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2 U.S. Code § 645 - Adjustments
(a) Adjustments
After the reporting of a bill or joint resolution or the offering of an amendment thereto or the submission of a conference report thereon, the chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives or the Senate may make appropriate budgetary adjustments of new budget authority and the outlays flowing therefrom in the same amount as required by section 901 (b) of this title.
(b) Application of adjustments
The adjustments made pursuant to subsection (a) of this section for legislation shall—
(c) Reporting revised suballocations
(d) Emergencies in the House of Representatives
(1) In the House of Representatives, if a reported bill or joint resolution, or amendment thereto or conference report thereon, contains a provision providing new budget authority and outlays or reducing revenue, and a designation of such provision as an emergency requirement pursuant to 901(b)(2)(A) [1] of this title, the chair of the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives shall not count the budgetary effects of such provision for purposes of this subchapter and subchapter II and the Rules of the House of Representatives.
(A) In the House of Representatives, if a reported bill or joint resolution, or amendment thereto or conference report thereon, contains a provision providing new budget authority and outlays or reducing revenue, and a designation of such provision as an emergency pursuant to paragraph (1), the chair of the Committee on the Budget shall not count the budgetary effects of such provision for purposes of this subchapter and subchapter II and the Rules of the House of Representatives.
(B) In the House of Representatives, a proposal to strike a designation under subparagraph (A) shall be excluded from an evaluation of budgetary effects for purposes of this subchapter and subchapter II and the Rules of the House of Representatives.
(e) Senate point of order against an emergency designation
(1) In general
When the Senate is considering a bill, resolution, amendment, motion, amendment between the Houses, or conference report, if a point of order is made by a Senator against an emergency designation in that measure, that provision making such a designation shall be stricken from the measure and may not be offered as an amendment from the floor.
(2) Supermajority waiver and appeals
(A) Waiver
Paragraph (1) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn.
(B) Appeals
Appeals in the Senate from the decisions of the Chair relating to any provision of this subsection shall be limited to 1 hour, to be equally divided between, and controlled by, the appellant and the manager of the bill or joint resolution, as the case may be. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under this subsection.
(3) Definition of an emergency designation
For purposes of paragraph (1), a provision shall be considered an emergency designation if it designates any item pursuant to section 901 (b)(2)(A)(i) of this title.
(4) Form of the point of order
(5) Conference reports
When the Senate is considering a conference report on, or an amendment between the Houses in relation to, a bill, upon a point of order being made by any Senator pursuant to this section, and such point of order being sustained, such material contained in such conference report shall be deemed stricken, and the Senate shall proceed to consider the question of whether the Senate shall recede from its amendment and concur with a further amendment, or concur in the House amendment with a further amendment, as the case may be, which further amendment shall consist of only that portion of the conference report or House amendment, as the case may be, not so stricken. Any such motion in the Senate shall be debatable. In any case in which such point of order is sustained against a conference report (or Senate amendment derived from such conference report by operation of this subsection), no further amendment shall be in order.
(f) Enforcement of discretionary spending caps
It shall not be in order in the House of Representatives or the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report that would cause the discretionary spending limits as set forth in section 901 of this title to be exceeded.
[1] So in original. Probably should be preceded by the word "section".
Source(Pub. L. 93–344, title III, § 314, as added Pub. L. 105–33, title X, § 10114(a),Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 688; amended Pub. L. 105–89, title II, § 201(b)(2),Nov. 19, 1997, 111 Stat. 2125; Pub. L. 112–25, title I, § 105(a),Aug. 2, 2011, 125 Stat. 246; Pub. L. 112–78, title V, § 511,Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1291.)
2011—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–25, § 105(a)(1), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which related to general adjustment provisions and described the matters to be adjusted.
Subsecs. (b) to (d). Pub. L. 112–25, § 105(a)(2), (3), added subsec. (d), redesignated former subsecs. (c) and (d) as (b) and (c), respectively, and struck out former subsec. (b) which related to amounts of adjustments.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 112–78, § 511(2), added subsec. (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).
Pub. L. 112–25, § 105(a)(2), (3), added subsec. (e) and struck out former subsec. (e) which defined "continuing disability reviews" and "new budget authority" as used in former subsec. (b)(2).
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 112–78, § 511(1), redesignatedsubsec. (e) as (f).
1997—Subsec. (b)(6). Pub. L. 105–89added par. (6).
Effective Date of 1997 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 105–89effective Nov. 19, 1997, except as otherwise provided, with delay permitted if State legislation is required, see section 501 ofPub. L. 105–89, set out as a note under section 622 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
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We will have Member Games soon.
We need it, desperately, so we can stop certain people who do nothing from spam attacking these topics. Or, put a limit on the topics.
Having these topics to post in them a couple times a day is fine, but when people go out and post pages upon pages back to back is wrong, and should be dealt with.
Better to have Member Games, IMO.
We will have Member Games soon.
Better hurry before The Donald Trump Fan Club President gets another 200 posts.
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After the member games forum is made there should be a post recount :lol:
or post reset
You wouldn't do that Genny
genny just wait until i have 199 posts before you hit reset.
no, you wouldnt really do that would you?
"If you enjoy what you do, you'll never work another day in your life."
My man confucius said it well :D
Why is my signature text blue I did not make it like that??
What about Regix? He is posting topics left and right.
He's posting "stuff", he has yet to post a single offtopic post. I'm gonna make him an admin.Originally posted by The Donald@Jan 4 2005, 03:28 PM
What about Regix? He is posting topics left and right.

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I am a proud pitbull owner of an 8 year old brindle pit whose name is Nightmare! (he's named this because as soon as he catches you falling asleep, he's got some things to tell you about that he forgot to mention while you were awake - so he cries in your face with his hands holding your head) this is my boy:
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|More Pre-K Slots for Watauga Schools
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With a boost in Federal funds, Watauga County Schools pre-kindergarten (pre-k) program will be able to serve 36 additional at-risk four year olds for the 2012-13 school year. An infusion of state funding was announced by Governor Bev Perdue last month, giving Watauga another $100,000.
In announcing the additional funding, the school release said that "this funding will not completely restore the cuts made to the WCS pre-k program at the start of this school year, but it will allow the addition of a class for 18 at-risk four year olds at Mabel and a class of nine at Bethel. It will also pay for increasing enrollment in the pre-k class at Valle Crucis School from nine to eighteen students." The additional NC Pre-K funding comes from $20 million that was originally budgeted for the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the funding transferred to the NC Pre-K program after it was determined that it would not be required for DHHS in the current fiscal year. The additional funds are expected to serve another 6,300 children statewide. But the money comes with some strings—that it can only be used to serve children with educational risk factors such as low household income, limited English proficiency, and learning disabilities. In past years, local school systems had some leeway to provide pre-k services for both at-risk and not at-risk children, but the release says the NC General Assembly removed that flexibility from the program. According to Watauga schools,the additional funding is already at work in the Valle Crucis pre-k classroom, with that classroom growing from nine to 15 students, soon to increase to its full enrollment of 18 students in January. The new classes at Bethel and Mabel serving a combined total of 27 students will also begin in January. Before that happens, school system personnel will have to identify the additional students to be served and complete the hiring of the additional personnel needed.
The additional students to be served will be identified in a two-step process. First, current pre-k students at Cove Creek School who live in the Bethel or Mabel district will be given the option to transfer to the new pre-k classroom at Bethel or Mabel. After any transfers are confirmed, school system officials will contact students already on pre-k waiting lists at Cove Creek, Bethel, and Mabel to fill any available spaces in their home school district. Parents of children on waiting lists will be contacted by the school system during December and do not need to initiate that contact.
The hiring process for pre-k personnel at Bethel and Mabel is already underway. "We expect to present our hiring recommendations to the Board of Education on December 10th and we plan to have the additional classes up and running on January 7th, the first day that students return to school after the winter holidays," said WCS Director of Elementary Education Tamara Stamey.
At the start of the current school year, the pre-k program in WCS had been cut back from nine classrooms serving a total of 162 children at eight schools to five classrooms serving a total of 90 children at four schools. The cutbacks resulted from continued funding reductions at the state level and new reductions from the regional Head Start office.
A pre-k class of nine children was added back at Valle Crucis School earlier this fall, before the recent addition to NC Pre-K funding was announced. With the additional funding recently approved by Governor Perdue, the WCS pre-k program now plans to serve a total of 135 children in eight classrooms at seven schools for 2012-13. The scope of the pre-k program for the 2013-14 school year is subject to budget decisions to be made next spring.
"I think everyone involved with education at any level hopes the General Assembly and Governor-elect Pat McCrory will increase funding for pre-k classes next year," said Stamey. "Expanding high-quality early childhood education is probably the single most valuable investment we can make to strengthen our educational system and increase student success."
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LONDON (AP) -- Novak Djokovic made his way back into the championship match at the ATP finals, beating Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 Sunday.
The 2008 champion was broken early in the second set, but he broke right back to 2-2 and then took Del Potro's serve again to take a 5-3 lead.
In the third, Djokovic won 12 of 13 points in a three-game stretch to lead 3-1. He broke again three games later.
In the other semifinal match at the O2 Arena, six-time champion Roger Federer will face Andy Murray. Federer beat Murray in the Wimbledon final to win his seventh title at the All England Club, but Murray bounced back to defeat Federer in the Olympic final on the same Centre Court grass.
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Online Banner and Text Ad Requirements and Recommendations
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A. Banner ad requirements
B. Banner ad recommendations
C. If you need to develop a banner ad image
A. Banner Ad Requirements
1. Dimensions:
B. Banner Ad Recommendations
You only have a split second or so to catch the viewers attention with your banner ad, everything about your banner ad should be done with need to capture the viewers attention easily and speedily. Although not required, High Country Radio recommends the following to increase the effectiveness of your banner ads:
1. Use a small number of easy-to-read words: You can make the text easier to read by providing: a) large letters, b) few words (maximum of about 10 words)
2. Add the following types of words into your banner:
* "Click here": Add words such as "click here," to clearly let the user know that it's a clickable banner ad.
* main services: Add a few words of text into the banner ad, which describe your services. That way users will be more inclined to click on the ad, since they will know what they are clicking through to.
* organization's name and logo: One of the main goals of a banner ad is for branding your organization. You would want to "brand" your organizations name and main services into the user's mind. This is a different function than clicking thru to your Web site. In fact, banner ads generate less click-thrus traffic than do IHR Description Listings. Consequently, you may want to clearly add your organizations name and logo into the banner.
* short, action-oriented statements: If you write a full sentence in your ad banner, then users will be forced to read the entire sentence in order to understand the meaning. This takes too long. Instead, create short statements that will hopefully capture their attention (as you might see in print ads), for example "national expert" or "Excellent success rates."
* Attention grabber: Feel free to pose an attention getting question in the banner ad, but try to keep it relatively objective.
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By KEN LARSONSun Advocate publisher
In my almost 30 years working for community newspapers I have met and worked with some incredible editors and publishers. This past weekend I attended the Utah Press Association convention.
The organization has served Utah since 1893, one of the oldest on going professional groups in the state. For many years I have tried to emulate and model older publishers and editors using them as examples of the kinds of men and women that I strive to become. I have to admit that I often feel that I fall short of their standards, insight and talents.
Each year at the UPA convention we honor an outstanding journalist who has paved the way in community journalism. This year Arthur C. Deck, who served as executive editor of the Salt Lake Tribune for over 30 years, ending a very successful tenure in 1981. He pushed his staff to produce good work and one example used was his incredible foresight in 1956 when two airliners collided over the Grand Canyon, killing all 128 people on board. Sensing what had happened even before authorities knew what had gone on, Deck dispatched a reporter and a photographer to northern Arizona and mobilized the newsroom to collect vital background information. The resulting coverage garnered the Tribune its greatest accolade since the publication began in 1871 - the Pulitzer Prize for deadline reporting.
Deck's career covered 53 years, through the Depression, World War II, the Cold War and detente with the world's two communist powers, the Soviet Union and China, both of which he visited as a leading figure in the American Society of Newspaper Editors.
Following his death, shortly after his retirement, the Tribune was quoted, "Art Deck implanted the essentials of quality newspapering on hundreds of young reporters, fledgling deskmen and even senior editors ... As a lifetime journalist, he steadfastly claimed and defended legitimate rights of a free people and press. In return for these cherished principals, he demanded consistent responsibility, even unusual restraint, on the part of his newspaper and expected the same of other media. That is Art Deck's valuable legacy."
I didn't know Art Deck, but I have had the fortunate opportunity to work side by side with people like Herb Watts, a Montana journalist for over 40 years; Amy Bedford, owner of the Pendleton East Oregonian, who still at 90 years old comes to work every day; people like Dwight Tracy, and Greg Stevens, all mentors who have shaped my career and kept me on track.
I was asked to introduce the former presidents of the UPA at the breakfast Saturday morning and Utah has an unusual high number of third and fourth generation news people. Laurie Wynn, outgoing president handed the gavel to Mark Fuellenbach and said that it seemed fitting that her great uncle, William Buys, had served as president of the UPA 100 years ago this year, and here she was, passing the gavel to another uncle. Names like Wallis, Ashby, Claybaugh, Taylor and Dunn are synonymous with Utah newspapers.
These men and women, as community journalists, means concentrating on providing local coverage, most of which have tones that are positive and supportive and others that strive to find community solutions.
I am inspired when I hear the persistence and integrity of great journalists. Today, more than ever, community newspapers have to connect with readers and advertisers, bringing relevance and value to better strategists, better marketers, more focused on our communities and in touch with the wants and needs of current and potential readers.
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Like good southern kids we were dressed to the ninesme in my blue blazer, khakis, and white oxfords, Tracy in her Easter dressand Mom, like all the proper matriarchs, with an Easter hat perched on her head that has a wingspan of at least 18 inches. No sooner had the crispy-fried beignets arrived than our holiday best was coated in a dusting of white powder, as it was our tradition to see who could blow the snowy confectioners' sugar off of the mountain of beignets and onto the other the quickest. After we'd made a complete mess of ourselves, we'd get down to business and devour our crispy-fried beignets, still hot from the fryer and so amazingly tender.
YIELD: Makes about 4 dozen beignets
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour plus extra for flouring work surface
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Peanut oil for frying
- Confectioners' sugar for serving, as much as you think you'll needthen double that!
Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until small bubbles form at the surface. Remove from the heat, add the buttermilk, and then pour into a stand mixer bowl. Whisk in the yeast and the sugar and set aside for 5 minutes. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix on low speed, using a dough hook, until the dry ingredients are moistened, 3 to 4 minutes. Increase the mixer speed to medium and continue mixing until the dough forms a loose ball and is still quite wet and tacky, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set the dough aside in a draft-free spot for 1 hour.
Pour enough peanut oil into a large pot to fill it to a depth of 3 inches and bring to a temperature of 375°F over medium heat (this will take about 20 minutes). Line a plate with paper towels and set aside.
Lightly flour your work surface and turn the dough out on it. Sprinkle the top of the dough with flour, gently press to flatten, fold it in half, and gently tuck the ends under to create a rough-shaped round. Dust again and roll the dough out into a ½-inch- to ¹/³ -inch-thick circle. Let the dough rest for 1 minute before using a chef's knife, a bench knife, or a pizza wheel to cut the dough into 1 1/2-inch squares (you should get about 48).
Gently stretch a beignet lengthwise and carefully drop it into the oil. Add a few beignets (don't overcrowd them, otherwise the oil will cool down and the beignets will soak up oil and be greasy) and fry until puffed and golden brown, turning them often with a slotted spoon, for 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the prepared plate to drain while you cook the rest. Serve while still warm, buried under a mound of confectioners' sugar, with hot coffee on the side.
Make ahead:
The beignet dough can be made up to 8 hours in advance of frying. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it with nonstick cooking spray. After cutting the dough, place the beignets on the paper and place another greased sheet of parchment paper, sprayed-side down, on top. Wrap the entire baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The beignets can be fried straight from the refrigerator.
Reprinted with permission from DamGoodSweet: Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth, New Orleans Style by David Guas and Raquel Pelzel, © November 2009 Taunton Press
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Nutritional Info
- Calories75
- Carbohydrates9 g (3%)
- Fat4 g (6%)
- Protein2 g (3%)
- Saturated Fat1 g (4%)
- Sodium42 mg (2%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Fiber0 g (1%)
- Monounsaturated Fat2 g
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Rangers record: 22-14-2
Lightning record: 22-11-5
The Rangers are riding a two-game winning streak since losing to the Lightning in a lengthy shootout at the Garden last Thursday. However, those wins came against two teams which have as many points combined as the Rangers have total, so these victories are nothing to gloat over. Furthermore, the defensive turnovers that plagued the Blueshirts against the Islanders Monday night continued to be an issue against the Devils two days later. Saturday, after another two-day break, the Rangers will face a still hot Lightning team in the hopes of opening up the New Year with a win.
The dangerous duo of Steven Stamkos and Martin St. Louis continues to dominate for the Lightning, scoring a combined forty-seven goals and accounting for nearly forty percent of the team's goal total. Stamkos has since been eclipsed for the league lead in goals by Sidney Crosby, but he is closing in once again after a tremendous four point night (2G, 2A) against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. Stamkos also became the sixth NHL player to reach one-hundred goals before his twenty-first birthday. Right winger Ryan Malone has been consistently putting up points on this line, and he now has twenty-one points in his last twenty-one games. Longtime Lightning defenseman Pavel Kubina scored the game winning goal for his second of the season and his fourth point in four games, after only tallying one point for the entire month of November. His goal placed him in the record books for the most goals by a Lightning defenseman.
Despite the Lightning's record breaking goal scorers and high position on the standings, the team still has a minus-two goal differential and is desperately in need of a solid goaltender. Dan Ellis, who constantly frustrated the Rangers through sixty-five minutes of play and eleven shootout rounds last Thursday, may face off against New York again on Saturday night. However, rookie goaltender Cedrick Desjardins turned in an impressive performance last night, turning aside twenty-seven shots to win his NHL debut.
The Rangers flew into sunny Florida today without key members on the roster; Ryan Callahan, Vinny Prospal, and Derek Boogaard are slowly but surely making their recoveries. The newest addition to the Rangers' IR is Erik Christensen, who is reportedly out 4-6 weeks with an MCL sprain, and will be sorely missed should the Lightning take the Rangers back to the shootout tomorrow. Dale Weise, who made a positive impression on Coach Tortorella the last time he played, was called up from Connecticut to replace Christensen. In practice today, Weise skated on a line with Chris Drury—who is still looking for his first goal this season—and Sean Avery.
The Rangers maintained a solid 41-30-8 record throughout the calendar year of 2010. Let's hope the Blueshirts can kick off 2011 the right way with a well-earned win in Tampa Bay!


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Earlier this week, 2011 Borger High School graduate J'Cee Pool signed a letter-of-intent to compete in track for Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
Prior to heading down to Austin to compete in the state track meet in early May, Pool was still uncertain about where she would have the opportunity to compete in the discus and/or the shot put at the colleigate level.
At the time, Pool said a couple of schools had talked to her, including West Texas A&M University, but none had officially made her an offer.
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After the success in Austin, Pool started to receive attention from several schools from around the country, including New Mexico St., Yale and Central Michigan.
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David Wilcox. . .Third round draft pick, 1964. . .Also drafted by Houston (AFL). . .Nicknamed "The Intimidator" for aggressive style of play. . . Considered by many to be finest outside linebacker of his era. . .Particularly effective at keeping tight ends from getting off line. . .Prided himself on not allowing opponents to block him. . .All-NFL five times, second-team All-NFL three other times. . . Named All-NFC three times. . .Elected to seven Pro Bowls. . . Born September 29, 1942, in Ontario, Oregon.
Dave Wilcox played collegiate football at Boise Junior College before transferring to Oregon for his final two campaigns. At Boise he earned junior college All-America honors. A guard on offense and an end on defense, Wilcox played in the Hula Bowl, Coaches' All-America Bowl, and the College All-Star game.
In 1964, he became the first defensive lineman in Hula Bowl history to earn outstanding lineman honors. In 1964, both the Houston Oilers of the young American Football League and the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League sought to sign the Oregon star. The Oilers drafted him in the 6th round (46th player overall) of the AFL draft, while the 49ers tapped him in the 3rd round (29th player overall) of the NFL draft.
The 6-3, 241-pound Wilcox opted to sign with the more established 49ers where he went on to star for 11 seasons. Converted to the outside linebacker position, Wilcox quickly established himself as one of the league's finest. Nicknamed "The Intimidator," he was ideally suited for the position, both mentally and physically. Known for his ability to disrupt plays, he was particularly tough on tight ends. He simply didn't let anybody off the line of scrimmage whether to block or get into a pass route. Always prepared, Wilcox was a true student of the game and worked to be "fundamentally correct."
He thrived on action and wanted it all directed his way. "What I do best," Wilcox once stated, "is not let people block me. I just hate to be blocked." Hall of Fame linebacker Joe Schmidt was impressed by his strength. "He gave us fits," he remarked. "The lead block had to really come out hard to take him out because he was so strong." Aided by his speed and long reach, he was also effective in pass coverage and managed to intercept 14 passes during his career.
Following each season, San Francisco would rate their players based upon their performance. The typical score for a linebacker was 750. Wilcox's score in 1973 was 1,306. That season the veteran linebacker recorded 104 solo tackles, four forced fumbles, and tackled opposing ball carriers for a loss 13 times. Durable, Wilcox missed only one game during his career due to injury. Five times he was named All-NFL (1967,1970, 1971, 1972, 1973) and three times All-NFC (1971, 1972, 1973). He was also selected to play in seven Pro Bowls.
Championship Games
1970 NFC – Dallas Cowboys 17, San Francisco 49ers 10
Wilcox started at left linebacker.
1971 NFC – Dallas Cowboys 14, San Francisco 49ers 3
Wilcox started at left linebacker. He recorded four tackles, five assists, two passes defensed, and one sack.
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1973 NFL Players Association's Linebacker of the Year
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She said it with a playful smirk on her face, Yeah, even after 10 years, we're still good! You can see it in their eyes. Even after 10 years, these two still have the hots for each other!! He makes her smile. She makes him feel confident. Its so apparent that these two fools are still completely in love.
Josephines story about her relationship with Audly is the cutest story ever. They met as young teenagers who both worked at a nursing home. Audly had his eye out for Josephine right off the bat; but she was young, shy and even a bit nervous. Eventually, nervous turned into calm, flirting turned into chatting, and chatting turned into really getting to know one another. And before they knew it, these two teenagers were in love! Teenagers turned adults, Josephine and Audly have been together through thick and thin, and now its time to tie the knot.
Its not easy, but you can do it! Its not easy to take the plunge, and start something on your own. Its not easy to leave a world of security and boundaries, and step into the unknown. And its certainly not easy to have faith in yourself. Faith that YOU are capable of achieving that which you had only dreamed about until today. I dont claim to have any answers. I DO know that theres no silver bullet, no magic pill. Just plain old blood, sweat and tears. Some days are hard, and others are harder. Nothing comes easy, but then again youre not in it because its easy. When all is said and done, I promise, if you just work your butt off, do good work and do right by others good things will come your way. Its not easy, but you can do it!
It was a high school romance that was meant to be. Masud had his eye out for Luna when she was merely 17 years old. And while as a young teenager, Luna couldnt bother to give Masud the time of day; years later she found herself realizing that she could no longer spend a day without him. Their love is still young and playful at heart. They share smiles, laughs and giggles that cant help but make you want to smile just as well. Congratulations Luna and Masud cant wait to be a part of your big day!
He called me many months ago When are you free in August?, he asked. Rachana and I want to do our annual photo session with you, but this time Im going to propose can you be there?. I was so excited to hear the great news, and was completely honored that Peter wanted me to be a part of the special day. Not only was Peter about to do one of the most nerve-wracking things that any man might do, but he wanted it documented. Now thats a good man!! Peter worked really hard for months and months, planning all aspects of the special day. ALL of their friends knew about it, and he had even planned for a post-proposal party back home.
A few days before the shoot, Peter called and asked Ok, so at what point during the shoot do you think I should pop the question?. I could sense the nerves and excitement in his voice. Well do it right off the bat, I said. This way you dont have to walk around for 45 minutes with a ring in your pocket, and with jittery nerves. Lets have a code phrase. Ill say Wow, this is such a GREAT spot, and thatll be your queue to pop the question. So lo and behold, on the morning of our shoot, were back on the Esplanade (same memorable location as last years shoot), and I get Rachana and Peter into position. The lighting looks good, the background looks good, my camera settings were right on and bam!! I said it, Wow, this is such a GREAT spot. I waited and waited a little more. I wasnt sure if Peter heard me, or if he was nervous or what.
Maybe I should have spoken louder, or clearer. Ok Ok it just took a few seconds for Peter to get into the zone. He then pulled Rachana close, whispered in her ear and then got down on one knee. I was so excited but of course had to remember to keep clicking away!! Rachana gasped!! She had NO idea this was coming. And while Rachana shrieked in excitement, I had a grin from ear to ear. Not only was I so incredibly happy for Rachana and Peter, but at that very moment I thought to myself This is MY JOB!! How cool is this?!! And its moments and days like this, when I think to myself, Im so lucky to have the coolest job in the world!!


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Colcannon Potatoes Recipe
- 2 pounds cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups water
- 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Crumbled cooked bacon and minced fresh parsley
- In a large saucepan, bring cabbage and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Keep cabbage warm.
- Place cooking liquid and potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough additional water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-17 minutes or until tender. Drain and keep warm.
- In a small saucepan, bring milk and onions to a boil; remove from the heat. In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Add milk mixture; beat until blended. Beat in the cabbage, salt and pepper. Drizzle with the melted butter, bacon and parsley. Yield: 12-16 servings.
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"Just made these for supper tonight. Cut the recipe in half, since there's just the 3 of us. But it was SOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOD! I'm sure the leftovers won't be in the frig long! Thanks! Hoping to make these for a family dinner some time, but till then, the 1/2 recipe will be fine for us!"
"Very good Recipe! Make sure your cabbage is shredded fine and drained really good or the potatoes are a bit runny. After a day of sitting in the fridge and reheated, they were perfect."


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Six Blue Demons Receive Senior Leadership Awards
June 12, 2012
CHICAGO – Six DePaul student-athletes took their place among the university's finest and were honored as Senior Leadership Award winners over the weekend.
Softball player Lynsey Ciezki, track & field athletes Melissa Fraser and Tim Nedow, tennis player Gia McKnight, women's basketball player Deanna Ortiz and golfer Ben Westley were recognized along with the outstanding student leaders from throughout the university's academic community.
"Aside from the leadership and motivation demonstrated by the top seniors in athletics, it's an honor for them to be recognized in front of the entire university community at graduation," said DePaul Director of Athletics Jean Lenti Ponsetto. "This is an outstanding milestone.
"It's significant that the university goes to the lengths it does to promote the contributions of these student-athletes and places their names in the graduation program booklet."
The six Blue Demons each had a lasting impact on the dynamics of their respective teams.
"You know an athletics program has arrived when younger student-athletes genuinely respect the upperclassmen and allow themselves to be guided by their peers as opposed to coaches having to tell them what to do," Lenti said. "On behalf of the coaches and staff, we are all grateful for how these six individuals demonstrated leadership on and off the field."
Whether it was in the athletic arena, in the class room or making a difference through community service, they did whatever was needed to motivate and inspire their teammates.
"This is our best of the best, senior student athletes who really stood out in so many ways," said Associate Athletic Director Kathryn Statz. "It's a tremendous accomplishment."
"Deanna's parents are accepted the award on her behalf while she is in the Czech Republic trying out for the Puerto Rico Olympic Team. Tim has an excellent chance to represent Canada in the Summer Olympics.
"These student-athletes clearly distinguished themselves and understood that the world is much bigger than the Athletic Center. This is the final stitch in the quilt of their collegiate journey."


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What makes Strop so hard to hit is the movement on his ball and his weird delivery. I think that as long as he chooses to stay with those mechanics he will always have control issues. Additionally what happened with him last year is that the league figured him out. Now it's up to Pedro to re-adjust.
Pedro is interesting, had he finished out the year the same way he started.... We may have pulled the trigger on a Jim Johnson trade and moved Pedro to closer. Since Pedro was so bad down the stretch, now Jim Johnson becomes more valuable to the Orioles.
How Pedro comes back this year I think is one of the biggest question marks for the team. An effective Pedro shortens the game and makes the Orioles a dangerous team.
On Matusz, if he can't make the team as a starter we know he can be effective in the bullpen. I don't see the need to have guys in their prime wasting away in AAA. No one cares how many wins the Norfolk Tides rack up. Just my two cents.


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19 U.S. Code § 3501 - Definitions
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The term "GATT 1947" means the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, dated October 30, 1947, annexed to the Final Act Adopted at the Conclusion of the Second Session of the Preparatory Committee of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Employment, as subsequently rectified, amended, or modified by the terms of legal instruments which have entered into force before the date of entry into force of the WTO Agreement.
(3) International Trade Commission
The term "International Trade Commission" means the United States International Trade Commission.
(4) Multilateral trade agreement
(5) Schedule XX
The term "Schedule XX" means Schedule XX—United States of America annexed to the Marrakesh Protocol to the GATT 1994.
(6) Trade Representative
The term "Trade Representative" means the United States Trade Representative.
(7) Uruguay Round Agreements
(8) World Trade Organization and WTO
The terms "World Trade Organization" and "WTO" mean the organization established pursuant to the WTO Agreement.
(9) WTO Agreement
The term "WTO Agreement" means the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization entered into on April 15, 1994.
Source(Pub. L. 103–465, § 2,Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4813.)
References in Text
This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 103–465, Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4809, known as the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, referred to in par. (2), is not set out in the Code. See Publication of Harmonized Tariff Schedule note set out under section 1202 of this title.
Short Title
Pub. L. 103–465, § 1(a),Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4809, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Uruguay Round Agreements Act'."
Uruguay Round Agreements: Entry Into Force
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Leadership Education and Student Activities
The Department of Leadership Education and Student Activities is here to help you navigate your student involvement and co-curricular experience at Fontbonne. Click the tabs below to assist you in finding the various ways to connect on campus. If you have an interest but do not see a student organization or opportunity that represents that area, stop by the Department of Leadership Education and Student Activities, located in the Dunham Student Activity Center on the second floor to find out more about involvement opportunities, how to begin a new organization on campus, or plan a student event or activity. This is Griffin Nation!
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The Department of Leadership Education and Student Activities is thoroughly committed to the development of the "whole" student and firmly believes in and supports involvement, where student's leadership skills, civic responsibility, social interests, and professionalism are enhanced. In addition, the office is committed to provide leadership opportunities in order that student leaders become global leaders to serve a world in need.


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– Elizabeth Andrew
USO volunteers represent a
unique team of dedicated individuals making a significant difference in the
lives of the troops and their families. Yet through their countless hours of
selfless service, their own lives have changed as well. But don't take our word
for it – take theirs. The following stories are just a taste of the hundreds of
personal experiences from our real life volunteers whose work is so vital in
helping the USO centers and services stay on track.
Location: USO, Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Recently retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Brian McHugh and his wife Fran have contributed nearly 400
hours since they first start volunteering in 2008 at the USO BWI. In addition
to often managing the tough overnight shift in the lounge, they also represent
the USO Metro at many off-site events, while Fran has secured over $1,000 in
donations for the Oktoberfest raffle.
"As the spouse of a retired military member, I've experienced the
challenges and stresses that military travel can bring first hand. I've
been supported and comforted by others who have manned the desk at the USO,
both at the BWI Airport Lounge and overseas. I like being able to apply
my military life experiences and my knowledge of the airport and the local
area to help reduce the stress that our visitors feel. And I'm thankful
for those volunteers who did the same for me!"
Fran McHugh
"While voluntarism isn't necessarily a requirement for
serving in the military, as one rises through the ranks, it is looked at with
admiration by your leaders. It is
funny, but I have continued on after my retirement without even thinking twice,
just because I love to lend a hand."
Brian McHugh
Location: USO Fort Carson
As the daughter of a soldier
who served his country for 20 years, Catherin C. Lammon spent her entire life
surrounded by troops and their families. She went on to serve in the Air Force
herself, also retiring after 20 years of service, and came to the USO by way of
her work through the booster club at Schriever Air Force Base. She now helps
out with several programs at the Fort Carson USO, and says her volunteering
experience has forever changed her life.
"In 1971, my father picked up a soldier carrying his life in a
duffel bag on his way home from Vietnam. He gave the man a little money and
took him to his house to finish his journey home. This act of kindness
influenced me and motivated me to do community service. I looked up to my
father a lot growing up. He was always volunteering or doing something in the
community. If it wasn't Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, it was fixing a hot meal for
the elderly. I grew up knowing there were less fortunate people in the world.
It is a tender heart that leads me to help where there is a need. There is a
passion inside of me that drives me to help others. There is always a need.
It's all about giving back to the troops who serve the greatest country in the
Catherin C. Lammon
Location: DC Metro USO, Washington, DC
As a former sergeant with the
U.S. Army, Richard Murphy offers the unique perspective of having once been on
the receiving end of USO services. He now helps out with numerous programs
through USO of Metropolitan Washington, including Mobile USO and Operation USO
Care Package, as well as Honor Flights.
"You asked
why I volunteer with the USO? The USO is the one place that our heroes
know they can go to for a cup of coffee, a handshake, a smile, some relaxation,
or to be entertained; all with no strings attached, regardless of rank,
regardless of branch of service or component, regardless of reason…all are
welcome. Considering what our heroes do for us, every day, I like being
on the team that they rely on, especially considering our reliance on
them. The USO takes care those who take care of us. Here's my basic
bottom line: I volunteer for other things, but I cannot NOT volunteer with
the USO. It's an honor and a privilege, and the USO allows me to give my
best to the one group of people who deserve that the most. I only regret
that I don't have more time to give."
Richard Murphy
Merrie Ellen O'Donnell has
volunteered with the USO for two years, offering up her time and services for
various programs at the Fort Carson location, including holiday events,
barbeques and the rodeo.
"This past year on Christmas Eve, we were planning on having family
dinner at home and instead we made more food, brought it into the USO, and
had a family dinner with all the troops (who) were away from their
families for the holidays. Word spread and we ended up having quite a few
troops come in and share the special evening with us. It was truly their home
away from home. I remember one young soldier saying how long it had been since
he had such delicious homemade food. They were all so appreciative and some
even said they didn't miss their family as much as they would have,
because we were here to spend it with them. I am proud to be a USO
Merrie Ellen O'Donnell
Beverly McKee became a member of
the USO volunteering family just over the past year and among other
contributions, she lends her computer expertise to help maintain the website
for the center.
"Volunteering at the USO means the world to me. If I can help one
person or put a smile on just one person's face, it's all worth it. No matter
how bad my day or my problems, the USO makes it all disappear and my heart
is filled with joy. Once I was at the shopette on post waiting in line when an injured
soldier turned around and looked at me and said, 'Wow, you're with the USO?' I
replied, 'Yes sir, I am!' He shook my hand and said, 'Thank you so much for
what you guys do!' I said, 'No, thank you for all you do and putting your life
on the line for our freedom.' He went on to tell me how the USO had been there
for his family in a true time of need. I reached out to shake his hand again
and he pulled me in for a hug. Right then I knew the USO was the right
place for me. I feel like it's like a calling for me to be here
to support our troops."
Beverly McKee
Location: USO Kaiserslautern and USO Europe
Married for 29 years
this April, Ken and Andy Henderson have become a part of the USO family through
their volunteering at centers in both Kaiserslautern and Europe. As a former
Tech Controller for the Air Force, Ken was very familiar with the USO services
and mission, and the couple now helps facilitate many of the same events and
programs he enjoyed while on active duty, including Case Lot Sales, Thanks for
Thanksgiving, Halloween with AFN, Warrior Center barbeques, Single Solider
Night, Baumholder Christmas Tree Lighting and more.
"We want to support our community. Why sit around at home when
you can be helping someone through volunteering? We believe in the USO
and we know the goodwill and comfort that they render. Why wouldn't we
want to be a part of that? It is simply the right thing to do. We
enjoy it. Volunteering becomes a second part of life. Helping the USO
is fun. You get something out if it every time."
Ken and Andy Henderson
We would love to hear from you.
USO P.O. Box 96860 Washington, DC 20077-7677 Phone: 1-888-484-3876
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Red started 3 Shades of Blue towards the end of the 2006-07 season, as the fans were hoping to get lucky in the lottery and select Greg Oden or Kevin Durant. (We all know how that played out.) He wanted Grizzlies' fans to have a source of information and commentary equal to what other teams' fans had with the various blogs out there. So began a wild ride that continues even now. From a fan in the cheap seats to an ESPN-sponsored journalist to the proud editor of the best Memphis Grizzlies blog out there.