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Source: First Things By Wesley J. Smith Secularist threats against religious liberty are spreading like a stain. Thus, I was attracted immediately to Bruce Abramson's Mosaic column, How Jews Can Help Christians Live as a Creative Minority. Abramson warns Christians that the space to practice their faith in the way they live is shrinking. Tell me something I don't know, I thought. … [Read more...]
Wesley J. Smith: Will Progressives Require Doctors to Kill?
Wesley J. Smith: Obamacare Lives
Source: National Review Online | Wesley J. Smith The people of the United States ensured an Obamacare future by apparently reelecting President Obama and maintaining a Democratic Senate. Here are the immediate consequences: 1. The IPAB will go into effect: As I have written, IPAB is the cornerstone of a planned bureaucratic state. The only way now to thwart that is pure obstructionism. First, … [Read more...]
Wesley J. Smith: Freedom of Worship's Assault on Freedom of Religion
- From the essay: Freedom of religion means the right to live according to one's own faith, that is, to "manifest" our religion or belief in practice, both "in public or private," without interference from the state. Strident secularism is on the march and freedom of religion is the target, with secularist warriors attempting to drive religious practice behind … [Read more...]
Obamacare Ruling Reflects Technocratic Imperative
Why is anyone surprised? Obamacare was never going to be overturned. Not that it is constitutional, as the Constitution was originally conceived. It surely isn't. But that Constitution has been terminally ill for a long time. Now it is dead. Why would the Supreme Court's conservative chief justice rewrite the individual mandate's penalty to be a tax, when the law's authors unequivocally stated it … [Read more...]
Wesley J. Smith: A Dark Mirror on Society
Source: The Corner The death of Jack Kevorkian by natural causes has a certain irony, but it is not surprising. His driving motive was always obsession with death. Indeed, as he described in his book Prescription Medicide, Kevorkian's overriding purpose in his assisted-suicide campaign was pure quackery, e.g., to obtain a societal license to engage in what he called … [Read more...]
Wesley J. Smith: Of Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Politics, and the Rule of Law
Source: First Things The Center for Bioethics and Culture asked me to expand upon comments I have made here noting that the politics of ESCR seem to have the power to supersede the rule of law. Not being the shy and retiring type, I immediately agreed. The result is now out. From "Embryonic Stem Cell Research Versus the Rule of Law:" First, let's consider an … [Read more...]
Fr. George Calciu: First Century Christian in the Twentieth Century
Wesley J. Smith is a frequent commentator on the AOI Observer. Source: First Things | Wesley J. Smith Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. I had no idea. To be more precise, before I converted to Eastern Orthodoxy, I knew that the Orthodox Church had been harshly suppressed by the communists, but I had no idea … [Read more...]
Wesley J. Smith: The Disturbing Rehabilitation of Dr. Kevorkian
By Wesley J. Smith | Source: The Corner When Jack Kevorkian came to the nation's attention in the 1990s, reporters at first depicted him — correctly — as a macabre and megalomaniacal promoter of death. But he was remade into a popular icon, becoming a pet guest on 60 Minutes, treated to uncharacteristically softball interviews by Mike Wallace and fawned over by Andy Rooney, and … [Read more...]
Medicare Counseling Reg Not a Death Panel: But Health Care Rationing a Clear and Present Danger
Much is being made throughout the blogosphere and on talk radio about the new Medicare regulation that compensates physicians for discussing end of life options with their patients. As I said yesterday over at The Corner, these are not "death panels." … [Read more...]
Wesley J. Smith: Peter Singer Says Full Moral Status Not Earned by Babies "Until After 2 Years"
Dostoevsky: When men stop believing in God, they will believe anything. I was alerted by Nat Hentoff about an assertion made by Peter Singer–as reported in the Catholic Eye–at a Princeton conference around the abortion question, in which he claims that human beings don't possess full moral status until after the age of two. I checked it out for myself. Yup. From my transcription of … [Read more...]
Bioethicist Teaches Doctor to "Think Bioethically"
Over at Second Hand Smoke, a secret camera filmed a conversation between a bioethicist and a doctor about how "thinking bioethically" means it is okay to kill babies. … [Read more...]
Some thoughts on the Wesley J. Smith lecture at St. Tikhon's Seminary
I listened to Wesley J. Smith's lecture a few days ago and have been thinking about it ever since (listen to it here). Some thoughts in no particular order: 1. It is very good that St. Tikhon's invited Smith to speak for several reasons. First it introduces the seminarians to the concrete questions debated in the larger culture and thus the hospitals, nursing homes, and hospices where end of … [Read more...]


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Yummy noodles! You would think I would be sick of noodles as my Father actually has worked in pasta factory all my Life and we get tons of pasta and had it at just about every meal, but I love it to this day. Especially Fried Noodles – Oh so Yummy! I could make this every meal and I, nor my Family would complain.
They get excited every time I make these.
Make your egg noodles (you can use any noodle pretty much) as usual, then drain.
In pan, put in 1/4 cup of olive oil then add your noodles.
You can use any seasonings you like, but I use Garlic Garlic (from Tastefully Simple) and a little pepper. I then sprinkle about 1/2-3/4 cup bread crumbs on and stir. I also like to add crushed fried onions in my mixture. Fry for a good ten minutes and serve.
Note: If you don't have bread crumbs, which I sometimes don't – just take slices of bread and break it into small pieces and put in your mixture. This works just as well!
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Open these pages and you can practically hear these savage night creatures howling at the moon! But how did a belief in werewolves originate? What ancient tales fed the superstition—and how do modern books and films depict this human/wolf hybrid? Do contemporary eyewitnesses to their activity exist? Nigel Suckling, a well-known author in the world of myth and fantasy, provides a fascinating introduction, with such features as "ways to recognize a werewolf" and "common causes of becoming one."
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This book was an extremely informative book, as far as literature on mythological creatures go. It is a compilation of quotes, tales and truths(?) about werewolves and it's written in a throw-back way that makes it seem as if you're about to be tossed into a Grimms fairytale. Read full review


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Pat Tyson takes over South track and field
Former Oregon runner Pat Tyson, who ran a powerhouse prep track and field program at Mead High School in Spokane, has been named new track and field coach at South Eugene.
Tyson replaces Jeff Hess, who resigned after last season but remains South's cross country coach and will also coach distance runners in track and field.
Tyson started his coaching career at Shorecrest High School in Seattle before moving on to Mead, where he coached track and cross country for two decades. His teams compiled a 132-6 record in dual meets and his distance runners had a combined 26 individual state titles in track and cross country. He won 12 team cross country titles with Mead.
Tyson, who helped Oregon win the 1971 NCAA cross country championship, returned to his alma mater in 2005 as an interim distance coach and went on to coach cross country at Kentucky last season.
Tyson was a student-teacher at Spencer Butte Middle School in 1973, a time when South Eugene coach Harry Johnson was leading the Axemen to seven straight state boys track and field titles from 1971-77.
"When South called and I walked the halls, I heard some of the voices of the past," Tyson said. "I've had calls from kids that graduated from South Eugene and they said they were excited and really wanted me there. I love the Ducks, and even though I won't be wearing Oregon colors, I'm going to be there connecting with the community that has such a great thing going on with the Olympic Trials."
Steve Mims covers Oregon football, men's basketball and baseball for The Register-Guard. He has been a sportswriter at the paper since 1999 and covered high school sports while also reporting on Oregon football in the Rose Bowl and Fiesta Bowl as well as men's basketball during their Elite 8 run in 2007 and trip to the Sweet 16 in 2013.


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The Perkins Brothers headline a fundraiser concert Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Historic State Theater in Elizabethtown.
The brothers, who hail from Ball Hollow in LaRue County, present musical tributes to Elvis, Meatloaf, Dean Martin, Johnny Cash, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr. and Sr.
They've hosted several successful, sell-out concerts for the Elizabethtown theater.
A free concert by Edgewood offers a chance for you to enjoy music under the stars at Creekfront on this Saturday night. The concert starts at 8 p.m. Bring blankets or chairs. Edgewood most recently was a headliner on 4th Street Live's Hot Country Nights in Louisville and has lots of fans. We hope you'll join them.
There is no other single food or beverage that promotes weight gain as much as sugary drinks do. Drinking one can of soda a day can add up to 10 extra pounds a year. The link between sweetened beverage intake and obesity is undeniable. People who drink more soda, take in more calories and are heavier. Cutting back on sweet drinks and drinking more water is one of the easiest ways to lose weight.
The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Building is still under renovation and closed to the public, park officials say.
The building, which houses the traditional birthplace cabin, was first closed in September 2009 to solve mold problems and issues with the heating and air system.
In May, park officials were hoping to be finished with the renovation project by the end of this month. Workers now are unsure when the repairs will be finished.
Trail Ride for Christ At Mammoth Cave
The annual Trail Ride for Christ will be held Aug. 14-15 at Double J Stables and Horseman's Camp at Mammoth Cave. The trail ride begins at 1 p.m. (all times CDT). Bring a horse or pay to ride on one of the guided tours at the stables. A free evening meal will be at 4 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Special music and testimony are at 5 p.m. with a message by the Rev. Billy Curle at 6 p.m.
The annual Trail Ride for Christ will be held Aug. 14-15 at Double J Stables and Horseman's Camp at Mammoth Cave. For the past six years, the event has drawn more than 80 people. Many come to enjoy the evening of food, music and the message.
There was a lot of white clover almost everywhere this year (at least before the dry spell). Many pasture fields and lawns had extensive white clover where little or none was seeded. The excess clover in pastures has raised concerns about bloat and some farmers experienced cattle death losses due to bloat.
So what factors have contributed to the abundance of clover?
The LaRue County Farmers Market will have a corn grill 2-5:30 p.m. Friday, July 30. The market is at the Extension Service's parking lot on Old E'town Road.
To keep the best quality in taste and appearance in fresh vegetables when you freeze them, take the time to blanch them in boiling water. Blanching (scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short time) is a must for almost all vegetables to be frozen. It stops enzyme actions which can cause loss of flavor, color and texture. Quickly cool vegetables after blanching by plunging them into ice water.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's Project Salute is visiting Louisville in partnership with the Legal Aid Society to develope a program to recruit and train volunteer attorneys to help veterans. Project Salute will be at the Legal Aid Society at 416 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 9-10. Project Salute students and faculty will provide individual consultations for veterans with VA benefit appeals.
Celebrity chefs say people eat with their eyes first. It may be true, but most of us use our senses of smell and taste to satisfy hunger.
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The Men's Basketball Division 1 NCAA Tournament is a time of great excitement for many across the country, but this year, some may be excited for a different reason. American businessman Warren Buffett is offering $1 billion for anyone who fills out a perfect tournament bracket. The offer was put out to everyone, but after just one weekend of tournament play, everyone had reportedly been … [Read more...]
The quest for a perfect bracket and $1 billion
Men's basketball heading to national tournament
Central College's men's basketball team clinched the conference title this past weekend over Luther College and is headed off to the first round of the NCAA Division III national tournament. "It's great to see all the hard work that our players put in and to see it finally pay off," said head men's basketball coach Craig Douma. "Our guys are hungry for more, and they are excited to go to the … [Read more...]
Men's basketball looks to finish season with slam dunk
With the season coming to an end, the Central College men's basketball team hopes to put a cherry on top of their already successful year. "Things have gone great this year," said head coach Craig Douma. With a record of 15-6, the team is in a good place for their upcoming conference tournament. Coach Douma, who is only in his second year as head basketball coach, is really enjoying watching … [Read more...]
Central men give Drake a run for their money
Unlike any of Central's usual basketball games, the team went up against Drake University for an exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 3. Drake paid Central to play them, which resulted in both teams benefiting from the experience. Exhibition games allow Division I teams to get game practice without a large threat of losing, while the smaller teams are benefited by playing tough competition and … [Read more...]
Men's Basketball: New season, new coach, new philosophy
With the 2012-2013 basketball season underway, Central College Coach Craig Douma said that his men's team will rely on a new style of play this year. Central has a strong basketball tradition, and Douma hopes to keep that tradition going with a well-respected and tough basketball team this season. "I'm really excited about this opportunity," Douma said. "We want to make Central alumni, staff … [Read more...]
Central men reverse outcome with Simpson
Central went into the night tied with Simpson for fifth in the conference with an 8-6 record. The last meeting did not hold well for the Dutch, but this game went a little different. The hot shooting from warm-ups continued in the opening minutes of the game. Senior guard, Demarco Turner, drained a deep three-pointer to put the Dutch up 5-1 in the opening minutes. Senior forward, Chris … [Read more...]


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This kind of raw energy only comes to town once a year, so shift into high gear and get revved up for the fast-paced excitement of 2012 NASCAR Weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from March 9 - 11.
Life in the fast lane, Vegas-style, includes the Stratosphere Pole Day, the Sam's Town 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race and the Kobalt Tools 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.
Special weekend packages are available where you'll enjoy the finest view of the competition as it unfolds on the 20-degree banking. The Dale Earnhardt Terrace and Richard Petty Terrace feature wide, flip-down seats with cup holders and a private concourse with restrooms, concessions and elevator access.
The main grandstand offers seating along the front stretch with terrific views of all the pit road and racing action. Seats in sections 1, 2 and 3 are benches with back support, and they provide easy access to concessions and restrooms.
No trip to the speedway would be complete without checking out the Neon Garage. You'll have unprecedented access to NASCAR's stars and teams, enjoy specialty concessions and be part of the winner's circle celebration. Neon Garage access also allows you in the pit area on Friday, Saturday and during prerace on Sunday.
In Vegas, you can do more than just watch the action - you can be a part of it. At the speedway complex, you can drive or ride along in a 600-horsepower NASCAR-style stock car at the Richard Petty Driving Experience. You and your heart will be racing like never before.
Make Las Vegas the ultimate pit stop when NASCAR comes to town March 9 - 11!
The excitement of IndyCar racing is back in Las Vegas, and the stakes have never been higher. Catch the season finale of the IndyCar series during IZOD IndyCar Weekend Oct. 14 - 16 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway!
The action will be fast and furious, beginning with the Smith's 350 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, continuing with the first Firestone Indy Lights Series race and concluding with the IZOD IndyCar series finale - all at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Make your plans now for the Oct. 14 practice and qualifying sessions, as well as the exciting Truck Series race on Oct. 15 and the IndyCar race on Oct. 16. Certain ticket packages include access to the Neon Garage, a must-see for racing fans.
The IZOD IndyCar Series World Championship will feature the sport's top racers vying to become IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Lights champions, so start your engine and get ready for the green flag to drop in Vegas!
After the race, celebrate the victory with an evening in downtown Vegas. Check out the brand new Plaza Hotel - a vintage hotel on Fremont Street that has been remodeled from top to bottom. Score a big win a room overlooking the promenade and the millions of lights of VivaVision.
As you might expect with the Electronic Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Vegas this weekend -- top DJs and producers are all the rave. Here's a look at who you can see and where:
The EDC is an all-night event, but you still need something to do during the day, so check out the official EDC Weekend pool parties with Boyz Noise on Saturday at Aria's Liquid Pool Lounge and Avicii at Marquee at Cosmopolitan on Sunday. And for those who really want to cap off an amazing weekend, hit the official EDC After Party with Laidback Luke at XS at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas on Monday night.
There's also plenty to do in between all around town. Steve Aoki, Sidney Samson, Calvin Harris and Afrojack are part of the DJ Magazine 20-year anniversary weekend parties at Surrender and Encore Beach Club. On Friday night, Samantha Ronson provides the sound at Chateau at Paris Las Vegas, Armand Van Helden is on the turntables at Gallery inside Planet Hollywood, Twista performs at 1OAK at The Mirage and Alexandra Richards spins at The Bank at Bellagio. DJ Chuckie is also celebrating his birthday with a performance at Marquee.
Jay Sean is at Pure inside Caesars Palace Friday for a live performance, and Gavin DeGraw is at Red Rock Resort for an outdoor show. You can also party the night away with Solange Knowles as she celebrates her birthday at Lavo at The Palazzo.
You can also pump your fists all day as DJ Pauly D launches his residency at Ditch Fridays at the Palms pool and later that evening at Rain for Clash Fridays. He'll also be at Moon on Saturday night.
Benny Banassi is the special guest DJ at TAO Beach on Saturday for Lo Bosworth hosting her sister's bachelorette weekend, and over at Bare pool at The Mirage DJ Erra is doing a live set. Martin Solveig is at MGM Grand's Wet Republic and Yolanda Be Cool is at Encore Beach Club.
The celebrities come out on Saturday night as Nicki Minaj heads to the Gallery, Taio Cruz performs at Chateau, Nicole Scherzinger of Pussycat Dolls fame celebrates her birthday at Tao at the Venetian and Shaq holds his retirement party at Moon.
Seize the summer like never before. The party is on all over Vegas this weekend!
Note: This is the fourth in a series of blogs leading up to the Miss USA 2011 competition on June 19 at Planet Hollywood. In this entry, we're highlighting contestants from Southern states, and slowly worked our way up the East Coast a bit.
The contestants for Miss USA are used to answering questions, so we threw some Vegas-related Qs their way. Here are some selected answers:
Q: What are you most excited about seeing and doing in Las Vegas?
A: I'm most excited about the amazing shopping.
Q: If you had to pick five things to pack in your suitcase for a trip to Vegas, what would they be?
A: Swimsuit, oversized sunglasses, my favorite dress, skinny jeans and a sparkly top.
Q: What's the best advice you can give to a first-timer in Las Vegas?
A: You can sleep when you get home!
Q: Where do you love to shop in Vegas?
A: The Shoppes at The Palazzo.
Q: What's the best pool in Vegas?
A: Tao Beach.
Q: What's the one thing in Vegas you can't miss?
A: The scenery. I suggest taking a few laps on the Las Vegas Strip to see the people, the buildings and lights at night.
Q: Who would be your dream date in Vegas?
A: Brad Pitt and George Clooney ... and with the rest of the Ocean's Eleven cast!
Q: What's the most unique experience you've had in LasVegas?
A: In 2004, my mom came to Las Vegas to get married by Elvis. I arranged all the wedding events and we had dinner at the Top of the World in the Stratosphere.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Las Vegas?
A: My favorite restaurant is American Fish in ARIA. I love eating seafood, and with Michael Mina restaurants, you can never go wrong.
Q: What's the first thing you want to do when you get off the plane in Vegas?
A: I want to watch the Bellagio's water show!
Q: What's the one thing in Las Vegas you can't miss?
A: The Luxor, especially if you admire Egyptian culture.
Q: What's the best advice you can give to a first-timer in Las Vegas?
A: Pace yourself, stay hydrated, and bring plenty of sunscreen.
Q: Who's your favorite Vegas icon?
A: Frank Sinatra is a classic Vegas icon. I absolutely love the era that he represents.
Q: Who would be your dream date for a night out in Vegas?
A: Paul Walker! Fast cars, big blue eyes, and an awesome smile ... who could ask for more?
Q: If you could live at any Las Vegas resort, which one would you choose?
A: The amenities at ARIA seem phenomenal; I could definitely see myself living there!
Q: What is the first thing you want to do when you get off the plane in Vegas?
A: It's a long flight from Virginia, so after I stretch my legs I want to see the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign!
Q: What might you wear in Vegas that you wouldn't wear back home?
A: I have in mind a 1950s showgirl costume, with lots of sparkle and glitz, and a feathered headdress 4 feet tall. Pretty sure that outfit would not be Richmond, Va., appropriate!
Q: What would be your dream date for a night out in Vegas?
A: First, I would want to go to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and race a Lamborghini. Then, to celebrate my victory over my date, I would like to enjoy a nice dinner at a restaurant with outdoor seating. Then, to finish off the evening, I would find the highest point that I can go to, possibly at the top of the Eiffel Tower restaurant, and enjoy my view of the bustling nightlife.
Q: What is the first thing you want to do want to do when you get off the plane in Vegas?
A: Visit one of the amazing spas so I can relax before the competition starts. The locals tell me I should try the Encore spa.
Q: If you had only one night in Vegas, which nightclub would you choose?
A: XS at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, I always have a great time there.
Q: What's the best advice you can give to a first-timer in Las Vegas?
A: Meet new people, ask the locals for advice and do as much as you can. There is something for EVERYONE in Vegas.
Q: What are you most excited about seeing and doing in Las Vegas?
A: The Vegas Strip and all of the lights. I can't wait!
Q: What might you wear in Vegas that you wouldn't wear back home?
A: That fully sequined mini dress that has been sitting in my closet since I bought it.
Q: What are your must-see shows in Vegas?
A: Peepshow. I love Holly Madison.
All Miss USA contestants surveyed are over 21 years of age.
Images courtesy of Miss Universe Organization
Three nights, all night. Beats pumping from dusk till dawn.
The Electric Daisy Carnival is making its debut in Las Vegas from June 24-26 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and some of the heavyweights from the electronic music world are leading the Electric charge.
It all starts on June 24 with the incomparable Tiesto. This spinmaster's credits include a Grammy nomination, numerous MTV awards, and continuously sold out shows around the globe, including his monthly residency at the Hard Rock Hotel.
Multi-platinum artist/producer David Guetta is at the controls on June 25. He's worked alongside Rihanna, Black Eyed Peas, and Madonna, and Guetta's signature sound will have fans dancing the night away.
On the festival's closing night, June 26, the Swedish House Mafia is the featured headliner. SHM is a combination of three of the top talents in the DJ industry -- Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso and Axwell.
For more information and to buy tickets to this landmark event, visit their website.
In this week's Vegas Minute, which is also available on our official YouTube channel, get ready for some thrills! First, submerge yourself at The Shark Reef inside Mandalay Bay. Then, it's a long way down from Skyjump at the Stratosphere. You can also take in the NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand. Plan your trip at http://www.lasvegas.com Vegas Minute produced by http://www.vegas.com
Las Vegas is the ultimate playground for adults. It's not just about the A-list shows, award-winning restaurants, and celebrity-magnet nightclubs, its about being free to be yourself for the weekend, and sometimes that means getting a little dirty.
Beginning early April, there will be a new playground in town and it's all about being a kid again at the "Dig This - Heavy Equipment Playground." Within minutes, under the careful direction of experienced instructors, you will be operating a Caterpillar bulldozer or excavator through a rugged activities course. Move mountains of dirt, stack monster rocks, and dig huge holes, but most important, relive your childhood dreams!
If speed is on your list, then kick up the dirt at Sun Buggy Las Vegas. With various tours for all skill levels, there's a track for everyone. The Vegas Dunes Tour allows beginners to experience the magic of driving on the sand dunes a chance to take the wheel and see what it's all about. But for real dirt enthusiasts, the Vegas Mini Baja Chase is a chance to drive like your life depends on it!' It's a wild desert chase on 15,000 acres with the Las Vegas Strip in view from the tops of the dunes.
American Adventure Off-Road Tours offers two-wheeled and ATV adventures throughout the Southern Nevada landscape. Near Primm Valley, beginners can enjoy the outdoor terrain with guided tours, and experience riders can run professional single-track race tracks with stops at the Historic Cabin and Buffalo Bill's Resort. The RZR track takes you on the path of the old Mint 400 Race offering a one-of-a-kind professional experience.
For the explorer in you, head down to the Eldorado Canyon Mine Tour in Southern Clark County. This unique experience is located at the Historical Techatticup Mine - the oldest, richest and most famous gold mine in Nevada. Enjoy exploring deep caverns in the historical mining tours or paddle a kayak at the scenic blue water cove trips on the Colorado River. Bring your camera and take photos in the exact spot where famous photographers once captured this spectacular location!
When your day of adventure is over, relish in your new found abilities, or admire the talent of the true professionals. The Monster Energy Supercross Finals at Sam Boyd Stadium showcases the best riders in the country May 7th. And the Las Vegas Motor Speedway has ongoing events at their dirt track featuring top car and truck races throughout the year.
Getting down and dirty can be a lot of fun in Vegas - but you first have to get here. Plan your trip today using our online booking tool and start your adventure!
The top racers from NASCAR made their annual end-of-season pit stop in Las Vegas for NASCAR Champions Week, which includes the NASCAR Awards show, a parade, a victory lap on the Strip and numerous appearances throughout town.
Check out five-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson doing a classic burnout last week, one of eight videos you'll find online on our Facebook page, including Johnson receiving a key to the city from Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, the victory lap on the Strip and much more:
We've also got lots of red carpet photos online from the NASCAR Awards show, which capped an amazing weekend of events.
And it's never too early to get revved up and make plans to watch the stars in action during 2011 NASCAR Weekend, March 4-6 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.


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With only a day left in their Kickstarter campaign, just short of 300 people have backed a super hero comic for LGBT youth. Comic creators Scuttlebutt Ink have raised $14,500 of their $9,000 goal to bring the first volume of their ultra-colorful Mahou Shounen FIGHT! to the comics market.
After meeting their initial goal, the creators set new goal of $17,000 to create plush toys of the comic's 'cute animal mascot'. Which is a scar-faced magical cat, infused with all the knowledge of the universe and a projector in his eyeball to send messages to the boys from their spirit world overlords. (Spoiler alert!)
"This is going to be a huge leg up for our business and for our chances in the comics industry," said JD, penciller and inker of the home-grown comic made by the couple of 10 years. "This is the culmination of more than four years of work and we're so grateful for the readers who have supported us along the way."
The comic, Mahou Shounen FIGHT! (translated: Magical Boy FIGHT!) is a tongue-in-cheek but loving homage to the 'magical girl' genre of Japanese comics (think Sailor Moon) united with a personal mission. Dusty and JD together have written a comic full of characters with whom queer and genderqueer readers can identify, wrapped up in a fun, genre story appropriate for young teens.
"When we were queer kids, this is the comic we wanted to read, that we wanted to see ourselves in. And we also believe that now is a better time than ever to embrace and promote this idea that comics starring LGBT+ characters don't have to be niche. Anyone can enjoy them regardless of personal identity," says Dusty, colorist and typesetter. In addition to representing and embracing a wide range of sexual identities and gender expression, Mahou Shounen FIGHT! makes a conscious effort to reflect real world diversity in terms of nationality, ethnicity and culture.
"While a lot could go wrong by combining both the silly and comedic parody genre, with the serious and heartwarming "there was none of this when I was younger, so I'm making it" level of diversity, everything seems to fit together like clockwork," writes Harry Bentley of Sexy + Geeky. "The funny moments all work and the serious moments can be pretty bone-chilling."
The Mahou Shounen FIGHT! Kickstarter will end August 16 10:00 PM PST and the first volume, titled "Wake Up" will ship to readers in Spring 2014.
You can find more info about Mahou Shounen Fight! at mahoushounenfight.com.
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Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa dressed up as 14 celebrities on "Live With Regis and Kelly's" Halloween show, wearing seven costumes apiece.
They opened the show as Sarah Palin and Joe Biden, with Ripa doing her best Tina-Fey-does-Sarah-Palin impression.
Ripa and Philbin also played Miley Cyrus and her dad Billy Ray, which led to a Hannah Montana music video, with Ripa playing Hannah and Philbin, Kevin Jonas. Executive producer Michael Gelman and show executive Art Moore were the other two Jonas brothers.
As celebrity chefs, Philbin played Gordon Ramsey, screaming "Get out of my kitchen!" and Ripa spoofed Paula Dean's love of butter by taking a bite out of a stick of butter between two
doughnuts. Through a bit of TV magic, they also played Emeril Lagasse and Nigella Lawson at the same time.
Ripa walked the balance beam as Olympic gold medal-winner Shawn Johnson with Philbin by her side as her coach Bela Karolyi.
They finished the show as Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn of "Project Runway," judging a viewer Halloween costume contest. The winners were two women whose costume was a roller coaster ride. They won $20,000.
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- For marinade, combine vinegar, oil, thyme or oregano, garlic and pepper in a food-safe plastic bag. Add steak to bag and turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
- Toss tomatoes, zucchini and yellow squash with oil. Make an aluminum foil boat to contain tomatoes. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade.
- Preheat your grill and place steak over medium direct heat. Arrange vegetables around steak. Grill steak, uncovered, 8–9 minutes for medium doneness, turning occasionally. Grill vegetables 6 –10 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally.
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Producer prices advance in September
October 14, 2003
The Producer Price Index for Finished Goods gained 0.3 percent in September, seasonally adjusted. This increase followed a 0.4-percent advance in August and a 0.1-percent rise in July.
Most of the September increase in the index for finished goods was due to prices for finished consumer foods, which rose 1.2 percent compared with a 0.7-percent increase in August. The finished energy goods index inched up 0.1 percent in September, following a 1.2-percent climb in the prior month. Prices for finished consumer goods other than foods and energy advanced at a 0.1-percent rate for the third consecutive month.
During the third quarter of 2003, the finished goods index increased at a 3.4-percent seasonally adjusted annual rate, after falling at a 5.9- percent rate during the second quarter of 2003.
From September 2002 to September 2003, prices for finished goods increased 3.5 percent, as shown in the chart.
These data are from the BLS Producer Price Index program. Find out more in "Producer Price Indexes -- September 2003" (PDF) (TXT), news release USDL 03–546. All producer price indexes are routinely subject to revision once, 4 months after original publication, to reflect the availability of late reports and corrections by respondents.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Producer prices advance in September on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2003/oct/wk2/art01.htm (visited October 13, 2015).
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MADISON, Wis. -- There were only two places for Hilary (Edmondson) Stellingwerff to go when the pace picked up on the final lap Monday.When the move came with 300 meters to go in her preliminary heat of the 1500 meters at the Olympic Games, she could either stick with the leaders or slide back in the pack. Stellingwerff chose to push on, a decision that has her looking ahead to another run inside London's Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.The University of Wisconsin graduate ran to a sixth-place finish in the opening heat, clocking in at 4 minutes, 5.79 seconds to take the final automatic qualifying spot for Wednesday's semifinal round."I was just thinking, 'get in the stadium and the crowd will carry you.' That's what my college coach always used to say," said Stellingwerf, referring to former Badgers mentor Peter Tegen. "It was true."Stellingwerff ran well in a tactical race, attaching herself to the leaders and running in the top five throughout the first 600 meters of the race.She slid slightly to seventh with two laps to go and then found herself mired in traffic as the field took the bell. Though she still ran sixth with 400 meters to go, her position on the inside of the tightly-bunched pack was a dangerous one.Boxed in, Stellingwerff finally found a gap and moved off the rail, which allowed her to kick with the leaders as the field hit the backstretch for the final time. She climbed to fifth with 200 meters to go and then held on to ensure an automatic spot in the semifinal."It was a battle," Stellingwerff said.. "I just focused on finding the openings because I was boxed in. When I saw it, I made my way on the outside. "I took a few scratches because of it."The gain for that pain, however, is the opportunity to run again on Wednesday, the day after she turns 31 years old."I walked out and the stadium was packed," she said. "I was like, 'Yeah, this is what I came here for. I didn't come here for just one race. Let's get it going.'"
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CEO Statement
From CEO, Abdirashid M. Duale
2014 Calendar Year
On behalf of the Board, Management, staff, agents and partners of Dahabshiil Group, I wish to extend my greetings to you and your families on the occasion of the year 1435 of the Hijra Calendar and the start of 2014.
The year 2013 saw our Group performance grow from strength to strength thanks to efforts by our staff and continued loyalty from our customers. We continue to grow and innovate whilst retaining our original qualities of trust, integrity and customer focus.
The significant challenge for the Group in 2013 was the announcement by Barclays that it was removing banking services from 250 companies in the UK including Dahabshiil's money transfer business in Britain. I would like to thank all of those who were so supportive of us and the issue. Our confidence in the strength of our case made us determined to take it to the High Court. An interim injunction issued by the High Court in London in November means we continue to have banking arrangements. We use the services of a number of banks throughout the world, including our own bank Dahabshil Bank International, in order to best serve our customers.
Despite these challenges, Dahabshiil Group delivered good results and the Group continues to increase its financial strength throughout the world. We are confident that 2014 holds further opportunities for our growth and performance.
Dahabshiil Money Transfer
During 2013 we made further progress, expanding our money transfer services into more remote regions across the territories in which we operate to ensure we offer fast, reliable and efficient services to even more people. We have met and will continue to consistently meet and surpass regulatory and anti-money laundering requirements within the countries that we operate.
Somtel International
2013 was largely a year of expansion for Somtel, now a leading mobile telecommunications company in East Africa, which offers the latest technology to deliver voice and data services to our clients. For the first time, Somtel has extended its services to South Central Somalia and Puntland. Somtel also opened offices in very remote, predominantly pastoral and fishing areas in order to bring our services to new customers and communities. The Company considerably improved its customer care approach by staffing a 24 hour call centre. We already communicate with our money transfer customers by mobile phone, and will be expanding this service to have increased access to mobile payments in 2014 and believe these will provide a significant development to the telecommunication industry in the Somali territories.
Dahabshil Bank International (DBI)
DBI was founded in Djibouti and has expanded its operations in three major Somali cities (Hargeisa, Bosaso and Mogadishu) with a promise to leverage our strong brand and improve financial services in the region. The bank's primary markets are in the Horn of Africa and the Somali Diaspora around the world. We are committed to contributing to the local and regional communities we serve by increasing access to bank accounts and connecting the region to the international financial system. Transparency is an integral part of our operations, both towards regulatory bodies and towards our customers, and we will continue to offer innovative products with focus on excellent and efficient service.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Over the years Dahabshiil Group has prided itself on its regular contribution towards community regeneration activities. We have continued this long-standing tradition of helping the communities in the areas where we operate, supporting projects in the US, Europe and Africa. Within the Somali territories we concentrated on infrastructure and made substantial contributions towards the building and maintenance of roads in major towns. Health, education and emergency aid also featured at the top of our CSR agenda. We built hospitals, bridges, classrooms, libraries and university buildings. We also made substantial donations during periods of humanitarian crisis.
I am grateful to staff, agents and partners of Dahabshiil Group whose efforts have enabled the company to stand the test of time since 1970. We have proven that we are not just a business; we provide a lifeline service to the Somali territories and other African countries. We enable migrant communities to help themselves by sending money home so that relatives and friends can buy food, medicine and pay for education. We also help international organisations involved in humanitarian and investment activities.
We are also proud to be among the pioneers in telecommunication and financial services within the Somali territories.
With continued loyalty and support we are confident that 2014 will be another successful year. Insha allah.
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News about Rahm Emanuel (Chicago Teachers' Strike), including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Sep. 23, 2015
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel requests unprecedented tax and fee increases, including property tax increase of more than $500 million over four years, saying it is needed to cover basic city services; criticism ensues from some residents and City Council members. MORE
Sep. 9, 2015
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel faces number of challenges as he begins his second term following unexpectedly tense re-election campaign; must grapple with longstanding fiscal challenges, such as funding for city's pension and education systems, and other issues like rise in murders that has underscored ongoing problems with guns and gang violence. MORE
Jul. 25, 2015
Judge Rita M Novak of Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois rules that state cannot reduce pensions for Chicago's city workers; decision is setback for Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who hoped cuts would help reduce city's $20 billion deficit; state governments across country have been trying to restore financial balance by reducing pensions, and outcomes of resulting lawsuits have varied widely from state to state. MORE
Jul. 2, 2015
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls for revision of how city funds teacher pensions in light of $200 million in budget cuts for public schools and plans to eliminate 1,400 jobs. MORE
Apr. 30, 2015
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, as part of plan to help fix city's financial problems, says he will stop bond restructurings that move debt payments to future years as well as use of interest-rate swaps. MORE
Apr. 29, 2015
Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomes NFL's decision to move draft to his Chicago, first time event will be held in city and first outside New York since 1964; Emanuel pursued bid fiercely, and has hailed it as economic boon for city. MORE
Apr. 21, 2015
Editorial applauds Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to provide reparations for scores of mainly African-American men tortured by police under commander Jon Burge in 1970s and '80s; holds recent shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald and subsequent $5 million settlement with his family point to continued failings of city's police force; urges public release of police dash-cam footage of McDonald shooting as means of ensuring transparency and regaining public trust. MORE
Apr. 9, 2015
Unprecedented mayoral runoff election in Chicago has exposed surprising level of political vulnerability for Mayor Rahm Emanuel, despite fact that he won by decisive margin; remains to be seen whether Emanuel's new, humbler tone will have lasting place in his second term. MORE
Apr. 8, 2015
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is re-elected in runoff with challenger Jesus G Garcia, who received 44 percent of vote compared to Emanuel's 56 percent. MORE
Apr. 7, 2015
Rising discontent with plane-related noise pollution has become an unlikely factor in Chicago's impending mayoral election; Chicago Dept of Aviation has registered more than 39,500 noise complaints in area around O'Hare International Airport this year; mayoral challenger Jesus G Garcia has leveraged perception that Mayor Rahm Emanuel has not given issue enough attention. MORE
Apr. 6, 2015
Series of legal decisions and number of anti-corruption investigations have upended electoral landscape in Chicago by dismantling Democratic political machine that dominated elections for decades; change explains in part Mayor Rahm Emanuel's difficult re-election campaign, and accounts for large role organized labor has played in election, particularly in way Chicago Teachers Union has backed Emanuel's rival Jesus G Garcia. MORE
Apr. 4, 2015
Chicago mayoral candidate Jesus G Garcia is trying to assemble coalition of white liberals, blacks and Latinos, but faces prominent lead by Mayor Rahm Emanuel ahead of runoff election; challenge for Garcia is overcoming ethnic rivalries and suspicions. MORE
Apr. 3, 2015
Billionaire Republican investor Kenneth C Griffin, owner of $26 billion investment firm Citadel, has given almost $1.3 million to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's election campaigns since 2010, most of it in 2015; Jesus G Garcia, facing Emanuel in election runoff, accuses him of letting Chicago's wealthy 'pay to play' and says Griffin benefits from relationship with Emanuel. MORE
Mar. 31, 2015
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is trying to soften his image in lead-up to runoff election; tactic seems to be acknowledgment of fact that his abrasive personality and hardball tactics may have turned enough voters off for him to fail to win more than 50 percent of vote in February; Emanuel has tried to convey to voters that he is cognizant of brash ways he may have dealt with issues in his first term, as in his treatment of unions and decision to close public schools. MORE
Mar. 22, 2015
Progressive groups both in Chicago and nationally are hoping to use competitive runoff election in Chicago between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Jesus G Garcia to highlight Democratic Party establishment's ties to wealthy donors and business; fact that Emanuel has record of accomplishment on many liberal priorities illustrates expectations of a resurgent political left. MORE
Mar. 17, 2015
Chicago mayoral candidates Rahm Emanuel and Jesus G Garcia meet in first of three televised debates as April 7th runoff election approaches. MORE
Mar. 16, 2015
Voters in Chicago are not getting clear messages on issues from Jesus G Garcia, county commissioner who is competing against Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in runoff election; critics of Garcia say he has offered only vague plans about how to address city's financial condition, which only adds to his status as underdog in race. MORE
Mar. 14, 2015
Jesus G Garcia, who is challenging Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in April 7 runoff, announces his financial plan for Chicago, but offers no specifics on how to solve budget and pension shortfalls. MORE
Mar. 13, 2015
Willie Wilson, Chicago businessman who bowed out of city's mayoral race, throws support behind Jesus G Garcia, challenger to incumbent Rahm Emanuel; endorsement comes despite personal appeal from Pres Obama, and could burnish Garcia's image in the eyes of African-American voters who have wavered in their support for Emanuel. MORE
Mar. 4, 2015
Political future of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who faces unexpected runoff in his re-election bid, is threatened by his education agenda aimed at turning around troubled school system and improving graduation rates; some families are upset over his closing of almost 50 public schools on the South and West Sides that were deemed underperforming, underutilized or both. MORE
Feb. 26, 2015
Strong showing in Chicago mayoral election by little-known Hispanic County Commissioner Jesus G Garcia, forcing runoff with incumbent Mayor Rahm Emanuel, highlights decline of Emanuel's standing with many residents; critics say Emanuel has catered to interests of wealthy over working class. MORE
Feb. 25, 2015
Chicago's incumbent Mayor Rahm Emanuel wins 45.5 percent of vote in re-election bid, but falls short of 50 percent plus one vote needed to avoid runoff election; challenger Jesus Garcia wins 33.9 percent of vote, securing place in runoff; results come as blow to Emanuel, who entered office in 2011 with 55 percent of vote but who has clashed with with teachers and lost favor among black residents. MORE
Feb. 23, 2015
Op-Ed article by author Megan Stielstra notes Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is likely to win re-election despite his lukewarm popularity in city; observes residents feel he has focused too much on city's elite, and done little to address violence and improve education; expresses hope that Emanuel does not win simply due to his campaign coffers and voter apathy. MORE
Feb. 20, 2015
Pres Obama, visiting Chicago to sign proclamation creating the Pullman National Monument, gives hearty endorsement to former chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, who faces re-election in one week. MORE
Feb. 18, 2015
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is seen as front-runner in his bid for second term, but faces uncertainty over support among black voters, who comprise one-third of city's population of 2.7 million; must gain at least one vote over 50 percent to avoid runoff against any of four lesser-financed, less-well-known candidates. MORE
Dec. 3, 2014
Chicago City Council approves Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposal to gradually increase city's minimum wage to $13 an hour by 2019, from $8.25. MORE
Sep. 4, 2014
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel returns about $14,000 to the city after courting campaign donors while traveling at taxpayer expense; questions arose about expenses after The Chicago Tribune analyzed Emanuel's campaign disclosures, public schedules and other documents. MORE
Jun. 17, 2014
Federal Judge Sidney I Schenkier liberates Chicago from oversight intended to prevent politically motivated hirings, firings and harassment of government employees, but warns that the system is not immune from corruption and still needs to be watched to ensure that the staid past does not return; says administration of Mayor Rahm Emanuel has taken proper steps to prove that it has complied with decades-old accord, known as the Shakman decrees. MORE
Jun. 13, 2014
Chicagoans, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel, are chagrined by installation of twenty-foot-tall sign on Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago; Donald Trump is robustly defending decision to erect sign, saying it is good for city's image. MORE
Jun. 10, 2014
Illinois Gov Pat Quinn signs legislation to help Chicago reduce pension shortfall but urges Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City Council not to raise property taxes for additional revenues; law would nearly eliminate the $9.4 billion shortfall by cutting benefits and increasing contribution for the city and employees. MORE
May. 30, 2014
Editorial praises Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's gun safety proposals, which are designed to pass constitutional muster while upholding city's basic obligation to protect citizens; notes that proposals are in response to ever more restrictive court rulings against enactment of sensible gun control laws; contends proposals are rooted in proven reforms that Congress should be considering nationally. MORE
May. 29, 2014
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel outlines plan to make city's gun laws, already some of the strictest in the country, even tougher; introduces proposal to City Council that would require that all gun sales be videotaped in effort to deter buyers from using false identification; gun buyers could make only one purchase each month, and gun shops would not be allowed within 500 feet of schools or parks. MORE
Apr. 2, 2014
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration has begun an urgent push to require some city workers to pay more for their retirement benefits and to raise property taxes; moves are intended to address one of the most poorly funded pension systems among the nation's major cities. MORE
Mar. 14, 2014
Former Chicago alderman and Cook County commissioner Robert Shaw announces he will challenge fellow Democrat Rahm Emanuel for Chicago mayor in 2015. MORE
Mar. 7, 2014
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio makes rare joint appearance with other big city mayors, including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, at forum at the University of Chicago; de Blasio leaves nuts-and-bolts details of municipal maintenance to his peers, preferring philosophical points over statistical detail as he describes his first two months on job. MORE
Dec. 5, 2013
Chicago is pursuing deal to relieve its staggering pension systems on heels of Illinois passing landmark bill to trim retirement benefits for state workers; under state law, city must increase its contributions to its workers' pensions funds by $590 million in 2015; Mayor Rahm Emanuel says that if no deal is reached by November 2014, when city drafts its next budget, it will be forced to raise taxes or cut services or some combination of both. MORE
Oct. 24, 2013
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel proposes a spending plan for 2014 that is full of nips and tucks, but says small cuts will not address looming pension obligations in city's 2015 budget. MORE
Jun. 11, 2013
Chicago has seen a drop in shootings and crime, one year after city drew new attention for soaring gun violence and gang bloodshed; killings in 2013 have dipped to level not seen since early 1960s; shift comes after as many as 400 officers a day, working overtime, were dispatched to just 20 small zones deemed city's most dangerous; it remains to be seen whether trend will be lasting, and what impact it will have on Mayor Rahm Emanuel's re-election bid. MORE
Feb. 12, 2013
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls on Illinois lawmakers to increase minimum sentences for gun crimes in state and require violators to serve bulk of those prison sentences; push comes as one piece of larger effort to stem gang-connected violence that contributed to over 500 deaths in Chicago in 2012. MORE
Feb. 1, 2013
Op-Ed article by Boston College professor Alicia H Munnell contends that public pension plans should not be used to make political statements, as was case when Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel asked boards of city's public plans to end investments in gun companies in wake of Newtown, Conn, shooting. MORE
Jan. 25, 2013
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel urges chief executives at TD Bank and Bank of America to stop financing firearms companies Smith & Wesson and Sturm, Ruger & Company; move is part of a new willingness by public officials to wield the power of public pension funds in the fight for stricter gun regulations. MORE
Oct. 11, 2012
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says city could be forced to cut services or raise property taxes by 150 percent without comprehensive pension reform in Illinois. MORE
Sep. 18, 2012
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is seeking a preliminary injunction to end to the city's teacher's strike, now in its second week, placing himself firmly in the center of the standoff; if the teachers' union delegates do not accept a proposed contract at a scheduled vote, then a court will hear the city's case for an injunction. MORE
Sep. 14, 2012
David Brooks Op-Ed column, in light of the Chicago teachers' strike, argues that the Chicago school system is a perfect example of how organizations become bloated and inefficient under government control; contends that Rahm Emanuel's handling of the strike will be a significant test of whether public institutions can undergo true reform in the hands of a decisive executive. MORE
Sep. 12, 2012
Karen Lewis, the president of the Chicago Teachers Union, has infuriated City Hall and thrilled the tens of thousands of teachers on strike by forcefully striking out against Mayor Rahm Emanuel; some city residents say the toxic relationship between Emanuel and Lewis helped push the city's teacher contract talks to the point of crisis. MORE
Sep. 12, 2012
Editorial asserts the teachers' strike in Chicago is unnecessary, will hurt the city's students and damages the reputation of the Chicago Teachers Union; holds strike seems particularly senseless because it is partly a product of a personality clash between union president Karen Lewis and Mayor Rahm Emanuel. MORE
Sep. 6, 2012
Senior Democrats enlist Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to focus on raising money for Democratic super PACs, which are being vastly outspent by their Republican counterparts; Emanuel will leave his role as honorary co-chairman of Obama's reelection campaign to organize the effort. MORE
Jul. 11, 2012
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he will propose an ordinance that would bar the police from turning over illegal immigrants to federal agents if they do not have criminal convictions or outstanding criminal warrants; proposal is latest challenge to Obama administration's immigration policies. MORE
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February 2012 Vol 8 Issue 8
The Internet Model
The Internet is a wonderful place for information publishing, storage and exchange. It runs on a set of technical standards only. Countries may apply restrictions but these are limited to those countries only; besides, there are ways of 'working around' them. Strangely, while this model, which has worked so well for information including some geospatial information all these years, there are still those who look for 'centralisation' of geospatial information. All the centralisation that is needed is a set of technical standards and a legal mandate. Any agency that wishes to publish, store and exchange geospatial information could easily follow these standards and laws and set up their own information node. It needs to be understood that while a set of base data may be needed universally, every institution needs its own unique information and applications. This is perhaps exemplified by the
NDMA's guidelines
for disaster management. One wonders how these very specific requirements could be met with a monolithic
National GIS
. The
Malaysian example
of making use of geospatial data for decision making a legal necessity may be a better solution. Lay down standards and the law and leave the rest to the executive agencies and end users.
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NDMA India releases guidelines for disaster management
National Disaster Management authority (NDMA), India, prepared and released the National Disaster Management Guidelines for Information and Communication System (NDMICS). Speaking at the occasion, M. Shashidhar Reddy...
India's National GIS soon to be tabled
A consolidated National GIS, which will help the Government of India (GoI) deliver various public services efficiently, is ready and "we plan to take it to the Cabinet shortly," stated Sam Pitroda, Advisor to Indian Prime Minister on Infrastructure...
Malaysia soon to table National Geospatial Bill
With an aim to make geospatial technology an essential decision making tool by 2020, for all public and private bodies in Malaysia, the National Geospatial Bill is being formulated, announced Natural Resources and Environment...
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SOB to complete topo map of Bangladesh by 2016
EPA Taiwan uses g-tech to combat illegal dumping
GoI to keep track of mobile users' whereabouts
Haryana state in India to curb traffic mishaps using GIS
Archaeological Survey of India seeks SGI's assistance
Makkah govt to track criminals using GIS
GIS for Makkah and Madinah mosques to be developed
Online maps to attract investors to Southern Africa
Nigeria issues 200000 land titles, reforms AGIS
EC maps Africa's renewable energies potential
Geospatial tech aiding Swaziland in Malaria eradication
SeqSLAM algorithm to make navigation simpler
Scientist maps Australian Coral Sea region
DLR to develop tool to track space debris accurately
ESA launches nine sats, encourages young scientists
Swiss 'janitor satellite' to clean space junk
Geo-Wiki to enhance accuracy of global land cover maps
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Thermal Infrared Sensor ready to be integrated with Landsat
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Lasers, GPS technology improve snow measurements
Fuel cell industry eyes opportunities in RS market
3D model shows changes made to landscape by quake
BSEE, NOAA to enhance environment response management
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Scientists develop tool to map water use and drought
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Z/I Software version 6.4 enhances image processing
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Arizona Senate postpones budget debate until Tuesday
PHOENIX — The Arizona Senate has postponed plans to debate a House of Representatives-approved budget of more than $9 billion that was the cause of a nearly weeklong standoff between conservative and moderate factions of the Republican party.
The Senate was scheduled to debate parts of the House-passed budget that added $54 million in spending to the Senate budget.
But a Senate committee on Monday reduced some of those expenditures. Other parts, such as a $33 million addition to keep district charter schools open another year, were not discussed by the committee. Those changes will be reviewed separately.
Senate President Andy Biggs said Monday that senators needed more time to make amendments to the House-passed budget. The Senate will meet on Tuesday at 9 a.m.


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MNS threatens Bollywood to help farmers or face consequences!1 month ago 0
In a letter, they ordered the celebs to give back to society... Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is at it again. It has again… Read Article ▶
Raj Thackeray calls Salman Khan a man without brains on the Yakub Memon tweet controversy!2 months ago 0
A few weeks ago, Salman had debated on the controversial issue Salman Khan and Raj Thackeray are known to be great friends. In fact, the politician… Read Article ▶
Salman Khan hit-and-run case: MNS chief Raj Thackeray reaches Galaxy to meet the actor5 months ago 0
The actor was granted interim bail yesterday by Bombay HC Salman Khan's 2002 hit and run case witnessed a major twist yesterday when the final… Read Article ▶
Mulayam Singh Yadav, Abu Azmi and Mamta Bannerjee – Politicians who can put AIB Roast to shame!8 months ago 0
Often entertainment is the softest target. And in case of the recent All India Bakchod's Roast controversy this holds 100 percent correct. But, looks… Read Article ▶
Rakhi Sawant: I am ready to contest the forthcoming Maharashtra assembly elections against Raj Thackeray1 year ago 0
Once again Ms Sawant is back in the news. We all know she is very bindass but this time the babe has challenged Raj Thackeray. We wonder what will… Read Article ▶
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When Riteish Deshmukh made Raj Thackeray wait in the hotel lobby…1 year ago 0
The incident happened at the music launch of Riteish's debut Marathi movie Lai Bhari at a suburban five-star hotel in Mumbai It was a grand gala for… Read Article ▶
Genelia D'Souza Deshmukh spotted with a baby bump1 year ago 0
The actor was at the launch of Lai Bhari with hubby Riteish Riteish Deshmukh who recently confirmed that his wifey Genelia D'Souza Deshmukh is… Read Article ▶
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Aamir Khan: I won't be able to do well in politics2 years ago 1
The perfectionist Khan wants to be away from the field of politics Aamir Khan, who is currently hosting the second season of his TV show, Satyamev… Read Article ▶
Aamir Khan: I can do my bit without entering politics!2 years ago 0
The P.K. star is happy playing the social crusader and has no plans of entering politics Aamir Khan may be raising socially pertinent questions… Read Article ▶
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Amitabh Bachchan's house gets cop cover after Abu Azmi's remark2 years ago 0
Anticipating protests by workers of Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party following the 'truce' between Thackeray and Bachchan, police have… Read Article ▶
Amitabh Bachchan's former 'brother' Amar Singh slams his outing with Raj Thackeray!2 years ago 2
We're sure that Big B could not have expected that sharing a dais with the MNS chief would get him embroiled in political controversy... Amitabh… Read Article ▶
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Abu Azmi: It was painful to see Amitabh Bachchan sharing dais with Raj Thackeray2 years ago 0
Sinking their five-year-old differences, Bachchan on Monday shared dais with Thackeray, who said whatever happened between him and the actor was a… Read Article ▶
Is Raj Thackeray hated and Amitabh Bachchan loved?2 years ago 0
When Maharashtra Navnirman Sena ( MNS) chief Raj Thackeray met Amitabh Bachchan at Shanmukhananda Hall today, there was tension in the air. But Raj… Read Article ▶
Will Amitabh Bachchan and Raj Thackeray reconcile?2 years ago 0
Relations between Bachchan and Thackeray went for a toss after Bachchan agreed to become brand ambassador for Uttar Pradesh over five years ago For… Read Article ▶
What did Raj Thackeray write in his letter to the film fraternity?2 years ago 0
The MNS chief promises the film fraternity that he will deal strictly with his party workers who target the film industry. Read on to know… Read Article ▶
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Likewise, industry continues to be one source of support for continuing medical education (CME) for surgeons; however, surgical organizations must ensure that education is not influenced by collaboration with industry. These guidelines seek to provide a framework to permit corporate support of CME programs while maintaining the autonomy and impartiality of individual surgeons and surgical organizations. The guidelines are consistent with the Updated Standards for Commercial Support.* Independence in planning and implementation of educational programs Surgical organizations have the ultimate responsibility for the planning and development of CME programs. They must ensure that all decisions are made without any influence by commercial interests. Industry supporters of CME programs must not influence the planning, content, or implementation of an organization's CME program. 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Law School student Melissa Sikorski's inventive paper on trade secret protection, as viewed through the lens of Roald Dahl's children's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, recently won first place in the Boston Patent Law Association's annual writing competition.
The BPLA presented her with the $1,000 award for her "well-written, creative" paper at its annual meeting in December.
The American Bar Association Section of Science and Technology Law recently selected the paper for its SciTech E-Merging News quarterly electronic newsletter, to be published at the end of January.
Sikorski was inspired to write the paper after she noticed an odd similarity between the elements a court considers in cases of trade secret misappropriation and Dahl's description of Willy Wonka's magical chocolate factory.
"I used details from the book and the movies as a sort of fact pattern to illustrate what to consider in creating a trade-secret protection plan for my eccentric 'client,' Mr. Wonka," she said. "I wanted to have fun explaining in an interesting way what makes a trade-secret protection plan effective."
Sikorski focused on Intellectual Property through the Suffolk Law IP Law Concentration and will complete her JD this month.
"To accept the award before a room filled with so many of Boston's leading IP attorneys, whose work has actually helped create and shape IP law, was quite significant and meaningful," she said.


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