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This restaurant is situated at Aloe Ridge Farm in the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site. The Observatory is a great venue for functions and the resident astronomer will take you on a telescopic tour of the night sky. The a la carte menu offers a wide variety of dishes for all tastes. Booking is essential.
Auberge Michel has built a solid reputation for the finest French cuisine and the best quality service, providing superb dining experiences since 2004.Unsurprisingly, Aurberge Michel has garnered many well-deserved accolades such as being named South Africa's first five-star establishment as awarded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. Auberge Michel was also the only restaurant to be voted in the top 10 of restaurants in JHB by Wine Magazine, Eat Out, Diner's Club and Business Day – in the same year!With such a prestigious background, superior service, fine food and a beautifully stylish setting, it's no wonder that Auberge Michel is a popular spot for politicians, celebrities and top businessmen.For fine French dining in a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere, make a reservation for Auberge Michel.
Located on the lovely Moreson Wine Estate, the Bread & Wine Vineyard Restaurant exudes an old world charm.
Best described as 'honest' food, the menu is perfectly balanced, seasonally influenced and inspired by it's surroundings. This is real rustic food.
Open from 12:00 till 15:00 all week.
Set in a rustic old farmhouse and with superb views from every side is the Buena Vista Social Cafe, Somerset West.
Diners may also choose to eat outside in a pretty hacienda-style area. The cuisine is primarily Cuban with tantalising tapas and a wine list that perfectly accompanies the dishes.
For a wonderful Cuban dining experience in cosy and welcoming surroundings, Buena Vista Social Cafe excels!
Café Chic boasts a classic French bistro taste and a menu that flirts with the palate and cool and un-usual ways.
Try the squid-ink tagliatelle served with swordfish, or the dreamy Grand Marnier soufflé for dessert complimented by a small local wine list and grand highly priced French version.
Extensive cocktails and cognacs cater variety as do they various rooms that slip off the main annex of the house.
Begin the night perusing the menu in one of two elegant restaurants or the heavenly patisserie, then wet the palate in the grand Moroccan chill out tent furnished in velvet drapes and soft lounging cushions.
Café Chic is open for breakfast and lunch and light meals such as tapas and drinks in the evening.
Café Dijon is a pocket of Paris in the heart of Stellenbosch. Ideally located at the centre of town, this quaint eatery is a gem for food lovers who enjoy true French cuisine. Its indoor café is perfectly Parisian in décor and ambience while being seated outside, under ancient oak trees and umbrellas, allows for a relaxed reflection of passers-by on the street in true European style.
Expect an impressive and authentic French menu. There are classic hors d' oeuvres and salads such as Pear, Parma ham and Gorgonzola that are designed to please the palate. The main course selection and restaurant specialties are extended to include regional French dishes to the likes of South West of France Cassoulet.
The multi-dimensional menu has an array of asides and desserts and caters well for those who like to round off their eating experience.
The combination of true French style and food makes this bistro style establishment a delight any time of day – breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Delight your taste buds with wholesome hearty food in a relaxed intimate setting distinctly Mexican. The colourful lighting and authentic memorabilia blended with funky tunes transports you to the lively back streets of Mexico.
Aromatic spices dressed with vivid colours and flavours tantalise your taste buds with an abundance of margarita and tequila to put out the flames for those brave enough to sample the chilli on tap.
Seating just 22 patrons inside - this hip and happening tequila shrine offers great value for money and starter portions large enough to pass around the table.
On balmy summer days, laze around beneath the old El Dinal by the river while satisfying your palette with tacos, burritos, enchiladas and temptingly delicious frozen margaritas.
Delheim wine farm, situated on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountain near Stellenbosch in South Africa, is home to the legendary Spatz Sperling, his family and a tribe of Jack Russells, and has been producing internationally acclaimed wines for sixty years.
German gemütlichkeit is the order of the day at this garden restaurant in its stunning setting with a view clear across to Table Mountain in the distance. The restaurant offers a selection of dishes ranging from cheese platters to traditional German and South African food. Eat alfresco on the garden terraces in summer; enjoy delectable, well-prepared comfort food next to a crackling fire in winter.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and tea, and also caters for small private functions. It is child-friendly with a special kiddies menu.
Restaurant booking essential, especially on weekends and holidays. Open seven days a week, Monday to Sunday, from 09h00 to 17h00. Closed on New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.
Situated on the Delheim Wine Farm, Knorhoek Road, off the R44 between Stellenbosch and Paarl.
Dieu Donne restaurant finds itself in Franschhoek, arguably, the culinary capital of the country. The Drakenstein mountain is a magnificent backdrop to the wine farm on which the eatery is located and thus sets the scene for tranquil lunch or dinner.
The restaurant is housed in an underground cellar and promises patrons fine dining with its extensive menu and wine pairings from the farm's own offerings. Dieu Donne is also a popular lunch venue. Guests soak up the best of the summer weather with al fresco style dining on the ground terrace while the lawn (with a sandpit near by to occupy the kids) is available for families who would like to picnic. Blankets are provided and the restaurant has a children's menu.
Dieu Donne delivers a 'world menu' which includes French Huguenot Provincial fare, with a unique combination of African, Asian & Mauritian influences. The open planned professional kitchen makes dining an interactive experience and adds to the energy that the restaurant exudes.
A point of interest at this location is the micro brewery. Visitors are welcome to taste the beer the farm yields. Wine tasting is also recommended.
Dieu Donne is also a prime wedding and function venue.
Dodo Bistro is one of the oldest restaurants in Scottburgh and still a favourite with locals and tourists alike. The romantic and traditional atmosphere creates the perfect place to spoil your significant other. Children are welcome.
The menu offers authentic French cuisine with options including prawn and octopus curry and traditional fish and steak dishes. Desserts are a must at Dodo and the crème brulee and homemade ice cream are untouchable.
Dodo Bistro is set within a historic colonial house which enhances the romance of the restaurant. Fine dining and professional service are to be expected at this establishment.
They have great family specials and also cater for functions by prior arrangement. They are open for dinner and lunch from Monday to Saturday. Please call for more information and bookings.
EAT restaurant is located in the tranquil Hemel – en- Aarde Valley of Hermanus. Living up to its name, this eatery encourages, if not demands that patrons do just that: EAT.
Guests can choose to be seated indoors or enjoy sit back and soak in the spectacular views from the restaurant's courtyard. Either way the atmosphere of the restaurant has upmarket and relaxed.
EAT's contemporary menu has a variety of items to suit every appetite. Try the Sweetcorn fritters as comfort food. While those with a more demanding palate will appreciate the Pear, Blue Cheese and Caramelised Cashew Nuts as an appetizer. End with a delectable dessert of Deep Fried Ice-cream with caramelised berries. The mains on offer caters for the not so hungry in the form of snack baskets, while the carnivores will certainly tuck into the Rib Eye or Rump steak selection without being asked twice.
The restaurant offers some great entertainment in the summer months.
EAT offers a relaxed setting that is wheelchair friendly.
Beguile the taste buds with classic French cuisine combined with modern culinary art that will tantalise and tickle the most adventurous palate.
Using only the freshest locally sourced ingredients Foam Restaurant entices and displays pure sophistication with wine pairing suited to compliment every meal.
Start the meal with dullstroom Trout and Tuna chessboard, preserved lemon and Asian greens dressed in a rocket emulsion. Next, tantalise the palate with aged beef fillet, spring onion and potato croquettes, root vegetables, béarnaise ice cream and tarragon jus with enough room for the most exotic deserts imaginable.
Foam Restaurant pampers the palate with sophisticated elegance for a truly melt-in-the-mouth pleasure experience.
Gypsy Café is a delightful fit to the trendy suburb of Observatory. The heart and cosy theme is evident in their desserts made in to heart-shaped treats. The vibrant staff is attentive and the chef dutifully explains the dishes being prepared to his guests.
The menu is a fusion of French, soul food, Thai and vegetarian cuisine. Takeaways are welcomed. The wine list is simple and tasty and the ambiance sets a romantic atmosphere.
Open from Monday to Saturday, from 5 pm to 12 am.
Housed in an original colonial farmstead boasting sweeping views over the lowveld and valley, diners enjoy gourmet cuisine in an atmosphere that compliments fine dining.
Romantic dinners are further enhanced by this candlelit restaurant and official Chaine des Rotisseurs blazon.
Located in the heart of the city, housed inside a traditional house, diners enjoy countryside ambiance dining alfresco in the shaded garden amidst fragrant frangipani and bibassie displays.
The menu invites gourmet dining from the a la carte menu brimming with grills, salads, famous zebu, duck, gasy, fruit and vegetables.
A nice selection of local wines compliment the meal alongside South African and French delights with heavenly portions of chocolate deserts concluding a perfect meal.
Dine in the heart of the city wrapped in tranquil surrounds at the Hotel Au Jardin d'Antanimena.


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the more you shoot something, the more you understand it
whether it is the equipment, lighting, film, developer or subject.
i have a thing for shooting underpasses as i go under them. different times of day
piers, plank buttresses, drainage infrastructure, blinding light no light slow fast shutter flash
through windows out sunroof or windows different formats lenses, seasons traffic &c and the more i expose the different things
i realize or see or understand. so while i may have exposed 300+ views and not gotten the one i want,
i might not know what i want until i can't shoot that subject or that bridge or that light or ? anymore
and i will be forced to look at all the frames and pick out the one that i think IS the bridge.
if my background was an engineer or construction or inspector i would look for 1 thing (maybe)
but as a bystander i look for something else .. and luckily i havent found it yet so every time i photograph it it
is almost a new experience.
as someone with a camera i learn by seeing sometimes,
and as a historian i learn by asking questions
and i find nothing wrong with questioning and seeing at the same time ( if that makes sense )

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Welcome to BumblebeesB&B
Philip & Alison would be delighted to welcome you to Bumblebees in the beautiful, lush green suburb of La Lucia. Well situated, a stone's throw from La Lucia Mall, Umhlanga Ridge, Gateway and the beaches, we have everything to offer those looking for a home from home experience: friendly hospitality and spotless, comfortable accommodation.
Whether you're visiting our province on holiday or business, Bumblebees guarantee you a quality, value for money experience.
In addition to the B&B option, the accommodation is available for hire as a self-catering establishment., making it an ideal holiday venue.
We are ideally situated for
The Business Man
- La Lucia Ridge
- Durban CBD
- ICC – International Convention Centre
- Durban Exhibition Centre
- Gateway 1-On-1 Conference Centre
- Half hour from Durban Airport
- Mt Edgecombe Golf Estate
- Zimbali Golf Estate
- Half hour from the soon to be completed La Mercy Airport
for the pleasure seeker
- Umhlanga and Durban Main beaches
- Ushaka Marine World
- Kingsmead Cricket Ground
- ABSA stadium
- Dolphin viewing
- Shark Diving
- La Lucia Mall
- Gateway Theatre of Shopping
- The Crescent
- Sibaya Casino
- Suncoast Casino
- A host of quality restaurants


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Today, an announcement was made on the League of Legends forum by eSports coordinator Scott 'aBhorsen' Parkin. It revealed details regarding an investigation around two of Europe's most controversial League figures - NiP's support and mid laner Mithy and NukeDuck.
The report detailed the continuation of both players' offensive behavior, rising their toxicity ratings to the top 1% of the EUW server. After careful consideration and analysis, the ruling of the Tribunal was final - both are to be barred from competing in both the European Challenger Series and the League of Legends Championship Series until the end of 2014. This automatically means that the duo will miss the opportunity to qualify for the Season 5(2015) EU LCS.
This revelation comes a couple of months after both were fined 500$ after a screenshot was leaked on reddit. The picture showed racial slurs and offensive language targeted at the other players in a custom game lobby.
Recent addition and community favourite Alexey 'Alex Ich' Ichetovkin posted his view on things on Facebook:
I did know the risk of playing with nukeduck and mithy. And having them banned now, ye its sad, but I guess we will be fine. They are really nice guys in real life and really dedicated and all the circlejerk about them being super toxic started from the leaked screenshot of custom game. I guess I agree on bans but the timing isn't really the best one for the team. Now we got only around 10 days to prepare for next Coke match. But I won't give up, there are worse things happening in life. Sad morning.


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Get an overview of this hotelEco-friendly Surrey hotel in Guildford with free parking
Located in Guildford, this eco-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Guilford Town Centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Central City Shopping Centre and Holland Park. Guildford Golf and Country Club and Surrey Arts Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
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All 88 rooms boast fireplaces and offer free WiFi and kitchens. Balconies and sofa beds are standard, as are LCD TVs with cable channels.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room.
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|Immunocytochemical studies on the distribution pattern of daunomycin in rat gastrointestinal tract.
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|PMID: 17661066 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|The cancer drug daunomycin is used in treatment of leukemia but possesses severe side effects that involve the gastrointestinal tract. We therefore used a newly developed immunocytochemical procedure to determine the distribution of DM in the gastrointestinal tracts of rats after i.v. injection. Two hours after injection, DM was diffusely distributed in nuclei and most parts of the cytoplasm of intestinal epithelial cells. The cytoplasmic immunoreactivity for DM was most pronounced in small granules of the apical cytoplasm. Sixteen hours after injection, DM immunostaining was by and large absent in the villous epithelium but persisted in the intestinal crypts. In addition, staining was also detected in endothelial cells, scattered cells of the lamina propria and in smooth muscle cells. After 5 days, only little staining for DM remained. Similar findings were made in the colon. In the gastric mucosa, DM accumulation persisted at 16 h in some glandular cells but was lost from the surface epithelium. No staining was detected in saline-injected control rats. The distribution of DM accumulation correlated partially with the distribution of apoptotic cells as detected by the TUNEL procedure. Our results pinpoint that DM may exert prolonged effects on glandular and regenerative cells of the gastrointestinal tract-an observation that may explain the gastrointestinal toxicity of the drug. It seems possible that DM accumulation in surface epithelial cells is rapidly cleared through drug transporters.
|Koji Ohara; Masashi Shin; Hiromichi Nakamuta; Lars-Inge Larsson; David M Hougaard; Kunio Fujiwara
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News From Around the Web: March 18 EditionMarch 18th, 2014
In today's news, President Obama is presenting the Medal of Honor to 24 veterans from three wars; Angela Corey, the prosecutor of George Zimmerman and Michael Dunn, speaks out; Vice President Biden heads to Europe to send a signal to Russia.
President Obama giving Medal of Honor to 24 vets from three wars. [Fox]
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Judge orders Chris Brown to spend another month in jail. [Fox]
Huge crowds turn out for St. Patrick's Day parade. [NY Post]
Can a chocolate pill help prevent heart attacks? [L.A. Times]
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Kenya arrests two after bombs found in car. [BBC]
12 Years a Slave author's death still a mystery. [BET]
Why African-Americans are moving back to the South. [Christian Science Monitor]


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Statement by
Ambassador Kairat K. Abdrakhmanov,
the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan
at the United Nation Security Council open debate
on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
January 20, 2014, New York
Mr. President,
On behalf of my country I would like to warmly welcome His Excellency, Mr. Nasser Judeh, the Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs of Jordan and congratulate him for his country's election to the Security Council and on assuming its presidency this month. I also take this opportunity to welcome the newly elected members (Chad, Nigeria, Jordan, Lithuania and Chile), as well as, express appreciation for those who have completed their work on the Council (Togo, Morocco, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Guatemala).
I offer my gratitude to Jordan's presidency for the timely convening of this open debate.
Mr. President,
My delegation aligns itself with statement made by Permanent Representative of Djibouti on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. I my national capacity I would like to inform that while chairing the OIC in 2011-2012, Kazakhstan, supported by all the OIC member states, endeavoured its best to contribute to the peace process in the Middle East and overcoming disputes between the various parties to the conflict. One of the strategic goals of Kazakhstan's Chairmanship of OIC was to support Palestine's aspiration to take its rightful place as a full member of the United Nations.
Under Kazakh leadership, the OIC dispatched its first ever delegation to the Holy See to raise the issue of Palestinian sovereignty over the property of the Catholic Church in the occupied territories. We have also actively promoted the Palestinian cause in a number of international fora, and now my country, in its national capacity, is eager to continue to contribute to the international action in this direction.
From the very beginning of the conflict in Syria, Kazakhstan has expressed support for all possible opportunities to arrive at a mutually acceptable formula to achieve peace between the parties. We see that the conflict is still prevailing despite relentless international efforts to halt it, and to reach an acceptable solution based on international law, as demonstrated by the sincere determination of all parties concerned. In this regard, it is earnestly hoped that the Geneva-2 peace talks will bring tangible results to the process. The entire world, including my country, looks forward to achieving a balanced and widely agreed solution.
Another worrying situation is the increasing impact of the Syrian conflict on the security and multi-ethnic diversity of Lebanon. We welcome the support to the country in strengthening its institution to function according to the rule of law and bring to end all forms of impunity.
Kazakhstan welcomes the start of the process to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons stockpile and hopes that there will be no delay beyond the end-of-June deadline for the total removal of all such materials. We believe that the Syrian Government will extend its full and constructive cooperation in this respect to the Joint Mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the United Nations.
We are confident that these joint steps by the Syrian Government and the multilateral community serve as yet another political and practical measure to mitigate pressure in the region.
Mr. Chairman,
The persistence of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to threaten regional and international peace and security, the negative implications of which are not confined just to this region, but are felt well beyond and across the globe.
Kazakhstan stands for a peaceful settlement of the problem based on the international law, including abiding by pertinent Security Council resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. We support efforts of the Quartet to restore the Israeli-Palestinian negotiation process to identify borders based on the principles of peaceful coexistence of both states. Kazakhstan will continue rendering its support to the stabilization process in the Middle East as an integral part of the establishing peace and security in the region.
We recognize the legitimate right of the Palestinian people for self-determination, the creation of an independent State of Palestine within the 1967 borders, peacefully co-existing with Israel. We also advocate efforts on obtaining full-fledged membership of the United Nations.
Kazakhstan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and, in this regard, supports the aspiration of all the people of the region to live in security. In this regard, my country welcomes the efforts aimed at reaching reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas as a key prerequisite for consolidation of the Palestine people.
Kazakhstan hopes that the efforts of co-sponsors of the peace process, the international and regional organizations, as well as, the goodwill of the participants engaged in the negotiation process will lead to the achievement of a lasting and just peace in the Middle East.
I thank you, Mr. President.


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Earvin Morris has walked in these footprints before ... and that journey has taught him how to appreciate this moment all the more.
Morris is the lone junior college transfer in UTEP's recruiting class and appears ready to step into the Miner backcourt and make last year's 23-win team even stronger this season.
"I know what the freshmen are going through," the 6-foot-4 guard said. "We all hang out, kick it at the apartments. I know they have their ups and downs and I try to let them know I'll always be there for them.
"I feel like I took my first chance for granted," Morris said. "And now I'm ready."
Morris is from Memphis and signed with Kent State coming out of Memphis East High School. But he left Ohio after a year and headed south, playing for Tallahasssee (Fla.) Community College last season. He averaged 14.4 points a game, shot 50.5 percent from the field and 46.9 percent from 3-point land.
"Earvin already brings Division I experience to UTEP, plus he has played in the Panhandle, which is considered to be the best junior college league in the country," said Tallahassee Community College coach Eddie Barnes. "He had a year of maturation with us. He was able to take his game to another level. He's a guard who can score in a lot of different ways. He brings toughness at a very high, competitive level. He's a winner from the time he steps on the floor until the time he steps off it."
Morris led his high school team to a state championship in the highly competitive basketball hotbed of Memphis. Morris also brings a tad of toughness and two-sport athleticism with him. He was a standout wide receiver on the East High football team.
"I actually got some pretty good offers to play football," he said. "Purdue and some other Big Ten schools talked to me. But I love basketball and I felt my best opportunity is basketball. I want to come here and become a better guard and I want to come here and, with the record they had last year, supply one of the missing pieces so we can have another 'Glory Road' here."
Morris played in 17 games as a freshman at Kent State but the assistant coach who recruited had left and the path ahead did not seem bright.
"My coach sat me down and said he didn't see me fitting into his rotation the next year and I felt I could play so the best thing for me was to leave," he said. "Once I got to Tallahassee, things turned around big. Coach Barnes is a stand up guy and he really helped me with my game and his assistants helped me improve my skills and made sure I got my AA degree."
Morris said he talked to a number of schools, including Houston, Robert Morris, Mississippi State and Arkansas.
"This was just the best fit for me," he said. "I came here on my visit, met the guys and I felt this was a great fit."
Laughing, he added, "When Coach Floyd's name first came up on my caller ID, I was shocked. I Googled him and his track record really made my decision to come here an easy one. Coach (Ken) DeWeese was the main one recruiting me and everything just clicked."
Floyd, who was determined to shore up his backcourt after last year, believes Morris brings an instant fit to the basketball puzzle.
"Earvin is a very versatile player who can play different positions and score in a lot of ways," Floyd said. "He is a very instinctive passer, has the ability to shoot the three and can create his own shot. He played at a very competitive level in junior college. He can come in and help our team score in a variety of ways. We love his ability to post in addition to being able to face the basket. He has a very nice mid-range game, which is rare in today's game.
"Earvin made tremendous improvement from his freshman year to his sophomore year of college under the direction of coach Eddie Barnes," Floyd said. "He displayed a willingness to be coached which translated into a great sophomore season."
Morris has another trait that is like a magnet to Floyd, to Miner basketball tradition.
"I've always loved playing defense," he said. "My coaches have always told me and I have always bought in that if you aren't doing anything offensively, just be able to lock down your man on defense. You can create offense off defense. Coach Floyd has told me the same thing ... lock down your man and you'll be OK. Defense is such a big part of the game. Offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships."
Morris is here in El Paso with all his teammates, working and sweating and chasing summer hoop dreams ... trying to make his game better and taking some summer classes.
"I'm majoring in business administration with a minor in accounting," he said, breaking into a smile. "Of course, my dream has always been to play in the NBA. Always. But, after I finish school, I just want to play basketball ... whether it's the NBA or overseas or wherever, I just want to get paid to play this game. I love it."
Earvin Morris began his college basketball journey at another time, in another place and it was a learning experience.
Now, though — and thanks to a detour through Florida — he is truly ready for his college basketball experience.
And he can hardly wait.


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Granville, Thomas D. Walker, 65, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at his home in Granville.
He was born April 12, 1947 in Albany, NY, the son of George and Marietta (Vanhosen) Walker.
Tom attended the Sherburne Village School and graduated from Woodstock Union High School in 1966. Following his education he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served 3 tours of duty in Vietnam. Tom received numerous awards and citations including the "Purple Heart". After his discharge from the service he returned to Vermont where he worked as a carpenter in the Woodstock and S. Royalton areas for many years. He later worked as a painter. Tom loved country music and fronted a local band known as" Tom Walker & the Sundowners". He had even performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. He was also well known for his yodeling. His memberships included both the V.F.W. and the American Legion in Woodstock.
He is survived by his 2 sons; David Walker of Exeter, NH and Troy Walker of San Mateo, CA, a sister Gertrude Harris of Granville and 4 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother Daniel Walker.
Graveside memorial services will be held Tuesday, November 27th at 1:00 P.M. in the Church of Our Savior Cemetery on Route 4( just south of the Killington Gondola) in Killington. There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions in Tom's memory may be made to the Valley Rescue, PO Box 131, Rochester, VT 05767.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Day Funeral Home, Randolph.


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No, it does not look as if Reggie Bush has returned his Heisman Trophy to the Downtown Athletic Club just yet. And, yes, it's possible that he's not planning on returning it ... ever.
That's the conclusion reached by reading this Sports By Brooks post in which Brooks cites a "source" close to Bush's family claiming that Bush has already "decided" he won't be returning the nation's most famous athletics trophy after all. Bush said otherwise -- sort of -- back in September, but later handed the trophy over to the San Diego Hall of Champions museum rather than the DAC and the Heisman trust. The New Orleans Times-Picayune reported June 9 that the trophy is still currently in the museum's possession.
So, yes, it seems clear Bush is either not intending to return the trophy (it having been nearly 10 months now since his announcement) or is simply getting his serious procrastinate on, and hoping everyone forgets about that little pledge in the meantime.
That's not happening, and so Bush is coming in for some finger-wagging and tut-tutting. But here's my question: Should Bush have ever agreed to return the trophy in the first place?
It's true that the trophy is entirely ill-gotten, the benefits lavished on Bush's family having made him ineligible long before he headed to New York to pick it up. It's true that giving it up would be the noble, sportsmanlike thing to do, the most genuine apology Bush could make for the transgressions that have hamstrung and tarnished his former USC program.
But it's not as if the Trust needs it for anything; they've made it clear they're not about to go back and award it to Vince Young. In fact, lost in the race to condemn Bush for not returning it is the little fact that, according to the Picayune, the Trust hasn't even asked for it.
Bush also technically never promised to give it back to begin with, saying that he would "forfeit my title as Heisman winner of 2005" rather than forfeit the actual piece of hardware itself. It's as weaselly as weasel words get, but you also can't argue he didn't leave himself an out.
So if he's not returning it so it can be handed off to someone else, or because he promised to, why are so many college football fans (and writers like Brooks) seemingly so hell-bent on seeing it forfeited? It's simple: we want Bush punished. He did wrong. It's not enough that his name is forever synonymous with scandal and sleaze, that's he's persona non grata at the school which used to adore him, that his name has already been stricken from the Heisman's record books. By breaking the NCAA's rules and then winning the trophy, he stole something from us (and, if you're a Texas fan, stole something from Young). And when you're caught stealing something, you give it back, right?
Right--which is why it's far, far from unfair for the Trust to ask for it returned if they want. But we're also talking about a hunk of metal won for accomplishments now six years in the rearview mirror, and if they're willing to simply move on, the rest of us should too. It would be nice, sure, if Bush was a big enough man to give the trophy up. But if he wants to be the much smaller man who desperately holds onto this one keepsake from from the scattered wreckage of his college football career as a drowning man does a piece of flotsam, I think we can be generous enough to let him.
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Reggie Bush won't return his Heisman. Should he?
Posted on: June 30, 2011 2:37 pm
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Since: Jul 1, 2011
Posted on: July 1, 2011 8:20 pm
Reggie Bush won't return his Heisman. Should he?
if they really want it back buy that boy a bucket of chicken and hell he'll give it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Since: Jan 6, 2009
Posted on: July 1, 2011 2:13 pm
Reggie Bush won't return his Heisman. Should he?
Careful!!! I hear he has O.J. standing watch over it & anyone trying to lift it from under Simpson's nose just might feel a "pricking sensation" just before the "high speed" chase. LOL Who really cares anymore. Crooked is as crooked does. :-/ Huh?!
Since: Nov 26, 2007
Posted on: July 1, 2011 1:24 pm
Reggie Bush won't return his Heisman. Should he?
Keep the Trophy... Reggie was MVP of National Champ team 2004(although Matt L. won Heisman) and was BEST PLAYER in CFB in 2005!
Although Cuda believed Lendale White did all dirty work, Reggie was the most exciting CFB player in the BCS era!
Heisman Trust merely vacated the award for 2005. They have no use for the hardware!
Fight ON!!!
Since: Jul 1, 2011
Posted on: July 1, 2011 12:44 pm
Reggie Bush won't return his Heisman. Should he?
No, but if anyone is interested in purchasing a Heisman, I would look for this one on E-Bay some day.
Since: Jul 1, 2011
Posted on: July 1, 2011 11:55 am
Reggie Bush won't return his Heisman. Should he?
He doesn't have to give it back. The NCAA punished USC not Reggie Bush. They can remove his name from historical records, but I don't think they can take the trophy from him. Especially since he was caught when he no longer was a student at the university
Since: Sep 15, 2006
Posted on: July 1, 2011 10:34 am
Reggie Bush won't return his Heisman. Should he?
Since: May 7, 2011
Posted on: July 1, 2011 7:17 am
Reggie Bush won't return his Heisman. Should he?
Is taking money worth it kids? I rode my bike & worked 2 jobs in college. I paid for my college. No scholarship here.
Since: Jun 5, 2011
Posted on: July 1, 2011 6:17 am
Reggie Bush won't return his Heisman. Should he?
Why on earth would Bush spend an ounce of his own energy or even the money for a UPS ticket to send the trophy back? If he and his parents weren't takers, he would still legitimately have the award. He took money from agents and his parents took a house. I think it's pretty well-documented that Bush didn't major in "following the rules" or "doing the right thing."
Since Bush technically didn't play that year, he technically couldn't possibly be the "outstanding player in college football" for that year. That probably gives the DAC legal grounds to just go and get it themselves, or at least call the museum and request that they give it back. That would be a lot more intelligent and effective than depending on a taker to give back what he took.
Since: Sep 26, 2010
Posted on: July 1, 2011 2:36 am
Reggie Bush won't return his Heisman. Should he?
My feeling is the DAC should hold a vote and withdraw his award, take down his picture and remove the Bush name from any offical Heisman information. Erase any reference and declare that no Heisman was awarded that year. Inform Bush that if the trophy is not returned within 60 days he will be sued for 10 million.
Since: Sep 1, 2008
Posted on: July 1, 2011 2:12 am
Reggie Bush won't return his Heisman. Should he?
Honestly who cares the guy earned it he took no performance enhancing drugs.


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Personally, I think this show is amazing so far! While it does have a good deal of violence, I don't think that's so rare these days. And this has the best "Holy S***!!" moments since ER! I was caught completely off-guard when Emma stabbed her mom! And Jordy dropping down from the ceiling? Super-creepy! Even the music was a great choice - again, evoked the scene in ER when Carter was stabbed... gripping, nerve-wracking, and intense. And played exceedingly well by all parties involved! Always loved KB and JP, so that's not too shocking, but so far the rest of the players are holding their own. But I'm with Claire - Joe's the only one I trust...
While it wasn't my favorite epi, I didn't totally hate it either, as so many here appeared to. I actually liked the case, and the real killer came as a total surprise to me! ESPECIALLY after seeing that C. Thomas Howell was the cult leader! I get a bit tired of the bad guy being the one recognizable guest star in the show, so this was a nice twist! I did think the mugging for the camera went on too long... you would think that after a few days of this, the guys would get back into the case and being the great cops they are, rather than trying to create sound bytes for the camera crew, but whatever. Cute, but kind of "meh" imo. STILL a huge fan, no matter what they do! Especially after the fun of last week's show! Keep it coming, Castle!
I hardly even know where to begin with this episode. It was so moving, and poignant, and touching, and inspiring to me. I particularly loved Arastoo's monologue (or "rant" as some have called it), as I have some Muslim friends who were near me in Philadelphia when the planes hit, and I know that they were just as shocked and appalled and saddened by the actions of these extremists as I was. I also loved that he was bothered by the fact that he couldn't put this "homeless man" to rest, as he deserved. Then to have that man turn out to be not only a war hero, but a hero in the 9/11 tragedy as well? I don't remember an hourly series ever making me cry so much, or reminding me of that horrible day in such a non-sensationalistic and propagandasized way, and I truly appreciated it. And no - I'm not sure those are real words (ha). As for the butt-slapping... that was just Bones trying to understand a societal behavior in her usual endearing, awkward way. BRAVO!!!
Love this epi! Even though you know nothing truly bad will happen to Castle, it still kept me a little on edge, wondering who would do this to him and why... As others here, I loved the library scene, but I also loved the scene with Lanie - it led me to think that Kate was upset about the "affair" that Castle was having, but turned out she was just scared and worried about the man she loves. She's a very pro-active kind of woman, and not knowing what to do to make it right and prove his innocence was taking a toll... Also - @Ali Sr. - "We need SERENITY from our ruggedly handsome writer RICHARD CASTLE" - LOL!!! Was that an intentional nod, or just how that came out? Either way I loved it! :)
So many questions, so many possibilities... Gonna be a GREAT season!
First - let me just say THANKS AMC for the Walking Dead weekend!! My last pathetic excuse for a cable company didn't have AMC (or much of anything else, for that matter), so I missed all of S2. GREAT to be caught up with one of my fave shows!! I agree with pretty much everything said here - both in the review and on-line. LOVED the Carol/Daryl chemistry (Daryl is my fave character, so it's nice to see him lightening up on a rare occasion). Carl is less of a burden, so less annoying. Lori is getting her due (couldn't stand the self-righteous having-my-cake-and-eating-it-too thing she had going on, and actually LOVED it when Andrea called her on her BS!!) - and LOVE the idea behind the walker baby!! Very curious as to what will happen with the others they found in the prison... would you just let them join up? Since they are in a jail, maybe they could bring them to their cell block, but keep them lock up most of the time? Also curious as to WHY Michonne has two pet walkers?? So many questions, so many possibilities... Gonna be a GREAT season!
And just a side note... I didn't realize how creepy my handle was until I saw it posted... sorry about that! NOT a mad stalker or anything! LOL!!
I may get bashed for this, but I wish we could go back to the days where the show was more about the CASES and less about the RELATIONSHIPS!! I love when the whole Jeffersonian team contributes a piece of the puzzle, and Booth intimidates the suspect into confessing. THAT'S what made me love the show from the beginning... and there were only teasers about the personal relationships, not whole episodes devoted to nothing else! About this epi - I agree with most others on here. Brennan's reaction to the dead tiger was too much and out-of-character. Glad Sweets broke up with Daisy (otherwise known as the Most Annoying Character. Ever.), but didn't like the circumstances... I mean, really - he didn't know it was a momentous thing? How many degrees does he have again??? The running for Pres thing was kind of funny, but over-done. Just kind of a meh epi, imo.
But I digress... I do think it needs to get back in the lab with the core people, and maybe one of the less-annoying squinterns. THAT would be refreshing!!
I actually liked this episode - it was cute and funny, and just lighthearted. I actually like Sweets. I think Sweets is, well, sweet! Though he's finally growing up a bit (been a giant kid who's extremely naive!). Maybe this thing with Starling is him realizing that he doesn't have to be with the first girl he loved, and that there are other possibilities for him? I sure hope so, because I'm in the "Daisy-is-the-most-annoying-character-EVER" group. I mean really - who plays one-upmanship with their BOSS on a regular basis??? Anyway, I think Sweets has more layers to him (remember the scars, people?), and this ep was a way to flesh some of those out (excuse the pun). BUT - I'm also with some of the others on here - BRING BACK GORDON GORDON!!! HE was genius!!! And WHY does every character on a show have to be 20-30 and gorgeous?? I kind of miss the old TV shows where characters looked like real PEOPLE!! But I digress... I do think it needs to get back in the lab with the core people, and maybe one of the less-annoying squinterns. THAT would be refreshing!!


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The redacted version of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation file on former judge Richard Baumgartner was made available for public view on Friday.
Special Judge Jon Kerry Blackwood unsealed the redacted version of the file during a hearing on Thursday in which he granted new trials to four of the defendants in the Christian-Newsom case.
The original version of the TBI file is said to be about 1,200 pages long. The redacted version is just 155 pages.
Click here to see part 1 of the 155-page document
Click here to see part 2 of the 155-page document
Channon Christian and Chris Newsom were kidnapped, tortured, raped and murdered in January 2007. After that, four people - Lemaricus Davidson, Letalvis Cobbins, George Thomas and Vanessa Coleman - were convicted in their deaths.
Davidson was sentenced to the death, Thomas and Cobbins received life in prison, and Coleman was sentenced to 53 years.
After their trials, allegations about Baumgartner, who presided over their cases, came to light.
The former judge admitted to an addiction to prescription painkillers and was disbarred in October.
On Thursday, Judge Blackwood finally revealed the details of the TBI file on Baumgartner, later ruling that his conduct, along with what he saw as structural errors in the trial, was enough to warrant new trials for the defendants.
The file reveals years of prescription pain pill addiction for Baumgartner, who doctor-shopped, bought pills illegally on the street and even carried on a sexual relationship with one of his suppliers.
Included in the file is a document from a Kroger pharmacy, listing all of the medications Baumgartner bought at that location from May 2006 to November 2010.
During that time, he received 11 different medications prescribed by 12 different people, including a veterinarian who prescribed him Hydrocodone.
That was just one of several painkillers the former judge got from that pharmacy. In fact, during that time period, Baumgartner got more than 2,000 Hydrocodone pills alone.
The file contains interviews with more than two-dozen people, many of whom worked closely with Baumgartner and had concerns about his behavior.
Several of those interviewed described an incident during the Vanessa Coleman jury selection, which took place in Nashville.
The collection of interviews reveals that prosecutors Takisha Fitzgerald and Leland Price were in a car following Baumgartner on Interstate 40 back toward Knoxville.
The prosecutors said they noticed Baumgartner swerving erratically to the point they felt he was endangering other drivers, so they attempted to call the judge, who did not answer the phone.
They then called Jennifer Judy, Baumgartner's assistant, to let her know of the situation. Judy, who was traveling with capital case adviser Susan Jones, was able to reach the former judge by phone and told him to pull over at an exit. Once she caught up with him, Judy took over and drove the judge back to Knoxville.
The file also details Baumgartner's relationship with Deena Castleman, a woman who went through drug court and became the former judge's supplier.
According to the interviews, the judge would often buy pills from her, even visiting her while she was at St. Mary's Hospital, to procure drugs from her there.
The two eventually started a sexual relationship, with Castleman reporting that the two engaged in sexual acts in the judge's chambers on several occasions.
Baumgartner also is accused of asking both a judge and an attorney for favors in her cases along with lying about a drug test so that Castleman could stay at the YWCA.
It was through Castleman that Baumgartner met Christopher Gibson, a man who had appeared in the former judge's own courtroom. Baumgartner got his drugs through Gibson as well.
Many of those interviewed said they began noticing a potentially serious problem with Baumgartner during the Vanessa Coleman trial, the final case of the four Christian-Newsom trials.
Some reported he had trouble reading the verdicts, stumbling over many of his words.
Judy said that, at one point, Baumgartner put is head down on the bench, and she passed him a note telling him that he needed to "sit up or get off the bench" because he was disrespecting the victims' families.
It was all of this information, and more, that played a role in Judge Blackwood's decision to grant new trials.
10News spoke with several jurors from the Davidson trial who expressed disappointment in the move.
One man, who wanted to remain anonymous, said he was shocked to hear about the Baumgartner revelations, adding that he never saw any odd behavior from the judge.
"I feel that we, the jury, convicted him, not Judge Baumgartner, and to me, it's just, I don't know, I'm just disgusted by how it's overturned, but there's nothing I can say or do that's gonna change it," he said.
The juror went on to say that the trial was incredibly difficult for both him and his family, and he feels for the future jurors who will have to go through all of that again.
"All the pictures, all the things we had to see through that trial, I'll never be able to get out of my mind, nor will the other jurors on that trial, and to think that now, including alternates, 60 more jurors are going to have to go through that and have pictures put in their mind that they can never get out, and the families are going to have to go through all these trials, I'm angered, and I'm just disgusted and just sick to my stomach," he said. "I feel like it was just a waste. My time was wasted, and my life was changed forever, and I'm never going to be able to get those images out of my mind."
No dates have been set yet for the new trials, but a hearing is scheduled for Jan. 12.
Because of the double jeopardy rule, no defendants can face any harsher penalty than they received the first time. That means only Davidson could again face the death penalty.
Check back to wbir.com throughout the day for updates.


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I love statistics, but everyone (including my editors!) seems like the proverbial deer in the headlights when it comes to making sense out of data in the labor industry. So in this month's newsletter, we're tackling how the big forces might really be impacting your career, job, and the well-being of your workforce -- or not.
First, we have to question how and why we let all this data into our heads in the first place. If the reason is to prevent our minds from pondering the uncertainty and fears that plague us all, there is no number more likely to keep us distracted than the unemployment figures. But that rate, as I've said before, is really quite useless. Dig into the statistics yourself to figure out how the economy can add 151,000 jobs and have the unemployment rate stay the same. In the process, you will learn about the "marginally attached," "involuntary part-time," and "discouraged" workers. These are the people who move the unemployment number, and more importantly, the overall insecurity about working in the new age.
And what do you get when you combine down time and unemployment statistics? Holy Human Resources! It's The Adventures of Unemployed Man! This comic book, written by a laid-off media guy, really got us thinking about the flaws in our employment system. For example, an increase in average weekly wages isn't always a "silver lining." People are working more, not getting paid more for their work. There are also some areas where there are expected to be labor shortages. In the past, I've argued that there are real labor shortages *today* in certain segments of media, and employers who are having a hard time filling certain jobs need to do two things: pay more as opposed to expect employees to do more; and make their companies authentically attractive places to work. A good place to start is to rewrite that crap on your corporate website.
Another statistic-saturated area of note is the topic of workplace demographics. We hear that by 2014, half the workforce will be "millennials," and 60 percent will be female. But behind the numbers, as this insightful piece reminds us, are more subtle qualitative differences driven by age and gender, not generational differences driven by sheer numbers.
People of all ages are behaving differently these days, especially when using social media in the job search. Are you adapting to the new techniques and methods? Or are you going to be just another marginally attached, involuntary, part-time, discouraged statistic?
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Despite Recession, Labor Shortage Looms (Human Resource Executive Online)
When HRE Online paired the number of openings for the five fastest-growing jobs with the career aspirations of 2010 high-school graduates, it turns out there's a mismatch. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that 16 percent of all job openings in 2018 will be in education, but just nine percent half of high school graduates want to go into education. More importantly, eight percent of job openings will be in marketing but only two percent of students view the field as desirable. Oh no!
The Silver Lining: Higher Wages (CNN Money)
Average weekly wages rose in October by the biggest percentage since the Great Depression -- up 3.5 percent compared to a year ago. It's not due to employees getting raises, but those who are working are working longer and harder, which translates, any way you cut it, to more money in workers' pockets. This could be key to turning the economy around, analysts say.
Emerging Expectations from Shifting Workplace Demographics (HRM Today)
By 2014, half of the workforce will be millennials. If that doesn't scare you, great. But either way, you're going to have to cope with it and other changes in the workforce: in four years, the workforce will be more female, more tech-savvy, and more connected than ever before.
What Happened to Downtime? (Fast Company)
"Why do we give up our sacred space so easily? Because space is scary. During these temporary voids of distraction, our minds return to the uncertainty and fears that plague all of us. To escape this chasm of self-doubt and unanswered questions, you tune into all of the activity and data for reassurance."
Authenticity: Do You Really Think Applicants Believe That Crap on Your Corporate Site? (ERE.net)
Short version: If you feel like you can't say "crap," you're probably not really trying hard to be authentic. Applicants respond to signs that "lawyers, PR people, and corporate invertebrates have not been allowed to completely reduce your messaging to 100 percent corporate blah blah." Here's how.
Holy Human Resources! Comic Book Character Captures Dual Nature of HR Pros (Workforce.com)
A new graphic novel called The Adventures of Unemployed Man, written by a laid-off media guy, portrays HR as an evil villainess. How do you feel about *that*?
8 Ways to Land a Job Using LinkedIn (mediabistro.com)
Here's how jobseekers are using LinkedIn right now. Are you adapting to their new techniques and methods?
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Watch A Great Short Film On The Future Of Technology And Education
We're still teaching our kids using a 20th-century paradigm, but many visionaries—like the ones in this video—have plans to take our advances in computing and technology and use them to explode the idea of what education can be.
"Knowing something is probably an obsolete idea. You don't actually need to know anything. … It's the teacher's job to point young minds toward the right kind of questions. The teacher doesn't need to give any answers, because answers are everywhere." That's the explanation for how the foundations of education need to change, given as part of the introduction to this short online film, The Future of Learning. If the past involved the memorization of facts and concepts (because you needed them in your head) the future—where all these facts are available at our fingertips—should involve a new way of learning.
The Future of Learning was made by Ericsson as part of their Networked Society series (we wrote about their excellent installment on cities a few months ago). This next video checks in with companies like Knewton and Coursera about their quest to use technology to help engage all children and make the learning experience both more engaging and more streamlined.
The whole piece offers an inspirational view of what the future of education might be. Getting there is probably harder than Seth Godin's solution of having colleges stop using SATs as an admission criteria, but the vision of an education system that allows every child, anywhere in the world, succeed in the way best suited for them, is certainly a valuable goal. If that is what technology can bring to the classroom, then may it come as fast as possible.
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Remarkable piece. It's a fine example of serendipity that I cam across this within minutes of a post via LinkedIn calling for "disruptive innovation" in education. Here's the link: http://www.linkedin.com/today/...
I recommend every teacher, administrator, parent -- and student --- take a look at this video and consider their respective contribution to making educational revolution (or, at least, a meaningful evolution) possible for the next generation.
To me, in many ways it comes down to engagement -- topics to teachers to tools to students. A process that makes connections between learning and life. Wow. Maybe now is the time for me to get into teaching like I always meant to...


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The following guidelines will be applied in the review process:
Project Plan: Evaluate the proposed project plan. Are the purpose and goals clear and well developed? Are key deliverables adequately described? Is there a realistic timeline for the deliverables? Is there a plan for a presence at an annual meeting of the AUR (examples of activities that would satisfy the presence requirement include but are not limited to a scientific abstract, a scientific poster, an educational poster, or an educational course or workshop)? Will the project result in an enduring product that will be freely accessible to the radiologic community at large (examples of products that would satisfy the enduring requirement include, but are not limited to, an article published in Academic Radiology, a video presentation, a podcast, a web presentation)? Will the project be generalizable to settings and institutions other than that of the grantee? Are the required resources available? Is there a reasonable chance of completion within the proposed time frame? Is the budget realistic? Is there a described method of evaluation that will judge success or failure of the goals of the activity? Does the evaluation plan have appropriate outcome measures?
Applicant: Evaluate the training and experience of the applicant as they relate to the proposed project plan. Does the applicant have a demonstrated interest in ethics and professionalism in radiology? If an early career applicant, does he/she have adequate experience and training? If established, has he/she demonstrated an ongoing record of accomplishments that are related to the project plan? Is the applicant's time commitment realistic?
Organizational Commitment: Evaluate the commitment of the applicant's organization to provide adequate support for the project plan. Does the applicant have access to appropriate resources, including equipment, other materials, space, assistants, and mentors? Does the organization allow appropriate time? Will the organizational environment in which the work will be done contribute to the likelihood of success? Will the project benefit from unique features of the organizational environment, subject populations, or collaborative arrangements?
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Unemployment Improves as Workers Leave; Printing Employment Shrinks; A Small Business Setback
By Dr. Joe Webb on April 10th, 2012
The unemployment rate for March was 8.2%, an improvement from 8.3%, but the statisticians at the Bureau of Labor Statistics chided those who would make a big deal of it by saying the employment situation was "little changed." The unemployment rate's actual change was from 8.27% to 8.19%, a 0.8 percentage point change. It was change, nonetheless.
The problem continues to be the shrinking labor force. It fell by 164,000 workers, and employment fell by 31,000. Remember, these data are from the household survey, which includes very small businesses and self-employed workers. The household survey is used to calculate the unemployment rate.
The payroll data gets all of the press attention, with an increase of +120,000 employees, but that was half of what was expected, so the report was considered to be very discouraging in light of recent months where it was breaking the +200,000 consistently. The payroll report has about a plus or minus range of 130,000, so it could have contracted by 10,000 workers, or increased by 250,000. No one really knows the real numbers for months. It's better to look at the long term trends.
Since March of last year, the labor force is up by 1.3 million, the number employed is up by almost 2.3 million. The number of people not in the labor force is also up by almost 2.3 million. This March alone, the number of people no longer in the labor force was up by +333,000 since February, which is not a good sign.
We know this: the unemployment rate is getting better slowly, and often for the wrong reasons.
What of printing industry employment. Starting with the beginning of the recession, printing employment has declined for 49 of 52 months, falling by -158,800 jobs in that period, about -3,000 per month. March was a -2,800 drop from February, which does not bode well for March printing shipments; last year's March shipments were in the range of $7.4 billion, but our models suggest $7.1 billion this year. We're hoping for flat instead. (Click on employment chart to enlarge).
Employment in graphic design and ad agencies is still increasing, based on February's data (March data will be released next month). It is likely that ad agency employment will surpass printing industry employment by the end of this year.
An important part of the economy is the condition of small business. Last week, we mentioned that one of our recovery indicators, proprietor's income, was still lagging the level it was at the start of the recession once adjusted for inflation. The monthly survey of small businesses conducted by the National Federation of Small Business took a step back, breaking a six month rise in small business optimism. Their chart is below (click to enlarge).
I've marked their chart with two lines. The first and longest line is the bottom of the recession in the early 1990s, which by most historical standards was not all that bad. The shorter line above it is the bottom of the small business slowdown in early 2003. The NFIB index reached the levels of the latter recently, but looks like it's stuck in a range between the two lines, at least for now.
An indicator of the state of the economy that we believe is better to watch than GDP is real disposable per capita income. Real means that it is adjusted for inflation, disposable means that it is income after taxes, and per capita means that it is per person. The sideways state of the economy is obvious from the chart (click to enlarge).


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