text:
Councilmen Travis Finkenbinder and Robert Longenecker, both Republicans, are not seeking re-election. Council appointed Finkenbinder to fill a vacancy after Keith Costello resigned in October 2011, and his two-year term will end Dec. 31. First elected in 2001, Longenecker has served three terms and has decided to retire.
Incumbents Cornelius "Pat" Hennessy and Mark A. Smith and newcomers Scott Mazzocca, Leon Nissley, Raymond J. Andreno and Joseph Templin Jr.
Robert Dailey and Beth Shearer are vying for the GOP nod for the two-year seat. There are no Democrats on the ballot.
Hennessy, 57, of 47 N. Lincoln St. was first appointed to council in February 2007, filling the seat vacated by the late Richard Mazzocca, who stepped into the mayor's post at the time.
He said he is running "because I'd like to see the borough complete the stormwater management project and build the new municipal center."
"One of the main issues (for the borough) is the stormwater system," he said, "and trying to keep the taxes low.
Hennessy, assistant shift operator for the wastewater-treatment plant of the Swatara Township Authority in Dauphin County, said he also would like to see the borough save money by streamlining meetings and reducing the staff duties and functions.
Like Hennessy, Smith, 39, called stormwater one of the biggest issues for the borough.
"This is an ongoing problem that will always be up there on our to-do list," said Smith, sales manager at GED Construction Inc.
Smith, 126 E. Walnut St., said he is running for re-election "because I feel that I am concerned for all of the people of the borough."
"I hope that I will be able to bring sound judgment and help make the borough of Palmyra a great place to live for all our residents, young and old," he said. "I bring different perspectives to the table and can help guide us in a direction moving forward for the future."
Nissley, 60, of 646 N. Railroad St.
"I want to serve the people in the community," he said. "We have to bring the government back to the people and for the people."
Nissley, who is retired as a laborer-mechanic at a wastewater treatment plant, said he believes the most significant issue for the borough is money. And he said he would like to see the borough pursue other avenues to pay for some of the projects needed.
"As in most places, the biggest issue is the budget," he said. "We need to research other avenues before we put large sums of money for projects."
Andreno, 64, of 120 Winesap Lane said he believes he could bring executive and financial experience to council.
"I see a lot of indecisiveness on council," he said. "I see a lack of experience. I can bring a lot of experience to the council, having worked in the field for 25 years."
Andreno's experience extends beyond the financial world. He also worked in emergency services, as a fire chief and an emergency coordinator.
He sees stormwater management as a major issue, but he said council also needs to understand its citizens and businesses.
"The presentation of council to its citizens needs improvement," he said. "The council works for the people ... and needs to listen to the residents."
Mazzocca, son of the late Mayor Richard Mazzocca, said he is running because "it's in my blood." His father was on council for many years before serving as mayor.
A restaurant owner, Mazzocca, 37, of 232 E. Cherry St. said there are many issues in the community, but there are great things about the town, too.
"I want to be part of the development and growth of the town I love so much," said Mazzocca, owner of Mazzocca's Place family restaurant in North Londonderry Township.
One of the ongoing issues that has raised concerns among citizens, he explained, is the construction of a new municipal building and whether the community can afford a new building or whether it should renovate the existing one. He said citizens also are concerned about street paving and the development of parks.
Templin, 143 N. Chestnut St., who has run unsuccessfully for council in the past, did not return phone calls for information and an interview. He is retired and a member of the borough Planning Commission.
Recently appointed councilman, Dailey and resident Shearer are seeking the Republican nomination for the two-year term.
Dailey, 52, of 109 W. Orchard Drive, who has run for council in the past, was appointed this year to fill the seat vacated by Corrine Topper. An occupational health and safety consultant, he said he has always been interested in helping the community.
"I've always had an interest in serving local government and the local community. I would like to make an impact," he said. "I'm bringing a renewed sense of accountability back to Borough Council and borough management by holding folks accountable for decisions made by both and rules already on the books."
Since joining council three months ago, Dailey said, staff is now tracking the status on more items and reporting back to council, which has been taking action.
Dailey said the borough is facing a multitude of issues, and stormwater is a big one.
"Palmyra has growth-constraint issues, and we have to live within our means," he said. "We're not growing, unlike the surrounding townships that keep growing."
He said he would like to see more business in the community.
"I'm thrilled with all the new businesses, and I'd like to see more come into town," he said.
Shearer, 37, of 214 W. Cherry St. was involved with the 250th anniversary committee and now serves as the president of the Palmyra Area Heritage Association, a historical society that is an offshoot of the anniversary committee. Shearer said she'd like to make a difference in her community.
"Over the past several years I have been involved in planning and organizing events in the borough, and through that, I've met a lot of wonderful people, I've learned a lot, and I'd like to try to make a difference in the borough," she said. "It's the residents and the businesses and organizations that make Palmyra what it is, and I think sometimes that is forgotten."
Shearer, a neurophysiology technician, said she would like to see more resident participation in the borough's decisions.
"I think sometimes the borough residents do not get to have enough input before decisions are made that affect them," she said. "And I think some issues are decided on too quickly without looking at both sides of the issue."
Other issues on her list are sinkholes and the budget, spending and taxes, she said.
email@example.com; 717-272-5611, ext. 151


text:
- Filed Under
Lobbying reports filed by the Michigan Trucking Association usually don't show it spending enough money to take a lawmaker to dinner.
And its political action committee doesn't spend much, either.
Yet, the association that lobbies for the trucking industry may be one of Lansing's most effective. The state tax on diesel fuel has remained flat since 1984, and fines for overweight trucks have not gone up since 1988. ...

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Ten years of SWAP
2010 is the tenth anniversary of the Social Policy and Social Work Subject Centre. Now part of the higher Education Academy the Subject Centre started out life as part of the Learning and Teaching Subject Network (LTSN).
Highlights from the ten years include:
The Joint Social Work Education Conference
"an increased awareness of the range of research being undertaken around the country which I will incorporate more explicitly into my teaching…trying out ideas from other universities to tackle similar problems in teaching and learning"
SWAP has run this national conference on behalf of a planning group since 2001. The conference has become the main national meeting place for all the key stakeholders in social work education and now includes the social work research conference. In 2009 the conference was attended by more than 400 people.
Mental Health in Higher Education (mhhe)
SWAP manages this project for learning and teaching about mental health, in collaboration with four other subject centres. mhhe has facilitated interdisciplinary dialogue about teaching in mental health, established a mechanism for employers and policy makers to engage with educators in higher education and supported the contribution of users and carers within higher education to teaching and learning. It now links to over 1400 educators.
External Examiners
"I really appreciate having been able to do it this way as it saved me much time and effort in making individual approaches."
Since 2004, SWAP has worked in collaboration with the four UK Care Councils to support the work of external examiners through annual workshops (each attended by approximately 70 examiners and potential examiners), the creation of a database listing over 200 external examiners and the publication of guidance on the external examiner role for both examiners and heads of programmes.
Integrated Children's Services - Higher Education (ICS-HE)
"In developing new degree course I shall look at including at least a module on IPE and shall try to create further links"
2006-2008 SWAP led this project on professional education in higher education for integrated children's services, to meet the Every Child Matters agenda. Five subject centres, the Sector Skills Councils and Professional and Statutory Bodies were involved. A major national conference was held attended by over 200 delegates, and the project outputs including a Knowledge Review disseminated widely within and outside higher education, to ministerial level.
Outcomes of Social Work Education (OSWE)
"the project has led to a significant number of universities developing their work to measure learning outcomes"
SWAP provided support for this project to promote capacity to evaluate the outcomes of social work education. Funded by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) with further support from the Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS), outputs included a national event and a recently published monograph of collected papers; the latter has been recognised by the Chair of the Social Work Reform Board for England as showing "that it is possible to measure learning and that this approach can be used to refine teaching to maximise learning."
E-supported Learning and Teaching Enhancement (ELTE)
"Now using an efolio tool with students, built our own from ideas from the event and how people had used/done efolios."
In 2007 SWAP was funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) and the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) to undertake this two-year project. It involved the development and dissemination of resources for technology supported learning and teaching in social policy and social work. A range of publications and events were delivered, including Techtrain: a highly-rated hands-on workshop for participants to create their own learning resources using a variety of technologies.
Post-graduate Research: Social Policy Survey
"We may have PGs teaching social policy next year so the results of the survey would clearly be useful to us"
SWAP conducted this survey to scope out the teaching roles and responsibilities performed by social policy postgraduates who teach. The aim was to identify and disseminate ways in which social policy postgraduate teachers might be supported at a national and/or regional level. It was organised in partnership with the Social Policy Association through its chair and postgraduate representative and the Joint University Council-Social Policy through its chair. Findings are to be disseminated in July 2010.
Enhancing social work students learning experience and readiness to undertake practice
"Your findings will be of interest to both NISCC and the Department"
This SWAP funded project was undertaken by George Wilson and Berni Kelly, Queen's University, Belfast. Findings, including the identification of key learning priorities for continued professional development during the Assessed Year in Employment (AYE), have already been picked up by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council and the Degree Partnership Network (of practitioners). In addition the research is expected to have a wider application for England following the recommendations of the Social Work Taskforce.
Social Work Reform Board
"It speaks directly to our current review of our admissions process."
Following substantive support in terms of both input and dissemination of the work of the Social Work Taskforce in 2009, SWAP is now a member of the Social Work Reform Board. SWAP is facilitating dialogue across higher education social work programmes and is expected to be involved in the implementation of the reform plans. Furthermore, a recent SWAP report on current admissions practices is informing the Reform Board's decisions on calibre of entrants.
Improving social work responses to substance use: models of good practice for social work education
"I will be using some of the exercises and a case study with my students"
This SWAP funded project, undertaken by Sarah Galvani and Donald Forrester at the Tilda Goldberg Centre for Research in Social Work and Social Care, focused on a theme consistently highlighted in recent government inquiries. The project produced a series of groundbreaking learning and teaching resources that enable non-specialists to integrate this significant but often neglected topic into the curriculum.


text:
California Community Colleges
California Community Colleges require Creative Commons Attribution for Chancellor's Office Grants & Contracts
At today's meeting of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, the Board voted unanimously to require open licensing on publicly funded materials resulting from all Chancellor's Office contracts and grants.
The previous policy for these grants maintained 'all rights reserved' copyright over grant materials by the Chancellor's Office; the exact language (PDF) reading, "The copyright for all materials first produced as a result of this Work for Hire agreement shall belong to the Chancellor's Office."
Upon reviewing the existing policy, and discussing the benefits of open licensing for publicly funded materials, the Board of Governors voted to adjust its policy so that any works created under contracts or grants funded by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office will be made available under the Creative Commons Attribution license (CC BY) license.
The Chancellor's Office will maintain its copyright over grant and contract funded materials, while enabling wide dissemination, reuse, and adaptation of those materials under the CC BY license. With 72 districts and 112 colleges, the California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in world to now require a CC BY license on its publicly funded grant materials.
According to the press release (PDF),
Using a CC BY license also saves taxpayers money by not funding duplicate work that may only be accessible on the local level. For instance, under the old grant requirements a community college staff may have produced a report under contract from the Chancellor's Office but was not required to openly license or share that report with other colleges. This made it difficult for other colleges to access and reuse the report, but with the new CC BY requirement, other colleges can both view the report and reuse, share, and improve upon it with updated information and data.
"The Chancellor's Office already held copyrights to all materials that had been contracted," California Community Colleges Chancellor Brice W. Harris said. "But the great thing about the action taken by the board of governors this afternoon is that those materials will now be available to a world-wide audience. Also, the tax-paying public shouldn't be required to pay twice or more to access and use educational materials, first via the funding of the research and development of educational resources and then again when they purchase materials like textbooks they helped fund. So, ultimately this decision to change the board's regulations will save taxpayers money over time. That's always a good thing."
Dean Florez, President and CEO of the 20 Million Minds Foundation added:
"These are exciting times as the California Community Colleges takes the lead in advancing higher education. Creative Commons licensing saves families and taxpayers money and the advancement of Open Educational Resources further expands access to materials for faculty members and their students."
The video of the open policy discussion from the September 9th meeting is embedded below and available here. Learn more at the press release (PDF) and the presentation and analysis of the agenda item (PDF) from the meeting. Creative Commons is thrilled with this recent development and hopes this new policy by the California Community Colleges inspires other college systems to also implement open policies for their grants and contracts.
Thank you, California Community Colleges for ensuring publicly funded educational resources are openly licensed.
Related: California's Community Colleges Shift to Creative Commons Licenses by The Chronicle of Higher Education4 Comments »
A Brief Overview of U.S. Public Policy on OER from California's Community Colleges to the Obama Administration
The Publius Project at Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet and Society offers a new essay on OER and public policy in the United States: A Brief Overview of U.S. Public Policy on OER from California's Community Colleges to the Obama Administration . Written by Carolina Rossini and Erhardt Graeff, it does a great job of pointing out the major recent movements toward OER in state and federal governments, and thoughtfully evaluates the issues that each initiative brings to the table.
"This post draws significantly from an interview on August 10, 2009 with Hal Plotkin, a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Dept. of Education, who has closely followed and been involved with OER policies in California. The interview was part of research on the educational materials sector being conducted under the Industrial Cooperation Project at the Berkman Center at Harvard University. The research is part of a broader project being led by Prof. Yochai Benkler and coordinated by Carolina Rossini. In the research, we are seeking to understand the approaches to innovation in some industrial sectors, such as alternative energy, educational materials, and biotechnology. The intention is to map the degree to which open and commons-based practices are being used compared to proprietary approaches and what forces drive the adoption and development of these models."
Like all content on the Publius site, the essay is available via CC BY-SA.Comments Off on A Brief Overview of U.S. Public Policy on OER from California's Community Colleges to the Obama Administration
Bill Enabling Community Colleges to Establish OER Pilot Program is signed into law
Last week, a bill enabling the California Community Colleges to integrate open educational resources (OER) into its core curriculum was signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger. AB 2261 authorizes the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges "to establish a pilot program to provide faculty and staff from community college districts around the state with the information, methods, and instructional materials to establish open education resources centers." The program would provide a structure by which community college faculty and staff could vet and repurpose OER in order to create high quality course materials and textbooks for college students. The resulting materials would themselves be openly licensed or available in the public domain so that they could be further adapted and repurposed for future and individual contexts. High quality OER would also set a new and much needed economic standard for publishers, who currently charge exorbitant prices for college textbooks. According to the LA times, textbook prices accounted for almost 60% of a community college student's educational costs last year.
This legislation is spearheaded by Assemblyman Ira Ruskin and Hal Plotkin, President of the Foothill and De Anza Community College District's Governing Board of Trustees. Hal writes,
"This is the first legislation that puts the state of California squarely behind those of us who are working to create free, high-quality, vetted public domain — or "open" — educational resources for community college students, who stand to save literally hundreds of millions of dollars over the coming decade as a result.
The scholar David Wiley has observed that introducing Open Educational Resources into the public education system is the most significant development since the establishment of Land Grant colleges and universities in the mid 1800's.
What's also wonderful is the knowledge that, even in these difficult days when our system seems so very broken, an ordinary citizen like me can still offer up a useful idea and see it enacted into law."
See the news article on this here, and the latest version of the bill here. The Foothill-De Anza Community College District in Silicon Valley is a leading institution in the open education movement; they established the Community College Consortium for Open Educational Resources (CCCOER) last year, which exists "to identify, create and/or repurpose existing OER as Open Textbooks and make them available for use by community college students and faculty."1 Comment »


text:
Good morning: with less than 36 hours to go until Iowa's caucuses take place, the first GOP presidential race couldn't be closer and the candidates are delivering their closing arguments in a desperate push to win.
The latest polling shows little to seperate Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum in the top tier, with a mini-battle going on between Rick Perry, Newt Gingrich and Michele Bachmann to win the second division and maybe the last ticket in the bus out of Iowa.
What we'll see from now until the caucuses actually start at 8pm ET is retail politics on a scale rarely seen. The race is so tight that one slip today could see a candidate toppling off the tightrope and into the clown section.
We'll be keeping tabs on the candidates movements today, with reporters on the ground in the Hawkeye State. Stay tuned – and leave your comments below.
And don't forget to enter our exciting Iowa Caucus Prediction competition – and win prizes.
Today's round-up of must-reads:
• Headed for a Photo Finish in Iowa – PPP
Pollster PPP has one of the better track records, and its final Iowa poll shows very little daylight between the top three of Romney, Santorum and Paul:
The Republican caucus in Iowa is headed for a photo finish, with the three leading contenders all within two points of each other. Ron Paul is at 20%, Mitt Romney at 19%, and Rick Santorum at 18%. Rounding out the field are Newt Gingrich at 14%, Rick Perry at 10%, Michele Bachmann at 8%, Jon Huntsman at 4%, and Buddy Roemer at 2%.
• More than winning, front-runners must meet expectations – Des Moines Register
The DMR's awesome coverage of the caucuses continues with this piece running through the candidates and the best and worst they can expect from Tuesday night's result
• Santorum's Challenge: Broaden His Appeal Beyond Evangelical Christians – New York Times
Classic NYT reportage-analysis piece on Santorum's sudden rise in the Iowa polls.
• Last full day of campaigning: Who will make it through? – Des Moines Register
How each candidate plans to make use of the final hours before the caucuses.
• Ron Paul's Secret Plan To Actually Win – Buzzfeed
Mildly misleading title but a smart deconstruction of the Ron Paul national strategy from Buzzfeed's brand new political unit – the brash newcomer to the US political media that you will be hearing a lot more of. A lot. (The "secret plan," by the way, is the Obama 2008 model of dominating the caucuses and racking up delegates in places like North Dakota.)
Adam Gabbatt is in Des Moines, and he sees the Democratic party's newly-established "war room" under siege from Occupy the Caucuses protesters last night:The Guardian's
Abour 15 protesters entered the base at the Renaissance Savery hotel, complaining they were being prevented from meeting with Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Some gained access to what the DNC is calling their war room – a centralised space set aside for providing press briefings during the Iowa caucuses – before being escorted out by police.
It seems that Wasserman Schultz wasn't actually in Iowa, although there seems some confusion on that point.
Where are the candidates today? In Iowa a better question would be: where aren't they?
There's so much going on today I'm just going to paste the whole schedule in for your reading pleasure. All times are CT (ET -1, GMT -6).
Mitt Romney
8.10am: Holds a rally. Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport
11.50am: Holds a rally. Weber Paper, Dubuque
4.10pm: Holds a rally, Pate Asphalt, Marion
8.40pm: Holds a rally, Competitive Edge, Clive
Rick Santorum
10am: Holds a meet-and-greet with supporters. The Reising Sun Cafe, Polk City
11.30am: Holds a meet-and-greet with supporters. Hotel Pattee, Perry
2pm: Holds a meet-and-greet with supporters. Pizza Ranch, Boone
4pm: Holds a meet-and-greet with supporters. Pizza Ranch, Newton
6pm: Holds meet-and-greet with supporters. Pizza Ranch, Altoona
8pm: Is interviewed on Hannity, Fox News.
Ron Paul
In Iowa to campaign with son, Senator Rand Paul.
11.15am: Makes Polk County appearance. Des Moines Marriott Downtown, Des Moines
1pm: Makes Scott County appearance. SteepleGate Inn-Williamburg Room, Davenport
2.30pm: Makes Linn County appearance. The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, Cedar Rapids
4pm: Makes Black Hawk County appearance. Cedar Rapids
5.30pm: Makes Cerro Gordo County appearance. Prime N Wine, Mason City
Newt Gingrich
9am: Visit to the Heartland Acres Agribition Center, Independence
Noon: Holds a town hall. Schrader Excavating and Grading, Walford
6.30pm: Visits Newt 2012 Davenport Office
8pm: Participates in Hotel Blackhawk Bowl meet and greet. Davenport
8.25pm: Appears for interview on Fox News Channel's Hannity.
Rick Perry
12.30pm: Greets voters. Stoney Creek Inn, Sioux City
4pm: Greets voters. Santa Maria Vineyard, Carroll
6.30pm: Campaign rally, Hotel Pattee, Perry
Michele Bachmann
1pm: Stops by Paula's Restaurant, West Des Moines
8pm: Appears as guest on Fox News Channel's Hannity.
9pm: Holds event. Bachmann For President Iowa HQ, Urbandale
Oh and Jon Huntsman is in New Hampshire. Again.
One interesting thing: Michele Bachmann has dramatically scaled back her appearances today, perhaps because of the bad PR she was picking up at the end of last week after she attracted roughly zero voters to her public meet'n'greets.
this from Politico, which accurately dissects the failings of Rick Perry's presidential campaign.Another fascinating piece over the weekend you may have missed was
Here's the key quote from "a senior Perry adviser":
There has never been a more ineptly orchestrated, just unbelievably subpar campaign for president of the United States than this one.
If that's what a "senior adviser" says, imagine what the junior advisers think? Hard to argue with, although Fred Thompson's 2008 campaign was spectacularly rubbish. But there is this:
In a blistering indictment, sources close to the operation describe a new team that was stunned to arrive in October and find a campaign that wasn't executing the most rudimentary elements of a modern presidential campaign: no polling or focus groups, no opposition research book on their own candidate to prepare for attacks and debate prep sessions that were barely worth the name.
PoliticalBetting.com – freedom-loving British people being able to bet on politics, unlike the overregulated Socialists of America – weighs the odds in Iowa:From across the Atlantic, Mike Smithson, founder of
It's a good point: the Romney Ceiling Effect.
according to New York magazine's Daily Intel blog.Remember Newt Gingrich used to be all "oh not the negative advertising!" and "every attack ad makes St Ronald Reagan cry"? Well, he's gone. Meet the New Newt, ready to start a two-fisted brawl,
After some delightful scene-setting following Gingrich and pack around Iowa – sample quote: "it was more of a full-blown media clusterfuck" – we find Gingrich being goaded in a bar by MSNBC's Chris Matthews that Gingrich had let Romney's super-PAC "kick the shit" out of him:
Then Gingrich went on, incredibly, to lay out his post-Iowa strategy. "New Hampshire is the perfect state to have a debate over Romneycare and to have a debate about tax-paid abortions, which he signed, and to have a debate about putting Planned Parenthood on a government board, which he signed, and to have a debate about appointing liberal judges, which he did," Gingrich said. "And so I think New Hampshire is a good place to start the debate for South Carolina."
And you thought all the fun was going to end on 3 January? Newt is just getting started. Just ringing my bookie to lay a bet on Huntsman.
So Fox News went live to Rick Santorum's appearance in Polk City. But the sound feed wasn't working. So we got a 10 second shot of Santorum flapping his gums like a fish out of water. Which is not that unusual.
On Fox News just now, influential Iowa Republican congressman Steve King says that Ron Paul is an admirable man and a dangerous lunatic who would have the United States destroyed by the combined forces of North Korea, Iran and Venezuela.
And I only paraphrase King slightly.
exciting Iowa Caucus Prediction contest – help us crowd-source the Iowa caucus result and win fabulous* prizes. Including your own copy of the Ron Paul Family Cookbook, with Carol Paul's famous Banana Nut Bread recipe.Have I mentioned that you should enter the Guardian's
* Warning: prizes may not be fabulous
Rick Santorum event and talking to previously undecided voters who have decided to back the former Pennsylvania senator:The Guardian's own Adam Gabbatt is literally on the ground in Iowa, where he is outside a
Troy Kilzer, waiting to see Rick Santorum outside a packed Reising Sun Cafe in Polk City, 15 miles north of Des Moines, "finally" decided to back Santorum a week ago, having been torn between the former senator and Mitt Romney.
"I wouldn't say I'm in love with him, but I'm going to support him," Kilzer said. He voted for Mick Huckabee in 2008, and says Santorum "isn't as much like Huckabee as I'd like", but was particularly swayed by Santorum's faith.
"I'm a born again Christian, Santorum brings Christian values into his decision making."
Kilzer, from Ames, said he has been more influenced than usual by television advertising in his decision making as well as looking online. He believes Santorum will come "first or second in Iowa".
"A lot of my friends have switched over the last few days," Kilzer said. He said many people were only just making their minds up about their candidate of choice.
According to the Des Moines Register poll on Saturday, about 40% of likely voters still hadn't made up their minds who to support, so Troy is one of those who are slowly making their final choice.
squeezing through a narrow gap between buildings.Adam Gabbatt in Polk reports that Rick Santorum could only escape the media scrum outside his event just now by
With dozens of media waiting for Rick Santorum outside the Reising Sun Cafe – and Santorum having an engagement at noon – the candidate decided to attempt a low key exit through the back door of the cafe. Adam reports:
Unfortunately word got out and Santorum was quickly surrounded by 20 or so journalists. There was no obvious way for Santorum to slip away – but as he parried questions in the freezing temperatures an industrious aide spotted a two foot gap between two buildings and ushered the Presidential candidate through it, media in hot pursuit.
Insert your own metaphor about the tightness of the race in Iowa. And I would like to apologise for the YouTube headline, "Santorum through a tight gap".
keeping track of the latest thrust and parry by the Republican candidates today as they campaign furiously:The Guardian's Ewen MacAskill is also in Iowa, and he's
Romney's team appear confident they will take first place on Tuesday night, providing a strong base for the contests to come later in January: New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida. They would ideally like to have the nomination resolved by then in order to concentrate on Obama.
Conscious that a late surge by Santorum could upset his plans, Romney for the first time criticised Santorum on Sunday, saying he "has spent his career in the government in Washington".
Ewen notes that Michele Bachmann has scraped together enough cash for a television ad in which she repeatedly compares herself to Margaret Thatcher.
At the four second mark of this campaign ad, Bachmann places herself next to a photo of "former British PM Margaret Thatcher" and the headline "America's Iron Lady". Modest too.
Here is our lunchtime update (tea time update if you are a UK reader):
• Candidates continued to campaign furiously for votes with the Iowa caucuses just 30 hours away. Six candidates continued to hit the Main Streets and airwaves of the state, emplying high profile surrogates and cajoling supporters to turn out on Tuesday night.
• The latest polls continue to show a very close race, with only a handful of percentage points separating the top three of Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum, with Romney holding steady, Paul possibly losing ground and Santorum creeping up
• In a rally this morning Mitt Romney compared President Obama's promises on the economy to the short-lived marriage of reality TV star Kim Kardashian
• Admitting that the barrage of negative ads has hurt his campaign, Newt Gingrich told journalists: "I don't think I'm going to win"
• Ron Paul attracted a huge crowd of journalists and supporters to an event in downtown Des Moines, accompanied by his son, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul
• In her only television ad in recent weeks, Michele Bachmann explicitly compared herself to Margaret Thatcher
• Texas governer Rick Perry welcomed hundreds of unpaid volunteers from the Lone Star state to Iowa to help his last-minute push for fourth place or better
And don't forget to enter our exciting Iowa Caucus Prediction competition – and win prizes.
Ron Paul was in fine form in his first appearance today, reports the Guardian's Ewen MacAskill live in Des Moines:
Ron Paul became the first and probably last of the Republican candidates to criticise Barack Obama for signing into law at the weekend the National Defence Authorisation Act that allows the military to indefinitely detain terror suspects, including US citizens. The act has been heavily criticised by civil rights groups.
Paul, out on the campaign trail after a weekend break at home in Texas, brought howls of outrage when he brought up the new legislation. The response of the crowd was spontaneous and genuine, going well beyond the normal expressions of support for a candidate.
Paul, who criticised it while it was going through Congress as a slip towards tyranny, told the crowd the act was "the wrong direction. We need to reverse that direction".
He added: "Tomorrow's vote is about liberty. We are sick and tired of expansion of goverment."
Paul and his son, senator Rand Paul, are on what his campaign describe as a 'whistlestop' tour. His stop at the Marriott Hotel in Des Moines attracted perhaps 500 people, forcing the campaign team to open an overflow room. Paul said he had only expected a few people, not what he called "a real rally".
But of those hundreds, about half were journalists. The hotel is the unofficial media headquarters for the 1,000-plus journalists from round the world who have descended on Iowa for Tuesday's caucus.
A less exciting new poll, because it's from the lesser lights of pollster InsiderAdvantage. It found that Mitt Romney is leading the GOP field with 23%, followed by Ron Paul on 22%, Rick Santorum on 18%, Newt Gingrich on 16%, Rick Perry on 10% and Michele Bachmann with 6%. Jon Huntsman gets 2% and he's lucky to get that.
Apparently this poll was conducted on New Year's Day, perhaps not the best time.
Here is the New York Times in a valiant attempt to mention that Newt Gingrich is Big-Boned-As-My-Mother-Would-Say:Hello, is that the Pulitzer Prize Committee? It's only 2 January but your job for this year is DONE.
Never a svelte figure, Mr. Gingrich seems to have put on weight as the campaign has entered its seventh month. Viewed from the side in a double-vented blue blazer Sunday evening while posing for photographs, he looked in profile like the silhouette of Alfred Hitchcock from the old television series.
Basically he's fat. I think we got that, New York Times's The Caucus Blog. And then there's this:
Asked about Mr Gingrich's weight issues, his spokesman, RC Hammond, denied Mr. Gingrich has had any since the campaign began. "I can't believe you're actually doing something about his weight," he told a reporter.
Pressed, Mr Hammond conceded, "He does enjoy a good meal."
Bonus points to Newt Gingrich for appointing a press spokesman named "RC". If you don't know why that's funny, ask a British person.
a "lunchtime update" having crunched some numbers while having sandwiches in the canteen, and finds good news for Mitt Romney:Nate Silver of the 538 blog does
The model now projects [Romney] to receive 21.8 percent of the vote, up from 21.0 percent as of this morning, and gives him a 42 percent chance of winning the caucuses, up from 38 percent.
Ron Paul gets a 34% chance while Rick Santorum has a 20% shot at the big one
The Guardian's Adam Gabbatt has his finger on the pulse of voters outside a farm supply business in rural Iowa:
Away from the hustle and bustle of candidates' bus tours and meet and greets, an entirely scientific sample of three people outside Tractor Supply Company in Oralabor showed a high level of engagement with the political action in Iowa.
"I'm a typical Republican," said Bob, a farmer who declined to give his last name but said he was here to pick up "a couple of veterinary supplies".
"Right now I wouldn't guarantee who I'm going to go for", Bob said, adding that he is a registered Republican and will be caucusing tomorrow.
He said the campaigning and media circus in the state did not affect him greatly – apart from delaying medical care to his livestock.
"I'm planning to vote," said Tom Brix, an employee of Tractor Supply Co. He said he would go for Romney, as he "just seems more structurally sound than the others".
Brix said he had been a registered Republican for three years, having become more engaged three years ago due to the faltering economy.
As for the caucuses: "It's not that bad, I've lived here my whole life so it just seems normal."
Carol Timke was loading animal feed into the trunk of her car as she was accosted by this reporter.
"Everyone likes it," she said of the media attention. "It's good for the economy."
Among the many issues that the Republican candidates have failed to address during the campaign so far is student debt.
The Guardian's Suzanne Goldenberg goes on the campaign trail to ask real Iowans, crushed by the burden of their student loans, what they want to hear from the presidential contenders, and how they responded.
Watch Suzanne put the question to Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum – who answers by talking about his plans to boost manufacturing. The best answer, surprisingly, comes from Rick Perry, who responds in some detail.
Hats off to Laurence Topham for some great footage of Iowa and the candidates.
So how many Iowans will troop to their caucus sites tomorrow night? Ewen MacAskill in Des Moines hears news of a bumper turn-out expected:
Republicans are expecting a bigger turn-out than 2008, when 120,000 took part. This is based mainly on the number who have registered. Also that the turn-out the Iowa straw poll was the second largest on record. The weather, unseasonably mild, may also be a factor.
Remember Sarah Palin? The one with the glasses. Anyway, she has broken her monk-like silence of the last four days to talk about Iowa on Fox News.
Independent patriotic Americans? Check. Energy security? Check. Mangled syntax? Check. She hasn't changed.
The interview mainly consists of the presenter telling Palin the things that the candidates in Iowa have said about her, as if she is important somehow.
Asked about the "Sarah Palin's Iowa Earthquake" lunatics running ads in Iowa telling people to write-in Palin's name tomorrow night, Palin is typically opaque.
"I think that there is a groundswell of support for someone who is so committed to the relentless reform that is needed..." sorry, losing the will to live trying to follow this. "I look forward to supporting the winner of this primary process," is Palin's conclusion.
"There still is time, there still is room for others in this field," says Palin, who then says she's shocked that people might think she is one of those "others" when she comes out with stuff like that. When pressed, "I haven't even taken the time to consider that hypothetical," is her actual response.
Surprising: Sarah Palin's multiple attempts to suck up to Ron Paul supporters. "If Ron Paul is the candidate ... it still may be months from now, if he is the one who has been filtered out from all these primary candidates, if he is the one, then I'm there supporting him," says Palin, who then runs through various policies that she thinks Paul would come to support, most of which are 180 degress away from policies Ron Paul actually supports.
So, is she endorsing a candidate? "I'm still not at the point where I feel I should tell people who they can vote for." Or in other words: no.
She thinks Jon Huntsman should drop out because he didn't try in Iowa. Neither did John McCain in 2008, by the way. Whatever. "Michele Bachmann has a lot to offer but I don't think it's her time," says Palin, and says she should drop out.
And with that she is gone. In a terrifying parallel universe, we are all sitting around talking about the late Palin surge in Iowa.
What better way to take the temperature of Iowa than in a bar on a Monday afternoon during a federal holiday.
Adam Gabbatt reports from Sam's Bar and Grill, in Altoona, about 15 miles outside of Des Moines.
Sam's is located on the end of a new looking row of shops which include a salon and yoga center. Inside patrons and staff seemed rather more apathetic than the Tractor Supply Company-goers encountered earlier.
"It means nothing to me," said Mike H, who was sinking a pint while watching Nebraska take on South Carolina in a college bowl game. (Nebraska lost). "They're a bunch of empty headed yahoos."
Mike H - who did not want to reveal the rest of his last name - said he was an independent who's vote tends to go to "who's gonna do the least harm".
"We're a blue collar agricultural state where we believe hard work pays off, and we want a president who feels the same way."
Mike said he would not be involved on Tuesday. "I'd like to see them telling us what they're going to do, instead of telling us about their counterparts and how badly they're going to do."
Chuck Folsom, tending the bar, was nodding firmly in agreement.
"All they do is trash talk," he said. "They don't say what they're gonna do, they just say this is what this guy did wrong."
Folsom said he didn't have any preference towards any of the Republican field.
"Not really, I haven't seen any of them back up what they've said."
Susan Garner, the owner of Sam's bar and grill, said she had taken an interest in the caucus race, "But we get it so shoved down our throat that right now I turn it off."
She said the attention on Iowa had not had much of an impact on her personally – although in her former role operating a dry cleaners, "we used to get all dry and fold from you guys".
"It's nice PR for [Iowa]," Garner said. "People realise we're not Idaho, not Ohio, it puts us on the map, people are familiar with us."
Someone in Iowa really doesn't like Rick Santorum. I mean, more than many don't like Rick Santorum.
In the last couple of weeks there have been flyers circulating claiming – rather bizarrely, given his public record – that Santorum is soft on abortion. Now there are reports of robo-calls to Iowa voters saying that Santorum is weak on gun rights.
Yes, that's right, Rick Santorum, the famously pro-abortion and gun control candidate. Totally believable. Here's the Des Moines Register:
Former US Senator Rick Santorum said today that an 11th-hour robo-calling effort is being waged against his presidential campaign in a false effort to claim that's he's against the rights of Americans to bear arms.
Noting could be further from the truth, said the Pennsylvania Republican, who gave Weatherby over/under shotguns to two of his sons as Christmas gifts. He pointed out to a crowd of well over 100 people at the Pizza Ranch here today that he just went pheasant hunting last week near Adel with US Rep Steve King and bagged four game birds. His oldest son, John, 20, also had a successful hunting trip.
Santorum spokesman Hogan Gidley said Santorum had an A-Plus rating from the National Rifle Association during his two terms in the US Senate.
An A-plus rating? You only get that if you define marriage as being between a man, a woman and a gun.
unintentionally amusing piece from the New York Times in which Andrew Rosenthal, the Times's op-ed editor, goes to see Ron Paul in Iowa, and is bemused:An
Mr Paul only talks in specifics about what the government should not do and not much about what it should do. Replace the Federal Reserve with what, exactly?
With nothing, dude. That's the point. Nothing. Ron Paul thinks the US should go back on the gold standard and allow banks to issue competing currencies.
Google has put together some interesting data from its seach engine, and finds that Ron Paul is by far and away the most popular candidate in terms of Google searches.As an insight into how the candidates are performing,
That is not a total surprise, given Ron Paul's famously committed online support perhaps. But there is a cloud to this silver lining, as the Google politics bloggers explain:
Some of the fastest-rising searches over the past 30 days, however, are [ron paul newsletter] and [ron paul racist]; this evidence of growing interest in the controversial newsletters distributed under Paul's name in the 1980s and 90s doesn't seem likely to prove a positive sign for the good doctor's candidacy.
Elsewhere, Google says Newt Gingrich is a top search term for the site's visitors from New Hampshire and South Carolina, which is interesting in terms of the next round of primaries.
"Newt Gingrich is fat" blog item from the New York Times mentioned earlier, from the Guardian's Ewen MacAskill in Des Moines, who has seen Gingrich in the (ample) flesh as recently as yesterday:A final word on the
I saw Gingrich in South Carolina late last year and thought he was looking beefy. When I saw him on Sunday, I actually thought he had lost weight. So I was a bit surprised to hear his spokesman seemingly backing up the New York Times story by saying Gingrich enjoyed his food. Gingrich certainly looked tired, apparently he was suffering after-effects of flu that hit him at the end of last week.
Campaigning continues into the evening in Iowa, with reports of large crowds for Romney, Paul and the other candidates making a final sell to Iowa's voters tonight.
We'll be back tomorrow, live blogging all the way up to the results and reaction out of Iowa tomorrow night. Join us then for full coverage of the results as they happen.
The caucuses start at 7pm in Iowa, that's 8pm ET or 1am GMT.
So: Romney, Santorum or Paul? We'll know in about 28 hours. Mitt Romney was sounding pretty confident tonight, telling a rally: "We're going to win this thing!" But that's Mitt, always getting carried away.
And one last dashed hope for Michele Bachmann: her old friend and congressional comrade Steve King, beloved of the Iowa tea partiers, announces he won't be endorsing anyone. Back to representing the lucky people of Minnesota's sixth congressional district, Michele.


text:
Flights to New Orleans this weekend
Cheap flights to New Orleans
The birthplace of Jazz and the poker capital of the United States, New Orleans is truly the melting pot of the Deep South. Once occupied by Napoleon at the turn of the 19th century, the city is a diverse mix of American, French, Italian, Spanish, Latin American and African culture, and regularly ranks among the top five most visited destinations in the country.
The French Quarter
The highlight of any trip to New Orleans is a visit to the magnificent French Quarter district. This is the place to be if you want to witness grand Georgian architecture, cosmopolitan bars, renowned Old World and New Orleans-inspired cuisine, and elegant boutiques. The city's oldest neighbourhood, the French Quarter was largely built when the area was under Spanish rule and is noted for its beautiful Bourbon Street, which features various stylish bars and holds the annual Mardi Gras festival.
Don't forget to wander around the world-renowned free French Market and imagine yourself in Paris or the south of France as you sample delicious Creole cuisine and explore trendy independent retail shops while listening to live jazz. For some fresh seafood, dine at the elegant GW Fins, treat yourself to some fantastic classical French and Italian food at Irene's Cuisine, or have a scrumptious crab cake breakfast at the Meals From the Heart Café. You can also enjoy some of the best pralines in America at the Southern Candymakers before watching some live Louisiana-themed or Latin music in the bustling bars of Bourbon Street after dark.
St. Louis Cathedral
Originally built in 1718 and redesigned near the end of the 18th century and the following century, St. Louis Cathedral is also situated in the French Quarter and is one of the oldest cathedrals in the country. The building was built in the Spanish Colonial and Renaissance style, and became a minor basilica in the 1960s.
The National World War II Museum
Described as 'America's National World War II Museum', this venue attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. It showcases the role of the United States and its soldiers during world conflict, and also explores how New Orleans played a vital role in the D-Day landings by designing and testing the Higgins Boats landing craft.
The Historic New Orleans Collection
Also in the French Quarter, the Historical New Orleans Collection exhibits many artefacts relevant to the city's illustrious past, from the influence of New Orelans cuisine to manuscripts and playbills from the distinguished author and playwright Tennessee Williams.
Sponsored Links
Flights to United States
- Flights to Chicago
- Flights to New York
- Flights to Newark
- Flights to Indianapolis
- Flights to Orlando
- Flights to Austin
- Flights to Washington
- Flights to Boston
- Flights to Minneapolis
- Flights to Phoenix
- Flights to Dallas
- Flights to Los Angeles
- Flights to Denver
- Flights to Detroit
- Flights to Fort Lauderdale
- Flights to Houston
- Flights to Atlanta
- Flights to Honolulu
- Flights to Las Vegas
- Flights to Miami
Flights from United Kingdom
- Flights from London to New Orleans
- Flights from Glasgow to New Orleans
- Flights from Belfast to New Orleans
- Flights from Birmingham to New Orleans
- Flights from Manchester to New Orleans
- Flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans
- Flights from Aberdeen to New Orleans
- Flights from Newcastle upon Tyne to New Orleans
- Flights from Hull to New Orleans
- Flights from Norwich to New Orleans


text:
Browser does not support script.
When intending to demolish a building, notice must be given to the Local Authority under Section 80 of The Building Act 1984, which is usually a minimum of six weeks prior to work commencing.
Notice is not required in respect of a building not more than 1,750 cubic feet in volume by external measurement, although consideration must be given to the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as it may relate to demolition and development.
A location plan of the building and adjoining streets must be provided together with a method statement, and risk assessment, for the demolition of larger buildings.
You are also required to inform the Health & Safety Executive, by way of an F10 notice of the intended demolition, a copy of which is also required by us.
Consideration should be given to the Party Wall Act 1996. This Act sets out the rights and responsibilities of adjoining owners in respect of such structures. These are essentially of private law as between the owners concerned and are not enforced by the Local Authority. An explanatory booklet issued by the Office of the Deputy Prime minister, is available from this office.
Statutory undertakers should also be notified in order that they may arrange for their services to be properly sealed.
Structural Engineer
Telephone: 01443 494756
Fax: 01443 494774
Tell us what you think about our site...


text:
Is there any sort of expert matching on Stack Overflow? Does SO take any implicit measures of expertise to influence how it distributes questions? Do newbie questions go to the same users as questions that would require a lot of expertise to answer?
What is meta? ×
Meta Stack Exchange is where users like you discuss bugs, features, and support issues that affect the software powering all 150 Stack Exchange communities.
No, all questions go to all people who want to see them.
In other words, questions aren't sent to anyone. Users can view and answer any question that is posted. Most "expert" users will generally focus their attention on questions with a particular set of tags, so be sure to tag your question appropriately for what topic(s) it covers.
People just find the questions they want to answer. The questions on the active tab are just those with recent edits or answers. The only way people are given questions they are best-equipped to answer is ability to set interesting and ignored tags.
No (hmm, maybe reputation). No. No.


text:
Exclusive finds with a new theme each month.
Shop: Pop-In
Our VP of creative projects shares what she's into.
Read More
Stay updated with a steady stream of new info.
Write a review for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card. See details.
Chat with a Designer Specialist or call 1.877.543.7463. (Designer Specialists are available from 7am to 1am Eastern.)
A dramatic floating-chain bangle rings the handle of a slouchy hobo cut from pearlized metallic deerskin leather.


text:
Film suggests that Banksy's elephant DID bring misery to a homeless man
In March, I wrote about the strange history of a water-tank by the Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles which had been jollified by the street artist Banksy during a recent visit to Southern California, with the words "this looks a bit like an elephant."
The piece (read it here) told how the tank had at one time been the home of a local homeless man, Tachowa Covington. Since Banksy has previously used elephants as a metaphor for poverty, this suggested that the slogan was intended as canny social commentary as well as a mere visual pun.
But here's where things get murkier. When I wrote the article, an organisation called Mint Currency had just purchased the water tank, in somewhat dubious circumstances, and shipped it to a secure warehouse across town. They were (and still are) offering it for sale at the site www.banksyelephant.com.
Some therefore wondered if Banksy's piece and the tank's subsequent removal, had left the homeless man without a roof over his head. When I raised this question with one of Mint Currency's partners, Tavia D, she was vehement in her denial – suggesting that Covington had been perfectly happy that they'd taken it away.
"People who do not know the real story are saying that we evicted this man," she said. "It's just not true. He's not lived there since September. In fact, he came down to see us when we were there moving the tank, and told us that he was now living in a cave in the canyon just above it."
At the time, I was happy to take Ms D at her word. But this week, one Zack Skelly got in touch. A street art enthusiast, who was there when the water tank was removed on March 3rd, he shot video footage of its removal. And it appears to tell a very different story.
Mr Skelly's videos show Mr Covington describing the people who are removing the tank as "spiteful and evil." He adds that they "outfoxed" him, saying: "if I'd kept my mouth shut about this tank [one assumes to Banksy], it'd have been here forever."
You can watch one of Mr Skelly's clips above. Or see all his footage here (in three separate clips). The sound quality isn't great, so it's best to wear headphones. And it's difficult to draw concrete conclusions from wartching them. But at the very least, they add another layer of intrigue to an already colourful tale.Tagged in: BS, LA life
Recent Posts on Arts
- Amrita Sher-Gil joins the top end of Indian art auction sales
- F.N.Souza sets a $4m auction record for an Indian painting
- ArcTanGent Interview: 'It's like being part of a secret club'
- Indian rickshaw fetches £100,000 for wild elephants at Prince Charles hosted auction
- Vennart Interview and album stream: 'This album is more focused on vocals and guitar rather than pounding your head and complex riffs'
Most viewed
None found
Latest from Independent journalists on Twitter


text:
KOUNTZE, TEXAS. Kountze is at the junction of Farm roads 418 and 1293, State Highway 326, and U.S. Highway 69/287, twenty-seven miles northwest of Beaumont in central Hardin County. It was named for Herman and Augustus Kountze, financial backers of the Sabine and East Texas Railroad, and became a station on the line. Retail businesses and lumbermen accompanied the railroad; sawmills were established at Plank, Nona, and Olive, all within three miles of Kountze. A post office was opened there in 1882. An attempt in 1884 to make Kountze the county seat failed by eleven votes. However, after a courthouse fire in 1886, voters reversed their earlier decision and overwhelmingly made Kountze the Hardin county seat the following year.
The arrival of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway in 1902 gave Kountze an east-west route to join the older north-south line. Kountze voters agreed to incorporate their thriving lumber and retail community in 1902. By 1910 the population, which had been 295 in 1890, was estimated to be 1,000. Kountze was one of the first towns in Hardin County with electricity. The decline of the area's lumber industries, however, along with a fire in 1916, slowed development, as did the growth of nearby Silsbee. By the mid-1940s the population of Kountze had fallen to 800.
Nearby oil discoveries during the early 1950s once again sparked the town's growth and allowed renovation of many of the city's aging utilities and roads. Under the guidance of Archer Fullingim, the Kountze News became known for its advocacy of the Big Thicket preserve and for its liberal politics during the 1960s. The population, bolstered by the presence of the county government and the migration of numerous former residents of Jefferson County into Hardin County during the 1970s, had increased to 2,716 by 1980. In 1990 it was 2,056. The population was 2,115 in 2000.
Miriam Partlow, Liberty, Liberty County, and the Atascosito District (Austin: Pemberton, 1974). Mary Lou Proctor, A History of Hardin County (M.A. thesis, University of Texas, 1950).
The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this article.Robert Wooster, "KOUNTZE, TX," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hgk07), accessed November 30, 2015. Uploaded on June 15, 2010. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
Get Texas history everyday,
with day by day
Each day's email tells a little bit more of the story of Texas and links to our collection of more than 27,000 articles


text:
Green Lake: A long ramble followed by a short climb near Mt. Rainier
Jessi L:oerch
These are some of the smaller logs floating in Green Lake near Mount Rainier. Some of the larger ones make a great lunch spot.
Jessi Loerch
Ranger Falls on the trail to Green Lake is worth the very short side trip.
Jessi Loerch
Green Lake doesn't offer any great mountain views, but you won't mind. There's plenty else to enjoy.
My first long backpack was there, on the Wonderland Trail. My husband and I took our daughter on her first backpacking trip there when she was a year old. I've been there every summer (and some winters) for years running and I always crave more time there.
So, on Sunday I made the drive down so I could hike with a friend and my daughter, who is almost 4.
We decided to go to Green Lake, an easy hike, but with a decent length of 9.6 miles. The majority of the trip, 6 miles, is on the Carbon River Road. That road has been closed to cars for years since it washed out in 2006. It makes access to that area of the park longer, but it also makes for some lovely, peaceful walking.
I put my daughter on my back in a pack for most of the road. She's a decent hiker, but it's hard to motivate her if there's no challenge. Flat roads don't really do it for her.
So we wandered up the 3 miles to the start of the actual trail, enjoying the lush green of the surrounding vegetation and admiring the water of the Carbon River when it came into view.
The walk is easy and just very slightly uphill. At 3 miles, the trail to Green Lake is clearly marked. From here, it's 1.8 miles and 1,100 feet up to the lake.
On the way, don't miss the short side trip to Ranger Falls. (A sign points you in the correct direction. Ignore the earlier side trail, it only offers a spotty view.) It's a pretty, two-tiered falls with some cooling mist floating up.
After the falls, I was able to convince my daughter to hike. She likes to clamber over things.
Once at the lake, there are some floating logs that make a handy lunch spot, or walk around the lake to the left for another small lunch spot.
The logs are fun to walk along (be careful if you have kids). They also make an excellent diving board for those who would like to take a refreshing dip. I tried and it's refreshing, all right. It didn't actually seize up my lungs, though, so it's not as cold as some lakes I've jumped in.
The logs are wide and flat, and I was able to sit on them with my daughter while she dangled her toes in the water. She liked the idea of jumping in, but contented herself with counting "1, 2, 3!" for my friend and me to jump in for her entertainment.
The trip back is all downhill, so it's a quick one.
If you'd like, bikes are allowed on the Carbon River Road. You can take them to the start of the actual trail, where there is a wooden rack to lock up your bike. A bike would make the trip a lot faster. That said, there's a lot to say for a nice, leisurely walk in the woods.
If you go
To get to the trail, you'll need to head to the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park. Take Highway 410 to Buckley then head south on Highway 165, following the signs for Rainier and the Carbon River entrance. The ranger station is on the left, where you can get a park pass if you don't have one. You can also pay at the self-service station at the trailhead. The fee is $5 per person, up to $15 per car. The road ends a couple miles after the ranger station. There are privies at the trailhead.
See sample | Privacy policy
Most recent Explore NW posts
- Q&A: How photographer created stunning image of the Enchantments Oct. 7
- How to help rescuers see you if you're lost at night Oct. 5
- Mount Dickerman and six other trails to hike right now Oct. 4
- For Bothell backpacker, Pacific Crest Trail is a multi-year adventure Sep. 28
- 9 days of wilderness and backpacking on the PCT Sep. 27
Share your comments: Log in using your HeraldNet account or your Facebook, Twitter or Disqus profile. Comments that violate the rules are subject to removal. Please see our terms of use. Please note that you must verify your email address for your comments to appear.
You are logged in using your HeraldNet ID. Click here to update your profile. | Log out.
Our new comment system is not supported in IE 7. Please upgrade your browser here.


text:
- Aggregates Manager - http://www.aggman.com -
Legislation speeds development of fed land for 'strategic and critical minerals'
Posted By Tina Grady Barbaccia On July 18, 2012 @ 10:57 am In Aggbeat Online | No Comments
The House of Representatives on July 12 passed legislation 256 to 169 that would speed development on federal lands of strategic and critical minerals, including aggregates, by limiting review time for drilling permits and requiring concurrent rather than sequential consideration, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) reports.
Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.) introduced the bill, H.R. 4402, the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act. The legislation requires the secretaries of agriculture and the interior to develop domestic sources of minerals of "strategic and critical importance," NSSGA reports.
According to the text of the bill, this would include "minerals that are necessary…to support domestic manufacturing, agriculture…and transportation infrastructure."
Click here for a PDF of the text of the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Act of 2012 (H.R. 4402) bill. [1]
For a more detailed report, check out the September 2012 print issue or digital edition (www.aggman.com/digital) [2] of Aggregates Manager.
Article printed from Aggregates Manager: http://www.aggman.com
URL to article: http://www.aggman.com/legislation-speeds-development-of-fed-land-for-strategic-and-critical-minerals/
URLs in this post:
[1] Click here for a PDF of the text of the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Act of 2012 (H.R. 4402) bill.: http://www.aggman.com/files/2012/07/National-Strategic-and-Critical-Minerals-Act-of-2012-H.R.-4402.pdf
[2] www.aggman.com/digital): http://www.aggman.com/digital)
Click here to print.
Copyright © 2009 Aggregates Manager. All rights reserved.


text:
Dr. Jafarnia and his specialized staff are able to provide pediatric and adult patients alike with the latest in hand and upper extremity care at one of the most comprehensive, cutting-edge facilities in northwest Houston. The Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine facility at Centerfield is a 25,000 square foot space housing the complete healthcare team and recovery resources. The facility also includes an onsite state-of-the-art surgery center accommodating four operating rooms.
Located on the top floor, The Hand Center at Houston Methodist is a beautiful and bright space filled with the newest technology in occupational therapy and minimally invasive treatment for the hand and upper extremity. An indoor throwing lane for rehabilitative exercises runs alongside both traditional and computerized therapeutic and strength-building equipment - ensuring a safe and rapid recovery. This rehabilitation "playground" is staffed with experts in occupational (hand) therapy, sports medicine and common as well as complex hand, wrist and elbow injuries and conditions.
From the centers living room-style waiting area to the exam rooms and onsite surgical suites, the most advanced technology melds with modern comfort. The hand center was designed to meet the needs of every family member at every stage of life.
Other services at the center include:


text:
Charles O'Neal Biography (1904-1996)
Born January 6, 1904, in Raeford, NC; died August 29, 1996, in Los Angeles (some sources say Beverly Hills), CA; married Patricia O'Callaghan; children: Ryan (an actor), Kevin (a screenwriter); grandfather of Tatum O'Neal (an actress). Career: Writer and actor. Worked as a stage actor in Illinois, California, and New York; Old Globe Shakespearean Repertory Company, San Diego, CA, member of company. Also worked as bank clerk and horse groom. Awards, Honors: Christopher Award, 1949, for The Three Wishes of Jamie McRuin..
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- writer, actor
- Birth Details
- January 6, 1904
- Raeford, North Carolina, United States
- Death Details
- August 29, 1996
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Famous Works
- Screenplays
- The Seventh Victim,1943
- The Missing Juror,1944
- Cry of the Werewolf(also known as Daughter of the Werewolf), 1944
- I Love a Mystery,1945
- The Devil's Mask,1946
- Return of the Bad Men,1948
- Montana,1950
- Contributor of additional dialogue, Mutiny,1952
- Johnny Trouble, Warner Bros., 1957
- Lassie's Great Adventure,1963
- Author of the screenplay Golden Girl.
- Television
- Writer for episodes of the television series Lassie and The Untouchables.
- Stage
- Coauthor of stage version, The Three Wishes of Jamie McRuin(musical; based on his novel), produced on Broadway. Other stage writings include Praise Hoyes.
- Other
- The Three Wishes of Jamie McRuin(novel), 1949
- (With Victor Trivas) The Thirty-Second Day(novel), 1964
- Author of a column syndicated by Copley newspaper group.
Further Reference
- The screenplay The Alligator, released by Twentieth Century-Fox in1959, is based on a story by O'Neal. The television movie Three Wishes for Jamie, released in syndication in 1987, is based on O'Neal's novel The Three Wishes of Jamie McRuin.
- Contemporary Authors, Volume 153, Gale (Detroit, MI), 1997, pp. 285-6.
- Los Angeles Times, September 4, 1996, p. A14. New York Times, September 5, 1996, p. D21.*


text:
Originally posted by Pho Tek: I noticed an implementation of a singleton class that doesn't have any constructor definition. Java will add a public no-arg constructor of course - but is this a violation of the pattern per se ? Pho
Originally posted by John Dale: Sometimes creating the instance at load time won't work, so we have to use other techniques.
Originally posted by ruilin yang: Some book indicated that the sigleton pattern allows a variable number of instances and it is more flexible than static methods. I am confused with this statement. I thought the sigleton pattern only permit a single instance.


text:
Religion-Free Texts: Getting an Illiberal Education
Nord, Warren A., The Christian Century
IN THE CURRENT culture wars, religious liberals tend to ally themselves with the educational establishment against those on the Religious Right who are attacking the public schools. In politics and theology, I line up with the left. Nonetheless, I believe with the right that public education is hostile to religion--not least to liberal religion. The problem isn't the absence of school prayers. Schools respect the religious liberty of students in prohibiting religious exercises. There is no hostility to religion in that. The problem is that systematically excluding religious voices from the curriculum makes public education fundamentally illiberal--something that, ironically, most liberals fail to see.
During the past few years I've reviewed 82 high school textbooks in a variety of subjects--history, economics, home economics, literature, health and the sciences--for their treatment of religion. I've also read the national content standards that have been developed for K-12 education over the past decade by thousands of scholars, teachers and representatives of professional organizations. To keep my discussion' manageable I will comment only on high school texts and standards in three subject areas: economics, the sciences and history. But the problems we find here cut across the curriculum at all levels of education.
* Economics. The scriptures of all religious traditions address justice and the moral dimensions of social and economic life, as does much recent moral theology--from the social gospel through liberation theology. Most mainline Christian denominations and many ecumenical agencies have official statements on economics and justice. Central to scripture and this literature is the claim that to understand the economic domain of life we must apply moral and religious categories to it. Yet in the 4,400 pages of the ten economics texts I reviewed, all of the references to religion add up to only two pages, and all are to distant history. In the 47 pages of the national economics standards there are no references at all to religious ways of understanding economics.
Neither the texts nor the standards address poverty as a moral or spiritual problem; indeed, they say little about poverty at all. They are silent about the relationship between the First World and the Third. They ignore the effect of economics and technology on the environment. They are oblivious to the moral problems of a consumer culture. They ask no questions about dehumanizing work. They emphasize the importance of the profit motive and competition, and never mention that profits may be excessive or that competition may have its costs. They never speak of the dignity of people, the sacredness of nature or our obligations to any larger community (or to God).
The problem isn't just what's left out, however; it's also what's included. The texts and national standards teach neoclassical economic theory. According to this theory, economics is a "value-free" science, and the economic world can be defined in terms of the competition for scarce resources between self-interested individuals with unlimited wants. Values are subjective preferences. Decisions should be made according to cost-benefit analyses that maximize whatever it is we value and that leave no room in the equation for duties, the sacred or the unquantifiable dimensions of life. Economics and religion seem to be entirely separate realms.
My findings confirm what sociologist Robert Wuthnow discovered in his study of American religious life: people divorce economics from religion. When "asked if their religious beliefs had influenced their choice of a career, most of the people I have interviewed in recent years--Christians and non-Christians alike--said no. Asked if they thought of their work as a calling, most said no. Asked if they understood the concept of stewardship, most said no. Asked how religion did influence their work lives or thoughts about money, most said the two were completely separate. …


text:
Suppliers And Services
Pacific Resort Hotel Group offer a number of additional services for Weddings from flower arrangements to photography. Take a look and see how we can help on your special day.
Jane Yeh Exclusive Offer
Pacific Resort Hotel Group is delighted to work in partnership with renowned wedding gown designer Jane Yeh. As part of this partnership we are delighted to be able to offer brides who book their wedding with Pacific Resort Hotel Group a voucher to the value of $100 when they buy an exclusive Jane Yeh Wedding Gown.


text:
content violation
You can write your comment.
We detected this website has 14 keywords. This is a good count for search engines as it has keyword meta and it doesn't contain more than 260 characters.
It is better to have a validated background for any website to be accesible from more browsers. This website has 289 error(s) and 188 warning(s). We highly recommend for this website to check out its error list and correct them as soon as possible.
Most people tend to type simple phrases on search engines instead of typing url on the address bar to access any website. Unfortunately we couldn't get search query data for this website yet and continuing our researches.
radiouol.com.br domain expires on 1.12.2015. If you are interested in this domain, you can contact the owner or wait for 0 days.
Title of this website is Músicas: Ouvir música na Rádio UOL. And it has musica, musicas, música, músicas, ouvir músicas, ouvir musicas, letras, letra, radio, rádio, rádio online, uol, rádio uol, music keywords. A short summary for this page is
ouvir música. na rádio uol você pode ouvir músicas dos seus artistas favoritos na hora que quiser e pode salvá-las em suas playlists.. We found out encoding of this website is ISO-8859-1.
We located it in 188.8.131.52,
This domain has been created on 1.12.2015 and its latest update is in 1.12.2015. Domain will be expired on 1.12.2015. Nameservers are and . Found these information on whoIs server . Domain registrar is .
rall.com is ranked #630548in the world. ted rall is the most searched query for this domain.
ratbags.com is ranked #1400370in the world. "speak at a parliament" is the most searched query for this domain.
railplus.com.au is ranked #422032in the world. twc097 pacific ii price in india is the most searched query for this domain.
ramocollection.com is ranked #5428479in the world. ramo is the most searched query for this domain.
rapidascent.com.au is ranked #0in the world. race 2 event is the most searched query for this domain.
rapidtransformations.com is ranked #13040057in the world. hypnosis to improve sales is the most searched query for this domain.
rationalmind.net is ranked #1975875in the world. kendo ui alternative is the most searched query for this domain.
ramsayhealth.com.au is ranked #0in the world. hollywood hospital is the most searched query for this domain.
raystedman.org is ranked #204597in the world. book of nehemiah bible study is the most searched query for this domain.
raysoutdoors.com.au is ranked #76029in the world. rays outdoors is the most searched query for this domain.
Country Idea is simply based on websites' distrubutions on countries. We help people to get an idea of which websites are popular in which countries, which nations look for what on internet, general information about the country of any website belongs and many little details. Users can also see which site is more successful in which country by comparing essential data such as Alexa Rank, Google Page Rank, etc.
We provide a variety of surveys for our users and save answers to our database. This gives us a unique new statistic of people preferences distributed on countries. We try to collect data in order to understand people better, such as life styles, eating and drinking habbits, thoughts about other countries and other websites belong to other countries.


text:
|Booksie Address:
|Favorite book:
|There are many
|Member Since:
|Feb 18, 2013
Poem by gipsy ra gantabya
Posted: Feb 19, 2013
i tried tO describe the three phases Of human life as i...
Short Story by gipsy ra gantabya
Posted: Feb 19, 2013
A bOy encOunters a girl in a rainy day whO has a question...
i wrOte a nOvel a year agO and gave it tO 11 peOple fOr reading. amOng them, five were friends and six were friends of friends. Two readers didnt understood the nOvel at all. fOur cOmpleted it in their first-sitting(really gOOd tO hear it). sOme said they really had good time reading it. etc etc etc. the nOvel is nOt named yet. but i was inspired. and my pen wOuld nOt stOp.
hi i am gipsy ra gantabya from Nepal, yes, a cOuntry of mOuntains. Booksie asked fOr my OccupatiOn and i wrOte WANDERER. and that is what i am. i wander and wonder mOst Of the time. i like tO travel. and i dOnt knOw why i like myself to be called Gipsy.
Yes, my pen would nOt stOp and i started writing anOther One. it is almOst finished. but because Of certain circumstances, im nOt able tO finish it. hOpe i will be able tO finish it and publish it among yOu.
sO, here i am.
You must be logged in to register.


text:
Comic Books
The Mission
The Buy Pile
In Your Face Jam
Comics Should be Good
Spinoff Online
Nov 28, 22:04pm
Nov 28, 19:13pm
Nov 28, 19:09pm
Nov 28, 18:25pm
Nov 28, 18:08pm
Nov 28, 14:44pm
Nov 28, 13:58pm
Nov 28, 12:25pm
Nov 28, 11:58am
Cupertino, CA
Heroes & Villains Fan Fest
New Jersey Comic Expo
1 Preview
104 Previews
Local Comic Shop Day
Colleen Frakes and the Best of the Northwest at Fantagraphics Bookstore
The Flash - "Legends of Today"
iZombie - "The Hurt Stalker"
2 Previews
Arrow - "Legends of Yesterday"
Supernatural - "Just My Imagination"
44 Previews
The Vampire Diaries - "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me"
The Originals - "The Other Girl in New Orleans"
Reign - "The Hound and the Hare"
Malta Comic Con
The Flash - "Running to Stand Still"
iZombie - "Cape Town"
Arrow - "Dark Waters"
Supernatural - "O Brother Where Art Thou?"
12 Previews
The Vampire Diaries - "Cold As Ice"
The Originals - "Savior"
Under Strange Suns Signing with Ken Lizzi
7 Previews
Home | News | Columns |
Reviews | Video |
Blogs | Forums |
© 1995-2015 Comic Book Resources. All Rights Reserved.
Report a Bug | Advertising | Contact
RSS Feeds | Privacy Policy


text:
Bianca Kajlich is a young actress born on March 26 in 1977. Despite mostly starring in supporting roles, she already acomplished to have nude scenes in a movie. Let's hope she will be working on more nude scenes for our sake. The below picture is an example from the movie 30 Minutes or Lessm which was released in 2011. Whe plays the role of Juicy.
Nude scenes in movies are not all that matters in this world, so just to be sure Bianca Kajlich did a great deal of sexy appearences in TV shows like Rules of Engagement, Fastlane or Boston Public. Good luck finding them, one day I'll show you where to go to get them all.


text:
A boutique hotel in Vouliagmeni, Athens
Situated in the most exclusive area of the Athenian Riviera, Vouliagmeni, The Margi luxury hotel is a luminous haven away from home.
Perfectly balancing discreet luxury with a cosy Mediterranean ambience, and exceptionally nestled between the sea and pine forest, this unique design hotel promises moments of absolute pleasure in the Athenian coast.
Discover Mediterranean chic ambience
This fresh and charming boutique hotel in Vouliagmeni, just a few steps from Athens' most elegant sandy beach, boasting a yacht marina and an array of water sports, allows guests to beat the heat of the city and enjoy both luxuriant days along the coast and cool nights in the most popular clubs and restaurants of Athens.
A Design hotel in Athen's sea side
Owner Maria Stavridis' personal touch and care is evident in the warm and chic atmosphere she has created in the design boutique hotel by combining artwork from all corners of the world with soft touches such as candlelit tables and plush white furnishings.
The Margi boutique hotel in Vouliagmeni, features a stylish décor in its 89 guest rooms and suites which seamlessly drifts through lofty windows and flowing curtains to the dining and outside areas. Suave Moroccan beats and chatter liven up the pool and bar area, while Mediterranean and international tastes at the indoor and outdoor restaurants, from sautéed sea bass to new style sushi, invite you on a gastronomic journey along the Riviera.
With its superb cuisine, impeccable service and exquisite design, this unique boutique hotel in Athens, offers a truly memorable experience.


text:
- Age / Gender:
- 21, Male
- Location:
- Somewhere
- Joined:
- 6/21/10
- All Stats >
User Statshot
- Community Stats
Level 4 Blank Slate
Normal Whistle
Ranked as Civilian
Contact Info / Websites
Recent Game Medals
Is something wrong? 10 Points get to lvl 9 Medal Stats.
The Fast and the Furriest 25 Points Defeat The Beard in less than 4 minutes (8160 frames) Medal Stats.
Beat to a Fulp 50 Points Defeat The Beard Medal Stats.
Whiskered Away 5 Points Level Up once. Medal Stats.
Doodle Almost-God 10 Points Combine 60 elements to advance civilization and your card collection! Medal Stats.
Doodle Demi-God 10 Points Unlock half the category groups. Medal Stats.
Total Medals Earned: 6 (From 2 different games.)
Favorite Audio
|-Space pirates-
|Techno Song
|Rose At Meridiem
|Video Game Loop
|F-ZERO - Port Town
|Video Game Song
|Garoh [GS: The Lost Age]
|Video Game Loop
Favorite Movies
Mario's Castle Calamity 2 Rated 4.3565 Stars Bosses are easy. Castles ... not so much. Comedy - Parody Hammer Bro Mario Rated 4.3350 Stars Mario finds a hammer suit and goes nuts! Comedy - Parody Mario's Castle Calamity Rated 4.4119 Stars Sure, Mario can beat the boss, but what about blasting the castle? Comedy - Parody These Pancakes Are Tiny Rated 4.3916 Stars Two brothers, a plate of pancakes and a whole lot of swear words. Comedy - Original


text:
Nick Ridgway has launched a Kickstarter for his Metroidvania styled game The Dream King. With 26 days remaining, Nick is attempting to raise $14,000 to purchase new equipment and hire artists to improve the graphics. The Dream King hopes to capture the nostalgic appeal of popular hits such as The Legend of Zelda, Castlevania, and Mega Man, but Nick is planning on building upon what made those games successful by adding 4-player cooperative play. If this interests you, you can pre-purchase the game with a pledge of at least $15, or check out the other tiers for plenty of goodies.
Home Page | Kickstarter
About The Dream King:
In the world of Endica, ancient prophecies tell of a hero who will bring peace to the world. So the legend goes: "He who can climb the cursed tower and reclaim the castle shall become…The Dream King!"
Tellus Thomas is an orphan who believes he can achieve the impossible! With help from his friends, he is absolutely determined to climb the tower in order to break the curse on the world and usher in an age of peace!
Kickstarter video:
This video has been removed from Kickstarter.
Thanks for taking the time to view this article. If you enjoyed, please consider sharing it via one of the icons below. Thanks and have a great day!


text:
Okay, as you all know, sprout showed up in my pasture a few weeks ago. I posted things on missing horse sites, and put posters up in my town. I got alot of calls, but none matched sprout.
One day, I got a call saying someone knew who had previously owned her. I was given the number, and I called them. I had a few choice words for them, but I didnt get anyone. I called the vet, and asked about the person. They gave me another number, the number of the former owner's daughter.
I finally got her, and it turns out, she was instructed by her mom to dump the horse in a pasture that had horses in it that seemed to be well-taken care of.
I was told she was told to dump the horse because her mother could no longer afford to care for her. There is some missing link to the story, because her mom could've sold sprout for quite a sum.
The daughter offered to take the horse to the humane society, but I refused. I had been taking care of sprout for the last few weeks, and I have become attatched. And, who knows if she would've really taken her to the humane society?
So, it is official. Sprout is mine, but I have descided to sell her. She is an amazing horse and is very smart and a great jumper, but I don't even own an english saddle. I've only ridden english once or twice, and could never compete at the level she deserves to be at.
A man I know has shown intrest in her, and he seems to be a choice for her new home. Man, I'll miss the girl, but she deserves better.
Plus, my boys demand too much attention as it is, much less a pretty princess thoroughbred girl :)


text:
Monday, December 3, 2012
Democrats hold all the power in Olympia, having won the race for governor and the majority in the House and Senate — at least on paper.
But two conservative Democrats in the Senate are considering voting with Republicans in an effort to move the upper house closer to the political center. If that occurs, the Republicans and two Democrats would be able to elect the majority leader and have a say in committee chairmanships.
Democratic leadership is looking at making a compromise deal with Republicans.
Can the Senate be effective when power is shared? Will the alliances formed now hold until lawmakers adjourn in the spring?
These and many more questions will swirl through Olympia in January and beyond as the Legislature faces the task of balancing a budget that's already soaked in red ink.
Sen. Ed Murray would have been the likely choice to lead the Senate under normal Democratic control. But the Seattle liberal won't get the nod if the conservative Democrats vote with Republicans.
Last week Murray said he hopes the Senate majority can be established before January so lawmakers will be able to move into their offices (those with more power get better offices) and, more importantly, a clear agenda can be established.
"At what point do you become ineffective because you've entered into some sort of convoluted governing arrangement that doesn't allow you to accomplish what you came down here for?" Murray said. "I'm more concerned about the Senate functioning than with being majority leader."
Murray has a valid concern.
It would be counterproductive to whipsaw the Senate with new leadership and new direction that changes from month to month or week to week.
Conservative Democrats Tim Sheldon and Rodney Tom made this move because they see the majority of their party as too liberal on some issues.
"I'm not looking to give any particular party the power," said Sheldon of Potlatch. "I'm interested in the best person to lead the committee, regardless of party."
If Tom and Sheldon want this to work out, they should sit down with Murray and leaders of both parties to hash out a compromise to share power that will not cripple the legislative process.
Lt. Gov. Brad Owen, himself a conservative Democrat, should also be involved as he presides over the Senate as its president. Owen has about 40 years of legislative experience. Owen should be using all of that experience and knowledge to bring these factions together.
In the end, we would like to see the Senate move closer to the political center. We would hope Republicans have a strong voice in the legislative process. We continue to believe that approaching the serious problem from various points of view across the political spectrum will produce lasting solutions.


text:
Dr. Kelly Chaney
Interim Provost
Since assuming the role of Provost, I have had several members of our community ask me, "So what does a Provost do exactly?" It's a good question, as currently it is a title that is mostly used only in higher education (although, the ancient meaning of provost was "prison warder," and I assure you that definition is obsolete and far from the truth today!).
The Provost is the Chief Academic Officer of the college and is responsible to President Comerford for creating, implementing, and maintaining the academic priorities for the college. As such, the Provost oversees academic policy and procedure, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and the faculty. I work closely with academic division chairs, department chairs, faculty, and student services staff to ensure Blackburn College provides quality educational programs and experiences for all students, in the classroom, outside of the classroom, and in our work program. I also help to recruit, mentor, encourage, and retain outstanding, dedicated, diverse faculty who facilitate learning and research opportunities for our students as well as provide service to our college community.
In addition, departments that provide support and resources for the academic affairs of the college, such as Records and Registration, Institutional Research, the Work Program, Technology Services, and the Lumpkin Learning Commons, report to the Provost.
Without doubt, the Provost's job is challenging and exciting, but above all it is fulfilling. It is my pleasure to serve Blackburn College in this role – please feel free to stop by my office in Ludlum Hall 211!
Kelly Chaney, Ph.D.
Interim Provost
Ludlum Hall, 211


text:
Adina Drive-In Motel
Pleasant A-frames
What we say:
The Adina Drive-In is located on the inland side of the main road nearby the AB Hotel. They boasting that they're "the first drive-in at Pantai Cenang", but we aren't sure where the drive-in part fits in. But they do have a rather spacious parking lot that can accommodate large tour busses. They have 50 rooms and three conference rooms; so large groups may be the preferred clientele. But the A-framed tropical chalet single/twin options are pleasant. Although a bit pricey at RM160, the charm is there, especially at night when the festive decorative lights are on.
Make a reservation online now
Contact details:Lot 2599, Jalan Pantai Cenang, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi. T: (04) 953 1014 F: (04) 953 1016
Email them at: email@example.com
Visit website
What we were quoted
|Type of room
|Low season
|High season
Added to Travelfish on: 22nd May, 2013
Last visited or updated on: 22nd May, 2013
Photo gallery
Jump to a destination
- Hot spots
- Peninsular Malaysia
- Sabah
- Sarawak
All accommodation in Langkawi
Ambong-Ambong Rainforest Retreat
Resorts World
The Datai Langkawi
Cenang Rest House
The Danna
Panorama Langkawi Country Resort
Delta Motel & Restaurant
Tubotel Langkawi
The Andaman Resort
Camping on Langkawi
La Pari-Pari
The Twin Peaks Island Resort
Villa Molek Langkawi Resort
Bon Ton Resort Langkawi
Dawn Homestay and Chalet
Langkawi Cactus Inn
Tanjung Puteri Motel
The Red Door
Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa
Isa Motel
Rebak Island Resort (Vivanta Resort)
Great places to stay on Langkawi
Tstar Cottage
Geopark Hotel
The Westin Resort & Spa
The Box Chalet
Langkapuri Inn
Senari Bay Resort
White Lodge
Sunset Beach Resort
Soluna Guest House
Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa
Zackry Guest House
Tropical Resort
De Baron Hotel
Aseana Resort & Spa
Bella Vista Hotel
Grand Beach Motel
Gecko Guest House
Melati Tanjung Motel
Rumours Guesthouse
Malibest Resort
Langgura Baron Resort
AB Motel
Amzar Motel
Sandy Beach Resort
The Langkawi Budget Hotel
The Cabin
The Nor Motel
Charlie's Motel
The above hotels and guesthouses are the most popular places in Langkawi that people are reading about on Travelfish.org.
See our summary page for all places to stay in Langkawi
Onward travel
Ko Tarutao (Thailand)
Kuala Perlis
Satun (Thailand)
Ko Lipe (Thailand)
Ko Adang (Thailand)
Pakbara (Thailand)
Thale Ban National Park (Thailand)
Ko Bulon Lae (Thailand)
Ko Rawi (Thailand)
The above are all within 200km of Langkawi.


text:
LETTER: School appreciates help
SAN ANGELO, Texas - Christopher Sloan, San Angelo
School appreciates help
I wanted to say thank you for blessings Ambleside School of San Angelo has received in recent weeks.
We were blessed by Lynn Shipley, of H-E-B, with a wonderful donation of school supplies, the employees of Shirley Floral with a beautiful hanging plant as a welcome back for the staff, and by members of Johnson Street Church of Christ who took time to come here, bless our staff and students, and pray for our upcoming school year.
A simple thank you hardly seems enough to show our gratitude. In these days when we are often negligent in giving praise where it is due, I wanted to publicly recognize these three great organizations that stand as examples of selflessness in our community.
Subscribe to the San Angelo Standard-Times
Need Help? Call us at 1-877-304-7763.
Monday-Friday: 6am-8pm / Saturday: 6am-12pm / Sunday: 6am-1pm


text:
AFM: RS takes US theatrical rights to Hopper-starrer Unspeakable
RS Entertainment, RandySlaughter's Los Angeles-based distributor that released Luther in the US, has taken domestic theatrical rights toPav Films' debut feature Unspeakable, a psycho-thriller starring Dennis Hopper.
Continue reading – simply subscribe below
It takes just two minutes and you'll immediately gain full access to ScreenDaily.com, PLUS Screen International magazine delivered to your door.
Screen International Subscribers:
If you are a Screen International subscriber please sign in with your email address and click submit:
Not a Screen International subscriber?
Sign up today for immediate and complete access to ScreenDaily.com and Screen International magazine for as little as £19.95 a month!
Find out more about all the benefits of a subscription to Screen International.


text:
The governor of New Jersey, a Republican with an eye on the White House, is making a three-day tour of the state that hosts the first presidential nominating caucuses. And the Republican governor of Iowa, who's on a fundraising roll in his bid for a sixth term (not all consecutive), is welcoming the visitor working to shed his Bridgegate shackles for some more fundraising help.
And the president of the United States, who carried Iowa in both of his elections, is slipping in the eyes of Iowans — with just 37 percent saying they approve of the job he is doing.
Iowa, in short, is restless.
This is one of just four states that's never sent a woman to Congress — not the Senate, not the House.
Now a woman's in a dead heat with an incumbent congressman in the contest to replace retiring Sen. Tom Harkin, a long-serving Democrat. Republican Joni Ernst and Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley each drew the support of 43 percent of the registered voters surveyed by NBC News and the Marist Poll. Ernst gained some national notoreity from her campaign ad touting her skills as a farm girl, including some experience with hog castration.
The NBC/Marist Poll shows that Ernst is running better among men — by eight percentage points. And Braley has an eight-point advantage among women.
The gender gap typically breaks with men favoring a Republican and women a Democrat. Yet Ernst is managing to hold the race to a narrow gap — unlike the 25-point advantgage that New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen holds in her contest with Republican Scott Brown in the NBC/Marist polling.
"The party factor seems to be trumping gender as far as how voters are assessing these two candidates at the moment," Lee Miringoff, direct of the Marist polling institute, tells NBC News.
Christie's arrival in Iowa is his first in two years, and it follows the months of scrutiny he has faced over the forced lane closures at the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, N.J., last fall — a saga of political retribution conducted by an aide and ally in which Christie has maintained innocence. Christie appeared at an East Coast fundraiser for Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad in May, and will appear with him at "an evening at the fair" in Davenport tomorrow.
The Des Moines Register notes that "all 11 of the GOP's potential 2016'ers have planted a flag in Iowa since the end of the last presidential cycle — either by visiting here or by trying to link arms with influential Iowa Republicans."
Iowa has posed a challenge for mainstream Republicans competing in caucuses that lately have favored representatives of the religious right and other social conservatives — Mike Huckabee in 2008, over Mitt Romney (by 34-25 percent); Alan Keyes and Gary Bauer ran better than John McCain in 2000, though he didn't compete there. The born-again George W. Bush prevailed in the caucuses that year. Pat Buchanan gave Bob Dole a close contest in the 1996 caucuses.
Yet it has swung between Democrats and Republicans in presidential contests since 1976 — and more toward the Democrats since 1988.
Yet now, with an open Senate seat in reach of another Republican and President Barack Obama dragging in the state that backed him twice, the chance of this state giving the Republicans an additional chip for control of the Senate puts the state front and center in 2014 and raises the question of where it's headed in '16. Which makes it all the more inviting to that visiting governor from New Jersey.