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Rising above the ashes
March 17, 2011 in Question of the Week, What are your thoughts on the unfolding disaster in Japan? by Bob McBride
Natural disasters like the earthquake and tsunami in Japan last week, the Haiti quake, the Indian Ocean tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and so forth raise so many questions for all of us. Where is God? If God is good, and/or if God is in control, why do unspeakably terrible things happen to so many good people?
"O God, where art thou," is a common phrase uttered over and over when tragedy strikes us personally or when we witness a catastrophic event such as last week's devastating earthquake in Japan. Our faith and resolve can be tested unless firmly rooted in the Creator Himself. Personal and catastrophic tragedy has been evident from shortly after Adam and Eve were placed on the earth and throughout all periods of time. Was the loss of Able at the hands Cain (Genesis 4:8) not a personal tragedy to our first earthly parents and when the flood cleansed the earth in Noah's day (Genesis 7), was it not a worldwide catastrophic event?
Earthquakes and other natural calamities are part of God's plan. In them he delivers his servants as he did Paul and Silas from prison (Acts 16:25-26). Through them, He showed forth his great power at both the crucifixion and resurrection of His only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ. The majesty of the earthquake was so great that the centurion and those that were with him confessed that "Truly this was the Son of God." (Matthew 27:50-54; Matthew 28:1-2)
We are also learn in the Gospel of Mark that wars, earthquakes, famines and troubles are signs of the times and preparatory to the Second Coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. (Mark 13:3-8)
Regardless the reason of "why bad things happen to good people" we must never lose sight that God knows the beginning from the end and that good things can certainly come from bad situations. Life is eternal, death is only the passing from this mortal existence to an immortal state; eventually having our physical body reunited with our spirit. All of us were born into this world for a wise purpose and we are all subject to the trials of life. Whether taken prematurely in death or later in life, we are stewards of what God has granted us here upon the earth.
What good can possibly come from a massive earthquake that kills thousands of individuals, tears apart families, brings financial ruin upon many and cripples a nation? Perhaps, if no lessons are learned from this seemingly tragic experience then much is lost; but if man and nations humble themselves and turn towards God in the darkest of times, if those not directly affected grow from sacrifice, and if greater love is shown toward God and our fellow men, then perhaps individuals and nations can rise above the ashes and learn that even the most challenging and darkest of times can be for our benefit.


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That's right if the Dodgers keep winning they can't lose. Hey I swear I didn't steal that from Yogi--but it sure wouldn't surprise me if he'd said it.
Yep. I have it all figured out. It appears we're in control of our own fate. That being said our destiny is not set in stone. That's' right I said it of all people- Mr. Upbeat.
So how about we hold off on popping those corks from the champagne?
I guess it makes sense that if most people were quick to write off the Dodgers they'd be just as quick or apparently even quicker to call the West Won. Saying "the race is over" just isn't the case. Even if there's a lot of Diamondback fans giving up that sure doesn't mean the Diamondbacks have. I think a sweep over the Giants who have been battling like they were playing for rings as one Giant Fan put it (seriously it was said) pretty much says it all.
Now I didn't say I didn't like our chances. In fact, I'm downright giddy with almost certainty. All I'm saying is how 'bout we hold off on the threads of "who's next" until we've actually sealed the deal?
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Sixteen former wild horses were up for adoption Saturday at a place you might not expect -- The Warm Springs Correctional Center in Carson City.
There, an auction was held to place the horses with new owners. The Bureau of Land Management said inmates at the correctional facility helped saddle-train the mustangs. According to BLM's Web site, inmates typically work with the horses for 60 to 120 days. Horses on average sell for $800 to $1,000, according to the site.
BLM said the horses in Saturday's auction were rounded up in Nevada. Too many wild horses in the state can make vegetation scarce for other animals, a BLM official said. BLM's site states there are more than 13,000 wild horses in Nevada.
The next adoption event at Warm Springs Correctional Center will be in early June.
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When it comes to blind placements, you should use the Metolius Super Cam because it gives almost twice the range of conventional cams so you have a better chance at getting it to fit properly. This giant range is due to the asymmetric design that places larger lobes on one side and smaller ones on the other. To make up for the difference in sizes, the designers at Metolius went through meticulous work to ensure that the trigger pulls each lobe precisely and equally through each range. Metolius made each piece with four wide lobes that increase grip on the rock as opposed to conventional four-lobed designs, and each lobe has a cam stop that helps it act passively like a stopper. CNC machined means each cam gives better precision so you don't fumble around when you're placing it. The U-shaped double stem is very durable, and yet remains highly flexible for better control when you're placing it or your second is cleaning it. Each cam comes with a color-coded sling for easier identification on the wall, and the Range Finder lets you know whether you're placement is at the most minimum or maximum range available on the cam.
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How could you go wrong? The small, medium, and large super cams cover such a wide variety of sizes that its hard not to bring along. The Super Cam's placement range is the same as the meatiest Black Diamond cams. Not only does this give you a versatile piece but can cut down on weight. For example the large super cam is 11 ounces, this is half the weight of the #2, #3, and #4 combined (which the large super cam accommodates all three cam ranges) . Not to say that it should replace these specific sizes, but rather augment them. I will look forward to sporting this on my rack.
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Other cool thing that is not in that article is you can get a nut tool and grab the trigger bar to pull it out if it ends up deeper in the crack than you thought. With the other style triggers you would need two nut tools or have to get a finger in there.
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Casio CEO: 'We're prepared' for Apple, Samsung smartwatches
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Casio chief says company ready for smartwatch revolution
The chief executive of Casio says his company is already prepared to face new competition in the watch sector from tech giants like Apple and Samsung. Speaking with The New York Times, Kazuo Kashio proclaimed that his company has long known the value of the wrist with regard to wearable computing, and that it has been preparing accordingly. Casio has already introduced devices that integrate a number of mobile technologies.
"Suddenly, everyone's discovered the wrist," Kashio said in an interview. "We've known for a long time it's prime real estate. We're prepared."
Kashio's comments reflect increasing interest across the tech industry in wearable mobile computers. Since February, rumors and reports have flourished that a number of tech giants are preparing to release smartwatches, wrist-worn devices that connect with smartphones in order to give users at-a-glance updates on their digital lives.
Most recently, Samsung has confirmed that it will be revealing just such a device early in September. A prototype of that device, dubbed the Galaxy Gear, apparently leaked to the Internet on Sunday.
Search giant Google has also apparently signaled its interest in entering the smartwatch segment. Google is believed to have purchased a smartwatch manufacturer in the summer of last year. That manufacturer, WIMM Labs, made one device, the WIMM One, and was in the process of developing it into an Android-powered watch platform.
Apple is also widely thought to be preparing to step into the wearable computing market. Previous reports have the iPhone maker building a team of more than 100 members to design an "iWatch" for release some time over the next year.
Previous Casio offerings have integrated Bluetooth connectivity in order to pair with a smartphone and relay information. Those devices were compatible with earlier generations of the iPhone, as well as Android-powered devices, and they were priced around $230. Users could view the numbers and names associated with incoming calls and emails, and the watches would display incoming text messages. They could also control switch smartphones into vibrate mode without the user needing to touch the phone.
Casio future plans involve improving the toughness of its devices, ensuring that a smartwatch will not break should it be slammed into a wall or dunked in water. Future devices may also include fitness-oriented aspects, allowing joggers to post details of their runs to the Internet.
Kashio believes that Casio's long history, with multiple product wars fought in the past, has prepared it for the entry of other tech giants onto its turf.
"I don't think anyone," the Casio chief said, "is as passionate about counting numbers, or time, as we are."


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As a preschool teacher at Asheville Catholic School, I regularly witness moms struggling to juggle the many demands of motherhood. This juggling act becomes more difficult as the carefree days of summer give way to the structured days of the school year schedule.
Whether you are an outside-the-home working mom or a stay-at -home working mom, the demands are relentless. In addition to making sure that your children are fed, clothed, housed and educated, you also provide emotional and social support for your kids.
Then, on top of that, you are invited to volunteer, by chairing committees, organizing events, making phone calls, chaperoning field trips, baking cookies, helping in the classroom it's mind boggling. With some simple planning and some self-care tips you can bring much needed peace to the chaos.
First, be realistic about how much time you have. What does your schedule look like this year? Have you gone back to work full-time? Have you had another child? Or simply, do you not want to be as harried as you were last year? Understand that you cannot do it all. No Mommy, no matter how super, can be on every committee, go on every field trip or bake every cookie and still be at peace. You need to make some choices.
Therefore, find out what there is to choose from. Call the chair of the parent-teacher organization and ask what major events the school has planned. In addition, email your child's teacher to find out ways you might help in the classroom.
Then, think about what your talents are. If you are organized and a great delegator, you might want to chair a committee. Don't, however, chair them all. If you love to bake, find ways to help with bake sales or other events. Whatever your talent, there is a need.
Finally, choose. Make a conscious decision about how you plan to help at your child's school. Decide in advance how many field trips, committees and parties you have time for. Also, if you do not have time to volunteer this year, be honest your family will thank you.
Furthermore, do not forget that the most important obligation you have is the one that gets overlooked the most: your obligation to yourself. You must take time for you.
Make a date with yourself once a week, make sure it's at least an hour long and make sure it's fun! Go for a walk. Go to a bookstore. Go to an antique store. Go to a movie. Just go! Schedule it in your calendar, write it down in pen. This is an appointment worth keeping. This action tells yourself and your family that your time is valuable and that you are important. Since you are helping to create the next generation of humans, you deserve at least an hour a week of uninterrupted solace in order to refuel. I assure you, wonderful things will happen if you do this.
Finally, you need to know how to say, No.
There is an art to saying no and feeling good about it. When someone asks you, What are you doing Sunday afternoon? Never, never answer, Nothing. Always answer, Why do you ask? It is easier to say no when you do not feel cornered.
It is good to have a response prepared ahead of time. Here are two examples: I would love to help, however, I am already working on the (fill in the blank) project. or I can't. I promised my family I'd spend time with them.
What's more, remember that no, all by its lonesome is a perfectly acceptable response. You can also leave the door open and tell the person you need to check your schedule. Additionally, if you should say yes, and regret it, you can change your mind. It is entirely reasonable to tell someone, I misspoke and am unable to assist you with that.
Learning how to say no graciously and comfortably is key in maintaining family harmony.
You're now ready for the first school bell to ring. You have done the groundwork, you've picked your projects, and you're all set to take care of yourself.
One last thought: Remember, these days are sweet and will not last forever. Savor them.


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The southbound lane of I-83 will be restricted to a single lane starting around 9 a.m. on Thursday, between Exit 22 (North George Street) and Exit 21 (Route 30) in Manchester Township.
PennDOT plans to close the lane for a pothole patching operation. Motorists are asked to be alert and slow down when approaching and driving through the work zone. The repairs are expected to be complete and the lane should be reopened by 1 p.m., according to PennDOT.


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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The California Association of School Transportation Officials (CASTO) is opposing a proposal for a new set of statewide fleet rules mandating the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, saying the proposal puts children's safety at risk, keeps older buses on the road and violates the state's commitment to fuel neutrality.
The proposal has been placed before the California Air Resources Board (CARB) by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), which has already mandated that school bus operators in its jurisdiction purchase CNG vehicles. CASTO is urging CARB to reject the proposal.
"The SCAQMD experience is a case study for why CARB should reject this proposal," said CASTO President Alex Robinson. As a result of the SCAQMD's CNG-only rule, Robinson said, "Many districts in the south coast are keeping older buses on the road or cutting back on service, meaning more students are driving to school. This, in turn, increases emissions and congestion and creates transportation conditions that are less than safe."
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Cooperative Extension names new program coordinator - Leslie Zucker is the new coordinator of the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County.
Her responsibilities include developing and overseeing implementation of an annual education and outreach program and the distribution of program funds.
Zucker previously served as coordinator for the Hudson River Estuary Biodiversity Program with Cornell's department of natural resources and the New York state Department of Environmental Conservation's Hudson River Estuary Program.
Bank employee receives quarterly award - Cynthia Harbach, a commercial credit analyst at Salisbury Bank's Lakeville, Conn., office, was named Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of this year.
The award recognizes exemplary individual performance and celebrates the employee's leadership, professionalism, customer service and strong work ethic attributes.
Harbach, a resident of Winsted, Conn., started working in the loan department of Canaan National Bank and became an administrative assistant in the lending area when Salisbury and Canaan banks merged in 2004.
Harbach attended Post University for secretarial studies and the American Institute of Banking.
Salisbury Bank, headquartered in Lakeville, has branches in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Dover Plains and Millerton.
Credit union donates to Red Cross - TEG Federal Credit Union donated $21,000 to the American Red Cross to help support continuing relief efforts in the wake of Superstorm Sandy that affected the entire Eastern Seaboard, with particularly severe damage in New Jersey and New York.
TEG collected $1,000 in donations from its members in each of its branches and made a corporate donation of $20,000. The funds will assist the American Red Cross' relief operations to provide food, water, shelter and supplies.
TEG Federal Credit Union, founded in 1969, is a member-owned, nonprofit, full-service community financial institution with branches in Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Hyde Park, Beekman and Wappingers Falls.


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There is one point I have to mention about the current console wars. I own the trilogy of consoles and I must admit IMO Xbox is the best. Don't get me wrong, I love my Wii but Xbox live is by far better than PSN or Wii Shop. Being able to compare high scores on the fly, achievements in every game (not only the recent ones like on PSN), and the quality of the DLC's makes for a great service. Yes you have to pay for it but it doesn't cost an arm or a leg so I'm fine with that.
When I enter a game store with money in hand I always walk to the Wii games first, only to realize I already own the +/- 15 good games on the Wii and I end up buying an Xbox game instead. I only buy ps3 games when they are exclusives and good, which is few and far between.
My point is Nintendo NEED an achievement system and they must include achievements for the games currently available. Plus they have to start developing more good games, this mainly includes making deals with third party developers to make more hard-core games. The Wii is starved for good games and when Nintendo finally bring out something new everyone jumps on it like it'll be the consoles saving grace.
I hardly play my Wii anymore which I'm sad about. I'll never sell it but seeing as Nintendo only bring out a new game every 6 months or so I don't really have any reason to play it half the time. This seams to have been the norm since the N64 and Nintendo really need to change this.


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The U.S. Department of Education, Postsecondary Education has recently awarded Butte College a $697,852 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) grant.
The FIPSE grants are awarded to postsecondary institutions that develop programs which support reforms, innovations and improvements of postsecondary education that specifically respond to problems of national significance and serve as national models.
This three-year grant will establish Butte's new Teaching for Rural Academic Basic Achievement and Job Opportunities (TRABAJO) program designed to fight unemployment and build career ladders for Hispanic minorities in Butte and Glenn counties.
"Our rural service area, like other rural areas in the nation, has a growing Hispanic agriculture workforce population that is traditionally at the lower end of the education, employment and income scale. The FIPSE grant provides the funding to institute the TRABAJO program which will allow us to better serve this population by providing specific certificate course pathways to improve their postsecondary education and job placement success," said Dr. Diana Van Der Ploeg, Butte College President.
Through the grant, the college will develop Vocational English as Second Language (VESL) certificate courses in: sustainable agriculture, automotive technology, certified nursing assistants, child development, health information technology and green construction/clean energy for associate's degrees along with university transfer pathways.
"We will be working with powerful partners within the private sector, state systems, high schools, other community and four-year colleges, businesses and associations, including the Farm Workers Institute of Education and Leadership Development (FIELD)," said Van Der Ploeg. "These partnerships will assist us in developing effective strategies for sustaining the program beyond the federal funding."
The goal of the grant is to train more than 300 adult students over a three-year period; replicate the program at two additional California community colleges; and disseminate the program offerings to 20 additional rural community colleges nationwide.


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issue 324 § November 2012 § Sonar Kollektiv estb. 1998 § circulation 60,000 § free
Sonar Kollektiv - 15 Years Of Volxmusik
Sonar Kollektiv was founded in 1997 by Jazzanova. Designed as a platform for own releases it soon attracted numerous new discoveries and like-minded musicians to lead their trumps right here. Still it was never the intention of Sonar Kollektiv to pursue one specific sound or provide an already existing scene. Each and every release on the label (250 and counting) was at all times meant to illustrate the musical taste of the collective, its flavourful development and recollection of past sounds. The various compilations and label showcases played a big part of it. From the renowed Secret Love" compilation (No. 6 has been released in October 2012), the Computer Incarnations For World Peace" edition, the ...Boadcasting" and ....Mixing"-series to the Romanian Jazz" label showcase Sonar Kollektiv continuously cares about broadening its own and the horizon of any type of music lovers. How broad this horizon can be expanded showed the release of Âme's Rej" in 2005. Shorthandly minimal techno was redifined and at the same time the sublabel Innervisions (runned by Dixon) was leveraged to worldwide fame. Other milestones in the eventful history of Sonar Kolletiv were the discovery of the New Zealand reggae soul combo Fat Freddy's Drop (2005), the debuts by Micatone (2003), Benny Sings (2005), Clara Hill (2003) and Eva Be (2004), the first releases by Dimlite (2003), Tricksi (2006), Christian Prommer's Drumlesson (2007), as well as Georg Levin (2005) and his collaborative project with Dixon, Wahoo (2004). Also for some of today's legends of more sophisticated electronic music, like Ulrich Schnauss, Ben Klock and Marcin Kozlowski (now a member of Whitest Boy Alive) Sonar Kollektiv offered a stepping stone to their international careers. And in 2003 a certain Eric Wahlforss released his first record here, just before founding Soundcloud.
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When at the end of 2009 the rate of fire ceased some thought the label is running on empty or lost touch to contemporary sounds. But the releases of this year so far should prove doubters wrong. The remix album Jazzanova Upside Down" (released in January) gathers the who's who of the currenty most happening and game-changing DJs and producers (Henrik Schwarz, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Filippo Moscatello, Manuel Tur, Mark E, and more) to catapult Jazzanova classics into the future. By signing Phil Gerus from Moscow, the new project Hot Coins out of the UK, EnaWadan from South Africa and the pan-Geman duo Paskal & Urban Absolutes four of the most promising new acts slantingly offside the dancefloor have been added to the already impressive roster. And once again all true pop aficionados with an addiction for soul and a genuine craft in songwriting are pierced to the heart with the brand new albums by FETSUM (The Colors Of Hope") and Micatone (Wish I Was Here").
But what is the formula of success of the Berlin based label? A dance music imprint that with a few exceptions actually doesn't release club music? Is it even after all exactly this? Delievering music for prior to, succeeding and one day after a club night?
There's no other German record label that can boast such an adventurous range of styles: reggae, folk, electronica, jazz, funk, calypso, house, techno and now also chillwave, dubstep, dream pop, and so on. At Sonar Kollektiv there's somehow room for everything. Still, all of the 250 and counting releases have one common denominator: It's music made out of passion - without any financial aim or attemps of ingratiation. From and for music lovers.
Our 15 Years compilation features this adventurous range of styles and artists, from Hot Coins, Micatone, FETSUM to Jazzanova, Stee Downes, Eva Be and Paskal & Urban Absolutes. Including unreleased tracks and exclusive material.
Here's to another 15 years of Sonar Kollektiv!
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More Kentucky high school students are getting their diplomas according to new numbers released Wednesday.
The State Department of Education says Kentucky's graduation rate increased nearly 0.5% from 2006 to 2007.
It's now at 83.72%.
And the dropout rate decreased slightly over that same span.
It's now at 3.17%, a drop of nearly 0.2%.
The state reports graduation data as part of the federal "No Child Left Behind" act.
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Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Dept. of Agricultural Economics, University of Kentucky 2013
M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, Dept. of Agricultural Economics, University of Kentucky 2008
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My research interests lie primarily in the areas of farm/agribusiness management and production economics. Specifically, I am particularly interest in applied oriented economic research focusing on several aspects of farm decision making and the influence of risk on growers' choices.
Vassalos, M., C.R. Dillon and T. Coolong. 2013. "Optimal Land Allocation and Production Timing for Fresh Vegetable Growers under Price and Production Uncertainty." Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, forthcoming (2013).
Vassalos, M., C.R. Dillon and P. Childs. 2012. "Empirically Testing for the Location – Scale Condition: A Review of the Economic Literature." Journal or Risk Model Validation 6(3):51-66.
Vassalos,M., C.R. Dillon and A. Pagoulatos. 2012. "A Hedonic Price Analysis of Corn and Soybean Herbicides." Food Economics 9(1-2): 117-128
Vassalos, M. C.R. Dillon, D. Freshwater and P. Karanikolas. 2010. "Modeling Multifunctionality of Agriculture at a Farm-Level: The Case of Kerkini District, Northern Greece." Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce 4(3-4): 59-64.
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Version 1.5.1 of the video game ties into a Super Bowl promotion, addresses Android fragmentation and SMS-based purchases, and gets 30 new levels.
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Published on August 24th, 2011 | by Becky Striepe6
How-to: Make Cloth Napkins
My friend Shannon and I made a set of pirate-themed cloth napkins to go with the mini cork pirate ships that I shared with you guys not too long ago. The whole thing was for a pop up picnic, and I have to say that our table totally rocked! Shannon brought this remnant fabric for us to use, but you can use whatever you have on hand. Organic hemp is excellent for napkin-making, too, if you don't have anything suitable in your stash.
Paper napkins are a huge waste of resources. Not only does it take energy and trees to produce all of those disposable napkins, but once the meal is through, you have to toss them in the trash, since you can't recycle that food-soaked paper. Cloth napkins might feel like a fancy-dinner-party-only sort of thing, but that doesn't have to be true at all! It's easy as pie to whip up a batch of cloth napkins, and you can make yourself a bunch if you like, so you have some for every day use and a set for special occasions.
A few of tips for making and caring for cloth napkins:
- Choose a busy and/or dark fabric. You want to choose a pattern that won't easily show stains.
- Go with fabric that's sturdy and machine-washable. You want these things to last, and you want them to fit into your real-life routine.
- Soak them. If you have a particularly greasy or messy meal, you can prevent your napkins from staining by tossing them into a bucket of water to soak until you're ready to throw them in the washing machine. Even better: use the water from the bucket to water some plants instead of pouring it down the drain when you're done with it!
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The Shadowfax Corp. would like to express our sincere thanks to those who made our annual holiday dinner a success.
This was our 15th year of enjoying the wonderful turkey feast prepared by the Culinary Arts Department at the York County School of Technology.
In addition to making a delicious meal, the students and staff do a wonderful job of serving the food to all of the individuals at Shadowfax.
This tradition is the highlight of the year and is eagerly anticipated by everyone.
We would like to extend a special thank you to the following local clubs whose financial contribution made the meal possible: B.D Social Club, the South End Democratic Club and the 12th Ward Ind. Democratic Club. We also appreciate the money contributed by Interstate Fleet Sales, Inc.
We are very thankful for the 460 pounds of turkey that was donated by: the South End Democratic Club, the Vigilant Social Club, the 13th Ward Political Club, the Rooster Social Club and the 12th Ward Ind. Democratic Club.
We also appreciate the contributions made by the many Shadowfax family members.
Thank you all for your continued support of The Shadowfax Corp.
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A week later, SSA child-abuse workers who had been alerted by police visited Jimena, but uncovered no fresh physical evidence of abuse. According to the agency's report of that visit, Jimena told a social worker that she "hit her face a few days ago because she was jumping," repeating her mother's story that Jimena injured herself because she was hyperactive.
"Jimena has been diagnosed with hyperactive behavior due to complications during childbirth," the report says, adding that she had "displayed hyperactive behavior" during the visit. SSA took no further action, and Jimena and her younger sister, Sabrina, remained with her mother.
"She wasn't hyperactive, that's a lie," Orozco said. "She was active, like a normal child. She liked to play and was a happy girl. She acted just like my other daughter, Sabrina, does now, and Sabrina's not hyperactive either. Jimena was a normal child, but what she had were not normal injuries."
On Aug. 11, Orozco took Jimena to Anita Jo Rice, an Anaheim therapist. In her arms, Jimena held a doll that Orozco had given her a day earlier for her birthday. "She had a cute little dress on and her hair was all done up," Rice later said in a deposition. "She looked like a little energetic doll. She held a doll in her arms. Very cute, vivacious little girl. Very bright."
During the therapy session, Jimena told Rice that her mother had thrown a television remote control at her head, and that she had to get stitches. "She told me that her mother and Ricardo hit her a lot," Rice stated. "And that Ricardo hit her with his sandal and belt. And she told me that her mother slaps her face a lot."
"I . . . asked her if there was anything else," Rice continued. "And she told me that her second daddy, Ricardo, had put his finger in one of her holes. And that when she tried to tell her mother that, Ricardo put his hand over her mouth." Rice asked Jimena to point on the doll where her "second daddy" had touched her. "She turned the doll upside down and pointed approximately to the area of the vagina," Rice said.
When Jimena told Rice she had been sexually abused, Orozco says he almost lost his mind. "I was beside myself," he said. "I started crying. I felt angry, impotent, emotionally distraught."
SSA records show Rice immediately called the county's child-abuse hotline, reporting that Jimena had said Morentes "had put his finger inside of her vagina and that it hurt."
That day, social services workers went to Correal's apartment to investigate. But when Correal told them Morentes had accidentally rubbed Jimena's vagina while drying her off with a towel, and that he was no longer living with her, the SSA closed its file on Jimena.
"Case is closed—inconclusive," wrote SSA social worker Providencia Ramirez-Hull, who is also named in Orozco's suit. "However . . . Jimena was touched in a not so kind manner. Also mom was a concern. Jimena was touched by Ricardo. He used a rag to clean this minor [sic] vaginal area. Minor suffered an irritation . . . By observing Jimena with the doll appears [sic] that other problems are happening that they was [sic] not been disclosed. However, appears that minor's father is observing and trying to protect this child. Case closed."
The following day, on Aug. 12, Orozco took his daughter to a birthday party in Anaheim. He snapped a photograph of her—the one that accompanies this story. It was the last day he ever saw her alive. Correal failed to meet him at the store several days later to pick up her child-support check. In fact, she had moved. SSA records show she called child-abuse workers on Aug. 28 to provide a new telephone number and address where she could be reached for the next four days.
"[Correal] said that as soon she find [sic] another place she will get in touch," Ramirez-Hull wrote in a report. "Plan is for Claudia to call this [social worker] as soon she [sic] moved to an [sic] stable place."
Ramirez-Hull made no mention in her report of any further effort to investigate Jimena's welfare.
When Orozco discovered that Correal had disappeared, he and Rice went to Placentia police, hoping to file a missing person's report on Jimena. Police refused to cooperate.
"I informed them of the ongoing child-abuse report," Rice said. "They said . . . that a mother could take her kids any place she wanted to." According to Rice, police "refused to investigate at all. They were very rude."
Rice tried twice to contact Ramirez-Hull. When that failed, she spoke to an SSA supervisor.
"I was concerned that this was a case that was going to fall through the cracks," Rice said. "I felt that Jimena was at extreme risk with the people that she was with. I conveyed that they disappeared. And the supervisor intimated that they might be . . . might be in a shelter of some kind. I took that to mean that Social Services knew where she was."
Rice was mistaken: the agency had lost contact with Correal—and Jimena. When SSA social worker Ann Ballenger typed up the agency's last report on Jimena on Oct. 5, she stated that Correal "called in early September and left a voice mail message indicating she had a new address but did not provide it. Repeated attempts to locate mother have failed. Therefore, at this time this referral will be closed and no further services provided due to loss of contact."
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Games will be on (2) Courts and 10 minutes each with two minutes between games allowed to change over. If everyone hustles on and off the court, we should get in 5 games per hour per court. This would give everyone 4 games to play (based on 30 players/6 teams) plus a 1 game championship game of the top 4 teams.
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Diva Connection Foundation is growing and empowering more women than ever! That also means that more women are finding us and asking for help. In order to continue spreading the good news about DC, with the hopes of raising funds to expand our connections and efforts, we have exciting news:
The launching of the new, hot, and fresh Diva Connection Magazine on May 11! The magazine will feature stories from inspiring women in our community, on global women's issues, and will also include the first women's take-along list of Connections You Can Trust. We surveyed women from the area and got their input on not only which businesses, events, and services they love in the community, but specifically WHY these connections are their most trusted.
You know how when you read a swimsuit review online, and it's rated five stars with the words, "Great suit! Love it!" So, you think to yourself, "This must be a fantastic suit, I'll order one!" It arrives, you lock yourself in your closet, and you wiggle it on. One look in the mirror and it's clear: this suit may be great for someone rockin' the Ds, but it's not doing your subliminal Bs any favors. A better review would have explained exactly WHY that person rated it five stars: "I love this suit because it holds in my larger girls without smooshing them down. Perfect for larger chests."
Women trust each other's opinion like this, and we have harnessed the power of feminine feedback in Connections You Can Trust. Plus, we've made it pocket-size so you can put it in your purse and bring it with you.
The first issue of Diva Connection Magazine will focus on what we know best: Connections. The cover feature will tell the stories of six women in the community (including our own Nicole Phillips and Chris Linnares) and connections that changed their lives. We hope this magazine will inspire you and motivate you to reach out to others and make a connection that could change someone's life.
As Diva Connection grows, the necessity for funding grows too. DC Magazine is being published free of charge thanks to our sponsor, Forum Communications Company, and all proceeds from ad sales will benefit Diva Connection. Shut. the. front. door. Am I right?! We could not be more excited for this opportunity to spread the word about this mission we believe will change the world.
Many people are always asking us how they can get involved and help Diva Connection. If you have a business that sells to women or know someone who might be interested in advertising in Diva Connection Magazine, we encourage you to please contact Amy Fredrickson at afredrickson(at)forumcomm.com or 701.451.5629. All ads are full-page, so you will have beautiful, long-lasting exposure.
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Appeals - The Stormwater Remediation Fee Appeal Program is intended for property owners who feel that they have been billed in error. If you feel that your property has been assigned to an incorrect billing category or you feel there is an error in the calculation of your fee then you should file an Appeal using one the following forms:
- Form 13-1 "Residential Property"
- Form 13-2 "Incorrect Classification of Property"
- Form 13-3 "HOA Property, Civil or Community Association, Council of Condominium Owners
- Form 13-4 "Mathematical Error or Incorrect Impervious Calculation"
- Form 13-5 "Exempt or Incorrect Property Owner"
Completed forms should be mailed to:
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Annapolis, MD 21401
The Anne Arundel County Office of Finance offers a program to reduce or waive the WPRF fee (and also the Bay Restoration Fund) for property owners who meet certain financial hardship provisions. Information and application forms for this program are available through the Office of Finance.
Completed forms should be mailed to:
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Annapolis, MD 21404
Please review the frequently asked questions below to determine the appropriate Appeals form.
Credits - Credits for reducing stormwater fees are available for eligible property owners who can demonstrate that they have already installed and properly maintained certain stormwater controls. The Stormwater Fee Credit Program and Policy Document for Anne Arundel County was approved by the Maryland Department of Environment as required by law.
The deadline to apply for a Stormwater Fee Credit is October 1.
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Bladder Cancer Patient Stories
Paul Cervone
Paul Cervone had just celebrated his 50th birthday when he was diagnosed with bladder cancer in June 2002. After experiencing painful urination, he visited a local hospital where he underwent several rounds of testing to determine the cause of his pain. Doctors identified a suspicious mass during a cystoscopy, a test that allows physicians to see the interior lining of the bladder and urethra. "Upon a biopsy, the mass was found to be cancerous," recalls Paul, who turned 64 in 2015. He wished to have the biopsy performed by another doctor to confirm the diagnosis. For the second opinion, he selected a hospital in Center City, Philadelphia and after that appointment opted to pursue a third opinion. "That is when we discovered Fox Chase Cancer Center," he says.Read more »
Joseph Dequinque
South Philadelphia resident Joseph DeQuinque tries to maintain a healthy lifestyle. He's a non-smoker, watches his diet and takes frequent walks with his wife Laura, with whom he celebrated his 55th wedding anniversary in 2014.Read more »
Albert Egner
In 1980, Albert Egner was at home one day when his phone rang. On the other end was a woman he had never met before, named Bernadette, who had dialed her old phone number out of curiosity. It turned out that Al was the lucky person who inherited her phone number. After a long conversation, they decided to meet. A courtship began and continued for 20 years, when Al decided to make it "official." The two married in 2002, when Albert was in his early 60's.Read more »
Nancy Finnegan
Although Nancy Finnegan lives in Florida, she often visits with family and friends in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. While up north visiting her sisters in 2001, Nancy went to her doctor with complaints of a lingering cold and lots of bruising. After blood tests, an ultra sound and a bone marrow biopsy, she was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL).Read more »
Richard Frantz
In 2010, at the age of 63, Richard Frantz spent his days managing the family excavation and construction business in Monroe County, PA, where he operated heavy equipment, met with clients, and handled company matters. Active and healthy, Richard realized he needed to see a urologist when he experienced urgency in urinating and pain after urination. After several rounds of tests, physicians diagnosed Richard with bladder cancer.Read more »


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Rainwater, James (1917-1986) was an American physicist who did important research and theoretical work on the structure of the atomic nucleus. For this work, he shared the 1975 Nobel Prize in physics with Danish physicists Aage Niels Bohr and Ben Roy Mottelson.
Leo James Rainwater was born on Dec. 9, 1917, in Council, Idaho. His parents were Leo Jasper Rainwater, a civil engineer and Edna Eliza Teague Rainwater, manager of a general store. After his father's death in 1918, Rainwater's family moved to Hanford, California. Rainwater excelled in a chemistry competition sponsored by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and the school accepted him. He graduated in 1939 as a physics major. He went on to study at Columbia University in New York City.
From 1942–1946, Rainwater worked on the Manhattan Project, the top-secret program that developed the atomic bomb. His main work on the project involved using Columbia's cyclotron to investigate the behavior of atomic nuclei under neutron bombardment. He received a Ph.D. degree in physics from Columbia in 1946. In 1952, he became professor of physics at Columbia.
Rainwater used various techniques of spectroscopy (the observation of the radiation emitted by atoms and molecules) to reveal the structure of atoms and molecules. This work led Rainwater, Bohr, and Mottelson to develop a new theory of the structure of the nucleus. At the time, two theories were used to describe the atomic nucleus. In one, the nuclear particles were arranged in concentric shells. In the other, the nucleus was described as similar to a liquid drop. Rainwater produced a model combining the two ideas. The new theory suggested that the nucleus of an atom is shaped more like a football than a sphere. Rainwater's theory was confirmed experimentally by Bohr and Mottelson, and provided a more complete description of nuclear structure.
Rainwater became a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the American Physical Society.


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This election year, the total collapse of industrial civilization has gained a popularity not seen since the heyday of The Planet of the Apes franchise.All over the blogosphere, people who worry about climate change, peak oil, financial meltdown, debt slavery, species extinction, overpopulation and rampant commercialism along with the spread of military drones, techno-warfare and the … [Read more...]
Peak oil and climate change: hold your nose and vote
At last night's third and final presidential debate, we heard about horses and bayonets, nukes and drones, Israel and Iran and whether we should just give up on Pakistan. But, for the first time since 1988, we didn't hear anything last night or in either of the two previous debates this year about climate change.As to energy, it came up much less in last night's foreign policy debate than … [Read more...]
Green Party's Jill Stein: A missing voice in presidential debates
Transition Voice has re-posted the article below from YES! Magazine. -- Ed.Like many of us here at YES!, medical doctor Jill Stein has been frustrated by the narrowness of this year's campaign for president of the United States. Crucial issues such as climate change, poverty, and the cost of war are completely left out of the conversation.No one tackles this problem as directly as Stein, … [Read more...]
Neither presidential candidate shows grasp of America's oil predicament
The Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas USA (ASPO-USA) expressed concern that neither candidate for the U.S. presidency demonstrates a clear understanding of the realities and risks facing U.S. oil supply. In the first presidential debate on Wednesday night, President Obama and Governor Romney fed the misconception that America can drill its way to energy independence, when such a … [Read more...]
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Cutting through the campaign rhetoric and attack ads, here are five issues we believe should be at the center of the 2012 election, plus one that has no place in the public sphere.Every election year, the two parties choose the agendas and issues to highlight and ballyhoo. Often it feels as though we citizens have little power to turn the conversation to the issues we want addressed.But … [Read more...]
The debate over American Exceptionalism: We've finally hit bottom
Patriotism may be the last refuge of scoundrels in countries around the world, but American Exceptionalism stands out for its unique degree of stupidity and hubris.If there's one way the United States is truly exceptional today, it's that we've become perhaps the dumbest, proudest country on Earth.After all, more than 40% of our citizens believe in the Rapture. We act as if two dollar gas … [Read more...]
What's really in and out for 2012
Every year popular magazines and newspapers produce "In and Out" lists that make a claim to cultural prescience through boldly distinguishing what's jumped the shark from what's just about to become a break-out sensation.Trouble is, too often the ins and outs are totally predictable, being driven by the mainstream corporate culture and so-called style makers. What they're calling this year's … [Read more...]
Despite Solyndra, public loves solar more than ever
While the GOP seems to be trying to show its heavy donors in the dirty energy world that conservative politicians and media pundits can deliver value for money by bashing solar power, the American public has shown yet again that they still support solar power.And what's not to love? It's clean, unlike fossil fuels. And unlike wind, it doesn't need to be done on a huge scale to be worthwhile. … [Read more...]
To avoid Carter's fate, Obama should follow Carter on energy
Today's energy crunch is starting to look more and more like the energy crisis of the late 1970s. But if President Obama doesn't want to end up like Jimmy Carter, maybe he should consider actually taking a page out of Carter's playbook and start leveling with the American public about energy.After the anniversary of Carter's "malaise" speech earlier this month, Mitt Romney tried to cast Obama … [Read more...]


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Consequences of Default
Default generally occurs on a federal student loan when a borrower doesn't make a payment for 270 days. During the delinquency period, the lender must make repeated efforts to locate and contact the borrower about repayment. If the lender is unsuccessful, steps will be taken to place the loan in default. Borrowers should avoid default at all costs because, unlike other consumer loans, student loans usually can't be discharged through bankruptcy and will likely stay with borrowers for the rest of their lives.
A borrower with a defaulted loan faces these consequences:
- Payment of entire loan balance (principal and interest) becomes due immediately
- Garnished wages and federal and/or state tax refunds
- Withheld Social Security retirement benefits and disability benefits
- Additional charges, late fees, and collection costs
- Lawsuits
- Ineligibility for additional student aid
- Damaged credit rating and lower credit score (which could prevent obtaining a mortgage, buying a car, or borrowing other consumer loans in the future)
- Loss of eligibility for loan deferments (such as for in-school, unemployment, etc.)
Tips for Struggling Borrowers
Even if borrowers and schools do everything right to prevent default, unforeseen circumstances can sometimes make it difficult for borrowers to repay their federal loans. Borrowers who have difficulty making loan payments should contact the lender as soon as possible to see which options are available to them. Borrowers who try to avoid their lender could lose out on some readily available repayment benefits and options. Some of the options borrowers can take advantage of to avoid default are:
- alternative repayment plans to lower monthly payments (these can sometimes drive up the total cost of the loan)
- loan forgiveness and discharge programs that can cancel loan obligations
- deferments and forbearances to temporarily suspend monthly loan payments
Tips for Defaulted Borrowers
Borrowers with a defaulted loan can regain eligibility for federal student aid by contacting the loan holder, making satisfactory repayment arrangements and then making at least six voluntary on-time payments for six consecutive months. Satisfactory repayment arrangements are a step in the right direction, but do not clear the loan's default status.
Borrowers with a defaulted loan can rehabilitate their loan to bring the loan out of default, eliminate the default from their credit report, and regain eligibility for more student aid. To rehabilitate a loan, borrowers should contact their loan holder and begin making payments on the loan. Borrowers who make 9 full voluntary payments within 20 days of the monthly due dates within 10 consecutive months qualify to have the loan rehabilitated.
Borrowers may also be able to negotiate a settlement with the collection agency. This could reduce what the borrower owes, but it won't likely be a huge discount and it won't clear the default status. When settling, borrowers may be able to have collection charges waived and even get a reduction on the total amount owed. Borrowers who have been in default for many years and don't have the resources to repay the loan are more likely to be able to negotiate a settlement.
Resources for Borrowers
Borrowers who experience problems or disputes with their federal student loan lenders or repayment servicers have several resources available to assist them, including:
- The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid Ombudsman (1-877-557-2575 -- firstname.lastname@example.com)
- The Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project run by the National Consumer Law Center
A recently enacted financial reform law created an ombudsman for private student loans to mediate disputes between private loan borrowers and their lenders. This service has not been set up yet, but it will be a resource for borrowers in the future.


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What people who are shouting for Haga seem to forget is that Haga is contracted to ride a Yamaha and has been tied up to do Suzuka . There is no way i can see him been released to ride a Kawasaki. I would love it to happen but just can't see it. But there again stranger things have happened.


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Please note that due to the overwhelming response to this event, registration is now closed.Enjoy a relaxing evening getaway on Thursday, May 15, when Crouse Hospital's new Spirit of Women program hosts Passport to Health: First Stop Greece — just for the ladies.Learn how to relax, eat well and live free from muscle and joint pain. The Mediterranean themed program, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Drumlins Country Club, 800 Nottingham Rd., Syracuse, will feature authentic Greek food, beverages and music, as well as a demo about healthy cooking with olive oil. The event is free, but pre-registration is required by calling 315/472-2464.The human body is made of more than 200 bones and 200 joints, which we take for granted until we're in pain and can't participate in our favorite activities, travel or enjoy our everyday life. Suffering doesn't have to be part of your journey. "Our goal is to provide you with ways to love your joints, foods to help combat symptoms and specific activities and exercises to help keep muscles strong and limber," said Crouse Spirit of Women Program Administrator Kathleen Miller. Join Crouse wellness experts Renee Melfi, MD, Scott Treatman, DO, Heather Neely, RD, Julie Hall, PT, and certified yoga instructor Lisa Miles for On the Coast of Somewhere Beautiful, a nationwide initiative, developed by Spirit of Women, designed to raise awareness about orthopedic health. The experts in orthopedics, integrative medicine, nutrition and physical therapy will lead a variety of activities and discussions about understanding the signs, symptoms and causes of common orthopedic conditions, such as arthritis and osteoporosis. Spirit of Women is a national network of leading hospitals dedicated to improving women's lives with innovative health and community programs. Crouse Hospital is Central New York's exclusive Spirit of Women hospital.
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People are arguing about what the United States got out of the deal that swapped five top level terrorist leaders for one American soldier who was, at best, absent from his post in a war zone. The key to this deal, however, is less likely to be what the United States got out of the deal than it is about what Barack Obama got out of the deal.
People who are questioning the president's competence seem not to want to believe that any President of the United States would knowingly damage this country's interests.
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Why Is Rep. Eliot Engel So Upset About Suspending Egypt Aid?
Posted By John Glaser On October 10, 2013 @ 12:05 pm In News | Comments Disabled
Back when the Egyptian military ousted the country's first democratically elected president, Mohamad Morsi, the Obama administration deflected calls to cut off aid, as is required by law in the event of a military coup. And as the months passed and the military regime imposed emergency law, censored the media, and marginalized opposition political parties, President Obama steadfastly refused to cut off U.S. support for tyranny in Egypt.
Now, I don't know what prompted the president to finally cut of some of the military aid to Egypt (the White House said [1] resumption of aid is "pending credible progress toward an inclusive, democratically elected civilian government"), but I know his most vocal detractors in Congress are full of you-know-what.
Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) made headlines yesterday when he spoke out against his own party's leader and criticized Obama for partially halting aid.
"I am disappointed that the Administration is planning to partially suspend military aid to Egypt," Engel said [2]. "During this fragile period we should be rebuilding partnerships in Egypt that enhance our bilateral relationship, not undermining them."
Beyond being saddened by not "enhancing our bilateral relationship" with a brutal military regime, what is upsetting Rep. Engel so much? He elaborates:
"I am also frustrated that the Administration has not adequately consulted with Congress regarding U.S. policy towards Egypt. I urge the Administration to work together with Congress and Egypt's leadership to better address the serious security and economic challenges Egypt currently faces."
That, ladies and gentleman, is what we like to call…bullshit. Engel couldn't care less about the president's lack of consultation with Congress on Libya, the drone war, covert special operations raids all over the world, or any of the other issues unconstitutionally holed up solely in the executive branch.
So why is Engel so perturbed? A quick look at his top campaign contributors is revealing: Engel's fifth highest contributions come from what opensecrets.org calls [3] "Pro-Israel" groups (not to mention defense corporations, too). Engel is a strong supporter of Israel, having advocated recognizing Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel, and he is in the "Israel Allies" Caucus [4] in Congress.
Of course Engel wants the question of aid to Egypt left to Congress, because he knows Congress would vote to keep it flowing. As John Hudson at Foreign Policy wrote yesterday [5], "efforts to suspend aid [6] in Congress by libertarian Republicans have failed in the face of bipartisan opposition by congressional leaders and lobbying efforts [7] by the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)."
The U.S. supports all kinds of nasty dictators in the Middle East for all sorts [8] of geo-political [9] reasons [10]. But aid to Egypt lost much of its realpolitik value when Mubarak was ousted. Keeping it flowing would be almost solely for Israel's sake. And those crying about Obama's partial suspension of Egypt aid should just be honest about that.
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[1] said: http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1rpiu9q
[2] said: http://engel.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=24&itemid=3555
[3] opensecrets.org calls: http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/industries.php?cycle=2014&cid=N00001003&type=I&newmem=N
[4] "Israel Allies" Caucus: http://www.israelallies.org/usa/member_directory/
[5] wrote yesterday: http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/10/09/top_democrat_slams_obama_for_cutting_egypt_aid
[6] efforts to suspend aid: http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/08/15/rand_paul_slams_congress_for_aiding_egypt_how_does_your_conscience_feel_now
[7] lobbying efforts: http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/08/19/egypts_rulers_have_a_new_friend_in_dc_the_israel_lobby
[8] all sorts: http://antiwar.com/blog/2012/03/26/military-aid-to-egypt-preserved-for-rent-seekers/
[9] geo-political: http://news.antiwar.com/2013/08/18/us-aid-to-egypt-about-keeping-suez-canal-open-to-warships/
[10] reasons: http://antiwar.com/blog/2012/09/04/bribery-an-american-standard/
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Gregg Renfrew, founder & CEO of Beautycounter, is asking Congress to reform Cosmetic Safety regulations.
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Pair anything with fried chicken at a food stand, and lips start smacking.
Philly's Federal Donuts sells doughnuts alongside its golden birds, and starting Saturday, May 18, Philly natives Stephen Starr and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson will start selling fried chicken on a menu with dumplings and cupcakes at Chelsea Market in Lower Manhattan.
The idea, called Hybird, was rolled out with a party Tuesday night attended by Thompson's musician friends as well as the restaurant industry. I spotted Shmitten Kitten author/blogger Anna Goldfarb, who said she had been included in the menu development because she shares management.
Top Chef alum Spike Mendelsohn told me that his Philly branch of Good Stuff Eatery, coming to 108 S. 18th St., will open at the end of the year. Adam Richman stopped early (Food Network's offices are upstairs).


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North Central's Santanner Edwards, left, and Quaniqua Joseph, right, attempt steal of Arcadia's Letricia Baker during the Lady Canes' semifinal win on Wednesday.
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North Central head coach Vanessa Taylor has always dreamed of leading her Lady Canes to the state championship game and ultimately bringing the trophy to their hometown.
But in the Lady Canes' previous three appearances at the Girls Top 28, North Central has fallen short of even reaching the state finals.
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Corpse Princess: Shikabane Hime
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Includes: Eps 1-26
Rating: TV-MA
Release Date: 3/26/2013
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Makina Hoshimura is already dead, but she can\'\t let go of this twisted world. She burned to death along with her entire family in a fire started by freaks that wouldn\'\t stay buried. Makina knows she doesn\'\t belong among the living, but that won\'\t stop her from unleashing the full fury of her twin MAC-11machine guns on the rotting remains of those who refuse to die. She\'\s hell-bent on filling every empty grave she can find with the monsters that should be six feet under. Makina is a Shikabane Hime – a Corpse Princess – and it\'\s her job to finish off the undead leftovers haunting the dark corners of a city that used to be safe.
- Includes: Eps 1-26
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- Language: English,Japanese
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I have a very temperamental OTTB mare. As long as there's no face to face contact she doesn't mind horses being near her while she's not being ridden. But as soon as she has a rider she pins her ears at every horse that gets near her. It always happens at the trot and canter and about half the time at the walk. I have no clue why she's like this.
I thought it might be a pain issue. I check her back before and after every ride and there's never been a problem. Her saddle isn't a 100% perfect fit but it's not to narrow and doesn't rub her withers. And she doesn't show any signs of pain when she's ridden by herself.
I also thought it might be something that happened to her in her racing days. Maybe she learned to associate the sting of the whip with a horse approaching from the rear. I have no idea.
So far she's only kicked at one horse (she missed). But she always pins her ears and slows down. I don't know what to do other than to keep her moving forward when she slows down so the other horse doesn't get within kicking range. How can I correct this? I ride in group lessons all the time and plan on showing her this summer. If she keeps this up she may not miss the next time she kicks.


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Clipper Round The World Yacht Race 2013-14 - Race 11: Day 13, San Francisco, USA to Panama - PSP Logistics Panama 100 Cup, With little over 1,000 miles left to the finish line in Race 11 for the leading boats, the variable wind in both strength and direction, continues to challenge the fleet's seamanship skills in the PSP Logistics Panama 100 Cup.
Race 11: Day 13
With Great Britain and Jamaica Get All Right embroiled in what seems like a never ending dual and with less than 10 miles separating both teams, the humidity and ever increasing temperatures continue to make life on board extremely difficult for the crews. As the fleet heads further south skipper of Great Britain, Simon Talbot explains the conditions as fleet make its way to Panama:
'The heat and humidity continue to rise as we head further south towards the monsoon trough, but the extra convective activity caused by the ever rising sea temperature (it is now 32 degrees) is causing an increasing level of cloud.
'As we head further towards the monsoon trough, this convective activity will probably develop into more robust squalls which will bring their own challenges to our forward progress, but will also be the source of much of the wind for the latter stages of this race, so even though we would rather have clear blue sky, they are kind of a necessary evil to allow us to complete this race before Christmas!'
Meanwhile, PSP Logistics which is currently the most easterly yacht in the fleet, with Qingdao hot on its tail, were pleased to see its tactical inshore gamble come to fruition. Skipper, Chris Hollis explains:
'Thankfully, our coastal position did pay off in the afternoon as a steady sea breeze of 15 knots kicked in from the south west. This saw us drop the windseeker and raise the Yankee 1 and staysail for the first time since the first night of the race! We were making excellent speeds, averaging 10-11 knots for five or six hours.'
Meanwhile, Invest Africa which currently lies at the bottom of the leaderboard enjoyed a few hours of decent speed reaching 10 knots plus, only to have the rug pulled from beneath them as the wind shifted leaving the team barely moving. Skipper, Rich Gould explains:
'Currently we are barely managing to scrape along at 1.6 knots ground speed and although the breeze has been light for a while now this is without a doubt the lightest conditions we have yet had to endure since leaving San Francisco.
'The forecast is suggesting that we may get some better breeze in the next 36 hours, but I struggle to find much comfort in this as recently the weather we have seems to have borne little or no resemblance to what the forecast has been suggesting.'
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Environment, Politics
Earth Democracy
Justice, Sustainability and Peace
Vandana Shiva
A leading voice in struggles for global justice, Vandana Shiva is a world renowned environmental activist and physicist. With Earth Democracy, her most extensive treatment of the struggles she helped bring to international attention-genetic food engineering, cultural theft, and natural resource privatization-Shiva uncovers their link to the rising tide of fundamentalisms, violence against women, and planetary death.
Starting in the 16th century with the initial enclosure of the British commons, Shiva reveals how the commons continue to shrink as more natural resources are patented and privatized. As our ecological sustainability and cultural diversity erode, so too is human life rendered disposable. Through the forces of neoliberal globalization, economic and social exclusion ignite violence across lines of difference, threatening the lives of millions.
Yet these brutal extinctions are not the only trend shaping human history. Struggles on the streets of Seattle and Cancún and in homes and farms across the world, have yielded a set of principles based on inclusion, nonviolence, reclaiming the commons, and freely sharing the earth's resources. These ideals, which Shiva calls Earth Democracy, serve as an urgent call to peace and as the basis for a just and sustainable future.
'Shiva is a burst of creative energy, an intellectual power.' -The Progressive
'One of the world's most prominent radical scientists.' -The Guardian
'A leading thinker who has eloquently blended her views on the environment, agriculture, spirituality, and women's rights into a powerful philosophy.' - Utne Reader
'In Earth Democracy, Shiva provides us with yet another commanding book that evaluates the fragile relationships between man and the environment.' - Caroline Vail, The Ecologist
Table of Contents
1. Principles of Earth Democracy
2. Living Economies
3. Living Democracies
4. Living Cultures
5. Earth Democracy in Action
About the Author:
Vandana Shiva is a leading environmental leader and thinker. She is the author of many books, including Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit; Stolen Harvest: The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply; Biopiracy: The Plunder of Nature and Knowledge; and Staying Alive: Women, Ecology, and Development. In 1993, Shiva won the Alternative Nobel Peace Prize (the Right Livelihood Award). She is a leader in the International Forum on Globalization, along with Ralph Nader and Jeremy Rifkin.


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Big numbers and unbeaten records coming in had everyone all abuzz over Friday night's Highland-River Valley non-league football game.
River Valley posted its usual large number on offense and made good use of a huge but unwanted number recorded by Highland in a 40-7 triumph over the Scots.
The Vikings rushed for 372 yards in the game. In the first half, they turned three Highland fumbles into touchdowns en route to a titanic lead and control of the contest. ...


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'Is this even possible? Maybe the car is so old it preceded shatter-resistant glass?'
Here's what I love about Melissa Johnson, my editor at Carina – she has the nicest way of getting you to really think about your choice of words, and whether the image you think you're conjuring is as realistic as it could be (like the "magic garage door". But that's another story). Right from the first round of edits, the validity of Rachel Miller, the heroine in The Stubborn Dead, being able to smash a classic car's driver-side window into little pieces was up for debate.
For me, it was a pretty open and shut case. At the time I was taking sword fighting lessons up in Vancouver every Saturday, and not a week went by without at least three cars getting broken into in the parking lot I favoured.** I looked at the way the glass lay around the cars (from a safe distance), and didn't think twice about using what I'd seen in my writing.
Problem is, there's a whole industry out there designed around convincing the general public that driver-side car windows don't break easily (and thus you need to buy their product to help escape in the event you do a movie-style plunge into a dark, frigid river etc. etc.).
Turn to YouTube, you say? There has to be some sort of proof to support either argument on there!
Yeah, no. There are as many wonderful videos showing windows being smashed in seconds, as there are clips of beefy gentlemen (or reporters) struggling to making a decent crack, let alone a clear break.
So I did what any debut author wanting to keep in her editor's good graces would do – I went to bug an expert for details. Specifically, I took a drive down to our local Speedy Glass Auto Center to chat with their technicians. There's nothing quite like walking up to the counter and saying something along the lines of, "Hi, I'm an author, and I need to ask you a pretty strange question – can a woman smash a classic car's driver side window with the back end of a gun?" At which point everyone within earshot has your undivided attention.
It was a fabulous experience. TWO technicians peppered me with questions. Make of the car? '57 Eldorado. Original or restored? Restored, but by someone who would have gotten the details just right. So he would have made an effort to buy an original Cadillac part? Knowing Kit, most likely. Alright, then that meant that the driver side window would have been tempered, not laminate. What type of a gun was used in the scene? A smaller GLOCK. And the wielder? How big were they? A fit twenty-something year old woman, who would have brought the back end down onto the glass as hard as possible. Well sure, the metal base where the clip pushes into the gun would smash that window without a problem, and the glass would break into tiny, sharp pieces.
If it's one thing I'm learning more and more in life, it's that the majority of professionals and enthusiasts just love to share their knowledge. Which is fabulous if you're a writer trying to create accurate scenarios, but it's even better if you're just plain curious about what people get up to.
So, out of curiosity, what's the strangest or most obscure piece of information you've ever heard from someone else? Or do you have a skill, or outstanding amount of knowledge about a topic, that people find odd or fascinating (even if you don't)?
**A tip for visitors to Vancouver – leave NOTHING of value visible in your car, especially if you park in a multi-level lot. Even spare change is enough of a reason for a break-in. (And don't forget to put that GPS unit and your iPod away!) Vancouver's a great little city full of really nice people, and we wouldn't want your visit ruined by opportunistic thieves.
When not devising ways to er, provide conflict for her characters, Natasha enjoys a good adventure. Especially if it involves 'stumbling upon' movie or TV shoots around Vancouver, hunting for G1 My Little Ponies at local thrift shops, meandering through book and toy stores, or looking into paranormal phenomena.
She can be found mostly at her blog, Twitter, Facebook or Flickr accounts. She's also known to pop up on Tumblr, Goodreads, Google +, YouTube and at the Harlequin Community.
The Stubborn Dead – Book 1 in the Lost Souls series – Available from Carina Press. Also available as a Kindle edition.
'Rachel Miller thought her next job was a run-of-the-mill haunting. As a member of the Order of Rescue Mediums it's her duty to release trapped spirits from the earthly realm. But when called to client Sylvia Elkeles's house, she finds a wraith who doesn't act like he should.
The Order considers the wraith an extreme threat and Rachel may be forced to use a barbaric ritual to free him—a ritual that comes with a heavy personal price. If she fails to humanely release the wraith, she'll have her supernatural abilities bound.
When Janus Ostara—local supernatural mob boss—shows up demanding her attention, and Sylvia keeps secrets that may place Rachel in mortal danger, she doesn't need her abilities to know something darkly sinister is at play.
Between uncovering Sylvia's disturbing motives, and avoiding Janus, Rachel has enough on her hands without dealing with a wraith who may not realize he's supposed to be dead…'


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Hi all,
I just wanted to put this out there since I've had this idea for a while. I want to do a multi-editor project for NOFX's The Decline. It's a really long song weighing it at 18:21.
There's alot of variation in it though, and depending on how many people are interested I'm sure it could be cut up into 30+ parts.
Anyways, I've gotten no solid plans yet, I'm just seeing if anyone else in interested. Since the song is punk I think it's a great challenge to see what we can do. I'll post the lyrics below.
Let me know if anyones interested.


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H-R Industries Inc., a Dallas manufacturer of printed circuit boards, needed payroll and accounting software for its IBM Personal Computer, so the company did the logical thing. It sought the advice of its accounting firm, Alexander Grant & Co. As luck would have it, Grant was selling just such a software package, which H-R Industries promptly bought for a mere $9,000.
This is, in fact, a fairly common scenario these days. Software is one of the hottest products now being offered by the national certified public accounting firms. "Everyone is computer happy " notes Jerome P. Solomon, the partner in charge of the Boston office of Pannell Kerr Forster, the CPA firm, and the accountants are responding accordingly -- both to gain new clients and to keep existing ones happy. Besides Alexander Grant, other big firms hawking software include Main Hurdman and Arthur Andersen.
What the CPA firms don't tell their clients is that the systems they offer -- including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and multistate payroll software -- may be available at the neighborhood computer store for about a third of the price.
For example, the software that Alexander Grant is now selling for about $11,000 is produced by Cyma Corp., a software company in Mesa, Ariz. The Alexander Grant system is, in fact, a duplicate of the product Cyma ships to some 2,600 retailers each month under its own brand name. Granted, the CPA firm helped Cyma improve the software, requesting some 33 different changes before accepting the system for use. But those changes have been incorporated in Cyma's commercial version. "It's the same product," says Cyma senior vice-president Patrick L. Ryan, "that retailers are selling to Joe's Shoe Store, down on the corner." And Joe's Shoe Store is paying a lot less -- more like $3,000 at retail.
What, then, does a company get from the accountants for the additional $8,000 or so? According to Bruce H. Howard, director of Alexander Grant's computer software group, the CPA firms provide detailed users' manuals along with at least 80 hours of staff time to get the system up and running, as well as ongoing support. They also provide annual updates and other software improvements.
"A lot of people compare the price with the one at ComputerLand," Ryan says. "You can't do that. Many times, a retail dealer doesn't even know what a general ledger is, much less what it is going to do."


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Revolved Forms by Crtomir JustIllustration // Friday, April 19, 2013
'Revolved Forms' is the result of a 3D experiment with illuminated cloned shapes, a visual investigation using inorganic materials to recreate images of organic forms. Črtomir Just studied landscape architecture, and is currently working as a graphic designer and 3D artist. He is based in Murska Sobota, Slovenia.