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"I am really proud of you all," said Chairwoman Amy Heckethorn. "It's really an amazing thing what you have done."
Each of the teachers introduced themselves to the board members and recounted how long they had been at Dyersburg City Schools and why they love teaching. Collectively the teachers had almost 40 years of service at the city schools.
School board members were intrigued by Welch, who is one of the teachers that loop at DPS. Welch began with her class in kindergarten last year and has now moved on to the first grade with the same class. Welch acknowledged that its going to be hard to say goodbye to her kids after next year when they finish the second grade and she returns to kindergarten to start all over but says she is enjoying the experience so far.
Other teachers shared about their teaching style, such as Alley, who has taught a variety of subjects at DMS in her 11-year career at Dyersburg City Schools.
"I try to be as non-conventional a teacher as possible," said Alley. "My students cannot leave until they tell me something they have learned that day."
Superintendent Neel Durbin commented that students in Stenberg's government and history courses at DHS better be prepared to figure it out as he makes his kids think in class.
"There are no silver spoons in his class, you better be ready to figure it out," said Durbin.
Gregory commented to school board members that she believed Dyersburg has an excellent school system. Gregory, who teaches third grade and is the technology instructor at DIS, says their kids strive to do the right thing.
"We have the best resources and the best technology at Dyersburg City Schools," said Gregory.
Durbin announced that each teacher would receive a $2,000 bonus in appreciation for their efforts.
The board moved on to discuss the 2013-2014 calendar, which has created a lot of discussion since it was first presented in November. During the November meeting it was noted by school board member Dr. Scott Self that graduation was set for the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend. He expressed his concern that it would be difficult for families that had immediate family out of town to make the ceremony. During Monday's board meeting Heckethorn said the board would move forward with approving the calendar minus the graduation date and would save that for discussion during the board retreat.
The calendar was unanimously approved on a motion by Vice Chairman Joe Yates and a second by Self.
"It's important to note that we will be out the whole month of June and July," said Yates. "It's a good mental thing for students and their parents to know they have two full months off."
Durbin moved on to update the board on a three-year study done by the Gates Foundation on education that Dyersburg City Schools was invited to participate in. After handing out a report on the study to board members, Durbin said it was an honor and privilege to be a part of the study.
"The one thing about the Gates Foundation is that they do not worry about money," said Durbin. "They just want to know what's best for kids."
Durbin told the board that Dyersburg City Schools is going to receive four camera units from the foundation. In exchange, the cameras are to be used to add on to the foundation's expanding video library in the cloud to help teachers become better educators by seeing best practices on video. Dyersburg is only required to load four videos a year. According to Durbin, the units would have two cameras, one that pans 180 degrees across the classroom and one that is focused on the teacher and is equipped with a microphone.
Durbin noted that the future uses of the equipment are endless. It could be used for students that miss a day in class or possibly even for teachers to turn in their first planned classroom observation. The idea says Durbin is that a teacher could record themselves before the observation is due and receive feedback from their peers.
"The Gates Foundation wants people to take the incentive to better themselves," said Durbin.
The board moved on to discuss school safety, a hot topic after last month's events, when an individual made threatening phone calls to DIS and DPS. Durbin once again praised Dyersburg's first responders for their quick response and calm demeanor during the incident. He also commented that the first thing on the city school mission statement is to provide a safe environment for the students and many steps have been taken to ensure a safe environment, steps Durbin says he is not prepared to disclose.
"I wouldn't disclose my security plans at home and I wouldn't do it here either," said Durbin.
Lyn Taylor, director of system services, interjected that she and Chad Webb, school resource officer for the city schools, are attending upcoming seminars on safety and will be looking at some necessary minor renovations to make the city schools a little safer.
Board members were supportive of Durbin and his staff for their efforts but noted that the staff in Newtown, Conn. did everything they could and still 20 children died.
"A random act of violence you cannot predict, but our kids are safer than they have ever been," said Yates.
In other business:
* Student successes were recognized including sophomore Erik Lewis and senior Stephen Simpson being inducted into the ACT 30+ Club.
* Durbin gave an update on common core standards.
* The board unanimously approved board policy 6.305 pertaining to bullying on second reading on a motion by board member Hubert Jones and a second by board member Gleyn Twilla.


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Will its new SUVs be Windows 7-compatible? You could call this bailing out of one large corporation to join the bailout of another. Former Microsoft
Will its new SUVs be Windows 7-compatible?You could call this bailing out of one large corporation to join the bailout of another. Former Microsoft chief financial officer Christopher P. Liddell left his old post last month. But instead of joining a startup or making pottery in Peru, like other high achievers seeking the proverbial "new challenges," Liddell has jumped to what many judge to be a sinking ship.
The New York Times and others report that Liddell is now CFO at General Motors, the legendarily huge, lumbering, ossified old Detroit auto manufacturer that makes MSFT look spry and nimble by comparison. At his old post, Liddell responded to flat sales and a mature Windows product line by slicing $3 billion from the company's budget. Roughly 5,000 employees were laid off as part of those efforts. What lessons might Liddell apply from Microsoft to GM?
Liddell will have his work cut out for him at GM, the money-losing behemoth that recently emerged from bankruptcy with the aid of some $17 billion from the federal government. It's got an older, unionized workforce, too many brands, cars without much pizzazz or reliability, and little market share in Europe.
The New Zealand-born Liddell has no experience in the auto industry; he's a complete outsider who will bring no fealty to the traditional ways of Detroit. So in the coming collision between Rust Belt and Silicon Forest, here are some of the measures we might see:

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- Mill systems required for initial production are 97% complete.
- Open pit mining rates during February averaged 21,300 tonnes per day of ore and waste, targeting 35,000 tonnes per day by the end of the second quarter.
- Approximately 380,000 ore tonnes (over two months mill feed) have already been stockpiled by the beginning of March. This tonnage represents approximately 5% of the reserves in the open pit and blastholes have thus far reconciled positively to the reserve model.
- Mechanical and electrical / instrumentation construction teams are continuing commissioning activities on process equipment required for initial production.
- Wet commissioning is underway with ore expected to be introduced once the wet commissioning phase has been successfully completed.
- All operating and maintenance personnel are in place to assist with commissioning and handover of the various process systems as they become available.
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TORONTO, March 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - Wet Commissioning CommencedAuRico Gold Inc. (TSX: AUQ) (NYSE: AUQ), ("AuRico", " AuRico Gold" or "the Company") is pleased to provide the second monthly status update on the exciting Young- Davidson mine located in the prolific Abitibi gold belt in Northern Ontario. The wet commissioning process has commenced, which allows the site team to test the process systems in order to have the mill and ancillary equipment operational and optimized prior to the delivery of ore. Young-Davidson Project Construction Update The Young-Davidson Project is nearing completion of the 18-month pre-production construction phase. Mill processing construction for commissioning is 97% complete (see figure 1). Over 900 contractors and employees are diligently working towards achieving the first gold pour, a key project milestone. The Company will be providing an update on commissioning activities as well as the expanded three-year production profile at our March 28 th Analyst Day. "There is a very high level of activity in the mill as we get closer to full-scale startup. Construction crews are working side by side with the operations team to ensure a smooth transition to operations as processing components are commissioned. All processing equipment required for the first gold pour is installed and is in the commissioning stage," said Peter MacPhail, Chief Operating Officer, Canada and Australia. He continued, "It is very gratifying to see that we have been able to staff the mill operations and maintenance crews with experienced local people who call the Kirkland Lake region their home. In a time when the mining industry is facing shortages of skilled workers, the location of this project is a significant advantage for us." The following major project milestones have been achieved:
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A review by The News and Observer of Raleigh shows six of the businesses met minimum job targets in 2006, and all paid higher average salaries than required.
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Helen of Annoy, on 13 November 2012 - 07:33 PM, said:
Digression: unarmed, Jesus, kids, Christ, couldn't he storm a mosque full of grown up men and women? There would be at least one person that would manage to keep their presence of mind and whack the psycho over his plastic surgery altered head.
So he went for kids, damn coward that he is.
Kids that might have become politicians? Sure. But what did he know what their political inclination would be later in life? Was he also psychic besides psychotic? Exposure to certain ideology in your youth sometimes results in rabidly contrasted views later in life. Just saying, in case some other idiot like him is reading this.
Back to you.
This what you claim to be correct is not democratic.
The reason why we don't go around killing people we don't like is not the democracy but the basic human compassion. Democracy is here today and tomorrow it might be lost, even through pristinely democratic process, due to Breivik fans being more diligent at voting than sane people.
If that happens, you will experience firsthand that what you claim to be correct.
Great, huh? There's only one catch. They might not like you. Maybe your eyes won't be blue enough, maybe you'll fart during memorial service for Breivik. And then what? Will you die like Fegelein did, praising your führer that had you killed with your last breath? (Happened a lot in communism too, mostly to save your family from further persecution. Didn't work. Only made you look really stupid to posterity.)
And the most important of all, the massacre Breivik committed was direct consequence of his ideology, his ideology put to practice, not some fringy "oopsy" detail. He didn't spill a beer while leading a putsch, he killed 77 children.
Stop sugar coating the Breivik turd of ideology.
I hate socialism but I dont think killing its supporters is acceptable. Why?
1. I realise everybody has their own ideas about what is right.
2. I respect everyones right to make their own mind up and Democracy for all.
3. Just as I wouldnt like someone to come eliminate me for being a Conservative I dont think its acceptable eliminating them.
4. I dont have a mental illness such as narcissistic personality disorder where I think I have the right to take others lives.
Brevik has that dangerous mentality where if a guy cuts him off on the road he thinks its acceptable to go fill him full of lead. In essence it isnt ideology that made him do what he did its psychopathy. He has an abnormal way of thinking because most people have empathy towards others. And just for the record if David Cameron tried to establish himself as dictator I would oppose it despite having the same Conservative tendancy.


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There is additional research information for parents to be concerned about how much time their kids spend playing video games. A new study by an international research team, including Iowa State University psychologist, Douglas Gentile, found further evidence that video game "addiction" exists globally and that greater amounts of gaming, lower social competence, and greater impulsivity were risk factors for becoming pathological gamers.
The two-year longitudinal study of 3,034 third through eighth grade students in Singapore found approximately nine percent of gamers to be pathological players according to standards similar to those established by the American Psychiatric Association for diagnosing gambling addiction. And some serious problems -- including depression, anxiety, social phobias and lower school performance -- seemed to be outcomes of their pathological play.
The researchers report that the percentage of pathological youth gamers in Singapore is similar to other recent video game addiction studies in other countries, including the United States (8.5 percent), China (10.3 percent), Australia (8.0 percent), Germany (11.9 percent) and Taiwan (7.5 percent).
"We're starting to see a number of studies from different cultures -- in Europe, the U.S. and Asia -- and they're all showing that somewhere around 7 to 11 percent of gamers seem to be having real problems to the point that they're considered pathological gamers," said Gentile, who published the first national American study on pathological video game addiction in youths in the May 2009 journal Psychological Science. "And we define that as damage to actual functioning -- their school, social, family, occupational, psychological functioning, etc. To be considered pathological, gamers must be damaging multiple areas of their lives."
"Once they become addicted, pathological gamers were more likely to become depressed, have increased social phobias, and increased anxiety. And they received poorer grades in school," Gentile said. "Therefore, it looks like pathological gaming is not simply a symptom of depression, social phobia or anxiety. In fact, those problems seem to increase as children become more addicted. In addition, when children stopped being addicted, depression, anxiety and social phobias decreased as well."
Among this sample, pathological gamers started with an average of 31 hours of play per week, compared with 19 hours per week for those who never became pathological gamers. But Gentile says those thresholds don't necessarily translate across all cultures, particularly in American children.
"In general, Singaporean children spend more time playing video games than American children," he said. "In the U.S., we didn't follow the kids across time, so we don't know where that threshold is across each culture or if there is a certain amount that is too much. We do know, however, that playing a lot is not the same as being a pathological gamer -- the gaming must be causing problems for it to be considered pathological."
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As NBA tweeting faux-pas go, Seattle native Nate Robinson's live Twitter narration of his traffic stop (for excessively tinted windows) and subsequent arrest (for driving with a suspended license) are relatively tame. (By contrast, check out this tweet from Ron Artest.) But the Knicks got their knickers in a twist over it all the same--perhaps as a negotiating strategy in their contrac talks with the slam-dunk king, whom they're rumored to be on the cusp of doing.)
Regardless, Nate's days of carefree tweeting appear to be done: David Stern has announced the NBA is cracking down, preparing a new policy. "We just need to make sure when it's OK to Tweet and when it's not OK to Tweet." We're guessing brushes with the law, however overblown, will fall in the latter category.


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A prostitution sting by officers of the Orange Police Department on June 4 resulted in the arrest of a repeat offender who now faces state jail felony charges, police report.
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A 44-year-old Port Arthur, Texas man has pleaded guilty to federal income tax violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Theodore Paul Victor Jr. pleaded guilty to tax evasion today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Keith F. Giblin.
A gaming ordinance tabled at last week's Beaumont City Council meeting passed unanimously on Tuesday, June 10.
A burglary suspect evaded deputies during a high-speed chase on Monday, June 9, that ended in what appeared to investigators to be a rollover wreck in a stolen SUV.
With a bullet hole in his stomach and his friend laying motionless, 33-year-old Jose De Jesus Sanchez told jurors that he called his wife before crawling to the mortally wounded Jose Morales to see if he was still alive.
A woman in Orange reportedly stabbed her boyfriend, who was in wheelchair at the time, when she became angry with him over the weekend, according to a report from the Orange Police Department.
BISD has published a list of teachers and other staff who will likely fall victim to BISD's reduction in force. The board will likely vote tonight, (Monday, June 9) on the proposed cuts. Click the above attachment to see the list for yourself.
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A report of a fight at Barbecue Depot in Vidor on June 3 led to the arrest of an intoxicated homeless man in possession of drug paraphernalia, police report.
Vidor police arrested one man for strong-arm robbery on June 1 after he allegedly assaulted a security officer attempting to prevent the suspect from shoplifting at Wal-Mart. A customer of the store assisted in detaining the suspect until police arrived.
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Re-enactments open opportunitiesPublished 9:49pm Saturday, April 30, 2011
Toys, souvenirs and ice cream and candy, no, it's not a day at a concert, but instead what can be found at the Battle of Selma.
The little tents litter the field, just on the outskirts of the skirmish, selling unique, time-period specific memorabilia.
Mary Whisant, owner of The Paper Lady, has been selling at re-enactments full time for about 25 years and said the lifestyle has become a true joy.
"I love it," Whisant said. "I love coming out here, I love camping and putting up with the elements, whatever they might be and I just love the people. Everybody comes by to visit me, I don't have to visit them."
While The Paper Lady sells corsets and sewing products, other stores, like Little John's offer a more refreshing selection for the hot day.
"We have root beer, lemonade and cherry fizz," Little John's Mel Theisen said. "We have been coming back here since about 1988. The show has gone up and the show has gone down, but we have a lot of loyal customers since we have been coming."
The shop offers the old classics and unique bottles from across the world that can be kept and brought back year after year for refills.
"Ever since we have started they have brought bottles back since they are refillable," Theisen said.
"They have been coming back 15-18 years, which is pretty great."
With such a tight knit community traveling from one re-enactment to another, the dynamic of a civil war reenactment vendor is kind of a unique one according to Chuck Johnson of Row Creek Suttler.
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"Whether it is people from the construction industry, professionals, lawyers, doctors and so forth. Most people involved in the hobby are just a unique bunch of people.
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What do think of the name "Magnolia" (nickname: Maggie)?
I would appreciate any and all feedback. Thanks!
What do think of the name "Magnolia" (nickname: Maggie)?
I would appreciate any and all feedback. Thanks!
I love it- beautiful and different. An excellent choice!
Mom to my beautiful girls M (2009) and I (2011)
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I'm not a fan. Maggie is cute though. I'd find another name to go with Maggie.
Not a fan of Lourdes either. Maybe a middle name if it's a family member.
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Love Magnolia! Underused, strong, feminine all at once.
No, really - it isn't "uniQuE" if it's in the Top 1000!
I like Magnolia, but not Maggie. I'd use Nola or even Nolia as a nickname.
Maggie makes me think of maggots.
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Name nerd since birth.
Thank you all for the feedback.
Lourdes is a family name, but I'm afraid that everyone will mention that it's Madonna's dd's name. Plus, it's my MIL's name, who I like, but I'm afraid if we end up having some kind of falling out that I will regret the name.
Magnolia is just a name I like, but I wasn't sure if it comes off as too strange or bold. I'm leaning towards Magnolia.


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One's categorization as "ordinarily resident" and "not ordinarily resident" is determined by whether or not one intends to reside in Ireland for one year or more; those planning on staying for a year+ are typically considered ordinarily resident. Various types of evidence may be requested and the following are acceptable forms of evidence:
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Cult genre magazine FANGORIA is launching a broadband television network, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER. FangoriaTV.com already is offering on-demand movie trailers, public domain and independent movies and other content. The broadband networks official launch will be announced Oct. 1, 2006, at Fangoria's conference.
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"We own the No. 1 horror magazine, but I'm a TV guy," Creative Group principal and Fangoria president Tom DeFeo said. "We have a high-def horror channel in the works, but in the interim we decided broadband was both the next best thing and the future."
The new venture will give FANGORIA owner Creative Group new means to monetize some of FANGORIA's existing original content, like its Fangoria Radio program on Sirius Satellite Radio. Co-hosted by cult favorite Dee Snider of Twisted Sister and "scream queen" Debbie Rochon, the program features guest appearances from stars of the horror genre like Clive Barker, Bruce Campbell, Billy Mumy and Sticky Fingaz.
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What about vitamin supplementation does anyone take high mega doses of vitamins/minerals for nerve health ?
Does anyone follow a special diet they have found to help reduce ms symptoms or for overall super health of the body?
I have a friend who took vitamins to help with her MS, the symptoms and stuff. She doesn't take too many anymore because insurance doesn't pay for the particular ones she wants/needs.
I know there was B6, B12, Magnesium (not sure, it was an "M" supplement), Calcium, and some others that I can't remember right now. She said they helped, bought individually, not like a multi-vitamin.
I take vitamins C and D and Omega 3. My neurologist recommended these suplements, but I don't know if they're "working". I was Dx in November with a major flare and haven't had any new flares since. However, I do have some permanent numbness/tingling/stiffness in my hands.
Before my dx I used to take B12, but now my neuro mentioned that there are no conclusive studies to show that this particular vitamin will help me.
I also look forward to reading about any possile diets, as my neuro just told me to eat as healthy as I can (lots of fruits and vegetables, not a lot of read meat).
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i second the vitamin D and omega. i've been taking about 3000 IU daily of vitamin D and just a regular dose of omega 3. i'm not officially diagnosed yet but the ms specialist i saw did say those two were good to try.
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My neuro just told me about a published study that demontrates that keeping Vitamin D levels between 50-80 (I think anything above 30 is considered "normal") reduced the rate of relapses by 27%. That's almost as much as some DMDs!!! So, she aggressively checks Vit D levels and recommends supplementing to get them between those levels. I think at minimum she thinks most people should be taking 1000 IUs a day. Also, not all brands are equal, so you might ask about a reputable brand. And, Vit D needs fat to be absorbed, so you definitely want to take it with food.


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Tree trimming, first signs of construction on Louisiana Avenue drainage project to start in October
If you like navigating around the drainage projects on Napoleon, Jefferson and South Claiborne avenues — or if, more likely, you don't — get ready: Louisiana Avenue is next.
The $82.6 million installation of a box canal on Louisiana Avenue from South Claiborne to Constance Street — a sister project of sorts to similar efforts on Napoleon, Jefferson and South Claiborne avenues — got its official start back in the summer, when Boh Brothers was chosen as the contractor, said Sewerage and Water Board superintendent Joe Becker before an audience of nearby residents at the Lyons Center on Thursday night. But after site surveying and other preparations, neighbors will begin to see the beginnings of the work on the ground in the weeks to come, as workers begin trimming trees and starting construction near Clara Street. Continue reading »
The Junior Committee of the Women's Guild for the New Orleans Opera Association will present its "Masquerade: Running with the Bulls" costumed party event this Friday. Continue reading »
New Orleans City Council restructures panel overseeing home demolitions amid disputes
Issues relating to the demolition of historic buildings dominated Thursday's meeting of the New Orleans City Council, culminating in the quiet restructuring of the city panel that oversees them to protect its decisions from court challenges.
Thursday's meeting there on Thursday, however, included intense debates over whether preservation laws accelerate the loss of property by original owners, or if city bureaucracy is actually impeding preservation efforts – and ultimately suggests a widening philosophical rift among City Council members over the role of architectural preservation in New Orleans. Continue reading »
Southern Rep theatre company eyes Lower Garden District building for new home
Southern Rep, the highly regarded theatre company that has been performing all over the city since losing its longtime home at Canal Place two years ago, hopes to settle down in the Lower Garden District, its director told neighbors this week. Continue reading »
We at NOLA Aikido would like to welcome you to an Open House in our beautiful newly-expanded location in Mid-City!
See a demonstration by chief instructor Brian Levy, third-degree blackbelt, as well as our other teachers and current students who will show the beauty, grace, and martial effectiveness of Aikido. Hear about the physical and mental benefits of a truly meditative and healing martial art. Continue reading »
Recent headlines about highly-regarded athletes such as Ray Rice, Greg Hardy, Ray McDonald and Oscar Pistorius illustrate just how pervasive domestic violence still is in America and around the world. Whether readers realize it or not, everyone knows someone who has been a victim – a neighbor, an auntee, a best friend or even the writer of this column. Continue reading »
"Light Up the Night" garden party Friday to raise funds for Lighthouse Louisiana
The "Light Up the Night" garden party at a home on St. Charles Avenue will raise money on Friday evening for Lighthouse Louisiana, a nonprofit organization that serves the blind and visually impaired. Continue reading »
After arrest of alleged home burglar, police seek help identifying stolen items
The Orleans Parish School Board approved the recommendation of the its property committee to allow the Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans French-curriculum charter school buy the former Alfred C. Priestley school campus in west Carrollton on Tuesday night, despite protests from an activist group and legal claims by a private developer. Continue reading »
Two original oil paintings by the renowned French artist Edouard Cortes expected to realize $20,000-$30,000 each, a Paris street scene done in gouache by Pablo Picasso, a watercolor by New Orleans folk artist Sister Gertrude Morgan, an oil on construction paper rendering by another folk art icon, Clementine Hunter, a collection of early 19th century Russian icons and an American Renaissance Revival carved mahogany bookcase attributed to Alexander Roux will all be auctioned Sept. 20th-21st by Crescent City Auction Gallery. Continue reading »
Palmer Park in Carrollton is named after 'ardent racist,' researcher says
The popular Palmer Park — surrounded by an array of diverse neighborhoods including Carrollton, Fontainebleau, Pigeontown and Hollygrove — was given its name during an era of nostalgia for the Confederacy to honor a pastor so passionately in favor of slavery that Gen. Robert E. Lee described his oratory as more powerful than "an entire regiment of troops," according to a presentation by a University of New Orleans researcher. Continue reading »
Political scientist Adolph Reed Jr. will be the keynote speaker at an international conference on post-Katrina New Orleans at Tulane University Thursday night.
Entitled "The Myth of Authenticity and its Impact on Politics – in New Orleans and Beyond," Reed's keynote address is free and open to the public. Continue reading »
Prytania Park hotel slated for major expansion into 200-room "Avenue Oaks Hotel"
As the New Orleans tourism industry grows, the Prytania Park hotel is slated for a major, two-phase expansion into a 200-room hotel called "The Avenue Oaks Hotel" that will encompass most of a city block on St. Charles Avenue, according to plans shared with Lower Garden District neighbors on Monday night. Continue reading »
Dr. Andre Perry: New Orleans test scores may be rising, but future is no brighter for city's poor
Standardized test scores may be rising in the city's public schools, but those gains on paper do not translate into any meaningful improvements in the lives of the city's poorest students, said former New Orleans education official and activist Dr. Andre Perry. Challenging school reformers' beliefs that a wholesale restructuring of the education system will create a better society, Perry added that all social conditions that plague New Orleans' poor and African-American neighborhoods still persist even after 10 years of school reforms.
The best first step the city can take to real improvements for the African-American community, Perry said, is to begin searching for a way to reconcile with the thousands of teachers who were wrongfully fired after Hurricane Katrina. Continue reading »
Join Tipitina's next Saturday, September 27, for the Rhythm & Blues 5K Run benefiting Tipitina's Foundation.
The first 500 registrants get goody bags and T-shirts, and the first 500 finishers receive finisher medals. An outside festival on the neutral ground outside of Tipitina's Uptown will follow the run. Enjoy food, drinks, and live entertainment, all sponsored by East Jefferson General Hospital, Fest Cola, and New Belgium Brewing. Costumes are encouraged and prizes for "Best Individual Musical Costume" and "Best Musical Group Ensemble" will be announced at the post-race party. Continue reading »
Following the launch of the Losing Ground project on coastal erosion in South Louisiana, journalists from The Lens and ProPublica are holding a panel discussion Tuesday about how they reported the story. Continue reading »
Owen Courreges: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
I've written a lot of columns since I started to write for Uptown Messenger in January of 2011. Sometimes I look back over them and realize: "You know, there have been some interesting developments with this since I put pen to paper."
Accordingly, every now and again, I revisit a few old columns to provide brief updates on some of the topics I've written about. Some have happy endings, some less so.
So, without further ado, I give you The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Continue reading »


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General Dynamics Corp. ( GD ) received two Department of Defense (DoD) contracts amounting to $186.6 million yesterday. The total value of the separate contracts disbursed by the DoD was $2.61 billion.
A contract worth $152.4 million went to the company's Electric Boat Corp. division for continued lead-yard services, development studies and design efforts associated with the Navy's Virginia-class submarines. The contract will run through Sep 2014.
The contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command; Washington, D.C. The majority of the work will be carried out in Groton, Conn. while the rest will take place at Newport News, Va., Quonset, R.I. and Newport, R.I.
The second contract valued at $34.1 million was awarded to General Dynamics' Ordnance and Tactical Systems ancillary for the demilitarization and disposal of Multiple Launch Rocket Systems M26 rocket pod containers, rockets and components. The contracting activity is the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal (Missile), Redstone Arsenal, Ala.
General Dynamics' joint Virginia Class submarine program with Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. ( HII ) is the backbone of the U.S. Navy's covert surveillance and reconnaissance operations under sea. The Virginia class of attack submarines is designed for a wide range of deep-sea and littoral missions.
It has been General Dynamics' most profitable defense offering and will continue to attract deals from the DoD. In early Jul 2013, the company secured a $208.9 million modification contract to buy long lead-time material for three Virginia-class submarines.
The Virginia Class submarines are expected to dominate the Navy's fleet as is evident from the FY2014 DoD program which involves procurement of two Virginia Class submarines and advanced procurement of another two in FY2015 for $5.5 billion.
More good news awaits General Dynamics as development of the Virginia Payload Module and related technology, prototype components, as well as systems engineering needed for the design and construction might bring in contracts for the company.
However, an estimated sequestration cut of $52 billion in fiscal 2014 is likely to hurt the company's prospects. General Dynamics presently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Other well-placed operators include Zacks Ranked #2 (Buy) Northrop Grumman Corp. ( NOC ) and B/E Aerospace, Inc. ( BEAV ).
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Yes sir, apparently beards are SO hot right now. Just ask Father Christmas, er, we mean George Clooney.
It's the latest must-have fashion accessory for any man-about-the-Oscars, and it's not only Hollywood old-timers like the Cloonster who've been rocking the face fur.
Bradley Cooper, for instance, opted for a light dusting of beard - effortlessly chic. We're loving this laid-back approach to the trend. Brad's look oozes a, "I don't give a sh*t, I'm not even gonna shave my neck," confidence.
Ben Affleck also opted for full-on face hair, although he totally outdid Cooper in the beard thickness stakes - well played, Ben. This look screams bus shelter hobo sassiness.
Another dude who nailed the streetwalker vibe was Paul Rudd AKA Josh from Clueless (AKA Mike from Friends).
Tom Ford also stunned at the Vanity Fair Oscars party with his casual take on the look, opting for a splash of stubble which complimented his flawless complexion and wisdom-filled eyes with utter grace.
However, some celebs shunned the chin warmer and went bare-faced. Daniel Day-Lewis was completely clean-shaven and, quite frankly, his head looked a little underdressed.
Another brazen trend-ignorer came in the form of Richard Gere...
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The Onion: Supreme Court Rules Death Penalty Is "Totally Badass"
June 24, 2008
Despite arguments against capital punishment, the Justices overwhelmingly approved its use, especially if they get to participate in some executions.
ZP Heller is the editorial director of Brave New Films. He has written for The American Prospect, AlterNet, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Huffington Post, covering everything from politics to pop culture.


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If you have kids, you know that they come with books. Lots and lots of books. With twin toddlers, Nick of The Sawdust Maker was starting to feel like they were being buried in books. His wife knew it was time to find the perfect book storage solution and gave Nick the task of building […Read More]
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Cara from Build It Craft It Love It was in need of book storage for her son's teeny tiny bedroom. She found the perfect design in wood and wire hanging baskets from PB Teen but needed to modify the size to better fit her limited wall space. Cara says, "This project is so simple and […Read More]
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After getting bunk beds for her boys' room, Jen from Scissors and Spatulas wanted a wall-hanging book bin like those from Land of Nod for her little guy on the top. There was no way though she was paying $70 for "a few pieces of wood." Jen's hubby grabbed some scrap wood and trim pieces from the garage and put a book rack together with just a few screws and nails.
Jen painted it blue, and it's just like the real deal. The only difference… about $65!
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Jayna from Rock N Regalia turned a thrift store plate rack into a book bin for her son's room. After a light sanding, she simply spray painted the rack and had hubs add some molding to hold the books. I totally agree with Jayna that hanging book bins are great because they do not take […Read More]
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New Car Rebates and Incentives: June 23, 2011
June has almost run its course, but fortunately for bargain-hunting new car buyers there are still a healthy amount of rebates and incentives available on a wide range of automobiles. Our snapshot of this week's best rebates and incentives begins with the 2011 Nissan Rogue compact crossover, which can be had with zero percent financing and a $500 cash back bonus, or $500 in total cash back. Next up is the 2011 GMC Savana 1500 full-size van, which offers the choice of either 0.9 percent financing or $1,500 cash back, followed by the Jeep Patriot compact crossover's zero percent financing or $1,000 consumer cash offer. Tying the list together are the compact 2011 Suzuki SX4 Crossover (zero percent financing or $1,000 cash back) and the 2011 Mazda Mazda6 mid-size sedan (zero percent financing plus $500 cash back).
July 4th celebrations are rapidly approaching, but it's still possible to sneak in under the wire and snag a great deal on the exact vehicle you are looking for before the crowds descend on dealer lots across the country.
New Car Rebates and Incentives: June 23, 2011
2011 Nissan Rogue
The 2011 Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover that has been designed to appeal to families who need additional interior room but who don't want to give up a lively driving experience. The Nissan Rogue seats five passengers and can handle 57.9 cubic feet of cargo with the rear row folded forward, but it also features a well-tuned chassis that gives the crossover a more sedan-like feel than some of its competitors.
All versions of the 2011 Nissan Rogue come with the same 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that generates 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. A continuously-variable automatic transmission shuttles this output to either the front or all four wheels (if all-wheel drive is selected), and fuel mileage for the crossover is rated at up to 22 miles per gallon in city driving and 28 mpg on the highway.
There is a financing incentive of zero percent interest plus $500 cash back or $500 total cash back on the 2011 Nissan Rogue available until 07/06/2011.
New Car Rebates and Incentives: June 23, 2011
2011 GMC Savana 1500
The 2011 GMC Savana 1500 is a full-size van that dazzles with its ability to handle as many as 12 passengers while still offering solid cargo room for everyone's luggage and gear. The GMC Savana can be purchased as a stripped-down fleet model or ordered with convenience features that include front and rear air conditioning, power windows and door locks, cruise control and a CD player with satellite radio.
The 2011 GMC Savana packs a 5.3-liter V-8 as its only engine option, and this stout mill is rated at 310 horsepower and 334 lb-ft of torque. Entry-level models are rear wheel drive, but all-wheel drive can also be ordered to help deal with slippery road conditions. Every version of the GMC Savana 1500 offers a four-speed automatic transmission, and fuel mileage for the large van is advertised as 13 mpg in city driving and 17 mpg on the highway.
There is a financing incentive of 0.9 percent interest or $1,500 cash back on the 2011 GMC Savana available until 07/05/2011.
New Car Rebates and Incentives: June 23, 2011
2011 Jeep Patriot
The 2011 Jeep Patriot is an affordable compact SUV that can handle both the rigors of trail driving and the demands of daily commuting. The Jeep Patriot's five passenger configuration is complemented by the availability of 54 cubic feet of cargo space, and it can also be ordered with the Freedom-Drive Off-Road Group of features, which adds items such as skid plates, hill descent control, hill start assist and other Trail Rated gear to the SUV's list of equipment.
The 2011 Jeep Patriot is initially offered with a 2.0-liter, 158 horsepower four-cylinder engine. Also capable of generating 141 lb-ft of torque, this motor returns fuel mileage of 23 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. Buyers can choose to upgrade to a 2.4-liter unit that is good for 172 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque, and this motor's fuel economy figures are only two miles per gallon lower than the smaller motor for each respective measure. Both four-cylinders can be shifted through either a five-speed manual transmission or a continuously-variable automatic, and the 2.4-liter brings with it the option of all-wheel or four-wheel drive.
There is a financing incentive of zero percent interest or $1,000 cash back on the 2011 Jeep Patriot available until 06/30/2011.
New Car Rebates and Incentives: June 23, 2011
2011 Suzuki SX4 Crossover
The 2011 Suzuki SX4 Crossover is an unusual subcompact option for drivers looking to get behind the wheel of an inexpensive and practical automobile. The Suzuki SX4 Crossover features a whopping 54 cubic feet of total cargo space to go with its five passenger seating, placing it near the top of its class, and the vehicle can also be ordered with a navigation system, heated seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The 2011 Suzuki SX4 Crossover is motivated by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that provides 150 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is the standard gearbox for the SX4 Crossover, but drivers can also select a continuously-variable automatic as an option. All-wheel drive is included free of charge with the subcompact, and fuel mileage for the SX4 Crossover comes in at 23 mpg around town and 29 mpg on the highway.
There is a financing incentive of zero percent interest or $1,000 cash back on the 2011 Suzuki SX4 Crossover available until 07/05/2011.
New Car Rebates and Incentives: June 23, 2011
2011 Mazda MAZDA6
Like most Mazda offerings, the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 prizes sporty handling and excellent road feel – unusual characteristics in a mid-size family sedan. The Mazda MAZDA6 can also be found in the well-equipped Grand Touring edition, which offers such niceties as a sunroof, dual automatic climate control, heated leather seats and a Bose sound system.
The 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 provides a choice of four and six-cylinder drivetrains. Entry-level versions of the MAZDA6 are provided with a 170 horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder motor that also puts out 167 lb-ft of torque. Four-cylinder buyers can choose between a six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic transmission, and fuel mileage for the small engine is rated at 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. Opting for the sedan's larger 3.7-liter V-6 brings 272 horses and 269 lb-ft of twist into the picture, and a six-speed automatic becomes the only available transmission. Fuel mileage for the more powerful engine shows as 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.
There is a financing incentive of zero percent interest plus $500 cash back on the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 available until 06/30/2011.


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Redlines for: secretsnowdragon9999 **Notes below** by GlassSpiderwebWatch
1. First things first- I originally tried to recreate the pose using the picture as reference, and I kept running into problems. Because of this, I decided to use my red pen and trace the pose, filling in the parts covered by blanket with a basic body construction- using a box for the ribcage, connected with the circle/oval-ish shape of the hips/ torso, and then sausages for the legs.
2. Here is a picture of the lines without the picture, pretty weird, huh? This helped me realise that, yes, the perspective of the pose was pretty weird and that's why I was having so many problems trying to recreate it.
3. I put the traced pose over top of your drawing, and here were the areas I found important:
a. Though the right size, the head was a little too high up on the pillow, making for a less natural more uncomfortable looking pose. By moving the head down a little, it creates a more relaxed feeling.
b. The ribcage/ shoulder positioning was pretty accurate, but I think the tricky part with that area was the arms, because..
c. ..the arms/hands, in the reference at least, were a lot bigger than I had thought they were. This is why understanding the perspective was so important, and it helped me realise that, since they were closer to the viewer they were larger.
d. The hips were a lot higher than you drew them, because the body was positioned in more of a straight line than the curved way you had it. I think for a more fetal-position sleeping pose the hips probably would be lower, but because of the tricky perspective I stuck with the reference, where the hips were straighter.
e. Lastly, the legs. They were a bit too short on your drawing, but again this could have to do with the slightly different pose.
4. a. Here I added in hair, flowing to the side a little and curving to match the curve of the pillow. I thought this looked more natural, because while sleeping hair sometimes fans across the pillow instead of going straight down. I also added features based on the angle of the head as seen in the reference picture.
b. I also added breasts and a shirt outline. Though these were not in the reference I positioned them based on the position of the ribcage- approx. half way down and tilted to the side. Also, considering how gravity works of *cough* soft tissue, they are leaning more downwards.
5. This step I debated doing, because I didn't know the level of realism you were thinking of, but I took the basic shape and cartoon-ised it.
a. For the face I pretty much just exaggerated the features already there, making sure to keep the same angles etc.
b. The torso I actually shrunk a wee bit because cartoons tend to have a bigger head to body ratio than actual anatomy does. I also narrowed the distance between waist and hips because I thought it looked better, but that's purely personal preference.
c. I also added a (un-detailed) foot. It looks a little small, because in keeping with the perspective of the reference, though there was no foot, it looked like it was moving backwards, away from the viewer, so it would look smaller (just like the arms look bigger)
6. Here's just the sketch without all the lines underneath!
7. Onto the doggie! I'm not great at dogs, so this was a lot of tracing the basic shapes/angles from the reference photo too, but keeping it simple and cartoonish- easy to edit and work in your own style.
a. I just put a note here because the head&shoulder area I used was reference from one picture you mentioned and the body was from another. So basically its Frankenstein's monster. If I were Frankenstein…
8. Here's just putting the two together, changing the size and angle of the dog and fitting it in with the girl.
9. Annndd the necessary lines were erased
Voila!! I really hope this was helpful, and thought I'm not the greatest at explaining things I hope it all makes sense J If you have annnyy questions feel free to ask!! Happpy art-ing!


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BARRY BRUMMETT is professor of communication at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He has published several articles and books, including Contemporary Apocalyptic Rhetoric ( Praeger, 1991).
RICHARD E. CRABLE is professor and chair of the California State University Department of Communciation Studies in Sacramento.
JEFFREY L. COURTRIGHT is assistant professor of communication at the Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, teaching courses in public relations, organizational communication, and rhetoric. His work has appeared in Public Relations Review, and he also has contributed a chapter to the forthcoming book, Warranting Assent: Case Studies in Argument Evaluation ( Edward Schiappa, Ed.).
WILLIAM N. ELWOOD is a principal investigator for a National Institute on Drug Abuse international research project, the Cooperative Agreement for AIDS Community-Based Outreach/Intervention Research Program. He also is president of the Aidos Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to research on drug abuse-related issues. Elwood's publications concentrate on rhetoric and drug policy and on concerns involving chronic, out-of-treatment injection drug and crack users. His book, Rhetoric in the War on Drugs: The Triumphs and Tragedies of Public Relations, is a 1994 Praeger publication.
KELLY FUDGE is a doctoral student in the Department of Speech Communication at the University of Texas at Austin.
KATHLEEN M. GERMAN is a professor at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. She has written many articles and book chapters, has been the


text: Amy Valens In The Tri States By Rich Egger • Mar 31, 2012 A look back at the top stories and features from the Tri States Public Radio news department from March 2012. The proposed consolidation of the Abingdon, Avon, and Bushnell-Prairie City School Districts was soundly rejected during the March 20 Illinois primaries. More than 80% of B-PC voters cast ballots against the idea and it was rejected by more than 74% in Abingdon. Only voters in Avon approved it. The week after the election, reporter Jim Lenz took a look at what might be next for those school districts.


text: What Parents are Saying Our greatest advocates are also our closest friends. "Many thanks to Miss Gina and Miss Lindsay! You have welcomed Harry into your classroom and provided such comfort and support during his transition from his former daycare. Harry has learned so much in his short time at The Centre School. Thank you for your patience, kindness, and guidance!"