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The Catalog of Nonprofit Literature contains bibliographic records with abstracts to the growing body of work concerned with the legal issues of grantmaking. Both comprehensive and highly specific works can be readily found that explain the sometimes complex laws. The resource list here provides citations first to general works, then to works that cover corporate giving, expenditure responsibility, international grantmaking, and program-related investments. To find additional citations to literature on these topics, consult the Catalog of Nonprofit Literature, using the subject heading, Foundations-law and legislation.
General Works
Beggs, Sara and Miranda Perry. Legal Essentials for Small Foundations. Washington, DC: Association of Small Foundations. 2006. 31 p. Call Number: 510 ASF LEG
Discusses legal issues related to grantmaking, operations, administration, investment, and termination.
Edie, John A. Family Foundations and the Law: What You Need to Know. 3rd ed. Washington, DC: Council on Foundations, 2002. Call Number: 914 EDI 2002
Identifies legal issues of concern for members of family foundations and provides "user-friendly" explanations. Some of the topics explained are rules about charitable deductions, excise taxes, self-dealing, minimum payouts, international grantmaking, administrative issues, and the 990-PF. This volume is not intended to discuss every type of legal problem a family foundation could face but rather focuses on those rules that are unique to private foundations and the process of grantmaking from the perspective of family philanthropy.
Edie, John A. and the Council on Foundations. First Steps in Starting a Foundation. 5th ed. Washington, DC: Council on Foundations, 2001. Call Number: 915 EDI
Written for the non-lawyer, the grantmaker, and the person seeking advice on establishing a foundation. Edie discusses in detail the numerous types of organizations that are all generally labeled as foundations by the public--independent, company-sponsored, pass-through, pooled common funds, operating, exempt operating, community, and public charity. The options of establishing a public versus a private foundation are examined as well as the basic tax regulations governing each category and type of foundation. Part six discusses the advantages and disadvantages of starting your foundation as a trust or nonprofit corporation; state and federal tax-exempt status; and other federal requirements. An annotated bibliography contains materials on foundations, tax-exempt law, IRS documents, and a brief list of professional support organizations for nonprofits. The appendix includes samples of articles of incorporation, by-laws, trust agreement, IRS form 1023 and instructions, and a list of principles and practices for effective grantmaking.
Freeman, David F., John A, Edie, and Jane C. Nober. The Handbook on Private Foundations. 3rd ed. Washington, DC: Council on Foundations. 2005. Call Number: 510 FRE 2005
Designed primarily for new foundation staff and trustees, a substantial portion of the book explains legal and regulatory requirements. Chapters include Foundations in the United States, Why Create a Foundation?, First Steps, Grantmaking and Other Charitable Activities, Relationships with Grantseekers and the Public, Governance and Administration, Government Regulation of Foundations, Managing Foundation Assets, and Sources of Information and Assistance. Each chapter includes a substantial bibliography. Appendices provide sample documents, policies, and forms. The final appendix explains the role of intermediary organizations, such as regional associations of grantmakers and the Foundation Center.
Hopkins, Bruce R. Charitable Giving Law Made Easy. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 2007. Call Number: 954 HOP
This is a companion volume to Hopkins' "Nonprofit Law Made Easy." He covers the law concerning contributions to charitable organizations (private foundations and public charities) with the following chapters: Charitable Giving Law: Basic Concepts; Contributions of Money and Property; Timing of Charitable Deductions; Percentage Limitations on Charitable Deductions; Estate and Gift Tax Considerations; Special Property Rules; Unique Charitable Gift Situations; Gifts of and Using Life Insurance; Other Aspects of Deductible Giving; Planning Giving; International Charitable Giving; and Administration of Charitable Giving Programs.
Hopkins, Bruce R. and Jody Blazek. The Legal Answer Book for Private Foundations. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 2002. Call Number: 914 HOP LEG
Provides quick answers in a FAQ format for officers, lawyers, and accountants of private foundations. The major topics covered include basic definitions, self-dealing, payout requirements, business holdings, investments, taxable expenditures, unrelated business activities, disclosure rules, and termination, among others. Legal citations are given. Indexed.
Hopkins, Bruce R. and Jody Blazek. Private Foundations: Tax Law and Compliance. 2nd ed. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 2003. Call Number: 914 HOP 2003
Intended as a desk reference for lawyers, accountants, and tax practitioners, covers federal tax laws related to the establishment of private foundations, disqualified persons, self-dealing, mandatory distributions, excess business holdings, investments, taxable expenditures, tax on investment income, unrelated business tax, tax compliance and administrative issues, termination, charitable giving rules, and the distinction between private foundations and public charities, and donor-advised funds. Appendices include sources of the law, Internal Revenue Code sections, table of cases, table of IRS revenue rulings, and an index.
McCoy, Jerry J. and Kathryn W. Miree. Family Foundation Handbook. Chicago, IL: CCH Incorporated. Annual. Call Number: 918 MCC
A handbook for financial and legal advisors to family philanthropies, but also provides information and guidance of interest to laypeople. Covers basic legal and fiscal matters such as tax benefits, types of foundations, supporting organizations, the steps for creating a foundation, the role of charitable trusts, structure and governance of the philanthropy, operating restrictions, grantmaking, administration, and special issues. Provides numerous worksheets, forms, and tables, as well as IRS statutes and Treasury Department regulations.
Nober, Jane C. Economic Development: A Legal Guide for Grantmakers. Washington, DC: Council on Foundations. 2005. viii, 125 p. Call Number: 900 NOB
Discusses how economic development programs may relate to charitable purposes recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. Clarifies various types of economic development assistance that foundations and corporate grantmakers may provide, including program-related investments, functionally related businesses, and others. References to the Internal Revenue Code and other regulations are cited throughout the guide.
Nober, Jane C. Grants to Individuals by Community Foundations. Rev. Ed. Washington, DC: Council on Foundations, 2004. Call Number: 530 NOB
Covers the legal and tax implications of giving directly to individuals by community foundations. The types of support included are scholarships, travel grants, disaster relief, achievement awards, and educational loans. The special rules that relate to limitations of the grantee pool and employee-related scholarships are reviewed. Appendices include IRS forms and regulations as well as numerous sample guidelines and forms in use by various community foundations.
Williams, Grant. "New IRS Rules Tell Foundations How to Comply with Public Disclosure Law." Chronicle of Philanthropy, vol. 12, (27 January 2000): p. 25-6.
Effective March 13, 2000, private foundations must comply with a new public disclosure law. The primary stipulations are that foundations need to make available to anyone photocopies of their three most recent Form 990-PFs, as well as their original application for nonprofit status. Publication of the returns on the Internet can substitute for the copying requirement.
Form 990-PF and instructions for filing it out are available at the Web site of the Internal Revenue Service.
In order to view the recent 990-PFs of specific foundations, refer to Foundation Finder at the Foundation Center's Web site.
Corporate Grantmaking
Carlson, Douglas. "Is Your Foundation Compliant?" Corporate Philanthropy Report, vol. 15, (March 2000): p. 1, 3-4.
Discusses the Internal Revenue Service's new disclosure regulations for private foundations, which give the public greater access to private foundations' annual information returns and exemption paperwork. IRS regulations regarding disclosure of 990-PFs on the Internet are also discussed.
Cohen, Rick. "Corporate Giving: De-cloaking Stealth Philanthropy". Nonprofit Quarterly vol. 9 (Fall 2002) p. 47-9.
Discusses current legislative initiatives that would create greater transparency about corporate giving. Since information about corporate giving can be difficult to ascertain, and in the post-Enron era, greater disclosure requirements are being considered by both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives.
Edie, John A. Corporate Giving and the Law: Steering Clear of Trouble. 3rd ed. Washington, DC: Council on Foundations. 2002. Call Number: 934 EDI
Written primarily for corporate giving officers, this handbook identifies legal and regulatory problem areas. Provides a brief explanation of basic rules and recommends additional sources for more in-depth examination. As the tax code makes private company foundations operate by a stricter set of rules than direct corporate giving programs, there is a greater emphasis on company foundations. Includes chapters on company foundations versus corporate giving programs, rules for charitable deductions, state and federal requirements, self-dealing, domestic grants, international grants, and the use of legal counsel.
Nober, Jane C. Company Foundations and the Self-dealing Rules. 3rd ed. Washington, DC: Council on Foundations. 2002. 63 p. Call Number: 550 NOB
Examines the federal tax law prohibitions on self-dealing as they apply to the operations and relationships between a business entity and its related foundation. Explains the inherent problem of self-dealing and provides a summary of some of the applicable general tax law concepts, in addition to methods for aligning foundation grantmaking with the corporate mission. Nober also supplies a summary of the tax penalties for violating the regulations.
Expenditure Responsibility
Edie, John A. Expenditure Responsibility Step by Step. 3rd ed. Washington, DC: Council on Foundations. 2002. Call Number: 918 EDI
Outlines and discusses the five steps to fulfilling the Internal Revenue Service requirements for expenditure responsibility, and explains when funders need to enact this particular procedure in order to avoid tax penalty. In brief, the steps include a pre-grant inquiry, a written agreement, establishment of a separate bank account, regular reports by the grantee, and a foundation report to the IRS. Includes sample forms for each step of the process.
International Grantmaking
Adler, Betsy Buchalter and Ingrid P. Mittermaier. "What's Behind the Foreign Public Charity Equivalence Affidavit?" International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law, vol. 1 (March 1999): p. 131-3.
Provides a chart that grantmakers can use to explain the IRS requirements to foreign-based nonprofits, outlining what the foreign public charity equivalence affidavit asks for, and why the information is necessary.
Bjorklund, Victoria B. and Jennifer I. Goldberg. "Conducting Overseas Site Visits." International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law, vol. 3, December 2000.
Advice for funders that anticipate a site visit in a foreign country. With bibliographic references.
Carroll, Andy. International Grantmaking: Opportunities for Small Foundations. Washington, DC: Association of Small Foundations. 2005. Call Number: 510 ASF INT
Discusses motivations for international grantmaking and explains the options available to foundations.
Chomicz, Thomas. "Grantmaking by Private Foundations in the International Arena." International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law, vol. 1 (December 1998): p. 194-6.
Specifies various legal requirements that must be satisfied, such as determining if an international organization is the equivalent of a public charity, expenditure responsibility, and IRS reports.
Edie, John A. and Jane C. Nober. Beyond our Borders: a Guide to Making Grants Outside the U.S. 3rd ed. Washington, DC: Council on Foundations. 2002. Call Number: 330 EDI 2002
Details the technical and legal requirements for private and community foundations, corporate grantmakers, and public charities for making grants outside the U.S. An appendix includes sample materials, foreign equivalency determination forms, discussion of treaties with Canada, Mexico and Israel, Internal Revenue Service rulings governing friends organizations, suggested grant agreements for public charity grantors, guidance on expenditure responsibility, and more detailed discussions of technical points.
Nichols, Rebecca and Anne Mackinnon. International Grant Making: Funding with a Global View. New York, NY: Ford Foundation. 2004. Call Number: 519 GRA #10
This is an introduction to the complexities of international grantmaking, explaining the options that foundations can use, some of the roadblocks (such as communications), and how working with intermediaries can be helpful.
Renz, Loren, Josefina Atienza, Helen Seidler, Steven Lawrence, and Jennie Altman. International Grantmaking III: An Update on U.S. Foundation Trends. New York, NY: Foundation Center. 2004. Call Number: 330 REN THR
Presents the results of a continuing study by the Foundation Center and the Council on Foundations, here based on data of giving through 2002. Key findings indicate that international giving by all foundations reached approximately $3.2 billion in 2002. A sample of more than 1,000 foundations was studied and compared to a similar sample in earlier studies. Data regarding percentage, amount and consistency of giving, regions and countries, programmatic trends, and numerous other statistics are provided. Includes "Rules for Cross-Border Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations" by Jane C. Nober.
Note: The Council on Foundations publishes a free monthly newsletter International Dateline that contains information about legal issues related to international grantmaking.
Program-Related Investments
Adamson, Rebecca. "Can't Give it Away Fast Enough? Try This." Foundation News & Commentary, vol. 39 (January-February 1998): p. 26-7.
Discusses foundations making program-related investments through intermediaries in order to meet their payout and program goals.
Baxter, Christie I. Program-Related Investments: A Technical Manual for Foundations. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1997. Call Number: 518 BAX
Contains detailed information on tax and legal issues, as well as internal policy considerations, related to PRIs. Numerous samples of forms, letters, agreements are included.
Carlson, Neil. Program-Related Investing: Skills & Strategies for New PRI Funders. New York, NY: Ford Foundation. 2006. Call Number: 519 GRA #14
Program-related investments, a particular type of grantmaking, are explained in detail. Three different approaches are suggested for embarking on this type of funding, and guidance is provided about the proper legal and oversight structures that are necessary.
Cerny, Milton. "Creative Uses of Program-Related Investments." International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law, vol. 1 (March 1999): p. 7-12
Discusses typical applications of program-related investments, as well as several emerging international models, such as the PRIs given by the Media Development Loan Fund, a private operating foundation established by George Soros in 1995.
Falkenstein, Jeffrey A. (ed.) The PRI Directory: Charitable Loans and Other Program-Related Investments by Foundations.2nd ed. New York, NY: Foundation Center. 2003. Call Number: 518 FC PRI 2003
Directory lists 1,137 program-related investments (PRIs) of at least $10,000 made by 183 foundations between 1999 and 2002. Entries include name and contact information for each foundation, establishment date, donors, officers, and trustees, financial data, fields of interest, types of PRI support, application instructions, among other information. Introductory matter defines PRIs, gives advice to the grantseeker, and provides trends and statistics for this type of grant.
Piton Foundation and the Council on Foundations. Program-Related Investments: A Primer. 2nd ed. Washington, DC: Council on Foundations, 1993.
Includes discussions of legal costs, various types of PRIs, and a chapter about tax issues.


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Ben was a normal boy, and as any normal boy, he had some things that he preffered to hide, in his case it was his secret obsession with Taylor Swift.
He knew he shouldn't be ashamed about that, since Taylor was a pretty beautiful girl, and her voice was amazing, but her music was what everyone called 'Girl music'
and he didn't wanted his friends knew about how much he loved that kind of music.
Ben usually locked himself on his room to spend the whole afternoon listening to Taylor's music, but he never had the chance to enjoy it properly because he was always
carefully listening outside his room, in case someone showed up, so he would be able to hide his ipod and stop the music.
One day his family was paying a visit to his grandmother, and he managed to convince them that he had a huge project for school and he couldn't go with them.
Then, he told all his friends that he wouldn't be at home because he was picking his grandmother from the airport and take her to the hospital, he had to decline all the
help offerings but finally he did it, he got a whole visit-free afternoon to listen to Taylor Swift without any interruptions.
After school, he rushed towards his house and locked up in his room as usual, and, knowing that no one would show up, he played one of his personal favorites "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" not even caring about the headphones since he was completly alone.
As soon as the first note of the song played, Ben felt a tingly and warm sensation inside him, it was so pleasent that he closed his eyes and felt into some sort of deep daydream, he singing along the song as it played and he was so focused on it, that he didn't realized about the changes on his body, all the hairs on it fell down, leaving a smooth and soft pink skin behind, his shoulders shrank and became less pronounced, he shrank from his 6 feet to 5'1''
His arms slenderized and became more femenine, as he waved his hands to the music they became dainity and smaller. his Adam's apple vanished from his neck and his voice became cuter and high pitched, matching perfectly with the song that was playing.
Ben's legs became longer, softer and thinner and his hips jutted out, forming new perfect curves, his waist shrank, and 2 cute 34A cup breast replaced his muscular chest,
He was so inspired at that moment, that he didn't even realized that his penis was shrinking and being replaced by female organs, Finally her face became smaller, her nose became cuter and more femenine, her short black hair turned blonde and cascaded down to her shoulders, her lips got a plumper and softer, and his dark brown eyes became light blue.
But her body wasn't the only thing that changed, suddenly her jeans dissapeared and her black shirt grew down to his knees and turned into a beautiful long sleeved white lace dress with floral shapes, her shoes turned into elegant, sparkling golden heels, her boxers were replaced by white panties, and a matching bra appeared around her newly formed breasts, and her ipad turned into a microphone.
As the song was getting to an end, she could listen her sweet voice singing through the microphone, and a crowd around, cheering for her.
The crowd sounds where geting louder and louder as she was about to sing the final line of the song.
"But we are never ever ever ever, getting back together" she didn't sang that last line alone, she opened her eyes and found herself standing on a stage and thousands of people where screaming her name over and over, Taylor couldn't understand why she was so ashamed to sing her own songs a few minutes ago, after all, they where pretty good as all that people where cheering for her. 'Girl's music?' what she was thinking? indeed the most of the people that were cheering for her were girls, but she was one too, so, what was so wrong about it?.
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Gov. Shumlin, Congressional representatives, lawmakers, advocates and others celebrate opening of Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
BERLIN – July 1, 2014 -- In a historic step forward in the State's treatment of acute mental illness, Gov. Peter Shumlin today cut the ribbon on the new 25 bed state-of-the-art Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital (VPCH).
The opening of the VPCH is the capstone of a decentralized 45 bed continuum of inpatient services, with partner hospitals Rutland Regional Medical Center and Brattleboro Retreat, for all Vermonters with acute mental health treatment needs.
"This facility has been a long time coming. Finally we can truly say Vermont is protecting and caring for some of our most vulnerable neighbors in an efficient, high-quality building, and appropriately treating mental illness like any other disease," Gov. Shumlin said. The Governor also noted that the new hospital was funded with significant federal financial support, saving Vermont money.
"We congratulate Governor Shumlin and the many agencies and partners on the opening of this state-of-the-art mental health facility," Vermont's Congressional Delegation said.
"We are pleased to have supported the state's successful efforts to secure significant federal funds which, with the opening of the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital, are helping rebuild the State's mental health care system, and helping to better serve Vermonters," said Sens. Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders and Rep. Peter Welch.
The State has been working since 2005 to site a new psychiatric hospital. In August 2011, Tropical Storm Irene severely damaged the antiquated Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury and forced the State to expedite the siting process. As part of that work, the Administration and the Legislature chose to direct the planning towards a more distributed model of delivering mental health services to provide care closer to the homes of patients.
The closing of the VSH placed a tremendous amount of pressure on the State's ability to provide timely mental health inpatient care for people and on local community providers. In an effort to relieve these pressures, the State implemented a number of options, including six 'no refusal' beds at Rutland Regional Medical Center, 14 beds at Brattleboro Retreat Health Care, eight temporary beds in Morrisville (these will be closed upon the opening of the Berlin Facility), and seven secure residential beds in a temporary facility in Middlesex.
In keeping with the belief that mental health recovery truly occurs in our communities, the new hospital will serve the most acutely ill while they need this level of care. The progress already made, and still to be made through new programs coming on line in the next year, will offer step-down and alternative community-based program options for individuals who need additional transition re-entry services through these alternative programs.
The project cost is $28.5 million. Insurance is expected to pay $3.5 million; the FEMA share is $12.5 million; and the State share is $12.4 million.
"This hospital, designed with input from multiple stakeholder groups, promotes a recovery-oriented treatment environment that we can genuinely say we are all proud of, should its services be needed at any point in time by our friends, our family members, or our neighbors," said Mental Health Commissioner Paul Dupre "This is a recognition that acute mental health treatment will be provided to any individual in need of psychiatric hospitalization in a setting that is comparable with other physical healthcare settings."
Additional details include:
- The lot size is approximately 5 + acres.
- The 25-beds are broken down into one 16-bed pod in two 8-bed units and one 9-bed pod in a 5-bed and a 4-bed unit.
- Special features include active and passive outdoor opportunities with a Treatment Gateway located between the outdoor spaces.
- The hospital includes Library, Activities, Greenhouse, and Exercise spaces.
- The Passive Courtyard also has a Court/Chapel/Visiting Room and a Special Events Room adjacent.


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The Attorney General's office filed a 61 page legal brief with the California Supreme Court, effectively by-passing the Appellate Court. They asked the California Supreme court to order a "stay"for the Tos/Fukuda/Kings County ruling which required the Authority to rescind it's funding plan since it didn't follow the law in voter bond measure. It seems to be a desperate tactic since they are running out of money with a requirement to begin spending state funds April 1st to match federal funds already spent. There is also a major problem with time since it must spend federal grants of more than $3.3 billion by September 2017 and they are more than a year late starting the project.
In the briefing filed Friday night, the Rail Authority offered this, "Since the project's inception, opponents of high-speed rail have tried to block its construction. Now, two rulings of the Sacramento Superior Court-which are otherwise unreviewable as a practical matter-imperil the project by erecting obstacles found nowhere in the voter-approved bond act. These erroneous rulings tum the requirements of the high-speed rail bond act on their head, threaten state and federal funding for the project, and urgently warrant review by this Court in an exercise of its original writ jurisdiction. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.486(a)(l).)
When the Judge Kenny ruled that he required the Authority to rescind their funding plan, the Authority Chairman made the press rounds stating it wasn't that big of a deal, the claims were greatly exaggerated. After all, they had federal funds to spend, the court didn't require them to cancel the construction contacts and the court did not make them stop the project.
In the trial when the judge asked what the effect of a rescission of the funding plan would be, the Deputy AG, Michele Inan answered it would have no effect. But that apparently wasn't true, it has had an effect.
Here's what the court said in the final ruling in the Tos case.
"Issuance of a writ of mandate directing the Authority to rescind its approval of the November 3, 2011 funding plan based on the finding that the funding plan did not comply with all of the requirements of subdivision (c) thus will have a real and practical effect: it will establish that the Authority has not satisfied the first required step in the process of moving towards the commitment and expenditure of bond proceeds." The court simply asked them to rescind their funding plan, nothing more.
But the "no problem" attitude is changing perhaps because reality is sinking in as they face an April 1, 2014 deadline to spend $180 million dollars in state funds which is the beginning of a period of catching up with the spending of state funds. Federal grant funds that were advanced early without a state match been spent since the bond money was unavailable. The state has the self-imposed requirement of a 50% match they promised in their grant application.
They can't sell the Prop 1A bonds because in the bond validation case, the court ruled there was no evidence presented to the High-Speed Train Finance Committee that proved that the sale of the bonds were necessary or desirable. Since then the Treasury has refused to sell the bonds. The Authority did not appeal that decision.
To cure the immediate money problem, the Governor is asking for $250 million dollars to be taken from cap-and-trade revenue but that isn't looking too promising since the environmental community is unconvinced. Why should the Rail project use precious resources when there are other worthy programs that will can better use the funds and have a far greater impact on the environment. It also won't be voted on until early summer, too late for the April deadline.
So in their brief to the Supreme Court, the AG's office admits, "The issue is time. The Authority is faced with a Hobson's choice: it can pursue appeals that may take years to resolve and incur the exorbitant costs, fiscal and otherwise, that will attend the delays, or accept and comply with the orders, likely mooting an appeal, and attempt to move the project forward on the trial court's and private parties' terms. That is not a real choice given the responsibility the Authority has to be prudent with public funds, to use federal grant funds before they expire in 2017."
At the end of their brief they say this, "Without a stay, the Authority must, within the 60-day return date provided in the writ, choose either to comply with the writ by rescinding the funding plan, which will risk mooting this writ proceeding as well as any eventual appeal of a judgment, or decline to do so and risk sanctions for contempt of court."
The state mentions in their brief Congressman Jeff Denham has introduced a bill that would cease rail funding on California's project. This bill was introduced the day after the hearing on the California Rail Project held on January 15, 2014. Congressman Jeff Denham is the chairman of the House Transportation Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
This newest filing appears to be a Hail Mary Pass by the Governor's office to see if they can succeed in getting the Supreme Court to issue a "stay" on the lower court's rulings. The question is will the Supreme Court reject the Governor's plea or will they pass it back to the appellate court to hear first. More importantly is this the beginning of the end.
The Attorney General's office is asking the court for an answer by March 1, 2014.
Court filing by AG's office:
See highlights of the House Transportation Hearing held January 15, 2014. http://www.examiner.com/article/highlights-from-congressional-hearing-on-california-high-speed-rail-project?cid=db_articles
After the meeting: Attorney's reaction to the new plan the Rail Authority unveiled at the hearing. http://www.examiner.com/article/after-the-house-transportation-hearing-thoughts-by-the-tos-legal-team?cid=db_articles
Kathy Hamilton has written several recent articles on the current lawsuits and many other subjects concerning the High-Speed Rail Authority. See a brief synopsis by title on her site: http://www.examiner.com/transportation-policy-in-san-francisco/kathy-hamilton


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DEAR DR. GOTT: I am 75 years old and have what I believe is muscle and joint pain caused by allergies, similar to the lady that wrote you a while back. For me it happens mostly in the fall but when the aches and pain come, I just take antihistamines until the first freeze and then all is okay. This note is only to tell you that there are more like her out there.
DEAR DR. GOTT: Sometime ago you had an article about muscle and joint pain caused by allergies. Well, I am one of those people. This has been going for many years and I have been to so many doctors and have had many tests but everyone tells me there is nothing wrong, it's probably my imagination. I also have told all the doctors I have been to that after I take an antihistamine, I have relief. No one believes me.
DEAR READERS: These are just a few of the letters I received regarding a column regarding a seemingly unusual allergy symptom.
Most people associate seasonal allergies with red or watery eyes, a runny nose, congestion, sneezing, sore throat, and coughing. Food allergies, especially nuts and shellfish, typically bring to mind swollen lips and tongues, hives, rashes, trouble breathing, and even anaphylactic shock. Pet and insect allergies bring on thoughts of itching, rashes, hives, sneezing, and coughing.
In most instances, simple avoidance of the offending substance and the use of over-the-counter antihistamines can sufficiently control and prevent symptoms. Some may respond better to decongestants, corticosteroids, or other allergy meds. For those who experience severe, life-threatening allergic reactions, epinephrine, often given immediately with an Epi-pen, may be necessary.
When muscle and joint pain is experienced, allergies are not generally considered a cause. These symptoms are more commonly the result of arthritis, Lyme disease, certain autoimmune disorders, osteoporosis, bursitis, and more. An easy way to determine if allergies may be playing a role is to try a short course (up to a week) of antihistamines. If the pain doesn't improve, it's time to see the doctor to determine what the cause is.
Readers who are interested in learning more can order my Health Report "Allergies" by sending a self-addressed, stamped number 10 envelope and a $2 US check or money order to Dr. Peter Gott, PO Box 433, Lakeville, CT 06039. Be sure to mention the title or print an order form from my website, www.AskDrGottMD.com.


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Bands, Brew and BBQ is heading into its final weekend at SeaWorld Orlando, with Hank Williams Jr. taking the stage on Saturday and Alabama appearing on Sunday. Those main stage concerts are always a big draw, but the event is really a fun mix of music, delicious food, kids' activities, visits with Shamu, appearances by the park's animal ambassadors, and of course plenty of brew.
Check out this video for an overview of this SeaWorld Orlando event. It starts at 11:30 a.m. in the Bayside area, but I strongly recommend arriving when the park opens so you can enjoy the rides and shows before heading over to the festival area.
If you don't want to worry about staking out a concert seat early, by a VIP package that includes food and a reserved seat with a great view. Otherwise, if you're in no hurry, you can grab a spot on the lawn if the theater fills up. For those who want to experience the beer, I recommend getting a sampler. You get to pick 10 different types from among more than 100 draft brews. Your only problem will be narrowing down your choices.
Don't forget to bring the kids to the Ports of Call area, which is where the animal ambassadors hang out. There are also kids' games and activities, as well as plenty of shady seating.
If you'd rather party Mardi Gras-style, check out what's happening at Universal Studios Florida in this article. For movie fun at Legoland Florida, go here.


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25 healthy barbecue ideas and across the fence television appearance
For those of you who live here in Vermont, you've undoubtedly heard of Across the Fence. If you're not from around here, let me explain. Across the Fence is the longest running farm and home daily television show in the country. In other words, to call it a Vermont institution would be an understatement. And this week, just in time for Labor Day Barbecues, I was invited to be a guest!
Jill Goodroe, RD from the New England Dairy & Food Council and I were asked to share our top tips for making a healthier barbecue. The show airs today at 12:10pm on WCAX Channel 3.
If you aren't local, here is the clip.
Below you'll find more than 25 tips for making your barbecue healthier and please scroll down to get all four recipes I shared on the show.
Here are some of the ways you can make your barbecue better and healthier this Labor Day:
- Choose less fatty cuts of beef, 95% lean is best
- Burgers should be about the size of a hockey puck
- Mix vegetables or fruit into your beef to bulk it up and cut down on fat and calories
- Make your own turkey burgers with breast meat
- Add Dijon mustard to your turkey meat to spice it up
- Try Salmon burger to get your Omega 3s
- When choosing a veggie burger look for ones with beans for protein and fiber
- Watch out for big buns, choose those that are about the size of a deck of cards or 3oz.
- Bulk up your burger with loads of nutrient-rich veggies and low fat cheese for extra calcium
- Fill half your plate with vegetables, like a big beautiful garden salad
- Add as many colors as you can with your favorite seasonal vegetables. Like I tell my kids, eat a rainbow!
- Make home-made dressing to save calories
- A little goes a long way so limit the amount of dressing
- Add fresh herbs to dressing for flavor without extra calories
- Substitute low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt for some of the mayonnaise in creamy dressing
- Make veggie kebabs to add more vegetables to your plate
- Add flavor to veggie kebabs without calories with herb seasonings
- Leave the skins on your potato salad for fiber and minerals
- Steam potatoes to preserve nutrients
- Boost flavor of potato salad with vinegar
- Add flavor without extra calories with herbs
- Cut mayonnaise with low-fat Greek Yogurt
- Make popsicles with pureed fruit to boost nutrition and keep calories in check
- Add berries for Antioxidants
- Fruit is lighter in calories than traditional desserts
- Home-made popsicles are kid-friendly and easy to make
Last but not least
- Pay Attention to Portions
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Light creamy dressing made healthier by swapping in Greek yogurt for most of the mayonnaise.
- 1/2 cup plain Low-Fat Greek-style yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 4 teaspoons minced shallot
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
- Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar,dill, shallot, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Yield: 12 servings
Serving Size: 3/4 cup each
Lighter potato salad with a pop of horseradish cheddar. These flavors go great with grilled meat.
- 2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, cut into chunks about 1 ½-inches each (6c)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- ½ cup low-fat Greek-style yogurt
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, preferably white
- 1 cup shredded horseradish cheddar such as Cabot
- 1 cup finely chopped celery hearts
- ¼ cup minced red onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tender herbs, such as parsley, chives, chervil, basil tarragon and dill
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- Bring several inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer attachment over high heat. Add potatoes to steamer and cook until tender and flesh feels tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Remove potatoes and steamer transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle vinegar over the potaotes and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 ½ hours.
- Whisk Greek-style yogurt, mayonnaise and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in cheddar and mix until any clumps of cheese are broken up. Stir in the celery hearts, onion and herbs. Stir yogurt mixture into the cooled potatoes and season with pepper.
This recipe was developed for Cabot Creamery Cooperative and it also appears on the Cabot website.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 24 hours
Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1 popsicle
Healthy home-made raspberry frozen yogurt pops made with three simple ingredients
- 6 ounces (1/2 dry pint) fresh raspberries
- 1 1/4 cup low-fat Vanilla Greek-style yogurt
- 3 tablespoons honey, maple syrup or agave nectar
- Puree raspberries in a food processor. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard seeds. Whisk puree, yogurt and sweetener in a medium bowl until smooth. Divide among popsicle molds (makes about 6, depending on mold size.) Freeze until solid, about 1 day. Unmold under warm running water.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 24 hours
Have the kids help you make these simple family friendly Popsicles. Just puree fresh watermelon and freeze. Healthy, Kid friendly, gluten free, and vegan.
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- sweetener to taste, optional
- Puree watermelon in a food processor. Add sweetener if desired and puree to combine. Divide among popsicle molds. Makes about 6 (depending on size of pop molds.) Freeze until solid. Un-mold popsicles by running mold under warm water.
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Love all the ideas! As an avid barbecue lover, this tips really helps me to try out a healthier food.
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thank you so much Andy! Hope they help.
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This is more than incredible to me, i am always a lazy dude lol. Getting the exact ingredients and instructions on how to go about preparing an healthier barbecue is great. Learnt a lot today and took some note as well.
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Excellent! My kids will love.
Great ideas. I will definitely try some of them. The Popsicle's caught me attention I think the kids will love it.
Yogurt Popsicles looks so tasty! My son will love it! The potato salad looks great too.
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Thanks for these recipes. It will definitely help me. Some unique tips from here are going to help me a lot. Thanks again 🙂
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Metro Boston, North Shore and Metro West: Overnight the rain intensity picked up with a windswept heavy rain greeting us Sunday morning. Many areas have already had between 1.25 to 1.5 inches of rain as of 9 am this morning. This has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Flood Advisory for urban flooding, especially in poor drainage areas, flooding of underpasses and other vulnerable locations. There is the possibility of minor flooding from small streams as well. Also, a Coastal Flood Advisory is in place for the possibility of minor coastal flooding along the usual vulnerable shore roads at time of high tides late this morning and again around midnight.
With the recent snow melt and gusty winds of late the brush has begun to dry out and April is always a month of brush fires. This rainfall will put a damper on that possibility for the short term
All this havoc is the result of low pressure now centered over the Chesapeake Bay with a frontal boundary draped across extreme southern New England. The low will move slowly to a position near Cape Cod early tonight then east of Massachusetts Bay by Monday morning. Because it is a slow mover we can expect a continuation of rainfall through tonight and into Monday across the region. As the low pulls away enough cold air may be pulled in behind it to change the rain to a wintry mix across the area during Monday, possibly into Monday night as well.
Needless to say with the northeast to north winds it will remain unseasonably cold through Monday with temperatures running about 10 degrees below average for the end of March.
By Tuesday conditions will vastly improve with clearing skies and a moderate breeze to help dry out the area. A cold front approaches mid week but it now looks like the area only sees some clouds as the front approaches and slides through here.
Back to today and Monday. Rainfall through today will be heaviest this morning, tapering to lighter showers and misty conditions this afternoon as we get a respite from the heavy rain and urban flooding. Then, as the coastal low gets closer tonight the moderate and at times heavy rain will reemerge. Additional rainfall from mid morning through tonight could exceed 1 inch with locally higher amounts. Watch for the possibility of freezing rain well inland, especially to the west of Route 495, later tonight as temperatures there could flirt with the freezing mark. We mentioned yesterday that the possibility was there for a wintry mix Monday and that possibility still exists, first through the interior and then spreading all the way to the coastline before the precipitation winds down early evening or overnight.
Short Term Outlook:
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Tackling God's Questions
On A Slow Day
Gaudencio P. Tan
From: "Gaudencio P. Tan"
To: "Positive Atheism" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Subject: My answers according to what I know
Date: August 10, 2001 3:29 PM
You have a lot of good questions here which can only be answered by a theologian. But I will try my very best to answer them since I have been a Christian for quite some time now.
How long was God around before he made anything?
Before creating this world, God is in heaven with his angels.
What was he doing during that time?
I really don't know, maybe God was planning for the creation of the universe.
What made him decide to make something?
I really don't know, He is God we cannot question Him.
Could it be he was lonely, as some Christians have said?
God couldn't be lonely. In heaven there is no loneliness Rev. 21:4, Rev 22:3
When he decided to make people, why didn't he make them perfect?
God made people perfect. They were even set in the Land of Eden. Gen 2:8 everything in the garden of Eden was perfect. But there is a catch for Adam not to eat the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden. Which will cause him to die spiritually, be separated from God. God is giving man the decision whether to die or not.
Who made the devil?
God did not make the devil. Lucifer as said in the Bible is the highest and most beautiful angel of God. But lucifer was not satisfied with this position that he wanted to be God himself. So God threw Lucifer and the other angels to hell. These are quoted in the Bible and I will give them to you in the future.
If God is all-powerful, why doesn't he just get rid of the devil?
We cannot question God, since he is God. He could easily destroy what he created. But I think God just left the devil to stay so that all of us people who made the wrong decision would be thrown in hell with the devil. Rev. 21:6-8
Why am I sharing this? Before I became a Christian, I also have a lot of question in my mind. Questions in the after life. Since life here on earth is only short. How long do you think man can live here in this world. 80-100 is only a short time. I'm now 40 but I made the right decision when I was 28. After accepting the Lord Jesus Christ in my heart there was peace within me. Phil. 4:7 But it also says no peace for the sinner Isa. 48:22 worse yet it says that " All have sinned and come short of the Glory of God" Rom 3:23 And what is the penalty for sin? In Roman 3:23 it says "the wages of sin is death and gift of God is eternal life". How do we get this eternal life. I just accepted the Lord Jesus Christ into my life and acknowledge that he died on the cross for my sins.
I just hope and pray that you would search more of the truth which is in the bible. Other people say that the Bible was written only by people. But as you read the Bible you can see the accuracy of every prophesy that is written on it. I think nothing in life here on earth is free but only eternal life which is given to us by our lord Jesus Christ. 1John 5:13, John 5:24
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Lamb Mine Trail
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The Lamb Mine Trail is a nice short hike for the entire family with historical and scenic interest. It's open to mountain bikes too, but is more of a side trip as it's a short dead end route. (Please keep speed to a minimum on this trail).
The trail offers panoramic views of Ashland Creek, Reeder Reservoir and Wagner Butte. Relics from the past mining are visible on the way. Trilliums, Tiger Lilies, Asters and Scarlet gilia dot the hill sides in early spring to mid summer. Beginning at the parking area on the loop road (2060) the trail follows portions of an old mining ditch built sometime in the early 1900's to bring water from Ashland Creek to power a "stamp mill" located on the upper Tolman Creek road. The ditch trail passes by one of the old 'adits' (tunnels with one entrance) of the Lamb Mine, excavated in to the granite slope in search of gold.
The trail ends at a scenic vista point overlooking Reeder Reservoir and the Ashland Municipal Watershed. Please use care to protect this sensitive environment. Do not leave the trail. No camping or campfires are permitted in the Watershed. Access to the trail may be closed in the summer when fire danger is extreme and watch out for poison oak!
Directions: Longer route, but the road is a bit better: From the Ashland Ranger District office, drive west on Highway 66 for 0.1 mile to Tolman Creek Road. Turn left on to Tolman Creek Road which will eventually become Forest Service road 2080 (graded dirt road), and 7.7 miles to Forest Service road 2080-600 to the right for 1.1 miles to "Four Corners Trailhead" - park here. Hike past the locked gate, to the lower Forest Service road 2060. It will be 1.7 miles to the Lamb Mine Trailhead. Or hike the Catwalk Trail #1003 from the Four Corners Trailhead 3.9 miles to Lamb Mine Trail. Shorter route, but unsuitable for low clearance vehicles: From the Ashland Ranger District office, drive west on Highway 66 for 1 mile to Siskiyou Boulevard. Turn right on to Siskiyou Boulevard and .75 mile to Morton Street. Turn left on to Morton and follow it up to the top of the hill (Morton St. takes a couple of jogs, so watch the signs). Turn left on to the Ashland Loop road (a dirt road). This is a hard left that is more than 90 degrees making it difficult for long wheel based vehicles. Once you have made the turn proceed a little over 1 mile to the White Rabbit Trailhead Parking Area on the left. You can hike Forest Service road 2060 beyond the locked gate 1.2 miles to the Lamb Mine Trailhead or hike the White Rabbit Trail #1002 .25 mile to the Caterpillar Trail #1004 going off to the right and continue about 1.5 miles to the Lamb Mine Trailhead.
Seasonal Access: Normally Accessible: March-November
Facility Type: Trail
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By: HoopsReport Staff
The class of 2019 is loaded with talent that promises to rival that of the class of 2016. The fact is that there are many similarities to this years sophomores, and that, is no easy feat. Versatility, size and tremendous guard play are compounded with athleticism, basketball IQ, and work ethic to allow for such a steep comparison.
This years number one player, Wendell Moore Jr., from Charlotte NC leads a strong line of players sure to make a significant impact post high school. Moore, a 6'2 7th grader(who is by the way, 11 years old until September 18) shows the versatility of a big man for his age(with a 6'6 wingspan) who can do it all. Moore's elite ability to rebound over and around those in his way along with his finishing ability at the rim are second to none. He has the handles of a combo guard and speed that is above average for your normal "big guy". Wendell lends a rare ability to see the floor and has no problem running the floor on occasion as a pseudo floor general. Moore brings a solid mid range shot, a high basketball IQ and a solid work ethic and has many attributes that show him as very similar to 2016 #1 Harry Giles. While those will be some big shoes for anyone to fill- Wendell Moore Jr. can be "that guy". Congratulations Wendell Moore Jr., Hoops Reports 2013 edition #1 player for the Class of 2019!!!
The following list of superlatives is a collective view of some 25 coaches and grass roots scouts nationwide. We hope you enjoy. Congratulations to our winners!!
All 2019 1st team: Wendell Moore Jr., Jeremiah Francis
Justin Moore, Kobe Langley, DJ Jefferies
All 2019 2nd team: Chandler Lawson, Scottie Lewis, Ed Sanchez, Simon Banks, Chris Hinton Jr.
Best Defender:Wendell Moore Jr.
Best Shooter: Mike Green
Best Newcomer: Scottie Lewis
Most Improved: Jeremiah Francis(HUGE statement since Jeremiah was already a top 20 player last year- he just keeps getting better)
Coach of the Year: Keyford Langley- Carolina Preps
Team of the year: Carolina Preps- 2019 AAU Division 1 National Champs
Toughest opponent: All Ohio Red
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Cat in the box
My cat Marissa's trip to the vet is an ordeal both she and I have to endure once a year. The problem is that she refuses to go into the carrier voluntarily. If I attempt to force her in, she screams, hisses, scratches and even bites and I eventually give up. So last fall, I resorted to adopting a large cardboard box to transport her to the vet. I cut open a hole on one side large enough to shove Marissa in. The box itself is tall enough to prevent her from jumping back out before I shut the lid down and tape it up with duct tape.
I left the vet's office today with preventive medication for ticks and fleas as well as an instruction sheet on how to put a cat in a carrier. It looked so easy when they put her in the carrier I had brought with me. Then again, they do it many times a day. We will see how successful I will be the next time.
Meanwhile, here is Marissa Cat getting examined.


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I have some systems (Mostly CentOS 5 and some XP all running under ESXi) running behind my firewall. When I'm at friends, family or on vacation I sometimes want to connect to those systems over either SSH or RDP (which I can easily tunnel over SSH).
In the past (years ago) I had the SSH port fully open, but that caused me to be the target of a dictionary attack over the internet, so that's not an option.
The best option would be to install a VPN like OpenVPN but that means that I need to install a client on the computers of the family member I'm at. I don't want to do that and in case I'm on vacation it's not even possible. Also most internet cafes only allow http and https traffic, so any port other than that is not an option for that case.
I asked around and someone was suggested to use an HTTPS (SSL) based VPN which basically works by tunneling over SSL instead of SSH.
So I did some googleing and only found OpenVPN-ALS (aka Adito) which sounds good. I installed it, tried it and never got it to work very well under Linux (I probably did something wrong, gonna look into that anyway). I also noticed that this tool seems pretty 'dead' in terms of releases and commits to their sourceforge SVN.
My question is: Is OpenVPN-ALS (aka Adito) the way to go? Or is there a better solution for my requirements (that I can run for free for a single user (=me)) that I can run under CentOS 5 (32bit) or Windows XP (32bit)? Perhaps there is an "fully functional single user" version of a commercial product I can use?
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"You have been viewing or distributing child pornography." That is the pop-up warning that a Polk County student saw when he was using Lawrence Douglas Hughes's computer for research. Hughes is a research teacher at Union Academy Magnet School.
The student told investigators that Hughes shut down the computer and that Hughes did not say anything about the pop-up message and there was no discussion between the student and Mr. Hughes about the message.
The student also told investigators that he (the student) was invited by Mr. Hughes to a canoeing trip earlier in the year. The student stated two other male students (both were either 13 or 14 years old) went with Mr. Hughes, but the reporting student did not go on the trip.
The student told investigators that he later saw pictures of the boys in bathing suits during the canoe trip. The student said Mr. Hughes "wrestled" with one of the boys on the trip and that the two boys and Mr. Hughes were holding hands and "praying" together while on the trip.
Deputies began an investigation on Hughes on may 28, and obtained two school board computers assigned to Mr. Hughes and forensically examined them. Detectives found child pornographic images/pictures on both computers. The pictures were of nude prepubescent and pubescent boys between the ages of 12 and 16 years old posing/exposing their genitalia in a lewd manner.
There were also images/pictures depicting children engaged in sexual acts with adults and images of nude boys engaged in sexual acts with each other. At least 20 of the images have been determined to be child pornography.
Detectives served a search warrant today at Hughes' home in Lakeland and will forensically examine any computers or electronic devices in the residence for the presence of child pornography.
"We have outstanding and dedicated teachers in Polk County. This makes all of us angry that someone like this, with these kinds of deviant interests, has access to our children. The School Board has been extremely cooperative in this investigation and they have been very proactive," said Sheriff Grady Judd.
Detectives ask that students or parents who have any knowledge of any inappropriate contact that Lawrence Douglas Hughes may have had with children to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200.
Hughes has been arrested and charged with 20 counts (F2) of possession of child pornography. A picture of Hughes has not yet been released.


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Reverence and Gratitude for Almighty God -
a Hallmark of America 's Founders
Those of us who teach the Founders' formula for freedom in America are sometimes asked the question: "If, as you claim, the Founders really believed in God, why doesn't the Constitution spell out that belief clearly or at least mention God?" The answer to that question would surprise some Americans.
Indeed it was the very fact that the Founders were so religious and held religious freedom to be, next to life itself, the most precious of all of man's unalienable rights that they wanted to keep the ever-tempting power of the federal government far away from this most valuable right. From both experience and study of history, they knew what happens to a people when the national government meddles in the subject of religion and they wanted no part of it. To them religion was very personal and any regulation of it had to be very close to the people so that any abuse could be easily and efficiently dealt with and corrected in order to ensure the maximum freedom to believe according to the dictates of one's conscience.
They Excluded the Federal Government because of Belief not Unbelief
With regard to the subject of religion in the powers of Congress there is not one iota mentioned. To emphasize the Founders' position on this they soon adopted the First Amendment prohibition on Congress with respect to anything dealing with religion. Once again, it was not out of unbelief in God that this prohibition took place but, quite to the contrary, out of their overwhelming desire to protect their precious freedom to belief in God as they chose. Justice Joseph Story explained it this way:
"In some of the states, Episcopalians constituted the predominant sect; in others, Presbyterians; in others, Congregationalists; in others, Quakers; and in others again, there was a close numerical rivalry among contending sects. It was impossible that there should not arise perpetual strife and perpetual jealousy on the subject of ecclesiastical ascendancy, if the national government were left free to create a religious establishment. The only security was in extirpating the power. But this alone would have been an imperfect security, if it had not been followed up by a declaration of the right of the free exercise of religion, and a prohibition (as we have seen) of all religious tests. Thus, the whole power over the subject of religion is left exclusively to the state governments, to be acted upon according to their own sense of justice, and the state constitutions. " (Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States , 3rd ed,, 2 vols. Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1858, 2:666-667, art. 1879; emphasis added.)
In the Kentucky Resolutions, Thomas Jefferson also made it clear that not only Congress but also the federal judicial system was likewise prohibited from intermeddling with religious matters within the states. He wrote:
"Special provision has been made by one of the amendments to the Constitution, which expressly declares that 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof ...', thereby guarding in the same sentence, and under the same words, the freedom of religion, of speech, and of the press, insomuch that whatever violates either throws down the sanctuary which covers the others; and that libels, falsehood, and defamation, equally with heresy and false religions, are withheld from the cognizance of federal tribunals. " (Mortimer J. Adler et al., eds., The Annals of America , 18 vols., Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., Chicago, 1968, 4:63; emphasis added.)
The Founders Actively Participated in Local and State Government
But the Founders did not just leave it to the states to protect the freedom of religion, they took an active part in local governments. Of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and of those participating in the Ratification Conventions in the states, nearly all had been strong participants in local and state government: Governors, state legislators, court magistrates, state militias, etc. They knew the value of keeping government close to the people, and the more sensitive and delicate a given unalienable right was, the closer to the people it needed to be for protection from abuse. So it was natural to carefully enumerate the few powers given to the national government and to provide powerful checks on the use of them. Hence, as James Madison explained:
"The powers delegated. to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the state governments are numerous and indefinite."
Because the Founders believed that state and local government can more precisely reflect the feelings and heart-felt beliefs of the people in those states, the drafters of the state constitutions felt uninhibited to express themselves. It is from these documents that we can get a more accurate idea of the Founders' belief in God.
Universal Recognition of Almighty God in State Constitutions
Nearly every one of the fifty states recognize God in the Preambles or the Declaration of Rights of their state constitutions by using one or more of the following phrases:
"invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God"
"endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights"
"grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land"
"grateful to Almighty God for our liberties"
"grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government; for our civil and religious liberty"
"with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe"
"acknowledging with gratitude, the good providence of God , in having permitted them to enjoy a free government"
"Through Divine goodness , all men have by nature the rights of worshiping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences"
"being grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty"
"relying upon the protection and guidance of Almighty God"
"grateful for Divine Guidance"
"grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He has permitted us to enjoy and seeking His blessing upon our endeavors"
"grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our own form of government"
"grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of those blessings"
"acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity, so favorable to the design; and, imploring God 's aid and direction in its accomplishment"
"acknowledging, with grateful hearts, the goodness of the great Legislator of the Universe , in affording us, in the course of His providence, an opportunity, deliberately and peaceably, without fraud, violence or surprise, of entering into an original, explicit, and solemn compact with each other; and of forming a new constitution of civil government, for ourselves and posterity; and devoutly imploring His direction in so interesting a design"
"grateful to Almighty God , and invoking his blessing on our work"
"with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe , and grateful for His goodness"
"grateful to God for the quiet beauty of our state, the grandeur of our mountains, the vastness of our rolling plains"
"grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing upon our endeavors to secure and transmit the same unimpaired to succeeding generations"
"grateful to Almighty God , the Sovereign Ruler of Nations , for the preservation of the American Union and the existence of our civil, political and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those blessings to us and our posterity"
"grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance"
"grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing upon our endeavors to secure and to transmit the same, unimpaired, to succeeding generations"
"Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty"
Oath Taking - A Recognition of Man's Duty to God
Nearly every state requires public officials to take an oath upon entering their term of service. To the Founders, oath taking was very special. They knew one does not take an oath to people. The oath is taken to God, hence, in many state constitutions the words "so help me God" are required at the end of the oath.
Furthermore, some state constitutions deny elective office to anyone who does not believe in God, recognizing the situation that if a person who doesn't belief in the existence of God is required to take an oath to God, it would be meaningless and of no binding effect upon the man's conscience. Some states' constitutions also forbid a non-believer from giving testimony in court, realizing that his oath to God "to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth" would have no binding effect. In other words his testimony could not be relied upon for the truth. The following words are examples found in some state constitutions:
"No person who denies the being of a God shall hold any office in the civil departments of this State, nor be competent to testify as a witness in any Court."
"The manner of administering an oath or affirmation shall be such as is most consistent with the conscience of the deponent, and shall be esteemed by the General Assembly the most solemn appeal to God ."
"That no religious test ought ever to be required as a qualification for any office of profit or trust in this State, other than a declaration of belief in the existence of God "
"The following persons shall be disqualified for office: First, any person who shall deny the being of Almighty God ."
"No person who acknowledges the being of a God and a future state of rewards and punishments shall, on account of his religious sentiments, be disqualified to hold any office or place of trust or profit under this Commonwealth."
Surely it can be seen that the very people who helped draft and ratify our federal Constitution did not intend to keep God and religion out of government. They only meant to keep the federal government out of the sacred affairs of the people. They indeed were special people who, in every way they could, expressed a great reverence and sincere gratitude for Almighty God.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
New hair: digital perm
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lol, loving the alien all up in your hair (and the new do, of course)ReplyDelete
sooooo beautiful!!!! I absolutely love it! :DReplyDelete
Love it!! I got my hair permed the last time I was in the Philippines! hahah where can you do that here?!ReplyDelete
ohhh! the new hair do looks great! love it! <3ReplyDelete
thanks everyone! :)ReplyDelete
@melissa: it's a lot more expensive to do it in the US, there's a salon at the end of the ave called ten patchi that i think would do a pretty good job. if i didn't get mine done here in hong kong i would have gone there. starts at around $125?
- Anonymous10/18/2010 10:24 PM
where did you get it done in hong kong? i want a digital perm!! :oReplyDelete
:) thanks!
- Anonymous11/17/2010 3:20 PM
Hi! My hair is about 3 inches longer than shoulder length and I've been thinking about getting a digital perm for awhile now. Do you think it's better to get the tight or the loose curls for longer hair?ReplyDelete
@anonymous #1: there are so many salons in hong kong and they're all pretty similar, i usually go to a different one every time!ReplyDelete
@anonymous #2: it depends on what style you like. do you like the tighter curls or a more smooth curls? when i had longer hair i used to get the tight curls but i'd only like the hair when it grew out a bit and the curls got looser. so personally i think longer hair looks better with bigger rollers = looser curls. however, looser curls requires hair product and probably blow drying it in the morning so it would depend on how much maintenance you're willing to upkeep.
- Anonymous12/09/2010 11:15 AM
Valuable info. Lucky me I found your site by accident, I bookmarked it.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5/05/2011 5:13 AM
How much did it cost?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/13/2011 6:34 PM
What size rod did you use?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous8/23/2012 11:26 AM
Hi, I'm thinking of getting a digital perm, and am glad I stumbled across your page. What is the natural texture of your hair? Mine is wavy and comes down a little past my shoulders, similar to your before length. I'm on the fence whether to get one or not because I don't want to lose too much of my length.ReplyDelete
Hello! What size rods did you use??ReplyDelete
Its been my dream to get a nice digiperm...I think its all in the rods.


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ibritumomab tiuxetan - injection, Zevalin (cont.)
USES: This medication is combined with certain radioactive substances (Indium-111, Yttrium-90) and used along with rituximab to treat a certain type of cancer (B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) in patients whose cancer has returned or has not responded to other treatments. Ibritumomab tiuxetan and rituximab are known as monoclonal antibodies. They work by killing certain blood and cancer cells from your immune system (B cells). Yttrium-90 helps kill the cancer cells, and Indium-111 helps to show how the medication is spread throughout the body (imaging studies).
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a vein by a health care professional.Dosage is based on your medical condition, weight, and response to treatment. This medication is usually given as 2 doses. It is always given within 4 hours after rituximab. The first dose of this medication is combined with Indium-111. A test is done usually 48 to 72 hours after your dose to determine how the medication has spread throughout the body. If the test shows that the medication has spread properly, another dose of this medication (combined with Yttrium-90) is given 7 to 9 days after the first dose.
SIDE EFFECTS: See also Warning section.Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal/stomach pain, cough, dizziness, headache, flushing, or loss of appetite may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.People using this medication may have serious side effects. However, your doctor has prescribed this drug because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: pain/swelling at injection site, swelling ankles/feet, mental/mood changes (e.g., anxiety), black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, vaginal bleeding.Get medical help right away if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: weakness on one side of the body, vision problems, confusion, slurred speech.This medication is made from human blood. Even though donors are carefully screened and this medication goes through a special manufacturing process, there is a very small chance that you may get infections from the medication (e.g., viruses). Tell the doctor immediately if you develop any signs of infection, including fever or persistent sore throat.This medication has infrequently caused other types of cancer (including myelodysplastic syndrome-MDS, acute myelogenous leukemia-AML). This condition can lead to very serious blood disorders. See also Warning section for symptoms.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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Is a yeast infection a symptom of early pregnancy?
I am on day 25 of my cycle and I think that I have the beginnings of a yeast infection. Could this be a sign of pregnancy? I have not done an at home test in fear that it is too early to tell. I have no other symptoms other than swollen breasts and eating everything in sight, which is normal for me before my period.
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I am going through the same thing... I Ovulated on the 26th of so and has sex that day and the day before and my Vagina felt swollen like two days later and now it is starting to itch..... If this persists I will make an apt with my Dr and then if I don't start my P I will take a hpt. I am hoping I am preggo! good luck to all and BABY DUST!!!posted 03/01/2012 by djestep
I was reading an article in this sight on yeast infections, because i have the same problem, i am supposed to start my period today or tommorrow, ive been trying to conceive every day for the past 3 weeks (Just to be sure)and now i have a creamy discharge it slightly itches and i was confused so i looked to this sight for answers....If you type in "symptoms of yeast infections" at the top of the page it will give you results but make sure you are looking at articles not top answers! Hope this helped...The article helped me a lot!posted 02/25/2008 by salinajackson7
The week my period was due I had a creamy white discharge and then itching. Then it went away. My period did not start until 7 days later and it was spotting. Now on day 10 of bleeding I have severe cramps and heavy bleeding. All the tests (blood and HPT) say negative, but I have had all kinds of early symptoms for the past 6 weeks. I know i have never been through this before and my period has never been late. I guess I just have to wait for my body to catch up or for somebody to have an answer. It is very frustrating, but I am trying to relax.posted 07/04/2008 by khid
Same for me too... my period is actually due tomorrow and i really hope it isn't going to!!! About 1 1/2 weeks after ovulation, I too noticed an abundance of creamy white cm. I wasn't sure if was a sign of pregnancy. But, after a day or two i was itching like crazy... we'll see!!!posted 03/14/2008 by mpaige49
I am having the exact same thing too! I am going to be starting my period in about a week and I am having this crazy yeast infections that started about 4-5 days after ovulation; does any one know anything about this??posted 02/10/2008 by a BabyCenter Member
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nepal since 1956
this is footage from the nepal meetings in kathmandu march 25-27. this pastor came from northern india as a missionary to nepal in 1956, and at that time there were no nepali christians. at thursday's afternoon meeting there were just shy of 30,000 people filling kathmandu's national stadium – with over 300 nepali churches represented! the church in nepal has tripled in growth over the last 18 months since the last meetings we did over here. it is so radically good to be in the middle of a move of God that is literally taking over a nation.
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on Mar 27th, 2008 said:
seriously awesome. say who is the cowgirl smiling at the end of the vid?
on Mar 28th, 2008 said:
praise God! amazing…
on Mar 28th, 2008 said:
that beautiful cowgirl is shining with the glory of Jesus — you go Cathleen!!!


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Gayla St. Julien may not have testified against Apollo Nida but she sure did throw him under the bus. She just pled guilty to conspiracy to commit mail, wire and bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. In a Monday release to Reality Tea, Gayla St. Julien had a lot to say about Nida, his family and his trustworthiness.
St. Julien received a five year sentence for her part in the fraudulent business conducted with Apollo Nida. He has fervently been working on a plea deal to avoid major prison time since this isn't his first offense. At this point, it's looking like he'll face no less than five years as well.
In the release, Gayla implies that she protected Phaedra Parks and kept her out of legal trouble because "someone has to stay and care for the children." She also says that Apollo didn't pay her that same respect when he implicated her husband in their crimes.
Gayla St. Julien was quick to elaborate on Phaedra as well and maybe she should have been implicated along with Apollo. She said that the information provided in the book about Phaedra Parks written by Angela Stanton is accurate. It's called "Double life Of A Church Girl Memoirs Of Female Hustler" and should be released soon.
Gayla St. Julien and Apollo Nida are facing charges because they allegedly opened a fake collection agency so they could get access to personal information including social security numbers. Just a few things they are being accused of include using that information to manufacture fake identification that they used to open dozens of mailboxes in other people's names. They also are accused of "owning" fake auto dealerships in order to obtain fraudulent auto loans and claiming unclaimed government funds from multiple sources.
If Apollo is convicted, he will be a repeat offender with multiple fraud felonies. This can't bode well for Phaedra who will inevitably be stuck raising her two boys without him for several years.
What do you think of the revelations from Gayla St. Julien? As she implies, do you think their spouses were involved or is she just trying to throw shade now that she is mad at Apollo? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People with a history of migraines and depression may have smaller brain tissue volumes when older, compared to those who have one or neither of these conditions.
In a study conducted by the National Institute on Aging and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, in Bethesda, MD, researchers followed 4, 296 people between 1967 and 2006. Participants were tested for migraines when they were around age 51 and later tested for depression when they were around age 76. Following an MRI of each participant, it was found that the participants who had a history of both migraine and depression had a total brain tissue volume on average 19.2 milliliters smaller than those who had one or none of the conditions.
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Pingyao Yixingyi Tongfu Hotel
- Location:
- Address: 28 Yamen Street, Pingyao
- Tel: 0354-5683858 (Book this hotel, call 800-2682918)
- Hotel Name in Chinese: 怡兴驿同福客栈
- Lowest Price: On Request
Opened in 2008 and redecorated in 2009, the Pingyao Yixingyi Tongfu Hotel is located at the center of the famous Pingyao Ancient Town. It is 1km away from the Pingyao Railway Station and 101km away from the Taiyuan Airport.
Builit in classical style, the Pingyao Yixingyi Tongfu Hotel offers a total of 25 guest rooms, including standard room and triple room, etc. As for dining service, there are Chinese restaurant and bar in the hotel. Other facilities in the hotel include meeting room, parking lot and chess and card rom and so on. Apart from these, the Pingyao Yixingyi Tongfu Hotel also provides ticket booking, luggage service and laundry service, etc.
- Prices not include 18% service fee and tax.
- Payment Method: pay using our secure online payment service or pay at the hotel at some hotels.
- Triple/quad occupancy may require an extra bed at extra cost.
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Parents and Faculty asked, and we listened: instead of having one all-school picnic this fall, each class will celebrate the start of school independently.
Many of you have told us that you would like more opportunities to get to know the parents and faculty in your child's classroom – and this should be a great opportunity to do just that. We hope you enjoy some cooling weather and delicious treats, here on our beautiful campus.
Your child's teacher will contact you with more details about your class's picnic at the beginning of the year – so keep an eye out for more information near the beginning of September!


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Rebel club with long tradition
The Star Wars games are great fun and they all are great games, we all no that but how can you play online. Is there clubs and if yes where are they. Well I have the answer for any of the people like that. A great site which allows you to fly for the rebellion in a huge fans club. http://www.rebelsquadrons.org
Not only do we offer the chance to play XWA but also Jedi Knight, the XWing Series, Force Commander and even a writing section and an editing CLUB for all you amateur programmers. A club for if you want to make stories in a Star Wars universe. If you would like to find out more instantly use the chat service IRC and use and undernet server on #rs_bar_and_grill. Okay if you have any questions feel free to email me. I can't wait to see you new members.
I'll but $10 this gets moved to recruiting
Charlie "Milkshake" Mitchell
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Black 4/Rouge 8
Self proclaimed RAL Drunkard
And for all of you watching on black and white Tv's England are playing in Red
Yep, your "but" is right! This thread is goin' down to Recruiting.
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Another chapter was added to the story that is the Madison Park boys' soccer team Tuesday afternoon when it edged Acton-Boxboro, 1-0, in double overtime in a Division 1 North quarterfinal.
With the victory, Madison Park advanced to play St. John's Prep, which also won Tuesday, beating Lexington, 1-0.
"I thought we started the game off kind of slow," Madison Park coach Joao Gomes said. "But I knew we were going to hold out on defense, so I just kept telling the guys to keep playing hard and one was eventually going to go in."
With the second 10-minute overtime period winding down and penalty kicks looking certain to follow, Madison Park had a throw-in deep in Acton-Boxboro's end.
This wasn't an uncommon scenario for the Cardinals.
All afternoon, senior defender Emiky Pires fired throw-ins toward Colonials goalie Andrew Hoang, hoping for a header opportunity.
With almost no time remaining, Pires's persistence paid off.
In a cluster of Cardinals and Colonials, the ball deflected in off an Acton-Boxboro player to give Madison Park the victory.
"I was telling the guys all game to stay on that back post and I'll get you the ball there," Pires said.
"We've got some tall players, so I kept saying that I'll find them off the throw-in. It was a lucky one, but it worked."
Both defenses dominated all afternoon, but, ultimately, a strange play ended Acton-Boxboro's season.
"My team's been fantastic all year," Colonials coach David Baumritter said. "We've been very resilient and found ways to win games. Unfortunately tonight we just couldn't pull it together.
"Madison Park has some strong individual players, and they deserved to win this game for sure."
Madison Park, the Boston City champion, continues its tournament run Thursday at Manning Field in Lynn at 5 p.m.
St. John's Prep 1, Lexington 0— Paul Magazzu scored, assisted by Matt Chilton, as the Eagles advanced. Zach Rowell had four saves for his third consecutive shutout.
Somerville 4, Brookline 0 — Senior striker Thayrone Miranda scored on a bicycle kick two minutes into the second half for his third goal of the game as the Highlanders advanced. Somerville's other goal was scored by captain Francisco Fernandez.
Division 1 South
BC High 2, Wellesley 1 — Junior forward Emmet O'Callaghan scored the winning goal in the second half.
Girls' soccer
Division 1 South
Needham 2, Natick 0 — Senior Kira Oberle and sophomore Rachel Kingston scored for the Rockets, while the shutout went to junior Emily Bowers.
Walpole 2, North Attleborough 0 — Junior Steph Lund and senior Lauren Regan scored first-half goals, and sophomore Kaitlin Brown recorded her third postseason shutout.
Girls' volleyball
Division 2 North
Arlington Catholic 3, North Reading 1 — Senior Jill Santini (40 assists), sophomore Demi Fogarty (17 kills), and junior Olivia Scioletti (11 kills) helped the Cougars advance.


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The Red Pony
by John Steinbeck
The Red Pony Men and Masculinity Quotes
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Quote #1
At daybreak Billy Buck emerged from the bunkhouse and stood for a moment on the porch looking up at the sky. He was a broad, bandy-legged little man with a walrus mustache, with square hands, puffed and muscled on the palms. (1.1)
It's the first line and already we're meeting Billy Buck, manly man and general ranching aficionado. He seems like a classic cowboy of the old west. Except there's that one word that gets tossed in there: he's "little." That doesn't sound all that manly to Shmoop.
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"Got the cows ready to go, Billy?" he asked.
"In the lower corral," Billy said. "I could just as well take them in alone."
"Sure you could. But a man needs company." (1.8-1.10)
These are strange words coming from Carl. He seems to like his alone time, and yet here he's saying men need company. What's that about?
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Nearly all his father's presents were given with reservations which hampered their value somewhat. It was good discipline. (1.21)
It's a fine line to walk, gift giving. Carl wants to give his son something he'll like, but he also wants that gift to have value. And by value, he means a built-in life lesson. Unfortunately for Jody, this pretty much spoils all the fun.


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The Denver Broncos have Peyton Manning on the brink of immortality in the Super Bowl on Feb. 2. Of course, Manning is already immortal with all his record-setting stats, his past Super Bowl title and five MVPs. However, winning a second Super Bowl would end every single doubt and nitpick about him -- including the one where he lost his shot at a second ring four years ago.
When Manning reached the 2010 Super Bowl against the New Orleans Saints, back when he still led the Indianapolis Colts, it looked like nothing could stop him from winning his second title. Such a win would have put him alongside Tom Brady as the best of this era, and likely put him on the road to challenging Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw, John Elway and other multiple champions.
Yet when Manning took his first shot at a second championship, the Saints locked him down. In fact, they gave his legacy a big step backwards when Tracy Porter clinched Super Bowl 44 on a pick-six interception. It has taken four years and a change of teams for Manning to get this close again.
However, it is easy to imagine the Seattle Seahawks and their Pro Bowl safeties victimizing Manning like Porter and the Saints did. While the Broncos set many single season offensive records this season -- to say nothing of their quarterback -- the Seahawks have one of the few defenses equipped to shut them down. They may not have the explosive offense of the Broncos, or even the 2010 Saints, but they may not need it.
If Manning loses and goes to 1-2 at the Super Bowl, no matter what else he does tonight, it would be the asterisk to end all asterisks for him. Of course, if he somehow came back and won another championship next year anyway -- or the year after that if he plays that long -- it would be even more remarkable than if he won tonight.
Still, two Super Bowl losses as a favorite would be the only thing to cancel out all of Manning's other accomplishments. But after all the doubts and setbacks he's endured since losing to the Saints four years ago, this chance at redemption and much more has been a long time coming.
Manning and the Broncos look to celebrate starting at 6:30 p.m. est on FOX.


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