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On April 17, Tribeca Interactive, Lincoln Motor Company, Interlude and Genero.TV came together at the Highline Ballroom to debut a new way of watching music videos. Viewers now have an option to choose the course of a video with options provided on the screen. The video will play as directed, adding an interactive factor that has not existed before.
The audience was shown a live demonstration as they pulled out their phones to vote on what should happen next in the music video. The area was dimly lit with a disco ball that illuminated parts of the room with intricate patterns of light. Refreshments in the form of drinks and snacks prepped guests for Damon Albarn's performance.
Guests went wild when he kicked off the concert with "Lonely Press Play" from his newest solo album, "Everyday Robots," followed by "Everyday Robots". He then threw it back to 1998 when he created a virtual band called Gorillaz with the tune "Tommorow Comes Today." Albarn then sang his newest song "Heavy Seas of Love" featuring Brian Eno and the Leytonstone City Mission Choir, which will be released on April 19 in digital formats. Albarn's newest album will hit stores April 28.
This event was done in conjunction with the Tribeca Film Festival. Filmmakers from around the world were invited to use Genero.TV to create interactive music videos for songs from artists Aloe Blacc, Ellie Goulding, and Damon Albarn. Israeli musician Yoni Bloch was also in attendance. When we excited, the new Lincoln 2015 MKC (coming this summer to dealers) was parked out front. Guests were gifted with headphones.


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Yes, we know we've been a bit lax in our OBN duties this summer. Rebecca is, ummm, .. hmmm, … – somewhere. At least she's probably fishing somewhere. For those of you who don't know her personally, she is apt to pick up and leave on an 8 hr. roadtrip at the drop of a hat. I wish I had her "get up and go" spirit. But, alas, …. As for me, my life has been completely absorbed in work. Yuk. But enough about us – time to get the Wednesday Gear Review Opportunity back and rolling.
On Thursday.
Since it is the middle of a long, hot summer, we're going to offer up a few more pieces of clothing from AFTCO. And, since summer means FISHING, we're throwing in a few items from Berkley and Spiderwire. Ready? Remember how to do this?? (I know, it's been a while) Here we go …
AFTCO first partnered up with the OBN a few months ago and has agreed to provide some more gear for our great bloggers. This offering consists of three different packages:
1) An AFTCO long sleeve fishing shirt, a pair of AFTCO Original fishing pants, and an AFTCO Fathom hat.
2) An AFTCO long sleeve fishing shirt, a pair of AFTCO waterproof pants, and a Fathom hat
3) A Guy Harvey Performance shirt, and a Buff
Examples of the cool gear:
The ultimate "on the water" apparel for the hard-core fisherman. This classic, long sleeve, technical vented fishing shirt is made of a 100% poly micro ripstop that is so light and comfortable you will hardly know it's on. With 2 big front pockets, a hidden zipper pocket, vented back, mesh lined back yoke, this is a "must have" in your fishing wardrobe. The vented shirts keeps you cool even on those hot summer days offshore. Stain resistant coating, UV protection, handy utility loop, full button front, roll-up sleeve tabs. Don't settle for less, this is going to be the only vented fishing shirt you'll need.
AFTCO original fishing pants from our mens line of performance fishing clothing. Made from 3-ply supplex nylon just like our original M01 fishing shorts. Quick dry, stain resistant, cordura lined pliers pocket, elastic waist, belt loops, zip fly, side entry pockets, this pant is perfect for most days on the water. 10″ ankle openings and 8″ zippers allow for an easy pant fit, even over your shoes. Headed out for a day of saltwater fishing? Make sure to throw these in your bag. AFTCO fishing pants meet all of your needs.
AFTCO lure sun mask is an awesome addition to your saltwater fishing gear. It can be worn as a fishing buff around the neck, or to cover the bottom of your face and ears, or to completely go over your face and head (so only your eyes will be showing). If you are fishing offshore in the sun, our sun mask is the answer to keeping that burn off. For all of you fisherman that forget to apply sunscreen, this is your ticket to UV protection. Quick dry, anti-microbial, 100% polyester. Camo + Lure fabric gives this saltwater fishing mask a cool look.
The next generation in performance sun protection/wicking fabrics are now here with this all new Guy Harvey print performance product. With the same sun protection performance now so popular, this new product line also includes beautifully back printed Guy Harvey art done in a special sublimation print process to insure both detail and a soft hand.
- 100% polyester fabric.
- UPF 30+ Sun Protection.
- Wicking fabric to keep you cool.
- Contrast stitching.
For the fishermen, Berkley has agreed to send the following:
1) 1 Berkley Schooling Rig Kit. The "schooling bait rig" has emerged as the hottest new rig in fishing over the past year, and this offeringfrom Berkley has everything you need to try out these rigs.
2) 1 filler spool of Nano Fil line. Not your normal fiashing line, the Nano Fil line from Berkley won awards for "Innovation of the Year" during EFFTEX and "Best In show" for ICAST 2011. Not a mono. Not a Braid. The Next Generation in Fishing Line. Unified filament technology provides the ultimate advantage against a wide variety of species.
Cast farther and feel everything with the ultimate spinning reel line. Minimum diameter, maximum strength – our thinnest line ever made. Zero Memory virtually eliminates line tangles. Available in #1 – #17 pound test.
And, the final offering comes to us from Spiderwire.
They have offered a 125 yard filler spool of Zilla Braid.
From the website: Spiderwire® Zilla Braid™ has the shock strength to land monster fish! Zilla Braid™ is ideal for bass, stripers, sturgeon, muskie, catfish and other large fish.
Constructed with Cordura® nylon fibers for shock and abrasion and Dyneema® PE fibers for unmatched strength. 67% more stretch than standard PE braid before failure. Available in 20/30/40/50/65/80/100 pound test
That's a whole lotta gear to send out to Outdoor Bloggers from several great companies.
A refresher course. Leave a comment below if you are interested in testing out and writing a review of any of the above gear. If you are game for everything, just say everything in your comment. If you are only interested in a few of the pieces, please indicate that what gear you are in for in your comment.
We'll announce the winners of this gear review next Tuesday (July 17th) so be sure to check back to see if you won something to test out, review and KEEP.
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Cultures of the United States:
Native Americans
Amazing Native American History
Liz Sonneborn
A basic guide to the cultures and histories of Native Americans in the US and Canada; answers to some introductory questions about them.
American Indian Habitats
Nancy Simon
Describes natural materials and construction methods used for the dwellings of eight Native American cultures and provides instructions for making replicas of them.
American Indians: Independent Learning Units
Susan Finney and Patricia Kindle
Food finding and geography used as a basis for classification of five major cultures. Can be used idependently or as small group activities.
Black Indians : A Hidden Heritage
William Katz
A history of the interaction between Native Americans and the African-Americans brought to this country as slaves. Focus is on Florida and Oklahoma.
Central Cree and Ojibway Crafts.
Indian and Northern Affairs
Nine book unit that includes ceremonial objects, ceremonial accessories, clothing, household accessories:
food handling:
tools and weapons, transportaiton, and
A Simulation of the Conflicts Between Native Americans and the U.S. Government.
Rick Reid
A three-phase simulation dealing with American Indians and their relationship to the U.S. Government.
Dangerous Memories: Invasion and Resistance Since 1492
Golden et al.
A comprehensive resource documenting the often untold stories of African American and indigenous resistance of the last 500 years.
Includes primary sources. Secondary. 272 pp.
Daybreak Star Preschool Activities Book
Sharon Patacsil and Colleen Neal
A set of games and cut-out puzzles for preschoolers to help teach a variety of Native American cultures.
Robert Roessel, jr.
The second volume in a history of the Navajo people. The name refers to a region in New Mexico and Colorado that is claimed by the Navajo.
Finding One's Way: A Teacher's Manual
Franklin Northwest Supervisory Union
This is a teacher's guide to teaching "Finding One's Way", a story of an Abenaki child which explores the language and culture of the Abenaki of VT.
Games of the North American Indians
Stewart Culin
A collection of games practiced by Native American tribes across the United States.
History of the Abenaki People
Ken Pierce
A chronological history of Vermont Indians.
Indian Chiefs
Russell Freedman
Biographies of six major Indian chiefs and including a chapter on the role and functions of a chief.
Indian Givers:
How the Indians of the Americas Transformed the World
Jack Weatherford
Story of how the cultural, social, and political practices of the Indians have transformed the way life is lived throughout the world.
Indigenous Peoples' Rights
Mary Schell-Whalen, coord.
A binder which explores the culture of Native Americans and defines the rights that they are entitled to.
Inuit in the Contemporary World
Kit presents the
ramifications of Native/White interaction and the process of acculturation that the traditional
culture is experiencing today throughout the Arctic region.Includes color slides of the traditional Inuit culture
Keepers of the Animals:
Native American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children
Micahel Caduto and Joseph Bruchac
Interweaves environmental lessons with the cultural heritage of American Indians.
Promotes responsible stewardship toward all animals with activities centered around the stories. Emphasizes creative thinking and the synthesis of knowledge and experience. Beautiful illustrations.
Hands-on activities involve students in creative arts, reading, writing, science, social studies, and mathematics.
Grades K-8, 234 pp. book and 52 pp. teacher's guide.
Legal and Illegal:
The Disposition [sic] of the Indians.
Multimedia Productions
Two filmstrips and cassettes examine the various justifications developed by settlers to remove the Indians from their lands.
Includes teacher's manual with background information and discussion topics.
High School.
Light of Dawn from the Land of Dawn
Tsonakwa and Yolaikia
Stories and pictures and descriptions of various artifacts of Wabanaki and Abenaki culture.
Maine Indians
Alberta Francis
A history of Maine's various Indian cultures from 1785 to the 1970s, including the Penobscot and the Passamaquoddy.
Maine Indians:
Brief Summary
J. Nicholas and D. Francis
This book tells us some tales of Maine in the late 18th Century and the times of stuggle and growth in the lives of Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Indians.
Mamook Book
Sharon Mathers, Linda Skinner, and Terry Tafoya
A children's book with stories and activities to help children understand the heritage and culture of the Northwest American Indian tribes.
More than Moccasins
Laurie Carlson
This book contains many hands-on activities for children covering a wide variety of Indian cultures.
NA3: Alnobaodwa
Jeanne Brink & Gordon Day
An introductory teaching guide to the language of the Western Abenaki. Twenty lessons and cassette included. 2 copies.
NA3: American Indian Civil Rights Handbook
Arthur Flemming et. al.
This practical guide explains in clear and simple language what rights Native Americans are guaranteed under United States law. 2 copies.
NA3: Dreams of Looking Up
Cindy Goff
A comic book about one family struggling to defend their culture from the encroachments of time and the modern world.
NA3: Indian and the Fur Trade
An examination of the effects of the fur trade on the disintegration of various Native American cultures.
NA3: Inuit Legends
Lizzie Airo et. al.
A collection of stories and legends of the Inuit people with accompanying workbook.
NA3: Micmac Flashcards
Flashcards for teaching basic Micmac vocabulary.
NA3: Native Ways
A children's guide to and synopsis of various Native American cultures in Canada.
NA3: Songs and Stories of the Netsilik Eskimos
Edward Field
A collection of songs and anecdotal stories explaining various mysteries of the universe.
NA3: Treaty with the Chippewa - 1854
A curriculum guide to teaching about Ojibwe / Chippewa culture.
NA3: Unlearning Indian Stereotypes
Articles by various authors on how to correct the stereotypes and preconceptions that children learn about Native Americans.
Native American Arts and Cultures
Ellen Kronowitz and Barbara Wally
Information about 7 major North American Indian cultures - the Iroquois, Cheyenne, Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Chumash, and Maya.
Native American Crafts Workshop
Bonnie Berstein and Leigh Blair
This was designed for elementary through middle school levels and contains 35 projects which include functional, decorative, and festive crafts that adhere as closely as possible to the spirit of the native American hand crafting. Resource information included.
Native American Cultures
Rebecca Stark
This information based, independent learning unit is designed for group or individual study.
It is a comprehensive study unit on Native Americans.
The focus of this study unit is on the cultural aspects of Native Peoples before the invasions of the Europeans.
The principal objective of the unit is to install in youngsters an appreciation for the richness and diversity of the Native American heritage.
Another important objective of this study unit is the development of crucial and creative thinking skills.
Recommended for grades 4-6.
Native American Cultures
Traces traditions, legends, and histories of some Native North American tribes before the arrival of the Europeans. Activities designed to develop critical/creative thinking and research skills.
Activities include completing a story entitled "Not Theirs to Sell," designing a personal totem pole, inventing a mythic explanation of the origin of the string game, and creating a syllogism about Native Americans.
Full-color 20" x 24" poster also included. Grades 4 - 9. Illustrated 8
1/2" x 11".
88 pp.
Native American Games and Stories
James and Joseph Bruchac
A collection of Native American games, divided into four categories : ball games and team sports, games of skill, awareness games, and games of chance.
Native American Testimony:
A Chronicle of Indian-White Relations from Prophecy to the Present, 1492-1992
Peter Nabokov, ed.
A history of Native American and White relations as seen through Indian eyes and told through Indian voices:
five hundred years of interchange between the two peoples.
Native Americans
Jan Maher and Doug Selwyn
A 16-lesson unit for teachers which covers the history and culture of Native Americans. It also covers the interactions between Native Americans and the United States.
Native Americans: Projects, Games, and Activities
Barbara Adams
A handbook for teachers of grades 4-6, this book uses stories and activities to teach the culture of Native Americans, divided into sections according to regions.
Native Americans: The People and the Land
Dana Walker
This book takes a critical historical look at indigenous North American world views and customs, focusing on three Native American groups which have demonstrated successful natural resource management in the present day.
Materials explore the relationship between Native Americans and the environment through cultural geography, ecology, literature, art, music, and the history of struggles to preserve the land.
Reproducible student handouts.
Grades 6-12.
Native Education Directory
A guide to various programs and government services which serve to assist in the education of Native Americans.
Navajo Arts and Crafts
Robert Roessel, jr.
This book describes various Navajo arts and crafts and includes brief bibliographical sketches of other books dealing with this subject.
Navajo History
Ethelou Yazzie, ed.
The history of the Navajo Indians, from their point of view and including their creation mythology.
New Dawn: The Western Abenaki
Linda Pearo et. al.
1996 +
A comprehensive resource for teachers seeking to educate middle-school age children about the Western Abenaki.
New Look at the American West
Gloria Eastman & Barbara Miller, ed.
A lesson plan divided into five parts that challenges dominantly held stereotypes about the development of the West and its impact on history.
Nitawi Skicinuwatu: I Know how to Speak Indian
J. Nicholas and D. Francis
This book one Passamaquoddy/Maliseet language book is a perfect resource for teachers who
would like to integrate some Indian culture into their lessons.
This lesson book will teach students and teachers some of the language of the Passamaquoddy/Maliseet Indians.
O Wakaga
Linda Brewer
A children's book about the Lakota Sioux with examples of language, interactive activities, and a few recipes.
Of Mother Earth and Father Sky
Fred Bia &T.L. McCarty
A photographic essay of modern Navajo accompanied by an essay on their history.
Passamaquoddy Tribe 1999 Calendar
A 1999 calendar valuable primarily for the cross-section of Passamaquoddy society that the pictures accompanying each month provide.
Passamaquoddy/Maliseet: Reference Book
J. Nicholas, D. Francis, and A. Nicholas
This book is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in learning some of the Passamaquoddy language.
Great resource for teachers.
Portfolio of Outstanding Contemporary American Indians
Full-sheet pictures and short accompanying biographies of important Native Americans in 1974.
Portraits of Native American Indians
Mary Ann Mateo
An inviting introduction to Native American artists, authors, and leaders of the 19th and 20th centuries. Students meet Red Cloud and others in a format that combines brief biographies of notable personalities with correlated
reproducible activities to reinforce reading, writing, and problem-solving skills.
Grades 4 - 7.
8 1/2" x 11".
92 pp.
Rebuilding the Lakota Nation Through Education
This small booklet describes the activities of the Oglala Lakota College and its mission to reverse the staggering poverty on the Pine Ridge reservation.
Rethinking Columbus
Bill Bigelow, ed.
This magazine tells the other side of Columbus' discovery of America and the brutal treatment of Native Americans which followed. 6 copies.
Return of the Sun: Native American Tales from the Northeast Woodlands
Joseph Bruchac
Rough Rock Demonstration School
Robert Roessel, jr.
A book describing various facets of the "Rough Rock Education School" and its ongoing efforts to bring higher education to the Navajo.
Scholastic Encyclopedia of the North American Indian
James Ciment
An encyclopedia which contains entries on more than 120 tribes from A-Z
Tawow: Cultural Indian Magazine
Mary Jamieson, ed.
A literary magazine with poems and stories about various aspects of Native American culture. 2 copies.
Teaching about the Native Americans
Karen Harvey, Lisa Harjo, and Jane Jackson
In 15 detailed lesson plans on historical awarness of cultural values.
Thanksgiving: A Native Perspective
This compilation dispells the myth of the first Thanksgiving, as well as going into various celebrations of thanksgiving in various Native American cultures.
The Columbus Quincentennial: A Sourcebook
Information about Columbus and his voyage, impacts on Europe and the world, slavery, and many other areas of American history. A large portion of this book covers Native Americans, particularly Indians in Washington State.
Through Indian Eyes:
The Native American Experience in Books for Children.
Beverly Slapin and Doris Seale, ed.
Articles, stories, poetry, and in-depth reviews of books about Native Americans.
312 pp.
Through Navajo Eyes
Sol Worth & John Adair
This book documents the effort on the part of the authors to teach a group of Navajo how to make movies and use cameras in order to determine the anthropological effects.
Trickster Tales From Around the World: An Interdisciplinary Guide for Teachers.
Barbara Schutz-Gruber and Barbara Buckley
Teachers and students can join the exploits of tricksters such as Coyote, Maui, Jack, and Tortoise with this new teacher's guide and audio cassette.
Explore the trickster in four different cultures--Native
Americans in the Southwest, Europeans, Zambians in Africa, and Pacific Islanders-- in this multicultural, interdisciplinary storytelling resource.
One complete unit is provided for each culture. Grades K-8, 109 pp. teacher's guide, 8-minute audio cassette.
Wabanaki Words and Songs
A tape and a record of songs and stories from Wabanaki history to accompany "Wabanakis of Maine and the Maritimes".
Wabanakis of Maine and the Maritimes
A lesson plan for grades 4-8 to teach about various Wabanaki tribes in the Maine area.
Wind Eagle and other Abenaki Stories
Joseph Bruchac
A collection of stories about Gluskabi, the first man.
Women in Navajo Society
Ruth Roessel
This book discusses the role of women in Navajo cultural life, Navajo marriage customs, and the author's personal experiences on a Navajo reservation.


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Consolidating Credit Card Debts With a New Card
Consumers who are on the verge of getting in over their heads in credit card debt really need to rethink their current financial situation. Making it a priority to eliminate all credit card balances is the first step towards a more secure personal finance situation. Dedicating as much money as you can to your credit card debts is the only sure-fire way to pay them off in full and avoid bankruptcy or other last-minute tactics.
For some consumers who simply have too many credit cards to keep up with, one of the main reasons making payments so difficult is that with many cards comes higher debt due to the fees and interests rates of each card. One way to help make paying off balances more manageable is to consolidate your credit cards to just one or two cards that have lower interest rates.
Will I Qualify for a Consolidation?
If you have not yet reached a point of no return where you can't pay your bills and have missed payments on your credit card accounts, the answer is yes. If you still have a good credit score and payment history, you should be able to find and qualify for a credit card that gives you enough room to transfer existing balances from other cards. This consolidation will subsequently lower the payments on your credit card debt, making them more manageable. If your credit score has suffered due to your credit card debt, it may be more difficult to secure a new line of credit. Bad credit offers will likely attach too high of an interest rate or too low of a credit limit for them to be useful in a consolidation.
What Should I Look for in a New Card?
The objective here is not to secure a new card for new spending but to transfer existing debt from several cards to one card. You should do a thorough search for a credit card that offers a low interest rate and a line of credit that can withstand the total of all other credit card balances. For instance if four of your credit cards have a combined total balance of $4,567, you'll need to find a card with at least a $5,000 limit to allow room for any monthly fees. Getting too close to your limit or going over will cause additional fees and penalties to be added to your balance. On the other side of that, you don't want to have too much of a credit limit because it can be a temptation to spend more and it can negatively affect your credit score. Many credit card companies will provide instant approval via the Internet application process. But, as a word of caution, don't apply for every available credit card because that too can lower your credit score.
How Does Consolidating on One Card Help?
Because you are no longer paying fees and interest on 4 or 5 credit cards, you can combine those multiple payments into one payment toward your total balance. For example, if you are paying $100 each to 5 cards every month, you can consolidate your balance and make a $400 payment to one card. This helps to speed up the time it takes to eliminate the total balance and you are paying a lower interest rate at the same time, meaning you are making progress on the whole balance in a faster period of time, all while paying less in interest charges. Plus, there is an additional benefit of saving yourself some cash each month to keep up with your other financial obligations.
What Else Should I Know About Consolidating with a New Card?
Before agreeing to any credit card contract, read the fine print. Have a clear understanding of what the APR is, how much it costs to transfer balances from other credit cards, and what the terms are for credit card use. Balance transfers are not free and can end up costing you a lot more money than you can afford over time. If you do not understand the terms of the credit card, be sure to contact a company representative before signing an agreement.


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Hard water could challenge opener
Most area lakes still covered in ice
Tom Klein
REGIONAL - Jay Schelde isn't expecting the ice to disappear from Lake Vermilion by the May 11 fishing opener.
"I would be very surprised if the ice is out on Big Bay and even Pike Bay by the opener," said Schelde, who owns Pike Bay Lodge and is president of the Lake Vermilion Resort Association. "This is also an early opener because it falls on May 11, so it's kind of a perfect storm."
Schelde said at last check, there were still 28 inches of ice on the lake. Although there's a remote chance that portions of the lake could be ice-free by opener, Schelde said he tends to err on the side of caution.
Rock Gillson, who will be starting his 38th season at his Life of Riley resort, shares Schedle's assessment.
"I've never seen anything like this," said Gillson, who said he measured between 24 and 26 inches of ice on Norwegian Bay over the weekend. "This could be the latest ice-out on record."
Winter's delayed exit has also complicated the task of getting the resort ready for the season. "There's still frost in the ground and snow drifts around some of the cabins," he said. "Everything is behind schedule."
Opener isn't typically one of the busiest weekends for the resort, Gillson said. But he remains hopeful he'll be able to accommodate those who may show up at the resort for the fishing opener weekend.
Vermilion is one the 10 largest and most popular walleye lakes in Minnesota. The combined lakes account for nearly one-third of the state's entire walleye harvest.
Rainy and Kabetogama are also among the top 10 lakes and aren't expected to be ice-free by opener.
"We're entering uncharted territory," said Kevin Peterson, area fisheries supervisor for the DNR office in International Falls, which manages Kabetogama and Rainy.
Peterson said he's heard reports that the ice is still 30 inches thick on Rainy and said he would not be surprised if several late ice-out records are shattered this season.
Ironically, last season the lakes were open early due to unseasonably warm weather.
"It's a 180-degree shift from last year," said Peterson. "It's a good reminder that we live in Minnesota where the weather is pretty variable."
Jerry Pohlman, of Nelson's Resort, said Crane Lake might be the exception to the rule. Although the lake may not be entirely ice-free by opener, there could be enough open water for anglers to fish.
"Crane Lake gets a lot of current and if we get a lot of rain in the next two weeks, who knows?" he said. Pohlman said the Echo River and Vermilion River — two popular fishing spots — are already flowing.
Vanessa Ingebretsen, of Aspen Resort, doesn't expect Pelican Lake to be ice-free by opener and said the resort would normally be ready to open by now instead of still dealing with snowdrifts.
Last March, she noted, t they were already raking leaves and the crappies were biting by April.
Ingebretsen said a friend joked that the resort should drill some holes in the ice in front of the resort and hold a casting contest.
The late ice-out has also encouraged a few others to make history. Pohlman said people were out ice fishing on Crane Lake over the weekend and there's a rumor that a group plans to go ice fishing on May 1 if the ice holds.
Indeed, the ice might be thick enough on some waters that a few anglers may venture out onto the ice on opener to fish.
Peterson advised caution for those who do. Drain holes and current can weaken ice and, depending on the weather, some ice sections may not be as solid as they seem.
"For those that do try to ice fish on opener, I recommend they wear a life jacket," he said.
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Yusef Lateef: The Plum Blossom
The Plum Blossom
Yusef Lateef (Chinese globular flute)
Eastern Sounds (Prestige 30012)
Yusef Lateef (Chinese globular flute), Barry Harris (piano), Lex Humphries (percussion),
Ernie Farrow (Indian rabab).
Recorded: Englewood Clilffs, NJ, September 5, 1961
Rating: 81/100 (learn more)
Master reedman Yusef Lateef was playing "world music" before the genre had a title. As early as the mid-1950s African, Near and Far Eastern influences are heard in his compositions and improvisations; by the end of the decade his records included many foreign instruments. On "The Plum Blossom" Lateef opts for the Chinese globular flute—which allowed him the use of only five pitches. He works within this limitation magnificently, constructing a concise improvisation that continuously evolves the simple, buoyant theme. Though the piece is built on only two chords and a repetitive rhythmic vamp, its exotic, minimalist qualities are compelling.
Reviewer: Matt Leskovic
Streaming music link (courtesy of Concord Music Group)
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It was a total accident that led Brent and Marie Schweitzer to set up their fresh baked soft pretzel business on the Mall last March.
Four years ago they were living in Lake Tahoe and running a successful home remodeling business. One evening they were on their way to meet some clients in their Ford F-350 pickup truck, and had stopped behind a car that was in the process of making a left turn. Brent happened to glance into his rear view mirror where he saw an enormous tractor-trailer heading straight for them.
"That truck's gonna hit us," he thought, turning his head to warn Marie. But the words never left his mouth. The semi's brakes failed, and it slammed into them with what they later found out was 158 tons of kinetic energy.
Brent's brain hit the front and back of his skull and his neck snapped. Corrective surgery would involve the fusion of two vertebrae and the insertion of a titanium plate in his neck. He's been on pain medication ever since. "I was on seven morphine pills a day," he said. "I've moved from one pain killer to the next, and I'm still feeling the pain. The doctors say I'll be on pills for the rest of my life."
For her part, Marie suffered a double whip lash that resulted in intense headaches, and waves of pain that seemed to descend down through her body for days afterward.
The accident put an end to the remodeling business, which in turn forced them to deal with the problem of how to make a living going forward. Brent considered returning to school to train for a career in nursing, although at age fifty this seemed farfetched. In the end, they decided to pull up stakes and move to Colorado, where at least the job possibilities looked a little more promising.
"One night we went downtown for dinner," Marie said, "and afterwards we took a walk down the 16th Street Mall. We absolutely fell in love with it."
"This'd be a great place to open up a pretzel kiosk," Brent said, thinking back to his youth in Reading, Pennsylvania, where gourmet hand rolled pretzels are practically a staple. They called the Downtown Denver Partnership and requested an application form for a kiosk on the mall. By March of this year, "Pretzel Street" was up and running.
And so were the Schweitzers. These days they're at their commercial kitchen on Larimer Street by 8:30 in the morning. They rarely get home before 7:00. At the kitchen, they pre-mix the day's supply of fresh dough, and then haul it to the kiosk in five gallon tubs. Your pretzel is baked to order while you wait.
"We have ten kinds:" Brent said, "Jalapeño, salted with mustard, Parmesan, sesame seed, chocolate chip, cinnamon sugar, raisin, blue berry, tart cherry, and our specialty, strips of precooked bacon, ripped and rolled into the pretzel and baked. We also have dipping sauces; melted sharp cheddar, butter cream, marinara sauce, homemade cream cheese, honey Dijon, and caramel. They're all our own recipes."
In their first two months, they've averaged sales of 200 pretzels a day at $3.00 to $3.50 a pop, a sales figure they expect to double over the upcoming tourist season. In fact, business has been so good they're considering opening up a second location. "Maybe at the other end of the mall," Brent said. "Or maybe out at DIA. We'd also like to get a cartoon costumed mascot to hand out free samples."
Brent is still dealing with the pain, and he's constantly re-adjusting his neck to relieve the pressure. "I hurt all the time," he said. "Sometimes it's hard to smile. But I love being with people. That's what keeps us on 16th Street. Hey, life goes on. What are ya gonna do? Smile, be happy, and get your pretzels."
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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- In a microwave, melt chocolate chips, candy bars and remaining peanut butter; stir until smooth.
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LUTHER L. WRIGHT High School students pose at the State Leadership Conference March 20 in Grand Rapids. Pictured are, from front, Kristine Meiloszyk, Madison Ofstad, Crystal Hetfeld, Corissa Mattson, Allison Clemens, James Giannunzio, Mariah Beaudette, Katie Piispanen, Sarah Johnson, Isaac Aukee, Robert Burchell and Ashley Basso.
GRAND RAPIDS - Students from Luther L. Wright High School attend the State Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids March 20.
Students participated in various competitions and attended a career fair and legacy launchers. Some attendees were able to vote for the 2014-15 state officers.
"The conference will be the culmination of a school years' worth of business education and training which members of the local chapter of business professionals of America at Ironwood have received," chapter advisor, Ann Wuorinen said.
Wuorinen teaches business management and computer technology.
Many students did well at the SLC, a news release said.
James Giannunzio and Corissa Mattson were elected voting delegates for LLW. Mattson was a silver medalist in marketing/management/human resources and a bronze medalist in business meeting management.
Allison Clemes, Mariah Beaudette, Sarah Johnson and Madison Ofstad placed fourth in administrative support team. Robert Burchell, Katie Piispanen and Isaac Aukee placed sixth for news broadcasting team. Kristine Meiloszyk placed seventh for keyboarding productions. Allison Clemens placed fifth for integrated office applications.
Crystal Hetfeld and Ashley Basso also attended the State Leadership Conference.
Students from LLW will attend the Business Professionals of America 2014 National Leadership Conference, "Accelerate Your Future," in Indianapolis from April 30-May 4. LLW chapter members Allison Clemens, Mariah Beaudette and Corissa Mattson will participate in national level business skills competitions, workshops, general sessions and officer candidate campaigns and elections.
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A hot and boisterous crowd was only one aspect that made Saturday nights Tri-State Championship Wrestling show in Asheville, NC one of the most enjoyable shows of the year.
Jeff Lewis Neal, one of the hottest prospects on the indie scene returned to the TCW ring and a very vocal crowd who turned on him quickly as he sat down in the middle of the ring to challenge current TCW Champion Ryan Hunter.
Neal and Hunter started their feud earlier this year and picked up where they left off this night. The two started off their match wrestling old school with neither besting the other. Neal had an ace in the hole though as JR Reynolds came through the curtain holding Hunter's valet and rumored love interest Ginger Wilde "hostage." While Neal took the house mic and was berating Hunter for being "stupid" a fan jumped the railing as Reynolds attempted to take a chair from ringside. Security quickly surrounded the fan and calmed that situation but just as one hostile scene was winding down another was unfolding as Ric Savage came out to aid Hunter and Wilde.
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Farther Darkness, who is not well liked in Western North Carolina, seemingly turned Elroy Grimmett to the "dark side" and Elroy went to battle with his brother Stumpy Grimmett and they fought outside without ever getting into the ring for a double count out. Darkness, who is co-general manager with Earl Grimmett, wound up getting "slopped" after his team of Damien and SuperLaw lost to the team of A.D.D. (Manchild/Jamie Lee). The "slop bucket" turned out to be confetti and embarrassed Darkness, making him appear to be nothing more than a joke. Darkness also raised the ire of fans with one fan in particular threatening him and security swarming once again in a busy night for them.
All-in-all TCW presented a great show from top to bottom in front of a rowdy and hot crowd and their debut in Fairview, NC on March 15, which will feature the return of The Rock&Roll Express and the Barbarian and promises to be another good show.
Earlier it was mentioned that Jeff Lewis Neal works "old school" and by that I mean he calls the match in the ring. Doing so seems to be a lost art in professional wrestling anymore and it is not a plague just on the indie wrestling scene. Many times I have seen match after match laid out in the back including pantomime of the moves they are going to do and that just irritates the hell out of me personally. The only thing that should be covered in the back is the finish, how much time and maybe a high spot or two. To lay the entire match out in the dressing room is amateurish at best and at worst probably not going to garner a positive review or be looked upon favorably.
The rest of the TCW show saw Tracer X defeat Exodus, "Boogie Woogie" Mickey Reynolds defeat Rex Rumble, Crisifix defeat Joshua Cutshell, Abel Adams defeated TJ Kincaid (after which Kincaid brutally attacked Adams valet Miranda Diamond and gave her a nasty slam and squash).
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Talk:Barack Obama
- 1 Unsourced quotes
- 2 Correction is needed...
- 3 i will listen to you
- 4 more from obama's speech 4 nov
- 5 Al Smith dinner
- 6 Other Quotes
- 7 Excerpts from "The Audacity of Hope" and "Dreams of my Father"
- 8 Special Olympics Quote.
- 9 57 rather than 47 states gaffe
- 10 Did someone forget the Anonymous quote
- 11 Quote and source drop-off
- 12 "I'm not interested in the suburbs. The suburbs bore me"
- 13 the speech is not full
- 14 UN Speech Sept 09
- 15 Too Many Quotes?
- 16 Obama Quotes
- 17 "Rumor" not "rumour"
- 18 Medical marijuana
- 19 Alphabetisation
- 20 Link to Snopes re spurious quotations?
- 21 Presidential Memorandum -- National Insider Threat Policy
- 22 SAndy Hook happened in 2013.
- 23 what happened to "if you like the plan you have you can keep it"?
- 24 President Obama's Climate Action Plan (2014)
- 25 Islamic imagery
Unsourced quotes[edit]
I am fairly new to Wikiquote. I just visited here to drop off a quote I ran into. However, to me the long section of unsourced quotes looks a little strange. If he really said them couldn't a published source be found? For all we know these are things someone made up, wishing Senator Obama had said them. I would recommend removing them. There are plenty of sourced quotes. Thanks. Steve Dufour 14:49, 26 November 2007 (UTC)
- Wikipedia policy says that unsourced material about a living person that could be harmful should be removed from an article, and I am guessing that Wikiquote has the same kind of policy. It seems to me that since he is running for office any of these unsourced quotes could be harmful to him since some people might disagree with them or use them in the wrong way. I hope that nobody will object if I remove them. Thanks. I will do the same with Hillary Clinton's page if she has some. Steve Dufour 22:18, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
Correction is needed...[edit]
Quote "This is the moment that will define a Generation" in section 2008 (it has an external link not named... it's numbered with 12). The explanation to the quote is wrong! Minnesota didn't hold a primary , they hold a caucaus... and even more important, he didn't give the speech after an election in Minnesota. But he gave the speech in Minnesota, the day he won the nomination... see the source given--220.127.116.11 13:29, 22 October 2008 (UTC)
i will listen to you[edit]
"i will listen to you" "debt to family beyond measure" "new energy to harness" "we as people will get there" "rise or fall as one nation" "dawn of the us leadership at hand" "union can be perfected" "change has come to america"
"this is our moment" president speech! 44 president of USA "this victory belongs to you" "i will listen to you"
more from obama's speech 4 nov[edit]
"strenght comes from ideas" "challenges are grates of lifetime" "america can change"
- Calm down. Undoubtedly the campaign will release a transcript of the speech, from which the poignant moments can be drawn. Cheers! BD2412 T 07:12, 5 November 2008 (UTC)
"This is your victory" Patio 10:12, 5 November 2008 (UTC)
Al Smith dinner[edit]
Obama had some good lines at the Al Smith dinner. Would it be appropriate to put those on this page? Oops. Forgot to sign. DataSnake 13:23, 6 November 2008 (UTC)
Why not add the quote
"When your name is Barack Obama, you're always the underdog" From the Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Other Quotes[edit]
Other politicians have their "no-so-perfect" quotes listed as well. What about:
"This was the moment when we began to provide care for the sick and good jobs to the jobless; this was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal" [1]
"I've been to 57 states" [2]
Jmcnamera 20:20, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
- This is a free-content encyclopedia. There's nothing to stop you from adding them. ~ S0CO(talk|contribs) 03:31, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
- I can't add them because the page is protected. Jmcnamera 17:43, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
"What is a family? Is it just a genetic chain, parents and offspring, people like me? Or is it a social construct, an economic unit, optimal for child rearing and divisions of labor? Or is it something else entirely: a store of shared memories, say? An ambit of love? A reach across the void?" is from 'Dreams From My Father' but I don't know the page citation. Fashnable1 23:20, 13 January 2009 (UTC)
Excerpts from "The Audacity of Hope" and "Dreams of my Father"[edit]
A friendly reminder: Wikiquote:Limits on quotations#Books recommends that no more than five lines of prose be quoted for every ten pages in a copyrighted book. We need to choose excerpts sparingly to try and keep within this limit. Thanks! ~ S0CO(talk|contribs) 23:45, 20 January 2009 (UTC)
- I have sparingly quoted from both books. I initially had chosen around 60 quotes from each book and I limited that to only about 30 from each (also made sure that they didn't cross 5 lines; only 2 quotes cross 5 lines [they are 6 lines] in the entirety from both books). the excerpts that i have taken and put in from both books are very memorable and noteworthy. in fact, after examining much of the rest of the material on this page, i find that it is cluttered with non-notable quips and isn't worthy to remain on the page...things like "i'm not interested in the suburbs. the suburbs bore me." serve absolutely no memorable purpose, have close to no meaning, and they are quips that are said at any random moment by absolutely anyone and are more attributions than quotations. just because obama said them doesn't mean they should be added here. tomorrow obama can come out and say his dinner tasted good and that he likes a certain food...that DOES NOT NEED TO BE HERE. much of the material on the page needs to be heavily reduced, but the section from the books isn't among that. i have limited the excerpts to only the best and moral since your last mentioning this. So now, there are only approximately 30 or so excepts from each book and the most memorable ones indeed. the rest of the page is so cluttered with such gibberish, it's not even funny. i don't want to remove anything from the date-modified order...but i want to point out that there's way too much unimportant quips here and there that need to be removed. I won't take any action on my own, but i will point this out as a major issue of clutter, and if anyone else agrees with me here, i'd very much like them to speak out about it. i want to work to make this page well-formatted and accessible, much like most of the other pages i have worked on. - Zarbon 20:06, 14 February 2009 (UTC)
- While I agree that there is some trivia on the page, I don't think the example you cite is a good candidate for deletion. Notably, it has been a very, very long time since the U.S. has had a president from an urban background. Whether or not this aspect of his perspective will be significant to his legacy is a question that must await the test of time. It certainly has the potential, as has already been remarked upon in the media. ~ Ningauble 15:33, 15 February 2009 (UTC)
- I was merely bringing that one up as an example. That shouldn't be taken as the single rubric of which quote should or shouldn't be deleted. What I can do is list every quote that I think should be removed and serves no purpose here and we can deliberate upon which should stay and which should go for each one. It's just such a mess right now it's not even funny. - Zarbon 15:13, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
Special Olympics Quote.[edit]
Someone should add this Barack Obama Quote:
"It was like the Special Olympics or something." On bowling a 129. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090320/ap_en_tv/obama_special_olympics_15 --18.104.22.168 23:22, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
- How does this "qualify as a quote" any more than Karl Rove allegedly authoring a push-poll question stating "Would you be more or less likely to vote for Governor Richards if you knew her staff is dominated by lesbians?" You removed that from the Karl Rove article on the contention that it would not qualify as a quote even if it were sourced. BD2412 T 03:24, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
Surely you understand the difference between a quote and a push poll question? Barack Obama actually said the comment about the special olympics. Are you really trying to say that it is not a quote? --126.96.36.199 03:49, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
I guess its ok for George W. Bush's wikiquote page to be full of gaffes and "gotcha" quotes which were picked up on microphone when he didn't know it was on, but there is not one single gaffe on Obama's wikiquote page? C'mon, add the quote about the special olympics it is well sourced and is a genuine quote. By the way I'm the anonymous user from above, created and merged with my wikipedia account. I'm not even sure why this page is locked or why a member can't edit it.--Henrybaker 04:03, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
The only reason I can tell for not including the special olympics quote is because he shouldnt have said it and he regrets saying it. If those are the criteria by which a well sourced authentic quote is to be kept from wikiquote, then there are many quotes on many pages that need to be excised. Or perhaps a better reason can be given or the quote can be added. --Henrybaker 17:54, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
So this page is protected even against registered users editing it, and no response is given to a request by a registered user to add a well sourced authentic quote. This is full of fail.--Henrybaker 23:17, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
- You'll get a better response at the Village Pump. BD2412 T 04:41, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
How about you give a reason why that quote shouldnt be included on this page. The fact that it is not flattering to President Obama is not sufficient to exclude it. --Henrybaker 06:43, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
- If it was flattering to Obama, it still wouldn't merit inclusion in my opinion. If Obama went on the Tonight Show and recited his grocery list, some people would find things there to praise and others to criticize, but it wouldn't be quoteworthy. Wikiquote:Quotability sets forth a number of factors to be weighed in determining whether either deserves a place in this compendium. These include:
- Is the quote itself particularly witty, pithy, wise, eloquent, or poignant?
- Is the author of the quote notable? If so, are they very notable, moderately notable, barely notable? Are they notable as a source of quotes (i.e., as a poet, pundit, or Yogi Berra)?
- Is the quote itself independently well known (as with proverbs and certain well-reported comments)?
- Is the subject of the quote a notable subject? Is it about a broad theme of the human experience such as Love, Justice, or Loneliness? Or is it about a narrow or mundane topic, like porcupines, lunch meat, or that new car smell? If the quote is about another person, is that other person highly notable?
- Has the quote stood the test of time?
- Is the quote verifiably sourced?
- The quote at issue here fails the first, fourth, and fifth factors utterly. Certainly it is not inherently memorable if considered apart from the author. The topic is bowling, which is mundane (or, arguably, the Special Olympics, which is a narrow topic). Per the Quotability guidelines, "any quote made within the past ten years will be scrutinized under the presumption that it is not inherently quotable". If we include everything said by a notable person simply because that person is notable, then we would for example transcribe every word of Shakespeare's plays, duplicating the function of Wikisource while drowning truly poignant comments and notable observations in a sea of chaff. I note that we include Obama's heavily criticized "they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion" remark, which is far more unflattering to Obama than the bowling comment, but which is also (unlike the bowling comment) relevant to his role in society, as a policymaker explicitly addressing things such as guns and religion. BD2412 T 07:16, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
- I agree with the proposition that there are many quotes on many pages that need to be excised. This particular page is receiving special attention not because of partisan favoritism, but because the subject happens to be the most watched person in the world at the moment.
- Because the quote is genuine and has been mentioned in the press, it is a suitable subject for Wikinews. However, that does not make it suitable for Wikiquote's purpose of collecting "sparkling gems of wisdom in a handful of well-chosen words" that "will exist forever as a summary of the collective insights of society, communal knowledge passed on from one generation to the next." I am quite confident that some of President Obama's statements will be remembered generations hence, and equally confident that this quote will not be among them. It can be added later if the test of time proves me wrong. ~ Ningauble 14:31, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
Which broad theme of love loneliness or justice does it fall into when obama jokes about being superman? --Henrybaker 16:02, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
- I just checked back in here and noticed your latest comment, which I hadn't actually noted before making mine below, regarding this quote and another one. I can actually agree that the criteria here have become a bit strained toward exclusions lately, not only on this page but generally, but I actually don't feel a strong urge to support inclusion the Special Olympics quote. I don't feel a strong need to exclude it either, but I do feel the superman jokes were far more notable, as were some of McCain's remarks during the same session of comedic dinner speeches. ~ Achilles † 19:57, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
How about this guy: How does America find its way in this new, global economy? What will our place in history be? Like so much of the American story, once again, we face a choice. Once again, there are those who believe that there isn't much we can do about this as a nation. That the best idea is to give everyone one big refund on their government—divvy it up by individual portions, in the form of tax breaks, hand it out, and encourage everyone to use their share to go buy their own health care, their own retirement plan, their own child care, their own education, and so on. In Washington, they call this the Ownership Society. But in our past there has been another term for it—Social Darwinism—every man or woman for him or herself. It's a tempting idea, because it doesn't require much thought or ingenuity. It allows us to say that those whose health care or tuition may rise faster than they can afford—tough luck. It allows us to say to the Maytag workers who have lost their job—life isn't fair. It let's us say to the child who was born into poverty—pull yourself up by your bootstraps. And it is especially tempting because each of us believes we will always be the winner in life's lottery, that we're the one who will be the next Donald Trump, or at least we won't be the chump who Donald Trump says: "You're fired!" But there is a problem. It won't work. It ignores our history. It ignores the fact that it's been government research and investment that made the railways possible and the internet possible. It's been the creation of a massive middle class, through decent wages and benefits and public schools that allowed us all to prosper. Our economic dependence depended on individual initiative. It depended on a belief in the free market; but it has also depended on our sense of mutual regard for each other, the idea that everybody has a stake in the country, that we're all in it together and everybody's got a shot at opportunity. That's what's produced our unrivaled political stability.
Certainly not pithy. not well known as a quote. I've read the quote 3 times, and I can't say theres one single theme of the quote. This quote has not, and will not, stand the test of time. It is not a sparkling gem of wisdom contained in a few well chosen words. It is not, in fact, a quotation. It is a speech or at least a major portion thereof. All I am saying is that the self appointed protectors of this page are applying a double standard to what can be included and what cannot be included. So if we truly want to strictly apply the standard to the quote that I suggested, lets apply to every quote on this page, and every quote on every page.--Henrybaker 21:45, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
- I agree that the lengthy passage cited above is a poor quality quote. It would be better to excerpt a couple strong, succinctly stated points, even if they are not entirely original. If I were really interested in editing this article, I would probably trim it. I only dropped in to share an opinion.
- Nobody here is self-appointed. If you continue to participate you will soon be automatically promoted from newcomer status, and will be able to edit this and other semiprotected articles. ~ Ningauble 22:54, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
- That quote, as it happens, is 367 words, which is about 117 past our limit for quotes (250 words) absent a community consensus to allow a longer quote because of its particular significance (such as the Gettysburg Address, which is over by abut 25 words). However, with pages like Noam Chomsky out there, we obviously have higher priorities for quote trimming. BD2412 T 01:36, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
- How about we unprotect this page, and people can, y'know, edit it as they see fit. Kinda the whole point of a wiki as I recall. --Henrybaker 01:55, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
- Because the notability of the subject is such that, if unprotected, we would get an endless stream of this sort of vandalism. Which is why we limit editing to trusted editors. Which you could become if you were to contribute in a diverse enough capacity to demonstrate understanding of the policies that guide our efforts to gather the most useful observations of generations. We have some 15,000 articles, and all you've done so far is make a handful of edits on a talk page lobbying for inclusion of a quote of questionable value. I mean, will anyone have any reason to quote this in 100 years? I ask you to put some time in to helping us to put together some of our entries on people and topics entirely unrelated to politics and current events. In doing that, you'll gain the perspective of what we're trying to accomplish, and earn the right to make additions to articles where mischief is of greater concern. Cheers! BD2412 T 03:58, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
- How about we unprotect this page, and people can, y'know, edit it as they see fit. Kinda the whole point of a wiki as I recall. --Henrybaker 01:55, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
I guess this quote is out of the question too "How long are we going to go? Are we going to just keep on going until you know, the entire Muslim world and Arab world despises us? Do we think that's really going to make us safer? I don't know a lot of thoughtful thinkers, liberal or conservative who think that that was the right approach."
If the above criteria were applied to the George Bush (either), Dan Quayle, or Ronald Reagan quote pages, then none of their gaffes would be included either. Is the fact that Dan Quayle used the school's (mis-)spelling of the word potato (potatoe was written on the card he was handed from the teacher) going to be memorable 100 years from now. Fair is fair - either allow the gaffes on all pages or on none. Good, verifiable information is what I expect from the Wiki projects, not censorship based upon political bias. Eschudy (And I'm not afraid to use my real name)
57 rather than 47 states gaffe[edit]
First I want to note that I greatly admire Obama as probably the most intelligent person to hold US Presidential office since at least Eisenhower, and in many ways capable of being perhaps the wisest and most effective administrator since long before that, as he certainly seems to me one of the least idiotic politicians and social leaders of these times, but to borrow a bit of Australian slang Douglas Adams famously used, I think the criteria that people have been applying to exclude a lot of things here lately, from quotes to entire pages, is about as palatable as a load of fetid dingo's kidneys.
I especially dislike the extremely presumptuous bit of arrogance "any quote made within the past ten years will be scrutinized under the presumption that it is not inherently quotable." That could eliminate most recent politician's pages altogether.
Quoting the page cited in the above section more fully one finds this bit of verbage, which I CANNOT entirely agree with, as it greatly inflates the nobility and constrains or belittles the more mundane, whimsical, and amusing reasons or objectives people have in collecting and repeating quotes: "Quotations are at once mundane and sublime. Whatever the philosophical stance of those who say them, and from whatever country, race, or religion they come; whether they be serious or whimsical; whether the authors are famous or infamous, controversial or celebrated: viewed in the right light quotations are sparkling gems of wisdom in a handful of well-chosen words."
On the quote in question above "It was like the Special Olympics or something." I really don't care much whether we include it or not — I concur that it doesn't seem all that notable, but I just looked at some of the recent history and restored and corrected one that I feel definitely should be retained:
- Over the last fifteen months we've traveled to every corner of the United States. I've now been in fifty...seven states... I think one left to go. One left to go — Alaska and Hawaii I was not allowed to go to, even though I really wanted to visit — but my staff would not justify it.
- A gaffe during a campaign address, where he had obviously meant to say forty-seven in reference to the 47 of the 48 contiguous US states he had visited. (9 May 2008) Official transcript - video of actual delivery
I certainly can agree the disputed quote here isn't a sparkling gem of wisdom — but neither are many of the statements of criteria for inclusion lately. Obama did make the remark, it was widely reported, and especially widely noted and repeated by his critics, and whatever weariness of the campaign process might have produced such a gaffe, it certainly does deserve to be reported here just as much as any of George W. Bush's numerous gaffes.
I definitely wish Obama well, and would like this to simply be remembered as one of the most absurd comments to ever come from him during his entire career, and clear proof that nobody is perfect or infallible, especially when working relentlessly at a grueling pace on a political campaign, but I don't expect that it is going to be forgotten any more than any of Bush's or Dan Quayle's most famous gaffes, is humorous, and should definitely be included here. ~ Achilles † 16:07, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
- Citing examples of human foibles is just too easy, for they are ubiquitous. Finding quotes about them that are "particularly witty, pithy, wise, eloquent, or poignant" is a more sporting challenge, one that is "at once mundane and sublime." ~ Ningauble 19:39, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
Why not just add this yourself? Eschudy
- This quote was actually retained, after the restoration of it by Achilles noted above. ~ Kalki 05:13, 18 October 2009 (UTC)
You're right. Thank you Achilles and Kalki Eschudy 21:16, 20 October 2009 (UTC)
Did someone forget the Anonymous quote[edit]
Remember, remember the 4th of November when obama the ballots won I see no reason why this election season should ever be forgotten.
i believe it is how it goes, someone should take a look
Quote and source drop-off[edit]
"But while our economy may be weakened and our confidence shaken; though we are living through difficult and uncertain times, tonight I want every American to know this: We will rebuild, we will recover, and the United States of America will emerge stronger than before." -Joint Message to Congress (2.24.2009) http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Remarks-of-President-Barack-Obama-Address-to-Joint-Session-of-Congress/
"I'm not interested in the suburbs. The suburbs bore me"[edit]
First Black Heads Harvard Journal - 17 APRIL 1990 - AP
Jdbsa05 12:25, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
- I wouldn't object to including that quote. However it could have been said by almost any notable person. We fans of the suburbs don't often get elected president. :-) Steve Dufour 15:15, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
- Actually, this is part of a quote already listed in the article, and it was previously discussed above. ~ Ningauble 16:24, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
the speech is not full[edit]
there should be a lot more
UN Speech Sept 09[edit]
We must remember that the greatest price of this conflict ist not paid by us. It is paid by the Israeli girl in Sderot who closes her eyes in fear that a rocker will take her life in the night. It is paid by he Palestinian boy in Gaza who has no clean water and no country to call his own. These [all] are God's children. And after all of the politics and all of the posturing, this is about the right of every humand being to live with dignity and security. This is a lesson embedded in the three great faiths that call one small slice of Earth the Holy Land.
United Nations, General Debate of the 64th Session (2009), United States of America, H.E. Mr. Barack Obama, President p. 6 The part in brackets is not in the transcript but I'm sure that's what he actually said in the speech.
Too Many Quotes?[edit]
This is not very selective. The user has just taken quotes from a book they have liked the look of. Are there any signs of people referring to the quotes used? 126.96.36.199 07:42, 29 March 2011 (UTC)
- With pages on quotes by people, once we get past copyright limitations, we really have no restriction on the number of quotes (see, e.g., Alexander Pope, which has numerous subpages of material). BD2412 T 16:10, 30 March 2011 (UTC)
Obama Quotes[edit]
A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognize it. They say, 'Huh. It works. It makes sense.' Barack Obama
After a century of striving, after a year of debate, after a historic vote, health care reform is no longer an unmet promise. It is the law of the land. Barack Obama
Al Qaeda is still a threat. We cannot pretend somehow that because Barack Hussein Obama got elected as president, suddenly everything is going to be OK. Barack Obama
America and Islam are not exclusive and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles of justice and progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings. Barack Obama
Americans... still believe in an America where anything's possible - they just don't think their leaders do. Barack Obama
And I will do everything that I can as long as I am President of the United States to remind the American people that we are one nation under God, and we may call that God different names but we remain one nation. Barack Obama
And so our goal on health care is, if we can get, instead of health care costs going up 6 percent a year, it's going up at the level of inflation, maybe just slightly above inflation, we've made huge progress. And by the way, that is the single most important thing we could do in terms of reducing our deficit. That's why we did it. Barack Obama
And we have done more in the two and a half years that I've been in here than the previous 43 Presidents to uphold that principle, whether it's ending "don't ask, don't tell," making sure that gay and lesbian partners can visit each other in hospitals, making sure that federal benefits can be provided to same-sex couples. Barack Obama
As a nuclear power - as the only nuclear power to have used a nuclear weapon - the United States has a moral responsibility to act. Barack Obama
As I've said, there were patriots who supported this war, and patriots who opposed it. And all of us are united in appreciation for our servicemen and women, and our hopes for Iraqis' future. Barack Obama
But do I think that our actions in anyway violate the War Powers Resolution, the answer is no. Barack Obama
These sandwiches are fantastic! I like cheese. Barrack Obama
- Assuming you could source it, why would someone find that interesting? ~ Robin Lionheart (talk) 15:27, 7 November 2012 (UTC)
But if you - if what - the reports are true, what they're saying is, is that as a consequence of us getting 30 million additional people health care, at the margins that's going to increase our costs, we knew that. Barack Obama
But what we can do, as flawed as we are, is still see God in other people, and do our best to help them find their own grace. That's what I strive to do, that's what I pray to do every day. Barack Obama
Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. Barack Obama
Community colleges play an important role in helping people transition between careers by providing the retooling they need to take on a new career. Barack Obama
Contrary to the claims of some of my critics and some of the editorial pages, I am an ardent believer in the free market. Barack Obama
Cutting the deficit by gutting our investments in innovation and education is like lightening an overloaded airplane by removing its engine. It may make you feel like you're flying high at first, but it won't take long before you feel the impact. Barack Obama
Even when folks are hitting you over the head, you can't stop marching. Even when they're turning the hoses on you, you can't stop. Barack Obama
Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential. Barack Obama
For more than four decades, the Libyan people have been ruled by a tyrant - Moammar Gaddafi. He has denied his people freedom, exploited their wealth, murdered opponents at home and abroad, and terrorized innocent people around the world - including Americans who were killed by Libyan agents. Barack Obama
"I am a fierce supporter of domestic-partnership and civil-union laws. I am not a supporter of gay marriage as it has been thrown about, primarily just as a strategic issue. I think that marriage, in the minds of a lot of voters, has a religious connotation. ..." Barack Obama in Windy City Times, February 2004 18.104.22.168 10:29, 7 November 2012 (UTC)firstname.lastname@example.com
"Rumor" not "rumour"[edit]
As an American, Barack Obama uses American English, in which the word is spelled "rumor." There are two instances on this page where it is spelled "rumour" incorrectly.
Medical marijuana[edit]
Here can be found quotes with good reference sources:
- Should the federal government arrest people for using medical marijuana in states where medical marijuana use is legal? - 2012 Presidential Election - ProCon.org.
- Barack Obama (D) - 2012 Presidential Election - ProCon.org.
Quotes listed by a newspaper editorial board:
- See Obama's medical marijuana campaign promises | promises, campaign, marijuana - Colorado Springs Gazette, CO.
--Timeshifter (talk) 02:35, 21 July 2012 (UTC)
The "quotes about" section features American Thinker before M. Ahmadinejad. Needs re-sorting 220.127.116.11 14:35, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Link to Snopes re spurious quotations?[edit]
Snopes has a detailed analysis of an email purporting to present damning quotations from Obama. Some of the quotations in the email are taken out of context, and others have had the wording changed to make an anti-Obama point. I suggest that we add to the "External links" section a link to the Snopes piece, in this form:
- "Coil of Rage" - Snopes.com analysis of purported Obama quotations
Emails of this sort often have wide currency, and many readers might come here in search of information about "quotations" not in our article because they are phonies. Jim Lane (talk) 02:29, 23 November 2012 (UTC)
- I've added the fabricated quotes to Misattributed. ~ Robin Lionheart (talk) 10:53, 23 November 2012 (UTC)
Presidential Memorandum -- National Insider Threat Policy[edit]
...deter, detect, and mitigate actions by employees who may represent a threat to national security. These threats encompass potential espionage, violent acts against the Government or the Nation...
Was posted a month before ?
SAndy Hook happened in 2013.[edit]
But thats not what the table of contents say.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 126.96.36.199 (talk)
it actually happened 2013—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 188.8.131.52 (talk)
what happened to "if you like the plan you have you can keep it"?[edit]
quoted from here http://www.politifact.com/obama-like-health-care-keep/ and lots more like that:
- President's weekly address, June 6, 2009: "If you like the plan you have, you can keep it. If you like the doctor you have, you can keep your doctor, too. The only change you'll see are falling costs as our reforms take hold."
- Town hall in Green Bay, Wis., June 11, 2009: "No matter how we reform health care, I intend to keep this promise: If you like your doctor, you'll be able to keep your doctor; if you like your health care plan, you'll be able to keep your health care plan."
These and similar quotes are very well known and widely cited in discussion of Obamacare, I am surprised that they are not explicitly mentioned here. 18.104.22.168 20:06, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
- No one has bothered to add it yet. I am not particularly interested in doing so, any more than I would be in removing it. Anyone is welcome to add it, in properly formatted and placed way. ~ ♞☤☮♌Kalki·†·⚓⊙☳☶⚡ 20:20, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
- "If you like the quote you can add it." ~ DanielTom (talk) 21:46, 1 March 2014 (UTC)
President Obama's Climate Action Plan (2014)[edit]
P3Y229 Obama's name is in the title of the reference document and thus in my opinion it can we quoted with his name. [3] Watti Renew (talk) 16:29, 2 June 2014 (UTC) ref. * While no single step can reverse the effects of climate change, we have a moral obligation to future generations to leave them a planet that is not polluted and damaged. Through steady, responsible action to cut carbon pollution, we can protect our children's health and begin to slow the effects of climate change so that we leave behind a cleaner, more stable environmenʈ.<bɾ>
- This should be addressed in my opinion in the quotes. According to British Lord Stern: "These new plans should help the US achieve its target of reducing annual emissions of greenhouse gases by 17% by 2020, compared with 2005. This represents real leadership." [4] Watti Renew (talk) 16:51, 2 June 2014 (UTC)
- I oppose the inclusion of the above mentioned quote. While it's quoteworthy, the quote doesn't stem from Barack Obama. If one reads the introduction of the reference document clearly and fully, one recognizes that the cited quote wasn't written by Obama, but instead by someone of his stuff within the Executive Office of the President. --P3Y229 (talk) 08:18, 3 June 2014 (UTC)
Islamic imagery[edit]
DanielTom and I have a dispute regarding Islamic images on the page.
DanielTom had added five images accompanying quotations about Islam; see: [5], [6], [7], [8]
I removed four of them, considering them to be giving a disproportionate prominence to the subject of Islam; Notice that Christian and other religious imagery is not included elsewhere on the page.
Also, DanielTom, I would like to ask what is your motivation to include these quotations? I wonder if these images have been added to highlight what you consider to be foolish statements, and that by highlighting them you seek to subtly disparage Obama. That is speculation, and I may be wrong, but you have been harshly critical of Barack Obama and John Kerry elsewhere; Could you please address my concerns? For example, what do you think of this quotation which you added an image to: "Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance."?
Thanks, and understand I speak in good faith. IOHANNVSVERVS (talk) 16:48, 16 January 2016 (UTC)
- No, I don't think they are "foolish" statements – Obama carefully considered them. (It's not my fault if you think they are foolish.) Currently, the page has over 200 images, so 3 or even 5 images highlighting Obama's notable quotations on Islam would be 5/200*100=2.5% of images – I think not to include them is what would violate NPOV. If you personally want more Christian imagery, you can go ahead and add them yourself (e.g., use the quote, "I am a Christian, and I am a devout Christian. I believe in the redemptive death and resurrection of Jesus Christ."). The images I added from the Cairo speech are of Obama at Cairo University delivering the speech – but feel free to replace the other images with more appropriate ones, if you can find them. ~ DanielTom (talk) 17:54, 16 January 2016 (UTC)
- I still disagree, but don't want to commence an unholy edit war. Do you think we could suspend the images' inclusion until we reach a consensus from further dialogue?, adhering to the maxim in dubio abstine, or "When in doubt abstain".
- I call on others to please voice their opinions. IOHANNVSVERVS (talk) 18:23, 16 January 2016 (UTC)


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