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Peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at the White Eagle Nursing Home at the age of 90. Predeceased by his wife Michalina. Loving uncle of Janek and Mary REKAS, and Wieslaw and Wieslawa JANKOWSKI, and great uncle to Joanne, Karol, Stan and Piotr. Bruno will be dearly missed by his family and Friends in Poland and Canada. The family would like to thank the staff at White Eagle Nursing Home for their loving care and compassion. Funeral Mass will be held today, Friday, July 15, 2005 at 10: 15 a.m. at St. Casimir's Church, 156 Roncesvalles Ave. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Turner and Porter Roncesvalles Chapel, 416-533-7954.
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At Saint Mary's Hospital in Kitchener on Monday, April 25th, 2005, Margaret SOUTHGATE (née KANE) of Woodstock in her 77th year went to be with her love, Earl HEISER. Beloved mother of Wayne KANE (Jeanne) of Waterloo, Cheryl GROEN (Norm) of Woodstock, Patsy REKKER of London, Kelly KOZUCH (Gary) of Woodstock and Lisa NICHOLLS (Chad) of London. Also lovingly remembered by her 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Donald KANE (Joyce) of Stratford and the late Earl KANE (Ilene.) Friends may call at the Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, 69 Wellington Street North, Woodstock on Thursday, April 28, 2005 from 12: 00 noon to 1:00 p.m. for a funeral service in the chapel at 1: 00 p.m. with Rev. Eleanor CARUANA officiating. Cremation, followed by interment later in Woodstock. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Lung Association would be appreciated. Smith-LeRoy, (519) 537-3611
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GODARD, Hugh Phillips, PhD (October 19, 1914-November 10, 2005)
Hugh (91 years of age) passed away peacefully on November 10th. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by Carol, his wife and best friend of 14 years, son Scott, daughter-in-law Sharon, grandchildren Craig and Michelle, great grandchildren Madison and Cassidy, half sister Shirley, nephew Hugh REID, cousins Richard SHIER and Alison HANSON, Carol's family Judy and Ken REKRUTIAK and their sons, Don and Jan BRISTER, the Campbell family and many lifelong Friends. He was predeceased by wife Nina of 49 yrs, Dorothy CAMPBELL wife of a year and half brother Neil. Born in Montreal, Hugh moved to Vancouver in 1921. He graduated from University of British Columbia with a B.Sc. and M.Sc., Chemical Engineering in 1937. He earned a PhD in Industrial and Cellulose Chemistry at McGill University in 1941. Hugh served as Chief Chemist and Chief Explosives Inspector for the Canadian and United Kingdom Governments during World War 2. In 1945 Hugh joined Alcan in Kingston, Ontario as head of Aluminium Research progressing to Deputy Director of Research. After retiring in 1973 he remained active as an Independent Corrosion Consultant. A member of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers from 1947 to 1983, he served as it's first North American President in 1959-60 and editor of its technical journal from 1973. Hugh was a pioneer in aluminium corrosion, authoring a book on this subject and receiving extensive recognition from peers around the globe. Hugh returned to the Vancouver area in 1987. He had a zest for life, adventure and travel. His career afforded him opportunities to travel the globe and establish Friends in many countries. He enjoyed relating these experiences to all of his family. We will especially remember Hugh for his great intellect and his lifelong love of learning, his generosity, compassion and wit. Memorial Services will be held November 28, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. in the Boal Chapel at 1505 Lillooet Rd. North Vancouver. His final resting place will be at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens in Kingston, Ontario. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to University of British Columbia Brain Research Center, 6253 N.W. Marine Dr., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 2B5 (604) 822-0374.
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Canoe victim called avid angler with a big heart
By Kelly PEDRO, Free▼ Press▼ Reporter▼
A Parkhill man who drowned in a weekend boating accident was an avid angler with a big heart, his spouse's sister said yesterday.
"He was a caring and fun-loving guy," Mary SMITH said of her brother-in-law, John WATSON, 43, whose body was found in the Parkhill Conservation Area yesterday morning.
"He had a big heart and would do anything for anyone. He loved his family and Friends."
WATSON and his partner, Sharron WIECHOWSKI, both of Parkhill, were canoeing in five metres of water Saturday about 11 a.m. when their boat capsized.
WIECHOWSKI tried to save WATSON, but couldn't, police said. It was all she could do to swim to shore in the icy water and yell for help.
A passerby heard her and called police.
The canoe carried life-jackets, but police said WATSON and WIECHOWSKI weren't wearing them when they were thrown into the water.
Though police said WATSON couldn't swim, he was an avid angler, SMITH said.
"This is why we're all blown away," she said.
Ontario Provincial Police are still trying to pinpoint why the canoe capsized, said Sgt. Dave REKTOR.
"With a canoe, they're so tippy, and if you're not an experienced boater and you're not comfortable on the water, it can make someone very nervous in a boat that size and the chances of capsizing are enhanced," he said yesterday.
WIECHOWSKI, who would have celebrated her two-year anniversary with WATSON next weekend, is devastated, police and her sister said.
WATSON was excited about the anniversary and making big plans for it, said SMITH.
An autopsy will be done to determine the cause of WATSON's death, REKTOR said.
Ontario Provincial Police divers searched for WATSON late Saturday and all day Sunday before finding his body just before 10 a.m. yesterday.
Recovery efforts were hampered by murky water and the fact that the reservoir -- which used to be farmland before it was flooded has many trees and stumps on its bottom.
REKTOR encouraged anyone using a boat to wear a life-jacket at all times.
"All it takes is a second for someone to slip and fall and hit their head on the boat before they go over," he said.
"If you're conscious and you're a swimmer, great. But if you're unconscious, then you've got some problems. The only thing that's going to save you is a personal flotation device that will keep your head above water."
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Fatality victim identified
By Kelly PEDRO, Free▲▼ Press▲▼ Reporter▲▼
A woman struck by at least three cars and killed while walking on Highway 401 early yesterday was from British Columbia but had been living in London, provincial police say.
Police don't know how long Angela Dawn HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON, 26, was living in London with a roommate or how she got on the busy highway after midnight Sunday.
Drugs or alcohol may have played a factor, Ontario Provincial Police▼ Sgt.▼ Dave REKTOR said.
Several drivers called police after spotting the woman walking in the middle of the east lanes of the 401 east of Highway 73.
While police were responding, they received another call saying the woman had been struck by at least three cars on the highway.
Police said HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON was killed instantly.
They used forensic techniques to identify HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON, who had been wearing a dark knapsack but whose clothing had been torn away
Police are investigating how she got on the highway and are asking anyone with information to call them at 1-888-310-1122.
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One driver dead, second hurt as two trucks collide head-on
By Kelly PEDRO, Free▲ Press▲ Reporter▲
One man is dead and another was clinging to life yesterday after two vehicles collided head-on near Strathroy on Tuesday night.
Provincial police said a flatbed truck travelling east on Egremont Drive around 11 p.m. crossed into the path of a westbound pickup about a kilometre west of Highway 81. The impact sent both vehicles into the north ditch.
John Brenten PETERS, 23, of Adelaide Metcalfe, identified as the pickup driver, was killed.
The driver of the flatbed, Cameron RUSSELL, 20, of Nairn, was taken to Strathroy hospital and transferred to a London hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
"We have no indication at this point what happened," said Ontario Provincial Police▲ Sgt.▲ Dave REKTOR.
REKTOR said the road was straight and flat and weather was not a factor.
Traffic investigators are waiting to speak to Russell to uncover more details.
Police▲ are trying to determine whether speed was a factor. REKTOR said it doesn't appear that alcohol played a part.
Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to call the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
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Collision with tour bus kills man from Wisconsin
The bus was taking seniors to the Stratford Festival.
By Norman DE BONO, Free Press Reporter, Sun., October 30, 2005
A Wisconsin man was killed yesterday when his car was struck by a tour bus filled with senior citizens on their way to the Stratford Festival.
Arthur WARD was driving west on Egremont Drive north of Strathroy about 10 a.m. when he ran a red light and was hit broadside by the bus travelling north on Centre Road, Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police said.
"All indications are, at this point, the driver of the car was at fault," Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. David REKTOR said.
"He went though the intersection in broad daylight and failed to negotiate the red light."
Police believe WARD died instantly, REKTOR said.
The tour bus was carrying 43 seniors from Michigan. They were taken to Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital where four were treated for minor injuries and released.
"They were mostly just bumps and bruises and were released. They handled things pretty well," said a nursing supervisor who declined to give her name.
Ontario Provincial Police ensured a school bus was contracted to drive the seniors to the festival. The hospital contacted victims services and had them speak to the seniors about the crash, the nursing supervisor said.
"They went right on the bus and spoke to them, we gave them sandwiches and refreshments and sent them on their way."
Ontario Provincial Police also wanted to make certain the seniors were not traumatized by the crash, REKTOR said.
"We wanted to make sure they were able to deal with the trauma. Some were very distraught at the scene. There was a lot of damage. The car was annihilated."
WARD, from Gay Mills, Wisc., was in Middlesex to visit his son, who lives in the region.
Charles GELBARD, Emergency Medical Services acting duty manager for the ambulance service Thames Emergency Medical Services Middlesex-London, was at the scene helping seniors after the crash.
"They were really very appreciative of the bus driver, of the fact he kept the bus on the road after the accident."
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Ontario Provincial Police officer dies while refereeing game
By April KEMICK, Free Press Reporter, Sat., December 17, 2005
A charity hockey game between Ontario Provincial Police officers and Glencoe District high school students took a tragic turn yesterday when a veteran officer refereeing the game collapsed and later died.
Const. Dale WAGAR, 55, of Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police, was refereeing the game at Glencoe Arena when he left the ice feeling ill.
The 31-year Ontario Provincial Police veteran collapsed in the dressing room about 2 p.m.
"He was a wonderful man," Sgt. Dave REKTOR of Western Region Ontario Provincial Police said last night.
"He was just full of life and such a great guy... Dale was loved by all of us."
WAGAR, who is survived by his wife, was pronounced dead at Four Counties Hospital in Newbury. It's unclear exactly what caused his sudden death.
Colleagues of the dedicated officer -- some of whom responded to the 911 call for medical assistance at the arena -- were stunned by the sudden death of one of their own, REKTOR said.
"Everybody is in shock," he said.
"They're devastated. Some of them are in tears, some of them are very angry.
"They're dealing with a whole host of emotions that people go through when there's a death of a loved one."
WAGAR, who joined the Ontario Provincial Police in 1974 and served at the Downsview and Kingston detachments before coming to Middlesex, was an "exemplary officer who will be greatly missed by everyone his life touched," said Insp. John STEPHENS, commander of the Middlesex detachment.
"This is a huge loss for the Ontario Provincial Police and the communities we serve," he said.
WAGAR, a Londoner, was a long-serving hockey referee who "died doing everything he loved doing," STEPHENS said.
In a 2001 Free Press column, WAGAR described his affinity for hockey and his reasons for donning the stripes.
"A referee is only there for one reason and it surely isn't the money," he wrote. "They do it for the love of the game."
In his long policing career, WAGAR was a member of the prestigious Golden Helmets precision motorcycle team and served in drug enforcement.
WAGAR also helped with the V.I.P. security unit and assisted when the Queen, the Queen Mother and Pope John Paul II visited Canada.
"He was a heck of a guy," REKTOR said.
He said it's not often officers have to respond to an emergency call involving a colleague, but when it happens it's "a terrible, terrible thing."
"Some people forget that we're humans, too," he said.
The game between the Glencoe students and Western Region Ontario Provincial Police officers was a benefit for the Glencoe Food Bank, REKTOR said.
Play was halted after WAGAR collapsed, he said.
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SACHARKO, William
Peacefully surrounded by his family at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on June 5th, 2005. Bill SACHARKO of Barrie and formerly of Willowdale in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Silvia (nee KOTYLUK) SACHARKO. Loving father of Debbie McLEAN, Diane LUSCH, both of Barrie and Marie COLBY of Newmarket. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Lisa, Brad, Carly, Dana, Chris, Tyler and Christine. Dear brother of Nellie BLACHER, Sam (Alice) and Evangeline REKUNYK (Nester.) Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and Friends. Friends may call at Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home (201 Minet's Point Road, at Yonge Street), Barrie on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday morning June 8th at 11 o'clock. Cremation. In memory of Bill, donations to the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Care Centre would be appreciated. Condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.steckleygooderham.com
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I will be very busy in the upcoming days leading up to the Minnesota Twins' Opening Day on April 6th, so I just wanted to post a few season-preview thoughts before the regular season campaign kicks off.
The way I see it, there are three areas in which the Twins need to excel this season in order to win the division crown. In all honesty, these areas are pretty much the same for all other teams as well, but the Twins have their own unique challenges:
1. First, the starting pitching quintet of Scott Baker, Francisco Liriano, Kevin Slowey, Nick Blackburn, and Glen Perkins needs to continue to keep the team in games. This is the most important cog in the machine, as if the quality starts keep pouring in the Twins will at the very least compete no matter how bad the bullpen or offense stinks. The old baseball adage that "good pitching beats good hitting" holds as true now as it always has. I mean, if say Johan Santana faced no one but Ichiro Suzuki all season long, the very best that Ichiro could do is get a hit four times in every ten at-bats. Thus, the starting rotation is the anchor of every staff, and the Twins' staff is still a bit of a question mark:
Baker: Has ace-type repertoire but struggles to pitch into the later innings. Is usually up around 100 pitches by the fifth inning or so, putting a strain on the bullpen.
Cisco: Could dominate, could fall apart due to control issues.
Slowey: This is the guy I think is poised for a huge season. He is essentially the second coming of Brad Radke, only with a better assortment of pitches. Just needs to work on limiting damaging situations, as they tend to snow-ball on him pretty quick.
Blackie: As a play-to-contact, ground ball sort of pitcher, Blackburn walks the fine line between Carlos Silva and Jack Morris. On some days he can be the most frustrating guy in the world to drive the ball off of, while on other days he gets lit up.
Perkins: The great unknown. Was very up-and-down last season…showed flashes of both excellence and utter failure.
So, the extent to which that rotation comes together is the biggest factor in how the Twins will finish in the standings in 2009.
2. The bullpen, however, isn't far behind. Whereas I am confident that the starting five can find a way to hold up their end of the bargain, I'm not nearly as sold on the bullpen, which looks to include:
Joe Nathan: The only sure-bet of the bunch. Will blow a few (who doesn't…well, besides Brad Lidge last year), but let's just say that a "down" year would be an ERA over 2.00.
Jesse Crain: Pretty much the root of all frustration in the world. Was overhyped even when he was good, but does have a glimmer of hope in that now is arm is finally "back" after having surgery a while back.
Matt Guerrier: Will have to prove that last year's collapse WAS just a fluke (or due to fatigue), not because batters just figured him out.
Craig Breslow: The lefty-lefty specialist. Will likely do a good job, and is an upgrade over Dennis "Throw One WP And Leave The Game" Reyes.
Luis Ayala: Don't know much about his guy, only that he came from the Nats (not a good sign) and struggled mightily last year. Has potential…but so did Mike Fetters.
The final bullpen spot, thought to be filled by Jose Mijares until he came to camp looking like Hideki Irabu, is now up for grabs between newcomer Brian Duensing, Philip Humber (obtained in the Santana trade), and R.A. Dickey, a knuckleballer.
All in all, that is not a very impressive bunch. Like I said, Nathan is solid, but getting to him will be the difficult part. Someone is going to have to step up and become the eighth inning man that guys like LaTroy Hawkins and Juan Rincon were in the past.
3. Finally, I would like to quickly comment on the Twins' offense. Here is a sample lineup that the Twins could trot out on a semi-day basis:
Denard Span, Alexi Casilla, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Joe Crede, Jason Kubel, Michael Cuddyer, Delmon Young, Nick Punto.
Essentially, it would likely be the best starting lineup the Twins have had in quite some time (plus Carlos Gomez off the bench). However, I am very wary of predicting a high offensive turnout from this bunch, as it so rarely happens up here in MN. It seems as if the Twins are much better at developing pitchers than hitters (perhaps due to the small-ball philosophy that reins hitters in instead of turning them loose?), so even a lineup that looks rock-solid can quickly turn gooey. Actually, I think the biggest positive this season, as opposed to '06 or '08, is that no old fogeys are being counted on to produce. The days of experimenting with guys like Tony Batista, Rondell White, Mike Lamb, and (cringe) even Bret Boone seem to be behind the Twins, with the lineup now given over completely to the young veterans and just youngsters period.
So there you have it…how the Twins perform in those three areas will go very far in determining their division standings come October. Hopefully before the season begins I will post an article about my divisional predictions for MLB (if it ever stops snowing here to allow the mail through!).
Glad For Phillies Players, Disappointed At Philly Fans
To be honest, I really can't say this year that I am glad one team won the World Series over the other. Being a Twins fan I don't follow the NL much, so the Phillies (besides their star players) were pretty much a mystery to me, while the Rays only came unto my "baseball radar" screen when they made the playoffs. Thus, I didn't know enough about either team to have a rooting interest in either direction. However, after watching Phils closer Brad Lidge whiff Rays batter Eric Hinske to give Philadelphia its first baseball champion since 1980, there were two things I noticed about the Phils that will always shape how I remember their 2008 championship season:
First, I was very impressed by the genuine excitement and gratitude shown by Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel. While on the outside "Charmin Chuck" (as he was known when he played for the Minnesota Twins from 1969-1972) seems like a grumpy old codger (I likened him to Tom Kelly in his mannerisms), one could easily tell from his "acceptance speech" while being given the World Series trophy that he is one of the genuine "good guys" of the game of baseball and am I happy for him. I'm sure Rays manager Joe Maddon is just as genuine of a guy, but he (being young) will likely get another crack at a championship. Manuel may not be on this Earth much longer so I'm glad he got to experience what it's like to hoist up a championship trophy.
On the other hand, I was very disappointed with the fans of Philadelphia, as they booed MLB Commissioner Bud Selig when he stepped up to make the trophy presentation. To be honest, I understand exactly WHY they are booing (I think Selig is a no-backbone goon as well), but is that really the time or place to express your feelings?! No!! In what should have been a moment of jubilation, many Philly fans were just looking for something to ridicule, and to me that says a lot about the character of the people who walk into Citizen's Bank Park on a nightly basis. I know I'm generalizing here, as many fans didn't boo Selig, but by and large the lack of sportsmanship was permeating. Over the last few years I have heard all the stories (e.g. booing Santa Claus at an Eagles game) about the rude behavior of Philadelphia fans, but last night I experienced it first hand and was appalled.
With the baseball season now "closed for the winter" (much like my local DairyLand ice cream shop), I don't know how much I will be contributing to this blog in the coming months. I will keep you updated on the happenings involved with the Twins, as well as every once in awhile write on a topic that may intrigue me as it comes across the media.
I started this blog in June of 2008, so I am looking forward to 2009, when I can blog about my favorite team (the Twins!) from beginning to end!

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On the economic front, retail sales rose 0.2% in December, beating expectations that sales would be flat from November. Excluding autos and gas, sales were up 0.6%. December export prices rose 0.4%, but import prices were flat on a monthly basis.
JPMorgan, the largest US bank by assets, reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.40 per share, beating estimates by a nickel. This figure does not include the $0.27 per share that the company paid out in non-recurring legal fees, including the $2.6 billion that it paid to settle allegations stemming from the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme. Though earnings were up, revenue fell 1.1% to $24.11 billion. The sorest part of the bank's financials in the last quarter was investment banking, where profit fell 47% to $858 million. The consumer side of the bank saw income rise 19% to $2.4 billion, though mortgage originations were down 54%.
CEO Jamie Dimon commented on the bank's regulatory and legal woes:
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Dimon may elaborate more during the earnings conference call with analysts and shareholders later this morning. Shares of JPMorgan were up 0.61% in pre-market trading.
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Arcus Odyssey [1991]
Arrow Flash [1990]
Beast Wrestler [October 4, 1991]
Dino Land [January 25, 1991]
Earnest Evans [1992]
El Viento [1991]
Elemental Master [1993]
Exile [December 5, 1991]
Final Zone [1990]
Gaiares [1990]
Gain Ground [January 2, 1991]
Granada [1990]
Jennifer Capriati Tennis [August 16, 1992]
Master of Monsters [1991]
Sol-Deace [December 12, 1991]
Syd of Valis [1992]
Todd's Adventures in Slime World [1991]
Traysia [December, 1992]
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier [1992]
Valis III [1991]
Vapor Trail [1991]
Whip Rush 2222 AD [1990]
Ys III: Wanderers From Ys [1991]
Telenet Music Box (X68K) [October, 1989]
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Road Avenger [February, 1993]
Time Gal [June, 1993]
Arcus Odyssey [unknown]
Doomsday Warrior [March, 1993]
The Journey Home: Quest for the Throne [unknown]
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Elizabeth DeHoff, network member of "Palate Press - the online wine magazine", is as she describes herself : "A professional journalist, but in the wine world, I'm strictly an (admittedly enthusiastic) amateur". Anyway, she's trying to develop her senses and take a more thoughtful approach to wine tasting. She blogs on Crushworthy Wines and came to taste Cahors wines during the Cahors malbec Tour in Washington D.C. in march. Let's see her feelings...
"Way back in 2004 or so, when I was first getting into wine, I fell in love with Cahors. I wish I could remember which wine did it, but I wasn't taking notes at that point — all I remember is that it was earthy and rustic and utterly enchanting. Ever since that moment, I've snapped up every Cahors I can afford — and they're not easy to find. So I was particularly excited to hear about a Cahors tasting in D.C. last week.
Cahors seems annoyed that Argentina has managed to position itself as the king of Malbec, if its current marketing push ("Cahors Is Malbec!") is any indication. It's intriguing to me that a French AOC is emphasizing a varietal, but that seems to be what the U.S. market (at least) wants right now — Lord knows it's worked for Argentina. That said, here are a few of my favorites.
Chateau Paillas 2007 Cahors: Plum and blackberry on the nose with metallic/mineral notes. Very tannic and mouth-filling; acidic, herbal, vegetal. I don't even really know how to describe this one besides "I love it." It stuck with me.
In short: If you like Malbec and are not yet acquainted with Cahors, you need to fix that. It's hard to go wrong with these wines, and they're great values — most of the wines I tasted at this event were under $40 or even under $20. Here's hoping it catches on!".
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The Frist Museum for the Visual Arts is celebrating the Association of Art Museum Directors' fifth annual Art Museum Day by giving free admission to the museum on Sunday, May 18. The museum will be open from 1 – 5 pm. The Café will open at noon.
The museum has several programs planned for the event including Docent Walk-Up Tours at 1:30 pm, Drop-In Drawing, Artful Tales, and the Martin ArtQuest®.
Current exhibitions include:
American Ballads: The Photographs of Marty Stuart -- This exhibition has three sections. "The Masters" covers the greats in country music, including intimate portraits of Bill Monroe, Loretta Lynn and George Jones to the stunning final portrait of Johnny Cash, taken a few days prior to his death. Stuart began taking photographs while working with Lester Flatt in 1974. "Walking into the Grand Ole Opry with Lester Flatt was the equivalent of walking into the Vatican with the Pope. His endorsement gave me instant acceptance into the family of country music," he says. "Blue Line Hotshots" features everyday Americans taken while Stuart traveled the country as a musician. "Badlands" captures the people, day-to-day life, and ceremonial traditions of the Lakota (Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota) of which Stuart is an adopted member and given the name of O YATE' Ö CHEE YA'KA HOPSILA (the man who helps the people).
Goya: The Disasters of War – These 81 etchings were not published until 1863, 30 years after Goya's death due to the depiction of atrocities and horrors of the Peninsula War 1808-14 under Napoleon, criticism of France and the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy.
Steve Mumford's War Journals, 2003-2013 – Mumford traveled to the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the US military prison at Guatanamo Bay from 2003-13. His sketches, watercolors, and paintings from these areas captured the American troops, civilians, and prisoners in these conflicts.
Frist Center disclaimer: The Goya and Mumford exhibitions contain graphic depictions of war and may not be suitable for all audiences.
Upcoming events:
The 101st Airborne Division Band, "Lest We Forget: A Patriotic Salute," Sunday, May 25, 3 pm under the tent in the Turner Courtyard. Bring a folding chair and enjoy the Memorial Weekend concert.
Artists' Perspectives: American Ballads: The Photographs of Marty Stuart, presented by Marty Stuart and Hilda Stuart (his mother), Wednesday, June 4, Noon, Free admission, seating is first come, first seated
Frist Fridays Summer Concert Series, June 27, July 25, August 29, 6 - 9 pm. Tickets are $10 per person, per concert for non-members. Free admission to members.
Architecture Tours, June 7, July 5, August 2, 4:30 pm, Grand Lobby, free admission. Start your evening at the Frist Center on the first Saturday of each month, prior to the First Saturday Art Crawl.
For more information on the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, upcoming exhibitions and events, admission and hours, FAQs on museum policies, etc. please see their website at www.fristcenter.org. 919 Broadway, Nashville TN 37203, 615-244-3340.


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When visiting old cemeteries, there is usually a tombstone, or two that stand out and make you want to do a little research on the epitaph on the stone. On a recent visit to Hillcrest Cemetery in Gallup, New Mexico, this writer spied the gravestone of "Red" McDonald who died June 25, 1915. Written on the stone was the word 'murdered' so research had to be conducted on the mysterious tombstone upon returning home to Arizona.
Curt Cronemeyer, a veteran Indian trader, and C. A. "Red" McDonald, an employee clerk, were shot to death in the Cronemeyer store near Allentown, Arizona—just over the New Mexico line as they were getting ready to retire for the night.
Cronemeyer was one of the oldest of the nearby Indian traders. He was sixty years old and had been in business at Allentown and other nearby points for more than twenty years. He was a respected citizen and was preparing to sell out and retire from the business in the near future.
Earlier that day, four Mexican men had secured five dollars in money from Cronemeyer and had spent the whole amount on food. They took to a camp in the hills where they cooked and ate what they had purchased.
Later about 6:00 P.M. they went back to the store and engage in an argument with "Red" McDonald about an old watch that they were trying to pawn for more money . Lozano whipped out his 44 calibre six-shooter and shot McDonald dead putting two bullets into his body. After McDonald had been shot by Lozano, Wezer pulled his revolver, 38 calibre, and opened fire on Cronemeyer. He stated he had to kill Cronemeyer so he could not tell the story of the killing of McDonald. Six shots in all were fired. A third shot was fired but went wild and struck the wall in the store. Lozano stated it was not their intention to kill either of the men.
Cronemeyer was not instantly killed and was able to get to the telephone and call for help, calling the nearby Santa Fe station agent. "We are shot! Send help quick! Quick! Quick!" He died, however before aid could reach him.
The Sante Fe railroad pumper and section foreman went at once on horseback and on arrival at the trading store found McDonald dead behind the counter of the store and Cronemeyer dead on the bed. McDonald had been shot through the eye and breast. Cronemeyer was shot in the hand and abdomen. A Winchester rifle with one empty shell and covered with blood lay beside him.
The slain bodies of Curt Cronemeyer and "Red" McDonald were brought to Gallup to be buried in the Hillcrest Cemetery. The crime seemed to be fixed on four Mexicans from Old Mexico, who were seen at the store by some of the local Native Americans before the crime was committed.
Upon the capture of the bandits, the men stated it was the fear of being caught by Pancho Villa and hanged for treason that prevented them from escaping and crossing into Mexico after the killing. Blas Lozano was convicted of second degree murder in the death of McDonald in the Arizona court system and sentenced to 25 years at the Arizona State Penitentiary. Victor Wezer was convicted of the murder of Cronemeyer and received the same punishment. The other two men with them did not take part in the shooting.
Hillcrest Cemetery was established in Gallup in July 1914. At that time, the Hillside Cemetery on the north side of town was closed and families were allowed to move bodies from the Hillside Cemetery over to Hillcrest Cemetery. It is located on Aztec Avenue and 11th Street.
The next time you are in traveling through Gallup, New Mexico stop at the historic section of Hillcrest Cemetery and pay your respects to Cronemeyer and McDonald. The tradesmen will thank you for taking the time to visit and listening to their tale.
Hillcrest Cemetery
Aztec Avenue and 11th Street
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On Tuesday, resort-casual style and the tennis' style influence was on display at the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center in the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne Resort & Spa. An All-Star Charity Tennis event was held to support the First Serve Miami organization which helps economic and socially challenged youths learn the sport. The Williams sisters' played along with the No. 2 ranked player in the world, Novak Djokovic together with other professionals in the tennis world. Tennis players' apparel is prepared for long hours under the sun competing and sweating so there are the traditional polo shirts in white but bright colors and designs are used also (neon yellows, greens, oranges) in crew neck tee shirts. The fabric is always dri-fit, which protects the player through spreading the sweat all around their body and/or providing SPF protection from the sun.
This type of wear can also be used on the beach and around town in the year-round sunny weather in South Florida. Along with dri-fit shirts and shorts, other casual wardrobe pieces that were on display at the event were white slacks with a light, breathable fabric and linen, patterned shirts. Resort-casual style not only can be displayed in wardrobe choices but in one's attitude and approach to being in a tropical climate. For example, many ardent amateur tennis players competed in a professional-amateur round robin tournament before the celebrity tennis match. Tennis is a wonderful sport that can be played year-round in South Florida. The location along the coast in the beautiful village of Key Biscayne also is another influential factor on one's style because people can adopt a practice of stopping to feel the sun's rays and participate in hobbies such as boating, fishing, swimming and sitting in parks to read. Although the busy work week keeps most residents in their cars, unable and most of the time unwilling to be in the warm weather, it is a special quality that factors into every man's wardrobe selection and activities which should be embraced.


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For more than 20 years Vallarta was fortunate to have Patrick Denoun as a resident artist. Originally from France but more a citizen of the world, Patrick provided us with art that was continually evolving and fascinating, for Patrick was not one to be complacent and just paint what he knew would sell. Patrick was a man consumed by fresh ideas crying out to be expressed.
Sometimes his ability to deliver was limited by the fact that he could only paint so fast, connecting what was in his head to canvas as rapidly as the perfectionist he was only could. But at other times it became more complicated; he would actually have to learn new ways of expressing himself, not just with the paintbrush or pencil but also in other media, in order to produce that which raged in his mind. Such was the case when he first was introduced to digital photography and Photoshop - he saw these as the tools needed to produce what he saw. To do so he turned away from painting for a while, until his skill with the camera and computer matched that with his paintbrush. When it all came together, the results were simply amazing, sometimes provocative but always well worth the wait!
When he made these transitions the change was often dramatic, a major paradigm shift where the new art often looked like it could've come from another artist. This is how he challenged himself - all the time. And the end results were simply fascinating to see and, if you were fortunate, to watch evolve. For Patrick, an exhibition was an opportunity to show the world what he had discovered. He never painted for us, his audience; he painted to release his endless stream of artistic energy. Fortunately for us all, we still have his art to remember him by. But I certainly will miss next season's exhibit, as will many.
Patrick died in a motorcycle accident near his Vallarta home on April 8, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, and his two children, Max and Sasha. His art continues to be exhibited at Galería Pacífico.
An exclusive evening in honor of the talented artist Patrick Denoun, will be held on March 13, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. This is a unique and special opportunity, to obtain one of the few remaining original paintings from the Denoun family collection that have previously been unavailable for purchase. For the first time ever, his family will be offering selected paintings for your consideration. In addition, one of the anticipated highlights of the evening, will be a special drawing with the lucky winner going home with their choice of two original Denoun paintings!
A special full course gourmet dinner will be held in the garden at Café des Artistes. Only 100 tickets will be sold to this special event, at a price of $500. USD per person. The price of the ticket includes, admission to this exclusive event, your ticket for the draw to win an original Denoun painting and the exquisite gourmet dinner. Beverages will be available for purchase.
The proceeds of this special tribute to Patrick Denoun, will be used to establish an educational fund for his two children, Sasha and Max.
Patrick Denoun painted many different subjects in several different styles during his career as an artist, a career that tragically ended with a fatal motorcycle accident on Easter Sunday 2007. Patrick was an incredibly energetic and dynamic person, animated to the extreme when explaining his newest interests, both artistic and personal, but especially relating to his art. He wanted to keep re-inventing himself as a painter to stimulate his creativity and test his abilities, but also to avoid being typecast or limited.
He tapped his early training as a sculptor, as well as his world-class ability in photography, to augment his perspectives and possibilities. Being an international traveler and an admirer of the indigenous cultures he encountered expanded his sensitivity and vision, and when he embraced computers, digital cameras and powerful photo editing programs, a whole panorama of creative opportunities opened up to him.
It was hard to limit the selection to just a few paintings for this tribute. These were chosen because it was hoped they emphasize most of the styles he worked in and show his transitions, which were not always sequential but always related to his roots and dreams. Sometimes, there were so many different styles and subjects that a couple of his shows looked as if they might be collective exhibits of five or six artists. He even commented once that several tourists attending his show asked him who the other featured painters were, so they could meet them. I hope this selection will show the talent and grace of a man with whom it was my privilege to work and have as a friend for over 12 years.
A frequent visitor to our office, Patrick's association with us transcended the norm in many ways, exchanging technology tips with production director Paul McBroome, sharing sketches of his work, and nurturing a close friendship with publisher John Youden and his wife, Florencia. Patrick was part of our extended family and will always remain in our thoughts and memories.
Special thanks to Cathy, Patrick's wife, and Alain Bali, Patrick's close friend, in helping put this collection of images together.
In the late 1990s, Patrick published a group of four drawings that were black and white except for one small bit of color in each image. The set was very popular, but this one, "the Cuale River Bridge," was overwhelmingly so, with many people inquiring if they could buy it separately. Perhaps it was a case of less is more, or the genius of the painter in his choice of where to use this small bit of blue, but the impact was obvious. Despite the visual competition of the crown of our famous church or the presence of a young boy on a donkey, the little girl in blue in the bottom left corner stole the scene and defined the image. It demonstrates the great ability that Patrick had to draw in a classic representational style, usually considered the artistic cornerstone of a painter´s talent, apart from whatever approach he may gravitate to later.
Many of Patrick´s paintings convey the bold colors of Mexican scenes, the most popular ones focusing on mothers with babies or small children in the indigenous clothing of their area, often Oaxaca. Many of these paintings showed an entire scene; but, increasingly, Patrick would crop the image in a photographic way to create a close-up of the central objects, eliminating details of the fore- and background to draw one´s focus to the point of emphasis, often the child. In this painting, he went beyond conventional cropping and showed only the bottom of the mother´s face, focusing on the baby´s eyes and face up to mid hairline. Although many people were initially attracted to this painting because of its bright colors and subject matter, the unconventionality of the composition seemed to stop them from acquiring it. When it did sell, it was to a collector who is, as was Patrick, an accomplished photographer and appreciated this unique perspective.
As Patrick´s Valentine's Day 2007 exhibition approached, fans of his colorful Mexican scenes were worried that they´d be seeing only nudes. However, despite his near obsession with the female form and his new techniques, Patrick´s love of Mexico and its people kept him from abandoning this traditional subject matter. This show, which would prove to be his last, presented some of his most captivating indigenous scenes ever. They have a softer focus, but he captured the feeling of the scene every bit as strongly as he did with his earlier bold and bright treatments. Four are now off ered in a collection of off set lithos sold by Cathy Denoun in a few galleries, including Galeria Pacifico. This particular painting appeals to me because of the way Patrick uses the light filtering between the tarps and sheets in this tianguis (temporary market) to dramatize a strong figure of emphasis, the lady in red with the white scarf, within a very crowded scene.
Patrick established his reputation in Vallarta painting scenes of Mexico that hadn´t changed in centuries. This painting, "The Cell Phone," marked the first time Patrick, or any artist in Vallarta I know of, had captured the feeling of contemporary Mexico, emphasizing the transition that parts of the country are experiencing. We see the handsome faces of a very young father and his son, but the cellular phone defines the scene. This painting illustrates a technique Patrick used to focus on the central figures, with the foreground and background fading out of focus or disintegrating into patterns of light or reflections. In a photograph, it would be called selective focus and takes advantage of the optical qualities of a camera's lens, especially the telephoto lens. The stream of light and abstract forms also show Patrick´s search for a personalized technique to dramatize the power of light, which would contribute to his attraction to the work of Gustav Klimt.
A visit to the newly opened Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita made a strong visual impact on Patrick, especially the optional third hole of its Jack Nicklaus Championship Golf Course. Nicknamed the 19th Hole, here players drive from the mainland to an island about 200 yards off shore. The term "island green" has special significance here; the island is tiny, and the normal-sized green occupies almost all the available space. The visual effect is that of a small, bright green spot mostly surrounded by deep blue. It inspired the painter to deviate temporarily from his figurative norm to execute his most abstract landscape, with only the faint presence of a yellow flag and a white sail to guide us. He would follow this later with a semi-abstract painting of a sailboat, and his first nude, "Desnuda en Rojo," which appears semi-abstract when compared to the photo-realism that followed.
In a couple of his earlier works, Patrick painted his interpretation of Scheherazade. In this later painting, "The Mirror," he began with that starting point, but pushed ahead to dominate the image with interpretations of reflections and rays of light, using gold leaf and collaging various reflecting materials onto the painting. The image is one of several late in his career where Patrick was partly paying homage to Gustav Klimt, an Austrian artist of the late 1800s and early 1900s, who focused on the female figure and was considered by many to be the master of eroticism of his time. He was especially noted for some of the most extensive use of gold and silver leaf in representing reflections and light since the Byzantine Era. Klimt's 1907 painting, "Adele Block-Bauer 1," broke the record in 2006 for the highest price paid for a painting in a public auction at a reputed $135 to $140 million dollars.
Patrick´s father was born in Algeria, as were Patrick's wife Cathy´s parents, and he always loved traveling in the deserts of Northern Africa, especially in Morocco. His name on his passport was actually Patrick Bendenoun, which he shortened to his artistic nom de plume. His father traced the family roots back to Bedouin tribesman, more than likely the Bani Rasheed, who practiced their nomadic lifestyle in the deserts of Northern Africa. This painting is a scaled-down detail of a very large painting that became famous locally when it hung for several years in restaurant Café des Artistes. It is framed and cropped in a photographic manner and from a viewer´s perspective looking up, denoting respect and emphasizing the elongated neck of the camel. Patrick greatly admired these nomads and the tenacity they demonstrated in the challenging deserts that he also loved to explore on his motorcycle and capture later in his paintings.
When Cafe des Artistes remodeled and expanded extensively, the new facility featured a cigar bar that also offered champagne and brandy. Owner Thierry Blouet turned to his friend and fellow Frenchman, Patrick Denoun, to commission a special painting to mount in the room that would capture its purpose while conveying a whimsical and festive mood. This particular work is reminiscent of the style of Peruvian-born artist Alberto Vargas, who became famous in the USA for the "Vargas Girls," which adorned monthly issues of "Esquire" magazine in the 1940s and segued into "Playboy" magazines in the 1950s, where the monthly "Vargas Girl" became a regular full-page feature from 1960 to 1976. Patrick was able to create this unique image in a way that was erotic without being vulgar, an element of Vargas´ popularity that led to his illustrations being regarded as among the most recognizable iconic images of the last century.
This painting, one of Patrick's last, utilized a technique he'd been developing for nearly two years. He would project a digital photo of one of his paintings onto a nude female model in his darkened studio, directing the model as he adjusted the projection, and taking more digital photos when he achieved his goal. He would then select an image to use as a guide for a painting in acrylics on linen, largely painted with brush in hand, but also often incorporating some use of an airbrush. In this painting, the projected image is from a cover of "Vallarta Lifestyles." The montage of visual symbols of Vallarta includes the Malecon folkloric dancers and its public sculptures, this ocean promenade holding special significance for Patrick. It is where he met his wife, Cathy, two strangers from Paris with Algerian roots, who serendipitously bump into each other walking on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta.


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That makes sense but some plants will not do well indoors and once you have got an insect infestation they will bred happily in those confined conditions
Are we talking white fly/blackfly here-sorry to be vague but if it is an aphid attack there are plenty of preventions out there.
"Horrible little flies"-perhaps more specific?
My red lobelia is much,much taller than usual-can't see why your flowerbuds should look dry-have you been telling it off?
Sorry purple- love you as well- as I do all colours
The 200m may be my chosen sport-but only if I can walk it
If you look at this another way no-one would object if you had an aviary in the garden or a rabbit hutch -if you are not causing a nuisance to neighbours then I don't see a problem.
Well thanks for that-one tries
I don't do subtle-love reds, yellows, and white.
Have had to water all the containers and baskets-this fine spell might only last a few days
More beans and potatoes from the garden tonight-chicken from Sainsbury's
How big is it?
If it is not too big wait till they have all gone back in after dusk and spray it with a wasp killer-that is if you dare-though the entrance,
You may find that councils don't deal with these any more and will point you in the direction of a pest control company- and that will cost.
Kate -what variety of chupea is it?
Dean-yes- lots and lots of tlc
How many times can someone say unique ,Olympic history etc etc
Anyway more golden confetti
Kate-aren't they a bit like fuchsias or am i thinking of something else-if so I would say yes
I had a poorly hen earlier-then she laid an egg the size of a small house-no wonder-how do they do it?
There is now a gold or silver up for grabs for women in shorts knocking seven bells out of each other-sounds like a normal night in Newcastle
A golden meddle and a bronze meddle for dancing horses


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We have just built a new server running SQL Server 2005 sp3 64 bit. The plan is to migrate our production database over to this new server from the existing server. I would like to get an idea of the performance of the new server compared to the old server (on paper it is more powerful), before we move it.
What methods would be best suited to benchmark the new server against the old, taking into account SQL Server?


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Category: baby name Eli
2015 has finally arrived, but many berries are still seeking the perfect baby name! Here are a few great choices that are connected to the month of January, from sleek, gem-inspired appellations to monikers that are rising on the charts in Europe. Now is a great time to consider fresh name options and search for famous namesakes; an inordinate amount of high achievers, from the literary to the athletic to the all-around brilliant, seem to have been born during this festive month.
Edith–A distinctively literary name that has recently become popular in England, probably via Downton Abbey, Edith is a ladylike choice that is gaining favor among some stylish Americans as well. Even better, the nickname Edie is both pretty and sophisticated. Edith Wharton, who was one of the most brilliant writers of the 20th century, was born on January 24th, 1862. Edith is a wonderful choice for parents who are hunting for a refined, elegant name that isn't quite as popular as Catherine or Emma.
For The Nameberry Nine this week, Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain looks at Superbowl names, the Facebook effect, and the casts and characters of some upcoming TV shows.
If football games were decided on the basis of players' names instead of points scored, I'd hand the Super Bowl victory to The New York Giants and their quarterback Eli Manning. Eli is on the rise, reaching #65 in 2010 before considering boys named Elijah, Elias, Elliot, and Elliott who might answer to Eli, too.
Brady, on the other hand, was boosted by long-time New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, plus Miranda's adorable red-haired son on Sex and the City. But the football star has had a long career, and Miranda's kiddo is growing up in infrequent movie sequels. The stylish Irish surname is fading, falling to #125 in 2010.
Of course, it really works the other way around. While Eli will likely rise regardless of the game's outcome, would a big win for the Patriots reverse Brady's slide?
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If we could put our ear to the tall boot trend, we're sure we'd hear it say, "I'm not dead yet!" Case in point: this Carmen Woven Boot ($498). Made with fabulously soft vintage leather, Carmen comes cleverly woven in a way that reminds us of the top of a cherry pie. And who doesn't love pie?
I wish they were $48!!!! Actually $498
Whoops! Good catch - my fingers were wishful-thinking.
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TigerTel Blue Tigers
Posted on 08/01/2012
It's that time of year again, The TigerTel Oakville Charity Dragon Boat Festival! For the past seven years, TigerTel has been participating as a sponsor in this great event, contributing in excess of $100,000 in fundraising. As the Title Sponsor for the past few years, this event is one of our favourites.
This year the funds raised are benefiting Halton Children's Aid and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Each summer, TigerTel employees gather weeks before the event and train as a team before the big day. With professional paddlers as our trainers, each year we improve on our time as a team.
This year is no different. On Sunday, August 12th, the TigerTel Blue Tigers, will head to Kelso Conservation Area for a day of friendly competition. Groups from all over the Greater Toronto Area come together and raise money each year for the most deserving charities.
Mentioned before, this event is one of our favourites. The festival embodies each one of our Core Values, and strengthens the bond of our team. Dragon Boating requires the team to be completely in sync. The more in sync you are, the better your results. Not only does this apply with Dragon Boating, but it also applies in our branches as well. Our departments are in sync with our goals and our customers' goals. This allows us to provide the award winning service we are known for.
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Love's Perfect Rose
In Eden's bower grows love's perfect rose,
Its petals washéd by the blood of Christ,
Which from Mount Calvary's rugged Rock still flows
And gives us strength to struggle t'wards the light.
Two lovers sought this rose o'er hill and vale
In snake-infested swamps with struggles grim,
Until they met the shepherd in the vale
And sought the way to find the rose from him.
"The rose in Eden grows, and I the gate,
Alone can give thee right to taste that bloom.
For he who does not follow me and wait
Shall pluck a lesser flow'r and taste its gloom.
My gracious slavery shall set thee free,
My ravishing preserve thy chastity."
In 2003, Justin Lee, the founder and Executive Director of the Gay Christian Network, invited me to write an essay defending the traditional Christian belief that homosexual activity is wrong, and that gays and lesbians who are unable to marry a person of the opposite sex are called to celibacy. Justin wrote a companion essay arguing that God blesses gay marriage. Justin has made the two essays into a prominent GCN feature called the "Great Debate."
For the Summer 2004 issue, Notre Dame Magazine planned to do a special issue focused on homosexuality and the Catholic Church. They invited me to contribute an essay describing how I came to accept Catholic teaching on homosexuality. Rather than focusing on theological arguments, they asked me to focus on telling the story through my own journey and experiences. The whole package won the 2005 first place Press Award for "Best investigative writing or analysis" from the Catholic Press Association. This is a somewhat revised version of the essay. Click here for the original version on the Notre Dame Magazine website.
In late 2002 and early 2003, there was an ongoing controversy in the letters section of the New Oxford Review over the editors' use of the word "fag" in an article. With encouragement from several members of Courage who were deeply frustrated with the exchange, I wrote this essay, which was published in the June 2003 issue of the New Oxford Review.
This essay was originally written in 2003, in response to the planned protests of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops meetings in Washington, DC by Soulforce, a pro-gay group. Edited slightly to remove references to the original protest, it still provides a good overview of some aspects of Catholic teaching related to homosexuality.
Also written in response to the Soulforce protests, this essay examines prejudice against gays and lesbians, and attempts to provide a Catholic Response.
This is the keynote speech I gave at the January, 2007 Gay Christian Network Conference in Seattle, WA. It voices frustration at the ways that gays and lesbians are sometimes treated by Christians, and focuses on the importance of obedience to God, even in the most difficult circumstances.
If you knew nothing about human biology, you could listen to most of our debates about abortion and never realize that men are involved in any way. We talk about the woman's body, the woman's right to choose. We in the pro-life movement talk about the unborn child's right to life. But what about the father? In this speech, delivered at the March 25, 2006 Symposium on Life Issues at St. Monica's Catholic Church, I looked at the role of men in building the Culture of Life.
On January 22, 2006, the Knights of Columbus invited me to give a brief reflection at a memorial service for the unborn, held at Mt. Angeles Memorial Park to commemmorate the 33rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.
On November 3, 2005, the Philosophy Club at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette invited me to debate Dr. Rick Swanson on the question: "Does the Bible Condemn Homosexuality?" I do not have a complete transcript of the debate; however, I have made my opening statement available here.
On January 23, 2004, the Washington, DC chapter of Courage and the Georgetown University chapter of the Knights of Columbus invited me to speak at Georgetown about Catholic teaching and homosexuality.
[The responses in this section were originally written in response to questions I received from friends or others. Before posting them here, I edited both question and response in order to enhance clarity and readability.]
Question: In God's Grace and the Homosexual Next Door, Alan Chambers writes, "This is why I believe that it is so important to clarify that just living a celibate gay life is just as sinful as living a sexually promiscuous one. The sin is in identifying with anything that is contrary to Christ, which homosexuality clearly is" (218). Would you be willing to identify as a "gay Christian"? How do you think such an identity relates to the arsenokoitai of whom Paul speaks in 1 Corinthians 6? [ Read response ]


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just been reading various things on the interweb about the new Polaris machines.
They certainly look interesting and I do like the styling of the engine. I'm less enamoured of the styling of the bike overall, the ergonomics look "wrong" to me - the whole modern "low seat, high footboards, pullback handlebars" proportions seems somehow not right, along with the ever-longer wheelbases; perhaps it's just me?
I'd have liked to see a modern Scout. I know someone who has a Kawasaki Drifter, the 800cc one, and apart from some slightly "blobby" styling it is a tidy bike and very good to ride. Still, there it is.
I'd ignored the various S&S powered machines on the basis that they really weren't Indians in any meaningful sense of the term. However, these new bikes aren't AM Harley clones with minor styling changes; they aren't Matchlesses or Royal Enfields, either.
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There is a little place in our stomachs that shouts 'weee!' at the thought of cold weather coming. See, we love wearing sweaters, and snuggling under afghans our awesome mothers-in-law make, and drinking hot chocolate, and sitting by a fire. We're getting excited just thinking about it. But we don't love being cold, not even a little. So we're getting an Ecofan ($109) to circulate warm air from the fireplace to our cozy homes. Don't worry about plugging it in, the heat from the fire does all the work. All you have to do is grab a good book, or ten, and hole up for the winter.
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Bank of America's 2013 annual report is 300 pages. But if you're strapped for time, there's just one number that you should focus on. Especially if you're a fan of dividends.
From terrible to... not
The year 2013 was truly a turnaround one for Bank of America, as its net income applicable to common shareholders stood at $10.1 billion, whereas shareholders saw a loss of $3 billion during the previous four years combined:
As a result of the sustained improvement and continued turnaround efforts, shareholders have been pleased not only with the rebound in performance, but also the rebound in the stock price, which nearly doubled from the end of 2011 to the end of 2013. Investors who bought shares of Bank of America at the depths of its woes have been rewarded remarkably well when compared to peers Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo:
Something still to be desired
Yet, when it comes to dividends, the same can't be said for Bank of America, as it still maintains its paltry $0.01 per quarter dividend. And while Citigroup also pays a minimal dividend, both JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo have nearly returned their dividends to pre-crisis levels:
Thankfully, one number in the recently filed 10-K reveals this trend of minimal dividend payments may be changing.
Here's that one number
Remember that number I mentioned at the outset? Here's the big reveal: It's Bank of America's dividend payout ratio -- the dividends paid per share divided by earnings per share.
As a result of the bank's improvement that resulted in a rise in earnings, the dividend payout ratio went from being relatively in line with what JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo saw in 2012 to trailing them dramatically now:
It may be easy to chalk this up as an example of Bank of America being greedy and not sharing the wealth, but it is critical to remember that the newly instituted Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) has the final say on big-bank dividends. Specifically, before a bank raises its dividend or buys back its stock, it must submit its plan to the regulators to have it approved.
Bank of America's CEO Brian Moynihan has been coy about whether or not the bank would request a dividend increase. On the last earnings call, he said, "We are not going to comment on specific items with respect to the CCAR request." He added, however, that "we feel like we did a good job of preparing ourselves for CCAR this year and we are obviously working hard as we go through the rest of the process between now and mid-March."
Yet, when you consider that Bank of America now has a Tier 1 Capital ratio of 12.4%, which is higher than both Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase -- at 12.3% and 11.9%, respectively -- it would seem unlikely that Bank of America would not be approved for a request to raise its dividend. The bank has been working with fervor to turn itself around and truly put its troubled past from the financial crisis behind it; therefore, it seems likely the bank will ultimately seek to raise its dividend and reward its shareholders.
The improvement at Bank of America has been incredibly rewarding to shareholders; but with a dividend raise, 2014 could mark the year where it finally returns to normalcy.
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Justin Bieber's long time manager Scooter Braun took to his Twitter after a long silence following his client's arrest. Braun, working as a talent manager, discovered Bieber on YouTube. He arranged for the young Canadian singer to go to Atlanta and meet with singer Usher Ramond who signed him to RBMG. He was later offered a record contract by L.A Reid, and signed to Island Records.
Braun's usual excited tweets promoting albums and performances seemed to be replaced by a much more somber tone since Bieber's trouble this week.
He wrote, "Been a long day. Bottom line is, we are defined by how we handle adversity. Love fully in good times and bad."
Justin Bieber was arrested in Miami earlier this week when his father, among others, helped him block off a residential street to drag race. Police at the scene wrote that Bieber was under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, and unknown prescription pills given to him by his mother.
He was later released on $2,500 bail. This arrest comes shortly after Bieber's LA home was raided following an incident in which he allegedly egged his neighbor's house.


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Peace sign cake below was kindly submitted by one of our readers like yourself. If you would like to have your cake recipe and photos posted on this site, simply fill out birthday cake submission form. Please include detailed step-by-step directions for making your cake.
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Cake submitted by Pam L. from Lannon, WI
My niece and her best friend have birthdays on April 1st and April 2nd respectively. They like to wear clothes with peace signs on. So I decided to make a cake and decorate it with peace signs.
I made a marble cake from a cake mix. I filled it with homemade buttercream frosting, and used the rest of the frosting on the top of the cake.
A little tip I learned is to take a piece of thread long enough to go around the whole cake. And then just line it up by eye to the center of the cake.
Pull both ends of the thread towards you through the cake until they meet. This is how to get a clean cut so you can fill the cake.
Always keep the filling at least 1 inch inside the edge of the cake, so it doesn't ooze out the sides.
I decorated my cake by adding food coloring to the white buttercream frosting. (I use Wilton's frosting because their colors are more vibrant.)
I frosted the cake in all differently colored peace signs. Then added mini M&Ms for the details.
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Graduates of the Cultural and Environmental Resource Management Program have built the following careers with these entities:
- Various private consultants:
- Consulting Archaeologist
- Program Manager
- Environmental Scientist
- Various non-governmental organizations:
- Operations Director
- Habitat Program Manager
- Various city governments:
- Planner
- GIS manager
- Various county governments:
- GIS Manager
- Land Use Planner
- Transit Planner
- Various Indian Tribes (e.g., Yakama Nation):
- Fisheries Manager
- Historic Preservation Officer
- GIS Analyst
Various public utility districts (e.g., Grant County Public Utility District):
- Archaeologist
- Wildlife Biologist
- GIS Analyst
- Fisheries Biologist
- Recreation Manager
- Planner
- Various irrigation/conservation districts (e.g., Kittitas County):
- GIS Analyst
- Resource Manager
- Various universities:
- Scientific Instructional Technician
- Professor
- Washington State Department of Ecology:
- Water Resource Manager
- Regulatory Analyst
- Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife:
- Biologist
- Planner
- Washington State Department of Health:
- Research investigator
- Washington State Department of Natural Resources:
- Forester
- Resource Manager
- Washington State Department of Transportation:
- Environmental GIS/Data Systems Manager
- Environmental Coordinator
- NEPA Planner
- Transportation Planning Specialist
- Project Coordinator
- Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission:
- Interpretive Program Manager
- Interpretive Ranger
- Washington State University Cooperative Extension:
- Forest Stewardship Educator
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
- GIS/Environmental technician
- Project Manager
- U.S. Army–Yakima Training Center:
- Range and Training Land Coordinator
- GIS Analyst
- Environmental Management System and Sustainability Coordinator
U.S. Bureau of Land Management:
- Archeologist
- Resource Manager
- U.S. Bureau of Reclamation:
- Historian
- Anthropologist
- Social scientist
- U.S. Department of Inspections:
- GIS Technician
- U.S Environmental Protection Agency:
- Air & Radiation Manager
- Anthropologist
- Social scientist
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service:
- GIS analyst
- Ecologist
- Anthropologist
- U.S. Forest Service:
- Archaeologist
- GIS analyst
- U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:
- Forest Technology Manager
- Social Scientist
- Anthropologist
- U.S. National Park Service:
- Archaeologist
- Interpretative Ranger
- Park Ranger
- Ethnographer
- Cultural/Regional Anthropologist
Additionally, our graduates also go on to PhD programs. Included in these are:
Robert Berrens, M.S., REM (1984); PhD, Economics, Oregon State University (2003); now Professor, Department of Economics, University of New Mexico.
Gary Cummisk, M.S. REM (1987); PhD, Geography, University of Oregon (1995); now Assistant Professor, Geography & Anthropology, Dickinson State University (North Dakota).
Joel Geffen, M.S. REM (1989); PhD, Religious Studies, University of California–Los Angeles.
Allen Sullivan, M.S., REM (1994); PhD, Geography, Oregon State University (2001); now Environmental Management System and Sustainability Coordinator at Yakima Training Center.
Clay Arango, M.S., REM (2001); PhD, Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame (2007); now lecturer, Biological Sciences and Geography, Central Washington University.
John Ward, M.S., REM (2004); PhD, Environmental Dynamics, Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas (2007); now Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Paul Blanton, M.S., REM (2004); PhD, Geography, University of Oregon (2010); now Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Studies Department, Southern Oregon University.
Aaron Galloway, M.S., REM (2004); now PhD candidate, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington.
Jane-Leigh Thomas, M.S., REM (2006); PhD, department, University of Edinburgh.
Andrew Perkins, M.S., REM (2007); now PhD candidate, Geography Department, Simon Fraser University (British Columbia).
Carla Jellum, M.S., REM (2007); now PhD candidate, Centre for Recreation Research, University of Otago (New Zealand).
Laura Applegate, M.S., REM (2007); now PhD candidate, Department of Natural Resource Science, Washington State University.


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A selection of photographs made in 2008 that tickled my fancy. There is no real rhyme or reason other than the year they were made. Locations of the photos in order are as follows:
Front Cover: Taos Mountain, NM
1. Owl Creek Pass, CO
2. Santa Fe Art District, Denver
3. Taryall Road, CO
4. Cottonwood Pass, CO
5. Taos Mountain, NM
6. Old Schoolhouse in NM
7. Owl Creek Pass, CO
8. Old Taos B&B, NM
9. Taos, NM
10. Denver, CO
11. Chimayo, NM
12. Ouray, CO
13. Pingree Park, CO
14. Four-mile Road, Teller Cty, CO
15. Mora, NM
16. Ouray, CO
17. Taos, NM
18. Green Mountain Falls, CO
19. Cripple Creek, CO
20. Four-mile Road, Teller Cty, CO
21. Chimayo, NM
22. Mora, NM
23. Colorado Springs, CO
24. Cripple Creek, CO
25. South Park, CO
26. Fall Clematis, NM
27. Pingree Park, CO
28. Woodland Park, CO
29. Colorado Springs, CO
30. Green Mountain Falls, CO
31, 32, 33. Denver Art Museum
34. North of Pueblo, CO
35. Lucy
36. Taos, NM
37. Four-mile Road, Teller Cty, CO
38, 39. El Rito, NM
40. Denver, CO
41. Taryall Rd, Park Cty, Co
42. Colorado Springs, CO
43. Owl Creek Pass, CO
Back Cover: Four-mile Road, Teller Cty, CO
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Aspen Avionic's EA100 autopilot adapter has received FAA and EASA approvals for Century IIB, III and IV autopilots.
New chairman for Aspen Avionics
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Aspen Avionics reports that Dr. John B. "Jack" Mowell has been elected as chairman of the board.
Aspen Avionics president named Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — John Uczekaj, president and CEO of Aspen Avionics, was awarded Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year by Living Legends of Aviation at its star-studded gala Jan. 18.
Evolution integration kit for Avidyne DFC90 autopilot approved for C-182s
Aspen Avionics has received FAA STC approval for installation of the Avidyne DFC90 Digital Autopilot into Cessna 182s when interfaced with Aspen's Evolution 1000 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD).
Aspen Avionics cuts price on extended warranty
Aspen Avionics had initiated a price reduction for the company's Extended Product Warranty Program for Evolution Flight Display products. The program now provides two-year coverage for a small increase over the previous one-year program pricing, company officials said.
Aspen debuts altitude pre-select for King 200 autopilots
Aspen Avionics has added an optional KFC 200 altitude preselect integration kit to the Aspen AML STC.
Aspen enhances Evolution autopilot integration
Aspen Avionics has received approval of an amendment to the Evolution Flight Display AML-STC authorizing autopilot nav coupling to the 1000 MFD while in reversion mode.
Aspen Avionics' Evolution backup display TSO'd
Aspen Avionics has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval of the Evolution Backup Display system. Now available for third party STC and OEM applications, the Evolution Backup Display is a fully digital, independent flight display system designed to replace mechanical backup instruments used in Part 23 EFIS installations.
Working together
Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the Evolution Flight Display for general aviation pilots, and Avidyne report that certification is imminent for the interface between the Avidyne DFC90 Digital Autopilot and the Aspen Evolution Pro Primary Flight Display. [Read more…]
Evolution Flight Display upgraded
Aspen Avionics unveiled at Sun 'n Fun several upgrades to its Evolution Flight Display product line, including a flush mount kit that enables customers to mount the EFDs flush with their instrument panels. The kits will be available June 15. Price: $390.