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The Purchase College School of Humanities presents "Literature and Politics Post 9-11," the 2006 Royal and Shirley Durst Chair Lecture Series, with readings by Art Spiegelman (September 11), Marjane Satrapi (October 16) and Tony Kushner (November 13). All lectures will be held at 7 PM in The Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $35 for individual lectures and $84 for the series, and can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 914-251-6200.
Purchase College is located at 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY.
In 1992, Art Spiegelman won the Pulitzer Prize for Maus, his masterful Holocaust narrative, a two-volume graphic novel comprised of over 1,500 interlocking drawings, which portrayed Jews as mice and Nazis as cats. Maus II continued the remarkable story of his parent's survival of the Nazi regime. His new book, In the Shadow of No Towers, recounts the events of September 11and the political aftermath in the U.S. in ten broadside pages packed with drawings. Spiegelman worked for the New Yorker from 1992 until he resigned shortly after 9/11, where his many covers for the magazine were widely known for their blunt take on political issues.
Marjane Satrapi grew up in Iran where she experienced life before and after the Islamic Revolution. She went from living in a progressive family, in which her mother and grandmother encouraged her to be a bold and outspoken girl, to life under a regime that required her to wear a burka and that denied her a good education. Some of her relatives chose suicide over state-sanctioned oppression. She put her harrowing stories about post-Revolution Iran into comic book form. The result was Persepolis, the best-selling "graphic memoir" of her girlhood in Iran and her travels throughout Europe before she returned to Iran in her late teens. Her new graphic memoir, Chicken and Plums, about her uncle's life in Iran, will be released on October 16.
Tony Kushner's plays are always political and always prescient. In Homebody/Kabul, for example, he explored the impact of the Taliban before the rest of the U.S. was even aware of its existence. His award-winning plays also include Angels in America, Hydrotaphia and Caroline, or Change. More recently, he wrote the screenplay for Steven Spielberg's 2005 film Munich, in which he chronicles what happened after 11 Israeli athletes were murdered at the 1972 Olympics by Palestinian terrorists. His many awards include the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, two Tony Awards for Best Play, and three Obie Awards for playwriting. In 1998, London's National Theatre selected Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes as one of the ten best plays of the twentieth century.


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The College awards three basic degrees, the Bachelor of Arts (AB), the Bachelor of Science (BS), and the Bachelor in General Studies (BGS). A specialized Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.S.Chem) also is awarded.
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees require competent use of the modes of thought which characterize each major area of knowledge, and a deep understanding of at least one subject area. Each student is required also to achieve competency in the use of the English language, to acquire second-year college-level proficiency in a language other than English, must receive credit for an approved course addressing questions on race & ethnicity, and must fulfill the quantitative reasoning requirement. Beyond these general requirements, which serve not to limit but rather to enhance the value of the educational experience, students are free to choose elective courses to complete a minimum of 120 credits. The difference between the AB and BS degree is that the BS degree requires 60 credits of approved courses in the physical and natural sciences and/or mathematics.
The Bachelor in General Studies degree encourages students to take responsibility for structuring their own multidisciplinary academic program within guidelines emphasizing upper-level courses elected in three or more departments. This degree also requires a minimum of 120 credits, and includes the College Writing Requirements, the race & ethnicity requirement, and the quantitative reasoning requirement.
Credits and Grade Point Average
A student must complete a minimum 120 credits with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (C) or better (124 for B.S.-Chem.). The overall GPA of courses included in the field of the major for an A.B. or B.S. degree or counted toward the 60 credits of upper-level courses required for a B.G.S. degree must be at least 2.0.
College Writing Requirements (A.B., B.S. BGS, B.S.-Chem.)
- Part I. First-Year Writing
The First-Year Writing Requirement should be completed in the first year.
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- Part II. Upper Level Writing
Frequently Asked Questions about ULWR
Race & Ethnicity Requirement (A.B., B.S. BGS, B.S.-Chem.)
Students choose one course from a list of approved courses that cover issues relating to race & ethnicity, racial and ethnic intolerance and inequality. The goal is to prepare students to live and work in a multi-ethnic, multi-racial environment.
Frequently Asked Questions about the R&E requirement
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Requirement (A.B., B.S. BGS, B.S.-Chem.)
Students are required to take one or two courses from an approved list which focus on the methodology of quantitative analysis. The goal is to ensure that students achieve a level of proficiency in using and analyzing quantitative information.
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Non-LSA Coursework (A.B., B.S. BGS, B.S.-Chem.)
To qualify for a degree a student must complete a program of study which includes primarily coursework from the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts or equivalent LSA transfer credit.
Candidates for the AB, BS, or BGS degree must complete a minimum of 100 credits of LSA courses, thus allowing 20 credits of non LSA coursework in the 120 required for the degree.
The Language Requirement (A.B., B.S., B.S.-Chem.)
Students are required to complete fourth-term proficiency in a language other than English, most often by earning credit for the fourth term of a University of Michigan language course. The goal is to offer a means of access to the cultural and intellectual heritage of the world's non-English speaking majority as well as to provide reflective understanding of the structure and complexity of English itself. LSA offers over 30 different languages that meet this requirement.
Area Distribution (A.B., B.S., B.S.-Chem.)
Students must complete 30 credits outside of their major distributed over the following five categories: Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Mathematical and Symbolic Analysis, and Creative Expression. Through this requirement the student gains an understanding and appreciation of the major areas of learning and a coherent view of essential concepts, structures, and intellectual methods which typify these disciplines.
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Major (A.B., B.S., B.S.-Chem.)
The major provides the option for a student to pursue a thorough investigation of a particular subject or discipline. Course requirements of majors offered vary from 24 to 48 credits. In addition to the more than 75 majors offered, a student has the option to develop his or her own Individual Major Plan (IMP).
Option for Minors (A.B., B.S., B.S.-Chem.)
AB/BS students have the opportunity to complete a minor as part of the degree program. Departments have the option of offering a minor option and, although some departments will not offer any minor, others may develop several. As departmental minors are created and approved, students may choose to add a minor to their academic plan.
Requirements Particular to the BGS Degree
Upper-Level Coursework Requirement
A minimum number of 60 credits numbered 300 or above must be completed, with no more than 20 credits in any one department.
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It always seems like a shame to cover up a gorgeous new swimsuit with a towel or a sarong. Still, the café by the beach won't serve shirtless patrons, so you gotta wear something over your bikini top. The Kekaha Beaded Cover Up ($315) from Milly is a lovely compromise. It's as cute as a breezy summer dress, but see-through enough to show off a bit of your bikini's color. Wear it without shorts for a super casual look, or toss on a denim mini to hit the rest of the boardwalk for some shopping.
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Okaloosa County students also headed back to class today. For some, it was their first day of school ever.
There were the normal first-day jitters Monday at Destin Elementary School, where parents, staff, and students greeted the new year with enthusiasm.
Hands were held tight as hundreds of parents walked their child to their new their new teacher.
Parent Lindsay Fullerton took all of her children to Destin Elementary School Monday morning.
The family saw off the youngest for his first day of Kindergarten.
"He's the baby, but we're excited and he has a wonderful kindergarten teacher. We've had generations going to Destin elementary here," Lindsay Fullerton.
"It has been extremely exciting, just the smiles. It's what we work for all summer long," said Destin Elementary Principal Marti Gardner.
Garnder says parent involvement is what makes Destin Elementary more than a school, and more like a community.
"It's everything. It's the faculty- the outstanding dedicating, dynamic teachers. It's the school itself. It's the pride that the community has, that our teachers have. It's just a great place to be," said Gardner.
Besides long-time families, there are also a significant number of new families that moved into the area this summer, pushing Destin Elementary to a record high enrollment of 890 students.
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Summer is quickly approaching, and summer camp registration is in the thoughts of parents who want to provide great summer fun when the school year is over. "Mom, I'm bored" is a common phrase that will be heard in a lot of homes two or three days after school is over for the summer, and a great summer camp experience can eliminate boredom. Registration is now open for the best summer camps. There will be a variety of schedules for every need. There are half-day camp experiences along with camps that provide an all-day camp experience. There are camps that will offer activities for a week, two weeks, or an entire month.
Camps that offer activities that will help children maintain the skills that were learned during the school year are always a great choice. Children can maintain reading and math skills while having fun at summer camp. Camps with educational experiences offer creative activities that children can participate in without sitting at a desk.
Sarasota offers a wealth of summer camp experiences that combine fun with learning. Check out the camps in the List for some great choices this summer to avoid hearing "Mom, I'm bored!"
Technology skills at summer camp
Summer camp at St. Stephens Episcopal School in Sarasota combines fun with education during the summer months to provide the opportunity for children to maintain skills learned during the school year. Math and writing are part of the camp experiences that will also include using technology to create fun writing projects and math activities. The use of the Microsoft Word processing program is of special interest for the writing activities during this summer camp.
Camp dates at St. Stephens are flexible and continue throughout the entire summer. The summer camp experiences are open to children from kindergarten through 12th grade. There are developmentally appropriate camp experiences for math and writing that are divided by grades.
St. Stephens Episcopal Camp is located at 315 41st Street in the Bradenton area of Sarasota. You may call 941-746-2121 for information about summer camp at St. Stephens.
Out-of-Door Academy for summer
The Out-of Door Academy in the Lakewood Ranch area of Sarasota offers summer camp experiences that combine fun with learning. Science is a part of the educational experiences that children can enjoy this summer at the academy. Field trips are also a part of the summer camp experience at the academy. Field trips are coordinated with learning themes to add to the fun and education.
Registration information may be obtained by logging on at www.oda.edu/summer, or by calling 941-444-6965.
Summer camp at the Out-of-Door Academy is open to children ages 4-18.
Reading through the summer
The Reading Station Summer Academic Program is a great choice for summer camp fun combined with reading and math skills. Writing skills can also be maintained with a summer camp experience at the Reading Station.
Enrichment activities add interest to basic reading and math skills to keep children motivated in maintaining their reading and math skills that were learned during the school year.
The Reading Station is located at 7131 International Place, Suite 90, in the Lakewood Ranch area of Sarasota. Summer camp information can be obtained by calling 941-361-1173. Both half and full- day camps are available at the Reading Station. Summer camp is open to children in kindergarten through 8th grade.


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Polar expeditions have historically gotten a bad rap. Think sub-zero temperatures, dangerous icebergs and disorienting blizzards. But these days, sea voyages in the Arctic and Antarctic Circles come with complimentary drinks, flat-screen TV's, and full-service spas. At least they will when Silversea's expedition ship launches in June.
Silversea will start selling cruises on its recently acquired expedition ship (formerly the World Discoverer II) on Friday, February 29. The HSH Prince Albert II (it won't be called the Silver Dawn, the first name announced for the vessel) was named for Monaco's leader who has visited the North Pole and is passionate about protecting the Earth's poles from global warming. Fittingly, the ship will spend its inaugural season cruising the northernmost and southernmost waters of the planet. If you're wondering why Monaco, well, that's where Silversea's global headquarters is based.
The inaugural season of the Prince Albert II begins on June 12 with an 18-night voyage to the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, lying north of the Arctic Circle. The ship will spend time in Svalbard, Iceland, and Greenland through mid-August when it will cross the Panama Canal and head down the west coasts of Central and South America. From mid-November 2008 through February 2009, the expedition ship will visit Antarctica, South Georgia Island, and the Falklands.
So far, however, this is all the detail that's offered and without specifics it's hard to know whether these itineraries will feature new ports or will follow in the footsteps of established polar expedition lines such as Hurtigruten and Quark Expeditions. We're also not sure whether repositioning cruises through the Panama Canal and along the Sea of Cortez, also listed as options on Silversea's Web site, will be more like leisure cruises than hard-core expeditions.
Silversea's goal is to offer a more luxurious base for explorations than its competitors. The Prince Albert II will have all the comforts of a very nice home. Its 66 refurbished oceanview cabins will all offer flat-screen TV's and many will have private balconies. Also onboard will be a full-service spa, a fitness center, a beauty salon, Jacuzzi pools, a boutique, a library and an Internet center. State-of-the-art satellite communications systems will provide Wi-Fi and cell phone service throughout the ship.
The Prince Albert II will also carry a fleet of eight latest-model Zodiac boats will. The ship is itself an A1A ice-rated vessel.
Prices for the 10- to 21-night voyages begin at $3,867 per person based on double occupancy, and include shore excursions and Silversea's all-inclusive amenities.
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Mandeville, LA - Noah Millman posts at the American Conservative Magazine in part:
"If the secessionist cause is to be justified in the Declaration's terms, it must make one of two claims. Either there are no "political bands" of note to dissolve – the Union is a mere compact among sovereign entities, that any party may depart from at will. Or, if those bands are granted to exist, the election of Abraham Lincoln, whose party was committed to preventing the spread of slavery and to maximally restricting the entanglement of the free states and territories in the operation of that institution, was itself a sufficient threat to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" in the Southern states, and the culmination of a sufficiently extensive train of "abuses" and "usurpations" as to justify the dissolution of those bands."
Some in the posts comment section wax on about the wonders of General Sherman and his lethal march and the snactity of the "Union" that Lincoln forcefully attempted to hold together. Blogger/commenter Siarlys Jenkins opines that:
"There is nothing in the constitution prohibiting secession? There are provisions taking certain powers into the hands of congress and denying them to the states. Every state either ratified these articles, or accepted them as a condition of being admitted to statehood. In the face of these articles, a provision authorizing a process for secession would be necessary to render it legal...
LEGALLY though, the states have rights UNDER THE CONSTITUTION, which do include all police powers previously possessed, insofar as they are not reserved to congress, or to the people, or prohibited to the states, by a provision of the constitution. And General Sherman made an interesting point as he marched across Georgia. ALL the people of the United States have the right, under the constitution, to move to or across the land of ANY state. Generally that does not mean as a military force, but secession denies, e.g., to people in Maine, the right to move to or across Tennessee, and to people in Louisiana the right to settle in Illinois"
My response posted to amconmag.com: Some gentlemen fancy themselves both historians AND jurists in this string, nether have any more gravitas in answering the query than does John Doe, American Citizen. Mr Millman does not even provide us a head-fake in the direction that the Constitution is a legal compact, an agreement that according to the instrument's Fifth Article tells us how it gains it's powers and how they may be altered.
Employing Article V, the VA Legislature resolved in Dec of 1788 that unless Congress pass and submit a Bill of Rights (chiefly written by VA's George Mason) to the several States for ratification, that a number of those states would pursue their own convention to do so.
We know these Amendments were then passed by the 1st Congress and then ratified. Chief among them is Amendment X "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
The plain language of the Constitution indicates that the general government was not granted the power to compel or enforce membership in the union. The Lincolnite will cite the "rebellions & insurrections" clause which again, as understood when ratified is nothing more than a grant of power exercised at the REQUEST of a state suffering an attack on its [r]epublican form of government.


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Rulloff murdered his wife Harriet in 1844.
Eph Schutt chased Rulloff to Buffalo shortly after.
Auburn Prison was a model for westering wardens.
The shower replaced flogging as punishment at Auburn.
Rulloff assisted in making a model of A. B. Richmond's invention.
Al Jarvis learned philology in Rulloff's cell.
Billy Dexter got to know Rulloff in Sing Sing Prison.
The murder took place at the rear of the store.
Frederick Merrick was portrayed as a paragon.
Rulloff killed Merrick when the clerk had Jarvis painfully subdued.
Seneca Burrows photographed the drowned burglars.
Rulloff's wealthy brother Rulof, the lumber merchant.
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Rulloff's brother W. H. Rulloffson (center), the photographer.
Brother Bill was nationally known.
Sheriff Martin invited local worthies to the hanging.
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FORT MEADE, Md. — Sitting almost motionless, Pfc. Bradley Manning listened to his attorney argue that the soldier was young and naive and only wanted to enlighten the public about the bitter reality of America's wars when he gave a massive amount of classified material to WikiLeaks.
Prosecutors, though, contend the 25-year-old Army intelligence analyst effectively put U.S. military secrets into the hands of the enemy, including Osama bin Laden, and they want to send Manning to prison for the rest of his life.
Manning's military trial at Fort Meade outside Baltimore resumes Tuesday, with prosecutors expected to call an expert to testify about evidence found on computers used by Manning in Iraq. During opening statements Monday, defense attorney David Coombs said Manning's struggle to fit in as a gay man in the military made him feel he "needed to do something to make a difference in this world."
Manning has admitted turning over hundreds of thousands of documents to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks, pleading guilty earlier this year to charges that could bring 20 years behind bars. But the military pressed ahead with a court-martial on more serious charges, including aiding the enemy, which carries a potential life sentence.
Coombs said the soldier from Crescent, Okla., was "a humanist," a word engraved on his custom-made dog tags. As an analyst in Baghdad, Manning had access to hundreds of millions of documents but selectively leaked material, Coombs said. He mentioned an unclassified video of a 2007 U.S. Apache helicopter attack that mistakenly killed 11 civilians, including a Reuters news photographer.
"He believed this information showed how we value human life. He was troubled by that. He believed that if the American public saw it, they too would be troubled," Coombs said.
Prosecutors said they will present evidence that bin Laden requested and obtained from another al-Qaida member the Afghanistan battlefield reports and State Department cables published by WikiLeaks.
"This is a case about a soldier who systematically harvested hundreds of thousands of documents from classified databases and then dumped that information onto the Internet into the hands of the enemy," prosecutor Capt. Joe Morrow said.
He said the case is "about what happens when arrogance meets access to sensitive information."
Wearing his dress blue uniform, the slightly built Manning peered through his small eyeglasses at a slide show of the prosecutor's hour-long opening statement, watching on a laptop computer at the defense table. The slide show also was projected on three larger screens in the courtroom, which had seats for only about 50 people.
Coombs did not address whether bin Laden ever saw any of the material. The soldier has said he did not believe the information would harm the U.S.
The defense attorney said Manning struggled privately with gender identity early in his tour of duty, when gays couldn't openly serve in the military.
"His struggles led him to feel that he needed to do something to make a difference in this world," Coombs said. "He needed to do something to help improve what he was seeing."
Later in the day, the court also heard from two Army investigators and Manning's roommate in Iraq, who testified the soldier was online whenever he was in their quarters.
Manning chose to have his court-martial heard by a judge instead of a jury. It is expected to run all summer. Much of the evidence is classified, which means large portions of the trial are likely to be closed to reporters and the public.
Federal authorities are looking into whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can also be prosecuted. He has been holed up in the Ecuadorean Embassy in London to avoid extradition to Sweden on sex-crimes allegations.
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After a frenetic morning of registering attendees and getting them headed toward the workshops they wanted to participate in, SPTechCon is officially under way! The unofficial count shows people coming in from more than 35 states and several countries -- including a delegation from Nigeria that needed many levels of approval (both corporate and governmental) to be with us.
One interesting note about the attendees: many of them appear to be doing more than one task. In this economic downturn, with companies shrinking their staffs, people who had been doing development also now find themselves taking on some IT tasks. And company executives are sending business types, or attending themselves, to learn how to use SharePoint on their own.
Today features four full-day workshops and four half-day workshops, and the attendees said the speakers were engaging and very informative. A session for administrators featuring Todd Klindt and Shane Young drew a sizeable crowd, as did workshops by Errin O'Connor's EPC Group (SharePoint Start to Finish), Mark Ferraz (Building a SharePoint Architecture) and Bjorn Furuknap (Customizing the SharePoint User Experience). Bob Mixon's session on search, "Seek and Ye Shall Find," was lively and well-attended, as was the session by John Ross and Jennifer Mason on building an effective SharePoint team. Attendees will be able to review the slide presentations on the Web site after the conference. I'll report on the afternoon sessions after the lunch break.
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Outwell Superior 300LX Camping Lantern
The Outwell Superiors are a new range of high output lanterns by Outwell. The Superior 300LX features 3 exclusive NICHIA LED's powering a massive 300 Lumens of light.
There are 3 different lighting functions, high, low and flashing (Stan's a fan of this) and also a night light to make location of the lantern easier. The rubberised casing provides water resistant properties and there's a large handle for easy carrying and hanging within your tent or awning.
Takes 3 x D batteries with a run time of 25 hours.
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Outwell Superior 300LX-R - plenty to get high and mighty about with this much output!
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The Outwell Superior 300LX Camping Lantern is a fantastic very bright, durable light. Great value for money
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The rubberised body is very durable. The brightness of the three LED lamps is striking and illuminates any moderate sized tent. Batery life is excellent and infact we have not yet changed the first set of batteries.
Because the LEDs are placed on the base on the lamp, light is directed upwards or sideways but very little goes below the lamp. This can make reading a book in the tent difficult.
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Pastor Tony Evans: Schools need helping hand from churches
Renowned pastor to lead workshop on national Adopt-a-School project
Published: Monday, January 20, 2014 at 11:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, January 20, 2014 at 11:50 p.m.
A March 14 workshop in Birmingham will help area churches find ways to be more involved in local schools.
WHAT: National Church Adopt-a-School Initiative training workshop
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 14
WHERE: Southeastern Bible College, 2545 Valleydale Road in Birmingham
MORE INFORMATION: www.churchadoptaschool.org
"It is time now for the church to take the lead," said the Rev. Tony Evans, founder of the Urban Alternative, an international Christian ministry that broadcasts on more than 1,000 radio stations.
"It has become apparent that politics can't fix it. It has become apparent that man's social structures can't fix it," Evans said. "They have their place, but what they don't have is the keys. Only the church has been given the keys."
Evans, the senior pastor of Oak Cliff Christian Fellowship Church in Dallas, was the keynote speaker Friday for Moody Radio South's 25th anniversary celebration at First Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa.
Hundreds of pastors from across West Alabama along with local and state politicians listened to Evans' message.
Evans said that churches should shape the culture of the world, not the other way around.
He said one move in that direction that the Urban Alternative has done is to create the National Church Adopt-a-School Initiative. Through that initiative, churches adopt public schools and provide mentoring, tutoring and family support services for students. By adopting a school, he said the churches can show kids and their families the love of Christ, and through that, affect the culture.
The pastor also called on political and religious leaders to stop dividing people, whether by race, class, denomination or party.
"Most of the African-Americans who are here today are probably Democratic," Evans said. "They're probably Democratic because of a belief system that says that the Democrats are more socially compatible, compassionate and more concerned with justice than the Republicans. Most of the Anglo (white) Christians here today are probably Republican. And they're probably Republicans because they believe that the Republican Party has greater sensitivity to the moral issues of our day.
"But I'd like to suggest to you that God doesn't ride the backs of donkeys or elephants," he said, receiving loud applause. "He has His own team."
He called on leaders to look to the Bible to help guide their actions.
Evans is the first black minister to graduate with a doctoral degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and the author of several books, most notably "Kingdom Man." He has also served as chaplain of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks and the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
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As around 300 news media from around the nation gathered poolside at the Utah Olympic Park Sunday night to kickoff the U.S. Olympic Committee's Sochi Media Summit, memories came floating back on the role Utah has played in Olympic success over the past two decades.
It's been 25 years since the USOC took then-USSA leader Howard Peterson's vision to heart and implored the U.S. Winter Olympic bid cities to include legacy venues and grassroots programs for youth in their proposals. Utah's Governor, Gary Herbert, took a look back at the last 25 years as he addressed the media. Salt Lake City figured out the USOC's directive better than others and got the nod to bid for both 1998 and 2002 in return for building venues before it got the IOC right to the Games. And true to the USOC's directive, began building venues for athletes in the early '90s long before gaining the 2002 bid.
In January 1993 the then-Bear Hollow Sports Park was dedicated. A few months later, the freestyle splash pool opened. Less than five years after that, Americans Nikki Stone and Eric Bergoust stood proudly at Nagano with freestyle aerials gold. Hometown hero Joe Pack would follow four years later. They were just a few of the success stories that tie directly back to Utah's development of legacy venues.
The vision of the youths of Utah being energized by the Olympics plays out across all sports. Thousands of Utahns are getting a chance to live their Olympic dream. Hundreds more are making Utah their training or permanent home.
Under the leadership of USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt, the Olympic governing body for skiing and snowboarding has invested in its USSA Center of Excellence and will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Ski Team in Utah next summer.
Right here in Park City, thriving grassroots clubs under the Youth Sports Alliance are providing kids an opportunity to achieve Olympic dreams in nearly every winter sport.
All told, more than 1,000 athletes participate on 13 different competitive teams supported by the Youth Sports Alliance. Another thousand are introduced to skiing, snowboarding, figure skating, hockey and speed skating through Get Out & Play Elementary School Winter Sports Programs. Thousands more each season try cross country skiing at Soldier Hollow.
Sarah Hendrickson and the entire women's ski jumping team are good examples of the opportunities presented in Utah motivated by what they saw as young girls in 2002 and able to achieve their dreams through a local club. Ted Ligety, inspired as a youth by watching the likes of Alberto Tomba at America's Opening, is now a record-holding World Cup and Olympic Champion.
According to Governor Herbert, over the past two decades Utah has played host to over 500 major events, including nearly a hundred at the elite Olympic level. That will continue this season with eight World Cup or Olympic qualifying events in bobsled, skeleton, luge, short and long track speed skating, cross-country skiing, freestyle skiing and the naming of the first ever U.S. Freeskiing Olympic Team.
Many of the journalists were visiting for the first time since 2002, many more for the first time ever. What they saw here was something special in the opportunities offered to Utah kids. As Governor Herbert elaborated, Utah truly is the State of Sport.


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Nov. 9, 2010
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Northern Illinois 65, Toledo 30
Brigham Field | Huskie Stadium
DeKalb, Ill.
November 9, 2010
Post Game Notes
With a 65-30 victory over Toledo, the Huskies extended their winning streak to seven games to remain undefeated in conference play. The seven-game winning streak is NIU's longest streak since the 2003 season when the team opened the season with seven consecutive wins.
The Huskies improved to 6-0 in MAC play with the victory. The last time the Huskies' opened a conference season 6-0 was in 2004, when NIU achieved a six-game winning streak against MAC opponents from Sept. 24 to Oct. 30.
Under head coach Jerry Kill, the Huskies are a perfect 20-0 when they rush for 200 or more yards in a game, including an 8-0 mark in 2010.
The Huskies' 65 points against the Rockets rank fifth in NIU Records for most points by NIU in a game. The last time the Huskies scored more than 65 points was in a 73-10 victory over Buffalo on Oct. 28, 2000.
With 65 points, the Huskies recorded their largest amount of points against Toledo in program history. The sum ranks second all-time in NIU history for most points against a MAC opponent, with the Huskies' largest scoring margin coming off a 73-10 victory over Buffalo on Oct. 28, 2000.
With a combined 95 points, the Huskies tied the second place mark for most points in a game. Today's contest against Toledo was the first time the Huskies have seen 95 combined points in a game since NIU's 67-28 loss at Oregon State on Nov. 16, 1991. The most combined points recorded in a modern-era game was 97 in the Huskies' 59-38 victory over Western Michigan on Oct. 23, 2004.
The Huskies' nine touchdowns tie for third most touchdowns in a game all-time. With 28 points in the third quarter NIU tied for second all-time for most points in a quarter versus a MAC opponent. The Huskies' 37 points in the second half tie for sixth all-time against MAC competition and rank tied for seventh all-time in NIU history.
With 311 yards of total offense against the Rockets, Chandler Harnish passed the 6,000-yard mark for total offense in a career. Harnish has earned 6,275 yards of total offense to rank third in the Huskie record books, passing Marshall Taylor who recorded 6,138 total yards of offense. Harnish sits behind George Bork (6,402) and Chris Finlen (6,778).
Chandler Harnish rushed for a career-long 69-yard run, while totaling 149 yards on 13 carries against Toledo. Harnish's 149 rushing yards marks his third 100-yard game this season and the fifth of his career.
Chandler Harnish has now totaled a career-high 708 yards on 108 carries this season. With 1,476 career rushing yards on 315 carries, the yardage places him 25th all-time at NIU in career rushing yards.
Chad Spann tied his career-high with three rushing touchdowns, scoring his 15th rushing TD of the season and 42nd rushing touchdown of his career. Spann's 15 touchdowns place him ninth all-time at NIU for rushing touchdowns in a single season. Spann ranks third all-time at NIU in rushing touchdowns behind Garrett Wolfe (52) and Michael Turner (43).
Chad Spann's touchdowns continue a nine-game streak of at least one touchdown in each of the Huskies' last nine games. Spann has at least one rushing touchdown in 15 of the Huskies' last 17 games, dating back to last season's game against Miami (Oct. 24).
Akeem Daniels recorded his second and third career touchdowns. His first touchdown of the night came on a 12-yard run in the first quarter, with his second coming off a career-long 50-yard run in the third quarter. His first career touchdown came on a nine-yard run against Temple on Oct. 9.
Nathan Palmer caught a 33-yard touchdown pass to find the endzone for the second-consecutive game after recording a nine-yard touchdown against Western Michigan on Oct. 30. Palmer's touchdown was his fourth of the season and seventh of his career.
Tommy Davis tied the NIU career record for kickoff return touchdowns with an 83-yard kickoff return touchdown. Davis also scored on an 86-yard kickoff return against Eastern Michigan on Nov. 5, 2009.
Jasmin Hopkins saw a career first when he scored his first collegiate touchdown on a career-long 55-yard run in the fourth quarter.


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In addition to statutory issues, these briefs have addressed a wide variety of
Constitutional issues:
Article I Section 1 (Delegation Doctrine)
Article I Section 2 (Census, Apportionment Clause)
Article I Section 4 (Time, Places and Manners of Elections)
Article I Section 6 (Speech & Debate Clause)
Article I Section 8 (Commerce Clause, Naturalization Clause, General Welfare Clause, Necessary & Proper Clause)
Article II Section 1 (Delegation Doctrine)
Article II Section 2 (Invasion)
Article II (Appointments Clause, Commander-in-Chief)
Article III, Section 2 (Case and Controversy, Standing, Political Question)
Article III Section 1 (Judicial Power)
Article IV Section IV (Republican Form of Government, Invasion)Article VI (Preemption)
First Amendment (Establishment Clause, Free Exercise Clause, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Press,
Right to Assemble, Right to Petition Government)
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment (Due Process, Equal Protection Component)
Tenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment (Due Process, Equal Protection, Privileges & Immunities)
Other briefs have addressed important statutory issues (U.N. Participation Act, Gun Control Act,
National Firearms Act, Firearms Owners Protection Act, Uniform Code of Military Justice, Federal Election Campaign Act, etc.).
Our first Supreme Court filing was October 16, 1981, supporting the legality of President Reagan's
action against striking air traffic controllers. Of course, we have also filed many other briefs in various U.S. District Court, U.S. Courts of Appeals, State Supreme
Courts, etc. All of these filings since the late 1990's and some earlier briefs are available on this website, and we are working to post the older filings as well.
On December 21, 2006, William K. Suter, Clerk of the Supreme Court, wrote to the Solicitor General informing the General that,
although his office had waived a right to respond to the Michael New's petition for certiorari, the Court has directed the
Clerk to request that the Solicitor General file a response to the petition on or before January 22, 2007. (This deadline was
subsequently was extended to February 21, 2007.) According to the rules of the Court, within ten days after the filing
of the response, the Court will decide whether New's petition for review will be granted or denied.
Bill Olson is quoted in this Investor's Business Daily article, "Free Speech Coalition: Public Citizen has 'Ethics' Problem With its Grassroots Lobbying Legislation."
In response to our firm's still-pending FOIA lawsuit on behalf of TREA Senior Citizens League (TSCL) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Social Security Administration ("SSA") finally released the "U.S.-Mexico Social Security Totalization Agreement," hand-delivering it to the firm in late December 2006.
This is the first known release of the Mexican Totalization Agreement to the public. Previously even members of Congress have been denied access to this Agreement. The Agreement now can be downloaded from this link: http://www.lawandfreedom/site/publications/us_mex_tot_agreement.pdf
This document release followed a 3-1/2 year effort in which we filed a series of FOIA requests for TSCL seeking documents relating to the Agreement (even prior to its finalization with Mexico) with both the State Department and the SSA. The Mexican Totalization Agreement was formally signed in June 2004, but has not yet been submitted by President Bush to Congress.
The agreement, if allowed to go into effect, reportedly could result in illegal Mexican workers being paid billions of dollars in Social Security benefits, bankrupting an already strained Social Security Trust Fund.
Commenting on the lawsuit, Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC) stated: "I applaud the persistent efforts of TREA Senior Citizens League to try to get documents from the U.S. Government about the U.S.‑Mexico Social Security Totalization Agreement. The American people are finally beginning to get some of the information regarding this Agreement that they have been seeking for so long."
On November 15, 2006, we filed a petition for a writ of certiorari, seeking review by the United States Supreme Court of the dismissal of Michael G. New's collateral attack on his January 1996 court-martial. (Former Army Specialist New was convicted of disobedience of an allegedly lawful order for failure to wear the United Nations uniform prescribed for his unit's deployment as part of a U.N. commanded operation in Macedonia.)
At New's court-martial, New was deprived of his due process right to proof of every element of the crime of which he was charged when the military judge decided that the issue of the lawfulness of the order was not an element of the offense. By taking this issue away from the military jury, New was deprived of his opportunity to show that the U.N. uniform was an unauthorized foreign insignia, and the prosecution was relieved of having to prove that the uniform was authorized under a "safety" exception to the general rule.
Additionally, New was deprived of his due process right to a complete defense by the military courts' ruling that the legality of the Macedonian deployment for which the U.N. uniform was prescribed was a nonjusticiable political question, even though the prosecution was allowed to argue that the Macedonian deployment necessitated the U.N. uniform as a "safety" measure.
At stake in New's petition for review are not only his due process rights, but his right to a review and determination of his due process claims by an Article III court, independent of the President and the military command structure. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia refused to make such an independent review and judgment, deferring to the military courts on the ground that they gave "fair consideration" to New's claims.
New's petition demonstrates that the court of appeals' deferential standard of review conflicts with the standard of review not only in other circuits, but with previous decisions in the D. C. Circuit, itself, and that the Supreme Court should exercise its supervisory power to settle this important federal question.
New Petition for Writ of Certiorari with Appendix
Mr. Rudolph Stanko was convicted of possession of a firearm and ammunition in violation of 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(1), which prohibits any person from possessing a firearm or ammunition if that person has been convicted of certain types of crimes punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year. According to the statutory definition, the predicate crime cannot be any federal or state offense "pertaining to antitrust violations, unfair trade practices, restraints of trade, or other similar offenses relating to the regulation of business practices."
The indictment against Mr. Stanko charged a violation of Section 922(g)(1) based upon a prior conviction of conspiracy of violating the Federal Meat Inspection Act. Prior to trial, defendant's attorneys moved to dismiss the indictment on several grounds, including that the crime of which Mr. Stanko was convicted fell within the category of excluded business offenses. The motion was denied, and the case was submitted to the jury without any mention of the business exclusion or any evidence that the crime of which Mr. Stanko had been convicted fit within the exclusion.
On November 2, 2006, attorneys for Gun Owners Foundation filed an amicus brief in support of Mr. Stanko's appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, contending: (a) that the indictment was legally defective because it failed to allege that the predicate crime did not fit within the business exclusion; and (b) that the jury instructions were invalid because they did not submit the business exclusion issue to the jury. Since the business exclusion is part of the statutory definition of the predicate crime, it is an element of the offense, and thus, must be alleged in the indictment and submitted to the jury. Failure to do so deprived the defendant of his Sixth Amendment right to trial by jury.
Herb Titus spoke today at Liberty University School of Law on "The Bible: God's Lawbook for the Nations."
On October 17, 2006, Bill Olson and John Miles were faculty members at a Continuing Legal Education seminar on Exempt Organizations sponsored by the National Business Institute in Fairfax, Virginia.
On October 6, 2006, our attorneys had the opportunity to present oral argument in support of the Gun Owners Foundation amicus brief in Wyoming v. BATF. At stake in this litigation before the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming is the statutory and constitutional right of the state of Wyoming to conduct its own criminal background check for purchasers of firearms in Wyoming. The Gun Owners Foundation brief sided with the state in opposition to the BATF's insistence that Wyoming's background check did not meet BATF's "national" standards.
Today Bill Olson was quoted in an article in the Washington Times commenting on a lawsuit based on "public nuisance" law filed by California Attorney General Bill Lockyer against General Motors, Chrysler, Ford, Toyota, Honda and Nissan.
On August 18, 2006, our firm filed an amicus curiae brief for Gun Owners Foundation in the U.S. District Court for the State of Wyoming on behalf of the State of Wyoming, and the Wyoming Attorney General, Patrick J. Crank.
The brief was submitted in opposition to a BATF ruling that a Wyoming concealed carry permit based on a Montana criminal background check is not sufficient to allow an FFL dealer to transfer a firearm without obtaining a current federal National Instant Criminal Background Check. BATF objected to a provision in Wyoming law that permits an expungement of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence so that it cannot be reviewed by the Wyoming Attorney General in conducting a criminal background check before issuing a concealed carry permit, while allowing the record to be maintained for use for other purposes.
At stake in this case is the federalist principle that the states, not the federal government, have the primary responsibility to govern firearms use and ownership.
In July, 2006, our firm prepared a paper entitled "Assessing the Threat to Second Amendment Rights Posed by the U.S. Supreme Court's Use of Foreign Law In Constitutional Interpretation" which was published by Gun Owners Foundation.
The paper critically analyzes two recent Supreme Court cases (Roper v. Simmons, and Lawrence v. Texas) in which the Court has relied on international law to sustain constitutional challenges. In Roper, the Court overturned a Missouri law permitting capital punishment for 16 and 17 year olds, and in Lawrence, the Court overturned a Texas law prohibiting certain homosexual acts primarily because of foreign authorities. Additionally, the paper reviews the pros and cons of relying on such foreign sources in other areas. Recently, the United Nations has been pursuing a goal of eliminating all private ownership of firearms world-wide.
If the Court continues to base its constitutional decisions on foreign law, the American people may find their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms seriously undermined because of trends in countries which have had historic hostility to private firearms ownership and because of the U.N.'s penchant to restrict firearms possession and use to government officials.
On July 4, 2006, the legal team for Michael New filed a petition for rehearing en banc of New's collateral attack on his court-martial conviction for disobedience of a "lawful" order. In his petition, New documents the unmistakable fact that the three-judge panel decision -- affirming the district court's dismissal of his complaint that he was denied due process of law at his court-martial -- departed completely from the standard of review established in the District of Columbia Circuit for nearly 40 years.
Urging the full court to rehear his appeal, New not only supported his petition for rehearing by demonstrating that the panel opinion contained absolutely no reason for disregarding established precedent, but that the due process issues raised in New's collateral attack were of utmost importance to vindicate the ordinary soldier's constitutional and legal duty to obey only lawful military orders.
If New's court-martial conviction were allowed to stand, it will send the wrong message, weakening the duty of the commander-in-chief and his subordinate military officers to issue only lawful orders, and placing an inordinate burden on the enlisted man or woman who attempts to discharge his duty to disobey an order that is contrary to his oath of office to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
On June 29, 2006, we filed Freedom of Information Act complaints against both the United States Department of State and the Social Security Administration in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The complaints arise from requests for records made by TSCL beginning in 2003 relating to the Social Security Totalization Agreement which the United States Government has negotiated and signed with the government of Mexico, but which has not been presented to Congress or released publicly.
Freedom of Information Act Complaint Against the United States Department of State
Freedom of Information Act Complaint Against the Social Security Administration
Bill Olson is quoted in this Govexec.com article "Legislative Provision Would Benefit Postal Service Competitors."
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From day one, Buehler's Fresh Foods has valued customer service as much as providing high quality groceries to our northern Ohio customers.
When we hire new Buehler's employees, first and foremost we're looking for people who don't see providing friendly, attentive service as "going the extra mile." At Buehler's, that's standard operating procedure.
We also take great pride in being able to provide our customers with trained professionals, like our butchers and bakers, who have specialized knowledge about the food you're purchasing. Plus, our various specialists can customize each order to your specifications.
All Buehler's staff is educated and certified through the state approved ServSafe program. We have certified over 500 employees, making them true food safety champions working for your health and satisfaction.
Don't be surprised if our people start remembering your name when you shop at our stores – if they don't already. Our stores belong to you just as much as they belong to us.
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From the outside it is easy to see we are in for a great slice of bread. The wall-size windows let the sunny Colorado days and the eye of the passer-by wander in. The big kitchen composed of multiple bread ovens, mixers and loaves of bread cooling on the racks is a great example of a working boulangerie.
The real treat comes when the doors open and the smell of freshly baked bread mixes with the french being spoken in the background.
Trompeau Bakery is conveniently located in 2950 S. Broadway. The unassuming and friendly atmosphere, together with a great variety of baked goods from the traditionally French staples like croissants, baguettes, quiche Lorraine, to the hybrids such the grasshopper cookies or blueberry croissants, attracts families of all ages specially on Saturday mornings.
It does, however, fall short of the expected French aesthetics. Luckily, the product is great and doesn't need a fancy package to come across as one of Denver's best breads.
The coffee is dark, french roast; personally not a favorite of mine either here or in France.
Overall is a great place to stop by and try a sinful apple croissant, or the plain and oh so good butter croissant; and pack the baguette for dinner.


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Vandebilt's work ethic leads to title
Published: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 9:14 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 12:55 p.m.
HOUMA Probably the only sort of volleyball that can be found on Grand Isle is the occasional summertime game with the family on the beach.
But for a short time over the summer, a group of young ladies and its coaches used the island to prepare for the quickly approaching season.
I dont get them much in the summer because they all play softball, Vandebilt Catholic coach Kristin Chabert-Son said. But we went to Grand Isle, and worked out and had some team bonding. Thats why we use Grand Isle as kind of a team motto. We say it a lot.
The result of the trip was the first district title for Vandebilt since 1998, when Chabert-Son was wearing a Lady Terriers uniform instead of coaching the team.
In taking the District 5-II title, Vandebilt (18-10) went 8-0 in district play.
It was definitely something we were working for since the summer, Chabert-Son said. The girls are extremely excited because we met that goal. I knew this was a team that could do it. We just had to work hard.
The Lady Terriers have three seniors on the roster in Lauren Crane, Angelle Charlet and Alicia Domangue.
It was a wonderful experience for us (to win district), Charlet said. When we won it, it really brought us closer together. Everybody has put a lot into volleyball this season. We are getting close, and it helps out in a lot of ways.
Crane said the team has been unselfish throughout.
It was awesome, Crane said. The team really played together, and did it for each other.
And Domangue said she was happy that she will always be able to say she won a district title during her senior year.
Its been really exciting so far because we have been working so hard to reach this goal, Domangue said. Its amazing that my senior year we did it because I was really hoping I could win it with my team my senior year.
The Lady Terriers, who have fallen in the first round of the playoffs the last two seasons, accomplished one goal in winning the district title. A trip to the state tournament at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner would allow the team to achieve another.
Vandebilt must win its first-round playoff match (pairings will be announced Wednesday morning) in order to make the trip to Kenner and extend its postseason life.
We are looking to win that first playoff game and make it to the state tournament and experience that, Chabert-Son said. I want my girls to experience that. Just walking in there as the teams are playing is an amazing feeling.
The last time Vandebilt qualified for the event was 1998, and while no one on the team has played on the Pontchartrain Center courts, two Lady Terriers are very familiar with the setting.
Before Hurricane Katrina forced them to relocate to Houma from New Orleans as sophomores, Crane and Charlet each had some exposure to the state tourney.
Crane watched her former school Cabrini play there from the stands as a freshman.
I was telling them (her teammates) I went in ninth grade, and the floor was shaking from the noise, Crane said. I think itd be awesome if we can make it to state.
Charlet watched courtside as her former school Cabrini played there her eighth-grade season.
It is so surreal, Charlet said. Its such an awesome experience. You cant explain it with words. Just to be there with you team is incredible.
Domangue said the rest of the team is ready for the state tournament experience.
Its so exciting, Domangue said. For us to get that chance is unbelievable. Its amazing.
With just three seniors on the team, the Lady Terriers are still relatively young, and it has been the maturation of three sophomores that have greatly helped this season.
Sophomores Chelsea Allen (libero), Kayla Seringe (setter) and Nikki Guidry (back row) have all contributed.
The emergence of Serigne as a varsity setter has allowed Vandebilt to move Crane between setter and outside hitter.
We just wanted to use one setter (Crane), but its pretty much impossible when your setter (Crane) is also one of your better hitters, Chabert-Son said. She gets the most kills, and she is a tremendous athlete. So we brought Kayla in (to set). Her head is always in the game, and she is focused. She gets better every single game.
Crane said the more she plays outside hitter, the more she enjoys it.
For me, it was really different because I was never a hitter. I was always a setter, Crane said. I was always very short and little. Last year I grew a little and, they needed another hitter. I really like it. At first I thought it was weird because I never could hit. Now I like getting kills. Its really exciting.
The play of the sophomores hasnt gone unnoticed by the seniors.
I thought the younger players really stepped up a lot, Crane said. I think they have learned a lot and their confidence grew.
Kelsey Coombs (back row), Caitlyn Cloud (hitter), Emma Gaiennie (hitter), and Alaina Guidry (hitter) provide Vandebilt with a solid junior class, and hopes of continued success in the future.
We are excited about the future of the program because we have all those young girls. Chabert-Son said. Just getting to the state tournament with all these young girls would be big. It can only benefit the program.
If the Lady Terriers experience a close match anywhere in the playoffs, they can rely on the fact that they have been successful in close matches this year.
Vandebilt beat Ellender Memorial in two five-game matches with a possible district title on the line in both scenarios.
I think the whole time my girls remain confident that they can win the game, Chabert-Son said. They have the experience with close matches throughout the season. I think they know they can pull it out.
Crane said the teams success in close matches reinforces the fact that Vandebilt remains unified no matter what the situation.
It says that we dont give up when were down, Crane said. It says that we really want it and stick together.
For Domangue, the success of the team has a lot to do with its mental game and its preparation.
Coach has been pushing us really hard, Domangue said. I think our team is really well disciplined. I think our hard work shows on the court. Our team has the mental strength to pull out a win every single time. We have a lot of heart and play to the best of our ability.
Charlet said the Lady Terriers wont back down from a challenge.
It says we never give up, and we always fight, Charlet said. We just go for it no matter what.
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Canfield teachers have agreed to take a pay cut for the 2010-11 school year.
"They understand the hardship of this district," schools Superintendent Dante Zambrini explained at Wednesday's board of education meeting. "This saves $130,000 for the district."
In addition to 1 percent pay cut, the Canfield Education Association also agreed to an increase in health care premiums.
Also Wednesday, the board officially welcomed eight new employees.
For the complete story, read Thursday's Vindicator or Vindy.com
I see the recession is finally catching up with the rich suburbanites.
1%...this is nothing more then grandstanding for the November levy. 1% of a $45,000.00 salary is $450.00, hardly a sacrifice.
What STEP increase did they get this year ???? They may have taken a 1% pay cut, but they also may have gotten an annual STEP increase of 4% to 5%. The vindicator should ask if this is part of their bargaining agreement before they write this article.
I am a teacher. I need to respond to a few comments. First, Censoredship, please do compare my salary with other citizens who have my level of education. Also, add into that the $700 I had to pay this past summer for taking more classes, the $1000 I will pay this fall for taking additional classes and the $26,000 in student loans I owe for getting my Master's Degree, which teachers are required to acheive before their 10th year of teaching. Also, to Frank, not all of us get STEPS. I won't be eligible for another step for 4 years. I understand the economy is tough right now and we all must make sacrifices, but it kills me that these teachers took a pay cut and people are still complaining about them. As for the 8 new employees, I am sure most are replacing teachers who have left. There may be new positions needed in order to give your children a good education and/or to fufill state or federal requirements. Boards of Education do not add positions without a good reason!
Just a little information- All 8 teachers replaced teachers who retired or moved- there were no additional positions. I am also interested that people are distressed to read that teachers took a pay cut. OK- you don't feel like it was big enough- but the fact is, it was a voluntary cut in a year they were due to get a pay increase. They actually gave up more than the 1% because they are paying more for health benefits as well. Would you rather they received the increase that had previously been bargained?? I'm just askin??!
One more thing. There are a lot of comments that a 1% salary cut is not a big deal. I bet that if the Vindy reported that the teachers got a 1% raise (instead of a 1% cut), those same people would not be saying that a 1% raise is no big deal. They would be outraged that the teachers got a 1% raise!
The teachers DID NOT take a pay cut. They took a 1% LESS PAY RAISE!!!!!! They still got a 2% pay raise as well as additional benefits. Get your facts straight people and stop letting that idiot of a superintendant miss guide the public. Also, stop feeling sorry for the teachers, their fine!
bdmn_resident, your Master's and additional classes also get you higher up on the pay scale.
Is this a permanent pay cut? Or just like the State workers who made a temporary sacrifice the last few years.


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A "one-note joke" is a character with so few dimensions it's difficult to see him (or her -- or, occasionally, them) from most angles. The one-note joke may have served a valid purpose when the author introduces the character(s), but if the ONJ shows up twice, you get a feeling of déjà vu, and by the third time you find yourself asking "is that all they do?"
Entire movies, novels, and even series of works have been written around a one-note joke. Call it "high concept" if you wish, but there is nothing to it but a single premise and a lot of giving the audience exactly what they expect over and over again. One note, played again and again.
One-note is an expression that describes something repetitive, in the same manner as the same note played over and over again.
A one-note joke is a joke that is repeated with little or no variation. It's also an expression for a character or story built around a single cliché or stereotype, often used to describe it's two-dimensional appearance.
A repeated joke can be used to great effect, and the repetition then becomes a joke in itself. However, it can also easily fail and become annoying instead.
I don't find any authoritative reference (i.e. dictionary) on that, but the way I understand it is "a short joke", also known as "a one-line joke", aka "a one-liner". Uses reported by a Google search seem to agree.
It may also be used figuratively. For example, when used to refer to a film or video game, it means that the production has few funny elements, but otherwise isn't very funny.


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Models are very conscious of their figure and physique. They spend a lot of time and energy to trying to stay slim. They try to maintain a particular body weight, or slightly lower at times. Models have a specific schedule of work outs, beauty regime and time with their personal trainers.
Here are a few model diet tips to help you out:
Models have to constantly be conscious of their physique. Their daily routine requires them to look fit and attractive and to achieve this they must regulate their diet and lifestyle accordingly. They need to have specific exercise programs, healthy diets, and beauty regimens. A model diet plan is a must for every aspiring and established model. It can be hard work to look effortlessly beautiful every single day!A model diet must be able to satisfy hunger without adding too many calories to the diet plan. Therefore meals must be full of nutrition and free of cholesterol. A good fitness model diet may consist of a healthy breakfast, a satisfying lunch and a light dinner. A fitness model may require more calories than a regular model as a fitness model has a more strenuous workout. A model diet can also include an evening snack may to appease food cravings. It is a good idea to include egg whites in a breakfast as they are rich in protein and hence allow for a better workout. A protein shake must be included with lunch as this helps to reduce cravings. Dinner may consist of light, healthy foods such as steamed fish. Instead of having fried chips or cookies as an evening snack, opt for dried fruits or nuts. These fill the stomach and also provide energy. Many models also follow low carb diets as these help in muscle building. However, it is advisable to consult a dietician or a doctor before starting any diet plan. Following a model diet will help you attain healthy body weight and also keep you feeling fit. But there are some other healthy tips you should follow as well. Many models go on crash diets in order to lose weight quickly. However these are extremely unhealthy as they eliminate many important nutrients from the diet. The individual is also likely to gain back the weight rapidly once he or she is off the diet. Healthy weight must be attained gradually. It is also advisable to avoid consuming alcohol, caffeinated beverages and sugary foods. A model diet menu must include more fresh and raw foods and less canned food. A male model diet may include a higher amount of protein in order to build muscle mass. Protein supplements may also be recommended. Many models travel a great deal and hence are forced to eat out. But in such cases too, it is possible to make healthy dietary choices. Order foods such as grilled chicken or fish and avoid having a creamy sauce along with it. Instead of a main course, opt for an appetizer. Always order a salad along with your meal, but choose only low fat dressings. It is important to remember that being a model does not mean starving yourself. If your diet supplies less than 1000 calories, the body enters starvation mode and you are likely to feel tired and drained out. Therefore to keep your metabolism levels high throughout the day, a low calorie diet and regular exercise is essential. It is also necessary to keep the body hydrated and flush out your system by drinking plenty of water during the day.
Many people are keen on knowing what doo models eat to obtain and maintain their slim and svelte figures for which they are known for besides their beautiful complexions and skin tones. Now while does play an important role their diet and exercise regime is also instrumental in them looking tithe way they do. Skin quality, muscle shape and tone, energy levels and intestinal functions all require foods that are nutritious and these foods should be complimented with a fitness routine that is aimed at fat loss, mental wellness and muscle shape. The supermodel diet comprises of organic foods that is free from hormones, agricultural pesticides, chemical fertilizers and other such toxins. Additionally the model diet is rich in green and organic vegetables because of their higher levels of antioxidants, natural vitamins and even higher concentration of anthocyanins.
The model diet plan also consists of plenty of protein rich foods such as lean beef, chicken, beans, turkey, fish and so one which are considered t be healthy proteins. Protein can be consumed safely because the body does not store protein and protein is also a rich source of amino acids which are required to build and even beautify the hair, nails, skin and cartilage as well as to repair essential tissue. Some model diets may also comprise of organic proteins as they tend to be rich in vitamin C, Vitamin, beta carotene and organic proteins are also known to be leaner. Contrary to popular belief the supermodel diet also comprises of carbohydrates which are required by the body to function normally.
A deficiency in carbohydrates may result in the individual suffering from poor mental function, fatigue, muscle cramps etc which is not very conducive when the models have to saunter down the runway in stilettos on a daily basis. Some of the healthy sources of carbohydrates include whole grain tortillas, rye, brown rice, beans and even fruits and vegetables that have high fibre content such as yams, apples, watermelons, Brussels sprouts and so on. The model diet also consists of small amounts of the right type of fats especially in the form of omega 3 fatty acids that play an integral role in the health and maintenance of every system and cell in the body. Some of the abundant sources of omega 3 fatty acids are seafood as well as walnuts and flax seeds. Research has proven that consumption of omega 3 fatty acids is also beneficial in reducing the occurrence of cancer, depression and schizophrenia.
On the other hand supermodel diets do not include canned foods on account of their high sodium content. Similarly processed foods containing sugar and refined flour such as pastas, cakes, cookies, pastries and white bread also do not form part of a model diet as they are high in calories and are nowhere near as nutritious as unprocessed or whole grain foods. One of the pillars of the model diet is the consumption of plenty of fresh leafy vegetables and also fruits that have low sugar content. Most of the meats or fish that are consumed should be ideally steamed, baked or boiled.
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