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Houma company pays back wages
Published: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 7:31 a.m.
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A Houma electrical company was required to pay $73,605 in back wages to 15 current and former employees after a federal agency found it violated laws governing overtime and other pay-related issues, officials said.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Eagle Electric Inc. failed to pay employees prevailing wage rates, proper overtime and fringe benefits. The pay is associated with work for a federally financed construction project to perform electrical services on the Assumption Parish Community Center in Napoleonville.
A department investigation found that workers performing electricians' work were paid laborers' rates, which are lower, and were not paid fringe benefits as required, officials said. The investigation also found that the employer failed to maintain records.
The company agreed to future compliance with federal laws and has paid the $73,605 in back wages in full, agency officials said in a news release.
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You would honestly play the song from Donnie Darko and Tori Amos in the big house? Jebus, you are hilariously out of touch. I listen to a lot of the same music, but to play that for 100K people and want more then 10 of them to get excited is bonkers.
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Mountain dining establishments at Breckenridge resort will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a costume contest and food and drink specials. Wear your best green and participate in the St. Patrick's Day Costume Competition from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Sevens at the base of Peak 7. Sevens will also have drink specials all day and is adding shepherd's pie and fish and chips to the menu for the occasion. T Bar will feature corned beef and hash ($16.95, includes a beer) or Irish stout-battered broccoli with spicy remoulade, and The Maggie traditionally pours green beer for the day. Visit www.breckenridge.com for more information.Burke and Riley's Irish Pub opens at 8 a.m. on St. Patrick's Day. Snag a nice, big breakfast or even some traditional corned beef and cabbage, which is only available over the holiday. The restaurant will have live bagpipe music, Irish step dancers, traditional food and beer, and the staff will be decked out in St. Patrick's Day finery. For more information, visit www.burkeandrileyspub.com.Napper Tandy's Irish Pub will be serving up drink specials all day and live music for all ages from singer, songwriter and guitarist Dru Carter at 2 p.m. Visit http://nappertandysbreck.com for more information.The Breckenridge Recreation Center makes fitness fun with its Snowpitch Softball Tournament on Saturday. The second-annual tournament will be held on the fields at the Breckenridge Recreation Center and will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Team registration for the event has already closed, but spectators and costumes are encouraged. For more information, visit www.townofbreckenridge.com.High-altitude, high-energy rock 'n' roll dance band Peak 11 will invade The Gold Pan on Main Street in Breck on St. Patrick's Day. The show starts at 6 p.m., and the cover is $5. Visit www.peak11.com or www.thegoldpansaloon.com.
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The Commoners will play The Barkley Ballroom this year for St. Patrick's Day. This Irish jam rock band has been playing all over Colorado since 2003. The Commoners play a blend of original tunes, traditional Irish songs and classic rock-jam band covers performed with three-part harmonies and exude a fun-loving, happy and familial energy on stage. The doors open at 8 p.m., and the show starts at 9. There's a $5 cover. Check out the free pre-party at Ollie's from 6 to 8 p.m. with Flanders. Visit www.barkleyballroom.com for more information.
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DARTMOUTH — Cuban psychologist, feminist and HIV/AIDS educator Norma Guillard will speak on "Pushing the Limits: Race, Feminism and AIDS Activism in Cuba" at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the UMass Dartmouth Frederick Douglass Unity House, 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth.
The event is sponsored by the departments of Sociology, Anthropology and Crime and Justice Studies, Women's and Gender Studies, African and African-American Studies, the Labor Education Center, the Center for Women, Gender and Sexuality, and the Unity House.
Norma Guillard is a poet, educator, and advocate. As a teenager, she joined the Cuban Revolution's literacy campaign, and went off to teach reading and writing in rural communities. She has been an outspoken voice on issues of race, gender and sexuality in Cuba.
She is an adjunct professor at the University of Havana teaching psychology and gender, and a leader of the Cuban Association of Psychologists. She is also an advisor to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and to the United Nations Development Program on the issue of gender in the prevention of HIV/AIDS.
She is a principal collaborator at the National Center for the Prevention of AIDS and the National Center for Sex Education (known as CENESEX in Cuba), which spearheads work to educate against homophobia and to lobby for civil unions in Cuba. Additionally, she is one of the founders of "Oremi," the first organization of lesbian and bisexual women in Cuba. As a black Cuban, she has played an important part in ongoing debates about race and racism in Cuba.
Guillard participated in the effort in Cuba to reprise playback theatre, an original form of improvisational theater in which audience or group members tell stories from their lives and watch them enacted on the spot. This type of theater is used to facilitate discussions about the impact of HIV/AIDS from the personal perspective of HIV positive people and their families.
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Published: Friday, November 16, 2012 at 10:24 a.m.
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Second place hurts.
There's no doubt about it.
Watching your opponent cry tears of joy while you cry tears of pain is gut wrenching.
Watching as they hoist gold and you walk away with silver is no fun.
Watching as they celebrate and you are left standing there wondering what might have been stinks.
In our society I feel like we have even adopted the saying that "Second place is the first loser."
But that's not the way it should be.
The E.D. White volleyball program knows all too well about second place.
The Lady Cardinals have qualified for eight state finals in the program's history and just once — in 2008 — walked away with the state title.
No. 2 E.D. White again reached the Division III state title match on Saturday before dropping a heart-breaking 19-25, 25-20, 24-26, 25-16, 15-9 loss to top-seeded Ursuline Academy at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner.
The tear-drenched red faces of the Lady Cardinals showed how painful the loss was, but you have to look at all the positives that come with reaching a state final.
Some players in high school spend their whole volleyball careers never even making it to a playoff match, and eight Lady Cardinals teams have had the chance at playing on Center Court.
Anytime a team makes a state final means an awesome season was already behind them, and there were more wins than losses.
And while overall records are important, the players on this team seem to really get along and truly care for one another.
This is what senior Lady Cardinals player Gabby Dugas told me after Friday's semifinals victory over E.D. White's district rival Vandebilt Catholic in Kenner.
"This year has been awesome," Dugas said.
"We clicked the first time we met. We have been like sisters. I can't wait to finish it."
And although they didn't finish it they wanted, they finished it together, hugging and consoling one another like, well, sisters.
Those kinds of bonds and those kinds of moments — good or bad — are what make sports so awesome, and what makes sports so valuable to young people as a way to learn life lessons.
It really was another great run for the Lady Cardinals of Thibodaux again this season.
They went 31-14 overall, won a district championship, made yet another state final, gave the state champion all it wanted and had a great time doing it.
Now that the initial sting of Saturday's loss is starting to wear off, the players, coaches and fans should reflect on another outstanding season.
One that in no way should ever be overshadowed by a small silver trophy.
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ALAMEDA -- The excitement caused by the arrival of Charles Woodson on Tuesday wasn't limited to the outside of the building.
Woodson's return to the place where he began his NFL career sent a surge of adrenaline through the inside of the facility as well, Raiders coach Dennis Allen said Wednesday.
"He has his ideals and his thought process and he's not afraid to express his opinion," Allen told the Bay Area News Group. "We sat down and had a great conversation together and I'm looking forward to getting a guy in here like that who can bring that added dimension to the team."
Allen pointed to Woodson's 55 career interceptions, 11 of which have been returned for touchdowns. He also pointed to the leadership skills that emerged when his career ascended in Green Bay after signing as a free agent for the 2006 season.
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Woodson's influence, Allen believes, goes further than the defensive side of the ball.
"You want to play this game with a swagger, with a little bit of an air of confidence," Allen said. "Charles . . . he's got that swagger and I think he can bring some of that to our team -- not just defensively, but to the whole team in general."
One thing the Raiders are not concerned about is Woodson's health. In two of the last three seasons, Woodson has broken his right collarbone -- once in Super Bowl XLV and again last season, causing him to miss the last six regular-season games.
"That was one of the things we wanted to make sure of when we brought Charles in here," Allen said. "We wanted to make sure everything was fine and he was healthy, and from a medical standpoint we didn't have any issue with it."
Allen, who paused for autographs when his car was surrounded by delirious Raider fans who waited all day for Woodson's signing to come to fruition, expected a more quiet departure Wednesday.
"It was a great scene," Allen said. "We wanted to give them something to be happy about, and I think Charles is a great addition in our movement that way."
Woodson, expected to play free safety with the Raiders, departed Wednesday morning for Florida and the club was in the process of arranging a conference call for the local media.
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Dec. 5, 2013 -- Nelson Mandela, the man who presided over the birth of a democratic South Africa and who is often referred to as a "secular saint," has died at age 95 after a lengthy illness.
In a life that represented the triumph of the human spirit, Mandela spent 27 years behind bars and came to symbolize the fight against apartheid, a system of racial segregation introduced in South Africa by the ruling white National Party in 1948. It meant people of color were treated as third-class citizens, shut off from good housing, education, and jobs, and denied access to many beaches, parks, hotels, and restaurants.
Originally fought using a policy of passive resistance, the fight against apartheid eventually became an armed struggle. Mandela, leader of the revolutionary wing of the African National Congress (ANC), was arrested and charged with sabotage and attempting to violently overthrow the government. At the end of his trial he was sentenced to life in prison, where he remained until 1990.
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Share your experiences with the 17th Annual RC Cola-Moon Pie 10 Mile Run below Back to event details page.
This was a fun race. I got into town about 45 minutes before the start. Check-in was a breeze. The route was beautiful. The course was open to traffic, but there were plenty of police around and the locals were very cooperative as well. There wasn't much crowd support, but the folks that were out were great! It was pretty warm, but most of the course had shade trees. Several nice hills as well. I highly recommend.
If you are going to run a 10 miler in June, it would be hard to find a better one in Tennessee. As it turned out the weather was pretty good. There was a breeze most of the way and the shade trees were bigger than last year thanks in part to a mild winter and warm spring. The management was great including all the polyjohns in many locations. I really liked the chip start that way even if you are 20 seconds late you can still have your time correct. The food afterwards was good, once my nausea passed. The grape handler guy was just a little OCD, bless his heart.
I was very disappointed in this race. It seemed very unorganized, except for the check in. The water stations were serving luke warm water and sports drinks..one station was not prepared at all and didn't have the sports drinks ready. There were no crowds along the way which was extremely boring. The roads were not closed off so we had to watch out for cars. Thank God no one I was around got hurt because I didn't see one EMT or emergency personnel on the route. There were no bathrooms along the way either. I overheard and witnessed many people saying they had to potty in the woods (the woods belong to homeowners and I would not appreciate someone relieving themselves on my property!). Although the end was unorganized as well, it was the best part only because they had good food. I was very surprised at how amateur the race felt considering I've heard it's been around for a while. Needless to say, we will not be running in this race ever again.
On a lighter note, I hope others had a better experience than I did!
This was my first time running this event. Love the country run. Helped me to work on my hills when running. I will be back next year. People were great.
Was looking forward to the race. Sounded fun and it was the 17th year. Check in was fast and easy. Parking wasn't an issue (we got the an hour early). The run itself was nice and scenic. We train on hills so I was impressed with the rolling hills but they were fun. Back half wasn't hilly at all. My complaints come with many others. I did not like having to run around cars for 10 miles. The road should have been closed and cleared for the race and they were not. People stuck in cars watching us and runner having to run side to side around cars. Most cars kept driving regardless of the 100's of runners. If I wanted to watch for cars and more around them I would have run in my neighborhood. The other negative is the fact there was not one port a potty on the entire course. it was not an issue for me but as you know.....if it is an issue.......you need to have one. I do not stop for water so I can't comment on the water stations. Food after was good. Overall, I did enjoy the run, I just wish the roads had been cleared. I recently for the inaugural Viola Half and all the roads were clear and vehicle free and it was amazing!!! Not the case in Bell Buckle, which is sad for the 17th year
Second year to run this race and it was great both years. Very well organized and great food at the finish.
This was my first year running this event. I enjoyed the route and like that it was in the country. I'm not sure I'd describe most of the course as "rolling hills," but I survived. I didn't like that the road wasn't closed - cars got stuck and runners needed to watch for vehicles for the duration of the race (some of those drivers were moving pretty quickly through the runners). Water stations were not always prepared and there were no bathrooms long the route. Check in was super easy. The end of the race was incredibly unorganized - I didn't enjoy waiting in line for something to eat (I did just run 10 miles!). Overall, decent race, but I definitely expected more considering it's been around for as long as it has. That being said, I'd probably try it again next year and hope for better organization.
The first five miles has lots of shade trees and was very hilly, especiall the big one at about 4.5 miles in. Once you crest the big one the last five miles was relatively flat and easy, but with no shade and became very hot. The scenes were beautiful rolling hills, barns and fields. Good race.
Great event. Great community. Great people. And as always, the Nashville Striders did and excellent job with the event. This was my second year running this race and it's quickly becoming one of my favorites.
This was my second year running this race and I was even more impressed with how weel organized it was.....This is becoming one of my favorite races...I kept asking myself why do I really want to run up that big hill?
The course was great however the traffic on the race course was very dangerous. The drink stations were given warm water to serve to runners, not what I was expecting. The port-o-potties at the start finish line were great. Should have been a couple fo port-o-potties along the race course.
This was my 8th time to run it. Hot and hilly as always. Cooler this year. It is a fun run and a challenge. Always carry my own water because 2 miles between water stations is a long way in that heat. Well supported and good food after.
Great day was had by all! The course was challenging but was prepared. The best part was at mile 7 there was a tractor rigged with a water hose for a shower! How great is that? Only in Bell Buckle. The people were great and the biscuits with honey were a unique touch. I would definitely do it again.
This was a great race! It was my first time running it, but I'll be back next year. The course was great -- very pretty, and I liked the rolling hills and the shade. The people were great too. The warm water at the water stations was not ideal, but not a big issue for me -- I only need a couple of sips every couple of miles. As others have said, there weren't any porto-potties along the course, but -- it's only 10 miles. I for one didn't mind the traffic so much; I only saw a handful of cars, maybe 10 or 15 during the whole course. I was surprised to see them, but I didn't think they were dangerous. The drivers were very respectful. Someone made a comment about not wanting to wait in line for food at the end of the race, but a) it's only 10 miles, so it's like you're dying, and b) the food was hot, so of course they had to have a station to keep it that way, and of course you had to wait in line for it. And speaking of the food -- it was awesome. Loved the biscuits, and especially loved the popsicles for those waiting in line. That was a perfect touch.
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Hello! I am a newbie runner who is starting the Couch to 5k program in the winter...in upstate NY! I live at the base of the Adirondacks and it is already quite cold and blustery. What recommendations do other newbie cold weather runners have for element protecting running gear that does not have a lot of bulk? I am on a tight budget and would like to continue to keep up with the winter outdoor running routine. Any advice anyone can offer would be great!
Vests are great because they allow greater arm movement while also keeping the core body area warm. Check out some of your local thrift stores and Ebay because you can find some great bargains (some of the items may be marketed to skiers or hikers, but also work wonderfully for runners). The main thing is to simply dress in layers and make sure that the dri-fit, wicking shirt is on first. Basically, look for those climate control fabrics that are durable and insulated...they do not have to be the most expensive brands to work well, so look around and you will find lots of combinations that will do wonderfully.
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I've found that mittens work better than gloves for running when it's really cold. Mine are from Walmart for 10 bucks and work great. You lose a lot of body heat through the top your head, so a knit cap or toque (pronounced tuke) is important also.
I always advise people to buy a windbreaker with a full length zipper, you can use the zipper to control body heat if you start to over-heat.
Jasko has some great ideas, thrift stores are a good source for inexpensive cold gear and layering is definitely the way to go.
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A balaclava is a must. If you can't wear one one, then a silk bandanna over your face like a cowboy keeps your nose and lips from freezing. Cotton is better than nothing, but it absorbs moisture from your breath and freezes.
I ran a whole season wearing wicking thermal long johns under sweat pants 'cause that's all I had, but I was warm. And I wear goggles with clear lenses when I don't wear sunglasses, to keep the cold out of my eyes.
Keep your skin moist and lips chap sticked. And on real cold days, put Vaseline on your exposed skin for a layer of insulation. Don't forget to hydrate - cold, dry air sucks the water out of you with every breath. Oh, and if you are running at dawn/dusk or in the dark, you MUST have a good light or two, to be seen by traffic.
I LOVE running in winter. I admit, it's a bit milder here, but sub 30 F will be my norm for the next few months as I run primarily before sunrise.
I am fairly new to running in general and am wrapping up my C25K training tonight. I live in Wisconsin so I know a thing or two about cold weather I ran outside Monday night because I have a race Saturday and I thought I better get used to running in the cold, it was probably 20-25 degrees that night. This is what I learned. Rich in NH is absolutely right, mittens are the way to go, I wore gloves and my hands were freezing, the whole time I thought I should have worn mittens! I don't like hats so I wore my earpops which are earmuffs that go round the back of the head instead of over the top. I got them for $4.99 at Burlington Coat Factory. On top I layered and even that wasn't enough. I had an Under Armour tank on, then a long sleeve top and then a heavy hooded sweatshirt, I should have added a lighter jacket and that would have been perfect. On the bottom I had on a new pair of running tights but I should have doubled up because my thighs were freezing! A heavy duty chapstick is a necessity as Old Coyote said and to protect my face I left my makeup on which acted as a nice barrier from the dry, cold air. On my feet I had a pretty basic pair of Adidas running socks and my Inov8s. I really should have worn my Saucony trail shoes since they have a more grip, the Inov8s were weird in the begining and I thought I might slip on the pavement.
If you are running at night don't forget reflective stuff, I didn't want to spend a ton on fancy clothes with the reflective details so this is what I did. I looked in the cycling section at the sporting goods store because they sell reflective straps with velcro that cyclists use on their ankles for about $6 or $7, I put one on my ankle and one on my arm. They also sell little lights to clip to your clothes for $5 or $6, I think they are really meant to clip to a bike but it works fine for me.
A scarf around the neck helps with breathing, I was thinking of getting a fancy face mask but I heard about trying a scarf from a fellow runner and it works, I didn't feel uncomfortable breathing at all, just make sure it is the mositure wicking kind.
I didn't want to spend a lot of money on gear so I shopped TJ Maxx, Burlington Coat Factory, Marshall's those types of stores. I found running tights for $24.99 and $14.99 and tops from $9.99. I did splurge on my shoes because I had an injury that I don't want coming back and the Under Armour tank because I couldn't find any at the other stores I mentioned. I am running my first 5k this weekend and am really looking forward to it but all my cold weather preparation is for nothing since it will be in the 50s here this weekend
Good Luck and Stay Warm!
I just started cold weather running this year (sub-50 to 30 degrees)... I just started layering my tech shirts and a long sleeve in the middle, the tech stuff doesn't bulk up on you. Long spandex under running tights. I found Hind has a nice fleece tight which is very nice. Hands and head are critical otherwise you're miserable.
I also like cold weather running, but I don't really have a choice living in Wisconsin. Remember, you will have these items for a long time. I have a Nike Softshell jacket I bought at Kohls about 5 years ago for $50 (one of their many sales) and still good as new. My underlayers are all shirts from runs that I have done. I prefer to run in shorts unless it is under 10 degrees, so I have one pair of lined windpants that were given to me 7-8 years ago that are still good as new. I use a plain stocking hat, nothing fancy and bought a nice pair of running gloves for $12, even though mittens may be better. Target has some good running gear at affordable prices too, their C9 collection. You will have these items for a long time so even though you are looking at up front costs, make sure they are what you want. Like Rebecca, I splurge on shoes because I had very bad shin splints with cheaper shoes. I have a road pair and a trail pair of the Brooks Adrenalines, which has some waterproofing on them and has better traction when it is snowing.
Hope this helps...
Running in cold weather is actually pretty awesome. Once I figured out how to dress for it, I have no problem running in it.
- Dressing is all about layers, preferably thin layers. Everyone's comfort level is different, so the number of layers that you might select may vary. Heavy or thick garmets are bad. Besides, thin layers are lighter and easier to peel off and tie around your waist as you warm up. If it is windy, or a bit sleety, try a light windbreaker.
- Cover your head, neck, and ears.
- Make sure that your hands are well covered. If it's really cold, try actual snow mittens.
- If it is really nasty get something to cover your mouth and nose (helps control how much icy air you suck in...)
- Long pants of some kind are necessary if it's really cold, but your legs tend to warm up more than your torso. Don't overdo it with super-toasty pants - it could spoil your run. It's ok for your legs to feel a little cold when you step out; they will warm up quickly.
- Get GREAT shoes, a little heavier than your summer shoes, and preferable gore tex to prevent the snow/ice slush from getting to your feet.
- Wear GREAT socks. Don't skimp here. This is probably the most important part of your gear.
Good luck and have fun with it. It is a great experience and you will feel great. It is better than being couped up in a stuffy gym on a treadmill.
For the record, I'm not a die hard - if it gets into single digits, I go find something else to do.
I love running in the snow, but avoid icy days or days when the road/trail surfaces are icy - no need to tempt fate to slip and fall and hurt something. That would really suck.
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I have found that Good wool socks are a must for my cold weather runs. I am well insulated and hate to run in anything but shorts but I also do have pair of long bicycle pants I will wear for really really cold days (all three or four we get here in NoVA.)
otherwise I much prefer running in temps between 30 and 50. I have had my best runs in colder weather.
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runian73 - Great video. They guy wears wear more layers than I do, but then again - 1 below at 0% humidity (where I live) is WAY different from the humidity you get on the coasts.
I want to add that much of my gear I bought at the thrift stores. I'll get a piece that is "almost" just what I'm looking for for a few bucks, then I can wait for the perfect item to go on sale. I splurged on some Balega wool socks for sub zero days.
I have several pair of cheap, Walmart women's stretch knit gloves for mild cold weather. They're a buck a pair, so if they get lost, no biggie. I also have running gloves, and I haven't needed mittens so far. Again, low humidity .
The oft repeated statement about losing most of your heat through your head is misleading. This came from a study where soldiers were dressed in winter BDUs, with no head covering, and then heat loss analyzed. Well, of COURSE the heat escaped through their heads! The rest of their bodies were covered; what do you expect! Just saying that when I run in cool weather (25-35 degrees) I wear shorts and a hat, and most of my heat loss is through my legs. Runners with long hair can sometimes get by with ear warmers.
Lastly, for traction use screw shoes. http://www.competitiverunner.com/screwshoes.html
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I've been a MI winter runner my entire life. I love running when no one else is willing to go out!
I agree with all others - layers are a must. My goto clothes (unless it is really cold and then I layer more) are running shorts with heavier tights over top. I normally have on a long sleeve moisture wicking shirt with a moisture wicking T-shirt over top. I wear a 10 yr old nike shell full zip windbreaker. I have several hats, but my favorite one is a simple fleece hat from old navy. I normally wear gloves from kohls that I can just throw in the wash when done. (I have about 4 pairs of gloves I alternate between depending on how cold it is outside.)
The two things I do differently are to wear heavier socks such as those for skiing or hiking in my running shoes. They are a little bulky, but otherwise with the running shoe venting, my feet freeze! If running in the snow check out "YAKTRAKS" I prefer the PRO for $30. You will still slide on ice, but it makes your footing predictable. They will wear down if you run on concrete too much, but I had a sister who was a collegate runner who slipped and broke her ankle, so they are a must for me!
If it is darker out, I wear what I can best describe as a crossing guard reflective vest that I bought at a local running store for $25ish? I used to do shift work, so I would do the majority of runs before work when it was dark outside, so this was a must for me as well.
Good luck!
The amount of heat lost through the head is due to the large quantity of blood flowing through it to supply your brain with oxygen. The head is also relatively thin compared to the muscle, fat and thicker skin at other parts of the body.
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Folks on limited budgets should know that they can stretch their food pennies with a tasty, nutritious combination of pinto beans and corn. Such a diet is not the marginal bill of fare you might imagine, either. Rather, as generations of poor people throughout Mexico and the southwestern United States have proven, it can supply a fair amount of the body's daily requirements of vitamins and minerals and a goodly portion of the necessary proteins.
Neither beans nor corn alone, of course, is such a complete food because neither is a complete protein. Beans, however, contain all the essential amino acids but one, methionine, which just happens to be the amino acid that corn does have. Together, a mixture of two parts corn and one part beans is almost equal in protein quality to fresh milk. Add some fruits and vegetables to supply the vitamins and minerals that beans and corn lack and top with some real milk, and you've got a fairly well-balanced diet that is both tasty and very economical. The further addition of fresh wheat germ and an occasional egg should round this menu off a lot closer to nutritionally perfect than the "average" American diet without raising the total cost too many pennies.
Now I'm not recommending that everyone completely switch from sirloin steaks, or even hamburger, to a morning, noon and night diet of pinto beans and corn. However, when money's short or you're trying to save every extra nickel for the down-payment on that farm, it is nice to know that a regular substitution of corn and beans for a meat dish can spin the old budget out by a rather large factor.
For instance, in New Mexico—where pinto beans are dryfarmed in semi-arid fields—they may be purchased in bulk at minimal cost. Even after the beans are shipped half-way across the country, they usually sell at a super-low price of 15-20¢ per pound (less than 10¢ a day per person) that will fit almost anybody's food budget. (I bought 10 pounds of bulk mixed beans in West Virginia recently for only 10¢ a pound.—JS) Dry corn is just as inexpensive, making the combination much more economical than meat, milk or any other source of protein.
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Pinto Beans (Frijoles)
2 cups beans10 cups water (approx.)4 tablespoons bacon fat or 1 cup diced salt pork2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon chili powdersalt to taste
Pick rocks, seed or bad beans from the pintos. Wash and cover with water and let the beans soak overnight. If the pintos haven't been soaked, put them over heat, bring to a boil, cover, turn off heat and let the beans sit for one hour before continuing with the cooking process. Add sugar and garlic to the pintos, place them over heat, cover and simmer.
Throw in some bacon fat or a chunk of salt pork after the beans have cooked at least a half hour and add enough boiling water during cooking to keep the pintos covered. Depending on altitude and water softness, the total cooking time will be three to six hours.
Add paprika and chili powder when the pintos are about half done and, after they've become tender, add salt and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until the seasoning has cooked into the beans and the juice has slightly thickened.
Bean Cakes
2 cups mashed beans1 small onion, chopped½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons cornmeal1 tablespoon flour1 teaspoon chili powder
Mash beans with a fork and add cornmeal, salt, flour and chili powder. Stir well. Add the chopped onion and mix until well blended. If the mixture is too dry, thin it with bean juice or a small amount of water. Heat a skillet and grease it with bacon drippings. When the pan is hot, drop in the bean mixture by the spoonful and mash each cake flat with a spoon. Brown and serve.
Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)
Melt about three teaspoons of bacon fat for each cup of leftover beans (the fat keeps the beans from losing their flavor). Add a little flour and some chopped onions or hot chili peppers to the pintos and spoon them into the hot grease. Grated cheese may be melted into the beans just before they're taken off the fire. Serve piping hot.
Pinto Bean Sandwich
Pinto bean sandwiches served with tall glasses of iced tea add zest to any lunch.
½ cup pinto beans, mashed with fork1 tablespoon chopped green chili peppers1 tablespoon chopped or grated onions1 tablespoon diced celery or dill pickles
Add the other ingredients to the mashed beans and spread the mixture on slices of homemade bread or roll it into a tortilla. Top with lettuce or mustard greens.
Pinto Bean Salad
2 cups cooked pinto beans, drained2 green chili peppers, chopped2 cucumbers, chopped½ cup grated cheese½ small onion, chopped½ cup diced celery2 medium tomatoes, slicedsalt and pepper to taste
Toss with three tablespoons salad oil and serve on lettuce leaf.
The corn tortilla, piping hot from the griddle, or a skillet of bright yellow cornbread—with a platter of sliced red tomatoes, fresh green onions and a tall glass of ice cold milk served with that steaming pot of pinto beans—will round out a luscious, penny-saving meal. To make the tortilla, you'll first need some lime hominy.
Lime Hominy (Nixtamal)
Hominy from blue native or concho corn is considered best for tortillas, but other varieties can be used successfully.
2 quarts corn4 heaping tablespoons powdered lime (purchased from the hardware store)4 quarts water
Dissolve the lime in water and then add the corn. Stir well and put the mixture in a granite or enameled pan (do not use a metal container). Place the water-lime-corn mixture over low heat and cook until the hulls loosen from the kernels. Remove from heat, drain off the liquid and wash the corn several times in cold water until all the lime is removed and the water is clear.
Lime Hominy Tortillas (Tortillas de Nixtamal)
With lime hominy in hand, you're ready to make tortilla dough, or masa.
Run the hominy through the medium knife of a food chopper several times. If it's too dry, add a bit of water so the masa will hold together. Shape the dough into balls the size of a hen egg, place one end of a damp kitchen towel on a flat, hard surface, put a ball of masa on it and cover the dough with the other end of the towel. Flatten the tortilla with a small board or rolling pin until it's about 1/8inch thick. Or, if you prefer, work the ball into a large, thin pancake with your hands. Lightly grease a griddle and cook the tortilla on both sides.
Old Fashioned Cornbread
2 cups yellow cornmeal1 cup flour3 tablespoons bacon drippings2 eggs2 tablespoons sugar1½ teaspoons salt1½ cups milk3 teaspoons baking powder
Measure cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl and stir. Add milk, mix well, add eggs and beat thoroughly. Stir in the bacon drippings and beat again until well blended. Melt two tablespoons of fat in a heated cast iron skillet, pour the batter into the hot pan and place it in a 400° F. oven. Cook about 40 minutes, or until the cornbread is lightly browned on top. If thinner, crustier bread is desired, divide the batter into two skillets and bake it about 25 minutes.
Chili Cheese Cornbread
1 cup yellow cornmeal,½ cup flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 cups milk2 eggs1 can green chili peppers, chopped1 cup grated cheese4-5 tablespoons melted butter or bacon drippings½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Mix the dry ingredients together, add milk and beat well Add butter or fat, stir, drop in eggs and beat vigorously until well blended. Stir in grated cheese, pour the batter into hot, greased skillet and place the pan in a 325° F oven. Bake 50 minutes and serve hot.
Both beans and corn can be dried and kept for long periods and kept for long periods of time with very little loss of flavor or nutritional value. Drying is a handy method of preserving the foods because the process reduces 100 pounds of either to only about 10 pounds.
The Dryer
You can quite quite easily and inexpensively construct a drying tray or trays to use over your stove or range. Make the trays whatever size you find handiest by nailing together rectangular frames of ½ X 2-inch wooden strips and tacking small mesh wire screening across the frames' bottoms. The tray may be suspended from the ceiling and used while cooking or—if this is inconvenient—hung from a framework crane that may be swung out of the way when not in use.
One important point: when drying any kind of food over an oil stove, a tin or galvanized sheet should be placed below the bottom tray to prevent oil fumes from reaching and penetrating the edibles.
Drying Beans
After the beans have matured and dried on the vine they should be shelled, placed on the drying racks and heated to 165-180° F. for 10 to 15 minutes. This will destroy any insect eggs in the beans. If you don't want to build trays, spread the beans on a flat baking pan and put them in the oven. The beans are dry enough when they no longer stick together after you squeeze a few in your hand, or when a single bean can be pressed without moisture coming to the surface. Remove the beans from heat and let them cool.
Drying Corn
Dried sweet corn can be used in many delightful and economical soups, breads, casseroles and stews. Select freshly gathered ears in the milk stage, ready for table use. Blanch the corn by wrapping the ears in a piece of cheesecloth or placing them in a wire basket or similar porous container, and plunging them into boiling water for 8-12 minutes to set the milk. Blanching gives the corn a thorough cleaning, removes objectionable flavors and odors, kills bacteria and softens and loosens the fiber to allow quicker and more uniform evaporation of moisture during drying. Do not blanch longer than the prescribed time or color will be lost, the starch will partially cook to a paste and—worst of all—some of the valuable nutrients will dissolve out.
After blanching, drain the corn well and slice off the rows of kernels with a sharp knife. Spread the corn one layer deep on a drying rack or put it in a pan in a 130° F. oven. Gradually raise the temperature to 140° F. while stirring frequently. When the corn is hard and semi-transparent remove it from the trays and let it cool.
Storage Containers
When the dry beans and corn have cooled, place them in milk cartons (the wax coating makes these cartons great for storage) or some other light and insect-proof boxes, bags or cans. The containers should not be completely air-tight since the corn and beans must be allowed to "breathe" as they continue to dry in the cans.
Both beans and corn should be conditioned daily for the first 10-14 days after drying. Keep the containers open and covered only with clean, dry cloth during this time, and stir the dried products or pour them from container to container regularly. When no change in moisture content has been observed for several days, the food is ready for permanent storage.
After conditioning, the dried corn and beans may be sealed in the containers and stored for long periods of time if kept warm, dry, well-ventilated and protected from insects and rodents. Check the boxes, cans and/or bags from time to time and—if any dampness is found—remove the contents, dry them in a warm oven and return the corn and beans to the containers.
Revitalizing Dried Beans and Corn
Approximately three to five cups of water must be added to a recipe for every cup of dried corn or beans. Before using the dried corn, cover it with water and soak the kernels until they are swollen. Add enough water to cover the swelled kernels (if necessary), put in a bit of honey or sugar and bring the corn to a boil. Then turn the heat down and cook the corn slowly until it's almost tender. Salt, pepper and butter to taste and finish cooking.
Dried corn may also be run through a food chopper and added to soups at the same time that onions and carrots are dropped into the boiling water.
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Governor says tax talks are tough process
Published: Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 10:48 p.m.
RALEIGH (AP) — Gov. Pat McCrory said Wednesday that he and North Carolina legislative leaders are going through a "tough process" working on a tax overhaul, but he isn't going to spend a long time trying to facilitate a deal.
McCrory said he's feeling there will be a positive outcome to negotiations between House and Senate Republicans.
The two chambers have passed competing tax plans and are trying to work out an agreement. Lawmakers have said they want the tax changes settled first before a final two-year state government budget is finalized so they'll know how much money they have to spend through mid-2015.
McCrory said he's looked at many tax scenarios but hasn't made his own offer to legislators. He has told them there are certain tax changes he wouldn't support. The Republican governor also has said he's concerned about whether there will be enough money to carry out some of his priorities.
"We're going through a tough process that I hope that we can reach a consensus on, but as the governor I've got to make sure the numbers add up and that's my major issue," McCrory said in an interview following a bill signing ceremony in the old Capitol building. .
McCrory isn't necessarily in a position of strength. The legislature doesn't have a hard deadline to pass a plan, and Republicans have large enough majorities in both chambers to override a McCrory veto, although such actions aren't likely. Republican lawmakers, however, want to end the legislative session in July. A bill sitting on McCrory's desk would keep government operating through July 31 while a budget is being worked out.
"I hope we can reach (a tax) consensus within the next week among the leadership. I don't want this to drag out much longer," the governor said. "I either want to come to a consensus on a plan, or move on to many of the other important items we all have to deal with."
The competing House and Senate plans differ on the extent of reductions to corporate and individual income tax rates and changes to business franchise taxes. The chambers also don't agree on which sales tax exemptions should end and which services should be subject to the tax.
McCrory has said he wants income tax rates lower to become more competitive with surrounding states and that any plan should be "revenue neutral," meaning it would not immediately increase the state's share of revenue.
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Well, I guess I'm really dumb, but I can't manage to have PMS started after booting my Debian server... But this is what I've done (which I think is explained in first post ) :
Downloaded pms-linux-1.10.5.tgz on my desktop, then extracted it. I got now a folder called pms-linux-1.10.5 with all files in it (pms.jar, PMS.conf, PMS.sh, etc...).
Then I downloaded PS3MediaServer2.0.zip, also on my desktop. I extracted the PMS.sh into my pms-linux-1.10.5, and the PS3MediaServer into /etc/init.d. Am I still right ?
After that, I opened PS3MediaServer with nano as root, and changed those lines :
Still ok ?
I made the script PS3MediaServer executable, with "chmod +x PS3MediaServer", and updated rc.d as described in the first post. And I still got nothing on the PS3 after another reboot of my computer
Ok, I'm sure I did something wrong, but I just tried to follow what was said in first post
If anyone has an idea Sorry for such a first crappy post


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As the stagnant Speak Up forum begins to fade and TAY rises to power, Speak Up on Kotaku will soon be Speak Up Among Yourselves, or whatever name you guys pick for it. In the meantime, commenter HerpDerpDerp doesn't think the classic RPG Earthbound is as good as people say.
I think Earthbound is overrated, and I don't even think it's one of the 10 best RPGs on the SNES. Like, yeah, it's quirky, it's cute, all this, but... I didn't find it very fun. I didn't think it was nearly as "funny" or absurd as people say it is, and the gameplay was just... Meh.
I only bring this up because I've come across a lot of Earthbound worship and retrospective videos on YouTube, and these guys praise it like it's the best thing ever... But I didn't like it. Just like Shadow of the Colossus, SMB3, Grand Theft Auto, Read Dead Redemption, Arkham City, the Tales series and Resident Evil 4, it's one of those games that everyone seems to think is incredible, but that I just don't like. It's not even that I dislike the kind of game Earthbound is - in fact, I'm a really big fan of Mother 3. But I really don't agree with Earthbound's status as "ZOMG BEST GAYM ON TEH SNES". There are games - like Ocarina of Time and Half-Life 2 - that reach the status of perfect, legendary games, but too many mediocre games are often put in the same class as them.


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SAN FRANCISCO -- In a surprising ruling, a federal appeals court Thursday declared unconstitutional the restrictions that many California counties have used to sharply limit the right to carry a concealed handgun.
The 2-1 ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a San Diego case isn't final because it could still be appealed. But if it stands, "California will join the vast majority of other states that now (freely) issue permits to people for self-defense," said Chuck Michel, attorney for the California Rifle and Pistol Association.
That would be a sea change for most Bay Area counties, where sheriffs generally require applicants to show evidence that their safety is at such great risk that it can only be addressed by giving them a permit to carry a gun. But in other parts of the Golden State, it's much easier to get a concealed-carry permit: While sheriffs in urban counties hand out permits by the dozens, sheriffs in less-populated rural continues hand them out by the thousands.
Thursday's ruling, cheered by pro-gun groups and panned by gun-control advocates, means that one day all law-abiding Californians with the right training and a desire for self-defense could have the right to carry concealed handguns.
San Diego still can seek review of the ruling by an 11-judge panel of the 9th Circuit. If that is denied, or if either side chooses to appeal the larger panel's ruling, the case could go to the U.S. Supreme Court.
By state law, requirements for concealed-carry permits include demonstrating "good moral character," taking a training course and establishing "good cause."
It's up to counties and cities to set policies for seeking such permits, and this lawsuit -- filed by several San Diego residents and Michel's organization -- challenged San Diego's interpretation of "good cause."
The county's policy requires "a set of circumstances that distinguish the applicant from the mainstream and causes him or her to be placed in harm's way." But concern for "one's personal safety alone is not considered good cause," San Diego's policy says. Applicants have had to provide documentation -- such as restraining orders, letters from law enforcement or prosecutors -- to prove a special need for self-protection.
A federal district judge had ruled that's OK in order to protect public safety, but the 9th Circuit reversed that ruling Thursday, finding the county's policy "impermissibly infringes on the Second Amendment right to bear arms in lawful self-defense."
Among those lauding Thursday's ruling was Tom Scocca of San Jose, who sought a concealed-carry permit in 2008 but was turned down by Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith after he could not show "good cause."
The former law enforcement officer, who now heads up global security at a major Silicon Valley tech company, sued Smith, saying her denial was unconstitutional especially when others with similar backgrounds in the county had received permits. His case had been put on hold pending the 9th Circuit's ruling in the San Diego case and a similar one in Yolo County.
Scocca said Thursday's ruling had him "checking the calendar to see if it was April Fool's Day," because "no one really expected an opinion of that type out of the 9th Circuit." He said he's guardedly optimistic that the decision will stick even if appealed.
Most Bay Area counties have policies like San Diego's. Alameda County, for example, requires an applicant to show "a documented, presently existing, clear and present danger to life or great bodily harm" specific to the applicant or that person's immediate family. The applicant also must show that police or other measures can't adequately address that danger and that issuing a permit is likely to significantly reduce the danger.
Gun-control groups said Thursday they hoped the decision by two conservative judges would be dismissed by the larger 9th Circuit panel.
No history or precedent supports "this aberrant, split decision that concocts a dangerous right of people to carry hidden handguns in public places" for those whom law enforcement finds lack good cause to do so, said Jonathan Lowy, director of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence's Legal Action Project. "The parents of Jordan Davis and Trayvon Martin, whose children were killed by licensed concealed-carry holders, could educate the court about the real dangers posed by this legal error."
The case may be ripe for the Supreme Court's review since three other circuits on the East Coast have ruled differently, setting up a conflict. The Supreme Court ruled in 2008 that law-abiding citizens can keep handguns in the home for self-defense but didn't determine whether that right extends outside the home.
Circuit Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain wrote Thursday's opinion and Consuelo Callahan concurred, while Judge Sidney Thomas penned a scathing dissent, writing that San Diego's policy falls squarely within what the Supreme Court has called "presumptively lawful regulatory measures."
"In dealing a needless, sweeping judicial blow to the public safety discretion invested in local law enforcement officers and to California's carefully constructed firearm regulatory scheme, the majority opinion conflicts with Supreme Court authority, the decisions of our sister circuits and our own circuit precedent," Thomas wrote.
Staff writer Tracy Seipel contributed to this report. Contact Josh Richman at 510-208-6428. Follow him at Twitter.com/josh_richman. Read the Political Blotter at IBAbuzz.com/politics.
Here are the 10 California counties that issued the most concealed-carry permits to civilians in 2013:
1. Fresno - 6,277
2. Kern - 5,678
3. Shasta - 5,116
4. Sacramento - 3,764
5. Tulare - 3,258
6. Stanislaus - 2,599
7. San Bernardino - 2,454
8. Butte - 2,415
9. El Dorado - 2,028
10. Placer - 1,994
Here's how some Bay Area counties compare:
San Mateo - 165
Contra Costa - 152
Alameda - 118
Santa Clara - 49
San Francisco - 2
Source: CalGuns Foundation


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by Ros Badger and Elaine Scott
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This is the first book from the design duo of Ros Badger and Elaine Scott. And based on what I see, it won't be the last.
Nice to the Touch
The book itself is lovely. Its size, paperstock, and cover make it a pleasure to hold. Inside you'll find 25 patterns total, three of which include two possible design motifs.
Many of the sweaters follow simple, basic patterns with different color motifs in the center: a heart, flower, soccer ball, star, etc. A beginner would be able to tackle these with no problem.
Charting New Territory
There are no schematics for the patterns, so you'll have to trust that the sleeve you're knitting will resemble what it's supposed to. The color charts are clear and easy to read. Badger and Scott opted for charts that are marked by colors rather than symbols.
The authors began their design partnership in 1996 with the Little Badger mail-order catalog. I'm glad to see that they took their business a step further by publishing their patterns.
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Keiondra Everidge was devastated when she learned her 17-year-old son was charged with murder. (WRDW-TV / Nov. 11, 2011)
News 12 at 6 o'clock / Friday, Nov. 11, 2011
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The investigation into the fight that killed 19-year-old Jade Holder is far from over.
The attack happened Monday at the Augusta Youth Development Campus. The coroner says Holder died Tuesday from blunt force trauma to his head.
Now the GBI is charging fellow inmate Michael Everidge with Holder's murder.
Keiondra Everidge sorts through papers about her son Michael.
"He had passed one part of his GED tests," she said.
She just got the updates from the Augusta YDC in the mail. The paperwork says her 17-year-old son would be released in less than two months on Jan. 5.
Now, she's worried she might never see him again.
"All I know is that my child called me yesterday hysterically crying and telling me they were charging him with murder. And that was it. By the time I got down there, my child was gone," Keiondra explained tearfully. "I don't know anything. They couldn't give me no answers, nobody's giving me no answers."
Keiondra says, until now, the Department of Juvenile Justice reported Michael was on the right track.
"He would always stress that to me -- I can't wait to get out of here, I want to get back to school and get my life back together."
But now Michael could face life behind bars, all for a juvenile theft charge his family says put him in the YDC for one year.
"These are kids. These are children we're talking about. These are somebody's loved ones we're talking about," his mother said. "This mother has to bury her child -- and here I have to fight for mine."
Keiondra says she believes there is much more to the story.
"This was a fight. But there's other hands involved with this. It goes beyond what they're saying. The guards who were supposed to be there -- watching these children -- who's supposed to be there guarding these children? They're responsible. Where were you? What happened?"
Earlier this week, News 12 spoke anonymously with a person who has worked in many YDC campuses in Georgia. He says there is a culture of fighting ingrained behind the barbed wire gates.
"It upset me because this is gonna happen to more kids down there," he said. "It's happening to one boy from our hometown right now. Since he's been gone, he's been beat every weekend down in Augusta."
Investigators told Keiondra her son was moved to an adult facility after the murder charges were filed.
The latest she's heard is that he's now at the Augusta State Medical Prison.
"To me it's like -- it's like a nightmare -- when you hear murder. When I heard my son say that ... all I could do was fall to the floor."
Also coming out of this case is a new investigation into contraband on the inside of YDC facilities in Georgia. The Department of Juvenile Justice is conducting an internal investigation into that right now.
She says accident or not, her son should not be the only person charged with this crime.
"There's more involved," she said. "I want the truth to come out."


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Singgalot (The Ties That Bind)
Friday, February 13, 2009
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The Kansas City Public Library opens the exhibit Singgalot (The Ties That Bind): Filipinos in America, from Colonial Subjects to Citizens on Saturday, February 21, at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Singgalot explores the tenuous political relationship between the United States and the Philippines, which was relinquished by Spain following the Spanish-American War. Rarely seen historical images detail Filipino migration between 1906 and 1935 as farms, sugar plantations, and canneries in the western United States recruited Asians to join the labor force. When the U.S. government sounded the call to arms in the 1940s, Filipino immigrants answered, serving as infantrymen and earning respect from a grateful nation. The 1965 Immigration Act hastened a third major wave of Filipinos who would champion major changes in gender equality and class in the Filipino American community and make significant contributions to the fight for civil rights.
Today there are more than 2.5 million Filipino Americans in the U.S. Yet many, including Filipinos themselves, aren't familiar with the details of their history in America: their experiences, rich traditions, and culture. Singgalot is their story.
Singgalot (The Ties that Bind) was developed by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The national tour has been made possible by Farmers Insurance.
The exhibit is on display through April 26.
Admission is free. Free parking is available in the Library District Parking Garage at 10th and Baltimore.


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OAKLAND -- The Warriors' Stephen Curry will guard Cleveland leading scorer Kyrie Irving on Friday while Klay Thompson is unavailable to play while attending his grandfather's funeral and Harrison Barnes enters the lineup.
To Warriors coach Mark Jackson, that defensive assignment shows it's untrue the team hides Curry on defense as Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers implied Golden State tends to do.
"Contrary to what Doc Rivers' comments, it's not because I'm hiding Stephen Curry," Jackson said of what would have been his plan to have Thompson guard Irving. "It's just the smart thing to do as a coach. Take that, Doc.
"He said he doesn't hide Chris Paul, so nice subliminal shot."
Jackson in highlighting how Thompson's defense would be missed as much as his shooting explained that Curry at times not guarding the opposing team's point guard wasn't a matter of hiding defensive deficiencies. He noted that in recent games Curry has guarded offensive weapons such as Phoenix's Goran Dragic and Portland's Damian Lillard.
Rivers before Wednesday's game against the Warriors spoke of Andre Iguodala guarding the opponent's best guard in order for them to take pressure off Curry. He then emphasized how Clippers point guard Chris Paul would the one guarding Curry.
"Chris guards everybody," Rivers said. "We don't hide Chris."


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The 2015 season will mark Tony Graystone's seventh season at Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. He is the third Islanders volleyball coach in program history and in the spring of 2016, Graystone will head the first Islanders Beach Volleyball team.
Graystone improved his team's win total in each of his first four seasons on the Island, culminating with the 2013 season, which was a historic season for the Islanders. The team finished with a 20-12 record, including a school-best 13-5 record in Southland Conference play. The Islanders also made history by advancing to the semifinals of the conference tournament for the first time.
In the last three years, Graystone has collected a 60-39 record, including a 36-16 record in Southland play. In 2014, the Islanders made their third consecutive appearance and fourth overall trip to the Southland Tournament. For the second straight year the Islanders advanced to the semifinals while finishing with a 19-16 record, including an 11-5 record in conference play.
The squad set a school record in 2012 with a 21-11 mark. The Islanders won 12 Southland matches and finished in third place in the conference, both first-time accomplishments for Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. Since taking over the program, the Islanders have improved their national RPI by 192 spots, making them the most improved Division I team in the country over that time.
During the 2011 season, the team improved to 13-20, a one-match improvement from the 2010 season record of 12-18. The 2011 team won five Southland Conference matches, tying the Southland win total from 2010.
In season two, Graystone's team improved to 12-18 on the year, a three match improvement from his first campaign and the first double-digit win season since 2004. In 2010, the team also won five Southland Conference matches, the second-highest total in school history. In his first year, the Islanders improved by five wins from the previous year.
Prior to coming to the Island, Graystone spent 10 seasons as the head coach at West Texas A&M where he posted a 315-61 record and became the winningest coach in West Texas A&M volleyball history. His .837 winning percentage was the third-highest among active NCAA Division II head coaches and he reached 300 victories faster than any other coach in the division's history. He reached 100 wins in 106 games making him the quickest coach at the time in any NCAA sport or division to reach the century mark in wins. He was named the Lone Star Conference Coach of the Year five times and the AVCA Southwest Region Coach of the Year on four occasions.
At West Texas A&M, he guided the Lady Buffs to Lone Star Conference crowns in eight of his 10 seasons and to five NCAA regional titles. He mentored 16 All-Americans and one Division II National Player of the Year in 1999. His 2001 team was ranked No. 1 for seven weeks, while his 2002 team held the top spot for five weeks. In 2003, his team set an NCAA standard with 77 conference wins in a row.
Before becoming the head coach, Graystone was an assistant coach for the Lady Buffs and was part of the coaching staff that won the NCAA Division II Championship in 1997. He also served as the program director for the Amarillo Junior Olympic Volleyball Club. He began his career as a head coach at Waggoner and Ballard High Schools in Louisville.
He earned an M.S. in exercise physiology from the University of Louisville in 1996 after graduating with a B.S. in Health Sciences with an emphasis in exercise science from Grand Valley State in 1992.
Graystone and his wife Lauren have two sons, Drew and Dylan.


text: Writer/editor/archivist Bill Blackbeard co-edited The Smithsonian Collection of Newspaper Comics, published in 1977. In the 1960s Blackbeard formed the San Francisco Academy of Comic Art. His collection (now housed at Ohio State University's Cartoon Research Library) consists of clipped comic strips, whole comics pages, and complete Sunday sections. These archives have been used for award-winning collections of Popeye, Krazy Kat, The Katzenjammer Kids, Yellow Kid, and other classic newspaper strip reprints. Inducted 2012