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Compiled by Eddie F. Holmes, Branch President 1997-2004
Sources used are the local media and branch minutes
Sources used are the local media and branch minutes
Since the Chattanooga Hamilton County NAACP Branch opened her doors in 1942, many things have changed. Many other doors have been open and the goals and mission remains the same. The mission is to ensure the political, educational, social and economical equality of minority citizens in this country.
- Early Years
The Early YearsOctober 28, 1947
Chattanooga Free Press: Negro Doctor Here Defends NAACP
In your issue on Monday, Oct. 20, there appears an editorial titled Against Charge of Aiding Enemies by Dr. P. A. Stevens.
Now, Mr. Editor, May we sit down and have a heart-to-heart talk? I cannot wholly agree with you on your reasoning on some of the issues you raise in this editorial
First, I wonder if we can conceive by any stretch of our imagination that the Negro is a human being created by the hand of an almighty, all wise, and omnipotent God just like He created all other peoples and human beings anywhere else in the world. Or are we to still look upon him as some king of a special monstrosity created for some certain kin of privileges and treatments less than those for other peoples and groups.November 11, 1947
Chattanooga Free Press: NAACP Condemns Views of Newell
The Chattanooga Branch of the NAACP at its regular meeting took official notice of statement attributed to H. W. Newell, local Negro politician, to the effect that Negroes generally are not ready for the enjoyment of their full civil rights, and that Negroes of Chattanooga are not ready for the employment of Negroes as uniformed policemen."May 4, 1956
Atty. Henry L. Pearson, President
Mrs. E. D. Pearson, recorder
Minutes of the Leadership Forum
The first Leadership Forum of the Chattanooga Branch of the NAACP was opened with the singing of "America."
In the opening statement Atty. Henry L. Pearson, President of the branch, said that upon assuming the Presidency of the Chattanooga Branch of the NAACP his attention was immediately focused to three specific areas.
January 12, 1957
- An organizational rebuilding program
- A branch-community relationship
- A specific branch program
Minutes of Executive Committee of the Tennessee State NAACP Conference:
Nashville, Tennessee
Mr. Bryson of Chattanooga pointed out that the Chattanooga Branch is back in operation after having been abandoned by its president, Atty. Pearson.It is very difficult to list all of the accomplishments of the branch from the early 60's to the early 70's. This period was perhaps the most important period in the civil rights movement-however, the following are brief highlights of this most important era in the history of Chattanooga
These are only a brief summary of some of the many activities the Branch was involved in during the core years of the civil right movement.
- The Branch provided financial support to the Freedom Fighters in Birmingham, Al.
- The Branch Stage sit-in at the downtown Krystal Plants
- Home Plate Restaurant open to Negroes
- The Branch took direct action against S&W, Beef & Liberty, Krystal & Rasscheullar.s
- Mayor Ralph Kelley takes the lead in desegregating the city movies, by taking some of his Negro friends to Brainerd Cinerama
- Mayor Kelley appointed James Mapp and A. J. Elberhardt to the City Desegregation Committee
- The branch opposed Metro Government
- The Branch called for Negroes to be hired by the County Government to sell license decals.
- The Branch pressed Beulah Brothers to hire Negroes.
- The Branch pressed the Chattanooga School Board to make public its policy on school desegregation plan.
- The Branch pressed to have "White Only" signs removed.
- The Branch opposed the Tennessee State Garnishee Laws.
- The Branch challenged discriminating practices at Chattanooga Gas, Olan Mills, Electric Power Board and City Water Company.
- The Branch sent written protest to the Better Housing Commission concerning the Urban Renewal Plan.
- The Branch pressed the City to pass an equal opportunity ordinance.
- The Branch sought to desegregate Vine Orphanage and Friendship Haven (Old Ladies Home).
- The Branch issued a proclamation to challenge White children being bussed pass Booker T. Washington High School and expressed concerns with the crowded conditions at Riverside & Howard High School. The Branch stated that taxpayers' money is being spent to fight school desegregation.
- The Branch filed a complaint with the Department of Health, Education and Welfare charging that the Bonny Oaks School is operating as a segregated school.
- Local TV stations agreed to run NAACP Public Service Announcements
- The Branch urged the City Commission and County Council to pass a Fair Housing Ordinance.
- The Branch called for the City Commission to fill the vacancy on the City Commission with a Negro.
- The Branch sought for representation for Negro citizen on the Tax Equalization Board.
- The Branch sought for representation on the County Election Commission.
- The Branch sought and got Negro Children admitted to the Children Home (Vine Street Orphanage).
- The Sixties - 1964
February 6, 1964
Chattanooga Times: NAACP Pickets Chapel Program at Howard Honoring Witt
Sign-carrying representatives of the NAACP picketed in front of Howard School Wednesday morning during a chapel program honoring Raymond B. Witt Jr., retiring member of the city school board.
One picket identified as Leamon Pierce carried a sign reading, "Witt, our kids deserve equal opportunity."March 17, 1964
Branch Call Meeting Minutes:
Mr. James Mapp President; Mrs. M. P. Tucker, Acting Secretary
On Metro Government, Mr. C. B. Robinson explains some points of Metro, which would put the Negro at a disadvantage. The executive committee took no action.
The executive committee voted to send a letter to Mr. Ramsey concerning license sale and also to have the letter published in the paper as a protest to there being no Negroes hired in the license decal sales office.March 22, 1964
Branch Special Call Meeting Minutes:
Mr. James Mapp, President; Mrs. Viola Mapp, Acting Secretary After an oral report from Mr. Leamon Pierce the executive committee voted to send a letter to Beulah Brothers stating our position on the hiring of Negroes. Mr. Pierce has a lady with experience on cash register that will apply for such a job on this Monday. The committee being charged with sending as many people as possible to apply for jobs at Beulah Brothers.
A discussion about Morrison Café followed. Mrs. Tucker was asked to lead the demonstration there. Mr. C. B. Robinson informs the committee that all the power structure has been on Morrison including the Mayors Committee. Mr. Robinson suggests this committee contact the human rights commission that meets here soon, and tries to get a regional demonstration against Morrison.
May 3, 1964
Chattanooga Times:TV Show Steering Committee
A local group of NAACP members is the steering committee for the 10th anniversary celebration of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on school segregation. A closed-circuit TV program originating in New York and Holloway will be seen at Memorial Auditorium's Community Theatre May 14 from 9 to 1 pm.May 13, 1964
Chattanooga Free Press: NAACP Man Warms of Future Violence
Alfred Baker Lewis, National Treasurer of the NAACP said last night that if Congress doesn't pass a "reasonable civil rights bill the demonstrations that have occurred in the past will be child's play compared to those to come".May 24, 1964
Chattanooga Times: Racial Barriers' fall in City Without Fanfare
Chattanooga has avoided the major racial conflicts, which have erupted in many southern cities largely for two reasons:
July 7, 1964
- Whites and Negro leaders have worked quietly but persistently to settle problems in a spirit of good will.
- Substantial progress for the Negro has been made here, but without fanfare.
Branch Meeting Minutes
Mr. James Mapp, President; Mrs. M. P. Tucker, Secretary
Mr. Mapp suggested we should contact the school board asking information as to the boards' intentions on school desegregation and to make public its policy now that the Bill of Rights has been signed. After a lengthy discussion followed and the board designated a letter be written to the school boards both the City and County asking they make known publicly their policy and opinion on this ruling.
A discussion followed concerning the endorsement of candidates in the coming race for the Senate. The committee voted that we continue past policy of giving the records of all candidates and not make an endorsement.
A committee was appointed to make contact and bring to the attention of Mayor Kelly that there are still "white only" signs in some of the automatic washers.
A discussion followed concerning Beulah Brothers Grocery and the action that had been taken there to secure better jobs for Negroes. It was decided that letters be sent to the churches asking the Negro population not to trade there until we can see results of upgrading of our race in jobs there.September 8, 1964
Branch Meetings Minutes
Mr. James Mapp, President; Miss. Tommy Brown, Acting Secretary
A discussion followed concerning action being taken to remove "white only" signs in the automatic washers. Mr. C. B. Robinson informs us a formal, written report should be turned into the mayors committee before any proper action can be taken on the matter
Beulah Brothers Grocery was discussed next and due to the upgrade of Negroes there the action agreed on in the previous meeting has not been taken.
A discussion concerning the garnishee laws of our state followed. Mr. Mapp asks Mr. Robinson's reactions to the Association taking a stand against present garnishee laws.
A discussion on voter registration led by Mr. Marvin Cousin followed. Mr. Cousin stressed how we as NAACP members can help in this effort. As citizens we daily come in contact with persons who are not registered and we should do the following: Encourage these people to register; Make available automobiles for transportation; and Serve as telephone committee.
The president states that there is a policy side of the NAACP now and we are going to have to keep a continuous registration drive going and offer our support wherever it is needed.October 13, 1964
Executive Committee Minutes
Mr. James Mapp, President; Mrs. Viola Mapp, Acting Secretary Report from the committee, which met with the school board by Mr. Mapp & Mrs. Acklin, was received. There will be no action taken on the City School Board until after their regular meeting on October 21. If the school board answer is not in the least bit favorable the executive committee will meet in an emergency session.
Mrs. Cecelia Murphy presented a partial report on the automatic washers concerns. Mrs. Murphy committee was ordered to proceed with a test case in St. Elmo.November 10, 1964
Executive Committee Minutes
Mr. James Mapp, President; Miss. Tommie Brown, Acting Secretary
President Mapp reports that no further action has been taken by the education committee that visited the school board and that it (the Meeting) caused quite a few hours of extra work to be done in some of our school, namely Riverside. The committee also reported that the accrediting board has paid a recent visit to Riverside.
Mr. Watson enlightened us on some changes in the athletic association, which will benefit our race and may pave the way to complete desegregation of schools in the near future.
Also discussed was the death at Krystal and the burning of the men in the Silverdale Workhouse truck. Mrs. Murphy, Miss Brown and Mr. Watson will interview the men involved.


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Reading Between the (Moving Van) Lines at KPS Capital
Private-equity firm KPS Capital Partners is giving up its penthouse suite in the famous MetLife Building in midtown Manhattan and heading to considerably bigger digs on the East Side.
Okay, so it isn't the sort of breaking news we tend to report here at Deal Journal. Still, we found this little snippet of news interesting because KPS is what is commonly referred to as a turnaround firm, operations that specialize in investing in troubled companies and work to fix those problems in order to sell the businesses later at a premium. It is a tough gig. But, given that banks are likely to tighten lending standards, making it more difficult for unstable companies to secure capital, firms like KPS should see their business pick up over the next few months.
KPS co-founder Michael Psaros tells Deal Journal he isn't happy about leaving the current space on the MetLife building's 58th floor. As this recent Fortune article points out, that office provides "sweeping views of Central Park and photos of the sun-splashed Greek isle of Chios." However, KPS, which recently raised $1.2 billion for a new fund, has few alternatives. The remaining space on that floor is occupied by heavy machinery that keeps the rest of the building up and operating.
By contrast, KPS's new two-story palace in Grand Central Square at Lexington Avenue and 66th Street is about three times the size of the firm's current office and provides plenty of room to grow.

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Mel Gibson Has Always Been a Bad Mutha
6/20/2013 7:00 AM PDT, by Sarah Taylor
You guys remember sweet little Gaby Hoffmann, right? Of course you do -- that's like saying, "You remember your childhood, don't you?" (If you grew up in the 80's and 90's, that is.) She was in "Now & Then" and "Field of Dreams" and "Uncle Buck" and "Sleepless in Seattle" and basically played every bit part you could imagine for almost a solid 6-8 years that required a young girl.
Well, there was this other project she worked on with Mel Gibson called "The Man Without a Face," and it was actually one of Mel Gibson's better films, coming from a personal perspective, but poor little Gaby, who was only 11 years old at the time, had to suffer the wrath of Early Nineties Mel Gibson, whose head, at the time, was bigger than ... well it's Mel Gibson, who has a real big head in any way you want to take it, so ... Anyway, Gaby did this interview where she talked about how Mel really stuck it to her during the filming of their movie, and it wasn't pretty:
"... Mel Gibson, and I think we can all agree that [working with him might] be tough for anybody. ... He screamed at me. Oh, God, he really screamed at me. He just started cursing and screaming at me. ... I think I was acting like a kid instead of a professional actor. It happens once in a while when you're a kid actor."
Poor girl. Can you imagine being 11 years old and humiliated on the set of a movie in front of all sorts of important people by someone who's a Class A jerk? It's got to be tough on a kid. And really, aside from "200 Cigarettes," her career's never been the same, and that's sad, too. Way to go, Mel Gibson, you jerk.
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Asparagus and Eggs, a Special Breakfast Treat
Total Time
Prep 5 mins
Cook 15 mins
Looking for a special breakfast treat. Look no further. This dish is devine. It's quick and easy and has terrific flavor and textures. It always brings a smile to my face. Hope you will enjoy.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 4 eggs
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 ounces prosciutto, fatty, sliced 1/2-inch thick and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly ground
- Pan fry the prosciutto in butter and keep warm.
- Poach the asparagus in water.
- Fry the eggs sunny-side up in 2 tbsp butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the asparagus and divide between two plates, place on bottom of plate.
- Place 1/4 of the prosciutto overtop of the asparagus, top with two eggs, then top with the remaining prosciutto and parmesan cheese.
- Serve with your favorite bread and fruit for a perfect breakfast treat.
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Just like the name says, this is a special treat! I just loved this wonderful breakfast today. The only change I made was to make Nif's Perfect Poached Egg instead of fried eggs, due to personal preference. Wonderful!!! Made for Newest Zaar Tag. Thanks Baby Kato! :)
Splendid way to start the day! It is the end of asparagus season here so could only get large stalks but that did not deter from a beautiful and tasty outcome. I fallowed your suggestion and served with some nice fresh whole grain county bread, fresh blueberries, and mimosas and coffee, boy oh boy is that the right way to start the day. Thanks for the great post.
I scaled this back for 1 serve but only had 1 egg which was plenty for me. My prosciutto was thinly sliced and not the usual brand that I get and I found this one to be very salty so only seasoned with pepper, I also cooked my asparagus in the microwave and the prosciutto in the oven and had it on the table in less than 15 minutes including taking some pics and very muched enjoyed all the flavours from the asparagus, egg, prosciutto and parmesan cheese all came together very nicely thank you, Baby Kato, made for 123 Hits.


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Located in the heart of Brighton, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Brighton Sea Life Centre, Brighton Pier, and Brighton Royal Pavilion. Brighton Museum and Art Gallery and Brighton Beach are also within 15 minutes.
Property Features
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a bar/lounge, concierge services, and express check-in. Free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are onsite.
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New Cosmopolitan Hotel29-31 New Steine, Marine Parade Brighton England BN2 1PD
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A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This Brighton bed & breakfast also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services.
New Cosmopolitan Hotel is a smoke-free property.
- Bar/lounge
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- Express check-in
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- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Number of floors - 4
- Smoke-free property
- Television in common areas
- Total number of rooms - 38
- Tours/ticket assistance
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
- Rollaway/extra beds available
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Off-Campus Housing:
no one lives off campus
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A single, tiny room with shared bath could cost $800-$900+. One woman was offering a tiny section of attic which could only be accessed through a bathroom- no fan or air conditioner, for $750!!! Many of the landlords my friends and I have dealt with are charlatans. They see students as cash cows and take advantage of them. I've heard many horror stories. There should be a law against what those so-called landlords do, especially considering they don't report the additional income to the IRS.
Off-Campus Housing:
Almost all Harvard undergrads live on-campus because Harvard's House system is so appealing and fosters such a great sense of community. In addition, housing in Cambridge is extremely limited and expensive.
Off-Campus Housing:
It is pretty expensive, as it is mostly graduate students and teachers. Most undergrads live on campus.
Off-Campus Housing:
Almost no students choose to live in off-campus housing, and if you do, it's not really off-campus housing. They're special co-ops meant for students who would prefer to cook their own food (the property is still owned by Harvard). Almost everyone is a part of house life--the houses are the backbone to student life and it's much easier to live in those communities where dining and advising is automatically provided. Living off-campus is pretty inconvenient in Cambridge.
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Only accomplishment of success can overcome failure.
Fear holds you back, acceptance propels you forward.
Momentum is the creative force that drives you to success.
When you're driven to success you walk away from failure.
Success is easy. Failure is what's really hard.
When you get to the end of your rope, make a noose and put it to use. (become a Muse that people will use.)
When you get results, you've got success.
There are only two steps to success. A good reason for it and better results from arriving at it.
Profit's reward is higher than wages. Working 9 to 5 will barely keep you alive, but motivating 9 times 10, deep, will bring peaceful sleep.
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Cheesy Panade with Swiss Chard, Beans and Sausage: Not quite a soup and not quite a casserole, it's something more --- the best of both worlds
By Emma Christensen
The only real draw-back to panades, in my opinion, is that they take so long to bake that I'm always starving by the time it's ready. This is where my friend the slow cooker comes in.
I make all the main ingredients the night before -- toasting the bread, cooking the filling, even shredding the cheese -- and then assemble everything the next day in the slow cooker. I think the panade is best when cooked for six hours on the HIGH setting, but cutting it back to four hours or slowing it down for eight hours on LOW is also OK. Ten hours is doable, but you might start to get a little burning around the edges.
Be forewarned: This recipe make a lot. It's perfect for feeding a crowd or making a week's worth of meals ahead of time. It also freezes surprisingly well, though it looks even more rustic once re-heated! I recommend freezing in individual containers and reheating in a bowl in the microwave.
SERVES 6-8 as a main dish or 8-10 as a side dish
Warm a teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt, and cook until the onions have softened and started turning golden, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped chard stems and the sausage, and continue cooking until the stems are softened, another 3-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer the onion mixture to a clean bowl.
Warm another teaspoon of oil in the pan and stir in the chard leaves with a healthy pinch of salt. If the pan looks dry, add two teaspoons of water. Cover the pan and let the chard steam for 2-3 minutes. Remove the lid and stir. Repeat as needed until the chard is completely wilted and tastes tender. Stir the chard into the onion mixture and set aside. Make-ahead: The onion mixture can be kept refrigerated for up to three days.
To assemble the panade, scatter 1/3 of the bread cubes on the bottom of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker (See Recipe Notes for oven directions). Spread 1/3 of the onion and chard mixture and 1 cup of the beans over the top. Scatter 1/3 of the cheese over the entire layer. Repeat to make three total layers, reserving the last 1/3 of the cheese for later. Pour the stock evenly over the top of the panade.
Cover the slow cooker and cook for 4-6 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW. Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the panade in the last 15 minutes of cooking. Serve in bowls.
Recipe Notes:
Oven Directions: Assemble the panade in a 9x13 casserole dish or Dutch oven. Cover with foil or a lid, and bake at 350 F for 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and continue baking uncovered for another 15 minutes.
Freezing Leftovers: Freeze leftover panade in individual containers. Re-heat in the microwave on HIGH for 5-7 minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking.
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In accordance with our Bylaws, the Friends of the National Zoo Board of Directors is now soliciting nominations from the membership for the 2015 FONZ Board. The volunteer Board plays an essential role in shaping FONZ's future direction, and we rely on our members to recommend individuals with the appropriate skills, talents and leadership abilities to guide our efforts to connect people with wildlife and to support the important work of our partner, the Smithsonian's National Zoological Park.
Please assist us by nominating individuals (or yourself) you believe would add value to the FONZ Board, and who you believe would be interested in this very special community service opportunity. Nominations will be reviewed by the FONZ Board Oversight and Nominating Committee, and the names of the selected nominees will be forwarded to the FONZ membership for election consideration. At this time, we anticipate that there may be two or three vacancies on the Board, which currently has 23 members.
The criteria by which potential candidates are considered and judged include:
Much of the FONZ Board's work is accomplished three standing committees (Executive, Finance and Audit, and Board Oversight and Nominating), and through task forces and other committees. All Board members are expected to serve and fully participate on committees and are expected to attend one or more monthly meetings or functions.
Nominations for the FONZ Board of Directors are only accepted from current dues-paying members, must be submitted on the official FONZ Nomination Form, and must include a comprehensive biography of the nominee. To receive an official Nomination Form, and/or to discuss Board service with me or a member of the current FONZ Board, please call (202) 633-4379. The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2015 FONZ Board of Directors is July 31, 2014.


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The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling Monday in favor of Anna Nicole Smith's ability to continue fighting for a share of her late husband's vast estate holds some important lessons for average Americans of more modest means.
"If people would just take the time and make the effort to communicate in a legally binding manner what they want, a lot of these issues would never arise," says Martin Shenkman, an estate planning attorney from Teaneck, N.J., who notes that second marriages, particularly those that occur later in life, require special attention. "These lessons are not just for the wealthy," Shenkman adds.
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Smith, a former Playboy model, was 26 when she married 89-year-old Texas billionaire J. Howard Marshall in 1994. He died a year later. She has been fighting one of her late husband's sons in court for more than a decade over a fortune estimated at as much as $1.6 billion.
The Supreme Court justices did not decide how much money Smith would get, if any. Her victory just means that the case is thrown back to a lower court, where she can resume her claim. Smith -- who uses her real name, Vickie Lynn Marshall, in legal papers -- has yet to collect a dime.
Can a spouse be disinherited?
Although the details of Smith's case are complicated, they raise some interesting issues for average Americans. First of all, how can a spouse be disinherited? In most states, that can't happen. The majority of states give a surviving spouse the right to claim a portion of the deceased spouse's estate-generally one third -- no matter what the will provides. These provisions kick in only if the survivor goes to court and claims the share allowed by law. Otherwise, the will is honored as written.
But in the nine community property states, including Texas where Smith filed her original case, there are different rules about what spouses own and can claim. Basically, each spouse automatically owns half of what either one acquired (except by gift or inheritance) during the marriage, unless the spouses have a written agreement to the contrary.
Smith maintains she is entitled to half of her late husband's estate based on his promise when she married him. But she has no written pre-nuptial agreement, and the bulk of his assets were held in a trust outside of his control, and therefore not available to share with Smith after his death. Smith contends that his son, Pierce Marshall, was instrumental in having his father's trust changed from a revocable to an irrevocable trust after her marriage in 1994.
Pierce, the sole beneficiary of the estate, maintains that his father prepared seven trusts and six wills and none of them named either Smith or his older brother, Howard III, as beneficiaries. So far, he has successfully defended his position.


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Mexican national Raquel Alatorre Correa, center, surrounded by fellow detainees, all facing organized crime and money laundering charges, attend a court hearing to face additional indictments, in Managua, Nicaragua, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. Costa Rican authorities say Alatorre is believed to be the leader of a group posing as Televisa journalists transporting millions of dollars to Costa Rica to pay for a load of drugs that had been smuggled into the United States. The Aug. 20 seizure has pulled back the curtain on Nicaragua's role as a conduit between South American cocaine producers and the Mexican drug cartels that move their product into the United States. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)


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In an exciting close of the 2013 transfer window, Mesut Ozil, to the delight of Arsenal fans, officially joined the Gunners' squad. Arsenal has invested heavily in the young player with vision and Ozil will be a welcome sight at Emirates this season.
Ozil has been dubbed "the German Messi" by some and it's easy to see why the young, talented playmaker has been earning such glowing comparisons. Ozil has cemented his place as one of the top young talents in the world.
Whether watching the Gunners kicking it live at Emirates Stadium or catching the action on TV, we are Gooners through and through.
Arsenal returned to its traditional team badge in 2012 from the 125th anniversary badge they wore during the 11/12 season, and the jersey was such a smashing success that the club opted to sport it again in this campaign.
The red jersey has the traditional look with white sleeves. New for 2012 and still sharp in 2013, Arsenal's home jersey has a blue crewneck collar and blue details on the cuffs. The white sleeves and blue details pay tribute to the kits Arsenal wore in the 1930s under legendary manager Herbert Chapman. There is also a detail on the back collar that honors Chapman's revolutionary WM formation and Arsenal's motto Victoria, Concordia, Crescit, which means Victory through Harmony.
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Each day, we comb through pages upon pages of crime reports from the Wichita Police Department. Below is a quick glance at some bits and pieces from those sheets.
These reports are designed to give you an idea of what residents and police are dealing with around town.
You can read all of the sheets by going here: WPD Media Reports (click on the "Media Reports" tab)
Helping someone move…
4:22 am
A 35/f says someone stole some of her household items that he was helping her move with a vehicle he had rented. The value of the stolen property is listed at more than $1,000. She says she called him, but he refused to return the property.
Trailer & limbs…
7:21 am
A 60/m reports the theft of his locked black metal 8-foot flatbed single axle tilt trailer from the 5800 block of N. Palm. He says it has a wooden deck, brownish-black rusty fenders and 2-foot tall side rails and white rims. He says the trailer was loaded with tree limbs. A witness reports seeing someone drive off with the trailer.
Kicked cat…
8:24 am
A 50/f says she dropped her grandchildren off at latchkey in the 1600 block of S. Hydraulic (Linwood Elementary). She says the kids pet a cat that was in the area. At that point, someone else came up to the school with his children and kicked the cat. She says the cat was kicked hard enough for it to go up in the air. She confronted the man about why he kicked the cat and he said that his daughter was afraid of cats and that he didn't like them. The woman told him that he could have just "shooshed" the cat away and told him that what he did was animal cruelty. She says the man started saying "F-this and "F-that". She didn't like the way he was talking, especially since it was on school grounds. She was concerned about the children seeing what he did to the cat and his profane language.
Getting ready for the snowy weekend…
8:37 am
A 30/m says someone stole his "Arbor" roundhouse snowboard. It's natural wood on top, crimson on the bottom with "Arbor" in black lettering. It was stolen from his pickup in the 200 block of S. St. Francis.
He's done this before...
9:26 am
A 45/m says he saw someone get out of his car in the 12600 block of E. 21st N. and break out another car's window. The guy then reached his hand inside. The man chased him off, but he left his car running. Police contacted the owners of the vehicle, which was repossessed. Property belonging to several others was found inside the vehicle. No word on whether the thief was caught.
Locked Locker…
10:44 am
A 51/m says someone broke the lock on his gym locker and stole his credit card in the 1000 block of S. Oliver. He says his credit card was used to purchase gas. The credit card company is refunding that money, but he would still like to find the person who stole it and press charges.
Breaking up a fight…
2:06 pm
A 44/f who works for a school in the 900 block of S. Edgemoor (Southeast High School) says she was helping another person restrain someone from a fight. The person then pushed her, causing her to fall into a bookshelf and then onto the ground. Police arrested the student for battery of a school employee. She was not seriously hurt.
Protective custody…
6:10 pm
A baby girl was taken into protective custody after an investigation by DCF found unsafe living conditions. The girl's mother was arrested on outstanding warrants.
Dine and dash…
9:55 pm
A 27/f, who is a manager at a restaurant in the 7700 block of E. Douglas, says four people came in and ate, but left without paying. She says she approached them to ask for the money, but they ran.
Part of the job?
12:47 am
An 18/f says she contacted someone in response to a job on Craigslist. She met with the person and another person and they told her that the employment would include sexual relations. She declined the employment. She says they then tried to give her something to drink after she turned down the job.
Stolen bike…
8:23 am
A 14/m says someone came into his yard in the 2600 block of E. Mossman, cut the chain on his bike and stole the bike. He says the bike is a special-order one-of-a-kind, 29" men's bike with white lettering on the seat and rims.
Not letting go…
12:28 pm
A 33/f who works for a store in the 2400 block of W. Pawnee says she witnessed someone putting property in her purse. Someone else tried to stop the shoplifter at the door, but the woman started fighting to get away. During the fight, the employee was struck in the jaw and pushed down, but she held onto the woman's jacket. The shoplifter wriggled out of her shirt and jacket and took off. The stolen property was recovered.
Paintball assault…
5:35 pm
A 43/f says someone shot her with a paintball gun from a car in the 900 block of N. Broadway. She wasn't hurt. Police didn't find the shooter.
Cat shot with BB gun?
7:00 pm
A 43/f says she was told that her neighbor's son told other neighbors in the 1900 block of E. Bayley he was going to shoot her cat with a BB gun. Her cat came home with three round holes in his left front leg. No one saw what happened. She then said her black and white cat has not come home. (the report is not clear on whether this case involves one cat or two)


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The Upper Arkansas River offers world class flyfishing. While brown trout make up 90% of the river's trout population, rainbows bred from wild fish give anglers a colorful occasional treat. Nearby mountain lakes and streams are home to Greenback Cutthroats. April and May bring "blizzards" to the river in the form of baetis and caddis hatches.
River Run Inn sits on the river three miles northwest of downtown Salida. The Inn has 1/8 mile of private access and is adjacent to miles of public land and lease access. Within walking distance is a stocked pond perfect for practice. Short drives take anglers to nearby mountain lakes and streams.Truly good fishing and good catching!
Maps of local favorite spots along with lists of local guides and float fishing companies are available to River Run Inn guests. Get a group together for a clinic or special trip and stay in the dorm or rent the entire inn at a special rate. Connect with any of he links below to plan your funfilled adventure or call 1-800-385-6925 for assistance with arrangements.
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Hudson to spend Christmas skiing with son Ryder
Ryder, Hudson's child with ex-husband, Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson, learnt to ski last Christmas, reports the China Daily. He mastered the slopes so quickly he was tackling advanced runs by the time Hudson came to check on him.
"I started panicking a little bit because I couldn't see him anywhere, and the instructor came over and said, ''Oh, actually, he's up on the mountain.'' I'm standing there in my skis and I'm looking up and all of a sudden I see this little kid in camouflage and I'm like, 'No!' He is just zooming down the mountain and I started to cry?I grew up skiing, and then you see your kids ski and there's a freedom in it, it's beautiful," Hudson added.


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Live Nation vs. Scalpers: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em
By Hannah Karp
Live Nation Entertainment shares gained more than 12% on Wednesday, a day after the company reported a stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit, buoyed by healthy concert-ticket sales.
The stock has climbed nearly 97% since the start of the year and settled at $18.32 in 4 p.m. trading on the New York Stock Exchange, up $2 for the day.
Live Nation, the nation's biggest concert promoter, has reported improved revenue over the past year, thanks largely to growth in both the number of concerts and attendance per show.
Fueling optimism about Live Nation's prospects, the company's president and CEO, Michael Rapino, talked on a conference call Tuesday about the company's plans to capture a bigger piece of the $4 billion secondary ticket market now dominated by resellers like eBay's StubHub. To do that, Live Nation is rolling out a new ticketing platform this summer, TM+, which lists face-value tickets alongside tickets being resold for a profit by fans and brokers. Live Nation merged with Ticketmaster in 2010.
Mr. Rapino also noted the vast growth potential he still sees in festivals that specialize in electronic-dance music, or EDM. Live Nation acquired EDM concert promoter and festival operator Hard Events last year, and earlier this year bought a partial stake in Insomniac, the company that produces Electric Daisy Carnival events around the country — festivals that attract hundreds of thousands of fans.
But Mr. Rapino said that most such festivals still use small companies to do their ticketing, representing a huge opportunity for Ticketmaster. He added that EDM's young demographic is also starting to attract significant corporate sponsorship, which until now has been negligible for the company in that genre.
"We're nowhere near saturation, said Mr. Rapino, adding that many big markets such as Canada don't yet have big EDM events. "We think we're at the start of the runway."
Some analysts said Wednesday's stock-price jump could be due in part to investors trying to cover short positions. Many had shorted the stock, they said, before Live Nation in June won a long-fought arbitration ruling in June against German ticketing-software company CTS Eventim AG, which had been seeking nearly $900 million in damages in a contractual dispute.
Before merging with Ticketmaster in 2010, Live Nation hired CTS to build a ticketing system that was supposed to let Live Nation compete with Ticketmaster. After Live Nation and Ticketmaster merged, Live Nation terminated its contract with CTS.
Liberty Media Corp., which owns more than a quarter of Live Nation's shares, has also been increasing its stake in the company. Liberty Media held $831 million in Live Nation debt and equity for the quarter ended June 30, up from $668 million a quarter prior. In March Live Nation named Liberty Media President and Chief Executive Greg Maffei as non-executive chairman of Live Nation's board. Liberty Media did not return a call seeking comment.
The company Tuesday reported a second-quarter profit of $58.1 million, or 30 cents a share, up from a year-earlier profit of $7.7 million, or four cents a share. That handily beat the 10-cent-per-share profit projected by analysts polled by Thomson Reuters by 20 cents.
Revenue increased 8.3% to $1.68 billion, including a $30.2 million gain on the disposal of operating assets. Concert revenue, the biggest top-line contributor, rose 11%, while sponsorship and advertising revenue jumped 16%, though revenue from its artist-management division slipped 8.7%.


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One of the most beautiful and rarest gemstones available today is the Spinel. While you might be able to find a gemstone called Spinel at your local jewelry stone, it is probably synthetic and only loosely based on the beautiful qualities of true Spinel.
Spinel was usually associated with Rubies, due to the fact that large red Spinel were found in the same mines that Rubies were mined at. Since they had the same characteristics and practically looked the same to the naked eye, they were often believed to be Rubies. Many Spinels were worn by kings and queens throughout history and even are included on many priceless royal artifacts such as the Black Prince's Ruby, the 170 carat red Spinel that is set in the Imperial State Crown of England and a Spinel is also part of some of the British Crown Jewels. Henry V even wore Spinel as part of a battle helmet.
Besides red, Spinel comes in a wide variety of beautiful colors including green, blues, purples, orange, pink and a very prized hot pink. Spinel is associated with many other gemstones including tourmaline and garnets. They are all made from the elements iron, chromium, zinc and magnesium, however they have differing amounts. Some of these minerals can even include nickel and aluminum. Usually these differences will create specific colors and attributes.
Today, you can find Spinel that is synthetic and usually created from synthetic Corundum. However, natural Spinel is definitely worth the price due to its natural beauty, rarity and wonderful attributes.
Spinel is a wonderful gemstone that is much rarer than many consumers think. Unfortunately, the moniker of Spinel that is used at most jewelry stores refers to synthetic Spinel that is usually created from synthetic or real Corundum. However, true Spinel is available, but much harder to find. Spinel comes in a large variety of colors including beautiful cobalt blue, greens, purples, violets, oranges, a very hot pink and beautiful reds. Up until a few hundred years ago, Spinel was mistaken for the Ruby. Spinel was mined from the same areas and red Spinel does take on many of the beautiful characteristics of Rubies. In fact, you can find Spinels on some of the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown.
Today, Spinel is extremely rare and in most cases rarer than Rubies which it used to imposter for. Since it is such a rare mineral, it is only used for ornamental jewelry. However it should be noted that the qualities of Spinel are so attractive, many of today's ornamental jewelry are made to simulate Spinel as is the case of synthetic Spinel. Most of the time synthetic Spinel will be sold as birthstones with varying colors such as the above colors mentioned, as well as other colors that do not occur naturally, specifically yellow.
True Spinel, can be purchased, however you will need to look hard for it. One of the most interesting colors found in true Spinel is a hot pink with an orange tinge. Another color that is pursued is a gorgeous cobalt blue. Usually these stones make beautiful rings, earrings or can be worn as charms.


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PORTAGEVILLE - Donald Dell Rone Sr., 81, died Dec. 19, 2001, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
Born Sept. 22, 1920, at Portageville, son of the late G.W. "Son" Rone Jr. and Dora Klopfenstein Rone, he was a member of the Masons for 50 years having obtaining a 32nd degree and was a lifelong farmer and landowner in the community. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Portageville.
In Sept. 13, 1942, in Portageville, he married Marium Bethel Girvin who preceded him in death on May 14, 2000.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Cletus Eugene "Gene" Rone on Aug. 8, 1997.
Survivors include: three sons, Donald "Don" Rone Jr., Michael Girvin "Mike" Rone and George "Lewis" Rone of Portageville; one daughter, Gean "Geanie" Rone Simpson of Portageville; one stepbrother, Thomas E. "Jake" Fisher of Portageville; and 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at DeLisle Funeral Home where a Masonic service is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ed Rhodes officiating.
Pallbearers will be: Trey Rone, Kevin Rone, Micah Rone, Justin Rone, Derek Hayes, Joe Elrod, Scott Wilson and Ardin Simmons.
Burial will follow in the Portageville Cemetery.
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Children from Soudley Primary School had a taste of the future this week when they planted up over a dozen organic apple trees in the school's new community orchard.
The patch of land on land at the side of the school was donated by not-for-profit community homes organisation Two Rivers, which rents out 32 affordable homes to local people in the village.
The trees are all local heritage varieties including "Arlingham Schoolboy" "Ashmead's Kernel," "Jenny Lind," "Spout Apple," and "Hunts Duke of Gloucestershire."
The trees have been sponsored by families in the school and have also been dedicated to friends and families and came from Day's Orchard, Organic Apple Juice producers from Brookthorpe, Gloucestershire.
Planting an orchard is a great way to make the links to between so many subjects of vital importance to our children. Trees are at the centre of the web of life, cleaning the air we breathe, producing our food and providing homes for wildlife. They are our most direct link with nature."
School Governor and recently retired Two Rivers board member Jean Birkett reinforced the importance of the project.
Head Governor and apple queen Lucy Motson said the project was a great way to bring nature and the environment into the school room.
"Apple trees have an even more powerful link with our past. Gloucestershire has a great orchard tradition. Our Soudley Orchard will be a living history lesson. Local food is also a really important issue, connecting us to the local economy and issues like food miles and climate change," she said
The whole community have been involved in the project, with Two Rivers donating the land, and parents, governors and community members working together to clear it ready for the orchard.
"I would particularly like to thank C M Barber Plant Hire who came with a digger to help us out," Lucy said.
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Eva Bench
The Eva Bench by Nuevo combines the traditional design of an average park bench with urban modern style to create functional, aesthetic seating for your modern home or office. The crisp, clean lines of the bench frame's slatted sides make a bold statement in any space in your home, whether aside the dining room table or perpendicular to your couch. Offering more than aesthetic appeal, the stainless steel frame assures reliable stability. The minimalist contemporary bench is enhanced with a comfortable CFS foam-padded seat that's upholstered in fine Italian leather for added elegance. The Eva Bench features black upholstery and is suitable for residential, commercial, and office use.
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Cat sitting is something that we naturally excel at, and look forward to spending quality time making sure your cat is not too lonely when you are away. We have a lifetime of experience with cats, all of which have been adopted from the
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If you are like us, your pets have become part of the family. When you cannot be available because of work schedules, holidays or other commitments, you obviously want the same level of care, love and attention to be given to them. That's exactly what we provide at Alverstoke Pet Care.
Our focus will be on your pets safety and enjoyment throughout the experience they have with us. We are proud to state that no animal in our care has ever suffered any accident or injury. In addition we are delighted to have received hundreds of compliments about the standard of care we have given, and not one complaint.
In the rare event that your cat becomes ill or has an injury we will contact you initially to discuss the course of action. We have comfortable pet carriers and we are fully insured to transport your pet to your preferred vet such as
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We believe it is important for the safety and enjoyment of your pet
that we maintain good relations with other dog walkers and owners.
This allows us to determine if another dog is suitable for your pet to play with and vice versa. Sometimes young dogs can be a handful, and diplomacy and fast reactions are required out in the field. If your dog really does not like to mingle with other dogs we will insure they have a more secluded walk.
Dog walking from Gosport through to Stubbington is great fun for all of us and we always consider your pets specific requirements when deciding where to walk your dog. We walk in all weather conditions
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Tested at 11dpo and 13 dpo and got bfn. Just tested again and got bfp. Can't believe it happened first month (and on holiday) again! On the not so great note Jamie has just got chicken pox and I've never had it. I'm sure I'm immune to it (I'm sure they tested in my last pregnancy) but there's no way I can avoid Jamie anyway


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Definition of shot-blast in English:
verb[with object]
Clean or strip (a metal or other surface) by directing a high-speed stream of steel particles at it.
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- We don't know what finishes or flooring materials you install, but at the least, we would recommend shot-blasting a slab to prepare the surface for the toppings.
- Most of these models have been shot-blasted to clean away the original paint, and chemically flushed to remove silt and corrosion from inside, and are suitable for use in the home.
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With apologies to Winston Churchill: The talk in the political class is that this is the beginning of the end of the Obama administration, while the talk in the Obama administration is that this is the end of the beginning. Which will it be?
President Obama expected push-back from Republicans when he rolled out his big jobs initiative. He did not anticipate the resistance he is getting from Democrats -- or, perhaps more to the point, he did not expect the questions about the bill that might inevitably arise on his side to get quite so much attention.
The administration's own strategy was clear enough, and for the first few days it was working as planned. By putting together a rather large but relatively uncontroversial package of measures to boost the economy, Obama sought to put the Republicans on the defensive and to rally Democrats, including his progressive critics, behind a push for action.
In a series of campaign-style rallies, Obama exuded new energy. The friendly crowds he gathered radiated with a spirit that has been largely absent since the 2008 campaign. Cries of "Pass this bill!" seemed comfortingly similar to the old shouts of "Yes, we can!" And the initial response from congressional Republicans -- they pointedly did not reject all of his ideas -- suggested that things just might be turning the president's way. The poll ratings of congressional Republicans, after all, are awful. Their leaders sensed that rejectionism might not be good politics.
But then the Democrats lost two special congressional elections and the administration proposed to pay for its $447 billion jobs plan with a combination of tax increases. The elections brought to the surface all of the anxiety Democrats feel about 2012. And while Obama's broadly progressive set of tax increases on special interests and higher-income Americans made perfect sense on its own, it risked being picked apart by particular constituencies. Oil state Democrats will always defend Big Energy and, in any event, the package couldn't feel like a new departure because it wasn't.
Senate Democrats have been a problem for Obama from day one. Because Republicans can block almost anything with their routine abuse of the filibuster, and because key Democrats who represent very conservative states are by nature balky, assembling even a majority of Senate Democrats is always an excruciating challenge.
The administration is also suffering because of its failure from the beginning to pay enough attention to courting its own side. At a moment when Obama desperately needs Democratic solidarity, there is no reservoir of good will from which he can draw.
There are many ironies in Obama's situation. The president's fiery rhetoric and his challenge to Republicans directly respond to long-simmering Democratic frustration over his reluctance to confront the GOP. Yet this strategy only works if Obama can concentrate on a single political front without the distraction of dissent from his own ranks. When Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell can take to the Senate floor and cite Democratic criticism of the president's jobs bill, it undercuts the entire campaign.
Obama, who has been so happy to stay above the concerns of his Democratic allies, cannot afford to lose them now. The special elections will aggravate their fears of embracing the president too closely.
Yet if Obama's presidency is weakened further, the resulting damage will afflict Democrats as a whole. However justified their past grievances might be, they have a powerful collective interest in seeing the fighting Obama get his new act off the ground.


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The assassin, played by Lalor Roddy. Linda and I saw a large part of this scene in the TCA reel, and he was quite menacing and creepy, which seems to be about right.
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The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy Slips to Early June in Europe
Written Friday, May 04, 2012 By Richard WalkerView author's profile
Insomniac has announced that The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy, which collects PS2 classics Ratchet & Clank, Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal and Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando on one shiny Blu-ray disc in one shiny box in shiny HD, has been pushed into June in Europe.
Originally slated for May 16th, The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy will now be coming next month, and it's still tentatively scheduled for launch in North America this fall.
"We've been informed the Ratchet & Clank HD Trilogy has been pushed back a bit in Europe to early June. Will share more when we have date," reads the announcement on Insomniac's Twitter feed, which says it all really.


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Definition of heiress in English:
A female heir, especially to vast wealth: an oil heiress she was heiress to a $32 million textile fortune
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- He not only had offices at his disposal, he also had heirs, heiresses, and widows.
- In medieval England, a rape law existed, but according to Anna Clark, it was primarily formulated to deal with abduction and the illicit marriage of heiresses.
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A boy who delivers newspapers to people's homes.
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- He had worked as a paper boy while he was at school and more recently in the engineering and concreting industry.
- How do paper boys / girls manage today with probably 3 times the weight of papers as 35 years ago?
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Russia The Greatest Threat Since WW2: NATO
Thursday 4th September 2014
A NATO spokesman has told LBC that Russia's activity in Ukraine is the greatest threat to Europe since the Second World War.
Russia's Foreign Minister is warning that Ukraine's NATO ambitions are threatening to derail peace talks and this situation is high on the agenda at the NATO summit in South Wales.
NATO spokesman Tony White told us:"I think this is the greatest threat we've faced since the Second World War.
"They've effectively redrawn the map of Europe. They've sent 3,000 hardened combat troops to a nation that borders the allies of NATO.
"Where does he stop, where will he stop?"
Mr White also said that there were a lot of similarities between the way Vladimir Putin and Adoplf Hitler operate.
He added: "He is capable of even greater atrocities and breaking international obligations. And you can see that by sending combat troops into a nation in Europe just how far he'll go.
"Similar to what Hitler did, he also used a hybrid war, using information, influence, what we call little green men who go in in the middle of the night and cause trouble."
Russia deny that they have sent troops over the border into Ukraine.


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The Red Badge of Courage
by Stephen Crane
Analysis: Booker's Seven Basic Plots Analysis
Christopher Booker is a scholar who wrote that every story falls into one of seven basic plot structures: Overcoming the Monster, Rags to Riches, the Quest, Voyage and Return, Comedy, Tragedy, and Rebirth. Shmoop explores which of these structures fits this story like Cinderella's slipper.
Plot Type : The Quest
The Call
Enlisting in the military
Henry feels the call of glory and honor and seeks to prove his courage by becoming a war hero.
The Journey
That first battle (a.k.a. the 500-meter dash); "the Tattered Soldier"; Jim's death
In his first attempt to prove himself a real soldier, Henry fails his comrades and himself. The dead corpse, Jim's death, and "the Tattered Soldier" constitute a variety of "obstacles," which, as Booker says, stand in Henry's way to complete his quest for valor.
Arrival and Frustration
Henry is seen as a war hero because of his head injury
Henry is "in sight of his goal" in the sense that his peers view him as a hero. However, as we all know, the injury isn't from battle and so is a false badge of courage. Henry still has a ways to go before he proves his courage to himself as well as those around him.
The Final Ordeals
Henry fights like a madman and bears the Union flag to victory
Here Henry becomes the symbolic force driving his fellow soldiers to fight like real men. He must face his own fear and survival instinct to do so.
The Goal
Henry captures the Rebel flag, proves his valor, and reflects on and accepts his earlier mistakes.
Henry has become the man he always wanted to be. His actions in battle are praised by others, but are also matched by Henry's own newfound sense of self-worth. Interestingly, his original vision of glory and manhood have been replaced by a much more realistic and mature notion of what it means to be brave, loyal, and self-confident.


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This outing will consist of a one-day downhill skiing and snowboarding trip to theKillington Ski Resort in central Vermont on Sunday 10 February 2002.
Participants will meet in the Maynard Street parking lot on Sunday morning, drive to Killington, ski or snowboard for the day and return home. Participants who have not already earned Snow Sports Merit Badge will be able to complete the on-snow requirements for the merit badge during this outing.
This outing is open to skiers and boarders of all abilities.
We are fortunate to obtain discount tickets for $29.00 per person.
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Hale's Mill
This is a picture of where we believe that the Mill was situated. The picture was taken standing on the Wolf River Bridge on Highway 111 looking down stream.
This is an aerial view of Highway 111 crossing the Wolf River. It is believed that the ford to cross the river is to the left of the present day bridge. The dam and Grist mill would have been up river to the right of the ford.
In October, 1845, Jonathan D. Hale and John F. Jouett petitioned the General Assembly of Tennessee, as citizens of the counties of Fentress and Overton, that they desired to erect a grist and saw mill, and other valuable machinery on Wolf River, at a place known as the Huddleston Place. Their opinion was that it would be of great public utility and that the navigation of said stream would not be injured.
Jonathan Hale established a mill and a store and was postmaster at Hale's Mill. The post office was established around 1850; the mill was located just below the present bridge on Highway 111 on Wolf River at the mouth of Ford Branch.
Hale was a native of New Hampshire, and a strong Union man in the Civil War. After John "Jackie" Zachary hid in the bluff overlooking the road and killed Lafayette Allen, a C.S.A. Soldier, the Confederate guerillas burned the mill. After the mill was burned, J.D. Hale moved his family to Clinton and Adair Counties in Kentucky, bur returned to Tennessee after the war. The above text was based on "History of Pickett County, Tennessee" 1973. The Hale family owned the place until about 1900, when they sold it to J.M. Flowers. It was then known as the Asberry Farm.
Champ Ferguson "aquired" a piano from Dr. Hale. With a team of oxen it was shipped over the rough terrain from Byrdstown to Ferguson's new home along the Calfkiller River in White County, where he reportedly sold it for $200.
Both Dr. and Mrs. Hale testified at the trial of Champ Ferguson in Nashville.
Hale's Mill Cemetery, also known as the Hale Cemetery, is located across from the J.C. Asberry house [on old 42]. There are 12 to 15 graves with fieldstones as markers or are unmarked. It is not known if J.D. Hale is buried here, but his widow, Ferby, 2 blacks, 1 female born in KY, 1 male born in TN, along with 5 others were listed in the 1870 Fentress County, TN census. Taken from the book "Gone But Not Quite Forgotten", by Richard Pierce.
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Tropic of Cancer
by Henry Miller
Analysis: What's Up With the Title?
No need to get your globe out: Tropic of Cancer isn't about the Northern tropic.
Instead, it's a little play on words. We can actually look to Miller himself for an explanation of the title: "It was because to me cancer symbolizes the disease of civilization, the endpoint of the wrong path, the necessity to change course radically, to start completely over from scratch" (source).
To Miller, Paris at the time was a place of great transition. Disease, death, and poverty were overwhelming culture, which is why you'll notice so many references to syphilis, excrement, bugs, and general disease. But is the message to use a condom and carry a nit comb with you? No. Embrace it, Miller would say—turds and all. Maybe the cancer will burn away all of the excess and greed and the world will have itself a rebirth.


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Definición de rhetorical en inglés:
1Relating to or concerned with the art of rhetoric: repetition is a common rhetorical device
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- Such an ambivalence would make for incoherence and would be hard to accept if we had here mere rhetorical devices and style recipes.
- Yet isn't prosopopeia a rhetorical device that is found, as a matter of course, in all poetry?
- Hamlet as a play is similarly preoccupied by slander, misrepresentation and selves fabricated from the nothings of rhetorical tropes.
stylistic, oratorical, linguistic, verbal
1.1Expressed in terms intended to persuade or impress: the rhetorical commitment of the government to give priority to primary education
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- The bottom line is that the party maintains a rhetorical commitment to small government but tacitly admits that their cause is hopeless.
extravagant, grandiloquent, magniloquent, high-flown, high-sounding, sonorous, lofty, orotund, bombastic, grandiose, pompous, pretentious, overblown, overripe, oratorical, turgid, flowery, florid, declamatory, Ciceronian
informal highfalutin
rare tumid, epideictic, fustian, euphuistic, aureate, Demosthenic, Demosthenean
2(Of a question) asked in order to produce an effect or to make a statement rather than to elicit information: the general intended his question to be purely rhetorical
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Late Middle English (first used in the sense 'eloquently expressed'): via Latin from Greek rhētorikos (from rhētor 'rhetor') + -al.
Palabras que riman con rhetoricalahistorical, allegorical, categorical, historical, metaphorical, oratorical, phantasmagorical
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Back to the Basics at Shangri-La II in 2011
- Modifieds will headline major events
- Sportman Modifieds, ASA Late Models lead Saturday night card
- New sport truck division to debut
It's back to basics for Shangri-La II Motor Speedway in 2011 as the Concrete Castle's weekly Saturday night shows will feature the Sportsman Modifieds and ASA Late Models as co-feature divisions.
Anticipated growth in the Street Stock division will make Saturday night at Shangri-La II closely resemble the best days of the track after which it is named. In the mid-1970's, one premier open wheel class, one premier full-body class, and the street stocks delighted packed houses every weekend at the original Shangri-La.
"We've looked closely at the direction paved track racing is taking all around us," said track manager Amy Stilson. "Modifieds have become a class for big events, and we will give them that showcase at our two Race of Champions Series events and at the Fall Brawl in October. With three touring series in the northeast, there are plenty of opportunities for our modified competitors to race.
"We need to present a more cost-effective show every week for the track, the racers, and the fans. The other paved tracks in New York have made that decision, and so have premier speedways like Stafford and Thompson in Connecticut and Wall Stadium in New Jersey," Stilson continued. "Already many of our regulars compete in both divisions, including 2010's double track champion Jimmy Zacharias, so the fans will see their favorites in closer competition against a bigger field of cars under the new format."
"Finally, we will have more resources to help grow the ASA Late Model class, which is a personal project of track owner George Swansbrough," Stilson concluded.
During the 2011 season, Shangri-La II plans to introduce an economical four-cylinder sport truck class to attract new competitors to the Concrete Castle. Plans are still in the formative stages, but intentions are to have the class up and running as soon as possible.
The first of the Race of Champions events, the Return of the ROC'n Concrete Rumble, will open the third season of Shangri-La II Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon, May 15. In addition to the 100-lap modified showdown, the other track classes will be in action and the $1,000 50/50 jackpot that was unclaimed at last year's Race of Champions event will form the seed money for the new 50/50.
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SURFAIR Speedway's Christmas meeting, held on December 29, went off without a hitch and organisers labelled the event as "very successful" with a crowd in excess of 400 people on hand at the North Moruya track.
Around 40 drivers took part on the evening and several Moruya competitors put in impressive shifts on their hometown track.
Brad Stevens, a life member of the Surfair club, took his No.19 VW type three fastback car that he has been building for a quarter of a century for a spin in memory of his close friend Tom Wilson.
"Brad has been building that car for 25 years and it will be one to reckon with in the future," Surfair secretary Kay Nash said.
"But all in all, it was a very successful race meeting. We had a big crowd, all the drivers really liked the track and everybody just had a great night."
Other drivers came from Bega, Canberra and Nowra.
Three other Moruya drivers – Luke Bussa, Joshua Blackburn (both series sedans) and Nick Bussa (second drivers) – made their Surfair debuts and Nash said they would all be competitors to watch down the track.
"We had three new drivers on the night and I think everyone will need to keep an eye out for them from now on," she said.
The seven vintage formula 500s, all of which travelled down from Canberra especially for the Moruya event, were also a big hit with the cheerful crowd.
Surfair's next meeting will be held on January 26 from 4pm, with gates open at 1pm.
Full results:
Series sedans
First: Jason Essai
Second: Terry Mulch
Third: Joshua Blackburn
Aussie sixes
First: Matthew O'Shea
Second: Peter Blackman
Third: Karryn Bailey
First: Luka Bussa
Second: Paul Puckeridge
Super production
First: Clint Labhardt
Second: Johnny Ralph
Third: Kerran Dalmase
Speedway karts
First: Glen Corish
Second: Steve Robertson
Third: Ian Riley
Second drivers
First: Andy Kingman
Second: Mark Ralph
Third: Nick Bussa
First: Kieran Doherty
Second: Sarah Eastman
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If God Is Sovereign, Why Pray? (pt. 4)
from R.C. Sproul Sep 15, 2010 Category: R.C. Sproul
Continued from If God Is Sovereign, Why Pray? (Part 3)
God's "Natural" Laws
Others have questioned the efficacy of prayer from a more naturalistic consideration. They put forward the idea that we live in a world that operates according to fixed natural laws. It has been fashionable, in the past century or two, to think of God as merely the Architect and Creator of the universe, who set the universe in motion and decreed how it should operate, then stepped back and let it run without His direct involvement. This idea is almost like the Deist view that God made the world, just as a watchmaker makes a watch, then wound it up, so that it is now running by its own mechanism. He Himself makes no interruption, no interference, no intrusion into the plane of history.
That is not the God of Scripture. The sovereign God is the Lord of providence, who provides daily for His people and responds to their cries. The laws of the universe are not fixed, immutable, abstract, regulatory principles of inert nature. What we call laws simply refer to the ordinary and normal operations by which the sovereign God runs this planet. And that sovereign God is never at the mercy of His own creation. He is the sovereign God.
The fact that there are intricate mechanisms working in this world does not mean that God has to do an immediate miracle every time we pray for something. God is standing above the world and is orchestrating every molecule in that world, all of the so-called natural, normal, regulating causes. Therefore, God is able to answer prayer without in any way disrupting or interrupting the natural mechanism of the planet.
In fact, when we look at the miracles in the Bible, we see that some of them are wrought immediately—that is, without means, directly—while other miracles are wrought mediately—that is, by virtue of intermediary means. Think of the Israelites' escape from Egypt through the Red Sea. What was miraculous about the parting of the waters of the Red Sea? It's not miraculous for a great wind to blow; that happens all the time. It is certainly extraordinary, but not necessarily miraculous, for the wind to blow with such intensity that it creates a backwash of water in the sea. That has been known to happen without any sense of a miracle taking place. Yes, it was extraordinary, but it wasn't necessarily miraculous.
What was miraculous about the parting of the Red Sea was that it happened on command. Moses held out his staff and the wind rose. The wind blows every day, but it doesn't blow on my command. I can go to the seashore and command the wind to blow, and nothing will happen. Likewise, I can command the wind to cease on a blustery day, and again my words will have no impact whatsoever, but when the wind rose on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus said, "Peace, be still," and the wind stopped (Mark 4:39). That was a miracle. But in the exodus we have means. We have water and we have wind. We have nature operating, but it is operating under the power of supernature, under the command of God in a crisis moment in the personal history of human beings. That's what we mean by the special providential intervention of God to deliver His people. They prayed and God acted without breaking a law of nature. He can break the laws of nature if He needs to, but He doesn't have to do so in order to answer our prayers.
Prayers as Means to God's Ends
James makes a statement that is vital to our practical understanding of the relationship of God's sovereignty and prayer. It is a statement that haunts me as I consider this question. He said, "You do not have because you do not ask" (4:2). We must not understand reality as God working alone, as God being at center stage while we are mere puppets who have no active involvement in the plan of redemption. That is not Christianity or Calvinism. It's a distortion. God brings to pass His sovereign ends by virtue of earthly and human means. This is the theological concept of concurrence, and it works as much in the arena of prayer as it does in the other areas that we have considered.
What would you think of a farmer who, when the spring comes, sits on his porch in his rocking chair, folds his hands, and says, "Well, I sure hope we have a great harvest this year; I hope that it's the plan of God to give us abundant crops"? He doesn't plow the field. He doesn't plant the seed. He doesn't weed the rows. He sits there and waits for God to deliver him a harvest from heaven. That's not how a farmer works. If a farmer ever did try to "farm" that way, I think it's clear what would happen—his benefit from the hand of God would be zero. We are called to plow our fields. We are called to plant and to water. And this calling applies to our prayers.
It has been quoted a thousand times, that the Bible says, "God helps those who help themselves." Of course, that is not from the Bible. But in a certain sense, the idea is correct. God calls us to work, to plow, to plant, to read, to study, to prepare. We do all of these things, but He brings the growth. What does Paul say? "I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase" (1 Cor. 3:6).
There's a sense in which intercessory prayer, prayer of sup- plication, is a work. It's certainly a pleasure, but it requires energy and time. God knows what we need before we ask Him, but He requires the work. He knows that we need bread before we ask Him for it, but He requires us to put forth the work of produc- ing the materials by which our bread is given to us. If we lack the benefits of God's hands in our life, it may very well be because we have not asked; we have not put forth the work of entreating Him in prayer.
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I'm really not one to buy into these pseudo-holidays that try make people feel that a bouquet of flowers and a trip to the spa are an adequate way to thank mothers for everything that they do or make us think that dads need yet another day to relax, watch sports, and enjoy what being a "dad" means in this culture.
It's no secret that I'd love to die and come back as a dad.
Whether it's the happy screeches and clingy love that he gets when he walks in the door, or the praise he gets for being the lone dad with all three kids at the pool, there's something about being a dad that's obviously missing from my experience as a mom.
At least beyond the twig and berries.
I don't deny that it can be tough out there for a dad, particularly those, like many, that are forced to choose between work and family. At least women have started a commentary about the challenges of working and maintaining a family presence; I just don't see it happening as much with dads.
The breadth of dad lit has just started expanding, but the level of analysis on the experience of fatherhood seems to just be scratching the surface. We buy moms a library of "What to expect" and "Happiest Baby" books and offer dad the congratulatory "super sperm" nod and hi-five.
It's certainly not because dads aren't curious about what to expect, I imagine.
So in many parenting relationship (not all, I realize), a sort of "it is how it is" emerges, with spouses and baby mamas picking up the slack while dads work (and sometimes play) for long hours.
I suppose we have society to blame for blatantly stereotyping gender roles when it comes to the parenting relationship, going back to how boys and girls are raised. Maybe it's because so many of us had physically or mentally absent fathers that we've learned from our mothers to do everything and be everything. And our husbands have learned to rely on us because they know we'll do it.
Because if we don't at least attempt to do it all, we're criticized as being a selfish mother. But If dads don't, they're often just a typical dad. And if they do, well then it's "oh look how great so and so is with his children."
Yes. They're his children. He should be great with them.
For the longest time, I perceived the fatherhood gig as being inherently easier. I realize now that it's all relative. He'd have much rather been home more. And I was so tired of seeing the screaming face of my sweet, but challenging baby that his daily existence, quite difficult as it was, seemed like a piece of cake.
I don't blame dads or even my own husband for my own difficulties with adjusting to motherhood. But I do blame how the roles of "mom" and "dad" have been defined over the years. And I do blame my own upbringing, my "sacrificial stay-at-home-mother with strong religious overtones" upbringing for my often skewed perceptions.
There's these weird set of rules that push moms and dads into our respective "corners," with judgy looks and snarky comments for those of us to decide that we're better suited on the other side of the ring.
But the beauty of this space, in the parenting blogosphere, is that we're challenging those boundaries. There are dads who are proudly stepping outside their corners and telling the stories that shake whatever stereotypes might be drilled into our heads. They're allowing us a glimpse into the "other side" - into a world where dads are depressed, or single, or stay-at-home, or aren't afraid to talk about potty training.
They're teaching me how to be a better mother, wife, and co-parent, and they're influencing how our own kids will see the role of "dad."
And they're reminding us that roles are defined by each personal situation, and not based on what society says.
Happy Father's Day!


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Josh McDowell Audio from RE:NEW 2012
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