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Tempe, Ariz. — Mitt Romney mounted a fresh effort to woo Hispanics by seeking their input on economic issues in an Arizona business forum Friday, and by planning a Monday campaign appearance with rising GOP star Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a Cuban-American.
Meeting with nine Hispanic business leaders and local officials in Tempe Friday, Mr. Romney said he wanted to "get your perspective on what I might do to make it easier for small businesses to thrive, or education to work, or immigration policies to work, if I were so fortunate to become president."
But the likely GOP presidential nominee heard conflicting messages on the contentious issue of immigration policy, as he was told by one participant to stick to his tough stand on illegal immigration and by another to take a more forgiving approach.
Manuel T. Pacheco, former president of the University of Arizona, urged Mr. Romney to be more open to a compromise on the so-called 'Dream Act' – a bill Mr. Romney has promised to veto that would offer a path to citizenship to people who were brought illegally to the U.S. as children if they enrolled in college or the military.
"I think it would be good, from your perspective, if there was a way you could provide at least some signal or glimmer of hope for these students,'' said Mr. Pacheco at the half-hour discussion with Mr. Romney at the Arizona Historical Society. "I would urge you to make that nod at some point in the near future."
Mr. Romney offered no response and then heard a different message from Alice Lara, a consultant who is active in the Arizona Latino Republican Association. "I really do respect and recognize your stance'' on illegal immigration, she said. "I want to encourage you to stick close to your conservative principals."
The event was staged at a time that some of Mr. Romney's allies are concerned that Hispanics have been turned off by the tough line he and other Republicans have taken on illegal immigrants.
Mr. Rubio has been trying to craft a scaled back, conservative alternative to the Dream Act. Mr. Rubio is considered a possible running mate for Mr. Romney, and a campaign aide confirmed that he will be appearing with Mr. Romney Monday in Pennsylvania.
In advance of Mr. Romney's Arizona 'roundtable discussion,' his campaign circulated an email statement arguing that Hispanic voters have been especially hard hit by economic woes during the Obama years. The campaign said that Hispanics, who make up 16% of the U.S. population, make up 20% of the unemployed.
However, a March 2012 study by the Pew Hispanic Center found that Hispanics, along with Asian Americans, are experiencing a faster rate of job growth than many other demographic groups as the economy has begun to recover.


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NADA Appraisal Guides (www.nadaguides.com) enters a new medium by launching its Powersports e-Guidebook on CD-ROM. The new format features 22 model years of used values — from 1986 to 2007 — as well as detailed specifications. The e-Guidebook reports prices for motorcycles, ATVs, PWC and snowmobiles.
The reportedly easy-to-use product also helps dealers with merchandising by letting them create custom hang tags with the dealership name and logo, vehicle specs, pricing and dealer add-on information. "NADA has long been known for its trademark bright yellow vehicle appraisal guidebooks," says Lenny Sims, VP of operations. "This CD-ROM offers the best of both worlds — the ability for business professionals to use our industry-standard pricing and specification information in an easily downloadable format for desktop or laptop computers."
The CD-ROM contains rough and clean wholesale pricing, as well as trade-in, average and retail pricing. It comes complete with motorcycle mileage charts, state vehicle requirements and optional equipment information. NADA will be updating the e-Guidebook three times per year.
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Broker Note Briefing: Thursday
Some decent corporate earnings and the approval of the Greek austerity bill are keeping European equity markets afloat Thursday, as investors look to rate decisions from the Bank of England and European Central Bank.
As always, we've trawled through the big broker notes to give you a selection of the day's top picks.
Retailers were in the spotlight HSBC upgraded Marks & Spencer to "overweight" from "neutral". It said M&S is the highest operationally-geared of the U.K. large caps. As far as the retail sector as a whole is concerned, HSBC said the macroeconomic outlook is improving, as is the outlook for U.K. and French DIY consumer spending.
Meanwhile Goldman Sachs upgraded H&M Hennes & Mauritz to "neutral" from "sell" given the potential for continued high single-digit sales growth, as the company benefits from formalization in Western Europe and North America, while simultaneously expanding into Eastern Europe. However, Goldman said H&M's overall emerging-market exposure is still limited and therefore the brokerage does not see improving returns over the medium term as high costs of expansion continue to weigh on group profitability. In the medium term, it expects H&M's earnings before interest and tax margin to stabilize at 18%, which is a 0.5% from 18.5% reported in full-year 2011.
Finally Morgan Stanley busied itself with Spanish retailer Inditex, owner of high-street favorite Zara, downgrading the stock to "equalweight" from "overweight". It continues to believe that Inditex is the most advantaged company in its coverage universe.
"With a differentiated business model that is almost impossible to replicate fully, we believe it enjoys a sustainable competitive advantage," said MS analysts. They added that Inditex may already be the world's largest clothing retailer, but it only has 1% of the global apparel market and therefore has many years of growth left.
However, "we cannot ignore the valuation," said Morgan Stanley, noting that since June, the shares are up 54% and its market capitalization has increased by €22 billion. As a result, the stock is trading close to its highest price/earnings multiple in two years.


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New iMac Is $200 Cheaper Than the Others, With Low-End Specs to Match
Apple this morning began selling a new iMac that costs $200 less than its previous entry-level desktop—but is less powerful, too.
The new iMac all-in-one unit costs $1,099, making it slightly more accessible to people who are considering updating an old Mac or making the switch from a traditional Windows PC. Owners of iPhones and iPads may especially be interested, given the new Mac-to-iOS features getting piled into Apple's coming OS X Yosemite release. The new iMac is still pricier than the entry-level 11-inch MacBook Air, but it's less costly than Apple's MacBook Pro laptop.
Where does the $200 in savings come from? Now for the trade-offs: The new iMac has a dual-core processor, running at a slower 1.4 gigahertz. The $200 step-up has a 2.7 GHz quad-core chip. The cheaper iMac has half the hard-drive storage space—500 gigabytes—and its graphics horsepower, important for gamers and video editors, is ratcheted down too. The new iMac offering still comes with a 21.5-inch monitor, and has the same 8 GB of RAM, however.
As with any PC purchase, would-be buyers can customize the unit to bulk up the processor speed or swap in a different hard drive, at a higher cost.


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The Monday Morning Comix Connection Poll 5/7/07
Once again, folks... here's the results of last week's Comix Connection Poll Question: "What I Like Best About Free Comic Book day at Comix Connection is:"
#1 - (by a huge margin) - It's ALL good!
#2 - The ALL BACK ISSUES IN THE BINS ARE ONE DOLLAR EACH SALE.
#3 - Meeting Guest Artists MIKE HAWTHORNE and JIMMY GOWNLEY.
#4 - Free Comic Book dowhatnow?
#5 - The FREE COMIC BOOKS. Duh.
#6 - (two-way tie) - The 20% OFF ALL BOOKS, TRADE PAPERBACKS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS.
- The CAKE. Whoops. Forgot. NO CAKE. But there will be Goldenberg's Peanut Chews available.
#7 - The incredibly awesome PRIZE DRAWING GIVEAWAYS!
#8 - (two-way tie, with no votes) - THE 20% OFF ALL GAMES and GAMING ITEMS!
- The 25% OFF all the older comic books on the back wall.
There you have it. Examining the data scientifically, I see that by a huge margin, IT'S ALL GOOD. Glad to see you people enjoy Free Comic Book Day as much as we do! Every year we add more cool things to the day to make FCBD fun and exciting... if there's anything you think we've left out, leave a suggestion in the Comments Section of this post. Sorry about the distinct lack of cake. The "cake logistics" were just insurmountable... and it was crazy enough without it. We'll try to make it up to you all at our next big Halloween Sale! And to all you mooks who voted for #4... why, I oughta...
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New logbook and fresh baggies today, April 4, 2015. Replaced 10/20/2010 due to Vandalism. Please rehide well with sticks and leaves... East of Paw Paw on Red Arrow Highway there is a traffic signal at the intersection of CR375. There is a dentist office on the Northeast corner. From the signal, head North approx. 4.5 miles to Almena. Reduced speed, a little store, a cemetery, then Almena Township Hall, 27725 CR 375.
Jonas Barber became the first settler in Almena when he built a cabin and a sawmill in 1835. Almena was officially established in 1842, named after an Indian Princess. The old town hall was restored by the Almena Historical Society with funds raised by sponsoring an annual Old Fashion Day.
Easy walk, grassy path, 20-30 minutes walking.
Just beyond the Picnic Pavilion is a sign marking the Walking Trail offering a choice, "One Way Or Another", choose the tree hugging liberal path, not the mighty righty conservative. Eventually you come to another sign. No choice in the matter here. Follow the trail south. Lots of birds and butterflies to see, a body of water ahead on the right. Keep following the trail as it curves around, sort of headed West. Nice view of the water on the left. On the right, one lone tree. "A Fool on The Hill", then a pack of Camels. Stay on the trail. Ahead a place to rest and observe. Also a group of trees playing "A Farmer In The Dell". The box is behind the Farmer. After stamping, continue on the path until you come to the clearing and see your car.


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Believe it or not, though, I had no idea what Merry's sign was. (Does everyone else look up their pet's signs? Am I weird?) That was, until the generous folks at Barkie Bling Designs came along and helped me out by sending along one of their Zodiac Birthstone Pet Jewelry packages.
Turns out, she's a Gemini (her birthday is June 6): in the box, Barkie Bling includes your pet's own personal horoscope on printed card stock. According to the horoscope, she's a happy go lucky princess (so far so good) who looks for fun and lots of playtime (the diva lives to play fetch - and you'd think that'd be SO beneath her...). They love to socialize (aah, there's the reason I was saddled with a socialite pug). And it warns you may need to be imaginative in order to keep this happy spirit content and busy (to say the very least!).
As horoscopes go, this one was wickedly accurate. But let's see what else is in that cute little takeout box!
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Each necklace also features sterling silver spacer beads between each crystal. Fastened on a silver plated chain with silver plated findings, the necklace also features an adorable paw print charm in sterling silver to "dangle" at the back of the neck.
The fastener is lobster-claw, which is a nice choice since it's more secure than many other fasteners on the market. The necklace is tough as well - took several tugs and kept on licking. Ticking. Er, sparkling. You know what I mean.
We were impressed by its delicate look but sturdy feel. The princess just like wearing sparklies. You know how it is, when you're a diva.
We were also impressed by the kind touch of a polishing cloth, included in the Barkie Bling box. It's rare to see this included with jewelry but it makes so much sense, particularly if your pup loves to get into everything!
Overall, this ia a cute design, and clever packaging and concept take it a lot further. Would make for a great dog birthday gift, both for the fuzzball at home or for one of her fuzzball pals at the next neighbourhood canine birthday bash.
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"We wanted to do it forever and just finally went out on the limb," laughed Mrs. Jones.
Her husband called the full-service salon "an investment for our future."
But it's more than that. Mrs. Jones, who has been a hair designer for several years, had customers and other stylists in mind.
"We wanted a nice place for people to go to get their hair done, and a nice place for people to work," she said. "And it's been great -- it's exactly what we wanted."
The Jones also wanted to open a sort of one-stop shop for all sorts of services -- not just hair.
There are nine hair stylists at the salon, in addition to two nail technicians. "We all stay pretty busy," said Mrs. Jones. She noted most of the stylists are established, coming from other salons in the area. Since moving, stylists' customer bases have grown, too.
Stylists include: Sabrina Bruch, Shannon Blanchard, Amy Allred, Christy Small, Nyna Combs, Terry Eakins, June Eastwood, Cindy Jones and Bobbie Hodges. Nail technicians are Juli Dees, who does manicures and acrylic nails and Mandy Lands, who gives manicures in addition to pedicures.
"We all get along really well," said Mrs. Jones of her co-workers. "We all love our jobs and it's an upbeat and fun atmosphere."
To anticipate for the business, the Jones included plenty of seats for hair washing and and drying, so customers wouldn't have to wait for an empty chair, said Mrs. Jones.
The Jones said the staff has a wide range of experience and caters to all ages. Stylists keep up on the latest trends in hair design and can also mimic a style from a photo that customers bring.
"It is a full-service hair salon," he continued. "Anything that can be done, they do."
Hair color -- especially highlights and lowlights -- are popular now, and stylists at Jones and Company are ready to help customers achieve their dream color. "We have several girls that are really good at color weaves," said Mrs. Jones.
And for people who want to purchase products to keep their color or style their hair, those are available at the salon, too.
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Thirteen Articles of Faith, also called Thirteen Principles, a summary of the basic tenets of Judaism as perceived by the 12th-century Jewish philosopher Moses Maimonides. They first appeared in his commentary on the Mishna, Kitāb al-Sirāj, as an elaboration on the section Sanhedrin 10, which sets forth the reasons why a Jew would be denied resurrection. Maimonides' formulation was an attempt to put forth true concepts of God and faith as a tool in avoiding error. His statement, although presented by him as a form of dogma, was a personal concept and has been much debated and revised. The numerous versions of the Articles of Faith include the hymn Yigdal, written about 1300 and adopted into most prayer services.
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Panama City, FL--To the juco diamond now, the Lady Commodores coming off a split Wednesday at Wallace of Dothan, Thursday hosting a twin bill against Wallace of Hanceville. Let's show you some of the action from game one, a three o'clock start. Lady Commodores get runners at second and third in the first, nobody out, Caitlan Ortiz bounces to third, they get the out there, and then get Emma Johansen at the plate, Gulf Coast fails to score in the inning.
Top of the second, Natalie Walker, dealing gets her second strikeout of the game.
Bottom of the third, her offense generates some run support, they load the bases for Ortiz who skies one to right center, Hannah Strickland scores, and so does Johansen when the throw is bobbled near the plate, 2-0 game.
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The Clio Campus Van might be due a long service medal but when it comes to cutting costs, it's right on the pace. Steve Walker reports.
With modern superminis growing progressively larger and more complex, is the simple, affordable supermini-derived van a dying breed? If it is, many operators will mourn its passing, these nimble load-luggers having been widely adopted as perfect antidotes to the perpetual gridlock and parking headaches that characterise urban motoring today. Whatever the future holds for the supermini-based commercial vehicle, the present is in safe hands with the likes of Renault's Clio Campus van.
Take a look at Renault's current Clio, the third generation in the marque's small car dynasty, and at this stage in its lifecycle, it's hard to imagine it striped out and converted into a van. The focus of supermini designers over recent years has been firmly fixed on generating that illusive 'big car feel' and to this end, materials and build quality have been ramped-up considerably in the latest models. There's a whole raft of high-tech features integrated into these modern small cars as well, ensuring that products like the Clio III feel far more grown-up propositions than their predecessors. Of course, the game will continue to move on, as is the nature of the automotive industry, and what's fresh and exciting today will quickly lose its lustre. The chances are that we will see a Clio III commercial vehicle in the not too distant future but Renault are quite rightly reluctant to tarnish their successful supermini's image with a downmarket commercial version just yet. Instead, they're persevering with the Clio Campus Van we feature here, a familiar model based on the more utilitarian Clio II.
This Clio might not have the general sophistication of the model that has superseded it but it is economical, reliable, and affordable, three qualities that always maintain a prominent position on the wish lists of van buyers. The van, as we've established, is based on the Clio II supermini which is still available in passenger car form badged as the Clio Campus. As tends to be the case with supermini-derived commercial vehicles, space is limited. You get a load volume of just under 1m3 where the rear seats used to be, with a load height of 63cm and a 1.3m load length. The maximum payload of 535kg is unlikely to be approached by most operators given the modest amount of room available, although a few boxes of gold bullion would do it.
"Equipment levels look very generous, especially once you've reminded yourself that this is a commercial vehicle"
Under the bonnet lies Renault's 1.5dCi common-rail diesel engine, a unit that's particularly well-suited to light commercial vehicle applications. We've seen it crop up in a number of different guises over the years but here it's doing a healthy 68bhp with 160Nm of torque from 1,700rpm and in the lightweight Clio Campus Van, that translates into surprisingly lively acceleration. Indeed, this is a commercial vehicle that really can entertain its driver with that raw-edged, almost go-kart style feel to the handling which has been largely been bred out of modern supermini products. Driving the Clio Campus Van, you can even get a flavour for why the hot hatch Renaultsport versions of this Clio remain such well-respected drivers' cars.
Although undoubtedly a welcome diversion for the employees behind the wheel, a spirited driving experience is hardly the point of this kind of vehicle. The people paying the bills will be far more enamoured by the engine's headline-grabbing 65.7mpg average fuel economy along with emissions measured at a lowly 115g CO2/km. Over longer runs, you can expect fuel economy that's better still and while the firm ride and cabin noise mean the Clio Campus Van isn't the ideal long distance companion, it shouldn't be solely thought of as a city runabout.
In terms of styling, the Clio Campus Van represents what should be the final incarnation of a Clio II design that has been through numerous revisions across its lengthy lifecycle. There's a sporty look to the front end with the low under bumper hosting three yawning air intakes which are mirrored above by the twin dark recesses of the latest Renault family grille. At the back, there's the trademark bulge of the rear windscreen and a restyled bumper while thick side rubbing strips protect against parking mishaps.
Inside, the Clio Campus Van isn't the last word in functional design and although its construction seems tough enough, the cab area does feel dated. The light grey plastics do a good job of masking the grime that can build up over time in a working van but storage space is limited and this tends to cause its own build-up of miscellaneous items on the passenger seat. Equipment levels look very generous, especially once you've reminded yourself that this is a commercial vehicle. As standard, all buyers get a multi-function trip computer that will allow you to keep track of your average fuel economy and the distance left to the next fill-up. There's also remote central locking and the RAID anti intruder device that locks all the doors once a speed of 5mph is reached. ABS with brakeforce distribution and brake assist is also included, as are twin front airbags.
You'll need to pay extra for a CD stereo and air-conditioning - £100 and £500 respectively - while front fog lamps and a metal grille bulkhead are a reasonable £75 each. One interesting option is the Sport pack which, for £1,100, gives the Clio Campus Van a pronounced racy edge. It's all cosmetic but the 14" alloy wheels, full bodykit and body-coloured door mirrors will be seen as a worthwhile investment by many, especially if the van is to double-up as domestic transport on weekends.
At prices starting from £8,485, the well-equipped and economical Clio Campus Van represents strong value for money. Its aging underpinnings are evident at times but the impressive engine and engaging handling go a long way towards making up for this. Enjoy it while it lasts.
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1A person who patches or creates a garment or other item from pieces of fabric.
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Roads in Pendleton County still not cleared, almost impassibleUPDATED 8:02 PM EST Feb 10, 2014
Students were out of school again Monday for their 18th snow day.Video Transcript
ALMOST A WEEK AFTER THE LAST WINTER STORM... AND ROADS IN PENDLETON COUNTY... ARE STILL NOT CLEARED... AND ALMOST IMPASSIBLE. STUDENTS.. WERE OUT OF SCHOOL AGAIN TODAY... FOR THEIR 18TH SNOW DAY! WE WANTED TO KNOW .. WHAT'S BEING DONE.. SO KIDS CAN GO BACK TO SCHOOL! IS THE COUNTY CALLING IN-- ALL THE HELP IT CAN GET? WLWT NEWS FIVE'S TAMMY MUSTASA.... IS LEADING THE WAY... AND ASKING THE QUESTIONS ... SHE JOINS US LIVE. TAMMY. SHEREE IN JUST A FEW HOURS .. THE PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WILL MEET HERE TONIGHT TO REVISE THEIR SCHOOL CALENDAR. THEY'LL CONSIDER MAKING UP DAYS DURING SPRING BREAK AND MEMORIAL DAY. THEY'RE OUT OF SCHOOL TONIGHT BECAUSE SOME OF THE ROADS ARE STILL ICY. (NATS PLOWING SNOW) (SOT/JACOB DALE/ GUARDIAN) ("If you go look at our road, it just looks like rock.") FIGHTING ICE IS ONE THING. (NATS PLOWING SNOW) BUT WHEN IT'S PACKED-AND THE TREATMENT WON'T WORK- AND ANOTHER ROUND OF ICE ON SUNDAY-THERE'S THE PROBLEM FOR PENDLETON COUNTY. (SOT/TIM ANTROBUS/ PENDLETON COUNTY ROADS SUPERVISOR) ("It bonded to the road.This is our fourth time trying to get the ice off, we've got most of it off some of it. Some of the road we're on Crooked Creek and the sun doesn't shine here so we have to have sun to make it let go and it's not letting go yet still today.") SOME OF THE ROADS AREN'T CLEAR ENOUGH FOR SCHOOL BUSES TO PASS. YOU SEE THEM PARKED IN THIS LOT ON THE DISTRICTS 18TH SNOW DAY. (SOT/JACOB DALE/ GUARDIAN) ("I wouldn't want any kids on a school bus at all, not on the side roads, they're horrible.") NINE TRUCKS ON NINE DIFFERENT ROUTES HAVE BEEN COVERING 600 MILES-THROWING DOWN A SALT CINDER MIX. (SOT/TIM ANTROBUS/ PENDLETON COUNTY ROADS SUPERVISOR) ("When you take a bus running the particular load and theres highs and lows, when it goes to a low, no sunshine, its ice, the bus can't take off so we're laying material all the way, just have to have the sun to finish the job.") (SOT/JACOB DALE/ guardian) ("I think they should call in help from a bigger city, it might help them more.") I SPOKE WITH PENDLETON COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE HENRY BERTRAM. HE SAYS MORE HELP WON'T FIX THIS PROBLEM--THEY HAVE ENOUGH SALT WITH 100 TONS LEFT. THEY JUST NEED MOTHER NATURE-AND TIME. (SOT/TIM ANTROBUS/ PENDLETON COUNTY ROADS SUPERVISOR) ("We've been on a hard run right now and I think by the end of the week, we should be good.") AS OF TODAY, IF THE DISTRICT DOESN'T USE ANY MORE SNOW DAYS... THEY'LL GET OUT JUNE 11TH. BUT IF THEY USE SPRING BREAK AND MEMORIAL DAY ...SCHOOL WILL GET OUT SOONER. REPORTING LIVE FROM PENDLETON COUNTY TAMMY MUTASA WLWT NEWS FIVE. ALMOST 17 YEARS AFTER HER TRAGIC
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RHS sweeps Aztecs to start volleyball playoffs
By Joe Naiman
Ramona High School's boys volleyball team started its participation in the CIF Division III playoffs May 13 with a three-game win over Montgomery.
The 25-19, 25-18, 25-14 home win earned the Bulldogs a home semifinal match against La Jolla that was played Tuesday night after this issue of the Sentinel went to press. The winner of that match will play in Saturday's CIF finals at Canyon Crest High School.
"We're feeling pretty good," said Coach Jeff Klauda.
Ramona's second seed in the Division III playoffs earned the Bulldogs a first-round bye, so Ramona had four days of practice between the May 7 playoff seeding and selection meeting and the second-round match against Montgomery. Ramona had a night practice on May 12, the day before the game.
"They could get used to playing at that time of day," Klauda said.
That differed from the afternoon practices in which students went directly from their final class to the gym, and part of the reason Klauda and assistant coach Connie Halfaker scheduled the night practice was so that the players could prepare for the break between school and the match. Two of Ramona's players had an excessive dinner which affected them during the night's practice.
"That's why we do these run-throughs," Klauda said.That mistake wasn't repeated prior to the playoff match. "They came in with a better idea of what they had to do," Klauda said.
Ramona had three senior starters in 2010, so the playoff match was the first in a starting role for many of the Bulldogs.
"The first two games we played OK, but we weren't quite playing at the level we had in practice," Klauda said.
Klauda attributed that to nervousness.
"Even when they were jittery, they were still okay," he said. "Luckily Montgomery didn't play super fast ball."
The Bulldogs had a 24-14 lead in the first game before the Aztecs closed the gap with a run of five points.
"As the game went on the boys got more warmed up," Klauda said.
Billy White led the Bulldogs with nine kills, Kenny Lawler had eight kills, Luis Nunez contributed seven kills, Travis May produced six kills, and Thomas Pacheco's swings resulted in four kills.
"Much more balanced attack," Klauda said. "The more balanced we can be, the harder it is to pick up and key on any one guy."
Setter Garrett Adelman had 33 assists while also leading the team with three blocks. White and May had two blocks apiece and Lawler had one block.
The win improved Ramona's season record to 17-14. "We've been playing pretty darn well," Klauda said.


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Rutgers beats SMU in triple OT
Photo: Mike Stone/Special Contributor
Rutgers running back Justin Goodwin (32) scores a touchdown as SMU defensive back Kenneth Acker (21), linebacker Randall Joyner (5) and linebacker Kevin Pope (3) trail the play in the first half.
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SO and I are still trying to wrap our heads around this. He was a twin but his twin passed while in the womb. He would tease me there was two inside but never in a million years I would picture me having twins. My 2 boys are from a previous relationship and he also has 2 ( boy and girl ) from previous ages 8 and 5. This is so overwhelming but exciting yet scared. I'm on bed rest until bleeding slows down it got worse web I got to ER. I have a blood clot in uterus so hopefully by Thursday it gets smaller and they will be sble to tell me on on my next u/s which is on Thursday.
Sorry this was long just needed to let it out my god I'm still in shock. Just hoping they both healthy and they both make it. Thanks for reading & Any advice ir words would really help. Merry Christmas to all - God bless :)


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My, my how things have changed in the studio!!! But do not fear. Rock n Roll is alive and well and being laid down as we speak! 2 B continued...
- Kid Rock
- krsval All good suggestions..hardest for me when I was quitting was no smoke after a meal, or when drinking, or with morning coffee...just have to find something else to occupy ur mind..mood swings? Prolly..I chose to go cold turkey and was going thru a job/residence change to boot..I was really stressed but distracted..so I think that actually helped me in the long run..also, if u cheat, do not be discouraged..try, try again my friend.
- jody8466 I just put them down after 25 years - Easiest way - JUST DO IT! You are an American Bad Ass - not a slave to cigarettes!
- crazyassmoma hell yes! can't wait! keep it comin
- brendamariesmith74 Rock n roll is here to stay. You all ate cool as fuck. Thank you for listening. And thank you for educating me. I can not wait to party with you. Because everybody must get stoned.
- angels4bobseger I remember several years ago. I mentioned to you about quit smoking. You were having trouble keeping your voice sometimes when you needed to sing. Bobby, I remember you saying "Yeah! Yeah! I know ! " I will pray for you. on this. My husband David smoked as a teen and passed away before he was old enough to collect SSI. He had cancer caused from smoking. Being a widow now is so lonely at times. God bless you Bobby and I will pray for you. Good luck on quitting. Love ya !
- JoBabs_69 Hmmm......wondering if the appearance of Nicorette gum is somehow tied to the bet you lost with Tim Watson about him losing 20 pounds before the cruise?? If so, hats off to Tim Watson!
- shawniem Super proud of you for this! For many reasons. You're adding years to your life, good luck Mr Rock!
- 1BBShirleeOctpus405 Well I suppose you should be complimanted on your efferts,.however Suger and you are my Suger, theres only one way to kick a habit like that,...you have to tell yourself your at war each time that craving manafists,..as long as you keep comsumming that BS in any form it controls you,...no nicoten for me since Dec 18, 2008,..I kicked ITS ASS,..You R A/1 American BADASS. DO the same MOTHERFUCKER,....I know its easier said than done...HEALTH WEALTH LOVE & HAPPINESS xoxoxox
- 1BBShirleeOctpus405 so in other words without health you have no wealth and without love you have no happiness
- uberfan So at what Point does the ALCOHOL and the having to be the host of a PARTY BOAT become a Problem
- THPplatinum ( : LOVE KID ROCK!
- katflashfever2000 Keep at it....
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Kid Rock inducted Cheap Trick into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last night. Check out the speech at Rolling Stone: http://rol.st/23sLwbE
- krsval Nice homage to Cheap Trick..ya done good..and I scored tix to their show at Soaring Eagle so my summer is looking up!
- davidwest2345 Very nice-
- rocksavedmysoul "...I'll shine up the old brown shoes, put on a brand new shirt..." Looking good!
- rIARICHsuperfan So awesome your the best Kid rock
- Bobette Very well stated..... Who will be making the speech when it's your turn? ;o)
- uberfan Its going to be a PARTY when ROCK gets in
- marypowell Love the video clip in my group where he was chewing gum an said I hate nicotine gum an threw it on the floor
- kidmarla You were the PERFECT choice to intro Cheap Trick into the Rock n Roll HOF. Job well done, my friend. I'm am grateful I could be there in person to witness. Being from Rkfd IL, I have seen Cheap Trick more times than I can count. I have seen you SIX - so far. Why don't you come on down and visit us some time?
- crazyassmoma someone should've gave him a cigar.
- JoBabs_69 Dude....no pink/black zebra striped spandex and poofy wig? Come on! I would've added HBO for a month to see that on my big screen TV. 😂 Seriously though...loved the scarf!!
Trucker Vision #7
Trucker Vision Ep. 7 is coming to you from Kid Rock's Chillin' the Most Cruise and Rodeo Houston. Check it out:
- JoBabs_69 Love it!
- rocksavedmysoul What a blast. Val and me 3:33 mark in the crowd watching Tim. Love seeing the backstage stuff. You had a fantastic lineup this year. Loved everyone's show. MGK cracked me up in the bar one night. Luv that kid. Thank you captain, TBT, all the artists, Sixthman and the gracious people of Jamaica mon!
- krsval Thanks for the memories and good times! As I (Mom) was going to be gone for 6 days, I had to cram 6 days of plans and work in before I left, and then do the cleanup/recovery work when I got home for another 7! But it is always totally worth it, and especially this time. As I wrote on the Sixthman eval, I feel bad leaving my fam, but I also find that I need this! I need the music and the fun and friendship. So thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
- MargoC Awesome behind the scene stuff! I missed a good one for sure....and no summer KR shows for me, I'm havin' some KR withdrawals :(
- davidwest2345 I'm still in Jamaica....the Boat left me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lmao
- Yo I want to join
- Bobette I am SO going next year! Looks like a good time had by all! Thanks for sharing! ;o)
- krsval @Bobette..get on the boat! You'd be perfect! @davidwest2345..so you're the one we left behind lol
- krsval @Yo..you too..you get on the boat and we will take care of you Detroit style (good)
- Bobette @krsval...You can bet I'm gonna give it my best shot. ;o)
- RiverDaze Love your Trucker videos! Love seeing you having a good time with your friends :)
- tracigracey Love the music ALL OF IT! How do enter to win a trip for the cruises? LOOKS AWSOME!!! I love THE CHICKENS IN THE PEN as I have a great friend who has a chicken and rooster farm and when I go out there and listen to it cranked up. I think the chickens and roosters probably wish I would shut up...as I'm not the artist you are!
Lucky #7 - Chillin The Most
Kid Rock's 7th Annual Chillin' the Most Cruise was yet another EPIC journey to Redneck Paradise! If you missed our dysfunctional family reunion (or were there and your memory is hazy), check out the gallery HERE.
- rswope970 Wish i would of been there. Love you Kid.
- rocksavedmysoul I had the BEST TIME EVER! Thank you Kid, TBT, and Sixthman!
- krsval Totally best cruise yet! Smooth operations, class acts having fun, great hosts in KR and TBT..who also seemed relaxed and happy. What's not to love?🍻
- beckxy We had so much fun! Lucky# 7 is exactly what it was.... we, the fans, were the lucky ones. The artists were phenomenal.. from Kid Rock to Machine Gun Kelly, Nikki Lane, Tim Watson, The Band of Heathens, Whitey Morgan.. can't name them all, but man, our first loves, the music, and our dysfunctional family made every waking second of this cruise one of my top favorite of all 7 cruises. Thanks for putting the picture of us up for the store. I got those shirts for us for Christmas as a reminder of the Great Times to come. Much Love and Respect Always! ~Bex n Geno
- krsval Thank you all for the best cruise evah!
- uberfan BECKXY-You hung out with ROCK again.E0mail me and tell me all,,,,,
- matthewslisa04 What lucky 7 means you won...I got an email saying I'm chilling Lucy 7.. do I get a free tickets
- matthewslisa04 Well I worked on the LA Haunted Hayride lasted October as the walking Teddy Bear...so with Ten Thirty One Productions...do I won chilling lucky 7???kid rock you rock cowboy
Houston Rodeo
Ha! This guy nailed it. No doubt my voice was trashed from the cruise. It took several songs before it opened up and became manageable! try'd every singer's trick in the book from warm lemon water, honey, tea, steam, ginger, to just not talking. But all in all we got the job done and it was a great show and tons of fun. Thanks for the honest review, I hope folks had a great time. I love Texas and the Rodeo Houston is a first class operation all the way.
- phillipjwyrick Kid rock you rocked the Houston rodeo , loved the show, loved the deejaying while drinking a shot of whiskey!!!!
- goeldonna You Rocked it...You are an American Badass! Texas Loves you...I danced like no one was watching. ..went to bed that night in your t shirt! :)
- vlp Glad you made it back safely from the cruise then came to Houston LS&R and gave a kick ass show even though you were spent. Probably time to go get you some rest. Been thinking of getting tickets to the rest of your scheduled shows this year. My only problem is I can never get up close to the stage. If ever I could have one wish it would be to meet you in person, hang out smoking drinking and freeing our minds. Just so you know that is on my bucket list. I'm not like these other women that want to sleep with you. I just simply want the pleasure of meeting you and Audrey and having a good time. Love ya kid, Bobby. You are a talented mother fucker. Ya'll get some rest. Hope to see ya soon.
- uberfan I was just going to say,,,,But maybe he is MsBehavin....:)
- uberfan I was just looking at the MGK video that Rock did on the boat--Bad Muther Fuc_er,,That kicked all azz--Then I watched the same set off the boat and NOT SO GOOD,,,,I love ya Rock but im just say'n
- dfrank3212 I have seen a lot of artist perform live in my 52 years (Waylon, George Jones/Strait, Seager, etc. But I can honestly say that no one has ever touched my heart in a way that your performance did in Houston. Thank you Mr. Ritchie for the love and passion that you put into your musice and because of that it touched my soul and brought me to tears. I feel honored to have had the pleasure to see you perform live. THANK YOU!
- davidwest2345 Nobody puts on a better show in the World than Bobby Shazam!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He gives everything he has!!!!!!!!!!!!
- hopez You need some of that killer home made 'cough syrup'
- uberfan I got some stuff that will leave you so numb you cant feel your life........
- niners1234 You are an amazing man all I gotta say!! <3
- uberfan PLAYER you could whisper and it would sound good
- rswope970 your amazing <3
Thanks for sailing m#@%*kers!
Nothing like spending some time with the dysfunctional family... Thanks for sailing m#@%*kers!
- davidwest2345 Yay 1st comment-LET's SEE SOME PICS & VIDEO OF THE CRUISE!!!!!!!!!!!!
- krsval I see my friends and me!!!!! My son has to help me with my pics..I'll post soon
- rocksavedmysoul I see us, too! BEST CRUISE EVER!!!
- mynessa2004 I had an awesome time. Unfortunately because of my condition I didnt get to do alot because I hurt so much, but I did get to see several preformances and met new people face to face. Cant wait for next year.
- reghall1 We had a blast!! These Virgins will be back
This is what it is all about folks.
I cannot tell you how much fun I had with my friend Dan and his family watching the Pistons stomp Toronto! I want to extend a heart felt thank you to Tom Gores and the whole Pistons organization, from the players to the waitresses, all the staff and fans for making such a night more than special for Dan, his family and myself. First class all the way. This is one of the many reasons I am proud to call Michigan my home.
-Kid Rock
(and a big thanks to Allen Einstein for the wonderful photos)
- cherylwilliams You are first class all the way. This is what people need to see-people with Down Syndrome are people who enjoy life and great music like anyone else. Thanks for always talking the talk and walking the walk!
- sharonsexton You are so awesome!!!!! People with Down Syndrome are so freaking awesome. I was blessed to be raised with a Down Syndrome uncle. Thank you Kid Rock!!!!
- kristybreton That is so great! You truly are about your fans and it shows! Much Love!
- crazyassmoma He sees himself, what a happy moment for everyone! such a class act :).
- budwizerba30 I think this is an awesome awesome awesome thing to do for someone.kid rock your an amazing man.Thank you I would like to talk to you about some other special people but in the same way.These people are survivors of a devastating fire in our community including our family. Our community organization The Cole Creek Fire Recovery Organization-CCFRO has all the details. 307-215-8949 email@example.com We also have a personal fundraiser I would like to invite you to visit our link is http://gfwd.us/474d8 This is through Giveforward.com I didn't want to seem selfish by posting this here but I don't know a way to contact anyone in person especially celebrities. If posting this is wrong im very sorry I don't want to take anything away from this extremely kind act of compassion for this gentleman in the picture. We Love you all sincerely.
- beckxy Thank you for reaching out to your fans in the way that you do, you touched my heart on many, many occasions .
- jody8466 There are 3 reasons I love you Kid 1) I'm a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and thank you, thank you, thank you for giving and doing for individuals with disabilities. Are they not the freaking best??? 2) I'm a West Point Mama - thank you, thank you, thank you for what you do for our military. My Cadet Daughter and I LOVE how you support our troops! 3) Thank you, thank you, thank for your fucking awesome music. Worst days ever??? Pull up my Kid Rock tunes on my IPhone and bad day is gone 1/2 way through the first song. I know you have number 1 fans more special than me, but I ADORE who you are and what you do!!! Please don't ever change a thing xoxoxo
- giorgiamantecchini proud to be Bobby's fan this man started as an easy guy from Detroit played music and years by years become the most popular man full of money success but he still remani the same easy guy cares about his comunity like a huge great human beeing with a big heat and soul when i saw that i swear i staeted crying so touching a guess this is way we all love Kid Rock proud of you Robert J Ritchie ! xx
- rocksavedmysoul Luv this!
- MsBehavin And this is why I am SO PROUD that You are Michigan and have kept it real all of these years. I Truly LOVE the Great Person that You are :-) Thank You Sweetheart :-)
- MsBehavin God--God Bless Yous All :-)
- uberfan After seeing ROCK take Dan the man to a basketball game I cried.Bob Ritchie Get's it.I dont know why but I want to say THANK YOU for getting it ROCK....Uber
- giorgiamantecchini Bobby style on the boat again in pigiama ! so funny would like too be on the boat again playing with Kid and having fun enjoy the....boat...again Kid Bobby on the boat in pigiama Rock again ;-)
I shit myself when I saw this today. So frickn' funny. Nothing like a good Saturday morning laugh!! I actually thought about donating 99,990 dollars myself!! lol
- krsval Ha haaa!
- msmiths41 Knowing I made Kid Rock sh*t himself just makes my day!
- davidwest2345 Man...Why would they take it down. I think we could've raised the 100k
- beckxy lol
- giorgiamantecchini I'll give you the 10 cents rest ! lol
- krsval Good job, msmiths41!
- giorgiamantecchini Or maybe 10 dollars you rock Kid !
- rocksavedmysoul I saw that Friday night and just about bust a gust.
- paigevincent love!!
- msmiths41 I really hope that I get the opportunity to thank Bob personally on the boat for posting this! He has no idea how happy it made me this weekend! Knowing that I made Kid Rock "sh*t himself" its definitely on the top of my list of accomplishments! Thanks for having such a great sense of humor and getting the joke!
- missip77 Hey Kid, When are you announcing when you're coming to Detroit this year? I've been patiently waiting....
- angels4bobseger Bobby, yo to you big guy! Now that is cool !
Don't hang out with assholes
"Don't hang out with assholes. If you surround yourself with good people, everything else is going to work itself out."
Read this and more Kid Rock wisdom in his latest interview with Rolling Stone.
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After MIDI file support, the next logical step was MIDI input. It not only allows that, but by using a free program called LoopBe1, the synthesizer can be controlled using a program like FL Studio.
I'm almost finished with this project as far as prototyping goes. The only thing I'd like to learn more about is hardware analog filtering. I have a low-pass filter built in, but I'd like to build a stronger one. It would be nice to have a couple filters that were controllable by the envelopes/LFOs/twisty knobs (potentiometers). During my experimentation, I seem to have built a distortion filter that is controllable by the twisty knob that is visible in the pictures. Since I was trying to build a stronger low-pass filter, the distortion was quite the surprise.
Keep in mind that the connections are not all soldered yet, and that each song was recorded at different times while the synth was evolving.
When it is playing through the speaker instead of the headphone jack, it is pretty damn loud thanks to the amplifier I soldered into it. And the tupperware container gives it a little reverb.
So in conclusion, I'm pretty happy with where this is going. Once I clean up the sound a little with filtering, I think it will be pretty awesome. Who knows, maybe I'll be able to sell a couple if anyone is interested. If nothing else I can provide instructions and code in the future. I plan on updating this project, so stay tuned.
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October 12, 2006
GOP pro-Israel campaign is the real deal—why the hysteria?
Sure, the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) has an agenda.
The RJC wants Jews to become Republicans. So, the RJC buys ads in Jewish newspapers.
Why the unbridled hysteria? Were the ads pornographic?
For some liberals, free speech is selective. For them, (Jewish) community standards define the Republican Party as obscene. They don't want to read what the other side has to say, and they do not want you to read it, either.
To be fair, some Republicans also blindly follow their political party. And I am not one of them. I don't think the Republican Party is perfect. But on most issues, Republicans are a better fit for me.
For many in either party, party allegiance is based on gut feeling, for others, a multiplicity of issues that can be discussed another time. For now, let's talk about the most controversial issue RJC confronted -- Israel.
The message in the RJC ads sent some Democrats up the wall. Why take it out on the messenger? These angry Democrats had two intellectually defensible alternatives. They could have said that Israel is important to them and, also added: (a) "Other issues are more important to us than Israel," or (b) "We have an Israel problem in our party, and we'll work it out within the party."
But party hacks are loyal to their party, not principle. And major Jewish Democrats, who could rise to the occasion, are in denial.
Let's not pretend, as Rep. Howard Berman (D-Van Nuys) does, that the RJC rhetoric somehow challenges a bipartisan coalition for Israel. Congressman Berman is a bright, honest, decent man who knows better. I respect Howard, but his political identity, vested in the Democratic Party, trumps his formidable IQ. It is not that he cannot, but he chooses not to see reality. Bipartisan coalition? Anti-Semite Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.) merely spoke more boldly than many of her African American colleagues in Congress, who are, I am sad to say, anti-Israel populists. The more patrician Rep. James Moran (D-Va.) publicly buys into the Jewish conspiracy line.
Then there is the "Southern gentleman" -- then-Sen. Ernest Hollings (D-S.C.), who on the Senate floor blamed the Iraq War on Jews. I could go on and on (Lois Capps [D-Santa Barbara], Barbara Lee [D-Oakland], Fortney Pete Stark [D-Fremont] and Maxine Waters [D-Los Angeles] to name just a few more members of Congress).
Berman's Jewish brethren in Congress are disingenuous. For years, if not decades, they have supported cuts in the size and scope of our intelligence community. Soft on defense, they also have consistently opposed U.S. strategic and tactical weapons systems.
Do Jewish Democrats like Sen. Barbara Boxer (California) and Rep. Henry Waxman (Los Angeles) really believe that an intelligence out-to-lunch and militarily weak United States can support an ostracized, isolated Israel? These politicians embarrass me.
Indeed, my friend (and Republican) Michael Medved's political re-awakening came after he, as a young Democratic aide on Capitol Hill, organized opposition to the Lockheed C-5A as a boondoggle. A few years later (1973), those aircraft transported armaments that literally kept Israel alive during the Yom Kippur War.
Consider the "Democrats for Israel" ad in this newspaper (Sept. 29). It argued that 96 percent of congressional Democrats supported "Israel's right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Iran and Syria." So did Saudi Arabia. Big deal. Besides, what about the most senior Democrat from Michigan, Israel-bashing Rep. John Dingell, who declared himself neutral between Israel and Hezbollah?
In most states in this country, you'll have no problem getting a pro-Israel resolution at a Republican state convention. You won't fare so well at a state convention of Democrats. Why? For two reasons. Their party's activists are allied with politically correct groups that are increasingly receptive to the anti-Israel theology. Increasingly, Palestinians are seen as a suffering group that must be supported by victims groups -- African Americans, gays, feminists, immigrants.
And the second reason: That Democrat politicians reflect their base. Let's talk reality. Polling data, as highlighted in the RJC ads, are conclusive (for example, NBC/Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg). A majority of Republican voters support Israel; a majority of Democrat voters do not.
Since most Jews are Democrats, this would seem counterintuitive, because you would expect them to show up statistically. Until you realize that evangelical Christians who support Israel are disproportionately Republicans. And, conservative Republicans, as a group, generally see Israel as a worthy ally.
In contrast, many rank-and-file Democrats, including what James Carville might call "trailer trash," buy into the Jewish-Zionist conspiracy. If you still don't get it, look at Sen. Joe Lieberman's (D-Mass.) defeat. It wasn't just Iraq. Look at the anti-Semitic ravings against him on liberal Web sites.
What of the distinguished Democrats? Former President Jimmy Carter has used his stature as a former president to travel the world attacking Israel. Former President Bill Clinton is hardly anti-Israel. But after the first Persian Gulf War, we had arguably the best opportunity for a negotiated peace. Yasser Arafat, discredited and isolated, was at his lowest point. What did Clinton do? He resurrected and legitimized him with an invitation to the White House, and the true moderates for a Mideast peace lost more than a decade.
What happens next month if the Democrats gain control of Congress? Anti-Israel John Conyers (D-Mich.) will chair the powerful House Judiciary Committee. Anti-Israel Dingell will chair the critical Energy and Commerce Committee. Anti-Israel David Obey (D-Wis.) will chair the key Appropriations Committee. This rogue's gallery is far from complete.
Politicians pander to Jews on Israel. Does it matter whether Republicans remain in power?
If you still don't get it, ask someone in Israel.
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Definition of paramagnetic in English:
(Of a substance or body) very weakly attracted by the poles of a magnet, but not retaining any permanent magnetism.
Example sentences
- In paramagnetic materials, permanent magnetic moments arise from the intrinsic angular momentum of individual electrons.
- The principle of EPR oximetry is based on the broadening effect of molecular oxygen on the EPR spectra of paramagnetic substances via Heisenberg spin exchange.
- When a paramagnetic material is placed in a strong magnetic field, it becomes a magnet, and as long as the strong magnetic field is present, it will attract and repel other magnets in the usual way.
- Example sentences
- Most samples have susceptibility above 0.5 mSI, indicating that ferromagnetism is dominant with respect to diaand paramagnetism.
- In RBCs, we hypothesized, different amounts of intracellular metHb would result in different degrees of cell paramagnetism, relative to that of water, and would affect the observed MM.
- The Curie point is the temperature above which a terromagnetic substance exhibits paramagnetism.
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Adult Day Service Centers are safe, friendly places where adults who have special needs can spend the day and receive an individually tailored program of health and social support services. The program provides support to both the individual and the caregiver so the family may remain together, and is ideal for the older adult whose caregiver works outside the home during the day or may just need a break from the demands of 24-hour care giving.
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These community-based centers are staffed by dedicated professionals who provide care and supervision throughout the day. The staff's focus is on maintaining the participants abilities while increasing their social interaction.
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Monday, May 30th.
There's food, booze, people, paper, pens, pencils, prompts, improvisation, a microphone, a stage. Instant theatre. Be our guests.
The evening will be filled with a variety of extemporaneous writing activities/performances, Write Club Battles, and all other spoken theatre. Bring your old notebooks. Tote along your new journals. Create fresh material instantly. Perform with other writers.
Enjoy an evening of words!
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
8:00pm - 11:00pm
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Hungary to Quiz Citizens About New Constitution
Hungary's new government is determined to replace the country's constitution with a new one as part of its plan to radically change the country. The governing Fidesz party says that, since it has two-thirds of the parliament seats, political stability enables it to draft a new constitution it sees as long overdue.
"Hungary is the only country in the post-communist region that hasn't adopted a new constitution," Gergely Gulyas, Fidesz MP and vice-president of the parliament committee in charge of drafting a new constitution, told New Europe. "The constitution is the most important piece of legislation—it tells something about what a country thinks of itself. Hungary lacks this."
The current constitution doesn't have a chapter on public finance, unlike German or Polish counterparts, Mr. Gulyas added. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has asked parliament to include the chapter as a constitutional guarantee of responsible management of sovereign debt and public assets. The chapter is supposed to come with a ceiling for public debt.
Fidesz sees it unnecessary to hold a national referendum on the new constitution, saying its sweeping election victory last year gave it the political mandate to adopt it without asking voters again. It's nevertheless seeking the public's involvement, with a questionnaire.
Fidesz will in the coming days send the questions below to all eight million Hungarian voters, with multiple choice answer options that haven't been provided yet. Voters will be able to express opinions at the end of the questionnaire. No postage will be required to send the questionnaire back to the National Consultation Board.
1. Should the new constitution only declare civic rights or should it also declare the obligations of citizens? (Fidesz hasn't specified what obligations it has in mind.)
2. Should the new constitution restrict sovereign indebtedness? (Mr. Orban said a debt ceiling of about 60% of gross domestic product would be preferable.)
3. Should the new constitution bring under its protection common values such as family, labor, home, order and health? (No clarification is given as to definitions of those values and how they should be protected.)
4. Should the new constitution grant voting rights to the parent of a minor on behalf of his/her child? (The National Consultation Board wants to launch a public debate on whether parents should be given an extra vote in the name of their children, and if each child in the family should bring one extra vote or if just one additional vote should be given to the family, regardless of how many children it has.)
5. Should the new constitution permit taxing the costs of raising children? (No clarification has been given. This may lead to the introduction of a zero-rate of the value-added tax on nappies and baby food.)
6. Should the new constitution undertake responsibility for future generations?
7. Should the new constitution express national togetherness with Hungarians living beyond our borders? (There are a conservatively estimated 2.59 million ethnic Hungarians living in neighboring Slovakia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Austria, Croatia and Slovenia. Ancestors of many of them found themselves outside Hungary when the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy collapsed after World War I and borders shifted in 1920.)
8. Should the new constitution provide protection for the biodiversity of the Carpathian Basin?
9. Should the new constitution provide special protection of national assets? (Meaning the protection of arable land and water sources, the National Consultation Board has said.)
10. Should the new constitution state that only companies with a transparent ownership should have access to state funds?
11. Should the courts have powers to give life prison sentences that cannot be changed? (Death penalty can't be introduced in Hungary—it would go violate a UN protocol the country is party to.)
12. Should the new constitution define sanctions for no-shows before a parliamentary committee for a hearing?
What would your answers be?
Veronika Gulyas contributed to this article.


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On Apr 15, 6:41 am, "Ian"
> Hello,
> Does anybody have Microsoft Office Communicator working through a firewall
> delivering voice, video and application sharing. I know Communicator is
> built on the principle of Windows Messenger which works but communicator
> will only enable me to do a one-way call. I have a DrayTek router and it
> seems to work correctly. I've been through Google and opened the
> recommended ports, I've even tried UPnP but get the same issue. I start
> video connection or voice call, the other end can hear and see me but I get
> nothing back. Router reports no error, I've even moved the workstation into
> the routers DMZ and get the same this. Have considered the option that it
> could be the other end, if they initiate the session it works OK and two-way
> comms is possible.
> Don't have any issues with NetMeeting or MSN Messenger. And workstation
> firewall doesn't seem to make a difference.
> Please let me know if you have it working and what ports are open.
> Thanks
> Ian
Here is list of port that communicator uses. If you have put your
machine outside your firewall and you still can not maitain a two
communication, then your firewall is out of the picture, unless your
firewall is controlling traffic to and from your dmz as well.
TCP port 80 (HTTP) or TCP port 443 (HTTPS), depending on how the
virtual server (Web access server) is configured
· Dynamic port for incoming traffic from Live Communications Server
(Communicator Web Access listens on a random port)
Outgoing Ports:
· TCP port 3268 (LDAP) on the global catalog server
· TCP port 389 (LDAP) on the domain controller
· TCP port 5061 (MTLS) on the server or pool running Live
Communications Server
Hope it helps..( Julio)


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A judge in Mexico granted a temporary stay of extradition for Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Tuesday until arguments can be heard on two appeals filed by his lawyers.
Guzman's lawyer, Jose Refugio Rodriguez, said one of the appeals argues that the statute of limitations has run out on some crimes Guzman is accused of in the United States. The defense also argues that some of the accusations against Guzman are based on hearsay, not direct evidence.
Rodriguez said the appeals were filed late Monday in courts in Mexico City.
A judge ruled that arguments should be heard on the appeals, a step that is almost automatic in extradition cases.


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Melian collects national, conference accolades
Named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week Monday, AE Performer of the Week Tuesday
Melian headed to NCAA Championships in 5,000-meters
Becomes sixth different Stony Brook woman to qualify for an individual NCAA Championship event since 2008
Melian picks up All-Region honors at NCAA Regionals
Junior places 15th in 20:44.95
#Seawolves set for NCAA Regionals Friday
Stony Brook women ranked 13th in the Northeast
Speakman wins second America East individual title
Speakman is first Seawolf to claim two individual cross country conference championships
Under Ronan's guidance, the Stony Brook cross country teams have experienced incredible success. He has guided four All-American runners, with Jenny Payne being recognized in 2002, Holly and Lucy van Dalen in 2010 and Hayley Green in 2011. His runners have also earned more than a dozen All-Northeast Region honors and 49 All-America East honors. His teams also have a long list of championships: 12 America East individual championships, three METS individual championships and one ECAC individual championship and seven America East team championships (six women's, one men's).
In 2012, he coached both the men's and women's squads to a sweep of the America East Cross Country Championships, marking the sixth consecutive crown for the women and first men's title in program history. Additionally, Eric Speakman grabbed the individual men's title. The following year, Olivia Burne became the sixth women's cross country team member to win an individual title when she set a course record time of 17:30.14 in Binghamton Nov. 2, 2013. His women's teams have ranked third or better in the conference every year since 2002 and the men have seven top-three finishes in the last eight years.
Ronan has also done a remarkable job with the track and field teams. The Seawolves had an all-time high eight NCAA qualifying times in 2007-2008. Six times SBU has had an individual qualify for the NCAA Championships. In America East competition, Ronan has led the Seawolves to more than 20 individual championships since 2002 and has also seen more than 40 different school records fall during his tenure.
In 2013, then-freshman Christina Melian was crowned the Junior U.S. National Champion and ECAC Champion in the outdoor women's 3000, while Olivia Burne and Lamar Hayes won conference titles in the outdoor women's 1500 and indoor men's long jump. It marked the first time a Seawolf has won the men's long jump at the America East Indoor Championships. Burne went on to compete in the NCAA Regionals for the third consecutive year, where she advanced to the quarterfinals of the women's 1500.
Ronan helped Burne continue to build upon her momentum and legacy on the track in 2013-14. She won conference titles in the indoor 1,000-meters and outdoor 1,500-meters, the later of which was the second in a row for the stellar Seawolf. She advanced to the NCAA Indoor Championships in the indoor mile, claiming second-team All-America status, and competed in the NCAA Outdoor Regionals in the 1,500-meters. Joining her at the outdoor regional meet was Melian, who made her debut in the 5,000-meter run as the No. 25 seed. Melian turned in a fantastic performance and placed 15th, nearly stunning the field and becoming one of 12 runners to qualify for the NCAA Championships, a sign that Ronan is continuing to develop talent.
Ronan has picked up some hardware of his own during his career, being named the America East Women's Coach of the Year eight years in a row (2005-2012) while also earning his first conference coach of the year nod on the men's side in 2012.
Academically, Ronan's teams are always near the top. Four of his athletes have won the SUNY Chancellor Award, more than ten of them have been named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic Individual Team while 16 of his squads have been awarded the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team award. He also coached the 2007-2008 runner-up for the America East Woman of the Year Award. The men's cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field programs have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for being in the top 10 percent nationally for APR for the past four consecutive years.
Prior to joining the Stony Brook staff, Ronan spent six years at Providence College as the associate head coach for the men's cross country and track and field programs, while taking on assistant coach duties for the women's programs. Known for his expertise in middle and long distance running events, Ronan assisted the Friars' programs in winning six Big East cross country titles. The men's team won back-to-back conference championships in 1995 and 1996 and captured another title in 1998, while the women's program won three straight Big East rings from 1995-1997. The 1995 women's cross country team garnered the Division I national championship.
During the 1999-2000 season, the Providence women's program won the NCAA regional, defeating 34 teams at the meet, and secured a 10th place finish in its 11th consecutive appearance at the NCAA Championships. The men's team finished second regionally and finished in 19th place in its fifth consecutive appearance at the NCAA Championships.
While at Providence College, Ronan was associated with the development of two NCAA individual champions, two Olympians, 37 All-Americans and six Big East champions. Before his time with Providence, Ronan spent 1994 as the assistant coach of the men's and women's track and field program at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, and served as head coach of the men's cross country/track and field team at Our Lady of Providence High School from 1986-1988.
A 1986 graduate of Providence, Ronan was an outstanding cross country and track and field athlete. He was among the many All-Americans in Friars' history, receiving the honor in 1983 and 1985. A native of Wexford, Ireland, Ronan won four Big East titles, capturing the 5,000-meter indoor title twice and the 10,000-meter outdoor championship twice. Ronan competed at a world-class level after graduation, finishing third at the 1991 Boston Marathon (2:11.27) and fourth at the 1989 Twin Cities Marathon (2:13.49). He also represented his native Ireland in the marathon at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and competed in the World Cross Country Championships in 1982 and 1989.


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Definition of Hamas in English:
A Palestinian Islamic movement founded in 1987 with the aim of establishing a Palestinian state incorporating present-day Israel and the West Bank. In 2006 Hamas defeated the more moderate Fatah in the elections for the Palestinian National Authority.
Arabic, acronym from the official name of the organization, Ḥarakat al-Muqāwama al-Islāmiyya 'Islamic Resistance Movement'.
Words that rhyme with Hamasalas, Alsace, amass, Bass, chasse, crass, crevasse, en masse, gas, lass, mass, morass, sass, tarantass, tass, wrasse
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Voluntary Retirement Plans
All Employees
|PERA 401(k)
|Loans & Hardship
CSU offers employees the opportunity to contribute on a pre-tax basis to voluntary tax-deferred investment accounts. These accounts can supplement your basic retirement plan.
Colorado State University (CSU) is a public education institution eligible to offer a voluntary retirement savings program as described under section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (also referred to as a "403(b) Plan"). The Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) also provides two voluntary retirement savings programs: a 457 plan and a 401(k) plan.
|Retirement Resources
|Comparison of Available Programs
Includes annual maximum contribution information
|Election / Payroll Deduction Forms
To enroll, complete a salary deferral election form and the required vendor application. New enrollments / changes are due by the 10th day of the month for the change to be effective for the monthly payroll cycle.
|403(b) Election/Payroll Deduction Forms
|401(k) Change/Cancellation Form
|PERA 457 Account Access
- All non-student employees can participate in CSU's 403(b) Plan through Fidelity Investments, TIAA-CREF and VALIC (see Authorized Vendors below).
- All employees can participate in PERA'S 457 Plan and/or PERA's 401(k) Plan. (For more information, visit the PERA website or call 800-759-7372.)
403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuities and Custodial Accounts
- 403(b) Universal Availability Notice
- 403(b) Regulations Memos
Under the 403(b) plan, eligible employees may contribute on a pre-tax basis, in which investment earnings grow tax-deferred until they are distributed. The employee is responsible for investigating and selecting an investment service program (vendor) and investments from among the vendors available under the plan.
403(b) Plan
CSU has established relationships with three vendors to provide 403(b) arrangements for both "Traditional" and "Roth" accounts. A Traditional account is funded with pre-tax contributions and a Roth is funded with after-tax contributions.
(800) 642-7131
|Account access
|Individual counseling
(800) 842-2009
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457 Deferred Compensation Plan
This plan is offered by Colorado PERA to all CSU employees. The plan is managed and administered by Colorado PERA. An enrollment packet is available from the CSU Benefits Office.
Your initial enrollment form must be submitted to PERA. You will then be sent a secure PIN by PERA which allows you to complete the enrollment process online and to make future changes to contribution amounts or fund selections. Payroll deductions are initiated the month following completion of the online enrollment process.
|Account Access
|PERA Informational Meetings
|(800) 759-7372
|Roth Comparison Guide
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401(k) Plan
PERA manages the 401(k) plan.
To participate, complete a salary deferral election form and the necessary PERA application available in the CSU Benefits Office. New enrollments/changes are due by the 10th day of the month for the change to be effective for that monthly payroll cycle.
|Account Access
|PERA Informational Meetings
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Loans & Hardship Withdrawals
Accessing your 403(b) account(s) with Fidelity, TIAA-CREF, and/or VALIC to secure a loan or a hardship withdrawal


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Check out Pusha T's latest interview with MTV Hive where he reveals he would like to work with Adele and more.
Pusha T can sum up his career in one word: "Weird." For most of hip hop history, an elder statesman of the game (T turns 36 in May) who wasn't already a well-established superstar was unlikely to break through to audiences constantly seeking the youngest and freshest voices. But either the game has changed, or Pusha T is changing it: He's on deck with his first official solo album, the Kanye West-produced My Name Is My Name, due out later this spring, and he's about to embark on a tour that will see him co-headlining with Fabolous. In other words, it's a good time to be Pusha T. Hive caught up with the rapper last week in Austin, Texas. and he opened up to us about a number of things, including which of the younger acts he's feeling right now, recording with Kanye, The-Dream and Rick Ross, as well his desire to work with Adele and Andre 3000.
How do you relate to the younger guys who are coming up right now?
I think they're dope. I'm just a fan of them, you know artistically, but the way that they have these subcultures and these fans that are grown virally, that everybody is so hip and into. I just sort of like and admire the way they grew their fanbase and now they're bringing it to the mainstream with the MTV-type outlets. I like how they made so much noise in a viral world and in the underground world that people had to reach out to them and make sure that they're heard and they're seen. People want to be a part of that.
If the Clipse were starting out right now what do you think it would be like for you?
Oh man, if we were starting out right now I think it would be awesome. Just looking at where hip hop is going, it's full-circle back to lyric-driven hip hop. It's full-circle at lyrics and hip hop fundamentals. I'm watching people give guys like Kendrick Lamar the platform to just be real artists and admire the fundamentals and technique of what a guy like Kendrick Lamar does, which is just very raw, true-to-form hip hop and lyricism.
It seems like in the past in hip hop, you couldn't peak late. It seems like you're peaking right now. Is that an opportunity that existed before?
Just looking at it, my career is so weird, in regards to where I am right now. I came out in 2002 with the Clipse, had a platinum album. It took me four years in label limbo to drop probably the most critically-acclaimed album of a hip hop group to not sell massive numbers, Hell Hath No Fury. Then it took me another three years after leaving a label and going to another label. That's three labels in seven years. I get to Til the Casket Drops album, within there's like critically-acclaimed mixtapes from the Re-Up Gang and the We Got It For Cheap series, and touring off of that. Probably my lowest point commercially, I started a clothing line called Play Clothes that was based off touring and people being into what I was wearing. I started that when I wasn't even popping musically and now it's five years later and we're still here and now the brand is growing. Everything has happened so backwards for my career. Me being where I am right now, I don't know what to say for it. It's crazy.
Have there been times in the past 10 years that you couldn't see yourself being where you are right now?
No, not really. My peers always made me feel that I was underrated. The people always said I was underrated. I've always been embroiled and combative with the top-tier MCs. Regardless of what type of platform I was on or how low I was on with commercial success we've always been talked to by the top MCs. If somebody throws shots at the Clipse it was from the top guys. How did you guys even hear us? But they did. It's things like that that kept us alive. We've always really been a threat. Now just me as a soloist, the flood gates have just opened. Like shots everywhere.
How are you getting ready for My Name Is My Name?
I feel like it's really just a classic album. I'm so excited about it. I'm putting it together competitively in my mind with the great classic albums that I love from the past. I want to have pieces of Life After Death on this album. I want to have pieces of Hard Knock Life, Volume 2 by Jay-Z on this album. I want to have pieces of Harlem World, Mase on this album and then I'll sprinkle the rest with Purple Tape. I'm going to do it all in thirteen records. I'm at eleven records right now and the last two records I'm not trying to compromise, so it's taking a little bit. I told everybody last week I was in Paris and I was going to finish up the album and I lied to them and on Sunday I got to go back and finish it. It's dope because explaining to Kanye what I want done he gave me that call. I actually landed home from Paris and got the call from him. He was like, "Yo, come back. I got it."
This was last week?
This was yeah, maybe four days ago. I literally got off the plane and got the call to come back. I'm only having to leave because I have shows and shit that I booked, not knowing when I was going to be out here. It's a little bit tedious, but it's just what we're doing.
Are you excited to get back over to Paris?
Hell yeah, I'm ready to go. I'm not even going home. I'm gonna leave from SXSW. Sunday night I'm just going to fly back to Paris.
Read more here.
Download Pusha T's new single "Millions" featuring Rick Ross on iTunes Now!
Click here to download "Millions" on iTunes
Click here to download "Millions" on Amazon
"Wrath Of Caine" Mixtape Available Now on Livemixtapes.com
"My Name Is My Name" Album Coming Soon.


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U.S. State Department Targets Norwegian with Sanctions
The U.S. State Department named Anders Cameroon Ostensvig Dale, a Norwegian citizen who allegedly traveled to Yemen to join the local al Qaeda affiliate, as a terrorist.
Mr. Dale made his first trip to Yemen in 2008 and returned multiple times until December 2011, the State Department said in a statement. As part of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, he received terrorist training and was taught to make bomb-belts, explosive devices and car bombs, the State Department said.
The State Department listed al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula as a foreign terror organization in January 2010 and has since placed many of its leaders under U.S. sanctions. As a result of the designation, all of Mr. Dale's U.S. property is blocked and Americans are barred from transacting with him.
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One Week Ago: Snow
The Champlain Valley is a Land of Extremes
I was driving very slow last Friday as I made my way from Altona to Beekmantown on Rand Hill Road. The snow was falling steadily, piling up on tree limbs, pastures and roads. Carefully, I reached over and pressed the video button on my Motorola Droid. I held the device up briefly to capture the snow- covered imagery unfolding before me.
I didn't think too much about that video clip at the time. Today, though, when the temperature soared into the 70's, I was struck by the contrast between last Friday's weather and today.
We get a wide range of weather up here near the border with Canada. I love it all.
Here is the video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeXp73T1RQ4
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5 Current Fashion Trends that Stand the Test of Time
Posted by IGIGI on June 12, 2014
In the world of fashion some trends come and go as fast as they arrived on the scene, and some make regular visits throughout history to reclaim their popularity. Although it is unknown what really makes a trend stick or stink, it seems that the ones that stand the test of time possess the unique combination of versatility, comfort and style appeal that draw us each and every time through generations.
Here are the top five current trends that have made a come back over and over again, the fashion trends that are worthy of your investment.
The Sporty Luxe
Nothing says sporty luxe more than a well-tailored and comfy jumpsuit. Throw on a pair of black strappy sandals and the Peyton Clutch to keep the base look simple. Accessorize with the Tanya Necklace in Gold and the Eilia Cuff to glam up the outfit. Hurry and grab the Catalina Jumpsuit before it's gone!
The Dreamy Dots
Polka dots have taken residence in fashion for over a century and there is a dot for every taste. How about the Delray Maxi Skirt in Abtruse Dot and the Becky Tank Top in Black styled with the Marietta Necklace in Opal?
The Summer Staple
Did someone say versatile pants? Yes! Sporty chic inspired pants are universally and eternally trendy. Try the Andrea Pants with Kiki Tunic in Fuchsia Leopard. Accessorize with Caitlin Earrings in Lavender and Sabrina Bracelet in Magenta.
The Amazing Wrap
Ever since DVF introduced it in the 70s, the wrap has been one of those lifesavers that every stylish girl has come to adore. The Geneva Wrap Dress in Green Palma is a great versatile pick. Wear it with the Cristelle Necklace in Topaz and Concetta Tote in Azure to the office or the Tamara Earrings in Bronze and the Nikki Clutch in Stone for a evening look.
The Call of the Wild
Animal prints instantly take us to exotic highs that very few other things can and they are truly seasons less. Willa Maxi Dress styled with the Amara Earrings in Red Orchid and Elise Bangle in Gold will make a lasting impression.
Comment below and tell us what are your favorite current fashion trends!
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make sure you sign up to be an IGIGI insider today and receive 15% off your next purchase!


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WAYNESBORO — Annual bird walks along the hiking trails at Renfrew Park in Waynesboro will begin Saturday, April 5, and continue each Saturday in April and May from 7:30 to 10 a.m. The walks are free and open to everyone.
Sponsored by Renfrew Institute, the walks are led by naturalist Jack Olszewski. Olszewski has enjoyed a life-long passion for birding. "As a child, my fascination with birds began after observing the herons and other birds on the marshes of the Connecticut shoreline," he said.
Olszewski worked as a professional wildlife rehabilitator, primarily rehabilitating wild birds — including eagles — for the Department of Environmental Protection. Locally, he has spotted and photographed many birds, especially at Gettysburg battlefield.
"There is a wonderful variety of birds at Renfrew Park," Olszewski said. "More than 60 species have been spotted in the park during the past several years."
In addition to the weekly walks in Renfrew Park, Olszewski will also lead off-site birding field trips in June.
Participants should meet in Renfrew's lower parking lot off Welty Road, bring bird identification books and binoculars, and wear comfortable walking shoes or boots.
Underwriting support for this program is provided by Marge Kiersz, Lucinda D. Potter CPA, and Renfrew Institute's Today's Horizon Fund contributors: The Nora Roberts Foundation, APX Enclosures Inc., and The Carolyn Terry Eddy Family: Carolyn, with daughters Connie Fleagle and Kim Larkin. Facility support is provided courtesy of Renfrew Museum and Park.
For more information, call the institute at 762-0373 or visit: www.renfrewinstitute.org.
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The Clockwork Universe: Isaac Newton, the Royal Society, and the Birth of the Modern World (Paperback)
In a world of chaos and disease, one group of driven, idiosyncratic geniuses envisioned a universe that ran like clockwork. They were the Royal Society, the men who made the modern world.
At the end of the seventeenth century, sickness was divine punishment, astronomy and astrology were indistinguishable, and the world's most brilliant, ambitious, and curious scientists were tormented by contradiction. They believed in angels, devils, and alchemy yet also believed that the universe followed precise mathematical laws that were as intricate and perfectly regulated as the mechanisms of a great clock.
The Clockwork Universe captures these monolithic thinkers as they wrestled with nature's most sweeping mysteries. Award-winning writer Edward Dolnick illuminates the fascinating personalities of Newton, Leibniz, Kepler, and others, and vividly animates their momentous struggle during an era when little was known and everything was new battles of will, faith, and intellect that would change the course of history itself.
Praise For…
"Dolnick's book is lively and the characters are vivid."
-New York Times Book Review
"A character-rich, historical narrative."
-Wall Street Journal
"Edward Dolnick's smoothly written history of the scientific revolution tells the stories of the key players and events that transformed society."
-Charlotte Observer
"An engrossing read."
-Library Journal
"A lively account of early science. . . . Colorful, entertainingly written and nicely paced."
-Kirkus Reviews
"[Dolnick] offers penetrating portraits of the geniuses of the day . . . who offer fertile ground for entertaining writing. [He] has an eye for vivid details in aid of historical recreation, and an affection for his subjects . . . [An] informative read."
-Publishers Weekly