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By Carol Guensburg Carol Guensburg (firstname.lastname@example.com) is senior editor for the Journalism Center on Children & Families, a University of Maryland professional program - and a nonprofit. It receives primary support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Guensburg spent 14 years as an editor and reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel after working for three other papers.
Her experience revives an ethical debate: Should a journalist intervene on behalf of a subject? If so, when? And how quickly should the press publish details it uncovers?
The probe that yielded "Juvenile Justice: The War Within" became public knowledge April 24, when Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) called a press conference and vowed to correct mistreatment he mentioned only in general terms. He credited Hargrove with bringing abuses to his attention and effectively alerted other reporters to the story.
After that, Hargrove, who joined the Little Rock paper in 1994 as an associate editor, recalls "getting e-mail and letters from people saying, 'Why are you withholding information?' "
The weekly Arkansas Times challenged Hargrove to produce her findings, suggesting that she owed the public information and that she'd struck a deal with the governor. "It was so demeaning to me. I was so sick," says Hargrove, who has an untreatable ailment that often leaves her exhausted. "When the Times called me, I told them I had this heart condition and I couldn't write this [series] fast enough and effectively enough [to prevent more harm to the youths]. That's why I had to go to somebody."
On April 6, Hargrove and two Democrat-Gazette editors had met with Department of Human Services Director Lee Frazier. Hargrove says Frazier discounted her findings. So, on April 15, Hargrove briefed DHS' chief counsel, who conducted her own investigation and called the governor's office.
Hargrove says she and top editors decided against rushing "Juvenile Justice" after the press conference "because I didn't have everything nailed down." They also feared running the information piecemeal would dilute its impact.
"Certainly Mary, I and Griffin Smith jr., the executive editor, would have loved to have gotten it in the paper earlier," says Managing Editor Bob Lutgen. "We tried to do our job as good citizens while we were still writing and researching the project."
"Juvenile Justice" debuted Sunday, June 14, with the remaining five parts published in Sunday/Monday installments through June 29. Huckabee closed the flawed main facility. Within weeks, Frazier resigned, and state legislators conducted hearings to determine who knew what and when.
Other Democrat-Gazette reporters handled breaking news linked to the case. Hargrove gave some direction but saved details for her later stories.
Arkansas Times Editor Max Brantley has been a relentless critic of Hargrove. He's written of her as "self-aggrandizing"; his paper, as early as June 5, prodded the reporter to show her hand.
"She did a tremendous amount of work on this... But a lot of her material could have been produced episodically and dramatically," possibly heading off some mistreatment, Brantley suggests.
Brantley accuses the Democrat-Gazette of "prize trolling," of waiting to assemble a package more appealing to journalism contest judges. Hargrove, whose investigations for the paper include identifying then-Gov. Jim Guy Tucker as a central figure in Whitewater, ridicules the notion: "I didn't risk my life so I would get some piece of paper on the wall."
In October, her "Juvenile Justice" series tied for a first place award from the University of Maryland's Casey Journalism Center for Children and Families.
Hargrove's early intervention points up ethical dilemmas facing many reporters, such as the two Los Angeles Times journalists who investigated mistreatment of drug addicts' children. Several reporters and media gurus contacted by AJR support Hargrove's decision, even though it jeopardized the exclusivity of her story. "I don't see why there's a problem. By becoming a journalist who covers children's issues, you become a child advocate," says Jack Kresnak, who has covered juvenile justice for the Detroit Free Press since 1987.
Bob Steele, ethics director for the Poynter Institute for Media Studies, cheers the Democrat-Gazette's willingness to intervene. But, "while I appreciate the necessity of fully vetting and crafting a story," he says, sometimes "the best response is to publish a story immediately, which tells the people responsible for the problems that they are being held accountable" and lets readers hold them responsible.
Steele suggests that alerting authorities of system abuse might be like telling the fox of problems in the henhouse. He recommends that journalists dealing with sensitive issues find a "rabbi"--a neutral party with expertise on the subject matter who could help the reporter "make better decisions on matters of vulnerability and potential interventions, on ethical responsibility."
Hargrove nonetheless remains proud of the series, which she calls "one of the best and worst things that ever happened to me.... When we printed, we had an overwhelming response. It was worth taking a couple of long weeks of grief."


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Disclaimer: The actual experience here isn't the same as using Windows 8 on an actual Windows 8 tablet. The virtual machine and remote streaming software detract from the computer's performance, slowing Windows 8's smooth interface. Splashtop also can't function exactly like a touch screen (unless you want to buy Splashtop's Win8 Metro Testbed app, which is intended for app developers and costs $50).
Preparing The Virtual Machine
The first thing you'll need to do is install Windows 8 in a virtual machine – check out our guide to installing Windows 8 in VirtualBox if you need more help. With Windows 8 in a virtual machine, you can also see how the new interface performs with a mouse and keyboard (bear in mind the virtual machine software slows things down, too).
After you've got Windows 8 running in a virtual machine, you'll need to install the Splashtop Streamer application in your Windows 8 virtual machine. This will allow you to access the virtual machine and control it from your tablet. Ensure you install the Streamer inside your virtual machine, not on your host operating system.
Complete the install process and set up a Splashtop account. You'll need the account to access your Windows 8 virtual machine from your tablet.
You'll also need to enable bridged networking mode. By default, your virtual machine will be isolated on a different local network. Splashtop will prompt you to purchase the Anywhere Access Pack unless you enabled bridged networking. To do so, click the Machine menu and select Settings. From the Network section, click the Attached to box and select Bridged Adapter. This setting will take effect immediately – you won't have to reboot your virtual machine.
Using Windows 8 On Your Tablet
Install the Splashtop app on your tablet and log in with the Splashtop username and password associated with your account. You'll see your Windows 8 PC in the list – tap it to connect.
Once you have, you can use Windows 8 on your tablet's touch screen. Unfortunately, Splashtop itself is controlling the mouse cursor remotely, so this won't feel quite like using a touchscreen. Still, many of the operations work well with touch.
You can tap something to left-click it or touch-and-hold something to right-click it. This is just how tapping and long-pressing work on Windows 8. To scroll, place two fingers on the screen and drag them over the screen. You'll see a full list of supported gestures when you first connect to your Windows 8 system with Splashtop.
You can access a keyboard by tapping the arrow button in the corner of your screen and tapping the keyboard button. This allows you to tap the Windows key to return to your home screen after using an app, since Windows 8's touch gestures for accessing the charms, switcher, and other operating system features by swiping in from the side of the screen don't work with Splashtop.
Moving your cursor to a corner of the screen doesn't work by default, either. To use the corners, tap the arrow button in the corner of the screen and tap the trackpad button to enable Trackpad mode. In trackpad mode, you can easily move the cursor to the corner of the screen to access the charms, switcher, and other features.
The Takeaway
Unfortunately, Splashtop doesn't perfectly match the experience of using Windows 8 on a tablet. The smoothness of the interface is replaced by the jerkiness associated with all remote desktop software, and the swipe gestures to access critical navigation features aren't available.
However, in many ways this experience is more instructive than using Windows 8 with a mouse and keyboard. Tapping elements on the screen with your finger feels more natural than using a mouse and keyboard with the new Windows 8 interface. Being able to hold the Windows 8 interface in your hands will give you an idea of whether you actually want a Windows 8 tablet or not. If you're interested, you probably should look for a local electronic store, many of which have demonstration Windows 8 PCs and tablets set up. You can try Windows 8 and get the real experience in person.
To learn more about Windows 8, download our free guide to Windows 8.
Did you try Windows 8 on your tablet via Splashtop? What did you think of it? Did you discover any tips and tricks for using Windows 8 better from your tablet? Leave a comment and let us know!


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State Street Corporation has appointed Oliver Berger as senior vice president, head of strategic market initiatives for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) within its sector solutions team.
In this newly created role Berger will be responsible for the development of State Street's new initiatives and client solutions.
Berger will be based in Frankfurt and will report directly to Stefan Gmuer, executive vice president, head of sector solutions EMEA.
He joins from JPMorgan Chase Group after 19 years, where his most recent role was as head of prospect sales for EMEA.
Gmuer says: "Oliver has more than 25 years' experience within financial services, bringing a wealth of knowledge to our established team and complementing our activity across all client sectors in the region."
State Street has also appointed Andreas Schmid as vice president in the asset owner solutions team based in Zurich. He joins from RBC Investor and Treasury Services.
Tom Wooders joins the insurance solutions team based in London. He was previously with JPMorgan Investor Services as executive director. Wooders joins as vice president and will report to David Howie, senior vice president of State Street's insurance sector solutions business.
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The Rio Vista Motel, along Ohio 7 below Marietta, was purchased from Margaret Smith by Mr. and Mrs. James D. Radabaugh. The Radabaughs will continue to own and operate the New Mecca at 216 Putnam Street.
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The bulk of the estate of the late Miss Sarah Warren, estimated at $25,000 to $30,000, is bequeathed for the purpose of establishing a free public hospital for the city of Marietta. Until such hospital is established, the income from the funds is to be used to provide hospital services for the worthy poor.
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VRE is transmitted from person to person most commonly by healthcare workers whose hands have inadvertently become contaminated, either from feces, urine, or blood of a person carrying the organism. It can also be spread indirectly via hand contact with open wounds or by touching contaminated environmental surfaces, where the bacterium can survive for weeks. VRE is not transmitted through the air. Of more than a dozen forms of enterococci bacteria, two are the primary concern for human disease: E. faecium and E. faecalis. E. faecium is the most frequent species of VRE found in hospitals.
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Drag strip project gets green light
Some neighbors in south Augusta are unhappy.
A project to build a drag strip off Mike Padgett Highway is getting the green light despite neighbors' fighting the plans.
Thursday the Augusta Commission voted to move forward with securing bonds and working with the Development Authority to purchase the land.
A study shows the racetrack will bring $30 million in revenue to Augusta, but many neighbors say the Commission ignored their concerns about noise and traffic.
"They're going against all of our wishes, all our wishes," said homeowner Debbie Walker. "People who've been out there 40 and 50 years in this area, they're going against our wishes. They don't care what the citizens want."
Commissioners Jimmy Smith, Jerry Brigham, and Don Grantham voted against the plan.
Wrecking company may take city to court
Thompson Wrecking Company brought their crew to the Commission chambers Thursday.
They were asking commissioners to rebid a contract to demolish the old candy factory on Telfair Street.
Thompson Wrecking says they were the low bidder, but left out part of their proposal. They say the Commission gave the project to a higher bidder solely due to a technicality.
The Commission decided not to rebid that project, so Thompson says they may take the city to court.
SRS possible site for plutonium R&D
SRS could still play a big part in the nation's nuclear future.
The Department of Energy was in North Augusta Thursday talking about more nuclear weapons at the Savannah River Site.
The department is considering consolidating research and development of plutonium into one center, and SRS is one possible location.
The DOE talked about that option Thursday. It would bring some new jobs to the site, but also more radioactive material.
Of course, some folks aren't happy about that.
The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League says neighbors and organizations like theirs don't want it. They say it puts people nearby at danger because they're exposed to nuclear material.
This is all still in the early stages. The center wouldn't be up and running till 2030.
Still no winner in Barrow vs. Burns
Three days after the elections, and the race for the 12th Congressional district is still not official between John Barrow and Max Burns.
With 345 of 346 precincts reporting, the Democrat John Barrow has 71,573 votes while Republican Max Burns has 70,684.
That's a difference of only 889 votes.
The Board of Elections office is already gearing up for a recount in the District 12 race. Executive Director Lynn Bailey says while they haven't received any official word yet, a recount in the close race is inevitable.
Due to the federal holiday today, they expect the recount to happen late next week.
"It's extremely close, and Georgia law provides if there's a difference between the losing candidate and the winner is less than one percent, the loser has a right to a recount...and it is less than one percent," Bailey said.
John Barrow already held his victory celebration Wednesday in Augusta.
Even though Burns won more counties than his opponent, Congressman Barrow managed to take the two that counted most: Chatham and Richmond.
Columbia County Fair
The Columbia County Fair packs up this weekend. It'll be here tonight and tomorrow, and that's it.
So hurry up and take in all the games, rides and fair food. There will also be a bear show and a dog show for you to enjoy.
The fair opens at 5 o'clock this evening. Gate admission is $5 and you get unlimited rides for $15.
Coming Up
The end of the year is almost here. That means year-end tax savings.
Monday, how to save big when you need to most--as the holidays draw closer.
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Bank of America Loan Growth Still Lost
At Bank of America, loan growth remains nonexistent.
In the second quarter the bank's loans fell 5.2% from the prior year and 1% from the prior quarter.
That compares to J.P. Morgan's 5% growth from a year earlier and 1% growth from the prior quarter; to Citi's 1% growth, from both a year earlier and period earlier; and to Wells Fargo's 3.5% growth from the prior year and 1.2% growth from the prior quarter.
While BofA's earnings look significantly better than last year's kitchen-sink quarter and have cleaned up, the business of banking to America remains somewhat clogged. The bank does view its cleanup as more important at this stage, allowing it a sure foot to stand on, but the lending figures show it still isn't moving forward even at the somewhat sluggish pace the rest of the industry is.
In consumer and business banking, total loans at the period end were down 12%. That includes an 11% drop in credit-card loans and a 14% drop in business banking loans from the prior year.
The company did tout a 23% increase in small-business loans over the first six months of the year compared to last year, but the figures weren't big enough to offset other declines as well as the shedding of international credit-card operations. The bank also said it saw a 7% increase in credit-card openings compared to last year.
And Chief Financial Officer Bruce Thompson told analysts on a conference call that excluding portfolios the bank is running off because they lack "produce any meaningful level of pretax income," the consumer loan decline would be less than 1%.
In global banking, where loans are delivered to middle-market and large corporations, loans were down 0.9% from last year and 2.5% from the prior quarter.
The company did post strong 6% growth in average U.S. commercial loans and non U.S. commercial loans, as well as slim gains in average lease financing, but saw declines in average commercial real-estate. The average figure on a whole was better than a year earlier.
And in real-estate, there was a 9.4% slide in home loans, excluding the run-off portfolio as first mortgage production plunged from a year ago, though that also is largely attributed to operations with correspondent lenders which the bank stopped. Mortgage production was up from the first quarter.
While much of the declines can be attributed to the clean-up, Bank of America, and the broader economy, is going to need lending to get going eventually.


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by Amanda Halkiotis
by Amanda Halkiotis
|Housing Works Bookstore Cafe will feature drink specials & comfort food tomorrow night.
November 6, 2012 is a big day. After you've voted, hang out someplace fun and fabulous to watch the results of this year's presidential election in New York City.
Whether conservative, liberal, independent, or a Canadian transplant, chances are you won't want to miss the finale of this nail-biting election on Tuesday. We've rounded up some of the best places to congregate and watch the votes come in. Whether you're looking for gay-friendly, veggie-friendly, Brooklyn-friendly, or book-friendly, we've got you covered.
The Bell House
149 7th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, Brooklyn
The Raging Election 2012 Viewing Party is a free event at The Bell House, taking place from 7:30PM to 11PM and hosted by comedian Liam McEneaney. A big screen will broadcast the big news with tunes spun by DJ Mike Doughty. Be sure to bring your appetite, as The SNAP! Truck will be parked outside, offering political poultry,"Right Wings" and "Left Wings," as well as the ambivalent Poutine (a Canadian delicacy of French fries smothered in brown gravy and cheese curds).
Chelsea Manor
138 West 25th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, Manhattan
This bar/restaurant/all-around awesome urban nightspot will host an Election Night Viewing Party sponsored by The New Era. Pros at putting on the ultimate nightlife experience, TNE will have you grooving to the hottest sounds, spun by DJ Commish, all night long. Admission is free, just RSVP .
105 Eldridge Street, between Grand and Broome Streets, Manhattan
For all you vegan East Village night owls, Fontana's is hosting an election night watch party from 8PM to 2AM. Sponsored by SuperVegan, Fontana's will be serving up its famous vegan drinks well into the witching hour, plus offering local bites from Chickpea & Olive and organic sweets from Dun-Well Doughnuts. You'll be able to see all the action up close on their giant wall-sized projection screen. While not required, if you would like, you can RSVP on Facebook.
Neely's Barbecue Parlor
1125 First Avenue, at 61st Street, Manhattan
Stop by Neely's on Election Day for drink specials like $4 beers and $5 bipartisan Margaritas, made with equal parts red and blue hues. You can also participate in their "Vote With Your Stomach" promotion now through November 6. Express your political pride by starting your meal with either "Barack's Bowl of Chili" or "Mitt's Mini Meatloaf" --- Neely's will announce the winner on Tuesday after 9PM. You'll also have a great seat any place in the house, with coverage broadcasting on five flat screen televisions as well as a large projector.
Rock Bar
185 Christopher Street between Washington and West Streets, Manhattan
Sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign, Rock Bar's New York Election Watch Party will take place from 7PM to 11PM with host Jason Romas. Sign up for a team trivia competition, order drink specials, and snag some prizes. There's no cover charge, but donations are accepted (and encouraged, we should think), at the door. Event details are also on their Facebook page.
Housing Works Bookstore & Café
126 Crosby Street, between Prince Street and West Houston, Manhattan
From 7PM til midnight, stop by this not-for-profit bookstore for booze and comfort food (chili, anyone?) while awaiting the big outcome. Drink specials include: 2 PBRs for $5; 2 Brooklyn Lagers for $9, and 2 Sixpoint Sweet Actions for $11. Plus, enjoy $18 bottles of vino and $6 cheese trays. And, if you filled up a punchcard at one of the debates, bring it with you to win a bucket of PBRs.


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Lincoln High graduate Brandin Cooks will forgo his senior season at Oregon State University and make himself eligible for the 2014 NFL Draft.
Cooks received the 2013 Biletnikoff Award as the nation's most outstanding college receiver, and earned consensus All-America honors following the recently completed season.
Cooks set numerous Oregon State and Pac-12 Conference records, including new league marks for single-season receptions with 128 and single-season yards with 1,730 (NCAA leader in 2013).
At Oregon State, he had 226 receptions for 3,272 yards and 26 total touchdowns (24 receiving, two rushing) and compiled 3,863 all-purpose yards.
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Off Da Hook! Ninth Circuit Vindicates Irell in Broadcom Case
The Ninth Circuit on Wednesday weighed into an interesting little spat between former Broadcom CFO William Ruehle (pictured) and lawyers at Irell & Manella — and sided with the latter.
The disagreement concerned a type of misunderstanding that seems to arise with increasing frequency: whether lawyers during an internal company probe are representing a singular executive or the company itself.
Let us take a step back to explain.
The case involves the criminal fraud trial against Ruehle, who was indicted on conspiracy and fraud charges for allegedly backdating stock option grants. Broadcom hired Irell in June 2006 to review stock-option grants, and the firm's lawyers interviewed Ruehle.
At issue was whether Irell clearly explained to Ruehle that it was representing the company and anything he told them could be shared with third parties, including the government. Irell lawyers maintained they disclosed the relevant disclaimers to Ruehle, according to court papers. Ruehle said he couldn't remember receiving such notice.
The lower court — judge Cormac Carney — said the law firm breached its duty of loyalty to Ruehle by revealing his statements to the government and banned the government from using those statements in its trial, slated to begin later this month. He also referred the lawyers to the California state bar for disciplinary action.
But on Wednesday, the Ninth Circuit, in a 31-page opinion penned by Judge Richard C. Tallman, rejected Carney's analysis, ruling that the "overwhelming evidence" shows that Ruehle's statements to the Irell lawyers were not made in confidence. Ruehle, Tallman wrote, should have understood that lawyers investigating the stock-option issue would likely share any information he provided with the company's auditors.
Ruehle and a spokesperson for Irell & Manella weren't immediately available for comment. The case is set to go to trial Oct. 20.
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I want so very badly to come here and type out just how happy I am to have my daughter home. I want to tell you all about how her biggest brother is also her biggest fan and how her middle brother, although he won't touch her, screams "BABY!" joyfully whenever he sees her. I wish I could wax poetically on how much easier having her come home has been than I'd previously worried.
But I can't.
I'm stuck in this limbo, waiting for surgery on her brain and the subsequent recovery which I imagine will take place over many more hospital days. I'm afraid to get too excited about her knowing that I'm going to have to give her back to the hospital again, and knowing how well I won't handle this. I cannot picture me NOT flipping out the entire time that she's gone, pacing the corridors of the hospital with snot dripping down my face and tears blinding my eyes, because it's what happened before.
If it's something primal my reaction would make more sense, and maybe that's what this is all about: maybe I can't help my reaction and I can't CALM DOWN like I should be able to while my baby goes in for surgery. I'm picturing a highly tranquillized day that day. Otherwise I physically do not know how I'm going to get through it. I don't appear to be made of strong enough stock to handle this.
Our appointment to discuss the MRI results, which, of course, don't show a miracle, is tomorrow with the doctor who doesn't take our insurance, and from then on we should have some sort of plan. I imagine that although the plan isn't going to help as much as hearing something like "OOPS! We totally made a mistake. Your daughter is fine!" knowing what the next steps are may help somewhat.
Or maybe they won't. Maybe I won't feel better until this is all over. And maybe I won't be able to come here and share all of the good things in my life right now because I'm too afraid of losing it all.
Can you please say a prayer tomorrow for us?
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I am thinking of you and your family. I am so sorry that you have to go through this. I would definitely have some Xanax on hand. I know it is hard but you will get through this. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
You don't even have to ask, I already say a prayer for you every day.
You will be surprised at the reserve of strength you have. I look back now and have no idea how I survived my son's emergency surgery at 2 days old and the 2 week NICU stay afterwards.
But you will survive, because you're a mom. And that's what we do.
Lots of prayer from me!
Serious? Prayers do not need to be requested… I have been continuing to pray for your family.
….and although I would LOVE to hear bright wonderful happy news, this is your forum and if all that you can bear to share is the heartwrenching stuff… I will continue to read and pray for you….
yes, i will pray for you all until I know that sweet Amelia, is Safe, Happy, and Healthy.
It's all going to be good Becky. In 15 years you won't even remember this day, you'll just hope she ain't out drinking…too much. 🙂
And you'll have a very lovely martini in hand while thinking it.
You don't need to ask, I am sure I speak for all your followers and fans here when I say I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Moms are amazing creatures in what we can survive. I don't know how, but we just DO! You will get through it. I promise.
Hang in there! And blather away.
Pray? Shit. I'll sacrifice a fucking goat if it'd help.
But yes, I will pray for you.
Be strong, you have so many people rooting and praying for you guys!
Big Hugs!
I'm praying my heart out for all of you, Becky. ((((hugs))))
If any mother could calmly hand their kid over to a hospital, I'd worry about them. And you know what? There are times to be optimistic and perky, and times (days, weeks, months) when all you can do is wonder aloud, WTF?! and WHY ME.
And I know you're strong enough. You may not feel like it, but one day you'll look back and wonder how you did it. But you DID do it, and that was your strength.
We'll be trading some long emails after this is over, my friend!
It's okay to flip out. It's scary. Anyone who tells you differently doesn't have a real stake in it. You will make it through, you may have tears and snot all over you and whoever happens to be in a 15 foot radius, but that's what you're supposed to do. You're supposed to be an advocate for Amelia, even when it sucks for you, you do what needs to be done for her. And you will, because you're a mom.
Unfortunately, this may not be the hardest thing you will ever do for her. Even if it feels like it right now. But you can do it, we know you can and we are all here for you.
I will be praying for you and Amelia.
I'll be praying my heart out for Amelia and for you, Becks.
Hang in there. I know it's hard and it's terrifying, but you will get thru it. You're strong. You are. And we are ALL here for you to lean on.
I pray God comforts your precious mother's heart. I pray for her quick recovery from the procedure and for any miracles possible!
I know this is tough, I am so sorry you have to go through it. We will hold your hands though. 🙂
I'm with Badass! I'll sacrafice a goat and a sheep — well, maybe a couple of mice — if it will help. I've already been saying a little prayer every day, so of course I'm on it.
You're strong, and you'll get through it no matter what. Who cares if snot is running all over the place, even if it's on your blog. We don't need the sunshine shoved up our asses if you're just not feeling it.
After all of this is over and everyone is fine, you'll be so sunny that we'll need shades. And I'm so glad to hear about Ben and Alex loving her so much! Screaming "BABY"? Super cute!
I've flipped out over things that were about one trillionth as scary.
Will say a prayer for all of you. Take care.
Of course.
You will get through it – you will. I will be thinking of you. Flipped out or cool as a cucumber – do whatever you have to do – we are all with you.
I haven't STOPPED praying! Good luck tomorrow, HUGS!!!
Becky- I have never been in your exact shoes, but I have been in situations with my children that were very, very close. Life threatening. Etc. I remember thinking during one of those situations that I could not possibly live through what I was going to have to so obviously live through and that I wished I'd never had children at all because I could NOT bear this.
But you know what? I did and all is well. My children are well and whole. And your daughter will be fine. And you will be too. This is a very, very hard thing to get through but you will.
Have been and will continue to keep you and your sweet girl in my thoughts! I hope that you can find some sort of calm in the storm, Becky. For now, just try to enjoy those lovely moments with all three of your sweeties!
I am SURE it will be fine. But you have every right to be wrought with fear. Go ahead – let it out. Just think of the great story you can tell her when she's bigger and embarrassed to hang out with you!
A million and one prayers for you and your family, Becky. No matter how un-strong you feel, you ARE stronger than you think. We love you.
Oh, you're in my thoughts all the time. And what you're going through has got to be hitting you on the most primal level you have. Before I had kids, I knew what it was like to love someone: I was lucky to grow up in a family with parents and siblings who genuinely loved me and showed it. And I was lucky enough to meet and marry my dear husband. But I had never known what it was like to honestly, in my very core, believe that I would sacrifice myself in a heartbeat for another person. And now that we have those people in our lives, having them in pain or in danger and NOT being able to sacrifice or even do anything meaningful to make it better, it's unimaginable terror.
I hope, with the part of me that hopes that my parents will someday get back together, that they do tell you it was all a mistake and your sweet girl is practically perfect in every way. More realistically, I hope that your plan is sensible and practical, that you get through it in one piece, and that you have her home with you, healthy and for good, soon.
Honey, why wait until tomorrow? The praying starts right now!
Just (((hugs)))
You got it hun! You are totally at the top of my prayer list!
Praying. Always.
Aunt Bee..The praying hasn't ceased since before you delivered precious Amelia. And please, don't hesistate to come here, to YOUR space and tell us how you are feeling and vent. Life isn't always butterflies and rainbows and we're here to help out, even if it is just a comment. Much love, hope, and of course, prayers to you & the whole family!!
I hope hearing the plan helps…. will be thinking and praying for you.
I don't pray.
But for this. I will make an exception.
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. I puffy heart you.
I'm thinking of you now, and will be tomorrow. Your strength will erupt up as needed if and when that surgery happens – you'll be okay – really, you will.
I'll take posts on anything, really. Believe me.
Somewhere buried on my blog are some posts about how basic and primal my reactions were to the shitstorm of news we received. I really think they're based somewhere back when we were cave people and haven't changed a whole lot. The only thing I really felt I could control and understand was just holding her. I couldn't really "protect" her, or "save" her, but I could just be there, and hold her, and that my brain and body got.
Thinking of you all, so so much.
Saying a prayer today, tomorrow and always. I wish we could ALL show up and pace the hospital halls with you. Imagine that, a horde of (mostly) women walking up and down with you.
You know you don't need to be happy here. You know that all we want is for you and your baby to be okay, nothing else matters. We are here.
Praying without ceasing, for you – my friend – and your beautiful, beautiful baby girl. Maybe this is a good place to come for you because we'll all be here waiting to hold your hand and be with you. Thinking of your family, Becky.
Hang in there Becky…
It sucks (really hard) but you did it! You made it through the whole week!! Good luck tomorrow!
Oh, Becky! I can only imagine how hard this is. Of course I will hold you all in my thoughts tomorrow. xoxo
Prayers and hugs on the way, my friend. You'll get thru it moment by moment because that's what moms do. I hope hearing the plan will help alleviate the fear. I'm so glad the boys are loving their baby sister. Her future boyfriends will have to be vetted not only by you and the Daver, but by Ben and Alex. And the money thing? Set up a kissing booth at the hospital – I hear those Aunt Becky sloppy wet tongue kisses are worth millions. A few of those should be more than enough to pay the surgeon's fee. Damn insurance company.
Stay strong – we're right here with you whenever you need us.
Still here and still praying. I can't imagine what you are going through, my heart just aches for you.
My thoughts will be with you and Amelia.
Sending prayers, today, tomorrow, and every day! I can't imagine what this must be like for you. I hope you get the chance to relax soon.
I'm also praying for you. And don't worry; nobody knows how to handle that stuff; from what I've heard you just do it. Lots of love and prayers for Amelia, and you, and the rest of your family!
I've not yet stopped, and I won't. All of you and the doctors who you'll be working with are in my prayers. Please don't be apologetic or concerned that you're reacting in ways you shouldn't be. You're a human and you're a mother. It just kind of all falls before us in these situations. And you? You know, at the core, you are strong enough, and so is that beautiful girl.
You're definitely in my prayers. And you are definitely made of much stronger stock than you ever deemed possible. We're moms–we get through. One breath at a time–one breath at a time . . . .
Becky, it's totally normal to not feel normal right now (if that makes any sense). Hopefully her surgery will be uneventful and her recovery quick.
(Are you able to stay with her in the hospital so you can continue breastfeeding her, or are you limited to visiting and therefore forced to formula feed her? This was an issue when my son had to be readmitted.)
Ongoing prayers, of course. Without question. With so much love. I had to hand my little man over to surgeons when he was 3 months old… I almost know what you're going through, but it was not to a neurologist – just a urologist. I feel you beat me hands down in that regard.
Those damn -phaloceles!!! >:/
Sending prayers and good thoughts your way. Would include some lovely meds if I could!!!!!
yes. i will pray and pray.
Truckloads of prayers and love coming your way. My fingers will be crossed! *hugs*
Thinking of you! xoxo
We'll say as many prayers as it takes Becky. As many as it takes.
Dear Aunt Becky we don't expect you to be full of sunshine and happiness all the time so anytime you just want to vent and be real with your Internets have at it and I as always will be praying for you and Amelia. You have all the tears and snots you need whatever gets you through the moment and I'll light a candle for sweet Amelia. Love hearing the brothers are loving them some baby sister. Take care and be well.
I'm pretty sure that freaking the f*ck out at the thought of your newborn's impending brain surgery qualifies as primal. I'm pretty sure I would be on the edge of insane if it were me. Good luck tomorrow-I hope the doctor's plan sets your mind at ease a little bit. You are in all of our thoughts and prayers.
I'm glad tomorrow is almost here, because sitting around doing nothing has got to be the hardest thing to do.
Ah Becky … Amelia and you and the whole family are in my thoughts. I'll be saying a prayer for you …
Hey I think what you are feeling is TOTALLY normal..
I cannot imagine the terror involved w/ brain surgery on an infant..
You all are in my thoughts and prayers
You know why I know you're going to be ok? Because women are bestowed the ability to give birth and fight off grizzly bears to protect their children. I KNOW you're going to get through this, snotty face and all. G'head and let it unravel in the hospital, there is no need to hold it together. You do the crying, we'll do the praying.
Oh darling Becky, you and sweet Amelia are in my thoughts. From head to toe and inside and out, from morning til noon.
We're praying for great news. Good luck tomorrow!
It's this stuff that reminds us, we are a lot stronger than we ever imagine we can be. You have my prayers until forever!
And you flip the fuck out if you need to. Otherwise, you'll explode later. Do what you need to to get through it!
Aww, sugar…breathe. Please? You're in my thoughts, you and Amelia and the boys all. Fingers crossed, too.
Shade and Sweetwater,
Lots and lots of prayers for you and baby.
Of course. You can count on a prayer from this house, for sure.
Aww Becky. =(
Praying like never before.
Still praying here.
you are totally NOT gonna calm down until it's over. don't even try. you also need to call your doc and get some valium, ASAP (see? then you don't have to try to calm down, you can take pills!). 10mgs, if they give you the fivers, TAKE 2. seriously.
mine were in the NICU for 3 weeks. it was hell. and they didn't have any surgeries for me to freak out over, either.
thinking of you guys a lot, would pray if i believed in that kinda thing.
holy shit lady, really. i just can't believe it.
I'll be saying lots of prayers.
This is my first time here. Your daughter is beautiful and I'm so sorry you're experiencing this. I wrote a very similar post a few weeks (months?) ago, about my son, his congenital heart defect, an eventual open heart surgery, and my very real fear I "couldn't do this." It's so hard and it's such bullshit that any of us have to deal with things like this.
I'll be praying for all of you. Please take care.
I'll definitely be saying prayers and sending good thoughts and wishes your way. She is just too precious.
I've come back to your post a few times . . . there is nothing like what you are going through. My little Maggie was born with a severe illness – – all the doctors could say was (1) hopefully she will be born alive, (2) hopefully she will stay alive long enough to come out of the hospital, (3) hopefully she will stay alive for the first year so she could be big enough to have her surgery, and (4) hopefully she will survive the surgery. Thank God all those things happened and she is now an amazing little girl . . . but it takes amazing fortitude on YOUR part. Just don't ever stop asking questions, learning, learning, learning – – you would be surprised how much you can teach the docs! And remember, God will not give you anything you can't handle. Hang in there! (AND there's something very special about children who have been through a lot as little ones!)
You have a fully justified reason to freak the hell out. Go for it. Sometimes a good freak out is what you need to then be able to cope.
We're praying for you all.
Oh, Becky, yes. And I do believe this is something primal. I'm sorry this "one thing" is taking the joy from the many otherwise joyful aspects of having Amelia home with her brothers.
Let me know if I need to come hold your hand. I have lots of vacation time to use so let me know.
Praying, girl…(((hugs)))
It's gonna be okay, Beck! Prayers, prayers, heavy duty prayers dancing a congo line from your heart to His ears:)
I have been thinking about you ever since I read your birth story! Many, many good thoughts coming your way from across the ocean.
Prayers, thoughts and a billionty cats are being sent to you and your family. Well, the cats will just have to be imaginary, but you get the idea. I hope everything goes better than you can imagine. *ginormous intarweb hugs*
Hugs! Prayers sent.
Their prayers will support you. Right now you just have to go through falling apart a little, but it will not destroy you. You will come back stronger very soon.
Our prayers will support you. You are not alone. We also know the place you are at. It turns out going crazy doesn't kill you so long as you don't slit your wrists. It just feels like it will. Plug into our support in your heart. Together we are strong 🙂
Hey Becky.
I can't imagine what you are going through right now. I'm so sorry for all the hurt. Please know that you and your sweet girl are so loved. And that so many people are thinking of you. I'm sorry that I'm not the praying type, but I will keep you in my thoughts and send many positive vibes your way. Be strong, my friend.
praying for you guys
Just want you to know…I'm thinking of you.


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FCC Headlines
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F**ked Companies
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Blue Ribbon Campaign
-for the preservation of basic civil rights, archives, logo icons for your homepage
Bonfire of Liberties
-censorship of the humanities...banned ideas, books, plays, and images, nice site!
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-this is scary stuff! see whats being filtered
Blocked Site of the Day
-sites that have fallen victim to blocking software for one lame reason or another
Liberal Information Page
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-the top 10 worst cars of the millennium and other car topics
Stay Free!
-a critique on mass media hype
Prescription Drugs
-exposure of the pharmaceutical industry, what the government is doing, and not doing about it
Enough to Make You Sick
-shocking report on perscription drugs, used mostly by seniors, doubles the rate of inflation
Toxic Black Mold Information Center
-what it is, finding it, prevention, and cleaning it up
Digital Divide
-computers and the widening social gaps created by them
Working Class Whites
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Silicon Salley
-women and the internet
Stress, Inc.
-the commerce of coping with stress in daily life
Working Stiff
-the trials and tribulations of working life
-conspiracies or not? investigation, research, and reports
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-half-baked, meritless, thoughtless, or just plain dumb things in economic, political, and social trends in the US
-yiks!...6 billion people
Polling Report
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-large collection of polls on public beliefs in many subject areas, add your own
The Digital Journalist
-online magazine of Photojournalism in the digital age, images, columns, articles, forums, more
-how the presidential candidates stand on the issues
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-every 4 years, the last 100 years of campaign coverage
-political news, resources and involvement
Do It Yourself Congressional Investigation
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The Congressional Quarterly
-daily Congressional coverage on what our lawmakers are doing
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Rise of the E-Citizen
-how people use government agencies' websites
Mother Jones 400
-top contributors to political candidates
-political activism on important issues
Bush Tax Cuts After 2002
-year by year analysis, by the year 2010 52% will be in the pockets of the richest 1%
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-victims of consumer rip-offs file their complaints, many categories
-current Consumer Reports automobile ratings
Privacy Foundation
-tips on privacy issues in the informational age, internet, telephone, more
The Spyware Infested Software List
-beware of software on the internet designed to collect personal information about you
Identity Theft
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Terrorism Research Center
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100 Questions and Answers About Arab Americans
-a journalist guide from the Detroit Free Press
Saudi Time Bomb
-investigating the hidden undercurrent of islamic extremism, PBS
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Thank You...
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Corruption at the Gate
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-infamous psychological experiment conducted at Stanford University in 1971 on student volenteers acting as guards and prisoners, and how it affected all players as they assumed their roles
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-Atlantic Monthly archived articles on crime in America
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Casino's Unveiled!
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Global Influentials
-Time magazine selects the 25 most influential people in the world
-a weath of information on spirituality, religions, and morality
On Our Own Terms
-Bill Moyer explores how we feel about nearing the end of life, and the dying experience
The Kevorkian Verdict
-the life and legacy of the "suicide doctor", with interviews
Cults 'R Us
-information on many cults in our society
-documentary of hate on the internet
Terrorist Training Manual
-found by police in Manchester, England in an al Qaeda member's home
The Turner Diaries
-full text from this controversial book
Serendipity: The CIA
-documentation and links concerning activites of the CIA, mainly regarding drug smuggling activities
Area 51 Black Aircraft
-photos and information on planes located in Area 51
Kukui Roadhouse
-information and photos of international terrorism through the years
Digital Images from Radicalism Collection
-collection of pamphlets published by political and social pressure groups in the US
Switch Room
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Official Kevin Mitnick Web Site
-latest information on this computer outlaw
Palestine-Israel Journal
-politics, economics and culture of the region, a joint publication
-legal resources for everyone, current high profile trials
Poisoning the Web
-hatred online, internet bigotry, extremism, and violence
The Written Word
-online journal of economics, political and social commentary, with both conservative and liberal perspective. No graphics, just interesting reading
The Smoking Gun
-paving the paper trail, archives, documents
The Memory Hole
-exposing unscrupulous business practices and politics
-off-beat daily news service of the weird, sleasy politics, disasters, pranks, and sordid technology
-encyclopedia of conspiracy theories
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High Crimes & Misdemeanors
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The Stones Throw Project
-getting on with the business of government, sleazy news coverage issues
-controversial public issues overlooked by the mainstream media
The Federal Impeachment Process
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The :30 Second Candidate
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Presidency 2000
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Election Search 2000
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Capitol Hill Blue
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The Coin-Operated Congress
-what really fuels Washington, top 400 donors
Vague Politix
-satirical presentation of major political issues like crime, health care, human conflict, and more
The American Presidency
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Preidential Election Maps
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Religion and Politics
-2000 Exit Poll, how they voted
White House Briefing Room
-daily press releases and briefings from the White House
-annual report of the United States of America, where your tax dollars go
Women's Resources
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The Ladies Room
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Computerized AIDS Ministries
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Federal Times
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American Mafia
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The Truth is Redacted
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Real History Archives
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Keep Your Heart In Your Bread
Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to make "hearty" food. Last year I made heart-shaped pizzas. This time I tried a heart-embedded loaf:
I was anxious to slice the bread after I took it out of the oven, but was quite relieved after seeing the cross section. For a first attempt, it's not bad at all. It served its cute purpose for breakfast toast and the girls' school lunches. Of course, I always have the most fun making it.
I'll give this loaf design another try and post a tutorial for next time. It was a fun exercise in "clay" shaping and thinking in 3D.


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Nodame Cantabile – 07
February 25, 2007 | Author: Adun | In: Anime Blogs, Nodame Cantabile
- During rehearsal, Mine keeps an eye on Chiaki, but is soon lectured at for not playing properly.
- The teachers are discussing about disbanding the S-Orchestra since Stresemann has left the group, but then decide to let A-Orchestra win before doing so. At the same time, A-Orchestra is holding rehearsal but Stresemann leaves early so he can go on a date.
- On his way out, he is approached by a conducting student named Ookouchi who wishes to conduct wit the S-Orchestra in place of Chiaki, but Stresemann surprises him by asking him where his bribe is. Stresemann explains that if he wants something he should offer him a bribe.
- So Ookouchi decides to spy on S-Orchestra but is caught by Nodame. As he was about to introduce himself, members of the S-Orchestra come barging out crying about how mean Chiaki is. Ookouchi has no worries about S-Orchestra with everyone hating Chiaki.
- That night, Chiaki is trying figure out what to do with S-Orchestra so Nodame decides to feed him her homemade onigiri and makes him watch an anime called Puri Gorota. The anime is about a bunch of kids who go to space and the moral of the story is that no one can live alone. Nodame compares Chiaki with one of the characters named Kazuo, but Chiaki thinks nothing of it.
- The next day, Chiaki finds that everyone in the orchestra has improved quite a bit, but finds that no one is watching his conducting. Feeling alone, he understands what Nodame meant about him being like Kazuo, but he then suddenly faints. Later at home, Chiaki can see that the orchestra is playing like he told them to, but he feels as if something is missing. Though Nodame starts playing her rendition of the piece that S-Orchestra is playing, Chiaki realises that everyone is similar to Nodame.
- The next day, the day before the performance, Chiaki tells the orchestra to forget everything he told them. Instead, he wants everyone to play how Mine wanted them to with the image of Napoleon. However on the day of performance, Chiaki finds everyone in the S-Orchestra t-shirts as they practiced all night and didn't get a chance to change. Before they walk out, everyone is getting nervous, but Chiaki just tells them to have fun, and thus they go out and perform their version of Eroica.
- Partway through, Chiaki notices that Mine wants to do the synchronised violin raising that they showed him before. Although not really wanting to do it, he finds a spot in the music to let them go through with it. Everyone, including the teachers, is impressed by S-Orchestra's performance.
- While Ookouchi is outside feeling pissed off, Stresemann lets him take his place in conducting A-Orchestra saying that he feels sick. But this being Ookouchi's first conducting performance, it ends up being a complete disaster. Later on the teachers decide not to disband S-Orchestra. Elsewhere, Nodame finds Chiaki sleeping on a bench; she steals a kiss before running away. But in fact, Chiaki was awake the whole time and let her kiss him as a thank you.
The S-Orchestra's performance was rather disappointing. The emphasis and passion just wasn't there and I think that's an important factor about music. Comparing to the live drama, I found that more exciting as you see all the movements of Chiaki and the S-Orchestra, but given that this is anime, it would be difficult to animate such scenes.
Well the pacing was definitely fast this week. With the inclusion of the Puri Gorota anime, it also made the S-Orchestra's performance shorter. The awesome thing is that the Puri Gorota anime is exactly the same in the live drama. The message behind the Puri Gorota was a good contrast to Chiaki's attitude. With the S-Orchestra performing how he wants them, brings about the fact that Chiaki could be pleasing himself rather than enjoying the music together with everyone. Also I was disappointed in not seeing Chiaki wear a S-Orchestra t-shirt as well. I feel that it would've played a significant part in demonstrating Chiaki's acceptance of being a part of S-Orchestra and that he understands that musicians are individuals.
So far it feels like Nodame is a support character in a main character kind of way. Lately the focus has all been on Chiaki, although his story by far is more interesting than Nodame's. But I think that will change after this next arc and we'll see more of Nodame's story. Also that pouting look she makes when playing the piano is rather funny, but I think it would look really weird in real life.
Next week is the start of a new arc as someone that Stresemann knows appears.


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The annals of Scottish history reveal that Ballingall was first used as a name by descendants of the Pictish tribe of ancient Scotland. The Ballingall family lived in the lands of Ballinghall in Kinross. The name is a topographic or local surname, which was given to a family who held a barony or lands, had houses, manors or estates in the area.
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I. Roll Call.
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III. Spring Semester Replacement for Senator Cam Choy.
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So much for Tiger Woods-- the Buick Open is looking for other attractions this week. It began with the pro am on Wednesday with the featured attraction pairing up Kid Rock with John Daly and that wasn't by coincidence either. They are friends and Kid Rock drew loud applause with a good drive on the first tee. Kid Rock warned fans not to lean in to close while he was hitting-- he says he's not that good.
This is the 50th anniversary of the Buick Open first won in 1958 by Billy Casper and he needed the $9,000 in prize money to pay off some sponsors. Casper was on hand for the ceremonial first drive Wednesday alongside last year's winner, Brian Bateman. Others playing in the pro am included Lions' quarterback Jon Kitna and the Red Wings' Kirk Maltby.
David Grewe gave us a text message on Wednesday: he says he is on his way to Baton Rouge to interview for the associate head coaching job at LSU with head coach Paul Manieri, his boss from their days together at Notre Dame. Grewe said he might have an answer to his future by tomorrow and he would stay in touch with us. I left cell phone messages, but Jeremy Sampson of News Ten thought text messaging would be more effective to get information and he was right.
You watch the Coillege World Series this last week on television and you think Michigan is the only Big Ten team that comes close to having enough talent to compete at the highest level of the sport. Michigan State made it to one College World Series and that was in 1954 and the Spartans last made it to the NCAA tournament in 1979. And if Grewe leaves, where does MSU turn next? The program is getting better facilities but it would have to make a decision on a coach that has a chance to turn around losing fortunes quickly.


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The spring '08 collections were fabulous, rich with ample thought-provoking fare. Here, the season's 11 most fascinating exits. (Marc Jacobs' show flaunted a good girl–bad girl duet.)
Even with the hindsight of hundreds of shows, Marc Jacobs' blockbuster remains the season's most intriguing and controversial. It garnered conflicting opinions that heralded the designer as fab fashion deity or Satan of schmattas. Jacobs foretold both sides, however unintentionally, with a little help from master milliner Stephen Jones.
"Pajamas decorated with fairies—who will wear that?" queried one nonbelieving fashion editor. More to the point, who other than Miuccia Prada would dare suggest it? Her dark fairy tale was captivating.
Spare where? Raf Simons charmed with minimalism-plus, working in mesmerizing flourishes such as this ethereal tulle pouf.
The environment was on the mind of many designers, including Giles Deacon who paid tribute, ironically, in full-on leafy Latex.
A "Nurses" opening set the tone for Marc Jacobs' unabashedly commercial collaboration with Richard Prince. Can it top the still-registering Murakami returns?
Watching young talent develop is one of fashion's great joys. Though the Mulleavy sisters struggled a bit, they took a major step toward commercial viability.
Tired of ho-hum spangles, Balenciaga's Nicolas Ghesquière proposed a shocking space-glam alternative for big nights out. Whether the red-carpet set boards his edgy ship remains to be seen.
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Couture masqueraded as ready-to-wear in breathtaking feathers, both real and faux.
Reality fascinates? You bet. With this coat-and-dress combination, Alber Elbaz turned every working woman in his audience into his love slave, fashionably speaking.
After two seasons of dominatrix chic, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana did a 180, working a painterly inspiration for this glorious ballgown.