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Authorities in the small town of Bell, California have arrested eight city officials in a corruption case.
Investigators say the eight people were paying themselves huge salaries, including almost $800,000 annually to the former City Manager Robert Rizzo. The total bilked out of local taxpayers has been estimated to be near $5.5 million.
Rizzo joined the mayor and six other current and former city officials in jail after they were arrested in their homes Tuesday.
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After the arrests were made known, Bell residents honked their car horns and burst into cheers during many impromptu celebrations held in the town.
"They used the tax dollars collected from hardworking citizens of Bell as their own piggy bank, which they then looted at will," Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley said.
Authorities said Rizzo made $4.3 million by paying himself through different employment contracts that were not approved by the City Council. Meanwhile, council members paid themselves a combined $1.25 million for what Cooley called "phantom meetings" of various city boards and agencies.
Being paid excessive salaries is not a crime," Cooley said. "Illegally obtaining those salaries is a crime."
Cooley said his investigators have pored over more than 60,000 pages of documents and more people could be arrested.
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Oral Roberts University officials have finally chosen a new president, since the founder's son resigned from that role last year amid allegations of misspending.
The university's Board of Regents chose Dr. Mark Rutland to lead the school Wednesday, ending their 14-month long search.
"We are excited about the future under the leadership of Dr. Rutland," Board Chair Mart Green said. "He has been selected through a careful process and we are confident that he will continue to uphold the mission and vision of Oral Roberts University."
Dr. Rutland will assume the ORU presidency in July.
Prior to joining ORU, Rutland led Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fla., where he served as president and led Global Servants, a missions and evangelism organization founded in 1977.
He is credited with engineering a turnaround at Southeastern after he became president in 1999.
Rutland, a Texas native, holds a doctorate from California Graduate School of Theology. He is a prolific writer, having authored 13 books, and hosts a 30-minute daily radio program, Herald of Joy.
Scandal Rocked ORU More Than A Year Ago
More than a year ago, Richard Roberts, the son of ORU founder Oral Roberts, resigned as president after allegations were made that he and his wife used university money for shopping sprees, home improvements, and a stable of horses for their daughters.
At the time, ORU was more than $50 million in debt.
Three former ORU professors filed suit in early October 2007. They claimed they were forced out for blowing the whistle on financial and ethical wrongdoing by the school's former president and family. The suit was settled a year later after a court-ordered mediation session.
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"But you're a girl!"
"You're a boy. Now that we've clarified that, let's talk about what's important for educators and our public schools."
That's a conversation Carolyn Doggett had with Assembly Speaker Curt Pringle shortly after she became CTA's first female executive director in 1995.
Carolyn Doggett is the real deal. As executive director, Carolyn helped achieve CTA's historic election victory in 2005 over several harmful initiatives, the enactment of the Quality Education Investment Act in 2006 to help schools of greatest need, and the passage of Proposition 30 in November.
She is retiring this summer after an amazing career of teaching, advocacy and learning. A fourth-generation Californian and a fourth-generation teacher, Carolyn began her 45-year career teaching first grade in Willits, California, before moving to Anchorage, Alaska, to teach high school English.
Can you imagine? When Carolyn was elected president of the Anchorage Education Association, the headline in the Anchorage newspaper read: "Teachers Elect Woman." She was president of NEA-Alaska before coming back to CTA. She's been a caring teacher, an outspoken education activist, a feminist and a union organizer since day one. She will be missed.
Honoring our past, guiding the future
This month, CTA turns 150 years old. You've probably seen and heard the creative TV and radio spots or seen the newspaper ads. We'll be celebrating our heritage for the next several months. We are honoring the past and guiding the future because people like Carolyn and me and you, who worked to improve teaching and learning conditions, to enhance teaching and the profession, fought for professional salaries and benefits so we could be full-time educators.
And members like you are guiding CTA into the future. You've heard about the strategic planning process we're engaged in now. It seems appropriate to do this during our sesquicentennial, to review and renew our work to support California public education. Even after our legislative victories, there are so many things coming at us at once — Common Core and its implementation, the worry around getting the support we need for teachers, the governor's budget proposal, all the policy attacks, and the corporate attacks on collective bargaining and our evaluation process.
If we approach these issues in the short term, if we simply "circle the wagons" and fight, we will never get out this cycle. It behooves us to take a critical look at ourselves, a thorough examination of our organization, to determine how we might be better prepared and, at the same time, how we might engage our members more thoughtfully.
As part of this process, members like you were surveyed online, in face-to-face focus groups and at meetings and conferences throughout the state. You talked and were heard. You, our members, want your union to reclaim and transform the profession, to change the narrative about the craft and the art of teaching. We've lost a share of the narrative as corporate reformers attempt to change the teacher into a technician, into a one-job-fits-all type of profession. Where's the "profession" in that kind of thinking?
Members want CTA to tell a different story. And we're doing that here, in this magazine, and in all the TV, radio and newspaper advertisements you're seeing this month.
People are rooted in their communities, and educators are rooted in their communities, as well. Our local chapters are well suited to helping build connections between our members and the community, as well as helping them connect to their state association. It's a powerful connection, and CTA, at the state level, is learning from local leaders.
People feel a desperate need for CTA to take charge of things related to our profession and public schools. As educators, we want to feel successful, be better at what we do, and have a reliable measure of our practice. If we wait this out and let someone else come up with those measures, we're going to get run over.
But if we take charge and lead, if we use our voices and tell our truths, we really do have a chance to change the landscape, to reshape and reframe the narrative.
I learned our organization is more resilient than I anticipated. We're more open to thinking outside the box, to changing things that aren't necessarily in everyone's best interest. I expected more of a tug of war with folks who want to hold on to the old way of doing things. But I saw, and I see, a willingness to seriously engage, be better than we are, and make the necessary changes.
Renewing our mission, our spirit, our dedication to public education and our craft — I can't think of a better way to celebrate CTA's 150 years, to honor the amazing work of educators like Carolyn, and to give our members renewed opportunities to continue improving our profession through our teachers union. Please join us.
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Obama formally announced his choice of Hagel in the White House East Room on Monday even as critics questioned the pick over issues including Hagel's views on Israel and Iran.
Facing a potentially tough fight to get Hagel confirmed by the Senate, Obama praised the former Nebraska senator's independence and bipartisan approach, and said that Hagel, a Vietnam veteran, understands war is not an abstraction.
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President Barack Obama announces in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, that he is nominating Deputy National Security Adviser for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, John Brennan, right, as the new director of the CIA and former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, left, as the new Defense Secretary.
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Word that Tom Cruise will return as Maverick in the long-awaited sequel to the 1986 hit movie Top Gun has provoked a dogfight among watchmakers. It started in January, when the Swiss luxury brand IWC declared 2012 "the year of the pilot's watch" — and an ideal time to push its Top Gun collection. The company's licensing deal with the U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Program (popularly known as TOPGUN) dates back to 2005, but with a Top Gun 2 on the horizon, IWC expected the category to heat up.
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And so it did. Breitling, another Swiss brand, shot back with a press release touting its limited-edition Chronomat 44 ($10,135), which bears the official seal of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School. "The real Top Gun watch carries the Breitling signature," the release claimed.
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Paris-born photographer Elliott Erwitt is among those photography masters that remain important and respected for his simple yet evocative photographs. If you're looking into drawing inspiration from the esteemed Magnum photographer, you should check out this installment of Lessons from Photography Masters!
Elliott Erwitt, who was born in Paris in 1928 and moved t0 the United States with his family in 1939, developed an inclination for photography during his teenage years. He pursued this interest and worked for a commercial darkroom in Hollywood, then proceeded to learn more about photography in Los Angeles City College.
During the time he moved to New York in 1948, he took film classes in the New School for Social Research and finished two years later. While in New York, he also met famous photographers Robert Capa and Edward Steichen, whom he joined in Magnum Photos in 1953. Erwitt also worked as a freelance photographer for Collier's, Look, Life, and Holiday.
Today, Erwitt remains to be a respectable figure in the photography world, inspiring fellow photographers and artists both young and old with his works. His photographs of are simple yet evocative, showing his mastery of Henri Cartier-Bresson's concept of the "decisive moment."
In this installment of Lessons from Photography Masters, we bring you some words of wisdom from Elliott Erwitt which tell about his insights on photography, taking pictures, and his life as a photographer.
On photography
Photography is pretty simple stuff. You just react to what you see, and take many, many pictures.
To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.
It's about reacting to what you see, hopefully without preconception. You can find pictures anywhere. It's simply a matter of noticing things and organizing them. You just have to care about what's around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy.
On taking pictures
If your subjects are eternal… they'll survive.
All the technique in the world doesn't compensate for the inability to notice.
Balance of light is the problem, not the amount. Balance between shadows and highlights determines where the emphasis goes in the picture…make sure the major light in a picture falls at right angles to the camera.
Be sure to take the lens cap off before photographing.
A visual sense is something you either have or you don't.
The best things happen when you just happen to be somewhere with a camera.
The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don't have to explain things with words.
On digital photography and digital photomanipulation
The problem with digital photography is it's too easy, and when things get too easy, people get sloppy. And sloppiness is not a good thing in photography.
Somehow Photoshop and the ease with which one can produce an image has degraded the quality of photography in general.
I'm almost violent about that stuff — electronic manipulation of pictures. I think it's an abomination. I reject it all. I mean, it's OK for selling corn flakes or automobiles or for taking pimples out of Elizabeth Taylor's face, but it undermines the thing that photography is about, which is about observation and not about manipulation of images.
On his life as a photographer
My 'work' is about seeing not about ideas.
Most photographers work best alone, myself included.
I'm an amateur photographer, apart from being a professional one, and I think maybe my amateur pictures are the better ones.
When I get up in the morning I brush my teeth and go about my business, and if I am going anywhere interesting I take my camera along.
In those simpler days, you could just take pictures of movie stars and show them the way they were, as normal human beings. And if I felt part of any movement at the time, it was just to do that – to be journalistic and photograph what is, rather than what is made up.
The work I care about is terribly simple. I observe, I try to entertain, but above all, I want pictures that are emotional.
Looking for more words of inspiration and wisdom from our photography masters? Why don't you check out all Lessons from Photography Masters articles so far!
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Dora Tejada, charged with second-degree murder in the death of her 3-year-old daughter, in the Nantucket courtroom as her trial began Monday.
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(May 14, 2013) Testimony continued Tuesday in the murder trial of Dora Tejada, the Salvadoran immigrant accused of murdering her 3-year-old daughter on Nantucket in 2011 during a psychotic episode.
Prosecutors called Tejada's brother and sister-in-law to the witness stand during the second day of the trial Tuesday, as well as another forensic psychologist who indicated that Tejada was not criminally responsible for the girl's death due to mental illness.
Tejada, 28, was arrested at her Pine Tree Road home just over two years ago and accused of killing her daughter, Nicole Garcia, in an exorcism ritual after Tejada became convinced the young girl was possessed by the devil. Police believe Nicole Garcia suffocated when her mother forced a rose down her throat on March 14, 2011.
On that day, Donila Tema was inside the family's home on Pine Tree Road cooking food for her husband, Amilcar Tejada, when she began to notice Dora was acting strangely.
"She called me to go and pray with her in a very loud and unusual voice," Tema said, speaking through a trial-court interpreter. "It was very strange."
Tema sat on the couch with Tejada and her two young children and prayed. But Tejada's behavior was so bizarre that Tema felt scared and compelled to seek help.
"I went outside and called my husband," she said. "I called him and asked him to come back. Because his sister was acting crazy."
Amilcar Tejada, Dora's brother and one of her 13 siblings, could hear the fear in his wife's voice, and immediately drove home from work.
"She told me to hurry and she needed me to get there soon," Amilcar Tejada said, who also utilized the court interpreter to respond to the questions from assistant district attorney Sharon Thibeault. When he arrived at the house, "I was able to see her and realized right away that she was not normal. I could tell by the position the baby was in. She had changed. Her face had changed. Even her voice," he said.
Dora Tejada told her brother they were going to name the girl Maria Elena, the name of their late sister who had died years ago from cancer.
"She said that finally the day had come where we'd be able to see our sister again," Amilcar Tejada said.
When police arrived at the home, they tried to resuscitate Nicole Garcia, who was later pronounced dead at Nantucket Cottage Hospital. A medical examiner would later determine that her cause of death as homicidal asphyxia.
Dora Tejada was charged with second-degree murder, and began a period of incarceration that would take her from the Barnstable County Correctional Facility to the Taunton State Hospital and back.
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Both doctors agreed that during their initial evaluations of Tejada shortly after the death of her daughter, she showed signs of mania and psychosis, and was suffering from delusions of a religious nature in which she believed she had been ordained by God as a healer capable of ridding her daughter of the devil.
Initially, Tejada was unaware that her daughter was dead, Beszterczey said, and did not comprehend the circumstances which had led to her incarceration. But with medication, she began to grasp what had happened, and Tejada fell into a deep depression, so severe that doctors worried she was a suicide risk, Beszterczey said.
Like Ebert, Beszterczey pinpointed a religious retreat Tejada attended the week before she allegedly killed her daughter that apparently heightened her increasing zeal for religion in the months leading up to the incident.
"This retreat was a particularly intense experience for her," Beszterczey said. "She felt like God had communicated to her that she had the power to heal people and had been tasked with a mission to carry a message to people that God is among us all. She was told she was a messenger from God with an ability to heal. She described feeling at peace after having gone to this retreat and happy after she got back. She seemed to rapidly develop these beliefs of grandiosity…"
Thibeault also mentioned the retreat in her opening statements Tuesday morning, and said that Tejada might have seized upon one of its themes when she returned to the island.
"There was a discussion (at the retreat) of possession by demons, and how to fight demons out of people, and that demons particularly enjoyed inhabiting children," Thibeault said.
Beszterczey testified that during one of her many interviews with Tejada at the Taunton State Hospital, she recounted the events on the day her daughter died.
Sitting on the couch with her two children, Tejada suddenly felt the need to pray, Beszterczey said.
"She said it was at that time she first felt that she sensed the devil was in her children, so she was praying to get rid of the devil," Beszterczey said. Later that day, after calling to Donila Tema to join her in prayer, Tejada "heard this voice that the devil is in her daughter and she needs to fight he devil. In describing it to me, she described never questioning the voice. It was just a command and she believed it. She felt she needed to save her daughter from this devil. It told her to use this rose from the retreat. They had been given a rose during the retreat and believed she had it with her at home."
Tejada, who was again brought into the courtroom in leg shackles and handcuffs, listened to the proceedings through earphones in which she could hear court interpreters translate the testimony and comments from the judge, witness, prosecutor and her attorney.
Members of her family were also present in the courtroom.
Ebert and Beszterczey are two of three expert psychologists who have all reached the determination that Tejada is not criminally responsible for killing her daughter.
Such a determination hinges on proving several factors, including that the suspect suffered from a mental disease or defect at the time of an alleged crime, that the person was unable to appreciate the wrongfulness of their conduct, and could not conform their behavior to the requirements of the law.
Further testimony is expected to resume Wednesday morning.
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The AGS Council is a select group of undergraduates who help advise the Director about programming, curriculum, and assist by coordinating events such as career nights, activities fairs, and other mentoring opportunities.
Check out our Council members' recent publications and research below along with their LinkedIn profiles.
AGS Council Members 2014-2015
Ray Li '15 is from Philadelphia double majoring in Political Science and Public Policy with a minor in Education. He served two terms as Duke Student Government's Vice-President for Academic Affairs and as a voting member of the Duke Board of Trustees' Academic Affairs Committee. He has researched alternative curricula in Title I schools in NC with Project Bright Ideas and traveled to Pietermaritzburg, South Africa to study racial achievement gaps and school choice policy. Ray has student taught at the elementary and secondary levels in Durham Public Schools, mentored Durham high schoolers in an after school program, and worked as a tour guide for the Duke Admissions Office. He founded the Duke Political Review, the only student-run political publication on campus, and now serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief. Additionally, he is a member of the Duke Debate Team, American Grand Strategy Program Council, and the Connect2Politics Committee. For the past three summers, he has worked in DC as an intern for US Senator Casey (PA-D), the US Chamber of Commerce, and the education policy office of the US Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
Andrew Kragie '15, from D.C., studies political science, public policy, and Latin America. He discovered dual interests in foreign policy and journalism during college, leading him to write for campus publications including Duke Political Review, the Chronicle, Towerview magazine, and the Duke Political Science Standard. He has emerged alive from three AGS classes: International Affairs with Dr. Peter Feaver, the Cold War with Dr. Hal Brands, and the AGS seminar with both professors.
- http://www.dukechronicle.com/articles/2012/10/30/racing-venezuela#.VM-yOMbXpW0
- http://www.dukechronicle.com/articles/2013/10/08/hidden-costs-shutdown#.VM-yMcbXpW0
- http://dukepoliticalreview.org/national-security-and-the-west-wing-an-interview-with-jake-sullivan/
- http://dukepoliticalreview.org/brazil-aftershocks-of-the-2013-protests/
- http://dukepoliticalreview.org/national-interests-worth-fighting-for/
- http://polisci.duke.edu/dpss
Russell Crock '15 is majoring in public policy and minoring in political science. His primary foreign policy interest with the Middle East, and the Arab-Israeli conflict in particular. He also serves on the senior staff of the Duke Political Review and the social culture committee of Duke Student Government. Upon graduation, he hopes to pursue a career of policy research at any number of think tanks, but will take what he can get.
Jacob Zionce '15 from Toronto, Canada and Charleston, South Carolina majoring in political science and minoring in Arabic literature. In addition to his service on the American Grand Strategy council, Jacob is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Duke Political Review and is a member of the Duke Board of Trustees, Duke Student Government, and the Duke University Debating Society. He has worked for Marty Morris, former Chief-of-Staff to Sen. Richard Lugar, Sen. Mark Warner's re-election campaign, the Women's Federation for World Peace's Amman, Jordan branch, and the Middle East Media Research Institute. Jacob is currently writing a thesis on the role of international funding in Israeli primary campaigns, and plans on attending law school upon graduation.
- Polls, Press, and Politics – An Interview with Nate Silver, Part 2, Duke Political Review, 11/25/14
- Polls, Press, and Politics – An Interview with Nate Silver, Part 1, Duke Political Review, 11/24/14
- The Night that Was – Midterm 2014 Recap, Duke Political Review, 11/5/14
- The Chosen People and the People Choosing: The Effects of Public Opinion and Congress on Pre-WWII US Jewish
- Refugee Policy, Duke Political Science Standard, Spring 2014
- What's a Rabbi to Say?, Duke Political Review, 10/3/14
- House Primaries and the Soul of the GOP, Duke Political Review, 6/24/13
- The Little Emirate That Could, Duke Political Review, 6/14/13
Anand Raghuraman (co-chair) '15 is from Seattle, WA majoring in Political Science with a focus in international security. He served two years as the Co-Chair of the American Grand Strategy Undergraduate Council and Vice-President of the Duke Alexander Hamilton Society. Anand's research interests include U.S. energy security and East Asian conflict prevention. He has worked with Professor Bruce Jentleson to draft profiles on Harry Truman, Dag Hammarskjold, and Jean Monnet for the upcoming book Transformational Statesmanship: Difficult, Possible, Necessary. Over the past three summers, Anand interned at the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs and traveled to Cairo and Kashmir to teach English to rural students. He has counseled Iraqi refugee families in Durham, mentored teens with chronic illnesses, and tutored local high school students in physics.
- http://polisci.duke.edu/uploads/media_items/dpss14.original.pdf
- http://dukepoliticalreview.org/turning-friendship-into-leverage
- http://islamicommentary.org/2013/07/anand-raghuraman-on-second-thought-make-it-to-go/
- http://islamicommentary.org/2014/04/students-at-a-front-row-for-a-revolution/
Ted Leonhardt '15 is double majoring in History and Political Science. He is writing an honors thesis in history on the decision to undertake Operation Ajax, the 1953 CIA-orchestrated coup in Iran. Ted also co-authored a book about notable graduates of Groton School who served in the government titled Divine Fire: Groton School and the American Century. He is a member of Dukes and Duchesses and a Co-Chair of the Senior Gift Committee. After Duke, he will be working in investment banking.
Charles Jones '16 is most keenly interested in the confluence of international business and U.S. foreign policy. With a focus on deregulation and the social politics of wealth, Jones has studied the privatization frenzy that spawned the oligarch class in post-Soviet Eastern Europe and the oil politics of the Middle East. Jones has worked in helicopter sales and strategy for an aerospace defense manufacturer as well as in financial services in the U.S. and abroad. At Duke, Jones chaired the Russian committee for the Duke International Security Conference and sits on the Executive Board of the Real Estate Club. Jones is a dual Georgia and New York City resident, member of the Duke Debate Team, licensed pilot, and graduate of Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts.
Christie Lawrence '16 is majoring in public policy and double-minoring in Turkish Culture & Language and Asian & Middle Eastern Studies. Her research interests include U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and Turkey, the role of nationalism in politics, and refugee studies. Upon graduation from Duke, she hopes to pursue a career in government, politics, or political research.
Emma Campbell-Mohn (co-chair) '16 is pursuing dual majors in Political Science and Chinese with a minor in History. In addition to being President of the Duke Alexander Hamilton Society, she also serves as Co-Chair of the Duke Program on American Grand Strategy and Student Coordinator of the AGS D-Day Staff Ride, along with fellow Council member Adam Lemon. She applies her study of strategy to her research interests: Chinese defense policy and US counterterrorism operations. She previously worked for the Department of the Interior and the American Enterprise Institute as well as performed research for Professor Peter Feaver and Visiting Professor Tommy Sowers. In the brief moments when she is not discussing foreign policy, Emma enjoys playing with her dogs and fencing. After graduation, she hopes to continue her education and pursue a career working in the foreign policy and national security realm.
- http://dukepoliticalreview.org/china-the-worlds-new-peacekeeper/
- http://dukepoliticalreview.org/unity-in-response-to-terror-protecting-minorities-after-the-charlie-hebdo-attacks/
- http://www.sfponline.org/uploads/302/TheConcordReview_V20_ISS4.pdf
Luke Maier '16 is studying foreign policy and environmental science. His research focuses on environmental policy and computational modeling for national security. Along with Dr. Tony Rivera, Luke helped found the Laboratory for Unconventional Conflict Analysis and Simulation—a joint research venture between National Defense University and Duke's Social Science Research Institute. He has studied abroad at the National University of Singapore and the University of Oxford. Luke eventually aspires to go to graduate school and work in defense.
- Technical Supplement for Course of Action Simulator
- The Great Democratic Experiment: Two American Republics Guided by Montesquieu and Hume
- Sea Level Rise Adaptation: Emerging Lessons for Local Policy Development
- War and Environmental Policy Goals: Quantifying the Effect of War on Global Environmental Performance
Julio Cesar '16 is pursuing a double major in economics (with a finance concentration) and mathematics, with a minor in political science. He was a cadet First Sergeant in the U.S. Army JROTC Program. His research interests include: international monetary economics and the "Primat of Innenpolitik". He is a senior summer associate at Octagon Consultant Group located in Puerto Rico. Upon graduation, he hopes to attend law school or pursue graduate studies in economics.
Dana Raphael '17 is majoring in Political Science and Chinese with a minor in Women's Studies. She is involved in the Alexander Hamilton Society, serves as the Student Government Judiciary Associate Chief Justice, and is a member of the Duke Task Force on Sexual Assault Prevention. She also writes for the Duke Political Review, Develle Dish, and serves as an Undergraduate Writing Tutor.
- By Treaty, Holding the U.S. Accountable for Gender Discrimination
- Where is the Outrage? Women in the ISIL Crisis
Zach Gorwitz '17 is hoping to study public policy and political science. At Duke, Zach serves on Duke Student Government, competes on the Duke Debate team, and writes for the Duke Political Review. After graduation, he hopes to either work at the intersection of the business and policy words or attend law school.
Lara Haft '17 is planning to major in political science with minors in economics and women's studies. Her research interests include domestic housing and education policy, international human rights law, and the role of human dignity in public policy. After graduation she plans to pursue further education in public policy or law.
Gautam Hathi '17 is from Seattle, WA majoring in Computer Science. When not busy developing cool and useful software, he also enjoys learning about and discussing politics, policy, and international relations. Gautam is particularly interested in the intersection of technology and policy, India's role in the world, and the Middle East. Gautam writes for the Duke Chronicle and the Duke Political Review. At Duke, Gautam is involved in the Duke International Relations Association and DukeMakers, Duke's 3D printing club.
- http://dukepoliticalreview.org/author/gautam-hathi/
- http://issuu.com/dukedpr/docs/dprfall2014_1
- http://issuu.com/dukedpr/docs/dprspring2014__1_
- http://www.dukechronicle.com/staff/gautam-hathi/articles
Adam Lemon '17 is from the wilds outside of Spokane, Washington, and a dual major in Political Science and History with a minor in Russian Language. Adam is currently the Chair of the College Republicans, an officer in the Duke chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society, and one of two student leaders in charge of the American Grand Strategy 2015 D-Day Staff Ride to Normandy. Adam speaks three languages, English, Spanish, and Russian. Adam possesses a strong affinity for Kissinger and historical works. After he graduates, he would like to work either abroad in the Foreign Service in Russia or Eastern Europe or at a conservative think-tank in Washington, DC.
Matthew King '18 is considering pursuing Program II (the focus: globalization through the ages) or a major in Political Science. His research interests include empire, genocide, modernization, and comparative education policies. King hopes to lead a fulfilling career in public service.
Aron Rimanyi '18 is considering a major in political science and potential minors in economics and mathematics. Aron has interned for a climate-change NGO in Switzerland and been a delegate for both the European Youth Parliament and the Swiss Youth Parliament. Aron is an A.B Duke Scholar and a Sasser Scholar, and his current research topic is the connection between early modern liberalism and Anti-Trinitarianism. After Duke, Aron hopes to pursue his studies or gain professional experience in Europe.
Amy Kramer '18 is majoring in public policy studies with a concentration in American foreign policy. She is also participating in the TISS Intelligence and National Security Studies consortium and is a cadet in the Duke Army ROTC program. Her interests include national security and defense policy, terrorism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and American foreign policy in the greater Middle East, specifically relating to Iran and nuclear nonproliferation. Amy is also a member of the bipartisan Duke Israel Public Affairs Committee. After graduation, Amy hopes to pursue a civilian career in international consulting or policy making alongside military service in the US Army.
Marie-Claire "MC" Bousquette (co-chair) '14 majored in political science with a concentration in international relations and a certificate in markets and management. Her research interests include national security and defense policy, terrorism, and civil-military relations. Following her graduation from Duke, she hopes to earn a Master's degree in Accountancy and synthesize her knowledge into a finance and defense-oriented career path.
Daniel Strunk (co-chair) '14 majored in political science and economics with a minor in psychology. His research interests include U.S. Constitutional law, the rule of law, and international relations. Upon graduation from Duke, he hopes to attend law school or pursue a Ph.D. in political science.
Stefani Jones '14 majored in political science with a concentration in international relations. Her research interests include the role of international law, development, and genocide prevention in US foreign policy and grand strategy. Stefani is a member of Duke Student Government and the Duke debate team, and she would like to further her studies in either international law or public policy upon graduation.
Joyce Lau '14 majored in math and history with a minor in economics. Her research interests include domestic education policy and Sino-American relations. Upon graduation from Duke, she hopes to work in law, finance, or politics.
Bernadette Leblond '14 majored in public policy and political science, with a concentration in International Relations. Her research interests include national security, foreign aid, and domestic educational policies. Upon graduation, she hopes to either obtain a master's in Public Policy or pursue a government career.
Colin Scott '14 majored in political science and history. His research interests include the study of international relations, American foreign policy, and Cold War history. Upon graduation from Duke, he hopes to attend law school.
Olivia Wasteneys '14 majored in political science with a concentration in international relations and a minor in Turkish. Her research interests include Turkey-EU relations, as well as the institution of Islam and its role within the Turkish state. After graduation she hopes to travel, teaching or doing research abroad, before returning to the U.S. to continue her studies in foreign policy.
Hong Zhu '14 studied Economics, Public Policy, and Political Science. Her research interests include international development and economic policy. She hopes to pursue a career relating to policy research, economics, or law.
Anand Raghuraman (co-chair) '15
Lawrence Nemeh '15
Ted Leonhardt '15
Ray Li '15
Jacob Zionce '15
Julio Cesar '16
Charles Jones '16
Luke Maier '16


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Actually I got off the phone with 5 local Gamestop stores now and all told me that that isn't an option, so care to explain that one smartass? That would be why I posted.
Sure will explain, the 5 stores you called don't know wtf they are doing. Company wide they are allowing customers to come back up to a week after their purchase to trade in their hd for the bonus credit. You just have to take your receipt to show your purchase date to verify you are within the one week period.
there you can see it right on gamestop's website. Again, do your homework before you bitch about something you know nothing about.


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The DLC you mentioned for Trine 2 is only
By the way has anyone had issues buying Rayman Origins? It shows as $9.99 on the page but when I go to pay it shows up as $19.99. Annoys me as I've moved to Australia with my North American Xbox and the PAL disc is region-locked so I can't buy it from a store here.
I'm having the same issue, I'm in Canada. it shows 9.99 on the website, when I go to purchase, BAM 19.99.
EDIT: Noticed when I change it from en-us to en-ca, it shows as 19.99, I guess they don't want my money.


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7 Branding and Photography Tips for Martha StewartMolly Thornberg
Martha Stewart has started taking photos, particularly of food she is eating, and sharing them with her Twitter audience of over 2.8 MILLION! You would think Martha Stewart would post fabulous images, right? WRONG! The photographs she has posted are unsightly! As someone who has worked in brand management, I can only imagine what her staff in charge of branding is thinking each time she tweets. Martha Stewart is not only a household name, but now a household brand. Your online presence should represent that of the company you have created and represent, especially when it's you who are the face and name of the company.
I don't want to totally rag on Martha, because she is doing something right. She is participating on Twitter and tweeting more than just a corporate voice, giving the Twitter account a personality. That being said, when you are Martha Stewart, your world is something the rest of us will never have but we most definitely want to know all about it. Let's use Kim Kardashian as an example. She lets everyone into her life, and curious minds want to know. Martha, keep trying, but let's look at how you can improve what you are already doing with these branding and photography suggestions.
Zoom Out 1 of 7
Onion soup? This looks like someone is playing with their food. Unappetizing is the best word for this photo!
How to make this photo better:
Zoom out and change the angle.
If Martha had shot this from the side, the splats wouldn't be so apparent.
source: twitter.com
Widen Your Perspective 2 of 7
While this wedge salad may the "Perfect salad for the onion soup lunch" - it looks like something a child would have spit-up.
How to make this photo better:
Broaden your perspective and focus on the subject.
Again with the angle Martha! Why must we be so up close and personal with the wedge? Step away from the salad. At a fancy place as such - why not take a shot of the table and put a focus on the salad? No matter how good this Russian dressing is, up close it makes me queasy.
source: twitter.com
Sneaky Photographs Are a No No 3 of 7
Sara Carey and Marisa May at ghe James beard dinner
I know I muck stuff up all the time, but let's try to represent your brand. Watch out for typos, they happen to all of us, but again your name is your brand — represent it well.
This image (we will talk about lighting later) looks like one of those sneaky photos someone takes. I've taken then before when I see a celebrity and go all paparazzi — but you are at a wine tasting with these folks!
How to make this photo better:
Sneaky photographs are a no-no when you are Martha Stewart!
People would LOVE to pose for a photo for YOU and your 2 million Twitter follower audience! Ask your friends to pose.
source: twitter.com
Be Selective of What Your Photograph 4 of 7
Why is Martha taking photos while washing dishes? Oh wait... that's not soap??? Apparently not. According to Martha's tweet this is:
Land and sea. Uni. Seaweed bone marrow by Dominique CERN s. F.
How to make this photo better:
Be Selective of What You Photograph
Some things do not photograph well. Have you ever watched food styling for a photo shoot? It's crazy the products they use (like glue for mayo) to make a shot look good. This does not look appetizing. If it doesn't photograph well, maybe it shouldn't be photographed... Or at least not shared on Twitter.
source: twitter.com
Use an App 5 of 7
I took Martha's image and threw it into Afterlight. With a few tweaks that took maybe a minute, you can see the before and after. I know you are busy Martha, but a minute is worth it to your brand.
How to make this photo better:
Use an app
Afterlight is a great app that allows you to tweak many aspects of your photos on the fly. I played with the Vignette, focusing on the food and minimizing the white space, and messed around with the saturation. I am no professional photog, but a few tweaks can better an image in a major way.
source: twitter.com
Lighting 6 of 7
I am sure that optimal natural light isn't available at all of your dinners, but that being said...
The gals are dressed in black, against a dark background, and then with the white tablecloth — this image is cute, but would be so much better if we could better see what's happening here. Tyra appears to have a swirly drinking straw around her wrist, and I am so confused to whose arm is whose, and whose hand is that under the table?
How to make this photo better:
Work with the light you have, or as much as I hate the flash - use it and then use Afterlight to make this photo pop. I would think that somewhere around the table, there would be a good way to shoot this to capture these two in action.
source: twitter.com
No Digital Zoom! 7 of 7
Okay, let's see - this is Bob Woodruff. I know who Bob Woodruff is, but this does not look like Bob Woodruff with the dark demon eyes and blurry hand.
How to make this photo better:
No Digital Zoom
It looks like a digital zoom was the culprit to this bad photo. Let's try to not over-do the digital zoom so much that you can't recognize the person. And most definitely try to avoid posting photos with action shots. It's a mobile phone, not a DSLR — action does not work with the cameras our phones come with! (Not yet at least!)
Keep up the photo updates Martha - you will get there, we know it!
source: twitter.com
Does this represent my brand? Will people gag at the sight of my photos? Just think before you tweet.
I really do respect the effort though. I know if Martha saw how I wadded my sheets instead of folding them or how I clean my house, she would have a list of suggestions for me. But then again, I never branded myself as an awesome homemaker. 🙂
More on Martha:
- Here's Why Martha Stewart Is Trash Talking Bloggers
- Martha Stewart Reveals Her Authentic Self Through Her Basic Food Photos on Twitter
What Would You Like to See on Martha's Twitter Feed?
Molly blogs technology, parenting and geekery at Digital Mom Blog. Follow her on Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter.
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Reviewed By Willard D (Gallup, NM) Reviewed for a 2010 Ford Mustang —5/30/2011 10:14 AM
The grill was easy to install and gives the car (2010 Mustang) a more balanced appearance - both grills now match. Gone lower black honeycomb factory grill. I would recommend that one use painted washers between the screws and the attachment plates for the grill - the screws are a little small in diameter and the washers make the installation more assuring.


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Obama extends faith-based program, takes first step toward modifying its rules
As a candidate, Barack Obama said he would reverse a policy of the Bush administration, which said it was OK for religious groups receiving federal money to hire only people who shared their beliefs. Essentially, the Bush rules said, it was OK for groups taking part in the federal faith-based initiative to to discriminate in hiring, on the basis of creed.
This week, Obama signed an executive order extending the faith-based initiative. The Associated Press reports that the terms of that order fall short of his campaign rhetoric.
Instead of saying that groups getting federal money cannot discriminate at all in hiring and firing for the programs receiving the money, the Obama rules allow the new director of the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to consult with administration lawyers to determine, on a case-by-case basis, what hiring practices are acceptable.
What do you think?
- Is this just inside baseball, of no real importance to real people?
- Was Bush right to say, for example, that Catholic groups receiving faith-based money shouldn't have to hire people who support Planned Parenthood? That Mormon groups receiving federal money shouldn't have to hire people who smoke, drink and think the Book of Mormon is a bad work of fiction?
- Should Obama have gone further? Should he tell religious groups that if they want federal money, they'll follow anti-discrimination laws, period?
- Or is this just inside baseball, of no real importance to anyone?


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We write this in response to Mark Naymik's column, which initially appeared on May 17 on his Facebook page with this introduction, "Ariel Castro's stain on Cleveland won't be as bad as the one left by failed Latino leadership . . .," and which reappeared on the front page of the Metro Section on Sunday. We write to rebut the inaccurate underlying assumptions, simplistic assertions and careless analysis in the column about the Hispanic community of Cleveland.
The core premise of the column is that the Hispanic leadership is responsible for the social problems facing the Hispanic community, among them "devastating poverty and lousy educational achievement" -- problems faced by many communities in the United States and the entire city itself. This patronizing premise, which would not be asserted against any other group in our city, is offensive. In an effort to villainize the whole of the Hispanic leadership, Naymik skims over the pressing problems of poverty, the simple reality of prejudice and an educational system that is historically inadequate.
To be sure, these challenges are faced day in and day out, year in and year out, and decade in and decade out by the civic and social agencies in the Hispanic community. Their work is summarily dismissed as ineffective by Naymik without his even knowing their missions, their challenges and their accomplishments. We challenge Naymik to analyze the work and meet the leadership of the Hispanic Roundtable, the Hispanic Alliance, the Hispanic Contractors Association, Esperanza, the Young Latino Network, LATINA Inc., the Spanish American Committee, El Barrio and Nueva Luz (Urban Resource Center), to name some of the organizations doing outstanding work for the Hispanic community. To state, "What's always been missing from these groups has been urgency," on nothing more than a cursory look, is beyond inaccurate and unfair. It is irresponsible.
Another premise of this article is that the Hispanic community, and particularly some in its leadership, is not allowed to be embarrassed by this tragic event, even if it is horrendous to the victims, underscores stereotypes and makes the work of our agencies more difficult. Naymik's fundamental lack of understanding of and due diligence into the community result in his failure to grasp why the Hispanic community has struggled deeply with this tragic event.
What makes this article especially unpalatable is how the media -- including, if not particularly, The Plain Dealer -- have undercovered our issues, challenges and accomplishments and then smeared the whole of their leadership under a rationale of being "provocative." We would think the standards of journalism would require more.
We have had our challenges in electing a Hispanic City Council person, to be sure. Yet, to simplistically suggest that one member of council can attend to the complex question of raising the standard of living of a community with our challenges evidences a profound lack of understanding and judgment.
Next time, do some real due diligence.
Joining in supporting these views are Hispanic Alliance Executive Director Juan Molina Crespo, Esperanza Executive Director Victor Ruiz, Young Latino Network President Jose C. Feliciano Jr., LATINA Inc. President and Director Patty Quinonez, Spanish American Committee Executive Director Romonita Vargas, El Barrio Director Ingrid Angel, Nueva Luz Executive Director the Rev. Max Rodas and Hispanic Contractors Association Chairman Gus Hoyas.
Jose C. Feliciano is chairman of the Hispanic Roundtable.


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Is there anything better than a star athlete randomly walking into a movie or show? I submit there is not.
Athletes trying to act are so innocent and eager to please. You can tell that performing on camera makes them far more nervous than competing in sports, and most of them are scared witless by the prospect of screwing it up.
Even better, athletes doing cameos tend to have less than vital roles—hence the cameo part. Most of their appearances are born when a producer friend asks if they wanted to be in [movie/TV show/project], and some writer is forced to shoehorn them into the preexisting script.
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A Christmas Tea
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This past year (2009) there was snow on the ground for our Christmas Tea which made it even more special. Since all the big kids were working and we couldn't get their schedules together, there was only one tea for the younger ones. In my travels this year, I found some new, cute ideas. One was to make reindeer out of bottles of Hank's Root Beer. Pipe cleaners, ribbon, a bell, google eyes and some glue is all it took.
The table is set for tea! Some of the items on the menu were Bugles stuffed with icing amd dipped in red and green sprinkles; Frosted grapes; Hot Diggity Dogs (slices of hotdog on a cracker with a drop of catsup and mustard and heated for about 5 minutes); pickles, of course!; cookie-shaped grilled cheese sandwiches (Grandpa ate the leftover scraps once these were cut out!); Red & Green Jello Parfaits with whipped cream and sprinkles and Maraschino Cherry Cookies and lots of different kinds of red and green candy.
The food was a hit this year and pretty much devoured. They especially liked the cut-out cheese sandwiches! I am always amazed at what strikes their fancy. And they looked forward to see which Christmas teapot is their for the morning.
|Root Beer Reindeer Bottles
|Root Beer Reindeer bottles are an easy-to-make favor or craft. (I found the idea on HappyBird's Crafting Haven) You can use brown root beer or even cola bottles. I used Hank's Root Beer and they were the perfect size. You will need a 4 or 6-pack of soda; brown pipe cleaners; red pom-poms for the nose (10mm); googly eyes (10 mm); bells and narrow ribbon. Take 2 brown pipe cleaners and twist one below the bottom part of the cap. Cut the other pipe cleaner in half and twist each half around the middle part of each stem. Bend the stems to look like reindeer antlers. (see my picture). Using a hot glue gun, glue the eyes and nose on the bottle. Cut a length of ribbon that will fit around the bottle with enough to tie it in the back. Then thread the ribbon through the bell (cut a sharp slant on one end of the ribbon so it fits through the bell more easily. Hang it around the neck of the bottle and put a drop of hot glue on the back to hold it securely in place.
|Cherry Roll-ups
Maraschino Cherry Cookies
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
Mix ingredients together for dough. Roll out and cut into strips 3-inches long and 1-inch wide. Lay cherry on dough and roll up and seal end (stem will be sticking out 1 end of dough and you will see the bottom of the cherry on the other end). Lay cookies on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Remove and cool. Once they are cool, the cookies will stand up and you can pick them up by the stem to pop one in your mouth. Pretty neat!
|Candy Cane Bark
|Heat white chocolate or white melts over hot water. Be careful, white chocolate burns easily. Stir in crush candy caneyou can use red and white or green and white whatever you preferor a combination of both. Pour it out on a baking sheet and smooth it so it is about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick. Let harden and break into pieces. Keeps well in air-tight container. Makes a great hostess gift, too.
|Christmas Tree Pops
|The idea for these pops came from www.Bakerell,com. You'll find lots of ideas there. For these, I made a red velvet cake and mixed it with creamy vanilla icing. After shaping them, by hand, put long lollipop sticks (available at craft stores) in them. Dip them in melted dark green chocolate and while they are still soft stick a star on the stop and cover them with sprinkles. To hold them upright, stick them in a piece of styrofoam. Once they are firm, you can wrap them individually in small plastic bags or stand them in a heavy glass. These would make cute gifts for kids to give their friends, too!
A Christmas Tea 2008
Read this great poem "A Cup of Christmas Tea" by Tom Hegg.
|Nataley's Gingerbread House
|In 2005 we did something new. We decorated and baked gingerbread cookies to take home. I had the dough made and cookies cut out and on baking sheets ahead of time. All the decorating sugar, jimmies and icing were on another tray (to catch some of the spills!) It turned out to be a treat for all of us -- even when Grandma dropped a tray of cookies on the floor!
This year's menu included Peanut Butter-Marshmallow Pinwheel Sandwiches, Scrambled Eggs cut in Christmas shapes with a cookie cutter, Hot Dog and Pickle in Tortilla, Molded Christmas Boot Jello, Pancake & Sausage Roll, Bugle Horns, and, of course, sugared grapes. The dessert this year was a Reindeer Cookie in a dish of ice cream. As you can tell, this menu was created for "picky" eaters. I used the the food I knew they would eat and worked around that. Gourmet it wasn't -- but there wasn't a crumb left over!
Christmas Tea Party Favor Ideas
|Party Favors
Another great idea for a take-home gift is to buy some inexpensive snowman mugs, and put a baggie of hot chocolate mix and mini marshmallows in it -- tied with a red ribbon. The next day when they drink their hot chocolate, the children can talk about the tea.
I also made snowmen out of marshmallows. Take a small pretzel stick and gently force it through two large marshmallows. Using vanilla icing, "glue" a flattened gumdrop on the top for a hat brim and another on top of that to finish it off. Take a tiny dab of icing on mini chocolate chips and stick to the front for eyes and nose. The scarf is a strip of fruit roll-ups. I cut it with scissors into long strips and then just looped it around the neck. The kids loved these -- ate a bunch of them with their tea!
|Candle Favors
|Napkin Holders
Make your tea or dinner extra special with festive napkin holders. These are fast and easy to make. No sewing or glueing is necessary. Just draw your pattern on the felt and cut it out. Simple and fast. Felt works the best because it has more body than cotton fabric. Using the picture as a diagram, cut 1 of each of the following: the long red piece is 9 inches long, the green "star" is 7 inches and the red star is 5 inches. (This is from point to point).
Cut a 3/4 inch slit in the center of the green and red star. Now put the green and red stars together -- lining up the slit. Take the ends of the long red strip and push them through the slit of the 2 stars. Repeat with the other end. Adjust the ends so they look like a flower and there is a nice- sized loop on the bottom side for a napkin. My felt pieces were also sprayed with a light glitter before they were cut.
|Christmas Tree favors
|Sleigh Favors
|Root Beer Reindeer Bottles
|Root Beer Reindeer bottles are an easy-to-make favor or craft. (I found the idea on HappyBird's Crafting Haven) You can use brown root beer or even cola bottles. I used Hank's Root Beer and they were the perfect size. You will need a 4 or 6-pack of soda; brown pipe cleaners; red pom-poms for the nose (10mm); googly eyes (10 mm); bells and narrow ribbon. Take 2 brown pipe cleaners and twist one below the bottom part of the cap. Cut the other pipe cleaner in half and twist each half around the middle part of each stem. Bend the stems to look like reindeer antlers. (see my picture). Using a hot glue gun, glue the eyes and nose on the bottle. Cut a length of ribbon that will fit around the bottle with enough to tie it in the back. Then thread the ribbon through the bell (cut a sharp slant on one end of the ribbon so it fits through the bell more easily. Hang it around the neck of the bottle and put a drop of hot glue on the back to hold it securely in place.
|Snacks & Such
|Pretzel Sticks
|Pretzel Sticks are another quick and easy to make snack or treat. You can also buy skinny plastic bags at craft stores that would fit over one or two of these. Tie them off with a red or green bow and you have a cute gift for a teacher, grandparent or neighbor. Take long pretzel rods and dip about one-half of the rod into melted white chocolate. Have different color Christmas sprinkles in bowls or on wax paper. After you dip the pretzels, hold them so some of the excess chocolate drips off and then roll them in your choice of sprinkles. They harden very fast and you can lay them on a piece of wax paper or foil while you finish the rest.
|Tasty Bites
Preheat oven to 425. Coat 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Unroll dough and cut into 12 (4x3-inch) rectangles. Divide ham and cheese between dough rectangles. Bring corners of dough together and pinch to seal. Place, smooth side up in muffin cups. Brush tops with egg. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden. Makes 12 servings.
|Hot Pizza Dip
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 c. pizza sauce
2 ounces pepperoni, chopped
2 Tbls. sliced black olives (opt.)
In small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, oregano, parsley and basil. Spread mixture in bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture. Spread the pizza sauce over all. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, then top with pepperoni and olive slices (2 Tbls. chopped green pepper can also be used as topping). Cover and microwave for 5 minutes. Serve hot. Makes 16 servings.
|Southwestern Black Bean Tortilla Bites
|30 to 35 triangular shaped (restaurant-style) tortilla chips
(unbroken pieces).
1 (15 oz.) can black beans or pinto beans, drained & rinsed
1/4 c. thick and chunky salsa
1 Tbls. chopped fresh cilantro
6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded cheese (Monterey Jack)
1/2 c. sour cream
Arrange tortilla chips in single layer on ungreased cookie sheets. In small bowl, combine beans, salsa and chopped cilantro; mix well. Place about 2 teaspoons bean mixture on center of each tortilla chip. Sprinkle cheese evenly over chips. Broil 4-6 inches from heat for 1 1/2 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish each with ? tsp. Sour cream. 30-35 appetizers or snacks
|Curried Chicken Snack Rolls
|1 1/4 c. finely chopped cooked chicken
2 Tbls. parsley flakes
2 Tbls. plus 1 cup of finely crushed herb-flavored croutons
1/4 tsp. curry powder
3 Tbls mayonnaise
1 can (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/4 c. melted margarine.
Heat oven to 375. Combine all the ingredients (using 2 Tbls. of crushed croutons) except crescent rolls. Separate dough into 4 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Press or roll each to form 10x5 rectangle. Spread 1/4 of the chicken mixture on each rectangle to within 1/2 inch of edges. Starting at longest side, roll up; pinch seams to seal. Cut each roll into 3 pieces. Dip each piece in melted margarine then in remaining 1 cup of crushed croutons. Place seam side down on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes or until deep golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 12 snacks. (If desired, use curried mayonnaise or mustard for dipping)
|Hot Diggety Dogs
|(These are as much fun as their name!)
20 saltine crackers
5 slices cheese, quartered
2 hot dogs
catsup, mustard & pickle relish
Place crackers on a lightly greased baking sheet. Top with cheese, catsup, mustard and/or relish. Cut each hot dog into 10 slices; place one slice on each cracker. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Yield 20 snacks.
|Bugle Horns
|Fill bugles with icing, using a small tip on a cake decorator (or put icing in a sandwich bag and cut a tiny piece off the corner and squeeze the icing through that). Make sure the bugle is filled completely. Then dip the open end into colored sugar. The sugar will stick to the icing in the end of the bugle. These can be made ahead of time and will keep well for several days. Do not refrigerate.
|Pancake Sausage Rolls
|Heat brown and serve sausages and drain well. Make small (3 - 4 inches across) pancakes. Put sausage on pancake, fold up both sides to meet in the middle and secure with a toothpick to hold it together. Serve with small individual dishes of syrup for dipping. Delicious!!!
|Christmas Tree Pancakes or French Toast with Sausage
How easy and fun these were. Make whatever your guests like. I made both! Make pancakes, removing them from the pan to a plate or flat tray where you can cut them in triangle shapes. For French Toast, just cut the bread in half.
Have the sausage already to serve. Layer 3 triangles over lapping one another and sprinkle with green sugar. Tuck 2 sausages underneath and voila! A Christmas tree.
|Pickle Recipes!
(Don't you just love this name?)
1 c. flour
1 c. yellow cornmeal
2 Tbls. your favorite barbecue rub
1/4 c. mustard
2 Tbls water or clear soda (Sprite, 7-Up)
Medium jar (8-12 oz.) dill pickle slices
Oil for frying
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees. Mix together the flour, cornmeal and season the mixture with the barbecue rub. Mix the mustard and water together. Dip the pickle slices in the mustard mixture and then in the flour-cornmeal mixture. Using tongs, slip pickle slices into the hot oil. Deep fry until the batter is browned. Pickles will float to the top when done. Remove them from the hot oil with tongs and drain on paper towels. Makes 6-8 servings.
|Fried Pickles
|Fried Pickles
Coat the pickle with flour and carefully drop in hot oil and french fry until the coating is brown. Remove the pickle from the oil with a slotted spoon and put on paper towels to drain. These are even good cold.
|Pickle Sandwiches
|Pickles (dill, kosher, sweet gherkins)
Slice of bread with the crust cut off
Spread bread with thin layer of cream cheese. Lay pickle on one side of it and roll it up like a jelly roll. Press the end of the bread to seal it. Take all your rolls and put them in the refrigerator, covered, for several hours. Just before you are ready to serve them, cut them across (like pinwheels) and arrange them on a plate. Stand back! They'll take them off the plate before it hits the table!
|Hot Dog & Pickle Tortilla Rolls
|Spread a 7- or 8-inch tortilla with thin layer of cream cheese. Cut a hot dog lengthwise into 4 strips. Cut dill pickle into strips and wipe any juice off with a paper towel. (It must be dry or it will not hold together). Lay strips of hot dog on the tortilla and roll it one time. Then add a strip of pickles and roll up entire tortilla -- pressing end to hold it together. Cut tortilla in 1-inch pieces to serve.
|Christmas Tea Desserts
|Chocolate Marshmallow Sticks
|Using a long thin skewer, push it through 2 marshmallows -- but not coming through the top one. Quickly dip the marshmallows in melted chocolate and then roll them is colored sprinkles. Lay on wax paper until the chocolate is firm.
|Marshmallow Pinwheel Sandwiches
Cut the crust off a piece of bread and spread with peanut butter and then marshmallow spread. Carefully roll into pinwheel shape, pressing end to hold it together. Slice into 3-4 slices, depending on how thick you want them.
|Reindeer Cookies
|Dip Nutter-Butter cookies in melted chocolate, covering entire cookie. Lay on waxed paper to cool and harden. While chocolate is still soft, press "eyes" near top in the appropriate place (I found these "eyes" in a cake decorating store). Take 2 pieces of broken pretzels, dip the one end in melted chocolate and stick it on the top of the cookie in the soft chocolate.
|Snowman Ice Cream Dessert
|Put a cookie sheet in the freezer to chill. Slightly soften vanilla ice cream. Scoop out about 1 cup (more or less) and shape into a ball with your hands -- working quickly. Place it on chilled tray. Make a second ball and put it on top of the first one. Use chocolate chips, for eyes and buttons, orange slice cut in nose shape for the nose and pretzel sticks for arms. Put in freezer to harden. When snowmen are hard, (about 30 minutes) cut strips of fruit roll-up about 6-8 inches long and wrap between 2 balls to make a scarf. In the meantime, take ice cream cones and with a serrated knife, cut cone in half where the cone gets narrow. Then put the longer narrow piece into the wider piece (this is to make the cone shorter). Melt chocolate chips over hot water and brush over cone, covering completely. Put on wax paper to dry. When ready to serve, remove snowmen from freezer and use a flat spatula to lift them off the tray. Put them on a serving plate and top with cone hat! (These can be made days ahead of time?wrapping well when they are frozen)
Christmas Tea 2004
|This year's menu included Peanut Butter-Marshmallow Pinwheel Sandwiches, Scrambled Eggs cut in Christmas shapes with a cookie cutter, Hot Dog and Pickle in Tortilla, Molded Christmas Boot Jello, Pancake & Sausage Roll, Bugle Horns, and, of course, sugared grapes. The dessert this year was a Reindeer Cookie in a dish of ice cream. As you can tell, this menu was created for "picky" eaters. I used the the food I knew they would eat and worked around that. Gourmet it wasn't -- but there wasn't a crumb left over!!


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Looking for a place to wet your whistle? Drop in for a cold one at a local Bemidji pub or sports bar. Saddle up to the bar or pull up a chair and nosh on nibblies while watching the game. Pubs and sports bars usually feature a full menu and TVs for watching major sports events. Be sure to read all about Bemidji's pubs and sports bars in the descriptions below along with maps and reviews.
Featuring an array of international cuisine, Green Mill Restaurant & Bar is a popular dining option for all ages. The restaurant features chicken wings, salads, pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, burgers, steak, fish, chicken, pastas and desserts. The bar features a large selection of beers, wines and spirits.
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Life can seem more thrilling than usual today when you allow yourself to fully realize the excitement you feel when contemplating your goals. Enthusiasm can be a powerful motivator, so you may find that you are more apt to immerse yourself wholeheartedly in your goal-related endeavors once you are articulating your passion. The ecstasy of success can also drive you to apply your aptitudes to more ambitious aims. You will likely feel highly optimistic about your prospects and chances of realizing your endeavors, as you think positively about the individual short- and long-term goals you wish to achieve. Consequently, today may be the day you embark upon a new path that is representative of the strength of your commitment.
The enthusiasm we feel each time we embark upon new journeys of self-discovery can serve as a sturdy shield that protects us from dismay and disillusionment when our plans go awry. Even when we have done our best to prepare for any contingency, there will always be elements of the goal-realization process that surprise us. When we are enthused about the path unwinding before us and eager to make use of our skills, we perceive these unexpected challenges as opportunities to prove ourselves. Our upbeat outlook on success helps us accept that changes are a natural part of any journey and, more importantly, to believe that we can overcome any test, provided we are adaptable. Since you feel a sincere passion for the path you have chosen to pursue today, you can be sure your optimism will never waver.
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The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honouring a student at the Education Excellence Day ceremony 2013-2014 held at the Doha Sheraton yesterday. The ceremony was also attended by the Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Education Council, H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani.
DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday honoured academic achievers for outstanding performance, at the annual Education Excellence Day at the Doha Sheraton.
The awards aim at encouraging innovation and developing a culture of excellence in education.
The Prime Minister, Interior Minister and Chairman of Supreme Education Council (SEC) H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Mohammed Abdul Wahed Ali Al Hammadi and other dignitaries were present at Education Excellence Day 2013-2014 held under the Emir's patronage.
The awards are presented annually to honour distinguished students and teachers. They also encourage educational institutions to improve performance and promote scientific research.
The Emir also met students and congratulated on their achievements in the field of science and education.
He encouraged them to keep working hard and continue their contribution to the country's development.
The Emir stressed Qatar's commitment to develop educational infrastructure, highlighted the importance of Arabic language in education since it is a main component of the Qatari culture and identity.
Students expressed gratitude to the Emir for patronising the event and promised to continue to work for Qatar's development.
Speaking on the occasion, Al Hammadi said the awards ceremony has become a special occasion and the day reflects the leadership's commitment to support youth and help them reach their goals.
He praised the Emir's support to SEC and directives of H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Vice-Chair of the SEC Board of Directors, and said the council developed the educational system over the past years. "It has been the practice to meet annually to celebrate Education Excellence Day, which has become a milestone in our educational journey, a clear indication of our leadership's keen interest to prepare, qualify, build the capacity and encourage the people and honour the achievers, with the belief that Qatar's true wealth is its human wealth."
The Minister said the annual event is considered the highest academic honouring ceremony for outstanding individuals and educational institutions.
It has had a huge impact on promoting a culture of excellence and innovation in the educational community by adopting international standards of excellence and implementation of quality programmes. The Peninsula