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Unless state Rep. Garth Everett's math is off, the 2014-15 state budget talks are starting out with a $1 billion deficit to resolve.
Everett, a Muncy Republican who represents much of the region, is on the state House Appropriations Committee, so we doubt his math is inaccurate.
It's a simple equation.
The state is getting $650 million less from the federal government in Medicaid reimbursements and may get about $230 million less in tobacco settlement funds.
You add the unfavorable math to the realities of a gubernatorial election year and this has the look of a tough few months of budget negotiations for Gov. Tom Corbett.
The budget headache reaches migraine proportions when you factor in a badly underfunded pension system that must be reformed but keeps hitting political roadblocks.
And there's nothing significant in the way of increased revenues to make up for those losses.
Of course, it doesn't have to be that way.
Even a modestly executed move to privatize the state liquor system would raise enough money to significantly reduce the budget whole Everett is predicting. But political forces keep getting in the way of liquor privatization. Somehow, 48 other states have been able to privatize their liquor systems without their commonwealths vaporizing.
Unless our state Legislature begins performing in the next few month with apolitical vision, it's easy to see what will happen.
The state will meet its must-do budgetary obligations to solve its budget woes.
But the needs that are met through a variety of human services programs throughout the state will be jeopardized.
And that's a shame, because it doesn't have to be that way.
When elected leaders defend their special interest friends and block overdue proposals such as liquor privatization that could raise needed revenue, they never talk about who really gets hurt by such obstruction.
So don't be fooled this budget season when some in the Legislature talk about the budget logjam and how real Pennsylvanians are getting hurt.
In many cases, they could do something about it and won't due to selfish political agendas. That has to end like yesterday.


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This is a recording from an MSDN Live Meeting broadcast from the Microsoft Belgium office on December 6, 2011.
With Silverlight 4 out for over a year now, some amazing applications have been built with it. It's time to take a look at the next version, which was released mid December 2011. In this session, Silverlight MVP Gill Cleeren will take you on a tour of the new features in the platform, including improved data binding, 3D support, better network support, new text features and of course added features to the tooling. Be prepared to see what you'll be using with Silverlight 5!
Gill Cleeren is Microsoft Regional Director (www.theregion.com), Silverlight MVP (former ASP.NET MVP) and Telerik MVP. He lives in Belgium where he works as .NET architect at Ordina (http://www.ordina.be/). Passionate about .NET, he's always playing with the newest bits. In his role as Regional Director, Gill has given many sessions, webcasts and trainings on new as well as existing technologies, such as Silverlight, ASP.NET and WPF at conferences including TechEd Berlin 2010, TechDays Belgium – Switzerland - Sweden, DevDays NL, NDC Oslo Norway, SQL Server Saturday Switserland, Spring Conference UK, Silverlight Roadshow in Sweden, Telerik RoadShow UK... He's also the author of many articles in various developer magazines and for SilverlightShow.net and he organizes the yearly Community Day event in Belgium. He also leads Visug (www.visug.be), the largest .NET user group in Belgium. Gill recently published his first book: "Silverlight 4 Data and Services Cookbook" (Packt Publishing) and is currently working on a new book on Silverlight 5. You can find his blog at www.snowball.be.
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Due late 2011? Posted 3 hours ago? Shoot the proofreader?
Great talk anyways .. thanks.
@Ian2: I've changed the abstract, as we have indeed released Silverlight 5 earlier this week.
Just too good! Next web based project will see S5 implementation
Are the code samples in the presentation available for download?
Gill has posted his demos on his blog: http://www.snowball.be/2011/12/18/Slides+And+Demos+Of+My+MSDN+Webinar+On+Silverlight+5.aspx
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by Calvin Trillin
"I've always thought that when a family travels abroad its members settle into some identifiable roles," notes the author who determines that his ID would read something like "He looks for things to eat." Indeed, that could well be the subtitle of this book, which follows Trillin in his gustatory quest, sometimes alone, sometimes in the company of his wife, Alice, and their two daughters.
A trip to France has a detour down the Champs-Élysées to ferret out the best fast-food hamburger. Trillin's fantasy is that the French, with their fondness for filling out forms in triplicate, will respond to an order of a Whopper, shake and fries with a demand for "Granmuzzer's maiden name."
In Italy, Alice embarks on a search-and-seizure mission for the best gelati. Meanwhile, Trillin has replaced his Guide Michelin with I Ristoranti di Veronelli. Because Trillin doesn't speak Italian, this presents some difficulties. It takes him days to realize that "parcheggio" is not a cheese but a parking lot.
In Barbados, Trillin imagines what life in the Caribbean might be like with an Italian West Indies: a lush vacation spot green with garlic plants known as Santo Prosciutto. Funny as Trillin is—"Well, this was educational," he notes after a mortification-of-the-flesh meal in Barbados—there is a frustrating sameness to the pieces in this collection. It is perhaps best savored by those who share his passion for the pleasures of the table. For others, Travels with Alice will be rather disappointing fare. (Ticknor & Fields, $18.95)
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All these threads about music we never want to hear again but what do you actually want people to skate to then???
All these threads about music we never want to hear again but what do you actually want people to skate to then???
my dream programs:
SP/SD: Lindsey Stirling's Zelda medley (would have to be edited): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3KUyPKbR7Q
LP/FD: Passacaille d'Armide by Jean-Baptiste Lully: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzCXBI57Kyo
Someone should skate to music from "The King's Speech" - lovely soundtrack!
I wouldn't mind someone skating to some of the instrumental music from "Brave." One of the juvenile (or intermediate pairs) @ US Nationals did. I'm a sucker for Celtic music!
Rush is also magnificent (Hans Zimmer wins again!). I've been dying to see a guy do "Top Gun". (Max?) Apollo 13 is also a mega soundtrack and could actually cut very well into a "story" style program. And in spite of the fact that "Let It Go" is probably going to be the most overused song of the next season, Frozen is actually chock-full of gorgeous music.
Several people, including me, put a bunch of "should skate to this" programs on the "music I'm sick of" thread. When I get a chance, I'll mention some of them here. Always a fun topic to contemplate. The choreographers should consult us! We get some pretty good ideas.
I would love to see someone skating on The shawshank redemption soundtrack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYGald0tFro
Offenbach's "Tales of Hoffman" (& not "Barcarolle"); Gounad's "Faust": old operettas: "The Student Prince", "the Vagabond King", " The Desert Song" etc.
I wonder whether something from Richard Strauss's opera Der Rosenkavalier would be doable. Lots of waltz rhythms, and of course those lush melodies. One wouldn't have to use any of the vocal sections, because most of them are in orchestral form in the overture and in other spots in the opera.
Also, Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel has some wonderful music, ranging from jaunty folk-based rhythms to the stirring Dream Pantomime. The overture contains many of the themes.
I loved it when Tanya S. of Germany used Speed for her 97/98 lp. Listening to quite a bit of Vanessa-Mae Today. There is a whole slew of music on her "Violin Player album" Some that has been used, others that have not.
Love Mars Lasar's Mount Olympus that has not been utilized since 97/98 S&Z
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I shall be going over and checking many program music from the of 1998-2002 period
Broken Arrow Soundtrack Yagudin 99-2000
Henry V/ Non Merci Goebel 2000-2001 season
Beatrix Potter Hartsell/Hartsell 2001-2002
Mr. Hollands Opus/ Vanessa Mae WARM AIR Andres Vlaschenko 97-98
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Smooth Criminal.
Jane Olivor's singing. Some of you may say "who's that?" but if you've seen Peggy Fleming or Dorothy Hamill skate to "Some Enchanted Evening" you've heard Jane Olivor sing. She's also Johnny Mathis's duet partner in the song "The Last Time I Felt Like This" from the movie Same Time, Next Year. She has a contralto voice that is beyond. this. world.
Check her out on utube if you get a chance, and look for her versions of Isn't It Romantic?, The Water Is Wide, Ave Maria, La Goualante Pauvre Jean, Colors of the Wind, Annie's Song, Vincent, there's a lot there. She's even covered Race To The End, which is the theme from Chariots of Fire, ironically enough a movie about the Olympics.
I'd also love to see someone skate to selections from Patrick Doyle's Sense and Sensibility soundtrack.
Movies directed by Barbra Streisand have great soundtracks--Prince of Tides, The Mirror Has Two Faces.
70'S pop/rock instrumentals!!!
A little older
And for something completely different I can't find it on youtube, but the b-side of this was an instrumental version. Epic.
I would love to see more Romantic Era works other than the usual being chosen. Brahms would be lovely or Schumann or Mussorgsky, maybe one of Mahler's other symphonies or Dvorak would be fantastic.


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To the untrained eye, Dodge's 2011 Journey may not look very different from the version that hit roads in 2008. Don't let that fool you.
The changes that Dodge has made for 2011 (inside and out) transform the Journey from a forgettable crossover into a worthy competitor.
The Journey distinguishes itself easily among competitors with a quiet cabin and smooth ride that rival entry-level luxury cars.
Trim levels start with the Express and move up to the Mainstreet, Crew and top Lux trim level. (Don't be alarmed; the trim names don't make sense to us, either.) An R/T trim will be available later but few details have been announced at the time of this publishing. I tested a front-wheel-drive Mainstreet Journey. Engine options include a four- and six-cylinder, though only the Express is available with the four-cylinder. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional.
The Journey fits somewhere between the compact and midsize crossover SUV segments — it's larger than a Honda CR-V but smaller than a Toyota Highlander. Competitors include the Kia Sorento, Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota RAV4, which, like the Journey, have standard seating for five and optional third rows that increase capacity to seven. Compare the 2010 and 2011 Dodge Journeys here.
On the Inside
The Journey's interior has been thoroughly redesigned for 2011. After seeing the new version, you'd be hard-pressed to recognize the 2010 version. Just about everything has been restyled and upholstered with soft-to-the-touch materials. The new interior has a much higher-quality feeling than the old, with significantly improved fit and finish.
The plush interior is enhanced by the ultra-comfortable front seats. I drove the 2011 Journey on a West Coast excursion from Los Angeles up to Napa Valley and back to San Francisco, for a grand total of 644 miles.
Comfort is crucial when you're driving long distances, and even after eight-hour stints behind the wheel I could have continued driving, thanks to the supportive seat bolstering, cushy backing and cushioned armrests that kept my elbows comfortable.
Helping make the Journey a road-trip hero is its quiet interior. Dodge added sound-deadening material to improve resistance to noise, vibration and harshness, and it works. Road and wind noise are at levels I'd expect in a luxury car, not in an SUV that starts at $22,245.
The Journey's optional backup camera is well worth the money. Our tester didn't have one, and its belt line and small rear window don't offer much rear visibility. I had to ask passengers to get out and spot me while parking, because I didn't have a clue how close I was to filing an insurance claim. A backup camera can be optioned but requires the Safe and Sound Group for $1,395 plus Popular Equipment Group for $1,295 on the Mainstreet trim I tested. The camera's image is displayed on the 8.4-inch screen that comes with the Safe and Sound package. A backup camera is standard on the most expensive Lux model but not available on the base Express.
The Journey's interior may be a home run, but the exterior seems a little outdated, despite getting a few tweaks for 2011. Not helping were the refrigerator white paint and uninteresting five-spoke wheels. The outside doesn't scream "look at me" or have any feeling of uniqueness. It was easy to glance past the Journey in parking lots.
Early production models will look like the one I drove, but most later models will come with different front and rear styling that help give the Journey a more aggressive look. A Dodge representative says all models except the Express will have this styling starting in late February. It offers a more interesting look, with a gaping lower front bumper and matching rear bumper, but even then I don't think it musters the same excitement as do crossovers such as Kia's Sorento and Sportage.
Yes, styling is subjective, but it's not unheard of for someone to dismiss a car that I'm trying to recommend because they don't like the way it looks. The Ford Flex and Infiniti QX56 are both highly recommendable, but friends, family and colleagues are often instantly put off by their polarizing looks.
UConnect Touch = UShould Try
If you have a massive music library on your MP3 player or if you just like having something flashy to show off, the optional 8.4-inch touch-screen and Alpine stereo package are worth a look. Called UConnect Touch 8.4, the $995 option is a drastic departure from the small screen and weak MP3 integration offered in the old Journey.
Controlling my 80-gigabyte iPod Classic in the Journey was almost as intuitive as using the iPod itself. Even better than my iPod was the massive 8.4-inch screen that displays album covers, title listings, composers and any other available info all at once. The touch-screen responds quickly, but it doesn't include navigation or a backup camera in the package I tested; navigation is available in other UConnect systems, however. Also, the screen isn't hidden or shrouded very well, so on a bright day it can be hard to see.
Ride & Handling
Driving the Journey up scenic U.S. Highway 1 from Los Angeles to Monterey, Calif., provided plenty of winding roads and exhilarating elevation changes. Changes to the suspension and steering for 2011 make the Journey's ride surprisingly competent on these roads. It's not a dedicated canyon-carver, but for a crossover/SUV aimed at families, the Journey resists body roll well and somehow isn't horribly boring to drive.
During casual highway and city driving, the Journey feels planted and taut, with no signs of rattles or thumps over harsh roads. The steering doesn't require much effort, yet manages to feel crisp and connected to the front wheels. Driving the Journey on the highway all day was a pleasure because of its soft and quiet ride. Few SUVs in this price range can match that.
Under the Hood
The Journey's V-6 is a potent power plant, and in the right situations it makes the Journey feel downright quick. It's Chrysler's new 283-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6, and it goes in all Journey trims except the base Express, which uses a 173-hp four-cylinder engine.
The V-6 seems to make most of its power above 3,800 rpm, where a surge of acceleration comes on strong. Anytime I was out of that range, or the transmission decided it didn't want to downshift, the car felt sluggish. That could, however, be due to the fact that I was driving a pre-production model with preliminary transmission programming. If you're out on a test drive, definitely pay attention to see if it's an issue.
Official EPA ratings for the front-wheel-drive V-6 are 17/25 mpg city/highway, 20 mpg combined. I averaged 20.01 mpg over 644 miles, including many miles on Highway 1 mountainsides as well as navigating up and down San Francisco's hilly streets.
The Journey's V-6 handled steep roads easily, only requiring a light touch of the accelerator to climb hills. For seemingly not having a whole bunch of power at lower engine rpm, the Journey's performance in that setting was flawless.
The V-6 doesn't suffer a huge mileage penalty versus the four-cylinder, which is rated 19/25 mpg, but neither engine's ratings are particularly impressive. The RAV4 V-6 is rated slightly higher, at 19/27 mpg with front-wheel drive, and the V-6 Kia Sorento with front-wheel drive manages 20/26 mpg.
Safety & Reliability
The 2011 Journey earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick designation. It scored the highest rating, Good, in front, side, rear and roof-strength tests and comes with a standard electronic stability system.
As of publication, the Journey has not been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration using that agency's new crash-test procedure. A full list of standard safety features can be found here.
The Journey hasn't been known for its stellar reliability ratings. When it debuted as a 2009 model, Consumer Reports' reader surveys rated it Much Worse than Average, their lowest rating. The 2010 improved on that, with an Average score. There won't be any reliability data from CR on the 2011 until it's in owners' hands, but it expects reliability of new models to be 84 percent below average.
See the Journey's warranty terms here.
Journey in the Market
There's no questioning the 2011 Journey is a significant improvement over the previous model, and that in many ways it's now ready to compete with the segment's best. The biggest hurdle left is its bland exterior — which is somewhat misleading, given that what's inside has the quietness and quality not commonly found among competitors in this price range.
As much as I wish people were willing to look past boring or ugly cars that are great on the inside, looks are a first impression that isn't easily overcome.
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WELLSBORO - The log home of Jacob and Barb West, 278 Cobble Hill Road, Delmar Township, was completely destroyed by fire Sunday.
The remote home, about 10 to 12 miles from Wellsboro, had been burning for some time before it was called in by a resident in the area, according to Wellsboro fire chief Bobby McCarthy.
No one was home at the time of the fire, he added.
Because the home was so completely destroyed, McCarthy said they were unable to determine a cause or even where the fire may have started.
"It would be tough to make the determination of what happened. It had a large head start on us. I was the first one on scene and it was very close to the roof collapsing so it had definitely been going for awhile," he added, noting that smoke could be seen from the borough as he drove to the scene.
There was no nearby water source, so McCarthy said firefighters had to run 2,000 feet of hose to a pond about a mile and a half away and then had tankers shuttle water.
About 40 firefighters from Morris, Mansfield, Middlebury, Liberty and Chatham responded to the 4 p.m. dispatch, McCarthy said.
The couple, both school teachers in the Wellsboro district, has four young children, and they lost "everything but the clothes on their backs," he added.
In addition to the house and all its contents, McCarthy said a large fifth wheel camper parked next to the house also was destroyed.
A pickup truck, another camper and a motorcycle were moved by neighbors, McCarthy said.
The family is staying with relatives and no injuries were reported.
"We got the fire out and left the scene about 8 p.m. but were back 3 times for flare ups," McCarthy said.


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Binge drinking is bad for your bones
If a wicked hangover isn't enough to convince you that binge drinking blows, then how about this: a Loyola University study found that Alcohol disturbs genes necessary for maintaining healthy bones.
Researchers injected poor unsuspecting mice with alcohol equivalent to three days worth of binge drinking or to chronic alcohol abuse for four weeks. They found that alcohol affected the amounts of RNA associated with these genes. (RNA serves as the template for making proteins, the building blocks of bones and other tissue.) According to bone biologist John Callaci, "the expressions of certain genes important for maintaining bone integrity are disturbed by alcohol exposure."
Let's not forget the added risk of falling on your ass and breaking a femur. If you must binge drink, please mind your step.
Runners burn more calories, even at rest
Runners in the audience: rejoice. All that truckin' pays off, even while vegetating on the couch. From the New Scientist:
Endurance sports such as long-distance running are known to increase the number of mitochondria, the tiny engines inside cells that convert sugars and fats into ATP molecules, the cell's energy carriers. This boosts the capacity of muscles to consume oxygen and work at higher power during exercise.
Now [researchers] at Yale University say that the mitochondria in the muscles of men who run at least 4 hours a week consume 54 per cent more fuel at rest than those of men who don't run. Yet the amount of ATP produced by the two sets of men was the same, indicating that when at rest the extra fuel was being "wasted", and turned into heat.
Western diet increases heart attack risk all over the world
A recent study of dietary patterns published in Circulation, the Journal of the American Heart Association, shows that the typical Western diet — fried foods, salty snacks and meat — accounts for about 30 percent of heart attack risk across the world.
Researchers identified three dietary patterns in the world:
- Oriental: higher intake of tofu, soy and other sauces;
- Prudent: higher intake of fruits and vegetables; and
- Western: higher intake of fried foods, salty snacks, eggs and meat.
After adjusting for known risk factors, researchers found:
- People who consumed the Prudent diet of more fruits and vegetables had a 30 percent lower risk of heart attack compared to people who ate little or no fruits and vegetables.
- People who consumed the Western diet had a 35 percent greater risk of having a heart attack compared to people who consumed little or no fried foods and meat.
- The Oriental pattern showed no relationship with heart attack risk.
If prudent is perfect, then I'm very happy about my recent grocery shop (shown right).
Old people need freeweights, too
A Manchester Metropolitan University study has found that taking carbohydrate and protein supplements just before and just after low-resistance exercise could boost muscle performance and slow muscle wastage in people over retirement age.
Douglas Robb of Healthhabits says:
This will not come as a surprise to many of you fitness junkies out there. Pre and post workout nutrition has been recommended for enhancing performance and recuperation for years.
But the fact that this concept is being applied to our aging population is significant. With the leading edge of the Baby Boomer generation entering their senior years, maintaining health and fitness is about to become a major demographic concern.
Cure for depression: "existential well-being"
Those who worship a higher power often do so in different ways. Whether they are active in their religious community, or prefer to simply pray or meditate, new research out of Temple University suggests that a person's "religiosity" can offer insight into their risk for depression.
Lead researcher Joanna Maselko characterized the religiosity of participants in terms of three domains: religious service attendance, or being involved with a church; religious well-being, or the quality of a person's relationship with a higher power; and existential well-being, or a person's sense of meaning and their purpose in life.
Researchers found that those who attended religious services were 30 percent less likely to have had depression in their lifetime, and those who had high levels of existential well-being were 70 percent less likely to have had depression than those who had low levels of existential well-being.
"People with high levels of existential well-being tend to have a good base, which makes them very centered emotionally," said Maselko. "People who don't have those things are at greater risk for depression, and those same people might also turn to religion to cope."
Let's just hope doctors don't start prescribing religion as a cure for depression. Time to hire the existential detectives…


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NEW YORK -- The Yankees have not yet heard the feedback on Chien-Ming Wang's injured right shoulder from orthopedist James Andrews.
But Wang is not optimistic. He said he could be making a trip to meet with Andrews in person on Monday. If surgery is required, Wang's season would be over.
"I don't really have a best-case scenario," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "I thought the best-case scenario would be that he would pitch Sept. 1. I'm not sure if that's possible now with the little setback."
Wang began feeling tenderness in his right biceps when playing catch on Monday. He met with Mets doctor David Altchek on Wednesday and Altchek will also confer with Andrews.
"The motion does not feel right," Wang said.
Wang said the injury feels different than the right shoulder strain that forced him to the 15-day disabled list on July 6.
He is still holding out hope, but this is another setback in what has been a lost season for Wang to date.
"It's a long, frustrating year," he said.
Girardi said he has to operate under the notion that Wang will not be available for the rest of the season. And he sympathizes with his pitcher.
"He's down, I'm sure," Girardi said. "What he's been through the last 13 months is not easy to go through. When I look at him, he has a smile on his face. But inside, I'm sure this has not been enjoyable for him."


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Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren conceded that Chris Pronger's concussion is career-threatening, but he also left the door open, ever so slightly, to the possibility that the star defenseman could return for the playoffs.
On Thursday, Holmgren announced that the Flyers captain would miss the rest of the season and the playoffs because of severe post-concussion syndrome.
Asked hypothetically on Friday what would happen if Pronger was feeling better as the playoffs arrived, Holmgren said: "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. I think right now, Chris is not an option. If he gets better somewhere over the next month [or] months, we'll address that when we get there."


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Attitudes can get heated in Randall County's North Annex in Canyon some days, but officials who work there say they seldom feel threatened.
Security isn't something they think about a lot.
Aside from an assigned bailiff and "panic alarm" buttons in judges' quarters, the annex is without metal detectors or other security technology to guard county employees.
Regardless, workers say they feel safe.
"There's been a few times that we've had to ask for help with an unruly customer, but it's very seldom," said tax assessor/collector Sharon Hollingsworth. "Most of our customers understand that there are times when we can't help them, because there's a certain document they need and they don't have.
"The majority of the time the citizens of the county are very, very nice to work with."
That small-town atmosphere keeps the sheriff's office feeling pretty secure about the annex as well.
"Deputies are in and out of there all the time," said sheriff's office spokesman Danny Alexander. "We've had some instances where we've had some irate people in there and stuff like that, but, we've never had a major instance in there."
But, Alexander is quick to add, there could be more security, if the need called for it.
"If it were an ongoing problem where employees were in jeopardy, we would probably place somebody down there," Alexander said. "It hasn't been an issue yet. And we hope it stays that way."
Randall County Justice of the Peace Jerry Bigham said he has a constable in court with him when he has truancy court or a jury trial.
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Bigham said a test of his chambers' panic button brought the authorities very quickly.
"They were here within - it seemed like seconds," Bigham said. "It's real good security."
Randall County Judge Ernie Houdashell said he doubts any business going on at the annex would even cause a problem.
"It's a non-issue and I don't worry about it," he said. "We're fine and security's not even an issue to me."
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The Autumn of 2012 sees the 15th year of the group from its start at Ruskin College, Oxford in 1998. This is the second year of meeting at the Bishopsgate Institute in London at
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In the coming year we have six sessions encompassing the Great Diary Project – now at the Bishopsgate – and as discussed on BBC radio 4 earlier this summer; a new exhibition on the life of Florence Hancock in Wiltshire; a new book on anti-fascism by an insider in the movement; the role of labour history museums today; people's histories of the former inhabitants of their houses and a new public history collection.
Six sessions:November 10, January 12, February 9,March 9, April 20, May 18
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
SOTD: None, and The Magic Of Backdating
Tuesday, I didn't wear a scent, and I didn't post about not wearing a scent. Shocking.
Which raises a question: Am I sometimes not wearing a scent because the day feels too busy to write about it?
That would be silly.
I'll have to think it over.
Meanwhile, have a sleepy kitty. I've been saving him for just such an occasion.
Image: By Klarissee. Wikimedia Commons.
Posted by Martha at 11:59 PM
Labels: Cat Picture, None, Perfume, SOTD
2 comments:
- La Bonne Vivante said...
Adorable kitten. SO...Sleepy... :-) WE forgive you for not posting. Busy is busy, I say!
- June 2, 2010 at 2:22 PM
- ChickenFreak said...
Hey, LBV! Yes, poor kitty looks so desperately tired!
Busy is busy, but I really must _wear_ perfume anyway.
- June 2, 2010 at 9:58 PM
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Funding Canceled
Funding for this project was canceled by the project creator on June 6, 2013.
"Shadow of the Eternals" is an action/adventure game with horror elements from the creators of Eternal Darkness.
Funding for this project was canceled by the project creator on June 6, 2013.
Since we announced this Kickstarter campaign we have seen more support from our community than we had ever hoped for. Along with this support has come a host of a new exciting opportunities that will make the game better than we envisioned. As a result, we have chosen to temporarily take down the Shadow of the Eternals crowdfunding campaigns on both Kickstarter and our own website on Thursday, June 6.
This doesn't mean we are going away -- far from it. We'll be re-launching the Kickstarter in just a few short weeks with a reveal of these exciting new developments.
As we're closing the current Kickstarter campaign not a single dime from this campaign will be removed from supporters' accounts and everyone from our website's crowdfunding campaign will receive full refunds via PayPal. As we re-tool our campaign and continue development, the forums on our site will remain open and active and any interested fans can still join the 'Order of the Unseen' to see our progress and join in the fun of creating content for the game themselves.
We want to thank everyone who has participated, volunteered, and spoken up to support us. You are our community and we value you more than you know. Stay tuned and we'll be back soon!
-- Paul Caporicci + Precursor team
Shadow of the Eternals is a unique experience created in a new way, allowing you – the gamer – to participate in helping design the game that you want to play.
'I was (and am) a huge fan of Eternal Darkness, and I'm quite excited to hear that a spiritual successor is in the works from folks who worked on the original game!'
- Dr. Ray Muzyka, - Founder of Bioware
When Detective Paul Becker is called to one of the bloodiest gang massacres in Louisiana state history, only two survivors remain from a brutal conflict between two rival cults. As Becker begins his interrogations of the suspects, their combined recollections will uncover the truth about the 'Eternals'.
Shadow of the Eternals is a psychological horror game made by the creators of Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Reqiuem, a spiritual successor to the cult classic. Featuring an ensemble cast of heroes and villains, Shadow of the Eternals will span over 2500 years of history throughout Egypt, England, Hungary, and the United States. Players will question the perception of reality as they try to balance the mechanics of combat, magick, and sanity events to progress through the adventure.
Shadow of the Eternals will take players on a memorable journey throughout time; weaving historical fact with disturbing fiction to create an experience unlike any other.
The premiere episode of Shadow of the Eternals begins when detective Paul Becker is called to one of the bloodiest massacres in Louisiana state history at Pleasant View Hospital. The massacre is survived by two individuals who seemingly have no recollection about who they are or what has transpired - one a suave, clean-cut business man, and the other hardened, rogue-like biker. Both men have seemingly lost all memory of who they are - yet they are compelled to kill each other.
Becker's interrogation of the suspects brings us to Hungary 1610 AD at Csejthe Castle – home to the noblewoman Erzsébet Báthory. Báthory is also a notorious serial killer; torturing and killing as many as 400 young women in her obsessive quest to retain her youth. You play the role of Báthory's handmaiden and lover Klára, who is blackmailed by the authorities into gathering information about a missing nobleman's daughter.
Events are soon set in motion that will change Klára's life forever.
Episode Highlights:
Tyrannus and Hogga
Xerxes and Rodrigo
In Shadow of the Eternals, you play as several characters throughout 2500 years of human history. Throughout Season 1, you play as Paul Becker, a Louisiana police detective. In Episode One, you also play as Klára Rusznyák, a handmaiden to the noblewoman Erzsébet Báthory.
Paul Becker
Confronting the violent chaos surrounding the bloodiest massacre in Louisiana state history, Detective Paul Becker is faced with a bizarre mystery that threatens far more than the peace of Pleasant Hill, and casts him headlong into the darkest abysses of his own psyche. The shadows emerging from the carnage only force more questions, particularly about himself and the loss of his wife.
Klára Rusznyák
Klára is a young girl escaping a brutally transient life as a gypsy, torn between the enticing arms of her lover and mistress, Erzsébet Báthory - and an executioner's axe. Blackmailed by the authorities, Klára attempts to uncover the fate of a missing nobleman's daughter within Csejthe Castle, and offer up the Countess' secrets in order to end her nightmarish reign.
Erzsébet Báthory, The Blood Countess
Driven by her obsession with everlasting youth and beauty, mass murderer and noblewoman Countess Erzsébet. Báthory has sacrificed over 400 young women to further her knowledge of the occult. But her despicable acts have been pushed aside for a new obsession – her growing love for the handmaiden Klára.
John Doe
In the aftermath of the gang massacre, this hardened biker finds his hands wrapped around the throat of a man in a suit, hell-bent on killing him. Questioned by the police, he discovers that his only memory is a fractured recollection of history, twisted into a macabre fantasy. With this being the only fragment of truth he knows, he believes that his best course of action is to not cooperate at all.
John Smith
Confused by the chaotic world suddenly surrounding him, this well-dressed man has no memory of the events that allowed him to survive the massacre at Pleasant View Hospital. Knowing nothing but a series of eclectic historical anecdotes with no apparent relevance, he is reluctant to divulge anything before the truth eventually surfaces.
Theodoric, The Courier
As a courier, Theodoric's mission takes him on a search for the Emperor of the New Holy Roman Empire, Charlemagne. His journey brings him to a chapel, where pious thoughts are far from anyone's minds.
Our story is based around events taking place in four parts of the world. Each location has its own story theme, explaining one aspect of Becker's "hub" story. This story is further broken down into three acts – introduction, development and resolution, which are themselves complete stories – and playable levels, with the action in each setting the stage for a later story.
More details can be found at this post.
Historical fact woven with disturbing fiction
The lore of Shadow of the Eternals will be coupled with content that is historically accurate, in that either it did happen during the corresponding time period, or it is reasonable that it could have happened.
Question the perception of reality
Sanity Events will be a vehicle for the game to achieve exploration, storytelling, investigation, and puzzle-solving that will help develop adventure elements.
Episodic Adventure
Shadow of the Eternals will cover 2500 years of human history in a variety of locations across the globe. Each episode will highlight one of these locations and a unique story featuring characters that are part of a larger ensemble cast. Players will piece together how each character's fate is intertwined with one another as more episodes are released.
Precursor Games will be focusing on Windows PC and Wii U platforms. Pledges will be able to choose a specific platform closer to launch. Other platforms may be added in the future if desired by the community and the right funding goals are met.
Shadow of the Eternals will be an episodic series, and our goal is 1.35 million dollars. This includes production on the Pilot Episode, game engine costs and core system development. Future episodes of Shadow of the Eternals will be significantly cheaper and faster to produce, and we look forward to announcing more episodes based on the success of our campaign.
Additional money raised beyond this will also contribute to things such as in-game perks, additional gaming platforms, and other surprises. The more money that we raise, the more we will deliver based on what our fans want.
A donation for the tiers that include multiple episodes is your investment on our ability to produce more episodes, and we appreciate your trust and support.
We plan to release Episode 1 of Shadow of the Eternals Q3 2014, with subsequent episodes to quickly follow.
Upon pledging, you will be granted a Forum Ribbon with access to our Official Development Forums, and a place within the "Order of the Unseen," where you can begin sharing your ideas about all aspects of Shadow of the Eternals, helping create an experience that you – the gamer – want to play. Your participation in the forums will be rewarded with having your name included in the game credits, merchandise, and much more!
When you pledge, you will receive an email from Kickstarter titled 'Thanks for becoming a backer of Shadow of the Eternals by Precursor Games'.
Forward the above email to firstname.lastname@example.com, then head over to http://www.precursorgames.com/forums and sign up using the same email address that you use for Kickstarter. Within 10 minutes, you should have access to the Order of the Unseen and a badge indicating you've backed the project on Kickstarter!
If you run into an issue, simply email firstname.lastname@example.com and we will be happy to help!
The primary reason to crowdfund Shadow of the Eternals is because it allows us to work directly with our fans, and gain valuable feedback in developing the project. We can develop a rapport with our audience that would otherwise be difficult in a traditional setting.
Secondly, the games industry is currently in a state in which publishers no longer take chances on a project like this. We feel that the best way to bring this title to the public is to release it independently.
Precursor Games is founded by a team of experienced game developers on the belief that digital distribution has shaped the way video games are made. Precursor is committed to fan interaction, and involving the community in its development process.
As fans voice their opinions and ideas, we will receive the feedback and criticism necessary to deliver the best games possible. Precursor will release its games directly to the fans.
To add a reward, click the Manage Your Pledge button to increase your pledge by the total amount you're adding.
You can add the following to any tier of $5 or more:
The Order of the Unseen
Community Participation Rewards
Being a member of the Order rewards players for contributing to the community forums. By contributing to the forums you may receive the following rewards:
Pilot Episode
Receive the Pilot episode of Shadow of the Eternals - 'A Dream Within A Dream'. Click here to read more about Episode 1.
Episodes 1-5
Receive the first five episodes of Shadow of the Eternals as they are released. Each episode features at least one playable character, access to a variety of new play mechanics, historically accurate weapons, locations and new magick.
Episodes 1-6
Receive the first six episodes of Shadow of the Eternals as they are released. Each episode features at least one playable character, access to a variety of new play mechanics, historically accurate weapons, locations and new magick.
Season 1
Receive the entire first season of Shadow of the Eternals (twelve episodes). Each episode features at least one playable character, access to a variety of new play mechanics, historically accurate weapons, locations and new magick.
Original Soundtrack
Receive a digital download to the DRM-free Original Soundtrack for Shadow of the Eternals: Episode 1. Available in mp3, mp4, and WAV formats.
Whateley's Secret Study
Receive in-game entry to a hidden room called Whateley's Secret Study, containing special weapons, spells and items to aid you on your journey throughout Shadow of the Eternals.
Tyrannus' Gladius
A powerful in-game weapon from the past. Magickally enchanted. Whomever wields this sword is cursed with immortality. Each time the character dies, their strength grows with the life force of previous victims. Their flesh is reformed as the pain and suffering of each death is infused as a vivid memory attacking the sanity of the wielder. Use of this weapon should be exercised with caution.
Alternate Player Costumes
Change the appearance of playable characters Klára and Becker with outfits to be voted on by the community.
Digital Script
The official script for the game released in episodic installments.
Whateley's Recordings
Listen to audio recordings of 'Whateley's Journal', narrated by the mysterious man himself.
The Art of Shadow of the Eternals Digital Book
Digital PDF Book, "The Art of Shadow of the Eternals," containing character concepts, sketches, screenshots, and wallpapers.
Character Sheet
Character Concept Mini-Poster of one of the main characters from Shadow of the Eternals. Measures 9 x 11.
Character Sheet (Limited Edition)
Character Concept Mini-Poster of one of the main characters from Shadow of the Eternals. Exclusively signed and numbered by the team. Measures 9 x 11.
High Quality Poster for Shadow of the Eternals. Measures 24 x 36.
Poster (Limited Edition)
High Quality Poster for Shadow of the Eternals. Exclusively signed and numbered by the team. Measures 24 x 36.
Ephemeral Codex
Hardcover of the Ephemeral Codex. High quality color volume packed with 'Making Of' excerpts, design documents, concept art, sketches, notes and Shadow of the Eternals lore. (Hardcover, 200 pages)
Ephemeral Codex (Limited Edition)
Limited Edition Hardcover of the Ephemeral Codex. Exclusively signed and numbered by the team, with a Certificate of Authenticity included. High quality color volume packed with 'Making Of' excerpts, design documents, concept art, sketches, notes and Shadow of the Eternals lore. (Hardcover, 200 pages)
Personal Dossier
Your own Personal Dossier and Photograph added to the universe of the game, forever inscribed in Shadow of the Eternals: Episode 1 for other players to discover.
60 Minute Video Call
Have a 60 minute Skype video-call with a Precursor Games team member or members of your choice to talk about the game, your ideas, your questions, and anything else!
Contribute Content to the Game
Work with the Shadow of the Eternals team to contribute your own piece of creative content to the game, such as a Sanity Event, musical piece, artwork, or storyline! Includes an Associate Game Designer credit.
Executive Producer Credit
Get your name in the Shadow of the Eternals Credits as an Executive Producer, to be displayed on a dedicated title card. Includes Personal Bio and Photo on the Precursor Games Team Page.
Visit Precursor Games
Visit the Precursor Games studio with an invitation to the private party celebrating the creation of Shadow of the Eternals.
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Making video games involves many moving parts from various disciplines. Precursor Games has mitigated some of these risks by creating a working demo using CryENGINE 3. Using the proven technology from CryENGINE 3, our demo has established numerous workflows and initial custom system implementations. We are very happy with CryENGINE 3 and we are confident it will allow us to deliver a product that everyone will be happy with.
Our up front costs are higher due to licenses and system development. However, we have distributed these costs over the first few episodes to alleviate the total development costs per episode. Once we have pushed past these overhead heavy episodes, our development cost per episode and production time dramatically reduces.
We are trying something new with the project with the "Order of the Unseen". We are excited about the prospects of working directly with the community on content, though we are aware there may be issues on how we can incorporate the best ideas into the game. With the help of our moderators and community members, we will use the poll system and allow people to vote on community driven items pertaining to the development of the game.
Precursor Games is full of talented individuals with a ton of game development experience, but to make this pilot episode we will need to grow the team. We are confident that we will be able to find the talent to execute on our vision and ambition for this game.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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Forward the above email to firstname.lastname@example.com, then head over to http://www.precursorgames.com/forums and sign up using the same email address that you use for Kickstarter. Within 10 minutes, you should have access to the Order of the Unseen and a badge indicating you've backed the project on Kickstarter!
If you run into an issue, simply email firstname.lastname@example.com and we will be happy to help!
The Windows PC release will be available through a traditional digital distribution system like Steam. We also plan to use other DRM free digital distribution methods.
The Wii U release will be available through Nintendos eShop.
We are planning on releasing our pilot episode on both Windows PC and Wii U. You will be able to choose which specific platform you would like when we are closer to launching our pilot episode.
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Mash-ups have become increasingly popular over the past few years, most of them musical, ever since DJ Danger Mouse fused Jay-Z's "The Black Album" with The Beatles' "The White Album." I've enjoyed a lot of these types of tracks and the art of fusing two different styles have recently taken over visual media with trailer mash-ups, such as this Wall-E vs. Watchmen trailer. Now, things have evolved into the next logical step. Actors and actresses are putting their heft into recreating scenes from older films and they're being brought to you by MSN's Cinemash.
The first installment takes the stars of the upcoming (500) Days of Summer, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel and transposes them as Sid and Nancy, from the 1986 film of the same name. Gender roles are reversed in this three-minute plus scene ad Gordon-Levitt takes hold of the role of Nancy, previous occupied by Chloe Webb, while Deschanel harnesses Gary Oldman's Sid Vicious.
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CandideThe glass is always half-full for Leonard Bernstein's Candide in this story of ultimate optimism! Travel the globe with our unlikely hero, as he confronts doom, death and destruction at every turn. And yet Candide finds a happy ending to make his garden grow in this "best of all possible worlds!"07/07/2012 - 07/15/2012Time: variousLocation: Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel, PAwebsite
Monroeville Jazz FestivalThe Airmen of Note, the United States Air Force jazz band, will headline the 10th annual Monroeville Jazz Festival, which also features local jazz artists: Eric Johnson, Maureen Budway, Benny Benack Jr., and Lilly Abreu. Tony Mowod is the Festival emcee.07/07/2012Time: 1:00 - 9:00 pmLocation: Tall Trees Amphitheater, Monroeville Community Park Westwebsite
Gilbert & Sullivan at SummerFestSingers from the Pittsburgh Savoyards perform Gilbert & Sullivan "hits," plus a preview of their next production, The Yeomen of the Guard.07/07/2012Time: 4:30pmLocation: Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapelwebsite
Sid Kweller: An Avian AdventureWhimsical drawings by Sid Kweller including his "Green Dog" series, and his recent bird drawings from "The Annals of the Odd-U-Bon Society" are on view. Kweller may be best known as the architect for many specialty stores along Walnut St. in Shadyside such as London Dock, The Balcony, and The Gazebo.07/07/2012 - 08/04/2012Location: Panza Gallery, 115 Sedgwick St., Millvale, PAwebsite
Pittsburgh SymphonyThomas Hong conducts Barber's Overture to The School for Scandal, Henry Mancini favorites including Moon River, Copland's Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo, Gershwin's An American in Paris, Sousa marches and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.07/07/2012Time: 8:00 pmLocation: South Park Amphitheaterwebsite
Allegheny Brass BandThe ABB is a British-style brass band. Unlike your typical high school or college band and most "community" bands, we have no woodwinds (saxophone, clarinet, bassoon, flute, oboe). And of course, we have "no strings attached." Founded in 1984, the ABB is made up of about 30 amateur players who despite their diverse backgrounds and walks of life – share a common love of music. Free admission.07/08/2012Time: 10:30 amMellon Park, Fifth & Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Alan Lewis, organAlan Lewis of Calvary Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh, PA. Freewill offerings accepted.07/08/2012Time: 4:00 pmSt. Paul Cathedral, 108 N. Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Pittsburgh SymphonyThomas Hong conducts Samuel Barber's Overture to The School for Scandal, Prokofiev's Violin Concerto #2 featuring Dennis O'Boyle, and Elgar's "Enigma Variations."07/08/2012Time: 8:00 pmLocation: Hartwood Acreswebsite
The Total Immersion Of Madeleine FavoriniPittsburgh's No Name Players opens its new-plays reading season with Frank Gagliano's drama in which Madeleine journeys from dutifulness to rebellion on a gynecological examining table that takes wing — and which features the soaring "vacuum vagina" speech. "The Total Immersion Of Madeleine Favorini" is directed by Linda Haston, and stars Lauren Michaels, Tony Bingham and Erica Highberg playing multiple roles. Free admission.07/10/2012Time: 8:00 pmLocation: Studio Theater, Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Nathan Carterette, organNathan Carterette, Organist and Choirmaster at the Church of the Redeemer in Squirrel Hill, plays a 30 minute recital on Westminster's Austin organ.07/12/2012Time: 5:00 pmWestminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Rd., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
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WASHINGTON - A major trait that endeared Jim Brady to the Washington press corps was his sense of humor, especially when he made fun of his own boss. When Ronald Reagan was campaigning for president in 1980, Reagan drew scorn from environmentalists for saying that trees were a greater source of pollution than cars. Aboard the campaign plane, Brady pointed at a forest fire in the distance and yelled, "Killer trees! Killer trees!" to the great amusement of reporters. After the election, Reagan's advisers appeared hesitant to appoint him press secretary. Nancy Reagan was said to feel the job required someone younger and better-looking than the 40-year-old, moon-faced, balding Brady. "I come before you today not as just another pretty face but out of sheer talent," Brady told reporters. A week later, he got the job. Brady, who died Monday at 73, would need humor and much more after March 30, 1981. On that day John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate Reagan outside the Washington Hilton Hotel just two months into the new president's term. Reagan nearly died from a chest wound. Three others, including Brady, were struck by bullets from Hinckley's handgun. Shot in the head, Brady lived through hours of delicate surgery and then many more operations over the years. But he never recovered the normal use of his limbs and was often in a wheelchair. Besides partial paralysis from brain damage, he suffered short-term memory impairment, slurred speech and constant pain. Still, along with his wife, Sarah, he went on to become the face and as much as possible the voice of the gun-control movement in the United States. A federal law requiring background checks for handgun buyers bears his name. Mrs. Reagan, the former first lady, said Monday she was "deeply saddened to learn of Jim Brady's passing today. Thinking of him brings back so many memories - happy and sad - of a time in all of our lives when we learned what it means to 'play the hand we're dealt.'" The lasting public image of Brady came from the worst day of his life. A news clip of the 1981 shooting, replayed often on television and in documentaries, showed him sprawled on the sidewalk after several Secret Service agents had hustled the wounded president into his limousine and others had pounced on Hinckley. Although Brady returned to the White House only briefly, a year after the shooting, he was allowed to keep the title of presidential press secretary - and the $89,500 annual salary as assistant to the president for press relations - until Reagan left office. The TV replays did take a toll on Brady. He told The Associated Press years later that he relived the moment each time. "I want to take every bit of (that) film ... and put them in a cement incinerator, slosh them with gasoline and throw a lighted cigarette in," he said. Officials at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, where Hinckley is a patient, have said that the mental illness that led him to shoot Reagan in an effort to impress actress Jodie Foster has been in remission for decades. Hinckley has been allowed to leave the hospital to visit his mother's home in Williamsburg, Virginia. Brady was a strong Republican from an early age. As a boy of 12 in Centralia, Illinois, where he was born on Aug. 29, 1940, he distributed election literature for Dwight D. Eisenhower. In a long string of political jobs, Brady worked for Sen. Everett M. Dirksen of Illinois, Sen. William V. Roth Jr. of Delaware and John Connally, the former Texas governor who ran for president in 1979. When Connally dropped out, Brady joined Reagan's campaign as director of public affairs and research. Previously, he had worked in the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford: as special assistant to the secretary of Housing and Urban Development, as special assistant to the director of the Office of Management and Budget, and as an assistant to the defense secretary. He was divorced from the former Sue Beh when, in 1973, he courted Sarah Jane Kemp, the daughter of an FBI agent who was working with him in a congressional office. Sarah Brady became involved in gun-control efforts in 1985, and later chaired Handgun Control Inc., but Brady took a few more years to join her, and Reagan did not endorse their efforts until 10 years after he was shot. Reagan's surprise endorsement - he was a longtime National Rifle Association member and an opponent of gun control laws - helped turn the tide in Congress. "They're not going to accuse him of being some bed-wetting liberal, no way can they do that," said Brady, who had become an active lobbyist for the bill. The Brady law required a five-day wait and background check before a handgun can be sold. In November 1993, as President Bill Clinton signed the bill into law, Brady said: "Every once in a while, you need to wake up and smell the propane. I needed to be hit in the head before I started hitting the bricks." At the time of the 30th anniversary of the shooting, the Bradys told NPR they were no longer Republicans. "Times change," Sarah Brady said. Josh Earnest, President Barack Obama's press secretary, said Monday that Brady "showed his patriotism and commitment to the country by being very outspoken on an issue that was important to him and that he felt very strongly about." Dan Gross, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, said in a statement that because of Brady's work on gun control "there are few Americans in history who are as directly responsible for saving as many lives as Jim." In its own statement, the National Rifle Association said it extended "heartfelt condolences" to Brady's family. Clinton awarded Brady the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1996. In 2000, the press briefing room at the White House was renamed in his honor. The following year, Handgun Control Inc., was renamed the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. Brady also served as vice chair of the National Organization on Disability and co-chair of the National Head Injury Foundation. Survivors include his wife; a son, Scott, and a daughter, Melissa. "We are heartbroken to share the news that our beloved Jim "Bear" Brady has passed away after a series of health issues," Brady's family said in a statement. It said they were "so thankful to have had the opportunity to say their farewells" but did not say where he was when he died.
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1908 Henry Chadwick Memorial Collection Including Gravesite Imperial Cabinet and Hair (6)
Starting Bid - $200, Sold For - $823
All of the items contained within this collection relate to the passing of journalist Henry Chadwick, "The Father of Baseball," and originate from the Chadwick estate. Chadwick, who was universally recognized as the chief exponent of the game of baseball during the nineteenth century, passed away on April 20, 1908, at the age of eighty-four. Offered here are a number of significant mementoes kept by the family that commemorate his passing. 1) Extraordinary Imperial cabinet style display photograph (7.5 x 9 inches) of Chadwick's gravesite at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York, dating from 1908, that pictures the Henry Chadwick Monument. This is an incredible photographic display piece. The photograph is in Near Mint condition and is housed in its original elaborately produced display matting (large corner chip, in Good condition) with preprinted identification. Credits on mat read "Jas. Daly's Sons Florists" and "Miss Florence S. Richter Designer." 2-3) Two professional photographs (each 7.5 x 4.5 inches) on mounts picturing, respectively, the floral arrangement at his funeral service in the church and the floral arrangement at his gravesite (including one flower arrangement that spells out "The Father of Base Ball." Each photo is affixed to a thin cardboard mount that includes the name of the photographer ("French, N. Y.") written in pencil in the lower right corner. One of the mounts also includes a vintage pencil notation that reads "Flowers at funeral of Henry Chadwick - Church of Our Father - Bklyn N. Y." Both of the photos are in Excellent condition. 4) Fifty-four page leather-bound scrapbook that contains clipped obituary notices of Henry Chadwick taken from newspapers all over the country. The notices fill approximately sixty percent of the album and the names of the newspapers from which they were taken are noted in black ink adjacent to each entry. The covers are well worn and the album is in Very Good to Excellent condition overall. 5) Complete copy of the June 1908 issue of the Chadwick Memorial Edition of Baseball magazine that features a three-page tribute to Chadwick written by Jacob Morse. The magazine has had tape repair to the spine and back cover and is in Good to Very Good condition. 6) Numerous strands of hair (many hundreds) purported to be from the head of Henry Chadwick. As noted before, all of the items in this collection originate from the estate of Henry Chadwick and we have no reason to doubt the authenticity of these strands. However, it should also be noted that there is no way for us to authenticate hair with certainty and no DNA tests have been conducted (if this is possible) to verify authenticity. We believe this is the hair of Henry Chadwick, "The Father of Baseball." The strands are contained in a small glassine envelope which has the notation "Chadwick's Hair." Additional interesting note: This lot was sold in 2007 by REA, and has been reconsigned to this auction with half of the strands of hair removed (originally there were two glassine envelopes of hair). The buyer purchased the lot solely to acquire one of the envelopes of Chadwick hair from the lot for his hair collection, with the intention of reconsigning the balance of the lot at a later date. Total: 6 items (3 photos, an album, a magazine, and quantity of hair). Reserve $200. Estimate $500+. SOLD FOR $823
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Posted on August 22, 2012 in Miscellaneous Shoes and Apparel
Well, it's finally here! The US Open is near, and it's time to look at some NYC gear?! Ouch, that's a bad rhyme. It's a good thing the gear is much better than my poetry skills.
Here's a quick look at what's new in 2012:
First up are the annual Nike NYC tees. The ladies have three options. Whether you're in Roger's camp or in Rafa's camp — or even better both! — there are cute tees for you. (Sadly, due to injury Rafa has had to withdraw from the US Open. But that doesn't mean we can't cheer him on to a speedy recovery!) For an inspirational tee (and who does inspirational better than Nike?), check out the Every Damn Shot Tee. If you look closely, the image in the text is of New York City.
Guys, don't fret. There are tees for men as well. There are athlete shirts for the Fed and Rafa fans, as well as a men's Every Damn Shot T-Shirt in two colors. There's a bonus shirt for the guys. It's got that NY attitude to get you in the spirit. The slogan tee reads: We're Open, Get Served.
adidas channels the spirit of New York and the US Open as well with performance tops. "Let's hear it for New York" is adidas' slogan this year. The tops for men and women have a similar design and vibe. They're both sure to get you amped for the final Slam of the year.
As an official sponsor of the US Open, Wilson has towels that are great to have on the court or poolside. Yes, you read that correctly. There is a beach towel that would be great for any day at the pool or beach.
There's just some of the gear to whet your appetite for the US Open. Now I can't wait for the draw and for our racquet bracket challenge! Even though we can't win any prizes, we bloggers like to enter to see who will win bragging rights in the office. Be sure to be on the lookout on our Facebook page for your opportunity to sign up to play. Winners get a pretty awesome prize package, including a racquet and shoe of their choice. Game on!
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The current economic crisis has renewed interest in the need for global monetary reform. Only after the fundamental causes of systemic economic failures are eliminated will evolution towards a sustainable and socially just global economy become feasible. But how should the monetary system be reformed? What should new money be like, what purposes should it meet and what functions should it perform?
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Purpose: To engage the Black American public in discussion and dialogue, about forces which inform or misinform our individual and collective perspective on race, culture, theology, religion, logic and reason.
In the tradition of Hubert Henry Harrison the noted free thinker of the 1920 era, we intend to promote free thought among the Black American public to increase their awareness and their capacity to gain a deeper understanding of the origin of their belief system(s) of their ancestors and the religion of the oppressors, as a result of their enslavement and oppression, here and abroad.
We proudly walk in the shadow of Asa Philip Randolph and Zora Neale Hurston who labored long and hard, without just compensation and monetary reward for the cause of free inquiry into all matters of significance.
Many of the Black American men and women of great distinction, were free thinkers, agnostics, atheist and humanist, yet very little is written or said about their life stance on religion, God or the after-life. It is amazing that Arturo Schomburg's legacy as a Humanist is never mentioned in all of the literature coming out of the prestigious library named in his honor. Equally amazing is the omission of the views of Dr. Carter G. Woodson on the religion, and that Negro History Week was started by him. Nonetheless they along with many others, whose love and respect have through word and deed left a trail which we can follow. To name a few, Frederick Douglas, W.E.B. DuBois, Lorraine Hansberry and Gwendolyn Brooks


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Thursday's PIHL hockey highlights, Jan. 9
Cathedral Prep 11, Montour 1: At Mercyhurst Ice Center, the Ramblers (8-3-2) rolled over the Spartans (3-9-1) behind huge scoring nights from William Kelly and John Colvin who each had a hat trick.
Ben Eliason chipped in with two goals, and Austin Braendel, William Kelly and Brandon Gotkin also scored for Cathedral Prep.
Grant Kennedy made 11 saves on 12 shots in net for the Ramblers.
Harbor Creek 6, Blackhawk 3: At Beaver County Ice Arena, Ryan Markiewicz scored twice and added an assist for the Huskies, who overcame a 3-2 deficit to beat the Cougars in a PIHL Open game.
Jamie Collins scored two goals for Harbor Creek (12-1-0).
The Huskies exploded for four goals in the third to pull out the 6-3 victory in a PIHL Open contest on Thursday.
The Cougars dropped to 7-5-0.