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Ed Mathews: Scranton personified class
Former Pennsylvania Gov. William Scranton, who died July 28 at the age of 96, became a national figure in 1964 when he tried to wrest the GOP presidential nomination from Barry Goldwater. It didn't work, as Goldwater won the nomination but then was soundly defeated in the general election by President Lyndon Johnson. For the rest of his life, Scranton maintained the respect of voters on both sides of the aisle. He was class from top to bottom. We recall at the '64 GOP convention that Erie native Bob Carter was a top Republican official. In 1976, President Gerald Ford thought seriously about asking Scranton to run with him as his vice president before he eventually selected Sen. Bob Dole. Scranton was a wealthy man, yet he wore suits he purchased at Sears and Robert Hall. Scranton served only one term as governor, as he was limited by state law back then that mandated only a single term for the governor. ... Speaking of people who possess a common touch, Britain's Kate Middleton and Prince William keep soaring in popularity. Since the birth of their son, Prince George, the young royals can do no wrong in the eyes of their countrymen. They seem very natural, which helps them relate to the people. ... TV star Danny "The Count" Koker, who appeared here during the recent Roar on the Shore, is known as a nice guy, so it was surprising when he threw a fit at Erie International Airport over misplaced luggage. Koker was cited by airport police. ... Longtime White House correspondent Helen Thomas, who died July 20 at the age of 92, made a good impression when she spoke at Villa Maria College some years back. She hit it off with then-Villa President Sister M. Lawreace Antoun, SSJ. They were both of Lebanese descent. Sister Lawreace died in 1994. ... We are always amazed at the size of retirement packages for captains of industry, football and basketball coaches and, in this case, former Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee. He will receive about $5.8 million from the university over the next five years. Gee did not distinguish himself with his comments that led to his retirement from Ohio State. ... It is only the beginning of August, yet we know youngsters who are already lamenting the end of summer and the start of the school year. As kids, we dreaded the end of summer, as our family would move back from Derby, N.Y., to Erie. We would spend summers with our grandfather, Dr. John J. Finerty, on his farm where there were horses to ride, a swimming hole and many fun things to do. Our grandfather always took good care of his grandchildren. ... This is the time of year when pro football fans have high hopes for their teams. It doesn't matter if you are a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns or Buffalo Bills, you believe this might be the year your team does something great.

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The Champs Elysées flagship store has five floors and is the largest in France. It is a destination for customers from all over Europe.
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The movie Selma will be released next weekend and is already receiving great acclaim and Oscar buzz for its portrayal of Martin Luther King's crusade for Civil Rights, centering in the demonstration he organized in Selma, Alabama.
But narratives, even apparently factual movies, like to have a villain, so Selma turns President Lyndon Baines Johnson into King's nemesis. But historians are disputing that characterization, pointing out that LBJ was the president who proposed, pushed through, and implemented the Civil Rights laws. In fact, he even proposed the tactics to sway public opinion that King used in Selma!


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I do almost total raw with my veggies.. Eat peppers, zuchinin, squash, broccoli all of it (cleaned, but raw).. they just taste better & can't beat that fresh crunch when you bite in!
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The Canadian Bulletin of Medical History/ Bulletin canadien d'histoire de la médecine is planning a special issue on the history of military medicine and nursing, broadly defined. While the Bulletin's primary focus is Canadian history, international submissions are welcome. There are no chronological or geographical limits. The Bulletin publishes both English and French submissions.
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Two Chinese wingsuit fliers clinched second place with their jumps in the "Wings For Love World Cup 2016" team contest final Sunday in Zhaotong City of southwest China's Yunnan Province.
Firefighters in San Antonio rescue a driver from on top of his car Monday morning, after he got stranded in high water.
From Fort Worth to Dallas and many stops in between, NBC 5's Kristin Dickerson asked people what's on their mind during this political season. We were quickly reminded that politics is a very sensitive subject.
An artist unveiled elephant body art Monday at a Global Wildlife Conference to raise awareness of poaching in Africa. Artist Johannes Stoetter paints on human models to create realistic images of endangered...
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The Dallas Morning News Political Report Gromer Jeffers discusses what's at stake for Monday night's presidential debate.
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Very old rhyming slang for tits - has been used since the 18th Century in the UK.
"Look at the threepenny bits on that chick - they're popping out, man"
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Cockney rhyming slang for "shit"
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For something really special why not try a full beauty focussed photo shoot. Whether you are interested in a make over, a stylish boudoir shoot, a high fashion theme or any other genre - the choice is yours. Every shoot comes with a pre-shoot consultation where we will work together on ideas and themes for your personal shoot. If you would like a make up artist or a hair stylist these can also be arranged (free with the Rose package). On the shoot you can bring as many outfits as you like and I will shoot as many different 'looks' as time allows. After the shoot I will then fully edit and retouch a selection of the images for you according to your requirements.
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Wests Tigers captain Robbie Farah honoured to lead Blues into State of Origin decider
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HE will step out from the shadow of injured Paul Gallen and attempt to etch himself into NSW folklore.
Robbie Farah will become NSW's 18th Origin skipper when he carries the state onto ANZ Stadium for tonight's State of Origin decider.
The match will be an 83,000 sell-out.
"It's a big moment for Robbie," said Blues coach Laurie Daley.
Andrew Fifita a star born from the bench
"But he is a big-game player. He has played in Origin games, Tests and grand finals.
"But we need leaders across the field and everyone to bring their A-game."
Farah said: "It's an honour you couldn't compare to anything I have ever had before."
The Wests Tigers skipper and Blues vice-captain was called up following Paul Gallen's scrubbing due to injury.
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Gallen will be forced to watch from the sidelines tonight after failing to recover from a foot injury.
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A Dead tribute band and lively suds -- sounds like a great way to spend the day.
Rock Hops American Music & Craft Beer Tasting hits Mercer County Park in West Windsor today.
The daylong event features performances by Dark Star Orchestra, a leading Grateful Dead tribute band, the Bernie Worrell Orchestra, Citizens Band Radio, Quimby Mountain Band and Lucid.
And suds. About 40 craft beers will be for sale, many unique and hard-to-find. How about Whale's Tale Pale Ale, Georges Smoked Porter, Brother Thelonious Abbey Brown Ale, Nectar of the Hops, Mother's Milk Stout and Cockeyed Cooper Bourbon Barrel Barleywine?
Brewers represented include Founders, Old Dominion, Port Brewing, Sixpoint, Allagash, Left Hand, Troegs, Green Flash, Carton and Keegan Ales.
"American craft beer and American rock 'n' roll are seminal to our culture, and Rock Hops celebrates the best of both," said Ken Tesler, founder of Hand Crafted Tasting Co.
An all-day music pass costs $35; pass holders will be able to purchase beer by the cup in the Rock Hops beer gardens. An upgrade to a Connoisseur VIP ticket that includes beer tastings in the Connoisseur Pavilion from 3:30 to 6 p.m. will be on sale for an additional $30 at the gate, if available. Event parking is $5.
Food? There will be grilled meats and seafood, plus a vegetarian burrito bar, falafels, nachos and fresh-cut American fries.
Gates open at 1:30 p.m. Lucid ("the hardest working band in the North Country") opens the performances, and Quimby Mountain Band, with its mix of funk, blues, Southern rock, reggae and soul, goes on at 2:45 p.m. Citizens Band Radio -- "honky tonkers to the soul'' -- performs at 4:15 p.m., and the Bernie Worrell Orchestra at 5:45 p.m. Dark Star Orchestra -- 1,800 shows worldwide and counting -- hits the stage at 8:15 p.m.
Mercer County Park is at 334 South Post Road, West Windsor. For more information, visit rockhops.com.


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I'D LIKE TO THANK the Daily News for its recent series bringing attention to the issue of illegal ATVs and dirt bikes, which have replaced graffiti as the major blight of lower-income neighborhoods.
Why spend the time and money tagging up a wall? You don't know who will see it, and it'll probably get removed in a few days anyway. But roaring down the street, scaring children and setting off car alarms on an ATV or dirt bike gives immediate recognition. Plus, it has the added assurance that you won't get caught.
"Inside Philadelphia's dirt bike, ATV subculture" (Daily News, May 30) attempts to have us sympathize with these riders. They just want to "have fun," and they view themselves as "family." The article fails to point out, though, that these riders have a broken relationship with their community. They don't care that the ear-splitting noise from their bikes causes pain to bystanders. They don't care that their wheels destroy the parks that our kids are supposed to play in. They don't care about stop signs or speed limits.


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The Panhandle Eye Group will break ground for its new office complex at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at 7401 Wallace Blvd., which is on Wallace at Research Drive.
The physicians expect to move to the new Panhandle Eye Subspecialists complex in 2007. The group now includes Drs. Tracy C. Crnic, a pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus specialist, Amber Dobler-Dixon, specializing in glaucoma, laser and surgery, C. Alan McCarty, a comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon and W. John W. Murrell, a cataract, oculoplastic and reconstructive eyelid surgeon.
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Wednesday, April 9
Arthritis Foundation Program
Do you have concerns about exercising with arthritis? Do you need help learning about how to exercise safely and effectively? Then the Arthritis Foundation Exercise and Walk with Ease Programs offered at the Marcus Daly Rehabilitation Center are designed for you! These programs are specifically tailored to assist people who have arthritis get exercise to help reduce pain and improve their overall health, but you don't have to have arthritis to participate!
You can still get in on the Arthritis Foundation Exercise program which started April 7and meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for eight weeks. It includes health education, exercise and relaxation activities. Cost is $56.
Walk with Ease started April 8and meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for eight weeks. Classes include different health education topics, warm-up and cool-down exercises, stretches, walking and a physical activity log book to track progress. Cost is $54.
Each class is limited to 15 participants, so call Marcus Daly Rehabilitation Center at 375-4570 for availability. You may take both classes simultaneously.
Stevensville Garden Club
The Stevensville Garden Club will be touring some local greenhouses for their meeting on Wednesday, April 9 starting at 1 p.m. Come join the fun!
Call Nina at 961-6822 for more information and directions.
Lone Rock park board
The Lone Rock division of the Ravalli County Park Board will meet Wednesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at the Three Mile Fire Hall. The public is welcome.
Drum Circle
A Drum Circle will be held Wednesday, April 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living. African Hand Drumming allows us to access the Universal heartbeat that exists within and around all things. Bring your drum, rattles, and other instruments and come be part of the fun. No drum? No worries! There are plenty of extras. Let your Inner Drummer out! The Center for Spiritual Living is located at 1720 N. First Street, Suite C in Selway Commons, north of Sears in Hamilton. For information call Carolyn at 375-2548 or visit www.CSLbitterroot.org.
Thursday, April 10
Women Newcomers' Club
Bitterroot Women Newcomers' Club welcomes female residents of the Bitterroot Valley to attend the Thursday, April 10 meeting at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. The group offers opportunities for making new friends and learning about the activities available in the Bitterroot Valley. For more information, call Dona Fisher at 381-6444.
Stevensville Civic Club
The Stevensville Civic Club will meet Thursday, April 10 at 12 noon in the downstairs meeting room at St. Mary's Mission visitor center. Lunch is available for $6. Anyone interested in improving the quality of life for the Stevensville community is encouraged to attend.
'Helping Adolescents Cope with Loss' class
A presentation focusing on issues that adolescents face as they cope with loss will be held Thursday, April 10 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in conference room B. "Living with Grief and Helping Adolescents Cope with Loss" is a live streaming video webcast presented by the Hospice Foundation of America. Marcus Daly Hospice offers this to the public at no charge, thanks in part to a grant from the Hospice Care Foundation of Missoula. Lunch is provided. Continuing education credits are available. The webcast will be shown again on Monday, May 12 at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is appreciated. For more information or to register contact the Marcus Daly Hospice Center at 363-6503.
Mindfulness class
An evening of Mindfulness exercises and Tai Chi will be offered on Thursday, April 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Common Ground Center, 260 Roosevelt Lane, Hamilton. Admission is $5 plus an item for the local food bank. Mindfulness is an indispensable tool for coping emotionally and practically with the stressors of daily life. Power down the internal urge to keep in constant touch with the outer world. Call Star at 546-5344 for directions and information.
Lutheran schedule
Our Savior Lutheran Church of Stevensville welcomes members of the community to join the congregation in many opportunities to worship at this holiest time of the Christian calendar.
The final Vespers service will be held Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m., preceded by a soup and sandwich fellowship supper.
Sunday, April 13 is Palm Sunday. The congregation will gather in the narthex at 9 a.m. to enter the sanctuary with palms in hands, singing praises to Christ who offered Himself as the Lamb to be sacrificed for our sins.
Maundy Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. the congregation will celebrate when the Lord gave His supper on the night when He was betrayed. There will also be extended preparation of confession and absolution.
On Good Friday, April 18, there will be a Tenebrae Service of Darkness at 7 p.m. Candles are gradually extinguished and the sanctuary is darkened as Christians remember Christ hanging on the Cross to save them.
A vigil of Easter will be held on Saturday, April 19 at 7 p.m. There will be a candle ceremony leading into the sanctuary and a remembrance of Baptism in this very ancient service handed down by the Church fathers long ago.
The celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord from the dead is held on Sunday, April 20. The Easter Sunrise Service begins at 6:30 a.m. This is followed by the Easter breakfast prepared and served by the congregation's youth and an Easter egg hunt for the children. A 10 a.m. Divine Service follows.
Our Savior, affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, is located at 184 Pine Hollow Road. One mile south of the intersection of Middle Burnt Fork Road and the Eastside Highway, turn east on Pine Hollow, cross the tracks and the canal. The church will be on your left, marked by the three crosses of Easter.
For more information, call the Church office weekday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 at 777-5625.
Selway-Pintler Wilderness Back Country Horsemen
If you are a horseman/horsewoman and you want to ride new trails and help maintain them, attend the Selway-Pintler Wilderness Back Country Horsemen's next meeting, which will be held on Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hamilton Forest Service building, 1801 N 1st St. Entry is in the rear. The SPWBCH is a friendly, hardworking group of volunteers dedicated to preserving the common sense use of horses in the backcountry. Discussions will include summer trail work, scouting rides, pack trips and highlights from the BCH of MT State Convention. Guests are always welcome to join in for coffee, cookies and lots of "trail talk." For more information call Kathy at 363-8230.
Stevi town council
The Stevensville Town Council will meet Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. Agenda items include discussion/decision on a number of resolutions involving fees, among other things.
BPL Fellowship Club
The Bitterroot Public Library's Fellowship Club will be meeting on Thursday, April 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the West Meeting Room of the BPL, to discuss the book, "Wishes Fulfilled" by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer.
This book is dedicated to the mastery of the art of realizing all of one's desires. "Wishes Fulfilled" is designed to take the reader on a voyage of discovery, wherein one can tap into the amazing manifesting powers one possesses within and create a life in which all that one imagines can become a present fact. By practicing the specific techniques for retraining your subconscious mind, you are encouraged to not only place into your imagination what you would like to manifest for yourself, but you are given the specifics for realigning your life so you can live out your highest calling and stay connected to your Source of being.
Dr. Wayne W. Dyer is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development. He is the author of 30 books, has created many audio programs and videos, and has appeared on thousands of TV and radio shows. Several of his books are NYT bestsellers and have also been featured as National Public Television specials.
The Fellowship Club meets every second Thursday of the month in the West Meeting Room of the Bitterroot Public Library and is free and open to anyone seeking to promote individual and collective well being. Call 363-1670, or email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Cross Country Ski Club
The Bitterroot Cross-Country Ski Club will meet Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main Street, Hamilton. The public is encouraged and welcomed to attend all meetings. Club Vice President Kelly Zeiler and Trails & Grooming Chief Mel Holloway for the Chief Joseph Ski Area will wrap up the ski season with a program reliving the adrenaline rush challenges of record snow conditions, new equipment and partnering benefits from the huge Lost Trail PistenBully groomer. Come learn about this epic snow season through photos, videos, and first hand accounts of how they made it through, what was learned and what plans there are for next year. For classic, skate, dog sledders, snowmobilers and snowshoers, this is your chance to meet the team that makes it happen, understand their equipment, pat their backs and see what the future holds.
Hamilton Photo Group
On Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Sapphire Lutheran Homes, aficionados of photography will meet to discuss and share photography. For this month's meeting, attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite picture which best reflects why they love and enjoy photography. Whether you are a beginner or pro or anywhere in between, feel free to attend for camaraderie and friendly, non-judgmental sharing… and always leave just a little bit wiser. For further information and/or to get on the contact list, connect with Jack Barry, President at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Friday, April 11
BPL Story Time
Young children are invited to meet in the children's corner of the Bitterroot Public Library on Friday, April 11 to enjoy "Bedtime Math" with storyteller Sally Blevins. Hear great stories and try some activities and crafts. Story time begins at 10:30 a.m. and is designed for children 3-5 years of age. All story times are free and open to the public.
Older Adults Money Class
The Bitterroot Financial Education Coalition invites you to attend the upcoming educational seminar, Money Smart for Older Adults. The Coalition is pleased to have Cindy Palmer, Financial Education Coordination from the State of Montana Office of Securities and Insurance, as a speaker at this seminar on Friday, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library or Thursday, April 24 at the Darby Clubhouse. Lunch provided with pre-registration one week in advance to the MSU/Ravalli County Extension Office, 375-6611 or firstname.lastname@example.com. The seminar will cover topics such as Elder Financial Exploitation, Identity Theft, Medical Identity Theft, Planning for Unexpected Life Events, and How to be Financially Prepared for Disasters.
South Valley Pachyderm Club
Mike Jeffords, primary candidate for Montana House of Representatives, District 85, and Jennifer Ray, primary candidate for Ravalli County Justice of the Peace, Dept. 1, will be speaking this Friday, April 11 at the meeting of The South Valley Pachyderm Club. The club meets at 12 noon on the second and fourth Fridays at BJ's Restaurant, 900 N. First Street, in Hamilton. The South Valley Pachyderm Club is an officially recognized allied organization of the Republican Party. Members of the public are welcome.
Eagles Taco Night
Tacos and more will be served on Friday, April 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N. 2nd, Hamilton. The menu includes tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or taco salad, and all the fixings. The public is welcome.
Golden Age dance
The Golden Age Club cordially invites everyone to join them for the next Friday night live band dance on April 11 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. This is a non-smoking and non-alcoholic environment. Potluck snacks at music break. Cost is $3.00 per person. The club is located at 727 S. 5th St. in Hamilton. Call 240-9617 for more info.
Saturday, April 12
Daly Mansion Speaker Series
The free 2014 Daly Mansion Spring Speaker Series ends Saturday, April 12 with "Ranches of the Bitter Root Stock Farm" presented by Daly Mansion Volunteer Mo Lischke. The talk will take place at 10 a.m. in the Trophy Room of the Daly Mansion at 251 Eastside Hwy, Hamilton. For more information or to reserve a seat call 363-6004 4#.
Sunday, April 13
Center for Spiritual Living
The Center for Spiritual Living presents Becky Lovejoy sharing "Living Simply" on Sunday, April 13 at 10 a.m. In a culture of acquisition, consumption, over-work, and information overload, we need to learn how to reassess, release, and renew. Come join the discussion. Refreshments and conversation follow at 11:30 a.m. Come early for Meditation in the Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. The Center for Spiritual Living is located at 1720 N. First Street, Suite C in Selway Commons, north of Sears in Hamilton. For more information call Dave at 381-2355 or visit CSLbitterroot.org.
African Children's Choir concert
The African Children's Choir will perform on Sunday, April 13 at 10:45 a.m. at The King's Christian Church, 9830 Valley Grove Drive, Lolo (273-0682).
The African Children's Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children's songs, traditional spirituals and Gospel favorites. Concerts are free and open to all. A free-will offering is taken at the performance to support African Children's Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. MFL has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. MFL purpose is to help create new leadership for tomorrow's Africa, by focusing on education.
The African Children's Choir is a nonprofit humanitarian and relief organization dedicated to helping Africa's most vulnerable children today so they can help Africa tomorrow. No tickets, donations welcome. For more information visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com.
Lutheran Easter events
Holy Week worship schedule at Faith Lutheran Church, 171 Lewis Lane, Hamilton (east of Murdoch's).
April 13 – Palm/Passion Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
April 17 – Maundy Thursday, Family Seder, 6 p.m.
April 18 – "Who Do You Say That I Am?" Cantata at Faith, 7 p.m.
April 20 – Sunday of the Resurrection, 8 and 10:30 a.m., Breakfast at 9:15 a.m.
For more information, call the church office at 363-2964.
Accordion Assn.
The 5 Valley Accordion Association will hold a jam and dance on Sunday, April 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Rustic Hut in Florence. Listen and dance to accordions, guitars, banjos, bass, drums and more. Admission is $3 for members and $4 for non-members. For info or if interested in joining the organization, call 240-9617.
African Children's Choir concert
The African Children's Choir will perform on Sunday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Lone Rock Bible Church, 1142 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville (777-2592). For more information visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com.
The African Children's Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Concerts are free and open to all. A free-will offering is taken at the performance to support African Children's Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs.
Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. MFL has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. MFL purpose is to help create new leadership for tomorrow's Africa, by focusing on education.
The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artist such as, Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carry, Michael W. Smith, and other inspirational performers!
Community Worship
Every Nation, a Community Worship Celebration, will be held on Palm Sunday, April 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Bible Church on Fairgrounds Road in Hamilton. All are welcome. This event is presented by the pastors and churches of the Ravalli County Ministerial Association. Contact Pastor Ed Pomelear, 363-3390, for more information.
Monday, April 14
Stevi school menu
Monday: Breakfast – Pancakes or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Pizza, peas & carrots, apricots, bread & butter, milk
Tuesday: Breakfast – Cinnamon rolls or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Burritos with salsa & lettuce, Spanish rice, apples, bread & butter, chocolate or regular milk
Wednesday: Breakfast – Breakfast burrito or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Easter dinner – Ham & scalloped potatoes, green beans, pineapple, bread & butter, milk
Thursday: Breakfast – Pancake on a stick or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Pulled pork sandwiches, taters, peach cups, bread & butter, milk
Friday: Easter Break – No school.
Rotary Club
Valerie Widmer, LCSW, Executive Director, Emma's House Children's Advocacy Center, will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, April 14 at 12 noon. The Club meets at BJ's Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. Widmer, will be speaking about the operation of Emma's House. The meeting is open to the public. For further information call 363-2960.
Darby Library anniversary events
The Darby library would like to welcome the community to celebrate with it as it begins its tenth year as the Darby Community Public Library. This year's celebration begins with National Poetry Month and National Library Week in April. In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Darby library is pleased to display local poetry from young and old throughout the library and is encouraging all community members to submit their original poetry for the month-long display.
National Library Week is April 14th-19th with special events for all ages. The annual Cowboy Poetry event will be held Tuesday, April 15, the family Bedtime Math PJ Party is on Thursday, April 17at 6 p.m., and the annual Community Easter Egg hunt will be held on Saturday, April 19at 11 a.m. in Tin Cup Park.
Cowboy Poetry starts a weeklong celebration on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m.. All are welcome to enjoy the poetry of locals Verna Molenda, Dominic Farrenkopf, Ned Trowbridge, and very special guest Doug Hogan, Cowboy Singer and Poet (montanacowboysinger.com). Cowboy grub and music will begin at 6:45 p.m.
The Bedtime Math PJ Party will be held in the library on April 17at 6 p.m. All families and children ages 3-9 are welcome to have fun with math and see how easy it is to explore math at home as a fun bedtime activity. Families will make mystery clocks, animal zip lines, and see how fun math can be. Door prizes and refreshments will be included in the event. Every family, registering early for this free event, will receive the new Bedtime Math book by Laura Overdeck. Finally, bring your Easter basket and join in the Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m. All children ages 2-7 years are welcome to participate in the hunt for eggs and prizes. Community members donating colored hard boiled eggs may take them to the library on Friday after 4 p.m. or to the park on Saturday at 10 a.m.
For more information about any of these special events, contact the library at 821-4771 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Green Thumbs Up
Master Gardener Molly Hackett will answer questions about culinary and native herbs at the next Green Thumbs Up meeting on Monday, April 14 at 2 p.m. at the Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton, downstairs meeting room. Will chives or basil overwinter in the garden? How best to dry rosemary? Is it too late to sow herb seeds indoors? Come find out! The meeting is free and open to the public.
First-Time Homebuyer class
The Bitter Root Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. (Bitter Root RC&D) will hold its next nationally-certified First-Time Homebuyer Group Education class April 14-16 from 6 to 9 p.m. (each night) at the Human Resource Council Building, 316 N. Third St., Hamilton. Attendance on all three nights is required for certification. The charge is $50 per household to cover instruction and materials. Attendance also entitles participants to free individual financial counseling and post-purchase counseling. Sara Ann Briggs will be the instructor. Briggs is also certified to offer one-on-one counseling to first-time homebuyers. This new service means that those who request additional counseling or are required by HUD for this follow-up program can now do it right here in Hamilton rather than in Missoula or on the phone. The class will help novice homebuyers maneuver through the entire process of homeownership. Although available, using an alternate certification method such as online course completion is being highly scrutinized by HUD and should be considered the last alternative. Call the Bitter Root RC&D office at 363- 5450 to reserve your space.
Relay for Life committee
Relay for Life committee members and team captains will meet Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. at Farmers State Bank in Victor. Park in the back parking lot and use the rear entrance. Do you want to help in the fight against cancer? Relay for Life needs you! Help make Relay 2014 the best! Call Robin at 239-5740 for more information.
Tuesday, April 15
St. Mary's Mission opening
Historic St. Mary's Mission in Stevensville is a historic and treasured site that plays a prominent role in the history of Montana. The Mission, museum, and beautiful grounds, with the Bitterroots in the background, are truly a site worth visiting. The public is invited to Opening Day on Tuesday, April 15 with a Mass celebrated in St. Mary's Chapel at 10 a.m. followed at 10:45 by a flag raising ceremony, refreshments, and guided tours of the Mission complex. Visitors will also be able to view the century-old C.T. Farlin painting of Stevensville and Fort Owen on loan from the American Legion Fort Owen Post 94.
Ravalli County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular monthly Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 15 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, April 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the RCEDA office, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. The meetings are open to the public.
DCPL cowboy poetry event
Montana's cowboy poet and singer, Doug Hogan, the "dirt cowboy in a four lane world," is the special guest of the Darby Community Public Library on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:45 p.m. as the library celebrates both April's Poetry Month and the National Library Week. Come experience the artistry of the Bitterroot's own Verna Molenda, Ned Trowbridge and Dominic Farrenkopf, seasoned local cowboy poets, who will present their own work as well as introduce new poets to this annual library event. Poetry lovers will also want to visit the library to read the poems, written by poets both famous and not so famous, displayed around the library. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, April 16
Daly Mansion board
The Daly Mansion Preservation Trust Board of Directors will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, April 16 at 3 p.m. at the Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Hwy in Hamilton. This is a public meeting and will be held on the 3rd floor of the Mansion in the Billiards Room. The Daly Mansion Preservation Trust is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is "dedicated to preserving and interpreting The Daly Mansion, its buildings, grounds and the history they convey. It is a center for education, cultural and community activities." For more information, visit www.dalymansion.org.
Center for Spiritual Living
The Center for Spiritual Living presents "The Joy of Less – Adventures in Simplicity," the first of two Wednesday evening classes, April 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., led by Becky Lovejoy. Participants will explore three core beliefs that keep us from simplifying our stuff, our schedule, and our spirituality; find focus for our next life phase; and learn techniques to simplify our life now such as setting limits, the art of subtraction, and creating sacred space in your home and heart. The Center for Spiritual Living is located at 1720 N. First Street, Suite C in Selway Commons, north of Sears in Hamilton. Further information contact Becky Lovejoy at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The Somerset County Regional Center Partnership has been notified that it is the recipient of the 2011 Blue Raritan River award by the Sustainable Raritan River Collaborative for work in support of planning initiatives and projects that benefit the Raritan River.
Nomination of the Regional Center Partnership Government Innovation category was made by the Somerset County Planning Board. Award announcements were made at the 3rd Annual Sustainable Raritan Conference at Cook College, Rutgers University on June 16.
The Raritan River Collaborative works to achieve the highest quality for the waters and riparian areas of the Raritan River basin and contributes to the overall restoration and preservation of the river. The efforts of the Collaborative focus on improved water quality, habitat restoration, public access, site remediation and pollution prevention, and balanced redevelopment.
"The job of the Regional Center Partnership is to address smart regional planning issues," commented Rose Evans, Chair of the Regional Center Partnership. "The Raritan River is one of the great assets of the three communities that we represent and it is our job to make certain that it is both protected for the future and utilized to maximum advantage for today. Successful efforts are sufficient reward. To be recognized for this effort is indeed a bonus."
The honor was granted for the Regional Center Partnership's continuous work advancing planning initiatives and projects that promote and enhance the Sustainable Raritan River objectives. Since 1999, the Regional Center Partnership has awarded over $240,000 in grants to Bridgewater, Raritan and Somerville for planning and visioning initiatives in connection with the Raritan River and Peters Brook Greenways to help realize at the local level the broader regional planning objectives of the Regional Center Strategic Master Plan.
Specific planning initiatives and projects that directly impact the Raritan River and Peters Brook corridors include the following:
• Somerville Landfill Development Study (2000-includes lands along Raritan River)
• Peters Brook Greenway (Bridgewater 2003)
• GIS/Riverfront Area Study (Raritan Borough 2003)
• Peters Brook Greenway Plan (Somerville, 2003)
• Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment and Facility Master Plan (Somerville, 2004)
• Riverfront Study-Phase 2 (Raritan Borough, 2005)
• Orlando Drive Development Plan (Raritan Borough, 2006, includes lands along Raritan River)
• Somerville Landfill Redevelopment Plan Revision (2006)
• Peters Brook Greenway extension Phase II (Bridgewater, 2007)
• Peters Brook Greenway PAR fitness course (Somerville, 2010)
• In November, 2010, the Partnership committed $30,000 to retain Somerset County Dept. of Public Works to conduct an engineering analysis and design work for the most feasible means to provide a system of sidewalks in Bridgewater and Somerville to provide direct pedestrian access between the Raritan River and Peters Brook Greenways, surrounding neighborhoods, and the Frank "Nap" Torpey Athletic Complex in Bridgewater.
• The Partnership developed a brochure highlighting recreational and fitness opportunities available in the Regional Center many of which are located near or along the Raritan River corridor.
• The Regional Center Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Systems Connection Plan identifies a system of connecting sidewalks, enhanced crosswalks, bicycle pathways and public access easements along greenways to connect popular destination points identified by the public throughout the entire Regional Center.
The Somerset County Regional Center is a highly developed tract of 14.2 square miles encompassing Raritan Borough, Somerville Borough, and a portion of Bridgewater Township. The Center is bisected by U.S. Route 206, U.S. Route 202, U.S. Route 22, NJ State Route 28, and I-287 and serves as the focal point of County government and the regional economy.
Somerset County Regional Center honored for protecting Raritan River
on June 23, 2011 at 5:15 PM, updated June 24, 2011 at 12:13 PM
The Somerset County Regional Center Partnership has been notified that it is the recipient of the 2011 Blue Raritan River award by the Sustainable Raritan River Collaborative for work in support of planning initiatives and projects that benefit the Raritan River.


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Alcoa is the world's leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina operating in 31 countries. Among the solutions Alcoa markets are flat-rolled products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, as well as Alcoa® wheels, fastening systems, precision and investment castings, and building systems in addition to its expertise in other light metals such as titanium and nickel-based super alloys. Alcoa's products are used worldwide in aircraft, automobiles, commercial transportation, packaging, building and construction, oil and gas, defense, and industrial applications. Its business segments include Alumina, Primary Metals, Flat-Rolled Products, and Engineered Products and Solutions. It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
CEO: Klaus Kleinfeld Revenues: $22.6 Billion (2013) Employees: 60,000 (2013)
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We have been a leader in reducing GHG emissions from our operations for nearly two decades. In the early 1990s, we made our first voluntary GHG reductions. In 1998, we established a Climate Change Strategy Team that developed and promoted our first position on climate change, including our long-term goal to reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions by 25% below 1990 levels by 2010. Achieving that goal well ahead of schedule, we established a new goal to reduce 2005 levels of total carbon dioxide (CO2) intensity in our Global Primary Products business (refining and smelting) by 20% by 2020 and 30% by 2030.
We achieved a 23.1% intensity reduction in our Global Primary Products business through 2011. Due to that progress, we decided to bring forward our 2030 goal of a 30% reduction to 2020 and increase our 2030 goal to a 35% reduction.
The intensity reduction in 2011 came from repositioning our operations to take advantage of clean hydroelectric power, quickly sharing best practices to reduce process emissions, and targeting energy efficiency at every location.
We have refined our climate change strategy so we can adapt to specific outcomes emerging from business, technical, and legislative developments. Specifically, the strategy allows us to:
- Incorporate the potential physical impacts of climate change into growth decisions and operational planning for existing assets;
- Integrate carbon risk into capital planning and valuation of mergers and acquisitions; and
- Establish a prioritized action plan for mitigating carbon risk and maximizing business opportunities.
Our strategy is supported by a quantitative model developed internally that allows us to forecast the impact of emerging legislative programs in terms of compliance requirements and the cost of energy. This model will be updated as timing and policy content evolves, and the output will be used to guide our strategic decisions on growth and deployment of capital.
Our actions in 2011 can be summarized around the six main elements of our strategy: emissions reduction; strategic energy decisions; stakeholder engagement; product and market evolution; climate adaptation; and policy engagement.
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Alcoa's Make an Impact Project: Growing concern around the environmental impacts of climate change and rising energy costs has prompted many of Alcoa employees and neighbors to question what they can do to take action. In response, Alcoa Foundation and the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions have partnered on Make an Impact – a unique community focused project aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing action on climate change in Alcoa communities.
Modeled on the project developed in Australia in 2006 by Alcoa, Alcoa Foundation and Greening Australia, Make an Impact provides the tools and resources for Alcoa employees, their families and local community to understand and manage their individual greenhouse footprint.
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Chichester's Town House, which serves as the town library, is also on the list. It was completed in 1847 and has been a central meeting place for more than 150 years.
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Vice President Biden met this afternoon with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Hussein Shahristani. The Vice President thanked the Deputy Prime Minister for his participation in this week's U.S.-Iraqi Joint Coordinating Committee on Energy meeting. The Vice President reaffirmed our commitment to work with Iraqi leaders from across the spectrum to support the continued development of Iraq's energy sector. The two leaders discussed a range of regional issues and developments in Iraq.


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Chrome OS: Why Google won't beat Microsoft Windows
Notice the key word in the title is won't - not can't. Sure, any vendor can be beaten but you have to first be willing to do what it takes to win.
However, I doubt Google has ever done an accurate assessment of the cost required to win this fight.
Now, I've been following operating system battles since the early 90's when I worked for IBM.
Back then, and thanks to a multi-million dollar research budget, we were able to determine what it took to take out a dominant platform like Windows.
Still, IBM was unwilling to make the effort. After spending over a billion dollars (some estimates were over several billion dollars), the attempt failed - and after nearly a decade left the field of battle the loser.
It is my belief that had IBM management been able to determine the cost of wining the OS/2 fight up front they would have avoided it.
This cost included spinning out IBM software as a separate company and it was more than IBM was willing to pay.
Over the years I've watched companies form to fight similar fights and none have come close to the investment IBM made and all, so far, have failed without, I expect, ever realizing they never really had a chance.
Let's explore this in the context of Chrome OS and talk about what it takes to win against an entrenched dominant vendor - whether it is Apple with the iPod, or Microsoft with Windows.
I include Apple because the number of companies that have tried to beat the iPod is equally impressive and include Samsung and Microsoft; but they too didn't fully assess the full cost of the effort either and failed as well.
Similarly, ChromeOS appears slated to be Google's Zune.
Anyway, here are the requirements:
Requirement One: Lots of Cash
Bing is trying to move against another entrenched offering, Google Search, and the amount of money Microsoft has put into this fight now appears to exceed several billion dollars and Microsoft is approaching around 30% market share.
But even after spending billions MS wouldn't be where it is now if the company hadn't agreed to pay Yahoo an additional impressive sum, and take over a good chunk of search related costs while giving up much of the revenue.
Now, Windows Phone 7 has an estimated $600M on launch and ramp related marketing alone. Even after that, the volume of phones sold certainly isn't setting any records.
Of course, this is in a market largely dominated by Apple and Google today and both Search and Smartphones don't entail the high personal switching cost that moving from one PC operating system to another would.
Switching is the cost the user incurs when moving from one product to another, and the more stuff that surrounds the product - the higher this cost is.
With PCs, think drivers for video cards, printers, accessories (including mice and keyboards) on top of software packages and utilities. While the web can mitigate some of this, it is clearly a daunting task for any new operating system.
Uplifting from the money IBM spent and Microsoft is spending in the search and Smartphone segments the initial estimate for marketing, seeding, and initial drivers to reach significant share (over 10% of the market) is likely in excess of $10B for a reasonable chance of success.
Requirement Two: Ecosystem
Unlike Search and even more pronounced than the iPhone is the ecosystem that surrounds Windows. This includes security and management products, services, marketing co-funding and deep OEM relationships.
Yes, all of this can be matched but it would take time to build up the resource and funding such an effort at an initial level wouldn't be cheap either.
Last month I spent some time talking with firms and other analysts more familiar with Google's Android efforts and the feedback wasn't promising.
Google had fielded inexperienced people, without providing adequate support for this more limited platform.
Meanwhile, the vast majority of vendors are holding off on Android Tablets to fight the iPad until the 2.4 version of Android (2.3 just released).
In addition, Android application devs for Android were complaining they weren't making money (unlike those that were building for the iPhone) and, from the outside, the effort seemed massively underfunded and staffed.
Yes, Android has been successful, but only because Apple is locked into AT&T and the carriers - including AT&T - don't like Apple's insistence on controlling the customer and making the lion's share of the money.
A huge part of this problem is business and Microsoft's business, particularly enterprise; has its resources focused in line with IBM's, Oracle's and HP's.
This puts them currently well out of Google's class, as Mountain View weighs in with a revenue model that is basically tied to selling information about their customers.
As such, overcoming that inherent negative to a business buyer may turn out to be just short of impossible.
So, to roll against Windows successfully, Google will have to come close to matching the eco-system that supports Windows.
Otherwise, the result will likely mirror the Linux desktop - which can hardly be termed an overwhelming success.
Requirement Three: A willingness to do whatever it takes
It is one thing to compete against a company in an emerging market and quite another to go after their crown jewels. Windows is Microsoft's most important product and Microsoft will likely spend whatever it takes to defend it.
This suggests the bar will move - and not in Google's direction.
Much like Microsoft had to do with Bing when they went after Google's crown jewels, Google will need to be willing to significantly increase their investment as Microsoft responds to the threat.
Sure, the market continues to look for an alternative to Windows, but just throwing out something that is free won't accomplish anything.
Clearly, Microsoft will field whatever it takes here, and Google has to be willing to do the same - or the outcome will surely favor Microsoft.
Wrapping Up: Google won't make the necessary effort
Personally, I doubt Google is willing to spend even a fraction of what it takes to make significant sustained inroads into Microsoft's install base.
An easier path, as Apple may be discovering with the iPad and iPhone, would have likely been for Google to significantly improve its existing Android platform and then use the revised OS as a stepping stone to the Windows market.
But with the ChromeOS, they effectively start all over, and roll against a market that is very difficult to penetrate.
This has the potential to go down in history as Google's biggest failure - and the company has had a few - largely because it doesn't seem to have estimated the full cost of a successful effort.
It isn't that Google can't win, it is that they won't.
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Operative cholangiography was routinely performed during 826 cholecystectomies carried out by one physician in a private surgical practice in rural Indiana between January 1962 and January 1973. The technique of cholangiography, which involves two injections into the gallbladder neck, avoids cystic duct cannulation and adds no more than five minutes to the operating time.
Statistical data were derived from the records of 547 patients observed from one to ten years. Choledochotomy was done in 127 (23%) of these patients, yielding stones in 103 (80%) and other lesions in 19 (16%). Explorations based on abnormal roentgenographic findings yielded no stones in five patients (4% of explorations and 0.9% of roentgenograms), and stones were found in the ducts of two patients in spite of normal roentgenograms (2% and 0.4%).
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The Effectiveness of China's Industrial Policies in Commercial Aviation Manufacturingby Keith Crane David Yang Jill E. Luoto Scott Warren Harold Samuel K. Berkowitz Xiao Wang
Since economic reforms began in 1978, China has enjoyed rapid growth in exports, which have contributed to the country's impressive economic growth. Improvements in the quality of China's workforce, manufacturing technologies, and materials have enabled the country to enter new, more technologically sophisticated industries. In several such industries, which the Chinese government has frequently denoted as strategic, the Chinese government has employed industrial policies, formal and informal, to foster the development of national champions. As part of this strategy, the Chinese government has attempted to induce the transfer of technologies from foreign manufacturers to Chinese companies. To the extent that these policies have been successful, they have accelerated shifts in production and employment from industries located in other countries to China. This report explores the emerging commercial aviation manufacturing industry in China to examine the effectiveness of the policies and mechanisms the Chinese government has used to create "national champions;" evaluate the effectiveness of the steps taken by foreign manufacturers to prevent transfers of key technologies to potential future Chinese competitors when setting up manufacturing facilities in China; provide policy options that allow foreign governments to effectively respond to Chinese industrial policies; and alert Chinese policymakers to the downsides of China's current industrial policies.
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An assessment of China's aerospace manufacturing capabilities and how China's participation in commercial markets and supply chains contributes to their improvement. It examines China's aviation and space manufacturing capabilities, government efforts to encourage foreign participation, transfers of foreign technology to China, the extent to which U.S. and foreign aerospace firms depend on supplies from China, and their implications for U.S. security interests.
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AARP will sponsor its second annual "Why I Love My Grandparents" essay contest this summer. The free contest is open to students ages 6 to 18.
The overall winner will receive a $500 grand prize at a ceremony in honor of Grandparents Day in September. Second- and third-place overall winners will receive awards of $250 and $100. First-, second- and third-place winners in three age categories will earn medals.
Find contest rules at www.aarp.org/mi.
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Upset with some items sold in Rogers
To the editor:
On the 22nd of May, I went to the Rogers outdoor mall for some local flavor and fun on a budget. There is nowhere else around that has such good produce at such reasonable prices, truly a hidden gem. Plus the sheer magnitude of vendors and the variety of junk to paw through was a welcome delight. Of the many amusing and sometimes hilarious things I saw, some things were down right disturbing. I saw a man selling a 30"x30" swastika flag, complete with authentication papers. Are you kidding me? I was at a loss as to why someone would want this. There was also no price being offered, so now I am unsure whether he was selling this flag, or announcing something. Yikes, scary!
Next, what is with all the firearms? Hand guns, rifles and automatic weapons were all for sale. I understand the hunters need something to shoot with, but, is it really a good idea to sell lethal weapons to anyone with the cash? And finally, shame on you the person selling the baby wild animals! Did those baby grey foxes just find you magically? What about the terrified baby red foxes or the distressed baby raccoons? Is it even legal to sell wild animals?
The Rogers mall is a fun place to find treasures of the past as well as delicious produce, but the down-turn in the economic climate has begun to bring out the vultures.
Mother would appreciate kindness
To the editor:
Were you, or someone you know, in the Dover, Ohio, Children's Home from June 1926, to May 1937? My, Mom, Eleanore Ross, and her sister Anne, were there at that time. Mom speaks fondly of the kids there, and the home's caregivers, Mom and Daddy Kelly.
Mom's 93rd birthday will be soon, and I know a card or note from those that lived there with her, would be greatly appreciated and treasured by her.
Please send them to me at: 6544 Akron Ave., N.W., Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614, and I'll forward them. Thank you.
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Microsoft Lemmings
The suggestion is that
promotes itself as stopping software projects from running off of cliffs, then doesn't.
This would be
if it weren't the poster's personal experience.
Well, I think you might need to expand. A GoodWorkmanDoesntBlameHisTools
"The software industry wastes as much as 97% of its projects. If you want to defeat these odds, you could hire for a project lead an eXtremo and/or a former
...Or you could sign up for Microsoft Certified Codependency, and send them all your money
you then drive your project over a cliff and into the sea again." --
...Or you could read
, and reflect on the fact that there are many different technologies out there, and many projects successfully using a mixture of those technologies, and that many of those projects have used technologies from
as a part of the mix without running off a cliff. If you are blindly relying on someone else's technology to avoid that cliff edge, you may as well just start investing in parachutes.
True, but Microsoft products tend to take a "import willingly, export grudgingly" approach. That makes it difficult to make Microsoft products interoperate with non-Microsoft products. I don't know if that's due to mentality or a real plan to push out any competition.
Can you provide an example? My experience has been the opposite. Delphi, Smalltalk, Perl and other languages interact more easily with Microsoft components than they do with Sun's Java components, for instance.
Transferring addresses/calendars from Outlook to anywhere else? (You can only export vCards one at a time, but importing is easy)
Easy to bring HTML into frontpage, but trying saving it (see how much cruft was added)
Office with vbScript macros - how would would export that to any other format? (intermingling problem)
Microsoft only grudgingly supports open standards, and exporting to them is never complete
Getting an Exchange server shared calendar editable or viewable with anything other than a microsoft product
the list goes on, but I can feel my anger at microsoft rising, so I'm going to stop.
Ah, I thought we were talking about Microsoft's development tools. Have you tried doing any of the above in systems like Lotus Notes? My experience has been that Microsoft is no worse than the competition when it comes to application interoperability, and better with regards to reusable ActiveX components.
True, I personally like MicrosoftDeveloperStudio
- but I think they made that good for two reasons: 1 - the really technical developers got to develop it, and 2 - it has to be good to get anyone to write apps for windows.
We eventually went with Apache &
using Sunbird's calendar. For addresses we hacked a batch file to query for each vCard one at a time.
's HTML editor was much cleaner than
, and Exchange server was then replaced with sendmail on linux. Open source is much better about interoperability.
Some open source products are good about interoperability with some other open source products. Any product that tries to create a market identity has to differentiate itself from other products. Look at all of the Linux distros and their myriad differences. I don't think anyone who has worked with Lotus Notes will complain about Exchange Server.
The key difference is the use of open standards. Open source uses them naturally, while Microsoft either does the sleazy
, or invents a completely proprietary (and increasingly patent-locked) standard. Open standards are the real benefit, open source is more incidental.
But Microsoft is not unique in that practice, and there's nothing sleazy about
. That's the way businesses avoid creating
s. Once everything works with everything else just as well as everything else the only differentiator is price. When price is the sole differentiator the player with the deepest pockets and/or largest economies of scale wins. All of that shrinks profits and puts the squeeze on R&D, killing future innovation.
I don't care about justifications for
- it's not my problem to help other businesses survive. I have a job to do, and I'm going to pragmatically choose the software that best helps me accomplish my tasks. We used Microsoft before, and now there is a better alternative - it just happens to be open source. If Microsoft wants to make closed standards, ridiculous assertions of innovation, and lock-in customers, that's their right, but I have no obligation to help them, and many reasons to distrust them.
Then at least be fair and say the same about IBM, Sun, Apple, CA,
, etc. This isn't a Microsoft issue, it's an economic issue.
We aren't running IBM, Sun, Apple,
, or
. Unfortunately Windows isn't a choice due to antitrust & monopoly issues. I can ignore the others, but Microsoft Windows (and bundled/"integrated" apps) is something everyone has to deal with every day - that's why they are the subject of so much hate and bile. If Microsoft were actually a choice and not a foisted monopoly, they would have already failed.
That's odd. Microsoft has never forced me to run their operating system or their applications. I've worked at shops that develop for Systen V Unix, VMS, Solaris, MS-DOS and Windows. I don't think Microsoft is any worse than the other vendors, just more popular.
[Historically, this isn't true. I would say that in the last 5 years the MS platform has become stable and reliable enough to talk about in the same context as the others you mention. Before then, any such comparison was laughable. Some people hold a grudge, I guess :)]
I'm not talking about the quality of the operating systems but about the ease of interoperability. The other vendors had higher quality operating systems in the past, but they weren't running them on personal computers. Indeed, all of them failed to take the PC seriously until it was too late.
[But the ease of interoperability argument was (is it still? I expect things are a bit better now) pretty laughable too. It's been a while since I had to deal with them, but historically at least MS products mostly interoperated ok *only* with other MS products of nearly the same age. Interoperability between versions of the same program was poor, let alone other programs (even in the same 'suite')]
How is that any different from the other vendors?
Well, this debate has been done before - on this wiki even. Suffice it to say that many people do feel microsoft is widespread due to antitrust issues rather than popularity due to features. Of course not everyone will have that same opinion. In fairness the same was said about IBM until the 80's revolution. Maybe one day I'll have to drop open source for something else if open source gets too oppressive somehow. I really don't like how Microsoft conducts it's business or advertising, but politics take a back seat to technical pragmatism. I could even see a day when I choose microsoft again - but they would have to make massive changes before I'd even consider that.
I'm not saying Microsoft isn't a monopoly. I'm saying no one has ever forced me to use their OS or apps, and that the decision isn't between open source and Microsft, but between open source and closed source software. In the world of closed source software, Microsoft is no worse than the competition.
Maybe, maybe not. None of the closed-source competition (
, Apple, etc.) has ever gotten anywhere near monopoly status. Apple has long behaved in such a fashion that I suspect that if they
become a monopoly, they would be as bad (if not worse) than Microsoft is.
But the potential misbehavior of competitors doesn't exclude Microsoft's anti-competitive behavior, for which it was duly convicted in a court of law. (And despite the sentence being overturned by the Court of Appeals and the subsequent change-of-heart by the DOJ that occurred when
became president, doubtless with the help of MS campaign dollars, that conviction still stands).
Only it isn't misbehavior we're discussing. It's how you avoid a commodity market. If Microsoft, Apple, Sun, CA and everyone else provided plug compatible components that could all be reliably swapped for each other then the most popular one would be the cheapest one. And the cheapest one would be the one that could best afford to sell at the least profit. In other words, Microsoft.
Of course, even time will wash away that stain.
used to be as bad as Microsoft, if not worse. Nowadays they are considered one of the "good guys". Reform is possible; though I don't think Microsoft will ever change it's ways as long as
are in charge. -- SomeoneElseJoiningTheDiscussion
I don't consider IBM one of the "good guys". But I don't consider Microsoft one of the "bad guys" either.
I wouldn't know as well as I can choose not to use the other guys. . . but my experience with Solaris and AIX did seem to have the same locked-in "you'll take what we sell you for 20k and like it or. . . haha there is no or, you have to take it!" attitude. So I'd venture to say you are correct there. --
This page needs refactoring into MicrosoftInteroperability
Microsoft doesn't run lemmings over cliffs; Disney does. See
How could Microsoft stop a project from going over a cliff? I don't even understand what that means. Would they send people out to physically rip up bad business plans, deflate overly optimistc estimates, reverse death marches, and shake teams out of analysis paralysis? I don't keep up with Microsoft promotions. Are they really claiming they will do all of this?
I've worked at Microsoft and non-Microsoft shops. I haven't noticed any correlation between tool vendor and project failure rates.
I thought
referred to those decision makers who choose Microsoft products as their corporate standards because "everybody else is doing it." As in the mother's admonishment, "If all of your friends jumped off a cliff, you would too."
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In this book you find the basic mathematics that is needed by engineers and university students . The author will help you to understand the meaning and function of mathematical concepts. The best way to learn it, is by doing it, the exercises in this book will help you do just that.
Polynomials are the first class of functions that the student meets. Therefore, one may think that they are easy to handle. They are not in general! Topics as e.g. finding roots in a polynomial and the winding number are illustrated. Some of the topics only require an elementary knowledge of Calculus in one variable. Others rely heavily on Complex Functions Theory.
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Q: I was looking on my teenage son's computer and noticed that he's been looking at porn sites. I'm a single mom and just don't know what to do. I've talked with him about how damaging it is for him to look at these things and he continues to do so. How can I help him understand?
Juli: Many teen boys and girls (and men and women) are caught up in Internet porn. It's an epidemic. I know it feels awkward as a mom to talk to your son about sexual issues. But it's a discomfort you have to push past for his sake.
Begin by validating the fact that it's normal for him to struggle. He has a natural, God-given sexual drive, and that's a good thing! However, when that drive is channeled into casual sex or porn, it's harmful to him and others. There's a lot of shame associated with porn and teen sexuality. Don't pile on more. However, he needs to understand that porn is poisonous and evil. Many of the women used to make it are sexually trafficked, underage and exploited.
I recommend that you teach your son to play both "defense" and "offense." Insist that his computer and other devices have accountability and filtering software such as Safe Eyes or Bsecure.
Offensively, your son needs encouragement and training from other men on how to handle sexual temptations. Fortunately, there are many church groups addressing this issue. If you're already involved in a church, help your son get plugged into a youth group or a men's Bible study that can help him grow. It's important that he get a vision not just for what to say "no" to, but what to say "yes" to. Pray that God will bring men into his life to challenge him to be a man of integrity.
Q: How do I deal with a spouse who is a computer, TV and iPhone addict? He rarely helps with anything on evenings and weekends, leaving me to do everything. What can I do to motivate him to help around the house and to interact with his family?
Juli: For many men, technology has become a way to escape from the pressures of work and family life. You may be shocked to learn that 53 percent of all American adults play video or computer games. Add that to the hours the average American watches TV and checks email and Facebook, and you can see that this is a common problem.
It's much easier for your husband to tune out while at home than to interact or contribute to family chores. Nagging him about it isn't likely to help. Most likely, you'll need to be more intentional about getting his attention.
Start by asking to have a conversation with him. When you have his full attention, tell him how much you miss him and how it concerns you to see so much of his time plugged into technology. Tell him that while you recognize his need to unwind, you also need him to be more present in the home.
Then ask him to come up with some reasonable guidelines, like no technology during meals, no more than two hours in the evening, etc. If he's unwilling to do this, I'd insist on meeting with a third party, such as a mentor couple or counselor. This is more than a time waster. It can be a marriage killer, so treat it that seriously.
Q: My wife is a stay-at-home mom with our two young children. I don't think most guys realize how difficult it is to spend every day attending to the needs of little kids. What can I do to help shoulder the load?
Jim: Did you hear that? It's the sound of moms everywhere shouting "Amen!" You deserve special recognition for raising such a thoughtful question. Here are a few ways you can help:
First, when you come home after a long, tiring day, remember that your wife's day was equally long and tiring. There are two things she needs at this point: 1) adult conversation, including expressions of appreciation for what she's been doing, and 2) a pair of hands to pitch in and help with the kids, the dishes and so on.
Second, don't expect to be taken care of like another child. Pick up your own clothes and toys.
Third, don't expect much sexual response if your wife is exhausted and you haven't done much to help. As my friend, Dr. Kevin Leman, says, "sex begins in the kitchen" - with meaningful conversation, compliments and acts of kindness.
Fourth, get involved in the process of getting your kids ready for bed. This will result not only in relief for your wife, but quality time for you with your children.
Fifth, maintain a regular date night - a restaurant, a concert, a walk or whatever your imagination and budget can manage.
Sixth, if your hours at work are too long, make every effort to cut back. Don't fall for the notion that your career is more fulfilling than your life at home.
Finally, try to take your wife away for a romantic weekend once in a while, where her daily responsibilities are temporarily suspended. With planning and creativity, this need not be expensive.
Q: When we got engaged, I thought my spouse could do no wrong. Now that we're married, I realize that the man of my dreams actually has some very annoying habits. How do I deal with this?
Jim: It's normal to be annoyed with some of your spouse's habits. It's also common to discover that the two of you have conflicting personalities. But it is a couple's differences that can help them learn to complement one another and forge a relationship that will go the distance. The key is to work together to change the habits that can be changed, and learn to accept those that may take more time or may never change. Marriage helps us cast off the selfish acts and attitudes of our heart. We must learn to lay down our own desires for the sake of our spouse. It's a process of sanctification.
In an effort to coax change in a spouse, some people resort to manipulative measures. They leave books around in the hope that their partner will get the hint. Don't take that route. Instead, if you have a concern, assume ownership of your feelings. Voice them honestly and respectfully.
You also should ask yourself why you want your husband to change. Is it merely to make him more like you? Would this change make things easier for you while causing your husband to feel imprisoned? Or do you want to address behaviors that are genuinely preventing him from growing emotionally and spiritually?
Ultimately, nobody can change another person. The only person you can change is yourself. This doesn't mean, of course, that there are no limits to what's appropriate in a marriage: You should not tolerate physical aggression or abusive behavior. Still, in the case of smaller, less pernicious habits, it may be worth addressing the issue if you think the alteration would truly benefit both of you and improve your relationship.