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Rudolf Ruzicka (1883–1978) was a consultant to Mergenthaler Linotype Company for 50 years. Considered a distinguished engraver in wood and metal and an accomplished and versatile artist and designer of his time, he was recommended to C. H. Griffith, director of Typographic Development at Mergenthaler Linotype Company, by W. A. Dwiggins in 1935 with the statement "I want him for real work with Lino". In a note to Griffith regarding the first proofs of Fairfield® in 1937 Dwiggins wrote, "I was sure Rudolf would come through with hot stuff if we could start him – He knows his letters to the bone, with ample historical background, and his combination of Czech + U.S.A. gives us the outside touch we want".
We can also let Ruzicka define himself by reprinting his own words; Commenting upon theories expressed about type when Fairfield was introduced, Mr. Ruzicka was simple and direct: "Type is made to be read", he reminded, "and that implies a reader. It may usefully be asked what does that all-important but often disregarded person expect? He expects nothing but to be left in optical ease while he pursues his reading – He wants no interruptions of the process of following the printed thought – There should be a kind of impersonal ease about type – type is after all, only a medium between writing and reading".
In designing Fairfield, Ruzicka pointed out, "the limitations accepted were those tending to the greatest economy of means, rather than those supposedly inherent in the machine. For this reason ligatures (which only add to the number of characters) were confined to the f combinations required by usage. The lowercase f's, both roman and italic, fit not only all the characters, but even themselves – the twenty six leaden soldiers could fight their battles untied yet in accord". Fairfield was made to be read, not dissected, and there is no need here to point out the varied fineness of stem and serif, counter and curve, all matters of the work-bench and detail which experts will perceive and the inexpert may well be spared. Fairfield may be described as a slightly decorative contemporary type with old style characteristics.
The Linotype decision to rework and extend the Fairfield design into a series was based on a number of considerations. The first, and most important, was that the design has an appeal and a liveliness that adds to the Linotype library. In addition, Rudolf Ruzicka designed the face specifically for Linotype and Ruzicka was recommended to Linotype by Dwiggins. The development plan required us to prepare an eight weight series that incorporates the >Light< weight of the original Fairfield, released in 1940, and the more refined characteristics and weight of the reworked Fairfield Medium, released in 1947. This effort requires the creation of a hybrid that incorporated the liveliness of the original face with the proportions of the Medium and a new fitting scheme that took advantage of the current character unit system. It was then necessary to design a Black weight that would be used to interpolate the two intermediate weights. This cycle was necessary for both the roman and italic forms. In order to round out this offering we decided to include small caps, old style figures and a set of italic swash characters.
Although the above encompasses a large typeface offering we decided to take Fairfield a step further by introducing a new typographic element – the Caption font. The idea was to create a design and weight variation that could be used in place of the roman or italic design for captions. The weight had to be very close to the roman, to ensure that the level of stress, or color, of the captioned area retains a level of importance that competes with the text portion of the document. The italic or slanted form of the Caption font adds a slight textural change. The idea of a specific Caption design is not new. Matthew Carter and Mike Parker, in answer to a National Geographic design problem, created this Linotype solution back in 1976. The problem had to do with the premise that captions within an article are just as important as the text. The reasoning is based on the fact that only a small percentage of the readers actually read the article while most all readers scan the captions. Since the typical italic design could not compete against the roman design, due to its lighter color and texture, a better solution was needed. The Caption font has been designed to carry the roman color but with mixture of italic and sloped roman forms that result in an intermediate change in texture.
The designer assigned to the Fairfield effort was Alex Kaczun. Alex began his career with Linotype in 1976 training with a 35 year veteran of our Letter Design group, John Quaranta. In conjunction with J.Q., Alex had already been involved in the preparation and release of New Baskerville®, New Aster, Primer 54 and the Eldorado series. Minister, an eight weight series released in 1988, was completely designed by Alex based on 2 inch original character drawings of the roman and italic.
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Kevin Van Laar was so caught up in the action, he had no idea he carried the ball 40 times this afternoon.
"Is that how many carries I had?" asked a surprised Van Laar, a former North Warren Regional High School standout. "I knew I had a lot but I didn't know I had that many."
Van Laar, a senior, put all those carries to good use. He rushed for 167 yards and a touchdown to spark the Muhlenberg College football team to a 24-12 Centennial Conference victory over rival Moravian at Scotty Wood Stadium.
The victory most likely sewed up an ECAC playoff bid for the Mules (8-2 overall, 7-2 conference). Van Laar was named Muhlenberg's game MVP.
"I give the same effort every week," Van Laar said. "It's just that everything went well today. This is awesome. I can't even describe the feeling. It feels great right now."
"We knew we were going to run the football," Muhlenberg coach Mike Donnelly said. "The more Kevin ran, the better he got."
Muhlenberg was clinging to a 10-6 lead when senior quarterback Joe Carlucci relieved freshman Nick Palladino in the third quarter. Carlucci proceeded to throw a pair of fourth quarter TD passes to junior wideout Cody Geyer.
"We knew (Carlucci) was going to play," Donnelly said. "It was a good time to put him in because the young guy (Palladino) was struggling a little bit. We have immense trust in Joe."
Carlucci believes the presence of Van Laar helped open up the passing game.
"He was getting 4-5 yards a clip and when that happens you have to play up and give a runner the respect he deserves," Carlucci said. "What a game by Kevin. He gets banged up, then re-taped, and comes right back in the game. He's a gamer. The (MVP) was very well deserved."
Junior linebacker Kevin Bracken, who had 18 tackles and an interception, was game MVP for Moravian, which finished 2-8 for the third straight season.
The Greyhounds played extremely well in spurts, but the same type of breakdowns that hurt them all season came back to bite them again today.
The Mules, in particular, schooled the Greyhounds on special teams. Muhlenberg blocked a short Moravian field goal, converted a fake punt into a big gain and recovered an onside kick. Muhlenberg also made a great defensive stand to thwart a long Moravian drive prior to Carlucci's two TD passes.
"We have to convert fourth-and-ones, make chip shot field goals and those type of things," Moravian coach Jeff Pukszyn said. "As coaches we say 'hey, are we putting our guys in the best position to be successful?' But those things have to be converted."
Another bright spot for Moravian was the play of Chris Negron. The Freedom High School graduate rushed for 137 yards on 21 carries to set a Greyhound and Centennial Conference freshman record with 1,052 yards on the ground.
"Chris did a phenomenal job as the season went on," Pukszyn said. "That's a credit to his work ethic. He still has his best football ahead of him."
Moravian 0 6 0 6—12
Muhlenberg 7 3 0 14—24
First quarter
Mu -- Kevin Van Laar 2 run (Connor Winter kick), 1:37
Second quarter
Mo -- Robbie Moyer 5 run (run failed), 1:50
Mu -- FG Winger 18, 0:07
Fourth quarter
Mu -- Cody Geyer 18 pass from Joe Carlucci (Winter kick), 11:56
Mu -- Geyer 45 pass from Carlucci (Winter kick), 11:24
Mo -- Will McLaughlin 31 pass from Moyer (pass failed), 8:31
Records: Moravian 2-8, 2-7; Muhlenberg 8-2, 7-2.
Moravian; Muhlenberg
First downs 16; 27
Rushes-yards 39-206; 60-243
Yards passing 118; 227
Passes C-A-I 7-20-1; 20-33-1
Fumbles-lost 0-0; 1-0
Punts-average 5-42; 4-41
Penalties-yards 4-33; 5-55
RUSHING -- Moravian, Chris Negron 21-137, Moyer 15-73, Chris Crosby 2-1, Team 1-(minus 5); Muhlenberg, Van Laar 40-167, Joe Hogh 1-45, Nick Palladino 7-28, Mike Harris 5-13, Thomas DiCarlo 2-5, Geyer 1-0, Carlucci 2-(minus 9).
PASSING -- Moravian, Moyer 7-20-1 for 118; Muhlenberg, Palladino 14-26-1 for 119, Carlucci 6-6-0 for 108.
RECEIVING -- Moravian, Jalen Snyder-Scipio 4-68, McLaughlin 2-50, Terry Rodriguez 1-0; Muhlenberg Geyer 10-138, Michael Long 4-40, Chris Litzenberger 2-15, Brendan Connollhy 1-16, Ryan Delaney 1-11, Harris 1-7, Van Laar 1-0.
MISSED FIELD GOALS -- Moravian, David Fiumara (blocked); Muhlenberg, Winter 29 (WL).
Muhlenberg — RB Kevin Van Laar (North Warren) rushed 40 times for 167 yards and a TD. WR Mike Harris (Liberty) had a 7-yard reception and rushed for 13 yards. WR Chris Litzenberger (Catasauqua) had 2 receptions for 15 yards. Willie Britt (Delaware Valley), Bryan Auvil (Emmaus) and Andrew Kincaid (Hillsborough) played on the offensive line. LB Ian Gimbar (Saucon Valley) made 6 tackles.
Moravian — QB Robbie Moyer (East Stroudsburg South) was 7-for-20 for 118 yards and 1 touchdown and rushed 15 times for 73 yards and a touchdown. RB Chris Negron (Freedom) rushed 21 times for 137 yards. WR Jalen Snyder-Scipio (Central Catholic) had 4 receptions for 68 yards. Daniel Smith (Warren Hills) and Nick Fitzsimmons (Hunterdon Central) played on the offensive line. DB Anthony Orlando (Liberty) recorded 7 tackles and a sack. DT John Snyder (Palmerton) had 6 tackles. DT Ryan Pysher (Bangor) recorded 5 tackles, a sack and forced a fumble. DB Noah Miller (Notre Dame) made 2 tackles. RB Ed Delia (North Hunterdon) had a tackle. RB Dave Givler (Southern Lehigh), RB Luke Gotzon (Southern Lehigh), WR Sam Boyer (Liberty), LB Gene Molisso (North Warren), LB Jason Borso (Liberty), and LB Chernoh Shaw (Central Catholic) played but had no stats.


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Independent oil and gas producer Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC - Analyst Report) announced the successful drilling of the Heidelberg-2 appraisal well in the Green Canyon block 903. Post-drilling results indicate that it encountered 250 net feet of oil pay in Miocene sands. The success of the project comes in the face of stringent rules and regulations that govern mining operations in deepwater Gulf of Mexico ("GoM").
Anadarko Petroleum has year-old prominent dominance in the GoM. The company recently got approval for the development of the Lucius project at Keathley Canyon along with several co-venturers. The company, with a 35% working interest, expects to produce almost 450 million cubic feet of natural gas per day and 80,000 barrels of oil per day with anticipated first oil production in 2014.
The company discovered its Heidelberg prospect in Green Canyon block 859 in deepwater GoM in February 2009. Initially, the discovery well encountered approximately 200 feet of net oil pay in a number of high-quality Miocene sands.
The Heidelberg-2 appraisal well was drilled to a total depth of approximately 31,030 feet, in 5,000 feet of water. This oil reserve is situated approximately 1.5 miles south and 550 feet structurally updip from the Heidelberg discovery well. The company is optimistic about the data from the appraisal well, which indicates continuous, high quality and pressure-connected reserves with an equally high quality oil supply.
This project is being jointly operated by a group of companies. Anadarko Petroleum has a 44.25% working interest, with other operators being Apache Corporation's (APA - Analyst Report) subsidiary Apache Deepwater LLC and Eni S.p.A (E - Analyst Report) . Both these companies have a 12.5% working interest each. Statoil (STO - Analyst Report) has a 12% working interest, and both ExxonMobil (XOM - Analyst Report) and Cobalt International Energy, L.P. have 9.375% working interest.
Anadarko Petroleum's continuous deepwater exploration and appraisal programs in the GoM and offshore Africa provided a success rate of 80% in 2011. Not only in the GoM, the company has strengthened its global footprint with major expansions in Africa, especially in both offshore Ghana and Mozambique. A few days back, the company (with a 49.95% working interest) along with some of its partners made a light oil discovery in offshore Ghana. The Ntomme-2A appraisal well drilled oil in the Deepwater Tano Block and encountered 128 net feet of light oil in sandstone reservoirs. The Algerian El Merk project is almost complete, with production expected towards the end of the year.
Just like Anadarko Petroleum, its peer Noble Energy Inc. ((NBL - Analyst Report) is also well positioned in the GoM. Noble's Galapagos and South Raton operations will deliver production from the first half of 2012.
Anadarko Petroleum currently retains a Zacks #3 Rank, which translates into a short-term Hold rating.
Based in Texas, Anadarko Petroleum is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and production of oil and gas primarily in deepwater GoM in the US and in Algeria.


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• Welcome to work: At 7:35 a.m. Aug. 23 in the 1700 block of South 324th Place, a woman arrived at her business in the morning and saw a white male who was defecating right next to the rear entrance of the office, according to the police report. The man ran away when the vehicle arrived and left a "pile of waste" and a pair of soiled underwear.
• Identical twins: At 8:59 p.m. Aug. 19 in the 30000 block of 1st Place South, a 15-year-old girl reported to police that she had consensual sex with a 19-year-old male while the girl's mother sat in an adjacent room, according to the police report. The 19-year-old male is an identical twin and the mother is dating his twin brother, according to the report. The mother was also present when the 19-year-old man assaulted her daughter by hitting her with a belt, throwing her against the bathroom wall and grabbing her neck, the report said. The 15-year-old and her 9-year-old sister were left in the custody of their aunt. The mother was reported to Child Protective Services.
• Tough shoplifter: At 10 a.m. Aug. 24 in the 32000 block of Pacific Highway South, a woman was arrested for the second day in a row for stealing clothing from Ross. During the first incident on Aug. 23, the woman stole $113.94 from Ross. She was located in an apartment complex and while being detained, the woman attempted to strike an officer and took a fighting stance, the report said. After being given multiple warnings, the woman was tasered and taken into custody. The following day, the woman stole six pairs of jeans valued at a little over $100, according to the report. She was booked into the Regional Justice Center.
• Stolen car: At 6:52 a.m. Aug. 24 in the 32000 block of 1st Avenue South, an unknown suspect stole a man's car while it was parked at Bally's. The man does not know who took the vehicle. Police have no suspect information. An $800 laptop was reported stolen.
• Pellet gun: At 10:59 a.m. Aug. 23 in the 3500 block of Southwest 320th Street, a man reported that some juveniles were shooting a pellet gun, which possibly hit a driver on 320th Street. The suspect later contacted police and admitted to the incident.
• Momma I'm coming home: At 7:02 p.m. Aug. 24 in the 2500 block of South 286th Place, a mom reported that her son was pounding on her home's door. The son lives at the house, but the mother hasn't seen him for the last two weeks. When police arrived, the mom was not home and the son said that he wanted to live there, but his mom wouldn't let him in. Police advised him to stay at a friend's house and call them back when his mother was home.
• Angry husband: At 9:01 p.m. Aug. 24 in the 2100 block of Southwest 318th Place, a husband became angry and broke a door off its hinges, knocked a phone out of his wife's hand when she attempted to call 911, and pushed her down and caused pain to her collarbone, according to police. The man was booked into jail. The incident was witnessed by their child.
• Poked in the eye: At 8:49 a.m. Aug. 23 in the 35000 block of 16th Avenue South, a girl assaulted her father by hitting, scratching, pushing, choking and poking him in the eye, according to the police report. The girl fled the scene, but was located at her friend's house and booked into the Buckley Jail.
• Swearing at Sears: At 7:11 p.m. Aug. 23 in the 1700 block of South Commons, a man was trespassed from The Commons Mall for one year for loitering and swearing at Sears. When the man was contacted by police, he was singing, swearing and talking to himself. When asked why he was swearing, the man said that it was because of the music he was listening to and the musician should be blamed for his swearing. The man said that he was bi-polar.
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. --- The Portland Pilots scored twice in the top of the ninth inning before holding on for a 6-5 win over the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders in the 2011 baseball season opener on Friday afternoon at Reese Smith Jr. Field. Portland senior Riley Henricks had three hits and two RBI's, while sophomore Brian Frattali knocked in what proved to be the winning run in the top of the ninth.
The Pilots (1-0) led for most of the game until the Blue Raiders (0-1) tied the score at 4-4 with a run in the bottom of the seventh. Still tied in the ninth, the first two UP batters were retired before senior Matt Mardesich knocked a two-out single to left field.
Pinch hitter Kramer Scott then followed with a clutch double down the left field line that scored Mardesich from first and gave Portland a 5-4 lead. Following a walk to senior Kevin Armijo, Frattali drilled a single up the middle to score Scott and give the Pilots a two-run cushion.
Portland would need that run as Will Skinner would leave the yard with a one-out homer in the bottom of the ninth, pulling MTSU within a run. But UP's Scott Burris (1-0), a left-handed senior who entered the game in the bottom of the seventh, would settle down to retire the final two Middle Tennessee hitters to seal the win.
Burris worked 2.1 innings, allowing the one run in the ninth. He surrendered three hits, struck out one and didn't issue a walk.
MTSU's Keaton Baker (0-1) is saddled with the loss after getting charged with both Portland runs in the ninth. He allowed three hits in an inning and two-thirds and was one of five Middle Tennessee pitchers on the day. Starter Eric Gilley allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks in 4.0 innings, while reliever Jud Stoltz gave up UP's other run.
The Pilots jumped out to a 3-0 lead, scoring a run during the first, third and fourth innings. Junior Beau Fraser picked up the first RBI of the season with a single to center field that scored Henricks. Henricks then tallied an RBI double in the third and a run-scoring single in the fourth.
Portland responded with another run in the fifth after the Blue Raiders crossed the plate in the bottom of the fourth. This time freshman Turner Gill followed a triple by Mardesich with a sacrifice fly to give the Pilots the 4-1 lead.
MTSU pulled within a run with two in the bottom of the fifth before tying it in the seventh. Matthew Drake greeted the new pitcher Burris with an RBI single to right field that knotted the score at 4-4.
Portland starter Owen Jones, a junior right-hander, last 5.1 innings before giving way to three UP relievers. Jones scattered eight hits, allowed three runs and struck out four.
Mardesich also finished with three hits for the Pilots, who out-hit the Blue Raiders 14-12. Fraser, senior Craig Smith and junior transfer Sam Westendorf each had two hits.
The Pilots and Blue Raiders next play the second game of their three-game series on Saturday, with the first pitch slated for 12 p.m. (Pacific). Sunday's series finale is scheduled for 10 a.m.


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Hey, did anyone take it? I did. I thought it was fairly easy, but the reading comprehension passages were crazy! Anyone else?
|By Ausmithe (Ausmithe) on Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 12:12 am: Edit
Yeah, I thought 1-38 were pretty easy...got harder from there on, but not unmanageable.
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August 2, 2013 at 5:04pm
Bad law. Needs to be solved at the local/state level.
August 2, 2013 at 2:47pm
Fact of the matter is that if Conservative White America really understood the level of violent black crime in America which the Jewish controlled Media conceals they'd demand Segregation today.
To get a little taste of what CNN, MSNBC, CBS, NBC, ABC, and yes our beloved FOX fails to report spend a few minutes on the following site.. Save it and revisit from week to week to get a little taste of what is really going on within the cities of America today.
I was going to send you a link to the National Alliance to view one of the more transformative articles I've ever read which proves without question who it is that controls the Media in the US. Unfortunately again this is information which our Jewish oppressors do not want disseminated and are purging from public records.
I can provide you a copy of the article if you email me at firstname.lastname@example.com but I will supply one of the few remaining links to the article which I was able to find.
As I stated this is one of the more comprehensive articles detailing Media ownership in America. It is a must have and I would suggest going to the site and downloaded for future purposes because they are trying to ensure that this information is forever hidden from the American public.
August 2, 2013 at 1:03pm
Posted on the other page of Israeli propaganda… The problem is most of the Jews on the Blaze will never acknowledge the deaths of others because they are incapable of empathy.. Unless of course it's for other Jews..
Aug. 1, 2013 at 9:29pm
you dummy the Jews killed over 40 million Christians and gentiles from 1919-1955 and you pat them on the back like they're your best friend,,those Jews would kill your Christian ass in a second if the world looked the other way and they could get away with it..
I've been trying to avoid coming out and stating that but that's my fear.. People just don't understand who we are dealing with..
Again notice when I challenged Richard about the Empathy for the Millions murdered in cold blood in Russia and he remains speechless.. They simply don't give a damn but hey demand we cry over their Holohoax which they've deceived the whole world with..
August 2, 2013 at 12:25pm
Aug. 1, 2013 at 9:29pm
you dummy the Jews killed over 40 million Christians and gentiles from 1919-1955 and you pat them on the back like they're your best friend,,those Jews would kill your Christian ass in a second if the world looked the other way and they could get away with it..
I've been trying to avoid coming out and stating that but that's my fear.. People just don't understand who we are dealing with..
Again notice when I challenged Richard about the Empathy for the Millions murdered in cold blood in Russia and he remains speechless.. They simply don't give a damn but hey demand we cry over their Holohoax which they've deceived the whole world with..
August 2, 2013 at 12:18pm
Secret Squirrel
Aug. 2, 2013 at 11:01am
I think it's possible, as a woman, she was afraid of a physical confrontation,
and took the easy way out, shoot.
Before we decide, let's look at her record of dealing with the public.
Probably right.
August 2, 2013 at 11:29am
"Beck also called Graham a "nightmare" and an "embarrassment" to South Carolina."
Well that's one thing I can agree with Beck on… But Dr. Paul said that for years.. lol
Anyway I hope she's the real deal.. You don't have to be the most intelligent but just be able to communicate and certainly hold conservative and Constitutional principles..
I'll give the max and work my but off to see that Neo-Con pos removed from office..
August 2, 2013 at 11:25am
Aug. 2, 2013 at 10:42am
August 2, 2013 at 11:22am
Aug. 2, 2013 at 10:34am
Tech I am very much intolerant of you
Well I'm willing to bet that if Conservative America knew who you and your ilk were you'd be rejected and probably expelled from this country. Helps to control the Media and Banks doesn't it?
That's the entire purpose of Glenn Beck.. To protect and guard you so that America never finds out the truth.
Where ever and whenever the truth is discovered the cancer is immediately removed.
So in order to ensure the truth is never discovered the filth launches a Surveillance society and begins consolidating power creating hate speech laws and trying to repeal the 1st and 2nd amendments.
You are so at odds with my Founding fathers.. They would never have tolerated such filth in their lands. Just as King Edward and many before and after him they always protected the people from the Swindlers and perverts.
The only way you are permitted to remain is through complete deception.. Never forget.
August 2, 2013 at 9:22am
Sticks and stones may break your bones but words shall never hurt me….
How many cities, structures, and innocent women and children have the Israeli butchers bombed and slaughtered since Ahmadinejad came into office??
Now how many cities, structures, and villages have the Iranian leaders bombed?
American Jews won't be content until they have successfully initiated another War for Middle class Americans to be shipped overseas in order to be sacrificed to satiate their age old hostilities and arrogance. .
But as long they can sit back and count all the Federal Reserve notes they have swindled with QE to infinity and continue to pervert this nations laws and Constitution it's all Good right?
I've said it before and will say again.. Never has a wicked maniacal group of people ever walked the earth than the _______. Hands down.
Yet they continue to crow because they have so many Americans deceived… And we wonder why they have created a Surveillance society and they want to monitor everything said on the internet.. Never has their message been comprised until today but now thousands are being awaken daily thanks to the internet and they can't stand the fact that the truth is spreading.
August 1, 2013 at 10:59pm
Oh no. Not Glenn.
He's a lover only.. Especially a lover of Jews.. He's truly doing the Lord's work.
August 1, 2013 at 10:56pm
I can't help but notice your portrait of Dr. Duke in the background as if you are defining him as a racist and somehow making yourself look superior.
Well let me inform you of something Glenn Beck. You are a talented individual that shares a lot of the conservative opinions that many across this country hold; however, you are not near the man Dr. David Duke is. You do not possess the integrity, courageousness, and not near the intelligence so please spare us the ********. While it may give you a puffed up sense of moral superiority among many of your more uninformed followers, those who have read behind Dr. Duke and taken the time to listen to him for more than 15 minutes realize that you are out of your league.
Again you feign disgust and disdain for the man but if you had the courage to interview him he'd make a complete fool out of you and expose you for the phony two bit pathetic puppet that you are.. After all your words not mine "You are the premier Rodeo Clown…"
I'll also add that while I don't care for Farrakhan at least I know where he's coming from and know that he's his own man not somebody's damn puppet with the declared job of keeping people distracted..
You're really something Glenn.
Dr. Duke just published new book "The Secret behind Communism".. Order read and understand why the Jewish Media hates him so much..
They do not want you to know the truth.
August 1, 2013 at 9:11pm
Without question.
August 1, 2013 at 9:05pm
That's sort of funny.. lol
yeh they do all hate those innocent jews though.. just don't understand the hate for such a sweet sweet innocent people that never did no bad to nobody. All they want is peace and their land and their torah.. and understanding of why they are chosen.. and peace. and money.. and power.
but they are innocent.
August 1, 2013 at 8:31pm
It's a bit comical that you rave on and on about Adolf and the few thousand deaths he was responsible for during a time of War; however, you don't seem the least bit concerned over the 10s of millions whom Lenin and Stalin tortured in chambers and slaughtered in cold during times of peace? Your boys in Hollywood don't seem to want to make many movies about that either.. Strange isn't it?
It's as if you guys had a dog in the fight…
If the people ever find out richard… You're going to be in trouble.. Better come clean now.
August 1, 2013 at 7:56pm
Aug. 1, 2013 at 6:21pm
Gonzo: "Techenineer (rabid anti-Semite) comes to the defense of The_Jerk (rabid but intelligent anti-Semite). Who could have seen that coming?"
Make a point, or shut up. My teenagers are adept at name calling, and I'm guessing that you're no teenager. Grow up.
That's what I was about to say.. My goodness he dissembles like a Jew.
Never seen such childish ignorant behavior among adults..
Fact is they are short on facts.. bottom line.
You are quoting OT scriptures.. I wonder how many you choose to follow because I know damn good and well you nor anyone else on this site has the guts to follow or adhere to them all..
Bunch of damn hypocrites..
no just like the typical brain dead ignorant spineless Christian you pick and choose what you want to follow and ignore the rest..
August 1, 2013 at 4:27pm
Obama nominated John Koskinen, commissioner of the IRS
Obama to nominate Fed's Raskin as Treasury deputy Wednesday, 31 Jul 2013 | 5:32 PM ET
Larry Summers or Janet Yellen, Who will Obama Pick as Head of Fed?
Ok people of the Blaze. You are not dumb so please explain to me why Mr. Smith can't get a job or even be considered for a job having anything to do with the financial sector in the USA?
I mean the current crop of individuals are not doing that great of job of managing the economy.
Simply creating debt is not a plan for the future..
So is it really just the luck of the draw or are only Jews eligible? lol
Come on folks.. Even I begin to doubt myself sometimes.. Am I delusional or is there something fishy going on here as I suspect?
What if Bill Oreilly, Sean Hannity, or Rush Limbaugh pointed out some of these peculiarities?? Would it matter then? What if they were all Arab? Or Asian? Would you question it then?
I know this is off topic but just wanted to put it out there..
You know Wall Street is having another Party.. Meaning it won' be long before Main Street will experience a very bad hangover…
But nobody knows what in the hell is going on… Just don't understand.. Clueless???
You are owned America..
August 1, 2013 at 3:53pm
However on the positive side Netanyahu is a good Nationalist.
The man loves his people and loves his Nation.. That's not a bad thing.
I love my people too and the US Constitution.
August 1, 2013 at 3:51pm
Aug. 1, 2013 at 3:22pm
The Jerk was right.. He stated facts that you didn't like.. And as always people that hold your views attack the messenger immediately.
You have no fact and you have no truth so as always you resort to name calling.
It gets so old.
No one addressed the historical fact which the Jerk put forth which came right out of the Bible.
August 1, 2013 at 3:39pm
This little 10 minute video shows who the leaders of the homosexual movement are.. Very fascinating.
In reply to The_Jerk's comment on the story Olympic Athletes Will Be Held to Russia's Harsh Anti-Gay Law During the 2014 Games
August 1, 2013 at 1:15pm
Aug. 1, 2013 at 11:40am
My, how the world is changing. Russia becoming more American as America becomes more Soviet.
Oh well today Russians actually rule Russia and they act like Russians… lol
However Americans don't rule America therefore America has become a hell hole of filth perversion and murderers.
Just watch 30 minutes of any network and see if you don't feel like throwing up..
I'd rather eat maggots.
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Show #3782
Regis Philbin, and Zedd.
PLUS: The New Al Jazeera Channel; the Story Behind Neil Armstrong's First Words on the Moon; the Director of Mayan Public Relations; a Top Ten List; and Alan Plugs Reverse Mortgages.
" . . . and now, here is the host of 'Jeopardy' . . . . . . . . David Letterman!"
- "Cold in New York City today. When it gets this cold, it's important to remember that 'layering' is important. In fact, tonight, I am wearing an extra layer of makeup."
News from the television industry . . . Al Jazeera is buying Al Gore's Current TV. Dave saw this report.
ANNOUNCE: "Al Jazeera, the Arab news channel, has purchased Al Gore's struggling Current TV for 500 million dollars. The channel will be relaunched as Al Jazeera America, with new programming such as 'Weird Al Jazeera.'"
We listen to a bit of Weird Al Jazeera singing "Girls Just Want to Have Lunch," spoofing Ms. Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want To Have Fun."
ANNOUNCE: "More news after this."
In a new documentary, Neil Armstrong's brother . . . . Jerry Van Armstrong . . . did not come up with his "one small step" line upon landing on the moon as previously thought. Rather, he wrote it months ahead of time. Armstrong tested out many line in advance and we happen to have the rehearsal tape here tonight. We take a look/listen.
We see Neil Armstrong on the moon skipping about. We listen on a "first step on the moon" line he considered.
NEIL: "We finally put a man on the moon. No word yet on putting a man on Phyllis Diller."
ANNOUNCE: "This has been 'Neil Armstrong's Moon Landing Rehearsal.' "
How about another line Neil Armstrong thought of using when he first stepped on the moon.
We see Armstrong dancing along on the moon. Says Armstrong: "The moon is eerily silent and cold. It's like I landed on my wife. Hey-Ohhhhh!"
ANNOUNCE: "This has been 'Neil Armstrong's Moon Landing Rehearsal.' "
Act 1 tease: "Stay here for the Top Ten Questions People Have About Larry the Vomiting Robot, and Regis Philbin. Trivia Question: What was the first show hosted by Regis Philbin? The answer when we come back."
Alan announcing the answer to the Trivia Question.
ANNOUNCE: "And now the answer to our trivia question: 'What was the first show hosted by Regis Philbin?' . . . . . . . . 'Live! With Regis and Mary Todd Lincoln.' Hope you got it!"
There was no Mayan Apocalypse on December 21st and everyone's been wondering what happened. To explain, we invited Jim Keyes to the show, the Director of Mayan Public Relations.
Jim Keyes enters; stands center stage.
KEYES: "Thank you, Dave, for giving me this forum to talk about recent events. Did the world end? No. Were the Mayans embarrassed? Absolutely. I'm here to admit that mistakes were made, and that several high-ranking Mayans have been fired or reassigned. But we know that's not good enough for you folks. You were misled, disappointed and inconvenienced. That's why we're making the following offer: If within the past 1,200 years you purchased one of the defective Mayan calendars, simply return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, plus a free 2013 Mayan Joke-a-Day Calendar. You'll love it. It's a real hoot! The Mayans are committed to making this right, and regaining your trust. Thanks, and happy new year."
Keyes exits. Dave is satisfied, feeling Keyes and the Mayans did the right thing.
- The Health and Safety Laboratory in Northern England has developed a humanoid simulated vomiting system to study the spread of contagious infections, such as norovirus. We take a look at a clip of Larry, the Vomiting Robot.
8. "Does he also vacuum, like my vomiting Roomba?"
7. "How often does he eat at the Hello Deli?"
2. "Will this solve our vomit shortage?"
My 3 submissions in case needed:
- "Have you ever sat in the balcony for that Paul Rudd play?"
- "Larry? Aren't you Nick Nolte?"
- "Are you related to Dyspeptic Donald?"
They weren't needed.
Regis is a little steamed that Larry the Vomiting Robot opened for him tonight.
Regis shows some concern for Dave now that Dave has recently picked up skiing. Dave's been at it for a few years now. Does he fall down a lot? Dave: "Oh, yeah, and that's just in the restaurant." Dave says Harry does very well.
Ever see little kids ski? They show incredible balance and skill at such a young age. They zig-zag right past you while you're trying to snowplow . . . . . or stem-christie. (I've been using the "stem-christie/skiing" reference for years and no one seems to know what I'm talking about. Stem-christie is a ski term, right?) Anyway, the reason little tykes are so good at skiing is because of their low center of gravity. That's my theory, anyway. For you tall, lanky folk, you can use that as an excuse.
Dave picks up the phone. He has someone he'd like to call. Dave punches in a long-distance number. Who is he calling? Regis asks, "Oprah?" Dave shhh's Regis, adding "It's not the paramedics. Relax." On the other end, Don Rickles. Mr. Warmth wonders why Dave called, asking "Oh, you're that lonely?" After some chit-chat, Dave tells Don he's going to put Regis on the phone. We hear Mr. Rickles moan, "Oh, why? Why?" Regis gets on the phone and Don chastises, "Can't you handle anything by yourself?"
Dave takes back the phone and asks Don, "Does this sound like I'm hanging up?" As Don begins to answer, Dave hangs up.
Hey, hey! How 'bout that Notre Dame! Regis will be there for the big championship game vs. Alabama on Monday night.
Dave shares that he was nominated for a People's Choice Award. Unfortunately, Dave didn't win. Dave wonders, "What's wrong with the people?" The People's Choice is on CBS . . . couldn't they rig the voting like they did for the Kennedy Honors?
Dave asks Regis if he would go back on the Kelly show as a guest if asked. Regis isn't sure, since he's never been asked. Dave thinks he knows why Regis left the show and blames it all on that beady-eyed little weasel, Gelman. Regis comes to the defense of the beady-eyed little weasel, saying he's quite a producer. At least it sounded like a defense.
Something's been bothering Regis. He wonders if he saw correctly . . . . Did Dave kiss Dustin Hoffman on the lips? As Dave tries to explain what happened, the clip comes up like magic of Dave kissing Dustin on the lips.
Oh, Dave, Dave, Dave . . . . couldn't you see what Regis was doing? Couldn't you tell what Regis was hoping for? He was practically begging for it! Instead of Dave leaning over and kissing Regis on the lips, Dave throws to commercial.
Dave asks Regis about his appearing on some ghost show. Regis admits he once saw a ghost.
Dave shouts with alarm, "You once saw a ghost? Was it Frank Gifford?"
There was a ghost-hunting show a long time ago and Regis decided he wanted to interview the ghost hunters when Regis had a show in California. Regis and the ghost hunters went to a house that was a known ghost hangout in search of a ghost. After some hours, Regis saw something. It was on the wall . . . an image . . . that wasn't there before. Was it the ghost? Maybe it was. Regis flicked on the lights to get a better look. At least that's his story. Sounds to me like he was a scared. Anyway, when the lights came on the image disappeared. Regis continued with the story. Dave concluded,
"All this story needs is an ending." But Regis continued on in search of an ending, but didn't really find one.
Regis Philbin - You can see him March 8th at the Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
ANNOUNCE: "Why does this bit always have a shot of the audience? Can we try something else?" (shot changes to Shecky footage - b/w of fats guys on a motorcycle with side car) "Now we're talking! Join us tomorrow as Dave welcomes Tracy Morgan, Marv Albert, and Everest. Back after this."
Back from commercial, Dave hears laughter. He's quite surprised since it is so rarely heard in the theater. He looks over to find our announcer Alan Kalter yukking it up. What gives?
ALAN: "You crack me up, Dave." (to the camera) "Hell, I'm Alan Kalter, star of the Late Show with David Letterman. This is a message from people 62 and over. What if I told you there' tax-free money to be made? That's right! Sign up for a reverse mortgage today and before you know it, you'll be living on Easy Street. (Alan laughs) How does it work? Who knows? Leave all of that to the lawyers! Just go to my website at KalterFinancial.com . . . . (Dave grows impatient) . . . I'm almost done, Dave. Give your bank information and then call your friends and tell them you're rich! I did it! Talk show host David Letterman did it! And so can you!"
Freeze on Alan.
Quick Announce: "Results not guaranteed. Not affiliated with a financial institution. Alan Kalter and KalterFinancial are not liable for any losses. Consult with a professional before taking financial risks. KalterFinancial is an equal opportunity lender."
The gifted musician and DJ from Germany performed a song from his CD, "Clarity," accompanied by guest vocalist, Foxes. The song: "Clarity"
And that was our show for Thursday January 3, 2013.
Some of my resolutions for the new year:
- To finally learn how to tightly wrap a sandwich in wax paper.
- Learn how to write in Wingding
- Relose 15 pounds
Over the break, I actually had time to rent some movies off the TV. In spite of sitting through "Rock of Ages," it was still a very enjoyable time off. I also watched "The Way We Were" and "Ted." Besides being so adorable, what did Barbra Streisand see in Robert Redford? C'mon, they had nothing in common. As soon as she got him she tried to change him. Why couldn't she let the happy man be happy?
Can anyone explain "Rock of Ages" to me? Mostly the "Why?"
If the NHL ever gets around to playing this year, they'll start so late they'll have the playoffs before the regular season.
Did you watch The Kennedy Center Honors last week, celebrating Dustin Hoffman, Natalia Makarova , Buddy Guy, Led Zeppelin, and Mr. Dave Letterman? Very enjoyable, very entertaining. I particularly enjoyed Ray Romano's telling of his first appearance on the Late Show. He recalls how he received a phone call a day or two later from the Late Show with an offer of a future production deal. I was in the control room following his stand-up that night and remember seeing a big wig lean over to another wig that was big and said, "Let's get him."
Hugh Hefner's best man was his little brother, Keith, 83
Do radio program directors realize how many people slam off the radio station when they begin to hear the Kars-for-Kids commercial? I can't turn it off fast enough. It was cute the first time, but is now like fingernails across a chalkboard. Incredibly annoying.
Teens . . . . ask your parents what a chalkboard is.
It's Donald "Sam Drucker" Drone
This concludes another installment of CAMEO MENTION OF A WAHOO READER
Michael Z. McIntee
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Ai foxnunes! Ai estão algumas musicas das quais curto... mpb's por sinal... haha. Não sei quais vc prefere... mas essas além de terem um otimo ritmo, possuem um vasto significado.
Well, for those who aren't brazilians, I'll just post a few of our musics in order to not hold anything back. And in this case I'll post the ones I prefer; from a band called "Legião Urbana" (Urban Legion).
Anyway, if there are any doubts, just tell me because some of these lyrics are mine and others I found on internet.
Geração Coca-Cola(Brazilian PT)
Coke Generation
When we were born we have been programmedTo receive what you allPushed into us together with the canned foodFrom the USA, from nine to six.
Since when we were kids we eat garbageCommercial and industrialBut now it's our turnWe will spit back the garbage on top of you
We are the children of the revolutionWe are bourgeois without religionWe are the nation's futureCoke Generation
After 20 years in the schoolIt isn't difficult to learnEvery cheat of your dirty gameIt shouldn't be like this
Let's do our homeworkAnd then you'll seeYour children dropping kingsDoing comedy in the movies with your laws
We are the children of the revolutionWe are bourgeois without religionWe are the nation's futureCoke GenerationCoke GenerationCoke GenerationCoke Generation
After 20 years in schoolIt isn't difficult to learnEvery cheat of your dirty gameIt shouldn't be like this
Que país é esse?!
What kind of country is this?!
In the favelas, in the SenateThere's mess everywhereNo one respects our ConstituitionBut everybody believes in the progress of our nation(?)
What kind of country is this?What kind of country is this?What kind of country is this?
In the Amazon river , AraguaiaBaixada FluminenseMato Grosso, Minas Gerais,and in the Northeast, everything's in peaceI'll rest when my death comesBut the bloodshed goes on and onStaining papers, truthfull documentsTo bosses and kingpins' relieve, I say:What kind of country is this?What kind of country is this?What kind of country is this?This 3th world thing, if it's just abroad mocking, let it aloneBut Brazil will become richWe'll earn thousands in moneywhen we sell the souls of all our indiansin a auctionWhat kind of country is this?What kind of country is this?What kind of country is this?
Take your hands off meI don't belong to youIsn't dominating me like thisThat you'll understand meI may be aloneBut i really know where i amYou may even doubtI don't think this is love
Is it only imagination?Will nothing happen?Is all of this in vain?Will we be able to win?Ow Ow Oooooooowww
We'll lose ourselves between monstersOf our own creation?Whole nights will beMaybe for being afraid of the darknessWe'll be awakeImagining some solutionTo make this selfishnessDo not break our heart
Why fight?If it's unintentionallyWho would protect us?Will we have toAnswerFor the most mistakesYou and I?
And now one of my favorites... I mean, by this singer.
Pra não dizer que não falei das flores...
Before singing, Geraldo, the singer, says the following words:
"Hey, do you know what I think of? I think... only one more thing: Antonio Carlos de Ouvinte and Chico Buarque de Holanda deserve surely our respect... *Crowd* (boo)
Our function is making songs; and the function of judging, in this instant, up to the examiners... *Crowd* (boo) ... Please... there's only once thing again, for those... for those who keep thinking who is supporting me hooting... PEOPLE, PEOPLE, please! Okay, look, there's just ONLY a thing... Life isn't made only of festivals and parties" ...
So that no one says I never sung of flowers
Walking ahead and singingFollowing the verses of the melodyWe all are equal,United or not,In the schools and streetsIn the fields or building stationsWe are walking ahead and singingFollowing the verses of the melody
Come on, let's go awayBecause it's not wise to be waiting forThe wise does not let the chance pass byHe never waits for it to come(2x)
Along the fields there is hungerEven with abundant plantationsAnd in the streets,Streams of doubtful peopleWho still take a flowerAs the strongest symbol of their convictionsPeople who still believe thatFlowers can put down the rage of guns
Come on, let's go awayBecause it's not wise to be waiting forThe wise does not let the chance pass byHe never waits for it to come
We see armed soldiersSome of them were ever loved, others were notMost are equally lostHolding a gun in handIn the headquarters, they are taught ofThat old pretty lesson"To die for the sake of the Land"But to go on without an opinion
In the schools and streetsIn the fields or buildind stationsWe all are like soldiersHolding guns or notWalking ahead and singingFollowing the verses of the melodyWe all are equalUnited or not
Our convictions now rest in our mindsThe flowers were shot downThere is alone the faith in the coming futureAnd a page of the history to be writtenWalking ahead and singingFollowing the verses of the melodyLearning and teachingAlways a new lesson
Oh yeah, I also enjoy listening to them. Simply stupendous... If possible I'll post a few of their musics here somewhen.
And btw, is this Capablanca in your photo?
Haha Almostmaster, verdade... pena que agora o forró tá enferrujando... LOL. mas ainda dá pra acompanhar o ritmo...
I love the older music of Brazil. Jobim, Bonfa, and Gilberto to name a few.
Inactive group/team
by ninfan 3 years ago
Is there any Brazilian opening?
by ninfan 4 years ago
Músicas Brasileiras/ Brazilian musics
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Fotinos Brothers
2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
California: Napa Valley
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ALERT: Today's very highly recommended (94 point and Gold Medal - World Wine Championship) Cabernet Sauvignon will sell out. At today's price, the wine will not last the day, so please read this review and see if this wine is for you.
Today's Fotinos Brothers 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was the smash hit of a recent tasting panel. We ended our tasting with this wine and by the end of the tasting, each panelist was on his or her feet, animatedly discussing its virtues. We all agreed that this is one of the best Cabs that we'd reviewed in some time.
If only we could get our hands on more of this elegant and flavor-packed delight.
When we discovered Fotinos Brothers, we fell in love with their wines. The Pinot Noir that we showcased earlier this year was so incredible that we sent Agent Red back to the winery to secure today's CS.
This complex wine is delicious and packed with deep aromas and deeper flavors. The velvet-smooth mouthfeel and the integrated tannins give the wine a very elegant overall feel.
Decant this classic Cabernet Sauvignon for at least 30 minutes, and you'll be rewarded with an even softer - and tastier - drinking experience!
Tasting Profile
Dark and mysterious, with a bold crimson heart. At the edge of the wine, a pretty garnet ring runs around the glass.
Very well integrated with a vibrant lush and heady nose of dried violets, blackberry jam, leather, sweet spice, dried dark rose buds,
Juicy and bold in perfect juxtaposition, with sweet berry fruit, blueberry pie, plum and blackberry that balances against dried violets, tobacco, dark chocolate, smoky vanilla bean, leather and dark spice.
Elegant and exceedingly long with dark berry, tobacco and dried flowers linger forever.
Seared duck breast with cherries and port sauce.
What the Winery Says
This Cabernet Sauvignon is grown on our single, Lake Spring Ranch Vineyard in Northern Napa Valley. Warm valley days and cool nights, create the ideal microclimate for this exceptional Cabernet. The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon have received multiple gold medals in various international wine competitions, finished in the top 1% of all wines entered and received a 94 point rating. Our uncompromising viticulture techniques yield deeply concentrated and complex fruit, rich in flavor. After being hand selected and double sorted, they are barrel aged in French oak for 24 months and bottle aged for a minimum of one year prior to being released.
This is a full-bodied, fruit forward, Cabernet with firm tannins and a nice acid backbone. The palate displays beautiful berry flavors of black cherry and cassis along with a hint of smoke. With nuances of toasted oak and spice this wine balances out with a smooth, silky finish.
- Winemaker
- Tom Fotinos
- Accolades
- 94 Points and Gold Medal Winner - World Wine Championships
- Appellation
- Napa Valley, California
- Vineyard Designation
- Lake Spring Ranch Vineyard
- Case Production
- 350 Cases
- 14.7%
About the Winery
In Lefkas, Greece, toward the end of the 19th Century, our grandfather, Christos, was taught the art of traditional wine making by his father. Christos immigrated to the United States in the early part of the 20th Century and eventually farmed his own vineyard in Sonoma, California.
As Christos perfected his viticulture and wine making techniques, he passed his knowledge along to his son, Tom, our father. As children we were immersed in this deep tradition, working in the vineyard in the Spring and Summer months and harvesting in the Fall. Being a large family, twenty or so of us would meet monthly at our grandparent's home and vineyard enjoying food, wine and each other.
Sundays at our grandparent's house were spent eating Greek lunches under the grape arbor with family and friends. This was back in the days when we would climb inside half barrels and stomp grapes with our feet. We have come a long way since then.
In 1968, our father, Tom, purchased his own vineyard. He used the traditional skills of his heritage along with his own contemporary ideas to create one of the best private label Pinot Noir's in Napa Valley. In the 1970's, he won many 1st place ribbons in Napa, Sonoma, and Santa Rosa County wine making contests.
We grew up with this rich history of wine making, honing our skills to produce what has taken four generations to perfect, our 2006 Pinot Noir. Unfortunately, our father passed away in 1983. We want to dedicate this first vintage in his memory. Our mother, Martha, remains involved in the family vineyard, carrying on our father's legacy.
Vineyard Notes
Since 1969, the George Fotinos family has been growing premium pinot noir grapes. What was once a prune orchard on Old Sonoma Road today is 25 acres of premium pinot noir vines and reservoir at 100' elevation in the heart of Napa's Carneros region.
The vineyard is planted to Dijon 115, Pommard and Calera Selection clones. The average age of the vines is 21 Years.
The vineyard is operated with sustainable farming practices and sufficient irrigation from captured rainwater each year. The first vintage of Fotinos Vineyard Pinot Noir was bottled in 2003. George passed away in August of 2014, but Fotinos Vineyard carries on as a family partnership between Vivian, Angela, Margaret, and Elaine.


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By any chance is the master for the die taken from your Cub
Pony Master wrote:Those toys sure do look sharp! I am sure VideoDoc will be after 7 or 8 of those Demo's.
brianJ wrote:They are fantastic. Gonna have to get my boy Emerson one to with his fleet!
SteveB wrote:By any chance is the master for the die taken from your Cub
Not mine Rudi. It was the co host of Central Indiana Cub Fest's Demo that was used for the master
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Syracuse, NY -- Thousands of residents across Central New York and throughout New York state will vote today on school budgets for the 2013-14 school year.
In many districts, voters also will elect school board members and vote on propositions.
In Onondaga County proposed spending plans included tax levy increases from
1.25 percent to 5.33 percent. North Syracuse Central School District is the only district in Onondaga County that will need a "super-majority," or 60 percent approval, to pass its budget.
Syracuse.com has created a searchable database where you can find and compare Central New York districts' budget information, including proposed spending, tax levy and enrollment and other information. We created another database where you can compare the more than 600 districts in the state.
An analysis of the data finds:
- The median proposed spending increase in CNY is 2.94 percent
- The median proposed tax levy increase in CNY is 2.51 percent.
- Moravia, in Cayuga County, had the largest proposed tax levy increase in the region with 9.97 percent and in Onondaga County, North Syracuse Central School District has the largest proposed tax levy increase with 5.33 percent.
- Among Central New York's 44 school districts, just three have tax caps below 2 percent for the 2013-14 school year. The median tax cap - the midpoint where half are higher and half are lower - is 4.8 percent.
- Of those 44 districts, 10 of them can raise taxes by 6 percent or more without having to override the cap. An override would require a "super-majority" of at least 60 percent of voters to pass.
Details on each proposed school budget, propositions and school board candidates are here:
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East Syracuse Minoa Central School District
Fabius-Pompey Central School District
Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District
Jordan Elbridge Central School District
LaFayette Central School District
Liverpool Central School District
Lyncourt Union Free School District
Marcellus Central School District
North Syracuse Central School District
Onondaga Central School District
Skaneateles Central School District
Solvay Union Free School District
West Genesee School District
Polls open 6 a.m. or 9 a.m. depending on the district. Polls close at 9 p.m. Check syracuse.com tonight for results.
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The sound of Bella's lullaby and Christina Perri's A thousand years (that song couldn't be more perfect) fills the air of my last days of a Twihard. No I don't mean I am handing in my fandom card but since the first time we all watched Edward and Bella's first kiss on screen we knew like all wonderful things this story must come to an end one day. And the day has past and gone The epic conclusion to the…Continue
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Sen. Teplitz, Rep. Cutler Announce Creation of New Government Reform Caucus
On March 18, 2013
HARRISBURG, March 18, 2013 — State Sen. Rob Teplitz and state Rep. Bryan Cutler today announced the creation of a bipartisan, bicameral Government Reform Caucus to develop and promote legislation to reform state government.
Teplitz and Cutler discussed the new caucus during a news conference today in Harrisburg. They also presented their own pieces of reform legislation. They said they believe that bringing fundamental reforms to state government is the only way to put the General Assembly in a position to truly address the commonwealth's major issues.
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"Pennsylvania faces critical substantive challenges, including the need for great schools, good jobs, lower taxes and safe roads and bridges. The best way that we can address these issues is by first reforming the way this state government operates," said Teplitz (D-Dauphin/York). "An open, transparent, and inclusive government will not only restore the public's trust, but it will also allow elected officials to work together more efficiently and effectively in order to move Pennsylvania forward."
Teplitz has authored bills that would allow independent audits of the General Assembly and its accounts; eliminate the automatic annual mid-term cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for state legislators; suspend pay for both the governor and legislators if the state budget is not approved on time; prohibit lame-duck legislative sessions; prohibit state agencies from hiring lobbyists to lobby other state agencies; and allow registered independents to vote in primary elections.
Teplitz is also in the process of drafting a workable gift ban bill. In addition, since taking office in January, he has co-sponsored numerous other reform bills, addressing the topics of a state constitutional convention, non-partisan legislative redistricting, same-day voter registration, no-cause absentee ballots, initiative and referenda, and reducing the size of the General Assembly.
"Our representative democracy was made to put the citizens in control of their government," said Cutler (R-Lancaster). "This push for good government is about ensuring lawmakers remain focused on serving the needs and the will of the people. Their priorities should always be considered first. There should be no room for corruption or abuse in our system. This Government Reform Caucus will act as a bipartisan sentinel to defend the interests of the citizens of our Commonwealth."
Cutler has authored legislation that would restore the part-time Legislature to combat escalating costs and the excessively slow legislative process, restructure appointments by the governor to base them on merit rather than political favors, increasing penalties on lobbyists who fail to properly register, forfeit gains of lobbyists realized through illegal means, select judges based on merit to focus on qualifications and experience rather than fundraising and politics, reform the policy on reimbursement of legal fees for lawmakers and staff to comply with the Constitution of Pennsylvania, limit the base amount of annuities to prevent public retirees from earning more in retirement than they did while working for the government, ensure that there is a very clear line between governmental functions and political activity, and budget on a two-year cycle to save costs and budget more efficiently.
Teplitz and Cutler will co-chair their newly formed Government Reform Caucus. Other charter members of the caucus include Sens. John Blake (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe), Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland), Pat Browne (R-Lehigh/Monroe/Northampton), Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland), Mike Brubaker (R-Chester/Lancaster), John Eichelberger (R-Bedford/Blair/Fulton/Huntingdon/Mifflin), Ted Erickson (R-Chester/Delaware), Scott Hutchinson (R-Butler/Clarion/Erie/Forest/Venango/Warren), John Rafferty (R-Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Judy Schwank (D-Berks), and Mike Stack (D-Philadelphia).
Participants from the House include Reps. Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster), Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike), Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder), Tina Davis (D-Bucks), Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), Pamela DeLissio (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland), Eli Evankovich (R-Westmoreland/Armstrong), Garth Everett (R-Lycoming), Mindy Fee (R-Lancaster), Jaret Gibbons (D-Lawrence/Beaver/Butler), Glen Grell (R-Cumberland), Rob Kauffman (R-Cumberland/Franklin), Patty Kim (D-Dauphin), John Lawrence (R-Chester), Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh), Steven Mentzer (R-Lancaster), Rick Saccone (R-Washington/Allegheny), Mario Scavello (R-Monroe), Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton), RoseMarie Swanger (R-Lebanon) and Dan Truitt (R-Chester).
Government Reform Legislation
State Sen. Rob Teplitz (D-Dauphin/York)
Independent Audits of the General Assembly: Senate Bill 690 amends the state constitution to authorize an independent audit of the General Assembly and its accounts by the Auditor General. Senate Bill 691 requires that those audits be conducted annually.
Elimination of Annual Legislative COLAs: Senate Bill 692 eliminates the automatic annual mid-term cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for legislators. Senate Bill 693 amends the state constitution to make clear that no legislator can receive a COLA in the middle of a term.
Suspension of Pay for Late Budget: Senate Bill 694 suspends pay for both the governor and members of the General Assembly if the state budget is not passed by the midnight June 30 deadline.
No Lame-Duck Sessions: Senate Bill 695 prohibits the General Assembly from holding votes in even-numbered years during the period of time between the general election and the swearing in of the new legislature, with an exception for special sessions called by the governor.
Open Primaries: Senate Bill 696 allows registered Independents to temporarily change their registration status so that they can vote in primary elections.
Lobbying Reform: Senate Bill 697 prohibits the use of taxpayer dollars by all three branches of state government to hire outside lobbyists to lobby other state government agencies.


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Now that the upcoming PLINC site is getting some press, I realized that we didn't highlight an important part of the House Industries site redesign. If you've ever wondered which OpenType features a font has or what those features do, click on the "More Options" part of the type tester for each font. You'll get to play will all those cultural sets in Studio Lettering or see Ed Interlock in action. See something you like? You can email it to that client holding your project's purse strings to persuade them to open said strings. Liked what you set before? Just click on it in the history window to go back. Ever wondered what all those figure styles look like in Neutraface Slab Text? Go nuts.
All this made possible by Lettersetter and the coding skill of Brook Elgie.
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Online Chat: Juggling Work and Caregiving
AARP expert and author Amy Goyer discusses being a caregiver for her parents in her new book.
Are you caring for a loved one while working a full or part-time job? Although caregiving can be a richly rewarding experience, balancing work responsibilities with those of your loved one can be challenging.
Amy Goyer, author of Juggling Work and Caregiving, discussed her new bookand answered your questions. Read the transcript above.
After the chat, connect with other caregivers: If you would like to share advice with and receive tips and general information from caregivers in similar situations, become a part of AARP's caregiver community.
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Jeanne Webster of Swatara Township joined the Central Dauphin School Board Monday.
Webster, 47, was named by the board March 10 to fill the unexpired term of Erin Burlew, who resigned from the board less than a month after beginning her first elected term.
Webster will serve as an appointee until December 2015, and may, if she chooses, run for the seat in the 2015 election.
She represents Central Dauphin School District's Region 1, which includes Swatara Township and the boroughs of Penbrook and Paxtang.
An East High graduate and lifelong resident of Central Dauphin School District, Webster is the owner of Ice Cream Heaven & Bar-B-Que Cottage on Derry Street.
Judge Michael Smith administered the oath of office before Monday's school board meeting. Webster was flanked by her husband, Charlie, and daughter CeeCee during the brief ceremony.
Her first action as a school board member was an abstention from a vote on personnel changes, which the board had discussed in executive session prior to the meeting.
Burlew also began her tenure on the board as an appointee in March 2012, completing the unexpired term of board member Jason Lambrino, then won her seat in the 2013 election. Both she and Lambrino stepped down due to conflicts of interest with new jobs.


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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - An Alabama man this afternoon was sentenced to 27 months in prison and ordered to pay nearly $66,000 restitution in a scheme in which he sold timber rights to land in St. Clair County he didn't own.
Tommy D. Fuqua, also known as Tommy Briscoe, was also ordered by U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Hopkins to forfeit another $58,000. But the judge recommended that any amount collected under the forfeiture first go towards paying the restitution to the victims in the case.
Fuqua, who was indicted by a federal grand jury in May, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in June. According to court documents, during the summer of 2010 Fuqua used a cell phone with a Virginia number to pose as an out-of-state resident wanting to sell the timber rights to land he owned in St. Clair County.
Fuqua's time spent in jail in federal or state custody since his arrest in St. Clair County in February 2011 will be credited to his sentence, Hopkins ordered. State charges related to the federal case are being dropped, court officials said.
Fuqua's attorney, Kevin R. Roberts, said after the hearing that they are pleased with the sentence. Fuqua did apologize for his actions, he said.
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Target 1: Iapetus
Target 1: Iapetus
Davide Silvestri
Cassini Visiting Researcher
Hi. My name is Davide. I'm a Ph.D. student conducting research at JPL.
I'm collaborating with the Cassini team to evaluate new techniques for spacecraft navigation.
For this observation, I think that we should point Cassini toward Iapetus, which is our Target number one.
Iapetus is one of the most interesting moons in the solar system.
This moon is shaped like a walnut, with a mountain range around its equator that is taller than Mount Everest.
Iapetus is tidally locked to Saturn, meaning it always has the same side facing Saturn.
Our own moon is also tidally locked, so we always see the same side of our moon.
One of the most intriguing things about Iapetus is that half of its surface is covered in what looks like powered sugar, while the other half is very dark.
The reasons behind this color difference are not completely understood.
Further observation could help us learn more about this mysterious moon.
I think Target one is the best target for Cassini.
If you agree with me, choose Target number one.
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Faux News: Once again, Fox News has created its own story. There's this rapper named PSY who has a real popular video called 'Gangnam Style." It's been out for
four or five months, I believe. Fox News NEVER had a problem with this guy until it was announced that he was going to perform for a benefit for charity at the White House, and guess what? Fox News found out back in 2004 the guy had a rap song about the war in Iraq and had some disparaging things to say about America. You know good and well that Fox News has known about this guy the whole time and they held it and held it and then all of a sudden they created a false controversy about this.
Fox Stands Alone: I couldn't help but laugh when the
guy says Fox News tells all these lies and that he doesn't understand why anybody would watch Fox News when they tell all these lies. Is this guy for real? Does he believe CNN, ABC and NBC and CBS? There are more lies and propaganda coming out of those stations than anyone could ever think about doing. But yet, this guy seems to believe everything that those stations put out. At least when Fox does put stuff out there is another side to the story once in a while. But you sure don't get any side but the liberal side from regular networks.
Stirring the Pot: I'm getting sick and tired of hearing synthetic marijuana compared to real marijuana. I am 59 years old and I have been smoking pot since I was 11. I own four businesses, I employ about 2,500 people, and I have never had a problem with pot. I love to smoke it, I wish it was legal. I just can't understand all these people who have never smoked marijuana that want to put it down in their lives. That is calling the kettle black, isn't it?
And Your Point Is?: Listening to the news, I see where there have been several arrests made for prostitution. Most marriages started out with the woman using her body. Prostitution is the oldest profession EVER. Read your Bible.
Selling Our Souls: I heard that the Chinese government is buying AIG and a solar battery company from the U.S. government because these companies are either owned by the government or have so many grants and loans that they can't pay off, so the U.S. is allowing the Chinese to buy these companies up. How many more companies will the U.S. sell to the Chinese to pay off the debts that we owe?
How Drastic!: Governor Bentley was talking about how it was so important that we not go off the 'Fiscal Cliff' because it would cost Alabama so many jobs and throw us into another recession. And in his next breath he said but "we have to stop spending so much money and make drastic cuts because this country is broke." Well Governor, what do you think the 'Fiscal Cliff' is? It's drastic cuts! That's what it is.
How it All Started: In 1912 and 1913, a group of people called the Gettys, Carnegies, Mellons and Rockefellers and other of the social elite met at Jekyll Island and developed a system of progressive income tax and the Federal Reserve. In 1914, the Woodrow Wilson administration put it into effect. This was to keep people in their place and not let very many people rise above 'their station.' These Progressives are now called 'Liberal Democrats.' Read the book called "The Creature of Jekyll Island." One of the only ways to get the country back on its feet is to do away with the progressive income tax and go to a flat tax.
Museum of Debt: I see whoever that guy is over that museum down there is wanting more money. Says the council down there wants to find out why. That thing is never going to pay for itself as it is. Old Sam Jones is talking about how many millions of dollars that thing makes, but it won't ever pay for itself in the rest of the years before it falls down. Make that contractor come up and build that building for what he said it was going to cost. If he can't do it for what he said he would, he ought not to be a contractor in the first place.
Dazed Drivers: Mobile drivers are dazed and confused. If there is any city in America that has worse drivers, I'd like to know what it is.
Nice Wheels: I guess the City of Mobile decided to spend that new police car money on getting some new vehicles for themselves. Why do city council members need to have Lincoln Blackwood pickup trucks? And the mayor has a Lincoln Blackwood, an Escalade and a Hummer. I think he has four vehicles. At some point in time, $500,000 for new vehicles for the mayor is a little bit extreme. Next thing you know, the police will want to drive around in Maseratis and Porches and Ferraris.
More About Taxes: People are talking about Obama being obsessed with raising taxes on the rich. He's not obsessed – that's what he campaigned on and now he has to honor that. They should pay their fair share. Even if they do pay more, they're still going to lie and cheat and steal and have these high-powered lawyers where they aren't paying any taxes, anyway. The problem is, they have always had their way in America. It's like giving something to a baby and then trying to take it away.
Subs Are Teachers, Too: I wanted to talk about some individuals that schools cannot do without. These are substitute teachers. They are very, very underpaid – only about $8 per hour. That's ridiculous. They should be getting gas mileage and $2-3 more per hour. Teachers could kick in some of this. Schools would have to close if it weren't for substitute teachers. They actually do teach. My kids have told me that sometimes they learn more from the substitutes than from the regular teachers. That's the truth. These substitutes need a raise. They are hard-working individuals, are smart, and they need to be able to buy medical insurance like the regular teachers do. We really do owe the substitute teachers something.
I'll Take That!: All these police officers and city/county workers who do this or that and get administrative suspension with pay for four months or eight months and then get hired back – that's no punishment. They should not be getting paid while they're off. If they're innocent, then hire them back and pay them their back pay. As long as they are getting paid while they're off – I would do that, too. That's called a vacation.
Union Dues: I just want the union people to know, that being a retired military person I am only going to draw 45 percent of my retirement for over 30 years. And that's not getting Blue Cross/Blue Shield or a full pension like you cats are. Your time is up. The showing in Michigan today is a sign of things to come.


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For a great break during lunch or for an early morning boost, one of my favorite things is a quick trip to Jackson Bottom Wetlands. They are close by on the south end of the city and a refreshing change from computers and cityscape.
At the moment, the wetlands are in annual flood mode, so the views and perspective are different from any other time of the year. In two brief excursions of about 30 minutes each on Sunday afternoon and early Monday morning, it was fairly easy to see egrets, a great blue heron, a red-tailed hawk, red winged blackbirds, the ever-present geese, and, possibly, a mourning dove.
If I'd gone a bit earlier on Monday or later on Sunday, the chance of seeing some of the mammals would have been better: beaver, nutria, coyote are some of the more commonly seen.
According to Paula Seid, who was working at the Education Center on Sunday, the flooding is a bit later than usual this year. And while impressive, not quite as high as many years. Seid also mentioned that the water will likely recede within a week or two – barring any more heavy rain storms – so the viewing of the high water is best now.
Most of the trails are closed because of the high water, but the viewing station and immediate trail heads behind the Education Center are open, as is the walkway to the north of the Clean Water Services building.
A bird book and binoculars seem to always come in handy at the wetlands, as does any type of camera. If you're not sure what you're looking at, chances are someone working in the Education Center will. And if you get a great shot, feel free to share it in the comments below.
Jackson Bottom Wetlands is at 2600 S.W. Hillsboro Hwy. The Education Center is open Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the trails are open from dawn to dusk. (No dogs or bicycles, please.)


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Updated plant makes work more efficient
Bettcher's plant now has a new layout and new parts washer to make the factory more efficient in metal stamping. The company offers four-slide and multi-slide ports, wireforms, deep-draw parts and large transfer-die stampings. It specializes in stampings for power tools, lawn and garden equipment, household appliances, HVAC, heavy transportation and plumbing.
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Acting Globally, Thinking Globally: Knowing where we have come from
Posted on 20 April 2012
This is the second of a five-part series of blog posts by Keith Johnston on the role of international board members in the governance of international NGOs.
By Keith Johnston
Who are we? Where have we come from? How do we honour our roots while becoming more global and more effective? These are critical questions for the board of any INGO and they are useful starting points for a new board member. Ask around and see what range of responses you get.
One of the things I have learnt from the Vision Works discussions, an annual meeting of the chairs and executive directors of most of the international development, human rights, and environmental alliances, organised by the Berlin Civil Society Center, is that all our organisations are seeking a holy grail of being more effective in a much more global world. We tend to be reaching for the same organisational goals (although our missions may be quite different) but each is also both constrained and strengthened by its own history.
It helps to be really clear about where your organisation has come from, its history (or the histories of different affiliates), core values, and commitments. While most INGOs are relatively large organisations active in many countries, the origins of these groups are usually stories of committed individuals and small groups standing up for what they believed, often in the face of ridicule and abuse and sometimes in danger to their lives. Justly we can be proud of our pioneers and of people we have served with.
As we look back from our more institutional perspective it helps to see the ways that our histories shape who we are today. One of the reasons Oxfam International values its history as a confederation is because of the importance prior Oxfams have put on being community-based organisations grounded in their own countries. Amnesty International values its elective democracy partly because the organisation puts a priority on human and individual rights and the rights of democratic engagement. It suits Greenpeace International to operate as a federation, and seek to be a more fleet-of-foot federation, because of the emphasis the organisation places on acting decisively with unity, speed, and flexibility.
It helps to see the logic in each of these approaches. It also helps to see that this is not the whole story. Nor is it the only way to organise an international NGO. Others do it differently and for good reasons.
We want to understand and honour our histories but not be held in thrall to them. We seek to serve the current and future mission of our organisation – whether it is eliminating poverty, enhancing human rights, building civil society, or protecting the environment. We want to best serve the wider constituency that benefits from our mission. In contrast, while we understand and remember our forbears and learn from our past practices we are not here to serve these past or even current interests. Sometimes our discussions and decisions suggest we are not holding this distinction clearly enough.
A working paper I have prepared on this and related themes – "Acting Globally – Thinking Globally" – is available here.
Keith Johnston has served as Chair of Oxfam International since 2007 and is a partner at Cultivating Leadership.
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The opening of Tomo in January brought some much-needed international flair to the Warehouse District -- and not just because the bar-restaurant serves up Asian-themed food and decor.
Tomo -- 1293 West Ninth St., Cleveland -- is also rolling out various international theme parties.
Last week, it became the new home for Club Roma. Franco Bucci's monthly party has been bringing in DJs from around the world for more nine years.At 10 tonight, Tomo will roll out another international offering: Arabic Night.
The monthly party features singer Maher Wahdan, a midnight belly-dancing show by Kelli, dancing, food and, yes, hookah. Admission is $10.
At the same time, the multi-level bar-restaurant will host a very different kind of party -- "Maximum House," featuring DJs Mike Gunn and Sertac Sahin. No cover. For info on either event, call 216-357-8200.


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Tough decision: Watching debate or the Yankees
While millions watched Tuesday night's presidential debate, not everyone was focused on politics. At local watering holes, Obama vs. Romney competed against the Yankees-Tigers baseball face-off.
At Oliver Shakewell's in Allentown, the debate may have been on the TV, but it wasn't on the menu for everyone.
"I'd rather watch the baseball game, because it matters right now, and I'd love to see the Yankees lose," said Becky Cardillo of Emmaus, "but the debate is interesting because actual real people get to ask the questions."
Bill Kramer agreed.
69 News asked, "Would you rather be watching something else at the bar?"
"Yeah," Kramer responded.
Like what?
"Can't tell you that!"
Critics said President Obama lost the last debate, but viewers here said the President delivered a much stronger performance this time around.
"I'm just watching him tonight, I think he's going to do a good job tonight," said Ramona Frey of Allentown.
Joe Koller of Allentown agreed.
"He's trying to get people convinced of the fact that they need to stay where they're at," he said. "What I would like to see more in this country is more jobs."
Most of the people at Shakewell's had already made up their minds. They admitted, this debate was not going to change it at this point.
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