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RUSH: Here is George in Waynetown, Indiana. You're next on the Rush Limbaugh program. Hi.
CALLER: Hi, Rush. How you doing?
RUSH: Very well, sir.
CALLER: Good. I've been thinking about a couple things. One of them is the Democrats keep calling Republicans the party of no.
RUSH: Yeah?
CALLER: I say that's a good campaign slogan for us.
RUSH: Party of hell, no, yeah.
CALLER: We are the party of no, and they're the party of don't know. And I think that would be a good thing to throw back in their face when they do that.
RUSH: Well, I understand what you're saying. The problem is they do know what they're doing. They're doing it on purpose. But the party of don't know conveys what you wanted to convey. Our guys don't have the guts to be the party of, no, they're very much afraid of being called the party of no, some of them are. By the way, you've reminded me here of the Politico story: "Top Democrats are growing markedly more pessimistic about holding the House, privately conceding that the summertime economic and political recovery they were banking on will not likely materialize by Election Day." If they really think that then they're stupider than I thought. Did they really think there is going to be a Summer of Recovery just because Vice President Bite Me said so? They were banking on a summertime economic and political recovery?
"In conversations with more than two dozen party insiders, most of whom requested anonymity to speak candidly about the state of play, Democrats in and out of Washington say they are increasingly alarmed about the economic and polling data they have seen in recent weeks. They no longer believe the jobs and housing markets will recover -- or that anything resembling the White House's promise of a 'recovery summer' is under way. They are even more concerned by indications that House Democrats once considered safe -- such as Rep. Betty Sutton, who occupies an Ohio seat that President Barack Obama won with 57 percent of the vote in 2008 -- are in real trouble. In two close races, endangered Democrats are even running ads touting how they oppose their leadership. 'Democrats kept thinking: "We're going to get better. We're going to get well before the election,"' said one of Washington's best-connected Democrats. 'But as of this week, you now have people saying that Republicans are going to win the House. And now it's starting to look like the Senate is going to be a lot closer than people thought.'"
I wonder how many of these Democrats remember the pep talks they got from Don Clinton. In the middle of the health care debate and right before the vote, Don Clinton gathered 'em all in a room, and he said, (imitating Clinton) "I just want to remind you people of something, you know, we lost the House in 1994, and everybody says we lost the House because we tried to get health care done and that's not right. I want to tell you, we lost the House because we didn't get it done. We lost the House in 1994 precisely because we didn't pass health care. Now, I'm here to tell you the same thing is going to happen, you're gonna lose, you're gonna lose big time unless you pass health care. If you don't vote for this you have no prayer of winning reelection 2010. Just isn't going to happen." And so now all these people listen to Bill Clinton tell 'em they had to pass this or they were gonna lose and they passed it and now what? They're not only gonna lose the House, they're going to lose it big. They don't have any idea how badly they're gonna lose it. They are whistling Dixie if they think it's going to be close. They have no idea the shellacking that's coming.
Drudge has a story on his page, the Democrats are starting to joke that Pelosi's going to be dead next year, there is a Democrat actually joking that Pelosi might die next year. It's because they're so afraid of what's going to happen, they're so afraid, they're hoping Pelosi drops dead. One Democrat is making jokes about it. Now, if it were me or any of my colleagues out there joking about Pelosi dying, you know the excrement that would hit the fan. But a Democrat can go out and do it and all that happens is that they get very, very concerned that things are that bad. "A Democratic pollster working on several key races said, 'The reality is that [the House majority] is probably gone.' His data show the Democrats' problems are only getting worse. 'It's spreading,' the pollster said." They talk like they've got a deadly spreading disease, like they thought they would get well with the recovery summer, but it's just spreading out there.
"Chris Van Hollen, the chairman of the Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee said, 'We have been saying for the past 18 months this will be a politically challenging environment. That being said, we will retain the majority in the House. All of what you are hearing is the inside-the-Beltway chatter.' A top House Democratic strategist who agrees with Van Hollen conceded pessimism is spreading rapidly -- but mainly in Washington. This strategist said the mood among individual Democratic candidates, many of whom enjoy a considerable cash advantage, is more upbeat."
It isn't. It's not upbeat anywhere on the Democrat side, nowhere. Even Rangel is starting to mouth off at Obama for that dignity remark, and the Russ Carnahan race, this is the funniest thing. He was at a town meeting or something, this is off the top of my head, they asked Carnahan about the mosque and he practically left his own meeting, you know, rather than answer. There was a firebombing or something in his campaign headquarters, they desperately wanted to pass it off as something a Republican did, and they dropped that story like a hot potato because they couldn't find a Republican that had caused the damage. This guy Russ Carnahan, typifies this party, he's a glittering jewel of colossal ignorance walking around out there. I mean if he holds a rally he sometimes can't find out where it is. His own rally.
Jason in Syracuse in New York, it's nice to have you on the Rush-Limbaugh program, hi.
CALLER: Hi. Nice to be here. Dittos, Rush.
RUSH: Thank you, sir.
CALLER: I just wanted to say that this whole Summer of Recovery rhetoric might not be all bad. I mean in people's mind Obama's recovered the economy then all the problems that come from here -- because when it becomes clear to everybody that we're still in trouble they'll have no choice but to call it a new recession, and they won't be able to blame that one on Bush without getting really creative.
RUSH: They are going to blame it on Bush. They're gonna try to blame everything on Bush.
CALLER: They'll try, but I mean at some point this has to become really obvious, I think.
RUSH: I think it already has. These guys are living an illusion if they thought there was going to be a recovery summer, and they're living an illusion if they thought the recovery summer was gonna change their fortunes. Now, there are a couple of rumors as there always are about October Surprises, one of them is that Obama is going to surprise everybody and suggest extending the Bush tax cuts. There are a couple other things that are being rumored as potential October Surprises. And don't discount them, by the way. They'll try to pull something out. He's not going to willingly concede this. You know, they want to keep blaming Bush for this, that's all they've got. The guy that talked about Pelosi dying is from Alabama. His name is Bobby Bright. He's a first-term Democrat, the "former mayor of Montgomery, was heard having a little fun at U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's expense." Yeah, heard having a little fun. Imagine if I were overheard thinking she's gonna die, do you think it would be having a little fun at her expense? It happened "during his recent participation in the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce's Eggs and Issues. Bright, who is facing a battle against Montgomery City Councilwoman Martha Roby this fall, joked that Pelosi might lose her own election, decide not to run for the speaker's job or otherwise not be available. He suggested, jokingly" jokingly, of course, "jokingly insisted to his audience, that Pelosi could fall ill and die in coming months. That remark drew laughter from the crowd.
He's got a reputation as the second most independent member of Congress. He's been routinely blasted for voting for Pelosi to be speaker. Bright, the first Democrat since the sixties to represent the conservative district which includes parts of Montgomery and southeast Alabama." Russ Carnahan -- this guy's a piece of work. He ran away from a question about ethics back in May. So this is his modus operandi to run -- (interruption) I know Bush isn't going to extend the Bush tax cuts, that would be giving the keys back to the Republicans, that would be admitting -- anybody thinks this is going to happen, I mean that would be the act of desperation. If Bush tax cuts are extended, what's Obama saying? That Bush policy is the only thing that can save the economy. There's no way. Obama will let this economy totally implode before he will give Bush any credit for having any positive economic policy.


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This Parenting Gig (cont'd)....aka Tomorrow is Another Day....
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Oh Simone,ReplyDelete
Difficult times ....... transferring to Secondary school can bring many challenges but, you really mustn't beat yourself up about it. Our children can be given all of the right advice and information from us BUT, they really do have to make their own mistakes although, it s very difficult to watch. I know that you will be doing everything in your power to put everything right and, in time, things really will turn around.
Try not to worry too much ........ they have to make mistakes to then realise what is right. It would be very strange if our children did everything right without putting a step wrong.
Take heart .... you are definitely not alone and things will get better. Thinking of you. XXXX
Ohh simone! This sounds like the trickiest situation! I feel like I cannot relate at all which frustrates me because I want to help so badly! I hope it all settles down soon! Im thinking of you guys xxxReplyDelete
Sweet Simone...I can almost feel your angst come through from what you have written. Jacqueline is right (as she is always is on these matters) and it will pass. I know how hard it is to watch and for the first time not be able to influence or help. It's also so hard to see character traits that you don't recognise - and to know how to react to them. I can so relate to that. Having an 11 year old girl is NOT easy at times! I really do hope that things ease and that whatever help you can secure works. As you always say to me: go easy on yourself. This is not your fault.ReplyDelete
All you can do is imagine she is walking across an icy path and you must be the steady, out-stretched hand that she reaches for when she realises she has lost her balance. Lou x
Dear Simone,ReplyDelete
I understand only too well what you are feeling... Parenting is the toughest, least rewarding... and most rewarding job in the wold. Our children can become unrecognisable over night... say and do thinks that are unthinkable to us... they can disappoint and give great joy within a 24 hour period.
Know this... You are her role model and even if she is not following your lead right now... she will... I know this to be true. She may be in with a bad group who are making her assert herself in ways that are difficult to understand... and it may continue for some time... but deep down she is your girl and she will come back to you.
At the same time... and at the risk of sounding hard... there are times when you need to stay firm, to reinforce what you believe to be right... trust your own instincts and never, ever be afraid to say 'no'... the truth is you do know best...
I could talk about this for ages... so sorry to go on... but I really am so upset that you are unhappy... I know this place so well... and there are no quick solutions or easy answers...
If you feel like chatting... just drop me o line... I am always there... xxv
I'm sorry that you are having to struggle through this. My oldest son provided me with a few years of fear, frustration, joy, terror, and everything in between. I didn't think I would survive those years. (Or him) but we both came out ok. I shed too many tears and yelled things I can never take back. But I also told him that no matter what his choices were, I loved him with every pour of my being. I told him what I approved of, and what I didn't. I even had to kick him out at 17, and then worry for a year about what he might do and how it might affect me and my other kids financially.
While being a mom is my favorite job and has given me joy like nothing else, it has also given me moments of the most pain and fear. Loving a child does that to us.
I made my own mistakes with my son, and some of those allowed him to make his poor choices much easier. If I had to do it all over again, I would totally trust my gut, and be a bit tougher. Of course it's always easy to say that after the fact.
Trust your instincts, and continue to show and tell her how much you love her. I'm sure you know all these things already. I am regularly amazed by my kids and often think "where did that idea/personality/attitude come from. It isn't "me" or their dad. Then I remember that even though I gave birth to them, they are each an individual and I just get to fall more in love with them as they grow. Blemishes and all.
My kids went through my pretty rough things and I finally put all of us in counseling, and even my son in a drug program (he used marijuana). They were so angry with me, but I knew I couldn't solve all the problems by myself. I didn't have the training to do that, and I didn't trust that I could be tough enough to be sure we worked through all the pain.
I guess I'm just saying that while I understand you wanting to keep your family safe and private, it's ok to share to and know that others have had the same challenges, and to know that you are not alone.
Hugs to you!
The high school where our boys went still has a memorial plaque 'honouring' them over the Time Out room door......& the last one left 12 years ago!!!! We had to intervene with our Rebel With A Cause (Son #4) when he got caught up with the wrong crowd & it was really, really hard for all of us. Now at 30 he often says it was the best piece of tough love he ever received. I won't give advice as I'm not familiar with parenting girls, but Vicki is right. Stay true to your family values & gently remind your daughter of those at any opportunity.ReplyDelete
I tried to ensure that our boys always felt comfy about bringing their mates home, even if things became a rabble with the noise & language. I figured better they were at our place causing pandemonium than somewhere else. Your daughter is testing the boundaries at the moment, try to relax a little & keep your sense of humour.
Millie xx
PS I had our family motto tattooed into all our boys forehead - 'Family first, family last.'
Simone. I'm so very sorry to hear how hard it's been. I really had no idea and I can see how my last reply might have really missed the mark. I've read your post a few times and there's not enough specifics to provide you any direction, other than the reassurance that this is a time of great change for girls. Physical, emotional and hormornal. And it's common for a young girl's emotions to get amplified. Everything becomes so huge for them. I know as a mother, it's hard to see your child suddenly expressing intense feelings, especially unhappy or confusing ones because we want to 'fix' things. Do something. But perhaps if you see this difficult time as a chance for your daughter to develop herself. To learn how to put her feelings into words. How to say "no" to bad situations. How to make sense of social dynamics. How to deal with mean girls etc..these are lessons that help a little girl develop a healthy sense of self.ReplyDelete
Possibly that may help you feel calmer and more reassured. But please realize, I feel for you Simone. I also went through a heart wrenching time when my son was thirteen and became a target of a jealous, cruel peer. I know the pain that a mother can feel for her child! (just don't let them see it,--the worst thing is if they believe they should hide their feelings because we can't handle it)
One day at a time my friend,
Leslie (Gwen Moss)
Sorry to hear you are having such a worrying time. I have 2 teenage daughters and the highs & lows are quite exhilarating & exhausting. My only advice is to always keep communicating & hugging. Even when they hate it!ReplyDelete
All best wishes.
Dear Simone,ReplyDelete
I have been through exactly what you are going through....with my own daughter ten years ago when she first went to secondary school. It is the hardest time! She went from my lovely sweet girl, to this monster who was in with the wrong crowd - I was devastated. At the end of the day though, you have to just ride the storm. This painful, horrendous stage moves on and I can report back that my daughter is the sweetest, kindest, most loving young woman today and we look back at those times and laugh about it. It is so so hard, but they have to make mistakes, sometimes BIG ones, to discover who they are and what is the right path for them. Your love, strength and friendship as her mother and role model will win the day.....
Take care,
Sophia x
Dear Simone, I can only echo the other comments. I remember only too well the transition from Primary to Secondary education with my daughter. The natural instinct of any parent is to protect, but sometimes we have to stand back, the hardest thing.ReplyDelete
Your daughter is finding her feet and place, the dynamics of her world have changed. I am sure it will be fine, you have taught her well, the values and guidance she has learnt will stand her in good stead for the choices she will make. This situation will only strengthen your relationship and teach her valuable lessons and life skills for the future.
Keep Smiling. xx
So sorry to hear that you and your daughter are having a hard time. It's times like this that you feel a bit helpless as a parent. I can't get from the post whether or not she shares her fears with you, so what I will say remembering what i was like for me as an introverted with is that perhaps if there is someone else in the family or a friend of yours that she can talk to, perhaps you get talk to them. Its not that you are relinquishing your role and duty as a parent but some times its hard to talk to your parent for fear of disappointing them. And of course always let her know she can come to you with anything and you will help her find a way. That said if the situation is beyond you and her to fix that by all means reach out to people or an organisation for help knowing that she has to want the help before anyone can move forward. I hope you find a way out sooner rather than later.ReplyDelete
Oh sweet girl ~ challenging times for sure and it is so hard watching them grow up and face these difficult challenges. You are an awesome Mum and although I have no advice I do know how hard it is to see your little girl go from a confident preteen full of promise and knowing who she is to a teenager that is just not happy with herself or much about the world. I am going through this with Sam and although I am just an aunt and do not have her full time it breaks my heart when I see her posts on FB and she calls me to tell me about the latest drama. Sending lots of love and hugs to you and that sweet girl of yours. xoxoReplyDelete
Hi Simone,ReplyDelete
Yay!,it's the weekend!!
I took a little while to send my reply, as I didn't feel qualified to advise - having two boys myself (although they come with their own problems)
The advice you have been given above is so heartfelt and I hope has given you a little encouragement that this phase won't last forever, and with luck you will all be able to look back and laugh. Although at the moment I totally understand how it's the only thing you can think of.
With a good family at home and teachers on board at
school, your daughter I'm sure will work her way through this.
It's soon half term too, and I always found that's the time I 'got the boys back' for a bit of a re-group.
Hope you have a great weekend Simone,
Lots of love,
Liz x
Hello SimoneReplyDelete
So sorry to read that you are going through this testing time with your daughter. I gave me mother a horrible time when I was this age. I remember she took me out of school and the two of us went away for two or three nights. We took a train and stayed with her sister who lived by the sea in a remote place. We walked the beach, went for long walks in the country, skipped rope. Her sister told family stories and history. I think I grew up or had time to dwell on my behavour during that time.
Is there an Aunt or someone you respect and trust that you could send your daughter to, without her cell phone? A kibbutz or a stay with a mennonite family also comes to mind. I would like to see her separated from the bad apples even for a short period of time.
Keeping you in prayer
Helen xx
Simone, I am so sorry to hear you are going through such a difficult time. Even though I can't relate to what your going through, making sure she knows that you love her and will be there for her no matter what, is sometimes all you can do xxReplyDelete
If you're talking to her and you're there, I think ultimately she'll find her way out of this mess. It could very easily just be a phase. You've raised her right. She's a smart girl. Remember that. And, if it comes down to it, you'll just have to break out Tough Mom.ReplyDelete
i hope it all settles down and sorts itself out and that you get your little girl back.ReplyDelete
just let her know you are there for her and love her whatever and she will come to you when she is ready.
I dont know what to say. But when I was a teen I used to hate my mom. Now that ive matured I somehow understand her now. And even love her. So dont worry. Just pray. Everything will be okay. :)ReplyDelete
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Forget About That One…
Last night's game was really, really bad. I was pretty frustrated that we lost it, but we'll be able to get back into it.
Mat Latos was not very solid last night. I know, that's a huge understatment. I'm really trying to cut the kid some slack, though. This is his first time starting a season on a major league team, and everyone has bad days every once in a while. Just last week, we were super excited about Mat because of his amazing outing. This week, it wasn't so good. But I'm going to keep supporting him. It's just too bad that our pitching seems to be going downwards a bit. Last week it was sooo solid, and yesterday it was not looking good.
But we'll be okay. I hope. I just want to forget about yesterday's game, and move on.
I love being in first place. I love winning. I love being over .500. But I am a little worried about this team. I mean, we are on a two-game losing streak. I just really, really hope that my boys will show me that I have nothing to be worried about tonight.
Jon Garland, I really hope that you've got your good stuff tonight. You're going to need it.
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I also seen that game and I can say I felt devastated too as what other Padres fans did. I'm not that interested of Charlie Crist affairs but I'm too much indulge and looking at Padres be back in the field and do the stuffs that make us go wild. Go PADRES! Don't lose hope and keep on fighting.


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HONESDALE, PA — It is said that everybody has a dream. For an increasing number of people, that dream revolves around the concept of small-scale farming that reconnects the farmer and the community she or he serves. To support those dreams, Penn State Extension (PSE) will offer "Exploring the Small Farm Dream" to be held in Honesdale in March.
While getting started in small-scale farming is often easy, staying viable is another matter, according to PSE agricultural marketing educator John Berry, who will provide his perspectives as a long-time dairy, swine and maple syrup farmer.
"The biggest challenge faced by small farmers is learning all the skills necessary to operate a successful, growing business," said Berry. "Biology, chemistry, mechanics, logistics, meteorology, business management, policy, food science and a basic level of physical strength are all mixed into the daily and perhaps year-round chores of our local farmers. It can be difficult to master all that is necessary to run a farm in the short period of time many new farmers allow."
Small farming is worthwhile for many reasons, maintains Berry. "People talk of being their own boss, working with family, raising children, doing something good for the earth and mankind, getting out of the rat race. Farms are important as sources of local foods, stewards of the environment, wildlife habitat, ground water recharge and as a healthful lifestyle. Local small farms give the consumer a chance to impact how their food is grown and marketed."
The course is being offered for the first time in the region, and is not limited to residents of Pennsylvania. Those who have thought seriously about turning a profit off of a few acres or who already have a small agricultural operation and would like to refine or change strategies will find valuable resources offered. Designed to guide beginning farmers through the initial exploratory decision-making process, the course provides the tools to actualize dreams, whether one's vision includes making goat cheese, selling cut flowers or growing rare tomato varieties.
Among the topics to be covered are the trends and realities of small scale farming in the Northeast, the rewards and risks of owning an agricultural business, other opportunities in the field of agriculture, quality of life, environmental and financial considerations and an introduction to conducting market research related to products and services, customers and competition, marketing strategies and more.
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So basically, Walsh was preaching to the choir about how they all believe their G?d feels about certain imperfect characteristics regarding the sexual orientations of H?s creation ... .
Fundamentally (no pun intended), the man was persecuted out of his public service job despite the fact that he performed it admirably. You see, Walsh was able to maintain a clear distinction between his religious predilections of belief and how he accomplished his public function. The awards he collected for services rendered to the (also gay) community seems to support this supposition.
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Regarding props, did anyone see the bit of recent banter between Steve Crossley and Matt James on Twitter? Crossley put on his Twitter feed he would be returning to Dewsbury with Fev for their first home game, James replied asking him if he'd already picked himself ...all good humoured but did highlight that there is going to be competition for jerseys even at prop, those two and England as well as Haley when he's fit will all be hoping to start and Lockwood and Bostock (even though its perhaps not their natural position) might see prop as being their best route into the 17; not to mention the very promising lads from the U23s too who could get a look-in at some stage.
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I have a 5 month old who has been a great eater and sleeper since birth. She started sleeping through the night at 2 1/2 months and usually has 5 feedings a day- nurse at 7am, bottles while at work (10:30ish and 2:30ish- 5 or 6 ounces) then nurse at 5 and again around 7 before bed at 7:30. Still sleeping throug the night, but a little more impatient during feedings with me.
My period returned in late October and then I believe I ovulated around day 20 (late ovulation). Now I'm currently waiting for my period to start. I've heard that your supply can drop between ovulation and the start of your next period. I've tried pumping double my usual at work, taking 12 pills of fenugreek a day and of course on the weekend, nursing more often. I am only pumping around 6 ounces at work and maybe another 2 around 10pm before bed. I'm happy I have a stash in the freezeer to help out with the needed 10-12 ounces I need for bottles when at work.
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text: I am a life member of the NRA, I am extremely proud to be so and it enriches my experience exercising my 2nd Amendment right in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Two of my closest friends, who are big gun guys like myself are not NRA members and always shy away and make excuses every time I bring up the subject of becoming a member. One friend is concerned about the price of a basic membership, yet spends the money on AK/SKS supplies every time he has change in his pocket. What can I say to convince them the benefits of NRA membership?


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With its new location on the corner of 21st and South Streets, Honey's must beat itself for "Best Brunch." And Stephanie's a little nervous after a sub-par dinner experience.
Support independent restaurants and food trucks at the summer Night Markets held in various neighborhoods around the city — but be prepared for crowds.
What would you do if you walked into a bar on Shabbat and saw your rabbi sitting at one of the tables? Eli Freedman, an assistant rabbi at Rodeph Shalom, will be doing just that on June 8 as he discusses the finer points of beer in the Talmud as part of a free Philly Beer Week event.
Stay connected with the Philadelphia region's food scene as blogger Stephanie Singer dishes ideas for holiday meals, features restaurants that you must try, interviews chefs and guides you on ways to create healthy eating habits. Follow the Bubbi Project on Facebook or Twitter. Food related blog ideas are also welcome! Email [email protected]More from this author


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Second Beta of KOffice 1.5 Released
With more than 1500 improvements since the first beta release of the 1.5 series, the KOffice developers invite the user community for the final round of testing of KOffice 1.5 before the first release candidate. Read the full announcement, the changelog, download the release, and give it some real world testing for us!
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Remembering Linux Installfests
Ah, yes. I remember the good old days when you had to be a real man or woman to install Linux, and the first time you tried you ended up saying something like "Help!" or maybe "Mommmmyyyyy!" Really, kids, that's how it was. Stacks of floppies that took about 7,000 hours to download over your 16 baud connection. Times sure have changed, haven't they? I remember Caldera advertising that their distribution autodetected 1,500 different monitors. I wrote an article titled "Monitor Number 1501," because it didn't detect my monitor. And sound. Getting sound going in Linux took mighty feats of systemic administsationish strength. Mere mortals could not do it. And that's why we had installfests: so mighty Linux he-men and she-women could come down from the top of Slackware Mountain or the Red Hat Volcano and share their godlike wisdom with us. We gladly packed up our computers and took them to the installfest location (often at a college, since many Linux-skilled people were collegians) and walked away with Linuxized computers. Praise be!
What New Is Going To Be In Ubuntu 17.04 'Zesty Zapus'
Right on the heels of Ubuntu 16.10 'Yakkety Yak' is Ubuntu 17.04 Zesty Zapus. Ubuntu 17.04 is currently scheduled for release on April 13, 2017 but know that this is only an estimate. One thing to know is that all things being equal, it is going to be released in April 2017. Ubuntu Zesty Zapus will be supported for only 9 months until January 2018 as it is not a LTS (long term support) release.
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OpenSUSE Ends Support For Binary AMD Graphics Driver
Bruno Friedmann has announced the end to AMD proprietary driver fglrx support in openSUSE while also announcing they don't plan to support the hybrid proprietary AMDGPU-PRO stack either. Friedmann wrote, "Say goodbye fglrx!, repeat after me, goodbye fglrx... [In regards to the newer AMDGPU-PRO stack] I will certainly not help proprietary crap, if I don't have a solid base to work with, and a bit of help from their side. I wish good luck to those who want to try those drivers, I've got a look inside, and got a blame face."


text: I have been breastfeeding my 4 week old since birth. I haven't been making much milk, she's always hungry after she eats and I've had to supplment with formula, which she usually throws up. Now I have been having serious problems even getting my nipples to get hard enough for her to keep in her mouth. They are flat and colorless and she can't attach herself anymore. I don't know what to do. I have tries pumping a bit first, putting ice on my nipples and using the breast shields. None of these things have worked. PLEASE HELP


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HARGRAY JUNIOR CLASSICPalmetto Hall Plantation â Robert Cupp CourseHilton Head Island, South CarolinaJuly 5-9, 2004
PALMER AND STANLEY TIED FOR LEAD AT PALMETTO HALLConcolino takes first-round Girls Division lead
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Wallace Palmer of Augusta, Ga., and Kyle Stanley of Gig Harbor, Wash., lead a close and competitive field after the first round of the Hargray Junior Classic. Both players shot a 1-under-par 71 to take the lead the Boys Division. In the Girls Division, Jacqui Concolino of Orlando, Fla., matched the low round of the day with a 1-under-par 71 and leads by one shot heading into Thursdayâs second round.Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the Hargray Junior Classic features 85 players, 63 boys and 22 girls, ages 12-18 from 17 states. The 54-hole stroke play event is being held at the Palmetto Hall Plantationâs Robert Cupp Course for the first time.Palmer and Stanley each carded four birdies on the day en route to being the only Boys Division competitors under par. Palmer took advantage of every birdie opportunity on the challenging course.âI just figured that if I gave myself some chances, Iâd make some good putts,â said Palmer, who birdied both par-5s on the front nine. âThatâs what I did on the par-5sâI hit good tee shots and basically had tap-ins for birdie on both holes.âWhile Palmer attacked on the first day, Stanley was sizing up the course.âI need to put myself in better position by going at more pins tomorrow,â said the Seattle-area native Stanley, who admittedly spent a majority of Wednesday adjusting to the Palmetto Hall Plantationâs Bermuda grass greens. âIâm going to attack the greens tomorrow, but Iâll stay with the same game plan off the tee.âPalmer and Stanley will have to attack during round two with three players sitting only one shot back. Florida natives Nuno Henriques of Bradenton, and Thomas Hugghins of Ponte Verda Beach, along with Benjamin Kishigan of Warner Robbins, Ga., all carded even-par 72s on day one.Like the Boys Division leaders, Concolino also enters Thursdayâs second round with a one-stroke advantage. Starting off of the 471-yard, par-5 No. 10, she made birdie on her first hole and never looked back.âI birdied four of my first ten holes, and I felt like everything was working pretty well today,â said the 16-year-old Concolino. âI hit good shots with every club today.âConcolino capped off her round with a 20-foot birdie putt on No. 9. One stroke back of Concolino at even-par 72 is Julie Bartholomew of Marietta, Ga. Bartholomew had six birdies on the day. Joy Kim, the Hargray Junior Classic Qualifier medalist, sits alone in third after a first-round 73. A rare hole-in-one highlighted Wednesdayâs first round. Charlotte, N.C. native Corey Nagy had a hole-in-one on the 210-yard, par-3 No. 12.The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The largest association of its kind, the AJGA has a junior membership of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 50 states and 30 foreign countries.Titleist, the AJGAâs National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Associationâs success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, a supporter of the AJGA since 1983, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004.The second round of the Hargray Junior Classic will start off of Nos. 1 and 10 tees at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. For more information on the Hargray Junior Classic, please contact AJGA Tournament Headquarters at (678) 617-2425.
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The Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program provides financial assistance to junior golfers who wish to play in AJGA events. Its goal is to give top-flight golf opportunities to young golfers regardless of financial resources. This program helps to fulfill the AJGA's mission of developing young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.
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Leadership Links is a new program whereby the AJGA is able to further its mission to help develop young men and women by teaching charitable giving skills and service-oriented practices at an early age. This program gives juniors all the tools necessary to donate their time, talent and resources to local charities and the AJGA youth development programs. Please click here to learn more about the program and the different opportunities available.


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Am really pleased as the parcel I received this morning contained samples of the new fabric I designed for Clothkits a year ago. The fabric is quite a heavy cotton, suitable for curtains or cushion/bag projects etc.. I made myself a messenger bag for fun.
The bottom photo is the original colorway I designed- Kay Mawer, the founder of the new re-launched Clothkits chose the final colours above.


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The Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage is an
official listing of buildings, sites, structures,
objects, and districts worthy of preservation. These
properties may be of national, state, and
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The Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage was
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"Los Angeles Times" organized fans to vote survey results, more than 70% of the fans do not think the Lakers to the playoffs, but the Los Angeles Times pointed out: to look at - Kobe Bryant!Whether the Lakers can make the playoffs? Today, the "Los Angeles Times" had a survey to the fans, a total of 209 fans vote results 156 fans that the Lakers can not make the playoffs, accounting for a total turnout of 74.64%. Only 53 fans think the Lakers into the playoffs, only 25.36% of the total turnout.
The Los Angeles Times,is the local media of the Los Angeles, the results of this vote will obviously make the Lakers fans disappointed. But the Los Angeles Times has pointed out, there are other things to consider: Kobe factors. Although Bryant is already 34 years old,his cheap nba jerseys were very popular to fans, but looks like he is determined to put his team into the playoffs. Thursday with the Trail Blazers, Bryant played 48 minutes and scored a season-high 47 points. While in the past six games, Bryant's playing time, averaging up to 45 minutes and led the Lakers made ??a record of 5 wins and 1 lost.
At present the Lakers had 42 wins and 37 losses ranked eighth in the West, leading ninth Jazz (41 wins, 38 losses) one wins. Lakers only 3 games left, including today's game with the Warriors,they will put on their authentic nba jerseys to play the game, the last two opponents, Spurs and Rockets, favorable three games, they are all home game. Jazz remaining three games, they will be at home against Wolves, then next Tuesday and next Thursday away to Wolves and Grizzlies.
The view from the home and away, the Lakers apparently more favorable, because their season home record of 26 wins and 12 losses, Utah's road record was 12 wins and 27 losses. We all hope they can wear their nba jerseys to play wonderful games.Of course, the more opponents of the Lakers, Warriors, Spurs and Rockets are playoff teams this season, the Lakers, the Warriors record to 2 wins and 1 loss, the Spurs record of 0-2 , the Rockets record of 1 win and 2 losses. Jazz to Timberwolves record of 2 wins, 0 losses, the the Grizzlies team returned 1 win and 2 losses.
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The House returned to session Tuesday, nearly a week after ending the government shutdown. We're learning more about the toll the 16 day closure is taking. Nikole Killion reports from Washington.
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Two BSC Business Faculty will be Featured Presenters at Prestigious "Academy of Management" in Boston
Two Bluefield State College Business Division faculty members will be featured presenters at the "Academy of Management," the nation's premier organization for management faculty in higher education, August 9-13 in Boston, MA.
Dr. Steve Bourne, Professor of Business and Director of the Center for Labor-Management Initiatives, and John Snead, Associate Professor of Business, will present "Environmental Determinants of Organizational Ethical Climate: A Community Perspective," at the meeting, which will attract higher education business educators from the leading business schools throughout the nation.
All scholarly submissions received by the Academy of Management are distributed for blind review by three colleagues, and only 20-30% of submissions are accepted for inclusion at the Academy meeting.
The Academy program includes presentations from business schools at institutions of higher education, including Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College, Stanford, UNC-Chapel Hill, the University of Michigan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Carnegie Mellon University.
The presentation by Dr. Bourne and Professor Snead focuses upon how a community's values and norms can impact a business or industry locating in that region. "Our research showed that a company can't come into an area and establish its own 'climate' as easily as it may think," Bourne noted. Many companies talk about creating their own culture--we use the term 'microculture'. We have found that when a company comes into a region, it will be most successful when it takes into account the norms and standards of the people who live there."
"This research has particular relevance to corporate training efforts, because it may alter methids by which such training efforts are conducted," Snead said. "We intend to conduct further research in this area."
Bourne and Snead expect to submit their presentation for publication in a scholarly journal following the Academy meeting.


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Fantasy Guru Daily: 2/17/11
It may be all quiet on the CBA front, but that has not stopped teams from weighing their options and preparing for the future. Of course, if you are the Raiders, big contracts get handed out even with no certainty of a 2011 season.
Ahmad Bradshaw isn't going anywhere … according to the Giants, who told the player he's a "big priority" in their off-season plans. Bradshaw just had ankle surgery, which he said went "great" and interestingly enough it was fumbles, not injury issues, that were a problem for him in 2010. He set career highs in carries (276), rushing yards (1235), TDs (8), receptions (47), and receiving yards (314) despite losing his starting job down the stretch to Brandon Jacobs, who may not be back in 2011 because of his high salary.
Richard Seymour signs extension … with the Raiders for two years worth $30 million. Reportedly, the new deal guarantees $22.5 million with a $7.5 million bonus that kicks in this season. By signing Seymour now, the Raiders don't have to use the franchise tag on him again, which means the reports of [...]


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Police: Woman killed in hit-and-run
Vyto Starinskas / Staff Photo Vermont State Police photograph the scene of a fatal crash on Route 4 in Mendon near the Cortina Inn on Friday evening.
MENDON A 45-year-old Rutland County woman died after she was struck by two cars while crossing Route 4 in front of the Cortina Inn in Mendon on Friday night, according to police.
Vermont State Police Sgt. Thomas Mozzer said Drury Morgan was crossing the highway from the Mendon Mountain View Lodge after picking up a paycheck where she was employed.
Emergency services were called to the scene around 5:15 p.m.
Just after 8 p.m. Mozzer said they were unsure if Morgan had a Killington or Mendon address.
She appears to be wearing dark clothing, said Mozzer at the scene. Initial reports say she had consumed alcohol and could have been intoxicated.
He later said they received two independent reports saying Morgan had consumed alcohol Friday night.
The first vehicle, described as a station wagon similar to a Subaru and possibly green, was traveling east when the driver hit the woman, police said. Mozzer said they believe the driver left the scene, heading east.
Police briefly stopped a vehicle in Pittsford, but quickly ruled it out as being involved in the accident.
The second driver, Joseph Ferrero, of Huntington Station, N.Y., stopped and called 911, the police sergeant said. The vehicle had some minor damage to the mirror and windshield on the passenger side.
Mozzer said no criminal charges would be filed against Ferrero, but that if the first driver is located, he or she will be charged with leaving the scene of an accident with death resulting.
He said the crash is still under investigation.
The Rutland City Fire Department and the Rutland County Sheriffs Department went to the scene and started resuscitation efforts on the victim without avail.
Route 4 was restricted to one lane while police investigated the crash, delaying traffic in both directions. No further information was available at press time Friday night.
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PRINCESS ANNE – (March 10, 2010) - The University of Maryland Eastern Shore's long-time president and one of the school's senior fundraisers are on a Baltimore newspaper's list of the Top 100 Women of Maryland for 2011.
For the past 16 years, The Daily Record has sponsored the program to recognize "outstanding achievement by women as demonstrated through professional accomplishment, community leadership and mentoring."
This marks the second time UMES President Thelma B. Thompson has been honored. Dr. Veronique Diriker, UMES' Director of Development, also made the list.
Under Thompson's leadership, UMES has experienced a 25 percent growth in enrollment and a diversification of its curriculum, including the addition of a bachelor's degree in professional golf management, a master's degree in quantitative fisheries and resource economics, and the opening of a new school of pharmacy.
Only a handful of degree programs were accredited by academic peers when Thompson came to UMES from Norfolk State University in 2002; now 25 have achieved that important credential.
Diriker, who joined UMES in 2005, plans and coordinates the university's annual Gala, which has become the signature fundraiser for supporting scholarships.
Diriker also is involved in a variety of volunteer activities on the Lower Shore, including the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council. She started the "ARTS and ABILITIES Initiative of Wicomico" with a personal donation to assist disabled artists in promoting and marketing their art to corporate and institutional sponsors, and other patrons of the art.
UMES has a connection to another 2011 honoree on the Top 100 list; Dr. Peggy Naleppa, president and CEO of Peninsula Regional Medical Center, is a member of the university's Board of Visitors.
Above: Veronique Diriker, director of development, UMES.
Top right: Dr. Thelma B. Thompson, president, UMES.
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Phosphorescent, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2013
By Stephen Thompson • Jul 28, 2013
Originally published on July 9, 2014 11:04 am
Raised in Alabama and based in Brooklyn, Phosphorescent's Matthew Houck makes moody, searching, raggedly pretty music that reflects the sounds of both his respective homes. But there's also a wise, homesick weariness to Houck's voice that transcends time and place: Listen at just the right time, and a Phosphorescent record feels like a warm conversation with a friend who understands loneliness.
Led by the sweet grace of "Song for Zula," the recent Muchacho beautifully captures the band's capacity to sprawl out prettily while mixing celestial folk with barroom rock. Hear Phosphorescent perform as part of the 2013 Newport Folk Festival, recorded live on Friday, July 26 in Newport, R.I.
Set List
- "Terror In The Canyons (The Wounded Master)"
- "The Quotidian Beasts"
- "A New Anhedonia"
- "Tell Me Baby (Have You Had Enough)"
- "A Picture Of Our Torn Up Praise"
- "Song For Zula"
- "Ride On / Right On"
- "Nothing Was Stolen (Love Me Foolishly)"
- "Los Angeles"
Copyright 2014 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.


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Leaders at KIPP schools across the country are working every day to ensure our students gain the knowledge, skills, and character they need to succeed in college and in life. As we grow, we have opportunities for leaders at every level who want to make an impact on the lives of students from underserved communities. Apply now >
Continuous learning is one of KIPP's core values and we believe there is always room to learn and get better at every level of your career. Since 2000, KIPP has been developing leaders through the KIPP School Leadership Programs (KSLP). As our schools and regions have grown over the past 16 years, so have our leadership development programs.
We have expanded and differentiated our offerings to meet the needs of all levels of the leadership pipeline – operations leaders, grade level chairs, assistant principals, founding school leaders, successor school leaders, and regional leaders.
We have also expanded the types of programs we offer – cohorts for leaders new to their roles, action learning projects (ALP) for groups of leaders wrestling with similar challenges, courses for continuous learning, retreats for sharing among our larger communities, and leadership coaching for individual growth.
KIPP recruits aspiring school leaders to found and lead new KIPP schools after completing a Fisher or Miles Family Fellowship.
Fisher Fellowship: A year-long fellowship for individuals to found and lead new KIPP schools within existing KIPP regions. Open to internal and external applicants. Meet our current Fisher Fellows >
Miles Family Fellowship: A year-long fellowship that prepares participants to lead a KIPP school in 18-24 months, as a founder or successor school leader. Open to internal and external applicants. Meet our current Miles Family Fellows >
KIPP schools provide opportunities for current KIPP teachers who are ready to transition from leading a classroom to leading across a grade level or school, to ensure the quality of education within a school over the long term.
Applicants must be nominated by their KIPP school or regional leader.
Teacher Leader: A program for KIPP teachers to develop the leadership skills and competencies needed to be successful in new roles such as grade level chair or department chair.
Leadership Team: A program for assistant principals new to their roles to develop the school-wide leadership and management skills needed to be effective members of the school leadership team.
Successor Prep: A program for leaders preparing to become the principal at an existing KIPP school.
Regional Leader Development: A program for KIPP regional leaders new to their roles to develop the leadership skills and competencies needed to be successful in their roles.
We offer courses to support leaders and teachers in increasing math and literacy achievement with a focus on high-impact instructional practices and resources.
We offer a number of differentiated retreats during the year to bring communities of leaders together to learn and share effective practices.
Leadership coaching for school and regional leaders to develop the transformational skills and talents necessary for the urgent work they do in service to our students.
Made possible by the federal i3 funding and matching partner grants beginning in 2012, KIPP offers the KIPP Leadership Design Fellowship (KLDF), which is an eight-month program designed for administrators of public school districts, charter school systems, and leadership training organizations to provide intensive, experiential, and collaborative training on KIPP's school leader development model.
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The rate is the effective tax rate, the rate that will generate the same property tax revenue as the 2013 rate, which was 73.5 cents per $100 of property value.
The proposed rate would generate $369.80 (not including any exemptions) on a home valued at $50,000, which is about $2 higher than the current rate.
The 2014 rollback rate was 79.8 cents per $100 of property value.
The council also approved discounts for early payment of property taxes.
If paid in October, a 3 percent discount is assessed. If paid in November, 2 percent, and in December, 1 percent.
The council also approved split payments of taxes owed.
In a split vote, the council approved safety boots for the town's employees.
A cap of $250 per person was set. Boots are to last two years.
Following a closed session to review employees completing their 90-day probationary period, the council approved a $1 raise for each.
Those employees included Raquel Flores, Bryan Gonzales and Rene Ramirez.
Following a second closed session with the city's attorney Donald Kubicek, the council took no action.
Also, the council set a special meeting Thursday, Aug. 14, to consider a code enforcer.


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- Saving crop insurance should be farm bill goal
- NCIS comments on farmers' burden
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- The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate prepare to mark up farm bill proposals next week.
- Some concern exists among commodity organizations.
- Insurance is the bedrock for farm protection.
As the Agriculture Committees in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate prepare to mark up farm bill proposals next week, farmers and the commodity organizations that support them will watch closely to see where cuts are proposed, how deep those cuts are and what kind of safety net will be left after all the slicing and dicing is accomplished.
Crop insurance will be top of mind as the industry assesses the importance of what has become the key element of the farm safety net.
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) voiced concern this week over a proposal introduced in "an alternative conservation title bill," that would limit government cost-share for crop insurance for crops produced on land that has been converted from sod grass or some wetlands.
"The bill would also tieconservation compliance to crop insurance, which NAWG strongly opposes," according to a NAWG press release. The organization expressed concerns that crop insurance would remain a target for legislators' budget axes and expects "numerous proposals to weaken the crop insurance program. NAWG will continue to track such proposals and coordinate with state associations to combat them."
Texas corn farmers also see crop insurance as an increasingly important aspect of protecting farmers against catastrophic losses. "With the recently proposed farm bill from both the House and the Senate, crop insurance will be the tool farmers have left to provide risk coverage for their farm and to offer protection for the operating loans received from agricultural lenders," says David Gibson, executive vice president for the Corn Producers Association of Texas.
"The last two years were prime examples of how crop insurance is supposed to work and why it is vital to have that kind of support for our producers in the farm bill," said Steve Verett, executive vice president for Plains Cotton Growers (PCG). "A strong crop insurance program allows our producers to have the assurance of being able to sustain their operations even after adverse events, whether it be drought or a hailstorm."
The Friday PCG newsletter also commented on how the farm bill proposal will affect crop insurance. "In the crop insurance title, producers can buy area-wide coverage that would cover anywhere from 70 to 90 percent. The program carries an 80 percent premium subsidy and no reference price, which industry leaders believe is a policy that would help resolve the World Trade Organization dispute with Brazil, who has long criticized target price or reference price provisions for cotton."
Lindsay Kennedy, with the National Sorghum Producers, also commented on the importance of crop insurance.
"A strong crop insurance title is vital for sorghum farmers to effectively manage their risks in an inherently volatile industry," she said. "This reliable protection, tailored to individual farms, allows producers to get credit from lenders, and at the same time shields taxpayers from overexposure by shifting the lion's share of the risk to private sector companies and reinsurers."


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Federal law enforcement employees in Hawaii are keeping a close eye on Capitol Hill. They could be feeling the squeeze soon when might be forced to take some unwanted days off.
The Federal Bureau of Investigations has about 200 employees in Hawaii, including FBI agents, analysts and support staff.
They each face 14 furlough days between May and September if a Capitol Hill compromise isn't reached.
FBI spokesman Tom Simon says that means 12 percent less time on the job.
"As a result, the Hawaii FBI will be forced to do less with criminal, cyber and national security investigations in Hawaii," said Simon.
Across the state, federal law enforcement officials are making contingency plans.
At the Federal Detention Center near the Honolulu International Airport, those being detained should not see any changes.
Officials there say every employee is a fully-trained corrections officer so they will all pitch in when needed.
"For us right now, we're kinda reactive," said U.S. Marshal Gervin Miyamoto. "We do have a plan, but we don't want to overcompensate and try to scrounge later on. So, we just try to work out contingency. We'll be OK."
U.S. Marshals transport prisoners from that detention center and federal court and secure them at federal court. They are part of a multi-agency fugitive task force. They also jumped in to help state and city law enforcement last week when suspected murderer Teddy Munet fled from corrections officers at Circuit Court.
Miyamoto says they're prepared to deal with furloughs and says a lot of it will depend on how the courts handle the trial schedules.
Simon says their office, too, will deal with cuts should they come, but he fears something, or someone, will fall through the cracks.
"I hope we are able to do what we can do," said Simon. "But, realistically, you just can't take that many law enforcement officers off the streets without seeing an effect."
Simon says the sequestration would also freeze hires and they would not be able to fill the positions of retiring FBI agents.


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Rapper Snoop Dogg speaks during a rally at San Quentin for Stan "Tookie" Williams.
About two-thirds of Californians support the death penalty, according to polls, but recent events show that the pendulum could be starting to swing in another direction — toward abolishing capital punishment.
The state Assembly has scheduled a hearing in January for a bill that could stop executions in the state until January 2009 — a year after a special commission created to investigate potential flaws in the death penalty is scheduled to file its report. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration has also forced a philosophical shift and a major personnel shakeup in the state's prison system. Last summer he added "rehabilitation" to the title of the agency responsible for overseeing the prisons in California and appointed a new director.
Rehabilitation was the focus of the debate surrounding Williams' execution, which took place Dec. 13 after months of protests that brought rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg, Rev. Jesse Jackson and celebrity activist Bianca Jagger to the gates of San Quentin State Penitentiary. Williams was sentenced to die after he was convicted of killing four people on two occasions in 1979, crimes he claimed he did not commit. After remaining active in the Crips — a gang he co-founded in Los Angeles — for about 10 years at San Quentin, Williams repented of his criminal actions and wrote several books aimed at keeping children off the street. Williams' supporters claimed the actions he took in the latter years of his life showed that he was redeemed, and he should be granted clemency so he could continue to help children while serving a life sentence.
Wheelchair-bound Clarence Ray Allen, 75, is scheduled to be the next California inmate to be sentenced to death. If his execution occurs on Jan. 17, he will be the oldest person executed in California since the death penalty was restored in 1977. The three-time murderer is legally blind and diabetic. Another convicted murderer, Michael Morales, is expected to be executed in February or March.
If both executions occur it will mark a significant increase in the rate of executions California. Only 11 inmates have been executed in the state in the last 13 years. There were no executions from 1977 to 1992.
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With the world economy so shaky, and the book industry struggling, we at Wildcat International recognize that the only trees left standing in the forest are going to be publishers who recognize the need for change in how we produce and market books. The book industry is mired in a number of horse-and-buggy practices, from unlimited returns to the need for book storage, that are killing many smaller publishers by chiseling away their profit margin. We also suffer from growing inattention on books by the major media, even schools and libraries.
We affirm the importance of books and information in print. Books have been with humanity for several thousand years, and we believe they will go on being important. But just as books transitioned from hand-copied manuscripts to mechanical printing in the 15th century, today books are re-adapting themselves yet again to changing technology, through digital printing, and the Internet. So Wildcat International has embarked on a transition time, away from the traditionally produced editions that we've felt so proud of — towards print on demand, e-books, Internet sales and promotion on the Web.
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Also released: El Sacerdote, the Spanish translation of The Fancy Dancer by Patricia Nell Warren.
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Oratory challenge set for March 3February 23,2013
MONTPELIER High school students will compete next month through an annual oratorical contest for a chance to eventually obtain higher education scholarships on the state and national level.
Beginning at 10 a.m. on March 3, two students, one from Montpelier and one from South Burlington, will compete in the District 3 American Legion oratorical scholarship contest at The American Legion Post 3 in Montpelier.
The event is free and open to the public. Teachers who might prepare students for competition in the program next year are also encouraged to attend.
Each year, contestants delivers prepared speeches on some aspect of the Constitution of the United States with emphasis on duties and obligations of a citizen to our government, according to a legion news release. Students also deliver remarks on an amendment or part of the U.S. Constitution thats randomly selected. There are four topics for this year, one of which includes the Second Amendment.
Karlene DeVine, the chairwoman of the states contest, said the competition is very intense: No notes, props, or costumes are allowed and no microphone or lectern is used. Participants must deliver their speech within eight to 10 minutes, and points are deducted if the time frame is not kept.
Nina Merriam, a Montpelier High School student, is returning to the District 3 competition. The winner of the District 3 event will go on to participate with other district winners in the Vermont finals of The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program.
The state finals of the contest will be held on March 16 at The American Legion Post 31 in Rutland, and the winner will take home $1,500. The winner of the state finals will also represent Vermont at the national event in Indianapolis, Ind. in April.
National scholarships awarded annually total $138,000. Third place wins $14,000, second place wins $16,000 and first place wins $18,000.
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This week marks the debut of an exciting new venture for Narrowsburg, which has become a destination for enthusiasts of many art forms. Visitors come from far and wide to experience fine dining, great shopping, RiverFest, art galleries and the beautiful views of our magnificent eagles soaring above the majestic Delaware River. Like the river itself, the town is always changing, ever growing and redefining it's place in the Upper Delaware valley, and with that in mind, the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA, www.alliancesite.org [1]) has risen to the occasion and created the Big Eddy Film Festival (www.bigeddyfilm.com [2]).
DVAA communications director Tina Spangler is "thrilled to be spearheading the project," but is quick to point out that the festival is a "collaboration with many, without whom it would not have been possible." Spangler, a film maker herself, has been working closely with Troy Bystrom, who "brought the idea to the DVAA when he started out as a board member... and we became so excited at the prospect of what the festival could become, that I took the reins and became involved in every aspect of this project.
"Troy's expertise is internet and digital," Spangler continued, "and he created the website, which is fantastic. We wanted to give the film festival its own identity, and are hoping that this inaugural year will be the first of many more to come." While based in Narrowsburg, with all films being screened at the Tusten Theatre, the festival is "by no means just for residents. In fact, we have a wide variety of films on the bill, including shorts, documentaries and six full length features being screened over three days."
While some of the film makers are local, the roster of talent represents reaches far beyond the confines of our region and the subject matter ranges widely. "We are so fortunate to have such a diverse pool of talent right here at home," Spangler said, "screenwriters, producers, directors and actors, and there are films made by residents of some local towns, including Lackawaxen and Ellenville. There's even a documentary that centers on fly fishing ("Low and Clear"), but it's really about the cycle of life and is a beautiful meditation on friendship."
Hollywood star Matthew Lillard has directed one of this year's films, "Fat Kid Rules the World," which is based on the young adult novel of the same name, written by local author K.L. Going, and is "about teens who don't fit in," according to Spangler, emphasizing the variety of films that the festival will be presenting. "We've gotten a lot of calls about Jessica Yu's documentary 'Last Call at the Oasis,' which deals with the world's water crisis, and although hydrofracking does play a small part in the film, it is the larger issues at hand that take center stage," she said.
Local writer/director So Yong Kim's film "For Ellen" will be screened as well, having already garnered attention at the world famous Sundance Film Festival, and the Big Eddy festival gives Kim an opportunity to have her third film shown locally. "This exciting experience is for everyone," Spangler said. "There are films that will appeal to young people and adults as well. Anyone who appreciates well-made films will find something interesting over the course of the event. If people think this is exciting and want to see the festival grow, this is the time to come out and show your support. We want to reach the widest audience possible, and with the array of films offered, we feel confident that there is something for everyone."
View an interview with So Yon Kim here. [3]
"Last Call at the Oasis" here [5]
The Big Eddy Film Festival takes place at the Tusten Theatre in Narrowsburg from September 14 to 16 and tickets can be purchased on an individual basis or with an "all screening pass." Visit www.bigeddyfilm.com [2] or call the DVAA at 845/252-7576.
Schedule of events for the Big Eddy Film Festival
Friday, September 14
5:30 p.m. - Opening Night Gala, DVAA, 37 Main St., Narrowsburg, NY
7:30 p.m. - "For Ellen", director: So Yong Kim
Saturday, September 15
10 a.m. - "An Animated Life," short animated films
12 noon - "Ordinary Miracles," director: Nina Rosenblum, Daniel Allentuck
2 p.m. - "Portrait Pieces," short documentaries
4 p.m. - "An Oversimplification of Her Beauty," director: Terence Nance
6 p.m. - "Low & Clew," director: Kahlil Hudson, Tyler Hughen
8 p.m. - "Fat Kid Rules the World," director: Matthew Lillard
Sunday, September 16
10 a.m. - "Media Camp Kid Flix," videos by young filmmakers
12 p.m. - tba
2 p.m. - "Last Call at the Oasis," director: Jessica Yu
All screenings are at the Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge St., Narrowsburg, NY


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The Royal Wedding is fast approaching, and millions upon millions of eyeballs will watch Prince William takes Kate Middleton as his bride. But, just like any couple, new challenges await them as they grow into their relationship. What advice can prepare Kate and William for their new roles as Husband and Wife? Here, 11 of our experts weigh in.
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"The love you share will continue to be witnessed by a world craving relationship role models. Decide right now to make your relationship your first priority. By doing so, you are clearly saying that the needs of the marriage come before individual needs. Making decisions, including compromises, becomes much easier when you have already chosen to put the marriage first." —Arielle Ford, author of The Soulmate Secret
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"In a good marriage partners understand how to satisfy each other's needs, both in and out of the bedroom. The best way to figure this out is to ask yourselves: 'If I am going to spend the rest of my life with this person what is it that I need from them in order to have the type of marriage and relationship I desire?' Once you understand what you need and share your answers." —Joe Amoia, matchmaker and dating coach
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"Have a direct and candid conversation before the wedding about each others expectations. Clear up any confusion about what it means to be faithful and/or monogamous. Marriage is not a one time inoculation against cheating, not even for a prince and princess." —Dr. Tammy Nelson, Ph.D. psychotherapist
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"Be aware that in the course of your marriage, you will be physically attracted to others. When this happens, acknowledge it and then move on. Think of your partner and channel all your sexual energy into the thought of them." —Delaine Moore, divorce coach and founder of IamDivorcedNotDead.com
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text: Legler broke down the Knicks pick and roll defense and agreed with Tyson. Bargiani is a HUGE liability on defense. He gets caught on switches out in no mans land against smaller, much quicker players. Legs seemed to feel Bargs 10-15 points aren't worth the problems he presents on the defensive end. But Bargs joins a long line of "great white hopes" brought to NY that have been epic failures(weis,van horn,Gallo,Bargs). We were better off with the long range sniper Novak for sure


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Big news out there in the world today, people. No, not the elections. Seriously, if you have half a brain and occasionally read a newspaper you already knew most of what was going to happen.
No, the big news comes to us from the Middle East where RSBS has now been banned in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Yep, you heard me right. The Saudi censors have decided that the inflammatory rhetoric and beautiful women posted all over this blog are too much for the innocent Saudi minds to handle. So, all of those Saudi baseball fans are now bereft of the levity brought to you on a daily basis by the cast of characters over here at RSBS.
But, who needs baseball and politics wrapped up in a humorous little package when you've got so much good stuff going on back home? For instance, did you hear the one about the Saudi prince who's serving time in prison for beating his servant to death and then having sex with the dead body? Oh, sorry. That's not actually a joke. It really happened.
Well, I guess we could just skip to the one about the Saudi couple hammering 24 nails into their maid's body. Oh, that one really happened, too?
Come on people! You're blocking a blog written by a couple of guys who can barely spell their own names while all this is going on around you? With all due respect, maybe it's time to refocus your efforts.
Or maybe you're just upset about the Saudis in Audis. Yeah, I can see how that could happen. So, here it is again!
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I don't think even I've managed this yet and people wanna kill me.
So I guess you'll be flying out to fight your case and get it unbanned or not….
Peter's right. You should fly to Saudi land and fight your case. Hire David Boies or Ramsey Clark. We'll be rooting for you.
These people have a rather odd sense of what is and is not acceptable. Maybe riding on camels with sand stuck in uncomfortable places makes them crankier than most? ;o)


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Festival of German Film
10.05.2013 6:30 pm
German Currents San Diego is celebrating its 3rd Annual Festival of German Film with a lineup of award-winning German feature films this year. Presented by the German American San Diego Foundation, the festival will showcase four screenings at the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater at the Museum of Photographic Arts on October 5 and 6, 2013.
DIE VERMESSUNG DER WELT (Measuring the World)
DER GANZ GROSSE TRAUM (Lessons of a Dream)
All films are presented in German with English subtitles.
For more information on the films and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.germancurrentssd.org/en/
The mission of the Museum of Photographic Arts is to inspire, educate and engage the broadest possible audience through the presentation, collection, and preservation of photography, film, and video.
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