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The Obama administration says just about 100,000 people managed to choose health plans through the federal and state health exchanges during their first month of the program. Critics say that shows the law is failing. But most analysts say the first month's numbers wouldn't have meant very much, even if the federal website had been working properly.


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State wildlife experts trapped 111 moose in January and February and placed GPS trackers and transmitters on the animals. The high-tech collars send satellite messages when a moose stops moving for six hours. The goal is to get crews to the dead moose quickly to harvest organs and tissue to find out what killed the animals.
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The Wildlife Board establishes timeframes for hunting on CWMUs. Hunters should expect to hunt at least five days within these timeframes.
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Type: CWMU
Species: Buck deer
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DescriptionWood Canyon Cooperative Wildlife Managment Unit (CWMU) is northeast of Echo, Utah over twelve (12) km. The Morgan - Summit County line cuts the unit in the north ranging from 8000 feet in the west to 7700 feet in the east. Since the ridgeline is the county boundary, the unit slopes to the north and to the south. In the north the CWMU boundary is around 6600 feet. In the south the Left Fork of Heinier Creek ranges between 7200 feet and 5800 feet. The name sake of the CWMU, Wood Canyon, is in the middle of the unit ranging from 7800 feet to 6200 feet where it joins Heinier Creek. The elevation ranges between 5900 and 8100 feet on the Wood Canyon CWMU a difference of 2200 feet. The most common elevation is 7300 feet.
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MADISON – Dan Roberts, age 66, died on Friday, December 28, 2012 at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. After living years with myeloma, Dan was stricken with an unrelated, rapid-onset infection. He was surrounded by his family at the end.
Dan was the youngest of three boys born to Frank and Marjorie Roberts. For one year brother Dan, Rich and Phil rode together to Madison Central High School on a motorcycle and sidecar. After graduating from the UW, Dan's professional career was devoted to public service and unionism. As a research analyst, he organized other state professionals and served as president of Professional Employees in Research Statistics & Analysis. Under his leadership, the union affiliated with AFSCME and became AFSCME Local 144. He served as research director for AFSCME Council 24. It was during that time, in 1980, that he organizing a rally at the State Capitol in reaction to Ronald Reagan's election. While organizing the rally, Dan met Carol who became his friend, and 23 year later, his wife. He returned to state service, where he became an early member of the Wisconsin Professional Employees Council, chartered in 1993 as AFT Local 4848. He later served on the Local's Executive Council.
Dan's other avocations included photography, freelance writing and tinkering with his VW Vanagon. He kept his extended family united in spite of where the family members located. He provided them support and regular contact throughout his life and often travelled to visit, driving and camping with Carol in the Vanagon. His loyal dog Buddy was always by his side.
Dan was generous to those in need - - inviting the homeless to stay in his home for a bit, or take a shower. He also contributed to local and international agencies. He was a regular contributor to the Human Rights Campaign, PLAN international, WPR and Progressive Dane.
Dan is survived by his wife Carol Weidel; son, Cory Roberts (Robyn Acker); brothers, Richard Roberts (Susan) and Phil Roberts (Sharon); stepdaughters, Laurel Redmon (John Thuesen), Kristin Redmon (Bernadette Rappold); granddaughter, Maeve Redmon Rappold; and Buddy.
His parents Frank and Marjorie predeceased him.
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MORGANTOWN – Florida State transfer Clint Trickett and junior Paul Millard are listed as the co-starters at quarterback for West Virginia's season opener against William &?Mary on Saturday.
Coach Dana Holgorsen released the two-deep depth chart for the noon contest at Mountaineer Field late Sunday.
Houston transfer Charles Sims, meanwhile, is penciled in as the starting running back.
Senior Ivan McCartney, freshman Dakiel Shorts, and sophomores K.J. Myers and Cody Clay are the starters at the receiver spots.
The line includes junior Quinton Spain and senior Curtis Feigt at the tackle spots, sophomore Marquis Lucas or senior Pat Eger at left guard and junior Mark Glowinski at right guard and redshirt freshman Tyler Orlosky at center.
Seniors Will Clarke and Shaq Rowell, along with redshirt freshman Eric Kinsey make up the defensive front.
Linebackers include Jared Barber and Doug Rigg at the "Sam" positions, sophomore Nick Kwiatkoski at "Will", sophomore Isaiah Bruce at "Spur" and junior college transfer Brandon Golson at "Buck."
The corner spots are filled by juniors Travis Bell and Ishmael Banks, while Darwin Cook is at bandit safety and sophomore Karl Joseph at free safety.
Redshirt freshman Josh Lambert is the kicker, while sophomore Nick O'Toole is the punter.
Sims will be the team's kickoff returner, while sophomore Ronald Carswell will return punts.
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WR (X)-Ivan McCartney (Sr.)
Ronald Carswell (So.)
LT- Quinton Spain (Jr.)
Nick Kindler (Sr.)
LG-Marquis Lucas (So.) or Pat Eger (Sr.)
C-Tyler Orlosky (r-Fr.)
Tony Matteo (Fr.)
RG-Mark Glowinski (r-Jr.)
Russell Haugton-James (So.)
RT-Curtis Feigt (Sr.)
Marcell Lazard (Fr.)
IR (Y)-Daikiel Shorts (Fr.)
Devonte Mathis (r-Fr.)
WR (Z)-K.J. Myers (So.)
Kevin White (Jr.)
QB-Paul Millard (Jr.) or Clint Trickett (r-Jr.)
Ford Childress (r-Fr.)
HB-Cody Clay (r-So.)
Garrett Hope (So.)
RB-Charles Sims (r-Sr.)
Wendell Smallwood (Fr.)
Dreamius Smith (Jr.)
Dustin Garrison (Jr.)
DT-Will Clarke (r-Sr.)
Noble Nwachukwu (r-Fr.) or Kyle Rose (So.)
NT- Shaq Rowell (Sr.)
Christian Brown (So.)
DE-Eric Kinsey (So.)
Dontrill Hyman (Jr.) or Kyle Rose (So.)
LB (SPUR)-Isaiah Bruce (r-So.)
Marvin Gross (Fr.)
LB (SAM)-Jared Barber (Jr.) and Doug Rigg (Sr.)
Sean Walters (r-Fr.)
LB (WILL)-Nick Kwiatkoski (r-So.)
Tyler Anderson (r-Sr.)
LB (BUCK)-Brandon Golson (Jr.)
Dozie Ezemma (r-Sr.)
CB (Boundary)-Travis Bell (r-Jr.)
Avery Williams (r-So.) or Brodrick Jenkins (r-Sr.)
CB (Field)-Ishmael Banks (r-Jr.)
Darryl Worley (Fr.)
S (Free)-Karl Joseph (So.)
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S (Bandit)-Darwin Cook (r-Sr.)
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K-Josh Lambert (r-Fr.)
P-Nick O'Toole (So.)
Michael Molinari (r-Jr.)
H-Michael Molinari (r-Jr.)
Nick O'Toole (So.)
LS-John DePalma (So.)
KR-Charles Sims (r-Sr.)
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A recent study conducted in Seattle measured water use in single-family homes before and after installation of high efficiency toilets (Mayer, et. al. 2000). About half of the toilets installed were standard 1.6 gallon per flush (gpf) models. The other half were dual flush toilets that offer a 0.8 gallon flush for liquid and a 1.6 gallon flush for solids. The results are shown below in Table 1.
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Each day until free agency begins, we at Phillies Nation will take a look at a player who will become a free agent five days from the conclusion of the World Series. We will explore potential performance, fit, cost, and feasibility. We continue today with right-handed outfielder Chris Young. And a reminder: you can check out all the "Pass or Play" posts by clicking on the category hyperlink.
When Young burst onto the MLB landscape in 2007, smashing 32 homers as a rookie for the NL West-winning Diamondbacks, many predicted a long, prosperous career for the then-23/24-year old, particularly if he could limit his strikeouts. By 2010, Young had become a plus-defender and an All-Star with 27 homers and 28 steals. Young would maintain a similar pace through 2011 before injuries slowed him down in 2012. Young was traded to the A's as part of a three-way deal last offseason that also sent Heath Bell to the Diamondbacks from the Marlins.
Young was a part-time player in 2013 for the A's but still hit 12 homers and stole 10 bases for the AL West champs. Young has a career .262/.363/.474 triple-slash line against lefties and is a competent center fielder, adding almost two wins in value over his career via defense according to FanGraphs.
Some may be scared by Young's career 22.9% K-rate but Young also posts a respectable 10% BB-rate. Young's 9.6% BB rate in 2013 was higher than any Phillie with 200+ PA other than Darin Ruf and Young struck out almost 7% less than Ruf in more PA. Young was successful in 10 of 13 stolen base attempts.
The last couple of posts in this series have had a direct focus on right-handed power hitters. The Phillies do need at least one starting-caliber right handed outfielder and should probably equip themselves with a right-handed bench bat. I think Young could serve either role. Young just turned 30, only three years older than Ruf and is three months older than Mayberry. He can play all three outfield positions well and could allow the Phillies to get creative if someone insisted on having Ben Revere in a trade package.
According to the awesome FanGraphs crowd-sourcing project, Young is likely in line for somewhere between $5-7 million per year for two years. It is worth noting that the Oakland A's do have a team option available for $11 million for Young's services in 2014 with a $1.5 million buyout.
Young would not only fit into the budget but would be a great pick-up. Young adds power and speed from the right side that this line-up surely lacks and is much cheaper than other options like Jacoby Ellsbury and Shin-Soo Choo without the need for a long-term commitment. Young would allow the Phillies to get creative and explore trades involving Revere and Domonic Brown.
Verdict: Play, Play, Play
Much like Marlon Byrd earlier today, Young is a player who can really help the Phillies in 2014. Young, in one swoop, can improve the Phillies hitting against left-handed pitching, improve their defense, and improve their marks on the basepaths with significantly less risk than Byrd comes with for about the same price. Young is my sleeper free agent of 2014 and is one player that will be included in my 2014 Offseason Plan for the Phillies.
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Agree Ian, I hope they pursue Young.
Now this is an argument I can agree with! He won't cost any draft pick, has at least 3 more good years in him and has a nice potential upside to him. Even if phillies will suck next year, young is a player that2-3 years down the line could be a legit part of a contender. Excellent post Ian!
I agree with the young signing but COME ON!! Wy does everybody keep talking about trading revere? He is an excellent defender, kinda young and has great contactskills and speed!!! In my opinion revere along with diekman, hamels and brown are the only philly 25man roster players that shouldnt be traded under any circumstance except fir stanton or something like that
Ben Revere is NOT an excellent defensive center fielder, in spite of his speed. And he has a terrible arm.
Touche, he has had some miscues and he has a terrible arm indeed but 2 seasons ago he had about 19 RWAR with his fielding so he can do it
Agreed. Revere is a terrible centerfielder – he's better suited for leftfield. Of course, the problem is that ALL the Phillies' current outfielders are better suited to play LF.
If Nolan Reimold gets Non-tendered by Baltimore, I rather see them try to go after him than Chris young.
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I like this option Ian, I forgot all about young, I would definitely play on young for the right price…
Then I would trade revere, ruf, and maybe another prospect to Oakland for cespedes
All last season we heard "We have to get young, we have to get young". So they got Delmon and Michael. Is Chris the Young we really need? 8-). He seems like a good fit. RH with some speed and pop and can play all 3 OF spots. Big versatility off the bench too. Get him!
Cespedes will hit free agency in a couple of years and that's when he might be of interest to phillies. Phillies needs to pick up mid level free agents that possibly still could be of value in two three years.
Guys that are good but not good enough to get qualifying offers.
I sense that the pirates may look to make a serious run next year. Offer them Cliff Lee, Utley, throw in Howard too. Offer to pay some of their salaries and ask for two-three of their best prospects and 2-3 mid level prospects in return. That's how to rejuvenate a whole organization.
Lee utley and Howard, really?? That nearly doubles their payroll and then you want 2-3 of their best prospects…. Come on, this isn't a video game dude
Even if the Pirates had any interest in a deal like that, I'd rather keep Lee, Utley, and Howard (who still mashes righties), and add a couple of pieces so the Phils can make a serious run of their own.
As you probably know signing a FA who's been offered a QO will cost the Phils their 2nd round pick next year (much less valuable than the #7 pick).
Some people really have no right posting such trash as proposals to trade Lee, Howard and Utley to the Pirates, who would never spend that much money on their entire roster.
I like THIS Young on our team. His age and price would be a steal if he comes back to his "normal" self, you can count on 25/25 or even back to a 30/30 guy…. wouldn't that be nice?
Also would rather see the Phillies sign AJ Pierzynski rather than Ruiz to a 1 yr deal with a 2nd year option. That would give Joseph the time needed in AAA to see that he's fully recovered and ready for the big leagues in 2015.
Sign Cory Hart, Cruz or Beltran for RF
Trade for David Price (Revere, Biddle, Ruf, Quinn, Kendrick and Aumont)
Sign Feldman, Kazmir, Floyd, or Johnson
Sign Baker as 4th OF
Another trade possibility: Trumbo for Asche, Pettibone and reliever.
Wow what a great idea! I can't believe I missed his name on impending FAs
Hogey, what part of "pay some of their salaries" didn't you understand?
Oh ok you're gonna pay some of their salaries, oh I feel completely different about it now… Get a clue Howard and utley are injury prone and there contracts are dead weight, I love utley and rallied for is signing, but the truth is the truth and it's insane to even think Howard could be traded or that amaro would even consider trading him
Ian what are you smoking. He hit .200 with 12 HR in 350 AB (worse than Ruff). This isn't 2007 and he for sure is not worth $7MM
The improved defense would be nice but this team needs RBIs.
Chris Young may help the team lose a few games by 3-1 instead of 4-1.
Not good enough.
Young is a below-average hitter for his career (wRC+ of 94) — he can mash lefties (.262/.363/.474), which of course means he's even further below average vs. righties (.225/.295/.415). But he is a good and versatile fielder, and a good baserunner.
Once again I'll say that if the Phils really want a better outfield, they'll have to trade. These righthanded free agents so far are not really much, if any, of an upgrade.
This series of free agent possibilities continues to roll ot names in seemingly no particular order, and include names that for the money, represent less value than might be the case with some area of duplication of skill.
Even more importantly, it assumes an exsistence of limited financial flexibility, which is great thinking if you wanna be part of the sheep following the propagandizing ringleader, who despite some financial paralysis established with his contracts, certainly is capable of creating at least some movement to rid the franchise of it's likely continuation of non playoff baseball.
Baseball can change cosmetically all younger generations of fans want. Pitching is still the glue. And yet, with know it all spirit, and strength of conviction, people offer viewa on everyday players like they are a solution. Yes, they are. From one level of mediocrity as a team to another.
The answer starts at the core. Still another gem from Mashiora Tanaka a day ago, running his W-L to 25-0, and almost upping his ERA by allowing a single (home) run, and the masses seem to stay silent on the possibility of the Phils even stirring the pot on this guy. The potential Kendrick and Halladay salaries, not certainly, but basically a waste of money would add up to close to what Tanaka's salary would be, and the posting fee isn't even tax chargeable. And all we hear is growing numbers of clubs expressing commitment to the bid.
But people are quick to comment on the "forthcoming TV bonanza."
Talk is cheap, and action's what counts. Maybe the Phils have an unpublicized plan. But for what's in front of our noses, the silence of the fan base on this much needed baseball and marketing front rolls by with an amazing quiet. Tanaka is the one free agent that should light up the PLAY sign in the most fluorescent of neon lights. A good portion of the free agent populous, that might even entertain playing for the Phils (scratch Carlos Beltran, you naïve types, almost to the extent that you could have scratched Tim Lincecum) are great for conversation's leading nowhere.
I agree that it is worth making a posting bid for Tanaka. It's a great way to use the TV revenue since, as you point out, the posting fee does not count against the luxury tax.
For what it is worth, Pete Mackinin, who spent last year as a scout for the Yankees, was recently rehired by the Phils. According to ESPN New York, Mackinin scouted Tanaka last season. After the MAG signing, I would not be surprised to see the Phils in the bidding for Tanaka.
I would be ok with the Phils going after tanaka…. Idk if I can see it happening though, I was shocked when we signed mag
Actually, their pursuit of MAG and the fact that they went out of their comfort zone and guaranteed money to an "established" international free agent is what gives me hope that they will pursue Tanaka. The fact that they rehired Mackinin – why else would they rehire him? – increases my hope.
Not that it matters, but I can't remember (if I ever even knew why Mackinin left. I know he interviewed for the Cub and BoSox jobs…shouldn't say know…I THINK he did. If he interviewed for the Cub job, it's kinda weird how there's been no reported interest in him this timen
The posting fee's tricky. Pretty sure it was right around 51 mil for both Yu and Dice K. So how do you determine a sensible, yet winning bid, particularly with several big shots involved, and maybe more than previously.
I'd love to see the club participate. One step at a time, I guess.
I believe Tanaka would be a great addition but unless the team lands a couple of RBI men Tanaka will join Hamels, Lee & Gonzalez as 3 or under ERA pitchers with 6-15 W/L records.
I realize you're exaggerating, but losing 5-4 is no better than losing 3-2 (except for fans who like more offense). In other words, I believe runs prevented are no less valuable, and no less important in winning, than runs scored.
Now there are other knocks on Tanaka, namely that his pitches won't break as much in MLB because the seams on the balls aren't raised as much. I don't know if there's anything to that, just passing along what I've read.
Well, for starters, even without talent acquisition in other spots, hopefully Asche and Hoawrd improve what they got out of the corners last year.
I mean, it's definiterly a problem, I'm not even suggesting that development is a cure all, but the rotation is what strikes me as more priority. Besides that, Tanaka is about a 4 year investment. Even another asset in the pitching area, Bronson Arroyo couldn't be more than a 2 year possibility. Figure he'll meet Father Time at some point.
A day later, Tim Dierkes on Phils/Tanaka
Comment From Ruben
Why hasn't anyone linked my to Tanaka yet? Am I that stealthy, or has everyone just lost faith in me?
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I guess it's possible, but if they're on him they're keeping it quiet for sure. I see them going with a Josh Johnson type to round out the rotation.
Young might be a nice addition, but he will be an upgrade only on the bases and in the field, since he's been essentially the same hitter as Delmon and Mayberry.
Stats since 2010, with wRC+ taking into account that CY played in a better hitter's park for 3 of those years:
C.Young (age 26-29): .225/.322/.425 (.328 wOBA, 100 wRC+)
D. Young (age 24-27): .275/.310/.430 (.321 wOBA, 99 wRC+)
Mayberry (age 26-29): .247/.307/.428 (.320 wOBA, 99 wRC+)
vs. lefties since 2010:
C. Young: .255/.361/.458 (.359 wOBA, 122 wRC+)
D. Young: .300/.346/.476 (.353 wOBA, 121 wRC+)
Mayberry: .277/.326/.522 (.361 wOBA, 128 wRC+)
vs. righties since 2010:
C. Young: .227/.303/.411 (.314 wOBA, 90 wRC+)
D. Young: .265/.295/.411 (.307 wOBA, 90 wRC+)
Mayberry: .230/.297/.375 (.297 wOBA, 84 wRC+)
Still, a run is a run, and those improvements in the fiend and on the bases are certainly worth considering.
I know it's just a typo, but "improvements in the fiend" still has a bit of humor about it. I guess Chris Young isn't quite as hideous as "Demon" Young.
Definitely better than "Demon". In fact, while Chris and Delmon may be give you the same at the plate, they are like Jekyll and Hyde in the rest of their game.
Of course Chris is far superior to Delmon. I was merely commenting on your typo of "fiend," instead of "field." I thought that the way D.Young had handled RF, fiend was probably the appropriate word, so it seemed to be slightly humorous.
I always thought Delmon was a horror out there, and combining his bad bat with his bad defense, and his past bad attitude, he'd be ugly even if he was good looking physically, which he isn't.
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A welcome surpriseOctober 03,2013
When I started out as a reporter in Maine in the 1990s, I found a copy of John Pullens The Twentieth Maine at a yard sale. I read it with eager interest after rediscovering its detailed account of Joshua L. Chamberlains role in the U.S. Civil War. I had first learned about Chamberlain in Michael Shaaras Pulitzer Prize-winning The Killer Angels during a history class in high school. Chamberlains story left a lasting impression on me; I read every book I could find about this historic figure including some pretty obscure titles and papers.
As I got older, my interest waned, giving way to family, a career and life.
A few years ago, I was delighted to see that in honor of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, the Vermont Humanities Council had launched the Civil War Book of Days in October 2010. These weekly emails mark what happened each week 150 years earlier. They are well-researched and thoughtful and often provide context to other historic events relevant to the Civil War and slavery. (You can sign up at www.vermonthumanities.org and also see back issues.)
The Book of Days has been that welcome reminder of this pivotal time in our history. Then, last month, Chamberlain bubbled to the surface of the news again.
In 1893, the major general had received the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions he took July 2, 1863, at Gettysburg. The citation was for Daring heroism and great tenacity in holding his position on Little Round Top against repeated assaults and carrying the advance position on Great Round Top.
In 1896, the display ribbon for the medal changed. When Chamberlain received the new ribbon with wider stripes, he placed it atop the old ribbon. The medal was misplaced but passed down through the family to his granddaughter Rosamond Allen, who died in 2000. She left her estate to a Duxbury, Mass., church that held a yard sale of some of the items. It turned out the medal was hidden in the back of a book sold there.
Recognizing its significance, the anonymous buyer gave the medal to the Pejepscot Historical Society in Brunswick, Maine, in honor of all veterans. The society owns and operates Chamberlains home as a house museum.
The Civil War often is unnecessarily glorified. The stories get exaggerated for effect, and their real significance gets tarnished by innuendo and falsehoods.
Chamberlain is worthy of our attention. His story speaks directly to the struggle. He was the eldest child of Joshua and Sarah Chamberlain, born in 1828. He taught himself Greek in order to attend Bowdoin College. While at Bowdoin he met Harriet Beecher Stowe and listened to readings of what would become Uncle Toms Cabin. After graduating, he studied for three years at the Bangor Theological Seminary before returning to Bowdoin to teach.
As the war took shape, Chamberlain sought to enlist. He was prevented from doing so by the administration at Bowdoin, which stated he was too valuable to lose. In 1862, he requested and was granted a leave of absence, at which time he enlisted. He was asked by the governor to command the 20th Maine Infantry but declined. He said he would rather learn how to be a soldier first.
Chamberlain and the 20th Maine mustered in on Aug. 20, 1862. Assigned to the Fifth Corps of the Army of the Potomac, the 20th Maine served at Antietam but did not see action. The regiment was part of the attack on Maryes Heights during the Battle of Fredericksburg. Though the regiment suffered relatively light casualties, Chamberlain and his fellow soldiers were forced to spend the night on the freezing battlefield using corpses for protection against Confederate fire.
When the 20th Maines commanding officer was eventually promoted to brigade command in the 6th Corps, Chamberlain took command of the regiment. On July 2, 1863, they entered action at Gettysburg. Assigned to hold Little Round Top on the extreme left of the Union line, the 20th Maine beat off attacks from the 15th Alabama.
With his men running low on ammunition, Chamberlain ordered a bayonet charge that routed and captured the Confederates. It was that action that earned him the Medal of Honor.
After Gettysburg, Chamberlain fell ill with malaria and was suspended from duty. Returning to the Army, Chamberlain was promoted to brigade command in May 1864. On June 18, while leading his men during an attack on Petersburg, Va., he was shot through the right hip and groin. Supporting himself on his sword, he encouraged his men on before collapsing.
Believing the wound to be fatal, Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant promoted Chamberlain to brigadier general as a final act. Chamberlain clung to life and managed to recover from his wounds.
On April 9, 1865, Chamberlain was alerted to the Confederates desire to surrender. The next day he was told that of all the officers in the Union Army, he had been selected to receive the Confederate surrender. On April 12, Chamberlain presided over the ceremony and ordered his men to attention and carry arms as a sign of respect for the Armys vanquished foe, Robert E. Lee.
After the war, Chamberlain served as Maines governor. He was later appointed to the presidency of Bowdoin. Forced to retire in 1883 due to aggravation of his war wounds, Chamberlain remained active in public life. In 1898, he even volunteered for service in the Spanish-American War and was bitterly disappointed when his request was turned down.
He died at the age of 85 in Portland, largely the result of complications of his wounds.
History can be lost. It is nice when it reappears as surprises even in the back of books to teach us, again, how fortunate heroes can be.
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A Hubble Space Telescope view of a small portion of the Orion Nebula reveals five young stars. Four of the stars are surrounded by gas and dust trapped as the stars formed, but were left in orbit about the star. These are possibly protoplanetary disks, or "proplyds," that might evolve on to agglomerate planets. The proplyds which are closest to the hottest stars of the parent star cluster are seen as bright objects, while the object farthest from the hottest stars is seen as a dark object. The field of view is only 0.14 light-years across.
The Orion Nebula star-birth region is 1,500 light-years away, in the direction of the constellation Orion the Hunter.
The image was taken on 29 December 1993 with the HST's Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2.
Object Names: Orion Nebula, M42, NGC 1976
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Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson didn't think James Jones was crazy, they just weren't sure why he had to predict during the offseason that the Green Bay Packers would have three 1,000-yard receivers this year.
"Brilliant man, brilliant man," Nelson said with a smile this week.
And while Jones acknowledged that extrapolating numbers after two games is foolhardy, he also wanted to make it clear that his prediction looks pretty darn good as the Packers' top three wide receivers prepare for Sunday's game at Cincinnati.
"I was dead serious," Jones said of he, Nelson and Cobb all being on pace to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark this season. "I knew if all three of us could stay healthy and the quarterback we've got throwing the ball, three 1,000-yard receivers can happen."
Entering Sunday, Cobb leads the Packers in receiving with 16 catches for 236 yards and two touchdowns, while Nelson has 10 receptions for 196 yards and three TDs. Jones, who didn't have a reception in the Sept. 8 regular-season opener, set career highs against Washington last week, catching 11 passes for 178 yards.
In addition, tight end Jermichael Finley has 11 receptions for 121 yards and two TDs.
"I'm only going to stick with three right now, and if J-Mike ends up beating one of us out for 1,000 yards, I still told y'all we'd have three (with) 1,000 yards," Jones said with a laugh.
In NFL history, only five teams have had three 1,000-yard receivers in the same season: The 2008 Arizona Cardinals (Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin, Steve Breaston); the 2004 Indianapolis Colts (Marvin Harrison, Brandon Stokley, Reggie Wayne); the 1995 Atlanta Falcons (Bert Emanuel, Eric Metcalf, Terance Mathis); the 1989 Washington Redskins (Gary Clark, Art Monk, Ricky Sanders); and the 1980 San Diego Chargers (John Jefferson, Charlie Joiner, Kellen Winslow).
Of the Packers' candidates, only Nelson, with 1,263 yards in 2011, has had a 1,000-yard season before. Cobb, now in his third season, had 954 yards last year but missed the regular-season finale at Minnesota with an ankle injury. Jones had a career-high 784 yards last year.
"It's only two games, but talent-wise, I think there is three 1,000-yard receivers," Nelson said. "I've (done) it, Randall would have had it last year if he would have been able to play in the last game, and James has come close (even though he's) been in and out of the lineup just with the depth. If we all have more opportunities like we're getting this year, I think it's possible."
While the projections are unrealistic for Cobb (128 receptions, 1,888 yards), Nelson (80 receptions, 1,568 yards), Jones (88 receptions, 1,424 yards) and Finley (88 receptions, 968 yards), the fact that those four players have all but 82 of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' league-leading 813 passing yards is also a function of a shift in coach Mike McCarthy's offensive philosophy
Not only did veteran wide receiver Greg Jennings leave to join the Minnesota Vikings as an unrestricted free agent and franchise all-time leading receiver Donald Driver retire after 14 seasons, making it more important that Cobb, Nelson and Jones stay on the field, but McCarthy is no longer using as many varied personnel groupings as he did in his earlier years as coach.
Rather, the eighth-year head coach has adopted an up-tempo, no-huddle approach where substitutions are kept to a minimum and the emphasis is on running plays quickly.
Previously, it was standard operating procedure under McCarthy for the Packers to line up one play with three receivers, a tight end and one back on one play, then two receivers, two tight ends and a back on the next, then three tight ends and two backs on the next, then with five wide receivers and an empty backfield on the next.
Those days are gone.
"It's two different worlds, two different approaches. And there's things you can accomplish staying in one personnel (group) and (using) the experience of your quarterback and players," McCarthy explained this week. "It's just two different philosophies. They both work. I'm fortunate to be a part of both of them.
"There's two approaches to the game of football. People feel you should slow the game down and try to get to as minimum amount of plays as possible and put it on your defense and special teams and try to win it with discipline in the end. Then there's another approach (where) you try to play as fast as you can, get as many punches as possible. I think it's obvious what approach we believe in."
According to the NFL's official statistics, of the Packers 128 offensive plays through two games, a whopping 101 have come with the personnel grouping of Jones, Nelson and Cobb and one tight end and one running back on the field.
Of those, 37 plays have featured Cobb, Nelson, Jones, Finley and James Starks; 35 have featured Cobb, Nelson, Jones, Finley and Eddie Lacy; 18 have utilized Cobb, Nelson, Jones, Andrew Quarless and Starks; nine have used Cobb, Nelson, Jones, Finley and John Kuhn; and two have been with Cobb, Nelson, Jones, Quarless and Lacy.
An additional four snaps have been played with those three wide receivers along with Finley and Quarless, and another snap was played with Cobb, Nelson, Jones, Starks and Kuhn.
Nelson, Cobb and Jones have also played three additional snaps together in four-receiver, one-tight end sets. Plays nullified by penalties are excluded from the totals.
That means that Cobb, Nelson and Jones have been on the field together for 109 of the teams 128 plays. The team's fourth and fifth receivers, Jarrett Boykin and Jeremy Ross, have played a combined four snaps on offense in two games.
In the opener at San Francisco, both Jones and Nelson played every one of the Packers' 62 offensive snaps (which includes plays wiped out by penalties) while Cobb, who also plays on special teams, played 53. Against Washington, Jones played 69 of 72 snaps, Nelson 68 and Cobb 64. Although to a man, Cobb, Nelson and Jones said they're not worried about wearing down and instead are excited about being on the field so much.
"Out of all the years I've been here, we've had a wide receiver rotation and this is the only year that me, Jordy and Randall is the three, and we're going to be on the field all the time, basically," said Jones, who is now in his seventh season. "We may rotate and switch positions or something like that, but we're going to be on the field all the time, and I believe once we get the ball in our hands we can make that happen."
In addition, the Packers have used 19 unique offensive lineups so far this season. Only Denver (13), Buffalo (18) and Tampa Bay (18) have used fewer. While lineup combinations also take into account roster changes and injuries, the fact that the Packers are near the bottom of that list is significant.


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Name of Product: Evenflo ExerSaucer® 1-2-3 Tea for Me™ Activity Learning Centers
Units: About 66,000 in the United States and 13,660 in Canada
Manufacturer: Evenflo Co. Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio
Hazard: The candle flame attached to the top of the cake toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Description: This recall involves Evenflo ExerSaucer® 1-2-3 Tea for Me™ activity learning centers. The tea party themed toys have a two–tier cake that is light blue, dark pink and yellow. Models included in the recall are 6161834 and 6161920. The model numbers are printed on the packaging and on a label located on the underside of the base of the product. The recommended age for use of this product is 4 months to walking.
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#183240 - 03/05/09 02:53 AM Re: Words from newspapers of the world [Re: BranShea]
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Yes ! I agree with u totally BranShea. English was very easy to learn as second language. But my point is that, parents should also emphazie to their children the importance of knowing how to converse fluently in their first Language as it provides them with an identity.
#183244 - 03/05/09 06:59 AM Re: Words from newspapers of the world [Re: K_D]
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Agree, converse, write, spelling and grammar. All very good to have it well settled before learning a foreign language. But this complaint about bad homeland language- teaching seems to be general. Here usuallly children start at 8 or 9 with a second language. By then the native tongue should be well understood. Alas it rarely is.
Edited by BranShea (03/05/09 07:21 AM)
#183261 - 03/05/09 07:15 PM Re: Words from newspapers of the world [Re: K_D]
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Originally Posted By: K_DIn my opinion, language is a tool which carries forward the cultural values across generations. If Language is given less importance, ultimately the cultural values diminish over time.
I basically hail from South India, and my mother tongue is Tamil. I went abroad to pursue my university education. It was sad to note that many friends of mine who where originally speakers of Tamil, couldn't converse well in Tamil just because their parents insisted from the early age to use English at all levels(even at home). Also they patronized the West more, by means of watching American Sitcoms, shows, movies etc. I could see them losing their cultural identity over time.
On the "Hathaway" side of the family, I am a 12th generation American -- eligible for membership in the Mayflower Society -- fortunately, I'm not much of a joiner.
On the "Vaughn" side of the family, I am only a 3rd generation American. "Vaughn" came from my paternal grandmother's maiden name, which was Von Gruenigen, sometimes spelled in the US without the space. Her father was from Bern, Switzerland. Her mother was from Hamburg, Germany. Both German and English were spoken in the home. Because my mother died when I was quite young, I grew up in my grand mother's home. While I learned enough German from her that I can read it somewhat, I didn't learn to converse in the language. I wish that I had. My father didn't either.
I think it is a mistake for an immigrant family to abandon their native language completely upon moving to a country where another language is predominant. While it is certainly important to learn the language of their new country, the maintenance of the native language aids the preservation of a family's culture.
I have attempted with varying degrees of success to inculcate in my children an appreciation for where we came from. The Hathaway name can be traced to the Doomsday Book in England. My wife's maiden name can be traced to the potato famine immigrations to America. My paternal grandmother's mother was an indentured servant when she came to America (She was only five; but her entire family was indentured. Her parents did not survive the journey and so she and her surviving sister were farmed out to two different sponsoring families. My great-grandmother's "sponsor" adopted her. Her sister's "sponsor" did not.) I inherited my grandmother's cook book. It has a number of recipes in it that can be traced to the Hebrock family from Hamburg from more than 150 years ago. I have my grandmother's German catechism and hymnal from the 1890s. Therefore, some of our cultural heritage has been preserved. BTW, I don't trumpet the roots of the Von Gruenigens very much. They were closely related to Fredrich Willhelm at whose feet many lay the blame for World War I.)
Excuse the rambling thoughts.
#183262 - 03/05/09 07:26 PM Re: Words from newspapers of the world [Re: BranShea]
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Originally Posted By: BranSheaIn that post five boxes up I should have said "lingua franca" in stead of "global language". I agree with you that it is very important to keep native languages alive. If only for the richness and fun of it. But English definitely was the easiest language to learn as a second language. (don't know how it is for Tamil speaking people)
Isn't it ironic that you had to use a French -- or is it Latin? -- term to describe what English has become? But, IMO, it was an excellent comment or observation because it reminds us that the "global language" does not necessarily remain such forever.
In the occident, Greek was the "lingua franca" during the time of the Roman Empire, followed by Latin, then French. Now, it is English. If the world-wide economic crisis instigates the rise of a new predominant world-leader, how long will English remain such? Should we be studying Chinese?
IMO, BTW, the change from Latin to French in the occident indicated a lessening of the influence of the church on the world and the rise of the state. French became the language of the courts and of diplomacy and thus became the "global language" of its day. The British Empire, World War I and World War II brought about the predominance of English.
#183312 - 03/07/09 11:13 AM Re: Words from newspapers of the world [Re: PastorVon]
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Bi-lingualism rips Canada. We don't have a national language.
English is being replaced, much less talking about global
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#183319 - 03/07/09 01:01 PM Re: Words from newspapers of the world [Re: PastorVon]
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Originally Posted By: PastorVon
Isn't it ironic that you had to use a French -- or is it Latin?
Whatever language we stole it from, it's English now. But that's just why English is such a universal language, Almost everybody has a little corner they can feel at home in.
#183332 - 03/07/09 06:27 PM Re: Words from newspapers of the world [Re: Faldage]
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It's only a few steps away from Esperanto (joking )
#183334 - 03/07/09 06:37 PM Re: Words from newspapers of the world [Re: BranShea]
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And we all know how universal Esperanto is.
#183335 - 03/07/09 06:59 PM Re: Words from newspapers of the world [Re: LukeJavan8]
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Originally Posted By: LukeJavan8
Bi-lingualism rips Canada. We don't have a national language.
English is being replaced, much less talking about global
"English is being replaced" With what? What is Canada replacing English with?
#183349 - 03/08/09 01:21 AM Re: Words from newspapers of the world [Re: latishya]
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I think bi-( let alone multi-) lingualism enriches Canada rather than ripping it. After all the English were just one of the immigrant groups, and not the first either. ( In my part of Canada there are more native speakers of Mandarin and Punjabi than of French but English is going strong. )
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In Gallery IV this month - Richard Scholtz Changing Spaces
January 19, 2006 to January 20, 2006
In his installation, "Changing Spaces," Richard Scholtz explores how sound creates a sense of place and space.
Published: January 10, 2006
January 19, 2006 to January 20, 2006
In his installation, "Changing Spaces," Richard Scholtz explores how sound creates a sense of place and space.
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OLYMPIA -- Lesbian/gay civil rights leader Evan Wolfson will be the featured speaker for The Evergreen State College's 2006 Cal Anderson Memorial Lecture Series on January 24 at Temple Beth Hatfiloh in downtown Olympia. The event is free and open to the public.
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In his trademark high-energy style, acclaimed speaker and best-selling author Brian Tracy cuts to the core of what is vital to effective personal time management: decision, discipline, and determination. He reminds us: "The purpose of time-management skills, of eating that frog, and getting more done in less time, is to enable you to spend more 'face time' with the people you care about, doing the things that give you the greatest amount of joy in life."
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"Besides displaying [Tracy's] inimitable tone and impeccable pacing, the audio is another showcase for his palpable optimism about individual possibilities. The sound of Tracy's voice doesn't just bring his ideas - it makes you want to put them into action." (AudioFile)
"Not only procrastination"
Though the summary tells that the book is on "overcoming procrastination", it provides more than that. Centered to "procrastination", Brian Tracy summarizes all his productivity tips in 21 titles. It's my fifth audiobook of Tracy and this one also succeeded to bring me new ideas. I highly recommend it.
"Just fluff, no stuff"
I'm really amazed how author violates his own advice of following 80/20 Pareto principle: the whole essence of the book can be "zipped" from 21 wordy principles to (at max) 3. With the exception of using a bright metaphor of "eating the frog" (created by Mark Twain) this book doesn't contain any new ideas, something that one cannot find in works of Dale Carnegie, Stephen Covey, and David Allen.
"Inspiring book to move you into action"
I just might be the worlds biggest procrastinator! But after listening to this book on my drives to work I find myself waking up in the morning thinking "what is the biggest frog I have to eat today?" (read the book ans you'll get it, frogs are tasks) It plants that seed in my mind all day and I find myself accomplishing my largest goals and therefore I'm less stressed and I get way more done! its such a simple concept and it works so well.
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"Repeated Old Material"
This material has been repeated EXACTLY from previous programs by Brian Tracy for the last 25 years. There is NOTHING new here. You have to plan and set goals, Use the 80/20 rule, etc. It's getting ridiculous how this author keeps repackaging the same material and reselling it. If you have any of his other programs on business or personal development, save your money and pass this by.
"Useful and motivating time management book"
I enjoyed listening to "Eat That Frog". In less than three hours the author takes you through 21 tips/methods to improve your prioritization and efficiency. Many of these you may have heard before, as some of the best authors in this industry such as Covey and Seligman are quoted extensively. However, what is good about "Eat That Frog" is that all tips/methods are presented in a very actionable way. No way to hide! An original concept that is presented in this book is "Creative Procrastination", which is probably the one thing that appealed most to me. If you are looking for backgrounds and context on prioritization and time management, then listen to Covey's work. If you want some "fast tricks", give "Eat That Frog" a go!
"one new idea"
I thought the main new idea, to me, in this book was the concept of doing the thing that could make the biggest difference FIRST THING. All the other advice about planning was too much for me. I don't want my entire life planned out in advance. However if you, like me, are a procrastinator, try picking the thing that will make the most difference toward your goals each day and do it. I tend to do a bunch of easy, probably less productive things before I tackle the one I've been dreading. I didn't need to listen to the whole book to get the concept.
"Good message. Very repetative"
Here's two hours in a nutshell - prioritize your work on paper and do the hardest work with the most business value first... in other words, it your frog and it will change your life. Say it 16,846 different ways and you have Eat That Frog! In fairness, it really is a good message and there are some decent exercises to help you determine what work is the most valuable work (if you can endure the repetition).
"Same old, same old"
If you have already read David Allen's Getting Things Done, then you will find very little new information. On top of that the content is not nearly as well organized as David Allen. However, if you are new to time management and need a kickstart, this may be a good starting point for you.
"Excellent listen!"
This is a very good addition to anyone's personal motivation library. The author/narrator's style is easy to listen to, and the advice is sound and practical. Anyone who wants to make changes in their life can do so if they simply listen and take to heart the advice given. BUT, you have to want to change. There are no magic pills -- you have to do the work. The author gives solid, real-life advice to get past some of the biggest hurdles procrastinators put in their own way. I loved it, and by implementing many of his suggestions, I have improved my productivity and increased my free time.
"Couldn't Finish..."
This was one of the shortest books I've downloaded in a long time and yet I couldn't complete the book. The premise of the book was too simple. Essentially, it's to identify what you look forward to least and yet is most important and get it done first thing in the morning. To me that's an article in "Inc." or "Fast Company" magazines, not a book.
"Tackling lifes big ugly frogs"
Being one of life's terrible procrastinators I have read many books on curing my habit, but
None have been as good as this at getting to the root of everyday procrastination.
I just love this book, and the analogies of eating a frog, and many methods the author has used, to tackle, even the trickiest of lifes big ugly frogs. One of my best downloads from audible.
"Get Inspired"
I've listened to this several times due to the inspiring anecdotes giving me a boost to do things myself. Also, the techniques in the audiobook amke sense and are easy to do. Well worth the money and your time.
"Brilliant and so helpful!"
All through the book it helps and lifts you. It breaks down problems and gives easy answers that are achievable. I listen to it regularly to keep me on the straight and narrow!
He is slightly annoying but you soon get over it as he is so helpful!!
No I did it on a to and from work and that works better.
I would def recomend this book.
"Concise and without fluff"
Great refresher on productivity and techniques you can use immediately. You could finish this in a commute.
"Jam packed with ideas for getting stuff done."
I had this book on my shelf for months and procrastinated about reading it, I wish I hadn't, it's packed with ideas, tips and techniques for getting those jobs done that you keep putting off. It's helped me a lot and I recommend it wholeheartedly.
"How to Write a List"
Attracted by the title, I was hopeful to learn new tips in time management, planning my day and grasping opportunity. I listened, and I listened. Past road works, past traffic jams, past the M6 motorway at rush hour...I tuned in hoping for the golden chalice, the moment that would inspire me. I have to admit I gave in 10 minutes or so before the end.
In a nutshell I've learned :
1. You should write lists (yep, solid advice but hardly ground breaking?)
2. Prioritise the items on your list (erm, yes, got that bit too)
3. Do the biggest things first.
Perhaps my opinion on this book has been influenced by the fact I've listened in straight after finishing The Success Factors by Jack Canfield (get it!), and unfortunately with my mind buzzing with lots of new ideas, this one barely made the grade.
On the positive side it's nicely narrated and the voice and tone are pleasant to listen to, I just wish it had lived up to the promising title. On the Snog / Marry / Avoid list this book wouldn't get past the first date I'm afraid. There are far more comprehensive and inspiring books available, this has taught me not to be lured by an attractive cover.
"Succinct, insightful and neatly summarised. Time well spent!"
An insightful and succinct collection of time management tools. I was dubious about spending time reading this when I'm already so busy but it was a good investment of time and extremely motivational. Am now off to identify and eat my biggest frog!
"Work focused time management advice"
Useful tips but one size fits all approach somewhat grating - very business world orientated. I will however eat more frogs.
"It works if you work it"
Listened to it once. Took action. Worked...what more can you ask for! An easy listen, especially as you can skip between chapters very easily.
"Procrastination what Procrastination"
Having always been a procrastinator and having the pain of doing everything at the last moment. Which only disappointed myself but those important to me, I found the 21 ways that Brian Tracy describes very helpful and insightful into how my life is run. Knowing that although I drop the ball sometimes does not have to mean things cannot get done and my life improves. I recommend Brian's audio book highly.
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- How restaurants can leverage cause marketing
- Choosing the right charity
This is part of NRN's special coverage of the 2013 Food & Wine Classic held in Aspen, Colo., June 14-16.
Restaurants are asked by many charities for contributions — generally by far more than they are actually able to help. However, developing the right partnerships with suitable organizations can help keep restaurant employees enthusiastic and improve sales, as well as help people in need.
Strategies for achieving those goals were discussed in a panel titled, "The Power of Partnership: Cause Marketing," moderated by Steve Dolinsky, food correspondent for ABC-7 in Chicago.
Joining Dolinsky was José Andrés, head of ThinkFoodGroup in Washington, D.C.; David Gordon, President of The Cheesecake Factory; Marc Murphy, who operates five restaurants in New York City; and Marcus Samuelsson, owner of Red Rooster in New York City and founder of 3 Goats, which works to provide families in Samuelsson's native Ethiopia with sustainable access to clean water and education.
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Murphy, who was recently named Humanitarian of the Year by hunger relief organization Share Our Strength, stressed the importance of focusing the time and resources for charitable causes to those to which you are deeply committed. "You have to learn to say no nicely," he said.
He added that you should look at how a charity can help your business. "Big companies do off-sites or team building," he said. Instead, he gets 12 to 15 employees to work at an event for Share Our Strength or New York hunger organization City Harvest. He said it's a great way for people to feel like they're part of the team, and to feel good about that team.
Gordon pointed out that Millennials, who make up a large part of The Cheesecake Factory's staff, take charitable acts more importantly than any previous generation, and it's important to make them feel good about the company that they work for. To that end, not only does the casual-dining chain work with hunger organization Feeding America, which gives to food banks across the country, but it also gives matching funds to local causes that team members choose to support.
"When that happens, we talk about it across the country, we put it in the newsletter, we make [those charities] important to us."
Andrés is a big supporter of DC Central Kitchen, which not only collects and cooks food for people in need, but trains local people to work in those kitchens and be productive members of society, and when they graduate from those training programs he hires them to work in his restaurants.
That model was the inspiration for World Central Kitchen, which he founded to create businesses that feed and train people, such as a bakery that he founded at a Haitian orphanage that helps raise money for them as well as teach them marketable skills — "not throwing money at the problem, but trying to invest in solutions," he said.
Samuelsson, who was born in Ethiopia and, with help from the Red Cross, was adopted at age 3 by a Swedish family, said his awareness of his humble beginnings inspire him to support the United Nations Children's Fund as well as his Three Goats organization and the Careers through Culinary Arts Program, or C-CAP, which trains at-risk youth to work in foodservice.
C-CAP has helped Samuelsson hire the bulk of his staff at Red Rooster, which is located in Harlem, locally. "You go from a charitable cause to a source for new employees," he said.


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I have lobster, clams, shrimp, scallops, steak, ham, chicken, hamburg, sausage, and that should get us through this week.
Then I also bought lettuce, cucumbers, raisins, grapes, plums, apples, oranges, blueberries, carrots, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, green beans, peas, corn, tomatoes and I think this should cover us for awhile.
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A well-known Democratic Party of Wisconsin adviser is leaving his position.
In an email, Graeme Zielinski announced Friday that he was leaving.
Zielinski had been demoted in March to an adviser from his job as the party's spokesman. He had compared Republican Gov. Scott Walker to Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer on Twitter.
Zielinski, a former newspaper reporter, said he was working on a writing project.
He also suggested on his Facebook page Saturday that he has been dealing with a "health scare" recently. He doesn't offer specifics.
Party Chairman Mike Tate said the party was proud of Zielinski's work to move them forward.
Walker campaign spokeswoman Nicole Tieman also announced her departure Friday in an email.


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By Eric Butler, Freedom New Mexico Correspondent
PORTALES — Wearing a sweat-soaked jersey by the end of the night, Veronica Valdez-Kent was the picture of a hard-working player on a team struggling mighty. Valdez, a former Canyon High standout, is a sophomore outside hitter for the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team.
On the other end of the court was her former high school teammate at Canyon — junior Katie Rickwartz, the primary setter for West Texas A&M. Rickwartz couldn't have had a more opposite appearance.
But that's the way it goes when two teams are going in different directions.
Rickwartz and the Lady Buffs easily turned back the Zias 25-14, 25-16, 25-20 in a Lone Star Conference match on Tuesday at Greyhound Arena.
West Texas A&M, ranked third in Division II, pushed its record to 25-4 overall and 9-0 in the LSC. ENMU (6-24, 0-9), meanwhile, lost its 10th straight contest.
For her part, Rickwartz only played in the first set of the victory and rested for the remainder of the match.
"We just wanted to take this opportunity to give the girls, who haven't been getting much time on the court, to give them a little more time and get them playing," Rickwartz said.
Rickwartz graduated from Canyon a year ahead of Valdez.
Refering to her former teammate by her nickname, Rickwartz said that Valdez had the resiliency to fight through the kind of season that the Zias are currently in.
"Noni's just a fighter and she's going to make the best of any situation she's in," Rickwartz said. "I don't think she really cares much about (the losing season). I think she's just looking to go out and do a great job every time."
Though playing the whole match, Valdez didn't get consistent hitting opportunities until the end as Eastern struggled to pass the ball effectively.
Down 20-11 in the third set, ENMU scored eight of the next 10 points to move to within three. In that stretch, Valdez-Kent recorded three of her six kills on the night.
"It's frustrating knowing that Tony (Graystone, West Texas A&M's coach) is putting in his bench against us," Valdez said. "It's really frustrating, but at the same time, they're all girls that I've seen before; girls I've played with.
"I just try to play my hardest. And that's all you can do when you're going against the No. 3 team in the nation."
The Lady Buffs were led by Laura Prinsen's 14 kills, while Melissa Harper added 10. Valdez led the Zias in kills, and Caitlin Murphy added got 18 digs.
Eastern New Mexico will attempt to halt its losing streak on Thursday at Southeastern Oklahoma.
"In some areas, I think we're improving," ENMU coach Kim Falkenhagen said. "You hope that your team is moving forward, and I really think we are."


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August 25, 2011 —
There was a tent at the Wayne County Fair off on a side alley where kids could pet and feed little deer fawns for three dollars. You could purchase a photo of your child with the fawns for $10 or pay extra to go in to take a photo with your own camera. It was a popular tent. Mostly the clientele was toddlers with their mothers. Babies petting babies.
"That's just wrong," my teenage son said, peering over the lattice-covered sides of the tent, when his eight-year-old sister went in. No doubt he was thinking of the wild, white-tailed deer fawns we have seen this summer. This year there is a pair of twins with their mother along the Klondike Road near our home. Maybe he was thinking of the slogan: "If you care, leave them there"—an admonishment to discourage people from removing wild fawns from their locale even if it appears that they may be orphaned or abandoned.
The pay-to-pet fawns made me feel uncomfortable too, even though I knew these babies weren't truly wild deer. I was unsettled in my own confusion over the manipulation of wild vs. tame—my own uncertainty with the meaning of a "real" experience vs. a "thrill." And then there was my uneasy allure at seeing my pretty, long-legged little daughter sitting with these ethereal fawns in the midst of a muddy, noisy carnival.
She examined their tiny hooves and delicate ankles and quietly talked to each one. And they were beautiful. "When do you get to pet a fawn in your life?" my daughter remarked when she came out of the tent. It was a question that seemed both innocent and jaded at the same time.
Perhaps, I thought, it's like visiting Niagara Falls: the living, natural power of the falls remains , despite all the gaudy tourist attractions that surround them. (The Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum remains foremost in my mind.)
At the Wayne County Fair, we also visited the animal barns—where I am reminded each year of my own disinterest in farm animals. Just looking at them and all the work involved in caring for them and in exhibiting them makes me feel tired. Sometimes it turns out that way when you grow up on a farm as I did. And sometimes it turns out the other way, and you see generations of the same family showing their animals, keeping their farms going.
Farm families naturally have a different attitude toward animals—a more practical and unsentimental view, since those animals are part of their livelihood. My own kids are more accustomed to having pets which is, of course, a different experience.