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Windfall Theatre still in tune with 'A Little Night Music'
Many Stephen Sondheim musicals benefit from being performed in a smaller space, where voices and emotions require no amplification to be heard and seen. That's perhaps most true of "A Little Night Music" - a delectable lemon meringue that combines the delicate, light farce of Hugh Wheeler's book with the tart filling provided by Sondheim's score.
It's therefore no accident that the nearby Writers' Theatre production of "Night Music" last summer - in a house that barely seats 100 - was better in every way than the 2009 Broadway revival featuring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury. »Read Full Article(1)
Frank Caliendo a hit with the home crowd, even with the misses
Never underestimate the loyalty of a Milwaukee crowd when it comes to supporting one of its own.
That was the key takeaway at the Riverside Theater Saturday night before comedian Frank Caliendo even stepped on stage. »Read Full Article(8)
Pinch-hitting pianist, Milwaukee Symphony in sync on Brahms
Great concert artists do not travel with understudies.
Fortunately for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, when pianist Radu Lupu had to withdraw from this weekend's performances of Brahms' Concerto for Piano No. 1, pianist Inon Barnatan had the weekend off before performing the same piece in Aachen, Germany. »Read Full Article
Soulstice Theatre can't find spark in Woody Allen's 'God'
In Woody Allen's movie "Love and Death," Boris (Allen) asks that quintessential Allen question: "What if there is no God?" Ten years later, in "The Purple Rose of Cairo," Mia Farrow's Cecilia answers, in words that would give any actor pause: A world without God, she tells Tom (Jeff Daniels), "would be like a movie with no point, and no happy ending."
Hence, it's no surprise that the dilemma opening "God" — a one-act Allen play written in the same year as "Love and Death" that's now being staged by Soulstice Theatre — involves a playwright named Hepatitis (Tim Kietzman) and an actor named Diabetes (Joe Dolan), struggling to come up with an ending for a play. »Read Full Article


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An elderly Iowa woman suffering from Alzheimer's is safe after she went missing for hours in freezing temperatures.
The Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier reports that 99-year-old Kathryn Kalianov was found around 9:15 a.m. Friday in a backyard in Waterloo. Authorities say she had last been seen Thursday at 11 p.m.
Police say she was taken to a hospital with weather-related injuries. Her condition wasn't immediately available.
Witnesses say Kalianov had no shoes when she was found, and was wearing only a nightgown.
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A man who fatally shot an intruder at his East Side home was charged with manslaughter today.
A prosecutor said the state's "castle doctrine" didn't apply when Donald E. Griffin III killed Quenton A. Savage after Savage broke into 3117 Easthaven Dr. S. through a second-floor window on Oct. 17.
Prosecutors said Griffin, 20, armed himself with a handgun after hearing noises coming from the second floor of the house he shared with his mother and sister. However, prosecutors contend, Savage, 29, was shot and killed after he had left the home and was no longer a threat.
Savage was shot more than once in the chest and was found facedown on the patio outside the house. He was unarmed.
A Franklin County grand jury indicted Griffin on one first-degree felony count of voluntary manslaughter with a gun specification. He could face up to 11 years in prison if convicted.
Cynthia Preston, Griffin's mother, said she and her son were shocked to learn of the indictment from reporters. Griffin was not talking, but his mother was.
"What's going on in the world today? People are getting killed, people are getting shot and robbed. And you can't defend yourself?" Preston said. "He (Savage) had no business being at this address."
Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien said the evidence conflicted with Griffin's version of events.
"First, the fellow (Savage) was unarmed, and second, he was outside the home, after the entry had occurred," O'Brien said. "The 'castle doctrine' didn't apply because (Savage) wasn't in the home."
The doctrine allows Ohioans to defend themselves in their home or car.
Preston said her son insists that he shot the man inside his sister's second-floor bedroom.
"I cannot believe that Ron O'Brien came back with charges knowing that he (Savage) broke into our house," Preston said. "He was shot inside of my home."
Preston said it hasn't been easy dealing with the aftermath of the shooting.
"My son has to live with what happened, period, for the rest of his life," Preston said.
Three other intruders were killed in Columbus last year by residents, none of whom has been charged.
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A carbon limitSeptember 28,2013The United Nations panel on climate change released an extraordinary report this week making concrete the threat and challenge humankind faces in responding to the reality of climate change.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the international body that has been gathering together all the scientific work from around the world and assessing what it tells us about climate change and mans role in causing it. The latest report is more certain than ever that human activity is largely responsible for climate change and that we will feel the effects for centuries.
For the first time the panel described an upper limit for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to avoid the most dangerous effects of climate change. To keep temperatures from rising more than 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit, no more than 1 trillion tons of carbon can be burned. Since the dawn of the industrial age, we have already burned about half of that total. The report estimated that there are more than 3 trillion tons of carbon in the form of fossil fuels remaining in the world.
This finding underscores a point increasingly stressed by climate change activists that from now on we must find a way to leave in the ground a large portion of the carbon available to us.
Much work has been done to shift the world to more efficient combustion of carbon including the development of cleaner automobile engines and more efficient buildings. Lately, with the rush to develop natural gas reserves in the United States, there has also been a renewed emphasis on switching to fuels that are less carbon-intensive.
These changes help to slow the burning of carbon, but they do not alter the stark fact described in the U.N. report: We can burn maybe another 500 billion tons of carbon and thats it. Beyond that human civilization courts self-destruction. Thats why the battle cry of activists such as Bill McKibben of Ripton is that the fossil fuels available to us must simply be left alone.
McKibben is a leader in the fight against the Keystone XL pipeline, which has been proposed to carry oil from the tar sands of Alberta to refineries in Texas. Opponents of the pipeline have offered a variety of reasons for their opposition, but the most fundamental grounds has now been bolstered by the latest U.N. report that we must leave the oil in the ground.
It is not an easy argument to make. Our economy is based on fossil fuels. Our freeways are clogged with cars and trucks spewing carbon by the ton into the atmosphere every day. As we make the transition to other fuels, we cant instantly pull the plug on gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, natural gas and coal.
We have already set in motion the processes of climate change, and we have witnessed its effects. The last 50 years have been the hottest since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. In the last decade records have fallen year by year for high temperatures, rainfall levels and other signs of extreme weather. New sea routes are opening up in the arctic because of the melting ice cap.
Climate change activists are increasingly turning to a kind of radical rejectionism, opposing any sort of project that allows for the future use of any form of fossil fuel. In order to allow humankind to keep its consumption below the 1 trillion ton mark, this rejectionism makes sense.
But since it will be impossible simply to pull the plug on fossil fuels, sensible choices will have to be made in the short term in order to allow us to make the shift away from fossil fuels in the long term. A program that promises hardship and disruption now is not likely to win many converts, even if it is meant to avoid hardship and disruption in the future. At the same time, we need to get used to the idea that we can burn only so much additional carbon and then we will have to stop.MORE IN CommentarySure, you can buy your uncle a necktie that he wont wear, or your niece an Amazon certificate... Full StoryA lot of serious long-term national issues simply werent addressed in the recent national election. Full StoryI have written on the anomaly of the separation of the private and public sectors in our society,... Full Story
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CBC trustees grappling with the loss of enrollment and revenue may consider that a metaphor.
At its regular meeting Feb. 21, trustees voted to save $200,000 a year by cutting incentive pay for instructors who teach online courses.
For the last 11 years, they received an extra stipend.
"Back then," remarked Trustee Emilia Dominguez, "instructors were not comfortable teaching online."
"But today," CBC President Dr. Beatriz Espinoza told the board, "all our instructors but three have been trained to do it. Now, teaching online will be part of their regular workload."
Teachers still will receive extra payment for developing a course, but not for delivering it.
Ironically, the cut in incentive pay is concurrent with CBC Internet enrollment at an all-time high — up 29 percent from two years ago.
The action occurred on the same evening that Espinoza told the board that the spring semester's enrollment was down 16 students from 2012 and lower than 2011 by 573 students — a 13 percent reduction.
Espinoza said that community colleges statewide are reporting enrollments lower by 3 to 10 percent.
Alamo Community College in San Antonio was trying to cope with an $8 million loss this semester, CBC Board President Paul Jaure said.
Trustee Laura Fischer praised the college's team efforts in combating the enrollment drain by holding this year's loss at only 16 students from 2012.
Late last year, Espinoza asked Marketing Director Susan Smedley to form a Strategic Enrollment Management Team — a college-wide group tasked with formulating a two-year comprehensive plan to heighten and retain enrollment.
After voting to drop the online incentive pay, Jaure told those attending the board meeting, "We are trying to keep people employed. Without cuts such as this, we're looking at layoffs. Part of our job is being a steward of the college's money."
The cut in online incentive pay goes into effect this summer.
To offset the gloom, CBC Institutional Research Director Randy Linderman told the board that the number of CBC graduates had climbed 23 percent in the last three years; the number of students receiving certificates had increased an equal amount. He predicted a 10 percent increase by 2015.
The board also voted to switch liability and property insurance providers for a savings of more than $150,000 next year.
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Illinois artist Diana Gabriel is exhibiting paintings and mixed media site drawings at McHenry County College.
The exhibit, "Time and Other Preoccupations," runs through Oct. 2 in Gallery One and Gallery Two located in Building A, inside and at the entrance to the MCC Library, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake.
A reception for the artist will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8.
Gabriel grew up in a family of artisans in Bogota, Colombia, and spent hours watching her grandmother and other women spend countless hours making objects with focused patience and care.
Gabriel is currently a fine arts instructor at Harper College and art curator at Morton College in Cicero. She received her Bachelor in Fine Arts degree from Northern Illinois University and her Master in Fine Arts degree from Illinois State University.
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There is a long list, but here's one example. During our Sunday morning worship service, we take a few minutes to say hello to each other. We call it "Meet & Greet." This is a good time to welcome new folks. One time, we had a family visiting with us, and I walked over to say hello. I was following one of our regular church members, Raymond, with whom I often like to joke around. He introduced himself to the family and told the dad that he had a beautiful little girl. I heard this, but I already had in mind to crack a joke and couldn't stop myself. So, I said to the dad, "Don't believe anything Raymond says!" It's a disease.
This is probably why I like Peter so much. I can relate to his frequent lapses in judgement. Peter and I know what it is like to shiver at the thought of our past mistakes. We know what it's like to wish we could have that moment back, to stop those words from coming out of our mouth, to make a much better decision. I think that's how Peter felt when Jesus told him and the other disciples about what God had in mind for His future. Yes, if Peter had compiled an all-time greatest hits for his foolishness, Mark 8:30-33 would be on there. After Jesus explained to his disciples that He would suffer and die, Peter opened his mouth and inserted his foot. He did not take a moment to contemplate Jesus' statement, nor did he ask any questions, he just reacted. What did he do? "...Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him." (Mark 8:32). Yup, that's right. Peter reprimanded, reproached, scolded, admonished, reproved, chastised...God in the flesh. And you think you've got a bad case of Foot-In-The-Mouth!
And that's not the worst part! The worst part, the most painful part, had to be Jesus' response to Peter's foolish words. Jesus says to him, "Get behind me, Satan! You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns." (Mark 8:33). WOW! Jesus tells Peter and the rest of the disciples that they are playing on the enemy's team! Ouch! How in the world could Peter recover from that? How do you stop that moment from defining your entire life?
You may not believe this, but if Peter could have a mulligan on anything he had ever said or done, this probably would not be it. If he could delete anything from his past, I'd bet he'd skip over this embarrassing episode and delete the time (or the three times) when he denied even knowing Jesus for fear of his life. Hearing that rooster crow has got to be the lowest point in Peter's life. By the way, if you don't know the story I'd encourage you to read it. It is riveting! Here's where you'll find it: John 13:33-38; 18:15-18,25-27.
How is it humanly possible to keep these kinds of failures from defining one's future? How could Peter find the strength to overcome such excruciating mistakes? At the end of the Gospel of John, Jesus asks Peter three times if Peter loved Him (John 21:15-17). Peter said yes three times. Three times Jesus told Peter to feed His lambs. What does that mean? It means that even though Peter found himself on Satan's side, he was still invited to be on Jesus' team.
I bet there are some things in your life, like me and Peter, that you'd just love to delete. If you trust in Jesus then it is already deleted, forgiven. Your past does not have to define you, but it can refine you. Yes, even though we've done some freelance work for enemy's team, Jesus still invites us to be on His.


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Morici: Obama Appeasement of China, Japan Wrecking Recovery
Household spending has recovered but too many of those dollars still go to pay for imported oil and consumer goods from China and cars from Japan. While consumer spending is up 16%, the trade gap has jumped more than 35%.
Consequently, businesses remain pessimistic about demand in the U.S. market and are reluctant to invest. With the majority of U.S. businesses subject to higher personal, as opposed to corporate rates, more onerous and costly regulations and paying more for employee health care, they remain reluctant to hire and continue to offshore jobs.
Sequestration only subtracted about $42 billion from actual government spending this fiscal year, and its impact pales by comparison to the $240 billion increase in the annual trade deficit and the $150 billion January tax jolt.
Fracking in the Lower 48 has not delivered enough new oil, and a full push on U.S. potential in the Gulf, off the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts and in Alaska could cut import dependence in half. Shifting federal subsidies from electric cars, wind and solar to more fuel efficient internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrid vehicles and liquefied natural gas in rail and trucking could slice imports by another 25%.
Lower natural gas prices substantially improve the international competitiveness of industries like petrochemicals, fertilizers, plastics, and primary metals. However, the Department of Energy's push to boost liquefied gas exports will handicap growth and create millions fewer jobs than keeping the gas at home for manufacturing and alternatives to diesel in transportation.
China systematically undervalues its currency against the dollar to keep its goods cheap in the United States. China steals technology, subsidizes exports and imposes high tariffs on imports, while effectively distracting the Obama Administration from these commercial issues with persistent intransience on cyber-security and passive resistance on nuclear issues with North Korea.


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Situated in the Venetian lagoon on the Guidecca Island. The hotel was originally a 19th century flour mill, located in downtown Venice.
Venice's iconic St Mark's Square is just one km away by boat. The airport is 10 km away. Enjoy the Venetian scenery from the Skyline Bar located on the eighth floor, which offers breathtaking views.
One of our top selling hotel's, Hilton Molino Stucky's guest rooms feature contemporary styling and all enjoy special touches such as marble en-suite bathrooms and a turn down bed service.
Drink or dine at the Aromi Restaurant and savour one of Chef Ivan Catenacci's modern signature dishes. Or try the traditional Venetian cuisine at Bacaromi restaurant.
The in-house fitness centre offers state-of-the-art equipment and is open 24 hours a day. The Spa features a spa tub, sauna and beauty treatments (charges apply). The outdoor rooftop pool offers spectacular panoramic views of Venice and is open from mid May to September.
The island of Giudecca hosts an annual celebration every July (that is called "Festa del Redentore"), the highlight of which is a stunning firework display.
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Last week, H-E-B presented them with a $2,000 donation. Couple that with a donation from Walmart of $2,000, a $1,000 check from the Barnhart Foundation, $500 from Stripes and their numerous benefits, and this group has raised half of the money, nearly $9,000, they need to purchase and install the new equipment.
"If BEIC approves it, that will get us to the point where we can order the equipment," said Cheryl Meynig, secretary with the Lions Club. "We are just playing the waiting game."
The club is recommending a 60-foot item called a Zig-Zag-Zang at a price of $17,678.
The Sports and Recreation Foundation of Beeville also had a hand in getting the equipment here, albeit more as facilitators and advisers.
Bruce Harper, president and founder of the group, said that some of larger donations came in through the foundation because of its nonprofit status. "To date, they have done most if not all of the fund raising," he said.
Meynig said she wants the park to be a place for everyone.
"It is a nice little park for kids to hang out," she said. "My grandkids used to hang out there when they were younger."
On any given day, the park will have a visitor or two. Some come to walk the paths, others bring their youngsters to play.
The park, located between East Corpus Christi and East Bowie streets just east of North Adams Street, is one of the city's most popular recreational spots.
Meynig said that there is a newer play area at the park right now but it is for younger children.
This one would be for slightly older children capable of playing on the new swings, monkey bars and other contraptions built into the play area.
She, and the others, hope that by having play areas like this, they can encourage young people to head outdoors and get some exercise.
"It is a health issue," she said. "This particular equipment will do so much for that."
Harper, sports editor at this newspaper, said that the equipment is more than just a place to play.
"There are things that kids can do on there that will improve their fitness and endurance. It is just not playground equipment."
Lions Club members have been working on this now for two years raising money.
Earlier this year, the club sold Easter baskets and in November, members sold raffle tickets with the first prize being a $500 Visa gift card along with 18 additional prizes.
About nine months ago, the city council approved the club's plan for the park.
During that meeting, Kathy Taylor, who was then the Lions President said plans also call for tearing out the existing sidewalks in the park and replacing them with 1,137 feet of walking trail. The existing, 408-foot diagonal sidewalk also would be replaced. All the trails would be made of a Rubber Walk Anti-Fatigue surface.
The walking trail isn't part of this current plan but will come later, Meynig said.
For now, they are concentrating on the play area.
The second phase of the project will be a $13,420, 22-foot gazebo. That could be used as a picnic facility or a bandstand.
The Dodecagon Gazebo would arrive in Beeville as a kit and could easily be assembled by volunteers.
Meynig said they do not have a date yet that BEIC members will meet. She is hopeful they will approve their requests so that construction can begin on this first phase of the renovation.
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Vt. advances ban on drivers phoningBy Neal P. Goswami
VERMONT PRESS BUREAU | February 01,2014MONTPELIER The House Judiciary Committee advanced legislation Friday banning the use of cellphones and other handheld devices while driving.
The committee approved the bill unanimously after hearing from law enforcement officers supporting a ban. The committee has advanced similar bills at least twice before, but they fizzled out without becoming law. The state already prohibits texting by drivers.
Under the bill, using a phone or other device while behind the wheel would be allowed only with the use of a hands-free feature. Twelve states already have such laws.
A first offense would carry a fine of $100 to $200. A second and all subsequent offenses within a two-year period would carry a fine of $250 to $500.
Scott Tucker, a captain with the Rutland City Police Department and a representative of the Vermont Police Association, said law enforcement officers support the bill and believe that phone calls should be banned.
In general, I would say that law enforcement can support this bill, he said. This is really nothing more than an extension, I think, and a normal, healthy extension, I think.
Still, Tucker said enforcement can be difficult so the legislation would be primarily an awareness bill.
Tucker, along with Montpelier Police Chief Anthony Facos, asked lawmakers to include an exemption in the bill for law enforcement officers who need to use their phones while driving in the course of their official duties.
Chris Maley, president of the Vermont Association for Justice, also urged lawmakers to ban cellphone use while driving. He said the legislation will help alter behavior behind the wheel.
According to Maley, who speaks at schools about the issue, teenagers are learning bad habits from their parents who answer emails and text while driving. However, teens are using cellphones while driving in worse ways, he said.
They get the selfies going while theyre driving, Maley said. They do all this stuff thats just bizarre and nuts.
Public Safety Commissioner Keith Flynn said his department has not taken a stance on the issue, but he noted Gov. Peter Shumlins opposition to a ban. Flynn said a study conducted in California after it passed a cellphone ban in 2008 showed no notable change in crashes.
Committee Chairman William Lippert, a Hinesburg Democrat, said the panel is aware of Shumlins position but believes the bill will enhance highway safety.
Lippert said lawmakers wont be able to eliminate all distractions through legislation but that ending cellphone use while driving is an appropriate place to start and is achievable.
Were not going to achieve perfection here. I dont want us to wait until we have every possible permutation worked out, he said. This needs to be law.
The bills prospects are unclear, given its past failures. Lippert said the committee will continue advancing the ban until it becomes law.
Even if it stops, were going to keep making the statement that it needs to happen, he said.
Shumlin spokeswoman Susan Allen declined to say if he would veto the bill if it reached his desk.
As you know, the governor never comments on what ifs, she said. He hopes people refrain from using their handheld cellphones for calls while driving. Thats just good common sense, something the governor doesnt think you can legislate. He has heard from both sides in the debate and is willing to look at the data as this discussion moves forward.
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Of his 15 years at KCHS, Warlick has held various leadership roles, serving nine years as head football coach and athletic director, and the last two and-a-half years as high school principal.
"His teaching staff respects his high expectations, and his work ethic is exemplary," said Superintendent Jeanette Winn of Warlick.
Warlick now moves on to take his experience, work ethic, and high expectations to George West ISD, where he will be the defensive coordinator of the George West Longhorns varsity football team, and also the head boys track coach, as well as teaching high school courses.
Warlick says that he is excited to get back into the realm of coaching and working closely in developing and encouraging student-athletes.
"It's a great opportunity to go to George West," said Warlick. "I'm excited about the opportunity. I'm getting back into coaching. I'll be the defensive coordinator and head boys track coach. It's a great opportunity for me and my family. The folks we met there have been outstanding."
Warlick's years at KCHS has seen him make bonds of friendships and be a positive influence in the different facets of education and athletics at Karnes City ISD.
"It's been a great experience these last 15 years," reflected Warlick. "I wouldn't trade this experience for the world. The people and the friendships my family and I have been able to make here at Karnes City have been unbelievable. My time working with students here at Karnes City ISD has been great. We have many fond memories of Karnes City and looking back on it, those are the things we cherish most. The memories we have of kids being successful here and being a part of their lives is truly an honor."


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The classroom is much different today than what you and I remember. The days of blackboards and rows of desks are gone as teachers have a ball trying new techniques to reach different types of learners.
"I have implemented stability balls as chairs in my classroom," said Abby Ryan, Emerson Elementary School teacher and Venture Grant recipient.
"When we have too much energy, Ms. Ryan tells us to just bounce on them so we get all of the energy out," said Matthew Escher, Ms. Ryan's former student.
"I also received a grant for reading comprehension board games...," said Ryan. "...The last grant that I received is for digital voice recorders. And that's specifically aimed for the students to read into the digital voice recorders to hear themselves."
The grants that Ms. Ryan is referring to were awarded to her by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation.
"Really it's the safety net for our schools and the safety net for so many kids to provide the kind of exceptional learning opportunities that the normal school budget simply couldn't afford to do," said Jerry Kember, La Crosse School District superintendent.
The La Crosse Public Education Foundation was created 23 years ago to serve the La Crosse School District. This year they will hand out $43,000 in classroom grants to teachers, $3,000 for staff development, and another $20,000 to the school district for its essentials fund, which provides things to students like eye glasses, field trip costs and college entrance exam fees.
"With the economy the way it is that essentials for student learning and achievement fund is going to grow because people are going through tough times financially," said Geva Thole, La Crosse Public Education Foundation executive director, "and we want all kids to be able to receive a good solid public education."
The foundation is made up of no more than 20 people including teachers, parents and community members. The foundation members raise money throughout the year by seeking support from the community and the teachers themselves as they understand the importance of private funding.
"Differentiation and really focusing on the individual learner is what teachers are focusing on right now," said Ryan. "And it is difficult because of things like budget cuts or lack of funds. And venture grants and the La Crosse Pubic Education Foundation provide wonderful ways that teachers can really meet their goals and helping every child learn."
"The needs for foundations are growing and they're popping up all over the state," said Thole. "Everyone knows that private funding is going to have to be part of the solution to make sure our kids are well educated for our future."
And to make sure our kids are getting the best education they can, the La Crosse Public Education Foundation will continue to fund innovative ideas that have never been done before in the district.
"The excitement that they have over reading into a little device... And you would think that it's not a big deal," said Ryan. "But really technology and board games and different chairs and all of these wonderful ideas that teachers come up with... the excitement level of the students just rise and it's so fun to see their enthusiasm."
"We know teachers are full of great ideas and ready to implement," said Thole. "So, we just hope we can provide enough funding to make all those ideas happen."


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November 19, 2007
Gains Reported, But Gaps Remain For Minorities In College
SPRINGFIELD – Minority students have posted solid gains in enrollments and, to a lesser extent, in degrees earned, but troubling trends continue in some areas, particularly in graduate degrees and faculty ranks. And although surveys of colleges and universities suggest a general satisfaction with the campus climate for underrepresented students and faculty, tensions and discontent also are present.
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) will discuss steps needed to improve college access and success for minority students and students with disabilities when it considers the 2007 Report to the Governor and General Assembly on Underrepresented Groups in Illinois Higher Education at its meeting December 4 at Northeastern Illinois University. In addition, Board members will hear from representatives of disabilityworks and the Board's Disabilities Advisory Committee on progress and challenges in addressing needs of students with disabilities.
"This report demonstrates both some significant progress in serving minority students and those with disabilities as well as the fact we still have much work to do to bring underrepresented groups into the educational mainstream in Illinois," Carrie J. Hightman, Chairwoman of the Board of Higher Education, said. "Improving the educational attainment of students historically underserved in higher education is not only a top priority of the Board of Higher Education, it is an economic and moral imperative for the state of Illinois."
The importance of minority participation trends in higher education is underscored by the finding that between 1996 and 2006 the Illinois population increased by nearly 900,000 residents, a growth fueled entirely by the rise in underrepresented populations. The white population actually declined 3 percent during that span, while the population of underrepresented groups soared by 1.1 million people, or 35.5 percent.
On the upside, the report shows that from 1996 to 2006, enrollments of blacks and Hispanics in higher education grew considerably. But there are disconcerting trends as well – particularly in graduate studies and employment of minority faculty. Despite efforts to bolster faculty diversity, Hispanic and African American faculty ranks are a fraction of the overall minority representation in the population at large.
The report urges continued support for the Diversifying Faculty in Illinois Higher Education (DFI) program, which provides stipends to minority graduate students to help build a pool of candidates for faculty positions, and recommends support for measures that will raise the educational attainment levels of Hispanics and identify and rectify the problems that lead black males to falter on the path of education success.
In surveys about campus climate, students with disabilities report a need for additional counseling and academic advising, improved academic support for freshmen, and greater availability of adaptive technology. Those issues and others will be discussed with Board members by Karen McCulloh, Executive Director of disabilityworks, and Tom Thompson, who chairs the Board's Disabilities Advisory Committee. Disabilityworks is an initiative of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout the state. The Disabilities Advisory Committee was created in 2004 to help advance an agenda for serving students with disabilities. The committee has focused on developing a common metric for collecting and reporting information on students with disabilities and creating standards for web accessibility for all colleges and universities.
"Diversity is a fundamental principle of higher education," Chairwoman Hightman said. "This Board is committed to building campus communities that reflect the diversity of Illinois and enrich the educational experience of all students. We intend to revisit this matter at our February meeting with an invitation to a nationally recognized authority on diversity to address the Board."
In a related matter, Board members will act on a recommendation to appoint Leslie J. Drish, education director of the Chicago Urban League, to fill a vacancy on the program board of the Diversifying Faculty in Illinois initiative. DFI was created by statute in 2004 to combine two forerunner graduate fellowship programs with a fresh focus on preparing minority master's and doctoral candidates to join the faculty at Illinois colleges and universities. It is the state's premier program for diversifying the faculty ranks in Illinois.


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The Xcel Energy Foundation this week provided a $4,000 grant to Clovis Community Colleges, according to a press release from Xcel Energy.
The $36,000 in grants made to nine nonprofit groups were made through the Arts & Culture focus area of the Xcel Energy Foundation, which grants money to nonprofit groups working in towns and cities served by Xcel Energy.
The foundation's arts and culture focus area is one of four annual grant cycles in which area nonprofits can participate. The other cycles are education, economic sustainability and environment.


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First time forum participant here! So glad this resource exists.
I'm happily nursing my 15 month old 2-3 times a day. At wakeup, into a nap, and to sleep. He sleeps through the night (finally!) and just started doing on his own accord a few weeks ago.
Here's my question/concern.
I'd like for my husband to be able to put him to sleep in a peaceful way, in the event that I can not be here to do it myself (emergency for instance). There is the possibility that starting in the fall, I will return to work and my husband will be putting him down for naps. We have plenty of time to plan for it, which is why I'm thinking about it now.
Any suggestions of how to do this gradually? The ideas that came to me were getting my husband involved now in our bedtime routine, even if we are still nursing. Perhaps have him do the glider/crib transfer. Also perhaps we incorporate music during nursing so he has another association with drifting off to sleep that is not nursing-related. I'm sure there are other ideas out there. He does fall asleep on his own in the car, not sure if that info helps.
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Bein a part of NB while not being a part of NB
Mhmm I dont see the . . . . logic lol
Sakura > Itachi
yeahhh! glad to have you back
welcome back.
S**** on this thread and flys away
you will come back to rp i never got to fight you
Why would u really care if u get banned in an forum discussing naruto? where there are hundreds more outside...anyway...
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Welcome back !! I love the picture
Welcome back man...try not to get banned again
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try to not get baned this time
Not sure who you are but welcome back.
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Actually he kind of broke this one:
But it's not a big deal if Tsuchi doesn't want to infract him I guess After all he just came back ;p
I knew someone would respond to this and read what he put i do not see a insul in there at all no swearing,no abuse,no name calling so define insult please
I disagree with you trying to be smart... is that a insult?
Welcome back logic.
While you were gone the base stayed the same....actually no i think ive seen even worse threads created in your absence lol i wish i had Halo 4....its so addictive
Originally Posted by -Logic-
Yes yes you cretins, I've finally returned from a ridiculously long ban, which lasted a month.
I do have some sad news though; I shall not be as active on this website as I once was. I've sadly lost interest in the Naruto Discussion and even the RP. I'll only remain to exist in this place for reasons unknown. Let's see if you can figure them out, eh?
Well, I'll be playing Halo 4 in my absence. A lot. So, if you wish to add me PM me and I'll send you a friend request. :p
Sad times indeed, eh? Nope. I shall lighten the mood with this;
See ya. :b
Welcome back man! I'm glad you haven't chosen to completely leave the base
Welcome back, -Logic-
Welcome back.
-Logic- your back! not get me a puppy
P.S. Madara pwns Solo king.
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I know not the answer to your question.
I appreciate the sentiment.
Ammitt got you banned :/
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1. Indiana Pacers (42-13)
Trading for Evan Turner gives the Pacers a clear upper hand entering the Eastern Conference Finals. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
2. Miami Heat (40-14)
LeBron was masterful against Oklahoma City, but why was he still in the game when the outcome had been decided? A broken nose doesn't kill Miami's title chances, but it doesn't help them, either. (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)
3. Oklahoma City Thunder (43-14)
The Thunder didn't show up against Miami and have suddenly lost two straight, three of six and four of eight. Cause for panic? No. Cause for tepid concern? Yes. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
4. San Antonio Spurs (40-16)
Five of the Spurs' last six losses have come on the road. Unless San Antonio plans on earning a 1-seed, this is a problem. (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)
5. Houston Rockets (38-18)
Dwight Howard and James Harden are hitting their stride. Houston has won nine of 10. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
6. Los Angeles Clippers (38-20)
After losing to San Antonio and Memphis, Sunday's win at Oklahoma City was just what the doctor ordered. Jamal Crawford's 36 points helped offset Kevin Durant's 42. (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)
7. Portland Trail Blazers (38-18)
After beating Utah and Minnesota this weekend, Portland improved – yes, improved – to 7-7 in its last 14 games. (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
8. Golden State Warriors (34-22)
Winners of three straight, the Warriors are on a roll. How good has it been? Jermaine O'Neal had 23 and 13 against the Nets on Saturday. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
9. Phoenix Suns (33-22)
Goran Dragic scored a season-high 35 points in a 115-112 home loss to Houston on Sunday. (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
10. Dallas Mavericks (34-23)
The Mavs have won eight of 10 but still rank near the bottom of the league in rebounding and scoring defense. Those will show against elite competition. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
11. Memphis Grizzlies (31-24)
Two games back of a playoff spot, the Grizzlies have a very manageable schedule upcoming. Now they just need to do something about it. (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
12. Toronto Raptors (30-26)
Toronto has won five of six, mostly against Eastern Conference bottom-feeders (read: teams not based in Indianapolis or Miami). (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)
13. Chicago Bulls (29-26)
The Bulls are one of just four teams in the Eastern Conference with a winning record. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
14. Washington Wizards (28-28)
Washington is 14-14 both at home and on the road. They're also in contention for home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
15. Brooklyn Nets (26-28)
Congratulations to Jason Collins. This is an honor he's earned. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
16. Charlotte Bobcats (27-30)
Al Jefferson had scored in double figures in 19 straight games before finishing with six in a 92-89 win over Memphis on Saturday. In fact, he had scored 25+ points in 10 of his previous 12 games. (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
17. Atlanta Hawks (26-29)
Atlanta has lost eight of its last ten and has stumbled from third to eighth in the East. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
18. Denver Nuggets (25-30)
Denver is 3-7 in February. Two of those wins came against Milwaukee. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
19. Minnesota Timberwolves (27-29)
Kevin Love had his first career triple-double on Saturday, finishing with 37 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists against the Jazz. The only question now is, which uniform will Love be wearing when he gets his second triple-double? (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
20. Utah Jazz (19-36)
The Jazz alternated wins and losses in their first seven games after New Year's. Then they lost two straight, won two straight, lost four straight, won three straight and are now riding a three-game losing streak. Fair enough. (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
21. New Orleans Pelicans (23-32)
In their last three games – all losses – the Pelicans have allowed the opposing team's leading scorer to score an average of 35 points. (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
22. New York Knicks (21-35)
The Knicks have lost eight of 10 – and don't blame Carmelo Anthony, who has scored 35+ in three of their last four losses. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
23. Cleveland Cavaliers (22-35)
Kyrie Irving wow-ed at the All Star Game, but he's shooting just 42.5 percent from the floor and 36.8 percent from three-point range – both career lows. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
24. Detroit Pistons (23-33)
Detroit has lost four of five to fall a season-high 10 games under .500. (Photo by D. Williams/Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
25. Orlando Magic (17-41)
Orlando has dropped four of five since beating Oklahoma City and Indiana in back-to-back games. (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)
26. Boston Celtics (19-38)
Rajon Rondo says the trade rumors get annoying at times. Well, that's unfortunate – because they're not going away any time soon. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
27. Sacramento Kings (20-36)
The Kings apparently signed Jason Terry to rehab his knee for the rest of the season. All righty then. (Photo by Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
28. Los Angeles Lakers (19-37)
Kobe will be out at least three more weeks. Does it really matter? (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
29. Philadelphia 76ers (15-41)
Philadelphia has lost 10 straight games. Average margin of defeat? 20.3 points. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
30. Milwaukee Bucks (10-45)
Ten wins, Milwaukee fans! Ten wins! (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)


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Tallulah Fisher Williams
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The late Reverend Dr. Tallulah Fisher '74 Williams is being honored for her leadership in the United Methodist Church. She graduated from North Central College in 1974 and earned a master of divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston. She received a doctor of ministry degree from Chicago Theological Seminary. She accomplished many "firsts" in the Northern Illinois Conference, including the first African-American woman to be a district superintendent and the first African-American female pastor appointed to serve a predominantly white suburban church.
Tallulah was known as an excellent preacher and was elected chair of the national Black Methodists for Church Renewal, giving four national keynote addresses. But she didn't forget her close connections to North Central, returning to campus as a speaker for a Martin Luther King Jr. prayer breakfast and maintaining contact with alumni and friends. Tallulah was elected as a delegate to the 2000 United Methodist General Conference on the first ballot and was nominated for bishop of the Northern Illinois Conference but passed away June, 20, 1999. Many felt she would have been elected bishop.


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Approximately 130 people showed up that night. SPUDS and the San Patricio County Democratic Party sold 12 of the available tables, but a total of 16 tables were full with drop-in guests and speakers. As of press time, the estimate for funds raised was at about $8,000.
Paula Stone, Fundraising Committee Chair and Secretary of SPUDS commented, "We had a successful event. We heard that the people who attended were all very pleased; they said it was well organized and thought the speakers were excellent. In my opinion, it was a good turn-out. I'm excited that there a lot of democratic events going on in the area."
Some people bought tickets at the door, and random donations were made in addition to the donations for the cookies and brownies, which helped boost their numbers uwp $300. SPUDS and San Patricio County party split the proceeds.
What happens with the funds that are raised? SPUDS donates the money back to candidates who are in a contested race in the area through either matching funds or simply giving donations. The SPC Democratic party puts money toward GOTV (Get Out The Vote) which could be used for hosting events or other material items such as early voting cards, signs, etc. to help them kick-off election season.
Many speakers came out to be part of the big event, some including Mike Collier, candidate for State Comptroller; Wesley Reed, candidate for CD 27; Kimberely Gonzalez, candidate for HD 43; and Senator Kirk Watson who all gave their speeches to an excited crowd. (insert pic and quotes)
The main topic was education, but equality and health care were also topics that echoed from the stage.
Mike Collier
After a welcome speech given by both the president of SPUDS, Fred Rocha, and Raymond Stone, the San Patricio County Chair, Mike Collier from Houston took the stage. He explained that when he saw that Susan Combs was stepping down as State Comptroller, and people told him that there were no democrats stepping up, he decided to run.
He described the race for Democrats in Texas as a real race with diversity. ""They are starting to talk about this as a real race," he said. "I've got news for folks; we are going to win this thing. The ticket's got diversity—it's got men; it's got women; it comes complete with its own certified public accountant."
The party got behind him even though he's never been in politics. He explained that he wants more for Texans and begged the rhetorical question: "what's wrong with asking for great public schools? And for teachers to be well compensating and free to teach?" He continued, "I'm going to put on my accountant's hat—because that's what I do for a living—we have to invest in schools.... in roads, water, and we must not become addicted to debt, and we must not raise taxes."
He finished his speech to the crowd explaining that his goal is "to be their watchdog."
Kimberely Gonzalez
Originally from Portland, this Nueces District Attorney's office child abuse prosecutor says she is thrilled to be part of the Democratic ticket.
She talked a lot about growing up in the area and how she was raised to believe that you can do anything you wish as long as you are willing to work hard. Gonzalez accredited her work as a prosecutor to the values she was taught, and she also giggled and added, "as my husband Leo explains, it's because all I do is argue."
She returned to the fact that San Patricio County is her home, and she believes it to be unique. "It's a very special place to have kids," she said. "You know your neighbors; your family looks out for you, and everybody takes care of each other."
As to why she decided to run for House District 43: "Basically, I want what you want—I want my family to be safe; I want to not pay $1,200 a year in wind storm insurance on my house that's going to be taken by people who are never going to pay out claims; I want to be treated fairly; I want my kids to have good quality schools, and I want my son and my daughter to have the same opportunities."
Moving forward regarding education was the main part of her speech as she focused on how imperative it is to take care of the teachers and the future of the children. She commented that she's worked as a prosecutor for almost five years and wishes to use her knowledge from her profession.
She emphasized what she calls "the four 'r's" to help her if she wins: recruiting qualified teachers, reducing the number of kids in classrooms, reducing standardized tests, and restoring the budget cuts "so there is money to get the job done."
Wesley Reed
The reception for the candidate of Congressional District 27 was at a high volume. Reed served in the U.S. Marine Corps 22 years ago as a pilot (F-18s); he infused a mix of his history and also joked to help him win over the audience right away. "Like many of you here tonight," he said, "I'm here for the food and because I heard that there would be comp drinks; did anybody get those?"
As the laughter subsided, the seriousness of his platform was accentuated as he said, "We are in a fight for the soul of this country, and this battle will determine what kind of America our children and grandchildren will have."
Growing up as a farm boy, as he told the crowd, his parents taught him about individual liberty, justice, hard-work and honesty. He explained that his grandfather told him, "What makes America the greatest country on earth? It's not her strength or her wealth or her size. It's that promise that no matter where you start in life, if you are willing to work hard and persevere, you have a shot at achieving that dream that you put your mind to."
He believes that he needs to "right the wrongs" that occurred in his life like the story he described regarding his father having to pay a lot for medical insurance that he couldn't afford, and he also talked about equal pay for equal work regarding women making $0.77 to every dollar a man makes throughout various states. He spoke about how he felt the way the Republican party changed negatively from the time he was growing up until now. The final part of this speech was a reminder that he thinks the crowd should tell their opponents, "You're coming, and you are bringing the Marines with ya!"
Senator Kirk Watson
Senator Kirk Watson of district 14 was introduced by County Attorney, David Aken, who had jokingly ridiculed Watson for not being a native Texan.
As Senator Watson took over the podium, he immediately joined in on the fun, "It was mother and daddy's mistake—that wasn't mine!"
Then the Oklahoma native-turned-Texan left the jokes behind to address the importance of support. "You guys are out here on a Friday night, talking politics with democrats. We need to make a difference. We have a sense of pride—that is something we can't lose sight of, especially with our opponents out there."
Watson talked a lot about his opponents but also focused on why the candidates introduced before him would be great for the job and how they could make a difference. He mentioned his admiration for Senator Judith Zaffirini (21st District). "Our numbers may not be big in the Texas senate, but I'll tell you what—if I am going to be in a foxhole with small numbers, let me be in it with Judith Zaffirini!"
Watson continued to talk about fellow Democrats, especially Wendy Davis and her record, strength, positions on the issues and how "she's a candidate willing to tell you her position on her issues; she will make Texas even greater."
He then spoke on what he referred to as "injustices that reach deep into the lives of all middle class Texans like an overcrowded classroom, growing cost of college....or the medical insurance they can't afford."
Watson finished by explaining his desire to end what he referred to as "plagues on our democracy of deals, cuts and the games rigged in the back rooms that our citizens never get to see," because, as he continued, "We love Texas. We love our state, our home—from the hills and plains rolling out to the West to fields and forest to the East, from the cities to the ranches and to the suburbs with names that sound like ranches—we love this great state."
In the end, candidates speeches mixed with the brisket and beans to make it one successful supper in Sinton.


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With more than 75 incredible songs in his catalog, John must be one of the richest composers in the world—but as most people know, he is also one of the most giving to his audience: his many charitable causes and his largesse is as legendary as his repertoire. While the large-scale shows in the pavilion may have drawn to a close for the season, there are still wonderful programs waiting in the wings at the Bethel Woods Event Gallery through the next few months, and I look forward to the Brawner Brothers Band (10/14), Minas: Brazilian Adventure (10/23) and Brother Jocephus & the Love Revival Revolution orchestra (11/13), among others.
In addition, the Harvest Festival kicked off on the Bethel Woods grounds this past week, and I always enjoy the weeks-long celebration of all things autumn. As we prepare to put away the swimsuits and pack up the hammocks, I am reminded of what a great season still lies ahead. Pumpkins are already emerging throughout the region and "Jeff Fest" (www.jeffersonvillemainstreet.com) is just around the corner, replete with duck races and a Main Street party (8/17) that will chase away the end-of-summer blues while heralding the fall foliage that (considering the rainfall) should be more than spectacular this year.
The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop (scdw.net) is presenting "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "Wrong Window" this month and next, and there will be concerts, productions and scores of art shows to attend as summer gives way to fall. Each year at this time, I hear the strains of Michel Legrand's haunting melody, "The Summer Knows," play endlessly in my head as I break out the first sweater and begin to rake: "The summer smiles, the summer knows. And unashamed, she sheds her clothes. And if you've learned your lesson well, there's little more for her to tell. One last caress, it's time to dress for fall" dot-dot-dot...


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Fantasy Guru Daily: 2/15/11
Despite the labor situation, we have some off-season action right now as teams start to use their franchise tags. Three 2010-11 playoff teams have announced moves, including one of the most important QBs in the league.
Vick, Mankins, and Harris get franchise treatment … All three moves had been reported as pending before, but they're now
official: the Patriots have placed a franchise tag on G Logan Mankins, the Eagles did the same with QB Michael Vick, and the Jets did the same with LB David Harris. By being franchised, each player will make the average of the top 5 players at their respective position in 2011. That means about $10 million for Mankins, who made the Pro Bowl despite holding out the first seven games of the 2010 season. Vick will make about $20 million – a significant raise from $5.25 in 2010 – after taking the starting job from Kevin Kolb and emerging as the top fantasy player in the league by far (29.7 FPG). Harris will make about $10 million, and [...]


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Why global turmoil hasn't sunk US markets. Yet.ap file photo
A television monitor at a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shows the decision of the Federal Reserve. The U.S. Federal Reserve has been committed to injecting growth into the economy, a stance that Fed Chair Janet Yellen appears unlikely to abandon anytime soon.
NEW YORK Europe appears on the brink of another recession. Islamic militants have seized Iraqi territory. Russian troops have massed on the Ukraine border, and the resulting sanctions are disrupting trade. An Ebola outbreak in Africa and Israels war in Gaza are contributing to the gloom.
Its been a grim summer in much of the world. Yet investors in the United States have largely shrugged it off so far at least.
A big reason is that five years after the Great Recession officially ended, the U.S. economy is showing a strength and durability that other major nations can only envy. Thanks in part to the Federal Reserves ultra-low interest rates, employers have ramped up hiring, factories have boosted production and businesses have been making money.
All of this has cushioned the U.S. economy from the economic damage abroad. And investors have responded by keeping U.S. stocks near all-time highs. Not even reports Friday of a Ukrainian attack on Russian military vehicles unnerved investors for long, with blue chip stocks regaining nearly all their midday losses by the close.
Were in a much better place psychologically, says Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moodys Analytics. And its allowing us to weather the geopolitical threats much more gracefully.
Still, the global turmoil comes at a delicate time.
China, the worlds second-biggest economy, is struggling to contain the fallout from a runaway lending and investment boom thats powered its growth since before the 2008 financial crisis. The economies of Japan and Germany, the worlds third- and fourth-largest, shrank in the spring. So did Italys.
It might not take much an oil-price spike, a prolonged recession in Europe, a plunge in business or consumer confidence to derail the global economy.
Hiring in the United States has surged in the first seven months of this year.
Monthly job gains are averaging a solid and steady 230,000, based on government figures. Thats roughly an average of 35,000 more jobs each month compared with last year.
Fewer people are applying for unemployment benefits. And fewer new hires are working as temps. Both trends suggest stronger job security.
Economists say the cumulative effect of all those additional paychecks should propel growth and help insulate the U.S. economy from trouble abroad.
Though low-paying industries account for much of the hiring, many economists foresee more jobs coming from higher-wage industries such as construction, engineering and consulting.
Zandi expects monthly job growth to accelerate to an average of 275,000 sometime next year.
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New Year's baby races to be firstBy Darren Marcy
Staff Writer | January 02,2014Albert J. Marro / Staff Photo
Christine Nasca holds her son Levi Michael Latterell who was born early Wednesday morning at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. With them are father Ryan Latterell and big sister Kylah Rice. Levi was the first baby born at RRMC in 2014.A Rutland Town baby had to hurry to become the first born in 2014 at Rutland Regional Medical Center and maybe all of Vermont.
Levi Michael Latterell was born at 2:56 a.m. in what became a three-baby race for the honors.
Mom Christine Nasca said she woke up in labor about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday and quickly decided it was time to head to the hospital when her contractions started to come closer together.
"Right off the bat, they were at 3 minutes," Nasca said.
So Nasca went to the hospital at about 8 a.m. and soon had company, as the hospital's labor and delivery department was suddenly very busy. As Nasca and others labored through the day and into the night Tuesday, the prospect of having a New Year's baby and possibly the first baby of the year wasn't part of her thought process.
"I really wasn't interested," Nasca said. "I didn't want to be first. I'm very quiet, calm. I'm a pretty private person and keep to myself. But Levi, he wanted to be the famous one."
The hospital staff didn't think she would be the first to go as the moms progressed, but then Nasca and little Levi pulled ahead.
The next baby was born at 4:08 a.m., just 1 hour 12 minutes later.
The healthy little boy checked in at 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20½ inches, from the top of light-brown almost blonde hair to the tips of the teeny toes.
For Levi's father, Ryan Latterell, it was his second time to have his photo taken with a New Year's baby.
In 1990, his younger brother, Shawn Latterell, was the first baby born and Shawn, Ryan and their mother were on the front page of the Rutland Herald.
The new parents received a steady stream of visitors throughout the morning and afternoon, and then Nasca said she was ready to take a break.
"It's really overwhelming after a while," she said. "It's nice and kind of cool."
Levi has an older sister, Kylah, who is 4 years old. Ryan Latterell works at Okemo Mountain Resort. Nasca is self-employed. They live in Center Rutland.
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Burr Morse: All's fair at TunbridgeSeptember 30,2013
God was surely in a light mood when he created the valley that descends from the granite hills of Washington down into Chelsea and Tunbridge. Its like no other place on earth as you wind along the rolling meadows and maple-clad dumplings down Route 110 and its accompanying brook. Theres a surprise around every turn, whether a herd of happy deer or an old-timer workin the land with his Ford 9N. I think of it as a happy place a veritable caricature of a Vermont valley. And its the perfect introduction to the Tunbridge Fair, the gol-darndest, knee slappinest fair that man ever invented or was it man? Heck, Id quicker think the Tunbridge Fair was invented by God in that same light mood.
I went down there recently with my friends Claude Stone and Dennis White. It had poured the entire night before and as Claudes Honda CRV wound 110s curves that day, the countryside passed by through intermittent swipes of the wiper blades. For some reason that age-old adage rain bfore seven, shine bfore eleven wasnt kicking in but the three of us kept our good cheer had to, considerin where we were.
We were just beyond Tunbridge village where you can look down over the fair and its green field parking lots when I said might have ta get towed out tday. Quickern a scary carnival ride, Claude was chuckling and pointing to a big tow truck pulling on a stuck yellow school bus. And we would find that the wrecker was employed for the whole day, pulling out one car after another.
Claude turned right onto a mud road and followed the direction of bedraggled parking attendants to a place within sight of that tow truck. We got out and walked carefully from one high spot to another toward the entrance gate. We waited, hunched in a short line until it was my turn to pay. Ten dollars, or if youre a senior over 65, eight, the girl said. It was the first time since I turned 65 back in March that I had actually had to face this. Burr Morse, a senior citizen? I hesitated, torn by the contrasts of feeling like a thirty-something, my Yankee craving for a deal, and stark reality. Sir? the girl persisted. Suddenly I boomed, in total disregard of my light mood. No, by God, Im payin $10!
For a few seconds, you could have heard a pin drop there at the Tunbridge Fair and, I might add, the dropping of my two confirmed senior buddies jaws. I shrugged embarrassingly, trying to sink a little deeper into the mud. Just excited, I guess, was my feeble explanation.
We went on to have a soggy but great time at the fair, starting appropriately on Antique Hill, the fairs higher ground. Antique Hill provides everything from the stillness of horse-drawn hearses to the coughing putt-putt of one-lunger engines and, I might add, real volunteer old-timers doing tasks the way they use to be done. Next, we walked downhill past gawdy gaming stands and ticket booths for the rides. When we got to the first food stand, none of us three could resist. We shelled out seven dollars apiece for a heavenly sweet sausage smothered in onions and peppers.
Paved paths (yes, the inner fair was planned for a rainy day) led us on through the farm animal barns. A fairs not a fair without critters of every moo, squawk, and squeak and the Tunbridge Fair does animals best of all. We marveled over huge, gentle oxen, smiled at the cute baby goats, and guffawed at chickens with colored frizzy hair. On through Floral Hall we went with its varied offerings of biggest pumpkin, prettiest gladiolus, and tastiest tarts. Across the dirt racetrack, today very muddy, we found a huge building offering everything from infrared saunas to snow-plowing four-wheelers. We leaned in under open hoods and peered into plush cabs but left laughing; the thought that we could ever afford one was as funny as those chickens.
Finally, we had seen it all and slogged back toward our car. Remarkably, Claude made it out to the main road without help from the tow truck (thank God for four-wheel-drive). The rain still came down as we turned north toward home. In spite of mud-splattered pant cuffs and a soggy discomfort, the three of us, two seniors and one undeclared, made our way back through the rolling meadows and maple-clad dumplings. Happy had to be!
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A dolphin tour group received a whale of an upgrade off the Kona Coast of the Big Island Wednesday.
Michael "China" Yee, owner of dolphin swim tour company SunLight on Water, said everyone had just climbed out of the water when a humpback whale approached.
Yee said he never felt they were in danger.
"Those guys are so gentle and so aware of your presence," Yee said. He added that he has seen this humpback many times over the past 15 years or so and that his friend had a name for it.
"He called her Juanita, and the reason is she comes right over to the boat and does these kind of amazing flamingo dances underwater, right under the boat."
Those on the boat say she danced around them for about a half hour.
Click here to see the uncut whale video from SunLight On Water on your mobile device.
"On the second pass was when she made that dramatic tail wave to us and I happened to be very, very close," said Roland Kleger, who was within a few feet of the whale. He too, said he never felt scared, despite all the recent run-ins in Hawaiian waters.
At least five incidents involving humpbacks and boats have been reported so far this year, the same number as all of 2012.
Experts say last week's whale count was up, but close to average, following a slow start to the season.
Scientists said the increase in encounters is likely because there are more ocean users, more cameras and more public awareness. Plus, the peak of Hawaii's whale season is late January to early February.
"There's not a better place on the planet to be in the winter months," Yee said.
Federal law prohibits all ocean users from approaching within 100 yards of a humpback. If the whale approaches you, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration asks that you remain still and let it pass. If you're in a motorized vessel, put your engine in neutral.


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A jury on Thursday ordered Samsung to pay Apple $290 million for copying iPhone and iPad features, The Associated Press and Reuters reported.
A previous jury found that more than two-dozen Samsung products infringed Apple patents, the AP reported. Thursday's verdict covers 13 devices.
Apple was awarded $1.05 billion by the previous jury, the wire service reported. However, a judge tossed out $450 million of the damages.
This case is one of several Apple-Samsung patent battles that have played out or are playing out in U.S. courts, and dozens more are being tried abroad. Billions of dollars are on the line, and the companies are warring to take each other's products off the shelves.
The good news for consumers is that the trial proceedings in such disputes typically take so long that the products in question are often long obsolete by the time a judge rules.
The two companies are the biggest players in the world's $300 billion smartphone market, the AP reported.


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Developments in slaying of Minn. police officer
Authorities say a "person of interest" in the slaying of a Cold Spring police officer has committed suicide.Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Wade Setter says the man was 32-year-old Eric Thomes of rural Cold Spring.
Setter says investigators had interviewed Thomes several times about the Nov. 29 slaying of Officer Tom Decker after they got a tip. Setter says they were seeking to interview Thomes again on Wednesday afternoon when he fled his home.
Setter says Thomes ran to an outbuilding and refused to come out. Setter says when agents entered the building several hours later, Thomes had hung himself.
Despite his death, Setter says the investigation is still active.
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August 4, 2011 —
It was a little after one in the morning, and detective Brown stood holding a fresh iced coffee in the basement of an apartment building. He stared down at a white chalk outline where a dead body had been found a few hours earlier. "Sprawled" was the only way he could think to describe the position.
"ID?" Brown asked.
"Mr. Peter Johnson of 5C. Worked as a stockbroker. Married, two kids, wife is home, kids are not," his partner read out of his notebook. Brown focused on a spot of blood on a pipe above the body.
"He was dressed in running pants, sneakers, and a blue button-down shirt, died from blunt trauma to the head."
"College?" Brown asked.
"The kids? Yeah." his partner answered, finding Brown's eyes on the spot of blood. "You think it was an accident?" He stepped closer and they both stared at the splotch. "It's possible he may have hit his head and fallen down."
Brown scrunched his face and grimaced. "I'm not so sure about that," he said, taking a sip of the iced coffee. "Mr. Johnson would have had to hit his head mighty hard." He walked out into the hallway. "Why would he come into this room anyway?"
"I suppose he might have been doing some laundry."
"The laundry is on the other side of the basement," Brown said. "Get a blood-spatter expert down here, but I think we've got ourselves a homicide." He stood. "I'm going to go talk to the wife."
His partner held his watch up for Brown to see. "Take it easy; it's after 1 a.m."
"Poke around down here. Try to figure out how the body was moved."
Brown grumbled on the way up in the elevator. He wasn't looking forward to this chat. She would, of course, be hysterical and the Advil he had taken was having no effect on his usual headache.
Knock, knock, knock.
She had been crying but seemed put together. "Come in."
Brown took a step inside. "So sorry to trouble you, ma'am. I am detective Brown."
"Pleasure," she mumbled as she returned to the couch and her drink. It was probably not her first. "Please sit."
He took his time walking over and surveyed the apartment. It was a nice place. Neatly kept. Pictures of the family. Brown noticed that all the hangings on one wall were removed and instead tape and pencil marks were scattered about.
"Renovations?" Brown asked.
"Oh, yes," said Mrs. Johnson. "We are splitting the apartment next door with our neighbor. We are each taking half."
"Very nice," Brown said.
"It's been an ordeal. Like anything in New York City real estate. We finally have permission to start." She choked up.
"Just a few preliminary questions and then I'll be out of your hair."
"Sure," answered Mrs. Johnson.
"Can you tell me what time you returned home?" Brown asked. He flipped out his notebook.
"Around 11 p.m. I was actually surprised that Peter wasn't home yet." Brown nodded and scribbled notes. "There was nothing out of the ordinary."
"Can you think of anyone who would want to harm your husband?"
Mrs. Brown thought for a moment and shook her head. "No."
"Any strange things going on? Prank phone calls? Anything at all?"
"Not that I can think of."
Mrs. Johnson told him that things between them hadn't been great for the past few years, I mean, if she was being honest which she had no reason not to be. The recession had hit Peter particularly hard at work, and with the kids in college they had just gotten their heads above water. They had almost had to pull out of the apartment renovations.
"Did your husband have a life insurance policy?"
"I suppose he did."
"Who's the beneficiary?"
Mrs. Johnson stopped and looked into Brown's eyes. "I suppose I am. Why do you ask, detective?"
"My apologies, Mrs. Johnson, I mean no disrespect. It's getting late. I should be going. If it's alright with you. I'll swing by tomorrow with the crime boys to do a search of the apartment."
"No problem."
"Thanks, ma'am."
And then at the door he stopped. Another door to the right of the main one.
"What's in here?"
"Oh. Those are the back stairs. They lead straight to the basement."
"Oh perfect." said Brown. "That's right where I am heading."