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Mercedes Rowinsky-Geurts receives Lauriers Residence Academic Partnership award
Dec 17/12
Mercedes Rowinsky-Geurts, associate professor in the Languages and Literatures Department, has received Lauriers Residence Academic Partnership award. The award recognizes faculty members who support academic initiatives within the universitys residences.
Rowinsky-Geurts spends up to two hours a week with first-year students living in the Languages and Literature Residence Learning Community (RLC), one of Lauriers themed residence environments designed to bring together like-minded students who share common goals and interests. All of the students in the Languages and Literature RLC are enrolled in Rowinksy-Geurts first-year Spanish class or in a second-year class.
I am amazed at how much she has given to the students in the RLC. She has been unbelievable by volunteering her time on a weekly basis, said David Shorey, associate director of residence education. Students feel a strong connection to her. She cooks with them, talks about her experiences and encourages students to share with one another. It has made an impressive impact in terms of student satisfaction.
Rowinsky-Geurts has more than 30 years of teaching experience and has been at Laurier since 1994. In addition to her teaching role, she is also associate dean of students: student affairs and special projects for the Faculty of Arts. Her passion for teaching has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including a 3M National Teaching Fellowship in 2008.
Having the opportunity to work closely with the students was a transformative experience for me as a professor, said Rowinsky-Geurts. Through 12 weeks, we have built a close community of learners. We have cooked together, eaten together, explored texts from a critical perspective, played games while learning, and in the midst of all these activities, we have discovered the power of getting to know each other as human beings. It has been a gift for me, and I believe this is one of the most powerful experiences we can have with students if we want to inspire lives of leadership and purpose.
Rowinsky-Geurts will continue her involvement with the Languages and Literatures RLC in the winter term.
The Residence Academic Partnership award is bestowed to one faculty member each term. Previous recipients include Bob Sharpe, associate professor of geography, and Julie Pong, an academic advisor in the Faculty of Arts.
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As far as excuses go, this one's pretty good.
One man's dog apparently learned how to hit the snooze button on his owner's alarm.
A video posted to YouTube that's gone viral shows the boxer sneaking into the bedroom, then pawing the clock buttons until the alarm stops.
"Today I found out why I have been waking up late," the video poster wrote. "My boxer Kermit has been snoozing my alarm. This alarm has a snooze button that has to be held to activate, (but) he apparently is aware of this feature."

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text: Marc Berman and this truth in the same line. Are you serious? Also where in there was there a knock on Duhon? All it says is hes still trying to find chemistry with his new teammates. Duhon is a new player who other then the last few weeks of scrimmaging hasn't played with any of these guys. Isn't training camp and the preseason the time to build chemistry?


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- As service members transition to civilian life, it's important for employers to recognize the value veterans bring to the workforce. These trained professionals bring incomparable skill and discipline to the job at hand.
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by Kevin Michalowski, Senior Editor
Gun Digest the Magazine
For all the honest world to see…
Recently, a group of open carry enthusiasts gathered in a municipal park to share some food and exercise the right to bear arms. I attended this event not so much to make a political statement, but to see what sorts of political statements would be made by others.
The open carry picnic was a success. No one got shot. No smart-ass kids threw strings of firecrackers into the crowd and local police officers assigned to monitor the event had nothing to do.
All the attendees got to talk about guns and the organizer got to move to the center of the circle and brag about all the places he'd carried his "loaded 9mm pistol."
He kept mentioning that it was a 9mm, as if that mattered to anyone. Anti-gunners simply see it as a gun and couldn't care less about the caliber.
Of course the news media was on hand and a few interested citizens stopped by to see what was going on. The rest of us just strolled around doing touch-and-goes through the food line as we tried to keep track of our kids playing near the river.
The event showed the citizens of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, that despite their fears, no one died as a result of guns being openly carried in a city park. There were no accidental shootings. No one was felled by gunfire during a dispute over the proper recipe for potato salad. One of the moms from the baseball tournament did stop over and asked if she could be frisked. Don't know what that was about, but it made for a laugh.
The open carry picnic proved that gun folks are good people, but it didn't settle some of the other issues that swirl around open carry.
One of the big issues seems simple: Should citizens carry openly? That is a question that sparks a great deal of debate.
Yes, you have the right to carry openly, but should you? A right unused is a right lost, but does open carry cause more problems than it solves. Do those not familiar with guns or with the law get scared when they see a gun? Could you end up chatting with a police officer as a result of your choice? Does open carry push middle-of-the-road folks away from gun rights issues?
This column appeared in the August 30, 2010 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine. Click here to learn more about this issue. Click here to subscribe.
Does open carry make you a target for some thug to attempt a gun grab? These are all important questions and the debate cannot be addressed on this page.
It can be addressed on the pages of Tacticalgearmag.com. Just log onto the website and search for "Open carry" you should find the forum with the discussion.
Give us your input. We really want to know what you think.
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Charles F. Erickson dies in Florida
PARKERSBURG – A man known for his philanthropy here and across West Virginia died in Florida on Thursday.
Charles F. Erickson, 81, headed the Erickson Foundation, based in Parkersburg, and was behind many of the new alumni centers at colleges and universities throughout West Virginia.
"We were just talking about him last night at dinner," said Holmes R. "Butch" Shaver, a real estate agent, former county commissioner and longtime friend of Erickson's.
Much of what Erickson did was behind the scenes, Shaver said.
"Charles did so many things, not just for Parkersburg and Wood County, but for the state of West Virginia and other states," Shaver said.
He was an early supporter of development zones, including the land near Erickson Field on the Little Kanawha River, Shaver said. Erickson donated the land in south Parkersburg where the Erickson All Sports Facility was constructed and started a renaissance of downtown Parkersburg, Shaver said.
"Even though he lived in (Delray Beach) Florida, he still loved Parkersburg," Shaver said.
The Erickson Foundation donated the W.T. Grant building on Market Street to West Virginia University at Parkersburg where its new downtown campus and culinary school are located. The foundation also donated a lot at Seventh and Juliana streets to the school for a parking lot.
"He was so philanthropic and never wanted any press for it, and those are the good guys," Shaver said.
A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the Boynton Memorial Chapel at 800 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. in Boynton Beach, Fla. Erickson will be buried at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery in Parkersburg.
"He was a man who was larger than life," said Kathy Eddy of McDonough, Eddy, Parsons and Baylous, a Parkersburg accounting firm.
Erickson was a client of the firm for more than 40 years and a friend, she said.
"Today we lost a wonderful man and loyal Mountaineer. Charles Erickson loved WVU and he and his family were longtime supporters of our alma mater. As you may know, our beautiful alumni home bears the Erickson name, as do numerous alumni centers throughout the state," Steve Douglas, president and CEO of the West Virginia University Alumni Association, said.
"He and his family appreciated the work that we do and he was a constant cheerleader of those efforts. And he was one of the kindest, sweetest people you will ever meet. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Laurie and the rest of his family. RIP Charles; you are forever a Mountaineer."
Erickson, a native of Logan County, was the son of the late C.O. Erickson. Erickson went into business with his father after the Army and together they built Durfees Cable Co. into the largest cable operation in West Virginia, which was sold to Tele-Communications Inc.
Erickson later built cable systems in Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan and became president of broadcast and cable associations.
After his father died, since 1993 Erickson headed the Erickson Foundation and has been involved in establishing 13 Erickson Alumni Centers around the state, including WVU, Marshall University and Concord University.
He received the Most Loyal Alumni Mountaineer award in 2005.
Erickson graduated from Greenbrier Military School and attended WVU before joining the Army and serving two years in Germany.
The Erickson Foundation was established after his father died in 1993. He promised his father the foundation would focus alumni centers on West Virginia colleges and university campuses. Thirteen Erickson alumni centers have been established in West Virginia.
Erickson in May 2011 was inducted into the Order of Vandalia, WVU's highest honor. In 2005 he was named Mountaineer of the Year and in May received an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Concord University.
He is survived by his wife, Laurie; two sons, Charles II (Lynn) of Washington, N.C., and Brandon of Boca Raton, Fla.; a grandson, Chase; two sisters, Donna Tulley of Savannah, Ga., and Myra Scott (Lee) of Chapel Hill, N.C.
The family requests donations be made to the Erickson Foundation, 400 Market St., Parkersburg, WV 26101, or any college or university.


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Indoor air quality
- First and secondhand smoke
- Radon
- Carbon monoxide
- Organic vapors or volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- Mold
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
This respiratory illness primarily affects people over age 45 and has no known cure. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is a serious health threat for New Englanders and likely affects as many as 24 million Americans nationally. Chronic coughing, chest tightness and breathlessness of COPD make everyday activities diffi cult because even simple actions put too much strain on damaged lungs. The best way to prevent COPD is to avoid smoking. While smoking is the primary cause of COPD, air pollution can play a signifi cant role in both causing the disease and making it worse. Air pollution irritates the lungs and contributes to the total overall burden. Individuals with respiratory diseases like COPD are especially sensitive to air pollution. Exposure to air pollution may aggravate symptoms and make it diffi cult to breathe. Exhaust from cars, trucks, and power plants reacts with sunlight on hot summer days to create ozone and emit tiny or fi ne particles, both of which contribute to air pollution or smog. Air quality in New England is closely tied to temperature and precipitation - the hotter and drier the summer, the higher the concentration of regional pollutants. People who are living with COPD need to pay careful attention to the air quality. When levels of pollution are unhealthy, slow down your activities and consider postponing outdoor activities. Throughout the summer, listen for radio or television announcements by meteorologists about "Ozone Action Days" designated by EPA New England or your state. An Ozone Action Day is announced when ozone is predicted to exceed national health standards. On these days it's especially important to try to reduce pollution production.
Action you can take: Early detection can help prevent further lung damage and alter the progress of the disease. Your healthcare provider can perform a simple test using a spirometer to determine if you have COPD.
First and secondhand smoke
First and secondhand smoke comes from a burning cigarette, cigar, or pipe, or from an exhaling smoker. Not only is secondhand smoke an asthma trigger but those exposed to it tend to have more ear and respiratory infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, respiratory and ear infections. EPA estimates that secondhand smoke is responsible for about 3,000 lung cancer deaths each year among nonsmokers in the U.S. About 800 of these are estimated to be from exposure to secondhand smoke at home, and 2,200 deaths are from exposure in work or social situations. Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung and heart disease. In addition, smokers, and former smokers, EPA estimates that secondhand smoke is responsible for about 3,000 lung cancer deaths each year among nonsmokers in the U.S. are at greater respiratory risk from other exposures such as asbestos and radon. Smoking also is associated with an increased risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Consider quitting smoking today!
Action you can take:
Take the smoke-free pledge.
Choose not to smoke in your home and do not permit others to do so. Small children are especially vulnerable to the health effects of secondhand smoke.
Choose to smoke outside, if you must smoke. Moving to another room or opening a window is not enough to protect your children.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into your home through cracks or holes in the basement walls and floor. Radon gas is colorless, odorless and tasteless. Much of the New England region has elevated levels of radon due to high amounts of granite bedrock. Risk depends on how much and how long you have been exposed to radon gas, which is believed to be the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
Action you can take:
Test your home for radon. Radon test kits are available at hardware stores. If the level exceeds the standard, have a professional help you design a plan to vent the gas to the outside. Look in the phone book under "radon" for professionals in your area. While radon test kits are available at hardware stores, they also can be purchased through the National Safety Council at a discounted rate. For information on these discounted test kits go to www.epa.gov/radon/find-radon-test-kit-or-measurement-and-mitigation-professional and look for the link to the discounted test kits.
monoxide (CO)
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by incomplete burning of fuels such as gas, oil, propane or wood. People with anemia or with a history of heart or respiratory disease can be especially sensitive to CO exposure. Depending on the level and length of exposure, carbon monoxide can cause shortness of breath, nausea, headaches, dizziness, impairment of vision and coordination, mental confusion, fainting or even death.
Action you can take:
To prevent CO poisoning:
Make sure your heating systems, gas or propane stoves, ovens, and dryers are well-vented and in proper working order.
Don't idle your car or lawnmower or other gasoline-powered equipment in the garage.
Don't use propane heaters or candles inside of tents. indoor air quality
When the power goes out, be careful with generators and avoid unconventional heating and cooking methods.
Put CO monitors/alarms that meet UL (Underwriters Laboratories), IAS (International Approval Service) standards in sleeping areas and basements.
Consider purchasing a vented space heater when replacing an unvented one.
Use proper fuel in kerosene space heaters.
Install and use an exhaust fan vented to outdoors over gas stoves.
Open flues when fireplaces are in use.
Choose properly sized wood stoves that are certified to meet EPA emission standards. Make certain that doors on all wood stoves fit tightly.
Have a trained professional inspect, clean, and tune-up central heating system (furnaces, flues and chimneys) annually. Repair any leaks promptly.
Organic vapors or
volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Organic vapors or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are found in many household products, including: paints; paint strippers and other solvents; wood preservatives; aerosol sprays; cleansers and disinfectants; moth repellents and air fresheners; stored fuels and automotive products; hobby supplies; and drycleaned clothing. VOCs vary in their potential to affect health. Possible health effects of exposure include: irritation to eyes, nose and throat; damage to the liver, kidneys and central nervous system; and cancer.
Action you can take:
Look for safer alternatives and choose environmentally friendly products. If you must use products with VOCs, reduce your exposure by ventilating work areas and buying only the amount of product that you need. Take care to dispose of any unused products as directed and in a safe manner (for example, take advantage of municipal household hazardouswaste collection days).
Mold thrives in moist environments. Mold spores, which are found almost everywhere in our environment, need moisture to germinate. If mold spores from the air land on a wet surface in your home, they may just need a day or two to grow. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposure include allergic reactions, asthma and other respiratory complaints. For more information on mold, go to: www.cdc.gov/mold/
Action you can take:
The key to controlling mold problems in your home is to control moisture! Fix leaks. Dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours. Reduce indoor humidity (to 30%-60% ) by:
venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to the outside
using air conditioners and dehumidifiers . increasing ventilation
using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning
If mold is in your home, killing it with bleach or cleaner is not enough. The mold itself has to be removed.
Action you can take:
To remove mold from hard surfaces, scrub it with a detergent cleaner and water. Be sure to wear safety gear such as goggles, gloves and a mask. After removing the mold, take care to dry the surface completely! Certain mold-damaged, non-washable items may have to be thrown away or treated by a specialist. For more information, go to www.cdc.gov/mold/


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It's not often that a title of a potential project says it all, but when celebrated filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov heard the words "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" for the first time, he knew it was a grabber.
And while the title alone didn't exactly tell him "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" would fly as a film, it didn't take long before the "Wanted" and "9" director plowed into author Seth Graham-Smith's work-in-progress. The ideas immediately came coursing through his veins, and he called his fellow "9" producers Tim Burton and Jim Lemley to, well, put a stake into the film.
"The title sounds like a joke, but then I read 20 pages of Seth's book proposal -- the book wasn't even written yet -- and in about 20 minutes I called Tim and Jim and said, 'We have to do this because it's crazy, but in a good way crazy.' Intuitively I felt it was a very believable story. It's metaphorical and a poem."
Opening in theaters in 2D and 3D Friday, "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" tells the untold story, albeit in a fantastical sort of way, of the secret life of Abraham Lincoln aside from being one of the greatest political figures in U.S. history. Befallen with tragedy as a child at the hands of vampires, Lincoln (Benjamin Walker) grows up and seeks retribution against the undead -- with an axe, no less -- while on his way to becoming the 16th president of the United States.
The film also stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Mary Todd Lincoln; Anthony Mackie as Lincoln's trusted friend and bodyguard, Will; Dominic Cooper as Henry, the vampire hunter who trains Lincoln in his lethal ways; and Rufus Sewell as Adam, the president, effectively, of the vampire legion.
For Bekmambetov, the film presented a unique storytelling opportunity to weave within the historical story of Lincoln a tale like none other.
"Nobody's certainly done it before -- a vampire tale integrated into history -- where the base of the story feels right. You think, this is how it really could have been," Bekmambetov said with a laugh.
Plus, one could reasonably argue in this day and age that politicians, while not vampires, are still real bloodsuckers.
"And it's not only in America, around the world they're all the same," the Russian-Kazakh filmmaker added with a chuckle.
One of reasons Burton had said he wanted to work with Bekmambetov on "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter," was because he thought the 50-year-old filmmaker could give a unique perspective on the revered American president because he was foreign.
"Instead of deconstructing the icon and starting again, for me it was more about a beginning. I didn't have obligations or stereotypes in my head or my heart," Bekmambetov explained. "I just started from scratch and learned about him. He didn't start out an icon for me, but he became one. I understood how powerful he was and how important he was, not only what he did for the United States, but for the world."
Bekmambetov said he absorbed as much as he could from Burton, although the famed filmmaker likes to give his directors space when he's in the producer's chair.
"The theme of Tim is the theme of the movie -- he's about freedom. As a producer, he lets you be free to create your own world. Of course, with the freedom comes the responsibility all the time," Bekmambetov said, laughing. "He hates idiots and irresponsible people. Fortunately I haven't had to talk with him about being irresponsible."
One of greatest responsibilities Bekmambetov was saddled with was finding an actor who could embody Lincoln: not an easy task for a historical movie, much less a historical-horror movie mash-up.
True, he found somebody in Walker who was physically capable of the role and had the charisma to command your attention, but there was one other thing that Walker brought to the role which Bekmambetov absolutely loved.
"He gives the character a great personality. He is Lincoln. He has the personality to be the president of the United States," Bekmambetov said. "Benjamin is honest, ready to make decisions and not blame other people when they don't go right, and really knows the difference between what's good and bad."
While Lincoln is the title character, Bekmambetov said it was just as important to make the vampires as three dimensional as the human characters -- especially Adam.
"We were lucky that we found a way to create the vampires of the United States. We came up with a very cool and elegant idea that vampires, like humans, like immigrants came here to make the country their own," Bekmambetov said. "They were running away from vampire hunters in Spain, Italy, Russian, Poland and Ireland. They came from the old world to be free. But unfortunately for them, they're bad. In their nature, they think they have the rights to use us, and Lincoln says, 'No, no, no.'"
Finding his own freedom as a filmmaker, Bekmambetov said "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" is an experience he'll never forget, mainly because it's so vastly different from anything he's ever done before.
"I'm really proud that we made a movie that is not a sequel or based on a famous video game," Bekmambetov said. "It's a new thing."
In an odd sort of way, Bekmambetov said it's a superhero movie, but a different kind of movie that has the makings of the traditional superhero mythology.
"Lincoln is first in the history of real superheroes," Bekmambetov said. "He was a young boy who lost his mother, he lived a secret life and a real life, and he made tough, moral choices."


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The entire community and their families are invited to come and enjoy free games and prizes and stay for the free snacks and fellowship. Hallelujah Night has games and different sections for ages from 2 years to teenagers.
Remember to bring your treat bags - to be filled with plenty of candy and prizes.
There will be an area designated for entering children's names into a drawing for the grand prizes. You will need to be present to win.
There will also be an area designated for taking free pictures of children in their costumes.


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Why is it irrevelant that the bible is wrong? Rather convienent for you to say. The bible says god created domestic animals. This is wrong.
Do you consider a zebra a horse?
I suppose that must be the basis for your hypothesis. If something can breed with another it is the same. Please provide documentation of this. Or is this just your opinion?


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A silent auction will consist of a Sharp Shooter membership, a night-vision hog-hunting trip, a fishing trip, Browning flashlight jewelry, arts and crafts and much more.
The dance is sponsored by Envy Boutique, Wilkinson Chevrolet, Grace and Southern Hospitality Events and Rentals. Tickets may be purchased at Envy Boutique and Wilinson Chevroley for $5.
Heather, who was diagnosed with childhood type 1 diabetes last year. The money will be used to pay for a diabetic alert dog.
For information, call 441-9567 or 237-5378. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.


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Vizio's tavern lies in one of the less traveled streets in westcrown. The dottari rarely if ever bother patroling this area as it was not long ago that this tavern was frequented by merchant guards looking for a quiet place to complain and have a drink, simply not a good place to start a fight.
As you approach the tavern you watch it cautiously for but a moment, noting that what few passerby's there are either seem completely disinterested in your doings or are too busy with their own shady dealings to care about yours.
The tavern looks as if it had done some brisk business at some point with the paint being brightly colored and the iron on the signs and doors still free of rust. But signs of neglect are showing as the exterior appears to have not been cleaned in a while and the pain is beggining to chip. The rain provides a good cover for you while you wait. When the streets are completely clear you make your move across the street.
Upon entering there's no one inside but a small handful that have arrived before you (if you're not the first). An attractive but anxious looking woman is sitting behind the bar organizing the bottles and cleaning the spotless bar out of wht seems like nervous habit rather than necessary maintenance.
The order you post is the order in which you will arrive feel free to interact and get introductions out of the way until everyone has arrived and had a chance to meet.
Everything from arson, to trickery involving prostitutes and embarassing sexually transmitted diseases, to assassination to even more bizzare plots. Ultimately the rat would shoot them down for being too messy, too fast, too slow, too boring and "Where are we going to get a dire weasel this time of night"?
After a while you were approached by a an attractive woman who identified herself as Janiven. She said that she had heard of the troubles you were having and offered you a warm meal, a bath, and a way to get some help with your troubles.
The rat indicated it had been a while since you ate anything plus you could probably use other people to help you get sweet sweet revenge. Did he mention that cnady corn was sweet? He likes candy corn.
As you work up the nerve to enter the tavern the rat makes it a point to hide in your rags until you leave the tavern citing that he didn't want to start a riot or get it closed down at the next health inspection.
As you walk in Janizen, the woman you met earlier is working the bar. She smiles at you with a mix of relief and pity. "Great I'm glad you can make it. Have a seat the others should be here shortly."
She then sits you down with a mug of watered down ale and a large bowl of plain but hearty stew.
The ORder of The Rack is nothing if not thorough and many times you have had to lay low and hide as a squad of zealous hellknights cleaned out a neighborhood of any possible sedition.
It was during one of these particularly harrowing events that an attractive woman named Janizen gave you sanctuary. She told you that there were almost no groups among the common folk willing to brave the Hellknights unending obsession with order.
She did tell you that a group of like minded individuals were looking to change thigns though adn that if you were willing to come to this tavern. As you come in she smiles brightly and directs you to the table where others are seated. "Please have a seat. Would you like an ale?"
You never expected this. Fiends walk openly down the streets. Oppression is everywhere and at night you have to stay indoors or be devoured alive by creatures of shadow.
Surprisingly though the city is relatively orderly and you find little trouble fitting neatly into the cogs of the machine. Even if that machine is oiled by blood and fueled by innocent lives. Eventually you hire yourself to a bookish but somewhat paranoid wizard named Scivian Ruttle. You've only been a short time in his service and to date you've yet to put your skills to use.
You're about a week from your first payment when he comes to you and asks you to do something rather odd. He asks you to go in his place to a meeting at a tavern. Despite your protests that you'd be a poor bodyguard to leave him alone. He insisted. So you went figuring you could probably do with some time in a tavern.
You enter the tavern and explained to the woman at the bar who sent you.
"Really? He couldn't be bothered to come himself?" She says suspiciously.
You shrug explaining your his bodyguard and he's paranoid.
She gives you a long and inquisitive look before shrugging her shoulders with a sigh and directing you to a table with others.
"I can't say I like this but Arael vouches for him so to hells with it have a seat and I'll bring you an ale."This is assuming Scivian arrives after you. If he comes before disregard the last bits.
First you regret not locking the door. Not that it mattered really since they kicked your door right in as if it were paper. The hellknights flooded in your home and within moments it was set ablaze turning decades of careful accounting and a lifetimes worth of work into ash.
Your next regret was trying to issue a formal protest with all the proper organizations. That turned out even worse as the accusations you pointed were turned right around to you. Your assets were frozen adn you were forbidden from leaving the city until a formal and thorough invesitgation into your actions as an infernal book keeper could be made.
Which by your reckoning would take longer than your simple mortal lifetime would take to end. What's worse though was what couldn't be explained. Your numerous contacts refused to have anything to do with you, your clientelle vanished, and your connections to the hells and the government pretend you don't exist.
At that point you regretted focusing on your work rather than your arcane skills because you lacked the pwoer to properly defend yourself agains tthe various robbers thieves and miscreants who took great care of robbing you of your better sets of clothes.
Then you regretted hiring a bodyguard, a gruff dwarven brawler named Tok, without checking your funds. By law if you can't pay him for his services he can sell you into slavery to make up for the funds. An unacceptable situation. At the same time you were approached by an attractive woman named Janiven who said she could help you with your problem, let you gain a respectable reputation again, and even make the city a better place.
You suspected that she was a rebel element and saw an opportunity to get in the good graces of the ORder of the Rack and conveiniently get rid of the inconvienient bodyguard.
With that you dropped an anonymous note for the hellknights to find and sent your bodyguard under the guise of taking your place.
Which led to your latest regret; if Tok is captured rather than killed he will say he went on your behalf. On top of this he has served loyally triggering somethign deep in your conscious.
You now find yourself runnign to the tavern hoping to see if you can't extricate Tok and yourself from a bad situation you helped create. Of course you can't alert the rebels or Tok of what you did as doing so would be suicide. Instead your best hope is to get the meeting done quickly and hope the hellknights haven't found the note you left just yet.
Besides, an inner prt of you is saying, if everything she said is true than you'll be in a position to collect debts, not merely tally them. And maybe even find out who, what, or why your business and life was destroyed.
If Tok arrives after you
As you enter you see no sign of Tok but Janiven si behind the bar nervously cleaning dishes and burning something on the oven. She smiles nervously at you and directs you to a table expecting others to arrive shortly.
As you left the prison you only know that she is living somewhere in westcrown adn that she is alive but hidden. Your disciples referred you to seek out certain commoner groups whose knowledge of the cities darker neighborhoods would be of great aid to you.
Upon your release you left your cult behind and started the search for the remainder of your family in earnest. Your inquiries led you to an attractive woman named Janiven who heard of your story adn was astonished to hear about your "wrongful" imprisonment. She offered to give you a place to stay while you seek out your family and a chance to bring down the current system, two things you've been wanting badly.
She told you to meet her at this tavern to discuss making the city a better place. You don't know about that but the rest sounded appealing enough.
Entering she smiles brightly and seats you at a table with others(or no one if you are the first to arrive).
Caldazar enters the tavern shaking the drizzle from his clothing. He gives a cursory nod of greeting to any who look his way as he approaches the bar. Seeing Janizen, he greets her: "Hail fair Janizen, how fare you this day?" before allowing himself to be directed to the partially full table.
Giving a cursory bow before seating, he greets the fellow patrons "Hail and well met fellows. My name is Caldazar Rothern, formally of Westcrown and recently returned. May I have the pleasure of knowing you?" Caldazar also nods his assent at receiving a tankard of ale.
|Meraxilar Zoon
Merax closes the door behind him and walks further into the dining room of the tavern. He makes eye contact with Janiven, nods to her and suspiciously looks at the brown haired man at the table with her.
He places his greataxe blades-downward and leans the handle against the table within easy reach should the need arise.
"Janiven I presume, though I don't know who your companion is. I am Meraxilar Zoon."
"Is there anything to drink here of better quality than this tavern?"
He cracks a half-smile at them as he sits down at the table.
Janiven frowns slightly at Meraxilar's request. "There's wine in the cellar but I think it's a bit early to be popping that at the moment. Perhaps after supper. Feel free to introduce yourselves to one another. We have some time before the rest arrives."
With that she sets down a mg of ale for Caldazar and goes back to the bar.
|Meraxilar Zoon
Merax glances at Caldazar's mug of ale with a barely noticable look of disappointment and sighs quietly. He calls out to Janiven as she heads to the bar...
"Ale it is then. My thanks, Janiven."
He extends a hand to Caldazar...
"Apologies, Caldazar was it? Feel free to call me Merax."
Caldazar thanks Janiven and takes a draught from the tankard.
Shaking Merax's hand "Aye, it's Caldazar - well met Merax. That's a mighty large axe you have there, expecting to be chopping some firewood?". The warm smile on his face lets you know his comment was meant in friendly jest.
|Meraxilar Zoon
Put a little more at ease by Caldazar's smile, Merax relaxes abit more.
"Merely a tool, such as your Morningstar might be used to drive in a nail. Now we can tell the later arrivals that we are a Lumberjack and Carpenter."
Merax chuckles and returns a smile to Caldazar.
|Meraxilar Zoon
|Tok Goldfist
A dwarf, dressed simply, apart from a bright orange and teal scarf, walks towards the table with the two humans. "At least one more," he said. "I am Tok, here on behalf of my employer, Scivian Ruttle. I presume you are familiar with him?"
Tok sits at the table, eyeing the large axe with interest. "So, which of you are the woodsman?"
Caldazar ponders Merax's subject change for a moment before Tok's interupption.
"Welcome Tok, I am Caldazar Rothern and the owner of the axe is Merax. I'm afraid I do not know of your employer though." extending his hand to shake Tok's.
|Tok Goldfist
The door opens and a ... figure... sidles in.
It could be human but in Westcrown one can never be sure. It is shrouded in a dark grey cloak a little to large for it.
"Ah you didn't say there was going to be a meeting."
"My name is Pollux"
The voice is human anyway, male and a little young.
The figure pulls back the overlarge hood revealing a young man with thick and rather wild black hair. He walks towards the bar where Janizen has already set out a large bowl of soup and a small block of cheese. You see that the man's cloak and in fact all his clothes are made of many other pieces of clothing expertly sewn together.
He quickly eats the stew but the cheese slips swiftly into a pocket of the cloak.
Tok impulsively pushes the ale away. "No ale for me," he says.
"It is an honor to meet you both. Though I am surprised Scivian's name is unfamiliar to you. I know not why we are here if he did not call us together."
"I'll take it then, if you don't want it. Pity to let things go to waste. I'm afraid I don't know your employer either. What does he do and which House does he work for?"
|Sclivian Ruttle
"My client base is not for discussion," comes the reflexive reply.
A slender, slight man slides into the room. He nods toward Janiven, noting the cautious look on her face. Dressed in a ruffled quality suit that has clearly seen better days, a series of scroll cases at his belt, a prayer shawl decorated with pentagrams, and with a new crossbow slung across his shoulder that he has clearly not gotten used to carrying, he casts a furtive gaze about the room before settling upon Tok. His thin lips extend into a wide, slippery grin.
Approaching the dwarf, he immediately responds, "It is good to see you, Mr. Goldfist," with a touch of fondness.
He turns to address the others. "My name is Sclivian Ruttle, Esq., karcist accountant, solicitor, and contract preparer." He nods and sits, and before too much gets said, adds, "We should turn things over to J... our server."
Upon noticing the pentagram upon the newcomer's shawl, Caldazar is put ill at ease. Signs such as this generally mean that their wearer does not see eye to eye with Milani's goals. However first glances do not always ring true, and he appears to know Janizen... mayhap he should hear him out.
He nods a greeting at Pollux, before waiting for Janizen to speak.
|Tok Goldfist
Tok nods at the odd human, Pollux. He looks a little off - why would a man of Ruttle's position meet someone like him?
To Pollux: "Take it. I'm afraid I won't speak of Ruttle's business if you are unfamiliar with it. Ruttle works with -" Tok is interrupted by Sclivian's arrival; intrigued by the old man's fond greeting towards him. Why is he here? What sort of mess are we in?
Janiven looks on warily as Scivian walks in. "Well look who decided to come after all. Well your bodyguard has already arrived and as you can see remains completely unharmed. We're just waiting on one more person to arrive before we can begin in earnest. For now take a seat and be social we're all going to have to know one another for what I propose."
Janiven dropped a tankard of ale in front of the wizard before taking a look outside the windows wearing a small frown. With clear agitation she returned to the work of the tavern.
|Tok Goldfist
Tok turns to stare at Ruttle. Unharmed? Did he send me here to be harmed? But if so, why would he bother coming? Tok is put on edge, unsure who can be trusted.
I'd like to conduct a sense motive check on Janiven to determine if she is being up front with me, and to a lesser extent, Ruttle.
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
|Sclivian Ruttle
Sclivian glances over to meet Tok's stare, quickly returns to gaze pointedly at Janiven, and responds, measuredly, "It is certainly fortuitous that he remains unharmed, although I can't help but notice you are still worried about the continuation of that state. Who, precisely, are you expecting?"
|Meraxilar Zoon
Out of habit, Merax finds his other hand resting on the handle of his axe. Taking note of Caldazar's reaction to Ruttle he thinks to himself... I may yet see this one as a friend.
Casually his gaze falls upon Tok sizing up the dwarf. A bodyguard seemingly unarmed. Interesting.
Then a raised eyebrow to Pollux. A strange group indeed
Finally he turns to Sclivian Ruttle and bluntly states...
"With due respect, your symbols will do little to ease relations with some of the less than happy Wiscrani, Ruttle. I would ask if your client list might include government officials or houses in favor with them?"
Knowing this would make it easier for me to decide on how I may address you in the future."
Merax does not attempt to hide any hint of suspicion here.
Prerolling a Sense Motive as well for Ruttle's response. If Ruttle is considered to be of a noble house, please add +1 to my roll for the Diabolist-Raised trait.
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
|Meraxilar Zoon
|Tok Goldfist
|Meraxilar Zoon
|Meraxilar Zoon
|Sclivian Ruttle
"Caldazar, is it?" Sclivian inquires, "A pleasure to meet you."
Looking over to Meraxian, he adds, "And if the symbols worry you, fear not. They are wards, but would have no power over the likes of those gathered here." To make his point, he removes the shawl, carefully folds it, and tucks it into his waistcoat.
"So a Tik-man, a dwarf, two heavies, and a me walk into a bar. I know someone will be saying ow. Care to tell us who that will be Janiven?"
"I don't think the person you are waiting for will be coming. Or at least not before the knights find this little less than legal gathering."
Janiven gives a sharp glance to pollux as he mentions the knights. "Nothing about the meeting we're having is illegal Pollux as I' m sure Mr. Ruttle will tell you. Thankfully good men can still gather and at least talk to one another correct? That's one thing we can at least not fear." She sighed and looked forlornly at the window for a moment. "Well, there's no reason for you men to starve."
With that she goes to the front and locks the door while also closing the shutters to the windows. She serves you dinner then, nothing exceptional but filling.
"If you'd like to know what all of you have in common to speak of you have all been wronged by the current state of the city in one form or another. You can speak freely the dottari have no ears in here. Unless I'm mistaken."
With that she gives a brief glance to Tok.
Caldazar returns Mr Ruttles greeting. "Aye, the ones that use the Hellknights to their own selfish ends have wronged me. Though that is past, my business now is the breaking of chains, rending of bonds and downfall of the autocrats." he passionately states and pounds the table for effect. His eyes then rove the table seeking signs of assent or dissent from the others.
|Tok Goldfist
To Janiven: "I am no friend of the dottari - but nor am I their enemy. I am newly arrived in Westcrown, as I heard there was need for those with my talent." Looking at Ruggle, "It appears that, at least, was true."
Turning back to Janiven, he says, "You have nothing to fear from me. I am simply a hired hand. Who is it you are waiting for? Should the rest of us share your concern that he or she has not arrived?"
|Meraxilar Zoon
I'll keep the result of my sense motive to myself for now.
As to Caldazar's statement, Merax shoots him a cautious look. He politely passes his plate of food to Pollux... "What exactly is a "Tik-Man"?"
Pollux looks at Meraxilar like he's grown an extra head. "A ledger jockey. Someone who makes ticks in books to try to shield them from the world. Slang I suppose, thanks for the food."
|Sclivian Ruttle
Mr. Ruttle chuckles. "That all depends on which world one needs shielding from."
He sighs as he continues. "However, now that Janiven has opened up the topic of conversation, I shall admit that I have, of late, received... incivility. A large number of ledgers of mine have indeed been stolen, vandalized or confiscated. I have tried to determine why, precisely, external powers wish for this to have occurred. My working theory is that there was some esoteric combination of contractual obligations that resulted in a rather unfortunate loophole for a specific malignant party, and the attempt to seal the loophole... involved sealing... me."
Catching the look from Pollux, he continues. "I am no ordinary 'tik-man', however. My line of work involves the details, interpretations, and combination of infernal contracts. Thus, the wards," he states, patting his waistcoat pocket. "However, I recognize that such a party might involve a concerned private person of means, a government organization, or any combination thereof, including a Prince. Without access to the absconded files, I cannot backtrack and determine the specific chain that would lead to this party taking such extreme measures."
Mr. Ruttle chuckles. "That all depends on which world one needs shielding from."
He sighs as he continues. "However, now that Janiven has opened up the topic of conversation, I shall admit that I have, of late, received... incivility. A large number of ledgers of mine have indeed been stolen, vandalized or confiscated. I have tried to determine why, precisely, external powers wish for this to have occurred. My working theory is that there was some esoteric combination of contractual obligations that resulted in a rather unfortunate loophole for a specific malignant party, and the attempt to seal the loophole... involved sealing... me."
Catching the look from Pollux, he continues. "I am no ordinary 'tik-man', however. My line of work involves the details, interpretations, and combination of infernal contracts. Thus, the wards," he states, patting his waistcoat pocket. "However, I recognize that such a party might involve a concerned private person of means, a government organization, or any combination thereof, including a Prince. Without access to the absconded files, I cannot backtrack and determine the specific chain that would lead to this party taking such extreme measures."
"Suddenly interested Pollux turns to Mr. Ruttle. "When did this happen?Of corse the metal heads don't really need a reason, you may have been a mistake. They are known to miss things."
Pollux takes a drink.
"Who had you been working with recently?"
|Meraxilar Zoon
Merax looks to Janiven."So a Tik-Man lost a few books, should that concern us, Janiven?"
As Janiven sits down with her own meal adn ale she addresses Tok first. "It's nothing of concern right now. Simply unusual. I'm waiting on a friend and he's usually punctual. It's not nightfall yet so he has time."
She eats while you continue to talk before Meraxilar asks his question. "Isn't it a concern that he lost his life and livelihood without so much as a reason why? It's not an uncommon story. Monsters stalk the night and zealous order marches in daylight with little concern to the needs of the people and many are thoughtlessly oppressed or imprisoned with little to no warning or reason. I recall you telling me you were imprisoned for the crime of doing your patriotic duty. Does his tale not ring a similar tone?"
|Meraxilar Zoon
"My imprisonment was the direct result of an act of ill conceived vengeance rather than any act of patriotism. Regardless if it wasn't for the way of things in Cheliax, it would never have happened. Apologies dear Janiven, you are correct nonetheless. Things must change, Westcrown has suffered long enough."
Merax looks to Ruttle "My apologies to you as well, please continue."
|Tok Goldfist
Suddenly, Tok realizes the undertone of the meeting. This is no innocent meeting of accountants. These are rebels.
Tok begins studying the room to determine where an attack could come from, and how best to escape if that were to happen.
Oops, here's my skill check.
1d2 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Edit #2:
Here's my skill check with a d20
Perception:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
|Sclivian Ruttle
Mr. Ruttle shakes his head. "I have little more to say at the moment. Any client I mention at this juncture will be immediately suspected, and I will not jeopardize their reputations without proof. I am quite positive that my office has been declared a crime scene by now, and I have no interest in attracting further interest from those who would see my life's work destroyed."
He sighs, finishing, "The first step will be in building a team more interested in investigation."
He just lets a small smirk show before drinking his ale.
|Meraxilar Zoon
Merax walks over to the bar and returns with the bottle of ale that Janiven was serving from. He looks around at everyone in turn for the approving nod to a refill after refilling his own mug. He eventually turns to Janiven...
"So if I understand this correctly our final arrival is not someone you contacted like us but a colleague of yours. If he is late, perhaps we should begin the meeting without him. Im assuming he already knows why we are here and can be filled in on specific details later."
|Meraxilar Zoon
|Tok Goldfist
Your blunt demeanor and lack of tact is off putting to the already somewhat agitated Janiven. She glares at Meraxilar.
"I believe your imprisonment must have removed whatever manners you had Merax. We'll give him until everyone's finished their meal. I'm sure you'll find that it's much more agreeable to have everyone here to discuss what we have to propose."
With that she digs into her food like a champion gourmand not making it very apparent that it would be unwise to interrupt her angry food binge.
|Tok Goldfist
As Tok finishes his meal, he turns to Ruttle, speaking quietly to him.
That said, if you ever send me to be bloodied or killed without my knowledge of that fact, I will, as soon as I am able, repay you in kind."
|Meraxilar Zoon
Merax raises an eyebrow then takes a deep breath. (I imagine a good visual as to my look right now is my avatar, lol :) )
"I never meant this very second dear Janiven, and I certainly would never interrupt anyone's meal regardless. I can wait until everyone is ready."
Merax finishes his ale as the group continues their meal.
Caldazar eats his meal in relative silence after thanking Janiven for bringing it to him. While he has more questions and doubts, he also judges that the mood of the room is not conducive to their resolution. He awaits the arrival of their last guest.
As dinner finishes she seems to calm down but maintains her worried expression as she takes everyones dishes. With one last look towards the door she takes a deep breath.
"Thank you all for coming and thank you for your patience. I'm afraid my companion will not be here but we should get this out of the way regardless. I promise this won't take long. All of you should be able to get to your homes before dark.
Again, thank you for agreeing to meet with me here. I have chosen each of you for a singular reason everyone here, myself included, has suffered, whether we realize it or not. I have lived in Westcrown my whole life, and although I lovethis city, I must admit, as must you, that despite our peace and prosperity, we continue to suffer. Fear should not be an expected part of life, and yet each night brings fear to our doorsteps. Yes, Westcrown has been safe from war and famine for nearly seventy years, and yes, our businesses has prospered but this safety and prosperity has been bought in the coinage of fear and prayers to Hell. Other lands live free from tyranny. Other cities do not fear the night. Other governments do not cede the streets to monsters of the infernal shadows. Westcrown was once such a place, and she wants to be such a place again. Westcrown is not only her buildings and canals and docks and history she is also her people. Westcrown is our friends and neighbors, our mothers and fathers, our siblings and cousins, our sons and daughters! With but a small group of supporters and dedicated brothers and sisters, we can earn the trust and admiration of those people. A Westcrown free of these shadowy beasts that stalk our streets is one step closer to a Westcrown free of the devil that is the Thrice-Damned House of Thrune!"
Her speech is short and passionate but effective. Those of you who have been in westcrown know that men and women, entire families, have been torn apart by the government for saying less. Her words are treason, no more, no less. She watches each of you carefully, gauging your reactions.


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Potholes, bus routes, rubbish, and rail; the Mayor's been busy hearing your concerns this month. He wrapped up his final town hall meeting Wednesday night.
One month and six community meetings equals a mayor who's heard his fair share of concerns from the community.
"Everyone talked about roads, everyone talked about bus routes, everyone talked about our parks," says Kirk Caldwell, Honolulu Mayor.
Mayor Caldwell says the City is creating more bus routes that will roll out in August. Since May 2, the mayor has been to Wahiawa, Kaneohe, Kapolei, Kaimuki, Aiea, and Kalihi in his town hall meeting tour.
"In different areas there are unique situations and as the mayor of the entire island, we have to address the unique situations," says Caldwell.
Kalihi residents say they're concerned about piles of garbage on streets from illegal dumping, to just not being picked up.
"It's there, it's all over the place you know," says a concerned resident. "In places where the residents aren't concerned about those things, it's being neglected."
Another common concern among residents is poor roads conditions. In response to those complaints the city had this answer...
"If anybody sees any potholes out in the street, they're welcome to call the City and County of Honolulu's hotline," says Ross Sasamura, Facility Maintenance Director. "If we don't get to it within a week or two, call me at my office and we'll make sure it gets done."
The city says road crews fill up to 1,500 potholes a week. But residents want to know about permanent road repairs.
"It looks like we're getting $120 million," says Caldwell. "We'll take all of that, use it, come back later and ask for more."
The Mayor says 43-percent of Oahu's roads are in below average condition. With an annual budget of $120 million for road repairs, it'll take the city just over six years to finish the job.
There were many more issues brought up across these six meetings including rail, bus routes, sewer, and the homelessness.
While not all questions were answered, residents remain optimistic.
"From the little things I heard inside, this is very encouraging," said a Kalihi resident.
The Mayor says he'll now put all of the communities concerns together, prioritize them, and work from there.
If you see a pothole that needs to be repaired, you can call the pothole hotline at 808-768-7777.


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Classic Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Ready Time: 120 min
- Yield: 12 servings
- Pillsbury™ Baking Spray with Flour
- 2/3 cup Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
- OR 2/3 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups Pillsbury BEST™ All Purpose Flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch process
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Preparation Directions
- HEAT oven to 350ºF. Spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan or two 9-inch round cake pans with flour no-stick spray.
- BEAT shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add buttermilk, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Beat until blended, scraping bowl frequently. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into prepared pan(s).
- BAKE 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- For 9-inch round pans: COOL on wire rack 15 minutes; remove from pans to cool completely. Frost with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting.
- For 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan: COOL on wire rack 15 minutes; remove from pan to cool completely or cool completely in pan. Frost with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting.
- MELT chocolate in microwave safe glass bowl on MEDIUM (50% power) 2 minutes or until melted; stir until smooth. Whisk in sour cream and powdered sugar. Frost cooled cake. Refrigerate cake until ready to serve.
- TIP Note: Frosting will not harden.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Size (1 slice, 1/12 of cake), Calories 520 (Calories from Fat 210), Total Fat 23g (Saturated Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 45mg, Sodium 330mg, Total Carbohydrate 76g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 55g), Protein 6g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 8%, Iron 20%.
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Tax freeze, casino schedule and tourism
January 15, 2014 —
LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — After Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave his State of the State Address on January 8, he sent emissaries across the state to have his message delivered personally to interested parties and to receive comments from them.
Thus, Joan McDonald, the state's commissioner of transportation, appeared at Sullivan County Community College on January 10 to lay out Cuomo's vision for 2014.
On the casino front, McDonald said he wants to "fast track" the process. She said, "In March 2014, the requests for proposals are going out; in June of 2014, bids will be due, public hearings will be held, and by early fall 2014, selections will be made."
In the first round of casinos, four will be created, one in the Capital Region, one in the Southern Tier and two in the Catskills.
She said to the 50 or so people in the room, who included officials and business people, "It's important that you stay involved and put your thoughts in as these go forward, because it's going to be moving quickly."
Tax freeze
Another topic that was discussed was the two-year property-tax freeze proposed by the governor and the proposed property-tax assistance program and rental housing rebate program, whereby renters and homeowners would get rebates based on their income level and perhaps other factors.
These programs would be tied to the actions of local officials. In the first year, in order for residents to participate in these programs, local officials would have to keep their budgets within the 2% property tax increase imposed by officials in Albany.
In order to participate in the programs in the second year, local officials will have to keep within the tax cap and also make progress in consolidation efforts, such as municipalities moving to share services.
Legislator Gene Benson noted that some municipalities were already doing this and might therefore be penalized for starting this process before other municipalities.
McDonald said that many questions about the proposed tax programs remain to be answered and details are yet to be worked out.
On the business front, she said Cuomo proposed dropping the tax rate to zero for upstate manufacturing companies.
McDonald said the governor will create a New York Adventure License, which will be a drivers license that could include icons for all of an individual's lifetime license designations, such as the Boater Safety Certificate and the newly created lifetime State Parks Empire Pass.


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Bipartisanship: A New Winning Issue
I was surprised when Frank Luntz' focus group showed that the best line of the evening's debate was Governor Romney's rendition of working with Democrats in Massachusetts and will continue to do so as president. However, it makes a great deal of sense that this line would resonate.
While we professionals are trying to win the war of Democrats vs Republicans and blue vs red, the voters just want the war to end and the parties to come to an agreement, guided by the verdict they will deliver on election day. Ending this toxic division has been a key national goal of American voters during the Clinton impeachment, the government shutdown and the debt limit fight. Indeed, the core of former President Bill Clinton's current popularity is that he bridged the gap and passed bipartisan legislation to balance the budget and reform welfare.
President Obama's appeal was largely based on his promise to heal these divisions. It is self evident that they have gotten worse during his term. Any promise now to heal the breech would be seen as fraudulent.
Mitt Romney's record in Massachusetts offers some hope that he might succeed where Obama has failed.
Stressing this theme in ads has the additional advantage of assuring moderate Democrats and Independents that Romney would not be manipulated by the ever-feared extreme Republican right. It would remind them that he did pass positive, constructive legislation on health care and education by working with the Democratic legislature. This will give great comfort to swing voters.
The Romney campaign should follow its candidate's initiative and begin to stress this bipartisan theme in their advertising. By doing so, they will also make it harder for Obama to sustain his negative campaign. He will be seen as the divisive one and Romney as the healer.
The Romney campaign should also do ads which revert to the basic theme of more government vs less. All voters — Democrats or Republicans — agree that:
–Obama has raised spending and borrowing
–If Obama is re-elected government will grow and so will spending and borrowing
–That under Romney, the deficit would probably grow less or possibly shrink due to less spending
Everybody agrees on these points. They disagree about the wisdom of each course of action. But the American voter agrees with the Republicans and Romney much more than they side with the Democrats and Obama over these questions.
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State Assemblymember Jim Brennan (D-Bklyn) has submitted legislation to require the MTA to present a report to the Legislature and the Governor by December 31, 2012 on the cost of restoring service cuts since 2008. The MTA has cut or eliminated routes on subways, buses and commuter rail due to the recession. "As we prepare for the next State budget, the Governor and the Legislature need to know the cost of restoring some or all of these service cuts," said Mr. Brennan. The bill would require the MTA to report on the service impacts of the cutbacks for each route and the number of customers affected across all systems, including bus, rail, and subways. The report would include information on how much money was actually saved versus the projected savings for each route. The MTA's report must present two alternatives for service restoration plans. The first would provide a cost for full restoration of all cutbacks. The second would require detailing a plan that would "substantially mitigate" the negative impacts of service cuts and eliminations for an "equitable restoration" of services "across all impacted neighborhoods and regions." The purpose of the legislation is to give the Legislature and the Governor information to consider service restorations in next year's budget and assure that all communities that had been negatively affected benefit. "As the economy in New York improves the Legislature, the Governor, and the MTA should work together to address the difficulties faced by thousands of New York City and suburban residents when they lost transit service during the recession," Mr. Brennan said. "In June 2010, the MTA cut service severely, killing 36 bus routes, 570 bus stops, all or parts of three subway lines, while also increasing crowding and wait times in the subways on off hours and weekends. Assemblymember Brennan's bill would give the riding public straight answers on what the savings have been and which riders have been impacted," said Gene Russianoff, staff attorney for the NYPIRG Straphangers Campaign, a transit riders' group. John Samuelsen, President of the Transport Workers Union, said, "The MTA's service cuts are done without any real input from the folks who are adversely affected by those decisions. This bill will create a layer of transparency and accountability which is currently absent. New York's working families deserve to know whether their tax dollars are being spent wisely, and whether the service cuts which the MTA enacts are necessary."


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Talia Eisenberg, co-founder of the Henley Vaporium, uses her vaping device in New York. Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration was to propose rules for e-cigarettes. The rules will have big implications for a fast-growing industry and its legions of customers.
WASHINGTON The federal government wants to ban sales of electronic cigarettes to minors and require approval for new products and health warning labels under regulations being proposed by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Jose Mesa
Relief pitcher
2001-2003, 2007
Career w/Phillies: 242 IP / 13-18 / 4.05 ERA / 188 K / 112 SV
Mesa, believe it or not, is the all-time franchise leader in saves. Joe Table had two fantastic years in 2001 and '02, with 42 and 45 saves, respectively. In that 2001, Mesa walked only 20 hitters in his 69.1 innings, staking out to a 2.34 ERA — his second-best total, besides his remarkable 1995 season for Cleveland. Known for his colorful gloves, his unknown age and possibly ridiculous sexual exploits, Mesa was always one of baseball's more eccentric figures. At that point, that was all you could expect from him. Mesa returned to the Phillies in 2007, and was relegated to mop-up-type work.
Comment: Wash that 2007 out of your mouth — Mesa was one of the best Phillie closers, and his numbers show that. He ranks very closely with Bottalico — while Ricky had the better numbers, Mesa was flashier. They go hand in hand.
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I would LOVE to see all these teams blackball mark texeira because of this insane asking price. like they did last year when a-rod opted out: EVERY team blackballed him and the yankees made him come crawling back begging.
they need to do that with tex and manny. the fact that they refused a 2 year 50mm deal for manny is absurd. mlb needs to send a message to boras to get real: blackball those two guys and move on. same with lowe, these three guys, and boras, have basically held up the ENTIRE offseason. you can thank these guys for the reason why its so slow. players will have to drop their values and boras doesnt get it yet…so instead of waiting around the angels resigned rivera, smartly, and other teams need to follow suit and shut them out…
mesa brought every single batter i can remember him facing to a full count…it drove me crazy
i thought the all time saves leader would be a little higher
Oh my God. I just had a heart attack.
I know this isn't fair to Jose, but I most remember the Jose Mesa of 2003. And that year, he sucked. His ERA that September was over 20?
I know he had some good years with us the years before that; I just wish I remembered them better.
Ha. I await the "Jose Mesa? Really?" comments, and you come with "thought he'd be higher."
Saves are kinda bogus, really, but they do count for something. When I looked at Mesa I looked at his ERA and such. In fact, Ricky Bo, Mesa and Mitchie-Poo are very close in a lot of ways. So there's a hint.
BTW, no Lidge. I'm not counting guys who had one season with the Phils. But if I did count him, I'd have him very very close to this point. No Wags, either. Maybe out of spite, I don't know.
Can't aruge again, he did have some solid year, but I do hate him with every fiber of my being.
Jose "always make things interesting" Mesa
Jose sliced a few years off my lifespan.
I would put Lidge on the list. Sure its been only one season but can a fan ask anything more than a championship? He could retire tommorrow and still be beloved.
As for Mesa, when he was good it was great to watch. When he was bad it was torture. Still I can agree with him being in this position in the list.
Joe Table….he may be my most hated Phillie of all time. Let me guess Travis Lee is #96. Come on Tim, the guy had some good save years, but i blew out a vocal chord one time booing when he came in and gave up a game tying solo shot to some Mets rookie, then gave up consecutive doubles off the wall on back to back pitches to blow the lead. I think that was the year after his best season.
Blows the WS for the Tribe and sucks for us. The only Top 100 list he should be on is the top 100 douchebags of all time. Plus I hated that whole red glove blue glove LL crap.
Other than that I love the pick.
Eeewwww-"known for his ridiculous sexual exploits"? I never heard about that, and prefer to remain nausea-free today, so I'll refrain from googling him(although my morbid curiosity is now starting to get the best of me).
I suspect we will see tom gordon in the top 90
Tim – if Lidge was only signed for a year, and left after 2008, you wouldn't consider him one of the 100 greatest Phillies of all-time?
Mesa Time
my guess is Porfi Altamirano, (am i spelling that right?) for #96, Heck, he had a winning percentage rivaled by few.
who's next? Desi Relaford?!?!!?
As soon as I saw Mesa's name I had a Pavlovian response and immediately started booing my computer. I know he should be on this list, but I also HATE that he is on this list. I know Larry Bowa feels the same way. If Mesa makes the list as a reliever than I can wait to see where Steve Bedrosian (Cy-Young Award), Al Holland, Jim Konstanty, and Mitch Williams turn up.
I think you have to clarify as to whether we're talking about all-time great players who played for the Phillies, or Players who had their best seasons for the Phillies. If it is the former, then you also have to look at all-time great relief pithers like: Sparky Lyle Kent Tekulve, Billy Wagner, Gene Garber, and Roger McDowell. I'd have to put these guys ahead of Ricky Bo'
speaking of hands … did Mesa really have an extra finger??
Please, be gentle.
Have there only been 100 people to ever play for the Phillies? I'm starting to wonder! JOSE MESA?
Mark, Antonio Alfonseca had the extra finger (I'm putting my money on him for 96!).
Actually, he had two extra fingers!
Mesa just didn't know where to put his fingers. Lol!
Joe Table… Really? Come on. Yes he had 45 saves in a season. 42 in another. That doesn't automatically put him on this list. Tim, i respect the hell out of you, but I cannot agree with you here. My favorite memory of Mesa was labor day against the Red Sox. In the thick of a play off race, the Phils had a 4 run lead going into the 9th. Then all of the sudden… Boom, Trot Nixon grand slam. The only good thing that came out of that day was the Steve Carlton bobbleheads they gave out. If I'm not mistaken, that was a make up game. there originally no game scheduled for Labor day that year.
I remember him coming in last season with a 10 run lead to close it out, and I still didn't like it!
Larry Anderson better make the top 50!
Jeff Brantley made Jose Mesa look like Brad Lidge. Props to Joe Table and his blue glove. I wonder what Omar Vizquel thinks of this ranking?
It is ludicrous to have Mesa on this list and not have Wagner.
Also, Lidge meant more to this city in one season then Mesa did over a few.
Your list, my opinions.
But what if you hated Kruk like you hate Wags? Or even someone like Rico Brogna (who I assume will be on this list), or Mariano Duncan, Greg Jeffries, or Tommy Greene?
I'd take all the guys I named on this list over Mesa by the way. And I despise Jeffries.
I always confused Mesa and Alfonseca. Anyone else have this problem?
Having Mesa on this list is like bragging about being the tallest midget in the circus.
I almost got kicked out of Vet stadium in 2003 because of Jose Mesa. It was a Sunday game and I was so fed up with him blowing saves. I got there early and they were all warming up and a ball went over Mesa's head and came towards the seats. He got within 6 feet of me and I gave the typical asshole hater comment of "Mesa, YOU SUCK!" He didnt look at me but waved and said yea, thank you. Carlos Silva was standing there trying to stare me down, (he sucked too), but i remember being a little sad cuz bobby abreu gave me a dirty look as well. (hey, i was only 15, and at the time i loved abreu).
Well wouldnt you know it, it was a sunday game, and some kind of give-away so there were parents and kids all over the place and somebody told on me. I was ushered out of there for making an 'obscene comment' and was told never to return for the rest of the game.
And wouldnt you know it, by the end of the week, he had lost his closer's job, didnt achieve the 14 appearances needed for his contract extension, and i like to think it was all because of me. and i beg to differ on the 'obscene' stuff, it was truth. he was garbage. even in his good years here, he still blew like 7 saves a season, too many. As for obscene, i saw his trial on Court TV. Something about him putting his fingers somewhere in a woman's body…….. that's obscene. He's the Pee Wee Herman of baseball and he still sucks.
No, no, no, no, no, no! Mesa epitomized the horrible adding-gas-to-the-fire Phils' relievers that tormented fans for so, so long. The comment by Robert Kreider above is dead on about the Phils' closers. Honestly, I'd take Slocumb over Mesa.
After this I'm expecting Nino Espinosa to crack the top 25, and why not? He helped us win in '80 with his "injury".
Love the site, by the way.
You just had to keep talking about it, didn't you? Now I have gone and googled Jose Mesa, found that CourtTV doc, and I was right in my post above- EEEEEWWWWW!!!!
It's fun to read the passion the Phils fans have on these subjects. I never liked Mesa and lived in Montgomery County when he was pitching for Philly. But, he did have a couple of good years and was brought to Philly by Larry Bowa, who was just too high strung to manage professional athletes. Mesa deserves credit for being loyal to Bowa. He pitched for Seattle the year before as a set-up man.
People thought his career was winding down, but he gave us two good years and a real stinker. You can say this: he always brought the emotions out in everyone
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It's going to be fun arguing about who was left off of your list…
Joe Table gave us a couple of good seasons, sure and one really bad season. The franchise saves leader for any other team would surely find a higher spot on the all-franchise list… but this is probably a good spot for Mesa. Regardless, he has to make the list on that merit alone. I remember half-crying, half-laughing when I heard that we signed Mesa in early 2007 (on 610). I couldn't believe my ears. It still makes me smile… at that point, no one thought that Mesa would be pitching meaningful games in September for us. He pitched 2 innings of no-hit ball in an extra-inning defeat of the Cardinals down the stretch that proved to be huge.
Me and my Dad came over from England in 2007 to watch the Phillies for 2 games in Houston. They lost the first game by a wide enough margin, but the 2nd game went into extras after Alfonseca blew a save on a blown call by the 1st base ump. Anyways, the game went on and on until the bottom of the 14th, when the only reliever we had left was… Jose Mesa. First pitch, Hunter Pence hit a ball that still hasn't landed. I don't think i've ever been so frustrated in my life, and consequently hate Mesa.
I'm obligated to catch up since I haven't posted since October. Watching Jose with my usual hypertensive ways was amazingly frustrating. Approx 10 minutes per batter drove me bonkers. Yes, he is memorable.
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PORT JERVIS, NY — UpFront Exhibition Space launches its summer season with an exhibit featuring the photography of Lonnie Schlein, who for over 35 years was photo editor for The New York Times while also pursuing his own career as a photographer.
In 2001, Schlein was assigned to handle all photography documenting the September 11 attacks on the U.S. for the paper's special section, "A Nation Challenged," which won the Pulitzer Prize. He also published a photo book of the same name.
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Have you ever wondered why table manners matter? One of the things I've learned teaching etiquette is to have a good reason for recommending a course of action. Rules for rules' sake simply don't work. People won't change a behavior just because you tell them to, but give them a good reason for listening and for adopting a behavior, and then they are likely to do it.
So, when I was writing the first edition of Essential Manners for Men, and I came to the extensive topic of table manners, I wondered, what it is about table manners that makes them matter so much. And then it hit me: Eating is a gross activity and table manners help us to limit the grossness as we eat and drink.
Think about it for a minute. You're on a date sitting across from someone you want to impress. You take fork and knife in hand and somehow cut off a bite-size piece of food. Then balancing it on the fork and keeping it there without dropping it on the plate or worse yet in your lap, you insert the food into your mouth. You then chew it into a mushy pulp and swallow it. And then you repeat the process thirty or so times. And all the time you are trying not to gross out the person you're conversing with who is sitting across from you. Table manner are designed to help limit the grossness of eating.
How we hold a fork and knife, how we take a drink from a glass, how we take a bite of bread, how we remove a gristly piece of meat or an olive pit from our mouths – these manners exist to make it pleasant to eat with other people watching. Anytime you start to wonder what to do at the table, ask yourself how your action will look to the people you are with. Will it be gross? Will it make them wonder why on earth you are doing that? If you're pretty sure it won't gross them out, then you're probably on the right track. In the long run, limiting the grossness of eating is table manners 101, and it is more important than knowing which fork to use.
Essential Manners for Men was first published in 2003 and became a New York Times bestseller for advice books. Essential Manners for Men 2nd Edition is available now.
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