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POMFRET — On a Tuesday morning Principal Tom McKone can be found where he feels most comfortable, helping students with their work, in their classroom. Although he seems as if he has been at the school for years, he was hired just last spring as the new interim principal at the Pomfret School. McKone is a veteran teacher and administrator from Montpelier, Vermont.
"I have taught every grade from five to 12," said McKone. Also on McKone's resume are positions such as curriculum coordinator, principal, and assistant principal. He is a graduate of the University of Hartford and received his masters in education and Saint Michaels College. He was last principal at Northfield Middle and High School and after 31 years in education, McKone was ready to retire.
Although the serenity of retirement called to him, he could not stay static when Pomfret posted the part time position. "In the spring there were some different possibilities for part time work, but I really wanted to stay in education. I knew this job was perfect for me," he said about the opportunity to teach at the Pomfret School. It was important to McKone that he find a job that allowed him a break from the five day a week 40 hour grind that many educators often exceed. However, McKone could not see himself anywhere else but a school. "It was the only job I actually applied for. I thought wow, sounds like a great school and a great community," explained McKone. His early connections to this area mostly include being one of the elite who has actually hiked the entirety of the Appalachian Trail. "I hiked from Georgia to Maine. I hiked the whole thing never knowing I'd be a principal in a school where the students are also able to hike a portion of the trail," he explained.
McKone is now pleased to be a part of this community. Although he still lives in Montpelier, and has for the last 30 years, he says he thoroughly enjoys the scenic hour drive nearly everyday. As a part time principal, McKone's schedule has him at the school two and a half days a week. However, due to the bustle of the new school year and the chaos of Irene, McKone has found himself at the school almost everyday. "This is an excellent school with a great curriculum and a strong veteran staff. This is why I wanted to apply here," said McKone about the rewards of working at the Pomfret School. McKone also said he finds inspiration in the school mission statement. "It really guides what goes on here" he said.
Although McKone is delighted by his new position, the future of his principalship is technically limited to one year. "Interim positions like this are typical in schools with declining populations," said McKone. McKone is uncertain if the school board will hire him on for another year and at this point he is simply happy to be working in the Pomfret School Community. "The students are very charming. Everyday I am spending time in the classrooms and that is a priority for me," said McKone.
McKone is pleased to be back in an elementary school again and strives to be a visible and involved leader at the school. Thus far, he has participated in one community dinner held to thank those who contributed to the relief efforts after hurricane Irene. Over 200 people attended the dinner where many of his students shared reflections and stories of the ordeal. "It was a great opportunity to have people together and move on as a community," he said about the dinner. As the community rebuilds itself, McKone looks forward to the year ahead and giving strength to his new school.
This article first appeared in the September 22nd print edition of the Vermont Standard.


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Hunkie Cooper, who helped the Rattlers capture Arena Football League championships in 1994 and '97, and former Iowa Barnstormers quarterback Kurt Warner are part of the 10-member AFL Hall of Fame class of 2011, the league announced Friday.
Warner played only three Arena seasons, ending his career in 1997 at US Airways Center in an ArenaBowl loss to the Rattlers. He went on to star in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams and the Cardinals and gave the league credibility for what he did with his career after he played in the eight-man indoor game.
Others in the Hall class are San Jose SaberCats head coach Darren Arbet, Tampa Bay Storm lineman Sylvester Bembery, Albany Firebirds offensive specialist Eddie Brown, San Jose defensive lineman Sam Hernandez, Tampa Bay Storm offensive specialist George LaFrance, Chicago Rush executive Gene Nudo, Orlando Predators receiver/defensive back Barry Wagner, and Tampa Bay receiver/linebacker Stevie Thomas.
Nudo was in the Rattlers' front office when they won their first two ArenaBowls and their run of three consecutive ArenaBowl finals from 2002-04.
The Hall of Fame Operating Board of Directors decided to induct all 10 finalists into the Hall of Fame after a lengthy conference call this week.
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Smith Island serves as a scene from some bloody misadventures in Salem. Liam gets Jenn alone and reveals just what a wacko he is. She's absolutely horrified. She's hardly the first person to figure out that she's in danger though. Nicole has already managed to work that out and rushes to the island to rescue her former enemy. Pretty soon, shots are fired and someone will be pushing up daisies. Back on dry land, Theresa starts to worry that her supporting role in the anti-Dannifer crusade will be revealed and make her even more of a pariah than she already is.
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The Association annually honors those who make lasting contributions to intercollegiate athletes. Current and former student-athletes are recognized for their work on the field and in the classroom, their contributions to society and their ability to inspire those around them.
The NCAA's Honors Celebration, held annually at the Association's January Convention, covers the Theodore Roosevelt Award, Today's Top Ten Awards, the Silver Anniversary Awards, the Award of Valor, and the Inspiration Award.
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Check out the best bits of Morocco, in Casablanca, Fes, Merzouga and Marrakech
Hang in Casablanca before a homestay in Moulay Idriss, see lots of cool old stuff in Fes, head on to Midelt, Mergouza and Erg Chebbi for walking, ruins and a sunset camel ride. Ride on through the dunes to Todra Gorge, before visiting Dades Valley and Ail Benhaddou. Finish up with High Atlas and sexy Marrakech.
Morocco is the land of legendary hospitality, so mind your manners. Bring a scarf to cover your shoulders and take off your shoes if you enter someone's home (plan ahead and wear clean socks).
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- Casablanca, Morocco
- Finish
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Country
- Morocco
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- Physical rating
- Traveller's rating
- 94 reviews
- Ages
- Min 18 , Max 29
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 16
Why we love this trip
Pre-2005, you wouldn't have been able to spend a night in holy Moulay Idriss if you weren't a Muslim. These days you can stay with an awesome local family and eat their delicious home-cooked fare no matter your beliefs
It's easy to get lost in a labyrinth (think less David Bowie film, more medieval maze), especially when there are enticing distractions at every turn. Never fear, your local guide knows the city of Fes like a lifelong friend
Don't get in a hoof when you're offered a camel burger in Meknes. Like all good food in the medina, this exotic lunch is cooked before your eyes at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant
Sleep under the stars in the Sahara, watch the sun rise over the dunes, ride a camel through the desert and explore the spectacular Todra Gorge. Is this all a dream?
Souq and ye shall find. The Marrakech marketplace is even more chaotic than you'd imagine. Take a deep breath before you start haggling your socks off with the locals
How about tasting some Berber Whisky? Even better, how about learning how to prepare this traditional drink? Learn from the experts on one of the exclusive demonstrations.
Who knows where the best street food is in Marrakech? Those who knows the streets of Marrakech best. Venture out for some street food tasting in the maze of Marrakech streets with the local expert.
Is this trip right for you?
In a full-day tour around the Medina of Fes (Day 4), you'll be on your feet for a good five to six hours. Keep in mind that this is one of the highlights of Morocco and well worth the exertion!
The camel trek through the Sahara (Day 6) is an amazing way to experience the desert, but it may be painful on your backside. If you'd prefer, it's possible to walk alongside the caravan on the sand for about an hour. Remember that you'll need to make the (quite easy) walk back in the other direction the next day.
The Todra Gorge visit (Day 7) takes you to a remote area of Morocco. It is an amazing place to discover on foot, but to do so you'll need a moderate level of fitness and suitable footwear and clothing. If trekking isn't your thing, have no fear, as there are plenty of other activities to do in the valley.
The weather in Morocco can be extreme. Summer temperatures can be uncomfortably hot, especially if you're not used to the heat. If you do travel in the warmer months, bring the necessary sun protection and drink plenty of water.
In 2016, Ramadan will take place from 7 June to 6 July. It may cause some disturbance to your travel schedule. Some regular services may not be available or open during the daytime, such as restaurants or coffee bars. Please consider your travel arrangements carefully.
Although you shouldn't expect any aggressive selling techniques in Morocco, please be aware that you may be approached regularly by shop owners and street vendors.
We've sourced our accommodation carefully and picked the best possible hotels in line with the Geckos style of travel, but please note that service and accommodation in Morocco may be different to western standards.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2017 to 31 December 2017. View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2016 - 31 December 2016
Notes: Some travellers in Casablanca are being approached by locals offering excursions before their Geckos trip commences. This has been particularly common in and around the hotels used by Geckos. These guides are in no way connected to Geckos and we cannot guarantee the safety or quality standards of their tours. We strongly advise customers not to join any tour offered by unauthorised guides. Geckos assesses the safety of all optional excursions offered by our local leaders. If you would like more information on the excursions available, please contact us before you travel, or see the Geckos-branded notice in the reception of your hotel.
Included Activities
- Mint tea making demo
Optional Activities
- Casablanca - Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque - MAD120
Meals IncludedThere are no meals included on this day.
Notes: Your guided tour of Meknes will be either today or tomorrow.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Notes: The tour of Meknes, if it hasn't happened yesterday, will take place today morning.
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour - Meknes
- Guided tour of Volubilis
- Guided walking tour Fes
- Medersa - Fes
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meals Included
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- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Marrakech
- Palais Bahia
- Saadien Tombs
- Street food tasting
Optional Activities
- Palmery cycling tour - MAD350
- Heart of the Atlas Mountains cycling day tour - MAD900
- Quad Biking the Rock Desert & Palmgrove - MAD660
- A Taste Of Marrakech - MAD509
- Quad biking Barrage Lalla Takerkoust - MAD1650
- Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour - MAD350
- Hot Air Ballooning - MAD1990
- Hammam & Massage in a luxury spa - MAD750
- Tajine cooking class - MAD546
- Asni & Ourigane with lunch - MAD1806
- Cascades d'Ouzoud day tour - MAD2207
- Oukaimeden day tour - MAD1882
- Ourika Valley day tour - MAD1817
- Imlil & Aroumd day tour - MAD1817
- Essaouira Food & Culture day trip - MAD840
Meals Included
- Breakfast
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Meals Included
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Meals10 breakfasts, 3 dinners
TransportCamel, Minibus, On foot, Taxi, Train
AccommodationDesert camp (1 night), Guesthouse (3 nights), Hotel (6 nights)
Included Activities
- Mint tea making demo
- Guided walking tour - Meknes
- Guided tour of Volubilis
- Guided walking tour Fes
- Medersa - Fes
- Guided walking tour of Marrakech
- Palais Bahia
- Saadien Tombs
- Street food tasting
Our Essential Morocco trips score an average of 4.82 out of 5 based on 94 reviews in the last year.
Essential Morocco, November 2016
Lorena Santos
This was an amazing trip! Our tour leader, the accomodations we stayed at, all the activities we did were excellent! The time we spent out in the Sahara Desert was definitely a highlight. The itinerary is perfect and allowed us to experience what Morocco had to offer and more. Don't have any complaints at all and would 100% recommend this trip.
Review submitted 07 Dec 2016
Essential Morocco, November 2016
Sarah Jones
This was an excellent trip from start to finish! The itinerary was perfect and made you feel like you saw most of the diverse aspects of Morocco. The trip leader, organisation and accomodation were all wonderful! Such a lovely little group of people. All of the places we were taken to eat, buy local products and all the additional guides and activities were excellent. 10/10.
Review submitted 04 Dec 2016
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Important notes
How to endear yourself to the locals: don't pose for photos where the holiest of holy people pray. If you want to take a photo of people, always ask - they may say no, so respect that. Even if it's hot, cover your shoulders, knees and hair. Don't shake someone's hand or eat with your left hand - this is the one you use to wipe your butt.
Single Supplement is available on this trip with the exception of day 2 Moulay Idriss and day day 6 Merzouga (Desert camp). Ask your travel consultant for more details.


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Why are American schools slowing down so many bright children? asks Washington Post columnist Jay Mathews.
He cites a new report by the University of Iowa's Belin-Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. It's a follow-up to a 2004 report, A Nation Deceived.
Only nine states explicitly permit accelerating gifted students, while one state, Louisiana, prohibits it. "Sixteen states prohibit early entry to kindergarten."
"The research shows that many biases against acceleration, such as the fear that children will feel awkward with older classmates, are unfounded," writes Mathews. "But resistance to grade skipping still rules many schools."
When I was in fifth grade, I tested at the 12th-grade level in reading. I'd accelerated myself by reading in class. But our district never skipped anyone — except for my sister. My husband also skipped a grade in Catholic school. He thinks his fifth-grade teacher wanted to get rid of him.
High schools offer a lot more acceleration options than in the past, including Advanced Placement and early college programs. I loved tracking, which started in ninth grade. Until then, I read a book a day.
Stanford's Education Program for Gifted Youth, a distance-learning program designed to accelerate math students, has been replaced by a Core-aligned curriculum called Redbird, a parent complains. "This is an unfortunate development for mathematically gifted students," writes Nicholas Tampio.
My daughter used EPGY to take algebra in seventh grade. She wasn't mathematically gifted — just wiling to do anything to escape a "fuzzy" pre-algebra course.


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For these participants in the 2012 NBA draft, perceived value is mostly affected by placement.
If selected early, these guys would be considered overrated reaches. Yet the teams waiting outside the lottery and toward the draft's bottom are eagerly hoping to find value here.
One man's trash is another man's treasure, and these collegiate stars will offer plenty of upside, leadership, immediate production or all of the above.
Years from now, we could very well look at this draft saying, "How in the world did these guys fall so far?" The franchises that passed them up will regret "the one that got away," while those that procured their services with low picks and slim rookie contracts will be thankful they did.


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"In funding in today's market the best place to look is your own business. What can you free up in terms of internal free cash flow? That's the best place to go. If you do need outside funding, number one, make sure the organization that you're talking to actually has funds and has been doing loans for the size you have been looking for. And make sure you understand the key ratios they will use to decide whether they're going to, or not going to, make a loan." — Jeff Connally
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This is self-serving, and it violates my normal guideline of not talking too much about work in my personal web space, but it made me feel so good I just had to pass it along.
Almost a year ago, in December 2011, I covered a speech by physician and former Space Shuttle astronaut Rhea Seddon at The Webb School, a private prep school located here in Bedford County. It was a terrific talk, and I – a child of the Apollo years – am a sucker for anything space-related. Dr. Seddon was part of the first class of astronauts to include women and minorities.
Today, through the "send a comment" feature of the Times-Gazette web site, I received this:
Just came across this article – and it is THE BEST ONE I've ever seen about one of my talks. Thanks!
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The Supreme Court today agreed to decide if former Attorney General John Ashcroft can be personally sued for alleged abuse of his authority in the days after 9/11 attacks. According to Bloomberg News:
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider reinforcing the legal immunity of top government officials, agreeing to decide whether a man can sue former Attorney General John Ashcroft after being detained without charge for 16 days.
The justices will review a ruling that allowed a suit filed by Abdullah al-Kidd, a Muslim U.S. citizen who was arrested in 2003 and held as a material witness in a terrorism probe. Al- Kidd says the government classified him as a material witness because it lacked enough evidence to hold him as a suspect.
A panel of the Ninth Circuit held that Ashcroft was not immune from being sued personally for the illegal abuse of authority that was the subject of al-Kidd's claim. Ashcroft, with the support of the Obama Administration, asked the Supreme Court to reverse this decision and not allow the lawsuit to go forward. In his brief urging the Supreme Court not to hear Ashcroft's appeal, al-Kidd claims that:
The impetus for arresting [him and other] individuals was not to secure their testimony for a criminal proceeding. Rather, these were individuals whom the government viewed as suspects and wished to detain and investigate. But because the government lacked probable cause to arrest these individuals on criminal charges, it had them arrested as material witnesses, thereby circumventing the Fourth Amendment's traditional probable cause standard and distorting the basic purpose of the material witness statute.
The Court will likely hear arguments in the case next year and issue an opinion by summer. Justice Kagan has recused herself.
This case is a reminder that in the weeks and months after 9/11, innocent people were being rounded up by the federal government with little to no evidence against them. With Bush's popularity at its height and few willing to oppose him and his administration publicly, People For the American Way Foundation led the nation in exposing and condemning the Ashcroft Justice Department's multifaceted threats to liberty.
It will be interesting to see if all of those Tea Partiers who claim to oppose big government encroaching on individual liberties will take a stand against the excesses of the Bush years - and explain why they were silent at the time.
Earlier this week, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia told an audience of law students that the Constitution does not protect against sex discrimination. In a great column for Time today, Adam Cohen outlines what has gone so wrong with the trend toward vehement--but inconsistent--Constitutional originalism that Scalia represents:
The Constitution would be a poor set of rights if it were locked in the 1780s. The Eighth Amendment would protect us against only the sort of punishment that was deemed cruel and unusual back then. As Justice Breyer has said, "Flogging as a punishment might have been fine in the 18th century. That doesn't mean that it would be OK ... today." And how could we say that the Fourth Amendment limits government wiretapping — when the founders could not have conceived of a telephone, much less a tap?
Justice Scalia doesn't even have consistency on his side. After all, he has been happy to interpret the equal-protection clause broadly when it fits his purposes. In Bush v. Gore, he joined the majority that stopped the vote recount in Florida in 2000 — because they said equal protection required it. Is there really any reason to believe that the drafters — who, after all, were trying to help black people achieve equality — intended to protect President Bush's right to have the same procedures for a vote recount in Broward County as he had in Miami-Dade? (If Justice Scalia had been an equal-protection originalist in that case, he would have focused on the many black Floridians whose votes were not counted — not on the white President who wanted to stop counting votes.)
Even worse, while Justice Scalia argues for writing women out of the Constitution, there is another group he has been working hard to write in: corporations. The word "corporation" does not appear in the Constitution, and there is considerable evidence that the founders were worried about corporate influence. But in a landmark ruling earlier this year, Justice Scalia joined a narrow majority in striking down longstanding limits on corporate spending in federal elections, insisting that they violated the First Amendment.
The view of the Constitution that Scalia champions—where corporations have rights that the Constitution's authors never imagined, but women, minorities, and working people don't—has become a popular political bludgeon for many on the Right. GOP senators pilloried now-Justice Elena Kagan during her confirmation hearings for offenses such as thinking Congress has the right to spend money, arguing the case against giving corporations the same free speech rights as human beings, refusing to judge according to a subjective view of "natural rights," and admiring the man who convinced the Supreme Court that school segregation was unconstitutional.
An avowed allegiance to the original intent of the Constitution has become a must-have for every right-wing candidate. The talking point sounds great, but it hides the real priorities behind it. Anyone who needs reminding of what the fidelity to the Constitution means to the Right needs just to look to Scalia.


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Sound: I really love the guitar sound in this album and how it ties in with everything else. I really am outstanded at how he blended the special effects from M.W. Gacy with the talented guitar from John5. I also need to give my favorite bassist, Twiggy Ramirez. He is extreamly talented. // 10
Lyrics: My overall impression of these lyrics was, great! I like the way that Marilyn Manson can really say something and make it sound good. Most of this album is about outcast teens and being depressed and also about sucide.
The guitars have a depressing effect on you in "Coma Black: Eden Eye/The Apple of Discord", "The Fall of Adam", "Lamb of God", and "The Nobodies" so it is only fitting that the lyrics are depressing too.
In songs such as "Disposable Teens", "The Love Song", and "Burning Flag" have a heavy industrial rock sound, they have a lot more energy and are faster songs than most on this cd, but the lyrics are mostly killing, suicide, and other depressing things.
Marilyn Manson uses digital effects to warp his voice, but he also uses his natural voice talents. Overall he is extreamly good for the faster songs, and also the slow depressing songs such as "The Lamb of God". // 10
Overall Impression: This album is not Marilyn Manson's best but it is in my personal "Top 3", along with "Anti-Christ Superstar", and "Mechanical Animals". I really like how he blends "Anti-Christ Superstar", and "Mechanical Animals" to make one of the best albums ever. I would advise anyone to buy it. // 10
Sound: This album is quite phenominal. It's almost as if it tells some sort of a story, and it dose. If you noticed his earlier release Antichrist superstar, it describes complete chaos, then it rolls on into Mechanical Animals, it has a new futuristic upbeat sound and describes a time of confusion among everything, then Holy Wood comes along, it talks about the downfall of society and religon and the Antichrist rule. This is by far my favorite album, I enjoy listening to it, it also produced some of Mansons most memorable tunes, like Disposable Teens, Fight Song, and the sequal to Coma White-Coma Black. This album has a dark haunting feel. It introduces you into a world into something you have never experianced. // 10
Lyrics: The lyrics are dark and forboding, nothing less I would ahev expected from Manson. This album goes everywhere with styles of rock, there are some acoustic traks such as In the Shadow Of The Valley Of Death. It talks about the decline of the world we live in to today, he basically created a satire world parallel to ours. The lyrics and teh music math eachother perfectly and John5 and Manson really did a good job of workign together on this album. Especially in songs like Coma Black its a very dark and alluring song. It's like a car crash, it sounds scary but theres something that perplexes you into listening to it. // 10
Overall Impression: This is by far in my opinion the best album. Its perfect, there is no bad song on this CD. It was a wonderful way to wrap up a great story. Some of ym favorite songs are Fight Song, Love Song, Disposable Teens (a great anthem song), Cruci-Fiction In Space, In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death, Coma Black, King Kill, and Target Audience. There is nothing to hate on this album its absolutly perfect. If I lost the CD I would go buy it again because of the speical goodies you get on it! // 10
Sound: Quite possibly Manson's greatest work. I felt the band consisted of the best members they have had during the bands entire carreer. It's a very powerful album with great guitar licks from John 5, twiggy and Ginger were basically the backbone of this album. This album left such an impression on me I decided to get the HollyWood symbol tattooed on the inside of my right forearm. // 10
Lyrics: The lyrics were amazing, they dove into martyrdom and celebrity status of dead people in america. And they also touched on the hypocrisies of America. Even the fillers in between the songs just made CD perfect, I listen to the album from start to finish whenever it's in my CD player. All in all, it's to powerful to explain. // 10
Overall Impression: I felt this album was the pinnacle for Marilyn Manson considering that every vital member quit the band, and Golden Age of Grotesque was a flop. I love this album from start to finish, but my favorite song would be "The Love Song" "President Dead" and "King Kill 33" I've had this album stolen from me, and I replaced it within weeks. // 10
Sound: Musically, this album is a cross between the highly-polished production of "Mechanical Animals" and the dark sonic character of "Antichrist Superstar". It sounds like hard rock, genre-wise, and has plenty of guitar and keyboard parts. This record is also the first one for which John 5 performed guitar. Sadly, his talent is underused here. Twiggy Ramirez is as good of a composer as ever. // 8
Lyrics: Manson used this album, in many ways, as a rebuttal to those who had blamed him for the Columbine massacre. He also used it to criticize the aspects of society that cause such events to occur, such as our unconscious glorification of Martyrdom. The usual criticisms of organized religion, particularly Christianity, can also be found. Manson's vocal quality is up there with his work on "Mechanical Animals". // 8
Overall Impression: The album, though not a masterpiece as the previous two had been, is still pretty good. My favorite songs from it are "The Love Song", "Target Audience", "Coma Black", and "Valentines Day/The Fall of Adam". The rest, though, are not up to what at the time was his usual standard. More than anything else, the songs are forgettable. The record is still better, though, than "The Golden Age of Grotesque" or "Eat Me, Drink Me". // 7


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Back in December, it was reported that newcomer Chadwick Boseman would be highlighting the Brian Helgeland-helmed Jackie Robinson biopic "42," portraying the first black baseball player to play in the Major Leagues. It was surely exciting news for Boseman, as well as for once-reliable actor Harrison Ford, who landed the role of Robinson's Brooklyn Dodger exec Branch Rickey who initially signed Robinson to the team. It was a role that Jack Nicholson and Robert Redford had reportedly been circling, so it was great for the actor who's most recent work has consisted of mediocre offerings like "Morning Glory" and "Cowboys & Aliens."
Now Deadline is reporting that another thesp is about to be plucked from the minor leagues of network television cop drama "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," and brought up to major Hollywood Filmmaking. 'Law & Order' tough guy Christopher Meloni is joinging the cast of Helgeland's "42" as Dodger's manager Leo "The Lip" Durocher, who was an adamant supporter of Robinson's during his historic breaking of baseball's color line. Legendary Pictures is producing and as we previously reported, Robinson's widow Rachel Robinson is consulting during the early stages of production.
The part seems right for Meloni, who's showed a wide acting range in projects from "Wet Hot American Summer" to the forthcoming season of "True Blood," and recently received a bump in his acting profile from landing a role in Zack Snyder's upcoming "Man of Steel." This already sounds like the sort of material that would make for an aggressive awards season campaign, so we're guessing along with Ford and Boseman we may see "For Your Consideration" ads for Meloni someday, but this doesn't even have a starting date for production yet, so maybe we're getting ahead of ourselves.
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- Montgomery County Animal Control & Adoption Service (Clarksville, Tenn.), which works against many obstacles to reduce the number of abandoned and stray animals.
The grant winners were selected by three animal welfare experts from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. "Shelters have been hit hard with a combination of rising pet surrender rates and falling contributions. All of the grant applicants are genuinely in need of financial support; we selected the winners because of their compelling programs or circumstances and quality of their applications," said Linda Lord DVM, M.S., Ph.D., assistant professor, Ohio State, who led the selection committee. She was joined by Meghan E. Herron DVM, Diplomate - ACVB, clinical assistant professor, and Lawrence N. Hill, DVM, DABVP, associate professor-Clinical.
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The Des Moines River Valley State Trail is one of Minnesota's newest trails, authorized by the Legislature in 2009. The trail is proposed to generally follow the Des Moines River corridor from the Iowa border through the cities of Jackson and Windom and connect to the Casey Jones State Trail in Currie. The trail will link southwestern Minnesota's Kilen Woods and Lake Shetek state parks, to city and county parks, wildlife preserves and historic sites, and to Iowa's extensive Spirit Lake parks and trails system.
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This paper examines the economic rationale for the shotgun clause, which is a legally specified protocol for the dissolution of a partnership or a private corporation that empowers one investor to acquire ownership of all the venture's assets.
The paper was published in 2008 in the Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development (Volume 15, Number 1, pp. 194-201).
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52 Ancestors in 52 weeks #6 Mary Quirke
Mary Quirke was my 2nd Great Grandmother. She was baptised on the 12 Aug 1832 at Johns Well, St Johns, Kilkenny Ireland to John Quirk and Catherine Slattery.
Name: Mary Quirk Date of Baptism/Birth: 12-Aug-1832
Address: Johns Well Parish/District: ST. JOHN'S
County Co. Kilkenny Denomination: Roman Catholic
Father: John Quirk Mother: Catherine Slattery
Informant 1: William Quirk Informant 2: Mary Quirk
Mary arrived in New South Wales on board the Athenian 15th December 1853 (source: Reel 2137, [4/4791]; Reel 2464, [4/4928]). She was aged 21, could Read, roman catholic, here parents were listed as John and Catherine, father dead, mother living and she had an Uncle Peter living in Sydney
On the 10th March 1857, Mary married Joseph Dilworth, a widower who had 6 young children. His first wife Elizabeth had died in December 1856.
Mary and Joseph had 6 children of their own:
- William (1857-1877)
- Lizzie (1859-1937): married Walter Rodd
- Charles Patrick (1861-1946): married Margaret McCormack * my great grandparents
- John James (1865-1929): married Maria Donnelly
- Ruth Catherine (1866-1939): married John Rice Smith. On their marriage certificate, her name is listed as Catherine Margaret. Her Birth is registered as Ruth Catherine.
- Maryann Margaret (1868-1939): married Francis McGuire. On her death certificate her name is listed as Margaret Catherine. Her birth certificate though shows her name as Maryann Margaret. Her marriage certificate says her name was Margaret and she was given consent to marry by her mother.
It appears that by about 1870, Mary had begun a new relationship with Michael Melvyton (1844-1925). Mary and Michael had 3 children:
- Charlotte (1872-1950): married John McGinnity
- Maryann (1873-1925): married James Bennett
- Michael (1875-?): married Ada Sophia Curtin
Mary and Michael did not marry until 29th December 1887 at Gunnedah. On the marriage, Mary used her maiden name of Quirk.
Mary died on the 10th November 1911 at Boggabri. She is buried with Mary Catherine Dilworth who died 23rd October 1919. Her parents were Michael & Winifred. I have not been able to establish what the relationship is between the two.
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A man who burned his wife's clothes last December has entered into an agreement with the government. Samoa News cannot name the defendant to protect the identity of the victim.
Federal prosecutors have maintained that Julie Matau should be sentenced to 30 months imprisonment, arguing that the former grant administrator and office manager of the now defunct U'una'i Legal Service Corporation (ULSC) "orchestrated a fraud scheme that resulted in the theft of almost $160,000 in U.S. taxpayer dollars."
For example, Julie Matau paid herself $13,000 between July 25 and Aug. 4, 2007 while U'una'i staff was being terminated because one of the federal grantors opted not to renew grant funding, according to prosecutors.
Solomon Islands' preparations for July's Festival of Pacific Arts are being scrutinised by regional cultural heads this week, with the opening of the 24th Council of Pacific Arts and Culture meeting in Honiara.
Linda Peterson is the head of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community's delegation at the meeting, which got underway this morning.
She says participating countries and festival organisers have the chance to visit the sites and familiarise themselves with the preparations.
Greenpeace has released a report saying there's increasing global demand for responsibly sourced tuna.
The environmental NGO released the report at the start of the annual meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, or Tuna Commission, in Guam.
Greenpeace says the 25 member countries need to listen to consumer and industry demand for sustainable tuna.
It also wants a ban on wasteful Fish Aggregating Devices in purse seine fisheries and for the bigeye tuna catch to be cut by half.
The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation in the Northern Marianas expects to incur an operating loss totaling 8.9 million US dollars by the end of the fiscal year.
This is based on CUC records in the first five months of the year, or from October 2011 through February 2012.
For power alone, the CNMI utilities company projects the operating loss to reach 5.9 million dollars.
For water, it is expected to reach 1.8 million dollars and for wastewater, 1.2 million dollars.
Power has the largest shortfall, mainly due to maintenance costs and lower than anticipated kilowatt-hour sales.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sharp questioning by the Supreme Court's conservative justices cast serious doubt Tuesday on the survival of the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul.
Arguments at the high court focused on whether the mandate for virtually every American to have insurance "is a step beyond what our cases allow," in the words of Justice Anthony Kennedy.
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) -- The millions of students who take the SAT or ACT each year will have to submit photos of themselves when they sign up for the college entrance exams, under a host of new security measures announced Tuesday in the aftermath of a major cheating scandal on Long Island.
PAGO PAGO, AS —The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is hosting Google this week for a series of meetings and presentations to various government agencies and members of the community.
According to Easter Asi Bruce, Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director of DoIT, "the lead up to planning Google's visit to the territory this week stemmed from American Samoa's attendance at Google's annual premier event 'Atmosphere 2011: A view from the cloud.'
American Samoa has not seen a full day of sunshine over the last several days, with heavy rain and strong winds last Saturday prompting concerns from local residents of potentially worse weather conditions at the start of this week.
Yesterday, it was still cloudy for the territory while in neighboring Samoa it was strong winds in the morning before they diminished.
NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (AP) -- Homes swathed in purple and black formed a bright bow running from the countryside to cities of Tonga as the mourning nation honored and buried their late King George Tupou V on Tuesday.
That so many took the care to adorn their homes and businesses testifies to the reverence Tongans give to the idea of the monarchy, even after Tupou ceded many of his own powers in 2008 to usher in a new era of democracy.
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Gasoline is one of the most widely-known and used commodities worldwide. It is primarily utilized for fuels, but can be also used for various reasons like a solvent to dilute paints. While we refer to the liquid as gasoline here in the States, many other parts of the world know it by the term petrol, or sometimes petrogasoline. From a chemical standpoint, this low-density fuel is very volatile, not only because of its natural makeup, but also because of the numerous additives that can be mixed in. Some of these additives include lead, ethanol, and dye.
Gasoline itself was not invented, but rather, is a byproduct of the petroleum industry, namely from the production of kerosene and refining of crude oil. It was thrust into popularity with the introduction of automobiles, which had the option of using various fuel sources, but ultimately decided upon gasoline for its strong combustion properties. Since then, numerous ways have been invented to improve the quality of gasoline as it is refined from crude oil all over the world. Gasoline can be a particularly nasty thorn in a consumer's side, due to prices at the pump being highly volatile as the prices of crude are known for their dramatic price swings over small periods of time.
From an investment standpoint, the term petrol or gasoline, refers to Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock for Oxygen Blending (RBOB), which is simply the term given to unleaded gas futures. Seasonally, gas futures tend to dip in the winter months, November and December, and reach their peaks between April and May. Because the United States is the largest consumer of gasoline, how our nation uses gasoline can have a major impact on global prices.
Physical Properties Of RBOB Gasoline
As mentioned above, gasoline is a natural byproduct of crude oil. For every three barrels of crude oil refined, approximately two barrels of gasoline can be salvaged. Refining this essential fuel can be done in a variety of different ways, with the most popular being forms of 'cracking'. Cracking is a process where hydrocarbon molecules are broken up by heat and pressure, into lighter molecules. There are various forms of this process, including thermal cracking (the most popular), and catalytic cracking. Other production/refining methods include polymerization, alkylation, and isomerization.
One important factor to understand about gasoline is its octane rating. Internal combustion engines, like those found in automobiles, burn fuel in controlled processes. The higher the octane rating, the higher the compression rate, with a more efficient fuel capable of a higher output than those with a lower octane rating. This is the reason why some cars only accept certain kinds of fuel, and why there are price discrepancies among various gas options at the pump.
Due to gasoline's widespread use, it has come under fire for numerous health and environmental concerns over the last few decades. From a health standpoint, the fuel stores numerous chemicals that are carcinogenic, and can be a danger to the general public if a leak were ever to occur. This means that storage tanks, delivery trucks, and refining plants present the most dangerous threats of the chemical being released into the environment. Aside from its health hazards, gasoline has long been under the gun for contributing to greenhouse gases and global climate change. As the world's need for energy only increases, many call for alternative energy solutions to displace gasoline, but for the time being, this fuel has a vice-like grip on the global economy, and won't be going anywhere anytime soon.
Uses Of RBOB Gasoline
The most prolific uses of RBOB gasoline is fuel for various products like cars, lawn mowers, generators, pressure washers, and many other common household appliances. But it can also be used for other things like removing paint or grease, and is even used in numerous pesticides and weed killers.
RBOB Gasoline Supply And Demand
The statistics for RBOB gasoline are not perfect due to the fact that production and consumption is measured by crude oil rather than gasoline itself. The figures below represent global consumption and production of crude oil, of which gasoline is derived:
|Global Crude Oil Production
|(Thousand Barrels per Day 2009)
|1. Russia
|2. Saudi Arabia
|3. United States
|4. Iran
|5. China
|6. Canada
|7. Mexico
|8. United Arab Emirates
|9. Brazil
|10. Kuwait
|Source: Energy Information Administration
The Middle East has a stranglehold on the top ten producers worldwide, but the U.S. and Russia make up a significant portion of the globe's crude output as well. For the most part, this list contains both emerging and frontier markets, which is what makes gas prices so volatile. Any kind of tensions or trends in these foreign markets translate to spikes or dips in crude prices, which directly correlates to prices seen at the pump.
|Global Crude Oil Consumption
|(Thousand Barrels per Day 2009)
|1. United States
|2. China
|3. Japan
|4. India
|5. Russia
|6. Brazil
|7. Germany
|8. Saudi Arabia
|9. South Korea
|10. Canada
|Source: Energy Information Administration
When it comes to crude consumption, the U.S. uses more than the next four highest consumers combined. It is also important to note that our consumption is roughly twice that of our production, which is what makes our nation so dependent on foreign oil.
Price Drivers
As a global commodity, the price of gasoline is impacted by a number of factors, and is often subject to significant price swings in a relatively short period of time. The major price drivers of gasoline include:
- Crude Prices: Gasoline is a natural byproduct of crude, and is therefore directly tied to the prices and performances of crude. Any swing in the price per barrel of oil will translate to higher prices at the pump, and more of a hassle for consumers who need gas for their daily lives.
- Geopolitical Concerns: Most of our oil comes from emerging markets, or other nations around the world. This means that political ties to other nations is a key factor in the prices of gasoline, and any global tension can cause a rift in the prices. When even one country cuts off supply, the rest of the world may be at the mercy of just a few names, as seen in the 2011 Libyan Crisis, which shot crude and gas prices up around the world.
- U.S. Trends: Gasoline is one of the few commodities that is heavily dominated by US demand. We consume the most gasoline in the world, and as such, are the price drivers for the essential fossil fuel. Any trends in the U.S. economy, like public transit improvements or failures, could lead to major swings in gasoline prices as consumers could shift towards, or away from widespread gasoline use.
- Alternative Fuels: Perhaps the most threatening factor to gasoline is the bad reputation it has amassed over the last few decades. Now, there are numerous organizations dedicated to finding and funding alternative fuels sources. With wind, solar, and nuclear energy ramping up all over the world, gasoline prices could take a hit down the line, if any of these options becomes a more popular, or cost-effective method of producing energy.
Investing In RBOB Gasoline
There are many reasons to invest in RBOB gasoline. First, transportation of this fuel can be expensive, as can be the refining process to turn crude into gasoline. The prices of RBOB are directly correlated with crude oil, meaning that they will exhibit significant volatility which may be an attractive trait for many traders. Investments in gasoline can also be used to hedge against inflation, or simply to make a play on our global addiction to fossil fuels. Gasoline is a vital part of our everyday lives, and there is a strict need to consume no matter what economic conditions may be, which makes this investment attractive during all kinds of markets.
There are many options for investing in this popular commodity, including equities, futures, and exchange traded products. Below we outline numerous options for gaining exposure to RBOB gasoline:
RBOB Gasoline Futures
RBOB Gasoline futures are traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with prices quoted in U.S. Dollars and cents per gallon under the symbol RB. A single contract represents 42,000 gallons with a minimum fluctuation of $0.0001 per gallon. Listed contracts conduct trading through out the next 36 consecutive months. All contracts are subject to the rules and regulations of NYMEX.
Trading in a current delivery month will cease on the last business day of the month preceding the delivery month.
RBOB Gasoline Companies
There are numerous companies that afford opportunities to invest in RBOB gasoline. It should be noted that these companies also deal heavily with crude oil, and as such, any investment will be a play on both crude oil and gasoline:
- Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM)
- Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX)
- Royal Dutch Shell (RDS-A)
- ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP)
- British Petroleum (NYSE:BP)
RBOB Gasoline ETFs and ETNs
There are several products that offer exposure to RBOB gasoline via ETFs and ETNs. The exchange traded structure offers many advantages for investors looking to invest in commodities. Any investor looking to invest in RBOB futures would normally have to start a futures account, which can be complicated and dangerous. Now, ETPs offer exposure to these futures through a single, exchange-traded, ticker, opening up the world of investing in both RBOB and other commodities alike. Below we outline several exchange traded products and their exposure to RBOB gasoline:
- United States Gasoline Fund LP (NYSEARCA:UGA) – 100%
- PowerShares DB Energy Fund (NYSEARCA:DBE) – 28.4%
- iPath DJ-UBS Energy Total Return Sub-IndexSM ETN (NYSEARCA:JJE) – 11.7%
- E-TRACS UBS Bloomberg CMCI Energy ETN (NYSEARCA:UBN) – 9.1%
- ELEMENTS Rogers Intl Commodity Enrgy ETN (NYSEARCA:RJN) – 6.8%
Resources On RBOB Gasoline Investing:
- Energy Information Administration
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange RBOB Gasoline Futures
- Gas Investing News
Disclosure: Long BP


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Carolina Pork Tenderloin with Peach BBQ Sauce and Sweet Potato Hash Browns
Recipe courtesy of Cheryl Perry
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Tenderloin:
- 1 tablespoon hickory barbecue seasoning blend
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin, cleaned
- 2 cups prepared virgin Bloody Mary mix
- 1 1/2 cups peach nectar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups chopped frozen peaches
- Hash Browns:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded
- 1 to 2 cups bagged frozen onions and red bell pepper mixture, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh celery leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 fresh peaches, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a large ovenproof skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the barbecue seasoning blend over the pork tenderloin. Quickly sear the meat on all sides over medium heat.
Meanwhile, while meat is searing, start the hash browns by adding the vegetable oil and butter to another large skillet. Add the shredded sweet potatoes, onion and bell pepper blend, and celery leaves in a single layer. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes without stirring. Stir in the salt and pepper, to taste, and continue to cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Once the tenderloin has been seared, remove to a platter and to the same skillet whisk in the Bloody Mary mix, peach nectar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, hot sauce, cracked black pepper, and chopped peaches; simmer over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove sauce from heat, place the seared pork in skillet and spoon sauce over top. Place the skillet in oven and cook until pork reaches an internal temperature of 155 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove meat from oven and allow to sit for a few minutes before slicing. To plate, arrange sweet potato hash browns and the sliced pork on individual dishes and top with some of the sauce. Garnish with fresh peach slices and a sprinkling of parsley.
A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
Recipe courtesy of Cheryl Perry
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11 Jewish groups join call for Congress to accept Syrian refugees into US
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Nominations now open for 2012 PopTech Social Innovation Fellows
How do we encourage resilience in the face of the world's many challenges? PopTech's major focus in 2012 centers on that very question. And some of the best new solutions we've seen have come directly from social innovators, visionaries on the front lines of social change. Now is your chance to help speed up their impact, by nominating candidates for the PopTech Social Innovation Fellows program.
Fellows are invited to Maine in October for a five-day training, immediately followed by an opportunity to attend and present at the PopTech conference. They gain new skills and broad exposure, and benefit by connecting with the program's faculty and the larger PopTech network. Our primary goal with the Fellows program: to enable these emerging leaders to reach real, wide, sustainable impact as quickly as possible.
Check out the Call for Nominations to help spark your thinking. Our alumni from the classes of 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 also offer great examples of changemakers putting new ideas into action: a mushroom-based alternative to Styrofoam™, peer-to-peer education loans, a platform for sustainable food distribution, and solar systems sold like mobile phone minutes, among others.
If you or someone you know is a great fit, head to poptech.org/nominate and submit a nomination. Get it done soon: nominations close this year on April 3, 2012.
The Social Innovation Fellows program is supported by the Rita Allen Foundation, the Nike Foundation, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, PwC and American Express.
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Colonial Candle, one of the Midwest-CBK brands to be acquired by MVP Group International, introduced six trend-driven scents.
By Allison Zisko
The planned acquisition of candle and gift company Midwest-CBK later this month promises good things for the company from a brand and marketing standpoint, according to the president of Midwest-CBK.
In April, candle and home fragrance maker MVP Group International agreed to acquire Midwest-CBK from Blyth Inc. for an undisclosed sum. The closing is expected before May 31, 2011. While the sale enables Greenwich, Conn.-based Blyth to focus on its direct-to-consumer channels with its remaining brands, such as PartyLite and Two Sisters Gourmet, it introduces MVP Group to the gift industry and adds strong brand names like Colonial Candle to its lineup.
MVP's brands include the Harry & David and Paula Deen candle collections and Olde South Candle Company, among others. It sells to mass merchants. Midwest-CBK focuses on the premium end of the business. The two companies dovetail nicely, according to Rick Contino, president of Midwest-CBK. Midwest-CBK and MVP have worked together on OEM projects over the past several years, he added.
Mary Propes, MVP Group International CEO, said the two companies are an excellent strategic fit. MVP's global sourcing capabilities and its branding and marketing initiatives will help the company grow, Propes said in a statement, while Midwest-CBK's design and development capabilities and its large, established customer base will further MVP's growth strategy.
"It gives us a new channel of distribution--the boutique store and gift stores--and expands production in the United States," Troy Propes, president of MVP, told HFN. Midwest-CBK operates a candle factory in North Carolina.
MVP is focused on brands and innovation, and "any of that that rubs off on us is great," Contino said. "The MVP organization is very brand-centric and impressed with the Colonial Candle and the Midwest-CBK brands," he continued. "From a holding company standpoint they will do everything they can to support those brands. It will mean great things to come from a brand and marketing standpoint."
Contino will continue to lead Midwest-CBK, and there will be no changes in offices, sales force or any other logistics, according to Contino. "It will be business as usual, all the way around," he said.
"We're very excited about this opportunity to work with such a seasoned staff that has worked with the industry for years," Troy Propes said.
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