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Hint: Let and define . Then f is continuous on the given by
If then , so is open. Also, f is continuous at x if and only if . Thus the set of points of continuity of f is a .
What bothers me about that argument is that it seems to apply to an arbitrary function f. (It doesn't assume that f is the pointwise limit of a sequence of continuous functions.) Am I missing something?
But this problem (and the suggested solution) also reminds me of something else, which is somewhat more interesting: under the additional hypothesis that is a complete metric space (or any Baire space), is continuous on a dense set.
This can be proved by considering . This is a closed subset of . Then let . This is an open subset, and it is dense because of Baire's theorem: if not, then there would be and a closed ball such that , which means for all , hence , and Baire's theorem would say , in contradiction with (which holds because the pointwise convergence gives ). Finally, Baire's theorem shows that is dense. And one can see that is continuous on .


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A few weeks ago, I wrote that there is no such thing as background music in my world. I'm constantly aware of what's playing, for better or worse. When I posted the column on my Facebook page, I had two different people refer to the comment specifically.
Knowing both of the responders (it was my personal page), I immediately noted that both of them were verified music junkies. One from my hometown, and the other a customer-turned-friend.
Music junkies. Just like me.
You may have heard the term tossed around from time to time (our ASU store actually trademarked it for our frequent buyer program). I'm tossing it around, too, but I assure you, I don't use it lightly. I don't assign that designation to just anyone. You gotta really be hooked.
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After 25 years in the music biz, I can spot a music junkie pretty quick.
Before I elaborate, let me be clear that, in my opinion, there's a huge difference between being a music junkie and a music lover. Almost everyone is a music lover. In fact, I can't recall meeting more than a handful of music-haters in my entire life. It's like pizza-haters. There are not many.
With that said, it's sorta hard to quantify. The signs of true addiction aren't always obvious, and each patient is different, so it's hard to fit music junkies into easy-to-define categories. Like other junkies, there are lots of little quirks and oddities unique to the each individual.
Ultimately, like any addiction, it's up to you to figure it out for yourself. Once you recognize and accept it, you can properly treat your problem (be finding more and more music, etc.)
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The Pembina Institute Website Has a Royalty Tracker
That is unrealistic because the need time to review the review and be sure they understand all the implications of the recommendations...including the political ramifications after all.
Check out what not accepting the Review Panel recommendations is costing you in continuing forgone royalty payments. ths link is Albertans' Fair Share Minimizing Environmental Impacts of Oil Sands Development in Canada The Pembina Institute
The fact the Royalty Review Report was made public at the same time the government received it is a step towards more open democracy for sure. Usually these report go on the shelf or into the back rooms for "discussion."
So far this has been a pretty open process. We shall see how the Minister of Justice and Attorney General handles his "industry liaison role" in the "further consultation" they are engaged in. I know and trust Ron Stevens to be totally open, transparent and accountable in all his discussion with industry pending a government decision on recommendations.
Albertans will be wondering and watching.
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- Anonymous7:44 am
The Pembina Institute are either morons (possibly), or simply incapable of understanding the time it would take to review AND implement the report (quite likely). But then, just being a so-called "think tank", they have never had experience actually implementing reports, only writing them.ReplyDelete
So having a "royalty revenue foregone" calculator is intellectually dishonest, and is just propaganda.
It is the government that is answerable to the people, and it is entirely their perogative to carefully review this report, and examine all of the implications.
- ken chapman10:23 am
I don't know if the "Calculator is intellectually dishonest and just propaganda."ReplyDelete
It is dramatic and effective as to what the RRR recommendations could mean for future generations of Albertans that is for sure.
I intend to visit it often.
It is all about opportunity costs and of course the GOA needs to consider carefully and really understand and be able to communicate its decisions on the RRR to stakeholders but more importantly for a political party -to do this for the benefit of citizens - the voters!
Time is money for the oil industry and for Albertans too. This royalty review fair share issue needs focused, informed and prompt attention from our government. I believe that is what is happening.
The response to the RRR is not being rushed through and I have every confidence it will be done right...as well as rapidly!
The only reservation I have about the post-report "consultation" process is that the industry lobby might be done old style. That means behind closed doors with politicians without the accountability or transparency necessary for such a critical public policy issue.
If that happens, it is unacceptable - especially in light of the pending Lobbyists Act. Nothing on this issue needs to be confidential -nor should it be. Albertans are entitled to have all the information and positions of all the various interests so they can better understand and judge the wisdom and will of the ultimate political decision that must be made.
- Anonymous7:19 pm
The Anons are absolutely correct. The Pembina institute are incredibly disengenuous because their real agenda is to shut down the oil and gas industry. Their proposals to the RR panel were incredibly stupid but apparently they were the only ones Hunter listened to.ReplyDelete
Unless the timeline is extended, the report is being rushed through. The numbers are very complicated and everybody is trying very hard to make sure they're correct. There are also discussions which have to take place. Unless we have to come a world where we are going to screw a business without telling them face-to-face and talking about it.
The Pembina ticker and the loony left (including libs) are making a huge assumption with their gas numbers. They are calculating the 'lost' revenue based on eliminating special programs such as deep gas. Missing in that scenario is that there wouldn't be any drilling for deep gas without the programs. Like the oil sands, it is truly a 'everybody shares' kind of program.
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Glad to hear everyone is trying to be sure the numbers are correct. The data is what the industry has submitted and was used by the Panel. So beware if you think it is "garbge out" in the RRR. The cause may be the "garbage in" and industry is where all the data came from that the Panel used.
Lets deal with the issues on their merits and not with name calling. It diminishes respect for your points.
Perhaps you need to go to the Panels website and read some of the submissions...to see who was listened to. Besides - as you say this is complicated and it is not only about business, as important as that is.
It is about a fair share for all Albertans now and in future generations - not just the few priveledged today.
It should also be about responsible stewardship, sustainable growth and an industry and government being properly accountable to the owners of the resource.
If you want to consider something that is complicated - THAT Randy is complicated.
- Anonymous9:21 pm
I followed it all the way through. The panel did not listen to anything we said and now they want to claim it was our numbers?? Gotta call bullshit there.ReplyDelete
They contracted van Meurs to do the research and he pulled stuff out that is completely opposite to reality. Costs are wrong, wrong wrong. You cannot blame this on industry. And let's face it, ten minutes in front of a panel is not consultation. You want real talks, we have to go behind doors and get the real numbers. Like it or not, that is the marketplace.
And this debate is not about stewardship. at all. Take that one to Environment or SRD, this is about economic rent. Nobody out there is saying that Gov't can't do anything but they, and their shareholders (lots of Albertans BTW), are saying if you impose these ridiculous recommendations, they will move capital out.
Margins are pretty slim in this province, there is a limit on what you can take out. Believe it or not, we are not far away from that point.


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Skip to comments.THINK SQUAD: Chicago blacks say Democrats are clueless" [...]
Posted on 10/18/2012 3:09:42 PM PDT by justlurking
Im just back from a breakfast downtown with members of a group of prominent Chicago blacks who informally call themselves The Think Squad (Thinkers, for short). What Im about to tell you is straight from the source and uncensored
and incredibly shocking in many ways, particularly if youre a Democrat who thinks blacks will always do what the party wants no matter what the party does to alienate blacks. The biggest unreported story in this election is the ANGER being directed at Democrats from not just the pulpits of black churches
but in the circles of black female friends who are often the Big Mommas to their families. These black women are furious with the Democrat Party and Barack Obama and are encouraging their families to just sit home on Election Day.
(Excerpt) Read more at hillbuzz.org ...
I generally take what Kevin writes with a grain of salt, but find his writing entertaining. What makes this particular article interesting is his tie-in to a Globe tabloid article about Obama that hit the newsstands on 10/1.
If what he says is true, it made a major dent in Obama's support in the black community. They are now openly talking about withholding their vote and staying home on election day. As you may remember, that's what happened between conservatives and John McCain, and we know how that turned out.
Please keep the subsequent discussion on this thread clean, or the moderators will pull it.
Just like Moochele, they will vote for their meal ticket.
As always, Hill Buzz is incredibly glitchy and not letting me get in to see this tantalizing story! I can only imagine! Can you give us a hint? I understand it must be about "Bathhouse Barry."
Yes, and I agree with the OP that it's not for the faint of heart.
I take all this with a generous pound of salt.
This is the same guy who said Chicago would turn out for McCain in a big way in 2008. Back then, he said he had all kinds of behind the scenes info to back up his claims...just like he's doing now.
Having qualified all that, it would be wonderful if even 10% of black Chicagoans woke up and saw 0 for what he is.
We shall see.
I cant either :(
Just give it time. I think there must be a lot of people linking to whatever Kevin posts, because whenever a new article goes up, it gets really busy.
We are also starting to get to the peak period when people have time to read the 'Net as they finish up work.
And yet, mysteriously .... somehow Obama has tied up 98% of the black vote, and Romney has LESS than 1%.
I'm obviously a racist for noticing this.
Agree. Massive horsefeathers.
I know several very devout Blacks and they are all going to vote for Obama despite all he has done.
They think he's just peachykeen and done wonders for the ungrateful country.
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I read the article and,even though I detest Obama,I found it to be tasteless and over the top.
Too gossipy.
I was told flat-out that the Thinkers were actually surprised that Republicans have been too stupid to see that every time someone comes out screaming about wanting more abortions that the correct response would be to call that woman a racist and tell her that shes only doing this so more black babies could be killed. That would shut those sluts up in a heartbeat if Republicans would do that just call them racists and they will run for the hills. It will work on the Planned Parenthood crowd. Go and start accusing them of being a racist organization and watch all Hell break loose. The Think Squad has always been very open about how useful accusing someone of being a racist can be, particularly if you are doing it to anyone on the Left since the Left FREAKS OUT when its own weapons are used against it.
Ive seen articles out there talking about how Obamas decision to embrace gay marriage has really hurt him with black people [...] but its really the abortion celebration that Democrats held in Charlotte thats angered black women in particular. Its pretty obvious that Democrats want to keep destroying black families, killing black babies in the womb, and eventually replacing blacks with Spanish-speakers who are uneducated and easier to control than blacks (especially if Democrats can prevent Hispanics from learning English, which is the Democrats goal).
The pro-life movement has been telling anyone who would listen for 20 years about the racist goals of Planned Parenthood. Yes, the Republicans need to say this more forcefully, because while it is an open secret on the internet, the left can keep it off the tv networks, and pretend it isn't there. It is a valid issue which makes religious blacks up for grabs.
In fact, if I were Romney or Ryan, I would start campaigning in the poorest black cities, like Detroit. It needs to be bluntly asked right on the democrat's home turf if blacks in Detroit are better off after 40 years of democrat government.
Fortunately or unfortunately, "too gossipy" is mother's milk to me!
I always check an author's background before reading:
Kevin DuJan
Gay conservative political analyst, essayist, author and radio and TV commentator on politics, pop culture, LGBTQ issues, and current events.
That's all I needed to see. It's an oxymoron. There are no "gay" (sodomite) Conservatives. He's a liberal despite branding himself otherwise. And the HillBuzz website is just another part of the homosexual agenda (Boystown?) in my estimation.
Kevin is the bomb. He is gay and knows how to get into the right situations where he gets people to spill the beans on Obama (Man's Country) and racism both white and black
It took ten minutes but I finally got to thx site and the story. Dulan tells it well, I think because he made it up. I refuse to believe so pat a story would be told by black urban power brokers to a white gay blogger.
Maybe but I ain't buying.
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Tribal for survival will still show up to vote for Bam but just a little less in numbers. Mittens gets very few of any crossovers.
Why? Just because they are black? While there is no doubt alot of the rank and file will always vote Dem, "A group of prominent black businessmen" sounds like a Tea Party with a tan. I work with small business all over the state and about 10 percent are black owned.
I drive an orange 2011 Camaro 2SS/SLP with a set of Gadsden flag Yellow, with the snake emblem from the flag and "Don't tread on me" on the plate under the numbers. I see more and more on the road all the time.
On more than one occasion I have had black business owners become overjoyed at the sight of the plate, when sometimes I was a bit skeptical how they would react. Surprise, surprise. Thats because they are hard working and not looking for handouts. Black conservatives are out there, but they are not vocal.
What I find strange is lately I've heard comments by some people in the media (mostly radio) , particularly since the Jesse Jackson Jr story broke, jokingly ask whether or not Obama and he went to the bathhouses together. Or make other jokes that are definite double entendres...Even Red Eye made a funny about it. If I hadn't read some of Kevin's pieces, I would have not have gotten the joke.. which makes me think it's meant for the insiders, who all seem to know.
Never trust a man that crosses his legs like a woman. We he was on the View. Whoopi was sitting like a man and he had his legs crossed just like the other women on the panel.
Sorry. His story is bunk. How can these people be so onto BHO but then not be able to recognize it in someone with whom they're actually acquainted?
Read the rest of the article.
It was the Globe article that hit the newsstands on 10/1.
Kevin's claim is that it broke the conspiracy of silence.
a) an African-American cashier & customer complaining bitterly about how stupid Jesse Jackson's 'anti-gun' pose is, and how you never see him or his son in the 'hood unless there's a photo op;
b) African-American customers at a store joking and laughing with a white construction worker about how some black males are so bad you can't even give them a job;
c) an African-American woman bus driver who got tired of some black guy (obviously not working) complaining about 'Da Man' and who told him to get off his a$$ and get a job.
I've never seen or heard anything like this in public before. I think O's election has allowed a lot of black people to look at problems more squarely in the eye.
So maybe there's some good in Zero's election (as long as he's gone in January).
Same here, plus having problems with Free Republic.
Will probably stutter with multiple posts.
DuJan also told of the PUMA's in 2008 - thousands of angry Hillie supporters who were gonna turn out big for McCain.....I'm not quite buying what he's selling.
Well, Chicago blacks may say Democrats are clueless but how many of them will still vote for them? My guess is a lot and I am not considering the cemetery vote or the multiple voter crowd here in Chicago. Voting in Chicago gives new meaning to the word "corruption".
Okay, here's my question: Is this Dujan character for real??? Does this article have any basis at all in fact? Or is he making it up out of whole cloth? Goodness knows it's intriguing, and when *I* look at Obama my own personal Gaydar goes off BIGtime ... but I sure would like corroboration on this.
The stories about Bathhouse Barry go back to at least 2007/8 - on my radar, anyway. If you image-google "Reggie Love," you'll see him cozying up to guys. Of course, Kevin has been pushing this story for years (based on his interviews with Larry Sinclair) and I'm sure when black Chicagoians get together, they can really get down and dirty. I've heard worse on a New York City subway platform.
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Have you heard that APA has officially dropped Aspergers from their manual? Most people close to the subject have been expecting this change for a while, but it is now official.
"The familiar "Asperger's," along with some similar disorders, will be lumped together under autism spectrum disorder, "to help more accurately and consistently diagnose children with autism," the APA said in a statement.
Other changes include entries for new disorders such as "hoarding disorder" or "disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD)," the latter characterized by abnormally bad and frequent temper tantrums. "Dyslexia" and other learning disorders that some feared would be removed from the manual, remained."
Do you know anyone previously diagnosed with Aspergers? Do you fear that these changes will affect their care?
December 5, 2012 at 9:24 AMI a not sure how I feel about this my youngest on was just dx this year, my SO has it as welI dont thinhk it will change the care he gets, but i know it has been a problem in AS community. I hope for all who has AS that the change in wording doesnt have a negative effect
December 5, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Wouldn't children with Asperger's then have more help? As, I would think children with Autism would qualify for more therapy and help, vs. children with high functioning autism (aspergers)... I might be misunderstanding all of this.
Well-speaking from someone with a child on the spectrum-and knowing that for many-services are often denied because often those who were previously categorized as "Asperger's"-on the basis that they are considered "high functioning" I feel this is a beneficial change. Services can no longer be denied on the basis of an "Asperger's diagnosis.
Plus-it will end this division of "my kid isn't autistic-they have Asperger's"-umm-no-it's called a "spectrum disorder for a reason...from those with (lower function) multiple needs to those who are mainly affected in social areas. It's autism-plain and simple.
December 5, 2012 at 10:10 AMThank you! It's an old picture but one of my favorites, she was 18 months in it...
Quoting Sammi20:
I just had to say... Your DD is SO CUTE!!! (your profile picture)
Quoting Xandriasmommy:
My dd was recently diagnosed with aspergers...
by ZsMommyDecember 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM
the division of asperger's to HFA is speech delays-My daughter has speech and comprehension delays-and is catagorized with an autism diagnosis in order to cover services. Those with an asperger's diagnosis have actually been denied services because they are considered "too" high functioning-meaning no speech delays. Mainly social skills.
So no-Aspergers has not equalled more services. Too many have been denied.
Asperger's and HFA have always been divided simply on whether there are speech or no speech delays. It's a thin gossamer thread of division. One allowed services-the other not.
This would even the qualifications.
Quoting ForeverInLove:
Wouldn't children with Asperger's then have more help? As, I would think children with Autism would qualify for more therapy and help, vs. children with high functioning autism (aspergers)... I might be misunderstanding all of this.
by letstalk747December 5, 2012 at 10:51 AM
we shall see , my son is DX - autism , ADHD 7 years now
by LoveMyLosDecember 5, 2012 at 10:53 AMI think this may actually help with diagnosing my ds. Without having to figure out if its apsergers, or autism or......he may be diagnosed as just autistic if that makes sense.
by Mary229December 5, 2012 at 10:56 AM
I have a nephew that has been diagnosed with Aspergers. I don't think it will have an effect on the care he receives. Back when my brother and his wife realized something was wrong (27 or so years ago) the doctors didn't have a name for it. They finally slapped this label on him somewhere down the line, after doing many tests and debating about various labels for different disorders. He is the way he is, and he will remain that way regardless of what some professional decides to call it. Regardless, he will continue to qualify for state aid because he is unable to function in society on his own. At least all of the doctors can agree on that point.
by Meghan6391December 5, 2012 at 11:03 AMI think it just makes it seem like they are making them all seem like childish problems, i mean which grown adult wants to be told they are having temper tantrums... and from my experience with autism and aspergers they are very different at least in adults...
by MamaKarrotDecember 5, 2012 at 11:19 AM
My DS 7 has Asperger's but with some more severe autistic behaviors thrown in. He is too high functioning to receive services at school (his behaviors don't interrupt his school work to the point where he needs help), but our insurance covers leg braces to correct his legs from constant toe walking - things like that. I always considered him autistic, and I am glad the name Asperger's is gone, because it somehow insinuates that these kids need less help, which is not always true.


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Izetbegovic, Sebija. (2013). Occurrence of ABO and RhD incompatibility with Rh negative mothers. Materia Socio Medica 25(4), 255-258.
The article's first page lists the dates it was received, accepted, and published.
The information in the upper-left-hand portion of the article's first page indicates it was received by the publisher on June 11, 2013 and accepted on September 25, 2013. However, the paper itself indicates the research it is based on continued through October, 2013, a month after it was accepted.
In several instances, the article makes reference to research that continued through late October, 2013, a month after it was accepted.
The journal is published by Sarajevo-based Avicena Publisher, a publisher that has been on my list of questionable publishers for some time.
The author, Sebija Izetbegovic, is affiliated with the General Hospital "Prim. Dr. Abdulah Nakas," in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and this is where she conducted the research.
She appears to have had a burst of scholarly publications come out around the same time. For example, she also published the article "Early Amniocentesis as a Method of Choice in Diagnosing Gynecological Diseases" in Acta Informatica Medica — another Avicena journal — also in December, 2013.
She also just co-authored this article with an ambiguous title:
This article is also published in an Avicena Publisher journal. And she had this quickly-accepted review article in an Iranian journal:
It's likely that the author needed to publish a certain number of publications very quickly for purposes of tenure or promotion. The questionable publisher was happy to help in this.
The article processing charges for Avicena Publisher's journals are not prominently stated on the publisher's website. APCs should be stated clearly and prominently. They are buried in a PDF file that contains a form that authors must fill out to transfer copyright to the publisher, a requirement which is also non-standard for OA publishers. The APC is 250 euros.
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The 175th anniversary meeting of Pickens Baptist Association from Oct. 11–12 ended much the way the first meeting might have — by candlelight.
While the first night of the meeting, held at New Salem Baptist Church, Reform, moved along as planned, the second night at First Baptist Church, Aliceville, contained a surprise. Just as the meeting was about to begin, the electricity went out. Candles used for Christmas services were lit instead.
"I can only conclude that God had a different, more meaningful and [memorable] experience in mind for us," Director of Missions Gary Farley said.
The two-day celebration included singing hymns from the association's earliest days, hearing messages about the hymns' themes and reflecting on the history of the association and its churches.
Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, preached the annual missions sermon.
Five local pastors also spoke during the meeting, and Farley shared his thoughts about the future of Pickens Association and its ministry. "The data from the churches confirmed that God is continuing to bless us and use us," he said. "By our cooperating, we can attempt and successfully do great things for God and His Kingdom."


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Public Display of Christianity
A Stumbling Block to School Administrators
Hattip to Ed Morrissey at Hot Air. As someone who received an undergraduate degree in the teaching of social studies, I am never very surprised when a school administration decides to engage in an act of public stupidity, however, this incident is in a class all by itself.
A second grade student at the Maxham Elementary School in Taunton, People's Republic of Massachusetts, was sent home from school after drawing a picture of Jesus on the cross. The student made the drawing in response to a class assignment that the students draw something that reminded them of Christmas. Apparently the student's dullard teacher decided that the drawing of the cross was too violent. The school administration, in a move which hearkens back to the old Soviet Union placing dissidents in psych wards, decreed that not only would the child be sent home, but that he would have to undergo a psych evaluation.
Football Player Flagged For His Faith After Touchdown Celebration
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Well in the NFL, or what is sometimes called the "No Fun League", this past Sunday Chris Johnson of the Oakland Raiders went to his knees and claimed he was giving thanks to God after intercepting a pass for a touchdown. He was immediately flagged for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for excessive celebration. Chris Johnson claims it was because he made a religious display while celebrating the touchdown.
I'm of a different mind when it comes to celebrating touchdowns. The town I grew up in playing football as well as how I practice my faith I generally frown upon celebrating in the end zone. The way I look at it is that it's your job to score points. I don't chest bump my colleague each time I turn on my computer at work?! I don't high-five the secretary for each message she hands over to me?!
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Mildred Gertrude "Mabel" DeLong was born 21 Oct 1906 in New Castle, PA, the youngest child of James William DeLong, and his wife, Rachel Elizabeth Currie DeLong. She married Charles Friedhofer.
She died 16 Oct 1961 in Denver, CO.
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The Thankless Task Of Nicholas Trist
You are conducting secret peace talks with the enemy in the midst of an unpopular and interminable foreign war. The American field commander is throwing every obstacle in your path. Then, just as the talks are getting somewhere, the President orders you home. What do you do now?
August 1970 | Volume 21, Issue 5
And so it came about, early in 1847, that President Polk decided to send Nicholas P. Trist as his emissary to Mexico, there to await the proper moment to enter into negotiations with a shaky Mexican government. Despite his disappointing performance in Cuba, Trist seemed a natural for the post: in addition to his fluency in Spanish he was thoroughly knowledgeable about the workings of the State Department; as a loyal Democrat he was known to Polk and to members of the Cabinet, yet he had never been active in politics and appeared to have no ambitions in that direction. His assignment, quite simply, was to make his way as inconspicuously as possible to General Winfield Scott's headquarters in Mexico and to forward to the enemy government, via the American commanding general, a proposed treaty of peace drafted by the Secretary of State and approved by administration leaders in Washington. If, by the time he arrived there, the Mexicans had already designated a plenipotentiary empowered to conclude a treaty, Trist was to begin negotiations with him on the basis of the American draft. Its terms were quite definite and had been drawn by Folk and Buchanan in the uneasy awareness that the congressional opposition was ready to pounce on the slightest misstep as a means of repudiating the administration on "the Mexican question." This draft treaty had been submitted to the Cabinet on April 13; revised and approved by both President and Cabinet, it was delivered on April 15, 1847, to Nicholas F. Trist, who was designated a "commissioner plenipotentiary" and bidden Godspeed.
Secrecy, of course, was absolutely vital to the mission, and Polk had every confidence in the discretion of his emissary; but Trist had been gone less than a week when reports of his assignment appeared in the New York Herald , the National Intelligencer, Niles' Weekly Register , and other newspapers. Folk was understandably furious and alternated between blaming Trist and the State Department for the unpardonable leak (finally he settled on the latter as the most likely source and took a dislike to Buchanan that hardened as time wore on). From New Orleans the unsuspecting Trist wrote one of his wearisome letters to his chief; in thirty verbose pages the only real news he gave Buchanan was that he had arrived in Louisiana after travelling overland via Charleston, Augusta, and Mobile, whence he had taken a steamer to New Orleans. Travelling incognito as "Doctor Tarreau," a French merchant, he had stayed at a "French auberge, of the economical order," rather than at one of the better hotels where someone might recognize him and become suspicious.
For all his precautions Trist managed to call a good deal of attention to himself by his painstaking selection of a vessel to carry him quickly toward his destination; from New Orleans he sailed across the Gulf of Mexico in eight days, arriving on May 6 at Veracruz, where he learned that a supply train would leave on the eighth for Scott's headquarters. And here Trist made a monumental error.
He bore with him a letter of appointment from Buchanan, giving him "full diplomatic powers" to sign a treaty in the name of the United States. He also had two copies of the treaty projet , or draft—one of them sealed, for the Mexicans—and his instructions were to place the sealed copy in the hands of General Scott for forwarding to the Mexican authorities. But unfortunately, instead of delivering this document to Scott personally and informing him of its contents, Trist chose to remain at Veracruz and to write a letter to the General in which he requested that the sealed dispatch be delivered to the Mexican minister of foreign affairs. With this communication he enclosed one from William L. Marcy, the Secretary of War, which ordered Scott to transmit the sealed letter to the Mexicans and informed him that "Mr. Trist, ,an officer from our department of foreign affairs, next in rank to its chief," was now at Army headquarters.
Scott exploded. Under the best of circumstances he was a proud man, excruciatingly sensitive of his reputation and quick to detect a slight whether or not one was intended. Temperament aside, there was also the fact that he was a prominent Whig—a political foe of the administration in Washington—and had long since fallen out with President Polk. In fact, at the time Polk gave Scott command of the Army in May, 1846, the tactless General had written the President an offensive letter complaining about Democratic place-seekers and then had confided to Secretary of War Marcy that he had no stomach for placing himself "in the most perilous of all positions:—a fire upon my rear, from Washington, and the fire in the front, from the Mexicans." Folk's furious reaction had been to excuse Scott from field command in Mexico, leaving him to stew in the capital while Zachary Taylor won the victories and the glory. Finally, in November, 1846, Scott was sent to command the movement on Veracruz and Mexico City, but Polk neither forgave nor forgot. He wrote in his diary: General Scott has acted with so little discretion since he assumed the command that the confidential plans of the Government which were confided only to himself have been made so public that every Mexican may know them. … His vanity is such that he could not keep the most important secrets of the Government which were given to him. He is … making such a parade before the public in all he does that there is danger that the objects of the campaign may be entirely defeated. …


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Dear Editor,
The 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry has as their unit patch the torch of liberty. Thomas Jefferson, our 3rd President, famously said that "the tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants". Now, more than ever, the most decorated battalion in United States Army, of which two of its companies call American Samoa home, needs such patriots to replenish her ranks.
Many consider the infantry the last military occupation of choice and in many ways that is understandable. The physical endurance and mental resolve that one must summon in order to complete the training and perform on the job can intimidate even the most daring amongst us. Moreover, being on the front lines quickly brings into focus the sobering reality that "to serve" means that you may have to pay the ultimate sacrifice for your fellow countryman's freedoms.
But the greatest obstacle that I see keeping our citizens from making such an honorable commitment is an unfounded stigma. Because the Army doesn't require infantry applicants to score high on the ASVAB, many take that to mean that the intelligence of your standard-issued grunt or the skill set he obtains from his craft is anything but inspirational – let alone useful to pursuing a career outside of the military.
I have just had the honor of serving with our brothers and sisters from 100th Battalion during the annual Balikatan war games in the Philippines, held this year from 16 to 27 April. What I witnessed out there was the exact opposite of any misconception one may have of the Infantry. Our men and women (in Bravo, Charlie and 740th companies) made us proud with their perseverance, commitment to duty, honor, character, courage and wit.
In each phase of the exercise's planning and execution and at every echelon of leadership, I was proud to see Samoans stand their ground, being decisive, respectfully ask questions and lead from the front as well as follow with loyalty.
It was a visual confirmation that everything that we do in the Army comes down to one mission: readying boots on the ground with rifles in hand to fight and win this nation's wars. No future technology or advanced weaponry can ever serve as adequate substitution for our Infantrymen. That's just the bottom line.
If folks out there believe that rocks can do this mission or that the skills and experience one acquires from fulfilling this mission cannot translate into a private sector career, they are truly mistaken.
I got to watch our boys execute the highest doctrinal form of the decision making process in the Army (MDMP) in order to accomplish their mission – and the infantry does the MDMP perhaps more frequently and with more consequence than any other branch. I was blessed to see our infantry commanders and non-commissioned officers translate concepts on paper to actual movements on the ground using their troop leading procedures. Our Soldiers questioned their leaders until the concept of operations was crystal clear and/or refined. And after a long night's mission, they fought through exhaustion, broken ankles and hairline fractures in order to get through their after action reviews with their uniforms soaked in sweat and boots caked in mud. Then they consolidated their gear, reorganized before pushing through another long night of maneuvers.
Presidents were born of the infantry. CEOs throughout the country have their roots in and owe their success to the infantry. So do many legislators, lawyers, law enforcement officers, business owners and many other folks in all walks of life. After Balikatan, I now realize why.
We also have many successful citizens and leaders of our own in our great territory who have now retired as Infantrymen and pursued careers in other fields. We don't have to look beyond our shores for role models who serve as testaments to what a commitment to the Infantry can mean for our volunteers.
As we continue to remember and honor all of Samoa's sons and daughters who have made the ultimate sacrifice, let us never forget that freedom is not free. That the cause of liberty is worthy of our best and brightest and all that we can give in her defense.
When our boys arrived, formed up and marched in cadence with Samoan verses as the wind carried their tunes throughout the camp, one could not help but hear a whisper, "the Samoans are here". Our Philippine Army counterparts were as impressed with their physical size as they were with their spiritual hearts, full of our culture carried all the way from home.
They have done an outstanding job, from our cooks to supply sergeants to our grunts. They should be proud of themselves for a job well done.
God Bless America and American Samoa!
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OJJDP has released a new publication to assist juvenile justice residential facilities in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities is the first comprehensive planning guide to address the specific needs of facility staff and children, youth, and families involved in the justice system during an emergency.
The document was developed in response to the National Commission on Children and Disasters' recommendation in October 2009 that OJJDP form a working group whose mission is to improve juvenile justice emergency preparedness nationwide. In response, OJJDP established the Justice Working Group on Children and Disasters made up of staff from federal agencies, experts in emergency planning, juvenile justice practitioners, mental and behavioral health professionals, and educatorsmany of whom administered programs or were first responders in a major emergency during the past 5 years.
For months, the working group members met to share resources and experiences in the area of emergency planning, response, and recovery. Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities is the result of their work.
The guide is divided into 12 sections. Section 1 provides an overview of the planning process and provides information about:
Sections 212 provide an indepth look at key issues for juvenile justice residential facilities to consider as they write or update their plans. These include:
A list of references and resources at the end of the document provides additional sources of information about how to best prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
"Through the guidance offered in this document, we encourage facilities to develop comprehensive emergency plans that will make a real and tangible difference in the safety and well-being of the most vulnerable individuals in our nation's justice system. These young people, their families, and the staff who care for them deserve nothing less," said Laurie O. Robinson, Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs.
To order a printed copy of Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities, visit the National Criminal Justice Reference Service Web site.


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- The revenue fell significantly faster than the industry average of 21.6%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues fell by 12.1%. Weakness in the company's revenue seems to have hurt the bottom line, decreasing earnings per share.
- PRU's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.90 is somewhat low overall, but it is high when compared to the industry average, implying that the management of the debt levels should be evaluated further.
- In its most recent trading session, PRU has closed at a price level that was not very different from its closing price of one year earlier. This is probably due to its weak earnings growth as well as other mixed factors. Turning our attention to the future direction of the stock, it goes without saying that even the best stocks can fall in an overall down market. However, in any other environment, this stock still has good upside potential despite the fact that it has already risen in the past year.
Prudential Financial, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides various financial products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, and investment management services in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The company has a P/E ratio of 23.4, above the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7. Prudential Financial has a market cap of $27.2 billion and is part of the financial sector and insurance industry. Shares are up 10.4% year to date as of the close of trading on Wednesday.
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