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"You start with nothing and then you build/Follow your dream until it's fulfilled" – Grandmaster Caz
"I take a phrase that's rarely heard/Flip it, now it's a daily word" – Rakim Allah
Like the proverbial rose sprouting through a crack in the sidewalk, hip-hop took root within the urban hell of the South Bronx during the 1970's. While brutal gang violence had riddled much of the five boroughs throughout the first part of that decade, a series of gang truces during 1972 and '73 allowed people to venture out to block parties to shake their thangs. Because the violence had been prolonged, many people were ready to let off considerable steam.
Into this breach stepped entrepreneurial souls like DJ Kool Herc – who played his first house party because his sister wanted to make some money for school clothes. Herc plugged into municipal light poles and literally rocked the block. He soon realized that the most hectic dancing was happening on the drum breaks, and began to search for records (like the Incredible Bongo Band, and James Brown) that prominently featured instrumental breaks. The records that Kool Herc spun at these parties became the bedrock of future hip-hop sound.
Watching Kool Herc and taking notes was a young wannabe DJ who would eventually become known as Grandmaster Flash. Flash took the idea of breaks to a new level by fading back and forth between two copies of the same record to loop and extend the break. DJ Grand Wizard Theodore added scratching, and the ability to drop a needle by sight in the exact place he wanted to start a break (as opposed to cueing up the break on headphones). At this point, the creative chase was joined and it was only a matter of time (and a few superstar acts like Run-DMC and Beastie Boys) before hip-hop found its way into the hearts and minds of people around the globe.
Author Jeff Chang's remarkable book "Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History Of The Hip-Hop Generation" charts the origins, pioneers, and eventual rise of the genre. Chang's book is so good that my thumbnail sketch of the genre withers in comparison. This is a book that rises above its inspired subject matter and will delight anyone who likes a good story.
The history of hip-hop rightfully inspires clichés like David & Goliath, making something out of nothing, and flowers sprouting through concrete. But what better underdog story is there than a group of people in most destitute part of this country creating a juggernaut industry from the broken rubble and found sounds around them? Look at pictures from this era and you see colorful people having a good time, entirely oblivious that they were about to change the fabric of modern culture.
And change it they did. Hip-Hop has become so entwined in the culture of America (beats are everywhere, pants be saggin', etc.) that it's hard to imagine what this country would be like if a bunch of New York gangs hadn't called off the fight in 1973.
In spite of what some might think or hope, hip-hop is not dead, nor dying. Along with Blues, Jazz, and Rock, it's one of the greatest musical innovations of the 20th century. And what lives on in the minds of the young is what lives on, period. Time is on the side of the kids in the street who've known nothing but a hip-hop culture, and it's only a matter of time until you'll be shopping to Muzak by Outkast. How dead is that?
Run-DMC – Raising Hell (1986)
#1 – Run DMC's second full-length album took rap into the homes and hearts of everyone outside the big cities. Big hit 'Walk This Way' found heavy rotation on MTV, and 'My Adidas' foretold the era of cross-over promotion, but this album is loaded front to back: 'Peter Piper', 'It's Tricky' and the title track are rap at its finest in the pre-gangsta era. And while it's hard to find a dirty word or insult (even 'You Be Illin' is good-natured put-down of the yo' mama variety) the intensity is still rampant throughout. Oh yeah, it might also be Rick Rubin's finest non-Johnny Cash-related moment as producer.
Eric B. & Rakim – Paid In Full (1987)
#2 – Ask any full-time MC who his or her favorite rapper is (besides him or herself), and chances are the answer is Rakim Allah. Those props are earned right here. 'Move The Crowd', 'I Know You Got Soul' and 'I Ain't No Joke' are Rakim at his best, with rhymes as smooth and solid as tempered glass and verbal wit that makes it seem he's operating with an additional thesaurus of words and ideas unavailable to other rappers. And Eric B. plays Pippen to Rakim's Jordan – filling in more than ably and doing the dirty work that allows the star to shine. This debut set a high mark they would meet time and again, on albums like Follow The Leader and Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em.
Nas – Illmatic (1994)
#3 – Illmatic is an album that lends much credence to the idea of hip-hop as urban documentary journalism. The grade school photo on the cover is just the first instance of autobiography, and the rhymes are well served by the inside-out view. Intentionally or not, Nas conveys the feeling of a young man playing at gangsta, all gesticulation and enthusiasm, much strut and little menace. If John Travolta had been a rapper in Saturday Night Fever he'd have been Nas on Illmatic.
Outkast – Speakerboxx/The Love Below (2003)
#4 – The rumors swirling around the release of this album were dire: it would be the last Outkast album, Andre 3000 and Big Boi had already split up, and they were simply packaging two solo albums together. The truth ran something more like this: after making the progressively epic albums Aquemini (1998), and Stankonia (2000), each member had a big idea (and enough songs) for an individual disc. Speakerboxx is a Boi-guided tour through 70's funk and soul music ('The Way You Move' is homage to Earth Wind & Fire, and so on and so forth). The Love Below is the perfect antidote to its noisy, vibrant mate – all plush velvety hearts, big huggy teddy bears, and Dre's cartoon lover persona. And who didn't love the mega-crossover smash 'Hey Ya'?
Public Enemy – It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back (1988)
#5 – Chuck D. has a voice that commands respect, and on Nation Of Millions, he puts it to chillingly good use. The intense, claustrophobic sound is aided immensely by the Bomb Squad's production, and Chuck spits and barks throughout, like a megaphone in a riot. The cinematic track 'Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos' – maybe the best militant rap song ever – is about a draft-dodger busting out of jail, and filled with radical logic like "I'm a black man/so I could never be a veteran". 'Bring The Noise', 'Louder Than A Bomb' and 'Don't Believe The Hype' make this the full realization of PE's (Black Panther Party respun for the 90's) vision.
Wu Tang Clan – Enter The Wu Tang (36 Chambers) (1993)
#6 – Wu Tang Clan formed when nine struggling individual rappers decided they might have better luck as a crew. With talents like Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, and GZA, the Wu had superior parts that formed an even greater whole. Their debut drips with grease and grime in a way that only Exile On Main St. can match. Of course it made stars out of the whole lot, solo albums were made, and an empire ensued that stretched everyone so thin that this great height was never again reached. When ODB OD'd in 2004, it lent a morbid postscript to much of the music here, but Enter The Wu Tang remains one of the strongest – and yes, greezyest – albums of all-time.
Beastie Boys – Ill Communication (1994)
#7 – Beastie Boys have made nothing but solid albums in their career, but Ill Communication stands just a little bit taller than the rest. It found them distilling past sounds and lessons into a cohesive, entertaining, and entirely unique take on hip-hop. From party starter 'Sure Shot' to 'Sabotage' to the instrumental funk jams, it jumps from place to place without ever losing its center. 'Bodhisattva Vow' is the real lynch-pin, with Adam Yauch expounding a mature vision of the world and his place in it. It's a song that simply couldn't have existed on earlier Bboys albums, yet it pointed directly toward where their sound (& vision) was headed.
Missy Elliott – Under Construction (2002)
#8 – Missy Elliott claimed to be a work in progress on Under Construction, and then proceeded to roll out one of the most complete blueprints of the many facets of hip-hop (and its untapped possibilities) ever recorded. She harkens back to the pre-gangsta days, when the music was more about having fun than having beef. Missy: "I used to love them days. No tension." As she proved here, it's possible to have fun and run the table. Killer guest spots from Method Man, Jay Z, 50-Cent, and Ludacris don't hurt, but this is Missy's party, and she puts the good-natured block party vibe, her big league flow, and Timbaland's production to excellent use, creating an album that is both sonically and intellectually perfect.
Snoop Doggy Dogg – Doggystyle (1993)
#9 – What's cooler than inventing a new way to be cool? When Snoop Dogg came out of nowhere on Dr. Dre's classic 1992 album The Chronic, his slow drawl and laid back delivery were much needed in a world full of hectic, hyped-up rappers. On his solo debut, Doggystyle, Snoop came through with an instant classic. 'Gin & Juice', 'Tha Shiznit', and 'Lodi Dodi' set a slow jam party vibe that made West Coast rap relevant and Snoop the crown prince of cool. While he's had many fine moments since, his best album remains this first trip to tha Dogg pound.
Various Artists – Wild Style Soundtrack (1983)
#10 – The concept of the full-length album was simply antithetical to the hit-and-run nature of early hip-hop. It wasn't really even considered, until 3 rappers were hastily assembled (under the moniker Sugarhill Gang) for the express purpose of making an album to cash in on rap's nascent possibilities. Their first single, 'Rappers Delight' went multi-platinum, but it was already too late for many of rap's true pioneers. Which brings us to the Wild Style Soundtrack – as close as you'll come to true documentation of the people who gave the genre it's early creative spark, including The Cold Crush Brothers, Busy Bee & DJ Starski, The Fantastic 5, Rahmelzhee, and many others. Even the spoken word segues with graffiti artists and b-boys (ie, break dancers) are entertaining and worthwhile. See if you can count the number of moments sampled into future music.
The Coup – Party Music (2001)
#11 – On Party Music, The Coup perfectly split the difference between the kill-em-all stylings of N.W.A and the Black Panther retro philosophy of Public Enemy – with a nice 70's groove laid on top to make it all go down smooth-like. From the hip-shaker '5 Million Ways To Kill A CEO' to the feminist facing 'Wear Clean Draws' to call-to-action 'Ride The Fence' and all points between, it's all groovy and fully guerilla. The original artwork depicted group members Boots and Pam detonating the World Trade Center, but that artwork was pulled after September 11th, and before the album was released. In spite of that, this is the rare combination of hip-hop that's really smart and real fun.
Ice Cube – The Predator (1992)
#12 – The Predator begins with a graphic re-creation of being processed into the prison system – and only gets more intense from there. Cube – and all African-Americans – had good reason to feel pissed and on edge in '92. After the five policemen who beat Rodney King were acquitted of major charges, and L.A. went up in flames, sentiment like "the KKK wears 3 piece suits" was in step with the feelings of many Americans – black, white, and otherwise. Of course, this album has a lot more going for it than anger – 'It Was A Good Day' is the finest urban poetry this side of Langston Hughes. The fact that a slow rap about making it through another day in South Central could become a huge national hit is testament to the genius of this album, and its author.
2Pac – All Eyez On Me (1996)
#13 – Tupac Shakur's first album for Death Row records was also the first double disc release of original songs in the history of hip-hop. All Eyez On Me would shoot to #1 and sell in excess of four million copies, but Shakur wouldn't live to see the end of the year. In September of '96, he was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting on the Vegas strip. Unfortunately, it was the conclusion of a long string of trouble for him: with the law, with East Coast rappers, and with his own unpredictable temper. Nonetheless, All Eyez On Me is a masterwork that's smothered in charisma, confidence, and California sunshine.
EPMD – Strictly Business (1988)
#14 – By not chopping their samples into indistinguishable fragments and keeping the beat sources fairly intact, EPMD's sound perfectly anticipates the rock/rap mash-up craze of the 00's. 'I'm Housin'', the title track, and 'You Gots To Chill' sound like they were posted on the Internet last week by the latest mash-up whiz. And while some found Erik Sermon and Parrish Smith's vocal deliveries flat, their laid back flow has allowed the sound to age like fine wine. Unfortunately, they were relegated to underground buzz status and made four albums before breaking up in '92. They're absolutely right in rapping "this ain't a blast from the past/it's a boomer from the future."
Jungle Brothers – Done By The Forces Of Nature (1989)
A Tribe Called Quest – The Low End Theory (1991)
#15 & #16 – Jungle Brothers and A Tribe Called Quest are the Psilocybin and LSD of hip-hop. That is, their active ingredients are so similar that if you've built a tolerance for one, you're guaranteed to have tolerance for the other. And, well, in hip-hop terms, they're pretty trippy. For one, these are happy albums that sport jazzy time signatures (and samples) and leave you in a good mood. Both Done By The Forces, and Low End Theory track the day-to-day lives of people who are interested in having fun and finding truth. Loose-limbed yet virtuosic, these albums can still take you places that no other hip-hop approaches. Just be sure to take them in responsible doses.
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5 – The Message (1982)
#17 – Not just the first superstar of rap, Grandmaster Flash is a pioneer who developed many of the DJ techniques still in use today. The Furious Five were groundbreaking in their own right, as Melle Mel's social realism and Cowboy's party starting call-and-responses like "Throw your hands in the air/and wave 'em like you just don't care" (which are so pat now that it seems amazing anybody invented them) amply prove. All of that said, it's pretty clear that this group's best moments happened in front of live audiences and not in the studio (as they'll readily admit). Still, if this is as close as we can get to the legend, I'll take it.
Massive Attack – Blue Lines (1991)
#18 – Blue Lines was one of the first (and remains one of the most enduring) signs that hip-hop had matured beyond kangols and party anthems. Made more to move your soul than rock the house, it shifted the borders of what constituted hip-hop. Drop the needle anywhere and you'll find 25mph gems like 'Safe From Harm', 'Be Thankful For What You've Got' and 'Unfinished Sympathy' that owe equal debts of inspiration to Smokey Robinson, Gregory Isaacs, and electronic pioneers like Kraftwerk. In fact, this is one of the very few hip-hop albums where the backing tracks sound more like Depeche Mode than Grandmaster Flash. Massive Attack's debut was so revolutionary that a new genre – "trip-hop" – was coined to describe it.
Various Artists – How High Soundtrack (2001)
#19 – The soundtrack for How High is mainly a stage for Method Man and Redman, and they work it like a hip-hop version of Belushi and Ackroyd. The rhymes are never less than intense, but there's a prevalent sense of fun that makes this a tried-and-true classic. The guest performances, from Toni Braxton to Cypress Hill's B-Real to Ludacris to (believe it or not) Limp Bizkit, are all excellent. The haze of ganja smoke blowing out of your speakers won't be the only reason you'll wear a crooked smile while listening to this one.
Blackalicious – Nia (2000)
#20 – DJ Chief Xcel and MC Gift Of Gab are part of a larger collective of artists that operate under the Quannum banner, which includes groups like Maroons and Latyrx, and phenomenally talented MCs Lyrics Born and Lateef The Truth Speaker. Nia includes contributions from all of them, and is barely the best of the many releases from this tight knit gang of co-conspirators. Like all Quannum releases, it seems to have taken all the best parts of the history of hip-hop (the social consciousness, funky grooves, playful rhymes, female voices, good-natured bragging, etc) and left out all the garbage (blatant cursing, misogyny, violent fantasies and stupid skits, among many others), making it the perfect album to conclude a list highlighting hip-hop's high points.
Notorious B.I.G. – Ready To Die
Lyrics Born – Same !@#$, Different Day
Kanye West – Late Registration
Spearhead – Home
Jurassic 5 – Quality Control
Cee-Lo Green… Is The Soul Machine
Cypress Hill – Cypress Hill
The Kleptones – A Night At The Hip-Hopera
The Pharcyde – Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
Jay Z – MTV Unplugged
Stereo MC's – Connected
Too $hort – Life Is… Too $hort
LL Cool J – Bigger And Deffer
Dr. Dre – The Chronic
Gang Starr – Daily Operation
Aceyalone – Book Of Human Language
Afrika Bambaataa – Looking For The Perfect Beat (1980–1985)
Danger Mouse – The Grey Album
NWA – Straight Outta Compton
Sugarhill Gang – Best Of
10 Dope Hip-Hop Compilations…
Next Friday Soundtrack
Tommy Boy presents… Hip-Hop Essentials 1979-1991
The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip-Hop 1979-1983
Quannum Spectrum
Old School Vs. New School (Volumes 1 & 2)
No More Prisons
The Neptunes present… Clones
Def Jam 20th Anniversary Box Set
Ego Trip presents The Big Playback
Judgment Night Soundtrack
15 Hip-Hop Forefathers…
Langston Hughes – Hughes' poetry dealt with the harsh realities of black life in an insightful and honest way that foreshadowed the best of hip-hop.
Richard Pryor – His four-letter word fueled soliloquies on throwing dice, smoking crack and growing up funny were filled with humanity and heart, and ensured that no topic was ever again off limits.
Muhammad Ali – "Float like a butterfly/sting like a bee" was world class rapping 20 years before the category was invented. Ali also sported the charisma, heart, and awareness that have marked the best rappers.
DJ Kool Herc – The literal forefather of the genre, the records that Kool Herc played at his South Bronx block parties inspired early DJs like Grandmaster Flash to take up their trade.
Eldridge Cleaver – The Black Panther leader pushed for self-protection from over-eager police, and self-preservation of the welfare of his community. Cleaver and the Panthers lived the real life version of much rap fantasy.
Booker T. Washington – Invented an industry out of peanuts (the crop, not the cliché), displaying the same drive, ingenuity, and genius as the DJs and rappers in the South Bronx who gave birth to hip-hop in the late '70s.
Malcolm X – The onetime Malcolm Little was anything but. His presence and sheer belief in the ability of the black man are indispensable to the foundation – and lyrical content – of the genre.
Iceberg Slim – Author and one-time Pimp wrote unsparingly about his grim, jizz-stained, back-of-the-hand trade in an unflinching manner that anticipated gangsta rappers like NWA and Snoop Dogg.
Julius Erving – Dr. J's slow motion, afro blowin' ABA dunk reels are the 70's version of Michaelangelo. The way he looks playing ball is how every rapper in the world wants to sound – straight butter.
Jack Johnson – Early 1900's heavyweight boxing champion flaunted his blackness in a white dominated world, by driving flashy cars, wearing fur coats, and dating white women. A bad, bad man.
George Clinton – Clinton's loony, over-the-top costumes and personas inspired a host of rappers to dress up and play pimp. He's also behind many of the most wicked breaks ever sampled.
James Brown – Brown's beats are the sonic foundation of hip-hop, providing the grooves and breaks behind countless rap songs. From a purely musical perspective, there is no higher influence on the sound of hip-hop than JB.
Gil Scott Heron – Heron's spoken-word rants about the inherent brutality of the black experience in America anticipated the stark reality of modern hip-hop lyrics by nearly two decades.
Bruce Lee – Martial artist and movie actor Lee became a Hollywood legend by kicking ass and looking cool doing it. His influence on hip-hop (minimal throughout the 80's) has grown during the last decade.
Tony Montana – Al Pacino's title character in the movie Scarface has become the patron saint of badass hip-hop behavior and inspired scores of swaggering, tough-talking rappers.
5 Essential Books about Hip-Hop…
Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation * Jeff Chang
EgoTrip's Book Of Rap Lists * Edited by Sacha Jenkins, Elliott Wilson, et al
Yes Yes Y'all: The Experience Music Project Oral History Of Hip-Hop's First Decade * Edited by Jim Fricke & Charlie Ahearn
Classic Material: The Hip-Hop Album Guide * Edited by Oliver Wang
And It Don't Stop: The Best American Hip-Hop Journalism Of The Last 25 Years * Edited by Raquel Cepeda


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Auxiliary lights
(1) As used in this section, auxiliary lights means low beam auxiliary lights.
(2) When auxiliary lights are used in combination with headlights, the combination of lights shall be arranged on the vehicle so that the selection between distributions of light projected to different elevations may be selected by the driver at will or so that the selection can be made automatically.
(3) Auxiliary lights shall be wired in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Transportation.
(4) Auxiliary lights shall be mounted, adjusted and aimed in accordance with rules adopted by the department.
(5) Auxiliary lights mounted on a vehicle for highway use shall be mounted at a height of 54 inches or less above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands. Auxiliary lights mounted higher than 54 inches are subject to any limitation on use under ORS 811.515 (When lights must be displayed) and 811.520 (Unlawful use or failure to use lights).
(6) Auxiliary lights and any part for such light that tends to change the original design or performance must be of a type that complies with standards adopted by the department under ORS 816.010 (Authority to adopt and enforce standards for lighting equipment).
(7) Auxiliary lights shall show a white light forward. [1983 c.338 §458 (3); 1985 c.16 §240 (3); 1985 c.69 §1 (3); 1985 c.71 §4 (3); 1985 c.393 §13 (3); 1985 c.420 §6 (3); 2003 c.158 §21]

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25 U.S. Code § 725 - Revocation of corporate charter
§ 725.
Revocation of corporate charter
The corporate charter of the Alabama and Coushatta Tribes of Texas issued pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984) [25 U.S.C. 461 et seq.], ratified on October 17, 1939, is revoked, effective on the date of the proclamation to be issued in accordance with the provisions of section 722 of this title.
(Aug. 23, 1954, ch. 831, § 5, 68 Stat. 769.)
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New Year Message from H.E. Akua Sena Dansua, Ambassador
Happy New Year, Dear Friends and Compatriots. Welcome to a New Year full of freshness and hope!
Last year, 2015 was an eventful year for our Mission here in Berlin. We had the rare honour of hosting twice, our President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, on an official visit in January and in September as the Guest of Honour at the 15th International Economic Forum on Africa. He was accompanied by on both occasions by Honourable Ministers and business delegations including Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Hanna Serwaah Tetteh, Hon. Seth Terkper, Minister for Finance and Hon. Dr. Ekwow Spio Garbrah, Minister of Trade.
Other high-level Ministerial visits hosted by Mission included that of Hon. Mahama Ayariga, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Kweku Agyeman-Mensah, Minister for Water Resources, Works and Housing and former Minister for Power, Hon. Dr. Kwabena Donkor.
These visits were significant as they symbolised President Mahama's great leadership and achievements as well as Ghana´s recognition in the Comity of Nations. These visits also provided the needed impetus for the Governments of Ghana and Germany to deepen bilateral relations and to explore new areas of cooperation. The conclusion of bilateral negotiations between the Governments of Ghana and Germany in Berlin, in June 2015 led to the commitment of 34 Million Euros (GHC 138.38 Million) by Germany to Ghana's development programme for the 2015-2017 medium term, for which Ghana is very grateful.
Also in the year under review, Mission worked closely with its stakeholders, including the various German Federal Ministries, Agencies and Institutions, Federal States Governments including the North Rhine Westphalia and Bavaria as well as other non-state actors such as the German African Business Association (Afrika Verein), and the Deutsche Welle on various programmes to among others boost bilateral, trade and investment relations with Ghana. These activities constitute a key component of our work, and we wish to thank all of you who have been part of this partnership and collaboration.
Another notable achievement of Mission last year was tremendous improvement in relations with the Ghanaian Diasporan Community in Germany with the establishment of a Diaspora Desk Office and visits to explain Government policies and programmes and to discuss their welfare. In this regard, I wish to express gratitude to the Union of Ghanaian Associations in Germany, (UGAG) as well as other Unions, Societies and Groups across Germany for their immense support and cooperation. We look forward to continuing the partnership and collaboration in mutual trust.
In our desire to improve service delivery to our clientele and also in line with global trends, Mission last year introduced the online visa application system and will this year introduce the online biometric passport application system to fast track passport acquisition by our Ghanaian diasporan community. We therefore kindly entreat our clients and compatriots to cooperate with us as we seek to improve our consular services.
Last year, Ghana experienced an energy challenge but I am happy to report that Government has taken pragmatic steps to address it. Before the end of last year, the Karpower Barge added 220 MW of power to the national grid. Other initiatives expected to actualise soon are the The Kpone Thermal Power Plant (KTPP) i220 MW, the Tico Expansion Project, 110 MW, the Asogli Phase 2 Project, 180 MW and the VRA TT 2 PP Expansion Project, 38 MW. It must however be emphasized that Ghana's energy challenge in not exceptional as several Countries in Africa and in other parts of the world are experiencing similar energy challenges due largely to global warming, equipment malfunctioning, human error and insufficient investment in the energy sector due to budgetary constraints.
On the international scene, terrorism, the enormous refugee and migrant movement were perhaps the greatest challenges in 2015 due to their scale and impact. We commend the leadership provided by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel in the handling of the refugee and migrant crisis. The crisis is yet to be resolved and we can only hope that the international community will recommit itself and scale up efforts to finding the right and lasting solution to the crisis. We also recommend Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel on her recognition as the Personality of the Year, 2015" by the Time Magazine.
Also last year, I presented my Letters of Credence to the Heads of State of Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Poland, Countries to which I am concurrently accredited and also initiated some bilateral agreements some of which have already been signed.
This year is an election year in Ghana and all eyes will be on Ghana to once again demonstrate to the rest of the world that our democratic practice has indeed come of age. Government has already pledged its commitment to creating the right atmosphere for a peaceful, transparent, free and fair election. I therefore call on all Ghanaians across the world and especially in Germany, our development partners, friends and well-wishers, to support the course of a stable and peaceful Ghana before, during and after the election. Let us desist from acts that have the tendency to plunge Ghana into chaos and instability. Ghana is the only place we call home.
As Ambassador, I am committed to leading a team that will continue to deepen bilateral relations with Germany and our Countries of concurrent accreditation as well as serve the interest of Ghana and the Ghanaian Diaspora in these Countries. I will continue to operate an open door policy that welcomes positives ideas and suggestions on how to achieve these objectives. We therefore encourage our stakeholders, to work with the Mission to make 2016 a year of greater achievements and success stories.
Once again, I wish all of you a Prosperous New Year. May 2016 be a year of renewed commitment and enthusiasm to deepen our engagement for mutual benefit.
Thank You and God bless!


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Representative Mark Neuman R-8, Big Lake
Session Info:State Capitol, Room 513
Juneau, AK 99801-1182
Phone: 907-465-2679
Fax: 907-465-4822
Interim Info:600 E. Railroad Ave.
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: 907-376-2679
Fax: 907-373-4745
Toll Free: 800-505-2678
Elected to the House:2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014
Leadership Positions:Finance Co-Chair: 2015 - 2016
Office Staff
|Rex Shattuck
Chief of Staff
Juneau: Jan-Apr
Big Lake: May-Dec
|Genevieve Wojtusik
Legislation and Constituents
Juneau: Jan-Dec
|Peter Ecklund
Operating Budget Coordinator
Juneau: Jan-Dec
|Joan Brown
Operating Budget Assistant
Juneau: Jan-Apr
Committee Memberships
|Date/Place of Birth:
August 12, 1959
Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Big Lake: 1981 - present
Small Business Owner
Spouse - Adel
Children - Matthew, Amanda
Rice Lake High: 1977
Mat-Su College - Certification in RHVAC: 1988 - 1989
|Alaska State House of Representatives:
Vice-Chair, Finance: 2011 - Present
Legislative Budget & Audit: 2008 - 2011
Co-Chair, Resources: 2009 - 2010
Vice-Chair, Labor & Commerce: 2007 - 2010
Joint Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force: 2007 - 2010
Economic Development, Trade & Tourism: 2005 - 2010
Chair: 2005 - 2008
Rules: 2009 - 2010
Transportation: 2005 - 2008
Vice-Chair: 2007 - 2008
Administrative Regulation Review: 2007 - 2008
Community & Regional Affairs: 2005 - 2008
Oil & Gas: 2007 - 2008
Chair, Education: 2005 - 2006
School District Costs Task Force: 2005 - 2006
Finance Subcommittee:
- Chair, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities: 2013 - Present
- Chair, Department of Health & Social Services: 2013 - Present
- Chair, Department of Administration: 2011 - 2012
- Chair, Department of Labor & Workforce Development: 2011 - 2012
- University of Alaska: 2005 - 2006, 2011 - present
- Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2007 - 2010
- Corrections: 2007 - 2010
- Fish & Game: 2009 - 2010
- Natural Resources: 2007 - 2010
- Education & Early Development: 2007 - 2008
- Public Safety: 2005 - 2006
- Law: 2005 - 2006
|Other Political and Government Positions:
Delegate, 2004 Conference of Alaskans
NCSL Western Conference Committee Member
NCSL Agriculture, Environment & Energy Committee Member
National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses, Vice Chair of National Executive Committee
National Rifle Association Life Member
Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force Member
|Business and Professional Positions:
Owner Operator, Heirloom Wood Crafters
|Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Alaska Outdoor Council
Antique Power Club of Alaska
Big Lake Chamber of Commerce
Big Lake Lions Club
Matanuska Valley Sportsman Association
National Rifle Association
Susitna Rotary (Houston)
Willow Chamber of Commerce
|Special Interests:
Hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, working on vintage machines, snowmobiles, and NASCAR
Personal Legislation
HB 110 - Personal Use Fishing PrioritySponsored by Rep. Mark Neuman
An Act providing priority to personal use fisheries when fishing restrictions are implemented to achieve a management goal.
Status: (H) FSH : 2015-02-18
HB 358 - Fisheries Bycatch TaxSponsored by Rep. Mark Neuman
An Act establishing a fisheries bycatch tax.
Status: (H) FSH : 2016-02-24
HB 359 - Governor: Regulation Notice To LegislatureSponsored by Rep. Mark Neuman
An Act directing the governor to provide notice to the legislature regarding certain information related to regulations; and providing for an effective date.
Status: (H) STA : 2016-02-24
HJR 20 - Fish & Wildlife Management By StatesSponsored by Rep. Mark Neuman
Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to clarify and recognize each individual state's authority to manage the fish and wildlife within its borders.
Version: CSHJR 20(RES) AM
Status: Returned To (H) RLS : 2016-02-03
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HB 1 - State Arctic PolicySigned Into Law! Chapter 10 SLA 15
Sponsored by Rep. Bob Herron
An Act declaring the Arctic policy of the state.
Version: SCS CSHB 1(STA)
Status: Chapter 10 SLA 15 : 2015-05-11
HB 44 - Sex Abuse/ Assault/ Dating Viol Prev. ProgsSigned Into Law! Chapter 2 SSSLA 15
Sponsored by Rep. Charisse Millett
An Act relating to course mastery requirements; relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to questionnaires administered in a public school; relating to the duties of school districts and regional educational attendance areas; relating to teacher certification requirements; relating to training for school employees and mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect; relating to physical examinations for students; relating to sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention efforts in public schools; relating to dating violence and abuse awareness and prevention efforts in public schools; relating to national criminal history record check requirements for employees of child care facilities and residential child care facilities; relating to mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect; repealing the requirement for secondary students to take college and career readiness assessments; establishing the Alaska Safe Children's Act Task Force; relating to suicide prevention training; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CSHB 44(FIN)
Status: Chapter 2 SSSLA 15 : 2015-07-09
HB 77 - Disability: ID/License And Training RequirementsPassed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Steve Thompson
An Act relating to training regarding disabilities for police officers, probation officers, parole officers, correctional officers, and village public safety officers; relating to guidelines for drivers when encountering or being stopped by a peace officer; relating to driver's license examinations; and relating to a voluntary disability designation on a state identification card and a driver's license.
Version: CSHB 77(FIN)
Status: (S) RLS : 2016-04-14
HB 80 - Repeal College/Career Readiness Assess.Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Lynn Gattis
An Act repealing the requirement for secondary students to take college and career readiness assessments.
Status: (S) EDC : 2015-04-19
HB 100 - Urea/ Ammonia/ Gas-Liq Facility; Tax CreditSigned Into Law! Chapter 58 SLA 16
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Chenault
An Act establishing a credit against the net income tax for an in-state processing facility that manufactures urea, ammonia, or gas-to-liquid products; relating to establishing the value of the state's royalty share of gas production based on contracts with certain in-state processing facilities that manufacture urea, ammonia, or gas-to-liquid products; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CSHB 100(FIN) AM S
Status: Chapter 58 SLA 16 : 2016-09-12
HB 107 - Board Of Regents Regional Residency Qualif.Passed Legislature! Vetoed By Governor
Sponsored by Rep. Lynn Gattis
An Act relating to the composition of the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska.
Version: CSHB 107(EDC) AM
Status: Vetoed By Governor : 2016-09-08
HB 115 - AK Sovereignty;US Transfer Land To AlaskaPassed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Chenault
An Act relating to the sovereignty of the state and the state's right to a credit or setoff for amounts or injuries inequitably or unlawfully caused or claimed by the federal government; requiring the United States to lift certain land orders and federal withdrawals; relating to the transfer of public land or interests in public land from the federal government to the state and to the disposal of that land or any interest in land; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CSHB 115(FIN)
Status: (S) JUD : 2016-02-05
HB 213 - Restrict Access St. Land;findings;noticeSponsored by Rep. Cathy Tilton
An Act requiring the commissioner of natural resources to make specific, detailed written findings before restricting or prohibiting a traditional means of access to state land, water, or land and water for a traditional outdoor activity; and requiring certain public notice of a proposed restriction or prohibition of a traditional means of access to state land, water, or land and water for a traditional outdoor activity.
Status: (H) RES : 2016-01-19
HB 319 - Snowmobile Registration FeesSponsored by Rep. Cathy Tilton
An Act relating to registration fees for snowmobiles and off-highway vehicles.
Status: (H) RLS : 2016-04-06
HCR 2 - Jan 24Signed Into Law! Legis Resolve 5
Sponsored by Rep. Lynn Gattis
Designating January 24 - 30, 2016, as Alaska School Choice Week.
Version: CSHCR 2(EDC)
Status: Legis Resolve 5 : 2015-09-01
HJR 6 - Federal Contamination Of ANCSA LandsSigned Into Law! Legis Resolve 9
Sponsored by Rep. Charisse Millett
Supporting the introduction and enactment of federal legislation acknowledging that the federal government is financially responsible under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act for the remediation of contaminated land subject to conveyance under the Act; urging the United States Department of the Interior to implement the six recommendations to identify and clean up the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act lands in its 1998 report to the United States Congress; and urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to remediate and make free from pollutants lands in the state conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
Version: SCS HJR 6(RES)
Status: Legis Resolve 9 : 2015-09-01
HJR 10 - Oppose ANWR Wilderness DesignationSigned Into Law! Legis Resolve 1
Sponsored by Rep. Benjamin Nageak
Opposing the revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; opposing attempts by President Obama to alter management of the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; encouraging the United States Congress to reject a proposal based on the revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan or accompanying Environmental Impact Statement; and encouraging the United States Congress to reject a proposal that does not open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas development.
Version: SCS CSHJR 10(RES)
Status: Legis Resolve 1 : 2015-09-01
HJR 13 - Retain Army Forces In AlaskaSigned Into Law! Legis Resolve 4
Sponsored by Rep. Lora Reinbold
Urging the United States Department of the Army to maintain and strengthen the current level of its combat-capable structure in the state and not to reduce personnel at Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Version: SCS CSHJR 13(STA)
Status: Legis Resolve 4 : 2015-09-01
HJR 17 - Fed Ammunition Ban; Manufacture FirearmsSponsored by Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux
Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to ensure that federal agencies do not ban certain ammunition; and urging the governor to encourage the manufacture of firearms and ammunition in Alaska.
Status: (H) JUD : 2015-03-06
HJR 18 - Limit Declaration Of National MonumentsSigned Into Law! Legis Resolve 19
Sponsored by Rep. Charisse Millett
Urging the United States Congress to pass the Improved National Monument Designation Process Act.
Version: SCS CSHJR 18(RES)
Status: Legis Resolve 19 : 2015-09-01
HJR 26 - Constitutional Am.: Elected Attorney GeneralSponsored by Rep. Craig Johnson
Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the office of attorney general.
Status: (H) JUD : 2015-04-19
HR 6 - Max F. Gruenberg Jr. Committee RoomPassed House! House Resolve 6
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Chenault
Dedicating the House Judiciary Committee Room of the Alaska State Capitol to the late Representative Max F. Gruenberg, Jr.
Version: HR 6 AM
Status: (H) Resolve 6 : 2016-08-26


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Many prominent members of the jailbreak community, including past members of TweakWeek, have joined forces to offer free apps, tweaks, and themes for iOS devices. According to iDownloadBlog, jailbreak developers Filippo Bigarella, David Ashman, Yllier, and Elias Limneos are among those giving away several of their jailbreak packages on Cydia to their Twitter followers.
The giveaway, called iOSPromo, is taking place for one week and has a countdown on its official website to show when it will be ending; as of this writing, there is currently over 6 days and 11 hours remaining until the giveaway is finished. A total of 65 tweaks are being given away, ranging from just over two dollars to eight dollars each. To enter the giveaway, one must follow all of the developers involved in the promotion, plus re-tweet a phrase on Twitter.
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No, y is not equal to y^2! You can write y= sqrt(4x)= 2sqrt(x) and set that equal to 2x- 4. But it might be simpler to write x= y^2/4 so that y= 2(y^2/4)- 4= y^2/2- 4 and solve that quadratic equation.
I have to find the area of the area bound by y^2=4x and y=2x-4
I have to find the points of intersection. would I do this by solving 2x-4 = 4x or by 2x-4 = sqrt(4x) or both?


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Donald was born around rural Trenton, MO. in the 1920's. His first rifle was built in the early 1950's from a barrel found in a junk pile. Still an active builder in Newton, IA., walnut and brass are his preferred mediums. He often uses brass locks of his own manufacture as well as unique double entry thimbles. Copies of other maker's rifles have been built, but he prefers to build Midwestern style half-stock rifles. He often collaborates with Toad Hall Rifleshop on his creations.
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Last name: Clutterbuck
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Nigel Palmer
My Great Great Grandmother was Rosina Palmer (nee Heaven) Daughter of John N Heaven Timber Merchant of Redcliffe Hill in the City of Bristol his father was Dennis Heaven, who was born Kings Stanley, son of Richard Heaven his wife was Elizabeth Clutterbuck I am doing my family tree and and have so traced my connection to Nathaniel Clutterbuck I am having problems working who his Parents were I keep getting different names Nathaniel wife was a de Clifford can you help
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My grandmother was Maggie Clutterbuck, Married to Frederick Matthews, saddler and harness maker of Redcliffe Street, Bristol. Any links gratefully received.
Clutterbuck made some windows of St James's church Morpeth Northumberland
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Searching for my late father,Tom Lionel's(known as Lionel)family in Gloucester~remember Colin,who may be in his late 60's,early 70's now,and his auntie and uncle who died within a few weeks of each other
André Wilhelm Laubser
Hi guys. I received a sword that was used in 1901-1902. Ingraved on the sword is the name ltd. clutterdbuck and the date. He worked with the british army. Well that is what it staated on the sword. If you guys would like toe see the pics. My email adr is firstname.lastname@example.com.
My maternal grandfather's a Clutterbuck and he came from a really large family on his grandfather's side, they were all born in England and a lot of them moved to London. But my grandad moved to and lived in Wales.
I had a friend in Primary school, as it happens in Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, as that's we're I am originally from. And her surname was Clutterbuck, but I've also wondered what it meant. It's interesting though learning the origins and meanings of surnames.
And I knew that Andrew Lincoln's name was Clutterbuck, it actually made me think of my friend though.
Wonder what the original Dutch version of the name was then....
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Looking for a George cluttering who was in R A F in1962


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Untimely errors costly for girls
Swedes fall to Hershey 54-42.
HERSHEY—The Gothenburg girls were not the victims of a surprise attack in Hershey on the opening night of the season Friday.
In fact, the Panthers gave the Swedes exactly what coach Tim Peterson expected.
"We played them four times over the summer," Peterson said. "We knew what was coming."
The Swedes played tentative in the first quarter and committed 31 total turnovers to give Hershey enough of an edge to win 54-42.
"I can accept turnovers committed at full speed and even turnovers forced by the other team," the coach said. "But when we're turning the ball over on our own for no real reason, that's a little tough to take."
Gothenburg trailed the Panthers 11-9 at the end of the first quarter before the girls battled back from a 10-point deficit in the second period to briefly take the lead.
Then shooting went cold and Hershey opened a big gap.
Trailing just six points with a little over a minute to play in the half, Gothenburg turnovers led to easy Hershey buckets.
The Swedes went into the halftime break trailing 33-22.
"I think we got plenty of open shots," Peterson said, "but sometimes the first available shot is not the best shot. We weren't very patient."
The Swedes took 45 shots in 76 possessions and were just 27% from the field.
Peterson said had it not been for the 31 team turnovers, better shot options may have brought the percentage up.
Gothenburg whittled away at Hershey's advantage again in the third period, trailing five points with less than a minute to play in the quarter.
"Then we committed a few costly turnovers and before we knew it we were down 10 points again," Peterson said.
The Swedes opened the fourth quarter behind 46-36 and struggled to put any more points on the board.
Senior Emily Max finished with 13 point and 10 rebounds to lead Gothenburg. Classmate Tabitha Paul contributed 11 points.
Ali Abramson and Karen Franzen snagged three steals each.
"We are not poor shooters," Peterson said. "I think we were just rushing things a bit. The good thing about it, everything that went wrong can be fixed."
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Released August 27, 2013
Buffalo, NY – The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announces a fall season full of educational horticulture programs. The Tree Festival on September 14 from 10:00am-1:30pm will include an exciting tree presentation from Rochelle Smith, a fun tree walk and an informational planting clinic. Ten Plants that Rocked History on September 17 will entertain crowds and highlight plants that changed life as we knew it. To round out the fall season, Horticulturist David Clark returns to the Botanical Gardens with his entertaining Horticulture Certificate Program – Horticulture I and Horticulture II.
The Tree Festival celebrates everything trees! Learn how to choose trees for your property, how to care for them and how to identify tree species at this educational and fun event. Noted dendrologist Rochelle Smith, Finger Lakes Community College Horticulture Program Coordinator will conduct an informative talk from 11:00am-12:00pm on tree selection and tree health. Kristy Blakely, Botanical Gardens Director of Education will host a South Park Tree Walk from 10:00-10:45am and 12:30-1:15pm. Participants will walk through the South Park Arboretum and discover differences between trees, see a "living fossil" and much more. The Tree Planting Clinic from 10:00-10:45am and 12:30-1:15pm will be hosted by Master Gardener Lyn Chimera. She will teach participants how to properly plant and care for trees including best watering practices, staking procedures, and much more.
The Tree Festival is made possible by the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County. The Tree Festival is $8 for Botanical Gardens' members, Master Gardeners, seniors and students and $10 for non-members and the general public. Hot dogs and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Ten Plants that Rocked History on September 17 will explore how plants affect and are affected by the people, industry, economy, and health of their environment, as active catalysts in the life of the planet. This evening of educational fun brings gardening lovers and history buffs together to learn unexpected stories of the amazing and significant role of plants in the journey of the human race, as told by humorous and knowledgeable Horticulturalist David Clark. Topics will include the real reason the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock instead of their original destination of Virginia and some plants that are a lot racier than pepper and potatoes!
Tickets are $20 for Gardens' members and $24 for non-members and pre-registration is required. Beer, wine and light refreshments are included and the evening concludes with a mini-tour of the Botanical Gardens.
David Clark is a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. Designed for beginners that would like to know more than garden basics, Horticulture Certificate Classes I & II are a great way to enhance any gardeners' skills and confidence.
Horticulture I will include basic botany and plant environment on September 28, basic propagation on October 19, pest management and disease on November 2, shrubs and trees on November 16, annuals and perennials on January 4 and garden design on January 18. Horticulture II will address soil science on October 5, advanced propagation on October 26, practical principles of pruning on November 9, hydroponics on November 23, water gardening on January 11 and landscape design 2 on January 25.
Participants are welcome to enroll in a full series for a certificate or individual classes to brush up on skills. Classes are held on Saturday mornings in the administration building located on the Botanical Gardens' campus from 11:00am-1:00pm. Each series is $105 or $20 for each individual class for Gardens' members, $130 or $25 for each individual class for non-members and the general public.
For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.buffalogardens.comor call 716.827.1584 ext. 291. The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing appreciation for and knowledge of plant life and its connection to people and cultures through its documented living plant collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.
Released August 22, 2013
Buffalo, NY – The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. is proud to announce the annual Succulent Show which will run September 7 - October 6, 10am-5pm daily, a Medicinal Garden Feature to highlight Cholesterol Awareness and Men's Health Month on September 7 from 10am-2pm and the Fall Plant Sale on September 13 from 9am-7pm and September 14 from 9am-2pm.
Designed by Botanical Gardens' Gardeners, the Succulent Show, sponsored by Local Edge, is always a visitor favorite. This exciting show will illustrate to visitors what can be created with these exciting little plants through creative design concepts. Using common, unusual and exotic varieties, the Botanical Gardens will be full of interesting container gardens, a table setting, a globe made of succulents and many unexpected surprises.
September is Cholesterol Awareness and Men's Health Month and a special Medicinal Garden Feature will take place at the Gardens on September 7 from 10am-2pm. Activities include: Educational displays about healthy foods from plants that may be beneficial in maintaining a low-cholesterol diet, medications and botanicals which may be helpful in managing cholesterol levels, educational presentations and displays about general men's health and prostate health; botanical displays of plants from which current medications are derived and from which future medications are being researched. From 10am-12pm, Independent Nursing Care will provide blood pressure screening and flu shots will be available. The Medicinal Garden is made possible by D'Youville College School of Pharmacy and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, part of Catholic Health.
The third Annual Fall Plant Sale will take place on September 13 from 9am-7pm and September 14 from 9am-2pm in the Gardens' Administration Building. This fantastic sale will include perennials, flowering shrubs and more! Highlights include; Japanese Anemone, Leadwort, New England Aster, Butterfly Bush, Toad Lily, Large Flower Hibiscus and so much more!
Tickets for the Succulent Show and the Medicinal Garden Feature can be purchased at the door and prices are; $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (55+) and students (13+), $5 for kids 3-12, Garden Members and kids under 3 are free! The Fall Plant Sale on September 13 and 14 is free to the public.
For more information on these events visit www.buffalogardens.com. The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing appreciation for and knowledge of plant life and its connection to people and cultures through its documented living plant collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.
The summer unofficially kicked off with Starry Night in the Garden 2013. Thanks to all the restaurants, wineries, and volunteers who helped, and especially Ginny Blackmore, Youngblood Hawke, and Sarah Bareilles for making it a fabulously perfect night.
David Swarts, president/CEO, and Erin Grajek, marketing director, of the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens joined Rob Lucas in the Morning on Star 102.5 and left the studio with a nice check.
For Immediate Release
Buffalo, NY - The Botanical Gardens has many creative and educational activities for guests of all ages. All guests will enjoy Doug Hansgate's photography exhibit in the Archangel Gallery from August 24 through October 13. Adults can join in the artistic fun though Drawing and Watercolor Classes from September through December and young artists can enjoy Art Classes for Kids from October through December. All ages are encouraged to enter the annual Digital Photo Contest by December 31.
Doug Hansgate will present his magnificent photography in the Arcangel Gallery at the Gardens from August 24 through October 13. Titled Nature, This exhibit will showcase the intricate and artistically thought provoking wonder of succulents and orchids. It will explore the black and white form of photography so often overlooked. Without color our mind is drawn to the more sublime. The imagery will inspire peace and respect for all that nature has provided. This exhibit will be open 10am-5pm and admission to the Arcangel Gallery is included with Garden admission.
Adult Drawing and Watercolor Classes will cultivate the creative and inspire the inner artist. All skill levels are welcome to create beautiful drawings with inspiration from the Gardens. Taught by professional artist Joan Saba, students are guaranteed to create an exquisite piece of work. Drawing classes will be offered on the following dates; Series DA will be held September 4, 11, 18 and 25; Series DB will be held October 2, 9, 16 and 23 and Series DC will be held October 30, November 6, 13 and 20. Watercolor classes will be offered on the following dates; Series WCA will be held September 9, 16, 23 and 30; Series WCB will be held October 7, 21, 28 and November 4 and Series WCC will be held November 18, 25, December 2 and 9. All classes are open to the public and will be held from 8:45-10:15am and costs are as follows: $58 per series or $16 per class for Garden members or $64 per series or $17 per class for non-members.
Art Classes for Kids are a fantastic way for children to express themselves by creating their own artistic masterpieces. These multi-medium classes are for kids ages 5-15 and will be offered on the following dates; Series KAA will be held October 5, 19 and November 2; Series KAB will be held November 9, 16 and 30 and Series KAC will be held December 7, 14 and 21. Classes will be held 9:00-10:30am and costs are as follows; $30 per series or $11 per class for children/grandchildren of Garden members and non-members.
The annual Digital Photography Contest is designed to capture the beauty inside and around the Botanical Gardens. Amateur photographers of all ages are encouraged to enter the contest. Categories include Portrait, Plants and Perspective. The Portrait category welcomes images of friends and family enjoying the Gardens, plants that rock your world should be entered in the Plants category and the Perspective category is designed to capture your perspective of the Gardens' historic architecture. Awards include: first, second and third place in each category and the cover of the Gardens' next newsletter. Entry forms can be found on the Gardens' website at www.buffalogardens.com. Images should be submitted via email to email@example.com in a .jpg format by December 31. Entry fees are as follows: first entry is free and each additional entry is $6 for Garden members and each entry is $8 for non-members.
For more information on these classes, exhibits and events visit us at www.buffalogardens.com. The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing appreciation for and knowledge of plant life and its connection to people and cultures through its documented living plant collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.
Buffalo, NY - For the second year in a row, the Buffalo Bills Youth Foundation will fund a portion of the Plant Pals program at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens with a grant of $2,500. This grant will provide 220 second graders in the Buffalo Public Schools with a unique field trip to the Botanical Gardens to experience hands-on lessons about the plants we eat and good nutritional practices.
"The Buffalo Bills are proud to support the youth in the Western New York community and assist in providing them with opportunities to become better educated and more physically fit through our 2013 Youth Foundation's grant program," said Ralph Wilson, Jr., Bills Owner."
Created in 2011 with a grant from the Margaret Whitehead Foundation, Plant Pals is aligned to the New York State Standards for Science and provides lessons for second graders in the Buffalo Public Schools at no cost. These students experience lessons on vegetables, fruits and grains and start to build an understanding of the plants we eat and the biology behind those plants. Additionally, students gain knowledge of proper nutritional practices and an appreciation for how plants are essential for our physical and mental well-being. Plant Pals also addresses the epidemic of childhood obesity by providing students with the opportunity to learn about proper nutrition through a hands-on educational experience.
Schools play a critical role in helping to encourage healthy behaviors and Plant Pals program introduces second graders to plant life, and paves the way for the Project Empower program at the Botanical Gardens, targeted to third graders in the Buffalo Public Schools. The ultimate goal is to prepare students for fourth grade science lessons that lead up to the New York State Science Assessment Test.
Established in 1986 by the Buffalo Bills, the Buffalo Bills Youth Foundation (BBYF) is a not-for-profit organization that primarily supports charitable organizations that emphasize improving the quality of life for youth in Western New York. Nearly 200 thousand dollars in grants were awarded in 2013, and over three million dollars in grants have been awarded since the BBYF's inception. For more information on the Buffalo Bills Youth Foundation or the Bills in the Community, please visit buffalobills.com or call 716-648-1800.
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing appreciation for and knowledge of plant life and its connection to people and cultures through its documented living plant collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.


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Damian Lillard (hamstring) scored 20 points and handed out eight assists vs. the Pacers on Wednesday, making 9-of-16 field goals without a single turnover in 39 minutes.
Tony Parker is dealing a left quadriceps contusion and Coach Pop indicated Parker would remain day-to-day when the team starts a three-game road trip beginning Monday in Milwaukee.
Seth Curry (mild knee sprain) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
James Harden scored 20 points during a 128-110 win in Denver on Friday, adding six rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block, five turnovers and one 3-pointer.
Sam Dekker scored a career-high 17 points against the Nuggets on Friday, adding four rebounds, one steal, one block and one 3-pointer in 28 minutes.
Wilson Chandler scored 24 points in a 128-110 loss the Rockets on Friday with four rebounds, two assists, one steal and three 3-pointers in 29 minutes.
Marcin Gortat went off for 21 points on 8-of-16 shooting with 18 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals before fouling out in 42 minutes against the Spurs on Friday.
Will Barton hit the ground running in his return to the starting lineup on Friday, scoring 17 points with seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and one 3-pointer in 33 minutes.
Dwyane Wade (rest) will not play against the Mavs on Saturday.
Rajon Rondo triple-doubled against the Cavs on Friday with 15 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists, three steals, one block and one 3-pointer in 36 minutes.
Pau Gasol returned from a day of rest in a 107-105 win vs. the Wizards on Friday and scored 19 points on 8-of-16 shooting with 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and one 3-pointer in 34 minutes.
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If the New York Knicks want to get out of their early malaise, they'll have to lean more heavily on small ball.
Last season, New York stumbled upon a winning formula built around ball movement, floor spacing and pick-and-roll penetration. Oftentimes, head coach Mike Woodson played lineups with an extra point guard as opposed to a second true big man, shifting Carmelo Anthony down to power forward.
Defense—particularly in the post—became difficult within that philosophy, which the Indiana Pacers exploited when they knocked the Knicks out of the 2013 postseason. When Woodson eschewed small ball and tried playing two bigs together again, Indy still dominated inside.
Woodson entered 2013-14 looking to experiment more with traditional-style lineups that utilize the Knicks' three-heavy offensive strategy; in a 2-4 start, results have been uneven on both ends.
That was the case before Tyson Chandler went down with a fractured right fibula. For at least the next four weeks, the situation is even worse.
A healthy Chandler protecting the rim allowed the Knicks to play small around him. Yet they are best suited to stay the course in his absence, essentially sacrificing consistent interior D in favor of a potent enough attack to compensate.
In order to do so, Woodson needs to have faith in his guards and be economical with his forwards. With New York's roster, every minute must be carefully accounted for. Otherwise, the Knicks risk losing all depth inside.
In both games without Chandler, Woodson trotted out a starting five of Raymond Felton, Pablo Prigioni, Iman Shumpert, Anthony and Andrea Bargnani. Rightfully so, not all those guys received the lion's share of run.
Only Melo and Felton demand 30-plus minutes out of those five.
The offensive cornerstone of the franchise, Anthony has actually played 40.3 minutes per game so far, which is sure to drop a few ticks while still remaining rigorous. The preseason plan to move him back to small forward doesn't make sense anymore, so expect to see him most as a stretch power forward again.
While Felton is nowhere near as good as Anthony, he is the only other player without any real competition for playing time. While New York goes three deep at point guard, Felton is without question the first option. Though his shot has not fallen early, he forces the defense to adjust when he penetrates, which frees up teammates for open looks.
And when he's on, Bargnani makes the Knicks dangerous. With him at center, New York can play five deep threats at the same time, and he has the length to disrupt runs at the rim when his head is in the game.
Lastly, throw J.R. Smith into this group.
Relying on the turbulent sixth man is always dicey, but the Knicks don't have much choice right now. His shot creation will be vital when it comes to taking pressure off Anthony and pulling defensive attention away from the spot-up shooters. His selection may be maddening, but it is unfortunately a necessary evil right now.
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With the roster at full strength, Shumpert could conceivably cut into Smith's minutes. An improved off-the-bounce game and superior defense have earned him that right.
However, that's more a matter of Smith losing minutes when Chandler returns and the Knicks playing bigger again. Shump is not a 30-minute-a-night guy yet. He can't yet hold up as a true second fiddle to Melo like Smith can, and he's getting himself into foul trouble by reaching too much on D.
He has the talent, and he'll even get plenty of opportunities in the fourth quarter because of his two-way play. But don't forget that he's just in his third year and is still putting it all together.
Surprisingly, Metta World Peace might be even more important to the Knicks than Shump right now.
World Peace has had an incredibly varied role in New York so far. He played some shooting guard when Chandler was healthy and lined up at center in bench-heavy units.
Woodson doesn't have the luxury of playing around with him anymore. Circumstances might necessitate some sparing center play, but otherwise World Peace will stay at the forward spots.
On the other hand, Chandler's absence should lead to more time at shooting guard for Prigioni.
Prigioni has stepped fully into Jason Kidd's role last season: facilitating alongside Felton, keeping the ball moving, hitting open threes and playing heady defense. He lacks the foot speed to keep up with many guards and is a nonfactor in terms of penetration, but he can still do the job with his smarts.
Yet he has trouble in isolation situations on either end of the floor. This limits Woodson's faith in him despite the Argentine helping his teammates. The coach can't be cautious with Prigioni at this juncture. Woodson needs to maximize the talent he has left, and playing Prigioni late and often will help him do that.
Limited Guys
Ideally, those seven will get significantly more minutes than any other Knicks until Chandler returns, but Woodson will likely siphon some minutes away from Prigioni to Tim Hardaway Jr.
The rookie has ability on both offense and defense and is already poised to be a nice cog in the Knicks' future rotation, but he's too prone to mental errors to play 20 minutes a night. If he gets around 15 and Prigioni receives the difference, the rotational shift would make New York more intelligent on the court.
Hardaway's prototypical wing size will ensure him some play at small forward, sometimes even alongside Prigioni. To prevent crowding in the rotation, New York should play Hardaway with two guards rather than forcing him into the backcourt.
Conversely, the Knicks would kill to give Kenyon Martin or Amar'e Stoudemire significant playing time, but neither of them can handle it.
Even with Chandler down, "K-Mart" and "STAT" have to make it through the full season. The preseason idea of playing the brittle bigs in alternating games will not fly anymore. New York needs at least 20 minutes a game from a real big off the bench; if Woodson has to split that time between two players, then so be it.
With Bargs starting, the defensive disparity is enough to warrant giving Martin 15 minutes and Stoudemire 10. Martin should play almost exclusively in small-ball lineups to avoid Stoudemire getting stuck in one, which would allow opponents to drive inside undeterred.
Beno Udrih also falls into this category, but his role is basically to try to replicate Felton's and Prigioni's play without taking too many mid-range jumpers or making too many defensive mistakes. Woodson hardly used him to start the year, but he should get double-digit minutes with more two point guard lineups.
The Scrubs
Cole Aldrich might deserve 10 minutes a night too, which is a sure sign of how desperate things are.
The training camp signee is an eager rebounder and isn't afraid to throw his weight around, but he's good for little else other than six fouls. The less meaningful minutes for Aldrich, the better.
Ditto for Toure' Murry, although New York is now so backcourt heavy that there's not much need for the combo guard at the end of the bench. Nonetheless, depth issues will allow him a few minutes per game, if only so Chris Smith doesn't see the court. New York is not shorthanded enough to go that route.
Fearful and old-fashioned, Woodson tried to shy away from a proven modern strategy and force an antiquated one. Without Chandler to anchor the defense, it doesn't make sense to give significant minutes to two bigs, so New York must now commit to replicating last season's success.
Not all of the Knicks' problems are rotational; they'll experience terrible mismatches from constant defensive switching with any lineup. That said, they can limit the impact of those issues with a redoubled offensive philosophy.
Woodson needs Melo, Felton, Bargnani and Smith to click offensively in order to win. If he trusts Prigioni to support them and Shump and World Peace to give them bursts of shooting and wing D, New York can win some shootouts.
But if he can't trust his guards and asks too much of Martin and Stoudemire, the Knicks' woes will persist for at least the next month.


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Legislature also has bill circulating to legalize medical marijuana
On the ballot in April, Dane County voters may be asked if the state government should legalize marijuana.
Two Dane County supervisors are pitching a referendum proposal to the County Executive Committee Thursday night.
If that committee approves the referendum, it would go to the full board, and depending on passage, it may end up on April ballots.
"The people of Dane County deserve a voice on this issue. I believe most Dane County residents and most Wisconsin (residents) understand that criminalizing marijuana is a massive waste of law enforcement resources and infringement on personal liberty," Dane County Supervisor Leland Pan said.
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It seems that Paul Pasqualoni doesn't need to find a defensive coordinator after all. He had one right under his nose.
Defensive line coach Hank Hughes will be adding the defensive coordinator's role to his business cards after being given the added responsibility by Pasqualoni two days before the Huskies announce their 2013 recruiting class at Rentschler Field.
Hughes first served as defensive coordinator for the Huskies under head coach Randy Edsall from 2002-04 and was the "assistant head coach" for Edsall's defense from 2005-10.
Pasqualoni also clarified the rest of his coaching staff's duties as follows:
George DeLeone – Associate Head Coach, Offensive Line
T.J. Weist – Offensive Coordinator, Wide Receivers
Hank Hughes – Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Line
Kermit Buggs – Special Teams Coordinator, Running Backs
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I want to calculate the mean Jaccard's coefficient using MVSP for the microbial community in my two leaf sample(maple and oak). I already have a binary data matrix for presence or absence of taxa. When I use MVSP on that similarity matrix to calculate the Jaccard's coeff using cluster analyses, it gives me a distance matrix and a dendogram. But i want to know how to get:
1) mean values of the Jaccard coeff between all maple samples
2)mean values of the Jaccard coeff between all oak samples
3) mean values of the Jaccard coeff between maple and oak samples.
Can someone please help me ASAP???
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I would recommend contacting the developer directly via http://www.kovcomp.com/ - there are Conact links for support.
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Lawmakers considering expanding Medicaid for more low-income people will hear a new report concluding Idaho would see financial benefits that exceed earlier estimates. House and Senate Health and Welfare committees will meet today to discuss, though not vote, on a plan to broaden Medicaid coverage. House Minority Leader John Rusche says Medicaid expansion is arguably more important for Idaho than the exchange issue.


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Friday / October 10, 2014 / 6:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of networking at the Village Studios during the 137th International Audio Engineering Society (AES) Convention in Los Angeles.
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Friday / October 10, 2014 / 7:00 p.m.
Presenting primarily original compositions, Aliya Cycon's Arabic-inspired music will feature seven talented musicians from around the world in a salute to Cycon's passion for the genre.
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Judah & The Lion / Morningsiders / Nick Stevenson
Friday / October 10, 2014 / 8:00 p.m.
Judah & the Lion owes much to fate and to the small-town feel of Nashville, the city that brought the trio together from scattered parts of the country. Nick Stevenson as well as the folk-pop duo Morningsiders are also on the bill.
Orpheus: The Boston Homecoming
Sunday / October 12, 2014 / 8:00 p.m.
Orpheus, the seminal soft rock band best known for their 1968 hit song "Can't Find the Time," is back with original members Bruce Arnold, Elliot Sherman, Howie Hersh, and the legendary Bernard "Pretty" Purdie.
Sarah McKenzie Quintet, Featuring Ingrid Jensen
Monday / October 13, 2014 / 7:30 p.m.
Sarah McKenzie is a pianist, vocalist, and composer "already in full possession of an individualistic voice," according to DownBeat magazine.
Sheri Sanders Workshop
Tuesday / October 14, 2014 / 1:00 p.m.
Visiting artist and vocalist Sheri Sanders presents a workshop on musical theatre, performance, and auditions.
Admission: Free
Guitarist Danny Nagy
Tuesday / October 14, 2014 / 4:00 p.m.
Guitarist Danny Nagy performs energetic fusion music.
Admission: Free
Inna Dudukina: The Clocks
Tuesday / October 14, 2014 / 7:00 p.m.
Singer, composer, and arranger Inna Dudukina presents an evening of originals and covers. Her compositions are inspired by old school jazz, and feature modern modal techniques and meter changes to create an elegant mood that is both refreshing and familiar.
Admission: Free
Un Mardi en Chocolat by Pia Salvia
Tuesday / October 14, 2014 / 7:00 p.m.
Pia Salvia is a classically trained harpist/singer from Belgium who can enchant with her voice and the strum of her harp alone. Her passion is mostly driven by merging these into diverse genres (pop, funk, neo-soul, bossa).You should be ready to get wrapped in some beautiful music as well as some original interpretations and arrangements of known melodies. Her constant desire to fuse the harp sounds with other genres in front of an multicultural international ensemble will make for a musical experience that will stay with you for a long time.
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Zahili Gonzalez Zamora: Influences
Tuesday / October 14, 2014 / 7:00 p.m.
Zahili Gonzalez Zamora's repertoire is a fusion of genres that sets its foundation in Cuban music while acknowledging current artists such as Michel Petrucciani and Erykah Badu.
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BITR: Berklee in the Round
Tuesday / October 14, 2014 / 7:00 p.m.
BITR, short for Berklee in the Round, occurs on the second Tuesday of every month. This month's host is Melissa Ferrick.
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Jazz at the Arsenal: Jeannie Gagne Quartet Plus One
Tuesday / October 14, 2014 / 7:30 p.m.
Jeannie Gagne, associate professor of voice, brings her quartet into the Black Box Theatre at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown as part of the series Jazz at The Arsenal, featuring Berklee faculty artists. Gagne is accompanied by Jiri Nedoma on keyboard, Danny Morris on bass, Tony Thunder Smith on drums, and special guest John Baboian on guitar.
Admission: $20 adults/$18 members/$15 students
Wheelworks: Darrell Katz and the JCA Orchestra
Tuesday / October 14, 2014 / 8:00 p.m.
Darrell Katz will lead the 20-piece Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra in a program including his improvisational cantata, "Wheelworks." Also on the bill will be a new composition honoring recently retired Berklee faculty member Phil Wilson.
Moira Lo Bianco: Improvisation for Classical Pianists - Session 2
Wednesday / October 15, 2014 / 1:00 p.m.
Students of this clinic will acquire the necessary tools to create their own improvisations using classical compositions as source materials and eventually write original compositions that can freely reinvent a classical composition.
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Red Bull + Music
Wednesday / October 15, 2014 / 2:00 p.m.
A conversation with Berklee alumnus Stephen Canfield, discussing Red Bull's approach to music and a career that's led him from music tech startups to a major brand that supports hundreds of artists.
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Guitarist and vocalist Fernando Furones will play many of his original compositions spanning various genres.
Admission: Free
Daniel Assis: Lampião
Wednesday / October 15, 2014 / 4:00 p.m.
Daniel Assis and his trio Lampião present a recital featuring music from major Brazilian composers, and originals. Special guests will be featured.
Admission: Free
Sounds of Philly, with Berklee faculty Tony Carbone
Wednesday / October 15, 2014 / 6:00 p.m.
Come explore the artists, writers, producers, labels and studios that helped to create some of the most influential and profitable records of its time.
Admission: Free and unticketed
Nadia Chechet's Recital
Wednesday / October 15, 2014 / 7:00 p.m.
Singer Nadia Chechet performs a mix of neo-soul/rock/R&B-style originals, as well as her own arrangements.
Admission: Free
Josh Shpak Band with special guest Shelly Berg
Wednesday / October 15, 2014 / 7:30 p.m.
In his third recital at Berklee, trumpeter and composer Josh Shpak, together with a special guest artist, the twice Grammy nominated pianist Shelly Berg, will showcase original music that brings together a variety of influences ranging from jazz, soul, and rock to film music and more.
Admission: Free


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Phone Amego (Family Pack) provides Caller ID, click-to-dial, Address Book, Google Voice, and phone integration for up to 5 Macs. It is designed to help you make the most of all your phones by providing on-screen caller ID, click-to-dial, and Mac integration. Phone Amego works with Bluetooth cell phones, landlines, and VoIP.
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A newly published book, Critical Essays on "Causation and Responsibility" (De Gruyter 2013), is based on Illinois Law Professor Michael Moore's theory of causation. The book is a collection of 14 articles by English- and German-speaking philosophers and criminal law scholars edited by Benedikt Kahmen and Markus Stepanians. These articles were drawn from several conferences and seminars held in Germany between 2010-13 that were dedicated to exploring Moore's theory of causation, as advanced in his latest book, Causation and Responsibility.
The book cover describes the volume as follows: "Due to its scope and depth, Moore's Causation and Responsibility is probably the most important publication in the philosophy of law in more than 50 years. This volume offers, for the first time, a detailed exchange between legal and philosophical scholars over Moore's most recent work. In particular, it pioneers the dialogue between philosophy of law in the English-speaking world and in Germany on a broad range of pressing foundational questions concerning causation in the law."
One of the country's most prominent authorities on the intersection of law and philosophy, Michael Moore is the Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. Chair and co-director of Illinois' Program in Law and Philosophy. He is the first university-wide chair for University of Illinois' three campuses.
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