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By Hal M. Bundrick
NEW YORK ( MainStreet) Maris Jensen is a woman on a mission. She is nearly single-handedly attempting to pull the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into the 21st Century. Or, at least into the latter part of the last century.
"In March last year, I told my boss at the Securities and Exchange Commission that our website was terrible and we needed to do something about it," she says. She's direct like that. Straight to the point, unfiltered. In fact, she was fired from her job as an SEC analyst for displaying "a lack of respect for senior management." She claims those were their exact words.
"Specifically, it was for 'profanity unbecoming a federal employee' and for referring to a meeting as a 'dog and pony show,'" Jensen cheerfully admits.
So, just how is she trying to upgrade the SEC? By making the agency's data more accessible.
"We needed to build a user-friendly Website for retail investors, one that walked non-professionals through the data in SEC filings and helped them research companies," Jensen says. "This is public data we're talking about; it should be easy for the public to use. The SEC knows that this is a problem: they've spent millions studying how to improve public access to the data with task forces, initiatives and all the rest -- and they spend over $3.5 million each year buying back SEC filings data in usable form from commercial vendors for internal use. But in the past 20 years, nothing has actually gotten done."
So she built the Website herself. Now make no mistake, Jensen is not a coder. We're talking comparative literature at Princeton, grad school at Georgetown for math -- and financial engineering at Columbia. Smart, but not a programmer. She says she began by Googling 'How to build a website.'
"I actually started the project with just the back-end in mind -- back then, I didn't even know any of this dataviz [data visualization] stuff was possible," she says.
But she was aware that accessing EDGAR (the SEC's Electronic Data-Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system) data was a problem.
"The economists in my division who were supposed to be working with SEC filings were floundering," Jensen said. "These guys have PhDs in quantitative fields and years of programming experience; they still couldn't figure out how to pull data from their own database. But that's not a slight against them, because the data is a mess. Incidentally, they're now outsourcing this work -- they're literally paying others millions and millions to write programs I offered to them for free."
You heard right. She has offered to hand over the entire project to the SEC. After months of studying the data, deciphering foldering schemes, writing parsers for markup languages from the '80s, analyzing documents and coding programs to pull all of that data together she simply wants to donate the functioning website ( RankandFiled.com) to the government.


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Thrill killing?
To the Journal editor:
Have you heard about predator reduction contests? In these events, sportsmen are ridding forests of as many red foxes, bobcats, and coyotes as possible, using sophisticated weapons and high-tech predator calls and lures.
This has been going on for some years now. Bolstered by the Internet and social media, their popularity is spreading …
If interested, investigate the U.P. Predator Challenge (Thursday through today) and similar contests. For certain, they could not happen without participants and sponsors.
Some of the latter, I found surprising. In a tough economy, there are real needs in our communities. Certain businesses have found mass killings of wild animals worth supporting, by dipping into their inventories and funds.
I believe it is one thing to remove a single "problem" animal, and another to decimate populations. Through "thrill-killing" events, valuable animals are being pushed toward extinction, and the ecosystem is damaged. I have read that:
The red fox feeds on small rodents, animals that host the Lyme disease-carrying-tick.
The coyote plays a vital role in keeping rodent and other wildlife numbers in balance, preventing the spread of chronic wasting and other diseases.
The bobcat's diet is largely made up of snowshoe hares, mice, shrews, voles, squirrels, muskrats, beavers, woodchucks, opossums, porcupines, etc.
When predatory animals are removed through human exploitation and massive kill offs, the environment is damaged.
What are we teaching children in this process? Not about science or respect for wild animals. The message seems to be: Go out and kill a lot of wild animals. It's fun and you might win a prize.
Our world needs balance and humans are destroying it. All animals have a place and important role on earth.

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Go if you can't resist running amid New England's magnificent fall colors. Located 10 miles from the Maine border ...
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GO IF YOU CAN'T RESIST running amid New England's magnificent fall colors. Located 10 miles from the Maine border and near Mount Washington, the Northeast's highest peak at 6288 feet, North Conway is a small town (population 2069) that swells with leaf peepers during peak foliage, outlet shoppers in the summer and outdoors enthusiasts year-round. North Conway provides quick access to the White Mountains' Presidential Range, known for its rugged trails, steep climbs and alpine meadows.
Race ... Endure the spring mud at the Mud Muck Moose 5-mile (whitemountainmilers.com/mudmuckmoose.pdf). "Most years it is knee deep in places," says local Kevin Tilton, the course-record holder. "This year, over 50 percent of the course was snow-covered."
The Cranmore Hill Climb 10K (whitemountainmilers.com/cranmore) at the end of June, part of the LaSportiva USATF New England Mountain Circuit, features two laps of the 1800-foot mountain. Join the Inov-8 Summer Series (whitemountainmilers.com/inov8.html) for a free trail 5K every Tuesday evening, held in the Whitaker Woods, home to 28 miles of well-groomed trails.
Best Trails ... The White Mountain National Forest features a maze of trails, ranging from logging and fire roads to super-steep, mountain singletrack. Gain 2500 feet in just three miles on Mount Kearsarge North Trail. At the top, scamper up the old fire tower and take in 360-degree views of Mount Washington, Franconia Ridge and beyond.
Head 20 minutes from North Conway along the spectacular Kancamagus Highway, a National Scenic Byway that has sweeping overlooks of the National Forest and several perfect swimming holes along the way. Tilton's favorite place to run is the Rob Brook Area, just off of the "Kanc" at Bear Notch Road, where your route will incorporate "singletrack, stream crossings, fire roads, long gradual hills, steep mountain trails, rolling hills and beaver dams." Drive a little farther along the highway to get trail information at the Saco Ranger Station. On your way back to North Conway, take a little detour over the Albany Covered Bridge, built in 1858.


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My dear Sir
I have shewn the model of your Patent Fender to persons interested in building, but none have adopted it in thier houses. As stated in my former letter, stoves are generally used for warming houses here & there are but few open fire places in Lexington. I do not think therefore that there will be much demand for fenders.
I will however place your model where it can be seen & hold it subject to your order. When you desire it, send for it.
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Denosumab Compared to Zoledronic Acid in the Treatment of Bone Disease in Subjects With Multiple Myeloma
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
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Last updated: December 27, 2016
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The purpose of this study is to determine if denosumab is non-inferior to zoledronic acid in the treatment of bone disease from multiple myeloma.
Hematologic Malignancies
Multiple Myeloma
Bone Metastases
Multiple Myeloma Bone Lesions
Drug: Denosumab
Drug: Zoledronic acid
Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
|Official Title:
|A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter Study of Denosumab Compared With Zoledronic Acid in the Treatment of Bone Disease in Subjects With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: multiple myeloma
MedlinePlus related topics: Bone Diseases Multiple Myeloma
Drug Information available for: Zoledronic acid DenosumabU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Amgen:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Time to the first on-study skeletal related event (SRE) (non-inferiority test) [ Time Frame: Approximately 50 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Until approximately 676 subjects have experienced at least one on-study SRE (anticipated to be approximately 50 months).
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Time to the first-and-subsequent SRE (superiority test, using multiple event analysis) [ Time Frame: Approximately 50 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Until approximately 676 subjects have experienced at least one on-study SRE (anticipated to be approximately 50 months)
- Time to the first on-study SRE (superiority test) [ Time Frame: Approximately 50 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Until approximately 676 subjects have experienced at least one on-study SRE (anticipated to be approximately 50 months)
|Study Start Date:
|May 2012
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|March 2019
|Primary Completion Date:
|July 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Zoledronic acid 4 mg IV and Placebo SC
Zoledronic acid 4 mg (adjusted for renal function) IV over at least 15 minutes + Placebo SC Q4W (n = 760)
Drug: Zoledronic acid
Zoledronic acid 4 mg (adjusted for renal function) IV over at least 15 minutes Q4W (n = 760)
Experimental: Denosumab 120 mg SC and Placebo IV
Denosumab 120 mg SC + Placebo IV over at least 15 minutes Q4W (n = 760)
Drug: Denosumab
Denosumab 120 mg SC
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Documented evidence of multiple myeloma (per local assessment; see section 7.2):
- Monoclonal plasma cells in the bone marrow greater than or equal to 10% and/or presence of a biopsy-proven plasmacytoma, and
- Monoclonal protein present in the serum and/or urine
- Radiographic (X-ray, or computer tomography [CT]) evidence of at least 1 lytic bone lesion (or at least 1 focal lesion per magnetic resonance imaging [MRI])
- Plan to receive or is receiving primary frontline anti-myeloma therapies
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0, 1, or 2
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Adequate organ function, as defined by the following criteria (per central or local laboratory values; see section 7.2): Serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 2.0 x upper limit of normal (ULN)/ Serum alanine aminotransferase ≤ (ALT) 2.0 x ULN/ Serum total bilirubin ≤ 2.0 x ULN/ Creatinine clearance ≥ 30 mL/min/ Serum calcium or albumin-adjusted serum calcium 2.0 mmol/L (8.0 mg/dL) and 2.9 mmol/L (11.5 mg/dL)
- Written informed consent before any study-specific procedure is performed
Exclusion Criteria:
- Nonsecretory multiple myeloma based upon standard M-component criteria (ie, measurable serum/urine M-component) unless the baseline serum free light chain level is elevated
- POEMS syndrome (polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal protein, and skin changes)
- Plasma cell leukemia
- More than 30 days of previous treatment (before screening) with anti-myeloma therapy (does not include radiotherapy or a single short course of steroid [ie, less than or equal to the equivalent of dexamethasone 60 mg/day for 4 days]).
- Planned radiation therapy or surgery to the bone (does not include procedures performed before randomization)
- Prior administration of denosumab
- Use of oral bisphosphonates with a cumulative exposure of more than 1 year
- More than 1 previous dose of IV bisphosphonate administration
- Prior history or current evidence of osteonecrosis/osteomyelitis of the jaw
- Active dental or jaw condition which requires oral surgery, including tooth extraction
- Non-healed dental/oral surgery, including tooth extraction
- Planned invasive dental procedures
- Evidence of any of the following conditions per subject self-report or medical chart review: Any prior invasive malignancy within 5 years before randomization/ Any non-invasive malignancy not treated with curative intent or with knownactive disease within 5 years before randomization/ Major surgery or significant traumatic injury occurring within 4 weeks before randomization/ Active infection with Hepatitis B virus or Hepatitis C virus/ Known infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/ Active infection requiring IV anti-infective therapy
- Subject is pregnant or breast feeding, or planning to become pregnant within 5 months after end of treatment
- Female subject of child bearing potential is not willing to use highly effective contraception during treatment and for 5 months after the end of treatment (see section 6.3)
- Known sensitivity to any of the products to be administered during the study (eg, mammalian derived products, calcium or vitamin D)
- Subject is receiving or is less than 30 days since ending other experimental device or drug (no marketing authorization for any indication)
- Subject will not be available for follow-up assessment
- Any major medical or psychiatric disorder that in the opinion of the investigator, might prevent the subject from completing the study or interfere with the interpretation of the study results
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01345019
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 18, 2017
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|Responsible Party:
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01345019 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|April 28, 2011
|Last Updated:
|December 27, 2016
|Health Authority:
|Switzerland: Swissmedic (Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products)
Taiwan: Taiwan Provincial Department of Health
United Kingdom: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
United States: Food and Drug Administration
Australia: Therapeutic Goods Administration
Czech Republic: State Institute for Drug Control
France: European Medicines Agency
France: Ministry of Health
Germany: Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices
Greece: Ministry of Health & Social Solidarity, National Organization for Medicines
Hungary: National Institute of Pharmacy
Ireland: Irish Medicines Board
Italy: Ministry of Health
Japan: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Evaluation Center
New Zealand: Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority
Poland: Central Ethics Committee
Poland: Ministry of Health
Portugal: Instituto Nacional da Farmácia e do Medicamento (INFARMED)
Portugal: National Institute of Pharmacy and Medicines
Spain: Spanish Agency of Medicines
Austria: Agency for Health and Food Safety
Canada: Ethics Review Committee
Canada: Health Canada
Bulgaria: Bulgarian Drug Agency
Bulgaria: Ministry of Health
Russia: Ethics Committee
Russia: Pharmacological Committee, Ministry of Health
Russia: FSI Scientific Center of Expertise of Medical Application
Turkey: Ethics Committee
Turkey: Ministry of Health
Hong Kong: Ethics Committee
Hong Kong: Joint CUHK-NTEC Clinical Research Ethics Committee
Malaysia: Ministry of Health
Singapore: Clinical Trials & Epidemiology Research Unit (CTERU)
Singapore: Domain Specific Review Boards
Singapore: Health Sciences Authority
South Korea: Institutional Review Board
South Korea: Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA)
Ukraine: Ministry of Health
Ukraine: State Pharmacological Center - Ministry of Health
Slovakia: State Institute for Drug Control
Lithuania: Bioethics Committee
Lithuania: State Medicine Control Agency - Ministry of Health
Keywords provided by Amgen:
zoledronic acid
hematologic malignancies
skeletal-related event
blood cancer
lytic bone lesions
bone metastases
spinal cord compression
radiation to bone
surgery to bone
Neoplasms, Plasma Cell
Neoplasm Metastasis
Bone Neoplasms
Bone Marrow Diseases
Blood Protein Disorders
Hematologic Diseases
multiple myeloma
Neoplastic Processes
Bone Diseases
Bone Density Conservation Agents
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Multiple Myeloma
Neoplasms, Plasma Cell
Neoplasm Metastasis
Bone Diseases
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Hemostatic Disorders
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Blood Protein Disorders
Hematologic Diseases
Hemorrhagic Disorders
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Immunoproliferative Disorders
Immune System Diseases
Neoplastic Processes
Pathologic Processes
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Zoledronic acid
Bone Density Conservation Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (180 votes).
In short: Good Scenic Run , need more people on water stationsIn full: Great run, shame about the start which was a bottleneck on wet boogy grass following the weather - but not your fault !! Nice undulating hills and nice touch with half mile markers. Some confusion at the water stations though with not enough people able to "present" cups this caused confusion and some uncalled for nastiness from some runners.Will definately be back next year, will tell all about it - Would be nice to get a T shirt at the end though !Date of review: March 30, 2008
In short: An enjoyable half marathon with PB potentialIn full: First time Id ran this and thoroughly enjoyed it. Not easy to find but once you do its well worth it. Well organised with good facilities, quick scenic course (ran a PB) and a neat hold-all to take home at the end. Only critism is the long toilet queues and cold showers.Date of review: March 30, 2008
In short: Great day, well organised, beautiful countrysideIn full: This was my first time at Belvoir and wasn't dissapointed by the event, despite the wheels falling off my own run at 7 miles.The organisation was excellent, wonderful countryside, and definately flat - which was the problem for me, not living in an overly flat area.Definately run next year.Date of review: March 30, 2008
In short: Really quick course, great scenery and organization, slightly spolit by a lack of decent souvenir eg T shirt or medalDate of review: March 30, 2008
In short: A good run on roads with very little traffic well marshalledIn full: A good run with plenty of space to run after the first half mile, accurate mile and half mile markers. The weather helped with sun coming out and the fresh light breeze not expected after the last 24 hours. Date of review: March 30, 2008
In short: Great organisation. Reasonably flat course. Friendly and supportive marshalls around the course and manning the drinks stations. Thanks to all, I'll be back next year. Date of review: March 30, 2008
In short: Lovely day lovely course very enjoyable.Date of review: March 30, 2008
In short: Scenic "local" raceIn full: A few steep undulations (up and down) rather than hills. Quite scenic and good weather made the distance pass - except at start and finish and the water stations no spectators on course. Last pre London race for me. Wet weather leading up to race day meant start on playing field a bit "squidgy" but a well organised local race organised. Thank you organisers, marshalls and helpers. Date of review: March 30, 2008
In short: A very enjoyable race.In full: Only small problem was which side of the start line to stand. But did not detract from a very good race in scenic surroundings.Date of review: April 23, 2007
In short: A very good race, was quite well orgaised. the only down side i though was at the begining we all had to cram between the tennis courts and some hedges, too narrow for 600+ runners. Other than that very good nice scenery anDate of review: April 19, 2007
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Dogs can develop painful bladder stones, or rock-like formations of minerals, in their bladders. According to VCA Animal Hospitals, the stones can come in a form of one large stone, or a collection of stones that can vary in size from sand-like to grains or gravel.
Many owners may be wondering how their dog developed the painful condition. According to VCA, stones form for several different reasons but in general, a dog forms stones when there are too many stone-forming crystalline substances in the urine. These excess levels may be present due to dietary factors or even the presence of bladder infections. Some breeds of dogs have inherited defects resulting in abnormal metabolism which causes high levels of stone-forming substances in the urine.
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If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Apparently, people have lost sleep trying to answer this philosophical question. The answer seems obvious to me: Animals live in forests and animals have ears, so they would hear the sound of a falling tree.
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He'd have to be a man for starters. Women have too much heart.
Someone who is obviously ignorant to the suffering the lamb went through.
They are what they are holes
The same kind that would eat ewe too!
Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!….I would love love LOVE to win this!….
Mary would its fleece wasn't white for long.
This is an eye catching tee I love it.
What kind of ahole eats a lamb? The kind that will die from clogged arteries at the age of 53.
the kind without a heart
Those poor dears who don't know any better. We need to educate them.
The same kind that would club baby seals eat calves and shoot Bambi's mother.
One that has meat rotting in it's colon.
"One who is Irregular" Get informed stay on track!
One that has no soul no heart and no love for the innocent docile and sweet lambs who deserve life just as God intended.
QWhat kind of Ahole eats lamb? A The kind that comments that my rescued and spayed Maine Coon cat would make a really cute hat.
MindlessEthicallydeprived AholeThatEvidently Avoided ThoughtfulEvolvedReasoning
Answer One who doesn't believe in "do unto others…"
A The kind of people who leave dumb comments on PETA! A.k.a But Lamb is tasty! No it's not you idiots it's a baby… a cute baaaaby.
QWhat kind of Ahole eats lamb? AOne with a filthy Colon


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Would like to see who would be interested first. Draft will be online, either on a Sunday or a Tuesday night in mid-late March.
Basic stat categories unless those in the league wanted to switch out, perhaps, AVG for OBP.
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im sure roberto didn't leave the pizza in the oven for an extra 20 seconds
No - for sure not - but even if he had it would not have looked like those pies with the big/recessed bubbles.I agree that longer is usually better - to a point - there is a point where it starts to go the other direction.
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By ASJYLYN LODER
Published February 26, 2007
BROOKSVILLE - Nothing marked the house from the outside. Inside, a group of men quietly studied their lessons, one of several cells scattered throughout the city. They changed houses every few months, wary of the spies who constantly tried to infiltrate their ranks.
In this moveable seminary in west Ukraine, Mikhail Kouts pursued his secretive religious training in the declining years of the Soviet Union, which had banned the church.
"It was the last years of the Communist regime," Kouts recalled recently in his halting English. "We only was careful, so that some KGB agent would not find us because KGB could destroy everything."
Kouts finished his training, and became a priest in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. He was ordained in 1991, two years after the church was legalized, the same year Ukraine won its freedom.
A year later, following millions of his countrymen looking for freedom and opportunity, Father Mikhail left his country.
On Thursday, Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, patriarch of all Ukrainian Catholics worldwide, paid a visit to the small St. Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic parish north of Cortez Boulevard on Weeping Willow Street. Kouts became the pastor there last year.
In the audience, fewer than 70 people listened as Husar told them they had not been forgotten. Though they might not have visited in decades, might not even speak Ukrainian, they were still brothers and sisters.
His eyes peered kindly from above his bushy white beard. His gentle voice filled the small church, speaking first in Ukrainian, then in English.
"You have thought of them. You have prayed for them," Husar said. "I wish to assure you that they thought of you. They prayed for you."
Rich culture, tradition
This is life for a Ukrainian far from home: going without food to buy calling cards, waiting a year to bring your wife and son over, staying up late to talk with parishioners, just to hear the language of home.
This was Kouts' life during his first years in Canada.
And for a Ukrainian who stays behind: sending family away to find work, surviving on remittances and care packages, waiting for the phone call.
And like the voice on the other end of the line, this church.
The Ukrainian Catholic Church, sometimes called the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, enjoys full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. The mysteries celebrated in the Eastern rite includes the familiar sacraments: baptism, communion, confirmation, marriage.
But the Ukrainian rite retains a rich tradition of differences from the more common Roman rite, including bright Byzantine iconography, complex symbol-laden ceremonies, and a long melodic liturgy. It also retains a provision allowing married clergy, provided they marry before ordination, as Kouts did.
To keep its complex tradition alive, a man baptized in the Eastern rite who later seeks ordination in the Roman Catholic Church must train in the Eastern rite, although he can choose to train in both.
In the Eastern rite, the altar is closed behind an ornately decorated iconostasis, or icon screen. The large center doors, called King's doors, are decorated with vibrantly colored icons of the four evangelists. To the right of the doors is an icon of Jesus, a bright gold halo around his head. To the left, a picture of Mary cradling baby Jesus, his small hand raised in a blessing.
Only ordained priests can enter the King's doors. Flanking them are two smaller doors, called Deacon's doors, used by Kouts' two sons: Alexander, 15, and Zenon, 13, both altar boys.
A banned church
The church was banned by the former Soviet Union, its priests jailed, their families sent to labor camps.
But the church survived. Kouts' family raised him and his two brothers in an underground church in Ternopil, a city in west Ukraine.
"My parents were very good Christians and simple people, and they don't care about political system, especially my mother," Kouts said.
To keep the devout from celebrating church holidays, his school required children to attend on Easter. Kouts and his brothers did not. On the next school day, teachers called out the names of students who hadn't shown up, reprimanding them for their absence.
The same thing happened at Christmas, when police harassed caroling children, Kouts recalled.
Kouts later studied music. Then, during a difficult two-year stint in the Russian Army, he promised God that he would go into the seminary. When he left the army, he tried to avoid that obligation. But he felt guilty, and began asking local priests about entering the priesthood.
Then a man in Lviv gave him an address in his hometown.
"I did not know this man," Kouts said. "And he said I call about you. And he said go to this place, and they will make welcome for you at the seminary."
Kouts remembered how touched he was that his fellow seminarians didn't search him, the custom for newcomers in those days to make sure they were not KGB.
Between 1946 and 1989, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church was the largest banned church in the world, according to the church's Web site. Some church leaders died in prison.
Those who could leave fled to the United States or Canada, following waves of economic immigrants that settled there in the early 20th century.
"Our people who lived in the United States and other free countries were helping those who were persecuted and denied their basic human rights," Husar told the congregation Thursday morning.
"You were the voice of the silent church in those days," he went on. "You spoke to the world for those who could not speak for themselves."
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What, 36 days of practice were missed. In the meantime while Revis was looking for his money Cro and Wilson could have been watching and getting much needed advice from Darrelle. Lets be real guys. Darrelle is the BEST hands down. If he wants money then give him money. Saying we could do it without him was a joke.
Again.... had Revis been here and been helping Kyle and Cro this might not have been a issue.
My thing is, how in the hell wasn't this noticed in practice. I would imagine Rex has been sending blitzes leaving Wilson and Cro 1 on 1. Why hasn't this been noticed? ...oh wait I know, it's because Sanchez doesn't throw down field. HA!
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Peterson was with Fisher in Miami on Tuesday, shown on television in Ross' helicopter. However, according to numerous sources with knowledge of the Dolphins' hiring process, Peterson has no role whatsoever in the interviewing process of other candidates.
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The Council will consider approving a Conditional Use Permit for Eagle Development LLC to build a 39-unit rental apartment at 103 to 119 S. Minnesota St. The apartments would restrict renters to individuals over age 55.
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Skip to comments.Bush Extends Greetings To All Celebrating Kwanzaa
Posted on 12/28/2005 11:40:33 AM PST by presidio9
President Bush December 19 sent warm greetings to all who are celebrating Kwanzaa -- a seven-day observance emphasizing seven principles of African culture.
Kwanzaa, which will begin December 26, represents an African-American and pan-African holiday celebrating family, community and culture.
For additional information see Holidays and African Americans.
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary December 19, 2005
December 2005
I send greetings to those observing Kwanzaa.
African Americans and people around the world reflect on African heritage during Kwanzaa. The seven days of this celebration emphasize the seven principles of Nguzo Saba -- unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. These values contribute to a culture of citizenship and compassion, and Kwanzaa activities help pass on African values and traditions to future generations.
As families and friends gather for Kwanzaa, Americans remember the many contributions African Americans have made to our country's character and celebrate the diversity that makes our Nation strong. May your commitment to family, faith, and community thrive during this holiday season and throughout the coming year.
Laura and I send our best wishes for a happy Kwanzaa.
Let's start with the notion of who is, and who is a not a bigot.
Anyone who wishes to pigeonhole people according to race, and whose message seems to be directed at the way people should, or should not behave with the driving force behind the behavior being race, is a racist. So Jesse Jackson is a racist when he makes the claim that all black people should behave one way or another, believe this thing or that thing, or vote for this politician or that one because they are black, and Rev. Jesse is just as much a racist when he counters Jesse's beliefs with his own on edicts on how people should behave as a result of their race, and whether they should repudiate Jesse Jackson.
Reverend Jesse Peterson founded BOND, and is a member of Project 21, a group that clams to be a "leading voice of the African-American community", both racially-driven organizations.
You just like Reverend Peterson's brand of racism more than Reverend Jackson's brand...that's all.
People are just people, and their beliefs and behavior should be dictated ONLY by their own, individual free will. Not by their race, not by their gender, not by their ethnicity.
You discuss my behavior?
You are misconstruing my behavior, my so-called "behavior" is nothing more than the free expression of my opinion, which is every bit as weighty as yours; you hold no higher a place in this society than I do, we are both free citizens of a free nation, able to speak our minds without fear.
Your problem is intolerance, and a complete lack of understanding of the concept of freedom.
Everett is a self-proclaimed Marxist who invented a heritage celebration for others to FREELY follow or ignore.
In this country, one is FREE to be a Marxist, one is free to invent a religion, and one is free to invent others to follow him.
No one appointed you, or Reverend Jesse Peterson for that matter, as deliverers, saving others from the evil act of freely following Everett's lead. Thomas Jefferson said that "truth is great and will prevail if left to herself", and truth will do fine without your help.
Simply stated, freedom is an individual's ability to think as he wishes to think, and to advocate whatever he wishes to advocate as long as the prevailing laws of the land are not broken. To the best of my knowledge, being a Marxist is not illegal in this nation, nor is being a black supremacist any more illegal than being a white supremacist.
People are free to celebrate Kwanzaa, free to follow Everett, and free to believe whatever they want to believe, it's what makes this nation truly great.
And in the act of freely acknowledging Kwanzaa, President Bush paid homage not to Everett, or even to his made-up celebration, but rather to the to the ideals that founded this country, and to her greatness.
And he played a little politics in the process.
He's allowed.
I'm not going to talk to you any more about this subject, or probably any other subject for that matter, but I will leave you with this thought, and this thought ties in to my calling Reverend Jesse Peterson a racist of a different flavor, one more palatable to you (obviously).
There are literally dozens of conservative organizations that I could join as a conservative of Hispanic heritage, or Cuban birth...but I refuse to join anything that seeks to pigeonhole me, and refuse to participate or to even support any organization that appeals to anything other than my political ideas, and my American citizenship.
Reverend Jesse Peterson would impress me far more if he stopped seeking to speak for all blacks, while criticizing Reverend Jesse Jackson for doing the exact same thing.
Mr. Everett's Kwanzaa, if it actually survives its inventor, will be absorbed by the nation's cultural maelstrom. It will be commercialized, trivialized, and pasteurized beyond recognition.
Just like Christmas, Easter, and any other significant (and REAL) Holiday has been.
I'll use your logic here to prove how absurd your points have been. Here goes: Who made you the final arbiter of who and who is not a racist or a bigot? Who are you to try to deny Rev. Jesse Peterson's right to express his opinions about the problems in the black community and with Rev. Jesse Jackson? It is his right to believe whatever he wants and follow whatever he wants. Why would you try to deny him that?
People are free to celebrate Kwanzaa, free to follow Everett, and free to believe whatever they want to believe, it's what makes this nation truly great.
Again, I never said that I wanted Kwanzaa banned so your silly and repeated accusations that I'm trying to deny anyone their freedom of religion, expression, or the celebration of their heritage is just stupid. So, they can say, do, believe what they want or follow whatever they want. I never denied them that or said that I would deny them that. You made that up. That being said, I'm also free to say want I want in opposition to what they say, I'm free to believe whatever I want in opposition to whatever they believe, I'm free to follow whomever or whatever I want in opposition to whatever they believe. I am free to state my opposition, even in the strongest terms, to Kwanzaa yet you would deny me that as you believe falsely that I am a "racist", a "bigot", a member of the "Christian Taliban", a "holier than though jackass" and any number of other bigoted epithets you have thrown at me and others who have freely stated their opinions. You often quote Jefferson in his statements about freedom, yet you would deny me the freedom to state my opinions (which are based upon solid facts, by the way) because you disagree so strongly (and ignorantly) with my opinions.
You discuss my behavior? You are misconstruing my behavior, my so-called "behavior" is nothing more than the free expression of my opinion,
That is exactly what you've been doing to me and others who rightfully state their opposing opinion about Kwanzaa, its founder, its origin, and its underlying design and intent. Precisely.
Your problem is intolerance, and a complete lack of understanding of the concept of freedom.
Right back at ya.
No one appointed you, or Reverend Jesse Peterson for that matter, as deliverers, saving others from the evil act of freely following Everett's lead. Thomas Jefferson said that "truth is great and will prevail if left to herself", and truth will do fine without your help.
I never said they did. In case you haven't looked around, but this is Free Republic wherein conservatives state their opinions about the news articles and such that are posted. I stated some opinions and you attacked me and started making up all kinds of lies about my motives and distortions about what I said in an attempt to shout me down, shut me up, and/or have the thread locked, deleted, or thrown into the Smoky Backroom. All I did was stated my informed opinion and that started you on a 6-day wherein you hijacked the thread with your constant ad hominems and posts completely devoid of actual facts.
Reverend Jesse Peterson would impress me far more if he stopped seeking to speak for all blacks, while criticizing Reverend Jesse Jackson for doing the exact same thing.
Rev. Jesse Peterson does not try to speak for all blacks any more than you try to speak for all Cuban born Americans. That's just another one of your distortions, again attacking another good conservative as you've attacked so many in the past.
There are literally dozens of conservative organizations that I could join as a conservative of Hispanic heritage, or Cuban birth...but I refuse to join anything that seeks to pigeonhole me, and refuse to participate or to even support any organization that appeals to anything other than my political ideas, and my American citizenship.
But you're so quick to pigeonhole others as "racists", "bigots", "xenophobes", "Christian Taliban", "holier than though jackasses" and a whole menagerie of bigoted epithets. You've filled threads on Kwanzaa, Intelligent Design, and border security with your constant pigeonholing of others, pretending that you they're something that they are not, distorting what they say, and inventing motives for their opinions. Your reputation here is well know in this respect. You've labeled me a hypocrite a number of times, now it is my turn to call you one right back.
So, take your ball and go home just as you said you would. No one asked for your ad hominem attacks and ranting posts devoid of any substance anyway. No one likes to be called a racist and a bigot simply for pointing out some politically incorrect facts. And, as you falsely said of something I said, that is the tactics of the leftist media.
it don't cost him nothin' to do it
Oh good Lord........who told him this bullshit?
How on earth did someone as intelligent as George W. Bush fall for this utter barnyard matter......to actually try to acknowledge this product of a '60's black radical, convicted con's twisted mind as a real "holiday"???
It's to laugh. Oh...............go to Africa and ask any sumbitch what Kwanzaa is.....and they'll just stare at you blankly. Never heard of it, of course.
Whoops, forgot to respond to this gem.
Um...bullcrap! Bush paid homage to a racist black separatist holiday designed to sow racial division within the black community and spread marxist beliefs. Unless those are the ideals upon which this country was founded, then you're wrong.
You just like Reverend Peterson's brand of racism more than Reverend Jackson's brand...that's all.
It is ironic that you're so quick to attack Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson and other black ministers as "racist" simply for voicing their informed opinions about Kwanzaa and its founder, yet you've not posted a single word opposing the racism of Karenga and his invented holiday. Ironic and very telling.
I don't agree.
You, Peterson, Jackson, Sharpton are all just arguing about different ways to keep the plantation quiet...and no, I don't believe there are any Marxist principles in the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
The inherent racism of the notion that there is a single-minded, Borg-like quality to black people, that needs to be somehow protected from dissenting ideas, is obvious to everyone except they who engage in racism.
You, Peterson, Jackson, Everett, Sharpton.
"The black community" is no different than the white community, and I don't think of the white community as single-minded and lacking depth of thoughts and opinions.
Yeah, right. Whatever you say. Except for you and Karenga, everyone else in the world is racist. You are delusional.
Yeah, right. Whatever you say. Except for you and Karenga, everyone else in the world is racist. You are delusional.
"...is obvious to everyone except they who engage in racism."
"You, Peterson, Jackson, Everett (A.K.A. Karenga), Sharpton."
It's a reading comprehension thing...isn't it?
"There is (a) class of colored people who make a business of keeping the troubles, the wrongs, and the hardships of the Negro race before the public. Having learned that they are able to make a living out of their troubles, they have grown into the settled habit of advertising their wrongs -- partly because they want sympathy and partly because it pays. Some of these people do not want the Negro to lose his grievances, because they do not want to lose their jobs ... There is a certain class of race problem-solvers who don't want the patient to get well, because as long as the disease holds out they have not only an easy means of making a living, but also an easy medium through which to make themselves prominent before the public." -- Booker T. Washington on Jackson, Peterson, Sharpton, and Everett
I was posting from my web-enabled cell phone in a restaurant - hence the double post. I missed the mention of Everett. But, that's beside the point. The point now is that, since you've eliminated Everett from your list of non-racists, that you somehow believe that everyone else in the world is racist except for you. You decry racism but it is obvious to me that you view the world through race-colored glasses.
What is ironic is that you've admitted that Karenga is a racist but you won't admit that the holiday he created is racist. You decry people trying to keep blacks on the plantation, yet you fail to recognize Karenga's intent in inventing Kwanzaa to indoctrinate blacks as a group into accepting his invented and false African heritage along with his racially divisive, black separatist, and marxist ideas. His intent was to use them as useful idiots in his goal to foment a revolution and establish a separate black nation. While you will call Karenga and everyone else except for yourself racist, you won't recognize the racist basis for Kwanzaa.
Also ironic is the fact that you jumped into this thread to defend President Bush's proclamation on Kwanzaa. You have even admitted to the political reasons that Bush did so. Yet you haven't called Bush a racist for officially recognizing the holiday that was invented by a person that you admit, in bold letters no less, to being a racist. Bush's political intent is obviously based upon his belief that the black community is monolithic in their celebration or respect of Kwanzaa and that through such obvious pandering they may, as a group, lend more approval to Bush and other Republicans. Given your propensity to call everyone a racist and given Bush's behavior in this specific matter and others relating to race, why haven't you assigned the racist label to him?
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Monday, March 12, 2012
weekend recap: sweet home chicago
11 comments:
- Carly {a simple affair} said...
Perfection. SO SO SO GREAT meeting you! Had such a blast. I'm just so sad I missed Kristi. Um, I wrote about this song too today in my post. We were meant to be friends, and we shall listen to it every morning in NYC. You're the best! xo
- March 12, 2012 at 6:36 AM
- Caitlin said...
aw I love this! Glad you had such a great weekend. and ugh. The Biebs. I love him.
-Caitlin @ Reverie to Reality
- March 12, 2012 at 7:24 AM
- Ashley {styleash} said...
It sounds like you had a great weekend. How awesome is it that you got to meet Kristi?! And I have a sad obsession with that song as well- it's been on repeat for about 2 weeks.
- March 12, 2012 at 8:53 AM
- Nicole said...
Oh I LOVE Kristi! I wish I would have known she was coming to Chi-town. How was the book?
- March 12, 2012 at 8:58 AM
- Sara said...
Looks like you had a great weekend in Chicago! That video is perfection.
- March 12, 2012 at 9:01 AM
- Alex {Things That Sparkle} said...
Aw love that you are loving Chicago!!!
- March 12, 2012 at 9:16 AM
- Grace - Stripes and Sequins said...
Sounds like a great weekend! I'm glad you had a blast in Chi-town!!
- March 12, 2012 at 11:55 AM
- Bonnie said...
I live so close to Chicago, and yet I have never been there. Lame, I know.
Twitter: @GlamKitten88
- March 12, 2012 at 12:51 PM
- Taylor said...
so glad you are having such a great time at home :) and I am with ya, that video just made me very very happy!!!
- March 12, 2012 at 2:26 PM
- Tamra {ever swoon} said...
Penny Lane is the cutest!! Glad you are having a good time in chi town
- March 12, 2012 at 3:37 PM
- Kat said...
Love Kristi's reply to your questions! So very true and motivating!
- March 14, 2012 at 4:36 PM


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Growing the Game in Oklahoma
Today's must read is by none other than Malcom Gladwell again - an excellent new article in the New Yorker on effective teaching and "predicting" success that you can access it here on their website.
I have lots of travel these next few weeks...Washington DC and the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championshipo in Omaha to wind up December.
It will be hard to top the last three days when I was in Edmond, Oklahoma, on campus at the University of Central Oklahoma. UCO is a Paralympic training site and home for both our USA men's and women's sitting national teams.
Mark Herrin was kind enough to show me some new development ideas for expanding the sitting team program training area, and even building new sand courts which would be along the river, lighted and convertable into a stage, much like Athens 2004 was designed.
Rowing, with the new world class channel they now have there, is also growing, and I hope that the Neah Bay nation, might be able to blend both their volleyball skills and oarsmanship someday, when the Smithstonian Native American Museum there is finished.
I had a chance to meet with my former intern, Eric Duda, now a starter on the Pan Am Silver medal men's team. He and two of the three USA women there participated in a two day CAP course, with sitting volleyball emphasis. Katie Holloway and Gina Davis both played and learned with the other nearly 60 coaches there sharing ideas with Bill Hamiter, the USA men's sitting team coach, who was the other CAP Cadre instructor.
I got to meet most the Oklahoma RVA board, work with Shaun's neat boys teams, ages ranging from 9 to 17, and even watch the OU-Mizzou football game in a Sooner red house of family and fans.
Some of the coaches have written about the "paradigm shift" they experienced taking the course. From new ideas in Motor Skill learning, to new drills and training ideas. It was a full two days of becoming better teachers of volleyball. My biggest hope is that the coaches there learned new ways to make sure that they will never be a child's last coach.
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Student Media
Diversity Job & Internship Fair
Friday, January 4, 2013
Students and alumni are invited to the Diversity Job and Internship Fair 1-4 p.m. Jan. 25 in Atwood Memorial Center.
Nearly 80 employers from sectors such as business, science and engineering, health and human services, education, non-profits, government and communications are attending.
View the list of employers (PDF), which includes multinationals like 3M and Hormel Foods, mid-size companies like Digi-Key and small firms such as Hiawatha Academies.
View the fair poster (PDF).
Students seeking internships and entry-level positions should dress professionally and bring a resume. First- and second-year students are encouraged to attend because employers are offering part-time and summer employment.
The fair is free. No registration is required.
The fair is sponsored by Career Services, Multicultural Student Services, American Indian Center, LGBT Resource Center and Student Disability Services.
For more information, contact Andrew Ditlevson at 320-308-2151 or apditlevson @stcloudstate.edu. Ditlevson is associate director for employment services at the Career Services Center on the second floor of Centennial Hall.
Parking is free on streets adjacent to campus and a dollar per hour in the 4th Avenue Parking Ramp.
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Alongside Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Google has announced the Nexus Q, a unique orb-shaped, Android-powered computer designed for media streaming through Google Play services. The Q sports a distinctive round design, with a ring of LEDs which can respond to music played. It's based around a TI OMAP 4460 CPU, and includes optical audio connectors and a built-in amp.
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Once every four years, the world comes to a screeching halt when soccer takes center stage (even in America) for what can only be described as a global phenomenon – the 2014 FIFA World Cup!
For the next month, soccer will dominate the world's attention, and Garrett Popcorn is excited to celebrate the beautiful game! Our recently opened Brazil Shop is even right in the middle of the action! If you're flying into Sao Paulo to attend the World Cup, be sure to visit us at Guarulhos International Airport.
Back in the States, we're showing our excitement with our Perfect Match Bundle! With our Chicago Mix, classic napkins, individual bags and a Garrett Scoop, you have everything you need to host a World Cup viewing party.
And if you're not feeling the World Cup fever just yet, we're here to help! The host nation, Brazil, will kickoff the World Cup this afternoon against Croatia. It's definitely a must watch match, as Brazil is highly touted as the tournament favorite with young talisman Neymar among the world's best footballers. From a country that was home to the legendary Pele, this team will want to follow in his illustrious footsteps.
The host nation isn't the only one to keep an eye on, however. Few would be surprised to see Spain following up their 2010 triumph with a repeat in South America. Much of the 2010 team remains with Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Sergio Ramos and Shakira's famous husband Gerard Pique all returning to defend the World Cup.
Fellow European powerhouse Germany is also among the favorites, with a star-studded squad including Bastian Schweinsteiger, Philipp Lahm, Mesut Ozil and Miroslav Klose. Just like German engineering, this team is fine-tuned, efficient and ruthless against the competition. A series of masterclass performance on the way to lifting the World Cup trophy would come as no surprise.
Brazil's South American rivals, Argentina, rounds out our picks of pre-tournament favorites. They have a "secret weapon" you've probably heard of called Lionel Messi. Unquestionably one of the best players to ever play the beautiful game, Messi is looking to finally win the one elusive piece of silverware missing from his trophy collection. Along for the ride to help him to glory are superstars such as Sergio Aguero, Angel Di Maria and Gonzalo Higuain. Much like Brazil and Pele, Messi and Argentina will have hope of following in the legendary Diego Maradona's footsteps.
Of course, there are a wealth of other teams that could be among the World Cup contenders. The Netherlands could follow up their 2010 FIFA World Cup Final appearance led by their superstar captain Robin van Persie. The reigning World Player of the Year, Cristiano Ronaldo, will hope to lead Portugal to add to his already impressive trophy case.
Also among the contenders, Uruguay and Luis Suarez will come with lofty goals to a World Cup hosted by the South American neighbors. Four-time World Cup winner Italy is certainly capable of posing a challenge as well with midfield maestro Andrea Pirlo and flamboyant striker Mario Balotelli, while Wayne Rooney will be hoping to fire England to their first World Cup triumph since 1966. And we mustn't forget Belgium, whom many believe to be the World Cup's "dark horse" with exceptional talents like Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku forming a golden generation for the country.
But what of our very own United States? The familiar face of Landon Donovan will be missing for the first time since 2002 World Cup. You may recall some of the excitement he caused during the 2010 World Cup against Algeria. Without him, the team still has star veterans Clint Dempsey, Michael Bradley and Tim Howard alongside an exciting young squad. Unfortunately, the United States were drawn into the "Group of Death" and face a steep challenge to advance from the group stage.
Manager Jurgen Klinsmann has maintained realistic expectations, admitting that the United States cannot not win the World Cup, but escaping the Group of Death would be a huge success for the continually growing presence of soccer in America, along with preparing a very talented young squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. There will still be plenty for Americans to cheer for as the United States do what they do best, go face-to-face with incredible odds and fight to persevere against some of the world's premiere teams. Get your Red, White and Blue ready because the patriotism is going to blow up in pubs across America for the next few weeks!
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Creative Spirit
The Silvermine Arts Center hosted more than 400 people at its second annual ArtsFest, a fun-filled outdoor event that featured the music of Howard Fishman and the Biting fish Brass Band and the puppetry of WonderSpark Puppets. In addition to entertainment, there were hands-on activities and demonstrations led by the Silvermine School of Art faculty.
Howard Fishman and the Biting Fish, a five-piece New Orleans-style brass band, led adults and children around the Sculpture Walk, pointing out the new pieces recently added to the walk. These high-energy musicians performed originals as well as a classic brass band repertoire of spirituals, blues, gospel and funk. Kids of all ages enjoyed the show by WonderSpark Puppets, who performed Kid Lancelot's Birthday Quest, a medieval adventure with a cast of hilarious characters.
The creative side of the community certainly came out at this event as attendees participated in, and become a part of, the creative process through experiments with pottery, plein air painting, portrait drawing, printmaking, watercolors, and fusion felting. Everyone, from toddlers to adults, got into creating one-of-a-kind monsters from natural and recycled materials at the open air installation area. The event was such a big success, Silvermine Arts Center has every intention of bringing it back again next year. www.silvermineart.org


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (1519 votes).
In short: Well organised, and enjoyableIn full: Having experience of how not to do it (EMF) I now have the experience of how to do it. A very well run event. Too many plus points to rattle through so here are the highlights. Support was great,with crowds along every mile of the route. Lots very generously offering food, drinks sweets ect (Thank You)atmosphere was fantastic, Red Arrows top notch(as always)and the organisation of mass participation event was from the outside looking in excellent. Only a couple of minor criticisms: T-shirts were not so good, should be moving towards a Tech T in this day and age, or a better design.Also some very poor runners etiquette out there, got pushed, barged and hit by a bottle more than once. This is too be expected with so many first timers out there. Date of review: September 20, 2011
In short: Fantastic atmosphere, great support en route & the most uplifting race ever!Date of review: September 20, 2011
In short: What a day!In full: A fantastic day out, and a joy to participate in! As my first competitive run, i found the GNR to be exciting, physically challenging, and amazingly good fun.Despite cramp in both legs at 11.5 miles, i thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will definitely be going back. The crowd were brilliant, shouting encouragement to those who were starting to suffer and the charity groups gave their runners a welcome boost. Thanks to all the Azheimer's Society members who were there to support us participants!I'm really looking forward to next year and have already persuaded my Dad to take part alongside me.Date of review: September 20, 2011
In short: Tough but well worth the experience :)Date of review: September 20, 2011
In short: Loads of fun & a world class atmosphereIn full: Some problems this year with access to the colour coded pens. They seemed a lot smaller & no staff manning some pens meant lots oc crowding & zone jumping.Start went well, great crowds all along the route especially those on the John Reid Road (soul destroying miles 7-10) who give out ice - pops & buscuits to struglling runners.Amazing when you get to mile 12 & see the sea for a flat finish.Bag quality didnt seem as good this year but I'll always be back for this raceDate of review: September 20, 2011
In short: Cracking run, great funIn full: Fantastic atmosphere and great crows the whole way round, there are few runs as good as the Great North Run.This year was the first that I had been in Group B (second group behind elite & fast club runners) and it really made a difference, lots more space to run in and less crowds. Result was a PB, knocking 4 mins off my previous best, to go under 90 minutes for the first time. Ha'way the lads!Date of review: September 19, 2011
In short: Once again the organisation and the spectators were second to none, thanks to the guy who gave me an ice pop at 7 miles!!Date of review: September 19, 2011
In short: My first, but definitely not my last!Date of review: September 19, 2011
In short: a great day all roundDate of review: September 19, 2011
Date of review: September 19, 2011
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Here's how RW members rated this race (104 votes).
In short: Goodie bag could have been betterIn full: I felt that the goodie bag was a bit lightweight for such a otherwise big event.Date of review: March 3, 2013
In short: Well organised race on a challenging courseIn full: Well organised event. Smallish field (286). Plenty of water stations. Nice medal and goody bag. Fantastic marshalls. Club runners dominated the race as it was included as Kent County Championship race. They were all very supportive of the back markers which was great.For me, the course was challenging. Very undulating! First half takes you up and down the promenade and cliff top. Catches up with you in the second half. Very scenic though on the seafront and nice sandy beaches at that end (heading towards Broadstairs). The second half (heading towards Sandwich) was flatter with only a few rises. Not much scenery out that way.Used this for training for the London Marathon. Definitely serves its purpose for that!Date of review: March 3, 2013
Date of review: December 20, 2012
In short: Nice December BlastIn full: First time even though it is on my door step, it was a little windy but it did not really hamper things too much.Really enjoyed it, marshals where great, they must have been freezing but always had a smile and a word of encouragement. Would highly recommend it, will be doing it again next year hopefully.Date of review: December 5, 2012
In short: Really impressed by the organisation and support, in fact the whole package. A great event for all levels. Details below.In full: A note of thanks to Thanet Road Runners and all the members on the 10 mile course yesterday. Really impressed by the organisation and support, in fact the whole package. Race headquarters in a large warm Pavilion with food and drink available. Coastal path course predominantly flat and fast, much of it along the water's edge. Well marshaled. Excellent support. Even the quality of the medal and T Shirt were impressive. Drink bottle & banana in the good bag. A great event for all levels. Date of review: December 4, 2012
In short: A well oiled machineIn full: A very well organised race with a good crowd and great marshalls. It wasn't until the 5 mile turn that I realised why I had run so fast going out. The wind was ferocious coming back, but a great challenge. Very enjoyable and satisfying. I like the last little uphill challenge at the end. Well done to the Thanet RR AC and the Race Director for putting on a good show. Date of review: December 4, 2012
In short: Will Be Back Next YearIn full: Thanks to all the marshals, standing in the cold for hours. Even though I drove from Dover I found the direction signs to the event a great help. Don't know about the view though, all those expensive windmills standing there doing nothing even though the wind was blowing. Great end to the race with a quick sprint up the 'grassy knoll'. Apart from chilly patellae I enjoyed the whole event and will be back next year.Date of review: December 3, 2012
In short: LOVELY SEASIDE COURSEDate of review: December 3, 2012
In short: Suprising value for moneyIn full: I didnt expect that much from this event having booked only a week and a half before. I was pretty desperate to find one last event to try before christmas. So was amazed at how well the day went.From the start parking was easily the least hassle Ive ever had from an event. Westgate is full of space. Turning up 45 minutes before the start I was happy to find a place only a couple of hundred metres from race hq. HQ was well organised and led the runners to the start line in time for the race. The race itself was flat and fast. I really enjoyed running along the coastline through Westgate and Margate (apart from the cold December breeze). It was pretty fast and only slowed by the strong wind. I cant fault the event T-shirt or medal at the end either. Both great value!If I had anything critical to say at all I'd ask them to add timing chips and give the marshall on start line a bigger megaphone. I couldnt hear him at all.Overall a great event! A must do Kent event!Date of review: December 3, 2012
In short: Windy 2nd half, but the scenery made up for it.Date of review: December 3, 2012
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Black Bean Chipotle Tacos with Fresh Salsa RecipeBlack Bean Chipotle Tacos with Fresh Salsa
Tacos don't need to be loaded with high-calorie, high-fat ingredients to taste good. In this recipe, protein and fiber-rich black beans are given a spicy kick with chipotle peppers. Hold the cheese, too. One bite of this fresh salsa and you won't miss it. Packed with tomatoes, cucumber, and tangy lemon juice, it is full of disease-fighting antioxidants.
Yield: 6 tacos
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
- 2 Roma tomatoes, cored and chopped
- ¼ cup chopped English cucumber
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 (15 oz.) can no salt added black beans, rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup vegetable stock
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- 6 small (6 inch) corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- Combine all of the salsa ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add the black beans and the vegetable stock to a deep skillet and turn to medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. As it cooks, gently smash a few beans so that you have a combination of mashed and whole beans for your tacos. Add the chipotle peppers and continue to cook until the vegetable stock evaporates and you are left with a thick black bean filling, about 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Divide the black beans evenly among the 6 tortillas, about 1/3 cup per taco. Top each with about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the salsa. Serve while the black beans are still warm.


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17th June 1965, Working at Abbey Road studios in London The Beatles completed work on the new Paul McCartney song 'Yesterday' with the overdubbing of an additional vocal track by McCartney and a string quartet. They also recorded 'Act Naturally' for Ringo's vocal contribution on the 'Help!' album and the song 'Wait', in four takes. 'Wait' will not be included on 'Help!', it was included on the following LP, 'Rubber Soul'.
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Be a part of the 15th annual Latino Family Celebration on Friday, August 19 at 7:05 pm. when the Phillies host the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park.
There will be great food and great entertainment as well as the announcement of the 2016 Phillies & Goya Family Service award recipients.
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AFG Langley Crib, Changer Set and Deluxe Mattress - Cherry
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To help manage a large organization like ours, the membership is divided into three districts along county lines: North, Central, and South. Each district is assigned three officers: a vice-president, secretary/treasurer, and membership chair.
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I really haven't seen much information on the field, so I'll relay what I know of it. Showdown Paintball is the new name of the old pegleg field in Ogden. All of us paintballers in and around Ogden area have been hurting for a good field or even a place to fill air.
Showdown Paintball
Corner of 33rd and Pacific
Ogden, UT Map
Open every Saturday year round. 9AM - 5PM
Wednesday and Friday till Labor Day 5PM - 10PM (Better go only next Wednesday(9/02/09) and Friday(9/04/09) is left) Best time to go to, because it's cooler.
They have lights on the fields for when it gets dark.
They can Fill 4500 and CO2
Paint I believe starts at $35 a case.
Best part is it allows BYOP (bring your own paint)
They rent markers and equipment.
They have speedball, hyperball, and a HUGE scenario field.
They are also putting up a town course that looks like it'll be interesting.
They have markers and equipment for sale and also do marker repairs.
If anyone has any additional info, please post it up.
See you guys there!
Showdown Paintball Field Still Open!
Started by meMYSELFnI, Sep 01 2009 07:05 PM
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Posted 01 September 2009 - 07:05 PM
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Posted 14 November 2009 - 03:14 PM
Yeah I talked to the Guy when he was Setting it up, I'd really like to Try it out, The Woodsball/Rec Field looks really fun... but with winter coming... then again Snow Trenches FTW!
Posted 05 October 2010 - 02:54 PM
I visited recently and the owners son said that they were closing because they are trying to look for a new location. I'm pretty sad to see it go. It is a bit of a haul to go from Ogden to Salt Lake for nice fields. Utah Extreme Paintball is the field I am going to now.
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Platoons Army Of Artist Build A Shipping Container Disco
Contributing Monkie G Monkie
Published on June 10, 2010
Filed Under Architecture / Interior Design, Pop Culture / Celebrities Tags artist, Shipping Containers
A cryptic club music pumping army of artist use shipping containers as a part of their building code DNA. I know, what? That is what I was thinking as I cruised the blog.platoon.org site. What I can gather from all the cryptic blog post and videos, is that this organization (Platoon), loves Shipping Containers, Military Clothing, Art and yes, having parties. To expand their parting capabilities they hooked up with Graft Lab Architects to design and build a new four story disco / art gallery out of their beloved shipping containers, in Seoul, Korea. The video above shows the building coming together and after the jump, a video of their original 3 container building. I love these guys. I think I may even start my own Platoon of G Container Heads.