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Inside Shackleton's Hut at Cape Royds. A full 360 degree zoomable version of this image can be seen at the link below, large enough to zoom all the way in and read most of the labels on the cans. http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/173851
This is not long after the NZ Antarctic Heritage Trust had finished their major restoration project on this hut. For more info visit http://www.NZAHT.org
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Some of the artifacts still on the shelves at the historic Discovery Hut, site of Scott's first expedition to Antarctica.
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Step into the light.
Inside Discovery Hut, the site of Scott's first expedition to Antarctica. The hut is preserved as a living museum.
Hut point ridge to the north of McMurdo Station after a fresh snow fall a few days after the last sunset.
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Vince's Memorial Cross, Hut Point, Ross Island, Antarctica. Aurora Australis in the background. The snow is being lit up from the lights of McMurdo Station.
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Discovery Hut with McMurdo Station in the background with the full moon in late winter.
Shackleton's Hut at Cape Royds at the end of winter.
Vince's Cross, Hut Point Antarctica.
Vince was the first person known to have died in Antarctica.
Shackleton's hut at Cape Royds with Mount Erebus in the background
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Shackelton's Hut at Cape Royds from his 1907 expedition


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Pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and service at this little cafe. Rather crowded - apparently the multitudes have found the place, but certainly one of the best food places I've run into in Tucson. Wait staff is knowledgeable and helpful, adding to the overall positive impression. Only possible negative is that in one section of the restaurant, you are in essence in a tent!
Come try for yourself you will not be disappointed!!!
Great place to eat breakfast. We love Candace, she is very funny and we love the cooks, talk about fast!! We get into Tucson about once a month and try and get to Franks for their Huevos Rancherous on Thursday . This place rocks it
Coyote Pause is a delightful place to eat breakfast or lunch on the west side of the Tucson Mountains. The menu features items using local ingredients, everything is tasty and prepared properly. Service is friendly and efficient. We eat here whenever visiting the big city.
great food and even better the price ,they had large portions of delicious home made food, with prompt and polite service, the daily specials are excellent,i recommend to everyone.
Great place with exquisit food!!
Love this place!
check out HEART AND SOUL on saturday jan.31 Great band!
Service was good but the food was excellent, very happy with the experience and woukd come back again! Loved the appetizers. Musseld were great
Outstanding Sunday brunch at a very reasonable price.
My family and I are addicted to the great food, good service, and charming atmosphere. sitting outside has that "comfortable" feel. We've tried most dishes on the main menu and have enjoyed every one! Ate there again last Friday and they hit a homerun again!
food is disgusting, bar is more limited than your grand dad's liquor cabinet, and it is an obvious chain... BUT WHO CARES!
THE best restaurant in Tucson.
This place is under new management and is now a great place to visit. The owner and his wife are very friendly and make you feel right at home. The Mexican menue is typical, but the quality of the food is way above average. The pozole, which is available only a couple of days a week can't be surpassed. It has to be the best in the Tucson area and if you are lucky enough to be there when they have it, you're in for a real treat. The chef really knows how to cook terrific Mexican food that is fresh and delicious. The second time we went we had the enchaladas and the tamales and we were not the least bit disappointed. Everything was moist and flavorful and could'nt have been better. If you happen to be driving south on Nogales Highway, don't pass up the opportunity to enjoy this great family run bar and grill, or better yet, set it as your destination and plan a trip to eat there as soon as you can. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Absolutely phenomenal place to go hang out and eat a pie or two. (And this is coming from an East Coast transplant pizza snob) Love the italian pie, and the pepperoni pizza, while a generic choice, is the best pepperoni pizza I have ever eaten in AZ.
The beer is ice cold too, and they have sports on the flat screen.
Why wait for an hour to get into GG, when this place is right next store?
The servers are very attentive and the food is consistent and very good. It is a wonderful locally owned spot where we grab a quick meal once a week.
Best breakfast place in all of Tucson, great food best staff and amazing bacon!!!! Daily specials and great bang for your buck! Get there early! Love this place!!!!!!!
Their pizzas are fabulous, and you can also make a whole meal of their fun side dishes. The space is noisy and long, like a box car, which is fitting since while you eat the trains roll by (Maynards is at the railway station). Great patio scene as well.
Very busy little train depot! Place was packed and i sill got my beer quickly. Lagunitas IPA served iced cold mmmm.......Great place and great location
I am obsessed with the fresh blueberry muffins they sell in the market. With tons of sugar on top they are definitely the best in Tucson and definitely not from Costco. The soups are phenomenal, like the clam chowder I cant stop thinking about when I'm at work. I only wish they would sell it everyday but it changes all the time. Go and get some fresh sourdough too it amazing. Thumbs up to maynards for many delicious lunches!!


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Adirondack nonprofit leaders applaud passage of bill to overhaul their governance
LAKE PLACID – Nonprofit leaders from across the Adirondacks are applauding the recent passage of the Nonprofit Revitalization Act, which represents the first major overhaul of New York state's charities laws in more than four decades.
The bipartisan legislation, authored by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, is meant to enact substantial reforms to cut red tape and enhance governance and oversight of nonprofit organizations. The bill was passed by both houses of the Legislature in June. It has since been returned to the Assembly and is awaiting Cuomo's signature.
Cali Brooks is executive director of the Adirondack Community Trust, a Lake Placid-based group that supervises a number of foundations and works with nonprofit groups all over the Adirondack region. She was a member of Schneiderman's Leadership Committee for Nonprofit Revitalization, a group of 32 nonprofit and legal representatives that helped create the bill, and she praised the AG's office for giving nonprofit organizations a chance to make their voices heard in the process.
"After 40 years, it is exciting to see that Attorney General Schneiderman, the Legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo have modernized the oversight system for nonprofit governance," Brooks said in a press release. "The Nonprofit Revitalization Act will serve to strengthen the entire nonprofit sector not only through streamlined and modernized processes, but through a heightened focus on effective and accountable governance."
"Nonprofit organizations are the backbone of many services throughout the North Country," said state Assemblywoman Janet Duprey, R-Peru. "The taxpayers simply could not afford to provide all of the services to thousands of people who benefit from the various agencies. I was pleased to vote for the Nonprofit Revitalization Act, which amends several outdated sections of several current laws. While increasing oversight to prevent fraud, the bill also reduces unnecessary requirements which should ultimately lower the cost of doing business, allowing more money to go to direct services."
"The goals of the Nonprofit Revitalization Act include reducing outdated and unnecessary burdens on nonprofits and expediting the application process, improving both transparency and governance in the name of improving public trust in charities," said Hannah Hanford, executive director of the Adirondack Health Foundation. "The Board of Trustees of the Adirondack Health Foundation believes strongly that charitable boards take their oversight role seriously because a nonprofit's integrity is its most important asset. This new law reflects their philosophy and practice while it recognizes modern communication methods to streamline board e-communications to allow business to be accomplished in a timely manner."
The Nonprofit Revitalization Act would enhance nonprofit governance and oversight to prevent fraud and improve public trust in the following ways:
-Ensure sound financial management by requiring that charities' boards perform active oversight over financial audits. Boards would be responsible for retaining independent auditors and reviewing results of the audit. At larger charities (with more than $1 million in annual revenue), the board or audit committee would be required to follow additional oversight procedures.
-Prevent conflicts of interest by requiring that transactions between a nonprofit and insiders who stand to benefit be fully disclosed and that nonprofit boards determine they are fair, reasonable, and in organizations' best interests. When a charity engages in a substantial transaction with an insider, the board would have to consider alternatives and document its basis for choosing the insider transaction.
-Strengthen the attorney general's power to police fraud and abuse by granting clear power to bring judicial proceedings to unwind interested-party transactions.
-Ensure board independence by prohibiting any employee of a nonprofit from also serving as chair of its board.
-Promote good governance by requiring all nonprofits to adopt conflict-of-interest policies and those with over $1 million in annual revenue and 20 or more employees to adopt whistleblower policies.
The bill also would reduce burdens on nonprofits in the following ways:
-Streamline procedures for nonprofit mergers, property sales and corporate dissolutions, so funds needed for ongoing charitable programs are not wasted on unnecessary red tape.
-Modernize laws to allow nonprofits to conduct their affairs more efficiently, such as permitting nonprofits to use email and video technology for meetings and allowing boards to delegate the approval of small transactions to committees.
-Eliminate unnecessary and costly requirements for nonprofits forming in New York, saving nonprofits money and time and allowing them to commence charitable programs more quickly.
New York's nonprofit sector generates hundreds of billions of dollars in annual revenue and is responsible for one in seven jobs, according to Schneiderman's office. The bill is intended to make New York a more attractive destination for nonprofit organizations and a model for governance and oversight.


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Theo, if the recipe isn't secret, would you mind sharing it?
I'd like to know the type/brand/thickness of the stone and whether the oven has a convection feature and, if so, is it used? Also, is that semolina or cornmeal on the bottom of the pizza?Peter


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For the past several years in December I stop shaving. I join an ever growing community, a cadre of co-workers, of friends, of strangers. A Tribe. For 31 days we rejoice in not shaving, in letting our scraggly faces grow.
And then it's over.
I dare you to make me keep going.
Those who know me know at least two things.
First. Year Up.
Ever since being introduced to Year Up in 2009 I've been a passionate supporter. Year Up is working hard to shrink the opportunity divide, to provide young adults with access to education and tools that today's world needs for a successful career.
I wrote about Year Up but it's worth repeating – the young folks I've encountered from Year Up embody intensity and determination for being more than they are today. They are not satisfied with the status quo. They are tomorrow's leaders. They are my inspiration. They make me cry. They make me laugh. They will realize their full potential in ways I can not yet imagine.
Second. Mozilla.
Mozilla is many things to many people. For me, it's a Mission and a Community. Part of that Mission is Mozilla WebMaker. Mozilla WebMaker is working hard to move people from simply using the web to making the web, "to increase their understanding of the web, take greater control of their online lives and create a more web literate planet." Without exaggeration, Mozilla is creating the next generation of web makers.
I Dare You
Imagine what happens if you teach tomorrow's leaders how to create a more web literate planet? Imagine if we can leverage the work Year Up is doing to bridge the skills & opportunity gap with tomorrow's skills and WebMaking?
Imagine if everyone could realize their full potential.
Imagine if you played a small part in making that happen?
Can I combine those two passions – Year Up & Mozilla – and create something bigger than myself? Can I put myself out there in a very public way? In a way where you can laugh at me and help make a difference at the same time?
Can you keep me in this beard until March or July? I dare you.
Dare accepted?
Help me raise money for Year Up by going to their donation site and write in "mrz beard" in the "Please allocate my donation to" blank.
Every dollar contributed will make an immediate impact on the lives of young adults, helping them reach their potential. Every dollar contributed will help teach WebMaking skills to tomorrow's leaders. Every $500 you help me raise is one more day I don't shave.
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At our weekly staff meetings we've recently started praying our way through the parish directory. Each week at the conclusion of our meeting, one member of the staff slowly reads the names of two columns-worth of parishioners — about 18 families. There's something profound about praying for the entire parish as we remember all of the souls in our care.
There are people who are very involved at St. John's and others I've never met or whose names I don't recognize. Just last week — we're mired in the "D's" right — we prayed for a member of the parish whose wife had just died. We all sort of paused in awe of the gentle moving of the Spirit.
What I really love about this concept is that it keeps us grounded on the importance of community formed in Christ's name. It's easy — especially at staff meetings — to get stuck on the logistics and minutiae of ministry. This practice helps us remember the main thrust of our ministry�with and among�God's people.
Parish directories are funny things. Despite all the hard work involved�in putting them together, they're immediately out-of-date the moment they're published. People die or move out of town; babies are born; some�get mad at the rector and storm off in a huff; newcomers join the parish. Ultimately they're mere snapshots of a particular moment in the life of community of faith.
Yet even knowing this, praying the parish directory�feels like a sacred spiritual discipline.
And anyway, I'm confident that God alone, the God who can count every hair on our heads, has the one, truly updated directory.


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Halle, Germany
Treatment of anal stenosis with sphincterotomy and sphincteroplasty (program ID: 248037)
Kerstin Lorenz
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Specialized in: general surgery, abdominal surgery, vascular surgery
The chief physician of the Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery at the University Hospital of Halle is apl. Prof. De. med. Kerstin Lorenz. The range of services of the Department within the maximum care covers both planned and emergency treatment of diseases including those of the intestine, liver, pancreas, adrenals, thyroid, soft tissues and blood vessels.
The Department under the direction of apl. Prof. Dr. med. Kerstin Lorenz focuses on surgery and research in the field of endocrinology, colon cancer and vascular medicine. Modern and interdisciplinary treatment technology, such as "keyhole surgery" and interventional surgery, are an integral part of the work. There is maintained a close cooperation with the Departments of Oncology, Gastroenterology and Angiology at the University Hospital of Halle.
The treatment focuses of the Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery at the University Hospital of Halle are:
- Endocrine surgery
- Surgerical treatment (hereafter treatment) of benign masses
- Treatment of cold thyroid nodules
- Treatment of malignancies
- Treatment of adrenal gland
- Treatment of parathyroid gland
- Treatment of hypersecretion or "neuroendocrine tumors"
- Surgical treatment of liver, gallbladder and pancreas
- Treatment of liver
- Treatment of gallbladder and bile ducts
- Treatment of pancreas
- Surgery of esophagus and stomach
- Treatment of esophagus
- Treatment of stomach
- Bowel surgery
- Treatment of small bowel
- Treatment of colon
- Vascular surgery
- Treatment of occlusion of upper, lower limb arteries and internal organs
- Treatment for stroke prevention
- Treatment of thoracic and abdominal aorta
- Surgery for hemodialysis access
- General surgery
- Inguinal hernia, abdominal hernia
- Postoperative hernia
- Acute appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix)
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- defecography (if indicated)
- neurophysiology (if indicated)
- needle EMG of N. pudendus
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Ready For A Wooly Winter
By Sarah Hatfield
Winter is hobby time. The days get shorter, the nights longer. The weather turns chilly and the desire for cozy increases. When I think of winter, the first thing that jumps to mind is reading and blankets. Curled up, warm blanket, cup of tea and a good book is the quintessential winter picture. Warmth. And somehow warmth is associated with wool. Wool sweaters, wool socks, wool hats, coats and mittens.
Wool is pretty amazing stuff. I used to work on a farm and we had sheep. They would sit outside in the snow and the flakes would settle on their backs and stay there. They wouldn't melt. As the snow built up the sheep got whiter and whiter, even as their hot breath steamed from their nostrils in the frigid air. They were unbothered by the cold with such warm coats.
We served a population of people who, because of their religion, ritually slaughtered yearling lambs and sheep. They did it very humanely and with great solemnity. They were also very efficient at turning the animal into food, leaving behind other useful parts they didn't want – namely the hides. I have two lambskins from lambs I raised and they are the softest, most luxurious things to sit on. Again, wool is incredible.
It was an educational farm, so school kids came through regularly. The sheep were used to children, and some loved the attention. I would tell the kids to use their fingers and dig right into the wool as they pet them. Then I would have them rub their fingers together to feel the oil on them. The lanolin in the sheep's wool makes them waterproof so they don't turn into soggy sponges. It is also great for soft, silky skin. I recall that the sheep shearer, despite the strong build needed to wrestle sheep around, had really nice hands.
People have been tapping into this natural resource since the beginning of the domestication of sheep. I can't imagine getting through winter without it now, much less 200 years ago. Now we use wool for lots of things, not just clothing, though it is still one of the most superior materials for northern climes.
In the winter my mother disassembles wool clothing while watching television. She cuts it into strips, irons it, and rolls it. All winter long she does this.
Throughout the year she uses those wool strips to make rugs. Braided wool rugs. They are wonderfully warm underfoot (I have three in my house), durable, and upcycled. Everyone she knows has one (they make great gifts) and they have taken best-in-show ribbons, among others, at local county and community fairs. It is a hobby that produces a useful and beautiful product.
She has agreed (by coercion?) to teach a workshop on how she makes them. The Braided Rug workshop is Oct. 26 and runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. We will take a lunch break in that time, so bring your own lunch. And while you won't make a huge rug, you should be able to complete the 14-inch chair pad rug – also perfect for pets – in the time allotted. She will provide all materials, including a custom made lacing needle, but your own fabric shears and a tote to carry things in are suggested. The cost is $32 or $24 if you are a Friend of the Nature Center (FONC). Prices are low due to a grant from the Cornell Cooperative Extension. Reservations with payment need to be made by Oct. 21.
Another crafty and creative use of wool is Tracy Kirchhoff's felted chickadee workshop. Using wool roving and a barbed felting needle, you will actually sculpt a bird from wool. Yep, really. These crafty creatures are perfect for use as a holiday ornament or package topper. The basic techniques you learn at this workshop can be used for a wide variety of projects both two- and three-dimensional. Participants keep their needle and foam board and will learn where to buy roving for future projects.
The Needle Felted Chickadee workshop is on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. The cost is $35, or $30 for FONC. Reservations with payment are needed by Oct. 7.
Audubon is located at 1600 Riverside Road, just off Route 62 between Warren and Jamestown. Trails are open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. to avoid peak mosquito activity. The center is open from 10 a.m. until 4:30 daily except Sundays when we open at 1 p.m. Visit jamestownaudubon.org for more information or call 569-2345.
Sarah Hatfield is a naturalist at Audubon.


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BPA Signs Agreement To Strengthen Regional Power Grid
The Bonneville Power Administration says it signed an agreement Monday with three utilities to build a $14 million high-voltage line in central Washington. Under the agreement, the BPA would share costs with Chelan, Douglas and Grant County public utility districts.
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Authorities say agency's closing cheated tourists and property owners.
By SHEILA MULLANE ESTRADA
Published January 10, 2007
More than a year ago, Lorraine Blackwood abruptly closed her condo rental agency, Gulf Front Retreats.
In doing so, authorities said she left tourists who had already paid for their vacation rentals stranded, and cheated condo owners out of more than $150,000 in rental fees.
Now, a warrant has been issued for her arrest on a charge of grant theft, a second degree felony that carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison.
"This has been a wide ranging investigation. We didn't complete it until last October," said Rick Adkins, an investigator for the Pinellas County Department of Justice and Consumer Affairs.
Adkins started investigating Blackwood in March 2005 when tourists and condo owners began reporting that Blackwood had taken money from tourists for condo reservations, but had not paid condo owners.
Adkins said he received more than 50 complaints and fully investigated more than 20. Those cases were reviewed by the State Attorney's office and formed the basis of the arrest warrant, issued Dec. 29 but not yet served.
Blackwood, who authorities believe is living in Seminole, could not be reached for comment. In 2005, Blackwood said she closed her agency because of her husband's failing health. Her husband, County Judge William Blackwood Jr., is now deceased.
According to Adkins, tourists and condo owners lost more than $150,000 in rental fees collected by Blackwood. In some cases, the fees were deposits, in others they were full payments for a week or more at rental condos up and down the Gulf beaches. Tourists didn't realize they had been cheated until they arrived and found they had no place to stay.
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Our Organic Chicken Noodle Soup is made with the finest ingredients and has No Salt Added. It is also a good source of fiber (3 g) and protein (5 g) and an excellent source of vitamin A (20%).
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Mostly broth, hardly any noodles, meat, or vegetables. Worse, it had a strange after taste, similar to chewing gum.
YUMMY, soothing soup!
So much better than traditional canned soups! Season to taste--many ways to give it a "kick" without ugly salt. Flavorful and satisfying!
Great soup
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As you can see from other reviews this soup does not have a lot of chicken, however, the taste is great and I don't want to eat soup that has more than my daily quota of salt in one bowl. I have ordered this more than once.
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Needs more chicken, but it is good for a fast meal.
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Skip to comments.House won't vote on any deal until after cliff deadline
Posted on 12/31/2012 9:58:28 PM PST by SeekAndFindEdited on 12/31/2012 10:24:08 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
Washington (CNN) House GOP sources told CNN the House is increasingly unlikely to vote on any fiscal cliff package until New Year's Day, after the midnight deadline and after tax rates have technically already gone up.
The reason is partly about process, but the benefit is political.
(Excerpt) Read more at politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com ...
Well, neither will the Senate...
Why all the fuss about midnight if it didn't even matter and the Senate could vote on January first?
GOP leaders prefer to vote in broad daylight, sources said, instead of in the middle of the night.
"There is no difference in voting at 2 a.m. than tomorrow at 4 p.m.," one of the GOP sources said.
GOP sources admitted there is an added benefit to the Senate's delay: taxes would already be up, so lawmakers could argue that they are voting for tax cuts, as opposed to tax increases.
Puh-leeze. Enough of the 'optics', we've seen enough already. I can't believe someone would say that...must be RINO advisors...and we saw how well that turned out last election.
If you are taking your time to actualy read every word and CONSIDER the bill, that's the message the people should be hearing, not some wordsmithing about we're now voting for tax cuts. And while you're at it, throw some spending cuts in there, vote on them and send it back.
Because 0bama knows how much of a stickler the GOP is about deadlines and attempted to force them into giving the Socialists everything they wanted without anything in return which is exactly what will happen AFTER they all turn into pumpkins anyway. It's a foregone conclusion the GOP will cave. Caving is their business, and business is good!
This has all been a sham.
I'm praying that the House rejects the entire deal! They need to get more vocal and let the American public know that this entire mess was caused by the turkey in the White House! Spend, spend, spend!!! We're out of money!!! The job market is shot!!! Those who are hiring are only offering 30 hour work weeks due to Obamacare! The whole world is upside down!!! ENOUGH!!!!!
"GOP sources admitted there is an added benefit to the Senate's delay: taxes would already be up, so lawmakers could argue that they are voting for tax cuts, as opposed to tax increases"
They are such scum-all of them.
I'm sensing a party in the wilderness moment starting (and I don't mean the Democrats).
It's more exciting theater if there's a ticking time bomb than if the hero can take his time showing up to the scene.
>> Democrats would likely oppose any effort to amend the measure to make it more to GOP liking.
Democrats on a scorched Earth mission to serve their sick, puerile fantasies.
Wait until the new representatives are seated.A lame duck vote is not acceptable
I'm sick to my stomach being played by both sides. Whatever happened to the GOP promise to CUT taxes, vote on a real budget, cut entitlements, etc. i willo go to bed tonight praying there are still a few brave souls left in the House.
Not that laws matter anymore, but these criminals are no longer holding elected office. Game over end of 2012. Newly elected Congress takes it from here.
Always looking for new ways to lie and talk out both sides of their mouths.
This is as bad as the "close loopholes and cap deductions" for $800B in "revenue" crap Boehner was offering Ubama, as if that's not a tax hike. If you take $800B from the private sector and dump it down the big government toilet, it's a freaking tax hike. (And by the way, Grover Norquist can drop dead, too.)
I am up to here with all the lies.
LOL, Guess what, that deadline passed >1 hour ago.
Big deal.
I thought terms in the House and Senate expired at midnight.
It's all been show. They know they can make it retro...they've done it several times before and this is no different. The American public is once again being manipulated.
January 3rd.
Well if they are going over the cliff anyway then the house should take their time, muck up the works and not even vote until it is amended and includes spending cuts. Without spending cuts this is just a meaningless load of crap.
This is being done on a holiday whether its in the daylight or the middle of the night.
Here in PA our state legislature and the leaders of both parties used the July 4th holiday weekend back in 2005 to vote themselves, judges and other government officials pay raises of 16 percent.
The back room business as usual politicians will get the votes together to pass the dirty deal and give members who feel threatened by the Tea Party grassroots patriots the ability to vote NO.
The NO votes on this need more pressure than the YES ones because they must put conservative words and talk into conservative action.
The majority of the GOP that will likely oppose this deal must be a majority to replace liberal GOP leaders or form their own conservative caucus.
If they can't or won't, they are phony and blowing smoke to us folks back home.
What is the source of your optimism? THIS House will cave in. Boner has to have this finished before the new congress is sworn in. Why? Fewer republicans and more new conservatives who will not vote for this crap. There is no time to amend and revote. Whatever the Senate passes Boner will twist arms to get passed.
Just heard from Brown's office that they are voting at 1:40.
The House will pass it. There are good things in it as it stands. Obama caved to the 400/450k limit. AMT is gone permenantly. The cuts come later and they will.
The House will pass it. There are good things in it as it stands, such as it is. Obama caved to the 400/450k limit. Give him that much. AMT is gone permanently. The cuts come later and they will.
You must be Boner in disguise. Name ONE SINGLE TIME the cuts (real cuts) came later. I have ocean front property in Kansas I bet I can sell you.
Not holding my breath but this part had to be done.
Call me all the names you want. The fact remains that this part needed to be passed and we are not going to get everything we want right now in this bill.
Rhinelander - I agree, its a good start. If the House throws in a few more things the public really likes this could be a good start. I would ask for ending 'child tax credits for illegals' and pay raises for Gov't employees. It would be hard for the RATs to turn down those two items in the face of public opinion.
Oh certainly. Hell I'd call for dissolving SSI and SSDI. Preserve SS for what it was meant for, turn Medicrap all back to the states.
There's still going to be a 20 trillion dollar plus debt by the end of this decade.
Spare me the drama about "cuts."
We've all learned by now that Washington's "cuts" aren't really "cuts."
If they were real cuts, we would have a balanced budget by now in this country.
But notice we don't and won't with the GOP business as usual crowd in charge.
My own senator Pat Toomey proposed a balanced budget ten years down the road and Paul Ryan's much ballyhooed ideas put the balanced budget ten years plus down the road.....
Yeah, it's all reductions in the amount of increase. Sickening reality. Not only do 'entitlements' need to be really cut but entire departments need to be cut.
'Tis not a name but a fact that has been ignored for decades. Enjoy your pragmatic waltzes and rule of men.
Mitchy called Biden so he could ride in on a white horse, you couldn't see the white horse because his teeth were so white everyone was blinded. Way to go, Mitchie! God knows I despise these people.
Wisconsinlady, I've decided not to bother God with prayers about these crooks in government. Apparently He doesn't care one way or the other. So I'll use my prayers to ask that His will be done and that I be able to accept whatever His will is.
Heard Krauthiemer(sp?) say the same thing this evening. Nearly tossed my supper. Just another reason why I find ALL politicians such loathsome bastards.
What color is the sky in your world?
None the less, there's some truth to it. I can't believe how meny people here talk like the GOP has a choice between raising taxes or not. The truth is they cannot stop a tax increase. Maybe some folks finally get that the choice is between higher taxes for a small percentage of top earners or tax increases on everyone. Of course they agreed to the whole "fiscal cliff" deal in the first place because everyone thought we would have a pub president and congress. If we did it would have been brilliant. Oh well...
Puh-leeze. Enough of the optics, weve seen enough already. I cant believe someone would say that...must be RINO advisors...and we saw how well that turned out last election.
When the media owns the message and are in the tank for The Won, every little bit the Republicans can do to get their message through is helpful. I am amazed that we actually got to see and hear a member of Congress criticize the president's fiscal cliff "speech" yesterday.
I need to go into the Physic business. All year long I have ranted about the GOP and how they are the go along to get along party and a few days ago I posted this reply on FR:
Sunday, December 30, 2012 9:28:45 AM · 11 of 28
DH to Libloather
All of this over the cliff garbage is just that.
The Republicans caved in weeks ago and are waiting until the very list hour to finally make it public so that it will look like they fought almost to the death to capitulate to the enemy (Democrats).
In that way, they can say they did the best they could.
I expect the breakthrough..(ie. cave in) to occur about 11 pm on the final day before the cliff is reached.
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NEW ULM – Due to improved financial forecasts, Minnesota school districts will be receiving payment of the full amount of state funding withheld from them as part of improving the state budget situation, Superintendent Harold Remme told the District 88 Board of Education Thursday.
This money is not new funding, but it will improve cash flow, said Remme. The total payback of shifted funds for District 88 is $2,828,324, he added.
The money is expected to be received by July 1, said Remme. It will help offset the $4 million borrowed for cash flow purposes, he added.
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The ABCs Of Using Your VHF Marine Radio
May 22, 2013
Leave it to those Hollywood movies to teach all us boaters a bad habit or two. When they've run out of gas and are running late for a wedding, the first response for actors on the big screen seems to be to grab the radio microphone and start shouting MAYDAY! But while that may be fine for dramatic effect, it's the last thing you should do in real life. More on that in a minute.
For now just understand that if there's one piece of safety equipment on your boat that rivals a life jacket in terms of being valuable for you (and your guests) in an emergency, it's your VHF marine radio (either handheld or fixed-mount). When you're out of cell phone service coverage (or the battery's dead or you left it on your charger at home), your VHF radio can summon the help you need in the case of an accident. Certain frequencies, such as channels 9 and 16, are monitored by the Coast Guard (or other boating law enforcement agency) and, when used properly, a marine radio can be an effective way to communicate with other vessels, along with harbormasters and marinas, for various reasons.
And it's important to know and respect the appropriate etiquette for using a VHF radio to make sure your messages are clearly understood and a proper response can be put into effect. Here are some key points to remember when using your marine radio.
Know Where It Is
Although recreational power boats under 65 feet in length are not required to have a marine radio on board, it's really a good idea to have one whenever you go out. Fixed-mount radios are just that, fixed to the helm like your CD player. Handhelds can be stowed out of the way, but always know where it is. Emergencies can happen quickly, whether it's aboard your boat or on another vessel.
Monitor Channel 16
When your radio is on but not transmitting, keep it on Channel 16. You are required to come to the aid of other vessels and Channel 16 is used for hailing other boaters. You can switch to another agreed-upon channel after contact is made. This channel is also used for weather alerts and reports of hazards to navigation.
Radio Checks
Rather than use "blind" radio checks, the current preferred methods for determining if your radio is working properly are to call another boat directly (by name) or contact a known shore station (marina, fueling station, etc.). Another idea is to tune to a weather frequency. Chances are that if you can hear the weather broadcast, your radio is working, and the antenna is likely sound.
Keep It Clean
Don't use bad language or broadcast anything besides clear, easy-to-understand requests or instructions. For that reason, make sure you supervise use by children and anyone not familiar with the rules.
Speak, Release, Wait
VHF radios work like walkie-talkies, not telephones. For that reason, only one person can talk at a time. You press the button, send your message (boat name, radio channel, location, and "over"), release the button and wait for a response. Remember that others may be trying to use the channel as well, so make sure you listen first and make sure they are finished before starting your transmission.
Hooked On Phonetics
Because of the technology and the less-than-perfect conditions in which VHF radios are often used, remember that it's often hard to understand numbers and certain letters. When stating numbers, say each number individually. If you're at channel marker 316, say "three-one-six" instead of "three-sixteen." Also, there's a reason the phonetic alphabet has been around a long time. It works. Study up! Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliet, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu
Mayday Is The Last Resort
Don't ever say "mayday" unless you have a real emergency that threatens someone's life or puts property in immediate danger. Other boaters and the Coast Guard will converge on a mayday distress call, and you will not be popular if a child or crew member is goofing around with the radio. Mayday is a 911 call on the water. Make sure everyone on board knows the rules. If you do have a legitimate mayday call, say it three times, followed by your location and your situation.


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This is Homeless Awareness Month
The Beacon of Hope Shelter reaches out with love to those on the fringes of society, those who have nowhere else to turn, and those whom others have forgotten. We not only care for the immediate physical needs of the homeless, we help them overcome the challenges that led to their plight so they can learn to stand on their own again, as productive and contributing members of our community.
October is homeless awareness month. At a minimum we need to increase awareness of this ever growing segment of our population. The impact of homelessness is well known at the Beacon of Hope. What we didn't realize was the impact it has had on the people and organizations that support us. What I really would like to share with you is testimonies of our volunteers who we appreciate so much.
Susan Miller Collins
I joined Steve Roe on a trip to the homeless camps in Des Moines and I met people that didn't want to stay at the new multimillion dollar facility because it felt sterile and unwelcoming. When we went to visit I completely understood what they meant as I found myself feeling the same way. Oddly enough when I think back on the status of the Beacon and the renovations and "mess" it didn't feel sterile or uninviting. I felt safe and secure and that says a lot being a female volunteer in a men's shelter. I also had the pleasure of working with Fort Dodge Senior High and Todd Constable in bringing homeless men into his class to talk with him about their stories. I watched as these young minds were asking tremendous questions and you could see that they truly wanted to affect change in the world around them.
Every moment that you spend working with someone who doesn't know what tomorrow holds has the power to change you. The staff and the men all have stories and experiences that are amazing and unique. I found myself identifying and healing issues that I had thought better left forgotten. I realized that I am a person, I have a name, a story, I am real, I exist, and I matter.
David A. Grindberg, senior pastor, St. Olaf Lutheran Church
God sure has an odd way of doing business. I mean, who would have ever guessed that God would use a heat wave to change lives?
It was a couple of summers ago now, during one of those long, hot 100-plus degree stretches.
Beacon of Hope was not air conditioned. Meanwhile the St. Olaf fellowship hall air conditioning was stuck in the on position. We couldn't turn it off. Our church council invited the Beacon to be our guests. What happened next was nothing short of amazing. Before those mattresses made their way up 11th street, you could feel the congregation changing.
My conversations with Steve Roe solidified a friendship. Our women fixed a meal. I fielded numerous phone calls, members who were thrilled that St. Olaf was doing this. Worship that Sunday was electric. As we gathered around the Word and shared in the sacrament, you could feel Christ's presence.
In the midst of all of this, a couple of the guys pulled me aside, wanted to thank me. It felt so odd – them thanking me? Thanking us? We were the ones who should be doing the thanking. Simply by coming and being our guests, those men became treasures that left me speechless. (And let me tell you, leaving this preacher speechless is no small thing.)
That was two years ago and the treasures keep coming. To this all I can say is thank you, gentlemen.
Thank you for being our guests.
In that regard, I'd like to invite all of you to spend a little time at the Beacon. Go to chapel services, prepare a meal, or just hang out and get to know the guys. However be warned, if you do stop by you may leave a changed person.
A heat wave – all of this started with a heat wave. It's an odd way of doing business, wouldn't you say?
Sharon Perkins, Trinity United Methodist Church
I am one of six women from Trinity United Methodist Church who have dedicated one day a week to cook and serve a homemade, nutritious meal to the men at the Beacon of Hope homeless shelter.
Steve Roe's vision and dedication to this dream inspired many to come scrub, peel, mend and paint to make this facility habitable for the homeless. We too felt the need to help, and have used our talents to prepare and serve meals to the men for over two years now. We have come to know the individuals who reside at the shelter. Some who are there for only a short period of time, and some who are there longer. Many stop back at the kitchen and thank us for the meal and express their appreciation.
I cannot tell you how blessed we are with this mission and the sense of peace and fulfillment that we feel at serving in this small measure to those who need to be shown that we care.
I recall particularly Ted, a young man who was abandoned at a young age by his mother. I cared what happened to him and we talked frequently at the meals we served. I was amazed by his courage and persistence to make his life better. I learned later that he told Steve I was like the mother he never had. I am humbled to think that taking the time to talk and encourage could make such a difference. Ted has since left the shelter, has a job and his own apartment.
The Beacon of Hope is like that. Beacon of Hope is a faith-based mission, thus ineligible for any federal or state funding. Beacon of Hope has a tremendous capacity for caring, providing shelter, food, clothing, and teaching about the love of God. The Beacon of Hope depends on donations, whether it is time, food, monetary, or simply prayer. It does not matter why these men find themselves homeless, they just need our help at this time in their lives. Compassion and caring are good things. If you need an answer to what we are called to do in this world, please read Matthew 25:34-40. It may change your life.
Steve Roe is director of the Beacon of Hope Shelter.


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Women's Rowing Third at WCC's
The Lions finished in a tie for third in the team standings at the 2013 WCC Championship while Hannah Osborne and Mackenzi Sherman earned All-WCC honors.
Men's N4+ Takes Gold at WIRA's, Women's V4+ Earns Bronze
A trio of Lion crews medalled Sunday at the 2013 WIRA Championships including the men's N4+, men's LTWT N4+ and women's V4+.
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My situation is that I got rid of my stage gear years ago and I basically have equipment and instuments for home recording purposes.
The best thing for my participation would probably be to play bass since I lack a pro keyboard and pro guitar gear. I don't have a very big ego but it's still big enough that I would want to sing lead about 20% of the time. That's about has often as George Harrison sang...lol. I can sing mid to low range lead and I can sing harmony OK. I'm insecure about my singing, I have good days and bad, so if you guys said that I suck, I wouldn't be to offended...lol
I have an idea.....Why don't you print what songs you would like to do. Indicate what key or what the first chord of the song is. Indicate what songs you would want to deligate to other vocalist in the band so that if we all did get around to jammin we'd all have a bit of a heads up on the songs. I found that this is a good system when band members live far enough apart that they can't assemble as often as they'd like. It cuts out the time wasted on B.S. like having to show each other how to play the songs from scratch. Assuming that anyone who would play in the band would have most of these songs on CD/tape/vinyl or at least be familiar enough with these tunes. I have in one form or another all John LPs....Paul LPs....George LPs sans "ET"/ "33 1/2" and "DARK HORSE" and with Ringo I only have the greatest hits and the LP "Ringo".
You give me a tentative list of say.....15 songs and I can have the bass parts or any other instruments figured out by the time you want to play.
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Forestville discusses fees for stage crew services
FORESTVILLE – Since the Forestville High School renovated its auditorium, the space has been an asset for student groups and the community alike.
The district charges a fee for groups outside of the school; however, this charge does not include the services for stage crew, which are now provided free.
This was the topic for discussion at the Forestville Board of Education meeting Thursday. Business Administrator Carolyn Robertson explained students in the stage crew club, along with teachers, currently volunteer their time for outside groups.
"They have felt that there are times when the performances were kind of taking advantage of (having the stage crew) by needing them for multiple days and for rehearsals plus the shows," she said.
She said it was suggested for outside groups a fee be included, the proceeds of which would go to the stage crew club.
"The kids could then use it to buy equipment like microphones and stuff like that or they could use it to have a pizza party for the kids … They just thought a nominal fee would make people think if they need stage crew there for five or six or seven days," Robertson added.
The suggested fee would be $20 for each hour after two hours. Board members said they are receptive to the change and the matter will be put to a vote at the next meeting March 7.
Robertson also reported on the budget committee. She said the committee is looking at costs and its fund balance and making five-year projections.
There will be a budget presentation Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. in the high school library.
Superintendent Charles Leichner reported having continued shared services talks with Silver Creek Superintendent Daniel Ljiljanich.
"We talked about things we can do as districts and what, in a very preliminary fashion, we could do to work together in a way that could help both of us … I'm thankful to be in a position to move that dialogue ahead … Forestville Central School is more than sustainable – we are holding our own and doing a nice job; we are moving ahead aggressively and we are looking at every opportunity we have to increase the academic opportunities for our kids in addition to extracurricular activities," he said.
Board President Sylvester Cleary also reported he was appointed to the Federal Relations Network. He explained only three school board members for each congressional district are selected for the FRN. His duties with the FRN are to make them aware of the district's positions on federal issues and make sure all local boards know about federal bills and initiatives.
He said he attended an FRN meeting in Washington D.C. recently where he met with senators Chuck Schumer and Kristin Gillibrand and Congressman Tom Reed .
"We made them aware of our particular situation here in Forestville and the rest of the schools in our area and I would like to report to you that they know Forestville exists. They understood our plight," he said.
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That small total represents the remaining players from the 2005 World Series championship team on the current White Sox roster. With Paul Konerko, Freddy Garcia and A.J. Pierzynski playing under the walk-away year of their respective contracts, and closer Bobby Jenks and ace-hurler Mark Buehrle facing free agency in 2012, this 2010 season could represent the last hurrah together for this special group.
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End Time: Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 12:00am
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Please join us at our fundraiser. $20 entry gets you food and drinks. We will have side boards and chinese raffles. Please contact me for tickets or to buy horses. We are also pre-selling a $10 side board. Please invite friends. We do need a head count by February 28th. Also, business owners, please contact me if you have interest in sponsoring a race or advertising in the race book.
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Hi matcha and chawan -ofiles.
I thought it might be fun to have a place to share our morning's matcha and chawan with some pics.
This one is by Master Ronin Ceramurai, a soft matt black, ash glazed, rabbit's fur chawan.
This was my mornings matcha today.
(Edit - addition): might be fun to share pics and comments on the matcha, its flavor and aroma, its origin, maker, story, name, etc &/or the chawan, its origin, maker, story, etc -- or not. Might also be cool to include (if desired) one's mood this morning and maybe even how the mood evolves with a bit of that green elixir. But maybe no hard and fast rules - maybe this morning, there is a need for simplicity, or a lack of capacity for complexity, or a passion for the opposite...


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Freedom or safety?
To the editor:
A family comes to America on a political asylum visa they receive government: housing, food stamps, health care and both of their sons received scholarships for higher learning. It seems like they would be grateful for the charity and in America be able to practice their religion without harassment or judgment. Freedom is wonderful.
Apparently this family didn't see it that way. The mother had to leave the country to avoid shoplifting charges for clothes. Her two young sons become religious terrorists; one died in a gun battle, the other ran into hiding.
Here's where it gets crazy; did you catch it? Homeland Security – the Military, State police, local police, ATF, and FBI searched hundreds of homes at a cost of thousands of dollars to try and find one 19 year old brainwashed kid. Did they have a search warrant? Was it a test run to see if all those government agencies could work together to shut a city down, how the media would react and how much the public would tolerate? That part of their test worked, they entered many homes without a complaint – that we know of. If it wasn't for a citizen they may not have captured the kid; in all their searching they couldn't find him. I wonder what other high tech sensors that they have on those Black Hawk helicopters?
Our government will give him free medical treatment for his wounds, room and board and an attorney for his trial.
Gun control; nothing short of removing every semi-automatic gun and high capacity magazines will completely stop mass killings with guns. That's never going to happen. But wait; was what happened in Boston a trial run? I could be wrong, never say never. At the same time anyone that thinks they could stop government tyranny with a gun is nuts. With out vote is the way we stop government tyranny.
Freedom or safety; what are we willing to tolerate to be safe? is the computer chip under our skin next?
My "Christian" brothers and sisters; fear is a spirit that is moving swiftly across this planet; don't let it steal your joy, your freedom. Our battle is not against flesh and blood-Ephesians 6:12. God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love and of a sound mind-2Timothy 1:7.
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perennial herbs are often harvested twice a year... [...] I stand by the statement that herbs are harvested "once a year".
Also, the second sentence of the above quote begs the question of the necessity of flowering for harvest. In actuality, herbs are harvested BEFORE flowering
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p.s. I also use only the best imported extra-virgin olive oils... if the photo I'm trying to attach comes through, check out the last line on the label....
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WILSON, Richard William, 71, of Marquette died Friday March 1, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; three children, Tanya (Perry) Lund of Gladstone, Kelly (David) Rumney of DeWitt, and Gary (Melissa) of Marquette; a brother Charlie of Sacramento, CA, and four grandchildren. A visitation will be held Saturday, March 9, from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming, followed by a celebration of his life at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Fr. Larry Van Damme will officiate.


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Yesterday, the White House hosted a Forum to Combat Human Trafficking to highlight the Obama Administration's accomplishments in the fight against modern slavery, demonstrate its ongoing and steadfast commitment to this issue, and engage the stakeholder community. Director of the Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muñoz; Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett; and Assistant to the President, Chief of Staff to the First Lady, and Executive Director of the Council on Women and Girls Tina Tchen spoke to partners from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the faith community, and the private sector to underscore the President's commitment to this effort at home and abroad. Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano also spoke at the forum to emphasize the work going on across government to put a stop to this crime. Additionally, a new Federal Strategic Action Plan on Services for Victims of Human Trafficking in the United States was released for public comment yesterday.
Secretary Kerry joined by video to introduce the first-ever Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons. Director Muñoz announced the recipients of the award: advocate Florrie Burke, for her work to develop comprehensive services for survivors and promote the victim-centered approach; and global hospitality and travel company Carlson, for adopting and promoting business practices that seek to protect victims of human trafficking.
Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Bill Corr moderated a panel on the victim-centered approach to combating trafficking, which included a survivor and advocate, a member of the President's Advisory Council on Faith-based and Community Partnerships, and myself. In my remarks, I discussed the importance of engagement and collaboration among stakeholders in the fight against slavery. By combining resources, expertise, unique insights, and technology, partnerships maximize our individual and collective efforts to protect victims of trafficking and bring their abusers to justice, while working to prevent further exploitation. The Strategic Action Plan embraces this strategy of collaboration by calling for stronger partnerships, while strengthening interagency coordination. The Forum concluded with demonstrations focused on technology-based solutions, and another panel on private-sector innovation supporting law enforcement efforts to combat child sex trafficking.
At the forum, we announced the State Department's new public-private partnership with New Perimeter, LLC, a non-profit organization established by the global law firm DLA Piper. We developed this partnership to increase the availability of pro bono legal services for trafficking victims and training for legal professionals to ensure they have the tools they need to deal with this crime. We know where the gaps are, and we need to take steps to close them. That may mean connecting lawyers in small communities with other service providers, and training them to provide a range of legal services to victims and to the organizations that assist them. It also means training judges and prosecutors about the needs of victims and the complexities of trafficking cases.
By linking the expertise of our diplomats and the global reach of DLA Piper (which employs more than 4,000 lawyers in more than 30 countries), I am confident we can make a real difference improving victims' access to justice. Similarly, the new Federal Strategic Action Plan will help ensure that victims in the United States get the support and services they need to move forward. A steadily growing number of partnerships across domestic and international communities means a more robust, comprehensive approach to attacking this problem and to walking with survivors on their road freedom.
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Jacqueline Z. in Maine writes:
The Table needs to be larger for these events. Many smaller, specialized NGO's have relevant information, strategies and thoughts on the subjects at hand.
Organization budget, size and visual or ground presence should not be the only determining factors.The problem is complex and fought on many fronts. Screen applicants fairly. Ambassador Luis CdeBaca, you have met with many of us and know this to be true.
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Susan C. in Florida writes:
It is essential that we bring attention to this continuing, and horrific, problem. I live in a state, Florida, that is a "gateway" to this awful practice. How much time is spent by the states themselves in combating this horrid situation? I read very little about it here in Florida. I realize that it is difficult with such a large coastal area, as Florida has, but is that the problem, or is the real problem that this practice is very profitable for many people. Just like the drug trade, too many individuals are making large sums of money from this situation. Sadly, "money' talks and most of these people who are "sold" have little or no voice at all. When will we value human beings,no matter that they are poor, over the "almighty" dollar? Maybe then we will make progress as the human race. Until then, I see little hope that we can stop human trafficking. After all, it makes a profit.


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Now there's a new way to access the Sac State wireless network: SafeConnect. SafeConnect is a product that will help ensure the safety and security of the Sac State Network and your computer.
What to Expect:
- When you go to access the SacLink Secure wireless network, you'll be presented with a screen that asks you to enter your SacLink and Password.
- Once you're logged in, you'll be asked to download a small software program called SafeConnect, which will check your system to ensure it meets Sac State's current security requirements. Follow the onscreen instructions to install SafeConnect.
What you can do now:
To speed up your wireless registration, you can install the PolicyKey ahead of time. (If you are using a Sac State-owned laptop and don't have administrative rights, you may need to ask the IRT Service Desk for assistance)
How can you prepare for SafeConnect?
First, you will need to make sure your computer is set up to look for any available updates to your Operating System. You will also need to make sure you have current anti-virus/spyware protection installed on your machine.
Operating System Updates:
Although SafeConnect only requires that your machine be set to detect avaialble Operating System updates in order to access the Sac State Network, making sure that you've installed those updates is recommended for maintaining you system's security.
- For Windows machines, you can visit http://www.update.microsoft.com/ to determine if any new updates are available.
- For information on how to update your Mac operating system, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338.
Examples of Free Anti-Virus Options:
- Free Windows Option - Microsoft Security Essentials: http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/mse.aspx
- Free Mac Option - Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-edition/download.aspxtag=dropDownForm;productListing.
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When will the change take place?
The SafeConnect service will be implemented in Fall 2011 and will initially affect students, staff, and guests. Initially faculty members will be excluded.
What is the impact on the campus?
Beginning in the Fall, the SafeConnect implementation will allow us to verify that machines connecting via our wireless network, residence hall service, open jacks or SacVPN have update-to-date critical operating system patches as well as antivirus/spyware protection installed. SafeConnect will allow us to notify users of any steps they need to take in order to meet minimum security standards. Additionally, we will be able to restrict network access for vulnerable machines and those used for RIAA copywrite infringing activity in order to secure our campus resources and protect Sac State from copywrite infringement liability.
What are the benefits to Sac State?
SafeConnect will allow our campus to address the risk posed by the growing use of personally owned devices on our campus network. Additionally, this feature will keep Sac State's user community better informed about the status of their devices and encourage keeping those devices updated and secure.
Campus resources will be better protected by our SafeConnect use because we will be able to ensure that devices connecting to our network meet minimum security standards and restrict access for machines that pose unacceptable risk. SafeConnect will also allow Sac State to limit its potential liability for any RIAA copyright infringement law violations by campus users.
How will I be affected?
This will only affect users connecting personal computers/devices to our wireless network, the Residence Hall network, open jacks or SacVPN. Please note that Faculty connecting personal devices will, at least initially, be excluded from the requirements enforced by SafeConnect. Furthermore, any university owned machines will automatically be kept up to date with the latest security patches and malware protections using the "systems management appliance" called "Kbox" so they should always be in compliance with the Network Access Control's security requirements.
When you attempt to log on to the campus network with your personal device, you will be prompted to install SafeConnect. The agent will then perform a "health" check on your machine to let you know if you are up to date with your operating system's critical patches and if you have approved antivirus/spyware tools installed.
If your machine receives a clean bill of health from SafeConnect, you will be allowed full network access. If you receive a message with information on performing updates, you will have a two week grace period in which to meet the outlined requirements.
If you exceed the two week grace period for updating your machine or are potentially violating RIAA copywrite infringement laws using the campus network, access restrictions may be applied. Network access can be restricted entirely or limited to only on campus resources. Please note that these additional access controlling features will not be implemented until after October 26th, 2011.
What exactly does SafeConnect do?
The SafeConnect will answer basic yes/no questions regarding basic versioning and patch level information of the machine it's on and relay that information so that the NAC can provide the appropriate response. This agent does not monitor your machine/activity beyond retrieving basic yes/no information for these system "health checks". Additionally, SafeConnect is entirely passive when you are off the campus network and will not continue monitoring or communicating information about your machine.
Is SafeConnect available for all operating systems?
SafeConnect is available for the most commonly used operating systems including:
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Hello all! I've decided to stop lurking and become a fully fledged member, and I have some matcha questions that I hope someone can help me with!
I bought some matcha and a whisk a few months ago and was fairly underwhelmed. The original matcha I got wasn't the greatest quality (I was a penniless but aspirational student ) but actually I thought the taste wasn't unpleasant - sort of vegetal? On the other hand, it also didn't blow me away. I then bought a whisk (having realised that a fork wouldn't do the job...) which made the texture much more palatable but did nothing special for the taste. I also got a free sample of a better quality matcha, much brighter in colour, but that didn't really taste much different. Also, I tried so many times to get the lovely creamy foam that you see in all the pictures...and I'm getting nothing like it
I've been trying to decide whether my problems are due to the quality of my matcha or the fact that our water is incredibly hard...is that making the foam-challenge impossible? And finally - is it actually possible to achieve a creamy matcha that tastes different to a vegetal green tea?
Hope someone can help with my matcha dilemma