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In short: Great event, too windy thoughIn full: If it wasn't for the wind, this course would be very fast. Date of review: June 24, 2013
In short: LOVED IT!!!In full: great event, great support, great everything.Too windy though, but nothing is perfect.Date of review: April 14, 2013
In short: Ran last year, ran this one and planning to run next year!In full: Excellent race, I can't wait to do it again. It is very hilly! And the big climb at Budock is just evil!I used this race as part of my training for Worcester marathon in April, so a PB wasn't in my mind, so I tried to go slow and enjoyed it!Date of review: March 17, 2013
In short: Did it last year, done it this year and i will do it again next year.In full: Just one of this local events that a runner can't miss, very flat, very fast, quick 10k. Nice view of the river on the way back to the stands. Nice medal at the end and back to town straight after for a coffee. See you next year, cheers!Date of review: July 15, 2012
In short: My third Malvern Half and back next year!In full: One of my favourite, been doing it for three years and looking forward to the next one. Everything went ok, the flooded parts were a bit annoying but thats what you get when it rains.Date of review: June 24, 2012
In short: Great event, great support!In full: Great event, great atmosphere, amazing support from the crowd! Some mile markers missing which is very frustrating if you are after a PB or a certain pace, and I am not sure but I feel like the official half marathon distance of 13.1 miles was actually 13.2 miles which adds another minute.Great event though!Date of review: April 15, 2012
In short: great eventIn full: It was great for the first time, maybe next year will be even better. Managed to get a new PB even though the some hills were just plain evil.As someone already said, those cones by mile 11 were nasty, just an evil mind would put them there. The climb at Budock was the worst for me. But in general I loved it and I cant wait to do it again! Falmouth has such nice atmosphere. The goodie bag was great.Date of review: March 18, 2012
In short: My second Malvern Half and I still love it!In full: It is a great event, it is quite flat and fast, good for PB. The wind was at some points too strong, and the last 3 miles were a struggle to fight off the wind of slowing me down.Date of review: May 29, 2011
In short: The hardest half I have run, and I loved it!In full: This was the hardest steepest run I have done in my life, I still don't know how I managed to finish 11. But I loved it, very organised, nice support, lovely scenery, I will definitely do it again.Date of review: March 31, 2011
In short: crap logistics and organisationIn full: I hated the start, many runners with the wrong color standing at the front, I spent the first 7 miles overtaking slow runners that had colors that were supposed to be behind me at the start. There was also a part where the road was too narrow for the thousands of runners and some of us had to join the opposite lane for the oncoming runners!EDF is also a 'green' company, well, all the rubbish produced by this marathon is anything but 'green'Date of review: October 24, 2010
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Feminism, Pop-Culture | Posted by Christina T on 03/5/2014
Who Are You Calling A Feminist?
Feminism is confronting its "uncool" reputation all over again, but this time it's the least likely candidates rejecting the movement: women. Celebrities like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift and others have all made statements indicating that they're less than eager to take up the feminist mantle.
Quirky, trend-setting celebrity Lady Gaga, is a New York pop singer best known for performing in outfits akin to knickers and heels. Her appearance is aggressively sexual and in control, like many a male rock star. She has also attracted attention for her blatant rejection of feminism. In one interview she said: "I'm not a feminist – I hail men, I love men. I celebrate American male culture, and beer, and bars and muscle cars."
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The Grande Finale with Graphic 45
November 4, 2011 by Ellen
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Today is our last day with Graphic 45 but that doesn't mean that you won't see more Graphic goodness here in the future. Don't forget that we have one of these awesome packs for grabs, too! Our Signature Series Cardstock...it's FabUlous! In the past we have teamed up with Graphic 45 for our Core Impressions and this past summer we debuted the Signature Series. Now you can get the gorgeous Graphic 45 designs on our cardstock AND their "signature" colors! So if you have loads of Graphic 45 sitting at home waiting to be used, this pack of cardstock will match perfectly.
AND of course we are giving one away here!!! Make sure you head over to the Graphic 45 Blog for more chances to win!
AND we always do a little something over on our Facebook page, too, so make sure you check in there often. Graphic 45 has a Facebook page so make sure you go over there and tell them how much you looooove them :):):)
We have some amazing altered pieces for you today.
First up is an album AND matching frame set from Design Team Member Char Dobson. LOVE how these ladies worked the metal door plates from Graphic 45 Staples collection!!!! LOOK at all that Graphic 45 Core Impressions Timeless collection! We love how our Cardstock looks with shine so Char used some Maya Mist …looks gorgeous, don't you think?
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Here are some details on the album. The album is Graphic 45. These premade Policy Envelopes from the Staples collection make creating minis so easy!!!! Char used Glue Arts and Helmar Adhesives to help create this gorgeous mini,too.
AND a printer's tray with Designer April Derrick. The details are amazing.
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April die cut out the treasures title using the Graphic 45 Signature Series cardstock and then applied glossy accents to the top so when it dried it has a 3-d effect.
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U.P. Health Plan turns 15
MARQUETTE – Concerning the future of the Upper Peninsula Health Plan, the prognosis is good.
The Marquette-based company celebrated its 15th anniversary in August and the National Committee for Quality Assurance – a not-for-profit organization whose rankings are the industry standard for measuring health care quality – has ranked the plan 18th in the nation among Medicaid managed-care organizations and 6th in Michigan.
"Obviously we work very hard for those numbers, but we couldn't do it without the physicians' help," said Dennis Smith, president and CEO of the U.P. Health Plan. "We never would have been successful, we never would have gotten this far, had the physician community not really … bought into everything and served on our committees or really kind of helped us, given us ideas of better ways to do things."
As a Medicaid managed-care organization, the UPHP acts much as a private insurance company does. When you go see your doctor, for example, the UPHP is billed for the health services he or she provides. You might have a copay or coinsurance due, but most of the expense is covered by your health plan. With a Medicaid MCO, the state of Michigan – via the federal government – contracts companies like the UPHP to pay your doctor with Medicaid funds, giving them a fixed fee – called "capitation" – for their members each year.
The Upper Peninsula Health Plan began as the second phase of an idea from U.P. hospital CEOs. Three years earlier, in 1995, the executives had formed the Upper Peninsula Health Care Network corporation in order to coordinate health care delivery, share services and promote collaboration with providers across the U.P.
"They wanted to put Medicaid into managed care because they were relatively sure they could increase the quality of care, reduce the overall cost, reduce a lot of the duplicate costs and eliminate waste, but yet the population would … be healthier," Smith said.
The UPHCN – for which Smith serves as executive director – wanted to bid on the Medicaid services, Smith said, but because they were unable to do so, they "created a series of companies to be the management companies, then UPHP was formed really to bid on the managed care Medicaid contract in 1998."
When it started in 1998, the Upper Peninsula Health Plan had only a handful of employees, managed the health care of 1,900 Yoopers and partnered with 300 hospitals, clinics and medical providers across the U.P. Today the provider network has grown to include more than 900 hospitals, offices and individuals offering services to more than 30,000 members. Their staff now number 86.
"I think like everybody else, it was just good planning and dumb luck," Smith said of the company's success. Originally working together with Wisconsin-based Mutual of Wausau Insurance Corp. as a for-profit entity, Smith said when the relationship with Wausau changed, the UPHP created its own claims system and "started hiring people that basically were part of UPHP." The plan became a not-for-profit company in 2003 and remained so until 2012, when Marquette General Hospital – who owns more than 50 percent of the company – was bought by Duke LifePoint. Smith said, "The acquisition of Marquette General Hospital – who's a stockholder – by (Duke) LifePoint moved us from a nonprofit to (a Limited Liability Co)."
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act – known as "Obamacare" – will be another positive for the company moving forward. The ACA won't at all affect the way UPHP provides its services, Smith said, and in fact will add 12,000 to 16,000 more members to the UPHP – a 37 to 50 percent increase.
The "Healthy Michigan" plan Gov. Snyder signed into law Sept. 16 uses federal funding from the ACA and is designed to reform Medicaid and expand eligibility to nearly half a million Michigan residents.
"Since we're strictly in government programs, as opposed to anything commercial, it should have a really positive effect … on us as a company," Smith said. "It will create some more jobs, and this whole population that's … had to go to the ER for its health care, that'll be eliminated because the focus for that particular population will be on preventative health."
Smith said the effect of taking on so many more members is having to hire more staff to accommodate them.
"We're probably going to be looking over the next two years to add anywhere from 15 to 20 more employees to help serve this population," he said.
As they expand, the UPHP might also soon be looking for a new headquarters.
"We've outgrown this building and now we're in the city hall next door – the old city hall – and we're kind of pushing this building as far as growth," Smith said.
Zach Jay can be reached at 906-486-4401.


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In Michigan's Hazel Park School District, every principal and teacher is "highly effective," but student achievement earns an F in 10 of 16 categories, reports Michigan Capitol Confidential. Four elementary schools and the high school earned D's and F's. The junior high got the top grade, a C in reading.
The district's proficiency numbers nosedived when Michigan raised cut scores on state exams. The district is 60 percent white, 36 percent black; 59 percent of students qualify for a subsidized lunch.
A state law in 2011 ordered schools to rate teachers and administrators by using one of four ratings: highly effective, effective, minimally effective and ineffective. Statewide, 97 percent of teachers were rated in the top two categories.
Michael Van Beek, education policy director at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, said the district would hurt morale among truly highly effective teachers.
"It does a disservice to the teachers themselves if the district is not going to differentiate and define what good teaching is," Van Beek said. "It doesn't help anyone. Think how insulting it is for a good teacher in that district. They know they are putting in the extra time but are getting the exact same rating as one who may not be good at all. That's not treating teachers as professionals."
It's possible for a highly effective teacher to be unable to raise students to proficiency, especially if they're years behind at the start of the school year. But when everyone's highly effective, except for the students, there may be a problem defining "highly effective."


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Insitu Ready for Production of RQ-21A UAS
Insitu is ready to enter the Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) stage with its RQ-21A unmanned aircraft system (UAS), after reaching Milestone C under its Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) contract with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).
(RQ-21A in flight. Photo: Insitu.)
NAVAIR issued the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) STUAS contract to the Boeing subsidiary in 2010, to begin development of the RQ-21A, a variant of the company's Integrator--designed to provide maritime tracking and monitoring of vessel movements.
During the EMD phase of the contract Insitu was required to build six aerial vehicles to support land and shipboard testing. On Wednesday, NAVAIR announced the $11.7 million LRIP contract, allowing the company to enter the initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) phase of development.
"The sense of urgency and driving force behind our NAVAIR and Insitu team has been, and continues to be, the simple fact that the RQ-21A UAS will be the first organic & dedicated multi-intelligence UAS for U.S. Marine Corps and Navy tactical commanders," said PMA-263 Program Manager Col. Jim Rector. "The real-time, actionable intelligence and maritime domain awareness coming from multiple sensors off an expeditionary and ship-capable Group 3 sized UAS accelerates the 'when & how' our commanders will receive, process, disseminate and act on intelligence."
Insitu conducted the first maritime flight with the RQ-21A earlier this year. NAVAIR expects the first production RQ-21A to be complete by May 2014.
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Are you ready for the zombie apocalypse?
Just kidding. That's only in the movies.
Are you ready for Emergency Preparedness Month? That might be a question worth considering.
Whether you believe a zombie outbreak is a real possibility or not, it's always a good idea to prepare for an emergency situation. However, emergency preparedness often falls into the same category as flossing your teeth: we all know we should do it, but we never find the time (who has an extra five minutes to pull string around their teeth every night anyway??).
One reason for our inaction is the very word "emergency." When we hear emergency, we think of devastating tornadoes, relentless floods, sky-high snow banks, or thundering earthquakes. While such disasters certainly meet the criteria for an emergency situation, those types of events aren't the only ones we should be prepared for. You should consider the possibility of minor emergencies such as extended power outages, financial hardships, and water shortage.
Another reason we don't run to the store right now to snag all of our emergency prep gear is because of the size of such an undertaking. If you've ever looked at a list of everything you should have in an emergency, it's a bit overwhelming. Collecting all of those supplies will be expensive and time-consuming, so you shrug and say "Why even try?"
We get it. So we've come up with a short, manageable list that you can get started on this month. Don't worry about buying everything at once. Just choose one item and go from there. Remember, the best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago--the second best time is today.
Lightweight and rechargeable, this lantern is the perfect light source for your 72-hour kit. You can plug it into a wall to charge, juice it up with a Goal Zero solar panel, or manually generate power with the hand crank. You can also charge a smaller device like your phone through the USB port on its base.
These plastic containers fold up when empty, so they're super portable and lightweight. When filled, the container holds 2.5 gallons of water. A carry handle and on/off spigot make the Reliance carriers a great item for both emergency prep and your weekend camping trip.
You probably know that collecting canned food and dry goods is important for emergency food storage; but how often do you think about how you'll cook that food? The outdoor oven provides everything you need for outdoor or emergency cooking. You've got an oven on the bottom for baking and a stove on top for grilling and boiling water. It truly is an all-in-one cooker. But it has the portability to go anywhere you need it. Try dragging your kitchen oven out of the house...
Speaking of food, you can start canning your own to get a head start on food storage. Not only will this save you money (when compared to buying all your canned food from the store), but it will also guarantee that you get to have the food you want in an emergency. Make a huge batch of what you love, then can it for later. This aluminum pot and basket set are perfect for water bath canning.
If you don't have to prepare for a big family, the Camp Oven might seem a bit hefty. For smaller, more individual cooking, the Rainier Campers Combo is the kit for you. It includes a compact, two-burner camp stove plus a griddle and a grill you can swap in and out for every meal. The stove doesn't take up very much room, so it won't be in the way when you don't need it. And when you do need it, you'll be glad to have it.
Like we said before, start this month with one item. You can collect food, water, and supplies over time. Before you know it, you'll have an emergency preparedness collection that could withstand even a zombie apocalypse--if it comes to that. Click on any of the suggestions above to start preparing today.


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It's not just that many U.S. students don't know civics or U.S. history, writes Stanford Education Professor William Damon. Increasingly, they don't care about citizenship.
"Being American is not really special," said one high school student in a survey. Another replied that citizenship is "stupid to me," saying, "I don't want to belong to any country. It just feels like you are obligated to this country."
Many influential educators believe "global citizenship" is the proper aim of civics instruction, not allegiance to the U.S., Damon writes.
As global citizens, it is argued, our primary identification should be with the humanity of the world, and our primary obligation should be to the universal ideals of human rights and justice.
Devotion to one's own nation state, commonly referred to as patriotism, is suspect because it may turn into a militant chauvinism or a dangerous "my country right or wrong" perspective.
Schools with large immigrant populations neglect teaching students about "American identity and the American tradition," he writes.
Educational critic Diane Ravitch observed this phenomenon when visiting a New York City school whose principal proudly spoke of the school's efforts to celebrate the cultures of all the immigrant students. Ravitch writes, "I asked him whether the school did anything to encourage students to appreciate American culture, and he admitted with embarrassment that it did not."
These and other American students are being urged to identify with, on the one hand, customs from the native lands they have departed and, on the other hand, with the abstract ideals of an amorphous global culture. Lost in between these romantic affiliations is an identification with the nation where these students actually will practice citizenship.
Adding to the dysfunction of this educational choice, as Ravitch writes, is the absurdity of teaching "a student whose family fled to this country from a tyrannical regime or from dire poverty to identify with that nation rather than with the one that gave the family refuge."
Damon suggests civics instructors teach students to take pride in their country's best traditions. In our recent history, students could learn about "the civil rights movement that extended rights to millions of citizens," the victories over totalitarianism that "extended new freedoms to millions of subjugated people in Europe and Asia" and "the building of a middle class that offered economic freedom" to citizens and immigrants alike.
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On the Occasion of Pope John Paul II's Visit to Jordan
Amman, Jordan
20 March 2000
Your Holiness,
Dear Friends,
With joy, hope and respect, I join all Jordanians in welcoming you to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. We welcome you to the Holy Land as a man of peace, whose message of reconciliation and harmony continues to echo throughout the world. We welcome you as a symbol of all that is pure and noble in this life: faith and prayer to Almighty God, and forgiveness for each other. We welcome you as a true reminder to us all that the power of love is a much stronger and harder one to attain than that of conflict and hatred. We welcome you as a fellow believer in God, the Compassionate and the Merciful.
Your Holiness,
The people of this historic land attach special significance to your historic visit. In many ways, it parallels that of Pope Paul VI in 1964, which touched with its message Muslims and Christians alike. In the words of His Majesty the late King Hussein: "It was not just a visit, it meant a great deal to us who believe in God, it meant a coming together of people of both religions. It was a very, very great happening." It is now your turn, Your Holiness, which brings the hope of a brighter future to those who have known nothing but the misery of the past. Hope for the Palestinians who yearn for justice and stability, a promise for the Israelis of security and acceptance, comfort for the Lebanese of a better tomorrow, and hope for the Syrians that the sad chapter of war is finally over. It is also a prayer for our Iraqi brothers and sisters for a new, brighter day to finally dawn upon them.
It is now your turn to remind us of important facts lest they be forgotten: the virtues of faith and the absolute need for forgiveness of one's enemies. Your presence testifies to a commitment and an insistence on justice that you have displayed wherever you have visited. It is a true legacy that reinforces our determination to seek peace where war was devastating, and to look for harmony where discord and affliction were present. It is a call for those believers in peace not to lose hope.
Your Holiness,
This is a unique and emotional moment that brings closer the meaning of tolerance and coexistence from a distant land of dreams. It is a moment that witnesses a pilgrimage by a holy man to a crossroads of history and geography, where religion and civilisation started, as ordained by God. I know well the spiritual nourishment that this brings, for I too have been blessed by God who enabled me to submit to him along with millions of believers in Mecca last week. The commonality of that experience is nowhere better expressed than in God's words:
O Mankind, We created you from a single pair of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other. Verily, the most honoured of you in the sight of God is he who is the most righteous of you. And God has full knowledge and is well-acquainted with all things. (Surah Al-Hujurat, Ayah 13)
As I welcome Your Holiness among us here in Jordan during this memorable Jubilee Year of Peace, let me express the warmth and anticipation that Jordanians of all walks of life harbour for you. Your mission is benevolent and your cause is noble. We all pray for its fulfilment.
Thank you very much.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (34 votes).
In short: Excellent raceIn full: Unfortunately the foggy day meant we did not get to enjoy the views to the full. Undulating course, no really big climbs.One request would be to have more jelly babies, so at every drinks station.Thanks to the organisers and all the marshalls.Date of review: October 9, 2012
In full: What a marvellous event !! Was my 35th marathon - 13th this year and entered it on a whim only a few weeks ago. Was suffering from a head cold and a bit daft really to do it but it seemed churlish not to having paid and offered a lift to a fellow running pal!Park and ride did concern me initially but no way, it worked extremely well.The route was tough as already stated but just such lovely countryside. At one point I had stopped on a bridge to look at the river and swans, not realising there was a photographer at the other end, so, my 'running' picture will be of me gawping into the distance at the lovely scene. Could be one I'd actually purchase. Having done quite a few maras now I can honestly say this one was the best marked, best marshaled ever. Every turn and corner was so well signed and as many as possible had a cheering / clapping marshal there to see you on your way.Great atmosphere as well and what a wonderful crowd at the finish. I came in 10 mins under 5 hours and thought there must be a celeb behind me with all the cheering !! Good to have such support.A wonderful event and am glad I dragged myself out of my sick bed - am happy to report that it sorted my cold out once and for all. Many thanks Clarendon. I will be back !!Date of review: October 9, 2012
In short: Superb run, great scenery to take your mind off the mud and climbsIn full: Really enjoyable scenic trail marathon. I found it really tough but it is only the second marathon I have done. Wonderful rolling down land countryside. Some great views. Spot on marshalling. Only minor nighle not much food on offer. Could. Have done with some more bits like biscuits to scoff down.Date of review: October 8, 2012
In full: A great visit the rolling hills of Hampshire. Very well organised, local race through charming countryside.Date of review: October 8, 2012
In short: Who knew pain could be so much fun!In full: Plumped for the full distance as opposed to the half I did 2 years ago. 16 miles of great running followed by 8 miles of cramp induced hell!Despite it all, a great event. The course is very picturesque (if a bit lumpy when you get past half way), marshalls and event staff couldn't be more helpful and the finish is well organised with water, bananas and gift packs efficiently distributed. Park and ride is a doddle - very well managed.Overall really good day out - even if it did hurt.Date of review: October 8, 2012
In short: After a year's break, well organised, as before. I had forgotten how many hills there were, particularly in the second half, but did a reasonable time, despite the mud. Very friendly runners and marshals.Date of review: October 8, 2012
In short: LovelyIn full: This was a very well organised event, everything just worked. Lots of support for a rural route, and heaps of marshals to keep you on the well marked course. Congratulations to the 'new management' it was brilliant.The course is tough, but more undulating than hilly. You are constantly on the climb or descent, but none of it is that brutal. I was left with a very satisfied after glow from this race. Highly recommended.Date of review: October 8, 2012
In short: toughIn full: my first time doing this one fantastic organisation from the buses to the start line to the bus at the end back to the car.All the marshals did a fantastic job,and the well done handwritten on the goody bag was a very nice touch.The race itself was quite tough with a lot of climbing towards the end but very friendly.I would not wear trail shoes on this one again as there was a lot of road and solid trail paths,where there was mud it was deep and slippery and i saw a few fallers.But overall a race that i would recommend doing at least once.Date of review: October 7, 2012
In short: glorious scenery, tough hills, great support...AWESOME!!!In full: There is no better way to experience the glorious Hampshire countryside than running in a race like this. I felt brilliant all through the race; the mud and hills made it tough but well worth it and the volunteers were amazing. Nice support running through the villages and a nice medal and goody bag at the end. Not for the faint hearted...which makes it even better :DDate of review: October 7, 2012
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Facebook Faces Another Lawsuit Over "Like" Button
Facebook is facing yet another legal challenge over its "Like" feature—this time as it pertains to cookies and tracking user information. As you might recall, Facebook "likes" are also the subject of a lawsuit involving whether the buttons violate children's right to privacy.
According to the complaint filed by three California residents, "Unbeknownst to Internet users, Facebook uses the 'Like' button to track Internet users as they browse the Web and thereby collects private and, in some cases, sensitive information about them."
The plaintiffs are claiming privacy violations under the California constitution, alleging they had a reasonable expectation that their Internet browsing would "remain anonymous;" they are also seeking class action status.
According to Media Post, the report on which the lawsuit is based is called "Facebook tracks and traces everyone: Like this!" by Arnold Roosendaal of Tilburg University. In it, Roosendaal contends that a user—whether a Facebook member or not—doesn't even need to click a "like" button in order for a tracking cookie to be installed. Simply visiting a page that has a "like" button could allow the social media giant to track a user via cookies, which are unique to a user and linked with his or her name.
The way this could happen in the case of non-members of Facebook is through a service called "Facebook Connect," which allows Internet users to connect to certain sites by using their Facebook log-in information. Even if a person has no Facebook log-in information, though, sites that use Facebook Connect still set a cookie and can track that user's subsequent visits to other sites that also have a "like" button.
Thomas Reuters News & Insight notes that the collected data is then "priced, bought and sold in discrete units for marketing and other purposes," according to the complaint, which also claims that the number of websites with a Facebook "like" button is over 2.5 million—and growing every day.
As reported by Media Post, in response to an article in The Wall Street Journal about Facebook, Google, and others collecting user data even without their clicking any buttons, Facebook and Google "specifically said they 'anonymize' the information."
Although there has been no official comment on this specific lawsuit, Facebook's stance on gathering information via cookies in general has already been expressed in a letter opposing California's proposed "Do Not Track" bill, SB 761, which would require websites to gain user permission before collecting data through cookies; in the letter, Facebook and others claimed the legislation "would create an unnecessary, unenforceable and unconstitutional regulatory burden on Internet commerce."
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Marion E. Robb, 94, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Nathan Littauer Hospital, Gloversville, New York.
Mrs. Robb was born in Amsterdam, New York, the daughter of Dominick and Cecelia Carbonelli Fruchie. She graduated from Wilber Lynch High School, Amsterdam, New York. She was predeceased by: her husband, Jacob Robb; her daughter, Stephanie LaMantia Waskowitz; sisters, Helen Redding and Rita Bain.
Marion was a teacher's aide at Boulevard School in Gloversville.
Mrs. Robb is survived by: her daughter, MaryAnn Berman (Lawrence); a son, Benjamin H. Robb (Jeannie); cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a niece, nephews and cousins.
The funeral service will be private.
Those wishing to remember Marion should smile and take a friend to lunch. She was the best.
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Asking question is another great way how you can contribute to CUBRID project. It's highly likely that someone else has or will have the same question about CUBRID. Our Q&A site is very well indexed by Google search engine that next time someone asks a similar question, they will find yours and the answer for it.
Even better, jump in and start answering to questions with no answer or if you have a better answer, please do so and start earning the reputation points. We regularly give out $50 worth Amazon or iTunes Gift Cards for such contributions.
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The Hindu word for the sixth chakra is Ajna. It is positioned in the center of the forehead and is often referred to as the "third eye". Made of sterling silver and enamel and approximately 1/2" diameter in size, this Jeffrey David pendant was inspired by a Hindu design that is useful for balancing the third eye chakra. When in balance the third eye chakra gives wisdom and a higher understanding of the "big picture". The intuition associated with this chakra is detached from personal desire, providing clarity of vision that opens one up to receiving messages of Universal Truth. This ability to see beyond the surface of life gives one a sense of peace and connectedness. When overly attached to a specific version of reality the mind will race with incessant thoughts and worries as one gathers information to support the desired "truth". An excessively intellectual approach to life, one that only gives credibility to observed facts and figures, indicates an ego that is unable to seek guidance from a Higher Source. This imbalance often manifests physically in the form of headaches, eyesight problems, and disruptive sleep patterns such as insomnia and nightmares.
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350 is the red line for human beings, the most important number on the planet. The most recent science tells us that unless we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million, we will cause huge and irreversible damage to the earth. But solutions exist. All around the world, a movement is building to take on the climate crisis, to get humanity out of the danger zone and below 350. This movement is massive, it is diverse, and it is visionary. We are activists, scholars, and scientists. We are leaders in our businesses, our churches, our governments, and our schools. We are clean energy advocates, forward-thinking politicians, and fearless revolutionaries. And we are united around the world, driven to make our planet livable for all who come after us.350.org350.org (Press Center)350.org (Action Center)
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As many of you know, it was obviously counterproductive to our philosophy of helping kids get healthier by playing sports only to have them eat cupcakes, donuts, and other junk food when they were done. So the "Healthy Athletes, Healthy Kids" program was born. We are proud of the steps we have already taken in the right direction with this program.
We are now in the in the process of working on a recycling program with the City of Glendale and other partners to help alleviate this growing problem.
See this vivid graphic of how using JUST ONE throw-away plastic bottle a game can impact our planet dramatically.
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Sen. Gillibrand Talks Farm Bill In Jamestown
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market on Friday to show her support for the grow local, eat local movement.
Sen. Gillibrand spoke about her push for passage of the Senate Farm Bill, which includes several provisions which she authored and has pledged to fight for.
"Agriculture and food services is one of the leading industries in New York," said Sen. Gillibrand. "It has a $38 billion impact on our state economic output, and generates 196,000 jobs statewide. Of that, $15.6 billion is value-added that stays in our communities. As New York's first senator to serve on the senate-agriculture committee in more than 40 years, I am committed to being a voice for our farmers and our producers across the state. As I've toured our farms and our markets, I've heard from folks about the challenges of connecting farmers while working to expand their markets with families who are eager to buy those products. In addition, so much of the farm bill is focused on commodity crops, instead of the specialty crops, which is what we grow here in (Western) New York. We need special crop policies that protect our fruits and vegetables from tough environmental challenges. Here in Chautauqua, there are over 1,600 farms with an average size of just 142 acres. These are small, family farms that have been part of Western New York's landscape for generations. I'm proud to have several provisions that I authored and fought for in this year's farm bill. This legislation connects our farms to our families and communities, promotes good food and good health, and strengthens America's jobs and our economy."
According to Sen. Gillibrand, one of the most important things our farmers need is capital, and Gillibrand has authored provisions in the bill to expand credit for farmers at USDA who are struggling.
Sen. Gillibrand also is pushing for the improvement of crop insurance for fruit and vegetable farmers.
"This is largely because crop insurance policies in the past were only written for commodity farmers," said Sen. Gillibrand. "The policies only worked if you planted in the same cycles as commodity farmers."
She also discussed the unnecessary hoops apple farmers must jump through to ship their crop into Canada.
"Eliminating duplicative inspection fees for apple farmers on their bulk bin apples exported to Canada will save New York apple producers time and money," said Sen. Gillibrand. "It's kind of crazy that you had to pay additional on both sides of the border to have those inspections. It wasted time and it wasted money."
Sen. Gillibrand concluded by talking about how important it is that farmers markets get the equipment they need to accept SNAP benefits.
"If you are on food assistance, and you get your monthly allotment through the SNAP program, you can come to farmers markets like this and get amazing fruits and vegetables with that credit," said Sen. Gillibrand.
When asked about the House's version of a five-year farm bill, and how the SNAP benefit portion has been left unmodified, Sen. Gillibrand gave an optimistic response.
"I'm hopeful that we bring the bill to conference, and in that conference we can advocate strongly for the SNAP portion of the bill," said Sen. Gillibrand. "I think it is essential that hungry children, veterans, active duty service members and seniors have the food they need. Those are the people who will be negatively affected by these cuts to food stamps. All of us should stand by our vets, our active duty service members, our seniors and particularly, hungry children. I think it is a moral issue, and I'm going to fight very hard to make sure money is preserved, because we want our families to be eating well."
When asked what the contingency plan is if the Senate cannot get a farm bill with modified SNAP benefits to pass, she gave a poignant response.
"President Obama will veto the bill, and we will start over again," said Sen. Gillibrand. "That means everything would be funded at the current level. It's not great, because that means the reforms I just talked about will not be included. If we fail to reach a compromise in conference, the President will veto the bill if it has no food stamps, and we will start from scratch again."
Introducing Sen. Gillibrand on Friday was Pete Lombardi, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation president.
"This market is demonstrating the power that farmers markets can have in helping to revitalize our communities," said Lombardi. "Obviously they support local agriculture, and Chautauqua County has over 1,600 farms, more farms than any other county in the state. … These markets improve access to healthy food options, and they can serve as a cornerstone to provide efforts to improve urban food systems, such as initiatives here in Jamestown to improve community gardening."
Lombardi cited a recent change in the Jamestown zoning code, which is now more gardening friendly.
"All of this can be tied together by farmers markets: vibrant downtowns, healthy neighborhoods, healthy communities and strong urban-rural connections," said Lombardi. "The JRC is very grateful this year to have a grant from the USDA to support our work, and we're very honored this morning to welcome Sen. Gillibrand."


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ICAAC Young Investigator Awards
Recognize and reward early career scientists for research excellence and potential in microbiology and infectious disease.
2014 Laureates: Kimberly Kline, Dennis Ko, Daniel Mendoza, Vincent Munster, Sebastian Winter
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Skip to comments.Did Hillary Clinton ever answer "THE" question? Was she even asked?
Posted on 01/27/2013 7:23:57 AM PST by reaganator
Before the election, and after the murders of four Americans including an America Ambassador, many officials from the Obama Administration, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, deliberately stated misinformation concerning the attacks that resulted in these deaths. Obviously, this was a planned response ordered by someone. During the questioning of Hillary Clinton concerning the Benghazi terrorist attacks was the following question even asked? "Who ordered you and other officials in the Obama Administration to promote to the media and the American public a fabricated, false cause of the Benghazi terrorist attacks?"
I know Senator Rand Paul asked her about the cause of the terrorist attack in which she promptly feigned outrage, but did anyone ask her, "Who directed you and other officials to promote a lie?"
does it even matter at this point?
I personally don't think the Republicans did a good job during this hearing. Republicans always seem to miss opportunities and then when they think about it afterwards, they are always like, "Oh yeah, we should have asked that question." Everyone says Hillary dodged questions which is true, but who let her??????
But this hearing went on for hours. The question we needed an answer to was not even asked.
Benghazi and now Algeria......how many Americans have to die before this administration is finally called to account for their incompetence?
TPTB are relieved that the Sociopath of State "testified". Orchestrated indignation from internal enemies. Questions not asked, answers not forthcoming.
TREASON...in real-time, pre-meditated, unquestioned, in-your-face, indignant, continuous, unchecked, ongoing...
R.I.P. Doherty, Smith, Stevens, Woods
The agenda rolls over bumps in the road.
Representation? For them: none. For us: none.
The hearings were a waste of time and taxpayer dollars. Meanwhile, 4 Americans are dead and it seems no one has the balls to find out the truth and punish the wrongdoers.
Because it was a dog and pony show.
Not only are the republucans useless, they are complicit in the communist take over of the USA and in total government corruption.
A President of the United States neglecting his duty to protect and defend an American Ambassador while he was being raped, tortured and murdered is the most serious Presidential scandal in American history.
No? What Presidential scandal would be more serious?
"Madam Secretary, who gave you instructions to lie to the American people concerning the cause of the terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Lybia?"
"Madam Secretary, who would give orders in which you would feel obligated to carry out?"
The root of the "spontaneous" lie can be traced all the way back to the dems spin after the 1st WTC bombing.
The dems spin after the attack was the attack was because Bush had sent troops into Somalia in 1992 which outraged the muslims.
In reality the attack was planned in 1991 after the R King beating video surfaced. What a coincidence, hyped outrage by the news media after a video.
The dems spin after the attack was to try and make it appear as if the planning phase of the attack was much shorter than it actually was, sort of spontaneous.
Hardly any tough questions last week to Her Thighness which just goes to show the political club is loyal only to itself. Constituients only matter in the runup to an election when cushy jobs are at stake.
I personally dont think the Republicans did a good job during this hearing.
The Republicans are content just to have a good seat to watch the game. They're not on the playing field, they're mere spectators who are permitted to cheer and boo now and then. It's really a sad spectacle and a complete dereliction of duty.
There was NOTHING "spontaneous" about the lie of Benghazi. One of the Obama campaign points was that Al Qaeda was defeated.
It is a fair speculation to think that the Obama campaign did not want a terrorist attack less than 2 months before the election. It happened anyway. Obama wanting to keep it on the down low neglected his Presidential duty and did not give the "go ahead" to the military who were aware and standing by. Four Americans lost their lives, Obama and his campaign did not want the American voters to know this was an Al Qaeda terrorist attack. Obama ordered the lie.
Which ones were the ponies?
The "spontaneous' lie wasn't created AFTER the attack but before the attack.
The attack was planned and carried out to create the "spontaneous" lie.
Hillary, Zippo, and all out little lefty friends have been caught orchestrating news stories for the terrorist attacks.
The 'spontaneous" lie was created to try and make it appear as if the terrorist are so in tune with the news they can pick up on a news story, plan and carry out an attack in just as little as a few minutes. In other words the attack is "spontaneous" with the news.
The attack was planned months before along with the video protest to create the "spontaneous" lie.
The only question that was never asked; "WHAT WAS OUR AMBASSADOR DOING IN BENGHAZI HAVING DINNER WITH A TURKISH DIPLOMAT"? To this day, no one has asked that question. He could have had his "DINNER"? with this Turkish diplomat any where, why in BENGHAZI? In my opinion, this was a CIA OPERATION that went horribly wrong. And the reason our ambassador was in BENGHAZI, having his "DINNER"? with this Turkish diplomat was to arrange a transfer of weapons from Lybia to the rebels in Syria. It was just a BLOWN CIA OPERATION. As the saying goes; "VICTORY HAS MANY FATHERS, DEFEAT IS AN ORPHAN". When the CIA OPERATION was "BLOWN", every body was CYA time. Prove me wrong?
The congress-idiots didn't even put her "under oath"...so she could say whatever she wanted without legal repercussions. Just what is wrong with these congress-losers? Feckless.
These people were requesting better security for a long time; then, while under attack were begging for help. So, when they were begging for help, who said "no"?
Now, I believe it was the President who said no; but, Hillary being Hillary, she "stands by her man" and takes the dive. Which, is what she did during her testimony. Probably for a (soft) promise of Obama endorsing her Presidential run. I'm betting she will be disappointed in him.
Big rats always skate.
JFK executive orderred the public employees unions approval so that the rats would always have funding - with horrific financial consequences for we taxpayers.
Did Carter ever really get the full weight of blame for Iran - much of which is at the root of the current mess?
These days who is blaming BJ for letting OBL go? But he gets credit for the financial reforms the GOP House enacted. How about the "mortgages for everyone" policies that should be blamed on the rats - including Obama, Barney, etc. How about Jamie Gorelick who has 2 disasters to answer for: 911 and the Fannie/Freddy meltdown.
Hillary and Obama won't be blamed by history. Being a big rat means never having to say you're sorry.
So, what did we actually LEARN from this show? Besides Hitlery being the arrogant ass we all knew her to be we learned NOTHING.
She has some serious medical issues. She had a blot clot and went on blood thinners. She says she quit taking them. I'm not a doctor, but I think you're not supposed to stop blood thinners once you start them. And now she's falling down ( probably passing out) and wearing glasses to help her double vision? She's having strokes. She's not physically fit to work in government. I'm thinking she might have an autoimmune disease and she's "throwing" blood clots. That double vision could be coming from blood clots in the brain or eyes. It might also explain the nastiness. OK, that's probably just her personality.
The Republicans couldn't even find out who hired Craig Livingstone, do you really think they'll ever get the answer to your question?
She has medical issues and lets not forget this during 2016 presidential campaigns.
She also has mental issues....
My question - the one ever asked - Who ordered the "stand down" that got Americans killed?
My question - the one never asked - Who ordered the "stand down" that got Americans killed?
I do not expect the Republicans to get an answer to "THE" question that should be asked. What I do expect from the Republicans is that they ask the question.
No one has yet told me whether this question was put to Hillary Clinton during the hearings.
The American military staged in Sicily because of the ongoing terrorist attack at Benghazi, Lybia ready for the word to go. Only one person can authorize them to cross international borders on such a mission, the President of the United States.
An order to stand down was not necessary.
If they did not get the authorization to go, they just do not go.
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Today in the Penguins email newsletter, there was a link to a "Mellon Arena Transportation Survey". The survey seems to focus on bicycle transportation to/from Mellon Arena, and what incentives would encourage you to start commuting (or more frequently commute) by bicycle to Mellon Arena. I think this sounds pretty encouraging… maybe they are trying to get bicycle facilities at the new arena? Anyone have any more info on this? In any event, I just wanted to spread the word to fellow cyclists, hoping it will positively impact whatever they are trying to do with the survey. See link and more info below:
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Here is the blurb from the Penguins newsletter:
"Complete Survey for Chance to Win Consol Energy Center Tour
All Entries Must Be Submitted by January 29 at Noon
Participate in our latest Pittsburgh Penguins Fan Survey and you could win a Consol Energy Center hard hat tour for you and 3 guests!
To be eligible, simply click here and complete the survey in its entirety.
All participants must be at least 18 years of age to enter. The drawing will be conducted and the winner announced following the Friday, January 29, 2010, 12:00 pm deadline."


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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: If you want to run a 1/2 marathon this is the best one to runIn full: My favourite run of the year done this run 3 times now and enjoyed every one. Big thanks to organisers, marshals and fellow runners for making it a very enjoyable day.Date of review: September 16, 2014
In short: Expect to ache for some time after this event, one of my favourite 1/2'sDate of review: August 9, 2014
In short: Scenic course with undulations, excellent organisation, beer at the end In full: One of my favourite halfs. Always well organised, brilliant location/facilities, love the hills and just a pleasant race to runDate of review: August 9, 2014
In short: Probably my favourite 10kIn full: No excuse to enter this year as it didn't clash with the MM. Lovely location, beautiful scenery, friendly atmosphere. great marshal brilliant organisation and welcoming handshake at the end definitely a 10k everyone must do at least onceDate of review: June 22, 2014
In short: Great fun running through mud and puddles with like minded nuttersIn full: Always enjoy this run, has hills, mud, water, tarmac (not much), happy helpers (marshals) and clockwork organisationDate of review: February 15, 2014
In short: Very good muddy funIn full: Always a pleasure running in this event, the last byway is usually water logged and a good splash.Date of review: February 14, 2014
In short: Not for the faint hearted, but a have to do 10kIn full: Weather this year was pretty challenging, I wondered why the registration area had moved this year until I saw the video of it being blown off the hill. Slightly shorter than last year as one of the direction signs was blown down and everyone followed the runner in front. Still it was as hard, fun and challenging as ever. Looking forward to next years race maybe it will be snowing.Date of review: January 2, 2014
In short: Surrey Hills at their best, rain, wet, mud, puddles and lots of funIn full: Another perfect organised event by Rob and his team. Always great running up and down these hills with a bunch of similar minded nutters. Rained constantly but enjoyed this run immensely. Thanks to all the helpers/marshals and thoroughly enjoyed the after race cooked breakfastDate of review: October 14, 2013
In short: Very pleasant and friendly eventDate of review: September 30, 2013
In short: Only for the nutters, legs ached like it was a full marathonDate of review: September 11, 2013
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (303 votes).
In short: mud was deeper and the water seemed wetter this year. I ran with 11 18 year students in their 1st ever race and they had a ball!In full: PARKING - Superb, short walk to the startCHANGING - Basic and the que for the bag storage was mentalRACE - Brilliant. Wet and muddy, well organised, good fun. bottle necks here and there but who caresNOT GOOD? what were the crappy cargo nets all about? They were rubbishI ran as part of a school team, all running in their 1st ever race and they were buzzing afterwards - All want to race again and the smiles on their faces in photos show how much fun this race is.Date of review: December 10, 2009
In short: enjoyable day outIn full: Well done again for another good race. Alot different from last year in reference to conditions, It was a shame that there was no drummers at the water feature as there was last year to give you that extra lift.Date of review: December 8, 2009
In short: Fantastic Mud Galore In full: Great Race and atmosphere, if you like mud and water heres the race for you. Not sure on the crawling camo net I just ducked behind a tall guy and walked under! trying to crawl would get you stepped on. Plenty of people to keep company and not a crowded feeling either(once you got going). Good Tshirt too.I would sugest having flaps for the changing areas as anyone standing outside was able to look in, maybe a floor covering too? would Def do it again.Date of review: December 8, 2009
In short: Not quite a Grim as expected....In full: Good event and will definitely do it next year. The track is a lttle more user friedly than some similar events so my vote would be for: more filth, longer stretches of cargo nets and a couple of testing features on the relatively flat 2 miles between miles 5 and 7.Date of review: December 8, 2009
In short: Fun, but overpricedIn full: £25, for an 'extreme' XC race. Hmmm Ive done more challenging races. Entered as part of a team, so was more a social race for me, but for £25 you didnt 'get' much. Chip timed, and a t shirt. It was fun and very wet, however I wouldnt rush back as I have entered similar races that are less than half the cost (sodbury slog anyone!?) which I think are much 'better'. Date of review: December 8, 2009
In short: Lives up to expectations of being wet, muddy and fun.In full: Must admit that on waking to driving rain and wind I did wonder if I was wise to race at all! Weather had cleared up by the time we got to the event though which was well signposted and parking was plentyful. Organisationally not too bad really, I had an issue with my entry which were easliy resolved via a quick email and the same with the race day organisation overall. I did however think this was let down with the free for all start. At various stages there were bottle necks as people waded through the pools, this could possibly have been avoided by having two or even three staggered starts a few minutes apart. The race itself though was fun and as was advertised aimed at mixed abilities, I did feel I'd run more challenging races this year such as Hellrunner. My only gripe is the entry fee, £26 is a bit steep for a t-shirt and sum mud, I've entered races this year with as much organisation for as little as £8, a goodie bag would maybe make it seem like better value for money.Date of review: December 8, 2009
In short: Simply great funIn full: If you run races for the T-shirt at the end you need to get out more. Personally the sense of achievement at the end was enough for me. As a newcomer I loved it and has spurred me on to enter moreraces. Lots of mixed abilities which was great especially if like me you are at the slower end of the scale. Date of review: December 7, 2009
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In short: Great atmosphereDate of review: December 7, 2009
In short: An experienceIn full: Being primarily a triathlete, I volunteered for the work team. I treated it as a bit of off-season fun, not taking it too seriously, starting at the back, bit getting too competitive etc. Yes it was challenging, but all good fun with it. For those that want something more, try a proper fell race. One minor gripe though - I'm fed up of people banging on about technical t-shirts. Cotton is just fine, and if you don't like the shirt, it makes a great duster/ bike cleaning rag/ etc. Date of review: December 7, 2009
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Responsible pet owners know that getting a cat its recommended vaccinations can be one of the most critical factors in preventing serious cat illness. Unfortunately, vaccines have been known to fail in rare instances, for a variety of reasons. Just as it's important for owners to get their cats vaccinated, it's also important they educate themselves on why vaccines fail.
Vaccines essentially introduce a weakened version of the virus to the feline, which may be why the cat may show a few clinical signs of the illness after receiving the shot. The idea is that the cat will generate immunity against the virus through the vaccine. However, there are situations where this may not happen.
For example, VCA Animal Hospitals reports that vaccines have been known to be ineffective in very young kittens that have just recently received natural antibodies from their mothers' milk. This natural immunity essentially overrides the stimulated immunity that the vaccine is intended to provide. This is why it is important to follow your veterinarians recommendations on when to start a kitten's vaccine series. Also, if a cat has a disease or is on medications that suppress its immune system, the vaccine may also be ineffective.
Other problems may lie with the vaccine itself. The feline leukemia vaccine, for example, is effective in about 80 to 95 percent of cats it is given to - in other words, it's not perfect. Vaccines can also be rendered ineffective if they are warmed during transport rather than chilled. Also the immunity created by some vaccines is short-lived and may not last a full year. It is important to discuss which vaccines are best for your cat with your veterinarian and at what time interval they should be given to provide the best protection against common cat diseases.


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Authors on Stage - Chris DeRose
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Abraham Lincoln as president has long been a topic of much interest. Now, his personal life and political career leading up to that point has become the focus of author and political strategist Chris DeRose's most recent release, Congressman Lincoln: The Making of America's Greatest President. Met the author on Tuesday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. The event, co-sponsored by Elm Street Books, is part of the Authors on Stage series and will be held in the Adrian Lamb Room.
Congressman Lincoln offers a complete and multi-layered portrait of Abraham Lincoln's ambitious, and often controversial, early political career. Drawing from the unpublished and extensive "Papers of Abraham Lincoln," and the secret diaries and private correspondence of Lincoln's colleagues, DeRose has brought to light this often overlooked - but highly consequential - period of time when Lincoln served in the House of Representatives.
Abraham Lincoln arrived in Washington in 1847, largely unknown. His struggles to outmaneuver political adversaries and leverage friendships had made him the surprising victor of the Whig Party nomination to the House of Representatives. At the end of his single term he left hardly a victor –seemingly defeated, disliked and out of office. Yet what actually transpired during the years 1847-1849, revealed the true measure of the man, and became the groundwork that shaped the future president. With keen insight into a side of Lincoln never so thoroughly investigated before, Congressman Lincoln explores this extraordinary, unpredictable, and oftentimes conflicted turning point in his career.
Chris DeRose is the author of Founding Rivals: Madison vs. Monroe, the Bill of Rights, and the Election that Saved a Nation, named by The Washington Post as one of the "Best Political Books of 2011." DeRose is an attorney and political strategist who, for the past fifteen years, has served in countless capacities during political campaigns in five different states. Recent highlights include serving as Director of Election Day Operations for the Governor of Virginia in his historic 2009 landslide victory, and as campaign manager for Congressman Sean Duffy.


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