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On the Occasion of Jordan's Independence Day
Amman, Jordan
25 May 2003
(Translated from Arabic)
Dear Citizens,
Peace be upon you, God's mercy and blessings,
It is with pleasure that I address you today, with a salutation of pride, I greet you wherever you are, at work and on construction sites, in the rural areas and the Badia, the camps and the cities, and on every span of our cherished homeland.
I greet you and extend warm wishes, to each and every brother and sister as you celebrate the most precious and dearest occasion of all to our hearts, Independence Day. It is an occasion that denotes freedom and belonging and sacrifice for the homeland and for a free and dignified life. Many happy returns of the day to you all, and to our homeland.
Dear Brethren,
Independence is not just a time bound achievement. Rather, it is a vocation, construction and an accumulation of achievements. Independence does not mean the liberation from external forces that chains the will of peoples alone. Alongside all of this, it is the struggle against poverty, ignorance and unemployment, and all facets of corruption and favouritism. Independence is achieving comprehensive development in a society where justice and equality, equal opportunities and respect of human rights prevail.
Brethren, Dear Citizens,
Parliamentary elections will be held in the next several days. In Jordan, we seek to promote democracy through the development of political and partisan activities, and the reinvigoration of civil society institutions, which form the basic core of the renaissance and comprehensive development that we strive to achieve. We realise that Jordan's strength lies in safeguarding its excellence in the region as an example of political and economic openness, and its pursuit of comprehensive development. The time has come to intensify our efforts in order to accelerate the political development process, reinvigorate the role of political parties, and continue to preserve public freedoms. I will personally follow up on this issue with utmost interest. Thus, we have to keep the pace of opening up on the world around us, utilise the experiences of others, and the scientific, technological and cultural inputs of this age. This demands putting in place legislation and laws, plans and programmes that would enable us achieve this goal, and join the spirit of the era, alongside economic and social development that would positively reflect on the lives of people and secure a dignified life for each and every citizen.
It is not the mission of an individual or one party, to instigate the required change, and achieve the aspired development. Rather it is the mission of all members of society. Therefore, the focus should be on the youth, caring for them and reactivating their role and participation in the development process, encouraging them to instigate change and build the future within a comprehensive and clear vision and with a loyal team spirit that believes in its mission and ability to achieve national goals.
Accordingly, the most meagre degree of belonging and committed citizenship demands of every brother and sister in this nation to perform their duties and practice their rights in participating in these elections. When selecting the appropriate candidate, we are obliged by our sense of belonging and national duty to choose objectively, the best and most qualified, and the most capable of assimilating national vision, towards achieving the aspired comprehensive development.
The capable representative, who can shoulder this hefty national responsibility should be in possession of a certain measure of science, knowledge and awareness, and integrity and genuine belonging to this nation, one who places national interests above all others, whether personal, partisan or factional. I have full confidence in your perception that is never fooled by glittering mottos, ideologies or ideas that have been outdated and proven failures, both in the distant and near past, nor by promises, used by some to influence some electoral, and to gain their votes, through doubting the soundness of the course, perturbing others and propagating fear of the future. I would like herewith to assure everybody that with Allah's grace we have transcended the crisis that befell the region in the recent past, with wisdom and away from emotional decisions that appeal to stance registering people, gaining false popular support, on account of the higher national interests.
Brethren, Dear Citizens,
I promised you before that the elections will be free and impartial. We herewith fulfil our promise. The government has taken all necessary arrangements and procedures to guarantee the impartiality and integrity of the elections, as well as the ease with which it will be run. We call upon each brother and sister to take the lead and perform a national duty, to practice their rights and select the candidates that represent them, with knowledge and objectivity, within the frame of our national vision, to achieve the renaissance, comprehensive development and the future we aspire for. We are confident of our ability to reflect Jordan's prosperous and civilised facets, through safeguarding our national unity, commitment to order and discipline, fair competition rules, high Jordanian morals that incarnates brotherhood, love and cooperation, amongst the united Jordanian family at large.
Dear Brethren,
Jordan has been and will remain, God willing, devoted to the Arab nation, honouring its pledges and commitments to it, and defending its just causes, at the forefront of which is the Palestinian cause. Based on this we will continue to support our Palestinian brethren, in their stance regarding the Road Map that shall lead to the establishment of their independent Palestinian state, on the Palestinian soil.
As for Iraq, we will do our utmost to ensure its territorial integrity, as well as the dear Iraqi brethren sovereignty over their whole lands, their right to choose their own independent leadership and future, and the return to their normal status in their Arab ambience.
Once again, we extend our warm wishes to each and every one of you on this precious occasion, to the gallant men in our armed forces and security corps, for they symbolise independence and are the nation's shield, exercising vigilance in the service of its security and stability. Many happy returns of the day to you all, and to our dear nation.
Peace be upon you, God's mercy and blessings.


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Judgment on the Temple
Dr. R.C. Sproul writes in his commentary Mark, "The Jews hoped that the Messiah would cleanse the temple of Gentiles, but Jesus cleansed the temple for the Gentiles." Christ judged the wicked and showed grace to His ...Read More
The Worship of Angels?
As Protestants, we might not be tempted to pray to angels, but we must be on guard against the idolatrous ideas that may creep into our own thinking. Maybe we start trusting angels, ever so slightly, to preserve us and ...Read More
The Angelic Host of Heaven
Scripture never teaches that human beings are transformed into angels when they reach heaven. However, it does report that we will see God face-to-face. We can hardly imagine what this will be like, but we know it cannot be compared ...Read More
Seraphim Viewing the Lord
That even the angels must shield their eyes in the presence of God shows the reverence with which we are to approach our Creator. He is our Most Holy Lord, so we cannot be irreverent in our worship. We come ...Read More
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In the drive to build a large church, elders can lose sight of what is most important—congregational discipleship. A large congregation might be spiritually mature, but it could also be that the tares outnumber the wheat in a given locale. ...Read More
The Pharisees' Hard Hearts
The Pharisees' meeting with the Herodians to plot Jesus' death confirms their evil (Mark 3:6). Dr. R.C. Sproul points out the irony in his commentary Mark: "Could there have been a worse way of violating the sanctity ...Read More
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Worshiping God in spirit and truth must be the goal of our lives. Our Lord seeks such worship, and this worship is acceptable to him whether it comes from Jews or Gentiles (John 4:19–24). How do we know if we ...Read More
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A report by People For the American Way, March 2003
Executive Summary
Illinois enacted its tuition tax credit program in 1999 and is one of six states that offer tax credits or deductions for private school tuition. 1 Like these other states, Illinois adopted its law through a legislative act. 2 Recently, tuition tax credits have gained new interest and attention, as some proponents have suggested that tuition tax credits are a politically viable alternative to more controversial voucher programs. 3 Yet the impact of vouchers and tuition tax credits is strikingly similar, so much so that just last month the Washington Times described Florida's tax credit law as one of the state's three "voucher programs." 4 And the Palm Beach Post has referred to this law as "tax-credit vouchers." 5
In Illinois and other states, tuition tax credit supporters have borrowed an often-heard theme from voucher advocates, citing tax credits as a way to assist low-income students. 6 Groups that backed the Illinois tuition tax credit law used this message to help rally support, claiming that tax credits would offer the greatest benefit to poor families.
The Institute for Justice, a pro-tax credit organization, explained its backing of the Illinois law this way: "The tax credit will make it easier for … all Illinois parents to send their children to the schools they believe will best meet their children's needs. Its impact will be greatest on families of modest means, for whom an additional $500, in many cases, will make the difference in being able to afford tuition at the school of the parents' choice." [emphasis added] 7 By contrast, opponents of the 1999 law argued that the measure would disproportionately benefit higher-income families whose children were already attending private and parochial schools. Opponents also voiced concern that such a program would decrease already limited resources available for public schools. 8 The debate over who is right can now be answered with clear and convincing data.
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There is a bit of a hype goin on now that I rarely experienced when it comes to a new Macca release - -at least not in a long time.
Paul Epworth -one of the producers of Maccas NEW album said this in an recent interview in Evenings Standard
"And then he plays me, at ear-zinging volume, one of the songs he's written and recorded with Paul McCartney for his next album. It's called 'Struggle', and sounds like Macca's greatest non-Beatles song. . 'It could be a defining statement for him,' Epworth says of their four-song collaboration, 'especially [considering] where he is in his career…"
Also saw an intewiew with Ronson - he said that one of the songs he recorded with Macca -Life of a partygirl won t be on the album but another one Alligator will-a track he described as rather "hard". There is mentioning about some other apparently great song called Hosannah.
So we have the NEWsingle that divides the listen -me find it spectacular -some don t. The reviews and reactions has been more on the positive side though,(400000 hits youtube first day)
We have all kind of buzz from producers and Paul himself saying this will be a special one - even rank it up there with his and Beatles greatest work. Now also people from the outside start to hear songs and really make their thumbs up -some calling it the best they ever heard from Macca
According to Paul none of the tracks sound like NEW(the single) - some - the Epworth ones were improvised-and according to producer could be a defining statement for Paul.
Paul also said in yesterdays radiointerwiew that he will rehearse the new album with his band and actually considering doing the whole album in a live setting.
Whatever will be will be but I can t really remember this kind of buzz and talk about an upcoming Paul album. Makes me slightly nervous but also exited. Can it really be that Macca at 71 has created a true gem or is it just hype. How do y'all feel about all this. Am I the only nervous person here?


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Wheel keeps spinning in our state
Well here we are after another rush to pass an on-time budget in the state, an effort that seems to dwarf any sort of logic or actual in-depth study of what's in the budget. The date for passing it is the thing, you see. (No, I don't really, but I guess that's just me)
Well, time for some questions I'd say, questions that ought to be directed at our elected leaders from this area.
Here's a decent question, in my opinion; why are we cutting money to private agencies that provide services to the disabled, 6 percent from what I've read, while the state is patting itself on the back for giving Ralph Wilson $54 million to renovate Ralph Wilson Stadium? And why is it $54 million when naming rights to the stadium are said to be worth at least $4 million? We have the money to hand to Ralph, but not to the disabled? While handing out the cash nobody thought to tell Ralph, "By the way, your name is off the sign"? Didn't taxpayers build that stadium? When did Ralph take ownership? I guess I missed that.
Our illustrious governor is saying that those cuts should come from excessive management positions in the private agencies. He thinks they have too many and are paid too much money. The leader of this state making a statement like that may be the worst case of "the pot calling the kettle black" in history! As I've said before, every agency in this state is an upside down pyramid, with the management structure filled with political hacks rewarded for political support with six-figure jobs in agencies they are not qualified to lead, like Howard Milstein, Andrew Cuomo's choice to chair the Thruway Authority, a man with absolutely ZERO experience in anything remotely resembling transportation or engineering, but a large donor to the governor's campaign; this from a governor who ran for office on a platform to change how New York state does business.
I could go on and on for many paragraphs on other appointments made that are just as ridiculous and just as expensive. How does a governor get away with that? I will admit that many people that run private care facilities, even charitable foundations, make obscenely high salaries in far too many cases, but that being said, nobody over hires at the top more than the state of New York. (Well, OK, the federal government I'm sure is neck and neck on that score)
I did say quite clearly in an earlier article that in my opinion the largest perpetrator of Medicaid fraud in the country was New York state. Well, guess what? If you read carefully, you'll find that the main reason cuts are being made to the entire system, private and state run, which cares for the disabled, is that New York state owes the federal government approximately $3 billion for overcharging! If any private group had done the same, warrants would be issued for arrests! This was a deliberate scam the state has gotten away with for decades, until just last year.
The governor's budget has restored some of the cuts to local school districts. That's nice. Wouldn't it be nicer if he removed at least some of the ridiculously expensive unfunded mandates instead? I'd bet schools could lower taxes if that happened. I doubt they would, but they could.
As long as the subject of schools and expenses is on the table, how about one simple change statewide that would save at least $150,000 per school? You might ask what magic trick would do that. Well, it's not magic. Just fold seventh and eighth grade into the high school, call it junior high, put everyone else into the elementary school and eliminate the middle school principal, whatever support staff he has and the office and equipment and letterhead forms and paper. I have no doubt, at least $150,000 off your school bill. If nothing else, it saves a couple of teachers. That system worked just fine for decades, and I'm sure it'll work now.
Back to the care for the disabled, the impact of Gov. Cuomo's new system for investigating abuse has already started to take its toll, with dozens of people suspended, interrogated and the like, all costing thousands of tax dollars with no results. That committee is already costing millions of dollars without doing one thing. That totally unnecessary committee, a result of a New York Times article filled with sensationalist but mostly misleading "facts", will continue to grow, will continue to siphon money from client care to bureaucratic appointments for political hacks loyal to the Governor.
As we speak the local DDSO is hiring more supervisors at a cost of almost $60,000 a piece and the justification is well, I don't know. Each treatment team had one previously, basically an assistant to the team leader. Now, there is a need for 2? Is it more work or incompetence on display? The same could be said at upper levels. Yet New York says that private agencies need to cut at the top. I might add that merging DDSO's did not work out. The savings of the salaries for a couple of Directors was far exceeded by the hiring of dozens of extra managers to oversee the increasingly sprawling collection of homes, day habilitation sites and various non-clinical buildings.
I haven't seen much that would tell me things are changing in this state, other than a lot of commercials telling me they are. Taxes are still high, decisions are still made by "three men in a room" nothing has been done to rein in authorities or the far too numerous Industrial Development Agencies, and certainly nothing has changed in New York state's methods of law enforcement, resulting in thousands of dollars in unnecessary legal costs for prosecution, trials and incarceration. (New York City's "stop and frisk" nonsense comes to mind)
The last I knew, New York is still planning to build transmission lines from Canada to New York City and purchasing power from Canada while questions exist as to the long term need for power plants already here.
I wonder how many businesses could have stayed in New York if that $54 million for improving "The Ralph" had gone for tax breaks instead.
Schools, unfortunately, are a very schizophrenic situation. Everyone wants to save money and lower taxes, but nobody wants to close their school or lose their sports identity or close their buildings! Of course unfunded mandates are the largest reason school taxes are an issue, but another is the lowered tax base from industry leaving or downsizing. Industry in New York has always been a "cash cow" for the state.
So, are you all confident? Are you feeling better about life under Cuomo? I say New York state government is much like a hamster running on a wheel. We just change hamsters every so often, either the color or the breed, but we still depend on a system of "spinning wheels" and basically running in place.
Paul Christopher is a Dunkirk resident.


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The 2013 ART & SOUL gala
The NOCCA Institute
Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CDT)
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Event Details
2013 ART & SOUL gala
Sunday, May 19, 2013
NOCCA, 2800 Chartres Street, New Orleans
IBERIABANK patron party: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Hors d'oeuvres & sangria by NOCCA's Culinary Arts Department
ART & SOUL gala: 7:00 - 10:00pm
Catered by Hilton New Orleans Riverside
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Silent auction: 6:00 - 9:00pm
Sponsored by the Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation
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The NOCCA Institute and The Lupin Foundation proudly present the 2013 ART & SOUL gala on Sunday, May 19, 2013. The fun takes place at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, located at 2800 Chartres Street, New Orleans. As the sun sets and the moon rises, the stars will align to reveal images of NOCCA's past, present, and its exciting future.
The Patron Party sponsored by IBERIABANK begins at 6:00pm, featuring hors d'oeuvres and sangria made by NOCCA's Culinary Arts Department. The ART & SOUL gala follows from 7:00 - 10:00pm, with star-studded performances by beloved local talent, including NOCCA students, faculty, and alumni. Guests will also enjoy a gourmet buffet dinner provided by the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, shopping in the NOCCA Marketplace, specialty drinks by Plum St. Snoballs, and much, much more.
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From the auction preview that begins on May 5 through the ART & SOUL gala on May 19, you can bid on items by text message or by using your smartphone browser. During ART & SOUL, you'll be able to bid from absolutely anywhere, whether you're watching alumni perform in the Nims Black Box Theatre or enjoying the night air in the Kurt & Anita Schon Courtyard.
On May 19, the auction will close at 9pm sharp, and within minutes, winners will receive notifications on their phones announcing what they've won. Winners will be able to pay for all their items at the checkout tables located in the lobby of Lupin Hall.
The NOCCA Institute is preparing to launch a host of initiatives in the coming months. These include important campus expansions, which will improve NOCCA's learning environment and create ways for supporters, neighbors, and brand new fans to become a part of the NOCCA experience every day.
Intrigued? You can find out more during ART & SOUL. At 8:30pm, you'll be treated to a sneak peek at the next exciting chapter in our history. Be on the lookout for a special display, created by the talented graphic artists at Solomon Group!
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Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CDT)
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Topic: adding time to validates_timeliness
Does anybody know how to add a specific amount of time to a passed method using the validates_timeliness gem?
Here is what I have (which doesn't work):
I want the enddate to be restricted to 1 year from the startdate.
validates_date :enddate, :on_or_before => lambda {(Date.strptime(:startdate) >> 12).to_s}
Can't seem to pass in :startdate... if I replace startdate with something like '2011-06-04'... then it works fine, but I need to make that more dynamic.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.... thanks!


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About the Authors: Virginia Shore and Camille Benton serve as Curators for ART in EMBASSIES.
President Obama's trip to India this week underscored the importance of the country's influence. Political strength, social customs, commercial interests and daily life form the driving forces for India's growth. The ART in EMBASSIES exhibition for the Ambassador's residence in New Delhi seeks to capture this energy with the inclusion of a series of photographs by Steve McCurry, recognized universally as one of today's finest documentary image-makers.
McCurry has an uncanny ability to cross boundaries of language and culture to capture stories of human experience. The essence of human struggle and joy appear in bold, colorful, evocative images that have earned McCurry top accolades from his peers. "Most of my images are grounded in people. I look for the unguarded moment, the essential soul peeking out, experience etched on a person's face. I try to convey what it is like to be that person, a person caught in a broader landscape that you could call the human condition."
McCurry's fascination with India began shortly after he graduated from the College of Arts and Architecture at the Pennsylvania State University. After working at a newspaper for two years, he left for India to freelance. It was in India that McCurry learned to watch and wait on life. "If you wait," he realized, "people will forget your camera and the soul will drift up into view." His work allows the viewer an intimate encounter that invites inquiry. He's returned to India 75 times. Each trip produces new insights and images into a country rich in diversity.
Steve McCurry has also covered many areas of international and civil conflict, including the Iran-Iraq war, the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia, Beirut, Cambodia, the Philippines, the Gulf War, and continuing coverage of Afghanistan. He focuses on the human consequences of war, not only showing what war impresses on the landscape, but rather, on the human face.
Ashim K.C. in India writes:
It is great to learn about Mr. Mccurry's interests and effort. People's art is most fascinating without exception anywhere. One wonders if there is a common platform anywhere where people's art of world is displayed all at once. One most important expression of peole's art is in handicrafts. Handicrafts have huge employment and revenue generative capacity without being unnecessarily capital or energy intensive. It is time to see people's art in it's many dimensions as industry.


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Joblessness surges in U.P.
MARQUETTE – The unemployment rate in the Upper Peninsula rose seasonally by nearly a full percentage point in January to 10.3 percent, officials announced.
All but one of the Upper Peninsula's 15 counties posted higher jobless rates in January, with Mackinac County recording the largest rate increase (4.8 percentage points), followed by Schoolcraft County, up by 2.2 percentage points, reported the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives.
Jobless rate hikes in January were due to typical seasonal job cuts in construction and retail, officials said.
Only one county (Luce) reported a jobless rate decrease during January (down by just 0.1 of a percentage point to 11.6 percent).
Menominee County (7.2 percent) posted the lowest unemployment rate in the Upper Peninsula in January, followed by Marquette and Dickinson counties at 7.9 and 8.3 percent, respectively. Dickinson County's jobless rate was 7.6 percent in December.
Mackinac County posted the highest jobless rate in Michigan in January at 23.1 percent.
Above average rates were also recorded in Baraga County (18.2 percent), Keweenaw County (16.4 percent) and Schoolcraft County (15.9 percent).
Iron County's jobless rate for January was 10.5 percent, up from 9.3 percent in December.
Delta County's unemployment rate was 10.7 percent while Houghton County's was 8.8 percent.
Since January 2012, the Upper Peninsula unemployment rate edged down by 0.6 of a percentage point. Over the year, jobless rates dropped in 12 of the 15 regional counties.
The largest rate reductions were reported in Alger County (1.6 percentage points) and Baraga County (1.3 percentage points).
Among the three counties experiencing an increase in jobless rates since January 2012, Keweenaw County had the largest rate jump of 3.1 percentage points, followed by Schoolcraft County (0.3 percentage points) and Iron County (0.2).
The Upper Peninsula's not seasonally adjusted January 2013 unemployment rate of 10.3 percent was slightly above the Michigan rate of 9.7 percent, and nearly two percentage points above the national rate of 8.5 percent.
The U.P. jobless rate in December was 9.4 percent.
Labor force data for all months of 2012 have been revised.


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U.S. National Sled Hockey Team wins USA Hockey Sled Cup
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. – The U.S. National Sled Team won the inaugural USA Hockey Sled Cup by defeating Korea, 5-2, here tonight at the Extreme Ice Center. Dan McCoy (Cheswick, Pa.) scored two goals, while four other U.S. players also had multi-point efforts in the championship game.
"It's always fun to win and to do so on home ice is exciting for all of us," said Jeff Sauer, head coach of the U.S. National Sled Team. "We had to fight hard to win this game tonight because Korea gave it their all. We scored the goals and made the key plays in the game when necessary to get the victory."
Team USA capitalized on its first power-play opportunity of the night at 3:21 of the first period. Paul Schaus (Buffalo, N.Y.) drove through the low slot with a defender on his hip and managed to tip a crossing pass from Greg Shaw (Merritt Island, Fla.) into the net.
Midway through the second period the teams exchanged goals. Team USA took a 2-0 lead at 6:05 on a McCoy breakaway that was created by Kevin McKee's (Davenport, Iowa) long pass from the U.S. blue line. A minute and a half later, Korea scored on a deflected point shot.
Nikko Landeros (Johnstown, Colo.) put the U.S. ahead 3-1 with a power-play goal that he lofted in from the left circle at 9:17.
At 5:20 of the third stanza, Korea cut the U.S. lead to a single goal when it scored on a five-on-three advantage.
Team USA bounced back, however, with a shorthanded marker just 47 seconds later. Joshua Sweeney (Phoenix, Ariz.) forced the puck free near center ice, where Adam Page (Lancaster, N.Y.) scooped it up and cruised in alone. Page faked left then tucked the puck inside the right post for a 4-2 U.S. lead.
McCoy locked up the win for Team USA with 2:29 remaining in the game when his shot from the edge of the crease hit the netminder and trickled over the goal line.
Goaltender Steve Cash (Overland, Mo.) made 10 saves, while Korea's Mangyun Yu turned aside 18 shots.
In the USA Hockey Sled Cup third-place game, Russia prevailed over the U.S. National Developmental Team 7-0.
Up next for the U.S. National Sled Team is a three-game series against Canada Feb. 14-16. All three games will be played in Ottawa, Ont.


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"World War Z" Author and AU Alum Talks Zombies
Max Brooks, (SOC/MA '97), is the author of multiple books, including "World War Z," which has been made into a hit film starring Brad Pitt. Brooks, the son of actors Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft, won an Emmy for his comedy writing for "Saturday Night Live." He met his wife, Michelle Kholos, who is also a writer, while studying at American University.
SOC: With the 2003 publication of your first book, The Zombie Survival Guide, you were one of the vanguard in the current zombie craze. What do you think makes zombies so captivating to people?
BROOKS: I think it has to do with the times we live in. A lot of people are nervous. They see one global crisis after another and they need a place to explore their apocalyptic anxieties.
SOC: Your second book, World War Z, premieres as a feature film in July, and The Zombie Survival Guide and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks are also planned to be made into films. What is it like to see your books move to the silver screen?
BROOKS: I tend to take things in Hollywood with a 'wait and see' attitude. Maybe something will happen, maybe it won't. And if it actually does happen, maybe it'll be something I might like.
SOC: The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z are so specific in the analysis of zombies, the threats they pose and the logistical challenges that need to be overcome in order to survive that the U.S. military has invited you to speak about disaster preparedness for events such as hurricanes. What was your reaction the first time the military approached you about disaster training? What do you think you are uniquely able to bring to those discussions?
BROOKS: At first I thought it was a clerical error. I thought there might be another Max Brooks, some naval officer from the war plans division who had had his name mixed up with mine. Turns out they actually wanted me. Go figure. I guess if I can add anything to these high level strategic discussions, it's the ability to tie everything together. I like big picture thinking. I like exploring how everything affects everything else. Some people in uniform seem to like what I have to say.
SOC: The extended audio book version of World War Z features the voices of a lot of big-name stars including Martin Scorcese, Common, Alfred Molina, Nathan Fillion and Simon Pegg. That's in addition to the impressive line-up on the original, abridged audio book which won an Audie Award for best multi-voiced performance including Alan Alda, Carl Reiner, Mark Hamill, John Turturro and Henry Rollins. What do you think drew such a broad spectrum of people to the project? Is there any one audio performance that you think is really outstanding?
BROOKS: I thought the book was perfectly suited for an audio adaptation. It's already a collection of interviews. I've also always loved big ensemble casts; The Longest Day, A Bridge Too Far, and pretty much every Irwin Allen movie. I couldn't believe I got so many talented people to come aboard. As amazing as they all were, I'd have to say that my favorite voice came from Michelle Kholos. She was amazing; haunting and dark and actually kinda sexy. I wonder what she's up to these days?
SOC: Is there anything you learned during your time at American University that still influences you today?
BROOKS: NEVER take no for answer! At AU I learned never to listen to the people who told me "You can't do that." If I'd believed them, who knows where I'd be.


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- The U.S. Women's Sitting Volleyball Team defeated Netherlands 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-21) on Wednesday at Christian Heritage Academy in Northfield, Ill. The match was played in the practice gym of the Adversity Volleyball Club, which also provided support.
Katie Holloway (Lake Stevens, Wash.) scored 15 points for the United States on 11 kills, two aces and two blocks. Lora Webster (Cave Creek, Ariz.) added nine points on four kills and five blocks. Heather Erickson (Fayetteville, N.C.) contributed seven points on three kills, two aces and two blocks.
The lead changed many times in each set, but Team USA put together strings of points to finish each set. U.S. Head Coach Mike Hulett (Des Plaines, Ill.) said he tried playing a setter out of the back row for the first time in 2008 after using it at the Shanghai Invitational in July 2007. Team USA and Netherlands are in the Chicago area to prepare for the Paralympic Games on Sept. 6-17 in Beijing. The U.S. Women are the defending Paralympic bronze medalists from 2004, when the Netherlands won silver. Both teams will also be playing at the first World Organization Volleyball for the Disabled (WOVD) Intercontinental Cup on April 22-30 in Cairo, Egypt. The teams are also playing in the Chicago area to raise awareness of sitting volleyball and the 22 other Paralympic sports. The two teams will play their final exhibition match at 7 p.m. today (March 20) at the Sky High Athletic Center in Crystal Lake, Ill.
CBS2 in Chicago ran a story about the U.S. Women's Sitting Volleyball Team, view it at http://cbs2chicago.com/video/'cid=29 (it is dated March 18).
Download a U.S. Women's Sitting Volleyball photo roster at
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The U.S. Paralympic web site is at 22.214.171.124/paralympics/.
The U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team, which is qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, will be in the Chicago area later this summer for the 2008 World League. The U.S. Men will play Bulgaria at 7 p.m. on June 20-21 in Hoffman Estates, Ill. For more information, go to
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Kari Miller (Washington D.C.)
Tatiana Rivera Torres (Bayamon, Puerto Rico)
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How unfortunate, but not surprising, that on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 The Daily News decided that a photo of a Dickinson County inmate admitting to bringing drugs into the jail was considered more newsworthy and important than a photo of President Obama taking the oath of office for a second term.
His photo was delegated to page 5-A. If Mitt Romney had been taking the oath, and I shudder to even think of that, it would have been a full blown front page colored photo.
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It should come as no surprise to hear that New Ulm drivers have their own rules. There seems to be no rhyme or reason most days to the way people in this town drive, and if you've grown up here you just accept it and drive defensively. But I was very pleasantly surprised this morning when I was driving to work and saw an ambulance in my rear view mirror. EVERY SINGLE car on Broadway pulled over and came to a stop to allow that ambulance to speed by on their way to someone in need. It made my heart so happy to see such a quick and correct response by our drivers on the road. Every minute counts when someone is in need of life saving and such a simple action can be the difference between life and death. So congratulations New Ulm drivers on being so quick to help those in need!
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Some typical physiological symptoms brought on by overtraining and the resulting hormonal confusion include: altered cardiac function, reduction of adrenal and thyroid gland function, decreased glycogen storage and amino-acid imbalance. These physiological changes may be manifested as weight loss, the inability to gain weight, lacking the energy to exercise, chronically sore muscles, depression, sexual dysfunction, digestive issues (including heartburn), hypertension, sleep disruption and concentration difficulty. Altered heart rates when resting and/or exercising can be another key signal and each individual has their own unique heart-rate symptomology. However, elevated resting heart rates and the inability to raise one's heart rate into upper training zones are common. In advanced stages of overtraining don't be surprised by lowered resting heart rates.
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As the ultrarunning saying goes, "If you think you are overtrained, you probably are." However, overtraining can be tricky to diagnose, so visit your physician and eliminate the chance you are not suffering from anemia, food allergies, heredity ailments, digestive problems or a host of other maladies that share symptoms with overtraining. The doctor may test your testosterone, cortisol, blood count and iron levels.
If these tests show abnormalities and the doctor rules out other possible maladies, you may be overtrained. A brutally honest appraisal of your situation is essential for accurate diagnosis, treatment and recovery. When was the last time you really enjoyed running and your legs did not hurt? Is sleep peaceful or do you toss and turn all night long? How is your appetite? Are you eating a healthy diet?
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In its earliest stage, overtraining may be easily ignored, especially when the weather is perfect and your motivation to run is high. Mild fatigue, not being able to perform at previous levels, sugar cravings and an elevated resting heart rate are common warning signs. Your body may be asking for a few rest days, then a reduced running volume for a week or two. However, it's important to slowly work back up to your typical mileage. Starting out too fast may shock the recovering system and send you back to the couch for more rest. It's an evil cycle that is best avoided.
The more serious, middle level of overtraining is much harder to brush under the rug and best dealt with as soon as possible. Symptoms may include those from the earliest stage but felt more intensely.
Exercise physiologist and nutritionist Pam Vagnieres, MS, CNT, CSCS, of Boulder, Colorado's Nutri-Physique says, "Ironically, people striving to be healthy with vigorous exercise regimens can end up with these difficult-to-treat conditions if they don't balance their exercise with adequate rest."


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The Oregon Health Authority says the health advisory for Jackson Creek in the Central Point area has been lifted. Water monitoring data confirms the species of blue-green algae cells in the creek water were of the non-toxic producing variety.
Oregon Health Authority encourages water enthusiasts to be alert for signs of algae blooms. Toxic blue-green algae should be avoided as it can be harmful to people and animals. Avoid water that is foamy, scummy, thick like paint, pea-green, blue-green or brownish red in color.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (27 votes).
In short: kirkstall road is sooo dullIn full: better atmosphere than in previous years although I guess this is down to Jane T. One question; who on earth thought of the 3 mile slog along Kirkstall Road, that is so boring. Date of review: February 6, 2013
In short: Great effort from the Run for All teamIn full: As a regular at Leeds i am able to say the Run for All team did a great job compared to Leeds City Council. Top 50 finish, so can't really comment on any bottlenecks but did agree that the 15 minute wait at the start was a little frustrating. Tech T-shirt was Fab. Well done to the residents of Leeds - great support throughout.Date of review: June 4, 2012
In short: Great charity eventIn full: Really enjoyed my Leeds half experience although the first 6 miles were on an incline it was still enjoyable! I wasn't too keen on the start filtering us to line as it felt like space was limited but overallmuch better than last year. It was good to see local charities there and I liked that it felt like a charity event not as competitive even though I'ma keen runner I like to fundraiser to. Well done to the Jane tomlinson organising team.Oh and the tech tshirt was fantastic - value for money entering fee!Date of review: June 4, 2012
In short: Brilliant, loved it!In full: This was one of the best races I've done in a while. The bottle neck only served to stop me bat out of helling it out of the start (my usual sorry trick), there was plenty of water in bottles and the goodie bag was ace. Toilets were fine if you knew what you were doing (Women rejoice! I hardly even queued!)I was back on form for this one and will definitely back next year. Date of review: May 28, 2012
In short: First four miles an absolute swine, hills galore till halfway, then nice and flatDate of review: May 24, 2012
In short: Enjoyable run, organisation could have been better.In full: It was my first half marathon and I really enjoyed the run. The first six miles was a bit hilly (but not too bad) while the remainder was fast and flat. As people have noted the mile markers were poor and the queuing at the start was a fiasco. I ended up near the front at the gun and was pleased I did as the bottleneck behind looked hideous. The relatively clear road meant I ran 1:37 which was far better than I'd hoped for. There were many water stations, which was good, and I was impressed by the goodie bag particularly the good quality t-shirt. A decent race which would be much better with a few small improvements in its organisation. Date of review: May 22, 2012
In short: Of the 3 half marathons I've run so far this was definitely the bestIn full: The route is nice - not too hilly as some have been saying (although I train in Sheffield so everywhere else is fat in comparison!) and anyway the hills are all over by about mile 7 or 8. I agree with some others - the mile markers are very small - I missed 12, but I'm from Leeds so I knew roughly where I was. Overall I'd say it's good for a PB - I got mine at 2:04 and I experienced no bottlenecks although I did start towards the back of the field and worked my way up. I would recommend running on home soil for anyone - I had 5 sets of supporters dotted around the route and it lifted my spirits so much!Oh and a word of warning - the Asda sports drinks that the "For all" events team use in all their races are awful - so sugary and strong. I'd steer clear if you're not used to them!Date of review: May 16, 2012
In short: Great atmosphere and great local supportIn full: the hills did take it out of me a bit but as a back of the pack runner really really enjoyed the chat with other runners and great banter with local supports - al made even better with family sat supporting at 11miles (teas and bacon butties in hand!)Date of review: May 15, 2012
In short: Enjoyed it but never again!In full: Having got to the start line when it was first announced (not an elite runner!) I missed any form of bottleneck. I do think the amount of time we had to wait at the start in the cold was too long.As a beginner from a relatively flat city, I did find the course tough and the hills took a lot more out of me than I thought. It was still a good challenge (sub 1hour 50) but I think once is enough for me!Good support around the track and great goody bag at the end. Date of review: May 15, 2012
In short: good organisation, just a bit hillyIn full: A tough race for my first half. Good support, nice goody bag. Only downside is closing both lanes instead of one, as can get crowded.Date of review: May 15, 2012
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Ethics questioned
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I must point out those who think the Natural Resources Commission makes its decisions on game management strictly based on science are naive. Having worked for more than 30 years in state government on wildlife and other issues, I can say there are many examples where this was not the case.
Just because the NRC is not accountable to voters (a dangerous situation in itself) does not mean it is immune to politics. The group is dominated and influenced by extremist pro-hunting organizations, both from in and outside of Michigan.
No one has disregarded the views of Upper Peninsula residents: current wolf management practices allow the removal or killing of individual wolves who pose a problem to people or animals.
Lies abound about the so-called danger posed by wolves that are not borne out by actual statistics. The legislation at hand is about more than wolves: It is about allowing a small minority of citizens and the GOP majority in Lansing to both disregard and even eliminate the constitutional right of a majority of citizens to have a say in wildlife management in our state.
Given how easy it was in the U.P. to gather signatures for a referendum against wolf hunting, it is factually obvious that even a majority of U.P. residents do not want to see wolves hunted for sport and worse, cruelly trapped.
This is really about a minority of unethical hunters who want a new trophy and is not about ethical subsistence hunting.
E. M. Liska
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Before the official commencement of the six-week MADE program in Denmark, the Australian MADE students resided for four nights at Can Lis - Jørn Utzon's own residence in Mallorca, Spain. This unique opportunity was generously arranged by Danish MADE partner, The Obel Family Foundation. Below is a recount of the students' insights:"Staying at Can Lis was a very special experience and a remarkable way to commence the MADE program.Can Lis is perched on a cliffside escarpment, in an isolated town on the south eastern coast of Mallorca. Designed as a summer house for the Utzon family, it was completed in 1971 and hosted the family for many years. The site is beautiful, peaceful and almost eerily quiet, with an endless horizon line of ocean meeting sky stretching beyond the rugged coastline and out to the sea.Can Lis itself is very unique. The construction of the house was closely overseen by Utzon, and the quality of craftsmanship is impeccable. The house is built with a local, blush pink Santanyi stone, which is textured with natural fissures and wear. Marks made from circular saw cuttings are traced across the walls, floors and ceilings, all of which are formed in this stone.The house plays upon ideas of prospect and refuge. The building itself, with its thick and solid walls, feels anchored and cave-like. Furnishings are kept to a minimum, with many of them, including bed nooks and the main lounge, also formed from the stone. The construction system of the house, a post-and-beam structure with infill walls, calls to mind the remains of ancient temples and ruins.The relationship with the exterior is another constant in this house. Can Lis is arranged as a series of discrete pavilions, strung in a line along the cliff's edge. These pavilions are linked by courtyards and stepping stones, which one meanders through while moving from room to room. The functions of each pavilion are kept separate: cooking, living and sleeping are all contained in distinct buildings. A certain peace comes from this separation, as each activity becomes focused and uncluttered.Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of this house is its spatial composition. In each room, the windows create small vignettes, the walls funneling inwards to frame a single tree or the wavering horizon line. These simple perspective views are almost like paintings - strikingly simple and clear.Similarly, light takes on a painterly quality in this house. Watching the light move through the living room throughout the day was captivating. The large, tapered windows force light to fall in sharp, dramatic shards across the floor. A small, highlight window in the lounge room emits light for only a few moments before sunset, allowing a streak of sun to highlight the stone wall.While in Mallorca we also had the opportunity to visit Palma. We saw the city's main cathedral, La Seu, and wandered the old, cobbled streets. We also enjoyed driving through Mallorca's countryside, which is littered with crumbling stone buildings, farms and distant mountains.The Utzon family has evidently left its mark on this place. The people in our local town were very warm and welcoming, and displayed great pride in their connection to the Utzons'. Many of them knew the family personally, particularly Lin, who has completed an artwork locally, and returns to the area regularly.It was an incredible privilege staying at Can Lis. The house is a very moving piece of architecture and affected us each in very distinctive ways. Our stay allowed us to develop a deeper connection to the work of Utzon, and enriched our understanding of how he thought and worked. The experience brought us together as a team, and imbued in us all an even greater respect for Jørn Utzon."Article and images by Laura Craft, Jennifer McMaster, Robert Martin, Olivia Savio-Matev and Matthew Wells
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