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Wow. Wow. Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. This essay moved me
Wow. Wow. Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. This essay moved me in two directions... closer to my own understanding/inspiration of the true meaning of Easter and to a new yet utterly comfortable and reassuring place of insight. Thank you for this. I will now proceed to share this article with others and otherwise shout it from the rooftops. Thank you1

"These few lines from the Gospel of John hold great
"These few lines from the Gospel of John hold great meaning for us. It's a woman who rises early and walks through darkness to visit the tomb. It's a woman who stays to mourn, unafraid of her grief. And it's this particular woman, shunned by society, who is first called by the risen Jesus."
What's the significance of this being a woman? You repeat this several times but don't tell me why this is meaningful to you?

 From how I understood it, as a woman myself, it was
From how I understood it, as a woman myself, it was meaningful to Norman that Mary Magdalene was a woman because the Christian leaders have for nearly two thousand years excluded women from any significant leadership roles in their only-boys club house... From a strictly Christian perspective, it's significant that a woman in her role of the greatest sinner on Earth (oy vey), could be the first to recognize and be recognized as redeemed...
But there may be other reasons to consider this a significant female event that too often (always!) goes unmentioned on Easter Sunday.
It has always fascinated me how frightened the Christian male leadership has been of women and particularly of Mary Magdalene (who was NOT shunned) who was a spiritual leader in her own right and in her own sect of priestesses of Isis (also known as Theotokos), hence the title of Mary, which was not a name, but a title (hence the alabaster jar of oil for anointing the sacrificial son god). Jesus' mother also of that sect.
The Nag Hammadi texts, containing the Gospel of Mary whose origins date around the year 150, conclusively show her intimate and important spiritual relationship with her teacher. Her spiritual leadership in those texts is also clear as she is described as Jesus' beloved and most trusted, and even as a teacher herself. Even in the "approved" gospels she is described as the Apostle of Apostles for seeing the resurrected Jesus first and receiving his teachings to tell others.
The full historical context makes Norman's observation of Mary of Magdala being the first person as a woman to make the encounter with the man who was most likely her husband and teacher, even more critical, considering the defamation of her character and her name that the male christian leadership took on over these many centuries.
This woman today wonders when the full story will be told to children in Sunday school? If ever? Heaven forbid woman ever be raised from her "sinful" origins to one of spiritual equality with her teacher, lord, god and savior.... Mary as teacher, as spiritual leader and as his companion & bride- a fairly normal & required condition for rabbis back then as well as today.
"There were three who always walked with the Lord,
Mary, his mother; Mary, her sister;
And Mary of Magdala, who was called his companion."
The Gospel according to Mary, From the Nag Hammadi texts
We must never forget that "history" is told by the victors.
Until the contemporary Christian churches of today amend this historical context, the full story of woman and her traditional inclusion in all things sacred will not be told.

Thank you Pauline. What excellent points you make. You
Thank you Pauline. What excellent points you make. You comments were richer and more thought provoking than the essay.

Most biblical scholars today state that Mary of Magdale
Most biblical scholars today state that Mary of Magdale was not the "sinner" of the gospel - another instance of denigrating this heroic woman.
Thank you for this
Thank you for this explication! Fantastic!
Thank you Pauline for sharing
Thank you Pauline for sharing this important information about the Mary Magdeline we have come to believe was Jesus companion & bride. The Truth is there for all to see and accept at last.

I'm not a scholar, but I am a woman. Let me tell you what
I'm not a scholar, but I am a woman. Let me tell you what this means to me. I came to Christianity, for real, only less than 10 years ago. A friend, who has to be described as a fundamentalist Christian, walked the first part of the journey with me, and was brave enough to engage in a lot of no holds barred discussions. At one point, I told him that it appeared that women were treated as second class citizens and I wasn't sure I could follow a God that thought that way. He set out to find a scriptural proof that God wasn't a male chauvinist. He came back to me, with obvious regret and confusion, and said he couldn't find what I needed. My faith, at that time, was at a point where I could say, "That's ok. I believe that God is just and I believe the evidence is there. I believe I can find it." So, I started to read and study. What I found was that, in a male dominated society, Jesus had time for women. He first revealed that he was the Messiah not just to a woman, but to a Samaritan woman! She should have been the ultimate second class citizen, but he revealed his truth to her, directly, before anyone else! I know there's a lot of confusion about which Mary was which. I'm not sure the details matter. Mary Magdalene is describes as having had 7 demons cast out of her. I doubt that caused her to be held in high esteem. But, Jesus had time for her. He allowed women to sit as his feet and learn, right along with the men. He allowed the touch of a woman who was "unclean" and called her a "daughter of Abraham". My impression is that was pretty radical. So, imagine that you are such a second class citizen that your testimony doesn't even count as a "person" in court. And then, this teacher enters your life who accepts you and values you. The answer wasn't so much in Jesus' words as in his deeds. Another example of "by their works you will know them."
So, it doesn't surprise me that nearly all of the few that stood at the base of the cross were women. It doesn't surprise me to see them coming to his grave, alone. It was dangerous to be a follower of someone who'd been crucified. You can't really blame the men for playing it safe. But,what the women had lost was so much MORE. Freedom, respect, the acknowledgement that they counted for something.... You can't turn away from that. You HAVE to follow him, even to the foot of the cross and beyond. I'm not sure I can convey the depth of the meaning of this.... In a way, I came to feel sorry of the men of scripture and some of the men in our society today. If you've always been a "first class citizen" maybe it's harder to get the point. In the end, Mary Magdalene, showed me just how "Good" Jesus was and is. Someone like that, well you'd just have to follow them anywhere.

"it doesn't surprise me that nearly all of the few that
"it doesn't surprise me that nearly all of the few that stood at the base of the cross were women."
"So, imagine that you are such a second class citizen that your testimony doesn't even count as a "person" in court."
non-whites have been dealing with that for centuries.
We know.
We know.
The point here is that women have that experience,regardless of race or culture. I have heard many wmen of color speak of feeling the impacts of denigration for their gender far more than their color. I have heard men of color express pain at tke limits placed on their sisters, wives, mothers, daughters. This piece was about vexposing the truth about Mary Magdalene's role in the early church, and how it was subverted by a male dominated Euro-Meddotaranean culture, which then carried it around the world. Gracebe to men who are a able to use their own experience to recognize the courage of Mary and the other female apostles, and mourn what was taken from them, and from all Jesus' followers.
Wow. This is so profound.
Wow. This is so profound. Thank you for sharing.
Wonderful commentary.
Wonderful commentary.
"But what the women had lost
"But what the women had lost was so much MORE."
Yes yes and yes. So beautifully seen and understood and stated. Thank you.
I loved this comment! I have
I loved this comment! I have been thinking a lot about Mary during this Lenten season. How Jesus shared his most vulnerable early moments of his resurrection with Mary. I wonder what Mary would have done if she had been invited to wait with Jesus at Gethsemene the night before his crucifixion. It is so obvious how much Jesus loved and respected women. I am thankful I attend a church that does as well.

Thank you for this.

Thank you for this.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Women were last at the
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Women were last at the cross and first at the tomb. Mary Magdalene - The Apostle to the Apostles.

 laurie, thank YOU for this response. really, really
laurie, thank YOU for this response. really, really moved me.

@Khurt Williams: "The denominations that still deny
@Khurt Williams: "The denominations that still deny women their place at the altar, might take another look at John 20." Women are still held back in this society and by many churches. These churches don't allow women to participate fully in their faith.

Actually, the first apostle ...

Actually, the first apostle ...

Beautiful. Oh, to be recognized. Oh, to be named.

Beautiful. Oh, to be recognized. Oh, to be named.

Yes, Easter is about the Resurrection of Christ. Christ
Yes, Easter is about the Resurrection of Christ. Christ spoke of unlimited possibilities while alive and they are still with us today. I do believe that there is much depth in the fact that Christ showed himself first to the sex that was equivalent wtih being owned, yet not as important as the animals. Our Redeemer was way ahead of our times.

Easter isn't about the Resurrection of Jesus? Really?
Easter isn't about the Resurrection of Jesus? Really? Wow.
I don't understand the
I don't understand the caustic nature of your comment; what is your intention? Are you saying everyone already knows that, or it isn't true....? Again, your point, please.
My sentiments exactly, I was
My sentiments exactly, I was actually taken aback by that statement. Easter is about the resurrection of Jesus. Without the resurrection, Christianity has no meaning. The story of Mary is profound, however, it is not the meaning of Easter.
"Without resurrection
"Without resurrection Christianity has no meaning" - Is that what Jesus taught us? I thought that we should focus on his message, follow his example. If we don't do that then he is dead.
I'm an atheist but have read
I'm an atheist but have read the life and message of great men like Jesus with great interest. As a non-believer it is obvious I don't think the resurrection ever happened but even so Christ's message love, compassion, and challenging the oppressive social norms of the time will always be valid and timeless. For me, Christ's radical and message was attempted to be buried when his enemies killed him but was resurrected when his disciples went on to spread his message to the world.
I understand your perspective
I understand your perspective and respect your belief. I too had spent a good deal of time wondering if Christ was man or of God.
I was comfortable with him being the epitome of the goodness of man. Then I started studying the Bible through the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius.
It kind of asks you to read the life of Christ in a chronological order while imagining yourself in the stories of his life. As a researcher this was very insightful for me.
In the end it was the behavior of the Apostles that changed me. On Holy Thursday, in the Garden these men feared for their lives, they were silent and hiding for their lives.
Cowards, you might even say. Not even standing up for a loved one. But something changed them. How did these weaklings get the energy to fight and die
proclaiming the Good News? As a behaviorist, it makes absolutely no sense for these men to have changed into the witnesses and martyrs that they became.
For 300 years Christians were persecuted, martyred, and opposed quite violently without fighting back violently. 300 years! armed with only their belief and responding
to their oppressors with the word of God. The year on each of our calendars that we use today, is not that of Caesar, but of Jesus Christ. How can that be?
That is the big news in this
That is the big news in this article in my oppinion. I always was taught and believed that Easter is about the Resurrection of Christ, our savior. It's insignificance to the writer makes me question his priorities, even though I have admiration for Mary Magdala...her love...her courage.

Oh, you make me cry. After going to church on Saturday
Oh, you make me cry. After going to church on Saturday night, the next day, I had the opportunity to drive through the streets of my city when they were relativily deserted...either because people were still in bed from a Saturday night, or at church for an Easter morning. I tell you those streets were glistening with peace and joy, for the whole world...not just those in either place.

Easter is justy not about Mery Magdlene though she was
Easter is justy not about Mery Magdlene though she was much as the other carecters in the story to the passon of Christ. No the story is about the God who porvided for are way back to Him. It is Christ the pass over for us all. The blood of the Lamb posted on our two spritul door post and uper dooor post of our God given spirtul intelagents to save us from our own arrogents, greed,and self wroship. It is about The God who when Abraham was at the point to slay his own son the son of promis God spoke and stop thedeed and said harm not the child I will porvide. When will man kind come into acceptance of this most pricesless gift if they wont and ontill they do WE wiil continuly sacrfic our own childern to those god's of war and strife. F John Toney

Your analysis is good up to where it asserts that Easter
Your analysis is good up to where it asserts that Easter is not about the Ressurrection but about Mary Magdalene. This is a misunderstanding of the Bible and authentic Christian teaching in preference for personal interpretations. This is uncalled for as there are better ways of articulating the struggle for the rightful place of women in the church

Mary is indeed the apostle to the apostles. And she
Mary is indeed the apostle to the apostles. And she serves as a model of faith and devotion. But to say that Easter is about Mary rather than Jesus misses the point. If Easter is not about Jesus risen from the dead, then we are left to wallow in our own subjective narcissm. The resurrection of Jesus is the launching of God's new creation. If not, then Mary is (along with all the rest of Jesus' followers) most to be pitied.

From the diverse cultures in which I've lived, it is the
From the diverse cultures in which I've lived, it is the women......grandmother, mother, aunt, sister...who passed on knowledge and skills that are of life. Mary Magdalene held on to the life-giving, life enhancing and hope giving memories of her teacher.....even as she experienced the excruciating pain of his absence. The events of his healing, forgiving, feasting, gentleness and yes, anger were deeply recorded in her being....and deeply shared, joyfully, with others. Surely, this experience is what John "saw".

Impossible to comprehend the blindness of a putative
Impossible to comprehend the blindness of a putative believer who claims that Easter is not all about Jesus Christ, his crucifixion and resurrection, as God's ultimate gift of blessed assurance for all humankind, woman and man, forever. Not to see that at the heart of Easter is really to send Mary out of the shadow of the tomb in a colorful bonnet with a basket of painted eggs that were laid by a Peep-hued chicken and hidden by a crafty pink Bunny. Add to the tale whatever you may choose to, but without Christ at the center for all else to "revolve around," we are -- as Apostle Paul saw and said -- most to be pitied.

What a beautiful and thoughtful meditation on the reality
What a beautiful and thoughtful meditation on the reality of that very significant morning...the morning that would come to be known as Easter. I am always thankful whenever the reality of who Mary Magdalene was and the important place she had in the early church.

I am so excited to see that users are actually blogging
I am so excited to see that users are actually blogging regarding this theme in such a smart way, showing us all different sides to it. You are a great blogger. Please keep it up.
Thank you. I don't
Thank you. I don't catagorise myself as a Christian although being raised catholic. I loved this perspective. This speaks to my heart. I've always felt a closeness to Jesus, just not the the religions that represent him.
Thank you.
Thank you for this beautiful
Thank you for this beautiful truth. Its hope is at the heart of Christ's message and work, so obvious we overlook it.
Beautiful, thoughtful,
Beautiful, thoughtful, provocative, courageous...a wonderful piece Thank you.
Fabulous! Thank you!
Fabulous! Thank you!
The resurrection of Jesus
The resurrection of Jesus makes it possible to understand what He meant "the last will be first and first last" Society in the time of Jesus women were of low status. Mary being humble became the greatest. Jesus had her announce His resurrection. She came in the dark (early morning) and He was not in His tomb.....what we receive in the dark we possess forever.
Nice meditation & good food
Nice meditation & good food for thought. One line, however, just doesn't ring true and undermines the rest of the piece:
"The Easter story doesn't revolve around crucifixion, an empty tomb..."
Of course it does. There would have been no person for Mary to encounter in the Garden without the empty tomb. However important the other issues are that the story touches on - and you have touched on an important one - all are secondary to the one great truth that the tomb was, in fact, empty.
Drop that line and you've got a decent meditation here...
Ed - Thanks so much for this
Ed - Thanks so much for this insightful comment. I think your point is an excellent one. (You'll notice it's echoed by Kate a few entries below.) I like the idea of adding the word "only" to this sentence, just before "revolve around crucifixion..." I think that one word would remove the false note you recognized, and keep my original intent. Thanks for the careful reading, and the feedback.
Ha, so Peter and John have to
Ha, so Peter and John have to verify what Mary tells them she found. Because she's a woman? What if Peter and John reported the discovery to Peter & John? Would she run back to make sure they weren't lying to her? The bible treats woman like children.
Really like your article,
Really like your article, Norman. A friend shared it with me on fb this morning - as a response to my posting on Mark 16:9-11. The only dfference in our opinions is that I would add the word "only" in your last paragraph, between the words "isn't about". Take care.
Kate - Thanks so much for
Kate - Thanks so much for your comment, and the suggestion. As I mentioned to Ed in a comment above, I think you're absolutely right. Adding that one word would make a great improvement. I'm so glad you liked the piece. Thanks for reading, and for sharing your thoughts.
While the story of Mary is
While the story of Mary is marvelous it does not outshine what Christ did, to say that Easter is about anything but God's triumph is to lose the whole perspective of what really happened. Redemption for both men and women.
In my opinion, the one of his
In my opinion, the one of his most important statements in this article is "The denominations that still deny women their place at the altar, might take another look at John 20." Regardless, of your beliefs in Mary Magdalene's place in Jesus' life, her devotion to Him, her vigilance during His passing, and being there for His resurrection, demonstrates to believers that Jesus did not care about gender. The teachings of Christ are full of examples of inclusion, not exclusion.
You HAD me until I came to
You HAD me until I came to the next to the last sentence. There we part ways.
I am so happy to know about
I am so happy to know about this website, this opportunity, and to read Norman Allen's insights regarding Mary Magdalen, as someone raised Catholic, and as a playwright and actor myself. Thank you.
I never thought of this and
I never thought of this and it's so obvious. Thanks for sharing.
Luke 8:1-3 NIV After this
Luke 8:1-3 NIV After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; 3 Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herod's household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means.
Holy WOW!!! thank you thank
Holy WOW!!! thank you thank you thank you!
This lifted a lifetime of old
This lifted a lifetime of old judgment from me. I love the word 'teacher'.
So much more truth.
A beautiful commentary and it
A beautiful commentary and it coincides with the Easter sermon at Myers Park Baptist, a free Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. Mary not only arrived in the dark of morning to find to her horror that Jesus missing, she was there at the cross when he was crucified, obviously risking her own life so Jesus would not die alone. The disciples, all men, fled, and she stayed to the bitter end. It is a lesson of love at its best, courage and strength that goes beyond the resurrection. Your point about women being kept from the ministry is so true, especially in the light of the Easter story.
I just read Pauline Schneider
I just read Pauline Schneider's post in response to Norman Allen's provocative essay, and here I am one year later wishing the discussion about Mary Magdalene would continue. Based on my readings about her, the orthodox version of who she was is badly distorted and at variance with her role as the disciple who was closest to Jesus, one whose role as the "soul mate" of Jesus Peter and others grew to resent. This is a complicated but under-told story well worth exploring further if you're curious. The body of work people can read if they want to become knowledgeable includes: 1) Elaine Pagels' The Gnostic Gospels; 2) Susan Haskins' Mary Magdalen: Myth and Metaphor; 3) Magaret Starbird's Magdalene's Lost Legacy and The Woman With the Alabaster Jar; and 4) Mary Ellen Ashcroft's The Magdalene Gospel. I think people owe it to themselves to probe deeply on this topic and not swallow the false contention that the Magdalene was a prostitute when she actually was trusted and beloved by Jesus.
"Easter isn't about the resurrection of Jesus." Is this from one of your plays? It's certainly not from the Gospels, or any source in Christianity - as it unfolded - not as you might wish it, from a playwright's perspective, to be.
I disagree that Easter is not
I disagree that Easter is not about the resurrection. To me from this author's perspective it continues to move along our culture's "it's all about me" thinking. From a Christian's perspective everything in the history of the faith points to the resurrection. As much as I do appreciate drawing additional secondary perspectives from the reading I couldn't disagree more.
A beautiful way to wish
A beautiful way to wish everyone a Blessed Easter
The whole of Christianity is
The whole of Christianity is based on these claims of a woman
Beautiful observation! A
Beautiful observation! A perfect way or start my Good Friday
Thank you so much. What an
Thank you so much. What an insightful piece. Love love love to you in the Spirit of Mary Magdalene.
Peace and blessings.
I find your piece quite
I find your piece quite insightful and moving, the feminist polemics notwithstanding.
Just an added thought: what if the gardener really was the gardener and Mary only later recognized the risen Christ in him later thanks to subsequent prayerful revelation. Herein lies the true transcendence of Christianity, it seems to me.
I love the points that you
I love the points that you brought up. You are absolutely right.
However, you say: "I've also learned that the Easter story doesn't revolve around crucifixion, an empty tomb, or even the glory of a resurrected spirit."
By saying Easter doesn't revolve around the crucifixion/resurrection of Jesus, you dismiss the truth about Easter. It IS about the crucifixion. It IS about an empty tomb. It IS about a resurrected tomb. It IS about Jesus.
I'm not dismissing Mary and everything she has done.
However, don't dismiss the real reason for Easter.
Yes, so true what you've said
Yes, so true what you've said. It is about the Resurrection of Jesus, and FORGIVENESS of our sins. I've always said Jesus was comfortable with women and I'm sure He had many women friends that we don't read about. So why are women so still considered 2nd class even in the 21st century by religious denominations and society?
I would agree to an extent
I would agree to an extent that Easter does point out in fine details what a relationship with Jesus calls both men and women to be.... However, the whole point of Easter is the cross and the empty tomb. Without either hope would well...be none existent.
Great ideas on other themes...but the heart of the story is that God loved us enough to die for us, not because we deserved this but because grace abounds for all.
Another wonderful post. Thank
Another wonderful post. Thank you.
please tell me the music that
please tell me the music that you included with your story....
I hope that this will not
I hope that this will not seem strictly self-promotional- but I had to share my song, "From This Place," about the emotional journey that Mary Magdalene takes on the day she visits Christ's tomb, from the moment she wakes in the morning and remembers the crucifixion, to the moment when Christ called her name. The piece is available as a stream from an NPR Weekend Edition Sunday interview from 2009 here:
For me, reflecting on Mary Magdalene has become a way to open my eyes more to the presence of the risen Christ in the world and in my own life. Thank you for your reminder.
"Most important, at the heart
"Most important, at the heart of this story lies the relationship between a student and her teacher..."
You're almost there...
They are both teachers and the real story is Mary and her beloved husband.
Thank You, very much.
Thank You, very much. Beautiful Reflection on Easter.
If a tree falls in the forest
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear, does it make a sound? On the one hand, we believe it must, but if there is no perceiver, we have no way to know. If Jesus was crucified, died, and was buried, and then rose again from the dead and no one recognized him, did it really happen? The truth is, if there had been no Mary Magdalene, no one to recognize the Risen Christ, there would be no story, and no movement of Christianity. The same is just as true today. Christianity would not exist without those who recognize him. They are of a whole. The perceiver and the perceived, the lover and the beloved, are integral pairs. Norman Allen opens our eyes to this truth. In this sense, Mary Magdalene is the true and under-appreciated fulcrum of the story of Jesus.
. The feminist side of me
. The feminist side of me always wants to do a fist pumping "YES!" when I think of Mary Magdalene as first to arrive at the tomb and the first to hear the "good news." However, as I dig deeper I find that I am once again missing the point. Jesus chose to reveal the 'good news" to Mary not because she was a woman but because he always chose the unlikely one….the lowly, the crippled, and the castoffs of society. By revealing himself to Mary he was once again choosing to look beyond social status, gender, cultural mores, and see her as she really was…a child of God. I am reminded yet again of my own limitations when encountering others. Do I truly see each person I encounter as a child of God or do I put them in a box of preconceived notions or diminished expectations? And who have I missed because I did not even see them at all?! It is my prayer this Easter season that I may be more open to the Mary Magdalene's in my life and actually hear them when they might say…."I have seen the Lord!"
Beautiful- God bless you.
Beautiful- God bless you.
most have to sleep to go
most have to sleep to go where true reality is:this is just a dream to truth !!
I would have enjoyed a rich,
I would have enjoyed a rich, deep woman's voice on that one! LOL
Many thanks to everyone for
Many thanks to everyone for your thoughtful responses to my essay. This is one that means a lot to me and I'm so glad it struck a chord with so many people.
To me Easter clebrates Jesus'
To me Easter clebrates Jesus' resurrection from the dead. Isn't that the foundation of the Christian faith? Mary Magdalene is important - the first person to see the resurrected Jesus. But to say the Easter story revolves around her and not the resurrection of Jesus seems to be in error to me.
So beautiful. Deeply true.
So beautiful. Deeply true. deeply human. and deeply holds the mystery. Thank you for sharing..


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- April 9 - 21: Would-be student participants discuss application ideas with mentoring organizations.
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- May 27: 19:00 UTC Accepted student proposals announced on the Google Summer of Code 2013 site.
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NEW ULM – Brown County commissioners approved the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Feedlot Program 2012 Annual County Feedlot Officer and Performance Credit Report on Tuesday.
Brown County Solid Waste Officer Laine Sletta said 41 feedlots were inspected last year, most of them new construction. He said several manure application complaints were received last year, and they were investigated and appropriately dealt with.
According to the report, there are 418 registered feedlots in the county, 56 under 300 acres in shore land, 239 outside shore land, 78 greater than 300 acres, 63 with 10 acres or more in shore land.
Eight feedlots were inspected and found not in compliance with water quality discharge standards. One was inspected as a result of a complaint.
Thirty-four notifications were received from feedlot owners claiming air quality exemptions. Thirteen warning letters were issued, one violation notice was issued and one court action commenced.
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The board approved a $321,972 Conservation Partners Legacy Grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for Spring Creek Trout Stream Restoration.
Stream bank stabilization projects and stream corridor restoration in designated trout stream portions of the creek in a public easement will take place, according to the Request for Board Action (RBA). Brown County will serve as grant administrator and fiscal agent until the grant term ends June 30, 2016.
The State is in need of habitat work on public lands to improve fish, game and wildlife habitat as well as public recreational opportunities, according to the grant worksheet. The County will match $33,178 in non-state cash or in-kind services for project costs that include permanent easements, according to the agreement.
Sletta said $8,000 in cash will go to the Brown County Auditor/Treasurer's Office, $24,000 for administrative costs and $280,000 for on the ground (project) engineering.
"We have to pay prevailing state wages, so the money won't go as far as we thought," said Commissioner Andrew Lochner.
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Public Health Director Karen Moritz said her office helped vaccinate homebound persons as it was asked, among other duties, and that seasonal influenza is still active in Brown County and South Central Minnesota, mostly for people age 65 and older.
"It is still very real. The public needs to continue to be aware of symptoms, cover their cough, wash their hands and get vaccinated. It's not too late to get the flu shot," Moritz reported. "There is some misunderstanding about how effective flu shots are. Ninety-one percent match the A strain, 72 percent match the B strain of the flu."
Brown County had just one confirmed Pertussis case last year while there were nearly 4,500 in Minnesota. Moritz said clinics reported increased vaccination, which she felt helped decrease county incidence.
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House of Commons Hansard #59 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was amendments.
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Canada Post
Oral Questions
Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia
Steven Fletcher Minister of State (Transport)
Mr. Speaker, all permanent employees will continue to have jobs at Canada Post. The hours of employees depend on market forces. Sometimes there is high volume, sometimes there is lower volume. Canada Post has the ability to change the number of hours depending on the volume of mail. However, it will also abide by all collective agreements. We will ensure that Canadians will have postal service as per the postal charter. I wish the member would stand and support Canada—
Canada Post
Oral Questions
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
The hon. member for Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia.
Oral Questions
December 2nd, 2011 / noon
Jean-François Fortin Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia, QC
Mr. Speaker, the weak economy continues to have a significant impact: 31,000 jobs were lost in Quebec in November, leaving families penniless just a few weeks before Christmas.
When it should be helping unemployed workers and struggling businesses, the government prefers to wrap itself in symbols of Canadian identity and waste $70 million—$40 million more than planned—celebrating a war that was fought two centuries ago.
What is the government's priority: to help thousands of unemployed workers in Quebec or to spend millions of dollars celebrating a war?
Oral Questions
Cathy McLeod Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue
Mr. Speaker, Canada's economy has now created nearly 600,000 net new jobs since July 2009. However, we do sympathize with Canadians who have recently lost their jobs.
As we have said all along, we are not immune to the global economic turbulence being felt by our largest trading partners, the United States and Europe. As witnessed by recent events in Greece, the global economic recovery remains fragile.
Canada will be impacted by these events from outside our borders. That is why we are working to implement the next phase of Canada's economic action plan with measures to create and protect jobs, such as a hiring credit for small business.
Government Response to Petitions
Routine Proceedings
Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre
Tom Lukiwski Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to one petition.
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
Hoang Mai Brossard—La Prairie, QC
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Finance in relation to Supplementary Estimates (B) 2011-12.
Telecommunications Act
Routine Proceedings
Glenn Thibeault Sudbury, ON
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (universal charger).
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to rise this afternoon to re-introduce this legislation designed to combat the growing problem of consumer electronic waste. This legislation is also designed to try to alleviate the strain on consumers' wallets when they purchase a new mobile phone, especially now that we are in the gift-giving season.
Specifically, the legislation would amend Canada's Telecommunications Act through the inclusion of specific language that would compel cellphone manufacturers to create a standardized charger for newly manufactured mobile phones.
In 2009, the European Union implemented a similar initiative. This resulted in the signing of a memorandum of understanding with 14 mobile phone manufacturers to make their devices compatible with a standardized charger.
As I mentioned earlier, with the holiday season in full swing, I know many people will be buying new cellphones for their family members and friends, and the benefits of this change would be obvious.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Child Care
Routine Proceedings
12:05 p.m.
Jean Crowder Nanaimo—Cowichan, BC
Mr. Speaker, I am presenting another petition on child care. I have had thousands of them from across the country. Child care is often not accessible or affordable for Canadian families and is often of uncertain quality for young children. Child care creates jobs, makes Canada more competitive, helps achieve women's equality and builds local economies. It is a recognized human right.
The petitioners are calling upon the House of Commons to legislate the right to universal access to child care and to provide multiyear funding to provincial and territorial governments to build a national system of affordable, high-quality, public, not-for-profit early childhood education and care accessible to all children.
The federal government must establish funding criteria and reporting mechanisms that would ensure accountability for how the provinces and territories use federal funding to ensure quality accessibility, universality and accountability, and that acknowledge Quebec's right to develop social programs with adequate compensation from the federal government.
Climate Change
Routine Proceedings
12:05 p.m.
David McGuinty Ottawa South, ON
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, it is an honour to rise in the House today to present a petition on behalf of many of my constituents in my riding of Ottawa South. I would like to recognize the efforts of members of the Holy Cross Parish and, particularly, Mr. John Dorner of the Archdiocese of Ottawa.
The petitioners wish to build support for positive Canadian action at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Durban.
It is a privilege to table this petition on behalf of my constituents.
Canada Post
Routine Proceedings
12:05 p.m.
Kevin Lamoureux Winnipeg North, MB
Mr. Speaker, it is with pleasure that I bring forward a petition signed by postal workers.
The petitioners are calling upon the House of Commons to review the role that the federal government played in denying the workers of Canada Post the ability to have a negotiated labour contract based on a free bargaining process. This comes at a time of year when our postal carriers and many other workers within the postal system are busy, ensuring that everyone gets their Christmas mail and parcels and so forth. I think it is an appropriate day to ensure that the government is aware that there still is quite a bit of discontent about what is happening between Canada Post and its workers, and the role that the government played.
Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
Routine Proceedings
12:05 p.m.
Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre
Tom Lukiwski Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, if Questions No. 178, 181 and 186 could be made orders for returns, these returns would be tabled immediately.
Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
Routine Proceedings
12:05 p.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
Is that agreed?
Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
Routine Proceedings
12:05 p.m.
Some hon. members
Question No. 178
Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
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12:05 p.m.
Denise Savoie Victoria, BC
What is the total amount of government funding for the fiscal year 2010-2011 and for the current fiscal year, allocated within the constituency of Victoria, specifying each department or agency, the initiative and the amount?
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Major U.S. stock markets were slipping Monday driven by worries over the wider implications for companies exposed to China amid the regulatory scrutiny of JPMorgan Chase's
JPMorgan shares declined 2.7% to $51.83. The Securities and Exchange Commission's anti-bribery unit has opened an investigation into the practices of JPMorgan Chase in China, The New York Times reported. The Times, citing a confidential U.S. government document, said the inquiry centered on whether the bank had hired the children of Chinese officials to help it gain business in China.
The S&P 500 fell 0.59% to 1,646.05. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed off 0.47% to 15,010.74. The Nasdaq lost 0.38% to 3,589.09.
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The U.S. economic calendar was empty Monday. Investors this week were awaiting the release of the Federal Open Market Committee minutes Wednesday from its July meeting for more guidance into the pace of and when Fed tapering will begin. Clues will also be sought from any developments out of the Aug. 22-24 meeting of central bank officials in Jackson Hole, Wyo.
The 10-year Treasury was another indicator of the broad-based Fed jitters. The benchmark 10-year Treasury was plunging 15/32, pushing the yield up to fresh two-year highs of 2.882%.
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William L. "Bill" Wiltsie Jr.
RUSSELL, Pa. – Willi-am L. "Bill" Wiltsie Jr., 88, of Ludwick Road, died, Wednesday (April 24, 2013), at his home.
He was born Aug. 6, 1924, in Fentonville, the son of W. Luther and Selma Edquist Wiltsie.
He had attended Frewsburg High School.
Bill was a longtime dairy farmer. His dairy was recognized by the D.H.I.A. several years in succession.
He was a quiet man with a great smile and a love of the land. He loved farming, trees, and sunsets. His favorite thing to do was to walk in the woods and along the creek. Most importantly, Bill loved his family, friends, and his home.
In early years, he was master of the Lander grange and was president of the Hale Cemetery Association for 33 years.
Bill is survived by his wife, Marvel Cheney Bemis Wiltsie, whom he married Feb. 14, 1981; two brothers: Ted and Ernest "Boone" (Bee) Wiltsie; two sisters: Helen (Kenneth) Park and Mary Himes; five children: Ann Lanzel, John (Phyllis) Wiltsie, Paul (Leah) Wiltsie, Dan (Maggie) Bemis and Darlene Pitchford; 12 grandchildren: Sarah Mead, Cindy (Jason) Irwin, Aaron Lanzel, Erick (Whitney) Wiltsie, Jennifer (Jason) Johnson, Jessica (Cory) Brownlee, Hyla Brinkley, Patrick Bemis, Danielle Bailey and Darren, Serina and Kassandra Pitchford; and eight great-grandchildren: Andrew Mead, Conner Irwin, Lydia and Abigail Brownlee, Annaliese and Emma Johnson, and Katie and Jack Brinkley.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, David Wiltsie.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Peterson Funeral Home, Frewsburg. The Rev. Walter Venman, pastor of the Clarks Corners Community Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Hale Cemetery, Akeley, Pa.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Warren, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA 16365; or The Lander Volunteer Fire Department, 4400 Miller Hill Road, Russell, PA 16345.


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How furry friends can help the healing process begin.
Monday�s bombing at the Boston Marathon has shined the spotlight on the powerful effect dogs can have on traumatized and bereaved victims of disaster. NBC�s Today Show reported�that five specially trained golden retrievers known as �comfort dogs� have been sent to Boston to assist with healing. Research shows that relationships with pets can promote healing�not only for victims of tragic events, but for people facing chronic disease, like cancer. Harvard physiatrist Dr. Julie Silver, who surveyed cancer survivors for her book, What Helped Get Me Through, says pets figured prominently in her conversations. �Many people mentioned how much comfort their pets gave them,� she says. �Walking their dogs got them out of the house and talking to neighbors. Some adopted a kitten or a puppy, which entertained them with their antics and snuggled with them when they needed comfort. A connection with a pet can be great support�and powerful medicine.� Therapy dogs like those working in Boston are now natural members of disaster relief teams. Indeed, two of the same dogs now providing comfort in Boston had been assisting in Newtown, Conn., since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in December. Therapy Dogs International�helps train all types of dogs for assisting in all types of circumstances, including nursing homes, hospitals, schools and more. Brought to you by: Spry Living


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CES 2012: The Samsung OLED
Few details were announced regarding Samsung's OLED, or Organic Light Emitting Diode HDTV.
With all the skepticism and cynicism I can muster, I will say this: OMG.
This thing looks amazing. There's no model number, ship date, or pricing info, but I was promised it is a real thing.
On the brightly lit show floor, the OLED's popped with LCD-like brightness. Yet at the same time exhibited totally black blacks. They were stunning. Do Want.
The pictures hardly do them justice, but look at how impossibly thin they are.
Things we do know: it's 55-inches, uses RGB OLEDs (that's the "super" part), it's 1080p and active 3D, and has all the interactive do-dads that the other top line Samsung TVs have.Will we see it this year as promised? I hope so.


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Is fitness a feminist issue? Two philosophy professors, whose goal is to get super-fit by age 50, say yes.
During one of� my regular web surfing excursions, I stumbled upon an intriguing blog�Fit, Feminist, and (almost) Fifty�written by two philosophy professors, Samantha Brennan and Tracy Isaacs. I�ve asked them to share their thoughts on how fitness, philosophy and feminism collide (as a philosophy minor in college, I�m interested to hear what they say!). Stay tuned�you could see them more regularly here on the blog.�Lisa D
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Medical office receives national recognition for diabetes care
WASHINGTON – The National Committee for Quality Assurance recently announced that Medical Associates of Saranac Lake has received Recognition from the Diabetes Recognition Program for providing quality care to their patients with diabetes.
The Diabetes Recognition Program was designed to improve the quality of care that patients with diabetes receive by recognizing clinicians who deliver quality diabetes care, and by motivating other clinicians to document and improve their delivery of diabetes care.
To receive recognition, which is valid for three years, Medical Associates of Saranac Lake submitted data that demonstrates performance that meets the program's key diabetes care measures. These measures include eye exams, blood pressure tests, nutrition therapy and patient satisfaction, among others. When people with diabetes receive quality care as outlined by these measures, they are less likely to suffer complications such as heart attacks, stroke, blindness, kidney disease and amputations.
"NCQA's Diabetes Recognition Program honors the vanguard, professionals using the best science to help patients cope with one of modern life's most pervasive illnesses," said NCQA President Margaret E. O'Kane. "I commend Medical Associates of Saranac Lake for providing high quality care and for going the extra mile to help people with diabetes."
Diabetes is a serious disease that affects the body's ability to produce or respond properly to insulin, a hormone that allows blood sugar to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy. An estimated 16 million Americans have diabetes; it is the sixth-leading cause of death by disease in the U.S. and it has no cure.
To find out if your clinician has been recognized by the Diabetes Recognition Program or for further information, visit www.ncqa.org/drp or email email@example.com.


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Bringing home a new puppy is one of the most exciting experiences for a family of canine lovers. There are many puppies that need a good home and loving caretakers. But providing for a puppy isn't all fun and games - young canines are a lot of work. Here are some items you'll likely need before you bring the dog home.
A Healthy Dog
Your first consideration for your dog should always be his health. He should be in pretty good shape after he's gotten his dog vaccinations, but you'll still need to make sure you are well stocked for food, and have spoken to your vet about what sort of feeding schedule would work best for your canine. Keep in mind that you might need some at-home medicine for your dog, such as flea control for dogs. Once again, your vet is always the best person to help you pick out such supplies.
A Comfy Canine
You'll want your pooch to be comfortable in his new home, too. Many pet owners purchase a pet bed for their dogs. You may want to consider placing such a bed into a crate, as many puppies benefit from crate training when they're young.
Part of making sure your dog is comfortable means establishing some ground rules before bringing him home. Will you allow him on certain pieces of furniture? Who will be giving him his daily walks, and at what time? Does everyone in the family know the phone number for the veterinary hospital nearest you, in case of emergencies? Squaring away the answers to these questions will help you comfort and care for your canine as soon as you introduce him to your home.
A Well Behaved Pet
Your dog's youngest years will be the best time for him to learn proper obedience and behavior. Puppy training doesn't have to be a chore - it's a great way to bond with your pet. But you will need a few items to make sure it goes well. Find some healthy dog treats that you can use as incentive for your canine when teaching him new tricks or rules. For your first few months with your dog, you'll want to have a short leash that makes it easy to control him while on walks. Halters are often more comfortable and better for dogs than traditional collars, so ask your vet about your options.


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Ward Lumber announces Vendor of the Year award winner
JAY – Primesource Building Products is the recipient of the 2012 Vendor of the Year Award, Jay Ward, president of Ward Lumber, announced recently.
The award was presented to Primesource at Ward Lumber's Pro Expo in Lake Placid in March.
Primesource, Ward Lumber's main source for GripRite Fasteners, was selected from more than 30 primary product vendors also considered for the award, and was chosen after exceeding criteria set for vender service levels in 2012. Jeremy Leale, Merchandising Manager for Ward Lumber, said "The team at Prime Source exceeds our expectations time after time. Whether it is the inside sales person, outside sales rep, or delivery driver, they have consistently provided top notch service. ". There are three primary Primesource team members who service the Ward Lumber Stores. Tom Hanna, Territory Manager for northern New York and northern Vermont, has been with Primesource for over 9 years. Matt Schaffer, Sales Manager, has been with Primesource for 18 years. Seon Raghubar, Inside Sales Representative, has been with Primesource for six years.
The Vendor of the Year Award was established as a way to recognize outstanding vendor service. Criteria to be met or exceeded includes product lead time, frequency of store visits, responsiveness to employee and customer inquiries, product training, ease of placing orders, and deliveries.
PrimeSource is a national distributor of building materials serving residential and industrial new-construction and remodeling markets as a value-added link in the distribution chain. Core products include: Nails, screws, and collated fasteners; tools, compressors and accessories; roofing, gypsum and insulation; rebar and concrete accessories; and fencing and wire.


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Minnefield's Miles in the Trophy Series ( + Win Swag!)
Angela Minnefield takes lead in non-ultra category as well as most races run
Minnefield at the 2013 Sulphur Springs Trail Run. Photo by Ryder Photography.
This year's Trail Runner Trophy Series is coming to a close with only 26 races left (of 136 total). While some runner's race for points, others such as Angela Minnefield, 50, of Fishers, Indiana, run for the pure love of the sport. She is currently in the lead for both most races ran (12) and leads the female, non-ultra category with 225.7 points.
She's been running for about 20 years, starting out as a road runner and later transitioning to trails. On September 29, she plans to run her first trail marathon—the Wabash Heritage Trail Marathon in West Lafayette, Indiana. She says, "The marathon distance takes me beyond my comfort zone, into a realm in which I confront the limitations of my body and mind. Running a marathon is one of the most challenging and rewarding events that I will experience."
For this Trophy Series, she wanted to choose races to push her limits. In the 11-mile Laurel Run Ascent, Minnefield said she was not ready for the elevation changes. When the race began, she knew the biggest challenge would be the mental aspect. To get through the race she thought of each mile as a new journey, trying not to let the previous one affect her.
Want to win a Smartwool running tee and Honey Stinger swag bag? Simple! Just enter a 2013 Trail Runner Trophy Series race and click here to enter this week's giveaway. To see past Trophy Series giveaway winners, click here. Or check out page 3 of this article for the current Trophy Series leaderboard and link to full series results.
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greenisgood wrote:My local tea shop has a decent $3.50/oz Big Red Robe (da hong pao) that I use for my daily quasi-gong fu session, and I can get Rishi Jade Oolong which is a really good greenish Taiwanese at my local co-op for about the same price (even though its $8 on the website?). Other than that if you can find a good Ti Guan Yin (they vary), they're usually on the cheap side and worth a few good steeps. I really think its a good idea when you're looking for a normal daily tea to look at local shops, the internet is kind of expensive but worth it for really good tea. I could get all my oolong from teaspring and houde and spoil myself but I'm way happy with what I can find around here now that I've found some good sources, and the shipping is free.
That's the same place the Nilgiri everyone is talking about comes from and I have had an excellent Margaret's Hope Estate 2nd Flush, SFTGFOP1 from there.greenisgood wrote:Yeah hop goblin, at TeaSource in St. Paul. 7.33/2oz and 13.86/4oz. I haven't had any other big red robe but I think it's pretty good stuff.
greenisgood wrote:I dunno what the nilgiri that everyone's talking about is but if its the Glendale Handmade I would have to agree. A very interesting black tea with giant leaves, it looked almost like a white tea. I gave the last ounce or two of mine to a friend for his birthday but it was very enjoyable.


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Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947 marking a milestone in baseball history. To celebrate this momentous event and keep the legacy of Jackie Robinson alive, the Tigers host the annual Jackie Robinson Art, Essay and Poetry Contest.
The contest is open to middle and high school students throughout the State of Michigan.
Students may enter the contest by submitting an original work of art, essay, or poem in honor of Jackie Robinson. The specific contest criteria are as follows:
ART:Create an artistic expression that captures the spirit of one or more of Jackie Robinson's Nine Values. Works of art may include a painting, drawing, or rendering.
ESSAY: Write an essay about a barrier that you have faced. Explain how you faced this barrier by using one or more of Jackie Robinson's Nine Values. Each essay should be at least 200 words long and not exceed 700 words in length, typewritten, single spaced, and limited to one page. Essays will be evaluated based on creativity, rhythm and flow of language, organization, attitude, personality, character, and the technique used to convey meaning. All essays must be factual and based on the student's real-life experience. Fictional stories will be disqualified.
POETRY: Write a poem that explores one or more of Jackie Robinson's Nine Values. Each poem should be typewritten, double-spaced and limited to one page.
Download the 2017 official entry form »
Download the 21st Annual Jackie Robinson Art, Essay and Poetry Contest flier »
To enter, students must submit their original piece of art, essay, or poetry by 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017. An official entry form must accompany each submission. Items may be mailed or delivered to: Detroit Tigers, Inc., Attn: Sam Abrams, 2100 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48201.
Contest winners will be honored during a special on-field, pre-game ceremony before the Tigers game on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. All participating schools that are able to provide transportation may apply for a donation of tickets to the game. To submit a formal request for tickets for your school, please contact Sam Abrams at 313-471-2363 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com by Friday, March 17, 2017.
( Adobe Acrobat required. To view and print PDF files, you must download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader Installer file AND double-click the file to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.)
Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life is a national literacy and character education program in partnership with Scholastic. The program uses baseball-themed activities to provide students of diverse backgrounds in grades four through nine with strategies to deal with barriers and challenges in their lives, while at the same time conveying the significance of Jackie Robinson's breaking Baseball's color barrier in 1947. A major component of the program is a national essay contest in which students write about overcoming these obstacles using the values demonstrated by Jackie Robinson: commitment, citizenship, courage, determination, excellence, justice, persistence, teamwork, and integrity.
This year one of 10 national winners is a Michigan resident, Debra Moraitis, from West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. Debra and her classmates had the opportunity to meet Sharon Robinson, daughter of Jackie Robinson, along with Tigers outfielders Rajai Davis and Anthony Gose and MLB Community Affairs Coordinator, Keven Moss.
The Tigers were the first professional sports team to commit to the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program and have dedicated a game to the program each season since 1992. This year, 40 students were chosen to be featured in an on-field pregame ceremony at Comerica Park as they were congratulated by Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy. These students displayed the mission and goals of the program and represent 375 middle school students who have graduated or are currently receiving lessons under the 13-week program this year. The students work with law enforcement agencies and educators to learn the importance of becoming responsible members of their communities by setting goals, resisting peer pressure, learning how to resolve conflicts and understanding how gangs negatively impact the quality of their life.
Through a grant awarded by the Detroit Tigers Foundation, Detroit Tigers, in partnership with the Detroit Free Press and their Newspapers in Education program, have created an educational supplement to combat illiteracy in Michigan.
2011 marks the eighth year of the partnership between the Tigers and Newspapers in Education. The program makes in-school appearances with Tigers players, Tigers mascot PAWS and Detroit Free Press Newspapers in Education personnel to read to students and discuss the importance of literacy.
Schools may also register to receive unique Tigers literacy materials and posters to encourage students to include reading as part of their everyday activities.
Check below for some of the materials created through this partnership.
The Detroit Tigers created an annual scholarship in 2000 in honor of hometown hero and former Tiger Willie Horton. Each year, a $5,000 schoalrship is awarded by the Detroit Tigers Foundation to a senior from Detroit's Northwestern High School, Horton's alma mater. Receipents of the scholarship are students who have displayed high levels of commitment to academics, leadership, character development and volunteer involvement.
The Detroit Tigers held a pregame ceremony to recognize this year's recipient, LaShay Hamilton.


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Products in the HD range come from a generation of formulas designed to create makeup that is flawless, natural and invisible to both high definition cameras and the naked eye.
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Cancer survivors Judy Pearson and Karen Shayne are on a mission to bring hope, joy and solidarity to fellow cancer survivors world-wide.
In 2011, award-winning writer Judy Pearson squared off against a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. She survived. But don�t call her a cancer survivor�call her a cancer winner. �Think about a football coach who is going up against his arch rival and fighting to win the game,� Judy, 59, explains. �If he defeats the other team, you wouldn�t say he survived the game. You would say he won.� It�s clear that Judy didn�t merely survive her cancer; she conquered it. And in the process, she learned invaluable lessons about faith, humor, courage and the things that bind us together. Now, along with fellow cancer survivor and friend, Karen Shayne, Judy is on a mission to empower cancer survivors around the globe to adopt the same winning attitude. RELATED:�It�s Just Hair, and 5 Other Things Breast Cancer Taught Me� In 2012, Judy and Karen launched The Women�s Survivor Alliance, a 501(c)3 non-profit committed to empowering, educating and connecting women whose lives have been touched by cancer. On paper, Judy Pearson and Karen Shayne may be business partners, but it quickly becomes evident that their relationship is much deeper than that. �It is truly a sisterhood,� says Karen, 46, a health care administrator from Nashville, Tenn. �That�s what we formed�not a business partnership, but a sisterhood. We complement each other. We finish each other�s sentences.� Fittingly, it was survivorship that brought the two women together in the first place. Judy and Karen met in 2012. At the time, Karen�an ovarian and uterine cancer survivor�was organizing the first ever National Women�s Survivors Convention. Judy, a freelance writer and public speaker, was working on an article about survivorship. Hearing about Karen�s efforts, she contacted her to lend a hand. �I was experiencing so many survivor issues myself. I basically stalked Karen until she called me back,� Judy recalls with a laugh. �I told her I would volunteer, speak for free�anything. I just wanted to help.� As the two women got to talking, the dream only got bigger and bigger: �We realized that there needed to be something more sustaining than an annual convention. So together we founded the Women�s Survivor Alliance,� Karen explains. �It�s all ages, all stages, all women, all cancers.� The Women�s Survivor Alliance, or WSA, is intended to serve as a source of support and information for recovering cancer patients everywhere. Particularly, the WSA sheds light on the immense burdens survivors face in the days and years after cancer diagnosis. As any cancer survivor will tell you�and as Karen�s and Judy�s personal experiences bear out�even after treatment has ceased, the cancer never truly goes away. Rather, it remains profoundly a part of their new identity. Karen, for instance, was diagnosed with ovarian and uterine cancer when she was only 20. Even now, 25 years later, cancer continues to rear its ugly head. �At 25, I got thrown into menopause,� she says. �That was no fun. Now, I�m really experiencing the after-effects from chemotherapy. I have bone issues, skin issues, gum issues.� After a confrontation with cancer, there also are a number of psychosocial issues that arise. �Once you have had cancer, it ups your chances of reoccurrence,� Judy explains. �Those doubts are always in the back of your mind. You think, �Am I running against the clock? Is it going to come back?� You try not to live your life around that. But it�s still there. It�s kind of a little thing you always carry around with you.� Karen�s initial dream a number of years ago was to host a gathering for Nashville women survivors in a park. This summer it will debut on a much grander scale: The National Women's Survivor Convention, held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn., August 22 to 24, is set to be a one-of-a kind experience for women survivors of all types of cancer from all over the world. The event offers an educational, entertaining and informative program comprised of keynotes, empowerment sessions, makeovers, a fashion show, a writers-in-the-round event and a 5K walk/run. Familiar faces will include Shannon Miller, convention honorary chair and former Olympic gymnast; Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton; hair stylist and BRAVO TV personality Tabatha Coffey; Dr. Susan Love, a breast cancer research advocate and renowned surgeon; and Dr. Otis Brawley, the executive vice president of the American Cancer Society. The convention will culminate with a concert by country music star Martina McBride at the Grand Ole Opry. The convention is drawing survivors from all corners of the globe�from Canada and England to Australia and Germany. Karen and Judy say it is incredibly empowering for women survivors to unite on such a grand scale. �As women, we�re very nurturing. We like to talk out issues we�re facing. We find strengths in numbers. We�re empowered by other women�s stories,� Judy says. �It�s really about learning how to cope,� Karen adds. �I think this event is just as important for Judy and I as it is for everybody else. We�re looking for that support too.� With the convention, Judy and Karen hope to convey a powerful message to cancer survivors from all walks of life. �The biggest thing we want to get across to survivors is that they are not alone. They will always have ongoing support from us,� Judy says. �We�re unveiling a digital magazine at the convention, and it will have a directory of resources. Because that�s the biggest thing. People think, �Is this normal? Am I supposed to feel this way? Am I the only one who feels like this?� And the answer to all of that is, �You are not the only one who feels this way.�"� For more information about the Women�s Survivor Alliance or to register for the upcoming National Women�s Survivors Convention, visit www.survivorsconvention.com?.� Brought to you by: Spry - Healthy Living and Wellness for Women


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Topic: [scheduling task] What's the best rails way ?
Hi everyone
I would like to know what is the best rails way for scheduling tasks ?
I searched the web and this forum and found some solutions. Of course for all Unix systems using CRON + Whenever seems to be the best practice. But this is only working on Unix systems and I'm searching for a "whatever system solution".
So far I found those gems:
- Rufus-scheduler seems great
- ClockWork but I didn't understand how it works
- BackgrounDrb which seems to be no longer updated.
So I'd like to know how the great community of Rails Forum deals with scheduled tasks.
What is the best rails way to manage scheduled tasks? What gems do you use? How do you schedule tasks? Does any tutorial exists for scheduling tasks?
I hope this post will help many of future rails developers who want to schedule Rails tasks.
Thanks to anyone who'll answer
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Multiple DirecTV HD - Look Ma, One Wire!
I was so content when I designed the wiring in my new home ten years ago. Dual LNB DirecTV dish with two wires - going to the home theater, the other to the living room. Shortly after, DirecTV launched their boxes that accepted two sat feeds, for watching and recording multiple channels. My perfect system was obsolete. Now, it's gotten even more complex, but a simple solution is now available.
The folks at Satellite Guys were able to demo a new SWM LNB which brings Single-Wire Multiswitch (SWM) technology home. DirecTV plans to make these devices standard in installations to make future expansion and upgrades simple. Two companies are making the devices, Eagle Aspen and WNC, but except for cosmetic differences, they're identical. Changing to the system is pretty simple; the dish is the same, only the LNB needs to be changed, and a power inserter and splitter installed.
The new SWM systems will work with the following receivers, including HD models: HR-20, HR-21, H20, H21, R16, R22, D12, D13.
Now, I better go home and get this installed in my house. That second input to my SD-DVR has been unused long enough.-Leslie Shapiro
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