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They were little children, gang-raped and beaten till they bled by those charged with their care.
"Buggery, rape, bestiality, violent assaults and torture," is how Labour MP Ann Clwyd summed up the findings of a pulped report by Clwyd County Council into abuse at children's homes in north Wales.
Steven Messham was sent to Bryn Estyn - supposedly a care home, in reality a rape factory - at the age of 13. Those who, like him, had been hand-picked to satisfy the perverse needs of sexual monsters were sent to flats and hotel rooms in their pyjamas to be raped. By the time Messham escaped on the eve of his 18th birthday, more than 50 men had abused him.
The psychological effects of child abuse are profound. Shock, fear and disbelief come immediately, psychologists note; in the long-term come anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Abused children often start wetting the bed again; as they become adults, they can be plagued with self-hatred, an inability to form meaningful relationships, and a tendency to "escape" through drugs or risky sex.
Some of the abused simply cannot cope with the brutal theft of their childhood and take their own lives.
It may seem needlessly macabre to retell the horrors of abused children, but it has become necessary. The story is now all-out war against the BBC, much to the undisguised delight of its opponents. It is difficult not to picture the relish on the face of Rupert Murdoch when he tweets: "BBC getting into deeper mess". When criminality on an industrial scale took place at his News of the World, this monstrous mogul sacked those he deemed responsible and remained in place; when the Beeb make a serious mistake, the Director-General is out pronto. But in the mounting crusade against the BBC, the stories and the voices of the abused have been purged: this no longer has anything to do with them.
Let's be clear, Newsnight screwed up. Its report alleging that a senior Tory was implicated in the abuse of children - widely, and wrongly, named on the internet as Lord McAlpine - did not stand up to scrutiny. It is a mystery why a recent photograph of McAlpine was never shown to Steven Messham - although the police have largely escaped scrutiny for seemingly wrongly identifying him to Messham in the 1990s as one of his tormentors.
The consequences of all this could be far more disastrous than the possible termination of one of the few television programmes that can be described as a national institution. This is where we have ended up. Steven Messham - a victim of systematic rape - has been forced into a humiliating apology. The Mail on Sunday has produced a two-page hatchet job on him. On the BBC's Daily Politics show yesterday, ex-Tory MP David Mellor smeared him as a "weirdo". A survivor of abuse who bravely spoke out now faces a smear campaign against him. McAlpine was wronged, but he is receiving more pity than those abused when they were very young.
What message will this send to other victims?
We already know that the vast majority of child abuse goes unreported and - on many occasions when it does come to light - it is after the abusers have died.
And yet the narrative that now risks being fuelled is not under-reporting, but rather the false accusations of rape.
I hesitate to use the word "disgraceful"; it does not begin to cover the shameful depths being plunged. Steven Messham was let down by the police and by journalists; he is now re-living his abuse while being smeared. The focus must return to the victims, to bringing all those responsible to justice, and to encouraging others to speak out. If not, children will continue to be silently raped and abused.
Those twisting this saga have probably not given that any thought. Those with decency and empathy must - before more damage is done.


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The Headless Chicken is a demoralizing sex-act where two people are in the piledriving position, then the guy pulls out and starts running around holding the chick by the underside of her knees yelling "Headless CHICKEN!" The woman also adds her own screams to the mix because she is being pulled around by the legs with her head on the floor. In this sence, the legs of the upside-down woman resemble the wings of a chicken and the vag resembles where the chicken's head used to be.
"Fred and Daphney were definitly doing it last night. I saw Fred and a pair of legs run by the window so i'm guessing it was the headless chicken, that shit's awesome."
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The vengeful act of crapping on a lover's chest while they sleep.Buy the plush

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SANTA CLARA -- If you follow 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Twitter, your timeline likely was taken hostage Wednesday night by 100 (and growing) retweets of fans "Kaepernicking."
This apparent phenomenon consists of kissing your biceps, or ideally any tattoos adorning that region.
A photo captured Kaepernick making that pose Sunday after his 50-yard touchdown run that clinched a 27-13 win over the Miami Dolphins.
After the game, Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) retweeted a fan's picture of his pose with the superimposed headlines: "Score a touchdown. Kiss your tattoos. #KAEPERNICKING."
Kaepernick attached a personal message to that image: "Love my tats, even if you don't."
Apparently that struck a chord with both Kaepernick and tattoo fans across the world. Among the Kaepernicking images he reposted were some from Mexico City, Toronto, Michigan, Oklahoma, Reno and his hometown of Turlock.
Kaepernick, a second-year quarterback out of the University of Nevada, is 3-1 since becoming the 49ers' starter in place of Alex Smith. The 49ers (9-3-1) visit the New England Patriots (10-3) on Sunday night with a chance to repeat as NFC West champions.
A year ago, Tim Tebow also was a second-year quarterback in a playoff chase when his pose sparked a "Tebowing" craze.


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Making Waves on Charleston Harbor
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina • Mount Pleasant, SC
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- A Two-Night Stay for Two in a Deluxe Room, Arriving Sundays through Wednesdays ($219) or Thursdays through Saturdays ($249)
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The Destination
One look at the steepled skyline of Charleston, South Carolina, and you'll see how The Holy City got its nickname. Here, the romantic verandas, manicured gardens, and relaxed vibe are as refreshing as a round of mint juleps. Ride a horse-drawn carriage past gracious antebellum mansions, take a languid dinner cruise on the harbor, or explore historic Fort Sumter. By all measures, the pulse of the South still beats in Charleston as strong as ever—and that's the gospel truth.
The Digs
Set on the relaxing shores of the Charleston Harbor in nearby Mount Pleasant, the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina's easy access to leisurely water activities and city fun has been lauded by USA Today and Condé Nast Johansens. The property features a private beach, a poolside bar, and free shuttle service to downtown Charleston. Make waves at The Reel Bar, crafted from the wood of a sunken ship, and order the Harbor Swizzle with rum and grenadine. Then, head to your nautically themed room, which boasts a private balcony or cozy fireplace. When you awaken the next day, drop anchor at the Indigo Grille, where Executive Chef Josh Woodruff goes overboard to serve up fresh, locally sourced breakfasts.
"Mount Pleasant's finest hotel sits on Charleston Harbor, so you can gaze at the city's skyline, yet a water taxi from the marina will get you across the harbor in 10 minutes. Sailing events are held here, and the bar scene is fun."-- Read Fodor's Review of Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
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United Travel has a return airfare to Moscow flying Korean Air from Auckland, from $2279 a person. Travel is valid from January 16 to October 31, 2013. Conditions apply. Sales are valid until December 31, 2012 unless sold out prior. Contact United Travel on 0800 46 86 48 or visit www.unitedtravel.co.nz
Travel Associates has return airfares to Darwin and out of Adelaide and a two-night journey on The Ghan with gold-class service including dining, welcome kit, daily newsletters and tea and coffee available 24 hours a day. Also includes three nights' four-star stay in Darwin with breakfast daily, two nights' five-star stay in Adelaide with breakfast daily and transfers from Darwin train station to hotel from $4499 ex Auckland a person. Subject to availability. Sales until December 20, unless sold out. Travel on April 7, or alternative dates are available. Contact Vuksich & Greive Travel Associates on 0800 482 776 or visit www.travelassociates.co.nz
Student Flights has a 13-day tour of Ecuador taking in the Amazon Jungle, Banos, Alausi, Cuenca and Otavalo including three nights' home-stay, nine nights' hotel stay, three breakfasts, two lunches, three dinners, transport via bus and train and a tour leader from $1517 a person, twin share. Sales until December 31 or until sold out. Airfares are additional. Valid for travel on June 1 or 29, July 27 or August 24. Tour departs and ends in Quito, Ecuador. Contact Student Flights on 0800 36 44 48 or visit www.studentflights.co.nz
House of Travel has an 11-night, land-only Japan Cherry Blossom Tour from $5189 a person, share twin. Departs from Tokyo and includes 11 nights' accommodation, breakfast daily, airport assistance at Narita Airport, sightseeing tours, a cherry blossom dance show ticket in Kyoto and a 14-day rail pass. Valid for travel on March 25 and 27 and April 3, 8 and 10, for sales until February 8, or until sold out. Airfares are additional. Conditions apply. Phone 0800 838 747 or visit www.houseoftravel.co.nz


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Hardcore fans, Madden enthusiasts, and jersey collectors are always interested in the newest players and what numbers they'll be wearing. So, without delay, here is your first look at the uniform numbers of the rookie class of 2011:
Drafted Players
Mike Pouncey, G/C: #63
Daniel Thomas, RB: #33
Clyde Gates, WR: #83
Charles Clay, FB/TE: #31
Frank Kearse, DT: #66
Jimmy Wilson, DB: #35
Undrafted Rookies
Vincent Agnew, CB: #41
Brett Brackett, TE: #84
Garrett Chisolm, OL: #60
Pat Devlin, QB: #9
Jonathan Freeny, LB: #49
Nic Grigsby, RB: #42
DJ Jones, OL: #71
Johnny Jones, DL: #62
Phillip Livas, WR: #85
Jose Perez, DB: #43
Quinton Spears, LB: #48
With this first week of player movement well underway, the Dolphins today announced 11 player signings. Per the rules of the new collective bargaining agreement, teams cannot sign veteran free agents until Friday at 6pm, but they are able to sign undrafted rookies. Jeff Ireland and company have added the following players to their roster:
Vincent Agnew, CB, Central Michigan
Brett Brackett, TE, Penn State
Garrett Chisolm, OG, South Carolina
Pat Devlin, QB, Delaware
Jonathan Freeny, LB, Rutgers
Nic Grigsby, RB, Arizona
DJ Jones, OT, Nebraska
Johnny Jones, DT, Marshall
Phillip Livas, WR, Louisiana Tech
Jose Perez, CB, San Diego State
Quinton Spears, LB, Prairie View A&M


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Richard Schmidt
Richard B. "Barry" Schmidt, 80, of Crosslake, formerly of Brooklyn Center, Minn., passed away peacefully at home Feb. 23, 2013.
He was born April 25, 1932, in St. Cloud, Minn., to Raymond and Myrtle Schmidt. He graduated from Patrick Henry High in 1950. He served in the Air Force and married Janet Waddick on July 31, 1954. He and his wife raised their four children in Brooklyn Center. He was an engineer/supervisor with Honeywell in the Defense System Division for more than 40 years at several of their Twin Cities locations.
He and his wife retired to Crosslake in 1990 where they were active members of their church and volunteered time at the Crosslake Visitor Center, Food Shelf and Senior Dining. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family at Knife Lake and Crosslake. Barry also enjoyed playing cards at the American Legion in Crosslake and taking annual camping trips to the Black Hills and national parks out west.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Janet; parents, Raymond and Myrtle; and sister, Kathleen Schmidt.
He is survived by his sons, Mark (Barbara) Schmidt of Chaska and Jim (Sara) Schmidt of Boise, Idaho; daughters, Patti (Steve) Hagen of Eden Prairie and Lynn (Steve) Britven of Fridley; grandchildren, Erik (Amie) Schmidt, Katelyn Schmidt, Doug and Angela Schmidt, Alec Hagen, Kristine and Joey Britven; sister-in-law, Lois (Mike) Lynch; nephews, Dan and Patrick Lynch; niece, Rita Moen; and many cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Crosslake. Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass at the church. Interment will be at Pinewood Cemetery, Crosslake.
Memorials are preferred to the Crosslake Food Shelf or Lewy Body Dementia Association at www.lbda.org. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pequot Lakes.


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Genre: Action/Adventure
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Battle to save the world - or conquer it - in Sega's "Sonic Adventure
2: Battle" for Nintendo GameCube. The theme this time around is head-to-head
competition! The showdown between Hero and Dark continues - this time
on a global scale - with dramatic improvements and upgrades for even
more fun and excitement. Gamers can experience more than 30 lightening-fast
action stages through cities, jungles, military bases and even outer
space, with more than 150 missions.
In "Sonic Adventure 2: Battle," gamers can play as either Hero or Dark
characters. Hero characters include Sonic, Knuckles and Tails, and
they're out to save the world from impending global doom. Villainous Dark
characters include Dr. Eggman, Shadow and Rouge, and are bent on
destruction. The good vs. evil dynamic is fully explored in "Sonic
Adventure 2: Battle," with new battle stages that greatly increase the
breadth and depth of two-player versus mode. The stages are divided into
skill levels for easy pick-up-and-play action for beginners and experts
Finally, utilizing a brand-new Cable Link connectivity, players can raise
and transport Chao between "Sonic Adventure 2: Battle" and "Sonic
Advance(tm)" for the Game Boy® Advance. This never before seen hardware
connection allows gamers to raise their own good or dark Chao on the
Nintendo GameCube and move it from their home system to their Game Boy
Advance, extending the fun of Chao-raising beyond the living room.
* 12 playable characters including three HERO characters, three DARK
characters and six characters from the timeless Sonic The Hedgehog®
series, such as Amy, Metal Sonic and Chaos Zero
* Each character has unique abilities for deep and varied two-player
* New two-player "Battle" action modes allow users of all ages to play
at different difficulty modes, greatly increasing the breadth and depth of
versus play
* Six types of battle gameplay, including Sonic's high-speed 3D action
racing, Knuckles' treasure hunting, Tails' shooting match, kart racing,
Chao racing and Chao karate
* New, acrobatic moves - gamers can Grind, Grab Edges and Swing from
poles as the Hero Sonic or the villainous Shadow
* New Cable Link with Game Boy Advance makes raising Chao even more
entertaining - now gamers can spend time with their Chao on the go!


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Karlie Smedley: Distinguished Student
POCATELLO, Idaho - United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Karlie Smedley excels both vocally and on the violin.
"I love being a soloist with my violin - fiddling especially is something I love to do." Karlie says. "Being able to be creative and coming up with something on the spot is something I really enjoy. Being in orchestra is a totally different experience than being a soloist. You feel this union with all of you together."
Karlie is involved in lots of musical groups - Trouveres Show Choir, school orchestra, youth symphony, and she is a teacher for a kids show choir. She's also the lead vocalist for her family's rock band and she's played the lead in several musicals.
"I love being able to show myself on stage - bringing out the spirit of that character," Karlie says. "I get the butterflies before I go on stage and then once I'm on and I'm performing, I'm in my zone and it's all good."
Besides being talented, with a 3.8 GPA Karlie is smart too. She plans to go to BYU and major in Early Childhood Learning and music. As a senior reflecting back on her high school years, Karlie says she has learned some important lessons.
"Work really super hard and go take those hard classes - the AP and the honors classes - those will take you where you need to go, and don't slack off," Karlie says.


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Best of Boston
BEST Brunch
Craigie on Main
Tony Maws has made a name for himself with the meaty inventiveness of his dinner menu, and his brunch menu reflects that same ethos. Oft-changing dishes include rabbit ragout layered with smooth, creamy grits; tender roasted veal and cheese pressed… read more»
Arthur and Pat's
This brunch spot got Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler's vote for " best food in the whole wide world" (he presented A & P's with the title and a platinum-record plaque several years ago), and now it has our stamp of approval as… read more»
Farmstead Table
You can practically taste the love in chef Chad Burns's buttery asparagus-and-goat-cheese quiche, delicate house-made blintzes, and chive soft-scrambled eggs with Grafton cheddar. That it's all served in a sunny space brimming with homespun accents (rustic wood tables, walls festooned… read more»
Puritan & Company
The ideal brunch requires the trifecta of good food, good drinks, and good company. Puritan covers the first two in spades, with house-baked pastries (strawberry-almond muffins, cashew sticky buns); not-your-average brunch entrées (sourdough griddle cakes, a gloriously crunchy pork-shoulder hash);… read more»
There's no better way to start a Sunday than at Oro, just a stone's throw from the water in Scituate Harbor. Your morning coffee will go perfectly with the Nutella-stuffed French toast and brûleed bananas, but if a bloody mary… read more»
Organic Garden Cafe
With a reasonably priced menu that caters to a diverse range of eaters, the Organic Garden Cafe will leave you feeling full and healthy. It's something of a hole in the wall, but adventurous eaters are rewarded with yummy kale… read more»
AKA Bistro
What do French toast with dulce de leche and Hawaiian poke have in common? They're both on the brunch menu at this French-Japanese fusion spot, where you'll also find house-made pastries, Sunday dim-sum specials, and one incredibly decadent croque-madame sandwich. read more»
Hangar B Eatery
Even if you're not flying anywhere, Hangar B—located at the Chatham airport—is worth a trip for its lemon-ricotta pancakes and the freshly baked doughnuts. Dig in as you watch the small planes take flight. read more»
Artcliff Diner
A Vineyard Haven mainstay, the Artcliff Diner is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Try the popular almond-crusted French toast; get indulgent with the Green Monster, which loads scrambled eggs, cheese, avocado, and spinach on top of tortilla chips; or… read more»
Boarding House
The patio at this island institution is prime people-watching real estate, but it's the food that keeps us coming back season after season. The brioche doughnuts coated with bourbon-caramel sauce and bacon sugar are a must, but there are lots… read more»
On a lazy weekend, there's no better spot to linger with a mimosa than this South End brasserie. Sleek booths and communal tables, plus a rugged bar and sun-lit patio thick with umbrellas, provide a trés chic setting for tucking… read more»


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District of North Dakota
St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement from an Indian Tribal Organization
|December 12, 2011
FARGO - U.S. Attorney Timothy Q. Purdon announced that on Dec. 12, 2011, Raymond Jetty, III, 37, of St. Michael, N.D., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Ralph R. Erickson to two incidents of embezzlement from two separate Indian tribal organization on the Spirit Lake Reservation.
Jetty, III was first charged, along with a number of his family members, with conspiracy to embezzle from the Spirit Lake Tribe's Vocational Rehabilitation Program. In pleading guilty to this offense, Jetty, III admitted that he allowed his wife, who was employed by Voc-Rehab, to use and sign his name to requests to obtain financial benefits that he was not entitled to receive.
Jetty, III was also charged with theft and embezzlement from a second Indian tribal organization, the Spirit Lake Tribe's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). In pleading guilty to this separate charge, Jetty, III admitted that he applied for heating assistance and knowingly failed to include the total income of his household as is required on the application for eligibility.
The failure to include household members and income caused Jetty, III to receive heating assistance to which he would otherwise not have been entitled.
The charges of embezzlement from an Indian tribal organization are misdemeanors and each carry a statutory maximum penalty of one year imprisonment.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Sentencing for Jetty, III has been scheduled for March 12, 2012, in U.S. District Court in Fargo, at 2:30 pm.


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Pho at Pho Bac
Everyone already has their favorite pho spot. Our food editor Allison Austin Scheff's heart belongs to the once purple but now red (and boat-shaped!) Pho Bac, on the corner of 14th and Jackson. It earns that distinction partly for sentimental reasons, partly because of the kitsch of the plastic flowers hanging from the rafters, and largely because the pho with round steak ($6.50/small; $7.50 large)—with a squeeze of lime, a garden's worth of Thai basil and several slivers of jalapeño (all provided with your order).
Lunch and dinner daily. International District;1314 S Jackson St.; 206.323.4387.
The Off Hours
Thursday (1/5) — Join the relaxed, friendly scene at this quarterly reading series showcasing emerging Northwest writers and poets. We're especially excited about this installment, since Seattle mag arts editor Brangien Davis is one of the readers and online editor Bond Huberman hosts. Blatant nepotism aside, there's plenty of good reasons to go, including local musician/performer/writer Jose Bold (whom you may recognize from the band Awesome); plus poet/memoirist Nicole Hardy and poet James Arthur. Collectively, these folks have been published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Folio, The Seattle Times, and, of course, the Seattle Magazine Blog. Bonus: attendees are encouraged to visit the bar before, during and after the readings to sample one of the custom cocktails, named after the readers of the night.
1/5 , 8:30 p.m. $5. Sole Repair. 1001 E Pike St. More info on Facebook.
Smash Putt 2012: Final Apocalypse!
Opens Friday (1/6) — Tickets are selling out fast for the return of this mischievously amped up version of 21+ only mini golf. It's not clear if anyone keeps score, but the basic rules apply: navigate your ball around crazy mechanized obstacles—for example, launching your ball from a cannon—and get that sucker in the hole, whatever it takes. It's free to attend if you just want to watch from the bar. Otherwise, arrive at the time slot your ticket is scheduled for (this ensures maximum putting pleasure). Proceeds benefit local starving artists.
1/6-1/15. Times and prices vary. Advance ticket purchase recommended. 2764 6th Ave. S. smashputt.com
Spring Awakening
Opens Friday (Jan 6-15) — If you regret not taking your teen to see this popular musical when it came to the Paramount a few years ago, local fringe company Balagan Theatre is here to give you another chance. Catch their production of Tony Award-winning rock musical about a group of late 19th century German students dealing with the sympathetic struggles tangled up in the sexual discovery of youth. The cast showcases many budding theatre artists from Seattle high schools and the show is directed by local theatre star, Erik Ankrim, who you'll see later this year at 5th Avenue Theater's production of Oklahoma!
1/6-1/15, $20-$29. Times vary. Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave. S. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com
Downton Abbey: Season 2
Sunday (January 8) — If you're looking for a reason to pay for local TV again, we've got it for you. It has been a cruel, hard slog since the first season of PBS' Downton Abbey aired its season finale, which ended with a whopper of a cliffhanger as the entire ensemble cast braced at the news that England was going to war. The Great War, that is. The hit show has as its backdrop a noble country estate in the years leading up to WWI. It's an excellently staged upstairs/downstairs drama, starring Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville and other notable actors. The main characters, a mix of both aristocrats and servants, primly navigate intriguing situations of political revolution, social scandal, haunting secrets and very large, drafty rooms—all without wrinkling their fantastic wardrobe (which is bound to have as much influence on contemporary fashion as Mad Men did in its heyday). You'll be hooked after one episode. If you need to get caught up on Episode 1, you can download it via iTunes or if you're a Netflix-er, just stream it instantly.
1/8, 9pm. KCTS 9. Check local listings for additional showtimes. pbs.org
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Tipster thought he saw Kara Nichols, investigators never called back
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The family of missing Colorado Springs teen Kara Nichols says a crucial tip in the case was not investigated after it came in twice.
The tipster, a Colorado Springs business owner, tells TARGET 13 that he saw Kara Nichols for weeks after she seemingly vanished from her Colorado Springs home on Oct. 9.
The man contacted Kara's family Friday after he says he didn't get a response to two voicemails he left for El Paso County Sheriff's Office investigators.
The tipster, who didn't want to be named, said he saw 19-year-old Kara many times in late October into early December with a scruffy-looking man who was about six feet tall. He said it was in the area of Fillmore Street and Pennsylvania Avenue around some of the businesses there and in a nearby park.
"She looked like she was scared," he told TARGET 13. "It was like he was making her do things she didn't want to do."
The tipster said he once told the man to leave Kara alone when he saw him push her into a fence. He said he called the sheriff's office and left a message in early December when he recognized Kara in a news story. He said he called again last Monday when he realized Kara was still missing.
"It's extreme frustration and anguish to think my daughter might have been alive and in harms way, way back then, months ago," said Kara's mother, Julia Nichols. "With all this time going by, I think about the suffering and I wonder, 'How many other tips have been ignored?'"
EPCSO Lt. Jeff Kramer told TARGET 13 no one at the sheriff's office got the voicemails.
"When we spoke to the tipster, we were curious as to what phone line that message had been left on so we could do some effort to back track," said Kramer. "Unfortunately, he couldn't remember the phone line it was called into."
The tipster told TARGET 13 he left the message for the lead investigator on Kara's case, Det. Cliff Porter.
Kramer went on to say that Kara's family should have confidence in the sheriff's office and its investigators.
"I assure you, we're working very consistently, very frequently on this case, trying to follow up on any and all leads," Kramer said.
Investigators interviewed the tipster Friday after Kara's mother told investigators about the information he had.
"What's important is we have made contact with that particular tipster and we're following up on the information that was provided," Kramer said.
UPDATE: After this story aired, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office followed up on this tip and confirmed the woman seen by the tipster was not Kara Nichols.
Kara told her roommates she was going to Denver for a modeling job when she left her home on Oct. 9. She left behind her cell phone, I.D. and cash. Kara's mother has confirmed to TARGET 13 that Kara had become involved in drugs and prostitution.
As TARGET 13 first reported, Kara is one of three missing Colorado women who have online modeling profiles.
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An Apple Pie or a Tiramisu, say a Chocolate pots de crème – people need no introduction on any of these dishes, let alone ask for ingredients. A mention of the dish is pretty much enough to lure anyone to grab and taste. This is true for many of us, isn't it? How often does someone totally new to a dish from another cuisine get drawn to and motivated to cook it without a clue about its taste, especially when it is a typical traditional dish never seen in any restaurant?


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Dr. Dan F. Bakke, president of Pulaski Technical College, announced today that he will retire June 30.
"For 15 years, I have had the unbelievable opportunity to work with the board, faculty, staff, students and the great central Arkansas community," Dr. Bakke said. "I will always be indebted to all who supported me during this time. I want to thank the dedicated faculty and staff for always placing learning first and doing everything possible to help students succeed. I know PTC will always abide by the motto 'Dedicated to Your Success.'"
Before becoming college president in 2000, Dr. Bakke served as vice president for instruction at Pulaski Tech. He has spent 38 years in various administrative positions with Arkansas and Texas community colleges, including two years as vice president for student services at Pulaski Tech and three years as dean of instruction at Southeast Arkansas College at Pine Bluff.
The college Board of Trustees' Academic Affairs committee, chaired by John Barnes, will initiate a search for a new president.
"We are grateful to Dan for his commitment to the college and to the central Arkansas community," said John Suskie, chairman of the Pulaski Tech Board of Trustees. "Under his leadership, Pulaski Tech has experienced unprecedented growth and development. His extraordinary student-focused leadership has touched tens of thousands of lives, and we will be forever in his debt."
When Dr. Bakke assumed the presidency, the college had about 4,000 students. Today, the college serves nearly 12,000 credit students.
Additionally, the college has grown from four locations in Pulaski County to seven locations in Pulaski and Saline counties. Under his leadership, campus expansion programs included the Little Rock-South and Little Rock-West locations, as well as the Saline County Career Center and the Saline County Adult Education Center. Additionally, the college has one of the largest distance education programs in the state, with more than 5,000 students taking at least one online or hybrid course.
Also under his leadership, the college has expanded its Business and Industry Center and now provides customized training for some 200 companies in central Arkansas. Last year, the college served almost 9,000 individuals in corporate, continuing, community and adult education.
Dr. Bakke said he looks forward to spending time with his wife, Jane, who is retired after 40 years of teaching in the Watson Chapel School District, as well as his two daughters and three grandchildren.
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Starting a Magnet Program
While fostering student diversity as a path to equitable education remains the prime reason districts start a magnet program, as already noted, magnet schools have matured in practice to become much more than remedial tools for desegregation. Among other things, well-developed and locally supported magnets can, in Dentler's words, "provide courses of study that barely existed before the magnet's establishment," "offer districts local demonstrations of quality that may then be emulated by regular schools," and, "contribute substantially to a district's attainment of full racial and ethnic equity."10
Putting together an attractive instructional program that can accomplish these aims at an individual school is a complex, multistep undertaking. It requires creating a focused vision and program mission that will drive a robust implementation plan and sustain commitment. It requires dealing with issues of funds and transportation, selecting strong leaders and quality staff willing to work long hours, getting people in the community involved, and recruiting resources.
Some districts with long-standing programs have created a structure that enables individual school communities (i.e., some combination of principal, teachers, parents, students, and other site-specific stakeholders) to transform their school into a magnet. But a district initiating a magnet program with multiple schools will profit from centralizing the planning process in a "magnet office." In developing their magnet school programs, most of the districts highlighted here also created a magnet school research task force to get things started.
A good first step for such planning groups is to learn from others. By researching successful magnet programs and schools, by finding out what themes have been particularly successful elsewhere, a district-and any school that wishes to become a magnet-can often avoid having to "reinvent the wheel." It can also be helpful to obtain copies of magnet program or magnet school plans from other districts, if possible, or consult with members of their magnet teams.
Magnet Schools of America11 suggests that a comprehensive magnet school plan include vision and mission statements, educational goals, objectives and strategies, curriculum or theme design, implementation steps, marketing and recruitment strategies, budget and funding plans, timelines, policies, professional development plans, and monitoring and evaluation plans.
Districts can also benefit from contacting superintendents, magnet specialists, and magnet principals in districts of similar size and circumstances who can share lessons learned about which themes have worked best and why, how to set up data infrastructures, parent communication processes, and transportation. Hamilton sent staff and other stakeholders to magnet schools in other districts, both near and far, to get ideas and solicit help in planning their own magnet schools.
Choose appealing and sustainable themes
How do you go about identifying magnet themes that will each attract substantial numbers of students of different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and that, collectively, will help create what one magnet program director calls "a workable system of choice, instructional success, and thriving community partnerships, with the added benefit of racially integrated schools"? Whatever the catalyst for a district magnet program-whether resistance to integration, the need to improve poorly performing schools, parent dissatisfaction with existing choices, declining enrollments, or anything else-the search for effective themes should always start in the same way: with research. It's a process of looking and listening, says one district administrator: "Look at the data -city and school demographics, school performance, available capacity, teacher turnover, etc.-to find focal points. Then listen to parents, specifically underrepresented parents." Good ideas can also flow from existing advisory groups and networks, chambers of commerce, local colleges and universities, magnet school experts, and other districts that operate magnet schools. But if parents aren't on board, individual magnet schools and a district's magnet program might take off, but they won't go anywhere. Get parents interested, then follow through by delivering high-quality educational programs to build and sustain that initial interest and excitement.
Prior to starting its magnet program in 2000, Hot Springs had been hemorrhaging students at an average rate of about 100 a year since 1969, its enrollment dropping from 6,000 to 2,800. Magnets have helped reverse that trend. In 2003, the district gained 134 students. Today Hot Springs serves 3,555 students, of which some 3,300 attend a magnet school. Key to its success are themes embraced by parents. The district initially consulted with a magnet school expert-the former director of the nonprofit Magnet Schools of America-to identify distinctive curricular or instructional themes that had been successful in other districts. But knowing what has worked in another community doesn't guarantee local success. To be more certain that its magnet schools would appeal to its hometown audience, Hot Springs surveyed local elementary school parents to gauge their relative interest in the various themes proposed by the consultant. Survey results guided the final decisions.
"Start with the customer," advises one magnet program administrator. In fact, districts studied for this guide have typically sought broad community input, through surveys-some, like Hot Springs, offering a particular list of themes to react to, others asking more open-ended questions-and through interviews and focus groups. During a year of research and planning for its magnet program, Duval surveyed every parent in the county, asking what types of programs they were interested in for their children and what factors might prompt them to move their children away from their neighborhood school. Duval used survey results, along with other information, to create school themes; it also used the results to inform its marketing effort for the program.
In Montclair, which had tried and abandoned several desegregation plans before embracing the magnet concept, the initial survey yielded some pretty straightforward results. Polling parents to determine what type of school would serve their needs showed that residents in the city's predominantly minority south end wanted a "back to basics" theme, while parents in the north end, most of whom were European American, wanted a "gifted and talented" focus. The district responded by placing a gifted and talented school in the south end to draw white students to a school that had been populated mostly by students of color, and placing a "back to basics" program in the north end to attract youngsters to what had been a predominantly white school. Eventually, the entire district went the magnet route, creating an array of choices. (See figure 3 for Montclair's descriptions of its magnet elementary schools.)
In picking themes, parent and student interest is just part of the picture. Identifying a curricular or instructional magnet that, as one administrator says, "will make them want to come" is of little use if a district doesn't have the wherewithal, including teacher interest and expertise, to sustain the theme and use it to raise student achievement. A central question in setting up a magnet school must always be, can you deliver? Answering that question requires looking internally at interest and resources. Hot Springs gave up plans to open a language school when it became clear it would have a difficult time finding enough qualified teachers in the district. It's also important to assess and recruit expertise in the community. In setting up their museum magnet schools, both Hamilton and Wake County profited from museum staff who worked with school staff to develop and flesh out their curriculum.
However winning a chosen curricular theme-ecological futures and global issues, fine arts, or science and technology-in every case that theme must be grounded in a school vision and mission with educational goals and objectives, a set of shared values, and guiding principles that shape the entire program and help keep it on track.
Select and develop quality staff
Research reveals that while the magnet theme is important to the success and viability of a school, the more critical factor is having teachers, administrators, and board members committed to the theme, bringing "conviction, enthusiasm, and readiness to contribute."12 All six districts have a district-level administrator focused either completely on the magnet program or on magnet schools as part of a broader choice program. Each also has an internal decision-making structure to coordinate and support the magnet effort. In one district the prime mover is the superintendent. But however the particular district's infrastructure is set up to support magnets, all involved in these magnet programs agree that success depends to a great extent on choosing the right principal for each school: a strong instructional leader who is passionate, committed, and hard working, who can cultivate teacher buy-in and ownership, establishing a culture of collaboration, while reaching out to the community. "That relationship with the community is so critical, and to build it, you've got to believe in what you're doing," says one district administrator. Parents, in fact, often list the principal as a major reason for choosing a given magnet school.
Figure 3. Montclair Elementary School Guide
In many, although not all, instances, magnet schools are developed to take the place of an existing, fully staffed neighborhood school. In the process, the district often reconstitutes the neighborhood school and requires the existing principal and staff to reapply if they want to work at the magnet. The principal at a new magnet school is typically afforded a measure of autonomy not found in traditional schools, given the freedom he or she needs to recruit and hire teachers-disregarding seniority, for example-who are a good match to the school's theme and programmatic philosophy, including having the requisite motivation, commitment, and knowledge to fully implement the theme.
To achieve the innovative goals of magnets, teachers in turn often have more autonomy than their local counterparts in shaping curriculum and instruction, a collective effort that requires adequate planning time. The aim in Hot Springs, says an administrator, is to have "school staffs that are integrated, experienced, committed, capable, and willing to spend extra time with students, and who believe that all children can learn to high standards." Hamilton principals are quick to credit teachers for the success of the program. Says one principal, "I try to empower teachers, to get good people dedicated to students and our philosophy, and just let them go." A Montclair administrator says of the magnet teachers, "If you throw an idea at them they run with it." In these schools, leadership is not the role solely of the principal; leadership functions are clearly expected from other staff.
In any new school, a principal and teachers are likely to need to spend more time planning and coordinating than do their counterparts at a more established school. Add in the need to hone expertise in a particular theme and to align thematic standards with required state standards, and the time demands grow even more intense. Yet districts included in this study do not offer financial incentives for staff to participate in these schools. The attraction seems to be the intrinsic value in the freedom created by the program theme-that and, in some cases, the rare opportunity to share personal enthusiasm or expertise with students and fellow educators on a daily basis. Magnet schools have no difficulty recruiting teacher applicants. Teachers in Hamilton County drive over 40 miles, some from neighboring Georgia, to teach there. One principal recently received 39 applications for two openings, despite the fact that in many instances, and especially in a school's start-up phase, magnet teachers work longer hours. As one teacher expressed it, "For magnet teachers, it's a passion, not a job." Some districts allow schools to involve teachers themselves in the hiring process, an important step toward building the cohesive culture essential for success.
Cultivate community resources
The process of getting people involved in a magnet school begins in the early stages of creating the curricular or instructional focus. Community partners not only serve as excellent resources in developing the magnet theme, as did the staff at Hamilton's and Wake's various museums, but they can become indispensable in implementing the theme, offering time, equipment, space, services, and money. Wake created a number of university-themed magnet schools that are set up to collaborate with North Carolina State's 10 colleges. One of the magnet middle schools is actually located on a campus. Across all of the university-theme schools, students, parents, and teachers have frequent opportunities to engage with college faculty and students and to use college facilities. Similarly, Wake's museum magnet school partners with several area museums that provide students with opportunities to learn from interacting with curators and setting up exhibits with museum personnel. As in Hamilton, local museum staff members also work with teachers, reviewing the standard curriculum to see how art, science, or history exhibits might be integrated into it. In fact, staff at a small museum that focuses on African American history from the Civil War to civil rights developed a curriculum that the school plans to use for its eighth-graders.
One Hot Springs magnet is an "Explorer School," one of 50 in the country that is closely connected to the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA). NASA supports the school's aerospace education and environmental studies theme by offering opportunities and resources that would be beyond the reach of most magnet schools, let alone most traditional schools. For example, students get to attend space camp in Alabama.
Getting people involved early also includes recruiting parents. Latch on to key parents to assist and serve as active supporters. One Duval parent advises finding the "worker-bee parents."
A key role of magnet school leaders, then, is to engage the community, recruit partners, and bring in community resources. Says one district administrator, "Especially for magnets, the principal has to have a passion for the theme and a willingness to be out and about 'selling' the program, to be highly interactive with parents and local businesses." Hamilton has found that principals who can't do this are not effective leaders. Principals who can are invaluable. One magnet school principal in Hamilton solicited the involvement of a local Best Buy store, which initially provided a $2,400 grant to buy digital cameras for the school, which has a math, science, and technology theme. The partnership has grown from there, with Best Buy employees now volunteering to help conduct seminars for the principal's book club, in which students are invited to read common books and attend a seminar and party each month. The store also has donated CD players to use as incentives for students.
In turn, principals must pass this entrepreneurial, marketing mind-set on to their staff. This principal told her teachers, "Anyone who walks in the building has something to offer, and it's our job to find out what that is." The challenge for a district, of course, is to identify and recruit such leaders for their magnet schools.
Define special roles
A school's "magnet" function requires giving serious thought and definition to the special positions needed to carry out its theme. Depending on the theme (e.g., performing arts, aeronautical science), the school might require on-site experts. But some of the nontraditional tasks necessary in operating magnet schools, such as marketing, can be decentralized to individual schools, centralized at the district level, or shared between district and sites. As a district's magnet program grows, so may the need for more specialized roles.
Overall, districts and school sites agree that having someone serve as magnet coordinator in each school is important, whether that individual serves as a fulltime coordinator or is a lead teacher who does parttime coordination work. There is growing recognition in education that if principals, in general, are to be effective instructional leaders, other leadership and administrative responsibilities traditionally expected of them must be shared. This is especially true for magnet school principals who, in addition to their general administrative responsibilities, must ensure that their school's theme-focused curriculum aligns with state academic standards, must market the school to parents and the community, and must generate supportive partnerships. A magnet coordinator can help with marketing, transportation issues, volunteer coordination, parent communication and other tasks that are especially important in magnet schools.
Figure 4. Duval Memorandum of Agreement for Magnet Lead Teacher (Page 1 of 3)
In Hot Springs, magnet coordinators at the various schools work with each other to help ensure thematic coherence as students move from one campus up to the next, progressing from elementary school through high school. They also assist with the student application and recruitment process. Duval's magnet coordinator oversees application logistics. Hot Springs High School, whose themes are arranged in "Career Clusters," has a technical education coordinator who focuses solely on student interests in careers, job shadowing, and other career-related activities. Each Duval magnet school identifies a magnet lead teacher who commits to assisting the principal in four areas: marketing, recruitment, communication, and program development and management. These expectations are formalized and detailed in a Memorandum of Agreement signed by the teacher and the district (see figure 4).
Build district support
Districts stress that sustaining quality leadership and staff commitment at magnet schools requires a culture of support from the highest levels of the district. "One of the big reasons we're able to be so successful," says one principal, "is that we're in a school system that really supports the magnet program. When I was hired the superintendent let us reconstitute the school so I was able to hand pick the staff, which is incredible." In each of the districts in this guide the school board's strong commitment, even if it has had to be cultivated, is cited as critical to magnet success. Montclair's school board, for example, has demonstrated support by making the very difficult decision to eliminate the pre-kindergarten program in order to free space and funds to help preserve the magnet program. In Houston, the school board has adopted specific magnet school policies, including such details as entrance, probation, and exit procedures.
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IN light of Art's thread with the shoulder studs, let's rip apart the ESB flame thrower! As new pix seem to surface, I start to notice things I have never noticed, mostly because as Art said, people have a tendency to take what's "generally accepted" as what's "correct". Having seen a lot of machined aluminum pieces, largely based on the Marmitt Fett doll, some details seem to be blurred. Naturally all the ESB reference is fairly poor, but in light of the new HD grabs, I've notice some things. For instance, the bottom part appears to be black, with white square "buttons" The 3 wires coming out I'd believed were white, red and black. Now it looks like they might be red, white, red. The middle section has been accepted to have three "steps" however I'm now thinking two. The base plate has been acepted to be black, now I'm thinking it looks silver or white in some pics!


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The Band Perry offers free concert in Greeneville
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - A big-name band is coming home, bringing some new music with them.
We've learned The Band Perry will perform at a free concert on Saturday, March 30 in Greeneville, Tennessee. The show is sponsored by General Mills to "Outnumber Hunger."
That's an initiative to help fight hunger in local communities by helping Feeding America get meals for its network of food banks.
That concert will take place on North Main Street beginning at 6 p.m. Organizers say after the performance, The Band Perry will sign autographs and meet with fans.


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How to Dress for Weird Weather
This unpredictable weather we are experiencing lately makes dressing a major challenge. I don't know about you, but when we had that super hot week I put away all my woolies and brought out my maxi dresses, flip-flops and jean shorts, and started stocking up my summer wardrobe. Then snow happened, only 4C weather, and lots and lots of rain with very chilly wind.
So how is one supposed to dress for this weather? Do you keep your winter jacket out or put it in storage? Do you wear boots or can you get away with shoes? Do you still wear tights or go with bare legs? These are questions we are debating each day when we dress. We all want it to be summer, but mother nature is playing tricks on us and we need to be prepared for whatever weather throws our way.
So what can women wear for this time of year that will be comfortable, practical, and fashionable? The best advice that I can give you is LAYERING. Layer, layer, and layer some more. Seriously. Either way, layering makes sure you are appropriately dressed in any temperature; you can add or take off a layer at any moment. Since we are Canadian, and love sitting on patios before the appropriate weather graces us with its presence, I'm sure you have sat there and thought, "Man, I wish I had brought a sweater" or "Why didn't I wear a jacket today?"
Some quick layering tips:
A tank top is the best first layering piece. If tanks aren't really your thing, opt for a three-quarter-length sleeved T-shirt. Over the tank or T-shirt, wear a light weight cardigan or sweater for the cold winds that we are experiencing. Next, get yourself a solid spring jacket. Put that winter jacket AWAY! What type of spring jacket is the best? Well, denim jackets, trench coats, or cotton jackets are all solid options. Also, look for a spring jacket that has a removable lining -- this allows you to remove the lining should one day be hotter than another.
Scarves are the best accessory. Not only do they look really good, but they also keep us warm. Should winds pick up, scarves can be wrapped around our heads to ward off that chilly breeze, or if unexpected rain comes, they protect our hair from getting drenched when you don't have your friend the umbrella nearby.
Wear loafers with patterned socks. You can find some amazing patterned socks today that can look professional or casual. It adds a punch of style to your look. If the weather gets too hot you can remove your socks and just wear your loafers with bare feet. Pair your loafers with a skinny pant that cuts at the ankle for a more contemporary look. When the weather warms by late afternoon you could swap out your loafer with a wedge sandal (I'm sure you keep an extra pair of shoes in your desk at work! If not, you should!).
You can wear tights. Instead of wearing opague tights, go for a sheer tight that has a pattern. This way you won't over heat if the weather gets hot.
Opt for jeans or pants with thicker material. Avoid lightweight linens or cottons. Do not start wearing capris, shorts, or mini skirts. If you want to wear a skirt, wear a maxi skirt, or if you want to wear a dress, wear a maxi dress paired with a blazer.
Just remember that the key is layering. Layer with what you got! Luckily, the style right now is not matchy-matchy, so it's okay to mix patterns.
Want you want to do right now with this weather is to stay warm or cool, or at least be prepared for either!
Separately, these two items are great: flip-flops keep your feet cool in the summer, and down keeps your body warm and toasty in the winter. Together, they're awful -- a complete fashion disaster. If you can go basically shoeless, do you really need to wear a jacket made for sub-zero temps on the upper-half of your body? No. Never. Ever. Credit: Havaianas/Canada Goose
If you want your feet to feel a little bit of the springtime air, opt for a cute pair of ballet flats. You won't fully be exposing your toes to the elements, but they will get a hint of eau de spring. Balance the flats out with a bright and colourful trench like this one. Credit: ALDO/Joe Fresh
Skirts are cute. We love wearing them all year round. The only problem is some people get a little too ambitious with baring their legs as soon as the weather begins to warm up. Skirts worn with stockings is a definite spring wardrobe yes. But paired with legwarmers (a clothing item made for the soul purpose of keeping your legs, err, warm) so you can flash a little leg skin? Um, no. Just. No. Credit: American Apparel/Anthropologie
Wearing a maxi dress will give you the same "airy" feeling of a shorter skirt, without exposing your legs to the elements. Top with a cropped blazer and a pair of ballet flats and you'll be dressed -- in a sexy and girly way -- for the weather appropriately. Credit: Anthropologie
This one is just too obvious (so it's super confusing as to why we see this look all over city and town streets): if your arms can be exposed to the elements (sans jacket or long-sleeved T-shirt), you most certainly do not need a hat to keep your head warm. Especially one with ear flaps. Credit: Gap/Roots
Balance out your desire to wear lighter clothes with a lightweight jacket. And, to combat any chill you may feel, grab one with a hood -- you'll have something appropriate to warm your head with. Credit: Eddie Bauer
Seriously, guys? Shorts paired with Uggs? Why does anyone think this is a good idea? If your legs can withstand Mother Nature's temperatures, you do not need to wear the equivalent of a winter boot (that should only ever be worn après ski) on your feet. The look is completely ridiculous. And should be banned. Credit: Uggs/J.Crew
This is an obvious trend to reach for if you want to wear shorts in the spring. Check out all of the fabulous shoe/short/stocking ideas on the amazing blog Lovelyish. Credit: Lovelyish
Vests are a great winter/spring transitional wardrobe piece -- if it's warm enough outside to wear them with only a long-sleeved tee. We'll even allow them to be worn with a turtleneck. But if you have to wear a wool scarf with your vest just to stay warm, said outerwear should be put away until the barometer rises. Wearing a scarf with a vest is not be an option. Repeat: Not. An. Option. Credit: Old Navy/Topshop
Instead of wearing a vest with a scarf, reach for an outfit that's layered. You'll achieve the same-ish look that you're going for -- relaxed -- but you'll also stay warm. We love the look of this jean shirt under a sweater. Alternatively, reach for a cardi that has a higher neck (you can button it all the way up if you get cold). Credit: J.Crew
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I ventured outside my comfort zone last weekend, up to Walker Creek Ranch, 14 miles outside Petaluma. It wasn't the ranch that was the challenge, although it did mean following a map along winding rural roads. It was the activity that was somewhat intimidating: It was the Long Novel Weekend, presented by the San Francisco Bay Area Great Books Council.
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I enjoyed your article and look forward to seeing you at Poetry Weekend! :)
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I enjoyed your article, though I did not attend this particular long novel weekend. However I am one of the people you referred to. My formal education was all science and math from the age of sixteen. I bumped into Great Books in the nineteen sixties at a Marin Fair and have been an active participant ever since, to my great advantage.


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2011 Susitna 100 from Jill Homer on Vimeo.I'm still too knackered to write up my race report, but I did throw together a quick film of some of the video and images I shot during the race. The music is "July" by Amy Petty. The song was included on the "Ride the Divide" movie soundtrack, which I recently downloaded as part of my playlist for the Susitna 100 to help motivate me by inserting Tour Divide images in my head during some of the more monotonous parts of the race. This song just happened to pop up on my iPod shuffle during my real low point on the afternoon of day two, on the Yentna River. As my friend Danni says, "waterworks ensued," and afterward I started to feel quite a bit better. I think it's a fitting soundtrack for this video. Enjoy!
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Jill, it is so cool that you were able to get photos and video out on the course! Thanks for putting that together.ReplyDelete
Beautiful country, that is! The ice encrusted eyelashes just amaze me! Congratulations on such a feat!ReplyDelete
Just unbelieveable....but having been a follower of your site for a few years now, I seem to be thinking that to myself a LOT.ReplyDelete
I love it that you actually take time to stop and take pics (AND vid) during your 'fun'...I carry my camera almost always, but when I get immersed in an event I typically seem to end up with no pics.
Kudos to you both first on SHOWING UP, and then on actually FINISHING this insane event! And also thanks as always for taking us along for the ride (run/walk/slog). It must be great to have Beat alongside...as the saying goes: "Misery loves company". I think you've found a new level of misery. My hat's once again off to you!
Nice work out there. I missed something before — why did you run?ReplyDelete
That was great, thanks!ReplyDelete
Congratulations on the finish - wow.
And yeah, those were some great frosty-eyes.
An epic experience that has to make you feel so alive and in synch with the world. Such a loss it would be if you hadn't taken the time to share the experience with us.ReplyDelete
Congrats, Jill.
Love your blog.


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I just sent this thread to NFL headquarters.
2. Eliminate the Automatic First Down - unless the penalty is an unsportsmanlike conduct. It's stupid that a 5 yard illegal contact down field results in an automatic first down.
3. If an offensive player drops his head as he braces for a tackle, the defensive player cannot get flagged for illegal contact to the head.
4. If you hit a player with your shoulder, your head will lead. The "leading with your helmet" penalty is bull shite. There used to be a penalty called "spearing". Let's go back to using that penalty when it applies - all other instances do not warrant a flag.
6. An official upstairs determines the result of the review - not the official on the field who blew the call in the first place.
7. Pass interference be a 15 yard penalty or spot of the foul - whichever is farthest. This helps a defense not get killed by a bad call by the officials.
8. Quarterbacks are players too - same rules apply to them as everyone else. No more rules specifically for hits on the quarterbacks.
9. Get rid of the illegal contact downfield. Too many officials blow this call because the receiver runs right at the defender, initiates contact, and the defender gets the flag.
10. Use common sense. A lot of the NFL rules are actually not that bad if the official would use common sense when interpreting them and not enforce them literally. A "blow to the head" is not when a player grazes a helmet in the act of swatting for a ball. An official can, and should use his judgement when determining intent on a personal foul. Did the player act in a reckless manner or a manner that they intended to hurt the player? If the answer is "no" then don't throw the flag.
2. Eliminate the Automatic First Down - unless the penalty is an unsportsmanlike conduct. It's stupid that a 5 yard illegal contact down field results in an automatic first down.
i'm on the fence... i mean if its not an automatic penalty and its 3rd and 12... you're giving the D two free opportunities to just illegally contact a defender without too much serious repercussion?
because each penalty moves the offense 5 yards closer.
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UTSA to host Teacher Appreciation Days
By Alexandria Sanchez
Student Writer, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
(Sept. 18, 2006)--The UTSA Teaching, Excellence, Advancement and Mentoring (TEAM) Center will host a series of events Sept. 20-21 at the 1604 and Downtown campuses as part of Teacher Appreciation Days.
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Free and open to the public, the events will include "Thank A Teacher" information tables at the 1604 and Downtown campuses, a WebCT presentation on new classroom technology and a lecture by a Canadian educator on the many roles of teachers at universities.
UTSA Ambassadors will staff "Thank A Teacher" tables where students can pick up Teacher Appreciation Cards. The cards can be filled out by the students and presented to instructors who have significantly contributed to their study and learning experiences.
- At the 1604 Campus, "Thank A Teacher" tables will be set up 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 20-21 at Sombrilla Plaza and the University Center second floor breezeway adjoining the Humanities and Social Sciences Building.
- At the Downtown Campus, a table will be available 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21 near the Durango Building Southwest Room (1.124).
On Sept. 21, the TEAM Center and the Center for Distance Learning and Academic Technology will host a presentation with UTSA faculty who use the WebCT software platform in their classrooms. The presentation from 10-10:50 a.m., Sept. 21 will be in the University Center Retama Auditorium (2.02.02), 1604 Campus.
"We're excited to talk about this technology," said Mary McNaughton-Cassill, TEAM Center director. "Faculty like to utilize new technology, but it's often difficult to learn how. We make the learning process as painless as possible."
The WebCT demonstration will be followed from 11 a.m. to noon with a lecture, "Beyond Learning: Building Places Where Each of Us Can Grow," on the roles of teachers in today's university. The speaker will be Tony Chambers, professor of education and policy theory at the University of Toronto.
"Dr. Chambers' will talk not so much about how to teach, but why we are doing it," said McNaughton-Cassill. "The presentation will be informational and motivational."
A reception for Chambers is set for 5:30 p.m., Sept. 21 in the Durango Building Southwest Room (1.124), Downtown Campus.
For more information on WebCT, contact Bill Angrove, assistant vice provost and director of the center for distance learning and academic technology, at (210) 458-5868.
The TEAM Center mission is to facilitate student learning by providing faculty and teaching assistants with resources that promote effective teaching practices. For more information on the TEAM Center (http://www.utsa.edu/team), contact Mary McNaughton-Cassill, at (210) 458-7371.


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Slow Cooking With Meat
By Karen Petersen
I've finally finished something that I've been wanting to do for a long time. A meat index. All the slow cooker recipes that use a cut of meat are listed below. Simply scroll down to the cut of meat that you have in your freezer and want to use up and find all the recipes that you can make wit... Read More


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History Repeating: Marineland Canada, Marineland Animal Defense and SLAPP Suits
Posted by Admin in Guest Posts on 25th September, 2013 | No Comments
On 23 May, Greenpeace was served a $7 million lawsuit by logging giant Resolute Forest Products. Greenpeace believes this is a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP). Similarly, Dylan Powell of Marineland Animal Defense is currently facing a $1.5 million SLAPP. Here's his story:
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Event Coverage: Scrapin' the Coast! 2011
Dubbed The Wildest Show on the Coast!
Biloxi, Mississippi, is known for its beautiful beachfronts and its great nightlife -- but, to custom car and truck enthusiasts, it's for the site one of the wildest car, truck, and bike show on the coast. The ninth annual Scrapin' the Coast! took place June 24-26 and was hosted by Greg Miller and his team of devoted car hoons.
Almost 2000 vehicles and close to 18,000 spectators came out to enjoy the weekend and fill up the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The event was never boring with so many things to do at the show. Spectators were entertained with a burnout contest, hydraulic competition, live bands and DJ, and a huge after-party at the beach.
We scoped out Dwayne Augillard's custom 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. Dwayne, a native of Gonzales, Louisiana, decided the stock taillights were not going to work for him, so he crafted in a set of 2005 Range Rover taillights. Up front, he ditched the whole front end and replaced it with a 2008 front clip and molded it all in. It was then treated to a slick silver and charcoal two-tone paint job. The truck was brought down to the ground with a full air suspension system. The front control arms were modified to handle the big 26-inch Lexani LS 10 wheels. The truck is powered by a 5.3 Vortec with K&N air intake, and a three-chamber Flowmaster exhaust. For the interior, Dwayne knew the factory audio would not be enough, so he had a Pioneer premium sound system installed. Dwayne has surely built himself a one of a kind truck.
Jason Freeman's custom Rescue Green 2001 Chevrolet Silverado also caught the attention of many attendees. I've been following the build on his truck for a while, and was excited to see the truck in person for the first time! Jason's truck sports a '03 GMC Sierra front grille and headlights with a Chevrolet HD hood to give it that tough look. The truck is completely shaved all around. The eye-popping paint flows to the inside of the bed with a matching notch cover and a custom-built cedar wood floor nicely finished with stained. The interior features a bench seat from a 1979 Chevrolet C10 and a dashboard from a 1964 Chevrolet Impala. This truck gets its low look from a full air suspension, and it rolls on a set of massive 24-inch Rockstars from B.A.D.
We look forward to returning to Biloxi for Scrapin' The Coast in 2012, and we hope to see a lot of you readers there as well with your pride and joy! Or just come and hang out and support the custom car and truck scene! Thanks to Greg Miller and his amazing staff for always showing us a great time! We look forward to Scrapin' the Coast 2012! For information on next year's event, visit www.scrapinthecoast.com.


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Blame U.S. and Europe for Weak Emerging Market Recovery
That's the view UBS's Bhanu Baweja shared in a report released yesterday. He wrote:
One of the reasons why EM may be struggling to get its growth momentum back is that businesses in EM are still concerned about the growth outlook in Europe. After all, positive second derivatives may be fine, but how keen to invest can one really be when PMI prints in the European countries you export to go from 44 to 45?
But there's more than just Europe, Baweja says, and that's the nature of the U.S. recovery, which is having less of an impact on emerging markets than it has in the past. Baweja writes:
To get an answer we dug into US durable goods orders data to see what kind of products have been in heavy demand in the current upturn. The answer is clear – heavy machinery and transport equipment. The rebound in the US seems to be one centred on construction, autos and infrastructure building. The US does not need EM to supply into these sectors – these are the sectors that it can supply to itself, or potentially import from other 'industrialised' economies such as Germany. In EM it is possible the likes of China, Mexico and Korea benefit somewhat, but broadly speaking these sectors do not make big demands on EM's competitive advantages.
In contrast to the demand for heavy machinery, that for electrical and electronic items, household appliances and clothing isn't rebounding. Now, these are precisely the sectors in which EM exports heavily. This is a possible reason for EM not prospering from the US rebound.
Baweja acknowledges he may be "jumping the gun," and the expansion may grow enough to boost EM's as well. But until there's more evidence, he's assuming that the growth in EM will be "underwhelming."
The SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) has gained 9.5% this year, while the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (EEM) has dropped 5.7%.


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Fortunately, there are some Farm Hands to help get this situation under control. Are you brave enough to battle the bovine and survive the swine???
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Roles have been randomized. PMs will be going out after dinner, followed by the game thread after that. The clock will not officially begin until 8 AM tomorrow.


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I've just finished the book "Economics For Real People", and now I want to read a book that will expand more on the ABCT. What book will you recommend for me?
Thanks in advance
THe Wiki!
I don't think that ABCT can be properly understood without understanding economic theory in general. I would read Human Action, MES, and some Hayek if I were you before I would expect to really understand the theory.
With this said I think that the best books on the subject are those written by De Soto and Rothbard's America's Great Depression
This is a good read taken from Human Action
A classic is Hayek's Prices and Production, available here:
The Anarch is to the Anarchist what the Monarch is to the Monarchist.
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Student had some critique of Rothbard's AGD where he said he's inconsistent, and that you should rather read Garrisons's exposition later on. Then again, I don't know that much about the technical aspects of ABCT, so I can't help much :P
You can try MES.
"Since people are concerned that 'X' will not be provided, 'X' will naturally be provided by those who are concerned by its absence.""The sweetest of minds can harbor the harshest of men."
"Student had some critique of Rothbard's AGD where he said he's inconsistent, and that you should rather read Garrisons's exposition later on. Then again, I don't know that much about the technical aspects of ABCT, so I can't help much :P"
That was an interesting discussion and a lot of what Student said was something that I'd never heard before. Frankly I don't understand the problem that was posed in the first place, especially if we do consider underconsumption and market frictions to be theoretically possible. I've recently come to understand ABCT as primarily being the result of a sudden shift in economic conditions, as well as a series of catalysts that allow this to actually occur.
I've just read the replies. Thank you for your answers. I think I'll try MES.
Don't bother with Rothbard. ABCT has changed a lot in the past few decades (wouldn't you be suprised if it hadn't?).
You want to read Roger Garrison. Specifically, I think this article he published in HOPE back in 2004 does a great job of summarizing modern ABCT.
When you hear Bob Murphy, Pete Bottke, or most other modern Austrians talking ABCT, they are leaning on Roger Garrison. THIS is the place to start.
@Wheylous & Neodoxy,
Indeed, I do think Rothbard and Garrison contradict each other. Thanks for taking note. :) I support my argument in this old post:
It all boils down to the fact that Garrison's theory predicts that investment and consumption will rise together during the boom phase. Rothbard's theory does not. This is bad news for exactly the reasons Paul Krugman pointed out in his 1998 magazine piece.
And I honestly don't think I am the only person to point this out. Pete Boettke of GMU makes a similar point in this blog post from a few years back (he doesn't single out Rothbard by name but if you read MES or AGD you will see he is one of the "standard textbook" authors he is referring to). And if you read the entire blog post you will see that PB doesn't think Garrison is the final word on the subject either. He thinks Austrian economists should continue grappling with this issue to make sure ABCT conforms to empirical evidence. He's a smart guy.
Peter Boettke: Roger Garrison has tried to explain the possibility of comovement [between investment and consumption] due to the artificial nature of the boom which appears to violate the scarcity constraint...in the standard textbook presentation of the Mises-Hayek story we do not see comovement, but the distortion of the structure of production, which is then corrected during the bust phase.
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Yeah I'm not sure where that suggestion of MES came from. I think that Austrian Business Cycle Theory learning materials list is pretty comprehensive. It does in fact include Garrison's site (his Time and Money slides are excellent), as well as his annual Mises University lectures on the subject.
Boettke doesn't say there is something wrong with Rothbard's description, unlike Student who didn't understand it.
I didn't want to get into this argument again, since I stated my case very clearly already in another thread. Only because I saw someone write here that "Student had some critique of Rothbard's AGD where he said he's inconsistent", as if Student has something of value to say on this topic, did I reply to Studen't last post over there, explaining in the simplest possible language why he is mistaken, and how he misunderstood both Rothbard and Boettke.
Here it is: http://mises.org/community/forums/p/33134/516983.aspx#516983
Moral of the story: It does not suffice to read a lot of books. One has to understand them.
Bottom line: If you like Rothbard's stye, go ahead and read his books. You will learn a lot.
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For the record I don't have something against MES, I was just simply voicing an agreement on that part because it's not exactly the first (or even third or fourth) work I would think of naming for someone specifically asking for "Recommendation on books about ABCT".
If you want Rothbard on ABCT, I would think Economic Depressions: Their Cause and Cure or America's Great Depression would be more appropriate.
I suppose the single most authoritative work would have to be The Austrian Theory of the Trade Cycle and Other Essays.
Boettke doesn't say there is something wrong with Rothbard's description, unlike Student who didn't understand it.
This is said by someone that clearly didn't read the Boettke post.
Here is a summary of the post:
PB notes that the he standard textbook version of ABCT (i.e. Rothbard's theory) simply does not predict that investment and consumption will move together. Tyler Cown, Paul Krugman, and others have noted that this is an "embarassing fact" for ABCT because in the real world we DO see comovement between investment and consumption. This is why The ENTIRE POINT of PB's post is to encourage Austrian economists to try and respond to this empirical reality and to explain why there is comovement between consumption and investment from an Austrian perspective. As PB notes, Garrison has already tried to do this, but he apparently feels like Garrison's work is only a first step in answering this question.
Now, that is the last I am going to say about it. Well, the last I'm going to say about it to Dave anyways. Conversations with him are pretty exhausting. He basically assumes anyone that disagrees with him is brainwashed, braindead, or dishonest. And that gets old pretty fast. Besides, I don't want to de-rail a quality thread because someone has a personal beef.
"He basically assumes anyone that disagrees with him is brainwashed or lying. And that gets old pretty fast."
I don't think that that's the problem half as much as his amazing ability for selective reading and poor reading comprehension which means that he very rarely actually seems to understand what he's arguing against, although it does make it a thousand times easier to actually argue. My favorite case of this came back in August where Dave posted something on his blog that supposedly critiqued my claim that the BWF isn't a very good argument when talking about recessions. He couldn't respond in forum because he was banned at this point. The reaction by Aristophanes perfectly captured how I felt about the post:
"Is SD having trouble reading mises.org also?"
I thought I made it clear why I recommended MES. I don't consider ABCT to be something that can be understood without having a good understanding of Austrian Theory, particularly production structure and capital theory. MES also has a pretty extensive section on business cycles.


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When Toyota launched the world's first compact crossover SUV, the RAV4, in New Zealand in April, 1995, auspiciously the number one song here was If you Love Me by girl group Brownstone.
And it seems that Kiwis did "love" the new style of vehicle because, by the end of last year, 17,545 RAV4s had been sold since that initial launch nearly 18 years ago, with the small SUV making up 10 per cent of Toyota NZ's annual sales.
While the vehicle remains a strong provider for the company, SUVs are now the most popular new cars sold in New Zealand, with 25,000 of the vehicles hitting the road in 2012.
And since 1995, the segment has also grown phenomenally with competitors Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Qashqai, alongside Korea models Kia Sportage and Hyundai Santa Fe - plus soon-to-be launched second-generation Ford Kuga - all pushing for some of RAV4's segment dominance.
To counter the attacks, Toyota decided the RAV4 needed a total makeover, giving the vehicle a sporty, more aerodynamic exterior and - at last - moving the spare tyre from the rear door to under the boot.
That rear now gives the vehicle a strong road presence and more modern feel.
Inside the vehicle has a cockpit-like driver's area and feels roomier than before, thanks to the thinner rear door and cargo capacity sitting at 547 litres. There is increased seat height adjustment, good headroom and more rear seat space.
The new line-up has three variants: the base model 2WD GX, the 4WD GXL and high-specced, leather interior Limited.
Engines available are a 2-litre four-cylinder petrol, a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel and a new 2.5-litre Dual VVT-i four-cylinder petrol.
Gone is the manual transmission, with the turbo diesel engine matched with a six-speed automatic transmission that has Artificial Intelligence Control (AIC) which automatically changes shift patterns in response to road conditions and driver input.
Replacing the four-speed automatic transmission is a six-speed auto with a seven-step Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
The RAV4 starts at $39,990 and $44,400 for the 2-litre 2WD petrol GX and GXL respectively, with the 2.5-litre AWD GX at $47,290 before the top-end diesel Limited at $62,790.
At the media presentation, Toyota NZ had Op Shop lead singer and New Zealand's Got Talent judge Jason Kerrison entertain us before he joined me the next day as my co-driver.
To show off the RAV4's off-road ability we went to Manawatu's Makoura 4WD national training centre.
Heading to the farm in the GX 2WD, Jason was impressed with the vehicle's handling, but it was off-road when we swapped into the Limited petrol 4WD that the RAV4 won his vote.
Engaging the 4WD system's Downhill Assist Control (DAC) showed the vehicle's ability to cope with steep declines in the farm that, for the first time in weeks, was experiencing rain.
While farmers were rejoicing, soon we were lamenting as the steep clay track we were supposed to drive up was too slippery for our on-road tyres. Heading back to the Makoura's lodge, Jason decided that he'd like to swap his Toyota-sponsored FJ Cruiser for a RAV4 - proving the SUV has talent.
Overriding rumours
The rumour started at last year's LA motor show that a hybrid version of the RAV4 was being produced.
Hiroyuki Hirakawa, project general manager for Asia & Oceania at Toyota, told Driven that it was just a rumour and there were no plans to produce a compact SUV hybrid.
But Toyota and Tesla Motors developed the second-generation RAV4 electric vehicle (EV) that was launched late last year for the California market.
The second generation RAV4 EV has a 115kW motor powered by a 41.8kWh lithium ion battery pack, that is expected to deliver up to 182km in extended charge mode.