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Obama's SecEd manipulated school lists to favor powerful
posted at 10:12 am on March 23, 2010 by Ed Morrissey
Chicago Breaking News reported late last night that former Chicago schools chief and current Secretary of Education Arne Duncan manipulated a system to favor powerful political allies by placing their children in the schools of their choice. The discovery of a list, the existence of which had been long denied by the city, and its composition of mainly high-powered political figures calls into question the appeals system used to reconsider applications that had been denied by the top Chicago-area schools:
While many Chicago parents took formal routes to land their children in the best schools, the well-connected also sought help through a shadowy appeals system created in recent years under former schools chief Arne Duncan.
Whispers have long swirled that some children get spots in the city's premier schools based on whom their parents know. But a list maintained over several years in Duncan's office and obtained by the Tribune lends further evidence to those charges. Duncan is now secretary of education under President Barack Obama.
The log is a compilation of politicians and influential business people who interceded on behalf of children during Duncan's tenure. It includes 25 aldermen, Mayor Richard Daley's office, House Speaker Michael Madigan, his daughter Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, former White House social secretary Desiree Rogers and former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun. …
The list surfaced amid a federal probe and an internal investigation into admissions practices at the city's top high schools. Until Monday, the district had not revealed it had kept such a list.
The list was maintained by a top Duncan aide, David Pickens, currently chief of staff to the president of the Chicago Board of Education. Pickens said he created the log at Duncan's behest to track the flood of calls pouring into district offices from parents, politicians and business leaders trying to navigate the system's mysterious and maligned application process.
But Pickens acknowledged the list was kept confidential. The vast majority of parents who follow the system's school application process never knew they could appeal to Duncan's office for special consideration.
Why not? Pickens said that they "didn't want a bunch of people calling." No, apparently Duncan and his staff only wanted certain people calling — people like the Madigans, Mosely Braun, and so on. The kind of people who could do something for Duncan, like perhaps push his own political career forward until he got a spot like … Secretary of Education.
This is bald corruption. Having a secret process that only the powerful know to get preferential treatment for their children is the antithesis of openness and transparency. It turned Chicago schools and their admission process from an open competition to another spoils process in the Chicago Machine. It's not surprising, given the rampant corruption in the Windy City, but it is disgusting. Parents of children who got aced out of a spot in the school of their choice now have to assume that Duncan and his team gamed the system, putting children at a disadvantage in order to gain political favor for themselves.
Anyone participating in that system should leave public service immediately, including Duncan himself. Will Mr. Hope and Change keep Duncan as part of his White House team and endorse this patronage system built on the backs of children?
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So far, I've ordered one Suomi stick mag and one drum, and a Lichtenberg magwell adapter. The upper is 1-1/8 square, but it turns out that's not a standard size of steel tubing. Oddly, the original upper looks to have been bent in a brake and welded on the bottom, which is how I'm going to have to do it.
Rather than messing with the trigger group I think I'll just make a new bolt with a rearward extension to pick up the original sear. This will also let me move the ejection port from the right to the left. Being sprayed in the face with hot brass is tiresome after a while.
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So long as they DON'T say I cannot own a gun I already have!!!!
Brady Denials: When the Government Says You Can't Buy a Gun, What Can You Do? - An interview with attorney and author Cindy Hill
So long as they DON'T say I cannot own a gun I already have!!!!
You should have listened to the lawyer, yes they can come and take your arms if you have been denied. Its something I didn't know.!!!!!!!! If asked ide say talk to my lawyer & hopefully you can get them out of your house before they come back. Never keep all your eggs in the same basket!!!!!!!!!!! Xfrog
I was put on probation for a OVI in OHIO in March 07 for one year.( OVI= DUI but you dont have to be legaly drunk,Just the smell of achoal and LEO testamony will convict you)My rights to own guns were suspended.The probation Gestopos raided my home and cleaned out my reloading room.No complete firearms were found but they took everything and left nothing but spilled #7 shot all over my floor.This happend when I was at work.Last March I went to get said property back and many things were missing.I was told that this is all we got buddy.
SOON-We already lost the war. You are the resistance.
Remember the voting stink with Bush/Gore in Florida? Most never thought too much about it because it sounded like the typical ' Yo, you holdin' us down' routine. Well,,, as it turns out alot of people were removed from the registry because of felony convictions. Problem is,,, many were not felons. The burden of proof is on them. How many John Smiths are there in the country? Point is, a GOOD guy named John Smith might be a gun collector in one town. The next town over might have a child molesting murderer that some panty waste judge let out of prison by the name John Smith. An over zealous anti-gun POS bureaucrook wants guns out of the hands of citizens...... OOPS wrong John Smith, I hope he's got the $100 grand to get his ass out of this one. And even if he does, he WON'T get everything back.


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In a blog earlier this week, I wrote that social media can transform how nonprofit organizations operate. One important way is in leveraging traditional or mainstream media (MSM) coverage in support of their brand or to advance their advocacy agendas. This involves taking advantage of the changing media landscape which is characterized by: 1) a growing MSM online presence; 2) changing news cycle; and 3) reporters' growing reliance on social media channels for story ideas, breaking news, background and fresh voices.
Today, not only is real-time monitoring of social media chatter a must for news organizations, but traditional media organizations have begun using all of the tools in the social media toolkit to maintain market share and relevance. Strategies such as search engine optimization of stories, social amplification, and increased use of shareability-enhancing video, are being used by MSM to leverage social media traffic and influence and push their own online and traditional content.
In response to this changing media environment, nonprofits that in the past monitored traditional media channels and coverage as part of their environmental scanning, are now turning their attention to the monitoring of media chatter on social platforms. They are also using social media platforms to engage in conversations with reporters and news outlets, or push out statements, news releases and background information.
The most popular of these platforms is Twitter.Twitter is ideally suited for the real time nature of the modern news cycle. In fact, the immediacy of Twitter has contributed to changing the news cycle.
Before the rise of social media, radio was the medium that provided the greatest flexibility and ability to cover breaking news. Twitter has now outgrown its role as amplifier of mainstream media news to become a "news breaker". This has generated huge pressure on MSM outlets to be the first to report–with predictable implications for the quality and depth of reporting.
For organizations looking to use social media to enhance their MSM reach, Twitter can provide an important and direct channel to news rooms but it also means competing for attention on what is becoming a very crowded platform.
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The last few minutes that the bar is open, usually anywhere between 2:00 and 2:30am. All of the good looking girls have been taken home already, leaving just the mingers and operationally attractive.
John: Did you see that ugly broad that came out of Nick's room this morning?
Dave: Yeah he picked her up at garbage time last night.
Dave: Yeah he picked her up at garbage time last night.
by Mr. Armageddon February 02, 2007
The closing minutes of a blowout game, when the starters have left and the bench players are playing out the clock. Usually refers to basketball, but can be used in other sports. See garbage man.
by jibman33 May 05, 2004
Anytime in a game when points don't really make a difference in the outcome of a game. It could be when a team is dominating another by so many points, they bring in the 2nd or 3rd stringers and they continue the ass-whooping. Another example would be a team that is getting their ass kicked real bad, but finally score. It's garbage time because the winning team has practically given up due to the spread being so huge.
Joe: "Man, why is Matt Cassel fist pumping after that TD?"
Greg: "I don't know, it's garbage time." "The Bills have already put this one away...in fact it was over in the 2nd quarter."
Greg: "I don't know, it's garbage time." "The Bills have already put this one away...in fact it was over in the 2nd quarter."
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Time begrudgingly spent with another party(often significant other) running errands or other activities in which no benefit or pleasure is gained by you, and the only benefit enjoyed by the offending party is the pleasure of your company.
Your girl asked you to go with her while she got her oil changed? Bra, that's total Garbage Time, pretty soon you'll be serving hors d' oeuvres at her best friends baby shower!
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Nathaniel Philbrick, the bestselling author of In the Heart of the Sea and Mayflower, brings his prodigious talents to the story of the Boston battle that ignited the American Revolution.
Boston in 1775 is an island city occupied by British troops after a series of incendiary incidents by patriots who range from sober citizens to thuggish vigilantes. After the Boston Tea Party, British and American soldiers and Massachusetts residents have warily maneuvered around each other until April 19, when violence finally erupts at Lexington and Concord. In June, however, with the city cut off from supplies by a British blockade and Patriot militia poised in siege, skirmishes give way to outright war in the Battle of Bunker Hill. It would be the bloodiest battle of the Revolution to come, and the point of no return for the rebellious colonists.
Philbrick brings a fresh perspective to every aspect of the story. He finds new characters, and new facets to familiar ones. The real work of choreographing rebellion falls to a thirty-three year old physician named Joseph Warren who emerges as the on-the-ground leader of the Patriot cause and is fated to die at Bunker Hill. Others in the cast include Paul Revere, Warren's fiancee, the poet Mercy Scollay, a newly recruited George Washington, the reluctant British combatant General Thomas Gage and his more bellicose successor William Howe, who leads the three charges at Bunker Hill and presides over the claustrophobic cauldron of a city under siege as both sides play a nervy game of brinkmanship for control.
With passion and insight, Philbrick reconstructs the revolutionary landscape - geographic and ideological - in a mesmerizing narrative of the robust, messy, blisteringly real origins of America.
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"Another Fantastic Story by Philbrick"
Phlegm, Bile, Black Blood and Red Blood. My God! How did we ever make it as a race let alone a country? That little tie bit is just a taste of some of the rocks Mr. Philbrick has overturned to give us the story behind Bunker Hill and the hardships the American Patriots overcame to become the United States. People like (Dr.) Warren, and Church, Washington and Adams as well as countless other took on the 18th century just as ardent as the themselves. The redcoats were really no match then, were they?
I'm never disappointed when I read a Philbrick book. Whether he tells of the wooden whaling ships on the high seas or the same on an expedition. The story behind the Mayflower or Custer's last stand, he never lets the reader down. Bunker Hill is just another fine example of the writer sharing a story in a way that makes sense to the reader without dumbing it down, and without the endless ramble of how we got from page 1 to page 2..
This book was enjoyable, finishing it in about a weekend. And a big part of that goes to Mr. Chris Sorenson whose even tone and inflection made the book even easier to read/listen to. For a moment, I thought I was hearing Dylan Baker (Steve Jobs) which I read/listened to 3 times. Very easy on the ears. Well done!
This book is a credit well spent, and well worth the 12 hours to hear. Traveling in a few weeks, I may pop it in again!
"Excellent Narrative of The Period"
The Battle of Bunker Hill. Most Americans have heard of this famous battle. June 17, 1775, the British forces led by General William Howe attacked the newly fortified Colonial position on Breed's Hill and were repulsed on the first two attempts. On the third attempt the Colonial forces were finally forced to pull back due to lack of powder. The battle was not a large battle, fewer than 6,000 soldiers were involved. This would have been considered barely a skirmish in Europe. Yet this fight lives on in American legend.
Nathaniel Philbrick turns his talent to the story of this famous battle. He starts the book well before the events of that fateful day. He recounts the struggles between the colonial population and the British government over issues such as taxation. He gives a lot of detail about the nature and use of mob violence in colonial world. Philbrick spends a lot of time on this subject. He paints a rather terrifying spectacle of these mobs. One of the stories he relates is of an outspoken supporter of government policy who is taken from his home, dragged through the town, tarred, feathered, beaten, and almost hanged before the crowd is through with him.
There are two prominent characters in this book that we don't hear enough about today: Joseph Warren and Samuel Adams. These were the two primary leaders in the anti-government movement. Samuel Adams, the elder of the two was a well known rabble rouser. He understood how to work the crowds and to use every situation to his advantage. Joseph Warren was one of the most respected physicians in Boston. He was also dedicated to the cause of liberty. He was, by all accounts, a great orator and a tireless worker on behalf of the cause. Philbrick spends a lot of time speculating as to whether he fathered a child by a maid. This may be the weakest part of the book. It really doesn't matter whether or not Warren fathered this child and it does nothing to tell the story.
A good amount of the book deals with the lead up to the British march on Lexington and Concord, and with the actual fights on that April day. I was not aware of the British atrocities committed on the retreat to Boston until I read this book. Many of the dead Americans were civilians who were simply murdered by the British who were enraged over being forced to retreat.
Philbrick spends a lot of time on the battle itself. The main part of the battle was actually fought on Breed's Hill, not Bunker Hill. The colonial forces were supposed to fortify Bunker Hill, but went to far forward and dug in to a less defensible position on Breed's Hill. The British success drove the colonial forces off of Breed's Hill and then Bunker Hill. It was in the defense of Breed's Hill that Joseph Warren has killed. His loss was felt strongly by all who knew him.
Philbrick is a very good writer and knows how to keep the narrative flowing. He has found a lot of interesting stories and a lot of interesting characters. This is an easy to read, enjoyable book that can read with little or no background knowledge of the subject.
Nothing like a good read.....(or listen!).
Slow start and the reader isn't quite as good as valiant ambition but it gathers steam and the end is unputdownable. The characters and the action comes to life. Brilliant if the revolutionary war is of any interest to you at all
"Good but a little boring"
I enjoyed listening to this book, but overall I did not learn very much except about Joseph Warren perhaps, and it was a little disjointed as sometimes the timeline jumped around. This is a non-fiction and I was actually expecting a bit of non-fiction. If you have not read many other books about 1775 Mass or the Siege of Boston this is a great way to start, but you might have to write down or look up some timelines to make sure you know where you are.
The performance was solid and definitely kept me interested - a boring performance would have made this book less appealing.
"Should be required reading..."
Living within an hour of Bunker and Breed's Hills, this story resonated with me perhaps a bit more than most. In these times, being aware of our country's history-the sacrifices and noble goals which shaped it from its onset-is something every school child should intimately know. I found it refreshing to revisit my local-and our early history-once again.
Retired high school English teacher. I liked and worked with the at-risk student. Interested in about everything, but I love a good story.
"Fascinating and Detailed"
So far I've listened to it twice! This is an incredible book for a history buff. I loved the details about the battles and the way they were regarded by the participants. Well worth 'reading' and enjoying - this is a permanent part of my library now.
"not Philbrick's best"
Only Philbrick's writing could inspire me to continue with this "worst history professor" narration! Not sure i can keep going but I really hope to.
"A Watershed Event"
This book does a great job describing the buildup to the Battle of Bunker Hill. Bunker Hill marks the turning point where there could be no resolution with Britain short of Independence. The book covers much more than just the battle, starting with the beginnings of the tensions between the colonists and Britain and going into the aftermath of the battle and the Siege of Boston. This is highly recommended for any history buffs.
"disappointed "
I'm five minutes in and while the writing seems insightful if not a bit pretentious the reading is ..for me ...horrible. the song song up and down pace is enough to make you want to shut it off immediately. get the book.
Avid listener/reader.
"Nice Historical Story"
I enjoyed this listen and admittedly it was a bit of a challenge since I didn't have maps, diagrams, art work, etc. That is a shortcoming of trying to listen to a history book, however, the author is one I enjoy and he makes history sound like a novel. This book is a must if you are interested in the start of the Revolution and/or the city of Boston. Philbrick brings life to historical characters so that one can understand their motivations and actions better. I read this book to prepare myself for an upcoming trip to Boston and I'm glad I did. The narrator gave a nice performance, but there was no different voices as it was not that kind of book. I recommend this book for anyone interested in New England history and the American Revolution.
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Publisher: Vivendi Universal Games Developer: Elixir Studios Format: Windows PC Availability: September 2004
In this clever and entertaining strategy / life simulation game created by Elixir Studios, the player assumes the role of a wicked mastermind bent on achieving global domination through the construction of the ultimate doomsday device. A tongue-in-cheek take on the 60's spy thriller genre, Evil Genius offers the player the chance to be the villain and control a secret island fortress complete with powerful (and strangely dressed) henchmen, mindlessly loyal minions and a wide range of hilarious gizmos.
All the everyday tasks of the megalomaniac are available to experience as players build a secret base, train minions, gain infamy and notoriety by completing daring missions, toy with the forces of justice by setting clever traps, torture captives with ingenious devices, and develop evil super weapons to complete a nefarious master plan.
• Five dastardly gameplay elements to experience and master: secret base building, wildly clever trap setting, blindly loyal minion training, super-duper weapon research, and fiendish mission planning
• Manage your minions as you train them in treacherous trades, like super weapons development, ninja fighting techniques, hidden lair building
• Enhance your base capabilities by adding specialized rooms including counterfeiting centers, weapons factories, and Kung Fu academies
• Defend your base against attacks by obnoxious action heroes and over-dressed government agents
• Set complex and ingenious traps to capture and dispatch your enemies
• Undertake outrageous missions to increase your power and notoriety, including stealing the Eiffel Tower , ransoming temperamental pop stars, and procuring priceless treasures and art


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Jaime Ridge is about to head back into the spotlight with a star from the controversial TV series The GC, but this time they'll be handing out awards instead of trading punches.
Ridge, 19, beat The GC's Rosanna Arkle in a celebrity boxing bout in July.
On Thursday, she'll team up with mullet-haired Tame Noema at the Vodafone NZ Music Awards in Auckland to dish out gongs in the Best Group and Breakthrough Artist categories.
"When I was asked to co-present two awards with Tame, I thought it was a good opportunity to show there's no bad blood between me and The GC crew," Ridge told the Herald on Sunday. "This time our pairing will be more friendly - and I get to wear heels."
"I'm looking forward to seeing some of my favourite New Zealand artists and international celebs."
American rocker Ben Harper has also been signed up to present two awards at the star-studded bash at the Vector Arena.
Harper will give out gongs for Best Roots Album and Best Urban/Hip Hop Album.
"It is fantastic our top music awards are attracting interest from established international artists like Ben," said Chris Caddick, boss of organisers the Recording Industry Association, but it was all about local talent.
The Vodafone Music Awards, hosted by Shannon Ryan and Ben Boyce, will be broadcast on Channel Four from 8.30pm, Thursday.
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You've been told that college should be among the best experiences of your life. At Highland Community College, it can be. With a community of six locations covering a 230-mile area in northeast Kansas, you'll be within two hours of cities like Lawrence, Topeka and Kansas City, and equally near such major universities as the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Washburn University, Missouri Western State University, and the University of Missouri KC. Holiday weekend ahead? Grab your roommate and explore one of the vibrant, nearby cities.
Opportunities like this won't always be available, so take advantage of the chance to make it all about you – your dreams and your goals. As a student at HCC, you can be confident knowing that you are our mission. Whether you're studying astronomy at the Perry campus or diesel technology at the Technical Center in Atchison, our goal is to ensure that you're gathering the lifelong knowledge you came to find. Our instructors and staff members are here to guide you toward becoming the most informed, productive and successful version of who you want to be.


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There aren't many comprehensive and in-depth books that chart the vast and complex history of tabletop role-playing and simulation games.
Particularly rare are books that successfully track that circuitous route from wargames to D&D and beyond. Weighing in at a colossal 720 pages, and more than five years in the making, a new book was published in August that takes on just such a Herculean task: Jon Peterson's Playing at the World: A History of Simulating Wars, People and Fantastic Adventures from Chess to Role-Playing Games.
I've read bits and pieces of it, and I have to say it's an impressive achievement, clearly representing hours and hours of research. Peterson, an avid game collector and computer engineer, has tracked down details and documents, especially the hundreds of archival materials necessary to tell the early history of D&D and other RPGs.
That said, Peterson is the first to admit that Playing at the World is not intended for a general audience. It's a book for geeks, about geeks.
And the book geeks out frequently — on the minutiae of gaming; on how players, from eighteenth-century strategists to modern hobbyists, experimented with various game systems; and on how the Arneson/Gygax juggernaut led to the modern role-playing game. Continue Reading "Playing at the World Is a Must Read for Gaming Geeks" »


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that you're making a documentary about baseball. But instead of
filming from the sidelines, reading up on the sport, and interviewing
players, you boldly bombard the mound, kick the pitcher in the dick,
and record the crowd's reaction. You'd probably end up with a movie
about angry baseball fans, and perhaps even be able to pepper it with
footage of yourself getting tackled by infielders.


text: Bought my wife a new Kia Sorento this week. Sounds weird but those things are actually pretty sweet on the loaded models. Leather, panoramic roof, navigation, 7 seats and still 27mpg highway... ANYHOW... what sealed the deal, I was talking with our salesman and while we were out on the lot I noticed an Avalanche that had been turned in on a trade that had a SnugTop... got him to throw that it on the deal since I was looking for one for our camping trips. Feeling good about that purchase, talked them down below blue book on the price and got a topper with it!


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On Friday, Brandon police received a report that a woman was assaulted in a residence in the 500-block of Rosser Avenue East.
Police learned from the victim that she was grabbed and thrown to the ground by a man during an argument.
The man had vacated the residence prior to police arrival.
On Saturday, police located the man at his residence and arrested him.
A 29-year old man was lodged at Brandon Correctional Centre and will appear in court on a charge of assault.
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Web Site Accessibility
The Internet and resources such as websites, web applications and digital content are among the primary vehicles by which information reaches the Sonoma State University community. Given the central presence of the Internet in delivering information and services, it is essential that web accessibility be a priority.
Introduction to Web Accessibility
Writing for the Web
How to Write in Plain English (PDF) from the UK's Plain English Campaign
- Section508.gov
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires web content and other IT tools and resources to meet accessibility standards. Section 508 standards are based in part on WAI (Web Accessibility Initiative) Priority 1 and 2 guidelines. These are the minimum standards that SSU pages must meet.
- Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
- Part of the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium), the WAI has established guidelines for making accessible web content. Guidelines are ranked into three priority levels. Site includes news, guidelines, techniques, training and more.
- Web Accessibility In Mind (WebAIM)
- WebAim is a great resource for learning about web accessibility and how to make accessible web content. Includes tutorials, how-tos, overview of applicable laws, simulations (so you can get an idea of what a disabled visitor might encounter on the web) and links to other tools and resources.
- WebAIM's Section 508 Checklist
- An easy to read and use version of the Section 508 standards with PASS & FAIL examples.
- JimThathcher.com - Resources
- Jim Thatcher, accessibility expert, offers an excellent Section 508 tutorial, analysis tips, and favelets for human review.


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The legendary Elvis Presley wisely stated, "Sad thing is, you can still love someone and be wrong for them." This adage perfectly portrays the plot of the rock and roll musical All Shook Up, inspired by the legendary songs of Elvis Presley® such as Heartbreak Hotel, Love Me Tender, Don't Be Cruel, Can't Help Falling in Love, and, of course, the title tune, All Shook Up.
Secret crushes and fiery passion are awakened in a small town when a mysterious leather-jacketed, guitar-playing stranger arrives to spread the magic of romance and the power of rock & roll. Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley® with the book by Joe DiPietro, All Shook Up runs at the DeWitt Theatre (141 E. 12th Street) at 8:00 pm on June 21, 22, 28, July 10, 11, 17, 22, 25, 30, and August 2, 7, 10.
The musical centers around the romantic misadventures of Natalie, a young mechanic stuck inmiddle Americasearching for love and adventure. WhenChad, a mysterious roustabout, drives into town on his motorcycle, Natalie is immediately smitten. However, the course of love never does run smooth as Natalie attempts to win the affections of her rebellious heartthrob. Although whirlwind romances and deception sweep the town into frenzy, true love ultimately emerges for all.
Prices range from $12 - $28 for All Shook Up.
Individual tickets are now on sale at the DeWitt Ticket Office (141 E. 12th Street) from Monday through Friday10:00 am – 5:00 pmand beginning June 15 Saturdays fromNoon– Intermission. Our new8th StreetTicket Office (100 E. 8th Street– Main Level) is open Monday through Friday10:00 am – 5 pm. Patrons can purchase individual tickets online or by calling 616-395-7890.


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Color Me Rad 5k coming to Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - A one-of-a-kind road race is coming to our region.
Color Me Rad announced today that they will hold a 5k in Johnson City this September. ETSU students demonstrated for News 5 how runners will be "color bombed" with colored cornstarch throughout the untimed race.
We learned a portion of the proceeds will go to the Southern Appalachian Ronald McDonald House Charity. Whitney Sangid with the Ronald McDonald House in Johnson City said, "It helps the children and families that are in this area. It's basically this community helping the kids from the community; to help them to get better while they're in the hospital."
The race will be at the Appalachian Fairgrounds on September 14 at 9 a.m. Registration is $35 until July 19. Sign-ups are available until September 11.
Runners can sign up at www.colormerad.com. For a 5 percent discount and to give back to the charity, use promo code "SARMH."
Volunteers 16 and older can sign up by email at email@example.com.
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Muriel's Biography
Born and Raised:Newark, New Jersey
Little Brother:Muriel put her younger brother through law school with her earnings from her public relations work.
Confidence & Ambition:"I always wanted to be one of the best, and I guess I had confidence in my writing ability and in my energy, my ambition, assertiveness, and so I felt I could succeed… And then I became the youngest vice president at Carl Byoir."
Happy Marriage:When people asked her husband what he was doing in the women's movement, he answered, "I want my wife to make more money."
Muriel Fox is a co-founder of the National Organization for Women (NOW) and, as a prominent public relations executive at Carl Byoir, wrote the organization's first press release, an achievement that made waves for the national women's movement.
In 1963, when Fox met Betty Friedan at an event and told Friedan to count her in if she ever started the "NAACP for women" Friedan mentioned. And in 1966, with thirty-some other NOW founders, Friedan and Fox drafted NOW's Statement of Purpose.
In 1967, Fox became chair of NOW's first Public Relations Task Force. She served on the NOW Board for ten years, and was elected Chair of the Board in 1971. Fox was also founder of the NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund (now Legal Momentum), serving as President and as Board Chair for 13 years. In her time at NOW, she helped fight for essential legislation including Executive Order 11246, which added sex to Affirmative Action, and she wrote the 1968 letter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explaining the need to 'desexigrate' Help Wanted Ads.
Fox has received numerous awards and accolades for her life's work, including being the first woman to receive the "Business Leader of the Year" Award from Americans for Democratic Action and the first public relations executive to win the Achievement Award of American Women in Radio & Television. The NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund also created the Muriel Fox Award for Communications Leadership Toward a Just Society (also known as the "Foxy") in her honor. Fox now serves as Chair of the Veteran Feminists of America board.


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Shooting victims remembered by community
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. - We're learning more tonight about the family involved in a deadly shooting.
The tragedy is being felt across several communities. The family at the heart of the story was very involved in several area schools.
Three local educational institutions are mourning the losses of three people who all had an impact on the communities where they lived and worked.
17-year-old Griffin Palmer, a junior at Patrick Henry High School in Washington County, Virginia, was a member of the football and baseball teams.
School superintendent Brian Ratliff says he had a great sense of humor. "Obviously, we're devastated by the whole tragic incident, and losing a student that's beloved," he said.
His mother, 46-year-old Kristin Palmer, spent 20 years teaching students at Virginia High School in Bristol. She was an English teacher, but was probably most known as a drama teacher who led the school's award-winning productions.
Principal Ronnie Collins worked with Kristin for years. "[She] has been one of our shining stars in the programs that we have just due to her care. She took care of the students, and she just infused them with this energy about art," he said.
Kristin's parents Terry and Nancy Griffin, both retired from Emory & Henry College. Terry was a German professor at the school, and Nancy was an administrative assistant according to college president Jake Schrum, "We're praying for these people. They are beloved former employees of Emory & Henry College," Moore told us.
Counselors are on hand at all three schools -to help those who worked with, knew, and loved this family.
Virginia High School plans on holding a vigil at the school Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium.
A note about Kevin Palmer, the man police say did this -- he was employed as a welder at Utility Trailer in Atkins, Virginia.
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According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in four women experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
They estimate about 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year.
Historically, females have been most often victimized by someone they knew. 85 percent of domestic violence victims are women.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the hotline at (800) 799-7233.
You can contact Abuse Alternatives in the Washington County area at (800) 987-6499 or (423) 652-9098.
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text: Blind homerism was never part of the equation. A person can see the problems with this team and still hang on to the outside chance that somehow, someway the team will come through. I don't think anyone is proclaiming that Dallas is going to win a Super Bowl. Some of us are merely looking at the road ahead and saying there's still a chance, there's still a shot and I won't stop hoping for it to happen until there's no shot left. Others have moved on to next season. They might be what the term fan has become, but they are not fanatics for the Dallas Cowboys. BTW, I did this to find out who like me is still pulling beyond hope for Dallas to make the playoffs, compared to those who have completely given up. I think I've found out more about those who have given up, and how it seems to bother them that they are not fanatics.


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A helpless retarded young boy who has bigger boobs than many females at it's school. It is a gay male that eats acorns. You can usually find one at Hornby mall, at the 'Hungry Wok'. Or sitting on the floor because it broke one of the chairs.It sounds like it's mum and is a 'wemo'. It has NO life, at all and TRYS to hang out with cool people e.g these 2 awesome girls from it's school. But don't go trying to hunt one down, it'll just eat you and scream: "OMGOMGOMGOMG!!Rad i'm rad!! aaaahhhha, i ish FAT wemo aaaaahhhhhhaaaaa!! Omg. Yeee. Oh yee these things are real fat aswell. And everone hates it. Don't try going to beat it up, it'll turkey charge you.
Ewwww. Tyler Toxicity is eating acorns again. Grrr and he just broke my chair! Get away Tyler gay shit just get away!
"Oh, BESTFRIEND!!"not eewww
"Oh, BESTFRIEND!!"not eewww
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I have been doing alot of reading these days, and my first year of queen rearing is coming to a close. I did manage to figure out grafting, and acceptance. I graft ok I guess. I will at least have an idea for next year. This forum has been dead for a while, so I thought I would get some opinions on supplement feeding. I have trapped pollen for next year, and tried this last batch of queens had some extra protein. I was wondering if anybody had any secrect diets to feed while the queens are still in the larvae stage? I tried the protien thing, not not from reading it anywhere, but for the heck of it. The one small hive was recovering from a mite attack, and the protien in the syrup seemed to really perk them up. Maybe coincidence, maybe not!
Well does anybody feed anything special out there?
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WOW! That looks great! Good work and thanks for the pics
Received the kit 12/12/12 from Midway.
$229.00 without shipping.
Finish is excellent unissued cond.
Bakelite handguards are a color match.
All matching numbers on bolt, carrier, top cover.
no numbers on gas tube.
A few nice extras included.
The bayonet is beat up, mags are great cond.
There was one alteration to make the milled FSB work on a stamped trunnion.
I just filed away enough on the corner for clearance.
Also, the Lower milled HG has a smaller tang size.
I did some interior welding beads then filed for a perfect fit.
I sand blasted and parked everything before applying OD flat GunKote.
This is the AK-74 Bulgarian trunnion I reamed out for the 7.62 barrel.
There are a few fine tuning issues with doing this, but not that difficult.
I like how the OD plays off the marbled bakelite.
This build uses a Yugo rear UF trunnion. It allows plenty of clearance to fold
around a 30 rd mag. I welded around the butt of the trunnion for a seamless
The milled UF is more elegant than the stamped variety.
The more I look at the color contrast, the more I like it.
Will shoot her tomorrow to see what it will do.
These are some terrifically nice parts in this kit.
And, my first 7.62 Bulgarian mini-frankenstein.
Charter member-Busted Box Club est. 2006
"I will adhere to the Patriot Act, the one signed in 1776"
- Marc Anderson
WOW! That looks great! Good work and thanks for the pics
That is gorgeous! Well done sir.
Nice build! I like the bakelite furniture. I built one with a milled kit. I never thought about milling on the RSB to fit the trunnion. It looks good that way. I milled out the trunnion to fit. Thanks for the pics. Don't see many builds posted lately.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference- they deserve a place of honor with all that is good. George Washington
"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."
George Washington
Hey Rahatlakhoom,
That is some beautiful work! A few years ago I got one of the single stack Bulgarian built AKs with the thumbhole stocks from CFS that had been constructed using milled parts. I had to do some work to convert her back to her original glory but the end result was great! As always your work is SUPERIOR!
twice in one night, yes when the first ak kits came into the country early 1990 most were milled so some of the boys (old timers) filed and/or milled the trunnion down and drilled to the trunnion so they could place the rivets, but I believe the used the screw in barrels
anyway another fine build
Sprat and sprat1 are one and the same.
WOW! AGAIN! WOW . I'm not a folder guy, But that right there is DREAMY. My heart goes pitter patter! Heh..Heh.
Did the mag bag come with also?? Sling? Nice looking extras not mentioned in ad.
I'm about to click buy me one........
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I seldom talk to liberals.............................. But when I do, I order fries............
This is gorgous....where did you get the front trunion? Looks like it is a bulgy trunion??
"Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway." - The Duke
Great looking rifle . Did you have a post somewhere explaining how you "reamed" the fr.trunnion ? I'm curious as to how you did that and what about the undercuts inside the trunnion for the rivets to be mashed, that would make them around .020 shallower, would it not ?
Did you consider turning down the chamber OD to 22mm as an alternative ?


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text: To anyone who discredits Melo's playoff performances in his career look no further to his stats and watch the game tapes. Other than one playoff season, he has played phenomenal. Basketball is a TEAM sport; you can't win it all with one superstar. Kevin Garnett is a prime example, how long did it take him to get out of the first round of the playoffs?


text: Morning all - Going to work, noticed my tranny wouldn't come out of 2nd. When it tried to go between 2nd and 3rd it just spun (reved). Stopped, added some fluid, and tried again. Released cable from carb to see if it would cycle and same thing. Going to change fluid and filter and look at valve right now.... Any other suggestions? It's a 700R4 with about 40K on it. Changed fluid and filter about 12 months ago (13K). Thanks


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I haven't updated this blog in over 1 year, for good reason. Click for Nick started out as a project to learn more about making money online, to share the experience. However in the last year I've gone on to bigger and better things. I started out making a lowly $500 a month. Now I make $12,000 a month using adsense and affiliate marketing.
I have a range of about 30 blogs, some full automated generating up to $30 a day, others written by employees which I also consider to be fully automated. Basically I realized that its not hard to take yourself out of having to do any work at all. Find a successful blog topic, hire a writer, then move on to the next topic.
Now most of my time is spent on research, research, and more research. Once I've discovered a successful niche, I'll move on to a new topic. This was the best way for me to grow my income into the $400 a day it is now.


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a rickshaw driver who does not ask
a local bus for a few rupees to Galle
Bluer and cleaner water.
A yellow coconut full of juice
Wind making waves too choppy to surf
pink table cloth in motion.
A tiny striped squirrel among the rafters
sheet metal clacking
A crow hoarsly calling
Constant waves
Palm trees lean out as if reaching for the sea
Rock and reef distant in the ocean haze
Mildewed semi-doric columns
support concrete lintels.
Mandala shadows on the floor.
Alright, enough of bad image-producing poetry, on to the story. Our "crew" hopped the local bus to Galle, some 20 kilometers away yesterday. Now, I don't know if you have ever been on the local bus, but firstly, take the maroon/red ones, they are run by the government, and have the best price. Secondly, hold on to your hat! The red ones are the fastest ones as well, overtaking everything in sight, on curves, over bridges, in the riskiest situations. But you will get there fastest for sure. 19 rupees as well, about 15 cents american. Not too bad a price when a van or rickshaw driver will charge you at least a thousand.
So back to Galle. Apparently Sri Lanka was originally "controlled" by the Portugese, then taken over by the Dutch, who lost it to the English for some time. All of those elements still remain, but it is the portugese heritage that seems to stick out the most. Many people have portugese surnames, there are a fair number of christians, and in places like Galle, the architecture reflects the taste of the original "conquerors." I put this in quotes, because just as the British found out the hard way, you cannot actually conquer such a people. You may get them to grow tea and spices for you, but in the end, the culture remains with the natives, the people taking what they like from the invaders, and discarding the rest
Galle Fort, of course is the main attraction for most people visiting the town. It is probably a couple of kilometers in circumference, and in the interior is a little village housing any number of antique, gem, coin, and history "museums" that one can stroll around in. The lanes are narrow, and offer some protection from the blazing Lankan sun, that is if you walk on the shady side of the street.
We five did first the circumnavigation of the whole fort, discovering another unexpected facet of the fort's function: a hideaway for young lovers. We saw any number of young Sri Lankan couples in the small spots of shade under a doorway or even an umbrella, doing what they would call in the old days "necking." Though SL is a bit more permissive in a sexual manner than India, it still is not all that acceptable for young couples to flagrantly display such intimacy in public. In most countries of course, sucking face in public is merely considered rude, but here in this south asian island, it is simply unacceptable, and may be even illegal, according to some signs we saw forbidding "illicit" and "licentious" behaviour. So I guess the young lovers are consigned to the back corners and dark archways of the fort for any kind of flirtation. Perhaps it is young couples on honeymoon, perhaps they are not yet married, who knows? I'm not the one to break up a tender moment to ask such a personal question
The walk around the fort's perimeter offers magnificent views of the ocean, rocky reefs, the harbor and river, as well as, of course the cricket stadium built fairly recently next to it on the cityside. Cooler breezes blow in from the blue blue sea, and as with any tourist destination, there are touts. Coins which ostensibly come from wrecks, colonial times, and earlier are sold by men patrolling the ramparts. One rang a coin to show that with its bell-like tone it was silver. However when such a coin is in your palm, anyone who has held an old silver dollar can easily tell it is some other alloy, perhaps even brass with a silver plating. Others are all worn and copper, another easy thing to fake. With the exorbitant prices requested by these dubious vendors, I would urge even the most dedicated numismatist to have a second thought before shelling out real money for fake.
Of course there are also the usual old ladies selling everything from beads to shells to "hand woven" bracelets, but perhaps the most lucrative business goes to the cliff-divers. Apparently for 500 rupees, one of a number of young fellows will make 3 jumps from about 20 meters into a small deep spot in the coral-encrusted shoals for you to photograph or video. Take care not to snap a shot when someone else pays though, or you may be also asked to contribute
There is a lighthouse, chapel, and many other old colonial structures within the walls, the small village being a destination for many a pasty and overweight package tourist to spend a night or two. The antique apparatus of the english, dutch and portugese still on display in many shops and the mansion "museum" which is a combination actual museum and shop is quite interesting, especially the gem cutting and polishing, and the furniture caning and carving which goes on in the courtyard. As is proper with many Sri Lankans, you can go in and have a look, and they do not pressure you to firmly to buy anything. If you walk out without spending money, they will still bid you a good day, and mean it.
Walking in the hot sun is hard work, so after walking the fort, wandering the village within, and walking through the passageway toward the bus stand, there are a number of vendors selling chicken and rice, vegetable rice, or similar in the shade. A very good value, and delicious. If you don't like "spicy" though, be careful of the small bag of red sauce. It has a tendency to burn not only on the way in, but on the way out as well.
The rest of the story will be in the pictures, as it is almost time to take my longboard and go out to catch the afternoon swells. I hope you are all warm wherever you are, especially you who are stuck back in the north country.


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Actress Fran Drescher talks about playing Mrs. Frankenstein in Hotel Transylvania
Where do monsters go to get away from humans? They escape to Dracula's Hotel Transylvania. Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler) opened the hotel after his vampire daughter Mavis (Selena Gomez) was born, to protect her from mortals. But that doesn't stop human Jonathan (Andy Samberg) from showing up uninvited and falling in love with Mavis, in the animated movie Hotel Transylvania, in theaters and 3-D now. Click here to watch a featurette about the movie.
The hotel is a popular destination for famous monsters, from the Invisible Man (David Spade) to Frankenstein (Kevin James). Frankenstein's wife Eunice is voiced by actress Fran Drescher. Eunice a loud but motherly character. Recently, Drescher answered a few questions by email about her character and Hotel Transylvania.
You voice Frankenstein's wife, Eunice. How would you describe her?
She has a very crusty exterior. She seems like she is always yelling, but deep down, she is a devoted wife and aunt to her niece, Mavis.
Do you share any traits with Eunice?
She can be misjudged but actually is very loving and concerned about her loved ones. We're similar.
What's Eunice's relationship like with Frankenstein?
Eunice's relationship with Frankenstein is a traditional marriage. He may seem a little henpecked [criticized by his wife], but at the end of the day, she takes care of him, loves him and wants to make him happy.
The guests at Hotel Transylvania are all monsters. What is the scariest thing about Eunice?
The size of her mouth would scare anybody.
You're a style icon. So what do you think of Eunice's fashion?
I think she pulls herself together rather well. She works with what she's got. She puts time into her appearance, and she looks beautiful.
If you had to stay at Hotel Transylvania, which monster would you be most afraid to have staying in the room next to yours, and why?
Probably the Invisible Man because you just never know what he is up to.
Other than Eunice, who is your favorite monster from the movie and why?
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Why should kids go see Hotel Transylvania?
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