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|Two arrested in separate chases Sunday evening
|Faith Huffman | News-Telegram News Editor
July 31, 2006 - A 24-year-old Duncanville man lead state troopers on a three-county chase beginning in Hopkins County and ending in rural Camp County last night. Around the same time, local police also pursued a man alleged to have injured his son's mother and damaged her residence Sunday night in Sulphur Springs.
The Duncanville driver first caught State trooper Brian Worley's attention around 11:30 p.m. Sunday due to his erratic driving on State Highway 11 east.
When Worley turned on his lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the car, the man accelerated to 90 miles an hour instead of slowing and stopping. Worley advised other area officers and dispatchers he was initiating a pursuit, and continued following the fast moving car east on SH 11, through Winnsboro and into Camp County.
After entering Camp County the fleeing driver, later identified as Daymeon Delmond Johnson, turned off of SH 11, taking several county roads and circling the area. As he approached the intersection of Camp County roads 3418 and 3420, Johnson "baled out of the rolling vehicle," holding onto a large brown bag as he ran.
After a brief foot chase, he was taken into custody more than 35 miles from where the chase. An inspection of the brown bag revealed six plastic bags of marijuana, resulting in his arrest not only for felony evading arrest or detention in a vehicle but also for felony possession of marijuana. The evading charge was enhanced to a second-degree felony due to two previous convictions, according to the trooper's reports.
While the trooper was engaged in the three county chase and foot pursuit, police and sheriff's deputies were busy searching for a Cumby man, 34, who reportedly assaulted the mother of his 12-year-old son while at a Helm Lane apartment then took off on foot.
Officers began looking for the man around 11:20 p.m. Sunday after receiving information the suspect had grabbed the woman by the throat then forced her head into a wall several times. The woman had scratches and red marks on both sides of her throat and the alleged assailant kicked in the front door of the apartment and threw a cell phone through a bedroom wall.
The 12-year-old fled the residence to avoid becoming a victim as well. Officers said Sunday night was not the first time they have responded to violence at the couple's residence.
However, the man's capture was credited to alert citizens who spotted him in a Shannon Road field located next to the complex. The citizens, armed with clubs, stopped and detained the man until police arrived to arrest him for family violence assault.
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This story is part of our U.S. Election 2012: Canadians in America series, with expats talking about life and politics south of the border.
As Barack Obama and Mitt Romney trade accusations over who is more responsible for the outsourcing of jobs and business functions to foreign companies, we asked Canadian expat Jason Sidhu to explain why outsourcing is a 'four-letter' word in U.S. politics. Originally from Vancouver, he has lived in the U.S. for 14 years and works as a tech sector manager in California's Silicon Valley – and, he outsources.
What I've realized in my conversations with Americans is that in order to truly understand their position on something – a position which may, at first, make no sense at all to the average Canadian – one really needs to understand their background and what experiences have influenced their perspective.
Let's take "outsourcing" as an example.
As a Generation X-er educated in Canada and working in high tech, and as someone willing to relocate for career opportunities, I am familiar with the concepts of American author and journalist Thomas Friedman's book The World Is Flat. I accept that outsourcing is a normal, and often necessary, part of business today.
A typical work day in California's Silicon Valley, where I live, consists of early morning meetings with people in Europe and late evening meetings with people in Asia.
My colleagues and I don't really think about whether it would be better if all these people were in the U.S. It's great to be able to tap into resources and expertise from all over the world.
In my job, I am evaluated on getting all of my projects completed on time and on budget, and if that requires sending part of the job to Bangalore, I do it without hesitation.
No one where I work really has the mindset that this is taking away a job from someone in the U.S., especially when it comes to skilled work in the areas of software engineering and development. We are all keenly aware that if our company's products are priced too much above our competitors', we'll all be out of a job. So some outsourcing helps keep some jobs here in the U.S. rather than allowing foreign competitors to take all of our jobs.
The people I work with are also aware that almost anyone can be replaced or "outsourced."
Every single quarter, I have to prove the value I am providing in business reviews, and so do all my colleagues. We all know there are other people out there ready and willing to take each of our jobs.
In the past, we only had to compete with the local talent pool. Now, we have to compete with everyone in the world.
I think that's why most of the people I know are working so many hours and lack a work-life balance. Most of us spend our evenings reading manuals and textbooks, taking courses, getting the latest certifications and constantly trying to update our skills to keep pace with technology. Maybe your experience is similar.
But what if you were born in a small town in Middle America and lived there your entire life? What if you were told from the first day you started school that you live in the greatest country in the world and that its "exceptionalism" was something built up and passed down from generation to generation starting with the Founding Fathers?
The word "outsourcing" would be like a four-letter word to you.
The very idea that people in another country can do something better and cheaper than it can be done in the greatest country in the world would be offensive. If you were one of these Americans, you would likely see jobs moving overseas as definitive proof that big business and politicians are failing to keep America great.
This is why outsourcing strikes such a strong chord with many Americans, especially in many of the swing states. They associate it with an overall sense of decline and a loss of American "greatness."
They don't see that it's mostly low-paying, unskilled labour jobs that are going overseas and that jobs for highly skilled engineers, scientists and technicians are going unfilled across the nation.
There may be very logical, rational and reasonable arguments supporting the economic benefits of outsourcing, but it's difficult for one's heart not to go out to a single mom trying to put her kids through school – a woman who has lived her entire life in the small town in which she was born, worked at the same manufacturing plant for 30 years, and is now on TV crying after getting laid off at age 50 with little hope of finding a similar paying job.
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The Arms Control & Domestic and International Security Collection consists of indexes, yearbooks, handbooks, bibliographies, monographs and serials dealing with arms control, disarmament, and domestic and international security. The collection does not represent all of the library's holdings on these subjects; additional materials on these subjects are available throughout libraries on campus, and the call numbers listed below will help you find materials on the shelves. In addition, the Library has a large number of electronic (e-) books and journals. E-books can be found in the Online Library Catalog and e-journals can be found in the Online Journals & Databases.
Call Numbers | Articles & Journal Databases | Directories | Background Information: Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, & Handbooks | Bibliographies | Annuals & Yearbooks | Jane's Annuals
Call numbers are groups of numbers and/or letters that classify library items by subject. Items are arranged on bookshelves by call number. The Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL) uses both the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification systems.
|Air and Other Specialized Forces and Warfare; Engineering and Related Services
|UG622-1435 (air forces); UG1500-1530 (military astronautics)
|International Relations
|Land Forces and Warfare
|UD1-495 (infantry); UE1-500 (cavalry)
|Military and Nautical Engineering
UG1-620 (military engineering); VM595-989 (marine engineering)
|Military Science
|Other Branches of Engineering
|T (general engineering); TA-TN (specific branches of engineering)
|Sea (Naval) Forces and Warfare
|V1-995 (general naval science); VA-VM (specific topics within naval science)
|Social Processes Conflict
|HM831-901 (social change); HV6430-6433.88 (terrorism)
Databases are structured sets of information, stored in print or online. Often, databases are online collections of journal article citations and full-text. Find articles about a specific topic by using keywords, subject heading, authors, and more.
Political Science Abstracts.
Provides non-evaluative abstracts of political science journals from around the world. Abstracts are grouped according to broad general topics and are accessible through a subject index. Most abstracts are in English, but some are in French.
Research Abstracts Journal. 1964-.
This journal contains abstracts of books, journal articles, and conference proceedings dealing with arms control, disarmament, international security, military affairs and peace issues. Includes subject and author index.
of Science. 1955-.
An interdisciplinary index to academic literature. Identifies articles in science, social science, and arts and humanities, and the articles that cite them. Indexes the top journals in most academic fields, providing complete bibliographic information and full length author abstracts. Search for articles on a particular topic, or search for articles that have cited a known article. All of an article's references are listed and can be used to search for related articles with common citations. Composed of three databases that can be searched together or individually: Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Sciences Citation Index Expanded, and Arts & Humanities Citation Index Expanded.
Provides an index to documents of the United Nations including meeting records, draft resolutions, masthead documents, periodicals and sales publications going back to 1945. Also has full-text of thousands of UN documents.
Directories are a list of organization, groups, people, places or other data systematically arranged often alphabetically or by location.
Q.322.4203 Ex89
Extremist Groups: Information for Students . 2 vols. 2006. (online)
This two volume set provides facts and insights into the history, philosophy, and motivations driving 150 extremist organizations. Arranged alphabetically by group name, each entry is divided into sections which include an overview, history, philosophy and tactics, leadership, key events, other perspectives, summary and sources. Some entries also contain cross-referencing to additional material. Each volume in the set also includes a list of sources consulted, a glossary and an index.
Q. 355.6212025 In81a
IHS Jane's International Defence Directory. 2013-.
Lists suppliers of military equipment and services world-wide and procurement organizations within each defense contractor. This publication is the major directory for the international defense industry. Most recent volume in SSHEL. Earlier volumes have slightly different titles and call numbers and are available in Oak Street.
Q. 358.8 J2531c
IHS Jane's Space Systems and Industry. 2012-.
This directory covers every aspect of the space industry. Detailed information about national space programs is provided. The bulk of the work is devoted to detailing specific pieces of equipment, providing technical information about each piece. Contact information for corporations involved in the space industry is provided. Most recent volume in SSHEL. Earlier volumes have slightly different titles and call numbers and are available in Oak Street.
Background information can be found in reference sources, online or in print, such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, and handbooks. Dictionaries contain brief definitions, usually only a sentence or two in length. Encyclopedias provide more in-depth description, usually a few paragraphs in length. Handbooks contain descriptions that can be multiple pages and describe the development and future of a subject.
Brassey's Multilingual Military Dictionary. 1987.
This dictionary provides translations for basic terms in the military vocabulary. The languages included are: British-English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, and Arabic. An index in each language is provided.
Department of Defense
Dictionary of Military Terms. (online)
Includes definitions, acronyms and abbreviations, created by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Fully searchable by definition or acronym and available to download.
A Dictionary of Modern Defence and Strategy. 1987.
This dictionary is not as complete as others in this category, but the definitions are much longer and more detailed. Includes a guide to abbreviations.
303.62503 T325e2004
Dictionary of Terrorism. 2004. 2nd ed.
Begins with a list of abbreviations and acronyms. The glossary gives translations of commonly used non-English terms and words in the context of terrorism. The dictionary itself provides extensive explanation of terms, people, groups, movements often providing bibliography and suggested reading where available. Also includes a list of resources, brief historical timeline of terrorism, and index.
956.7044203 N442h
Historical Dictionary of the Persian Gulf War 1990-1991. 1998.
This dictionary presents information about events, people, places, objects (Howitzer) and organizations that were related to the Persian Gulf War of 1990-91. Includes maps taken from the U.S. Department of Defense that show where the Middle East is and the disposition and movements of military forces throughout that region. Also includes a chronology of the events that begin as early as 1710 and continues after the war. Concludes with an index and appendices.
Naval Terms Dictionary. 1988.
This book is a guide to technical terminology and slang in the U.S. Navy. Acronyms are not included, except as they occur in full entries.
Nuclear Dictionary. 1985.
A guide to terms, events, and statistics on all aspects of nuclear weapons and nuclear war. An adequate basic reference source, but information contained should be checked with other sources for more current and detailed data.
303.603 H417t
Talking Terrorism: A Dictionary of the Loaded Language of Political Violence. 2003.
With this dictionary, Herbst aims to discuss "how language defines and deforms political reality, and its implications." Coverage includes "words used to characterize individuals, groups, or countries that commit or support acts of political violence," as well as "the related language that conveys the justifications and agendas of those involved with violence." More a collection of articles on particular words than a true dictionary, this volume contains 150 main entries, with an average length of about one page per entry, with broader topics (like "Revolution" or "Zionism") receiving multi-page treatment. Includes a lengthy general bibliography and a combined name-subject index.
909.828 M583t2008
Terrorism 2005-2007: A Chronology. 2008.
Continuing a series begun in 1980, this more recent volume continues descriptions of every violent event that 1) falls under the author's definition of terrorism and 2) occurred during the years 2005-2007. Following the introduction, incidents from 2005-2007 are organized by date, followed by updates to incidents occurring from 1950-2004. An extensive bibliography, divided by topics and approaches follows. The last quarter of volume two also contains a comprehensive index section, divided into three parts, that allows the user to search the chronology based on country and date, name, or subject. Preceded by the following volumes:
909.828 M583I International Terrorism in the 1980s: A Chronology of Events. 1989.
016.303625 M583TE Terrorism, 1980-1987: A Selectively Annotated Bibliography. 1988. (Oak Street)
909.828 M583T Terrorism, 1988-1991: A Chronology of Events and a Selectively Annotated Bibliography. 1993.
909.828 M583T1997 Terrorism, 1992-1995: A Chronology of Events and a Selectively Annotated Bibliography. 1997.
909.828 M583t2002 Terrorism, 1996-2001: A Chronology. 2002.
909.828 M583t2008 Terrorism, 2005-2007: A Chronology. 2008.
904.7 C62w
Warfare and Armed Conflicts: A Statistical Reference to Casualty and Other Figures: 1618-1991. 1992. 1st.
This book provides references to over 680 conflicts beginning with the thirty years war in 1618 through the U.S. involvement in the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1991. Newer editions listed below.
Q. 904.7 C62w2002 Warfare and Armed Conflicts: A Statistical Reference to Casualty and Other Figures, 1500-2000. 2001. 2nd. (Oak Street).
Q. 904.7 C62w2008 Warfare and Armed Conflicts: A Statistical Reference to Casualty and Other Figures, 1494-2007. 2008. 3rd. (History, Philosophy and Newspaper Library).
Arms Control: History, Theory,
and Policy.
2012. (Online)
This two volume encyclopedia is broken down into broad sections of foundations of arms control and then contemporary problems and policies. Subsections cover topics of social sciences, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), historical perspectives, biographies, weapons of mass destruction, advanced technologies, and treaties. Includes a list of acronyms, glossary, and index. Each chapter has notes rather than references.
Encyclopedia of the American Military: Studies of the History, Traditions, Policies, Institutions, and Roles of the Armed Forces in War and Peace. 3 vols. 1994.
Traces the development of the military arts and sciences from its beginnings in English North America. The entries are closer to thematic essays than encyclopedic lists. Each essay deals with a general topic in detail.
Q.327.1203 En195
Encyclopedia of Intelligence and Counterintelligence . 2 vols. 2005. (online).
This encyclopedia provides a look at the history of intelligence and counterintelligence, with an emphasis on modern times. Entries are presented on the people, organizations, and places of primary interest and are presented alphabetically. Other features of the encyclopedia include a "Timeline of Intelligence" in the first volume, and an appendix containing excerpts from the 9/11 Commission Report in the second. An index concludes each volume.
355.357 R148e
Encyclopedia of International Peacekeeping Operations. 1999.
Provides a comprehensive reference source for information on all aspects of the theory and practice of peacekeeping in the contemporary world. A significant portion of the book provides an account of United Nations (UN) operations and also includes missions such as those conducted by Russia and the CIS territories of the former Soviet Union and the NATO-led operations in the former Yugoslavia. Context about the nature of the relevant conflict is provided to introduce the description of operations undertaken. Sources of information include the UN Department of Public Information and the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations. Includes maps, bibliographies and a subject index.
Encyclopedia of Terrorism. 2013.
This work provides a comprehensive overview of terrorism and terrorists throughout the world. In detailed entries arranged alphabetically and cross-referenced, this volume explores the key people, events, and organizations within the subject. It also includes a chronology of terrorist events, glossaries of terrorist organizations, security force/ intelligene agency names and other terms, and an index.
Encyclopedia of Violence,
Peace & Conflict
. (online)
The work's declared purpose is to bring together in one place a broad range of information and perspectives on violence, peace, and conflict, in order to increase the readers' common understanding of such issues, and to promote new research, insights, and better public policies. Arranged alphabetically by subject, essays are fairly extensive and conclude with see also references, bibliography, journals and periodicals germane to the topic of the essay, and a list of internet sites that might be of interest to the researcher. Topic include military and peace sciences, social and biological studies, as well as humanities. The user's research is facilitated by a preface and guide to the encyclopedia.
305.235 Sh57e
Encyclopedia of Youth and War: Young People as Participants and Victims. 2000.
The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) was the first time in history that civilian casualties exceeded military casualties and thus had a significant impact on children and families. This is an appropriate beginning for the Encyclopedia of Youth and War: Young People as Participants and Victims. Organized alphabetically by topic, this work's scope is wide-ranging and deals with all aspects of war as it has effected youth the world over since the end of the Renaissance. It includes an extensive bibliography and index.
Sage Encyclopedia of
Terrorism. 2011. (online)
With over 400 entries, this encyclopedia covers people, places, events, organizations, and terms associated with terrorism past and present. Includes domestic and foreign terrorism. Entries suggest related terms and have brief bibliographies.
909.82 B742s
A Study of Crisis. 1997.
This work undertakes a comparative study of 31 'protracted' conflicts, nearly 400 non-protracted conflicts, and nearly 900 state actors, covering the years 1918-1994. Part I presents the framework, which integrates the analysis of conflict at the international (system) and state (actor) levels; Part II elaborates the comparative methodology; Part III lays out summaries of the case studies, which are each assigned a number (non-running). Especially useful in Part III are the extensive cross-referencing and the Master Table of Crises, 1918-1994. In Part IV, the authors discuss seven themes in the analysis of conflict: polarity, geography, ethnicity, democracy, protracted conflict, violence, and third-party intervention. There is a bibliography for the Preface and Parts I, II, and IV, but a separate list of sources for the case study data in Part III (including general, primary, and secondary sources). Includes name and subject indexes.
World Terrorism: An Encyclopedia of Political Violence from Ancient Times to the Post-9/11 Era. 2011
This three volume encyclopedia covers the entire history of world terrorism throughout the world and important topics related to terrorism. Volume one begins with definitions of terrorism then covers terrorism up to World War II, organized by country or continent and continues with modern terrorism from World War II to the present ending at the letter J. Volume two resumes the alphabetic list with the letter J through Z and concludes with entries on September 11 organized by topic. Volume three looks at the tactics, methods, and aims of modern terrorism and is organized by topic. Entries are brief and include a short bibliography. Useful to students and researchers of all levels.
Border and Territorial Disputes. 3rd ed. 1992.
Traces current border and territorial disputes world-wide. Eighty present or potential situations are studied and presented. Particularly helpful in describing historical antecedents of current disputes.
Cyber Warfare: How Conflicts
in Cyberspace Are Challenging America and Changing the World. 2013 (online)
This book covers all aspects of cyber security including laws, viruses, crime, privacy, wiretapping, and the roles of governments. Relatively brief chapters discuss domestic and international issues and are useful for those interested in the private, business, or government sectors. Concludes with future issues. Has glossary, bibliography, and index.
The Global Arms Trade: A Handbook. 2010. Main Stacks
Broken down into individual essays written by academic experts, this handbook discusses topics related to the arms trade focusing on individual countries as well as broader themes. Three main sections cover arms modernization after the Cold War, the arms industry after the Cold War, and key issues in the global arms trade. Beneficial for in-depth research into the arms trade. Each chapter includes a bibliography. Lists suggested readings and an index.
The Handbook of Global
Security Policy. 2014 (online)
This handbook covers a wide range of topics related to global security from cyber warfare to climate change. Four sections cover the key concepts, policy arenas, policy tools, and global security arenas. Covers domestic and international issues. Each chapter includes references.
Handbook of Nuclear Proliferation. 2012. SSHEL Stacks
Written by research experts across the globe, this handbook provides a multinational approach to nuclear proliferation issues. Six parts cover themes, the five nuclear powers, de facto nuclear states, problem states, threshold states, and global non-proliferation regimes. Multiple countries are represented. Includes references, an index, and bibliography. Ideal for in-depth research.
International Handbook of War,
Torture, and Terrorism. 2013 (online)
Broken up into 2 sections; this handbook covers national security and perspectives on torture. Chapters cover multiple countries and continents and are written by experts in the research field. Information presented is theoretical and empirical. Individual chapters include references.
National Security. 2012.
Looking at all sides of the issue of national security, this book presents opposing viewpoints to the threats to national security, achieving national security, and balancing national security with civil liberties. Topics include foreign oil dependence, climate change, nuclear proliferation, wiretapping, no fly lists, choosing between freedom and security, national ID cards, and reporting stories in newspapers. Includes a brief fact page, organizations to contact, bibliography, and index.
The Oxford Handbook of National Security Intelligence.
2010. (online).
Broken up in easy to understand chapters, this handbook covers all aspects of national security and intelligence. Chapters discuss theory, a brief history, collecting and analyzing intelligence, making data useful to the public, ethics, and a brief description of ethics in other countries. Each chapter has references.
The Routledge Handbook of
Asian Security Studies. 2010. (online)
Presents modern challenges in Asian security with a basis in history. Sections are broken up by Northeast Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and cross-regional issues. Covers national and international conflicts. Includes bibliography and index.
The Routledge Handbook of European Security. 2013. International and Area Studies Library Reference
This handbook is an excellent source for those studying the European Union, European Security, European Politics, or other security studies. Four sections include 1. EU as an international security actor, 2. institutions, instruments, and means, 3. policies, and 4. partners. Multiple countries and continents are represented. Written by experts in the research field from universities across Europe. Chapters have notes at the end. Includes a bibliography and index.
Routledge Handbook of Peacebuilding. 2013. SSHEL Stacks
Written by research experts in the field, this handbook covers multiple issues relating to peacebuilding. Using examples from across the glove, this handbook's six parts cover: peacebuilding, approaches and themes, disciplinary approaches, violence and security, everyday living, and the infrastructure of peacebuilding. Each chapter includes references. Includes an index. Ideal for in- depth research.
The War on Terror. 2012.
Providing opposing viewpoints on issues surrounding terrorism and war, this book discusses the causes of terrorism, human rights and the war on terror, government responses to terrorist attacks, and the future of the war on terror. Multiple countries are discussed including Germany, India, Britain, China, and more. Includes bibliographies for each section and the book as a whole, as well as a list of organizations to contact for more information.
Bibliographies are lists of citations of books, websites, journals, articles, and other resources about a specific subject. Bibliographies can appear at the end of a book, journal, or encyclopedia article, or as a separate publication.
016.327172 H844a (Oak Street)
The American Peace Movement: References and Resources. 1991.
This guide covers three centuries of American peace activism. Chapters provide information about the essential reference sources for topics such as Leaders and Thinkers, General Histories, Women and Peace and Peace Education. An appendix lists selected peace research organizations.
016.327174 B937A (Main Stacks and Oak Street)
The Atomic Papers: A Citizen's Guide to Selected Books and Articles on the Bomb, the Arms Race, Nuclear Power, the Peace Movement, and Related Issues. 1984.
This book is primarily a guide to books on nuclear issues published after 1945. Journal articles from 1980 onwards are included, but the coverage is not as complete.
Bibliography on International Peacekeeping. 1992.
Selectively annotated bibliography of more than 1100 entries from books, reports and journals on international peace-keeping since the creation of the United Nations in 1945-46. Includes subject and author indexes and a list of relevant journals and yearbooks.
016.327174 B937N (Main Stacks)
The Nuclear Present: A Guide to Recent Books on Nuclear War, Weapons, the Peace Movement, and Related Issues, with a Chronology of Nuclear Events, 1789-1991. 1992.
This work updates the Atomic Papers bibliography. It primarily focuses on books published after 1984, although some materials overlooked by the earlier bibliography are included. The chronology is extensive.
016.327172 C236P (Oak Street)
Peace and War: A Guide to Bibliographies. 1983.
An annotated bibliography of bibliographies. Covers materials from 1785 through 1980. Arranged by subject categories.
Almanacs are a compilation of useful data and statistics relating to countries, personalities, events, and subjects. Yearbooks are an annual compilation of facts and statistics on a particular subject for the preceding year.
355.033573 Am351 (Main Stacks)
Brassey's Mershon American Defense Annual. 1995-1997-.
Studies all aspects of the U.S. defense establishment. The annual also includes appendices containing a defense chronology, a summary of U.S. defense commitments and an annotated bibliography of defense literature. Preceded by:
355.033573 Am35. American Defense Annual. 1985-1994. (Main Stacks)
The Military Balance. 1961-. (online)
International Institute for Strategic Studies. Military power and defense expenditures for countries worldwide are covered in this annual, quantitative assessment. Quantities of equipment and personnel are provided in detail. Published by the IISS, this is the definitive source of its type.
341.67 St6 (Current year on SSHEL)
SIPRI Yearbook. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. 1968-.
Provides an analysis of recent trends in military expenditures and an account of attempts at arms control and disarmament. Arms production and the worldwide arms industry are documented.
The United Nations Disarmament Yearbook. Centre for Disarmament Affairs.
1976-. (online)
Contains a review of the main developments and negotiations in the field of disarmament. A brief history of major issues is included. Relevant United Nations documents and resolutions are reproduced.
909.828 B736 (Main Stacks)
War Annual. 1986-1997.
Provides information on every war taking place within the year of publication. Each war's background, direction, conduct, and possible conclusion are analyzed and supported with the most up-to-date information available. Includes maps and illustrations.
336.39Si9 W (Oak Street)
World Military and Social Expenditures. 1976-1996.
This report compares world spending priorities. Expenditures on areas such as public health and education are contrasted with the budget for military expenditures.
The Jane's Information Group publishes a number of reference books which detail all types of weapon systems and military equipment. Each entry contains the vital statistics of the item, background and in most cases line drawings and/or photographs. These books are industry standards.
The most recent volume is located in SSHEL. Earlier volumes are available in Oak Street. Newer editions may have updated titles and call numbers. The date range shown matches the current title, but not necessarily when the publication began. See online catalog record for previous titles and call numbers.
IHS Jane's All the World's Aircraft. Development and Production. 2012-.
Jane's Armour and Artillery.1983-2012.
IHS Jane's Flight Avionics. 2012-.
IHS Jane's Fighting Ships. 2012-.
IHS Jane's Infantry Weapons. 2013-.
Jane's Land-Based Air Defense. 1989-2012.
Jane's Military Communications. 1985-2012.
Q.358.18 J25321b
Jane's Land Warfare Platforms. Logistics, Support and Unmanned. 2014-.
Q.358.8 J2531c
IHS Jane's Space Systems and Industry. 2012-.
Q. 358.8 J2531b
Jane's Space Systems and Industry. 2012-.


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About glass block
Molten glass was first injected into glass block molds in 1937, and glass block has been a staple of contemporary architecture ever since. Although other building fads come and go, glass block continues to capture the imagination of designers, builders and homeowners.
The smooth, impervious nature of glass block makes it a fantastic substitute for ceramic tile in a shower. With its patterns and sparkle, the block itself is beautiful, and it allows natural light to flood through the walls into the shower.
Before you begin, stock your tool belt with plenty of patience. Glass block work is a skill that's very aggravating to master. Blocks can't be cut or trimmed, and their nonabsorbent nature makes mortar work especially tough. But if you don't try to rush the job, your work can look as good as any professional's.
A note on installing new bathrooms: Before you run out to buy a truckload of glass block, be aware that converting a bedroom into a bathroom requires extensive work beyond the plumbing. You may have to reroute heating ducts, eliminate existing windows, shift electrical outlets and remove possibly load-bearing interior walls. Run the design by a building inspector to get the necessary permits and inspection schedule. One other warning: If you plan on taking long showers using two shower heads, you might need another 40-gal. water heater.
Editor's Note: For information on building the shower base and tiled wall shown in this article, see How to Build a Shower Pan.
Glass block basics
This shower uses the most common, widely available style of glass block: the 8 x 8-in. "Decora" pattern manufactured by Pittsburgh Corning. We used two types of specialty blocks for the ends and the outside corners of walls. End blocks have rounded profiles on one edge; end curve blocks have two rounded edges and one rounded corner (see Photo10). The blocks have a nominal dimension of 8 x 8-in., which means that the actual block is a bit smaller. When 1/4 in. of mortar is added, the dimension of the block plus mortar is 8 full inches. Because blocks can't be cut, you need to carefully consider the length and width of new and existing walls well before pursuing the project. Planning the height and width of your shower is absolutely critical, especially if you're going to be filling the space between two walls or between the floor and ceiling. Because our shower didn't reach the ceiling and wasn't contained by walls, our design was very forgiving.
Check online or at local home centers for the hardware, mortar and block for this project. You can also call a brickyard. It'll either sell glass block or know who does. Your retailer will help calculate the amounts of mortar, block and hardware you'll need for your project as well as stock the pro-quality tools required.
The job will go much smoother if you buy a few of the tools used by the pros. You'll want a brick trowel, a mortar joint striking tool and a small plastic mortar-mixing box with a hoe. Good 2-ft. and 4-ft. levels are essential to keep the blocks level and plumb as you set them.
Lay out the glass block grid on the floor
Photo 2: Level the blocks
Apply mortar about 1/2 in. thick along a three- or four-block length, then wiggle and drag the point of your trowel down the center of the bed to spread it out a bit. Butter the end of each block (see Photo 3) and lay three blocks on the mud bed. Tap on a level (setting it on a straight, flat board) across all three blocks to level and evenly set the tops.
To get a feel for the size and design of the finished walls, we used a chalk line to snap a full-scale grid of the 8-in. block wall on the floor. It helped us establish the stair-step pattern on the curved wall and made it easy to count each type of block needed for the project. Counting the rows also told us the quantity of panel anchors, spacers and panel reinforcing we needed. When you're planning the overall size of the glass block walls, keep in mind that the 8-in. dimension only allows for one mortar joint per block. You have to add another 1/4 in. for each wall and ceiling joint. Make 8-in. marks on the wall to establish the height for each row (Photo 2). Plastic spacers don't work on curved walls (for alternatives, see "Glass Block Hardware," below). Special, but spendy, curved glass blocks or 4 x 8-in. blocks are available for tighter curves, if you need them.
Build and tile the shower base
Photo 4: Plumb and level as you work
Plumb each block and keep the sides straight by checking with a 2-ft. level. Make adjustments to your glass block installation by lightly tapping on the block with the end of the trowel. Tap the blocks down slowly. If they get too low, you have to pull them out and start over.
Find details for the construction of this shower base in How to Build a Shower Pan.
We decided to tile the entire shower base and walls before starting on the glass block. That way, tile on the walls that would meet the glass block could be rough-cut to width, because we ended the tile behind the block (Photo 9). The block butts into the tile and eventually the seam will be sealed with a bead of clear silicone caulk. On the floor, in the dry-off area, we could also rough-cut tile that would run partially under the glass block wall. The advantage of this method is that tiling goes quicker and easier if there aren't any walls to walk around. However, doing the tile first means having to protect it while you do the block work. Use masking tape to hold cardboard together and to cover any nearby tile.
Glass Block Hardware
All the hardware you need to build glass block walls will be available wherever you buy your glass block.
Panel Reinforcing: It looks like a galvanized wire ladder, and you'll need to lay it on top of every other row of block before applying the mortar. Panel reinforcing ties the rows of block together and strengthens the whole wall.
Spacers: Building straight walls is much easier because you can use plastic spacers made specifically for glass block. Use the T-shaped spacers for spacing glass blocks from adjoining floors and walls. Cut one leg from T-shaped spacers to make L-spacers for spacing corner blocks from walls, ceilings and floors. Use regular spacers for block-toblock intersections. Manufactured block spacers won't work for curved walls. Use carpenter's pencils or 1/4-in. plywood spacers as temporary guides. Remove them before striking joints, then tuck mortar into the voids.
Panel Anchors: These metal straps tie the block walls to existing walls and are installed every second row.
Mix a half-hour's worth of mortar at a time
When you're learning the ropes, mix just a couple of coffee cans' worth of mortar at a time. Add enough water to the mortar so that it will slowly slide off the trowel when you hold it vertically. The pros will put an accelerator into the mix to speed up the setting time, but rookies should play it safe and use the extra time to set, level, plumb and adjust the blocks.
Wear rubber gloves when working with mortar, and safety glasses to avoid accidental splashes in the eye. Constantly work the mortar mix with the trowel to keep it smooth and consistent. Don't do more than two rows of block at a time, or the weight of the top rows will cause mortar to squish out of lower joints. (After an hour or so, the mortar will harden enough to permit another couple of rows.) Let the mortar sit about a half-hour (or until the mortar starts to stiffen) before striking the joints with the striking tool. Then go over the whole surface with a soft brush to remove loose chunks. Wait another half-hour before smoothing mortar joints with a sponge. After the mortar dries to a haze on the blocks, polish the block with a clean, dry towel. You don't have to complete all these steps before starting to set other rows. While you're laying more block, pause occasionally and go back to perform these tasks on previous blocks. Above all else, continually check all blocks to be sure they're aligned, plumb and level.
When your shower wall is done, wait a week, then apply a high-quality silicone grout sealer to the shower side of the wall to prevent mildew and stains from ruining the appearance of the mortar. You can use the shower in the meantime—a few showers that week won't harm the grout.


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Reviewed by: Matt Lucas(Unregistered User)
Summary:I have guided professionally for 6 years I have owned my Willies boat for four years. I have redone every interior weld multiply times knee locks and floor contiunuely fall out. I guide 90 plus days a year and have seen and rowed other boats that do not have near the problems that Willies have. I have had contacted them and have been nothing but frustrated with their willingness to not help or to even give recommendation to help the situation. As far as these boats being used at a professional level, they just don't cut it. Maybe if you row a couple days a year it will last.
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Review DateJune 7, 2009
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Summary:I bought my Willie drift boat in 1984 and still have it. I owned an alumaweld before that and I had a FishRite for a couple years also but traded it for a car. Plus I've rowed a half dozen others and frankly can't tell enough difference in any of these boats to say one is better than the other. Put them side by side and the difference is almost nill.
I've talked to other Willie Boat, FishRite, Alumaweld, etc. and asked them what the difference is and they come up with, "it tracks better". I ask them what's their definition of tracking and they stumble all over themselves. I think they have been brainwashed and don't know what they're talking about. It's the same scenario with pickups. I drive a Ford, my Dad drove a Ford and by golly Ford makes the best truck. So, this tells me they either paid too much to say different or don't know what they are talking about. Ask anyone about their boat and they will say it's the best boat on the river. So, these other reviews are meaningless to me. Although I would like to buy another drift boat this year or next, there is no reason to go buy the same boat I already own.
So, I'll just wait until something better comes along.
Customer Service:Good but I got good CS from them all.
Similar Products Used:FishRite, Alumaweld, Clacka, Rowe, Valco, River Wolf, North River.
Review DateMarch 18, 2009
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Reviewed by: steelhead Chuck(Unregistered User)
Summary:Willie makes a good boat- But check out PAVATI Drift boats before you buy. I am the manufacturer and I'm just getting started. Let me know what you think!
Review DateFebruary 25, 2009
Overall Rating 2 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: N T Tullao(Unregistered User)
Summary:My last boat and the best i have ever owned and/or rowed is my 18'6" RiverWolf Sidedrifter. What a great boat, tons of room, tons of features, rows better than smaller boats with a bigger load and while not cheap at just under $10 grand, it is truly a Cadillac. Can't imagine not having a walk around oar seat. The list of features it came with would bring the other boats up way more than 10,000---I know---I checked.
I hear all the hype about Willie boats and to be honest...they make great boats. But I HONESTLY have rowed them all in my 30 years of fishing...my Riverwolf will be my last boat. I
Customer Service:How many times did I pester RIverwolf??? A lot and was always greeted as a friend and valued customer. The owner refuses to bad mouth the competition but rather works hard to sell you on his boat.
Similar Products Used:When you fish like i do you have any number of friends who have other boats---rowed and fished out most everyhting out there at one time or another.
Review DateFebruary 2, 2008
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Pete Updike(Unregistered User)
Summary:This is our 3rd Willie Drift Boat and we could not be more pleased. You can not beat a Willie for rowing ability and the fit and finish is the best out there.
Our boat is the new 17x54 Diamond Addition with all the bells and whistles.
Customer Service:The folks at Willie Boats will bend over backwards to try to make your buying and after sale experience great.
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Treasure Island Fire Chief Charlie Fant, right, and former President George W. Bush pose for a photo March 20 in Treasure Island.
TREASURE ISLAND With the exception of one incident, a visit by former President George W. Bush to Treasure Island March 19 went smoothly, according to Treasure Island Police Chief Tim Casey.
The lone incident took place when an unidentified person was yelling obscenities toward Bush in the street near the home of Melvin and Betty Sembler, 10324 Paradise Blvd., who were hosting a reception and dinner for the former president. Bush was inside and did not hear the remarks.
It was just one person, said Casey. And as soon as the words were out of his mouth he was apprehended (by Secret Service agents and Pinellas County Sheriffs deputies).
Casey said TIPD officers were providing security inside the home and were not involved.
We were part of the initial planning and it was a cooperative effort involving us, the Sheriffs Office and the Secret Service, Casey said.
The dinner was hosted by Sembler, a local developer and former U.S. ambassador to Australia and Italy, to raise money for the George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University, which will house the presidential library and institute.
Bushs plane landed at St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport around 4:30 p.m. from an earlier fundraiser in Jacksonville and the former president arrived at Semblers home about 30 minutes later.
Police and deputies closed the Treasure Island Causeway momentarily for his arrival and departure the next day around 10 a.m.
Charlie Weisgerber, the past president of the Treasure Island Hotel and Motel Association, who lives six houses away from Sembler, said about 16 to 18 VIPs attended the reception and dinner. He said admission is typically $10,000 to $50,000 per person.
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President Barack Obama gave an embarrassing performance Wednesday during his campaign swing through Las Vegas, Nev., in the wake of attacks on U.S. diplomatic stations in Libya and Egypt.
"I thought that thing last night with the president saying he had 'a tough day' and comparing the dead Americans in Libya to campaign supporters, which he did — I thought was one of the most disgraceful, inept and embarrassing performances by a head of state or government that I have ever seen," Steyn said. "Every American should be ashamed of their president."
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"Chapter One. He adored New York City. He idolized it all out of proportion. Uh, no, make that: He, he… romanticized it all out of proportion. Now… to him… no matter what the season was, this was still a town that existed in black and white and pulsated to the great tunes of George Gershwin… "
Woody Allen's Manhattan (1979)
Fifth Avenue glittered on October 24th as I approached the green awning of The Pierre Hotel, newly emblazened with the word "Sirio." New York City seemed frozen in time, exactly the way I imagined it would be when, transfixed, I watched Woody Allen's Manhattan 30 years ago.
Last week legendary restaurateur Sirio Maccioni (Le Cirque, NYC) opened his newest restaurant: Sirio Ristorante at the Pierre, a grand Taj Hotel. Sirio is intimate, swank, European. The press release touts a design that "recalls… the casual elegance of Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita." And it does.
In order to accommodate the more than 800 attendees, the opening was held in the majestic Cotillion Room, whose windows open to Central Park. Dressed in a gold jacket, Sirio held court on a red carpet, flanked by photographers and celebrities. I sat at a table on an upper level, with a view of the sea of black suits and dresses; the lovely Sabrina Wender and her Jazz Group played classic swing music – loud enough to enjoy, quiet enough that conversations could flow.
All of my photos from the night have a surreal orange glow, somehow appropriate since the highlights of my night were both bathed in orange. I sat with my friend, legendary food icon and James Beard Award-Winner Betty Fussell, who was characteristically regal in an orange silk jacket. Betty was passionate and inspiring as always, and what better companion at this opening than the New York goddess of food.
Legendary Food Icon and James Beard Award-Winner Betty Fussell
We drank prosecco and enjoyed the rare and old-fashioned service I look forward to when dining at one of Sirio's restaurants.
Chef Filippo Gozzoli, an Italian chef with international acclaim, served an assortment of Italian dishes including crispy squash croquettes, and simple tomato bruschetta.
I can still taste the culinary highlight of the night: Risotto alla Milanese, hot from Sirio's kitchen- beyond sublime and easily the best risotto I have ever tasted. The arborio rice was cooked to al dente perfection, creamy and indescribably flavorful. Saffron not only added an earthy taste, but a warm inviting color.
Today, a week after Hurricane Sandy's descent on New York, the memory of the opening of Sirio Ristorante is not in sharp contrast to the images of destruction- but rather harmoniously blends with my vision and experience of this big bold city that we love. A city that in color, in black and white, at the Pierre Hotel or on Avenue C city glitters and pulsates with life and beauty.


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Discussion in 'Sports Zone' started by rockj7, Nov 21, 2013.
Who would have believed that statement a few years ago!
Best in comparison to their peers? Perhaps.
Would they beat the Cowboys or Texans? No.
Wrong forum but the sun shines on a dog's arse once in a while...or once every 30, 40, 50 years for Baylor?
i was hoping briles would come to texas next year.
Best college football team in Texas, perhaps.
If they played the Cowboys or Texans? I think they would lose by 40 points or more.
bet they pick off Romo at least once.
Only 40?
JAX would beat them by 40
He had to have meant best college football team...right? I assumed that was what he meant...
If not than...uh...you need to stop smoking the devil's lettuce OP. It effects your mind.
Be honest now...you have a framed picture of Romo mounted to your bedroom ceiling don't you...
Your borderline obsession is kind of creepy.
im a fan of ROmos and glad hes our QB, but you cant deny his bad timing with picks now can you?
ooo im sorry did reality bite you again.
Baylors defense makes me want to puke...they aren't winning any National Championships.
I can guarantee that
And they won't play for the national championship. LOL
Guys I didn't eat glue as a kid. lol I was referring to their respective levels of competition. Im more talking about being consistent and winning. Think about a few years ago it would go Cowboys, Longhorns, Texans/Aggie s even Texas Tech. I'm talking about constantly getting better. Baylor was not a power a few years ago. Some of you know better then I and go back to the Southwest conference ( Baylor Alumn Im not trying to jinx you I know you play OK State in a big game)
Bro I agree but we aren't in any position as Cowboys fans to talk about anyone's bad defense we aren't the Steel Curtain over here truth be told we aren't the Aluminum Curtain right now I say this kidding but you know what I mean DavidS
I think it would be awesome if they continue to do what they do. They put up points the way Oregon does and it's nice to have that in our backyard.
They have an excellent team but I've never liked Baylor.
I think it's true though that they are the best college team in the state.
Amazing what happens when you hire a great coach.
I think there's a real chance they don't even beat Okie State.
And with A&M also in the state, it's not a lock that Baylor even has the best college team in Texas. It's possible though.
I would like to see a match up between A&M and Baylor. It would be entertaining. It is a toss up as to who is better between those two teams. A&M has had the harder schedule.


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Leaders of a Senate committee said Wednesday that they have found no "pattern of misconduct" within the Secret Service, but they said agency records revealed 64 allegations of sexual misconduct by employees over five years -- most involving e-mail or online material -- and 30 more involving alcohol.
The senators spoke during a hearing featuring testimony from Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan about the Colombian prostitution scandal that implicated a dozen agency employees, eight of whom lost their jobs. Sullivan said the agents "did some really dumb things."
Several senators speculated that the problem goes beyond the Cartegena incident, in which Secret Service agents advancing President Obama's trip in April brought prostitutes back to their hotel from four separate nightclubs. They expressed concern that Sullivan, who maintains their support, is in denial about the extent of his agency's problems.
"He's got to assume that what happened in Colombia was not an isolated incident," said Sen. Joseph Lieberman, the Connecticut independent who heads the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Lieberman said an initial review of agency disciplinary records over the last five years revealed 64 instances of allegations or complaints concerning sexual misconduct made against Secret Service employees. Most involved e-mails or other material sent online, but three were inappropriate relationships with foreign nationals, and one was a complaint of non-consensual sexual intercourse.
Sullivan said the latter case was investigated and no charges were pressed. In the other three cases, he said, "appropriate administrative action" was taken. He said prostitution was not involved in those cases.
Once in 2008, Sullivan said, a Secret Service agent was removed from the agency after soliciting an undercover police officer in a prostitution sting inside the United States.
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, was critical of the agency, saying "the facts suggest to me that this likely was not a one-time incident."
"There were 12 individuals involved -- 12. That's eight percent of the male Secret Service personnel in-country."
Some 175 Secret Service personnel were in Colombia at the time of the prostitution scandal, a number that would increase to 200 for Obama's visit. Those involved in the incident were sent back to the U.S. and replaced.
Sullivan had no explanation for their actions. "These individuals did some really dumb things," he said. "I just can't explain why they would have done what they did ... We had some individuals who made very bad decisions."
Several senators questioned whether the Cartegena prostitution scandal indicates a culture within the Secret Service that such behavior is acceptable, an inference Sullivan rejected. The senators said additional steps should be taken, including more frequent polygraph tests and stricter guidelines, to ensure similar incidents don't occur in the future.
David's journalism career spans three decades, including coverage of five presidential elections, the Oklahoma City bombing, the 2000 Florida presidential recount and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He has covered the White House for USA TODAY since 2005. His interests include history, politics, books, movies and college football -- not necessarily in that order. More about David
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Date of Voyager's returnEdit
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There's no proof at all that they're a beta quadrant species. — Morder (talk) 01:27, February 13, 2010 (UTC)
- Seems to be quite a bit in the background notes... --OuroborosCobra talk 01:39, February 13, 2010 (UTC)
If by "quite a bit" you mean speculation and assumption, then sure there is... — Morder (talk) 05:55, February 13, 2010 (UTC)
- Supported with evidence and facts. You can dispute those, but to start a conversation about something where there is a paragraph of information and say "there's no proof," that isn't going to get you towards an action. --OuroborosCobra talk 06:09, February 13, 2010 (UTC)
Eh, I'm not concerned with speculation as that's what it clearly is. I'm concerned with the statement in the article. You can say whatever you want but it still leaves the fact that there is no proof which I succinctly stated. Either way I'm going to remove it if there are no objections. — Morder (talk) 06:49, February 13, 2010 (UTC)
- We can argue about what "no proof" means, if that's important, or we can discuss the topic. It seems to me that the former would get us further towards the goal of no "action", but whatever floats your boat. Morder is quite correct that the statement should be removed from the article as non-canon. I also think the background paragraph only contains assumptions, not contradictions in facts which would be permissible. "Deduce" and "most likely" are other ways to say speculation- we don't know what happened on their journey, maybe they lost ground and went in a different direction, maybe they were forced to take a longer route, etc. The only fact given is the year, the rest is speculation. The Star Charts book does not state where they are.
- The part about Seven's death should also go as speculation, a "few years" could be two, three, four, etc. --31dot 11:26, February 13, 2010 (UTC)
- It seems no one followed up on this, so I took the liberty of rewriting the article to remove speculation. For the record, the bgnotes were:
- According to Admiral Janeway, Voyager would have "run into" the Fen Domar within "a few years" if she had continued traveling on the course she was headed at the time. According to a map of the galaxy which appeared on the screen in the astrometrics lab in "Endgame" (and supported by the non-canonical book Star Trek: Star Charts by Geoffrey Mandel), by 2378 Voyager had traversed almost the entire Delta Quadrant and was only a few light years away from crossing into the Beta Quadrant. From this we can deduce that within "a few years" of that date Voyager would have entered the Beta Quadrant, and thus that the Fen Domar are most likely a Beta Quadrant civilization, though their territory still remains quite distant from Federation space.
- It is possible that the battle with the Fen Domar may in some way be connected to the death of Seven of Nine in the alternate timeline, which was said to have occurred on an away mission in 2381 (quite reasonably "a few years" after 2378).
-Angry Future Romulan 19:41, December 22, 2010 (UTC)


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Barbara Corcoran, a real estate executive, said that most well-to-do families take at least two vacations a year, a winter trip to the sun and a spring trip to the ski slopes.You Try to Live on 500K in This Town
Total minimum cost: $16,000.
A modest three-bedroom apartment, she said, which was purchased for $1.5 million, not the top of the market at all, carries a monthly mortgage of about $8,000 and a co-op maintenance fee of $8,000 a month. Total cost: $192,000. A summer house in Southampton that cost $4 million, again not the top of the market, carries annual mortgage payments of $240,000.
Many top executives have cars and drivers. A chauffeur's pay is between $75,000 and $125,000 a year, the higher end for former police officers who can double as bodyguards, said a limousine driver who spoke anonymously because he does not want to alienate his society customers.
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On 1/22/06, Chris Bagnall <m0n0wall at minotaur dot cc> wrote:
> Before I go and write a script to ping boxes every few minutes, does anyone
> have 1) a better way of doing it, and/or 2) any scripts they'd feel
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If you just need something that basic, I like Smokeping. There are
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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Seasons Greetings! Welcome to the Z-Talk Christmas podcast! We have an entirely Christmas-themed podcast for you all to enjoy. This time there are a couple more serious segments regarding the use of Christmas themes in Zelda and theories on religion. We also have some fun with ideas about Zelda races celebrating Christmas! Lastly, back by popular demand we created two Zelda Christmas Carols for your enjoyment! Be sure to tell us your thoughts on this podcast in the discussion thread!
0:49 – Rish's Christmas Rant
3:52 – Christmas Community Question of the Month
9:50 – The Wandering Beast: Christmas Themes in Zelda by Axle the Beast
18:50 – Din's Info Inferno: Christmas Dinner in Hyrule
26:47 – Hylian Religious Beliefs by Athenian200
35:33 – AB'sC: Legend of Zelda Christmas Trees by AnimeBassoon
43:00 – Away in the Forest
45:56 – Zelda Got Run Over By Epona
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Senior citizen housing option offers community feel
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – June Berry had no intention of moving when she received a card in the mail advertising an open house for a senior cooperative housing complex.
Curious, she and her husband decided to take a look around. During the visit, they met another couple from England who invited them in for tea and cookies.
After a follow-up visit, the Berrys decided to sell their house and are now residents of Realife Cooperative at Mueller Gardens here. "It was the best move we've ever made," June Berry said. "It's friendly. We always know there's someone here who will help us if we need any help."
The cooperative, one of a growing number, primarily in the Midwest, offers seniors independent living in a community setting. Unlike assisted-living facilities or other common forms of senior housing, members own the cooperative collectively, enjoy tax and financial benefits as homeowners and have control over decisions affecting the community.
The first senior cooperative was developed in 1978 in Edina, Minn. Over the past 30 years, it's remained largely a Midwestern phenomenon. Of the roughly 102 senior cooperatives nationwide, almost 90 are in Minnesota and Iowa, mainly due to local developers and financial lenders who have embraced the concept, said Dennis Johnson, board chairman of the Senior Cooperative Foundation in St. Paul, Minn.
But with the anticipated wave of baby boomers reaching retirement age, cooperatives could offer an alternative housing choice for seniors seeking independent, maintenance-free living and social interaction, said Keith Jans, president of Real Estate Equities Development based in St. Paul.
"I think there's great potential for where this can go," Jans said.
•Jans' company has built 11 senior cooperatives under the name Village Cooperative and is averaging four new projects each year, mainly in Iowa. The company is looking at expanding to South Dakota, Nebraska and Missouri, Jans said.
•Silver Glen in Bellevue, Wash., is a 155-resident cooperative for seniors 55 and older that's unusual on the West Coast. Property manager Laura Hargitt said there's a waiting list.
•Applewood Pointe has seven cooperatives in the Twin Cities that are home to about 1,000 residents. Brian Carey, senior vice president of development, said he believes the cooperative model will see a lot of growth in the future. "It's really the Baby Boomers who are fueling the demand for this type of housing," he said.
Cooperatives are targeted for active seniors who are able to live independently but want to be in a social setting among their peers, Carey said.
Most senior cooperatives are three- or four-story buildings with one- or two-bedroom units. Many have community rooms, gardens and space for activities from woodworking to poker.
Mueller Gardens residents joke that this is their "senior dorm." Activities abound, including Scrabble and card games, potlucks, Saturday night movies, poetry readings and speakers. Ben Poepping, a retired postal worker, and his wife, Mary Ann, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in the common great room.
"Of all the places we've seen, this most appealed to us," Ben Poepping said. "Financially and everything else, it just suited our needs."
Cooperatives offer financial advantages, since residents can deduct their mortgage interest and real estate taxes just like single-family homeowners, Carey said. Also, in a limited-equity cooperative, the value of a membership increases by a preset amount for every year they remain in the building, Johnson said.
Despite the rocky real estate market the last few years, senior cooperatives have tended to hold their value relatively well, Jans said. One disadvantage is that when a resident moves out or passes away, the family must continue to pay the monthly fee until the membership is sold. The slow housing market can make that a little challenging, but most developers have waiting lists and are able to fill the units, Carey said.
Contributing: Demery and Marohn also report for the St. Cloud (Minn.) Times
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Fifty percent of girls ages 11-13 see themselves as overweight. I bet many see themselves as overweight because of what the media think is beautiful. This idea of a skinny person being beautiful has been engraved on our brains since we were born.
For example, a lot of girls own a Barbie, even 20 Barbies. They have been looking at images of skinny girls their whole lives, and as they grow older, it just gets worse and worse.
As a country, we need to work on making young girls more confident about themselves by featuring healthy-looking girls in the media.
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Salt Lake City