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During a lengthy speech at the University of Yangon in Burma, President Obama signaled the important traits of American democracy, particularly his limited powers as president.
"As President, I cannot just impose my will on Congress — the Congress of the United States — even though sometimes I wish I could," he stated. "The legislative branch has its own powers and its own prerogatives, and so they check my power and balance my power."
Obama also mentioned his responsibilities as Commander-In-Chief of the United States Military were limited by civilians.
"America may have the strongest military in the world, but it must submit to civilian control," he said. "I, as the President of the United States, make determinations that the military then carries out, not the other way around. As President and Commander-In-Chief, I have that responsibility because I'm accountable to the people. "
Obama also praised American rule of law, noting that while he could appoint judges, he was not allowed to tell them how to rule.
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Take the first glimpses at the much awaited 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' and 'G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra' as thirty-second footage of the two movies has been debuted at Super Bowl.
First video footage of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" and "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra" has finally arrived. Debuted during the airing of Super Bowl XLIII game on Sunday, February 1, the snippet to each movie provides glimpses of the explosive actions to be expected as well as a look to the characters to be seen.
While the Super Bowl spot of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" doesn't share much of the action adventure plot, it does reveal some of the big and new robots as well as the explosive scenes. The spot also focuses much of its revealed-footage on Shia LaBeouf's character, Sam Witwicky, as he is fighting for his life when attacked by the robots.
The "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra" spot, on the other hand, opens up with Sienna Miller's The Baroness walking into a building and the evil work of the Cobra organization. After the Eiffel Tower collapses, the footage cuts to the exposing of some of the Joes, starting with Dennis Quaid's General Hawk. The snippet also serves as the introduction to what G.I. Joe is.
Set to hit U.S. theaters on June 26, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" stars Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Isabel Lucas, Rainn Wilson and others. The Michael Bay-directed film follows Sam Witwicky and Mikaela Banes as they are being attacked by Decepticons. While the baddies try to capture Sam to acquire his knowledge, Autobots unite with U.S. military and an international coalition to fight back the villains' attack.
Meanwhile, "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra" which is based on the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toy franchise has been set to arrive in U.S. theaters on August 7. Directed by "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" producer Stephen Sommers, it features the likes of Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans, Sienna Miller, Rachel Nichols, Arnold Vosloo and Said Taghmaoui among others.
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With St. Pat's Day coming up this month, green has been on the brain. Actually, green is always on the brain – I love the color. Poison green, emerald green, muted nature-y green – such a wide palette range that I love to see people in. It's so alive and vibrant.
- Fancy peacock fascinator from Etsy
- Anthropologie Lime Juice dress
- Aldo hot-as-hell black heels – so yeah… there are a gazillion really swell strappy green shoes out there, but I think this selection is telling of exactly what my closet is missing right now.
- Smashbox gold-green eyes – love the simplicity and that under-eye swoop. Check out their entire collection of how-to videos if you are make up clueless like me.


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A gift of real estate, such as a personal residence or vacation home, commercial property, or even vacant land, can be a creative way to make a significant gift to Eight/KAET and at the same time receive important tax benefits. The benefits include a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair-market value, avoidance of capital gain tax on the property's appreciation at the time the gift is made, and potentially reduced estate taxes and probate costs.
A retained life estate gift allows you to give Eight/KAET your personal residence, but retain the right to live in it for your lifetime. Real estate can also be used to fund a charitable remainder trust, which will provide you with income for life or a term of years.
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I am excited to announce that we were able to upgrade our math resources! The Common Core State Standards go into full implementation the fall of 2014. By starting to use these resources now, this transition should be seamless for you. Here's how you can access the resources:
· Go to bigideasmath.com
· Choose the "students" tab.
· Instead of choosing the Common Core in the drop down menu, you now need to select the Common Core 2014.
If you have been using an actual textbook, please make sure you check out a new textbook from me. Please also make sure you return your old textbook to me before winter break.
These new resources have fully incorporated the Common Core State Standards and will serve as a valuable tool as you progress in your mathematics education. If you any questions, please feel free to ask!
How to access on-line resources
Tonight is the first night we're using the on-line resources. In case you forget how to access them, here are the instructions we went over in class:
To access materials on-line:
· Go to bigideasmath.com
· Click on the "Students" tab
· Click on the Common Core Curriculum and press "Go"
· Click on the book you want to use (most of the time it will be the red one!)
· Click on the chapter you want
· Click on the unit you want
· Scroll down the page to find the page you are looking for
***You can use the book for review as well. There are so many great features in each unit; I'm excited for you to explore!
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Louis Vuitton Sutton travel bag in red vernis leather. Outside has 1 large slip in pocket. Top access is secured with double zipper. Inside has leather lining and 1 open pocket and 1 for mobile or glasses. Comfortably carried in hand and offers great capacity.
Made in: Spain
Serial Number: CA0050
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Actress Thandie Newton is serving grace, class and sophistication in the newest ads for the Louis Vuitton Fall 2011 collection. She is the new face of the luxury brand, and she adds just the right amount of regality to the vintage Double Exposure photo shoot.
Newton, 38, poses in a series of shots where the photographer uses a 19th century technique to achieve this glamorous, historical feel. The actress, who is currently starring in the London play, Death and the Maiden, explains that nostalgia is the driving force of the shoot. "The images really take you into the heart of history itself," Newton says. "To parallel that we're getting into the history of me through the items I've chosen. One of the things about these photographs is the layers of meaning. Each picture is so unique, so it just creates this desire to be my most essential self."
The photos look like they were found in an old chest full of generational memorabilia. Lovely.
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NFL sends new enforcement policy to teams, players
The NFL officially notified teams and players Wednesday of its plan to more strictly enforce its rules prohibiting dangerous, illegal hits during games.
According to a written announcement by the league, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to the teams accompanied by a message and a video showing examples of legal and illegal hits. Each team's head coach is to show the video and read the message to assistant coaches and players, the league announced.
Teams were notified that the league intends to impose tougher disciplinary measures, including possible suspensions for even first offenses, on players for illegal hits to the head or neck of an opponent.
The message that is to be read to players and coaches says that coaches and teams that fail to teach proper techniques to players also are subject to potential discipline.
"One of our most important priorities is protecting our players from needless injury," Goodell said in a written statement released by the league. "In recent years, we have emphasized minimizing contact to the head and neck, especially where a defenseless player is involved. It is clear to me that further action is required to emphasize the importance of teaching safe and controlled techniques, and of playing within the rules. It is incumbent on all of us to support the rules we have in place to protect players."
According to the league's announcement, the message that is to be read to players and coaches says this:
"One of our highest priorities is player safety. We all know that football is a tough game that includes hard contact. But that carries with it an obligation to do all that we can to protect all players from unnecessary injury caused by dangerous techniques from those who play outside the rules.
"The video shown today shows what kind of hits are against the rules, but also makes clear that you can play a hard, physical game within the rules.
"Violations of the playing rules that unreasonably put the safety of another player in jeopardy have no place in the game, and that is especially true in the case of hits to the head and neck. Accordingly, from this point forward, you should be clear on the following points:
1. Players are expected to play within the rules. Those who do not will face increased discipline, including suspensions, starting with the first offense.
2. Coaches are expected to teach playing within the rules. Failure to do so will subject both the coach and the employing club to discipline.
3. Game officials have been directed to emphasize protecting players from illegal and dangerous hits, and particularly from hits to the head and neck. In appropriate cases, they have the authority to eject players from a game."
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Stripping, Spanking, Girls Kissing: It's A New Wii Game
Sex and video games are two of God's greatest inventions, so it's only natural they'd come together. As you can see in this NSFW commercial, WeDare is a silly-looking game in which friends/random geeks strip, spank and kiss at the direction of the Wii. You know, like Truth Or Dare but way more expensive. Parents, of course, are upset the game is branded ages 12+. But better kids are kissing and spanking than auditioning for "Teen Mom," I always say.
The biggest problem for me is that the guys I play "Street Fighter II" with are not the same guys I want giving me some sexy over-the-knee time. And as one astute YouTube commenter pointed out, would you really want to play with those "Wiimotes" again after seeing some of the places they've been?
Alas, WeDare is only available in European markets now. I guess if I really want a geek to spank me, I'll just have to keep acting like a brat. [YouTube via The Sun UK]


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SPORTS >> Beebe brings winning streak, ground game to rival Lonoke
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One of the longest-standing local rivalries will continue its tradition at James B. Abraham Field on Friday when Beebe invades Lonoke.
The Badgers had opportunities to win their opener against Greenbrier last week, but a late fumble deep in Panther territory took them out of contention while Lonoke got 235 yards from running back Brandon Smith on its way to a 27-0 victory over Pulaski Robinson.
The Beebe-Lonoke series dates back nearly 50 years, but Beebe has owned this decade. Lonoke took victories in 2000 and 2001 to cap a seven-game winning streak that began in 1995, but Beebe ended that streak with victories in 2002 and 2003.
The last victory for Lonoke came in a 34-26 shootout in 2004, while Beebe has won the last four in a row.
Any time Beebe and Lonoke get together, its a big game, said Beebe coach John Shannon, who is 2-0 against the Jackrabbits since taking over in 2007.
Even when I played here 25 years ago it was a big rivalry, Shannon said. Were only 20 miles away from each other; their kids know our kids and vice versa.
The previous two coaches at Lonoke had a combined 1-6 record against Beebe. For first-year Jackrabbits coach Doug Bost, a victory against Lonokes closest rival in his first year at the helm would be an achievement.
I was talking to some guys who used to play for us, and they said that 2004 was the last time we beat them, Bost said.
Before that, who knows? But Beebe has definitely had our number. We would love to close out the decade with a win against them; its something to shoot for.
The Jackrabbits got it done on the ground last Friday with their 27-0 shutout over Pulaski Robinson. Smith, a senior, ran wild with three touchdowns against the Senators defense despite playing less than three quarters.
The first thing for us is trying to stop their running game, Shannon said of Smith. You know they want to get it in number 5s hands. Theyre a spread team, but 60 to 70 percent of the time theyre going to run out of the spread. We want to try and make them one-dimensional and, hopefully, well do a better job of that this week.
Greenbrier ended a six-game skid against the Badgers last week with an offensive performance that netted 428 yards. Almost 300 yards came through the air for the Panthers, something Bost hopes his team can emulate.
I think we need to get more from the passing game, Bost said. We had 240 yards of passing in one half in our scrimmage against Oak Grove. Of course, Robinson got the film from that game and really concentrated. They had guys pinned back deep but hey, it opened up the running game. Well see how Beebe plays us.
The Badgers had 330 yards of offense last week against Greenbrier. But drive-ending penalties, and a costly fumble with less than four minutes left took them out of contention. Such mistakes are what concern Shannon.
Overall, for us to play as bad as we did and still pick up that many yards wasnt too bad, Shannon said. But weve got to get those silly things fixed. The offensive line played stellar, but we have to fix some things and get better.
The Jackrabbits lost an early interception but committed no further turnovers in their victory over Pulaski Robinson, but they did have some issues with penalties.
We had three personal fouls that backed us up about 45 yards or so, Bost said. You dont really like to see mouthing and that kind of stuff going on, so well definitely talk about that this week. But I thought our offensive line came out and really executed. Defensively, we were flying to the football.
Bost said, like last week, his pass defenders will have to worry more about run support when they face Beebe this week.
Playing Robinson last week helped us, Bost said. They only threw six passes and completed one. That helped us prepare for Beebe. Theyre just going to get in that dead-T and pound, pound, pound. They are very effective at running that offense, thats for sure.


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Living in America is a pattern for mittens with vertical stripes and bobbles. I designed these mittens for a friend. She just needed to have mittens with USA flag when she saw the Johnny Rotten mittens with Union Jack. As I couldn't fit any stars on the pattern I desided to replace them with bobbles.
The size can be adjusted according to the yarn and needle size. Mittens are worked stranded, so be careful not to pull the not-working yarns too tight while knitting!
The yarn used for these mittens is Gjestal's Maija, colors are blue (210), red (204) and white (202). You'll need two skeins of white and one skein of blue and red.
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AirAsia has received approval of Foreign Investment Promotion Board for setup of new airline in India. The Malaysia based budget airline has jumped in Indian aviation sector by setting up a joint venture with Tata Sons and Telestra Tradeplace. Tata Group was planning to enter aviation sector for quite some time.
After the modifications in FDI policy in September 2012, AirAsia is the first airline to enter domestic aviation sector in India. Domestic travelers in India can expect lower airfares as the new airline company will try to cut the market share of other players.
In Indian domestic aviation sector, Indigo Airlines and GoAir have been doing very good. Jet Airways and Air India are also prominent players in domestic aviation space.
Jet Airways is also looking to expand its base in India with investment from Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways.
The Tata Sons-AirAsia joint venture company will operate from Chennai. The company will focus on Tier-II and Tier III cities connectivity by air routes. AirAsia will be involved in operations of the airline while Tata Sons will be holding 30 per cent stake in the company with negligible operating role.


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United States history, 20th Century; American political history; Modern European history
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Dissertation: "Why the ERA Failed in Illinois: The Clash of Politics and Ideology"
Abstract: My dissertation analyzes the political battles over the Equal Rights Amendment in the Illinois legislature from 1972 to 1982. As a pivotal battleground state, Illinois became the focus of national lobbying efforts both for and against the amendment. Although proponents tried to paint the issue as one of national import, state and local politics ultimately determined the fate of the ERA. The state battles reflected larger political transformations in both major parties as well as the social conflict over normative gender roles occurring at the national level.
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Jeezy Is Fed Up With Def Jam!! Threatens to Release Album Early
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As many Jeezy fans know, he hasn't released an official album in more than two years. Frustrated, Jeezy took to Twitter today to air his problems with his record label, Def Jam. He claims that management has mishandled the process for his upcoming untitled album. He threatened to release the album as a mixtape early if Def Jam does not step to the plate. These are some of Jeezy's tweets:
I been perfecting this album 2 years for #myfans— SnowGo (@YoungJeezy) November 12, 2013
If Def Jam don't get this right y'all got an early xmas gift #myfans— SnowGo (@YoungJeezy) November 12, 2013


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Berlin (May. 26)
Dr. Kurt Fleischer, the Chairman of the Liberal fraction in the Representative Assembly of the Berlin Jewish Community, addressing a meeting of prominent Liberal Jews held here said that it was not sufficiently known that the first step to re-establish peace in the Berlin Jewish Community came from the Liberal side. Three days after the disturbances in the Representative Assembly, which had threatened to result in a split in the Community, the Liberals, under the leadership of Herr Heinrich Stern and on their own initiative, had opened negotiations with the leader of the People's Party, Dr. Klee, and it was he himself (Dr. Fleischer) who had given the initiative which had been followed by the Round Table Discussion. A formal settlement had been concluded, and the breach in the Community over the Heholuz subsidy had been healed.
In internal Jewish conflicts it is sometimes forgotten that Liberal Judaism is only a means to an end, and that the end is the preservation of Judaism, Dr. Martin Lesser, Chairman of the federation of Liberal Jews in Berlin, said. If others saw the preservation of Judaism in Zionism, or in Conservative Judaism, that did not mean that they could not all collaborate in the greater aim. We adherents of Liberal Judaism, he said, respect the convictions of others. The clashes inside the Community were due to misunderstanding. Now they had arrived at an understanding, and had been able to lay down the basis of their common work.
Dr. Lesser went on to speak of the economic position of German Jewry. In 1930 German Jewry had already been 50 percent, proletarianised, he said, and therefore it was essential to extend not only the religious activities of the Community, but also its social-political activities. He appealed to Jewish
employers to employ as far as possible Jewish workers and employees. He also urged that they should start a vigorous counter-campaign to stem the movement among Jews to leave the Jewish community, and also in cases of mixed marriage to try to keep the Jewish partner to the marriage.
Herr Hans Loewenstein, publisher of the "Juedisch-liberale Zeitung", said that the paper was fighting against antisemitism, but it also fought against those Jewish tendencies which sought to estrange Judaism from Germanism. We Liberals, he said, recognise only one homeland, Germany. Judaism has given Germany a great deal, but it has also received a great deal from Germany.


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Karing Kapers keeps on giving – Thumbs up
Karing Kapers, that venerable Watertown entertainment troupe, continued its decades-long tradition of fundraising when members presented a check for $7,500 to be used for sound and lighting upgrades in the D.D. Miller Auditorium at Watertown High School. Karing Kapers began in 1980 (as Kardiac Kapers) for the purpose of raising funds for the former St. Ann's Hospital. During the past 30 years, the groups's annual performances have raised over $515,000 for various community projects. Karing Kapers presents a show each year, with this one scheduled for Sept 19-21. We can hardly wait.
Different parties, same conclusion – Thumbs up
The U.S. Senate this week passed a bill requiring big Internet retailers to pay the same state sales taxes that local main street businesses are required to collect and pay. The Internet is already huge competition for local businesses; it's about time to stop tilting the playing field in favor of the big guys through mis-guided government policy. We're practically giddy about the Senate vote's outcome because: A) it's only fair, and B) our SD and Minnesota senators were on the same side. And when the U.S. House votes, you can be sure our Rep. Kristi Noem will vote the same way, since she's a co-sponsor of the House bill. Really? All of our politicians working together for the good of South Dakota and Minnesota? If this is a dream, don't wake us up.
A values-subtracted Congress – Thumbs up
Thumbs up to the voters of South Carolina, the heart of the Bible-belt, for electing lying adulterer Mark Sanford to Congress. Why the thumbs up? Because it means neither party – Republican or Democrat – can lay claim to the always fictitious label of "we are the party of family values." Now we can have true honesty in politics – a rare commodity – and both parties can hopefully get back to doing the things that government is supposed to do, like balance a budget, defend our country, build roads, make our communities safe, etc. After the Bill Clinton affair(s), we knew the Democrats couldn't lay claim to the "family values" label, and now, for sure, we know the Republican party can't either. Good.
Some records shouldn't fall – Thumbs down
Breaking a record isn't always a good thing. Just ask the Baltimore Orioles, who lost 21 straight games to open the 1988 baseball season, or the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who lost 26 straight football games before getting the franchise's first win in 1977. Lake Kampeska set a record this year with its latest ice out ever: May 8. That's 10 days later than the previous record, but we're not cheering. To us, it just means too many days with dry bobbers and no sand in our shoes.


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So expect new art and wonderful things from me in the near future and continuing throughout the summer! My life is slowing for the better so I get some time to my drawing self
If you have any requests I'd be more than happy to take them. I do mostly Homestuck and Ouran related drawings, but I might accept others, so don't be shy to request!
I'll be sitting here waiting for feedback!


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Pontiac Book Values: Pontiac is considered a sporty division of GM. Founded in 1926, Pontiac cars have long been sought after for their performance - and today's cars are no exception. From its sporty two-seater convertible to its performance-minded sedans, Pontiac still understands that some consumers want their daily vehicle to be capable of providing a thrilling driving experience.
When shopping for a car, how important is fuel efficiency?
Select a used 2008 Pontiac Crossover model
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2008 Pontiac Torrent
The 2008 Pontiac Torrent is a five-passenger crossover that is available with FWD or AWD and includes electronic stability control as part of the standard safety equipment.
2008 Pontiac Vibe
A stylish and sporty wagon with seating for five, the 2008 Pontiac Vibe is available with a manual and an automatic, and gets 33 mpg on the highway.


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* CrowningMusicOfAwesome : This play uses several songs from Madame Butterfly and the Beijing Opera as it's soundtracks. The notable tune of choice is the "Love Duet" from the Puccini opera which features several times in the course of the play.
** The movie also throws in a brilliant score by Howard Shore.
* MagnificentBastard: Song [[spoiler: leads Gallimard on for 20 years off reading his personality, cultural stereotypes, guilt over said stereotypes, and genresavvy.]]
* TearJerker : [[spoiler: After finding out that Song had been lying about his gender and their son for over twenty years only to be tossed in jail for spying for China along with all the ridicule and shame brought about by his name appearing in newspapers all over the globe, Gallimard retreats back into his world of fantasy where he first met Butterfly/Song, becomes the woman himself and commits suicide.]]


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If I look around my office, which today is sans electricity thanks to one of the worst winter cold spells that North Texas has ever seen, I can see a blue recycling trash can (made of plastic), motion sensor lighting and well … that's about it for green-ness in my workspace. My employer leases the suite I work in, so much of the smaller footprint measures are coming through the building's management company. (Today, I am working from home where the power is still on, for the moment.)
I'd like to know what's going on in other companies' buildings, so I framed a question about green actions in this year's salary survey. Of the 18 responses received so far, I was glad to see some variety even though many people are reporting that their companies are still in the planning stage. For example, one respondent said his or her company built a green building with a solar power array that provides about 85 percent of the facility's total power needs. That's impressive. Another noted that his or her company has created a sustainability team made up of individuals from all over the company, not just the environmental department. Still, others listed xeriscaping, optimization, renewable energy and energy reduction improvements, composting, alternative fuels for fleets, and water reuse by golf course irrigation as the actions their companies have taken to join the "green" movement.
Only two respondents seemed a little disappointed in their companies' efforts. One said, "My company claims they are green; however, I only see little things such as paperless billing. I do not see any other things that can make a greater impact on the environment." Another reported that his or her company was "actively pursuing green technologies [but] could do more to reduce waste."
I think it's useful to check the actual progress of what the media calls a "growing" trend. So, what's going on at your company? If the answer is "Not much," is that because green actions are strictly voluntary at this point or is there some other reason? If the answer is "Everything," please share your story (here or in the 2010 Salary Survey) so we can shed a little more light on the subject.
(By the way, the survey has not yet been closed, primarily because only 300 people have responded; far less than last year's 1,200, which gave the results more value. If you haven't responded to the survey yet, please do. You can click here to access it.)
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Chances for a second consecutive Freshman Legion baseball state championship ended for the Washington Post 218 Freshman Legion team Friday afternoon.
Washington fell to Glendale, 7-4, in a losers' bracket game in Branson.
"It just wasn't our weekend but we enjoyed our time there and hopefully it will be a learning experience for the players," said Post 218 Manager Jordan Bierbaum. "This makes it two years in a row that the Freshman team has made it to Branson. If we, as a program, can keep that up, good things will happen. I would like to congratulate all the boys on their hard work and dedication to our team."
"It just seemed like we couldn't do anything," Bierbaum said. "The energy and expectations the players had during the game were positive and upbeat. They wanted to win as we all did. It was one of those games that didn't go our way. We spotted them a lot of runs early and just like the Jackson game we couldn't make any comeback."
Post 218 (23-9) tied for fifth place in the eight-team event.
Washington started the game with a run in the top of the first inning. Glendale grabbed the lead with two runs in the bottom of the opening frame.
Post 218 scored twice in the top of the third, but Glendale scored five times in the bottom of that inning.
Washington scored the game's last run in the top of the fourth.
"Offensively we had some chances but couldn't get the key hit to push forward with any momentum," Bierbaum said.
Washington outhit Glendale, 9-6, but could not take advantage.
Gus Kleekamp, Trey Hunter and Kody Halmich paced the Post 218 offense with two hits apiece.
Kleekamp scored two runs in the game.
Hunter scored once, drove in a run and stole two bases.
Halmich recorded a double, the only extra-base hit of the game.
Batters with one hit apiece were Blake Pickard, Garrett Leimkuehler and Joe Grant.
Pickard also had a sacrifice. Leimkuehler drove in a run. Grant drove in two runs and walked.
Will Davis scored a run and was hit by two pitches.
Daniel Diener walked.
Leimkuehler started for Post 218 and suffered the loss, going 2.2 innings. He allowed seven runs (six earned) on five hits and three walks. He hit one batter and struck out two.
Davis pitched 3.1 innings, allowing one hit. He struck out four.
Glendale went on to finish fourth in the tournament.
Post 218 defeated Branson, which came back through the losers' bracket to place third in the event. The other loss was to Jackson, which was the last team left in the winners' bracket, but lost in the championship series to Eureka.


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Beats boss Iovine hints at streaming service for Apple
At Apple, Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine has no actual role. The music mogul reportedly works alongside Eddy Cue, who heads up Apple's iTunes department. In the acquisition, Apple got a lot more than Beats hardware and streaming service; they got talent. In being named one of GQ's men of the year, Iovine spilled some details on what led Apple to snap up Beats, and what he might be working on. Once again, we're getting excited for the promise of iTunes streaming to us.


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The number of fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets across Russia, CIS countries and Eastern Europe will rise from 2.2 million at the end of 2012 to 6.1 million by 2017, according to new research from Berg Insight.
Belarus-based Gurtam (Minsk) stands out as the leading fleet management software provider in the region, managing more than 220,000 vehicles through its Wialon platform, while Turkey's Arvento Mobile Systems (Bilkent) and Russia's TecknoKom (Chelyabinsk) are also top-ranking players in their domestic markets, says Berg, with estimated installed bases of between 60,000 and 85,000 units.
The market-research company expects the fleet management market in Eastern Europe and the CIS to gradually converge with developments in Western Europe.
"Eastern Europe is already today tracing the most developed European markets closely in terms of system functionality and service models", said Rickard Andersson, a telecoms analyst at Berg Insight. "The major Russian solution providers are on the other hand still primarily serving large corporations with standalone systems whereas subscription services are mainly adopted by SMBs."
In Russia, the primary focus for major enterprise fleets will be web-based services based on recurring service fees, according to Andersson, who expects factor-fitment of OEM truck telematics to be another important trend in the European market.
While these systems are generally available to customers in Eastern Europe and sometimes in the CIS, Russian manufacturers have not embraced them and telematics activities remain limited to collaborations with aftermarket solutions providers, says Berg.
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While visiting Newport a couple of summers ago, we passed a Gothic Revival church with a historic placard proclaiming it, "Union Congregational Church, built 1881, First Free Black Church in America."
I shot a photo of it and planned to look into it further.
I just stumbled across the photo again and did a little digging.
The original building was erected in 1783 by the Fourth Baptist Church. It was later purchased by the Union Congregational Church, a community of free African Americans. The first structure was demolished in 1871, and replaced with the Gothic Revival building that stands there now.
According to the property's website, the detail work reflects the housewrights copying the architecture of 12th century churches.
I haven't been able to figure out when it was deconsecrated, but it's now rental property for multiple tenants.
The following images are from 49 Division Street.
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I own a 2008 Winnebago View H model that has a long, narrow and cavernous three-shelf pantry beside the refrigerator. Pulling a can of chili out was like sticking my hand into a rattlesnake hole! But I solved this problem by building 7-by-20-inch slide-out shelves and attaching them to the existing shelves. The pull out shelves let me see what food stock I have without a flashlight and lets me easily grasp the
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Employee of the Month: Harry Marable recently received an Award of Excellence for Custodial Employee of the Month at Coile Middle School.
QUIZ BOWL: Cedar Shoals High School, who took three teams to the annual Piedmont College Academic Tournament in Demorest, won second, third and fourth overall out of six teams. The A team, consisting of C.J. Elrod, Mike Xiao, Kevin Wen and Emily Bryant, went 3-2 in the prelims and made it to the finals where they lost to Flowery Branch. The B team, consisting of Sarah Andrews, Becca Bau, Carmen Kraus and Xieuping Li, went 4-1 in the prelims, defeating Flowery Branch in the process. The C team, consisting of Brock Tatum, Morgan Smith, Jon Williams and Jackson Moody, also went 4-1 in the prelims, and also beat Flowery Branch in the prelims.
CALL IT A COMEBACK: East Athens Physical Therapy named Colton Guest, Oglethorpe County High School wrestler, and Matthew McCannon, Madison County High School soccer player, as its winter comeback players.
PAGE BOWL: The Hilsman Middle School Academic Team took first place at the PAGE (Professional Association of Georgia Educators) Regional Academic Competition. They competed at the state semi-finals Jan. 24. Congratulations to these students, 80 percent are participating in this type of competition for the first time: Akshay Hariani, Jordan Coleman, Tien-Tien Cheng, Madison Hogan, Evan Knox, Jose Heredia, Brian Heredia, Jonah Buxton, Sean Zhang and Timmy Huang.
BEE SHARP: Winners of the Hilsman Middle School National Geographic Bee were Jonah Buxton, first; Evan Knox, second; and Dhruv Patel, third.
ESSAYS WINNERS: Winners in two different essay contests were recently honored. District Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contest winners were Claudia Davis, sixth grade; Madison Hogan, seventh grade; and Jeff Bellah, eighth grade. District MLK Essay Winners were Lizzy Reese and David Virgo, both seventh grade.
FUTURE OF BUSINESS: On Jan. 16, Hilsman Middle School FBLA members attended the Georgia FBLA Region Leadership Conference. There were 12 students competing in different events against other sixth-eighth graders in the region. Two HMS students, both sixth-graders in their first competition, placed in their events: Stacy Keshawn Sheats won fourth in Proofreading / Editing and Tra Derricotte won fifth in Business Computations.
FUTURE OF AG: Agriculture education has come to Hilsman Middle School as a connections class. FFA uses education to create real-world successes. The newly formed Hilsman FFA Chapter has 31 members. One of the events that they have participated in is the Georgia National Fair by constructing both horticulture and forestry exhibits. They were awarded the top prize for the forestry booth.
DRILL, BABY, DRILL: The Hilsman Middle School JROTC Drill Team will be participating in two competitions within the next 30 days. On Saturday, the team will travel with the Cedar Shoals High School team to Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. On March 7, they will again join the CSHS team at North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega to compete.
TOP MAG HONORS: Clarke Central High School's literary magazine, the Iliad, took top marks from the National Council of Teachers of English's Program to Recognize Excellence in Student Literary Magazines. Each year the National Council of Teachers of English holds a literary magazine competition that evaluates writing, editing, leadership, as well as layout and design. The student-run magazine, one of 59 schools from a nationwide pool of 500 to receive the honor, includes original artwork and writing from a variety of Clarke students. "Our biggest challenge is to find work that expresses student voice while still adhering to artistic merit," Iliad adviser David Ragsdale said. "My job in this production is to advise the students to find that balance, to help them recruit new members, and to drum up submissions." The two other individuals that were instrumental in the Iliad's success this past year were co-editors Bryan Barks and Caroline Foster. Along with their dedication, these young women presented a session on their work with literary magazines at a national journalism conference in November.
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WASHINGTON - Soldiers should find themselves spending twice as much time at home station as they do deployed by 2011, the Army's vice chief of staff said recently on Capitol Hill.
"2011 is definitely a transition year for the U.S. Army; that is a year we see ourselves getting back into balance," Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli said. "We define balance as 12 months deployed, 24 months or greater at home. That's the interim goal for us in 2011."
The general told the House Armed Forces Committee readiness subcommittee that the larger part of the Army likely will reach that goal next year, but soldiers in some specialties, such as aviation, might reach it later.
Chiarelli was on Capitol Hill to discuss the Army's $107.3 billion fiscal 2011 base and overseas contingency operations budget request for operations and maintenance.
Lawmakers asked the four vice service chiefs in attendance at the hearing about the increasing cost of weapons purchases. Chiarelli said the Army now is looking at weapons systems in "portfolios" to get a clearer picture of where it may be paying for things it might not need.
"If you take any single system and look at it individually, you can make a pretty strong argument that it is required," he said. "But if you take and look at them in a portfolio of common systems - example: precision munitions - you will find that there are probably systems that we ... made precision that don't need to be precision, or don't need to be at the numbers that we've bought them at."
The general cited a 155 mm cannon round that might cost $650. Adding precision technology to that round could increase its cost, over its lifetime, to about $78,000.
The time has come to "look at these systems in a portfolio and see where we might not be able to find efficiency," he said.
The general also discussed the numbers of mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles, or MRAPs, soldiers have for training purposes, efforts to ensure there are plenty of the vehicles going to Afghanistan, and plans to reset the vehicle after it is no longer needed in either Iraq or Afghanistan.
"We have over 500 MRAPs that are in the training base today," the general said. "And, at the same time, we are trying to do a balance (with) what is needed downrange. We don't have any yet that have come out of Iraq that have not been needed in Afghanistan - even the larger models."
The general said the Army is "a little nervous" about the number of vehicles in the United States for training versus being used operationally, but that the Army has been able so far to pull this off. He said vehicle training simulators, such as at Camp Shelby, Miss., are a partial solution.


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Kim Kardashian Goes Green in Gucci at Midori Event (PHOTOS)
Clearly dressing for the occasion, the sexy reality star's green frock was not only on-trend for the season, it also coordinated with the color of the melon liqueur.
Kanye West's main squeeze made guys around the world green with envy in the curve-hugging Gucci frock. The plunging neckline and nipped waist highlighted Kardashian's pinup figure.
To make the heavier fabric work, the star kept the rest of her look simple.
The brunette beauty wore her hair down in a loose wave and opted for minimal jewelry, letting her textured frock (and its plunging neckline) be the center of attention. Polished add-ons and a longer hemline balanced out the sexier style.
The TV personality has been embracing an old-school glamour recently, flaunting her enviable figure in '40s pinup styles. Earlier in the week, Kardashian wore a retro high-waisted white two-piece to hit up the beach with her sis Kourtney in Miami.
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Group Details Air Force Academy Religious Bias
A report warns of costly litigation if intolerance at the campus is allowed to continue. It describes required prayers and proselytizing.
By David Kelly
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April 29, 2005
DENVER — Religious intolerance is systemic and pervasive at the U.S. Air Force Academy and, if nothing changes, it could result in "prolonged and costly" litigation, according to a report issued Thursday by a group advocating strict separation of church and state.
The 14-page report listed incidents of mandatory prayers, proselytizing by teachers, insensitivity to religious minorities and allegations that evangelical Christianity is the preferred faith at the institution.
"I think this is the most serious, military-related systemic problem I have ever seen in the decades I've been doing this work," said Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. "There is a clear preference for Christianity at the academy, so that everyone else feels like a second-class citizen."
Lynn sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld asking for a prompt investigation. "If we hear nothing in 30 days, we will consider litigation and trying to get more forceful oversight by the relevant congressional committees," he said.
A spokesman for the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., declined to comment Thursday.
"It would be inappropriate to comment because this was sent to the secretary of Defense and not to the Air Force Academy," said Lt. Col. Laurent Fox.
But the academy — which is recovering from rape and sexual assault scandals that broke out there two years ago — has acknowledged that some individuals have gone too far in pushing their faith. There have been 55 complaints of religious insensitivity over the last four years, often made by cadets who feel evangelical Christians dominate the institution.
Military officials now are warning teachers not to promote their religion in the classroom, while telling cadets to be careful how and when they share their faith. Special classes on respecting religious diversity have become mandatory for students and employees. Americans United talked to current and former cadets and in the report said that it found evidence of a problem stretching to the very highest levels of the academy.
The report's authors were told that cadets who refused to attend chapel after dinner were marched by upperclassmen back to their dorms in a ritual called "heathen flight." They found that teachers introduced themselves as "born again" Christians and invited students to be saved as well. A history instructor ordered students to pray before a final exam, the report said. And a Christmas greeting in the base newspaper said Jesus was the only hope for the world; it was signed by 300 people, including 16 heads or deputy heads of academic departments, nine professors, the dean of faculty and the football coach.
The report said that Brig. Gen. Johnny Weida, commandant of cadets and professed "born-again" Christian, had developed a system of code words shared with evangelicals.
During a chapel service, Weida reportedly told cadets the New Testament parable about building a house on a rock. The story is meant to convey the importance of a solid foundation for one's faith.
"Gen. Weida then instructed cadets that, whenever he uses the phrase 'Airpower!' they should respond with the phrase 'Rock Sir!' thus invoking the parable," the report said. "Gen. Weida advised the cadets that, when asked by their classmates about the meaning of the call and response, the cadets should use the opportunity to discuss their Christian faith."
Such incidents, critics say, give cadets the impression that they must embrace the beliefs of their commanders in order to succeed at the academy.
Last year, members of the Yale Divinity School visited the academy and said cadets were encouraged to proselytize to others, reminding those not "born again" that they faced burning "in the fires of hell."
The leader of the Yale group sent a report to academy chaplains, saying that such overt evangelical displays threatened the religious plurality of the institution. Academy officials have said that they understand the seriousness of the problem and are working to change the internal culture.
The Department of the Air Force in Washington said that its commanders promote self-inspection, self-criticism and self-improvement in all areas — including issues of religious accommodation.
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Meet Jennifer Dela-Cruz, one of the sharp and creative new breed of corporate event planners and a Senior Meeting Planner at RBC, North America's fifth largest bank. We recently sat down with Jennifer to chat about her career, accomplishments, and what she's planning for 2009/10.
WTTC: What type of events are you planning for 2009-2010?
JDC: Internally: town halls and conferences; externally: press conferences, shareholder meetings, and sponsorship events
WTTC: What was your best event of 2008? Why?
JDC: Blue was an exceptionally high profile and high-end experience celebrating RBC's sponsorship of the Toronto International Film Festival and RBC's Blue Water Project. The CEO of RBC, Gord Nixon, hosted the event, and guest of honor was Robert F. Kennedy Jr, head of The Waterkeeper Alliance. In attendance were over 700 high value clients, VIPs and festival celebrities. Major Canadian acts performed. Blue was a 'green' party providing an intimate and exclusive environment, enhancing the RBC brand and profiling RBC's Blue Water Project, and a major donation to the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. This event was recently awarded "Most Outstanding Event" by Canadian Perspective Magazine.
WTTC: When working with suppliers what attributes are most important to you?
JDC: Clear and concise communication is an imperative attribute to have with suppliers. Having a clear understanding of each others needs is what builds a great relationships and great events.
WTTC: Is price always the over-riding factor in making a decision?
JDC: No. There are three attributes of looking at an event — cheap, fast and great quality. Most of the time you can only pick two and unfortunately great quality doesn't always comes fast. Understanding the event needs and accommodating them is the over-riding decision maker because sometimes the best events are the cheapest! Who knew a "Rock, Paper, Scissors" tournament would be the highlight of a meeting!
WTTC: What are your three biggest challenges on a day-to-day basis?
JDC: I wouldn't call what I deal with day-to-day a challenge. Items that keep me on my toes are: trying to find a space with no flexibility on dates, short lead times, and changing dates.
WTTC: Our Website is all about making the information gathering task fast and easy. In the spirit of this, do you have a special tip you would like to share with other planners?
JDC: My tip to other planners would be to get involved. Find an association that you can be a part of that helps you to develop your skills and build strong relationships with your partners, internally and externally.
WTTC: If I was to give you an unlimited budget, what would your fantasy event look like?
JDC: My fantasy event with an unlimited budget would depend on the audience. But I would really like to produce something like The Oscars where there are multiple performance elements… even food service. An event that is all about the experience and will touch each of an attendee's senses is a dream production.
WTTC: What is the one key element of an event program that you just can't do without?
JDC: My headset! No really! I would say that having a facilitator/emcee is an element that I try to encourage with my events. You need "time police" to maintain order and keep the day flowing.
WTTC: In this do more with less environment, how important is creativity? Can you share an example with our readers of how a great idea helped you overcome an event disaster?
JDC: Creativity is very important in all environments. If the same event is held quarterly, it should be different every time not the same "talking heads" with different topics and the same kind of reception. Everyone attends receptions, but why not theme it? For example one of our annual conferences was held in a small venue where we didn't want to have reception and dinner in the same space as the meetings. So what we did was to theme four rooms based on states and countries where we recently opened offices — Texas, California, The United Kingdom and Brazil. All the rooms were on one level, side-by-side, and with respective décor in each room. After the reception, we used the hotel restaurant for the group dinner bringing elements of each reception as centerpieces for the tables. So we were able to re-use the décor and create a new and interesting reception dinner format.
WTTC: What will be the hot event and meeting destinations of 2009-2010?
JDC: I think in general, the hot event and meeting destination would be something local and unique. Being able to find a local venue and turning it into a extraordinary experience will create the WOW in any event.
WTTC: When deciding on a destination city, what are the key things you are looking for?
JDC: Airport accessibility, local attractions and events that you can leverage on, and how many employees are already at the destination.
WTTC: How important are green meetings to your organization? Do you think it will be more or less important in the future?
JDC: Green meetings are part of RBC's Environmental Blueprint. As one of the developers of our internal document "Blueprint for Holding a Green Event," I hope that the awareness will continue to grow into the future. There are so many simple ways of reducing your footprint in a meeting — from changing bottled water to pitchers of water to purchasing renewable energy instead of purchasing attendee gifts — that I don't think it will become less important, in fact the optimist in me thinks it will become second nature.


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SocialWork@Simmons is an online Master of Social Work (MSW) program offered by Simmons School of Social Work. The admissions standards for the online MSW are the same as our on-campus program. We seek candidates who are interested in an education in clinical social work, committed to social work values, and possess the academic qualifications and work experience that will lead to success in our rigorous online program.
A completed application must include the following:
- Online Application
The online application can be accessed here. Candidates must complete the entire application in order to be considered for admission to the program.
- Application Fee
The nonrefundable application fee is $50. The fee can be paid electronically as part of the online application. Applicants who submit an application before the priority application deadline are charged a reduced fee of $30.
- Résumé
Candidates must show relevant work experience through summer employment, volunteer work during or after college, and/or full-time employment in the human services field. No course credit will be granted for work experience.
- Statement of Professional and Educational Intent
The Statement of Professional and Educational Intent should summarize the candidate's reasons for pursuing clinical social work education in the SocialWork@Simmons MSW program and demonstrate knowledge of the social work field. The statement should explain how educational, professional, and volunteer experience has prepared the candidate to succeed in the program and why the candidate would be an asset to the Simmons School of Social Work online community. The statement should be three to five pages (double spaced) in length.
- Official Transcripts
Candidates must submit official transcripts from every institution attended, regardless of whether a degree was earned. This includes community colleges and study abroad programs. Transcript requests can take time to process, so we recommend submitting requests to these institutions as soon as possible. Please request official transcripts be mailed to:
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Many schools also issue transcripts electronically, either through their own web services or through vendors. If this option is available, applicants should specify that their transcript(s) be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com or select Simmons College — SocialWork@Simmons if listed as an option through the vendor. This will expedite the delivery of the transcript(s) and completion of the application.
- Recommendation Forms
Candidates are required to secure three professional or academic letters of recommendation. For those with work or volunteer experience in the human services field, at least one recommendation must come from a direct supervisor. Additional letters may be obtained from senior employees. Candidates who have graduated recently must submit a letter of recommendation from a professor or fieldwork instructor who can speak to the candidate's readiness for graduate education. Letters from friends, family members, co-workers, personal counselors or therapists, or clergy will not be accepted. Individuals providing recommendations must complete Simmons's online recommendation form and address the candidate's commitment to and readiness for graduate clinical social work education. Additional information on recommendations is provided in the online application.
- Test Scores
There is no standardized testing requirement for SocialWork@Simmons. However, students for whom English is not their first language are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score that demonstrates satisfactory proficiency. A minimum score of 600 on the paper test, 250 on the computerized test, or 105 on the Internet-based test is required. Simmons must receive scores directly from ETS (Educational Testing Service). If you have questions about this requirement, contact an Admissions Counselor at 1-855-523-7779.
- Interview (by invitation)
In some cases, the admissions committee may request an interview as part of the admissions process. Interviews can be conducted in person or via Skype.
Transfer Applicants
Students who are currently enrolled or were previously enrolled in another CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) program may apply to SocialWork@Simmons as transfer students. If you are applying as a transfer student, you must provide the following materials in addition to the general application requirements listed above:
- A letter of good standing from the dean/program director of the MSW program in which you are currently enrolled or were most recently enrolled.
- A statement outlining the reason for leaving your previous MSW and transferring to SocialWork@Simmons.
If admitted to the SocialWork@Simmons program, you may petition to transfer credits from your previous institution. Faculty will review previously completed courses to determine which, if any, are eligible for transfer.
To learn more about SocialWork@Simmons, request information and an admissions counselor will contact you.


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David Lewis Paget
The Last Friend - Poem by David Lewis Paget
He stood at the back, and looked around
The church, not even full,
There wasn't a face he recognised
From his far off days at school,
He thought of Jim in the coffin there
Who had reached his end of days,
Then hid his head and the tears he shed
As they sang a hymn of praise.
The congregation had filed on out
To attend a hurried wake,
'I hope she finished the Lamingtons, '
Said the grandson, Edward Drake.
'We're lucky to have a wake at all
For they've been divorced for years,
I couldn't believe she'd put it on
But she even cried real tears! '
He didn't follow the mourners down
But turned away on his own,
He hadn't anything much to say
To the strangers Jim had known,
He'd said goodbye to his only friend
To the last one that he had,
The rest had gone on ahead of him
And the thought of that was sad.
What do you do in an empty world
When the last of those you knew
Is lying under a grassy knoll,
Covered in morning dew?
When your wife has gone to an early grave
And your son has gone, too soon,
While a daughter's taken in childbirth
Early one Sunday afternoon.
He walked and walked til the sun went down,
To the sound of an inner voice,
'Why have you stayed around so long? '
'My fate gave me little choice! '
His mind filled up with the sounds of them
Who had laughed and joked in the past,
They said, 'We knew it would come to this,
But someone had to be last! '
He wandered out in his garden then,
So dark that he couldn't see,
But every one of his friends was there
Hiding behind each tree,
They called and chaffed in the darkness that
Their time had been way back when,
'We're quite content with the lives we led,
Why don't you join us, Ben? '
But Ben sits still in his empty house
While a candle gutters there,
He thinks he'll go when the flame goes out
Sat in his easy chair,
He doesn't think of the future now
For his life was lived in the past,
And his mind is filled with memories
Til the Lord takes him, at last.
David Lewis Paget
Topic(s) of this poem: horror
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Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Sauce over Linguine
Recipe by Rita1652
I had a large jar of roasted peppers that I needed to use and came up with this low fat recipe. If sauce is to thick you can thin with some of the pasta water. You can use 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs in place of the dried oregano, parsley, marjoram, & basil
Top Review by Kittencalrecipezazz
This sauce is amazing! I use roasted peppers from a jar, increased the red pepper flakes and all the herbs, the sauce was red and rich and oh so good, I simmered mine for a couple of hours over very low heat, and served this over spaghetti, what a fabulous sauce! thanks Rita, we loved this!...Kitten:)
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Ingredients Nutrition
Sauce ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 stalk celery, finely minced
- 16 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 56 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 14 ounces prepared roasted red peppers, rinsed and pureed
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1⁄2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1⁄4 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1⁄4 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1⁄4 tablespoon dried marjoram
- 1⁄4 tablespoon dried basil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup port wine (optional)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces dried linguine
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Directions See How It's Made
- Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan.
- Add the onion, garlic, celery, and mushrooms. Saute till onions are translucent.
- Add rest of sauce ingredients. Simmer gently for 30-60 minutes.
- Cover and keep warm.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander.
- If serving immediately, it is not necessary to rinse the pasta. Transfer the pasta to warmed plates. Top with the Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, garnish with the fresh herbs & grated cheese, and serve immediately.


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Everybody seems to believe Barry Zito is in his final months with the A's. On Tuesday, even the owner hinted as much when asked about the chances of re-signing the left-hander for 2007."Barry needs a big-market team to justify the kind of contract he deserves," Lewis Wolff said. "It's really up to Billy (Beane) and not to me, but he is a terrific young man -- I can make him a real-estate deal."
MLB: Wolff expects to lose Zito, keep Thomas
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About Us
Taizhou Paichi Machinery Co.,Ltd is a leading manufacturer and exporter of quality high pressure washers , misting systems and high pressure pumps, etc. in China. the company is located in Taizhou city in Zhejiang province near Ningbo port and Taizhou airport. The company was established in 1998 and since then it has been magering in manufacturing medium and advanced products. which with scientific design, advanced craft, quality materials and fe...
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The DNS serves as the address that allows people around the world to find and view your website. This unique address is required in order for people to view your site. By purchasing a website hosting package you're basically buying space on one of our servers. Its similar to the space on a computers hard drive but the server allows your websites files to be accessed from anywhere. For more information visit our Web Hosting product support page. What kind of web hosting do I need? We offer both Windows and Linux hosting. Which one you need depends on what you want to do with your site like whether you want to create a shopping cart blog or podcast with a specific Web application.
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Chapter 2 Types of Web Hosting. Generally there are four different types of web hosting Shared Virtual Private Server VPS Dedicated and Cloud Hosting. While all types of hosting servers will act as a storage centre for your website they differ in the amount of storage capacity control technical knowledge requirement server speed and reliability. Lets dig in and look at the main differences between a shared VPS dedicated and cloud hosting. What is a shared hosting? In shared hosting ones web site is placed on the same server as many other sites ranging from a few to hundreds or thousands. Typically all domains may share a common pool of server resources such as RAM and the CPU.
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NASA Student Internship Opportunities
NASA DEVELOP Internship Program 2011
Call for Fall 2011 Interns : All degree levels (Bachelors, Masters, PhD) are welcome to apply.
DEVELOP is a NASA Science Mission Directorate Applied Sciences Training and Development Program. Students work on earth science research projects, mentored by science advisors from NASA and partner agencies to extend research results to local communities. The projects demonstrate to community leaders and organizations how NASA science measurements and predictions can be used to address local policy issues.
Past projects at DEVELOP JPL include ecological forecasting and studies of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill, natural hazard assessments of Los Angeles earthquakes and fires, air quality monitoring, and coastal wetland and sea level monitoring using remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS). DEVELOP students have had the opportunity in the past to do oral presentations of their research and network at such conferences as the American Geophysical Union (AGU), The American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), The American Meteorological Society (AMS), The Council of State Governments (CSG), at NASA Langley Research Center, and at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC.
I am pleased to inform you that the NASA DEVELOP Program has been selected to receive the prestigious NASA Group Achievement Award for 2011. DEVELOP students are challenged to think "outside the box," take initiative, employ innovative ideas, gain valuable management and leadership experience, and gain experience in delivering results to officials in government, academia, and industry, thereby extending the benefits of NASA science and technology to the public. Ultimately, DEVELOP students are better prepared to handle environmental science challenges that face our society and future generations.
Interns work in student teams to complete rapid research projects in 10 weeks using NASA remote sensing data and other data sources.
DEVELOP has opportunities nationwide, but we are actively recruiting for Fall 2011 interns at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA.
Fall 2011 applications must be postmarked by August 8, 2011. It is not too late to apply! Applications are available through our website.
Internships are paid. Rate varies by educational attainment level. Fall 2011 students are expected to work a maximum of 20 hours per week, and will begin on September 12, 2011 and end on November 18, 2011.
The DEVELOP Program was featured in the June 2009 Journal of Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing. The highlight article can be accessed here.


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A Justice Site
Mirror Sites:
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Soka University Japan - Transcend Art and Peace
Created: August 5, 2003
Latest Update: June 19, 2004
Answerability and Art in Prison
Site Copyright: Jeanne Curran and Susan R. Takata and Individual Authors, August 2003.
"Fair use" encouraged.
Who is Leonard Peltier?
First of all, for those of you who don't know the story, it's important that you have access to as much of the story as can be pieced together for this discussion. As in most stories, there are many perspectives. And where there are many perspsectives, there are contradictions. I've listed just a few sources here that will give you two separate perspectives. The Free Peltier as a political prisoner perspective, and the story as told by a journalist, Scott Anderson in Outside Magazine.
Free Peltier:
- The Case of Leonard Peltier, Native American Political Prisoner Free Peltier.org
- American Indiam Movement (AIM)
- Statement of Bobby Castillo to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights on behalf of Leonard Peltier
- The Martyrdom of Leonard Peltier By Scott Anderson. Outside magazine, July 1995. . . . Backup. Outside is a fairly general travel and sports magazine. Scott Anderson is an invsrigative reporter several of whose stories are on the Internet."Coming away from my meeting with Ellison, I'm struck yet again by a strange irony: All the most visible and tireless proponents of the ongoing Peltier crusade--Matthiessen, Ellison, the filmmakers, the earnest young people in Lawrence, Kansas--are not Indians, but whites. It's an irony that Robert Grey Eagle, the former Pine Ridge AIM member, noticed a long time ago.
"I think from the very beginning, we--both AIM and Indians in general--were hurt by a lot of white outsiders who came in, attached themselves to our cause, and ended up using the Indian movement for their own purposes. Maybe they didn't do it deliberately, but that was the result, and it is still going on. They are not letting these old wounds heal, and I resent that."
Even worse, says Grey Eagle, is the subliminal message being communicated to American Indians: "I reject this idea that we, as Indians, are helpless victims and that the only heroes our children have to look up to are men in prison. I don't believe that. I find that an extremely condescending message."
From Scott Andersens article; scroll down to about an inch from the end of the file.
Ellison is Peltier's attorney. Matthiessen is the author of a book on Peltier, In the Spirit of Crazy Horse. Matthiesen's book is wholly supportive of Peltier's claims of innocence. Given that the deaths of FBI officers were pretty horrific, the prosecution carries considerable affect for law enforcement, as well as for the American Indian Movement and its supporters.
The Other Side:
Discussion Questions:
- How are social movements altered by time?
Here, the Pine Ridge community seems to have moved on. As Scott Anderson points out, today Peltier's supporters are more likely to be young white people. The Pine Ridge community and other Native American communities appear more concerned with the possibilities of civil improvements through gaming, through better equipped civil governance.
- Do these historical changes erase the merit of the contributions of the leaders of the AIM movement, or does it simply require us to re-interpret our history and understanding?
I was affected by Scott Anderson's treatment of the effects of Leonard Peltier's almost mythical notoriety on the issue of his release.
- What does Scott Anderson have to say about Matthiessen, who wrote Peltier's story in the Spirit of Crazy Horse?
Scott Anderson questions the extent to which facts were thoroughly investigated. These are evidence questions, and they should be answered from a legal standpoint. That means that suspicions aren't enough. Circumstantial evidence, which puts people on the scene at the same time counts, actual physical evidence of acts or presence, such as fingerprints and presence of a gun at some point where it could not have been under anyone else's my establish facts. And there are myriad rules of evidence. We are not entitled to decide for ourselves who is right, X, or Matthiessen, or Peltier, or the police who were near the scene. That is for the trier of facts to determine. Don't forget that as you read these many versions of the story and read, for example: "I know for an absolute fact . . . "
As you read all this bear in mind that much of the evidence was circumstantial fact. That means that once the trier of fact has decided, the decision is regarded as legal truth, but that doesn't mean truth in the ordinary sense of the term. It means that once the trier of fact has decided what is "true" that may no longer be challenged on appeal by later courts except under such special circumstances as the sufficiency of the evidence standard.
Who is Robbie Conal? And what role does he play in all this?


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Shewan tapped to chair Fonterra Shareholders' Fund board
Oct. 17 (BusinessDesk) - Former PricewaterhouseCoopers chairman John Shewin has been tapped as independent chairman of the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund board as the world's biggest dairy exporter targets a November launch for the units tied to its shares.
Shewin will lead a board of five, made up of professional director Pip Dunphy, former Waste Management NZ chief executive Kim Ellis, former Commonwealth Bank of Australia CEO Ralph Norris and corporate farmer Jim van der Poel.
Norris and van der Poel are Fonterra's appointees to the board though it also named the three independents including Shewin. In future, the independents will be elected by unit holders.
The five are directors of FSF Fund Management Co, the manager of the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund.
The fund expects to release its prospectus this month.


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I love being a Texan. I don't love explaining Texas politics to outsiders, but now I have to. It appears a member of the Texas State Senate added a rider to the budget, proposed and argued about every two years here. ComputerWorld's headline of "Texas State Senate Bans Vista From Use in Government Agencies" isn't quite correct yet, but that's the intent of Sen. Juan Hinojosa, a Democrat from south Texas.
Nothing in Senator Hinojosa's bio makes it clear he's a computer technology expert, but lack of knowledge never stopped a politician, at least in Texas. We're the state that makes a huge deal about "No Child Left Behind" for schools but has the largest number, in total numbers and percentage, of children not covered under any type of health insurance.
Hey, Senator Hinojosa, if you're vice chairman of the Finance Committee, quit bashing Microsoft and Vista and extend medical coverage to the rest of our children. Those of us in the technology biz can give Vista a hard time without your help.
Almost makes me feel sorry for Microsoft, and that's really hard to do. Yo, Bill and Steve, come to Texas and the barbecue's on me. Then I'll ask my own questions about Vista.


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We Have A New Friend Joining Us In The Studio
Somehow a GIANT house fly has made it into our hermetically sealed studio. Good thing we only play music and not serve food, otherwise we'd end up with a C rating from the city...
Cope is trying to figure out if we can keep him.
I want to strap a saddle on it and ride it like Major Kong in Doctor Strangelove:


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Francine Goldberg has lived and worked in Manzanillo since 1985, when she moved from Houston, Texas where she worked as a broker associate for 11 years.
She joined CASOLAR, at the time the real estate division of Las Hadas resorts, which encompasses the master-planned development of Hotel Las Hadas, the condominiums of Puerto Las Hadas, Burgos, the Villas Palmar, and the most exclusive section, the gated community of La Punta.
A graduate of the Real Estate Institute with a GRI designation, Francine specializes in sales and listings of homes, patio homes, lots, and condominiums in the prestigious gated community of La Punta and Santiago properties.