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If there is one tool that one is going to use in order to recover from anxiety, this should be it. A popular cliche says "no one got where they were alone," and this is exactly true. If anyone is going to go anywhere in life, they will only do so with the help of others. The American tradition praises the man who goes it alone and succeeds against all odds by himself. This tradition is very attractive to people and seems cool, but in reality it does not work. From an entertainment perspective, the concept of one who can go it alone and do everything is very entertaining and fun to idealize, however, the surest way for one to ensure his or her own failure in life is to try to go it alone, and this applies to all struggles in life, but particularly to anxiety. All of the great sports stars, world leaders, and anyone else who has managed to do well in life have had the help of at least one other mentor, if not many others, who showed them the way and helped them through the tough times.
No one, repeat, no one can completely go it alone in terms of anxiety recovery. Every person who is recovering from anxiety is in need of help from other people and a probably a professional too. If one chooses to go his or her own route and not enlist the help of a professional, this is okay. However, professionals can be much more helpful because they have a very broad base of experience from which to draw upon and obstacles that baffle one's friends and family are just another bump in the road for a professional.
Accepting the help, whatever its source may be, is the key in life. People who refuse to accept the help that they need in life are holding themselves back from their full potential; instead of leading extraordinarily wonderful and happy lives, they live mediocre lives. Not accepting help can be even more disastrous than that in many cases; for many it may mean that they end up committing suicide or live alone without any friends or family for their entire lives.
For whatever reason, accepting the help offered to one in life is very difficult; it seems to be just the way that people work. It is very difficult and takes a large amount of courage for one to admit that he or she cannot do it alone and instead needs the help of another person. In reality, it is perfectly okay and even very beneficial to enlist the help of others. Society tells people differently; people who enlist counseling, therapy, or the help of psychology are looked at as failures or basket cases who are unable to lead the normal lives that everyone else leads. The fact that people who ask for help are treated differently simply stems from the fact that these people choose to live their lives differently than most people. For whatever reason, differences are always looked at with suspicion and usually pessimism.
American society is very deeply ingrained with the belief that anyone who works hard enough in life will succeed on their own, and those who cannot succeed on their own are miserable failures because America is the richest nation in history and has the highest living standard in the world. This may be true when speaking in an economic sense. A person can start his or her own business and build an empire much like the monopolies created by Rockefeller and Carnegie around the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And, in most cases, a single person can start his or her own career and do quite well in life, making enough money to own a house and a car and some other nice toys that people may prize.
However, speaking in terms of the emotional realm, including anxiety, this strategy does not work. Emotionally speaking, humans are interdependent on other humans for their emotional needs. A great way to drive people insane is to isolate them from others emotionally, and emotional isolation can occur even when one lives in the same physical space with other people. People need people to talk to; people need people to help them through the struggles of life. People need specific types of help because there are millions of different situations that exist and certain people have expertise in different areas. Life is an interconnected web – there is no doubt about that.
So, the best thing that one can do to ensure his or her emotional sanity is to enlist the help of others, including professionals (see Why Counseling for further guidance on this issue) if one feels that could be beneficial (hint: it's almost always beneficial). The more help and support has, the better off one is. It may be a big blow to one�s pride to ask others for help, but it is the smartest move that one can make. So, upon reading this article, the reader should sit back and consider what types of help could be enlisted to help his or her life today. Hurry up! Time is wasting!


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Readers' Opinions, 3-20-2014
Credibility lacking
On 3-6-14, a Record-Journal opinion letter by writer Brian Welskopp said three things: 1. Meriden City Manager Larry Kendzior is overpaid. (Really? He should check what others make.) 2. He (the City Manager) wants to punish taxpayers with another tax increase. (Nothing cost more than last year? Really? Check again.) And lastly, taxes should be cut in half. (Any misguided person can say that!)
My question is, what would Welskopp like to eliminate: Fire department? No. Police department? No. Public works? No. Board of Education? No. A person suggesting a tax cut should, for credibility, state where, why and how to do it — but they never do.
Ron Bridgett, Meriden
Why stay?
Well, letter-writer Laurence Morgenstein has nothing good to say about Wallingford (Readers' Opinions, R-J, 3-18). How sad. Many people, like me, think Wallingford is a wonderful place to live. I have a comment and a question in response to his letter. My comment is that if he looks around and nothing looks right, he might want to clean the lenses he is looking through.
Morgenstein asks why anybody would move here. If he's so unhappy with this town, my question is: Why does he stay here?
Sharon Sanders, Wallingford
Drug disposal
There has been a great deal of publicity in Wallingford about a "drop box" for prescription drug disposal, and I applaud and support the proposal. But citizens should be aware that there are other options, as well. Too often, we keep drugs around the house that have outlived their usefulness; the drugs have expired, and/or the reason for having them in the first place no longer exists. For the safety of everyone in the home (especially if there are children), these drugs should be disposed of. But how?
Many drugs can be disposed of safely and legally by utilizing the trash disposal system. Drugs must never be flushed down a toilet or sink, and must never be placed in the recycle stream. With that said, there are safe methods for disposing of unwanted drugs. Not all drugs can be disposed of along with everyday trash; but many can. Individuals should visit the State of Connecticut website to read the document that provides instructions on how to dispose of drugs using the trash disposal stream. In addition, several "big box" drug store chains have disposal programs available at minimal cost.
I hope this helps everyone become aware of the options available for safe and legal disposal of unwanted drugs until such time as Wallingford has the wisdom to implement a drop box; even then, these alternate methods can continue to be used as well. If you have drugs in the house, whether prescription or OTC (especially if you have children in the house), look at the expiration dates on all of the drugs, cull out those that have expired or no longer have a use, and get rid of them. And I don't mean just human drugs — look at your pets' drugs, as well. Then, repeat the process every month.
Jim Krupp, Wallingford
Book sale
The Friends of the Cheshire Public Library book sale team would like to extend thanks to the many people who help us support the library. Through your donations of gently used books, we continue doing our part to "reduce, reuse and recycle." Your amazing donation of "older" books led to our first ever Vintage Book Sale on March 13. Due to the efforts of our wonderful volunteers we made over $2,000. All funds will be used to provide special programs at the library. Thank you for your continued support.
Patricia Westrich, Cheshire
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Bolton Wanderers' new loan signing Lukas Jutkiewicz made his debut last night against QPR - here is everything you need to know about the Whites' new striker.
1 – Despite his Polish ancestry and name, Jutkiewicz was actually born in Southampton, playing at the Saints Academy until the age of 13. He is also a lifelong fan of the St Mary's men.
2 – In May 2010, Jutkiewicz was involved in the highest scoring draw of all time in Scottish football – scoring the last goal of an amazing 6-6 draw between his club Motherwell and Hibernian. His scissor-kick effort was described as "Marco van Basten-like" by manager Craig Brown.
3 – The young striker thought he had landed a dream move to Everton in May 2007 but his spell at Goodison Park proved a frustrating one, with just one substitute appearance in the Premier League, against Sunderland, at Christmas 2008.
4- The 24-year-old goes by the nickname "The Juke" and can also be found on Twitter @Lukeyjuke.
5 – Jutkiewicz attended the Mountbatten School in Hampshire. Notable other alumni include gardening expert Charlie Dimmock.
6 – Jutkiewicz could play internationally for England, where he was born, Poland or the Republic of Ireland, through his grandparents.
7 – After scoring against Blackburn last season, Jutkiewicz hit the headlines for celebrating like WWE wrestler John Cena. The striker spoiled the party by rejecting the stories on Twitter the next day.
8 – Jutkiewicz's birthday of March 28 is shared by Lady Gaga, Nick Frost, Julia Stiles and Vince Vaughan.
9 – Jutkiewicz's favourite band is Jack's Mannequin – a California rock outfit who split up in 2012.
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DALLAS -- The Miami Marlins are out of the running for free-agent first baseman Albert Pujols but three other teams remain, including the St. Louis Cardinals, according to a person involved in the negotiations.
The Marlins, who earlier Wednesday agreed to a four-year, $58 million contract with left-hander Mark Buehrle, were told that Pujols has narrowed the field. The Marlins had offered Pujols a 10-year deal in excess of $200 million.
That leave the Cardinals and two unidentified teams, each of whom are offering 10 years for more than $200 million, said the person who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the talks.
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Dan Lozano, Pujols' representative, met Wednesday morning with the Cardinals.
The most difficult part of the decision for Pujols may not be the money, but his comfort level. He has spent his entire 10-year career in St. Louis where he has achieved iconic status, winning three MVP awards while leading the Cardinals to two World Series championships.
The unidentified teams in the bidding must have both the wherewithal to pay Pujols, a need to upgrade at first base and, perhaps, the ability to spin off players to create payroll room for him. Some clubs who could fit the profile:
Of course, any club will be tasked with ensuring Pujols is comfortable enough to leave St. Louis.
"I think the two biggest factors are comfort level and pressure,'' said veteran agent Barry Axelrod, who represented Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell, who spent their entire major-league careers with the Houston Astros.
"You're talking about leaving your comfort level. You have to find a new grocery store, dry cleaners, the clubhouse guy is different, everything is differnet. You really don't know what you're going to get yourself into.
"And the other factor is pressure. When I had (former Cy Young winner) Rick Sutcliffe, we had a chance to leave the Cubs and go to Atlanta or San Diego for more money. He said, "If I go 15-10 somewhere else, they'll probably boo me. If I go 15-10 in Chicago, they may elect me mayor.
"If Albert stays, he can be a king or emperor of St. Louis. That's not going to be the case anywhere else.''
It's a similar dilemma, said Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, when Jim Thome reluctantly departed for Philadelphia in 2002 after spending 11 years in Cleveland.
"I'm pulling for him to stay in St. Louis,'' said Manuel, who already has seen the Marlins sign All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes and All-Star closer Heath Bell. "Every time they sign someone, it gets tougher.''
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William A. Gamson
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Scholarly Interests
Political sociology, social movements, media and politics, political discourse analysis, social conflict, Arab-Israeli conflict, game simulations as a tool for social change.
Academic profile
William A. Gamson is a Professor of Sociology and co-directs, with Charlotte Ryan, the Media Research and Action Project (MRAP) at Boston College. He has written a number of books and articles on political discourse, the mass media and social movements. He is a past president of the American Sociological Association and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His current work involves the development of game simulations as a tool for social change.
Courses typically taught
SOCY7751 - The Quest for Social Justice
Professional Honors and Awards
W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship Award, American Sociological Association, 2012.
McCarthy Lifetime Achievement Award, Center for the Study of Social Movements, Notre Dame, 2011.
Merit Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Discipline, Eastern Sociological Society, 2005.
Distinguished Book Award, 2004, ASA Section on Collective Behavior and Social Movements for Shaping Abortion Discourse.
Doris Graber Outstanding Book Award, American Political Science Association, 2000, for Talking Politics.
Distinguished Career Award, ASA Section on Peace and War, 1997.
Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award, American Sociological Association, l987.
Selected publications
"A Jew Among the Jesuits: Teaching at a Jesuit University," Jewish Currents (Winter, 2014), pp. 70-74.
"The #Occupy Movement" (with Micah L. Sifry), special section of The Sociological Quarterly, Vol 54:1 (2013), pp. 159-230.
"Games Throughout the Life-Cycle," Simulation and Gaming, Vol. 44:5 ( October, 2013), pp. 609-23.
2011. "Arab Spring, Israeli Summer, and the Process of Cognitive Liberation." Swiss Political Science Review, Vol. 17:4 (November,) pp. 463-68.
2011. "From Outsiders to Insiders: The Changing Perception of Emotional Culture and Consciousness among Social Movement Scholars." Mobilization 16: 405-418.
2010. "On Being Jewish at a Jesuit University: Reflections on Organizational Cultures." Sociological Forum. Vol. 25 (Sept., 2010): 612-620.
(with Myra Marx Ferree, Jurgen Gerhards, and Dieter Rucht). 2002. Shaping Abortion Discourse: Democracy and the Public Sphere in Germany and the United States. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
1992. Talking Politics. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Beijing. Leave USA for Beijing. The adventure begins!
Day 2: Arrive in Beijing in the evening. Your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Day 3: Beijing
Today we will walk on the incredible Great Wall and visit the Ming Tombs. The Great Wall is one of the 7 Wonders of the World! As you walk on a portion of this amazing structure, which is over 3,900 miles long and with some of the wall being built 300 B.C., you will remember this day for the rest of your life! Includes: (B), (L).
Day 4: Beijing
Today we will take you on a tour of a Hutong. This is the traditional Chinese residence in old Beijing. The Hutongs are disappearing in modern China. We will take you on a bicycle-driven rickshaw into the neighborhood and then into one of the residences. After lunch you will be taken to the Second Hand Street Market. After lunch we will take you to TianAnmen Square and the Forbidden City (including the Emperor's Clock Collection, the Jewelry and Relic collection which are not included on most tours). Evening option: The Beijing Opera.
Day 5: Today you will take the Trans-Mongolian railway to UlaanBaatar. This 30-hour train ride passes the Great Wall in three places, some interesting ruins in Inner Mongolia and through the scrub brush part of the Gobi desert in Mongolia.
Day 6: Ulaanbaatar
You will arrive in UlaanBaatar mid-afternoon where your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. On the way you will be given a brief tour of the city, including SukhBaatar Square and the surrounding buildings. Evening option: Tumen Ekh National Performers (concert which includes the Tsam dance, traditional Mongolian singers, dancers, Tuvan throat singing and contortionists). Includes: (B), (L).
Day 7: Ulaanbaatar. You will visit the Gandan Monastery and the Choijin Lama Monastery. After lunch, we will take you to the National History Museum which has many wonderful exhibits, including the Mongol tribal costumes, jewelry, etc... Includes: (B), (L).
Day 8: Karakhorum
You leave in the morning to go on a jeep trek to Karakhorum, the ancient capital of Chinggis Khan. Driving through the beautiful Mongolian Steppe (and the Shoestring Gobi patch), we will stop and visit Nomads along the way and enjoy Nomad hospitality. You will arrive at the ger camp late in the day. You will stay in a quality ger camp where you can have dinner and enjoy the area. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 9: Hustai
You will be taken to the 9th Century stone tortoises. Then you will visit the active Buddhist Erdene Zuu Monastery. There are several interesting buildings, Buddhist artwork to view and possibly an opportunity of viewing a Buddhist service. Then we drive back east and visit the Dutch Horse Ranch, the Hustai Natural Reserve. We will spend the night there at their ger camp. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 10: Hustai
After breakfast you will get another chance to see the horses (around sunrise). After lunch you will return to UB. Along the way we will stop at the Chingiis Khan campground. This interesting ger hotel has replicas of the old platform gers, heroes totems, ancient weapons and costumes. We will check you back into the hotel. The rest of the day is free. Includes: (B), (L).
Day 11: Ulaanbaatar. We will take you to the Natural History Museum. Then we will take you to the Zanabazar Art Museum. After lunch, we will take you to the wonderful, Bogd Khan Summer and Winter Palace. Includes: (B), (L).
Day 12: Ulaanbaatar. Fly back from UlaanBaatar to Beijing. That evening you will continue for your flight to Lhasa, Tibet where your guide will meet you and transferred to your hotel. Due to most people's need to adjust to the high altitude, you will have a free evening. Includes: (B), (L).
Day 13: Lhasa. Today we will take you to the Jokhang Temple, Bharkhuo Street and the Tibetan Quarter of the town. Dinner at the Crazy Yak Restaurant. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 14: Lhasa
We will visit the incredible Potala Palace in the morning. It was the government headquarters, the center of the religion and the residence of the Dali Lamas all in one. This is one of the most impressive structures ever built. It is literally a "city set on a hill". After lunch we will take you to the Sera Monastery and if we are fortunate, we can see the Monks "debate". Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 15: Lhasa. Today you will fly to Xi'an. When you arrive your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Once you are settled, you will be given a tour of the city, including the City Wall, the Bell and Drum tower. Then you will be taken to incredible Shaanxi Provincial Museum. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 16: Xi'an. Today you will go to the Terra Cotta Soldiers Museum. This amazing archaeological discovery has been called the 8th Wonder of the World! After lunch you will be taken to the Hua Qing Hot Springs. Then you will return to the hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 17: Xi'an. The day begins with a visit to the Wild Goose Pagoda. After lunch you will visit the Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque. The Great Mosque is one of the few mosques which has both Chinese and Arabic architecture. Then we will fly you back to Beijing. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 18: Beijing. Today your guide will take you to the airport for your return flight with incredible memories. Includes: (B).
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Ricky Ponting may have ruffled Kiwi feathers this week when he bluntly dismissed as myth the theory that New Zealand was a constant menace for its trans-Tasman rivals. But at the Oval yesterday, that spicy comment seemed a massive understatement as NZ crumbled against the Australians in their crucial Champions Trophy group game.
After Ponting won the vital toss, NZ collapsed before veteran pacemen Glenn McGrath and Michael Kasprowicz to be 7-89 in the 24th over. A 68-run ninth-wicket partnership between Brendon McCullum and Daniel Vettori lifted the Kiwis to a total of 9-198, but Australia still seemed poised to progress to an Edgbaston semi-final against Sri Lanka or England in the quest for its first title in this tournament.
With McGrath taking 3-39 in a display that suggested he was near his peak after his comeback from ankle surgery, and Kasprowicz continuing his wonderful form by taking 3-32 from 10 overs, the Kiwis disintegrated in an effort that would have disappointed those who hoped this tournament would turn around once the minnows had left.
It didn't start promisingly for Australia after Ponting gave his bowlers first use of the morning dew. As McGrath took the new ball, Brett Lee having been dropped as expected for Shane Watson, Stephen Fleming and Nathan Astle looked more than comfortable against the 34-year-old. Five fours came from his first 3.5 overs, the last one a disrespectful pull-shot from Astle that left McGrath with 0-24.
But things turned around after McGrath showed all his guile with his next delivery, a beautiful, angled off-cutter that sent Astle on his way for 18. Hamish Marshall entered for his first look at McGrath, and he will not quickly forget the experience. The fired-up paceman struck him on the chest with his first ball, then on his second produced a replica of the ball that removed Astle and gained the same result. McGrath had 2-0 off three balls, then 3-3 in 19, when the frustrated Scott Styris edged a catch to Michael Clarke in the gully for an 11-ball duck.
NZ was 3-49 after 13 overs, and that became 4-49 five balls later when Kasprowicz struck in his first over. Jason Gillespie was unrewarded in a tidy spell of 0-22 from six overs, but at least completed Fleming's dismissal for 29, the Kiwi captain mistiming a pull against Kasprowicz to spoon a well-taken catch to Gillespie, diving forward at mid-on.
Craig McMillan and Jacob Oram attempted some middle-order resistance, adding 30 in 9.2 overs and seeing off McGrath after he had taken 3-5 in 4.1 overs. But in the 22nd over Kasprowicz took two wickets in two balls for the second time in four days, after his 4-14 against the United States.
First, Oram mistimed a pull at a slower ball and was caught-and-bowled for 15. The Queenslander then delivered a massive off cutter that trapped danger-man Chris Cairns leg before wicket for the third duck of the innings, though replays suggested the ball was going high.
Kasprowicz might have converted this chance at a hat-trick had an edge from Chris Harris not landed just short and wide of second slip. The Australians' disappointment was short-lived, however, after McMillan's run out for 18 in Kasprowicz's next over.


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Eero Aarnio inspired Bubble Chair
Eero Aarnio Inspired Bubble Chair Designed in 1968 along with the Ball Chair, Aarnio designed this chair to be acoustically calming and isolating but at the same time still giving a window of opportunity to the world around the individual in the chair. This chair can be called one of the pathways to the future - suspended from the ceiling with a delicate but very strong chain - it's a hammock, swing, rocking chair, space capsule and bed all in one. Diameter: 36"


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by Staff Writers
Washington (AFP) May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler spacecraft appears to be hobbled by a faulty wheel and may be near the end of its four-year mission, space agency scientists said Wednesday.
Kepler, a $600 million mission, was launched in 2009 on a search for other planets. So far, it has found 2,700 candidates, including a handful that may be habitable worlds, not too hot and not too cold.
The problem is a reaction wheel that keeps the spacecraft pointed but has stopped working, said John Grunsfeld, associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA.
"We are not ready to call the mission over," said Grunsfeld, adding that scientists are still going to try and figure out how to get the wheel restarted.
The problem was discovered on Tuesday, when the spacecraft went into a pre-programmed safe mode that kicks in "if the observatory has trouble knowing where it should point," said Grunsfeld.
Scientists have been expecting that such a problem may arise, since the wheels have a limited lifespan and a different reaction wheel broke down in July.
NASA has not turned that wheel, reaction wheel 2, back on since, and the spacecraft needs a minimum of three wheels to function in the way it was intended.
Charles Sobeck, deputy project manager at NASA's Ames Research Center in California, said the signs indicate "internal failure within the wheel," and that it will take experts a few weeks to decide the next steps.
In the meantime, they will reduce the spacecraft's fuel consumption, essentially parking it in space, roughly 40 million miles (64 million kilometers) from Earth, while NASA decides what to do.
"The eventual performance we are going to get to, we just don't know at this time," said Sobeck.
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(CNSNews.com) – The number of Americans who say they identify with the Tea Party has remained remarkably consistent -- and not declined as the liberal media had predicted.
A recent Gallup Poll (taken Aug. 27-30), finds that 30 percent of Americans say they are supporters of the Tea Party movement, while 27 percent say they are opponents – a 2 percent increase in support since March. The remainder were neutral or did not have an opinion.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Rocks Her Curves to the Tracy Anderson Gym
Always one to stay fit, and especially during Oscar season, Gwyneth Paltrow was spotted heading to the gym for a workout in Brentwood, CA today (February 7).
Stunning in her gear, the multi-talented 41-year-old sported a gray shirt under a cute black vest, showing off her perfect curves in a pair of sexy gray skinnies.
In related news, fitness/wellness entrepreneur, Tracy Anderson (owner of the gym Gwyneth attends) hit up New York Fashion Week on Thursday, taking the time to comment on a few of her fitness-conscious cohorts, and had some nice things to say about them!
Of the "Iron Man III" babe, Tracy said, "Well, she is just so dedicated. And what's great with her is that she's so consistent, focused and she actually puts the work in. There is not a trick, and everyone is just not genetically blessed."


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As the boy quickly made his way through the forest, weaving his way through the ancient trees that made up it, he could hear the sounds of horsemen fallowing him. Fearing what would happen should they catch up to him, he quickened his pace.
He was suddenly startled to hear several yells from behind him, coming from the very warriors themselves. As he glanced over his still bleeding shoulder, he saw several skeletons, armed with blades and shields, drop down from the treetops and charge the soldiers from all sides. The Stalfos, however, had thankfully failed to notice him and were clearly intent on killing the soldiers.
Realizing escape was now possible, the boy continued to run forward, leaving the soldiers and monsters behind to do battle with one another. As the sounds of battle began to die down behind him, he heard the foreboding ones of the warriors once again giving chase, indicating that they had taken care of the Stalfos.
Exhaustion slowly taking him, he knew that he would not be able to continue for much longer, yet the sudden sight of a clearing through the trees ahead of him gave hope of a chance of a village being beyond it.
The captain snarled as he brought down his mace upon the Stalfos skull, shattering it on impact. Then with one swift movement, he dragged the mace to the side, smashing it through the side of the skull and into the face of a second one. Turning to the side as a third one leaped at him, he kicked out and sent it flying backwards into a tree, shattering it on impact.
He then looked about and saw that his men had finished off the remaining ones without taking casualties or suffering any grievous wounds. Putting away his mace, he yelled at his men "Move forth, we cannot afford to wait… the boy is escaping!" Upon hearing this, his men quickly put away their own maces and replaced them with blades, weapons more suited for the task at hand. Seeing that they were ready, he took off after the path that he had seen the child take before the ambush, and was quickly followed by his group of four.
A stag made its way amongst the undergrowth along the edge of the forest, nibbling on the new growth that had grown overnight. Stopping for a moment, it looked about, thinking it had heard the crackle of dry leaves being stepped upon. Seeing and smelling no sign of its natural predators, the Wolfos, and hearing nothing else, it returned to feeding, unknowing that it was being stalked.
From the other edge of the clearing, hiding within the bushes, two figures, an elderly man of 60 years, his hair turned grey by the ages, and a younger one of 18, the look of youth still in him, could be seen. The younger one was steadying his bow as he took aim at the deer while the older one gave instructions, saying "Now take your time… aim carefully… wait for it to move closer… wait… wait… release it now, Link." With this command the arrow took off, soaring forward towards the side of the deer. Suddenly the deer raised its head, clearly startled, and bounded off, causing the arrow to imbed itself into a tree behind the spot were its heart would had once been.
The old man said, "That was a good try, Link. Something must have spooked it…" and as if on queue, the bushes that the deer had been feeding on began to shake, and after a moment a young boy came running out of them before collapsing onto the ground, uttering a faint cry of "Help." before fainting.
In an instant Link and the elderly man bounded forth, rushing to the child's side before kneeling beside him. As he checked the child's pulse, the elderly man said "He's been wounded, and his pulse is weak… we need to get him back to the village quickly or else…" but stopped and looked up as out of the forest boundary burst a quintet of mounted soldiers.
Within seconds the group quickly encircled the trio, raising their blades towards them as their captain rode out of the forest, and upon seeing them, said, "Witnesses… kill them both."


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The first two blogs of this series, "Why Public Schools Want Your Kids" and "Why Public Schools Don't Think You Can Teach", were specifically aimed to disprove the weightier assumptions Ms. Delaney made in her paper entitled "Perspectives of Parents of Students With Disabilities Towards Public and Homeschool Learning Environments", and to encourage Texas special needs home schooling parents that they are not alone in their struggles with educational authorities regarding their choice to home school. While school finances and teacher certifications are some of the main reasons schools assume special needs parents should not teach their own children, another topic that many educators would like to debate is whether the special needs home school parents are equipped with the proper resources to adequately teach their children.
Do Home School Families have Resources?
Ms. Delaney introduces that debate when stating: "The controversy of homeschooling children with disabilities is far more complicated than a parent simply choosing to homeschool their child. For example, one debate might surround the fact that resources for these homeschooled students with disabilities are either nonexistent or paid at the parents' expense" (Page 34). Debates have two sides, and we at THSC would like to stand up for special needs home schooling parents and prove that Ms. Delaney's assumption is false.
Facts don't lie, and below is highlighted the top six areas of concern, including a few of the select therapy options available to special needs home schooling parents that are either free or require very little money to implement; thus disproving that these resources are "nonexistent" or an "expense." (Check out the full eleven page list of special needs resources compiled by THSC.)
- ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy:
- Adapted Curriculum:
- Assistive Technology:
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- Visual & Auditory Processing Therapy:
A False Assumption
That's a simplified list! Quantity and quality of resources is not really the argument being made by Ms. Delaney, because she fails to address an underlying assumption she made when posing her debate. Her assumption, one most public schools and special needs educators make, is that their system ensures all special needs children eligibility for remedial services. This assumption is far from the truth and has done little to support the cause of public school special needs departments. Frustrated special needs parents call THSC every day requesting information on how to withdraw their child from the public school, because after jumping through all the hoops of ARDs and IEPs their child is still being denied services. Special needs parents discover that although resources may exist in the public school system, the resources are not guaranteed available or accessible. Consequently, home schooling is the route these parents choose to keep their children from slipping through the cracks of our failing public school special education systems.
You Have Resources
In conclusion, the debate put forward by Ms. Delaney in her above quote about home school resources is not an argument she should put too much weight in, and neither should any special needs public educator who thinks he or she has access to greater stores of knowledge and wisdom than a special needs home schooling parent. Additionally, I would take that argument one step further and say that as Christian special needs home schooling parents we have an even greater source of wisdom that has stood the test and has continued to prove that those who oppose us are only filled with futile arguments.
"For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, 'He catches the wise in their own craftiness,' and again, 'The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile'" (1 Corinthians 3:19–20).
The Lord is truly the greatest resource parents can rely upon in teaching their child. He is the one who made each one of them uniquely wonderful and He always has each one's best interest in mind. As parents, we only hope and pray to do the best we can in guiding our children to seek out their unique giftings and in finding the means that help them conquer the struggles specific to the handicap or disability.
The next blog in this series will concentrate on assessment resources and IEP writing guidelines for the special needs home schooling parent so as to arm your child's home school files with valuable documentation for tracking educational progress, requesting accommodations outside your home school, and focusing your teaching strategies where your student struggles the most. Until that time, be sure to check out the newly updated list of resources and keep praying for God to lead you and guide you to the ones He knows will work best in teaching your special needs child at home.
Would you like to receive the next blog in this series? Would you like to stay up-to-date about issues impacting your rights and the efforts of THSC in Keeping Texas Families Free? You can sign up for email notifications to keep informed.
Since 1986, THSC has fought to Keep Texas Families Free. During that time, the coalition has recognized that special needs families are battling to keep free in many ways. You can rest assured, THSC will stand by its members to continue protecting the rights of your family and to support you along the way. Is your family a THSC member family? If not, join today!


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A New Hampshire atheist is offering Christians who believe in the Rapture a service to look after their pets when they get taken up into eternity, the New Hampshire Union Leader reports.
Bart Centre, 61, a retired retailing executive, is co-owner of Eternal Earthbound Pets, which charges $110 for the pet service.
"It's a money-making venture," he said, calling it a "win-win situation."
Click here to view his website.
Centre says he has called up a network of atheist families and friends in 22 states, who would step in to look after the animals.
Coverage is good for 10 years, he says. If there is no Rapture by then, he keeps the cash.
"There are no refunds," he said. "If I thought the Rapture was really going to happen, I wouldn't have the business."
He says he's gotten 4,000 emails, mostly from fellow atheists. About 10%, he says, are Christians who think it's a fun idea and wish him luck, and an undisclosed handful who have even signed up for the service.
The paper quotes Terry James, editor of a popular, Arkansas-based Christian website called Rapture Ready, as finding the project amusing.
"It's a scam," he tells the paper, " . . . Anyone who would take that offer seriously, well, how would you even follow up?"
But James concedes that the pet issue is real. He says he has written a pamphlet to worried Christians counseling that if people in Heaven find they miss their pets, they can decide to have them brought up later.
Click here for his James' website, Rapture Ready.
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These mugs are made of Bone china and feature a cool retro design created by Orla Kiely. These mugs would compliment any retro or contemporary home and would make a perfect gift. These mugs are designed and made in the UK. These mugs are dishwasher and microwave safe.100% Brilliant White Bone China. The mug measures H 8cm x D 7.5cm


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Taipei 101 is opened quite sometimes ago but only manage to dine there now. It's located at RH Plaza.
The Interior.
Menu, didn't see the menu so I'm not sure about the pricing as I was attracted by the set meal. I also didn't see whether they have English wordings now. Sorry about that, was in a rush also.
Taiwan Style Pork Rib Rice(RM3). This is only available for year end(2007) offer. Not sure they still have it or not, or the price might not be RM3 anymore.
Didn't visit the washroom though, wonder what kind of faucets they are using.
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Head of Documentary & Arts - Niamh O'Connor
Assistant Commissioning Editor Arts - Sarah Ryder
Updated: 23rd May 2017
Great story-telling is at the heart of Factual TV: stories with layers beyond first glance, stories that explore issues beneath the surface of Irish life and Irish people today. Factual documentaries will remain 'blue chip' and offer programming that takes a significant and considered approach to state of the nation issues and deliver with the highest possible production values. This is where Factual engages the RTÉ One audience with landmark output.
RTÉ Factual welcomes ideas for programmes to sit in our key slots, Sunday and Monday night @ 9.30pm. Highlights from 2015 included The Recruits 2 x 52: For the first time in its history the Irish Army gave exclusive permission to chronicle their work as they try to mould young men and women into soldiers. Hidden Impact - Concussion and Rugby x1. In this revealing documentary we went in search of answers to awkward and unpopular questions about the game of Rugby. Irelands Great Wealth Divide brought us the story of all those who made money in the recession, how they made it and how Irish society has been changes as a result. David McWilliams took you to the root of that unfairness and inequality, the one rule for us and another for them. In Collusion (feature length) - A landmark documentary which examined the extent of collusion between loyalist paramilitaries and security forces which resulted in many murders throughout the NI Troubles. Death in Bolivia - The Michael Dwyer story This film was a personal journey into the heart of South America taken by Caroline Dwyer and her family to find out why and how her son, Michael, was shot dead by secret police in Bolivia in 2009, accused of being part of a plot to assassinate President Evo Morales.
A key objective of the factual department in 2016/2017 is to build on the ability of the Factual Department to react to major events, both through the commissioning process and our in-house capabilities. What we're looking for:
RTÉ Factual has a strong tradition of authored documentaries. The right author can bring complex ideas and analysis to a receptive Irish audience. On-screen Factual talent should either be experts in a particular field or high-profile, intelligent and respected personalities willing to be immersed and challenged on a particular subject that they are passionate about.
We are looking for new stories and new expertise; charismatic and knowledgeable personalities willing to journey through areas of Irish life, culture and contemporary experience that we might not otherwise have had access to.
Observational documentaries:
We are looking for compelling and innovative proposals for long-term observational and immersive documentary singles and series. We are particularly interested in hearing from companies who have already secured full access to institutions or organisations which are at the frontline of Irish life - anywhere where stories can be told that uncover or illustrate issues which are unfolding now in Ireland. We have a number of projects already in development/production for 2016/17. They are an observational documentary series based in the HSE also one in the Irish army as we follow their work in the Lebanon.
Great stories - One offs and series
We want stories that take a significant and considered approach to state of the nation issues and delivers with the highest possible production values. We have one Landmark series commissioned for the Autumn 2016 - HSE IN A DAY , RTÉ is proposing an ambitious landmark series on how the HSE and its healthcare workers manage to overcome an enormous range of challenges every single day, in caring for our most precious resource: the health of our people.We're are looking for cracking yarns with contemporary subjects and approaches, clearly-defined programmes with time and/or money clearly invested in them
Documentaries that offer exceptional access to the most incredible situation, place, subject or story. Each story should be - indirectly or directly - a parable or statement about life in Ireland now most importantly, they should have a direct impact on the person: these are people stories, real-life situations which get at the big issues and which should impact on viewers in a visceral way. A good example of this was My Homeless Family - we want stories that get to the heart of what people are experiencing in Ireland today.
We have a number of 1916 commemorative documentaries commissioned for this year, The Enemy Files, Letters of 1916, 1916, Children of the revolution and Seven women.
We are not seeking any other 1916 related projects and our focus for History will be to find appropriate proposals to submit for BAI.
As always, the aim is to bring new audiences to history via strong stories, directors, new formats, fresh perspectives, and often passionate and informed on-screen authors. Is there an historical event or story that speaks beyond its time to Ireland today?
* Budget: To a maximun of €130k
We ask, in the first instance, that producers submit ideas into the eCommissioning system: https://e-commissioning.rte.ie/SWIFT.Web/skins/rte/login.aspx under the programme category "Factual Sunday 21:30" & "Factual Monday 21:30"
*Please note budget ranges are indicative only, and proposals that can achieve lower costs per hour will be particularly attractive'.
RTÉ Television's mission for arts programmes is to grow audiences for and participation in the arts and to document and build a national archive of today's creative leaders for tomorrow. Most television arts output plays on RTÉ One, in peak-time slots: 7.30pm on Sunday, 8.30pm on Monday, 9.35pm on Monday and 10.15 on Thursday.
We invite independent production companies to submit ideas for high-impact peak-time arts series, events and formats that enable ordinary people to make, do and/or participate; landmark post-watershed arts series; ambitious anchor projects for themed seasons/weeks; and ideas for arts events or series to mark key moments and anniversaries. Specifically:
. Pre-watershed arts formats. From amateur drama to singing, from painting to craft and design, we want to get the nation's creative juices flowing. We'd like ideas for participative, access-based formats or campaigns that RTÉ can support across TV, digital and radio - and which work for mass audiences in peak-time slots. We particularly welcome projects that involve partnerships with national organisations, arts institutions and networks.
. Ideas for themed weeks, seasons and events. We'd love to do for the arts what Big Week On The Farm did for science. Can you think of a way to create a high-impact national cultural event that is big enough and impactful enough for RTÉ One to clear its schedule every night for a week? A national RTÉ-led cultural project, live event, experiment, challenge or celebration that will get the nation talking, sharing and taking part?
. Post-watershed landmark arts series: big subjects, big ambitions, which bring (or have potential to bring) major co-funding to the table. A good example is Designing Ireland, a 4-part definitive overview of Irish architecture, design and craft, co-funded by RTÉ and the BAI, and commissioned to mark the Year of Irish Design.
. Authored arts documentaries and series where passionate, knowledgeable presenters open up the arts or Irish culture for a mainstream audience. The presenter has to have a deep knowledge of and passion for the subject. The credibility of the presenter, richness of content and freshness of perspective are key. A good recent example is A Fanatic Heart: Bob Geldof on WB Yeats, genuine passion-project for a presenter with a deep knowledge of his subject and a strong reason for wanting to make the programmes. We seek more innovative or landmark arts projects fronted by strong personalities with something fresh, provocative and insightful to say about Irish culture, music and heritage.
. Anniversaries: is there an anniversary, celebration, national event or key national moment coming up that an arts series or event can mark or amplify in some way? We welcome arts-based ideas that help ordinary people to engage with major anniversaries and events.
Please note that, while standout single documentaries will always be commissioned, our in-house team is making up to 20 biographical arts documentaries a year, so the schedule is already well-served in terms of documenting the arts leaders of today, and tomorrow.
We very much welcome projects that involve partnerships between RTÉ and national cultural institutions or organisations. And, given that budgets are always a challenge, we also welcome projects that have the potential or scale to bring other sources of funding to the table. However, submissions will always be judged first and foremost on the quality of the idea and the content, and the potential of the project to engage audiences and/or create impact.
We ask, in the first instance, that producers submit ideas into the eCommissioning system: https://e-commissioning.rte.ie/SWIFT.Web/skins/rte/login.aspx under the programme category "Arts - General"
Format Farm
We are always looking for ideas that can be developed or commissioned for Format Farm. For more information on Format Farm please click here
Please note:The discussion of, or initial interest in, a proposal does not represent a commitment to commission by RTÉ and should not be understood as such.
Commissioning decisions will reflect the quality of proposals received and the scheduling priorities operating at the time. RTÉ's financial position will also be a factor.
Any proposals previously submitted to RTÉ in categories listed here, and which were rejected on a first reading in a previous Round, should not be re-submitted and will not be reconsidered.


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Several readers have advised us that former NFL running back Tatum Bell, whose football career apparently ended when he swiped the luggage of Rudi Johnson upon learning that Rudi had swiped his job, is now working as a cell phone salesperson.
He's apparently back in the Denver area, which means that he's certain to be recognized, given that he played for the Broncos n 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Bell made big news in early September for the incident. Stating "Tatum Bell's not no thief," he claimed at the time that he thought Johnson's bags belonged to Victor DeGrate, a former member of the Lions who'd asked Bell to retrieve his stuff. DeGrate later refuted Bell's account.
In the wake of the initial report of Bell's bellhop routine, several league insiders told us that Bell would not find other work in the NFL, since a reputation of stealing from teammates is the kiss of death in the locker room.
Several readers have advised us that former NFL running back Tatum Bell, whose football career apparently ended when he swiped the luggage of Rudi Johnson upon learning that Rudi had swiped his job, is now working as a cell phone salesperson.
titans_fan says: Oct 18, 2008 10:45 PM
Karmas a bitch!
So here's a guy who's made at least $1 million by the time he's 25 yet less than 2 months after being cut he's having to cut out a living selling cell phones. Nice!
1stngoal says: Oct 18, 2008 10:48 PM
Cell phone salesman??? Welcome back to the real world,scrub!!!haha….
INVAIDUH says: Oct 18, 2008 10:49 PM
From riding a wave to crashing into the coral.
Great job thinking it through…
Try not to steal any sales from your new co-workers.
From MILLIONS to thousands…Great plan.
LucenaTDB says: Oct 18, 2008 11:01 PM
Reminds of when Albert Connell then of the Saints stole $4,000 from the locker of Deuce McAllister. He was done in the NFL after that.
desides says: Oct 18, 2008 11:10 PM
A cell phone salesperson? So, he works for PFT now?
ROY11 says: Oct 18, 2008 11:36 PM
Didn't he graduate from college?
garyofferdahl says: Oct 18, 2008 11:37 PM
They better get a security camera for ol sticky fingers…which is a fitting yet ironic nickname considering he couldn't hold onto a football.
vegas42 says: Oct 19, 2008 12:37 AM
Roy11, I don't know if Bellhop actually got a degree, but did you read his response to Rudi-gate? Even if Tatum graduated, I don't think his degree is worth very much, just judging from his communication skills…
nflhof says: Oct 19, 2008 12:56 AM
Shanarat can have him take a lie detector and he can sign up to be a Donkey!
Pea Tear Griffin says: Oct 19, 2008 1:28 AM
I guess not for Sprint, cos that woulda been BIG NEWS for you Florio! I could just imagine an article involving a former NFL player and the new Sprint phone with NFL Total Access!
jboccuto says: Oct 19, 2008 1:40 AM
"You Can't Make This Stuff Up"
Tha Rags to Riches to Multiple Children to Rags Tragedy of Tatum Bell
I Aint No Tatum Bell says: Oct 19, 2008 10:31 AM
I aent no selfone salsmen
east96st says: Oct 19, 2008 11:00 AM
Can you hear me now? Stealing makes you an asshole. Stealing from co-workers makes you an unemployed asshole. Now, the big question – who in their right mind would trust this guy with their social security number, address, and credit card that you need to get a new cellphone?
a Cheerleader says: Oct 19, 2008 11:55 AM
He probably doesn't know what those are.


text: AuRico Gold Company Profile (NYSE:GRS) Company Profile Analyst Ratings Earnings History Earnings Estimates Dividend History Insider Trade Headlines Social Media Chart About AuRico Gold (NYSE:GRS) AuRico Gold Inc (AuRico Gold), is a gold producer with mines and projects in North America. The Company's operations include the Young-Davidson mine in Ontario, Canada and the El Chanate mine in Sonora, Mexico. The Company's project pipeline also includes exploration and development in Canada and Mexico. The Company owns the Young-Davidson mine, located near the town of Matachewan in Northern Ontario, Canada. The property consists of mineral leases and claims totaling 4,733 hectares. The Company owns the El Chanate mine, located 37 kilometers northeast of the town of Caborca in the state of Sonora, Mexico. El Chanate consists of an open pit mine with heap leach processing facilities. The Company's Kemess Underground project is a gold and copper project located in north-central British Columbia, Canada, approximately 430 kilometers northwest of Prince George. The Company also has interest in Las Lajas Project and Santa Fe Project. Industry, Sector and Symbol: Sector: Basic Materials Industry: Precious Metals & Minerals - NEC Sub-Industry: N/A Symbol: NYSE:GRS CUSIP: N/A Web: www.auricogold.com P/E:Trailing P/E Ratio: N/AP/E Growth: N/ADividend:Dividend Yield: 1.0% Profitability:Net Margins: -53.95%Return on Equity: -8.75%Return on Assets: -6.19% Frequently Asked Questions for AuRico Gold (NYSE:GRS) What is AuRico Gold's stock symbol? AuRico Gold trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GRS." Who are some of AuRico Gold's key competitors? 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July 17, 2001 GPS Panel Meeting
1. Adverse events such as pain, infection, and itching were similar in the clinical study for both the CCS and the Biobrane-L (BIO) control. Please discuss whether the safety data for CCS provides a reasonable assurance that it is safe for the management of split thickness autograft donor sites in burn patients.
2. The primary effectiveness endpoint in the protocol was time to complete wound closure as measured by photographic assessment. The study was designed to evaluate a 9.5-day improvement in time to wound closure. The primary efficacy results are provided in the following table:
Median Days to Wound Closure Mean Days to Wound Closure
CCS BIO p-value CCS BIO p-value
Photographic ITT 15.0 22.0 0.0006 18.0 22.4 <0.0001
Photographic PP 15.0 21.0 0.0009 17.8 22.1 <0.0001
Investigator ITT 12.0 16.0 <0.0001 13.2 18.4 <0.0001
Investigator PP 12.0 16.0 <0.0001 12.9 17.9 <0.0001
Do these data demonstrate that there is a reasonable assurance that in a significant portion of the target population, the use of CCS will provide clinically significant results?
3. Do you have any recommendations regarding the proposed labeling including indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, instructions for use, etc.?


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With Balkan dictator Slobodan Milošević now safely dead, the idea of a superhero named "Slob-man" has finally lost its Serbo-nationalistic cachet and returned to its natural linguistic place. This place is best embodied by the Beerbelt from Urban Outfitters, a creation so obviously bad that it can barely be made to hang properly for a professional photo-shoot. Awesomeness overcomes much, however, and I think we can be swayed.
Adam West's party surprise is yours for $18.
The Beer Belt [Urban Outfitters]


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Introduces the fundamental concepts behind computing and computational thinking including logical reasoning; problem solving, data representation; abstraction; complexity management; computers and network operations; effective web searches; ethics; and legal and social aspects of information technology through the creation of popular digital artifacts such as web pages, animations, and video games. Offered: ASp.
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The course covers ideas and practices of computational thinking. Students will creatively explore and solve computational problems, study and understand computing and computer science from societal perspective, and examine the ethical implications of new computing technologies.
Student learning goals
Connect computing concepts: draw connections between different computing concepts, e.g., Boolean Algebra, Artificial Intelligence, Networking, Database
Understand the basic underlying workings of computational artifacts, such personal web sites, video games, and mobile applications
Apply abstraction at multiple levels, ranging from binary representation to social network applications
Analyze problems and artifacts: apply computational techniques and strategies to analyze and evaluate computational work
Communicate concepts: describe computation and impact of technology and computation
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Goldberg began by talking to certain Democrats in the running who are trying to stake out a middle ground for themselves before voters head to the polls. He assesses what may have backfired with John Kerry's run for the White House, and how other Democrats might want to position themselves. Then he moves on to talk to Howard Dean, chair of the Democratic Party, about what must be done to win this year and in 2008, and Dean, as he often does, comes off sounding gonzo.
Just at about the midpoint of the piece, Goldberg appears to come to a conclusion that many other writers on the topic have reached as well — that the Democrats have lots of policy prescriptions they're hoping to enact, such as increasing the minimum wage, changing much of the prescription-drug law and reinstating budget deficit controls.
But there's no consensus among them — not even on the minimum wage — and they're more ragged than they realize.
"Rahm Emanuel, who worked in the Clinton White House, says that the collapse of Bush's support — recent polls put his approval rating in the high 20s — is not enough to propel the Democrats back to power. 'We still have to pick the lock here,' he said, referring to the difficulty of unseating incumbents, especially in congressional districts that, over the years, have been gerrymandered into single-party redoubts. Some of his colleagues, however, do little to restrain their optimism. 'I'll tell you this: if the election were held today, we would win,' Nancy Pelosi, the House Minority Leader … , told me earlier this month. Pelosi appeared excited by the prospect of one specific consequence of a Democratic victory: 'We win in '06, we get subpoena power.' Pelosi has said that the Democrats would reserve the right to investigate every aspect of the Bush Administration, including the rationale for the Iraq war.
"Pelosi's vision of a subpoena-filled 2007 appeals to her party's most liberal supporters," continues Goldberg. "But there is a worry that such a tack might alienate moderates, and that it would motivate otherwise dispirited Republicans to go to the polls. 'You know, if you spend your whole day trying to catch the dog that bit you because all you want to do is kick him, you're not going to win many friends,' Brian Schweitzer, the Democratic governor of Montana, told me."


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Speaking during Korean Independence Day celebrations, Roh Moo-hyun urged his neighbour to make good use of six-way talks in the Chinese capital at the end of this month.
"When the North gives up its nuclear programmes, the South is willing to take the lead in helping develop its economy," Mr Roh said in his televised address from the Independence Hall of Korea south of Seoul.
But he did not specify what kind of aid he was proposing.
Thousands of South Koreans rallied in the capital - expressing both solidarity with and opposition to North Korea's stance.
The nuclear crisis erupted in October 2002 when the United States accused Pyongyang of trying to enrich uranium in defiance of a 1994 accord.
It suspended shipments of fuel oil and the construction of two long-delayed light-water reactors.
Since then, North Korea has ejected UN nuclear inspectors and claimed to have restarted operations at the Yongbyon nuclear plant.
Both Koreas, the US, Japan, China, and Russia are set to meet in Beijing on 27-29 August.
The North Korean nuclear issue "has to be settled peacefully at all costs", urged Mr Roh.
Passions erupt in Seoul
In Seoul, students were among about 10,000 people rallying in support of demands that the US sign a non-aggression treaty with North Korea - a demand the US has rejected, though it has offered assurances that it will not attack.
They carried placards condemning the US for "threatening war" on the North.
Meanwhile, some 5,000 right-wing demonstrators rallied a few blocks away, burning North Korean flags and effigies of its leader Kim Jong-il, and smashing models of missiles.
It is the third year such delegations have been allowed.
Wreaths were laid at the tombs of Soviet soldiers who died trying to free Korea from brutal Japanese rule in 1945 - and at a statue of the revered former President Kim Il-sung.
Aid for good behaviour?
Some estimates suggest that more than one million North Koreans have died from starvation since the mid-1990s.
South Korea has rarely explicitly linked aid provision with political steps in Pyongyang.
Former President Kim Dae-jung's "sunshine policy" of engagement discouraged the removal of aid as punishment for perceived North Korean misdeeds.
However, Pyongyang's policy of alternating threats with friendly overtures has been interpreted by some analysts as a way of trying to extract economic aid.


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Ebola Quarantines Raise Serious Concerns
State and federal governments are using Bush-era quarantine laws to try to protect the public from the spread of Ebola. However, these intrusive laws raise serious questions about personal rights. While protecting the public health is a reasonable objective, the laws need more specificity about boundaries and guidelines to avoid abuse.
Missouri Execution Postponed for Federal Review
The SCOTUS temporarily stayed the execution of Mark Christeson due to the fact that his case received no federal review, as his counsel neglected to file his appeal in a timely manner. 15 former state and federal judges argued that his counsel had effectively abandoned him.
Suspects Tortured by Thai Police
The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand has initiated an official investigation into the alleged torture of two murder suspects in Koh Tao, Thailand. The two suspects claim to have been beaten and suffocated in the course of the murder investigation.
Protests in Hong Kong
As calls for democracy continue in Hong, Honk Kong leader CY Leung claimed that the pro-democracy movement is not an "entirely" domestic movement, but rather one influenced by international forces. A member of the Honk Kong Federation of Students believes that this statement indicates that the local government intends to maintain its crackdown on the movement despite recent calls for discussions.
|Latin America
Former Chilean Mayor Arrested for Crimes
Former Santiago Mayor, Cristian Labbé, was arrested for associating with the DINA secret police during the Pinochet dictatorship. Labbé is among ten other former military members charged in relation to the human rights crimes committed during this time, specifically the disappearances and executions of thirteen people at the Tejas Verdes barracks in 1973 and 1974.
Dominican Republic Ignores Court Ruling
The IACHR ruled that the Dominican Republic must redress the harm it caused to Dominicans descended from Haiti with illegal deportations and forcing them to register as foreigners. The DR's government refuses to comply with the IACHR, regarded by many as a breach of the right to nationality and identity, violating a fundamental human right.
Liberia invests in health system
The United States is helping Liberia invests in its long-term health system in light of the recent Ebola epidemic. The epidemic threatens to derail recent progress in Liberia on the health care, education and political front. The slow response of the international community has allowed for the epidemic to overwhelm the health system's delicate infrastructure.
Booming Journalism in Somalia
While journalism is at an all time high in Somalia, the treatment of journalists continues to threaten the safety of many individuals. The Somalian government censors journalistic freedom by prohibiting the publication of controversial material. Experienced reporters are continuously threatened and often must seek refuge abroad.
Russian Human Rights Group Faces Closure
The justice ministry of Russia is calling for the closure of Memorial, a Russian human rights organization, which was formed in 1989 to fight communist-era repression and discrimination. Currently, a hearing is set for November 13, 2014. The prosecution has not stated on what basis it seeks to close Memorial, since their last attempt to list Memorial as a "foreign agent" failed.
Human Rights Situation Worsening in Azerbaijan
Human rights activists in Azerbaijan are increasingly facing arrest for attempting to highlight government corruption. The arrests are based on alleged "trumped-up" charges in order to keep activists from speaking out against the government. However, the Azerbaijan government maintains that its citizens enjoy freedom of speech.
|Middle East
To Tweet or Not to Tweet?
Three lawyers have been jailed in Saudi Arabia after tweeting unfavorably about the Saudi judiciary. Their jail sentences will run between five to eight years, as well as being banned from social media. Their offense is described as "undermining public order" and "disobeying the ruler."
Condemning the Death Penalty in Iran
The international community is condemning Iran for hanging Reyhaneh Jabbari. Ms. Jabbari was hung after being convicted for killing her alleged sexual abuser. The UN understood her confession to the crime to have been made under threat. Ms. Jabbari was allegedly also kept from seeing her lawyer for two months.
|Central Asia
Kashmir's Million March
Former Azad Jammu and Kashmir prime minister maintains that the "million march" will take place on October 26 despite Indian efforts to stop it. The march is being held to protest India's human rights violations in Kashmir and will begin in London's Trafalgar Square.
Beheadings Surge In Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has witnessed an increase in beheadings this year. The death penalty, as currently administered in the kingdom, consists of a single sword swipe to the person's neck. Human rights activists are calling for an investigation into the reason for the recent increase in executions.
Information in the Global Human Rights Bulletin does not represent the positions or views of Lawyers Without Borders, a neutral non-profit organization. The Global Human Rights Bulletin is published by the NYLS Student Division independently from its affiliation with Lawyers Without Borders.


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Robin Roberts Returns to 'Good Morning America'
By JACKIE WILLIS
February 20, 2013
"Hi, it's Robin and I've been waiting 174 days to say this, Good Morning America." After weeks of build-up, Robin Roberts finally returned to Good Morning America on Wednesday.
"It is official now, welcome back Robin," George Stephanopoulos said of his co-anchor's return. Robin, 52, took a leave of absence from the morning program this past year after battling MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome). As Stephanopoulos put it, "The froggy slippers are off!" GMA correspondent Lara Spencer added, "For the first time, I'm speechless."
RELATED: Celebs Tweet Support For Robin
"Faith, family and friends have brought me to this moment," Roberts said. "I share this day of celebration with everyone."
Taped messages for Roberts played all morning as everyone, from Oprah to The Obamas, offered up their love for the co-anchor. "Robin, it's great to see you back in that chair," President Barack Obama said to camera.
It was also announced that First Lady Michelle Obama will be sitting down with Roberts for an interview on Feb. 26.


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posted by John .
A: What color hair do you have?
B: I have blond / black / brown / grey / red hair.
Are there only 5 kinds of color hair?
Do we have more kinds of color hair?
Do you have the term 'white hair'?
Sometimes people become really creative about describing hair. I've heard these:
strawberry blond (very light blond with a slightly reddish cast; I have a nephew who has hair this color.)
dark blond - somewhere between blond and brown (My daughter has hair this color.)
auburn - reddish brown, sometimes with gold-looking highlights (I have sisters-in-law with this color.)
salt and pepper - someone with dark hair as an adult, but now it's turniing gray, so it's a mix of both colors
Other teachers may give you more colors; the only real differences are in the descriptions.
Yes there is the term "white hair" and it's not the same as gray. My mother has salt-and-pepper hair; my father's hair is gray; my father-in-law's hair was white. There's a definite difference.
Oh, I thought of another -- as babies and small children my father, aunt, 2 uncles, brother, daughter, and I all had such white-blond hair, we were referred to as "towheads."
There is one color of "white" hair we call "silver".
There are also shades of brown from a golden brown, tawny brown, reddish brown. We try to describe hair color as graphically as possible.


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Press Release: Major Mining Company Joins Fight Against Global Climate Change
For Immediate Release:
May 15, 2001
Contact: Dale Curtis, 202-777-3530
Katie Mandes, 703-516-4146
Major Mining Company Joins Fight Against Global Climate Change
Washington, D.C.- One of the world's leading mining companies has joined efforts to reduce the emissions that cause global warming and to bring about an effective international agreement on climate change.
The move makes Rio Tinto, based in London, the 33rd member of the Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC), a project of the Pew Center on Global Climate Change.
Members of the BELC believe enough is known about the science and environmental impacts of climate change to take action to address its consequences. They are committed to taking steps in their U.S. and international operations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. They believe it is possible to address climate change and sustain global economic growth by adopting reasonable policies and transition strategies. And they support further negotiations to develop an international climate change regime that is efficient, effective and fair to all nations.
"At a crucial moment in the global climate change debate, Rio Tinto has taken a bold step forward," said Eileen Claussen, President of the Pew Center on Global Climate Change. "Like the other members of the BELC, Rio Tinto believes the costs of inaction are far greater than the costs of doing what is necessary to protect future generations. And they are demonstrating that businesses can take action against climate change while continuing to grow."
Rio Tinto has a self-imposed goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions per unit of production by 5% by 2001, based on 1998 levels. Rio Tinto is making good progress on achieving this challenging target and by the end of 2000 had reduced on-site greenhouse gas emissions by 5.7 percent from its 1998 baseline.
Rio Tinto is also the first mining company to join the BELC. The other members of the council, mostly Fortune 500 companies, represent a diverse group of industries including energy, chemicals, consumer appliances, motor vehicles and high technology. These corporations do not contribute financially to the Pew Center, which is supported solely by contributions from charitable organizations.
The other members of the BELC are: ABB; Air Products and Chemicals; Alcoa; American Electric Power; Baxter International; Boeing; BP; California Portland Cement Co.; CH2M HILL; Cummins Inc.; DTE Energy; DuPont; Enron; Entergy; Georgia-Pacific; Holnam; IBM; Intel; Interface Inc.; Lockheed Martin; Maytag; Ontario Power Generation; PG&E Corporation; Rohm and Haas; Royal Dutch/Shell; Sunoco; Toyota; TransAlta Corp.; United Technologies; Weyerhaeuser, Whirlpool and Wisconsin Energy Corporation.
For more information on the Pew Center and the Business Environmental Leadership Council, see www.c2es.org.
About the Pew Center
The Pew Center was established in May 1998 by the Pew Charitable Trusts, one of the United States' largest philanthropies and an influential voice in efforts to improve the quality of the environment. The Pew Center is an independent, nonprofit, and non-partisan organization dedicated to providing credible information, straight answers and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change. The Pew Center is led by Eileen Claussen, the former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.
The Pew Center includes the Business Environmental Leadership Council, which is composed of more than 30 largely Fortune 500 corporations, all working with the Pew Center to address issues related to climate change. The companies do not contribute financially to the Pew Center -- it is solely supported by contributions from charitable foundations.


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It's been such a whirlwind of a week so I haven't been able to take many outfit photos. I sort of forced myself to dress up a little today, even though I'm just staying at home trying to study for my midterm on Monday (it's so hard to study when you know you're going to NY in less than a week!). I've been stuck in this nautical/red-white-blue phase for quite a while now…I just hope I don't look patriotic rather than nautical…big difference!
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