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Occupation and Environment in the Civil War
William Thomas III and Kaci Nash
This is an advance summary of a forthcoming article in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of American History. Please check back later for the full article.
Recent studies of the Civil War have assessed the environmental impact of the war in broad terms and uncovered ways in which the war unfolded outside and apart from the intended directions of generals and politicians. In particular, historians have explored the role of nature as an active force in the Civil War, focusing on how the landscape was transformed as part of the military strategy and how Americans perceived, interacted with, and controlled nature. These historians suggest that the Union army targeted the South's agricultural and cultural landscape, reduced it to a "wasteland," and, in so doing, altered or interrupted its relationship with nature. They have depicted the war as a conflict characterized by massive displacement and movement. Scholars have also revised our understanding of the war's destructiveness and total number of deaths. They have turned our attention away from the bifurcated approach of "home front and battlefield" to a more holistic approach, one that emphasizes the uniform continuum of movement and exchange along the axes between the home front and the battlefield.
Because the environmental and biological disruption of the war occurred at different scales in different places, the flow of human, animal, biological, and material exchanges varied widely. In many zones of the Union army's occupation, however, the mobility and scale of the war combined with the environmental conditions to produce especially significant effects, indeed, ones that persisted well beyond the end of the war. The spatial arrangement of the Union army's occupation depended in part on the available transportation network and, as a result, several central places acted as funnels into and through the war. In these places, such as Alexandria, Virginia, a series of large-scale processes unfolded separate from but connected to the battlefields and the home front. The confluence of the movements of soldiers, civilians, refugees, and animals and the unleashing of microbes around them meant that the war took place in and with human bodies, in and with the natural features of the environment.
Urban Destruction during the Civil War
Megan Kate Nelson
During the American Civil War, Union and Confederate commanders made the capture and destruction of enemy cities a central feature of their military campaigns. They did so for two reasons. First, most mid-19th-century cities had factories, foundries, and warehouses within their borders, churning out and storing war materiel; military officials believed that if they interrupted or incapacitated the enemy's ability to arm or clothe themselves, the war would end. Second, it was believed that the widespread destruction of property—especially in major or capital cities—would also damage civilians' morale, undermining their political convictions and decreasing their support for the war effort.
Both Union and Confederate armies bombarded and burned cities with these goals in mind. Sometimes they fought battles on city streets but more often, Union troops initiated long-term sieges in order to capture Confederate cities and demoralize their inhabitants. Soldiers on both sides were motivated by vengeance when they set fire to city businesses and homes; these acts were controversial, as was defensive burning—the deliberate destruction of one's own urban center in order to keep its war materiel out of the hands of the enemy.
Urban destruction, particularly long-term sieges, took a psychological toll on (mostly southern) city residents. Many were wounded, lost property, or were forced to become refugees. Because of this, the destruction of cities during the American Civil War provoked widespread discussions about the nature of "civilized warfare" and the role that civilians played in military strategy. Both soldiers and civilians tried to make sense of the destruction of cities in writing, and also in illustrations and photographs; images in particular shaped both northern and southern memories of the war and its costs.


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Guest blog from SaintlyJimJams: This is my child(80 Posts)
As we hope you've seen, we've just launched a new Mumsnet campaign called #ThisIsMyChild. The campaign aims to support parents of children with additional needs by busting some myths - and with luck will open up a conversation about how we can all act together to make day-to-day life a bit easier for these families.
The talk thread is over here if you want to catch up - and do also have a look at our brilliant gallery of photos of Mumsnetter's DC, all of whom have additional needs.
Today, we've a guest blog from SaintlyJimJams, who's been an MNer for many years. JimJams blogs over at A Life Unlimited, and writes here about other people's reactions to her son Archie, who has autism - do have a read, and let us know what you think.
"My eldest son Archie is a handsome chap; fourteen years old and 'hot', according to a female friend of my middle son. He is also severely autistic.
When I remember the early years with my youngest two, the memories are of birthday parties, holidays and funny things they said. Their life has, in the main been lived in anonymity; they draw attention to themselves when they want to - otherwise they, and we, are left alone. But life with Archie has always been different - non-verbal but not quiet, he has always had a way of inviting attention when we venture out, and when I think back, the responses of strangers form a large part of the memories.
Over the years I have grown a skin so thick it would compete with a rhino, but in the early years other people's reactions could affect me greatly. I remember with absolute clarity the expression on the face of a man who held my gaze and shook his head slowly at me on a ferry to Ireland as Archie tried, one again, to exit the duty free shop via the entrance (he liked the alarms). This man, the father of two young daughters who had spent the crossing sitting quietly reading and drawing pictures, had been watching us for a while as I, heavily pregnant, crashed around after Archie trying to contain him to one small space in a large boat. Not content to judge in silence, he had to show his disapproval with the slow head shake.
I remember as well the mother attending a family day on Dartmoor with the rangers. Families were pond-dipping as we came past and stopped to fish out suncream from our rucksack. When Archie was young, he didn't really like or understand stopping - and the ensuing screaming caused many heads to spin. This is fine: looking for the source of an unexpected noise is a normal human response. But while most people looked briefly and then returned to their activity, one mother remained staring until I mouthed 'don't stare' at her, at which point she turned away without a word.
Then there was the owner of a bathroom shop, who reduced a helper of mine to angry tears after she came out to complain about Archie jumping up and down excitedly on an empty pavement outside the shop (he'd spotted some shutters, shutters are exciting). Three memories, representing the years of tuts, sighs and comments we have received.
But it's not all bad; I remember as well the kind people. The stranger who approached me in the supermarket to tell me she knew Archie was autistic, and that he was beautiful. Someone else who followed us around a camping exhibition before asking me whether Archie was autistic, saying 'my son is, and I recognised his noises' - then beaming with happiness at him. The two older ladies sitting in an empty winter beach café, who laughed with genuine pleasure when Archie sniffed their sandwiches.
We've met various people on trains, during difficult moments caused by trains stopping. I remember in particular the grandmother on her way to visit her autistic grandson, who fished sweets out of her bag and complained about other people staring. I remember too the owner of a convenience store who would always give Archie an extra apple when he visited her shop - it's not that unusual for strangers to give Archie gifts. At Camp Bestival, a difficult experience on the whole, the people running the PlayStation bus made it a little easier by allowing Archie to queue jump every visit (he liked to climb to the top to view the festival), and on the last day appeared with a little pile of presents.
For the last year or so, Archie has had a handbrake obsession. He loves to look at handbrakes, and particularly likes watching them go off and on, up and down, or handbrake lights on and off. He knows he isn't allowed to touch cars, but he will peer through car windows at handbrakes. It can look slightly odd - although he never does anything threatening - and a walk across a car park can be a good way of observing, in a few minutes, the whole range of responses that we encounter in our life with Archie.
Many people are amused and intrigued, and often, once Archie's behaviour has been explained to them, they take time to show him their handbrakes (this really is beyond the call of duty!). Others are confused and can appear, hands on hips, until Archie's interest is explained (at which stage a few remain with hands on hips, but hey ho). A small number of people swear or shout or become aggressive. We do our best to avoid these.
Strangers make a difference to our days out with Archie in a way they just never have with the younger boys. In the days before rhino hide, a difficult encounter could send me home in tears.
Sometimes people ask how they should respond when faced with a severely autistic child - maybe peering at their handbrake or sniffing their sandwich or even them - and really the best response is always to smile or, if appropriate, laugh; troublesome behaviours can be very funny. Once, for example, Archie launched himself through an open car window across a policeman's lap, in an attempt to find the siren button - the policeman did laugh.
If a child is very upset, it's always fine to ask whether you can help - and it is equally fine to just ignore whatever is going on. Often well-meaning people are worried about doing or saying the wrong thing - but unless you are shaking your head, shouting or swearing, this isn't really something you should be concerned about. I used to see attention from others as a negative aspect of having an autistic child. Now I see it as a positive, and I call Archie my filter, as he fast tracks me to the lovely people out there; the ones worth knowing."
Do have a look at Christianne's blog, A Life Unlimited. This post, in which she explains how an anonymous and exceptionally generous MNer donated the specialist equipment that helps Archie to communicate, is a great place to start. On Twitter, Christianne is @CATS_Chris
We knew Jack was exceptional with routes before the internet because he used to click his tongue like a car indicator in anticipation of dh turning. Later he'd turn his head in the direction we should be going. He was four when he directed his Dad (who was lost) fifteen miles in the dark faultlessly through villages and housing estates to a place he'd visited 2 years earlier. He memorises routes though not by watching the way we go but by looking at all the turn offs we don't take .
Archie is amazing in those clips How far away is Heidi's house? Incredible to me because I have no sense of direction whatsoever.
Heidi's house is about 15 miles away, but through the tiniest roads. But he does the same with much longer routes. For example a couple of weeks ago he asked me to find him a house in Belfast. I did. Next time I looked he was at a different house in the north coast of northern Ireland that he last visited 2 years ago. And he navigates following the roads on the map, so he must have whizzed up there. Actually this holiday he recognised a turning that he hasn't seen in about 10 years. 9 years at least because the last time we took that route we didn't have ds3.
One of my favourites was when my dad bought a new car - his pride and joy of a second hand jag. Archie went onto google maps and straight to a jag dealer in the back end of Scotland that we had passed once, a year and a bit previously (when he had no reason to remember jag dealers, he hadn't been near a jag at the time, I don't know many people with jags!)
I also said 'show me Timothy's house' (made up name). He went straight there. Had been to Timothy's house once 6 years before. 'Who's Timothy?' said ds2. 'Exactly' I replied!
Mad isn't it? Our boys sound as if they have very similar brains!
Archie sounds amazing - sniffing sandwiches and loving shutters deserves respect. I think people like Archie enrich our lives and give us a healthy perspective. You sound like you really enjoy him. My DS3 who is autistic loves watching the numbers on digital clocks change at the moment. We once caused chaos at Euston underground station when he suddenly stopped in a crowd of London commuters to watch the numbers change on a clock he had spotted on the wall. Cue massive pile up - oops.
How I cope with the stares and looks depends on my mood. Mostly I'm fine and we live in a supportive community. But if I'm feeling wobbly it can make me wobble more.
And I agree, those lovely people who are kind and supportive of our kids (and us) really make a difference.
Lovely blog JJ, made me smile quite a lot. Is Archie still surfing? Your film of him surfing was so beautiful.
Saintlyjimjams I think I absolutely love you. What a super family. Hope your blog is widely read and changes minds.
It's mind blowing isn't it, such amazing memories and skills amongst all the difficulties? They do sound like they have similar interests don't they. Did Archie ever have a penchant for lamp posts? Jack used to tell us which ones had been replaced since we had last visited an area sometimes five years previously.
A wonderfully written piece. Archie is a star and so lucky to have you and your family to truely bring out the best in him.
As the Mum of a gorgeous little boy with ASD,I can totally relate.
Your blog should be shared far and wide to let people have an insight into our lives, it might help some of the cats bum faces and hurtful comments that some people are quite happy to dish out to us without realising the effect it has.x
Oh yes to lampposts. I also get told which ones are 'broken' (i.e. different).
And yes he surfs all the time. We had a fab surf this weekend, he sat out the back with the big boy proper surfers while I stayed closer to shore. We've found a surf school for him in Northern Ireland as well. We love surfers - they're very accepting.
I've put all the surf videos into one place on the blog now (it's on the top bar). There are a few
Just lovely . I think about Archie frequently as so many of his passions are the same as my DS2 (SN). I was reminded of him just a few weeks ago on holiday in Devon. I watched my son literally transform, the smile, the confidence, just enjoying the moment. The reason for this - surfing!
DH, myself, DS1 (12) & even my 3 yr old couldn't take our eyes off of our complicated, different, fantastic son. I did think of Archie later as I remembered how he loves to surf.
Oooooh where did you surf in Devon? (PM me if you want!)
Your blog should be shared far and wide to let people have an insight into our lives, it might help some of the cats bum faces and hurtful comments that some people are quite happy to dish out to us without realising the effect it has.
Just popping in to say 'yes, yes' to this: please do share if you get the chance, using the <coughs> newly gussied-up 'share' buttons at the bottom of the thread. The more people who find out about the campaign, the more chance it has of making a difference - and as so many have said, JimJam's blog is blimming brilliant.
We were in Croyde. Our kids break up a week earlier so was still fairly quiet & a heat wave, was a blissful week, mostly because if DS2 is happy and chilled so are we.
So glad he's still surfing, I'll have to have a look!
Brilliant writing as always Saintly. I blimmin luff Archie and he can come and look at my handbrake any time. We don't do sandwiches though as DS fears them...
Thanks for the link to your blog,very interesting and moving.you are obviously so proud of your handsome son :-)
Wilson - DS scared of sandwiches?? I need an explanation. Is it the different/unexpected fillings? Maybe egg and cress?
He just doesn't like the idea of things being squashed up together. So he eats bread and cheese, but never a cheese sandwich. I have recently tempted him on to soft bread rolls thanks to the BBQ season, but never with any food actually in them.
So the next time you see a stressed person pulling apart sandwiches, scraping the butter off and desperately trying to pretend they were never together in the first place - This is my child.
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Or it could be my son Wilson He too only eats the components of a sandwich and never them all together. He loves McD's hamburgers but only if they are plain and he has separated the bread from the burger.
Fantastic piece JJ. We heart Archie. And you. (Bleurgggh but I don't care, ha hah!)
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lol sunny. I cried as well
We have made progress with sandwiches - they do get eaten as sandwiches now. Archie will also eat cheddar cheese now, for many years he would only eat hard goats cheese (ponce) and would smell all cheese before eating it. Non-goats cheese was rejected post sniff. That only really disappeared in the last few weeks.
Archie is a legend
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Everybody like to look their best so a well ironed shirt is a boon, unfortunately, the ironing is of course the tiresome part of the smooth shirt process, which will not only impress those around you but also make you feel that bit more confident and comfortable.
Anyway, if you're like me you find ironing anything more of a chore than a happy event and you just want a device which will make the job that little bit easier and less hassle. So when I was on the hunt for a new iron, (as placing my trousers under my mattress overnight was beginning to annoy the wife), I came across a lovely looking little clothes pressing device which caught my eye, mainly due to its quite distinguished bit of colouring and the well known brand name etched on the side.
* Illuminated water tank so you can see exactly how much water is left.
* It has a Ceramic Soleplate which gives a smooth glide to help with stubborn creases
* 2400 W of power
* Vertical steam for ironing hanging things such as curtains.
* Anti-scale which prevents limescale ruining the iron.
* 3 metre of electric cable
* 350ml water tank which lasts longer between refills
* Auto shut off, 1 minute when lay down, 8 minutes when uprights, helping prevent accidental damage.
* 40g/min steam output which helps give better results
* 80mg steam shot which gets deep into the fabrics to help smoothen those creases.
* Jet clean which helps unclog the soleplate
* Fine water spray which helps with those really stubborn creases
Well, what can you say about something that is built for one purpose only, that is to iron the creases out of material as simple as possible.
This little blue plastic moulded water holder with a ceramic flat bed really does make ironing a breeze, gliding over most materials with such ease and maybe even a little grace in fact.
Personally, I can't stand ironing, although I like a clean crisp shirt for work, so I have to do it regardless of the loathing I feel towards it, mainly as the wife won't fall for my begging techniques anymore, (still talking about ironing here people).
So when I started to use this little blue iron I was well impressed at how easy it moved over the fabrics, almost floating like a hovercraft along the surface of the water.
This iron is pretty light weight, even when full, and is very easy to manoeuvre around those stubborn creases.
The water level is so easy to keep an eye on as you can see exactly how much is in the 'tank' through the transparent blue plastic casing.
It has two buttons and a slide on the top for controlling the steam output and water jet, which expels from a tiny nozzle on the front.
The dial for material options lies underneath the handle, you can select the chose of material you wish to iron, such as wool, Nylon, silk and cotton linen.
The handle itself, as the iron itself states, is very comfortable indeed which gives that extra benefit when ironing those mountains of clothes late on a Sunday night ready for the kids in the morning so they can go to school looking neat and tidy, (it's a shame te kids ruin the hard work with-in minutes).
And the addition of the Auto shut off system has really saved my 'ass' a few times, even if it may have ruined my clothes due to my own forgetfulness and shear stupidity... oh come on, I'm not the only one that has left the iron lay face down on a pair of trousers whilst my mind is taken elsewhere for a brief moment?
In all, for an iron it does exactly what it is meant to do... it gets those creases out of your clothes, even those really bad ones.
It is a nice colour of blue, although I think they do come in other colours, and the Morphy Richards mark tells you that you are getting a well known and trusted brand, which does not fall short for this rather splendid little clothes presser.
If you do want to look into buying a new iron which will take a good 50% of the hassle out of those mountains of ironing then I do recommend this little beauty. And as for the price, well I recall I bought mine a year or so ago for about £45 and after a quick look around it is on sale for between £50- £60, which is a bargain really for what you get.
Wonderful wonderful iron. I don't like ironing. I don't like having an enormous great pile to get through every week. I avoid ironing anything I can get away with! But some things just have to be ironed. Having struggled with a low specification Breville, until it started blowing the electrics (and yes I did change the fuse), I plumped for this model. Firstly the water chamber is easy to fill straight from the tap (carefully). It is comfortable to hold - not too heavy, but reassuringly heavy enough to feel like it's pressing on your garments without too much effort from you. It heats up to temperature so quickly, there's no hanging about. And the power! Wow! I noticed straight away that I was only going over each bit of cloth once - whereas I had got used to having to repeat this action over and over from different angles to get clothes properly pressed. Blimey it saves so much time, it's such a satisfying process. The results are superior too, and I found our clothes look in much better condition. Fab.


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A Study of Rockland County Diversity Begins at Nyack College
Nyack College Rockland will be the first stop on Thursday, November 17 for the 2011 cohort of Leadership Rockland, a 10-month educational program created for leaders in businesses and not-for-profits in Rockland County, NY. The group will be addressed at Nyack's Shuman Hall by Dr. Anita Underwood, dean of Nyack's School of Business and Leadership on "Rockland County: The Multicultural Community."
Other stops on the daylong tour will include the Hibernian House in Pearl River; the CEJJES Institute in Pomona; the Islamic Center of Rockland County; and the Jewish Community Campus.
Earl Miller, Executive Director of Community Relations at Nyack College (pictured above), and an 2007 alumnus of Leadership Rockland, is a coordinator of the program's multicultural community segment, which addresses the experience of living in a diverse society. Participants learn about Rockland County demographics and when different ethnic groups settled in the area. He will be joined by other leaders who are also alumni of the program: Nilda Aragones (2008), Ryan O'Gorman (2009) and Brett Bekritsky (2010). The multicultural community session will explore cultural diversity and its challenges within the context of education, economic development, public policy and community development.
The curriculum examines Leadership; Historical Rockland; Environment; Multicultural Communities; Education & Human Capital; Economic Development; Criminal Justice & Public Safety; Healthcare, Non-Profits & Community Service; Arts, Culture, Media & Communications; Politics & Public Policy; and Making an Impact.
Members of the class of 2011 are as follows:
Zenya Alvarez-Cleveland, Director of Family and Community Services, Head Start of Rockland
Marion Arbuco, Director of the Community Learning Center, Clarkstown Central School District
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Gerard Fox, Associate Broker, BHG Rand Realty
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Julie Prevost, Branch Manager, Key Bank - New City
Esther Schulman, Advertising Sales Manager, ARC of Rockland
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Robert Tyrell, Assistant Director of Admissions, Dominican College
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That's what I said two weeks ago when I got the little notification on Facebook's mobile app that a new Pages Manager was available for download in the iTunes store.
I have been waiting (and waiting and waiting) for this, to be able to better manage my Facebook pages from my phone.
(Yeah, I have a lot of them. The list goes on … and on … and on.)
I was going to do a whole step-by-step review of the app and show you how to use it. But my pals at Inside Facebook already did one and it's amazing. Check it out here.
The highlights:
- Post as your page, rather than your personal profile
- Easily post photos with captions
- Insights/analytics
- Much better access to comment notifications (and ability to moderate)
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Learning to Play Well with Others
In a lively, jam-packed display of ideas and musicianship, Mike Dowling and Pat Donohue teach the necessary strategies that enable guitarists to make good music together, regardless of the song or style, or even if they've never played a particular tune before. The two pros demonstrate a wide variety of essential guitar playing skills, taking the mystery out of how to jam on classic folk, ragtime and blues tunes. 105-MIN., Includes Music and Tab, Intermediate Level
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* Canadian dollar at C$1.1385 or 87.83 U.S. cents * Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve By Solarina Ho TORONTO, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar softened against the greenback on Tuesday amid uncertainty over whether crude oil prices have bottomed after oil resumed its retreat after recouping some recent losses on Monday. Canada is a major exporter of crude and its currency has fallen in recent months as crude prices have plunged. Last week, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries decided not to cut back its production targets, leaving the market nervous about how low crude prices can go. Prices have been on a five-month decline and touched their lowest level in five years on Monday before rebounding. "In terms of the trade today, oil prices are down, so (oil and the Canadian dollar are) closely correlated there, for sure," said Mazen Issa, senior Canada macro strategist at TD Securities. At 9:30 a.m. (1430 GMT), the Canadian dollar was at C$1.1385 to the greenback, or 87.83 U.S. cents, weaker than Monday's close of C$1.1328, or 88.28 U.S. cents. But it was outperforming many other major currencies. Mazen said the Canadian dollar could also be reacting to some of the expectations surrounding Wednesday's Bank of Canada policy statement. "The emerging view is that you've had strong data growth and inflation numbers, but the plunge in oil prices kind of gives a bit of an out, if you will, for the (Bank of Canada) governor to signal some cautiousness," said Issa, adding that TD believes the central bank could end up offering a more balanced view than some people expect. "If they are a little bit more balanced tomorrow than people may be expecting, then you could see a little bit more of a stronger CAD against the U.S. dollar." Canadian government bond prices were mixed across the maturity curve, with T-bills higher and longer-dated maturities slipping. The two-year bond was flat, with a yield of 0.991 percent and the benchmark 10-year bond was up 16 Canadian cents to yield 1.915 percent. (Reporting by Solarina Ho; Editing by Peter Galloway)


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I am just over 3 months out and my small extended anatomical implant looks great. However, it is often sore at the ends of the wings. It feels like there is something stuck in or under my gums - as there is. Is it normal to feel this way at this point? Is a sensation likely to lessen as time passes by? I am flying in for a post op next week and he would be very willing to switch me from extended anatomical to anatomical. How much would the shorter wings change the appearance? THX!!!!
Chin Implant Wings. 3 Month Out and It is Sore?
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Three months post chin augmentation and still sore
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Upon examination your surgeon will make a proper diagnosis and then proceed from there. The implant may be improper in size or placement that is causing the pain this far post operative. If the positioning is fine and the size proper he may have you give it some more time for recovery. Best Regards!
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By James Dinh
Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera have turned their friendly rivalry on NBC's The Voice into some studio chemistry for Maroon 5's latest single "Moves Like Jagger," which hit the blogosphere prematurely on Tuesday morning.
Atop a looping whistle and guitar strings, Levine boasts, brags and tries his best to impress his female interest on this upbeat tune, even comparing his dance moves to Rolling Stones icon Mick Jagger. While we here at the MTV Newsroom aren't too confident in the pop/rock singer's dance floor skills, we must admit he is believable enough as he croons to the irresistible hook – "Take me by the tongue / And I'll know you/ Kiss til you're drunk / And I'll show you / You want the moves like Jagger / I got the moves like Jagger/ I got the moves like Jagger."
Aguilera pops ups mid-way through the bouncy song's bridge and plays up her role as a tease. "You want to know how to make me smile / Take control, own me just for the night / But if I share my secret / You gonna have to keep it / Nobody else can see this," she sings before offering up her signature soaring vocals.
Recorded in Los Angeles in May, "Moves Like Jagger" sounds like it may be a contender for 2011's song of the summer and is expected to be added to Maroon 5's forthcoming tour set list. Fans of the star-studded duet didn't have to wait long to hear the duo perform the song either. X-tina and the Maroon 5 frontman performed the track for the very first time on last night's episode of The Voice.
Check the performance out below.
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Partial results from Ukraine's parliamentary election on Sunday suggest a narrow victory for the governing party of Viktor Yanukovich, president since 2010.
It is still too early to say whether Yanukovich's Party of Regions will be able to build a working majority, and at what political cost. But the election looks unlikely to make it any easier for Yanukovich to tackle his country's pressing economic problems.
In autumn 2010 the IMF forecast growth for this year of nearly 5 per cent. It cut that forecast to 3 per cent a few weeks ago. That's a significant revision, bearing in mind that the Fund cut its forecast for Russia by 1 percentage point, while for the whole CIS region its forecast for this year has fallen by only half a percentage point over the past two years.


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The death toll from two massive blasts that hit Aleppo University in Syria has reached 87. The opposition and the government have blamed each other for the explosions, which marked a major escalation in the struggle for control of Aleppo, Syria's largest city and once the country's main commercial hub. AP
European car sales in December fell the most in more than two years as recessions in the southern part of the region cut demand at Ford Motor, General Motors and Renault. Full-year sales in the European Union plus Iceland, Norway and Switzerland declined 7.8 per cent to 12.5 million cars, with the slump in the EU alone the worst in 19 years. Bloomberg
Yang Baibing, a veteran Chinese revolutionary and strong proponent of economic liberalisation, has died. He was 92. Along with his more famous half-brother, former Chinese president Yang Shangkun, Mr Yang had been among the most powerful leaders in China. A powerful backer of the bloody military crackdown on 1989 pro-democracy protests centred on Beijing's Tiananmen Square, Mr Yang later stood by Deng Xiaoping in his struggle against conservatives opposed to further economic reforms.
Li Keqiang, set to become China's next premier, has called on the nation's citizens to have patience as authorities work to reduce pollution. "Production, construction, consumption cannot come at the price of hurting the environment," Mr Li said . "The current situation wasn't created in one or two days, it accumulated over a long time. Solving this problem will also be a long-term process."Bloomberg
International Atomic Energy Agency experts have arrived in Tehran to try to resolve long-running differences with Iran over its nuclear program. Hopes of reaching a deal are not high.AP
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Glass Dream Explanation
— Anything made of glass such as a tumbler or bottle symbolises household goods such as jar (for preserves), vessels of fine
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Molder Dream Explanation
— A mold maker in a dream represents a gnostic, or a genius who teaches each and everyone of his students what they particularly need. Since molds are containers, then he represents a man of knowledge who understands and protects people's secrets. A mold maker practicing his trade, buying and selling what he casts in a dream represents someone who is well acquainted with his profession, and who knows how to promote his services. A molder in a dream is also interpreted as a person who encourages people to travel even as far as
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. If the sound of thunder is heard at the end of the month of August in a dream, it means the end of a drought in Egypt, rising prices, death, earthquakes, or major political changes. If the sound of thunder is heard during the first eight days of September in a dream, it announces a drought during the early part of the year that will be followed by heavy rains and results in a good harvest. It also means that a long and destructive war will take place. If the thunder takes place on the tenth day of September in one's dream, then it means a drought in Morocco. Allah knows best what He has reserved for His creation and He is the best of judges.
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Watch the Pro-Gun Commercial Americans Apparently Aren't Allowed to See During the 2014 Super Bowl
Watch the Pro-Gun Commercial Americans Apparently Aren't Allowed to See During the 2014 Super Bowl
Daniel Defense, a leading firearms company in the Unites States, wanted to air one of its commercials during the 2014 NFL Super Bowl. However, the ad, which subtly highlights the Second Amendment as a means to protect one's family, was reportedly rejected by FOX because it violates NFL advertising rules.
"Unfortunately, we cannot accept your commercial in football/Super Bowl spots due to the rules the NFL itself has set into place for your company's category," FOX reportedly said in a statement to Daniel Defense.
Guns & Ammo isn't buying the explanation and is making the case that the commercial doesn't violate any rules:
The NFL's Advertising Policy addresses several Prohibited Advertising Categories, including guidelines for ads featuring alcohol, video games, movies, prescription drugs, and, of course, firearms.
The firearms portion of the NFL's Prohibited Advertising Categories states:
"5. Firearms, ammunition or other weapons are prohibited; however, stores that sell firearms and ammunitions (e.g., outdoor stores and camping stores) will be permitted, provided they sell other products and the ads do not mention firearms, ammunition or other weapons."
According to these guidelines, Daniel Defense's Super Bowl commercial does not violate NFL policy for two reasons:
·Daniel Defense has a brick-and-mortar store, where they sell products other than firearms such as apparel.
·The commercial itself does not mention firearms, ammunition or weaponry
It's true that firearms are not mentioned or showed throughout the very low-key commercial. At the very end of the spot, the Daniel Defense logo is seen, which is the company's DDM4 rifle, Townhall reports.
Hoping to smooth things over, the gun company reportedly offered to remove the logo and replace it with an American flag and the words, "Shall not be infringed," according to Guns & Ammo.
The counteroffer was reportedly denied.
"Interestingly enough, the NFL's decision to deny the ad comes after Daniel Defense ran a commercial in local Georgia markets during the 2012 Super Bowl XLVI on NBC, with no objection from the NFL," the report adds. "That particular commercial pictured the manufacture of firearms and concluded with a clip of Larry Vickers shooting a rifle."
Decide for yourself if the ad is inappropriate for the Super Bowl audience:
Messages left with Daniel Defense to confirm the report were not immediately returned.
NRA commentator Colion Noir also responded to the rejection of the Daniel Defense ad in a YouTube video on Sunday:
"Smells like hypocrisy."
LOVE Colion Noir.
Can tell he's an attorney and gets paid to communicate things clearly.
I totally agree with the commentator! Since so many of the NFL players engage in behavior such as rape, murder, drugs, dog fighting, etc, maybe we should just ban the NFL.
The NFL has every right to choose who its advertisers will be.
They could ban the thugs.
Quoting 4kidz916:
I totally agree with the commentator! Since so many of the NFL players engage in behavior such as rape, murder, drugs, dog fighting, etc, maybe we should just ban the NFL.
IDK... seems odd. But I think that that is more because I have never seen an advertisement for a gun store on TV ever let alone during the Superbowl. I don't watch the Superbowl (i sit next to DH and read a book) but DH calls my attention in for the booze advertisements... I think one rule they should have for Superbowl commercials is that they must be funny! It's the best thing about that block of funny advertisements, that should be the requirement-lol.
I see no reason for this to have been banned. It needs to be seen.


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Ethanol Fueled: Four Handheld Breathalyzers Tested for Accuracy
We test a range of portable alcohol sensors in the interest of public services and science.
Put aside for a moment that if you are wondering how drunk you are, the answer is essentially always some version of "drunk." The precise level of your drunkenness is pretty meaningless. Further, let us say at the outset that if you feel compelled to test your blood-alcohol concentration (BAC), you should be immediately disqualified from driving. Nonetheless, the market is loaded with supposedly handy little devices of all shapes, sizes, and price tags to test the state of your buzz, ostensibly to make sure it's under the legal limit of 0.08-percent BAC. Could they possibly work? How about one that comes with an app for your phone? One that comes as a key chain? One that costs $15? We gathered up four popular devices priced from $15 to $150 from three different manufacturers, reserved a corner booth at a local watering hole, apologized in advance to our waitstaff, and got down to business.
The idea that a breathalyzer small enough to carry on your key chain might actually work is beyond absurd. Yet the BACtrack Keychain is, somewhat shockingly, the winner of the test. At $30, it's cheap. It doesn't rely on your phone for power or any apps with fancy graphics. It's quick and easy to use. And the Keychain also matches the performance of the $150 BACtrack Mobile. In fact, when blood-alcohol concentrations got into the stupid range, well beyond the zone where not even the most irresponsible person would consider driving, the Keychain outperformed its more expensive BACtrack brother.
DETAILS: Comes with three mouthpieces and a standard-style yet annoying key ring on which you will possibly lose a nail.
When your drinking buddies see you pull out the BACtrack Mobile, with its Bluetooth hookup that allows it to communicate wirelessly to the nicely constructed app on your smartphone, they will be under no illusions as to your seriousness (and budget) for testing your breath. The unit is quite accurate, only becoming a little overexcited as BAC rises deep into the Leaving Las Vegas zone. The app is agonizingly slow but easy to read once your results are ready. It even has a function that will post your BAC to your Facebook page, which would seem only to encourage competitive and potentially dangerous binge drinking, to say nothing of ill-advised, long-lasting social-media posts.
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In the world of breathalyzers, we suppose it's safer to consistently read too high than too low. But really, a unit that reads inaccurately is essentially useless. The Breathometer is, therefore, essentially useless. This device, which plugs into the headphone jack of your smartphone, indicated that one of our participants had a BAC of 0.20 after three drinks consumed in an hour and a half, while our control unit revealed he was at a reasonable 0.065. For perspective, 0.20 is a level of drunkenness associated with vomiting, loss of pain sensations, blackouts, and disruption of the gag reflex. Possibly worse, a man who hadn't had a drink in three days blew a 0.03.
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|We tapped three C/D staffers representing different body types and at least two different genders to act as alcohol-consumption devices. A fourth staffer horned his way into the test as a participant on the grounds that he "wouldn't mind getting drunk for free." And drunk they all became. The procedure called for consuming a drink, waiting 15 to 20 minutes (the time required to get an accurate reading on the devices), and blowing into our four test units as well as a Lifeloc FC10—a professional, fuel-cell-type breathalyzer similar to those used by police. The roughly $500 FC10 unit was calibrated by its manufacturer immediately before this test and was used as our standard of accuracy. The schedule meant that each participant would consume two drinks per hour and become stupidly drunk enough to a) vomit, b) hug strangers who were really just trying to get to the bathroom, or c) perform an impersonation of Beavis at triple-digit decibel levels, perhaps 30 times. Naturally, we had designated drivers on hand to ferry the drunkards home.


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Eye-tracking Samsung Galaxy S4 unveiled
Samsung has launched a smartphone which allows users to control its 5in (12.5cm) screen using only their eyes.
The Galaxy S4 follows on from last year's S3, a product that sold over 40 million units worldwide.
The device was unveiled at a lavish, Broadway-themed event in New York.
Technology analyst Carolina Milanesi, from Gartner, said the key to its success would be whether its novel features would be of use on a daily basis.
Michelle Fleury reports from New York.
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Choose a smooth, straight piece of scion wood that is approximately the same diameter as the stock and about 6 inches long. It should have two or three plump buds, one at each node. Use a sharp knife to cut the scion on four sides. Start the cut about 1 1/2 inches from the bottom end and move the knife away from you (figure 4).
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all i can think of is, "Im late im late im late for an important date"...
ahh yes, today just feels like a sticker slappin day for me.
i got 3 up on the way home just now. anybody else put any up today?
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first off, it looks like trash.Originally posted by Stear(Stare)@Dec 1 2006, 12:01 PM
too toy?
second, try coming up with your own work

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they are in an envelope, somewhere, on their way to yousOriginally posted by Mister Breakfast@Dec 1 2006, 07:35 AM
Excellent Slob , what can i say , brilliant stuff, . . . cheers Mista Breakfast
just got parasites pack, still working on his ):
Never really done stickers before. My friend just gave me a 500 pack or something today. This is like my first sticker.
Ase im feeling that.
yo cror are thos mose sticker in the bottom left
blanks sent out
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c3zr urs are in the mail
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Messin around with some 3D, shading is flippin annoying!
looking pretty good spin, keep at it, make dat shit pop, more shading required.
Last 2 packs I sent out.
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what do you mean? the door of bombshelter? or the ones in my book?Originally posted by SteelCity@Dec 2 2006, 04:30 PM
yo cror are thos mose sticker in the bottom left
holla nucca philly hands are dopeOriginally posted by E-Terror@Dec 1 2006, 09:48 PM
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A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy." "Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients." The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally, after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree. He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree. THE LESSON - Bull shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.


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By Walter T. Ham IV, Eighth Army Public AffairsJune 12, 2012
SEOUL (June 12, 2012) -- A former U.S. Army chief of staff thanked U.S. Soldiers in South Korea for upholding America's commitment to security on the Korean Peninsula and stability in Northeast Asia.
Retired Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, the 32nd U.S. Army chief of staff and current president of the Association of the United States Army, was the guest speaker at the U.S. Army Birthday Ball at the Seoul Grand Hyatt.
"It's great to be back in Korea," said Sullivan, who served in Korea during the 1960s. "The Asia Pacific region is once again growing in importance politically, economically and militarily, and you can certainly see that here in the Republic of Korea."
Sullivan said the Army had served with distinction in the Pacific throughout its 237-year history.
According to Sullivan, the U.S. Army has 181 battle streamers and 63 of them were earned in the Pacific.
"That's a lot of sacrifice represented," said Sullivan. "This legacy of selfless service is a proud legacy."
Sullivan said the "essence" of the U.S. military is people who are willing step forward and endure the hardships necessary to defend freedom.
"Nobody said it was going to be easy," said Sullivan. "It takes courage and character -- and that's what those flags and those streamers represent."


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The Canadian Hurricane Centre is keeping an eye on tropical storm Arthur, which is expected to intensify into a hurricane and affect weather in Atlantic Canada on the weekend.
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Prince Edward Island could be looking at up to 100 millimetres of rain and winds gusting to 90 km/h late Saturday into Sunday.
Linda Libby with Environment Canada said the Canadian Hurricane Centre mobilized its office this morning and is keeping a close eye on hurricane Arthur.
The system has formed off the east coast of Florida and is forecast to shimmy up the U.S. East Coast as a hurricane this week.
Libby said it's too early at this stage to say with any certainty the exact path Arthur will take. It could come across the middle of New Brunswick and impact the entire Maritimes or it could veer well south of Nova Scotia.
The Canadian Hurricane Centre will be issuing bulletins every six hours. Libby said there will be adjustments made as Arthur approaches.
The Stan Rogers Folk Festival in Canso, N.S., announced on its website that it was cancelling the event scheduled to begin Friday and continue through the weekend.
"It is impossible in these circumstances for us to guarantee public safety," Troy Greencorn, the festival's artistic director, said in a news release.
"It's a horrible decision to have to make after so much work by so many people, but we just aren't prepared to take the risks. ... Hosting an outdoor, camping festival in a hurricane would be foolhardy.''
Environment Canada is asking Islanders to monitor the weather, especially considering that so many events are taking place outdoors.
One of the biggest concerts in the province goes this weekend, with the Cavendish Beach Music Festival set for a three-day run, beginning Friday.
Festival president Jeff Squires said they'll keep an eye on the weather but everything is still a go.
Today, Environment Canada has issued a humidity warning for Prince Edward Island, saying temperatures will feel like the mid-30s C with the humidex today and Thursday.
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Scherenschnitte is German for "scissor cutting" and refers to the art of cutting paper into intricate designs. It is an art form brought to this country from Central Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries by immigrants who settled primarily in Pennsylvania.
Harriet follows the traditional method of Scherenschnitte by cutting freehand, using only scissors -- without patterns of any kind. Each design is an original piece, illustrating a lifelong love of nature, literature, and the magic of childhood. A family business, we have developed a unique style of placing the papercuttings between glass to form free-hanging suncatchers and ornaments.
A lifelong artist, Harriet first started papercutting as a child -- cutting out her own paper dolls to play with and amuse her brothers and sisters. As an adult, she met and married her creative equal, Lawson Carr, and they breathed new life into this historical art form. Although Lawson is no longer with us, Harriet and the family carry on the tradition of Scherenschnitte. You can meet her at numerous craft shows, where she often demonstrates the craft.


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Justice needed after daughter Becky murdered: please help!(7 Posts)
I've been spending time with Karen, who our charity knew through her daughter Becky Godden Edwards. One25 are a charity helping women like Becky to escape street-work and addiction and rebuild their lives with their families. Tragically, in Becky's case, her hope of this reunion was cut short at 20 when she was murdered. Her killer has never been charged.
We are helping Karen to promote her petition to the government to amend the law after her daughter's suspected killer, Christopher Halliwell confessed but was never charged due to a legal loophole. We have until November to generate enough signatures - or a big enough vocal movement - to get the government to take note. Please help this incredibly brave mum to raise awareness of this tragedy, change an inflexible law and start to get some closure.
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Becky Godden-Edwards was a beautiful woman who was much loved and is sadly missed by her family and One25. Becky was murdered in 2003 and her suspected killer, Christopher Halliwell, confessed: however he escaped all charges for her murder due a loophole in the law.
One25 remembers Becky as a bright, sensitive, pretty girl in her late teens. She had a huge amount of potential ? to go to University, help others, reunite with her mother ? but she struggled with a heroin addiction. Becky often said how much she missed her family but did not want to hurt them so One25 often encouraged her to ring her mum to let her know she was still alive. Even through her life controlling addiction, Becky sent mum, Karen a mothers day card without fail each year.
In 2002, Becky went missing. On 4th April 2011, on what would have been her 29th birthday, Christopher Halliwell confessed that he had murdered both Becky and Sian O?Callaghan and led detective Steve Fulcher to two places where he?d buried each woman. Halliwell was found guilty of murdering Sian O?Callaghan, to whom he was forensically linked, but escaped charges for Becky?s murder. Astoundingly, his confession and Becky's body was ruled inadmissible evidence by the court as, in his hope of finding Sian still alive, Fulcher had not risked delays but instead breached the PACE rules on how to question suspects: he made the tough decision between the rights of a victim and the rights of a murderer. Indeed, when Halliwell was given a solicitor afterwards, he refused to talk further about the case and will not respond to Karen Edwards pleas.
Please sign and share the petition, started by Becky's mum, Karen, to ask the government to urgently review Code C of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act [PACE] to ensure future families do not have to suffer what Becky's family have gone through.
We now have only nine weeks left to secure 100,000 signatures for this petition be considered in parliament. We have captured lots of paper signatures and around 2000 online signatures. Please also write to your local MPs with this campaign, asking them to raise it in the House of Commons.
We hope that with the support of Mumsnet, the media and other groups of people who care about justice that we can gain the attention of the government.
For more on this story, see Becky's webpage, follow One25 on Twitter or Facebook, read the latest news on this case or hear Monday's radio interview with mum, Karen Edwards and me, Josie Forsyth
You might find more replies if you post this in the petitions section.
What was the loophole anyway ?
Josie so sorry for Karen's loss. I cannot imagine the depth of loss she must feel. I hope she can find some peace eventually.
Screwfox The petition is simply asking for a review of code C of the Police and Criminal Evidence act. There is currently a consultation on some changes to code C, it seems unlikely they'd be pertinent but without knowing what the breach was it's hard to know whether to support a review or change. The code provides (amount other things) protection against coercion and oppression for suspects being questioned. It being broken in an attempt to find someone alive does not mean that that breach was something that should be lawful, but it might be. Without knowing what changes are wanted it's hard to know whether to support.
Thank you Screwfox and EmmelineGoulden. Code C of the PACE Act is a code of practice for detaining, treating and questioning people by police officers. Figures recently released by the Crown Prosecution Service show that over 1,300 suspects of crime have been released because of breaches of PACE by police officers over the last five years, including violent criminals and sex offenders.
The changes Karen Edwards (Becky's mum) is seeking is for the government to review Code C - not by any means to eradicate it - so that very senior officers like Detective Superintendant Steve Fulcher can have the power in that split second decision to exercise more flexibility when arresting people.
So in Becky's case, instead of taking Halliwell back to the police station and read him his rights and provide a lawyer after Halliwell had confessed to murder, Det Sup Fulcher allowed him to take him to Becky's body. Halliwell confessed in great detail how he'd murdered Becky and there was talk of having killed and buried others too. But when he got back to the station his lawyer told him to not speak any more and that he could get away free for Becky's murder because of the detective's breach of PACE: that's the loophole. Karen found out that the confession that Fulcher had skillfully gained from Halliwell could not be used, just minutes before the trial was due to start.
Karen says if Fulcher had followed the inflexible PACE guidelines she'd still be out driving around Swindon at night searching for her daughter and she would never have found her daughter's body and been able to start the grieving process. She says "I don't want any family to go through what I've gone through ever again."
Does that help?
Where is the petitions bit?
Josie, the thread has already been moved to the petitions section by the Mumsnet team.
I am really sorry for Karen. There is nothing that can make things right. I can absolutely see that for her the law seems to favour the criminal. But the right to legal counsel is pretty basic and was introduced and intended to protect the innocent. I don't think police officers should be allowed to override that.
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The threat of rain didn't dampen the spirits of Warrior Transition Brigade and Carl R. Darnall Medical Center's families who hopped over to WTB campus Saturday for the fifth annual Easter Egg Hunt.
More than 300 joined in the USO-sponsored festivities, which included Easter egg hunts, bean bag toss, ladder golf, a bouncy house, pizza and guest appearances by the Easter Bunny and his two sidekick pups.
Opening the event was Col. Patricia Darnauer, Darnall commander, who praised the event as "unifying" for the family and the community in response to last week's Fort Hood tragedy.
"That's why we are here today," she said, "and to celebrate the season and to celebrate each other."
One family member, Ariel Sanchez, said the event offered an opportunity for bonding.
"This is just a great time to get together as a family," she said, adding that it was very important to hold the event despite what happened April 2. "We all need the time to get together and reconnect as families."
The party was a first for 1st Sgt. David Cardenas, B Company, Darnall, who brought his two children.
"I heard last year how much fun it is, so I decided to bring my kids out here," he said. "We're having a great time."
Sgt. Jean Cox, B Company, 1st Battalion, Warrior Transition Brigade, said her two children, ages 4 and 6, especially loved the bouncy house.
"Most units don't have a bouncy during events like this," she said, "so my kids were really excited when they saw it."
This was Charles Parker's second time to join in the Easter egg celebration.
"We were here last year," said the training coordinator for Darnall, who added that he was glad the party wasn't canceled. "Life has to go on because the mission still has to be accomplished."
Warrior Transition Brigade commander Col. John Kolessar paid a special tribute to the numerous volunteers who braved the chilly morning temperatures to transform the WTB campus into a bunny haven for kids by hiding 1,200 prize filled eggs for the three age-group hunts.
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What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?
The view from the venue is breathtaking! I will go out on a limb and say its the best in the Lake Chelan area! I knew right away when I started planning our wedding, that I wanted a place that had amazing natural beauty, ambiance and a romantic feeling. I looked at indoor venues, and some outdoor before finding Benson Vineyards, but, none could compare to the feeling I got when we were there. It felt like 'us'.
Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?
I put a lot of thought into my guest tables and centerpieces. I figured that while I didn't want huge, expensive centerpieces, I wanted them to be memorable. I had seen an idea online to cut the bottoms off of wine bottles, and put candles in them. My dad cut all the bottles for me and we learned pretty early in that real candles were not going to work, so, flameless ones were used. I love the way candlelight, even outdoors, creates such a romantic ambiance. Each place setting was saved with a menu and a wine charm attached that I had hand beaded, with the guest's name on it.
Another detail very special to me was our wine box. We wanted to do something unique and personal during our ceremony. Our officiant, pastor Craig, suggested a wonderful idea. A box that would hold a bottle of wine, two glasses, and two letters written each by the bride and groom to each other. We would lock the box together during the ceremony, and open it together on our 5th anniversary. How perfect for a winery wedding! Our moms held the letters we had written to each other, and gave them to us, along with a hug, and we locked the box together.
One of the most important parts of the day for me, was the memory of my friend, Heidi. She was one of my best friends since college, and had tragically passed away a few years ago. I wanted her to be part of my day though. I had saved a bridesmaid spot for her, which made our numbers uneven, but, I couldn't fill it with anyone else.


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Opposition Treasury spokesman Joe Hockey says the resources boom is ending and has warned the Australia economy will falter unless government acts to restore strong productivity growth.
Mr Hockey's warning that the mining boom is poised to end echoes Resources Minister Martin Ferguson last week, though the minister subsequently clarified that he had simply meant the terms of trade had peaked.
Mr Hockey singled out "industrial thuggery" as one of the biggest contributors to the rising cost of doing business in Australia, citing BHP's decision to shelve the Olympic Dam project and disputes on Grocon sites.
He has also reassured Liberal economic 'dries' by re-stating the Coalition's commitment to foreign investment, in what is effectively a rebuke to Nationals MPs who have called for a crackdown on investment by Chinese state-owned firms in Australia.
The Coalition has issued a discussion paper that has flagged changes to the foreign investment regime, including lower thresholds for FIRB approvals of rural land purchases.
But Mr Hockey said that: "Under these proposals there would be no change in the existing requirement for all state entities or state-owned enterprises to seek FIRB approval for investment in Australia".
In a speech to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia on Wednesday, he pledged that a future Coalition government would restore the Australian Building and Construction Commission, amid damaging industrial disputes, and boost productivity with a six point plan.
"The costs of doing business in Australia are high and expected revenue from commodities is down. It is a pretty simple equation,'' he said.
Federal Labor had facilitated industrial militancy on building sites across the country and as a result "ambit wage claims and old-style work practices have made industrial thuggery a massive business risk across Australia, from the Grocon sites in the middle of Melbourne to the Queensland coalfields".
"The danger is that the Australian economy will falter now that the resources boom is ending unless Australia's previously strong productivity growth can be restored."
To boost productivity, the Coalition would review competition policy to ensure a level playing field for large and small businesses, ensure value for money on Commonwealth infrastructure projects and make cautious industrial relations reforms.
"We will, within the framework of the Fair Work Act, look at cautious, careful and responsible improvements to labour market regulation to ensure better outcomes for workers and for business,'' he said.
The ATO will also come under the microscope, with stronger transparency flagged "to increase certainty and fairness for taxpayers".
Turning to the Olympic Dam project, Mr Hockey said BHP chief Marius Kloppers had been careful not to be political by not blaming the carbon or mining taxes for the project being shelved.
"BHP Billiton was careful not to be political in its statement on Olympic Dam, which is fair enough. However, earlier and subsequent statements show clearly that the government's taxation regime has been a factor in its thinking,'' he said.
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Justin Townes Earle performs in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 15.In 2012, he released his superb, fourth full-length album, "Nothing's Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now." He has stepped further outside of his father Steve Earle's large shadow by producing an album by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson this year, called "Unfinished Business." In a Tribune interview, Earle said he wanted the album to sound like a Wanda Jackson album as opposed to albums she had recorded over the 15 years when producers meddled too much. "I kneel down next to her," Earle said. "She was wonderful to work with." Earle's own recent album features more soul, and he said it was a conscious decision, not wanting the new album to be "the same bulls___." He said the move towards the sound of Memphis follows the same trajectory of the blues and rock-and-roll, which started down in the South with just an acoustic guitar, and eventually evolved just like him. Trixie Whitley opens
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This article was published 15/6/2012 (1866 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
For the second time in as many weeks, major news stories have featured relatively small budgetary cuts made by the Harper government.
First we were told a famous freshwater research facility in northwestern Ontario would be closed as part of a $79-million saving in the Fisheries Department. Scientists have deplored the government decision and have praised the facility as being unique. Closer to home is the news of cuts to Parks Canada and the resultant decrease in services that will take place at Riel House. The horror story of this cut is that some historical artifacts will have to be stored in, of all places, the province of Quebec.
That these cuts have received such prominent attention proves two things. First, the government knowing it would be subject to criticism, is determined to proceed with its program of reducing spending. Second, it proves government spending is not such a bad thing after all, and the promises made by all political parties to cut spending can do more harm than good. But the politicians who call for reduced spending will protest they are referring to "wasteful spending."
One has to have sat around a table, scrutinizing billions of dollars in expenditures to know how difficult it is to come across expenditures that are easily identified as "wasteful."
Certainly the auditor general will identify savings that could have been made if abuses of one kind or another had not taken place. But these abuses do not really affect the global expenditures of the government or do so only marginally.
In order to materially affect government spending, you really have to get down to the level of actual government programming and, if you do, stories such as Riel House are inevitable.
As long as the prevailing philosophy is government spending is bad and the cause of our economic woes there will be no escaping continued efforts by governments wedded to these propositions from doing what they have done and will continue to do. The sad result is some worthwhile activities will be discontinued with no economic benefit. Indeed, the economy will suffer.
In order to stop stories like these, we would have to dramatically revise our philosophy of government. We would have to say the greatest loss to our economy occurs not by government spending but rather the lack of employment of able-bodied citizens who are capable of producing useful goods and services but have not found jobs to take advantage of their potential.
Second, we must stop downgrading people employed in the public sector and acting as if the only wealth-producing work is in the private sector. We must adopt the maxim anyone who is performing a useful service contributes to the commonweal and this is true for people paid by the public as well as by those privately employed.
Making employment available to everybody, even at government expense, can only enhance the economy provided the work is useful. Nobody argues the fisheries and parks programs that are being cut are not useful. They are being discontinued ostensibly because it will save money. It will not save money. If those who are put out of work do not find new jobs it will cost money.
We have already proved that when we employ people to do useful things at government expense, we improve the economy. Between 1939 and 1945, we trained, housed, clothed, fed, and transported to Europe hundreds of thousands of Canadians who were put to work, and who didn't produce things consumers could buy. On the contrary, much of their labours were directed at destroying things. Did these efforts result in economic distress? To the contrary, they ended the Great Depression.
The late Rubin Bellan, an economist who lectured at the University of Manitoba, wrote a splendid essay entitled Let's declare war on Great Britain. The theme was that given the fact war improved the economy, the solution to our problems was to have a war. But, said Bellan, since war would also help the economies of our enemies, it would make sense to go to war against our friends. Nobody need get hurt. Ninety per cent of our missiles missed their target in the last world war and it would not be hard to up that to 100 per cent.
We would need a political party with the courage to make drastic changes. Along with government spending, one would have to be willing to have concomitant taxation. You would need a man like Tommy Douglas. The present political scene does not look promising.
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Prosecutors in Juab County are asking a judge to reconsider is ruling that a Weber County man will not stand trial for manslaughter.
Eric Charlton, 27, was charged by prosecutors with second-degree felony manslaughter after he accidentally shot and killed his younger brother while on a camping trip at Yuba Lake in May.
But 4th District Judge James Brady ruled after a September preliminary hearing that there was not enough evidence to support a manslaughter charge. He ruled instead that Charlton could be charged with negligent homicide, a class A misdemeanor, for the death of 17-year-old Cameron Charlton.
"There is no evidence, or inference from other evidence indicating the defendant knew a cartridge was in the firing chamber when the victim was shot," Brady wrote in his ruling.
Brady relied on another accidental shooting death case, State vs. Robinson, to find Charlton did not act recklessly, which is the core element of a manslaughter charge.
But Juab County Attorney Jared Eldridge argues in a motion filed Monday that Charlton did recklessly cause his brother's death, and that the judge erred by focusing on State vs. Robinson.
In 2000, Jose Robinson was drinking beer with his sister-in-law, Christina Galbraith, while Galbraith examined his handgun. Robinson noticed the gun appeared to be jammed, and as he tried to eject the round, the gun accidentally fired and killed Galbraith. Robinson did not stand trial on manslaughter charges, because the judge in that case ruled he was not "reckless."
In Charlton's case, he removed the magazine and cleared any rounds from a gun before showing his younger brother and a friend some firing techniques. Afterwards, he put the magazine back in the gun, but told police he didn't remember charging the gun's chamber with a live round.
While the trio sat around a campfire later that night, Charlton allegedly told his younger sibling, "You know you're my brother when you can trust me with this," before swinging the gun across his body and somehow firing the weapon, shooting Cameron Charlton in the left temple.
Eldridge argues that Robinson's case differs from Charlton's because Robinson never purposefully pointed a gun at another person.
"In our case, the evidence is that the defendant deliberately pointed the gun with the loaded magazine at his brother's head and pulled the trigger," he wrote. "It is unreasonable to suggest these actions do not pose a grave risk of harm."
Eldridge asked the judge to reconsider his decision, reinstate the manslaughter charge and allow a jury to consider whether Charlton should be convicted.
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If you've decided to dress as a scary, creepy character this Halloween, you're likely to have plenty of company. Witches, zombies, ghouls, vampires, and werewolves are perennial favorites of young and old alike.
You should also know, however, that most of these characters have medical and psychological "baggage," say the handful of experts who study them.
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Halloween Character Case File No. 1: Witches
Witches got a mostly bad rap as sinister types who cast spells in the Middle Ages, says Stanley Krippner, PhD, professor of psychology at the Saybrook Graduate School in San Francisco. And it's typically undeserved, he insists. They may be the most psychologically healthy of all the creepy Halloween characters. "In the Middle Ages, some of the witches were probably emotionally disturbed," he tells WebMD. "But in my opinion, most of them were not. They were very good herbalists and midwives. Some of them were surgeons.