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Welcome to this weeks Whats happening guide. To view the full colour edition full of reviews and news go here: http://www.socs.nuigalway.ie/download/file/2042/Whats_Happening_Oct12.pdf
This is mental Health Week and to help bring a smile to your faces the Societies have lots of fun events planned for you. For a full look at the line up go here: http://www.socs.nuigalway.ie/news_reviews/view/56/
Thanks to all the Society committee members who attended all the training last week, if the enthusiasm shown at the sessions is anything to go by it should be a spectacular year.
If you have a one act play which you need to share with the world full details for submitting your play to the Jerome Hynes one Act Play Series can be found here: http://www.socs.nuigalway.ie/news_reviews/view/57/
Keep all the news and reviews coming in and check out www.socs.nuigalway.ie for the up to the minute Society news.
Welcome to all our new Societies who got recognition during the week: From the Acadamh welcome to Subhóró and Cumann Sóisialta. From the campus here in Galway welcome to English Language and Literature Society, Skeptics Society, Amnesty Society, Irish Studies Society, Healthy Society, Aname and Manga Society and Chinese Society. If you would like to add yourself to any of their mailing lists go to www.yourspcae.nuigalway.ie. Watch out for their EGMs as they will be electing new committees shortly.
Thoughts are beginnign to turn to Halloween watch this space next week for more details of what the Societies have in store for you. As always lots on sale in the SocsBox call down and say hi.
The Independant Colleges of Ireland are hosting a presentation on the American Bar Programme.
Drumming Workshop, hosted by the Students' Union as part of Mental Health Week.
Come play Giant Games with the Students' Union as part of Mental Health Week
Ros na Rún
Tá Ros na Rún ag cuardach fir óga idir an aois ghrúpa 16-18 le páirt a ghlacadh sa sraith atá dhá thaifeadadh faoi láthair.
Carachtar: OisÃn â Is buachaill leochaileach é OisÃn atá ag iarraidh neamhspleachais óna mháthair, bean a bhfuil anáil láidir aici air. Má tá Gaeilge agat agus má tá suim agat san aisteoireacht tar chuig na héisteachtaà a bheidh ar siúl an tseachtain seo chugainn. Seo a leanas an t-eolas: Má tá suim agat éisteacht a dhéanamh seol rÃomhphost ag firstname.lastname@example.com nó cuir glaoch ar lorraine ag 091-558400 chun am atá feiliúnach duit a shocrú le do thoil.
Join ArtSoc for some therapeutic art and creativity as part of Mental Health Week
Irish Dancing 3 classes: 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.
Traditional careers in law is an annual seminar hosted by experts in their particular field. It promises to be an interesting talk.
Rehearsals for dancers in the Musical
Come along to watch sci-fi and fantasy movies, tv episodes, anime's and all sorts. If there's something you want to see email us at email@example.com
CompSoc Monday Mashup is a great way to meet people with the same interest as yourself, We will be holding different tutorials threw out the year and also be playing Rockband, Guitar Hero, Halo 3 and other great console games. There will be a Switch to hook up your laptop and play computer games, share funny videos and just have a laugh!
We hold a weekly meeting every Monday at 7pm to discuss current political affairs, socialist republicanism, and organise events for the year among many other various topics. New members always welcome!!
BÃonn cruinniú seachtainiúil againn gach Luain ag a 7 chun cúrsaà reatha pholaitiúil agus poblachtas shóisialach a phlé. Comh maith leis sin na himeachtaà don bhliain a eagrú anseo i measc go leor ábhair eile. Tá fáilte roimh dhaoine nua i gcónaà !!
Writers' Soc host their weekly meeting. All welcome.
Cumann De Barra are holding an EGM to elect the remaining officers to their committee. The vacant poistions which are elected at the start of every year include 1st year rep and assistant secretary. These positions can be filled by anyone who is a member of CDB and has a proposer and a seconder on the night. This is a great opportunity to get involved in a society on campus and we hope to see you there.
That's right the infamous Macra Speed Dating is BACK!! Come along to the Kings Head Monday the 12th of October from 9.30pm on and try your luck at speed dating - Macra style!!! FREE!!! food, beverages, music and great spot prizes all provided!! All welcome!!
Spirit-lifting, toe-tapping session for mental health week
Join ArtSoc for some therapeutic art and creativity as part of Mental Health Week
5pm Salsa
6pm Intermediate hip hop
7pm Break dancing
A very worthwhile and thought-provoking series of seminars covering topics such as Development, Human Rights Activism, Child Labour and Asylum Seeking on every Tuesday from 6-8pm for 6 weeks. No previous knowledge necessary! Meet experts in the field for an informative and interactive discussion with open-minded people. At the end of the course you will be issued a certificate endorsed by Irish Aid. The 6 week course is just â¬20. Sign up at www.suas.ie or turn up on the night.
Every week we have some of the best jugglers around giving workshops in their chosen area of expertise, so come along if you want to learn how to swing Poi, twirl Staffs, juggle Clubs and Balls, spin Diablos, roll Contact Balls, flip Hats and do .... well cool stuff with Devil Sticks! I think you get the idea! People of ALL skill levels welcome from complete beginner to advanced. If you don't want to participate in the workshop come along anyway to use our equipment and as always feel free to ask anyone you want to teach you anything you want!!
EGM to elect a new committee for the 09/10 year. Proposals for new events for the year. Wine reception afterwards.
Its going to be a deep-stack game that will have a starting chip stack of 15,000
The Prize Fund is probably going to be 1000 euro, maybe even more depending on the
number of people that attend.
Tickets are on sale in the soc box for 20 euro
Also there will be refreshments during the break !
Film hosted by German department with English subtitles.
Weekly Classes in our new art room, all welcome.
An introduction to Mace-style debating, concentrating on simpler ideas like structure, points of information, rebuttal, positional requirements etc. Followed by a "pro-am" debate where fresher debaters are teamed up with more experienced speakers.
Then, time to hit the town once more.
Self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimble is preparing for the jump of his life - to clear fifteen buses to raise money for his abusive stepfather Frank's life-saving heart operation. - very funny
Acting Rehearsals for the principles parts only!
To help make up for the seriousness of the theme of the first film we showed this year (good as it was) we thought we'd go for something a little more light hearted this week! Whether you've seen Wall E already or not it makes a great way to relax on a Tuesday evening.
Free pizzas and refreshments. Make lots of friends.
Come down the Squareyes at Foster Street Every Second Tuesday to enjoy 4 hours of great entertainment by fraging other CompSoc members. This great venue have 50+ machine all top of the range connected to each other with the most recent games. For 4 hours it will be â¬12 with a free hot dog or free milkshake now thats a good deal!
This is going to be a social event. We are going to meet up so that we can get to know each other and then head to the college bar for free fod and refreshments! Should be some laugh! Hope to see you then! :-)
Weekly chance to practice your German. All Welcome
Where is the coolest place to be this Tuesday night? It´s with the Human Rights Soc at the Celler of course! Free food discount refreshments. Now that´s value for money. Come along for a guaranteed night of fun and frolics.
We will be having our E.G.M to elect our new committee for the year and then we will kick the year off by watching Dead Space: Downfall. Afterwards we will pop into town for a chat!! Cya There.
This will be an ecumenical matter.
Comedy Soc will be presenting the best of Father Ted in association with Mental Health Week! Snacks will be provided, as well as the opportunity to win tickets to witness the return of Father Jack in the Galway Comedy Festival the following week.
Join ArtSoc for some therapeutic art and creativity as part of Mental Health Week
An EGM to elect a new OCM. If anyone is intereste,come along!
beginners hip hop lg space 6-7
7-8 ballet
DJ classes with the society. All welcome
Join us for our first get-together meet everyone, make plans for the coming year and elect a committee. All welcome.
"The greatest love story of our time" - Mary
Ever wondered what this whole 'Celtic' thing is about?
Well, we are about to tell you :)
Our Guest Speakers are among the very best - We will have Professor Waddell, from the Archaeology Department, talking about the Ancient Sites in Ireland,
Professor à CróinÃn, from the History Department, telling us about the amusing and amazing achievements of the Irish,
Dr. Isaac, from Roinn na Gaeilge, explaining where and how the term 'Celtic' was created in its modern meaning and
Dr. Ingridsdotter, from Roinn na Gaeilge as well, busting the annoying and pertaining myths around the subject. Things will be kept short, sharp and lively.
And, of course, they will be followed by a reception. And possibly visiting the College Bar afterwards :)
Everyone welcomed!
Be a part of it! Polish Soc will be holding its AGM so come in if you wish to share your brilliant ideas or just find out what's happening with your favourite Soc. We will then go some place nice (College Bar/?) for a bit less officcial part. Hope to see you all there!
Rehearsals for singers in the Musical
Come play with us ;)
Even if you're a complete beginner, or a little bit rusty, just spend an evening or two with us and we'll have you mating your opponent in no time.
Frank Murphy of the Ballymun Community Law Centre will address members of the Law Society. The Ballymun Community Law Centre was set up in 2002 to provide free legal advice, information and access to justice for the people of the Ballymun community. Frank will speak about the work that he is involved in on a daily basis and about the services the centre provides to the people of Ballymun.
EGM of the Skeptics society, to elect a full committee and discuss plans for the year. All welcome!
Join the N.S.S. in supporting Mental Health week in not one, not three, or not even four, but TWO (and count to them we did, and the Lord blessed these events...) events being run at the same time! In aid of the A.W.A.R.E. charity, we will be revisiting our childhoods and playing some games of Bonkers Conkers and Marble Madness. Or maybe some of you could help us come up with rules for an improvised game of Marble Bonkers Conkers Madness....
Sadly, this will be the first ever charged N.S.S. event, but in continuing our tradition, we recieve NOTHING! In keeping with our cheap as chips tradition however, donations will be a minimum of 50cent. So don't buy yourself those 2 Freddo bars and come join us for an afternoon of schoolday revivalism!
Meeting of the Socialist Workers' Student Society. All welcome.
Mainly for kids and the adult beginners from the classes, but you're all welcome to drop down for a game if you wish.
Date: Thursday 15th October
Time: 7pm
Location: Kirwan Theatre, NUI Galway
Speakers: Tariq Ramadan, Rajnaara Akhtar, Dr. Kathleen Cavanaugh, Representatives from the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland and MPACIE
Moderator: Denis Halliday, former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations
Faith and culture are often sensitive subjects which can cause tension and even violence. This is particularly the case where cultures are diametrically opposed on certain issues, as with Islam and the secular culture of the Western World. Nowhere is this tension clearer than in Europe, the modern home of multiculturalism. In recent years, we have seen attacks on embassies over cartoons of the prophet Mohammed and riots in France over the ban on wearing the hijab to name but a few flashpoints. The approach to this diversity has been different in different countries, ranging from a single rule of law for all citizens of a state to a virtual Muslim sub-culture within states. Yet progress in embracing this diversity continues to be made with senior British religious figures even considering supporting calls for courts of Sharia law. Contrary to the Westâs continued struggle with the integration of Muslims in our states, the rules in Islamic countries are as strict as ever. No leniency is offered to foreigners, who face dire consequences should they breach these rules.
It appears there is a double standard and we must ask, who has the right approach? Are we in the West too accommodating or are those in the East too strict? How do we find the balance? More worrisome still, is the fact that many in the West still view Islam as barbaric and feel that it has no part in Western society or for that matter any society. Is this a legitimate standpoint to hold? If so, is it any more or less legitimate than the Eastern view of the West as a hotbed of sin on the road to self destruction? It seems that if these two cultures cannot find a way to co-exist then the conflict will escalate, until one culture proves itself to be âmore rightâ.
The Literary & Debating Society brings together a panel of experts on the subject of Islam in the modern world to discuss how these tensions can be resolved. Speaking will be Mr. Tariq Ramadan, a Swiss Muslim scholar who has been referred to as the Muslim Martin Luther and is regarded as one of the worldâs top intellectuals; Rajnaara Akhtar, a stalwart campaigner against the ban on the hijab and Dr. Kathleen Cavanaugh, chairperson of the Amnesty International Ireland Executive Committee. Representatives from the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland and MPACIE, an Irish Muslim lobby group, will also be speaking. The moderator for the event is Denis Halliday, former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations and the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq from September 1st 1997 until 1998.
Eric a football fanatic postman whose life is descending in to crisis receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Eric Cantona.
Night out to celebrate the handing up of essays or just for the hell of it....
All Members Welcome.
Microsoc held a night-out in the College Bar, NUIG in semester 1 to allow all of its members to meet up; finger food was kindly supplied by the College Bar and a great night was enjoyed by all. The Treasurerâs report contains the financial details relating to this event.
BizSoc, in conjunction with other leading Societies on campus, are delighted to announce that the annual mystery tour will take place this Thursday, 15th October.
It's guaranteed to be an amazing night and who know's where we will end up!!!
Tickets on sale Monday afternoon at the Socs Box and from many other sources too.
More details to follow.
Any questions, ask the BizSoc man at email@example.com
Musicians and music lovers, bring your instrument (and your friends) to the Large Acoustic Room to have fun and play some covers or originals. We'll split into groups by genre so everyone's happy. All instruments and any songs are welcome.
Lowkey, a British rapper who is quickly becoming one of the best political hip-hop artists in the world will perform in the College Bar alongside a local rap artist MC Mupeid, who raps in Irish. This performance is in aid of the Free Gaza Movement and hopes to be a great night of music and awareness in the College Bar.
Study Italian? Erasmus student? Love Italy? Just want a good night out?...Well then, meet up with the Italian Society in Massimos on Thursday night. Daiii...you know you want to!!
BizSoc, in conjunction with other leading Societies on campus, are delighted to announce that the annual mystery tour will take place this Thursday, 15th October.
It's guaranteed to be an amazing night and who know's where we will end up!!!
Tickets on sale Monday afternoon at the Socs Box and from many other sources too.
More details to follow.
Any questions, ask the BizSoc man at email@example.com
Neil Humphreys gives an account of the development of number systems, in particular the invention of the number zero. There will be no mathematical modelling or related concepts. Refreshments afterwards.
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Have a good week
Ríona Hughes
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IASB and FASB issue proposals to address single largest balance sheet difference
08 February 2011
The IASB and FASB have issued proposals that would eliminate the single largest balance sheet difference between the two accounting frameworks today.
IFRS preparers' ability to 'net' or offset certain financial assets and liabilities can create trillion dollar differences on the balance sheet compared with entities reporting under US GAAP.
So, although there would be little change for entities reporting under IFRS, it would have a major impact on US GAAP preparers, particularly financial institutions.
Under current US GAAP, an entity can elect gross or net presentation for derivatives and collateral subject to master netting agreements. The ability to elect net presentation under US GAAP is an 'exception' to the existing offsetting criteria. The proposals would eliminate this exception, as they require offset only when net cash flows, rather than gross, are exchanged between a financial asset and liability. This is not the case for derivatives, where cash flows actually are exchanged gross. This is because the master netting agreement only allows net cash flows in the event of default of one of the counterparties rather than in the normal course of business.
There is no consensus among users on the usefulness of presenting gross or net information about financial assets and liabilities on the face of the balance sheet. Whichever basis is used on the balance sheet however, most users say they would like the data on the other basis in the notes. So what do you think should be presented on the face of the balance sheet? Does it matter if the information on both bases is available?
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) believes the proposal to report derivatives on a gross basis rather than net on the balance sheet is 'counterintuitive, may lead to complexity in practice and can obscure the real position of the entity'. It goes on to say that it is likely to be 'misleading when presenting the leverage, credit risk and liquidity risk position of an institution. Misperceptions regarding the risk exposure of derivatives users may impede the ability of corporations, government entities and financial institutions to effectively manage the business and financial risks to which they are exposed.'
The boards say that the presentation of gross amounts of assets and liabilities generally provides more relevant information than a net presentation. In particular, they believe the gross amounts of derivative assets and liabilities are more relevant to users of financial statements than net amounts for assessing the liquidity or solvency of an entity. A derivative can generally be settled or sold at any time for an amount equal to its fair value. So the boards believe that gross amounts generally provide better information about the entity's derivatives portfolio and its exposure to risk.
There is likely to be a fierce debate on this topic. While the boards' arguments appear sensible for non-financial companies, the ISDA has a point that gross numbers may give a misleading picture of the amount of leverage in a financial institution. Whose view do you support?
Regardless of views on this issue, all entities that have derivatives subject to master netting agreements will be required to provide gross and net information in the notes to meet the user request for, t both gross and net information.. So even though this ED does not propose a change for the balance sheet under IFRS, entities will still need to obtain the information to be disclosed in the notes.
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Shares in the junior iron ore explorer raced to their highest level in over two months on Monday when management upgraded the company's iron ore estimates at its Melombo North target in Cameroon. The drill holes have yielded better than expected results and the miner said it confirmed the large-scale and high-quality potential of its project. The stock enjoyed its biggest one-day jump this calendar year, of 19.4 per cent to 4.3¢, on the news and had rallied 16.1 per cent the day before. It wouldn't have escaped investors that another emerging Cameroon iron ore miner, Sundance Resources, is under a takeover offer. These developments should be a welcome relief for shareholders, who saw Legend's share price plunge to a six-month low of 2.9¢ in late June as the loss of investor risk appetite dragged on sentiment towards the sector.
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The following exclusive interview with Tim Seeley contains minor SPOILERS for ARMY OF DARKNESS VS HACK/SLASH 1. Go read the book first and then come back to read the responses!
1. Margaret mentioned her and Cassie having jobs. What jobs did they get?
TIM: Ha, Cassie was working as a waitress (having had some experience working at a club back in MFM) while Margaret was working at an office as an administrative assistant. Yes, I thought this through even though it's never mentioned again. 🙂
2. Any specific reason for settling in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?
TIM – Not really, other than the fact that I figured it was far enough out of the way that it'd fit into the retirement plan, as well as being sorta Midwestern, which Cassie likes.
3. Vlad's mask can still be seen hanging on the wall in two panels. Does this take place before the epilogue, or are the mysterious hands taking the mask… and putting it back?
TIM – Well, that would be telling, now wouldn't it?
4. The Sam Raimi Oldsmobile ("The Classic") made an appearance in the book. Are there any other AoD Easter Eggs in there?
TIM – I don't think there's any very specific references, though there will be a few laced throughout the series. I'm pretty much an expert in AoD and I'm a general Bruce Campbell fan…so there'll be some deep cuts in here.
5. Dan Leister is back on Hack/Slash! Was this the plan all along, or did things just fall into place for his return?
TIM – He was the guy I wanted for this for a long time…I even steered him towards the covers for the regular AoD series to get him some Ash-practice.
6. This issue had covers from you, Ben Templesmith, Stefano Caselli, and Ken Haeser. Where can we see more of Templesmith's work?
TIM – Ben is all over the place. Currently he's doing a book at Image called TEN GRAND, but he's probably best known for his work on 30 DAYS OF NIGHT from IDW. Also, he's a really cool guy,
Thanks to Tim Seeley for the interview and come back after issue 2 of ARMY OF DARKNESS vs HACK/SLASH in August for another Five Questions with…!
ARMY OF DARKNESS VS HACK/SLASH 1 Reviews
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- Youtube Review
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- Time Wants a Skeleton
What did you think of the issue? Comment below!
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November 25th, 2008 MEETING
The Defiance Township Trustees met in regular session at the Defiance County Commissioners building – 2nd Floor conference room, 500 Court Street, in Defiance Township, Defiance, Ohio, on November 25th, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance the Chair instructed the clerk to call the roll, answering as present were: Daniel Peck, Charles A. Bakle Jr. and Richard Ankney; also present was Tim Houck, Township Fiscal Officer-Clerk. All three (3) members of the BOARD OF TRUSTEES having answered the roll, a quorum was present.
Township employees present: Joe Kolb 16492 Cullen Rd, and James Schlegel (equipment operator and zoning inspector) – 220 Pinewood.
Other(s) present were: Ruth Ann Schofield 15968 Campbell Rd, Penny Bakle 1204 Washington Ave, Carl & Augusta Wagner 24815 Watson Rd, & JoEllen Houck of 8 Deville Drive, Defiance, Ohio.
Review and approval of minutes of the previous session.
a) Chairman Ankney requested a motion for the approval of minutes from the October 28th, regular session as amended. (see strike through in the Oct minutes).
MOTION: Charles Bakle
SECOND: Dan Peck
YEA(s) 3 NAY(s) 0 Passed X Failed
The MINUTE'S for the October 28th, session was approved as amended.
ORDER OF BUSINESS NO. 2 - Review and approval of minutes of the November 18th "special personnel" session.
a) Mr. Ankney requested a motion for the approval of minutes from the November 18th, special personnel session.
MOTION: Charles Bakle
SECOND: Dan Peck
YEA(s) 3 NAY(s) 0 Passed X Failed
The MINUTE'S for the November 18th, special personnel session was approved.
ORDER OF BUSINESS NO. 3 - citizens concerns
a) The chair asked for citizen concerns from the floor.
i) Carl Wagner 24815 Watson Rd asked if the Trustees remained opposed to the Ayersville Water & Sewer Board's (AWSD) effort to mandate residents of Defiance Twp into the Ayersville Water & Sewer District's territory of service.
(1) NOTE: in previous sessions this year the Def Twp Trustees have stated, for the record, the Board's opposition to the AWSD's ongoing expansion by declaring residents in it's district even before water lines have been expanded to that resident's property. It was discovered in one of these past sessions that a court ruling has defined the AWSD's territory which includes areas where water lines have not yet been constructed.
(2) The Board again reaffirmed its opposition to the inclusion by fiat of Twp residents into the AWSD service area, but noted it has been told by its attorney (County Prosecuting Attorney represents the Twp) that the Trustees of Defiance Twp have no authority in this issue.
(3) Trustees Bakle and Peck both lamented the situation and noted that there are two openings on the AWSD Board that will be filled in the spring of 2009. AWDS representatives have in the past informed the Def Twp Trustees that if they have someone interested in running to represent that territory of the AWSD that is in Def Twp they should ask the Highland Twp Trustees to nominate that person. Mr. Peck said he would again contact AWSD to follow up on this. Trustees asked Mr. Wagner if he had an interest in running for a AWSD Bd position – Wagner said he did.
(4) The discussion concluded.
ii) Again, the Chair asked if there were any other citizen concerns.
(1) There were none.
The following financial reports provided to the Board were reviewed.
a) The October monthly Reconciliation – noted a primary checking reconciliation balance of $178,071.54 as of October 31st, 2008….. balance is minus the outstanding checks and Township investment funds.
b) Receipt & Payment reports
i) Receipts for November 2008 were $19,192.31. Payments for November (bills & payroll) totaled $12,695.11.
c) The Cash fund summary through November 30th, 2008, showed an "ending cash balance" of $904,855.85.
d) The unencumbered cash balance "cash available" was $711.889.29 which is the balance after encumbrances are subtracted from the cash balance.
e) Appropriation Status showed that through November 30th, 2008, 17% of the years' appropriations had been expended. The budget is in line with the goals set by the Trustees to put aside a cash reserve to be applied to the 2nd half of the Kiser Road re-build project which is scheduled for the 2009 construction season. All reports will be on file in the Fiscal Officer's office.
f) The fund status report showed:
i) The money market investment fund balance as of 11-31-08 was $720,287.11.
g) The Trustees reviewed and signed the bills for the month.
h) payroll for November was then reviewed and checks signed by the Trustees.
i) Trustees then reviewed notice from the County Treasurer provided as exhibit 4-g which stated that the Township would receive .4% of an estate which is being probated. The Treasurer estimates that the Twp will receive approximately $23.64..
j) The fiscal officer informed the Trustees and the twp staff that the Twp accounts for 2008 will be closed out the last week of Dec and that any purchases (billing info) needs to be immediately provided to the fiscal officer and that no purchases should be made after Dec 20th until the Trustees approve the new 2009 budget during the re-organizational meeting January 13th.
i) All acknowledged their understanding of this normal year end procedure.
Mr. Ankney requested a motion to accept the November financial reports.
MOTION by: Charles Bakle
SECOND by: Dan Peck
YEA(s) 3 NAY(s) 0 Passed X Failed
The November financial reports were approved.
ORDER OF BUSINESS NO. 5 – Zoning - Status update on the following zoning Issues as of this session:
a) The Chair asked for the Monthly Zoning report - Inspector's Report - Mr. Jim Schlegel
i) November 2008
(1) Home Addition Power Dam rd Froelich Permit Issued
(2) Site Review Bowman Rd New Home
(3) Site Review Krouse Rd Fence No permit required
(4) Ref pending problem @ 931 Indian Bridge Ln after more numerous calls to Beneficial Finance I recently learned that Beneficial Finance has given up on this property and are taking a loss. The property has reverted back to previous owners whom has filed bankruptcy. The only avenue I feel I can take at this time is watch for Sheriff's sale and contact new owner.
(a) NOTE: Trustees concurred. The weed problem will be addressed when the property is sold at Sheriff's auction. As this is winter time no action to mow the weeds, by the Twp, at this time will be taken.
b) Chairman Ankney asked if there is any other zoning issues to come before the Board.
i) There were none.
ORDER OF BUSINESS NO. 6 -- Equipment;
a) The Chair asked if there were any comments or concerns from Twp employees on current or proposed new eq.
i) Mr. Schlegel asked to have his name added to the list of Twp personnel allowed to charge items at the TSC store.
(1) The fiscal officer will add Mr. Schlegel to the list.
ii) The Chair noted a need to purchase:
(1) Windshield washer fluid, towels, and antifreeze for twp rd equipment.
(2) Twp rd crew will take care of this purchase.
b) There was no further equipment discussion.
ORDER OF BUSINESS NO. 7 - Trustee Report – Monthly Twp Rd inspection
a) The Trustee Monthly Twp Rd inspection report, exhibit 6-a as completed by Trustee Bakle was reviewed.
i) Mr. Bakle advised:
(1) There should be more berm stone added to corner of Watson and Wilhelm – he reports a 2" fall at present.
(2) Crews should berm and repair pot holes weather permitting as noted on the report.
(a) The Twp crew was provided a copy and instructed to complete the work as noted.
ii) The December - Rd review will be by Trustee Peck
iii) Mr. Schlegel asked for an explanation of the procedure for when he is to go and salt and plow the Twp Roads.
(1) Trustees advised:
(a) Mr. Ankney will do the call out.
b) Project(s) review: –
i) Up-date on existing road projects – there is presently one major planned project for 09:
(1) Kiser Rd project (1 full mile from Keller to Canal) – to be done in 2009.
(a) See minutes forward from the Jan 07 session for project details.
(b) As of 11-25-31:
(i) the engineer's cost estimate remains $270,000 to $350,00 including engineer's office project expense for engineering and project management.
(ii) the Engineer is coordinating some of the drainage work which is to take place this fall and cost is limited to $24,000.
(iii) The Trustees voted in the July session to re-bid the project in Jan – Feb 09.
(c) This item will remain on the agenda until completed
(d) There was no further discussion on this project.
(2) "Sponseller Rd drainage project - drainage will be to Bee-Tree ditch. This item has been on Twp agenda's from March 07. see agendas from March 07 to Oct 08 for details. The Trustees instructed that this project be removed from the agenda until work takes place – possibly if needed in the spring of 09.
(3) Maintenance issues with Krouse Road (no estimated cost)
(a) The twp is building the base for future long term repair.
(b) The Trustees instructed that this project be removed from the agenda until work takes place – possibly in the spring of 09.
(4) Lakeview Drive – replacement of catch basins on lakeview– approved by Trustees in Feb session) (no estimated cost) 2 of 3 had been replaced as of the June meeting..
(a) Mr. Ankney noted that this project was completed Nov 4th.
(5) Twp cemeteries –
(a) Trustees directed the fiscal officer to inform the City Funeral Homes that a fee of $275 will be charged for the excavation and internment of graves in the Twp cemeteries.
(b) RuthAnn Schofield 15968 Campbell Rd was recognized. She asked if the Trustees need a list of those buried in Tuttle cemetery.
(i) Trustees did not request this list.
c) The Chair asked if there were other possible road projects or comments.
i) It was noted that a cross over needs to be replaced on Hammersmith near 20272. This will be a spring 09 project.
ii) There was no other project discussion.
ORDER OF BUSINESS NO. 8 – Handouts were distributed as noted below:
a) The Monthly (November 08) GrassRoots clippings was presented as exhibit 8-a
ORDER OF BUSINESS NO. 9 - Old Business
a) Trustees discussed the hiring of a part time Twp operator to fill the "3rd back up " position recently opened with the promotion of Mr. Schlegel from back up to primary.
i) Trustees conducted interviews during the November 18th special session.
ii) Chairman Ankney asked for a motion to go into executive session for the purpose of hiring personnel including the setting of an hourly wage.
MOTION by: Mr Bakle
SECOND by: Mr. Peck
YEA(s) 3 NAY(s) 0 Passed x Failed
The Trustees moved into executive session for "personnel – hiring & wage determination".
The Trustees returned from the executive session chambers
Chairman Ankney asked for a motion to return to the regular meeting having made no decisions in executive session.
MOTION: Bakle
SECOND: Peck
YEA(s) 3 NAY(s) 0 Passed x Failed
The Trustees moved back into regular session..
Mr. Bakle moved to offer the position (3rd back up) with no benefits and no commitment of hours to Michael Daniels - 21876 State Rte 637-- with a starting pay rate of $11.60 per hour.
Second by Mr. Peck
YEA(s) 3 NAY(s) 0 Passed X Failed
The motion passed.
The fiscal officer is to provide Daniels with Twp employment documents and submit to OPERS.
b) The Chair asked if there was any old business.
i) There was none.
ORDER OF BUSINESS NO. 10 - New Business
a) The Chair asks if there is any new business to come before the board?
i) Mr. Peck asked if anyone has recently checked on the Twp records in the rented storage space at B & B Store & Lock.
(1) The fiscal officer stated that no one has requested record information since the early spring. The fiscal officer noted that at that time the records were in good condition.
(2) Trustees directed the fiscal officer to check the current condition of the records and report back at the December meeting.
b) The Chair again asked if there was any new business to come before the Board?
i) There was none.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: 2nd floor of the Defiance County Commissioners building – conf room EMOC
500 Court Street - Defiance, Ohio
Mr. Ankney then requested a motion to adjourn the meeting of November 25th, 2008.
It was moved by: Mr. Bakle
SECOND by: Mr. Peck
The roll was called and the vote was:
YEA(s) 3 NAY(s) 0 The motion: Passed X Failed
Respectfully Submitted
Timothy J. Houck, Fiscal Officer-Clerk


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A clash of the titans could be on the cards, with Vinery Stud boss Peter Orton aiming superstar colt All Too Hard at a possible autumn carnival showdown with half-sister Black Caviar in the All-Aged Stakes at Randwick.
After showcasing him in Sydney, Orton then wants to take All Too Hard to the world, setting the star for the Queen Anne Stakes (1600 metres) at Royal Ascot in June.
The All-Aged on April 27 is shaping as a battle of the superstars, with Black Caviar, More Joyous and Hay List all having the race on their agenda.
The news comes after All Too Hard's was given the all clear to continue racing after an improved blood profile.
"It has been a frustrating time for all of us and being patient with a horse like him is always very hard," Orton said.
"The easiest option for us would be to have retired him as he has nothing left to prove after his wins [in the Orr and Futurity Stakes] for us. But trainer John Hawkes is very happy to keep going and … we would like to see him race again."
All Too Hard has been restricted to light work since being withdrawn from the Australian Guineas on March 2.
Hawkes plans to give All Too Hard a barrier trial in Melbourne before sending him to Sydney.
When Hawke was asked about a showdown with star rivals, he replied: "We won't worry about any of them. If they turn up, that's good. If not, so be it.''
As Victorian race club officials ponder a season without Black Caviar, Racing Victoria is moving to ensure that future champions can help propel racing back into national prominence.
Racing Victoria chief executive Bernard Saundry said he would be sorry to see Black Caviar's Victorian career end in the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday night, but knows the unbeaten champion has left a legacy for administrators to embrace.
''If there is one thing we [racing administrators] have learnt from Black Caviar, it is that racing needs to move more quickly in promoting our champions. Horses like Makybe Diva, Octagonal … we've moved too slowly with past champions and the public came to them too late in their careers - we need to start telling their stories sooner.''
Saundry said racing cannot rest on its laurels waiting for the next horse to carry the sport to fame and must prepare to actively spread the word about stars to those beyond the racing industry.
''What we've got to capitalise on is the horse itself; that is the key pillar that racing has to distinguish itself as a unique sport,'' he said.
''We need to try and build tribalism around horses because everyone loves to see the great horses win. There is an opportunity through the great three-year-olds we have at the moment like Super Cool and Pierro and All Too Hard.''
Black Caviar's trainer Peter Moody said on Tuesday the mare was in the best physical condition of her career.


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- Pets not allowed
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2013, could be the year of the Mortgage REIT
Although it may sound like a very bold prediction, Mortgage REITs have the ability to demonstrate some of the best gains shareholders have seen in a while. If it wasn't for the Federal Reserve enacting its third round of quantitative easing (and spending $40 billion a month purchasing residential mortgages), investors may have seen 2012's first-half returns carry over into the second half of the year. Instead, most of this year's early returns have evaporated, and unless something drastic happens, things will most likely remain fairly dismal.
Reviewing YTD Returns for FY2012 (Thus Far)
The last 12 months haven't really been all that bad. Yes many of the Mortgage REITs have reduced dividends and revenue has been hindered by such things as prepayments and the purchasing behavior of the Fed, but if we break things down, my 2013 prediction may not look so far-fetched.
On one hand, Agency-based Mortgage REITs had demonstrated some of the best returns during the first half of this year. Companies such as American Capital Agency (NASDAQ:AGNC), Annaly Capital (NYSE:NLY), ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE:ARR), Hatteras Financial Corp (NYSE:HTS), and Capstead Mortgage (NYSE:CMO) returned an average of 8.17%, with the only laggard being ARR, which demonstrated a negative return of 0.42%.
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On the other hand, Mortgage REITs have fallen significantly in the second half of the year due to mounting concerns surrounding a decrease in spreads, a sharp rise in the number of prepayments and the upcoming fiscal cliff. As the number of risks outweighs the potential rewards investors have become a bit antsy and as a result things haven't been so hot as of late.
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Mortgage REITs could appear considerably more attractive and may experience substantial growth during the first half of 2013. Why? Unlike some of the more well-known high-yielding dividend stocks such as Verizon (NYSE:VZ) and General Electric (NYSE:GE), Mortgage REITs actually offer investors somewhat of a tax-shelter against the upcoming dividend tax increases that will come to fruition as a result of the Fiscal Cliff.
Current Taxation Designation
According to a recent article by Doug Ehrman, "Under the current tax law, dividends are taxed at a flat 15% rate, giving this type of income a tax-advantaged status over wage income. As things stand, dividends will be treated as ordinary income for the 2013 tax year, meaning that, at the highest tax bracket, the tax on dividends will rise from 15% to 39.6%. The plan also calls for an income tax hike that will raise this top rate from 35%. The hike will be smaller for those folks not in the top tax bracket, but in all cases it is significant".
The dividend payments that are made out by most Mortgage REITs to their shareholders are generally taxed to the investor as ordinary income. This classification remains true unless the dividend distributions are considered to be "qualified dividends," which are then classified and taxed as capital gains. Otherwise, the dividend will be taxed at the investor's top marginal tax rate. One of the good things about this is the fact that a portion of the dividends paid by REITs may constitute a nontaxable return of capital, which not only reduces the investor's taxable income in the year the dividend is received, but also defers taxes on that portion on the investment until it is sold at a later date.
Several Positives to Consider
When it comes to some of the bigger Mortgage REITs such as Annaly Capital, Hatteras and American Capital Agency, near-term acquisitions could be on the horizon. Although it was announced that Annaly has plans to acquire the remaining shares of Crexus (NYSE:CXS) in an effort to diversify its holdings portfolio, American Capital and Hatteras may not be too far behind.
As a result of the continued pressure the Federal Reserve is placing on the Mortgage REIT sector (by acting as a pseudo-mREIT and buying up $40 billion worth of mortgages a month) many of these firms may need to implement strategic countermeasures. One possible countermeasure could be the acquisition of a smaller, non-agency firm such a Chimera Investment (NYSE:CIM) or Newcastle Investment (NCT). Though no official plans to acquire either have been announced, both would offer off-setting assets to many of the agency-based Mortgage REITs.
In the case of such Mortgage REITs as Armour Residential, investors have already voted on and approved a strategy that allows the firm to diversify through the purchase of non-agency MBS.
According to my fellow contributor, Smart Equity, "ARR invests primarily in hybrid ARM and fixed rate residential mortgage backed securities that are guaranteed by any government-sponsored Agency. Looking at the current situation where the Fed is committed to purchase Agency MBS, the shareholders of Armour Residential approved and amended the company's charter to include non-Agency in the MBS portfolio. This flexibility will allow the management to drive the company smoothly through the current challenging environment".
Lastly and most importantly, Capstead Mortgage recently announced its plans to initiate a $100 million dollar share buyback plan, which could benefit investors quite nicely. According to SA Contributor Hawk Invest, "The company's Board of Directors seem to think the stock is undervalued and it has authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of its outstanding common shares. Since the market capitalization is about $1.2 billion, a $100 million buyback is significant as it represents around 8% of the market cap".
The buyback isn't the only value proposition to consider; shares are currently trading in-line with their 50-DMA, at a 10% discount to their 200-DMA, and at a 14.04% discount to their current book value per share of $13.89. If we consider all three of those numbers and then account for the company's current yield of 11.90% ($1.44), potential investors have quite the value and income play at their fingertips.
Final Analysis
Although the next 12 months could end up being quite positive for such names as Annaly, American Capital, Armour, Hatteras, and Capstead, I still think investors need to be a cautious before establishing a position.
Diversification, whether through investment or acquisition, is going to play a vital role for most of agency-based Mortgage REITs and may in fact be the best countermeasure against the Fed.
Lastly, and in terms of the very attractive double-digit yields that the agency-based Mortgage REITs offer, I'd keep a watchful eye on the pressure the yield curve may face over the next 12 months. If pressure eases dividends may in fact rise, and if pressure continues to mount and U.S. Treasuries sustain levels that are at or near all-time lows, I'd avoid putting all my eggs in one basket.
Disclosure: I am long AGNC, HTS, CMO, ARR. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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If you were married since the last time you received an SS card, and you changed your name on your marriage license, then that is your legal name and you cannot obtain a replacement card in your prior name (unless you state that you are not married on your SS-5 application -- which would be misrepresentation).
When you applied for the marriage license, you had the option of retaining your prior legal name (which if you were previously married, would be your previous married name). You also had the option of having your prior married name (if you were divorced in the past), as part of your divorce.
Based on all of the above, if your current legal name is XXXXX XXXXX name, then the only way that you can get an SS card with your maiden name is XXXXX XXXXX the Superior Court for a name change, and then use the court decree as evidence of your legal name.
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Remington Arms Company Comes to Huntsville
Alabama Govenor Robert Bentley made an appearance in Huntsville, Alabama to help welcome Remington Arms Company to the state. The oldest arms manufacturer in the country is making its newest location Sweet Home Alabama.
City and state leaders gathered for the press conference at 2pm Monday to offically announce the company and the 2,000 jobs that will be coming to the Huntsville/Madison County Area.
Remington's CEO, George Kollitides, said that one of the reasons that Huntsville, Alabama stood out above the rest is the Alabama State motto, "We Dare Defend Our Rights."
As it was stated several times during the press conference from the Mayor of Huntsville to the Alabama State Govenor, Alabama's support of the right to bear arms was key in helping get the major company to the area.
Govenor Bentley handed over large replica of the Alabama State seal and said, "Welcome to sweet home Alabama." Madison County Commissioner Dale Strong said that the past year they have gone through the rigious process of getting the company to Huntsville. He jokingly called it the "best kept secret in Huntsville."
The 2,000 jobs over 10 years will make Remington one of the top three private employers in the Madison County. All leaders present said they look forward to this being a very happy and beneficial partnership.
Remington Arms Company, LLC, ("Remington") headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods and products for the hunting, shooting sports and self defense markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816, the Company is the nation's oldest continuously operating manufacturer. Remington is privately-held and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Remington Family of Companies has 23 locations across 14 states employing over 4,200 people and distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.


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Peter is always coming out with gnomic utterances/pronouncements. 彼得經常發表一些高深莫測的意見。
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We should get some lockers for Noisebridge and then set policies amenable to whatever Ever is trying to do.

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On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 10:36 AM, Jonathan Foote <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:

Like others noted, the policy depends on whoever maintains the
 lockers, and undoubtedly varies from place to place. Counting on
 contents staying
 unmolested is likely subject to Murphy's law, unless you make
 arrangements with the maintainers (who may not appreciate the wasted
 space).

 Have you considered one of those lock boxes that real estate agents
 use to store keys?
 http://www.amazon.com/3-Alpha-Combination-Lockbox-Realtors-Locking/dp/B000RYH0I4

 It's not big enough for an alien city, but it does have the advantages
 that it's not easily removed,
 can look reasonably legit if you put it in the right place, and it's
 not big enough to call the bomb squad in.

 Or do what the Jejune Institute folks did and install your own locking
 box (they asked permission.)

 On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 12:16 AM, Ever Falling <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:

> i'm wondering if anyone knows the policyĀregardingĀthose lockers you find in
 > train stations or amusement parks where you insert a quarter, take the key,
 > and lock up your items and then when you come back and open the locker you
 > get the quarter back. If something is left in the locker for more than a few
 > days do they reset the locker with a new key and dump whatever is inside? Is
 > there a difference in policy for the lockers that take your money opposed to
 > the ones that give the quarter back? I'm asking because i'm thinking of
 > using one of these lockers in a low profile location (like a swimming pool
 > or gym or something so they don't think "oh crap terrizm it's a bomb
 > inside!") as a dead drop for a clue in a puzzle and i don't want it to be
 > reset before the person is able to get there. also i'm hoping to use one
 > with the quarter return feature so that the quarter itself might be part of
 > the clue. is there a specific name for those types of lockers? I'd really
 > like it to be like in MIB 2 where a locker in a train station is left alone
 > for a long time (enough to house a little alien town!). thanks for any help.
 >
 > --
 > Trying to fix or change something, only guarantees and perpetuates its
 > existence.
 >

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While the St. Louis region awaits the grand jury decision in the shooting death of Michael Brown, area hospitals have been meeting to prepare for anything. DePaul Hospital received a few patients in August when the looting and demonstrating occurred in Ferguson. They, like other hospitals, are preparing for the worst to serve anyone in need of medical attention.
Because of recent events in Ferguson, SSM Health Care has set up an incident operation center at its headquarters to support the incident commands at the seven SSM hospitals in the area. Mike Harris, the Network Emergency Preparedness Manager said, "We're not expecting the world to fall apart but were going to be ready for it if it does."
The hospitals are members of a group called STARRS, the St. Louis Area Regional Response System. Pam Walker the St. Louis City Health Director said, "We really work hard to always be ready. So whether it's Ferguson, losing power, a big storm coming through, or a terrorist attack, we have a huge hospital system in our grasp."But St. Louis has long been a war zone: a city where violent crime (perpetrated almost entirely by individual black males, whose collective inability to restrain from criminality compels both white flight and businesses to relocate elsewhere) happens with such frequency that bodies shredded by bullets or full of gashes from knife-inflicted wounds present Air Force trauma surgeons a "battlefield" scenario.
To be blunt, the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS), offers Air Force trauma surgeons insight into a world white flight and segregation allow them to avoid: "They typically don't get to see gunshot and stab wounds," said Capt. Scott Fallin, administrator of the St. Louis program. "Being here in the inner city prepares them for some of the blunt-trauma injuries they will see." [SLU's 'battlefield' helps train military personnel,St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 2-22-2011]:
ST. LOUIS • Air Force Dr. Dan Bruzzini sits behind a one-way mirror prepared to provide a handful of military medical personnel a glimpse of what they can expect once deployed to "bad-guy land."
On a table in the adjacent room, a sheet covers a $250,000 mannequin-like machine that resembles a young child with a bad belly wound and a less obvious head injury.Bruzzini keys a microphone. The simulation begins.
"There's been an explosion at a downtown marketplace," he says over an intercom. "Expect casualties in 30 to 60 seconds."
He says medics have found a 6-year-old boy under a collapsed wall. At Bruzzini's command, the team removes the sheet. For the next 20 minutes, using a computer program that manipulates the boy's vital signs and other body functions, Bruzzini throws a series of medical problems at the team. The strain is obvious as they struggle to keep the "patient" alive.
It's a feeling Lt. Col. Bruzzini knows well. He based the scenario on an experience of his in a six-month Afghanistan tour in 2007.
For several years now, St. Louis University Hospital has been among the final stops for many Air Force and Air National Guard medical personnel headed to combat zones. Here, Bruzzini and more than a dozen other Air Force and Air National Guard doctors, nurses and technicians teach an intense two-week program designed to prepare the students for the serious injuries they are certain to treat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"You have to give people the tools, the training and the experience beforehand," said Bruzzini, 42, of Webster Groves. "Otherwise, you're setting them up for failure."
The partnership between the Air Force and the hospital came about because of, in part, the downsizing of the military medical system that began more than a decade ago. The cuts closed military hospitals. As a result, most Air Force medical personnel now tend to work in smaller clinics and treat few serious injuries.
"They typically don't get to see gunshot and stab wounds," said Capt. Scott Fallin, administrator of the St. Louis program. "Being here in the inner city prepares them for some of the blunt-trauma injuries they will see."Hospitals are already prepared for whatever the "Justice for Michael Brown" mob sends their way, courtesy of a black population in metropolitan St. Louis that has long been engaged in an internecine war against itself (and the unfortunate white people who happen to be victims of - so called - "random" knock out game attacks or gun violence).
It's important to note one of the only ways to bring the black community together (and stop the violence - momentarily - in their community) is for them to find common ground in standing behind a black criminal who they feel was "executed" by a white cop.
Damn the evidence and testimony (with seven or eight blacks in Ferguson testifying to the grand jury on behalf of the Darren Wilson account of his encounter with Michael Brown, who all now live in fear of "snitches getting stitches") proving Michael Brown deserved to be face down in the streets of Ferguson; the 2008 "A Call to Oneness" in St. Louis, where 20,000 blacks marched to end black-on-black violence in St. Louis, has finally found grounding in the "Justice for Michael Brown" movement.
What do you mean "A Call to Oneness?" Well, it's yet another great moment in black history (just a notch or two below the black community in St. Louis providing a "battlefield" worthy of Air Force trauma surgeons to prepare for the conditions found in the theater of war). [Anti-violence march in city draws 20,000, ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, 06/02/2008]:
El Howard, 13, sat with his sisters on the wooden steps of their four-family flat on Newstead Avenue in St. Louis on Sunday. They talked about what they see on the sidewalks around them — syringe needles, beer bottles, drug pushers and crime scenes. They can't walk anywhere without being asked for money. They are never out past dark.
But on this day, the siblings saw something different — thousands of people, mostly African-American men, peacefully marching down their street, calling for an end to violence. The miles of marchers pointed to the sky and chanted, "One, one, one," prompting those lining the streets to join in.
As the last of them made their way past, El thought about what he had seen. The teen looked up and said: "It's inspiring."
The march was part of an initiative, "A Call to Oneness," organized by local church leaders along with civic, public and private institutions. Organizers wanted to march through crime-plagued areas and send a positive message to young black men.
"When you are one of the cities which leads the nation in homicides, you don't have many options in terms of thinking about doing something," said the event coordinator, the Rev. Freddy James Clark. "When we march through north St. Louis, we hope to create a moral climate. We hope to reclaim, through the vehicle of reconciliation, respect for the other and sanctity of life."
There was no official count, but organizers estimated that they had surpassed their goal of 20,000 participants. The procession stretched the entire length of the nearly two-mile route, which started near Page Boulevard and Kingshighway and ended at Tandy Park in front of Sumner High School.
The initiative grew out of a chat between Clark and Eric C. Rhone, a board member of the Regional Chamber and Growth Association. Disgusted over the grim statistics, they realized it was time to stop waiting for others to fix the problem. The march was the culmination of three days of workshops and discussions over issues facing African-American men. Organizers were planning a meeting Thursday night to plan their next step.
The march came at the beginning of summer, when crime rates usually rise, and after a deadly couple of months that put the city's homicide pace far above last year's. During one day in May, five people were murdered.
Many along the route said the march helped restore the sense of pride and community they felt when the Annie Malone May Day Parade followed the same streets. Two years ago, that parade moved downtown for more space.
"Things like this in the community, in the 'hood' as we say, remind us that we need to fight together ... that we're not just one person trying to fight this big old problem," said Thomas Maxwell, 56, who lives in Dellwood but grew up near the march route.
Those reminders are important. Fighting a drug problem, he said, he was homeless for three years and spent 18 years in prison for robbery. He now has custody of two of his children and plans to become a counselor.
"Things like this gave me strength to get back in there and struggle," he said.
If you can't laugh, you'll never understand the joke.
Those marching for "Justice for Michael Brown" do nothing more than resurrect the exact same spirit that compelled the Civil Rights agitators in Selma, Montgomery, Birmingham, Little Rock, Atlanta, Greensboro, and other southern cities to rebel against a system only hoping to keep 2014 Detroit from ever happening.
But 2014 Detroit did happen, proving the fears of those daring to defend the legitimacy of a system designed to perpetuate a civilization only whites are equipped with maintaining... correct.
And now, with an entire metropolitan region fearful of violence that could destabilize life in St. Louis, only one fact is clear: in 20 years, the "Justice for Michael Brown" crowd will be considered natural Republicans by white conservatives.
But St. Louis will still provide an environment where the Air Force trains trauma surgeons for the rigors of war, for the exact same reason black people occasionally organize to march against crime, gun violence, and homicide in the city... "Being here in the inner city prepares them for some of the blunt-trauma injuries they will see."


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SHAPESHFTR - born of the spirit of evolution. As pilots our perspective continues to change as we see our surroundings differently season to season or year to year. Our sums of experience shape these perspectives, and adding all the variable conditions equals the output experience. The medium remains consistent, but how one chooses to express with it generally evolves. SHAPESHFTR is fine art coupled with bold graphic design on our premium medium platforms, the Harrow and Honalee. The boards morph from a larger piece into individual pieces. We have evolved our moving visual from a short format into a full length film. The pilots push their riding boundaries to form a part that represents their personal style. Things change- we are all SHAPESHFTRS
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Robert Gates Book Confirms Our Worst Fears about Obama
Former Obama Secretary of Defense
Robert Gates Confirms our Worst Fears
Sacramento, Calif. – Move America Forward (MAF), the nation's largest grassroots pro-troop organization, says the revelations in the new book by former Obama Secretary of Defense Robert Gates confirms that Obama's politicized decisions on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in a disastrous foreign policy for the United States.
MAF also signaled approval of comments from Senators John McCain and Lindsay Graham to assign partial blame to Obama's Administration in the disturbing resurgence of Al Qaeda in Iraq. Obama withdrew troops to meet a domestic political objective rather than America's foreign policy interests.
"When militant Islamists with ties to Al Qaeda overran Fallujah in recent days, killing Iraqi police and civilians alike, it was a confirmation of what we've said all along – Obama's withdrawal of troops was premature" said Danny Gonzalez, MAF communications director.
"This never would have happened if we had negotiated a State of Forces Agreement and insisted on a small residual force of American trainers and at least one highly trained rapid response team of warriors."
Move America Forward sharply criticized President Obama in 2010 for taking credit for our troop's successes in Iraq and the increased security that had brought violence levels down to their lowest point ever.
"Rather than negotiate an agreement that would have allowed a small force of American troops to remain in Iraq and ensure continued peace without Al Qaeda, President Obama's administration chose instead to walk away from our commitments and pull all troops out.
"Due to his shortsightedness and his need to please the anti-military wing of his liberal party, President Obama has now taken Iraq back to 2005, before the surge, when the terrorist's violence threatened to tear that country apart."
"In light of Secretary Gate's revelations that Obama doesn't truly support the mission or believe in his own Afghanistan strategy, we fear the same pattern will emerge in Afghanistan if President Obama doesn't learn from history – the success in how America ensured peace after WWII and Korea."
"Now in Afghanistan, we are faced with the same difficult decision of how to decrease our involvement militarily without allowing another terrorist stronghold to develop that can threaten our security. It is time for sound foreign policy decisions, not more politics from Obama," concluded Gonzalez.
Move America Forward, a registered 501(c)(3) charity, based in Sacramento, supports our troops and their missions in the war on terror. Move America Forward is supported by hundreds of thousands of pro-troop activists, veterans and military families across the nation. To date, they have shipped over 200 tons of care packages to our troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Getting the gun out quickly and drawing a bead on a target, I decided, would challenge even Billy the Kid.
In contrast, Hell on Wheels often has too much happening to get a bead on where the story is going.
The bead embroidery on the back of her coat said "Revolution."
And then I place the bead into the other jar, which has begun to fill up.
It also takes years of training to be able to sew, embroider, bead, and otherwise embellish these clothes.
This cut is continued until the bottom of the bead is reached.
But I haven't got much hope from what may be in that bead bag.
If the bead is completely saturated, it retains its opalescent appearance.
I hastily drew a bead on the big one's forehead, fired, but it didn't stop.
I sat on one of the stools and my brother sat in the corner where he could draw a bead if either of the men showed fight.
mid-14c., bede "prayer bead," from Old English gebed "prayer," with intensive or collective prefix *ge- + Proto-Germanic *bidjan "to pray, entreat" (cf. Middle Dutch bede, Old High German beta, German bitte, Gothic bida "prayer, request"), from PIE *gwhedh- "to ask, pray." Shift in meaning came via beads threaded on a string to count prayers, and in phrases like to bid one's beads, to count one's beads. German cognate Bitte is the usual word for conversational request "please." Also related to bid (Old English biddan) and Gothic bidjan "to ask, pray." Sense transferred to "drop of liquid" 1590s; to "small knob forming front sight of a gun" 1831 (Kentucky slang); hence draw a bead on "take aim at," 1841, U.S. colloquial.
1570s, "to adorn with beads," from bead (n.). Meaning "to string like beads" is from 1883. Related: Beaded; beading.
1570s, "to adorn with beads," from bead (n.). Meaning "to string like beads" is from 1883. Related: Beaded; beading.
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Preservation: protecting resources, ecosystems, and structures for present and future generations
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My camera is the size of a deck of cards and is easy to carry with me in a pocket. I find that I notice more details of nature when I have it with me. While I observe the broad sense of my environment being in it, when I have my camera, I feel the urge to capture the beauty of individual details to hold to them to view later. Maybe it is the morning mist that changes minute by minute, or the vibrant color combinations, or the softness of an evening sunset.
I found that during the healing from cancer, I had a greater need than before, to document information I wanted to share with my family. If my life was shorter than expected, I wanted to share the stories. Or use my talents to create photo collections, not only to document life, but also tell stories along themes.
I have a photo collection of park benches. I am currently working on an art journal of my photographs of park benches and poems about them. I got the idea when I was on a trip and saw a beautiful park bench dedicated to the Popcorn Man, who sold popcorn on the beach in Santa Barbara, California. The bench was so beautiful with inlaid mosaic tiles; I could not help but capture it with my camera.
Then I began to notice other benches. I saw their unique designs and how they fit into their environment. There was one made of snowboards in Buffalo, New York and another dedicated to a now deceased park lover on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla, California.
I photograph the benches and then photograph the view of what someone might see when sitting on them. I write poems about the people and critters that might stop to rest on the benches. This specific interest in photography has opened new doors of joy and inspiration.
Documenting Survivorship
The Creative Center in New York City has a program for cancer survivors to document their life and experiences through art including photography. Check out www.TheCreativeCenter.org. Their book, Still Life documents the stories of twenty-five cancer patients as they were introduced to photography as a healing practice.
Family Story Collections
My mother was the storyteller of our family. She shared with us lots of stories of her younger years and relatives. We asked her to write down the stories, as well as our favorite family recipes. She included photos and gave each family member a copy of the album for Christmas. It is a wonderful treasure. Someday soon, I'd love to create my version of this book with my favorite recipes to give to my children.
Pick-Me-Up Books
Older children or adults might enjoy using their own photographs to create a story. My daughter left me with her cat when she was traveling. I was sick at the time and as I lay on the couch, I noticed this cat did some really funny things. I photographed his antics around the room from my vantage point. This humor (and the cat) was great for me and I began to feel better. Later I put the photographs in a little book, with comments, as if the cat was narrating the story about his vacation at my house. I gave the book to my daughter when she returned. These little books pick up your spirits, as they provide the reader with humor or comfort.
Create-A-Page Book
On key birthdays for my mother, our family created a scrapbook of birthday wishes. Each family member was given a loose-leaf scrapbook page to create a message with photos, poems, or collage art. This is also great for sending healing messages to both adults and children.
Additional Resources - photograph collections
Hodel, Page Monday Hearts for Madalene (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2009)
Solomon, Linda The Key: Celebrated People Unlock Their Secrets to Life (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2007)