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Obama's Enforcer: Not Really Tough Enough
Posted on Aug 20, 2009
By Joe Conason
If the Democrats fail to pass real changes in the health care system this year—rather than a sham that mimics and mocks reform—they will have nobody to blame but themselves. Or at least nobody to blame but other Democrats, notably those in the White House who have never been committed to this most venerable and fundamental aspect of party policy.
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Yet in the months that followed the momentous election of November 2008, the Democrats have possessed the power to fulfill the moral imperative—good, affordable health care for all Americans—that they have pursued since the Harry Truman era. Both the new president and the new majorities in both houses of Congress declared their determination to create the kind of health care system that other developed nations have enjoyed for the past 50 years or so.
Now competing measures that might or might not accomplish that worthy goal are stalemated in Congress while the White House dithers over how best to placate Republicans and conservative Democrats who have opposed serious reform from the beginning.
The ultimate responsibility for this sorry state of affairs belongs with the president, who vacillates between speaking out boldly for a "public option," and permitting his aides and appointees to undermine his message by confiding their plans to sell out.
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Every mistake made by the Obama White House in the pursuit of health care reform can be traced to the political style and ideological prejudices of Emanuel, who has sought to intimidate progressives and empower conservatives, always in the name of winning elections and "getting things done."
A self-styled tough guy who famously likes to prove his point with abusive language and threats, he led the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee during the years when the party regained its majority—when he spent millions to elect the "Blue Dogs," who have done so much to thwart the president's agenda on health, energy and economic recovery.
He repeatedly intervened in primary elections around the country to promote GOP-lite candidates against challengers who actually represented the party's bedrock beliefs. Around that same time, he co-authored a lightweight volume on national policy, titled "The Plan," that explained why he believed that universal health coverage could not be passed, so Democrats should settle for covering the nation's children, which had largely been achieved by then.
All this dubious history was no secret when Obama appointed the combative Chicagoan to run his shop. Although few Democrats trusted Emanuel to hold true to principle, many hoped that he would get things done—and that those things would reflect the progressive outlook of his boss rather than the attitude of accommodation he picked up on Capitol Hill.
Instead and perhaps inevitably, his narrow pragmatism is shaping the Obama administration's approach to reform. As long as some kind of bill passes, Emanuel won't worry when the corporate powers override the public interest once again. He will congratulate himself on a job well done. His Blue Dogs will boast of frustrating that liberal Obama. Everyone will get a nice check from the insurance lobbyists.
But the president's promise will be soiled, and the nation's future will be dimmed.
Joe Conason writes for The New York Observer.
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By nikto, August 24, 2009 at 12:27 pm Link to this comment
Rahm Emanuel is a fake—He is a chickensh-t little hypocrite who fights The Good and sucks up to Evil.
Rahm never met a GOPer he wouldn't bend over for.
Unless Obama replaces him with Howard Dean,
By Sonja Mitchell, August 22, 2009 at 1:56 pm Link to this comment
Please add this word to the dictionaries of the world.
I'm tired of pretending the people have representatives in
Suddenly I understand the marriage of Hollywood and DC.
They are all actors.
I'd rather die, than comply. I won't be forced to pay a private
Conservatives would like the poor to just die off. More conservative votes. Is it all that hard to figure out?
By dsmith, August 22, 2009 at 12:47 pm Link to this comment
Make no mistake about it, Emmanuel is an Israeli-First soldier, who actually served in the Israeli military and even now holds a dual citizenship in Israel and the US.
I remember reading, before the last election, of a lady candidate complaining about Emmanuel not supporting her candidacy because she supported pulling out of Iraq, which runs counter to the Project for a New American Century crowd (Mostly neocon Jews) who are now trying to persuade Obama to bomb Iran. As a sidenote, it was reported last week that American and Israeli Jews told Bush, late in his presidency,how "Smart" he would be seen by the rest of the world if he went ahead and bombed Iran. Of course Iran, like Iraq, is not a threat to this nation, but Israel sees it as a threat, real or imagined, to them. Why should Israel bomb Iran and put their sons at risk, when they can get the US to do their dirty work.
Emmanuel is a neocon foulmouth bully who will always support Israeli policy, even while the president supports a two state solution.
By banjo boy, August 21, 2009 at 11:37 pm Link to this comment
"Obama made one abysmal nomination after the other, filling his cabinet with those who contributed to the economic debacle, Summers"
Summers pushed for and got the repeal of The Glass-Steagall Act along with Robert Rubin, Alan Greenspan, and Sandy Weill of Citi who wanted to buy Traveler's Insurance
By doublestandards/glasshouses, August 20, 2009 at 3:10 pm Link to this comment
Since coming into office Obama and Emanuel have been
By Finn, August 20, 2009 at 3:06 pm Link to this comment
Is it just me, or are other people beginning to worry that our president is just not tough enough for the job? He was elected for change, to lead this country into a new era of politics, one where the undue influence of powerful Washington lobbyists would hit a brick wall. Come on Mr. President. You can do this. Millions of Americans who feel they have no voice are relying on you. Don´t betray their trust.
By rbrooks, August 20, 2009 at 1:05 pm Link to this comment
Rahm Emanuel is doing his job: to screw up any legislative initiative that might offend or inconvenience his corporate owners.
Rahm's DLC-controlled Democratic party lost Congress, lost two Presidential elections - why else would Obama bring him in to overrule the team that swept him into the White House? He's there to see that progressives don't get out of hand. Enforcer, for sure. And progressives are the ones in the crosshairs.
By Spiritgirl, August 20, 2009 at 10:52 am Link to this comment
Rahm may not be "tough enough" for the public option, but then again he's a corporatist. While I do believe that President Obama has gone too far in the spirit of "bi-partisanship" even he has too concede that the corporate owned wing-nuts of both sides really don't have the interests of "we the people" at heart. It is time that as citizens of this nation we stop sticking our collective heads in the sand, believing that the people that we continue putting in office even have "our interests" in mind, they are working for their Corporate Masters! It is time that "we the people" start demanding that Congress, and yes our state and local leaders put our interests ahead of Corporate America!
By Mark, August 20, 2009 at 10:28 am Link to this comment
Don't kid yourself. Everything that has happened under Obama has happened for a reason. And it ain't because Obama suffers from Stockholm Syndrome.
You don't get to the top of the heap in U.S. politics being some doe-eyed, babe in the woods, easily manipulated by the people around you. To the contrary, you have to have a huge ego, equally large ambition and the kind of cunning Machiavelli spoke of approvingly.
This guy was U.S. Senator ("most exclusive club in the world") from the the 5th largest State in the Union. A State which, I might add, has a long history of political in-fighting, deal-making, power-brokering and influence peddling.
You don't get elected U.S. Senator from Illinois, much less POTUS, not knowing how the game is played.
Money = Power.
Wealthy benefactors expect something in return for their "contributions".
The POTUS is delivering for his benefactors. As other posters have mentioned the current "dog and pony show" gives Obama cover while doing so.
BTW, LBJ delivered on civil rights because he had no choice.
The news coverage of black marchers being supressed with fire hoses, tear gas and snarling dogs in this the land of the free was more than most voters of both parties could stand, especially while the U.S. prosecuted a war in S.E. Asia to preserve "freedom" in South Vietnam.
The healthcare debate just doesn't generate those kind of visuals.
Moreover, policies which helped lift blacks out the economic underclass benefitted the corporations which exist to sell crap to the American consumer. It helped the bottom line. Need more proof? See the recent subprime mortgage fiasco. Corporate America loves squeezing $ out of all Americans regardless of race, creed or color
By Jean Gerard, August 20, 2009 at 10:06 am Link to this comment
Problem: Who is this amorphous "Americn public"? The more or less educated, the generous and responsible public, or the nuts who dance to the drum-beat of talk radio? That's one I myself find difficulty in answering. If the latter, then God help us. If the former, where are they? Probably all writing comments to Truthdig and the like, hoping that words will do the trick. Letters to local papers and radio stations? Letters to Congress? Protest marches? Neighborhood meetings? Phone calls to the White House? Donations to Move-on.org? Probably not in large enough numbers to pull us through the knothole.
By Jon, August 20, 2009 at 9:46 am Link to this comment
I no longer believe that Obama is serious about real health care reform. The evidence is his aloofness, the fact that his staff—Emanuel included—have been off message, then on message, then off message again. There is a quality of 'it depends on what the word is means' to the White House's sloppy message control.
Compare this to how fast Obama allowed Geithner to hand over 22 trillion dollars to the banks and Wall Street, and how fast Congress let this happen. 22 trillion dollars. But health care? Confusion, reversals, divided Democrats within Congress, a total mess. But they all signed off on that 22 trillion, didn't they?
When the president wanted to be elected, he sure had the ability to speak clearly from that teleprompter. But today, it's humma humma humma with the GOP in charge of the narrative, with apparently, Obama's blessing. What does this tell you about Obama's resolve? And why are the supporters of a solid public option being called 'the left of the left,' vilified as kooks for wanting the public option? Obama's not playing straight and is being intellectually dishonest—-except for his back room deals with Big Pharma, Big Health Care, and the GOP.
By Big Jess, August 20, 2009 at 9:33 am Link to this comment
Barack Obama is the greatest politician in U.S. history. Never has anyone combined such eloquence and oratorical gifts with such a complete absence of couraqe or principles. (Remember, pragmatism is the diametric opposite of principle.) Deep down this man is a completely disassociated sociopath, which is what makes him such a great liar.
The tragedy of it all is that if he had just followed through on his campaign pledges he could have been one of the half-dozen greatest presidents of all time.
Such a waste of talent for him.
By doublestandards/glasshouses, August 20, 2009 at 9:33 am Link to this comment
This is a year old but still relevant:
By herewegogain, August 20, 2009 at 9:20 am Link to this comment
Oh, he's tough all right…haven't you heard how often he drops the f-bomb?! And that he sent a dead fish to someone once?!
—rolls eyes—
Glad this article was written. Who knows, maybe the little turncoat will actually read it and realize how much damage he's done to the Democrats. Yes, I do hold him responsible for the presence of all these useless obstructionist Blue Dogs!
By doublestandards/glasshouses, August 20, 2009 at 9:19 am Link to this comment
What Emanuel is afraid of is that if the democrats go
It's much worse with the insurance companies and how
By Old Geezer Pilot, August 20, 2009 at 7:41 am Link to this comment
Let blame fall on the right person - Obama. He is a
But he has no product. He is selling out of an empty
It's not about Rahm - it's about Obama.
We gotta get a single-payer plan out this year or the
Tick tock, tick tock,
By grumpynyker, August 20, 2009 at 6:54 am Link to this comment
President Barack Hussein Obama needs to jettison the brothers Emanuel, Timothy Geithner, Larry Summers and all acolytes of the Milton Friedman free-market ideaology from his inner circle. He needs to issue an executive order implementing HR 676 Medicare for all and order Congress to work out the kinks. Next, declare victory in Iraq and start withdrawing troops, consultants, and advisors; do the same for Afghanistan/Pakistan. Close most of the military bases strewn across the globe. Slash the Pentagon's budget by 80%. Then I might start to like him.
By Bob Mitchum, August 20, 2009 at 6:52 am Link to this comment
Wow, damn interesting essay—especially from an old-time Clintonista like Conason.
The appointment of Rahm "Sammy Glick" Emanuel—the greasiest dude who ever lived—the week after Obama's election smelled like death for all things progressive and all things promised.
And now we have the stinking corpse: of the party, health care reform, criminal charges against torturers, criminal charges against the Goldman Sachs crime family, etc.
Mister O-jangles sure dances well though, don't he?
By Ivan hentschel, August 20, 2009 at 5:58 am Link to this comment
Rahm and Rove are both four letter words that begin with R and end with dark and brooding implications. Why do Presidential right-hand men always have to be evil henchmen? Or "men" for that matter?
By Rosemary Molloy, August 20, 2009 at 4:57 am Link to this comment
Long before O. got in, his choice of the warmonger Biden as VP candidate should have made clear his direction to "progressives" and everybody else with an I.Q. over 10.
By M Currey, August 20, 2009 at 4:02 am Link to this comment
I really hope it is not too late to stop the foolish lies, someone stood up at Barney Frank's townhouse style meeting and said the Obama plan was akin to Hitler (I suppose that relates to death squad of doctors). Barney Frank being Jewish told the woman she was foolish and that talking to her was like talking to a dinning room table. With someone like Barney and a few others reform can take place Obama has to get the Democrats to stand together like the Rethugs did when Bush was President.
A lot of people who are 65 allready have theirs but I for one think that my grandchildren will need health care reform. How can you think that corporations will provide health care coveragee.
Most Americans are now working part time jobs that have no coverage. And the wolves (insurance companies) like to charge more and give less because the bottom line is profit. They are the real deciders of who lives and who is denied treatment and dies.
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Amal Alamuddin Gossip
Amal Alamuddin gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
George Clooney post-Venice?
George Clooney did not marry Amal Alamuddin this weekend while we were obsessing over the Beyonce Video Awards and the Emmys. Now that the international entertainment media shifts its focus to Venice then, it's not likely he'll do an Italian wedding during the next two weeks. So there are now new rumours. Full Story
Photo Assumption: Amal & George at dinner
Amal Alamuddin and George Clooney had dinner at a restaurant in Lake Como recently. Body language! Photo Assumption! It's the game way to play to gain insight based only on the highly unreliable art of reading pictures. You ready? Let's first go back in the archives and take a look at their engagement confirmation photos here Full Story
Amal & George: wedding guests, wedding dress
Page Six reported last night that Anna Wintour has been invited to Amal Alamuddin and George Clooney's wedding. Not because they're all that tight, but because Oscar de la Renta is designing Amal's dress. And Anna and Oscar are tight. Full Story
George Clooney is "marrying up"
George Clooney spoke to Variety the other day to sh-t on The Daily Mail some more. Click here to read the article. I understand that he wants to treat them like they treat others and it is indeed kinda funny that they have to just eat all his punches bent over. Full Story
George Clooney vs The Daily Mail
The Daily Mail reported the other day that Amal Alamuddin's ma is pissed that she's engaged to George Clooney because she was hoping her daughter would marry someone from a different background. Obviously not true. They couldn't stick with some sh-t about Amal and George fighting over flower arrangements and the guest list. Full Story
Amal and George: family time in Como
Amal Alamuddin and George Clooney were photographed after dinner in Lake Como last night with his parents. I think they've been there at least a week. Her ma was there late last month too. And they keep saying that Como is where they're getting married. So are they all coming back in September to make it official? Or do they just stay there the whole time to make it an extra, extra long summer holiday? I feel like that might be exhausting. Full Story
Looking like Como
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin spent a few days at his Lake Como home the other day. Her mother was with them. And according to PEOPLE they all had a great time. Also, as previously reported, they supposedly looked at wedding venues. Now US Weekly Full Story
George & Amal pre-wedding Como
Lake Como? He spends his summers there. And that's where George Clooney was seen with Amal Alamuddin on Friday, but not at his villa. Supposedly they were checking out potential wedding venues. Naturally Amal wore white. They walked around hand in hand. Then they went for dinner. According to Aunt Starla – you remember Aunt Starla Full Story
Amal & Angelina?
Wenn, Eamonn M. McCormack/ Karwai Tang/ Getty
Look who else showed up at the Global Summit To End Sexual Violence In Conflict today. Amal Alamuddin, the human rights lawyer. Amal Alamuddin, the really smart, really well-educated, really well-respected barrister specialising in international law. Amal Alamuddin, appointed to a number of UN commissions including adviser to Special Envoy Kofi Annan on Syria and Counsel to the Inquiry launched by UN human rights rapporteur Ben Emmerson QC into the use of drones in counter-terrorism operations. Full Story
George Clooney's Downton wedding?
Gene Young/ Splash
The Daily Mail is reporting that George Clooney and Amal Alamudding are considering getting married at the place where they shoot Downton Abbey because she supposedly loves the show. And since she lives in England and they're a UK paper, that makes them an authority on this wedding. Full Story
Amal & George's wedding date?
Since Amal Alamuddin is based in London, suddenly the Daily Mail is supposed to be an authority on George Clooney gossip. OK. The Mail is reporting that they're hoping to set the wedding for September 12. It may be in a small Italian village. Full Story


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Those who study China's work force say the migrants who powered the country's spectacular growth were mostly men who had rarely finished high school and worked only for money to send their families. Many felt like fish out of water in the city, constantly longing for the countryside.
Today's migrants are 60-per-cent female; many have university or vocational training - and no intention of ever going "home" to the farm.
"The new generation doesn't transfer any money home. They work for themselves, so they can live in the city," says Liu Kaiming, executive director at the Institute of Contemporary Observation, a private think tank in nearby Shenzhen. "They see stories on TV and the Internet that tell them that, if they work hard, they can … buy a car or a big villa."
But their standard of living isn't improving fast enough. Even those who land top-end jobs with foreign companies still face persistently low salaries and restricted social services. China's hukou registration system separates the population into "urban" and "rural" classes, often on a hereditary basis. Most migrants retain a rural hukou, and therefore have to go to hospitals and send their children to schools where they are registered.
The cradle of the current unrest is Foshan, a manufacturing hub outside Guangzhou with some of the highest-paying and most-coveted jobs available to migrants. Millions of workers elsewhere are worse off, yet these are the ones demanding more.
Atsumitec, a Honda parts supplier, was hit by a week-long strike that ended on July 22 when workers won a 45-per-cent pay hike. As they returned to work, hundreds of others downed tools at Omron, another Japanese electronics maker in Science City. After less than a day, management caved in.
Those strikes followed a breakthrough two-week stoppage at another Honda plant in Foshan. News of its 24-per-cent increase soon spread as young labourers keep in touch through text messages and social-networking websites.
"If someone works hard for 12 hours a day and doesn't get paid properly for it, it's not fair. The problem is that management doesn't respect workers enough," says Deng Linlin, 19, who is from central China and works at Yuejing High Technology, a transistor maker in Science City.
Her parents are poor farmers, but sent her to vocational school, and now she's not satisfied with making 1,200 yuan a month to test products off the assembly line. A good working environment is even more important than pay, she says, and if a better job comes along, she'll take it. She, too, wants a business of her own some day.
The growing desire for upward mobility is more than a pipe dream because workers are no longer so easily replaced, especially better-educated ones. The country has tens of millions of unemployed, but few of them can fill high-tech jobs. So while the bulletin board in the employment centre near Science City is covered with openings at Sony, Honda and LG, older workers wait forlornly for something they can do.
"They would be satisfied with being a cleaner, a gardener or a nanny, but these electronics factories want workers who have graduated from high school, at least," says Chen Jindi, a young administrator at the jobs centre. "They prefer girls because girls are more careful."
There may already be a shortfall of two million skilled workers in Guangdong alone - a gap expected to widen as China draws more high-tech jobs while its population ages.
So the country needs people like Ms. Lu and Ms. Deng, even if urbanites don't realize it yet. Premier Wen Jiabao recently hailed migrant workers, saying their "labour is glorious and should be respected by society," but a deep bias remains against nong min gong, who are considered less "civilized."
"The new-generation migrant workers are living in the cities, but the way they're treated by society … is no better than the last generation. This is a big problem," says Zuo Xiaosi, a labour expert at the Guangdong Academy of Social Sciences. "These strikes are about pay, but they're also about better treatment."
And they're about dreams of something better than shift work and crowded dorms.
A week after arriving in Guangzhou, Ms. Lu sends an e-mail update. The job is going well - "I really learn many market skills" - but not life in the dorm. "I'd like to rent a house outside."Report Typo/Error
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Star Fremantle duo Matthew Pavlich and Aaron Sandilands made it through their comeback games unscathed, but fellow AFL veteran Luke McPharlin is set to miss Sunday's western derby against West Coast with a calf injury.
Pavlich kicked two goals from 21 possessions in his side's 30-point win over a plucky St Kilda in Perth on Sunday, while Sandilands (six disposals, 11 hit-outs) got some much-needed game time before being subbed off in the third term.
The pair represent the final pieces of the puzzle in Fremantle's bid to win this year's premiership.
But the Dockers will have to make do without their rock in defence against the Eagles after McPharlin tweaked his calf in the 15.10 (100) to 11.4 (70) triumph over the Saints.
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon is hopeful McPharlin will only miss one week, but scans will determine the extent of the damage.
Lyon said either Alex Silvagni or Peter Faulks would replace McPharlin against the Eagles, who boast marking targets such as Josh Kennedy, Jack Darling, Nic Naitanui and Dean Cox.
The Dockers remain just percentage adrift of fourth spot, but they did it the hard way against St Kilda, whose relentless tackling and ferocious pressure stunned Fremantle in the opening half. The Saints led by five points midway through the third quarter, but two long-range goals from Pavlich within the space of a minute swung momentum Fremantle's way.
Goalsneak Hayden Ballanytne kicked five goals in a best afield display, with four of those goals coming in the opening half when the Saints were dominating.
Lyon said he was disappointed with his team's first-half effort, describing it as the "elephant in the room".
He also conceded Pavlich, who hadn't played since round three, and Sandilands, who was playing his first game of the season, were a tad rusty.
"It's a hard business when Aaron got a Bronx cheer when he gloved one," Lyon said.
"But I think they'll be better for the run."
Jack Steven, Leigh Montagna and Lenny Hayes were terrific for the Saints, while recalled forward Lee booted three goals in the absence of injured skipper Nick Riewoldt.
Riewoldt, who was rested against the Dockers due to soreness in his knee, said he was "locked in" to take on Carlton next Saturday night.
Fellow Saints forward Stephen Milne, who is facing four charges of rape, and Justin Koschitzke could also return against the Blues.
St Kilda won the tackle count 77-46 against Fremantle, but coach Scott Watters said they needed to sustain their effort for longer periods.
"Our efforts from first quarter to fourth quarter slowly taper at the moment and we're aware of that," Watters said.
"We are striving for competitiveness every week, but until you have got three, four, five pre-seasons into a large proportion of your group, you are not going to get that.
"But we will keep striving for it."


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Hello America!
I'm General George Washington, the first President of the United States of America. I'm writing to you today from the afterlife, communicating via this bizarre children's board game called a "Ouija Board" that Matt Rock and the fine folks at Newsvine have set up, so that I could address you via something called an "Internet," whatever the heck that is. Oh, Tyler and Sophie totally bumped the table that time, I saw it! Anyway, I wanted to send you a special Independence Day message from me, and from all of the Founding Fathers. I hope this message is well-received, and that you will enjoy reading my words as much as I am enjoying watching them magically appear on that odd light-producing picture-showing contraption.
America is currently experiencing an era of great turmoil and financial upheaval, and to many of you, It seems things couldn't get much worse. Some of you feel that President Oh... uh... Obama? Did I say that correctly? You people elected a guy with a name like that, did you? Anyway, where was I? Yes, some of you feel that President Obama is good at his job, while others feel he's... oh come on, really? You're pulling my leg, right? You elected a black President? I didn't see that one coming! Hey Jefferson! I owe you a Benjamin! Oh be quiet, Franklin, go back to pouting about our not making the turkey the national bird, you [expletive] [expletive]. Anyway, let's just skip over this subject for now, shall we?
So anyway, yes, America is suffering through a time of hardship and dismay. But the one thing that truly makes America exceptional, the one thing that no statistic or politician or amount of money can draw upon for comparison, is the genuine American spirit and the willingness of the American people to pull together to overcome the austerity of adversity. To buckle down as a nation undivided and to pull in the same direction to recover the wagon from its proverbial ditch. Yes, they know what wagons are, Mr. Inventor. Seriously, someone gag Franklin before I'm forced to slap a [expletive]!
Regardless of your views of politics, or your desires for governance, or your expectations of elected officials, Most Americans are equally interested in what is best for the United States. You may have different views on how to accomplish those goals than the person standing next to you. You may feel some officials are less worthy of their office, while your neighbors may feel differently. But this July 4th, I ask that all Americans celebrate not the course of the nation, or its vivid and fascinating history, or its traditions and cultural customs. I ask that you celebrate the American spirit, for all that is is worth, and in all of its true glory. Because as heated as our discourse may become, and as vitriolic as some Americans defend their opinions, the American spirit rests inside all of us. You are Brothers. Sisters. Friends. The United States is, and forever shall remain, a family. And if you can set aside your petty differences for this one day, perhaps you will find it easier to tug that wagon in the same direction tomorrow. You may not always agree. In fact, you might never agree. But the goal remains the same, and the American spirit which binds all of the great citizens of this nation must never sway or dim.
In closing, John Adams has asked that he get an opportunity to address you, so please welcome... what? We're out of time? Oh, sorry Adams. You'll get to next year, I promise! Oh good lord, stop crying, you sound like that idiot Franklin. Meem-meem-meem, `I'm always second, wah!' What a [expletive]!
Anyway, please have a happy, fun, and safe Independence Day. Enjoy your hot dogs or Tofurkey burgers... what the [expletive] is a Tofurkey? And try not to blow off any fingers, too, it sucks when that happens! Be sure to have a designated driver this evening as well! Thank you for reading, and may God bless the United States of America!
Let's get this party started!
- Sincerely,
General George Washington
1st President of the United States of America


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"When you find someone that has more faith in you than yourself, you know that you are on the right track. That's my story. I owe everything to my wife. 8 years have passed, & we have 3 lovely kids, living out our passions & enjoying each day as much as possible."
Our journey is called Life.
An all-time enjoyer of my time and space
in this adventure called life.
I left behind a whole lot to pursue this dream and thank God it has started to prosper. In each wedding, my vision is to create something personal & unique for you, letting things happen by themselves & capturing the "in-betweens" of life. I will be a friend for you and enjoy your big day through my vision. But, above all, each image should transport you to that moment 5, 15 or 30 years later on down the road.
I am a husband (a blessed husband) and I am honored and humbled that you have found your way here and are considering whether to invite me to photograph your wedding. Weddings are amazing celebrations, comprising all of the huge building blocks of a great existence – love, laughter, new families. Weddings are often called 'big days', but what they are, really, is the start of big, rich lives. Big day, upon big day, upon big day. Forever. (Us married folks know all about it). So, let me say thank you for perhaps making me a part of yours, to help capture a piece of your big life.
Your wedding day is part of your visual legacy. For your kids and grandkids, it becomes a visual inheritance. How do you want it to look? How will you show them all those things that make you and your partner everything you are together? How do you make sure they inherit a valuable visual treasure? Tell me what dreams you have for your wedding day, and we can talk about how to build them inside a frame.
They stand nearby as you share your first kiss as husband and wife. They see every tear, catch every embrace, watch your first meal, first dance and are there every time you give THAT look.
To be able to deal with all that as the next stage of your big life develops, you need someone who feels like a friend sometimes, a professional sometimes, a piece of the background sometimes.
You need YOUR photographer. You need a personal photographer.
does that excite or scare you?
I picked up my first camera in high school. I asked my teacher if I could take it home for the weekend. He said yes. I took some (bad) pictures.
But that was also some of my best work. That was the work that helped me realize I wanted to live out of a camera for the rest of my life. I wanted to make my camera a passport to other people's lives. And needed my camera to mean total trust.
When I am living out of my camera, I need my clients to understand the kind of photographer they are getting. The husband, the father, the crazy guy who is treating their wedding as an experiment.
I believe there is a story in every photo. I'm not interested in documenting the minute to minute details of an event. My job is to capture that one image that tells a much bigger story & make you remember how you felt. I want to create your visual legacy.
Working with couples who see our time together as an opportunity to create art completely inspires me. Some of my favorite images have come out of a mutual desire to experiment in the moment.
In order to guarantee the imagery you have come to expect from me, I need space for creativity. If you have a strict schedule or a shot list, I can not promise the imagery will be as compelling as you would hope. Couples who see their time with me as an opportunity to get away from the chaos and enjoy one another are the couples who provide the space necessary to capture the images that tell a greater story.


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Designation and Validation of a Posterior Anatomical Plate for the Anterior Column of the Acetabulum
Lifeng Zhang, Chuangxin Lin, Shenglu Cao, Yiran Wang, Geng Peng, Yongqiang Xu, Yongzeng Feng, Gang Wang
(Nan Fang Hospital of Nan Fang Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland))
Med Sci Monit 2017; 23:948-952
Published: 2017-02-21
Surgical treatment of acetabular fractures is one of the greatest challenges for orthopedic surgeons. Fixation of most displaced fractures requires extensive exposure, which may lead to complications, including blood loss, neural or vascular injury, postoperative infection, wound healing problems, and heterotopic bone formation.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study was conducted to certify an anatomic plate with an anterior column lag screw guiding device to repair the posterior acetabulum. Complete pelvic spiral computed tomography (CT) scan data were collected from 56 patients. The posterior column of the acetabulum was simulated with a lag screw. The guiding device for the plate was designed by measuring the position of the screw point and the direction and maximum diameter of the screw.
RESULTS: The distance from the screw point to the apex of the greater sciatic notch was farther in women than in men. The distance from the screw point to the ischial spine was also farther in women than in men. The q angle (front inclination angle) of the screw was lower in women than in men. The j angle (camber screw angle) was greater in women than in men. The success rate when using the guided device was significantly higher than when using traditional pedicle screws.
CONCLUSIONS: The guided device was very useful for improving placement success and accuracy rates of the acetabular posterior anatomical anterior column plate using antegrade lag screws, and for reducing surgical risk and injury.
Keywords: Acetylgalactosamine, Fiducial Markers, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate


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'Warbirds' lecture at aviation museum
What Is It: Tonight is your last chance to catch the current Historic Lecture Series at the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum. The speaker is writer and photographer Ken Kula, and his subject is "Warbirds Around the World."
What To Expect: Kula spent 30 years working in air-traffic control as a career, and his passion was also up in the air - he likes traveling to watch air shows. Between his career and his hobby, "Ken has amassed a group of stories and pictures that he will share with the audience," the sponsors promise, including key "moments in aviation history from the 1980s through today."
Event Info: The lecture starts 7 p.m. at the NASW Aviation Museum, on the grounds of the Cape May County Airport, 500 Forrestal Rd., Lower Township. Light refreshments will be served. For more details, see usnasw.org or call 609-886-8787.
Legends in Concert, Bally's, 8 p.m. $32.50 adults, $16.25 children. 609-340-2709.
Joe Holiday All Ages Magic Show, Tropicana, The Comedy Stop, 6:30 p.m.
$20 adults, $10 children. 609-340-4020.
Bally's Atlantic City, Park Place and Boardwalk: Bally's Beach Bar, 609-340-2000 - Brian and the Coconutz, 2 p.m.; DJ Vito G and guests, 9 p.m.
Golden Nugget, Huron Avenue and Brigantine Boulevard: Rush Lounge, 800-777-8477 - DC Duo, 8 p.m.; The Deck, 800-777-8477 - Hawkins Road, 7 p.m.
Resorts Casino Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk: LandShark Bar
& Grill, 609- 431-4100 -
Dale Barth, 5:30 p.m.; Margaritaville, 609- 431-4100 - 2-Stilts, 6 to 9 p.m.; Amberlamps, 10 p.m.
Tropicana Casino and Resort, 2831 Boardwalk: Planet Rose Karaoke Lounge, The Quarter, 609-344-6565 - Karaoke, 8 p.m.; Tango's Lounge, 609-345-7800 - Johnny & Sherena, 8 p.m.
The Windrift, 80th Street and the Beach, 609-368-5175 - Darin MacDonald, Gypsy Wisdom Trio.
The Whitebrier Restaurant, 260 20th St., 609-967-5225 - Kids Karaoke, 6 to 9 p.m.; DJ Mike Heenan, 10 p.m.
Cape May
The Rusty Nail, Beach Shack 205 Beach Ave., 609-884-0017 - Marnie and Nate, 4:30 p.m.
The Merion Inn, 106 Decatur St. at Columbia Ave., 609-884-8363- Dean Schneider, solo piano, Jazz Night, 5:30 p.m.
The Pilot House, 142 Decatur St., on Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-3449 - Special Guest Musician, 8 p.m.
The Ugly Mug, 462 Washington St., 609-884-3459 - DJ Mollo, 9 p.m.
Egg Harbor Township
King's Lounge, 6415 Delilah Road, 609-383-8200 - Live Entertainment by Nancy Malcun and half off appetizers.
A Touch of Italy, 6629 Black Horse Pike, 609-646-1855 - Lisa Camp and Judi Glover, 6 to 10 p.m.
Galloway Township
Pitney Pub, 200 S. Pitney Road, 609-241-8906 - DJ DC and DJ Sev.
Long Beach Island
Nardi's Tavern, 118th Street and The Boulevard, Haven Beach, 609-492-9538 - Pasta and Sinatra, 5 p.m.; 3AM, 10 p.m.
The Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club, 10 S. Atlantic Ave., Beach Haven, 609-492-4611 - Ted Hammock, 3 p.m.
Steve and Cookie's By the Bay, Amherst Ave., 609-823-1163 - Lew London and Chris Sooy, 7 p.m.
Tomatoe's, 9300 Amherst Ave., 609-822-7535 - DJ Sparkles.
Mays Landing
The Dockside Grille, The Inn at Sugar Hill, 5704 Mays Landing Road, 609-625-2226 - Quizzo with DJ Jammin Jeff, 7 p.m.
Sea Isle City
Dead Dog Saloon, 39th Street and Landis Avenue, 609-263-7600 - John McNutt, 9 p.m.
La Costa Lounge, 40th Street and Landis Avenue, 609-263-3756 - The Rockets Duo.
The Ocean Drive, 40th Street and Landis Avenue, 609-263-1000 - Go Go Gadget, 9 p.m.
Shenanigans, 3815 Landis Ave., 609-263-3900 - Reggae, Eclipse.
Springfield Inn, 43rd Street and Pleasure Avenue, 609-263-4951 -Dennis Holmes, 4 p.m.
Somers Point
Clancy's By the Bay, 101 East Maryland Ave., 609-927-6969 - Quizzo, John Lockwood and The National Trivia Co., 8 p.m.
Gregory's Restaurant, 900 Shore Road, 609-927-6665 -Taco Night, Mexican menu and beer discounts, 4 p.m.
Upper Township
Tuckahoe Inn, Route 9, Tuckahoe, 609-390-3322 - Anne Oswald, 5 p.m.
Shamrock Cafe, 3700 Pacific Ave., 609-522-7552 - Open Pool and All Night Happy Hour.
Joe Bronzi, Eddie Clark, Uncle Larry Reeb, Borgata Comedy Club, The Music Box, 9 p.m., $20.
N.J. Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory, Research & Education Center, 600 Route 47, Middle Township, and Northwood Center on Lily Lake, Cape May Point, birding trip, $10 show and go: Photo birding walk, Cape May Point State Park, 8 a.m., at platform. 609-861-0700.
Wetlands Institute, 1075Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor, salt marsh film and guided walk, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.; animal program, 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.; turtle program, 5 p.m.; $8 adults, $6 ages 3 to 12, includes activities. 609-368-1211.
The Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., harbor walk with seining, 10:30 a.m., $8. 609-898-8848.
2013 Designer Show House, Cavalier Cottage, 1109 Washington St., Cape May, across from Emlen Physick Estate, self-guided tours 1 to 4 p.m., guided tours 7 p.m., $15. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or CapeMayMac.org
Fun Day at Playland, 1 to 5 p.m., Playland's Castaway Cove, 10th and Boardwalk, Ocean City, $10 wristband provides 4 hours of unlimited rides, mini golf, go carts, proceeds benefit Community Quest, Inc. 609-646-0388.
"George M!" 2 and 8 p.m., Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, Beach Haven, $45. 609-492-9477 or Surflight.org
"Lend Me A Tenor," comedy, 8 p.m., Cape May Stage, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, Cape May, $35 adults $30 seniors, $15 students. 609-884-1341 or CapeMayStage.org


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Open Identity Exchange OIX
The Open Identity Exchange (OIX) is a technology agnostic, non-profit trade organization of leaders from competing business sectors focused on building the volume and velocity of trusted transactions online. OIX enables members to expand existing identity services and serve adjacent markets. Members advance their market position through joint research and engaging in pilot projects to test real world use cases. The results of these efforts are published via OIX white papers and shared publically via OIX workshops.
OIX members work together to jointly fund and participate in pilot projects (sometimes referred to as alpha projects). These pilots test business, legal, and/or technical concepts or theory and their interoperability in real world use cases.
OIX operates the OIXnet trust registry, a global, authoritative registry of business, legal and technical requirements needed to ensure market adoption and global interoperability.
The partnership eventually developed a trust framework model. Further meetings were held at the Internet Identity Workshop in November 2009, which resulted in OIDF and ICF forming a Joint Steering Committee. The committee's task was to study the best implementation options for the newly created framework.
The US Chief Information Officer recommended the formation of a non-profit corporation, the Open Identity Exchange (OIX). In January 2010, the OIDF and ICF approved grants to fund the creation of the Open Identity Exchange. OIX was the first trust framework provider certified by the US Government. Booz Allen Hamilton, CA Technologies, Equifax, Google, PayPal, Verisign, and Verizon, all members of either OIDF and ICF, agreed to become founding members of OIX.
The Open Identity Exchange was formed in 2010 and addressed the increasing challenges of building trust in online identity:
- Relying Parties must be able to trust that the Identity Provider is providing accurate data
- Identity Providers must be able to trust that the Relying Party is legitimate (i.e. not a hacker, phisher, etc.)
- Direct RP-to-IDP trust agreements are a common solution, but are impossible to manage at Internet scale


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The Bachelor will remain the bachelor for the time being. Spoiler alert: ABC's love-connection reality series wrapped on Monday night without handsome Juan Pablo Galavis proposing to either of the young women selected for the finale. In the closing show of an eventful season, hairstylist Claire Crawley reiterated her undying love for Galavis that she's been expressing since the first episode, while pediatric nurse Nikki Ferrell said she just wants to be a mom. In the final tally, Juan Pablo sent Claire home (she was not pleased) and presented his final rose to Nikki – but that rose didn't come with a marriage proposal. Said Juan Pablo: "I'm not 100-per-cent sure I want to propose to you, but at the same time I'm 100-per-cent sure that I don't want to let you go. I like you a lot. A lot."
Source: People
The late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's final words have been revealed by his former cameraman and friend. Eight years after Irwin's death in Queensland, Australia, from a stingray attack, cameraman Justin Lyons finally talked about the reality star's death during an interview with the Australian TV program Studio 10. Lyons recounted how he didn't suspect anything was amiss when Irwin first came into contact with a stingray in shallow water. "It wasn't until I panned the camera back, that Steve was standing in a huge pool of blood, that I realized something was wrong." An autopsy later revealed that Irwin's heart had been punctured by one of the stingray's barbs and Lyons became emotional when recalling his friend's final moments: "We're saying to him things like, 'Think of your kids, Steve. Hang on, hang on, hang on.' And he just sort of calmly looked up at me and said, 'I'm dying.' And that was the last thing he said."
Source: Zap2it
Jimmy Fallon keeps getting cheekier with each new outing of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. On Monday night, Fallon welcomed actor Jon Hamm, but not just to talk about the upcoming final season of Mad Men. Fallon convinced Hamm to accompany him to the observation deck on top of the Rockefeller Center, where the duo proceeded to photo-bomb tourists taking advantage of the location's panoramic view of New York. Among other setups, Fallon and Hamm chest-bumped each other and shared a foot-long submarine sandwich during the prank. The picture-takers and their subjects were eventually brought into the gag and everyone had a good laugh.
Source: Mashable
Bill Cosby has proven that you're never too old to dive into social media. The 76-year-old comedian uploaded his very first Instagram post Monday while attending the South By Southwest conference in Austin, Tex. With some technical assistance from Facebook techie Dustin Bramell, Cosby posted a short video in which he says, "I'd like to welcome you to my Instagram. As a matter of fact this is the first time I'm doing something that at my age is good for me."
Source: Mashable
Mad Men star Elisabeth Moss finally opens up about her short marriage to Saturday Night Live regular Fred Armisen. Moss and Armisen married in October, 2009, and filed for divorce the following September. "Looking back, I feel like I was really young and at the time I didn't think that I was that young," said Moss in an interview in the new issue of New York Magazine. But the 31-year-old actress says she learned from the experience. "I'm glad that it didn't happen when I was 50," said Moss. "I'm glad that I didn't have kids. And I got that out of the way. Hopefully. Like, that's probably not going to happen again."
Source: ABC News
It's official: Ke$ha is now Kesha. Fresh from rehab for an eating disorder, the 27-year-old Tik Tok singer has announced that she intends to use the dollar-free version for the remainder of her professional career. Kesha – real name: Kesha Rose Sebert – made the change official on Monday by changing her Twitter handle to @KeshaRose. Kesha also posted a picture of herself on the beach wearing a sweatshirt reading "Ima Survivor" along with the caption "Had to go play in the sand."
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Grandma Assaults Naked Intruder to Protect Her Grandson
As moms we would do anything to protect our children. But this grandma's courage really takes the cake.
When 70-year-old Bonnie, a UK grandmother, discovered a fully naked stranger in her kitchen, her thoughts went immediately to what the intruder might do to her grandson, who was asleep down the hall. Thinking fast, she grabbed a baseball bat, and as she told the Daily Mail, "It still didn't impress him that I was going to use it. He figured I was just showing it. So I hit him with it and beat him out the door."
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|Barkadaro Rural School Memory Book
|1934; 2005-2012
|Extent: 4 items
|Accession Number: 2010.015.
|Abstract: Materials relating to growing up and attending Barkadaro Rural School in Ripley County, Mo.
|Processed by: Amber Miranda, October 2010
Repository: Special Collections and Archives, Southeast Missouri State University
Phone: (573) 651-2245; Fax: (573) 651-2666; Email: email@example.com
|Provenance: donated by the book's creator, Judy Hurt Fite.
|Citation: Collection Title, Special Collections and Archives, Southeast Missouri State University
|Restrictions: None
|Historical Note
|Barkadaro was a rural school located in Ripley County Missouri. The exact date that the school was opened is unknown, but it was sometime between 1903-1909, and the school remained open until the 1962-1963 school year. The school averaged 35-60 students a year and included grades 1-8.
|Scope and Content Note
Materials relating to growing up and attending Barkadaro Rural School in Ripley County, Mo.
Includes a book created for the 2005 reunion of the Barkadaro Rural School, located Ripley County MO., by an alumnae, Judy Hurt Fite. The book includes a history of the Barkadaro school, an alumni list, photographs (historic and of the reunion), and memories of alumni. The book also includes copies of the documents that Fite used in her research and addendums added after reunions in 2007 and 2011. Digital copies of the memory books are also available for viewing in the Special Collections and Archives reading room.
Also includes a copy of the Directory of the Public School Teachers of the Southeast Missouri Teachers Association District for the year 1934-1935 and booklet on Fite's family, the Hustedlers. The booklet includes information on growing up in rural Ripley County through the history of the Hufstedler family. The booklet includes information on the family farm, which experienced a devastating fire in 1922, the transition of the children to living in the town of Doniphan to attend high school, then the professional lives of the siblings who went on to teach in rural schools. The booklet also includes many photographs and some diagrams.
|Rules or Conventions: Finding Aid prepared using DACS


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While more than a few of us questioned her judgment when it came to that crazy New Year's Eve catsuit, clearly, age-appropriate is not an issue for Jennifer Lopez. The February Elle cover pics have dropped and (with the help of Joe Zee, obvs), she brings it in leather and, well, more leather. On competing with 20-something pop idols as a 40-year-old mom, she has this to say:
"This is what I do—what, because I have kids and a husband now I'm not supposed to be me? I'm a more heightened me if anything. Hyper J.Lo. Everything I wanted before, I want twice as much now. And that doesn't mean material things; it means to explore more, to think more. Being an artist doesn't start because you're 21, and it doesn't end because you're 51. You are who you are until the day you die."
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|1,500 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|2 nights
Beautifully maintained family home sits amid a small intimate and quiet neighborhood that is adjacent to a non operational dairy farm pasture land and has access to one of the nation's largest National Parks, the Pt. Reyes National Seashore.
Our comfortable, sunny home is an easy 5 minute walk to downtown Pt. Reyes Station where you can experience a warm small town atmosphere with sophistication. Stroll among the artisan shops while dinning on foods at various restaurants that prepare meals using local and organic products. Once explored, you can easily branch out to the many other attractions offered in and around the area. We are also located just minutes from the newly restored Giacomini wetlands where you can view Tomales Bay and endless species of birds and wildlife. You are always within easy access to hiking trails, bike paths and beautiful beaches all surrounded by open space. The Napa Valley Wine Country as well as San Francisco is an easy 50 minute drive away. You can use our home as your base and take day trips or simply relax with a good book outside on the sunny patio while enjoying the quiet that only the country can provide.
The night sky is full of stars and the moon is at your finger tips. There are no city lights or street lamps to diffuse the beauty that only the universe can provide, become a star gazer, enjoy quiet nights. Enjoy a magical experience in one of the most beautiful and sought after areas of West Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Keywords: Comfortable Family Home
Our father moved to Point Reyes Station when he was 4 along with his brothers and sisters made a home in town where their parents owned the Old Western Saloon. Our parents purchased this home in 1959 to raise a family of three and we've owned it ever since. When our parents passed we decided to offer the comforts of home to families who enjoy exploring the coast using the house as a base to rest and recouperate.
Linda Caramagno purchased this house in 1959
Point Reyes Station is a very unique and wonderful place to visit with all the many sites to see and miles of coastland to explore. Not to mention the hundres of miles of trails to hike. We want others to explore and experience the magic this area provides.
The house is very comfortable with plenty of space for a large family or group. The yard is fully fenced and private offering plenty of space to dine and lounge outside. The kids and dogs find the yard to be heaven with it's green grass and open spaces.
The house was comfortable and attractive with everything we needed. A bonus was the collection of toys, which our almost-six-year-old loved. But the best best thing was the huge fenced yard, so we could turn the kids and dogs loose and not worry. Second best was that it's within easy walking distance to "downtown" Pt Reyes Station, so the children's beloved Bovine
Bakery was easy to get their mother to take them to. We want to go back there a lot!
Best Family vacation ever! This property was incredibly clean and comfortable and had within it everything you needed to have a great time. I felt so fortunate to find this affordable and perfect home. The fenced back yard was perfect for BBQing and for ensuring little people did not escape. There are so many wonderful things to do in this area that you can either walk to, or take a short bus or car ride. Plus the owner of the property is a great communicator which is a bonus. We are planning another family reunion and have no doubt that we would want to stay here again!
Spent two nights on a girlfriends getaway in this wonderful cozy, very clean spacious house with everything you could possibly need. The location was perfect - walking distance to town and close to the parks and beaches. We loved it and plan to return!
I spend a great deal of time in the Pt Reyes Station/Pt Reyes Seashore area although it's usually RV camping in Olema. I wanted a non-camping get-away for my daughters, grandkids and myself and this home did the trick. The location is easily accessible to Pt Reyes Station (you can easily walk to town) as well as the National and State Parks and beaches the area is known for. We were a group of 6 and the house provided plenty of space. The bedrooms were lovely, especially the two back bedrooms (master and a smaller "master) which both had beautiful furnishings. The master bedroom contained absolutely gorgeous antiques...we didn't let the kids in that room. The smaller "master" had furniture reminiscent of mine as a child of the 1950s-60s...except much nicer. All the beds were comfortable as were the sofas in the living room. The dining room easily accommodated all of us for meals. Had we not had the oh-so-welcome rain, the kids would've enjoyed the large, fenced yards.and it would've been lovely to have had coffee in back yard. I'd definitely stay here again.
Spent two nights at this cozy yet spacious house with a group of 7. Plenty of room for all of us, and only minutes to walk into Pt. Reyes Station for your daily needs (baked goods, groceries, etc). I love this part of the CA coast, and this house is a great place to start daily adventures from. It was equipped with everything you need. Dealing with the owner/manager was easy, friendly and straight forward. Highly recommend this place.
Great location. Great value. Clean and comfortable accommodations. Could not have asked for more.
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
|Refundable damage deposit
|Pet Fee
|Cleaning Fee (dependent upon number of people)
|Tax Rate
$150.00 Fully Refundable Security Deposit
$100.00 Fully Refundable Pet Security Deposit
3 Night Minimum on all holidays


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Ford would play the general in charge of the operation, according to Variety.
While No True Glory would mark the first feature drama about the war, several Iraq war projects are being developed for TV, including a pilot series from NYPD Blue co-creator Steven Bochco titled Over There.
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The Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1868, making it the oldest fire department in Clear Creek County. The first fire company was formed in December 1969 with hose cars, 300 feet of hose, 50 buckets and one fire engine. In February of 1870 the first fire house was built on the east side of Taos Street, north of 10th. The first fire company reorganized as the Georgetown Fire and Hose Company with the Old Missouri fire hose as its home. The Star Hook & Ladder Company was organized in 1871 at the east end of Alpine (6th) Street between Taos and Griffith. On July 23, 1874, Hope Hose #1 was organized with Tom Guanella as foreman. Its building was located at the west end of Alpine (6th) Street. On the south side of 5th Street between Rose and Taos, Alpine Hose #2 was organized on November 24, 1874. In 1886, the Georgetown Fire and Hose Company had 183 active members and 3,500 feet of hose.
In 1950 the Georgetown Fire Department purchased its first motorized fire truck. The fifth fire house was organized in 1970 and at the ground breaking ceremonies on April 15, 1972 was established as the Georgetown Fire Department Vigilant #5. At the dedication and grand opening of the new fire station, Georgetown also introduced its second fire truck. Prior to the purchase of these trucks, all calls were handled with hose carts and bucket brigade. At one point the firefighters pulled the hose carts behind personally owned vehicles when there was a fire call. With the purchase of the second fire truck the volunteers voted to respond to calls outside the city limits. Of the five fire houses, four remain standing
In 1989, the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department signed an intergovernmental agreement with the Clear Creek Emergency Services General Improvement District (ESD), which was formed in 1988 by the voters in the unincorporated areas of Clear Creek County. As a participant with the ESD, Georgetown contributed to the consolidated fire protection effort in Clear Creek County through intergovernmental agreements with Idaho Springs, Silver Plume, and Empire.
In 1998 Georgetown became part of the Clear Creek Fire Authority, which is presently the governmental entity responsible for providing fire protection in Clear Creek County.
Currently, the volunteer firefighters of Station 4 (Georgetown) operate four pieces of apparatus.
All apparatus at Station 4 (Georgetown Fire Department) is compliant with all ISO recommended equipment.


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