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LSU is forging ahead with plans to reunite its law school and main campus, and leaders say the process is on track to be completed by Jan. 1.
LSU's Board of Supervisors approved the plan at its March meeting, and the Law Center this month submitted plans for the realignment to the American Bar Association, which ultimately must sign off on the law school's new status as part of LSU's flagship, rather than a separate entity in the LSU system.
"I'm truly pleased and excited with how this has proceeded so far," Law Center Chancellor Jack Weiss said.
Weiss said he believes the new framework being developed will give the Law Center stability — setting it up as many other law schools are established, within flagship universities across the country. The LSU Law Center, located on LSU's Baton Rouge campus, was originally part of LSU until it was separated out in 1977.
Weiss said plans in the works will allow the Law Center to retain the ability to make law school-specific decisions, such as on courses or programs, on its own.
"We at the law school feel that we very much need to be able to continue to operate flexibly and nimbly in the highly competitive law-school market," he said.
He called the reabsorption into LSU the "best of both worlds."
When the realignment is complete, Weiss will report to LSU's provost. He said any disagreements, if they arise, can be handled by LSU President and Chancellor F. King Alexander.
"We think there are undeniable significant benefits to both the law school and the main campus from our reintegrating with the main campus and having a closer working relationship," Weiss said.
He said he hasn't gotten much feedback on the move. The changes will be largely structural, though Weiss said they will provide cost-saving efficiencies and give students of each campus more opportunities — either through law students taking advantage of classes and other services through LSU or vice versa.
A prelaw program also is expected to be created. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Committee on Colleges will have to sign off on the proposal, in addition to the American Bar Association, before it takes effect.
"I've tried my best to communicate to our faculty, students staff and alumni that, if this is handled correctly, it will be a great benefit to the law school," Weiss said. "Thus far, I think I've been proved right in telling our community that I do think that it is possible to have the benefits of this closer relationship without giving up the flexibility that we really need."
Alexander, who has been a proponent of the plan, has praised it as a way to increase academic and research opportunities for students and staff, while building unity on campus.
The Law Center has about 600 students and 40 faculty.
Weiss said he thinks the realignment will strengthen the relationship between LSU and the Law Center.
"In general, I think it's very important and will be very beneficial for the Law Center to think of itself as LSU and for LSU to think of it as a part of it," he said.
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Shaikh Mohammed bin Yaqoob bin Ishaq Kulaini. & Al Kafi
Other sources http://www.kulayni.com/english/
Birth: His exact year of birth has not been recorded. However, it is mentioned that his birth had already taken place by start of the imamate of the 11th Imam, which lasted from 254 A.H to 2560 A.H. Thus if he was 9-10 years old at this time, (an age when children begin to understand matters), then he must have been born around 250 A.H. He was born in the village of Kulain, about 38 kms from the Iranian city of Raiy, which was an important city at that time. His father was also a scholar. Thus Mohammed bin Yaqoob al Kulayni was born around 250Ah, which was the period of imamate of the 10th Imam, and then when he was a little older, it was the period of the imamate of the 11th Imam.
Kunniyat: His kunniyat (agnomen) was Abu Ja'far.
An interesting coincidence is that the name of all the three compilers of the 4 basic books of ahadeeth( al-kafi, Man la Yahdharuhul Faqih, Tehdheeb ul ehkam and Istibsaar fi mukhtatafil akhbar) is Mohammed, and the kunniyat of all of them was Abu Ja'far. Together they are called 'mohammaduna thalatha' or the three Mohammeds. Another interesting fact is that even in later times, around 11th-12th century, three more important books of ahadeeth have been compiled, and the names of the compilers of all these three books are also Mohammed, and are called Mohammedun Thalatha al Awaqib. . These are (1) Mohammed Baqar bin Mohammed Taqi, famous by the name of Allama Majlisi. His book is Biharul Anwar, in 14 volumes. It is a treasure house of the teachings of the AhleBayt. (2) Mohammed bin Murtadha Muhsin Faidh Kashani. And the book is Al Wafi, in 26 volumes (3) Mohammed Hurr e Ameli, the book is Wasael us Shia and covers Shia Jurisprudence. It was originally in 6 volumes, but was later divided into 20 volumes. These scholars are called Mohammedun thalatha al Akhir(the last three Mohammeds).
Title: His laqab(title) was 'Thiqatul Islam', the one trusted by Islam and Muslims. He was respected and trusted by all muslims and all have given him this title
Family and early life: His family was very learned and his father was a very well-known alim(scholar) and the sheikh and leader of the other Ulema of the village
Teachers: History has recorded the names of 36 of his teachers, prominent amongst these was Abu Ja'far Barqi Ali bin Samri, and Ali bin Mohammed Samri who later became the 4th special naeb(representative) of the12th Imam. Another of his teachers was Ali bin Ibraheem Qummi, the famous author of tafseer e Qummi. Ali bin Ibraheem Qummi was a companion of the 11th Imam, hence this tafseer has been written by a companion of the 11th imam. This implies that it was written by the author after hearing it from the Imam himself. Hence this tafseer is highly regarded in the circles of learning.
Students: History has recorded the names of 15 of
his outstanding students. The kafi has reached us through three of these. These
are: Ahmad bin Ahmad Katib Toofi,Mohammed bin Ibraheem and Abdullah Safwani.The
latter is a descendent of the companion of the 7th Imam, safwani, to whom the
Imam had said,"Safwan, we like everything about you, except that you hire out
your camels to a cruel, tyrant king. It is related that once when the kazi of
Death: Kulaini died in Baghdad in 329 A.H. The year he died is called 'tanasirul nujoom' or the year of the breaking of the stars, because during this year it was observed that a lot of stars appeared to break and fall. Also, it was a year that saw the death of prominent Ulema – Kulayni, followed by the death of the father of Sheikh Sadooq, Ali bin Babwayh Qummi. The 12th Imam's special naeb(representative), Ali bin mohammed, too, died in this year. This year also marked the beginning of ghaibat e kubra( major occultation) of the Imam. Hence this year is called the year of the breaking of the stars, as it appeared as if the stars of the sky were breaking and falling towards the earth, and stars of the sky of knowledge, too, broke and fell.
His age, when he died is calculated to be about 80 years.
According to the Christian calendar it was the year 941 AD. His salatul mayyit
(prayer over the dead body) was recited by Mohammed bin Ja'far Husseini abu
Qaraat. He is buried in
However Sayyed Ne'matullah Jazaeri had related another event. According to him, a great opponent of Shias established his rule in Baghdad He wanted to stop the people from visiting the graves of the Masoomeen(a), and decided to destroy them. He decided to begin with the grave of The 7th Imam, it being closest to Baghdad. Preparations got underway, when someone informed him that the Shias believe that the bodies of their Imams do not decay in the graves. The king replied," let the grave be opened. If what they say turns out to be true, I will close the grave with great honor. If I find the body decayed, I will consider my actions justified". But someone else told him," you do not need to go far to check their claim, because they claim the same thing for their Ulema as well. One of their Ulema is buried in Baghdad itself. Open that grave. If the body is still fresh, it can be concluded that their faith is the correct one. Thus Kulaini's grave was opened, the body was found to be so fresh that he appeared to be asleep. Even the color of henna on his nails had not faded. The king was impressed. He ordered the grave to be closed and a dome erected over it
Some details about his life: His initial schooling
took place in the city of Raiy. Later, he came to be known as Shaykh ul fuqaha
(the leader of the jurisprudents) in Raiy. Then he migrated to Baghdad and
started teaching there. Even in
His Books: Ruqatul Aimma(a collection of letter penned by the Aimma, Kitab al-rijal( a book about the transmitters of ahadeeth), Kitab ta'beer ar-ru'ya( a book on the interpretation of dreams. It is said that a better book on this topic has not been written till today). Kitab al madh' al Aimma( a collection of poetry in praise of the Aimma),Kitab ra'd al Qaramata(a book denouncing a sect who had invaded the Kaaba, robbed the Hajar e Aswad, and kept it in their land for 17 years). However, his greatest contribution is the al-kafi.
Al-Kafi: This book is Kulaini greatest contribution. It is a collection of 16,199 ahadeeth, comprising weak and strong ahadeeth, but no forged ones. One of the principal features of the work is that the traditions are presented systematically in chapters according to their subject matter
The Kafi is divided into 3 parts: 2 volumes of Usool e Kafi, comprising ahadeeth on beliefs, 5 volumes of Furoo' e kafi containing ahadeeth on jurisprudence, and 1 volume of Rawdhatul Kafi. Rawdha means garden. It is a type of shia encyclopaedia, containing ahadeeth not covered in the other volumes. Thus it contains assorted ahadeeth about, eg, the life and times of our Aimma and their opponents.
About the background and importance of Kafi: Conditions during the times of our aimma were very hostile for the shias. Still the companions and students went to the Aimma to gain some knowledge, but before they left home they used to inform their families about their final will, because they could never be sure of returning home. Thus during the 6th Imams' time, too, his students came to him to learn something, so much so that the Imams' teachings began to spread everywhere. There was a time during the 6th Imams' time when Banu Abbas and the Banu Umayyah were fighting for power. They each had already had an enemy to contend with, and could not give much attention to the happenings in Madina.Later when Banu Abbas came to powr, Masoor Dawanaqi decided to shift the capital from Damascus. Thus a new city, Baghdad, was built which again diverted is attention away from madina. His students managed to write books, 400 of which were very important. These are called Usool. But then the tyrant rulers got scared and tried to stem this knowledge from spreading. False mujtahids were brought in, and the "Ulema" attached to the court started issuing fatwa and relating ahadeeth .Going to the Imam to solve ones problems or to learn from him was taken to mean that one was working against the ruler.
Hence we have the case of a man in Kufa, who had divorced
his wife but later regretted his actions. He did not know what to do, When
someone told him to go to
Hence we find that during the 7th Imams' time, the episode of Ali bin Yakteen. Ali bin Yakteen was a close companion of the Imam, and a minister in the court of Haroon al Rasheed, by the imams' permission. Once Ali was gifted a very expensive dress by the King. When the dress remained unused for 1 year, Ali sent it to the Imam as part of khums. In those days the khums had to be paid only to the king. Giving khums to anyone else meant instant death. The Imam accepted all other articles, but returned this dress with the message: keep it, you will need it. Later it so happened that Ali fired one of his slaves. The slave went and told the king that Ali has close ties with the Imam of Madina, and has even sent him the dress you gave him, as part of khums. The king immediately summoned Ali and asked him to get the dress. Now Ali understood why the Imam had returned the dress. Ali sent a slave home to fetch the dress. On seeing the dress, Haroon was pleased and ordered the slave to be killed as punishment, and thus Ali bin Yakteen was saved.
Ishaaq bin abi Umair was a companion of the 6th Imam, and had compiled many books. When the ruler got wind of his activities, the police came to arrest him. While the police were arresting him, his sister dug a hole in the courtyard and buried the books there. She exhibited this presence of mind, because she knew very well that she may not see her brother again, but the books must be saved. Thus Abi Umair was arrested, but the sister was unable to meet him. The house was searched by the police, but not a single book was found. Still Abi Umair was not released for 14 years. When he was released, 14 long years had passed. As soon as he came home, the first question he asked was not about his wife or children. The first question he asked was about the books. The sister informed him about their whereabouts. She had been too afraid to retrieve the books, for fear of spies. After 14 years when Abi Umair retrieved them, some of the paper had decomposed, some of the ink had faded. However a major portion of the work was saved. These are the conditions in which the Imam was propagating Islam.
Bear in mind
that till the time of the 11th Imam, the Shias were not overly
concerned about preserving ahadeeth, because whenever they were faced with a
problem an Imam was there to solve it. Even during the initial stages of the
minor occultation, they had recourse to the Imam through his nominated
representatives. But when Husain bin Rouh was appointed the representative, the
Shias grew concerned as their Imam was in occultation and Hussain bin Rouh was
in taqayyah on the orders of the Imam. It was at this time that Kulaini migrated
First he collected whatever he could of the 400 books of Usool. Then he sorted them topic-wise. Remember that the students of the Imam would spend the whole day with the Imam and would write down all the queries answered by the Imam, without arranging the material topic-wise. Thus every page was a jumble of topics ranging from Greek philosophy to Indian medicine to salat to beliefs of Islam etc. However, given the circumstances even noting down the queries and their answers was a major achievement. Next, Kulaini himself traveled all over the Islamic world to collect ahadeeth. As soon it would come to his notice that a person in a particular village knows a hadeeth, he would go to that village, even if it entailed journeying over great distances, to hear it from him personally and write it. He refused to appoint anyone else to go in his stead, so that he could be sure that the written hadeeth tallied word for word with what was related by that person. This process went on for 20 years. Thus the kafi came into existence. After Kulaini, this type of work was done by others too, but Kulaini was the first to undertake this task. Today no mujtahid can issue a fatwa without studying every hadeeth of the Kafi. He compiled the book and gave it to his students. During those times writing was not popular, because it was very difficult to get paper and ink. Thus the preferred method was oral transmission. Hence Kulaini would read out the ahadeeth to his students and they would memorize them. Then the students would recite the ahadeeth and he would hear them. When he was satisfied that a student had learnt all the ahadeeth, he would give the student permission to narrate them on his authority. This permission was called Ijaza e Riwayat, and was an important permission in those days. Thus his students were instrumental in spreading these ahaheeth, till such a time when printing became popular and books began to be printed.
Bear in mind that the importance of the 4 basic books (kutub e arba') for the shias is the same as the importance of the sihah sitta for the ahl us sunna, the difference being that while they claim every hadeeth in the sihah sitta to be sahi(authentic), we make no such claims about every hadeeth contained in these 4 books. It is for the Ulema to investigate and verify the status of each hadeeth. Together the sahi Bukhari and the sahi Muslim contain 7000 ahadeeth, while the Kafi alone contains 16,199 ahadeeth. This, when these two compilers worked in very favorable circumstances, whereas Kulaini worked in a hostile environment, amongst the opponents of Shia Islam, the rulers were against him, and he had no one to help him. Yet he managed to collect more ahadeeth than the compilers of Sahi Bukhari and Sahi Muslim put together.
This was the only book of ahadeeth compiled during minor occultation. Thus it was compiled in the presence of the nominated representatives of the Imam. The 4th and last representative of Imam died shortly after Kulaini's own death. And, of course the Imam himself was well aware of the existence of this book and also knew that this was going to become a basic book of the Shias. If there was something very wrong about this book, the Imam would have pointed it out or would have forbidden the compilation. But we find that nothing of this kind happened. On the contrary, it is said that Kafi reached Imam e Zamana, and he is reported to have said,"this book is Kafi(enough) for our Shias." This is one of the reasons it is called Kafi. However this incident is not proved.
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Ted Simons: It is a question that never seems to go away. Why do some children appear to enjoy harassing and intimidating other kids? Bullying has always been with us, but in recent years, schools have focused on fighting back and elected officials are taking the problem seriously. Anti-bullying summit is taking place tomorrow on ASU's Tempe campus. It's sponsored by stop bullying Arizona, an initiative led by Phoenix's first lady Nicole Stanton. And our next guest is the keynote speaker at the event, Dr. Dan Olweus, who developed the Olweus prevention program which is uses in more than a dozen countries and thousands of schools across the U.S. It is good to have you here, thank you for joining us.
Dr. Dan Olweus: Thank you.
Ted Simons: Let's start at the beginning. Define bullying.
Dr. Dan Olweus: Yes, well, typically three criteria for defining bullying. It is a negative behavior, aggressive, kind of aggressive, proactive behavior, and, second, it is typically repeated pattern or behavior, but it can be single episodes as well, but definitely some repetitiveness, and finally and maybe most important, there is a power imbalance between the perpetrator or perpetrators and the targeted, the victim. So these are the three basic criteria.
Ted Simons: So basically, you've got the power vacuum there or the power imbalance there. You've got aggression and you've got repeated action. Repeated action is that different in how bullying was categorized, we should say, in years' past?
Dr. Dan Olweus: I think it was never categorized really.
Ted Simons: Yeah.
Dr. Dan Olweus: So when I started in -- I did the first -- what is generally considered to be the first scientific study of bullying actually in the '70s, and it was published in the U.S. in 1978, both aggression in the schools and bullying in the schools and victims at school but anyhow, at that time, we had little knowledge to really define -- make a clear definition. Very soon afterwards, we had suicides in Norway, where I moved, and that -- and that is nationwide campaign, international campaign, and then it was important to develop a criteria. So, these criteria, I defined them then at that time, and gradually they have been very well accepted in research literature and among practitioners as well, but with the advent of cyber-bullying, there has been some concerns about do they really apply in the same way? And other things suggesting that this criteria can also be applied relatively well, but, of course, sometimes you have single episode, for instance, posting a negative video or something like that, which can be spread to a large audience. It is not repetitive in the ordinary sense. I think we need to do more research. But it is typically, I think, definition can be, probably used also for cyber-bullying.
Ted Simons: Could be determined as repetition if the video is seen by more than one person.
Dr. Dan Olweus: Exactly.
Ted Simons: Okay. So, who are bullies and how do they become bullies?
Dr. Dan Olweus: Yeah. We have a lot of information on that actually. So, one can say, first, maybe the important point -- if we start with the victims, they are typically children, youth, who are kind of cautious, sensitive, somewhat have difficulty asserting themselves maybe. But under certain circumstances, almost anybody can be a victim. And but and the bullies, they typically are aggressive, of course, which is implied hopefully, but also other forms of rule-breaking behavior. In school, they often break other rules and engage in more antisocial activities. The important thing what we have now, accumulating more knowledge of the long-term consequence of these things. So, the victims, we have no more than 30 studies for them-- school victims, what happens to them later, maybe six, 10 years later. And we see that they are still very much marked by that. They have much more problems with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and so on. And for the bullies, this rule breaking behavior follows many of them and in particular for boys, and they are much more over represented in crime activity. So, I have this study in Sweden where we follow up 800 boys from which went up to age 24, and we see then that 35% of them have at least three convictions by the age of 24. And the base rate is only 10%. Almost four-fold increase in relatively serious -- so this means that this has long term outcomes, long term consequences for the victims and for the bullies, and not just a passing school problem. Therefore, it has also public health implications very much so and costs to society, because both groups are over-consumers of the health and social services of society. So they will cost society a lot of money actually.
Ted Simons: We have a better definition of what bullying is. We kind of know who the bullies are and who are the victims are and who they may become. You developed a program. Talk about the program and talk about the best way to prevent bullying. Let's talk about schools mostly because that seems where it goes on the most.
Dr. Dan Olweus: Yeah, absolutely. This has been very much focused in the school. The first important, of course, who should have responsibility for stopping these behaviors? And when we started, the typical idea was that this is something that parents should address. Students themselves should address them, or it should be the school. But gradually -- research, gradual marked change in the view of how this – who's responsibility it is. It is very clear that the main responsibility lies with the schools. We have kind of a social contact, you might say, parents provide their children and they have the right to expect that no child should be exposed to this kind of humiliating, degrading treatment. It is a violation of a fundamental human right actually. I think it is more and more accepted that it is really the school's responsibility, and legislation in the Scandinavian countries, in several states here also make it very clear that it is the school's responsibility. So, that is an important point, of course. What kind of program we have. This program was first developed in the 80s in the context of a nationwide campaign. We followed 42 schools over 2 1/2 years and we could see after eight months, work with the program, programs go down by 50% approximately. As the result being replicated in a number of -- we had more than 30,000 students involved in intervention projects and we can see why using this program in a systematic and with fidelity, you can get very considerable reductions.
Ted Simons: What does the program involve? We don't have much time left. Give us an overview of what you are targeting. What are you telling the schools?
Dr. Dan Olweus: Three different levels, at the school level, at the classroom level, and individual level. Of course important to have the principals be positive to do something, but the teachers are the key agents. At the school level, we know that much bullying occurs in the recess period. Must have good supervisor system with the adults out and ready to intervene. Classroom, school level, we introduce classroom rules or school rules against bullying. We don't bully in our schools. We should help children to get bullied. If we know someone who is bullied, tell an adult about that. If you have identified problems you must follow this up with very clear procedures of finding out this and make it clear to the bullies that this must stop and we will have some consequences, negative consequences if you don't follow these. This should be followed up in regular planned meetings, involving the parents often as well.
Ted Simons: Does that work? Does a kid, a bully, even a victim, when they hear about you should do this and should do that, these are kids. I don't want to be a snitch. I don't want to be seen as being weak. Does it really work?
Dr. Dan Olweus: That's what I say we now have replications and we have also now seven good projects in the U.S. actually, particularly in Pennsylvania, with more than 40,000, and we can see clear reductions, but in particular, I mean, you must have not only good program, you must have a good implementation model so that this becomes part of the everyday life of the school. Not just a single episode and sending the teachers on some course or something like that. It must be part of the everyday life of the school. It's a changing school culturally.
Ted Simons: And response has been good so far from teachers, educators, parents?
Dr. Dan Olweus: Yeah, people who use it are very pleased with it and get very excited about it. So, and this summit I think is a good initiative really. It is a good start. It will take time to get this in good shape, but absolutely very important.
Ted Simons: We are looking at the web site right now. Anti-bullying summit scheduled for tomorrow at the Tempe campus, Arizona State University. You are the keynote speaker. It is good to have you here tonight. Thank you for joining us. We appreciate it.
Dr. Dan Olweus: Thank you.


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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini, Tomato and Basil
Recipe by Bev I Am
A grill recipe to use your summer vegetables! This recipe works well with chicken, but another option is to substitute pork loin.
Top Review by Bergy
Bev you have done it again, another 5 star recipe! Perhaps in the instructions the marinade ingredients could be placed at the bottom of the ingredient list so there is no confusion where tthe marinade cuts off. I loved the tomato & zuke in the chicken it adds a subtle flavor. I took the liberty of increasing the garlic to 2 cloves and added 2 chopped jalapeno to the tomato & zuke stuffing. Great recipe. I'm now going to look through your others MMMmmmm good Thanks Bev
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6-8 oz each)
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 large zucchini, thickly sliced
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- olive oil, for basting
Directions See How It's Made
- Prepare a fire in a charcoal grill.
- Butterfly each chicken breast half by slicing it horizontally from one side to within 1/2 inch of other.
- Open like a book and sprinkle to taste with salt and pepper.
- For Marinade: In a shallow baking dish, combine ingredients.
- Add chicken and turn to coat all sides.
- Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Layer tomato and zucchini slices and basil leaves inside each chicken breast.
- Close and secure with toothpicks.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken breasts over a medium fire, turning often and brushing occasionally with olive oil, until juices run clear when pierced by a skewer, 20-30 minutes.


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Would You Pay $1,000 For A Facial?
We're big fans of Paul Labrecque and his eponymous salon: From their divine hair treatments to kick-ass spray-tanning sessions, they're quite the Manhattan beauty destination, no doubt. But a facial that costs more than some people's rent? We're a tad skeptical. The Cut blogger Aja Mangum tried it out, and here's what she had to say … The 90-minute treatment consists of microdermabrasion and two laser treatments. The first, Laser Genesis, "feels like warm beams of pulsating light and is meant to tackle fine wrinkles, large pores, and uneven skin texture." Sounds good, so far. On to the skin-tightening Laser Titan portion of the show, which Mangum describes as feeling like her face "was being scorched by a branding iron." Ruh-roh.
A wise derm once told me that if it's painful, it probably isn't too great for your skin. While the writer reported that her skin looked more "radiant" and some fine lines were "slightly diminished," she also admitted that she'd seen similar results from less spendy facials. Apparently it takes a few months for the full meal deal: The Titan "bruises" collagen in order to promote new growth, so, you know, guess we'll all have to wait and see. But gee willikers! Botox is starting to sound better and better. [The Cut]


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Professor Writes In NY Times 'I Want to Be Friends With Republicans' -- But They're 'Taught Cruel Rhetoric'
Sunday's New York Times carried an op-ed by a liberal professor in Florida titled "I Want to Be Friends With Republicans." A better headline would have added "But They're So Misguided."
David James Poissant began by describing his distaste for having to make friends with men who didn't share his politics: "I had friends, plenty of friends. If I wanted more, they would be liberal, super-educated friends who could do rhetorical back flips over the Fox News jargon I was sure these husbands would spout if politics ever came up, which, were I to lead this group, would never happen." Then he realized at least some conservatives were human:
I realize now that my prejudices against conservatives were, in many ways, just as uncompromising as the prejudices I'd often projected onto them. They were just people. Not issues. Not votes. People whose daughters go to school with my daughters, whose dogs run away and come back and run away again, whose hands found my shoulders and who didn't judge, the night I wept over a friend who had taken her own life.
But his conservative friends need to listen to his liberal/socialist ideas:
Some say there was a time when Americans got along better by not talking politics or religion. But extending kindness doesn't have to mean keeping your mouth shut. I want to be friends with Republicans, but I don't want to be friends with Republicans if I don't also get to talk about why I think food stamps and socialized medicine are good ideas. Sure, I like to fish, but I don't want to sit in a boat with someone for hours if we're forced to keep quiet on the subjects about which we care most...
We need to be able to say what we believe without belittling one another. We need to not pretend that things used to be easier when things used to be easier only if you were white and straight and a man. We need to stop imagining that things will get better if we keep hammering away at each other, because, every time we hammer, our resolve thickens and is harder to chip away at when we finally put those hammers down.
But, mostly, we need to listen. Not every conviction is worthy of respect, but when you hear someone out, you're forced to acknowledge a person's thinking and, thereby, his humanity.
Poissant has a serious problem granting humanity to conservatives. He patronizes -- they don't really believe this stuff, they're just regurgitating "cruel rhetoric" because they're inexperienced in the human condition:
If you've done it, you know it's not easy. A guy in my group will say that people on welfare don't want to work, and if they don't want to work then they shouldn't have kids, and if they have kids then those kids should be taken away. I'll want to shriek, but I know this guy. If his sister lost her job, he'd take care of her and her daughter. If he couldn't afford to, then he'd want the state to step in. No way would he consent to seeing his niece dragged away because his sister couldn't pay her bills.
He's not a cruel person, just someone who's been taught cruel rhetoric. The failure isn't one of empathy, but imagination. That single mom could be his sister. He just hasn't seen that yet.
Perhaps Poissant should begin by listening to the reality that some people on welfare don't want to work. It's not just "cruel rhetoric." It's also a reality that people who roll out of bed in the darkness and go out and work hard all day might resent people who don't. Perhaps he will need to defend the idea that liberal really think it's best when there are no requirements that someone at least try to find work and try to prove they're poor before they get benefits like food stamps. He could even watch some Fox News.


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Fifty-two years ago, in the studios of WBBM in Chicago, Richard Nixon rejected theatrical makeup to cover his dark stubble and opted instead for a dusting of a powdery substance called Lazy Shave. When the cameras went on for that inaugural 1960 presidential debate, John Kennedy projected youthful vigor and Nixon looked like the sinister figure emerging from the political sewer in a Herblock cartoon in The Washington Post.
The mythology surrounding the Kennedy-Nixon debates has underscored the obvious truth of the television age: Visuals matter. But there is also a less obvious debate lesson from half a century ago – preparation matters as much as looks. A well-rested Kennedy stretched out on the bed in his hotel suite and batted around likely questions with aides as if he were preparing for a Harvard exam. Nixon, exhausted from his campaign travels, spent a few pre-debate hours alone with his yellow legal pad.
For all the hype, presidential debates are not windows into the souls of the candidates nor are they precisely etched character sketches. Instead, they are endurance contests shaped by rehearsal, memorization and salesmanship. It is why debates offer clues about how the next president may make policy decisions in the Oval Office, but provide little new information about the values that animate the candidates.
In reality, there has been only one truly spontaneous moment during the fall presidential debates – and it reflected badly on both candidates. During the first 1976 debate between accidental President Jerry Ford and unlikely Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter, the audio feed from Philadelphia's Walnut Theater went off for an excruciating 27 minutes. During the entire time, reflecting a total failure of self-confident improvisation, both over-rehearsed candidates stood awkwardly behind their lecterns as if tethered to the spot.
This history helps explain why the trail is pretty cold when you search for revealing moments from Barack Obama's and Mitt Romney's voluminous debate histories. Both men are far too methodical for much free-range ad libbing with the presidency at stake. Sure, Obama during the run-up to the 2008 New Hampshire primary superciliously described Hillary Clinton as "likable enough." And, yes, last December the deep-pocketed Romney offered to bet Rick Perry $10,000, which is more mad money than most voters have available for impromptu wagers.
But these are character traits that Obama and Romney have frequently exposed in other settings. For a whiff of Obama's arrogance, try his July CBS interview when the president suggested that his only real mistake in office was "thinking that this job was just about getting the policy right." In similar fashion, the GOP primaries were littered with examples of Romney flashing his bankroll whether he was talking about his wife's Cadillacs or bragging about his friendships with NASCAR team owners.
Tuesday night, perhaps in an effort to influence the atmospherics surrounding the debate, three conservative media outlets (Fox News, the Drudge Report and the Daily Caller) ballyhooed a 2007 Obama speech to a group of black ministers as a smoking-gun exposé of the president's character.
In truth, there is nothing new about the Obama speech since it has been broadcast before -- on Fox News, no less. Obama's "shout out" to his now-disowned former minister Jeremiah Wright is a trifle embarrassing. And maybe, in retrospect, Obama went too far in implying that race played a role in the abandonment of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. But if there were indeed a secret Obama agenda embedded in this 5-year-old televised speech, logic suggests that it would have come out during the president's tenure in the Oval Office.
What Republican and Democratic partisans often fail to understand is that there are no do-overs in presidential politics. Voters judge an incumbent president running for reelection on his time in office – and not his pre-White House record.
Look at recent history. No one was ridiculing Ronald Reagan as an actor during his 1984 reelection campaign. The Iran-contra scandal dogged George H.W. Bush during his 1988 race, but was almost never mentioned during his ill-fated 1992 drive for a second term. Bill Clinton's dubious investment in an ill-fated Arkansas development called Whitewater was headline material in 1992, but it was a non-issue in 1996. And – despite the efforts of Dan Rather to ignite a scandal – George W. Bush's stateside Vietnam service in the National Guard did not cost the incumbent president a single vote in 2004.
So it is a safe bet that the two words, Jeremiah Wright, are unlikely to be uttered during tonight's debate. There will, to be sure, fireworks between Obama and Romney. But their differences are apt to be primarily over their rival policy visions for America. As for lasting character insights, they have never been what presidential debates have been about. And that has been the case since Kennedy and Nixon made political history in a Chicago TV studio on the evening of Sept. 26, 1960.
Fifty-two years ago, in the studios of WBBM in Chicago, Richard Nixon rejected theatrical makeup to cover his dark stubble and opted instead for a dusting of a powdery substance called Lazy Shave. When the cameras went on for that inaugural 1960 presidential debate, John Kennedy projected youthful vigor and Nixon looked like the sinister figure emerging from the political sewer in a Herblock cartoon in The Washington Post.


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I picked up this vintage Wonder World globe at the auction. I think it's 1946. It's one of the prettiest globes I've ever seen with wonderful illustrations and graphics.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Auction - Wonder World globe
Creatively compiled by Fiona Cartolina at 12:04 AM
Labels: antique, illustration, vintage
4 comments:
- Rachel from Birch + Bird said...
I think Lily and I need to visit an auction or two this summer. That globe is fantastic.
- June 5, 2011 at 11:51 PM
- milk tooth's rain said...
it is beautiful!
I am really envious
- June 6, 2011 at 12:28 PM
- Michaele said...
I love, love, LOVE the globe- especially the Eskimo and igloo graphic. Eskimo/igloo earns five stars because I *am* Eskimo (Inupiaq, from Alaska) and the globe earns five stars because I am a *teacher*.
What a treasure!
- June 6, 2011 at 3:09 PM
- Delphine said...
wow, lovely !!
- June 9, 2011 at 12:13 AM
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Point Fish Fry & A Flick is ready to roll
The Pabst Theater Foundation, Discovery World and Bartolotta Restaurant Group have announced the 2012 dates and titles for the fourth annual outdoor movie series today.
Here's the 2012 lineup:
Friday, Aug. 10 – Zoolander
Friday, Aug. 17 – Grease Sing-A-Long
Friday, Aug. 24 – Pulp Fiction
Friday, Aug. 31 – Dark Side of Oz
Friday, Sept. 7 – Major League
Entering its fourth year, the Point Fish Fry & A Flick shows weekly Friday night screenings of movies aimed at adults on an outdoor big screen on the Discovery World grounds.
Attendees can shop the local bazaar, plus enjoy a traditional fish fry coupled with a full beer and spirits selection and a nightly Point Brewery special.
For more information, visit Point Fish Fry & A Flick online.
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Gold is the second solo album from Whiskeytown front man Ryan Adams, a man who has become a quasi poster child for "alt-country" and the like. This album may not be as strong as Adams' premiere, Heartbreaker, but its timing and content may bring Adams even more into the world's peeping view.
Let it be said that this album, upside-down American flag and all, was recorded and released before Sept. 11. The first track, "New York, New York" takes a look back on lost-love and a city left behind, finally conceding, "Hell I still love you though New York." Whereas Heartbreaker was just what it says—an aching love letter of Adams pining over his lost love—Gold is more of an introspection and coming to terms with life and love. Adams makes bold gestures, and backs them up with some of the most honest and personally defining songs of any artist out there right now. You will hear traces of the raw emotion found in Neil Young's Tonight's the Night in Gold. You'll hear The Who, you'll hear the Stones, but, more importantly, you'll hear a musician who's not afraid to have fun playing heartbreaking songs.
"Rescue Blues" may be one of the finest tracks on the album, and will ring a bell for anyone who's ever been asked for love from someone who took their love for granted. The haunting "SYLVIA PLATH" paints images of the late poet slipping Adams pills and giving him a bath: "Oh I wish I had a Sylvia Plath." The second disc of
Gold holds some less flashy acoustic gems, including the howling "Sweet Black Magic," a testament to Adams' musical diversity.
Gold will grow on you for no other reason that, like all of Adams' music, it grabs your ears and spills its guts, remaining brutally honest throughout the album. Sebastopol is the first solo project from Son Volt front man Jay Farrar, and, easily Farrar's most experimental work to date. If each song weren't unique in its own right, this album might sound as good without breaks. The entire album has a gritty ambiance that at first makes Farrar's words sound hollow, their meanings abstract and random, but after really listening to Sebastopol in its entirety you begin to hear the songs' honest poetics. The more you listen, the more you begin to feel their truth and breadth. A steady and almost random drumbeat, distorted guitars and synthesizers (not too much but just right) accompany a slightly sarcastic, but also positive tone on the opening track, "Feel Free" which seems to set the stage for Sebastopol: "Getting by on the status quo. It's worse before, but there's still a hard road to go. Breathe in all the diesel fumes, admire the concrete landscaping. Doesn't it feel free?" Farrar speaks in simple phrases and refrains: "Heard about circumstances. Can you hear the hum outside the door?"
Farrar has also gathered a very diverse and talented cast of musicians for the record. Gillian Welch appears with David Rawlings on the dark but touching "Barstow," an apocalyptic tale of a world taken for granted: "Take no notice of the rising waters, take no notice where the rivers run dry. They'll be diggin' through the landfills to find evidence of our great demise." Flaming Lips pianist Steven Drodze tickles the ivories, synth and melodica, giving the album the very necessary ambiance, and Jon Wurster of Superchunk gives the album a distinctive rhythm. Even sitar-like guitars have their sound heard on this record, side by side with the buttery slide guitar of Kelly Joe Phelps. Sebastopol is a breath of fresh air from the man who has been criticized for being too repetitious with his music: a compelling, sometimes blatant, sometimes subtle look at the human condition with end of the world sadness/gladness.
Regardless of whether you appreciate the music that Ryan Adams and Jay Farrar are making, you may find truth not just in the patriotism and positivity in these albums, but also in the realism and criticism these two artists have for a country and people who seem to not want to learn from their mistakes. The work of both artists is a tribute to the role of simplicity and honesty in music, and both of these albums are very welcome in these crazy times of ours.


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What Is a Registered Domestic Partnership?
A registered domestic partnership is a legally-binding contract entered into by two people who wish to formalize their relationship without going through a marriage ceremony. Registered domestic partnerships in California are available to some heterosexual couples and to all same-sex couples.
Who Can Register for a Domestic Partnership in California?
Domestic partnership is an alternative to marriage. You can choose to register as domestic partners if you are in a committed gay or lesbian relationship. If you are committed in an opposite-sex relationship in California where at least one partner is 62 years of age or older, you also have the opportunity to register.
How Do I Register a Domestic Partnership With the State of California?
If you and your partner meet the requirements above you may be eligible to register a domestic partnership with the California Secretary of State. You can register by doing all of the following:
- Complete the form "Declaration of Domestic Partnership"
- Both partners sign the form and have it notarized
- Submit the form with the appropriate fee to the Secretary of State
What Kind of Benefits Do Domestic Partnerships Confer?
Registration in a domestic partnership in California now confers the same state rights and responsibilities as marriage would. However, domestic partners are not necessarily able to receive the same federal benefits or have their partnership recognized in other states or countries.
Do You Need to Be a California Resident to Register?
No, there is no legal requirement that partners attempting to register as domestic partners in California be California residents. If you and your partner are eligible you can complete the "Declaration of Domestic Partnership" and have it notarized by a notary in any state. However, the state where you do live may not recognize your union.
How Do You Terminate a Registered Domestic Partnership?
Termination of a domestic partnership is now done through the same process as the dissolution of a marriage.
Do I Need an Attorney to Help Me Get a Domestic Partnership?
You may wish to consult with a California lawyer if you have questions about what rights and responsibilities this procedure gives the partners. If you would like to terminate a California domestic partnership, you will also likely need to consult an attorney.
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Weld planners approve plan to store explosives west of Nunn
January 18, 2013
What's next?
The Board of Weld County Commissioners will hear the proposal to allow two bunkers to store explosives near Nunn at 10 a.m. Feb. 13 at their hearing room at 1150 O St., in Greeley.
A plan to allow a Texas explosives distributing company to store electrical-charge explosives on a two-acre parcel immediately west of Nunn will advance to Weld County commissioners with unanimous approval.
The Weld County Planning Commission on Tuesday approved the plan by Geodynamics of Millsap, Texas, to build two bunkers to house no more than 7,000 pounds of explosives used in the oil and gas drilling process.
The plan will next go before the commissioners for final approval in February.
The explosives are used to help perforate oil and gas wells — a process that's been going on in all drilling for 50-plus years and has yet to cause problems in Weld. Company officials have said the explosives, used to perforate well casings with small holes to allow the flow of liquids through, aren't volatile or sensitive in storage. The company's plan would store no more than 4,000 pounds at the two bunkers, but they would be allowed up to 7,000 pounds if approved.
Some residents expressed concern about the potential of flooding or grassland fires, both of which have been common in the Nunn area in recent years.
"It's just a matter of safety," said Jean Rouse, who farms dryland wheat in three sections surrounding the parcel. "We're farming all summer long."
She told the planning commission she was concerned about potential explosions within the bunkers, especially how it would affect her adjacent farmland and equipment. While Nunn firefighters could respond to any fire resulting in an explosion at the site, they wouldn't be able to respond to actual explosions, per ATF rules.
Geodynamics representative Kevin Carter, who would be one of four employees who access the site off of Weld County roads 100 and 27, said the bunkers would be secure and safe, with motion sensors and fire detection all tied to his cellphone.
He assured the commission that there was no way the explosives could go off without different components of them, which are stored separately, put together (which is done at the well site). The company also leases a building on U.S. 85, where it stores some of the components.
"You have to have all components to have actual explosions," Carter said. "Other than someone physically with a hammer hitting on (the magazine) … nothing would set it off without being put together and putting electrical charge to it."
Nunn resident Erik Powers said he understood the explosives issue.
"I'm actually not worried at all about the boom potential, I know enough about explosives," he said. He was more concerned about flooding, seeping into the bunkers and soaking up chemicals from the explosives. "I want to make sure you're building up enough of a barrier around it."
Carter said there were no chemicals in the explosives being stored. If there were a fire, he said, the bunkers would be contained, and the fire would "blow by them."
What's next?
The Board of Weld County Commissioners will hear the proposal to allow two bunkers to store explosives near Nunn at 10 a.m. Feb. 13 at their hearing room at 1150 O St., in Greeley.
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Truth Of Life! - Poem by Subbaraman N V
Oh! The great death, the grand gift of life
Knows not the young or old, rich or poor
Visits all, acts as double edged knife
Can take the body, soul never!
None desires death, but that death spares none
For the good or bad, read or unread
Death brings pain and grief, sure gives not fun
None on earth wants death, that comes unsaid!
Man with wealth ever in fear of death
Men sans wealth with love for kith and kin
All in constant fear and worry
Over death none has control any!
Truth of life is certainty of death
Do thy duty, face death bold on earth!
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Mehta Hasmukh Amathalal (11/4/2009 7:04:00 AM)
Oh! The great death, the grand gift of life
Knows not the young or old, rich or poor
Visits all, acts as double edged knife
Can take the body, soul never!
...............this is reality and if one understands it early.. it is better for hi, ... good write.... (Report) Reply
Kesav Easwaran (7/12/2008 6:49:00 AM)
Fear of death engulfs humans for, as they grow in age, they realize punishments are in store for them in the next life...for all humans err in present life... (Report) Reply
Abha Sharma (3/24/2008 4:11:00 AM)
the eternal truth of life is death.....
well expressed... (Report) Reply
Frank James Ryan Jr...fjr (3/15/2008 5:22:00 AM)
Very Nice Work, indeed...Poweful, yet mellifluously smooth...Solid Crafting...
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..2008.. (Report) Reply
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The Princeton cheerleading squad has won first place at three of the four competitions it has competed in this year and leading the girls is lone senior Becky Lorge.
Becky was born in Princeton and is a four-year member of the cheerleading squad. She first joined the team after her Mom saw a flyer advertising auditions during her freshman year at Princeton High school.
Becky says she had never thought about being a cheerleader but tried out for the team.
"I found that I liked it a lot," she said.
Cheerleading isn't just standing on the sidelines rooting for the Tigers, Becky is quick to point out.
"We do a lot more than cheering," she said.
She enjoys learning new routines and performing at competitions. That's where the team's hard work is really recognized.


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Ask an Eye Doctor and Get an Answer ASAP
Hi. I'm online and happy to answer your question today.
Good evening.
I got an email that you had answered my question but I don
don't see an answer
did the optometrist put a "adjustable ruler with prisms" (hertel exophthalmometer) across your nose/eyes to measure how much your eyes may differ in the amount that they stick out?
Can you see my responses?
did you see my question?
I answered no to your question about the adjustable ruler....
Ok......got it.
Well, that is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist. Without using that specific instrument there is, truly, no way to tell if one eye is sticking out more then the other. Also, while I don't think that you have anything to worry about a "complete, dilated eye exam" by an optometrist really, in my opinion, does very little to rule out any pathology that may be present.
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I think I would need a referral for that
If I don't hear from you soon I will switch to Q&A and we can continue there...
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7 Sins and an advergame
Atari is promoting its new videogame "7 Sins" with an advergame on Studenti.it Italy's most visited students portal. In the game players are invited to go shopping in the Apple City to buy or steal sexy product with the aim of building their own 7 sins' profile. Pubblicità Italia reports the game is promoted with rich media and leaderboards targeting young users (but they must be older than 18…).


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Skateboarding pioneer Danny Way is to skating what Laird Hamilton and Tommy Carroll are to big wave surfing, they go where none have gone before, and are willing to create elements to their sport that never existed previously.
This documentary, "Waiting for Lightning," as you can see from the trailer below, will give you shivers. It'll have you holding your breath, praying for Way's health whether you know the results of his efforts or not. What's great also about this flick is how it goes into Way's background, his quiet successes evidence of endeavors taken to prove to himself that he matters, even when the odds were way against his even getting started in the sport.
The film was released in December, and now you've the opportunity to pick up the Blu-Ray Combo Pack from First Run Features, which includes the following special features!
Special Features
• Seven Videos including: X Games Featurette, Kauai MegaRamp with Laird Hamilton & Jake Brown, Woodward MegaDay, Chronicles of Gnarly & Tribute to Mike Temasky
• Six Deleted Scenes
• Interview with Director Jacob Rosenberg
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In response to Noel, I think it will be fascinating to document how much the media tries to ignore the Mayor of Yonkers, John Spencer, as he campaigns against Hillary. He may be obscure and under-financed compared to Mrs. Slick Willie (and who wouldn't be?), but he is feisty. His press statement on his new TV ad demonstrates that:
Yonkers, N.Y.: John Spencer, the conservative Republican U.S. Senate candidate facing Senator Clinton, released a television ad today that documents how Senator Clinton places politics ahead of national security by opposing the National Security Agency's wiretapping of overseas calls from Al Qaeda into the United States.
Spencer made the following comment: "Senator Clinton failed the test of wartime leadership by attacking the National Security Agency for trying to protect America. Senator Clinton put politics first – ahead of the safety of New York.
"While Senator Clinton attacks the President saying he should have captured Bin Laden already, she would take away this important tool we need to help catch him and his terror henchmen. That's wrong. That's just partisan politics."
The ad's script (view here) is hard-hitting:
Narrator: The Brooklyn Bridge. In 2003, a US citizen named Iyman Faris plotted with Al Qaeda to destroy it. The plot was coordinated with Osama Bin Laden. And the attack was stopped only when National Security Agency wiretaps exposed it. But Senator Clinton opposes the program that prevented the attack on the Brooklyn Bridge. She'd rather leave us vulnerable.
Spencer voice-over: That's wrong. I'm John Spencer, and I approved this message, because I won't play politics with our security.
The lefties are not happy with this line of attack. Over at TalkLeft, they're touting the heroic work against the NSA program by the bridge-busting-plotter's lawyer.


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Frequent Flyer members will receive new membership cards from September that speed up getting on to a flight and act as prepaid travel cards.
Announcing improvements to the national carrier's loyalty program, Qantas boss
As well, up to nine currencies plus the Aussie dollar can be pre-loaded on to the card and used to make purchases and withdraw cash locally and overseas – and earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points "on eligible transactions".
Details on fees and points earned have not been announced. The card will be a MasterCard partnership and the proposed issuer is customer-owned bank Heritage, although Qantas says "multiple" banks will be involved.
Mike Ebstein of MWE Consulting compared the new card to Air New Zealand's OneSmart card, launched in November 2011. On one side of the card is ePass technology so members can check in on domestic flights and on the other is an optional prepaid debit MasterCard and travel wallet. Monthly card fees can apply and it costs $NZ1 (82¢) to load funds on to the card. Like this card (issued by Bank of New Zealand), the Qantas Cash feature will be an option.
Clifford Reichlin, who runs online discussion forum www.frequentflyer, says the Qantas move sparked much curiosity online, but smart travellers don't usually use pre-paid travel cards so he is sceptical about how attractive the offering will be.
He's backed up by research houses Canstar and RateCity that say the two better value cards for purchases from overseas – both while there on holiday and when shopping online from Australia – are the Citibank Plus Visa debit card and the GE 28 Degrees MasterCard. For both, says RateCity's Peter Arnold, there are no currency conversion fees and international transaction fees.
By contrast, there are fees on most prepaid travel cards. Some charge you every time you use an ATM overseas, as well as on EFTPOS purchases while abroad. That's on top of the initial "loading up" fee when you put money on the card.
In a survey last year of travel cards that allowed online rate comparisons and multiple currencies, Canstar gave top marks to the multi-currency cash passport.
With no ATM fees, a $5 initial fee and 1 per cent reload fees, it gives an indication as to what the Qantas offering will have to top.
Mr Joyce said there would be "minimal" fees associated with the card, adding that once money was put on to the card every transaction after that would be free. Both Mr Reichlin and Mr Ebstein say the real "dealbreaker" is whether there is enough incentive for Frequent Flyer members to use the cards locally – as an everyday debit card.
In a media anouncement on Wednesday Mr Joyce said there was a big conversion among travellers from cash to prepaid cards with the latter expected to grow 8 per cent over the next few years. "It's a huge market for us to tap into," he added.
Ms Grant said there were plans to launch a Qantas Cash website and a mobile app to help manage card funds.
RateCity's Mr Arnold said some pre-paid travel cards offer better value to overseas travellers than using standard debit cards at overseas ATMs. In some cases there can be three layers of costs – an international transaction fee of 3-5 per cent of the transactionm a currency conversion fee of up to 3 per cent and sometimes also a charge from the overseas ATM owner.
"Prepaid cards are probably a bit more upfront with fees," he adds. People are more aware of what they are getting charged vs using a debit or credit card and not knowing exactly how much you're being charged until it comes up on your statement at the end of the trip."
Although he cites the Citibank and 28 Degrees cards as better value, it's important to remember the latter is a credit card so unless cash is preloaded on to the card, hefty cash advance fees will be charged. GE seems to discourage this although that's how most canny travellers use the card.
Canstar's Mr Joshua Zenas says as long as travellers pick a prepaid card with low fees, the other benefit is exchange-rate certainty.
If using a prepaid travel card, watch out for other hidden costs such as card closure fees and monthly inactive fees, which can sour even the best holidays.
Commenting on th proposed Qantas card, Mr Ebstein says: "The devil will be in the detail. It's an attractive proposition for Frequent Flyers who already use or who have a need for card-based foreign currency.
"When it comes to Australian currency, the big question is whether the average Qantas Frequent Flyer member will want to consolidate their everyday low value shopping with the rewards program. If there are big enough incentives, they may consider it," he adds.
For those already travelling with the Frequent Flyer card to board aircraft and carrying a separate travel money card, he says the concept is a "neat idea" and will offer convenience, depending on fees and the range of transactions on which loyalty points can be earned.
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The most painless way is to do a fresh reinstall.
Also I would recommend you install a more suitable Linux for your knowledge until you get more advanced.
So... I'm not a new Linux user by any means, but I figure this is the best place to post since its probably a beginner mistake on my part.
KDE no longer starts for me. I was trying to build a KDE app, and I was missing this one dependancy, and I couldn't resolve it. It wanted an older version and would absolutely not accept the new version of it. So somehow in my annoyance, I used synaptic and forced it to downgrade this package (along with other packages as well apparently) to the right version. Which worked, and let me build the program, but I noticed that some things were off in KDE afterwards, things like menu's and stuff... so I rebooted, and now I get:
Which sounds bad.Code:/root/.xinitrc: line 1: /usr/bin/startkde: No such file of directory /root/.xinitrc: line 1: exec: /usr/bin/startkde: No such file of directory waiting for X server to shut down error setting MTRR (base = 0xd0000000, size = 0x100000000, type = 1) Invalid argument (22)
I used dragon, and switched over to fluxbox which starts fine. I tried running the recovery mode, but it needs to connect to the internet, and BT doesn't auto start my network; i have "ifup eth0" in my rc.local which apparently doesn't run when using recovery.
I've never done something this stupid before, so if anyone knows a painless way to return KDE to working condition I would be grateful
The most painless way is to do a fresh reinstall.
Also I would recommend you install a more suitable Linux for your knowledge until you get more advanced.
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Beckham H&M Swim Launch–On hand for the launch of his new swimwear line for H&M, David Beckham attended an event in East London at Shoreditch House. For the occasion, Beckham cleaned up in a stylish black head to toe look. Sporting a long lean silhouette, Beckham paired a simple t-shirt, cigarette pants and a Saint Laurent leather trimmed single-breasted coat with ankle boots.
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'Idol' Axes David Archuleta's Stage Dad
American Idol's resident Papa Bear has growled one too many times. After refuting repeated labelings as David Archuleta's "stage dad from hell," Jeff Archuleta has been banished from all Idol rehearsals. He is permitted to attend show tapings but forbidden from being near any discussions of song selection or presentation.
Seventeen-year-old David, a Mormon who hails from Murray, Utah, has long been considered a front-runner. His performances have been criticized for not being choices he would have made, with Simon Cowell one time telling him on camera, "I don't think that is you at all, and I'd be amazed if you chose the song yourself."
In this latest incident, TMZ has learned, Jeff wanted David to insert a verse from Sean Kingston's "Beautiful Girls" into his rendition of "Stand by Me." Producers nixed the idea and were shocked to see it done Daddy's way in the live performance. The result was a costly make-good by Idol…and a sit-down for Jeff with AI lawyers.
"It's Idol's position," TMZ said, "since David is 17, he does not need a guardian—just a teacher. Jeff will be allowed to sit in the audience during the live show, but he's 86'd from anything backstage."
Friends have stepped up in support of Jeff, telling People, "It is completely unfair that he be taking the brunt of this."
The too-hands-on pop must be fuming. But the heat is on for the Idol final three; so let's hope David can bid Daddy dearest adieu long enough to set his eyes on the prize…and avoid his whuppin'.


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Better be rich - 5/22/2017
You better be rich before going to Sheridan....few jobs and low pay...the locals are very cliché.[Comment on this Posting]
Wonderful Place! - 5/21/2016
I have lived in Sheridan several times and I have to say this is one of the best towns in America! First of all, the town is located at the base of the Bighorn Mountains and surrounded by rolling hills, some trees and meadows. The downtown is very clean and well maintained. There are many wonderful parks and trails that accommodate all sorts of recreational activities. There's a Walmart, Kmart, Albertsons, Walgreens, Home Depot and numerous small shops, restaurants and bars. There's a rich and vibrant history in this town and is a sportsman's paradise. A great place to settle down and raise a family, or retire. For singles in their teens and 20's, there's not much of a dating scene but the town still can be quite fun. There's a very nice community college nearby that offers an array of 2 year degrees. Overall Sheridan is a gem! [Comment on this Posting]
What is Sheridan like for a new grad? - 1/27/2016
I recently received a job offer in Sheridan in the healthcare field. I am a new grad from college and was wondering if this would be a good place to start off my career and life after college. I have normally lived in bigger cities but a small town does not intimidate me. I would appreciate any thoughts![Comment on this Posting]
surly women, big ole trucks - 11/8/2015
I agree with this. I just moved back. I am a native but don't feel like one. This town has really changed alot. It used to be filled with humble and hardworking people mixed with eclectic people from the coasts. It has turned into suburbia and the super rich have done nothing to add to the ambience or culture of the town. And the town is now filled with macho men in big pickups. I dont know where they came from. Not here. I feel that most of the other women here are surly. They seem to resent me. The customer service is worse than anywhere I have ever been. The chains ate safe and a handful of local establishments. I do avoid most of the local establishments, though. Frackeltons, Las Delicias, Good Health Emporium, and The Golden Rule Grocers are good, but overall, the locals dont seem to take hreat pride in their customer service. People jere standoffish. My friends have all moved to other towns because of the snobbishness. But I ask them what do the women have to be snobbish about? The thought had never occured to me but now I can see that its true. Almost comical. I go to billings to see a doctor or natropath. Theyve almost taken my life here 2 times so far. Natropaths are not allowed in the state of Wyoming, so in that regard, Montana is better. Casper has some nice Thai restaurants, and the people are freindlier. Same with Billings. You have to Really love the mountains alot to live here. [Comment on this Posting]
The has been town - 3/17/2015
Do NOT move to Sheridan unless you are filthy rich,period,as the business's cater to the rich,the rents are too high,the real estate is way over priced,there are very few decent paying jobs to keep up with Sheridan's exorbitant cost of living.While many have lived here for years,they seem to be unknowing,or uncaring,about the extreme price hikes in the area.Most people travel to Billings,Montana,Casper,Wyoming or Rapid City,SD to shop,or use the internet as variety is nonexistent here for most goods.Unless you are a heavy drinker that is,or use drugs.Sheridan was once a great town to live in,but has really went to the dogs.[Comment on this Posting]
Sheridan population - 2/2/2014
The population mentioned on "Sperling's best places" for Sheridan, Wyoming is incorrect. The figure mentioned (25,000+) is for Sheridan County. The population of the city of Sheridan is 17,444.[Comment on this Posting]
Left Sheridan for Greener Pastures - 11/9/2013
Just wanted to point out that despite some of the reviews here, Sheridan's cost of living is below the national average. Housing is not cheap, but by other posts here, you'd think it was astronomical. I am a real estate agent here, and would contribute the following: It is a small housing market, and by that I mean, it has never been overbuilt like places where housing prices collapse because of the immense oversupply of homes. Even though our market has softened like other parts of the country, we are a little insulated from massive depreciation due to the size of the community and continued demand for housing.
Speaking to the issue of race, it is probably 97% Caucasian, so if you are not white, people will notice you, there will be curiosity. Not everyone here is racist though, not even close. I apologize to anyone who has had the unfortunate experience of running into a bigot in our community, but bigots exist everywhere. Bigots are probably less obvious in larger communities too.
Having lived in Denver, Colorado myself, I would say it was harder to meet people there than here. I find that if you reach out here, people extend warmth in return. Their is a sense of community and devotion to our children here that is hard to beat. People care here, which is obvious by the out-pouring of support through fundraisers and benefits and programs to help those in need. The crime rate is incredibly low as well. Ultimately, there is a place for everyone, whatever your style. For myself, every other place is a place I can visit, but Sheridan is where I will make my home. [Comment on this Posting]
high cost of housing - 8/29/2012
If you planning on moving to Sheridan, may i suggest to all who want to come here to investigate Sheridan's high price of housing. Sheridan is a decent clean town to live. but the cost of housing keeps people that work for a modest income from moving here. Many people who cannot afford to stay leave. Many of the wealthy do reside in the powderhorn residential area where million dollar homes abound. Sheridan is fast becoming the new latest version of a Jackson Hole environment. Montana, Wyoming, Colorado now have the dubious distinction of having the most expensive housing markets in the country.. so happy trails. and remember one thought. you cant live on the scenery. you can starve here in a beautiful mountain setting just like any other place in the country[Comment on this Posting]
not a good town for a working class family - 7/14/2012
Sheridan is a nice town. Plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking ,fishing and wild game hunting. But unfortunately, an average working family cannot afford to live here. The wealthy own the banks, the land and the real estate! And the ones who cannot afford to live here either pay high rent or move out of town! And many do leave! If your not part of the club, then your out the door, so If you thinking of moving here, make your decision wisely. Make sure you have a good job with a good income.Home prices in sheridan are nothing short of ridiculous!! It's all about status and money here!!! Sheridan is an attractive town for upper middle class families. Crime is low,which makes the town suitable for young families who want to raise their children in a safe environment![Comment on this Posting]
Not a good place if you are a person of color. - 2/26/2012
I have lived in Sheridan, Wy for 6 years and there is one thing I've learned about this town and that is it's a very racist city. I'm a person of color and since living here I've been called every racist name in the book. Just last Friday a young black man was in a bar called Rails and 3 or more men walked up to him started a fight and then pulled out a noose and told him they would hang his behind. They told him that that was the way it was in Wyoming. If you are white it's ok you don't get hassled but if you are of color you get hassled. I'm leaving here soon because this is not the way I want to live, afraid to go places, for fear some people will jump me, hurt me, or kill me. The police are no better when I first moved to Sheridan, Wyoming the police stopped me for no good reason and when I ask the police why they stopped me his reponse was " I never seen you before ". The politics are as they do want they want to do, if you are of color you catch hell in this city. I find you are traveling through this city going north keep on going til you get to Billings, MT, you'll find the hospitality there to your liking. If you are going south through Sheridan keep on going til you get to Casper, WY, you'll find the hospitality better there also. I'm a person who likes all people who are good but I don't want anybody to experience what I've experineced in Sheridan, Wy. My girlfriend is going though the same thing for going out with me, she is being hassled because she is white and I'm a person of color. This is the year 2012 and this city is stuck in the stone age. Peace and love to all, watch out where you decide to lay your head. [Comment on this Posting]
SHERIDAN LOOKS INVITING BUT LIVING IN THIS TOWN HAS BEEN A TOUGH EXPERIENCE.THE PLUS HERE IS THE BEAUTY OF THE BIG HORN MOUNTAINS WITH ALL OF THE OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND HERE. THE NEGATIVES: THE HOMES ARE OVERPRICED. SOME OF THE PEOPLE CAN BE FFIENDLY BUT THE LOCALS( NATIVES) WHO RESIDE HERE ARE SOMEWHAT STANDOFFISH, CLICKY AND NO SO FRIENDLY THE WORD OUTSIDERS IS A COMMON PHRASE SPOKEN HERE!!.MANY PEOPLE COME AND WANT TO LIVE IN SHERIDAN FOR A WHILE BUT THEY FIND OUT QUICKLY YOU CAN'T FIND SUITABLE WORK THAT PAYS A DECENT WAGE TO OFFSET THE RIDICULOUS COST OF HOUSING. IF YOUR NOT FROM SHERIDAN, YOU WILL NEVER FEEL LIKE THIS IS HOME IN MY OPINION. THE CULTURE FAVORS THE TOURISTS. THE SUPERWEALTHY CONTROL EVERY ASPECT OF SHERIDAN.ITS ALL ABOUT CONTROL. THIS IS THE MOST FACIST COMMUNITY I HAVE EVER LIVED AND BY THE WAY. THE TOWN HAS SPENT MONEY INSTALLING CAMERAS EVERYWHERE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA. YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR BEING WATCHED EVERYWHERE YOU GO!! AFTER SPENDING 9 PLUS YEARS WORKING AT THE VETERANS HOSPITAL, I AM FINALLY RETIRING FROM FEDERAL SERVICE.I AM RELOCATING TO ALPENA, MICHIGAN. EXCEPT FOR A FEW VERY WONDERFUL PEOPLE I HAVE MET HERE I WILL NEVER MISS THIS TOWN. [Comment on this Posting]
Little town - 6/11/2010
I have lived in Sheridan my entire life. I love the beauty and the history of this town. However it is an extremely expensive place to live. If you don't have a great paying job then you wont have much. I know people that have to work 2 and sometimes 3 jobs just to make ends meet. I have recently been told that if you aren't originally from here it's hard to make friends and that we are very clicky. It makes me sad to see these things that ruin such a great little town but I'm afraid that it wont change. But if you can get past all that then you may love here :)[Comment on this Posting]
About Sheridan - 7/1/2009
You aren't nuts. This is especially the case if you are moving from Surprise. Wy has exceptional funds for education (look at all the brand new schools). Almost no crime (Compared to AZ), a very friendly population and an economy the envy of the nation.
We used to live in Jackson, Wy (subsequent to that in AZ )(and then have moved to Sheridan (Jackson has been Californicated-the billionaires are kicking out the millionaires).
There is the little matter of the cold climate, but you'll get used to it
Best wished in your potential move.[Comment on this Posting]
Insane cost of living. - 6/16/2007
I have lived in Sheridan, Wyoming since 2003. It was expensive when we moved here. But it has really gotten bad since. Sheridan is a beautiful place, and if one was a millionaire one could enjoy it. But if you work for a living and your are not at or near the top of the work chain be prepared to be working far to much to enjoy the area. Since I bought my house, its value has gone up 75K. Nice but the taxes have followed almost doubling in the past 2 years. The city has doubled the cost of water/ sewer/ and garbage services. The word is that Sheridan is turning in to another Jackson Hole. If thats the case, like Jackson there will be no one here for the service of the rest. I would not take this with a grain of salt, I am a licensed Architect and make a fair wage, but not enough for this area. Even the fast food places are paying 9 dollars and hour and can not keep employees.[Comment on this Posting]
Sheridan, WY - 3/20/2007
I am from AZ (Page, Prescott, Phx.). I have lived here 26 years. For me, I have enjoyed the low crime rate and beauty of the surrounding mountains. I have also enjoyed the small town.
I have not enjoyed the long winters, which can be severe (temps way down below zero at times). The sun shines in the winter, but has no warmth. (There are, a lot less sunny days here than AZ as well.) The locals are often natives and it is difficult to make good friends here. Shopping is limited and most people go to Billings, MT (1 hour 40 minutes away) to do major shopping. There is little cultural diversity here.
If you love winter sports, hunting, etc., are married and not worried about making friendships for a while...this may be for you.[Comment on this Posting]
Sheridan Wyoming - 5/3/2006
Am consider moving to Wyoming from Arizona. Are we nuts? Is there anyone on the forum who might give us some feedback?
Surprise is growing at the speed of light not that that's a bad thing depending on how you look at it.[Comment on this Posting]


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