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Justin Heron's style combines a folk rock sound with haunting melodies, driving rhythms, and prose-like lyricism. Drawing influence from early 60's folk and country to progressive rock and metal, Justin seeks to integrate acoustic instruments with heavily distorted guitars to achieve a sound that is true to his singer/songwriter roots but is rich in sonic texture and raw emotion. ... more
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text: Ford's COO Mark Fields says the reinvention of the F-150 will make it the "toughest, smartest and most capable" pickup truck the automaker has ever built. Fields says the truck will be 700 pounds lighter than its predecessor, because of an all-new aluminum body, and should hit showrooms near the end of 2014. As for the overall auto sector, Fields says the industry could sell between 16-17M vehicles this year because of pent-up demand, replacement purchases and low interest rates. Ford also says it expects to add 11,000 jobs in 2014, about 5,000 of those will be in the United States. TheStreet's Ruben Ramirez spoke with Fields at the 2014 Detroit Auto show.

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text: Part of the Minka Group., Minka Lavery is a leader in the decorative lighting industry. High quality and workmanship shine in every Minka Lavery lighting product. Each lighting collection offers a variety of options, including fixtures such as chandeliers, pendants, wall mounted sconces and more. Their extensive line offers a high level of quality over a broad range of price points. Minka Lavery complements the Group's devotion to service, dedication to quality, and insistence on the high standards their customers have come to expect.


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Party For A Cure
Oct 3, 2012 7:00PM-8:00PM Wednesday October 3, 2012
Florida State University Center Club D
Join us as we "Party For A Cure" and kickoff the official Relay For Life 2013 season. In memory of every Nole who can't and for all those in our community who have been affected by cancer. FREE food and light refreshments will be served plus special guest appearances by FSU Golden Girls, FSU Cheerleaders, The Acabelles, Kona Ice, Borrito Border and more.
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Here are a few websites that might be helpful for you and your child.
This website offers a variety of book choices for kids with various interests.
Study Island
This is a program was purchased by EPSD to provide children with PSSA practice. Students log into Study Island by using their first and last name for the username (firstnamelastname@wesc) and the password "winkles".
Third Grade Skills...Interactive!
This website offers activities for all of the skills covered throughout third grade in math and language arts. Search for the skill we are learning in class. Then choose your own activity (play a game, print out worksheets, etc.)
Spelling City
This website can test, teach, or allow you to play a game using your spelling words! All of the word lists for the year are uploaded to the website. Just click the Spelling City link above, find your list, and start studying. You can also download handwriting practice sheets with your words in cursive! The vocabulary lists are first, so you must click pages 2 and 3 to get the spelling lists.
Students can use this website to study their multiplication facts.
Get free math worksheets to help you practice the skills taught in class.
Funbrain or Iknowthat.com
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K-State Sports Extra | Top Moments May 2014
As we look back over the past 31 days, here are a few moments K-State Sports Extra has highlighted as May's best:
Daniel Wood closes his career at the NCAA Columbia Regional
After finishing seventh at the Big 12 Championship, men's golf senior Daniel Wood closed his Wildcat career with a trip to the 2014 NCAA Columbia Regional.
Opening the tournament's first round with a 5-over par 77, then carding a 1-over par 73 in the second round, Wood improved each day of the three-day tournament, and on the final day, he carded 3-under par 69 at the par-72, 7,141-yard Club at Old Hawthorne. His strong final performance moved him six spots up the leaderboard and he finished in a tie for 38th with a three-round score of 3-over par 219.
Baseball celebrates its four seniors with walk-off win
In the bottom of the ninth, K-State baseball was down one run to No. 19 Texas with runners on first and second, and it was up to junior Austin Fisher to bring them in. Hitting a two-run double, Fisher did just that and the Wildcats earned a 5-4 comeback win on the team's senior day.
Prior to first pitch of the exciting game, K-State baseball celebrated the careers of seniors Jared Moore, R.J. Santigate, Blair DeBord and Ross Kivett. During their Wildcat careers, the group helped K-State reach multiple NCAA Regionals, win its first conference title in 80 years and go on to the program's first ever Super Regional.
Rowing concludes its best season in program history
The 2014 spring season was perhaps the best season in K-State rowing history. The Wildcats garnered wins over ranked opponents, collected its fourth consecutive Sunflower Showdown, placed second at the Big 12 Championship and concluded the season with a K-State-best third place finish at the Conference USA Championship in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
"The team has shown the standards we need to work towards in the future," head coach Pat Sweeney said. "We've always operated the mantra, 'No Excuses for Hard Work,' and they really exemplified that this season."
Tennis' Petra Niedermayerova concludes K-State career in fourth consecutive NCAA Singles Championship
In her fourth consecutive visit to the NCAA Singles Championship, Niedermayerova opened competition strong as she defeated No. 45 ranked Lacey Smyth of Arizona, 7-5, 2-6, 7-5, in the first round. Despite a solid opening day, she was unable to overcome No. 8 Jennifer Brady of UCLA in the tournament's second round and on May 22, and her Wildcat career came to an end.
Niedermayerova finished her final season with a singles record of 25-10 including an 8-6 mark against ITA ranked opponents.
With her career now said and done, Niedermayerova will go down in the K-State record book as the most decorated player in program history. She holds the record for career singles wins (105 - the first time a K-State player has ever surpassed 100), career doubles wins (74), singles wins in a season (32) and doubles wins in a season (27). The Brno, Czech Republic, native is the first two-time ITA All-American in school history and was also a four-time All-Big 12 Singles selection, a two-time All-Big 12 Doubles honoree and earned both 2011 Big 12 Player of the Year and 2011 Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors.
An all-around accomplished student-athlete, Niedermayerova was a 2013 Capital One Academic All-American At-Large First Team selection, a three-time Capital One Academic All-District VII selection and a three-time Academic All-Big 12 First Team recipient.
Track and Field's Devin Dick earns a Big 12 title in the decathlon
An event filled with personal bests, senior Devin Dick won the Big 12 title in the decathlon. Dick opened competition with a personal best time of 14.75 seconds and first-place honors in the 110-meter hurdles and continued his strong performances with a personal best in the pole vault (4.79m/15-08.50, tied for first) and in the 1500m with a personal best time of 4:32.07. The overall win marked the first decathlon Big 12 title of Dick's career and his final point total of 7,792 shattered his previous best of 7,425 points, which moved him into fourth all-time in K-State history.
Erica Twiss earns Big 12 title in the long jump
Erica Twiss continued her successful outdoor season with a first place finish in the long jump. Her final jump of 6.30m/20-08.00 secured her second conference title this year and she became only the third Wildcat women's athlete in the Big 12 era to win an outdoor conference title in the event and the first since Candice Mills in 2008.
Along with her Big 12 Title, Twiss has more excitement in store this summer. On Thursday afternoon she finished 11th overall in the triple jump at the NCAA West Regional Preliminary meet. Her jump of 6.10m/20-00.25 put her in position to compete in the NCAA Championships from June 11-14.
Devin Field earns a Big 12 Title in the triple jump
With a jump of 16.13m/52-11.00 in the triple jump, sophomore Devin Field won his first Big 12 title. It marked the first conference title by a Wildcat men's triple jumper since Stelios Kapsalis won the event in 2004, and he was the only jumper at the championship to eclipse 16 meters.
Along with a third-place finish in the long jump, Field concluded the meet by accumulating a team-high 16 points - the most points by a Wildcat male athlete since Shadrack Kimeli tallied 20 points in 2001 and the third-best individual scoring effort for the K-State men in the Big 12 era.
Along with Twiss, Field continued success on Thursday afternoon at the NCAA West Regional Preliminary meet with a ninth-place finish in the long jump securing him a spot at the NCAA Championship.
Savatovic wins back-to-back Big 12 titles in the hammer throw
Sophomore Sara Savatovic earned her second consecutive Big 12 title in the hammer throw with a final mark of 60.80m/199-06 on her third throw of the day. She is the first K-State thrower to win back-to-back titles in the hammer throw since Renetta Seiler accomplished the feat in 1998 and 1999. She is also the first Wildcat thrower since Loren Groves in 2008 to win both indoor and outdoor conference titles in the same year. With the hammer throw titles in back-to-back outdoor seasons, as well as a weight throw title in this indoor season, the sophomore has now won three-consecutive Big 12 titles joining Groves, Ryann Krais and Erik Kynard as the only Wildcats to have won three or more consecutive conference titles in the past decade.
Men's golf welcomes Grant Robbins as new head coach
On Monday, May 19, K-State athletics director John Currie announced Grant Robbins, a 15-year head coaching veteran whose resume includes three coach of the year honors in two conferences, guiding six teams to NCAA play and whose Memphis team captured the 2012 Conference USA Championship, as the 13th men's golf coach at Kansas State.
Coming to K-State after coaching 11 seasons at Memphis, Robbins replaces former coach Tim Norris, who announced his retirement prior to the 2013-14 season and concluded his career after 17 years leading the Wildcat men's golf program. Robbins led Memphis, his alma mater, to five NCAA Regional Appearances, including four consecutive berths.
Student-athletes receive degrees in spring commencement
Kansas State University held its spring commencement exercises on Saturday, May 17, and among those receiving degrees were 52 current or former Wildcat student-athletes. Highlighting the 52 graduates on the weekend were 15 members of the equestrian team , 10 members of the men's and women's track and field squads, nine football student-athletes, five from the rowing team, three from men's basketball, three women's tennis athletes, two each from men's golf, volleyball and baseball and one from women's golf.
K-State, which saw five of its programs record Big 12-leading APR marks, has had another outstanding academic year in 2013-14. A total of eight student-athletes were Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award winners, which were the second most among all Big 12 schools, while 260 were named to the Fall 2013 Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll, the most since 2008. Also, 101 student-athletes have earned Academic All-Big 12 recognition this season.
For a complete list of this year's graduates, click here.
K-State's Shane Southwell receives his degree during Spring Commencement at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas on May 17, 2014. (Scott D. Weaver/K-State Athletics)
Note: With the summer months upon us, the K-State Sports Extra will be published three times per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) for the months of June and July. We thank you for spending the 2013-14 year following the daily stories and hope you all have an enjoyable and safe summer!
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Subject: [GEORGE-L] Mattie Alice Crawford Wills
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 12:17:16 -0500 (CDT)
I am seeking any info on the following people.
James Ritt Wills, son of William Thomas and Liza George Wills, was born
Aug. 1873 in TX. died July 24, 1906 in Moss Springs, Limestone Co. TX
married July 29, 1898 in Marquez, Leon Co. TX. to Mattie Alice Crawford,
who was born Feb. 1883 in TX. died Apr. 14, 1902 in TX, due to
childbirth complications of the birth of a daughter, Mattie Alice Wills,
who was born Apr. 14, 1902 in Burkburnett, Archer Co. TX. James Ritt
Wills left Texas shortly after the death of his wife, and relocated to
New Iberia, Iberia Parish, LA and lived there until shortly before the
time of his death.
If anyone knows anything about any of these people, please let me know
or contact Virgil DuVal mailing address
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Resources - Community Corrections
Government Reports
United States. The Department of Justice/ Bureau of Justice Statistics. Sexual Victimization Reported by Former State Prisoners, 2008. Comp. by Allen Beck and Candace Johnson. Washington, DC. May 2012.
United States. The Department of Justice/ National Prison Rape Elimination Commission. Standards for the Prevention, Detection, Response and Monitoring of Sexual Abuse in Community Corrections. Washington, DC. June 23, 2009.
United States. The Department of Justice/ National Institute of Corrections. Gender Responsive Strategies for Women Offenders: Supervision of Women Defendants and Offenders in the Community. Comp. by Linda Sydney. Washington, DC. October 2005.
Publications for Correctional Agencies and Staff
American Probation and Parole Association et. al. Corrections Based Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Community Corrections Professionals. Alexandria, VA. December 2009.
Carle, Susan D., Kathy Tuznik, Aaron Brand and Brenda V. Smith. Labor and Employment Law: Tools for Prevention, Investigation and Discipline of Staff Sexual Misconduct in Custodial Settings. Washington, DC. October 2009.
Smith, Brenda V. and Jaime M. Yarussi. Legal Responses to Sexual Violence in Custody: State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals under Custodial Supervision. Washington, DC. October 2009
Simonian, Nairi M. and Brenda V. Smith. "Anti-fraternization Policies in Community Corrections: A Tool to Address Staff Sexual Misconduct in Community Correction Agencies." Perspectives. Winter 2007: 43-48.
Buell, Maureen, Elizabeth Layman, Susan McCampbell and Brenda V. Smith. "Addressing Sexual Misconduct in Community Corrections." Perspectives: the Journal of the American Probation and Parole Association,. 27:2 Spring 2003.
Law Reviews and Journal Publications
Smith, Brenda V. "The Prison Rape Elimination Act: Implementation and Unresolved Issues" Criminal Law Brief American University Washington College of Law Washington, DC; 10-18 (Spring 2008).
Yarussi, Jaime M. "The Violence Against Women Act: Denying Needed Resources Based on Criminal History." Criminal Law Brief of American University Washington College of Law Washington, DC; 29-36 (Spring 2008).
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Dan Brisse Full Part: Nation
Thanks to our buds at Transworld Snowboarding, here's Dan Brisse's Full Part from Nation, check it on Transworld Snowboarding, or download the Nation Full Movie from iTunes!
March 19, 2013
"I Ride Park City" Episode 6
The sixth installment of the IRPC series, featuring Chris Beresford, Sean Black, Shane Wright, Alex Sherman, Cody Rosenthal, Broc Waring, Griffin Siebert, Nils Mindnich, Alex Rodway, Ben Bilodeau, Dylan Thompson, Aaron Biittner, Nick Julius, and Sam Taxwood.
October 17, 2012
"IRPC" sneak peek #3 featuring Sam Taxwood, Dylan Thompson and more!
Check out the 3rd installment of the "IRPC" sneak peek series featuring Sam Taxwood, Ted Borland, Dylan Thompson and Parker Duke laying it down in the 3 King's park. The full "IRPC" movie drops November 1st.


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Syrian Druze residing in the Golan Heights once burned ID cards offered to them by Israeli government authorities, after Israeli law was extended to the area in 1981. Three decades later, after 19-months of brutal civil war in Syria, Druze residents of the Golan are flocking to the Interior Ministry by the dozens to request Israeli citizenship.
Photo: A statue commemorating the Druze uprising against French colonialism in the 1920s stands at the middle of Majdal Shams. In August, when this photgraph was taken, a Syrian flag was flying from the sword of Sultan Al-Atrash (photo credit: Elhanan Miller/Times of Israel photo)
With Syria ablaze, dozens of Golan Heights Druze seek Israeli citizenship
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Early this week, we had a What's Brewing post here on Instant Tea that included information about what was at the time a pending ruling from state District Judge Randy Clapp in Wharton on a lawsuit challenging Nikki Araguz's right to the pension of her husband, a Wharton firefighter who had been killed in the line of duty.
In that first post, we used the term "transgender" to refer to Araguz, which is the general umbrella term that we use here at the Voice. We based that on conversations with advocates in the trans community who told us that "transgender" is an umbrella term that includes all those who are gender variant, while "transsexual" specifically refers to those who have fully transitioned or are in the process of transitioning.
So I was surprised to see comments to that first blog about Nikki Araguz taking us to task for describing her as "transgender" instead of using the term "transsexual," and pointing out that Araguz had, in her personal blog, asked that the media refer to her as transsexual instead of transgender.


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Agent Provocateur White Wedding Party at Milk Studios
Behind the Seams: Kate Moss' White Wedding With Agent Provocateur
How very Kate Moss of Kate Moss to wear all black at her white wedding. Don't panic — she didn't run off and marry boyfriend Jamie Hince.
To celebrate the launch of Kate Moss for Agent Provocateur Bridal — because you know there's always a celebration — Kate and her posse partied the evening away at Milk Studios in NYC. Fabulous guests in attendance included Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Lake Bell, and Byrdie Bell (no relation). Several neon signs, including one behind the bar that screamed "Let Them Eat Kate," made it very clear who the party was in honor of . . . the bride in black, of course!
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5 Pros
- The recently updated Kia Sorento (introduced in October 2013) fixes the previously poor suspension but retains the cheap price
- Most Kia's now look good thanks largely to the new "Tiger Nose Grill". No surprise given that Kia poached the designer responsible for the original Audi TT
- The diesel engines have good fuel efficiency
- Seven seats standard across the range (although the rear 2 are really just for children)
- Class leading 5 year warranty
5 Cons
- Cheapish interior
- Rear view camera not standard across the range
- Steering still not terrific
- Boot space is very good – unless you are using the last row of seats
- One of the colours is called clear white….?
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This is the 6,000-BTU air conditioner with reengineered internal mechanisms that deliver powerful cool air while producing a gentle hum equivalent to a rain shower. Unlike its clanging competitors, whose decibel levels approach the roar of freeway traffic, this hushed window unit produces only 43.4 dB because it incorporates a buffer around the compressor that muffles sound and absorbs vibration, making it 11 1/2 decibels quieter than the average 6,000-BTU window air conditioner. The unit also features a unique horizontal fan, which helps circulate air more efficiently, reducing drag and noise. The powerful model has three speeds and four cooling modes (cool, fan, energy save, dehumidification) so it not only cools but acts as an energy-efficient fan and dehumidifier, and its adjustable louvers direct the air in four directions to ensure comfortable temperatures in all corners of a room. It has a digital remote control, a 24-hour timer, and a sleep setting to automatically adjust conditions overnight. 6,000 BTU. For rooms up to 250' sq. 21 1/4" W x 12 1/2" H x 18 1/4" D. (55 1/2 lbs.)
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The Quietest 6,000-BTU Window Air Conditioner comes with The Hammacher Schlemmer Lifetime Guarantee. If this product ever disappoints you, for any reason, you may return your Hammacher Schlemmer purchase for exchange, credit, or refund.
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World's Quietest is an Understatement!
By Vadim
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Purchased this for my son to install in he 2 year old's bedroom. The could not believe how quiet... likened it to perhaps a small refrigerator running... AWSOME!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Love This Window Air Conditioner
By Shirley the Pianist
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I LOVE this air conditioner. Use it in my bedroom. It is the best purchase I've made in a long time.
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Delivery was quick. First system made a loud noise. I called customer service, held the phone up to the ac. The service representative immediately set up a pick up the next day and shipped a new unit to my residence.The second unit works great. I know once in a blue moon you will get a defective unit no matter what brand, but I am sold on Hammacher Schlemmer for their customer support and quick response to my purchase.
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You don't know it's there....it's quiet, it's efficient and it's unobtrusive!
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Lives up to it's billing as the "world's quietest a/c"
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Installed in small bedroom. It more than adequately cools the room. It's super quiet and you can use the remote to turn off the digital display on the unit so your room remains completely dark! The timers and various modes are very useful. The controls are intuitive and it is easy to use.
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It is what they say it is.
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This is a great A/C! So quiet you hardly know it is running. Cools our entire "Open Concept" kitchen/dining room/living room area.
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Wanted a quiet window air conditioner and it was so easy to order.. No waiting on the phone .. Folks I spoke with were knowledgable and concerned and listened to my requests. Happy I made this purchase and received before the expected date.
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I bought one, installed it and immediately turned around and bought a second....quiet is an understatement!
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Quiet and effective
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It was a bit heavy so needed another set of hands to install, but now that its in the window its the best a/c I've ever had.
Very quiet efficient air conditioner
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Quiet I can hear the television without having the volume turned up.
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— phrasal verb with stand uk /stænd/ us /stænd/ verb stood, stood
B2 to defend or support a particular idea or a person who is being criticized or attacked:
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- You have to learn to stand up for yourself.
- With five older brothers I soon learned to stand up for myself.
- You have to stand up for your rights - you can't let them walk all over you.
- He's a big boy - I'm sure he can stand up for himself.
- The prime minister reiterated that he would stand up for British interests abroad.
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On April 8, the 17th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, also with Wilson's longstanding endorsement. Instead of being appointed by state legislatures as established by the Founders, U.S. senators would thereafter be chosen by popular vote. Since that process seems "democratic," few people question the amendment's wisdom today. The sad fact is that it seriously eroded the balance between state and federal governments to the great detriment of the former. It helped make the states into administrative drones for the queen bees in Washington, D.C. One example of its baleful influence: The explosion of unfunded federal mandates could never have occurred if U.S. senators were directly accountable to state legislatures.
The late columnist Tony Blankley wisely advised, "The most efficient method of regaining the original constitutional balance is to return to the original constitutional structure. If senators were again selected by state legislatures, the longevity of Senate careers would be tethered to their vigilant defense of their state's interest—rather than to the interest of Washington forces of influence." Repealing the 17th Amendment, he argued correctly, might be the best way to enforce the 10th Amendment, which states, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
On December 23, Wilson's signature enshrined into law the Federal Reserve Act, creating a central bank and more economic mischief than any other federal initiative or institution in the last 100 years.
Imagine if Congress had hired a private company to manage the nation's money supply, protect the value and integrity of the currency, promote full employment, and iron out the boom-bust cycle. Imagine further if that company went on to generate a Great Depression, a slew of recessions and volatile swings in employment, and a dollar worth perhaps a nickel of its former value. We'd have long ago fired the company and jailed its executives. Yet that's precisely the legacy of the Federal Reserve.
Without the 16th and 17th Amendments and the Federal Reserve, it's inconceivable that the federal government could have grown from less than five percent of GDP in 1913 to nearly 25 percent in 2013. Were it not for those three gremlins, how many fewer trillions might our unconscionable national debt be? The toll on our liberties is also incalculable but surely considerable. It's no exaggeration to say that 1913 is the year that keeps on stealing.
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2013 NOAA CPAS Workshop
NOAA's 11th Annual Climate Prediction Applications Science (CPAS) Workshop was held in Logan, Utah, 23-25 April 2013. The theme was "Climate Information for Natural Resource Management", which integrated broad aspects of climate information applications in water, land, forest, wildlife, habitat, energy, and other natural resources management. The goals of the CPAS Workshop were to bring together climate information users, tool developers, researchers, and providers to identify recommended state-of the-art science practices on the use of climate information and gaps in climate data and prediction services.
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Charities overwhelmed by donations
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As fund-raising events for tsunami victims continued around Melbourne yesterday, the Red Cross said it had raised enough money and would wind down its activities.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said it had raised sufficient funds to cover its relief and recovery programs in the affected countries.
The organisation has not yet revealed how much money was raised worldwide but the Australian Red Cross has raised more than $80 million alone.
Other Australian aid agencies said while they had raised enough money to meet immediate needs, they were still collecting money to help with long-term recovery.
Oxfam Community Aid Abroad, which has raised $20 million, is still accepting donations for long-term rebuilding projects, although a spokeswoman said it was shifting its focus to other countries in need such as Sudan.
After collecting $25 million, CARE Australia has enough funds for emergency needs.
"From now on all funds collected will be for rehabilitation, long-term recovery," a spokeswoman said.
World Vision has raised more than $72 million and will continue to work in the affected countries for at least the next five years. Of the money raised, 30 per cent has been marked for emergency relief and the remainder will go towards rebuilding.
Meanwhile, tsunami fund-raisers around Melbourne yesterday offered something for everyone.
Thousands of people enjoyed a slice of what organisers believed was the world's biggest lamington at Federation Square. Weighing 880 kilograms and 1.5 metres high, proceeds were donated to CARE Australia.
A fun run around Albert Park lake helped raise funds for Oxfam, while at St Kilda Botanic Gardens people attended a multi-faith community vigil.


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Burberry's Trench Web Site Too Good to Be True
Coats off to Burberry. It has managed to stitch a 154-year-old brand into an ultra-chic range of clothes and accessories. And it is keeping current with a slick digital marketing push fronted by a Web site called artofthetrench.com.
The site has received five million page views since its November launch and, according to the company, it's helping traditional outerwear fly off the shelves like a coattail in a wind tunnel.
The Web site is a very polished affair, with photographs of "ordinary people" wearing their Burberry coats out and about, an option to express a liking for each picture (though conspicuously no option to express a dislike), and space to leave a comment, many of which include one-liners like "COOL!!!!!" and "Fantastic!"
But for all its sophisticated Web wizardry — which makes it such a pleasure to navigate — the Web site is just a little too perfect …
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The University Record, January 30, 1996
Note to readers: The University Record welcomes letters from members of the University community.
Administration should not support
agendas of
special interests
There have been recent attempts by the University administration to build a sense of community or shared values among students, facultyand staff at the University of Michigan. Last year, the Office of Student Affairs sponsored the "Common Threads" program in an attempt to develop community among staff members. In addition, the Ethics and Religion Office sponsored a symposium on the role of ethics, religion and values in an attempt to create dialogue among religious organizations. And even though the above examples of community among University members appear to be promising, there is one concern that I would like to see addressed in regards to the development of future community values at the University of Michigan. How can a university or educational institution hope to obtain a community relationship among individual members if the administration supports an educational agenda that primarily reflects the political and philosophical aspirations of certain special interest groups and professional organizations?
For instance, during the month of October, Residence Education is now in concurrence with the National Education Association by sponsoring "Gay and Lesbian History Month." The differences between the specially celebrated event and "Gay Pride Week" that it replaces are the more respectable title, longer programming duration and the increase in erotic material being posted in residence halls. The month of November brings together the residence hall library system with the American Library Association in a special celebration called "Banned Book Week." During the awareness week, the library justifies the availability of any literary material by calling attention to past books that were once considered inappropriate and worthy of discretion but are now considered respectable literature by today's standards. Unfortunately, this philosophy assumes that if our society is exposed to anything long enough, regardless of how abhorrent, gradual assimilation will someday make it acceptable to everyone. There is also the "safer sex" program being sponsored by University Health Services and the American College Health Association. This program provides the impetus for students to experiment with their sexuality as long as they use protective devices. And in addition, there is "AIDS Awareness Week" which is sponsored by various University departments to primarily commemorate those who have tragically died as a result of homosexual activities.
If the University of Michigan is truly committed to building a community that still allows personal freedom for individual members to develop intellectually, socially and spiritually, then it must provide representation for those with opposing educational viewpoints. A multicultural and diverse university should represent a free marketplace of ideas, values and beliefs, and not an institution that propagates the philosophy and politics of a select few. Hopefully, may the University of Michigan someday attempt to reduce sexually transmitted diseases by encouraging sexual abstinence before marriage (Abstinence Awareness Week, May 1-7), or inform University residents of the harmful effects of pornography (Pornography Awareness Week, Oct. 29-Nov. 5), or even commemorate the 34 million innocent lives lost to abortion since Roe v. Wade (Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, celebrated on Jan. 21), or at the very least, may the University administration become a noninterfering participant in a community where individual members can freely and collectively develop their own community values without educational programming.
Bruce A. Bender, Central Campus, Area maintenance coordinator, Housing Facilties Department


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Generosity Surpassing Itself (1 John 3:1-3)
Tony Felich, October 31, 2004
Part of the Exposition of I, II, & III John series, preached at a Morning Worship service
Not only forgiven sinners, but adopted sons and daughters!
I. The Significance of being Children of God
A. We are recipients of His Love
B. We are out of place in this world
II. The Implications of being Children of God
A. The Maturity Process God is working in us
B. Our Motivation and Responsibility as His Children
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3:1 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. 3 And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. (ESV)


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Hi all, I'm learning R6RS Scheme and I would like to use it in some simple program at work. I need to connect to some databases (mainly Informix and MSSQL) through ODBC but I could not find an ODBC library. I googled a lot but it seems that such library does not exists, am I blind or is it real? It would be strange that no one needs it... It seems that Spark Scheme, built on top of MzScheme, has a built-in database and also a generic ODBC interface (see http://spark-scheme.wikispot.org/SQL_%26_ODBC). Maybe it's possible to use its libraries? Thank you for your help
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Kidney Cancer: Patient Education
- Cancer Facts
According to the American Cancer Society:
- There will be almost 61,000 new cases of kidney cancer this year (renal cell and renal pelvis & ureter).
- The average of people when they're diagnosed with kidney cancer is 64. It's very uncommon in people under age 45.
- The rate of people developing kidney cancer has been rising in recent years, perhaps due to the development of better imaging tests.
Kidney cancer is a malignant tumor that forms in the tissues of the kidneys. There are three main kinds of kidney cancer.
Renal cell carcinoma is a malignant tumor that forms in the lining of the small tubes of the kidney that filter blood, water, salt and waste products. About 90 percent of kidney cancers are renal cell adenocarcinomas.
Renal pelvis and ureter cancer is a malignant tumor that forms in your renal pelvis or ureter. Your renal pelvis is located at the top of your ureter. Your ureter is the long tube connecting your kidney to your bladder. It's treated differently than renal cell carcinoma.
Wilms tumor is a kind of kidney cancer that generally affects children under the age of 5. It's evaluated and treated differently than renal cell carcinoma and renal pelvis and ureter cancer. Because it's a childhood cancer, it's generally treated by a pediatric urologist.
Information here refers to renal cell carcinoma, commonly referred to as kidney cancer.
Your Kidneys
You have two kidneys. Each kidney is bean-shaped, about the size of your fist. They're located in the back portion of your upper abdomen, on either side of your spine.
The outer portion of your kidney is solid tissue, while the central portion contains blood vessels and hollow spaces (called the renal pelvis) that collect urine.
Your kidneys are part of your urinary tract. The primary functions of your kidneys are to:
- Eliminate fluid and nitrogen waste
- Regulate electrolytes, red blood cell production and blood pressure
Urine produced by each kidney travels through a tube called the ureter to the bladder, which stores urine. When you urinate, urine leaves your bladder through a tube called the urethra.
Your kidneys are important but you can live a long time with just one kidney. In fact, many people can live a long time with no kidney at all, surviving with the help of dialysis.
How Kidney Cancer Grows
Renal cell carcinoma begins in the nephrons (the functional units of your kidney), which are located in the solid outer portion of your kidney.
Compared to other cancers, most cases of renal cell carcinoma are slow growing. The average growth rate of renal cell carcinoma is approximately 0.5 cm per year; the doubling time is around 18 months.
In most cases, the growth rate and doubling time are slower for smaller tumors and faster for larger tumors. Larger tumors generally spread to other organs, including the liver, lungs and bones.
Without prompt and effective treatment, renal cell carcinoma typically spreads through the lymph or the bloodstream. In many cases, kidney cancers have no symptoms, so they may be found later at advanced stages.
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LENOVO YOGA S1 (20CDA01-GIG): Featuring 4th Gen i5 Processor and 1TB HDD
Lenovo has recently introduced yet another handy notebook, the YOGA S1 (20CDA01-GIG) that focusses on performance and even multi-mode usage. This laptop sports a pretty exorbitant price tag and can be purchased from the leading online retail stores in black color. Here is how the specs sheet associated with the same looks like in detail:
The YOGA S1 (20CDA01-GIG) from Lenovo weighs 1.6kg and adorns a slimmer, 19.05mm thick chassis. The YOGA S1 (20CDA01-GIG) sports a 12.5inch screen with HD resolution, adorning the same. The featured panel supports multi-touch for up to 10 fingers. In terms of OS, the YOGA S1 (20CDA01-GIG) runs Windows 8, straight out of the box. Powering the same is a standard battery unit, supporting up to 8 hours of heavy usage. The YOGA S1 (20CDA01-GIG) packs in a standard keyboard followed by the Track point supported Touch-Pad. The YOGA S1 (20CDA01-GIG) is Ethernet compatible and boasts of a 4-in-1 card reader. 2 USB 3.0 ports are supplied alongside the combo jack and the solitary HDMI output.
Hardware Specs:
The YOGA S1 (20CDA01-GIG) features the Intel Core i5 processor that clocks at 1.6GHz in general and up to 2.6GHz for the Turbo Boost mode. 3MB cache is assigned to this notebook followed by 4GB DDR3 RAM. Intel HD 4400 is the featured graphics processing unit. Built-in storage limit for the same is 1TB via the HDD and 16GB via the SSD.
The YOGA S1 (20CDA01-GIG) packs in a HD webcam alongside the built-in stereo speakers.


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By Lisa Soule
Killeen Daily Herald
Killeens Volunteer Center continues to come under the critical eye of a city councilman, despite an official move to back off until next budget season.
While he waits, Councilman Dan Corbin has repeatedly expressed his displeasure with the citys annual $250,000 expenditure to organize and oversee volunteer services throughout the area.
But I think Ive been unfairly criticized by people who feel that only their ox is getting gored, Corbin said. There is a whole herd of oxen I want to gore. As financial stewards for the city, we need to look at every single program.
Corbin said he would like to see about $2.5 million cut from the citys annual budget and hopes that the next round of budget talks will begin as soon as May, with a focused look at each department.
Besides questioning the money funneled to the volunteer programs, Corbin had pushed for sunset reviews of several city departments. He also backed in-depth looks at whether some city-provided services like solid waste collection, mowing and custodial services might be better performed by outside agencies.
However, the volunteers may be near the top of the list. Corbin has been quick to point out that $250,000 is equal to a penny on the tax rate.
Killeens Volunteer Services department receives about $120,000 annually to cover three full-time employees and general office supplies. The non-profit arm of the equation, Killeen Volunteers Inc., receives a separate grant from the city of about $139,000.
Several programs come under the KVI umbrella, including the Celebrate Killeen Committee, Greater Killeen Areas Promise, Keep Killeen Beautiful, Killeen Volunteer Corps and the Youth Advisory Commission.
Corbin has been reviewing the organizations financial statements, tax returns and budget requests. He also asked for a survey of surrounding cities regarding the funding of paid volunteer positions.
An Oct. 20 memorandum prepared by Killeen Management Accountant Martie Simpson in response to the request showed no paid positions in Waco, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Temple, Belton and Georgetown.
Individual departments are in charge of obtaining volunteers as needed, Simpson said of Cove, Heights, Belton and Georgetown.
In Waco, Simpson found that Baylor University supplies most of the volunteer activities.
The city of Waco is a very stable area and has many volunteer organizations that have been in existence for many years, Simpson reported.
Killeen Volunteer Director Joyce Hodson said she would have liked to respond to Corbins request but wasnt aware of it until after the response was issued.
There are other cities with paid volunteers positions, Hodson said. Fort Hood has a large volunteer center and their employees are paid.
While the city of Waco does not have a paid staff, Hodson said it does have outreach programs through various departments.
When the city of Denton needs volunteers, they are gathered by various departments, said Denton Public Information Officer John Cabrales.
There are programs and events that would not get off the ground without volunteers, Cabrales said.
However, no city staffer is paid to specifically find them. If you wanted to get nit-picky, perhaps a portion of their salaries are spent finding them under other duties as assigned.
Most Texas designated volunteer centers which, like Killeens, are associated with the Points of Light Foundation do not receive municipal funding unless they provide specific services for a city on contract.
Carrie Moffitt, chief executive officer of Volunteer Houston, said funding for her annual budget, which runs between $700,000 and $800,000, is realized through corporations, foundations and private donors as well as its own annual fund-raiser.
The Houston center has seven full-time employees, about 28,000 connected volunteers and serves a population base of about 4 million.
Moffitt said the organization receives other revenue by special arrangement. For instance, the center contracts with a school district to recruit and manage mentors for 25 schools. It also contracts with Harris County to provide trained volunteers for disaster relief.
While other centers throughout the state operate in a similar fashion, Round Rocks volunteer organization is one of the few that are comparable to Killeens.
Round Rock Volunteer Center Director Pat Patterson said her organization has battled a funding crisis since one of that citys council members took exception to the program a few years ago.
Our funding has continually gone down, Patterson said.
While she used to receive in the area of $60,000 from the city annually, that figure has been slashed in half. Round Rock also receives funding from the United Way.
Now we are truly challenged, Patterson said, recalling her once typical annual budget, which neared $200,000. We had been extremely spoiled to be able to do broad-based work.
Patterson said the criticism that has been heaped on Killeens program is similar to what she has faced in recent years.
I think its really short-sighted, Patterson said. The community connection and civic responsibility is dwindling. Volunteerism brings in disconnected people and is truly the ultimate in Americanism.
In defending her own organization, Patterson said that she has talked until she is blue in the face.
Were a support agency a middle man, Patterson said. People dont see the HR value. Were essentially an employment agency for volunteers.
If her organization was dissolved, Patterson acknowledged that critical things likely would still get done.
Would it be organized and efficient? she said. Probably not.
Killeen might also be compared with an effort far from Texas. The New York City-funded Mayors Volunteer Center has an annual budget of $244,298. The New York Times in October reported the center has four paid staff members in an article that chronicled the citys recent push at expanding its volunteer base.
As Councilman Corbin eyes Killeens possibilities of budget cuts, he said all things have to be prioritized.
Although the programs may have value and do good things, that should not be our criteria, Corbin said. I dont question the value of many of the things done with the money. I just question if they need to be done by the city.
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Pa. turnpike crash lesson for planners
HARRISBURG — State senators warned on Tuesday that a Valentine's Day pileup on the Pennsylvania Turnpike was a lesson in chaos and gridlock that needs to be corrected before another one happens with more serious consequences.
The hearing before the Senate Transportation Committee focused on the weather analysis before water froze on the roadway during the Feb. 14 morning's commute, the communication gaps between the responding agencies and the lack of access responders had to the roadway.
Transportation Committee Chairman John Rafferty, R-Montgomery, said that when agencies did respond, it was confused and chaotic and nobody seemed to know who was in charge.


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The Animator Letters Project was created in 2010 by Willie Downs. Since the date of inception, 86 professional animators and directors have enthusiastically contributed letters of encouragement to aspiring animators- most of which are handwritten. The letters will be published by Disney Editions around the Spring of 2019, allowing fans to physically hold the letters in book form, enhancing the reading experience.
You will be able to find all the behind the scenes details of the book as they are released right here on the website! Be sure to follow the blog so you never miss an update about the book, or other exciting news about The Animator Letters Project.
100% of the proceeds from the publication of the book were donated to fund The Animator Letters Project Scholarship at CalArts. You can read more about the scholarship here.


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Deloitte Cyber Technical Resilience Senior Consultant in San Francisco, California
Deloitte is one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States, specializing in audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services with clients in more than 20 industries. We provide powerful business solutions to some of the world s most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100.At Deloitte, you can have a rewarding career on every level. In addition to challenging and meaningful work, you ll have the chance to give back to your community, make a positive impact on the environment, participate in a range of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. Our commitment to individual choice lets you customize aspects of your career path, your educational opportunities and your benefits. And our culture of innovation means your ideas on how to improve our business and your clients will be heard.
Are you interested in improving the cyber and organizational risk profiles of leading companies? If your response is yes, consider joining Deloitte & Touche LLP s growing Cyber Risk Cyber Risk Resilient practice. Our technical resilience services professionals assist our clients with the design and implementation of the technical solutions and risk management programs which improve their ability to withstand cyberattacks and other disruptions to IT capabilities supporting critical business operations.
Work you ll do
Assist in transforming traditional disaster recovery (DR) solutions to secure, agile, scalable, always-on, cloud-first environments. Assess, design, and implement resilient architectures for clients across a diverse set of technologies including cloud, big data, risk sensing, and advanced security technologies.
Support high-profile incident response activities including response to natural disasters, man-made Support response and recovery activities for high profile technology disruptions including cyberattacks, natural disasters, man-made disasters, and other crises scenarios.
Assist in wargaming, technology transformation, resilience assessment, resilient design, impact analysis, risk analysis, service continuity, plan documentation, and testing and failover automation activities
The team
Deloitte Advisory's Cyber Risk team helps complex organizations more confidently pursue their growth, innovation and performance agendas through proactive management of the associated cyber risks. Our professionalsdesign, deploy, and assess IT resilience, business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management solutions for client technical infrastructure, applications and business processes tohelp clients transform their legacy programs into proactive Secure.Vigilant.Resilient.TMcyber risk programs. Join the team developing the future state of cyber risk solutions.Learn more about Deloitte Advisory s Cyber Risk Services practice.
3 years of experience with large enterprise recovery solutions
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Experience assisting with disaster recovery, business continuity, incident response, or cyber war gaming exercises.
Willingness to travel up to 80%
BA/BS in information technology or related field or significant industry work experience
Masters Degree and/or Relevant certifications: CBCP, MBCP, ABCI, MBCI, FBCI, ITIL, PMP, or Certified Data Recovery Professional (CDRP)
Exposure to big data analytics such as Splunk, Teradata, Hadoop and Cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or similar.
Exposure to DevOps organizations
Experience with advanced network designs such as zero trust networks
Experience in Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
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At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University, The Leadership Center.
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A furious debate on sexual equality is raging in Australia following "misogynistic" comments made by the country's best-known radio DJ, who announced on his show that women in positions of power were "destroying the joint".
Alan Jones's outburst followed the announcement that Australia would be spending $A320m (£200m) promoting Pacific islands women in business and politics.
"[Prime minister Julia Gillard] said that we know societies only reach their full potential if women are politically participating," scoffed Jones, who has previously suggested Gillard be put in a sack and dropped out to sea.
"Women are destroying the joint," he said. "[Former state chief police commissioner] Christine Nixon in Melbourne, [Sydney lord mayor] Clover Moore here. Honestly."
Days of heated debate – including a vigorous social media campaign against him – on the extent of sexism in the country have followed his comments.
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Google has created a doodle to mark the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which starts today.
The internet giant has devised one of its iconic moving illustrations to commemorate the 20th staging of the global football extravaganza, which this year takes place in Brazil.
The interactive doodle begins by showing a yellow and blue coloured football bouncing into view from stage left.
The ball comes to a halt in the centre of the screen, at which point the letters making up the word Google come alive and begin to jump up and down in a carefree manner.
As the letters let themselves go in the foreground, the vista of Rio de Janeiro opens up into view behind them.
Golden sands and palm trees can be seen along with cable cars furiously conveying passengers to and from the top of the city's iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain.
The statue of Christ the Redeemer watches the carnival scene impassively, while the summer sun rotates in an unusual fashion.
The first World Cup was won by hosts Uruguay in 1930.
Brazil has won the competition five times before (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002) but never on home soil.
England, of course, have lifted the Jules Rimet trophy just the once, in 1966.


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May 13, 2011
California sea lions capturing salmon just below the Columbia River's Bonneville Dam.
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NOAA's Fisheries Service said today it was authorizing the states of Washington and Oregon to lethally remove specific California sea lions that congregate 140 miles from the Pacific Ocean just below the Columbia River's Bonneville Dam to eat thousands of adult salmon and steelhead swimming upriver to spawn. Some of the salmon and steelhead are listed as threatened or endangered.
"This is not an easy decision for our agency to make, but a thorough analysis shows that a small number of California sea lions preying on salmon and steelhead are having a significant effect on the ability of the fish stocks to recover," said William W. Stelle Jr., Northwest regional administrator for NOAA's Fisheries Service. "Today's authorization allows state fisheries and natural resource agencies to carefully remove California sea lions to reduce their effect on vulnerable fish species."
Like all marine mammals in U.S. waters, California sea lions are protected by federal law, but there are provisions in the Marine Mammal Protection Act that allow today's authorization. The California sea lion population on the West Coast is considered healthy and stable, and estimated to be a robust 238,000.
Columbia Basin Chinook salmon and steelhead, on the other hand, have been listed for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act since the early 1990s, when their populations were perilously low. In recent years, adults have been returning in better numbers, thanks in part to favorable ocean conditions and improvements to habitat and to the operations of the hydropower dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers.
California sea lions eating salmon just below the Columbia River's Bonneville Dam.
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The agency said for salmon to recover it was crucial to make advances -- even incremental ones -- across the broadest possible range of activities that affect their survival, including harvest and hatchery management, habitat restoration, dam operations and control of predators like birds, sea lions and pike minnows.
NOAA initially gave the states authorization in 2008 to "permanently remove" problem California sea lions, including relocating them to zoos or trapping and euthanizing them. A lawsuit that year resulted in a 2009 federal district court ruling supporting NOAA's lethal removal authorization, but a finding by an appeals court in late 2010 overturning the authorization, sent the decision back to NOAA to better explain its rationale for protecting salmon by removing offending California sea lions.
Today's decision by NOAA responds to the court's concerns and gives the states permission under the Marine Mammal Protection Act to remove, lethally if necessary, individually identifiable California sea lions that have been observed eating salmon or steelhead in the area immediately below Bonneville Dam. The authorization covers removal of up to 85 California sea lions annually, although the agency said it was unlikely that large a number would be taken each year, based on the three years the program has been in effect. The agency's authorization to the states expires in June 2013, but may be extended. Since 2008, the states have removed a total of 37 California sea lions. Ten were placed in zoos, one died while being examined and 26 were euthanized.
California sea lions consuming salmon just below the Columbia River's Bonneville Dam.
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Until 2001, few seals or sea lions were observed feeding in the area immediately below Bonneville Dam. However, the past decade has seen a dramatic increase in those visitors, from just over two dozen in 2002 to more than a hundred the following year. In subsequent years, those numbers fell slightly, but were typically in the 70s or 80s each season. And the estimated number of salmon and steelhead eaten by California sea lions also has risen steadily over the same period, peaking at over 5,000 last year. Biologists say the actual number is higher, because many salmon are taken underwater or farther downstream of the dam, outside the observation area.
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Dodge Repair Questions? Ask a Mechanic for Answers ASAP
Can you go out and try to start it and tell me if the headlights and dome light dims when trying to start it
Thats ok i have a real good idea whats wrong. I have worked on hundreds of these complaints.
If you click here you will get the full technical readout on this problem, but i can tell you from 35 years in this business its probabably be a door cylinder/switch that is at fault.
There is a little trick that we use;
Try locking and unlocking the passenger door wth the key, sometimes this works but i bet its still the driver door lock switch that is throwing off the secui=rity system...thats what i have always found.
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Guiding Light's "Melinda Sue Lewis" has been Twittering her days ever since coming back home for her high-school reunion in March, reminiscing about her relationships with Phillip, Alex, Beth and Rick.On Monday, September 21st, Mindy started giving up-to-the minute updates from her wedding to Rick and get this! She will continue to provide all of the latest, on-going Springfield action.
Yup, you heard correctly. Guiding Light lives on -- on Twitter!
To follow Mindy go to http://twitter.com/melindasuelewis. Accompanying Mindy's Tweets will be classic GL clips, viewer polls, contests and other interactive features.
How cool is that? Guiding Light's not gone, it's just gone tweeting.
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Since last spring, Provost Nancy Cantor has been leading a group that is representative of a number of campus unitsfaculty and administrators as well as development staffto identify academic priorities. President Lee C. Bollinger also has been working with an advisory group of alumni and friends of the University.
Deans and others were asked last winter to come up with specifics, and several academic units have devoted faculty retreats to these discussions. Identification of priorities, under broad umbrella themes, will help focus additional discussions next spring on potential dollar goals for the project, which will exceed the then-record $1.4 billion raised in the 199097 Campaign for Michigan. That total is the largest ever raised by any public university.
This will be the Universitys fourth major campaign, the first occurring in the 1960s and the second in the early 1980s. Records for the first campaign were discarded at its conclusion, the thinking at the time, Bollinger noted in his remarks, being that major campaigns were undertaken only once a century.
A thriving University in need of more money and decreased state funding changed that picture in the 1980s, and the realization that University needs outstripped other sources of funding (state support and sponsored research) prompted that effort.
Shortly after the close of the 199097 campaign, interested observers and people on campus were asked how they felt about another one, he explained. We didnt want to venture into one unless there was energy and enthusiasm behind it. The key rule in efforts of this nature, he noted, is that you must not fail.
Everyone felt it was a critical step that needed to be taken, that we must do this. A campaign needs substance and hope to make it happen. We have to get everyone to think about it.
Cantor noted that the importance of the campaign cant be overstated. Our goal is to do what it takes to sustain and grow our success.
As a great public university, the U-M has certain imperativesexploration, education, opportunity, preservation and character. These are distinguishing characteristics that we at Michigan should feel very proud of, because we do all of them perhaps better than any other institution. But they are also, frankly, all very difficult to sustain.
The University also faces cost-driversbeing competitive in terms of innovation, escalating costs of recruiting and retaining talented faculty, and keeping tuition affordable.
While the University must continue to aggressively pursue sponsored research, and continue its productive partnership with the state, it also must invest in private support.
In each of the past campaigns, the University has improved advance planning efforts, and that discipline has helped transform the budget process, Cantor noted. This has resulted in outright gifts or endowment payouts that account for 5 percent to 10 percent of unit operating revenues. She anticipates that over the next 10 years this share of revenues can double. Support from individuals, foundations and corporations is the best opportunity for resource expansion.
Last January, Cantor and Susan K. Feagin, vice president for development, asked deans and directors to submit fundraising goals and priorities. We did not ask for wish lists, Cantor said. We wanted to initiate a disciplined campaign process right from the start, one that acknowledges the importance of coordinating all the Universitys revenue streamsstate support, sponsored research and gifts.
That request resulted in an evolving matrix of priorities covering the entire campus, and enabled the establishment of the University Campaign Planning Committee, which is considering the priorities as a whole, to see the connections among the priorities so we can begin to tell our campaign story.
Cantor is pleased with the groups energy and enthusiasm, which she said reflects the broader understanding among faculty and others of the campaigns importance to our future.
Two groups of cross-cutting priorities have emerged, she said. The first, thematic prioritieslife sciences, information technology, arts and culture, the student experience, globalizationreflect a sense of where the University wants to be.
The second identifies proposed uses of campaign money:
The campaign, Cantor added, also is an opportunity for the University community as a whole to reflect on what it is that makes us greatwhat we want to do better, how we want to focus old and new resources to accurately reflect academic strengths, the emerging areas we will have to address, donors interests, how we talk to people about the University and where we want to be.
We are not just raising money so we can say we have the best endowment, Cantor added. This effort will help us spread the message on and off campus about what the University is about. It will be conducted in a coordinated and disciplined fashion.
The bottom of these lists, Feagin noted, shows that other public institutions are getting into fundraising in a much bigger way, some with strong, aggressive campaigns that have enabled them to attract top students and faculty.
We always have done very well overall. The most promising source of growth is among our alumni, Feagin said.
Feagin also detailed the preliminary timeline for the campaign, noting that the University is in what traditionally is referred to as the quiet phase (advance planning in identifying priorities and case development) with no specifics announced.
Activities under way, some of which will continue after a formal launch, also include testing the feasibility and persuasiveness of proposed priorities, identifying potential donors through a program titled Networking for Michigan, identifying core funding/leadership gifts and increases in internal development staff, and determining the campaign infrastructure.
The University began counting gifts as campaign-related July 1. Specific goal-setting will begin next summer and continue through July 2002.


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Hobbies: I have always had a passion for hiking, snowboarding, camping and anything else outdoorsy, so it's no surprise that I ended up in Colorado. God is first and foremost in my life and I am overjoyed to work for a University that truly puts Christ first!
Before I came to CCU: Going to a private Christian school had never been a large priority for me in my life. However, after my senior year of high school I felt God calling me to one. I had an unbelievable experience. Upon graduation I felt another call, one to help other students find where God is calling them. CCU has given me a great opportunity to help facilitate young people into the next stage of their amazing lives.
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Cannibalizing the Future: Krugman SKEWERS Christie
One general rule of modern politics is that the people who talk most about future generations who go around solemnly declaring that were burdening our children with debt are, in practice, the people most eager to sacrifice our future for short-term political gain. You can see that principle at work in the House Republican budget, which starts with dire warnings about the evils of deficits, then calls for tax cuts that would make the deficit even bigger, offset only by the claim to have a secret plan to make up for the revenue losses somehow or other.
Why isn't PK our Treasury Secretary?????
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1. You Don't Have To Be A Liberal To See Krugman Is RIGHT!
You don't have to be a liberal to see that Krugman is right. The prevailing right-wing ideology that propels today's Republican Party is one that cannibalizes the future--by starving public works and infrastructure (And education. And public health. And environmental protection) to benefit a selfish, short-sighted, privileged few.
I have little sympathy for those remaining sane Republicans that think that somehow the GOP will re-discover responsible governance and the ability to embrace the future. The Republican Party has lost that capacity, and I don't see any way for it to recover those qualities in this generation or the next one.
Governor Christie's thinking and actions are entirely in line with those of today's current "mainstream" (i.e. extremist) Republican thinking. The ONLY way American citizen-voters can choose someone who is willing to build a better future for ourselves and our posterity is to vote for some party OTHER than the GOP and its allied factions.


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Rated 4 / 5 stars
This is a good game of its kind, but it's still rather annoying at times. I guess it might be because it's fairly hard and you can only get a medal after a certain amount of things you have done. It's particulary good with how the graphics are. I really like how there isn't that much detail in the actual props, but they're still drawn pretty well. I think the music is also nice, because it gives off a good sense of rhythum.
The one level I am really having problems with is Level 10. It's particularly frustrating because it's the one level I have to beat in order to get a medal! I must say, that it's going to take awhile for me to get used to this new format. I guess there will be no choice for me but to eventually conform. I think it's cute how the boxes sleep when it's on pause.
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars
Looking good, although I wish the music could have been better. The graphic is great too, and so's the gameplay. But sadly, it could have been 4.5, but the problem is the medals aren't working.
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
Fun game, cool puzzles! Very thoughtful of you to provide translations... but the English is pretty bad. I'll knock off a half star... should have had a native speaker proof your translations!
Fixed it. Check new version....
Rated 5 / 5 stars
Great game makes you think this is very cool
Rated 4 / 5 stars
Overall view is good, good music, and good graphics. The gameplay is a bit boring, but it's overally nice :)


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COMMERCE — The Tigers defeated Hebron Christian 14-1 in four innings on senior night and Ansley Bowman earned the win on the mound, striking out eight batters.
Kaylee Partin, Sarah Gonzalez, Rachel Floyd, Maddie Canup and Hannah Crumley all had two hits apiece.
Commerce (16-7) begins play in the Region 8-A tournament Thursday against a to-be-determined opponent.
PRINCE AVENUE CHRISTIAN 7, ATHENS CHRISTIAN 0: At Athens Christian, Emily Soles pitched a four-hit complete game, striking out eight. Soles also went 2-for-4 from the plate with a run scored. Athens Christian's Cheyanne Pridgen took the loss for the Eagles, throwing four innings, giving up two earned runs and striking out four.
Prince Avenue's Bethany Campbell, Lauren Hudson and Alex Tuttle had two hits apiece and accounted for three RBIs. Athens Christian's Olivia Pineo, Lexi Veamoi, Brianna Morgan and Katie Jacobson had a hit apiece.
Prince Avenue moves to 16-7 overall and 13-1 in Region 8-A. Athens Christian falls to 13-14 overall and 8-6 in region.
EAGLES BEAT RED RAIDERS: At Athens Christian, the Eagles won 21-25, 25-12, 25-13, 25-23 behind Keri King's 19 digs, Kayla Story's 10 kills and 13 aces and Brittany Huffer's 11 assists.
Athens Christian (13-25) begins play in the Class A Area-6 tournament Thursday at Heron Christian against a to-be-determined opponent.
WARRIORS SWEEP: At Hartwell, Jana Kelnhofer piled up 53 assists and Audrey Ann Lafontaine recorded 51 digs in Oconee County's wins over Hart County (25-22, 25-19) and Habersham Central (25-22, 19-25, 25-18).
Colleen Johnson added 22 kills, Annie Howell tallied 14 kills and Maggie Carlson had 10 kills, seven aces and 29 digs.
Oconee County (21-14, 5-3) hosts North Oconee and Jackson County on Tuesday before the start of the Class AAA Area-6 tournament on Thursday.
SPARTANS DROP TWO: At Conyers, Athens Academy lost to Rockdale (11-25, 25-14, 19-25) and Ola (14-25, 25-10, 21-25) to fall to 26-16 overall.
Morgan Ferguson led the Spartans with four aces, 10 kills, three blocks and eight digs. M.E. Eberhardt added five aces, five kills, 12 digs and 18 assists, Ali Garrett had 15 assists and Julia Harisay had nine kills and 12 digs.
Athens Academy hosts the Class A Area-6 tournament beginning Thursday.
TITANS SWEEP ATHENS ACADEMY MEET: At Athens Academy, North Oconee had four boys and three girls finish in the top 10 of their respective races.
Emily Measel won the girls race with a time of 21 minutes, 23.85 seconds, followed by teammate Allie Dominicali (21:43.47) and Prince Avenue Christian's Abby Hathaway (21:49.17) in third place. Emma Lowring, of North Oconee, placed seventh with a time of 23:01.32 and Athens Academy's Natalie Busener finished eighth in 23:04.41.
The North Oconee girls team finished first with 43 points followed by Collins Hill (53) and Archer (66).
North Oconee's Tyler Jones finished first in the boys race in 17:03.83 followed by Athens Academy's Adam Hearn (17:11.45), North Oconee's Thomas Moore (17:18.31) and Anthony Potts (17:42.26). Apalachee's Nick Zurbulis took seventh in 17:42.77 in front of North Oconee's Cole Thornton (sixth, 17:57.89) and Prince Avenue's Harris Smith (eighth, 18:05.52).
The North Oconee boys team collected just 23 points for first place followed by Archer (91) and Apalachee (97).
Both Titan teams will race next in Hampton at Nash Farms in the Golden Eagle Invitational on Oct. 12.
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I have wanted my breasts fixed since I was 16. Mine were sagging, unfortunately I don't have previous pictures.
I went in for surgery on June 25, 2012. The doctor prescribed a blood thinner prior to surgery. When I woke up in recovery I could feel every millimeter of my BL incision burning but I felt zero lipo pain. I asked the nurse if they had forgotten to do it, but she assured me that it had been done. When I first saw my breasts I was a bit taken aback by the strangely shaped nipples. The left was not even a shape I could recognize. I would have said a skewed oval if pressed to describe it. My right was not the same width the entire way around. The left side of the nipple is significantly smaller in diameter than the right. The other very noticeable adnormalty is the shape of the left breast. It is larger than the right, which is opposite the presurgery situation and it is square with a flat spot where cleavage should be. They are also terribly bruised which was likely a result of the blood thinner. I was given dilaudid for pain while in the hospital overnight which helped keep me painfree for the most part.
The liposuction felt completely painfree until day two at which time it started to feel like shocks going through the area and also like I had stitches which were being pulled on when my skin was touched or if I moved more than just a few inches. The most uncomfortable part so far has been the compression garment. It feels horrible, even worse than the incisions.
Day Two, I went home. Was given percoset which helped with the pain but after two hours I would become uncomfortable again.
Day Three, I felt much more comfortable. Left breast is still swollen and shiny. Have been applying frozen peas to help reduce the swelling. Also noticed a dark purple spot around the edge of my nipple. Hoping it's not necrosis. Yes, I tend to be panicky.
Day Four, The bruises seem to be healing a bit. I'm extremely tired even though I've been sleeping more than ever. Took a nap in the afternoon and applied peas in the evening.
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I have wanted my breasts fixed since I was 16....
I have wanted my breasts fixed since I was 16. Mine were sagging, unfortunately I don't have previous pictures.
I haven't decided upon a rating so I'm keeping it at one until I see the final outcome. If this is as good as it gets I would probably rate the experience a one. Nipples a child could have drawn rounder and square boobs are not what I expected.


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by Misty on Apr. 16, 2012 at 4:46 PM
Lmao!!! That is beyond awesome!
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That was me up on stage with underwear on my head. Ha ha! My moh forgot to pack the veil so they improvised with a tiara and lace panties bought in the gift shop.
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Woot Woot! I'm so jealous!
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Here's just a little sampling. That was a fun night! The guy I'm thinking of wasn't in any pictures.
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Pierre: A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue (original 1962; edition 1991)
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Pierre: A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue by Maurice Sendak (1962)
No current Talk conversations about this book.
A little odd. I have to admit, though I love Wild Things, I'm not an unabashed Sendak fan.
I enjoyed this book due to the illustrations and organization of the story. The illustrations, also provided by Maurice Sendak, enhance the story since the facials Pierre makes are very appropriate to his character. Pierre is a rebellious character who replies to everything with, "I don't care." Because he does not care, he does what he pleases and his facials are always depicted as sassy with a lot of attitude behind them. The illustrations of his facial expressions enhance his character, thus enhancing the story itself. Once Pierre has a change of heart by the end of the story, his facial expressions drastically change, making his transition very obvious to the reader. I also liked the organization of the book and that although the book is meant for younger readers, it is organized into 5 "chapters" with a prologue. The book also provides a Table of Contents at the beginning, teaching young readers various text features and making them feel like more advanced readers for being able to read what they believe to be a chapter book.
This little book by Maurice Sendak is about a naughty little boy whose favorite words are "I don't care!" His whiny apathy leads him to be swallowed by a lion while his parents are in town. Pierre is, of course, freed from the lion, and afterwards he does care about his life and about making decisions. While this book is very fantastical and borders on violence, the theme of Sendak's story is the importance of caring and taking control of one's own decisions. It is a little much for younger children to swallow and they may be frightened of the lion, but perhaps for second graders and a little older it would be a fun book to read while teaching them about self-importance and self-esteem. I really enjoyed this book as a child and even now, and I think Sendak's illustrations are funny and engaging.
Part of my quest to read all of Sendak's books. I don't remember reading this one when I was a child. It certainly is heavy-handed. The nice thing about Sendak's drawings is that they're not too flowery or complicated. There are no background to distract the child. Sometimes over-done drawings in children's books are nice, but sometimes it's just as nice to get one's point across.
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"What would you like to eat?"
Even when a hungry lion comes to pay a call, Pierre won't snap out of his ennui. Every child has one of these days sometimes. Mix in a stubborn nature, a touch of apathy, and a haughty pout, and it can turn noxious. Parents may cajole, scold, bribe, threaten--all to no avail. When this mood strikes, the Pierres of the world will not budge, even for the carnivorous king of beasts. Created by one of the best-loved author-illustrators of children's books, Maurice Sendak, this 1962 cautionary tale is hardly a pedantic diatribe against children who misbehave. Still, by the end of the lilting, witty story, most children will take the moral (Care!) to heart. Pierre's downward-turned eyebrows, his parents' pleading faces, and the lion's almost sympathetic demeanor as he explains that he will soon eat Pierre, make the package perfect. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter
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Butter is a projectile launched by Kernel-pults in Plants vs. Zombies and Plants vs. Zombies 2. It will stun most zombies in any game it appears. Butter will also deal damage to the zombie, as much as a cabbage or two peas, although it launched slower than peas from a Peashooter like any other lobbed-shot plant. Butter will paralyze zombies for a longer time in Plants vs. Zombies 2. It is launched less often than the kernels the Kernel-pults usually lob.
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When a zombie is hit by butter with the exception of Zombonis, Pogo Zombies (that still have their pogo stick), Dr. Zomboss and any vaulting zombie that vaults at the right timing, it is temporarily immobilized. After five seconds, the butter will disappear from the zombie's head. Also in any Co-op Mode on the console versions, the player can manually butter a zombie by pressing the button (Xbox 360) or (PlayStation 3), although this butter does not do any damage to zombies.
Buttered Popcorn
In the mini-game Buttered Popcorn, which is exclusive to the iPad and Android versions of Plants vs. Zombies, the player has the ability to freeze a zombie in their tracks with butter by simply tapping their head. Because the only offensive plant in this mini-game are four Cob Cannons, it is crucial to paralyze the zombies with butter so that the zombies do not eat the Cob Cannons.
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In this game, the immobilizing time is much longer (7.5 seconds). A butter stick can instantly kill a Seagull Zombie, Zombie Parrot, Pelican Zombie, or Bug Zombie. It will also force any flying Dodo Rider Zombies to land.
- In the music video "Zombies on Your Lawn," there is a Zombie that has butter on its head.
- Explorer Zombie cannot burn plants while butter is on its head.
- The Kernel-pult launches this projectile, although butter does not grow from corn, although some people put butter on their corn cob. However the other projectile Kernel-pult launches grows from corn, which is kernels that make up a corn cob.