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In this heartwarming novel, Greg Kincaid, the best-selling author of A Dog Named Christmas, revisits the early life of one of that book's protagonists and brings us a holiday tale of redemption, hope, and forgiveness.
It's 1962, and as Christmas approaches, so does one of the worst snow and ice storms in Kansas history. Without utilities and emergency services, it is a dangerous time for the residents of Cherokee County. For the McCray family, it is even worse. Big Bo McCray is the county road maintainer, and it is his duty to keep the roads clear—but all tasks seem more difficult to Bo and his wife, Cora, due to the recent death of their only son, John.
Losses begin to pile up for the family like the snow on their rural roads. John's wife and two daughters move off the McCray family farm and return to Minnesota, leaving the youngest member of the family, 13-year-old George, behind with his grandparents. Young George has been hit hard by his father's death and hangs on to the farm, the only thing left to connect him to his father. As George retreats into his grief, Bo and Cora's focus shifts to their struggling grandson.
Then, when an alcoholic neighbor does a stint in the county jail, someone must care for his dog, Tucker, an Irish Setter. Tucker comes to the McCrays with his own pain, yet learns to trust George as boy and dog form a bond that helps George begin to deal with his grief and helps him take the first steps into manhood.
©2010 Greg Kincaid (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
"This simple but strong story celebrates the beauty of everyday things, the power of love and humility, the singular grace that is a good dog, and the mysterious ability of that grace to transform the human heart. A perfect Christmas read." (Dean Koontz)
Retired CFO, Army wife, Mom of five, Grandma of six, two sons who served in combat, love to read books that reflect my values and faith, love mysteries, historical, military stories, and books that don't waste my time . . . if it doesn't have an ending that was worth the wait, I'm not a happy camper.
"Snow Days on the Farm"
What an absolutely wonderful story in every way . . . 1962 in Kansas with the worst snow storm imaginable . . . Young George McCray is living on the farm with his grandparents, Bo and Cora, after his dad was killed earlier that year in a tractor accident . . . his mother and sisters moved to Minnesota, where her parents live, leaving George to have more time at the family dairy farm where they had all built their lives for many years . . . Bo and Cora, having lost their only child, John, George's father, in the accident, are comforted by having George with them. When an alcoholic neighbor goes to jail, he asks them to watch his dog (Tucker) while he is gone, and Tucker becomes a quick friend to George. The harsh winter is full of grown up lessons for George, who has to learn to get up at 4:30 am to do the milking BEFORE school. This is one of the best family books I've ever come across . . . not just a dog story . . . not just a Christmas story . . . a fabulous story . . . period.
"Boy Meets Dog; Boy Loses Dog; Boy Gets Dog"
The narrator's way of giving characters distinct voices and making them come alive made this listening experience most enjoyable.
The most memorable part of the book is when George and Tucker meet for the first time. George, a thirteen-year-old kid, is skeptical of Tucker, an Irish setter who has been tied up in his neighbor's yard, because he thinks the dog is vicious, but when his grandfather brings the dog home after the neighbor is arrested for some alcohol-related offense, Tucker proves George wrong.
As I said before, this narrator gives each character his/her own voice and makes him/her come alive.
I had no extreme reactions to this book, but it was definitely a worthwhile read.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes a heartwarming coming of age story about a boy and his dog.
I don't usually rush out for all the "best sellers", but give each intriguing book/author a look. I have found many diamonds in the rough.
"Christmas Heart"
This series of Christmas books are excellent. Not your regular super sappy stories that usually come along with the season. The characters are living in the real world with real situations good and bad.
Mark Bramhall's narrative is beautifully smooth and the inflection of his voice match's the tone of the book perfectly. Highly recommend.
"Another good one"
In Christmas with Tucker we go back to George McCray's childhood it's the year George's father dies and his mother couldn't bear to stay in Kansas so she moves to Minnesota but George stays on the farm with his grandparents when the biggest storms in history hits their small town, this is a true coming of age book as George helps out his grandfather and the whole town.
After reading Greg Kincaid's other books to see George as a young boy was nice, George had a tough time of it after his father dies and when an old friend of his father's ends up in jail George takes in his dog Tucker the two bond like crazy and the last thing George wants to do is give Tucker back.
This one is about so much more than Tucker though; it is about community, grief, healing and hard work. You see flashes of the man that George becomes, as George grows throughout the book into a man who needs to help out even if other people think he is too young but when conditions go from bad to worse George really steps up and I think this was the beginning of him being a pillar in the community since we know he grew up and inherited the farm from his grandparents.
The storm was almost a character in the book and it made me think of the blizzard of '66 (I personally don't remember this storm) but if you bring it up during coffee hour at any café in ND you will hear story after story about it, also being from ND I was able to truly envision the obstacles a road maintainer and farmer goes through when this kind of a storm hits.
Again we have Mark Bramhall narrating and as with the other books I can't image anyone else being as perfect a narrator for these as he is!
Greg Kincaid just writes the truth I have enjoyed these down to earth true to life books and I look forward to more books from this author.
4 Stars
"A heartwarming story"
This is a very good, heartwarming story about a dog and those folks whose lives he touches. I would have given this book 4-1/2 stars if possible because there is a four-letter word in there twice. Very disappointing as this was described as a family story. It certainly did not add to the story. I don't appreciate this language and certainly do not want my grandchildren to hear it. Other than that, I enjoyed it very much. I'm taking a chance and listening to the next book ~ A Dog Named Christmas. Hope it turns about to be a true family book.
"Must read for dog lovers!"
This prequel to A DOG NAMED CHRISTMAS is a must read for all dog lovers, and dog rescuers. In this story we learn about George and a life affirming season that he spent with his grandparents and an 'borrowed' dog named, Tucker.
This coming of age story takes place in 1962, when George was 13, and his father had just recently been killed in a farming accident. It was also a winter of one of the largest snow storms, followed by an ice storm in Kansas' history. George took on many adult rolls to keep the milk cows going when electricity and phone service went down---hand milking and watering the cows became a huge deal.
Not only that, George's grandfather was the sole person responsible for clearing the county's roads of snow and ice. George became a truly necessary worker, with some creative ideas of his own. Through all these events, Tucker played an important roll for George in his learning trials and encouraging successes.
This book is a terrific read for dog lovers,family lovers, and everyone who has learned that it is the trials of our lives that teach us the most in life, and our faithful animal friends are often amongst are greatest treasures!!
"Dog Heaven"
This is a little gem. I first heard it on CD and then gave that away to someone who I knew would enjoy it. But I wanted to hear it again, so got the audio, and have listened to it at least 4 times so far! Definitely a must for dog-lovers; but even if you are indifferent to that species, the human story is good for laughs, tears, and just plain good fun. The storyteller (reader) is cast perfectly.
Highly recommended.
"it is not often that I review a book"
this book is so well-written and narrated the subject matter is heartwarming and there's no offensive language. it tugs at your heart and definitely keep your interest especially if you are a dog owner. my wife and I I've listened to this book several times and it never loses its appeal.
"Wonderfully written and read."
What a sweet story. I felt like I was there on that little farm. Very enjoyable.
"Just wonderful"
I was so touched by this story of a young boy dealing with heartache and decisions that are hard for anyone to make which make it even more heartwarming for someone of such a tender age to have to deal with.
The love he feels for his family, the farm and this wonderful dog, Tucker made me cry, laugh, cheer. This is a very special book for me that I will read over and over. I have also downloaded and read the other books offered here by Greg Kincaid and they equally special. I am excited for more.
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IT's not quite 'now or never' for Wycombe, but it is getting close to 'nowish or never'.
Every year a seemingly safe team drops like a stone down the table and this season it's Wanderers who are plummeting.
After a promising autumn, the last three months make grim reading for everyone associated with the club and had results elsewhere gone against them last weekend they'd be in the bottom two now.
However, there could be light at the end of the tunnel and a run of games against Mansfield, Portsmouth, Bury and Accrington Stanley is when that light will burn brightest.
All four teams are within two points of Blues and, for Gareth Ainsworth's team, this is their chance.
The manager said: "Pivotal is a strong word because if it doesn't go right then people will say that was it, we're out of it now.
"But I believe we can win all four games, I really do.
"Within three weeks we've got four games. There are 12 points there, 12 strong points that there is every chance we could achieve.
"If we don't get 12 points it's not all doom and gloom, but I believe we can.
"This could be a big three weeks in the season coming up."
Looking at recent results though, Blues' opponents will equally be singling them out as the turnaround game.
Wanderers' are the team out of form and one win in their last 13 League Two games followed by a cup defeat to non-league opponents doesn't suggest an imminent turnaround.
Ainsworth sees it differently.
He thinks the 3-0 home loss to AFC Wimbledon was the nadir and performances if not results have been on a sharp upwards curve since then.
He said: "The last two games have really given me the confidence to believe we can go and win the next four.
"I think Morecambe was a fabulous performance and Oxford – if anyone who was there can't take positives from that performance then they're not true Wycombe Wanderers fans.
"Prior to those two, maybe we stepped too far forward and were trying different things. I'll take responsibility for that as much as anyone.
"But the meeting after the AFC Wimbledon game, we all had a clear road forward and a clear direction that we were going to pull in together.
"That's been evident in the last two games and fills me with confidence for the next four games – and not just the next four, the next 21.
"There will be no worrying about anything. It's up and at them Gareth Ainsworth style and that's the way it's going to be between now and the end of the season."

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A LOYAL friend is raising money to send a little girl who has battled cancer and her mum on a dream holiday.
Morgan Hewitt, 10, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a rare form of cancer which only affects 650 people a year, in 2012.
Park Primary School, Colne, pupil Morgan has undergone chemotherapy treatment at Leeds General Infirmary and the hospital's fundraising arm, Candlelighters, offered the family a free holiday to Scarborough at the beginning of August.
Her mum Cat was looking forward to spending time with her two children outside of a hospital setting but once in Scarborough, Morgan fell ill and the holiday was cancelled. Cat said: "Poor Morgan was devastated. She was extremely ill and all she could say was 'I've ruined it for everyone'. It was such a shame.
"I stay at home to care for Morgan full-time and I never thought we'd afford a holiday anywhere.
Candlelighters only offer holidays on a site in Scarborough and are all booked up now so we couldn't get anything else."
Cat's friend of 17 years, Tracy Anderson, decided she wanted to help her friends.
The busy mother of nine is organising a fundraising event to collect donations that will go towards sending the Hewitts on a holiday in September.
A voucher for a Haven Holiday at Cala Gran has been secured by the family and Tracy is hoping to raise money for the family to get there and for some much needed spending money.
Tracy, 34, said: "They're a great family and I just wanted to do something to help.
"Morgan is so brave. She's a happy child and she just gets on with whatever is thrown at her and smiles through everything.
"She's wonderful and I just wanted to help. Cat's a single mum and so she doesn't have lots of money to spend but they really need some family time together.
"All the money we raise will go to the family and anything not used on the holiday will help towards Morgan's treatment."
Tracy has secured Byron Road Community Centre for her event but the date is yet to be confirmed.
She has also set up a webpage which people can use to donate to the cause. For more information on how to donate, email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Tidalis: Someone made a comment on the front page about how Arcen really sucks at art assets, and man, they weren't kidding. Wading through the CD key screen and first few menus to shut off that music was tantamount to waiting for Hulu's commercials. I wanted to rip my eardrums out.
As for the actual game, I made it as far as the first "falling blocks" tutorial before realizing that my brain can't quite wrap around the combos. The control system seems inadequate for the quickness of the game, but I can't for the life of me think of another way they could have done it. I may come back for the "brain teasers" but Tidalis lacks the simplicity (not to mention the music!) that makes Lumines and Tetris so great.
Darwinia: The complete opposite situation! It's pretty and the music is inoffensive, but Christ, what awful implementation. An RTS that's 100% focused on micromanagement? Does the AI and pathfinding ever reach a level beyond "absolute dogshit"? Can I ever queue orders? Do I ever get to select more than one unit at a time? Do my soldiers ever reach a point where they throw grenades and shoot the enemy that's ripping them apart without my direct orders? I barely made it through the first mission. No thanks. I don't think that the overall idea for the game is awful, but the way it was executed is horrendous.
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Finished the Darkness II. I would like to play more games like it.
The shooting is as silly as you would expect from a game where you a mob boss fused with a snake demon. But games in which you shoot people are basically silly anyway. Unless you only kill a few people throughout a game or are presented with a situation in which it makes sense to kill lots of people, such as in a war/isolated shootout and basically nothing else, then repeatedly killing people in games is silly. It doesnt make you stupid for playing them necessarily, but it is a very silly conceit. So having snakes attached to my body rip peoples spines out or shoot bees at them while Im shooting five hundred guys makes as much sense as just killing 500 people singlehandedly as far as Im concerned. Maybe more, even. Ditto with the convenient ammo drops and other power ups. And it makes it more fun. So Im all for that.
Two elements really lift the game to another level though. The first is that its primarily a love story, very simply told but effective on account of its simplicity, and the object of the protagonists affections being likeable, believable and recognisably human. Even though the object of the game is basically to save her she isnt a damsel in distress object to be won, but a person the character clearly cares about to the point of self-sacrifice. Its odd that in computer games, where you can essentially do whatever fantastical thing you want without consequence, that love is presented in such a formulaic win girl and live happily ever after, the safe, easily communicated and inclusive option, as opposed to totally denying self for sake of girls happiness, the painful, compromising option which is far truer to most peoples experience of what they suffer for a loved one. Its not a story of someone powerfully sweeping aside all obstacles in an irresistible quest for their beloved, but that of someone sacrificing everything they own, bodily and soul, for them. Its not earth shattering, but a welcome tonal shift nonetheless.
The second is the exploration of institutionalisation and mental delusion. It would spoil things to go into too much detail here but suffice to say that its use offers a far better reconciliation between the silliness of mass carnage and the plausibility of recognisable elements such as love and powerlessness than pretty much any other FPS Ive played manages to. The Andrew Ryan reveal, as dramatically impressive and well done as it is, looks logically frail in comparison.
Theres enough in the latter two elements, in terms of the pacing and tightness in the writing, to suggest that without being shackled to a murder simulator it could have been something narratively very strong and different. As well as it explains the meshing of the two It is nonetheless brought down by the need to straddle conventional drama with a comic book twist and shoot everything. For example, Its hard to get away from the idea that the Mafia elements are there to justify the mass carnage, and said context is easily the weakest point of the game. Every single member of the family is a cartoon with basically no redeeming feature. They exist, both mechanically and narratively, as murderous comic relief and to kill a lot. Theres a bit where you have to choose which one of your two loyal knuckle heads gets killed, and I have never been as emotionally removed from a game choice option in my life. Whoever. Neither. Both. Dont.give.a.fuck. And Its an absolute mystery as to why someone as well rounded and pleasant as Jenny, the protagonists love interest, is so infatuated with the sociopathic prick.
On the whole though its a short but very sweet experience that manages to present murderous fun and nuanced, expertly controlled fiction without really compromising either. I would much rather have played a fuller game of the latter, but the two meshed together as The Darkness II managed was nonetheless a great videogame experience. Im not sure if its a better one than similar FPSs which try and offer convincing narrative and silly mechanics, but as a package it manages to offer cake and eat it in a far more convincing manner. It understands its split personality and makes that the game, as opposed to the Bioshock series which goes to extraordinary and seam bursting lengths to suggest that it is not a compromise at all.
Its beautifully presented in the Cell Shaded Borderlands-esque form which I wish more games would use as it seems to offer a great compromise between good graphics, performance and the integrity of original artistic design and concept. The voice acting comfortably surpasses that of 98% of other videogames, to the point of being unrecognisable as such. Hear in in the background and youd think it was a well acted TV show. The Writing is excellent, not in terms of what it explores necessarily, but in terms of pacing, dialogue and delivery it stands on its own in creating something interesting and pleasurable to encounter, as opposed to most games in which writing serves as exposition to permit videogame shit happening.
So yeah. An ostensibly squirming, messy concept which feels fresh, slick, narratively and mechanically rewarding and appropriately clever. You should give it a go if that sounds like your thing.
The rest are bastards, but you feel like Batman when you manage to complete them.
Also I enjoy the thought of the thugs trying to come up with an explanation for why is batman jumping from a gargoyle again and again and again..
Thinking about getting Age of Empires II HD edition. It was some form of voodoo magic to mine young eyes when if first came out. There appears to be a Steam achievement available for every conceivable action as well so that's nice. You killed a man. One of your men was killed. You played as the Vikings three times. You built a stable. That sort of thing.
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I was doing pretty well on Hard but then the designers decided to break the cardinal sin of FPS at the last minute: endlessly respawning enemies. Couple this with confusion about what I was meant to be doing, and I'd just about had enough of the shooty shooty elements by the end of the game.
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The more I play Kingdoms of Amalur, the more it feels like one of those nightmare scenes where the dreamer tries to reach a door at the end of a corridor, but the corridor just gets longer anger. In KoA that corridor is filled with people with questions mark above their head and you have this OCD where you must do everything anyone asks you to, even if it's a boring fetch/kill someone request to the point, where the main story is completely lost inside all those side quests and bits of lore. In games like Skyrim and New Vegas it worked, because the role playing was great and fun, but in KoA there isn't much of it (It's basically an action game ).
So I decided to leave it for a while (I still want to see more of the world and story) and started Driftmoon.
It's seems like a nice little RPG with ugly graphics, but good writing and character. It's also rumored to be quite short for an RPG and after KoA it's a big plus.
Your plan was my plan, it did not end well, you might be better off just restarting.
Thanks to another thread on these forums, I started playing King of Dragon Passlast night. It's a sort of 4X/Choose your own adventure hybrid, where you have to lead a barbarian tribe from one amongst many to be their ruler, through fighting, through honouring the gods (and reliving ancient legends in quests - which requires you to actually read and memorize portions of the legends) and through making decisions in the events that come your way.
These events can range from settling minor adultery disputes to dealing with dragons, all the while balancing a set of priorities -
Do you keep your soldiers happy? your farmers? do you recruit this strong warrior despite the fact they may have been outlawed by another clan? You get numerous advisors on each subject, although some of them are pursuing their own agenda (Tricksters are the best, you can never be sure if they're trying to help the clan or just fuck with you).
When I started playing the game I was on a mumble server still with a friend from playing another game and he was mightily confused by my exclamations of "I'm being invaded by trolls, but little do they know I have the Bagpipes of Ronkaid!"
Enjoy the jumping spiders! If you ever get that far.
And quests have quest marks on the maps, so I just need to go to those marks and kill whatever is waiting for me there, go back and get reward...
I think that next time I'll pick it up, I'll just skip side quest and steamroll main and guilds quests, just to see the sights and play the story.
Thanks to Helio for advising Batman: (better then) Assasin's Creed as its turning out to be a bucket of fun. The combat is simple and silly easy in places, but still feels beefy and amusing to pull off. Not sure why I put off playing this for the longest time.
Also its nice its making my graphics card scream in pain: http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/...41258D11BF539/
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B to target the nearest missile/bomb fired at your command/escort ships. Keeping command ships alive pays of in spades and bombers typically have long reload times for the bigger weapons so taking down a wave of missiles and then taking the bomber is very doable.
Once you have access to the Prometheus-R laser cannon, use it exclusively. It utterly ruins fighters and works well against smaller capital ships. Its shield removal could be a little more efficient but it just shreds hulls. The Kayser is more powerful but plays havoc with energy management. The later missions often require efficient management of shields and engines. The Kayser simply doesn't allow this; if you can find a balance then go for it as the Kayser is practically a disintegration machine against both shields and hulls.
E for ships you're escorting. If you aren't escorting anything, it automatically targets your command ships.
Stay the fuck away from capital ships duking it out. You WILL get bombarded with a shit load of flak and anti-fighter lasers. While flak is easier to deal with (just fly away fast) lasers physically assault your ship as well and literally throw you around. Its annoying as hell.
Get used to the arrow keys to manage your shield quadrants. Sometimes, taking a hit is a better idea than evasion; especially during bombing and strafing runs.
S for subsystems on enemy ships. Pointless on fighters but necessary against the big mofo ships. Most missions which require precision removal of subsystems will let you know so don't worry. Engines and weapons are the usual priority. K to target specific weapons on the hull - laser cannons, flak cannons, turrets, missile bays, etc.
Ideal combat zones are either a healthy distance from capital ships - generally, stay out of anti-fighter laser range - or go right to the eye of the storm. The one place flak and lasers can't get you is if you hug the hull. Turrets and missiles still can but they're infinitely easier to deal with. Enemy fighters will prioritise you if you do this btw.
Abuse your wingmen. Their AI when commanded is excellent. They're generally decent at taking care of themselves but are incredibly effective when ordered. Memorise those keyboard shortcuts.
The Shivan fighter designated Dragon is a motherfucker of a fighter. Be careful if they're part of an enemy wave. The little things aren't all that strong but evade like all hell and can out manoeuvre you like nobody's business.
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Quick question, can someone please tell me how to mute players in Dota 2? Was in a game with a foul-mouthed Spanish speaker that absolutely ruined the game for me. I probably won't pick it up again unless I can mute players like that.
There's a little loudspeaker button on the scoreboard for each player.
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The South of France might be one of the most universally exciting travel destinations in the world, especially in June. When I was invited to attend this year's Specialty Coffee Association of Europe show, I jumped at the chance. Spending a week in the Riviera was just too enticing, even if it meant a week of trade show activities.
Arriving in France, the plane took a sweep off the coast of the city. Nothing but crystal azure water and terracotta roofs extending from the beach to the foothills in the distance. Even a view of the distant Alps made for quite the introduction. After dropping bags at the hotel and a quick breakfast, I headed over to the convention center for judges' calibration for the World Latte Art and World Coffee in Good Spirits competitions. We do not conduct national competitions for these events in the United States, so I was especially interested to participate.
The next few days would prove to be a whirlwind of activity, just like every other trade show. I was observing SCAE education classes, judging Coffee in Good Spirits as a sensory judge and walking the show floor in between. I was a little skeptical about Coffee in Good Spirits—a contest involving signature drinks combining coffee and alcohol—because as a coffee purist I have never been a fan of people putting things in my coffee. However the drinks in the competition made me a believer, as all of them were far superior to anything I had tried before in the way of coffee cocktails. This was especially true of the drinks in the final round, with some especially delicious drinks. France took home the crown with their competitor making a drink that included coffee, Cognac, and a cigar whose smoke was trapped under a cloche and released just before drinking.
Working with SCAE Education folks was equally rewarding, as being so heavily involved with the Barista Guild and SCAA espresso curriculum it is always nice to share war stories with another group that faces similar challenges.
The best surprise of the show however was running into a few of our friends from producing countries. Andres Salaverria, whose family owns the farms of Guadalupe and El Molino in El Salvador was in attendance to facilitate some cuppings at the show with their European clients Nordic Approach. It is always great to see Andres, and especially so when it is unexpected. He informed me that the farms are doing very well, and they have almost defeated the leaf rust scare, reducing the infection from 40% of the farms to 1%. This news came as quite a surprise to me, as there has not been any news like this out of Central America in regards to the leaf rust epidemic. Andres explained however that careful pruning and a lot of management had been the secret to their success—along with favorable weather.
I was also lucky enough to see Omar Rodriguez, who is President of the Capucas Co-op. He was excited to hear that we had just received our coffees, and that we were looking forward to releasing them (our fresh crop of Capucas is now available). Omar also had surprisingly good reports in regards to leaf rust in regards to our other producers from Capucas: Jose Francisco and Jose Luis who own Los Platanares and Los Lirios.
My third encounter was with Tsion Taye who was my guide in Ethiopia this year. We chatted business briefly, and talked about the complexities of Ethiopia. I also got some advice on how to get some very exciting coffees for next year.
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In his book, the first major study of its kind, Drumbl rethinks how perpetrators of atrocity crimes should be punished. After first reviewing the sentencing practices of courts and tribunals that censure genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, he concludes that these practices fall short of the goals that international criminal law ascribes to punishment, in particular retribution and deterrence. This raises the question of whether international prosecutorial and correctional preferences are as effective as we hope.
Drumbl argues that the pursuit of accountability for extraordinary atrocity crimes should not uncritically adopt the methods and assumptions of ordinary liberal criminal law. He calls for fresh thinking to confront the collective nature of mass atrocity and the disturbing reality that individual membership in group-based killings is often not maladaptive or deviant behavior but, rather, adaptive or conformist behavior.
Drumbl concludes by offering concrete reforms. He urges contextual responses to atrocity that welcome bottom-up perspectives, including restorative, reparative, and reintegrative traditions that may differ from the adversarial Western criminal trial.
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I always tell people that Kyle and I reached for the same bottle of glue the first day of kindergarten. It may sound cliche to some on the streets who have not felt the benefits of a friendship that has lasted most of their life, but it doesn't to me. It is an experience that has had a key role in shaping the fundamental elements of my persona. It is a vessel on the sea upon which I have always found buoyancy. It is a word that I have used often due to the consistency of its definition. It's a friendship I would not hand over for every penny on the planet.
Kyle and I grew up in the yard, launching Hail Mary's through the recesses of grade school playgrounds. We found the streets through many jam sessions on the hind quarters of the school bus as it rumbled down the country roads. We blared KISS and Black Sabbath records up in his room and would count the stars as we laid flat on our backs on the deck at my parents' house. We'd speak of girls and goals, our hopes and our frustrations, the rules meant to be kept and those meant to be broken. We were inseparable but for the mandates of two unique perspectives.
We grew, and so did our ambitions. We polished off high school with as much debris flying from our plates as was allowed, and then some, and we moved forward to our adult lives with our heads in the clouds and our noses fresh above the many scents of the earth. Kyle started a band, and I began writing for the newspaper. As can only be hoped for, we both expanded in our philosophies and priorities, making for ourselves comfortable surroundings. The fact that those surroundings were not identical increased our respect for each other rather than diminishing it.
When I left for Arizona, our mutual excitement for the adventure was sky high, but he missed my wild blaze of eyeball as it burned out of the laughing grin of the jester's cleverness, and I missed his mountain to be climbed upon each time I needed a word to echo the logic of sturdy footholds throughout the amphitheater of my atmosphere. We grew like two stallions who had once been free between the forest fingers but now found a row of fence posts dividing the pasture into this strip, and that. I sacrificed the daily extension of my ears in his direction, and he sacrificed the longing of a brother in arms for the recognition that spirits find themselves within the wind, wherever it may be blowing. It was tough on us both.
When I came back home, he was the first one to know about it. We reaffirmed our "lifers" label as naturally as any suggestion can be presented or accepted because we have always known that what we share does not rely on time or space for survival, like weeds without a prayer next to the roots of those forest fingers.
He met a gal, and she was his fancy. I could hear it in his voice. On the road to a concert one afternoon, he told me he had found one of those stars we used to search for, said he was going to hold onto it. I was as excited that moment as I used to be when we'd catch a match head dragging across midnight for a momentary light.
They decided upon Mexico, and I had no complaints. In truth, I had a few, but my stretch toward him does not allow for judgment or animosity in that I'm too busy making certain that his exposure to me leaves him comfortable and energized. The month finally arrived, and the anticipation for the trip burned holes in the pockets of my pants, as I seemed to lose all otherwise. The moment arrived, and I ran across the sand to a view shoulder to that I'd never had up to that point, and will not again as long as I live.
The streams rolled down my cheeks, and the cheeks of the groomsman beside me because Kyle has always been one of our great friends. They were not tears of anger or frustration, but fountains of fulfillment and finality as we watched our brother during his flight into the ocean. The beach was left behind, and we the team became one unit stronger, one star brighter.
That I know what it means to have a friend, and to be one, I only have to think of you. I am proud to have a man of your character in my company, and I rely on you now as I did when we were children and as I will when we are fathers. It is not the view above you or below you that I confide in, but the one beside you. The flesh of your bark is the freshest my forest leaves have ever sensed amongst their branches. Run free, oh stallion, and find how deep the ocean goes. Our pasture will always be seen in shades of green, with the gates blown wide open.
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BRANDON -- Premier Greg Selinger acknowledged his government's decision to raise the provincial sales tax is unpopular, but he defended it as necessary to maintain key services and build the economy.
Speaking to party faithful at the start of the NDP's annual convention in Brandon Friday night, Selinger admitted his government handed down "a difficult budget" on April 16, which includes the announcement the PST would rise to eight per cent.
"We had to make some choices about how we move forward in this province. And yes we decided that it was necessary to raise one cent on the dollar for the provincial sales tax. And that was necessary because we can't cut the core services... of health care and education. We need to fund those services," the premier said to polite applause.
"When we make those decisions, we know that not everybody is going to be entirely happy and we understand that. But our job is to build the province for the future and to be accountable for results. And I can tell you that this budget places us on the pathway to a more prosperous Manitoba."
Selinger said European governments have employed austerity measures with disastrous results. He said austerity has led to a "triple-dip recession" in both Britain and France.
"Austerity by itself does not allow you to recover from the greatest recession that we've had since the 1930s," Selinger told the more than 400 registered delegates. "You have to have a program that trains young people, educates young people, builds schools and hospitals and roads and looks after communities that have been ravaged by floods. You have to have a program that expands the economy and expands opportunities for the future. And that's what we're doing here in Manitoba."
Asked afterwards if he was getting much flak from rank-and-file NDP members as a result of the decision to increase the sales tax, Selinger replied: "Not a lot, actually... People just want to know that we're going to make sure that those resources benefit all Manitobans. And they will."
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Naming of commercial areas stirs council debate
Staff suggest using geography, some of council prefers a more creative approach
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014 06:00 am
A framework to refer to commercial sites using geographically descriptive terms drew some ire from some members of council on Monday night.
Director of development and planning Carol Bergum presented a report that responded to a previous council motion asking for names for the city�s unnamed significant employment areas, including the employment lands, the Walmart area and the Costco area.
Bergum�s report suggested the larger areas be referred to in terms like the �north trail commercial area� or the Ville Giroux Urban Village, and noted a name for the employment lands in the west would be forthcoming.
�Part of the issue with naming is you want it to help with wayfinding,� Bergum said.
Bergum advised the city has no naming rights on the privately owned sites, like the Walmart site, though suggested it could encourage owners to use appropriate names.
Coun. Gilles Prefontaine and Mayor Nolan Crouse both expressed concerns about not including heritage or branding references.
�The naming convention itself I�m really struggling with, because I just don�t find it represents St. Albert at all and I don�t think it will be used at all other than maybe internally,� Prefontaine said.
Bergum said the use of historical names should be thoughtful and appropriate. She said the suggested framework would assign names to those large commercial and, within those areas, the city or developers could consider themes when deciding on the right names for the developments in that area.
Crouse said St. Albert �can do better than this� when it comes to naming.
�I think we can be a little bit more elegant and a little bit more thorough,� the mayor said, noting �naming is a fundamental part of St. Albert.�
Coun. Tim Osborne wasn�t sure how much time he wanted to see city staff spending to come up with names.
�If people want to call it the Walmart site, they will,� Osborne said, noting names will evolve organically.
Council did pass a motion to receive the report for information, though Osborne and Crouse both voted against it.
Crouse pointed out that staff hadn�t delivered on the motion from June 2013 to propose specific names for sites, and suggested that would have to be dealt with by July 1 to meet the deadline set by council last year.
There is no further council meeting scheduled until July 7.
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The first eSeminar "An introduction to the Building Blocks" is on February 10, 12:00pm Eastern, 9:00am Pacific.
For more information and to register, please visit the Ask The Experts eSeminars event page here http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/event/index.cfm?event=detail&id=1488432


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Only a genealogist would understand that it's not morbid to write the first blog post of the year on grave sites !! I have written about this website a few years ago, but thought a reminder to my readers wouldn't go amiss as it has gone from strength to strength.
Gravestone Photos is the brainchild of Charles Sale and a dedicated band of volunteers who take the photos of their local churchyards, cemeteries or burial grounds and send them onto Charles. There is always a space for new volunteers even if they only have a few photos to donate.
The site covers fifteen countries and is easy to use. Searches can be undertaken for a surname across all 1910 cemeteries or a certain location can be selected and a surname search done just on that place. Once an entry of interest has been found then a photograph is shown, if you a better quality, high resolution photo is needed then a request can be placed and the photo will be sent to you by Charles.
Donations through PayPal are always welcome to keep the site running and of course if you have any images that you can donate then they are always welcome. Charles Sale and all the volunteers are definitely Genealogy Heroes for producing such a great site free of charge.


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After spending the majority of the 2012 season in the top five positions on the points board, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has not had an electrifying start to the Chase. He currently is in seventh place with 26 points separating him from the leader.
Despite the poor start, Earnhardt still feels like he has a legitimate shot at winning the 2012 title.
"I feel like we're still in the hunt," said Earnhardt this week as he gets ready for Chase race No. 3. "Obviously there are some teams that are showing strength over the last couple weeks but we're not giving up. There's a lot of racing left, a lot of adversity these guys have got to go through."
Earnhardt and his No. 88 team didn't fare so well last week in Loudon but did manage to finish in thirteenth position.
"We definitely had a frustrating week this past race at New Hampshire," continued Earnhardt. "We salvaged a decent finish considering how frustrating it was and that gives me a little bit of confidence that even if things aren't going quite well, we can still get a decent enough run to keep ourselves in the hunt."
Earnhardt has two championship titles to his credit on the Nationwide tour early in his career so he is familiar with a championship stretch run. The question is whether he can translate that experience to this season.
"I don't know. That was a long time ago," replied Earnhardt when asked. "I got confidence that I can win championships. I know how to win championships because I've done it before in that series. The competition level is real similar and the racing isn't a whole lot different either."
The one element of Earnhardt's team this season has been its consistency. It is that consistency that the popular driver hopes will carry him home over the next eight races.
"The guys that we're trying to catch haven't been very inconsistent," said Junior of his competition. "You got eight races left and you got to go in there with a good attitude, body language, and everything where your confidence is high so your team around you feels the same way, and everybody works hard. You got to keep trying."
With eight races to go, Earnhardt knows that things happen in this sport quickly. He also knows that there is still a chance for his team to end up on top.
"This thing can turn around in a week or two and we could be right back up in the middle of the battle up front," continued the popular driver. "We just got to keep working hard to give ourselves that opportunity if the opportunity arises."
This week's race in Dover has not been one of Earnhardt's strongest but a Top 5 finish could definitely help his chances with his best track, Talladega, coming the following week. The fate of the No. 88 team and Dale Earnhardt Jr. could rest on the outcome of the races over the next two weeks.
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Five games into the season and the Winnipeg Jets have already put forth three efforts that would be classified as no shows by a New Jersey union boss.
Like one of those mobbed-up construction projects where guys get paid but only have to show up to collect their cheque.
An entire job site of no-show contractors results in nothing getting built. So far the Jets have only dug a hole.
This isn't about Xs and Os. It's about execution. Will and effort. The Jets took their lack of engagement to a new level in Friday night's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. The first 20 minutes were dreadful and resulted in a 3-0 lead for the visitors. Maybe there was some improvement in the second and Winnipeg did score in the third but it was window dressing.
'That's their job, yes. It's my job to help them. I want to be in the ditch with them. I don't want to be on the top ordering them around, I want to be in the ditch digging in with them'-- Jets coach Claude Noel
This game was lost before it started because the Jets weren't ready to do their jobs.
Clearly outclassed, they couldn't even be bothered to muster a physical response. No hitting. A fight? The classic NHL response for a team getting outworked and outscored is still a scrap. But any form of a fight was miles from anyone's mind in a Winnipeg sweater.
The Jets have been a non-playoff team in the two seasons since returning to Winnipeg because of inconsistent play. They have not developed the habits that result in winning hockey. And it all starts with work.
Forget head coach Claude Noel. Blaming him is too easy. It's time for the players in Jets jerseys to be held accountable.
Noel, of course, must play a role in changing this. He needs to lead this group to the water and find a way to get them to drink.
Noel has tried the soft-sell approach. But don't be fooled. He's capable of playing the villain.
He should. And he should do it now.
Time for a big name to take a seat in the press box for a night. Time to get everyone's attention.
"I'm not going to sit here and say it's just on the players," said Noel, when asked Friday about his team still searching for the consistency all successful NHL teams possess. "It's on all of us. That's their job, yes. It's my job to help them. I want to be in the ditch with them. I don't want to be on the top ordering them around, I want to be in the ditch digging in with them. Yes, it's on the players but the onus is on the coaches as well. I would never say it's just the players.
"If they were guys that didn't care it would be a little different, but I don't sense that, I don't see that. They do care. They're trying to help each other and I'm trying to help them. It's all of us. We've got to find a way to play a better game. I've seen it, I've seen the game. What is getting in the way? That's what we're trying to figure out."
Noel is taking the "keep things positive," approach in public and what he's doing behind closed doors will remain an unknown.
But it's time for some tough love. Time for a benching or a bag skate. Or a recall of some kid from the Rock who will play with passion.
The NHL is full of talented players. The Jets have a bunch themselves. But it's hard work and the willingness to sacrifice that forges a winner. Have you seen anything in the Jets this season to convince you they are about to make that step? I haven't.
Noel doesn't have an infinite amount of time to take the Jets to the next level. Sooner or later, if this continues, he'll take the bullet.
Coddling this group hasn't worked.
It's time to ditch the security blanket and get out the whip.
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Update (May 16):
Baltimore County Police are looking for persons who may be victims of crimes involving Vincent Davis Jr.
On May 2, police charged 43-year-old Vincent Davis Jr. of the 1400 block of Taylor Avenue in Parkville in connection with 10 burglaries in the Towson area. Many of the burglary victims were female Towson University students. Investigators believe that he was targeting young females as his victims.
As part of their investigation, detectives served a search and seizure warrant on Vincent Davis Jr.'s Parkville home. Among the evidence recovered were personal items belonging to the female victims. The amount of property recovered is leading investigators to believe that some of the property is from unidentified or unreported incidents. Investigators believe that the time frame for the incidents may stretch as far back as 2010.
Vincent Davis Jr. has also been charged with a sex offense that occurred in the 1200 block of Taylor Avenue in 2013. In that incident, the investigation indicated that he forced a woman into the woods and sexually assaulted her. The victim in that case was able to break free from him and run.
Vincent Davis Jr. is a registered sex offender.
Detectives are looking to identify additional victims of burglary, theft, or sexual offenses involving Vincent Davis Jr.
Anyone with information or someone who thinks they might be a victim is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020.
Update, May 5, 2014: Vincent Davis Jr., 43, of the 1400 block of Taylor Avenue, 21234, has been charged with all 10 of these Precinct 6/Towson burglaries. Davis was arrested Friday by BCoPD detectives. He faces nine counts of first degree burglary and one count of attempted first-degree burglary. He is held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center.
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The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a recent series of 10 burglaries in off-campus apartments that serve Towson University students.
The victims of these burglaries almost exclusively have been female. Most of the crimes have been committed during the nighttime hours, and in most cases the suspect has gained access through unlocked doors or windows.
Police strongly advise TU students, especially women, who live off campus to secure their doors and windows and report suspicious activity to police by calling 911.
Also make sure not to communicate to others via social media that you are not at home. Criminals may be watching.
Students Advised to Be Aware
The Burglary Unit's investigation is active and ongoing; BCoPD has requested that Towson University Police make students aware of the situation.
There is no suspect description at this time, though detectives are pursuing various leads. Stolen items include jewelry, cash, medications and personal items.
The burglaries occurred on the following dates and at the following locations.
- April 4: 1000 block Donnington Circle
- April 5: 1000 block Donnington Circle
- April 5-6: 1100 block Donnington Circle
- April 8: 1100 block Donnington Circle
- April 12: 1000 block Charles View Way
- April 14: 1000 block Charles View Way
- April 18-19: 7700 block of Greenview Terrace
- April 18-21: 7700 block of Greenview Terrace
- April 26-27: unit block of Fellowship Court
- April 26-27: 200 block of Donnybrook Lane
Contact Police
Again, police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect or suspects responsible for these burglaries. Contact 410-307-2020 if you believe you can help.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- State law enforcement officials are investigating some threatening letters sent to a half dozen Republican Ohio House members this fall.
Each of the six lawmakers reportedly got the same letter in September, which also made threats against family members. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating.
An email obtained by WBNS-TV in Columbus (http://bit.ly/11MZuX5 ) sent by the Republican Caucus legal counsel to House members and staff noted that the letters contained "extremely aggressive and threatening language" from a group calling itself the "Army of the 12 Monkeys."
It's believed to be a reference to a 1995 film "12 Monkeys," set in a post-apocalyptic future where a terrorist organization is believed to have released a lethal virus.
The patrol declined to comment.
Information from: WBNS-TV, http://www.10tv.com/


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The hospital that bears the name of the most destructive Southern California earthquake in recent years has no excuse to be unprepared, said Susan Shamban, disaster coordinator for Northridge Hospital Medical Center.
"We did survive the Northridge Earthquake," Shamban said. "We were fortunate at that time that the hospital was built over the standards of that time. We didn't have injuries to patients or staff."
Nearly 19 years after the Jan. 17, 1994 Northridge Earthquake struck, killing 57 people, injuring 8,700 others and causing $20 billion in damage in and around the San Fernando Valley, questions continue to arise on hospital preparedness.
The Center for Health Care Reporting has found that more than half of all statewide hospitals failed to respond to a FEMA-approved survey on earthquake readiness, sent out in 2011.
The survey was conducted in part because of an earlier study that said Southern California hospitals would not survive a catastrophic major quake. Questions continue to arise, especially after such disasters as Hurricane Sandy wiped out hospitals in the Northeast.
The survey asked about water supply, heating and cooling systems, generators, and how many days a hospital could be self sufficient.
It's unclear if hospitals within the Los Angeles County Health System answered the survey, officials said.
A spokeswoman for Olive View-UCLA Medical Center in Sylmar said she did not believe the hospital filled out the survey.
"I don't recall having received or submitted such a form," said Olive View spokeswoman Azar Kattan. "With regard to the general issue of preparedness in the event of any earthquake, in accordance with Joint Commission requirements, we regularly conduct and participate in emergency preparedness drills, our Facilities staff regularly test our emergency generator system, and annually assess our emergency operations plan."
In 1971, newly built structures at the county-run Olive View collapsed in the Sylmar Earthquake.
During the 2008 Sayre Fire in Sylmar, Olive View showed its vulnerability again when the power went out, and the hospital's backup generator failed, leaving the facility without electricity for more than three hours while the staff used flashlights to care for patients and evacuate 11 babies in the neonatal-intensive-care unit and five patients on ventilators.
A pump that transferred fuel to the generators stopped.
Later, the federal American Recovery and Investment Act provided funds to help fix the fire damage at Olive View.
Olive View's problems are an example of why Shamban of Northridge Hospital filled out the survey. The questions can be helpful in identifying deficiencies.
Shamban said she determined the hospital can function and be self sustained for four days.
"We have it calculated out for 96 hours," she said. "We have potable water. We have two swimming pools here. The pools are a good resource for 36,000 gallons of nondrinkable water. We have central fuel for 96 hours, four generators, MRE bars, trailers, cots, medsleds and over 175 evacuation devices."
Shamban said as tragic as they are, natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy can also offer opportunities to learn.
Mass shootings, water main breaks, chemical spills, fires, and storms all are possible in Los Angeles, she said. The Chatsworth Metrolink crash in 2008, for example, also placed the hospital on alert.
"You just have to keep preparing," she said. "The staff that is here need to take care of patients we already have," she said. "As long as you plan and organize you can be successful in the most difficult of times."


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'World is passing us by,' space expert tells UF crowd
Published: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 11:12 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 11:12 p.m.
The asteroids are coming — or not. But everyone should know what an asteroid crashing into the earth could mean — whether it's in Siberia, California or your own backyard.
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"I've been telling people for 30 years to watch out for the asteroids," Neil deGrasse Tyson, renowned astrophysicist with 18 honorary degrees who currently directs the Hayden Planetarium in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, told a captivated audience at the Phillips Center on Wednesday night.
The astrophysicist, commonly known as a space expert, talked about asteroids as one subject in his "cosmic perspective" of the world that he shared with the packed crowd that included mostly University of Florida students. The event was sponsored by Accent Speakers Bureau.
"He puts a spark in people — to grow, to dream, to understand," said Cody Impton, a civil engineering junior at UF.
With asteroids on the public's mind since a meteor rattled Siberia in February, deGrasse Tyson explained that the meteor's impact was 25 times greater than the bomb that exploded in Hiroshima, and that it traveled at a speed of 40,000 miles per hour.
Although no one died, over 1,000 people were injured. deGrasse Tyson added, "When a scientist tells you that you could die from an asteroid, I think you should pay attention to that."
He also discussed the state of the world in terms of investments in scientific research.
Although the U.S., Japan and the EU currently comprise the world's biggest chunk of research investment — as the world's three wealthiest countries or groups of countries — the trend for investments is actually shrinking in the U.S.
Meanwhile, countries such as Brazil and China are ramping up their investments.
What does this mean for America?
"America has forgotten how to think," deGrasse Tyson said. "The world is passing us by."
He gave examples of recent disasters — from Hurricane Katrina to the collapse of a bridge in Minneapolis and a steam pipe explosion in New York City — all of which implicated faulty engineering.
And yet, other civilizations' creations have stood the test of time, he continued.
"The Roman aqueducts are still standing ... structures outlasted civilization for over 2,000 years."
Speaking to students in the audience, deGrasse Tyson said, "This is your tomorrow. You are in a position to create your tomorrow."
Coming of age in the 1960s, deGrasse Tyson said, "The country I grew up in dreamed."
"We went to the moon but ended up discovering earth for the very first time. That's what exploration is all about."
Correspondent Clare Lennon contributed to this report. Contact Kristine Crane at 338-3119 or email@example.com.
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Student who won't wear tracking chip reassigned
Updated 11:43 am, Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Northside Independent School District has reassigned a Jay High School student who has refused to wear the student ID badge that the district started using this year to track attendance.
A letter from the district informing Andrea Hernandez that it was dropping her from the magnet school she attends at Jay and reassigning her to Taft High School was posted on Infowars.com, a website operated by Alex Jones, an Austin-based radio host.
Northside, the first local district to test a "radio frequency identification" tracking system, picked Jay and Anson Jones Middle School for the pilot program to more accurately count students there and maximize per-student funding from the state. With a combined 4,200 students, both have struggled with attendance issues. Northside could eventually install the technology at all 112 of its campuses, officials have said.
A handful of protesters, including Andrea Hernandez's father, Steven Hernandez, have spoken out at school board meetings against the program, which generated alarm in national conservative media outlets and criticism from civil liberties groups.
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Neither the Hernandez family nor district officials could be reached for comment Tuesday. Steven Hernandez has said he would consider legal action after going through Northside's grievance process.
Hernandez has said that requiring his daughter to wear the badge, with or without the tracking system tag, is a violation of their religious freedom. The district offered to allow her to wear her badge with the chip removed, though there is no general "opt out" policy, Northside spokesman Pascual Gonzalez has said.
Students can be disciplined for not wearing the badge.
The district's letter, dated Nov. 13, noted that a decision on the grievance was made in October and that Andrea Hernandez would have to report to Taft next Monday if she didn't wear the badge, with or without the chip.
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CHRIS Aubrey knows he needs to take his sport more seriously if he is to maintain his position as one of darts' rising stars.
The Swindon player has been one of the most consistent performers on the PDC Youth Tour in recent years which attracted the attention of five-time major winner James Wade who offered him a lucrative sponsorship deal through Modus Darts.
Despite struggling through 2013, Aubrey has maintained his relationship with Wade and has now switched from former equipment sponsor Red Dragon back to Unicorn, with whom he enjoyed the bulk of his success in previous years.
Aubrey has begun the new year well, qualifying for the UK Open this weekend having played well throughout the qualifying campaign before drawing either Lionel Sams or Carl Green in the first round, but knows he needs to show a new level of dedication if he is to become an established player on tour.
"To be honest 2013 is a year I have to forget about because it really wasn't good at all for my standards," he said.
"I have to look forward to what's ahead and I'm sure I can do that because this stuff with Unicorn is like a new lease of life for me.
"When I first started playing well I was using Unicorn stuff and I'm going back to it now so you really never know what can happen.
"I do need to take things a lot more seriously now and after chatting to my manager he said 'it's not a game, it's a business' and he's right.
"You look at people like Michael van Gerwen and he's won £1.3million in 16 months and his life changed in the space of a year. Things can change and you never know what's round the corner.
"I have to put the work and the effort in and get on with things to try and put things right.
"I've spent more time on the board recently than I have for a while and have been doing a lot of good work with Mark Cox to prepare for this tournament.
"I played pretty well in the qualifiers, although I only picked up money in one event, and I've been working hard and I'm glad it's paying off."
The switch to Unicorn is also set to bring about a change of darts for Aubrey, but the youngster isn't expect the switch to cause him any issues.
"My darts I'm using at the moment are the same ones I've been using for quite a while now but what Unicorn will do is they will make me a set of darts almost exactly the same as ones I have now," he said.
"They might make some changes to the barrels or put some colouring in the grooves but they will be exactly the same as the ones I have now so it shouldn't be a problem at all for me and I can carry on as normal."


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Of his acting ability, Ben Johnson, Jr., often said, "Everybody in town's a better actor than I am, but none of them can play Ben Johnson." Rodeo cowboy, Hollywood stunt man, actor, and rancher, Ben Johnson was born June 13, 1919, near Foraker, Oklahoma. His father, Ben Johnson, Sr., was a notedOsage County rancher and rodeo champion. The younger Johnson traveled the rodeo circuit in the 1940s and 1950s and in 1953 captured the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Team Roping Championship. In 1941 he married Carol E. Jones.
Ben Johnson, Jr., found work at a Hollywood studio in 1943 as a horse wrangler and later became a stunt man. He acted in front of the camera for the first time (uncredited) in 1945 in Abbott and Costello's Naughty Nineties.Mighty Joe Young, a 1949 special-effects film in which he appeared, still remains popular.
Better roles followed, many in John Ford-directed films starring John Wayne. Among the more notable were Three Godfathers(1949), She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949), and Wagonmaster (1950). Johnson also appeared briefly (uncredited) in the movie version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! (1955) and later in One-Eyed Jacks(1961) and The Wild Bunch (1969). Johnson's 1971 portrayal of Sam the Lion in The Last Picture Show brought him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 1972 he appeared briefly in The Getaway (with Steve McQueen), written by fellow Oklahoman Jim Thompson. In the 1980s and 1990s Johnson acted in television and films intermittently, his performances including a role in My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys (1991), filmed in Guthrie. His final screen appearance came in 1994.
While ranching in California and Arizona, he played a major role in raising money for Children's Hospital of Oklahoma and Children's Medical Research, Inc., through his sponsorship the Ben Johnson Pro Celebrity Team Roping and Penning, held every year since 1985 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Ben Johnson, Jr., died April 8, 1996, in Mesa, Arizona.


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