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Celebrated Jazz Pianist Serves up a Veritable Musical Feast -- each of its 3 courses served over 3 rollicking nights!
A Rollin' Release -- Sun Jan 20, Sun Jan 27 & Sun Feb 3, 2013
Chalkers Pub (247 Marlee Ave) Toronto
[Toronto ON] Ron Davis is all about injecting fun into his jazz, hoping to celebrate its glory days when his favourite genre was the unchallenged 'pop' music of its time. And since you can never have too much fun, Davis' new offering, Blue Modules, is being celebrated with a veritable musical feast -- a sumptuous sonic spread with each of its 3 courses served over 3 nights at jazz hub, Chalkers, Jan 20, 27 and Feb 3!
It's all about celebration – of jazz, of classical music and funk – not to mention rap, blues and world music. Davis intends to bust down the walls of individual genres and, with Blue Modules, he succeeds. You are invited in to embrace it all – as he does – with an outcome that is so seamlessly fresh and playful, you can't help but let go and join him for a uniquely satisfying ride.
Surrounding himself with a top-flight crew of like-minded, innovative players, Davis' compatriots are Ross Macintyre on bass, Roger Travassos on drums and percussion, as well as such guests as the electrifying Donna Grantis on guitar and actor Diego Matamoros on vocals. Boasting a truly eclectic mix of songs you might not be expecting to find on a jazz release, he and his simpatico adventurers apply what can only be called Ron Davis' signature spirit of improvisation.
With Blue Modules, Davis underlines his skills as a phenomenal instrumentalist, a composer and an arranger. He jumps from grand piano to Fender Rhodes, celeste and back again – honouring the true progression of his sense of what jazz can be. At the same time, he reinforces his fan base – those who know him for his swing-based, post-bop approach to the genre of jazz piano – by taking a few risks in the name of good fun.
On Blue Modules, Davis assaults some surprising covers, interspersing them with smart, lively originals. The funky "Pawpwalk" recalls the '80s in general and Lonnie Liston Smith in particular, with some decisive guitar incisions by Grantis, at her most controlled. Sesame Street's "Mahna Mahna" keeps its sassy N'awlins line and if you can keep Elmo out of your head, it's a spirited reinvention showcasing Davis's piano talents, with some big-bottomed, nimble bass-playing from Ross Macintyre.
Davis' cover of Elvis' "Viva Las Vegas" owes something to Sin City but, minus its typical bombast, is more indebted to Vince Guaraldi – with an outstanding percussive contribution from Travassos. And if that isn't twist enough, Davis' cover of Hendrix' "Voodoo Chile – Slight Return" marks the appearance of Diego Matamoros' talking vocal (in the sole non-instrumental) – reinventing the piece full-circle like something birthed in a dub poetry club.
That Blue Modules is a progressive step forward is best summed up by the title track – a solid original that features a heartfelt stew of sounds that steer clear of labeling, allowing the groove to chart its own course and strike a nerve. This smooth, funky and highly elastic track best defines Davis' spirited sense of where he wants the music to take you.
Indeed, taking something so sacrosanct as a Beatles' song – most notably and aptly-titled, "You Can't Do That", speaks volumes to this newfound direction – the reinvention of pop on his terms. Chances are good you'll dig it as hard as Davis and his chosen musicians choose to dish it out.
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- CVT aside, unimpressive fuel economy
- Materials in top 3.6R should be better
The 2012 Subaru Legacy remains the only mainstream, mid-size sedan to offer all-wheel drive; it's also among the better-handling models in this class, and a strong value in 2.5i form.
Subaru completely redesigned the Legacy for 2010. While the core essentials remained—a horizontally opposed (boxer) engine lineup and standard all-wheel drive—it became a bit larger and roomier than before, with more luxury and refinement to boot. And with a new CVT automatic on base four-cylinder models, it's now the most fuel-efficient model among mid-size all-wheel drive sedans.
You can have the 2012 Subaru Legacy with one of three different engines, and each brings a very different personality to this sedan. Base 2.5i models are frugal and sensible but hardly exciting; turbocharged 2.5GT models appeal to driving enthusiasts and get a 265-hp version of the four; and the 256-hp, six-cylinder 3.6R takes the Legacy into more luxurious territory.
You won't see that much of a difference between Legacy models, at least from a distance in Premium or Limited guise. With its recent redesign, the Legacy grew several inches in most directions, with its proportions and stance becoming much more in line with segment best-sellers like the Honda Accord or Nissan Altima. Out went some distinguishing Subaru features like frameless doors, but with the new size and look came a stronger body structure that enables much-improved refinement and safety.
Inside, the Legacy breaks away from the cabin designs of other current Subaru vehicles like the smaller Impreza family, or Forester or Tribeca crossovers. The design includes an upright center stack with a metallic-look finish flanked by vents that almost echo the winged, upward theme of the grille and headlights, with the audio system placed high.
Across the model line, the Legacy feels just a little bit sportier than rival models from most other automakers--although longtime Subaru fans will sense that this latest model, at least in base form, has a few more concessions to the mass-market (not all a bad thing, really). Steering is very precise and responsive—if a bit over-boosted for some tastes—and the firm yet compliant suspension feels ready for abrupt maneuvers. Each of the models in the lineup has a slightly different feel: Base models and the 2.5GT are light and nimble, while the 3.6R comes across as a little bit heftier, with a nose-heavy emphasis in sharp corners. Fuel economy with the base engine and CVT is good--up to 23 mpg city, 31 highway, making it the most fuel-efficient mid-size AWD sedan, but other models aren't nearly as good for gas mileage.
The 2012 Subaru Legacy is a very roomy sedan, capable of accommodating four adults in comfort—even for an all-day trip. The Legacy's front seats are among the better in this class—even in the base model—and they adjust for loads of legroom and have nice, long cushions. Entry and exit to the back are good, we're impressed with the standard cloth upholstery, and the trunk is very spacious. The ride is firm but just supple enough for most surfaces, and the cabin is as quiet as most affordable mid-size sedans. We also like the simple, straightforward dash and switchgear layout, with nice, round gauges.
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European regional airlines don't need to be told that fuel prices could stunt their growth. But one industry official believes that operators must start to view high fuel costs in the broader context of all expenses, and resist the temptation to blame them for all losses. Speaking at the ERA gathering, Professor Judith Patterson reminded operators of commercial aviation's fundamental dependence on petroleum, "unlike other transport modes."
Patterson warned that growth predictions often assume no future price or fuel constraints, despite the industry's voracious appetite compared with 40-year worldwide trends. "Global oil consumption has increased in linear fashion since 1965; fuel use by aviation has increased [exponentially]–and is predicted to continue [so doing]," she said.
With increasing constraints on petroleum production, fuel will likely become airlines' single largest cost item, said Patterson, who pointed out that the International Air Transport Association acknowledges "the seriousness of this situation" in its fuel and environmental management guidance to airlines.
Ratios of current oil reserves to production rates, commonly used to predict future supply availability, suggest a potential supply of 41 years from an "ultimately recoverable reserve" of 2,200 billion to 3,000 billion barrels of conventional oil, which requires no upgrading before refining. The world consumes about 84 million barrels a day. Given that trends show declining size and number of oil discoveries since 1965, the question arises of whether production is approaching the point after which rates fall because of depleted volume, said Patterson.
Steadily on the rise since 1998, fuel prices depend upon supply and demand, as well as geopolitical factors and the cost of exploration and extraction. Patterson noted that price has become increasingly sensitive. "Anything that might have had a minor impact in the past will have a major impact today," she said.
"OPEC has the taps wide open and is just meeting demand…" and major player Royal Dutch Shell has revised downward its reserves estimates by 20 percent, she added.
Analysts in the 1950s projected peak production in 2000, while much more recent predictions show maximum output occurring not much later, only into this decade. "If we are at the peak of production of conventional oil, then remaining reserves will be more costly to extract," said the McGill University professor.
Nor can airlines turn to engine technology for a remedy. "Between 1950 and 1997 there has been a 70-percent improvement in aircraft fuel efficiency," said Patterson. With a five- to 10-year gestation period for innovation, technology will not offer a quick fix to help airlines cope with today's high fuel prices.
"Airports could become intermodal transportation hubs, integrating air and surface modes," she concluded. "Oil prices will remain high. It is unlikely that present aviation growth trends can be sustained. Carriers will have to develop a new civil aviation paradigm to survive."
While acknowledging that fuel supply and demand stand as crucial issues, Air France head of subsidiaries and investments Marc Verspyck nevertheless encourages airline managers not to forget other risks they must manage. He also does not share Patterson's rather pessimistic view of potential technological solutions. "Lots of long-term answers are in the hands of the engine suppliers, not to speak of the oil producers," said Verspyck.
In an attempt to put fuel costs into perspective, the Air France executive said that for a medium-size European airline a 5-percent rise in labor costs would inflict as much financial damage as a 13-percent increase in fuel prices, while a 10-percent change in the euro/dollar exchange rate could prove five times worse.
One month's turnover has become the industry standard requirement for liquidity and cash, but reserves cover forward demand for fuel for 54 days, two days longer than a year ago. Verspyck identified myriad risks challenging airlines apart from fuel: high fixed costs, yield deterioration, dependence on airport capacity, capital requirements and international "events." He also cited operational, accounting and third-party risks, as well as environmental, insurance, pension and credit considerations.
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Do Most Large Companies Use Google+ Strictly For SEO?
Google+ is known to be one of the fastest growing social media platforms in the world that many companies, both small and large, are jumping at the chance to join in on. Its world began in 2011 as a test case. They started out with only 150 invitations to join and in a span of two years, they now has more than 400 million members.
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Google+ is a social networking and identity site owned and operated by Google, Inc. It was described as a social layer that enhances many of its online properties. It is more than a networking site but also a tool that focuses on SEO as it meets social needs. It is the second largest social networking site in the world after Facebook. It is used by over 400 million people who interact socially via Google+ enhanced properties like Gmail, YouTube, and the +1 button.
Google+ combined some of the better aspects of both Facebook and Twitter. Users are able to post content, pictures and status updates which will show up on other users' news feeds – like Facebook. At the same time, Google+ users can follow anyone without having to first send that person a friend request – similar to Twitter.
After an initial period spent learning more about how Google+ works, it was found that it is a really great source of links that can be used for SEO purposes, which is why many larger companies are currently using Google+. It is quite interesting to see Google opting to allow links that pass through page rank higher, unlike other social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter that allow links that are not search engine friendly, making it hard for Google spiders to follow. This gives this website an edge amongst other sites and is more likely to continue growing in popularity.
But the question is do most large companies use Google+ strictly for SEO?
For the past few years, many experts have heavily debated on Google+ and its role in benefiting companies via social media. Even though some people opposed its likelihood in meeting a company's SEO needs. According to research conducted by GlobalWebIndex, Google+ is the second largest and popular social media platform with majority of big companies using it.
Big companies using Google+
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- • Intel: An American semiconductor chip maker and using Google+ to help further its cause
- • Macys: An American shopping icon, using coupons to attracts customers on Google+
- • Marvel Comics: One of the biggest businesses on Google+
- • Toyota: A global auto manufacturer, doing well on Google+
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- 5. Google Hash Tags
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- 6. Ability To Post On YouTube
This is another big reason why many big companies are using Google+ for SEO purposes. YouTube comments are now integrated with Google+. When a company uses YouTube, it will be able to reach out to more potential customers and will eventually be ranked higher in the search engines.
- 7. Flexibility In Link Placement For SEO
- (a)Google+ Posts
Posting is one of the most used features by users. Links that are found here are valuable for SEO. This is the place where the most dynamic links can be found and content posted here gets maximum optimization.
- (b)About Me Section
This is in every user's profile and can include SEO beneficial links. These static links ends up being of more value than those in Google+ posts. The Majority of big companies such as Amazon, Best Buy, Overstock and Walmart have these pages set up and use it specifically for SEO, which is why they are dominating the SERPs.
So, do most large companies use Google+ strictly for SEO? The answer is obviously yes! This is because Google is well known for having the most relevant search results on the internet, making Google+ a top option for SEO related purposes.
Due to Google+ proven effectiveness, it is possible to see more search minded brands encouraging their customer to engage with their products through Google+ as a way of directing valuable links to their website. After seeing how many people are on this platform, one can now understand why big companies are using it. More and more companies are expected to launch their Google+ pages as well for their SEO purposes. If Google continues to integrate Google+ into its products, companies using the platform will continue benefiting, more people will turn to Google, and in the near future it is possible they will surpass Facebook.


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It's no secret that major corporations don't operate in a vacuum, and that a hefty chunk of their money could easily be funding your favorite (or least favorite) politicians. Companies behind popular food and household products are no exception to this. In a world with way more behind-the-scenes rigging going on than any of us would like to believe, I'm a big proponent of knowing exactly where our hard-earned money is going. All that said, is it really necessary to only buy foods produced by companies who support our favorite political party? I'm not totally sure.
A new app called BuyPartisan (which is, in fact, bipartisan) allows you to scan the barcode on any product in your local grocery store to discover what kinds of political donations its producer has made. The app can even break down the contributions into detailed specifics, like which came from the company's CEO, which came from PACs, and which came from employees. It combines all this information into a nifty graph of the company's donations, divided into percentages by how Republican- or Democrat-leaning the company is.
I worry that this could encourage shoppers to carry out the exact kind of simple-minded, intensely partisan behavior behind the current gridlock we're seeing in Congress. Using this app is like waving a wand over your food that flashes in blue or red so you can blindly reject a purchase based on one-sided information. Political campaign money, and what it does, is a far more complex world than the app makes it look like, especially considering the fact that plenty of campaign donations are not publicly shared. As you're probably well aware, I'm a politically-minded person myself, so I can totally see the benefit of knowing what your money is being funneled into, but I wonder if this app could just create more tension in an already polarized world. Do we really need people straining their blood pressure over elections when they're buying toilet paper? What do you think? I'm curious. [Reviewed.com]


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The Effect of Parenteral Nutrition Supplement on Esophagectomy Patients
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Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
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First received: August 11, 2012
Last updated: March 30, 2014
Last verified: March 2014
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Malnutrition is common in esophagus cancer patients, especially after surgery therapy. Whether parenteral supplement with enteral nutrtion is benificial for patients after esophagectomy is controversial, when compared with enteral nutrition alone. In this study, the investigators are to examine the effect of enteral nutrition supplemented with parenteral nutrtion on nutrition status after esophagectomy.
|Esophagus Cancer
|Other: Parenteral supplement with enteral nutrition for patients after esophagectomy Other: Enteral Nutrition alone for patients after esophagectomy
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|The Effect of Parenteral Nutrition Supplement Versus Enteral Nutrition Alone on Nutrition Status After Esophagectomy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
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MedlinePlus related topics: Dietary SupplementsU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- postoperative laboratory parameters changes for nutrition assessment compared to preoperation [ Time Frame: from one day before surgery to the 7th postoperative day ]plasma albumin, prealbumin, transferrin, retinaldehyde-binding protein, total lymphocytes counts
- postoperative body composition change compared to preoperation measurement [ Time Frame: from one day before surgery to the 7th postoperative day ]postoperative body composition is compared to preoperation, bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy is used for measurement of body composition
Other Outcome Measures:
- complicatons incidence after surgery [ Time Frame: 28 days after surgery ]complications involve anastomotic leakage, incision infection, pneumonia, catherter-related blood stream infection, respiratory failure
|Study Start Date:
|July 2012
|Study Completion Date:
|March 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|January 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: PN supplement
Parenteral supplement with enteral nutrition for patients after esophagectomy
|Other: Parenteral supplement with enteral nutrition for patients after esophagectomy
Active Comparator: EN alone
Enteral nutrition alone for patients after esophagectomy
|Other: Enteral Nutrition alone for patients after esophagectomy
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of esophagus cancer
- Undergo esophagectomy
- Nasoenteral tube is placed or surgical jejunostomy is performed
Exclusion Criteria:
- Contraindication for enteral nutrition or parenteral nutrition
- Malnutrition before surgery ( BMI > 30 or < 18.5)
- Hepatic dysfunction preoperatively
- Renal dysfunction preoperatively
- Infection before surgery
- Usage of corticosteroid before surgery
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01669356
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01669356
|Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University
|Shanghai, China, 200032
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|NCT01669356 History of Changes
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Energy Supply Trial ( Other Identifier: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital )
|Study First Received:
|August 11, 2012
|Last Updated:
|March 30, 2014
Keywords provided by Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital:
parenteral supplement
rest metabolic rate
postoperative complications
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Esophageal Neoplasms
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Digestive System Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
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Export schemes cost govt Rs 39,704 crore
BS Economy Bureau in New Delhi | September 02, 2004 09:10 IST
The government lost Rs 39,704 crore (Rs 397.04 billion) in 2003-04 on account of the various export promotion schemes. This means that for every Rs 7.35 earned from exports, the government had to forgo Re 1. India's exports during 2003-04 were around Rs 2,91,582 crore (Rs 2,915.82 billion).
Data compiled by the revenue department show that revenue loss was highest on account of the duty entitlement passbook scheme at Rs 11,535 crore (Rs 115.35 billion). This was followed by the advance licence scheme that cost the government Rs 10,134 crore (Rs 101.34 billion) in the previous fiscal.
The duty drawback scheme, which is being considered as an alternative to the DEPB scheme, cost the government Rs 3,057 crore (Rs 30.57 billion). The export promotion capital goods scheme cost the government Rs 3,399 crore (Rs 33.99 billion), while benefits to special economic zones cost over Rs 1,300 crore (Rs 13 billion). Similarly, benefits to export-oriented units and software technology parks cost over Rs 9,400 crore (Rs 94 billion).
However, commerce ministry officials say the revenue loss is mostly notional since imports under most of the schemes take place against actual exports.
Under the advance licence scheme and the duty-free replenishment certificate, goods cannot be imported if there are no export orders and hence the revenue lost is only notional. Similarly, in the case of the EPCG scheme, the duty forgone is marginal.
Referring to the DEPB scheme, which is proposed to be continued until a new scheme is formulated to replace it, officials said since the notional duty lost under DEPB depended directly on the basic Customs duty, the loss under DEPB would come down this year because of a fall in import duty on certain items.
While commerce ministry officials claim that the revenue loss is notional, trade experts say the government has no clear road map to phase out subsidies.They are, however, encouraged by the indications given by the government that it will restructure some non-WTO compatible export promotion schemes such as the DEPB.
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Small developers still alive and kicking
Despite WWDC concerns, small developers are still alive and kicking. Parallels is doing extremely well, although it may soon have a free competitor.
Glenn Wosley lists 5 mystery projects soon coming to the Mac… He missed mine I don't have a (finished) logo yet, but I do have a tagline: Find It! Keep It!, Software made by Packrats for Packrats, coming soon to a Mac near you!
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Veteran's Day
This is an answer to a thread that I gave on the subject:
There is really nothing to celebrate. When I think about my family members some who never came back as in the case of the Great War. What did they fight for? The first war was started by Imperialist, Zionist Banking interests as working to together and one backstabbing the other for the agenda of creating a jewish, world communist dictatorship. And we have been suffering ever since from the events it unrolled. I am sure if all the lost soldiers of the Great War could come back and tell us something it would be...... Don't get fooled by the jews into another war again.
Since Veteran's Day is a cult of jewish propaganda, mainly to cover over jewish crimes of starting these wars and for what reasons.....
World War 2 was Zionist interests pushing the world into war so they could use it to build a world communist dictatorship. Which almost gave us WW3. Hitler did everything humanly possible to avoid a war and have peace. He knew what war was like from having fought as front line solider in the last one. But Germany was attacked by Jewry from their Empires of America, Britain and the USSR. Poland declared war on Germany first by violently attacking the German population in the region they had conducted an illegal military occupation of since the end of the first war. On orders from Churchill and the American Sectary of State, Bacon. In promise of starting a war with Germany. England and France would then declare war and attack Germany from two fronts and Poland would get more of Germany. Of course the Polish government never looked east to the massive military build up along their eastern boarder from the USSR. And seemed to have forgot the last time they were invaded by the Red Army. Hitler offered them peace numerous times. Stalin's plan like fellow jewish masters was to get the west to bleed themselves out so the Red Army would have less opposition. To their coming invasion. Which would be the second time the Red Army invaded into Europe with the goal of taking the whole continent. The jew Lenin who the jewish global bankers, Warburg's got into power. Stated in 1918 there would have to be a second world war to finish the aim of creating a jewish globalist dictatorship of communism and he order the Red Army to invade all of Europe in 1920 to start such.
To be honest the only people to celebrate is those who fought against the USSR in Jew War two. As they were legitimately fighting for a holy cause. Being forced to attack Stalin's world army before Stalin could invade the rest of Europe which Stalin's date for was July of 1941. This event destroyed the USSR and halted the major thrust of the jews plans. Stalin had been the one invading numerous other nations before this date in aggressive wars. To open up the channels for the major invasion coming in 41. Were Hitler's invasions were defense attacks on those who had already declared war on Germany first.
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Hooks' looping header put the home side in front in the 33rd minute. John O'Neill had Queen's best chances but was wasteful in front of goal.
County should have increased their lead, but Queens keeper Craig Hinchcliffe was in inspirational form.
With 15 minutes left, Martin Scott saw red for after stamping on Neil Scally.
Ross County: Samson, Irvine, Moore, Dowie, Walkie, McCulloch, Gunn (Hooks 18), Scott, Higgins (Crooks 81), Gardyne (Ciani 84), Robertson. Subs Not Used: Malin, Webb.
Sent Off: Scott (75).
Goals: Hooks 33.
Queen of South: Hinchcliffe, Paton, Swift, Lauchlan, Scally, Jim Thomson, Robertson (Burns 46), Weir (Andy Thomson 58), O'Connor (Moon 75), O'Neill, Gibson. Subs Not Used: Scott, Henderson.
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Jack Hulbert was born in Ely on April 24th, 1892. He was educated at Westminster and Cambridge, where he joined the amateur theatrical group, and decided that as he had a natural talent for entertaining others, he might as well earn his living by it. In 1913 he made his professional debut in The Pearl Girl, in which a leading role was taken by Cicely Courtneidge, who was destined to become famous with him and to be his wife. After the War, he returned to a successful career, and later took up film work with even greater success, his best-known pictures including Falling for You and The Camels Are Coming.


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Amid some questions about Purdue's emergency response systems, we take a look at the procedures that kicked in from the moment the first shot was reported.
A group of emergency response teams went through training on the IU campus Wednesday.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says more than 100 Hoosiers and multiple vehicles are on their way to New York, New Jersey and Maryland.


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Freixenet Sparkling Wine
There is nothing greater than a champagne campaign. My friends and I drink a bottle together and then save the cork, writing the date and people who were in attendance. We have enough to fill a large boat but who's counting. Freixenet is not "the best" champagne but it is the best value and it's easily drinkable. Drink the bottle of Moet before to toast and then get down and dirty with Freixenet. A group of 12 of us went through 16 bottles in two days in Vegas...if that says anything. Don't lessen yourself for the $3 Tott's. Go Freixenet all the way. (available at any liquor or grocery store worth it's salt.) Cheers!
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The best bottle for celebrating a new job, new apartment, new day... the taste is crisp and refreshing, pairs well with appetizers, main courses, and dessert.Tags: wine, drinks, liquor, champagne, Veuve Clicquot, celebrate, air, sparkling wines, brutAdded 10 Years Ago from Wine


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Watch Prince Perform, Throw a Guitar on "Fallon"
Sometimes when an artist appears on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon", they perform with the Roots. Prince didn't do that. Instead, he borrowed Captain Kirk Douglas' guitar (according to Black Thought), and following a performance of "Bambi", threw it on the ground. (He also did his new song "Screwdriver".)


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Is finding a new job one of your legal career resolutions? If so, you'll want to take a look at the latest legal hiring trends that we've been researching.
More Than One-Quarter of Lawyers Plan to Hire
Twenty-seven percent of lawyers interviewed by Robert Half Legal said their law firm/company plans to expand or add new positions from January to June of 2014. Fifty-five percent said their organizations expect to maintain current staff levels by filling vacant posts, while 12 percent of survey respondents said they will not fill vacant positions or create new ones and two percent anticipate staff reductions.
Litigation is expected to drive much of the hiring activity: 46 percent of lawyers surveyed expect litigation to generate the greatest number of legal job opportunities from January through June of 2014. Within the litigation practice area, insurance defense was cited by 46 percent of lawyers as the leading driver of job growth, followed by commercial litigation (37 percent) and employment law (28 percent).
Specialization in Demand
Legal professionals with expertise in high-demand practice areas may have employers competing for their attention: 60 percent of survey respondents cited at least some challenge in finding legal talent.
Charles Volkert, executive director of Robert Half Legal and executive managing director of Robert Half Legal eDiscovery Services observes, "Litigation-related activity shows no sign of slowing down in the months ahead. As a result, hiring highly skilled litigation experts -- from insurance defense paralegals to litigation associates and e-discovery attorneys -- will be a top priority for law firms as they focus on expanding services to meet clients' needs and increase revenue."
He adds that legal departments also have a steady need for corporate associates and paralegals to help them manage more litigation and e-discovery matters internally. "The most marketable legal professionals have three-to-five years' experience in a high-demand specialty, are tech-savvy and are able to ramp up quickly."
Research we conducted for the 2014 Robert Half Legal Salary Guide also points to this trend: 31 percent of lawyers surveyed said their law firms plan to increase hiring of senior-level lawyers as a strategy to grow business in the next two years.
Opportunities for Paralegals
Paralegals with backgrounds in litigation, compliance, corporate law and healthcare should see continued strong demand from law firms and corporations in the months ahead. Paralegal duties continue to expand as law firms and businesses look to these professionals to tackle a range of assignments previously performed by junior-level lawyers, including research, trial preparation, patent filings, and regulatory and e-discovery matters.
If landing a new legal job is on your docket for 2014, you'll want to keep in mind that even with an improving job market, employers in the legal profession continue to hire selectively -- they want a precise skills match and the right fit for their work environment.


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Cinespastic: Midnight in Paris
Midnight in Paris is the prolific Woody Allen's 41st film, and simply one of the loveliest films he has made. It is funny, sweet and sentimental (in a good way), while still maintaining those punctuations that are hallmarks of a Woody Allen film, particularly in the writing. It deals with a past that existed, but shows how waxing nostalgic for such times and places may only be creations of a past reality that exist in our own minds.
It tells the story of Gil (Owen Wilson), a successful Hollywood screenwriter, who yearns to leave a more lasting impression with his writing in the form of a novel of literary importance. He is engaged to the vain, spoiled, bossy Inez (Rachel McAdams) who cares little for his desires; her and her conservative family just want Gil to keep bringing in the bucks.
But, Gil is bored with this life. Paris excites him and fills him with meaning in a way that causes him to act like, well, an overly romantic American fool visiting Paris in a movie. He dreams of the Paris of the 1920s, when literary and artistic luminaries from around the world gathered in cafes, salons and taverns to discuss the world and have a great time.
He is obsessed with the Paris of Hemingway's A Moveable Feast (and here's your homework, read this book if you haven't), a wonderful book about Hemingway's life in Paris during this time, with all of the soon-to-be world-renowned legends that Hemingway kept as his company.
One night, on a tipsy stroll through the streets of Paris, Gil gets lost. He finds himself alone sitting on the steps off of an unknown street, when the clock strikes midnight and a car out of the past pulls up, with guests beckoning him to get in and join them. And suddenly, Gil is transformed to Hemingway's Paris of the 20s, with his literary and artistic idols all around him, right on the brink of fame. They're all there: Gertrude Stein, Salvador Dalí, Picasso, Fitzgerald and, of course, Hemingway.
From that night forward, Gil goes back to those same steps, awaiting his car every midnight. He meets the people he's only dreamed about, conversing with them, enjoying life with them. He meets a woman who understands him and his work and he is entranced. The only problem is that she longs for a Paris of the past in her own imagination — turn-of-the-century — Paris, and cannot see the paradise that Gil sees as he travels back in time.
The culmination of this is simply one of Woody Allen's most enjoyable movies in years. It brings together his wit and great skill for comedic writing, with his love for the movies and ability to take a city and make it really be alive on-screen. He did it for years in New York, did it recently in Barcelona with the excellent Vicky Cristina Barcelona and has done it masterfully with Paris in this film. For any Woody Allen fan this is a must see, and for anyone with a love of entertaining, smart film and great literature, Midnight in Paris needs to be your next movie-going experience.
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This sign was in our old building we purchased a few years ago. Years ago, someone built a shed/workshop addition over the outside brick and built right over the sign, although we were able to get it down. It has always intrigued me, although I know NOTHING about its history and would like to know more about it if anyone knows!


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08/02/2016 at $63,000
Spacious 4 br 2 bath across from the elementary school. Main floor offer Master Br with bath spacious closets. Formal dining area, nice kitchen with ample cupboards. 100 amp service storage shed.
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- Status
- Sold
- Address
- 605 Enterprise
- City
- Sturgis
- Zip
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- St. Joseph
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- Above Grade SqFt
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- Public
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- 1950
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THE PIGEONING Returns to HERE Tonight
HERE has announced the return of its recent hit The Pigeoning, by Robin Frohardt, in an encore engagement July 9 - August 16. The Pigeoning lands in New York in Summer 2014 following a wildly successful run December 3-22, 2013, as part of HERE's 2013-2014 producing season. Be there as The Pigeoning, an imaginative puppet theater work aimed at adult audiences, touches down in the Dorothy B. Williams Theatre at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue), where the show celebrates an Official Opening on Saturday, July 12 at 7:00pm.
Obsessed with cleanliness and order, Frank is also plagued by pigeons. Convinced the pigeons are plotting against him, Frank sets out on an adventure to solve a problem that perhaps isn't really there? Performed in bunraku style by five expert puppeteers, The Pigeoning is a darkly comedic yet heartfelt story that spins articulate puppetry, live music and lo-fi special effects into an epic tale about the illusion of safety and control in the context of the end of the world. The Pigeoning looks at the divide between man and nature, at a time when listening to the animals may be our best bet.
The Pigeoning was developed through the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP) and the Dream Music Puppetry Program over the course of two years, appearing as a work-in-process in HERE's annual Culturemart festival in February 2013. The production made its New York premiere at HERE in December 2013 as part of HERE's 2013-2014 producing season, following a world premiere at the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts (October 2013) which had provided final residency support. Prior to being named a HERE Resident Artist in 2012, Robin Frohardt originally conceived and workshopped the first act of The Pigeoning at St. Ann's Warehouse Puppet Lab.
Director, designer, performer and filmmaker Robin Frohardt lives in Brooklyn, NY, where over the last six years she has created puppets, sets and installations for theater, film and television. Known for her rich aesthetic and highly detailed constructions, Robin Frohardt has earned much praise for her work, which has been seen from Taiwan to Norway, at the Telluride Film Festival, BAM and Radio City Music Hall. She began her artistic career as a painting major at the University of Washington, and cut her teeth in the underground circus and cabaret scene of San Francisco where she founded the Apocalypse Puppet Theater. Lured to New York in 2008 by the Swimming Cites, a junk raft-building collective led by artist Swoon, she spent several summers traveling down the Hudson, The Ganges and the canals of Venice on self-made sculptural boats. In 2009 she created the sets for Nick Jones' Jollyship the Whiz-Bang and Jeff Stark's IRT: A Tragedy in Three Stations, a play performed entirely in the New York City subway. In 2010 she collaborated again with Jeff Stark and Todd Chandler on Empire Drive-In, a life-size recreation of an abandoned drive-in theater, complete with 50 junk cars and a 40-foot tall movie screen. In 2011 she began work on her first full-length play The Pigeoning at St. Ann's Warehouse Puppet Lab. In 2012, she was named a Resident Artist in the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP), where she continued to develop The Pigeoning, culminating in the work's completion and premiere. In 2013 she returned to St. Ann's Puppet Lab to develop her all cardboard short film FITZCARDBOARDALDO, which was an official selection in multiple film festivals that same year. Most recently, Robin Frohardt's The Pigeoning was honored with the 2014 Arlyn Award for Outstanding Design in Puppet Theatre, with the jury noting, "The design is simple and effective, cleverly creating a magical world from trash and objects which was as fresh and unique as the story itself." She is currently working on plans to take The Pigeoning to Turkey and Greece in Fall 2014.
The Pigeoning is directed by Robin Frohardt. This production features live music composed and performed by Freddi Price and Lighting Design by Heather Sparling. The Pigeoning is performed by puppeteers Robin Frohardt, Lillie Jayne, Nick Lehane, Rowan Magee and Andy Manjuck.
Since 1993, the OBIE-winning HERE, Kristin Marting, Artistic Director and Kim Whitener, Producing Director, has been one of New York's premier arts organizations and a leader in the field of producing and presenting new, hybrid performance viewed as a seamless integration of artistic disciplines-theater, dance, music and opera, puppetry, media, visual and installation, spoken word and performance art.
Standout productions include Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues, Basil Twist's Symphonie Fantastique and Arias with a Twist, Hazelle Goodman's On Edge, Trey Lyford and Geoff Sobelle's all wear bowlers, Young Jean Lee's Songs of the Dragons Flying to Heaven, Corey Dargel's Removable Parts, Taylor Mac's The Lily's Revenge and Kamala Sankaram's Miranda, among many others.
The HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP) has been HERE's core program since 1998, commissioning, developing and premiering new hybrid performances. Productions developed at HERE challenge existing boundaries between disciplines -- theater, dance, music, opera, puppetry, media, visual arts, installation, spoken word and more. Through HARP, the Resident Artists are given the unique opportunity to develop their projects for up to three years through free works-in-progress showings, workshop presentations in HERE's annual CULTUREMART festival, culminating in full-scale productions.
Each season, HERE premieres several Resident Artist productions as mainstage works. These innovative projects are grown in a diverse artistic community where artists receive career development resources and hands-on training. HARP has been widely recognized as a unique model for artistic development for the field to emulate. In honoring HERE with the 2009 Ross Wetzsteon Award, the OBIE Committee noted, "it's become increasingly hard for artists to find a place to take risks, a safe haven where they can develop daring new work. One theater has regularly bucked the trend, making its mission to ensure that artists have a home for their research and development, and that theatregoers can sample the exciting results."
Additionally, HERE is home to the Dream Music Puppetry Program and the visiting artist programs startHERE: Innovative Theatre for Young People, aimed at young audiences, and hemispHEREs, which brings innovative national and international visiting artists to HERE for a residency and presentation.
HERE's Dream Music Puppetry Program, under the artistic direction of Basil Twist, with producing direction from HERE co-founder Barbara Busackino, is one of few programs in the country to grow and commission contemporary adult puppet works, particularly works that feature live music as a collaborative element. Dream Music seeks to secure the future of puppetry by providing increased development and performance opportunities to puppet artists, and by collaborating with artists from other disciplines to develop new puppetry techniques. This program was inaugurated with the premiere of Basil Twist's OBIE-award winning Symphonie Fantastique in 1998 and the opening of the Dorothy B. Williams Theatre, an intimate space created specifically for intimate puppetry. Dream Music seeks to secure the future of puppetry by providing increased development and performance opportunities to puppet artists, and by collaborating with artists from other disciplines to develop new puppetry techniques. Over the past ten years, Dream Music has presented in the Dorothy B. Williams Theatre many exciting artists ranging from eclectic international troupes to The Jim Henson International Festival of Puppetry and has commissioned over 20 full-scale puppetry works from New York based puppeteers including the acclaimed Arias with a Twist in 2008 (return engagement 2011, Abrons Arts Center).


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A cruise to remember....: MSC Divina Cruise Review by email@example.com
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A cruise to remember....
Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Embarkation: Miami
Starting..embarkation - Was smooth, no problem, we got to the port at 2:00PM, the ship sailed at 7:00 PM, every one was very friendly and our suitcases got to our room in less than 1 hour. I went to spent some time with my parents, which are in their 80's. so we selected the early seating for diner. To our surprise, we got a seating at 8:00PM, second seating; to aggravate the situation we were seating next to a table of 10 kids, all shouting and running all over the place.. After much complain, we got moved to the 6:00 seating, with no kids around.
The Food...Not what you expect on a cruise, especially a cruise that comes from Europe, which we all know the eating experience in at the top of their list. At breakfast and lunch you sit at any table; the More waiters and the helpers were confused, tired or both. We got the wrong plate twice and on the second day the breakfast was so bad, I left and went to the buffet,which was much better. From that day on, we decided to go to the buffet for breakfast. The food at the buffet was fresh and diverse. The con: too many people. Dinner was a bit better, we always had the same table and same waiter, and they were great. The food..not so good, the same thing over and over, just at a different place in the menu. The chicken was hard as a rock, same with the mash potatoes. The fish was dry and even though the coffee was free, the cappuccino was not.
The entertainment...the best of all the cruises I have ever been. There were two shows a night; each night was different and fantastic, with truly professional dancers and singers. The stage, lighting etc. were amazing. I can't say anything about the casino since I don't gamble, but as a dancer, I went straight to the Black and White night club after every show...WOW! They had a band from Italy that played great music and also a Trio from Dominican Republic that was fabuloso! The music was the best ever. But also the way they did everything.
This cruise has an Entertaining Team that was in charge of making sure that everyone had a great time..and everyone did. Every night there was a different theme - Italian night, 60"s, 70"s and 80's night, White Caribbean Party night around the pool (the best), dance competitions etc. The entertaining team was the best. Because of them, a group of young adults, everyone had a blast.
Needless to say.. I didn't relax that much, only read my kindle the first day at sea and I didn't eat a lot..instead I danced a lot, and had the time of my life.
If you are only interested in the food and the service, maybe this is not the cruise for you, but, if you are interested in having fun, this is the cruise for you.
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Room was a good size, very clean. The closets were a bit small. No exterior noises. Balcony had plenty of space
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The Little Hands Group attached to St John's Parish Church, Menston, celebrated Christmas by holding a party in the Parish Room last week.
Organised by leader, Gabrielle Cresswell, the children enjoyed games and stories before having their Christmas lunch.
The arrival of Father Christmas soon had the children eager to see what presents he had and they all received a gift.
Little Hands is run for pre-school age children and is held every Wednesday morning, from 10am, in the Parish Room.
Anyone can join in the varied activities.


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DC Firearm Tip Reward Program
FYI – Robert Vinson Brannum
Give a Tip. Get Paid.
Your tip is completely anonymous — and you will be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Call (202) 727-9099 if you know someone who has a gun or you know where illegal guns are being hidden in your community.
You'll be doing the right thing and helping to take another gun off the street.
How It Works
Providing a gun tip anonymously is easy and safe. The tip-line is open 24 hours a day. Note the following guidelines:
- Calls to the anonymous Firearm Tip Line will be checked for veracity prior to rewards being paid.
- Callers do not need to identify themselves to be eligible to receive a reward.
- The process is absolutely anonymous -- calls cannot be traced to identify the source of the call.
- Rewards are paid for tips that result in a firearm recovery and/or arrest. Reward amount varies depending on the number and type of firearm(s) recovered and whether any arrests are made as a result of the tip, not to exceed $1,000.
- Tips are assigned a unique AMS Tip Number. To receive payment, callers must retain this number. After seven days, callers may contact the Public Information Office at (202) 727-4383 to check on the status of the tip. If the tip has been deemed reliable, PIO staff will provide additional instructions.
- Payment will be made through a single-use debit card through the DC Office of Finance and Treasury. Instructions on how to obtain the debit card will be provided at the time a tip is verified and payment is approved.
- No identification necessary.
For more information, visit: http://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/cwp/view,a,1243,q,568081.asp or see attached flyer.
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Downloadable flyers to share in the community: http://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/lib/mpdc/serv/solvers/gotgunsposter_eng.pdf (English)
http://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/lib/mpdc/serv/solvers/gotgunsposter_spa.pdf (Espanol)
DC & Federal Twitter Accounts
· https://twitter.com/#!/DCPoliceDept (DC Metropolitan Police Department)
· http://twitter.com/#!/dcfireems (DC Fire & EMS)
· http://twitter.com/#!/DDOTDC (DC Department of Transportation)
· http://twitter.com/#!/DCDPW (DC Department of Public Works)
· http://twitter.com/#!/DC_HSEMA (DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency)
· http://twitter.com/#!/dcra (DC Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs)
· http://twitter.com/#!/mayorvincegray (Mayor Vincent C. Gray)
· https://twitter.com/#!/DHSgov (Federal Department of Homeland Security)
· http://twitter.com/#!/FBIPressOffice (FBI Press Office)
· http://twitter.com/#!/TheJusticeDept (US Department of Justice)
· http://twitter.com/#!/dcpolicefound (Washington DC Police Foundation)
· http://twitter.com/#!/EleanorNorton (Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton)
· https://twitter.com/#!/councilofdc (Council of the District of Columbia)
Other MPD Resources: Strategic Services Bureau: Communication & Community Outreach:
http://www.facebook.com/DCPolice Facebook
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialDCPolice YouTube Channel
http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/CommunityOutreach Office of Community Outreach
http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/Safety Print Safety Brochures for Your Meetings
http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/NeighborhoodWatch Download Neighborhood Watch Booklet & On-going Training Dates
http://newsroom.dc.gov/list.aspx/agency/mpdc/section/8 Weekly Police Newsletter
Download DC311 and Start Reporting Today!
With the new DC311 free smartphone app, reporting an issue to 311 is now easier than ever.
Currently available in the iTunes App Store and in the Android Marketplace.
Learn more at www.ouc.dc.gov


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Wednesday, September 1, 1999 Published at 05:38 GMT 06:38 UK
UK: Northern Ireland
Protestant victims 'ignored' - Paisley
Ian Paisley: "Government doesn't want to know Protestant victims"
The government's treatment of the victims of terrorism in Northern Ireland has been branded as "scandalous" by the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, Ian Paisley.
Dr Paisley was speaking while attending a conference in Portadown, Co Armagh to highlight the plight of the victims of terrorism and the relatives of those killed during the Troubles.
"These happen to be victims who are largely Protestant victims - the government doesn't want to know them," he claimed.
One woman whose husband was killed by terrorists 27 years ago said that she had been ignored since his murder.
The conference has been organised by the pressure group Families Acting for Innocent Relatives (FAIR) which represents families who have lost relatives to terrorism in south Armagh.
The group is holding the event to highlight what it sees as a lack of government help and recognition for victims.
Message to government
Conference organisers want to send a clear message to government that victims' views are more important than those of terrorists.
FAIR spokesman William Frazer said they are frustrated by the current situation.
He said: "There is no law and order in this country, there is no democracy in this country and the other thing we want to highlight, that we think is most important is, there is no justice in this country.
"So if we are going to live in that sort of system, where are we going to end up and for the sake of peace?
"We have paid the price for peace," he said.


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|From: Robby Findler (robby at eecs.northwestern.edu)
Date: Wed Sep 9 22:56:21 EDT 2009
So, I've heard various people saying it would be nice to have a separate api for check syntax (and presumably the module browser) pulled out of DrScheme. I definitely agree with that, but I'm wondering how to prioritize it. Does anyone have some specific use in mind for the api? Thanks, Robby
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President Pranab Mukherjee along with Governor Narsimhan, Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy has felicitated Dada Saheb Phalke awardee and veteran actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao for his services to the Telugu film Industry at the 4th World Telugu Conference in Tirupathi.
Apart from ANR, Gujjala Ravinder who is a mayor in Germany, Artiste, director Bapu, Yamini saraswathi, Hockey player Mukesh and Cricketer Mohd Azaruddin, S.V.Rama Rao and others were also felicitated by the president. Gnanpeeth awardee Dr.C.Narayana Reddy was not able to attend the felicitation function due to his ill-health


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From the outset the hearing was expected to be a media circus. The SEC suit against Goldman Sachs comes just as financial regulatory reform legislation is being debated on the Senate floor.
In addition the banking sector, which has stepped into profitability after receiving government aid two years ago, is increasingly an object of public scorn.


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NYC and DC, protected lane pioneers, just doubled biking rates in 4 years
September 18, 2014
Michael Andersen, Green Lane Project staff writer
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For the first and second U.S. cities to start building networks of modern protected bike lanes, the payoff seems to have arrived.
In both Washington, DC, and New York City, the rate of bike commuting has doubled since 2009, according to Census figures released Thursday.
Powered by one of the country's most successful bike sharing systems, a growing painted lane network, a handful of protected lanes and a burgeoning bicycle culture, Washington DC vaulted to 4.5 percent of commutes by bicycle in 2013, up from 2.2 percent in 2009. Among major U.S. cities, that estimate would place DC second only to Portland, Oregon as a bike commuting hub.
"DC has been coming up strong for several years," said Darren Flusche, policy director for the DC-based League of American Bicyclists, in an interview. "It's the nation's capital; I keep waiting for someone to say they're the nation's bike capital."
New York City, meanwhile, has a lower biking rate — just 1.2 percent, up from 0.6 percent in 2009. But that comes out to 46,000 daily bike commuters, about as many as Portland and DC combined. New York added an estimated 10,000 bike commuters in 2013 alone, its fifth straight year of growth.
In fact, those 10,000 net new bike commuters in New York accounted for the entire nationwide increase in bike commuting in 2013.
Flusche credited the Michael Bloomberg administration, led by former Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, for rapidly dedicating miles of space on New York streets for painted or protected bike lanes.
"I think we're finally seeing the benefits of those decisions made as far back as '09, '10, '11," Flusche said.
The 2013 figure reflects the effects of the first six months of Citi Bike, the wildly popular bike share system launched last year in Manhattan.
Flusche said that though Washington DC is finally using protected bike lanes on L and M streets to create a simple low-stress grid, "the city's trying to catch up with the infrastructure" to support its new bike commuters.
"I'm now biking to work and hitting bike traffic jams on 15th," Flusche said, referring to the city's first protected bike lane, which opened in 2009. "You're in a pack the whole way. That didn't happen a few years ago. The city's sort of building up these arterials that allow you to bike with a lot of friends."
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Continuing our definition of the tenets of the Tea Party Group of Lodi, in this installment, we will be defining "constitutionally limited" government.
A constitution is a written set of principles of action setting the bounds for a government (or an organization). Our country is a "constitutionally limited republic," not a democracy. Similarly, each state in the Union has a constitution; however, our concern is primarily with the United States Constitution.
The Constitution is, by definition, designed to limit government's power and intrusion into our lives. Progressives complain that the Constitution is too limiting to allow their agenda. It is, by design. To understand this requires historical context.
The original 13 colonies won their independence from Great Britain and the tyranny of its monarch in 1783. The colonies then operated as 13 separate countries loosely affiliated by the Articles of Confederation. They had separate laws, monetary systems, defense, trade, etc. The central government was powerless to settle disputes between states nor could it coordinate a common defense, a situation that became unworkable.
In 1787, Congress called for a convention to modify the Articles of Confederation to solve these issues. That convention determined that the Articles could not be appropriately modified and decided to write a Constitution. The important historical context is that the Revolution had only ended four years earlier, and no one wanted to trade one tyranny for another. Thus was the source of the limitations written into the document limiting federal government intervention into state and local affairs.
The driving force behind ratification of the Constitution was the Federalists, and they had strong opposition from those frightened by the potential of another tyrannical central government, an appropriate concern. The Federalists wrote a collection of 85 articles, "The Federalist Papers," published in newspapers of the time justifying and promoting the ratification of the Constitution. "The Federalist Papers" are still considered internationally as the ultimate how-to manual for government development.
That was then, this is now. How is our Federalism doing 250 years later? We now have career politicians in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere that many of us refer to as the "ruling elite" not unlike aristocracy. Why? Because they are disconnected from the voters, serve special interests and "rule" as if their offices are an untouchable birthright (we keep re-electing them, so perhaps they are correct). Congress' approval rating is in the tank, with just 13 percent of Americans approving of its performance (January 2012).
How is the federal government doing staying out of state and local affairs, a fundamental of Federalism? The feds get around Federalism rules by pulling funding into Washington and then parsing it out in federal grants to state — and especially local — governments and school boards. This is what some local politicians declare as "free money," as if their local taxpayers did not provide it.
In any case, that money comes with federal rules that determine how the money can be utilized, giving the feds control locally. This applies to school, city and county grants. Attend a city council or a school board meeting if you doubt this. In addition, the federal government regulates water, local storm drains, energy, grade school curriculums and our real estate development, especially if some allegedly endangered toad has a claim on your property, to name a few examples.
In conclusion, the intended balance of Federalism has tipped toward excess centralization and control by the federal government. Has it become tyrannical? Progressives would say no and conservatives would say yes. Somewhere in between is probably accurate.
A label of "soft tyranny" is appropriate because growing government intrusion and controls is stifling hope in business and employment, counter to current political rhetoric. We believe a shift back to more local control is a more appropriate balance, and consistent with the original intent of the Constitution.
Find out more by attending the Lodi Tea Party general meeting Monday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the United Congregational Christian Church, 701 S Hutchins St., Lodi.
Kim Parigoris and Ed Miller are leaders of the Lodi Tea Party.