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JIM LEHRER: Next tonight, youth violence in Chicago, a story that has drawn national attention. Jeffrey Brown begins with some background.
JEFFREY BROWN: This grainy cell phone video, which was posted on the Internet, shows the chaotic scene just before a Chicago high school student was beaten to death two weeks ago.
Sixteen-year-old Derrion Albert was pummeled with a wooden plank and then repeatedly kicked in the head a few blocks from his school. A football player and honor student at Christian Fenger Academy High School on the city's South Side, Albert walked into the middle of a brawl between rival gangs. Albert himself was not a gang member. Police have arrested four teens in his killing.
Albert was described as a standout student.
BISHOP GRANT, Greater Mount Hebron Baptist Church: People have embraced Derrion as if he was their grandson or their nephew or their son, because this was a good kid on his way to greatness. And this level of tragedy, the brutality that this young man suffered in broad daylight has caused all of us to take a step back and ask ourselves, what can all of us do?
JEFFREY BROWN: Family and residents grieved over the murder, and they also expressed anger over the latest death of a student. Violence among students has spiked since 2006; 67 students have been killed since the beginning of the 2007 school year; nearly 300 have been shot and wounded during that same time.
Today, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Attorney General Eric Holder traveled to Chicago to meet with city leaders, including Mayor Richard Daley.
ERIC HOLDER: There are no easy, there are no quick, fixes. This will not happen overnight. Our approach will need to involve not just law enforcement, but also faith-based organizations, the business community, and social service groups. Every citizen has to be a part of the solution. We will need a combination of prevention, intervention and targeted enforcement.
JEFFREY BROWN: Duncan, who served as Chicago's school superintendent until he joined President Obama's cabinet, said he hoped today's meeting was the beginning of a broader effort to attack the problem.
ARNE DUNCAN: Something about seeing something on video seems to wake up this country. And we should use this moment or whatever, we should use this moment to go forward together, that this is a fork in the road, this is a line in the sand, and we have to get dramatically better.
And it's all of us stepping up. Nobody gets a pass. Chicago is not unique. Four students have been shot in Tulsa, Oklahoma, already this year. Philadelphia, Seattle, Miami, New Orleans. And many rural communities have also lost school children to violence in recent weeks.
Call for federal government to aid
JEFFREY BROWN: Some parents and activists say the rise in violence has happened since Duncan implemented a plan to close dozens of Chicago schools and reassign students to schools in other neighborhoods. But Duncan said the violence was not connected, and Mayor Daley agreed.
RICHARD DALEY, Mayor of Chicago: Let us remember: Much of the violence against Chicago's young people involve gang violence, unfortunately. We need the help of the federal government to help break up the gangs in our city, which does not end at a city limit, and the terror that may bring to communities, not only a city, but throughout the country.
JEFFREY BROWN: Parents are asking other parents and children to help. This mother lost her son in 2007.
ANNETTE HOLT: They know what's going on in these schools. They know what's going on in these streets. Had it not been for this video camera, these young people would not have been caught.
JEFFREY BROWN: Federal officials said today they were giving the city a $500,000 grant for school counselors and other programs. The city is also using federal stimulus money for new programs to stem the violence.
And for more on this story, we turn to Carol Marin, contributor to WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" program. She's also a political columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times.
Carol, this latest killing clearly grabbed national attention. What did it do there? What kind of impact did it have?
CAROL MARIN, WTTW Chicago: Well, it was the shot heard around the world. It was seen globally. And as a result, the echoes of it are louder than perhaps the other shootings, the other murders, the other stabbings that are just as painful, but the world didn't see.
A spike in violence
JEFFREY BROWN: Is there a clear sense there that things are getting worse, or is it the focus on young students?
CAROL MARIN: There is a sense that it's getting worse, but it's also that focus that you talk about. It was a very careful calculation by the Chicago public schools to get people to look at the killings in these neighborhoods, to start counting the number of Chicago public school students as distinct from non-students or adults. And so, in some way, it focuses the intention on one particular demographic, but there are a lot of people getting shot and killed.
JEFFREY BROWN: So what was today's meeting intended to do? And can you tell yet what came out of it?
CAROL MARIN: I think today's meeting was intended to make it very clear to the people in Chicago that the president is watching, that this was taken seriously. It was an attempt to address worldwide the fact that we're not going to accept this kind of violence, especially since this comes basically in the South Side of Chicago, where the president lives and worked as an organizer, and where Arne Duncan, the new head of education in the United States, comes from.
JEFFREY BROWN: Explain to us how it would work in Chicago. Who are the main players attacking a problem like this? And to what extent are they working together or are there tensions there?
CAROL MARIN: There are tensions, but the fact is, the same players are working on it who have always worked on it. That's the schools; that's the police; that's the system of churches and community groups that have been concerned all the while.
The question for everyone right now is that, is this a new, genuinely innovative way to take on the problem? Or is it the same scramble that we've undertaken in years past?
Using stimulus money for protection
JEFFREY BROWN: Well, tell us about what things are being attempted. I was reading the new superintendent there, Ron Huberman, he's developed a new plan that, in fact, uses federal stimulus money, I understand.
CAROL MARIN: Sixty million dollars over two years. And what he did was a comprehensive analysis of 500 kids who had been shot, trying to figure out who are they, where they live, when were they shot, why were they shot? And they came up with certain characteristics.
They're male. They're often truant. They often come from families that are in terrible shape, one or both parents missing in action. They're kids who have acted up. These are the kids who are likely either to get in trouble or to be at the other end of a gun or a plywood plank.
And so, in doing that assessment -- and they were shot basically or clubbed to death within a two-hour window late at night or early in the morning right before school. And so it's an attempt to figure out by those metrics how you can stop the violence by investing in 10,000 kids, mentoring them, watching them, trying to help them get employment. It's controversial, because there are 410,000 kids in Chicago public schools, so a lot of resources on a very small number.
JEFFREY BROWN: So in the end, this could change the kind of response away from police action? I mean, policing must still be a big part of this, but this is aimed at more like community services and, as you say, mentoring programs.
CAROL MARIN: Exactly. I mean, it's trying to attack it from a variety of avenues. At the same time, the recession is a reality in these very poor neighborhoods that have just gotten a lot poorer. The war on drugs is not an insignificant part of any discussion about what we're doing in terms of violence.
JEFFREY BROWN: And, Carol, what about the questions that some raised about Arne Duncan's action when he was superintendent to change how the -- close some schools and change where some of the children go to school?
CAROL MARIN: There is a very real and unresolved controversy about that, Jeff. When he closed down some poorly functioning schools and tried to consolidate resources, the question was whether his staff fully appreciated the movement of students across what are gang lines. They were crossing into neighborhoods that were represented by other gangs.
And so the question is whether that has been a catalyst to the violence. Duncan today said, no, that the numbers are negligible, in terms of the change of alliances or the movement of kids, but I talked to some people inside the school system today who really believe that it has had a profound impact.
JEFFREY BROWN: All right, Carol Marin of WTTW Chicago, thanks very much.
CAROL MARIN: My pleasure.


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Well, my wife is from Scotland and she has also lived in Englad and Germany as well. I asked her about this and she said that "forty millions" and "practising" were incorrect. The rest just look wrong because there doesn't seem to be a good way to handle a Boston accent in print. I would have just not bothered to be honest since it just looks like errant hyphens left in by mistake.
"Forty millions" is somewhat archaic, but not terribly unusual British English.
"Practising" is perfectly correct British English. We have "practise" as a verb, but "practice" as a noun, unlike American English which uses "practice" for both. Thus, we would say "the doctor is practising in his medical practice". "Practicing" is incorrect - but frequently used by poor spellers - in the UK.
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Is Your Parrot Ignoring Your Training Efforts?
So, you adopted a pet parrot and things were going swell with the training and getting your parrot used to the home. Now, all of a sudden your parrot is ignoring your training techniques and methods. You are losing your cool and you may not know what to do. You may even be to the point where you are thinking about getting rid of your bird. However, this would be cruel and it is important to realize that as a pet bird owner, you may be teaching your parrot to ignore you.
Are You Reinforcing Your Most Wanted Behaviors ?
Its very simple. When a bird gets what it wants with a certain behavior, they'll repeat it over and over.
There are many ways to train a bird. In addition, there are many ways in which a bird owner reinforces the most wanted behaviors yet also accidentally provides the parrot attention or stimulation when it is misbehaving. As a parrot owner we must know the difference between the two of these things and be really attentive to "accidental training."
Are you reinforcing your most wanted behaviors in your bird? The most wanted behaviors that you may have for your bird might include:
- Stepping Up On Your Hand To Get In Or Out Of Cage
- Staying On Their Play Stand
- Using An Inside Voice
- Not Biting You
How can you make sure you are reinforcing those wanted behaviors? Through proper training of your bird you can reinforce the most wanted behaviors. Work on training your bird using positive methods like Clicker Training on a consistent basis so that your parrot is used to learning and develops a pattern of listening and doing for a reward.
As a parrot owner, you may also be providing attention or stimulation when your bird is misbehaving, even if you are unaware of it or not doing it on purpose. Have you ever found yourself talking or even yelling at your bird when it screams or having a really animated response to a nip? Hmm. Polly got the attention she wanted! Birds love any form of attention and they especially love animated responses. They're not so good at interpreting the emotion behind your spirited responses, though. So, if you jerk back your hand and yell "OUCH" with a nip, Polly gets a real charge!
How Fast Do You Need to Reinforce or Correct Wanted Behavior?
You are in the middle of training your bird and all of a sudden you realize that your bird is displaying unexpected behaviors. What to do from there? When your parrot is displaying behaviors that you are not alright with it is important to totally ignore the inappropriate behavior and lavish attention on the right behavior as soon as your bird does it. So, say you're training for "Step Up."
- Polly acts like she's going to nip you.
- IMMEDIATELY STOP talking and looking at the bird.
- As soon as the bird calms down, try again.
- Repeat stopping as needed - maybe even take a short break to give Polly time to chill.
- The very first time your bird steps up as expected, click & treat immediately, and excitedly let Polly know what a good girl she is.
See, the whole trick is training yourself to not respond to unwanted behavior but IMMEDIATELY respond to wanted behavior. How would you craft this technique with screaming?
Choosing Training Techniques YOUR Bird Will Respond To
Training a bird can get confusing at times and choosing the right training techniques that your bird will respond to may be difficult. So how can you choose proven training methods that will work? You can take recommendations from experts such as these ones:
- Use Clicker Training
- Buy or download Training DVDs
- Train Using Bird Props
All of these training methods have been proven to work time and time again for parrots all over the world. Give them a try for your parrot right away especially if your parrot is ignoring your training methods.
Slow & Steady: Tracking Your Progress
Bird training is not the easiest thing in the world however it does not have to be the hardest either. If you just train slowly and steadily you will be able to get your parrot back on track or on track in the first place. By training your parrot slow and steadily you will be able to do multiple things including but not limited to:
- Seeing and Measuring Growth on a Chart
- Knowing that Your Bird is Responding to Your Hard Work
- Get Your Parrot to Quit Ignoring Your Training Methods
- Correct Unwanted Behaviors Faster
- Improve the frequency of Wanted Behaviors
Training your parrot should be fun and stress free. If your parrot is ignoring your training methods then trying something new seems like it should be the right choice and it often is. Sometimes parrots just get stubborn and other times the parrot owners are teaching their pet parrot to ignore their training techniques. If you are unsure try the training techniques tips above and see what you can do to bring your parrot up to speed. Bird training varies from bird to bird and owner to owner so choose the training method that works for not only your bird but yourself as well.
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Our Savior's Lutheran Church has been my "Church Home" for the past 65 years, ever since Husband and I and (then) one-year-old Sandy became members. It has been and still is one of the most important facets of our lives. This year, on June 22, Our Savior's will celebrate...
June 17, 2014 - 3:20pm
May 29, 2014
Old Cowbelle: Storms, Diets and Hugs
--Ina Murray Doesn't it make you wonder how long we can be so blessed, avoiding the disastrous storms that have been raging all around the states? It seems like there are more and fiercer each year. Or is it just that we hear about them sooner via TV? Sometimes...
May 29, 2014 - 4:49pm
May 15, 2014
Old Cowbelle: Anniversary
Sixty-seven years ago, on May 17, 1947, the love of my life and I were married. Such a simple wedding! I don't think the whole thing cost more than a hundred dollars! (Today's weddings cost thousands.) I bought my wedding dress (silk jersey with a square Grecian neckline...
May 15, 2014 - 8:22am
May 2, 2014
Old Cowbelle: Second Childhood?
--Ina Murray Easter Sunday was again a very special day. The joy of the resurrection, beautiful church service with Easter lilies on every available space in the chancel, their delightful scent filling the air, and a good sermon and hymns of praise. The day was warm...
May 2, 2014 - 8:41am
April 24, 2014
Old Cowbelle: Dinner with Joyce
One Saturday, Sonia and I joined Joyce for dinner (lunch to some of you) at the Spring Valley Health Care Center. The residents are allowed to have an occasional guest for a meal, with pre-planned notice. That day, we had the privilege of eating in the private dining room, which...
April 24, 2014 - 9:17am
April 10, 2014
Old Cowbelle: Easter
--Ina Murray Listening to Rosie's song, "He bled and died for me; He suffered and cried for me, He hung on the tree for me….that I might live"; again we have a hard time thinking about the very real pain Jesus suffered for us. Just think of spikes through the wrists...
April 10, 2014 - 1:23pm
April 5, 2014
Old Cowbelle: Sizes ... Small, Medium, Large
Isn't it funny how "things" change over the years, sometimes without our even being aware of it? Like sizes. How food serving portions in restaurants and cafes have increased over the past, including the prices. This was proven to me when I attended a diabetes class a few...
April 5, 2014 - 12:44pm
March 27, 2014
From an old Cow Belle: Simplify.... Simplify
With Easter Day approaching in a couple of weeks, I look back and remember how difficult we made everything in the past. In those days, on Easter Sunday, we HAD to have new clothes. (How silly is that?) Those of us who liked to sew would probably sit up late the night before, putting...
March 27, 2014 - 10:43am
March 19, 2014
Old Cowbelle: Spring begins ... tomorrow?
--Ina Murray Today, on the 4th of March, while I am typing this, there still is about five feet of snow on the deck, and it worries me that it may collapse under its load. The calendar says that spring begins on the 20th of March. This column should appear on that week,...
March 19, 2014 - 10:10am
February 13, 2014
Old Cowbelle: A Valentine for all husbands
--By Ina Murray The following article is taken from "God's Word for Today," a small book written by O. Hallesby, Ph.D. (a professor in a seminary in Oslo, Norway.) It was translated by Clarence Carlisle, M. A. I shouldn't be violating copyright privileges since...
February 13, 2014 - 9:59am
October 9, 2013
Cow Belle: Changes, changes
I guess that is what life is all about…changes. Babies are born, old people die, and people pass in and out of our lives constantly. We have to accept these changes, like trees bending in the wind. After 17 1/2 years, our Pastor John Sutherland is moving on, having accepted a...
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text: HOOVER, Ala. — Arkansas junior pitcher Barrett Astin has been recognized for his work off the field as he was named to the SEC Baseball Community Service Team on Monday. A member of the University of Arkansas Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Astin has volunteered his time with the Sweat Hawgs Salute to Excellence program, the Razorback Canned Food Drive and Shop with Razorback SAAC. Astin has also visited the Maples Nursing Home and participated in Christmas Angel Tree shopping for students at Leverett Elementary. This past December, Astin went on a mission trip with several of his teammates to the Dominican Republic. On the field, Astin has been one of the best pitchers on the Razorback pitching staff, which leads the country with a team ERA of 1.90. The Forrest City, Ark., native has pitched in 16 games, 12 as a starter, and has a 4-4 record with one save and a 2.02 ERA. Astin currently ranks seventh in the SEC in ERA. In 75.2 innings pitched, Astin has struck out 73 batters, while opposing hitters are batting .254 against him. The SEC supports a community service team for each of its 21 league-sponsored sports. The community service team looks to highlight an athlete from each school who gives back to his community in superior service efforts. Astin and the rest of the 13th-ranked Razorbacks open play in the 2013 SEC Tournament on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. against the winner of the first round game between No. 6 seed Ole Miss and No. 11 seed Kentucky. The Rebels and Wildcats will meet on Tuesday morning at 9:30. Wednesday's game will be televised on Comcast Sports Southeast (CSS), Cox Sports Television (CST) and will also be available on ESPN3.


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The Trib's High School All-Preseason football team
There's a reason Central Catholic, Gateway and Woodland Hills are early favorites to challenge for the WPIAL Class AAAA championship. All three are deep with talent. The three traditionally strong programs have combined to place 13 players on the Trib's All-Preseason Football Team, which highlights athletes from the WPIAL, City League and District 6 schools in Westmoreland County.
Brett Brumbaugh, South Fayette, jr., 6-3, 180
J.J. Cosentino, Central Catholic, sr., 6-5, 220
Ryan Gumbita, Mt. Pleasant, sr., 6-4, 210
Chase Keller, Greensburg CC, sr., 6-4, 190
Chandler Kincade, Blackhawk, sr., 6-5, 240
Levi Metheny, Bethel Park, so., 6-0, 180
Dan Stratton, Beaver Falls, sr., 6-2, 175
Lenny Williams, Sto-Rox, sr., 6-0, 190
Know this With 1,533 yards more, Williams would break the WPIAL's career passing record held by Brumbaugh's brother Christian. Cosentino (Florida State) and Kincade (Akron) have made verbal commitments.
Dennis Briggs, S.S. Academy, sr., 5-11, 195
Chayse Dillon, West Allegheny, jr., 5-11, 190
P.J. Fulmore, North Catholic, jr., 5-7, 170
Shai McKenzie, Washington, sr., 6-0, 215
Miles Sanders, Woodland Hills, so., 6-0, 170
Josh Schultheis, Mars, jr., 6-1, 225
Terry Swanson, Aliquippa, sr., 5-9, 185
James Wheeler, West Mifflin, sr., 5-9, 165
Know this McKenzie and Wheeler each surpassed 2,000 rushing yards last season (led by McKenzie's 2,689), while Swanson, Schultheis and Fulmore each topped 1,400. Briggs has verbally committed to Pitt.
Troy Apke, Mt. Lebanon, sr., 6-2, 190
Marcus Johnson, USO, sr., 6-2, 165
Trevon Mathis, Woodland Hills, sr., 6-0, 170
Delvon Randall, Gateway, sr., 6-2, 195
Ricky Rogers, Gateway, sr., 6-2, 190
Shafer Swann, Central Catholic, sr., 6-2, 175
Justin Watson, South Fayette, sr., 6-2, 185
Elijah Zeise, North Allegheny, sr., 6-3, 195
Know this Apke, a Penn State recruit, leads all returning WPIAL players after making 54 catches for 1,048 yards last season. Zeise (Pitt), Rogers (WVU), Randall (Temple) and Watson (Penn) already have committed to college programs.
Max Augenstein, Peters Township, sr., 6-4, 240
Alec Bloom, Ligonier Valley, sr., 6-7, 240
Jojuan Bray, Clairton, sr., 6-2, 175
Allan Cratsenberg, Highlands, sr., 6-3, 220
Sage Curry, Beaver Falls, sr., 6-1, 200
Shane Kuhn, Kiski Area, sr., 6-4, 230
Andrew Podbielski, Blackhawk, sr., 6-5, 240
Jake Sweitzer, Belle Vernon, sr., 6-4, 250
Know this Podbielski (Akron) and Bloom (UConn) have a great combination of size and skill, a trait most everyone on this list shares.
Alex Bookser, Mt. Lebanon, sr., 6-6, 295
Scott Evans, Brashear, sr., 6-3, 240
Daniel Gibson, Woodland Hills, jr., 6-3, 250
Mike Grimm, Bethel Park, sr., 6-5, 325
Sterling Jenkins, Baldwin, jr., 6-8, 295
Alex Paulina, Canon-McMillan, jr., 6-4, 295
Tony Pilato, Hempfield, jr., 6-7, 315
Connor Shinsky, Knoch, sr., 6-5, 265
Know this Grimm (Pitt) and Bookser are among the most coveted line recruits in the state, and Evans committed to Harvard. But the rising junior class also has an abundance of talent.
Max Adams, Hempfield, sr., 6-2, 240
Rori Blair, Upper St. Clair, sr., 6-3, 210
Brock Boxen, Beaver Falls, sr., 6-4, 285
Darrius Carter, Indiana, sr., 6-5, 205
Zack DeLuca, Central Catholic, sr., 6-2, 245
Jaleel Fields, Aliquippa, sr., 6-2, 260
Jarred Fragapane, North Catholic, sr., 6-4, 230
Adam Mihoci, Franklin Regional, sr., 6-1, 285
Know this These two-way starters have a knack for defense. Blair (Pitt), Boxen (Akron), Carter (Temple) and Fragapane (Lafayette) have made college plans, but Fields (multiple offers) and others will follow.
Brendan Blair, Sto-Rox, sr., 6-0, 185
Cole Macek, Montour, sr., 6-0, 225
Justice Rawlins, Monessen, sr., 6-0, 245
Layne Skundrich, No. Allegheny, jr., 5-11, 190
Nate Stone, Greensburg CC, sr., 6-1, 220
Brenon Thrift, Gateway, sr., 6-4, 240
Chase Winovich, Thomas Jefferson, sr., 6-4, 220
Dan Zajac, Ambridge, sr., 6-1, 225
Know this Winovich, a Michigan recruit, headlines the WPIAL's linebacker class along with Curry (WVU) and Thrift (Temple). Skundrich was NA's leading tackler as a sophomore.
Anthony Davis, Gateway, sr., 6-0, 180
Dravon Henry, Aliquippa, sr., 5-11, 190
Malik Hooker, New Castle, sr., 6-2, 175
Montae Nicholson, Gateway, sr., 6-2, 205
Harry Randall, Woodland Hills, sr., 6-0, 180
Tre Tarpley, Central Catholic, sr., 6-0, 180
Tre Tipton, Apollo-Ridge, jr., 6-1, 160
Jordan Whitehead, Central Valley, jr., 6-0, 180
Know this The secondary holds many of the WPIAL's top recruits this season; Hooker committed to Ohio State and Davis picked Temple, but Henry and Nicholson still must decide from among dozens of scholarship offers.
JaQuan Davidson, Elizabeth Forward, sr., 6-4, 185
Tory Delmonico, West Allegheny, sr., 6-2, 195
Clintell Gillaspie, Monessen, sr., 6-0, 225
Brandon Mitchell, Fox Chapel, sr., 6-6, 205
Know this All four have a designated position on the roster, but they could line up anywhere on the field. Davidson carried, caught and threw TDs a season ago.
Danny Christenson, Bethel Park, sr., 5-8, 150
Dom DelGreco, Seton-La Salle, sr., 5-8, 160
Adam Mitcheson, Kiski Area, sr., 6-2, 190
Matt White, Mars, sr., 6-1, 175
Know this All four have been all-conference selections, including DelGreco, who was chosen as the Century's top punter and kicker last season.


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By Calvin Thompson | Colorado Watchdog
Colorado officials this week said it's OK for a new statewide, online public school, Colorado Preparatory Online Academy, to start business.
Started by the newly created Colorado Digital Board of Cooperative Education Services, the school opens next year. In addition to using the K12 Inc. curriculum, the Colorado Prep Online Academy will offer students a network of support from teachers and staff while requiring community service to graduate.
While the program will be available to students across Colorado, the school was designed with rural students in mind. With access to new online programs, students will be able to take classes that formerly were available only at larger schools.
Learn about some of the features here, on this Amy Oliver Show podcast.
Contact Calvin Thompson at [email protected] Follow him on Twitter @watchdogco.


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This passage is a bit of a key passage in the worldview espoused here at NonModern. Paul implies that the world is full of deceitful teaching designed to lead people away from the truth, from reality. He indicates that not all of these teachings are simple mistakes of men or even the product of men trying to increase their own influence or power. Some of these have spiritual origins. That means that people need not only guard against faulty philosophies or sciences founded in faulty or limited reason; we have to guard against false revelation.
Philosophies of men and materialistic Scientism are seen by most believers as being against God, but religion is just as bad or worse. Again, most followers of Jesus would be on board with that statement as well, but that is because they tend to think of Christianity and other world religions as being two separate things. It is easy to see where the idea of "Doctrines of Demons" could apply to several other religious beliefs and cults. Many explicitly declare their origin to be in a revelation given by an angel, and everyone knows that the Bible claims that demons can pose as angels of light. But "Christianity" is not immune from such false teaching. That is the whole reason Paul penned this letter to Timothy.
Look at the things Paul describes as doctrines of demons. The forbidding of marriage and other extreme forms of asceticism are taught by many groups in Christianity. And not just as good suggestions for life. They are often commanded legalistically. I am not just pointing the finger at the obvious example of the Catholic faith here; my own particular denomination is guilty of these sorts of legalisms. To be honest, I practice some myself. In my case it is a personal choice but if it weren't I would still be bound to it by a church law.
When we read the pastorals it should awaken in us a strong desire to cleanse our theology and teachings, but the process must always begin in our own understanding and churches.
Monday, January 14, 2013
So, Which Demonic Teachings Do You Follow? (1 Timothy 4:1-5)
Posted by Jason Dietz at 8:00 AM
Labels: Atheism, Bible, Church, Doctrine, Ecclesiology, Legalism, Pastorals, Philosophy, Religion, Theology, Timothy
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Probably the last pic we'll see with the orange block and tranny. The primary was fun to get off! And the belt is just on for mock up. Still not sure on how I want to mount the tank? Frisco or deep tunnel? Dropped the forks 3" , might take another inch out to see before I pull them apart to be rebuilt. One has a real bad seal leak.new bars from front street too! Love em stainless and curvy!
I think this project is officially named " Orange peel".....Bottom of the cases are next, that suk'd!
I found a little chip in my gear pictured below. Anyone know if that will leak out at all? Doesn't seem to be effecting anything else. I also have a little less than a 1/16" end shaft play. Worth replacing the bushing on the mainshaft. Cause I'm also going to be using a tranny plate with the outboard sealed bearing.
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Well that last post n pic was awhile ago. I had to pull the mainshaft drive gear out and replace it, the loose bearings, case race, and spacer. Pffffff. That suk'd. Big thanks to Mike @ old- STF.
He got me lined out and I redid this tranny pretty cheap. Also installed the v twin kicker assembly. Had to shim the arm a bit to keep it from wiggling, and still have to find a way to keep the foot pad fromts flooping out.
No more orange tranny or cases! Ground a few mounts off of the frame that I won't be using. I also picked up a nice horseshoe tank. It's for a hardtail, so if anyone knows of a good way to mount it into a swingarm frame- let me know. Looks as though I will be welding a crossbar or mount for the rear of the oil tank from rail to rail a few inches above the swing arm mount.
Check out the old gear and all of it's glory
Tranny done and on it's way out of the kitchen.
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Crappy cel pics in a dark garage:
Polished the trees, those red foam ball power drill attachments from autozone kick button the end of my diegrinder. Maguira's polish. Stuf fworks good and fast!
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Oil tank. Not sure how I'm going to mount it. And the rear oil return line is really screwing me. I might plug that return line and drill tap a fitting into the drain on the bottom of the tank.
Got a little bit done this week. tank has mounts and is mounted, oil tank is mounted. brackets for it made, mid control mount is in and a fork stop.....that kinda looks like a dong.
Just in time for the weekend. On another note. I was checking out the ol' shovelhead photog dump and seen the cult recently added several more swingarm builds. One really nice round swing arm. It has a gold tank and a chrome swingarm. Would like to see more about it.
as much as I love chevy orange I must say the motor and trans looks much nicer. there is a bracket for the oil tank, pretty much like angle iron shaped up a bit and mounts to the rear fender. Chris is eye ballin those bars ha ha
Yeah those front street bars are nice. Which ones are they, chimps?
Yep, front street polished stainless chimps. They might be 10", I can check for sure when I get off work. They are very nice, kinda curvy but still narrow. I may switch them out to a narrow T bar. Not sure though.
Mike, - I'll be getting ahold of you soon. Trying to get my shit together and put together a full list of bits n pieces I'll need. Definitely need a super nut, oil lines...and could use a small headlight and model a style or similar tail light. Something cool if you have any ideas or shit laying around . lemmeknow. Looking to keep it simple. Tins are going to be black and the rest are Metals...polished, cast , or chrome. Or maybe I'll paint the whole thing chevy orange....tires n all
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That looks REALLY nice. Lots of well thought out touches going on.
Looks real good!
Think those pipes could be spaced apart a bit. Move the rear exhaust up a little or something in that direction
Thanks for the wright-up. I'm starting my first shovelhead project soon. I''ve been wondering how I can fit the horseshoe oil tank. Do you you have any pics of the brackets you made? Actually, if you have any close up pics of the oil tank and rear fender that would be awesome. Just wondering how you got it all to work together on a swingarm.
Thanks again for the wright-up.


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1. Re: Contract change without consentSuzyQ Feb 21, 2012 8:17 AM (in response to jagjez92)
Help us to help you. What was your original plan? What was it changed to without your consent? Did you get a new phone? Do you currently have the new phone? Exactly what happened?
The more details you provide the better we can understand what happened and help you find a resolution.
2. Re: Contract change without consentbigtitan Feb 21, 2012 10:36 AM (in response to jagjez92)
Ha, that sounds familiar. Maybe you and I are dealing with the same thing. In my case, an ESN change resulted in a data plan change that according 3 reps and one supervisor "should have been caught and rectified" by the customer service rep who made the change. In that same time period the data plan I was on stopped being offered by VZW which means it has to be a special request to a speical department to get back on an "inactive plan"...now, here I sit one month, 3 reps, one bill credit and one supervisor later waiting for VZW's special department to get my plan back to where I want it and they admit it should be...
Not to mention that each time I have had to call and follow up despite promises by each rep to let me know when the problem was resolved...on two occasions the system shows "case closed" however nobody bothered to tell me!
In any case, I'm somewhat pleased and happy that VZW has thus far been "trying" and has credited me the difference....not so happy that it's taken a month and counting to fix their own error...
If your situation is anything like mine, I doubt you will get the help you will need here and would suggest that you need to be escalating your problems to a supervisor at VZW...
3. Re: Contract change without consentWildman Feb 21, 2012 12:20 PM (in response to bigtitan)
I have to agree with SuzyQ, more information would be helpful to help us help you... Please explain more.
Sorry to here you had experienced your situation but from times to time errors do happen and I understand that you did not enjoy the process that was required to get it resolved... I am glad that you got the issue resolved
I experienced a similar incident when my insurance for my device was removed when I did a contract upgrade for my Thunderbolt when I bought the device. It took a couple of calls to get the situation resolved but the rep acknowledged it was a simple code input error that cause the feature to be removed... In the end it took a about a month to resolve the issue and I understood because I have learned that in a large number of situation seems to follow the same pattern....
It takes only a minute to make a mistake but usually it takes more time to correct it... This is just how things works sometimes.
4. Re: Contract change without consentMarquiaF_VZW Feb 27, 2012 2:22 PM (in response to jagjez92)
Hello jagjez92, I'm sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with your plan change and having this changed back to your original plan and contract date. As others have mentioned, we will need more details on what was changed. Changing your price plan does not extend the contract, but if you accepted an offer to add bonus minutes for a year or two, that may have extended your contract. This does not change your upgrade date. Please explain what exactly was changed so that we may further assist.
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5. Re: Contract change without consentjagjez92 Feb 28, 2012 4:37 AM (in response to SuzyQ)
My orig plan was 250 texts for 5.00 per month. I called 3 days before my end date (16) to temporarily stop texts because I went over my limit that month and I didnt want to incur any more fees. The female rep told me she do this for me.
I reviewed my bill in January and found that I was now paying 10.00 per month for 1000 texts. I did not authorize the change in my plan!!
I called in January to find out why they changed my plan and Kendra assisted and lied to me as explained in my first post.
VERY upset and will take my business elsewhere!
6. Re: Contract change without consentjagjez92 Feb 28, 2012 4:38 AM (in response to Wildman)
This has NOT been resolved!
7. Re: Contract change without consentWildman Feb 28, 2012 9:12 AM (in response to jagjez92)
jagjez92 wrote:
This has NOT been resolved!
That part was directed to bigtitan's situation, now about your situation I asked the same thing as SuzyQ for additional information because your post did not supply enough information to give a correct response sorry for the confusion...
Now in reply to your followup post, it appears like this was a miscommunication error and may not been intentional.. Since you reported you called to investigate the change, what was the response you received? It helps if you give all info related to situation if you require assistance...
What was the response you received fro CS when you called?
8. Re: Contract change without consentMarquiaF_VZW Feb 28, 2012 11:29 AM (in response to jagjez92)
Jagjez92, I can certainly understand why you would be upset over not being able to change your plan back. We no longer offer the 250 text package, which is why it was removed after you requested to block the feature. Depending on how long it has been since the change was made, we may be able to submit a request to have this changed back. Please send me a direct message with your name and number so I can complete this request for you.
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9. Re: Contract change without consentjagjez92 Feb 29, 2012 6:11 AM (in response to bigtitan)
Not suprised that anyone else wouldn't be going thru this too. Kendra already told me she escalated it and worked with a supervisor. I am sure at this point was a lie. When I called back a week and a half ago I spoke directly to a supervisor and he told me there is nothing I can do. He suggested I post to this community board. What a way to please a long time customer, eh???


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It is an article of faith that closing the "gun-show loophole" would make America a safer place. But that is what it is: faith. In 2008, three criminologists (one of them not at all friendly to guns) studied the effects on murder and suicide rates in California (which prohibits private sales without a background check) and Texas (which does not). They looked at homicide and suicide rates for adjacent ZIP codes for a week after gun shows. They found no change in suicide rates, and in Texas, which has no restrictions on private party sales, a small but statistically significant reduction in gun homicides.
This might seem surprising, and at first glance, it is. Except for one little detail: Criminals appear not to buy guns at gun shows, because guns are expensive. It is so much cheaper to steal guns instead.


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Legume to Love: Beansby Toby Amidor in Healthy Tips, April 24, 2009
Tons of fresh beans exist — fava, lima beans, etc. — but it's the dried ones we're talking about here. There are dozens of varieties, all super versatile and full of nutrients. Add to that their budget-friendliness, and what more can you ask for?
Try Different Beans
Yes, black beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, pink and pinto beans are available on most store shelves or in many chili, soup or salad recipes. Think beyond the basics, though. Try experimenting with adzuki, navy, anasazi and Great Northern beans. If you see an unfamiliar bean at your health food store, grab it and search online for prep ideas. You never know what little gem you'll find — or what new nutrients you'll add to your diet.
The Nutrition Facts
Speaking of nutrients, these little guys are healthy powerhouses. Beans are legumes (along with peas and lentils) and an important complex carbohydrate, which your brain uses for energy. A half cup of canned or home-cooked black beans has about 114 calories and 7.5 grams of protein. There isn't any noteworthy calorie difference between canned and cooked dry beans, so you can use them interchangeably. Just beware of flavored, canned beans that have added fat from pork or other meats — or any beans that are refried. Always rinse your canned beans before using them, too; that helps wash away extra sodium you don't want or need.
Now for the other goodies: beans an excellent source of fiber — they have about 7.5 grams per 1/2 cup serving. We all know extra fiber in a meal helps you feel fuller faster and longer (keeping you from being hungry or overeating), and many people don't get enough fiber in their diets. Better still, fiber lowers colon cancer risks, helps lower cholesterol and makes for a healthy digestive system.
Because they're plant-based, beans have no cholesterol, saturated and trans fat — making them a good idea for folks at risk for heart disease. If you're one of those people, try trading meat for a plant protein source such as beans at least once a week.
And, yes, the list goes on. Beans are also a good source of calcium, zinc and iron, which is especially important for vegetarians or people looking to skip red meat and find their iron elsewhere. There's also folate, an important B-vitamin many of us are missing. Plus, mommies-to-be, take note: folate helps fetal spine development in pregnant women (that's what the doc is checking for in those early sonograms!). Studies show that folate also helps reduce the amino acid homocysteine, which, when elevated, is shown to increase chances for heart disease.
No, we're not done yet. A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that 12 common beans had high antioxidant levels in their skin. Not only do antioxidants help prevent cancer, they are linked to preventing aging (who doesn't like that?). Black beans especially have high anthocyanin levels — 10 times higher than an orange, in fact, and comparable to grapes, cranberries and apples.
Soak and Cook
We prefer our beans dried, but we understand the convenience of canned, which come pre-soaked and pre-cooked. Dried beans are cheaper, though, and you're getting more for your money. In my market, a one-pound bag of dried black beans (which makes 6 cups cooked) costs $1.50, while a 29-ounce can (3.5 cups cooked) costs $1.49.
Money-savings aside, don't let the extra effort scare you away. All you need to do is pre-soak beans in cold water for several hours (or overnight, if you prefer) to reduce the "gassy" effect. Then you just cook the beans on the stovetop for about an hour and a half (time varies depending on the bean — check your packaging). This Slow-Cooked Beans recipe gives you step-by-step instructions.
My mother, a vegan chef and fellow nutritionist, suggests adding sea kelp to help the beans cook faster and make them more digestible (that is, kill the whole "musical fruit" issue). Cooking with ginger, fennel and garlic might also help combat beans' gassiness.
When using canned beans, it's a good idea to boil the beans and liquid for about 10 minutes. Rinsing and draining the beans can help reduce their gassiness more. Still worried, there's always Beano, an over-the-counter pill that can help reduce indigestion.
The Versatility
Beans have made their way into most every dish. Usually you'll find them in chili, bean soup, baked beans or simple rice and beans. Branch out and make a white bean chili or toss warm beans on a green salad.
Using beans to replace meat is an easy way to add flavor and texture while reducing a dish's cholesterol and saturated fat. You can trade beans for some of the ground beef in lasagnas, burgers or even a meat sauce. Experiment and reduce the ground meat by 1/4 or 1/3 and replace it with mashed black beans.
Black beans are a definite classic. I like adding them to salsa or a fresh cold bean salad with mango and corn. What about trying a breakfast burrito with eggs, cheese and black bean salsa rolled up in a flour tortilla? My fave!
Other ideas? Toss beans in your pasta or mix mashed beans into your beef burger. It's almost picnic season, too. Bring along a white bean and garlic dip.
Storage Tip: Keep dried beans in an airtight container for up to 1 year. Make sure they're stored in a cool, dry place. Cooked beans will keep in your refrigerator for a maximum of 7 days.


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WREXHAM FC manager Andy Morrell has thrown his weight behind the campaign to save a leisure centre.
Wrexham Council, which faces budget saving targets of at least £45 million over the next five years, has outlined plans to build a leisure centre to replace Waterworld in the town centre by borrowing an estimated £11.9 million and closing Plas Madoc Leisure Centre in Acrefair.
Consultants believe an estimated £857,000 will be saved by closing Plas Madoc, as well as shutting gyms at Ysgol Clywedog and Queensway Leisure Centre and handing back dual use facilities to schools, with the exception of the Ysgol Clywedog swimming pool.
But Reds' player-manager Morrell has added his voice to the opposition to the move.
He said: "I am disappointed to hear the news about Plas Madoc.
"Any facility that encourages and promotes exercise and healthy living needs to be backed and kept open.
"Our future stars may develop a taste for sport by participating in activities at such venues."
His views have been echoed by many sports clubs and teams which currently use the leisure centre on a weekly basis.
The council's executive board will vote on Tuesday, January 14 on whether to go ahead with the closure proposal.
The campaign is planning to unite local communities in a mass protest three days earlier on Saturday outside the Plas Madoc Leisure Centre.
Organisers are asking people to protest with whistles, pots and pans to make noise. They are urging people to wear sports gear and bring their friends and children.
Campaigners said they were grateful to Morrell for speaking out on this important issue.
Alison Roberts, of Save Plas Madoc Leisure campaign, said: "Andy Morrell is right to express concerns about where our youngsters are going to excel in sports in the future if these facilities go.
"This is where generations of young sportsmen and women have taken their first steps and gained valuable experience.
"Do we really want to jeopardise that and the health and wellbeing of our communities?"
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For 30 years, Ladue News has served as your source for what's good in the community—and that's not just lip service. Here, we present a number of area nonprofits whose good works translated to good news for our readers through the years.
"For many years you have consistently been a great advocate of so many worthy charitable efforts here in St. Louis. By giving higher visibility to these social service organizations, you have played a key role in spreading the word of so much good work. This community is so generous and you have facilitated their fundraising efforts, which help so many people.
"All of us here were truly honored to be recognized in 2007 as a Ladue News Charity Award winner. We applaud your efforts on behalf of all the charitable organizations and especially for the recognition you have given Mary Ryder Home in your pages."
››› Tim Butler, executive director Mary Ryder Home
"I would like to thank you and the entire staff of Ladue News for supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis through the beautiful Show House and in your publication.
"Thank you again for helping the families who stay at our three Houses and for furthering our mission. We are grateful— and we look forward to working together again in the future."
››› Katie Underhill, communications coordinator Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis
"The city is home to many worthy nonprofits that have been established to address some very real needs that exist in our community. We are equally fortunate to have an abundance of generous individuals, corporations and foundations willing to answer the call by donating their time, talents and resources to help make a difference. Ladue News continues to do an outstanding job of highlighting the generosity that makes it possible for those of us in the nonprofit world to continue doing our important work.
"We often have great news to share about our students, volunteers and the innovative programming at City Academy, and Ladue News has proven a wonderful way to share what has been made possible with support from our community."
››› Don Danforth III, president and co-founder City Academy
"We were pleased earlier this year to have Caring Solutions' 10th Anniversary Gala mentioned in the 'Were You There When…' column!
"Several donors noticed and were pleased that Ladue News helped us publicize this benefit for children and adults with developmental disabilities who receive neighborhood-based support services from Caring Solutions.
"No doubt that a charity that is mentioned in Ladue News gets attention—especially from those who are willing to be generous with worthwhile organizations in our community. "Thank you again for the 30 years of charity coverage that your publication has provided for the community!"
››› Madeleine Hawn, executive director Caring Solutions
"We are grateful for this opportunity to say thanks! Let's Start aims to break the cycle of incarceration in families by working with formerly incarcerated women and their children to support recovery and re-entry, mitigate the impact of parental imprisonment, educate the public and inform policy. Coverage in the Ladue News has allowed a broader audience to know about our work and in some cases to become involved.
"We are especially grateful for the photo coverage we receive for our annual fundraising event. It's a source of encouragement for the women in our program to see their picture in the paper!"
››› Sr. Jackie Toben, director Let's Start
"Ladue News' coverage of the nonprofit organizations in the region is unparalleled. From social service activities to the artistic events, Ladue News can always be counted on to share and support our goals to give St. Louisans a richer, fuller life. After serving the community brilliantly for 30 years, I wish Trish and her team the very best for many more successful decades."
››› Rick Dildine, executive director Shakespeare Festival St. Louis
"As the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery celebrated our 25th Anniversary last year, Ladue News was there for us in so many ways. Whether it was being a sponsor at Celebrity Waitresses' and Waiters' Night or showcasing one of our events in your beautiful publication, you were always there to give Crisis Nursery your amazing support. We cannot tell you how extremely grateful we felt to partner with you! With your help, we were able to reach more people and inspire others to Save Babies' Lives, Keep Kids Safe and Build Strong Families!
"It means so much that you've helped us further our mission of child abuse prevention. Thank you from every Crisis Nursery board member, staff member, child and parent for sharing your time and resources to ensure that our mission continues to reach the community!
››› DiAnne Mueller, CEO Saint Louis Crisis Nursery
"It is easy for us to write this letter to let you know how much we have appreciated your publication over the past 30 years. Girls Incorporated of St. Louis is also celebrating 30 years of Service to the St. Louis Community and Ladue News has been with us every step of the way. For the past 30 years every important event, Ladue News has covered for us. From highlighting our big galas and Strong, Smart and Bold Luncheons to covering small gatherings and new hires, Ladue News has been there. We appreciate your dedication to the nonprofit community and hope that we can work together for the next 30 years."
››› Kelly Kill, development associate Girls Inc.
"Your coverage and support of Sunnyhill, Inc. has meant so much to us over the years. Sunnyhill was honored to be recognized by the Ladue News Charity Awards in 2010. We received $1,000 to be used toward helping people with developmental disabilities achieve their dreams. It is nice to be recognized after so many years of service. We appreciate the coverage that the Ladue News has given not only to us, but to all local charities."
››› Victoria James, president and CEO Sunnyhill Inc.
"Microfinancing Partners in Africa (MPA) has been uplifted and encouraged by being included in Ladue News. Not only does your coverage build awareness of MPA and introduce your readers to our mission, it also allows your interested readers the opportunity to share their service, time and passion with MPA.
"MPA applauds Ladue News for highlighting area nonprofit organizations. This shows your support of and commitment to the broader global community.
"Thank you for giving nonprofit organizations, such as MPA, a positive venue with the potential to broaden the perspective of your readers."
››› Sherri Coleman, media coordinator Microfinancing Partners in Africa
"The Ladue News has always made art coverage a part of its mission, and has been a great help to us in promoting all we do at The Sheldon—from concerts and weddings to Gala fundraisers and gallery exhibits."
››› Paul Reuter, executive director Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries
"We at Give Kids A Smile are especially grateful for the support we received from the Ladue News readers. Your efforts to recognize our organization as a finalist in the Charity of the Year awards was a profound honor. You readers expressed interest in our local free dental clinics for children and have offered their volunteer hours and financial support to sustain these events. Give Kids A Smile has just completed our 20th free dental clinic for impoverished children. Since 2002, Give Kids A Smile has given over $5 million in free dental and related services to 21,974 children. The community interest and support generated by the Ladue News has helped many healthy happy smiles to area children."
››› Joan Allen, executive director Give Kids A Smile
"First and foremost, PayBack is an organization that helps atrisk teens…Secondly, PayBack is an advocate for the victims of these young people…Last but not least; as a by-product of what we do, we help build communities one labor hour at a time…
"Its only been through the support of people like Ladue News that we continue to help teens, victims and the community. Our last event, The Friends of PayBack Reception and Art Auction, was covered by your organization. WOW! is really all I can say. The professionalism and integrity of your staff was a breath of fresh air. As I ran around like a chicken with my head cut off, handling all the last-minute details, your staff was the one thing that I knew I didn't have to worry about.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you, thank you so very much for helping our small little organization and by doing so, helping the kids, the victims and OUR community."
››› Laura Wunder, interim development director PayBack Inc.
"Ladue News has been wonderful about posting pictures in their newspaper to help promote awareness for the Center and to benefit native Missouri wildlife."
››› Jennifer Kornberger, manager of volunteers Wildlife Rescue Center
"Congratulations to you and all at the Ladue News for 30 years of charity coverage in our community! The recent article on our organization in the Sept. 23 issue was a great help in raising awareness of our history and all the fretted instrument music we support. And your listing of our events in Around Town has been a welcome plus. We thank you for all you do, and wish you continued success."
››› William Ash, president St. Louis Classical Guitar Society
"The Ladue News has been a wonderful advocate for Support Dogs throughout the years. Our 30-year-old agency relies on the media to spread the word about all of our services, so we truly appreciate all that you do. From highlighting our service dogs who assist individuals with disabilities to focusing on our unique programs like TOUCH (Therapy of Unique Canine Helpers), the Ladue News has been a tremendous asset to our team. Not-for-profits like Support Dogs don't have the marketing budgets to publicize our agencies but, with the help of community leaders like the Ladue News, we have been more effective in our quest to truly assist those who can benefit from our trained dogs."
››› Rochelle Brandvein Support Dogs Inc.
"Ride On St. Louis (ROSL), Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapy, would like to thank you for your role in supporting our charity. As a grassroots organization founded in 1998, our limited staff 's duties directly relate to our program mission and operations and focus little on marketing. ROSL is grateful and fortunate to Ladue News in sharing our story and increasing awareness of our services. Spreading the message of our services and volunteer opportunities is vital as the program utilized over 14,000 volunteer hours just this past year. Our volunteers play significant roles in the sustainability of our program and activities and often report wonderful experiences assisting our disabled riders. So we thank you for your help and encouragement in creating memorable moments, a better St. Louis caring community and support in the ROSL mission to provide new possibilities to those with disabilities."
››› Marita Wassman, program director Ride On St. Louis Inc.
"The Humane Society of Missouri relies on the generosity of individual donors to support our mission of giving second chances to abused and neglected animals. Therefore, we appreciate the Ladue News for their generous coverage of our events throughout the years. The Ladue News helps us stay in touch with many longtime friends and potential new supporters. We know this because our friends tell us when they see us (and themselves) in the pages of the paper. Thank you, Ladue News, and congratulations on your 30th!"
››› Jeane Jae, VP communications Humane Society of Missouri/Longmeadow Rescue Ranch


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A proposal letter is a cover letter which is sent along with the business proposals to introduce the proposal to the recipient. Like a traditional cover letter, a proposal letter must also be written in a way that the reader may get key information quickly. Not only introduction must be quick but the content of the letter must be appealing and convincing for the reader. A proposal letter will include problem statement, brief description of the problem like time and cost estimates and how the project will work etc. It can also list out the experience and work history of the writer to encourage and convince the reader.
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A vampire tells his epic life story: love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger.
Eight minutes in, and bereaved plantation boss Louis (Brad Pitt) is whipped into the night sky to have his blood sucked. No messing about. This is no conventional horror flick told from the point of view of mere mortals thwarting forces of supernatural evil with pointed sticks; rather, it is a morbidly fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the undead that kicks in at minute eight, when aristocratic, fun-having blonde Lestat (Cruise erasing Top Gun from your mind forever) gets his teeth into Louis.
Ordinary humans become little more than visiting meat as the pair fop around New Orleans — and later, Europe — in search of a corpsular fix. The "gift" of eternal life merely makes Louis bored, restless and appalled (initially loathe to kill people, he gorges, pathetically, on rats and poodles). "You live like this?" he demands. "I wouldn't call it living . . ." comes Lestat's camp reply.
Herein lies the film's allure: in the humdrum nature of immortality, the everyday niggles of vampirism, the trials and tribulations of a nocturnal borgeoisie doomed to mince about the earth forever. It is, in fact, a close-up domestic drama played as if it were a matter of life and death.
It is also a challengingly homoerotic yarn — for director Jordan, a chance to mix Company Of Wolves with The Crying Game. That it leaps off the screen is due chiefly to the affectionate gothic splendour of the production design (flaming drapes, underground catacombs, horse-drawn carriages), ever at odds with the kitchen sink nature of the story, itself deliciously laced with pan-sexual innuendo (a pair of twin boys are offered to Lestat as a sweetener; women are drained without lust; Dunst's orphan Claudia treats Louis as her mother; male vampires are considered "beautiful").
Cruise moves through the film with magnificent, malevolent grace (is that the sound of once-affronted novelist Anne Rice eating her words in the background?), and our horror derives not from the constant blood-letting — as matter-of-fact for us as it is for the vampires — but from the menace of constant in-fighting precipitated by Dunst and later Banderas (transfixing as leader of a luvvy vampire troupe in Paris) and, of course, the sheer, nameless terror of eternal life.
The final conceit on the Golden Gate Bridge is the film's one nod to trad, modern-day Hollywood mores. Otherwise, Interview is an unlikely feast that makes Branagh's Frankenstein and Coppola's Dracula seem like expensive, bloodless follies.
Too long, but visually lavish.


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The lawsuit unveiled Friday against the owners of the New York Mets by the trustee recovering money for fraud victims of Bernard Madoff raises questions about what's at stake for the defendants, the victims of the fraud and the future of the ball club. Here are some answers:
1. What exactly does the suit allege the Mets owners did wrong?
The civil suit, brought by court-appointed trustee Irving Picard, alleges that the...


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Franklin Ward is about to get regulated by the Richmond County Board of Health, and he is "completely excited" about it.
Ward, a partner or owner of two tattoo studios in Augusta, is part of a group of tattoo artists who have been pushing for an ordinance to help weed out unscrupulous and "fly-by-night" operators. The board of health discussed the proposed ordinance Tuesday night and formed a subcommittee to study some issues raised by board attorney Harry Revell, including whether to require studios to carry liability insurance.
The subcommittee will likely meet in the next week or two, possibly with some tattoo artists, with a goal of reporting back at the monthly meeting in July.
Board member Jerry Brigham said he would like to see a public hearing in August and a vote no later than September. Randy Wishard, the county manager for environmental health, said he worked with a group of owners to help set up the new regulations for tattoo parlors.
"I'd never even been in one," he said.
The proposed ordinance requires, among other things, single-use needles and other supplies, sterilization techniques and informed consent, and forbids tattoos for anyone younger than 18, in addition to piercings, unless by written consent of a parent.
"All of the code they are trying to enact we've been doing for my whole career," said Ward, who has been in the business for 21 years. "This way, it just helps get other people on track with trying to be safe and do all of the proper stuff for the environment and people, and help legitimize our business."
About two years ago, the state of Georgia sent out guidelines for counties to follow in enacting tattoo ordinances, Wishard said. The Augusta tattoo artists looked at different ones around the state, and other states such as Texas, to pull different pieces together, said Kenny McGee, the co-owner of Aces and Eights Tattoo in Augusta. Augusta's draft ordinance is a "mix of six or seven ordinances" that also reflect best practices, he said.
"Nothing is unreasonable," McGee said.
"It keeps us safe and our customers safe," said Weylin Traugott, a tattoo artist and manager of Gunslingers Tattoo.
The new ordinance will also keep dishonest tattoo artists from gaining an advantage, Ward said.
"When people are trying to make more money, sometimes they will cut corners," he said. "It's going to keep the people who want to cut corners from doing that."
The ordinance would also ban mobile offices such as trailers, which sometimes set up shop at flea markets to offer cut-rate tattooing, said artist Frank Inglett.
The ordinance really isn't for those who are already doing the right thing, Wishard said. "This is for the people who don't do right."


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Hass: Allen, Hunt each deserve to play 1 half each against Wagner
The time has come. No, not to give Drew Allen the ol' cowboy boot.
Merely to give Terrel Hunt a chance.
It's a chance he deserves, especially after showing on Saturday night that he can command an offense.
Here's my proposal: Play Allen in the first half and Hunt in the second half against Wagner this Saturday. It doesn't matter if Allen goes 42-for-45 with six touchdowns or 3-for-29 with five interceptions.
He could have a Mark Sanchez-esque butt fumble or put together a Peyton Manning-type masterpiece. It doesn't matter. Keep him in the entire first half and swap him out for Hunt at halftime.
Using Wagner as a guinea pig makes a whole lot of sense. The Seahawks lost to Division-II Merrimack College. They beat Georgetown by only a touchdown.
Not only does the half-and-half system give the coaching staff a live-game look at both quarterbacks, but it also inspires each to put on a strong performance.
Elite athletes thrive under pressure. Or at least they should.
Football is all about reacting in pressure-packed situations, so seeing which quarterback responds better to the task will give the coaching staff a sense of who should play in Week 4.
I think this is a fair compromise and a decent solution to the million-dollar question. Practice hasn't been open to the media since Aug. 21 — 10 days before SU's season-opening loss to Penn State — so I really don't know which quarterback should start.
Starting Allen in the first half and Hunt in the second wouldn't hurt Syracuse's chances of winning the game in any way, shape or form. It would simply give the staff a better glimpse into the kind of quarterback Hunt is in a real game.
On Saturday night Hunt was clean as a whistle. He sparked Syracuse to a touchdown and looked extremely relaxed both in and out of the pocket.
Hunt already has the trust of his teammates and has developed chemistry with key returning players, which may help him eventually get the starting nod.
Or maybe the staff will find Allen's reward is worth the risk. After all, he has thrown for 468 yards in two games and shown that his cannon downfield is every bit as tantalizingly useful a gizmo as advertised.
But the interceptions have come in bunches. Six picks in two games isn't going to cut it if Syracuse wants to salvage its already eroding season. Four picks in a game against Clemson and the score will be 59-3 before you can say, "Tajh Boyd for Heisman."
So maybe Hunt should get the nod. His mobility is optimal. His arm doesn't have as much pop as Allen's, but for all we know maybe he'll make better decisions under pressure.
"If we've got to play one we'll play one," Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer said. "If we've got to play two we'll play two."
The seesaw sways back-and-forth. The truth is we really don't know.
Rather than choosing one quarterback or the other, I'm simply advocating that both play against Wagner. It's the best way to derive accurate data. From there, the staff can make an informed decision about whom to start against Tulane.
The quarterback situation is a disaster. A change needs to be made. That change may not end up actually being a change. Perhaps Allen is the best option. Or maybe it'll be a drastic change if Hunt sizzles his way through Wagner like he did Northwestern's second team.
I say Shafer sits both quarterbacks down and tells them the situation. One half. Earn the job. Essentially start from scratch. There's not much else to do. Playing Allen clearly hasn't been working and playing Hunt may not either.
Heck, maybe throw Charley Loeb in there for a quarter.
Trevor Hass is an asst. sports editor at The Daily Orange, whose column appears occasionally. He can be reached at email@example.com or on Twitter at @TrevorHass.
Published on September 9, 2013 at 1:15 am