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Nashville Actress Erin Parker Stars in 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Virginia's Barter Theatre
Nashville actress Erin Parker takes on the role of Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5 The Musical and the premiere of a new musical that focuses on Music City USA are highlights of the 2012 season at Virginia's Barter Theatre.
"We look forward to Barter's most highly-anticipated seasons ever; there is definitely a buzz about the 2012 program," said Richard Rose, producing artistic director of the 78-year-old theatre.
"Tickets have been on sale since last month, and I am not surprised, given audience feedback on the season, that we are already breaking presale records," added Lori Hester, director of patron services. "As soon as our season announcements arrived in mailboxes, calls have been pouring in."
Barter Theatre begins the new season with an encore performance of Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps at Barter Stage II, and although it is not the first time Barter has produced the high-energy-comedic spy-thriller, it is the very first time the theatre has brought the same production back due to its popularity with audiences and critics.
"Almost all of the performances were sold out over the summer, and we expect the same to be true this time, so I encourage reservations to be made early," said Hester.
"That's what happens when you mix the talented actors at Barter Theatre with a Hitchcock masterpiece mixed with a juicy spy novel mixed with a full serving of Monty Python. It's a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves to laugh and enjoy the magic of great theatre. The secret agent adventure will have audiences on the edge of their seat and giddy with the humor of four actors playing 150 characters," Hester suggested.
Dolly Parton's 9 to 5: The Musical, which features her Grammy and Tony Award-nominated score, is next up onstage. Tennessee's favorite daughter wrote all the original music for the musical based on the 1980s film after being contacted by Broadway producers. The project was entirely new for the country music legend, but she did it! "Backwoods Barbie," "Cowgirl's Revenge," "9 To 5" are just a few of the songs from the award-winning score.
"I haven't seen many Broadway musicals even to this day," Parton has been quoted as saying. "I didn't know much about it, so I didn't know I was supposed to be afraid of it. I had good guidance, so I thought I could pull it off, and danged if I didn't. I kind of got the bug. I imagine I'll be doing more in the future."
In fact, it has been reported that Parton is in the process of writing a musical based upon her life story, slated to make its way to Broadway in the future.
A musical comedy full of laughter and sidesplitting Southern sass, 9 To 5: The Musical follows three women as they scheme to take control of their company. 9 to 5: The Musical is about joining forces and taking care of business.
Ashley Campos, Tricia Matthews and Erin Parker (the artistic director of the First Night Award-winning MAS Nashville) star in this musical based on the film starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin (who just happens to be a Barter Theatre alum).
"Not only do the leading ladies have great chemistry together and a great history with Barter, they have outstanding chops when it comes to singing, dancing and acting. Get ready for spectacular dance numbers," said Rose. "Plus, nearly all of the members of Barter's Resident Acting Company is in it, so 9 To 5: The Musical will be grand on every level."
Later, in the time-honored Barter Theatre tradition, Richard Rose adapts A Tale of Two Cities, the Charles Dickens masterpiece. Spies, treason and love abound in this romantic and adventure-filled tale set in London and Paris during the French Revolution. Rose received rave reviews on his recent adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which played last year, as well as for many other adaptations including The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Frankenstein.
Rounding out the first repertory is a brand new play, Swamp Gas and Shallow Feelings, opening March 15. Written by well-known composer Jack Eric Williams and Johnson City native Randy Buck, director Eugene Wolf calls the music of the show "melodic and beautiful."
Described as "somewhat of a Nashville fairytale," Swamp Gas and Shallow Feelings takes a look at Nashville, the folks behind Music City USA and the ultimate fulfillment of a life of singing and songwriting and features a four piece band comprised of a steel guitar, piano, bass and alternating banjo and fiddle.
Rose likens Swamp Gas and Shallow Feelings to Wicked in that it is a fairy tale that takes a real look at America's music Mecca.
Later in the year Barter will produce David: The Musical, Legally Blonde: The Musical, the world premiere of The Red Velvet Cake War, Tarzan The Stage Musical–based on the Disney film, The Sunset Limited and many others.
"We will continue to offer very different situations, human conditions, styles, themes and talents, but we can identify common threads connecting each of the different shows selected for 2012: possibilities and triumph," said Rose.
"From the ladies of 9 to 5: The Musical and their triumph over the glass ceiling to King David in David: The Musical and even to little Ralphie receiving his coveted Christmas present, the Red Ryder BB gun-and actually not shooting his eye out-in A Christmas Story, each of our protagonists triumph in one way or another," he noted.
"While it is a season full of possibilities, it is much more than just fluff. Real issues between fathers and sons, families, believers and non-believers are examined and how these characters we love triumph over major obstacles internally, externally or of the greater world, and Barter invites everyone to celebrate and cheer their triumphs. Choosing a well-rounded and meaningful season that is enlightening, fulfilling and entertaining has been vital to our programming success and attracting audiences all over the world."
For tickets and more information on all the upcoming 2012 shows, call Barter Theatre at (276) 628-3991 or visit www.BarterTheatre.com.


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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The Merrimack College women's basketball team dropped its second straight game on Saturday afternoon, losing to the the Franklin Pierce Ravens 74-61 in front of the home fans at Bert Hammel Court.
The Basics
Score: Franklin Pierce 74 | Merrimack 61
Records: Merrimack (1-2, 0-2) | Franklin Pierce (3-2, 2-0)
Location: Hammel Court| North Andover, Mass.
How It Happened
Franklin Pierce and Merrimack went back and forth in the opening minutes of the first half. Both teams were trading baskets until the Ravens took over the next couple minutes of action as they went on a 7-4 (15-11) to take control of the first half. But after a layup by junior Cassi Amenta (Lynn, Mass.), the Warriors were able to cut the Ravens lead to two (15-13). With Merrimack controlling the pace of the game the Warriors were able to tie the game at 15-15, after a made layup by junior Allison Wagner (Center Conway, N.H.).
After the Warrior basket, the Ravens went on a 12-0 run to bring the score 27-15 until a free throw by sophomore Lexi Sells (Attleboro, Mass.) stopped the run. Franklin Pierce extended its lead to ten and ended the first half on a 7-2 run to bring the score to 41-29.
Junior Aria Johnson (Los Osos, Calif.) closed out the first half with a team-high four points including 4-of-9 from the field, while Sells scored five on 2-of-7 from the field.
Merrimack opened the second half with a layup from Sells to cut the deficit to ten points but Franklin Pierce answered right back with a 3-pointer to make the score 44-31 in favor of the visitors. After a Sells layup made the deficit to 11 the Ravens went on a 22-9 run to give them the biggest lead of the game of 22 points.
The Warriors tried picking up the deficit as Wagner scored off a layup with 4:15 left to play but it was not enough to make the comeback. The teams went back and forth over the final three minutes as the Ravens were able to stay undefeated in conference play, with the 74-59 win at Hammel Court.
For the game, Merrimack shot 31.2 percent from the floor while the visitors shot 42.1 percent. The Warriors were 2-of-21 (9.5%) from long range while Franklin Pierce finished the game going 20-of-21 from the free throw stripe.
A Closer Look
- The Warriors had three players in double figures tonight including Wagner who came off the bench for the Navy and Gold. Wagner finished the game with 11 points and two steals.
- Senior Shelby Secor (Antioch, Calif.) and Sells also tallied 11 points each, while Secor finished with eight rebounds.
- Franklin Pierce had three players score in double figures including Brittany Martelle who recorded a team-high 22 points and four rebounds, while Kara Charette and Dyamond Gardner posted 19 and 12 points, respectively.
Up Next
Next up, the Warriors return to action on Tuesday, Nov. 26 when they travel to Manchester, N.H. to face the Hawks of Saint Anselm College. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
For continuing coverage of Merrimack College Athletics, visit MerrimackAthletics.com and follow the Warriors on Twitter and on Facebook.

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It's comforting to see that there is a flurry of diplomacy on Syria. But it not the Geneva peace conference sponsored by the US and Russia that had been expected this month. The conference plan has run into a few problems, including that the regime's gains on the ground have made it even less likely that Bashar al-Assad would hand over power to a transitional government, which is supposed to be the basis of peace negotiations. There's now talk that the conference could take place in early July, starting just before the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Or it might be delayed until the end of the summer. Or it might never happen. Read more
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Pedrera Table Lamp
The Pedrera lamp was created in the middle of the 1950s. Innovative in its expression and choice of materials at the time, it is now considered a classic. The thought-out and sophisticated design hasn't lost any of its classic charm over the decades.
Pedrera blends in outstandingly in a modern home and gives your furnishing a pleasant and light atmosphere. The small Pedrera PD1 table lamp fits tables, dressers and sideboards. On such items it keeps a low profile and resembles a sculpture with its distinctive expression. When the lamp is turned on, the inner shade emits a soft, pleasant glow and forms a fascinating pattern when seen through the external shade.
The design of the Pedrera lamp was created by the Spanish architect and designer Barba Corsini. In 1953, he was asked by a real estate company that was managing Gaudi's famous residential building 'La Pedrera' to design apartments for the building's attic.
Barba Corsini subsequently designed 12 individual apartments for the Pedrera building, which were given the numbers 1 to 14 out of superstition. He also designed a lamp and furniture series for these apartments, amongst which the Pedrera lamps.
The inspiration for the lamp series by Barba Corsini came from the slim, cylindrical chimneys in the Pedrera building. The Pedrera table lamp that is today manufactured by the Danish company Gubi owes its name to this creation story.


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BROOKSVILLE — The Hernando County Commission on Tuesday acknowledged $37 million had not been included in the 2010-11 county budget, a move the budget manager called a "midyear adjustment" but one commissioner called embarrassing.
The budget adjustment included about $22 million in reserves for several transportation projects, including the widening of Elgin Boulevard and Sunshine Grove Road. Money was also rolled forward from utilities, solid waste, the general fund, sensitive lands and solid waste accounts.
George Zoettlein, the budget manager, explained that after the annual audit, the county typically readjusts its budget to reflect money that rolls forward from the previous budget year.
This year, that adjustment total represents a 10.8 percent increase in the overall budget of $335 million. Last year, the total adjustment was $6 million, Zoettlein said.
But Commissioner Jeff Stabins said the county has faced harsh criticism from the community for previous budget changes, and this time, with such a large amount unrecognized until now, the criticism might be justified.
"This is embarrassing as far as I'm concerned,'' Stabins said. "This should not be coming out now.''
He asked County Administrator David Hamilton what he was going to do about the problem. Hamilton acknowledged that "the amount is excessive by our standards.''
Hamilton said he would work closely with Zoettlein during this year's budgeting process to make sure the problem doesn't happen again.
He also noted that streamlining of the county transportation services staff would be recommended and a previous report urging restructuring was set on the back burner because so many other projects were under way.
"You can expect me to be on top of this,'' Hamilton said, referring to the mistake as a "reporting error.''
"Somehow this got missed,'' he said. "I will take the responsibility to make sure we won't miss these figures again.''
Zoettlein said that four people in transportation services are responsible for forwarding budget reserve information to him each year.
Commissioners also heard from Cyndi Gambrel, the supervisor for finances in that department. Stabins asked Gambrel whether she would submit another incorrect budget to the budget office this year.
"It was a correct budget,'' Gambrel responded.
Stabins disagreed.
"It was not done in a timely manner or a fiscally honest manner. I'm not saying it was done deliberately but I am saying it casts embarrassment to this organization, to this board to be looking at these numbers in March and not September.''
The county's budget is finalized in September and the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.
Gambrel said that major transportation projects were all in a state of flux last September when the county's budget was being finalized. Projects such as Elgin Boulevard and Sunshine Grove Road were out to bid, while pavement management funds were not yet allocated because there were still federal stimulus projects ongoing, she explained.
The county also wasn't sure how much it would owe on the ongoing County Line Road improvement project. Those four projects alone accounted for most of the $22 million.
Since those projects were not yet under way and there were questions about how much would be needed to fund them, the funds were rolled forward into the new budget, and Gambrel said the decision was made to just recognize the amounts during the normal midyear adjustment.
Commissioner Dave Russell noted that the funds were promised to projects and that strings were tied to the dollars. Zoettlein agreed, noting that the county could not use the money for general fund expenditures.
"We're not just stashing money in our piggy bank,'' Russell said.
The news of the fund balance reserve caught activist Janey Baldwin by surprise.
She said she couldn't believe the county could make such a big mistake and noted that, in the private sector, "that person, gone … someone would be fired immediately'' regardless of the reason.
"Maybe someone should get fired,'' Baldwin said.
Stabins laid blame on county leadership. Using Baldwin's private sector analogy: "Ultimately it is the CEO of the corporation and the board of directors who are responsible to the shareholders,'' he said.
The commission agreed 4-0 to recognize the reserve fund total. Chairman Jim Adkins was not present.
In other business:
• Commissioners decided to put more force behind their efforts to have the Little Rock Cannery designated as a historical structure and assigned the task to move the discussion forward to the county's tourism office.
Officials have been talking to officials with the State of Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation since August 2010 and local officials are gathering documentation in the form of photos from the time the old structure was used as a school before 1975.
County staff also told the board that if the building does get historical designation, the county would have to maintain it and any major changes to the building will require state approval.
• The commissioners agreed to schedule a time in their April 12 agenda to allow a discussion about Spring Hill Fire Rescue. Officials with Spring Hill have been trying to work out a way for the county to continue to collect property tax to keep the system operating.
Spring Hill voters in two separate actions approved independence and then voted to not allow the fire board to tax residents to run the service. Attorneys for both the county and the Clerk of the Circuit Court say that can't be done the way Spring Hill officials describe.
Spring Hill Fire Rescue plans to bring their attorney, who has a different legal perspective, to the commission meeting.
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Electric customers with heat pumps help Columbia Water & Light reduce summer peak demand which saves the utility money. This savings is passed on to our customers.
A heat pump is a single appliance that can provide both your heating and cooling. During the summer, the heat pump works like a conventional air conditioner, cooling the home. In winter, the heat pump reverses its flow and heats your home by extracting heat from the outside air and pumping it to your house. Usually a heat pump is an add-on system that improves the efficiency of your conventional gas or electric furnace. When the weather is very cold, the heat pump shuts off and your furnace takes over.
One feature in many models is a variable speed compressor that alters its power usage based on the need for heating or cooling. When needs are minimal, the compressor runs at slower speeds. Variable speed units provide better humidity control during the cooling season and are much quieter for year-round operation.
Available for residential heat pump service to any customer receiving service at the same location and meeting the standards set forth for this type service. The monthly rate below would apply for the months of October through May to permanently installed heat pumps that are the primary source of comfort heating for the non-summer season.
|Customer Charge
|$15.91 per month*
|first 300 kWh
|7.67 cents per kWh
|next 450 kWh
|10.00 cents per kWh
|all remaining kWh
|9.61 cents per kWh
*for customers requesting a non-standard (mechanical) meter the customer charge is $21.01)
RULES and REGULATIONS
Columbia Water and Light offers rebates and low-interest energy efficiency loans to help our customers fund this type of energy improvement.
Special rules and regulations specifying the equipment that qualifies for service under this rate, and the conditions of service hereunder are outlined in the Department Rules entitled "Heat Pump Rules and Regulations"
The minimum monthly bill shall be $15.91 for a standard meter and $21.01 for a non-standard meter).
In addition to the charge based on monthly rates as computed above, the total monthly charge for service shall include applicable sales taxes and an in lieu of gross receipts tax payment equal to 7.5268% of the monthly rate charge. Sales taxes shall be applied to the total of the monthly rate charge and the in lieu of gross receipts tax payment.
The fuel adjustment rider applies to all KWH consumption billed on this schedule.
This information taken from Columbia Ordinance - Chapter 27, Section 27-113. The City Council has the sole authority to set rates and charges for Columbia Water & Light services. The City reviews these rates and charges annually.


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A biker riding his motorcycle collided with a Camaro at 70 miles per hour, landed on the automobile's roof, survived and managed to catch the entire incident unfold on his camera.
The unnamed rider, who hails from Florida, didn't break any bones or suffer any injuries during the ordeal, and managed to remarkably walk away from the crash.
He has since uploaded the footage he captured of the accident onto YouTube, and you can watch it above. The rider's YouTube account is JeanClaude14602, and he even added a small blurb recanting the incident.
The man was apparently in the process of driving three hours south for work, and after stopping for some lunch in Cedar Key, Florida, which is located on the Gulf coast, he started his journey again, but he soon came into contact with the Camaro.
The rider goes on to state that the car slowed down without breaking, which meant that he was unable to see any break lights to warn him of the impending collision.
However he doesn't blame it all on the driver as he goes on to admit that he wasn't aware of his surroundings, and that just before the crash he was actually looking over to his right, rather than concentrating on the road.
Seconds before he hit the Camaro, the rider examined how he could escape unharmed, knowing full well that he wasn't going to be able to bring his bike to a stop in time. With a parked truck and a telephone poll to his right, and oncoming traffic to his left, he attempted to skim the roof of the car, which he just about managed.
He goes on to state that he visited a hospital, had some x-rays and discovered that nothing was broken, but he does note that he was limping for a week and a half after the ordeal. The rider confided that the next mode of transport he will be purchasing, will probably be a car.
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Paul Pierce scored 25 and the Boston Celtics ran away from the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter to earn their second straight win 100-91. Rajon Rondo added another double-double with 10 points and 14 assists as did Kevin Garnett with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile Milwaukee's new backcourt tandem of Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis only managed 32 total points on a combined 12 of 32 shooting. The win moved Boston to within a half game of division leading Philadelphia. The Celtics play the 76ers tomorrow with a chance to take over the division lead.
Turning Point
Not a lot of defense was played in the first half. Boston lead 35-29 after one, but Milwaukee closed the second quarter strong to take a 58-56 lead into the break. It was a half where pretty much everything went in for both teams. The Bucks were penetrating with ease and seemingly getting whatever they wanted against the Celtics lackluster defense. However, the Celtics came out in the second half and clamped down on Milwaukee. The Bucks did not record their first points of the half until a Drew Gooden transition layup more than four minutes into the third quarter, and Boston held Milwaukee to 13 third quarter points. Unfortunately Boston only managed 18 points themselves so they weren't able to build the lead they would have liked to. However, the defense of the third quarter set Boston up to run away with the game in the fourth.
Waiting for Winning Time
This is the kind of game that fans got used to seeing out of the Celtics over the last few years. They were somewhat lethargic in the first half and trailed at the break. They used a great third quarter to reestablish control, but they still let an inferior team hang around for three and a half quarters. But when winning time arrived the Celtics pulled away. At about the midway point of the fourth quarter the Celtics turned a close game into a double digit lead. This group has this innate ability to know when to put their foot down. They just close out games better than other teams do. That was evident tonight.
Rotation Tweak
Since the loss of Chris Wilcox, Greg Stiemsma has been the first Celtic off the bench replacing Kevin Garnett at about the five minute mark of each quarter. Stiemsma plays with Brandon Bass while KG rests up then comes back late in the frame. However, Doc Rivers tweaked his rotation tonight, playing Stiemsma with Garnett in the third. The two played excellent help defense, combining to block eight shots and alter who knows how many more. This also allowed Garnett to move back to power forward for a short time with Stiemsma occupying the center position. It may have only been a situational move, but it will be interesting to see if we will see more of the Stiemsma-Garnett front court in the future. It takes KG out of the five position for a little while and it looked awfully good.
Gang Rebounding
Way too much of the Celtic's rebounding burden has fallen on KevinGarnett this year. It has often seemed that if Garnett doesn't get the rebound, the Celtics don't. However, for the second straight game the Celtics produced a team effort on the glass. Garnett grabbed his 10 boards, but Bass matched him with 10, Pierce added 9, and Ray Allen, Rondo, and Stiemsma each managed four. The Celtics lost the rebounding battle, but only by two, and that is a number Celtic fans can live with. If the Celtics can continue to produce team efforts on the glas with all five men rebounding, it will go a long way toward making up for their lack of size.
Oh Captain My Captain
Paul Pierce's jump shot has not been falling all year. I've been waiting for a game that he shot better than 50% and snapped out it, but instead the numbers have just kept getting worse. Last game's 4-14 performance may have been a low water mark, leading many to wonder if Pierce should just stop throwing up jumpers. However tonight Pierce came out firing, connecting on 10 of 15 shots for 25 points ,including three of three from beyond the arc. Pierce has struggled mightily to find his shot. If Boston's go to guy can rediscover his stroke the Celtics become a much more difficult team to handle.
What It Means
Another good win, but more importantly another sign that the Celtics are correcting some of the issues that have plagued them over the course of this season. Their rebounding has been miles better over the last two games than it has at any point this year. Additionally, with the exception of the loss to the Lakers, their late game execution has been vastly improved since the All-Star break. Boston is now 10-4 since the break and has climbed to within a half game of the division lead. The Celtics are starting to look more like the Celtics and less like the zombie squad of the first half.
What's Next
The Celtics play the Philadelphia 76ers tomorrow at 8:00 pm at the Wells Fargo Center. For the second time Boston faces Philadelphia on the second night of a back to back with first place in the division on the line. A cruel quirk of the schedule in a cruel season. Hopefully Boston can summon up some energy reserves and retake control of the division that they have dominated for the last five years. They are running out of time. They may not get another chance like this one.Tags: Basketball, Boston, Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett, NBA, Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo


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Water bylaw is stupid
Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014 06:00 am
I have been trying to figure out the purpose of a toothless water use bylaw as is being thrown at us. Water use has always been a pretentious issue. It pits neighbour against neighbour and wealthy against the less privileged. As our city slogan says, "cultivate life" one would assume you can't cultivate without water. Water is the essential to life.
I would like to know, as a longtime resident of St. Albert, what is the hidden agenda? Surely this bylaw isn't being constructed for the purpose of optics. What good is an unenforceable law? Is there a shortage of things to do at city hall? I understand people with vision but really, a bylaw that council was told would be non-enforceable and was recommended against imposing. Is this about something else that we aren't being told?
What I find a bit unsettling is how does a city grow with laws on water usage? How does the city allow a water-hungry car wash in a residential neighbourhood then turn around and tell its residents that they must restrict the amount of water they use, so you can�t wash your own car on the driveway but you can drive across the street and pay to wash it? Odd, don't you think?
Seems to me that very little thought has been put into this. I am sure there must be more pressing issues that need to be dealt with.
I congratulate the two councillors who recognized the stupidity of this bylaw and shame on the others who aimlessly follow rather than take the advice of those who know what is right and what is wrong.
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- Lucy MbuguaManaging Director, Kenya Airports Authority
Every year more than 1.5 million tourists come into Kenya through Kenyan airports and airstrips. While most of these tourists come to Kenya to enjoy their holidays, some of them engage in commercial sexual exploitation of children.
"I don't want to lose another friend to the beach," says Kadzo, a 12-year-old girl from Malindi. Her friend is one of the 50,000 children that have been trapped into a life of sex slavery along the Kenyan coast.
Kadzo and 4,735 other girls and boys from the coastal region of Kenya have already signed a petition calling on the authorities to help make Kenya a child sex tourism free zone. This is because sex tourists come to Kenya because they believe that paedophilia is legally and culturally accepted in Kenya. The tourists coming into Kenya have to be made aware that child sex tourism is not condoned in Kenya.
As major entry points into the country, the airports and airstrips must have signs warning tourists about the consequences of child sex tourism. This abhorrent practice cannot continue! If the Kenya Airports Authority agrees to take these actions, it will be a major step towards making Kenya a child sex tourism free zone.
- Managing Director, Kenya Airports Authority
Lucy Mbugua
More than 50,000 children are stuck in a life of sex slavery along the Kenyan coast. Children as young as 12 say they are being lured into prostitution and pornography by tourists. This is robbing these children of their right to an education and their right to be children.
Every year more than 1.5 million tourists come into Kenya through Kenyan airports and airstrips. In your capacity as the Managing Director of the Kenya Airports Authority, we urgently call on you to:
• Put up signs in all the airports and airstrips in Kenya warning child sex tourists that child sex tourism is an illegal practice and not condoned in Kenya.
• Ensure that these signs are put in strategic locations for maximum visibility.
• Instruct that all audio announcements made in all airports and airstrips in Kenya make reference to the country's laws against child sex tourism
With your help we will move closer to making Kenya a child sex tourism free zone.
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Update: It was revealed on Dec. 3 that the entire Twitter episode between Gale and "Diane" was a hoax. As ABC News reported, Gale tweeted a picture purporting to reveal Diane's identity; the picture was of an empty chair. He signed off with: "I conclude by saying hopefully a few people got a few laughs over a slow Thanksgiving weekend."
This past U.S. Thanksgiving weekend, Elan Gale, a producer for the Bachelor TV show, starred in his own reality Twitter blockbuster when he found himself seated on a plane near a stranger named "Diane." When the plane was delayed, Diane, as Gale called her, began taking it out on the flight staff. Gale decided (what else?) to detail the whole incident – including his interventions – live on Twitter. After all, it's not like he had anything else to do.
One proffered drink, a couple profane insults, three notes passed back and forth, dozens of hilarious tweets and one game-ending face slap later, Gale is either the hero who took down a cranky dragon lady, or a mysogynist who bullied a middle-aged woman wearing a surgical mask on an airplane.
Now, there's an unconfirmed online comment from a relative, claiming that "Auntie Diane" has terminal lung cancer.
There has to be some mannerly lessons in there somewhere, especially since many of us will also soon be hopping planes to try to see family during a Canadian winter – the key ingredient for all-too-human altercations if ever there was one.
1. It may be a good way to pass the time, but tweeting about the jerk in your midst will not make him act better (and will likely make you act worse.) No doubt it made Gale feel better once he fired off that first sarcastic "praying for her" tweet about his fellow passenger. But then he couldn't stop. Does knowing our bad behaviour could be widely disseminated actually make people, in the heat of the moment, behave better?
2. Offer a comforting drink, leave off the snark. Gale's solution was to send a glass of wine to Diane, who was protesting having to spend Thanksgiving with strangers. That was thoughtful. But then he had to go and write a note on the coaster, signing off with: "Hopefully, if you drink it you won't be able to use you mouth to talk!" No, no, no, no. Just no. (Of course, if he had offered a glass of wine, with a kind word, and Diane had calmed down and apologized, well, no one would have retweeted that!)
3. Sometimes, the bigger person watches the airplane movie (or leaves the table, walks the dog, pretends to fall asleep). Once Gale started stalking Diane – leaving vodka bottles on her airplane tray, snapping a picture of her row seat, muttering "I'll be back" as he walked by – the story was starting to feel a lot less heroic and a lot more creepy. You know you're in danger of crossing a line when, in this context, you tweet "this means war."
4. Keep your body parts out of it. In response to the donated alcohol, Diane fired back her own missive: "You are an awful person with no compassion. I'm sorry for your family that they should have to deal with it." Not nice, it's true. But, as the online comments showed, Gale was in serious danger of becoming the real villain here (and not the kind you love to hate) when he dropped off his written response, including this line: "I hate you very much." And then followed up with an obscenity. Really?
5. Everybody is dealing with crap. So come on, people, gently does it. A note has since gone up online, allegedly from one of Diane's relatives, coming to her defence. It said that she was travelling to see her family for one last Thanksgiving because she has terminal cancer. If that is true, it is very sad. Who among us wouldn't crack up a little when trapped on an airplane under those circumstances? If it's a fabrication, then maybe it's a good time to be reminded that bad behaviour often has a back story that has nothing to do with us, and might call for a little compassion. But having a serious illness is not an excuse for bad behaviour. Just like being trapped on a plane with a grump is no excuse for swinging below the belt, literally.
How did it all end? "Well, "Diane," just slapped me," Gale tweeted. The (high-school) note-sending, documented on Twitter, escalated to Diane threatening to speak to the authorities about his "inappropriate" comment, and Gale firing back a tweaked version of the same insult. When he got off the plane, Diane was waiting, with her open palm.
According to Gale's tweets (Twitter only has his version of events to date), airport staff offered to call the police. He declined, and gave her one last note, urging her go on Twitter to read their shared drama in detail. "Maybe next time you'll be nice to people who are just trying to help," he wrote.
He must have been referring to the flight crew. Because, let's be honest, Gale's assistance mostly amounted to poking someone having a really rotten day (with a little too much glee), and then "helping" himself to a hefty serving of Twitter fame.
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Central Florida vs. Temple Odds
PHILADELPHIA, PA (The Spread) – No. 17 Central Florida looks to stay on top of the AAC on Saturday when it takes on Temple at Noon ET on ESPN3.
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Central Florida is 7-1 overall, 4-0 in the AAC, 4-0 on the road and 6-2 against the spread. Temple is 1-8 overall, 0-5 in the AAC, 1-3 at home and 6-3 against the spread. These two have no recent meetings.
Trends show that Central Florida is 4-1 against the spread in its last 5 road games and 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on grass. Temple is 2-5 ATS in its last 5 home games.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, Central Florida is favored on the road, as the Knights have odds of -16.5 points against Temple on Saturday. The over/under total for the game has been set at 55.5 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had Central Florida favored by 16.5 points. The spread climbed to 17 points and fell to 16 before moving back to its opening mark. The over/under total hasn't changed since opening at 55.5 points.
Central Florida is coming off a 19-14 win at home over Houston. The Knights have won four straight since suffering a 28-25 loss to South Carolina. The Knights are posting 34.8 points per game on offense this season, while the defense is allowing just 18.6 points per game. Quarterback Blake Bortles has thrown for 2,080 yards and 15 touchdowns to lead the offense, while Storm Johnson has 719 rushing yards with nine touchdowns.
Temple is coming off a 23-20 loss at Rutgers last week. It was the third time this season that Temple has lost by 3 points or less. The Owls are averaging only 22.3 points per game on offense, while the defense is giving up 30 points per game. Quarterback P.J. Walker is leading the offense with 1,094 passing yards and 11 touchdowns in limited action. Zaire Williams and Kenneth Harper have combined for 949 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.
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In terms of Injuries, Central Florida receiver Breshad Perriman (undisclosed) is questionable while defensive lineman Deion Green (knee) is out for the rest of the season. Temple linebacker Rob Dvoracek (toe) and receiver Deon Miller (undisclosed) are both questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing Central Florida, as the Knights are getting 96% of the wagers with odds of -16.5 points at Temple on Saturday.
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I am very close to my family. I have awesome, loving parents. I'm lucky enough to have a brother who is also my best friend. My friends are great. We understand each other in a special way because we were together to see each other's personalities form and develop. Finding the right teammate in life is key to my future happiness. Also while I'm a few years away from wanting kids, I really look forward to it. I have had a lot of experience working with kids from teaching tennis, baseball, and skiing, and tutoring, and being a camp counselor. I connect, and relate very well with kids and look forward to raising my own.
I just returned from living a dream of mine. I took a trip around the world. I've traveled a lot before but never on a trip like the one that I just took. I bought a one way plane ticket. I had no restriction of time or money. I was free to do whatever I wanted, go wherever I wanted, whenever I wanted for as long as I wanted. I had no itinerary and no return date. I'm proud of myself for making a dream of mine come true.
I'm so passionate about traveling because I love getting to know and tackle life with so many amazing people. I experience such awesome, memorable things that aren't available in day to day life. It's also just plain fun and teaches you how to turn problems and set-backs into adventure.
Before my trip, I worked in finance acquiring and managing software companies for the last five years. The job was great in many ways but stopped challenging me and I wasn't passionate about it. I decided to build my own business. The travel was a wonderful thing to do during the transition while I was responsibility free. I am excited for the challenge ahead of me, and I take a real pride in something I own and build.
I challenge myself outside of work with various hobbies. I train and compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, play on a baseball team with friends, ski, snowboard, play tennis, and I'm writing a book.
I'm both intense and laid back at the same time. I'm intense in that I really do try to get the most out of life and I have a lot of energy. However I'm also an easy going, light hearted guy who loves grabbing drinks with friends and can watch endless hours of TV with the best of them.
I'm looking for someone with a good head on her shoulders, with good priorities and who looks to have fun in life. Ideally I'd find someone who can be my best friends who I also happen share this intense physical chemistry with.
Don't be shy to message me. I find it attractive when girls have the confidence to take initiative.
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The 2010 Jeep Patriot is unlike any other vehicle on the market, with good safety, a spacious interior, and city-friendly maneuverability, plus just enough Jeep-ness for weekend campers.
With the shift to crossovers and smaller SUVs, it is appropriate that the 2010 Jeep Patriot sits on a car platform. It is mechanically similar to both the more softly styled Jeep Compass and the more carlike Dodge Caliber, but the Patriot gets boxier, chunkier styling that both looks better and is more functional than either of its platform-mates.
For 2010, the Jeep Patriot remains relatively untouched compared to last year's model. For this year, we see the return of the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 158 horsepower in the base Patriot Sport 4x2, but it still provides barely adequate performance. The 172-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that's included in the rest of the line is considerably more energetic but not peppy. Both are offered with a five-speed manual or CVT automatic, and the Patriot can be had with either front- or all-wheel drive. Both engines can be very loud during hard acceleration with the CVT, as it allows the engine to rev near redline for a sustained period. This is still the case, even though the Patriot received a number of small changes last year to combat this issue, including a new engine compartment and interior floor insulation to reduce noise.
Parking an off-roading SUV can be the stuff of nightmares, but with clearly defined corners, the Jeep is easy to park and fits into small spaces, thanks to its compact-car size. Dynamics and maneuverability, surprisingly, are strengths. The 2010 Jeep Patriot has good, communicative steering, and although the body leans some, it doesn't seem out of place on a curvy road.
The Patriot's seating is well laid out; the front seats aren't that supportive, but due to the boxy shape, there's plenty of headroom in front, plus enough headroom and legroom in the back for adults. Just two adults will fit comfortably in the backseat of the 2010 Jeep Patriot, due to the narrow body and lack of shoulder room inside. When it comes to the interior, it's hard not to mention the word "plastic" when describing almost any item. In this way, the Patriot's interior is basic and sturdy—looking—though not wholly unattractive. The plus side of all this plastic trim is that if you do take it off-roading and track mud everywhere, it'll be a lot easier to clean than carpet or leather. Additionally, the cargo floor is rubberized and cleans up easily. Other standard features include a rechargeable flashlight stored in the rear cargo area and speakers that can fold out from the back hatch (i.e. facing away from the car) for tailgating entertainment.
To prove that the Patriot is not just another urban runabout hiding underneath a big SUV body, Jeep is offering a Trail-Rated package for the 2010 Patriot. This includes a low-range transmission, skid plates, heavy-duty cooling, and hill descent control. Buyers opting for this package will also get an extra inch of ground clearance, thanks to the trail suspension system.
When it comes to safety, the 2010 Patriot fares well in the federal government's crash tests, with four- and five-star ratings for frontal protection and five stars for side impact. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awards the Patriot with "good" scores in frontal and side tests. Roof strength testing also yields a result of "good." The 2010 Jeep Patriot comes with a very generous list of standard safety features for the price, including electronic stability control with electronic roll mitigation, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags.
The base-level Sport model comes rather simply equipped, with manual-winding windows, but air conditioning and a CD sound system are standard. For power accessories, heated leather seats, keyless entry, cruise control, a 115-volt power outlet, and other extras, you'll need to step up to the Limited.
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IDOL WATCH: Vegas Week
It is the final week of live auditions tonight for the ladies of American Idol before the top 20 is announced.
First up was college student Melinda. Her performance was ok but it was extremely breathy. It was a coincidence that she did sing a Jessie J song because she really reminds me of a younger version of her except her voice is not quite up to par with Jessie's. Three of the four judges also thought the the performance was mediocre.
Early favorite Candice was the next one to fight for her spot in the top 20. She hit all the right notes, high and low, and just gave a fantastic performance of Natural Woman. All four judges loved it and I think at this point it was safe to say that Candice would be moving on.
One of the youngest contestants, 15 year old Juliana, sang Skyscraper by Demi Lovato and it was a lovely rendition. With her pure tone and signature voice the judges seem to agree.
Jett was next with her performance of Rihanna's The Only Girl in the World. Accompanied by a piano, Jett slowed up the tempo which made for a great version of an ok song.
Worhship leader Cristabel was up next. She decided to sing a song by Alicia Keys and I would say that was a good choice for her. Once again it was a slower rendition of the original but I think this worked.
Eighteen year old Brianna took on song that I have never heard before, but I thought it was good none the less. The four judges also thought that it was pretty good.
Country singer Janelle sang Lady Antebellum and did so well. However, towards the end she lost a little bit of the spark she started with. The four judges agreed saying that she tried a little too hard.
Last but not least was the unpredictable Zoanette. Singing The Circle of Life from The Lion King, the larger than life singer really brought it tonight. I think that she is the most unique and entertaining of the female contestants. She recieved a standing ovation from the judges and rightfully so.
Then it came time to eliminate five girls. The lucky five were Zoanette ,Candice, Aubrey, Brianna and janelle. Cristabel, Jett, Juliana, Rachel and Melinda were sent home. Tune into tomorrow night when the spotlight shines on the guys.
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IRS to enforce 47 unconstitutional Obamacare tax provisions starting next year
by: Jonathan Benson
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The Supreme Court's contemptible decision last year to ignore every element of constitutional intent by declaring Obamacare a legitimate "tax" on American taxpayers has created a laundry list of new responsibilities for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), according to reports. As the enforcement arm of this gargantuan federal sick care scam, the IRS will reportedly have to administer and manage an extortionate 47 Obamacare tax provisions starting next year, for which the entity will require billions of dollars in new funding.
Beginning on January 1, 2014, all "nonexempt individuals" living in the United States will allegedly be required to maintain what the federal government has decorously termed "minimum essential coverage" under Obamacare. Those who do not maintain such coverage will be expected to pay a so-called "shared responsibility payment" on their federal income tax return – in reality, this absurd "payment" is nothing more than a coercive fine for non-compliance with the Obamacare mandate.
But who is going to make sure that every single eligible taxpayer in the country either maintains Obamacare coverage or pays the fine? Well, that would be the IRS, according to CNBC. Not only this, but the IRS will also have to figure out how to distribute roughly 18 million Obamacare subsidies to American taxpayers who earn less than $45,000 per year in taxable income, an enormous undertaking that IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman says will require $13.1 billion just for the 2014 fiscal year.
"The impact of the IRS on health care reform is huge," says Paul Hamburger, a partner and employee benefits lawyer at Proskauer Rose LLP, as quoted by CNBC. "Other agencies like Social Security will be checking for mistakes, but the IRS is the key enforcer. It's also going to help manage who might get health care."
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All Discussions Tagged 'Food!' - Atheist Nexus 2017-08-23T09:58:25Z http://atheistnexus.org/group/food/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Food%21&feed=yes&xn_auth=no Chili tag:atheistnexus.org,2014-02-02:2182797:Topic:2374827 2014-02-02T02:39:04.194Z Daniel W http://atheistnexus.org/profile/Daniel57
I took the liberty of copy/paste Pat's chili recipe from the comment board, to here. Easier to locate. Thank you Pat! This is copied verbatim.

Ingredients

2 or so tablespoons cooking oil

2 lbs ground turkey

1 large onion, diced

2 anaheim or poblano peppers, diced

2 jalapeno peppers, diced

1 large clove garlic, finely diced

1 can Rotel tomatoes

1 can red kidney beans

1 can black beans

1 can pinto beans

1 can chili beans

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I took the liberty of copy/paste Pat's chili recipe from the comment board, to here. Easier to locate. Thank you Pat! This is copied verbatim.

Ingredients

2 or so tablespoons cooking oil
2 lbs ground turkey
1 large onion, diced
2 anaheim or poblano peppers, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, diced
1 large clove garlic, finely diced
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 can red kidney beans
1 can black beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can chili beans
1 can corn
1 small can green chilis
1 pckg each taco seasoning & ranch dressing seasoning
1 tablespoon cumin
Salt and pepper

Directions

Sweat the onions, peppers and garlic in a large saute or frying pan with about a tablespoon of oil, over medium heat, for about 5 or 6 minutes minutes till the onions are translucent. Put veggies in a very large pot. Cook turkey in about a tablespoon of oil in the same saute or frying pan, seasoned with a little salt and pepper. When turkey is cooked through, add the taco and ranch seasoning, with a little water and thoroughly combine till a thick sauce appears. Add the turkey to the pot with the veggie mix.

To the large pot with the turkey and veggies, add all of the beans, with their liquid, corn with the liquid, Rotel tomatoes, canned chilis,and cumin. Mix all together and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Then reduce heat to a simmer. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

All in all, pretty simple to make, and will keep in the refrigerator for a week. I never tried freezing it, but I think it would work.


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It's well known how the New York Knicks have been looking for frontcourt depth. However, the free agents available are not exactly the top talent most fans are hoping to see the team bring in. That led to the Knicks holding a two-day mini camp filled with veterans hoping to latch on with New York for next season. One player at that camp looking for an NBA contract was Ike Diogu. He'll now have the opportunity to join the Knicks in training camp with the chance to grab the fifteenth roster spot.
Ike Diogu is a 30 year old power forward/center from Buffalo, New York. He stands 6'9" and weighs 255 pounds. He was drafted ninth overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2005 NBA Draft.
Diogu played for the Warriors from 2005-07, the Indiana Pacers from 2007-08, the Portland Trail Blazers from 2008-09, the Sacramento Kings in 2009, the Los Angeles Clippers from 2010-11 and the San Antonio Spurs in 2012.
Diogu then headed overseas and played for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China in 2012, the Capitanes de Arecibo in Puerto Rico in 2012, the Guangdong Southern Tigers in China from 2012-13 and the Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico since 2013.
I have heard forward Ike Diogu will be added to the Knicks training camp roster.— Al Iannazzone (@Al_Iannazzone) September 23, 2013
Diogu actually had a very solid rookie season, including 7.0 points, 0.4 blocks, 0.2 steals, 0.4 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per game. Unfortunately, once he was traded to Indiana in a huge eight-player deal that brought Al Harrington and Stephen Jackson to Golden State, Diogu's NBA career was never really the same.
Offensively, Diogu is a pure effort player. He can hit shots from mid-range but won't shoot many jumpers. He's decent free-throw shooter. He has some decent post moves but won't take his man off the dribble. However, he has a lot of strength and uses it well to create space for himself. He's skilled at using fakes to get his man into the air which helps him draw fouls.
He tends to struggle against taller players. He runs the floor well and gets easy baskets because of his effort. He's a solid rebounder and finishes second-chance opportunities well. However, he tends to make mistakes while passing the ball.
On defense, Diogu uses his strength well but he fouls too much. He's also been guilty of being too aggressive which leads to him falling for fakes and jumping too much. That being said, he has the strength and foot speed to be a solid defender. However, he badly needs the right coaching to steer him away from his mistakes. One thing he does well is rebound. It's then that he uses his strength to his benefit the best.
Overall, Diogu is more of a power forward than he is a center but he does have a 7' 3.5" wingspan. While he isn't fast, Diogu has plenty of strength and has no fear of throwing his weight around. Mostly, he's a good rebounder. He can score down low but shouldn't be relied upon.
The bottom line is, his transition to the NBA hasn't been an easy one. The fact is, his defensive shortcomings have held him back. He simply commits too many fouls. If he were to join the Knicks the team would be adding a tough guy but a flawed player. Josh Powell seems like the better option out of the two but then again there also seems to be some better options on the free agent market. That being said, the Knicks could probably do worse than Diogu. Just not much worse.
Diogu joins Powell as those who impressed the Knicks enough during the mini camp to get an opportunity to come to training camp. The Knicks now have six players on partially guaranteed or non-guaranteed deals who will fight to join the 12 guaranteed contracts New York already has on its roster.
C.J. Leslie is likely a lock for a regular-season roster spot. Jeremy Tyler also has an inside chance for a roster spot as well. However, his recent foot surgery has made that less of a formality. That leaves Diogu, Powell, Chris Smith, Toure Murry and whoever else the team brings in competing for the last open roster spot.
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Artisan Cheese Festival in Petaluma
Published 1:36 pm, Friday, March 15, 2013
Cheese artisans convene in Petaluma
Handcrafted cheeses take the stage at the annual Artisan Cheese Festival at the Sheraton in Petaluma, bringing in cheesemakers, experts and authors to mingle with local brewers, winemakers and chefs for a savory weekend of tasting and education. This year's event adds a "Meet the Cheesemakers" reception, while seminars, pairings, cheese-making classes and demonstrations, and farm tours following every step of the cheese-making process make it as educational as it is tasty. Guests can sample and buy products from more than 75 cheesemakers at Sunday's grand finale, the Marketplace.
Vitals: March 22-24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $35-$135. 745 Baywood Drive, Petaluma. (707) 523-3728, www.artisancheesefestival.com.
-- Sipping with Fido in Napa: No leaving your faithful friend behind if you hit the wine trail next weekend. After its wildly successful inaugural event last year, Pawsport Napa Valley is back with complimentary tastings at 20 wineries that welcome pooches, wine and food pairings that include dog treats, winery tours and meet-and-greets with winery dogs. New this year: discounts at restaurants and pet-friendly hotels for Pawsport holders. March 22-25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $75. www.napahumane.org, (707) 255-8118.
-- Get a clue, in Gold Country: Amador County's 49er Treasure Trail is part treasure hunt, part "Amazing Race," on a manageable scale in the heart of Gold Country. Teams ride the rails on a handcar, pan for gold, perform a play and play an Indian game. Speed isn't the only way to win; prizes also go to the slowest team, the one with the best costumes, and the one that travels farthest. March 22-23, from 5-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. $15 per team member. (877) 868-7262, www.touramador.com.


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The WTO Agreement on Rules of Origin: Implications for South Asia
From neutral trade policy devices employed to identity country of origin of commodities, the rules of origin are emerging as protectionist tools. Nation-states, as they are increasingly denied of conventional trade policy tools, are reasserting themselves by evolving new and less visible weapons of intervention. The misuse of rules of origin as protectionist tools is widely reported from PTAs among developed countries, such as EEC and NAFTA. More recently, non-preferential rules of origin are also being used for protectionist purpose. [Working Paper No. 353]
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Caspian – SDK Anthem feat. Snak The Ripper [Video]
Vancouver, BC – What you know about the Stompdown Killaz? Caspian's new video featuring Snak The Ripper pretty much sums up everything you need to know; these guys are rebelious, ambitious and stealing the spotlight from most your favorite rappers. Just about all of the crew makes a cameo in this Stuey Kubrick video that'll have you wishing your team was this bad ass. Be on the lookout for Caspian's album P.O.P dropping July 10th and check the video after the jump.
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Roundup: 22,000 vie for 300 Delta jobs; consumers earn, spend more; more
22,000 apply for 300 jobs at Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines Inc., the world's second-largest carrier, received 22,000 applications for about 300 flight attendant jobs in the first week after posting the positions outside the company. The applications arrived at a rate of two per minute, CEO Richard Anderson told workers in a weekly recorded message. Applicants will be interviewed in January, and those hired will begin flying in June for the peak travel season. "We're hunting for foreign-language speakers as we continue to expand to all points around the globe," Anderson said. "We are experiencing a phenomenal response to the job posting."
Durable goods orders up, signal investment plans
Companies increased their orders for long-lasting manufactured goods in November, with a second consecutive monthly gain in a key category that reflects businesses' investment plans. The Commerce Department said on Friday that orders for durable goods rose a seasonally adjusted 0.7 percent in November, compared with October, when orders had risen 1.1 percent. Orders for core capital goods — considered a proxy for business investment — rose 2.7 percent in November after a revised 3.2 percent gain in October, which was the biggest increase in 10 months. The two big gains came after a period of weakness raised concerns about flagging business investment, a driving force in the recovery.
Consumers spend, earn more in November
Consumers spent and earned more in November, reflecting a rebound from the disruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy. The Commerce Department said consumer spending rose 0.4 percent compared with October. Personal income jumped 0.6 percent, the biggest gain in 11 months. Wages and salaries rose $41.1 billion in November. Sandy had reduced wages at an annual rate of $18.2 billion in October. Spending had fallen 0.1 percent in October compared with September.
GE to buy aviation unit of Italy's Avio for $4.3B
Industrial conglomerate General Electric Co. plans to buy the aviation business of Italian manufacturer Avio for $4.3 billion to expand its jet propulsion business and strengthen its supply chain. The Fairfield, Conn., company said on Friday that it wants to build its supply chain as it ramps up engine production. The deal also gives GE a chance to offer Avio products outside the aviation industry — in power generation, oil and marine products.
• Walgreen said fiscal first-quarter earnings fell nearly 26 percent as the nation's largest drugstore chain filled fewer prescriptions and absorbed costs tied to recent acquisitions and Hurricane Sandy. The Deerfield, Ill., company earned $413 million, or 43 cents per share, in the three months ended Nov. 30. That compares with net income of $554 million, or 63 cents per share, a year ago. Walgreen said this month that revenue fell nearly 5 percent in the quarter to $17.34 billion.
Other business news
• Drilling rigs targeting oil dropped by the most in a single week in 20 years as a 10 percent decline in crude prices this year prompted energy producers to scale back exploration. Oil rigs slid by 41 to 1,340, the lowest level since April, data posted on Baker Hughes Inc.'s website show. They fell by 44 in the week of Dec. 18, 1992. It was the fifth consecutive decline, the oilfield-services company based in Houston said. Natural gas rigs rose by 13 to 429, an 11-week high. The gas rig count has shrunken to less than a third of its peak in August 2008 because of a switch from dry gas to more profitable crude and natural gas liquids drilling.
• FirstEnergy Corp., the parent company of West Penn Power and Penn Power, said its Jersey Central Power & Light unit is expected to have $680 million in costs associated with Hurricane Sandy. The company's total cost estimate from the storm is $900 million, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Mylan Inc. said it settled patent litigation over its copy of a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease. Cecil-based Mylan said it settled with Orion Corp., a Finland-based company that makes the Parkinson's drug Comtan. The deal allows Mylan to begin selling generic Comtan, known as Entacapone, on April 1, 2013. No other details of the settlement, which is subject to review by federal authorities, were released. Entacapone had U.S. sales of $104.9 million in the 12 months ended Sept. 30.
— Staff and wire reports


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Obama: 'I'm the nominee'
Barack Obama will officially claim the Democratic Party's nomination Tuesday night, according to his prepared remarks.
"Tonight, I can stand before you and say that I will be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States," Obama said in his victory speech after effectively locking up the Democratic nomination.
Despite an unexpected loss in South Dakota, Obama still secured commitments from a majority of Democratic delegates. As polls closed in Montana, which Obama won, as expected, 26.5 superdelegates announced they would endorse Obama.
Hillary Clinton scored an unexpected upset in South Dakota's primary Tuesday night, according to network projections. But the result was ultimately meaningless as it didn't prevent Obama from securing commitments of a majority of Democratic delegates.
Various reports have indicated that she is now seeking to become Obama's running mate; she told supporters Tuesday night that she's making no decisions yet.
NBC correspondent Andrea Mitchell reported she wants to have a private conversation with Obama before deciding her future plans.
"She doesn't want to concede or embrace him until she's had a chance to sit down with him and explore what is on his mind and her mind," Mitchell reported on MSNBC based on her conversations with Clinton campaign officials. The meeting could happen as soon as Wednesday evening, when both Obama and Clinton will be in New York, according to Mitchell.
Obama reportedly called Clinton Tuesday night but was unable to reach her. He left a message congratulating her on the South Dakota win and asking for a call back.
Clinton's public schedule does not include any events beyond her Wednesday address to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
With 31 pledged delegates at stake in South Dakota and Montana, Obama is guaranteed to achieve 2,118 delegate commitments Tuesday night, no matter whether he wins those states or not. His campaign released news of a slew of superdelegate endorsements throughout the day Tuesday, and he was just eight delegates short of the magic number as of 8:15 p.m., according to the campaign's tally.
The Associated Press reported early Tuesday afternoon that Obama would clinch the delegate count, and that assessment was soon backed up by ABC News.
By unveiling dozens of endorsements from superdelegates -- along with the support of elected delegates who had been pledged to former Sen. John Edwards -- Obama assured he would get to his magic number Tuesday night, no matter what.
Indeed, attention shifted almost completely from the results in South Dakota and New Hampshire. As South Dakota polls closed at 9 p.m., NBC News joined its fellow networks in declaring Obama the presumptive nominee. That exit polls showed the state was too close to call was virtually an afterthought, despite the fact that Obama had long been expected to win the state.
Naturally, the superdelegates whose pledged support pushed Obama over the top could still change their minds, and nothing will become official until the Democrats' convention in August. Barring an unexpected turn of events though, Obama will begin transitioning to general election mode, and he and Clinton will need to begin repairing the rift in the Democratic Party that has opened during their brutal, protracted primary race.
Obama was set to deliver his remarks from St. Paul, Minn., at the same arena where GOP nominee John McCain will formally accept the Republican nomination later this summer. Obama said McCain has "served his country heroically" but would not offer the change the country needs.
Its not change when John McCain decided to stand with George Bush ninety-five percent of the time, as he did in the Senate last year.
It's not change when he offers four more years of Bush economic policies that have failed to create well-paying jobs, or insure our workers, or help Americans afford the skyrocketing cost of college policies that have lowered the real incomes of the average American family, widened the gap between Wall Street and Main Street, and left our children with a mountain of debt.
And it's not change when he promises to continue a policy in Iraq that asks everything of our brave men and women in uniform and nothing of Iraqi politicians a policy where all we look for are reasons to stay in Iraq, while we spend billions of dollars a month on a war that isn't making the American people any safer.
Obama also praised his vanquished Democratic primary opponent Hillary Clinton, crediting her with running an exceptional campaign and perhaps previewing the role she would play in an Obama administration.
"When we finally win the battle for universal health care in this country, she will be central to that victory. When we transform our energy policy and lift our children out of poverty, it will be because she worked to help make it happen," he said. "Our party and our country are better off because of her, and I am a better candidate for having had the honor to compete with Hillary Rodham Clinton."
Clinton seems to be angling for the No. 2 spot on an Obama ticket, telling New York lawmakers earlier Tuesday she is "open to" being Obama's vice president.
Clinton's comments raised anew the prospect of what many Democrats have called a "Dream Ticket" that would put a black man and a woman on the same ballot, but Obama's aides were noncommittal. "We're not in the presidential phase here. We're going to close out the nominating fight and then we'll consider that," David Axelrod, Obama's top strategist, told reporters aboard the candidate's plan en route to Minnesota.
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Tonight, after fifty-four hard-fought contests, our primary season has finally come to an end.
Sixteen months have passed since we first stood together on the steps of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Thousands of miles have been traveled. Millions of voices have been heard. And because of what you said because you decided that change must come to Washington; because you believed that this year must be different than all the rest; because you chose to listen not to your doubts or your fears but to your greatest hopes and highest aspirations, tonight we mark the end of one historic journey with the beginning of another a journey that will bring a new and better day to America. Tonight, I can stand before you and say that I will be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.
I want to thank every American who stood with us over the course of this campaign through the good days and the bad; from the snows of Cedar Rapids to the sunshine of Sioux Falls. And tonight I also want to thank the men and woman who took this journey with me as fellow candidates for President.
At this defining moment for our nation, we should be proud that our party put forth one of the most talented, qualified field of individuals ever to run for this office. I have not just competed with them as rivals, I have learned from them as friends, as public servants, and as patriots who love America and are willing to work tirelessly to make this country better. They are leaders of this party, and leaders that America will turn to for years to come.
That is particularly true for the candidate who has traveled further on this journey than anyone else. Senator Hillary Clinton has made history in this campaign not just because shes a woman who has done what no woman has done before, but because shes a leader who inspires millions of Americans with her strength, her courage, and her commitment to the causes that brought us here tonight.
Weve certainly had our differences over the last sixteen months. But as someone whos shared a stage with her many times, I can tell you that what gets Hillary Clinton up in the morning even in the face of tough odds is exactly what sent her and Bill Clinton to sign up for their first campaign in Texas all those years ago; what sent her to work at the Childrens Defense Fund and made her fight for health care as First Lady; what led her to the United States Senate and fueled her barrier-breaking campaign for the presidency an unyielding desire to improve the lives of ordinary Americans, no matter how difficult the fight may be. And you can rest assured that when we finally win the battle for universal health care in this country, she will be central to that victory. When we transform our energy policy and lift our children out of poverty, it will be because she worked to help make it happen. Our party and our country are better off because of her, and I am a better candidate for having had the honor to compete with Hillary Rodham Clinton.
There are those who say that this primary has somehow left us weaker and more divided. Well I say that because of this primary, there are millions of Americans who have cast their ballot for the very first time. There are Independents and Republicans who understand that this election isnt just about the party in charge of Washington, its about the need to change Washington. There are young people, and African-Americans, and Latinos, and women of all ages who have voted in numbers that have broken records and inspired a nation.
All of you chose to support a candidate you believe in deeply. But at the end of the day, we arent the reason you came out and waited in lines that stretched block after block to make your voice heard. You didnt do that because of me or Senator Clinton or anyone else. You did it because you know in your hearts that at this moment a moment that will define a generation we cannot afford to keep doing what weve been doing. We owe our children a better future. We owe our country a better future. And for all those who dream of that future tonight, I say let us begin the work together. Let us unite in common effort to chart a new course for America.
In just a few short months, the Republican Party will arrive in St. Paul with a very different agenda. They will come here to nominate John McCain, a man who has served this country heroically. I honor that service, and I respect his many accomplishments, even if he chooses to deny mine. My differences with him are not personal; they are with the policies he has proposed in this campaign.
Because while John McCain can legitimately tout moments of independence from his party in the past, such independence has not been the hallmark of his presidential campaign.
Its not change when John McCain decided to stand with George Bush ninety-five percent of the time, as he did in the Senate last year.
Its not change when he offers four more years of Bush economic policies that have failed to create well-paying jobs, or insure our workers, or help Americans afford the skyrocketing cost of college policies that have lowered the real incomes of the average American family, widened the gap between Wall Street and Main Street, and left our children with a mountain of debt.
And its not change when he promises to continue a policy in Iraq that asks everything of our brave men and women in uniform and nothing of Iraqi politicians a policy where all we look for are reasons to stay in Iraq, while we spend billions of dollars a month on a war that isnt making the American people any safer.
So Ill say this there are many words to describe John McCains attempt to pass off his embrace of George Bushs policies as bipartisan and new. But change is not one of them.
Change is a foreign policy that doesnt begin and end with a war that shouldve never been authorized and never been waged. I wont stand here and pretend that there are many good options left in Iraq, but whats not an option is leaving our troops in that country for the next hundred years especially at a time when our military is overstretched, our nation is isolated, and nearly every other threat to America is being ignored.
We must be as careful getting out of Iraq as we were careless getting in - but start leaving we must. Its time for Iraqis to take responsibility for their future. Its time to rebuild our military and give our veterans the care they need and the benefits they deserve when they come home. Its time to refocus our efforts on al Qaedas leadership and Afghanistan, and rally the world against the common threats of the 21st century terrorism and nuclear weapons; climate change and poverty; genocide and disease. Thats what change is.
Change is realizing that meeting todays threats requires not just our firepower, but the power of our diplomacy tough, direct diplomacy where the President of the United States isnt afraid to let any petty dictator know where America stands and what we stand for. We must once again have the courage and conviction to lead the free world. That is the legacy of Roosevelt, and Truman, and Kennedy. Thats what the American people want. Thats what change is.
Change is building an economy that rewards not just wealth, but the work and workers who created it. Its understanding that the struggles facing working families cant be solved by spending billions of dollars on more tax breaks for big corporations and wealthy CEOs, but by giving a the middle-class a tax break, and investing in our crumbling infrastructure, and transforming how we use energy, and improving our schools, and renewing our commitment to science and innovation. Its understanding that fiscal responsibility and shared prosperity can go hand-in-hand, as they did when Bill Clinton was President.
John McCain has spent a lot of time talking about trips to Iraq in the last few weeks, but maybe if he spent some time taking trips to the cities and towns that have been hardest hit by this economy cities in Michigan, and Ohio, and right here in Minnesota hed understand the kind of change that people are looking for.
Maybe if he went to Iowa and met the student who works the night shift after a full day of class and still cant pay the medical bills for a sister whos ill, hed understand that she cant afford four more years of a health care plan that only takes care of the healthy and wealthy. She needs us to pass health care plan that guarantees insurance to every American who wants it and brings down premiums for every family who needs it. Thats the change we need.
Maybe if he went to Pennsylvania and met the man who lost his job but cant even afford the gas to drive around and look for a new one, hed understand that we cant afford four more years of our addiction to oil from dictators. That man needs us to pass an energy policy that works with automakers to raise fuel standards, and makes corporations pay for their pollution, and oil companies invest their record profits in a clean energy future an energy policy that will create millions of new jobs that pay well and cant be outsourced. Thats the change we need.
And maybe if he spent some time in the schools of South Carolina or St. Paul or where he spoke tonight in New Orleans, hed understand that we cant afford to leave the money behind for No Child Left Behind; that we owe it to our children to invest in early childhood education; to recruit an army of new teachers and give them better pay and more support; to finally decide that in this global economy, the chance to get a college education should not be a privilege for the wealthy few, but the birthright of every American. Thats the change we need in America. Thats why Im running for President.
The other side will come here in September and offer a very different set of policies and positions, and that is a debate I look forward to. It is a debate the American people deserve. But what you dont deserve is another election thats governed by fear, and innuendo, and division. What you wont hear from this campaign or this party is the kind of politics that uses religion as a wedge, and patriotism as a bludgeon that sees our opponents not as competitors to challenge, but enemies to demonize. Because we may call ourselves Democrats and Republicans, but we are Americans first. We are always Americans first.
Despite what the good Senator from Arizona said tonight, I have seen people of differing views and opinions find common cause many times during my two decades in public life, and I have brought many together myself. Ive walked arm-in-arm with community leaders on the South Side of Chicago and watched tensions fade as black, white, and Latino fought together for good jobs and good schools. Ive sat across the table from law enforcement and civil rights advocates to reform a criminal justice system that sent thirteen innocent people to death row. And Ive worked with friends in the other party to provide more children with health insurance and more working families with a tax break; to curb the spread of nuclear weapons and ensure that the American people know where their tax dollars are being spent; and to reduce the influence of lobbyists who have all too often set the agenda in Washington.
In our country, I have found that this cooperation happens not because we agree on everything, but because behind all the labels and false divisions and categories that define us; beyond all the petty bickering and point-scoring in Washington, Americans are a decent, generous, compassionate people, united by common challenges and common hopes. And every so often, there are moments which call on that fundamental goodness to make this country great again.
So it was for that band of patriots who declared in a Philadelphia hall the formation of a more perfect union; and for all those who gave on the fields of Gettysburg and Antietam their last full measure of devotion to save that same union.
So it was for the Greatest Generation that conquered fear itself, and liberated a continent from tyranny, and made this country home to untold opportunity and prosperity.
So it was for the workers who stood out on the picket lines; the women who shattered glass ceilings; the children who braved a Selma bridge for freedoms cause.
So it has been for every generation that faced down the greatest challenges and the most improbable odds to leave their children a world thats better, and kinder, and more just.
And so it must be for us.
America, this is our moment. This is our time. Our time to turn the page on the policies of the past. Our time to bring new energy and new ideas to the challenges we face. Our time to offer a new direction for the country we love.
The journey will be difficult. The road will be long. I face this challenge with profound humility, and knowledge of my own limitations. But I also face it with limitless faith in the capacity of the American people. Because if we are willing to work for it, and fight for it, and believe in it, then I am absolutely certain that generations from now, we will be able to look back and tell our children that this was the moment when we began to provide care for the sick and good jobs to the jobless; this was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal; this was the moment when we ended a war and secured our nation and restored our image as the last, best hope on Earth. This was the moment this was the time when we came together to remake this great nation so that it may always reflect our very best selves, and our highest ideals. Thank you, God Bless you, and may God Bless the United States of America.


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The name might not sound familiar – not yet.
But I'm hoping that soon you'll be on a first-name basis with my friend Elizabeth Espinosa, referencing her in the same first-name-only way you do when you talk about that other news-anchor-turned-mega-famous-talk-show-host from Chicago – Oprah.
Elizabeth recently landed a much-coveted spot as a contestant on the Oprah Winfrey Network's reality show "Your Own Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star." It's a competition among 10 men and women vying to win their own talk show.
How coveted?
To start with, more than 9,500 would-be talk show hosts from across the country submitted online videos, hoping to show they had the chops to be the next Oprah. Then, an additional 6,100 people showed up to audition at open casting calls in California (including Orange County), Texas, New Jersey and Georgia.
All of this just in the hope of making it to the final 10. Once in the finals, they went through a "host boot camp" on the reality show, which began airing Jan. 7.
So far, Elizabeth has survived the first two elimination rounds. And if I had to place my bet on anyone it would be on her.
She's got the personality, the drive, and the experience of being in front of the camera as a KTLA Channel 5 news reporter/anchor, her day job right now.
But that's not the only reason why I'm rooting for Elizabeth to land her own show.
Now, I admit, I'm biased for my pal. We met when we were both starting in the news industry, surviving on meager salaries by jamming a pile of friends into one hotel room at journalism conferences.
But looking at this competition for what each contestant says they have to offer, Elizabeth's pitch intrigues me the most. Elizabeth plans to cover issues that often get shortchanged in the mainstream media, issues such as the obstacles faced by people with disabilities.
The other contestants? One is pitching a show on fun and easy cooking – an idea that's been done, again and again. It's called the Food Network.
Another contestant wants to take viewers on his weight loss journey. Yawn! (Plus, didn't we already go on that journey with Oprah?)
What Oprah has done best is shine a spotlight on issues that needed to be addressed. When sexual abuse was still a taboo topic, Oprah tackled it head on, opening up about being raped and molested. Likewise, she's addressed topics like AIDS and HIV, not sensationally, but with sensitivity and intelligence.
That's what Elizabeth wants to do, but with her own twist.
As a package, the Los Angeles native brings a lot to the table. She's the daughter of Mexican and Salvadoran immigrants. She's the middle of three siblings, including a brother, Christian, who suffered brain damage at birth after his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck and reduced his oxygen supply.
Elizabeth has spent a lifetime at her brother's side. She's helped her parents raise Christian, now 27, and she's been there to fight his battles for care and services.
In this recession, the area of state-provided services for people with disabilities has been hit hard. But how often do you see this problem front and center on the 5 o'clock news? Elizabeth wants to change that.
"I'm blessed that I've grown up with a disabled brother because I know the challenges they face, not just the financial aspect, but also the social aspect," Elizabeth says.
She's aiming to reach those outside of the disabled community who may believe they aren't affected.
"The fact is we're all one day, if not one hour, away from being disabled in an accident," she says. "For me, it's about raising a voice for the issues that we haven't been exposed to, and I mean in depth."
Given her upbringing — raised in a bilingual, bicultural world, in which she moved fluidly between the communities of immigrant and native-born Latinos – Elizabeth says that if she had her own show she would also aim to cover issues such as the immigration reform debate.
"I'm such a firm believer that hatred is ignorance … I think that the more we learn, the more there's an ability for all of us to work together and not against each other…," Elizabeth says.
"…We have to create a true dialogue in this country on immigration."
Given that demographers predict by 2050 one in four Americans will be of Latino heritage, dialogues like this are crucial if we want to move forward. Elizabeth understands this.
Her goal is not to do Oprah all over again, but to take the best that Oprah was – a talk-show host who empowers people – and shine a light on social issues. In doing so, she hopes viewers can learn something new from every show.
"The bigger goal is to let the world know that I'm passionate about raising a voice that's not being heard," says Elizabeth, who is committed to this vision regardless of the reality show's outcome.
Yes, the competition may be fierce, but that won't stop Elizabeth Espinosa. Or, as I like to call her, Elizabeth.
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