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On October 5, 2009, President Obama issued Executive Order (EO) 13514- Federal Leadership in Environment, Energy, and Economic Performance- aimed at making ambitious and broad improvements in the overall sustainability of the federal government. The order requires all federal agencies to inventory their greenhouse gas emissions, set emissions reduction targets, and develop strategies and action plans for meeting a wide range of sustainability goals encompassing water and energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The EO puts the federal agencies in the position of being trail blazers. This ambitious goal presents great opportunities for green transformation and its own set of unique challenges. Noblis is pleased to announce a panel discussion on "Leading the Way: Federal Green Initiatives," where key public sector stakeholders will discuss the strategies they are pursuing, the challenges they are facing and expect to encounter, and steps they are taking to ensure the success of their sustainability initiatives.
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Stephen R. Leeds– Senior Counselor to the Administrator, U.S. General Services Administration
Mary Catherine Pleffner– Director for Administrative Services, Office of the Secretary, United States Department of Commerce
Dr. Thomas Armstrong – Senior Advisor for Climate Change, U.S. Department of the Interior
Dr. David L. Evans– Director, Center for Sustainability, Noblis
Marguerite Coffey– Director, Office of Management Policy, Rightsizing and Innovation (M/PRI), U.S. State Department
Michelle Moore– Obama Administration's Federal Environmental Executive
Beverly Kirk
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Bevkirk International
Beverly Kirk is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bevkirk International, a professional media services company providing media messaging strategy, interview preparation, training and coaching to executives and others in the public eye, voiceover work, speechwriting and editing, opinion analysis and editorial writing. In addition, Ms. Kirk is an excellent public speaker, covering topics such as politics, media, their impact on each other, and the state of television news, diversity and race, and national security.
Prior to founding Bevkirk International, Ms. Kirk anchored Live Tonight, Federal News Tonight, and the Latenight Report on NewsChannel 8, the local cable station serving the Washington, DC television market and was a fill-in anchor on sister station WJLA/ABC7. She wrote a blog and established Federal News Tonight as THE place for news concerning the federal government and workforce and Beltway politics.
Ms. Kirk's journalism career also included a stint as an anchor of hourly newsbriefs produced by National Public Radio for PBS stations around the country and as a correspondent for NBC News Channel, the affiliate news service of NBC News, covering September 11th and the War on Terrorism, the 2000 Summer Olympics, 2000 Presidential Election, the DC Sniper Attacks, the Clinton Impeachment, and other breaking news events for all NBC stations. In addition, she contributed occasional feature stories to the Weekend Edition of the NBC Nightly News.
Before joining NBC News Channel, Ms. Kirk was an anchor and local government reporter for WLEX-TV in Lexington, Kentucky, where she also produced and hosted the station's monthly minority public affairs program. Ms. Kirk began her television news career at WBKO-TV in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where she anchored the morning and midday news.
A native of Kentucky, Ms. Kirk holds a Master of Arts degree in Diplomacy and International Commerce with a focus on International Politics from the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky. She also is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Western Kentucky University with degrees in History and Broadcasting.
Ms. Kirk is very involved in her community. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the World Affairs Council of Washington, DC and is a Fellow at Atlantik-Bruecke, a Berlin-based think tank focused on U.S.-German relations and Transatlantic affairs, as well as a sustaining member of the Junior League of Washington and a National Advisory Board Member of the University of Kentucky Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues. She is also a co-founder of Iask, Inc., a service organization dedicated to helping women of color achieve their full potential.
Stephen R. Leeds was appointed as Senior Counselor to the Administrator for the U.S. General Services Administration on August 10, 2009. As Senior Counselor, Leeds advises and assists the Administrator on a variety of GSA's enterprise initiatives. He also coordinates the activities of the Regional Administrators.
Leeds has been designated the Senior Accountable Official for Recovery, placing him in charge of the agency's efforts to implement the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. He is also the Agency Senior Sustainability Officer, leading GSA's efforts under Executive Orders 13423 and 13514 to fulfill GSA's responsibilities and opportunities under those EOs as well as assisting GSA's Federal agency customers with solutions to help them integrate sustainability throughout their agencies and achieve their sustainability goals.
Leeds has been involved in commercial real estate for more than 35 years. Before coming to GSA he was a founding partner of the Atlanta law firm, Rogers & Hardin LLP, where he was Chief Operating Officer, a Member of the Executive Committee, and specialized in commercial real estate.
Throughout his career, Leeds has been active in real estate and economic development matters, having served as an emeritus trustee of the Georgia Research Alliance, and a member and chair of the Board of Directors of the Georgia World Congress Center during the facility's largest expansion. He has also been involved with civic, community and arts organizations in the Atlanta area. Leeds was a member of the National Finance Committee for the Obama Campaign. Earlier, he served as chair for former Senator Max Cleland's campaigns and committees as well as his principal advisor and in various capacities with the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Leeds graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in business and received a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan.
Mrs. Mary Catherine Pleffner was appointed to the position of Director for Administrative Services in the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Commerce in January 2010. In this position, Mrs. Pleffner oversees Departmental policy and programs for a variety of administrative functions, including energy and environmental management, real and personal property, and travel and transportation, among others. She also has operational responsibility for Commerce Headquarters, and is currently overseeing the Herbert C. Hoover Building Renovation and Modernization Project on behalf of the Department, a complex 12-year, $958 million project. Ms. Pleffner holds a Masters of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland and a Masters in Management from Purdue University.
Prior to this position, Mrs. Pleffner was detailed to the U.S. Africa Command in February 2008 to assist in standing up the Command, serving first as the Deputy Director for Resources, then as Special Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Africa Command. Prior to her assignment to the Africa Command, Mrs. Pleffner served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management Services and Chief Financial Officer for Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). Her responsibilities included administration and execution of EDA's $250 million Economic Development Assistance Program, management of an $800 million Revolving Loan Fund Program, and supervision of EDA's six regional offices and operations. As EDA's senior career SES member, Mrs. Pleffner served as the Assistant Secretary's policy advisor and senior spokesperson to OMB and Congress on budget, program and organizational matters.
Mrs. Pleffner began her federal career in 1989 as the Chief of Fiscal Operations at the Aircraft Repair and Supply Center for the U.S. Coast Guard in North Carolina. In 1994, Mrs. Pleffner transferred to Major Systems Acquisition for Information Technology at Coast Guard Headquarters. Following her service with the Coast Guard, Mrs. Pleffner served as the Assistant Inspector General for Management at the U.S. Agency for International Development until 1999, when she moved to EDA. Prior to her service with the Federal Government, Mrs. Pleffner was Comptroller for the Prince George's Private Industry Council. Mrs. Pleffner began her professional career in 1988 working for M.T. Charlton and Associates as a staff accountant and auditor.
Dr. Thomas Armstrong is the U.S. Department of the Interior's Senior Advisor for Climate Change and is responsible for the implementation of Secretary Salazar's Executive Order on climate change (S.O. 3289), as well as the development of the Department's climate change-related policies, organizational elements and budget strategies. During his career, Tom has served as the principal for DOI to the United States Global Change Research Program, the DOI lead for the World Climate Conference, the United States Head of Delegation for the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP), Co-Lead for development of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) response to Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Implementation Plan, a United States delegate for the United Nations Framework Council on Climate Change, advisor on USGS' International Polar Year activities, a DOI principal to the CEQ Adaptation Taskforce, and as Chair of the Science Committee for the Department of the Interior Climate Change Task Force. Tom has also participated in numerous testimonies and briefings to various Congressional Committees and high-level briefings for DOI at various international forums regarding climate change and circum-Arctic activities.
As director of Noblis' Center for Sustainability: Earth, Energy & Climate, Dr. Evans is responsible for building company-wide science-based initiatives. His initial efforts are focused on an emerging Noblis program to aid federal, state, and local governments in developing strategies to adapt to climate change. He is also working to expand existing programs in ocean, atmosphere, space, energy, and environmental science and engineering. Dr. Evans is an expert in coastal, ocean, marine, atmospheric, climate, and space and geophysical sciences. He worked as the leader of the United States Global Climate Change Research Program; managed programs in nautical charting and coastal zone management; and received a meritorious service Presidential Rank Award for his leadership and management at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Prior to joining Noblis, he was the Under Secretary for Science at the Smithsonian Institution; Assistant Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research; Deputy Assistant Administrator of NOAA for the National Marine Fisheries Service and National Ocean Service; Program Manager for the Physical Oceanography Program at the Office of Naval Research; and a tenured professor of oceanography at the University of Rhode Island. Dr. Evans is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Meteorological Society and the American Geophysical Union. Dr. Evans received a Ph.D. in physical oceanography from the University of Rhode Island, a BA in mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania and is the author of numerous scientific and popular publications.
Marguerite Coffey is the Director of the Office of Management Policy, Rightsizing and Innovation (M/PRI). She served in the former Office of Management Policy (M/P) for eight years prior to becoming Director of the new M/PRI in 2007; appointed by the Secretary of State to the rank of equivalent of Assistant Secretary.
Throughout her career, Ms. Coffey has served in a wide range of management positions, including Administration, Consular Affairs, Diplomatic Security, Management Policy and Information Resource Management, where she served as Executive Director – managing the Department's strategic planning process for information technology. She completed the Senior Executive Service (SES) Development Program in 2004 and did her candidate developmental project at the Foreign Service Institute's School of Leadership and Management.
In 1998, Ms. Coffey joined M/P as the Project Director for the Department's 1999-2000 Emergency Security Appropriation. She was appointed M/P's Deputy Director in 2002 and its Managing Director in 2006. As a member of the Career SES, Ms. Coffey has been actively involved in the Department's Civil Service Mentoring program since its inception in 2002. Ms. Coffey also serves as an FSI adjunct faculty member and frequently participates in management seminars and classes as a guest speaker. She served on three Administration transitions teams in 2000, 2004 and 2008. Ms. Coffey is coordinating the implementation of Department projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the Economic Stimulus) and serves as the Executive Secretary of the Department's Greening Council.
Ms. Coffey has a Masters of Public Administration from the American University in Washington, D.C. and a Bachelor of Arts from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She and her husband, Tom Greig, live in Arlington, Virginia.
Michelle Moore is the Obama Administration's Federal Environmental Executive, and is responsible for promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship throughout the federal government's operations. Housed within the White House Council on Environmental Quality, the Office stewards the implementation of President Obama's Executive Order on Federal Sustainability (EO 13514) and the GreenGov initiative.
Prior to joining CEQ, Michelle was Senior Vice President of Policy and Public Affairs at the U.S. Green Building Council, a non-profit organization that developed and oversees the LEED certification system. She holds a Master's of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and a BA from Emory University.
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- Ergonomically designed stool lets you spend more time in the garden
- Rocks with you as you bend and reach
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- Plastic, steel
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I have recently had a knee replacement and have tried the knee pads. This is so much better.I can reach everything just by turning the seat.I would really miss my garden if I didn't have this seat!
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Very useful when weeding and when planting flowers. Lightweight when carrying to the garden. Adjustable height
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gardening can be hard on the back, having to lean over much of the time. This product enables you to sit while weeding etc.
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I really enjoy and use my seat. The cushion that you must buy separately, needs more padding. A few hours on it and the cushion is no longer fluffy. The chair swivels but that does not mean the bottom rollers follow in the same direction. It would save time gardening and pain on your joints and back, if the chair could move in sync with the bottom rollers. It has a few flaws but over all is a good purchase. I use my chair daily outside in my garden. I like the tractor this company has as well. The chair however is a lot more practical if you wish to garden somewhere other then just at your house. Very pleased with product overall
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Gardnerville motorcyclist killed in Kingsbury accident
July 31, 2014
A Gardnerville Ranchos resident was killed Wednesday night when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle on Kingsbury Grade.
Daniel Holland, 45, was killed in the accident while riding down the Grade on a 2009 Harley Davidson at about 11:22 p.m.
Trooper Dave Gibson said the initial investigation indicates Holland crossed the centerline in a curve, and laid the motorcycle down in an attempt to prevent a collision.
His momentum carried him into the path of a 1999 Mercury Mystique driven by Gardnerville Ranchos resident David Villela, 64. Villela was not injured in the accident, according to Gibson.
Holland was transported from the scene.
Gibson said the highway was closed for about two hours. No citation was issued, and there was no indication of drugs or alcohol in connection with the accident.


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STUNNED West Bay residents are counting the cost of a terrifying night of storms.
A number of households were evacuated as conditions became too dangerous to remain in their homes near the seafront.
Tons of roofing material were ripped away from apartments at Heron Court as the 70 mph storm force winds reached their height on Friday night.
One woman's car was buried by the heavy black felt, which smashed into houses behind causing serious damage.
But this morning, Saturday, as people came back to their homes, many said they were thankful that no-one was hurt.
And there was praise for the emergency services and military who led the evacuation in the worst weather conditions to hit the bay in decades.
Chas Clarke, who was sitting in his rented apartment in Heron Court as the storm reached its height said it was as though "a bomb had gone off".
"I knew it was bad but then there was an almighty bang.
"The roofs just came off all at once with such force that it bent the balcony railings and smashed into the houses behind.
"We were given the chance to leave and those what wanted to went up to the Crown Inn to start with.
"Then during the night, the army escorted those that wanted to, back to their homes.
"Some people went back and The George Inn put up anybody else for the rest of the night."
Mr Clarke said he has just bought another apartment in the complex to renovate to live in.
"I haven't had the chance to look at it yet, " he said. "I am hoping it escaped the worst of it.
"But I really want to thank all the emergency services who looked after us."
Bill Vickers, whose Edwardian home behind the flats was one of two to take the brunt of the damage was this morning contacting his insurance company.
His roof and dormer window was smashed by the roofing as it hit the building and then caused more damage as it slid down to the ground.
"It was very, very frightening, " he said.
"There was a huge bang as the roofing all blew off at once. We looked out of the window, saw what had happened and decided to stay put.
"The glass from the upper window went flying across the room and smashed in to the far wall."
Next door neighbour Sue Marks had no idea what was happening as she was making her way back from Birmingham after a flight to Exeter had been diverted.
Her home suffered serious damage to the roof and part of the front was crushed by the roofing.
"I got a call from someone who was out with the coastguard who told me what had happened," she said. "But at least nobody was hurt."
As high water passed at 7am this morning, winds were still strong but the prospect of flooding at West Bay receded.
West Bay Harbourmaster James Radcliffe said he had been up all night, trying to keep people safe, as the high tide whipped up by the winds overtopped the harbour wall for a time.
"Now I am going to see what the position is today, " he added.
"During the storm all we could do was think about safety."
The Esplanade was still closed this morning as waves continued to batter the promenade. The Environment Agency said it was monitoring the situation until all threat of flooding had passed.


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Let your child rush to the scene of any pretend fire when they ride the Metal Speedster Fire Truck Ride On by Schylling. This adorable ride on fire truck will get them to the scene quickly and makes pretend play as a firefighter so much fun. This sturdy ride on toy for toddlers has real wood ladders, a bright red steel body, and shiny chrome accents. It features geniune rubber tires, a real working horn, a working steering column, and much more. This cute realistic-looking toy fire engine measures 29.50 inches long and has a 42 pound weight limit. Your child will have hours of fun rescuing puppies, kittens, and putting out pretend fires.View More Award Winning Classic Schylling Toys
Alvin the Elephant Soft Toy goes hand in hand with his best friend, Meiya the Mouse. (In fact, you may want to buy both toys so that you have a backup for those times when one of them is in the wash!) The soft cloth body is topped with an organic, all natural rubber-like, molded elephant head, with big ears for your little one to chew on. The texture of the cloth body is inviting to little hands, and it lets your baby grab and squeeze. Like his friend Meiya, Alvin is machine washable and for ages newborn and up.
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Your little one will love pulling this adorable Hot Dog Pal behind them as they toddle around your home. This Pull Along Hot Dog Pal from Applepie Toys is low to ground and extremely long. He stands at 55 cm from the end of his tail to the point of his nose and can easily be snigged out from 100 paces. All toys are made from an eco-friendly wood material, so they are built to withstand years of use and indoor and outdoor fun. This is ideal for parents who are worried about the toys they purchase containing harmful contaminants in them.
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Looking for the perfect new baby/first baby memento? This little rocking horse figure comes in blue or pink, depending on what the new parents are expecting (boy or girl) and plays music. While it is a plush figure, it does have a music box inside and and is meant more for decoration and soothing baby than it is for playing with.Plays " Brahms Lullaby".
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When the shinjin has arisen, and the nembutsu says itself, it occurs jinen, spontaneously, naturally, or automatically. Jinen is the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese tzu-jan, "selfly," which is a popular term in Taoism. It came to be used by Buddhists for the manner in which Buddhas do without doing. It is a more or less exact equivalent of the Tibetan lhundrup, the spontaneously activity of the Vajra Realm. The difference between Jinen and lhundrup is not in the spontaneity, but in how one obtains it. In Vajrayana, one must progress through the stages before spontaneous action takes over. Shinran found that, in his experience, Amitabha picked him up and placed him directly in the spontaneous energy mode.
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The Avenger 7.3ft Turtle Base C-Stand Twin Kit consists of (2) of our sturdy, heavy-duty 7.3ft lightstands for supporting heavy lighting equipment, all in a rolling hard case. Key features include:
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Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are facilities other than hospitals that provide outpatient surgical services. ASCs are required to be licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) under state law 197.200, RSMo.
Most ASCs are also certified and approved to participate in the federal Medicare program by application and adherence to federal standards.
A small subset of ASCs may instead be licensed as either abortion providers or birthing centers by application and adherence to additional state licensure standards, found at 19 CSR 30-30.050-30.070 (for abortion) and 19 CSR 30-30.090-30.110 (for birthing).
DHSS licenses these facilities, performs initial and periodic surveys, as well as complaint investigations in regard to patient care services provided in ASCs.
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text: It was a battle on the beach this past weekend with both Beach Lacrosse & Hockey teams from the tri-state area competing for a chance to win the custom tiki trophies! Almost 300 games were played on the fields between Mariner's Landing & Surfside Piers with about 80 teams playing in total. Over 15 teams of champions accepted their tiki trophies on Sunday afternoon. Congratulations to all of the players who battled on the beach and played at the piers and the waterparks!


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You love William Shatner.
You admire his many and varied talents.
You appreciate his creativity and willingness to take risks.
You want to learn his master negotiation techniques.
You wish you could hang out with him.
Admit it. You want to BE William Shatner.
And now… you can (almost).
This collection of rules, illustrated with stories from Bill's illustrious life and career, will show you how Bill became WILLIAM SHATNER, larger than life and bigger than any role he ever played.
Shatner Rules is your guide to becoming William Shatner. Or, more accurately, beautifully Shatneresque.
Because let's face it... Shatner does rule, doesn't he?
©2011 William Shatner (P)2011 Penguin
My favorite genres are absurdist humor, Sci-fi & modern fantasy, but, as you can see, I'll read just about anything. Don't mind the typos.
"I can't believe he's 80!"
What's not to like. Cute stories about his life and career seasoned with the unique Shatner flavor. I only wish it was longer. If you like William Shatner than you like like this one.
"William Shatner DOES Rule!"
I have listened to this book three times already and am sure I will listen to it many more times in the future. I have shared it with family and friends and alike. The book is funny, irreverant, sweet and insightful. William Shatner speaks so easily and so freely in this book you actually feel more like a friend listening to another friend share stories rather than a reader. He doesn't hold back either. Mr. Shatner shares some real personal insights and experiences and doesn't shy away from talking about his Star Trek relationships, epiphanies and even failures.
Listening to this book is almost like having a heart to heart with one of the most successful actors on the planet. In this book he shares triumphs, life lessons and some truly funny stuff. As an actor this book holds lessons that are invaluable. As a pure straight up fan this book is simply priceless.
The standout character in this book is quite simply, William Shatner. He holds a mirror up to himself and his life and reveals to us the man, the actor, the husband, the creative mind, the grandfather. He shows himself as a real human being, flaws and all. Mr. Shatner is proud of his accomplishments, his highs and his lows and is not afraid to learn from all of it. In this book he shares his lessons and his fantastic, sardonic sense of humour and above all else: his intense gratitude for the life he lives. This man is a fighter and he makes you want to be one too.
While Mr. Shatner is a fantastic writer, clear, concise and capable of weaving many a fantastic mental picture with his words alone hearing his actual voice is the absolute icing on the cake. I hate to admit this, I am a voice actress after all, but this is one book that absolutely NO ONE else could have read as successfully. Mr. Shatner uses both his superb writing style and his intimate
William Shatner in his own words, the story of a gifted man.
I bought this book because I have been a fan of Mr. Shatner's from Captain Kirk all the way to Denny Crane and beyond. I thought it would be a great laugh. I was seriously surprised by how genuinely open he was in this book and how willing he was to lay his life wide open for readers to see. Listening to this book was like having one of Oprah's Lifeclasses/Master Classes shared with me in a private session. Very refreshing. It was a pleasure and an honor and I would highly recommend this reading experience to absolutely anyone of any age.
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"Bing! Rule - have a listen."
William Shatner aka Bill, has become know for his candor. Good dose here! I enjoyed the tales he tells from the perspective of being 80. Of course I loved Up Til Now. Rules isn't a sequel. It's a stand alone memoir containng many threads, culminating in the realization that life looks different from the other side of 80, but isn't any different.
It's a funny book with only one caveat - Bill gets carried away speaking Esperanto for many minutes and almost drove me crazy. I didn't see any particular reason for it, but he must have enjoyed it. Bing! Rule - say yes to this book.
"Bill Shatner's Ego as large as his sense of humor"
Everyone knows William Shatner has a HUGE ego, and when you listen to this book narrated by him you will also find out he has a terrific sense of humor, and doesn't take too many things seriously. ( Especially ex-startrek crew) For a man getting close to 90 his wit is sharp and right on. I found my self laughing out loud. I don't think you'll feel cheated listening to this, except it ends too quickly.
"Feel Good Funny and Beyond!"
I never understood the genius of this icon, or why he has become such a force of nature. Listening to this book has made it crystal clear! William Shatner is a character. Bill is an inspirational, no nonsense, talented, funny, honest, ambitious, hard working, authentic man. Bill explains how Shatner succeeded and continues to succeed. The book is so well paced and delivered that I'm sure it's better listened to than read. Mr. Shatner shares the wisdom & candid anecdotes of his 80 years, and his "tips" on attitude and success. While not a Trekkie, I understand the appeal of the franchise and its impact on pop culture. This is not a book for written for Trek fans only. If you want something in the smart/funny vein of Tina Fey's Bossypants, say YES to this book!
"Is there anyone Greater than The Shat-Man!"
I don't normally enjoy bios but Sir William Shatner has worked his glorious magic once again! It might be the memory of his TV performances or the confident sound of his commanding voice, but I was instantly put at ease and enjoyed every humour filled minute of this book. Buy it - I did and I'm VERY happy I did :)
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"Feels like "Up Till Now" outtakes, but still good."
Bill Shatner's enthusiastic narration.
There wasn't really a story here to begin with.
I can't think of one. This is an enjoyable and pretty humorous book, but not one that sticks with you with memorable moments.
Yes, pretty much.
I loved and adored "Up Till Now", and when I noticed that Shatner had yet another audiobook out, I was ecstatic. His performance here is as good as his narration of "Up Till Now", but regrettably there isn't much meat to the story - or lack thereof. The book consists of short chapters recounting "Shatner Rules", which are basically humorous tips by which to live your life and succeed in it. They are extremely tongue-in-cheek, though, so there is very little actual advice here, and the stories Shatner tells seem a bit Grade B, as if they were leftover material from "Up Till Now". He also chimes a bell to mark each rule which I found repetitive and annoying.
I can only really recommend this book to Shatner fans who liked "Up Till Now" and were left wanting more. If you just want to hear Shatner tell some amusing life stories and crack a few jokes, and aren't really concerned with being riveted and clamped to the edge of your seat, it's not an unworthy purchase. Either way, I'd start with "Up Till Now" first.
"Shatner Rules, Indeed"
Interesting, informative and hysterical.
While this book is similar to Shatner's last book,
I love hearing him narrate his books. He has a warm, distinct voice that brings the book to life in an effortlessly comedic way. It's a real treat.
If you like William Shatner, go ahead and pick up this audiobook. It's not as long or as captivating as
"Shatner on Shatner"
Listen to William Shatner ramble on about his life. He's pretty entertaining, but don't expect any revelations.
"Great read by a funny guy!"
If provided some light reading from among many others I have recently read. Shatner is a very funny man.
Learning about his life and his approach to it.
"This octogenarian rules!"
Published and narrated in 2011 at the ripe old age of 80 this is high calibre entertainment at its best.
Erudite, sharp, witty, inspirational!
Do yourself a favour and download now - you will not regret it.
"Absolutely hilarious!"
A really excellent listen for Shatner fans. Excellent reading, madness in delivery and some moments will have you crying with laughter, some will have you cringing. Enjoyed every minute - several times.
"A work of amusing excellence"
At the beginning of this audiobook I struggled to get into it, but when I did at the beginning of the second chapter I was hooked.
Shatner is a fine example of a human being and should be held as an example for young aspiring actors.
I thoroughly recommend this audiobook, and will listen to it again soon.
"Do yourself a favour!"
Bill (and William) Shatner deliver a relaxed, almost fireside, chat about life, the Shatnerverse and everything.
It's humourous, poignant, full of insight and, above all, bursting with the larger than life character of its writer/ reader.
Always a very personal affair you feel like you're having a one on one with an old friend.
Do yourself a favour - sit back, listen and revel in the stories of a life in entertainment ... it's worth your time.
A great and humorous look into the world of William Shatner. Made even better by the fact that he is narrating himself.
"A lost performance opportunity"
Back-ground on a long drive which provided a few laughs.
n amusing yarn which was sadly 'squeezed' presumably by Mr Shatners schedule forcing a machine-gun delivery rather then his previously... poetic... and unique... phrasing. Shatner is an acting legend; a genius in delivery of the written word - just not in this book (or Seeking Major Tom).
"Shatner's favourite subject is... Shatner!"
Why does George Takei hate him so much? Even WS doesn't know the answer to that. By the end of this hilarious look at the life of Shatner, you will realise two things: no-one who bursts his own bubble so often can be the awful egomaniac he is sometimes painted. 2) Life with Bill is a roller coaster, great fun, and never ever boring.
Just occasionally spoiled by Bill reading so fast! But you'd want no-one else to read it.
"a joy to listen to"
What a pleasure to take a peek into Mr Shatners life...beautifully narrated. ...just loved it....
"Very entertaining"
Very entertaining comedic insight into the life of William Shatter, and well read by him.
"Unique, strange, and worthy of wonder."
Yes. 100%. The voice of Shatner rules.
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William brings Shatner and he rules!
You won't believe he's eighty.
This guy has learnt something and he chooses to share. Cool!
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I have a ton of "vintage" discs including golf discs. I'm researching if what I have is collectible and sellable or just old! I haven't been able to find out a thing about one disc, a Discraft Eclipse. There are many newer Eclipses but I haven't found any mention of the one I have (new, unthrown) anywhere. Not on ebay, not online anywhere, not even on Discraft's own website. I bet I bought it in the early 80s, back when I went to every tournament I could get to.
If anyone here recognizes it could you tell me something about it? Original Eclipse? Rare? Best ever? I never threw it so I have no idea. I know how my Phantoms amd Aviars and Innova Aeros flew but not this one. Thanks. It's a little redder than the bright reddish-orange in this pic. Wish me luck on my first embed.


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Excitement is building at Trowbridge Rugby Club as fans and officials prepare for the biggest game in their history at Twickenham.
On Saturday the first team secured its place in the RFU Intermediate Cup Final at the iconic home of English rugby on May 4 by beating Guildford away by 19-17.
Fans and players alike were ecstatic but for now its business as usual for coach Steve Ojomoh, the former Bath and England star, and the team because they are preparing for another big match – this Saturday'spromotion play-off decider against Aylesbury, which could see them return to the South West (level six) League.
First team manager Nobby Knight is among those organising arrangements for the Twickenham game.
He travelled to the ground on Tuesday with the club's finance manager Chris Lamb to meet with the team's big match opponents from Leek and tour the facilities.
He said: "It's going absolutely manic at the moment, we're getting inquiries galore, and that's only going to get busier.
"Going to Twickenham was excellent, the England under-7s were training there which was fantastic. The lads are going to thoroughly enjoy it, as will all the spectators.
"I lost the coin toss, so we'll be the away team in our yellow kit, which is fortunate as the guys from Leek said they only had the one kit.
"It means we'll be changing in the same rooms as the All Blacks and the Springboks; some of the major players in the world."
Mr Knight, who also works as head groundsman, said the game would be a real family affair. He said: "I've been at the club for 15 years, and playing in the mud and water of Green Lane we never thought this could happen.
"My whole family will be coming down for the game. My son plays scrumhalf and my wife helps out at the club.
"My other son is coming down with his wife, and my daughter works at the bar, so she will be coming too. It will be a fantastic day."
Club president Mike James joined as a 15-year-old in 1963, and has been involved with the club ever since. He said: "We have never been here before, never even got close to it.
"I think it's fair to say up until we moved to Hilperton a significant number of people in the town probably didn't even know Trowbridge had a rugby club, so are hoping it will bring the rugby club more into the focus of people in the town, and it would be nice to see a group of people who wouldn't normally come to watch us down at Twickenham."


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Henry County's storybook run, which saw the football squad celebrate the school's first two playoff victories, came to a screeching halt Friday night in the Class 3-A quarterfinal at Paducah Tilghman.
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GONZALES — School officials in Ascension Parish are preparing a public awareness campaign for three upcoming tax renewals on the May 4 election ballot.
The three taxes, which together generate 33 mills, are dedicated for salaries, technology and facilities.
The largest, a 21-mill tax that brings in approximately $20 million per year for salaries, expires Dec. 31, 2014. Superintendent Patrice Pujol said its passage allowed the district to increase its pay scale for teachers, and it will be critical to maintaining a competitive school district.
Also expiring in December 2014 is a 4-mill tax dedicated to facilities. That tax generates approximately $3.8 million a year, which is used for various construction projects across the district. It is separate from a $100 million capital improvement revenue bond issue that was passed in 2009, though Pujol said that it likely will need to be renewed as the district will be required to build new schools to keep up with continued population growth.
The third tax, an 8-mill technology tax, expires on Dec. 31, 2015. Those mills account for approximately $7.6 million per year and have been vital for several programs, Pujol said.
The district has expanded its one-to-one laptop program, and the tax has helped the district become one of only two recognized by the state as ready for online assessment testing, which Pujol said is coming in 2015.
"These are critical, critical millages to the success of our school system," Pujol said.
The most important aspect of raising awareness about the tax propositions, Pujol said, is getting voters to recognize these are renewals of existing taxes and not new taxes.
Ascension Parish voters handily defeated a proposed new road tax in November, and several parish government officials have said the message they are getting from constituents is that they want government to do more with less.
School district officials, however, have said parish residents continually have been supportive of funding school projects, and that's part of the reason why the district is one of the top-ranked in the state.
"Every time we come to the public and ask our millages to be renewed, overwhelmingly you support us," Pujol said.
In the meantime, school officials are devising a communication plan to let voters know how important passage of the three taxes is to the district. They are planning an advertising campaign that features print media, billboards, fliers, promotional mailings, television appearances and email communication. In addition, school officials plan to speak to various groups throughout the parish to seek their support.
At a recent meeting of the Ascension Community Coalition for Strong Schools, Pujol asked a group of some two dozen community leaders for their support in spreading the word about the tax renewal campaign.
"You will be hearing and seeing more publicity on this moving forward," Pujol said.


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Dole Food Co. Inc. has settled a lawsuit claiming the company misrepresented its claims of being environmentally responsible.
Westlake Village, Calif.-based Dole denies allegations made against it and its Guatemalan banana grower but resolved the case because it believes a new water filter project will assist local communities in Guatemala, according to a company news release.
Clayton Laderer, a California resident, brought a class action lawsuit against Dole in 2012 in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The lawsuit states that while Dole claims it farms bananas in Guatemala in an "ecologically friendly and otherwise sustainable manner," it doesn't.
"Dole misrepresents this reality in its marketing materials and fails to disclose that production methods expropriate and contaminate water supplies, destroy wetlands, cause flooding, destroy the crops of local communities, and cause illnesses in children," according to the complaint.
As part of the settlement, Dole, in coordination with social programs already undertaken by Dole's independent grower in Guatemala and the nonprofit organization Water and Sanitation Health, Inc., will conduct a water filter project to assist local communities in Guatemala, according to the release.
"Dole is proud to contribute to these efforts to assist local communities in Guatemala," Jonathan Bass, Dole Latin America's president, said in the release. "Our grower, who is fully certified by numerous independent certifying agencies, is already a longstanding champion for the local communities and has made significant charitable contributions to enhance social welfare, health and well-being."


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Olympic Athlete Champion Determined to "Win" Despite Lupus
We will be rooting for soccer star Shannon Boxx as she goes for the gold at the upcoming Olympics in spite of her lupus.
Since her diagnosis in 2007, Shannon is determined that the disease does not define her. Shannon went public about having lupus in April during an interview with ESPN. In a phone interview from England, she told USA reporter Janice Lloyd that she wants people to see her playing through the disease and to encourage them to stay active.


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Groth beaten in Australian Open playoff
Top seed Sam Groth was beaten in the first round of the Australian Open wildcard playoff on Monday.
Groth, the world No.218, bowed out to Nicolas Kyrgios 6-4 6-2 3-6 6-3.
The other seven men's seeds all advanced to Wednesday's quarter-finals, headed by No.2 John-Patrick Smith, who eased past Jay Andrijic 6-2 7-5 6-1.
No.3 seed Matt Reid did it tougher, coming from two sets down to beat Jacob Grills 3-6 3-6 6-2 6-2 6-1.
Luke Saville, who won the 2011 junior Wimbledon title and is the reigning Australian Open junior champion, downed Andrew Whittington 6-4 6-2 7-6 (16-14).
The opening round of the women's playoff takes place on Tuesday, with top seed Olivia Rogowska up against Tammi Patterson and No.2 Ashleigh Barty squaring off against Ashley Keir.
The winners of the men's and women's playoffs both gain a wildcard through to the main draw of next month's Australian Open.
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text: Marple's firing comes as a shock to many By Mackenzie Mays November 15, 2012 Story Share Gazette file photo The West Virginia Board of Education voted to terminate Jorea Marple, who took on the role as the state's first female superintendent last March, in a 5-2 vote without discussion during a regular meeting on Thursday. Read about lawmakers' reaction Vote may violate Open Meetings law Read editorial CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia education leaders are up in arms about the sudden firing of state Superintendent of Schools Jorea Marple.The West Virginia Board of Education voted to terminate Marple, who took on the role as the state's first female superintendent last March, in a 5-2 vote without discussion during a regular meeting on Thursday.The two board members who voted against Marple's termination, longtime education leaders Jenny Phillips and Priscilla Haden, announced their intentions to resign following the motion.Marple was shocked by the news and said she was given no reason for her termination, which leads her to believe it's a political move."I don't know why. I can only assume it is political. The statement was that they did not have faith in my leadership. So, that's it," she said. "We were making great progress. The decisions we've made have been about kids, from feeding kids to establishing expectations and policy that support good behavior and engaging our communities. We have won national awards. I could give you 5,000 things that have occurred, but I in no way want to be self-serving here. This isn't about me."In an emergency meeting held following the termination, board president Wade Linger recommended superintendent of Randolph County Schools, Jim Phares, be appointed as the new state superintendent. Deputy State Superintendent Chuck Heinlein is holding the spot of superintendent until the matter is further discussed next week, since state law does not allow the position to remain vacant.Haden, who officially resigns at the end of December, objected to the recommendation, and said a thorough search for a new superintendent should be performed."In my memory, we have done a search and we have given all educators in West Virginia the opportunity to apply and have even looked out of state on some occasions," she said.Linger and board members Bill White, Gayle Manchin, Bob Dunlevy and Mike Green voted to fire Marple. All were appointed by then-Gov. Joe Manchin, now a U.S. senator."The Manchin appointees clearly have an agenda of their own, and it's not necessarily in the best interest of students. For personal agendas to come into play is just appalling," said West Virginia Education Association President Dale Lee. "Dr. Marple has moved the state forward. She's put the children first in every decision that she's made. She's done exactly what her job was supposed to be. For this to come out of the blue like this is just appalling. It appears to me that people want total control, and that's wrong." Lloyd Jackson, a state board member who was appointed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, was absent from the meeting Thursday and did not vote. Former board member Lowell Johnson just left the board, and Tomblin has not announced his replacement.Lee said he and Judy Hale, president of the West Virginia Federation of Teachers, will "stand together in anger" to try to make it right. "My question goes beyond what happens today -- where does this leave the state Board of Education? Are we in a state of chaos now? How do we go forward from here?" Hale said. "I am disturbed because of the manner in which this was done. It leaves a void for the children and teachers and service personnel across the state. I do not know what has motivated this."But Linger said the accusations aren't true."What politics? I really don't know what they're talking about," he said in response to the claims.Many were upset by the unusual process of Marple's termination.The matter was not listed on the agenda. Board members spent more than an hour in closed session, excluding Marple. Then, after Linger called another short break, it was announced that an additional item had been tacked onto personnel matters. Linger passed around a piece of paper stating that Marple's termination be effective immediately. "They went into executive session and the president of the board came out and told me that's what they discussed. I am extraordinarily disappointed in the process utilized here. It was indeed a surprise," Marple said. "There are so many great needs. I'm concerned about the funding formula, and maybe I've been too outspoken about that. The funding formula does not provide equity of access to all of the kids where they can be provided a broad curriculum, and people need to look at that. It's been my experience that sometimes being outspoken is problematic."Marple said she's also worried about the impact of the loss of Haden and Phillips."The resignation of those two from this board is a big thing. It's a big loss for the children and the teachers," she said.Johnson, whose term on the state board expired Nov. 4, said regardless of the rumors, something doesn't add up."We did an evaluation of her in July, and the president came out of executive session and said she had done a satisfactory job in her first year and gave her a $2,000 raise," Johnson said. "This is not in the best interest of the children of West Virginia. She has worked tirelessly to reform our public education."She has stood beside teachers and formulated a wonderful nutrition program to try to get children to eat healthy foods," Johnson said. "You can go on and on about the things she has accomplished in her short time here. The members of the board just don't have a reason."Johnson said the way the matter was handled is telling of the motivations behind the decision."I don't understand why this was done in a sneaky and cowardly way and not announced to the public so that people could address it. In a situation like that, somebody must've been talking to somebody about doing it for a while," he said. "A lack of transparency is the last thing we need. You can't go behind the scenes and plot something like this."Phillips said she is resigning because it's just unfair, and pointed to Phares' professional connections to Marion County, where both Linger and the Manchins are from. Phares is a former Marion County superintendent."It was a total surprise. It had never been discussed. It doesn't make any sense," she said. "I believe this was a set-up deal. All of that just doesn't happen for no reason."Phares' recent outspoken criticisms of some of the state department's strategies handling technology and its "top-down" model make sense now, Philips said."It's very strange for a county superintendent to just take on the state superintendent like that," she said.Linger said the decision to remove Marple had to be made as soon as possible in order to help turn around the state's schools."We're coming up on a time when we need real change in education in this state. Now is just the right time to bring in new leadership with new attitudes and forward-thinking views on education," he said. "I'm not going to engage in a bashing session of Dr. Marple. I think she's a great person. But, I think that it's pretty clear that if we want to make changes and move in new directions, then it's necessary for new leadership to be effective in that."Linger said he's confident Phares can handle the job."He did a great job in Marion County when he was there and now he's doing a great job in Randolph County. ... I'm confident we'll go in the direction the board wants to go, the public wants to go, and most of all, where the students need to go," Linger said.Marple is married to state Attorney General Darrell McGraw, who last week lost his re-election bid to Republican challenger Patrick Morrisey.Reach Mackenzie Mays at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-4814. 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Dakich called in to his own radio show today, which was being hosted by Mad Dog, and said that Barlow and Smith got into a fight, which left Smith concussed.
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Dakich called in to his own radio show today, which was being hosted by Mad Dog, and said that Barlow and Smith got into a fight, which left Smith concussed.
I don't think that happened.
Ryne got elbowed in practice, but is ok. Hart hurt his foot again, but may be alright. Barlow is of course out.
I'll try a little bit later though.
I don't think losing Barlow would hurt you guys at all. He's a dime a dozen type player. I'm totally unimpressed every time I see him play. It might hurt int he immediate future just from a rotation stand point, but long term? Nah.
I don't think it will be a terrible loss, but it will hurt. We definitely lose depth and a versatile and talented defender. We have 7 guys, Bade and Hart. Hart is hurt, and Bade is Bade.
We didn't miss a beat yesterday, but's St. Peter's is hardly a decent gauge.
Defense certainly looked good.
I'm not surprised Purdue is a major tease great in the regular season but in March you know this is how it usually ends.
I guess Butler/ND are all that's left I guess.
I'm shocked by that game, I really am. I'm delighted, thrilled, and ecstatic, but shocked. Robbie Hummel crying on national television brought forth a round of hearty laughter and smiles out of my circle of friends. I mean...what the hell happened? Defense was absolutely, positively atrocious. The only guy who looked halfway decent was Ryne Smith. Did not look like a Matt Painter coached team.
Purdue blew a great opportunity this year. The Golden Era of Purdue basketball ends with a massive thud.
I told Kegboy this thread was going to be full of a bunch of IU making fun of Purdue for getting blown out in the second round (or whatever they're calling it now) of the NCAA tournament. Can someone please remind we what IU as been doing the last week? Oh yeah that's it...nothing.
Next person who says something about IU's banners gets put on my ignore list...if you aren't already there.
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That was pathetic.
Butler is the only dependable Indiana team it seems like.
Don't ask Marvin Harrison what he did during the bye week. "Batman never told where the Bat Cave is," he explained.
well $hoot, if this was olympic wrestling, we could still get that much anticipated matchup w/ nd and martin in the consolation bracket...
What a massive failure. And now it look s.like they would have had a 10 seed to play for a final 8 birth.
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Does Painter catch any criticism for this?
He should. If your team allows 94 points against VCU, then yes, you deserve some criticism I think. These were the golden years of Purdue basketball but when all is said and done they just have two sweet 16's and tonight blew what was by far their best shot at an Elite 8 if not a Final Four. They've had some nice seasons, but not making an Elite 8 with the hype these teams have generated is falling a bit short.
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Johnson and Moore played really bad and no body played defense. But give credit to VCU they couldnt miss today it was just there day so no.
I cant belive im saying this but Moore got lite up on defense we missed Kelsey Barlow
yes, but what they mostly "couldn't miss" were layups...
for sure
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Headlong-choreographed dance performances will be LRO -- living room only
"I like this because I don't perform a lot, but this is my chance to perform," said Sulaimon Aryadarei, a 12 year-old from South Philadelphia. "I'm comfortable because it's in my own home."
Aryadarei, his young brother and sister, and his parents will be performing in their tiny rowhouse during the 16th annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival. Eight shows on eight nights, each time with an audience of only 10 people.
That's all that will fit in the dropped-ceiling living room, even with the furniture scooted out.
"We are creating pieces that are by and about their worlds, their lives, their families, and their bodies," said Andrew Simonet, the co-founder of Headlong Dance Theater, who is choreographing the Aryadareis. "It takes place in their homes, and so the audience actually comes to their home to watch the performance, and after the performance everyone has a potluck dinner together."
Yes -- audience members are expected to bring a dish.
"If you don't like potlucks, don't come to see this piece," said Amy Smith, also of Headlong.
Mysterious connections
The Aryadareis are one of four families who volunteered to be part of Headlong's newest experimental work, "This Town is a Mystery." They are from different backgrounds and different neighborhoods across Philadelphia. None of them has previous experience in theatrical dance.
The families have had weekly rehearsal sessions for months, allowing Headlong to develop original choreography tailored to the physical and emotional dynamics inside the home.
Buying tickets to this particular offering is a mystery, itself. Headlong and Live Arts have arranged a blind purchasing system. People can buy tickets online to a performance labeled simply A, B, C, or D. Only later will you know which family's home you will be going to.
Both the audience and the performers are put on the spot. The family members have agreed to welcome strangers into their home, and the audience must locate and cross the threshold of a home they have never been to. Afterwards, everyone shares the potluck.
"Convenience is such a god we worship in America. Even in the arts and culture world," said Simonet. "How do we make is easy for people to understand it? How do we make it short? How do we make it cheap?
"I feel like people have a need now for something that is really hard, because when nothing is asked of you, it limits your interaction with it," he said.
Finding clues in stories
The heart of "Mystery" is storytelling. Each family is made up of stories. The patriarch of the Aryadarei family, Zahed, grew up in Iran. In the performance, he sits in the middle of the living room and remembers a time when he was 8 years old, attending an unusually strict and cruel grade school.
"We had a principal, and this principal had a whip that was made out of wires," he says. He goes on to tell about an incident when his father discovered the principal had beaten him with that whip. The next day the senior Aryadarei -- a thickly built ironworker -- stormed into the school and beat up the principal. Aryadarei remembers that the other schoolchildren cheered.
"Something about my father that day, how he reacted, made me so proud," said Aryadarei. "It made me feel that my father is always going to be there. It affected me a lot. I always want to be the same way with my children. To always be there. No matter what. Just be there for them."
After telling the story, Zahed performs a pas de deux with his 10-year-old daughter, Sydney, to a slow Gillian Welch song, "Dear Someone."
"I've been thinking about the balance between someone telling you a story, with things that are abstract, movement without speaking, patterns that repeat." said Amy Smith of Headlong. "The most important thing we bring is shaping the pieces with formal structure, so that they are artworks and not storytelling sessions."
Smith and Simonet (and the third co-founder, David Brick, in absentia) are taking a gamble with the Aryadareis and the other families. Although Headlong Dance Theater is an experimental company with a strong reputation, "This Town is a Mystery" could easily fall on its face. These families are not professionals, and they may or may not have the discipline, drive, or stamina to create a quality performance for eight straight nights.
Bridging gaps with dance
The goal of this series is to use dance to bridge socioeconomic gaps in Philadelphia, to literally bring people together in as intimate a way as possible. But some families were too risky.
"There are people we went to and we didn't choose because of how unstable the situation was, and people genuinely living in poverty," said Simonet. "The ability to do a 50-hour rehearsal process and put on a show seemed like too much to put on them. But even in the household we are working in, things are really dynamic. People lose jobs, people go to the hospital, things are really dynamic and changing."
Simonet said he had to lower his expectations of what could be accomplished in a two-hour rehearsal session with the Aryadareis. With three children (12, 10, and 6) they were the most difficult to focus as a group.
When they finally come together, their father is proud.
"Before the rehearsal, it all can be chaotic. But once the act comes, all of a sudden, all our minds are tuned to what we have to do," said Zahed Aryadarei. "That impressed me about my children. Knowing that when something is serious, they have to put their act together. That's what I'm finding out."
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The House of Representatives has enacted a measure to suspend the debt ceiling for 90 days, through May 19. It also attempted to revitalize the budget process by making members' salaries in both the House and Senate contingent upon passing a competing budget blueprint by April 15. Despite White House endorsement of the temporary measure Tuesday, Democrats were uniformly critical on the floor this morning, forcing Republicans to deliver 199 votes for enactment, in contrast to 111 opposing votes from the minority.
The event was positive for investors for several reasons.
It will defuse the most nuclear of tools to force action on the deficit, i.e., the threat of disrupted federal payments or U.S. government default via a failure to extend the current $16.4 trillion debt ceiling. But just as notable has been House Republicans' effectiveness in goading Senate Democrats back toward regular order and the timeworn budget process. The associated timelines and procedural rules could prove helpful not only in forcing the two sides to define positions and clarify differences, but also to provide tools to facilitate enactment of a deficit reduction deal this summer or fall. Another plus could be stabilization of the Republicans' hand, which has suffered amid perceived disunity, weak messaging and setbacks associated with the ultimate fix for the fiscal cliff, the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA).
What Does the House Republicans' Debt Ceiling Bill Say?
The No Budget No Pay Act (H.R. 325) extends the timeframe for the Treasury Department's debt issuances with a somewhat elastic dollar-level allowance, running through May 18, 2013. While not delineating a nominal cap, the bill nevertheless guards against the Treasury's jamming through proactive debt issuances within the three-month time window, specifying that: "An obligation shall not be taken into account under paragraph (1) unless the issuance of such obligation was necessary to fund a commitment incurred by the Federal Government that required payment before May 19, 2013."
The bill also includes well-reported language making House and Senate paychecks dependent upon each passing a budget resolution. If a "House of Congress" fails to adopt a spending and revenue blueprint before April 15, as required by the Congressional Budget Act, Senators' wages will be held in escrow. The same will be true with regard to the House. If either chamber fails to deliver, salaries can only be recovered from escrow once they pass a budget. [Despite H.R. 325's reference to the test of each chamber's producing a "concurrent budget resolution," which connotes action on both sides of the Capitol, it still would require members in each chamber at least to pass competing budget blueprints in order to be absolved. The House has done so faithfully in the past; the Senate has not since April 2009.]
Will the House Language Pass in the Senate?
Apparently, yes, per high-level sources, given the White House endorsement late Tuesday and the modest success of Republicans' populist theme about members not being paid for dereliction of duty.
What Does It Mean?
While Hill Democrats and liberal pundits have criticized the temporary scope of the proposal, and prospects are unclear for passage of subsequent measures this spring or summer, the result is positive for three reasons.
First, by prompting the Democratic Senate to produce a budget resolution, it increases the odds that Congress might pursue deficit reduction via regular order and under the process constraints of the Congressional Budget Act. This would return focus to the legally established process for committee and floor votes this spring, plus other mechanisms that could expedite agreement on a deal.
Second, should Senate Democrats pass a resolution and adhere to the traditional budget process, associated use of the reconciliation process could facilitate Senate floor passage of entitlement and tax legislation with a simple majority, or 51 votes, rather than face a filibuster requiring the far higher hurdle of 60 votes for enactment.
Finally, today's shift in GOP strategy could also help the party regain bargaining traction after seemingly losing ground in the November elections and subsequent messaging battles over the higher marginal income tax rates accompanying Congress's fix for the fiscal cliff. This is no small deal -- and it did not come without risk given the party's recent dalliance with moving beyond the Boehner and Hastert rules, which seek to force dollar-for-dollar spending-cut offsets for debt limit hikes and to preclude measures being brought to the House floor without support of a majority of Republicans.
Bottom Line
I still expect the 2013 chapter of Washington's fiscal policy face-off to largely be written in March and April, when the need to head off the 2013 budget sequester and fund the government after March 27 might force across-the-board spending cuts in defense and non-defense discretionary programs, if not a government shutdown by early April.
The significance of the House GOP's gambit in passing H.R.325, temporarily suspending the The Boehner Rule by not requiring offsets, may be in activating the budget and reconciliation processes for potential employment should spending-and-sequester-related "March Madness" ultimately force the two sides to compromise on a mini grand bargain this spring or summer. I see major turbulence along the way, however. Such an agreement would assume savings from both mandatory and entitlement spending cuts, which Democrats have resisted, and additional revenues, which Republicans have newly dismissed in the wake of being forced to agree to $600 billion in upper-income tax hikes associated with ATRA. Meanwhile, this calm before the storm only reinforces the view that investors' seeking to trade the coming D.C. turbulence might miss the best gains of the year.


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Leaving the life I had known in Bowling Green for four and a half years, I was overcome with an array of mixed emotions.
Though I was happy to be returning to Bullitt County, which has always been and always will be very dear to me, I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of longing as I turned the final page of a chapter in my life I knew had come to an end.
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Viewpoint: Looking Back / Moving Forward
EP Editorial Staff | November 10, 2010
John Berra began working in 1969 as an instrument engineer for Monsanto. He recently retired after a distinguished career that included championing industry standards such as HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus and serving as president of Emerson Process Management.
As part of the automation industry for 41 years, I have seen significant changes in technologies and applications. One of the biggest has been the direct impact of automation on overall plant maintenance.
Forty years ago, the automation system controlled the process, and that was it. There was no direct connection to maintenance. But as digital technology brought new capabilities to field instruments as well as automation systems, people started asking, "What else can we do with this?"
The result is today's embedded diagnostics and predictive intelligence. Now we can use the intelligence built into our instruments, pumps, motors and other equipment to shape our maintenance strategy. We can use predictive intelligence to detect when something's going wrong and fix the problem before it grows. We can identify frequent offenders and focus our efforts where they will do the most good. We can even eliminate unnecessary maintenance—including the ever-popular "no fault found" maintenance trip.
Another big change has been in the knowledge required of maintenance engineers and technicians coupled with the scarcity of people who have that knowledge. Maintaining yesterday's pneumatic controls took mostly mechanical skills. Today's maintenance worker, though, also has to know electronics, networking, software and more.
At the same time, a lot of people my age are exiting the workforce. We've built up a lot of knowledge and experience that newer workers don't have yet.
One way to fill these experience and expertise gaps is through knowledge management—not just documenting best practices, but using technology to leverage the experts we do have, wherever they are. These days, it's not unusual for a compressor expert in London to troubleshoot a compressor in Indonesia.
Wireless technology also makes it easier for workers to get the information they need. For example, technicians can temporarily instrument a unit to gather troubleshooting data, then easily move the wireless instruments to the next place they're needed.
Maybe the most important maintenance tool of the future will be a wireless tablet—something along the lines of an "industrial iPad." It will give workers an instant view of what's happening in the plant and the ability to "talk" to a piece of equipment to see what's working right and what's not. They can use it to access drawings and instructions, check with the OEM for recommended practices, even order parts, all from the plant floor.
Technologies like these can be especially important for plants in developing markets, where it's hard to find experienced maintenance personnel. However, even mature-market plants built decades ago can leverage these types of new tools and methods to get the most out of their dwindling staffs and aging assets—and compete with all those brand-new plants!
I'm glad to see more and more companies view maintenance as part of an overall strategy for competing in a global marketplace. Maintenance can no longer be just what you do when something breaks, as it often was when I started my career. Now it is how you improve reliability, safety and production to gain a competitive advantage.
Looking back is fun, but looking forward is better. Someone once said that the best way to predict the future is to invent it. I'm confident that the innovators will continue to invent a better future for all of us. MT


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(MCT) — Naperville is stepping up police and firefighter presence in its downtown in the wake of recent late-night violence, and city officials have not ruled out shortening hours for some bars.
However, some councilmen are taking issue with the Fire Department's role in the new enforcement approach, saying they are concerned about the potential for firefighters being injured performing duties outside their job description.
Police Chief Bob Marshall told the City Council Tuesday that he has seen "a trend of relatively serious crimes" in the past few months since officers who were helping patrol the downtown over the summer returned to their regular duties in area schools. Recent incidents have included two fights and an armed robbery. In February, a 24-year-old Naperville teacher was stabbed to death at a downtown bar.
Marshall, who became chief in May, said he is taking a more proactive approach to weekend patrols by adding police officers to the beat as well as both uniformed and plainclothes investigators.
"We believe police presence is an effective way to decrease criminal activity, especially in the downtown," he said.
The Naperville Fire Department also has started sending firefighters to check bars for compliance with capacity limits between midnight and 2 a.m. on weekends. But several councilmen expressed concerns about liability issues with that.
"Their job is not ... to break up fights, and my concern is that's what it's being used for," Councilman Doug Krause said.
Councilman Grant Wehrli agreed.
"If they're there solely to provide for a uniformed presence, I balk at that because that's not what they're qualified to do, that's not what they're trained to do," he said.
Marshall said firefighters are only doing occupancy checks and are accompanied by a police officer. Councilman Steve Chirico called the move "a great use of resources."
Councilman Bob Fieseler said he does not believe most Naperville residents are partaking in the late-night activity they are paying police to monitor, and the city might want to consider closing bars an hour earlier, which would mean midnight on weeknights and 1 a.m. on weekends.
"As I've said before, nothing good happens after midnight," he said.
Councilman Joe McElroy called shortening hours "the nuclear option" but agreed that the city eventually might have to look at doing so as a last resort. He also would like to see more activities like theater and live music offered downtown as an alternative to getting drunk.
Instead of making all bars close early, Wehrli suggested the liquor commission shorten hours specifically for bars not following city ordinances.
In particular, over-serving patrons is a violation that Councilman Paul Hinterlong would like to see curtailed. But Marshall said the drinking isn't just occurring at the bars. He has seen a trend of people drinking and even getting high in their vehicles in or near downtown just before heading into the bars. He is asking his officers to keep an eye out for people doing so.
Marshall also would like to install more security cameras downtown in addition to the five already operating. Another part of his plan includes a possible partnership with the Illinois secretary of state's office to crack down on the use of fraudulent IDs.
Police will continue to monitor downtown crime to see whether the new enforcement techniques are effective.


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The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced Friday that it had donated $1 million to help people in the Philippines recover from Typhoon Haiyan.
The tribe gave $500,000 each to the American Red Cross and International Medical Corps to help with short- and long-term relief, according to Chairwoman Carla Rodriguez.
"A fundamental belief among Native people is caring for the welfare and well-being of people around the world. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians supports this belief and acts accordingly when calls for help come from around the world," Rodriguez said in a news release. "We are pleased to support the work of the International Medical Corps and the American Red Cross as they deploy their professional staff and resources to assist the people of the Philippines. We pray for their quick and full recovery."
The money given to the American Red Cross will be used to distribute relief items, repair and rebuild shelters, provide health care and ensure access to clean water and sanitation, according to the release.
The International Medical Corps will use the money to recruit local medical volunteers to deliver health-care services to the hardest-hit areas, focusing on the health of children and mothers, nutrition, medication, clean water, hygiene awareness and training for psychosocial support.
Authorities say aid workers still haven't reached all affected areas, and according to the United Nations more than a million people need assistance.
Since the typhoon, the American Red Cross alone said it had raised $11 million from U.S. donors.
San Manuel officials say they've donated more than $70 million to charities since 2001.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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