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For some U.S history buffs, it's all about the Fourth of July. For Dan McGinn, it's all about the Sixth of November. Or the Eighth of November, or the Fifth. For Dan, what makes this country great is what happens when Election Day rolls around.
That's obvious when you visit the Arlington County headquarters of McGinn and Co., the crisis-management firm Dan founded. The walls and display cases are packed with posters, buttons, handbills and other bits of campaignabilia. There are relics connected with politicians once they've attained office, too.
"Elect Thomas E. Dewey President," proclaims a green pennant. It hangs above a maquette of a Harry S. Truman presidential medallion that was never struck. There's an engraving of a sober-looking Grover Cleveland under the simple message, "For President." There are inaugural ball tickets and programs, signed presidential calling cards, memorial ribbons mourning dead presidents . . .
Are you ever, I ask Dan, overwhelmed by the naked ambition that this stuff represents, by the politicalness of it all?
"My grandmother revered politicians," Dan begins. A widow, she raised 12 kids in West Virginia and looked at politicians as positive figures. They represented hope in her life. Who else could get things done?
"Nowadays, people are convinced that public service is bad somehow," Dan says. "My grandmother believed just the opposite."
Dan believes that, too. He was a history nut when he was growing up in Nitro, W.Va., something that only intensified after he came to Washington in 1972 to be a page on Capitol Hill. He went to Georgetown University, worked as a congressional staffer, and then struck out on his own and founded a communications company.
When he'd saved some money, he decided to start collecting the tangible artifacts of the thing he loved.
"I called the Smithsonian and said, 'Who do I talk to about political memorabilia?' " Dan says. Among the names he was given was that of a man in Allentown, Pa., who had spent years building a collection of Americana but was ready to let it go. There were three stipulations: Dan couldn't see the collection. He had to buy it all. And he had to agree not to resell it.
"I promise you," the collector told Dan, "it's worth many times what I'm asking."
Dan paid $15,000 for everything. That was in 1992. When he got the boxes home and started opening them, the first thing he came across was a letter from Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain, about the death of his daughter.
"It was like Christmas for weeks," Dan recalls of the time spent exploring his purchase.
This spring, Dan's company moved to new offices near the Clarendon Metro, and he and his wife, Debby, spent hours hanging the collection.
Dan laughs when he hears pundits talking about how ugly political campaigns have become, as if today's attack ads were something new. "My God," he says of such commentators, "they have the historical perspective of a gnat!"
He points out a poster depicting Truman, dressed in a white sheet and hood, standing in front of a tree with a noose hanging from it. The text reads, "Vote for Dewey. Kill the Klan."
Media moguls dabbling in politics? Here's a ribbon with William Randolph Hearst's name and face on it, along with the legend, "Our choice for president."
Someone's, maybe, but publisher Hearst couldn't get nominated.
Contested elections? Dan has a ticket to the inaugural college of 1876. That was the year Rutherford B. Hayes lost the popular vote to Samuel J. Tilden.
Shades of Gore vs. Bush.
Among the odder items is a photograph of Dan Rather walking next to Lyndon Johnson, who grips the young reporter on the upper arm. The photo is signed by Johnson, with the inscription, "To Dan Rather, A warm human being and a newsman of independent intellect."
Dan isn't sure how it ended up in his collection. He contacted Rather and asked if he wanted it back, but Rather said he could keep it.
As I take in these relics of campaigns successful and unsuccessful, Dan says we should learn from the past.
"More historical perspective would serve people well — what people did well in the past and where they failed," he says. "That's written all over these walls."
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My latest Bow Tucks. I tried my hand at FMQ and it turned out pretty good. I added a velcro-ed piece to the handle to help keep it clean and to not fray/wear the stitching. I also added pockets with elastic tops on the ends for cells and whatever, maybe a water bottle.
I tried. I can't get it to flip.

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Oblique Abs:
This time, interlace your hands behind your head. Twist your torso to one side. Roll up slowly, leading with the elbow. Hold and then, still in rotation, roll slowly down. Alternate sides.
Lower Abs:
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In this commentary, Yale University's Bruce Ackerman says that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s belief that justice prevails in the long run may have been misguided, given current efforts to limit the Voting Rights Act.
Bruce Ackerman from Yale Law says Congress, and not President Obama, should debate and decide the matter of extending the American military presence in Afghanistan.
Bruce Ackerman from Yale Law says that National Security Agency reforms currently on the table are steps in the right direction, but they won't get us to the right destination.
Bruce Ackerman from Yale Law says President Obama's "limited" strikes are just the prelude to massive intervention in the Middle East. And Congress shouldn't fall for it.


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It's been a decade of boys volleyball dominance for Francis Parker.
The top-ranked, top-seeded Lancers won their 10th consecutive section title yesterday, a four-game victory over second-seeded St. Augustine in the Division IV final, 12-25, 25-23, 25-18, 25-17.
No other county team has won more than three titles in a row since 1988, when the sport was officially sanctioned. Parker has won every title in the eight years Division IV has existed. Before that, the Lancers won two Division III crowns.
"Every (team) is so completely different," said Parker coach John Herman, who has won 13 titles in the past 22 years. "There were some years where some people really thought it was easy for us, but it's always a culmination of a lot of hard work by the kids, club volleyball, lifting and conditioning."
It took a wake-up call after the first-game loss to the Saints (24-8), who came out fired up while the Lancers (30-3) were not fully awake.
"We started off really crazy," said Lancers star outside hitter Myles Muagututia, who led his team with 18 kills and 10 digs, showing the athleticism he will display at Stanford in football and volleyball. "I think (worrying about the streak) is what got us a little over-energized. We talked about it a lot in practice."
The Lancers settled down behind the steady play of Muagututia and the setting of Mike Brunsting, who had 41 assists.
The Saints were led by senior Garrett Ballard's 30 kills.
"It was just a hard-fought second game," St. Augustine coach Gregory Hecht said when asked what turned the tide. "When you play close games like that, it can have an impact on your momentum."


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Back in 2005 (Paste 15), we published amazing visual art from some of our favorite musicians. Now we're sharing it online with you. Enjoy.
"We know that all the arts are brothers,
that each of them illuminates another,
and that a universal light results."—Voltaire
"Happy is he whom the muses love."—Hesiod
The creative drive—to take nothingness and fill it—often overwhelms any single outlet. The 10 musicians featured here have all found that the words and music of their songs satisfy only part of their longing to give life to new ideas. Their wells run not only deep, but broad. So, they've turned to the visual arts—nine through painting and one through photography—to more fully express themselves.
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I'm trying to translate a Spanish expression (se me cerró el estómago) into English.
We say this expression (literally: my stomach got shut) when we lose appetite either because we are very worried, or in love, or perhaps because we find the food available distusting.
Is there any similar expression in English?
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ROCKHAMPTON - Single Person Accommodation Situated in Leeds Avenue, off Carlton Street, only a few minutes walk to CQU and town bus stop. Fully furnished ensuited room (King Single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, fridge, TV) Air Conditioned Fully lockable Shared fully equipped kitchen/dining and laundry *(linens not included) Great outdoor entertainment area with pool/snooker table, darts, BBQ and tables Quiet garden setting Off Street Parking Very short walk to CQU and bus stop WIFI available from as little as $28 for 28 days
Hello, I have a room available SHORT TERM between November 2017 and February 2018. The room is in a fully self-contained granny flat under the main house. It has its own seperate entrance, full kitchen, large bathroom/laundry and a very spacious lounge and dining area. It is very modern with white gloss tiles and new split system airconditioners in all rooms. Fully furnished with bedroom furniture, lounge suite, 50 inch tv, fridges, washing machine, dining suite + towels, sheets, kitchenware and appliances. Wifi NBN is included in the rent and so is electricity. Short term only as one of my international students has left and will be returning in February. Please get in touch so I can send you some photos. Thanks
Two bedrooms available for rent in an all female house. This is a 2-bedroom fully self-contained granny flat under the main house with its own bathroom/laundry and large open plan kitchen, dining, lounge and study area. NICE BIG 5 BEDROOM HOUSE. WIFI AIRCON FOXTEL. Share the granny flat with 1 other housemates. $160/wk + 25% share of electricity bill (we have solar panels but need to share cost of night-time and excess useage). Includes Foxtel and Internet. PLENTY OF SPACE!!! 5 bedroom house with 2 lounge rooms + extra rumpus room built into the three-bay shed Everything is provided, so all you need to bring are your clothes and your groceries! Hi there I am a 35yo female who owns this 5 bedroom house. I live upstairs in the main house and have been share-housing my home for the past 8 years with great success. My house is in an excellent location in a quiet neighbourhood, close to the major shopping centres. I've had housemates living with me in this house for over 8 years now and its been great. I will have 2 bedrooms available in NOVEMBER after 2 of my current housemates leave. The granny flat is very modern and large, it is the same size as the main house with nice glossy white tiles, a new kitchen and modern barhroom/laundry combo. I'm looking for clean and tidy single persons (no couples or pets). Would suit a quiet student (international students welcome) or someone who works full-time. Most of my current/past housemates have been new to town and have just moved to Rocky, and this has worked well for us. There is plenty of room around the house to find your own space for some peace and quiet and privacy. This is NOT a party house... But yes we do enjoy a few drinks and of course your friends are welcome to call in and visit. Small gatherings for BBQ's and drinks are more than welcome as long as you give your other housemates the courtesy of letting them know of your plans and tidy up after yourself. The house is fully furnished and nicely decorated with new (near new) furniture. It has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 lounges, 2 dining areas and 2 laundries and a rumpus room in the big shed. The whole house is air-conditioned. The floors upstairs are polished timber, and downstairs is tiled. There are two 50-inch plasma tvs, one is in the lounge upstairs, one in the downstairs lounge and there is another tv in the rumpus room built into the shed. Both plasmas are hooked up to FOXTEL. There is a large double carport out the front of the house. There is a three-bay shed out the back yard. Also, I have built a lovely RUMPUS ROOM into the shed which is air-conditioned, tiled and very nice. This room has a tv and a futon in it, so it gives housemates extra space to spread out and watch movies in private, and have guests stay overnight. You can see photos of the shed and rumpus room uploaded here. We have unlimited wireless internet connected at the house (which is included in the rent). There is a balcony upstairs, a sitting area in the carport, as well as an outdoor BBQ area in the backyard with an outdoor so there is plenty of room to spread out and relax. All the kitchenware is supplied: plates, cups, pots, pans, cutlery, utensils, rice cookers, slow cookers, tupperware, microwave, party platters, etc etc. We definitely have everything you will need, as well as plenty of fridge space. Linen is available if needed as I have some extra sheets, doonas + covers and curtains. We have plenty of towels. The laundry has a washing machine and dryer for use. A Lawnmower man comes fortnightly to mow the yard and the garden is no maintenance. Stockland Shopping Centre is less than 3km away (which Rockhampton's biggest shopping centre). The Glenmore Shopping Complex is only 1km away and has Supa IGA Supermarket, Liquorland bottle shop, McDonald's, Subway, Red Rooster, Domino's Pizza, Noodle shop, Kebab shop, Fish and chip shop, A bakery/cafe, Newsagent, Florist, Priceline Pharmacy and the Glenmore Tavern which is a good place for a meal and a few drinks. There is a bus-stop at the end of our street, and the CQU University is only about 2km away. ELECTRICITY: Electricity is the only thing that is NOT included in the rent, and you would need to pay 25% of the quarterly bill (or part thereof if you are not here for the full three-month bill period). Work on an average of about $1 per day (less in winter, more in summer with the air-cons on). INTERESTED??? If this sounds like your kind of house, please call or email me and I'll arrange to show you through the house. Thanks for looking :) Free WIFI included (share 500GB/mth) Free Foxtel channels including Movies and Drama Channels Fully furnished house with air-con All kitchenware and appliances included Lawn-mowing included Fully furnished bedroom with bed, bedsides, drawers and wardrobes Air-conditioned split systems in all rooms Curtains, pillows, towels and bed-linen available
Easy going house hold in a quiet built in area. Close to uni, shops etc
Furnished Queen Size room to rent in a fully furnished house in Norman Gardens area. Close to Shopping Fair and Glenmore Shopping Centre. AVAILABLE NOW.
Huge property in Norman Gardens 5 minutes away from Stocklands and CQU. The house looks onto a beautiful park that is regularly maintained. Each room for rent comes with 4 power points, ceiling fan and built in wardrobe+mirror. The rest of the house is fully furnished including washing machine+dryer, kitchenware and linen. NBN included. NOTE- Furniture in bedrooms is available for use and does not cost extra.
The unit is located in Kawana and is a short drive to pretty much anything in Rockhampton. The master bedroom/ensuite is up for grabs so you'll have your own space, all bills are halved and are an additional cost on top of the weekly rent. The place is pretty much fully furnished minus a dinning room table and the bedroom comes with a bed if you want it. My old roommate had to move to Brisbane for work so our lease is up for renewal in the new year - looking for someone working/studying who is clean and respectful to move in :)
Fully furnished house with a room to rent (room furnished with Queen bed). Ceiling fan in all rooms. Air conditioner in the main living area that reaches all bedrooms. Prefer no pets as owner has a dog. Safe street, parking, quiet neighbourhood. $160/week to include unlimited internet, foxtel and household consumables eg toilet paper, bin bags and cleaning products etc. Electricity to be divided. Employed, non-smoker preferred. Bond payment not required however rent to be always paid 2 weeks in advance.
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This large home has everything you are looking for with a sparkling pool and multiple separate living area and is fully furnished, ready to go. > Downstairs living with a modern kitchen, 2 lounge areas, office and bathroom. All recently refurbished with easy care tiles. Galley style kitchen in the central hub. > Upstairs, 4 great sized bedrooms with BIR's & large main bathroom > Plenty of room for cars & backs onto Frenchmans Creek >Back yard is securely fenced >Weekly rent includes wifi internet, electricity, weekly house cleaning to all common areas of house also pool & yard maintenance > Fully Furnished house with air conditioning and multiple fridges > This property is very close to facilities, university, shops & bus routes I am seeking a tidy, easy going and respectful tenant. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any further questions
-pool -Netflix, Stan, foxtel on a 60" tv in the lounge -good neighborhood -close to shops and public transport -close to doctors -garden and yards maintained -no lease as house owned by tenant -air conditioned bedroom -built in cupboard -large bathroom -multiple entertainment areas (indoor,outdoor and bar) -partial gym (2 treadmills, exercise bike, elliptical and weights)
Hi, I have one room in a share house available. The room is available as at 22 November,2017. House description I have a 5 bedroom house in North Rockhampton that would suit university students or young people who have recently moved to Rockhampton for work. We have available a large single room with double bed and side table , large robe, a duchess and free standing mirror $150pw. The house has two separate lounge areas and a new open plan kitchen with double pantry storage cupboards, two refrigerators and is fully furnished and self contained. The rental includes electricity, unlimited wi-fi and garden maintenance. The property is on the bus route giving easy access to both the south side and north side of Rockhampton. If you are interested in living in a quality residence that is well cared for, contact me to find out more. Regards. Chris and Trish Champion
We have a large fully furnished, air conditioned, fenced home. The house is fully self-contained kitchen, has three fridges, two dining areas, three living rooms, outside entertainment area and under cover parking and secure parking for additional vehicles. The property is located in Frenchville, close to shops and on the bus route. Weekly rent includes wi-fi internet, electricity, weekly house cleaning to all common areas of house and yard maintenance. We are offering one large bedroom with air con, fan, side tables, pine draw duchess, built-in robe and a queen bed at $180pw which is available as of the 25th November, 2017. The bond is $450. We are seeking a tidy and respectful tenants and who have employment.
Can supply a queen size bed. Somone with a job.no pets please Foxtel
The house is close to everything- Showgrounds, IGA, Post Office, Hairdressers, Pub, Liquor Store and more. The room itself has been supplied a fan and a portable a/c if wanted. 2years ago the house was freshly painted, vinyl floors installed and kitchen redone. It's a beautiful home with convenient and safe location. We currently have one dog and one cat. Will consider pets.
Two large rooms are available to rent in a spacious Berserker house, sharing with myself; an easy going female in her twenties, and a Bull Terrier named Frank. The house has plenty of room and is fully furnished with everything you could need. There is a bar area under the house for entertaining and the neighborhood is quiet. You must like dogs as Frank is usually inside with me. Bedroom 1 has air con, a mirrored built-in wardrobe, brand new carpet, freshly painted and I have just purchased a new queen bed suite. Bedroom 2 has fresh paint and polished floors, air con, furnished and a separate study/walk in wardrobe. The rooms are $150 a week including Power, Water and Internet. (May ask for extra if the power bill is much higher than usual) All I ask is that you are respectful of the property, happy to share in the household chores and you must be working and pay your rent on time. If you're a friendly fun-loving person please feel free to come and see if you like Frank and my place :) I can send photos of house at request.
$150 PER WEEK -1 AIRCONDITIONED ROOM FOR RENT FURNISHED, INCLUDING POWER AND WIFI, IN A LARGE QUEENSLANDER WITH SWIMMING POOL, WE ARE IN OUR EARLY 50'S BUT LAYED BACK, AND HAVE ANOTHER BOARDER THAT IS FEMALE AND 23 YEARS OLD, WE ARE IN ALLENSTOWN SOUTHSIDE CLOSE TO WOOLWORTHS,TAFE AND THE HOSPITAL. WE HAVE A SMALL DOG, SO NO PETS SORRY. SMOKERS ARE FINE BUT OUTSIDE. IF ITS A COUPLE REQUIRING THE ROOM ITS $250. 18 to 25 year olds .SWIMMING POOL LARGE QUEENSLANDER AIR CONDITIONED18 to 25 years old. Need to be able to acquire a blue card as I do childcare.
New house in nice quiet area of Yeppoon. Close to shopping Centre/Hospital/Service Station. Single mature-age easy-going male owner wants only one mature-age boarder that will have their bedroom and main bathroom for themselves. Bedroom has queens size bed and drawers plus built-in robes. Clean/tidy working person wanted as boarder only.
Massive house that is fully enclosed beneath. Air-conditioned. Large yard, shed and gazebo. Yard is fully fenced. Bus stop directly across the road that runs to Stockland, uni and city. Such a relaxed quiet neighbourhood. Only minutes walk to a corner store, hotel or Nerimbera Soccer club... I now live in Brisbane and if furnishings are needed I am more than happy to help out with supplying beds or a wardrobe or even an extra fridge if needed.


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If you haven't been to a museum in years for fear of drab venues and broken pots in glass cases, you may be interested to hear that museums in England have been transported into the 21st century. Prepare yourself for a surprise as the South East has some of the most dynamic museums in England, with more hundreds across the region.
In place of stuffy rooms and wardens shushing for quiet, you'll find inspirational and interactive spaces with engaging and accessible exhibits from retro cars to animatronics. Whether you're into heritage, maritime, wildlife, or sport, you're bound to find a museum that's right up your street.
Top ten museums in South East England
- Beaulieu National Motor Museum. New Forest, Hampshire
- Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre. Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire
- River & Rowing Museum. Henley, Oxfordshire
- Mercedes Benz World. Weybridge, Surrey
- Canterbury Tales. Kent
- Mary Rose Museum. Portsmouth, Hampshire
- The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Kent
- Jane Austen House Museum. Alton, Hampshire
- National Maritime Museum. Greenwich, London
- Dinosaur Isle. Sandown, Isle of Wight
The South East is home to two brilliant Dockyards: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in Hampshire and The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent. Discover maritime history onboard some of the most famous war ships in British Naval history and find out what life was like for sailors in years gone by.
Car enthusiasts won't want to miss the world-famous National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in Hampshire's New Forest. See one of the largest car collections held by any of the museums in England, with 250 cars of every age including land speed record-breakers Golden Arrow and Bluebird.
Many of Britain's best-loved authors lived in the South East and found the region inspirational for their work. Explore the Jane Austen House Museum in Hampshire, the house where Jane Austen wrote some of her famous novels, and visit the many locations in Kent that tell of the life and works of Charles Dickens, such as the Guildhall Museum in Rochester and the Dickens House Museum.
Other museums in the South East that will help expand your curiosity include the River & Rowing Museum in Oxfordshire; Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey; Dinosaur Isle on the Isle of Wight; The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Buckinghamshire; and The Look Out Discovery Centre in Berkshire.
If your South East of England break involves a day trip to London we can highly recommend the Cutty Sark, Royal Observatory Greenwich and the National Maritime Museum.
Museums Near Me
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One by one,
The normal time for the election to be held is around August next year. But anyone who has spent more than a few minutes reflecting on the huge amount of work that Gillard has done already could not help but be struck by the fact that she will be ready for an election much earlier than that.
Only weeks ago it seemed pure fantasy to think Gillard might go to the polls before the last possible moment, but the Canberra sands are shifting. Some influential people on the Labor side are beginning to believe an early poll – as soon as March – might become a realistic option.
In the Canberra political hothouse, of course, it is easy to lose perspective. Sudden shifts in the polls have exaggerated effects. What at the time might be seen as a decisive event can look very much less than that as time passes.
This may well be the case with what has happened recently.
Since July 1 and the beginning of what Gillard calls the electorate's "lived experience" of the carbon tax, the mood within the major parties has changed significantly.
Monday's parliamentary question time captured this change dramatically.
The day after Gillard had unveiled the government's Australia in the Asian Century white paper,
The day's politics took place under the shadow of the latest Newspoll, which showed the major parties tied on a two-party preferred basis.
Abbott's strategy suddenly looked wrong.
He looked lead-footed, as though he was holding a stale political hand.
Labor MPs were understandably buoyed by this.
Gillard seemed finally to be gaining the ascendency. Abbott the dominant had suddenly become Abbott the vulnerable.
But as the mood on the Labor side turned more positive than it has been since the early days of Gillard's leadership, it was accompanied by a sudden nervousness.
What if Gillard's ascendency continues to increase, to the point where the Coalition loses confidence in Abbott? Horror of horrors! What if they dump Abbott and reinstate
In the never-ending conversation about political leadership which preoccupies Canberra insiders, the starting point question for a year or more has been whether Gillard can survive to lead Labor to the next election.
Abbott's leadership had been seen as potentially vulnerable only if
This week this conversation turned upside down.
Suddenly, it seemed possible that Abbott's position might become vulnerable.
Some on the Labor side are convinced that Abbott is Gillard's best asset. Were he to go, Labor might have to look to Rudd again.
It would therefore be in Gillard's best interests to ensure that Abbott is her opponent at the next election – not Turnbull or even
The logic then goes that the sooner Gillard can have the election the greater the likelihood that Abbott will still be Opposition Leader.
This, of course, is the sort of musing that outsiders hate about Canberra politics.
But leadership is critically important in the calculations of both sides of politics about the way the countdown to the next election is likely to unfold.
Unusually in Australian politics, the leaders of both the major parties rate poorly with voters.
Both Gillard and Abbott work under the shadow of alternative leaders who are clearly more popular with the electorate than they are.
Each side needs to be aware of the risk that the other will switch leaders, especially now that electoral pragmatism has seen the bar of tolerance for poor leadership sunk to a historically low level (with the dumping of Rudd).
But there are other important reasons why the idea of an early election is likely to gain appeal for Gillard if the recent trend to Labor in the polls continues.
Election year is looming as another year of serious economic uncertainty.
The election year federal budget is already shaping as a brute.
Even if good fortune prevails and the economic situation is benign, the government faces horrendous problems coming up with a formula which can deliver its big spending policy agenda and a budget surplus with a shrinking revenue base.
This past week, the government's predicament has been exposed by the reluctance of both Gillard and Treasurer
A case could be made that it would be better for the economy for the election to be held before the budget is brought down in May to allow the Treasurer to deliver the budget the economy needs, rather than one drafted under the shadow of a looming election.
There is another factor in this.
John McTernan, Gillard's political strategist, was an insider in the British Labour Party in 2007 when
So watch the polls and hold on to your hat if Labor has its nose in front in March.
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Just Feeling the Love
Blogger Friends Forever
Wow, I don't know what to say. I sure am feeling loved lately. It actually started back in August when Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings gave me the Blogger Friends Forever award. Randy posted the award and purposefully didn't tell me about it so that I would be surprised. Well, I discovered the award about an hour after he posted it and haven't done anything about it until now. Thank you Randy!
The rules for accepting this award state that I must pass it on as follows:
1. Only five people are allowed to receive the award.
2. Four of them must be followers of your blog.
3. One has to be new to your blog and live in another part of the world.
4. You must link back to whoever gave you the award.
It was hard to narrow my list down to 5, but here they are:
- DearMYRTLE's Genealogy Blog
- Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter
- Family Search Labs
- Genealogy in New South Wales Blog
- Paul Allen (the lesser)
But the love doesn't stop there.
I Heart Your Blog
The next batch of love came as a trio. Bam! Bam! Bam! This time it was the I Heart Your Blog award.
- September 12 – Sheri Fenley at The Educated Genealogist
- September 19 – The Ancestry Insider
- September 24 – Bruce Buzbee at RootsMagic Blog
The rules for this award are slightly different:
1. Can put the logo on his/her blog
2. Must link to the person who gave the award
3. Must nominate 7 other blogs and link to them
4. Must leave a comment on each of the nominated blogs
So, here are 7+ additional blogs (listed alphabetically) from my list:
- footnoteMaven
- How to Change the World
- Photo Detective
- Renee's Genealogy Blog
- Steve's Genealogy Blog
- Teach Genealogy Blog
- The Genetic Genealogist
- The Practical Archivist
There are definately more that I could point out and I am always on the lookout for others. Thank you for helping a geeky genealogist feel a little love.
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It's homecoming weekend at Sheridan High School but SHS Principal Dirlene Wheeler will be conspicuously absent from many of the festivities. Wheeler has her own homecoming celebration to attend where she is the guest of honor. She is one of five graduates of Chadron State College graduates with successful careers that are being given distinguished alumni awards tomorrow. Wheeler says education wasn't her first career choice.
Wheeler was recently in the spotlight locally when she was selected as the 2008-2009 Wyoming Principal of the Year. Wheeler graduated from Chadron State College in 1976 and also happens to be a Chadron native. She and the other honorees will be recognized during CSC's homecoming activities this weekend.
Congratulations, Dirlene!
Congratulations, Dirlene!


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Brave Cat Saves Baby From Python
Not long ago, Tess Guthrie's cat was hissing so loud that the sound woke her from her slumber. And when the 22-year old Australian mom did open her eyes she saw a six foot python had wrapped itself around the arm of her six-month-old daughter, who was sleeping right next to her.
Watch the Doritos 'Crash The Super Bowl' 2013 Super Bowl Commercial Finalists
For the past seven years, Doritos has sponsored a 'Crash The Super Bowl' contest in which amateur ad-makers compete to have their 30 second spots for the tortilla chips played during the big game. For 2013's Super Bowl commercial, the competition is fierce.
Tuna Sells For a Cool $1.76 Million Dollars
It's a story that should make everybody want to invest in a fishing boat. A 489 pound bluefish tuna caught off the coast of Japan has just been sold for $1.76 million during an auction at Toyko's Tsukiji fish market.
Worst Jewel Thieves Ever Tunnel Into KFC By Mistake
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Subway Sandwich Artist Flips Out On Customer Who Demands Ketchup
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Doctors Warn Champagne Bottles Can Cause Eye Injuries
New Year's Eve is all fun and games until somebody loses an eye.
That's the takeaway from the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual year end warning on champagne bottles. According to the doctors, 'When a champagne cork flies, you really have no time to react and protect your delicate eyes." GAH! Shield yourself with the nearest anything!!!
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Man Arrested for Performing Dentistry in His Bathroom
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How To Unclog A Toilet Without A Plunger
Most homeowners and renters are aware of the fact that no matter how new the plumbing might be, it's a good idea to have a plunger in the house. In the rare instance that you find yourself in a residence... up a creek without a plunger, we've got a trick that will keep the, ahem, crap from hitting the fan/floor.
What You Need
- Dish soap
- hot water
- bucket
A few tricks to try:
- First, try to locate a bucket and use it to pour some hot (but not boiling) water from the sink or tub into the toilet and let it sit for a few minutes. (If you can't find a bucket, improvise with the toothbrush holder or your hands, adding at least 10-12 cups of hot water). The water should help break up the "brown" you're attempting to flush down, but if not, proceed to our next tip.
- Pop into the kitchen and grab the dish soap. Squeeze a generous amount into the bowl — the soap will seep around the clog and act as a lubricant to help get things going. Add more hot water and let it sit for a while. Things should start moving around and breaking up in a half hour or so, but in more extreme cases, you should be prepared to let the soap do its thing overnight.
- If you are at a friends' place and you're too embarrassed to leave the bathroom before things are taken care of, peek in the shower or under the sink and see what you can find. A spare bath bomb or some epsom salts dropped in the bowl could help to get things a'movin'. Just remember to stop by the store and replace whatever you used after you get the clog taken care of. And maybe pick up a plunger for your friend as a belated housewarming gift...
- Last resort? Use the toilet brush. Use it in the same way you would a plunger: holding the handle, push the bristles into the drain hole, give a few quick, forceful pumps, and step away. Gross, yes, but sometimes you just have to do what you can to keep that toilet from overflowing. I know I'd much rather clean up a brush than mop brown stuff up off a bathroom floor...
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You've probably seen the predictions for 2015. Personalized marketing, security concerns on the rise, ad fraud creating problems, marketing automation becoming vogue have all been part of the narrative. But there is one prediction that will drive my team this year: increased mobile engagement.
Think of some of the innovations in mobile technology that have taken place over the past. Some mobile developments that I am impressed with include banks that now allow individual to deposit checks via your mobile phone and the TSA who accepts mobile boarding passes from different airlines.
The mobile "revolution" began five years ago, so if you haven't launched a mobile initiative, you're already losing business to those who have. For instance, I saw an infographic that explained the impact of a mobile-ready website like this: "not having a mobile optimized website is like closing your store one day each week". Even without a mobile site, businesses are seeing more traffic from smartphones, tablets, etc.
How is mobile changing the game?
First, mobile communication is rising. Mobile emails, text messages, social posts, those are the digital communication channels people are using most often during their day. Although we face tremendous challenges in ROI confirmation and other considerations, digital officers need to be communicating with consumers using a more mobile-oriented narrative across multiple devices.
According to the Pew Internet Project, "67% of cell owners find themselves checking their (mobile) phone for messages, alerts, or calls — even when they don't notice their phone ringing or vibrating." We're becoming conditioned to interact with our devices constantly throughout the day. So, for those of us in key digital roles, response to this trend is critical. If I send an email to a guest, it had better be mobile-friendly or it will get discarded quickly.
But it's more than just communicating. We've seen that people open their email and make social contacts via mobile devices, but they're also playing Candy Crush and booking reservations. People are accessing services on mobile devices. Think about scheduling a business trip. Not only can I research local restaurants, I can instantly make a reservation, book a room (MGM Resorts International, right?), and upload photos of my visit to my timeline from my smartphone.
Airlines were first-in on the mobile front. They have made seat reservations, flight changes, meal selections and other tasks accessible and executable through mobile apps. Southwest Airlines has done a great job of this. Through its app, I can roll up my Southwest mobile loyalty membership while I'm in line at the grocery store, and hit 'buy' to book a seat for my next flight.
In my case, our audience is consuming our mobile content, researching locations, booking rooms, and communicating with our brand. We have to make the entire experience rich and rewarding. Mobile consumers are expecting to be able to perform a full spectrum of mobile activity, so we have to enable services and transactions at our resorts through handheld devices.
What are we doing at MGM Resorts International?
At MGM Resorts International, we see greater adoption of mobile access to our brand through mobile booking, mobile transactions and mobile search activity. So we're rolling out responsive properties to attract mobile users. We're starting our transition by making existing digital properties mobile-friendly, more visually and functionally responsive in any format. For example, our guests can easily check out via our mobile app. This way, we are able to quickly check guests out and turn around room inventory, which allows incoming guests to check in earlier.
We have kiosk stations near our checkout counters, so guests who would like to get their folios without standing in line can send a request through their device and get a printout right there at the kiosk. This provides guests with a great choice. If they didn't think the line would be long but find a long wait ahead, they have the flexibility to get that folio without the wait.
In addition, we're focusing on transactional engagements. Room check-out is one that we have implemented, check-in will be one in the future. We're integrating click-to-call features that will allow guests to instantly reach one of our restaurants. We also will be offering services through our mobile sites that are more account-oriented. You'll be able to sign up for a loyalty account, look up loyalty balances, get gambling-related tax forms, and receive special offers for loyalty account holders. I'm also looking forward to the day we offer guests mobile turn down service requests, account preference settings and more through mobile integration.
Governance is a critical issue when deploying a marketing strategy. It's not just what we can do through mobile channels, it's who is governing the mobile tactics. Who is monitoring the number of mobile messages being received, for example? Over saturation on mobile can be an annoying experience for consumers. If you're getting 10 offers a day, you're going to start tuning them out – and miss out on great opportunities. I caution all mobile migrations to establish governance principles before you jump into mobile initiatives.
Three tips for successful mobile implementation
- Have a mobile first mindset. Think about your consumers' mobile experiences. What are they looking for? How fast are they looking to accomplish a task? Put mobile technology in place where it can be useful to serve the mobile-centric audience. (But don't simply chase the "shiny object". Don't offer Bluetooth's BLE, for example, if it won't improve the customer experience.)
- Think about the mobile view. What marketing assets are you deploying? If you're displaying an image, for instance, consider how will it render on a 4″ or 9″ screen. Think about the impact of mobile engagement on the digital presence you have: content (room rates), transactions (booking), features (selecting bed size). Make sure your existing services port to mobile well.
- Keep your mobile content fresh. As with your desktop initiative, have a mobile content strategy that keeps your visitors interested time after time. (Even an easily accessible mobile site will start to lose visitors if the content remains static.)
In an earlier post, I talked about the adoption of business intelligence. Targeting mobile users is a perfect example of leveraging the BI marketers are gathering. We can see through analytics the expansion and migration of mobile activities, and that tells us that this year we must focus our attention on providing an awesome mobile experience for our guests. They want to find you on their mobile devices, so get serious about mobile in 2015 or suffer the consequences! If you've had success with a specific tactic, share it with us below. I'm always interested in hearing success stories from the field.


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Constrained joint-profit-maximizing retail contracts are derived when the dealer is privately informed about demand conditions before contracting with the manufacturer. Demand is increased by dealer promotion, which is unobservable by the manufacturer. Consequently, the manufacturer does not know whether to attribute a low level of sales to a decline in demand or to a lack of promotion. We show that, in general, the optimal contract exhibits some form of resale price maintenance and quantity fixing. The type of resale price maintenance and quantity fixing depends on how price and quantity affect the link between sales and promotion.
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Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. Completes Line of Variable Speed Pumps with Two New Models
Safety Vacuum Release System and energy efficiency take top priority with new pump options
Nov 20, 2013, 09:00 ET from Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. (@ZodiacPool_USA) now has a complete line of variable speed pumps for pools and spas with the addition of its two newest pumps, the Jandy® Pro Series ePump™ + SVRS and the 1.0 horse power (HP) VS FloPro™. Both models help pool owners save up to 90 percent on energy costs with their variable speed, energy efficient motors. They also provide service professionals additional options to find the right pump for their specific application.
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The ePump + SVRS is a 2.0 horse power pump with eight variable speeds and incorporates the benefits of a Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS). Zodiac's SVRS technology aids in the prevention of full body entrapment in compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (VGB P&SS Act). As a variable speed pump, the ePump + SVRS provides powerful, yet energy efficient operation. The ePump + SVRS is ENERGY STAR® rated and comes with a newly announced auxiliary circuit load control allowing professionals to use the pump to control additional auxiliary equipment such as salt-chlorinators or booster pumps.
The 1.0 HP VS FloPro is a lower horse power variable speed pump, designed to be operated at energy saving lower speeds for maximum efficiency. It is ideal for pool and spa builds with 1.5 or 2 inch plumbing. The 1.0 HP VS FloPro is ENERGY STAR® qualified, signifying it meets or exceeds energy-efficiency guidelines. Featuring an on-board, rotatable, and remote mountable digital controller with two timers and eight speeds, best-in-class installation flexibility comes standard. Like the 2.0 HP VS FloPro, the new model includes adjustable base options to minimize plumbing modifications when retrofitting most leading pumps. It is also easy to install into new construction applications.
Both the ePump + SVRS and the 1.0 HP VS FloPro come with standard Jandy Pro Series features such as:
- High efficiency, permanent magnet, totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) motors, providing extended motor life and quieter and cooler operation, especially at lower speeds
- Eight adjustable speeds for maximum efficiency
- AquaLink® ready with four control options, providing complete programming and customization choices
- Unions for easy installation and service
- User-friendly ergonomic high profile lid handles, backplate handle, and drain plugs for easy service
- ENERGY STAR® qualified, signifying they meet or exceed Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) energy-efficiency requirements
"With these two new models, we now have an energy efficient, professional grade variable speed pump for every pool and spa application," said David Goldman, Zodiac's Director of Product Development. "We addressed the needs of pool professionals and consumers alike and created products that are safety- and energy- conscious as well as easy to install and maintain. Like the rest of our Jandy Pro Series pumps, these options provide the ultimate in reliability, performance, and ease of installation, making them first-choice pumps for pool professionals everywhere."
Both pumps are compatible with Jandy Pro Series' Versa Plumb® system, a swimming pool equipment plumbing system providing exceptional hydraulic efficiency and intelligent design elements that have resulted in one of the most energy-efficient pool systems in the industry. As variable speed pumps, both models also comply with Appliance Efficiency Standards and may qualify for power rebates. To calculate any pump's savings, see http://www.zodiacpoolsystems.com/Innovation/Energy-Efficiency/Pool-Pump-Savings.aspx.
To hear the latest news from Zodiac, connect with the company on social media by visiting www.facebook.com/ZodiacPoolSystems or www.twitter.com/ZodiacPool_USA.
About Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Zodiac Marine & Pool, S.A.S., is a global leader in swimming pool and spa products and services. The company's comprehensive product lines are marketed under the leading brand names of Zodiac®, Polaris®, Jandy® Pro Series, Nature2®, and Cover-Pools®. Zodiac is the leading provider of premium, innovative pool and spa products and is committed to designing and producing the most energy efficient, earth-friendly pool products and systems available. To learn more about Zodiac, visit www.zodiacpoolsystems.com or call 800-822-7933.
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The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 DSP is Focusrite's latest 16 In/8 Out FireWire audio interface, featuring real-time DSP-powered tracking and mixing solutions tailor-made for the modern home studio environment.
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Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB
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I had been wanting to add a firewire solution for a while. I had used several USB ones and I was set to go with PreSonus (bought one for a friend's voice over studio). It's a nice unit, but the Focusrite sounds better and I can run it on bus power alone without a problem. The Mix Control is pretty powerful (and a bit intimidating), but I manage to get around in there pretty well to my surprise.
I just love when I buy something, install the drivers, plug it in and it works. I haven't had a single issue with it and I keep finding neat little things about it. The dual headphone output is probably overkill for me, but I love having seperate monitor and headphone levels, a mute and dim button (Presonus does not) and the meters are a nice touch.
What really impressed me was that I was able to use the SPDIF for monitoring without having to run an editor and the fact that there is absolutely no jitter. My old interface wasn't usable at all with SPDIF. I also had some RF noise from the inside of my PC that when I would scroll the mouse or something I would get noise. With it outside the box it's absolutely positively silent.
I can also hear the difference between the A/D convertors in this thing. My old soundcard was pretty high end a few years ago and it's still pretty highly regarded. I can hear the difference though; as a whole unit it's very transparent sounding.
I haven't had a chance to use a high end mic with it yet. I did plug in an SM57 in there (I'm a guitar player so you know I have to have one of those) and the mic pre's sound great. I'm not real high on the effects (just bypassed them)....I suppose it's better to have them than not to, but the dry signal was absolutely stellar.
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Finally trying one of my CaesarsTea samples from VariaTEA! I brought this one with on my vacation knowing I'd likely got short on some teas, and that'd force me to try the samples I'd brought which I've been sort of putting off trying at home. That's been pretty true so far (and I still have five days left here).
I don't remember why I asked for a sample of this one: maybe because it's a flavoured black, and I don't particularly have an orange flavoured black I keep in regular stock. Anyway, the sample I received from VariaTEA certainly doesn't have as many non-tea bits as the display picture shows, so I don't know if that's gonna affect what I taste at all.
Parameters for the mug I'm drinking were: 1 1/2 tsp. of leaf in an 8 oz. mug steeped with boiling water for four minutes – which was the low end of the suggested steep time spectrum. I went with the low end partially because I was worried about this being bitter, and partially because the other teas I was simultaneously steeping had steep times right around that point as well.
Dry this has a very faint orange smell; like orange rinds with an equally faint black tea smell. Steeped, the liquor is a sort of watery brown with some muddled red hues in there and smells like faint, creamy orange. I drank the first half of the mug while catching up on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, and honestly wasn't paying attention to taste – but I happily sipped at it so I suppose that says it wasn't gag inducing awful.
Eventually I did start paying attention to the taste, and really this isn't bad though it doesn't scream "Blood Orange" to me – more so just sweet, regular run of the mill orange. It's not really that bold in the flavouring, and surprisingly more delicate than I would have imagined, but that could be a result of the low steep time. The orange is light, sweet, and surprisingly creamy and I also get notes of lemon and super faint notes of maybe grapefruit? But a sweeter grapefruit – not a bitter taste. There's also a sort of floral quality to this, but I'm having a hard time placing what. A few sips reminded me of sweet orange juice, as well. It almost feels like maybe this should have orange pulp in it?
Honestly, it's a pretty good cup – though nothing exceptional, and not really Blood Orange like titled. I'm surprised at how good and creamy it is, especially after reading Sil's tasting review in which she characterised this as very tart. I get no tartness at all, nor any astringency/bitterness. Maybe I just hit the sweet spot with the steep time? I have enough for one more cup, so maybe I'll push for a longer steep time with that one.
Anyway – I'd happily drink this again. But would I want anywhere near 50g more of it? Probably not – it's not that exceptional.
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I was going to look ahead to the start of Dancing On Ice this weekend, write up to the point when the news broke of Jim Davidson's arrest. The controversial comic was due to take his place in the Celebrity Big Brother house but I guess that's not going to happen now. That's a great pity, he would have had a whole new audience to offend and it might have spiced up an extremely tired-looking format. Outside of Frankie Dettori, he was about the only 'celebrity' I'd actually hear of as well. I'm sorry, I just can't face going back to Joe Pasquale and Keith Chegwin making fools of themselves now so I'm going to take a quick look at the odds for this season's FA Cup now that the big boys are involved.
I didn't take¬Ý a great deal of notice of the third round draw and my eyes were immediately drawn to the general 66/1 against West Ham United's name, until I realised they were playing Manchester United (7/1 with BetVictor). United are 8/1 with Ladbrokes to face Manchester City in the final, and the same firm offer 25/1 against a Liverpool/Everton final. But how can you bet on that with all the luck you'd need in the draw.
Only Everton and Portsmouth have managed to break the monopoly of the Premier League's supposed big clubs in recent years and the early value this year looks to lie with Tottenham Hotspur at the general 11/1. Andre Villas-Boas' side can mix it with the very best when at full-strength and have been in terrific form over the last couple of months. They have a good record in the FA Cup and their odds are certain to contract after the third round, in which they have a home tie against mid-table League 1 side Coventry City. I'd be a bit wary about the 15/2 with BetVictor and Coral on holders Chelsea. After a shock defeat at home to QPR, they face a tricky tie at improving Southampton (132/1 on Betfair) though it's hard to knock the Blues' recent record in the competition. Arsenal are a general 11/1 to end their long wait for a trophy at Wembley in May while you'd imagine Stoke City (50/1 with BetVictor) would be hoping for home draws all¬Ý the way through to the semi-finals. They are no certainties to get past Championship high-fliers Crystal Palace (250/1 with Betfred and BetVictor) however.


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dont wrry we all get lazy sometimes lols :p looks sad n lovely wip-hope u finish it~ gr8 line art
this is lovely. O: wanna see it finished!
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Crime and Punishment :'D this looks epic so far oAo
It's coming out pretty good! You should definitely finish this!
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Messy boots winning the game
I can handle hat hair. I have gotten used to wearing four layers of clothing. I even can be fairly patient at the crack of dawn waiting to hear whether our school is closed.
But know what is really driving me nuts? The boot pile by the back door.
In an attempt to keep things dry and fairly orderly – Ha! – I have gone through dozens of rags. I have lined up boots and mopped the floor countless times. I have tried layering mat upon mat, placing carpet runners on the nearby ceramic kitchen floor and spreading old beach towels around the area.
Nothing works for long. Layering the mats in the small back hallway only prevented us from opening the closet door where we keep the basket of rags.
Even our most absorbent industrial-strength mat has tossed in the towel, beaten down by working overtime when people traffic peaks.
I am tired, and my socks keep getting wet.
We are only a family of three, but boots seem to multiply this time of year. Hefty hiking boots worn for snow-clearing appear to grow one size larger a day when parked by the back door. Winter mocs spill into the space reserved for UGGs. Salt-stained tall boots – mine – tip this way and that, causing further commotion. The boot tray purchased this year only fits two pairs of boots.
Don't even get me started on dog paws.
Boots: 1. Humans: 0.
Most of the mess comes into the house from the floor of the attached garage, where we park our cars and all the gunky snow debris that's accumulated on them during the ride home. Sure, we use a shovel to clear the floor and try to stomp off the dirty snow from our boots before entering the house. But some of it stubbornly insists on coming inside – just so I can step in it. It's such a mess out there, I don't think the walk-off mats in the garage by the back door will dry out until spring.
Adding to the inconvenience of it all is that some boots are just a pain to pull on and off. You have to tug them on to go outside and get the mail. You have to tug them on to walk the dog – or shovel the walk. How many times this week did I pull on my boots, zip them up, head out to the garage with my long down coat zippered up to my nose and realize I forgot something indoors – like an extra pair of gloves in the front hall closet?
Maybe, I'll tell myself, if I wipe them off really, really well, I can tiptoe across the kitchen floor in them without leaving puddles. Maybe not.
Even the carpet runners by the other doors in the house are wet. That's because, this week in particular, snow blows in when you open the door to retrieve the paper or a package.
I guess we could come up with another way or place to store our boots, but I also realize that snowy boots are to be expected. Winter is messy, spring is muddy, and summer is sticky. And the shoes parked by the back door change with the season.
Soon, it will be sneakers and flip-flops. But soon enough?
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NSCAD alumni are well represented in the latest acquisitions made by the Nova Scotia Art Bank. More than 34 works were selected by an independent jury for purchase by the Nova Scotia Art Bank.
Among them are four emerging artists—Arianne Pollet-Brannen (BFA 2009), Christopher Foster (BFA 2008), Kate Walchuk (BFA 2011) and Nathan Patterson (BFA 2005)—whose work is shown at NSCAD's Seeds Gallery.
"Working with the artists in the NSCAD community, it is my hope that this will be the first of many purchases Art Bank will be making through Seeds Gallery," says Natalie Boterman (BFA 2011), manager of Seeds Gallery.
Other artists whose work was purchased include: Daniel Joyce (BFA 2007); Ivan Murphy (ANSCAD 1990, BDES 1992); Janice Leonard (BFA 1981), Katie Belcher (BFA 2007), Lorraine Field (BFA 1997, MFA 2003), Marilyn McAvoy (BFA 1985, MFA 1997), Mary Jane Lundy (BFA 2003), Melissa Townsend (BFA 2005), Sara MacCulloch (BFA 1992), Susan Sweet (BFA 1990) and Valeri Salez (BFA 1992). Three pieces each by Melanie Colosimo, exhibitions coordinator for the Anna Leonowens Gallery, and NSCAD Professor Emeritus Garry Neill Kennedy were also purchased.
Established in 1975, the Nova Scotia Art Bank purchase program has supported the careers of local artists for more than 35 years. Today, the collection consists of almost 1,800 pieces of art, many of which are displayed in government offices throughout the province.


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It's visible also on the camera LCD and it's produced in both
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My 2 cents...that looks like a computer software issue with
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An Assessment of Terrorism-Related Investing Strategies
Do terrorism-related investing strategies lead to superior investment performance? This study evaluates the risks and returns to two different terrorism-related investment strategies in the U.S. markets over the period from 1994-2006. The first strategy evaluates a sub-portfolio of S&P 500 stocks constructed on the basis of terrorism-related risk scores that measure their operations in countries with a high incidence of terrorism-related activity. The second strategy evaluates a 'terror-free' sub-portfolio of S&P 500 stocks in which stocks are screened if they have operations in countries that the U.S. Department of State has designated as state-sponsors of terrorism. I find that the terrorism-related risk exposure portfolio would have earned, on average, an economically small and statistically insignificant 16 basis point premium per month with a tracking error of 2.8% per month and that of the terror-free portfolio an even smaller -1.6 basis point premium per month with a tracking error of 25 basis points per month. Return attribution analysis using a multi-factor model uncovers interesting differences in systematic exposures to market risks, and factors related to size, market-to-book ratios and momentum.
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Six lawyers have become partners at Bowles Rice.
Lenna R. Chambers, Carl L. Fletcher Jr., Jill E. Hall, James V. Kelsh, Evan R. Kime and Benjamin R. Thomas were elevated to the new status Jan. 1.
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She earned her undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Marshall University and is a 2006 graduate of the George Washington University Law School.
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He is a 1980 graduate of West Virginia University College of Law, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif. He earned his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia.
Hall provides human resources advice and counsel to employers in the public and private sectors and defends employers in Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or ERISA, litigation and employment cases. She also advises employers with regard to employee welfare benefit plans, including health, life and disability plans.
Hall is the co-chairwoman of the Bowles Rice Diversity Committee and a member of the board of directors of West Virginia KIDS COUNT. She is a 2001 graduate of West Virginia University College of Law, where she was a member of the Law Review and graduated Order of the Coif. She earned her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Bethany College.
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BARNETT BRANCH. Barnett Branch rises three miles northwest of Click in southern Llano County (at 30°36' N, 98°35' W) and runs southeast for five miles to its mouth on Sandy Creek, a mile southeast of Click (at 30°33' N, 98°34' W). It crosses rolling to steep slopes surfaced by shallow, stony soils that support oak, mesquite, scrub brush, cacti, and grasses. The creek was probably named for James Finley Barnett, who settled in the area in 1857.
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Good things come out of small towns
There was a Protestant service on Sunday, residents council meeting and Welk show on Monday, as well as a bingo game, a chapel service, and evening program by Bob and Linda on Tuesday. Wednesday brought everyone's friend, T-Bear, and Kathy to visit. A sing along with Joanne and Sarah also happened that day. Thursday manicures and trivia took over while on Friday there was mass and a word game.
The Christmas coloring contest brought in many colorful pictures again this year. Again, it was hard to choose winners. Very few young artists chose dark colors, with the tone more upbeat and bright.
New friend Jean Fisher shared her story with us this week. She was born in 1929 in Todd County to William and Ida Umland. After graduating from high school in Verndale, she went to Minneapolis to work.
Jean married Robert Fisher and they lived on a farm near Verndale. Farm life suited both Bob and Jean as they liked to be independent. It is where they raised their two daughters. Bob looked forward to hunting ducks each year.
When the Fishers retired, they moved to Verndale, where Jean has enjoyed both the garden club and active Senior Citizens Center. Bob died seven years ago.
We discussed the pros and cons of living in a small town. Jean likes the friendly people. She is sorry there are no grocery stores in many places anymore but she thinks having the Friendly Rider available sort of makes up for it.
John Speelman introduced the first grocery store in Verndale, a Piggly-Wiggly, in 1913. He carried a small supply of many things, such as Lewis Lye, because he knew housewives made their own soap. We decided the discount store is a store that there are all too few of, crowded out by what's newer, faster or more popular.
Small towns have produced very important, well-known individuals, like General Lesley McNair. A couple of others I'll bet you never knew about or have forgotten are Civil War Volunteer Veterans Harrison Lyons and Charles Parker, both Verndale boys.
Harrison was the third one of four brothers who served during the Civil War in l839, in the First Minnesota Infantry. At 6 feet, 2 inches tall, he was the tallest enlisted man in the regiment, not the reason he deserves to be remembered, by the way.
Harrison was wounded while charging a Confederate artillery battery. He lay on the battlefield 10 days, being exposed to heat, cold and rain after his regiment retreated without him. He was eventually captured by Confederate soldiers and put in a Richmond hospital.
When Harrison returned to Verndale, he became one of the most influential members in the community and state, and Lyons State Forest is named after him.
Charles Parker, with not as colorful a background as his friend Harrison's, also served in the First Minnesota Infantry Regiment. Back in Verndale, he owned a dry goods store and was involved in other ventures with Harrison.
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