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Bright Lights, Big City
Cruise control: My blues band, the Loose Cannons Blues Band, plays quite often at Monroe's (3 West Monroe), and the rockabilly band I play in, the Haymakers, performs at Big Al's (710 South Central) quite often as well. These are restaurants and/or bars that you don't mention ("Sorry, We're Closed," Paul Kix, November 6). Séamus McCaffrey's also has live music downtown, as do a number of venues. Why don't you mention them?
We have been getting fairly good crowds. There could be more help from the city (which is your point), but this mantra that "there's nothing downtown" is a real buzz kill. I think it really chases people away.
Another factor you don't mention is that there used to be thousands of people in downtown Phoenix before they banned cruising. I'd like to see them bring that back. It was great until it got out of hand because it became so popular. There are a lot of classic car clubs that have "cruise" nights all over Phoenix and the Valley that are very successful. Why can't we do that in downtown Phoenix? Because everyone's afraid of the anti-cruise ban attitude that came around during the mid-'80s.
Please continue to point out the opportunities to have a good time in downtown Phoenix as well as the improvements you can obviously see are needed.
James Bailey
Creative class act: I left the New Times-sponsored lecture by Richard Florida at the Orpheum Theatre on October 21 feeling both energized and overwhelmed. I had no idea how I personally could move forward the ideas presented. What happened on the way to my car, however, got me thinking.
About 1,300 members of the Valley's creative class had just surrounded me in the Orpheum Theatre; yet, one block south, I felt like Tom Cruise walking through an eerily vacant Times Square in Vanilla Sky. One of the benefits of our city is that there is usually a free parking spot if you are willing to walk a few blocks.
I hadn't had time to eat before the lecture, and as I walked through the surreally deserted city, I realized I was hungry. I passed three open but empty restaurants and decided to stop and eat at one. I sat, talked with the manager, and ate my dinner. No one from the Valley's creative class came in. However, in that time, a group of six out-of-towners entered. They were here for a convention, looking for a strip club. In that moment, I realized that my acts of walking, eating and conversing were political acts.
If we want to create a vibrant, energetic, living downtown, if we want to create an authentic Valley culture, then we must engage in political consumerism. Political consumerism means investing time, money and energy toward actively promoting positive change. For now, Valley residents who want to foster a creative culture must first support the small, independent businesses that are unique to Phoenix, and go to national chains as a last resort. This can take more time, cost more money and be less convenient. But creating a stimulating, vibrant culture is not about convenience. Convenience means going to the mall on a Friday night and participating in generically cloned consumerism. Seeking out and supporting independent businesses and restaurants is about using our consumer power to help support a creative culture unique to the Valley.
We're Americans, and we buy stuff, lots of stuff. Valley consumers who consider themselves the creative class must develop a political awareness to consciously go buy the stuff that supports the creative, independent retailers. This might mean going to an independently owned store even if it's out of the way. It might mean not getting 30 percent off best sellers from the generic chain store. We must remind ourselves that, in the end, 30 percent off is meant to kill the competition, and the competition is the independent shop owner. It also means if the independent retailer does not have what we want, because they cannot afford to have a large back stock, we need to order it from them and wait. Instead of cruising Ray Road for large chain restaurants, we need to find independent restaurants we like, go back on a regular basis, and tell our friends to go.
Thirteen hundred of us drove into the city to hear a free lecture about fostering and supporting a creative culture. Then, everyone got back in their cars and left. Imagine if all 1,300 of us had taken the time to walk downtown that night in order to find a local restaurant, bar or coffee shop, then ate dinner, had a drink and talked.
Dan Hull
Florida key: Thank you for your review of Richard Florida's visit to downtown Phoenix ("Speech Therapy," Michele Laudig, October 30). I have read the last few articles in New Times about downtown (re)development and was interested to hear about Mr. Florida's visit.
I have worked downtown at Majerle's for the past three-plus years. I started out as a doorman, and am currently a manager and bartender. Over the past three years, I have become intimately acquainted with the many facets of downtown life and nightlife. I agree wholeheartedly that downtown Phoenix needs direction and leadership to become the flourishing and vibrant downtown that Mr. Florida (and myself!) believe that it can be.
Let me digress a bit. I have lived in Arizona since 1981. I have experienced firsthand the "commuter" lifestyle that is so prevalent in the Valley. But because of my experiences downtown over the last three years, I believe that downtown Phoenix, through baby steps, is headed in the right direction! While I cannot speak for other venues, I can say without a doubt that Majerle's is open seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. We have grown -- just like downtown Phoenix -- over the past 11 years. We are not going away! (In fact, I guarantee that Mr. Florida could have had a memorable dining experience at Majerle's on the night in question -- even after 9 p.m.!) Downtown Phoenix is attracting people with vision and with expectations. The problem for those of us who spend a majority of our time downtown is that, from the outside, the rest of the people in the Valley of the Sun may feel like it is not happening fast enough.
This brings me to another point. There is zero affordable housing in downtown Phoenix! Lofts that are listed in the mid-150,000s. "Free three months rent" is actually prorated over the course of a 15-month lease at some apartment complexes. And the buzz word of the mid- to late 1990s is still apparent: gentrification. How many vacant, semi-historic homes sit boarded up and abandoned for months and years just waiting for the adjacent land to be bought and redeveloped into another high-rise that holds 2,000 people who live in Gilbert?
I applaud New Times for keeping people aware of a myriad of issues -- downtown Phoenix among them. While I do not always agree with what is written or the opinions expressed therein, I cannot thank you enough for doing what all "news" publications should do: keep us thinking and talking!
Andrew Voeltz
The shadow government knows: My thanks to John Dougherty and New Times for their courageous exposé of what appears to be public corruption at the highest level of city and county government ("Jerry's World," October 16). In cooperation with 501(c)3 public trusts, organized for the public benefit and private, for-profit interests, which are both one and the same, "the shadow government," as stated by Angelos Peter Romas, appears to have diverted billions of public tax dollars for stadiums, a theater, exclusive non-compete/no-bid contracts and, most recently, the $15 million purchase of property, supported by the threat of condemnation and eminent domain.
When the boundaries between the state and public and private interests are blurred through an intimacy of interaction and intent, yielding massive public investment in private enterprise, it is the responsibility of governmental authorities and agencies to hold the public officeholders, the officers and directors and the corporate vehicles they control, accountable to both the taxpayers and voters. We can demand nothing less than honest stewardship.
Rick Handel
You can't go home again: This is in response to Jim Sparks' letter (October 23) accusing people who have moved here from other cities of wanting to change Phoenix to be like the city they left. Actually, Jim, we don't want to change Phoenix into the cities we left, we want to change Phoenix into a city.
Liz Novak
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For Kids' Sake
Redact this: As a former caseworker at Child Protective Services, I say your column is absolutely right on the money ("Redact Attack," Robert Nelson, November 6). Rick Romley seems to be the only person who knows what needs to be done to reform this seriously flawed agency.
The family preservationist/social worker mentalities have dominated CPS far too long. Family preservation is a social experiment gone askew. The morons who wrote the present laws governing CPS were only echoing a social experimental agenda in calling for family preservation over protecting a child. Family preservation concepts have no provision to make parents responsible for their actions, and children were placed in jeopardy time and time again because the parents weren't made to correct their ills and show significant progress.
I'm all for Romley's plan.
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Doing Time
Taking a stand: An excellent article by Robert Nelson on Arizona's prison system in crisis ("Clink!" October 23)! Thank you. The public needs this kind of reporting. Alas, sometimes the big media are scared to take a stand (like calling for an outright end to the failed drug war) for fear of losing ad revenue; and the politicians not only fear losing votes but their empowerment over the masses.
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Living dangerously: It's very much true that the system does not work. Why would Union Pacific still even have Michael Coleman working there after he killed Charles Conway ("Throttled," Patti Epler, October 16)? They must be nuts! Or just very stupid for putting other people in danger. And what I also don't understand is why they would hire some guy who doesn't have the right specifications for being a train engineer. I don't see how not being able to see clearly is being discriminated against, when clearly you need perfect vision for the job. And while giving this killer $400,000 to drop his case for a job he couldn't even do right, he still has the same job as before. Why wasn't he convicted for killing that guy? Obviously they don't care if he does it again.
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San Francisco public health officials warned on Monday that four gay men in the city have contracted a rare and potentially debilitating STD, which was recently reported in the Netherlands, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. Lymphogranuloma venereum, or LGV, is a form of chlamydia rarely seen outside poor tropical nations. It can cause genital and colon scarring and can produce a swelling and rupturing of lymph glands near the groin. Rotterdam doctors reported 92 cases among gay men during a 17-month period ending in September. Isolated cases have also been reported in Belgium, France, Sweden, and the United States (Atlanta).
In November, San Francisco City Clinic doctors treated one man with LGV, and subsequent testing of more than 100 previously stored rectal chlamydia specimens from patients turned up three more LGV cases. None of the infected patients had visited the Netherlands, so there may be other people with undiagnosed LGV in the city, Sam Mitchell, a Department of Public Health epidemiologist, told the Chronicle. Some LGV-infected San Francisco patients also had HIV. While there is no sign HIV-positive patients are at higher risk for LGV-related complications, patients might be more likely to contract HIV because of the ulcerations caused by LGV, Mitchell said.
Because early LGV infections are difficult to distinguish, officials recommend treating all rectal chlamydia cases with the three-week course of antibiotics used to successfully treat LGV. A single dose is usually required for more common chlamydia strains. "The idea is to knock it out quickly. If it circulates widely, it could be quite challenging," Mitchell told the Chronicle. "We think doctors should err on the side of caution."

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ENG315 Report - Draft Version
Assignment 4.2: Report – Draft Version
Due Week 9 and worth 170 points
Write a formal justification report to an organization making a recommendation to implement a particular product, service, or program. The organization may have a business, governmental, professional, or social focus. The report may focus on a "real" or "made-up" recommendation, but you should direct the report to an actual organization, even if you do not plan to submit the report. The audience within the organization will be whatever level is most appropriate to make a decision on the topic of your report.
Write a minimum of two to four (2-4) single-spaced report pages (not including the table of contents, transmittal form, executive summary, or title page).
- Organize the reports by section headings.
- The report should contain relevant and applicable graphics (at least one [1]).
- The findings should be based on research, including at least one [1] primary source and at least three (3) secondary sources. Sources should be credible and reliable (no Wikipedia).
- The report should reflect a style and format appropriate for business, i.e., single spacing and bullet points are acceptable for the business report.
- Headings, figures, and appendices should follow guidelines of APA style. All in-text citations and the references page should be cited according to APA style, Sixth edition guidelines.
Preliminary parts
- Title page
- Transmittal (1 page)
- Table of contents
- Executive summary (1 page)
Report text
- Introduction
- Problem statement
- Method used
- Findings
- Analysis
- Conclusion
- References
- Appendices
Your assignment must:
- Be typed, single spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
- Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Support ideas or claims in body paragraphs with clear details, examples, and explanations.
- Organize ideas logically by using transitional words, phrases, and sentences.
- Use sentence variety and effective word choice in written communication.
- Apply writing process strategies to develop formal business reports and / or proposals.
- Use technology and information resources to research issues related to selected topics.
- Write clearly and concisely using proper writing mechanics.
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Congresswoman claims a Filner groping (years ago)
Former San Diego mayor allegedly went in for a kiss
Don Bauder 5:30 p.m., Nov. 20
SITTING IN WHAT I WOULD PROBABLY DESCRIBE AS A BEAUTIFUL AND EXOTIC LOCATION WERE IT NOT FOR THE BAG OVER MY HEAD, MEXICO - Last night at its annual Awards Gala and Nosy Journalist Slaughter, the Sinaloa drug cartel awarded U.S. Attorney for Southern California Laura Duffy its coveted Woman of the Year award.
"Ordinarily," said a cartel spokesman from somewhere behind me, "we give the award to the year's top-performing mule. Last year, it was Gloria Esteban Sanchez, who managed to get 15 heroin-stuffed condoms over the border in a single trip. Of course, we had to give the award posthumously, since one of the condoms ruptured in her lower intestine. But even so - the 14 condoms we recovered from her corpse easily shattered the old record of nine."
"And then there was the time we gave it to Catherine Zeta-Jones for her heroic performance as a cartel widow who takes up her husband's title in Traffic. So fierce, so beautiful - like a deadly jungle cat. Never mind the Oscar - Catherine really earned the ring that year." (The spokesman was referring to the golden ring emblazoned with a marijuana leaf given to each year's winner, pictured above.)
"But this year, in this time of historic change with regard to national attitudes toward our best-selling product, it was clear that we had to think different, think bigger picture. We had to recognize someone whose tireless efforts have done so much to ensure that marijuana continues to be the province of criminals like us, and not some kind of regulated, taxable medical product. We had to do something to let Laura Duffy know how grateful we are for her ongoing and vigorous support."
Ha! That's awesome Walter.
And District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis should be named Woman Emiretus for her assistance in persecuting innocent medical marijuana patients and trumping up charges to force plea bargains from sick folks trying to avoid prison.


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An agreement that's been in the works for months to turn personnel duties for the Groveland Fire Department over to the state is official.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection announced Friday that the cooperative agreement between Cal Fire and the Groveland Community Services District was set to begin today.
The firefighters manning the GCSD fire station will be employed and managed by Cal Fire under a contract with the Groveland district and Tuolumne County.
Two firefighters will be on duty 24 hours a day, according to the announcement.
"We are very excited to welcome the Groveland fire district and its firefighters … and look forward to a great relationship to provide fire protection to the residents of the district and the other areas," Steve Lawshe, acting unit chief for Cal Fire's Tuolumne Calaveras unit said in the announcement.
The GCSD Board of Directors in August voted to hand personnel duties to the state agency. The agreement - which amends the county's fire protection contract with the state - required a lengthy period transferring the Groveland firefighters into the state system.
The department previously had a full-time Groveland fire chief and a department administrative assistant. Shane Warner resigned as chief during discussions of the move and the assistant position was eliminated.
District leadership started working on restructuring the fire department in June, after a tax proposal that would have raised about $300,000 for department operations failed at the polls. The tax would have replaced a 10-year special assessment, which raised revenue for the department's $1.2 million annual budget.
When the tax measure failed, the GCSD Board of Directors started working in earnest to figure out how to structure the department moving forward. The board held many special meetings, often filled with community members, and reviewed multiple proposals for department operations. Along with Warner, board member Roy Conley resigned amid those deliberations.
The GCSD service area includes 15 square-miles covering communities of Pine Mountain Lake, Big Oak Flat and Groveland.


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That is a very good question! But there is no right or wrong answer to this question. Although the first step is understanding your target market! Do you know who is buying your product, or service? Who are they? Prior to making a marketing strategy, it is important to understand who you are trying to sell to – this will give your strategy a strong focus.
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The Green Bay Packers appear to be the favorites to win Super Bowl XLV, but James Harrison and the Pittsburgh Steelers show up for big games like this and they usually walk away as the winners.
AP Photo/Don Wright
By Jason Lewis
Sentinel Sports Editor
All signs point to Green Bay, but take Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers have won a combined nine Super Bowls and the two teams have 11 Super Bowl appearances between them. The history of the NFL cannot be told without these two franchises, and for the first time they will be battling for the title against each other.
Listening to a lot of the experts it is surprising that it appears that the Packers have already won Super Bowl XLV. They are the hot team, have the hot quarterback, and a nasty front seven led by linebacker Clay Mathews, who finished second in the Defensive Player of the Year voting.
But the Steelers have been one of the top teams all season, they have a quarterback who finds a way to win, and they have a defensive front seven that's nastier than the Packers. And the Steelers have safety Troy Polamalu, who is the Defensive Play of the Year.
The Packers have cornerback Charles Woodson, last year's Defensive Player of the Year, and cornerback Tamon Williams is waiting for the ball to be thrown his way so he can have an easy interception.
Really looking at this match up, this has defense all night written all over it.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been on fire in the post season, and playing in the doom at Texas Stadium will help him, but he will have to do it without a running game, because the Steelers have the fifth best run defense in NFL history.
Having a one dimensional offense against the Steelers is not a good thing, because linebacker James Harrison, the 2008 Defensive Player of the Year, will gladly take the fine for knocking Rodgers out. And with Polamalu roaming the defensive backfield, Rodgers is going to have to be careful where he throws the ball.
There has been a lot of attention given to the Steelers injured center Maurkice Pouncy, who is regarded as the Steelers best offensive lineman. Losing Pouncy does hurt, but the Steelers played most of the AFC Championship Game without him and Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall still rushed for 121 yards against a tough New York Jets defense.
All the pressure is going to be on Rodgers in this game, because he is going to have to produce points for the Packers. That's not the case for Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. If the Steelers get a lead they'll close the playbook down just like they did against the Jets. The Steelers sat on the ball and ran the clock out while only attempting five second half passes in the AFC Championship Game.
The Steelers do not need a great game out of Roethlisberger to win, but the Packers are going to need a MVP performance out of Rodgers to take home the title.
This Steelers team has championship experience, winning two Super Bowls since 2005.
Michael Vick franchise tagged by the Eagles
Good news and bad news for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick.
The bad news is that Vick will not be getting the long term contract that he was looking for, but the good news is that he will be a starting quarterback against next season, and because he was franchise tagged, the Eagles have to pay him the average of the top five quarterbacks in the league.
Vick made $5.25 million this past season, and it is estimated that he will make around $20 million next season.
Not too bad for a guy who was nearly shut out of the NFL and was not expected to ever be a starter again.
Chad Ochocinco changes his name back to Johnson
Out with "Ochocinco," back with "Johnson."
Photo by Jeff Lewis
Sports commentators and writers can rejoice. No more saying or writing the name "Ochocinco!"
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco said that he will be changing his name back to Chad Johnson, his legal surname.
Cecil Newton making waves in the NFL
Auburn quarterback Cam Newton cannot shake controversy, mostly because his father continues to bring it upon him.
Cecil Newton has announced that his son Cam, who has declared for the NFL Draft after leading Auburn to the BCS championship, will workout in front of the media before the NFL combine, which is unheard of.
There are reports that NFL scouts will not be present at this workout, only media.
Jason LaCanfora of NFL Network recently reported that some teams are concerned about Cecil Newton's involvement in his son's career. Apart from the allegations that Cecil Newton sought payment in exchange for Cam's selection of a Division I school, NFL teams generally don't look favorably on, for example, a player's dad calling up the coach and complaining that his son's not getting enough game reps.
It's great that Cecil Newton is a major influence in his son's life, especially because many black kids do not grow up with their father.
But if reports are correct, that teams may shy away from Cam Newton, then it may be time for Cecil to let go of his son's athletic career.
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"Distance education an important tool to make Indian youth future ready "opines Prof Dr Uday Salunkhe, Group Director WeSchool
1. What are the key trends in Distance MBA education over last 3-4 years?
As enrolling to regular courses becomes highly competitive in India; online and distance education have emerged as wonderful alternatives by offering a chance of getting educated even to the less advantaged segment of people living in far-flung pockets in rural India . Distance learning can be availed through various types such as correspondence programs, pocket PC or mobile learning programs, interactive CD-ROM programs, courses via television or radio and many more.
E learning has undoubtedly changed the dynamics of Distance education vis-a-vis its content and pedagogy in India. Some of the key trends in last 3-4 years are Increasing usage of Virtual class room methodology , E-learning content development , standardization of study material, content development process , Increasing dependence on Website and internet as a medium of communication and academics.
2.Where do you think the Distance MBA programmes fit into the unique requirement of Indian companies and market?
With rapid globalization and the cut-throat competition in each industry, it is a necessity for every organization to operate its business in an absolutely professional manner. Management education therefore plays a vital role in bringing professional approach in all aspects of an organization. Class room based education has its inherent limitations of capacity and naturally can't accommodate a large number of students. Here, Distance Education comes to the rescue to provide opportunities in management education to working executives, who had had to join the industry immediately after their graduation. They can now pursue a MBA Program through distance learning and simultaneously implement those learnings at their work place for benefit of all stake holders.
3. Which Distance MBA programme does your institute offer? What is the number of seats and admission procedure?
WeSchool offers Distance Learning Post-Graduate program of two years duration in Ten specialization areas: (1) Marketing (2) Finance (3) Human Resource (4) Operations (5) Supply Chain (6) E-Business (7) General Management (8) Retail (9) International Business (10) Banking, Investment and Insurance.
There are four batches in a year and a graduate student can fill up the online admission form and send it along with relevant documents to the institute.
Detailed information is available on our website : www.welingkaronline.org.
4. What is the USP (Unique Selling Proposition) of your distance learning MBA programme? How does your Distance MBA programme is uniquely poised to suit the interest of both aspirants and the industry?
Distance learning programs at WeSchool have a number of unique features like:
- Virtual classroom lecture support for major subjects, where in , a student sitting in any part of the globe, can attend live two-way audio-video lectures and interact with the faculty and hundreds of other colleagues.
- Inclusion of game based practical subject for thousands of Distance Learning PG students residing in and around Mumbai.
- Experiential Learning Methodology, where students are evaluated based on their participation in business games, project work and Q&A sessions.
- On-line placement support facility from day one of joining the program
- Online 'Newswire' support facility for students of all specializations. Through this facility, they can read a number of news articles related to their specialization.
- Free access to on-line video library , ' We-tube'
- E-learning tool kit and audio-video CD content for all subjects, in addition to study material.
- Industry visits for Distance Learning students
- Spritual camps
- Monthly Movie learning sessions at Mumbai campus for distance learning students
- Leadership treks of 3 days to 10 days at regular intervals for distance learning students
- Placement support: Information about various job openings available in different industries is regularly updated on our website for the benefit of our students.They can refer to this data and apply to the companies of their choice.It is noticed that generally the facilities of Placement Support Services are not available for Distance learning Program students. WeSchool has made a mark in this respect and the services are available on exclusive basis.
5. There is not enough recognition for distance MBA in India. The Distance MBA programmes are generally not much valued in the market. How should top players in the Distance MBA cope with this challenge?
As the needs of well trained manpower by different industries keep growing by leaps and bounds, Distance education is fast becoming a popular and credible option for those who could not go for higher studies due to personal compulsions or those who feel the need to enhance their skill sets after working for a few years in some sector so that they are able to either enhance or change their career prospects. With rapidly developing technologies, it has become much easier to regularly add value added activities to Distance MBA programs. It is now feasible for us to plan activities regularly, communicate the same to a large number of students on timely basis and provide them with industry relevant knowledge and also develop their soft skills. Institutes should continuously strive to update the content at a very rapid pace and provide meaningful value added activities for holistic development of students doing study thorough Distance MBA. It is heartening to note that, many organizations have observed this change and are giving preference to students doing MBA programs through distance learning from reputed institutes like the WeSchool.
6. Who are your target groups for your distance learning programme? What is the number of students enrolled in your distance learning programme (last academic year i.e. 2011-12)?
Broadly, graduates from any discipline in the age group of 22 years to 35 years, form our major student base.
Enrollment for our distance learning programs was around 15000 students during the last year. .
7.What is the fee structure for the current academic year?
Fees structure for Our Two years PG programs is Rs. 45,000/- , whereas it varies from Rs. 7,500 to Rs. 25,000 for various Diploma programs of Six months to One year duration.
8.What are the key challenges and opportunity for Distance MBA education in India in next 4-5 years?
Some of the key challenges, we see in near future are availability of good speed internet connectivity in remote places , spread of many non-recognized institutes offering very poor quality distance education programs and thereby adversely affecting image of overall distance learning education system.
However, with the growing number of student population, large number of management programs on offer and improved access to deprived groups will create healthy practices in Distance education programs as well as in their delivery mechanisms and this will bring immense benefits to all the stakeholders.
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A View From the Hills: Agricultural terrorism
By JOSH HASTEN
Avraham Herzlich describes the theft of his flock of goats by Arabs as "agricultural terrorism."
In the early 1970s, at the age of 18, Brooklyn native Avraham Herzlich was living the American dream. An engineering student at City College in New York, Herzlich, who was Jewish but had a very limited religious background, was busy spending his time living in the fast lane. His passion was working on and riding motorcycles and sports cars. To put it simply, he felt the need for speed.
But a few years later, Herzlich sensed that something was missing in his life. He felt a void, a sense of emptiness. So at the age of 23, he decided to take a trip to Israel and bought a boat ticket, setting sail on a two-week journey to the East. Very shortly after his arrival in the Jewish state an internal spark was lit.
There was no going back to the US.
Herzlich began studying the Hebrew language, and exploring his Jewish roots though the study of Torah. After learning about the Patriarchs and their physical and spiritual attachment to the Land of Israel, namely as shepherds, Herzlich decided to follow in their footsteps.
While situated in Rosh Ha'ayin in the center of the country, he learned of the village of Kfar Zeitim near Tiberius where opportunities existed for Jewish shepherds.
After traveling northward on foot, and bare-footed, for six days, Herzlich arrived at Kfar Zeitim and started on his path to become a real Jewish shepherd.
40 years later, married and with his own flock of children and grandchildren, Herzlich remains a true shepherd, steering his animals daily through the Samarian hills, with the community of Kfar Tapuach serving as his home base.
Unfortunately, just last month, late on a Thursday night, while his animals were grazing near the community of Migron in the southern Binyamin region, Arabs stole his flock of around 400 goats as he was sound asleep nearby.
Herzlich, who describes what happened not as theft but as "terrorism," says that while he is devastated since he considers his flock "part of my family," what happened wasn't a total surprise.
In recent months security officials had warned Herzlich that he had been in the crosshairs of the Arabs for some time. "I was actually on an Arab hit list, since when the Arabs see a Jewish shepherd walking in the Land of Israel – that endangers them, and pushes them back. When you have a flock you move beyond fences, and the Arabs understand that when a Jew walks on the Land, he controls the Land. Our roads in Israel aren't our claim to the Land, it's our fields."
While Herzlich and his grown sons went in search of the missing animals, they still have not been found. He says that while the value of the flock was quite high, "it's not only about the money, or insurance covering the loss." He adds, "As Jews, we want to build the third Temple in Jerusalem. The Temple isn't a museum, it's a place where you sacrifice animals. In other words, I was working with future sacrifices. Again, it's not a question of money. I look at this flock as part of the expanded family of the Jewish people."
According to Herzlich, this type of terrorism is not a new phenomenon. He says that hundreds of thousands of animals have been stolen by Arabs, not only in Judea and Samaria, but in the Negev and in the Galilee as well.
His statement indicating that the problem is not confined to Judea and Samaria was confirmed by Ari Briggs, International director of the Regavim Organization.
Regavim's mission is to ensure responsible and legal accountable use of Israel's national lands and the return of the rule of law to all areas.
According to Briggs, "all over our country, Jewish farmers are being chased off their land and herds are being stolen or killed.
The front lines of this silent conquest are all around us. Just ask any rancher or farmer in the Negev or Galilee."
There are many other examples of similar incidents of "agricultural terrorism," indicating that it's a widespread threat.
According to a Regavim news update, just last month Israel Lands Authority inspectors, covered by a large force of police, tried to enter the Beduin village of Bir Hadaj to give out demolition orders on illegal buildings.
After spotting the inspectors many of the villagers came out and burned tires and threw rocks at the entrance to the village and on surrounding roads. After a while they moved to the neighboring Kibbutz Revivim and set fire to its feed barn, causing around NIS 2 million in damage.
A month earlier in October, Arutz 7 reported that a Jewish farmer in Shilo named Erez Ben-Sa'adom discovered that his olive grove had been vandalized with trees destroyed, and fruit stolen with damage in the tens of thousands of shekels.
"Uprooting trees, theft and throwing rocks at farmers is not rare, unfortunately," he said. "Every year we suffer from assaults and thefts, both from the Arabs and from anarchists and leftists who come here from around the world."
And just this past summer Lily Yung-Gefer, an Israeli judge serving as the deputy president of Nazareth District Court, warned that "Arab crime rings had taken agricultural theft to a new level." Recent thefts from Israeli farms testify to "the development of a professional, organized theft industry... with cooperation between residents of the [Palestinian Authority] territories and residents of Israel."
She added that the wave of agricultural thefts "does tremendous damage" and "threatens to cut at the base of the existence of stable, financially productive agriculture in Israel. All Israelis pay for such crimes with higher prices at the grocery store," she said.
Sadly, Herzlich is no stranger to terrorism in its many forms. On December 31, 2000, his daughter Talia and her husband Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane, of Kfar Tapuah, were murdered when Arab snipers opened fire on their car while they were driving home from Jerusalem on the Ramallah bypass road. The couple's five daughters, who were in the car at the time, were also wounded in the attack. For Herzlich, the details of that tragic episode are too painful to discuss.
But he does reference his children's murderers, saying, "We're living with... people who have no respect for life. If they can kill Jews, they are willing to kill themselves [in the process]. So the reality of life of Israel is not simple... I just ask that people pray for a solution, as we are living face to face with the haters of Israel."
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11 killed in terror attack on luxury Pakistan hotel
The wave of violence in Pakistani cities continued last night as militants armed with guns and a large bomb attacked a five-star hotel in Peshawar. At least 11 people were killed and dozens more were injured.
The Foreign Office said a British man had been injured and was receiving hospital treatment.
Police said that gunmen stormed into the Pearl Continental hotel, one of the few places in the city used by Westerners, and opened fire before a "big bomb went off".
TV images showed some of the injured being carried away from the hotel, some on the backs of other people. One reporter said he saw several foreigners with injuries leaving the hotel.
The images showed a scene of chaos outside "PC", located opposite the provincial legislature of the North-West Frontier Province. The Governor and Chief Minister's offices are also nearby and the area, is where the army is based in the city.
Troops routinely patrol the area, but the police presence was reported to be thin at the time of the explosion.
The PC is a favourite place for foreigners and wealthy Pakistanis to stay and socialise, making it a high-profile target for militants.
Last year, a massive bombing at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, also a favourite with foreigners, killed more than 50 people and wounded dozens.
Sahibzada Anis, a government official in Peshawar, said the blast killed at least five people and a local hospital said about 40 people were wounded. Mr Anis said officials were trying to determine if the bomb had been planted or if it was a suicide attack.
Mian Iftikhar Hussain, a spokesman for the provincial government, said they had tightened security in the area, but it was impossible to stop every terrorist. He said that a car laden with explosives had pulled up at the gates of the hotel and exploded.
The bombing is the latest in a flurry of attacks that have rocked Pakistan. Two weeks ago, militants killed at least 30 people and injured hundreds when they targeted police and intelligence offices in Lahore.
A spokesman for the Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud said the Lahore attack had been carried out in revenge for the military operation to drive militants out of the Swat valley and other districts in north-west Pakistan. The spokesman urged residents of Pakistan's main towns and cities to flee, because more attacks on urban centres were planned.
Just a day later, at least 14 people were killed in separate bombings in Peshawar. Since then, there has been a bomb attack on a mosque in the Upper Dir area which killed at least 35 people.
Neither the government of Asif Ali Zardari, nor the Pakistani military, appear in any hurry to halt the operation to drive militants from Swat.
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A man allegedly stole his friend's car after they got into an argument in San Francisco's Mission District late Thursday night, police said.
The carjacking was reported at about 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of Cesar Chavez and Shotwell streets.
The victim, an 18-year-old woman, is friends with the suspect and the pair were driving in the woman's car, a 2005 gold Chevrolet Malibu, according to police.
When the woman pulled over during the argument, the suspect forced her out of the vehicle and into the street, then got into the driver's seat and drove away, police said.
He had not been found as of Friday morning, according to police.
Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to call the Police Department's anonymous tip line at 415-575-4444 or send a tip by text message to TIP411.


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A few posts here have been deleted. Let's remember to keep this about Clay and not let it get personal. Thanks, guys.
A few posts here have been deleted. Let's remember to keep this about Clay and not let it get personal. Thanks, guys.
That is the most intelligent thing I have read in this thread so far. It is exactly what it boils down to.Originally Posted by Lois Lane;2471010;
Except that Clay did answer the question -- at least twice -- back in 2003. First, he told Rolling Stone that if you're a guy who''s not married you're either gay or a womanizer "and I'm neither." Later that fall, Diane Sawyer asked him about the speculation that he might be gay, and he told her he wasn't but he understood why some people might perceive him that way (e.g., because of the way he talked).Originally Posted by snarkattack;2470744;
I think his irritation with Diane for bringing it up again in the fall of 2006 was because:
a) he had been the subject of a tabloid smear campaign starting in Jan of that year, in which it was not only alleged that he was "gay" but the headlines portrayed that explicitly as a "SCANDAL!"
b) his new album was just being released and he resented the media focus being diverted to his personal life
c) she was not only really prying, but kind of implying that he was a liar, by re-asking a question she'd already asked and he'd already answered.
You know, that's really a Catch-22 when someone asks you, "Are you X" and their stance is that if you won't answer, that proves you are. So you can say "Yes, I'm X" or "That's a personal question I choose not to answer." Either way, they think you're X. And if you say "No, I'm not," chances are they won't believe you anyway.
I don't think celebrities owe the public any info about their sexual preferences, whom they're sleeping with, etc.
Dogs have owners. Cats have staff. §;-D
Broadway, it seems you and I are talking past each other more often than not.
Post #786
You and some others seem to be arguing against things I never said. Such as that Clay would be where he is now if he hadn't been on AI or that the press shouldn't ever mention AI when talking or writing about him.
If anyone cares what I actually have said by way of critiquing Clay's media coverage, you can go back and read my posts over the last few pages.
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Dogs have owners. Cats have staff. §;-D
For what seems like the gazillionth time, I've never said I expect the AI references to totally go away or that they should.Originally Posted by razorbacker;2470774;
But if I saw or heard a news report about Carrie or Kelly C during one of their concert tours that mentioned 2 or 3 times that they were former AI contestants (or even AI winners) but not once alluded to their being Grammy winners, being multiplatinum recording artists, being currently on tour, or even being "recording artists" or "country (or pop) singers," I'd suspect the unseen hand of 19E/AI behind that report. Yes, I'd say the article seemed to be as much about pimping Fox and AI as about informing the public about Carrie or Kelly.
Dogs have owners. Cats have staff. §;-D
exactly! same goes for me, I just dont care..Originally Posted by Marleybone;2471043;
second of all, Clay HAS answered, people just choose not to listen, some people would like him to answer every year I supposed, since he answered so long ago? what would be the point? he finally got tired of answering the question, he has said he isnt, 3 times that I can think of, so why should he keep answering, it becomes less about being curious, and more about projecting what you THINK he is onto who he is, when he has said that he isnt.
its like he said in people, when a vase gets broken, you didnt do it, but your mother asks you if you did..if you say no she isnt going to believe that you didnt break it anyways, the vase got broke, it muse be you..therefore the only answer that she will accept is yes.
for clays sexuality, the only answer that SOME people will accept is yes, so he is done answering..he has answered and if people dont want to believe it then that is fine, he doesnt care if people believe it or not anymore...he said "my friends, my family and my fans know the truth" and thats all that matters to him, because what GOOD does it do him to answer it if nobody is going to believe what he says anyways..
what a horrible thing to be asked for the rest of your life, when you are trying to promote your albums and your tours and people care more about who your sleeping with.
alldone thank you for the promotional pictures!! I LOVE the billboards, Im going to Pala and I wanna get a pic of that one for myself..
Clay Aiken "when everyones working on it change isnt impossible, its inevetible"
He also isn't Joe Shmoe AI contestant either, otherwise they would all be invited to do these things, yes?Again... would LOVE to see the promotional advertising for his charitable appearances. Clay Aiken has been involved in a number of charitable activities, yes, but he doesn't get these appearances because he's Joe Schmoe off of the street.
Unicef also never mentions AI in conjunction with Clay Aiken. This page contains many reports about his latest field mission and his drive to raise funds in support of Afghani Children.The U.S. Marines Corps Toys for Tots is attempting to address the needs of kids of all ages.
Last year, Reader's Digest, in their November 2003 edition, named "America's Best Charities" in 12 categories. The U.S. Marines Corps Toys for Tots Foundation was named "Best Children's Charity."
To learn more about the organization, whose 2004 national spokesperson is Clay Aiken, go to:
Thanks to the Boston Herald for inspiring this story.
U.S. Fund for UNICEF - UNICEF USA - Fieldnotes: April 2007 Archives
Hispanic PR Wire - McDonald's(R) World Children's Day(TM) Kick-Off Features All-Star Line-Up: Alejandro Fernández, Hilary Duff, Haylie Duff, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Clay Aiken, Carl Lewis, and Randy JacksonMcDonald's(R) World Children's Day(TM) Kick-Off Features All-Star Line-Up: Alejandro Fernández, Hilary Duff, Haylie Duff, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Clay Aiken, Carl Lewis, and Randy Jackson
November 10, 2004--Stars of the entertainment and sports worlds are giving their hands in support of World Children's Day at McDonald's, a worldwide fundraiser that raises money for Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) (RMHC(R)) and other children's causes. Yesterday's activities at a Los Angeles McDonald's restaurant kicked off the month-long initiative to build awareness for the annual fundraiser. This year, McDonald's goal is to raise $20 million dollars.
Kick Off Event
To launch the 2004 World Children's Day fundraising activities, Latin superstar Alejandro Fernández, music artist and actress sisters Hilary Duff and Haylie Duff, tennis champions Venus Williams and Serena Williams, multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken,
DisneyHAND Teacher AwardsDisney's American Teacher Awards - Honoring Creativity in Teaching
Special Guest Clay Aiken Presents Teacher of the Year & the First Youth Service America Award
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According to this poster the taping is on November 6th.
Wed, Jul. 18, 2007
Clay Aiken popped into Davio's (111 S. 17th) for dinner Monday night. The singer, who played the Mann Center last night, went for cheesesteak spring rolls and pasta bolognese and tipped very graciously. The "American Idol" alum also chose Davio's while in town for a concert last fall.
Program has lasting Impact on special campers, counselors
ASHLEI N. STEVENS, email@example.com
Published July 17, 2007
* Video: A closer look at Camp IMPACT
Amid the squeals of children playing kickball in the hot sun and swimming in the cool indoor pool, Patrick Moran feels welcomed.
The bright-eyed 13-year-old eagerly enjoyed dancing and singing cheers with fellow campers Monday.
"It's fun when you have friends around playing with you," said Moran, who attends E.P. Todd Elementary.
Mingling with other kids is important for children like Patrick, who has special needs. And to make him feel included, a group of local volunteers worked with the Bubel/Aiken Foundation to bring Camp IMPACT to the Middle Tyger YMCA in Duncan.
IMPACT stands for Inspiring, Motivating and Progressing to Achieve Challenges Together. Begun in 2004, Camp IMPACT is a part of the "Let's All Play" program, which creates communities where all children can learn, live and play together.
There are four sites across America that have begun Camp IMPACT - one in Kansas City, one in Indiana and two in North Carolina. These are the model sites, and the goal is to have at least 100 camps by next year. The Middle Tyger camp is a pilot program, and hopefully it will be able to receive grants and donations to hire more staff and offer services to more kids next summer.
Currently, 16 children with special needs are mixed into the Middle Tyger's summer camp, which is serving about 100 kids. The program is free for children with special needs, and there are still a few more open slots.
"That's the beauty of it - that with the right community support, you can almost do this without adding money to your budget," said Aron Hall, director of services for the Bubel/Aiken Foundation.
Rita Smith and her friend, Sandra Graham, heard about the foundation because they are Clay Aiken fans. The two Spartanburg women decided to work with the local YMCA and gather volunteers to make it happen. Camp began last Monday and will end this Friday.
"It's not just kids with disabilities who benefit from being included - everybody involved gets some benefit out of it," said Hall.
And Smith agrees that the program allows children with special needs to feel accepted by other children.
"This is stretching their abilities to do things and to extend their capabilities," said Smith. "For the typical children, it's giving them the opportunity to feel comfortable around children with disabilities. So it helps them, too - helps them become more sensitive."
Camp IMPACT's youngest volunteer is 10-year-old Mikayla Johnson. Her 7-year-old brother is autistic. And although her brother is not a part of Camp IMPACT, Mikayla has devoted last week and this week to helping young people better understand children with special needs.
"They need to spend some time with them and see that they're just like regular people," said Johnson, who aspires to teach special education one day. "I live with a sibling that has special needs, and I know how to take care of him."
And at least one parent says Camp IMPACT is truly making its mark. Betsy and Jeff Randall's 7-year-old daughter Micah attends S.O.A.R. Academy, a newly opened private school that serves children with special needs. So interacting with children outside of her classmates and 4-year-old brother and teenaged sister is beneficial for Micah.
"They don't have a lot of choices to be with other kids, and there aren't a lot of other camps they can go to where they have the supervision they need," Betsy Randall said.
Micah's made a new friend at camp and is looking forward to horseback riding later this week.
"She has been so excited," Randall said. "This is a great opportunity for her."
awwww, yay for camp impact!
and yay for Clay being spotted in philly..he sure likes him some pasta bolognese, he has been in print eating it 3 times that I can remember hehe.
Syracuse tonight!
Clay Aiken "when everyones working on it change isnt impossible, its inevetible"


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'Eats anything that smells repulsive?'
Removed, since it never stated that in the anime, nor games, nor manga. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Ribbedebie 16:58, 7 February 2008 (UTC)
why does it say their cheeks makes them look like human buttocks?
I was under the assumption that their cheeks were made to look feline like.
you know kind of like how skunks are called polecats?
I mean look at Garfield or cartoonist cats like him and tell me you don't see a cat. I mean no one has said that mime jr. looks like it has a Nano pet doodie on its head. Stunky even has cat like ears and whiskers. Yami 17:34, 22 November 2008 (UTC)
gotta say I agree with you there ~ZaphodBeeblebrox 22:23, 22 November 2008 (UTC)
in an way, its head also looks like a owl if you got rid of the whiskers and tilt Yami 03:03, 24 November 2008 (UTC)
No, I'm pretty sure it's face is supposed to resemble a human buttocks. It's a skunk, skunks are often portrayed as being foul smelling creatures. What's a common type of foul smelling function of the body that is often portrayed humorously in the media? Flatulence. Where does flatulence come from? The buttocks. If a Pokémon based on an irl creature often portrayed as foul smelling were to have big cheeks, what are the cheeks more than likely based off of? The human buttocks! Even it's cry sounds like flatulence. To give the excuse that it is supposed to have cat-like facial features instead of it purposely looking like a human buttocks I think is just trying to censor this page and make it seem like "teh world of pokaman aint got no innuendoz or sense o humer!!!11!1".--Jake 14:22, 7 December 2008 (UTC)
I'm pretty sure there is no comfirmation ether way and I can see it being ether way or both. Cats have big cheeks and Stunky does have whiskers also, that and Skuntank's cheeks look more like a cat than a butt. On the other hand Jake does make a valid point as well. I say we put both in to avoid a senseless arguement and/or edit war that would possibly get someone banned for no good reason. --Superx 03:54, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
Upon looking at Stunky and Skuntank, I have to say, they're probably based more off a cat than a butt. The ears are obviously based off a cat instead of a skunk and they've even got whiskers and Skuntank's is obviously based off a cat face wise. I have two cats and though Stunky's cheeks are overly large, the resemblence is there. So I have to say, its based off a cat and the nickname polecat, sorry Jake. --Superx 23:55, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
I would agree with this but I think the cat ears are just a way to get attention away from the but cheeks...sorry but they Have to have made it look like that on purpose..and didn't want any trouble so they added the ears....I say this because if you listen carefully to stunky and skuntank's cry they both sound like a fart...so they knew what they were doing. --RemusLupo 03:59, 3 August 2010 (UTC)


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Thirty Republican members of Congress have written a letter to Health and Human Services secretary Tommy Thompson urging him to reject a $200,000 grant application from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, to create a doctoral program in human sexuality research, Madison's Wisconsin State Journal reports. The program would allow students to specialize in a particular area of sexuality, such as HIV and sexually transmitted disease prevention. The right-wing lawmakers object to the program because it would not include segments on abstinence. They called the grant request "biased" because they believe any educational courses on sexuality, even at the doctorate level, must include a focus on abstinence as a means to prevent HIV, STDs, and unwanted pregnancies.
The lawmakers urge HHS to instead increase funding for research to "better understand the value of abstinence-only education in terms of prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, [unintended] pregnancies, and other negative health consequences that result from becoming sexually active at a young age." Among the lawmakers to sign the letter are representatives Dave Weldon (R-Fla.), Jim Ryun (R-Kan.), Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), Melissa Hart (R-Pa.), Chris Smith (R-N.J.), and Joe Pitts (R-Pa.).


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Found the Regent hotel staff very friendly and helpful Our room had a gorgeous see view and the food was excellent. Only complaint is guests allowed to bring there pets into the dining room! One guest even had her dog in a pushchair yes a bloody pushchair :)


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IRS Provides Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricane Sandy
The IRS announced tax relief to individuals and business affected by Hurricane Sandy.
The IRS tax relief postponed various tax filing and payment deadlines. Hurricane Sandy victims have until Feb. 1, 2013 to file all tax returns and pay any taxes due. Tax payments and tax returns, include but are not limited to, fourth quarter individual estimated tax payment, payroll and excise tax returns and accompanying payments for the third and fourth quarters. Additionally, tax-exempt organizations required to file Form 990 series returns has been postponed.Continue Reading...


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Havering Bikewise event
Compared to inner London, Havening has low levels of cycling. The council organisers were therefore surprised to have attracted an estimated 4000 people to their Bikewise event.
Among the attractions was a virtual biking competition, free bike repairs, a BMX display and a bicycle polo tournament that included a team of local councilors.
A survey and name-gathering on the day has enabled the council to run organized rides and a second bicycle polo tournament.
Vanessa Celosse, with Wandsworth Cycling Campaign, Battersea Artists and Wandsworth Council
Battersea Artists' Trail Bike Tour
Small but beautiful was the judges' view of the Battersea Artists trail by bike 'It was the attention to detail that people enjoyed enormously" said one.
Art and cycling enthusiast Vanessa Celosse took groups of cyclists to see a total of 17 artists homes or "galleries.
Hackney Council
Bike Across the Borough
"We cycled a lot and we burnt calories," said one young pupil from Tyssen School about this ride through Hackney to the Olympic stadium.
More than 100 children took part in this cross-borough ride to the Olympic Stadium and 90% said it would encourage them to cycle more.


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Charles Overby is a man who wears many hats. Perhaps most prominently, as chairman of the Freedom Forum, he is a promoter of the First Amendment, a caretaker of journalists, and a preserver of history.
One of Overby's primary responsibilities is running the Newseum, a "museum of news" that is the No. 2 attraction in the Washington, D.C., area, according to TripAdvisor.com. He oversaw its relocation to Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the U.S. Capitol in 2008.
"The museum is interactive, bringing history to life through firsthand news accounts. Our mission is primarily to promote and educate people on the importance of the First Amendment," he says. "My goal is that every person who comes through the museum knows the five freedoms of the First Amendment: religious liberty, speech, press, assembly and petition."
Overby, who has traveled to six continents to promote free press values, describes the First Amendment as "a highly unusual political document, incomparable" to what any other country has.
"The First Amendment was designed to protect unpopular speech. I think it is a fragile document, and I worry it could be chipped away at," he explains. "I don't believe there is any way the First Amendment would pass the way it is today if it had to go through Congress and the state legislatures. And it certainly wouldn't pass in 45 words. There's an amazing amount of freedom packed into those few words. Many organizations care about one or two of the freedoms, but [at the Freedom Forum] we really try to promote all five."
A self-described political junkie, Overby believes one of the biggest threats to our democracy is negative campaigning. He also thinks newspapers have a tough challenge in finding the right business model to sustain themselves.
"There is no other retailer that I am aware of that gives the product away on one side of the store and tries to sell the very same product on the other side." Overby was honored to serve as a Baylor Regent from 1995 to 2006, "doubly honored considering I am from out of state and a non-Baylor graduate," he says. "I became friends with some incredible people, from Drayton McLane to Jim Turner to Will Davis, and just a host of others. The people connected with Baylor are world-class, and serving during such an exciting time at Baylor was a great experience for me. I cherish my Baylor connections."
Although Overby no longer has as much direct involvement with Baylor as he had as both a Baylor parent and Regent, he is excited by what he has heard from Baylor's president during Starr's visits to the nation's capitol.
"Ken Starr is a terrific ambassador for Baylor. I have been to several events here in Washington where President Starr hosted people to tell the story of Baylor. He is a very effective spokesman and advocate for Baylor, so it is exciting to see his dynamic leadership," says Overby.


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Kayty was encouraged by a friend to check out the fiesta party. The only information she was given was the password. After she got inside to her surprise she was put on her knees and a cock was shoved in her mouth. She gladly sucked it and asked for more. Sir Charles fucked her tight little pussy all over the couch eventually blasting her face with the cum fiesta.


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This small glass ewer is in a classical Schneider form with an elongated spout and a ribbon-like applied handle. The colour of this pitcher is a smart smoky brown.
This piece dates c. 1925.
Dimensions: Approximately 15.5 cm (6 in) maximum height.
Signature: "Schneider" acid stamp on lower body.
Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs. Wear consistent with edge; no scratches to the body but there is an internal elongated bubble between the handle and the body.
Reference: This ewer form is shown on page 79 of Edith Mannoni's "Schneider" (see photo).
A Note About the Manufacturer:
Charles and Ernest Schneider were a generation younger than Emile Gallé and the Daum brothers, whose glassworks were in the same area of France. The Schneider brothers worked for Daum from the early 1900s, Ernest as a salesman and commercial manager, and Charles as a freelance designer.
The brothers left Daum around 1912, and re-commissioned an old glassworks under the name Schneider Frères et Wolff, a few miles north of Paris in 1913. Henri Wolff was an architect friend of Charles Schneider.
Initially the Schneiders made high quality cameo vases and lamps, but in 1914, Charles, Ernest and most of their skilled glassworkers were led away to fight in the war. They returned and re-opened their glassworks in 1917 to make glassware for hospitals, and they sold shares in the company to finance getting back into the art glass market. At that time the company was called the Societé Anonyme des Verreries Schneider.
Charles Schneider was a brilliant and versatile designer, and the company produced a wide range of superb designs of vases, ewers, bowls, and lamps. They were very successful in marketing their glass to prestige retail stores both in Paris and overseas. They bought back their shares and re-named the company Verrerie Schneider.
Virtually all their pieces are marked with the name Schneider or with one of their other trademarks, which include "Charder", "Le Verre Français", "Verçais", a two handled ewer sketch, and a piece of blue, white and red glass cane.
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'Jacob Zuma snubs Oprah'
Sometimes, a well-crafted headline can encapsulate an entire narrative of adversity and triumph. Thus it was with the Los Angeles Times last week, which presented its readers with the following gem. "South African president snubs Michelle Obama, but she carries on to Botswana and her safari."
One hardly needs to read the story. I can imagine the scenario. A tremulous Obama is insulted by the crass Jacob Zuma. For a moment, her strength fails her—can she still go through with her plucky safari through the wilds of Botswana? Yes! She carries on! Against the odds!
I can sense the salivating Hollywood studios queuing up to buy the rights to the story, which will start off as a morality tale about how Africa spurns the hand that feeds it, but end up as an action movie involving tiger-hunting in Botswana. Except there doesn't seem to be a story, really. Quite why Zuma would be required to meet the wife of another president is unclear.
The Los Angeles Times story appears to be based on a piece in the Telegraph by journalist Aislinn Laing. Her story appears to be based on nothing at all, except perhaps a desire for a juicy headline. In her case, "Jacob Zuma snubs Michelle Obama during First Lady's South Africa visit". The hundreds of subsequent blog posts and racist comments appear to be based either on a desire to feel affronted by the actions of an uppity native who resents his betters, or to screech about how Obama is wasting money.
The peevishness of the Los Angeles Times' opening paragraph said it all. "Well, who wants to meet the president of South Africa anyway?" It's breathtaking in its childishness, and insulting. The implication seems to be: if you think you're too important to meet our president's wife, then you're not worth being visited by our president's wife because your importance is based on being visited by our president's wife. It's reminiscent of Groucho Marx's famous aphorism about not wanting to belong to a club that would accept him as a member.
My favourite online comment is indicative of how unimportant South Africa really is to the majority of Americans. "I can understand if Mr Zuma was busy and out of the country, but at least record a video of yourself welcoming first lady Michelle Obama to South America. There is no excuse for this you should be respectful enough to the fact that here's a long lost member of Africa a descendant." I'm not sure how we lost Mrs Obama in the first place, but then, we South Americans are notoriously careless.
Shockingly, no Western media outlet picked up on the real story, which is "Jacob Zuma snubs Oprah". Yes, in the same week, our beloved leader also failed to meet with Oprah Winfrey, the Prime Time Lady.
In fact, there are probably many, many more people he failed to meet.
But that's only a story if you believe you're overwhelmingly more important than everyone else around you, and that is not something of which Mrs Obama has been accused.
Chris Roper is the editor of M&G Online. Follow him on Twitter @chrisroperza


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Rihanna to top bill at Glasto
DIAMONDS superstar Rihanna is being lined up to headline this year's Glastonbury.
Umbrella would be the perfect song for that place, too
I'm told RiRi is hot favourite to follow in the footsteps of Beyoncé, who headlined the final day in 2011 when the festival was last on.
While I think Rihanna would be perfect to conclude the five-day June bash, I can already hear the indie mob sharpening their axes. But traditionalists can take some comfort in the fact the Rolling Stones are also likely to appear.
Rihanna first confessed she'd love to play Worthy Farm in 2011 during an interview with Q magazine.
She said: "I have heard so many things about what happens there. I love rock music. I love Kings Of Leon and The Prodigy. The music is awesome. I like the more traditional rock bands, too – Aerosmith and Bon Jovi. I think I could rock Glastonbury, no question.
"I know Jay-Z played. They are open to a lot more R&B. And Umbrella would be the perfect song for that place, too."
It now seems her dreams could be about to come true, with my sources saying: "She is the perfect choice. Beyoncé stole the show two years ago and there's no reason why Rihanna can't do the same. She's got a huge back catalogue and is undoubtedly the biggest female artist around at the moment bar Adele."
Her management denied claims Rihanna would end up signing on the dotted line.
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Overall, I would highly recommend this Fish Fry.
|Fish Score: Excellent
Potato Score: Excellent
Tartar Score: Excellent
Bread Score: Excellent
Miscellaneous Score: Excellent
Comment: When it comes to Fish Fry everyone wants to know "what's the best?" Of course, that's a loaded question since there are so many varieties of fish, and if you ask 10 people you will get 10 different answers. Everyone has their own opinion, that's just the nature of the beast. For better or worse, most people eat cod, so when they ask that question what they really mean "who has the best cod?" That one is much easier to answer - the Hooterville Inn.
The HI lives down in Blue Mounds which is great if you live in Mt. Horeb or Verona, but not so great if you live on the east side like we do. It's a haul to get all the way down there, but one we're starting to make more often...it's definitely worth it. Plus, they'll let you make a reservation which ensures you won't be waiting hours for a table since it is a small place and they get busy, busy, busy on Friday nights. We made our reservation for 6:00 and showed up about 5:45 which was a smart move as the bar was standing room only by six.
They only serve cod at Hooterville, but you can get it baked so it's not fried or nothing at least. That said, once you've had the fried cod you're probably never going to want anything else again. It comes as a 1,2, or 3-piece, but if you're hungry, or just smart, you can add more for $2 each and take them home with you. I did just that (a 3-piece with two extra), but unsurprisingly, between the three adults and one toddler at the table neither made it home. This cod is damn near perfect, in fact I'm not really sure how it could get any better. The batter is as smooth and creamy as they come, and it keeps the fillets moist without trapping any grease. It's a modern marvel and some of, if not the absolute best cod you will ever eat. The flavors are simply out of this world.
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As we head into Week 6, there's more than a few teams that have nervous laughs, teams that at the start of the season figured they'd be rolling along as planned and not having to fight for survival so early in the season.
We're not talking about teams that have gone belly up like the Indianapolis Colts, St. Louis Rams and Miami Dolphins, three teams that have not managed a victory and are already out of the running in their respective divisions.
They all may need a win, a moral victory, but it wouldn't do a thing to change their season around.
At 1-4, the Eagles, of course, are as desperate for a victory this weekend as any team but seeing as they were tabbed last week as the 'Must Win' team, we're not about to anoint them two weeks in a row even thought they are in more dire straights as they line up Sunday against a hated rival in the Washington Redskins.
No, instead we'll turn to Monday night's game where the New York Jets are a wounded team having lost three in a row to sit at 2-3 in the AFC East. The Jets came into the season as one of the AFC's Super Bowl contenders and except for their second half against the Dallas Cowboys in their season opener, have not looked anything like a championship team. They were fortunate to win that game and the next time out they hammered the terrible Jacksonville Jaguars 32-3.
Since then they have lost three consecutive road games at Oakland, Baltimore and New England and now get a gift when they return home as they face the winless Dolphins.
The Jets desperately need to restore their mojo. A loss coupled with wins by Buffalo and New England and it could be all she wrote.
This is a game featuring two division leaders and two teams that are exceeding all expectations. The 49ers figured to be an improved team due to the switch to Jim Harbaugh as their head coach but now they are 4-1 and coming off an impressive 48-3 beating administered to Tampa Bay. The Lions, meanwhile, are the Cinderella team of 2011 as they are 5-0 on the season and haven't dropped a game since a 24-20 loss to the Bears last Dec. 5. Since then, including the four pre-season games, they have gone 13-0. One year ago at this time the two teams were a combined 1-9.
The 3-1 Ravens are looking to flex their defensive muscle and are well rested following a bye week. This is their third game of the season at home where they are 2-0 after beating Pittsburgh 35-7 and the New York Jets 34-17. Now they get a Texans team that is again teasing and confounding their fans, bad game routine. Still, they are 3-2 and on paper are the team to beat in the AFC South. The Texans are without their best wide receiver in Andre Johnson and best defensive player in pass rusher Mario Williams. The Ravens, meanwhile, are getting a lot of injured players back. Houston's in tough.
A Super Bowl preview? Perhaps. The Cowboys are coming off a much-needed bye week following their shocking collapse against the Lions which was fueled by another terrible fourth quarter performance from quarterback Tony Romo. His ribs should now be healthy but his psyche may well still be battered. The Patriots have been racking up the points and yards with ridiculous ease but their defence hasn't shown an ability to stop anybody. Tom Brady is next to unbeatable at home — he's won 30 regular season games in a row — and that streak doesn't look as if it will end this week.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson vs. 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers
There is no better receiver right now than the Lions Calvin Johnson who has nine touchdown catches in five games. At 6-foot-5 and with a terrific vertical leap, Johnson can go up and get 'em and that's the way QB Matthew Stafford throws them to his talented receiver. Rogers, meanwhile, has more size than most corners and is not intimidated by a receiver that has the skills of Johnson. On the season he has three picks including one he returned 31 yards for a touchdown last week against Tampa Bay.
Vikings defensive end Jared Allen vs. Bears offensive tackle Ja'Marcus Webb
The Vikings don't have a whole lot to shout about this season as they are off to a dreary 1-4 starts. But when they play a division rival it brings out there best. To date Allen has been the Vikings best defensive player and he leads the NFL with 8.5 sacks. Webb is the unfortunate tackle that has to put the brakes on Allen's relentless pass rush. Unfortunately, the Bears have been dreadful in pass protection and have allowed 18 sacks.
Cowboys tight end Jason Witten vs. Patriots safety Patrick Chung
Witten has become QB Tony Romo's go-to-guy in both receptions with 27 and yards with 366. He has also caught one touchdown pass. Romo will look for Witten on short routes over the middle and often is his second option. But he also has the speed and ability to break a long one as he has at least one reception for 20-plus yards in each of the Cowboys four games this season. Chung, meanwhile, gives up a lot of size but plays an up-tempo game and is by far the Patriots top safety on the team.
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It's taken a while but now Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (pictured below) is hitting his stride. Last week against Arizona, Peterson gained 122 yards rushing on 29 carries and scored three touchdowns in the Vikings victory. In his career against the Bears (seven games), Peterson has rushed for 784 yards and scored 11 touchdowns.
BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, Patriots.
Tom Brady and Wes Welker have been making headlines almost every game for the Patriots but in case anybody forgot about their running game, BenJarvus Green-Ellis came through with a career high 136 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns in last week's victory over the Jets. On the season he has gained 333 yards and has scored five touchdowns.
Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers.
Nobody knew what to expect from Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger last week against Tennessee as he played with a swollen and injured left foot. Big Ben responded by tossing five TD passes. This week he faces a terrible Jacksonville teams that has almost zero pass rush which should provide Roethlisberger with another productive afternoon.
7 The number of consecutive victories the San Francisco 49ers have posted against the Detroit Lions.
260 The number of rushing yards gained by St. Louis RB Steven Jackson in his past
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3-1 The career record of the Buffalo Bills when they play the New York Giants on the road.
110 The number of scrimmage yards needed by Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew to reach 8,000 in his career.
30 The number of consecutive regular season home victories recorded by New England quarterback Tom Brady.
Like most of the other saps last week I took the Giants in my survivor pool and was kicked to the curb by the Seattle Seahawks. No regrets, though, as the Giants were clearly the best play and if they had a rematch this week I'd take the Giants again. But that's why they play the games. This week offers some mismatches as Pittsburgh should hammer Jacksonville, who now look to be the worst team in the league, and the Packers could probably sit all their starters and still beat the Rams. If you've already taken those teams, the Bengals look like a good bet at home to the Colts while Monday night the struggling Jets should right themselves against the no quarterback Miami Dolphins.
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Fuhrman on Carolina quarterback Cam Newton: "The guy is a one-man wrecking crew when it comes to cover numbers dating back to his Auburn days." ... Not only have the Buffalo Bills gone over the total in all five of their games so far, they are doing so by an average of 11.2 points per game. The Giants have also gone over in all five of their games, the big reason why today's number is 50 ... The Giants are 31/2-point favourites at home but beware the underdog Bills who are 8-3-1 in their past 12 as road puppies ... It's not so much that favourites are covering, it's that the popular favourites are doing so. Fair to say the books would certainly prefer the Packers take a week off running it up big on opponents. This week, Green Bay is a 141/2-point choice over the St. Louis Rams.


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