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The goal of the new Norwood public schools technology plan is not to simply place technology in the classroom.
The goal of the new Norwood public schools technology plan is not to simply place technology in the classroom.
"The vision for technology… is to bring technology into a teaching and learning environment that encourages collaboration, communication, innovation and achieves academic and professional efficiency for all students and teachers," Kidd said. "We do believe teachers and students should be able to use technology to enhance teaching and learning to meet the learning needs and styles of all students."
Kidd noted there is already a lot of technology in the district. A major part of this plan is curriculum integration and professional development, allowing staff to increase their use of instructional technology.
"To me, the most important piece is to increase instructional technology staffing and support technology curriculum initiatives. In my opinion, that is where we are weakest as a district," Kidd said. "Teachers need to learn how to use technology, how to integrate it, where to get those great resources and how maximize what we already have."
He noted that in the past year, a number of technology improvements have been implemented at the Norwood public schools. Five computer labs were refreshed with new technology- the labs at the Balch, Callahan and Prescott Schools, as well as two labs at the Coakley Middle School. In addition, 15 computers at the Savage Center were upgraded.
Smart boards and projectors continue to be added at the elementary school. All but one fourth and fifth grade classroom in the district has a smart board and projector. The class without one is a fifth grade class at the Oldham School, Kidd said.
The school department is also in the process of adding iPads at the Willett Early Childhood Education Center, upgrading the wireless capacity at the Willett and Oldham and upgrading the network switches.
"There is a lot that needs to be done. We did a lot of work over the course of the last year, but a lot of it was catch-up work. We now need to move forward," Kidd said.
One step toward accomplishing this is through instructional technology facilitators. The goal is to have a teacher at every single school to focus on professional development for teachers and integrating technology into the curriculum, Kidd said.
"It's really the most important part of the plan, making sure teachers are comfortable and they know how to integrate technology into the curriculum," Kidd said. "That will in turn increase the use of technology in our students to achieve certain planning goals."
Another part of the plan is access. Kidd wants to ensure all students will be able to access new technology at the Norwood schools.
"We're trying to build a technology ecosystem that is equitable for teachers and students throughout the district," Kidd said. "With this initiative and partnership, it doesn't matter if my child goes to the Callahan School or goes the Balch School or goes to the Cleveland School, they are getting access to the same technology, no matter where they go in the district."
Staff writer Brad Cole can be reached at 781-433-8339 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Like The Norwood Transcript and Bulletin on Facebook and follow @bradcolewrites and @NorwoodTranscri on Twitter.


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" Genre: Indie Rock & Punk / Artist: Frank Turner / Audio CD released 2009-09-07 at Xtra Mile "
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There are so many singer songwriters around these days that you seemingly can't turn the radio on without hearing one. With this ever increasing number it means the quality of output is becoming somewhat diluted, however one artist who continues to produce a high quality of song and music is Frank Turner. The English singer songwriter has really made a name for himself since leaving his previous band in 2006 and the release of this, his third full studio album continues that rise to prominence.
But Who is Frank Turner
Not many of the current batch of Singer Songwriters can claim to have gone to Eton alongside Prince William, however that is just one part of Frank Turner's backstory. The former Million Dead frontman has a very interesting backstory, however it would appear that despite having a grandfather who owned BHS and having been schooled alongside William, that Turner is creating a whole new identity for himself. He writes some of the best folk punk and alternative rock available at the moment and as he continues to create albums his writing, vocal range and musical ability all seem to be developing.
Creating A Style
There aren't many singers who can really do the political, folk, punk rock genre justice but it would be fair to say that Turner is really defining the genre with his mixture of acoustic melodies and intelligent lyrics that are as far as I've heard unrivalled. His vocals are strong and distinctive, which gives him a unique edge over the competition. The mixture of slower paced acoustic numbers and heavier, rockier portions make this a very rounded album that blends really well together.
Poetry Of the Dead
This is the third album by Frank Turner I bought and from those original three studio albums they seem to be getting better and better. It's clear on this album from the opening bars of "Live Fast, Die Old" that this is a crisper offering than the previous albums; however nothing of the sound and the quality of Turners vocals and musical intent are lost through the additional production. From the start this is a faster paced track that kicks things off well and provides a nice, positive message to really kick things off with.
The opening section of the album has a more upbeat, faster beat than on previous albums and "Try This At Home" and "Dan's Song" continue the quality and early faster pace very well. They are both slightly different sounding tracks that once again really show Turner's ability to write a clever, well thought out track. From the albums opening tracks there are clear influences from Bruce Springsteen, The Levellers and Bob Dylan, including a harmonica section to "Dan's Song". Even the album's title track "Poetry Of The Deed" continues the faster paced opening.
It's not until "Isabel" that things really slow down with a very poignant track. The lyrics are clear and crisp and really set a story in place. The pace of the track really suits the lyrics and the vocal approach that Turner takes here really well. Perhaps the best example of Turner's ability to write a clever, well thought out track is "Sons Of Liberty". It's a slower paced track that turns the focus onto a political group who were active during the American Revolution. I think this real highlights how talented a songwriter Turner is, as I can't imagine too many other artists who could write an informative, clever track about the American Revolution that fits in with the tone of their album and educates at the same time.
Perhaps that's the key of Turner's success. He combines very well thought out lyrics with catchy pieces of music that really compliment his vocals well, whilst making for something that is enjoyable to listen to. My favourite track on the album was also the first single to be released from this album, "The Road". It has a solid beat that remains constant throughout, mixing well with the guitars and a very catchy lyrical content. It's a track that sums up the third release by Frank Turner well and highlighted once again his vocal, writing and musical credentials.
Live Fast, Die Old
Looking back through my iTunes library it would be pretty safe to assume that this is an album I like to listen to. Along with Turner's first two albums this is amongst the most played on my iPod and for good reason. It is a solid album with a good mixture of up-tempo and slower tracks mixed with a blend of clever lyrical content and impressive musical ability. The tempo changes on the album are in the right places and there really isn't a weak track on the album. It's a good blend of folk, punk rock that works really well. With the recent release of his fourth album I think it's fair to say that Turner is here to stay and on the evidence of this and his other albums that can only be a good thing for the British music scene.
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This is a review of Winchester's up-to-now very fine Frank Turner, and his most recent offering from September 2009. His style is a mix of folk, punk, and a lot of heartfelt, delightfully simple lyrics.
I was full of anticipation for this album, having been a huge fan of 2005's 'Sleep is for the Week' and also having enjoyed very much 2008's 'Love, Ire & Song'.
This album kicks off with 'Live Fast, Die Old', which is an upbeat and fiery punk-rock declaration of Frank's manifesto.
'Try This at Home' ups the tempo even more, and explains exactly Frank's vision of what punk rock should mean. It expresses frustration with apathy and with people looking up to stars just because they happen to be on stage: "there's no such thing as rock stars, there's just people who play music" is delivered with a punch.
'Dan's Song' is a little slower, in my opinion what Frank does best: just him and his guitar, and lyrics about friendship and growing older: "we're drifting through our middle days, drifting into middle age". It's a simple song but this doesn't detract from its quality.
'Poetry of the Deed' is shares its title with the album. It expresses the idea of being what you believe, and acting rather than just sitting around talking or writing about it. Sadly this idea is lost a little in the music, which involves the whole band, rather than just Frank and his guitar. It seems a track designed for playing to live audience, and in my opinion this does not work especially well as a recording.
'Isabel', by contrast, is a song about love and life: "and so the world has changed, but my hope remains, in the arms of Isabel". Again, the melodies are very simple, but here although it really works, I can't help feeling he could've done more with the beautiful lyrics. Here finally Frank seems a little vulnerable after all of the conviction of the previous tracks "and I'll admit that I'm afraid of what I don't understand..". It's a little disappointing and feels a little unfinished.
The next track starts quietly, but 'the Fastest Way Back Home' doesn't really fulfill its promise - it is average at best, really. Not particularly memorable, either lyrically or musically.
'Sons Of Liberty', despite its attempt to bring back Billy Bragg in its folky melodies and politically impassioned lyrics seems a little try-hard. For die-hard fans of Frank's politics only, really.
Single 'the Road' is a catchy melody whose lyrics express a love for his lifestyle and crazy touring schedule: "only being shackled to the road will ever I be free" he sings with conviction, and it's hard not to believe him.
'Faithful Son' is an example of what Frank Turner does best: simply a guitar, and Frank singing his heart out about something he clearly cares about a great deal. The result is beautiful. Definitely a standout moment.
'Richard Divine' begins with a quite a graphic, disturbing tale of suicide, followed by Frank's rant about what a ridiculous thing that was to do: "they're not heroes, they're survivors, and it's not Shakespearian if you lose". It is very different musically to anything Frank has done previously, and I have to say that although unusual, it works. The lyrics may be a little graphic but they are very well put-together.
'Sunday Nights' starts quietly and acoustically, with Frank singing about everyday life in a way that means everyone can relate. The addition of piano sounds to the acoustic guitar really adds something to the chorus. A decent track.
'Our Lady of the Campfires' is an odd one, which begins with a piano solo and then bursts into a curious song with lyrics that don't make a great deal of sense to me. Not bad: there is an interesting touch of adding strings through the chorus, which actually sounds really good. Apart from this touch, it's difficult to feel any more than indifference towards this track, as I just don't 'get' the lyrics.
Finally, lovely acoustic 'Journey of the Magi'. Another just Frank and his guitar, and simple, trademark lyrics of great intelligence. It finishes with the inspiring words "be what you dream, and take to the road".
This album sees Frank reaching out to the mainstream, and it appears to be working for him. Sadly this detracts from his initial originality. He seems to have become just another singer-songwriter type, albeit with slightly more fiery lyrics and ideas.
I was disappointed, mostly because he'd set himself such a high standard with 'Love Ire & Song'. That is not to say there aren't any great tracks on this album; there certainly are, but it seems that he's lost himself a little in all of the increasing success he's enjoying. I don't begrudge him his success, but I liked the old Frank!
Average. 6/10
My months of waiting are finally over.
I have sat, with eager ears, awaiting the third studio release from the one and only Frank Turner, pretty much ever since he performed a new song in January, when I saw him live in Cambridge. I hadn't heard much from him over the year, until July time, when I was working in Chesterton. Stood, digging up a patio - I heard the radio song change, and a familiar voice came across me. I dropped the pick axe, and stood in awe. A new song - a great one at that. I then went online and saw the release date of the album was scheduled.
Since his last album, Frank has been a busy chap, and this summer was the opening act for the Offspring. Bringing the awesomeness that is the real Frank Turner, to the USA. One gig, would have been amazing to attend - Frank Turner, Dropkick Murphy's and The Offspring - how can you beat that?
== Let's Inherit the Earth...==
I was as eager as hell to get this album. It was the most anticipated record of the year for me (closely followed by Brand New's "Daisy"). So, it was off to HMV at the earliest possible time, to grab a copy - at the perfect price of £9.99 (£8.99 online). It comes in the cardboard sleeve thingy, and the cover is a great picture of a guitar and birds - more artistic than his previous offerings. The back of the case features another sketch, this time, with the lyrics from the title track "We are what we believe". This particular image, is incredible, and as soon as I saw it, I decided it is going to (hopefully) be my first tattoo.
Opening up, there is the shiny CD, with the same artwork as the front, and the track listing. In a little sleeve piece, you then have two things. Firstly, is the standard lyric booklet, so you can learn all the words for when you go and see him on his October Tour! There is also a little poster, one side with the album artwork, the other a shot of him singing to a small crowd. It is just what I would put on my wall, did I not want to preserve its awesomeness.
Only one thing was left - playing it!
== Poetry of the Deed ==
'''Live Fast Die Old'''
I first heard this back in January. It has been improved for the record. It starts off with a symbol drum beat, and a little piano melody before the guitars come in. Straight off, you can hear that this is heavier album that Frank's previous offerings, and his acoustic guitar is a mere addition - not the lead it was in previous songs. His voice continues to carry the same edge of enthusiasm for what he is singing - perfect! The music is great, a strong drum beat sits behind the whole track, and the bass line has a deep and clear rhythm, which is also really catchy. If you want to start off on a high - well here you have how to do it.
The lyrics are really good too, speaking of how he doesn't want to give up. It is pretty much the theme of the album - his friend apparently said to him something about how they shouldn't have to grow up, and "why can't we be cool until we're old men" and it really stuck with him.
_It won't last so be bold_
_Live Fast and Die Old_
_Choose your path_
_Show soul_
_Live Fast and Die Old_
'''Try this at Home'''
It comes in with a 1,2,3,4 and a high pitched wail from the guitar, it sounds great. The song immediately hits pace, Frank singing perfectly to the catchy tune behind. Bu the time it hits the chorus, you are completely hooked. I first head this on his Myspace just after I got back from Newquay. I fell in love with it instantly - there is such a great sound to it which just makes it incredible. It is really short too, not managing to reach 2 minutes - which is disappointing, since it is such a dazzling tune. Only two tracks in, and already it is beyond clear that Frank is still hitting it hard, and hasn't lost a morsel of his talent.
'''Dan's Song'''
Moving back to the acoustic numbers now. It is a traditional Frank and his guitar piece, sweet chords played perfectly and Frank's voice really carrying the song. It is a simple number, and in full honesty, it is, in my opinion, the weakest track on the album. There is a section which is played on the harmonica, and for some reason, it really doesn't sit well with me, though the following verses are great. Considering this is what I think is the weakest number, and it is still pretty decent - just shows how awesome the guy is..
'''Poetry of The Deed'''
The title track, it opens into an awesome full band sound. The tune is immediately a hit with me, and what it slides into carries a deep anticipation, it is leading you closer to the chorus. Frank's voice is on top form, and by the time the chorus rolls in, you are beyond hooked. It is an instant favourite. With various poetic references, and generally flawless lyrics, it is another case where Frank is proving why he is rising in popularity so well. It is a masterpiece of a song, and musically has many great layers. It is one song I cannot wait to see performed live.
_So enough with words and technical theses, _
_let's grab life by the throat and live it to pieces. _
_ We can choose, we can change, _
_and if we don't, we're just afraid _
_of living life like we're loved and in love and alive_
_ to all the things we could be if we just believed _
_that life is too short to be lived without poetry._
Opening with the rising sounds of a piano, or distant guitars. It soon jumps to a strong drum lead piece, with a strange overdriven guitar sitting quietly in the background. It is a different sound to Frank, a ballad in a form not like much of his previous work - but definitely still packing the punch he delivers. It has a great flow to it, and it is another track that I listen to over and over again. Frank's voice has a sombre emotion lying behind it which is possibly what allures me to this song so firmly. Whatever it is, it's a solid track which continues my theory of Frank being awesome.
'''The Fastest Way Back Home'''
You first think we have another acoustic piece, until the piano pieces stumble in, paving the way for the rest of the band, and especially a nice little guitar riff, which fades nobly out for the verses. Yet again, it is another track which sounds like Frank has moved in a slightly different direction, and it certainly isn't backwards! The chorus here is has a great tune to it, and it has been getting stuck in my head all day. I suppose it is essentially a love song, but with the added twist of the problem made from Frank being so far away all the time.
Poetry indeed...
_Weather wears the mountains_
_Right down into the sea_
_So I will stand in the rain_
_Until I am clean_
_Rivers carve the country_
_A Landscape shaped by a stream_
_So I will swim in the river as long as you need_
'''Sons of Liberty'''
Another song opening dominantly with Frank's trusty acoustic guitar. A deep bass line and drum beat join him, this being a much more traditional Frank piece. His voice sits proudly above the music, and the song has a steady progression to a bit of full band glory, with a piano and some electric guitar - there is even a great little piece with a fiddle which adds a real swagger feel to the track - much like some of the Flogging Molly I like. It is another strong track which is sure to become well listened to over the next few weeks.
'''The Road'''
The instantly infectious track which is the first single from the album! It opens with Frank straight away, accompanied by his guitar, singing the first chorus of the song, before it opens up into the full band, with an awesome bass line that sounds like it is lifted from a Johnny Cash song - it has that strong carryingness to it. The little jangles of electric guitar over the sound of Franks acoustic sound incredible. The chorus at it comes around again- even more catchy than the first time round. There is a great change of sound in the middle of the song, a little instrumental piece before the real fire inside of Frank comes out. It was the song that was stuck in my head all through my trip to Newquay and I was craving hearing it again when the album was out. If you need just one reason to buy this whole album - then it is this one track.
_So saddle up your horses now and keep your powder dry_
_Because the truth is you won't be here long_
_Yeah soon your going to die_
_To the heart, to the heart there's no time for you to waste_
_You wont find your precious answers now by staying in one place_
_Yeah by giving up the chase_
Now, flick over to YouTube and listen to it as you read on...
'''Faithful Son'''
Another soft opener, with Frank and a softly played riff, it keeps quiet, but Frank's voice contains that gentle sombreness that I love. He is soon joined with a little bass and drum, not too much which would overthrow the song - the perfect amount. The band practiced and tuned the tracks on this album outstandingly, creating a divine balance. It is a very simple song in presentation, which makes it hard to write about, but I really love this song it is beautifully melodic and another of my immediate favourites, and yet another reason to get this album.
'''Richard Divine'''
It opens with an annoying little sound, which thankfully dissipates into the guitar. It sounds like a slightly different style yet again, the music sounds really rigid behind it - but slides off into little acoustic sections which sound awesome. My friend, and fellow Frank Turner fanatic, dislikes this song due to it being a bit too "indie" for his tastes. I can see what he means, but still really enjoy the song (well, I do like indie, so maybe that is why.) It isn't a song that outshines others, but it certainly stands shoulder to shoulder on the frontiers with the other songs.
'''Sunday Nights'''
Yet again, we open with Frank and his guitar, in a rather common and unappealing way. But it soon grows on you, and from being a track I skipped to start with, it is now something I certainly enjoy listening to. There is a beauty to it, in it's subtleness and its simplicity. It is a stand out track for sure. The choruses get better each time round, and with the addition of the piano, they sound almost epic. It is a real late night song, the sort of thing I can imagine listening to in the fiery depths of a morning, as the clock is rolling around to 4 o'clock, and you still haven't slept, just say up with friends drinking all night long...
'''Our Lady of the Campfires'''
A piano opening, with a gradual increase, as the drum beat comes in - just a soft clatter on the cymbal - until Frank opens us up with the first line and the music really begins. It has a nice string arrangement in it, which works really well in carrying the song. For the most of the song though, I am not hugely strung, it is OK sure, but it doesn't have the usual Frank flare of amazingness. However hit the midway marker, a little breakdown piece, and it gets that flare, from then on, I love the song! You can hear passion in his voice, the music holds it all together perfectly, and all in all it has the ingredients for a great track. Does the second half make up for the first? Certainly.
'''Journey of the Magi'''
How do you finish off a great album? A question I am sure many artists stumble on. Frank doesn't. He opts for a simple piece, just him and his guitar for the most part. Opening with such a gentle guitar, that it is at first hard to hear under his voice, but such a strong opening. It has this simplicity which is so strong it doesn't need anything to go with it. Come half way, a scratch from the drums enters, and some harmonising vocals, as the next verse rolls around, a string arrangement comes in - and you had thought the song could get no better! It is building this amazing feel to it, and the lyrics sit so firmly above it all, Frank's voice delivering them so perfectly. He closes the song with the perfect sentiments to sum up the whole album:
_Paupers and Kings, Princes and Thieves,_
_Singers of songs, righters of wrongs_
_Be what you believe_
_So saddle your horse, and shoulder your load_
_Burst at the seams_
_Be What you dream_
_And take to the road_
== Let's do this once and Let's do it Right ==
_Frank sang it, and he meant it._
Admittedly the album took me a couple of listens to really get into, and through that, my whole feelings of the songs changed, and early favourites have grown. Frank set out to create an album which essentially says that you should keep living and in his own words "keep being cool, keep having fun, and keep being reckless". I think he has certainly achieved that.
There is an incredible collection of tracks here, from real upbeat numbers, such as "The Road" and "Live Fast, Die Old", which show the full band off to the extreme, they pack such a punch and will be awesome tracks to see live. Then, he adds a few slower pieces, "Sunday Nights" and "Faithful Son" being two more outstanding songs, then take another load of soft and heavier tracks.
I knew I wouldn't be disappointed with it. I knew that Frank would never let me down - and he didn't. He has produced yet another great album, and has left me yearning for more, looking forward to whenever he next gets an album out! Already, this album has been on repeat for the last 3 days, and I don't see it coming off for a good while yet!
If you have read my previous three Frank Turner reviews then you will know how much I love the music this guy makes, from his early days, of real folk rock, just him and his guitar, leading up to this, where he has merged more with his touring band. He hasn't lost one spark of the genius he injects into every word he writes, and every chord he plays. If this is the first time you have heard of him, you have really been missing out. If you have read my previous reviews, and thought about listening to him, but never got around to it - do it now.
Frank is an incredible singer, songwriter, performer whatever you want to call him, the passion he injects, the wit the, well everything about him, is great, and he has manifested this into an album. In short - I cannot wait to see him in Manchester in October!!!
Ladies and gentlemen...introducing a little known man who goes by the name of Frank Turner - a singer songwriter hailing from London, with his third studio album; Poetry of the Deed. Anyone who's a fan of good music, read on...
His first two helpings of delicious of folk-cum-indie-acoustic rock music were anthemic and created a large buzz on the 'scene'. His debut; Sleep is for the Week, combined big sing-a-long choruses and lyrics of everyday life. His second outing; Love, Ire & Song did it all again but with more maturity, with heartfelt lyrics and complex song structures. Poetry of the Deed takes these two formulas and makes a great combination.
The album's opener; Live Fast Die Old, is somewhat different to much of his previous solo work and emphasises his close-knit band which he works along side now during his live shows. The jingly piano intro is different to most of his previous tracks but once Turner's vocal chords enter then you know exactly where you are - In the secure hands of a Frank Turner song.
The second track on the album; Try This At Home, has a ska/punk theme to it, not too dissimilar to Turner's previous work with punk band Million Dead - those who followed his work this far back will be pleased to hear tracks such as this, but some won't be too overly keen on first listen...but fear not, it'll grow on you as it'll highlight the sing-a-long style which he loves, and for anyone lucky enough to have seen him live, will fully appreciate too.
People often judge bands and their latest albums on what they've done new compared to previous work, and whether or not it works. This album clearly indicates that Turner wants to take his music forward onto new audiences with his full backing band. Songs from Love, Ire & Song slowly leaked onto the playlists of XFM, Absolute and even Radio One at times, and the first single off Poetry of the Deed; The Road, has received as much airplay as any of his previous singles, so the move is clearly working commercially.
Tracks such as Isabel and The Fastest Way Back Home highlight the layers to his music with pianos and extra guitars adding to him and his acoustic axe. The Road is clearly a single track with it's anthemic chorus, as are the album's title track and Live Fast Die Old. They may be slightly more distorted and electric to what some fans will be used to, but you know that when played live they could be great.
Other highlights on the album include Richard Divine; a story of a suicide attempt which Turner turns into a lyrical piece of art like he did with tracks such as Long Live The Queen from Love, Ire & Song. Some of the tracks do seem to fall a little flat and short of his high standards towards the end of the album, which ultimately leaves it at 4 stars rather than 5. But if it was a full album of singles then this would surely be the album which makes Frank Turner an a-list name.
Compared with his other work, after a couple of listens I'd have to say the album doesn't quite meet the high standard I've come to expect from Turner. That being said, the quality of music he's produced here is very high, showing the maturity you expect to see. Perhaps I'm just the old romantic who would have liked him to stick to just himself and his acoustic guitar for the most part rather than complicate matters. However, you've to give it to the man - he knows how to write a good song. Buy this and enjoy it. Buy his previous work and enjoy it even more.
Disc #1 Tracklisting
1 Live Fast Die Old
2 Try This At Home
3 Dan's Song
4 Poetry Of The Deed
5 Isabel
6 The Fastest Way Back Home
7 Sons Of Liberty
8 The Road
9 Faithful Son
10 Richard Divine
11 Sunday Nights
12 Our Lady Of The Campfire
13 Journey Of The Magi

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Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a rumored presidential candidate in 2012, said President Obama's tough talk on cutting spending Tuesday night was "too little, too late."
In an interview on Fox News after the president's State of the Union speech, Thune said the president's call for spending reductions was "a movement in the right direction," but expressed doubt that Obama would follow through and said his ideas don't go far enough.
"What he proposed was a freeze on spending for five years," said Thune. "But remember last year, he proposed a three year freeze in spending which we never saw."
Obama called for a freeze on domestic spending Tuesday, which he told lawmakers would reduce the deficit by $400 billion over the next ten years and "bring discretionary spending to the lowest share of our economy since Dwight Eisenhower was president."
Not enough for Thune, who said a freeze at current levels only "locks in these dramatic increases in spending we've seen in the last two years."
"I think the president says a lot of the right things and rhetorically, he gets up and it sounds good," said Thune. "It sounded good tonight. But the real proof is, does he follow through and will there be action to support the rhetoric?"


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IF the gunman allegedly behind the Colarado theatre shooting does not plead guilty to the massacre, he could be given truth serum to determine whether he is insane.
James Holmes is charged with killing 12 people and injuring seven at a midnight screening of The Dark Knight. He is scheduled to enter a plea today to multiple counts of murder and attempted murder.
District Judge William Sylvester, who is overseeing the case, said Holmes could be given the serum to determine whether he was legally insane at the time of the shootings on July 20.
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The drug - usually a solution of sodium amytal and pentothal - is designed to lower the inhibition of the patient and is used during a "narcoanalytic interview" (an interview that is conducted while the patient is experiencing the effects of the serum).
If he pleads not guilty by reason of insanity doctors at the state mental hospital would be required to examine him.
However Judge Sylvester did not specify what kind of drugs should be used but said the examination should include ones that are "medically appropriate".
He also said Holmes should be given a polygraph test.
Holmes' lawyers objected to the order, arguing that a narcoanalytic interview and polygraph violates his rights.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post2602199531550324014..comments2017-02-07T11:09:46.664-08:00Comments on A Houseful of Rabbits: STANLEY ... JUNE 2005 - JUNE 10, 2008Rabbits' Guyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-32250368490393978522008-06-13T20:33:00.000-07:002008-06-13T20:33:00.000-07:00We are sorry you lost your Stanley. It is always ...We are sorry you lost your Stanley. It is always hard to lose a furbaby. We are glad you are able to think of him at peace.Jan's Funny Farmhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-56885846707154312072008-06-12T18:49:00.000-07:002008-06-12T18:49:00.000-07:00We are sorry for you and the other bunnies for you...We are sorry for you and the other bunnies for your loss. Give the others nose rubs for us.Kimberlyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-8227162718766812332008-06-12T18:26:00.000-07:002008-06-12T18:26:00.000-07:00We're so sorry to hear about Stanley. You have our...We're so sorry to hear about Stanley. You have our deepest sympathy. Hugs and Binkies to everyone and everybun at the Houseful of Rabbits!FrecklesandDebhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-62147982445680703102008-06-12T11:08:00.000-07:002008-06-12T11:08:00.000-07:00Oh we are so sorry to hear about Stanley. He was ...Oh we are so sorry to hear about Stanley. He was a cute little bunny guy. What an adorable nose. Our thoughts are with you. ~The Fluffy TRibeThe Fluffy Tribehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-49612800963785308942008-06-12T06:12:00.000-07:002008-06-12T06:12:00.000-07:00Binky Free at the bridge sweet Stanley. What a cu...Binky Free at the bridge sweet Stanley. What a cute Bun he was. We hope Bunny Lady is doing okay. We understand how she must feel!

*hugs* from Mum
*nose bumps* from firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-82994897825730138052008-06-12T05:27:00.000-07:002008-06-12T05:27:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry for your lost.Rest in Peace Stanley!I...I'm so sorry for your lost.
Rest in Peace Stanley!
I hope you are already enjoying your stay in bunny heaven.hiro-san's email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-2174626073660837032008-06-11T19:58:00.000-07:002008-06-11T19:58:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry for your loss, Bunny Lady *hugs* Stan...I'm so sorry for your loss, Bunny Lady *hugs* Stanley had the best life possible with you :)

Binky free, Stanley!furrybuttshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-84240357004021034112008-06-11T19:48:00.000-07:002008-06-11T19:48:00.000-07:00oh man guys i am so sorry :(he had a good life, ve...oh man guys i am so sorry :(

he had a good life, very well cared for and loved, i'm certain of that. but i also know it does not take the pain away.

i'm sorry i wasn't blogging to be here yesterday :(mum of crittershttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-45886517978639540882008-06-11T16:49:00.000-07:002008-06-11T16:49:00.000-07:00I'm sooo sad about Stanley! I loved him very much!...I'm sooo sad about Stanley! I loved him very much!
~firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-80048825610488871592008-06-11T15:51:00.000-07:002008-06-11T15:51:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry. I bet somewhere he's having fun with...I'm so sorry. I bet somewhere he's having fun with my past bunnies. Chloe and Thumper will take good care of him.RoadBunnerhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-34455412013150326832008-06-11T12:21:00.000-07:002008-06-11T12:21:00.000-07:00We're so sorry for your loss. May endless fields o...We're so sorry for your loss. May endless fields of clover, sweet treats and dancing await you, Stanley.Bellahttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-77398446207729108372008-06-11T09:47:00.000-07:002008-06-11T09:47:00.000-07:00Purring for your family!Purring for your family!Hildahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-81108444058623065922008-06-11T08:47:00.000-07:002008-06-11T08:47:00.000-07:00make sure to give Bunny Lady extra Hugs!I'm so sor...make sure to give Bunny Lady extra Hugs!

I'm so sorry for your loss... it's hard to lose a friend.L.Bo Mariehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-70099841797669231822008-06-11T06:44:00.000-07:002008-06-11T06:44:00.000-07:00Oh I'm so sorry to hear that, poor Stanley.... I k...Oh I'm so sorry to hear that, poor Stanley.... I know how hard it is to lose a bunny...Crafty Green Poethttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-6155675140446673072008-06-11T06:00:00.000-07:002008-06-11T06:00:00.000-07:00Hugs to you both. I'm so sorry for your loss.Hugs to you both. I'm so sorry for your loss.Erinhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-68400315351203537052008-06-11T05:54:00.000-07:002008-06-11T05:54:00.000-07:00Our condolences to Bunny Lady and Rabbit's Guy, hu...Our condolences to Bunny Lady and Rabbit's Guy, hug a rabbit and each other. Stanley, may your binks be cosmic and the grass green.d. moll, l.ac.https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-782875632882524882008-06-11T05:37:00.000-07:002008-06-11T05:37:00.000-07:00Oh no... all of us over here are so sorry for your...Oh no... all of us over here are so sorry for your loss. At least Stanley had a full and very happy life with you guys, and he's no longer in pain now. (In fact, I'm sure he's doing binkies with El-ahrairah right now.)

Requiescat in Pace, Stanley.Keithiushttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-16931889841093841502008-06-11T05:15:00.000-07:002008-06-11T05:15:00.000-07:00Oh, Stanley. Dance with those lovely feet in rabb...Oh, Stanley. Dance with those lovely feet in rabbit heaven. Look up my dear pal Bunnyman--he's a good guy to hang out with.

I'm so sorry--it's hard to lose a bunny pal.Glennahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-26694917019434270682008-06-11T04:52:00.000-07:002008-06-11T04:52:00.000-07:00I am sorry for your loss of Stanley! He was such a...I am sorry for your loss of Stanley! He was such a handsome little bun. I wish him a peaceful rest. My toughts go to you firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-10957688255523459682008-06-11T03:39:00.000-07:002008-06-11T03:39:00.000-07:00I'm sorry for your loss.I'm sorry for your loss.Lisahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-275823745551752192008-06-10T21:50:00.000-07:002008-06-10T21:50:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry you've lost one of your little friend...I'm so sorry you've lost one of your little friends! It sounds like it was his time, but it's always too soon for us.

Wishing Stanley fields of green clover, and wishing peace to you, Bunny Lady, and all Stanley's friends who remain behind. :-(bunnygirlhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103145702479253134.post-84531410525597698442008-06-10T20:14:00.000-07:002008-06-10T20:14:00.000-07:00Rest little sweet bunnyGoodnight, my angel, time t...Rest little sweet bunny

Goodnight, my angel, time to close your eyes
And save these questions for another day.
I think I know what you've been asking me;
I think you know what I've been trying to say.
I promised I would never leave you,
And you should always know, wherever you may go,
No matter where you are, I will never be far away.
Goodnight, my angel, now it's time to sleep,
And still so many things I want to say.
Remember all the songs you sang for me
When we went sailing on an emerald bay?
And like a boat out on the ocean, I'm rocking you to sleep.
The water's dark, and deep inside this ancient heart,
You'll always be a part of me.
Goodnight, my angel, now it's time to dream,
And dream how wonderful your life will be.
Someday your child may cry, and if you sing this lullaby,
Then in your heart there will always be a part of me.
Someday we'll all be gone, but lullabies go on and on . . .
They never die.
That's how you and I will be.

~Billy JoelFiona, Sophia, Orlando & DKMhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com


text: Home > Entertainment > Bollywood Disciplined Actors of Bollywood iDiva February 19, 2013 Disciplined Actors of Bollywood Image 3 / 11 X < PREVIOUS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NEXT > UP NEXT 7 Pictures of Salman Khan Which Will Make Your Jaw Drop! Cancel https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/7-pictures-of-salman-khan-which-will-make-your-jaw-drop-233539.html Image 3 of 11 FULLSCREEN iDiva February 19, 2013 Aamir Khan: He is called Mr Perfectionist for a reason. The actor-cum-filmmaker is known to be extremely punctual and has an eye for the minutest of details. We all know how dedicated he is, apart from being very focused and hardworking. Quite often we hear of their busy schedules and insane shoot hours. Despite this, our Bollywood celebrities manage to be punctual and stay true to their profession. Leaving out a few, who have reportedly arrived late on the sets or misbehaved with the crew, most of our top B-town actors are known for being committed to their work. Here are 10 disciplined actors of Bollywood... Salman Khan: Till some time ago, the actor was known for arriving late for shoots. But, during the filming of Dabangg 2, Salman Khan surprised all by reaching the sets on time and giving his 100 per cent. In fact, Sallu is also very passionate about his work and ensures he has given his best by checking the monitor after every shot. Aamir Khan: He is called Mr Perfectionist for a reason. The actor-cum-filmmaker is known to be extremely punctual and has an eye for the minutest of details. We all know how dedicated he is, apart from being very focused and hardworking. Amitabh Bachchan: Senior Bachchan is a self-confessed disciplined man. Extremely ambitious and dedicated, Amitabh Bachchan has always been a go-getter. His co-actors have maintained he is very professional and straightforward and does not like gossip. Vidya Balan: Vidya Balan definitely took time to get noticed in the film industry. With pure conviction and discipline, the actress today is one of the finest in Bollywood. People who have worked with her say that she is punctual, down to earth and has no airs of being a reigning actress. Shah Rukh Khan: Nothing in life comes easy and it holds true for King Khan. One of Bollywood's most hardworking actors, SRK lives a crazy life literally. Extremely professional and disciplined, SRK is good at time management too. Kareena Kapoor: For her role in Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine, Kareena Kapoor displayed utmost professionalism. She was focused, disciplined and gave her best in the role of a superstar in the film. Recent reports also suggest that Mrs Kapoor-Khan is good at time management and sticks to her commitment no matter what the situation is. Priyanka Chopra: Priyanka is known to be a disciplined and organised person. She is good at time management and is very punctual when it comes to her shoots. Probably her upbringing in an army background has made her focused and committed to her profession. Ajay Devgan: He is one of the most unassuming and down to earth actors in Bollywood. His co-stars have stated that Ajay Devgn is disciplined and many can learn a thing or two from him. He is also very serious about his work and has matured over the years as an actor. Anushka Sharma: YRF girl Anushka Sharma also hails from an army background. As a matter of fact, the actress is extremely disciplined and dedicated to whatever she takes up. Her disciplined nature is probably the reason why most filmmakers want to cast Anushka in their movies. Hrithik Roshan: According to reports, Hrithik Roshan is a very sincere and committed actor. Being a star kid, the actor is conscious about his performances and works towards living up to his father's expectations. Hrithik is also known to be down to earth and someone who puts his maximum effort to portary a role. DON'T MISS 7 Pictures of Salman Khan Which Will Make Your Jaw Drop! 4.8K SHARES 12 Pictures That Prove Priyanka Chopra Is A Self Made Women! 141 SHARES 8 Pictures Which Show Begum Kareena Is Definitely A Royal Beauty 4.8K SHARES Zoya Akhtar's 'Dil Dhadakne Do' Looks Like One Fun Ride! You Have To Check Out Deepika Padukone's Delhi-Girl Look In 'Piku'! 5K SHARES Exclusive Interview With Hrithik Roshan's Trainer, Kris Gethin 10 Pictures That Will Prove Alia Bhatt is Cute And Classy! 4.5K SHARES 8 Pictures That Will Prove Sunny Leone is Beautiful. 10 Pictures To Prove Sonam Kapoor Went From A Cute Kid To Fashionista! View more featured galleries


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2 pounds yellow summer squash, trimmed and sliced ¼ -inch thick ½ small sweet onion, such as Vidalia, peeled and diced 1 teaspoon salt (divided use) 1 large egg ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup grated cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces) ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup crushed butter crackers, such as Ritz (about 12 crackers)
Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
Place the sliced squash and the onion in a medium saucepan with about a cup of water and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cover and cook over medium heat until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly and cool.
Put the squash into a bowl and beat with an electric mixer; the mixture should remain kind of chunky. Add the egg, mayonnaise, cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper and mix until combined. Pour the squash mixture into the prepared dish, top with the crumbs and bake for 30 minutes.
Makes 12 servings.
PER SERVING: Calories 240 (79% fat) Fat 21 g Sodium 650 mg Fiber 2 g Carbohydrates 10 g Protein 6 g
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CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. - Croton residents may soon see lawn signs and postcards bearing Croton EMS branding. The emergency response agency is seeking to embark on a paper-powered public relations campaign.
"Croton EMS, as everyone knows, has had some challenges recruiting and retaining members," said Mark Dickey, first lieutenant of Croton EMS. Dickey has gotten several price quotes for printing lawn signs, tri-fold brochures, posters, fliers, business cards, palm cards and mailing post cards.
The cash for the recruitment effort comes from a $16,500 stipend allotted 15 months ago, when it became clear the Croton EMS was having difficulty recruiting members.
After discussion with the Village Board of Trustees, the two most viable bids appeared to be from the Croton UPS Store, at $11,161; and Executive Printing, whose owner lives in Croton, at $10,264. With the cost of a graphic designer, the materials are slightly under budget, said Dickey.
"We have to throw the net out; this is a worthwhile investment," said board member Casey Raskob, who said he was ready to approve the measure.
Not all board members were as satisfied with the plan, which is likely to appear on the Jan. 7 meeting agenda.
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Asked about a social-media campaign, Dickey said, "At this point in time, I don't know that very much progress has been made."
Aside from the 5,900 fire protection district residents who would be mailed three, monthly post cards, members of the Croton EMS would distribute the rest of the printed materials themselves.
Dickey suggested that the board would need to continue funding some social activities for the Croton EMS to help retain members that the mailers would hopefully attract. "A couple dinners a year; budgetary approval," said Dickey.
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Welcome to the Monroe County School District's Multi-tiered System of Supports site!
Hear what our teachers have to say about MTSS!
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Ford to Retool F-Series Plant to Produce Fiesta Small Car for NA; $3B Investment in Mexico
1 June 2008
Ford Motor Company will produce the new Ford Fiesta small car (earlier post) for North America at the company's transformed Cuautitlán Assembly Plant—currently producing F-Series (F-150 to F-550) pickups for the Mexican market—beginning in early 2010.
Ford also said that it will add a sporty European hatchback model to the North American Fiesta lineup alongside the popular sedan.
Transformation of the facility near Mexico City begins this year. The Chihuahua Engine Plant, which builds I-4 engines, also will assemble diesel engines for light- and medium-duty trucks in a variety of global markets. In addition, through a joint venture with Getrag (GFT), Ford will establish a new transmission plant in Guanajuato to support various Ford products. Company officials announced the trio of investments jointly with Mexico President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa.
The new multi-plant development effort represents a US$3 billion investment, including the support of local suppliers. It is Mexico's largest ever automotive investment. The total investment is expected to increase Ford of Mexico's annual production to nearly 500,000 vehicles and 330,000 engines by 2012, with nearly 80% of the vehicles and most of the engines slated for the North American market.
Momentum in small-car sales is outpacing overall industry growth worldwide, according to Ford. Globally, small car sales have grown from 23 million units in 2002 to an estimated 38 million in 2012. The Fiesta is the first of Ford's new global family of small cars set to debut in Europe and Asia later this year and next year—and in North America early in 2010.
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Not exactly... They simply know that with the housing market as it is there is no further mid term need for those trucks.. the used truck market will feed what need remains for decades to come and by 2025 they will have fuel cell trucks cimmung iut if a new line likely in mexico. They might even jave a smaller plant elsewhere thats making the trucks at a much lower volume.
just glad this didn't wind up at a UAW plant. forget high gas prices, the unions are the worst thing that have happened to american auto manufacturers. they limit labor flexibility, significantly decrease productivity, and discourage workers from innovating or having a stake in the company. (and yes, i have worked with the UAW, electrical union, carpenter's union, etc. so i am not blindly speculating. unions are horrible.)
im sure this will reverberate throughout the american auto industry.
also need to applaud ford's decision to bring a b-segment car (back) to the US. it's about time.
A perfect example "Too late".
If we take too long with fuel economy mandates (that WE like), they will do it for their stockholders. What fun is that. They make all that money selling gas hogs, now they think they can cash on little cars.
Do they have to go to the expense to make us buy small cars like they made us buy big cars? Or do they just stop the "force" that made us buy big cars? I'm not sure how that works.
The cars are for a "Mexican market" with 80% for North America, which includes Mexico. These plants enable jobs in other areas linked back to America.
Better than Japan or a Euro company. To think if we isolate ourselves it'll be better is not the answer. Better to enter foreign markets and compete than refuse not to. At least this way, jobs will be created and money flow between America and Mexico, much more preferrable than Japan and Mexico.
Small cars traded in for big trucks. The better Mexico does in the job market, the better for our nation in the long term for cyclical buy back of other products and services from America. Softare, hardware, consultants, trainers, many Americans will benefit from these plants.
I've never worked a union. I understand it may be a preferrable way of life, but to depend upon one company for loyalty is to be naive. No one can predict pressures in a global market and we cannot isolate ourselves from change.
Unions are good collective bargaining vehicles provided they understand that today it's far cheaper to go to a dozen places they are not. For a union contract to be competitive with low cost workforces - it needs to demonstrate the value of skilled employees. And, unfortunately without so many perqs.
It seems that VW will manufacture the new, super-economy vehicle "UP!" in Mexico´s Puebla plant.
The VW UP! will be cheaper than the Fiesta and will deliver more Km per liter of gas or diesel.
I think Ford México should consider the manufacture of
diesel engine Focus, because nowadays there are very few diesel cars in México; 2 models from VW and 2 models from Audi.
@ Patrick
Patrick, with present norms, diesel cars would not be recommendable for: Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara, but I think would be O.K. for smaller cities.
For 35 years & 400,000+ miles I've had small vehicles, 35MPG, 42MPG & 45MPG cars & a 75 MPG motorcycle. My Festiva is ready for another 10+years...might even convert it to an EV. So why was America buying 15 to 20MPG vehicles? If people had bought Champs, Fiestas, Festivas, & Geo Metros, we'd be paying $2 per gallon, having fewer strokes, lung & heart diseases, & would be ready for the coming EVs. Shame on people who didn't care about the future.
As for unions, marc & michael sound like higher management types that just lost some thousands of dollars of their multi-million dollar stock options & retirement pies because company monies had to be distributed slightly more evenly to 'lower people' that actually make products. Yes, m & m are good talkers.
while i appreciate the compliment, why would i want any of my dollars (re)"distributed"? that's called communism, and you see how it worked in the ussr.
i am unashamedly capitalist, and unions are based on the proposition of equal pay for unequal work. why should i pay two workers the same amount when one produces more value than the other? i am not against higher pay for high-producing workers (in construction we called in piece rate, where you were paid by the square foot). unions encourage those who can not produce to mooch off of the productivity of those who do.
and by the way you are right about small cars. honda cr-x got 45 mpg plus or minus? my wife's fit is ~800lbs heavier and gets ~15mpg less...and that is a "sub-compact" by modern standards.
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The four area golfers in the PGA Tour Qualifying School's second stage have advanced to the finals.
In Humble, Texas, Patrick Reed tied for first place, Kevin Kisner finished third and Stephen Poole tied for 12th place at Redstone Golf Club's Member Course. The top 19 advanced to the finals.
And in McKinney, Texas, Henrik Norlander tied for 11th at TPC Craig Ranch . The top 20 from this site advanced to the finals.
Reed, who lives in Spring, Texas, closed with 3-under-par 69. He entered the final round tied for third place after rounds of 68-68-69.
Kisner, an Aiken resident, had a final-round 68. He was in a tie for sixth place after opening rounds of 68-67-72.
Poole, who also lives in Aiken, finished with a final-round 71. He was in a tie for 13th place after rounds of 71-67-71.
Norlander, a former Augusta State golfer who lives in Augusta, had a final-round 67. He entered the final round in a tie for 17th place after rounds of 69-67-72.
The finals will be held at PGA West in LaQuinta, Calif., starting Nov. 28. The top players after six rounds earn PGA Tour cards for 2013.


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Energy independence is vital for our state and national interests, and Montana will be a key player in moving our nation forward. As we work toward a fully renewable energy economy that is unaffected by events overseas, I favor an energy policy that:
Places job creation and responsible conservation standards at the forefront
Promotes energy conservation as vital to the path towards independence
Promotes the development of renewable sources by providing one-time grants to Montana Universities to help develop emerging energy technologies
Does not include long-term subsidies to any type of production. The end solution must be supported by free market fundamentals
Speeds up a responsible approval process. Lengthy approval and certification creates higher capital costs and raises the barriers of entry for smaller Montana producers
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Crews fighting a new fire between Amarillo and Canyon
Wed, 25 May 2011 00:47:49 GMT — Click here for the newest updates.
Update Thursday 9:55a T he fire near Ceta Canyon is still not under control. Danny Alexander of Randall County says planes are starting to fly now. The fire is now in the canyon where they can't get to it with traditional crews.
Crews from California and Utah have now been brought in to help.
Richards said the fire by Sunday Canyon is in a similar situation.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park is not open at this time, but officials say they are hopeful it will open tomorrow.
Update Thursday 9:35a P ronews 7 has learned that the fire is now 50 percent contained. So far, it has burned 16,373 acres.
60 homes have been threatened and one has been lost. Palo Duro State Park, Ceta Canyon Church Camp and Hidden Falls Church Camp had evacuations.
The fire is now three miles southwest of Canyon.
The Los Diablos handcrew from Big Bend and an Arkansas handcrew have been ordered for this fire.
Update Thursday 7:15a Updated with video
Update Wednesday 6:25p Pronews 7 has confirmed that Ceta Canyon and Sunday Canyon will remain closed for the night. The situation will be re-evaluated Thursday morning.
Update Wednesday 5:28p Pronews 7 has confirmed Sunday Canyon remains evacuated.
Update Wednesday 4:00p Danny Alexander of Randall County says the fire is still not under control and it continues to spread to the south. Crews are working to save a home on Eastern, Alexander said.
FM 217 in Randall County is now open to traffic. Motorists should be aware of smoke over the roadway in the area as wildfires continue to burn. Update Wednesday 2:30p F ire officials have confirmed the fire was running south. The Texas Forest Service continues to help in the efforts and give breaks to the volunteers who have been fighting the fire all day.
No more evacuations are taking place at this time and officials say as far as they know, Ceta Canyon Camp Area is okay.
Update Wednesday 12:00p U nits from Hoover, Pampa, Lefors, Wayside, Claude, Borger and Happy have all been called in to help fight the fire.
Randall County, Amarillo and Canyon Fire Departments continue to help contain the fire.
Officials say the south part of the fire is now contained.
Update Wednesday 11:00a Pronews 7 has confirmed some kids were evacuated from Ceta Canyon.
Update Wednesday 9:40a F ire continues to burn near Palo Duro Canyon. It has now broken out on the south plank.
Ceta Canyon is being evacuated and officials are attempting to verify that no one is in the area. Officials say the fire is heading that direction.
It is now estimated that the fire has burned 8,500 acres. Amarillo Fire Department, Canyon Fire Department and Randall County are all sending units.
Update Wednesday 8:25a Pronews 7 has confirmed the fire near Palo Duro Canyon is now 50 percent contained.
Kevin Starbuck, Emergency Operations Managers, says the fire started near I-27 and Cemetery Road. Currently, a few Canyon and Randall County units are working the fire. Most crews have now been sent home.
Nearly 5,000 acres burned last night, according to Starbuck. He says the fire may have expanded some overnight. Since the winds have died down since last night, he doesn't expect to find the fire expanded much.
Texas Forest Service will be bringing in assets today and will handle the response throughout the day. Later Wednesday, County units will take control if necessary.
As for a cause of the grassfire, officials are still looking into the origin.
Update Wednesday 7:50a Crews continue to battle the blaze near the Palo Duro Canyon, Pronews 7 confirmed. The Texas Forest Service is working to bring in more equipment to help extinguish the fire.
Update Wednesday 6a The Palo Duro Canyon fell victim to a large grassfire Tuesday evening resulting in the area being evacuated. The fire continues to burn this morning.
Emergency Management tells Pronews 7 the evacuation order for Palo Duro Canyon State Park and Sunday Canyon was in place overnight. People who were evacuated were asked to go to the Cole Community Center or the First Baptist Church in Canyon.
Strong wind gusts throughout the evening help fuel the blaze. Heavy smoke could be seen from far away in Canyon city limits and Amarillo.
Update Tuesday 11:10p Pronews 7 just got off the phone with the emergency operations center, crews continue to battle the fire burning near Sunday Canyon and Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Fire crews are trying to contain the southern fire line and will continue to work overnight. The mandatory evacuations for Sunday Canyon and Palo Duro Canyon will stay in place overnight.
Update Tuesday 10:13p The American Red Cross is responding to the fire, they are providing the first responders with snacks and water. Businesses who would like to donate water or snacks are being asked to call the chapter at 806-376-6309 before coming by, the Chapter is located at 1800 S. Harrison.
Update Tuesday 9:55p Pronews 7 has confirmed the course of the fire did shift due to a change in the wind directions, it's now burning in a southerly route. The fire line is 2.7 miles long and is burning along the rim of Sunday Canyon and the Palo Duro Canyon. Our crews are told the fire did burn into some of the Palo Duro Canyon but not much. Evacuations are expected to continue overnight.
Update If anyone is worried about their family, they are being asked to call 806-655-7222.
Update Pronews 7 has confirmed the fire started at I-27 and Cemetary Road and quickly spread to the east. According to officials at the Emergency Management Office, 95% of the Palo Duro Canyon has been evacuated. Anyone who has been evacuated and needs a place to stay is being asked to go to the Cole Community Center in Canyon, 300 16th St Canyon.
Update Residents of Sunday Canyon are being asked to evacuate at this time and Palo Duro Canyon.
Update The Emergency Command Center is being set up at I-27 and Cemetery RoadOriginally reported Another fire has sparked in Randall County, this one between Amarillo and Canyon. Randall County officials advise everyone south of 217 and east of Washington to be aware of the fire. There have been talks of evacuating Sunday Canyon.
Pronews 7 does have crews on the way and will pass along updated information as it becomes available.


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This blog has been ambling along with no particular theme - an aide memoire of things that make me go aha or err. But I have noticed within me in the last few weeks an urge to reach for the keyboard when confronted with especially good service. And for regular readers, my Heathrow inspired frenzies suggest that I love documenting bad service too (if only to save on medical bills). So, this blog is developing a service-related theme, and that suits me fine. More about that in future.
Well today's experience of submitting my US visa application was a case in point. I have been transferred to the USA with my employer Nokia and need to get a US work visa, with a view to heading over to US in the next few weeks. So goodbye London, hello New York City. Should be a relatively easy transition with Big Co supporting me, but I had mentally prepared myself for turmoil and trauma - from the lawyers processing the case in the bowels of our corporate bureaucracy to the steely faced unflinching staffers behind perspex in the Embassy who would rip your painstakingly created application to shreds for not documenting every single country you'd visited in the past 10 years, or for not including the middle name of your former boss's labrador.
Well, I was wrong. First our lawyers delivered reams of paper work in short order, with no obvious typos. And second, and most surprisingly, the officials at the US Embassy were courteous, efficient and welcoming. I did try dot Is and cross Ts ahead of time, but still I was expecting some resistance. A probing examination of my motives; a frustrating queue to be told I needed to be in another queue. Not a bit of it. I went to Belfast since the London Embassy had a month wait, and apart from the initial 2hr queue, the processing and interview process took approximately 2 minutes. A nice American lady asked me one question about Nokia, cut me off as I was getting long and boring about Nokia's impending strategic shift to Internet services and my role within it, and said Welcome to America, your visa will there in a few days (now my faith rests on the slightly less broad shoulders of Royal Mail. Hmmm).
God Bless Uncle Sam. Here I come, America. Land of the Free. And now, me.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Coming to America. With thanks to the US Embassy.
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- cschick said...
Welcome. I hope work doesn't take you away too much. NYC is a lovely city. A Polis like London, but with a shorter past, a lot happens on that little island and surrounding burroughs.
Now that you are officially living there, immerse yourself full-time in the history, culture, and quirks of the Big Apple.
- Stefan said...
good luck with the transition! i was raised in NYC, but i bet you're going to be living somewhere a bit more north, closer to the whiteplains office.
if you're ever in Brooklyn check out grimaldi's pizza, best in the world, and don't forget to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art at least once a month. Not only for the new pieces, but I've met so many interesting people there it isn't event funny.
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Gander had such an impressive workout here on Saturday that trainer John Terranova II and owners Mike and Ted Gatsas have decided to run him in Saturday's $500,000 Donn Handicap to be run over 1 1/8 miles. Gander earned the bullet work when he went six furlongs in 1:12 2/5 handily. According to Gulfstream Park, possible Donn starters, with weights and jockeys, are: Captain Steve, 120, Jerry Bailey; Albert the Great, 119, Jorge Chavez; Pleasant Breeze, 116, (Indefinite); Sir Bear, 116, Eibar Coa; North East Bound, 116, Jose Velez Jr.' Gander, 115, John Velazquez; Rich Celebration, 112, Jose Santos; Noble Ruler, 111, Pat Day; Tempest Fugit, 111, Edgar Prado; and Vision and Verse, 114, (indefinite).


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I have bid on the keyword "WIDGET" and it shows up in the 4th spot.
However, when I search for "WIDGET chairs" it doesn't show up.
I have advance match type on.
Shouldn't my ad still show up if someone searches for the phrase "WIDGET chairs"? Isn't it supposed to with the advance match on?
Or do i need to actually input each variation of the keywords into the system?
Sorry for the dumb question but just wanted to double check. Thanks in advance.
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"Okay so I ordered this about a month ago and it just got here today. It took about three weeks to make it and three days to ship. The one I received actually looks more like the other version, but a little better. Don't get me wrong it's really good quality and I'm happy with my purchase! The one thing I'm not happy about is that they forgot to make the sleeves and stockings that go with it, but I worked that out with them. So if those turn out okay I will give this a 10/10.
Well I got the rest of my costume today. I'll start off with the sleeves. They're too big for my wrists, but that's better than being too small because I can easily fix that. If you're going to order this costume I recommend giving them your wrist size as well. The stockings are a little…. strange. They have a band that goes around your waist and attached to the band are what resemble her garter belts. Then the stockings are attached to those. For me they just don't work out so I'm just going to wear some normal stockings. Overall my costume turned out great! I'm excited to wear it to the convention next week!"


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Arjen Robben's stoppage time goal gave the Netherlands a 3-2 victory over England in a friendly on Wednesday after the hosts had mounted a late recovery in interim coach Stuart Pearce's first game in charge.
Arjen Robben scored in stoppage time to give the Netherlands a 3-2 friendly victory over England on Wednesday, ending a three-match winless run for the 2010 World Cup finalist exactly 100 days before the European Championship.
It was the second goal for Robben, who first put the Dutch in front in the 57th minute after ripping through the defense.
Teammate Klaas-Jan Huntelaar headed in another two minutes later, but had to be replaced after clashing heads with England defender Chris Smalling in the process of scoring.
England staged a late comeback at Wembley Stadium under interim coach Stuart Pearce, with Gary Cahill and Ashley Young scoring twice in the last five minutes.
But Robben produced another classy moment in stoppage time, sending a deflected shot past goalkeeper Joe Hart after being set up by Mark van Bommel.
"Robben is a great player," Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk said through a translator. "He enjoyed himself very much."
It wasn't an enjoyable night for England, which was unbeaten through 2011 but has begun the new era following Fabio Capello's resignation earlier this month with a loss.
"I think they needed a touch more belief that they could hurt a team of this ability," Pearce said. "I didn't see it as a big night for me. I wasn't auditioning for anything."
Pearce harbors hopes of leading England at Euro 2012 if the Football Association cannot find a full-time successor for Capello before then.
For that reason, the under-21 England coach dropped several experienced players against the Dutch, giving younger players a chance to shine against a European power.
At the start of the match, the English faced nine players who featured in the World Cup final in July 2010, when the Netherlands lost to Spain.
The visitors had the Premier League's top scorer up front – Arsenal's Robin van Persie – and left Huntelaar, the leading Bundesliga scorer on the bench. Meanwhile in England's attack, Danny Welbeck was playing his fourth international and searching for his first goal.
The first half was denied a goal by several decisive interventions by new England captain Scott Parker on Van Persie and Wesley Sneijder.
"The first half was not that bad – we lost against Germany (in November) and didn't want to lose again tonight on the counterattack," Van Marwijk said. "So we played more stable."
The game didn't come to life until Robben's opener. The Bayern Munich winger picked up possession inside his own half, racing forward with the ball before slotting it past Hart on his preferred left foot.
Within two minutes, Huntelaar headed in his 31st goal in 50 internationals, after Dirk Kuyt found the space to cross from the right flank. While Huntelaar limped off after the head clash, however, Smalling had to be carried off on a stretcher.
The Dutch appeared to be cruising toward victory until Cahill raced onto a pass from Leighton Baines in the 85th.
And the English looked to have salvaged a draw when Young chipped the ball over goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg after neat linkup play by Theo Walcott and Phil Jones.
Robben, though, had the final say when he curled the ball into the hosts' net.
"We probably showed a little bit of naivety," Pearce said. "That's something we've got to get into the squad, going forward. Once we'd got ourselves back into the game, we're disappointed to have been beaten. But there were a few good showings, we learned a lot and that was the exercise."
England: Joe Hart, Micah Richards, Leighton Baines, Chris Smalling (Phil Jones, 64), Gary Cahill, Gareth Barry (James Milner, 46), Scott Parker, Adam Johnson (Stewart Downing, 61), Ashley Young, Steven Gerrard (Daniel Sturridge, 33), Danny Welbeck (Fraizer Campbel, 80).
Netherlands: Maarten Stekelenburg, Khalid Boulahrouz (Ron Vlaar, 82), Johnny Heitinga, Joris Mathijsen, Erik Pieters (Stijn Schaars, 46), Mark van Bommel, Dirk Kuyt, Nigel De Jong, Robin Van Persie (Klaas Jan Huntelaar, 46; Luuk De Jong, 62), Wesley Sneijder (Urby Emanuelson, 76), Arjen Robben
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Rockstar Games Weekend has officially kicked off which means from now until March 17th, you can get discounts on a number of the developer's titles including games from the Grand Theft Auto and Max Payne franchises.
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Alright where to begin on this review. I guess I could do a song by song review, but I don't wish to do that. Queensryche is one of those bands that I remember hearing on the radio as a child and enjoying their music. Perhaps this review is a bit of nostalgia. The best songs on this album are the ones that they play on the radio. Empire, Jet City Woman, Another Rainy Night (Without You), Anyone Listening?, and Silent Lucidity. Yeah I put Silent Lucidity down as one of the better songs of this album.
First of all I'm sick and tired of everyone thinking that this is a love ballad. I mean hell, throw in violens into a melodic song and all the sudden it's a "love ballad". The lyrics could have read "And lord Satan will crush your skull, and rape your ass, and your God can't save you, so suck the devil's cock etc" but add in violens and the effects and people would still say it's a fucking love ballad. Maybe I think highly of this song, because recently the radio station that does play this song does not play it that often. Seriously they've played it twice in a span of two months, both times I caught it at 3am. So the over saturation hasn't effected me.
Now granted this song isn't actually metal in the strictest of terms. Fuck that, even the bassist stated in an interview that this album was hardrock with only two metal songs. Of course I think him somewhat wrong, because I hear more than two metal songs. Back to Silent Lucidity...
Everyone on God/Allah/Satan/Odin/Samael/etc's green earth knows that song is a very slow melodic song with violens, effects, and a spoken word passage. I'm not going to write a note by note review of the songs; especially this one. The most effective meaning of the song that I've heard and agree with after listening to the song numerous times is this one. It's a song about dream control, but more accurately it's a song about a girl whose father has died. The song is essentially him singing this song to her, telling her that she can control her dreams and be safe. Then he sings that he'll be watching over always.
Oh yeah, this is really a love ballad.
Granted this song should have never been touched by MTV, I have never seen the video, but I imagine they totally butchered the meaning of the song.
Alright now for the other songs.
The songs Jet City Woman, Empire, and The Thin line seem to be the heaviest songs on this album. All three contain moderately fast tempoed riffing, and the least slow parts of all the songs. Ironically it's Jet City Woman that should be classified as the love ballad. Oh wait, it's actually at a moderately fast tempo, so it can't be about love. :roll: The anti political song Empire is another highlight of this album. Nice guitar riffs layed over excellent bass lines and drums. Added with Tate's vocals make this song the thinking mans song of the album.
Then we have the songs with the atmosphere in them. Another Rainy night (without you) and is Anybody Listening?" the best way I can describe the songs is to take the atmosphere from Silent Lucidity and mix it with the heaviness of Empire and the melody of Donna Brown and Jet City Woman. Both songs are also excellent with the band's progressive moments showing in Anybody Listening?. Tate's vocal range in this song is also amazing.
Another hint of irony, Another Rainy Night is the albums sappy love ballad (in a good way) but no one seems to bitch about it. For fucks sake the lyrics spell it out "I'm waiting for you and my take out got cold, and I'm so depressed with out you." Sheesh people learn to read the lyrics too.
Other songs such as Best I Can, Last Time in Paris, Dirty Little Secret, and Della Brown are also very well played songs.
Basically this album has songs that everyone can enjoy, but it also contains songs that people will hate.
89/100 and 60 of those points are for Silent Lucidity.


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So my son's current build, a i3-530 / TH55XE / HD 5670, started having some issues, and just decided to upgrade the whole schlemiel, some parts new and some old.
He plays a lot of older titles like hl2, tf2, garry's mod, scribblenauts, killing floor, amnesia, terraria, dead island, portal 2, payday, crysis2, borderlands, orcs must die, dota 2, etc. so this is what he wound up with.
new: cpu & mobo from Microcenter
not really old but not really new: memory & power supply - both are about 6 months ~ 1 year old
kind of old: case & gpu - 3~4 years at least for both
The pics have a set of Team 2 x 2Gb 1333 installed, I used those to do the build, test/burnin w/ slax linux bootable usb and do the initial windows install, to minimize downtime since his current PC was working just crashed once in a while.
Once I was done, and he was asleep, I took his hdd out and copied over his steam dir so he didnt' have to re-download (works wonderfully, once you change ownership to "system" and enable permissions for all users) and swapped out the memory.
The case not having any cable management was a bit of annoyance, so the current wiring just kind of to be zip-tied to itself to not be in the way of the bottom fan or airflow, and behind the mobo was not an option since the side panel is a really tight squeeze, and didn't want to have aunt bunny sit on my side panel just so I can slide the panel onto the case. The only place you can put slack is by the HDD mounts or in the 5.25" bays, I chose the former.
I am sure I will be knocked down a bit for the i3, because we all know how much better the fx-6300 is at multithreaded apps and can overclock... However, isn't that just saying the i3 is a good choice for single-threaded apps non-overclocked?


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