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"Mayor Miller, you have a history of attacking appointed African-American representatives on boards and commissions."
"I've never seen this city as divided as it is now. The racial politics are being played. This is serious business. There are people who feel that these people are being put through a lot and they haven't been charged with anything."
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While researching a story on the scarcity of female sushi chefs in Japan and the US, I came across a startling, buried and forgotten quote from the heir apparent to one of the best-known and most prestigious sushi restaurants in the world.
In a 2011 interview with The Wall Street Journal's Scene Asia blog, Yoshikazu Ono, son of Jiro Ono, the star of 2011's "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" documentary, Yoshikazu was asked why there are no female chefs or apprentices at his father's $300 per person sushi restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro. His response:

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Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo is the avant-garde mastermind behind the label Comme des Garcons. French for "like some boys," the brand has transformed its numerous shops from the seventies into a global empire with merchandises available internationally. Bringing her early collections to Paris in 1981, the unique designer has maintained her trademark aesthetics of intermixing innovative fabrics, patterns and silhouettes by continuously introducing fresh looks to the naked eye. Having successful collaborative collections with artists such as Merce Cunningham and Fillip Pagowski, and major commercial businesses like H&M, the company has expanded its clothing brand into additional lines targeted for specific audiences. From sportswear to formal wear, to street style designs for both men and women, Comme des Garcons has continuously developed an assortment of signature collections. It is no wonder that this ground-breaking collaborator invited Junya Watanabe, Tao Kurihara and Ganryu to the family. For more information on Comme des Garcons, click here


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A 47-YEAR-OLD man from the Oxford area died after his mobility scooter went into the River Thames at Osney last night.
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|January 17, 2013, 11:41 AM
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The Case for 2nd Amendment
I think in all the huppla going on, we as a group are forgetting and missing some significant points.
Its the 2nd Amendment, not the third, 4th or the tenth. The founders found it important enough that it was the Second only to freedom of speech, assembly, freedom of the press (the Pen is mightier than the sword)
I firmly believe that (be it right or wrong for modern times) that the 2nd has two elements to it.
1. The inherent right to own arms
2. A civic duty to be prepared to exercise the duty to combat tyranny via a local militia (not to be taken lightly, but the basis of the US as a country was revolution ). Inherent in in the 2nd is also supporting the US in time of crisis and the AR is the modern equivalent of the musket.
As times have changed the interpretation of the Amendment has been ruled on (wrongly at times but ruled never the less). Freedom of the press means blogs now in electronic form not printed media. Wire taps require a search warrant the same as a house would have in the 1700s.
The AR is not evil, it is the gun of choice of the US armed forces and it would be the gun we would need to be familiar with to fulfill that duty.
Read the book, "Living With Guns". You may not like all you read, but it is overall well balanced and a very good basis of discussion.
Do not take the view that there is no discussion. The Constitution does allow amendments and ultimately the nation may choose to change the constitution whether we like it or not. If you are going to maintain the 2nd Amendment right, then it needs to be persuasive conversation, not coercive. All right have limits and we are in the throes of a serious one on the 2nd.
Your fellow citizens do have a FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT that needs to be respected. They are fellow citizens, not the enemy.
|January 17, 2013, 10:40 PM
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The original Bill of Rights contained 12 amendments. The first 2 were not enacted by the time the other ten were passed. What we know as the 2A was, in actuality, the 4th amendment on the list. What we call the 1st, was the 2nd on the list. The actual 2nd article of amendment was eventually ratified (in 1992) and became our 27th amendment.
Who is going to give any credence to the rest of what you say, when you have just proved yourself to be uninformed from the outset?
The Second Amendment is 2nd, only because of happenstance.
Source: The Original Bill of Rights
|January 17, 2013, 10:46 PM
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Al, you are countering a priority argument with a chronology argument. Apples and oranges. It could be argued that the revision may have been about organizing by priority and not chronology; or, it could be happenstance.
I don't know, but in this instance your concise argument requires supplemental reading for me to figure out if you are correct...
|January 17, 2013, 10:56 PM
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Perhaps, but such an argument, if encountering someone who knows a modicum of history, will be laughed at and dismissed out of hand.
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|January 18, 2013, 01:30 PM
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No I did not follow the debate at the time and its an area I can learn from.
And my point is proven, sneer at someone rather than inform and then you expect to prevail.
Regardless, it is the 2nd and even if it had wound up the 4th its valid that it was high on the list and that it was even there proves that it was uppermost in the rights the founders felt was needed to ensure it was a viable basis for this country.
What I will tell you is you can engage someone in a discussion and when you do, a surprising number will then at least give credence and think about what you think and feel.
Or you can call someone scum and make sure there is no discussion.
I know what works. Sticking to stupid cast in concrete talking points gets us gridlock ala Le Piere. A discussion can get us someplace.
Get enough people ****** off and the Constitution can be amended in a direction you do not care for, but as the process is fully legal and part of the basis for it, you will have to live with it.
I prefer not to see that. But keep in mind, they are citizens of the United States and they have every much a right to not only say what they think but to change and act on it and if you truly believe in the Constitution then you have to not only respect that but support it.
While its heresy by many, I have no issue with magazine limitations. No, I do not think it is a full answer, but I think it would help if a nut case had to switch magazines and I think its beyond disingenuous for LaPierre to say it would make no difference that a magazine switch is not big deal. That in turn defies logic that we then don't need large magazines and we are dealing with nut cases who in many instances do not even practice and can't do a fast magazine change (or fu bar it up and benefit the situation and save lives ).
Where you draw the lines is worth discussion. There is no reason for a 30 round magazine aka glock. Is a 20 or 10 magazine limit worth discussion for an AR? I think it is.
Would it stop it, no, would it be true in all cases where 30 rounders can be had, again no. But it might in some cases and it might sway enough people that a compromise that losses gun owners nothing and we are willing to be reached and that would in turn help convince people that other avenues are more viable.
We do live in an age where minds change. I saw the gay rights issue go from total disgust and persecution to where most people think they should be allowed to be married.
The 2nd amendment unless rationally defended can go the same way. Not tomorrow, but over time.
|January 18, 2013, 02:23 PM
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There absolutely is a reason for a 30 round magazine such as a Glock or an AR-15 has.
The reason is to match the 30 round magazine that an M-4 has.
Never miss the point. The second amendment was written for one purpose. It was written so that the people of this nation would possess the ability to fight if necessary. That implies killing.
I would hope that prevailing in a conflict was implied and that symbolic gestures of resistance were not the full scope of their intent.
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Actually, there is some merit to the argument that the BoR Amendments are organized in order of priority. I'll have to go back and do some digging, but I remember reading at least one decision in law school on that point.
I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.
|January 18, 2013, 10:03 PM
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James Madison originally proposed 20 revisions to the Constitution to Congress on June 8, 1789. The 7th of Madison's proposed revisions dealt with the RKBA.
Madison's proposal was to add to, delete from, or modify the actual text of the Constitution. Therefore, his revisions were presented in the order in which topics fit within the structure of the existing Constitution. The revision dealing with the RKBA was the 4th of 10 revisions to be inserted between the 3rd and 4th clauses of Article 1, Section 9 (limits on Congressional powers).
Members of Congress objected to changing the text of the Constitution and Madison's revisions were rewritten as separate Amendments to supplement the Constitution. The House of Representatives rejected Madison's proposal regarding the preamble to the Constitution and concatenated some other revisions. The RKBA was the 5th of 17 proposed Amendments approved by the House and submitted to the Senate.
Congress submitted 12 amendments to the states in 1789. The 4th proposed amendment dealt with the RKBA.
|January 19, 2013, 10:02 AM
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I have heard it suggested that the amendments are in an order which corresponds to the declarations of power which they are intended to limit. There were twelve original amendments proposed to the States for ratification, and the first (which failed) regarded representation i.e. Article One:Section Two. And the second (which failed) regarded compensation i.e. Article One:Section Six. And the next four, which passed and became our First-Fourth Amendments, fit in with the restraints on Congress found in Article One:Section Nine.
|January 19, 2013, 03:04 PM
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If the original Bill of Rights was organized by priority, it's somewhat amusing that the original Second Amendment dealt with, umm, compensation for Senators and Representatives -- ahead of freedom of speech, religion, and the right to bear arms.
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|January 20, 2013, 01:42 AM
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Actually, that is a pretty good indicator of the founders' concerns about the tendency of governments toward corruption.
The way it reads, you can vote yourself a pay raise, but you have to get reelected, after voting for it, before you can collect.
Make reps think long and hard about pay raises, when they might vote themselves out of a job and never see an extra dime.
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It's also an indicator of the tendency of those in power to leave the possibility of corruption open, inasmuch as it wasn't ratified until 1992.
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Summer 1924: On the eve of a glittering society party, by the lake of a grand English country house, a young poet takes his life. The only witnesses, sisters Hannah and Emmeline Hartford, will never speak to each other again.
Winter 1999: Grace Bradley, 98, one-time housemaid of Riverton Manor, is visited by a young director making a film about the poet's suicide. Ghosts awaken and memories, long consigned to the dark reaches of Grace's mind, begin to sneak back through the cracks. A shocking secret threatens to emerge; something history has forgotten but Grace never could.
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This is a long audio, and it isn't one to listen to in a marathon sitting. It's a story to savor and let the narration take you back to 1920's England
"Doesn't Measure Up to Her Other Books"
This is an enjoyable listen . . . but doesn't come close to The Secret Keeper and The Forgotten Garden, in my opinion. I got tired listening, but did stick with it until the end. I enjoyed the historical aspect of the WWI era in England, but the book could have been much shorter and been better. The Shifting Fog lacked the magical qualities of Kate Morton's other books and I missed the unfolding mystery of the other two books that I've listened to. The ending didn't leave me nearly as satisfied either.
"Slow in places"
Not quite sure about this one. I enjoyed it but had it not been for a reasonably satisfactory ending I would have only given it 3 stars. It was very slow in places and I didn't quite see the the need for so much of the present time. The whole story was about a previous era. I could have done with much smaller amounts of the present day. All in all an ok listen but couldn't heartily recommend it
"Needs editing"
The first part of the story set in a large country house was interesting and kept me listening. However once the story moved to London the bordom set in and by the end I really hoped all the characters met an unpleasant painful death.
Grace the maid.
The description of life below stairs pre 1914.
The most boring book I have ever listened to.
"Story ok narrator not so good."
I didn't like the narrators Australian accent she tried to do upper class British & working class accents & it just didn't work so spoiled the book for me. Her story telling & pace were fine, the accent was just so wrong for such a British book.
"Absorbing tale "
Love Morton's stories, this one is no exception, well researched and gets the mood so right. You feel like you are watching all as it unfolds.
"Gripping tale"
This took me through the period and events of the time effortlessly. Loved it a lot .
"Good listening"
Good story well read. Characters well interpreted. Like this authors books. will be looking out for more of same.
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Flottwell Berlin Hotel & Residenz am Park
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Flottwell Berlin Hotel & Residenz am Park
About the hotel
Property Location
A stay at Flottwell Berlin Hotel & Residenz am Park places you in the heart of Berlin, minutes from German Museum of Technology and close to Checkpoint Charlie Museum. This aparthotel is close to Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag Building.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and you can also request microwaves.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekends for a fee.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Fireplace in lobby
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors - 5
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Smoke-free property
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Computer station
- Total number of rooms - 40
- Luggage storage
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Year Built 2014
- Free WiFi
- Elevator/lift
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
Room Facilities
- Flat-panel TV
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Microwave (on request)
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Satellite TV service
- Climate control
- Room service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Shower/tub combination
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Free toiletries
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Refrigerator
Hotel Policy
Know Before You Go
- Children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 12.50 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: EUR 10 per night
- Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the hotel:
- Pet deposit: EUR 15 per night
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Carole Groom to chair transit district board
The San Mateo County Transit District board this week unanimously chose county Supervisor Carole Groom as its chairwoman.
The board also named Redwood City Vice Mayor Jeff Gee as vice chairman during its meeting Wednesday. Gee had been appointed to the board by the City Selection Committee to represent the county's southern cities.
In other action, the board voted to move its meetings to the first Wednesday of each month, beginning April 3, to accommodate Groom, who has been appointed to serve on the California Coastal Commission.
The board's next meeting will be 2 p.m. on March 13, at 1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos.
Shelter found homes for 3,547 pets last year
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA reported this week that it placed 3,547 animals into new homes last year, up from 3,381 in 2011.
For the 10th consecutive year, it found new homes for all healthy dogs and cats in its care, the shelter announced in a press release.
"Our new center has absolutely transformed the adoption experience for the public," Ken White, president of the organization, said in a written statement.
"The fact that we were located at Coyote Point for six decades and, in just one year, have been embraced by the community in our new home and placed even more animals makes us feel proud and grateful for the community's support."
The Humane Society opened its new center Rollins Road in Burlingame in September 2011.
According to the organization, cats accounted for 1,704 of the shelter's adoptions last year and dogs 1,210. Small domestic animals such as rabbits, pet birds, guinea pigs, rats and reptiles including snakes, turtles and iguanas accounted for 633 adoptions.
The Humane Society also reported that it rescued more than 1,000 animals, including dogs stuck in traffic, down horses, ducks trapped in storm drains and deer snared in fencing.
Jerry Hill wants you to join him for coffee
State Sen. Jerry Hill is inviting constituents to join him for a cup of coffee and conversation about community issues from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the Back Yard Coffee Co., 965 Brewster Ave., in Redwood City.
Hill said he will provide the coffee at no taxpayer expense during the "Java with Jerry" visit. For more information, call Hill's district office at 650-212-3313.
Eric Swalwell to speak at Demo club lunch
Newly elected Congressman Eric Swalwell will be guest speaker at the Peninsula Democratic Coalition's annual meeting at noon on Feb. 23, at the Los Altos Youth Center, 1 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos.
Swalwell, 32, defeated longtime Rep. Pete Stark in the November election to become the second-youngest new member of the House of Representatives. He is expected to talk about his campaign and his early impressions of the 113th Congress.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. The lunch is free for coalition members and $5 for non-members. Call 650-948-8259 for more information.


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SCRANTON, Penn. - Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton Saturday said she supported an effort by Michigan Democrats to hold a new primary in June.
"It needs to get resolved and hopefully Michigan by the end of this week will have done that," Clinton told reporters on her campaign plane between stops in Pennsylvania. "I think they are moving in an appropriate direction to have a revote."
Under a plan being finalized by several Democratic members of Congress and other party leaders in Michigan, the state would hold a new primary in early June - most likely on June 3 - that would allow its delegates to be seated at the party's national convention this summer in Denver. The state Legislature is expected to take up the matter next week.
The Democratic National Committee punished Michigan and Florida for moving up their primaries before Feb. 5, stripping them of all their delegates. The two states have been struggling to come up with alternative plans, but Michigan appears closer to resolving the matter.
Clinton won the Michigan primary on Jan. 15 and has said she would like those results to stand. But Obama removed his name from the ballot after the DNC stripped the state of delegates for moving up its primary and did not campaign there.
Clinton also won Florida's primary on Jan. 29, where both candidates names were on the ballot but neither campaigned in the state at the request of the DNC.
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This looks like a pretty handy tool to have around.
Right now you can get the Cbus Wireless Vehicle Car Charger for Apple iPad / iPad 2 / new iPad (3rd gen) / iPhone 4S / iPhone 4 / iPhone 3G / iPhone 3Gs / iPod Touch 4 / 4G / 4th / 3rd / 2nd Gen for $4.22 shipped. This plugs into the cigarette lighter and will charge all of those different devices!
Usually these items don't have great feedback but this one has almost a full 5 star rating!
As always this is Amazon- the price could change at any moment!
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Students may be uncertain how best to communicate with their colleagues and their instructor in an online class–from emailing to posting in discussions, students often need additional information. It is the faculty's responsibility to set the ground rules about communication and the tone of the learning community. While there are many opinions about communication style and the use of specific language, most faculty can agree that they want to promote an atmosphere of respect and tolerance where multiple voices can be heard and all students are encouraged to share their ideas.
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Here is just one set of "rules" for posting in an online class. Edit the list to fit your course needs. How to communicate and participate in online classes. The University of Pittsburgh provides advanced tips on netiquette for students.


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BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Chicago Fire forward Orr Barouch had a game to remember Tuesday night, coming on at halftime and scoring a pair of goals in the Fire's 4-0 US Open Cup quarterfinal win over a reserve-laden New York Red Bulls side.
The rookie forward scored the Fire's third and fourth goals, icing the game and pushing Chicago through to the semifinals, which will be played at Toyota Park against the USL-Pro Richmond Kickers on August 30.
Barouch's first goal came in the 51st minute. He got on the end of a low cross just past the penalty spot, hitting a sliding one-touch shot that deflected off of a New York defender and found the back of the net.
The 19-year-old completed his brace in the 60th, chasing down a Diego Chaves through ball in the left side of the box before smashing a well-taken 15-yard shot inside the far post.
"It felt great," Barouch said of his performance. "[I just] tried to keep the ball for our team and luckily enough I was in the right place on the first goal. On the second goal, Diego gave me a great through ball and I just finished it at the far post."
Barouch, who scored two goals in a reserve game last week, impressed interim head coach Frank Klopas with his performance, prompting the head man to tell the press that he has high hopes for Barouch's future.
"Technically he's got the right tools but, more than anything, he's got the right attitude," Klopas said. "He always finds himself in good spots, he wants the ball, he makes good runs, he's smart, he wants to be out there and in every game that he's been in, whether he's started or come on as a sub, he's had an impact."
Sam Stejskal covers the Chicago Fire for MLSsoccer.com. E-mail him at email@example.com and follow him on Twitter @samstejskal.


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The Findlay Police Department needs help finding the suspect responsible for an armed robbery at a 7-11 store on Main Street around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Police say a man walked in and demanded money from an employee, displaying a handgun. The suspect grabbed an undetermined amount of money and fled the store on foot, running northbound. No shots were fired during the robbery, and the employee was not injured.
A search conducted by the department, including its K9 unit, was unsuccessful.
The suspect is described as a black male standing between 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 7 inches, weighing around 140 pounds, under 21, wearing a black hoodie with white trim, and gray sweatpants.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call Findlay Police at 419-424-7163.
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Recently booked holiday last minute to Cyprus. The staff member on the phone was very honest and helpful during the booking process and answered only the questions he could honestly. The hotel was fantastic and we had a fabulous time. Would go back to low oat holidays to book again.


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The video announcing a new Golden Sun on DS that Nintendo showed at its E3 press conference is now available right here in high definition. The "high definition" part is critical, because somewhere in Nintendo's marketing division, a junior artist spent tens of minutes creating the background for this trailer.This first glimpse of Golden Sun: Dark Dawn shows off dual-screen battle animations, stylus-driven puzzles, and plenty of walking through towns. It's possible that there are some spiky-haired protagonists, spunky teenage girls, and world-threatening evil waiting to be revealed as well, but this is what you get for now.


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Your customer is living a story. Your brand must enter that story, and rewrite the ending. The central part is to get your story told, authentically, by you and your customers. Give your future clients a story they can see as their own. We create everything related to your brand. The logo, brand color guide, and typeface. We even write a custom soundtrack for your company's brand to evoke the emotions of your brand. They will buy when you show them that your story is perfectly situated to help them rewrite their story.
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He resigned, then returned. He took a leave of absence, then kept working. He guarded details about his health like a playbook, then revealed a few. He finally stepped away, then enjoyed the downtime so much he promised to do it again.
The past eight months have been far from routine for Florida coach Urban Meyer, who provided the college football world with more twists and turns than Percy Harvin in the open field.
Now, he's back -- again -- and looks healthy, re-energized and eager to lead the Gators to the Southeastern Conference championship game for the fourth time in five years.
"I feel great, especially when I get to see what kind of team we have," Meyer said. "It's a good-looking team."
Meyer opened up about his condition at the league's spring meetings in Sandestin, Fla., telling reporters he had been diagnosed with esophageal spasms and is taking prescription medication to minimize the attacks.
He returned to work weighing more than he normally does during the season and walking with a bounce in his step.
"He's the same guy. He hasn't slacked off or anything," center Mike Pouncey said.
NORTH CAROLINA: Former North Carolina player Kentwan Balmer paid for his college teammates, Marvin Austin and Cam Thomas , to travel to California in the summer of 2009, Thomas said.
Thomas did not provide financial details, or the dates, but said he and Austin worked out at Proactive Sports Performance in Westlake Village, Calif. in the summer before the 2009 season.
Their position coach was John Blake , North Carolina's associate head coach.
Austin and Blake's relationship with California-based agent Gary Wichard has become a part of the NCAA investigation into the North Carolina program.
TRAGEDY STRIKES: The father of three players at Football Bowl Subdivision schools was among the five people killed in a plane crash in Alaska.
William Phillips Sr. died in the crash that also claimed the life of former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens .
Among Phillips' sons who play collegiately are Andrew Phillips , a senior starting guard at Stanford; Colter Phillips, a sophomore tight end at Virginia; and Paul Phillips , a freshman tight end at Indiana.


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CTL IL1A PC Review and Ratings
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Our Verdict: Reminiscent of netbooks from six to 12 months ago, the CTL IL1A PC feels more like a toy than a notebook. Read More…
- What We Liked…
- Very small, lightweight
- Bright screen with good viewing angles
- What We Didn't…
- Slow
- Tiny keyboard, touch pad, mouse buttons
- Limited hinge
CTL IL1A PC Review
By October 21, 2008reviewed
Yes, it's another netbook. Yes, it's small, light, and kind of cute. But these days, companies need to bring a lot more to the netbook table than cuteness and portability. The Windows XP-based CTL IL1A, with its 1.2GHz VIA processor, struggles with speed, stability, and general usability.
CTL went for a minimalist design on the IL1A—but not in a good way. At 1.7x9.6x6.8 inches (HWD) and 2.7 pounds, it's lighter than the 3.2-pound Asus Eee PC 1000H, but you pay for that portability with discomfort while typing. Much like the keyboards on older-generation netbooks, such as the Asus Eee PC 701, the IL1A's keyboard is cramped and makes touch-typing nearly impossible. Also, the IL1A sports icons on the right and left sides of the keyboard deck, indicating where each port is. While we typically have nothing against such icons, we would have preferred CTL use that valuable space for a more spacious keyboard. Similarly, the touch pad is too small, as are the loud touch buttons below.
The 8.9-inch LED-backlit display is plenty bright and easy to read, though its 1,024x600 resolution causes some windows and dialogue boxes to extend off the screen. Viewing angles are good, though, both horizontally and vertically. We're disappointed with the hinge, however. For some reason, the screen only goes back about 130 degrees, so if you're sitting a little too high, you'll notice that you can't push it back far enough to see. Above the display, you'll find a 1.3-megapixel Webcam that offers decent color but struggles with motion blur. A microphone is on the keyboard deck, and two speakers flank the display. Around the edges of the notebook, you'll find a decent array of ports, including a VGA and two USB ports, a 3-in-1 card reader, as well as headphone, mic, modem, and Ethernet jacks.
If the keyboard were the biggest flaw on the IL1A, this could still be a decent netbook; unfortunately, the system is also painfully slow. Its 1.2GHz VIA C7-M, 1GB of RAM, and integrated VIA Chrome9 HC3 IGP graphics with 64MB of video memory just weren't enough to make even basic tasks run smoothly. Booting up Windows XP Home Edition took 1 minute and 27 seconds, and in general, surfing the Web via the 802.11g connection and navigating around the system were exercises in patience. To make matters worse, the system crashed on more than one occasion, and at one point it lost all ability to find any wireless networks.
The IL1A took an excruciatingly long time to complete our media tests: It needed over 1 hour and 4 minutes for Window Media Encoder, and 48 minutes and 6 seconds to convert 11 iTunes files. Compare that with the Lenovo IdeaPad S10, which completed the WME test in 24 minutes and 10 seconds and our iTunes test in 20 minutes and 5 seconds. Likewise, the Cinebench 10 score of 319 is well below the IdeaPad's 827, and that system has already dropped from its original price of $439 to $399. Battery life was also less than impressive at 2 hours and 48 minutes, well below the average of 3 hours and 35 minutes. Sadly, even the 60GB hard drive is a disappointment; other netbooks on the market, including the IdeaPad, offer up to 160GB of storage. The CTL system also comes with a one-year No Hassle Warranty, which covers one year of parts and labor.
The bright screen and light weight are the CTL's only redeeming qualities, but those aren't enough. We wish we had more positive things to say, but with a relatively high price, cramped keyboard, slow performance, and the same screen-resolution issues other manufactures have solved by now, the IL1A just isn't a good choice for anyone.
Our Verdict: Reminiscent of netbooks from six to 12 months ago, the CTL IL1A PC feels more like a toy than a notebook.
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text: In my Comic-Con '09 coverage I told you that Matthew Vaughn's "Kick-Ass" panel was probably the best of the con, if the reaction to all the clips and trailer that Vaughn and company showed was any indication. Here's that 90-second trailer. It's strictly NSFW thanks to some crude language and an insane amount of violence, many of which come at the hands of the tweener Hit-Girl. The film doesn't have a distributor yet, and it's independently financed, so I'm still not sure why Vaughn hasn't released an official version of the trailer just to more buzz for the movie. In any case, here is the bootleg version, get it while it's still online.


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September is often a month where the landscape around us begins to change. As we look toward the future and gaze upon the horizon—one that can too often be attributed to endings—we realize in truth, nothing really ends, it only changes as new journeys take shape.
When we started Our Collective it was an ideal. With your participation, your words, and your pictures, that ideal came to life. It what just what we had hoped for and more; communities coming together, desiring nothing but to create authenticity, hold space, and share together.
Moving forward, we've decided it's time to close the doors of Our Collective, but wanted to give it, you, our entire gratefulness and hope. We are so thankful for what you brought, everything you gave, and all that you are. It's our deepest wish that this collaboration filled you with inspiration, hope and love, as it did for us.
The collection of essays and images gathered here over the past 2 years prove that what is longed for can be created, can grow and can eventually evolve. The past issues of X : Our Collective Offering will remain online as a testament to that.
While this issue marks the last of OC, we know that we will not part, will not be divided, but rather will change, grow and share in new and different ways. As a nod to all that we have had here and all that we look forward to, we've chosen landscape as our final theme, as this issue reflects.
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The Australian's Media section doesn't shirk from running stories debunking myths about the internal workings of the media and the challenges facing the industry.
The winter of journalism's content (offline) says online publishing, which is widely expected to replace newspapers and magazines, will only go so far in replacing them and leave a gaping hole.
Online publishing economics mean there isn't enough money to pay for in-depth news investigations and the searching features on politics, crime and other social issues that are important to modern democracy.
Advertisers are bailing out of print publications. They like the web seeing it as a more cost-effective and accountable medium (that's disputable).
Targeted advertising
Online advertisers like to place messages next to niche interest stories to more closely target readers: car makers buy ads on pages featuring lightweight driving stories.
Even if a publisher could find the money to produce hard news stories, advertisers wouldn't want them. The obvious answer is to publish fewer hard news stories and more of the marketable lightweight fluff. However, those difficult, hard news stories sold printed newspapers in the first place.
But this vicious economic cycle is nothing compared to what can happen in a society that no longer has a way of scrutinising governments and out-of-control corporations.


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Thread: Best Twin Names Ever!
June 9th, 2013 01:58 PM #21
My favorite twin sets for girls are Scarlett & Juliet (nicknames Scout and Jet), Genevieve and Madeleine, Rose and Sage, and Waverly and Kirrily. One thing I'm fanatical about for twins is probably the same syllable count. It seems more balanced to me. For boys I like Phineas and Ozias (Finny and Ozzie). I don't have any combos put together for boy/girl.
June 10th, 2013 05:24 AM #23
Some cute/interesting twin names I know in real life are:
Pax Takeo Oliver and Inca Rein Isabella
Elias "Eli" and Emmanuel "Manu" (brother Charlie and Reuben, and sisters Viva and Olive)
Ivy and Olive
Finn and Silas, and Casper and Frankie (G) (two sets in one family! With little Nellie in between)
Dante and Eligh (brother Zeke)
Rocket and Spike
Natalia and Clara (sister Camille)
Cedar and Tarley (G/G) (sisters Poppie and Josephine "Jo")
Rainer and Ruben (brother Jai)
Tamsin India and Olivia Lea (brother Xavier)
Alannah Fleur and Murray Gene (brother Dylan)
Jacqueline "Jacqui" and Georgia (brother Brodie)
Joel Anthony and Harley Andrew (sister Kimberly)
Aurora "Ari" and Orrick "Orri" (sister Ruby Ariella)
Richard Evatt and Edward Dane (sisters Virginia "Ginny" and Georgina "Georgie")
Ruby Louise and Thomas Andrew (brothers Harry and Jack)
If I were to have twins I'd probably name them Lola Eve Wildflower and Rooney Agnes Forever, or Wilder Guthrie Shepard and Atticus Ziggy Arthur.
BTW absolutely LOVE your girls' names! Both their given names and their nicknames are out-of-this-world adorable
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June 10th, 2013 10:47 PM #25
Girl-Girl Twins:
Elizabeth and Gwendolyn ("Eliza" and "Gwen")
Josephine and Cecilia ("Jo" and "CeCe")
Alice and Celia (Anagrams!)
Boy-Boy Twins:
Felix and Max
Simon and Sebastian
Theodore and Philip ("Theo" and "Pip")
Girl-Boy Twins:
Emilia and Everett
Demetria and Dominic ("Demi" and "Nico")
Rosalind and Remus ("Rose" and "Remy")
June 11th, 2013 01:40 AM #27
I love twins to have their names start with the same letter, with some exceptions. I know most people hate this, but I love it for twins. If they don't start with the same letter or sound, I like them to have a theme.
Gemma and Julia
Shelby and Shiloh
Holly and Laurel
Jade and Jessa
Joseph *Jojo* and Jude or James
Leo and Lance
Hayden and Henry or Harrison
Penny and Paul (Theme AND same initial!)
Shelby and Spencer
Holly and Hayden
Lucy and Lennon (See Penny and Paul)
...I just realized all the girls names for this section end in Y. lol
My favorite twin names that I know in real life are Alyssa and Emily, 11, and Adam and Ryan, 9. I don't know any B/G twins.Madison, 14-year-old name nerd! My style is all over the place, my favorites change all the time.
Boys: David, Eric, Finlay, George, James, Jude, Lee, Michael, Paul, Richard, Rory.
Girls: Emmanuelle, Frederica, Jayne, Juliet, Lauren, Mary, Molly, Nora, Raffaela, Stella.
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Student lounge
Student lounges are rooms located within thousands of schools, colleges and universities, designed to give students a space for relaxation and study.
Design contest[edit]
The University of Texas held a contest to design its student lounges.[1] The design of some student lounges have even won awards for the architects for their creations.[2]
A 2003 study on the success of female physics majors found that the existence of a well-maintained student lounge was a marker of high success rates.[3] Several studies conducted regarding gossip patterns have chosen the student lounge as an excellent choice for an unregulated environment.[4][5][6] It has been noted that distance-learning courses should strive to provide a similar environment for casual conversation.[7][8]
See also[edit]
- ^ Design your student lounge, UTSOA, access date June 10, 2008
- ^ Robinson's Design for MUP/MUD Student Lounge Among AIA Award Winners, TCAUP, access date June 10, 2008
- ^ Whitten, Barbara L.; Foster, Suzanne R.; Duncombe, Margaret L. (2003). "What Works for Women in Undergraduate Physics?" (PDF). Physics Today. 56 (9): 46. Bibcode:2003PhT....56i..46W. doi:10.1063/1.1620834. Retrieved 2008-06-12.
an important marker of a healthy department culture
- ^ Howard, W; WD Crano (1974). "Effects of Sex, Conversation, Location, and Size of Observer Group on Bystander Intervention in a High Risk Situation". Sociometry. 37 (4): 491–507. JSTOR 2786423. doi:10.2307/2786423.
- ^ Levin, J; A Arluke (February 1985). "An exploratory analysis of sex differences in gossip". Sex Roles. 12 (3–4): 281. doi:10.1007/BF00287594.
- ^ CAMPBELL LEAPERAND, HEITHRE HOLLIDAY (1995) Gossip in same-gender and cross-gender friends' conversations Personal Relationships 2 (3) , 237–246.
- ^ Carlson, Randal; Judi Repman (2000). "Chalk Dust from the Virtual Classroom" (PDF). Webnet Journal. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 14, 2007. Retrieved 2008-06-12.
- ^ Yoder, MB (2003). "Seven Steps to Successful Online Learning Communities". Learning & Leading with Technology.


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Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois
My husband was convicted of 1st degree murder based on the accountability theory. In summary, he drove a car where his co-defendant was sitting in the back seat and jumped out and shot and killed a man who had shot him earlier. In a state of shock, my husband drove off and left him. The co-defendant was found not guilty and stood up in my husband's trial to assert that my husband, although he was the driver, knew nothing of his motives to kill. They did not drive around seeking the victim either. He was seen in passing. The co-defendant also testified that he'd walked around with a mac 10 on his person ever since he had been shot two weeks prior out of self-defense. With a slew of prosecutorial misconduct and ineffective assistance of counsel, my husband was convicted of his first crime and sentenced to 47 years by a cook county judge. We have retained an attorney and he has written a wonderful brief (in our opinion) that would probably get him a reversal, or a new trial at best. I am posting on here to see if any attorney would like to read the brief that has been sent to the appellate court and give their honest professional opinion about the issues raised. There are a total of nine. I think the case in general will prove to be extremely interesting. Please respond if you're interested and I will forward it to you.
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I would be happy to read the brief. Before I could give an opinion, I would have to read the transcripts and the State's brief. Also, have you talked this over with your lawyer? I don't want to infringe on his case. All this is time consuming, and I would have to charge you a fee for the service. If this is satisfactory with you, please contact me at 708-263-8212.
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One of the best wildlife art venues in the state!
One of the best wildlife art venues in the state!
FOR ARTISTS: We are excited to announce for our 25th show, we are moving to an online submission process. We feel this will be a much easier process and convenient method of submitting your art work. Add yourself to the mailing list below if you are not already getting our emails.
This show was started to provide Utah artists an opportunity to display their works of wildlife and "wildnature" in a setting complementary to their work. This show has grown to be one of the best venues in Utah for viewing wildlife art.
The artwork for the 2017 poster was provided by Cindi Smith and is available for purchase $15 (signed), $10 (unsigned), online, where you can also purchase posters from previous shows. The proceeds from all art show poster sales will go to support Hartmann's zebra conservation.
The juror for the 2017 show was Utah Artist, Douglas Fryer. Fryer studied at Brigham Young University, receiving a BFA in Illustration and an MFA in Painting and Drawing. He has taught fine art and illustration at BYU, the University of Hartford in Connecticut, and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. He lives and paints in the countryside of Spring City, Utah.
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View pieces from previous shows: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Best of Show ($300)
— Sally-Gleaning (acrylic) by Carel Brest van Kempen
Juror's Choice Award ($200 Each)
— Horned Lizard (fiber) by Carole Alden
— Pelicans Flying over Palm Trees (photo) by Laurel Casjens
Honorable Mention ($100 Each)
— Lake Powell Reflections (photo) by Cynthia Heath
— Dot Your Eyes (pen & ink) by Kristen Otero
— Protective Herd (photo) by Brokk Mowrey
— Velociraptor (steel) by Kenn Anderson
Young Artists Award (Family Zoo Membership Each)
— Fox in the Woods (acrylic) by Jerry Jiang
— Brown Bear (acrylic) by Patrick Holty
Zoo Director's Choice Award — Misha (pen & watercolor) by Lance Snider
Zoo Employee's Choice Award — Remember Me (acylic) by Jessika Clark
Pixels Foto and Frame Award — Cross Trekker (photo) by Kate Rice
Bullock Frame Company Award — Reflections in Amber (pastel) by Beverly Hansen
In addition to the awards presented, the following artists had pieces selected by the Utah Division of Arts & Museums for their Traveling Exhibits Program: Leah Anderson, Emily Bagley Hayford, Ralph Bartholomew, Elise Boucher, Laurel Casjens, Dallas Giles, Jeffry Hansen, Gabrielle Hatton, Tip Hewitt-Pongsuwan, Patrick Holty, Laura Johns, Carson Kawabata, Charlotte Kooreman, Rich Kramer, Andrew Marx, Shannon McCosh, Olivia Nguyen, Tyson Nguyen, Pam Robinson, Lance Snider, Jerry Sticky, Heather Tuttle, Adrianna Vawdrey, Caleb Walker, Haily Wilson (dates and locations for the 2017-18 show will be posted later)
Congratulations to all our artists who were selected for this year's show.
Utah's Hogle Zoo would like to thank the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, Salt Lake City Mayor and City Council and the citizens of Salt Lake County for their generous support of the World of the Wild Art Show.


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Ashley Young hurt and new injury fears for Nemanja Vidic
Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Manchester United's victory over Liverpool yesterday could prove to be "very important" in the title race, but the manager's delight was tempered by injuries to Ashley Young and Nemanja Vidic.
Young left Old Trafford on crutches after injuring a knee in a collision with Daniel Agger in the first half that forced his substitution at half-time.
Vidic was also taken off ten minutes from time after appearing to hurt his right knee — the same one that has been operated on twice in the past year — when he fell awkwardly after an earlier clash of heads with Andre Wisdom, the Liverpool right back.
Young's injury appeared to be more serious, but while Vidic initially played on, he was clutching…


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As senators fall like bowling pins, due to resignations, suspensions, and investigations, holding a referendum on the Senate's future seems more and more attractive. But there are many practical difficulties.
We don't know yet whether the unanimous procedure for amending the Constitution (support of all provinces) or the general procedure (seven provinces with 50 per cent of the population) will be required to abolish or reform the Senate.
Moreover, the government can't just call a referendum; it has to follow the time-consuming provisions of the Referendum Act, passed in 1992, to authorize the referendum on the Charlottetown Accord. Any referendum question must be approved by both houses of Parliament. Debate in the Commons would be protracted, and additional complications might arise in the Senate, where some members might oppose a referendum about abolishing their own jobs.
Once a question had been agreed upon, the conduct of the referendum would turned over to Elections Canada, with work and expense similar to that involved in managing a general election. Time would be required to print ballots, rent polling places, hire and train vote-counters, and arrange for publicity. The timeline must also allow for the Act's requirement that committees wishing to spend more than $5,000 campaigning on either side of the question must register with Elections Canada.
After all of this, we might be well into 2015. Remember that under fixed-election-date legislation, a general election is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 19, 2015. Would we really want to hold a referendum on the Senate just a few months before a general election? The moans about duplication and waste of money would be deafening. The general election could be postponed until 2016, but that would bring a new round of grousing about how Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who in 2008 ignored his own fixed-date legislation to go to the polls early, was ignoring it again to prolong his time in office.
Another option would be to hold the referendum and general election on the same day, thus saving $300-million by consolidating electoral events. This would satisfy fiscal hawks but would violate the Referendum Act, which stipulates that a referendum cannot be held during the writ period of a general election. The Act itself would have to be amended, triggering an all-out political brawl.
Holding a referendum at the same time as a general election allows a referendum question to influence the voters' choice of candidates for elected office. George W. Bush's campaign manager, Karl Rove, encouraged state Republican governments to put same-sex marriage on the ballot in 2004, energizing the Republican base to turn out and vote for Mr. Bush while opposing gay marriage.
In Canada, it is far from clear what the impact of a referendum on the Senate would be. A question about abolition might pump up the NDP, who have historically held that position, thereby blunting the threat from Justin Trudeau's resurgent Liberals. However, the Conservatives might not want to take the chance of deflecting opinion away from free trade, balanced budgets, and tax cuts, which are their best issues.
There is, however, an option that might interest a strategically minded prime minister. The Act requires that any referendum question must be capable of being answered yes or no, but it also allows more than one question to be asked. Two or three carefully crafted questions might be able to bring a majority of voters on side with the Conservative proposition of an elected Senate – or allow the Conservatives to get on side with abolition, if that seemed to be the majority view.
The safest course is probably to make a campaign pledge to hold a Senate referendum after the 2015 election. But people for whom safety is the highest concern don't become political leaders. Brian Mulroney, the last Conservative prime minister, famously "rolled the dice" over the Meech Lake and Charlottetown Accords. Will Mr. Harper roll the dice over the Senate?
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US Takes Steps Toward Alaska, Atlantic Energy Development
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration Wednesday took steps toward oil and gas exploration off the coast of Alaska and in the Atlantic Ocean as it sought to combat criticism that it is hostile to fossil fuel development.
The Department of Interior Wednesday approved Royal Dutch Shell's plan for responding to oil spills in Alaska's Beaufort Sea, news the company called "another major milestone" toward drilling there this summer.
An Interior official also set 2013 as a target for allowing seismic surveys off much of the East Coast. Energy companies use the survey data to evaluate oil and gas resources, as well as potential sites for offshore wind farms, and current data for the Atlantic is decades old.
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar touted the moves at the Norfolk, Va., headquarters of Fugro Atlantic, a company that conducts seismic surveys.
"There is no silver bullet to high gas prices, but we must continue to reduce our reliance on foreign oil and reduce our vulnerability to the ups and downs of the international market," Salazar said, echoing recent statements from President Barack Obama.
Amid high gasoline prices, Obama has been pushing back against criticism from Republicans that his policies restrict U.S. oil production.
Wednesday's announcements represented steps toward offshore drilling in areas outside the Gulf of Mexico, where the administration has allowed drilling and signaled it will allow more. Both moves were criticized by environmental groups.
Shell spokeswoman Kelly op de Weegh said the Beaufort Sea oil spill plan approval "is another major milestone achieved," but the company still needs several more permits before beginning to drill in July.
To secure the approval, Shell added cap and containment systems engineered specifically for Alaska, op de Weegh said.
Environmentalists insist the plans don't do enough and Arctic conditions will make it extremely difficult to clean up a spill.
"I believe that these [spill response] plans are in good shape," Salazar said. "They have been significantly modified and improved to give us the kind of assurance they will work."
For the Atlantic, the administration released a draft environmental review of seismic surveys, outlining a 330,000-square-mile area from the Delaware Bay to Cape Canaveral, Fla., where they could be conducted.
Tommy Beaudreau, a Salazar deputy who oversees offshore development, said the department plans to finalize the review this year so that surveys could begin "as early as next year."
"There have been enormous technological advances in seismic surveys," Beaudreau said. "We need to find out what the resource is."
Environmental groups oppose the testing because they say it can injure or kill marine mammals and fish, impacting endangered species and fisheries.
At the moment, the administration has no plans to allow drilling in the Atlantic, though Salazar said those plans could change in light of the survey data. Obama had supported leases off the Virginia coast before 2010's massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Randall Luthi, president of the National Ocean Industries Association, which represents offshore drilling firms, said the seismic surveys were "a welcome step," but "it appears the Department has given the offshore industry a canoe with no oars, since there are no lease sales planned anywhere off the East Coast."
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AC/DC singer Brian Johnson will be interviewed by Tony Cartledge of "The Sunday Interview" on the U.K.'s ITV1 Tyne Tees this Sunday, March 7 at 11:30 a.m. Cartledge will speak to Johnson about his decision to join AC/DC and how the gamble paid off.(Thanks: Crabsody In Blue)
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Police log - Oct. 17, 2013
The police log was supplied by the Washington County Communications Center
An arrest is merely an accusation. All suspects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Total — 21
Treatment — 0
Male section — 15
Female section — 2
Work release — 2
Holding — 2
Special needs – 0
Contract inmates — 0
Steven Wade Tusler, 47, of Washington, was arrested Wednesday evening in the 100 block of East Madison Street in Washington for operating while intoxicated.
Hortencia Erickson, 60, of Washington, was arrested Thursday morning at East Third Street and Fourth Avenue in Washington for public intoxication.
Traffic accidents
A vehicle vs. deer accident was reported Wednesday morning in the 2500 block of 220th Street in Washington. The incident was documented.
A vehicle reportedly went into a ditch in the 1100 block of Orange Avenue in Kalona Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported. Officers responded. The vehicle was towed.
Disabled vehicles
A vehicle was reported sitting along Airport Road at 275th Street in Washington Wednesday morning and it had been there since Sunday. Officers responded. A tow tag was placed on the car.
Fire calls
A smoke alarm was reported going off Wednesday afternoon in the 800 block of West Monroe Street in Washington. Washington Fire Department responded.
Smoke was reported coming from the roof of a hog building in the 1900 block of 200th Street in Washington Wednesday afternoon. Kalona Fire Department, Wellman Fire Department, Keota Fire Department, officers and Alliant Energy all responded.
Riverside Fire Department and Kalona Fire Department were caller Wednesday evening to assist with a house fire in the 5700 block of Oakcrest Hill Road in Hills.
A caller in the 300 block of West Main Street in Washington reported Wednesday morning someone charged a large amount of money to his PayPal account. Officers spoke with the caller.
All other thefts
Items were reported missing from a house in the 1500 block of Highway 1 in Washington Wednesday morning. The incident was documented.
Disorderly conduct
A caller in the 1100 block of East Main Street in Washington reported Wednesday evening that the neighborhood children had been coming on her property and placing inappropriate items. Officers spoke with both parties.
A vehicle reportedly drove through a yard in the 900 block of North Marion Avenue in Washington Wednesday night. Officers were unable to locate.


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Actress, model, and cosmetic founder Josie Maran, 34, welcomed her second child into the world this week. According to People, the seven and a half pound baby girl has yet to be named. I had this same problem when I had my second child: I just couldn't pick a name.
Maran delivered her baby via waterbirth with midwives at home in Pennsylvania at home in the backyard of the family's farm. That sounds like there is a very interesting and very creative birth story to be told.
As soon as I delivered my second child, the hospital staff needed to know his name so they could write it on the little paper placard on his rolling nursery bed. My husband and I had narrowed it down to a few of our favorite baby boy names, but weren't ready to commit to just one. I told them we had not decided, and they ended up writing "Boy Davis" as his name.
Maran's older child has a very unique and unusual name, and perhaps this is where the problem arises. Six-year-old Rumi Joon has a one-of-a-kind name, and maybe the mom wants another name like this for her second child. My older son was named Dusty, and I was so tempted to go with Rowdy, just so the two boys would have names that were similar. Thankfully, the labor drugs wore off and I came to my senses and went with Caleb instead. It's a simple strong name, and fits my son perfectly.
The new mom tweeted a new pic of her newborn daughter along with, "She's here!! Heavenly creature :)" Still no word on a name for the precious baby, unless mom was hinting that her name is Heavenly (surely not).
How did you pick the perfect name for your baby? Tell us below in the comments section!
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Kandiyohi PF chapter named as state's best
ST. PAUL -- The Kandiyohi County Chapter of Pheasants Forever was recently recognized as the Minnesota Chapter of the Year by PF at the annual Minnesota PF state meeting. The chapter received the honor at PF's National Pheasant Fest and 25th Anniversary Convention presented by Cabela's in Saint Paul.
This honor recognizes a Minnesota PF chapter that is balanced in its approach to accomplishing the mission of PF and excels in all aspects of being a PF Chapter. The Kandiyohi County chapter, the first chapter ever formed outside of the parent organization, received the award because it supports PF's conservation mission in numerous ways.
In the past year, the Kandiyohi County chapter has supported PF Habitat Teams, has grown in membership and had several committee members participating in the Minnesota PF State Convention & Summer Habitat Meeting. In addition, the committee supports their local youth with a kid's camp and partnership trap shoot, and has cost share programs to assist private landowners in their area. The chapter is also a leader in supporting state and federal conservation policy. The chapter participates in the Minnesota Habitat Fund and is active in improving habitat management on public lands.
"The Kandiyohi County chapter does it all," stated Eran Sandquist, regional wildlife biologist for PF. "They throw a great fundraising banquet and leverage those locally raised dollars to bring more resources to bear on the habitat mission locally. They also reach beyond county lines to help other PF chapters accomplish projects, and simply put, the chapter provides leadership to the entire state on what a local chapter can do."
Two of the chapter's committee members were also recognized at the awards banquet. President Kevin Ochsendorf and Dick Miller were recognized with the PF Dedication Award for being instrumental in the creation or continuation of the chapter, and playing an essential role in the development of chapter programs.
"Kandiyohi County PF is fortunate to have a passionate group of committee members," Ochsendorf said, "We want to thank all the volunteers, spouses, banquet attendees, and sponsors who have enabled us to achieve this milestone. Without their support, none of this would be possible."
The Kandiyohi County chapter formed in 1983. The chapter's next fundraising banquet will be held on April 4th at the Holiday Inn in Willmar. The public and media are invited to attend. For tickets or more information, please contact Kevin Ochsendorf at 320-212-2412.
-- Pheasants Forever