text: The President's Priorities: An Industry Reacts "Let's get the economy going" was the overriding message from the fashion industry on Wednesday following President Obama's election to a second term. WWD Staff Let's get the economy going. That was the overriding message from the fashion industry on Wednesday following President Obama's election to a second term. Job creation and avoiding the "fiscal cliff" that could send Wall Street reeling and consumer confidence plummeting after recently reaching highs were the top solutions to get there. Executives also want Obama to create more tax incentives for U.S. manufacturing and settle the income tax debate, while easing regulations and promoting more free trade. Reducing partisan tensions and dealing with immigration policy qualified for many executives' wish lists as well. Obama will have little time to celebrate his second-term victory over Republican challenger Mitt Romney as he pivots from the grueling campaign to face a divided Congress and a still-high — 7.9 percent — unemployment rate. Congress is scheduled to hold a lame-duck session starting next week and at stake as part of the fiscal cliff are the expiring tax cuts enacted under former President George W. Bush and deep spending cuts to federal agencies and the Pentagon that will take effect unless action is taken. The path to compromise in Congress will be complex, and if the past four years are any indication, the Presidentwill have a difficult time overcoming gridlock in Washington. With Republicans retaining their majority in the House, Obama will need to work more closely with Speaker John Boehner (R., Ohio) to craft a compromise on reining in the soaring federal debt, which has grown about $1 trillion a year, and trying to jump-start what until now has been an anemic economic recovery. Democrats strengthened their majority in the Senate but did not reach the 60-vote threshold needed to overcome Republican filibusters. While Obama has not fully outlined his second-term priorities, beyond getting the economy back on track, he has indicated he would like to turn to immigration reform, climate change and federal investments in education and manufacturing. He has touted economic solutions, such as an elimination of tax cuts for families with incomes above $250,000 and individuals with incomes above $200,000, a reduction in the corporate income tax, elimination of tax breaks for companies that move operations offshore and more scrutiny of trade agreements and unfair trade practices, combined with more market-opening trade initiatives. For many industry chief executive officers, bringing down the federal deficit and restoring confidence in the economy are the top priorities for an Obama second term. Here, what industry executives had to say about what the President's agenda should be as he maps out his second term: Terry J. Lundgren, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Macy's Inc.: "With the election now behind us, it's time for our elected representatives in Washington to come together to address our country's most pressing problems. Primary among them is avoiding the fiscal cliff and reducing our national debt. These are not Democratic or Republican problems — they are American problems that affect every individual and industry, including fashion and retailing. Financial uncertainty and excessive debt stifle growth and innovation, and we must overcome these issues if we are to continue to create jobs in America — which is what retailers do so consistently. The lame-duck Congress has a major role to play, as does the White House. We in the business community are prepared to be supportive of genuine long-term solutions that will help our nation to prosper. Let's get to work." Diane von Furstenberg, designer, president of Council of Fashion Designers of America: "The most important thing is America wants to be united. We don't want to be polarized. Everything else will take care of itself. United makes us stronger." Stephen I. Sadove, chairman and ceo of Saks Inc.: "This country is facing some serious long-term fiscal and other challenges, and it is imperative that the President take the lead in consensus building and collaboration — working with both parties — to address these issues. It is time for action. For retail, as in many industries, the number-one priority is jobs creation. There are many opportunities to spur this growth — from infrastructure rebuilding to relaxing restrictions on tourists' visas." Tommy Hilfiger: "He should make sure his relief efforts [for the Hurricane Sandy victims] are successful, first and foremost. I think it would be great to see manufacturing come back to his country at some point. I think it would provide jobs for people who could then go out and shop. Jobs will trigger the economy." Andrew Rosen, ceo of Theory: "The first thing Obama should focus on is bipartisan politics. He needs to bring the parties together to work on resolving the issues of our economy and our country. I think there are two things that are important in helping our industry. One is to lower or eliminate duty rates on imported fabrics, so that companies would be incentivized to manufacture clothing in the USA. Secondly, I think that he should make it easier to obtain visas for tourists from China and Brazil so they can travel to America to shop and get more exposed to American fashion." Kevin Burke, president and ceo of the American Apparel & Footwear Association: "His first priority should be taking care of the fiscal situation…and getting a deal cut with Congress. The President ought to take a strong leadership role and bring the House and Senate leaders together before Congress convenes; take them to Camp David and reach a deal. All of them will be hurt come January if they don't do something to deal with the tax cut issues and spending cuts. I believe the economists who say the economy will slip back into a recession if they don't do something. From a clothing and footwear industry perspective, the more confidence there is in the economy, the more we will be able to sell.…But the worse the economy is, the worse our sales will be." Matthew Shay, president and ceo of the National Retail Federation: "The U.S. needs public policy that encourages economic growth and removes barriers to job creation. We want to see health-care reform that actually reduces costs instead of imposing mandates, tax reform that makes U.S. businesses more competitive, sales tax fairness that puts Main Street and online retailers on a level playing field, neutral labor policy that doesn't favor either employers or unions over the other, credit and debit card swipe fees based on transparency and competition rather than monopolies and removal of trade barriers that drive up consumer prices." Kenneth Cole, designer, founder and ceo of Kenneth Cole Productions Inc.: "He campaigned hard and should take a moment to revel in his reelection triumph. After doing that, he needs to focus on creating a unified government and finding a way for both sides to work together." Norma Kamali: "I think he should focus on leaving a legacy of limiting how much money can be spent on campaigns and the amount of time that campaigning should take place....Manufacturing, for the most part, is not a key part of our industry as a country. We've gone off into service and other areas, and technology is obviously a very important factor for the future. I work with a technology company [on a new project] that is helping heads of governments create industries. There's a company that's connecting with Brazil to train all the students, especially the poor, underprivileged students, to do back-end coding....I think there are measures like that we should look at for this country." Elie Tahari: "First is to bring the nation together to repair whatever damage was done during the election. He should also be boosting the economy and giving relief to people who got hit by Hurricane Sandy. I believe that the fashion industry is not an American industry, but an international industry. He has to remove all borders between countries to be able to trade with each other and remove all duties, taxes and red tape." E. Scott Beattie, chairman, president and ceo of Elizabeth Arden Inc. and chairman of the Personal Care Products Council: "People elected him in 2008 and to some degree last night because they believe he can implement real change. His first really bold action should be to embrace a nonpartisan framework like Simpson-Bowles to help change the economic and fiscal predicament we're in. Whether you're a Democrat or a Republican, people are anxious for bold change and a solution moving forward. If we have the political strength and boldness to trust that the American people are willing to make sacrifices — and make adjustments — we could put the United States on an incredible track for the next 50 years." Vince Camuto, ceo and chief creative officer of Camuto Group: "You have to fix the economy and build jobs but first you have to pull Americans together, because Americans together can do anything. I would spend $1 trillion on infrastructure, but not on special interests. You should say to the American people, 'In five years you will see the difference,' and put everyone to work. I'm embarrassed when you see the airports here. And the roads are horrible in this country." Bud Konheim, president and ceo of Nicole Miller: "If he is a serious leader, he has nothing to lose by olive-branching the other side. During the election, both sides were using hate and it had been ratcheted up so much that I don't see how anyone could work with anyone. He can make it really good to be in business — any business, not just fashion — by supporting people who run the businesses and work in businesses, the unions — everyone. Fairness is the one standard we don't have. It's not just our industry, it's every industry." Jeffrey Lubell, chairman, ceo and chief merchant of True Religion Apparel Inc: "We will, of course, always create the fashion that people want, but our customers need to feel confident about the economy for us to be successful. Fashion is generally discretionary, which makes economic uncertainty challenging for our business. As long as we can maintain economic momentum moving forward, the fashion industry will continue to thrive." Julia Hughes, president of the U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles & Apparel: "The first thing is obviously jobs and the economy, and moving forward on the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks [that aim to lower trade barriers among 11 countries]. The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a critical negotiation and one that we think the administration needs to take a fresh look at…and negotiate a 21st century agreement that supports the business of U.S. manufacturers as well as American brands and retailers....Let's look at those products that are made in the U.S. that need a more restrictive rule of origin in order to survive, and otherwise let's craft an agreement that is going to be in place permanently that will allow companies to grow and be competitive on a global scale." John Howard, ceo, Irving Place Capital: "He's got to focus on the economy. The American consumer — that's the generator that keeps the whole world going and we need to get our economy in better shape. The fashion business is all bound up with the general economy and the American consumer. Nothing works when people are uncertain about their futures and uncertain about the world they live in, so they clam up and they don't spend. Lela Rose: "We desperately need him to put a comprehensive plan into action to deal with the grave issues and effects we are seeing and experiencing with climate change. Hurricane Sandy is only one example. There is a serious toll being taken on people, property and the economy as a whole. The longer we ignore these issues, the more it will cost us with lives, devastation, as well as financial strain. "For the fashion industry specifically, he needs to keep or build domestic manufacturing to incentivize brands. Bringing this infrastructure back is a great way to bolster the economy as well as create jobs for many Americans. Almost all of my company's production occurs domestically and I have largely seen the benefits in quality, shipping times and flexibility, as well as positively impacting the environment through using less fossil fuels by not importing production goods from other countries." Mark Lee, president and ceo, Barneys New York: "I am more than thrilled the President won reelection. Considering the division on national ideology will persist, it is critical that the President reach across the aisle to build consensus and compromise on dealing with job creation and the fiscal cliff, or what is really a fiscal 'hill.' "What I mention above will best serve all industries and prevent us from slipping further backward or stagnating the recovery. Specifically for our industry, I believe that one support would be to relax and reform visa restrictions into the USA, enabling us to attract the sophisticated international tourists including Mainland China." Nanette Lepore: "The first priority is getting the economy up and running and strong. I'm really hoping we can have an open dialogue with the White House in an even bigger way, and not just on the smaller community level. We were getting some push-back that [domestic manufacturing] is a local issue, but it isn't really. I would love for the Obama administration to embrace the fashion industry as a more national issue, and not local. We have had meetings and interactions, but more with different members of Congress and Senate. I'd love to have a working relationship with the White House on how to keep American manufacturing for clothing here." David Jaffe, president and ceo of Ascena Retail Group Inc., parent of Dressbarn, Maurices and Justice: "There's really been no movement on the national debt, and we have to come up with a plan to attack that. This feeds right into the nation's ability to restore consumer confidence. If we get consumer confidence up, that's good for retail, and what is good for retail is good for the country. Everybody is concerned about health care. That is a big issue because it affects every retailer. It would be nice to have a little more clarity on that to help us as retailers." Bill Hughes, senior vice president for government relations at the Retail Industry Leaders Association: "I believe that he should communicate with Congress on how he wants to solve the fiscal cliff issues and provide leadership on that matter. There is little that is more important to our economy right now than dealing with all the expiring tax provisions, the debt limit...and particularly for retail. He ought to work with the government and be supportive of getting federal e-fairness legislation [the collection of Internet sales tax] enacted. He should continue to work for a successful conclusion of the TPP talks, which will set the model for other trade talks to allow trade to work to the benefit of this country. He can follow through on fundamental tax reform to lower the rates and broaden the base....On health care, it is clear the Affordable Care Act will remain the law of the land and the effective date for employer insurance provisions is Jan. 1, 2014. We need regulations to implement those requirements as soon as possible so businesses can prepare to continue to provide health insurance for their employees." To access this article, click here to subscribe or click here to log in. load comments blog comments powered by Disqus


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Emma Thompson was in the pink on Thursday, first in a rosy blouse and pearls at the press conference for Love Punch. Later on the red carpet for the film's world premiere, she donned a guava pink dress with bell sleeves and around her neck, a statement bauble of bubbles.
Bubbly wasn't even the word for how voluble: towering in mod platform pumps, the look was a cross between Laugh-In and Swinging London.
Once a 007, always a 007, at least where looking terrific in a suit is concerned. in shadow plaid flannel, some might say the dashing Pierce Brosnan is forever Bond but as far as we're concerned, he's Remington Steele Forever. The pair didn't quite get into the punch but the slug of Grey Goose vodka surely helped keep the mood effervescent, because the spent a lot of time talking, hamming and joking with the press and the assembled fans.
At The Right Kind of Wrong director Jeremiah Chechik hammed it up on the red carpet by adding some zing to his all-black outfit with Converse's new Hudson's Bay signature striped Chuck Taylor hi-tops. Several actresses also in attendance kept their hair elegant upswept, the better to show off their statement earrings: Kristen Hager opted for clusters of aqua teardrops with her monochromatic black turtleneck look (accessorized with an Ela handbag), while Sara Canning had cascades of gold tassels from her lobes.
Uptown, thinking woman's star Annette Bening wore a sculptural mod white shift, specs and a sgraffito bangle to Swarovski Bloor Street's pre-film reception for The Face of Love. Some things only get better with age.


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Drogba may need hernia op
With injuries to totemic players being the theme of the week, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed yesterday that Didier Drogba had been playing with a hernia problem "for three or four months" and might need an operation at the end of the season.
The 32-year-old striker has recovered from a sore knee and after being rested for last week's humiliation of Aston Villa, will start tomorrow's vital meeting away to Manchester United but will postpone any surgery until the end of the season.
"He's living with this problem," Ancelotti said. "Sometimes he has a problem after the game but during the week he is OK. He doesn't need an operation now. If he has one at the end of the season he will be ready in seven days. It would be a small surgery."
That will come as a huge relief to Chelsea supporters, especially as Ancelotti said that Michael Essien's slow recovery from his knee injury means he is unlikely to play again this season.
"He's not ready again," Ancelotti said, adding that there was better news about Ashley Cole. Essien, the manager hoped, might play in the final league game of the season, at home to Wigan Athletic, a match which he maintained could take the title race down to the wire.Such is the tightness of the contest between Chelsea, United and Arsenal he may well be right, which is why the injuries to Wayne Rooney and Cesc Fabregas might have swung things in Ancelotti's favour.
"Everyone knows how important Rooney is for them (United)," he said. "This injury could be an advantage for us. I was sorry for him but I think without Rooney, for us it's better." (© Daily Telegraph, London)
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A former Vancouver police officertestified Monday thatnews of the Air India bombing made him recall an interview he had done eight months earlier with a crime suspect who told him a bomb would be planted on one of the airline's 747 jets.
Rick Crook, now a civilian employee with the RCMP, was the first witness atthe inquiry into the bombing resumed in Ottawa.
He said that as soon as he heard about the bombing on June 23, 1985,he wondered if there was a connection to an earlier interview he and another Vancouver police officer had done with a person charged with a "most serious offence."
Crookadded: "It was a reference to two bombs that was made in the interview that I'd conducted in October 1984 that caused me to think they were connected."
The 1985 bombing killed 329 passengers aboard Air India Flight 182, which exploded over the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Ireland. The crime was the worst mass murder in Canadian history.
A separate luggage bomb destined for a second Air India flight killed two Japanese baggage handlers at Tokyo's Narita airport, just 55 minutes before Flight 182 disappeared from radar screens.
2 bombs, 2 planes
Crook said the person the two Vancouver officers interviewed, identified during Monday's testimony as Person 2, had requested the interview in hopes his co-operation could help him get bail.
In response to questioning from commission counsel Anil Kapoor, Crook read transcripts of the October 1984 interview in which Person 2 tells the officers he knows of a plotthat involvedtwo bombs on two airplanes.
- Police officer: A backup bomb?
- Person 2: Yeah.
- Police officer: What kind of an airplane?
- Person 2: Air India 747.
- Police officer: Air India 747. Is this going to be leaving from Montreal?
- Person 2: Yes.
- Police officer: And it's going to be when?
- Person 2: I don't know the exact date, you know, the time. The flight leaves only from Montreal in Canada.
(In fact, the Air India flight that exploded in June 1985 originated in Toronto but made a stop at Montreal'sMirabel airport en route to another planned stop at Heathrow airport. It would then haveproceeded to its destination in India.)
In a report passed along to his supervisors soon after the interview, Crook wrote that although he believed Person 2 was unreliable, he was concerned the bomb plot was a reality.
The report was also sent to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and the Criminal Intelligence Service of British Columbia, said Crook.
More 'persons' in testimony
Person 2 also came upin testimonyprovided by a man identified at the inquiry as Person 1.
Person 1, who has a lengthy criminal record and requested anonymity at the inquiry even though he has testified before in public,saidthat he was first approached in May 1984 by two people identified as Person 2, a friend since 1977,and Person Z, a middleman.
Person 1, a heavy duty mechanic,said he met with the two men on three occasions to talk about plots to bomb an Air India airplane and to assassinate India's prime minister, Indira Gandhi, in order to avenge the storming of the Golden Templein Amritsar.
Furthermore, he said, the men talkedabout acquiring explosives or remote control devices to bomb a plane.
"I was to make a bomb with either a remote device or a time clock," said Person 1, adding that he was supposed to go to Montreal and gain access to Air India's maintenance department.
He explained that he agreed to go along with the plots so he could gather as much information topass on toboth the RCMP and Vancouver police during that period, the inquiry was told. Person 1never took steps to finalize the deal, the inquiry heard.
"I wanted to prevent an airplane from blowing up in the sky," said Person 1, adding that he cried when his wife told him an Air India plane exploded. "I knew they succeeded."
Person 1 said heknew the plotters were serious when they offered him $200,000 toget a bomb on board a plane inMontrealand was latershowna suitcase of money.
Ina separate matter, Person 1 said he went to the Vancouver police, begging them not to arrest Person2on a conspiracy to commit murder charge so that he could continue gathering information about the bomb plots.
But the policedidn't take him seriously and a transcript ofthe conversation was somehowobtained by Person 2's wife and shown toPerson 1 when he visited her one day, he said.
Fearing for his life,Person 1 left and had no further contact with the plotters after October 1984, the inquiry was told.
After the 1984 bombing incident, Person 1 met police for more interviews, and submitted to a polygraph test, it was told.
In his opening remarks, commission counsel Mark Freiman said the aim of the inquiry over the next few days will be to determine whether there was an intelligence failure.
The inquiry, headed by retired Supreme Court justice John Major, will also hear Monday that government agencies were warned a number of times an airline attack was imminent.
The government has repeatedly said it had no specific knowledge of an attack.
Probe behind schedule
Major said Monday that the inquiry is about six months behind where he would like it to be.
In February, he threatenedto shut down itdown unless the government relented in what he considered excessive secrecy claims.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper responded with a promise to loosen the rules, and lawyers for both sides say they have made "good progress" since then in resolving the issue.
Major had hoped to finish gathering evidence by this spring and deliver a report to the government in September, a timetable that all concerned now admit won't be met.
The revised plan is to hold public hearings through May and June, take a two-month summer break and return for a final month of public testimony in September. Major now hopes to deliver a report by the end of the year.
On Tuesday, the inquiry will hear testimony from another B.C. police officer,beginning 9:30 a.m. ET.


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You Know You're An Academic When. . .
This happened to one of my graduate students. Honestly, it could have happened to anyone of us. The student should be commended for seeing the humour in the situation and sharing what has to be the best story of the term to date:
- You go to the library catalogue to look for a book you absolutely must have.
- You notice the book is checked out on a longterm (faculty/grad student loan).
- You curse and search your bag for a pen to write down the name of said book so that you can go up and down the halls, checking with possible users to see if you can borrow it from them.
- You have to pull out all the library books in your bag to locate said pen.
- Upon pulling out that stack of library books, what do you think you find? Yes. That book. You checked it out yesterday.


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Some days you win just by holding it together.
You give power to what you pay attention to.
Wildly inappropriate people are just so interesting.
I root for the bull, not the matador. The bull didn't pick the fight.
I'm getting a teardrop tattoo so the people I sit next to on airplanes know the armrest is mine.
It's harder to love someone with bad taste in music.
Sometimes you only have time for your own bullshit.


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Adamstown ease into Junior 'B' final
A strong first-half display from Adamstown propelled them to a convincing win over Askamore in the Junior 'B' hurling championship semi-final in Fr. Murphy Park on Saturday.
Adamstown 2-19 Askamore 0-14
The first quarter was end to end as Ted Kinsella and John Connors exchanged '65s in the first two minutes. Kinsella and Connors again showed accuracy from the placed ball as Askamore led by 0-3 to 0-2 after ten minutes.
The first score from play came from Adamstown's Harry Cosgrave from an acute angle. Half-forward Tomás Harrington pounced on a breaking ball and added a fine individual score before John Connors pointed over the shoulder on 15 minutes.
Adamstown then dominated possession and started to take control as Shane Bradley pointed on the sideline while Connors added to his tally from play.
The first goal came when corner-forward Harry Cosgrave gathered a low ball, turned his man and buried low to the net on 20 minutes, and Adamstown now led by 1-7 to 0-4.
Full-forward Jamie Murphy added Askamore's first point from play after he caught a sideline ball. Tomás French registered from play while John Connors and Ted Kinsella added frees just before half-time, so Adamstown led by 1-11 to 0-7 at the break.
Just from the throw-in Adamstown added a killer blow to any hope of Askamore making a comeback. Bradley linked well with Tomás French and he passed to Connors who buried the ball from close range.
Harry Cosgrave set up Shane Bradley who pointed from 45 yards before wing-back John Whelan executed an excellent sideline cut from 40 yards out. The New Ross District side now had a commanding twelve-point lead with 25 minutes remaining.
Askamore then rallied as they scored five unanswered points from Ted Kinsella (three, two frees), Jamie Quinn and John Byrne to bring the deficit down to seven.
That was as close as the Gorey District men could get as Connors added three frees and two excellent scores - one on his right and the other off his left from tight angles - as Adamstown took over once again.
Askamore went for goals in the last few minutes, but Ted Kinsella blazed a 21-yard free over and a John Harte attempt at goal also met with the same result. Shane Bradley added to his tally in the final minutes as Adamstown advanced to the county final.
Adamstown: Paul Delaney; Mosey Delaney, Liam McDonald, Michael Doran; Pat Delaney, Thomas Furlong, John Whelan (0-1 line ball); Podge Wickham, Eamon Lawlor; Shane Bradley (0-3), Andrew English, Tomás Harrington (0-1); Tomás French (0-1), John Connors (1-12, 0-7 frees, 0-1 '65), Harry Cosgrave (1-1). Subs. - Colm Boland for English (50), Jack Curtis for Lawlor (52), Seán Breen for P. Delaney (55), J.P. Furlong for Doran (59).
Askamore: David Owens; Conor Murphy, John Donoghue, Seán Foley; Eoin Carton, Fionn Fortune, Jack Quinn; Jamie Quinn (0-1), Paul Browne; Ted Kinsella (0-9, 8 frees), John Byrne (0-1), Jamie Cowman (0-1); John Harte (0-1), Jamie Murphy (0-1), Ger Kinsella. Sub. - Alan Sunderland for G. Kinsella (HT).
Referee: Jack Stafford (Clongeen).
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Ulrich Schaer -- Switzerland to Chicago
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Eurick (1834-1902) and Emil John Schaer
I believe we are researching the same people. I am searching the family of Ulrich Schaer who married Catherine Burkhart and had the children Emil, John, Fred, Edward, Charles, and August. The family came to America June 15, 1869 with Ulrich 45, Catherine 34, Emil 11, Johann 8, Friedrich 6, Eduard 3, and Carl 11 months. In the 1880 census in Chicago, Ulrich's brother John is living with the family. I have been tracing this family through census and death records (which have them born in Bern) and would love to compare and share information. My family descends through Charles, but I have been tracing them all.
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Independence Daily Reporter, Monday, March 9, 1914, Pg. 1:
Settled in This County in 1881
Deceased Was an Old Soldier
Leaves Three Children
Job Deer, an old and well known citizen of this county, died this morning at 6 o'clock at the home of his son, Clyde Deer, 515 South Second street, after an illness of about three weeks. His condition was not considered serious until about three days ago. All three of his children, Clyde and John of this city, and Frances of Kansas City, were at their father's bedside when he passed away.
The deceased would have been 66 years old had he lived until April 26, having been born in Fountain county, Indiana, April 26, 1848. He was reared on a farm and received a fair common school education, though like many another lad, it was sadly interfered with by the civil war. He welcomed the day when he was sixteen years of age and could enter the service of his country. He became a member of Company G, 133rd Ind. Vol. Inf., and was immediately sent to do guard duty at Bridgeport, Ala., where he remained until sent to the hospital with measles. Returning home he was rapidly recruited under the watchful care of his oldest sister and again sent forth to do his part in the great struggle. This time he became a private in Company E, 149th Ind. Inf., and again went far south for garrison duty. Here he remained until the close of the war, being mustered at Nashville in October, 1865.
He was married December 25, 1877, to Miss Sarah J. Surbaugh. In 1881 he removed from Indiana to this county, locating on a quarter section of land in Fawn Creek township. He sold this farm in 1884 and removed to Rutland township where he lived for five years, when he bought property and settled in this city where he has since lived.
October 6, 1902, he was called on to mourn the death of his wife. Mr. Deer was a member of the Quaker church. He was always active in the cause of temperance.
The funeral will take place from the Friends church at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, the service being conducted by a minister of that church from Wichita.
South Kansas Tribune, Wednesday, March 11, 1914, Pg. 5:
Mr. Job Deer a well known old resident who came from Indiana in 1881 and located near old Harrisonville, died a the home of his son, Clyde on South Second street, early Monday morning in his 66 year. He was born in Fountain county, Ind., on April 26, 1848, and at sixteen years of age volunteered in Company G, One hundred and thirty-third Indian, and went south with his regiment. At Bridgeport, Ala., while on duty he was taken ill, and later discharged and sent home. On recovering health he enlisted in Company E, One hundred and forty-ninth Indiana regiment, and served until the close of the war. In 1875 he was married to Miss Sarah J. Surbaugh, and six years later they came to Kansas and located near old Harrisonville, and lived in the county and city since. In 1902 his wife died, and in later years he was united in marriage with Mrs. Ella Minton, who, with his sons, John and Clyde, and daughter Miss Frances survive him and all were at the funeral. Mr. Deer was a member of the Friends church and a prohibitionist. The funeral was held in the Friends church and Rev. Choate of Wichita came over to officiate.
From History of Montgomery County,
Kansas, By Its Own People, published by L. Wallace Duncan, Iola, Kansas, 1903,
pgs. 407-409:
JOB DEER – This leading and influential
agriculturist and stockman of Montgomery county lives with his family in a
commodious and comfortable home at No. 401 North Second street, Independence.
He has been a resident of the county since 1881, the earlier portion of the time
having been passed on farms in different parts of the county, one of which, an
eighty acre tract, he still owns.
Mr. Deer was born in Fountain county, Indiana, April 26, 1848, the son of Urial
and Frances (Long) Deer, natives of Virginia and Kentucky, respectively.
They were thrifty farmers, pioneers of the blue grass region of Kentucky, and
later of Fountain county, Indiana. Here they lived out the measure of
their days, the mother dying at the early age of thirty-six, the father marrying
a second time and dying in 1889, at the advanced age of seventy-six. They
were faithful adherents of the Baptist church (old school) and were prominent in
every work that meant the betterment of the social or religious condition of
their neighborhood. Intensely patriotic, they engaged enthusiastically in
the work of ameliorating the condition of the soldier and their widows and
children during the war, the father possessed, in a high degree, the confidence
of Indiana's grand old war Governor, Oliver P. Morton. There were seven
children in the first family and two in the second, seven living.
Job Deer was reared to farm life in the old "Hoosier State" and secured a
fair common school education, though, like many another lad of his time, it was
sadly interfered with by the great Civil War. He was most restive under
the age limit, and welcomed the day when, at sixteen years of age, he entered
the service of his country. He became a member of Company "G", 133rd
Ind. Vol. Inf., and was immediately sent into the heart of the enemy's county,
doing guard duty at Bridgeport, Ala. It cannot be said that our subject
was very favorably impressed with the character of the service he was called on
to render, but he did his duty faithfully, until the measles put him into the
hospital, where he remained until the expiration of his service. Returning
home, he was rapidly recruited under the watchful care of his oldest sister and
again sent forth to do his part in the great struggle. This time he became
a private in Company "E", 149th Ind. Inf. and again went to the far south
for garrison duty. Here he remained until the close of the war, leaving
Decatur, Ala., in October of 1865, and being mustered out at Nashville shortly
Mr. Deer remained in Indiana until 1881, engaged in general laboring work until
1878, when he married and settled on a farm. He located on a quarter
section in Fawn Creek township, Montgomery county in the spring of 1881, which
he sold in 1884 and removed to Rutland township and resided five years, then
spent a short time in Independence township, when he moved to town, since which
time he has been engaged in handling stock.
He was married on the 25th of December, 1877, to Miss Sarah J. Surbaugh, a native of Indiana, daughter of Rev. A. Surbaugh, a minister of the M.E. Church. To this marriage there were four children born: Frances, a young lady at home; John B., a clerk, married Gertrude Wadman; A. Clyde, a high school student; and a deceased infant. On the 6th of October, 1902, the family was called on to mourn the unspeakable loss of the mother. In all respects Mrs. Deer was a most exemplary character. She was especially devoted to husband and children. No service was too great for their comfort, and the loving care with which she brooded over her little flock was a subject of gracious wonder among her host of friends. Truly may it be said, "Gone, but not forgotten". She was a consistent and active member of the Friends' church, where her loss is greatly felt. Mr. Deer is an elder in that church, is especially active in the cause of temperance, and is found leading in every work which looks to the uplifting of humanity. The solid character of his citizenship is a matter satisfactory to his hosts of friends.
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[Editor's note: Deborah is a valued member of the VOYA Editorial Advisory Board and long time VOYA friend.]
My first experience behind the scenes in young adult services came as a college student during a summer internship at the Pratt Library. I had chosen the library from a list of agencies because I'd been an avid reader as a child and teen. In the early 70s urban libraries were changing and I arrived as the Pratt Librarywas getting deeper into the community outreach that started with Margaret Edwards taking her book wagon into poor neighborhoods. By the time I came onboard as a young professional, libraries were changing rapidly and services to young people were in the vanguard. Young adult collections and activities were, by their very nature, centered in their audience and while that might seem obvious for all areas of library, it was not at the time. I was trained by Sara Siebert, Margaret Edward's successor at the Pratt so I knew how to talk about books, identify teen interests, and make connections. But as an African American, I was also influenced by older African American librarians and encouraged to provide materials and programs that would encourage Black teens to see the library as a resource for their own development. It was an exciting and challenging time as we tried various types of programs to reach teens in libraries.
Some years later, I became the young adult services specialist, a job that meant I was now taking on the role of Sara Siebert. I remember the first time I introduced myself at American Library Association (ALA) and someone said, "you have Margaret Edwards' job!" I nearly passed out. All of us who work in YA services are connected to the legacy of "Alex" as her friends called her. Not long after that, I was recruited to be a group leader at a YALSA (I believe it was called YASD then) "Best of the Best Books" preconference. In my group was the legend and VOYA co-founder Mary K. Chelton, who trained and worked at the Pratt under Mrs. Edwards. Her good advice and mentoring set me on the path for my career.
Through the years, the Pratt Library continued to evolve and change how we serve teen users as the field changed. Technology brought big changes and probably did more to bring young men into our libraries than anything else we did. Like many urban libraries, we were faced with high demand and limited resources to meet that demand. Grant funded programs and partnerships outside the library became imperatives as we tried to keep up.
A major milestone and boost for our services came in 1999 when the Pratt library became one of nine libraries to receive a grant from the Wallace Reader's Digest Funds to implement a youth development program in our system. We designed and began a program for teens to serve as interns in our libraries while earning service learning hours required for graduation. What began as an experimental pilot in five locations, has been institutionalized as the cornerstone of our youth services throughout the system. With an emphasis on leadership skills, job preparation, and adult/youth engagement, we continue to maintain the core elements of youth development. Over the past three years, we have had terrific youth workers to manage the program, especially its current program specialist, Michael Jones, who brings a coaching background to his work with our teens.
Working in youth services has given me some amazing opportunities. In 1991, Mary K. Chelton, then working in Maryland, spearheaded a conference to honor Margaret Edwards. "Books for the Beast" became one of the first projects of the Margaret Edwards Trust. When Mary K. left Maryland to go to Rutgers University, I took over as Chair of the conference and we are currently planning our eleventh bi-annual celebration of the best in young adult literature. We always include teen readers as well as librarians and teachers, and thanks to the generosity of the leadership at Roland Park country School, we have what amounts to a day's retreat, with teens and adults sharing what they love about YA books. Thanks to the work of an awesome planning committee and supportive Pratt staff, the conference remains well received and a popular activity in our region.
For many years, I was a guest speaker at Dr. Jim Liesener's YA class at the University of Maryland's College of Information Studies, my alma mater. When he retired, I was asked to teach the class and it remains one of the highlights of my professional year. The enthusiasm of the students for the literature and the challenges of making the connection between literature and teen readers is never stale.
The Pratt Library has been incredibly supportive of my professional involvement in the ALA. I suppose it helps that our executive director is an ALA Past-President. I've had the opportunity serve as YALSA president, Chair of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards, and many committees. It was so exciting to preside over the Youth Media Awards and I even got a chance to join Neil Gaiman and Beth Krommes for the 2009 Newbery/Caldecott announcements.
When people express surprise that I have been working in YA services at the Pratt Library for thirty-seven years, I have a hard time conveying that I may have remained in the same field, but the field and my library has changed so much and often, it's as though I have held many different types of jobs in different places. We recently opened a newly refurbished teen space, thanks to a generous bequest from the estate of Sara Siebert and it is thriving under the leadership of Teen Librarian Liz Sunderman.
In a way, joining the VOYA board feels a little like coming home. In addition to working with folks I respect so much, it reminds me of how I felt when Mary K. Chelton thought I might have something to offer the field and encouraged me to grow and develop until I really did have something to give. It also reminds me of those years when serving teens seemed like a lonely business and the arrival of VOYA meant you were not on your own. Fortunately, the community of teen advocates in libraries has grown and VOYA continues to have an important role in that growth.
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Syrian opposition in disarray over peace plan
Syria's opposition is in disarray today over whether it should participate in a US-Russian peace summit, as efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the war in Syria gain momentum. President Bashar al-Assad's regime has already indicated it will take part in the Geneva conference but riven by internal divisions, the opposition is scrambling to reach a consensus. At the same time, a rocket attack on Hezbollah's heartland in Beirut has renewed concerns that the conflict in Syria will draw in the key neighbouring powers of the region.
EMILY BOURKE: Syria's opposition is in disarray today over whether it should participate in a US-Russian peace summit, as efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the war in Syria gain momentum.
President Bashar al-Assad's regime has already indicated it will take part in the Geneva conference, but riven by internal divisions, the opposition is scrambling to reach a consensus.
At the same time, a rocket attack on Hezbollah's heartland in Beirut has renewed concerns that the conflict in Syria will draw in the key neighbouring powers of the region.
Now, there are questions as to whether Hezbollah's official involvement in the fighting in Syria is a major miscalculation.
As Barney Porter reports.
BARNEY PORTER: Syria's conflict has polarised Lebanon.
Syria was a major player in Lebanon's 15-year civil war that ended in 1990, with Syrian troops remaining in the country until 2005.
Lebanon's Sunni Muslims support the mainly Sunni insurgency against president Assad, while the Shi'ite Hezbollah group stands by the president, whose minority Alawite sect is an off-shoot of Shi'ite Islam.
In the past week, more than 30 people have been killed in clashes in the northern port of Tripoli between supporters and opponents of Syria's regime. And now the violence has come to Beirut.
At least four people were injured when two rockets landed in a Hezbollah neighbourhood of the capital.
Ali Amaar is a Hezbollah MP in Lebanon. While there's been no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, he hasn't resiled from hitting back.
ALI AMAAR (translation): We will absolutely not allow this type of sedition to pass. The sedition is a plan by the US and Israel. We need to stand together against this plan.
BARNEY PORTER: The attack came after Hezbollah's chief, Hassan Nasrallah, said it was in the group's own interest to defend president Bashar al-Assad.
Middle East expert Thanassi Cambanis is with the Century Foundation.
He's told the BBC Hezbollah's leader has clearly shifted the dynamic in the conflict.
THANASSI CAMBANIS: Hezbollah's main mission has always been resistance against Israel and the disestablishment of a Jewish state there. And, what Hassan Nasrallah has explicitly done is he has said Syria, the regime in Syria, is a crucial and inalienable part of the resistance's ability to fight Israel.
So if the regime in Damascus falls, Nasrallah tells his followers, then Hezbollah's ability to fight Israel will be forever compromised.
BARNEY PORTER: Israeli political commentator Eyud Yaari says Nasrallah has taken a major gamble.
EYUD YAARI: Mr Nasrallah is making a fatal mistake if he is assessing that there will be no Western intervention. Because he is assuming that the West and the Arab opposing Mr Assad are going to allow an Iranian Hezbollah victory in Syria.
I tend to think that this is farfetched.
The Syrian civil war may take a long time, but I do believe that at the end of the day, nobody around Syria can afford an Iranian victory in Syria and this is at the end of the day what will count.
BARNEY PORTER: Meanwhile the Syrian Foreign Minister, Walid Moallem, has said his government will take part in the US-Russian peace initiative dubbed Geneva-2.
On a visit to neighbouring Iraq, he's said the summit could provide a "good opportunity for a political solution" to the civil war in Syria, which according to UN estimates, has left more than 90,000 people dead.
WALID MOALLEM (translation): I informed the Iraqi prime minister of Syria's decision that the government agreed in principle to send an official delegation to the Geneva peace conference that will take place in June.
From the beginning of the crisis, I assured that Syria believes that dialogue among the Syrians is the only solution for Syria and that no one can make a decision on behalf of the Syrian people when it comes to the future of their country.
BARNEY PORTER: Geneive Abdo is with the Middle East Program at the Stimson Center.
She's told Al Jazeera the rocket attack has also made any chance of diplomatic progress in Geneva more difficult.
GENEIVE ABDO: As we know, the United States is against any sort of direct military intervention in Syria and the Obama administration was hoping that these talks in Geneva could try to create some sort of traction for a negotiated settlement. But this changes, I think, dramatically the prospects for anything positive to happen in Geneva.
BARNEY PORTER: And Syria's decision to attend the Geneva conference has thrown a spanner into the works for a still divided opposition.
It's reiterated the National Coalition's position that any settlement must exclude Bashar al-Assad.
Riven by internal divisions, the opposition has held a fourth, unscheduled, day of talks in Turkey and is now focussing on possible conditions for its attendance in Geneva.
Louay Safi is from the SNC.
LOUAY SAFI: We have, in principle, agreed to participate in Geneva, pending hearing more clarity about the purpose and the intentions of the Syrian regime, the Assad regime.
So far the signals have been not positive.
BARNEY PORTER: And it's not the only issue dogging the Coalition's attempt at unity.
Delegates are still trying to agree on a new president and whether to accept new members to the opposition ranks.
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Young Tartu director Kaur Kokk's work "Olga" is to be included in the competition program of the world's most prestigious festival for short films.
The eponymous character is a elderly guard at a downtown parking lot, who spends her days cleaning the car park of snow that just won't stop falling. As the snow piles up, her problems start to accumulate. In the middle of a personal crisis, waiting for her daughter who keeps her car there, the weather takes a turn for the worst and Olga is faced with a choice.
The Clermont-Ferrand Film festival was first opened in 1979, and draws around 100,000 visitors.
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DUBAI, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Bahrain's Investcorp and the founders of TDX Group have agreed to sell their stakes in the British technology firm to U.S. credit reporting agency Equifax Inc for 200 million pounds ($327 million), according to a filing at Bahrain's bourse.
Investcorp said it had acquired a substantial minority stake in TDX in 2008, but did not reveal the exact size of its holding or how much money it would receive from the sale. TDX provides businesses with technology, data and advisory services, employing about 345 people globally.
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These Black and White Chocolate Cookies are loaded with chunks of dark and white chocolate. These rich cookies will surely satisfy your chocolate craving!
The Pants used to work near a bakery called Specialty's, and he would sometimes bring home cookies for an after-dinner treat. His favorites were the Black and White cookies, dark chocolate cookies with white chocolate chunks. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be the Oatmeal Wheatgerm Chocolate Chip, but it's a tough call. I recently saw a recipe for Domino Cookies at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, which sounded pretty similar to the Black and White.
I urge you to go over and check out Kristan's post, not only to see the original recipe but because she is a very smart, funny writer. Armed with this new recipe, The Short One and I marched right down to Trader Joe's to get a white chocolate bar. They had at least a dozen varieties of chocolate bars, none of them white. Fortunately, this particular TJs is adjacent to a mall, so we strolled over to See's Candies to get white chocolate there. No luck. Now, I'll admit that I'm not a huge white chocolate fan, but come on! Doesn't anyone sell this stuff? Luckily, all hope wasn't lost because we were also near a Godiva store. There we found a White Chocolate Vanilla Bean bar. Perfect!
Although the Specialty's version and Kristan's version only have white chocolate chunks, I didn't want to stop there. My recipe for black and white cookies features extra dark chocolate AND white chocolate chunks for your chocolatey pleasure. One bite and you'll be hooked. Four cookies later you might feel a little sick, but it will be worth it. I promise.
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Little League® Made Kris Bryant Who He Is Today
Mike Bryant, father of Chicago Cubs rookie standout third baseman, Kris Bryant, believes Little League® is the best developmental program on the planet. He should know – Mr. Bryant eats, sleeps, and breathes baseball. In the early 1980s, Mr. Bryant played Minor League Baseball in the Boston Red Sox organization, and as a hitting instructor, he's credited with helping to develop Texas Rangers, Joey Gallo, and, of course, his son, Kris. Mr. Bryant recently visited with
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– I coached Kris throughout much of Little League, but decided one year not to. Instead, I wanted to step away, let him be coached by someone different, so he could learn from someone else, and also so I could watch from a distance. That was a great education, and it allowed me to help him even more. When I coached, I actually let him more or less coach himself, which may sound strange to some people. But, he was gifted enough and knew the game enough. I was a book, and he read from me when he needed it. I also let him challenge me, and he always did it the correct way. That was important to me because I wanted him to develop critical thinking.
- What kind of Little Leaguer® was Kris?
– Most important, Kris was a great teammate. He played everywhere. He didn't have any ego at all. Kris was the best player, but he didn't need to play short, or third, or pitch. He learned all positions, which made him the versatile player he is today. He was always watching, observing, and learning.
- Do you have a favorite memory of Kris as a Little Leaguer?
– There are so many. One comes to mind, though. My oldest son, Nick, had Little League practice, and the coach invited siblings to come take a few a swings. I offered to pitch. Kris, who was five at the time and playing Tee Ball, stepped in the box. First pitch, he ripped it! It was high and deep, probably going 150 feet. He was five!
- Kris participated in this year's home run derby in Cincinnati, and you pitched to him. What was that like?
- That was incredible! An hour before we hit the field, we were under the stadium warming up, and said to him, "Just like old times!" It was a magical moment for both of us. I made my major league debut in Cincinnati! But, the best part was pitching to my son on such a huge stage. I wish every parent could experience that.
– How important was Little League in developing Kris as a player?
– Little League is the best developmental program on the planet. Little League made Kris who he is today. I was recently talking to a group of club ball parents. They asked for my biggest piece of advice. I told them to have their kids play Little League. Look, I believe in club ball if it's done right, but there's such a thing as too much baseball. There's one club team that played 122 games in six months. That's crazy! For pitchers, you can't pitch that much. Major Leaguers don't pitch that much. I'll say it forever – Little League is the best developmental program – period.
- What advice would you give to Little Leaguers?
– To always have fun on the field whether it's using your bat or glove. Make the experience as fun as possible, and be sure to have a short memory for the good plays and bad. Don't tie confidence with performance. If you do that, you'll be on a bad roller coaster. I taught Kris that, and he's a model for when it comes to not being too up or too down.
– What advice would you give to Little League parents?
– To remember that less is more. The best thing you could do is sit back, and watch. Don't coach from the stands. Let him or her play, and after the game, let them dictate the conversation. If he wants to talk about the game, that's fine. Teach your kids to lead the league in fun, and lead the league in passion. Parents always ask me – "how do I get my kid better?" My response is always, "spend more time with him."
- Did you play Little League as a kid?
– I did. I played in the Colonial Little League in Acton, Massachusetts. My parents bought a house in foul territory toward left field. The house was even with the left field fence. It was the best! The scene was great. Hot dogs being grilled, tons of people. We would watch games from the porch. Balls would end up in our yard. The house only cost $29,000, but we felt like millionaires.
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BRIGHAM CITY – Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, AnnaLee Hunsaker Williams, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at her daughter's home in Brigham City. She was born on January 29, 1932 in Brigham City, Utah, a daughter of John Dale and Leah Yates Hunsaker. AnnaLee was raised and educated in Brigham City and graduated from Box Elder High School in 1950. She married her sweetheart, William Clair Williams on November 30, 1951 in Brigham City, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on April 1, 1962. Clair preceded her in death on April 18, 1997. AnnaLee was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had various callings in the church, but her heart was always with the primary. She enjoyed making bread, crocheting, reading, cleaning her home and most of all loved being with her family. Her favorite saying was "Love One Another Deeply From the Heart". Surviving are six children: Kathy Sue Williams; Jill (Richard) Grover; Sandy Lee (Clyde) Wohlgemuth; W. Rand (John) Warner-Williams; Rick ( Melanie) Williams; Roger (Stephanie) Williams; one son-in-law, Rick Griffiths; 23 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and one on the way, two siblings, Shirley (John) Valcarce and Wayne (Pat) Hunsaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clair; one daughter, Debbie Griffiths, one son, Ronald Todd Williams, one daughter-in-law, Debbie Hulet Williams, one granddaughter, April Dawn Griffiths, three siblings, Brent Pulsipher, Bill and Neal Hunsaker. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at Mountain View LDS Ward Chapel, 105 West Fishburn Drive, Brigham City, Utah. Viewings will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City and at the church on Wednesday from 12 Noon to 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
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I am so sorry for your loss. I met Sister Williams in Malad. Debbie was a good friend and she often brought Sister Williams to our ward activities. She was a beautiful lady and there seemed to be a special bond between her, Debbie, and Debbie's daughters, Mindy and Jessica. I still miss Debbie, but I can only imagine how happy Debbie is to have her mother's arms around her again.
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So sorry to hear of the passing of our dear sweet neighborhood Mrs. Williams. We all have many many fond memories growing up in the 5th west gang and her memory will linger in our hearts forever.
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As many of you know and can probably relate, I have a metric ton of cars in my collection. I probably have about 500 total which is tiny by some collector standards but vast by mine. The cars range from original 1967 redlines to the latest case cars with a whole bunch from 1998-2002. I collected nearly every car from the year 2000 including series cars and first editions but only because my goal was to obtain every car from that year. Lately I have had a change of heart about these cars and have decided to let a lot of them go to focus my collection on say my top 250 lose/carded castings. It is just time to do it and I am actually very excited about it. I plan to have a garage sale and pretty much give them to kids to hopefully inspire them to race/draw/crash/ect. I also have a friend who is a big time collector who may buy everything I want to let go but I am still more excited about giving them to kids. Either way they will go to good homes.
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Matija Pecotic
Matija Pecotic first came to Courtsense during his final year at Princeton University. While at Princeton, Matija become the only tennis player in the history of the Ivy League to win Player of the Year honors three years in a row (2010-2011, 2011-2012, & 2012-2013) as well as being award All-Ivy League honors each of his four years. He was a four-time recipient of the Leon Lapidus Memorial Award (2010-2013) and is only one of three tennis players at Princeton to be chosen as an ITA All American in 2013. At one point during his senior year he ranked as high as #2 on the ITA College singles ranking. Upon graduating, Matija has taken his talents to the ATP circuit where in one year he went from a singles ranking of 1674 (2013) to 580 (2014). This 2015 season was even a better year, as he won 4 different future level tournaments and finished the season with his first $75,000 ATP Challenger final in China which has brought him to his current highest ranking of #207 on the ATP singles ranking list. The goal is definitely to keep improving his ranking and we are looking forward to helping Matija break into the top 100 in 2016. His incredible rise in the rankings has been a great inspiration for the whole CourtSense Team and we are proud to have a player like him represent CourtSense.
Matthew Che
Matthew is one of our rising stars. He has been on the courts since age 7, and at age 14 has earned a prestigious 5 star recruit from tennisrcruiting.net. Matthew has trained with CourtSense for 4 1/2 years, and joined the home school program 2 years ago, where he is having great success. At a very young age, Matthew went to Croatia and Slovenia with the travel team and participated in ITF tournaments. Although his tennis, school, and travel schedule keep him very busy, he unwinds by watching sports on TV. His goal is to be a professional player, and when asked how he will achieve that goal, "hard work" was his answer, and that is exactly what he does every day. Matthew's weapon of choice is Pure Strike 100, and he is sponsored by Athletic DNA.
Alexa Butera
Alexa first picked up a racquet at age 3. By the time she was 5, she was taking tennis lessons with Tatsumi Okuda from NJ. When the family first moved to Iowa, she alternated between mom; Sandra Butera and Tatsumi in the summers. Her next coach in Iowa at the age of 8 was Bunny Bruning a former WTA player (1974-1983). Between 9-10 years old, she was training with Dalibor Pavic and Gary Scholl. Alexa spent the next few years experiencing the benefit of these 3 coaches as they collaborated on her game. By the time she was competing in the 10s & 12s, she became #1 in the Missouri Valley section. She reached a ranking of #30 Nationally. Now with the benefit of our CourtSense coaches, she's well on her way to her goal of becoming a professional tennis player. When she's not on the tennis courts, she enjoys playing soccer, dance, biking and horseback riding.
Lilian Poling
Lilian Poling is one of our top players, and with heavy hearts we will say farewell this year as she heads to Boise State on a full tennis scholarship. Lilian has trained with us for 3 ½ years, and her achievements have always been spectacular. She is a 5 star recruit and frequently made the Prince top 100 list. Tennis has always been in her family, her father, Jim Poling, is the West Point Head Coach, and the most winningest coach in Army's Men's tennis alongside the constant support of her brother, Karl, whom is also home schooled with CourtSense. The Boise State team is so excited and lucky to have Lilian join the team. We will always be there to cheer Lilian on! Go Broncos!.
Karl Poling
Karl is one of our most talented players. He started with CourtSense, along with his sister Lilian 3 1/2 years ago and has never ceased to amaze us with his passion and skill. At the age of 15, Karl won a Grade 5 ITF tournament in Canada; his current ITF ranking is 480. Karl was recently awarded a Blue Chip on tennisrecruiting.net; this is the most prestigious ranking given; it places Karl within the top 20 college recruits in his class. Karl is not only a force on the tennis court, he is academically gifted, and achieved extremely high grades despite the amount of travel and training required of him. Stay tuned as we expect great things from Karl!.
Alexandra Sabe
Alexandra Sabe has been part of the CourtSense family for 5 years now, and is known to be the most dedicated and committed player we have seen. She has always refused to accept no as an answer, and this is why she has achieved so much! Attending Purdue University in the fall on a full tennis scholarship, we are certain she will be the fierce competitor we have always known her to be! A five star recruit on tennisrecruiting.net, she has also achieved 226 ITF ranking this year. Although Alexandra will move on to college, she will always be part of our family and we look forward to watching and helping her pursue all of her dreams!.
Julian (JuJu) Wu
Julian (JuJu) Wu is a name people know well. At age 11, he is currently ranked 17 in the East in 12's; and held the position of #1 in East in the 10's. JuJu is not only known for his all court game but for his infectious smile and great attitude. Although his goal is to become a professional player, he also loves the piano and plays whenever he has free time. Between a busy tournament schedule, and daily practice, JuJu also excels in his studies. JuJu was also recently awarded a 4 star recruit from tennisrecruiting.net. He certainly is a star!.
Maxim Mazak
Maxim Mazak, an 11 year old ball of fire! He has been playing tennis for 8 years, and started his love of the sport in Slovakia. A righty, he has a wicked forehand that all players try to avoid. Recently, Max has achieved 3rd place in a Sectional Tournament and 4th in a National level Super Six. This has earned him a 4 star recruit on tennisrecruiting.net. Tennis is not Max's only passion, he loves basketball, soccer and math in school; although he is always on the run, Max receives very high grades and has aspirations of a college degree, followed by a professional tennis career. He certainly is on the right path!
Nick Podesta
Nick Podesta is one our most promising players at Courtsense. A student of Carlos Cano's for over the past 4 years, Nick was a 5 – star recruit heading into college as well as #1 in East Boys 18, a winner of four National Open singles titles, and achieved a #1 ranking on tennis recruiting RPI. Nick currently plays #1 singles at the University of Penn with an overall record of 12-5 (Fall 4-3, Spring 8-2).
Rachel Rubenzahl
Rachel Rubenzahl, one of our most vivacious students, started her athletic career as a swimmer. Winning many state and national tournaments, she picked up a tennis racquet and never looked back.She made the decision 2 years ago to attend the PCS school in Manhattan (Professional Childrens School), and is partially home schooled. Joining the Home School team afternoon and evenings, she has made huge strides in her ranking and ability to compete. With the goal of becoming a professional player, if she sets her mind to it, she will always achieve her goals. CourtSense cannot wait to see and encourage her progress through the years.
Sonya Tartakvosky
Sonia, our group scholar, has also joined the CourtSense Home School this year. Attending Stanford Online Home School program, her schedule is extremely demanding. Attending private classes all day, while squeezing in hours of fitness and tennis on her school break periods, she defines the word committed. Although Sonia is only 14, she continues to compete in the 18's tournaments, as she clearly lives her life striving for excellence. Sonia's goals include getting a great education, as well becoming a professional player. A plan CourtSense truly supports. We are all behind Sonia all the way, and expect that she will someday be a Doctor, Lawyer, Accountant and professional tennis player!


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Havenwood Park Restoration Event!
Saturday 25 March 2017 from 10:00am – 03:00pm Meet at the "Veterans Memorial Park Way" entrance. Since this restoration site was planted with native plants in 2015 some weeds have started growing. Help stop non-native invasive plants from outcompeting the … Continue reading
Upcoming Havenwood Park Restoration Day
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The Start Of A New Havenwood Douglas fir Forest
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Nuns 'whipped and told to write vows in human blood'
A FORMER nun has detailed shocking claims of abuse that led her to be whipped and write vows in blood during her initiation to the Catholic church.
The woman, who is now in her 30s, said she was subjected to a range of gruesome and humiliating rituals during her time at the Italian convent.
She was fed yoghurt and meat that had gone off and told it would not affect those with "true obedience".
The nun, who claimed she was 17 at the time, said she was made to whip herself in the evening while she said her prayers.
She also revealed how nuns were sworn into the fold by writing vows in their own blood as this deepened her relationship with God.
The head of the Fransiscan Sisters of the Immaculate allegedly told her that using her own bodily fluids proved her spirituality was more authentic.
She said: "All the practices related to expired food are true – expired yogurt or corned beef for example. We were told that if we ate that food with obedience nothing would have happened… but that's not true because I had many stomach aches and abdomen pains.
Several other nuns have come forward to describe what they claim is a history of abuse while they served in the convent.
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"We should be building women up; not tearing them down," writes Tara Watson
Overnight, Mia Freedman posted on Mamamia an article where she lambasted Kim Kardashian's naked selfie, while championing Lena Dunham's semi-naked underwear shot, which was attached to her newest Lenny Letter.
In the article 'Two semi-naked women. One made me feel happy. One made me think FFS', Freedman notes what she says is the major difference between the two images:
"Kim's nude selfie didn't seem to have a purpose beyond showing the world how much weight she's lost since having her second child a couple of months ago. It was defiant in another way. It said: "I'm not fat, bitches. I've lost weight and I've brought sexy BACK." Oh where to start," said Freedman.
Where should we start? First of all, the image of Kim was taken before Saint West was born – not after. This has been verified by Kim herself and is easy information to source. So none of this 'not fat anymore, ner ner ner' is based on anything other than the opinion of Freedman and how she assumes people she deems as superficial may think.
In fact, there is a good chance Kim was posting an old image to own how bangin' her body was back in early 2015 pre-baby.
It should be noted that I'm no fan of Kim Kardashian. I don't watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians. I don't have her app or emojis. I don't buy her products. I generally greet any Kim-related news with an uber enthusiastic "uh huh".
I am, however, a fan of Lena Dunham. Even since she swaggered across my screen on the game-changing Girls, it's been love at first sight. I read and subscribe to her inspiring Lenny Letter. I watch everything she is in. Stalk her Instagram by the hour. I basically think she is a goddess.
The problem I have with Freedman's words, is the comparing of women's bodies – something which is in essence starkly anti-feminist. And something that Mamamia is apparently against, if their articles regarding the Ashy Bines/Tess Holliday issue are anything to go by.
Why to champion Lena's body, do we need to bring down Kim's? Is there no room for these two hot ladies to co-exist?
With the exception of Piers Morgan – who would frankly pen an opinion piece about a can of baked beans – the people to shame Kim have been women. This is particularly unsettling surrounding International Women's Day (IWD), a day that advocates women uniting and supporting one another.
Aren't we a sisterhood?
Just as Freedman was lambasting Kim for "bragging" with her naked selfie, American singer P!nk has jumped on the Kim-shaming bandwagon, tweeting a message that read:
"Shout out to all of the women, across the world, using their brains, their strength, their work ethic, their talent, their 'magic' that they were born with, that only they possess. It may not ever bring you as much 'attention' or bank notes as using your body, your sex, your tits and asses, but women like you don't need that kind of 'attention.'"
In the quiet moments, you will feel something deeper than the fleeting excitement resulting from attention, you will feel something called pride and self respect."
— P!nk (@Pink) March 9, 2016
The message seems to say that Kim has no talent, so that's why she uses her 'body, tits and ass'. What a beautiful message for IWD! It also contends that there can be no pride or respect that comes from sharing publicly that you are happy in your own skin as a woman and own your sexuality.
Our favorite girl Amber Rose was quick to yell bullshit. Calling attention to the many contradictions in Pink's message, responding on Instagram saying:
"Pink, we've seen u damn near naked swinging from a rope (beautifully) but what's the difference between a rope, a pole and a pic on Instagram? Classism. Because u sing while ur[sic] half naked does that make it 'classy' or is it because u have a 'talent'?"
Damn Pink we were all born naked society sexualizes our breast and bodies. If a grown mother of 2 is comfortable with her body and wants to show it off that's none of ur business or anyone else's. Now, if u wanna talk to kids and be a mentor to young teens, tell them to go to school and to not use their bodies to get ahead?! I'm all for it! But please as a grown woman let another grown woman live as she wishes. That's our problem! We're so quick to down each other instead of uplifting! Pink, We've seen u damn near naked swinging from a rope( Beautifully) but what's the difference between a rope, a pole and a pic on Instagram? Classism. Because u sing while ur half naked does that make it "Classy" or is it because u have a "talent"? I'm not dissing at all Pink just curious after u said "You'll never have to make a silly excuse for yourself".
Young actress Chloe Grace Moretz retweeted Pink's message, and had tweeted days earlier, which has since been deleted:
"I truly hope you realize how important setting goals are for young women, teaching them we have so much more to offer than just our bodies."
It is comments like this and that of Freedman that tell women that they can't be proud of their bodies and simultaneously inspire women to achieve greater things then rocking a hot rig.
Freedman says that when Dunham and women like Dunham post images of their bodies it is okay because it is "brave". She goes on:
"You know why it's brave when Lena Dunham publishes a photo of herself in her undies or when she shows her saggy boobs or dimply bottom on Girls? Because it's transgressive. She's not model thin. She's not fitspo ripped. She's not Hollywood perfect. Lena Dunham's body, dressed or undressed, is a bit of a statement."
By calling Lena's body "brave" and Kim's "braggy" while vastly patronizing and insulting to women that consider themselves much larger then Dunham, all it is doing is judging women's bodies – putting them on a scale based on a perceived idea of body positivity.
Kim responded to some of the controversy that her naked selfie has gained, saying on her website:
"I am empowered by my sexuality. I am empowered by feeling comfortable in my skin. I am empowered by showing the world my flaws and not being afraid of what anyone is going to say about me. And I hope that through this platform I have been given, I can encourage the same empowerment for girls and women all over the world. I feel so lucky to have grown up surrounded by strong, driven, independent women," Kardashian writes.
"The life lessons I've learned from my sisters, my mother and my grandmother, I will pass along to my daughter. I want her to be proud of who she is. I want her to be comfortable in her body. I don't want her to grow up in a world where she is made to feel less-than for embracing everything it means to be a woman."
I'm happy enough seeing Kim nude. Just as I'm happy enough to see Lena semi-nude. They are two beautiful ladies that don't need to be competing against one another. The tendency to rate, compare and shame women is exactly what women constantly strive against – yet these women are perpetuating it.
We should be building women up; not tearing them down. FFS Mia, isn't that what International Women's Day was all about?


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Police Get Tough On Beggars In Dorchester
11:55am 19th September 2014
Police in Dorchester say they are having to deal with a growing problem of people begging in the town centre.
They're receiving an increasing number of complaints from local shops and businesses saying it's damaging their trade.
Inspector Steve Marsh told Wessex FM before they would have asked them to move on;
"This doesn't seem to be working as a tactic so what we are doing now is perusing them by other means. So recently we actually reported two offenders to appear at court where if found guilty they will be fined for begging which is an offence."
Inspector Marsh says it's a difficult ethical dilemma, but he's making this appeal;
"Many of these people are concerned with alcohol and drugs misuse. So giving them money doesn't help with the problem.
We and many of our partners often help with trying to deal with their alcohol and drugs problems, so I would ask, please don't give them money."
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China is stepping up its role as the lender of last resort to some of the world's most financially strapped countries.
Chinese officials signaled Saturday that they are willing to expand a $24 billion currency swap program to help Russia weather the worst economic crisis since the 1998 default. China has provided $2.3 billion in funds to Argentina since October as part of a currency swap, and last month it lent $4 billion to Venezuela, whose reserves cover just two years of debt payments.
By lending to countries shut out of overseas capital markets, Chinese President Xi Jinping is bolstering the country's influence in the global economy and cutting into the International Monetary Fund's status as the go-to financier for nations in financial distress. While the IMF tends to demand reforms aimed at stabilizing a country's finances in exchange for loans, analysts speculate that China's terms are more focused on securing its interests in the resource-rich countries.