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GAZA. The Coca-Cola Company and National Beverage Company (NBC) today officially inaugurated a new Coca-Cola bottling facility located in Gaza, which represents a US$20 million investment in the region.
The new bottling facility further expands National Beverage Company's Palestinian operations to four bottling plants and four distribution centers, and immediately creates 120 direct jobs in Gaza, while indirectly supporting more than 1,200 Palestinians through a local value-chain of suppliers, distributors and retailers.
Following planned future expansion within the next three years, the Coca-Cola Gaza plant will eventually employ 270 people, bringing the total number of direct Palestinian jobs across the West Bank and Gaza to more than 750, and the total number of indirect job opportunities to more than 7,500.
The Coca-Cola Foundation, NBC and Mercy Corps, the international development organization, also announced a new US$1.3 million charitable initiative designed to address two regional development challenges – ensuring access to clean drinking water and creating employment opportunities for Palestinian youth.
The 'Empowering Sustainable Communities in Gaza' initiative aims to support over 30,000 Palestinian beneficiaries within three years. The charitable initiative includes plans to construct a desalination plant near Al Maghazi refugee camp in the center of Gaza that will provide a sustainable water source to a population of more than 24,000 registered refugees.
NBC is the third largest Palestinian employer and the fifth largest Palestinian investor with over 600 direct employees, and is the largest food and beverage company in the region, having produced sparkling and stills beverage products since 1998, including Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Cappy juice, Arwa and Jericho mineral water. With existing bottling facilities in Jericho, Tulkarem, Ramallah and its Ramallah headquarters and main distribution center, construction of the Gaza plant began in 2014 and began production in April 2016.
"National Beverage Company and Coca-Cola share great pride in having been part of the fabric of Palestinian communities for almost 18 years, and our new Gaza plant shows our ongoing commitment to investing and supporting progress in communities around the world," said Muhtar Kent, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Coca-Cola Company.
"We believe that strong businesses can help enable strong communities, and we are delighted to welcome new Gazan employees, distributors and retailers to our Coca-Cola system, while jointly undertaking important work with NBC and Mercy Corps that we believe can have a positive and lasting impact for years to come."
"Ever since NBC first began operations, we have been firmly committed to building a successful Palestinian business that can create employment opportunities, support the national economy and demonstrate the great capabilities of our region while serving products of the very highest quality," said Zahi Khouri, Founder and Chairman of National Beverage Company.
"The opening of our first Gaza plant is an important milestone in this journey and provides great evidence of the tremendous commercial opportunity that exists."
"Empowered with the spirit of leadership and with self-confidence, skill, and talent, NBC has worked with partners on the ground to expand its supply chain from city-to-city and village to village in the West Bank, with a long-term hope and clear ambition to operating in Gaza," said Imad Hindi, the General Manager of NBC, "This new productive operation will eventually create thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities to address unemployment challenges and make a tangible contribution to the Gazan economy."
Accredited with international quality standards and following Coca-Cola's robust global certifications, the new Gaza bottling facility and distribution center spans over 15,000 square meters and contains a single bottling line that is capable of filling up to 36,000 returnable glass bottles per hour with Coca-Cola sparkling beverages. The Coca-Cola beverages produced in the new bottling plant will be distributed in Gazan communities through 18 branded trucks which will move from city-to-city and from village-to-village.
Since 1998, NBC, The Coca-Cola Company and The Coca-Cola Foundation have supported dozens of community initiatives including an after-school football program, in collaboration with PACES, which offered 10,000 Palestinian students with football coaching and life-skills training. Access to computer labs has also been provided for the first time for 27,000 Palestinian school students in rural villages through the "Lana Al Ghad" school.com project.
For the last five years, aspiring Palestinian entrepreneurs have also participated in the Coca-Cola MENA Scholarship Program, attending a month-long world-class business skills program in the United States created by Coca-Cola, Indiana University's Global Business Institute and the U.S. State Department. Recently, and as part of a commitment to environmental stewardship, NBC has inaugurated a power generation plant of photoelectric cells in its headquarters, which will generate 320 kilowatts of electricity to meet 90% of the power needs of the headquarters and main warehouses of NBC.
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About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands and more than 3,800 beverage choices. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our company's portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands, 18 of which are available in reduced-, low- or no-calorie options. Our billion-dollar brands include Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Dasani, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Del Valle, Georgia and Gold Peak. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, we are the No. 1 provider of both sparkling and still beverages.
More than 1.9 billion servings of our beverages are enjoyed by consumers in more than 200 countries each day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates.
For more information, visit Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo, visit our blog, Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company.
About National Beverage Company
A locally owned entity was established in 1998 as a franchisee of The Coca-Cola Company with a team of 47, now NBC employs over 600 in its four factories in Ramallah, Tulkarem, Jericho and Gaza.
NBC serves its market with beverages made in Palestinian throughout 14,000 outlets in West Bank and Gaza. It operates four bottling plants and four sales & distribution centers, in Gaza, Ramallah, Hebron, Bethlehem, and Tulkarem. NBC has created both direct and indirect employment opportunities and is the voice of the Palestinian beverage industry.
Since its establishment, NBC has supported and promoted the local community. NBC has introduced international business practices to the market and is helping to create a new model of corporate culture within the local business community based on principles of diligence, transparency, and accountability. NBC supports other Palestinian companies by sharing our global know-how with them. In particular, we utilize our experiences in sales and marketing to support small-scale Palestinian businesses, as NBC do not sees its role as limited solely to employment and investment.
NBC assertive in the field of community support with focusing on Palestinian youth, sports, health, environment and education sectors. The Company believes in the necessity of supporting these sectors because it believes that the keys for success and for a brighter future reside in those sectors.
We realize several projects ranging from technology labs that provide nearly 27,000 children with access to computers at school in addition to our support for the first women's football team. One of the most exciting projects among the many we have implemented so far is the project of sending students from Palestinian universities to Turkey for their education, in collaboration with the Coca-Cola Foundation and Bilkent University. Every year we send selected students to Bilkent University for a period of 1 year. Our contributions in education are among the projects that we value the most.
Our mission is adding value to Palestinian communities. We prize every step we take towards realizing this mission.
For more information, visit our website www.nbc-pal.com


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HAVELOCK � The aroma of balsam firs from Nova Scotia scented the air as more than 600 Christmas trees were delivered to Marine Corps families aboard Cherry Point air station Monday morning.
HAVELOCK � The aroma of balsam firs from Nova Scotia scented the air as more than 600 Christmas trees were delivered to Marine Corps families aboard Cherry Point air station Monday morning.
�It�s piney. It smells fresh,� said Lance Cpl. Nekia Taylor, of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, as she joined about 20 Marines in offloading the trees from Federal Express trucks that had brought the trees from Bangor, Maine, after they were delivered from Canada.
�I just like lending a helping hand and just getting in the spirit of Christmas,� Taylor said. �Everyone seems jolly and happy, and it�s good to see the different families come down and just put a smile on their face. It�s just good to see people smile and get into the spirit of Christmas and lend a helping hand.�
Beth McKenzie marketing director for Marine Corps Community Services, helped organize the annual free Christmas tree delivery through the Christmas Spirit Foundations, which provides free Christmas trees to 62 bases in the United States and abroad.
�It�s been at least six or seven years that they�ve been doing it here at Cherry Point and every year it gets bigger and bigger,� she said.
She said the base received about 500 trees last year and got 600 this year.
�We�ve already got people lined up for a couple of miles down the road so I think we�ll probably distribute most of those,� she said Monday morning.
Randy Stoe, service center manager for the FedEx Freight Terminal in Greenville, has been driving the trees for three years.
�It�s probably the most rewarding experience in my career with FedEx,� he said. �This is a wonderful day.�
He said Federal Express offers free freight for the tree shipment, and said the company has driven about 350,000 miles in delivering about 103,000 trees in eight years of involvement with the program.
About 80 tree farms in the United States and Canada participate in the program. McKenzie said a tree farm based in Massachusetts with farms in Canada provided this year�s trees to Cherry Point, along with personal notes to those receiving them.
�When the troops get the tree and the card, it makes them feel really great,� McKenzie said. �It�s huge for them. It�s the little things. A lot of people think that in this economy that the military members are on a steady paycheck but they have families, they have young children. They have a lot of financial responsibilities. A lot of them that get the trees are spouses. Their husband is deployed and they�re not here to help them pick out the tree, set up the tree, and the fact that they can just come here and get the tree, it makes it so much easier for them to have a Christmas for them while their husband is deployed.�
The Marines appreciated the trees.
�It helps us out a lot and makes it possible for us not to have to spend the money on Christmas trees and be able to afford more presents for our kids,� said Cpl. Devin Batten. �I�m pretty sure there are a lot more families that appreciate it just as much as I do.�
Batten, his wife Teesha, and their baby Alexis waited an hour in a long line of cars at the Hancock Creek Marina to get a tree.
Lance Cpl. Chasten Jackson-Rogers appreciated the support of the community.
�Sometimes we can�t afford those things or can�t find time to go get Christmas trees so I thought it was really helpful at least,� Rogers said. �I�ll try to save up and get a few more presents. I think it�s a really great idea.�


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The FX-III competition to provide South Korea with 60 new fighter aircraft is being decided at a transitional moment in the history of manned fighters.
On one side sits the fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, Lockheed Martin's winning design for the U.S. and UK's future multi-role fighter requirement. It's the F-22's single-engine little brother: a stealthy platform built for strike and air defense, laden with sensors and the epitome of modern, network-centric warfare. It's also delayed, over-budget and has the unwanted distinction of being known as the trillion-dollar plane.
On the other side sits the Boeing F-15SE Silent Eagle – the latest, stealthy version of the F-15E Strike Eagle – and the Eurofighter Typhoon: two late Cold War-era aircraft that have been re-roled and upgraded for the new missions and realities of 21st century air warfare.Enjoying this article? Click here to subscribe for full access. Just $5 a month.
Despite the many strengths of both the F-15 and the Typhoon (more of which later), FX-III should be a one-horse race. The conventional take-off F-35A being offered to South Korea is the U.S. Air Force's replacement for the venerable F-16, while in Asia-Pacific it is due to enter service with Australia and Japan – both nominal South Korean allies, and probably Singapore too. In the words of numerous USAF leaders, in fighter terms it is "the only show in town," and if you believe Lockheed Martin, it is head and shoulders above the competition in terms of technology and capabilities.
The FX-III program also comes at a good time for the F-35, which this year has actually beaten its test schedule with a series of missile drops and firings, ironed out problems with the carrier and vertical take-off versions, and started ramping up to full production. It also has momentum on its side: South Korea's FX-III contest follows hot on the heels of Japan's F-X fighter program – also to replace 1970s-era F-4 Phantoms. The F-35 won in Tokyo in December 2011, beating the Typhoon and Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet.


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Report: Katie Couric to Leave 'CBS Evening News'
She's used to breaking headlines, but today, Katie Couric is making some of her own.
According to a report from the AP, Couric is leaving her historic anchor post at 'CBS Evening News' after joining the program less than five years ago, in 2006. Her next move: a syndicated talk show, which is expected to launch in 2012.
Couric's contract with CBS ends on June 4, though no word on when her official last broadcast will be.
In the meantime, spokespeople for CBS and Couric have not confirmed or denied the report.
"We're having ongoing discussions with Katie Couric," said CBS News spokeswoman Sonya McNair on Sunday. "We have no announcements to make at this time. Until we do, we will continue to decline comment on rumor or speculation."
"Ditto," said Matthew Hiltzik, Couric's spokesman.
Couric, who in 2006 became the first woman to anchor a network TV evening newscast, often struggled in the ratings; 'CBS Evening News' regularly finished in third place behind NBC's 'Nightly News With Brian Williams' and ABC's 'World News With Diane Sawyer.'
Still, the 54-year-old anchor, who previously co-hosted NBC's morning program 'Today,' had a number of highlights in her tenure at CBS. This includes her now famous interview with former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, during which Palin failed to answer a number of questions, including which newspapers and magazines she read prior to her campaign. Relive the moment below:


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PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched an investigation into the corruption allegations against Mara chairman Tan Sri Annuar Musa (pic) who was asked to go on leave.
MACC confirmed that an inquiry is under way to investigate the "alleged misappropriation and misuse of powers" committed by Annuar.
In a statement issued Tuesday, MACC said it will cooperate with Mara's internal audit department to investigate the allegations against Annuar.
"It should be noted that the MACC investigation is only focused on the issue of corruption and abuse of power involving the sponsorship of the Kelantan football team," it said.
Mara's internal audit team is already investigating Annuar's governance.
MACC urged all parties not to speculate and to let the commission carry out its investigation.
Earlier, Mara council member Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob said Annuar was suspended and asked to go on leave while an internal audit is conducted into allegations over the sponsorship of the Kelantan Football Association (Kafa) by two Mara subsidiaries.
The decision was made during an emergency meeting held at the Mara headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday morning.
Dr Yusof said Annuar was also suspended as the head of Mara Investment Bhd (PMB).
He will assume all the positions held by Annuar.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will call Tan Sri Annuar Musa to record his statement on allegations of power abuse and misappropriation.
Along with the suspended Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman, other officers and those from the Kelantan Football Association will also be called, said MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Azam Baki.
"We will want assistance from anyone who can help in our investigation into the case.
"We have yet to schedule a time or date for Tan Sri (Annuar) to give his statement. It's too early to determine because we have just started," he said. - By Victoria Brown The Star/ANN
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PETALING JAYA: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman Tan Sri Annuar Musa has been asked to go on "temporary leave" to allow internal investigations over Mara's sponsorships of the Kelantan Football Association (Kafa).
Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said he was informed that the Mara Council held a special meeting yesterday to pave the way for an internal audit into the sponsorship as well as other issues that have been going viral on social media.
Ismail was clarifying an earlier announcement that Annuar had been suspended.
"He was advised to go on temporary leave pending the investigations," Ismail said in a statement issued here yesterday.
He said the Mara legal advisors informed him that the council had full authority to act as it did not involve the question of Annuar's appointment or sacking, which requires the minister's consent and the Prime Minister's approval.
"This investigation is to regain the confidence of the public and Annuar was not invited as the meeting was about him.
"In fact, he was not even called in to give an explanation as the council believes it is only right for him to present his explanation to the audit committee," he added.
Earlier yesterday, Mara Council member Datuk Dr Yusof Yakob, who chaired the council meeting, announced that Annuar had been asked to go on leave and was suspended.
He said this was to allow the internal audit committee to investigate sponsorships by Pelaburan Mara Bhd and UniKL (Universiti Kuala Lumpur) to the state football association through The Red Warriors Sdn Bhd (TRW).
"Those connected will be called up to give an explanation. The audit meeting will be held next week on Feb 7," he told a press conference after chairing the special meeting at Bangunan Mara.
Dr Yusof said Annuar's temporary removal will remain in effect pending findings of the probe.
"The findings of the investigations will be tabled to the council and deliberated.
"As long as Tan Sri Annuar is suspended, he will not have access to information or interest in Mara or its subsidiaries," he said.
Dr Yusof said the council was not "saying who is wrong or right" pending investigations. "This is the clarification to the rakyat that we will not compromise with whatever accusations such as what happened with the Mara Inc case in Melbourne," he added.
Asked how Mara was going to regain its credibility, particularly among the Malays, Dr Yusof said this was why the council decided to act swiftly in this matter.
"We are council members entrusted by the people.
"We cannot keep silent and must take the side of the rakyat to take action to resolve the issue," he said.
Asked if a report would be made to Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC), he said that this had not been considered at the moment. "We will wait and see if there is a need to do so," he added.
However, Dr Yusof stressed the internal audit was focused on Mara's internal workings and not the abuse of power.
Annuar, who is in New Zealand, said he accepted the action and said it was the prerogative of the Mara Council to have him suspended.
By Mazwin Nik Anis, Martin Carvalho, D.Kanyakumari, Andsofea Susan Albert Kassim,
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The following are academic Cliff Notes for the pornographic western film The Pussy Went That-a-Way. They are not intended as a substitute for viewing the original material.
SETTING: The Pussy Went That-a-Way is a period piece set in the fictional 19th century town of Twatson, Utah . The action takes place in a series of bedrooms, and a stable (more on this later).
Polly Spreads: An adventurous woman, she is described as containing "the Grand Canyon between her legs." Recall similar objectification in Hamlet, when Hamlet says to Ophelia, "Put thine knockers in mine face and verily I will shake my head betwixt them."
The Outlaw: The Outlaw is prone to using subtle wordplay, such as when Polly says, "They'll hang you for this!" and he responds, "I'm already hung," then defecates on her.
A Horse: In a striking instance of parallel imagery, Polly enters the stable and the horse enters Polly.
CONFLICT: The major conflict in The Pussy Went That-a-Way centers undeniably upon the query posed repeatedly by the protagonist: "Which way did the pussy go?" Without fail, the response is given: "That-a-way."
STYLE: This story is a bildungsroman. This German term (literally, "Bill just shat on a Roman") refers to a coming-of-age story, and since Polly is considered "barely legal," this story marks her passage into adulthood. Note the scene in which the Outlaw dresses up as Little Bo Peep, and implores Polly to "take it like the baaaad little sheep [she] is." Scholars have described this technique as both situational irony and awkward.
Appearance vs. Reality: The Sheriff appears in Polly's bedroom with a "warrant for her arrest." It is later revealed that this is not the primary reason for his visit.
Duality of Man: This theme is especially evident in the 2-man 1-woman threesome scene, in which the symbolism doubly penetrates the text.
Power Leads to Corruption: Note the scene in which Polly ties the Outlaw to a furnace, places clothes pins on his nipples and testicles, and sodomizes him with a saddle.
Fear of the Unknown: Polly must face this fear when she is forced to fellate a phallus protruding from a hole in the wall, later revealed to belong to the mischievous Horse.
1. Do you believe this film to be an extended metaphor? If "yes," are you serious?
2. Polly Spreads is known to consist of two-thirds synthetic material, and is thus one-third of a human. Should her vote count as such? Consult The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
3. Which way do you think the pussy went? (Are you sure? Can I come with you?)
NOTE: The above Cliff Notes also apply to: Sleeping Booty, Sodomania Slop Shots 5, Weapons of Ass Destruction, What Happens Between My Tits Stays Between My Tits, Interview with a Vibrator, The Temple of Poon, Butt Pulverizers 16, Beowulf, Scarface and The Sandlot.


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Murder is a funny thing that happens in Ben Wheatley movies, though it's never been droller, drier or deadlier than in "Sightseers," the British filmmaker's latest comic assault.
He had help.
Outré improv team Alice Lowe and Steve Oram, who star in the film, spent a few years developing a stand-up act about a couple of quirky lovebirds named Tina and Chris, the nerds whose mood swings trigger "Sightseers" mayhem.
A TV pilot about the serial-killing pair was passed on as "too dark." A movie script followed and in Wheatley's hands, he apparently said, "not dark enough." He brought in longtime writing partner Amy Jump to add a few more characters he could bloody up.
Together, this crew may have single-handedly redefined the meaning of road kill. But if you are in the mood for a bizarre tale of how to rid the British countryside of some of society's modern ills — litterbugs beware — "Sightseers" should do the trick.
It all begins with a scream — the one you may be inclined to stifle as the film opens with some very loud and long keening. That's a perfect setup, since so much of the film is a send-up of the way ordinary irritations can get under your skin.
Like us, Tina (Lowe) is forced to listen. She is a bit of a frump. Thirtyish, she's still living with her mum (Eileen Davies), who is in the midst of mourning the death of Poppy, the terrier whose photos line the walls and whose spirit will linger over the film.
It's Mum's version of a guilt trip to stop her daughter from leaving on a road trip with her new boyfriend Chris (Oram). He seems affable enough, a big lug with an easy smile, fuzzy red beard and clearly smitten with Tina. He's planned a holiday traveling through the British Midlands in his classic travel trailer, an Abbey Oxford Caravan. All the tourist spots — Kenswick's Pencil Museum, Critch's Tramway Museum, the Ribblehead Viaduct, and every cave or vista point in between — have been duly noted on a map, a string of yarn wound around each push-pin to mark their route.
With Wheatley's longtime director of photography Laurie Rose handling the camera, "Sightseers" quickly feels like a home movie with panoramic shots of the countryside and closeups of everything else — nature hikes, the grill, droning tour guides. The style retains the organic vibe of the director's earlier films, but is slightly less hand-held and shaky.
Also, the visual choices are more sharply defined. For instance, the way an ice cream wrapper that starts everything is so carelessly discarded on a tour bus that it threatens to derail their holiday mood.
Tina considers cutting the trip short when an angry Chris just can't let the wrapper incident go. But after he disposes of the litterer — a Caravan can do some serious bodily damage — Tina barely blinks an eye. In a heartbeat, this ecocentric Bonnie and Clyde are off and running, eliminating various blights along the way.
Wheatley has long been fascinated by unremarkable people who can't quite get life right. Tina and Steve fit right into the lineup. The hired assassin who can't shoot straight in 2011's "Kill List" and the squabbling crime family in 2009's "Down Terrace" had already marked the director as a clever one to keep an eye on. But it is the almost accidental way Tina and Chris go about going bad that provides "Sightseers" with its twisted humor and its unexpected charm.
As in any romantic comedy, the movie's success ultimately rests with the relationship, and theirs is about as wickedly funny as they come. It begins with that awkward first time — not sex, but murder. Before long, they are squabbling over strategy and who qualifies for their hit list. There is an ease in all the sustained awkwardness, because they may be killers but they never stop being nerds. Although it no doubt helps that Oram and Lowe have lived so long in Chris' and Tina's skins, they are such a good combo. Lowe has one of those wonderfully elastic faces that can take expressions to extremes, while Oram has mastered the art of the deadpan.
The killings themselves are so slapstick in their execution that they can seem silly on the surface. But the nonsense is there to make a point. In "Sightseers," the historical stops serve as a reminder of simpler times, while the people the couple encounter represent how uncivilized the world has become. The aggressive trekker demanding the dog poop be scooped, the drunken bachelorette party are all too familiar.
Although Chris and Tina's reaction isn't exactly civilized either, by giving us a comic catharsis in "Sightseers," if you think of it, Wheatley has provided a sort of public service — like Tina and Steve's anti-litter campaign...
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Running time: 1 hour, 29 minutes
Playing: At Nuart Theatre, West Los Angeles


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If Javon Walker is this hard to keep track of when the 2008 regular season begins, JaMarcus Russell will have himself a wide open receiver.
Tracing the steps of Walker over the past few days is tricky business, but according to coach Lane Kiffin, the wide receiver is supposed to arrive in Alameda and be examined by the team's medical staff Wednesday night and be with the team Thursday on the final day of organized team activities.
Kiffin declined to get into specifics regarding Walker's condition, but did say, "The information I have at this point is he's going to be fine. Training camp won't even be an issue."
The Raiders team statement is as follows:
"We are aware that Javon Walker was the victrim of a robbery. We have been told that he will make a full recovery in the near future and resume his preparation for the 2008 NFL season. we will provide further updates as they become available."
Earlier Wednesday, Kennard McGuire, the agent for Walker, said in a statement that Walker had been released from the hospital and was "recovering in a private environment."
That came as a surprise to the Las Vegas Police Department. Officer Jose Montoya, speaking on behalf of Lt. Clint Nichols, said it was his information that Walker was still hospitalized as of Wednsday morning.
"The investigation remains ongoing, he's been upgraded to stable condition and we're following up leads," Montoya said.
It is not clear whether Walker suffered an orbital fracture, as has been reported. Nor has the story printed by TheDirty.com, which gave an account of Walker describing what happened, been confirmed.
The Web site decribed itself as a "friend" of Walker, and attributed a wild, hard-to-believe-account of what happened to the wide receiver, who was staying at the Bellagio.
"I was just back at my room and at about 5:30 in the morning, I got a knock at the door, I opened it and three guys with guns were there, they cracked me in the head a few times knocking me unconscious," Walker said "They then robbed me of everything I had, my watch, money, everything! Somehow they got me to the car and dropped me off in the street. That's what happened."
Kiffin was keeping details in house.
`All I can give you is I spoke to him, he's doing well, and he's on a plane, he'll be on a plane this evening, back here," Kiffin said.
Kiffin said he hoped the Walker experience would resonate with other players on the team.
"All we can do is educate them the best that we can," Kiffin said. "We can't babysit 'em. We talk to them all the time about certain places to be, where not to be, and you guys have heard it a million times, not many good things happen after midnight.
"This is an example of that, I think, just talking to some of our players today, relaying the message from Javon to them, I think it's a wakeup call to some of them, just to remind them about how dangerous it is out there in certain places and how much they have to think before they put themselves in situations."
Russell said it was a lesson for players to "watch your surroundings, it could happen to anybody," and recommended "that you always (take) somebody with you when you go places."
More details to come regarding practice later today . . .
Agent Kennard McGuire said Walker was "recovering in a private environment." An aide to McGuire, of MS World in Richmond, Texas, declined to say where Walker was staying.
"Javon looks forward to getting back to his family and teammates," the statement said, "and is looking forward to the start of the upcoming season."


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Niagara University's M.S. in criminal justice administration program (33 Credit Hours) prepares individuals for leadership positions in a wide range of fields within the criminal justice profession. Because the university is situated on the border of the United States and Canada, courses offer students an international perspective in the field. The faculty in the criminal justice program is highly credentialed and accessible to students in the program.
The program curriculum covers practical experience, critical research, integrated management and administration techniques, analytical and communication skills, decision-making and professional ethics.
Students' powers of discrimination and judgment are enhanced, preparing them to function effectively in any organizational environment. The program is designed to equip students to anticipate, address and correct problems faced in the criminal justice professions in an efficient, effective and ethical manner.
- Research conducted by criminal justice faculty includes imprisonment policies and their effects on crime rates, probation absconders in Erie County and the relationship between religiosity and delinquency and drug use.
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WEYBRIDGE — Weybridge voters in March will be asked to approve a 2012-2013 elementary school spending plan of $970,277, representing a 14.55-percent decrease to reflect an ongoing trend of declining enrollment.
This is the third year in a row that Weybridge school directors are pitching a reduced budget. Local voters last year OK'd a $1,135,495 spending plan, which amounted to a 6.4-percent decrease compared to the previous year.


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Traverse City Record Eagle, Travese, Michigan
A.L. "Al" Miller
Died September 22, 2005
AURORA, Wis. - A.L. Miller, 87, of Aurora, Wis., went to be with his Lord on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005. Born in Oak Forest, Ark., on Oct. 11, 1917, A.L. was the youngest of four children. He was born to William and Elizabeth Miller.
Mr. Miller grew up in Oklahoma, but because of his Army career, was able to live in several places during his adult life, including the Philippines, Texas, Michigan and Arizona. He visited several other places, including Australia, Korea, Japan and Vietnam. He moved to Aurora, Wis., in 1997, and resided with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Miller was a lover of life. He was a loving and caring individual who easily made friends. He always had a story to tell. Once you heard one of his stories, you were hooked, and couldn't wait for the next one. Football season was always exciting at the house in Aurora, Wis. Al was rooting for the Dallas Cowboys, while the rest of the house was pulling for the Packers! He watched his Cowboys often and was an avid fan, no matter how they were doing for the season. He will be missed this next season.
Al had two children, stepson, Orville Tuck Sr., who preceded him in death in 1986; and daughter, Delores (Dennis) Coddington of Frankfort, Ind. Besides his son, he was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Janie; sisters, Mae and Jewel; and one brother, A.C.
He is survived by grandson, David Tuck Sr. and his wife, Julie of Aurora, Wis., their children, David Jr., William and Ashley; daughter, Delores (Dennis) Coddington of Frankfort, Ind.; stepdaughter-in-law, Linda (Dennis) Conway; grandchildren, Danial (Lois) Tuck, Cindy (Tim Laukhart) Tuck, Orville (Kay) Tuck, Belinda (Ron) Way, Mary (Smoke) Skillern, Delores Marie (Travis) Strain, Danny (Lisa) Arnold; many nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; plus many other friends and extended family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska on Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m., also at the funeral home, with visitation from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Pastor Robert Lanning from the Rollins Christian Fellowship Church will be officiating. Great-grandsons, David Tuck Jr., Bill Tuck, DJ Tuck, Joshua Tuck, Jesse Krumlauf and Noah Williams are honored to be pall bearers. Interment will be in the Antioch Cemetery in Wexford County. Arrangements were made by the Wolfe Funeral Home of Kalkaska.
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does not necessarily mean that it is biblical. Please remember to bookmark our site before you leave.
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Something To
Think About:
The New is in the
Old concealed,
The Old is by the
New revealed.
Christ did not come
to civilize.
He came to save!
"Waiting for the coming
of the Lord is one of the
blessed characteristics of
true Christianity. In the
parable of the ten virgins
the three great marks of a
true believer are stated by
our Lord. These are:
Separation, indicated by
the virgins having gone
forth. Manifestation, they
had lamps, which are for
the giving of light, and
Expectation, they went
forth to meet the
~ Arno C. Gaebelein
No matter what a
Christian's past may
be, his future is spotless.
"The body has two eyes,
but the soul must
have but one."
(See Matthew 6:22)
~William Secker
"When Adam sinned,
he fled from God;
when a sinner believes,
he comes back!"
~ William R. Newell
"We are not to come to
Christ after we have seen
and known Him, but to come
in order that we may see
and know Him; we are not
to come to His table because
we love Him sufficiently;
but we are to come in order
that we may love Him by
beholding how He has l
oved us."
~ A.J. Gordon
There's a big difference
between the books that men
make and the Book that
makes men"
A Bible that's falling apart
is usually owned by
someone who isn't.
"Be assured that God does
more in us than we for Him;
and that what we do is only
for Him in proportion as
it is He Himself who
works it in us."
~ JN Darby
You may trust the Lord too
little, but you can never
trust Him too much.
"We cannot make up for
lack of praying by excess of
working. In fact working
without praying is a sort of
practical atheism, for it
leaves out God. It is the
prayer that prepares for
work, that arms us for
the warfare, that
furnishes us for the
activity.,It behooves
us, studying intently
the promises to prayer,
to say unto the Lord:
"This being Thy word,
I will henceforth live as
a man of prayer and
claim my privilege
and use my power
as an intercessor."
To God your every want
In instant prayer display.
Pray always; pray
and never faint:
Pray! Without ceasing,
Prayers and Praises
go in pairs,
They hath praises who
hath prayers.
Thou art coming to a King,
Large petitions with thee bring;
For his grace and power are such
None can ever ask too much.
–John Newton
In prayer it is better to have
a heart without words than
words without a heart.
~John Bunyan
Prayer is not monologue,
but dialogue.
~Andrew Murray
You can do more than pray
after you have prayed, but
you cannot do more than
pray until you have prayed.
~Dr. A.J. Gordon
"If we would follow the
Lord wholly, we must
go right away into the
wilderness of separation,
and leave the Egypt of the
carnal world behind us.
We must leave its maxims,
its pleasures, and its
religion too, and go
far away to the place
where the Lord calls
His sanctified ones."
~C.H. Spurgeon
He will never fail us,
He will not forsake;
His eternal Covenant
He will never break!
Resting on His promises,
What have we to fear?
Christ is all-sufficient
Throughout our years!
Onward then and fear not,
Children of the day!
For His Word shall never,
Never pass away!
He died, He died
In Love, Christ died
For me on Calvary's tree;
My sins are gone,
My soul is saved,
And now from sin I'm free!
His good is better
than our best,
And we shall understand;
If, trusting Him who
faileth never--
We rest on Him,
Today, forever!
"The usefulness of a true
servant of the Lord Jesus
Christ depends on his
humility. As soon as he
thinks of himself as a
great man, and is puffed
up, the Spirit is grieved
and the real power of his
ministry will be gone.
And how many have
fallen into this snare!"
~A.C. Gaebelein
"No pastor can ever
become monotonous
and repetitious, who
fills his mind and heart
with the Word of God."
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As time continues to tick down towards the opening ceremonies at the 2014 Winter Olympics, hockey fans are gaining more interest in which players will be representing their country at the Sochi Games.
After an impressive and surprising silver medal effort in Vancouver, the United States will come to Sochi with much higher expectations and a much more impressive roster. With an impressive amount of defensive depth and a bevy of talented goaltenders to choose from, the biggest challenge will be determining who will be scoring the goals for the Americans next February.
I expect to see a few roster spots turnover for the US team this time around, but the same strong core will return up front:
Patrick Kane
Joe Pavelski
Dustin Brown
Zach Parise
James VanRiemsdyk
Phil Kessel
Max Pacioretty
Paul Stastny
Bobby Ryan
David Backes (A)
Ryan Kesler
Ryan Callahan (C)
Derek Stepan
The offensive engine for the United States will be powered by Patrick Kane, Zach Parise and Phil Kessel. Those three bring a different level of electricity to the ice and they should thrive on the big surface where they can escape from the high traffic areas they typically encounter on the NHL pad.
As of now I have Kane skating with Joe Pavelski and Dustin Brown. Brown is riding shotgun for the offensively gifted duo and his muck and grind style should result in a few ugly tallies throughout the tournament. Pavelski is going to play a major role for the United States as they're woefully thin at center from top to bottom.
The Kane, Pavelski, Brown trio should combine will with Parise, James VanRiemsdyk and Phil Kessel to form a top-six with plenty of scoring acumen. While my penciled in top line has a little bit of two-way responsibility (Brown and Pavelski), my second unit won't be entering the Selke race any time soon.
I also take a slight stretch by placing VanRiemsdyk at center. This isn't his natural position but I love the idea of he and Kessel feeding off their preloaded chemistry from the regular season. Parise is the outsider in a sense, but he's such a great talent that I doubt he will struggle to run up some points with that pair.
My third line is something of a set of sleepers. Max Pacioretty, Paul Stastny and Bobby Ryan as all American veterans from various international tournaments and Stastny and Ryan will be returning for their second Olympic games. Stastny was going to be off my list until his stunning play at the Worlds changed my mind. Putting him with two battleships like Pacioretty and Ryan should allow him to serve as playmaker to the two snipers.
Lastly comes the grind line. The Americans succeeded in Vancouver thanks to their goaltending, physical play and plenty of gutty leadership. Veterans like Chris Drury and Jamie Langenbrunner weren't expected to be major contributors but the pair brought more to the table than was expected. A trio of 2010 vets should bring the same attitude to the table in Sochi.
Ryan Kesler, Ryan Callahan and David Backes are all first or second line players for their respective NHL squads and they all happen to be world class defensive forwards. Playing an overly physical game on the big ice in Russia is going to be a risk/reward game plan and these three are talented enough to find a healthy balance. When it comes to shutting down the countless superstar lines from Canada and Russia, these three will likely earn the toughest task. I don't know if I could think of a better set of forwards to handle such a task.
Derek Stepan is my extra forward and he makes my team based on the fact that he can play center. The US is so thin at center that they need all the help they can get. Stepan is a shifty, dangerous forward who can step in as a pivot and produce if necessary. If he makes the team, most of his minutes will come on the wing. But when needed, he can slide inside.
This roster is contingent on a couple of factors. First; the staff needs to feel confident that one of those top three lines is capable of playing a little bit of defense. The Backes, Kesler, Callahan line is a shutdown dream but the rest of the forwards are more of the one-way variety. Second, the health of certain players (Kesler to be precise) will weigh heavily on how the roster comes together. Bearing that in mind, here are a few watch list players to keep an eye on:
TJ Oshie – A dynamic winger who has some strong two-way ability. Oshie is young but has shown great promise in St. Louis' defensive system. He was may final "cut" but could easily find his way on the roster.
Brandon Dubinsky – Think of Dubinsky as Kesler Light. He's a solid two-way player who can fill a shut down role. If defensive responsibility is at a premium, I wouldn't be surprised to see him.
Alex Galchenyuk – A darkhorse, but someone to keep in mind. He's incredibly talented and there's no reason to think that he wouldn't have a place on this roster. I doubt that he'd see time as a center, but if he has a big start to the season, he could be a possibility.
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Self-driving cars are not a thing of the past
Excerpt from the July 4, 1964, issue of Science News Letter
Automated Commuting — A way for commuters to have separate automobiles yet leave the driving to computers has been developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.... [Engineers] call the car a Commucar. It could be driven and parked anywhere on any road, but would also be suitable for use under automatic control on special, 60-mile-an-hour main arteries…. The Commucar would be a light, compact, electric auto that would have arms on each side. It could draw power through either arm from an electric siderail while it was on a Commucar throughway. It would also be steered and switched at junctions through these arm-siderail connections. — Science News


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NAUVOO, IL (AP) – An archaeological dig is underway in a tiny western Illinois community for the possible location of a home built for the one-time patriarch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Quincy Herald-Whig reports that the search is on in Nauvoo in Hancock County for the one-time dwelling of Joseph Smith Sr. and wife Lucy Mack. They're the parents of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon church.
The newspaper says recent discoveries suggest that the site being sought is just south of the community's historic Joseph and Emma Smith Mansion House.
Volunteers are discovering what appears to be a structural support for the house that research indicates was a double log cabin.
The elder Smith died in 1840.
Information from: The Quincy Herald-Whig, http://www.whig.com


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MARYSVILLE, OH (Toledo News Now) - On Wednesday, Honda is hosting an event to mark the production of its 1 millionth U.S. export at the Marysville Auto Plant.
The 1 millionth export is an all-new 2013 Honda Accord.
The export milestone comes 25 years after the first Honda, which was an Accord, was made in the U.S. and exported to an overseas market. This happened at the same plant where the first export was built.
During the event, Honda is announcing future direction for its growing export business from North America, as Honda's local production operations take on a larger responsibility for the introduction of global automobiles sold in multiple countries.


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So You Want to Make a History Documentary?Culture Watch
I have worked, in one capacity or another, on twenty-five television documentaries having historical subjects. I worked on Bill Moyers's series, "A Walk Through the 20th Century" and the PBS series on Lyndon B. Johnson. I have written a film in the PBS series "The American Experience" on the Crash of 1929; I have written and co-produced a series on the history of American Photography, a program on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, and the PBS series "Liberty! The American Revolution." And I have just completed another PBS mini-series on Benjamin Franklin.
Who needs historians on TV? I certainly do.
I always compare producing a television program to producing a piece of music. Not only do both media exist and have to work in time, but film and television, like music, have the possibility of playing several notes simultaneously. On the obvious level, you have the picture elements and the many elements of the soundtrack; on a structural level, you can always approach a subject in several ways at once. Not having historians on-camera, to continue the music analogy, is playing a violin with one string missing. The Canadian History series noted above was well produced and extremely well done, but it was missing the voice of the historian and desperately weaker because of this missing element.
The problem was particularly acute for the programs in the Canadian series that dealt with the pre-photographic, pre-film era. The cry of the filmmaker stuck with a subject before film footage and photography is "What the hell do I show on the picture?" After digging up the ten paintings and six etchings that cover a particular subject, what happens in the other 5 hours and 49 minutes?
There are, alas, only a few ways of slicing this sausage. You can attempt the expensive and delicate business of historical re-creation and/or you can use images symbolically (falling leaves, pans across open fields, and sunsets). (An aside: one eminent historian-turned-filmmaker recently addressed an audience excitedly describing how he had discovered that one could use shots of the ocean and trees to represent certain ideas being expressed on the sound track. The reaction of the astonished filmmakers in the audience was, to quote my 12-year-old daughter, "Duh!")
We produced the series "Liberty!" for PBS several years ago, using an unusual technique that we developed to bring alive pre-photographic history using the documents of the time. We can't go back and interview Washington or Jefferson but we do have their thoughts recorded in letters, diary entries, pamphlets, and other sources. We decided to have on-camera actors appear as if being interviewed, expressing essentially the same ideas that they wrote. Although we had some action re-creations, we avoided having dramatic dialogue scenes. These are very difficult to pull off in a convincing way -- even Hollywood with its huge budgets can rarely achieve verisimilitude.
"Liberty!" was extremely well received (it won, among others, both the Peabody and Christopher Awards) and seemed to everyone a very effective method of bringing alive pre-photographic history for a general public. The most vivid and accessible character we encountered when making "Liberty!" was Benjamin Franklin. Thus, we decided to produce a full series on Franklin's life and times, drawing extensively on the Yale collection of his writings.
The object of the series was to try to rescue Franklin from his popular image as a sexually suspect, avuncular light-weight and show not only his own evolution but his profound influence on the history of this country.
To return to the music analogy, bringing alive original source material is one note to play. But it is only one and it is not enough. An example from the Franklin series makes the point tellingly.
At the beginning of Program Two, we tell the fascinating story of Franklin's
attempt, on behalf of the colonists of Pennsylvania, to force Thomas Penn to
provide more funds for the support of the colony.
Element one is the narration that sets the background and attempts to explain to the audience what exactly is going as clearly and succinctly as possible without color.
NARRATION: The meeting between Thomas Penn and Franklin takes place in January of 1758. Penn begins on the offensive....
The letters of both men give us vivid descriptions of the violent confrontation that took place between them. It was interesting historically and interesting in many ways as a window on Franklin's personality. So element two is based on the letters, which we dramatically recreated using our outstanding Franklin actor, Richard Easton, and Simon Jones playing the arrogant Thomas Penn.
FRANKLIN: I answered that according to his father's Charter which founded Pennsylvania, (and then I quoted it to him), "the Assembly of Pennsylvania shall have all the power and privileges of any assembly formed by freeborn subjects of England." "Ah ha," he says, "but my father didn't have any authority from the Crown to grant this right." Then he laughs, snorting like a donkey. I was astounded.
THOMAS PENN: He's a vile liar. That is not what I said or did. (DISMISSIVELY) The rights of freeborn Englishmen pft! The Germans settled Pennsylvania because there was good farmland there, they'd never even heard of my father's Charter. In any case it's over. I'll have no further conversations for any reasons whatsoever with this tribune of the people.
FRANKLIN: (LAUGHING) Thomas is enraged. When I meet him anywhere, he looks at me with a strange mixture of hatred, anger, fear and vexation. I've absolutely no regrets for calling him a low jockey. That description is completely justified. I hope it sticks in his liver.
Franklin had the bad grace to be a totally urban character with key moments of his life taking place in Boston, Philadelphia, London and Paris. None of the cheap rolling hills and nature shots for us. But how could we evoke a vivid 18th century urban landscape on a PBS budget that would not cover the lunch expenses on a modest Hollywood TV show? Our solution was found in, of all places, Vilnius, Lithuania. At a modest cost Lithuania could supply us with unrenovated 18th century urban streets complete with hundreds of extras including pigs and dogs running through the streets eating garbage. And there were no McDonald's neon sign to cover up.
I don't know what the extras made of the colonial costumes they were wearing but their faces and look, complete with bad teeth and the ravages of two wars, gave an extraordinary authenticity to the scenes. The film crew from New York City had nothing to tell an old woman on the art of plucking chickens for a scene in the slums of Paris. She had been plucking chickens all her life.
All this would be wasted if it weren't for the fourth and most crucial element: the role of the on-camera scholars who give the Penn incident its background and context. They tell the audience what is really going on. What follows is some of the background they provided for our Thomas Penn scene.
- DOUGLAS ANDERSON: (AUTHOR OF The RADICAL ENLIGHTENMENT OF BF) The Penns
thought the Colony's government pretty much existed to secure the revenues
of the Penn family. For Franklin that was essentially feudalism and he despised
that, the idea that a moneyed family in Great Britain would use a colony strictly
as a source of revenue for its lifestyle.
- DAVID MORGAN (AUTHOR OF THE DEVIOUS DR. FRANKLIN): Franklin was a self-made man. He had gradually clawed his way up in the world and he had become a world famous figure. I suppose Franklin thought he was due a certain amount of respect for what he had accomplished. And Penn probably thought that if you weren't born rich you didn't deserve respect.
These are the four elements of historical documentaries, the narration, a primary source (either on-camera, or voiceover), period re-creations and the scholarly commentary. The Canadian series attempted to have the unseen narrator do the double duty of telling the audience what is going on and supplying the context -- a very difficult thing to do, especially since the scholars can add their own emotions to what they are saying. Take Carol Berkin, who appears in Program Three of our series describing John Adams arrival in France in 1778 to 'help' Franklin in his delicate negotiations with the French:
- CAROL BERKIN: Nobody could be less suited to be a diplomat in any court in Europe than John Adams. He has no social skills. More to the point, he never wanted to acquire any! Adams comes in to the Paris scene as sort of the bull in the china shop. You can just picture Franklin going, 'oh my god, everything I've done here, all the groundwork I've laid, this idiot can destroy in five minutes'.
It would be very odd to use the unseen narrator to express these ideas in such a forceful way. It takes the authority and conviction of an on-camera scholar. And it is not only what Berkin is saying that was important to our story but also how she says it. The audience will remember this moment.
The filmmaker and the historian are often seen and see themselves as adversaries. I have never felt that way. For one thing, I am not a historian and I rely on historical advisors to protect me from foolish mistakes. But I am also aware that we are working in extremely different media and addressing different publics. I love to shock historians by explaining to them that the script of a densely "talky" television hour is only 18 typewritten pages long. In the Franklin series, for example, I had the daunting challenge of trying to describe the nuances of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 in 100 words. In addition, television is a very different medium from a book or an article, simply because programs are so expensive to make. The show must hold the attention of several million audience members, an audience which does not necessarily give a damn about history and has a remote control in its collective hands with access to 150 channels.
That said, historical documentaries do not always have to be about so-called 'visual subjects' like war and do not have to only appeal to eight-year-olds. Scholars are the secret weapon in an intelligent film-maker's arsenal. In the end, their insights are what give the show meaning.


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Civil War Era Burtch Family Album with CDVs (Cartes de Visites), circa 1860s.
This week's Featured Photo from Lost Faces is from the Burtch Family Civil War era Photo Album. It is part of my private collection of 1800s Photograph Albums which I rescue and publish online at Lost Faces
This carte de visite was not identified but was with the Burtch Photo Album. Many of the photos in the album were identified and can be viewed online at Lost Faces.
Surnames: Burtch, Gransake, Zeir, Zeirt, Blanchard, Morehouse, Stetson, Hooper
Locations: Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Illinois, Nebraska, Michigan, Ohio, England
Lost Faces is my collection of Family Photo Albums. One of my hobbies is going to antique auctions, stores, flea markets and garage sales. Whenever I spot one of those old Photo Albums from the 1800s with family pictures, I have to buy it! I can't bear the thought that the album and photos will be lost or destroyed. Even though they aren't my ancestors, and they can be very expensive, I can't walk away without it.
Lost Faces is my way of saving these genealogy treasures and preserving historical documents. I have albums that contain funeral cards, memorial cards, obituaries, Christmas cards, and hand-written genealogies. My goal is to eventually place all these albums online for all to see
May 14, 2010
Featured Foto from Lost Faces: Burtch Family
1 comment:
- The Vintage Experience said...
What a fantastic photo! Photos like this get me thinking. I wonder what her life would have been like. Was she a happy person? Imagine doing the housework in that outfit. Or did she have servants? I know I'll never know the answers, but still it makes me think.
Thanks for sharing these photos.
Have a great weekend.
Regards, Sandra.
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'New'' World-Class Sanctuary Point Estate sited on 345 +/- feet of waterfrontage by Addison Development Group Inc., and designed by Smith & Moore Architects of Palm Beach. An impressive architectural statement blends modern living with privacy, seclusion and breathtaking water views. A dramatic entry hall with gallery leads to all public rooms including the hallmark club room for entertaining. Resort-style pool/patio with expansive party room/lanai. Yacht dockage for multi-vessels (100 +/- feet), adjacent to the Intracoastal.
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- $18,950,000
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- Single Family
- Lifestyle
- Country Club
- Intracoastal/Deepwater
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 9 full / 3 half
- Total Square Feet
- 19,562
- AC Square Feet
- 14,949
- Garage Spaces
- 5
- Year Built
- 2019
- Taxes
- $73,972
- Tax Year
- 2018
- New Construction
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Ability to repeat a task a set number of times in a week, but not on specific days (e.g. read a book 4 times in a week)
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I would like to read a book 4 times a week. I would like for there to be a way to repeat a task that needs to completed 4 times a week on no specific day. but this task shows up in my weekly planner under it's own category
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The Vikings came out of the draft with three first-round picks added to a team that advanced to the playoffs last season, a haul that will raise expectations that they can make a return trip come January.
Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman will join Mike Florio on PFT Live Monday to talk about how things played out for his team. We'll also found out whether he was surprised that defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd was available late in the first round and what it was about wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson that forced the team to trade four picks to the Patriots for the right to acquire him.
Offensive lineman Justin Pugh will also be on the show a few days after he became the Giants' first-round pick. We'll hear from Pugh whether the Giants have given him an indication about where he'll fit in on the offensive line and whether sharing an alma mater with Giants coach Tom Coughlin will make life easier for him. Quarterback Ryan Nassib, drafted in the fourth round, is also a Syracuse product and we'll ask Pugh how surprised he was to see Nassib wind up with the Giants as well.
You can watch it all live at noon ET.


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Being a teacher can prove to be one of the most challenging, not to mention rewarding, endeavors imaginable. Anyone who takes up this job title is responsible for not only teaching particular subjects to students, but also for helping them to understand important details, expanding their knowledge and improving their skill set along the way. It doesn't matter if you're looking to teach at a lower level, covering social media and simple arithmetic, or at a veterinary college where topics like PEMF treatment for animals might be discussed.
In order to obtain a job in teaching, a resume must be built with valuable experience. Even though a resume is an essential that can be applied to all majors from culinary schools to art colleges and more, the importance it holds for aspiring teachers cannot be ignored. To better understand how to create a teaching resume, heed the following do's and don'ts.
DO make contact information clear. When first constructing your resume, it's important to include contact information early on. Ideally, you should include both a phone number and email address you can be easily reached at. In terms of email addresses, ones that look professional are ideal. These can include full names, the first initial and last name, or any such combination. First impressions are vital, and this is just one of the ways to ensure that yours stands out.
DON'T let your summary become lengthy. It shouldn't be overly wordy, but you also don't want it to come across as uninspired. Be specific about the goal you're shooting for. Include a few traits that best describe your skill set as a teacher. A few sentences will be enough for your summary; if you go any further, you run the risk of losing a potential employer's attention.
DO include as much experience as possible. If you're want to stand out to potential employers, you must also include as much experience as you can. Everything from extracurricular activities in school to internships can be included, provided that they relate to your passion for teaching to some degree. Not only will the experience broaden your resume, but it also illustrates the work ethic that all employers will expect out of promising applicants.
DON'T forget to proofread. You don't necessarily have to be an English major to understand the importance of proofreading. This is required to ensure that spelling, grammar, and the like are as tight as possible. Look at your teaching resume as if you were a Long Island advertising agency about to launch a major campaign--no room for error! Give your resume a few reads, before submitting it with utmost confidence.
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Ultimate Whale Sharks 2013, Isla Mujeres / Cancun, Mexico
Wetpixel Expeditions: Ultimate Whale Sharks, Cancun, Mexico, August 2013.
Two trips: July 31-Aug 4, 2013 and Aug 6-10, 2013
It doesn't get much bigger than this. This is your chance to see the largest-known aggregation of the largest fish in the ocean. Before you start, see Eric's picture gallery here.
(WARNING: do not play this video—it will make you want to do this trip!).
In August of 2013, Adam Hanlon and Jason Bradley will be running two whale sharks trips to Isla Mujeres in Mexico for Wetpixel. This location is amazing for two reasons: First, the sharks are feeding on transparent fish eggs at the surface, so can be seen in beautiful clear Caribbean waters. And second, the sheer number of sharks is staggering. To quote Eric from the previous Wetpixel trip: "There's no other way to put it: our first day of photographing the whale shark aggregation was absolutely epic. Within an hour of leaving port, we found a group of over 300 whale sharks".
There are plenty of places in the world you can see whale sharks, but there is not another whale shark experience like this. You can see Eric's pictures from the 2011 Wetpixel trip here.
This is one of the hottest experiences in underwater photography at the moment, which, as Jeff Hartog put it on the Wetpixel forums, is "a trip that certainly lives up to it's reputation"—a total "must do" trip. Also, this is your chance to get one up on Jacques Cousteau, who said he only saw two whale sharks in his whole life.
The deal: Wetpixel has two 6-passenger boats running side by side for the following dates:
- Trip 1: July 31 - Aug 4, 2013 (7-day trip, 5 full days in the water: arrive July 30, depart Aug 5)
Trip leader: Wetpixel Editor Adam Hanlon
- Trip 2: Aug 6 - Aug 10, 2013 (7-day trip, 5 full days in the water: arrive Aug 5, depart Aug 11)
Trip leader: Jason Bradley
The cost of the trip is $2,650 USD per person, which includes:
Private boat charter with experienced captains, and plenty of space and shade, simple lunch on boat + non-alcoholic drinks, golf cart rental to get around the island (group rental), airport transfers in Cancun to ferry terminal (from and to), tip, hotel, dual occupancy (7 days, 6 nights: 1 day before to 1 day after). Single accommodation or suite available for a supplemental fee. You are responsible for airfare to and from Cancun, ferry cost (not expensive), breakfast, and dinner.
Book this trip
A 50% deposit secures your space, and is refundable only if we re-book your space (minus a $200 cancellation fee). The balance is due 4 months before the trip start date.
To book, please email Dan Baldocchi.
Please note that this is a snorkeling trip and therefore suitable for non-divers, as well. This is also a wildlife focused trip and there can be no 100% guarantee the sharks will turn up. Although we are running two trips, most people will see more than enough sharks by coming for just one week.
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Netflix, YouTube Hog Half the Internet
Nov 11, 2013 1:26 PM PT
Netflix and YouTube together now account for more than half of all North American fixed network data traffic during peak hours, according to a Sandvine Internet traffic trends report published Monday.
Netflix now accounts for 31.6 percent of downstream traffic in North America, while YouTube accounts for another 18.6 percent. Peer-to-peer file-sharing, meanwhile, now accounts for less than 10 percent of total daily traffic, down from 31 percent five years ago.
"For the first time ever, peer-to-peer file-sharing has fallen below 10 percent of total traffic in North America, which is a stark difference from the 60 percent share it consumed 11 years ago," said Dave Caputo, Sandvine's CEO. "Since 2009, on-demand entertainment has consumed more bandwidth than 'experience later' applications like peer-to-peer file-sharing."
Sandvine's data is based on a selection of its service provider customers. The findings were published in the Global Internet Phenomena Report 2H2013 -- the second of this year's twice-annual reports.
Share, Not Volume
The fact that video is outpacing file-sharing doesn't necessarily mean that P2P is on a downward spiral.
"The biggest trend that we've seen is the increase in traffic from video services such as Netflix and YouTube," Dan Deeth, a Sandvine spokesperson, told the E-Commerce Times. "The decline has been in peer-to-peer sharing of video content, but it is also important to note that it is in the share, not the volume, as Internet usage is always going up.
"Video streaming is simply now outpacing peer-to-peer video sharing," Deeth added.
Netflix, YouTube Hog Half the Internet "Netflix and YouTube are growing in both absolute terms and relative to other services, such as Hulu and Vudu," explained Greg Scoblete, video analyst for Digital Tech Consulting. "This growth is not just a testament to the large number of users who stream, it's also indicative of just how much bandwidth 'over the top' video eats up."
That bandwidth consumption, in fact, is one of the major reasons ISPs are exploring tiered pricing regimes and bandwidth caps, much like cellular data carriers have walked away from unlimited data," Scoblete told the E-Commerce Times.
Decline of Traditional Viewing
Increased video streaming is also coming hand-in-hand with declining viewership from traditional sources -- notably, broadcast and cable.
There is "an ongoing decline in TV viewing, especially among younger folks and cable subscribers," Charles King, principal analyst at Pund-IT, told the E-Commerce Times. "Many or perhaps even most of those folks are switching to a blend of over the air broadcasts and online offerings from Netflix YouTube, Amazon and others."
Why that's happening is a bit more complicated, "but it's mainly due to what might be called flexible enablement," added King. "Cable and broadcast TV is an essentially static experience that's tied to wherever the equipment is located. Between cellular broadband, unlimited data plans for smartphones and increasingly ubiquitous WiFi, consumers can watch favorite programs wherever, whenever and however they choose."
High Bit-Rates and More Usage
A number of factors are combining to boost YouTube's traffic share.
"Globally, YouTube users are spending an average of 10 percent longer per video than they did last year, each user is watching over 10 percent more videos than last year, and there are roughly 15 percent more YouTube users globally than there were last year," noted Richard Broughton, director of broadband technology at IHS Technology.
Similarly, in the U.S., there are roughly 25 percent more Netflix Instant customers than there were at this time last year," he added.
Meanwhile, video quality is improving, meaning more data still.
"In addition to usage increasing, videos are steadily becoming higher quality, Broughton told the E-Commerce Times. "Higher resolutions typically mean more bandwidth, and increasingly users' broadband connections are able to reliably support these higher-quality streams."
Decline of P2P
As for falling PSP usage, one factor is the more widespread availability of legal alternatives, Broughton pointed out: "This means that for many consumers, it's simply less attractive to access your content via a P2P system."
Moreover, as services such as Netflix and Hulu offer reasonably priced monthly options, "there is no need to turn to peer-to-peer," Deeth said.
Last but not least, there's also the fact that legitimate file sharing has been replaced to a large extent by social media.
"Peer-to-peer networks will always be with us, but social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have become the go-to repositories for people who share photos and other sorts of data," added King. "In essence, social networking has commoditized file-sharing for the vast majority of people, leaving longtime players hurting for users."


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Justin Bieber + Jason Sudeikis Suffer From Bieber Fever in New 'SNL Promos'
Justin Bieber will commandeer 'Saturday Night Live' this weekend, as both host and musical guest, so another batch of promos has been released. This time, he pairs up with the always hilarious Jason Sudeikis, who is afflicted with Bieber Fever. They both are, actually, and they doubt there is a cure.
Sudeikis jokes that he wants to be the musical guest and now is as good a time as any since his weight fluctuates. They both joke about having Bieber fever, which visibly irritates the Biebs.
If you missed Da Biebs generating laughs with cast member Kenan Thompson, watch 'em here. Thompson also had a case of Bieb Feev.
A report about the content of the Biebs' episode has surfaced, which is of course subject to change. The dress rehearsal for 'SNL' is often different than what airs. So any of this can change at the whim of Lorne Michaels and the writers.
The opening monologue will have a Valentine's Day theme. No shock there, and that's been the rumor for weeks.
He is also slated to perform 'As Long as You Love Me,' which is not a current single, and 'Nothing Like Us,' the latter from his new, No. 1-charting 'Believe Acoustic' EP.
Maybe he'll smooch someone on this ep. He already got busy with a mannequin this week. Maybe he can engage in a "Sudeikiss."


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Chateau Teyssier 2002 Montagne Saint-Emilion 13.5 % vol. 7-08-06 $ 18.00
This wine has an average ruby red color. The nose shows dried cherry (dull), a good amount of spice and meaty plums. Cedar is also very present, if not even a tad overbearing. This is a lighter bodied wine on the palate with supple plumy fruit and mouth drying tannins. There is a good deal of spice and cedar-new-oak flavors, which seemingly over power some of the fruit. The wine drops off very quickly in the finish, short and forgettable. I welcome however the structure and flavor profile of Bordeaux again, even though it may be a slightly lackluster wine.


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Progress on sustainability - 2011 IKEA Sustainability Report
Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. Below are some highlights of how we made our business and our customers' everyday lives more sustainable during 2011. You can find out more in the 2011 IKEA Sustainability Report and if you would like to know how we work with sustainability, you can read The IKEA approach to sustainability – How we manage sustainability in our business.
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*The fiscal year (FY) 2011 of IKEA runs from September 1 2010 to August 31 2011.


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I'm changing the email subject since I *think* we have reached consensus that POST, on its own, is not enough. There needs to be some additional metadata, that has to be represented somewhere on the message, that identifies the actor or the action that is to be carried out on the message. I will try and enumerate several of the potential ways of representing the action so that we can debate the alternatives ;). They will all assume an order sent to example.com. VARIANT 1 - HTTP relative path POST http://ecommerce.example.com/processorder VARIANT 2 - HTTP Query POST http://ecommerce.example.com?action=processorder VARIANT 3 - Separate Server POST http://processorder.example.com VARIANT 4 - New HTTP Method PROCESSORDER http://ecommerce.example.com VARIANT 5 - SOAP Role POST http://ecommerce.example.com <SOAP:Envelope> <SOAP:Header role="urn:.../processorder"> </SOAP:Header> ... </SOAP:Envelope> VARIANT 6 - SOAP Header POST http://ecommerce.example.com ... <SOAP:Envelope> <SOAP:Header role="messagehandler"> <x.Actor>processorder</x.actor> </SOAP:Header> ... </SOAP:Envelope> VARIANT 7 - SOAP Body POST http://ecommerce.example.com ... <SOAP:Envelope> <SOAP:Header> ... </SOAP:Header> </SOAP:Body> <y.Order type="processorder"> ... </y.Order> </SOAP:Envelope> Are these enough, or are there further reasonable examples to consider that I've missed? Please suggest more if you can think of any. MY PERSONAL PREFERENCES My personal preference is for variant 6 (sorry Mark it's not URI's!) and here's why ... All the options that involve putting information in the URI (Variants 1 through 4) mean that the data is visible to anyone who sees the information go over the net. While this might not often be a worry sometimes it is. The simple fact, for example, that Microsoft was placing an order with Sun (or vice versa), could be the basis of some very interesting articles ... not that I am suggesting that either would do such a thing ;) On the other hand, if the data is recorded in the body of the message somewhere then it can be encrypted which helps ensure privacy. I'm not keen on Variant 5 (SOAP Role) as it means that, in theory, the message HAS to be handled by a SOAP node that can accept an order, unlike Variant 6, where you are targeting a SOAP node that can handle any message - it's my experience that, for eCommerce, having a general "front door" or gateway that can accept any eCommerce message is what implementors want to do as it makes it easier for them to put all the security, firewall protection, message logging, etc, in a single place. I'm also not keen on Variant 7 as the data is buried in the body of the message which means that you cannot work out what to do with the message unless you understand the semantics of the body of the message. So Variant 6 is the one I prefer. What do other people think? David -----Original Message----- From: Mark Baker [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 1:28 PM To: Burdett, David Cc: email@example.com Subject: Re: AR023.7.1 (was Re: Dead trout On Wed, Feb 19, 2003 at 10:59:52AM -0800, Burdett, David wrote: > OK, you might be able to use POST, but I think its meaning could be > ambiguous as there are different things you can do with an order, for > example: > 1. Send it to a supplier so that they can check it and provide a response > (as previously described) > 2. Send it to tax calculation service, provides the taxes due in a response > 3. Send it to an off-site archival service for long-term storage Sure. To distinguish between these things, you'd still use the POST method, but you'd just POST to different URIs identifying those different actors you mentioned (though much more granular than that wording suggests, as you'd have to send it to a supplier's "checking" resource, not just to some single URI where everything goes). > In all instances the content of the message is the same, but the action you > are requesting is quite different. I don't think we could use POST for all > three. The method, body, and headers of the messages may be identical, but the URI would be different. Like putting an "I love you" message in different mailboxes will have different results. 8-) > For this reason I would think there would be benefit in defining new terms > with appropriate semantics for each of the above such as: > 1. PROCESSORDER - Check this request for goods or services and provide a > response that indicates the extent to which you can satisfy it > 2. CALCULATEORDERTAX - Check the taxes due on this order and provide a > response that includes the taxes due > 3. ARCHIVE - Store the content of this message securely and provide an > identify by which it may later be retrieved Or how about just defining different types of resources, for example an OrderProcessor, Archiver, etc... Then, knowing the type, you could just POST your order to it. > Note that the first two are specific to the processing of an order and > therefore dependent on the content of the message while the last one is > generic and could apply to any message. Right. POSTing a vCard to an OrderProcessor would presumably result in a 4xx error of some kind. But POSTing to an Archiver, you could get back a 201 which would provide the resulting URI of the archived document in the response. > Does this type of approach make sense? *nods* Definitely, modulo the URI issue. > If it does then we can identify the principle that there the basic actions > in REST which have their own specific semantics and then additional actions > that can identify additional processes that are non REST that need to be > invented when required. Well, let's see what you think about the varying-URI idea... I'm not against what you're suggesting, I'm just hoping you can see the additional value in what I'm describing. MB -- Mark Baker. Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA. http://www.markbaker.ca Web architecture consulting, technical reports, evaluation & analysisReceived on Wednesday, 19 February 2003 18:07:44 UTC
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The state attorney general has reopened a review of the sale of the Nineteenth Century Club property on Union Avenue just as efforts by current and former club members to challenge the sale face a critical Monday fundraising deadline.
Attorney General Robert E. Cooper Jr. said in an Aug. 7 letter sent to Charles Cottam that his office was reopening the review following questions raised about the validity of the sale in a Shelby County Chancery Court lawsuit.
Attorney and Shelby County Commissioner Steve Mulroy calls on the state attorney general to not approve the dissolution of the Nineteenth Century Club and freeze proceeds from the sale of the Union Avenue property.
(Daily News/Andrew J. Breig)
"In light of this litigation and the allegations raised therein, the Office has determined that it should reopen its review of the matters referenced in our two previous letters and monitor the court proceedings," Cooper said.
Meanwhile, Chancellor Walter Evans said Thursday that the plaintiffs in the lawsuit have until the close of business Monday to come up with a $50,000 bond, which is designed to protect the owners of the property, Union Group LLC, from suffering any losses while the case is ongoing.
Last week, Evans issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the Union Group from doing any work on the property after two current and two former members of the club filed suit over the sale saying it did not meet the organization's bylaws or follow state law. That injunction could be lifted Monday if the plaintiffs don't raise the $50,000.
The current and former members allege the club's rules required all club members – not just the organization's leadership – to vote on the sale and that the Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act requires nonprofits disposing of major assets to get approval from Cooper's office.
Documents provided by Shelby County Commissioner Steve Mulroy, one of the attorneys working on the case for the plaintiffs, show only the club's executive committee voted on the sale, not the full membership.
"The state law makes absolutely clear that the sale had to be approved by a vote of the full membership, therefore the sale is void," said Mulroy during a mid-day press conference Thursday at the property. "We need to go back to square one. We need to give the members the chance to decide who they want to sell it to and we're hopeful, if given that opportunity, they'll say, 'Sell it to somebody who wants to preserve it not demolish it.'"
The Union Group acquired the property for $550,000 in January after winning a competitive bidding process, beating out a group that offered $350,000 and wanted to turn the property into a women's business center. Mulroy said that group and a Nashville-based buyer were still interested in acquiring the property.
The Nineteenth Century Club decided to donate the sale proceeds to the Children's Museum of Memphis. CMOM has used $50,000 to fund new exhibits. Mulroy said the club retained $15,000 and CMOM is keeping the remaining $435,000 in a segregated account.
Mulroy and state Rep. Joe Town, D-Memphis, called on Cooper to not approve the dissolution of the club and that he order the funds from the sale be frozen pending the resolution of the review and litigation.
"It may not have been done in compliance with state law," Towns said. "What we want to do is make sure it was done properly before this building is demolished."
The legal and political maneuvering over the future of the property kicked in to high gear this week.
State Sen. Jim Kyle, D-Memphis, asked officials with the Tennessee Historical Commission, which can offer incentives to encourage the rehabilitation of the building but has no authority to stop the demolition, to assist with local efforts to save the building.
A plan by some members of the Memphis City Council to declare a four-month moratorium on all demolitions of Memphis properties on the National Register of Historic Places – including the Nineteenth Century Club – was put off after questions surfaced over the legality of the moratorium.
The regal but decaying property on Union was built in 1907 by Rowland Jones, a Memphis lumber king.
In 1926, the 15,813-square-foot house was acquired by the Nineteenth Century Club, a philanthropic women's organization.
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