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Symposium to examine Louisiana exoneration case
October 14, 2011
|Former death row inmate John Thompson will share his powerful story about his experiences with the justice system on Nov. 3.
Former death row inmate John Thompson, founder and director of Resurrection after Exoneration, will share his powerful story about his experiences with the justice system during "Prosecutorial Immunity: Deconstructing Connick v. Thompson." The symposium is part of Loyola Week and presented by the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and Loyola's Journal of Public Interest Law. It will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 12:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. in the College of Law, Room 308. The event is free and open to the public. For $25, attorneys can receive 4.33 hours of CLE credit, including 1.5 ethics hours.
On March 29, 2011, the Supreme Court of the United States decided a landmark case involving Thompson, who was incarcerated for 18 years, including 14 years on death row in Louisiana's Angola Prison for murder and robbery. One month before his scheduled execution date, his investigator discovered exculpatory evidence that a prosecutor had intentionally suppressed. The discovery of this new evidence ultimately saved Thompson's life and led to his release from prison.
"The prosecutor in this case intentionally hid evidence that showed Thompson's innocence. The Supreme Court reviewed this case, and in effect, gave immunity to district attorneys' offices around the country," said Imre Szalai, associate professor of law at Loyola and one of this event's organizers. "The Supreme Court's decision makes it very difficult to hold prosecutors or government officials accountable for such wrongdoing, and if they would have held the district attorney's office responsible here, such accountability would have improved the administration of justice."
In addition to Thompson, the symposium will bring together distinguished experts who will discuss the many legal issues of the Supreme Court case, which has important implications for our criminal justice system and the accountability of local governments for the misconduct of its prosecutors. Speakers include Barry Scheck, a leading expert regarding the use of DNA evidence; Sheldon Nahmod, a leading expert regarding government liability for violations of civil rights; Bennett Gershman, a leading expert regarding prosecutorial misconduct; Denise LeBoeuf, director of American Civil Liberties Union's Capital Punishment Project; and several other experts and attorneys who were involved in this landmark litigation. Loyola College of Law professors Bill Quigley and Dane Ciolino will serve as moderators.
Visit the JPIL website for more information and a full schedule of speakers.
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The Center for Amputee Rehabilitation
Each year, more than 130,000 individuals in the United States undergo the amputation of a limb and face a challenging period of physical recovery. More than that, they must deal with a full range of complex psychological, emotional and social issues.
Kessler's team of amputee rehabilitation specialists understands this and works closely with each patient to help restore strength and confidence, regain function and mobility, and build an independent and rewarding life.
Our Approach
Studies show that where an individual goes for treatment can make all the difference in his or her recovery. Kessler, a specialized rehabilitation hospital, combines advanced medical, nursing and therapy care with innovative prosthetic technology to help individuals optimize life ahead. Our comprehensive approach to amputee rehabilitation focuses on the post-surgical, prosthetic and outpatient/reintegration phases to:
- address proper wound care and limb management
- increase an individual's strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance, and decrease pain
- provide the expert fitting and custom-manufacture of a prosthesis to meet personal lifestyle needs
- train individuals to use their prosthesis with confidence and comfort, and avoid complications
In fact, Kessler offers an unparalleled continuum of care – inpatient through outpatient – to enhance each patient's recovery, enabling individuals to build on the strengths and skills they have acquired.
Our Rehabilitation Team
- Patient Stories
Curtis"The C-leg® saved my life....I never thought I'd have to rely on it under such difficult circumstances,"
Gio"You learn how quickly your life can change … and you've just got to take it one day at a time."
Meet More Kessler Patients
Kessler's interdisciplinary amputee rehabilitation team draws on the expertise and experience of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists to ensure the delivery of quality care. This team includes:
- Physicians who manage our patients' complex medical needs around the clock
- Rehabilitation nurses who provide compassionate, evidence-based care to each patient
- Physical and occupational therapists who involve patients in an integrated and intensive treatment program for a minimum of three hours daily
- Psychologists who help patients deal with a range of emotional, social and/or behavioral issues
- Dietitians who ensure proper nutrition to promote healing and control diabetes or other conditions
- Case managers who carefully coordinate the individual's stay and discharge plans
Kessler Orthotic & Prosthetic Services
An integral part of the amputee rehabilitation team are our certified prosthetists who use the latest knowledge and technologies in the industry to customize the design, fit and manufacture of the most appropriate prosthesis. Among the many services and products available through Kessler Orthotic & Prosthetic Services are:
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) to improve socket fit and performance
- Materials that decrease prosthetic weight while enhancing strength
- Microprocessor-controlled knee joints
- Upgrades in the torsion and shock absorption for feet and ankles
Kessler Amputee Rehabilitation Clinic
Ongoing support is available to clients through our Amputee Rehabilitation Clinic. Here a team of clinicians – including a physiatrist, prosthetist, physical therapist and podorthotist – evaluate and monitor patients' progress. They quickly and effectively address any needs, problems or concerns that may arise, as well as make adjustments to current devices, introduce advances in prosthetic design and offer guidance to meet changing lifestyle needs.
Specialized Services
We recognize the unique needs of our patients and offer many specialized services to meet them, including vocational counseling, advanced wheelchair and seating options and the introduction to assistive devices and technologies. Our renowned Driver Rehabilitation Program helps individuals to develop the skills necessary to operate a vehicle safely, as well as to make recommendations for vehicle modifications.
Kessler's Peer Visitor Program, developed in cooperation with the Amputee Coalition of America, brings together patients and families with specially trained and certified amputee volunteers for peer-to-peer mentoring. In addition, Kessler offers a monthly Amputee Support Group, which gives amputees and their families the opportunity to share information, discuss common problems and learn from the experiences of others.
Our Outcomes
Studies show that patients treated at an acute rehabilitation hospital like Kessler have a higher level of functional independence and are more likely to be discharged home than those treated in other care settings. On average, Kessler patients have greater improvement during their stay and a higher level of functional independence upon discharge, based on national benchmarks that measure criteria such as locomotion and activities of daily living.
For More Information
For more information about Kessler's Amputee Rehabilitation Program, to arrange a tour or to discuss admissions, contact us or call Kessler's West Orange, Saddle Brook or Chester Campus.

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Acupuncturists use alternative healing therapies to help patients maintain good health, and, when necessary, to treat medical problems. They are part of the largest industry in the U.S. – the healthcare industry.
Acupuncturists work out of an office, either in a practice related solely to acupuncture, or in a practice with other alternative medicine providers, or in their home office. Demand for these services is greatly influenced by the economy, by what people know about acupuncture, and by what insurance companies and individuals will pay for the services. Alternative healthcare is a rapidly growing field – more and more patients, doctors, and health insurance companies are realizing the benefits of such therapies. Regular patients report better overall health, including better circulation and fewer illnesses. Some patients get acupuncture for specific reasons, such as the relief of headaches and back pain.
Acupuncturists generally work normal hours, under safe and clean conditions. Those that own their own practices also have to perform administrative duties and attract new patients. Solo practitioners usually earn more than salaried workers, at least after the practice is well established. They may have to work longer hours, though, to accommodate patients.
Acupuncture is an ancient practice, first developed in China about 3,500 years ago. Traditional Chinese medicine is based on the belief that all of the body's systems are interconnected in ways that Western medicine has only begun to recognize. Acupuncturists insert sterilized needles into some of the patient's body's 2,000 acupuncture points to balance the Qi – the life force that keeps the body's systems functioning normally. Acupuncturists must undergo years of training, and in most states they must be licensed (in any case, one should look for a licensed practitioner even if it is not required). Most also take continuing education classes, and many practice other types of traditional Chinese medicine, such as massage, moxibustion, and acupressure.


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Captain's Report
By Capt. Steve--
The Mission
Originally, the mission of the 350 SS was to keep the flock of loyal 310 SS customers from having to go out of brand when they wanted to trade up, but not all the way up to a 37. This 350 filled that gap quite nicely. But now that she's been around a while, her new mission is to remain consistent with the philosophy of maintaining the reputation that Formula was built on… quality. On that task, the 350 fulfills her goal quite nicely.
Handling and Ride
It's always a pleasure testing Formula boats because handling and performance is almost always stellar. In the case of the 350 SS it's business as usual. I found her to be an excellent performer, cutting the wakes of other boats, and even her own self generated wakes, with a clean slice and no pounding. Her 21-degree deadrise at the transom is a winning compromise between the soft ride of a deep-V hull and the speed possible from a flatter bottom. We were testing in a narrow waterway, and that means tight turns, and as expected, she bled off a lot of speed in the turns. You won't be able to crank and bank to the point where everyone and everything gets tossed around, and really… you don't want to. This is a boat that will keep your guests comfortable even if you don't have the presence of mind to do it yourself.
With an empty weight of 13,470 lbs. (6,109.9 kgs.), half fuel and four people onboard, we had a test weight of 14,686 lbs. (6,661.5 kgs.). With a pair of 430-hp Merc 8.2 MAG HO engines tucked into the stern, we reached a top speed of 53.3 mph (85.7 kph) at 4700 rpm. At that speed we were burning a combined 72 gph (272.5 Lph) while getting .74 mpg (.31 kpL) for a range of 114 miles (184 km). Best cruise came in at 3000 rpm and 29.4 mph (47.2 kph). Now I measured a fuel burn of 24.3 gph (92 Lph), which meant the boat got 1.21 mpg (.51 kpL) and a range of 187 miles (301 km). For a 35' (10.7 m) boat, she had surprising acceleration. We reached planing speed in only 4.9 seconds, cruised up to 20 mph in 7.7 seconds, and continued accelerating through 30 mph in 12.7 seconds.
The Tour Starting Forward
Heading up to the bow, you climb three steps molded into the dash and step through a center windshield walkthrough. The top latch on the walkthrough windshield is interconnected to the bottom, so there's no having to reach way down to unlock the lower latch. Stainless grab rails are conveniently placed to add safety and security as you head forward up the steps. Up front, minimal bow rails flank the sides. We had the optional remote spotlight (add $780) and Lewmar windlass with chain counter in the bow of our test model (add $5,210). Some may opt for the LED bow docking lights (add $690) and while they weren't on our test boat, believe me, they are blindingly bright.
Sophisticated Helm
As you step back into the cockpit Formula has dressed up the dash with burl wood accents and Livorsi instruments. An optional Garmin 740S color GPS (add $2,040) held a position in the center of the panel, and Mercury's SmartCraft display was to the right of that. Mercury's Digital Throttle System makes engine corrections a comfortable affair with zero feedback. While I found the 350 to have exemplary close quarters controllability, the benefits of the Axius sterndrive docking system joystick (add $16,120) cannot be understated. Among the standard features on the 350 are the Bennett trim tabs and trim indicators for precise control of engine attitude while running.
Comfortable Cockpit for Long Day Trips
Stepping back down into the cockpit, you won't be struggling to make everyone comfortable while entertaining along the way. Across from the helm is a port side lounger with room for two, but little room for stretching out lounger style. The usual lack of storage is underneath so as to provide headroom in the mid-cabin below.Stepping back to the aft cockpit is a port side wet bar for preparing the cold beverages and maybe a sandwich or two for the crew. A carry-on cooler is standard, but our model had a great space-saving cooler drawer (add $2,000). The Corian countertop has twin hinged lids for access to a concealed trash bin and a sink. In the storage locker below you'll find the battery switches and main breakers in the aft locker and the carry-on cooler in the other if you don't opt for the cooler drawer. While you will usually have a large conversation pit in the aft lounger that wraps around from the back of the helm to the port side walkthrough to the swim platform, you can convert the aft facing sun lounger into a full length sun pad or into a cool bed under the stars.
A large sole locker can store any gear you've brought aboard, unless you opt for a 7.3kw generator (add $13,545), which fits in this space. I continue to be impressed with the attention to detail and order by Formula. Noise suppression material, wire runs and conduits looked neat and orderly. Bringing up the aft hatch, the optional 496 MAG HOs (add $29,380) had enough room to easily do your daily checks and routine maintenance.
Swim Platform
The walkthrough to the swim platform is to port, and this is the boarding area if tied to a floating dock. If you're secured to a fixed pier, a wide non-skid caprail and stainless grab rail lead you to a step into the cockpit. The boarding gate opens inward, as it should. A fresh water shower is right at the entrance making it easy to get the sand off your feet, or wash off the salt water before boarding. The full beam swim platform comes out 32" (81.3 cm) from the transom, and walking space extends off to the sides. While the outdrives are tucked into the extended running surface, I'd like to see the reboarding ladder moved to the side to further protect feet from the sharp edges, but that's my nitpicky side. It's not like I jumped into the water to see if it's a problem. The aft facing rumble seat is very comfortable, and makes an easy conversion to a sunpad. Trunk storage is to starboard and all shore power, TV, and city water inlets are below.
Features Below
Just behind the stairs in the cabin is the aft cabin with enough room for a queen-sized bed and open enough to prevent claustrophobia. A mirror across the aft wall makes the room seem even larger. Forward of the aft cabin is a port side galley with beautiful cabinetry above in cherry accents and a microwave oven. Open storage across the back of the countertop is large enough for wine bottles or a loaf of bread and spices. In the top is a concealed trash bin cover, a concealed single-burner cooktop and an oversized stainless steel sink. Storage below includes a paper towel holder and three drawers for utensils. The refrigerator/freezer is over on the starboard side within easy reach of the galley.
The forward convertible dinette has Ultraleather upholstery and dual height matching table. This table easily stores away for more room to chat, installs for dinner, or drops down and becomes a large berth with filler cushions. Over on the starboard side above the refrigerator is the entertainment center. Our test model had a large Sharp LCD/TV with a DVD player built in. The standard stereo system is a Kenwood stereo. The TV is mounted on the front of the cabinet cover over the switch panel. The panel uses bright LED lights so you don't have trouble seeing which breaker you are about to turn off and there is an iPod cradle inside for your MP3 player. The full wet head has a VacuFlush toilet. The molded vanity has a Corian countertop with a separate pull out for the shower and a sink with faucet.
If you've been wanting to move up in size, without cutting back on power and performance, you now have a great choice with the 350 Sun Sport from Formula. Pricing with standard 377 MAGs is $319,200. While that may seem pricey, you get a lot of quality and detail which really makes a difference. This boat is built to last, and to think of it, I've never seen a bad looking old Formula.
Test Result Highlights
- Top speed for the Formula 350 Sun Sport (2012-) is 53.3 mph (85.8 kph), burning 72.00 gallons per hour (gph) or 272.52 liters per hour (lph).
- Best cruise for the Formula 350 Sun Sport (2012-) is 29.4 mph (47.3 kph), and the boat gets 1.21 miles per gallon (mpg) or 0.51 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 187 miles (300.95 kilometers).
- Tested power is 2 x 430-hp MerCruiser MAG HO.
Standard and Optional Features
Marine Electronics
|VHF Radio
|Battery Charger/Converter
|CD Stereo
|Head: Fixed
|Shore Power
|Trim Tabs
|Washdown: Fresh Water
|Water Heater
Exterior Features
|Outlet: 12-Volt Acc
|Swim Ladder
|Swim Platform
|Transom Shower
|Wet bar
|Bimini Top
|Cockpit Cover
Boats More Than 30 Feet
Hull Warranty
10 Years
Deck Warranty
|10 Years Yes
Engine Warranty
|5 Years Yes
Powertrain Warranty
5 Years
Gelcoat Warranty
2 Years
Blistering Warranty
|2 Years Yes
Accessories Warranty
|5 Years Yes
|ISO Certification NMMA Certification
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The Coming of Elijah
John Calvin writes on today's passage that Elijah's restoration "does not mean that John the Baptist restored them perfectly, but that he conveyed and handed them over to Christ, who would complete the work which he had begun ...Read More
The Transfiguration
In placing the transfiguration of Christ in between two predictions of suffering and death (Matt. 16:21–28; 17:9–13), God provides assurance that trouble will not always be the lot of His Son and His people. When adversity ...Read More


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By NBC's Alex Moe
NAPLES, FL -- Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich defended his immigration policy after days of criticism from other GOP contenders – reiterating that he does not support amnesty -- on Friday night before his largest crowd yet on the campaign trail.
Erik Kellar/AP
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich addresses a town hall meeting Friday at the Naples Hilton in Naples, Fla.
"I am not for amnesty for anyone. I am not for a path to citizenship for anybody who got here illegally," Gingrich told the crowd of roughly 750 people, many of whom were forced to stand in the hallway. "But I am for a path to legality for those people whose ties are so deeply into America that it would truly be tragic to try and rip their family apart."
The former House speaker, who is seen as one of the front-runners for the GOP nomination, has been taking some heat on his stance on immigration since Tuesday's debate. After the debate some of his Republican rivals – Michele Bachmann and Mitt Romney – have accused Gingrich of supporting amnesty, which the speaker said Friday night was misinformed.
"It speaks badly of any candidate who would deliberately repeat something which they know is not true," Gingrich told the packed crowd inside a Naples Hilton ballroom. Later, he added, "Ironically, in the Reagan Library debate I think most of them actually agreed with me," on my immigration policy.
Gingrich wants to model his immigration plan for illegals already in the country on the WWII model of the Selective Service System program, which allowed local communities to decide who would be drafted for war. He noted that the program "really tried to take general policy and give it a human face."
"I think the vast majority [of illegal immigrants] will go home and should go home and then should reapply. I do not think anybody should be eligible for citizenship," the former speaker said to loud applause in Southwest Florida with his wife, Callista, sitting in the front row of the audience. "I am suggesting a certification of legality with no right to vote and no right to become an American citizen unless they go home and apply through the regular procedures back home and get in line behind everybody else who has obeyed the law and stayed back there."
Gingrich has been rapidly rising in the polls recently despite questions raised about his ties with Freddie Mac and now on his policy on illegal immigrants. Back in the summer months, many Republicans and pundits wrote off the former speaker after more than a dozen of his staff quit unexpectedly.
"Remember, I was supposed to be dead in June or July," Gingrich said. "One side of that is that for a long period of time, they didn't pay any attention to me."
Gingrich and his wife are scheduled to sign books Saturday morning in Naples.


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The challenge for August was to come up with a soup or salad suitable for vegans. Thanks to everyone who contributed one of their creations. The roundup is short this month, but the submissions we received are sure to tempt and please your palate and certainly prove that vegan dishes are delicious, fulfilling and nourishing. I will announce the most popular submission at the end of the month with input from friends and family. Please vote for your favorite via email or in the comment section to help us come up with the winner for September's challenge. Neither my submission, nor Jacqueline's, is eligible for the vote.
Our first entry this month is from Janet of the Taste Space with a moist and creamy Chickpea and Tofu Tahini Scramble Salad. This dressed up tofu scramble has an intriguing blend of flavors and textures. Browned crumbled tofu, plump chickpeas and sweet cherry tomatoes are gently sautéed in a sauce consisting of tahini, homemade hummus, tamari and lemon juice and served on a bed of fresh spinach. This dressed up beauty will be on my menu quite soon. (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
My contribution to the vegan menu selection is this elegant Thai Mushroom Soup with Coconut. Mixed earthy dried and fresh mushrooms are simmered in a broth of shallots, fresh galangal, lemongrass, coconut milk, homemade green curry paste, tamari and a wee bit of sweetener. Subtle coconut milk tempers the rather bold and layered complexity of the seasonings, and the fresh lemon juice completes the dish with a vibrant flourish. (London, Ontario, Canada)
Rita of Rita Cooks Italian serves up FAGIOLINI CON SUGO DI POMODORO FRESCO (runner beans in fresh tomato and garlic sauce). I rather like the Italian name of this simple and graceful dish. This was Rita's solution to an abundance of runner beans. The delicately cooked beans are dressed up in an elegant tomato sauce seasoned with fresh garlic, fresh basil and chives. The liberal use of olive oil in the sauce certainly contributes some depth to this delightful side. (London, England, UK)
Johanna of Green Gourmet Giraffe welcomes spring with a Kale Potato and Quinoa Stew. Johanna originally set out to make a soup with fresh garden kale, but instead it evolved into a thicker pot full of nourishing vegetables. Onions, carrots, parsnip, cabbage and celery are lightly stir fried and then simmered in a homemade freezer scraps stock, along with potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomato paste, garlic, smoked paprika, quinoa, kale and cooked black beans and borlotti beans. The homemade vegan Parmesan that tops each serving adds a "salty and sharp cheesiness" to the stew. Pure comfort food that will warm and nourish on a cold chilly day. (Melbourne, Australia)
My dear friend Jackie and co-host of this monthly event shares one of her favorites that no doubt will become a favorite of mine too. My jaw dropped when I set my eyes upon this stunning Herbful Pasta Salad with Mushrooms. How distinguished is this light and zesty salad with chestnut mushrooms sauteed in olive oil and garlic, combined with Dishi Volanti pasta, and dressed with a mixture of fresh basil and dill, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar? The gourmet quality of this dish proves that gourmet does not necessarily mean complicated. (Scotland, UK)
Our final submission this month is from Helen of Fuss Free Flavours. This Tenderstem and Semi-Confit Tomato Salad might be fuss free, but it certainly will appeal to even the fussiest of eaters. Lightly cooked tenderstem broccoli comes together with rich tasting semi-confit tomatoes infused with fresh herbs and olive oil and served over some fresh spinach leaves, drizzled with some olive oil and fresh lemon juice for a fresh burst of flavor, and finally topped with dry toasted sesame seeds and chili flakes to add a crunchy texture and subtle touch of heat to the dish. (London, England, UK)
Jacqueline will be hosting the October edition of No Croutons Required. Check back at the beginning of the month for the theme.


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These Los Angeles museum wars may be perilous for those caught in the crossfire — trustees hit up for yet more cash, curators carped about, directors dreaming of how to be more expansive than thou, architects conjuring buildings ever-wilder — but I'm not losing any sleep over the clashes. It's like the fellow moaning about his tax troubles. Tax troubles mean you're rich.
Southern Californians without an arty dog in the culture fight are the winners. Even the Westside-Eastside aspect to the competition for more patrons and cachet is good for the public. First, the bucks-up Getty grabs the limelight with its limestone Brentwood parthenon. Then LACMA is the place to be, with the best museum restaurant ever, a hammerlock on Los Angeles's greatest contribution to contemporary art — the Light and Space magicians — and the promise of more arty controversy to come with the Zumthor building. Did someone say Hammer? No California cultural institution of any kind shines through a broader spectrum of literature, music, dance, art and political discourse. And the Hammer is free.
Not that, given traffic, an Eastsider can get there. Weeknights it'd be easier for a Sierra Madrean to get to an opening on the West Side of Manhattan — quick flight from Ontario — than one in Westwood. So the Norton Simon steps right up. So do gems like the Pasadena Museum of California Art and USC's newly acquired Pacific Asia Museum. And now the Huntington and MOCA roar back with the former's five new gallery rooms filled with contemporary American art — a small but rock-star collection, with a fine leavening of more idiosyncratic selections — and the latter with the Mike Kelley blockbuster, the entire Temporary in Little Tokyo filled with wild works by our most significant conceptual artist. An Angeleno. Who died two years ago. In a show put together not here but in Amsterdam. Whatever: MOCA was an early and avid Kelley promoter. And the show, which closes Sunday, is to die for.
Really die, I mean. You feel like dying, just a little, when you are there. The whole building has been darkened and filled like a fun house with screams, perversities, video screens of mock-sexy cowgirls, nightmare scenarios. I'm cringing through the galleries Thursday noon, having put off going for months, thinking I'm here so that you don't have to be. After weeks of onslaught the poor guards seem seriously, perhaps suicidally, depressed, seeking corners as far from the noise and billowing phalluses as they can, whispering little prayers, crossing themselves. I didn't want to upset them further by asking any questions; they might lash out. They hate contemporary art more by the minute. But the girls at the front desk are clearly art students. I ask them how they handle the noise all day. "We have adapted," one deadpans. "It's repressed," says the other. "But we are ready now to be professional baby-sitters."
Kelley was an extraordinary talent. He draws and paints like an angel. There is huge humor in this overflowing critique of our crass modern world. Teaching colleagues at CalArts and Art Center speak of Kelley's kindness and his care.
But if it's artistic serenity you seek, it's the new rooms at the swank Huntington you want. Leave the Old World behind and continue this focus on America and the West, curators. We find not just a Frankenthaler but the ethereal "Adriatic," not just a Sam Francis but the giant "Free Floating Clouds." A welcome new focus on black artists, including Altadena's Charles White. And a rediscovery of Henrietta Shore. Of the amazing "Cactus," Edward Weston said: "It is a great painting." Cool down this weekend with the great paintings in today's L.A. museums.
Larry Wilson is a member of the Los Angeles News Group editorial board. firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Conference: ALA Midwinter 2009
General Information
The 2009 Midwinter Meeting will be held in Denver, CO, from Jan 23–28, 2009. Check out the official conference page at:
Check out the 2009 Midwinter wiki at http://wikis.ala.org/midwinter2009/index.php/Main_Page.
The exhibits will be held Jan 23–26, 2009 at the Colorado Convention Center, located at 700 14th Street (map it). The Exhibits Opening Ribbon-Cutting will be held Friday, January 23, at 5:15 pm preceeding the All-Conference Opening Reception on the Exhibit Floor.
Emerging Leaders at Midwinter
EL participants will meet at Midwinter on Friday, January 23rd, for most of the day. Though ELs may be invited to participate in other conference activities, this day is the only required day for ELs to be at the conference.
EL Lodging at Midwinter
Want to share a room with another Emerging Leader to help lower costs and meet some neat people? Coordinate room-sharing here.
EL Activities at Midwinter
Want to go skiing? Check out the city? Sing karaoke with some other ELs? Coordinate activities here.


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EA strategy 'bankrupt' says ex-EA EVP
Former EA Mobile head Mitch Lasky blasts former employer, expresses amazement that company hasn't been acquired or management ousted.
Former EA Mobile head Mitch Lasky blasts former employer, expresses amazement that company hasn't been acquired or management ousted.
Publisher files suit after purported rights holder of famed bank robber demands "millions" for use of name in Godfather games.
Ministry of Culture shuts down online "godfather" and "mafia" games because they promote "violent culture."
Paramount ordered to pay family of Mario Puzo share of earnings from Electronic Arts games based on novel-inspired crime films.
Anthony Puzo takes Paramount Pictures to court for money earned off the mafia epic's EA-developed adaptation.
Film-inspired crime game will sport "RTS-like" view to control citywide crime empire in addition to "street-level, GTA"-esque action.
THQ's mutant-hunters, Sega's battle 'mechs, and Ubisoft's heroes on the half shell join Virtua Tennis 3 and the PS3 editions of the Godfather and the Elder Scrolls IV at retail.
A dozen more games expected to arrive on store shelves through March; Mario Kart 64 powerslides onto VC next week.
We muscle our way to the head of the Corleone family with the new controls and added features of The Godfather: Don's Edition for the PlayStation 3.
We grab a Wii Remote and get our hands dirty on our way to becoming the Don of New York City in The Godfather: Blackhand Edition.
The Don's Edition and Blackhand Edition of open-world gangster game to make use of new systems' motion-sensitive controllers.
Subtitles abound as product listings pop up for new versions of Southpeak's open-ended RPG, Ubisoft's next-gen dogfighter, and EA's gangster game.
Monolithic publisher transforming PC Tiger Woods developer Headgate into internal shop focused on Nintendo's new console.
Slate of new offerings for mob-movie-based game lets players unlock weapons and thugs, as well as the in-game money to actually purchase them for use.
EA's FIFA 07 hits the top spot in its first week of release; Kingdom Hearts II, Company of Heroes also enter the top 10.
Lego Star Wars II stays at the top for a second week, but it's all change elsewhere in the top 10.
This week's release calendar features wolf gods, pocket monsters, vicious mobsters, and your mug.
Nintendo releases roster of games for upcoming console; 30 by year's end, 41 third-party by end of March 2007, more than a dozen confirmed for launch.
We take care of a little family business with the final version of The Godfather for the Xbox 360.
The action adventure game based on the iconic film trilogy moves to the PlayStation Portable, taking with it most of the missions and adding a whole new turn-based strategy section ...
We pay our respects to a near-finished Xbox 360 version of The Godfather and check out some of its new features on the next-gen console.
EA's mobster saga is getting an unexpected makeover on the PSP. We get a look at the changes being made to Mob Wars.
We get a new look at the next-gen edition of EA's mobster epic.
Half a dozen games in development for Nintendo's new console; new games include installments of Harry Potter, SSX, Godfather, Tiger Woods.
Tiger takes his swings this October, NFL Street 3 announced for PlayStation 2, PSP; Half-Life Episode 2...not on the list?
Freshly merged retailers examine the world of exclusive releases with Tenchu DS while Sims fans look to be set for another item-based add-on and EA's gangster story apparently undergoes a ...
Ahead of the World Cup in Germany, football titles dominate the top five; X-Men: The Official Game is the highest new entry.
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Fans of the ABC Family series "Pretty Little Liars" took to Twitter in droves to discuss the summer finale, making the drama the most-tweeted-about TV show of the week, according to Nielsen's SocialGuide.
Viewers sent nearly 1.9 million tweets, as they turned to social media to mull plot developments, including a discovery that proves everything they thought they knew about the mysterious character "A" and the "A" Team might be wrong.
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According to the network, the episode generated more than 10,000 tweets a minute from about 637,000 contributors, peaking with 70,000 tweets in the show's final minute.
The episode averaged about 3.3 million viewers, according to Nielsen.
"Pretty Little Liars" bested WWE wrestling and the much-discussed reality show "Duck Dynasty" for the week of Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, according to SocialGuide, which measures Twitter discussions about TV programs.
This week's top 10 rankings are as follows:
- "Pretty Little Liars" (ABC Family), Tuesday, 1,892,028 tweets
- "WWE Monday Night RAW" (USA), Monday, 174,040 tweets
- "Breaking Bad" (AMC), Sunday, 138,699 tweets
- "Big Brother" (CBS), Thursday, 113,511 tweets
- "America's Got Talent" (NBC), Wednesday, 81,186 tweets
- "Bad Girls Club: Miami" (Oxygen), Tuesday, 75,472 tweets
- "Big Brother" (CBS), Sunday, 72,513 tweets
- "Duck Dynasty" (A&E), Wednesday, 68,275 tweets
- "America's Got Talent" (NBC), Tuesday, 67,000 tweets
- "Big Brother" (CBS), Wednesday, 63,979 tweets
Daniel Porter named head of WME's digital department
Cord-cutting reality: Pay-TV industry loses 217,000 subscribers
CBS and Time Warner Cable reach deal to end monthlong blackout
ON LOCATION: People and places behind what's onscreen PHOTOS: Biggest box office flops of 2013 PHOTOS: Celebrity production companies
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PHOTOS: Biggest box office flops of 2013
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Customer Spotlight
"The most important thing to remember when you are talking to a family is that they need you to listen and hear what they are saying. We strive to exceed the expectations of those families that we serve," said Jimmy Lucas, funeral director and co-owner of Lucas Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. Jimmy Lucas, along with his father, Jim Lucas Sr. own 19 funeral home locations across north Texas. Lucas Funeral Homes and Cremation Services has been a partner with Aurora over the span of 40 years.
Why do you think that family-owned funeral homes are so important to the communities that they serve?
"Tradition is very important to Lucas Funeral Homes and in our years of experience caring for families we have been able to develop and nurture close relationships with families and build trust in those communities that we serve. Because we are family owned, we pride ourselves on having special relationships with families in the community. Family owned funeral homes are so important in this industry because we tend to do things differently. We are able to make a decision on the spot because we cater specifically to those families that we serve."
How do you plan on leading your team through 2014?
"My plan has always been to surround myself with people in this industry who are passionate and caring, and driven by their heart to serve families. Our goals include getting everyone on the same page with the same mission, consistency throughout locations, and offering them more opportunities such as attending national conferences. We want to motivate them to learn and to continue to learn how to best serve our families."
As you mentioned earlier, providing training is of the utmost importance. What is on the agenda for training in 2014?
"The first thing that we are going to do is the kick off the year with extensive product training. The focus is to provide correct information using effective communication skills and understanding when the family is motivated to make a buying decision. Our second quarter focus will be cremation phone training as well as refining presentation techniques in the cremation arrangement conference. The remainder of the year will be focused on organization, productivity, and leadership skills."
How are you preparing you and your staff for this extensive training?
One of the things that I am most excited about is the implementation of progress evaluation forms. Lacy Robinson from Aurora has created self- reflection worksheets for every director to complete after the arrangement conference. This form will allow the funeral director what they felt worked in that arrangement conference and examine any challenges they faces. As we work to customize training programs and collaborate with Aurora, we will utilize these forms to address the issues and concerns that our directors face each and every day.
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The cutting of a ceremonial red ribbon unleashes a crowd of visitors to newly reopened Echo Park Lake.
Nearly two years after being fenced off, dug up, drained and refilled, Echo Park Lake reopened this morning to a flood of park-deprived fans, politicians, media and one Chinese dragon.
The crowd flowed into the park after mayor elect and former Echo Park resident Eric Garcetti cut a ceremonial red ribbon across an entrance to the park as Chinese drummers pounded away and church bells rang out. Within minutes, the park's new pathways, freshly planted lawns and landmark bridge were crowded with people exploring a landscape that was both new and familiar thanks to a multi million dollar clean up designed to improve water quality funded by Prop. O bonds. People posed with images of the Lady of the Lake Statue, fountains and, of course, the blossoming lotus in the background.
There were questions about some yellowed expanses of lawn, the accuracy of new informational signs and how park staff was going to maintain the new wetlands. But for the most part Echo Park Lake 2.0 got positive reviews.
"Today we celebrate the rebirth of a lake, of a park and a neighborhood," said Garcetti, who described the clean up of the lake as the "greatest" project" he had worked on. "Echo Park Lake is back."
The first batch of park visitors were fast to share their images on Twitter, Instagram. Here are some of their images and impressions:
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The report starts with giving brief country profile for Turkey, including general information and main economic indicators.
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The last chapter lists all major Turkish consumers of construction stone, as well as provides downstream markets characteristics.
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2.2.1. Producers of landscaping stone
- Cobbles and pebbles producers
- Curbstones producers
- Paving stone producers
- Rockery producers
- Producers of other landscaping stones
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- Aggregate and sand producers
- Artificial stone producers
- Basalt producers
- Granite producers
- Limestone producers
- Marble producers
- Sandstone producers
- Slate producers
- Travertine producers
- Producers of other quarry stone and slabs
2.3. Stone wares for construction purposes manufacturers, including contact details and product range
2.3.1. Producers of countertops, vanity tops and table tops
2.3.2. Producers of solid surfaces
2.3.3. Producers of stone carving and sculpture
- Fountains producers
- Pillars producers
- Producers of other stone carving and sculpture
2.3.4. Producers of tombstones and monuments
3.1. Export and import of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: volume, structure, dynamics
3.2. Export and import of setts, curbstones and flagstones: volume, structure, dynamics
3.3. Export and import of granite: volume, structure, dynamics
3.4. Export and import of sandstone: volume, structure, dynamics
3.5. Export and import of basalt, porphyry and similar stones: volume, structure, dynamics
3.6. Export and import of limestone: volume, structure, dynamics
3.7. Export and import of marble, travertine, ecaussine: volume, structure, dynamics
3.8. Export and import of worked monumental or building stone: volume, structure, dynamics
3.9. Export and import of crude and worked slate: volume, structure, dynamics
5.1. Downstream markets of Construction Stone in Turkey
5.2. Construction Stone consumers in Turkey
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It is obviously just a cloud, isn't it? Actually, no, it's not just any cloud. Updated.
Photographer Kent Phillips captured the Space Shuttle Discovery's on an early morning launch to the International Space Station, which happened 60 miles from his position at Orlando's Walt Disney World.
The light of the sun and the chemical properties of the shuttle's exhaust fumes did the (beautiful) rest. [Disney via Discovery]
Update: Reader Thomas E. Henz Jr sent me this octopus/Spaguetti Monster shot of the same event.


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Mitt Romney Addresses Immigration Before Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles, Calif. – Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, in a pointed speech before the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, blamed President Barack Obama for the battered economy and said he'd work with both parties to reform the country's immigration system.
In the speech delivered to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 33d annual convention in Los Angeles Monday afternoon -- GOP presidential nominee Romney blamed President Barack Obama for the 10 percent unemployment rate among Hispanics, higher than the national average of 8 percent.
He blamed both parties for failing to fix the broken immigration system.
"For years, Republicans and Democrats seem to have been more interested in playing politics with immigration than with actually fixing it," Romney said.
But as his campaign, and the Republican Party in general, has done often, the former Massachusetts governor saved his most pointed criticism about federal inaction on illegal immigration for Obama.
"Candidate Obama said that one of his highest priorities would be to fix immigration in his first year in office," Romney said. "Despite his party having majorities in both houses of Congress, the President never even offered up a bill. Like so many issues confronting our nation, when it comes to immigration, politics has been put ahead of people for too long."
Romney vows to reach across the political aisle to fix the immigration system. Details of the Romney campaign position on various aspects of immigration are on his website. He has expressed support for giving green cards to foreigners who study math, science and engineering in U.S. schools, and to undocumented immigrants brought to the country as children who commit to serving in the military. But he opposes most proposals for a pathway to legalization for people who are here illegally.
Obama, along with many Democrats, has blamed Republicans for the absence of a comprehensive immigration reform bill during his administration.
In polls, likely Latino voters consistently say they care most about the economy -- the focal point of Romney's campaign platform. Immigration, Latinos say in polls, is not a top concern -- but the tone with which it is addressed does matter, they stress.
Political observers and Latino community leaders claim Republicans turned off many Latinos during the GOP primary, when most of the candidates vying to be the party's presidential nominee took a particularly hard line on immigration. Romney, in particular, took a much harder line on immigration than any presidential candidate in recent history, political observers noted.
Romney has vowed to veto the so-called DREAM Act, a bill backed by Democrats that would create a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. He supports more security along the U.S.-Mexican border, official English legislation and making E-Verify, a fingerprint database that checks for immigration status, available nationwide.
"America is a nation of immigrants, and immigration is essential to our economic growth and prosperity," Romney said. "I want to preserve our heritage of robust legal immigration. And I want to make sure that those who abide by the law and wait in line to immigrate here legally are not at a disadvantage."
Latinos who favor immigration reform that would offer a pathway to legalization to certain undocumented immigrants have their misgivings about Obama, too, according to polls and interviews.
Many hold the view that Obama did not push comprehensive immigration reform with the same persistence and passion that he did healthcare reform, for instance. And there's also the record number of deportations -- roughly 400,000 a year, most involving people with no criminal record -- that have occurred under his watch.
Obama tempered the frustration somewhat in June, with his administration's announcement that it would suspend deportations for two years for undocumented immigrants under 31 years old who were brought to the United States as minors and who had no criminal record, among other criteria.
Critics called the move, known as "deferred action," an "election year ploy" that did not offer a permanent solution to illegal immigration.
The Latino vote is considered critical to a victory in the November presidential election. Some 21 million Latinos are eligible to vote; 12 million are projected to actually cast ballots.
Polls of likely Latino voters show that Romney trails far behind Obama among this bloc. Many polls show at least 60 percent of likely Latino voters favor Obama, and less than 30 favor Romney -- far below the 38 percent support among Latinos that the Romney campaign says it is hoping to get.
A record-breaking 10.2 million Latino voters cast ballots in the U.S. presidential election in 2008, and nearly 70 percent voted for Obama.
Romney has pushed the theme of free enterprise and entrepreneurial spirit in his campaign -- a theme he has often risen in appeals to Latinos, who account for many new small businesses. His message to Latinos and other Americans is that he would improve the economy by cutting spending and scaling back big government. Romney also says the Obama administration has made it difficult for small businesses to thrive; some of his ads on the issue have featured Latino small business owners.
"I know small business, not because I studied it in school, but because I lived small business," Romney said. "And I know that small businesses are being crushed by President Obama's policies. Too often, government regulators treat businesses like the enemy, and they crush them with an avalanche of regulations."
Obama's campaign is depicting Romney as favoring the rich at the expense of low-income and middle-class Americans. His campaign has warned Latinos and other voters that a Romney presidency would imperil the healthcare legislation that Obama pushed through Congress and that Obama supporters say would help the many Latinos who lack health insurance.
During his speech, Romney tried to deflect some of the criticism and said that the so-called Obamacare plan would cause health insurance premiums to rise and depress job creation.
"I will repeal and replace Obamacare with reforms that increase choice, slow down the runaway growth of insurance costs, and open the door to more new jobs," Romney said.
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