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#8 - kulfon (11/07/2012) [+] (29 replies)
It's strange but if you vote for Obama because he is black is ok , if you vote for Romney because he's white people call you ******* racist.
#18 - duudegladiator (11/07/2012) [+] (10 replies)Yes, because when you put it to race.. That is Democracy i tell you what.
******* uneducated assholes .
******* uneducated assholes .
#106 - Monibrava (11/08/2012) [-]**Monibrava rolled a random image posted in comment #473 at Death of Nyan Cat ** MFW Romney lost
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**straightjacket rolled a random image posted in comment #319599 at Anime & Manga ** MFW Obama won
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#16 - xsap (11/07/2012) [+] (3 replies)
most of the white people voted for obama...
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#35 - iizsimon (11/07/2012) [+] (2 replies)
Wait, I'm white but I approve of obama winning the elections...
What am I?
What am I?
#4 - anonymous (11/07/2012) [+] (9 replies)
i still find it confusing that Romney got votes
#161 - Duststorm (11/08/2012) [-]**Duststorm rolled a random image posted in comment #1669418 at MLP Friendly Board ** MFW Obama won.
#52 - anonymous (11/07/2012) [+] (23 replies)
GOPers just don't get it. They reason they lost is because their policies are abominable and yes, evil: (1) put the poor in a worse position by cutting benefits, (2) give the bloated and wasteful military another two trillion dollars, (3) suppress the vote of Blacks, Hispanics and students and brag in public how discriminating against them will ensure Romney's election, (4) tell women you are going to control their sex lives and make life decisions for them and if they don't like it, well they'll be put in jail for having an abortion, (5) also, tell women that a state sanctioned trans vaginal ultrasound rape awaits them if they seek an abortion, (6) Tell young people brought here in their childhood to "self-deport", (7) Praise the transfer of wealth from the middle class to the top 1%, (8) Praise the fact that billionaires pay a lower tax rate than a nurse or cop, (9) tell the elderly and the soon to be elderly that you are going to destroy Medicare and they will only have to pay an extra $6400 out of pocket, (10) boast about how you are going to reduce social security, (11) praise the law that allows billionaires to purchase senators and representatives and elections and (12) run a hate-mongering and racist campaign calling the President a commie, lazy, shiftless and brag how you will not work with him and plan to destroy him. And now they wonder why they got clobbered by Obama!
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How It All Began
In 1969, Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, proposed the first nationwide Earth Day to help put environmental issues onto the national agenda. "It was a gamble," he recalls, "but it worked."
A year later, on April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated both in Washington, D.C., and on college campuses throughout the country. An estimated 20 million Americans participated in events calling for a healthy, sustainable environment.
Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, city dwellers and farmers, businesses and labor leaders. An estimated 20 million people participated in events calling for a healthy, sustainable environment. The first Earth Day helped the national push to create the United States Environmental Protection Agency and to pass the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. Senator Nelson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor given to civilians in the United States, for his role as Earth Day founder.
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In 1989, teacher and rain forest advocate Matt Diller led a small group that organized the first St. Louis Earth Day Festival. The popularity and success of local and national events in 1990 for the 20th Earth Day, prompted organizers to find ways to educate St. Louisans about Earth Day, every day. In 1994, the renovated EarthWays Home opened for this purpose, later becoming Missouri Botanical Garden's environmental education center.
In the meantime, the St. Louis Earth Day Festival continued to grow until St. Louis Earth Day (the organization) was incorporated as its own non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status in 2002. With independent status, the organization grew to include year-round programming, so that the mission of making Every Day earth day continues in new, innovative ways, like through our award-winning Recycling On the Go event-greening program.
This widely celebrated community event has grown in leaps and bounds since its conception over 25 years ago. In addition to the Festival, now held on the Muny Theater grounds in Forest Park, stewardship projects and activities at cultural and educational institutions have all become part of the annual Earth Day celebration in Forest Park and beyond. An annual Earth Day Symposium, attended by government representatives, professionals, and interested citizens, brings fresh ideas to the area on the latest concepts in sustainable restoration and development. Numerous events in communities and schools across the region makes observance of the Earth Day holiday accessible to all.
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Colorado governor signs landmark gun bills
DENVER Colorado's governor signed bills Wednesday that place new restrictions on firearms, signaling a change for Democrats who have traditionally shied away from gun control in a state with a pioneer tradition of gun ownership and self-reliance.
The legislation thrust Colorado into the national spotlight as a potential test of how far the country might be willing to go with new gun restrictions after the horror of mass killings at an Aurora movie theater and a Connecticut elementary school.
Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper signed bills that require background checks for private and online gun sales and ban ammunition magazines that hold more than 15 rounds.
The debate in the Democratic-controlled Legislature was intense, and Republicans warned that voters would make Democrats pay. The bills failed to garner a single Republican vote.
The bills' approval came exactly eight months after dozens of people were shot in Aurora, and a day after the executive director of the state Corrections Department, Tom Clements, was shot and killed at his home. Hickenlooper signed the legislation right after speaking with reporters about Clements' slaying.
Hickenlooper said large-capacity magazines "have the potential to turn killers into killing machines." He also said he realized some gun owners may be inconvenienced but that "the potential for damage seems to outweigh, significantly, the inconvenience that people would have," he said.
The bills signal a historic change for Democrats in a state where owning a gun is as common as owning a car in some rural areas.
"He just slapped rural Colorado right in the face," said Republican Sen. Brophy, who represents an eastern plains district. "They are overwhelmingly upset about this."
Both bills take effect July 1. People who currently own larger-capacity magazines will be able to keep them.
At the signing ceremony, Hickenlooper was surrounded by lawmakers who sponsored the bills, and relatives of mass shootings. Hickenlooper also signed requiring buyers to pay fees for background checks.
Each time he signed a bill, applause erupted from lawmakers and their guests, who included Jane Dougherty, whose sister was killed in the attack at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn.; Sandy Phillips, whose daughter was killed in Aurora; and Tom Mauser, whose son was killed in the 1999 Columbine shooting in Colorado.
Phillips, who lost daughter Jessica Ghawi, reminded Hickenlooper that it was the eight-month anniversary of the theater rampage.
"You've given us a real gift today," she told the governor.
Later, Phillips added: "Thank you so much. You're leading the entire country."
Dougherty thanked Hickenlooper with tears in her eyes. Mauser also expressed gratitude.
"I knew it would be a long haul," he said. "But I had faith in the people of Colorado."
Democratic Rep. Rhonda Fields, who represents the district that includes the Aurora theater, said the governor had signed "common-sense legislation."
"Gun violence is a problem nationwide, and sadly in the state of Colorado, we are all too familiar with some of these tragedies," Fields.
Lawmakers debated firearms proposals after the Columbine High School shooting, and began requiring background checks for buyers at gun shows. But nothing they did then was as sweeping as the proposals they took up this year.


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I too, would like to see those examples because I know there isnt any.<quoted text>
I call BS. provide examples of the lack of compassion displayed by Aggie and Synergy.
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#7406 Apr 21, 2013
You can just take it to the chaplain, partner. I don't CARE what you think of me. BTW, your last two sentences describe your president to a T. Your entire post is nothing more than textbook left wing drivel. I feel fine being considered ordinary by you as I'm sure you feel fine being considered LESS THAN ORDINARY by me.
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#7407 Apr 21, 2013
Cartoons? Figures. Actually, they're a little above your paygrade.
#7408 Apr 21, 2013
Do you really think I need a lesson in insults? I meant CN is beneath you and Synergy in intelligence. Not as a person. When all you have to reply to him is one word insults it shows a total lack of compassion to his point of view. I have very little compassion for anyone. Mainly just children.
#7409 Apr 21, 2013
For you to use that name as your ID is an insult to him, because you're a dummy. You better hope nothing happens to this great nation. If it does I bet you'll become real submissive real quick. For anyone to try and justify abortion as a woman's right is complete stupidity. What about a baby's right to live?
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#7410 Apr 21, 2013
I'm going to jump in here. I have given the one or two word replies, so I'll answer. Obviously, you've not read CN's posts. For you to even suggest that a conservative show HIM compassion is reprehensible. I have absolutely NO COMPASSION for his point of view. Are you for real??????
#7411 Apr 21, 2013
If there were no people like him. Then who would you have to argue with? Is everyone that doesn't agree with you a troll?
#7412 Apr 21, 2013
We are one nation under god.
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#7414 Apr 21, 2013
You OBVIOUSLY have NOT read HIS posts. I am beginning to think that YOU are CN. You are deliberately being obtuse.
I am going to be just as ridiculous as you. Yes, EVERYONE who doesn't AGREE with me is a TROLL. There. MOVE ON. Sheesh...
#7415 Apr 21, 2013
He is a troll and so are a couple of more on here. He is just plain nasty.
#7416 Apr 21, 2013
You're as hard headed as they come to the point of being absurd. Guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Sheesh...
#7417 Apr 21, 2013
I assure you he is no nastier than me.
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#7418 Apr 21, 2013
I'm hard headed because you are being impossible? Just move on. I'm not an OLD DOG, however, YOU are being a JERK. Here is an idea. Why don't you ask CN to show some compassion? What a novel idea. Yes. Post to CN that he should show some of the compassion that you are so h*ll bent on to the conservatives. Can't wait!
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#7419 Apr 21, 2013
The whole point of the First Amendment was that no one religion would be considered the STATE religion - as the Church of England was the state religion of England and enjoyed privileges above other religions. The letter from Jefferson from which the "wall of separation" quotation is lifted is to a group of Baptist ministers who feared a state religion would be established in the United States. His point was to assure them that people would be free to worship as they please. No where is there intent that the First Amendment requires that the public arena be "free from religion" - which is the tack so many of the Left try to take. In "Notes on the State of Virginia" he asks "Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God?" As president he signed bills appropriating funds for chaplains in the military and in Congress. Freedom OF religion - absolutely. Freedom FROM religion - a complete twisting of intent.
#7420 Apr 21, 2013
Well you must be him then, just posting under different aliases. It is just totally uncalled for.
#7421 Apr 21, 2013
That would be from the 1954 revision of the Pledge of Alligence, just a tad later than the US Constitution which is the founding document of this country.
The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy (18551931), who was a Baptist minister, a Christian socialist,[3] and the cousin of socialist utopian novelist Edward Bellamy (18501898).
(American Exceptionalism)
Prior to February 1954, no endeavor to get the Pledge officially amended succeeded. The final successful push came from George MacPherson Docherty. Some American presidents honored Lincoln's birthday by attending services at the church Lincoln attended, New York Avenue Presbyterian Church by sitting in Lincoln's pew on the Sunday nearest February 12. On February 7, 1954, with President Eisenhower sitting in Lincoln's pew, the church's pastor, George MacPherson Docherty, delivered a sermon based on the Gettysburg Address titled "A New Birth of Freedom." He argued that the nation's might lay not in arms but its spirit and higher purpose. He noted that the Pledge's sentiments could be those of any nation, that "there was something missing in the pledge, and that which was missing was the characteristic and definitive factor in the American way of life." He cited Lincoln's words "under God" as defining words that set the United States apart from other nations.
President Eisenhower had been baptized a Presbyterian very recently, just a year before. He responded enthusiastically to Docherty in a conversation following the service. Eisenhower acted on his suggestion the next day and on February 8, 1954, Rep. Charles Oakman (R-Mich.), introduced a bill to that effect. Congress passed the necessary legislation and Eisenhower signed the bill into law on Flag Day, June 14, 1954.[17] Eisenhower stated "From this day forward, the millions of our school children will daily proclaim in every city and town, every village and rural school house, the dedication of our nation and our people to the Almighty.... In this way we are reaffirming the transcendence of religious faith in America's heritage and future; in this way we shall constantly strengthen those spiritual weapons which forever will be our country's most powerful resource, in peace or in war."[18]
The phrase "under God" was incorporated into the Pledge of Allegiance June 14, 1954, by a Joint Resolution of Congress amending §4 of the Flag Code enacted in 1942.
...One objection[22] states that a democratic republic built on freedom of dissent should not require its citizens to pledge allegiance to it, and that the First Amendment to the United States Constitution protects one's right to refrain from speaking or standing (also a form of speech).[21] Another objection lies in the fact that the people who are most likely to recite the Pledge every day, small children in schools, cannot really give their consent or even completely understand the Pledge they are taking.
#7422 Apr 21, 2013
I'm promise you I'm not him. I don't even like Columbus.
#7423 Apr 21, 2013
Without God there will always be something missing. It's our duty to teach them to understand the pledge they are taking and if you don't consent to it you're not an american.
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Certainly the nugget grinder would disagree with you.
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Remember how you earned the name you post under?
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Is there a good CD cycle of the 32 Piano Sonatas by LvB that are recorded on the various period fortepianos that existed during the time at which each sonata was composed?
Is there a good CD cycle of the 32 Piano Sonatas by LvB that are recorded on the various period fortepianos that existed during the time at which each sonata was composed?
Dunno. However... I can heartily recommend the Peter Serkin recordings of the late sonatas.
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This is what Ronald Brautigam said about his marvellous series:
My plan is to use three different [copies of] historical pianos, all built by the formidable Paul McNulty. I will use a five-octave Walther (c. 1795) for the music composed in Bonn, before 1792; a five-and-a-half-octave Walther und Sohn (c. 1805) for the early- and middle-Viennese sonatas, variations, and piano pieces (roughly up to op. 53), and a copy of an 1817 Graf for the later works. I could have used a Broadwood, or a Streicher, but wanted to do the whole project on Paul McNulty's pianos. If it hadn't been for his instruments, I would never have been able to reach this level of playing, and would probably have abandoned playing historical pianos a long time ago. His pianos produce just that sound I've always looked for in Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, and have, over the last years, been a great inspiration to me.
Brautigam is a modern must. Glorious playing, great instruments and spectacular recordings on SACD by BIS.
However, the older one, but also well recorded, with Paul Badura-Skoda (released on Gramola) is an excellent choice and a sure bet.
I agree with the Brautigam. I have this one, and want more.
Also, I've always been a big fan of Anthony Newman.
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I've long admired Melvyn Tan's recordings of the sonatas on fortepiano, though he never finished a complete set.
lol, I read "Beethoven Piano Sonatas on prepared fortepiano". That would be fun.


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Why so serious, Office? After all the Halloween festivities were said and done, it was time to get down to business on The Office this week, and what business it was. Pam tries to bond with Jim's big bros, Dwight devises the perfect big red way to taunt Andy, while Michael and Holly face the consequences of their smooch in front of David Wallace. What becomes of Michael and Holly? Does Pam fit in? Did Andy retaliate? Let's find out!Before we begin, I wanted to let y'all know I'm filling in for Shahzad this week while he's on paternity leave. That's right! So make sure to congratulate him on his new little lady!Normally, I'd say nothing can top a birth, especially a real-life one, but the cold open proved me oh so wrong. Let's just call it Awesomeness from now on. It's Halloween and everyone's decked out in a costume. Dipped in bubblegum pink and a blonde wig, Kelly tumbles into the office on her heels, telling Phyllis (Raggedy Ann) that she's Carrie Bradshaw. Phyllis offers to help her walk, but Ryan intervenes. Hair slicked back and draped in suspenders, he says he's none other than Gordon "Greed is Good" Gekko. The irony is lost on Kelly, who thinks he's from the Geico commercials.And then we get the Best. Costume. Ever. Creed, invoking the spirit of Heath Ledger's macabre Joker, dashes up to Oscar (Uncle Sam) and hauntingly teases, "Let's put a smile on that face." Positively epic! Creed is officially the creepiest guy ever, but he wins at life. Oscar is impressed, but Kevin is peeved; he had been up at 4 am working on his Joker look, and what a lovable Joker he was. Keeping in line with is cat lady, Andy, in fur-lined lionness garb (where can I find that fur diaper?) asks Jim what his "sweet 'stume" is. Jim's "Dave." He guesses Andy's a cat. Wrong. "We were looking for kitten." Pam phones Jim to tell him of her dilemma. Turns out stuffy corporate doesn't do Halloween and Pam didn't get the memo (get it?), so she has shown up to work in Charlie Chaplin regalia. She can't even take off her hat because then she'll look like Hitler.And it doens't end there. We have a third Joker on our hands, this time courtesy of Dwight, who needs two mistimes his elevator cue. "Wanna see a magic trick? I'm gonna make a pencil disa-"Cue credits. And now the main three storylines:Jim/PamPraise the lord. We got more Pam screenage this week than since the season started combined, I think. Jim's heading to New York to meet for lunch with Pam and his older brothers, Tom and Pete, to celebrate the engagement. Pam decides it'll be fun to prank Jim with his brothers, and comes up with an idea to tell him she lost her ring in ceramic class. They think it's lame and propose they goof about how artists will never make bank in their careers. Pam reluctantly agrees, and the hits just kept coming ("How much money does an artist make?"), causing Jim's face to contort in every which way possible. The two finally confess they were pranking him and Pam gives Jim a solemn "got you." The scenes were awkwardly painful to watch since Tom and Pete came off as the biggest d-bags ever, but it all makes sense at the end. At least to me. Jim receives a text from them welcoming Pam to the fam. The prank wasn't on Jim - it was on Pam. They wanted to see if she can take it and hang with the Halperts. So they're not complete asses, right? Hopefully. It's nice to see where Jim learned all his pranking skills from too. Speaking of pranks...Dwight/AndySo Andy's won Angela (for now). Dwight still knows where to hit him where it hurts. Opting to "go casual," Dwight shows up in a Cornell sweatshirt, vexing Andy to no end, who states that non-Cornellians shouldn't be allowed to wear the sacred colors. Oh, but Dwight is! Or he will be. He's applying to Cornell to "better myself through higher education, and if it makes Andy angry, so be it." He continues to torment Andy by trying to make small talk, hanging a Cornell flag over his desk, busting out the Big Red Bear bobblehead (next to the Dwight one, natch) and asking him which a cappella groups to join. Attempting to put an end to things, Andy says he'll conduct Dwight's interview on behalf of the school, which Dwight gladly accepts. And the interview! Dwight names his role models as Dane Cook, Jack Bauer and Eli Whitney. Duh! But unimpressive to Andy. He asks for Cornell's eighth president, whom Dwight names, but Andy says it's wrong because that wasn't the seventh president. Jotting down notes, Dwight says he's evaluating interviewers for Cornell, which leads to overlapping bickering. "Applicant blackmail." "Suspect motives." "Head shaped like a trapezoid." Dwight ultimately announces he's withdrawing and will apply to Dartmouth, "ever heard of it?" Oh, snap.Michael/HollyNo pranks needed here...unless the whole show was punking us in the end. Due to their smooch last week, Holly is transferred back to the Nashua, NH branch. There are about 57 things wrong with that statement. My biggest complaints? First of all, I still don't understand why by-the-books Holly Flax would make out with her colleague in front of her superior. Secondly, when Holly joined Scranton last season, she basically told Michael it was a new job, not a transfer. Thirdly, this only means the inevitable since we all know Amy Ryan was only signed on for a few episodes - Michael and Holly break up. Michael and Darryl shepherd Holly back to Nashua, all happy-go-lucky at first because they're totally going to do the long-distance thing and visit each other every weekend. Their content is punctuated with a "Life is a Highway" sing-along. But things slowly start to go south. Midway (four hours in), Holly beings to sob. Michael asks if it's allergies and the most fantastic inquiry ever: "Did Darryl touch you?" Amazing! No, he didn't, by the way. At the gas station, Holly tells him she doesn't think it's going to work, but Michael is determined to follow Tim Gunn's mantra because Holly is so far above the four women he's dated in the past decade. Trying his best to sway Holly, he suggests talking on Bluetooth en route to and from each other, and claims they belong together like Romeo and Juliet or peanut butter and jelly. Nevertheless, he breaks down and says they can't break up because he'll go back to Jan and he hates Jan. Not even Rascal Flatts can light things up. Once in Nashua, everyone unpacks silently. Darryl hands Michael the last bag - his - but Michael tells him to put it back. He's going to ride back with him. He then walks into the house and embraces Holly in a hug. Heartbroken, Michael speaks nary a word on the way back. "Breakups hurt," Darryl says. "We didn't break up," Michael responds, a single tear rolling down his cheek. Darryl tells him to sing the blues, and that they do.And finally the tag:Andy decides it's his turn to go casual and shows up decked out in a straw hat, overalls (nothing underneath) and a crate of beets, from "Bernard Farms," which grows the best beets in the states. He tries to take a bite. "You're supposed to cook these, aren't you?" "Cornell," Dwight scoffs, and chomps on his raw beet.After such a fantastic high in the opening, the rest of the ep felt a little, well, low. Not in a bad quality way, just a sad way. The Dwight/Andy stuff was great, and look at that dedication! You'd think Dwight would've been all about controlling the office in Michael's absence. He's clearly learned a lot from Jim, who's clearly learned a lot from his bros. And Michael and Holly. Sigh. So perfect in this unperfect world. But perhaps a perfect match isn't everything since neither of them could step up to move for the other. What did you think? Does Christopher Nolan need to give Creed a call? Did you cringe like crazy during Tom and Pete's "prank"? Will Michael and Holly get back together? Is "Life is a Highway" your car jam too? And why are there, like, no talking heads this season?! What did we get, a handful?
Why so serious, Office? After all the Halloween festivities were said and done, it was time to get down to business on The Office this week, and what business it was. Pam tries to bond with Jim's big bros, Dwight devises the perfect big red way to taunt Andy, while Michael and Holly face the consequences of their smooch in front of David Wallace. What becomes of Michael and Holly? Does Pam fit in? Did Andy retaliate? Let's find out!
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fresh calamari, lightly fried w/spicy tomato sauce.
steamed mussels with choice of marinara sauce or garlic white wine sauce.
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eggplant lightly fried, rolled with melted smoked mozzarella and fresh basil served with house tomato sauce.
cannellini beans sauteed with broccoli rabe and spicy italian sausage.
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grilled calamari, artichockes, asparagus and eggplant.
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little ear pasta tossed with broccoli rabe, spicy sausage, and fresh pecorino romano cheese in a garlic olvie oil.
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gorganzola cream sauce and toasted pine nuts.
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Artrageous: An Affair of the Art 2014
Benefiting the Dallas Museum of Art's teen educational programs
Saturday, September 20, 2014
An Affair of the Art has been the city's premier event for young professionals for the past two decades, raising more than $2 million for the DMA since its inception. Last year's event was a record-breaking success—over 500 of Dallas's young leaders attended the soiree, raising the funds to completely underwrite a year's worth of teen educational programs at the DMA. Proceeds from the gala will again support programs for teens at the DMA, programs that fill an important community need by providing youth with creative ways to learn about and connect with art.
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The Green Man (1956)
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Alistair Sim plays a mild, innocuous little watchmaker who spends his off-hours as a professional assassin. His present target is windbag cabinet member Raymond Huntley. After various misfire attempts, Sim plants a bomb in a small radio and waits for the tube to warm up--but the authorities by now are on to him. The Green Man has some excellent setpieces, notably a droll snatch of black humor involving a body stuffed in a piano. The film's only debit is that, in the play upon which it is based, Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat's Meet the Body, Sim's character is secondary, almost peripheral. By reshaping the film into a star vehicle, much of the play's intimate (albeit ghoulish) charm is dissipated. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi … More
- Rating:
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- Genre:
- Drama , Action & Adventure , Comedy
- Directed By:
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Lazard Ltd (NYSE:LAZ) announced today that its subsidiary Lazard Group LLC ("Lazard Group") is commencing an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2020 (the "Notes"). The Notes will be issued by Lazard Group and will be offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of Lazard Group.
Concurrently with the Notes offering, Lazard Group is commencing a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for any and all of its outstanding 7.125% Senior Notes due May 15, 2015 (the "Existing 2015 Notes"). Lazard Group currently expects that it will exercise its right to optionally redeem any and all Existing 2015 Notes not purchased by it in the Tender Offer at a make-whole redemption price, calculated in accordance with the indenture governing the Existing 2015 Notes.
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Oops... looks like I'm a week late on this one! We were on a little family mini-vacation and this is the first chance I've had to get back to this board since!
I'm reading Twilight's Dawn by Anne Bishop. It's the 9th book in her Black Jewels series and it's just as good as the first! I'll probably finish it tonight; it's sitting beside me now, just calling out my name. :smileyhappy:
Now that Easter has passed (I did dress for church, but changed into comfy clothes for the family gathering -- exchanging sneakers for the Easter egg hunt was definitely a must!), we've got DD's 24th birthday coming up next weekend. Trying to plan a weekend get-away for that; she loves hitting flea markets and vintage stores and it's beautiful weather to do just that!
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MOUNT VERNON — It almost seemed like an extended version of Monday's All-Star three-point shooting contest — at least for the boys.
The 34th Mount Vernon News All-Star Senior Showcase started out raining 3-point shots and looked, at first, like it was going to be a blowout. Eventually, it became one of the better All-Star matches in recent memory in a high-scoring, triple-overtime shootout that gave players on both sides something to shout about.
Despite being down 23-3 in the early going, the Senior-Stars came back to defeat the All-Stars, 130-129.
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Meridian Behavioral Healthcare is a private nonprofit that aids those affected by mental illness and substance-use disorders in and around North Central Florida. Its main campus is located in Gainesville at the corner of Williston Road and Southwest 13th Street, […]
First Debby, now Isaac could soak the state
By Lindsey Zionts on August 22nd, 2012 | Last updated: July 22, 2013 at 4:06 pm
With the news of Tropical Storm Isaac many in North Central Florida are questioning how residents would handle the storm, especially after many have yet to recover from Tropical Storm Debby. Florida's 89.1, WUFT-FM's Lindsey Zionts spoke to Red Cross official […]
Some residents still need shelter in north Florida
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One week ago, a tropical storm swept across North Central Florida, flooding many homes and sending resident out of their homes and into shelters. WUFT-FM's Catherine Awasthi reports how the Red Cross is still providing shelter for those waiting to go […]
Red Cross opens distribution sites for supplies while shelters remain open
By WUFT News on June 30th, 2012 | Last updated: July 23, 2013 at 8:51 am
Official Red Cross Press Release: Melanie Saxon (352) 258-6304 Christian Smith (904) 307-7110 Red Cross Opens Distribution Sites for Supplies while Shelters Remain Open The following Red Cross sites are open for distribution of supplies which include coolers, comfort kits, […]
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Clay County damage assessment efforts begin
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Official Press Release Initial reports from damage assessment crews lead county officials to believe the damage reports for flood waters associated with Tropical Storm Debby may exceed initial estimates. Crews assessed the following areas: Aquarius Concourse Arora Blvd. North Bellair […]
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This dish has become an annual event in our household, but I do make slight additions to the recipe base. A can of seasoned diced tomatoes, garlic cloves as well as Italian Sweet Sausage seem to give it the needed "oomf" that most basic Hoppin John recipes lack. I suppose one could also say that changing the recipe no longer makes it Hoppin John, but I'll leave that up to you to decide! In the meantime, enjoy it!!!
I liked this but my partner (who usually loves bean dishes) asked me never to make it again. It came out just fine (peas tender, rice perfect, very little liquid remaining) but it lacked.... something (yes I added hot pepper). I even baked corn bread but couldn't find "greens" in Luxembourg. Next time I'll serve as a side dish with fried chicken. It was better the next day.
I loved this!!! My favorite foods are rice and bean dishes and this is going staight to the top! I did add 1 tbsp salt to feed my salt addiction.
Made this for New Years day good luck meal which must include black eyed peas in some way. It was very tasty and I'd make it again. Nice winter dish
Very tasty. I pulled the ham hock out at the end, picked what little meat is there, shredded it, and added it back to the dish. Used a good bit of coarse salt and cracked black pepper to zip it up. I liked it a lot, my husband was less thrilled. But then again, black-eyed peas aren't his joy, so I still give this a "delicious" rating.


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First Committee of the 62nd session of the UN General Assembly
October 18, 2007
Mr. Chairman,
Like in previous years many delegations during the general debate noted the insufficient progress on nuclear disarmament. They also pointed out to the challenges that are facing the nuclear non-proliferation regime.
Indeed, despite significant reductions in nuclear arsenals since the end of the Cold War, the number of remaining nuclear warheads is unacceptably high. The historic balance between nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, coined when the NPT came into being, is perceived by many to have been shifted excessively towards non-proliferation.
13 practical steps to
implement Article VI of the NPT are
yet to be realized. Commencing negotiations on instrument of
negative security assurances that is unconditional and legally-binding
and the
universal and verifiable Fissile Materials Cut-Off Treaty is long
overdue. The
CTBT, in a decade of its existence, has not been able to
The Conference on
Disarmament gives a hope for a good start
in 2008 thanks to the cohesion and continuity in CD's leadership. We
looking forward to a successful 2010 NPT Review Conference. The
spirit that prevailed at the First session of the PrepCom held in
I would also like to
reiterate the support of my Government
to the Six-Party Talks on the Denuclearization of the
Mr. Chairman,
Perception change is essential in order to close a gap in priorities of nuclear weapon states and non-nuclear weapon states. We must work strenuously in order to further strengthen the existing nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, safety and verification regimes.
In doing so, we must bear in mind that modern global non-proliferation regime stands on three equally important pillars – non-proliferation, nuclear disarmament and the right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
In relation to energy
needs of some and concerns on
proliferation by others,
My delegation notes
with interest the recent establishment
of an International Centre for Uranium Enrichment in
While welcoming the
latest signature by
Mr. Chairman,
Mr. Chairman,
zones are a crucial element of global
non-proliferation regime and an important confidence-building measure
various regions and beyond. My country a has been consistent in its
support to
the existing NWFZs under the Treaties of Tlatelolco, Rarotonga,
The past 15 years
were marked with success in regards to
Recognition of my
country's NWFS and
negative security assurances for
Mr. Chairman,
My country is working
to achieve
a legally binding NWFS. We earnestly hope that the consultation on
draft trilateral treaty, which was recently handed to the PRC and the
It is our view that
In conclusion, my delegation expresses its deep appreciation to Member States for their continued support to Mongolia's NWFS in past 15 years and reaffirms its readiness to cooperate with all the Member States and relevant UN bodies in enhancing the effectiveness, strengthening credibility and achieving full institutionalization of its status with a view of contributing to peace and stability in Northeast Asia and beyond.


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When I travel around the world, I shoot my pieces with a camera and tripod. But for the very first time, I recently shot a piece in Dallas with my brand new iPhone 5.
At the second annual Family Travel Conference (familytravelconference.com), recently held in Dallas, the focus was on video.
Rob Burgos of Full Circle Post gave me the top five tips for using the iPhone 5:
Hold It HorizontalWe watch horizontal images on TV, so we should hold the phone horizontally when we take video.
Keep It CleanMake sure to clean the lens.
Don't Block The MicMake sure you know where the microphone is.
Maximize Natural Lighting The last thing you want to do is shoot with the sun behind your subject because it causes a backlighting effect.
Brace Yourself For Steady Shots If you hold your shoulder into your body, you become your own tripod.
First stop was the Arboretum for the Chihuly glass sculpture exhibit. For close-ups, you have to approach the subject, because there's no built-in zoom.
Next stop was the brand new Klyde Warren Park, built on top of a freeway, where the built-in mic picks up very well in an interview set-up.
"We've taken a lot of things that parks across the country have done well, especially Bryant Park in New York. It's a space we hope the entire city can use," Greg Miller of Dallas CVB said.
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And yet, Gwen had felt suffocated in the house. She sought solitude, with only her thoughts as company. Although usually averse to cold conditions, she wanted to feel the icy wind biting at her exposed face, whipping her hair into her eyes. The chill seeping into her bones was welcome. She thought of everyone back in Number 12; of the kids probably talking and joking over a bowl of Mrs. Weasley's hot soup in the kitchen, while the Order was locked away in the upstairs room, discussing a fascinating subject: Gwen.
She couldn't stand to be in the room, hearing her name thrown around like she wasn't there, or like some sort of science project or weapon. It was unbearable. Gwen had slipped away unnoticed, but was unsure how long it would be before someone came looking for her.
She sighed, her breath creating a frosty cloud in the winter air. Her mind was far from easy as she stared across at the serene landscape before her. The turmoil and uncertainty inside in no way matched the quiet little town below. The lampposts were all coming alive on the streets, casting yellow circles of light in the snow. Soft lights emanated from the windows of the little houses, and Gwen could almost feel the warmth from the fires crackling in the hearths. She pictured the people inside, cozy by the flames, in a world all to themselves. She sighed again, wishing that that was her life, her reality. Instead, a fear she dreaded her whole life loomed in front of her, and she worried that that fear was about to become real very fast.
Does he know?
This question had plagued her for over a week, bouncing around in her head ever since that day she had been forced to use her "gift", as some called it. Her secret gift. Something to remain hidden. It was a tremendous ally for the Order, and a tremendous enemy if used against them. If he discovered what she was, he would stop at nothing to have her join him. He could never have knowledge of her. It was to be avoided at all costs. She was only to use her power in life or death situations, when there was no other way to survive. And the use of her power had been unavoidable.
Hadn't it?
The only way out. The only way to save Harry, who would one day save her, along with the rest of the world. She squeezed her eyes shut and shook her head. It had been the only way. She knew it had been the only way.
Her thoughts inevitably led her back to that day, and her memory of the battle played out in her mind for the millionth time:
Harry, wandless, was at the mercy of Bellatrix Lestrange in the deserted courtyard behind St. Mungo's. The other Order members unconscious or fighting two death eaters at once. It had been a bad idea to visit Arthur so frequently. They had created a pattern too easy to follow if they were being watched. The same number of aurors each time, the same route taken. A trail plain as day. Arthur was coming home soon anyway. They shouldn't have come again. Now they had been ambushed, with death eaters surrounding them. They were outnumbered, with 6 underage wizards to worry about. They had no time to catch their bearings before the death eaters attacked. A couple aurors fell quickly, not having time to react to the sudden appearance of the death eaters. Gwen flattened herself against a wall, yelling for Harry, Hermione, Ron, Ginny, and the twins to do the same as curses flew around them. After being assured the kids would stay put, Gwen sprang into the battle, throwing curses left and right, hitting her targets more often than not. Her skill was unmatched, and three or four death eaters fell quickly at her hand. Only a few aurors remained upright and fighting, but she couldn't focus on that at the moment. Protect Harry. Always protect Harry. She started towards Lupin, who was dueling two death eaters, when she heard a shout. She spun around to see Bellatrix yanking Harry up from the ground, her wand at his throat. Hermione lay motionless on the ground as Ron tried to revive her, and the twins and Ginny were firing curses the best they could from behind a crumbling statue.
"No!" she cried, starting towards them. The remaining death eaters flanked Bellatrix on both sides and began to back away down a dark alleyway. Bellatrix wore a nasty sneer on her face, her eyes glittering with malice. She gave Harry another sharp jerk as she raised her wand, and Gwen felt the incantation rather than heard it. She stopped dead in her tracks, immobilized with fear. Fire erupted from Bellatrix's wand. Fire in the shape of dragons, chimaeras, and other fire-spouting creatures. Gwen barely had any time to make a decision. She had to use her power. Use it or everyone here would die. She stretched her arms in front of her as the fiendfyre reached her. She envisioned herself as a sponge, and absorbed the flames as they engulfed her. It was very uncomfortable to absorb so much fire at once, but she pushed through, knowing it was the only way. She felt the fire seeping through her skin, being soaked up by her veins and becoming part of her blood. The fiendfyre was gone in only a couple seconds, and as the last of the flames disappeared, the aurors sprang into action. They rained down spells on the remaining death eaters, who were all stunned at what had just happened. Bellatrix was forced to drop Harry as Gwen sent a well aimed curse straight at her face, and with a last, unreadable look at Gwen, dissaparated.
It had been the only way. The fiendfyre would have burned them alive. She had only used her power defensively. Maybe the death eaters hadn't really seen what she did. Maybe they didn't realize what she had done.
But how else would the fiendfyre have disappeard? There is no countercurse, and it is nearly impossible to control. They had to know. And now he had to know. Fear started to rise up inside her, but she forced it down with a hard swallow and shake of her head. She couldn't give in to it. She wouldn't. Not until she knew for certain.
The sun had finally disappeared, and a half moon was rising to take its place in the dark sky. The cold had begun to creep through her gloved hands, and she shoved them deep into the pockets of her coat. The wind started to blow insistently, throwing her dark hair all about her face, but the biting cold was oddly soothing. After absorbing the fiendfyre, she had given into an awful fever. Her blood had felt like it was literally boiling in her veins, and her skin felt like it was on fire. Singe marks had appeared all over her clothing where her skin had become so hot as to eat away at the fabric. She was delirious for days. It had been too hard on her to take in such ferocious heat all at once. Plus, the fiendfyre was very dark magic, which heightened the aftereffects considerably. It had been the worst reaction she had suffered yet.
She shivered under all her layers and continued to stare out, not really focusing on anything in particular. Her thoughts strayed back to Grimmauld Place, wondering if Snape had returned, bringing news from the other side. He would be able to tell the Order if her secret was no longer secret.
"What a wonderful Christmas present" she thought sarcastically to herself.
She was once again lost in her thoughts when she heard the crunch of footsteps in the snow behind her. She tensed at the initial shock of shattered silence, but was otherwise undisturbed.
"I knew someone would be along eventually," she said quietly, not even glancing behind to see who it was. "But I wasn't expecting you." A small smile played on her lips. "I'm surprised they let you out of the house."
"Well, I've never been one for rules and I don't plan on starting now," Sirius replied, also smiling.
He came to a halt beside her. They stood side by side, both staring down at the hushed town, letting their smiles slowly slide off their faces as their thoughts consumed them. After a minute or so of silence, Gwen finally worked up the courage to speak. She just hoped her voice would let her.
"He knows," she said, almost whispering, with the tiniest lilt of her voice suggesting it was a question, and also betraying that she still held the smallest hope that it should be a question, instead of a statement.
Sirius hesitated, and slowly nodded his head, still staring straight ahead. Gwen nodded, also keeping her eyes locked ahead, chewing the inside of her cheek. Her face betrayed nothing. She was the picture of serenity on the outside. They stood in silence again, watching as lights went off one by one in the little cottages as people went off to bed. Gwen tried to feel as calm as she looked, to squelch the fear gnawing at her insides. Tears threatened to flow, but she blinked furiously, denying their release. When Sirius finally turned to look at her, her face was as still and tranquil as their snow-blanketed surroundings. The only thing that gave away the distress she felt was how hard she squeezed his hand when he reached for hers.
She turned and looked at him. His grey eyes searched her face, looking for a sign of what she was really feeling. His gaze finally rested on her eyes, and she knew he found it. Her dread and fear, though absent from her face, were teeming behind her big brown eyes. He reached up to touch her face, a crease forming between his brows. His finger delicately traced her cheekbone, and his touch brought everything she was feeling to the surface. Her tears defied her and spilled over onto her cheeks. She quickly turned away so he wouldn't see, but he caught her face in his hand and brought it back around. He placed his hand under her chin and turned her face up towards his. The pale moonlight shone on the tear tracks running down her cheeks.
"Don't hide it," he whispered, looking at her with so much care and concern that she buried her face in his chest and let her tears go.
Sobs racked her body as he wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly. Gwen allowed her feelings to overwhelm her bit by bit, each wave bringing fresh tears, and Sirius' arms tightened around her. She stood there, pressed against Sirius, her fear almost too much to bear. She was amazed that she could be so vulnerable with someone. But everything was different with Sirius. So easy, that it wasn't traumatic to let him in on everything she was going through. And he, God love him, could handle anything she threw at him. They stayed there, unmoving as her tears finally ran dry and she took a few deep, shaky breaths. She pulled away gently, wiping her cheeks on her sleeves, and looked up at him. He smiled softly down at her and ran a hand through her hair. His grey eyes once again roamed her face.
"Hello there," he said gently, still smiling.
Gwen couldn't help managing a small smile of her own.
"Hello," she whispered back.
Her troubles were momentarily forgotten as he leaned down and kissed her tenderly. Without hesitation, she put her arms around his neck and pulled him closer, not allowing a break in their kiss. His lips moved against hers with such sweet perfection neither ever wanted it to end. It was Gwen who unwillingly broke this kiss, and they looked at each other, faces flushed and eyes bright.
"I'm glad it was you who came for me," she said softly, tracing his lips with her gloved finger. "You're always just what I need."
"Oddly enough, there weren't too many volunteers. Who wants to spend their Christmas Eve out in the cold looking for you?" he said teasingly, giving her a toothy smile.
Gwen laughed, grateful his sense of humor knew no bounds. He could lighten even the heaviest situations.
"Plus," he added, "I knew where you would be. I didn't exactly get permission to leave, but no one said 'Sirius, don't go out looking for her,' so I took that as free reign."
"You would," she said rolling her eyes, but laughed again.
She looked into his eyes, and reality hit her once more. The laughter died from her face.
"We should go back?" Gwen asked.
Sirius nodded sadly, stroking her cheek with his thumb. She sighed, not keen on facing the rest of the Order. But it had to be done. Time to face the music. A ridiculous expression in her opinion. Music was marvelous. Who wouldn't want to face it? Her situation was grave. No one would want to face it. She reluctantly pulled out of Sirius' arms, still holding fast to his hand, when he said,
"We can't go back just yet, though."
Gwen looked up at him, confused, and recognized the glint in his eyes. That 'I have something up my sleeve' glint. Literally or figuratively, she never knew.
"What?" she squinted up at him suspiciously.
He dropped her hand and started digging around in his pocket. So it was literal this time. She didn't even try to hide the apprehension on her face as she looked at him. He found what he was looking for, and looked straight into her eyes. She held his gaze, not knowing what to expect.
Slowly, he lifted his hand and pulled a sparkling silver chain out of his pocket, and on the chain hung a stunning pendant in the shape of a rose. The rose was also silver, each petal covered in tiny, red, sparkling stones, with a larger one in the center. She would have loudly exhaled a huge sigh of relief if her breath had not caught in her throat. Never had anyone given her something so exquisite. The moonlight reflected off the stones, which glittered like the snow, throwing dancing flecks of reddish light onto Gwen's face. She stared wide-eyed as he held it before her eyes, all apprehension forgotten.
"Like it?" Sirius asked, although it was all too clear from his tone that he was all too pleased with himself. "Perhaps you were expecting something else?" His eyes glittered mischievously.
"Sirius, I-" she felt too choked up to go on. And she did not feel like crying again.
"Here, let me see you try it on."
He moved quickly behind her and put it around her neck, his fingers fumbling a little with the delicate clasp. Gwen stripped off her gloves and reached up to touch the rose hanging just right of her heart. It was cold to the touch, and the red stones winked up at her in the pale light. She absolutely loved it. Sirius moved back in front of her, and smiling, took her hands in his.
"Wow, finally, I found a safe place to keep that thing," he said with a wink. "It looks pretty good on you. I guess I'll let you keep it." She barely heard his teasing as the mysterious coldness the necklace held seemed to sink into her skin, soothing the remaining heat coursing through her.
"I enchanted it, you know," he continued, "It always stays cold. So the fire inside won't burn too much." That was enough to send her over the edge again. She threw her arms around his neck, and a few rebellious tears escaped. Never had anyone been so perfect.
"Happy Christmas, love," he whispered in her ear. She responded with a passionate kiss for his lips. Sirius tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear as he cupped her face in his hands.
"Ok, now we should go," Sirius said reluctantly.
Gwen had temporarily forgotten the rest of the world still existed, which happened frequently when Sirius was around, but all those ugly feelings began to resurface as she thought about returning to Grimmauld Place. She sighed and looked up into Sirius' beautiful grey eyes. Her hand went up to touch the rose around her neck, and she said,
"As long as you're around, nothing can be too terrible."
Sirius smiled and said "I'll always be around, love."
He gave her one more sweet kiss, and took her hand to lead her away. She looked over her shoulder for one last glance at the sleepy town below the hill, then turned and walked with Sirius back to reality.
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Everyone in need is welcome to visit a food bank and receive free groceries. Some, like the Alamosa Food Bank, use a point system where clients are given a certain number of points with which to shop for their items. Others, such as the Monte Vista Food Bank, prepackage the items and distribute a similar package to each client. Regardless of the system in place, each of the food banks tries to offer good, nutritional food options to its patrons.
Gleaning Program
The Food Bank Network's Gleaning Program collects fresh, nutritious (and often organic!) produce to share with neighbors in the San Luis Valley each year. Groups that participate in the gleaning program experience much more than just the satisfaction of collecting food to help their fellow neighbors. Spending a morning out in the fields provides a glimpse into the major driver of economy in the San Luis Valley - agriculture. There are opportunities to discuss some struggles that farmers and their employees face- such as working conditions and the unpredictability of harvest. Gleaning Work Groups also get to experience a chance to really see where their food is coming from which is an invaluable lesson for young children. Gleaning season extends from August to mid-October, and the Gleaning Program relies entirely on the efforts of generous volunteers.
What Can You Do To Help?
Food drives allow us to provide a variety of goods on the shelves which allows for clients to pick from greater options. If you would like to hold a food drive for the Food Bank Network please call (719) 589-4567.
Additionally, financial donations allow us to meet the most urgent need – whether purchasing food or covering gas for pick ups.
Or Grow a Row! Dedicate part of your own garden to food bank needs.
And of course we can always use volunteers! Call the office of Volunteer Coordination (719) 587-3499 to learn about special events and volunteer opportunities.
Food Bank Contact
Food Bank Network
Fax: 719-589-0222
513 6th Ave.
Alamosa, CO 81101
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Women's Board Programming
Campaign Events
The Women's Board has several fund-raising events throughout the year that contribute significant funds towards the JUF Annual Campaign. These events emphasize the importance of individual giving and have varying minimum giving levels.
- Lion Luncheon requires an individual gift of $5,000 to the JUF Annual Campaign
- Book & Author requires an individual gift of $1,800 to the JUF Annual Campaign
- Spring Event (co-chaired with the Young Women's Board) requires an individual gift of $365 to the JUF Annual Campaign
Community Outreach and Education
Gatherings for Outreach
The Women's Board GO! (Gatherings for Outreach) initiative is a series designed to educate women about Jewish topics, family issues and current events, while heightening our Jewish identity and enabling us to meet other women in our community. These programs are geographically located throughout the metropolitan area of Chicago and are held at different times of the day to appeal to a large and diverse group of women.
Evanston, Lincolnwood, Skokie GO! Event:
- Join the JUF Women's Board for a night of fashion and beauty on Thursday, September 4 at 7:00pm. Learn what's trending in gene therapy from Dr. Stephanie Ross, Center for Jewish Genetics board member, who will tell us how to feel good in our genes. Then enjoy a fall fashion presentation featuring the latest denim trends including deep indigo colors, customization (patches, fading, etc), distressing and looser fits. Vendor representatives will be on hand to help you find the perfect denim for the season.
- Sign up at www.juf.org/GO
Game Day
An opportunity to come together with women from the community for a luncheon and an afternoon of games, including Duplicate Bridge, Social Bridge, Mah Jongg or Canasta.
Leadership Development
A Step Beyond is a series that involves participants in discussions and workshops surrounding current political, social and economic issues that affect the lives of American Jewish women. In addition, the participants learn about the tough choices the community makes when allocating resources.