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Facebook Finally Changes Policy on Posting Breastfeeding Photos
In case you haven't noticed, posting breastfeeding photos on Facebook is becoming a norm nowadays. Another trend is that most of those pics get banned by the social sharing site. But thanks to Facebook's new publishing policy, those photos just got the greenlight. Moms, rejoice!
While the policy thus far has been a bit haphazard, Facebook recently made an official statement regarding breastfeeding photos, stated that those snapshots are now "compliant" with their policies:
"Does Facebook allow photos of mothers breastfeeding?
Yes. We agree that breastfeeding is natural and beautiful and we're glad to know that it's important for mothers to share their experiences with others on Facebook. The vast majority of these photos are compliant with our policies."
It goes on to clarify, "Please note that the photos we review are almost exclusively brought to our attention by other Facebook members who complain about them being shared on Facebook."
If you ask us, the second part of the statement seems a little "pass-the-buck," but at least they have a policy now, which is an improvement! So why is this necessary? The Huffington Post reports that as as little as two weeks ago, if a mom shared a breastfeeding photo with an exposed nipple, it would have been banned for violating Facebook's obscenity and nudity rules.
Now it sounds like if you follow the basic tenets of posting photos, you're free to share those snaps, moms.
Should Facebook ban breastfeeding photos, even if it offends some users?
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Wall Street banks will need to prove to regulators their trades are done on behalf of clients or to protect against market risks and are not speculative bets for their own profit, under the Volcker rule approved by U.S. officials on Tuesday.
The rule - which five regulatory agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, adopted during the day - appears to more sharply crack down on so-called proprietary trading than when it was proposed two years ago, likely disappointing banks hoping for more leeway.
Named after former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker, who championed the reform, the rule prohibits banks from betting on financial markets with their own money and is a crucial part of the efforts to reform Wall Street.
Regulators have struggled for years to agree on a text that, while prohibiting such risky activity, would still allow banks to take on risk on behalf of clients as market-makers, to hedge risk, or when underwriting securities.
In the final wording, banks could still engage in market making and take on positions to help clients trade, but their inventories should not exceed "the reasonably expected near-term demands of customers", the regulators said.
The regulators also seek to put an end to so-called portfolio hedging, a practice in which banks entered all kinds of trades that were supposed to hedge risk elsewhere in the business but that could be used as veiled speculation.
"The rule would prohibit so-called 'macro-hedging' that has caused large speculative losses at institutions in the past," Martin Gruenberg, the head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, said in a statement.
The provision is designed to prevent a repeat of such trading debacles as JPMorgan's $6 billion trading loss in 2012, dubbed the "London Whale" because of the huge positions the bank took in credit markets.
Other changes from the originally proposed rule include a wider exemption for the trading of government bonds, which will now be permitted for foreign sovereign fixed income instruments and not just for U.S. bonds, after complaints from Europe.
Implementation of the changes would be delayed by a year until July 2015, the regulators said, a widely expected move after they repeatedly missed deadlines for the rule, which has now mushroomed into almost 900 pages.
The chief executives of the biggest banks would have to attest their banks have appropriate programs in place to achieve compliance with the rule, but would not themselves have to confirm their banks are in compliance.
Large investment banks have such sprawling legal structures engaging in different financial activities that the rule needed to be adopted by a patchwork of U.S. agencies: three bank watchdogs and two market regulators.

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Gingrich: ABC Considers Pulling Embedded Reporter
Reporters are usually assigned to cover newsworthy events and Mr. Gingrich's campaign functions haven't met this criterion since the Florida primary. ABC is considering pulling their embedded reporter and assigning him to a more relevant news story.
Obama: Epic Flub On Open Mic
President Barack Obama was caught telling on a live mic Russian President Dmitry Medvedev he would have more "flexability" to negotiate after the elections. This underscores the narrative on his "weak" foreign policy and will stir up concerns about what he'll do after the election.
Foreign policy concerns won't decide the election but they will, nonetheless, present an unwelcome challenge this fall.
Obamacare: Rough Testimony in Supreme Court
I'm not a lawyer, so my opinion carries very little weight in this regard, but I'm surprised how poorly the testimony has gone for the administration. If the constitutionality of the law is ruled on in one piece, rather than line by line, I think it gets overturned 5-4. This would probably be the best of all worlds for Obama's re-election prospects because it would take repeal off the table. It would turn a losing issue for Democrats into a jumpball, not a bad consolation prize after you get your signature legislative accomplishment overturned.
Wisconsin: Five Point Lead In Wisconson Cause For Concern
President Obama has seen his support decline amongst white voters and Wisconsin, while a traditionally progressive state, is full of white voters. Marquette University is showing Obama ahead of Romney 48-43 (down from 48-40 in January). Democrats do not want Wisconsin to be a battleground state because it will shift 10 EV's away from the "we should win these" column and force them to play defense.
MA-SEN: Boston Mayor Tom Menino Not Backing Elizabeth Warren
Very troublesome optics for netroots hero Elizabeth Warren: Democratic Mayor of Massachusetts' largest city is "staying neutral" and leaving the door open to a possible endorsement of Scott Brown. Warren, like Martha Coakley before her, runs the risk of preaching to the more elitist choir while losing the state's working class voters. Massachusetts is packed with D leaning independent voters and Brown has found a way to bridge the divide.
MI-SEN: "Spend-It-Now" Controversy Appears Over
Media consultant Fred Davis understands how to play the game. His ads are usually criticized for their blunt presentation or seemingly out of place imagery but they are usually effective in conveying the intended message. After running around like chickens with their heads cut off screaming "RACISM", Democrats are greeted by a GOP poll showing the race within 5 points (45-40). The significant factor here is the fact the race has closed from a 15 point gap. Michigan is going to be another fiercely contested battleground.
NE-SEN: Republican Victory Appears Inevitable
The most favorable pollster for Democrats, PPP, released a survey showing Republican Attorney General Jon Bruning trouncing former Senator Bob Kerrey 54-37. More troublesome for Team Blue is Kerrey's inability to crack 38% against the two other Republicans in the race. Sometimes a race is simply out of reach, and while Kerrey is his party's best bet, I'm not expecting much drama in this race.
OH-SEN: Rasmussen Shows Tied Race
Our Democratic friends will caution us to not put too much stock in Rasmussen's numbers. Nevertheless, they have a good record as a pollster and have a way of spotting trends before their contemporaries. Their most recent survey is showing Treasurer Josh Mandel tied with Sen. Sherrod Brown at a time when PPP is showing Brown up 11. Except this to tighten up now that we have the general election match-up set in stone.
WA-GOV: McKenna Challenges Inslee to 15 Debates
Did he stutter? I didn't think so.
WI-GOV: Barrett Sitting On Stacks of Cash
Tom Barrett currently has $453,000 in his campaign account for mayor. This would be transferable to his run for governor, should he decide to do so, provided he declares before April 3.


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Awesome first aid!!!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
We use this first aid kit for our RAZOR!!!! It is the perfect size. Has the necessary equipment in it for fixing injuries. Right price as well.
Don't waste your money on more expensive
Don't waste your money on more expensive 200+ piece kits- they are usually the same thing for the most part with 150 more band aids. I am currently in med school chasing my dream of becoming an EM doc and I used this kit for years while guiding on the Colorado river. This is a very good sized bag and built well enough that I never had it rip on me. I took out most of the band aids and added other things I thought I'd use. Some of the larger things I fit in here included a cpr mask, folded SAM splint, sterile saline eye squirter and a roll of waterproof tape.
Don't just buy a first aid kit and call it good, make sure you know what tools are in it and how to use them. If you ever think of something you needed or may need, add it. Protect your kit with at least a cheap OR dry bag and it will last you a long time.
got it all
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Great for ski trips, paddle trips, hikes, all of the above... its always in my pack!
Just got two more on steepandcheap.. I added a beefier pair of scissors, tums, and some chapstick.. but they're pretty awesome on their own. This kit is worth the regular price, and a Steal at the discounted price!
Best deal on the market
I've been a firefighter/paramedic and Emergency Dept. RN for the past 24 years.
This particular kit, I picked up back when they were in stock for that super price.
This kit has pretty much everything for a day on the trail or outdoor activity.
I added a few more wound care items, as I removed the book, which by the way is super! Lot of information in a small portable guide.
BC needs more of these in stock! I defiantly will buy more.
Has Everything!
For only 17 bucks it was an extremely good deal. Has everything I would need and it comes with a book explaining many different things concerning first aid.
I shouldn't have said anything...
Instead of lowering the SAC price they rose the backcountry price by 9 bucks! lol sorry to anyone buying this. Although, I will say I own one of these myself and I think even at the sale price listed it's well worth it. Lots of good stuff in there. But if you wanna get it cheaper it's in the Steepandcheap line-up right now for a killer price.
Good price on sale.
On sale, it's worth it. Full price, put you're own together from scratch. I have a larger more comprehensive kit I built myself with stuff I bought on amazon. This kit has some really useful bits, is compact, and I now bring it with me every time I go on any road trip. As someone else mentioned, the little survival book is probably the best part and definitely will occupy you in your tent... just try not to think about all the injuries it covers on your climb the next day!
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I just saw this same exact medical kit on steepandcheap.com for 19.98, and here for 17.95! The whole premise of steepandcheap is that you get stuff at the lowest price possible for just a small window. I wonder how often that happens. Now I'm gonna check all my steepandcheap purchases first...
I just saw the same thing, I didn't buy it. I often go research stuff and then buy it I was too slow. But I came across this
Yeah... Saw the same thing and cancelled my order. Nice try BackcountryCorp....
I did the same thing but got stuck paying the higher price. Was not happy!
Yeah, I like to go to s&c and then just copy & paste the product name into a general Google search and it's almost ALWAYS the least expensive... It's a pretty dang good site. It was a rare mistake, but unfortunately the one search result that came up cheaper was coincidentally Backcountry's... lol
must have!
I keep it in my pack when i XC bike with a sizable group. It most definitely comes in handy and has all of the essentials.
Big deal, tiny package!
This little guy came with me on a backpacking trip and really saved the day. the GF got blisters and the Mole skin was a life saver. It also helped to kill time. We were having a hard time falling asleep so we started quizzing each other from the medical guide book that is included. I never knew that if you need to keep a victims tongue out, it was cool to safety pin it to their lip.
Great Little Kit!
Great kit. It's amazing how much usefull stuff they can cram into a 1 lbs pouch. I leave it in my truck and plan and using it for weekend camping/backpacking trips. Inside the pouch they also include a spreadhsheet of the kit's contents and order #'s so you can easily refill.
Well thought out, a bargain for what's in it.
I looked around for a while to find a medical kit for all my adventures and finally decided that I need more than just one kit. The Trekker is perfect for weekend backpacking trips, biking, hiking etc. Light and practical. I ended up buying a Comprehensive Kit for my larger expeditions and Ultralite .7 for when I'm adventure racing. These guys make the best kits out there. Never been let down. Oh forgot to mention Dr Weiss's Book in the kit has and will save your hind!!


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RS-SOPHOMORE (2012):Earned a varsity letter after appearing in all 12 games, making two starts...recorded 22 tackles including 5.5 for loss...made 1.5 sacks...intercepted one pass and blocked one extra point...matched a career high with four tackles, three solo, including 1.5 for loss at BYU...blocked an extra point attempt in fourth quarter of win over Eastern Washington...made three tackles in win at UNLV...started, made two tackles and assisted on a tackle-for-loss against No. Oregon in Seattle...matched a career high with four tackles including one for loss at No. 14 Oregon State...made two tackles against California...tallied two tackles and assisted on a sack at No. 19 Stanford...recorded three tackles at Utah...had a sack at Arizona State...made one tackle-for-loss and intercepted a pass (60-yard return) on first possession of overtime in the Apple Cup victory over Washington.
RS-FRESHMAN (2011): Earned a varsity letter after appearing in 10 games, making three starts...made 11 tackles, seven solo, assisted on a sack and broke up one pass...started and made two solo tackles against Idaho State...started, made a season-high four tackles and assisted on a sack against UNLV...recorded two tackles in start at San Diego State...assisted on a tackle at Colorado...notched a tackle against No. 7 Stanford and Oregon State...missed Oregon game with neck injury...broke up a pass at California.
FRESHMAN (2010): Redshirt season.
Three-year letterwinner in football for head coach George Zuber...team captain played defensive end and tackle, and offensive tackle and tight end...also lettered four times in wrestling and three times in track and field...FRESHMAN year finished third in the league in wrestling (215)...SOPHOMORE year finished second in the league on the mat (heavyweight)...also finished eighth in the North Coast Section...JUNIOR year named first-team All-Mission Valley Athletic League at offensive tackle...also named first-team all-league on the defensive line...honored with the outstanding lineman award...SENIOR year was named the Mission Valley Athletic League's Defensive Player of the Year...named first-team all-league on both offense (tight end) and defense (defensive end)...caught 18 passes for 529 yards and six touchdowns...also named All-East Bay on both offense (first team) and defense (second team), and garnered All-Metro Second Team honors on offense...helped lead James Logan to the first round of the CIF-North Coast Section playoffs...member of the Contra Costa Times' Cream of the Crop (Bay Area Top 20)...three-star prospect according to Rivals.com was rated No. 83 at his position nationally.
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Looks like Medders and Pierson are recovering well after their surgeries. If you've never seen Medders play, you should check her out. If they could make any sort of run this year she could be an All-American. Excellent, excellent player.
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Pueblo, Colo.: Three-time First Team All-RMAC selection senior Charlie Henderson did not want his senior season to end yet and it showed in leading the Rangers to a 3-0 victory over CSU-Pueblo in the opening game of the RMAC Baseball Tournament.
Henderson, who has had CSU-Pueblo's number recently went the distance for his sixth win of the season. Just like his teammate Aaron Harms did last week, Henderson gave up just two hits in the complete game shutout. A two-hit shutout had not occured for a Ranger since the 1999 season but has happened twice in a five-day span.
Henderson struck out 15 CSU-Pueblo (28-23) batters, his second hightest total of his career. In fact over the last three games against CSU-Pueblo he has a 0.67 ERA with 40 strikeouts and just two earned runs, while allowing 11 hits and walking just four.
Regis (29-21) had trouble getting to Thunderwolf starter Mike Fabrizio but in the sixth inning Nick Billinger started off the inning with a double to left center. Alex Haag then sacrificed Billinger over, while the next batter, Tony Piazza, hit a fly ball to centerfield to push Billinger across for the first run of the game.
The Rangers scored two more insurance runs in the eighth inning with Piazza driving in another run and Bob Terry knocking in the other. The inning could have been more productive for Regis but Piazza was gunned down at home on Terry's single and Steven Brault was caught stealing at home.
Billinger and Piazza each collected two hits with Billinger scoring two runs.
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Beulah Owens - December 30, 2012
Beulah Ilene Owens was born Nov. 20, 1925 to Clarence and Mona (Barkey) Stanley at home in Highland Center, south of Haxtun. She died Dec. 30, 2012 at the age of 87 after a long battle with cancer.
She graduated from Phillips County High School in 1944. Beulah was united in marriage to Robert Owens on Feb. 16, 1947. They lived on the family farm until 1993 when they retired and moved to town. Bob and Beulah celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in February 2012.
Beulah enjoyed farming and had a special love for their dairy cows and was known for selling cream in the community. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as she got older.
Beulah is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; two brothers; and two sisters.
She is survived by her son, Gerald Owens and wife Sandi of Holyoke; daughter, Karen Owens Batman and husband Larry of Colorado Springs; grandchildren, Brenda Moah, Bridgette Watts, Randal Owens, Christal Reis; great-grandchildren, Cortney, Tiffany, Isaac, Kole, Rebecca and Jessica; brother, Delmar; and sister, Virginia Conner.
Per her request, a graveside service will be held at the Holyoke Cemetery on May 4.
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in windows I am able to use winmerge as the external diff tool for hg using mercurial.ini,etc.
Using some options switch that you can find in web(I think it's a japanese website) Anyway, here for example:
hg winmerge -r1 -r2will list file(s) change(s) between rev1 and rev2 in winmerge. I can just click which file to diff but for bc3:
hg bcomp -r1 -r2will make bc3 open a dialog which stated that a temp dir can't be found. The most I can do using bc3 and hg is
hg bcomp -r1 -r2 myfile.cppwhich will open diff between rev1 and rev2 of myfile.cpp So,it seems that hg+bc3 can't successfully acknowledge of all files change between revision. Only able to diff 1 file at a time.
Anyone can use bc3 + hg better ?
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Got the solution from scooter support page. I have to use bcompare instead of bcomp Here's a snippet of my mercurial.ini
[extensions] hgext.win32text = ;mhd adds hgext.extdiff = ;mhd adds for bc [extdiff] cmd.bc3 = bcompare opts.bc3 = /ro ;mhd adds for winmerge ;[extdiff] ;cmd.winmerge = WinMergeU ;opts.winmerge = /r /e /x /ub


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Dowsing, also known as rhabdomancy, divining, water witching, or doodlebugging, is an old practice of finding water or minerals by the means of a dowsing rod. A dowsing rod is traditionally a forked stick which is held firmly in one's hands in a way that allows the rod to swing up or down at the slightest impulse, supposedly indicating the presence of the sought-after material. The mechanism behind the detection is believed to depend on energy fields hitherto unknown to science. The hypothesis is that these energy fields are emitted by all objects at different frequencies and intensities. The origin of the practice is not clear, but the earliest sign of its usage dates from a 4500-5000 year old grave inscription in Brittany.
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Tips on How to Witch
By Linda Heintzman
Four years ago, while on a genealogy trip to Phelps County, Nebraska with a friend. I was in the Prairie Home Cemetery looking for several graves of one family and could not find them. There was a very nice woman named Marsha who was mowing and after talking to her I learned that she was the caretaker. I told her my dilemma and she said she would go and check the plat for the cemetery and see if she could help me. Upon her return we walked to the area that the plat indicated and no stones were there. She was sure we were in the right spot, and replied to me she would be right back. Returning from her truck, she was carrying two wires in her hand. The gentleman that was helping her mow, smiled at me, rolled his eyes, and replied, "She's going to witch!" I was so excited, I had heard of it before but never seen it done. Well she did, and the number of graves I was looking for were on that plot of ground, and even the right number of males and females. The wires would cross in front of her as she walked over a male grave and would come out to the side as she walked over the grave of a female, then returning to straight when not over a grave. I asked if she would mind if I tried and she handed the two wires over to me. I got so excited when they started to move I had to stop and catch my breath. The first few times I did it, I will have to admit it was a very strange feeling, one I had never experienced before, but needless to say I was hooked! She explained that not everyone can witch and that I seemed to be getting a strong reading which was good. I asked her how I could make a set of wires like hers and she said she just used coat hangers. She told me to straighten out a old metal coat hanger and cut off a straight piece 2 feet long, then bend one end about four inches up to make the handle, that was all there was to it. I made the remark that I couldn't wait to get home so that my husband could make me a pair. That is when this very nice woman handed me her pair and said "Enjoy!"
That night after returning to the hotel I called my husband to tell him of my adventures. His replay was, "You went looking for your ancestors in Nebraska and are returning a witch?" He makes good fun of my hobby and tells people when I leave on one of my trips that I'm going off to dig up dead people! My witching rods, as I call them, always go with me when I'm on trips doing genealogy now.
I have learned that I can also do the length of a grave simple by the fact that the rods stop crossing as soon as you are no longer on top of it, which gives you an idea as to the age by the height of the person buried there.
Then last year, I was in Piatt, Dewitt and Macon Counties in Illinois doing research and I met Bob Walters from Weldon, Illinois. We were talking and the subject of witching came up. He said that he volunteered at the DeWitt County Genealogy in Clinton, Illinois, and that they did a class each year on witching. After talking for a while he had me go out with him to his truck where he gave me a pair of copper rods and a sheet explaining what they taught.
Here is the information:
The only equipment you will need is two stiff copper rods of #4 bare copper ground wire 20 inches long. They should be bent into an L-shape at six inches to form a handle. The wire can be purchased at Lowes or Menards for less than a dollar a foot. You will need 4 feet to make the two rods.
There are three basic rules for investigating a suspected grave site.
1. Make a loose fist with both hands while holding the rods. Allow the rods to swing freely in the hands.
2. Hold the rods out level in front of you at a comfortable position about a shoulder's width apart to give them plenty of room to swing.
3. Walk slowly!
Many beginners violate all three rules in the initial attempts. They grip the rods too tightly. They hold the rods too close together and they walk too fast over the suspected grave sites.
Approach the grave site from either side. The rods will swing towards each other and cross when you pass over the center of the grave. At this point you have found the center of the suspected grave. Push one of the copper rods into the ground at this center location. (This is where you need the stiffness in the rods.) Back up and approach the rod in the ground again while holding the remaining rod out in front of you in one hand. Either rod or either hand will work. If the rod turns to the holder's left, the burial was female. If the rod turns to the holder's right, the burial was a male. You may cross the site and approach from the opposite direction. You should get the same indication as the first crossing, to the holder's left or right.
An approximate age can be determined by checking the length of the grave. When checking the length of a grave, approach the head of the grave with both rods in front of you. The rods will cross when you pass over the head of the grave and remain crossed until you pass over the foot of the grave. A grave length of about three or four short steps would indicate an adult burial. A grave length of two or three short steps would indicate a teenager or young child. A grave of one or two short steps indicates the burial was a infant.
In summary, remember the three rules: hold loosely, shoulder's width apart, and go slow. You should be able to determine the exact grave location, the gender of the person buried there, and the approximate age of that person. As with anything else, practice makes perfect. Start with a family member or someone you knew to build confidence.
I have also used the copper a few times and they do work, I haven't use these as much, so I still use my old witching rods most of the time as I feel I get a stronger reading with them. I wondered if the copper rods would move out to the side, as the coat hanger rods do for a female, but so far they never have. I guess this just means that there are several ways of witching a grave.
I have recently heard that some people use small PVC tubes as holders for their rods to ensure no human muscle interferes with the rods. I have not tried this yet, but you can believe I will be testing out this as well.
Below are links to learn more about grave witching
What is Dowsing? Click for short article from Savinggraves.org to learn the basics.
Click for a journal entry of one man's experience with dowsing.
Pantagraph Article of November 2004 Click for a story of a demonstration in a DeWitt County Cemetery
Illinois Men Share Their Dowsing Talents Click for article from the Illinois Country Living Magazine
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News: Taskforce Thunder NCO Induction
Story by Sgt. Marcus Fichtl
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – "Provide me with the necessities of food and drink, Sergeant, train me to be self sufficient so that I may lead the way and stand willing and able to protect you with my life if necessary should your life be in danger," asked Pfc. Samantha Martinez of the Noncommissioned Officers in front of her.
As Taskforce Thunder, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, inducted 34 Soldiers into the noncommissioned corps during an NCO Induction Ceremony at the Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Post Chapel, April 15.
The event had guest speakers, brigade leaders and recitations from junior Soldiers asking the new NCOs to fulfill the charge of the NCO. The ceremony concluded as the inductees walked across the stage and signed their names into the ranks of the NCO.
Sgt. Stormm Slater, forward observer, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd ABCT, one of the inductees and an NCO since Oct. 1, 2013, said the experience formalized his new position as a leader.
"It was a great experience because it's a rite of passage where I can better myself and realize that I am an NCO and not just a Soldier anymore," said Slater "That I will have Soldiers underneath me, and that I will be looked upon by others to hold a higher standard."
Senior leaders within the brigade gave advice to the new NCOs and shined a light on the path in front of them.
"With a ceremony like this, there were a lot of leaders giving advice," said Slater. "I got advice in what I can do to better myself as a leader, and how to uphold the standard. I need to show my Soldiers what the standards are and get them to uphold them, so that one day they can teach their Soldiers the same standards."
And as senior leaders told the new inductees the demands of being an NCO, Soldiers watched their peers transform into their leaders.
"When I spoke my part during the ceremony, I'm asking my NCO for his guidance and wisdom to teach and prepare me for anything I come across in the army or life," said Martinez.
The ceremony inducted two of Martinez's NCOs.
"I look to my NCOs, and see how they care, their passion, their selflessness, good balance and dedication," said Martinez. "I'm very happy and proud for them – they're amazing Soldiers, and I know they will be great NCOs."
And just like Slater and the 33 other NCOs who walked across the stage, Martinez hopes one day she will be the one walking on her stage and her Soldiers will be in the stands supporting her.
"Today I'm supporting my NCOs, I'm congratulating them and thanking them for their selflessness," said Martinez. "This ceremony inspires me to one day be on that stage as I become the type of leader that people look up to and the type of leaders that makes a difference on their Soldiers."
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May 24, 2016
TAMPA - Three cats and a rather large snake, rescued from a house fire, are expected to make a full recovery thanks to the quick work of some firefighters.
Tampa Fire rescue responded to a house fire Tuesday afternoon. When they arrived, they found a two-story home with heavy smoke coming from both floors and the roof.
Firefighters went inside to look for anyone who might be home. The house was empty, except for the three cats and a 7-foot boa constrictor. They were trapped in a second floor bedroom above the fire.
The cats, named Luna, Bonnie, and Leo, were taken to a rescue unit where they were given oxygen. The furry felines, along with the boa constrictor were then turned over to their owner.
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We live in Crestwood and love having Fr. Lockwood near by for Confession. This is great news, although we are pretty attached to Z' Oratory and probably will not regularly attend at St. Elizabeth's. I hope a daily Traditional Mass comes to St. Elizabeth's soon.
We're excited about this! It's within walking distance from our house. We're going to go and see what it is like. I'll let you know. Peace. T
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May 24, 2016
Details are released about a fatal accident that took the life of a four-year-old girl in Thomas County on Friday (10/08).
Georgia State Patrol troopers say around 6 p.m a Chevy Suburban was traveling east- attempting to make a left turn on U-S 84 and Eason Crossing Road and an Infiniti sedan was heading west on 84 when they collided.
The Suburban struck the Infiniti on the lower-left driver's side overturning it on the side.
Troopers say inside the Sedan were Grady County residents John and Rachel King and their four-year-old daughter Makiah who died from injuries sustained in the crash.
The driver of the Suburban was a 16--year-old whose name is not being released.
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Boston, GA - Thomas County Sheriff's Deputies say it happened around 6 o'clock today 10-8 on Highway 84 East at Eason Crossing Road in Boston, Georgia.
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Dave Lee Travis tried this on a few years ago and has just had the police come a'knocking at the door. He described it as a cuddle, which I suppose it is.
And I seen to remember a certain Aussie PM getting some flak when a bit back he guided H.M.The Queen to the door with a hand in the small of her back.
Now almost anything seems to go.
I suppose this comes under "Presidential Perks" !
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We will win if we decide to defend. They were all bad at that tonight.......especially Lucca. We defended from the 10 minute mark of the second half to the 8 minute mark and cut the deficit from 14 to 9 if I remember correctly. Oh, and by the way, we looked even worse in our zone.
We are limited offensively. The only way we win is if we play great defense. We simply will not win if the opponent scores 70.
We may not win if they score 60.
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Another Earthquake In Arkansas: Should We Worry?Danielle Sullivan
First it was the birds, and then it was the fish. Just last month, animals seemed to be dying out of the blue in Arkansas.
Now it's the earthquakes that just might have Arkansas residents on alert. It has been reported that more than a few small earthquakes have taken place there this week with no known cause.
Last night, a 4.7 magnitude quake was recorded at 11pm that was felt in four surrounding states. Nearly twenty minutes later, a 3.8 quake followed, and a third 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at 2:46am Monday morning. Luckily, no serious injuries have been reported.
The Associated Press has reported that more than 700 quakes have occurred in the area over the past 6 months. The Arkansas Geological Survey has classified the prior phenomena as part of what is now called the Guy earthquake swarm.
The Huffington Post reports that there may be an explanation:
Scott Ausbrooks, geohazards supervisor for the Arkansas Geological Survey, said the quakes are part of what is now called the Guy earthquake swarm a series of mild earthquakes that have been occurring periodically since 2009. A similar swarm occurred in the early 1980s when a series of quakes hit Enola, Ark.
Ausbrooks said geologists are still trying to discover the exact cause of the recent seismic activity but have identified two possibilities.
"It could just be a naturally occurring swarm like the Enola swarm, or it could be related to ongoing natural gas exploration in the area," he said.
If I lived in Arkansas, I'd might be on edge. Back in my single days, I was much less worried. All the things that my mother told me, to be careful on the subway, watch the cars while crossing the street, stay away from trees during thunderstorms, I find myself repeatedly saying to my own kids. My latest phrase is "Be aware" when my daughter goes out because I think that covers all the bases.
I remember back in the day when I was carefree. Like most young people, I didn't anything would ever happen to me. Now I honestly rarely have carefree days. Things happen, like accidents, terrorism, random acts of violence, and we often have no control over them.
When I became a mother, my worry increased tenfold. It's not a good thing. I'm not a germaphobe like some of my mom friends are; my kids get sick pretty predictably and fight it off just fine. I'm not as hard-nosed as others who demand they take their shoes off when they enter the house and I'm not like another mom I know who doesn't let my kids go on sleepovers. I try to weigh each situation and make an informed decision based on logic, rather than worry. But, this is a challenge for me. I think we all have our own situations that push our comfort zones as parents.
The Arkansas Geological Survey is offering explanations for the recent seismic shifts which helps alleviate the fear surrounding the word earthquake. This must bring some relief to area parents, and I'm sure some parents aren't worried that much at all. Every parent has a different sensibility surrounding worry. Once those precious babies are born, we are responsible for them and their well-being, and it's a big job. We try to protect them as much as we can but also have to eventually let go.
What about you? What freaks you out as a parent? What keeps you up at night? Or are you more laid back and don't worry much? If so, how do you do it?
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With the PlayStation Vita set to dominate the market for Sony fans, it's only fitting the company sends off the original PSP with a bang. Of course, it's highly unlikely Sony will abandon the PSP right away, and if you are in need of a fix of some of the handheld's classic titles, you are in for quite a treat this summer.
Sony today announced it will offer PSP Dual Packs for just $14.99 USD. That means for 15 bucks you can nab two classic PSP titles. This will help add to your collection of impressive handheld games and give you some street cred if you missed these essentials.
This week marks the release of the first Dual Packs with Secret Agent Clank and Daxter; Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow and Killzone Liberation; and Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo.
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SCS is a small volunteer run Society which has achieved an enviable record of conservation and research wins. The world today is obsessed with everything needing to be safe. A small adventure group of shark enthusiasts (SCS) simply can't afford the legal, insurance and administrative back-up which would guard against any risks of SCS having to pay out in the event of a claim or a legal action. The cost of our expeditions would have to double or treble!
When I read last year that a BBC film crew had to do a 'risk assessment' before filming a group of Morris dancers it brought home to me just how pathetic the world has become, we all know how dangerous knotted hankies can be! Today's adventurer who wants to be safe must wrap him/her self in cotton wool, go to bed and watch TV.
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Memphis Beat: yep, they did it wrong.
Most of you probably recall that I took issue with the fact that the new TNT drama Memphis Beat is filmed largely in New Orleans, rather than in the city where it's set. In that article I promised to "rip this shizz to shreds", but I was (mostly) kidding about that. Although I felt like I was hoping for something really futile, I wanted to like the show. Everyone wants to love portrayals of their hometown. Ex-pats want to see something every week that will make them feel a little less homesick; current residents look for some sort of representation that will translate in a manner that is realistic or relevant. Personally, I'd rather see a Memphis Beat that's honest, rather than something that glosses over my beloved Memphis and makes it look like something other than what it is. When a film or television show setting is its own sort of character, as various folks involved with Memphis Beat have professed Memphis to be here, I believe that honesty is the best policy. If a setting is truthful, the story is likely to be truthful as well.
I took issue with many aspects of Memphis Beat, but there was plenty in the show that was better than I expected of it. The cast is talented and on point, although Jason Lee seems like he's trying a little too hard sometimes. The accents aren't perfect, but they're a lot better than they could have been- better the "generic Southern accent" than the "let's talk like a plantation owner in a white suit from 1847 accent" any day, no? There was some interesting direction- it was way more creative than other procedural crime dramas, anyway. They played a lot of Memphis soul, which was reassuring: Otis, Rufus, and Booker T And The MGs all made it onto the show. I also thought it was nice that WHER, Memphis' and the world's first all-female radio station, made an appearance of sorts, although it's now defunct and the show presented it like it's still around and is the most important station in the city, even giving it a piece of the skyline, and infusing it with WDIA-level sanctity (FYI, that would be Memphis'- and the United States'- first all-African American-programmed station).
I'm not sure if there's much point in pointing out the tiny, specific inaccuracies in Memphis Beat that only a native could catch, of which there are many. The New Orleans street signs aren't always cut out of shots, which is kind of silly. In one of the early scenes of the episode, Jason Lee taunted Alfre Woodard by saying something like, "that may be how you do things on the east side, but that's not how we do it here"; Memphis has no "east side". There were plenty of exterior (and interior) shots that didn't look 'Memphis' at all, and partial skyline shots that were obviously of New Orleans' skyline rather than Memphis' (although when it comes down to it, that's a pretty big deal). These things certainly contributed to an overall feeling of things being not quite right, but they weren't the entire problem.
Like any good hometowner does when their city is portrayed on a national level, I've watched many movies that have been filmed and set in Memphis. Hustle And Flow totally felt like Memphis, as did Mystery Train. Heck, even The Firm felt right, in a way. However, Memphis Beat just wasn't Memphis. Its general look and feeling were very faux-old, which makes me feel like they're romanticizing "old Memphis". There were very few black characters and extras to be found (although apparently Memphis has a sizeable Haitian population now; who knew?), even though Memphis' current population is mostly African-American, and Jason Lee's character drives around in an old GTO that he takes on stakeouts in rough parts of town (yeah, right; good luck with that, buddy). Giving portrayals of Memphis an "old feel" is a tired trap that plenty of misinformed people who try to convey the feel of current Memphis fall into. It's patronizing and perhaps a little troublesome, considering that "Old Memphis" was segregated and was where Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated. I'm not saying that Memphis didn't offer plenty to the world during this time (like, y'know, most genres of what constitutes today's popular music), but romanticizing its past doesn't help anyone, whether that type of portrayal is intentional or not.
I've spent many hours of my life driving around Memphis alone after dark, cranking the music of my city and nodding at folks on the sidewalk, getting the feel of what's going on around me and thinking about all of the complications that exist within the city. There's something unsettling about seeing a character doing exactly what I've done so many times, except that all of the background shots are wrong. Shots of Beale Street, a street you can't even drive on at night, are interspersed with shots of restaurants that don't look familiar at all. I've never run into an Elvis impersonator on the street, but Jason Lee's character did within the first few minutes of the show. Absorbing all of that was a strange feeling.
Memphis Beat could still get it right, but as long as they're filming in New Orleans it's not going to work out for them. Meanwhile I'll keep hoping that Craig Brewer will work out a development deal with HBO or Showtime, or that some up and coming hometown filmmaker will finally hit the nail on the head. I really don't think I'm going to be bothering with Memphis Beat anymore.
Pick up whatever you're drinking, raise it in the air and say it with me: to Memphis, y'all.
June 30, 2010 4:24 PM
This is why I don't watch tv. Ugh.
Darby permalinkJuly 9, 2010 1:33 PM
I haven't seen it yet (recorded, but I'm way behind), but I'll still take issue with one detail: you can't have a problem with the accents, since it seems that everybody in Memphis has a different one. Or did back when I lived there.
deweydecimal27 permalinkJuly 10, 2010 9:41 AM
it was most interesting hearing a memphis native's opinion of memphis beat. i learned of the show's existence when a bunch of memphis cop cars showed up on my new orleans street and pr people started banging on my door at seven am telling me to move my car before it gets towed so they can shoot next door. they also considered the diner where i work for a location. it was most inconvenient, and upon viewing the first episode i agree with you that it's obviously not memphis (also that the omnipresent elvis impersonators are unnecessary.) if i run into shooting again i will be sure to picket with some catchy slogan like "your show has obvious location inaccuracies" written on my sign.


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Water, How much is enough ?
Saturday, July 13, 2013
After many failed attempts at meeting a goal of 8 cups of water a day I finally found a to get my water for the day .
I carry a gallon of water with me , sounds crazy . I am sure you have seen it or if not you do it your self .
I average a gallon a day and sometimes more . In the beginning it used to be forced. I would hate to drink the water and now its normal . I drink when I am thirsty and when I feel like I wanted to eat , most times I am just thirsty . I have learned the difference between feed me now and I am bored so lets eat
Though I still have my moments .
So water how much is enough ? How much do you have to drink to keep from being thirsty ?
I'm asking this because for the past 2 days I have gone to bed and awaken thirsty , I drink and yet I am still thirsty .
I take my blood pressure pill every day , 100mg losartan . I have been paying attention to my salt intake and i cook all my foods now . I desperately try to not add any extra salt to anything and my beloved hot sauce , i actually measure that out to only 1sp
Okay so I am probably freaking out just a tad bit but maybe being thirsty is a good thing instead of being hungry ?
Anyways , despite my concern for my thirst I am happy to say that I get my water a day .
I remember struggling to get the minimum amount of water. I cant not even say how many reusable water bottles I went through or filter bottles . Brita, Bobble , Plastic Reusable Bottles.
Drinking from a gallon jug has for sure been key to me . In hawaii we dont get money for the gallon jugs if you recycle. Most times I just recycle it anyways . I have a few friends that are teachers and they find ways to use it for arts and craft projects.
Today I am at work till 315, costco trip after work . Then home to do laundry and play with my treadmill. Planning on doing 30 mins on a 5% incline .
Nothing special today .
What are you planning for the weekend ?
Working weekends , has its drawbacks and I hope one day I can find a job where I have weekends off .
Tues , my heart rate monitor comes in , I hope it fits my wrist . that is the 2nd thing I cant not wait for ! . FAT WRIST BE GONE ! along with chubby cheeks and fat eyes . I swear I think my eyes are bigger , but you cant tell with the chubby cheeks and heavy eyelids ..
oh fatgirlproblems
you shall be gone one day some day
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Hey if it works, it works. If you have to carry water around like a camel, so be it. Good job.
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I really have no idea how much is too much and how much is enough water. I usually drink between 8 and 12 cups a day. This amount helps me get my steps in everyday because I have to go to the bathroom all the time!
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Police do not have an inventory of what was taken; Det. William Sullivan said the items had not been checked in by the thrift shop. The thefts were caught on security cameras showing the rear alley where the donations had been dropped off.
The first incident took place on Dec. 30 at 9:23 a.m. A white man, wearing a red plaid shirt, jeans and a baseball cap removed several metal items. He was driving an older model Ford pickup truck pulling a trailer of wooden pallets.
On Jan. 6, at 2:58 p.m., a black man wearing a dark plaid shirt, jeans and a stocking cape, removed several items from the rear alley. Police say the man was accompanied by a child. He was driving an older model, single cab, red Ford pickup with gray interior.
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Let me get the positives out of the way first -- Vampires Suck represents a small step forward for the pair: actually channeling their anti-creative energies on one specific target, the overwhelmingly popular Twilight Saga film series. Because of this, they've actually challenged themselves as filmmakers. They've moved away from the usual pop culture parade that's more costume catalog than cinema ("I'm Miley Cyrus!", "I'm Iron Man!", "I'm Britney Spears!" -- all typical dialogue from their previous films, as lookalikes parade onto the screen only to have cows or meteors or whatnot fall on their heads with a bonk, immediately after their introduction). Here, Friedberg and Seltzer are forced to write actual gags instead of lazy flash-in-the-pan referencing.
Now, however, having seen Vampires Suck, I'm not sure which is worse.
It's one thing to not be funny; it's another thing entirely to assume the reason I'm not laughing is because I didn't get it. Friedberg and Seltzer don't earn my disrespect because they can't time a joke to save their lives; they earn my disrespect by patronizing their own audience with open contempt. Look, it's obvious from frame one that this is a Twilight parody. Becca is Bella, Edward Sullen is Edward Cullen, I get it. I don't have to have characters constantly break from the action to remind me this is a Twilight parody through their own dialogue. I don't need someone to take a second to tell me why this is supposed to be funny, as it relates to Twilight. Imagine if every few seconds, someone in Blazing Saddles took a moment to tell another character that there were making fun of Westerns. Uh, duh.
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I look like a fashion designer <33 LOL
I actually really like him, and I'm surprised that the thought of cosplaying him took so long to occur to me!
Had an awesome time in this cosplay at expo! ...Though the wig now needs restyling... badly xD
06/05/2010 - Will be rewearing him to May Expo, but on the Sunday morning only! This will also probably be the last time I ever wear Lazard (especially to an event!) D'8 But unfortunately I'd like to re-use the wig for something else, and... I wasnt /overly/ happy with the cosplay in general :'D lol
I may revamp him one day, and the wig would have been the first thing to change anyway xD But until I decide when, he'll be retired!
oh mi, you will look a little fabulous darlin'!
I will fashion-designer-mock-talk all day XD
Can't wait to see how this progresses!! *excited*
Awesome. You'll look fab. So can't wait to see.
I need pictures with you!
Thanks for the lovely comments guys!! 8D *Hoping the cosplay turns out well xD*
@ Aya: LOL!
@ Sjbonnar: I was gonna say the same to you! 8D haha
O_O Honey you look fantastic! I feel strangely attracted to Lazard :-p Now's time to make up just HOW Angeal imprinted his genetics onto him ;-p
>////< aww, thankyou so much!
and LOL! xD
nicely done on doing this
The wig is looking ace. Can't to wait to see this finished. That I can brood at you whilst leaning on your desk. lol!
Sephirayne: Thank you 8D Progress on Lazard has slowed a little lately ;3; but hopefully I'll have more to post soon! and LOL xD
Your wig looks amazing! I've told you how much I'm gonna' glomp you already, but you may have to use fangirl-spray to escape. XD Super duper love to Lazard!
fufufufu! u? harrass me? NEVER =) lol lookin good so far
You looked great on the day! :D Awesome cosplay is awesome! XD
I'd love to know where you got your glasses from, I need some just like them! XD
Thanks guys <3
Lady Bahamut: Aw, thanks so much! 8D Was awesome meeting you finally btw! <3
As for the glasses, I borrowed my dad's old ones ^^ I think they were from Tesco or Asda xD
Yes, it was good meeting you too! Sorry that I didn't talk for longer! I was looking for people of my group XD And thanks for the tip! I can check in Tesco's on my way home from college :D
You were a most epic Lazard! And looked absolutely faaaaabulous, dahling! It was nice to see you looked after your SOLDIERs, too. ;D
Lady Bahamut: No worries xD lol~ and your welcome! Hope you can find the right ones!
Getti: Ohoho~ why thank you! Was epic having you as my fangirl btw ;D Of course I looked after my SOLDIERs, they're just too fabulous!
Awesome costume. You really looked spot on. Great job. X
Thanks so much hun <3 Glad you think so! x
This is so fantastic! I haven't played the game (I lack ownership of a PSP *cries*) but I LOVE his design and profile... and I must say you do him great justice hun!
MadameLapin: Thank you!! <333 (aww xD *hugs* hope you get a chance to play it sometime!) Thanks again <3 really glad you think so! ^.^
Holy wow, you make an awesome lazard!
Wait - WHAT?! I NEVER COMMENTED ON THIS?! *thwacks self over the head with the Rapier*
I still say this was an AMAZING cosplay (and so much faggly fun ;D) but I also approve of what you're planning on using the wig for now...as you know ='D *high-fives you* <3 It shall be utterly FABULOUS seeing you again in May Director~ *gay-hand-swish* You may beat me over the head with your clipboard as much as you wish >8D <333
AmethystEyes: Awww, thank you so much!! 8D Glad you think so~ <3
Skyla: Lazard is most unimpressed by your fail. You just lost 3 points, Genesis... xDD <3
Thanks hun~ (ohoh, so much faggotry >;D lol) And I know you approve! Makes me feel less guilty about the wig-destruction x'D lol. <33 It will be most wonderful and FABULOUS to see you again too, dear Genesis~! *vogue-pose* Oho...like I needed the invitation ;D *whacks* xDD <3
To-Do List
|Glasses (that I can see out of xD)
|In Progress
Adjustments and such~ (Posted 19th November 2009)
This cosplay did take some minor damage at expo - mainly the wig needing a complete re-style, and needing new white gloves.
And I still need glasses that dont have prescription lenses xD
So I'm going to be fixing the cosplay up a little; its not a top priority, but since they're only minor things, it shouldnt take long.
I'm hoping to get some more photo's of this cosplay once its sorted too!
FINALLY. More progress xD (Posted 27th August 2009)
I've been so inactive with completing Lazard ;____; other cosplays just kept popping up xD Anyhoo! I finally got back to working on him!
I've finished the wig (cut one side of the bangs shorter and layered it a little more)
The jacket is almost finished; the lining is finally sorted, and I'm really glad I went for satin...it works really well~ The jacket needs taking in a bit before I can do anything else to it, but once thats done, it shouldnt be long before its finished! 8D
Also finished his cravat <3
Other than that, I just need to buy white trousers and white gloves 8D ...and maybe some glasses I can actually see out of >.> lol xD


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The Flint stamping facility is at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to productivity. It has about half the output per hour worked of similar GM facilities. And the plant has a history of militant union activism that the carmaker estimates cost it $50 million a year...
Protesters planted bombs, smashed bank machines and severed and burned phone cables on Jun. 25, reacting with fury to the privatization of Puerto Rico's phone company. One bomb exploded in a policeman's hands. The bomb, concealed in a flashlight, was planted at a branch of Banco Popular, part of a consortium buying the Puerto Rico Telephone Co. It tore a finger off the officer's right hand and wounded his left hand and leg.
State AFL-CIO President John Olsen and 13 other fund trustees agreed on Jun. 10 to pay more than $2 million in restitution and another $416,000 in civil penalties. The Labor Department sued Olsen and other trustees of the CT Plumbers & Pipefitters pension fund over investments the department said were risky and led to losses of $2-3 million.
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Despite a LIUNA nurse and hospital technicians strike that threaten patient health and radical leaflet propaganda, the Tenet Corporation which owns San Francisco's Redding Medical Center was able to keep the center an "open shop." LIUNA went on strike Jun. 4, but a federal mediator got them back to the table the next day. On Jun. 23, the union relented and although the hospital made concessions, it remains an open shop which means union membership will not be a condition of employment. [BNA Daily Labor Report 06/25/98 & Providence Journal-Bulletin 06/05/98]
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The Delaware River Port Authority ejected union members from its meeting Jun.17 following a rowdy protest on behalf of 12 workers terminated for blocking traffic during a demonstration in May. Unionists turned out to support the toll collectors, and maintenance and construction workers fired last week by the Port Authority. The workers were fired for shutting down the Benjamin Franklin Bridge during a protest May 16. The agency said they created an unsafe condition on the span. Shortly after the meeting began, Bill Kane, president of the NJ State Industrial Union Council, AFL-CIO, sought permission to address the commissioners. Union members, who lined the perimeter of the room, stood and began
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