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The device builds on a swimmer described at ISSCC 2012, which was propelled by Lorentz forces.
"Instead of Lorentz forces, this chip utilises the gas pressure resulting from electrolytic bubbles as the propulsive force," said the team in its ISSCC paper. "By appointing voltages to the on-chip electrolysis electrodes, one can decide the electrolysis location and thereby control the bubbles emissions as well as the direction of motion."
The 21.2mm2 die, made by TSMC on a 0.35µm process, travels at 0.3mm/s.
Four electrodes, one on each edge, make the die steerable. Propulsion and steering requires 82µW, which comes across an 10MHz inductive link from a loop above the liquid to a pair of on-chip coils.
Alongside the coils and electrodes are: power management circuits, a wireless receiver, and a microcontroller – together consuming 125.4µW.
To get plenty of bubbles, the electrode have an inter-digitated pattern to maximise edge length.
Bubble generation is also related to applied voltage, and engineers have provided two levals of drive to give two speeds of travel.
Power from the receiver coils is bridge rectified and regulated by an LDO to 2V for on-chip circuits. This is dropped to 1.3V for the second electrode drive level. Analogue switches control which electrode gets what voltage.
Control signals are amplitude modulated onto the power signal at 1MHz. After demodulation, the MCU decodes the bit stream – which is a simple 8 bit serial stream with four bits enabling each of the four electrodes, one setting the drive voltage, and three error-check bits.
A clock regenerator clocks the MCU, which runs two different bit extraction algorithms to increase the chance of accurate command decoding.
To improve its streamlining, the substrate was thinned.
In-body medical scanning applications for similar future technology were proposed.
The team research team comes from National Taiwan University, National Taipei University of Technology, and Chang Gung University.
ISSCC paper 18.7 'A remotely controlled locomotive IC driven by electrolytic bubbles and wireless powering'.
Held every year in San Francisco, the IEEE International Solid-State circuits Conference is the world showcase for circuit design. In 30 multi-paper sessions, selected developments in digital, analogue, RF and data converter circuits are described, alongside sensors ranging from thermometers to video imagers. This year's theme is 'Silicon systems bridging the cloud' but, frankly, whatever the theme, the best in circuits on Earth are always at ISSCC.


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JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- The sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial service was faking sign interpretations the entire time while world leaders were giving their speeches.
Numerous sign-language experts say Thamsanqa Jantjie (tam-SAHNG'-kah shawn-TEE'-leh) had been merely signing gibberish.
Jantjie told The Associated Press that he has schizophrenia, and at the time of the service he was having hallucinations of angels coming into the stadium and was trying not to panic because there were "armed policemen around. He also said he has a history of violence. He has since apologized for his performance.
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The Committee is aware of recent developments relating to the identification of the site of the first official residence of the President of the United States at the current location of Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has been discovered that George Washington and his household, including eight African American slaves, were quartered at the first Executive Mansion for six and one half years. Therefore, given the historical significance of this issue, the Committee urges the National Park Service to appropriately commemorate the concerns raised regarding the recognition of the existence of the Mansion and the slaves who worked in it during the first years of our democracy. Furthermore the Committee directs the Director of the National Park Service to submit a report to the Committee no later than March 31, 2003, detailing the actions taken at Independence National Historic Park to properly address and resolve this issue.
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Curiosity To Become Even More Curious
Thanks to six big new features, due sometime next week.
One of the biggest stories of today is how Peter Molyneux is returning to his roots, which is God games, via the modern miracle that is Kickstarter. And much of what he'll be doing is stuff learned from his most recent project, that being Curiosity. Which, as it turns out, is going to become even more curious.
During their Curiosity Liveblog, ComputerAndVideoGames discovered that six big new features are coming soon. Details are sparse, but according to Molyneux, said additions "have been designed by looking at how people interact with Curiosity."
The liveblog also states that 31 layers have been removed thus far. Which is quite the achievement, given how it's impossible for most people to even get their foot in the virtual door.
The first release from Molyneux's new studio, 22 Cans (as we know by now, their second will be Project Godus) was a smash success upon its debut, to the point that servers have not been able to keep up with the demand.
Many who have downloaded the game weeks ago have yet to be able to give it a spin, not even once. So let's just hope that one of the new features is wider bandwidth.


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Due to a variety of website issues, notices of several recent articles did not go out to a lot of the subscribers. We have most of the technical issues resolved now, so to bring you up-to-date, here are links to the last series of articles.
Please note that several of the photos in the articles are "Extremely Graphic." While we had an interesting debate about publishing the photos, we'd rather show you the reality than just say the words. As the pro-slaughter industry has proven, words said to prove a point are easily twisted to hide the truth, while un-Photoshopped pictures simply don't lie.
We are about half way through the series titled "Horse Slaughter: Revealing the Truth." For those that want the truth, these are the facts that expose the lies behind the industry that uses horse slaughter to make millions while having a way to dispose of the constant over production of new horses.
"Horse Slaughter: Revealing the Truth – History"
"Horse Slaughter: Revealing the Truth – Part Two, The Process"
"Horse Slaughter: Revealing the Truth – Part Three, The Problem"
Next comes – The Arguments
My hope is that you find these articles educational and provide you with enough knowledge that you can intelligently discuss the issue with those who have accepted the pro-slaughter arguments as the unqualified truth. Propaganda in the form of lies has been used successfully throughout the ages by individuals, institutions and governments for a wide variety of reasons. Education is the only way to expose the lies and to shine the light on the darkness that many don't want you to see. Evil will exist as long as good remains silent. With knowledge, the good will no longer need to remain silent.
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The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) has released a free, downloadable videogame that is designed to teach youngsters disaster preparedness.
The Day the Earth Shook poses the scenario of an earthquake occurring along the New Madrid or Wabash Valley Seismic Zones in southern Illinois.
The game was developed by a bevy of institutions, including the Electronic Visualization Lab at the University of Illinois at Chicago, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and the Center for Public Safety and Justice, which is housed in the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
While the title's premise sounds all well and good, the price tag might cause the fiscally responsible to groan bit; according to a story on Heartland News, the game was funded by $286,000 in homeland security grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
It is available for both Windows and Mac platforms however.
A slightly-dated fact sheet (PDF) from an Illinois State Geological Survey states that the largest earthquake in Illinois history struck on November 9, 1968 and measured 5.4 on the Richter scale. The same group reports that the state's last meaningful quake (3.8 on the Richter scale) hit on February 10 of this year.


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PAM Transport (the letters stand for the company founder's initials) is an irregular route, common and contract trucking company based out of Tontitown, AR. The company began in 1980 and has grown to more than 1,800 trucks becoming one of the largest dry-van carriers in the country. PAM specializes in hauling "just in time" freight for the automotive industry and also frequently hauls air conditioner units, cosmetics, and paper.
In addition to their freight operations, PAM offers a tuition assistance program for inexperienced drivers who need to obtain their CDL drivers license. Teaming up with Driver Solutions, they will finance 100% of the schooling and pay for the majority of the tuition cost over the course of 1 year.
While PAM operates in all of the lower 48 states, the majority of their freight is in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and the Eastern half of the United States. Therefore, they generally only hire from those areas. PAM does hire from the state of Illinois, but can not train Illinois residents through Driver Solutions program due to licensing issues.
PAM Transport works with select truck driving schools across the country through the Driver Solutions network and will help locate a school for you to attend based upon where you live.
While PAM has about the same hiring requirements in terms of a drivers background and qualifications as most companies, they have a hiring area which mainly consists of places east of the Mississippi River along with some portions of Texas and the southern United States. Due to licensing issues, they can hire drivers from the state of Illinois but can not train them through Driver Solutions.
Yes, you will need to obtain a passport within 60 days of hire.
No advanced endorsements are required, but drivers are highly encouraged to get a HazMat endorsement.
Even though a passport is not required, we highly recommend obtaining one. The ability to haul freight into Canada will give you more options to make more money and run more miles. Crossing into Canada has become very streamlined and is not a complicated process like it used to be.
It's also important to obtain as many CDL endorsements as possible, especially a HazMat endorsement as PAM operates some HazMat freight. You should always keep yourself as marketable as possible for future opportunities as well. Having endorsements will only help you with those future opportunities.
As always, bring as much paperwork with you as possible including any medical records or forms which could prove past employment and help with the background investigations. Finally, be certain that your birth certificate and social security card are originals (no copy's) and are not laminated.
Several different cost structures exist depending on whether you put down deposit or not and the amount of your deposit. If you do not plan on having funds for a deposit, the following structure exists:
After attending school, you will be required to remain with the company for one year. During that year you will pay $45 per week through payroll deduction to help pay for the schooling which equates to $2,340. However, at the end of one year you will be reimbursed $1,245, so the total cost for your schooling will be $1,095. You will not begin paying the $45 per week until your time with your trainer is complete and you are in a truck running solo or team.
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You can read a lot more details about your options for PAM Transport training
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No, you will need to have funds for basic living expenses including food.
Lodging is provided while you attend truck driving school, but you may need to share a room with at least 1 other student.
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COG to enforce Harford flood plain
The Susquehanna County Council of Governments has decided to take on flood plain ordinances, Harford Twp. Supervisor Garry Foltz said.
Foltz reported at the July 9 township meeting that the flood plain ordinance for the township was more than 30 pages long, and that the supervisors were about to hire an engineering firm to monitor all building permits in the flood plain area.
"This frees us from hiring a flood plain inspector," he said. "This would be included in fees already paid to COG."
The supervisors unanimously voted to adopt resolution 2-13 appointing the Susquehanna County COG to administer and enforce the municipal flood plain ordinance.
The township received its 2012 Impact Fee check in the amount of $204,454.92, which was deposited in a capital reserve account; $12,000 was approved to be withdrawn for payment of a list of bills on Tuesday at the supervisors' meeting.
The supervisors hired a part time secretary and a full time operator/driver for the road crew at the June meeting, and Impact Fees were used to purchase a Gradall for use on township roads. Renting a grader proved to be nearly impossible, as gas companies are leasing the machines for the season.
Carolyn Jennings was hired as part time secretary for the township on June 11, effective June 14, and is scheduled for Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the summer from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at $12 per hour with no benefits.
Harry Buchanan of New Milford was hired for the operator/driver position.
He has been working for the township as a part time road crew employee since May 22, and was hired with a start date of June 17 for the full time position.
Several pieces of equipment had been offered for sale, and the roller was sold for $350, and the generator for $100.
The bridge on Lower Podunk Road has been found in violation according to the state Department of Transportation. The supervisors are looking into what funding is available for this project.
Robert Doble of Reilly Associates has offered his services and submitted a letter he has written to the Northern Tier Regional Planning Commission concerning this matter. The supervisors approved giving their permission to Doble to send this letter.
The supervisors received Department of Environmental Protection notification about the Miller compressor station for the Williams Gathering Company about a week prior to the meeting.
The Miller station, to be located at the top of Miller Road, will be the first in Harford Township and will include the DeLucia well pad. The DeLucia pad has six acres, and the notification for the compressor station said that 28 acres will be disturbed. The station will be constructed in the middle of the woods at the highest point on Miller Road, with five compressors.
"The permit said that it will be surrounded by woods, but I don't see how," Foltz said. He said that most of the woods will have to be cleared for the site.
Foltz said that Conrad Owens, president of Harford's water authority, had concerns regarding this development, and wants assurance that if water is affected, the Williams company will provide potable water to the township.
Foltz noted that the supervisors need to ensure that the company needs to alter its plan for accessing the station, which includes a path taking Tingley Lake Road to Grinnell Road to Miller Road, which Foltz deemed a dangerous path for truck travel. "We need to make sure they change the path to Stevens Road to Grinnell to Miller Road," he said.
The Harford Water Association still needs signatures for its official paperwork, and is requesting that the supervisors complete identical deeds and submit the paperwork with all signatures attached.
Foltz said that the fire hydrant in front of Mr. Michaels' house in town is broken and had to be disconnected for fire department use recently. Several have questioned who is reponsible for that hydrant. The water authority will not fix the hydrant if it is not owned by them. Foltz said that he has found that the hydrant was donated, and that the township pays insurance on the hydrants.
Supervisor Doug Phelps said that the main hydrants are on an eight to ten inch line directly from the lake.
Supervisor Sue Furney said that she would make a call to the Harford fire company to see when it can be repaired or replaced, and to find out if hydrants are being flushed or tested.
The township's clean up program cost $2,700 this year, and they are hoping to get a check for the scrap metal collected during the collection of unwanted items.
The township's legal expense for unpaid sewer bills has amounted to twice that budgeted, and Foltz said that these expenses should be somehow attached to the sheriff sales so that the township will be able to be reimbursed for these legal costs.
Several residents whose accounts have remained in arrears are going to court for judgements soon, then will be scheduled for sheriff sales.
Several township roads have been vacated in recent years, including parts of North Harmony, Foltz Road, and Deer Trail.
It was noted that Stevens, Grinnell, Miller, Jeffers, the rest of Deer Trail, Orphan's School, and Bartholomew Roads as well as part of Tingley Street have been significantly improved by gas company road work.
Foltz noted that since the county has separated itself from the Conservation District, the committee dealing with soil conservation grants has not met since May, but that they will meet this week.
Dust on the roads has been "horrendous" this year, Supervisor Garry Foltz said, and calcium product needs to be ordered for application.


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5 Second Rule: A Little Dirt Never Hurt Anybody?Lori Garcia
When I became a mother for the first time I was a crazy germaphobe. Every last germ and microorganism was a threat to my son's physical well-being. Germs? Yeah right, not on my watch.
I bathed my son constantly, wiped down child play areas whenever possible and fussed over every cough, sneeze and dropped goldfish cracker. Then BooBoo came along.
Hey, two kids felt like a lot to me. My Type A tendencies couldn't handle all the messes, spills, germs and muddy shoe prints between them. I no longer had the time to vacuum and sweep 2 times a day and dropped goldfish crackers? Fuhgeddaboudit. Depending on where my kid dropped it, if they could pick it up real fast and blow on it – I figured it was probably OK, I mean I'm not a doctor but I play one online.
Spilled crackers, dropped lollipops, muddy shoes and snotty sleeves – my kids have managed to survive them all. Imagine that.
Cleanliness, sterilization and proper hygiene matter for lots of health reasons but there's something to be said for a little dirt under the fingernails of a kid. As it turns out, a little dirt is actually good for kids. For reals.
According to the WebMD article, Is Dirt Good for Kids?:
Just as a baby's brain needs stimulation, input, and interaction to develop normally, the young immune system is strengthened by exposure to everyday germs so that it can learn, adapt, and regulate itself, notes Thom McDade, PhD, associate professor and director of the Laboratory for Human Biology Research at Northwestern University.
And when it comes to keeping your kids' environment germ free, McDade says, "I'd like to see a recalibration toward common sense. You don't have to wash or sanitize everything."
Keep things around the house clean, he says, but remember that using harsh chemicals to sanitize, such as bleach, might be more harmful to your children than any lingering germs. And the next time your toddler picks up and eats food he just dropped on the floor, take a deep breath and just walk away.
Before we thought we could outsmart germs, we were kids ourselves. When I was a kid I used to drink from the garden hose, eat fruit right off a tree without washing it and even go pee without washing my hands (gross!) and look, I even lived to blog the tale.
But what about the so-called "5-Second Rule"? Believe it or not, scientists tested the rule. Click here to learn about the results of their study.
For me, it all comes down to good old-fashioned common sense in the end.
Of course my kids wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet (they better!). And yes, my kids bathe every day (much to their chagrin). We are indeed the family who washes our fruit, even if we eat goldfish crackers off the ground once and awhile.
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A south Mississippi sheriff's investigator is hoping surveillance video from Bourbon Street in New Orleans will provide clues about the death of a strip club dancer whose dismembered body washed ashore on the Gulf Coast.
Hancock County Chief Investigator Glen Grannon said Sunday that 22-year-old Jaren Lockhart reported for work Tuesday night and left early Wednesday. Her torso was found late Thursday in Bay St. Louis. Other body parts, including her head and parts of her legs were found later in coastal Harrison County. Grannon said experts on tides would be consulted Monday to help determine where the body parts were likely dumped.
Lockhart had been living at a New Orleans motel. She had been reported missing by her boyfriend last week.
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Can a family live a normal life when dealing with mental illness? Find out in Centerstage's regional premiere of Next to Normal.
Friendship, AIDS, and life are brought into focus during Rent, which opens at Centerstage this week.
Centerstage presents a variety of classic and modern musicals as part of its 2012-2013 season.
Curtains rise on the Centstage murder mystery musical on Thursday.
The life and times of the influential country singer Patsy Cline are chronicled in Patsy Cline: A Life in Concert at Centerstage.
The work of artist Douglas Miller never gets old despite the name of his current exhibit, Old & New Drawings. On view at the Patio Gallery, Jewish Community Center.
A lot of music in Centerstage's A Little Night Music.
Love with a deeper meaning in The Fantasticks, now playing at Jewish Community Center of Louisville.
A Fantastick season also involving Night Music, some Hairspray, and full monties, among other things, is now taking place for Centerstage.
No Aqua Net required to see this Centerstage show.
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Johns Hopkins Student Employment Services
More Than Just a Paycheck
Working while in college is one of the most universal experiences of college life.
Regardless of financial need, course schedule, or time constraints, student employment works for everyone. Having all aspects of the campus work program in one location allows Hopkins students to quickly and easily find part-time work. Components such as job postings, hiring documents, and payroll processing come together to form a comprehensive student employment office.
Why should my freshman student work?
This is a question asked by many freshmen parents. Studies have shown working 2 – 5 hrs. per week can actually help freshmen acclimate to college life. Campus employment provides students with a safe environment where they feel comfortable, become familiar with the campus from behind the scenes, and work directly with faculty and staff who understand student needs. Campus jobs can, and often do, act as campus families.
Additionally, students can:
- Explore career options 'hands-on'
- Acquire practical experience
- Ease financial burdens
What types of student jobs are available?
The type of job your student gets will depend on their interest, skill set, and willingness to explore new fields. Student jobs are available on all JHU campuses including the medical campus.
Jobs range in scope, including:
- Lifeguard to Fitness Instructor
- Office Assistant to Library Aid
- Research Assistant to Web Designer
- Eco Rep to Orchestra Assistant
How can students find time to work?
How will your student spend his/her free time? The following chart shows the amount of free time the typical student has each week.
What documents do students need in order to work?
1. Form I-9: All new student workers must complete a Form I-9; this is a federal employment eligibility form. In order to complete this form, students MUST present valid documentation as listed below
- U.S Citizens may use their Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, valid Passport, etc. Photocopies are not acceptable. For a complete list of acceptable documents for U.S. Citizens visit the Student Employment web site at www.jhu.edu/stujob > Student Handbook
- For International Students, the list of acceptable documents is based on the student's visa type:
- F-1 students must present their I-94, I-20 and valid Passport.
- J-1 students must present their I-94, DS2019 and valid Passport.
- LPRs (Legal Permanent Residents) may present either their SSN Card along with a Photo ID (or) their government issued LPR Card.
2. Work Permit: All student workers age 17 and under MUST have a valid Work Permit on file for the State of Maryland before beginning work. The Work Permit application is on-line and can be started before the student arrives on campus. For complete details, please visit our website at www.jhu.edu/stujob > Student Handbook.
Do students need Work-Study to get a job?
- No. Of all Homewood students who work, less than ½ have work-study. It's true that students with work-study have an advantage. However, here at Hopkins, we are fortunate to have more than enough student jobs to go around. As a result, there are plenty of campus jobs for students regardless of financial need.
If you have a question that we didn't answer here, please visit our web site which is an excellent resource for new students or feel free to contact us directly. We welcome the opportunity to talk with new students and their parents.


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BRADENTON, Fla. (MCT) — A Bradenton, Fla., woman who is accused of hiding drugs inside her dentures has been arrested, according to a report.
At about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Theresa DeMarco, 56, was driving in Bradenton when a deputy stopped her for a loud muffler.
When the deputy spoke with DeMarco and the passenger in her car, Mary E. Winchell, they "appeared extremely nervous," according to the police report.
The deputy gave her a written warning for the muffler, searched the car and found a hydromorphone pill where Winchell was seated. She was arrested.
Winchell then told the deputy that DeMarco kept walking away from the car to destroy some crack cocaine and that she was hiding more pills in her dentures.
When the deputy confronted DeMarco, she removed the pills from her dentures and swallowed them. She was taken to Manatee Memorial Hospital for evaluation.
Winchell and DeMarco were booked into the Manatee County jail.
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Hatter Saturday welcomes new students
Stetson University will welcome more than 500 accepted students and their families to the historic DeLand campus on "Hatter Saturday," April 28. The day-long event will be filled with fun and learning for students accepted at Stetson for fall term 2012.
In addition to attending information sessions with Stetson leaders and learning more about Stetson University, students will engage in an internationally recognized community service activity through Feeding Children Everywhere. Beginning at 9 a.m. in the Edmunds Center, students and their families will hear from Stetson President Wendy B. Libby, Vice President for Enrollment Management Joel Bauman and Admission Director Bob Stewart.
While parents attend the "Benefits of Liberal Learning" session, the students will participate in a community engagement activity – packing 25,000 nutritious meal boxes for hungry children in Honduras and Central Florida in cooperation with the Feeding Children Everywhere nonprofit organization.
Feeding Children Everywhere is a social non-profit that empowers and mobilizes people to assemble healthy meals for hungry children all over the world. Food packages and donations go to orphanages and public schools in over four continents. Students, faculty and staff at the Stetson Center at Celebration in Osceola County previously partnered with the organization to pack more than 5,000 balanced meals for hungry children in Guatemala.
"I can't wait to finally be a Hatter!" said admitted student Dara Thompson, who will be attending Hatter Saturday. "I get excited when I get to come on campus. I don't think there could be a better school for me. You guys do a great job of making me feel at home, and I haven't even started there yet."
For more information about Hatter Saturday visit http://www.stetson.edu/portal/admissions/ or call Stetson's Office of Admission at (386) 822-7100.


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125,000 apply in under 12 hours for 2014 London Marathon place
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Well over 100,000 people threw their hats into the ring for next year's London Marathon when the ballot opened yesterday - but late risers will have missed out.
The public ballot for the 2014 London Marathon closed at 11.30am on Monday morning after 125,000 applied to run the capital's famous course.
About 35,000 competed in this year's event altogether, so many of the ballot registrants, who find out in October whether they have got a place, will be disappointed.
London Marathon organisers described the number of applications as unprecedented.
Last year just 100,000 were expected to register for the ballot and it took 17 hours for the ballot to close.
The Virgin London Marathon account tweeted yesterday morning: "The 2014 ballot closed after 11.5 hrs when it reached 125k target registrants – a new record! It's great to see so many of you wanting to run!"
But it is not too late to apply for a chance to run the gruelling 26.2-mile course, as many charities still have places.
Race director Hugh Brasher said the record-breaking ballot had come as a surprise.
"After the success of our race on Sunday 21st April, we expected a high demand, but even we were surprised by such a fantastic reaction to the opening of the entry ballot," he said.
"As we run a ballot and don't allocate spaces on a first come first served basis, all applicants will be on an equal footing."


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Mary Bethia Carter, 50, died suddenly July 31, 2012, in Zurich, Switzerland, as beloved friends held her hands and wished her peace and a safe journey to her well deserved rest. Mary was the daughter of Jo-Anne Carter, who preceded her in death.
For the past 11 years Mary was Secretary General at the Claims Resolution Tribunal in Zurich, Switzerland. She was responsible for the assessment of thousands of claims relating to assets deposited in Swiss banks by victims or targets of Nazi persecution prior to and during the Second World War. Such was her commitment to this labor that she rarely took time away from work. She was painfully aware that claimants were dying every day as the years dragged by and she believed that justice delayed was indeed justice denied.
Mary battled tirelessly throughout her life to seek justice for people who were unable to fight for themselves. Additionally, she was a great advocate for animals, rescuing many from the streets of Brooklyn when she lived there. Tragically, the forgotten and the marginalized have lost a committed advocate.
Mary was a true friend, a woman possessed of remarkable intelligence, ironic wit and a broad-ranging intellectual curiosity. Although she was preceded in death by her biological family, Mary had a rich chosen family comprised of dear friends all over the world. Her big brown eyes and her smile will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Preceding Mary in death were her mother, Jo-Anne Carter; and three brothers – N. Daniel Carter, L. Timothy Carter and Arthur William Carter.
There will be a visitation in memory of Mary Carter from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. At 11:30 a.m. Mary's remains will be laid to rest in Moore Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.


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Druid has to miss Avebury Solstice (From This Is Wiltshire)
Druid has to miss Avebury Solstice
11:00am Friday 17th June 2011 in
Druid Keeper of the Stones Terry Dobney who traditionally leads a Pagan greeting to the rising sun will be missing from the Summer Solstice celebration at Avebury on Tuesday.
Mr Dobney, 64,who lives in West Kennett and has who has been involved in the solstice celebrations at Avebury for more than 30 years, suffered a stroke and is currently recovering in the Great Western Hospital, Swindon.
There will be restricted camping only at Avebury.
Hilary Makins, the National Trust's manager at Avebury, said: "Since Avebury is a World Heritage site our options for car parking and temporary campsites are very limited.
"We want people who come to enjoy a peaceful solstice but also to consider using some of the other official campsites nearby and coming to Avebury by public transport."
There are campsites at Savernake Forest, Devizes and Calne all with bus links to Avebury.
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1:43pm Fri 17 Jun 11
motherofinvention says...
To my knowledge,living in Avebury and then West Kennet from 1985-2000,Terry was a relative newcomer to the area and no-one but the gullible tourists took his self -appointed role seriously!
4:42pm Fri 17 Jun 11
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6:51pm Fri 17 Jun 11
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1:48am Sat 18 Jun 11
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6:54am Sat 18 Jun 11
Ms K says...
Christmas day before Christianly ever came along was a day for the pagans to celebrate the Winter Festival known has Saturnalia. Wicca's better known has witches today were accused of a crime randomly and then thrown into water with rocks attached to them, if they survived they were burnt to death at the stake as this was proof that they were evil, and yet if they drown then they were innocent! Throughout history organised religion and politics have caused more wars and loss of life's then any natural disaster which mother natures may throw at us at times.
Druids dancing around stones, Christians praying in a church, Muslims praying to Allah all have their beliefs and all have good basic human rights, leaders Politicians have all used their religion for war, Tony Blair once said he prayed to God when deciding whether or not to send UK troops to Iraq, which completely disgusted me to use God name in vain to give him the right to be a war monger and send our troops to fight for what! Was he on the frontline, was his children on the front line no I fear not.
3:58pm Sat 18 Jun 11
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ChristopherBlackwell wrote:Oh, come on now. What isn't daft about a middle aged man dressed in bed sheets chanting some incantation whilst dancing around a megalith? You are correct in saying that most (and I would go as far as saying all) religions are a bit daft. I'm sure Anthropologists in 1000 years time will be having a great laugh at our generation of so-called modern Humans who still worship imaginary deities whilst dressed in outlandish attire. We may scoff whilst watching a documentary about African tribes and their rituals but we in the West are just as bizarre - just look what the Arch-Bishop of Canterbury was wearing when he conducted the recent Royal Wedding. The whole religion thing and man's need to worship something means we haven't mentally moved on from the stone age yet - well, some of us have moved on anyway!
Nothing daft about being Druid, than being in any other religion. Ever consider that your own beliefs might look daft to others? I can assure you that to most of the world even Christianity might look a bit daft. But I think most of the others would be too polite to ever say it.
3:37am Tue 21 Jun 11
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5:53pm Tue 21 Jun 11
Triton says...
magnolia1 wrote:I don't feel the need to worship anything - megaliths, trees or made up gods in the clouds or wherever. If we were indeed "created" by a omnipotent being why would he/she/it want us to worship it?
Triton: Are you perchance a self made man that worships his maker? I thought so.
I find the whole religion thing interesting from an anthropological and philosophical point of view. The bible is the biggest load of twaddle ever written, so much so that dozens of religions have sprung up from this one collection of short stories all claiming to follow the correct path to this "god". I also find it interesting that apparently intelligent people still worship a mystical god that there is zero proof for, indeed scientific fact contradicts most of what is in the bible.
Bottom line - all we are as Human beings is just another species of animal which has evolved over millions of years on planet Earth to become what we are today. We take ourselves far too seriously in the grand scheme of things and we have become mere parasites upon this planet as we destroy ecosystems, make animals extinct through our greed and self importance.
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The Bachelor: Juan Pablo Galavis Deals With Hardcore Jealousy From The Ladies
January 21, 2014 08:59 AM by Stephanie Gustafson
The moment we were anticipating has finally arrived…jealousy has struck the hearts of the remaining ladies on The Bachelor. With each contestant convinced that she's Juan Pablo Galavis' soul mate, there's bound to be plenty of drama!
Prior to Juan Pablo's debut on The Bachelor, Sean Lowe shared a few helpful hints with his successor. His main suggestion? Don't kiss dates in front of their rival contestants. Obviously, this is easier said than done, but essentially, Sean was hoping that Juan Pablo would keep the smooching limited to the Juan-on-Juan dates.
Of course, if Juan Pablo actually followed through, there'd be little drama, and what would The Bachelor be without drama? Fortunately for viewers, this season's dream boy quickly forgot his promise and kissed Sharleen in the middle of a soccer field — and in plain view of the other women! If there was any consolation for the competition, it was that Juan Pablo and Sharleen's kiss was disgusting. And that's putting it nicely.
In a later interview with TV Guide, Juan Pablo explained that, whether or not he chose to abide by Sean Lowe's advice, it was natural that jealousy from the women would eventually come into play. "I'm very clear with all of them. They know what they're getting into. It's something I can't control. I try to be as fair as possible and get to know them as much as I can, but in this situation, there is going to be hurt."
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I've noticed that there seems to be quite a bit of hostility towards Linq To Entities particularly from the Alt.Net folks. I understand the resistance to more "drag and drop" programming, but from my understanding, Linq To Entities doesn't require it.
We're currently using Linq to SQL, and we are using the DBML document to define it (once you get more than a dozen or so tables, the designer is pretty useless.)
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As night fell on Foley Square in Lower Manhattan, Occupy Wall Street protesters came out in the thousands for a final rally at the end of the movement's two-month anniversary.
The atmosphere was festive -- it even drew a large number of families. Erica Brody brought her young daughter Ella to the protest.
"I think it's important to be out here for our children, and for people to see that we care about the future and what happens to this country. ... they are the next generation", she said.
Jessie Spector and Helen Stillman are recent college graduates, who, by their own account, come from wealthy families. They said they want to use their wealth and privilege to leverage resources for change.
"All of us have a role to play, including those of us who are connected to communities of the one percent", Stillman explained.
As the protesters gathered to leave the square for a final march across the pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge, scores of riot police stood by. A sense of enthusiasm filled the crisp night air.
Holding a small candle in his hand, union worker Lewis Torres appeared hopeful about the future of the movement, but when asked about the next step he replied, "I'm feeling good, but that's the best question -- what is going to happen next?"
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Just curious, but how many of you bikers out there take your dogs, or any other kind of animal with you when you go biking? Me and my dad always bring our dog when we go riding, unless we are going to be haulin' azz. (She's getting old, she usually cant keep up) Again, I'm just curious, haven't seen many threads about it, or heard of any one taking one.
Oh, I forgot to add, If you do take any of your dogs with you, please share what breed it is and the age. Thanks, Rios.


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Following firestorm, Amazon pulls 'The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure' from store
Following hundreds of anger-infused comments over a highly controversial self-published book, online retail giant Amazon silently pulled the book from its site yesterday.
The book's title? The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure: A Child-Lover's Code of Conduct. The author described the book as a guide "to make pedophile situations safer for those juveniles that find themselves involved in them, by establishing certain rules for these adults to follow."
Amazon has thus far said little on the matter, but selectively issued a statement reading, "Amazon believes it is censorship not to sell books simply because we or others believe their message is objectionable"—however, "Amazon does not support or promote hatred or criminal acts."
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Dancing with the Stars 2011 Recap: Kirstie Alley, Ralph Macchio Best DWTS Season 12 Dancers?WendyM
Dancing with the Stars 2011 has its frontrunners Kirstie Alley and Ralph Macchio are the best Dancing with the Stars season 12 dancers, for sure. And Chelsea Kane may be one to watch too!
After the Dancing with the Stars season 12 premiere, it seemed that Kirstie Alley and Ralph Macchio easily pulled away from the rest of the pack. Could Kirstie Alley or Ralph Macchio win DWTS?
Here's a Dancing with the Stars 2011 recap for week 1, a rundown of the scores from best to worst:
Ralph Macchio and Karina Smirnoff, Foxtrot: 24 (watch video below!)
Kirstie Alley and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Cha Cha Cha: 23
Chelsea Kane and Mark Ballas, Foxtrot: 21
Hines Ward and Kym Johnson, Cha Cha Cha: 21
Chris Jericho and Cheryl Burke, Cha cha cha: 19
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The thing to remember is they will never give up, neither will we! With all the BS going on here at the state level, it is easy to lose focus on the big picture. I recently sent another check to the NRA-ILA to help with this continuing battle. Here in Colorado, we need to really get our 2 Senators out.
Colorado Cowboy
Cowboy Action Shooter; Endowment Life Member-NRA
The Original Rocket Scientist-Retired
"My Father always considered a walk in the mountains as the equivalent of church going."
Aldous Huxley
Right you are Cowboy. This is no time to "Bask in the Glow" of Victory. The gun-grabbing Democrats & RINO's will be back. As will our current lame duck president O'Bummer and Crazy uncle Joe Biden. Who knows what's in their bag of dirty tricks?Don't rule out "Presidential Decrees" either...or tacked on ammendments. Like O'Bama said, this isn't the end...it's just the beginning!
There is something that still stumps me with this whole debate.
There are reams of data to back up the fact that what the anti-gunners propose doesn't work.
Case in point is Schumer's claim that a concealed carry law proposed for New Your would turn the state into the OK Corral. That exact same line was used when Florida and Michigan had ballots up to become shall-issue states. Both states became shall-issue and neither state has had a problem.
Yet, not a single Republican, NRA member or anybody else mentions that or asks Schumer to provide evidence.
Same kind of thing when Michael Bloomberg said that the NRA and others pushed to legalize carry on Amtrak and that tool said that it was because people were worried about train robberies back in the 1800s. The reality was that taking a gun on an Amtrak train was the same as taking one on an airplane, i.e., unloaded, locked in a case, no ammunition, so a person with a carry permit couldn't legally carry their weapon loaded and on their person from point A to point B on an Amtrak train.
Same thing, though, nobody calls him on it.
I have to give senator Cruz from Texas big kudos for taking Feinstein to task, unfortunately, the big new organizations don't bother to air little tidbits like that or the one of Feinstein saying that she'd confiscate every firearm if she could get the votes.
Ah, the nostalgic aroma of a yak dung stove brewing up some tea full of herbs best left untranslated.
From the Zen Backpacking Site
If you haven't read the bill, you might want to take a look at it. I know it was voted down, and that is fine. Pages 12-14 are some of the most important, as they protect the right of family ownership and transfer of firearms, and the rights of responsible hunters and trappers to use firearms in the field. You can be your own judge. There is no language in the bill requiring any sort of forfeiture of firearms. I hope we never see a day when the second amendment is fundamentally challenged. http://media.cmgdigital.com/shared/n...e_gun_bill.pdf
These ammendments were put forth to entice those who were against the bill to vote for it.
Colorado Cowboy
Cowboy Action Shooter; Endowment Life Member-NRA
The Original Rocket Scientist-Retired
"My Father always considered a walk in the mountains as the equivalent of church going."
Aldous Huxley
Got an email from John Tester telling my why he voted for the bill. I've got to believe his constituents in Montana will remember that vote next time his term is up.
I was sure glad to see it didnt pass! Im sure there is alot more coming but if we keep fighting we can beat them too.
I actually got an e-mail back from "Diane Feinstein" yesterday. It wasn't a form letter, but it had the guts of a form letter "Dear Mr. JMSZ, thank you for your comments, I welcome the opportunity to tell you what I think about this issue."
That was literally the initial response, followed by a couple of paragraphs about mass killings and how guns are bad, etc.
She didn't bother to answer the question I asked her about whether she expected law enforcement to conduct searches of homes to accomplish the registration of grandfathered "assault weapons".
Ah, the nostalgic aroma of a yak dung stove brewing up some tea full of herbs best left untranslated.
From the Zen Backpacking Site
What I want to see happen is politicians and bureaucrats being forced to prove that the government has the Constitutional authority to pass a law in the first place and facing jail time if they don't and it is later determined that there was no authority.
They infringe upon the rights of people and force people and courts to waste huge amounts of time and money fighting these laws, but then get walk away as if nothing happened.
Ah, the nostalgic aroma of a yak dung stove brewing up some tea full of herbs best left untranslated.
From the Zen Backpacking Site
Well for those of you who have not yet taken the time. Remember to email your senators and thank them for voting no.....or chastise them for voting yes for this bill. Try to sound more rational than a scowling lip hanging low arms crossed Bidden when doing so because we don't need to look like whiners who want to take their ball and go home. We need to be firm in reminding them who they work for not control. Be sure we are expressing our great excitement that our rights were protected by the ones we trust to see to it every year!
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This is the first episode of the Beta phase of our podcast. This week we have news updates on Congress returning from summer recess, George Allen's race problem and a special report on Path to 9/11 by Bruce Ewert who posted some key information on the story on DailyKos last Friday. We also have a special tribute to the memory of those lost in the 9/11 attacks from some friends who shared their memories of the morning of September 11th, 2001.
Beta Episode 1September 11, 2006
Memories of 9/11: Your words, your voicesSeptember 7, 2006
Monday is the 5th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The events that transpired that day evoke strong feelings in many people, as do the events of the 5 years since they happened. In the spirit of SRP Newsweekly's mission to give voice to the netroots, we are asking people to share their thoughts and feelings with the Roots Project community by helping us create content for our podcast.
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Mixed Green Salad Recipe
Garlic, basil and crushed red pepper flakes season the light vinaigrette that dresses this refreshing salad. A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese on top gives it even more flavor. -Jody Fisher Stewartstown, Pennsylvania
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar plus 1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 6 cups torn salad greens
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, basil and pepper flakes; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings.
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PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University football has signed Jeffery Farrar to a Financial Aid Agreement, Head Coach Mike Leach announced Tuesday. Farrar is immediately eligible and will enroll in classes at WSU later this month.
Farrar is a 6-1, 195-pound safety out of Upland High School in Upland, Calif. He was named an All-Baseline League defensive back after posting 35 tackles and five interceptions, leading his team to the 2013 Baseline League title and a semifinal appearance in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section playoffs.
Offensively, he lined up at receiver and caught 25 passes for 201 yards and capped his senior season by playing for the West team in the 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in Carson, Calif. He was rated a four-star prospect by ESPN.com and a top 300 recruit during his senior year.


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Ring of cardboard (empty cereal boxes work wonderfully)
blue and white construction paper
small piece of wool
OPTIONAL: stapler and tape
Trace a small plate and a large plate onto a piece of old cardboard. (My 6 year old enjoys tracing by herself. My 3 year old prefers I do this part.)
Empty cereal boxes or frozen dinner boxes work well as a source of recycled cardboard.
It doesn't matter if you go over the folds of the cardboard
Cut a small strip of cardboard and glue or tape it onto the back of the ring over any folds in the cardboard.
This will reinforce the ring.
Cut strips of construction paper (about 1 1/2 inches by 4 inches)
glue the strips into rolls (like making a paper chain)
In kindergarten/grade one, pattern practice is important. Allow the children to design and repeat a pattern of blue and white loops (we did single alternating, but there are lots of things kids could do... like 2 blue, 1 white)
Glue the rolls of construction paper onto the wreath.
For the center snowflake decoration, cut a small snowflake out of paper.
If you don't know how to make paper snowflakes, click here to learn how.
Take a piece of string and tape it to the wreath and to the snowflake so the snowflake hangs in the center of the wreath.
Hang on the wall.
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I've been working on some maps for my own D&D game. Some were created just for practice, while others were created for specific encounters. This is one of the "practice" maps (this is probably the first map I created on my computer; before this one, all of my maps were hand-drawn on graph paper).
You can see there's the main map, first. Each of the seperate rooms/areas can be enlarged to "battle grid" scale; I'll include a few of those, but I can't include them all (there is a five attachment limit on the forum).
I'm new to this site, but it seems that SOP is to post something and then someone will reply with their opinion of it? Hehe.


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What makes revealing personal anecdotes compelling? Perhaps it's peeling back the layers of detail to get at the heart of emotions — if not situations — we can all identify with, with what's human.
By revealing plenty and walking cheerfully to comfort's edge with TMI (too much information), the stand-up comedian/storyteller/singer-songwriter Kevin J. Thornton pretty much kept the audience in the palm of his hand during his sold-out opening performance of I Love You (We're Fucked) on June 3.
And for good reason: he's a fast-talking, high-energy powerhouse of a performer. What's more, he's damned funny.
Through his signature mash-up of stand-up and original Folk/Country-inspired music, he tells tales, sings, and plays guitar and harmonica. He possesses solid musical chops, honing his skills over the years as a professional musician in Nashville.
Oddly, Thornton started the performance dressed like a Wall Streeter at lunchtime — shirt, tie, suspenders — before gradually removing articles of clothing as the show progressed, down to pants and a wife-beater T-shirt.
He said he was hot (and the ArtWorks Gallery space was indeed hot).
Audiences might remember Thornton's popular debut solo act, Sex, Dreams & Self-Control, from the 2009 Fringe. He brings some similar themes to the table this time: growing up gay in the Bible Belt, church lock-ins, summer camp, sexual stirrings and heartache. He adds to the mix some cheesy, silly '80s pop cultural references, from Prince lyrics and Footloose to Aussie Scrunch Spray, Duran Duran's hair and that terrible TV show Silver Spoons, starring his 12-year-old crush (and mine), Ricky Schroeder.
In a segment he calls "Blood Stories," Thornton creeps us out with true tales of gore, from his own life and the news — recounting that Greyhound bus beheading from a few years back, for instance. After the audience grew silent, he'd say, "I lost the room — right then!" or "Some of you hate this part of the show," before singing out "Blood Stories" as he claps and gleefully dances around, tickled pink at having "had" us. "Now you're with me!" And we were, the whole time.
But no matter how irreverent Thrornton's topics become, he really knows how to connect with audiences through humor and moments of poignancy. Plus, he's honest, open and totally unself-conscious — just check out the image on the back of the program: a dreamy-eyed, discreetly nude photo of him in bed that shows off one of his elaborate arm tattoos.
Thornton is a consummate comedian, but he weaves in memorable moments of heartfelt philosophy, too. He plays with words, expressions and aphorisms like so many toys. "Time heals all wounds, but time's running out," he repeats. He talks about returning from L.A. to his roots in "the broken Heartland" over a winter in Southern Indiana to recover from a painful breakup. He ponders the origins of phrases like "when the shit hits the fan" and "balls to the wall."
Because Thornton is such an engaging, passionate storyteller with a good dose of goofiness about him, whatever he's talking about, we're along for the ride. And we can't help laughing — and feeling.
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The Constitution is not open to an up or down vote
And yet the Senate — including a number of Senate Republicans — believes it is within its legislative bailiwick to alter a Constitutional amendment to the Bill of Rights without going through the amendment process, and with zero public deliberation, based on a simple up or down vote, something Mark Levin rightly and righteously condemns.
This is what tyranny looks like. But if you need a little nudge to get the point, I suggest you not picture these insulated, smug, arrogant temporary politicians holed up in smoke-filled rooms in expensive shoes, sipping single malt scotch making casual decrees about which of your unalienable rights you will be allowed to keep — because while that's accurate it's also largely cliched to American audiences — but instead, picture them as they really are, unvarnished, unpolished, wearing military fatigues and holding riding crops, sporting thick bristly mustaches through which they bark propaganda from balconies as their beneficent police force surrounds the crowds of the sovereign's subjects, the masses, the wards of the state, the little people for whom the ruling elite daily sacrifice their time, championing them with endless programs and schemes to keep them fed and safe.
Because this is what we've become. It's the ruling class vs the rest of us, as I've been writing here since long before it became fashionable to do so, back when it was deemed unhelpful, extreme, fringe, worthy of excommunication from the class of right-leaning opinion driver — an embarrassment to "our" side, who needs to show graciousness in defeat and pretend, having lost elections to a bunch of thugs, that these Marxists and New Leftists posing as Democrats (and a few Republicans) are in fact good people who have the nation's best interest at heart, this despite their outward support for wealth redistribution, for fundamental transformation, for divisive identity politics, for race-baiting, and their contempt for the "flawed document" that is our Constitution, which they see as an outdated document, a constraint on their grand vision for remaking society as they'd like to see it remade, a roadblock to progress, to that Great Leap forward! that Obama and his radical cabal envision.
With each hill we refused to die on — worried that we'd look like poor losers or would alienate "moderates" and independents — we surrendered more and more leverage, emboldened the statists in both parties to run roughshod over law, over checks and balances that, should politicians not commit to enforcing, showed themselves to be toothless.
We find ourselves here because we felt unsophisticated speaking in full-throated support of our founding principles; we felt we needed to prove that we could govern "pragmatically" — that the era of Reagan was over and what we needed to do, to compete with Democrats, is prove our "compassion" by way of expanding government, by insinuating government more and more into the daily lives of the citizenry, by becoming efficient technocrats whose role it was not to limit government, but to make it run more smoothly and efficiently as it grows.
So it's really not surprising to those of us here on the fringes that we have government increasingly unmoored from the rule of law that has empowered itself to become not a government representative of the people, but rather a self-serving band of ruling class despots who use democratic tyranny to rob us of our liberties, casually, naturally, easily, and with a dripping contempt for those who question their power or motives.
We must resist them. If we value liberty, we must defeat them.
(h/t Glenn)


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All branches closed for Memorial Day, May 30th.
Staples Grand Opening Scheduled for February 25
The Grand Opening of the Staples Public Library has been scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010. As plans are developed, more details will be shared.
GRRL expects to see a huge increase in usage at Staples when the library moves into its new building. Big Lake is perhaps a similar size community that enjoyed a similar kind of relocation recently. Early this year, Big Lake Public Library moved from a cramped, crowded location without room to display the collection effectively into a much larger building with program rooms and expanded shelving. Checkout of items at Big Lake in October increased 46 percent (6,650 to 9,725) over 2008 totals. The September increase was 30 percent.
The current Staples Public Library is cramped and crowded, hidden away and a little difficult to access. The new library (shown in the rendering by architects Widseth, Smith, Nolting) will be close to well-used roads with adequate parking. It will be in the same complex as the city offices. (As you look at the rendering, the library is on the right, City Hall on the left.)


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Farm bureau federation honors work for NH agriculture
John Porter of Boscawen was awarded the federation's 71st Profile Award for outstanding service to New Hampshire agriculture and rural life. The award was presented at the organization's annual meeting banquet Nov. 2 at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel.
According to the federation, Porter is a sixth-generation New Hampshire farmer "with a vast and extraordinary background in agriculture and community activities."
He grew up on a dairy farm in Lebanon. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1971 with a bachelor's degree in animal science. Porter later earned a master's degree in animal nutrition and a minor in Farm Management at Cornell University and a master's degree in education administration from Bob Jones University.
Porter and his wife, Martha, raised goats and sold milk from the house from their local home in 1977. He currently grows 500 pepper plants and sells peppers to restaurants as Porter's Perfect Peppers. He also sells potatoes and runs a pick-your-own blueberry business, according to the federation.
Porter is known for his work with UNH's Cooperative Extension as an area dairy agent and a state dairy specialist. Since retiring in 2006, he has been working part-time for UNH, and he is the sole proprietor of Farm Planning Services, a consulting business throughout the Northeast. He also serves the farming community and his local community on boards and committees.
"John has had a major impact to New Hampshire agriculture. The Profile Award is farm bureau's way of acknowledging and honoring his contributions," the federation said in a press release.
Meanwhile, Christopher and Danielle LaValley of Allenstown have been awarded the 2012 New Hampshire Young Farmer Achievement Award. The award is designed to recognize the efforts of young farmers in production agriculture and leadership roles.
The LaValleys purchased their farm stand on Route 3 in Hooksett in 2006 when they were both age 20. They have celebrated six successful seasons at the location. They grow a variety of produce and hire local workers.
Christopher LaValley is the co-founder and vice president of the New Hampshire Growers' Co-op, he is a board member on the Merrimack County Extension Advisory Council, a board member of the Hooksett Farmers' Market Committee, and mentor of the Pembroke Bridge Program.
The federation also announced that Valerie Drown of Webster won the Excellence in Agriculture Award, given to farmers ages 18 to 35 who do not derive the majority of their income from farming, but actively contribute to agriculture and to their community.
Drown grew up on a farm in Epping and currently works at Bohanan Dairy in Contoocook as a herder.


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Images: Certifying Afghan Ground Maintainers [Image 1 of 3]
Photo by Capt. Richard Barker
Specialist Curtis Coole, Headquarters Support Company, 209th Aviation Support Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, discusses inspection procedures on a fire extinguisher with soldiers of the Logistics Kandak, Kandahar Air Wing, during wheeled vehicle maintenance certification at the KAW, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, June 4.
This work, Certifying Afghan Ground Maintainers [Image 1 of 3], by CPT Richard Barker, identified by DVIDS, is free of known copyright restrictions under U.S. copyright law.
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