text:
Drug Reimportation: The Free Trade Solution
Significant numbers of Americans are traveling across the Canadian border or using the Internet to buy prescription drugs at Canadian prices. These sales are illegal, but should they be? Is importing drugs the solution to high U.S. drug prices?
In fact, it is no solution at all, as Canadian officials have recognized. Recently, drug manufacturers have begun restricting supplies to online pharmacies that export drugs to the United States, and officials have threatened to pull their pharmacy licenses.


text:
Welcome to a new series here on Cinematical where we select an actor or actress and the role we think is their all time best.
Brad Pitt has taken on a myriad of roles over the years. He's fly fished, hunted down sadistic killers, played a romantic devil, dallied in thievery, suffered through pain in his Achilles, and even showed up as the notorious Jesse James. And while he may have earned Oscar nominations for his turn as a mental patient in 12 Monkeys and a backward-aging man in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, his best role lives in cult fandom as the corporation-loathing anarchist Tyler Durden in Fight Club.
I know. It's strange of me to pick this role out of the list -- especially in light of his time in 12 Monkeys. Fight Club was the film Edward Norton got recognized for -- not so much Brad Pitt. But it's Durden that always stuck out to me -- a marked turning point in Pitt's career.
From the very beginning, Pitt's work was rife with reinvention. He started as the clean-cut and cute young actor, from uncredited time as a preppy partygoer in Less Than Zero to shilling Pringles in bubbly '80s commercials. Then his hair grew out a little and he played the seductive J.D. in Thelma & Louise, ushering in a period of grunge and long-haired loverdom. He dated Juliette Lewis, played a trashy ex-con in Kalifornia, and made a name for himself as a rugged heartthrob, balancing vampiric times with Tom Cruise in dramatic period pieces. However, just when the path seemed set, the year 1995 rang in with the back-to-back power of Se7en and Twelve Monkeys. Things were starting to change.
But they really snapped with Fight Club. Having proven himself over an 8-year span, the light turned on. Slight aspects of all his previous and future roles spiraled into one seemingly unstoppable man. Gone was the actor skirting on the edge of stardom. While the adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel was an epic film of all things cult rather than a mainstream wonder, Pitt's career was never the same. Soon came the likes of being Julia Roberts' leading man, a Spy Game, and a lead in the celeb-fest known as Ocean's Eleven. Goodbye, man skirting the edges of true superstardom, hello epic starring roles and a romantic life squarely in the public eye.
But back to Tyler Durden. Superficially, he was the man who made even a shirt covered in maple leaves look cool, intermingling questionable wardrobes and ridiculousness with toughness, insanity, and a chiseled powerhouse of a body. Pitt danced between the most ridiculous whimsy from musing about fighting Hemingway to being the unstoppable force of anti-establishment anger. He was the vehicle for The Narrator's release of pent up aggression, confusion, and personality. Durden swam in and out of these extremes, always seeming perfectly at home and always making them seem perfectly sensible, even if they were utterly crazy. Purely natural chaos that builds from a blip of a release to uncontrollable mayhem.
It's not hard to imagine other people playing Jeffrey Goines or Benjamin Button, the performances being solid while also the sort of fare that many men could take on. But Tyler Durden was, and will always be, Brad Pitt. There's no one who could have pulled it off with the same magic and fervor.
Agree? Think I'm crazy? Weigh in below.
categories Cinematical

subset: commoncrawl


text:
|Running Time: 108 mins.
|MPAA Rating: None
|Genre: Drama, Music
Colin Friels
Miles Davis
Helen Buday
Joe Petruzzi
All Cast & Crew >>
Summary:A plane carrying a legendary jazz musician is diverted to a small town in the Australian outback. A young fan meets the legend and, twenty years later, the Australian travels to Paris in search of his dream--to play the trumpet with his now reclusive idol.


text:
Player Profile:
|Football Operations Assistant
|48 Years
A longtime member of the Cal football program and one of its most recognizable faces, Bud Turner is in his 43rd season associated with Cal football in 2012. Since beginning his tenure in 1970, Turner has worked with every area of football operations, most closely with the equipment and training staff, and now serves in security and operations.
Turner, who oversees field security at practice and on game days, holds a lifetime honorable Big C and is a member of the Sons of California.
Affectionately known as "Dog," Turner and his wife, Joan, have three children - Kim, Kurt and Kristi - and seven grandchildren.
LAST UPDATED: July 26, 2012
Football Videos:
Football Photos:


text:
FBI Mortgage Fraud Task Force Conducts Arrests as Part of "Operation Stolen Dreams"
|FBI New York June 17, 2010
Early this morning, the FBI's Mortgage Fraud Task Force, comprised of the FBI, HUD, NY State Banking Department, U.S. Secret Service, FDIC, Federal Reserve Bank, USPIS, SDNY, and the IRS conducted numerous arrests and search warrants in an ongoing federal mortgage fraud investigation. Investigators from SIGTARP and HIFCA also participated. This is part of the national initiative"Operation Stolen Dreams."
Those arrested will appear in federal court in Manhattan later today. We refer you to the United States Attorney's Office in the Southern District of New York for any additional information.
Special Agent Richard Kolko
FBI, New York


text:
AutMont Calendar to see all of the activities for this week, as well as those coming up!
Monday, December 3:
BounceU Sensory Bounce
MCCPTA Special Education Chair Meeting and Presentation on Dysregulation
Wednesday, December 5:
Dyslexic Talents in Scientific Discovery, Technological Design and Entrepreneurial Business (DC)
College Planning for Students Who Learn Differently
Thursday, December 6:
Supporting Anxious Young Children
Friday, December 7:
Top Technology Tools to Help Children Who Have Communication, Cognitive, and Literacy Challenges
Saturday, December 8:
Sensory Friendly Film: Rise of the Guardians
Sports Plus Swim Meet and FUNdraiser
Haven Universe: Saturday Night Alive (ages 15 and younger)
Do you know of another event? Leave details in the comments!
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Event Summary for the Week of December 3, 2012
Labels: event summary
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Save n' Store Breastmilk Storage Set
Includes tray with 6 containers
The convenient storage tray is designed to use in your refrigerator or freezer. It is the perfect way to store breastmilk or baby's first foods. The tray holds six storage containers. Pour expressed milk, formula or other foods into storage container. Use leak-proof, snap on lids to seal food inside. Place containers in tray, then place tray in refrigerator or freezer.


text:
09/03/2010/2:37 pm, Black Point Settlement
I'm not sure where that saying, "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" started, but I'm here to tell you, clean and salt free bedding and towels and clothes sure feel divine!
We were at the Rockside laundry before 8 on Tuesday morning and I filled 4 washers. Marilyn was right behind me and did the same thing. Water was scarce again so we wanted to get our loads done before the tank was drained. Surprisingly, there were only a couple of other people in - we heard that there was a rush on Monday morning and that people were there till 11 at night, so maybe that's why! Ida's machines take tokens ($3.50 per load) and like most of the laundromats we've found, there is a book exchange (I discovered Pat Carney's memoir "Trade Secrets" ) good conversation and, as a bonus here, homemade carrot cake and haircuts!
Unfortunately, the wifi connection was still not working so we couldn't check email or make blog postings. There were a few others in there and some of them seemed to have access, but others were like us - frustrated. After trying and trying for half an hour on both Lorraine's site and the one at Scorpio's, we decided to give up and go do something pleasurable instead. Back to the boat we went, just in time to see Celebrian come into the bay. That made three Bayfield 36's in one little Bahamian bay! Pat brought over some of the bread starter that I had read about on her great blog (http://kolibrie.us) along with her recipe and I'm looking forward to trying it. It seems like such a friendly thing, this passing along of bread starter. It is perhaps another thread in the lines that link cruisers together.
Jim and I took the trail just before the cemetery up to the beach on the sound side of the cay and were lucky enough to see a blow hole in full "blow". A great plume of mist blew 15 feet high, followed by a frothy white spray every time a wave rolled in. I don't remember ever seeing such a spectacular one - and wouldn't you know, I had left the camera behind. After an hour of clambering up and down over the sharp ironstone rocks, admiring the textures, absorbing the colours and listening to the crashing waves, we headed home to clean up and go over to Reflection for happy hour.
Marilyn and Bruce had invited Randy (Mariah) and Nancy and Jim (Solitaire) as well so the cockpit was full of happy people. Their sweet white Maltese, Nimo, made the rounds too, getting a snuggle here and a salty leg to lick there. That's one way to get the salt off!
08/03/2010/2:35 pm, Black Point Settlement
We came across the shallow bit from Staniel Cay at close to high tide on Saturday and saw no less than 9 feet all the way. This was in contrast to the trip in last Monday when we were barrelling along at 6 knots and the shoal kept rising and rising until I'm sure there was no more than an inch under Madcap's keel. As I watched the depth sounder and our track on the chartplotter, and grabbed the paper chart to see what was the matter, I realized we hadn't checked the tide and even though there was nothing on the chart to indicate we couldn't get through, it was sure heart pounding, gut clenching, dry mouth time! Our exit from Staniel Cay was far more conducive to healthy bodily function.
After getting settled, using our Bruce anchor for the first time in a couple of weeks, we dinghied over to see Phyllis and Tom on Cocoon Too. They used to live on a previous boat in a couple of familiar places in BC - False Creek in Vancouver and near the Second Narrows Bridge in North Vancouver. Because we lived in North Van for a number of years, we had fun resurrecting memories of shared places. (What WAS the name of that grill under the Second Narrows Bridge? We ate there lots and so did they but the name has gone!) Cocoon Too is a beautiful Krogan motor yacht, and we sailors enjoyed having a look at it.
Next stop was Solitaire for sundowners with nancy and Jim and a sample of the way cruisers find kindred spirits and maintain caring connections across years of time and miles of water.
Sunday saw the wind still blowing at a pretty good clip. We dinghied over to say hello to Marilyn and Bruce (Reflection) last seen at Georgetown two years ago, and then struggled through the cut at Fowl Cay to go down between the Majors and say farewell to Judi and Alain (Ramha) who are headed north. Alas, they had already gone so we called them later on the VHF to express our goodbyes.
The current was really strong all the way through, with quite a chop on the water so we were glad to get back home and into dry clothes for a while. That didn't stop us from going off in the dinghies with Nancy and Jim though, to have a look for conch and lobsters out beyond the rocky cays off Fowl Cay. It was hard swimming in the waves, and the few conch I saw were too deep for me to dive to, but Nancy is more of a pro and got several (and she shared.) At least I got some needed exercise. (The Jims kept the dinghies in close proximity for when we needed to climb aboard again.) It occurred to me as I was kicking my way along against the current with real waves, what a long way I've come in my comfort level in the water. A few years ago, I would never have done that. So maybe diving 10 feet is something I still might be able to learn to do.
Although the water was cool for here (about 24C), it felt really nice to get some exercise, come back, sponge off the salt, shampoo my hair and feel clean again.
Karin and Ed (Passages) had arrived in the afternoon and kindly invited the four of us over for pizza. It is always interesting to introduce new friends and old friends, and we appreciated their gracious hospitality. That pizza was delicious too. It is pretty high on our list of comfort foods and it hit the spot on a cool evening.
Boats started leaving the anchorage early on Monday morning, and we joined the trail around 1030 after coffee, eggs and the last of Brenda's hearty whole wheat bread. We were glad we waited because we sailed most of the way! We hadn't had the engine on for more than the half hour to move from the mooring to Big Majors, so we ran it for about an hour simply to charge the batteries and then turned it off and let the wind take us.
Those connections revealed themselves again when we saw Pat and Wayne (Kolibrie) waving enthusiastically as we dropped the anchor near them. Marilyn and Bruce (Reflection) were ashore when we got to Lorraine's Cafe and the six of us shared a table at lunch. Marilyn echoed my thoughts about the way we connect, as we remembered our shared hitchiking travel in Long Island, and beach walking in Georgetown two years ago.
Lorraine's little Joshua, at seven months, is an absolute darling and seeing him just added to the fun of being back here. I got to hold his snuggly little body for a few minutes but he wanted to go back to familiar arms.
The laundry had run out of water so all we accomplished there was getting Jim a haircut. Ida wasn't busy so she plunked him in a chair in the corner, misted his head and proceeded to snip away till he had a good looking coif.
We had contemplated doing some entertaining in the evening, but in the end Jim and I curled up with books and a light supper and then sat out under the multitude of stars for awhile before bed. Tuesday will be laundry day ... and who knows what else?
06/03/2010/11:36 am, Staniel Cay, Exumas
A heartwarming drama unfolded here on Thursday thanks to a dog named Rashka.
A call came out over the VHF early in the morning, asking people to be on the lookout for a dog on Big Major's Cay. She had taken off while they were ashore on Wednesday, and despite calls and searches, including a night spent on the beach, her owners couldn't locate her. We were moored near the SE point so we kept our eyes on the shores but no luck. George and Mo, on Passages (Vermont) had the sharpest eyes and spotted her in the afternoon. Then the fine teamwork really swung into gear. Corning (Blessed Spirit) was in his dinghy and along the rocky shoreline in no time at all. The waves were crashing and he was worried about how to get the dog into the dinghy, but Rashka was an experienced dinghy jumper so as soon as he was within a couple of feet of the rocks, and cried out "Come on baby!" she made the leap and landed securely. Mo and Corning both called for Unicorn on the radio but no response, and no one seemed to have the boat in sight. Then Jim and I got into the action and dinghied up to the west point where we could see a sole boat anchored. Sure enough, it was Unicorn, so we left a note onboard. We also found a dinghy ashore and left a note there too, assuming they were somewhere on the island continuing their search. It was Tom's (Cocoon Too) turn next. He and Phyllis were anchored between the Majors and he spotted some people picking their way along the banks. Having heard all the radio action, he figured it had to be Charles and Indi, so off he went in his dinghy to pick them up and bring them around to Blessed Spirit where Rashka was happily curled up on a special red blanket. It was a happy reunion for sure!
That night, in another example of Tita and Corning's party spirit, we all gathered on Blessed Spirit to celebrate the "Return of Rashka". Indi kindly gave us a lovely watercolour of fish and coral as a thank you. Thank you, Indi!
As the wind calmed on Friday, boats and people started emerging from hidey holes. The yacht club did a booming business at noon and we met up with all sorts of friends. Dave and Paula (Misty Seas) from Halifax, and Nancy and Jim (Solitaire) and Jim and I shared a table. Soon, Judi and Alain (Ramha - Halifax, NS) appeared, and Paul and Marianne (Knot-Ha-Gan - Halifax, NS) came along with Tom and Phyllis (Cocoon Too - Tofino, British Columbia). There is a huge Canadian contingent here including 4 or 5 Quebec boats too!
The Captain C came in before dawn and by 11, the stores had produce on the shelves so we stocked up again lots of fresh goodies and ordered a loaf of lovely bread from Brenda. Our loaves from last week have run out and we don't think we can wait till we get to the next baker in Black Point.
In the evening at the beach party, we met up again with Lynn and Peter (First Edition) and Christine and Rob (Celebrian - Bayfield ON), along with Jackie and Chris (Higheeled - ON) and Heather and Murray (Windswept IV) also ON. (Hey Richard! We finally met these friends of yours and we can see why you told us to look for them!) The eats were delicious, the rum punch went down well, and we all had a good time on the beach. It turned out to be in a different place than I thought so I'm glad we went up between the Majors or we never would have found it!
Today, Saturday, we'll move around to Big Major's Spot and tomorrow or the next day will see us headed for Black Point. It sounds like we have a week of nice weather ahead of us. Yippee do dah!!


text:
Images: Bishop Museum collects bird fossils at MCB Hawaii
Photo by Kristen Wong
Terry Lopez (left), a collection technician and Noa Dettweiler, the vice president and general counsel of Bishop Museum look for bird fossils at Ki'i Point Beach near Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 3, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong)
This work, Bishop Museum collects bird fossils at MCB Hawaii, by Kristen Wong, identified by DVIDS, is free of known copyright restrictions under U.S. copyright law.
Date Taken:06.03.2014
Date Posted:06.06.2014 13:48
Photo ID:1383703
Size:1.64 MB
Location:MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, US
Associated News
Bishop Museum collects ancient bird fossils at MCB Hawaii


text:
|Agenda February 25, 2008
Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund Board of Directors
a. Announcement of filing of meeting and posting of the agenda in accordance with the Open Meeting Act
2. Approval of Minutes of the November 19, 2007 regular board meeting
3. Proposed Executive Session
a. Discussion with the Attorney General regarding proposed settlement of non©\participating tobacco manufacturer¡¯s adjustment arbitration litigation, as authorized by the Open Meeting Act 25 O.S. 307(B)(4).
4. Consideration and possible vote on items from Executive Session
5. Board of Investors Report šC James Wilbanks, Director of Revenue & Fiscal Policy, State Treasurer¡¯s Office
6. Chair¡¯s Report šC Kenneth D. Rowe, Chair
a. Ethics Commission reporting
7. Director¡¯s Report šC Tracey Strader, Executive Director
a. Communications Updates
8. Evaluation Committee Report šC Donald Cooper, M.D., Chair
a. Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline Evaluation Updates
a. Community Program Updates
i. Communities of Excellence Updates
1. Consideration and vote regarding continued funding of an Addressing Tobacco in Specific Populations grant (RFP #0920000003) with the OSU Center for Health Sciences, Tobacco©\Free Zone project.
b. Counter©\marketing updates
i. National Alliance for Tobacco Cessation
1. Consideration and possible vote regarding a contract with the American Legacy Foundation to join the National Alliance for Tobacco Cessation.
ii. Tobacco Stops With Me campaign
1. Consideration and possible vote regarding contract renewal with the Oklahoma State Department of Health Tobacco Use Prevention Service for FY 2009.
c. Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline updates
10. Agency Operations Committee Report šC Casey Killblane, Chair
a. FY 2008, Second Quarter Expenditures, Budget to Actual
i. Operating Budget
b. Communities of Excellence Grant Year Closeout
11. Update on tobacco control legislation and policy šC Wes Glinsmann, Chair, Oklahoma Alliance on Health or Tobacco
12. Update on Fit Kids Coalition activities, legislation and policy šC Anne Roberts, Executive Director, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
13. New Business
14. Public Comment
15. Adjournment
NOTE: The Board of Directors may discuss, vote to approve, vote to disapprove, vote to table or decide not to discuss any item on the agenda.


text:
Have Legal Questions? Ask a Lawyer Now.
Thank you for your question. Please permit me to assist you with your concerns.To answer your question directly, the law DOES NOT have such language. I have linked you to the law and the language below, and nowhere does it state that you as an operator of a vehicle must go to the furthermost lane, you simply have to go to the closest lane if it is reasonable to do so. I am not sure where the judge was looking, as I am reviewing the same language, but I do not see his answer as valid under Arizona law.Here is the law below:
28-775. Authorized emergency vehicles; approaching; following fire apparatus; passing stationary vehicles; defensive driving schools; driver license examinations
A. Except when otherwise directed by a police officer, on the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle that is equipped with at least one lighted lamp exhibiting a red or red and blue light or lens visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of five hundred feet to the front of the vehicle and that is giving an audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle or bell, the driver of another vehicle shall:
1. Yield the right-of-way.
2. Immediately drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection.
3. Stop and remain in the position prescribed in paragraph 2 of this subsection until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed.
B. An authorized emergency vehicle being operated with activated emergency lights and siren is exempt from the requirements of this section.
C. The driver of a vehicle other than one on official business shall not follow any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm closer than five hundred feet or drive into or park the vehicle within the block where fire apparatus has stopped in answer to a fire alarm.
D. When a police vehicle is giving a visual signal with at least one lighted red or red and blue light or lens and is giving an audible signal by siren, the driver of another vehicle:
1. Shall not approach or drive parallel to the police vehicle.
2. Shall maintain a distance of at least three hundred feet behind any police vehicle involved in an emergency until the police vehicle moves to the lane closest to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway.
E. If a person who drives a vehicle approaches a stationary vehicle and the stationary vehicle is giving a signal by displaying alternately flashing lights or is displaying warning lights, the person shall do either of the following:
1. If on a highway having at least four lanes with at least two lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle, proceed with due caution and if possible, with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the stationary vehicle.
2. If changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe, proceed with due caution and reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions.
F. This section does not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.
G. Defensive driving school courses that are offered by defensive driving schools operated pursuant to chapter 8, article 7 of this title may include educational information relating to subsections D and E. The department may include information relating to subsections D and E in any of the department's examination, information or education material.
DISCLAIMER: Answers from Experts on JustAnswer are not substitutes for the advice of an attorney. JustAnswer is a public forum and questions and responses are not private or confidential or protected by the attorney-client privilege. The Expert above is not your attorney, and the response above is not legal advice. You should not read this response to propose specific action or address specific circumstances, but only to give you a sense of general principles of law that might affect the situation you describe. Application of these general principles to particular circumstances must be done by a lawyer who has spoken with you in confidence, learned all relevant information, and explored various options. Before acting on these general principles, you should hire a lawyer licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction to which your question pertains.
The responses above are from individual Experts, not JustAnswer. The site and services are provided "as is". To view the verified credential of an Expert, click on the "Verified" symbol in the Expert's profile. This site is not for emergency questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service (last updated February 8, 2012).


text:
Austria drama among winners at Critics awards
CANNES — Austria's Michael Haneke's "The White Ribbon," Romania's Corneliu Porumboiu's "Police, Adjective" and Arab-American Cherien Dabis' "Amreeka" won awards Saturday at Cannes from the FIPRESCI Intl. Federation of Film Critics.FIPRESCI plaudits go to one outstanding film in Cannes Competition, Un Certain Regard and either Directors' Fortnight or Critics' Week. The winning FIPRESCI trio underscore some of the pleasures of Cannes 2009. In a Competition packed out by esteemed auteurs,"Ribbon" was reckoned by many critics to catch its director near the top of his game. Lensed in crisp black-and-white, "Ribbon" captures the simmering and sinister brutality in a German rural Protestant community over 1913-14. Sony Pictures Classics acquired North America on the cusp of Cannes. Recording a cop's tedious surveillance of a teen pot-smoker, "Adjective" was one of a bevy of Un Certain Regard titles which turned heads this year at Cannes. It was also seen as a further step-up for Porumboiu's from his already-admired Cannes 2006 Camera d'Or-winning "12:08 East of Bucharest" – a hard feat to pull off. A culture clash dramedy about the travails of a Palestinian single mother and her teen son who move from Ramallah to smalltown Illinois, "Amreeka"'s prize also reps kudos for cross-border, U.S.-international film-making. "Amreeka" is produced by First Generation Films and Alcina Pics, plus Canada's Buffalo Gal Pictures, Levantine Entertainment and Kuwaiti production company Eagle Vision Media Group.It also pulled down significant pre-buys from Saudi Prince Waleed bin Talal's film company Rotana as well as pay TV platform Showtime Arabia. National Geographic Ent. has taken U.S. rights; WMA sold domestic with E1 Entertainment. Ali Jaafar contributed to this report FIPRESCI NTL. FEDERATION OF FILM CRITICS PRIZES, CANNES 2009 COMPETITION "The White Ribbon," Michael Haneke (Germany-Austria-France-Italy) UN CERTAIN REGARD "Police, Adjective," Corneliu Porumboiu (Romania) DIRECTORS' FORTNIGHT/CRITICS' WEEK "Amreeka," Cherien Dabis (U.S.-Canada-Kuwait)


text:
WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- Metropolitan police have arrested a suspect in connection with four armed robberies between Nov. 8 and Nov. 16 in Washington.
The suspect is identified as 41 year-old Alonzo Johnson of no fixed address. Johnson was placed under arrest in the 1200 block of Queen Street, NE, and charged with armed robbery in all four offenses.
Johnson is suspected in the following incidents, according to Metropolitan Police Department officials:


text:
Paul Ellis Goad
Position: FB
Height: 6-0 Weight: 195 lbs.
Born: September 7, 1934 in Cincinnati, OH
Died: November 29, 1978 in Little Rock, AR
High School: Little Rock Central
College: Vanderbilt, Abilene Christian
Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 25th round (291st overall) of the 1956 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 0 (15060th overall since 1950)
Output includes all games from 1920 to 2015.


text:
|System z on Facebook
Day 3 and 4 at Innovate
Pratin Ashtekar 2700046SAG email@example.com | | Tags:  appdev devops sherri_hanna mainframe enterprise_modernization system_z_software em system_z rational system zenterprise innovate2013 innovate ibm z | 4,080 Visits
By Sherri Hanna,
Rational WW Go to Market Manager .
Tuesday night was the System z client reception. Had a wonderful time at Il Mulino in the Swan hotel. I enjoyed meeting many customers and WW IBMrs and partners as we enjoyed some great food and drink. We tried the special z cocktail - zRock - as Phil Weintraub, zSoftware North America VP welcomed client guests and other IBM executives.
Wednesday was a full day of sessions focused around the themes of Collaborative development, Continuous Integration, and new optimizing compilers. A hugely attended session was with Ed Weare of State Street Bank talking about their experience converting Legacy Change Management Infrastructure to RTC on System z. The main messages were....this takes time, start in small steps if you can; technical tips and gotcha's; and why this was all worth the effort. After lunch I attended a session on the new COBOL compiler - a language that is as vibrant today as ever and one which is now optimized to take advantage of new hardware and technologies (eg Mobile, Cloud, etc). Lots of strong business partner sessions as well, including a customer/BP session on Rational Development and Test Environment. For those of you who may not know what RD&T is, it is a solution that allows you to do testing on your INTEL server without using mainframe Mips prompting the phrase "a mainframe for every developer" :-).
For more interesting thoughts on DevOps at Innovate check out the Livestream talks http://w3.ibm.com/news/w3news/top_stories/2013/06/stgswg_spring_launch_innovate.html.
At night, another chance to experience Orlando at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Dodging raindrops we rode Mt Everest, listened to the band at the Tusker restaurant and enjoyed the evening and good company.
Today at Innovate, the z tracks are wrapping up with sessions on CIz, RTC and Java on the mainframe. It has been a rewarding several days and assuming the tropical storm Andrea lets up, we will all arrive safely at our homes tonight anxious to put into practice the knowledge, tips and tricks we've learned over the last few days. Ciao and thanks to everyone for making this such a great week!


text:
STEUBENVILLE - Shaq Petteway will be a Mountaineer.
The Steubenville Big Red senior has verbally committed to play football for coach Bill Stewart's West Virginia squad.
''My mother was always a big part in my decision, as was my little brother,'' Petteway said. ''My little brother (Shyoun, a.k.a. Pookie, who is 11) is like my son. I help raise my little brother.
''My mom always let me know that she didn't care where I went to school.
''When I took her to West Virginia, she got emotional and looked at me and I just knew. Then I looked at my little brother and I just knew.''
Petteway, who is 32-5 as a member of Big Red, chose WVU instead of Michigan State.
''Before I knew I could be a Division-I athlete, I always liked Michigan State, I was a fan of them,'' he said. ''I knew we had ties to Michigan State.
''Michigan State was always in the back of my mind. I knew I could always get to Michigan State and still be connected to the Big Red family.''
Stewart and the Mountaineers have been hot on Petteway's trail for a long time.
''They offered me right after my sophomore year,'' Petteway said. ''I always knew I wanted me to go there.
''It was very surprising to me. I never thought I would be in this situation.
''I felt the same family bond at WVU that we have here at Big Red. At West Virginia, you always have a home, no matter what you do after football.''
Big Red coach Reno Saccoccia knows this is a special opportunity for Petteway.
''This is a perfect opportunity for him,'' the coach said. ''I think the location of West Virginia had a lot to do with it. I think that Branko being there had even more to do with it.
''I think those were the two pluses that West Virginia had.
''His choice came down to playing at West Virginia or playing in the Big Ten and I don't think he could have made a mistake in either place he went. I'm thrilled for him and I know he'll do well.''
Branko Busick, a 2009 Big Red graduate, is a redshirt freshman with the Mountaineers.
''I know he's going to take me under his wing, just like he did here his senior year and my sophomore year,'' Petteway said of Busick. ''He'll show me the ropes, make sure I'm safe and stay out of trouble.''
Petteway knows he's a role model to more children than his little brother.
''I watch everything I do in front of my little brother because I know he's watching,'' he said. ''Even though he's 11, he's a lot smarter than 11. He picks up on everything. He might not say anything, but if he sees me do something, he knows in the back of his mind that's it's wrong or it's right.
''I try to be respectful to everybody to show him the way to grow up to be a man.
''I love the kids. It's an honor for me to slap their hands or sign something for them. I never thought I would be in this situation.''
Saccoccia believes Petteway will do well at the next level.
''He'll do a great job at West Virginia,'' he said. ''He's done a great job for us and it's not even his football. It's his personality. It's his love for the game. It's how he feels about his teammates.
''When JM (Jordon Meyer) got hurt for us (right before the half against Morgantown), Shaq was in tears at halftime. He and Anthony Pierro were shook up over one of their teammates being down.
''That's a sign of leadership.
''He's felt bad because Jesse (Birden) hasn't been around (due to injury) for four or five weeks. He has feelings.
''A coach can't teach a kid to be a good kid. We get those kids from their mothers.
''He's a good-hearted kid all the way around.''


text:
VALDOSTA, Ga. - Valdosta State was tabbed the preseason favorite to win the Gulf South Conference in a vote of the league coaches, as announced by the GSC Office on Wednesday.
The Blazers received three of the four first place votes and one second place vote to garner 15 total points, edging West Alabama, which had two first place votes and two second place to finish with 14 points. Delta State tallied two second place votes and a pair of thirds to register 10 points while North Alabama had six votes to finish fourth in the league preseason rankings. West Georgia rounded out the field with five points. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own team in the poll.
Valdosta State also placed eight players on the Preseason All-GSC team, including four each on offense and defense. Three offensive lineman garnered the honor as guard Edmund Kugbila was joined by tackles Mesh Wokomaty and Ryan Schraeder. Wide receiver Gerald Ford rounded out the offensive side of the ball.
On defense, VSU garnered two of the five defensive line positions as end Tyler Josey and tackle Lawrence Virgil each received the recognition. They were joined by linebacker Chris Pope and cornerback Matt Pierce.
West Alabama led the way with 10 total Preseason members while West Georgia had six and Delta State and North Alabama four each.
Valdosta State opens its 2012 preseason camp next Monday, August 6 and its season on Saturday, September 1 when it travels to Saginaw Valley State. The Blazers return 18 starters and 47 letterwinners off of a team that went 6-4 last season.


text:
my Nutrition
my Fitness
Other Goals
my SparkPoints
Web Search
Articles & Videos Home
Health & Wellness
Health A-Z
Cold & Flu
GERD (Heartburn)
Healthy Heart
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Pain Management
Seasonal Allergies
Weight Loss
Healthy Family
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Instant Inspiration
Lifestyle Centers
Beauty & Style
Brides To-Be
Family Wellness
Healthy Home
Pet Health
Senior Health
The SparkPeople Blog
Community Home
Message Boards
Challenge Central
Secrets of Success
Member Blogs
Friend Feed
Advertisement --
Learn more
about ads on this site.
July Already?
Monday, July 01, 2013
Wow, June just flew by didn't it? Well, I am not back to running yet, this hamstring sprain is lingering. I did talk to my niece the doctor and received some good advice. I am using my foam roller for massage and she suggested a compression sleeve to wear while I am exercising to support the muscle and provide heat. She said it is likely not a tear, but because it is a large muscle and not real way to rest it, it just takes a long time to heal. Patience not really my strong suit, oh well. I continue with my walking and elliptical and hopefully the compression sleeve will let me start back to running.
I have been getting over 10,000 steps consistently with my Fitbit Flex - with the exception of one travel day with unexpected delays and airport closures due to weather. However, I realized I was not really getting a good cardio workout on enough days. So I am committed on at least 4 or 5 of those days to include a 45 or 50 minute elliptical workout to really get my heart rate up.
I also treated my sisters to Fitbits (and my husband got one too) and now we are texting each other with how we are doing. I get the sense it may get a little competitive and that is probably a good thing. My husband wearing it on his wrist said he feels like a moose in Maine that has been tagged, but even he is focused on getting his steps in and is trying to loose weight. He has lost about 6 lbs and is heading in the right direction.
That is about all that is new here. Looks like a beautiful day for a walk and a short work week as my company gives us Friday off after the 4th of July - so only 3 working days this week! I think I will increase my target steps to 12,000 this week and see how that goes!
Have a great week and a safe 4th of July!
Share This Post With Others
Report Inappropriate Blog
Member Comments About This Blog Post
Report Inappropriate Comment
My SparkPage
Several people at my church are planning to get fit bits after seeing my progress with walking and getting fit. I can't wait because they are so motivating. I am basically competing against myself as my husband is not competitive like I am. He is still wearing his pedometer but is not stoked like I am, but am doing good with that. That is are personalities though.
I am so sorry to hear your healing is taking longer than planned. I really hope this improves for you. I am trying really hard to push and not overdo and get hurt. It's really hard sometimes for me to find the balance. I am trying to listen to my body, but it's still a little confused with all the changes it's making. So I am trying to listen hard.
1062 days ago
Report Inappropriate Comment
My SparkPage
A little competition is always a good thing! Great job on getting all your steps in even though you can't do your running!
1063 days ago
Report Inappropriate Comment
Just checked the attic for adoption papers, and sure enough, I'm your sister, baby! Fitbit forthcoming? LOL! Kidding aside, the healthy competition is a good thing.
Nice that your husband is on board too. Makes life so much easier! Mine is doing the same thing and is hiking off his retired CPA belly w/2 hikes every week. (Parks Dept. group) He uses some sort of pocket device that counts his steps. It really helps with awareness~he'll do some extra things to get his steps past 10,000 if it's close.
So sorry about your hamstring injury. That is a slow and painful area. I was a Massage Practitioner for many years and did some sports massage and a lot of treatment and injury work. Cross fiber friction might help with the healing. If you know of a good treatment and injury Massage Therapist , you might consider an appointment.
Please have a fun and safe 4th of July too! The eating choices sure get tough with all of the summer graduations, weddings, parties, and potlucks~then the holiday BBQ's. (sigh) the smell alone is a trigger for me. Let's stay strong and make each other proud!
Enjoy your long week-end~ you deserve it!
1064 days ago
Comment edited on: 7/1/2013 4:54:34 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
My SparkPage
Hamstring injuries are very deceptive. One time I got one doing some hamstring curls on a machine at the gym. I did not feel anything until like a day later and of course I thought it was soreness from the exercise. But like a week later when I went to do the exercise it would hurt. When I ran, my butt would cramp. I stopped the exercise machines. Then one day when I went to run - no pain.
1064 days ago
Report Inappropriate Comment
My SparkPage
I agree - don't know where June went...or May, for that matter! Lately, I'm struck by how important it is to become more aware make every day count.
I'm sorry to hear that your injury is taking longer to heal than we'd hoped, but it sounds like you have a great attitude about it. You're doing what you can. Kudos!
Great idea to get FitBits for other family members...want to adopt me???
Seriously, it's on my list - perhaps the next purchase - but I haven't even had the courage to investigate cost yet. I will... :)
Hope you have a great day today, Noreen.
1064 days ago
Add Your Comment to the Blog Post
Log in to post a comment
Disclaimer: Weight loss results will vary from person to person. No individual result should be seen as a typical result of following the SparkPeople program.
Advertisement --
Learn more
about ads on this site.
Get An Email Alert Each Time
NHES220 Posts
See Today's Featured Member Blog Posts
More Blogs by NHES220
Finally some Spring Weather!
- 5/23/2016
Monday Again!
- 5/9/2016
The Weekend - Thinking about Running!
- 5/2/2016
Women's Half Marathon!
- 4/25/2016
View All ›
close ×


text:
Master of Education in Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) program prepares teachers, parents, and other professionals to meet the educational and psychosocial needs of children and youth with autism. Why enroll in the ASD program?
- Be on the cutting edge of autism research and practice
- Earn your master's degree in 2 years
- Complete all coursework online
The Autism Spectrum Disorders program is designed for professionals who want to advance their knowledge and skills for understanding, identifying, and working with individuals on the autism spectrum as well as for those preparing for a career in autism. The ASD curriculum was developed in partnership with Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)—a leading source of autism training and resources for families and professionals. Courses cover characteristics; assessment; instructional methods and materials; social, sensory, and communication issues; and behavior support. In addition, students complete multiple field experiences with individuals with ASD across the lifespan. Program completers earn a M.Ed. in Special Education with a Specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorders and are prepared to assume leadership roles in school and community settings.
The ASD master's program requires coursework in autism, special education, and research methods, including a master's capstone experience. The program can be completed in a minimum of 34 credit hours. The five core autism courses are completed in sequential order, one course per semester, with the first course in the sequence beginning Fall Semester.
CORE AUTISM COURSES (15 hours)
Overview of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) including: definitions, history, etiology, prevalence, legal issues, characteristics and needs, interventions and programs, and issues and trends. This course will address lifespan issues for individuals with ASD as well as life span concerns for families and professionals dealing with ASD.
This course is designed to develop competencies for assessing individuals with ASD, identifying educational needs, designing and implementing educational programs, and using effective methods and materials for instructing individuals with ASD.
Social, sensory, and communication are deficit areas for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This course will compare and contrast neuro-typical social, sensory, and communication development with the delayed and disordered social, sensory, and communication development of individuals with ASD. This course will address lifespan issues for individuals with ASD.
This course will assist students in understanding why behaviors occur in individuals on the autism spectrum and assist them with designing effective behavior interventions and supports, using an applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports framework.
This course provides students with opportunities to practice skills and demonstrate knowledge acquired in content-based courses. The practicum provides experiences with individuals on the autism spectrum, with varying ages and ability levels and from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. The practicum will take place in field settings such as public schools, non-profit organizations, colleges or universities, and/or community-based programs.
*Individuals who wish to take the five core autism courses without completing the master's degree program can enroll in the Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate program.
Special Education Courses (9 hours)
Introduction to the diversity of assistive technology, low and high tech systems, with an emphasis on impact and relevancy for individuals with disabilities.
Provides an overview of the transition of students with disabilities from school to adult roles. Primary emphases on transition planning and services, strategies for effectively preparing students to achieve their postsecondary goals, and adult environments and service delivery systems.
Theoretical bases and systematic strategies for working collaboratively with families of students with disabilities and for facilitating collaborative partnerships between parents and professionals. Methods for effecting change in education from a socio-psychological consultation viewpoint, the role and strategies of a change agent, and models and strategies of consultation.
Master's Courses (9 hours)
For leaders and resource personnel in special education services. Consideration of critical issues and policies in special education and disability services.
Identification and evaluation of research problems, research designs, use of library resources, data gathering, and writing research reports.
Statistics as a tool in education and research, descriptive statistics, transformation of scores, sampling and probability, linear correlation and regression, introduction to statistical inference, basic tests of significance, and effect size.
Introduction to qualitative methods focusing on naturalistic inquiry, ethnographic methodologies, and interpretive research to be used in classroom research.
Masters Project/Thesis/Exam (1 hour)
As the final phase of the program, students will select and complete a thesis, master's project, or comprehensive examination. Selection of the capstone experience is guided by the student's interests and career plans and should be decided in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator or Major Advisor. Typically, students interested in pursuing graduate study at the doctoral level select the thesis option
On demand. Supervised study of selected problem and written product in fulfillment of requirement for graduate degree. Prerequisite: Graduate status and approval of Program Coordinator or School Chair.
Supervised independent readings in preparation for the master's comprehensive examination. Graded S/U.
On demand. Credit for thesis study. An enrollment in excess of six hours is acceptable for a master's degree, but no more than six hours are creditable toward the degree. The minimum acceptable total for the degree is three hours. Graded S/U.
- Go to: http://choose.bgsu.edu/apply/online/?graduate
- Click APPLY NOW
- Enter a username and password
All graduate level programs use the same Graduate College Application. Note: There is a non-refundable application fee.
Have two official transcripts from every college or university you have attended and GRE, PRaxis II, or OAE test scores sent directly to:
Graduate College
120 McFall Center
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403
United States of America
Accepted Standardized Tests:
- GRE General Test
- Praxis II Principles of Learning,
- Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Assessment of Professional (Pedagogical) Knowledge
Test scores can not be more than ten years old and non-original scores must be notarized. TOEFL scores are required from applicants whose native language is not English. For information on the GRE/Praxis/TOEFL tests, visit the Educational Testing Service website.
Prepare a 2-3 page, double-spaced letter that addresses the following points: (a) your motivation for pursuing graduate study in your chosen field, (b) what you hope to gain through graduate study, (c) your career aspirations following completion of the program, and (d) your personal qualities that relate to success as a graduate student.
Also download and complete the Program Information Sheet (.doc).
Send the letter and Program Information Sheet to the School of Intervention Services (SIS) Cohort Coordinator via email at email@example.com.
The SIS Reference Form (.doc) assesses an applicant's potential for success as both a graduate student and an autism professional. At least one reference form must be from a faculty member and at least one reference form must be from an administrator or supervisor who is familiar with your professional performance. Letters of recommendation may be sent in place of, or in addition to, the SIS Reference Form. Your application is not complete without 3 references so follow up with your references to be certain these are submitted in a timely manner.
Reference forms/letters should be emailed, faxed, or mailed to SIS Cohort Admissions:
Email: email@example.com
Fax: (419) 372-8265 [ATTN: SIS Cohort Admissions]
School of Intervention Services
ATTN: Cohort Admissions
451 Education Building
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403


text:
Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books.
The Edible Tao: Munching My Way Toward Enlightenment
by Ruth Pennington Paget
No current Talk conversations about this book.
No reviews
References to this work on external resources.
Wikipedia in English
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0595291376, Paperback)My sister worked as a waitress at the Ho-Ho Inn, a Chinese restaurant, on Cass Street in Detroit. She sat a plate of Egg Foo Yung in front of five-year-old me. I had a way with words and quickly renamed this Egg Foo "Yuck." Tears ran down my cheeks as I thought about eating this worm-like mess of food. The Chinese waiter called George came in and looked at me. He took the Egg Foo "Yuck" and threw it in the garbage. Then he went to the freezer and got me one of those ice cream treats that Chinese restaurants serve; a coconut flavored outer shell of ice cream surrounding a mango core.My sister came in and glared at me. George said, "She ate everything, so I gave her an ice cream." I smiled sweetly at George. My love for the Chinese, if not their food, began at that instant.-The Edible Tao
(retrieved from Amazon Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:21:32 -0400)
No library descriptions found.
Amazon Kindle (0 editions)
Audible (0 editions)
CD Audiobook (0 editions)
Project Gutenberg (0 editions)
Google Books — Loading...
RatingAverage: No ratings.


text:
I've been having trouble finding a kickstand that fits my Xootr Swift at my LBS. One centre mounted one was too bulky and hit the crank arms when cycling. Another one didn't stand the bike up properly. One rear one was way too big.
Just wondering if the Xootr.com kickstand is the only way to get one that fits:
Click for full size - Uploaded with plasq's Skitch
eBay.com.au (Australia) reveals several results when searching "greenfield kickstand" some of which are from the USA, the smallest of which is 285mm—looking at my ruler, that seems long for a 20 inch bicycle. I suppose I could cut them with a hacksaw?
I don't really mind if it's on the centre or rear triangle, as long as the bicycle stands up. I think I can't use the axle though, because there are
If I could also trouble people to have a look at the kickstands at: http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.kickstand
Click for full size - Uploaded with plasq's Skitch
The individual links are:
Do you think these would fit? Probably especially the first one (blue). If I'm not mistaken, the others are rear mounted onto the axle, which may affect the "rotation preventing" nuts in the horizontal dropouts (sorry if the terminology is wrong).
I just had a thought about going to a LBS that specialises in smaller wheeled BMX bikes. I have no experience with those—do they usually have kickstands? Anyone know any LBS in Sydney Australia that specialises in those? :)


text:
this wiki
Welcome to the Card Guide Wiki!Edit
The Cardguide Wiki is an free, public, informative and collaborative encyclopedia about playing cards, card games and trading cards from all over the world.
We strive to list every card ever made in this database and add an image of it. We are devoted for providing the most accurate information, if you see an inaccuracy, please feel free to fix the problem or report it to an administrator or to the founder Vuurvosje. We also list variants, autographs, misprints, proofprints, filler cards and every packaging out there.
WARNING: Not all content is appropriate for all ages!
Help is always greatly appreciated. If you don't know were to start, pick a game or subject were you're passionate about and start there.
|Random Character Card
Card Game TypesEdit
This wiki is a non-commercial site. We are not affiliated with any stores or publishers.
All images (cards, cut-ups, icons, screenshots and also in text) are copyrighted by their respective owners. This includes movie companies, actors, illustrators, models, designers and of course publishers and printers. We are not endorsed by any of them in any way.


text:
Darcey Bussell to retire
Posted 14 October 2005 - 05:56 AM
"Darcey Bussell, one of Covent Garden's biggest crowd-pullers and the most popular British ballerina since Margot Fonteyn, announced her retirement as principal dancer with the Royal Ballet yesterday."
The Daily Telegraph
I have always known this would happen sooner or later. I just hope I get the chance to see her perform again before she goes. She is, in my opinion, one of the most wonderful dancers I have ever seen.
Posted 14 October 2005 - 08:22 AM
Posted 14 October 2005 - 08:28 AM
Posted 14 October 2005 - 09:14 AM
Posted 14 October 2005 - 11:08 AM
Helene's point is important here. She's continuing through this season. After that, she's retiring as *principal* with the company and will be Principal Guest Artist - with few contractural obligations and a greater ability to have her own say in both rep and partners (who, at this stage, are increasingly also guest artists). It also gives her greater flexibility to guest elsewhere.
The whole time I saw Margot Fonteyn (from the late 60s well into the 70s) with the RB she danced under this kind of arrangement.
And I believe she started this well before I saw her, back in the early-mid 60s
This is not to quess how long Bussell will dance on this kind of basis but it could be one season or a couple of them
Posted 14 October 2005 - 08:33 PM
Posted 15 October 2005 - 01:10 AM
Solor, I like your point particularly. She is, as you say, a classy dame.
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users
Help support Ballet Alert! and Ballet Talk for Dancers year round by using this search box for your amazon.com purchases. (If it doesn't appear below, your computer's or browser's adblockers may have blocked display):


text:
I joined Sittercity and immediately heard from several wonderful sitters. The service is amazing for my peace of mind!
Natlie P., Inver Grove Heights, MN
Top Rated Nannies in Ashburn, VAMore Nannies
Sittercity in the Media
"Within 24 hours after posting a job, parents usually get an average of 17 replies. No one in America ever has the excuse of 'I can't find a babysitter' again." — Today Show
As the saying goes, behind every sane family is a wonderful nanny! And Sittercity can help you find the right nanny for your family. Whether you need a part-time nanny, full-time nanny, overnight nanny or live-in nanny, we can help you connect with a caregiver that fits your family's needs. Expecting a baby soon? You can also search for baby nurses who can help you during those first few weeks when you and your newborn need extra help the most. Going on vacation? We can help you connect with sitters all over the United States. Just need a little help with the kids while you're home? Consider hiring a mother's helper, who can lend a much-needed extra hand.
What exactly is a nanny? Nannies are a bit different from babysitters in the sense that they usually have a regular weekly schedule with a certain family. You can choose between full-time nannies and part-time nannies depending on your family's weekly needs. It's also good to have a backup nanny that you know and trust so that you have child care covered if your usual nanny calls in sick.
How much do nannies charge? The average hourly rate varies depending on where you live. Look up your state on Sittercity's rate calculator.
It's common to find a nanny through recommendations from family and friends. When you have to look beyond your circle, Sittercity is your next stop in your search for quality nannies. We have thousands of nannies for you to choose from, and you can narrow your search based on qualifications and your family's needs. You can also post a nanny job and let the nannies come to you.
Whatever your nanny needs might be, Sittercity can help you out!
We'll help you find the care you need
Babysitters provide part-time care for your kids, are usually paid hourly, and work for several families.
Special Needs Care
These caregivers are experienced caring for those with specific disabilities or conditions.
Companion Care
Care companions assist seniors with everyday tasks and activities in their home.
Pet Care
From dog walkers to pet sitters, our caregivers can meet the needs of your furry friends.


text:
Lips sealed, arms crossed, "I don't like this." Meanwhile, he's never even tried it before. Sound familiar? Thankfully Liam likes to eat fruit and carrots, but other veggies – he likes to eat them once in a blue moon, maybe less. So, being that I want him to get the nutrients from vegetables like broccoli and spinach, I have to think of clever ways to get him to eat them. I thought I'd share the ones I've found that work!
1. Green eggs (minus the ham)! We read Dr Seuss's book and then I made green eggs. Here's how: I chop the broccoli, spinach, OR zucchini up small, or sometimes I puree them. At times I grate the zucchini instead of chopping it. I then cook the veggies for a minute or two in butter or a healthy oil first and then add the beaten egg. I often also add some grated cheese, as this helps to hide the flavor of the vegetables. When the egg is scrambled, it's done! If your child simply can't get past the green, then at least use a yellow squash, as he/she won't even notice it! I find letting Liam dip his eggs in organic ketchup helps too.
2. Yogurt – what I'm about to tell you to do will probably not sound appetizing, but my kids LOVE it! I start with plain Greek yogurt, because I'd rather not give the kids unnecessary sugar and I sweeten it later. I then add finely chopped or pureed carrots AND kale (the kale is sweet like apples this way). To top it off I add granola and let the kids help with adding the honey. When mixed together, the kids don't notice the veggies, though it is clearly visible. I think this is because they are excited about the fact that they added the honey and they love finding the granola chunks.
3. Having fish for dinner? Make a veggie filled fish salad. When I serve whole fish, Liam rarely eats it. However, If I take the fish off his plate, along with whatever veggie I serve it with, put it in the food processor with a tiny bit of mayo and serve it on rice crackers, he'll eat the whole meal. Kids like crackers! I have also done this with turkey/chicken! Making tuna fish for lunch? Pack it with the nutrients of veggies in the same manner.
4. What kid doesn't love mac and cheese? Whether I make it from scratch or I use Annie's rice pasta mac and cheese, I always add pureed veggies. When making the home made version, I usually add either cauliflower or squash. I add it before I put the pan of pasta and cheese into the oven. If boxed, I use whatever vegetables I have, even if that means quickly chopping up some carrot and/or kale using the mini food processor and throwing it in the mac and cheese.
5. Pasta with red sauce – This is possibly the easiest way to hide veggies! Again, whether the sauce is home made or jarred, I use either pureed or finely chopped veggies, like carrots, celery, spinach, squash and/or mushrooms If it seems too lumpy, like my secret may be found out, I put it in the blender or use my super immersion blender to make it smooth so no one knows about the added delights! If your child doesn't eat meat or poultry, you can add the already cooked meat in the same fashion.
6. Quesadillas – Kids love bread and cheese. I take it one step further by sneaking in the pureed or chopped vegetables. I make it easy on myself by cooking it in the toaster oven. The meal takes about 5 minutes to prepare!
7. Muffins – See my recipe page for my pumpkin/butternut squash muffin recipe. Of course you can also do carrot or zucchini as well.
So, happy veggie hiding. I hope at least one of these tricks work for you! Maybe your kids will surprise you! Mine did – One day I put broccoli on Liam's plate and after many times of him not eating it, this particular meal he asked for seconds, thirds, fourths, fifths and finally sixths! Imagine my amazement!
Recipes for the homemade macaroni and cheese and the green eggs will appear on the recipe page shortly!


text:
s24-9 Horton by DROPS design
Welcome! You are browsing as a guestWould you like to see 3 projects made from this pattern and much more? join Ravelry now What am I missing?
© Drops Design
© Drops Design
s24-9 Horton
This pattern is available for free.
SmåDROPS 24-9
DROPS design: Pattern no e-012-bn
Yarn group A
Measurements: approx. 2¾" high x 5" long /
7 cm high x 13 cm long
DROPS SAFRAN from Garnstudio
50 g color no 07, medium gray
50 g color no 01, light pink
+ some black and off white for eyes, mouth and ivory
Some poly stuffing for filling
DROPS CROCHET HOOK size 3 mm / C
For more information, see: http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=615...


text:
Lucario is Back in Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS - NewsJared Katz, posted on 31 January 2014 / 2,301 Views
My favorite blue Aura wielding Pokemon will be joining the cast of Smash Bros. once again. Yes, Lucario has been confirmed for Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS. We also know from Sakurai's post that the influence of his Aura has been increased. For those who aren't aware, when Lucario becomes more damaged he becomes more powerful.
Sakuari also mentions that Lucario only appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl due to the staff's extreme effort in increasing the game's roster count. As of right now we have no screenshots on his final smash, leaving it up in the air if it will stay the same or will be related to his mega evolution.
More Articles
There are no comments to display.


text:
Those little plant tags on new shrubs and nursery trees tell you all kinds of things: where to plant, how much to water, even sometimes a primer on hole preparation. But they never say much about what to do if Mother Nature pulls a fast one on you. Same for the magazines (no offence, CG staff): idyllic shots of root balls, mulch, and watering cans, but little mention of how to know if your green thumb has turned black.
I've been the death of at least one tree and several tomato seedlings. It's not outside the realm of possibility that this winter has done under one or two of the plants I've put in over the last two years, including my mountain ash that I apparently can't stop talking about. So I got a quick refresher from my sister Jenni, an arborist, on how to assess the level of life or death in my springtime saplings. (For more mature trees, it really is worth it to bring in an arborist. Really.)
First things first: every plant is different. Peeling bark could be a warning sign on some plants, but for ninebarks it's totally normal—actually, a feature.
Have a close look at the object of your concern. If it's deciduous, are there buds on the branches? Are they soft and full? Your tree is probably still sleeping. Be patient. If they are shriveled and dry, check all the branches. Are they all like that, or just a few? It's not unusual for some branches to die off from stress or exposure over the winter, but the rest of the tree can bounce back. If the plant has already leafed out but got zapped by a cold snap, or if the buds all spell doom, try snapping off the tip of one of the twigs. Does it crack easily, or is it bendy? Bendy means there's still life in it.
If you're really worried, and not in the mood to wait and see, here's something you can try. Scratch into the bark of your tree just a couple of millimeters and hopefully you'll see a soft, moist, green layer of tissue. That's your cambium, the life-giving part of the tree, where all the other cells are produced. If you've got healthy looking cambium, there's hope. Remember though, not every tree will have a really obvious green cambium. And even a little scratch is still a wound, adding stress to an already stressed tree. Consider yourself warned, but it's an option.
Junipers may look awfully grey, but if you can see some green in the leaves and they are still relatively pliable, they are likely okay.
It's normal for conifers to lose some needles, so don't be too alarmed if you see some bronzy ones dropping to the ground. The ones to watch are the needles at the tips of the branches. If those are dropping, you may have a Code Blue. Evergreens continue to transpire (lose water) over the winter, so even with melting snow they could be feeling pretty dry by now. Some judicious drinks of water may rescue them.
Now, with all that said, I'm a big believer in giving any plant a full season to show itself. Give the poor guys a chance before you rip them out of the ground. I had an Amur maple I was sure was toast (the deer certainly thought it was food), but it came back from the root and (with some love) is now a healthy four-foot tree. There's a bittersweet vine I never got around to pulling out last year, and in September I noticed leaves on it.
Never give up. Prune back dead bits so the plant can focus its energy on the healthy parts, bring on the water, and – like a good gardener – cross your fingers and hope.


text:
Red Tide and the Health of the Gulf of Mexico
This past year, we had weeks on end of spoiled beaches and fish kills. Local businesses suffered, too. Hotels, restaurants, fishermen and retail stores felt the economic impact of red tide.
The situation has left many wondering whether red tide worsening and if that's the case, then why? What needs to be done to deal with red tide in the next five to ten years? Do we need to change the way we do business in coastal Florida, based on what we saw in 2005? Those are just some of the questions we asked our guests.
Tuesday at 6:30 PM | Sunday at 7:30 AM on WUSF 89.7
Monday at 10:00 PM on WSMR 89.1
Carson Cooper is a familiar voice. He has become a favorite of WUSF listeners as the local host of NPR's "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since he took the job in 2000. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades. He has been the host of WUSF 89.7's Florida Matters since its launch in 2006. During that time he has reported on a variety of issues of importance to the community, including growth management, education, transportation, affordable housing, taxation, public health and the environment.
Contact Information
Florida Matters isn't just one-way communication. We want you to get involved in the conversation each week and tell us what you think about the topics we're discussing. All you have to do is sign up for a free account on our Web site -- it's free, easy, and we promise we won't share your information! We welcome your input as we continue to find new stories to share in the Bay area.
And if you have an idea for a show or want to contact the producers, send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Dave Brophy - March 22, 2013
David Lee Brophy was born on the family homestead Feb. 14, 1930. His mother, Precious, said he was the best Valentine's present ever. The old cowboy died March 22, 2013, in his pickup on his farm in rural Yuma County about a half mile from where he was born 83 years before.
Dave Brophy was all boy—active, daring, quick. What it would have been like to raise him with six siblings in a tiny shack in the sandhills.
David and his siblings walked about a mile and a half to a one-room schoolhouse, although in his later years he ran a trap line on his way to school, so the trip would have been considerably longer. It's said that he actually liked it when he caught a skunk, as getting that smell on him earned him a day off from school. He finished the eighth grade and went to work with his dad, Peter.
The Army drafted Dave in 1951. He did basic training in Hawaii and then was sent to Alaska to guard against the communist threat. He finished his stint as a drill instructor in Kansas. While in the Army, he earned his GED diploma.
Dave married Nadine Probasco in 1955. They raised four children—Brad, Lisa, Greg and Janet—in four different houses all located on the same farm. Interestingly, they didn't have indoor plumbing until they moved into their third house in 1964. They built their final home in 1976.
Fall was his favorite time of the year. He loved hunting, preferably in the mountains. His first trip was at age 14 for deer around Estes Park. He carried a 30-40 Kraig that was longer than he was tall. Over the years, he probably taught 20-some boys and a couple girls how to hunt, passing up shots on big game so a kid could bag his first elk. His last hunting trip was in 2009; he carried a .243, but mostly for show.
The only thing more common on his hunting trips than rifles were card games. David loved playing cards—pitch, poker and lately, spike. They played for money and they kept score, mostly for bragging rights. It was brutal and fun. No quarter given until after the game, and then his character as moderator came through as always: "Let's deal again." There is always another chance, another game. "The winners are laughing; the losers are hollering 'deal.'"
Dave was the third generation to grow watermelons in the sandhills. He took great pride in a weed-free patch. He cared deeply about quality; melons had to look good and taste better. He knew by sight and sound a quality melon. It's an art that takes time to develop. It takes patience.
David was unbelievably patient. He was a dad who rarely raised his voice; the few times he was ever upset with one of his kids truly garnered the attention of the offender. If he was mad, they must have done something really bad. He was that way with everyone. He liked almost everybody he met, and he met people with ease. He did not know a stranger.
Raising kids on a farm and ranch afforded Dave the opportunity to always have his kids with him. From daily chores to seasonal work like fixing fence, one or more would have been "helping." It was especially "helpful" when one of them dumped him out of the back of the pickup while he was feeding hay to the cows.
This constant companionship extended beyond life on the ranch, and he took his kids to every event one can imagine. From gymkhanas to 4-H fairs, he took them and their animals.
He also took them on annual fishing trips to the mountains. He loved fishing, camping and spending time under a tall pine. He'd regale his kids with stories of time spent working on hay crews in the mountains, successful fishing excursions and successful hunts.
He taught by storytelling, and he taught more than just his own kids, as almost every nephew and cousin learned the outdoors from Uncle Dave. In later years, he regularly took his grandkids to Stalker Pond and the fishing hole in Holyoke.
David was preceded in death by Nadine, his wife of 48 years.
He is survived by five sisters, one brother, four children, eight grandkids and six great-grandchildren.
A rosary was held March 25 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Wray. The Mass of Christian Burial was held March 26 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with Father Jonathan Dellinger officiating. Interment was held at the Yuma Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Wauneta Fire Department.
Spellman-Schmidt Funeral Home in Wray was in charge of arrangements.


text:
This Forum is for: Sony Vegas
FROM: RobinT
DATE: Oct. 21, 2012 5:41 am gmt
SUBJECT: Aurora Borealis
KEYWORDS: vegas bcc
KEYWORDS: vegas bcc
I have a few still images of the Northern Lights which I would like to "liven up" a bit, but not merely pan/zoom. Not sure how to describe what I want - shimmering; rippling or what. I do have Vegas Pro 11 and BCC but don't know what effect to look for.
Any ideas welcomed.
CURRENT THREAD: Read whole thread
- Aurora Borealis by RobinT at Oct. 21, 2012 5:41 am gmt
- Re: Aurora Borealis by davidhague at Oct. 21, 2012 6:03 am gmt
- Re: Aurora Borealis by RobinT at Oct. 21, 2012 2:16 pm gmt


text:
Try this Eggless Benedict recipe, or contribute your own.
0 people want to try | 0 have favorited
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove tofu from water; let stand 10 minutes to drain. Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, oil and salt in a small bowl. Cut tofu into 8 slices. Arrange in baking dish; pour lemon juice mixture over tofu. Let marinate 15 minutes; drain excess marinade. Bake tofu 20 minutes (prepare hollandaise sauce while tofu bakes.) Hollandiase sauce: Heat oil in a saucepan over med-low heat; saute onion until soft and golden, about 3 minutes. Put onion in blender or food processor with 1/3 cup soymilk; puree until smooth, about 20 sec. Pour mixture back into pan. With wire whisk, mix in remaining soymilk, lemon juice, tarragon, salt, turmeric, white pepper and cayenne pepper. Stir over medium heat until almost boiling. Add dissolved kudzu; stir until thickened. Makes about 1 cup. Assembly: Split muffins, top with bacon. heat in oven while tofu is baking. Top with tofu. Ladle on 1 tablespoon hollandaise, then 1 tomato slice and 1 more tablespoon hollandaise. Garnish with parsley. Makes 4 servings | NOTES : 9 grams of fat per serving with 2 tbsp. sauce. Recipe by: Native Foods, Palm Springs, CA
|My private notes
There are no reviews yet for Eggless Benedict. Be the first to review it!
There are no reviews yet. Be the first!


text:
'Worth a Mass'
When barring politicians from the Lord's table, are some wrongs more absolute than others?
WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT SO MANY OF OUR politicians are so religious? Newspapers give the impression of office incumbents and seekers tripping over themselves to get to the Communion rail, only to be thwarted by bishops of nefarious agenda withholding the consecrated wafer from them. Most recently it's New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey who's in the ecclesiastical doghouse, but in January 2003 erstwhile California Gov. Gray Davis got the word from on high that he should choose between supporting abortion and coming to the Supper.
Also last year, timed for the 30th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the American Life League (ALL) took out a full-page ad in The Washington Times disclosing the identities of "The Deadly Dozen" in the Senate: John Kerry, Tom Daschle, Ted Kennedy, Joseph Biden, and eight other Catholic defenders of legalized abortion. (Only one, Maine's Susan Collins, is a Republican, thus prompting the charge by Dems of partisanship in the ALL.)
Plucky. I especially liked the sound of Camden Bishop Joseph Galante's apologia for his sacramental denial to Gov. McGreevey's extended tongue: The prelate described the act of abortion as "absolute wrong," a refreshingly old-fashioned phrase in this postmodern clime from which hiccuped Gov. McGreevey's predictable indignation: "I just don't know that that's what charity and faith is all about." (Mr. McGreevey also has said that the abortion issue is "intensely personal," which, presumably, is a soul condition a notch more agonizing that just plain "personal.")
The phenomenon is international. Once upon a time there was no question of denying the sacred host to the presidents of Mexico; they didn't show up for Mass. The Catholic Church was the underdog then, priests and nuns being excluded for most of the 20th century from basic civil rights, like the vote. When Ernesto Zedillo, in 1999, deigned to attend the inauguration of a cathedral, it was the first time a Mexican chief executive had blessed an act of public worship with his presence. Enter Vicente Fox next, ending the stranglehold of the PRI party, and appearing at a post-election Mass where he tendered his tongue, thronged by reporters and flashing cameras. But the honeymoon with the Church proved short-lived, as Mexico City's Cardinal Rivera soon announced that Mr. Fox was no longer welcome at the Lord's table.
Here is where the essay turns embarrassing, and I wish I could draw cleaner good guys and bad guys. For President Fox's fall from grace springs from his recent marriage to long-time spokeswoman Marta Sahagun, since both are divorced without church-conferred annulments to make the new nuptials legit. Gov. McGreevey, a two-time loser in the eyes of the Church-he's pro-abort and also divorced-could also remove one hurdle to Bishop Galante's chalice and bread by pursuing an annulment.
Now an annulment ($850 please) is an official declaration from the church that "a marriage in question was invalid in the true sense of the word," according to Catholic priest Mark Connolly. In the old days we thought this meant the union had never been consummated, but considering that Senora Sahagun, for one, was married 27 years and has three sons, the definition has doubtless undergone a face lift. Sure enough, "immaturity," "lack of true marital commitment," and "unresolved forces within their personalities" are now good enough grounds. We didn't know this in the past, but do now, Father Connolly notes, "because of all the help and aid we get from the behavioral sciences."
What happened to "absolute wrong"? What happened to "What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate" (Mark 10:9)? I hear instead Jesus' rebuke: "You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God in order to establish your tradition!" (Mark 7:9).
Cornered like church mice, Gov. McGreevey, Sen. Kerry, and President Fox could take a page from 16th-century French history and learn from that consummate politicien of old, Henry of Navarre, never one to let religion get in the way of political ambition. First a Huguenot, till the St. Batholomew's Day massacre made it less propitious, he switched to Catholicism. Then things simmered down and he turned Protestant again. When Henry III was assassinated, he saw his chance and turned Catholic again, supposedly exclaiming, as he ascended to the throne crowned Henry IV, "Paris is well worth a Mass."
John Kerry in any event will have a difficult time, for becoming respectable on abortion in the eyes of the Church would alienate some of his core supporters. Perhaps the book of Judges has the best epitaph for our contemporary funeral for absolutes: "In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes" (Judges 21:25).


text: As part of a new series, ARTINFO checked out two gallery openings in Chelsea featuring the work of French artist Daniel Buren. "Situated Works," with Buren's latest neon fiber optics and Plexiglas and fabric pieces, is presented at Bortolami Gallery. At Petzel Gallery, "Works in Situ" includes wall works dating from a historic series begun in the 1960s.


text:
Singapore passes temporary law to keep order in Little India
Feb 19 2014 , Singapore
The Public Order (Additional Temporary Measures) Bill will be effective for a year in the district, where some 400 migrant workers from South Asia rioted when an Indian man was killed in a bus accident on December 8.
The new law is less powerful than the Public Order (Prevention) Act which allows imposition of curfew and use of lethal force if necessary and has been involved on weekly basis to maintain law and order in the area.
Under the law, police will be given power to exclude or ban people from entering the area if their conduct is likely to threaten public order, and to search any vehicle, person or place reasonably suspected to being related to an offence.
It also enacts a general prohibition on alcohol sale, supply and consumption in the area, except under specific conditions, cancel or suspend a permit or licence on short notice if a licensee flouts the alcohol ban.
Second Minister for Home Affairs S Iswaran told parliament that the government has taken steps to address factors that could have contributed to the riot.
But to implement these steps, the government had to invoke on weekly basis a provision under the Public Order (Prevention) Act which was conceived for far graver situations and grants police broad and extensive powers, he said.
The riot left 43 police officers injured and 24 emergency vehicles damaged in the worst outbreak of violence Singapore has seen in the last four decades.
Twenty-three Indian nationals are now facing court charges for rioting while two others have been jailed for 15 weeks each on lesser charge of not leaving the scene when the police ordered them.
Meanwhile, the State-appointed Commission of Inquiry would start public hearing into the riot today. Some 70 witnesses would appear at the hearing which would also look into video footage and surveillance cameras into the rioting.
The Inquiry is chaired by former Supreme Court Judge G Pannir Selvam and the evidence for the hearing is being led by the Attorney General's Chambers in the Subordinate Courts.


text:
Check out the latest news and insight from the ever-evolving world of institutional investing and hedge funds from around the globe.
Read More Industry News >
Bruce Kovner, the former chairman of hedge fund firm Caxton Associates, has made a generous contribution to establish a fellowship program at the renowned Julliard School.
The New York Times reported that Kovner's $60 million donation will go toward creating a new scholarship program that will cover all of the expenses of a Julliard student, including tuition, supplies and room and board, plus a stipend to cover travel, books and equipment. The program is set to begin immediately.
The article also said that the program will initially allow for 25 Kovner fellowships, which will be awarded based on artistic accomplishment rather than financial need, with a gradual increase to 53 in 2018. Kovner, who is also chairman of Julliard's board, also donated $20 million to the school last year.
Kovner announced his retirement from the hedge fund industry in 2011. He is currently the chairman of Caxton Alternative Management, an investment company he founded in 2012 after his departure from Caxton Associates.
Tweets by @eVestment_Hedge
Tweets by @eVestment


text:
Lot 38 View Catalog
Aqua Survey & Instruments Co. Dip-Meter: leather case; Cinn., Oh
(Flap is torn)
3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
All items sell As Is, Where Is, no guarantees of any kind. We accept Mastercard & Visa, no paypal, no personal checks, no money orders, no wire transfers. Your credit card will be charged twice; once for the purchase and once for packing and shipping, You, the buyer must contact our office within 3 business days of the auction ending to make payment arrangements. Thank You for participating in our auction.
Sign In to see what this sold for
|$50 – $1,000
|Starting Bid
Your maximum bid will remain private.


text:
Myzteziz turns heel
A rather interesting story line is taking place down in Mexico. During Triplemania, Myzteziz did a heel turn on Rey Mysterio and joined a stable featuring Konnan. The group proceeded to beat down the former world heavyweight champion. He then challenged Mysterio to a mask versus mask match. That should prove to be a huge draw for AAA.
August 10, 2015


text:
The 124 page America's Health Rankings Senior Report listed Montana in 36th place for senior health. In the behaviors category, it showed that high percentages of Montana's seniors smoke, drink, and do not visit physicians regularly.
Jennifer Allen, of North Valley Hospital's Embrace Health, told NBC Montana that the state's rural setting is one of the reasons why the state is below average in health.
"Because we're rural, access to health care is a huge issue," Allen explained. "I think until we're able to address access to a full broad continuum of health care and mental health care, we're going to struggle to get ourselves up that ranking."
The report shows another disappointing statistic - the state ranks 49th out of 50 in terms of access to dedicated geriatricians, or doctors who specialize in senior health care. A quick check of the census revealed that Montana has more people over 65 per capita than the national average.
"As we get an older population, including a population with the super-old," continued Allen, "they also need excellent and focused health care, and a geriatrician is one of the best ways to deal with that."
Susan Kudra, of the Agency on Aging in Kalispell, said it's a struggle for Montana doctors, who could be making more money elsewhere.
"We do have a lot of medical care here but let's face it, income in Montana for that type of thing is not as high was it would be in a larger city, so we fight an uphill battle for that reason," said Kudra.
It's a critical battle, Kudra explains, as the number of seniors is expected to increase 230 percent over the next 20 years.


text:
Lonely at Langley
Embattled CIA chief Tenet has one thing going for him: the loyalty of the president
Texas hold 'em is a popular form of poker based on simple math. Players calculate their odds by dividing the number of unseen cards by those laid on the table. President Bush, always inclined to uncomplicated strategies, should find this one useful in the ongoing round over whether he relied on phony intelligence in taking the United States to war. Democrats would like to blame discredited reports that Saddam Hussein sought uranium from Niger on the president; Republicans are loading that burden on CIA Director George Tenet.
In this case of political poker, bluff hands are in play on both sides and stakes are high. Behind the rerun queries about Saddam's quest for uranium is a backroom issue dear to both Democrats and Republicans: Who will run a newly refurbished Central Intelligence Agency? House members have already passed and the Senate will vote this month on a bill to overhaul intelligence gathering, giving the CIA renewed clout and increased funding to direct those operations.
On the block is CIA Director Tenet, a son of Greek immigrants who among Mr. Bush's top advisers is the lone holdover from the Clinton era. Mr. Tenet's style is plainspoken and hardworking, traits that have earned admiration and respect from Langley's loyal bureaucracy, but more importantly, from the president. Mr. Bush rejected a standard offer of resignation from Mr. Tenet after his 2001 inauguration, and again asked Mr. Tenet to remain after midterm elections, when the intelligence chief had indicated he might wish to step down. Early on, the president surprised the 50-year-old Tenet by requesting daily face-to-face briefings-something Mr. Tenet's former boss rarely sought. Mr. Bush also supported the director's push to increase human intelligence-spies-after resources for training them were slashed under Mr. Clinton. About a dozen were in training when Mr. Tenet took over the CIA in 1997; he increased the number 10-fold by 2001.
After 9/11 the mutual trust grew. Mr. Tenet's tenure under Democrats (first on the Senate Intelligence Committee before jumping to the CIA as assistant director, then acting director, then director) mattered less to Mr. Bush than courage under fire. Mr. Tenet had a nonpartisan track record, issuing hawkish-sounding warnings about the al-Qaeda threat even as he forged close ties to Arab leaders, including a longstanding friendship with Jordan's King Hussein. Along with National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, and Secretary of State Colin Powell, he became one of the intimates in charting the war on terror.
But with the 2004 election season in sight, war is now a campaign issue. Many Republicans see the Iraq-Niger-uranium controversy as prime time to bench Mr. Tenet in favor of a Republican director of central intelligence. Paul Wolfowitz, deputy defense secretary and a key proponent of a preemptive strike against Iraq, is one possible replacement. The former intelligence committee chairman, Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama, repeatedly called for Mr. Tenet's ouster after Sept. 11, some insiders say because he wanted to elevate one of his own staff members. The current chairman, Sen. Pat Roberts from Kansas, went out of his way to condemn Mr. Tenet's "extremely sloppy handling" of the Niger data.
Democrats, meanwhile, will gladly sacrifice a Clinton appointee in order to throw doubt on Mr. Bush's credibility over Iraq. Winning the war, in their calculation, equals losing the election, and they would relish post-Tenet confirmation hearings to dissect a new GOP appointee. For now the president and some in the House GOP leadership are standing by Mr. Tenet. White House officials said last week there is "absolutely no chance" the director will resign. But it is the president who holds the deciding hand.


text:
Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books.
Blood and Honor
by W. E. B. Griffin
No current Talk conversations about this book.
Yes, the WW2 soap opera continues. Five hundred pages of wedding plans and two pages of gunfire. An additional observation, Greffin likes to have soldiers that are also very rich. I wonder why that is.
References to this work on external resources.
Wikipedia in English
Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0515121940, Mass Market Paperback)If you enjoyed W. E. B. Griffin's Honor Bound, you should segue with pleasure into this involving sequel. Set in Buenos Aires in 1943, it follows the adventures of three American soldiers as they think and fight their way through a complex story about Nazi sympathizers, dedicated supporters of the Allied cause, and other people just trying to stay alive. As we've come to expect from his many books about soldiers and cops, Griffin knows how to use the small moments of crime and war to invent a compelling canvas for his solid characters.
(retrieved from Amazon Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:01:33 -0400)
As World War II rages in a series of clandestine battles that both sides deny, a Nazi plot threatens to overthrow the government and change the course of the war, and three American fighting men are thrust into a lethal maze of intrigue.
Amazon Kindle (2 editions)
Audible (1 edition)
CD Audiobook (1 edition)
Project Gutenberg (0 editions)
Google Books — Loading...
Popular covers
An edition of this book was published by Audible.com.
Is this you?
Become a LibraryThing Author.