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I despised Ronald Reagan long before he ran for president. I despised him still more when he took office.
It was with tremendous sadness that I received the news regarding the passing of Dan Summer, as he was quite simply, one of the finest men I have ever met.
When my husband and I decided to become foster parents, we considered how it would affect our daily life, what saying goodbye to these children would feel like and whether we would ever adopt.
First, 20 states and the District of Columbia passed laws legalizing marijuana for medical use (a similar plan failed in Georgia).
GREEN BAY, Wis. - The idea that Congress should scrap the EPA's vehicle mileage standards to promote consumer choice in the marketplace is not just wrongheaded, it poses a false dichotomy. There is no incompatibility between having high mileage standards and giving buyers plenty of choice.
FLINT, Mich. - At a time when many people have put off buying a new car until the economy improves, the last thing we need is a stringent government regulation on fuel efficiency that will raise the cost of vehicles and make matters even more difficult for consumers.
OAKLAND, Calif. - A portrait of stagnation! That's how U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan summarized the performance of American 15-year-old students, who slipped in the latest international rankings in reading, math and science.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Yes, we have failing schools in the United States. And yes, there are schools that any American with an ounce of patriotic blood should be ashamed of sending a fellow citizen to.
WASHINGTON - Wherever we were born and however we got here, workers need certain basic protections and opportunities in order to provide for our families and fully contribute to the American economy.
WASHINGTON - In a global economy, investment follows talent. When we draw top talent to our shores, investment dollars follow because companies want to be near the best workers.
WASHINGTON - During a news conference, then-President Bill Clinton, who was going through one of the many rough patches of his White House days, was asked if he was still relevant.
The rap against President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday was that his agenda, once ambitious and transformational, has suddenly turned modest.
This week marks the one-year anniversary of my diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes.
WASHINGTON - Should the federal government force the group Priests for Life to pay for contraceptives? Supporters of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's requirement say "yes." They claim the pro-life group isn't religious - nor a religious school or a non-profit publisher that prints Bibles.
WASHINGTON - Do you know what your boss thinks about Jesus? How about Muhammad, Moses or even Matangi, a Hindu goddess?
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Touching Base: A Message from the ChiefDecember 23, 2012
Dear Community Members and Department Personnel:
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year!
For your Information:
Touching Base is a snap shot of activity involving the Pasadena Police Department. Incidents appearing in the document are randomly selected (from several sources) and only provide an overview. Community members interested in more specific information are encouraged to visit Crime Mapping (www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/pasadena) and the Calls for Service Logs (CFSL) (cityofpasadena.net/police/callsforservice.aspx) available on the police department's website. Also, community members can sign up to receive email or text message advisories from the Pasadena Police Department at: www.nixle.com. Touching Base will not be published over the Christmas Holiday. The newsletter will resume in January 2013.
Save the Date:
On December 27 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., The Pasadena Police Activities League (PAL) is hosting a Sneak Peek Preview of the 2013 Rose Parade floats before they head down Colorado Boulevard. The preview will be held at Phoenix Decorating Company, 835 South Raymond Avenue. Admission is $25 for adults, $10 for kids (under 15). Food/drinks will be available. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Jill Hawkins at firstname.lastname@example.com, or (626) 791-1225.
Our Community:
On December 11, Commanders John Perez and Lisa Rosales, Lieutenant Thomas Delgado, Sergeant Rudy Lemos, and Officers Brad May and Edgar Sanchez participated in the 2012 NLPOA Santa Cop Toy Give-Away at the City of Hope. John, Lisa, Tom, Rudy, Brad, and Edgar helped NLPOA North Los Angeles Chapter President, Oscar Mejia deliver toys to young children stricken with severe illnesses at the City of Hope Hospital. I talked with John who told me the experience was profound.
On December 15, I attended the funeral services for Fran Neumann. Fran was the founder of Day One and very involved in the Pasadena Police Department's Volunteer Corp. She was credited with helping to create the Youth Accountability Board (YAB), which remains a contemporary youth diversion program. Fran was a Master Gardner and a friend to all. The personal testimonials were tender and informative. The funeral services were very well attended. I talked with Pasadena City Councilman Victor Gordo and former California Attorney General John Van De Camp at the services. Retired Pasadena Police Lieutenant Phlunte Riddle and Retired Police Officer Donna Cayson were also at the services.
On December 15, I participated in the Madison Neighborhood / Avalon Community Posada. The walk to Madison Elementary School started in the 400 block of Orange Grove Boulevard and grew in numbers by the time we reached the school. Mayor Bill Bogaard, Councilman Victor Gordo and I spoke briefly at the beginning of the program. Traditional food, costumes, and entertainment were the order of the evening. Brian Biery (Flintridge Center) was on hand to snap a few photos of the activities.
On December 15, Commander John Perez attended the Muslim Public Affairs Council's (MPAC) 12th annual national convention, held at the Pasadena Convention Center, to discuss the priorities, accomplishments, and future of the American Muslim community. The event was attended by 700 guests to include U.S. Congress Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) & Michael Honda (D-CA), along with Los Angeles County Sheriff Leroy Baca, Zero to Three Director Tahra Goraya, and other dignitaries including representatives from Pakistan, Turkey, and Malaysia. The event was the culmination of a series of workshops during the day hosted by All Saints Church and facilitated by Reverend Ed Bacon. Rep. Judy Chu presented the community leadership award to Riffat Masood, Pakistan Consul General, for her tremendous efforts around the world. Keynote speakers included Rep. Michael Honda and NFL athletes and Pomona raised brothers, Hamza and Husain Abdullah, who made the decision to bypass the 2012 NFL season and perform Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca). The Pasadena Police Department is extremely grateful to have received a personal invitation from MPAC Executive Director, Salam Al-Marayati, to attend this outstanding community event. For more information on how you can support MPAC, please visit their website at http://www.mpac.org/convention.php and learn more.
On December 17, several Pasadena Police employees assembled in the lobby of the police building to welcome the Pasadena Armenian Police Advisory Council (PAPAC), as they prepared for their annual toy drive. Pasadena High School students sang Christmas carols as new toys were prepared for delivery to community organizations and families throughout Pasadena. PAPAC Board Members Hovannes Sarkissian and Harry Kouladjian, Pasadena Police Sergeant Vasken Gourdikian, and Police Corporal Ara Bzdigian organized the event.
On December 17, several Pasadena Police employees attended a reception for Assemblyman Chris Holden. The reception was held in the council chambers and speakers highlighted Chris's service as a Pasadena City Councilman. Mayor Bill Bogaard and the Council all provide brief statements about Chris's service as a councilman. City Manager Michael Beck talked on behalf of staff.
On December 19, Pasadena Police Sergeant Bobby Lomeli, Fire Chief Calvin Wells, PFD PIO Lisa Derderian, and Officer Salvador Ramos met with students from San Rafael Elementary School. Chief Wells talked about the duties of a firefighter while Bobby discussed the life of a police officer. I understand the meeting was very well attended and the students asked some great follow up questions.
On December 19, Sergeant Rudy Lemos and Corporal Julie Finney coordinated a Christmas Toy delivery for a young 9 year-old girl in our community. As I understand it, Rudy and Julie collected funds from their coworkers and purchased toys for the little girl. It was happenchance I found out about their covert mission, in part because they did not advertise the effort. Pasadena Police employees who contributed to purchase toys included: John Perez, Bruce George, Kelly Evans, William Grisafe, Terysa Rojas, Marcia Taglioretti, Chris Gutierrez, David Thomas, Brad May, Ricky Liu, Art Chute, and Andrea Perez. What a special gift these outstanding employees provided for a young Pasadena 9 year-old girl. Thank you!
On December 22, several Pasadena Police officers and employees gathered at the police department to help deliver more than 100 Christmas Baskets to eager families within the Pasadena and Altadena communities. The event was organized by Pasadena Police Officer Anthony Riley. Santa Clause (PPD Volunteer John Kendall), police employees, and representatives from the Pasadena Salvation Army packed police cars with toys and gifts for local families. The caravan of police cars left the police station at about 8:30 a.m. with Santa Clause in the lead vehicle. I followed closely with my two sons, United States Army Specialists, Phillip P. Sanchez, and Anthony Sanchez. The following personnel helped deliver holiday baskets: Youth Advisors Frances Diaz, Korey Green, Ester Justafort, Megan Mayorga, Efren Bugarin, Osiris Negrete, and Justin Mota, Photographer Mirsa Serano, Commanders Chris Russ and John Perez, Officers Anthony Riley, Veronica Burris and her family, Sahak Nersesyan, Sal Ramos and his son, Brian Bulaon, Steve Oberon, Louis Luevano and his son, Scott Vandergrift and his family, Volunteer John Kendal and his family (also volunteers), Corporal Glenn Thompson, Sergeant Bobby Lomeli, Sergeant Marcia Taglioretti and her family, Corporal Paul McKinney, Police Specialists Kailene Salvador, Lieutenant Rodney Wallace, and Police Specialist Michelle White.
Pasadena's Finest:
After more than 31 years of service, Pasadena Police Jailor Glenn Gorospe is retiring. Glenn was hired on June 1, 1981, and spent his entire career with the police department as a jailor. During his time with the police department, Glenn witnessed the transition from the old dark jail cells to the contemporary facility we have today. Glenn said he is looking forward to not having to wake up early and plans to spend a lot of his time enjoying a life of leisure and photography.
On May 15, 2011, a residential burglary occurred in the 600 block of Summit Avenue. Physical evidence was recovered at the scene, which lead to the identification of the primary suspect. The case was assigned to Detective Dennis Beene, who developed a wanted flyer and alerted other Pasadena Police officers. On December 8, 2012, Pasadena Police Officer Anthony Riley was working a foot beat detail in Old Pasadena and noticed the individual named in the wanted flyer. Anthony detained the subject, confirmed he was wanted for residential burglary, and arrested him without incident.
On December 10, I met with Pasadena Police Officer Jeremiah Weiker, who recently returned to the department after his 2nd deployment to Afghanistan. Jeremiah currently serves as a Captain in the United States Army and is on the promotional list for Major. In his military life, Jeremiah is a combat engineer. It was a pleasure to welcome him home.
On December 10, Pasadena Police Sergeants Marcia Taglioretti and Rudy Lemos assisted with the Special City Council Meeting to address the 710 Freeway Extensions. The council meeting was moved to the Pasadena Convention Center to accommodate the [anticipated] large number of interested community members. Marcia and Rudy developed a security plan to ensure the safety of the policy makers and community members.
On December 11, several Pasadena Police officers partnered with the National Latino Peace Officers Association in their annual toy drive at the City of Hope. Police officers from Inglewood, Downey, and the United States Marshals Office provided Christmas gifts for children staying at the hospital during the holidays. The children and their parents receiving gifts were very excited and thankful for the visit. PPD officers included: Commanders John Perez and Lisa Rosales, Lieutenant Tom Delgado, Sergeant Rudy Lemos, and Officers Brad May and Edgar Sanchez. The city of Hope is continually in need of donations in various ways. If you are interested in supporting their humanitarian efforts, please visit their website at www.cityofhope.org/giving/how0to-help/pages/default.aspx.
On December 12, students from the Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont visited the Pasadena Police Department to learn about forensic science in policing. Administrator Gena Persons and Forensics Specialist Daniel Biglin talked with the students about DNA processing. The students asked several excellent questions regarding evidence processing and plan to use their experience to help complete a class project.
On December 13, Commander John Perez, Sergeants Rudy Lemos, Jesse Carrillo, and Terysa Rojas, Officers Richard Vindiola, Brad May, and Veronica Burris, participated in a community luncheon. The community member hosting the event served homemade (traditional) Mexican food.
On December 18, the Pasadena Police Department hosted its annual New Year's Law Enforcement Luncheon and meeting. Law enforcement representatives from local, state and federal agencies attended the meeting to discuss their security role during the Rose Parade and Bowl. The event was organized by Pasadena Police Lieutenant Bruce George and Sergeant Art Chute. Pasadena Office Supervisor Beverly Bogar and Police Specialists Olga Baray assisted with logistics.
On December 19, several community members, city officials, and police employees attended the retirement celebration of Lieutenant Phlunte Riddle. She served the Pasadena Police Department and the community for approximately 28.8 years. Mayor Bill Bogaard, City Manager Michael Beck, Senator Carol Liu, and Adam Schiff 's Field Representative, Teresa Lamb-Simpson, Lieutenant Randell Taylor, Motor Officer John Watkins, and I were among the many speakers. Pasadena Community Leader and John Muir High School Graduate, Cameron Turner was the emcee.
On December 20, Deputy Chief Darryl Qualls, Officer Anthony Russo, Office Supervisor Beverly Bogar and I participated in the Pasadena-Altadena Community Team Holiday meeting. The meeting was a central gathering point for several nonprofit service providers who support formerly incarcerated people. More than 70 formally incarcerated people attended the meeting and received a hot meal and Christmas toys for their children. Flintridge Center's Brian Biery helped facilitate the event.
Critical Incidents:
From December 10th – December 20th, 33 residential burglaries were reported in Pasadena. 14 of those were reported in the Northwest portion of the city. Always remember to lock your home securely (all windows and doors) and activate your alarm, even if you only plan to be gone for a few minutes. And most importantly, if you see something, say something. Most burglars are caught with your help. Trust your instincts and call the Police Department at (626) 744-4241 to report suspicious activity when it occurs. Keep up to date on current crimes in your neighborhood at www.crimemapping.com.
On December 11, detectives assigned to the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Taskforce (WSGV-ACT) assisted Arcadia Police investigators with a commercial burglary case. After receiving relevant information the WSGV-ACT, detectives set up surveillance at the suspect's residence. A short time later, the suspect emerged from the residence and was arrested without incident. WSGV-ACT completed a follow-up search at the location and recovered a rifle. The suspect was booked for commercial burglary.
On December 12, detectives assigned to the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Taskforce (WSGV-ACT) conducted a follow-up investigation on a commercial burglary that occurred in Pasadena. Pasadena Police officers arrested two suspects after they burglarized a Laundromat. WSGV-ACT detectives responded to the home of one of the suspects. Once at the location, WSGV-ACT detectives located additional evidence linking the suspect to the Laundromat burglaries. They also discovered a massive DVD pirating operation, which included thousands of pirated DVS and packaging material. Detectives contacted the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) who assisted with the investigation. As an aside, the MPAA estimated the value of the stolen DVDs at $120,000.
On December 16 at about 11:59 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 700 block North Marengo Avenue regarding an assault with a deadly weapon (knife). The officers talked with the victim who said he was walking in the area when two dark colored vehicles pulled up to him. Two individuals (suspects) exited the vehicles, both were armed with knives. The suspects asked the victim if he was a gang member. The victim became fearful and attempted to run away. One of the suspects started stabbing the victim. The victim was able to flag down a passing car and asked the occupants to call the police. On arrival, officers located the victim who sustained 1" stab wound to the back of his head and a 2" stab wound to his right hand. The suspects fled the area prior to the officer's arrival. The victim was treated by PFD Paramedics at the scene and later transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Our investigation is ongoing.
On December 18 at about 3:07 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 1300 block of El Sereno Avenue on a report of an assault victim. On arrival, officers talked with the "victim" who said he was beat-up to two Hispanics Males. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment as PPD officers continued their investigation. The preliminary investigation led officers to the 200 block of Stanton Street, where they discovered a residential burglary had occurred. Officers talked with the burglary victim who provided a description of the suspect. The victim told the officers he saw the suspect exiting his home and confronted him. The contact led to a physical altercation between the home owner and the suspect. The suspect was able to escape and ran home where his parents called the police regarding the "apparent" assault. PPD officers contact the suspect at the hospital and he admitted to committing the burglary. The suspect was arrested; however, his injuries were serious enough he was admitted for treatment.
On December 19 at about 7:40 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 500 block of North Fair Oaks Avenue regarding an armed robbery investigation. On arrival, officers talked with the victims who said the suspect (Male White or Hispanic, 30 – 40 years old, 6-0, Thin Build) entered their business, brandished a gun, and demanded money. Fearing for their safety, the victims complied with the suspect's demands. The suspect left the location prior to the police arriving. Community members with information are encouraged to call 626-744-4241. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call "LA Crime Stoppers" at 800-222 TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org. Our investigation is ongoing.
On December 20 in the morning, Pasadena Police detectives conducted 290 (convicted sex offenders) compliance checks at several locations in the city. The detectives contacted approximately 25 registrants to ensure they were complying with the conditions of their release. Detectives participating in the compliance checks included: Schuyler Sandeen, Bobby Jenkins, Robert Tucker, Jack Preston, Bryan Marin, Chong Pham, Van Kim, Paul Granados, Monica Cuellar, and MichaelLewis. Los Angeles County Probation Officers also participated.
On December 20 at about 4:00 p.m. Pasadena Police officers responded to the Colorado Street Bridge regarding a suicide investigation. Our investigation determined the victim was despondent over employment issues and jumped from the bridge. Officers talked with the victim's (Female White, 55) husband who said his wife was despondent about employment issues. The Los Angeles County Coroner responded to recover the victim's body.
On December 22 during the evening, the Pasadena Police Traffic Section conducted a DUI Check Point near Arroyo Parkway and Green Street. The officer assigned to the checkpoint monitored about 1,118 vehicles, conducted 34 FST, and arrested 7 drivers for DUI or driving while under the influence of drugs. Pasadena Police Lieutenant Randell Taylor commands the traffic section.
On December 21 at 9:00 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 1800 block of El Sereno Avenue regarding an Assault with a Deadly Weapon. On arrival, officers talked to the victim who said he heard a group outside his residence. The victim left his residence to investigation the group when the suspect (Male Black, Adult) fired several shots at him, although he was not hit. The suspect and the group of male subjects fled the area prior to our arrival. The Pasadena Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the person(s) responsible for the shooting. Community members with information are encouraged to call 626-744-4241. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call "LA Crime Stoppers" at 800-222 TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org. Our investigation is ongoing.
On December 22 from 1:50 a.m. to about 2:45 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to four service calls regarding shots fired. The incidents occurred near Del Monte Street and Mentone Avenue (evidence recovered, no injuries), 100 block of West Washington Boulevard (heard only, no evidence, no injuries), 100 block of Poplar Lane (evidence recovered, no injuries), and Lincoln Avenue and Montana Street (heard only, no evidence, no injuries). Extra officers were assigned to the area; however, there were no arrests associated with the shots fired calls. Community members with information are encouraged to call 626-744-4241. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call "LA Crime Stoppers" at 800-222 TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org. Our investigation is ongoing.
Phillip L. SanchezChief of PolicePasadena Police Department207 N. Garfield AvenuePasadena, CA 91101(626) 744-4545Mission First, People Always

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Steam from the Verso paper mill is backlit by the light of the setting moon in this time-exposure on Friday in Bucksport, Maine. Verso makes coated papers used by publications such as catalogs and magazines.
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StumbleUpon is a great way to find those corners of the internet you haven't yet discovered. Or a great way to find out how desperate affiliate marketers really are for their slice of the internet pie (hint: it's a really REALLY small slice of pie).
Here are a few recent jewels StumbleUpon shared with me:
It started out innocently enough. I began to think at parties now and then to loosen up. Inevitably though, one thought led to another, and soon I was more than just a social thinker.
A useful tool for IT professionals to help users understand a basic yet fundamental state of their computer: ComputerPowerTest.com
I began to think alone —"to relax," I told myself — but I knew it wasn't true. Thinking became more and more important to me, and finally I was thinking all the time.
I began to think on the job. I knew that thinking and employment don't mix, but I couldn't stop myself.
Things weren't going so great at home either. One evening I had turned off the TV and asked my wife about the meaning of life. She spent that night at her mother's.
I soon had a reputation as a heavy thinker. One day the boss called me in. He said, "Skippy, I like you, and it hurts me to say this, but your thinking has become a real problem. If you don't stop thinking on the job, you'll have to find another job." This gave me a lot to think about.
I came home early after my conversation with the boss. "Honey," I confessed … "I've been thinking…"
I know I'm a happy guy. I'm a very happy guy. I tend to retain a relatively rosy outlook on life, a tune on my lips (or running incessantly through my head), and spring in my step. Maybe it's because I spend my lunch times exploring philosophical arguments for the spheres of responsibility between church and state, and discussing the finer points of social and cultural issues with friends, family, and foes alike.
NYTimes; Talk Deeply, Be Happy?
I am tempted to say it's the deepness of the conversation that is the primary corollary between that and happiness, but it is more likely the fact you have people in your life with which you can have deep conversations. Humans, after all, are social creatures, and without friends and family and close-knit circles in which to spend our lives, we hang loose in the winds of time flailing pointlessly about.
"I know you've been thinking," she said, "and I want a divorce!" "But Honey, surely it's not that serious."
"It is serious," she said, lower lip aquiver. "You think as much as college professors, and college professors don't make any money, so if you keep on thinking we won't have any money!"
"That's a faulty syllogism," I said impatiently, and she began to cry. I'd had enough. "I'm going to the library," I snarled as I stomped out the door.
I headed for the library, in the mood for some Nietzsche, with an AM station on the radio. I roared into the parking lot and ran up to the big glass doors … they didn't open. The library was closed.
To this day, I believe that a Higher Power was looking out for me that night.
Groucho Marx came up at work the other day. He came up here too:
From the moment I picked up your book until I laid it down, I was convulsed with laughter. Someday I intend reading it.


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The Farm Day Experience for third graders is set to return Feb. 7 to Salinas, Calif.
The nonprofit Monterey County Agricultural Education Inc. offers the educational program, one of three annual events in the county.
The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Growers Street Cooling, 1069 Growers St.
The nonprofit relies on about 700 volunteers for these events. For more information, contact Candi Depauw at 831-905-3669 or visit the website.
Presentations to the students on food production will be made by salad processors, fresh produce and wine grape growers, nurseries and cattle ranchers.
All costs, including bus transportation and teacher training, are paid by the nonprofit.
The program reaches about 7,800 third graders and more than 1,500 adults and teachers, according to a news release.


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FROM the Spice Girls to Elvis, Highworth was transformed into a quirky music hall of fame for its annual scarecrow trail.
No fewer than 40 pop legends, classical composers and rock stars fashioned out of straw and sporting glittering costumes were placed at the four corners of the town during Easter, and families asked to track them all down and guess their identity – although it was not always an easy task.
The trail, which ended yesterday after nine days, saw hundreds of people take up the challenge organised by Highworth Scouts.
Again this year, the popular festivities are expected to raise £600 for the organisation.
John Storey, Highworth Scouts leader said more villagers each year used their ingenuity to create an impressive array of scarecrows.
"The theme this year was World of Music, so people had to get creative," he said.
"It's a fun thing to do and it's growing each year. The Scouts made five or six and the rest were made by the community. Some of them were a bit cryptic.
"The trail started at the end of the High Street and people followed a map to find them all.
"It's definitely a family event. And we get schools involved to make scarecrows.
"We had quite a few good ones this year like Elvis, Handel and the Spice Girls."
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The challenger who guessed the identity of all 40 scarecrows will win a meal for two at the White Horse. The most impressive scarecrow, as voted by the villagers, will also be awarded a prize. The winners will be announced next week.
"We came up with the idea when we saw a scarecrow trail in Lacock and we thought we could do it in Highworth," he added.
"It has been going for six years now and hundreds of people take part every year.
"They are quite easy to find and often people take photos of them to work out who they are at home."


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The Science Education Alliance Classroom Undergraduate Research Experience (SEA CURE) pre-course survey is an instrument for student assessment of their experience with the National Genomics Research Initiative (NGRI) funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Students in this program are participating in a inquiry-based introductory biology course modeled from the work of Dr. Graham Hatfull (e.g., Hatfull, et al. 2006). The outcomes include both new knowledge and, as Hatfull et al. wrote, "The thrill of discovering new viruses and previously unidentified genes, coupled with ownership of individual phage projects, provides strong motivations for students to engage in and pursue scientific careers." This "phage hunting" was adopted as the first vehicle for promoting undergraduate science education by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's program, the Science Education Alliance (SEA).
You should employ SEA CURE if your college or university has been taking part in this national experiment in research and education that revolves around a research course in Genomics for undergraduate students. The goal of the National Genomics Research Initiative (NGRI) is to bring inquiry-based experiences to beginning undergraduates by developing a laboratory course that involves authentic discovery, and to connect participating students in a common experiment on a national scale. You are helping to facilitate your institution's participation in this initiative.
By taking part, you are contributing to a ground breaking nation-wide study designed to inform development of a radically new approach to undergraduate science education. Student participation entails completing one survey (SEA CURE pre-course survey) at the beginning of the academic year and one survey (SEA CURE post-course survey) at the end of the academic year.
- Follow-up survey: click here to access the FOLLOW-UP survey.
It is important that student participants know the following:
Voluntary: Your participation is voluntary; your decision to participate or not, and your survey answers, will have no bearing on your academic assessment in this course or on your academic standing in general.
Right to opt out: You will have the right to opt out of the surveys at any time you wish, or not answer any question you feel uncomfortable answering. There will be no ramifications for opting out.
Confidentiality: Your participation and your survey answers or performance on the diagnostic will be confidential. Only aggregate data will be reported so no individual data will be available to anybody. Your name will never be used or reported. Your professors will not know who has participated or what his/her individual results were. While your participation is confidential, it is not completely anonymous. Your email address will be used to match your Pre- and Post- course Survey responses. This information is not shared with your course instructor.
In accordance with the US Department of Health & Human Services and the Grinnell Institutional Review Board, permission is required by parents or guardians and assent by participants under the age of 18 years. It is the responsibility of the institution providing the research experience or the institution requesting participation in these assessment tools to follow the requirements established by the US Department of Health & Human Services. http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/45cfr46.html#46.402
Hatfull, G.F., et al. (2006). Exploring the Mycobacteriophage Metaproteome: Phage Genomics as an Educational Platform. PLoS Genetics Jun 2(6): e92.


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FindMyPast has added 95,000+ new baptism transcriptions and 79,000+ burial transcriptions to their Middlesex Collection. If you have ancestors who lived in the London/Middlesex area, and most of us have, you will know how easy it is to lose them in the great metropolis. The Collections offered by FindMyPast and Ancestry are such a great help.
There is a list of the parishes covered on the website, but sadly not the time period covered this is an admission that I think FindMyPast needs to address. The transcripts have been prepared by Cliff Webb an expert on London/Middlesex family history.


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In our recent online poll, "How do you believe consumers feel about agriculture?" 78 percent of respondents feel "consumers like agriculture but don't understand best-management practices." No one agreed that consumers "like agriculture and understand best-management practices, and 22 percent of respondents answered that consumers "are negative about agriculture in general."
Obviously, there is work to do in terms of helping the public understand livestock production and the practices associated with it. Research shows farmers themselves are highly respected and admired by consumers, so capitalizing on this positive image seems like a logical step forward.
What's being done
Several groups are already actively engaged in helping consumers understand agriculture. The Animal Agriculture Alliance was formed in 1987 to help consumers better understand the role animal agriculture plays in providing a safe, abundant food supply to a hungry world. It is a broad-based coalition of farmers, ranchers, producer organizations, suppliers, packer-processors, scientists, veterinarian and retailers. Its purpose it to:
- Educate consumers, teachers and the media
- Serve as a resource for those who seek information about animal production
- Monitor emerging issues
- Mobilize emergency response if a member requests assistance
- Promote the development of animal care guidelines and third-party verification programs that are consistent with the Alliance Animal Care Principles
- Conduct media and crisis management workshops upon request.
The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) has developed the Food Dialogues as a way to answer Americans' questions about how food is grown and raised. It consists of more than 80 farmer- and rancher-led organizations and agricultural partners representing virtually all aspects of agriculture working to engage in dialogues with consumers who have questions about how today's food is grown and raised. USFRA is committed to continuous improvement and supporting U.S. farmers and ranchers efforts to increase confidence and trust in today's agriculture. Through The Food Dialogues, USFRA hopes to bring together different viewpoints on farming and ranching and the future of food to solve our most challenging problems.
The USFRA connects with consumers through its website, Facebook, Twitter, radio and television. As an example of what USFRA is doing, here is a blog post by Will Gilmar, a dairy producer (and one of the winners of the Faces of Farming & Ranching program), commenting on the media frenzy after the Super Bowl ad, "So God made a farmer:"
"As I've thought about this through the day, it's really driven home the point that I may really be the "Face of Farming" for some folks. Whether we've ever actually met or have only conversed via social media, their perception of modern agriculture is shaped at least in part by my willingness to share and discuss what happens on my family's dairy farm. That realization gives me both enthusiasm and a heightened sense of responsibility to continue doing what I love: farming and telling you about it!"
It's all warm and fuzzy, and makes us feel good about what we do, but how do we use this as a starting point to move forward? How do we take that emotional good-will from earlier this year and use it to connect with consumers about modern-day practices related to how food is grown and raised?
Tell me what you think, and let's develop our own dialogue to see how we can further the effort.


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For a good year, conventional wisdom has said that Research in Motion's BlackBerry platform would die some time in 2013, due to several years of self-inflicted wounds. The much-delayed BlackBerry 10 platform, now due in February, would come much too late to matter, most analysts (myself included) argued. On its third try, we believed, Microsoft's Windows Phone would soak up the shrinking part of the smartphone market not claimed by smartphones running Google's Android or by Apple's iPhone. After all, Microsoft often takes three times to get it right, and Windows Phone 8's debut this month meant BlackBerry 10's arrival would simply be too late, even if it ended up being a good platform.
But Windows Phone 8 is not a compelling mobile platform. Yes, it finally adds basic enterprise security compatibility, but it remains a simplistic mobile operating system that suffers from many UI flaws under its sleek tile-based exterior. It might appeal to people who don't want a complex device, but you have to wonder how much of that population would want any smartphone, especially given the $30 to $50 monthly data cost of a smartphone. And let's be honest, Android and iOS are not that complex out of the box.
[ Discover RIM's plans for BlackBerry 10, and learn how it will transition its BES management tool for the new BlackBerry OS. | Read InfoWorld's review of Windows Phone 8. | Get expert advice about planning and implementing your BYOD strategy with InfoWorld's "Mobile and BYOD Deep Dive" PDF special report. ]
I want to be crystal clear: I have no idea whether BlackBerry 10 will be a smartphone platform that people want. The demos suggest something nice, but that's what demos are designed to do. RIM has kept a very tight rein on what it's shown, so no independent observer really knows how the platform as a whole hangs together. RIM's history with its two previous savior products -- BlackBerry OS 7 and the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet -- doesn't provide much encouragement.
But there's a chance that BlackBerry 10 will be good and compelling to those not wed to Android (which accounts for about 70 percent of smartphones sold) and the iPhone (which accounts for most of the rest). If it is, those nonaligned users could easily gravitate to it. If you look at the smartphone sales stats, you'll see that BlackBerry accounts for 2 to 4 percent of smartphones sold, depending on the market and who's counting; Windows Phone 7.x accounts for about the same percentage. I simply don't see Windows Phone 8 increasing Microsoft's market share.
BlackBerry 10 should appeal to the BlackBerry diehards, and it may appeal to the Windows Phone 7 crowd who discovered this year that their smartphones can't run Windows Phone 8 and will need a new device to get a more modern mobile OS. That creates the opening for a new device to run something else. There's also a portion of the Android market that is weakly aligned; whereas Samsung has created a strong following à la Apple, the more consumer-oriented HTC has not done so, and many of its sales seem to be based on "free" devices sold under carrier contracts. For those that chose "free" rather than Android specifically, a revitalized BlackBerry could hold appeal, assuming a low-cost model is available.


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In this game you give one word hints and someone has to guess which episode your talking about. Here is an example.
Person 1: Fight
Person 2: iFight Shelby Marx
Person 1: Wrong! Next word: Band
Person 3: iRue the Day
Person 1: No! Next word: Tickets
Person 2: iDon't Want to Fight
Person 1: Yes!
Okay, that's how it goes. Once, there was an ugly barnacle. He was so ugly that everyone died. The End (FINLAND!!!) 04:22, February 25, 2012 (UTC)


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Slowey's run is derailed by Dodgers
Marlins righty misses out on fifth straight quality start
LOS ANGELES -- A steady start is what the Marlins had become used to whenever Kevin Slowey takes the mound.
Every five days, he had effectively kept his team in the game.
But after four straight quality starts, Slowey on Saturday night was tagged for five runs on 11 hits in 4 2/3 innings in the Marlins' 7-1 loss to the Dodgers at Dodgers Stadium.
Slowey entered the game with a 1.81 ERA, and in his previous three starts he had given up a total of four runs on 11 hits in 21 innings.
Dee Gordon belted a solo home run for Los Angeles, Skip Schumaker had three RBIs and Andre Ethier went 4-for-4 and scored three runs.
"Slowey has been great," Marlins manager Mike Redmond said. "Today, you could tell he was battling from the start. But he went out there and continued to compete and tried to keep us in the game. That's what he's done. He's done a great job for us. Today was a little bump in the road. Offensively, we didn't really get anything going either."
Miguel Olivo's home run to open the seventh inning was Miami's lone run off left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu, who worked 6 2/3 innings and did his part to snap L.A.'s eight-game losing streak.
"He got everything going," Olivo said of the Dodgers' rookie. "When a pitcher has control over four pitches, you don't know what he is going to throw. He threw his pitches in every count, in every situation. That's why he did a good job. They played good defense today. You have to give credit to them today."
The Marlins on Sunday can still take two of three in the series. They're 3-6 on their three-city, 10-game road trip that concludes on Sunday.
The Marlins did match a rare team mark. Each of their three outfielders -- Matt Diaz (left), Justin Ruggiano (center) and Marcell Ozuna (right) -- had an assist. It's been done three times -- also on July 16, 2000, against Baltimore and Sept. 7, 1996, against Montreal.
The last big league team that had all three outfielders record an assist in the same game was the Angels in July 2010.
In his first seven starts, Slowey gave up as many as three runs once, on April 25 against the Cubs. The Dodgers posted three runs on eight hits on the right-hander through three innings.
"It was kind of a battle," Slowey said. "There will be those games over the course of the season, and you hope to survive it probably a little better than I did today. I made some good pitches that they were able to fight off into the outfield. And when I left the ball over the plate, they hit it pretty well. I had opportunities to get out of some innings, and work around some walks. I just have to execute a little better earlier in counts."
Los Angeles got to Slowey for a run in the second inning. Ethier doubled leading off, and he scored on Schumaker's single.
The Dodgers tacked on two more runs in the third inning. Gordon led off with a home run, his first of the season. It was the start of four successive hits allowed by Slowey. With the bases full, Schumaker reached on a fielder's choice. He lofted a soft liner to left field. Diaz raced in but was unable to maintain possession. Adrian Gonzalez scored, but unsure if the ball would be caught, Ethier was thrown out at third. Schumaker was credited with his second RBI of the game.
Schumaker also hurt the Marlins with his glove in the fifth inning. With two outs, and runners on first and second, Diaz slapped a hard ground ball to the right side. Schumaker, playing second base, made a diving stop which denied Miami a run.
With Ryu on the mound, the Marlins went with a lineup with just one left-handed hitter, Greg Dobbs.
In the fourth inning, the Marlins had a chance. Placido Polanco doubled to open the inning, and he moved to third on Ruggiano's groundout to third. But Ryu struck out Ozuna and retired Olivo on a ground ball to short.
In the seventh inning, Olivo kept the Marlins from being shut out for the third time in four games when he homered.
"I felt confident to throw a changeup," Ryu said through a translator. "It went over the plate. Obviously, at this level, it can cost you a home run."
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Ruth Lepson
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Ruth Lepson's books of poems are I Went Looking for You, Morphology (with photographer Walter Crump), and Dreaming in Color. Her new book of poems is coming out this fall with Pressed Wafer. In recent years she has been collaborating with musicians, in the group low road and this past year with Box Lunch. Her groups have performed in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Cambridge, Salem, and Lowell. Lepson has also edited an anthology of poetry from the feminist magazine Sojourner, which was published by the University of Illinois Press. Her poetry has appeared in Agni, Ploughshares, Jacket, Shampoo, Big Bridge, and many other periodicals. She has read her poetry on National Public Radio's All Things Considered and elsewhere, and has organized poetry readings for Oxfam America, taught in the poets-in-the-schools program in Massachusetts, and worked at Partisan Review. She has taught at Boston College, Bentley University (where she was for some of her years there poet-in-residence), Northeastern University, the Kennedy School of Government, and elsewhere.
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17 creative websites to bookmark (unless you are dumb)!
At the risk of having you never come back to this site, I have compiled a list of 17 other sites to feed your creative appetite. Dozens more could have been added to this list (perhaps there will be a sequel to it). Most of the sites included here do not get the credit they deserve, and even the popular ones deserve even more attention. In no particular order:
1. Triangle Triangle – A fantastic photoblog (my favourite on the entire internet). Jake's tastes are really similar to mine.


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75th Anniversary of the Birth of Elvis draws fans to Memphis
This week marks the 75th anniversary of Elvis Presley's birth. Known as the "King of Rock N Roll" or simply "The King", Elvis put Rock and Roll on the map, but also was quite the movie star as this LA Times article remembers. I mention that because children entering high school this year were born 20 years after Elvis' tragic death. So familiarity might be weak.
Elvis' legion of fans still make the trip to Memphis, Tennessee every year to visit the Graceland Estate. But there's a lot more to Memphis than just Rock'n'Roll. Blues for one. Beale Street is the home to many music halls and produced more famous songs than you can shake a stick at. While you're there check out the Walk of Fame, sort of the honor roll of Memphis musicians.
Then there's the food. Many travel to Memphis for the barbeque alone. You'll find everything from tip to tail smothered in the delicious sweet and tangy BBQ sauce that's unique to Memphis. If you're brave enough there's even the world famous bar-b-q spaghetti at the Interstate Bar-B-Q on Third Street.
Also Memphis is square in the middle of the south's rich history. From its days as a cotton and lumber busiiness center to its monuments of the civil rights movement, including the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, to its rich arts offerings, Memphis is a great place to soak up some of what it means to be an American.
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Central banks' intellectual frameworks are a little dowdy and need a bit of a freshening up, says Jaime Caruana, the secretary general of the Bank for International Settlements.
In a speech published on the BIS's website on Thursday, which was delivered in South Africa last week, Caruana claims the crisis opened up a gap between "the theory and practice of central banking" which has left the profession requiring an "intellectual makeover".
Nowhere was this more apparent, he says, than with monetary policy. Read more


text: Man Hillbillies spoil Catholic girls Senior Night By Tommy R. Atkinson February 12, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Charleston Catholic honored seniors from both teams with roses Tuesday night in its matchup with Man.That might be the last time the Fighting Irish are so kind on Senior Night.Senior Summer Sword pumped in a game-high 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Hillbillies held on for a chaotic 46-45 victory over Catholic that featured several clock malfunctions down the stretch. A crowd of about 200 attended the matchup of Class A schools at the Charleston Catholic Athletic Facility.Freshman forward Raegan Palmer's putback with 34.1 seconds left pulled Catholic within one point (46-45). The Irish's full-court press forced a turnover when Man sophomore Mika McCoy was called for an illegal screen with 20 seconds remaining. Before that, the officials instructed the Catholic clock operator to run several ticks off since the clock didn't start properly.Catholic had a chance to take the lead when Palmer had a clean look at the basket from the right of the foul line, but the shot bounced off the rim and Man secured the rebound.Hillbillies junior guard Morgan Conn was fouled with 12.9 seconds to go and missed the 1-plus-1 free-throw attempt. After the Irish rebounded, Man junior guard Jennifer Shull deflected a pass by Irish junior guard Anna Whelan. Man was awarded the ball with three seconds remaining after a scramble and a tie up since it had the possession arrow. After that the officials again had the clock operator take off a few ticks.Shull was fouled, but missed the 1-plus-1, giving the Irish a glimmer of hope. Catholic senior guard Samantha Fletcher snatched the rebound, took a couple of dribbles up court then let fly a shot from about half court that failed to draw iron as time expired.Catholic (8-13) only forced 10 turnovers through the first three quarters, but caused six in the fourth quarter."Senior Nights are always tough,'' said Catholic coach Paul Sutherland. "We were just flat. We played hard at the end. Sometimes you second-guess yourself as a coach. "We decided we wanted to do half-court man [defense] and maybe we should have extended the pressure and kept it going. It's just in the first half we weren't doing well at it. Man hit shots even sometimes when we were defensively on them, and we didn't.''McCoy finished with 12 points and seven boards for Man (13-6) and senior Taylor Whited contributed 10 rebounds. Sword knocked down four 3-pointers, including three in the first quarter, as the Hillbillies played the Irish to a 17-all tie."My girls played with a lot of intensity,'' said Man coach Tonia Ward. "We know how good Charleston Catholic is."They always hustle, they're real aggressive, they crash the boards and we just told them you've got to hang with them. You've got to keep going after it and keep going after it and never give up. They did what we wanted them to do.''Fletcher, one of Catholic's two seniors, scored 19 points and snagged seven rebounds. Whelan contributed eight points, six boards, five assists and two steals while senior forward Simone Assaley had eight points and eight caroms. Fletcher and Whelan, the Irish's top two scorers, made just 8 of 41 shots combined, including 4 of 25 from long range.The Irish have had a tough season, losing three starters before the year began to knee injuries, another key contributor to another knee injury and one player decided to leave the team a few weeks ago. Sutherland, in his first year at Catholic, also had to sit out for two weeks to allow Catholic Principal Debra Sullivan to investigate possible Secondary School Activities Commission violations."With all the things this team has had to go through and as well as they've played ...'' Sutherland said. "Our schedule has been brutal. I was totaling it up, 14 or 15 games this year have been against teams that at one time or another had been ranked. I think it's made us better. I think [our players] have handled it pretty well.''Reach Tommy R. Atkinson at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-4811. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Black Lives Matter rally at WV Capitol promotes equality 2 Driving during Monday's solar eclipse? Read these tips first 3 Bulletin Board: Aug. 21, 2017 4 State moves to bar Putnam contractor following WV DOH kickback scheme 5 Gazette editorial: Colleges have a credibility, value problem Prep roundup: Nitro boys beat Poca on Taylor's buzzer beater Previous Story Another clinic from the Fighting Irish boys Next Story


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Excerpt from Mr. Adnan Oktar's interview on A9 TV dated 10 May 2012
Surat al-Anfal, 62
Almighty Allah says:
"If they intend to deceive you, Allah is enough for you." If they wish to trick you, says Allah, "It is He Who supported you with His help and with the believeres," says Allah.
A verse that explicitly refers to the way of the Mahdi. Because it gives the date of the coming of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh), insha'Allah. Of course it is a verse addressed to our Prophet (saas), but figuratively it refers to Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh).
Surat al-Anfal, 63
"and unified their hearts..."says Almighty Allah of the believers. "Even if you had spent everything on the earth," no matter how much money or fortune you have, "you could not have unified their hearts. But Allah has unified them." He has made them brothers and made them love one another. "He is Almighty, All-Wise."
Surat al-Anfal, 64
"O Prophet! Allah is enough for you, and for the believers who follow you," says Almighty Allah.
This is at the same time a verse referring to Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh). Look, "O Mahdi! Allah is enough for you, and for the believers who follow you," Because our Prophet (saas) is a Mahdi. Look, "Allah is enough for you, and for the believers who follow you," It does not matter if you are few in number, Allah says. It is not important if they attack you or defame you or imprison you. It is of no importance if they set traps and defame you. "Allah is enough for you, and for the believers who follow you," Because all strength lies in Me, He says. Who gave strength to those who uttered the slanders? Allah. They were destined to utter those slanders before they were even born.
Surat al-Anfal, 65
"O Prophet! spur on the believers to fight..." to preach, to spread Islam. "If there are twenty of you who are steadfast, they will overcome two hundred; and if there are a hundred of you, they will overcome a thousand of those who are kafir," atheists and unbelievers, "because they are people who do not understand."
Look how we have destroyed a great atheist mass with a very, very tiny community. We have eliminated the Darwinist mass. The verse explicitly refers to that. Look, Allah speaks of 20 people, not many. Twenty people is highly significant. The number of Hazrat Mahdi's (pbuh) followers, a very special group of followers, does not exceed 20 in the hadiths. The verse also speaks of 20 people. It speaks of a group of 20 people among the 313. Look, "if there are a hundred of you." Not many people, do you see? One hundred. That is a second team.
Surat al-Anfal, 71
"But if they mean to betray you," says Allah of the hypocrites, "they have already previously betrayed Allah, so He has given you power over them. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise."
Surat al-Anfal, 73
"Those who are unbelievers," atheists, those who do not believe in Allah, Darwinists and materialists, "are the friends and protectors of one another." They are one another's friends and helpers. They protect and watch over one another everywhere. "If you do not act in this way," if Muslims do not support and protect and watch over one another everywhere, "there will be turmoil in the land and great corruption..." says Almighty Allah. All Muslims must support one another, He says. But what do people do? They fall out with one another, don't they? This verse describes a feature of the time of the way of the Mahdi. Look, "If you do not act in this way there will be turmoil in the land and great corruption." The way of the antichrist has made Muslims do this. And there has been great turmoil and corruption. Muslims have been defeated and scattered. And turmoil has enfolded the whole Islamic world. It is Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) and his followers who will eliminate that turmoil. It is Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) and his followers who will eliminate that corruption.
Surat al-Anfal, 74
"Those who believe," those who leave their families and join the Muslims for Allah's sake."and make hijra later on and accompany you in striving," they take Muslims into their homes and protect their brothers. "and those who have given refuge and help," they give them material assistance. "they are the true believers." That is what real Muslims are like, says Allah. "They will have forgiveness and generous provision."
He says He will make them rich. This is a most superior reward. Allah says they will have pleasant food and drink and be wealthy. Normally, one would expect all that spending to impoverish them, wouldn't one? But Allah says He will make them rich. As a miracle.
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Few spousal benefits will be available to gay and lesbian servicemembers after the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" is implemented, according to Defense Undersecretary Clifford Stanley and Gen. James Cartwright.
Stanley and Cartwright spoke at a press conference this afternoon on the progress of implementing the repeal of DADT.
In his State of the Union address this week, President Obama said, "Starting this year, no American will be forbidden from serving the country they love because of who they love."
Stanley said the Pentagon is still working through the process of drafting new policies needed to implement DADT repeal.
Asked to pinpoint a timetable for implementing the repeal beyond "expeditiously" or "quickly," neither Stanley nor Cartwright was specific.
However, Cartwright said, "Expeditiously is better than dragging this out," citing the experience of other countries in allowing gays and lesbians to serve in their armed forces. Training, they agreed, should begin in February.
Stanley and Cartwright addressed chaplains — one of the largest and most vocal groups opposing the repeal of DADT — saying they practice their own faiths and no rules changes would be needed. The two officials did not address chaplains refusing to serve gay and lesbian troops.


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Hi friends!
Here's the vegan breakfast recipe I promised you earlier this week. These carrot muffins became my instant favourite - and they're sugar-free too! I love the gorgeous colour given by the freshly made carrot juice and they are just perfect for your breakfast table or enjoyed with a cup of tea in the afternoon.
It's funny how we tend to think baking as such a strict, rule-laden form of art. Baking without white flour, sugar, butter and eggs can (in my opinion at least) result in just as tasty (if not tastier) and certainly much healthier outcome. The whole process becomes much more interesting and enjoyable when you stop treating baking as a chemistry class and start experimenting with your own ideas instead.
These muffins are a perfect example: trust the natural sweetness of carrots (no additional sugar needed), the combining force of tahini (instead of egg) and the goodness of the wholegrain. I'm in love!
Vegan Carrot Muffins
(makes 10)
(Recipe inspired by Caroline Marie Dupont)
260g wholegrain spelt flour
110g rolled oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
375ml (1 1/2 cups) freshly made carrot-ginger juice*
50ml olive oil
2 tablespoon tahini (recipe here)
* I used about a kilo of carrots and a small knob of ginger to make the juice.
1. Preheat oven to 180C and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients together.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the juice, olive oil and tahini.
4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Leave to cool on a wire rack before serving.


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The Crap We Missed – Monday 6.10.13
Welcome to Monday's The Crap We Missed which caps a day of class acts and great decision-making, so why not keep that rolling, starting with Scarlett Johansson who's posting selfies online again because that's something that's never gone completely off the rails for her before. Then there's Mario Lopez posing with mini Kim and Kanye who's impression is slightly off since Lil' Ye (Oh, that happened.) seems to not be fleeing the country. We've also got Beyonce's ripped and filled-with-real-baby belly, as well as these two BFFLs who totally think she's looking over here, tee-hee!
I'm declaring the comment, "Holy shit, Bob Barker's still alive?!' invalid on this one, because he's clearly not. Maybe something about the crypt-keeper, or Sarah Jessica Parker's hands? I don't know, you guys'll figure it out,
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This July is round two of my future as a marine biologist. I will be on a boat for yet another agonizing yet amazing month at sea to sample mackerel and herring in the Norwegian Sea. The agonizing part is the fact that we are not going to be on the luxurious G.O. Sars this year because it is being used for another project at that time, so I will be on a hired fishing vessel. That means that it probably won't have equipment for me to keep in running shape. I will have one day midway through the cruise to step on dry land to go for a run in Bodø. The cruise will finish up in Tromsø before I fly back down to Bergen. So the amazing part of the research survey is the experience that I will gain from this. A month of sampling fish with a great group of scientists. They're a great bunch, and I'm glad I have gotten to know some of them quite well over the past year and a half.
The hardest part of going away at sea is obviously the lack of space to walk around on a 60 m long ship with no (or limited) exercise equipment. Normally, I commute to my office with a bike and it contributes to a good portion of my weight control, along with running of course. The second hardest part has got to be the food. Sailors love their sweets, and thus, coffee and cake at 2pm is a daily thing, as well as dessert. My goal aboard will have to be resisting peer pressure and limiting myself to the dessert to Sundays, and really paying close attention to my portions.
So, here's to another summer at sea...I've handed in my thesis, and in just a week I will defend my thesis for my grade. I hope that my hard work has paid off and I will earn top marks! Next step...find a job.
In honor of the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere, I've added the picture from my run last week that was 10PM. I should go for a run at midnight to show how bright it is - if the rain stops. If I'm still in Norway next year I will sign up to run the Midnight Sun Marathon up in Tromsø.


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DETROIT - A winter weather advisory remains in effect for Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties until to 2 p.m.
The snow has made roads slick with several fender benders reported across the metro Detroit area.
This is due to a series of Alberta Clippers continuing to march over Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Monday's system will bring 1 to 4 inches of new snow. 2 to 4 inches is likely south of 8 Mile Road.
One to two inches is likely for Livingston, Oakland and Macomb County northward.
Temps will be in the low 20s.
Monday night will become frigid, again, with lows near 10 under partly to mostly cloudy skies.
Tuesday will be affected by another clipper with up to 2 inches of snow on average.
Afternoon temps will be in the low 20s.
Wednesday will have a break in the snow action with partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 20s. However, Detroiters will need to keep snow shovels handy for another round of snow Thursday, just one day before the start of the Motown Winter Blast.
Do you have a Junior Local 4Caster in your home?
If so, go to the Community Page of ClickOnDetroit.com and upload a 30 second video of their weathercast for a chance to appear on Local 4 News Morning to do the weather with Meteorologist Andrew Humphrey, CBM.
Your latest weather forecast is on the Weather Page of ClickOnDetroit.com and on Local 4 News.
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Steven has a rather inspired idea for basic steak in his Man Made Meals book which includes incorporating anchovies into the seasoning. This really appealed to me as I am reminded of its use in Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce. I was getting prepared to give it a go, but my brother had the urge to cook these treats. So these New Yorks are on him with just the coarse S&P. I did produce the Yukon Gold mush, however.
Now my turn. Next up are some hot beef dino ribs with sauce and plenty of crushed red pepper.
Finally, have some nice drippy turkey burgers with the works, along with homemade Yukon Gold fries.


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Nina Ultra Pro Gel Effect 3-step system offers the glossy shine of gel-like manicure without UV light activation or the messy removal. With a unique double brush design, you can apply lacquer in fewer brush strokes. Nina Ultra Pro is triple free containing no DBP, Toulene, and Formaldehyde.


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Comment on: BFI calls on UK organisations to lead regional film 'hubs'
There is that crass overused word: diversity.... Nothing has changed in the last 10 years to develop black and Asian talent. Thank you for watching
Comment on: 1492 Pictures, Rise Entertainment sign five-year pact
.... From the director of Home Alone
Comment on: Keanu Reeves: film industry "assaulted" by digital
Very Interesting viewpoint on the death of film... Face it labs were expensive and onerous costs shut out a lot of talent until digital came in
Comment on: Looper: how an international independent came together
wasn't Brick overrated? Or is it just me?
Comment on: James Higgins
They don't market films like they used too!
Comment on: Mel Brooks to receive AFI lifetime honour
...and Robin Hood:Men in Tights
Comment on: RoboCop set to start production
Or it might end up like Xanadu
Comment on: Liberian government to take legal action against doc director Mads Brugger
and Liberia expects its dignity to be restored by this! Zut alors
Comment on: Psychic Octopus doc team plans zombie project
paul died along with England's dreams
Comment on: Peter Berg whirlwind tour fires up Cannes sales on Foresight 's Survivor
why can't the studios pay for this Hollywood B movie? Worldwide money should be invested in quality product
Comment on: BFI unveils new five-year plan including Lottery annual production funding boost to £28.2m
hopefully the money will go to new talent development rather than the ones that have consistently failed to deliver.
Comment on: Roundtable: The Age of the Entrepeneur
having a multiplatform business also means that people from diverse backgrounds who are routinely shut out from the mainstream media now have a chance to build/ find an online audience for their work. Open source applications like drupal are now easier to build towards user engagement. The big media companies may have the financial muscle to corner the best cinema screens and to carve up digital television channels but the freeness of the web puts everyone at a level playing field. Those companies still have the television/ cinema mentality when moving to the web thinking money will buy them access and for the most part are hopelessly last century. You just need to look at how Dogwoof engages its audience....
Comment on: The X-Files writer Frank Spotnitz talks new UK spy series Hunted, working in the UK and a feature sequel to The X-Files
Will this filter down to British writing talent?
Comment on: Roland Joffe
his films without Bruce Robinson fared less successfully...
Comment on: BBC, Directors UK draw up bill of rights for directors
at last! Protection for the creative process much like America.
Comment on: Universal, Focus win bidding war for Fifty Shades trilogy
we are going back to the late 80's script boom
Comment on: Sales Scene Heats Up
boom and bust mentality
Comment on: Fortune Cookies to shoot at Elstree Studios
is that work experience as in free labour?
Comment on: Anna Friel joins Steve Coogan in Winterbottom's King Of Soho
cameron probably thinks this isn't commercial enough, but this British cinema
Comment on: Alcon takes Peli's Chernobyl Nights
sounds like Baywatch Nights with spookybits
Comment on: The Market Vs The Movie
what they need is a dice rolling Weinstein
Comment on: Focus Features on mission with The Last Days On Mars
proves that there is still huge value in directing shorts
Comment on: Taking The Plunge
flying the flag for quality
Comment on: Sean Penn to direct Robert De Niro in The Comedian
art linson's books on producing should come with a layer of thick skin
Comment on: Universal backs down over Tower Heist PVoD plan
financial madness! And a wrong business model harking back to when rental Vhs tapes were 60 quid a pop
Comment on: To Be Or Not To Be...in a Franchise
this is the second Willis film to go straight to dvd after the poor mostow flick
Comment on: Hamish McAlpine's Generation unveils busy production slate
don't think he'll be Working with Larry Clark anytime soon...
Comment on: Sony's Pascal, Lynton mourn death of John Calley
a rare producer who actually saw cinema as art, not commerce
Comment on: Eddie Murphy to host 84th Academy Awards
as long as he doesn't sing from his album
Comment on: Vachon, Hastings, Ankner line up for panel at OMDC Financing Forum
british producers need a shot of this in their arm
Comment on: Tintin and the hunt for box-office treasure
this strategy is nothing new and worked very well for Mr Bean! Grossing 100 million before it's US premiere at a time when that figure meant something
Comment on: Mike Downey and Sam Taylor
the British Miramax.. If only more companies had the same vision..
Comment on: Leslie Phillips, Nick Moran star in mystery comedy Death
these are the Kind of filmmakers that Will get British films made..shame people have to work for free for it to happen...
Comment on: John Irvin to direct WWII love story feature Monte Cassino
it's the English Patient with a an American actor
Comment on: Made In Britain, but not set there
Britain needs to invest in development like America
Comment on: Made In Britain, but not set there
the simple fact that Screen champion up and coming contemporary filmakers is a great showcase of what should be made. They simply need a chance to get their projects made
Comment on: Mandate confirms Spike Lee will direct Oldboy remake
no mention of his eccentric world war 2 film
Comment on: Bold visions needed from new festival heads
finally the artistic directors get centre stage. A juggling act for art of commerce
Comment on: FrightFest line up includes record number of British features
but will they be innovative as this is what the genre needs
Comment on: Alan Parker & Arjun Rose
great interview with no nonsense advice!
Comment on: BFI's first Lottery funded projects include projects by Glazer, Creevy, Marsh, Mackenzie, Branagh
i agree with the 'usual suspects' comment... shame everyone likes to hide behind anonymity to say it..
Comment on: Bill Duke joins Freaky Deaky for director Charles Matthau
How in depth will they go in terms of media representation?
Comment on: 2011: A Golden Awards Season
The Harvey Weinsteins of the world are the only people to stick out the speciality market through thick and thin while Studios fall in love with films like The Kings Speech and fall out of love with the diminishing returns in a cannibalised market. They will always return to tentpole movies and leave the market for the Harvey Weinsteins of the world.
Comment on: Superhero Fatigue
the same happened with the horror and the mid 80's faddist breakdance genre to name two! Horror has 2 years left before it's burnt out and we await for the revival of breakdance as a social enterprise. The studios will milk this dry! .... @sandip_ mahal
Comment on: Richard Woolfe to become creative director of Prime Focus Productions
remember when ITV went into film production. Lawn Dogs did not win the oscar that year and wasn't the only thing that had a sad ending
Comment on: Paramount to shut down worldwide acquisitions group
every five years the majors buy into the niche market based on a major breakout hit then abandon it when their slate do middling business. Miramax understood it's a long term game. Not three years and see
Comment on: Film4's Commissioning team grows with addition of Piers Wenger
time will tell.......
Comment on: Online audiences invited to edit scene in thriller The Power of Few
it's a novelty like 1950's 3D... And should be treated as such
Comment on: The World Belongs To Rio
Polygram did this to great effect with Mr Bean where it grossed 100 million before it hit the states.
Comment on: Plan B joins cast of The Sweeney
if it is a cop film with two buddies set in the modern day it's not really the Sweeney is it? You may as well call it Starskey and Hutch UK.. Oh, the characters are called Carter and Regan
Comment on: Hot Docs unveils 199 film line-up and talks 'cluster funds'
it's great that there is Hope in getting documentaries made and showcased now that traditional funding has dried up. Maybe an in depth article would be insightful
Comment on: FrightFest moves into UK distribution and takes on Shadow
film ideas such as this Will rapidly kill off the horror genre Unless this flick is as good as Outpost for which it shares a genre angle. Too many small operators are flooding the market with little thought out digital movies.
Comment on: EC Commissioner Vassiliou responds to producers' fears about MEDIA
one word.. Polygram.
Comment on: UKFC staffers confirmed to move to BFI include Seghatchian, Buckingham, Evans
does this mean there Will be less red tape and hoop jumping or Will it dissolve back into favouritism? My opinion is not one of an optimist
Comment on: Pinewood Shepperton to invest in smaller-budget British films
for equity investment they might as well pump their 20% in the microwave film fund
Comment on: Industry worries about MEDIA's future
it's hard enough trying to find funding and the loss of this Will cause long term damage to European cinematic heritage. The next generation of talent Will end up migrating to Hollywood leaving a huge talent gap.
Comment on: Mourning Eichinger
he seemed to have the taste of Weinstein without the ego problems
Comment on: Film-makers should be more resourceful, UK experts urge
what this industry needs is cine literate hustlers in the vein of Harvey Weinstein and Stephen Woolley who get their films made by sheer force of nature.
Comment on: Brit actor Henry Cavill is Warner Bros' next Superman
no jon peters?
Comment on: BFI says 37 redundancies likely as part of new strategy
they inherit pretty much the film industry AND still making redundancies? surely one manager less will keep these people in work?
Comment on: MGM heads Birnbaum and Barber say restructure is finalised
click your heels three times and say 'there's no place like restructure'
Comment on: MGM heads Birnbaum and Barber say restructure is finalised
click your heels three times and say 'there's no place like restructure'
Comment on: Pepsi works with MOFILM for global film competition
Ad agencies should be mildly worried that their cash cows are migrating directly to the masses
Comment on: Weinsteins go to war over MPAA ratings for awards duo
this whole ratings system argument goes all the way back to when adult movie star Marilyn Chambers refused to star in Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry as she didn't believe in a ratings system that gave a lower rating to senseless violence and a higher rating to a couple making love...
Comment on: Anchor Bay promotes Kevin Kasha to worldwide role
Anchor bay know their genre and their audience Unlike the glut of distributers shoving Crap and grabbing small margins of profit.
Comment on: The Horror, The Horror
...then it will all implode and horror will go back to being a dirty word. So many mid level distributers are now looking out for horror films regardless of quality and shoving it through the distribution pipeline thus creating a glut in the market place. With so much coming on DVD and VOD there will soon be buyer attrition...
Comment on: Everywhere And Nowhere
It takes independant financing to get diversity on the screen. When are the television networks going to catch up?
Comment on: Mira Nair finalising cast for The Reluctant Fundamentalist
humanising fundamentalism whether it is comedy or drama is a good thing in my opinion much like Downfall's portrayal of what Hitler's final hours may have been. It takes it out of the two dimensional caracitures that has been prevalant in cinema for decades..
Comment on: UK government to shut UK Film Council, Lottery funding to continue
everyone in the decision making should be sent a copy of Alexander Walker's Icons in the Fire: The Decline and Fall of Almost Everybody in the British Film Industry. History will repeat itself. The above comment by "anonymous" is true in terms of working as a cartel as an online submission and rejection is not the way to go about creating a new generation of filmmakers but it should have been overhauled rather than shut down.
Comment on: Noel Clarke, writer and director 18.104.22.168
as pointed out by Noel Clarke, if you want an ethnic character who isn't a stereotype you have to write your own story. It seems the only way to break the colour barrier
Comment on: Screen launches new European production and financing database
an outstanding service from a formidable magazine!
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American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) Applauds EPA Decision on Waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard
November 16, 2012–The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) responded today to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's denial of requests for a partial waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard, a mandate on the volume of biofuels that must enter the U.S. fuels market.
"The Environmental Protection Agency's decision to reject a partial waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is a policy decision that benefits American consumers, American jobs, and our national security," said ACORE President, Vice Admiral (Ret.) Dennis McGinn. "The biofuels industry produced 15 billion gallons of biofuels in 2011, decreasing our dependence on foreign oil, creating quality jobs, and helping to insulate our economy from the consequences of increased oil prices."
The EPA understands the importance of a thriving, homegrown American industry that delivers "fuel and food" by providing both biofuels and high protein feed for animals. Biofuels continue to help families balance their budget, saving Americans $1.09 at the pump in 2011. Equally important, while fuel costs for the Department of Defense increased 381% from 2005-2011, biofuels have begun to diversify and lower the costs of energy for our military, helping to address economic and national security challenges.
Working with a broad coalition including ACORE members POET, Novozymes North America and ICM, Inc., and organizations such as Growth Energy and Fuels America, ACORE has been focused on moving the biofuels industry forward. Our strong support for American biofuels is a key part of our Transportation Initiative, which includes forums, conference tracks, round table meetings and webinars. As a rapidly growing part of a much more balanced and diversified energy portfolio, biofuels will continue to be a critically important element in building a more secure and prosperous America with clean, renewable energy.
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ACORE, a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization, is dedicated to building a secure and prosperous America with clean, renewable energy. ACORE seeks to advance renewable energy through finance, policy, technology, and market development and is concentrating its member focus in 2012 on National Defense & Security, Power Generation & Infrastructure, and Transportation. Additional information is available at www.acore.org.
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The content of each course within the curriculum is determined by its director, in consultation with the teaching faculty and in keeping with national guidelines. The course directors also choose the most appropriate teaching modalities (lectures, laboratories, computer assignments, small group problem-solving sessions, hands-on clinical experiences, etc.) based on the course content and the expertise of the faculty. This organizational structure has produced an overall plan of study that can be best characterized as a "hybrid curriculum," containing elements of both "conventional" and "problem-based" teaching programs.
An aspect of medical school that you may not have experienced as an undergraduate, is team teaching in courses. Almost every course in Year 1 and Year 2 is taught by a team of faculty (sometimes as many as 20 or more) from multiple departments. Each faculty member brings his or her expertise into the lecture hall, laboratory, and small group activities to provide you with the best foundation of basic science and clinical knowledge and experience possible.
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THIS is a man police are hoping the public can help to identify.
CCTV images were released by officers investigation an assault in the Broadway pub, in Accrington.
Around 10.30pm on Saturday, April 5, the licensee refused entry to a drunken man.
The pair argued, which led to the landlord being pushed to the floor.
PC Graham Hartley, from Accrington Police, said: "I am very keen to speak to the man on this CCTV and urge anyone who may recognise him to contact us."
Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting log number 1594 of 5 April 2014. Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.


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HOUSTON - Jurors hearing the trial of a day care owner charged with murder will be able to choose to convict her of a lesser crime once deliberations begin.
Jessica Tata, 24, is charged with felony murder. Prosecutors said she left several children home alone with a pan of grease heating on a stove while she went shopping. When she got home, the house was on fire, officials said.
Shomari Dickerson, 3, Elizabeth Kojah, 20 months, Kendyll Stradford, 20 months, and Elias Castillo, 16 months, died in the fire at Jackie's Child Care on Crest Park at Waypark Drive shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2011. Three other children were injured. Tata is standing trial for felony murder first for the youngest of the victims -- Elias Castillo.
Tata has been charged with four counts of murder, three counts of abandoning a child and two counts of reckless injury to a child.
Prosecutors said Tata put the children in harm's way by leaving them alone and going shopping at a Target store. Tata's attorneys said she didn't intend to hurt the children. Defense attorneys said murder charges are excessive and that when the fire broke out, she tried to save the children.
The defense claims that the fire did not start because of the grease on the stove. They had an expert testify that an electrical malfunction caused the fire. Prosecutors said it doesn't matter what caused the fire -- what matters is that Tata left the children home alone. Prosecutors showed surveillance video of Tata inside the Target store when the fire ignited.
Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday. On Friday, the judge and attorneys met for about four hours to draft the jury instructions.
The final instructions to the jury are complicated and about 30 pages long. They will allow jurors to consider to find Tata guilty on lesser charges, including second-degree felony child abandonment, state jail felony child abandonment, injury to a child and child endangerment. All of those charges would carry a lighter sentence than felony murder.
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A Perfect Day
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I am a Professional Photographer based in Cornwall, I started my career as a Landscape Photographer taking advantage of the fantastic scenary that Cornwall has to offer. I am a Wedding Photographer and I like to combine your special day with some beautiful landscapes if possible as a backdrop. I also offer natural light Portrait Photography on location at one of Cornwalls beauty spots there are plenty to choose from, and Pet Photography. I have a large format printer and can print photos onto canvas and photographic paper up to 60" x 40". I also do photo restoration and scanning I have a commercial side to my business and offer product photography at my studio in Delabole and location shoots at your business
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