text:
You are here: Home » General » Idiot of the Day
Eugene Volokh, for arguing that we should arm public school teachers.
At this point, who the hell cares what these assholes say? Yesterday a man in Beijing entered a school armed with a knife and attacked students, wounding 22. Zero deaths.
This is a bit misleading. There have been several fatal knife attacks on schools in China in the past several years. It was lucky this one was non-fatal.
That said, the broader point is that the murder rate in China is 1.0/100,000 annually and in the US is 4.6/100,000 annually based on recent statistics.
Ah, are those Chinese government statistics? I'd be a little skeptical about the reported murder rate, if so.
I don't understand why, in the first part of his thought experiment, you're hiring a full time security guard who doesn't do any of the things that actual school security guards do on a daily basis, but instead, gets paid to sit around with a gun just in case there's a spree shooting.
Silly Erik, it's just a thought experiment! Only someone looking to politicize things would read it as some kind of endorsement! Eugene Volokh is just starting the conservation. He should be lauded for his refreshing bravery. LAUDED, I tell you.
Larded, maybe.
and feathered.
Actually I thought he posed an interesting question without making any unreasonable assumptions.
Consider if teachers all had guns. Ignore the possibility that a teacher has a lot of BS as part of the job and could have a really bad day. What are the odds of an accident?
What are the odds of an accident for a trained gun owner? Whatever they are, note that there are almost 4 million full-time teachers and loads of administrators and part-time staff. Let's say that 10% of those have guns. So take those odds for one individual and multiply them by the hundreds of thousands of people who now pack heat in their classrooms. How many accidents have to happen before people see it as a bad idea?
That Volokh took such a simplistic view of gun issues was grotesquely unreasonable and showed (to me, anyway) that he gave little serious thought to his so-called thought experiment.
I'd like once again to remind people that there are precisely two people at Volokh Conspiracy worth reading; Dale Carpenter and Orin Kerr. And frankly, their continued willing association with the blog taints much of what they have to say.
Eugene Volokh thinks we should torture people explicitly for revenge purposes and our legal code should reflect that. Ilya Somin and Randy Barnett either want people to starve in the streets or are so dumb they don't realize the inevitable outcome of their beloved FREEDOM! policies. David Bernstein is an unabashed likudnik.
EV at times is a serious person but as I noted in the thread there, at some point, he does deep down, come off as a tool.
Orin Kerr is serious and writes some good things about the 4A and was the designated sanity person on PPACA, but deep down, he supports Republican causes. He worked as an assistant of John Coryn, noted his support on the constitutionality of Prop 8 and though he was overly coy about it, probably thought the PPACA lousy policy w/o you know being for the public option or anything. He also went out of his way to favor Ted Cruz for Senate on the blog.
Anyway, he repeatedly comes off as a passive aggressive sort, including telling people to be nice and then slyly making his own digs while getting all "huh? I don't understand" when you call him on it.
The comment stream on the blog is worth reading as well. Dale Carpenter is great but his support of the Elaine Photography case shows no one is perfect.
I agree. Kerr is a Republican, makes no bones about it, but is a serious and thoughtful thinker. He often made the argument that Obamacare was clearly constitutional under existing commerce clause law (although disagreeing with it as public policy). Volokh is often very good, especially in his area of expertise, First Amendment issues. And as noted below, Somin and Volokh are good on Russian/totalitarian issues with personal insight coming from living under Soviet rule. Somin is horrible on Jewish issues, taking the position, along with David Bernstein, that any Jew who supports Democrats is a deluded fool
But Volokhs support of armed teachers is really stupid
It's worth pointing out that both Somin and Volokh follow the classic pattern of Soviet immigrants (a pattern that I'm only too familiar with from observing it in my own family and their circle of friends). Namely, they are unable to distinguish a conceptual space between the USSR and anything that looks like social democracy. The more politically illiterate among them (that includes basically all of them who didn't grow up or go to college in the States) simply don't understand how American politics functions at all; that's not exaggeration, I routinely have to explain to them the basics of government structure. The more sophisticated among them (like Volokh and Somin) just have a bucket labeled "Statism" and everything they don't like goes in the bucket and once it's in there, it gets mixed up with everything else that's in there too. I don't seem them as being particularly "good" on any serious issues involving the former USSR.
EV is good on the 1A up to a point but I think he is a bit johnny one note. His take on the Elaine Photography case & speech issues for public accommodations generally, e.g., comes off as somewhat shallow. Comments repeatedly flag complications but he ignores them.
Orin Kerr doesn't post that often, but is sometimes interesting and almost always reasonable. But, I don't think I have ever seen any post by Dale Carpenter. I think some of the pieces by Volokh and Somin on how political violence in the USSR and other formerly communist states is remembered or more accurately forgotten are quite good.
Somin's latest contributions are all wingnut, Kock inspired propaganda
Those 2 may be worth reading, but while they're in that cesspool, I'll never know
And David just posted a piece of sh*t urging people to go to law school.
Kerr has been very good on the law school scam lately.
hey now, don't forget the worst-of-the-worst, Zwyicki and Lindgren!
Lindgren, fortunately, only shows up once every few months to put out a transparently weak hit on Obama or some other liberal. His contributions really lower the tone over there, which is saying quite a bit when you remember they have Bernstein around.
These crackers have the Republican approach to life down pat: always more tax cuts and always more guns. Those are the solution to EVERYTHING!
More Marx, please
Cracker, please.
Cocoanuts, please
Can I order last? I'm still making up my mind.
Waiter! There's a hair in my Marx!
Trolls repeat themselves – the first time as tragedy, the second as farce.
Man makes trolling, trolling does not make man. Trolling is, indeed, the self-consciousness and self-esteem of man who has either not yet won through to himself, or has already lost himself again . . . The struggle against trolling is, therefore, indirectly the struggle against that world whose spiritual aroma is trolling.
Trolling is, at one and the same time, the expression of real suffering and a protest against real suffering. Trolling is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, and the soul of soulless conditions. It is the opium of the people.
The abolition of trolling as the illusory happiness of the people is the demand for their real happiness. To call on them to give up their illusions about their condition is to call on them to give up a condition that requires illusions. The criticism of trolling is, therefore, in embryo, the criticism of that vale of tears of which trolling is the halo.
cool story, bro.
I like the parts in the comments where folks make the usual teachers-are-so-dumb reflexive points they remember from debates about union rights but still support arming them. Sure, take away their pensions, collective bargaining rights, and dignity, but give them guns.
Well it should make future union negotiations interesting
I like the way you think. My wife is a gun toting liberal who can shoot the eyes off a fly at fifty paces. Her teacher contract negotiating skills are legendary.
Indeed. Isn't that what gun aficionados claim the 2nd Amendment is for? To keep the government from taking your stuff? Seems like a pension would qualify.
I've been thinking the same thing: wingnuts are now supporting turning teachers' unions into armed militias? Well, I guess it's right there in the Second Amendment!
Exactly. Plus, I love the little line in EV's post about the possibility of a union contract or labor law getting in the way of this — but that could be changed. Hey, where's my "right to work" as a teacher without being forced to carry a gun?
Actually he says they would volunteer.
" Hey, where's my "right to work" as a teacher without being forced to carry a gun?"
Same place it is under all 'right to work' laws – nonexistent.
Come on, Joe; you're better than this, even if Loomis isn't. EV was not remotely suggesting that teachers be required to carry guns; the "little line" about union contracts was about whether teachers could be allowed to take on this security role without extra pay.
Right, becuase being "allowed" to take on extra, possibly fatal, but certainly dangerous, duties for free is just what most employees want.
And "allowed" is a pretty misleading word….if something is "allowed" what is to stop a "right to work" employer from insisting on it? "Sure, Mr. or Ms. Prospective Teacher, we will consider your application, but we are really looking for a concealed carry art teacher…of course, the concealed carry program is voluntary and you don't HAVE to participate, but, well you know…."
As Edgerin James once said when it came to doing extra workouts in the off season, "I may not have gone to college for very long, but I went long enough to know what 'voluntary' means." Unfortunately, employers, whether they be the NFL or school boards, don't, or, at least, pretend not to, when it comes to the peons they employ.
"Allow" indeed!
But also make them targets. We can call it the "Shoot the Teacher First" Act of 2013.
It doesn't have to make sense, it just has to make whatever bad happens in schools (shootings, union strikes, their childrens' poor performance) the fault of teachers, because teachers have the nerve to work for the government.
The idea Mr. Volokh was presenting was to allow teachers to volunteer to both undergo basic firearms safety training and be licensed to carry firearms in their classrooms.
Other than the obvious safety issues (here, the gun-grabbers would be elementary school students wanting to play with the shiny toy), I find it amusing that Mr. Volokh thinks that cash-starved school districts have enough money for guns, basic firearms training, and proficiency shooting at the range for elementary school teachers. These days, the underpaid teachers have to buy classroom supplies from their own salaries – now they're expected to use their own money to buy guns and appropriate training as well?
It's also telling that Mr. Volokh feels that only minimal inexpensive) training would be required – after all, we wouldn't want to spend real money on protecting the children (or educating them, or getting them health care), would we?
However, I feel we should embrace the idea of required firearms safety training and licensing. The reason we've got such a large firearms industry is that one can purchase a feeling of empowerment for a few hundred dollars. I expect the glamour would lessen if, instead, one was first required to purchase and undergo basic firearms safety training, pass regular proficiency testing at a licensed firearms range, store the gun in a locked cabinet with trigger locks on each weapon – and purchase firearm insurance – before being allowed to buy a simple revolver. (Advanced training and special licenses would be needed for owning semi-automatic handguns and still-higher licensing for military-grade weaponry.)
Get them good an angry and then arm them. That should end well.
Mass murder of kids. First post on blog — "you know, some people ask if armed people can stop tragedies. here's a few cases where some .. well, stopped them after they killed and/or shot a few people" … second post: "thought experiment! let's, no stay with me even though this will sound stupid …"
Follow-up to his "let's find some stupid speech laws, rarely dealing with union or abortion or other left leaning subjects, or doing the hard work of actually formulating policies to deal with things like cyberbullying." He does point out some stupid anti-religious laws to be somewhat consistent and provides some reason to his subject matter, but on certain issues, his knee-jerkish side comes out.
I took the thought experiment seriously and noted that the security guards would be out in the halls and at the doors, and their sole job would be to stop an armed incursion, while the teachers would be inside random classrooms and distracted by their actual job of teaching. Therefore the security guards would be more likely to be effective in halting/limiting the shooter.
Secondarily, the security guards would be UNIFORMED as such, and would therefore be less likely to be mistaken for perpetrators by the police. Armed civilians roaming the joint would be more likely to be shot by mistake by late responders.
I also wouldn't like to work in a school where the teacher's lounge could suddenly become the OK Corral.
Or maybe that's just me.
you'll never eat someone else's sandwich again
The security guard at Co,umbine didn't seem to help. Not sure how armed teachers would have
Was the security guard armed?
Yes, but he was out-gunned.
And, a teacher regularly interacting with dozens (sometimes hundreds) students in close proximity, focusing on their teaching and discipline, will be perfectly capable of keeping each of the students from ever snagging the gun. Because, as a student, I never participated in stupid pranks or misbehavior, and I never witnessed another student do it either. Moreover, the teacher's variety of obligations in teaching and disciplining students will in no way increase the risks of their distraction as compared to, say, a security guard who's sole obligation to maintaining security.
Why we think we need to discover solutions to these problems when others have better outcome?
1) El Al Airlines never gets bombed although they are the biggest target of all.
2) I don't see mass murders in Israeli schools much either. What are they doing that is working for them?
1) Massive racial, ethnic, and religious profiling. Not exactly feasible for public schools.
2) Strict gun control laws.
What are they doing that is working for them?
Strict gun laws.
Gun owners in Israel are limited to owning one pistol, and must undergo extensive mental and physical tests before they can receive a weapon, and gun owners are limited to 50 rounds of ammunition per year.
Not all Israelis, however, may own guns. In order to own a pistol, an Israeli must for two years have been either a captain in the army or a former lieutenant colonel.
bullet prohibition is the way to go
No, bullets are far easier to produce without having lots of capital and infrastructure and ship clandestinely. Gun prohibition is definitely better.
This effectively bans all Arab citizens of Israel from owning a pistol.
Right, because every passenger on El Al flights is armed.
It's also very difficult to actually own firearms in Israel:
Try some new arguments next time. Ones with facts. This kind of shit doesn't happen in the UK or Australia, not since they took those kind of guns away.
Hey, all you gotta do is pass a constitutional amendment.
They did it with beer. How hard could it be?
They could re-enact the Assault Weapons Ban. There's no constitutional right to high-capacity magazines. I suppose if you insist on possessing such you may join one of those "well-regulated militias."
They could re-enact the Assault Weapons Ban.
How many lives did that save?
How many lives did that save?
And seat belts. I mean, can you prove the save lives? I mean, it is like the square root of a million – nobody will ever know.
See that up there, that's what I call a triple tag team smack down.
On thi blog, that involves nudity
Only in your dreams.
Subtext again becoming text, Jennie.
I dunno… it might be Glenn Reynolds who opens his anti gun control op-ed with a Burroughs quote. You know, the dude who got drunk and shot and killed his wife.
If one wants to be a strong supporter of gun ownerships, instead of going this route, perhaps you can address stopping the mentally ill or troubled individuals by various policies that make it more likely the violent few among them won't abuse guns. This will only take you so far as well, of course, but "more guns" isn't the only solution.
Let's introduce firearms into classrooms full of students, and put them on the persons (or in the desks?) of teacher who are otherwise occupied trying to do fifty things at once.
Sure, that's a great idea. Have you ever seen an older teacher try to operate a DVD player?
Guns don't fail, they can only be failed. I'm not seeing the most obvious alternative being suggested anywhere: give the kids gun training in pre-school and require every elementary school to arm the students to return fire. The let the pro-gun, anti-abortion god sort it out.
The root of the problem isn't the gun worshipping culture, it's that people of all ages don't understand their societal obligations to uphold the gun culture on every level and not get distracted by the collateral damage of living in the greatest civilization in the known universe.
You can't make a armed militia without scrambling a few brains.
Ya' know I can see Erik's point, here.
The unions have dumbed down the current pool of teachers so much so that today's schoolteachers may, indeed, be just too stupid to train in the safe and effective use of firearms.
Good call, Erik
Kindly change your nym to Dunning–Kruger
You have neither the intelligence nor the spine to last a single day as a teacher.
You would curled up in a corner with wet pants within 20 minutes of walking into a middle school classroom in Lowell.
You would curled up in a corner with wet pants within 20 minutes
Joe, that's what Jennie calls "Tuesdays."
I like that unions can dumb down a pool of teachers. I'm guessing that the thought is that all the smart people who want to be teachers look at the state-bankrupting benefits, lifetime job security, non-stop vacations, and insanely high pay and say "No thank you!"
Or do all the smart teachers move to non-union states where education is so much better without the unions dumbing everyone down?
What's the mechanism unions use? Union meetings? Dues deduction? How do they dumb down that pool, exactly?
Opposing merit pay. Think of it as a form of Gresham's Law.
"There are parts of our vast country where the people are lucky enough to have teachers who know so little about the theories of teaching that they impart to their pupils more information than the law demands." (Source: Our Country's Future – published in 1889.)
Conservatives have been bemoaning the terrible consequences of "professional educators" on the public schools for over a century now. Odd how they keep repeating the same tired ideas over and over again – and how people keep listening.
Of course, they knew better than to propose arming teachers in the late 1800s…
The 1889 date isn't a typo, either: "Our Country's Future" was endorsed by "President Harrison" and "ex-President Grover Cleveland." It also has a chapter on "The Demon of Divorce" and other issues that the right has been citing as evidence of society's imminent collapse for over one hundred years. If the theories were valid, one would have expected collapse long ago.
I should look this book up.
The unions have dumbed down the current pool of teachers
I suspect most teachers are smart enough to be able to google "Israel gun laws".
It's like our troll isn't even trying at this point. It's always sad when they run out of steam and just going through the motions.
Rick Veneema of CRACKER HEIGHTS was a giant among trolls.
Alternate, equally plausible and more carefully considered thought experiments:
– install tear gas systems in schools parallel to the sprinkler systems
– affix balls-and-chains to everyone's ankles, so if they do decide to go nuts with a gun, at least they can't go from one place to the other very fast
– require everyone to wear glasses that make them super nearsighted, whenever they go out of the house
– ban guns, give everyone swords instead
– ban school
Or we could just jump straight to "police state."
Let's say Volokh's thought experiment is just a facade for advocacy and he honestly thinks this is a good idea (as uncharitable as that interpretation is). I still think it's a useful thought experiment, because it forces us to think about whether or not law-abiding citizens being armed would do a good job preventing further violence. I know the default response at this blog is "it just turns into a firefight and more people get hurt," but I think it's important to actually defend our position on that issue rather than just snark are way through it, since this is actually one of the arguments the pro-gun case turns on.
How is that any more "useful" than the last 10,000 times we've read the same exact shit? Why do we need Eugene Volokh to "force us to think", and why is it important for commenters at this blog to engage in public debate with his regurgitation of such a familiar right-wing chestnut? You can't seriously believe that none of the people responding here have been through this argument before.
Speaking from personal experience as someone who did competitive debate for eight years, the number of times I've heard a thoughtful, interesting, enlightening and accurate gun control debate can be counted on one hand. I think we should take the debate seriously, because addressing other peoples' concerns in a thorough, reasonably charitable way is the only way we're ever going to make social progress on building a consensus. Given that none of us are actually policymakers I think it's safe to say that if all we're going to do is argue about it on the Internet we might as well do so in a way that will advance the discussion.
Again, you are assuming that the people currently engaged in angrily making fun of Eugene Volokh have never actually given any thought to their opinions ("forces us to think"?!), and have never tried speaking in a more "thorough, reasonably charitable" way to pro-gun people in their own lives who might actually listen, and who aren't saying totally fucking insane things like "let's arm kindergarten teachers."
That's a rather insulting assumption, and not one that "advances the discussion."
I can see how someone who did competitive debate for eight years would think that everyone should talk that way, though. I don't mean that as an insult– just that competitive debate is a very specific pursuit that encourages a certain point of view that isn't very often applicable to the rest of life.
People in the non-competitive-debate world, if they hear person A say something extreme and blatantly stupid that flies in the face of their own personal experience, and then they hear person B say "Well, let's consider your argument there; I think that might actually have some negative consequences," are unlikely to think "Oh good, person B is making a thorough, respectful argument." They're more likely to think one of the following: 1. "Person B is kind of weird and perhaps not very smart, because person A is obviously just an idiot or else was just trying to get a rise out of us"; 2. "Person B is being sarcastic and pretending to address that stupid idea seriously, as if this were a debate team or something"; or 3. "Huh, I thought person A was just an idiot or was just trying to get a rise out of us, but apparently he was making a policy argument that is worthy of serious discussion."
Jesus. I'm not saying you're a disengaged idiot who's never given serious voice to their opinions about gun control. My point is precisely that even though you may have had this debate a hundred times before, do it again with good cheer and a willingness to listen. That's the only way we're ever going to make any progress. Even if you in particular don't need Eugene Volokh to "make you think" (why are you getting so hung up on this?) use it as a springboard to start the debate all over again.
On how engaging with people whose arguments you think are stupid is a bad idea: clearly you're not being fair. If I were trying to engage with the Westboro Baptist Church it'd be one thing, but the spectrum of reasonably respectable political discourse is pretty fucking broad. If the head of the NRA is espousing this line – and they are clearly at least trying to run with it – it'll at least get a decent amount of play in nutter circles and on the Internet. Most Americans support either the same or less restrictive gun control. We need to engage the arguments, now, or else you're just fiddling while Rome burns, and you need to be a lot less dismissive about which opinions are "obviously stupid" if only for purely practical reasons.
I think EV was trying to have a serious discussion with intelligent people, not the commenters at LGM. Nobody would be foolish enough to try to get the people here to think. That's the difference between the VC and LGM communities: the latter is simply about talk radio-style ranting and snarky oneupmanship about how awful everyone who disagrees with left-wing orthodoxy, while the former is about promoting meaningful discussion.
If this isn't sarcasm, then sarcasm is dead.
One of my old teachers, a former military vet, was fired after he lost his temper and threw a stapler at a student.
In this same school, I've seen teachers storm out of class and slam the door behind them in frustration, and one slap a student for calling her a bitch.
Yeah. Arming teachers is a WONDERFUL idea.
Well, let's frame it as an objection, then. Arming teachers is dangerous because it lowers the bar to violence, and even otherwise reasonable teachers might do something awful, or at least the unreasonable ones would be more likely to? Or perhaps it would encourage more authoritarian behavior in the classroom, to the detriment of their students, because the teachers are constantly aware that they have access to the ultimate threat of force.
There's also the issue of proper security of the gun. If the purpose of having armed teachers is to enable them to respond to situations such as this, then they will need to have the gun close at hand, probably on their person. I can think of any number of situations in which a teacher, either through neglect or by a deliberate act against a teacher, loses possession of the gun she or he is armed with. Now you've got a gun loose in the hands of someone who will likely use that gun to harm someone else.
I just can't see arming teachers as a serious policy proposal.
What if you gave the teachers a key to a lockbox in their classroom with a gun inside it?
Then the shooter knows whom to kill first.
There's a couple of problems with that:
First, it defeats the purpose somewhat of having armed teachers, because, as I mentioned above, the purported value of having armed teachers is so they can quickly respond to (and possibly eliminate) a shooter in the school. Now they have to take another step first to get to the gun, which they may not be able to do in an active shooter situation because they are either getting shot at or performing emergency duties to keep their students safe.
Second, there's the danger of theft. A school district that arms its teachers will have to make it known that it has done so, and I don't see how it will be able to keep secret that guns are stored in classrooms. This would make them targets for theft either by outsiders breaking into the school or internally by a student (say, from junior high age and up) or someone else who is not authorized to have access.
I just don't see any advantage here. On top of that, we've got school districts that are barely paying their employees and for books,etc. Now they're going to pay for guns and training? No way.
Okay, I think you've got a really solid point here. Teachers carrying sidearms seems way too vulnerable, but many security measures (the safe, for example) are overly cumbersome, particularly if they're trying to get out the gun when they should be preparing the kids with lockdown measures. I can't think of any security measures that are highly secure but don't take long to get around in the case of an emergency, which seems to defeat the whole point of the policy, whatever its other problems.
And, I'm really not trying to be pedantic here. I just think if we don't take ideas seriously for a second it's hard to do a good job refuting them.
No, let's not "frame it as an objection." It's not as if there's a serious policy proposal that has to be argued against with the utmost care and rhetorical skill, lest everyone be persuaded of its apparent benefits. Volokh said an idiotic and horrifically inappropriate thing that is insane on its face for many reasons– not subtle reasons, but common-sense ones like the one Left_Wing_Fox just gave, which I don't think anyone has any difficulty understanding without your genteel reframing.
Okay, except judging by the comments on Volokh Conspiracy, this will actually persuade some people. So you can either be hyperbolic and refuse to engage, or make all those "obvious" and "common-sense" objections explicit so we can have a real discussion about it.
Your attitude strikes me as the kind that encourages political oppositions to do things like boycott referenda rather than oppose them – like you're so worried about sullying yourself by condescending to argue reasonably with people who disagree with you that you never get around to, you know, actually opposing them. Maybe instead of indignity we can proceed from the premise that our opponents are not all idiots and fools.
The data says that more guns means more deaths by guns. Common sense says that risks of theft, accident, and emotional escalation of violence increase with ease of access. That's a lot of downsides when you are adding them solely for the purpose of deterring spree killers.
I don't think any of those arguments are as commonsensical as you think. They need to be clearly explicated and justified with hard evidence, over and over, if they're going to help advance the discussion.
They have been. They get ignored.
A lot of people are not going to be convinced by evidence. They have emotional reasons for wanting to be armed: fear of crime (and often of visible minorities), fear of the government, machismo, culture, custom, insecurity, whatever.
They aren;'t going to be swayed by rational argument anymore than a creationist is going to be swayed by evidence for evolution if they fear losing their faith, or a liberterian convinced of global warming, if they fear government intervention to solve the problem.
Some people may be swayed by data, but ultimately it calls for dismantling, subverting or overwhelming those emotional reasons with more compelling narratives.
I'm not sure those strategies are mutually exclusive, especially once you recognize that the most compelling counter-narratives don't necessarily paint your opponents as mendacious fools. I'm all for narrative-building, but there needs to be a point at which we take our opponents seriously or the narrative goes nowhere. This is pretty obvious, but the less marginal your opponent is, the harder it is to marginalize them, and the more strategically advantageous more welcoming narratives become. And right now, we are losing the gun control debate.
I must say you've got some balls to tell people that they are being condescending, after you've just said that they would've never bothered to think their opinions through unless Volokh forced them to do so, and that you don't think they take politics seriously enough to even vote against a referendum. Kindly keep your inept mind-reading to yourself.
The way to "make the obvious, common-sense objections explicit" is to say what they are. That's what people have been doing here, though you seem not to understand that because they're not using enough polite circumlocutions for your taste.
I would be awfully surprised if many people who are not idiots or fools have real confusion (as opposed to a rhetorical position of confusion) about a point like "Giving guns to stressed-out teachers in chaotic classrooms full of tiny children is a stupid, dangerous idea." The rationale behind the last three words is provided by the whole rest of the sentence. When I talk that way to people it doesn't mean I'm assuming they are idiots, it means I'm assuming they're not. If I told you that you probably shouldn't eat broken glass because it has sharp corners on it that might cut your mouth, esophagus, and stomach, and you could start losing blood, which would be bad for your health, you might start to think that either I'm making fun of you or I don't think you are very smart.
I think you're massively underestimating the number of idiots out there. Quite a lot of people hold profoundly idiotic beliefs, in no small part because "common sense" varies wildly from person to person and is fraught with error and inconsistency. And Volokh is at least book smart, so he shows that idiocy is not a matter of a mere lack of intelligence.
The world is full of idiots and you're not going to get rid of them just by ignoring them. You have to fight the bad ideas at their root and slowly nudge the conversation in the right direction by persuading the borderline idiots.
Exactly. And I don't think you do that by calling them idiots, but by slowly, calmly repeating your points and being willing to engage, even when the discussion infuriates you.
Good Lord– I am not saying, as Aaron thinks, that you don't need to tell anyone why an idea is bad because they should just know from common sense. Look at the comment that started this thread. It made a very clear point, and it did so using reference to real-life experience and with a note of humor– both of which are effective tools in debate. Aaron's immediate response was to rewrite it at greater length, in more academic language, removing all references to real-life experience; he's claiming that that's the only way to engage in a serious discussion, and I think that's absurd. I wasn't offering a manifesto against rational thought, I was responding to specific annoying statements made by someone who seems to be more interested in argument as a game (note that Aaron hasn't offered any opinions about the subject at hand, other than 1. Volokh is doing a valuable thing and 2. maybe we could put the guns in boxes).
As for the number of idiots in the world, of course there are many; I never said otherwise. I just said that anyone who's not an idiot can understand a statement like Left_Wing_Fox made– and anyone who can't is unlikely to be swayed by a more debate-team-like approach.
If there was a serious danger I might eat broken glass then that's exactly the thing to do. Look around, man – this isn't a country with an overwhelming consensus in favor of gun control and a few nutters who keep blocking it. We are living in a society where a significant minority finds even proposals as radical as Volokh's potentially desirable, and a majority thinks further gun control would be a bad idea (look at the polls). If you keep pretending "common sense" and calling your opponents idiots is going to so that work for you, all you're really doing is making the problem worse.
You know what, maybe you're totally right. What the Volokh commenters (clearly a good representative sample of the U.S. population) really need is someone like you to lay it all out for them in the proper style. Why don't you go on over there and let us know how effective you are at changing their opinions? Your example will show all the misguided, politically disengaged elitists like us how to talk to the people of America.
My critique of you isn't that you're elitist or politically disengaged, it's that you're an asshole.
Be that as it may, I don't think you have any idea how you sound when you pop up here telling everyone that they'd accomplish more if they'd only rewrite their arguments in your style, while totally ignoring the substance of the very clear statements they've made, and explaining that you know these things because you were on a debate team for eight years. Speaking in a calm, low tone of voice doesn't make you not an asshole.
Also, I've seen absolutely no evidence that you are interested in arguing with people with differing opinions; all you've done here so far is to offer rhetorical lessons to people whose opinions are more or less the same as yours. My suggestion that you practice your skills over at Volokh– i.e. to demonstrate exactly what you think we should be doing– was not entirely unserious. In any case, I've derailed the thread enough and won't be continuing this.
That's really very funny
Yes, because slamming doors is pretty much equivalent to shooting people. There are somewhere between 200,000,000 and 300,000,000 privately owned guns in the U.S. (different estimates from different sources). If getting frustrated or angry were just one step away from the proverbial 'going postal', there'd be millions of people shot to death every year.
When you see someone with a car, do you think "Oh, no! That person might just snap and decide to run me over if he gets angry!" So why do you think hat having a gun means the person is likely to start shooting without reason?
"When you see someone with a car, do you think "Oh, no! That person might just snap and decide to run me over if he gets angry!""
Actually, you should think that: but owning a car has clear advantages, that owning a gun does not, and those advantages are deemed (not by me, btw) to outweight the dangers of having crazy, drunk, and/or drugged people driving around.
In the real world, however, one of the teachers at that school was armed and owned several weapons. Her son used them to kill her and 20 children. Availability of guns is one factor strongly linked to higher homicide rates.
no, in the real world, she was not.
In the real world, however, one of the teachers at that school was armed and owned several weapons. Her son used them to kill her and 20 children.
the mother had no connection to the school, period. unless there was another shooting, at that same school, by another person.
The point that always misses the head…
So you can't trust us to evaluate our peers or have collective bargaining power, but you can trust us to bring lethal weapons into our classrooms.
This is the dumbest shit.
I feel he missed out by calling it a "thought experiment" rather than a "modest proposal". People might miss his Swiftian brilliance.
Reposting as a main thread as opposed to a reply. (Apologies if that's bad.)
Consider if teachers all had guns. Ignore the possibility that a teacher has a lot of BS as part of the job and could have a really bad day. What are the odds of an accident?
What are the odds of an accident for a trained gun owner? Whatever they are, note that there are almost 4 million full-time teachers and loads of administrators and part-time staff. Let's say that 10% of those have guns. So take those odds for one individual and multiply them by the hundreds of thousands of people who now pack heat in their classrooms. How many accidents have to happen before people see it as a bad idea?
If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to receive more just like it.
Subscribe via RSS Feed
Paul Campos, Above the Law 2011 Lawyer of the Year
Erik Loomis, HNN Cliopatria 2011 Best Series of Posts
Who are we?
For administrative, advertising, or other inquiries, please e-mail here.
Legal Dictionary


text:
'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Theme Prompts School Lockdown
Wow. So many people should be so embarrassed. Except, of course, for the Fresh Prince -- he's too fresh to be embarrassed. After mishearing the lyrics to the theme from 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' a receptionist called the police about a potential mass school shooting. Chaos ensued.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Starkville, Miss. • Tyler Russell threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns, LaDarius Perkins added 101 yards rushing and a touchdown and No. 19 Mississippi State beat Tennessee 41-31 on Saturday night.
Mississippi State (6-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) continued its best start since 1999. The Bulldogs led 27-14 at halftime, but the Volunteers rallied to cut the margin to 34-31 by midway through the fourth quarter.
Russell sealed the victory with a 9-yard pass to Malcolm Johnson with 9 seconds remaining. The junior quarterback completed 23 of 37 passes and set career highs in completions, attempts and passing yards.


text:
Quesadillas, Revampedby Robin Miller in Uncategorized, May 28, 2012
Not a week goes by when we don't have quesadillas in our house. Breakfast, lunch or dinner – quesadillas are perfect for kids, parents, grandparents and friends because you can slap whatever you want between two tortillas and enjoy a mouth-watering, cheesy treat in minutes.
I cook quesadillas at home all the time, but we also order them out a lot, so I decided to check the stats. I wish I didn't. Depending on where you dine, one quesadilla can have almost 1,500 calories, more than 100 grams of fat and 2 days worth of salt. And that's without the side of sour cream. What are they putting in there, pork rinds? Flour tortillas are almost fat free so it's the filling that sends numbers soaring. I was seriously shocked. And if you eat quesadillas regularly, you know that you often eat something ELSE with them. Read it and weep:
Restaurant Quesadilla
Nutrition Info Per Serving (1 quesadilla – range in numbers reflects different restaurants)
Calories: 543-1480
Total Fat: 26-103 grams
Saturated Fat: 14-39 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 51-72 grams
Sugars: 0-1 gram
Protein: 22-73 grams
Sodium: 1177-3300 milligrams
Cholesterol: around 60 (some restaurants did not list cholesterol)
Fiber: 2-4 grams
I decided to create a quesadilla to rival any restaurant version. Gooey pepper jack cheese, sweet and smoky roasted red peppers, red onion and cilantro, nestled between two tortillas and cooked to melted perfection. And my recipe is just a start; consider adding more vegetables, grilled chicken or even scrambled egg whites for a breakfast feast.
Quesadillas With Roasted Red Peppers, Pepper Jack and Cilantro
I used white flour tortillas because they're my family's favorite. Feel free to use your favorite tortilla variety.
Cooking spray
8 flour tortillas (regular, whole wheat, low-carb or whole-grain)
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (2 ounces)
1/2 cup thinly sliced roasted red peppers
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Coat a stove-top griddle, grill pan or large skillet with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high.
Arrange four of the tortillas on a flat surface. Top tortillas with cheese, peppers, onion and cilantro. Top with second tortilla. Place quesadillas on hot pan and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until tortillas are golden brown and cheese melts.
Cut quesadillas into four wedges each and serve.
Serves 4
Nutrition Info Per Serving (1 quesadilla)
Calories: 386
Total Fat: 11.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 4.7 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 57 grams
Sugars: 1 gram
Protein: 12 grams
Sodium: 565 milligrams
Cholesterol: 12.5 milligrams
Fiber: 4 grams
Robin Miller is a nutritionist, host of Quick Fix Meals, author of "Robin Takes 5" and "Robin Rescues Dinner" and the busy mom of two active little boys. Her boys and great food are her passion. Check her out at www.robinrescuesdinner.com.


text:
The NHL is proposing a new realignment plan that will have four divisions instead of the current six and also include wild-card spots for the postseason, according to multiple reports.
ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun is citing an unidentified team source who leaked a league memorandum sent to all 30 teams Tuesday. CBC's Elliotte Friedman also reported on the breakdown of teams within the four divisions.
According to the reports, the Ducks and Kings would be in a seven-team Pacific Division along with Phoenix, San Jose, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
In the realignment proposal, Detroit and Columbus would get their wish to move to the Eastern Conference. The two are currently the only Western Conference teams located in the Eastern time zone.
Detroit would be in a new eight-team Central Division with Boston, Buffalo, Florida, Montreal, Ottawa, Tampa Bay and Toronto. Columbus would be in an eight-team Atlantic with Carolina, Washington, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New Jersey, the New York Rangers and New York Islanders.
Meanwhile, Winnipeg would move back to the Western Conference after being put in the East for its first two seasons since the new Jets came back to the NHL after relocating from Atlanta.
The Jets would be in a Midwest Division with Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Minnesota, Nashville and St. Louis. The plan would still needs approval by the league's governors and the NHLPA, according to ESPN.com.
It would go into effect next season if approved by both constituencies. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly addressed the topic with the league's official website.
"We have been in discussions with the Players' Association for the past several weeks on the issue of realignment and we are trying to get to a solution that everybody can live with," Daly told NHL.com. "There are no perfect answers here, so we have to do the best we can in trying to adequately address a number of competing concerns.
"Once we get to a point where we have the union's go-ahead, we will present it to our Board of Governors for its consideration. We certainly hope to be in a position to announce something in the relatively near term."
All markets would see every NHL teams pay a visit as there would be home-and-home games with the opposing conference. Teams would play four or five games against those within their division and three games against their remaining conference teams.
In the new postseason plan, there would be divisional playoffs instead of the current conference format. Each division would have three guaranteed spots while the two conferences would have two wild-card berths.
The division winner with the most points would face the wild-card team with the lowest point total and the other division winner would meet the remaining wild-card squad.
The union rejected the NHL's previous December 2011 realignment plan because it wasn't consulted before a vote by owners and had strong concerns about travel and the postseason setup but the sides are working more in concert this time around.


text:
>Gears and Wears>Rotating Shoes With Different Heel Drops
Miles to Go
Is it a good/bad/indifferent idea to use different heel drop shoes assuming you are having no foot problems? Shoe recommendations seem to revolve around support/stability, but not sure who the lower/higher heel drop is good for. Fwiw, I'm a flat footed, overpronator. Is there any rule of thumb er, toe on this?
Last: 7/30 Great Alaskan Running Cruise HM, Juneau
Next: 8/27 Fort2 Base 10NM, Great Lakes, IL
Feeling the growl again
if you are going to race in flats, you need to train in them. I dam a fan of switching out up. my bulk miles are in lightweight trainers but I do workouts in flats or similar. so then when you race in them you don't suffer Achilles issues.
"If you want to be a bad a$s, then do what a bad a$s does. There's your pep talk for today. Go Run." -- Slo_Hand
I am spaniel - Crusher of Treadmills
I rotate conventional-drop and reduced-drop shoes. Two years out from an Achilles injury, no problems so far. (knock on wood)
"I want you to pray as if everything depends on it, but I want you to prepare yourself as if everything depends on you."
-- Dick LeBeau
I took my time adjusting to 4-mm drop trail shoes since I've had achilles issues in the past - lengthening runs and increasing frequency. I started with them because they had a wider toebox and better forefoot protection. The 4-mm drop just came with the package. Now I'm mostly using them with an occasional run in my older shoes if something feels out of whack.
Smaller By The Day
I have one pair of shoes with an 8mm drop. I'm pretty sure that my other shoes are all 11 or 12. You can definitely feel a difference, but I like to rotate them in frequently. I like the change.
Weight 100 pounds lost
5K 31:02 Sept. 2012 / 23:36 Sept. 2013 (Same Course)
10K 48:59 April 2013
HM 2:03:56 Nov. 2012 / 1:46:50 March 2013
MARATHON 3:57:33 Nov. 2013
I vote 'good'.
I keep about 4 or 5 pairs of shoes in the back of my car and select whichever I feel like running in that day (I run on my lunch hour). No set rotation. There are zero-drop, racing flats, 4mm drop, 12mm drop, cushioned trainers. Sometimes I take some out and replace with other pairs - I have a lot of running shoes!
Fight The Future
I dam a fan of switching out up.
Could you clarify?
Could you clarify?
Heh. Damn auto-correct. I am a fan of switching it up.
I definitely switch it up - Mizuno wave riders and brooks pure flows. I gradually introduced the Pure Flows and run only up to halves in them.
13.1: 1:45 | 26.2: 3:55
I agree with this. Majority of miles all in a trainer or lightweight trainer (Wave Rider or Wave Elixir) and then my workouts are in my racing flats (Wave Ronin).
I feel the bulk of your mileage should be in a solid trainer though, especially the more miles you run. The elite and sub-elite runners I know run in some of the heaviest/well cushioned trainers... but then do workouts in race day flats.


text:
Join Juvenile & Child Welfare Section Council Vice-Chair Marlies
Spanjaard for a series of Live Legal Chats covering the issues that impact the
practice of juvenile and child welfare law. Take advantage of one of our most
popular On Demand programming formats with Live Legal Chats. Legal Chats are
free 60-minute real-time interactive Webcasts you can watch, and participate in,
from the comfort of your home or office.
Additional faculty and topics to be announced.
Marlies Spanjaard, Esq., program chairThe EdLaw Project, Boston
MBA On Demand System Requirements
here to review On Demand system requirements and an On Demand
product demonstration. Click
here for information on how to access your purchased On Demand
If you have questions regarding On Demand products or how to use
the software, contact Senior Programs Manager Marc A. D'Antonio,
Esq. at (617) 338-0646 or [email mdantonio].
Click here to view an MBA On Demand Orientation


text:
( )
Forum Admin
2263 Posts
quote:Originally posted by Guest8438I dont know if this has been sugested kind of looked around for it but couldnt find it but I'm sure its out there. I thought it would be a good idea to allow trades for players that are already drafted. I found it a pain for 2 teams that wanted to make a trade with eachother and i had to drop the players they wanted to trade then put them onto their team, then they lose the points that the player had got them. Just a sugestion though!
Privacy Policy |
Terms of Use |
Contact Us |
Home |
Hockey Pool Manager |
Fantasy Pick 'EM |
Forums |
Hockey News |
About Us
Links --
Vancouver Website Design |
Vancouver Dog Walking Pet Sitting |


text:
Rochet Jewelry Magnum Bi-Color Bracelet For Men
A stylish French designer bracelet for men. The stainless steel is finely brushed and rubber inlays are inserted on the gold links to give this bracelet this beautiful and modern look. This is Rochet most popular bracelet. Rochet quality is second to none, they use 316l surgical steel instead of lower quality used in other cheaper steel jewelry. It is also available without gold and in titanium instead of stainless steel. Buy in the USA, Canada, UK and Worldwide
For each Kiva bracelet bought we will add 10 Dollars to our Kiva.org fund and a unique piece of men's jewelry.Tags: fashion, accessories, style, leather, mens, jewelry, gold, stainless steel, braceletsAdded 9 Years Ago from Mekchoudi
High polish two-tone tungsten carbide bracelet handsomely contrasted with yellow gold accent.


text:
Rochester rallies to down Neshannock
His head held high, a sly grin on his face, Dante Marsick nodded to his right while he pointed into the center of the Rochester locker room.
When asked what the difference was for the Rams in the second half of their 28-21 win against visiting Neshannock on Friday night, Marsick referred to the halftime speech — and the halftime adjustments.
"The coaches came in and basically told us they shouldn't be in the game," said Marsick, Rochester's senior running back. "Simple as that. They told us to respond. The seniors stepped up."
Marsick rushed for 202 yards and three touchdowns for Class A No. 2 Rochester (6-0, 5-0), which trailed by a point after two quarters but controlled much of the second half.
After a slow start, Rochester read Neshannock's spread.
The upstart Lancers and their high-scoring, shotgun, short-passes offense took a 7-0 lead on the game's first possession, moved the ball to the Rochester 1 on their second drive and added another first-half touchdown against the perennial powerhouse Rams.
But the bigger, steadier Rochester defense buckled down in the second half. No. 5 Neshannock (5-1, 5-1) was held to two first downs in the second half until a final desperation drive resulted in an Eli Owens 1-yard scoring run with 17.9 seconds to play.
"They threw a punch at us, but we responded to the punch," Rams coach Gene Matsook said. "That's what good football teams do."
Early on, the Lancers' spread offense — the one averaging 43 points, third in WPIAL Class A — was humming.
Neshannock entered the game ranked ninth in the WPIAL in total offense and second among Class A teams, and the Lancers moved the ball effortlessly their first two possessions. The opening drive resulted in an Alex Welker 25-yard touchdown reception from Ernie Burkes.
Burkes added a 60-yard touchdown pass to John Congolose that made it 14-7 in the second quarter.
"We knew they were going to bring everybody to try to stop our inside run game, which they did," Lancers coach Fred Mozzocio said. "What we had to do was make plays on the outside. We did in the first half, but in the second half we didn't."
Rochester's Ben Richko did it all. He went 6 for 14 for 86 yards, had a rushing touchdown, ran for a two-point conversion, kicked an extra point and had an interception.
Chris Adamski is a freelance writer.


text:
Jonathan Adler :: new :: WHALE PITCHER
Who doesn't want to water their plants and herbs with a whale's mouth? This is beyond adorable and I'm pretty sure it promotes proper plant care,in my case anyhow.
I really like the Milkii bottles and have something very special planned for them- syrup.Added 9 Years Ago from Kathleenhills
Bee House's ceramic pitchers and teapots are exquisite and available in various colors and finishing glazes.Added 9 Years Ago from Beehouseteapot


text:
***This app only works with GO SMS Pro
iBall Andi 4.5P Glitter smartphone was launched in April 2014. The phone comes with a 4.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 pixels by 854 pixels. iBall Andi 4.5P Glitter price in India starts from Rs. 3,999.
The iBall Andi 4.5P Glitter is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core it comes with 512MB of RAM. The phone packs 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the iBall Andi 4.5P Glitter packs a 8-megapixel primary camera on the rear
The iBall Andi 4.5P Glitter runs Android 4.2 and is powered by a 1450mAh removable battery.
The iBall Andi 4.5P Glitter is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Regular and Regular. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM and 3G. Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor and Accelerometer.
How to download GO SMS Theme FlowerDaily form iBall Andi 4.5P Glitter?
- Check the Android version to verify compatibility of GO SMS Theme FlowerDaily with iBall Andi 4.5P Glitter.
Find Android version: go to "Settings" - "About the phone" - "Android version". Make sure GO SMS Theme FlowerDaily is compatible with iBall Andi 4.5P Glitter.
- Click the download button to download GO SMS Theme FlowerDaily in iBall Andi 4.5P Glitter.
- Once the download and installation are complete, find GO SMS Theme FlowerDaily in your home screen and tap the icon to open it.
Related apps to iBall Andi 4.5P Glitter
Anime Dragon Ball ZDownload
Dragon Ball QuizDownload
Dragon Ball Z - Wallpapers 3Download
All of kcomics(korea webtoon)Download
Grand Theft Auto V CheatsDownload
Mortal Kombat Sound BoardDownload
Cars Theme Solo LauncherDownload
Manga Rock - Best Manga ReaderDownload
Fast cars racing gameDownload
Dragon ball Z (FRIEZA) HDDownload
Exchange RatesDownload
تطبيق التعليق على الصورDownload
Joke BanglaDownload
Other supported phone models
Archos 52 Platinum
Videocon A55 HD
Micromax Canvas Selfie 4
Wickedleak Wammy One
Sony Xperia SP
Lyf Water 11
Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro
Lava 3G 402+
Celkon Diamond 4G Plus
Panasonic T21
Intex Aqua 3G Star
Fly Fly F351
Oppo Joy
Karbonn A15+
Lenovo S580
Gionee Elife E5
Asus ZenFone AR
Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 (5.5) 4G
ZTE Axon Elite
Huawei G Play Mini
Meizu M5 Note
Spice Stellar 520n
Xiaomi MI-2
Acer Liquid Zest 4G
HTC Desire 816G (2015)
LeEco Le Max Pro
Xolo Cube 5.0
Swipe Halo Fone
iBerry Auxus Nuclea N2
Coolpad Rogue
Motorola Defy Mini
Vivo Y51L
Yu Yutopia
Ringing Bells Freedom 251
Adcom A530
Zopo Color F5
Philips W3500
Obi Fox S453
Zen Cinemax Click
Blu Vivo 5R
Datawind Pocket Surfer 3G4
InFocus M530
Nokia E1
BlackBerry KEYone
Maxx Mobile GenxDroid7 AX356
Idea Aurus II
MTS Mtag 3.1


text:
Northwest Indiana, Valparaiso Indiana, Northern Indiana Wedding-Engagement Photographer
I literally haven't seen a couple more excited to be marrying each other than these two. They both were beamingView full post »
To say Saturday was "the best day ever", seems like an understatement. These two, guys, are SO kind and soView full post »
Kerrick & Nick's wedding was unbelievably perfect! I've known Kerrick and her family since middleView full post »
It's said that rain on your wedding day is good luck. So snow storms on your wedding day must be REALLY goodView full post »
Abbey Grim Photography www.abbeygrim.com
Family farm + vintage car + incredibly fun bride & groom= one happyView full post »
Adventurers to the core, Lacy & Devin are nothing short of meant to be. Whenever they were near each other Friday,View full post »
What a sweet easy going couple. These two were SO much fun to spend the day with Saturday at Sand Creek Country ClubView full post »
I don't think I've ever cried so much at a wedding in my entire life. I met Kirk the same week I met myView full post »
Kelly & Joey really couldn't have had a better day, Saturday. Not only was their day laid back and the wasView full post »
They met when he slid into the desk behind her in a high school classroom. Tim said he pursued her like crazy until oneView full post »
I don't think I'll ever get over how amazing this wedding was! Working as a downtown Chicago weddingView full post »
I don't think we've ever been to a more emotion and love-filled wedding than Dan + Ashley's. ThereView full post »
Caleb and I can't say enough good things about these two and their families! They made us feel so welcome and weView full post »
This was our first wedding at The Homestead 1835 in New Carlisle, IN and I am incredibly taken by this place! It feltView full post »
I seriously can't say enough about these two!!! They were so sweet and so kind and so fun to be around- I wasView full post »
These two and this place left us speechless Saturday!!! Andrea & Clayton have been together for 9 years-View full post »
First wedding of the season & it was MAGICAL! The ceremony was perfect and the guests were seranaded by a mariachiView full post »
Three years, to the date of this engagement session, Kylee and Dan met in the business building on ValparaisoView full post »
This was my last wedding of my 26-wedding season, and it was definitely a beautiful one to go out on! Aside from howView full post »
While many of you were snuggled inside during November's snow storm, we were in Roselawn, IN happily out in theView full post »
I don't know why more couples don't get married in the winter! I love it! Sure, we couldn't feel ourView full post »
We had so much fun with Jake and Laura. A big reason being that I got to photograph this wedding with my husband, atView full post »
Why don't more couples get married in the winter!? I love the crisp air, cozy poses, and bright fresh flowers.View full post »
I've mentioned this before, when I posted their engagement photos, but we are SO crazy in love with how crazy inView full post »
I've known Brekken FOREVER, and it was so fun to watch her marry the man of her dreams in my hometown,View full post »
OH MY GOSH THIS WEDDING!!!!! I was lucky enough to travel with my husband down to Charlottesville, Virginia toView full post »
I met these two way back in early 2014 and was immediately excited to photograph their wedding in Schererville, IN! IView full post »
I'm so excited to share this wedding! Jodie and Andy were so meant for each other- you could tell by the wayView full post »
Okay, so, Meyers Castle in Dyer, Indiana is a MAGICAL place for a wedding!!! And the love between these two was justView full post »
I'll never get tired of old barn doors, rolling fields of corn, and sunshine. This was one of the HAPPIESTView full post »
We have been looking forward to these two's wedding ALL year! And it was totally worth the wait and excitement!View full post »
Erin & Matt are still one of the most in-love couples we've ever seen. As cliche as it may sound,View full post »
This wedding in Rockford, Illinois was so so speical to me- it's not every day I get to document one of myView full post »
Are you ready for this gorgeous wedding!? This was our first time photographing a Willow Harbor Vineyard wedding inView full post »
This light! Those trees! This adorable couple! I've ALWAYS loved shooting engagement sessions in Ogden Gardens,View full post »
This wedding in Chesterton, Indiana was BEYOND fun- and this group of fabulous friends was one of theView full post »
« Previous
© 2015 Abbey Grim Photography|ProPhoto Photographer Site by NetRivet Websites


text:
We're teaming up with other food and garden bloggers to host Summer Fest 2010, a season-long garden party. Each week we'll feature favorite garden-to-table recipes and tips to help you enjoy the bounty, whether you're harvesting your own goodies or buying them fresh from the market. To join in, check out awaytogarden.com.
In this edition of Fall Fest 2010, we're talking about the salads of fall. It's true that the warmer months are better-known for garden-and-farm fresh salads, but just because there's a bit of a chill in the air, doesn't mean you have to go eating all heavy. Fall's bounty — squash, spinach, beans, beets, figs, grapes, apples — this is all great salad stuff. In fact, I'd argue that it's even better than the zucchini, peppers, corn and peaches we started the season with. So without further ado, here are 5 fantastic salads you must try (before comfort season really takes over).
1. Emeril's Orange, Fennel, and Black Olive Salad (pictured above)
2. Sweet Fig and Mesclun "Splitsville" Salad with Nutty Pesto and Goat Cheese Crostini, from Bitchin' Kitchen's Nadia G.
3. Another from Emeril, Pickled Beet Salad Over Frisee
4. Giada's Italian Lentil Salad
5. Nigella's Baby Spinach, Avocado and Pumpkin Seed Salad
What season's salads are the best? Spring or fall? (Take a gander at our other fall fest-ivities for a reminder of just how awesome fall produce is.)
More fall salads from our family and friends:
- Gilded Fork: Red & White Salad with Candied Pecans, Figs & Chevre
- Margaret at A Way to Garden: Why Beets Make the Salad
- Caroline at the Wright Recipes: Salt-Roasted Beet and Potato Salad
- Michelle at Cooking Channel: 5 Fab Fall Salads
- Liz at Healthy Eats: 5 Favorite Fall Salads
- Alison at Food2: Fall Salads, Deconstructed
- Alana at Eating From the Ground Up: Kale Salad
- Todd and Diane at White on Rice Couple: Arugula, Bacon and Fig Salad
- Caron at San Diego Foodstuff: Wheat Berry Salad with Apples and Pomegranate Seeds
- Nicole at Pinch My Salt: Spinach Pomegranate Salad with Apples and Walnuts
- Cate at Sweetnicks: Bleu Cheese and Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing
- Paige at The Sister Project: Chopped Salad That's Also an Hors D'Ouevre
And don't forget to join the conversation (all season!) on twitter at #fallfest.


text:
When I first moved into the Niagara Region 12 years ago, it was decaying tourist trap, whose best days seemed long gone. Everyone knew where the prostitutes worked. They were on the historic Lundy's Lane, and the ones that were in rougher shape worked the Bridge St area. Though locals would complain about how obvious they had become, little was done about their presence. You see whether the city would admit it or not, the prostitutes were a necessary aid to the local economy. When the lights at Wax Museum failed to bring in the tourists womens bodies kept the local economy afloat during the lean winter months.
Clean up this city, raged the local residents. Their worries involved property value, and had nothing to do with the exploitation that these women were living through. Indeed, prostitutes were, and are viewed as vermin to be exterminated, never mind that these women were struggling to survive in a city that mostly supplied seasonal work at that time. The money earned from prostitution would in some cases go to augment the meager amount of money received on unemployment insurance during the cold winter months. Never mind that there were few social support networks in the area to help these women give up a life on the streets, or reasonably paying full year jobs that would eleviate the need to work as a prostitute. Just get rid of the vermin is all the locals wanted.
Flash forward 12 years and the metamorphosis to the trafficking areas is obvious. No longer can one drive along those streets and see a parade of prostitutes. Niagara is now pitching itself as a "family" styled Las Vegas, and so now the city and the residents concur that the prostitutes need to go. Other than gaming and the declining auto industry ( one GM plant) there is no real industry to speak of. Most jobs are low paying service sector jobs and quite a few are still seasonal. In the last 12 years the price of gas, food and rent has skyrocketed in this area, making the need to earn extra income that much more dire.
In a classic don't ask, don't tell, prostitution has moved in doors. Just a short drive down highway 20 and there are a myriad of strip clubs to choose from. In the downtown core there are a few "massage parlors". It would seem like the perfect solution in that the residents and the city are both happy, prostitution is no longer visible, and yet the city still benefits from the blackmarket economy that the sex trade provides.
Everyone is happy, except that is for the prostitutes that now are not only exploited by their johns, their pimps, and the city, they can now add sleazy strip club owners and massage parlor owners to the list. Everywhere a prostitute turns in this region there is someone waiting to prey upon her position as a marginalized member of this community. Everyone is being enriched by their labor while they struggle to survive largely living in cheap rundown older motels. These invisible workers of the region are necessary to the economy, and yet they are stigmatized bodies. When they think of the falls it is not with misty eyed visions of a romantic honeymoon, instead they live with the real threat of violence, rape, police harassment and STD's.
Earlier this week I blogged about the murder of Stephanie Beck. For her murder Wayne Ryczak received a sentence of time served plus a day. He admitted to killing her in "self-defense". Many were shocked at the sentencing in this instance. When one stops and thinks about the communal conscience when it comes to prostitution can it really be a surprise? If sex trade workers are not enriching the community they are considered expendable. It matters not that are someone's daughter, or possibly someone's mother or sister, all that matters is the degree to which they can effect the local economy. Ryczak did not pay for his crime because he only acted on what the community has been wanting for a decade – take out the trash, and get rid of the vermin.


text:
THE DUKE of York was given a Royal welcome by hundreds of students in Pendle yesterday.
Prince Andrew was making a re-arranged visit to Nelson and Colne College after postponing a planned trip in October.
He was in Nelson to unveil a plaque commemorating the college's STEM assured status, which recognises excellence in science, engineering, technology and maths.
After an hour-long tour of the site, he congratulated staff and students for their work in making the college the sixth best in the country.
After meeting dignitaries including Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson and the Mayor, Councillor Asjad Mahmood, he apologised for his previous no-show.
He said: "Sorry I didn't make it the first time around. I am delighted to able to see first-hand what the college is instilling in you all.
"It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from - "can't" is a word that should not exist in your vocabulary.
"I am very keen that all of you should aspire to be much more than you could ever have imagined. Certainly this college intends for that to happen.
"I wish you all every success."
He also met business students who had set up their own small enterprises and paid tribute to retiring human resources manager Graham Monkhouse, who has worked at the college for 35 years.
Ameena Bibi, 17, introduced the Prince to her firm, Occasions By Ameena, which uses Henna ink designs on ornaments.
She said: "He thought it was a really good idea and knew about the (Tycoon in Schools) project that we were part of. He's attending the finals in January and I've arranged to meet him if I get through.
"He was really taken with the simplicity of it. It was an amazing experience."
College principal, Amanda Melton, said: "I am incredibly proud to be welcoming The Duke of York to Nelson and Colne College. The ethos of enterprise and innovation is at the heart of everything we do."


text:
Home →
January 16, 2013
New York Metro Reptile Show - Westchester County Center
January 16, 2013 - White Plains
Thousands of live pet reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates on display and for sale. Books, supplies, cages, and more. 200+ vendor tables. No personal pets allowed. All children must be accompanied by an adult over 21.
Free Creative Dance Open Houses - Westbeth Center for the Arts
January 16, 2013 - West Village
Rachael Kosch teaches Creative Dance Classes with live music by Michael Kosch at Westbeth Center for the Arts. Join the celebration as children's dance expert Rachael Kosch kicks off her new classes in the West Village.
To reserve your space and for any questions call 212-566-3097 or email email@example.com. Drop ins also welcome.
Mix It Up - Children's Museum of the Arts
January 16, 2013 - SoHo
What materials will you use today? The term "mixed media" not only involves the use of paint and cardboard, but can also include fabric, tissue paper, and pipe cleaners. The combination of materials are endless are we create unique artworks.
Building Connections - Center for Architecture
Through January 19, 2013 - Greenwich Village
Building Connections, the Center for Architecture Foundation's annual exhibition of K - 12 student design projects during the 2011-12 school year. The exhibition covers a wide range of topics in architecture, from NYC landmarks and bridges to designs for new Olympic stadiums and resort islands.
Preschool Art Class - Arts in Action Studio
Through January 22, 2013 - Upper West Side
Founded and directed by Angela Tripi-Weiss, who provides a unique, sequentially-structured fine art education.
Preschool artists will embark on an exploration of how they feel while creating laughable long lines, silly sassy shapes, fabulous forms, and colossal kaleidoscopes of colors using many of the art materials that artists use to express themselves.
These classes are designed to expose your child, ages 3 to 5, to a variety of fun art materials, and the many exciting ideas and concepts that artists employ while creating their own art. They will tell their own visual stories through art based activities that foster fun, and an understanding of concepts of line, shape, form, and colors in a fun filled way.
Afterschool Art Class - Arts in Action Studio
Through January 23, 2013 - Upper West Side
Founded and directed by Angela Tripi-Weiss, who provides a unique, sequentially-structured fine art education. Arts in Action teaches a visual language as a means of communication that's fun to learn.
'The Velveteen Rabbit' - DR2 Theatre
Through January 27, 2013 - Union Square
Based on the book by Margery Williams and adapted for the stage by Kevin Del Aguila ("Click Clack Moo," "Altar Boyz"), this wonder-filled production is a testament to the power of a child's imagination. With a little bit of nursery magic, three actors and their simple props transform into a wise old rocking horse, a cavalcade of mechanical playthings, a kind-hearted fairy, and of course, a stuffed rabbit who is transformed by the love of a young boy.
Beatrix Potter: The Picture Letters - Morgan Library & Museum
Through January 27, 2013 - Midtown
Beatrix Potter: The Picture Letters brings together for the first time twenty-two letters, including the famous Peter Rabbit letter, from important American private holdings as well as from three major institutional collections: the Morgan, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, and the Cotsen Children's Library at Princeton University. The letters will be supplemented and enhanced with more than eighty related items, including Potter's privately-printed "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" and other printed books, original artwork, manuscripts, and early children's toys and games inspired by Potter's stories.
A joyous testament to the eternal power of a child's imagination, this classic tale comes to life for a whole new generation in a wonder-filled, interactive production created by Kevin Del Aguila. With a little bit of nursery magic (and a whole lot of audience participation), three actors and their simple props transform into a wise old rocking horse, a cavalcade of mechanical playthings, a kind-hearted fairy and, of course, a stuffed rabbit who is transformed by the love of a young boy.
Cinderella Brunch - The New York Palace
Through January 27, 2013 - Upper East Side
The New York Palace will begin serving a magical Cinderella Brunch on Saturday, Dec. 1. Featuring whimsical entrees and delights for all ages, the themed brunch will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm-2:30pm.
As part of The Palace's enchanted Cinderella Brunch, Prince Charming will make special guest appearances each Saturday and Sunday to spread delight to diners of all ages. Guests can pose for a photo with Prince Charming and try on a special Cinderella slipper. Guests can enter a daily drawing to win four tickets to see Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" on Broadway.
All Aboard with Thomas & Friends - New York Botanical Garden
Through January 27, 2013 - Bronx
Join Thomas and Driver Sam on a fun-filled, sing-along, mini-performance adventure by helping Thomas find his way from Knapford Station to Brendam Docks using teamwork, friendship, and discovery. Parents: bring your camera for a photo op with Thomas to capture the special day. Daily, Jan. 1-27.
Navigating the Path to Parenthood Between Fertility Treatments and Adoption - Spence-Chapin Services
Through January 28, 2013 - Upper East Side
When faced with infertility, couples and singles are faced with more possibilities to build their families, but also more confusion, risk, and unknowns. For most families, the transitions between different paths to parenthood can be painful and unclear.
This will be a presentation and discussion focused on the emotional decisions involved in pursuing fertility work, deciding when to stop or when to keep going, how and when adoption can become a part of the conversation, and how thoughtful decisions and planning ahead can help make your journey to parenthood just a little bit smoother.
Little New-Yorkers - DiMenna Children's History Museum at New-York Historical Society
Through January 30, 2013 - Upper West Side
On Tuesdays and Fridays kids ages 2-4 can explore New York City through singing, stories, and activities. Each class will include story readings, time with historic toys, free exploration, a special Little New-Yorkers hello song, and time in the museum or a craft project, which will alternate each week. Some of the stories that will be featured include Larry Gets Lost in NYC, Don't Let the Pigeon Ride the Bus, The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge, New York from Above, and Knuffle Bunny.
The RAMMELLZEE Galaxseum - Children's Museum of the Arts
Through January 30, 2013 - West Village
The Children's Museum of the Arts presents the most comprehensive collection of works to-date by visionary artist and MC, RAMMELLZEE. Entitled The RAMMELLZEE Galaxseum, the exhibition will reveal the inner workings of RAMMELLZEE's artistic vision and trace his career trajectory which began in the 1970s as a pioneering "Wild Style" graffiti writer and hip hop MC and evolved in manifesto and medium to the far reaches of the imagination.
RAMMELLZEE's legend grew in a Tribeca loft known as the "Battle Station," where the artist conceived a new vision for the future – a self-made mythology, known as Gothic Futurism, with its own set of heroes and villains, which he called Recyclers and Trashers or more notably, Garbage Gods and Monster Models. For over 30 years, RAMMELLZEE inhabited the universe he created, building layer upon layer of legend and legacy.
The RAMMELLZEE Galaxseum showcases a visual encyclopedia of RAMMELLZEE's artworks including full-body life-sized costumes, masks, character frescoes, figurines, large scale paintings and video and audio recordings from some of his performances. Suspended from the gallery's ceiling are RAMMELLZEE's legendary letter racers, or car-like vehicles representing letters of the alphabet seeking to "break free."
In addition to his visual artwork, RAMMELLZEE is well-known for his contributions to hip-hop lyricism and vocalization, as illustrated in the documentaries Style Wars and Wild Style, as well as the hip-hop single Beat Bop, which was produced by Jean-Michael Basquiat and consists of a 10 minute narrative rap by RAMMELLZEE and K-Rob that is considered to be one of the most essential hip-hop recordings ever made.
11th Annual Holiday Train Show - New York Transit Museum Shop in Grand Central Terminal
Through February 10, 2013 - Midtown
The New York Transit Museum presents its Holiday Train Show at its store in Grand Central, with a brand new layout wherein model Metro-North and New York Central trains depart from a miniature Grand Central on their way North on a 34' long, two-level "O" gauge layout.
Vintage model trains from the museum's collection will also be on display joined by stunning New York Central railroad posters harkening back to Grand Central's heyday as the nexus of long distance and commuter train travel.
'The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe' - St. Luke's Theatre
Through February 23, 2013 - Times Square
Off Broadway Family Theatre presents an adaptation of C.S. Lewis' beloved tale from his Chronicles of Narnia series. In this creative adaptation, two actors play eight characters, both human and animal. Travel to Narnia through the old wardrobe with the four Pevensie children, and get swept into their journey to stand with the great lion Aslan against the evil White Witch. She has placed the land of Narnia under enchantment and now it is always winter, but never Christmas. Audiences will be drawn into the theater's "magic circle," where children and animals, fauns and mythical creatures come to life in this enchanting tale.
Inclusive Weekend Classes - Children's Museum of the Arts
Through February 28, 2013 - SoHo
An opportunity for children with physical disabilities ages 7 and older and their able-bodied siblings or friends to participate in a drop-off art class together.
This program is intended to make the museum's art-making accessible to all needs and provide an opportunity for siblings to spend time with each other and with peers who have similar experiences.If a child with a physical disability doesn't have a sibling to attend the session with him or her, the child may bring along a friend instead.
Each session offers a new workshop that is designed to meet the needs of the participants. This program is staffed with CMA teaching artists and a licensed occupational therapist(s).?This program is based on a class-like model in which the teaching artists and the OT work to facilitate the group experience, with a keen eye towards the special needs of the participants;?if your child requires dedicated one-on-one attention you should consider bringing a paraprofessional or other adult to help facilitate your child's experience.
Parents are encouraged to drop off their children, though they are welcome to stay if they wish or remain close by in another part of the museum.
To sign up for a session, discuss your child's needs with the program director in advance of the session. Contact Rachel for more information at email@example.com.
Free Baby Play Group - Franciscan Community Center
Through March 12, 2013 - Upper West Side
This free baby class for parents and caregivers meets on Tuesdays from 10am-12pm. It will include toys, music, and relevant topics for discussion. Come out of the cold and make some new friends.
R&R @ the JCC - The JCC In Manhattan
Through March 23, 2013 - Upper West Side
R&R Saturdays are free at the JCC. Make your Shabbat afternoon special and share in your community. Workshops, art, yoga, meditation, food, music, study sessions, film, creative art projects, spa experiences, and both indoor and outdoor play. There are programs for both children and adults. All are welcome.
Spy: The Secret World of Espionage - Discovery Times Square
Through March 31, 2013 - Times Square
Spy: The Secret World of Espionage is a new exhibition launching in May at Discovery Time Square. This interactive exhibition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step inside the real world of intelligence, showcasing real items from the actual vault of the CIA. Encounter real stories and actual gadgets revealed for the first time ever from the CIA vault. Experience what it's like to be a spy firsthand by creating your own disguises, altering your voice, and navigating laser beams. Plus, gain exciting new insights into how intelligence really works: how science and technology play a major role, and discover how the men and women who do this kind of work shape the course of history every day.
Playtime with Sammie and Tudie - Sprout San Francisco
Through March 31, 2013 - Upper East Side
Playtime with Sammie and Tudie is a 'mommy and me' style class. The interactive class includes themed week such as ducks, butterflies, teddy bears, fish, and dinosaurs. Great for ages 1 to 3 1/2 years. Come by the class once or buy a multiple class package. Monday and Wednesday 10:30am.
Film Forum Jr. - Film Forum
Through March 31, 2013 - Lower Manhattan
A new Sunday matinee series of classic films for kids and their families beginning Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at 11am. The series will run for 13 Sundays, January 6 through March 31; all tickets will be $7.
Programmed by Bruce Goldstein, Film Forum's Director of Repertory Programming, Film Forum Jr. will introduce children (ages 5 and above) and teenagers to silent and sound classics, as well as modern classics. All movies will be shown in glorious 35mm prints or equally glorious DCP (no Blu-rays and no DVDs).
Film Forum Jr. will kick off with the 1956 French classic THE RED BALLOON. Turn your kids on to the joie du cinema français, as petit garcon Pascal Lamorisse and mind-of-its-own balloon rouge share dialogue-less adventures through the old Belleville section of Paris. One of the most celebrated short films of all time, and winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes, THE RED BALLOON will be presented in the miracle of "Balloon-O-Rama."
GERALD MCBOING-BOING, winner of the 1950 Academy Award for Best Animated Short, will screen with THE RED BALLOON. Adapted from a story by Dr. Seuss and produced by animation legend John Hubley, GERALD MCBOING-BOING is the story of a little boy who speaks through sound effects instead of language. A GERALD MCBOING-BOING sound-alike contest will follow the show.
Full schedule available at www.filmforum.org/ffjr
Harry Potter: The Exhibition - Discovery Times Square
Through April 07, 2013 - Times Square
Back by popular demand, this stop in New York City will serve as the exhibition's return to North America after a yearlong international tour. Since it was last here in 2011, the exhibition has been updated significantly with artifacts from the film series, including the final film.
The 14,000-square-foot experiential exhibition includes dramatic displays inspired by the Hogwarts film sets and authentic costumes and props from the films. Fans will have a firsthand view of hundreds of artifacts displayed in settings inspired by the film sets including the Great Hall, Hagrid's hut, the Gryffindor common room, and more.
In addition to the hundreds of original props and costumes from the Harry Potter films displayed during the exhibition's first time in New York, original artifacts from the series finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, will be on display for the first time, including a new vignette dedicated to the epic battle of Hogwarts.
Magnificent Trees of The New York Botanical Garden - New York Botanical Garden
Through April 14, 2013 - Bronx
Larry Lederman, landscape photographer and member of NYBG's Board of Advisors, has spent years walking the garden grounds to observe and photograph trees and vistas in all seasons and at all times of day. Lush images featuring their diversity and visual impact are on view in the gallery space.
The New York Botanical Garden is home to more than 30,000 trees, some in woodland, some in groves, and some standing in solitary majesty. Magnificent Trees is lavishly illustrated with photographs by Larry Lederman and accompanied by descriptions by Todd A. Forrest, Arthur Ross vice president for horticulture and living collections at the garden. An authority on the diverse species present across the 250-acre landscape, Forrest details their fascinating histories -- from their vital role in Native American life and culture to their function in neutral territory during the Revolutionary War. Lederman captures their grandeur in hundreds of stunning images and portrays their diversity with photographs that reveal the trees in myriad fascinating perspectives: in landscape views that convey the garden's genius loci; portraits illustrating the architecture and profound visual impact of select trees; remarkable details of flowers, fruit, leaves, and bark; and impressionistic images, abstract in character yet beautiful in composition.
Shababa™ Saturday Mornings with Karina - 92Y
Through May 25, 2013 - Upper East Side
Celebrate the joys of Shabbat with the Shababa™ community in this intergenerational family Shabbat experience including singing, art projects, playground visits, holiday themed celebrations, and more. Saturdays, ongoing, 10:30am-12pm.
Shababa™ Saturday Club - 92Y
Through May 25, 2013 - Upper East Side
Let your child explore and expand their connection to Shabbat, Jewish holidays, and Jewish values in a warm, informal communal setting. The staff will engage them through creative and traditional approaches. Saturdays, ongoing, 10:30am-12pm.
Manolo Valdes Monumental Sculptures - The New York Botanical Garden
Through May 26, 2013 - Bronx
Drawing inspiration from the natural landscape of the Botanical Garden, seven towering sculptures by acclaimed Spanish artist Manolo Valdes showcase the relationship between art and nature.
Jazz for Kids - Jazz Standard
Through May 31, 2013 - Gramercy
The Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra (JSYO), which includes about 25 talented musicians between the ages of 11 and 18, burns through jazz classics while listeners enjoys Blue Smoke's brunch menu (lunch menu, kids menu, and full bar are also available). Jazz Standard donates $1 from each kid's menu item sold to Spoons Across America.
The Cultural Sunday School, Kidschool, Preschool, and Bar and Bat Mitzvah Programs - City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism
Through June 02, 2013 - Upper West Side
Two Sundays a month, tots and teens have fun exploring Jewish history, traditions, holidays, culture, and ethics. The innovative Bar/Bat Mitzvah program involves classes and an individual mentored journey to discover roots, connections, and beliefs.
Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture - American Museum of Natural History
Through August 30, 2013 - Upper West Side
Food is the one thing that unites every culture, race, and generation: over one billion people work in agriculture and every person eats. Food is used as a social ritual, a holiday tradition, a symbol of comfort, a gift, and an excuse to catch up with friends. The curators of this exhibition hope it will encourage visitors (both grown ups and kids) to examine a thing we all do everyday -- eat! -- and think about everything that goes into that act more consciously. The exhibition touches on a lot of serious issues such as the scarcity of food predicted for the future, alternatives to avoid that shortage, and childhood obesity.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas: A Holiday Reading With NBC New York's Anchor Pat Battle - Church of the Intercession
Through December 23, 2013 - Manhattan
One of New York's longest running family holiday traditions is the annual recitation of Clement Clarke Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, this year read by News 4 New York's anchor Pat Battle, at historic Church of the Intercession. Lantern procession, wreath-laying at Moore's grave site and reception immediately follow at Trinity Church Cemetery & Mausoleum, located across from the church.
Pat Battle joined NBC New York in April 1996. She serves as co-anchor for "Weekend Today in New York" and is one of the station's New Jersey correspondents. Battle's reports focus on issues affecting the Garden State, as well as breaking news of the day.
Clement Clarke Moore (1779-1863) was the son of Dr. Benjamin Moore, the sixth rector of Trinity Parish. In 1822, as a Christmas present for his six children, Moore wrote the poem also known as "A Visit from St. Nicholas" that became a cherished classic. Moore is buried at Trinity Church Cemetery & Mausoleum, which is located across from The Church of the Intercession.
2017 Cover Contest Winners and Finalists Announced
The Museum at Eldridge Street Celebrates Dual Anniversary
New England Fashion+Design Association Opens in White Plains
MacInspires Offers Makerspaces and Larger Classrooms
Party Planning
After-School Activities
Camp Guide
Sports for Kids
Child Care Options
Education Resources
Family Health Guide
Special Needs Guide
Aug 22, 2017
Aug 18, 2017
Aug 17, 2017
Aug 14, 2017
Jul 07, 2017
Jun 26, 2017
Aug 09, 2017
Help your kid to create a lifelong love of science at camps like Destination Science.
Is your child highly focused? Does she ask a lot of questions? Is he a fast learner, and lazy in the classroom? These are all characteristics of a gifted child. A local expert shares more qualities to look for, and what you can do to help your gifted child.
| All Rights
Reserved | Davler Media
| Privacy Policy
Get NYMetroParents in Your Inbox
Subscribe Now
Get NYMetroParents via Email


text:
Posted 5 years ago
(74 items)
Here I would like to show you one of my earlier hanging shades.
It is made of a white matt glass marbled with a soft purple and blue.
A good art deco shape, this shade is one of my favourites...
35 cm wide.
15 cm tall.
with the original hooks..


text:
Book: Atomic Athletic Bomb Proof Bulletins Compiled Volume 1
This is our first printed, book style, version of our e-Mail newsletter, the Atomic Athletic Bomb Proof Bulletin. We have been sending them out since September of 1999 and there are several thousand at this point. These are only "content" based Bulletins. So, you don't have any of the news based subject matter, like new product notices, event notices or product Specials. This is all good reading material, most of which also has pictures.
Volume 1 is a sampling of articles from the entire history of the Bomb Proof Bulletins, some of which are a single printed page and others are as long as three pages. Subjects include: Stone Padlock Training, Thick Bar Lifting, Bending Steel, Stone Ball Press Training, Designing a Strongman Act and much more. There are 19 articles in this volume.
As Roger says, "Today is a good day to lift."
FREE Shipping
On This Item
Write Your Own Review
Additional Information
|Free Shipping
|Free Shipping
|Product Video


text:
To continue using this website, please tell us a little about yourself:
I am a financial adviser
I am a discretionary fund manager / multimanager
I am a financial paraplanner
I work in financial services
I am a private investor
What would you like us to do with the funds you've selected
Change Share Class?
Show group factsheets
Download factsheet PDF
Add to Basket
Follow this fund on
The aim is for your investment to reflect the performance of the MSCI Total Return Net Brazil Index (the "Reference Index") which is designed to reflect the performance of the shares of certain companies in Brazil.
Top performing funds
Create a custom chart of this fund's performance
Check how your portfolios are currently performing
More performance charts
Change the share class at the top of the page to see details of other share classes for this fund.
49, avenue J.F. Kennedy, Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, L - 1855
+49 69 910 41276 (Fax Number)+49 69 910 30549 (Main Number)
DB X-Trackers MSCI Brazil Index UCITS ETF (DR) 1C USD
Risk Score 268.00
Learn more about FE Risk Scores
View all FE Risk Scores
Annual Management Charges: max.;
Price total return performance figures are calculated on a bid price to bid price basis (mid to mid where applicable) with gross income (dividends) reinvested. Performance figures are shown in selected currency.
Email Address:
You are being transferred to Trustnet Direct, which is run by Financial Express Investments Limited (authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority), where you will be able to complete this transaction. Trustnet Direct is an execution-only service and does not provide advice on the suitability of investments. You should seek independent financial advice if you are unsure.
Proceed to Trustnet Direct
Trustnet mobile website
13:00 | Monday, January 20, 2014
You are currently using an old browser which will not be supported by Trustnet after 31/07/2016. To ensure you benefit from all features on the site, please update your browser. Close
© Trustnet Limited 2017. All Rights Reserved.
Please read our Terms of Use / Disclaimer and Privacy and
Cookie Policy.
Data supplied in conjunction with Thomson Financial Limited, London Stock Exchange
Plc, StructuredRetailProducts.com and ManorPark.com


text:
I want to implement on mouseover display an array of images maybe up to 3 different images then onmouseout the default images is displayed. I've been able to do just single image onmouseover as shown below. How can I implement multiple images?

One of the first keys to your success here is to separate the JavaScript from your HTML content.
The easiest way to do this is to give the image a unique identifier so that the script can then easily refer to that image tag. This can be later on removed depending on how the rest of the your images are structured.

Each of those online events gets assigned to a function, so this will result in the same existing behavior, with the ability to extend things to achieve better flexibility.
var img = document.getElementById('hover');
img.onmouseover = function () {
this.src = 'uploads/products/thumbs/1532687679back_dt_0045.jpg';
img.onmouseout = function () {
this.src = 'uploads/products/thumbs/glamorous-6989-63824-1-catalog.jpg';
Since it's preferable to keep things like image links in with the content, we can easily make the script more generic by using some data tags on the image.

We can now have the script set a data-image value so that it can easily switch back to the original image when the mouseout event occurs, which allows the script to switch the image now without needing to have any URL links in the script.
var img = document.getElementById('hover');
img.setAttribute('data-image', img.src);
img.onmouseover = function () {
this.src = this.getAttribute('data-hover');
img.onmouseout = function () {
this.src = this.getAttribute('data-image');
This is now a technique that can be applied for multiple images.
Where we go from here though depends on what is meant by:
Are you wanting to setup several images so that only the one that you hover over is the image that changes?or, are you wanting to hover over an image and have several other images change at the same time?
Thanks for the lead.
What I meant is this. I want when I hover, up to 3 other instances of the same product tween across and onmuseout the default image is displayed again. Please can you guide me on how to achieve it.
After implementing this, I get this error in my error console
Error: TypeError: img is null
What could be wrong?
What could be wrong is that the script has not been placed at the end of the body. That is the best location for virtually all scripts nowdays.

Thanks as placing it at the end of the body worked however,I fell into another challenge.
It works only for the first image in the row. Other images don't hover. How do I get it to work for every other image assuming 50 images are on display?
Thanks once again for your time and help.