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Anti-Catholic Agenda of United Nations in the Report on the Convention on the Rights of a Child
By Deacon Keith Fournier
2/8/2014 (3 years ago)
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
No honest, sincere analysis of the response of the Catholic Church to this matter, and the recent heightened actions of Pope Francis, can lead to any other conclusion but that the Catholic Church is responding with a vigorous and serious global response to this evil. More remains to be done. However, the report issued by the UN Convention went way beyond that subject.It intruded into the doctrine, teaching,discipline and rights of the Church.It insisted that the Church change its unchangeable teachings. It even scolded the Church on how she instructs children in Catholic schools and sought to impose a curriculum. It was an example of what is increasingly wrong with the agenda and behavior of the United Nations these days.
By Deacon Keith Fournier
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
2/8/2014 (3 years ago)
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NEW YORK CITY, NY (Catholic Online) - It is more than likely you have heard or read the same media reports which I have. After the United Nations issued its concluding observations from the Report issued by the Convention on the Rights of a Child, it seemed an opportune time for some who hate the Catholic Church to pile on. Many in the media were the first in line.
First, let's consider some history. Since the 1929 Lateran Pact, amended in 1984, between Italy and the Vatican, the Holy See has owned a small amount of sovereign territory in Rome. It has NO armed forces but can issue stamps. It also has permanent observer status at the United Nations General Assembly. It can participate, but it cannot vote.
Therefore, the Vatican voluntarily participates in treaties and deliberations. The Vatican engages in diplomatic relations, seeking to bring peace, preserve harmony, advance human dignity, serve the common good and simply be a good global participant and neighbor.
The relationship between the Holy See and the UN has been a mixed one over the years, on many differing occasions and for various reasons. It became particularly strained as the UN chose to become one of the main vehicles for the promotion of an agenda which included the choice of procured abortion, which always kills a child, being viewed as a human right under the deadly oxymoron called "reproductive rights".
The Catholic Church affirms without equivocation the fundamental Human Right to Life of every single human person from conception, throughout the entirety of life, up to and including a natural death. Therefore the first Right of a Child is the Right to Be Born. Any other Human Rights proceed from there.
The child in the womb is our innocent neighbor, to whom we owe an obligation in solidarity. Any convention which purports to hold the Rights of children in the forefront and fails to hear the cry of children in the first home of the whole human race, is internally contradictory and corrupted at the foundational level.
In addition, the increasingly aggressive social engineering agenda behind seeking to compel State provided artificial contraception and sterilization as population control has come front and center in global UN efforts. Of course, the Catholic Church opposes all such efforts; to the chagrin and outright anger of some other participants.
Finally, the radical agenda of some seeking to restructure the social order by imposing a legally equivalent status between homosexual/lesbian relations and true marriages has become the pet project of many in the leadership structure of the UN. Thus, the Catholic Church is being treated with increasing disdain and facing overt persecution.
Yet, the Catholic Church still seeks to be a global citizen and promote the true common good. So she participates voluntarily in many treaties and deliberative bodies. One is the UN Convention of the Rights of a Child . That convention issued the report which generated the charged media response.
Archbishop Silvano Tomasi,was the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva last month when discussions leading up to the issuance of the report were held. There is no question that the Catholic Church abhors the evil and criminal behavior of some of her clergy and the horror of child sexual abuse.
No honest, sincere analysis of the response of the Catholic Church to this matter, and the recent heightened actions of Pope Francis, can lead to any other conclusion but that the Catholic Church is responding with a vigorous and serious global response to this evil. More remains to be done.
However, the report issued by the UN Convention went way beyond that subject.It intruded into the doctrine, teaching,discipline and rights of the Church.It insisted that the Church change its unchangeable teachings. It even scolded the Church on how she instructs children in Catholic schools and sought to impose a curriculum. It was an example of what is increasingly wrong with the agenda and behavior of the United Nations these days.
The report became a springboard for the UN to attempt to compel the Catholic Church to abandon its unchangeable positions regarding the dignity of the lives of children in the womb and their fundamental right to be born, the truth concerning marriage as between one man and one woman, open to life and formative of family, and the primacy of parents in the upbringing of their own children.
Archbishop Silvano Tomasi spoke to Vatican Radio and shared his response to the report on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Here are some excerpts:
Q. What is the reaction of the Holy See to these harsh criticisms by the UN contained in this report?
A. The report in the concluding recommendations that the committee of the Convention on the Right of the Child that were released today point out a rather negative approach to what the Holy See has been doing and has already achieved in the area of the protection of children. The first impression is that the report in some ways is not up to date, not taking into account some of the clear and precise explanations that were given to the committee in the in the encounter that the delegation of the Holy See had with the committee three or four weeks ago.
Second, I would say that there is a difficultly apparent in understanding the position of the Holy See that cannot certainly give up certain teachings that are part of their deep convictions and also an expression of freedom of religion and these are the values that in the tradition of the Catholic Church sustain the common good of society and therefore cannot be renounced, for example the committee asked for acceptance of abortion and this is a contradiction with the principle of life that the convention itself should support recommending that children be protected before and after birth.
If a child is eliminated or killed we can no longer talk about rights for this person, so there is a need to calmly and in detail analyzing the recommendations proposed by the committee and provide an accurate response to the committee itself, so that there will be no misunderstanding on where we stand and the reason why we take certain positions and I would add that the practical remedies for preventing cases of abuse of children in forms of laws or decisions of Episcopal Conferences of directives for the formation of seminarians constitute a package of measures that is very difficult, I think, to find other institutions or even other states that have done so much specifically for the protection of children.
So, my sense is that we have to continue to refine, to enact provisions that protect children in all their necessities so that they may grow and become productive adults in society and their dignity be constantly respected. And at the same time we have to keep in mind that even though there are so many millions, forty million cases of abuse a year regarding children and unfortunately some cases affect also Church personnel. We have to keep in mind that, we have to continue to combat this tragedy knowing that even a case of abuse of one child is a case too much.
Q. The United Nations had said that the Holy See had responded better than other countries regarding the safeguarding of children. What's changed now?
A. The Holy See presented its report as a state like in this 65th session of the activity of the committee. The reports of Germany, the Holy See, Congo, Portugal, Russian Federation and Yemen were examined. The Holy See presented the concrete measures taken both at the level of the State of Vatican City and of the Church at large, taking into account that priests are not employees of the Pope but they are responsible citizens of the countries where they work and therefore accountable to the judicial system of those countries.
The effort made was to give an objective picture of the remedies undertaken of the new steps that still are in the making like the commission announced by the Holy Father for the protection of minors and without any comparison with other states we simply say we recognize there has been a small percentage of Church personnel that have committed abuses and these are the steps taken to prevent that such abuses be made again.
Maybe not all the observations in the facts have been adequately taken into account in the conclusions, so that for example the principle that the Holy See is accountable directly for the Vatican City State but not for other countries where local jurisdiction in the state authorities a responsibility and should implement and punish whoever including priests may have abused children, so that's possibly an explanation but we need time to reflect carefully on the conclusions and recommendations of the committee and to prepare an adequate response, so that the objective may really be pursued.
The Holy See is a state party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and intends to be faithfully carrying out all the elements of this Convention for the protection of children and this is the way toward the future and I don't think that there will be fundamental changes in this task ahead.
Lest my readers think I am overreacting to this report by entitling this article The Anti-Catholic Agenda of the United Nations Revealed in the Report on the Convention on the Rights of a Child, I offer just ten examples from the report. There are more. Please note that the clear teaching of the Catholic Church is that all men and women have an equal dignity, including those who identify themselves as homosexual or lesbian, and condemns all violence against anyone, including those with same sex attraction.
These ten have as their target the teaching of the Catholic Church on the dignity of life, marriage, family, human sexuality, parental rights and many other matters concerning fundamental doctrine which is unchangeable. The worldview and anthropology inherent is always relevant and forward pointing forward. It is the Right and Duty of the Church to hold it, proclaim it and offer it to the world. The UN has no Right to infringe on that Right.
This message of the Catholic Christian faith - its vision of the human person, the family and human society - can pave the path to a true future of freedom, human flourishing and aid in the building of a truly just and human social order. But some in the current leadership of the UN simply cannot stand the Christian worldview and abhor the teachings of the Catholic Church.
So, they intrude into another area involving another fundamental human right, the Right to Religious Freedom. The position of some in the UN is that the deeply held religious views of the Catholic Church do not comport with their own social agenda and must be changed by outside imposition.
Here are just ten of the examples of the anti-Catholic agenda taken directly from the report:
1) The Committee is concerned about the Holy See's past statements and declarations on homosexuality which contribute to the social stigmatization of and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adolescents and children raised by same sex couples.
2) The Committee also urges the Holy See to make full use of its moral authority to condemn all forms of harassment, discrimination or violence against children based on their sexual orientation or the sexual orientation of their parents and to support efforts at international level for the decriminalization of homosexuality.
3) The Committee regrets that the Holy See continues to place emphasis on the promotion of complementarity and equality in dignity, two concepts which differ from equality in law and practice provided for in article 2 of the Convention and are often used to justify discriminatory legislation and policies.
4) The Committee also regrets that the Holy See did not provide precise information on the measures taken to promote equality between girls and boys and to remove gender stereotypes from Catholic schools textbooks as requested by the Committee in 1995.
5) The Committee urges the Holy See to adopt a rights-based approach to address discrimination between girls and boys and refrain from using terminology that could challenge equality between girls and boys. The Committee also urges the Holy See to take active measures to remove from Catholic schools textbooks all gender stereotyping which may limit the development of the talents and abilities of boys and girls and undermine their educational and life opportunities.
6) The Committee is concerned that the Holy See restrictively interprets children's right to express their views in all matters affecting them, as well as their rights to freedom of expression, association and religion
7) While welcoming the emphasis placed by the Holy See on children's right to live with their parents and to know their identity, the Committee is concerned about the continued practice of anonymous abandonment of babies organized by Catholic organizations in several countries through the use of the so-called "baby boxes".
8) While welcoming the information provided by the delegation of the Holy See that it will proceed with a revision of family-related provisions of Canon Law in the near future, the Committee is concerned that the Holy See and Church run institutions do not recognize the existence of diverse forms of families and often discriminate children on the basis of their family situation.
9) The Committee is seriously concerned about the negative consequences of the Holy See's position and practices of denying adolescents' access to contraception, as well as to sexual and reproductive health and information.
10) Ensure the right of adolescents to have access to adequate information essential for their health and development and for their ability to participate meaningfully in society. In this respect, the Holy See should ensure that sexual and reproductive health education and prevention of HIV/AIDS is part of the mandatory curriculum of Catholic schools and targeted at adolescent girls and boys, with special attention to preventing early pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
Among the many responses exposing the veiled agenda displayed by some of these intrusive directives issued by the UN was a statement from the Catholic Senator from Florida, Marco Rubio. I offer it as a conclusion to this article. I share his opinion.
It was entitled UN Overreaches, Tramples Religious Freedom and appeared on National Review Online.
The United Nations issued a report today on its investigation into the unforgivable sex-abuse scandal that victimized children and undermined the many positive things the Catholic Church has stood for. It's a reminder that we all have an obligation to protect the most vulnerable among us, especially our children. This obligation exists not because we are Americans, Catholics, or of any other nationality or faith. It exists because we are humans.
Unfortunately, the U.N. also chose to use the opportunity to make political statements about Catholic doctrine on abortion, contraception, and marriage, issues at the core of the Church's teachings about human rights and the dignity of life. In doing so, the U.N. - with the seemingly limitless worldwide injustices it could be condemning or investigating - trampled on the religious-freedom principles outlined in its Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
This is a U.N. that counts serial abusers and murderers of men, women, and children as members of its Commission on Human Rights. It has been unable to slow North Korea and Iran's march toward nuclear weapons. It has proven feckless in its ability to prevent atrocities in places like Syria. It has routinely given a platform for state sponsors of terrorism to successfully condemn Israel. Its own "peacekeepers" have committed crimes against women around the world.
The U.N. is in very real danger of becoming obsolete in the 21st century. I believe it can still play an important role in global affairs, but without reforms to ensure greater accountability and transparency, its ineffective leadership, ethical abuses, and misspending will remain rampant. It is critical that we are able to ensure that American taxpayer dollars sent to the U.N. are actually advancing our national interests.
The United States is still very much a country that stands at the vanguard of protecting religious freedom at home and abroad. The American people have been unequivocal in condemning the abuse of children by priests who violated the law and their vows by preying on kids. But the U.N. has overreached in its efforts to discredit the Catholic Church's core teachings, and I hope our ambassador to the U.N. will convey this message to her counterparts there.
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"Somebody asked my husband why he joined the board, and he said, 'I wanted to spend more time with my wife,' " said Crabtree.
Her passion for the YMCA goes back to her childhood, living inthe projects in Buffalo. The local Y was about the only safe placein the neighborhood, she said. It was there that she learned toswim, participated in Brownies and Girl Scouts and hung out afterschool with her brother and sister because the school playgroundwas unsafe.
"I rode a secondhand bike. One day four boys came up to me, pulled my ponytail and stole my bike," Crabtree said. "When I would go to the Y, I knew that wouldn't happen."
Crabtree received scholarship money from the Y as a child to pay for some of her activities. That inspires her to help provide the same opportunities for others.
"Somebody volunteered so I could go to camp and take swimming lessons. Somebody gave of themself," she said. "Since I have the ability to do this, the time and the resources, I feel I should do it."
Crabtree squeezes her volunteer time around her work as owner of Choices Consulting. She travels to instruct companies and their employees of methods to improve their selling skills. Being the boss allows her to set her schedule to allow for volunteering.
Her consulting work has also made her a valuable asset for the YMCA when it needs business advice.
"We use her as a resource for a lot of different things. I don't know what I would do without her," said Fran Waller, director of membership and marketing. "She's one of the board members who I can call and say, 'Here's the situation. What do you think?' The advice she gives us can't even be put into words. If she knows there is a need, she uses her resources and networking to help the Y without being asked."
It's all fun for Crabtree, who said that she has made many of her best friends through her volunteering and using the YMCA, and enjoys the camaraderie between the volunteers and staff members.
"I just have a really good time there. I attribute that to the staff of the Y," she said. "I've seen how the Y has evolved from a little building to now with the teen center, a new gymnastics center, the Appleby (child-care) center, the new workout room and gymnasium. It's exciting to be a part of the evolution."
Crabtree has shared her story of her journey —— from receiving financial aid as a child to her current volunteer service —— with many groups at the YMCA and in the community. Waller noted that a recent speech she gave at an annual campaign event influenced one of the teens on hand to inquire about how old he needed to be to volunteer at the Y.
"I think she's a great role model for our youth to be able to see an adult who maybe came from the same situation helping by providing financial assistance and giving back as an adult," said Waller. "She's a great role model in showing kids what adults do and showing how they can help, too."
Contact staff writer Jeff Frank at (760) 740-5419 or email@example.com .
To volunteer with the Palomar Family YMCA, call (760) 745-7490, Ext. 215.


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- Debra Messing lands a comedy pilot at ABC — HitFix
- A ton of Oscar thank-yous in a nice little package — Flavorwire
- Selena Gomez to star in Monte Carlo; Leighton Meester is also being considered — Inside Movies
- Robert De Niro will venture into The Dark Fields with Bradley Cooper — MTV Movies Blog
- Drea de Matteo is leaving Desperate Housewives in May — Ausiello Files
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On the eclectic menu featured at Texas Grill, BBQ & Crab Shack in Harker Heights, the crawfish and shrimp fondue has stood the test of time.
But that's fitting, since the full-service restaurant and its owners, Priscilla Ellis and her daughter, Kenietta Johnson, know the meaning of persistence.
When the restaurant was destroyed by fire, the two relocated to Killeen for a while, then rebuilt on the original site. The grand reopening was celebrated in February.
"We were determined that we'd keep going," manager Sharon Victor said.
After honing culinary skills on friends and family, Ellis established the business in 2001. Under her mom's tutelage, Johnson mastered the original family recipes and both women oversee the down-home cooking and menu selections.
The menu is an entertaining read all by itself. Alligator nuggets, Junk Burgers and the Trash Can — a "Texas-sized platter" that includes grilled baby back ribs, Cajun sausage, barbecue chicken, fried catfish, corn on the cob, baked beans and cole slaw — enough for two — for $34.
The restaurant has a full-service bar, offers catering services and has banquet facilities available.
Chef Debbie Foster holds court in the kitchen, reprising the perennial favorites from Ellis' family table.
"We've booked Jerry Layne who plays piano, sings and also plays trombone for Friday evenings," Victor said.
And when you're ready to wow family and dinner guests, consider this unique down-home favorite.
Texas Grill crawfish & shrimp fondue
Start to finish: 25 minutes
- 1 cup shredded Italian 3-cheese blend
- ¼ cup fresh crab meat
- ¼ cup fresh crawfish
- ¼ cup fresh shrimp
- Two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach
- 1 bunch green onions
- ½ cup mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup white wine
- Dash of black pepper
- Dash Tabasco sauce or to taste
- French or garlic bread for dipping
- In a medium colander, thaw the spinach and squeeze out all the liquid.
- In a nonstick skillet, saute the seafood, onions, mushrooms and garlic in butter until seafood is done and onions are translucent.
- Add spinach to seafood mixture and mix well.
- Combine all ingredients except for bread in a fondue pot or crock pot.
- Set heat to low.
- Serve with French or garlic bread, lightly toasted if preferred, cut to bite-size pieces for dipping.
Servings: 4
— Recipe from Priscilla Ellis, owner of Texas Grill, BBQ & Crab Shack


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How to install things in Ubuntu using an Ubuntu Live CD
Hello everybody, I have been used Ubuntu many years ago but I wonder if it's possible to install packages or different things from the ubuntu software center or from different sources without installing ubuntu.
What I mean is that I'm using an Ubuntu live CD in a PC but I'm trying Ubuntu with the CD (It's Not installed) and it seems that I can't install anything, my question is: ¿Is there a way to install things in Ubuntu trying the live CD (without Ubuntu Installed)?
Thanks for your help and your answers ;)
Please post your thread once and in only one forum. Posting a single thread in the most relevant forum will make it easier for members to help you and will keep the discussion in one place. This thread should be closed because it is a duplicate of http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...ive-cd-927492/. It's quite respectless you have crossposted it 3 times. Read http://www.linuxquestions.org/linux/rules.html, then apologize.
Ok I'm sorry, I didn't know that, apologize
Yes you can do that but why not consider a live usb? Create a live usb with persistence or a real install to a usb.
To make a live cd save data you either need a special distro like puppy that can save to a cd-rw or you need to modify your live cd to do a similar thing either to a cd-rw(which is bad since the disk is full) or use a usb to save persistent data. See how we get back to needing a usb?
On most systems you can install software to the live cd. The live cd runs memory and the cd and fakes the cd out so that it thinks it has a hard drive. Not all things will install since the live memory can't really replace core files. To test boot to live cd and try to install some app. It should work if you aren't limited by ram. It will stay that way until reboot.
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Robert Haas <robertmhaas(at)gmail(dot)com> writes: > On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM, Tom Lane <tgl(at)sss(dot)pgh(dot)pa(dot)us> wrote: >> As per http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-general/2012-02/msg00304.php >> there is no switch case in shdepReassignOwned for foreign data wrappers. >> >> The obvious short-term answer (and probably the only back-patchable one) >> is to add a case for that object type. But after all the refactoring >> that's been done in the general area of this type of command, I'm a bit >> surprised that shdepReassignOwned still looks like this. Can't we merge >> this knowledge into someplace where it doesn't have to be maintained >> separately? > Hmm. I guess we could add function pointers to the ObjectProperty > array in objectaddress.c. Then we could just search the array for the > catalog ID and call the associated function through the function > pointer, rather than having a switch in shdepReassignOwned(). Since > anyone adding a new object type ought to be looking at objectaddress.c > anyway, that would be one less place for people to forget to update. I was wondering more whether there isn't some single entry point that would allow access to ALTER OWNER functionality for any object type. If we still are in a situation where new shdepReassignOwned-specific code has to be written for every object type, it's not really much better. BTW, code freeze for the upcoming releases is Thursday ... is anyone going to actually fix this bug before then? I'm unlikely to find the time myself. regards, tom lane
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text: Human RightsS Africa charity helps combat HIV/AIDS stigma A charity in Witbank is helping those afraid of feelings of disapproval by testing them at home. 30 Dec 2012 12:49 GMT | Human Rights, Health, Business & Economy, Africa, South Africa South Africa has the higest number of people living with HIV/AIDS. Getting tested for HIV at home is still new in South Africa. According to the UN, 5.6 million people are living with HIV, more than two million children up to the age of 17 were orphaned because of AIDS in 2011. South Africa has also increased its spending to $1.6bn to tackle the disease, the highest by any low and middle income country. One charity is helping those fearful of the stigma attached to HIV/AIDS. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from Witbank, South Africa.Source: Al Jazeera


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Obituaries from the Pendleton Times,
8 July 2004
Robert Leon Gonshor, II
Robert Leon Gonshor, II, age 37 of Warrenton, NC, and formerly of Jackson, NC, died Monday, July 5, 2004, at his home.
Mr. Gonshor was born January 19, 1967, in Dover, OH.
He was a manager of Spring Valley Farms.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Byrnes Gonshor; his mother, Nancy Kimble Gonshor of Franklin; a brother, Kevin Gonshor and his wife, Michelle, and a sister, Susan Gonshor all of Franklin; his father-in-law, Johnny Joyner of Warrenton, NC; his mother-in-law, Mamie Joyner of Roanoke Rapids, NC; his brothers-in-law, Gene Stallings and his wife, Judy of Raleigh, NC, Greg Stallings and his wife, Wanda of Franklinton, NC and David Stallings of Raleigh, NC; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Rosary was held Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC, with Father Mario Claro officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be held today at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Johns Catholic Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
George W. Branson, 82
George Webster Branson, 82, of Baker, died Friday, July 2, 2004, at the United Hospital Center in Clarksburg.
Mr. Branson was born Jan. 25, 1922, in Lost River and was a son of the late Harper L. Branson and Freddie Webster Branson.
Survivors include his wife, Luann Arnold Branson; a daughter, Deidra B. Thorne of Bridgeport; a son , George L. Branson of Broadway, VA; three sisters, Alice Hartman of Franklin, Eleanor Dove of Virginia Beach, VA and Betty Wolfe of Moorefield; two brothers, John Branson of Baker and William L. Branson of Norfolk, VA; and five grandchildren.
The Rev. Jonathan L. Hedrick conducted a memorial service 2 p.m. Monday at the McKee Funeral Home in Baker. Burial was private.
Donna Bennett, 73
Donna Bennett, 63, of Rockville, IN, died Sunday, June 27, 2004, at West Central Community Hospital in Clinton, IN.
Mrs. Bennett was born July 17, 1940, in Harvey, IL, and was a daughter of the late Riley Hall and Edith Owen Hall.
She was a product handler for the Eli Lilly Company.
On March 5, 1959, she married Lenza Bennett, who survives.
She is also survived by a daughter, Diane Koch of Bloomingdale, IN; a son Stanley Bennett; three sisters, Betty Hamand of Pontiac, IL, Wanda Wrigley of Seelyville, IN., and Shirley Messer of Orland Hills, IL and four grandchildren.
The Rev. William Cox conducted the funeral 2 p.m. Friday at the Circleville Presbyterian Church, Circleville. Burial was at the Bennett-Judy Cemetery in Cherry Grove.
Arrangements are by the Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin.
Betty S. Puffenberger
Betty Sue Puffenberger departed this life to be with the Lord on July 3, 2004, at her home in Fort Seybert, after many years of failing health.
Surviving are her husband, Virgil, of 44 years. Betty was born Sept. 18, 1942, in Beckley, and was the daughter of the late Giles and Ruby Tolliver and her stepmother, Florence, who survives. Betty had two sons and four grandchildren. Son, Greg and his wife, Tammy, live in Hagerstown, MD, with their two children, Tyler and Ashlyn. son, Kevin and his wife, Heather, live in Upper Tract with their two children, Kyle and Kole.
She is survived by one sister, Carol Volk, who resides in Richmond, VA, and three brothers, Roger, Carl, and Stevie, who live in Beckley. One brother, Michael, receded her in death. Surviving her are many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins which include one special aunt and uncle, Mary and Jack of Cleveland, OH. Betty also had many friends who loved and helped to care for her.
Betty worked for the U.s. Coast Guard, Washington, DC before moving to Franklin, where she operated a home play school for many years. She loved to baby-sit for working mothers whenever she was physically able and loved the children dearly.
Pastor Glenn Sites and the Rev. Richard Lynch conducted her funeral at the Kimble Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin on Wednesday, July 7, at 11 a.m. Betty was buried in the Puffenberger cemetery in Fort Seybert.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to any Pendleton County Rescue Squad.
Harold R. Collins, 78
Harold Ray Collins, 78, of 15 Greenfield Road in Luray, VA, died Saturday, July 3, 2004, at MontVue Nursing Home in Luray, VA.
Mr. Collins was born Dec. 22, 1925, in Reedsville, and was the son of the late Norman Ray Collins and Ruby May Knotts Collins.
He was a salesman and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Lions Club of Alexandria, VA.
On Feb. 9, 1962, he married Judy Arlene Purdham, who preceded him in death May 2, 2004.
He is survived by two daughters, Alison Blythe Collins of Luray, VA, and Sharon Lee Kenaston of Chattanooga, TN; three sisters, Colleen Swearinger of Franklin, Wanda Huff of Elizabeth City, NC, and Vanetta Barston of Petersburg, and one grandchild.
The Rev. Ben Jenkins conducted a graveside service 11 a.m. Monday at Graves Chapel Cemetery in Stanley, VA.
Memorial contributions may be made tot he Luray Rescue Squad.
Arrangements were by Bradley Funeral Home in Luray, VA.
Katherine Lough, 83
Katherine Mae Lough, 83, of Grant county Nursing Home, and formerly of Upper Tract, died Saturday, July 3, 2004, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg. She had lived at the nursing home since Oct. 26, 1998.
Mrs. Lough was born April 265, 1921, in Old Fields, and was the daughter of the late Abraham Lewis and Eliza Bobo Lewis.
She was a homemaker.
Her husband, Clarence Lough, preceded her in death July 13, 1971.
She is survived by a niece Pearl Champ of Arthur; and two nephews, William Shockey and Donald Lewis, both of Old Fields.
Also preceding her in death are two brothers, Thomas and Samuel Lewis and one sister, Laura Shockey.
The Rev. Edgar Null conducted the funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Basagic Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin. Burial was at the Kline Cemetery.
Lon J. Simmons
Lon Joseph Simmons, 89, of Reeds Creek Franklin, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Mr. Simmons was born April 15, 1915, in Reeds Creek and was a son of the late Josephus Simmons and Stella Smith Simmons.
He retired Dec. 1, 1977, as a Pendleton County supervisor with the Department of Highways after eight years of service. He was a member of the Reeds Creek United Methodist Church.
His wife, Hazel Kimble Simmons, preceded him in death March 2, 1982.
He is survived by a daughter, Stella Grace Weatherholtz of Franklin; four sons, Norman Simmons and Joe Simmons, both of Petersburg, Mahlon Simmons of Mount Airey, MD, and Troy Simmons of Poolsville, MD;a brother, Walter Stern Simmons of Amarillo, TX; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were three brothers, Otha, William Edgar and Eston Simmons; and one sister, Verna Riggleman.
The Revs. Gary Phillips and John Ware conducted the funeral 11 a.m. Saturday at the Basagic Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin. Burial was at the Cherry Hill Cemetery in Upper Tract.
Memorial donations may be made to the Reed's Creek United Methodist Church.
A. Reed Moyers, 82
A. Reed Moyers, 82, of Frederick, MD, died Wednesday morning, June 30 2004, at the Frederick Memorial Hospital in Maryland. He was the husband of Marilyn Kehne BRuchey Moyers.
Mr. Moyers weas born May 14, 1922, in Pendleton county, WV, and was a son of the late George Dice and Sadie Harper Moyers.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Europe during World War II, and the Korean War. He was retired after 30 years of service with State Farm Insurance, as divisional manager of the West Virginia Automobile Division.
He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, and had served on the official board, a life member and past commander of the John R. Webb Post, VFW, a member of the Francis Scott Key, Post #11, American legion, and a member of the Korean War Veterans Last Man's Club and the Korean War Veterans Association. He was also a member of the BPOE, #684, Frederick, MD, and the Middletown Amvets, and teh West Virginia University Alumni Association.
Surviving in addition to his wife, is one son, Darryl Reed Moyers of Denver, CO; three daughters, Donna L. Burchey and Cheryl B. Radcliffe and husband, Andy, all of Frederick, MD, and Christina B. Green and hsuband, Dennis of Thurmont, MD; five grandchildren, Andrew Radcliffe, Brandon Green, Kyle Green, Marilyn Radcliffe, and Cody Green.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Moyers, and his sister, Eva Harper.
Funeral services were held July , at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home in Frederick, MD. Interment was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick, MD.
Those desiring may send memorials to the Animal Control of Frederick County, 1832 Rosemont, Ave., Frederick, MD 21702.
Clona R. Rexrode, 89
Clona R. Rexrode, age 89, of Moyers, died July 1, 2004, at Pendleton Nursing Home.
She was born May 8, 1915, in Moyers, a daughter of the late William E. and Carrie (Propst) Moyers.
Mrs. Rexrode was a homemaker and a member of the St. John Lutheran Church.
On May 13, 1934, she married Emmett Franklin Rexrode, who preceded her in death on May 3, 1997.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Dennis Rexrode and an infant; a sister Beulah Hoover and three brothers, Jesse, Roy and Carl Moyers.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Orville Lee and Bonnie Rexrode of Sugar Grove; three grandsons, Gary Rexrode and his wife Cindy of Sugar Grove, Timothy Rexrode of Verona and Lewis Shawn Rexrode and his wife, Dorothy of Bridgewater, VA; a granddaughter, Nicole and her husband, Chris and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2004, at the Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell, VA by the Rev. Jerry Smith. Burial was at the family cemetery at the homeplace.
Active pallbearers were Gary, Shawn and Tim Rexrode, Adelbert and Olin Hoover and Dwight Moyers.
Honorary pallbearers were the great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pendleton Nursing Home, P.O. Box 700, Franklin, WV, 26807.
Jenna L. Eye, 63
Jenna Lea Eye, age 63, of Atwater, OH, died Thursday morning, July 1, 2004, at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna, OH.
Born April 10, 1941, in Brandywine, she was the daughter of the late Robert Miles and Alma Catherine (Judy) Eye and had lived in Atwater, OH for most of her life.
Jenna was a member of the Alliance Baptist Temple.
Survivors include her brothers, Robert William Eye, Green Township, OH, Larry E. Eye, Windham, OH, Eugene Oliver Eye, Akron, OH, and Randy Allen Eye, Rootstown, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved step-father, Richard Douthitt.
Services were held at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home Ravenna Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2004.
Interment will be in Atwater Cemetery.
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This week has seen several opportunities to celebrate life.
This past week, one of my co-workers passed away from a disease that you all know hs touched my family – cancer. He was diagnosed back in January with a very rare and aggressive form of this awful disease. In just 10 short weeks, he was gone. This was someone I very much admired and drew strength from, and in a lot of ways we are very much alike. We both love helping people, and very rarely will the phrase "I can't help." be said. The funeral was Thursday and it was one of the more beautiful celebrations of life I have ever been to. The hardest part was watching the video that he made right before he passed saying his final goodbyes.
This week also saw a more positive side as my documentary, "Queer Knitter in the Queen City", was screened at the Gay Charlotte Film Festival! It was shown three times, and everyone has been so gracious with their comments. It always tickles me what parts of the film that people respond to, or what they identify with. There are certain parts that always get a laugh, but what means the most to me is when people share their stories of either taking care of family, to finding a creative outlet such as knitting or other hobby. One movie that I was thrilled to see was "To Be Takai", – the story of George Takai. If you have not seen this little gem, find a copy and watch. It is truly a terriffic story. Lana even made it out to the flim festival yesterday! Here she is with the wonderful Richard Grimstad from Charlotte Pride.
The last movie that I saw was "Boy Meets Girl" – a film by Eric Schaeffer. This movie was awesome! It stars transgender actress Michelle Hendley (http://www.michellehendley.com/), Michael Welch (http://www.michaelwelchact.com/) and Alexandra Turshen (http://www.alexandraturshen.com/). These three were brilliantly cast for this film, and truly makes me want to find a love like the one depicted in this story. This film stays true to its main story – the importance of living a courageous life and do not let fear stand in the way of going after your dreams.
Earlier in the week, I had the wonderful honor of hosting an event for the Charlotte LGBT Archive Project. Talk about a trip down memory lane! I was skinny and had hair! It was wonderful to recall when I first started getting active in the LGBT community with OutCharlotte and the Community Center Project. Some people I am very much still in touch with, and as friendships sometimes do, some have faded away.
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MOUNT TAMALPAIS has a rich history including old lodges, a scenic train and an amphitheater built of stone. A good introduction to the yesteryear of Mount Tamalpais is a walk on the Old Stage Road.
Hiking the Old Stage Road, Rock Spring Trail and Easy Grade creates a moderately strenuous 4.5-mile loop that includes a visit to West Point Inn and the Mountain Theater.
Begin the hike at Pantoll Ranger Station parking area. Cross Panoramic Highway and walk up the Old Stage Road. The first section of the road is paved, so follow the pavement and continue on the dirt portion as the road winds steadily uphill to the West Point Inn. Enjoy the stunning views of San Francisco Bay and its many surrounding communities as you walk the route of the old stagecoach.
During the years of the Mount Tamalpais & Muir Woods Railroad, from 1896 to 1930, travelers wishing to visit Willow Creek (today's Stinson Beach) disembarked at the West Point Inn and rode a stagecoach down to the beach.
Hikers are welcome to enjoy their lunch at the picnic tables on West Point Inn's covered porch. The inn was built by the railroad in 1904. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. The inn is operated by the nonprofit West Point Inn Association through its 400-member volunteers.
Follow the Rock Spring Trail from West Point Inn to the Mountain Theater. This was a popular trail used by people attending the Mountain Play. The path meanders through forested areas and across open serpentine outcroppings. It emerges from the woods at the top of the Mountain Theater. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the 3,750-seat amphitheater in the 1930s. Starting in 1913, the natural grassy bowl-shaped amphitheater was the sight of Mountain Plays before the CCC created the stone seating.
To locate Easy Grade when you're ready to exit the Mountain Theater, go down to the right side of the stage area. Proceed down Easy Grade as the trail weaves through a forest of bay and Douglas fir trees. At the intersection of trails, turn right and walk briefly on the Old Stage Road, then cross Panoramic Highway.
Pantoll is an area that includes the Pantoll Ranger Station, parking lot, campground, restrooms and picnic tables. The name Pantoll comes from the original name of the road, Panoramic Toll Road that charged $1 a car in the 1920s. Today, the parking fee is $8 a car.
To reach Pantoll parking area on Mount Tamalpais leave Highway 101 at the Mill Valley-Stinson Beach exit. Follow Shoreline Highway to Panoramic Highway. Watch for the Pantoll sign.
Tacy Dunham is the author of several trail guide books. Email her email@example.com.


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He wants to skip Christmas
Dear Meredith and Readers:
I'm in relationship with my boyfriend of a year. We love each other very much and work well as a team. We are in our 40s, divorced, and have teenage and young adult children from our marriages. Since we are cohabitating, this will be our first holiday season together as a family unit.
I adore Christmas and everything about it, as do my kids. Ever since his divorce and loss of anything other than weekend visitation, he absolutely dreads Christmas and everything about it.
He has struggled with bipolar disorder and emotional issues since he was a child (which he acknowledges and controls to the best of his ability, and which I know I can't fix and I have no control over) and he's taken to completely isolating himself for the entirety of Christmas Eve/Christmas as sort of a defense mechanism.
Obviously, I would love for him to be a part of at least some of my family's traditions, and to include his children in mine as time constraints allow, but I don't want to leave him in an even worse emotional spot than he would have been in if I left him alone to isolate. I know that he has a penchant for agreeing to do things just because they make me happy, but I don't want him to participate to his own detriment, especially if it will trigger a depressive episode.
Is there a compromise to be had here, or should I just act "single" for the duration of the holidays and let him alone to do what he feels he needs to do?
– Hoping for Good Cheer, MA
I believe there's a compromise. Maybe just one meal or activity during the 24-hour holiday. You don't have to demand that he participate -- just ask. Explain that it can be a simple, quick breakfast in front of the TV. If it doesn't feel right, he can always retreat to his isolation zone.
I also recommend suggesting a new Christmas tradition. This is your first year in the same house, so maybe your activity list has to change a bit. Maybe this year, you all go to the movies so that you're isolated and quiet together. It's worth talking to him about what he might actually want to do that day. If it were a random Wednesday off from work, how would he celebrate?
You can remind him that as the kids get older and move around, these routines will change. You two are the unit now, so you might as well come up with just one activity that's just yours. Maybe it's a midnight dessert in the bedroom. Maybe it's an early-morning walk. It can be the simplest of activities and it doesn't have to involve everyone.
(And perhaps this goes without saying, but if he's seeing a professional, he should talk to that person about coping mechanisms for the holidays. It's an uneasy season for so many people. It's time to ask for help.)
Readers? Should she ask or just leave this alone? What's the right way to ask? Any ideas for a compromise? Help.
– Meredith


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- Brooklyn at Cook and Craft Me Crazy said...
These are SO cute! I can't wait to make these with my kids for Valentine's Day! Such a GREAT idea! xo-Brook
- January 29, 2014 at 11:30 AM
- megan {homemade ginger} said...
I LOVE this idea! I've been wanting to come up with a non-candy Valentine for my daughter's preschool class because I know some of the other kiddos have food allergies. This is so cute and both girls and boys would love it. Where did you find your glowsticks?
- January 29, 2014 at 11:51 AM
- Bethany said...
Ooo! Awesome! I would totally have loved this more than candy when I was a kid. Great idea!
- January 29, 2014 at 1:01 PM
- Alexis Middleton said...
Glow sticks are seriously the perfect non-candy treat. Love the printables!
- January 29, 2014 at 3:38 PM
- Britni Vigil said...
So cute Space and perfect for your boys!
- January 29, 2014 at 3:59 PM
- Toni Barsi said...
Such a cute idea! I admit though, I love when my kids get candy, because I'm the one who ends up eating it all. ;-)
- January 29, 2014 at 4:55 PM
- Corey W. said...
So creative! My daughter would be stoked to get one of those glow sticks! Pinned!
- January 29, 2014 at 6:38 PM
- Jessica Anderson said...
These are adorable! I think we might have to do glow sticks next year. My kids love them!
- January 30, 2014 at 12:22 AM


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Team Blakes Goes to the 'Litte White Church' on 'The Voice' – Battle Round Recap [VIDEOS]
The battle rounds continue on 'The Voice.' 17-year-old Savannah Berry, who once sang with Sugarland, went up against Jacqui Sandell on Blake Shelton's team. They both put their own spin on Little Big Town's 'Little White Church.'
Blake made it look like it was a difficult choice for him between Savannah and Jacqui, but I would have been shocked had he not went with Savannah.
I'm building a Country army over here on #TeamBlake!!! Hate having to let anyone go…we'll miss you @jacquimyar! #Battles
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) April 23, 2013
Little Big Town was even impressed, sending a tweet to Savannah.
@savannahberry15 @nbcthevoice @blakeshelton Congrats Savannah!!! Sounded amazing!! #TeamBlake
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The King returned when Midas Whale and Patrick Dodd, from Adam Levine's team, took on Elvis' 'Burning Love.' The performance was awesome and I was sure Adam would go with Patrick. Instead he picked the quirky duo. I'm was more shocked when no one tried to steal Patrick. I love his raspy/bluesy voice and thought he'd be a contender this year. He reminds me a bit of Nicholas from Cee Lo Green's team last season. Watch their performance and judge for yourself.
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The battle of the night came from Usher's team. Orlando Dixon and Ryan Innes brought the house down with one of my favorites, 'Ain't No Sunshine.' Tough choice for Usher, but there's no way he couldn't go with Ryan. This guy could win the whole thing and I can't wait to hear more.
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Tuesday, 10 September, 2002, 14:26 GMT 15:26 UK
Campaign to silence Big Brother
The reality television show Big Brother may have won fans across the country - but closer to home it is proving less popular.
People living near the studio set in Elstree in Hertfordshire say noise from the house and the rowdy fans who gather outside made their lives unbearable throughout the most recent series.
They are now planning to fight plans to extend the show for another three years and hold corporate events at the house.
Kay Prentice, who lives 100 yards from the house, said: "By the end of nine weeks, we were just thinking, when is it ever going to end?"
She said gangs of youths had gathered on the patch of land separating her home in Borehamwood from the Big Brother House.
"They were hurling eggs, golf balls and bottles at the Big Brother house until the early hours of the morning.
"They were breaking down the hedgerow to try to get a good look.
"We couldn't let our kids play out there, and all the dog walkers stayed away."
Ms Prentice, 43, said the house itself was badly soundproofed and the occupants seemed unaware they were in a residential area.
"You can hear them up to their antics, and even when they get called into the diary room.
"I know it's good for the area because it creates jobs, I don't dispute that.
"But something has got to be done while that show's running."
Ms Prentice and her neighbours from the other 16 houses in her street are putting pressure on Hertsmere Borough Council to insist on better soundproofing and security before it grants planning permission for more shows.
Permission has already been given for a Celebrity Big Brother show at the house in November.
The council will consider two further applications - one to extend the lease on the site until January 2006 and the other to host corporate events there.
Richard Grove, head of planning, said the applications would probably be considered in October.
He said the planning committee would be holding a meeting with environmental health officers and Endemol - the production company behind Big Brother - to discuss how to minimise disturbance to nearby residents.
"There are some serious concerns, but we have not had mass objections," said Mr Grove.
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Cattaraugus mulls staffing revision in Public Works Dept.
LITTLE VALLEY – Once the snow melts and the plow blades are removed form the large Cattaraugus County dump trucks, is there really a need to have staff on schedule for five days a week? That's a question that the members of the Legislature's Public Works Committee has started to consider.
A plan to move more than 90 county Public Works employees from five 8-hour days to four 10-hour days a week has started to be discussed, with Public Works Commissioner, Joseph T. Pillittere saying the department could save as much as $82,000 a year in overtime costs.
The plan, still in the discussion phase and by no means ready for action, according to county officials, would need to go to the members of the employee union for vote, as well as to the supervisory union. Pillittere said the vote would have to make it through the supervisors before it could even be considered.
The new workweek schedule would have staff working Monday through Thursday with on-call staffing for emergencies on Fridays, starting the day after Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Some consideration will have to go into the plan, however, with District 6 Legislator James J. Snyder Jr., R-Cuba, offering insight into his company's attempt at the 10-hour workday. "We have noticed that the 10th hour seems to be very unproductive," he said.
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Three years ago, Software Engineering Professionals, a Carmel-based company, rewarded its employees with a trip to New Orleans for the company's 25th anniversary. In conjunction with the trip, the firm set up a contest to see which group of employees could "walk to New Orleans" first using FitBit step trackers given to the staff.
Kelly Wilson, director of marketing and PR at SEP, said the staff loved competing for prizes and would walk the Monon Trail at lunch from their offices next to the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre. She said some people, who had sedentary computer jobs, even lost a considerable amount of weight.
Wilson said it was a fun team activity. But SEP engineers soon grew tired of adding up all the steps by hand from each person's FitBit report — which generated an idea.
"We started to do it manually and realized, 'Gosh, this is really a pain,'" she said. "We said maybe this is something we can build ourselves being software engineers."
That's when SEP created Health2Wealth. What started as internal software is now an application sold to businesses that can track step goals for office competitions and establish benchmarks and prizes. Health2Wealth is available in most app stores and at https://www.h2w.cc.
Wilson said SEP is letting companies use the app free for a business quarter, but an office subscription isn't expensive. She said it costs $100 a year for offices with fewer than 10 employees. For 50 or fewer employees, the cost $300 a year. For 250 or fewer employees, the cost is $750 a year. Prices for larger companies can be negotiated.
Wilson said the idea is to make the software affordable for smaller companies that want a wellness program, which not only can help reduce insurance costs but also increase employee morale.
"We are promoting this as basic and easy to kick-start," she said. "It's important to get up and move, not just for health but for mental freshness, too, and this makes it easier for a smaller company to get started with a fun program."
Ryan Schade, project manager and Health2Wealth participant, said the program was fun and easy to use.
"At DisneyWorld I actually came home and synced my FitBit most nights just to see my name at the top of the leaderboard because it's not something I'd normally get to see," he said.
Laura Terry, human resources manager at SEP and Health2Wealth plan administrator, said the program is popular and reports are easy to download.
"Finding ways to incorporate physical activity into our work life has been a challenge, and with Health2Wealth, I see people taking more walks, using the stairs instead of the elevator, and working from our tread desk," she said.


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Junior Achievement
In 2011, research conducted by Mastercard found, that for every 100 male business owners in South Africa, there were less than 40 female business owners. This was despite the fact that women have equal access to employment opportunities and tertiary education.
To help address the imbalance, Mastercard Worldwide supports Junior Achievement South Africa's (JASA) globally recognised entrepreneurship programme, JA BizVenture.
The programme teaches 450 female students from 10 South African schools, entrepreneurial and life skills. The girls also gain practical experience by starting up and managing their own business during the course.
Says Linda McClure, Managing Director of JASA
"This programme equips young women with the skills they need to launch their own businesses, so that they in turn can employ others. A project like this will help break the cycle of unemployment faced by school leavers that threatens the future of South Africa's youth."


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Little Rock, AR, United States, 2016/01/26 - Windstream is pleased to announce that it has achieved MEF CE 2.0 certification for its Carrier E-Access services - MEF.net / Windstream.com. NASDAQ: WIN; ELNK
This certification is a great accomplishment for Windstream and validates that the design, quality and performance of our Carrier Ethernet services conform to the highest and most current industry standards, stated Art Nichols, Vice President of Windstreams Network Architecture. The CE 2.0 certification along with Windstreams reliable data network infrastructure provides our customers with a very competitive Ethernet solution within the U.S. marketplace.
By achieving the MEF CE 2.0 certification, Windstreams customers have the confidence that E-Access services have been stringently tested and are compliant with the latest MEF specifications. Windstream meets or exceeds all requirements that customers have for MEF CE 2.0 service levels, class of service requirements, as well as improved interoperability with customer networks.
Windstreams MEF CE 2.0 certification positions us as a trusted partner for our carrier, content, and wholesale customers, said Jeff Brown, Director of Product Management and Marketing for Windstream Carrier Solutions. We are excited that in 2016 our customers will be able to grow their businesses via our expansive Ethernet service area.
An enhancement to MEF CE 1.0, the first generation of service standards to which Windstream already conformed, MEF CE 2.0 focuses heavily on interoperability and interconnection. All testing is performed by an independent third-party company, Iometrix. The certification provides valuable assistance to end users by speeding up the selection process of new services and reducing procurement risk. Its development was driven by the rapidly growing and evolving Carrier Ethernet market, in which multi-vendor networks and services are becoming the norm.
The MEF congratulates Windstream for its outstanding achievement of meeting the demanding performance requirements of CE 2.0 certification for its E-Access services. This demonstrates the companys commitment to excellence and innovation in developing and delivering Ethernet services across its networks, stated Nan Chen, President of the MEF.
The MEF, the global industry body for Carrier Ethernet, aims to accelerate the worldwide adoption of Carrier-class Ethernet networks and services by defining industry standards and setting a baseline that carriers, service providers and other enterprises can trust.
About Windstream
Windstream Holdings, Inc. (windstream.com), a Fortune 500 company, is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S. Windstream offers bundled services, including broadband, security solutions, voice and digital TV to consumers. We also provide data, cloud solutions, unified communications and managed services to business and enterprise clients. The company supplies core transport solutions on a local and long-haul fiber-optic network spanning approximately 121,000 miles.
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The MEF (mef.net) is the driving force behind the ~$80 billion global market for Carrier Ethernet services and technologies and the defining body for LSO (Lifecycle Service Orchestration) standards that underpin emerging Third Network services with CE 2.0, SDN, and NFV. An industry alliance consisting of nearly 220 member organizations based in 43 countries, the MEF operates through a powerful collaborative framework of service providers, network solutions suppliers, and other stakeholders to achieve CE 2.0 and LSO development and globalization objectives.
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November 16, 2010 BY Aaron Hope
Carmelo Anthony has been with Jordan Brand since he was drafted by the Denver Nuggets, but it's likely he'll only be with one of these groups by February. The latest Air Jordan Melo M7 echoes this sentiment with a colorway that's familiar to the fans in Chicago, a mix of white and black with red accents. It's such a clean colorway that extra attention naturally centers on the heel counters, which feature an interesting pattern that might pop up on future editions. Have a closer look by clicking the jump below and grab a pair today from 95soleman on eBay.
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DIY Reflexion Filter
Here are the construction pics from the DIY Reflexion Filter. This is still a work in progress and I will need to do some extensive testing to make sure that the filter is not stripping away any frequencies. So far the results are good and the design allows the materials to be loose so that there are air gaps between them. I am planning on adding the completed pictures of it mounted on a microphone stand soon (it might require one more fastener, before I am done), along with some before and after sound bites to provide a little bit of comparison.
The idea behind this design is that there are two pieces, a lower piece to block the sound going out to the walls, and an optional top piece for low ceilings.
Here is the list of materials that I used:
- 1 panel of acoustic ceiling tile (leftover from basement)
- 36 inch x 54 inch piece of car interior fabric ($10)
- 24 inch x 48 inch piece of acoustic foam ($24)
- leather pouch (leftover material from sunglasses, used to hold the filter to a mic stand)
- Velcro (self-adhesion kind), we'll see if this holds long term, but it is really sticky, $5)
- snaps (optional, you can use Velcro to connect the top and bottom pieces, I like the snaps) ($5)
Assembly materials:
- scissors
- pins
- sewing machine & thread
|Some pics of assembly:
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|The Materials
|Fold and pin
|Sew the pockets
|Cut the two
|Lower piece
|Both pieces
|Using snap
|buttons to
|cut foam
|affix with velcro
|leather pouch to attach
OK, I did a number of tests. For the test, I simply read a couple of sentences from a business letter (boring, I know but effective for staccato). These takes are also completely unprocessed for any noise reduction or effects. Just raw recordings. Take a listen:
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Contao is a content management system (CMS) for people who want a professional Internet presence that is easy to maintain. The state-of-the-art structure of the system offers a high security standard and allows you to develop search engine friendly Websites that are also accessible for people with disabilities. Furthermore, the system can be expanded flexibly and inexpensively. It features easy management of user rights, a Live Update Service, a modern CSS framework, and many integrated modules (news, calendar, forms, etc.).
Redmine is a flexible project management and issue tracking Web application. It supports multiple projects, flexible role based access control, Gantt charts and calendars, news, document, and file management, feeds and email notifications, per-project wikis and forums, time tracking, custom fields for issues, time entries, projects, and users, SCM integration (SVN, CVS, Git, Mercurial, Bazaar, and Darcs), issue creation via email, multiple LDAP authentication support, user self-registration support, multi-language support, and multiple database support.
MailListStat is a tool that generates useful statistics for email archives stored in the mbox format. It will show the top 10 authors, most successful subjects, and more. It also prints graphs showing the number of messages written during different hours of the day, days of the month, and days of the week. The output is in text format suitable for mailing. It also produces output in plain text or HTML format, includes a PHP wrapper, and supports cache files. It is mainly useful for mailing list archives, producing tables and graphs, and supporting different output languages.


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Does anyone have any suggestions for a good location that is reasonably priced and can hold approximately 50 to 70 people for a winter holiday lunch? My office is trying to organize are annual December get together and we are looking for ideas. Our office is located on the Yonge Street subway line at the Northern end of Toronto. Hope to hear from you soon.
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Roosevelt Middle School debuted an extra period this week, a move educators say will give students more time to take electives or receive targeted intervention in math or English.
Roosevelt Principal Mary Mason said teachers felt the old six-period system didn't give enough time to work with students who needed extra help.
A regular school day now begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m., 15 minutes longer than before, which adds up to about 50 more hours of instruction per year. Each period shifted from lasting 55 minutes to 50.
This gives the school's language arts and math intervention teachers more time to work with students during the school day, as opposed to after the final bell.
"It's going to be a real boost for our students because we know that the classroom teacher within the school day is the best intervention a student can have, and we're going to be able to make that happen," Mason said.
English learners at the school were previously unable to take electives because they were required to take two periods of language arts.
Students who could previously take one elective can now enroll in two.
According to the most recent state data available, nearly 50% of the school's 800 students in 2012-13 were English learners. Meanwhile, 88% of them were socioeconomically disadvantaged, meaning they came from low-income homes or their parents did not have high school diplomas.
Teachers this year will also hold office hours once per week to meet with parents or call students' homes to offer updates on their children, and educators hope parents will increasingly engage with teachers during that extra window of time.
"The seventh period day is really a win-win for everyone at the school site," Mason said.
Last year, when parents were surveyed over whether they would support the extra time, 78% of them were for it, Mason added.
For outgoing school board President Mary Boger, the greatest perk of the extra period are the 30 electives students can choose from as they experiment with subjects that will be offered down the line in high school, including engineering, photography, television production and environmental science classes, among others.
Boger attended her last board meeting on Aug. 12, but does not formally step down until Aug. 31.
"All of these opportunities in the electives provide these kids a place to belong when they get to Glendale high school," she said.


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Shaw Drive,
West Monroe, Oswego Co., NY
Many thanks to Kathleen L. Last and
Virginia Ackerman for contributing
This small cemetery is located on Shaw Drive, a short ways off Toad Harbor Road, in the town of West Monroe. It is very well maintained although several stones are lying on the ground.
The tombstones in this cemetery
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Lord, James died Oct. 10, 1850 age
61 yrs
McAllister, Eli S., Batt. G 3rd.NY
Light Art, died Jan. 7, 1879 age 53 yrs
McCalister, Ellis L., son of E. S. & Lorinda McCalister, died July 30, 1852 age 6 mos 25 dys
Owen, Abraham died Oct. 5, 1850
age 49 yrs 11 mos 16 dys
Phillips, George died Oct. 8, 1855
age 81 yrs 8 mos 14 dys
Walker, Sally Maria, dau of Brock
& Catherine Walker, died May 22, 1840 age 7 mos 22 dys
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4, 2002 Kathleen L. Last and Virginia


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Curry pressing ahead with measure that won't help her
DENVER — Rep. Kathleen Curry won't get any help from her own bill today.
The unaffiliated representative from Gunnison, on the final day of the 2010 legislative session, will present a bill that affects future unaffiliated candidates but won't be of any help to her as she seeks re-election this year.
This, despite Senate Republicans trying to help her avoid the difficult, write-in-candidate route she must travel to earn a fourth term in the House.
Late last year Curry left the Democratic Party to become an independent legislator, and because she made the change so late in the year, her name couldn't appear on this fall's general election ballot.
Unlike Democratic and Republican party members, who can get on a ballot a few months before a general election, the law requires independent candidates to be unaffiliated with any political party for 18 months before an election to earn a ballot spot.
As a result, Curry introduced a bill to change the language to be as of Jan. 1 in an election year. So as not to introduce a bill that benefited her personally, Curry also made the bill effective next year.
Republican senators led an effort to alter the bill specifically to help her. But before House Bill 1271 cleared the Senate late Tuesday, senators took out the provision that affected her. "If that amendment stays on, I'll recuse myself from voting," Curry said before it was taken off.
Curry said she couldn't understand why Republicans in the Senate would do that anyway, particularly because she would otherwise be forced to run for re-election as a write-in candidate, a tough thing to do, and because there is already a Republican in the race, Crested Butte attorney Luke Korkowski.
Sen. Greg Brophy, R-Wray, said he offered the change because it was the right thing to do.
"I don't know if it's the right thing to do politically, but it's the right thing to do from a policy standpoint," Brophy said before the provision was stripped from the bill.
If the House approves the bill in a final vote today, it will head to the governor's office.