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Mercury emissions down at CPS plant
Environmentalists say cuts need to be more drastic.
Texas leads the nation in mercury emissions from coal plants, and the amount continues to increase, but CPS Energy has bucked the rising trend and reduced output from its Calaveras Lake plants over the last decade.
Environmentalists said Wednesday they would like to see drastic emission reductions of the neurotoxin, which is especially dangerous to developing fetuses and small children.
Children exposed to low-dose levels of mercury in-utero can have impaired brain functions, including verbal, attention, motor control, and language deficits, and lower IQs.
Studies show that as many as one-in-six women of childbearing age has enough mercury in her bloodstream to put her child at risk should she become pregnant, according to a new report on mercury pollution from coal plants.
"Powering our homes should not put our health, our kids' health, at risk," said Alejandro Savransky, a field organizer for Environment Texas, a statewide environmental advocacy organization focused on air, water and open spaces.
Savransky and several local environmentalists assembled at the gates of the Calaveras Power Station to publicize the report, issued by Environment America, and press the federal Environmental Protection Agency to issue rules that would force coal plants to cut 90 percent of their mercury emissions.
Similar news conferences were held across Texas and the country, Savransky said.
Mercury blown from smokestacks winds up in waterways, where it is absorbed by fish, which can end up on the dinner table. It's one of the most common contaminants in U.S. bodies of water, and is absorbed cumulatively in the bloodstream and up the food chain.
Coal-fired power plants across the nation emitted 134,365 pounds of mercury in 2009, "far exceeding" the 10 next biggest sources of the pollutant, the report states.
The EPA is expected to release new rules in March, but many Republicans in Congress are fighting the effort, claiming job loss and damage to U.S. industry.
Texas and the EPA are currently fighting over which entity will oversee air quality regulation in the state after the EPA moved to take over Texas' permitting process.
Today, there is no federal limit on coal plant mercury emissions, and while some states have implemented their own, Texas has not.
Its 20 coal plants emit more than any other state, spewing more than 16,000 pounds of mercury into the environment in 2009.
Four Texas plants made it in to the top 10 most polluting power plants in the United States in 2009, according to the report, with the Martin Lake Steam Electric Station & Lignite Mine in East Texas holding the dubious title of worst polluter in the nation, emitting 2,660 pounds of mercury.
CPS Energy-owned Calaveras Power Station, which includes four individual units, Spruce 1 and 2, which came online in September, and Deely 1 and 2, belched 440 pounds of mercury into the air in 2009, according to the report and confirmed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which monitors the plants.
That ranks it 11th dirtiest out of the Texas 20.
That's also less mercury than the plants released in 2000, when Calaveras included just three units. That year, they sent 760 pounds of mercury into the atmosphere.
Environmental controls built in to Spruce 2, and which were added to Spruce 1, and to a lesser extent the Deely units, help lower mercury emissions, even though the controls are aimed at ozone-causing nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide and fine particulate matter, which is linked to heart and lung problems.
CPS says it is waiting for the EPA's new rule, and will act accordingly to stay in compliance. "Sorbent injection" controls could cost roughly $2 million per unit, the utility estimates, plus operating costs.
Low levels of mercury contamination have been found in fish at Calaveras and nearby Braunig lakes and in the upper San Antonio River, and they are considered safe to eat, according to TCEQ, CPS and the San Antonio River Authority, which monitors the river.
"CPS is going in the right direction," said Sierra Club member and pharmacist Russell Seal, "but it's going to take public support to help CPS continue to go in the right direction and shut down" the Deely units.
Residents must cut their own energy use to reduce demand, Seal said, which would allow CPS to shutter "Dirty Deely," as the units are known.
CPS CEO Doyle Beneby has floated the idea of closing the Deely plants many years ahead of schedule instead of spending $565 million to install sulfur dioxide scrubbers on the units, as the utility had originally planned.
Spending that much would force the utility to extend the life of the units, Beneby says, whereas he would rather close them after a 40-year life and focus on other, cleaner forms of energy. The units came online in 1977 and 1978.
But Seal and others remain wary.
They point to the agreement CPS made a decade ago to add the scrubbers in exchange for their agreement to drop opposition to Spruce 2.
They worry that CPS would not keep its word this time, either, said Karen Hadden of the Austin-based SEED Coalition, which was part of the original agreement.
Another concern, she said, is that CPS would replace the lost power by buying more nuclear energy from the South Texas Project.
"That would be the wrong thing to do," she said.
She said SEED, the Sierra Club and other local groups are working together "to speak with one voice" on whether to support the possible early closure.


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Progress: Asia wants Alaska's LNG
Port Authority says interest exceeds requirements
Energy companies from Korea and Indonesia want to buy liquefied natural gas from Alaska. In fact, the companies have said so in writing and have submitted several non-binding letters of interest to Alaska Gasline Port Authority, who quietly sought "Solicitation of Interest" or SOI from Asian countries to see if there is indeed an overseas export market for LNG.
Not only is there an interest in buying LNG via a gasline from the North Slope to Valdez, the amounts of gas needed exceeds the amount needed to make an all-Alaska pipeline viable.
"The volume of gas nominated by these Asian companies plus projected instate volume exceeds the volume targeted by the AGPA for the proposed gasline to Valdez," the Port Authority said in a press release dated Sept. 17. "The target volume of gas for the gasline from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez is 2.7 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd). The non-binding nominations AGPA received from the Asian market for LNG off-take amounted to 2.8 bcf per day. When combined with projected in-state gas market (.25bcfd -.50 bcfd), the total volume nominated for the large diameter gasline is 3.3 bcf per day."
"They put it in writing to us," said Bill Walker, attorney for the Port Authority. "We exceeded our goal."
The Port Authority sought the non-binding SOI at the behest of ExxonMobil and TransCanada, who are studying a state-backed project under AGIA, the Palin-era Alaska Gasline Inducement Act.
Walker said the SOI is one of many steps that are industry standard in the development of pipeline projects.
"The letters of interest were the result of four to five meetings per company," Walker said.
The companies that expressed interest in the Port Authority's plan include POSCO (Korea), Korea East West Power, KOGAS (Korea), GS Energy (Korea), PTT International Co. Ltd. (Thailand) and PT PGN LNG Indonesia.
Walker said that not all companies specified the volume of LNG needed.
He also said specific details are lacking in how gas for in-state use will be distributed. He did say he believes existing energy providers will step into the market that will develop if natural gas or other gases such as propane become available in Alaska.
The Port Authority has also applied for an export license from the U.S. Dept. of Energy, and Walker said the group hopes for a response in the coming months.
Despite the significant development, Walker said a gasline to Valdez is not yet in the bag, and sees problems with AGIA.
Walker said it is awkward that the lease holders on the North Slope are being allowed to make the decision as to whether or not natural gas will be sold. The problem with this scenario is the fact that ExxonMobil, as well as other leaseholders on the Slope have competing natural gas projects across the globe, most of which require the gas be developed, which is not the case in Alaska.
Walker called the situation awkward.
"The decision is left in the hands of the competition," he said, noting the producers have "significant competing projects."
Other obstacles to a gasline project also remain.
Walker did not point fingers, but state officials appearing before the Alaska LNG Summit 2012 in Valdez two weeks ago have been noncommittal.
Tuesday morning, Alaska governor Sean Parnell began conducting what was described as an economic trade mission with energy officials in Japan and the Republic of Korea.
"The focus is on promoting Alaska's natural gas to Pacific Rim markets," a press release from the governor's office said. "Over the next week, Governor Parnell is meeting with Japanese and South Korean officials and business leaders to discuss opportunities that will benefit both economies."
While the news seems good on the surface, critics of the Parnell administration's efforts to develop the state's natural gas reserves point out that Port Valdez has never been specified in the latest state proposals for a gasline. "Tide water" is frequently cited by the governor's office, but not Port Valdez.
Numerous studies have shown Port Valdez to be the most beneficial port for the terminus for an in-state natural gas pipeline. The benefits stem mainly from the existing infrastructure and permits already in place that slash project costs for the multi-billion dollar project that would follow the existing trans-Alaska oil pipeline to Valdez. This fact alone cuts start-up and development costs.
A series of studies paid for by the Port Authority issued by PDC Harris Group LLC, Wood Mackenzie and other industry consultants have consistently pointed to Port Valdez as the most economic port for an Alaska gasline. Energy savings of 50 to 80 percent have been projected to communities as diverse as Valdez, Fairbanks and Bethel under the Port Authority's plan.
"Even 50 percent would be a huge savings," Walker said. "There's so many benefits, so many positives."
Officials from other ports in Alaska have expressed great interest in bringing a natural gas line to their home turf. Many have huge political clout in Juneau. However, Valdez has an existing deep water ice-free port, a feature in other Alaskan ports on the road system.
So how will Valdez – and the Port Authority – educate elected officials on the benefits of a North Slope to Valdez all-Alaska gasline?
"We're putting ourselves on the map," Walker said, pointing to what he called the success of the recent Valdez LNG summit. "It really has been an education process for our legislature."
He said Valdez and the Port Authority hope to take the summit template and reformat to bring to the upcoming Alaska legislature.
"I think what we did in Valdez at the LNG summit was significant," he said.

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I'm definitely pro-WikiLeaks, as anyone who's read what I've written on the subject would definitely know. But like any other issue, it's not entirely black and white. And since I already know I'm biased in one direction, I'm definitely at risk for ignoring information which doesn't fit with said bias. So in order to try to correct that, here are some recent reports which might make one think twice before unconditionally supporting WL:
- ARS Technica: Some former WikiLeaks workers are starting up an alternative whistleblowing website called OpenLeaks. Their chief complaints seem to be that WL has become too America-centric and politically ideological, and that it relies too much on one person – presumably Julian Assange – instead of operating more democratically.
- The Guardian: In an interview, Julian Assange claimed that a leak involving corruption in Kenyan politics led to the death of 1,300 people and the displacement of 350,000. The context was the tough moral questions the organization faces in dealing with such sensitive information. Assange referred to it as a "chilling statistic."
- Threat Level: WikiLeaks had pledged to assist in the defense fund of Pfc. Bradley Manning who's been accused of leaking the Afghan War Diaries months ago, but has not yet made good on that pledge. WL spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson claims the payment is currently being processed.
- Threat Level: The Wired blog is reporting based on an anonymous source that the organization is now "in chaos" and that "the organization will most likely start to fall apart now." Time Magazine, however, disagrees.
- Reporters Without Borders: The free press advocacy group tries to convince Assange that WL is setting a bad precedent for free speech on the internet.
Despite all this, I'm still definitely on WL's side. It's not reasonable to expect every single thing an organization does to be either completely good or completely evil. There's always going to be nuances when it comes to these really big issues like war and the law and the conflict between transparency and secrecy. But at the same time it's important to keep all this in perspective.
UPDATE: WikiLeaks has transferred $15,000 to Bradley Manning's defense fund as of January 13, 2011.


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Making this the jolliest holiday of the year, SAVING MR. BANKS is, quite frankly, practically perfect in every way. Based on the true account of the making of "Mary Poppins", SAVING MR. BANKS is the story behind the story; the battle of wills between studio titan Walt Disney and literary titan P.L. Travers as the man behind the mouse fought to fulfill a promise to his daughters, a promise to bring to life on the big screen the beloved story of the nanny with the bottomless carpetbag and talking parrot head umbrella. While it may have taken nearly 20 years from the time Roy Disney made the first overture to P.L. Travers and when Walt Disney finally got the movie made, the proof is in the pudding that the wait - and war - was worth it. Thanks to a mesmerizing transformation and brilliant performance by Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and a meticulously spit-spot Emma Thompson as P.L. Travers, rest assured your tuppence will be well spent with SAVING MR. BANKS.
As history tells us, P.L. Travers was more than reluctant to sell the rights for "Mary Poppins" to Walt Disney. Well known for his glorious eye-popping, sing-song animation, Travers' biggest fear was that Disney would turn her cherished characters and story into cartoonish folly, something which she could never abide for you see, Mary Poppins and the Bankses were "like family" to her and indeed, they were. Thanks to an artfully crafted script by Kelly Marcel and Sue Smith, the clash of the titans (Disney and Travers) is seamlessly melded with flashbacks of Pamela Travers' life as a child in the Australian outback, a life that found its way into the very characters and essence of all that would become "Mary Poppins."
For economic reasons, and at the insistence of her barrister and financier, Travers ultimately agrees to meet with Disney at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank for two weeks to discuss the proposed script. She would be working closely with screenwriter Don DaGradi and songwriters Richard and Robert Sherman. From the get-go, however, Travers is less than amused with the script and the idea of catchy songs, voicing her displeasure at every turn, especially at the incessant parade of candy and sweets brought in to the music rehearsal room on a tea trolley by a perpetually perky assistant named Dolly.
With Disney and the boys thwarted at every turn, it looks as though they will never get the rights to "Mary Poppins". Thanks to Travers' warm, golden-laced memories sparked by a line of dialogue in the script, or a glance out of the limo window or, perish the thought, some pears in a fruit basket in her room at the Beverly Hills Hotel, we slowly learn why.
Like Mr. Banks, Travers' father, Travers Goff (Pamela Lyndon Travers was Helen "Ginty" Goff's pen name, taken out of her love for her father), was a bank manager. While Travers Goff lacked the gruffness of Mr. Banks in the story, he had another shortcoming. He was an alcoholic who would rather spend his days playing games and telling stories with his little daughters and kicking back at the local pubs with his friends than assume the responsibilities of supporting and caring for a family. With Mrs. Goff unable to cope with life out in the desolate country of Allora, having come from a monied family in Queensland, and a husband soon dying of alcoholism and consumption, an aunt comes to help the family. Arriving on a bright hot sunny day, she appears at the door with a strange looking umbrella wearing a hat, full length black coat and carrying a mysterious carpetbag filled with surprises and wonders. With the house in disarray and unkempt and Mr. Goff so sick, Aunt Ellie takes charge, making the home spit spot and assuring little Helen that her magical medicines in her carpetbag will cure Mr. Goff. Sadly, they didn't but little Helen/Pamela never forgot these images or the love of her father, incorporating everything into her characters and the stories of "Mary Poppins." And now, how can anyone expect her to let go of her family and let them be "handled" by Disney?
The only fictional character in SAVING MR. BANKS, limo driver Ralph is one person whom eventually breaks through Pamela Travers' tough veneer, allowing those sneaking peaks from windows and around corners to see a heart come shining through, a little girl lost. And it's Walt Disney who must then figure out how to tap into that heart as well if he is to win her over and get the rights to "Mary Poppins." Can he do it with the string of a kite?
Tom Hanks is nothing short of brilliant. Not only transformed by make-up, Hanks captures Walt Disney's folksy charm and well known vocal intonations and mannerisms that those of us growing up on weekly visits with Disney television anthology, among them, "The Wonderful World of Disney", "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color", "Disneyland", "Walt Disney Presents", immediately recognize. Mr. Disney was as a much as fixture for generations of children as Mickey Mouse and as result, bodes great familiarity. According to Hanks, that vocal cadence "took a while to figure out. But a lot of the little anecdotes that we found, specifically from the likes of Richard Sherman and were already in the screenplay, like Walt's cough. .just ends up being one of the delightful cards in the deck." Key to Hanks was that "Diane Disney Miller gave me unlimited access to the archives and the museum in San Francisco. . .So, I had a lot of video and audio that I could work with which the only handicap, there was a lot of it is Walt Disney playing Walt Disney. . .There's an ocean of cadence to the man and that true sense that he believed everything that he said about his projects. And he completely embraced the possibilities of wonder in the movies that he was going to make as well as the rides he was going to come up with, and the things that he was going to build. I had a lot, I had a great road map in order to search it out." The result - Hanks gives a loving strong performance. Avoiding the controversial edge of Disney, the script strips away the elements of McCarthyism, Disney's three-pack-a-day-cigarette habit, and the harsher qualities of a major studio head, none of which are missed in Hanks' performance and the film as a whole, allowing us to instead be immersed in this one moment in time, this one chapter of the man who was Walt Disney.
With critics' awards and accolades already abounding, expect Oscar to come knocking on Emma Thompson's door on nominations morning. Prim, proper, enigmatic, stoic with perfectly clipped pronunciation, elocution and delicious rudeness, as P.L. Travers, Emma Thompson is front and center commanding every scene. Described by Thompson as being "the most extraordinary combination of things", Travers "wasn't consistent in any way. You would not what you would get from one moment to the next. You could have had a very close moment with her on one day - and I got this from her friends - and then the next day, they might have gone to see her and she would have treated them as if. . .[she didn't want t be bothered]." An emotional balancing act to rival a chimney sweep dancing on the edge of a rooftop, Thompson creates an emotional tapestry of nuance that captures the secretive joys of childhood, wistful longings of love for her father, and a paternal protectiveness that steals the heart. Fierce, fearsome and sympathetic all in the same moment. Thompson is magic.
Colin Farrell delivers one of his best performances as Travers Goff. Light and lilting, Farrell sweeps you into the joys of imagination and creativity and the freedom of childhood, lacing it with the pain of life, something analogous to Walt Disney and the uplifting and happy sugar-coated animation and storytelling for which Disney was and is so well known. Where Farrell really knocks it out of the park are his scenes with Annie Rose Buckley who plays the young Helen aka "Ginty." Joy personified.
Bradley Whitford captures Disney screenwriter Don DaGradi to a tee, making us feel both DaGradi's enthusiasm with the project and the exasperation with Mrs. Travers. But look no further than BJ Novak and Jason Schwartzman as Robert and Richard Sherman for real purity and showmanship. From the ringing clarity of their voices chiming out "Feed the Birds" or "A Spoonful of Sugar" to Schwartzman's jaunty piano-playing styling that will have you believing Richard Sherman himself is at the old 88's, their performance soar as high as any kite. Schwartzman is so authentic and engaging that he should be garnering awards consideration.
As Disney secretarial assistant Dolly, Melanie Paxson is the epitome of sugar and spice and everything nice that Disney represented in the 1960's. Bubbly, perky, squeaky clean with never a frown or cross word, as Dolly, Paxson is all that is the image of Disney rolled into one.
No surprise here is scene-stealer Paul Giamatti. As Travers' chauffeur Ralph, Giamatti is the touchstone of the heart and purity and all that Disney ever hoped to achieve. Giamatti is the kite string that grounds the film to reality and then lets it soar as the key to freeing Travers' heart. Watch Giamatti as Ralph talking about his little girl in a wheelchair. Your heart will swell and your eyes tear up. Tissues please!
Written by Kelly Marcel and Sue Smith, the story effortlessly melds present day 1961 with Pamela Travers' childhood in 1906 Australia. With not only P.L. Travers writings and journals incorporated into an earlier biography by Valerie Lawson and 2002 Australian tv documentary entitled "The Shadow of Mary Poppins" to draw from, that alone gave Marcel and Smith a strong script foundation. But then toss in the Disney archives and the audio recordings made at the insistence of Travers of every meeting between Travers, DaGradi and the Sherman Brothers, plus recollections of the studio daily activities during this time of Richard Sherman himself, and the result is a fully realized story with complete contextual reference. As Hanks notes, "There is a lot of anecdotal information that kept coming to us. There were people, who knew Walt, and they still have access to the studio. . .they searched us out. Richard Sherman was, a never-ending, literally, never-ending, fountain of stories, of facts, of anecdotes, bits and pieces of everything that had happened."
Directed by John Lee Hancock, SAVING MR. BANKS is as timeless as it is effortless in its storytelling magic. Cinematographer John Schwartzman uses soft widescreen lensing that captures the nostalgic filmic sensibility of 1961, keeping light softly diffused in Burbank, a bit crisper in the Travers' London home and then golden and warm for the Australian sequences. Capitalizing on the ability to shoot on the relatively unchanged Disney lot and in rehearsal studios where the real events occurred in 1961, Schwartzman makes the most of wider two-shots, saving close-ups for intimate, emotionally intense moments of Thompson deep in thought or Hanks and Thompson talking about their respective families - Mickey Mouse and Mary Poppins.
Costuming is period perfect for both 1906 and 1961, seamlessly visually transporting us through time with Mary Poppins-efficiency. Production design excels, thanks in large part to the majority of lensing taking place on the Disney lot, which has remained relatively unchanged since 1961.
Cinephiles and film historians will appreciate not only the recreation of the premiere of "Mary Poppins" at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, but, in a real coup, Hancock and company were able to shoot at Disneyland to recreate a seminal moment in the Disney-Travers relationship. This is only the third time in history that a film has lensed at Disneyland and as described by Hancock, it was executed with "a kind of military precision." Presenting its own set of challenges, "We carefully went down there and scouted it many, many times with lenses, because if you would pan this far over here, it would be something from 1981; pan to the left and it's 1969. So, [it was] trying to solve those problems. . .You're so worried and prepared for the day, and you've got that ahead of you, 'Are we gonna do it, we gonna get everything done?' But then there was just that moment with the sun coming up, and I thought, 'Damn, this is cool.'"
SAVING MR. BANKS is beyond cool. You won't need a spoonful of sugar to taste the sweet charm of this story. It's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Directed by John Lee Hancock
Written by Kelly Marcel and Sue Smith
Cast: Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson, Colin Farrell, Bradley Whitford, Jason Schwartzman, B.J. Novak, Paul Giamatti


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Big Idea treats Veggies like royalty in the 25th VeggieTales new release Duke And The Great Pie War! Veggie fans will love this clever re-telling of the Biblical story of Ruth and Naomi. When the armies of Rhubarb go to battle against the Kingdom of Scone, the Great Pie War breaks out and things get really messy!
Sweet Petunia, a charming young rhubarb princess, in forced to flee her homeland to protect her mother-in-law, Nona (Madame Blueberry). When Duke (Larry The Cucumber), learns of the princess' plight he risks his life to help her. In this touching tale, kids will learn the importance of loving your family in a new and memorable way. Preview the trailer: http://www.worddistribution.com/files/DukeTrailer.mpg
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I'd gladly lose me to find you
I'd gladly give up all I had
To find you I'd suffer anything and be glad
I'd pay any price just to win you
Surrender my good life for bad
To find you I'm gonna drown an unsung man
I'd call that a bargain
The best I ever had
is probably not the voice that the Who's version presents, so the emotion hinted at there is obliterated. But then again, perhaps such a desperate apparently self-abnegating love is ultimately as selfish and egotistical as Daltrey sounds. Maybe it is all narcissism and maybe this was Townshend's exceedingly subtle point all along. So why not license it to commercials, which trade in that kind of narcissism. Brilliant.


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One of the best ways for kids to learn science: by doing it
A biodegradable Band-Aid. A low-cost, ultrasonic guide to parallel parking. A reinvention of the toilet. These were among the nearly 1,400 science fair projects on display at the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Science News' parent organization, the Society for Science & the Public, has run the annual event since 1950. This year's fair brought a record-breaking number of student finalists to compete in Los Angeles. And that's where I found myself in mid-May as this issue of the magazine was going to press.
My first day there, I had to dodge teen scientists using yards of double-sided tape to affix posters to three-panel boards; a congregation from Team Brazil (clad in green-and-yellow jackets) practicing science spiels with the same intensity as any sports warm-up; and, as one might expect with an event for high-schoolers, lots of socializing.
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Lockport arts patron Charles Rand Penney, who assembled an eclectic collection of more than 100,000 works over a decades-long career, died August 1, 2010. Penney is best known for his landmark 1991 gift of more than 1,000 artworks, which tranformed Buffalo's Burchfield Art Center (today the Burchfield Penney Art Center).
The Memorial Art Gallery has also been the beneficiary of Penney's generosity. In the 1970s, he transferred an important body of contemporary works—including prints, drawings, watercolors and sculpture—to the Gallery's collection. Among these are David Smith's 1952 sculpture Big Diamond and Beverly Pepper's Vertical Ventaglio (1967–68).
Buffalo News obituary


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UVA wins: But 10 injured, 3 hospitalized in stampede
UVA's recent 24-21 upset win over previously unbeaten, 12th-ranked Georgia Tech sent Cavalier fans rushing the field. But in the October 15 stampede of spectators, something bad happened that hasn't been revealed until now. Ten people were injured, three of them seriously enough to be hospitalized.
Of the 10 fans who received emergency care at Scott Stadium, four were moderately injured but walked away, two had minor injuries, one refused care, but three were taken to the hospital, according to UVA Medical Center spokesman Peter Jump.
He was unable to provide further details on those injured, other than to say– contrary to one rumor roiling the town– that there were no reports of anyone requiring resuscitation either at the stadium or at the hospital.
If this scenario sounds painfully familiar, there was a similar incident six years ago following an upset over Florida State. In the field-swarming jubilation of that 2005 event, dozens of Cavalier fans were injured when they crowded against a chainlink fence at the bottom of the Hill, the grass-covered student section at the north end of the field.
In the wake of that incident, which drew national attention, the fence was removed. How the injuries occurred this time could not be immediately determined, and UVA athletics department spokesperson Rich Murray had not responded to the Hook by press time.
"It's tough to manage that end," says UVA Police spokesperson Melissa Fielding. "We try to layer the north end with police and staff, but it's difficult to stop the crowds. We understand their enthusiasm, but it really is dangerous to rush the field."Read more on: scott stadiumstampede. football
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When you don't win that many big games, it's very exciting. A few injured Wahoos is a small price to pay for giving the Hokies a chance to rightfully win the ACC again..
hmmm. we joined the fans on the field. i didn't see any injuries or any "stampeding." i'd be curious to hear what injuries they exactly suffered. and i'll do it again, if we have the good fortune to win again.
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I was among those on the hill that tried to rush the field at the end of the game and ending up being crushed in a pile of people. The injuries were a result of ignorance by the UVA police/event staff trying to prevent people from rushing the field. Sure the 10-20 cops managed to stop a few people at the front of the hill, but that only caused hundreds behind them to pile on top of each other. The Hill at Scott Stadium is a very unique place to watch a game, and when thousands of fans try to rush the field from it, attempting to stop people with a completely inadequate deterrent (weak fence, 10 cops) only results in a massive log jam and people piled on top of each other. The hill is very step, and after a game it is very slick, and there is no stopping a mass of people descending down the hill. UVA either needs to build a real barrier or just allow students to rush the field and not cause these dangerous situations. Students are going to attempt to rush the field no matter what (unless there is no way to get to the field), so allow them to do it in the safest way possible.
Hokies still with ZERO national championships. UVa just keeps cranking them out. And please, none of the "revenue sports junk," cause we all know how you pay your felons.
Must be about the same intelligence level of those that fall off balconies. This time i didnt call them punks Hook editor so no need to delete my comment.
For your edification, the official injury report filed listed the following:
1. Todd--1 pair of scuffed docksiders.
2. Carter--grass stain on left knee of American Eagle khakis.
3. Biff--torn logo on left chest of seersucker Polo shirt.
4. Josh--broken belt buckle on fabric belt with pictures of nautical flags in design.
5. Peppy--broken buckle on back of pink ball cap through which her pony tail was threaded.
6. Karen "Buffy"--stinging eye where paint from V-saber logo smeared into conjunctiva.
7. George III--broken belt buckle on blue fabric belt designed with little pictures of fish (despite the fact that George has never been fishing in his life).
Yeah, this is what Jefferson had in mind...a bunch of vacuous dimbulbs in group-think. 2008 Hoo...you nailed it: "I was among those who tried to rush the field..." Listen to yourself...how much more moronic can you sound? Police should have introduced some of the "rushers" to a hickory shampoo. All the little preppies-in-training should make an attempt at growing up; the field should not be rushed. Your ticket entitles you to watch the game, paint yourself in stupid colors and act like a baby...in the confines of the stands.
This attitude reminds me of the time I inadvertently wore a shirt on the downtown mall that had orange, blue and navy stripes on it. Someone said "Hey man, you a 'Hoos fan." I replied: "Gee, did the Wahoos invent orange and blue? Maybe I'm an Islanders fan."
You people will rush the field and risk injury over a meaningless game, but think merely holding candles in the dark will solve the on-campus problem of misogyny. Ugh!
Liberalace is on point! keep it coming I love it!
Thank goodness they didn't rush to the parking lot
Given the 1000s of pumped up young men and foolsball hype (see photo), this is pretty expected.
The 1970's fight over UVa becoming a Big Ten School, only one with some valuable tradition and a lot of pretension, is over. The state wanted it, most of the alums wanted it and most of the administrators such as Casteen and Sandridge couldn't get there fast enough. Wa-wa- wa.
@ Hook Moderator...my first "deleted by moderator". I wear it as a badge of courage, God forbid someone should say what everyone is thinking. Ironic that the press would censor the readers...
LOL @ Liberalace's post. Well done!
If you are going to jump the fence/wall (or whatever) and rush the field then - well it is American 2011 - I suppose there will be lawsuits because no one is responsible for anything they do anymore if there is a deep pocket to sue.
Maybe someone spilled hot coffee in their lap on their way to - what - lick some sweat off the astro turf?
I'm sorry Liberalace, clearly you don't understand what school spirit is or have never watched a college football game where a huge underdog pulled off a giant upset at home. People rush the field, it's part of college football. The NCAA/ACC/UVA can make announcements about not rushing the field, but what are they really doing to stop it?
And exactly what is so immature about rushing a field and celebrating with your student body, players and fellow fans? UVA winning a football game against a good team is very rare these days and people want to be a part of that, what is wrong with that? That makes me/everyone rushing the field moronic? What is moronic is your argument that consists of insulting the way stereotypical UVA students dress and trying to be funny by mocking legitimate injuries. Who are you, Colin Cowherd? You seem really bitter toward UVA, do you want to talk about it?
And you end your post by poking fun at UVA students' attempts to raise awareness of sexual assault and rape? You are a class act. And FYI, if you wear blue and orange in cville, people will think you're a UVA fan, if you wear blue and orange in Long Island, people will think you're an islanders fan. But I can understand why that's confusing to you.
But I'm getting away from my point, which was simply that students/fans are going to rush the field, and if the police are going to stop it they need a legitimate force, not 10 event staff people and 5 cops. That only contributes to the problem. I'm not trying to sue anyone I just want to bring awareness (maybe with candle light vigils) that people (students) are idiots, especially en masse, so either allow them to rush the field or build an actual barrier to prevent incidents like this in the future.
Liberalace, you are one sad individual.
You are right on!!!
The same thing happned in 1990 when UVa defeated Clemson for the first time ever. The crowd rushed the field in an attempt to tear down the goal posts.
Unfortunately a UVa police officer, Laura Harris, was knocked down and trampled, receiving back injuries so severe that she was eventually compelled to retire.
I was acquainted with this officer who was a fine person and law enforcement officer, and strongly deplore senseless, irresponsible behavior that can have such tragic results.
Celebration is fine, but when actions that endanger life and limb occur,I think all sensible people agree they should be condemned.
Yes, I agree UVa to take measures to handle such situations that may occur in the future.
Exuberance is one thing; sheer hooliganism is another.
I must respond the the libelous rebuttal by 2008Hoo...
Sorry to touch a nerve about school spirit; I did not know orange/blue were the official UVa colors. Wahoo Wa! Actually--for the preppy namby-pambies it should be "Wahoo Waaaaaaaahhhhhhhh." If rushing the field is part of college football, then--again--prep yourself to be trampled or injured.
For those of you who have never been to a college football game, here are some other things that are part of the ritual:
1. Horrid music played by horrid musicians in a horrid acoustic environment.
2. Half drunk tailgaters promptly standing up for the national anthem...played, again, in a horrible acoustic environment for reasons unknown to 90 percent of those attending.
3. Bad clothes.
4. Attempting to see the action over the satellite-dish-sized stupid hats of vacuous preppy women.
5. Adult men who act macho, but then put makeup on their faces under the guise of that oh-so-important school spirit.
Finally, 2008Hoo, I am kind of surprised that students admitted to the "top public university in America" do not know about rape, sexual assault or some of the other horrid behaviors that occur on campus by students at UVa. (And please do not tell me it is "Grounds," it is a campus.
Sad thing is Liberalace, you've just described every professional football game I've been to as well. Heck, those guy party harder than the tailgaters at UVA. Kinda seems like you're a GT fan or you've just been wronged by the college football community and just can't let it go.
HollowBoy, the soloution is simple, don't attempt to stop a charging crowd, get out of the way, pretty simple concept. I'm sorry that an officer was hurt, but she shouldn't have been attempting to stop 5,000+ people charging full speed.
No...at professional football games, there is occasionally good music , but it is still played in lousy acoustics. The crowd is fully drunk, not half drunk. And the cheerleaders are way better in the NFL.
And I never had a GT, but I had a nice '81 Camaro that was bitchin'.
Oh, and what the hell is the "college football community?"
Thank goodness the goal posts are securely attached to the concrete underlayment. Evedently after GT victories, the following can occur.
The recent storming of the field from Minnesota after they beat Iowa last weekend gas brought this issue up at Big Ten schools as well. Some media are saying it's poor form by the Gophers to rush the field while others are saying it's an important rivalry win for a rebuilding program. There's been a good debate at TC Huddle. I found your article searching for more opinions on the issue.
Thought you might want to check it out. It's enjoyable if nothing else: http://www.tchuddle.com/2011/10/the-importance-of-the-iowa-win/


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The reason? "Many of us eat by routine,and one of the biggest challenges of traveling is the change in that routine," notes Connie Diekman, R.D., director of university nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis.
Planning is the name of the game when you're trying to eat right on the road. To keep from gorging on fries or polishing off your stunningly large room-service order, Diekman suggests sticking with your regular eating schedule and seeking out small servings of healthy food as often as possible.
The idea isn't to shun every indulgence. But if you stay on track most of the time, the occasional drive-through meal or poolside margarita becomes a conscious treat, rather than standard vacation fare. Whether you're road-tripping, flying to a theme park, or heading off on a cruise, don't leave home without our expert advice for a healthy summer holiday.
Packing Light
If you're traveling by train or plane, take time to plan what you'll eat en route. To steer clear of fast-food temptations at the terminal, pack snacks that balance protein and carbs and offer a bit of healthy fat. "Carbohydrates give you energy that you can use quickly, while protein provides longer-lasting energy," says Diekman. "When you keep your body fueled with both types, it will be easier to make healthier food choices when you finally sit down to a meal later on."
Whole-foods-based energy bars, whole-grain crackers smothered with peanut butter, and do-it-yourself trail mix all make for healthy travel snacks. "Most commercial trail mixes are too high in sugar and calories," notes Nikki Goldbeck, coauthor of "Healthy Highways: The Traveler's Guide to Healthy Eating." So instead of grabbing a ready-made mix at the terminal, hit up your local natural-foods store's bulk bins before you go. Pick up some nuts, seeds, whole-grain cereal, and dried fruit to toss together.
If you want to make a meal of your travel menu, create a "flying picnic" with a homemade sandwich (such as peanut butter and banana), fruit, and yogurt (purchased at the airport terminal), suggests dietitian and "Diet Simple" author Katherine Tallmadge, R.D. When the drink cart comes around, skip the soda, alcohol, and sugary juices in favor of H2O.
When you're road-tripping, bring along a cooler filled with healthy foods you can enjoy on the go. Start out with fresh fruit and chopped-up veggies, hummus, cottage cheese, and yogurt, and pack a separate bag with nonperishable eats such as nuts and seeds, whole-grain bread and crackers, fruit spread or jam, and peanut butter.
As you're traveling, stop in at grocery stores to restock the supply or grab a take-out meal from the salad bar. But when fast-food joints are the only options, you can still keep your diet on track, says Diekman. Stick with veggie burgers or grilled chicken sandwiches whenever possible, or order off the children's menu for smaller portions. Salads usually make a smart choice, Diekman adds, but watch out for high-fat dressings and an excess of add-ons such as cheese and bacon bits.
Ringing for room service may be one of your hotel stay's sweetest extravagances, but "it's very easy to overdo it," says Diekman. Since hotels often offer hefty portions, consider pairing soup or an appetizer with a salad for your meal. If you do go for an entree, ask about substituting veggies or brown rice for fries or other calorie-rich, nutrient-poor sides.
Stocking your room with healthy snacks can keep you from overindulging at mealtime, so Tallmadge recommends requesting a room that has a refrigerator in it. Before checking in, phone the hotel restaurant and ask to have a fruit or vegetable plate waiting for you when you arrive. And to keep from surrendering to a junk-food jones, make the minibar (with its selection of chips and cookies) completely off-limits. "There is nothing healthy in there," insists Tallmadge. "I cover the minibar up with a towel so I won't have to look at it all the time."
When your dining adventures take you beyond the hotel, be sure to stay mindful of portion sizes, suggests Goldbeck. "When you're eating out every day, there's a constant temptation because you want to try new things," she points out. Rather than repress your foodie urges, share dishes with your fellow travelers and bring leftovers back to the hotel to enjoy for lunch the next day.
Not sure which local restaurants to try? Ask the hotel staff to recommend nearby spots that specialize in ethnic cuisine. Because many cultures feature more vegetables in their dishes than you'd find in standard American fare, choosing Japanese, Indian, and Middle Eastern eateries can lead you to healthier options, says Goldbeck.
Stick to Your Schedule
If you're spending summer vacation at sea, it's especially essential to stick with your regular eating schedule instead of chowing down whenever your fellow cruisegoers head for the buffet. When it's time to eat, grab a salad plate, load two-thirds with fruits, veggies, and whole grains, and leave the remaining third for lean protein. "It's best to fill up on foods high in fiber and water so that you don't end up eating too many high-calorie items," explains Diekman. For an equally health-smart approach to tackling the buffet, fill your plate entirely with fruits and veggies at first, and save the more calorie-dense foods for your second trip. No matter what your strategy, take it slow. "The more time you can build into your eating, the less you're likely to eat," Diekman says.
Going easy on those fruity, frothy cocktails while onboard can also help slash your cruise calorie intake and stave off alcohol-spurred food cravings, explains Diekman. To stop from sipping too many strawberry daiquiris or pina coladas, choose nonalcoholic alternatives such as club soda or sparkling water with a splash of fruit juice as often as possible.
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Once they hear the specs for a phone like the myTouch 3G Slide, most people usually write it off as a "puny" phone that's not even worth their consideration. This is a huge mistake. The myTouch Slide has plenty to offer, performs very well, and gives it all to you in a sleek and sexy package. With Android 2.1 and Sense, a full QWERTY keyboard, and a decent camera, the myTouch Slide is a welcome addition to the myTouch line of 3G smartphones from T-Mobile.
Design & Features
The packaging for he myTouch Slide is quite unique. It comes in some sort of metal-looking plastic case that pops open. Inside, everything is tucked away in foam padding. Inside you'll fine the device, modular USB-based charger, microUSB-to-standard USB data cable, 3.5 mm headset with an inline mic and music controls, a 1300 mAh battery, and the usual Getting Started Guides, etc.
The myTouch Slide is about the size you would expect a phone with a physical keyboard to be, but the rounded edges and corners keep it from looking too big or bulky.The phone measures 4.55″ x 2.37″ x .6″ and weighs 5.8 ounces. So expect something similar to the Motorola Droid or Samsung Moment. The screen on the myTouch is one of the features that really stands out. It's a 3.4″ HVGA capacitive touchscreen and it is beautiful. Colors are rich and vibrant and the clarity is great. Granted, it's no Retina Display, but for a mid-range smartphone, I'm deeply impressed.
Other design features include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a dedicated camera button on the right side of the phone, hardware buttons on the front for Home, Menu, Back, and the Genius function, and a 5 megapixel camera on the back next to the speakerphone grill. The microSD card slot is housed underneath the battery cover. The myTouch also has an optical D-Pad.
Usability & Performance
Right off the bat I'm going to say that Sense, especially this custom version of Sense that the myTouch Slide uses, is not for everyone. Some people may prefer stock Android. If you're one of those people, you won't enjoy the custom UI on this device. That being said, if you're into Sense or want a little more design and spunk on your phone, the myTouch Slide packs a powerful punch. There's plenty of colors, buttons, and custom widgets you can add and customize. It's still Android and it's still awesome, but imagine an awesome and beautiful Android. One example of this is the themes that you can choose. This will change the color of certain texts or menu bars. You'll also notice that the apps now have a translucent border around them. I thought this would be bothersome, since I'm used to stock Android without a border around the apps, but it really wasn't. You notice it, but it's not something that takes away from the performance of the device. There are a few other minor changes – the menu bar at the bottom is actually a bar with the some color to it, the menu itself isn't quite as basic-looking as on stock Android and there is a nifty new Recent list in the notifications bar that shows the apps you used most recently. These are all things that may aggravate some people and make it seem more "kiddish" (in the words of some that I've talked to), but if you're into design and style, you won't mind the new look at all.
The touchscreen also works great. Sliding between screens was smooth and using multi-touch to zoom in and out was great. Zooming was a bit choppy, but nothing more than what could be expected with a mid-range smartphone.
Though the myTouch Slide doesn't come with the awe-inspiring 1GHz Snapdragon processor, it gets by just fine with its 600 MHz ARM processor. Apps loaded quickly, Google maps worked great, and I never had to wait longer than a second for most tasks. I did, however, have a few problems with web browsing. When I had 3G and full bars, web browsing was zippy and quick. However, the phone was constantly switching between 3G and EDGE. Sometimes pages wouldn't load at all. Granted, through half of my testing there was a storm outside, so that could've been the cause. But I had these issues even before the storm. In the days since then, speeds have been better. T-Mobile's HSPA+ network will offer even quicker speeds for those in regions where it is available. Call quality has been clear and good. The phone also supports WIFI 802.11 b/g, and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR. Both performed very well and were easy to set up.
The myTouch Slide also comes with two more features that you won't see on an other current device – myModes and the Genius button. myModes is a very interesting idea that I think could be useful in real-world settings. Will it actually be used? Well, that's kind of like the debate surrounding video calling. Some say most definitely yes, some say probably not once the hype wears off. The idea of myModes is to customize your phone to fit each "role" you play from day to day. You can have a Work mode, a Home mode, a Vacation mode, or a Family Time mode. You can have a mode for whatever you want. Each time the mode changes, your phone completely changes. Everything from the wallpaper to your alarms, as well as the apps on your homescreen can be customized for each mode. And you can set the mode to change automatically based on what time it is or where you are at. You can also set it to change only when you manually tell it to. Nifty? Yes. Will it be used? That's up to you. I think it's a fun feature, but we'll have to see if it catches on.
The Genius button is something we've seen on other devices. It's basically an automated system to make the phone perform basic commands like calling someone, sending someone a text message, searching the web, or finding a nearby business. In my tests, it worked great. I could say "Send text message to Sydney. I'm running late. I'll call you when I get there" and the phone would use the info in my Contacts to create the text message and type out exactly what I said. It worked great. I had a few problems with the voice recognition part, but it worked well enough to be a useful tool.
Now, I know what you're thinking. 'What about the physical keyboard? That's one of the reasons why I'm interested in this phone.' Okay so the keyboard works great. Granted, everyone is going to feel differently about it, but I think this one can be universally liked, if not adapted to. The keys are domed and well separated so it's easy to distinguish one from the other. They also have some slight stickiness to them, in a good way. They're not quite as sticky as the keys on the Pre or Pixi, but they're just sticky enough to where your fingers don't slide across them before you can even press one. In testing, typing was easy and the optical D-Pad came in handy for any corrections I needed to do. The phone also comes with the Swype keyboard.
Finally, last but certainly not least, the camera. The phone features a 5MP camera with a single-LED flash that is capable of capturing video with a resolution of 640 x 480. In tests, the camera took adequate pictures and colors seemed to pop a bit more compared to other cameras. All of this is powered by a 1300 mAh battery. For me, the battery lasted nearly exactly one day. Performance will vary depending on what the phone is doing, but with carrying out normal tasks like checking my e-mail, making calls, sending text messages, browsing the web, and keeping my Twitter feed updated every 15 minutes, I'd say one day is about what I expected anyway.
The myTouch 3G Slide may not have the specs of the Droid Incredible or the EVO 4G, but it has plenty to offer by way of features and performs outstandingly. The fact that it has a physical keyboard makes it worth your attention, but the fact that it is one of the best mid-range smartphones I've used makes it worth your buy. This custom version of Sense might not be for everyone, but it certainly doesn't take away from the performance of the phone. The myTouch Slide is a solid contender in the smartphone market. It's packed with features (some of them exclusive), has a full QWERTY keyboard, and performs every task in a timely manner. Pick one up at a T-Mobile store near you and see for yourself.


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"The guys laid it all out there tonight trying to get the win for Lipscomb," men's assistant coach Mike Sherman said. "Unfortunately, we came out on the wrong end of a tight match. We are a young team, and this loss will only harden this team's resolve for our match against Jacksonville. We will continue to push ourselves to get the doubles point so that we can carry some momentum into the singles."
The Bisons got off to a slow start after dropping the doubles point 2-1 to open the match with a 1-0 deficit.
Freshman Oliver Strecker and senior Joe McArdle picked up the Bisons' only doubles win at No. 1, with a victory over Beauregard Treyz and Anton Rabinov 8-5.
At No. 2, freshman Miguel Cortez and sophomore Colby Shaw fell to Daniel Sotomarino and Hleb Maslau 8-1. The Bisons' fell just short of winning the point with a close loss at No. 3 doubles. Freshman David Salazar and sophomore Tanner Brown lost 8-6 to Pedro Davisson and Moritz Buerchner.
Down 1-0, the Bisons headed into singles play; where they went on to pick up three wins at No. 2, 4 and 5.
Salazar recorded a win for the Bisons at No. 2, when he defeated Sotomarino in a three set match, prevailing 5-7, 6-3, 6-2. At No. 4, Brown also came out on the winning end of a three set match, defeated Leonardo Nahar 6-1, 2-6, 6-2.
Cortez posted the Bisons' final win at No. 5 with a three set 6-1, 2-6, 7-5 win over Davisson.
Strecker made a strong showing but came up just short of the win at No.1 in a three set match that came down to tiebreakers in each set. Strecker eventually fell to Maslau 7-6(4), 6-7(4), 7-6(3).
Junior Chad Pierron fell at No. 3 to Buerchner by a score of 6-2, 6-2, and Shaw was defeated at No. 6 by Rabinov 6-4, 6-4.
The Bisons will return to the courts Saturday, March 26, when they face off against Jacksonville at Richland Country Club. Match play will begin at 7 p.m.
Oliver Strecker and Joe McArdle (LU) def. Beauregard Treyz and Anton Rabinov (NF) 8-5
Daniel Sotomarino and Hleb Maslau (NF) def. Miguel Cortez and Colby Shaw (LU) 8-1
Pedro Davisson and Moritz Buerchner (NF) def. David Salazar and Tanner Brown (LU) 8-6
Hleb Maslau (NF) def. Oliver Strecker (LU) 7-6(4), 6-7(4), 7-6(3)
David Salazar (LU) def. Daniel Sotomarino (NF) 5-7, 6-3, 6-2
Moritz Buerchner (NF) def. Chad Pierron (LU) 6-2, 6-2
Tanner Brown (LU) def. Leonardo Nahar (NF) 6-1, 2-6, 6-2
Miguel Cortez (LU) def. Pedro Davisson (NF) 6-1, 2-6, 7-5
Anton Rabinov (NF) def. Colby Shaw (LU) 6-4, 6-4
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Dear Congressman Huelskamp:
We found your comments in your most recent newspaper columns most interesting; you certainly made it clear that you are vehemently opposed to same-sex marriage.
At the outset, I want to emphasize that Darlene and I are nonpartisan. So, we will get right to the point and tell you we could not agree with you less.
It is our belief that each individual is free to make a choice of the lifestyle he/she wants to pursue. Not only free to choose but has the constitutional right to do so.
What right do you and I have to deny them their rights to pair off and live together as long as they do not interfere with others? We believe we should stop interfering with what they choose to do as long as they obey the laws of the land.
We here in Kansas added an amendment to our Constitution declaring a marriage is legal only between a male and female -- hooray for us. We put those queers in their place for good. To us, an amendment to the state or federal constitution is serious business and should occur only for major benefits to the state or nation. A same-sex marriage amendment does not belong in the State of Kansas Constitution.
We find that Webster's interpretation of the word "marriage" includes "any close or intimate union."
While there are several definitions, the above likely would be the one to apply to same-sex marriages. According to the latest statistics, about 50 percent of the marriages between a male and female end in divorce.
Perhaps we should amend the Kansas Constitution to prohibit divorce?
According to the latest polls, the majority of the American people approve of same-sex marriages and that these partners should be free to enjoy the same privileges, rights and benefits the rest of us have.
We may or may not write you again about other issues.
But I think it would be fair to say, given our past track record, we won't be on the same page very often.
Carl Schlegel


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'A' for Service
Grades had nothing to do with this honor roll, but it's certainly something to be proud of. Ithaca College was one of 33 New York state institutions—out of almost 500—named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
The distinction is given to colleges and universities whose students, faculty, and staff are dedicated to volunteerism in their communities and on a larger scale. In this 2006 award, the corporation gave bonus points to schools whose community members contributed to Gulf Coast hurricane relief in 2005.
The campus raised $46,000 for victims of Hurricane Katrina, says Deb Mohlenhoff '92, coordinator of community service and leadership development. "Our College responded in overwhelming fashion," says Mohlenhoff, who led students' many fundraising initiatives immediately following the disaster and oversaw their work on Habitat for Humanity building projects in New Orleans.
And that's not the only thing keeping students busy. Students in the College's 15 recognized volunteer programs, such as the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and freshman volunteer program Community Plunge, donated a total of 17,786 hours of their time in the past year.
"Our culture of service is incredible," says Mohlenhoff. "The institution's next step will be to formally incorporate service learning into our classrooms to deepen the service experience for students and make a connection to their academic work."
—Kate Levinson '07


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Five Finger Death Punch Talk Current Hit 'Lift Me Up' Featuring Rob Halford in New Webisode
As Five Finger Death Punch near the finish line to the release date for 'Volume 1' of their forthcoming double-album 'The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell,' the band is getting fans pumped up with the latest edition of their new webisode series that walks through the songs track-by-track.
In the new webisode, the band dig into the first single, 'Lift Me Up,' featuring none other than Judas Priest's Rob Halford. While it generally goes without saying that most rock and metal bands are fans of Rob Halford and Judas Priest, not many newer bands can claim that Halford has publicly claimed to be a fan of theirs, but Five Finger Death Punch has that distinct honor.
As frontman Ivan Moody explains on the webisode, the idea for the collaboration was sparked after an episode of VH1's 'That Metal Show' with Halford as the guest. Halford was asked to share what some of his favorite newer bands were and he responded with none other than Five Finger Death Punch.
Moody had nothing but praise for Halford. "I grew up listening to him," he said. "The guy is an icon for music and just in general." So it seemed only natural for the band to reach out to him to see if he'd be interested in working with them on a song for their new disc, and thus the first single 'Lift Me Up' was born featuring the original Metal God.
'The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell Volume 1′ is currently available for pre-order at iTunes and Amazon with 'Volume 2′ coming this fall. Also, catch 5FDP co-headlining this year's Mayhem Festival with Rob Zombie. Check out all the dates here, and be sure to watch Webisode 1 of the 5FDP series, which we recently premiered right here on Loudwire:


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Texas commissioner to host town hall on North Texas shaking
One of the three elected commissioners overseeing oil and gas in Texas has scheduled a town hall meeting about concerns that drilling activities in North Texas might be causing earthquakes.
Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter announced Friday that he will host the meeting Jan. 2 in Azle, Texas, northwest of Fort Worth, where the small but persistent earthquakes are centered.
"He will listen to resident's concerns and outline what he plans to do as Texas Railroad Commissioner," according to an announcement from his office. It added that "Other state and local officials will be in attendance."
Azle's mayor, Alan Brundrett, has asked the Railroad Commission to investigate whether the earthquakes that have rattled the area since early November are linked to deep injection wells near the city used for disposal of oil and gas waste fluid (EnergyWire, Dec. 5). So have officials in Parker County, where half of Azle is located.
The commission's effort is off to a slow start. Commission spokespersons have said inspectors looked at one of the three active injection wells in the area. It was found to be in compliance with the rules, but those rules don't address earthquakes.
Also, the commission's website says "staff has not identified a significant correlation between faulting and injection practices," which contradicts established science on injection (EnergyWire, Dec. 18).
Commission spokeswoman Ramona Nye said earlier this week that the statement should be clarified to say the staff hasn't identified a "definitive" correlation between earthquakes and "injection in Texas." But the original statement remains on the commission website.
Brundrett said Porter called him to set up the meeting but didn't provide much more information about it. He said the listening session doesn't satisfy all of his concerns.
"I still want an investigation into the cause of the earthquakes," he said Friday.
Geologists have known for decades that deep injection of many types of industrial waste can lubricate faults and unleash earthquakes. Researchers have linked quakes to injection wells in Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas.
In October, the U.S. Geological Survey warned that central Oklahoma is in the midst of an earthquake "swarm," potentially linked to injection.
Texas has some of the best-documented seismic activity around injection wells. Three injection wells in the Dallas area were voluntarily shut down by the operator after earthquakes nearby. Researchers have linked injection to earthquakes in the Barnett Shale in North Texas and the Haynesville Shale in East Texas.
Porter, a certified public accountant from Midland, was elected to a six-year term in 2010. In 2011, he created the Eagle Ford Shale Task Force to delve into issues involving flaring, gas pipeline infrastructure and road conditions in South Texas where shale drilling has led to a new boom in oil production.
But as his announcement noted, he is only one of three commissioners, and he would need additional support to make any sort of procedural or policy changes at the state's oil and gas agency.
Damaging earthquakes have not been linked directly to the fracturing process. But drilling for oil and gas in shale, using hydraulic fracturing, creates millions of gallons of salty, toxic wastewater that is usually injected underground into deep wells.
Around Azle, the earthquakes started with a magnitude-2.6 quake Nov. 6. They then rose in strength to magnitude 3.6 on Nov. 20. They've been smaller since, except for another magnitude-3.6 quake Dec. 8.
Seismologists at Southern Methodist University in Dallas have installed four seismic recorders from USGS in the area to obtain more precise locations.


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I am a Deaf fluent communicator, instructor, and performer in ASL. I founded Loud n Clear Musik to teach music and sign language to both the hearing and the Deaf world. ASL lessons can also be taken for art, music, and ministry purposes. My lessons are for students of all kinds to help them better communicate, understand, and connect with the Deaf friends, families, community, customers & clients, and peers. I communicate in ASL non-stop with all Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind. I can teach you ASL effectively, fitting your level with ease, and with lots of fun!! I also communicate (and speak) very well in two other languages: English and Spanish. I can teach individually or teach a class.
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Since my birth, my life was influenced by music and my father's passion to sing. My sense of music started not with understanding of lyrics, but of melodies and rhythms. As matter of fact, the first language I learned was music!! How is this possible?! Well, because of my hearing disability, I did not speak fluently and very well until I was in 9th Grade!! But with God's grace, I understood the language of music first!!
At the age of 10 months, I was hit with a deadly disease: Spinal Meningitis. But thank God, I survived. Because of the disease, I became legally deaf (profound-severed) in my left ear and hard-of-hearing (severed) in my right ear. I currently use a hearing-aide device on my right ear. Regardless of my hearing disability, I ha
Piano was not the first instrument I learned. I started off with playing drums which is my secondary. I decided to make piano as my primary instrument and loved playing the piano ever since. My parents noticed my gift of music and agreed to take me to private piano lessons weekly.
After multiple years of private piano lessons from age of 8 to 14 and taking music classes in High School, at the age of 16, I joined the full band in a local church as the lead keyboardist. Of 19 years - and counting - with experience of performing and playing piano with a band locally and out of towns, I've had the privilege for 2 years as the Director of Worship & Music Ministry at Victory Outreach Sacramento (Spanish). Victory Outreach International granted me an opportunity to perform the instrumental piano background at the 2011 Victory Outreach International/World Conference at the Los Angeles Convention Center, California.
In that same year, I enrolled into the full 2 1/2 year program at Life Music Institute (Instituto Vida Musik). The Director of Life Music Institute noticed my passion for music and the desire to create a Deaf Music some day; we became very close friends. He invited me to participate with 70 member choir at a local Sacramento Festival 2012. Saving the best for last, I was honored to lead in front of 3,800 people of the final special song "En Una Sola Voz" (In One Voice) in American Sign Language.
Currently, I am excited and honored to be the Worship Leader & Music Director at Elevate Life Church in Sacramento, CA.
Not only I play piano and drums, I play guitar as well! I loved acoustic guitar and decided to pick up a guitar and starting learning. Now, the guitar is my third instrument.
Besides living and playing music, I teach also! By numerous peers, families, and friends, I've been told that I have the gift of teaching. I love teaching!!
I felt compelled to start teaching piano in 2010 at home. Loud n Clear Musik was founded. I've been hired by Southgate Recreation & Park District in Sacramento, CA as a Special Interest Instructor and taught there too.
My teaching experience did not start there however. I first started teaching at the Sacramento City Unified School District as the Teacher Assistant from 2001 to 2004 at Sacramento High School and J F Kennedy High School. It was an unforgettable experience teaching the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing, and disabled students. I returned to the Sacramento City Unified School District as an Instructional Assistant I & II in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Special Education Program and worked there making a difference from 2012 to 2016.
While seeking a way to further serve the Deaf Community at a greater scale, I received a surprise message from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from a high reputation non-profit organization called Norcal Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She has heard about me and watched me volunteered and witnessed my ASL poetries in different events. In within 20 hours, I got hired on the interview. I am now serving the greater Northern California as a Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Client Advocate. In Fall 2016, I helped launch ASL Community Classes for the community with NorCal.
NorCal has me lead the ASL Community Classes for over a year now and I've taught over 100 students. It is still counting!! I've taught and teach students who are therapists, audiologists, government officials, teachers, educators, college and university alumni, families and members, elders, late deafened, dancers and performers, and fellow neighbors to help them better communicate, understand, and connect with the deaf community, Deaf culture, and their peers. I communicate in ASL non-stop with all Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind. I can teach ASL effectively, fitting the students and class level with ease, and with lots of fun!! I also communicate (and speak) very well in two other languages: English and Spanish.
From time to time, I participate, volunteer, or get invited to share my unique gift of performing poetry in ASL and dance. I also volunteer to interpret for any service as needed. I have performed the National Anthem at the Sacrament Kings game and at the Democrat vs Republican in Sacramento Rivercats stadium.
I've taught, communicated, and worked with infants, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. I have even taught and worked with special needs students, co-workers, and clients who has cerebral palsy.
I volunteer my time and used my gifts in special and social events to share and inspire students, friends, families, and peers. Many times, I always encourage others to witness, support, and participate as well, especially at Deaf Camp Grizzly. I'm often asked to perform in different events.
I believe that music is not our life. Our life is music. You ARE a music. I'm looking forward to help you have a musical life!!
(Please note! It is important and required by law that licensed or professional services must provide an interpreter or a Certified Deaf Interpreter for their deaf clients' appointments or for deaf clients receiving professional services. Taking ASL lessons will and does help you communicate and connect with the deaf clients and culture, but by not being a fluent or native signer or are new in learning sign language - it does not excuse the requirements for obtaining professional and licensed interpreters for deaf clients. Please support, cooperate, and protect their rights for communication access. Thank you.)
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My approach is play music or sign first, then read and write music or understand ASL structure along the way. Just like an infant would speak first, then read and write later. It is more effective and smarter. Lessons are for all ages and are started off with songs based on their familiarity and strengths. Then progressively, I build on their weaknesses and expand their instrument and performance or sign language skills. The finally, when students are ready, I clearly explain and reveal on the music theory or sign language structure and grammar. There, their 'whys' are answered and 'oohhhh-that-makes-sense' are uttered. Lessons are progressive and it's not strict on my plan, but on the students' progress. Through patience and encouragement, my students enjoy succeeding learning how to sign American Sign Language or play music on their choice of instrument.
During the first lesson, I care about my students and their parents first; I want to be a friend to both of them. At the same time, they'll have a strategical, knowledgeable, and wise teacher. I start off with lots of comfortable questions about my new students, parents, and their interest. I even encourage my students to ask me questions too!! I move on in empowering my students to feel more at ease, confident, and fearless - and to enjoy!! Can a student learn without believing in themselves? Can a student have interest and passion without having fun or with a smile on their face? I encourage those important factors.
After noting down key strengths and weakness, their culture and daily environments, goals, examples of lessons, their preference of topics, needs, styles and songs, and creating a song list together, through excellence rapport and communication, I'll get the feeling of the students' expectations, needs, and what they enjoy.
My style of teaching is very interactive and for anyone to learn. I had a 6 year old student who learn her first song, "London Bridge" on her first day. One adult student, who supposedly could never be on tempo, finally achieved this from tempo #50 to tempo #150 in 3 lessons. Other students who can play 'well' now improve their flexibility playing Major Scales with two hands with up-beat rhythms. Others can now fully understand the theory and rules of Major Scales, Minor Scales, Major and Minor Chords, Diminished and Augmented Chords, and fill out the exercise charts without hesitation. Surprisingly, another student now performs comfortably in front of their friends and family just for fun!! For sign language, students are always enjoying in learning to sign and my humors. Plenty of ASL students would be so encouraged and wants to pursue in becoming a professional interpreter or get a degree in Deaf Studies. These are just few examples of techniques, lessons, skills, theories, success, and new endeavors that students experience through my passionate teaching. I love what I'm doing!!
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I specialize in contemporary, alternative, soft pop, pop-rock, R&B and uniquely gifted signing songs in American Sign Language with dance. But I am flexible in different genres. I enjoy all kinds of styles and genres. But more importantly, I study students' preference of genres to teach them basic fundamentals and go from there to more complicated fundamentals and techniques. I focus on teaching the students thoroughly of 3 elements of music: Melody, Harmony, and Rhythms - whichever is easier and more enjoyable for students to start with. Dynamics also are taught as well to add another important dimension to the music. Students do not have to sign songs if they just want to focus on communicating in sign language. Not a problem.
To achieve in understanding and performing or signing with all these elements, I highly implement them through visual, reading, writing, listening, and playing or signing. Lessons are hands on, active, thorough, and with common-sense examples and clarifications. Also, I enjoy teaching through many life examples to 'open their eyes' to the music language. I make sure that all their 'whys' are answered in a timely manner.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Looking forward to meet you!!
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I've been teaching ASL for 21 years and my students have gone on to develop a deep love of ASL and Deaf culture! I am passionate about teaching, Deaf ministry, and ASL!
Within the first few lessons, you'll start signing simple sentences and as time goes on, you'll be able to converse with people who are Deaf! You will also be learning about the culture of Deaf people at the same time.
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My former students have gone on to become Interpreters for the Deaf, Deaf Education Teachers, ASL Teachers, and leaders in Deaf ministry. In fact, I now teach with one of my former ASL students!
I'm a patient and fun person and my teaching style is highly interactive. I look forward to helping you reach your goals!
Please keep in mind that it is very important to practice in between sessions and complete all the suggested activities to help you accomplish your goals faster. ASL
My favorite thing about teaching is getting to know my students. Every once in a while I will have a student that wants to be mentored beyond ASL skills and wants further mentoring in learning how to be the best they can be.
I enjoy teaching the Bible class for the Deaf at church as well as being involved in the Deaf community in this area. The Deaf community is a wonderful, vibrant, and very close knit group of people.
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If you are looking for a relaxed, fun and natural way of learning American Sign Language (ASL) let's try some lessons together. I teach in an interactive and empowering way where discovering the beauty of this visual language and the valuable culture cherished by Deaf and Hearing Americans is part of every lesson.
I am a college professor, state certified educator, and an Interpreter. I love working with students and sharing what I know. It is such a joy watching students understanding and skills grow. I am thrilled and honored to be part of continuing the use of ASL and appreciation of Deaf Culture.
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I cater lessons to match your learning style and communication needs. Your classes will also have music, role-play, games and story telling. I have taught ASL and Deaf Culture to many different students and groups: K-12 students, families with special needs children, college students, interpreting students, professionals, families with Deaf children, adults, home schoolers, choirs, and dance troops.
I am a certified Interpreter with the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and have been a professional interpreter and ASL instructor
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I love sign language! It is not only something I use as a Sign Language Interpreter but as an everyday language amongst friends.
What experience do I have?? I have had a lot of experience teaching sign language both for work and pleasure.
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I cater to many different needs as well! I have taught many children and young adults learning just for fun! Others are more advanced and wish to pursue careers in Deaf Ed and Interpreting. Another one of my highly effective areas is helping those in the medical field learn to better assist their patients belonging to the deaf community.
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Hello, my name is Allee! I am Hard of Hearing and I have been learning and conversing in American Sign Language since I was a child.
My lessons will specifically suited to you to ensure the best learning experience for you! Not only will you learn an amazing language but you will also learn all about Deaf culture and the Deaf community.
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My lessons will specifically suited to you to ensure the best learning experience for you! Not only will you learn an amazing language but you will also learn all about Deaf culture and the Deaf community.
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Im native ASL since birth. I am Graduation Student to become an ASL instructor. I've worked in school education over three years within the private and public school and Deaf school to teach ASL, Mentor and help students to learn ASL.
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My name is Purnima, and I love to teach ASL. I am a TASL (Teaching American Sign Language) graduate student at the University of Northern Colorado. I also teach at the local public and private school as an ASL instructor and Teaching Assistant for almost three years.
Anyone who likes to learn about American Sign Language, you came to the right place. I can teach you ASL in all aspect of the lessons including ASL discourse.
My teaching style is very flexible, comfortable zone and adapt to any learning styles to your needs to learn ASL.
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I am a teacher of the Deaf, a part of my job is to incorporate sign language into their lesson plans, I am fluent in ASL and my lessons can range from beginner to advanced. Each of my students will have a unique curriculum based on their goals/needs. Shoot me a message to see if we would be a good fit!
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My goal is to teach and help build confidence in each of my students when it comes to sign language, I will create a unique curriculum for each and every one of you. I teach all levels, from beginner to advanced.
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I am intrigued with sign language! We will learn basic simple vocabulary, the alphabet, numbers, sentence structure and more! We will use a variety of activities to help this learning process be fun!
I been signing since 2011, when I coached varsity girls basketball with two amazing deaf players and got my sign name. I continue to learn and love the deaf culture and pursued my degree at University of South Florida in American Sign Language and deaf culture studies.
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I'm a professional MAC makeup artist and travel photographer! I graduated from University of South Florida with Bachelor's of Communication and American Sign Language in 2012 and MBA from Central Michigan University. I look forward to helping you reach your goals!
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