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Giving Him The Business: Parents Fight Back After Carjacker Steals Car With Baby In It!
"A couple who had stopped at a Kansas City, Mo., gas station to fuel up during their move from Colorado to Missouri endured a dramatic struggle to get their 6-month-old child back after a carjacker took off with their car. " - 5 News
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One Frenchman is proving you don't need fancy equipment to hone Olympic skills.
French comedian Rémi Gaillard has taken the Olympics to the streets of France, posting videos of himself jumping construction barrier hurdles, pole vaulting into bushes and throwing discus on a median strip. He even has his own cheering section.
The Associated Press reported Gaillard's first "homemade Olympics" video racked up nearly 2 million views on Facebook within one hour of posting and the video was shared nearly 33,000 times in that span. Some 11 hours later, it was up to nearly 190,000 shares and over 15 million views.
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A second video posted Saturday showing Gaillard performing "Olympic gymnastics" using tram armrests as his rings and high bar and building railings as his balance beam now has 77 million views.
The videos have also become a trending moment on Twitter.
Gaillard might not come away with any gold medals but he's certainly won laughs from people around the world.

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My Welsh cousin is looking for her Northumbrian Ormston ancestors but not having much luck.Looking at the census I see it is a more common surname than I initially thought. We have had a couple of days at Woodhorn and found some. Based on the information gathered so far we then tried several churchyards but had no success. No Ormston headstones at Lowick St. John, Kyloe St. Nicholas, Norham St. Cuthbert, St. Mary Belford, Beadnell St. Ebba, Bamburgh St. Aidan or North Sunderland.
If you are researching Ormston from Northumberland drop me a comment and I can put you in touch with my cousin.


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Her son, Private James Prevete, was 22 years old when he died fighting in the war in Iraq on October 10, 2004. On Monday, his mother honored his life once again in the neighborhood where he grew up.
Prevete hung a wreath on the northeast corner of 147th Place and 5th Avenue, which is named in honor of her son, in front of her home of 35 years with State Senator Tony Avella.
"He was like the life of the party and the spark plug of the block," Prevete remembered. "James said he never wanted to be forgotten, and thanks to Tony and people like him, he wont be."
The ceremony was part of Avella's annual 9/11 Memorial Motorcade, which visited 25 streets in his district that have been renamed for 9/11-related casualties.
Prevete's son went to Holy Trinity Grammar School in Whitestone, St. Francis Preparatory School in Fresh Meadows and Sacred Heart University in Connecticut before attending Queens College, and later enlisting in the Army.
"We've memorialized the victims of 9/11, and of course in this case, James, who enlisted after 9/11, went and fought and died in Iraq as part of the War on Terrorism," Avella said. "This is another opportunity for us to remember those who passed away, their lives and everything they meant to us."
Starting at 130th Street and 25th Avenue in Whitestone, Avella met with the families of fallen firefighters, soldiers, and citizens across northeast Queens.
"The people who passed away on 9/11, they were our friends, they were our relatives, they were our neighbors, they were part of New York City," Avella said, "and I don't think there is anyone who didn't know somebody who passed away."


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Sustainable Measures and AXIS Performance Advisors transfer ownership of the S-CORE™ (Sustainability-Competency, Opportunity, Reporting & Evaluation) sustainability assessment tool to the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP). Adding the on-line version of S-CORE™ to the repertoire of tools and resources available to ISSP members will broaden the use of this powerful sustainability assessment tool and accelerate the evolution of the database that businesses and not-for-profits can use to benchmark their sustainability efforts. To read more, click here.Wed, Apr 30, 2014
Maureen Hart has been chosen by the Board of Directors of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) as the group's new Executive Director. To read more click here.Fri, Feb 28, 2014
The peer-reviewed online journal 'Culture and Local Goverance' has recently released a special double issue that focuses on the relationship between sustainability and culture within policy and planning initiatives. Articles within this issue come from across the globe, focusing on communities in Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Africa. The full issue is available for download here.Wed, Mar 16, 2011
On April 19, 2011, at 11am, the International Society of Sutainability Professionals (ISSP) will be having an interactive webinar focusing on 'A Day in the Life of a Sustainability Professional.' Find out more information and register here.Tue, Mar 15, 2011
The United Nations Environmental Regional Office for North America has recently launched a new section on its website that is devoted to Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP). The aim of SCP is to do "more and better with less, by reducing resource use, degradation and pollution along the life cycle of goods and services, while increasing the quality of life for all." The new section also has a link to the document "ABC of SCP: Clarifying Concepts on Sustainable Consumption;" which lays out a 10-year framework for SCP goals and programs.Mon, Jan 24, 2011
Sustainable Jersey was a winner of Asoka Changemakers' competition, Strong Communities: Engaging Citizens, Strengthening Place, Inspiring Change for their innovation in sustainability project implementation and engaging New Jersey citizens in local government policy-making. Congratulations to Randy Solomon, Kristy Ranieri and the rest of Sustainable Jersey and thanks for all the great work they do for sustainable community development.Wed, Nov 3, 2010
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has chosen eight communities to receive technical assistance on sustainable growth and development issues. The assistance will help local governments address infrastructure constraints, protect water quality, set development standards, and create options for housing and transportation."
Find more information about the EPA's Smart Growth Assistance Program here.
"HUD announced the first recipients of the Sustainable Communities and Regional Planning Grant Program. Across the US, 45 regional areas will receive part of the nearly $100 million in funding. This new program will assist State, local, and tribal governments to create and implement regional plans that integrate affordable housing, economic development, land use and transportation to build livable, sustainable communities."
You can find the complete official HUD announcement here.Wed, Oct 20, 2010
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- Sustainability Assessment - Sustainability Competency & Opportunity Rating & Evaluation (SCORE) Determine where your organization is on the road to sustainability and identify new opportunities and assess your organizational practices.
- Community, Organizational and System Development – Clarify and develop goals based upon sustainability principles, review existing measurement and feedback systems, create a set of indicators appropriate to needs and resources and develop a process to encourage on-going use.
- Evaluation – Work to analyze indicators and processes to ensure they reflect and support principles of sustainability, move the community or organization toward a more sustainable state and can be consistently used regardless of change and development.
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Fresh today from the Center for Media and Democracy: A Reporters' Guide to the State Policy Network.
What is the State Policy Network, aka SPN? According to CMD's report on PR Watch:
SPN officially launched in 1992 with 12 members and money from South Carolina billionaire Thomas Roe to franchise, fund, and foster a growing number of in-state "mini Heritage Foundations" (with the influence of the DC-based Heritage Foundation that Roe helped underwrite). Today, SPN has 59 member think-tank groups, and a presence in every state capitol in the nation. Some of these — like the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Arizona's Goldwater Institute — have growing notoriety, but many others, despite their influence, are barely known by those other than state capitol insiders.
Its purpose? To produce reports, create statistics, draft talking points and "expert" testimony in support of bills, and disseminate videos along with a raft of other materials to advance a right-wing legislative agenda in the states, under the guise of being a nonpartisan, nonprofit charitable organization full of neutral scholars and academics.
But these are not academics in an ivory tower. These think tanks actually write legislation; they write materials to support their legislation; and they work closely with legislators and sometimes throw their voice through legislative talking points. They also often take to the airwaves and the Internet to give purportedly objective analysis. Their legislative agenda, often ratified via ALEC, is frequently adopted as law by states controlled by ALEC majorities — often with little or no disclosure of their role in the process.
CMD, which brings us PR Watch, SourceWatch and ALECExposed among other online transparency and advocacy tools, spent three months digging into the State Policy Network and its state-level member think tanks and national allies alike. These SPN members and affiliates range from the Heritage Foundation and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) down to Chicago Illinois' Heartland Institute and North Carolina's John Locke Foundation.
Through State Policy Network, these seemingly disparate entities coordinate their current attacks on unions, clean energy policies, and numerous other issues that are ultimately funded by a small group of American billionaires, millionaires and multinational corporations.
Aside from the dirty legacies of visionaries like Thomas Roe, Paul Weyrich and Joseph Coors, who founded the Heritage Foundation, SPN and other crucial cogs in the Conservative Hate Machine, we're talking about the Koch brothers, Art Pope, Phil Anschutz, the Bradleys, the Scaifes, and the other usual suspects who have far too much money invested in manipulating our democracy to serve their narrow financial ambitions.
That's how it seems anyway, when you're not a multi-millionaire and don't have the excess cash to force state politics that work for you. And that's precisely why the State Policy Network's mission is bad for the majority of Americans.
I recommend popping over to Lee Fang's article on SPN in the Nation, and PR Watch's actual report, now the best resource on the shadowy State Policy Network.
For more on this fascinating but disturbing history, check out the Lewis Powell Memo, Lewis Lapham's "Tentacles of Rage" article in Harpers, and the history of SPN on SourceWatch, apparently dating back to a suggestion from President Ronald Reagan.
Connor Gibson does research for Greenpeace USA. Personal opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of his employer.
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An elaborate tent for Moammar Khaddafy that prompted stop-work orders and public indignation has been taken down at Donald Trump's suburban estate.
The white-topped tent -- lined with a tapestry of camels and palm trees and outfitted with leather couches and coffee tables -- was no longer visible on Friday at the bucolic property.
"We hear they're leaving today. That would be welcome news,'' said Bedford Town Supervisor Lee Roberts.
The tent had been pitched for a second time Thursday, one day after being dismantled when town officials declared it an illegal use of a residence.
Roberts said the town won't go to court "as long as there is no move toward re-erecting the tent.''
Late Thursday night, Bedford Town attorney Joel Sachs, escorted by two police officers, moved onto the property and handed fresh stop-work orders and criminal summonses to representatives of the landowner -- Trump's Seven Springs LLC -- and the tenant of record.
He said he was unsure "exactly which entity'' had rented the property to the Libyans.
Sachs told reporters at the scene that if the tent was not taken down -- again -- by midmorning Friday, the town would probably seek a court injunction. If an injunction was granted, fines could total $1,000 a day, he said.
Sachs said he was told the tent would be down by sunset, but it was still up as darkness fell. A Trump spokeswoman said by e-mail later that it was dismantled. She did not answer a question about
whether Trump's permission had been sought for rebuilding the tent.
Khalifa Khalifa, a Libyan official, insisted the tent was legal. He said it was meant to honor the Libyan leader, although Khaddafy apparently never made it to Bedford.
"The tent is a symbol for the country and the president. It goes up everywhere they go,'' he said.
Khalifa, speaking through a translator, said the Trump property was rented "specifically to have a space for a tent.'' He said he didn't know if Trump was aware the tent had been re-erected.
Khalifa also said he was unaware that Khaddafy's anticipated visit to the suburbs had gotten a "chilly reception.''
Reporters had been invited to the estate Thursday night for a possible meeting with Khaddafy, who is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. They were served tea and allowed to examine the tent but then were ordered off the property after the town officials stormed in. Khalifa said Khaddafy's plans had changed.
Sachs said he began to suspect the tent had been rebuilt when a State Department attorney called to say a Khaddafy visit was possible and the department might not back up the town's fight against the tent.
Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano said through a spokeswoman that the Libyans were "thumbing their noses'' at the county and the town.
Trump had been praised by Roberts for "defusing the issue'' on Wednesday. He said he had asked his unidentified "tenant'' to take the tent down and the tenant had complied.
Roberts also said Trump told her that he "had no idea'' when the rental deal was made that it would involve Khaddafy.
The Libyan leader has had a difficult time finding a place to spend time while in the New York area. Requests for space in Central Park, Englewood, N.J., and Manhattan's Upper East Side were all rejected. Khaddafy stayed at the city's Libyan Mission after arriving Tuesday.
Khaddafy Tent Taken Down (Again)
Libyans re-erected tent on Trump's suburban estate
An elaborate tent for Moammar Khaddafy that prompted stop-work orders and public indignation has been taken down at Donald Trump's suburban estate.


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Hi guys,
I'm having this very weird problem : I compile my code and create the executable with all debug options 'on' (.pdb file is written) , then I launch the executable and debug my code.
At a certain point, I jump from one .cpp file to another (by simple pushing 'F11' to go into the called function). And there it steps through the code on lines without code! It enters the function on the wrong line, it seems like it skips function calls, it quits the function even before 'return'...
The problem occurs only with one .cpp file, however it seems occurs for all member functions implemented in that file.
It just cannot be the class right ?
The code is compiled without optimizations (/Od), no inline expansion, debug information (/Z7) (the .pdb is being created).
Thanks a lot for your help!!


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Reinstated as the Hand, Ned sits for the King while Robert is on a hunt, and issues a decree that could have long-term consequences throughout the Seven Kingdoms. At the Eyrie, Tyrion confesses to his "crimes," and demands that Lysa give him a trial by combat. Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) apologizes to Sansa; Viserys receives his final payment for Daenerys from Drogo (Jason Momoa).
With last week's episode, the cost of playing the Game of Thrones became brutally clear to Ned. But honourable and stubborn as he is, he does not veer from the path he's set upon on in this week's episode either. In the King's absence, Ned is forced to deal with the fallout of Catelyn's actions as the Lannisters once again show that they are not shy about letting a third party pay the prize. Robert, meanwhile, has headed out on a hunt. Sadly, like the tourney, its size leaves a fair bit to be desired, though it does provide the opportunity to give some more insight into Renly's motivations.
In King's Landing, we also get to see Arya with her "dancing master" again and she learns a valuable lesson. Maisie and Miltos are, once again, fabulous together. Alas, no one is around to teach Sansa any much needed lessons; Septa Mordane isn't quite what she needs right now. Especially not as she is visited by Prince Joffrey in a scene that could perhaps have used a little more setup, though we can definitely see what it is setting up for.
High up in the Eyrie, Tyrion finds himself teaching Abstract Concepts 101 to the gaoler Mord, who proves to be something of a challenging student. But eventually he does get himself out of the cell and into another predicament as he calls for a trial by combat. The outcome of that situation should definitely live up to most expectations.
However, for us the highlights of this overall very good episode are definitely the scenes in Vaes Dothrak. And while a lot of it has to do with Dany taking yet another giant step towards a more powerful, independent self, it is Harry Lloyd's Viserys who really shines. He has a fabulous scene with Jorah following on Dany's big moment where he really captures what George says about how each character should be written as the hero of their own story.
The final scene of the episode is one of the best conclusions so far, especially when it comes to the acting.
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Pain Patch Versus Injections in the Treatment of Pain Associated With Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01544283
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified March 2012 by Injury Care Medical Center.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
First Posted : March 5, 2012
Last Update Posted : March 6, 2012
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This purpose of this pilot study is to explore the potential usefulness of Synera for the treatment of pain associated with shoulder impingement syndrome.
|Condition or disease
|Shoulder Pain
|Drug: Synera® (lidocaine 70 mg and tetracaine 70 mg) topical patch Drug: Triamcinolone Acetonide
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|Heated Lidocaine Patch Compared to Subacromial Injections in the Treatment of Pain Associated With Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, A Pilot
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Experimental: Patch
Patch will be applied directly to the lateral tip of the affected shoulder, at the site of maximal tenderness. Subjects will apply a single patch at home approximately every 12 hours (e.g., morning and evening patch applications) for 14 days. Subjects will remove each patch after 4 hours. Subjects will have the option of applying the Synera patch as needed for an additional 2 week period (weeks 2-4) if they feel their shoulder impingement pain is severe enough to warrant treatment. Patches will be applied every 12 hours for up to 4 hours as needed during this period.
Drug: Synera® (lidocaine 70 mg and tetracaine 70 mg) topical patch
Synera consists of a thin, uniform layer of a local anesthetic formulation with an integrated, oxygen-activated heating component that is intended to enhance the delivery of the local anesthetics. The drug formulation is an emulsion in which the oil phase is a eutectic mixture of lidocaine 70 mg and tetracaine 70 mg. The surface area of the entire Synera patch is approximately 50 cm2, 10 cm2 of which is active. The 40 cm2 perimeter is a medical grade adhesive. The Synera patches used in this study are the commercially available form.
Other Name: lidocaine 70 mg/tetracaine 70mg topical patch
Active Comparator: Subacromial Injection
A single injection will be administered into the subacromial space utilizing triamcinolone acetonide at the baseline visit.
Drug: Triamcinolone Acetonide
Triamcinolone Acetonide is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid with marked anti-inflammatory action, in a sterile aqueous suspension suitable for intralesional and intra-articular injection. Each mL of the sterile aqueous suspension provides 40 mg of triamcinolone acetonide, with sodium chloride for isotonicity, 0.9% (w/v) benzyl alcohol as a preservative, 0.75% carboxymethylcellulose sodium, and a 0.04% polysorbate 80; sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid may have been added to adjust pH between 5.0 and 7.5. At the time of manufacture, the air in the container is replaced by nitrogen.
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- Patient Global Assessment of Treatment Satisfaction [ Time Frame: 6 weeks ]
- Patient Global Impression of Change [ Time Frame: 6 weeks ]
- Pain Interference [ Time Frame: 6 weeks ]Pain interference as it relates to general activity, normal work, and sleep will be measured at each visit.
- Patch Site Evaluation for Erythema [ Time Frame: 6 weeks ]site patch is applied will be assessed for erythema and patch site reactions
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- be at least 18 years of age.
- have pain associated with shoulder impingement syndrome in a single shoulder (minimum 2-week duration).
- have tenderness at the attachment site of the rotator cuff tendons.
- have positive Hawkin's and Neer's signs.
- report an average pain intensity score of 4 (on an 11-point scale) over the past 24 hours at the Screening/Baseline visit.
Exclusion Criteria:
- have used any topically applied pain medication on the target treatment area within 14 days preceding Study Day 1, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), menthol, methyl salicylate, local anesthetics (including Lidoderm®), or steroids.
- have used any injected medication within 60 days preceding Study Day 1, such as local anesthetic (lidocaine) or steroids.
- have a clinically significant illness within 14 days of Screening/Day 1 that, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude the subject from participating in the study.
- are receiving class 1 antiarrhythmic drugs (ie, tocainide, mexiletine, etc.)
- have a history of and/or past diagnosis of severe hepatic disease.
- have participated in a clinical trial of an unapproved drug within 30 days prior to screening.
- are pregnant, breastfeeding, or a female of childbearing potential and not practicing an acceptable method of birth control.
- are unable or unwilling, in the opinion of the investigators, to comply with all study procedures and cooperate fully with research staff.
- have filed a disability claim or are currently receiving disability payments for shoulder impingement syndrome.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01544283
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Ginnah Muhammad is a practicing Muslim who wears a hijab, a head scarf and veil that covers her entire head except for her eyes.
Her refusal to remove it to testify at her small-claims case against a car rental company has prompted the Michigan Supreme Court to consider a proposed amendment of MRE 611.
Muhammad rented a car from Enterprise Leasing. Enterprise charged her for damage to the car. Muhammad responded by filing a small-claims suit to get her money back.
Thirty-First District Court Judge Paul J. Paruk, sitting as the small-claims court, told Muhammad she had to remove the veil before she could testify. The judge said he needed to see her face so that he could better assess her credibility.
Muhammad balked. She told Paruk she would remove the veil only for a female judge.
Paruk dismissed her case without prejudice.
Enterprise, in the meantime, filed a small-claims suit against Muhammad. She removed it to the 31st District Court. This set up another confrontation with Paruk, who is that court's only judge. Muhammad asked Paruk to recuse himself from the case. Paruk denied the request and awarded Enterprise $2,083 in damages. Muhammad's appeal is pending in Wayne County Circuit Court.
But it's not just about the two grand. Muhammad sued Paruk in federal district court. She alleged that Paruk's insistence that she remove her veil violated her First Amendment right to free exercise of religion and denied her access to the court system. See, Muhammad v. Paruk, 553 F. Supp. 2d 893 (E.D. Mich. 2008).
U.S. District Court Judge John Feikins declined to exercise jurisdiction over the case. But in doing so, he noted that under Employment Division v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872 (1990), "the right to free exercise of religion does not relieve an individual of the obligation to comply with a valid and neutral law of general applicability."
Feikins then explained why he wouldn't hear the case:
[I]f Paruk has a valid, neutral and generally applicable policy of requiring witnesses to keep their faces visible while giving testimony, that policy would not violate Muhammad's right to free exercise of her religion. Determining if Paruk has such a policy and, if he does, deciding whether it is valid, neutral and generally applicable would necessitate a detailed examination of how Paruk manages his court room as a state court judge. Conducting this type of review as a federal judge would undoubtably increase friction in the relationship between our state and federal courts. I find, therefore, that respect for the relationship between our state and federal courts weighs heavily against exercising jurisdiction over Muhammad's declaratory judgment action for violation of her right to free exercise of her religion.
The proposed amendment of MRE 611 would give Michigan judges the framework to create the neutral policy Feikins mentioned:
(b) Appearance of Parties and Witnesses. The court shall exercise reasonable control over the appearance of parties and witnesses so as to (1) ensure that the demeanor of such persons may be observed and assessed by the fact-finder, and (2) to ensure the accurate identification of such persons.
A staff comment to the proposed amendment explains:
This proposed amendment would clarify that a judge is entitled to establish reasonable standards regarding the appearance of parties and witnesses to evaluate the demeanor of those individuals and to ensure accurate identification.
The court is accepting comments on the proposed amendment through April 1, 2009. Send them by e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com or by regular mail to Box 30052, Lansing, MI, 48909.


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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Pierre Jackson scored 20 points, Isaiah Austin added 18 playing with a sprained ankle and Baylor handed TCU its seventh straight loss, 82-56 on Saturday.
Baylor (14-5, 5-1 Big 12) won its third in a row and is off to its best start in conference since 1997-98.
Austin sprained his right ankle on the final play before halftime before returning early in the second half. The 7-foot-1 freshman had two dunks in an 18-2 run in the first half that gave the Bears a 41-17 lead.
Adrick McKinney scored 15 points and Connell Crossland chipped with 12 for TCU (9-11, 0-7)
The Horned Frogs, who are in their first season in Big 12, are 0-7 in conference play for the first time since 1978-79. The school was in the now defunct Southwest Conference at the time.


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text: MashBill Posted October 19, 2000 Do any of you know anything about Virgin Bourbon (107 proof, 6 years old)? Is it swill? I found a liquor store that had a few dusty bottles. The label states that it is distilled and bottled by the Old Boone Distillery Co., Meadowlawn, Kentucky. The label also states "This rare whisky has been bottled straight from the barrel at a full 107 proof. An old-fashioned sour mash bourbon distilled in the foothills of Kentucky. Charcoal filtered to give every drop that old mellow flavor, rich robust and hearty.... It is America's finest bourbon." (I doubt that...)The label is black with white text. Were they trying to tap the Jack Black buyer?Thanks,Bill Legge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Awards, History & Reviews
Read what others have to say about the golf experience at Hunter Ranch:
Golf Digest 4 1/2 Stars - Since opening Hunter Ranch Golf Course has been awarded 4 to 4 1/2 stars every year by the readers of Golf Digest. Making it one the highest rated course in all of California in Golf Digest "Best Places to Play" edition. Hunter Ranch joins a select group of golf clubs in California to receive a 4 1/2 star rating for the quality of the overall golf experience.
Honors & Awards
- 4 to 4 1/2 Star Rating, Golf Digest, Best Places to Play
- Top 10 Customer Satisfaction Facility, National Golf Foundation, 2002
- Golf Value "Worth the Green Fee" Award for Central California, Greenskeeper.org
- California Top 50, California Golf, 1999
- Paso Robles Beautification Award
A look back to the beginning...Shades of Australia in Central California
Reprinted from Golf Magazine June 1995
Located in San Luis Obispo County's wine country two hours south of Pebble Beach and 25 miles east of Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Hunter ranch is a year old track that harks back to the classic designs of Alister Mackenzie--with a decidedly Aussie twist. Developed by the owner of Sandpiper and La Purisima, two Santa Barbara-area courses ranked among the top public layouts in the state.
Hunter Ranch is a true rarity: An affordable, high-quality, daily fee layout without a brand-name designer label. Co-designers Ken Hunter and Mike McGinnis, assisted by a pair of superintendents, moved very little dirt in creating a strategic layout routed through century-old blue oak trees. Dozens of flash-faced bunkers (the Mackenzie influence) and liberally contoured, hand-shaped bent grass greens, several of them sited well above fairway level, mark the design.
Overlooking the oak-lined fairways, none of which run parallel, are are clubhouse and restaurant buildings designed to resemble Australian outback ranch houses. Somehow, the rough redwood siding, tin roofs, and spacious covered porches fit in here.
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Praise for Thinking Small
"I am definitely the kind of person who very much appreciates the difficulty and value of looking at something everyone is familiar with in a fresh, new way. Candidly, at first I had very little interest in this book because I am so familiar with the VW/Porsche story. But to my delight, as I looked through it I found a fascinating new perspective on the events. Also many untold stories, such as the beginnings of Doyle Dane Bernbach, the greatest advertising agency of all time. My congratulations to Ms. Hiott for a marvelous piece of work."—Jerry Seinfeld, comedian
"Thinking Small is a delight—the improbable, wonderfully told tale of the Volkswagen Beetle, from its early days as Adolf Hitler's dream car to the beloved symbol of freedom and fun for millions of Americans. With her impeccable research and deep understanding of German and U.S. history and culture, Andrea Hiott does a superb job of bringing to life both the snub-nosed little car and the large cast of colorful characters who designed it, then made it one of the most coveted consumer objects in the world."—Lynne Olson, author of Citizens of London
"From Hitler's Germany to Woodstock, selling matzos to selling cars, and urban architecture to automotive design, in Thinking Small, Andrea Hiott takes readers on a wise and crafty ride over a wide and twisting narrative terrain. It's a journey that is deeply compelling, thought-provoking, and, not least, great fun."—Howard Blum, New York Times bestselling author of The Floor of Heaven and American Lightning


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Serving Up Fusion-Style Ramen—and More
Patrick Fleming BS '92, Brannon Riceci BS '92, and Tim Parsons BA '91
It's lunchtime in Portland's central east-side industrial district. Enticed by the aroma of slow-cooked meats, fresh vegetables, and handmade noodles, hungry diners step up to Boke Bowl's counter to place their orders. Their selections are served up hot, fresh, and fast at communal tables in a modern urban setting.
"We create interesting one-bowl meals with exotic flavors," says Brannon Riceci, general manager of Boke (pronounced Boh-key) Bowl. "We aim to be inclusive and offer something for everyone—meat, chicken, fish, eggs, vegan, gluten-free, seasonal, and children's options."
Boke Bowl's signature ramen noodles are handmade each morning by chef Patrick Fleming. Arriving by 7:30 a.m., he rolls out dough for up to 250 bowls of ramen and slices it into sheets, passing them through a pasta cutter before gently hanging the noodles up to dry. Fleming then starts simmering a number of fresh stocks called dashi: slow-cooked pulled pork, seafood miso with olive oil–poached shrimp, duck with duck confit, and caramelized fennel with Japanese eggplant.
Lunch guests can add slow-poached eggs, pork belly, house-brined and smoked tofu, cornmeal-crusted oysters, or buttermilk fried chicken to their ramen bowls. Handmade steamed buns are another crowd pleaser, topped with eggplant, pork, chicken, mushrooms, pork belly, or peanut butter and jelly.
"Everything is made in house daily except our gluten-free vegan yam noodles, which we buy fresh from a local company," says Fleming. "The process is enormously labor intensive. We're fortunate to have a dedicated crew."
The menu, which now includes Thursday night Boke Bird dinners featuring Korean fried chicken, is Fleming's brainchild.
"During middle school, I lived in New Orleans with my family," he says. "I learned to love one-pot meals like gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish étouffée."
At Lewis & Clark, Fleming was a biology major who fell in love with art. He channeled his creativity into cooking and attended the California Culinary Institute in San Francisco. After more than five years as a chef in Portland, he landed a job at the Oregon Golf Club in West Linn, where he began experimenting with diverse cooking styles and cuisines.
Sensing the time was right to venture out on his own, he called Riceci, whom he knew from college, to taste his ramen dishes and to consider partnering with him to open a restaurant. They also contacted fellow alum Tim Parsons, whom they knew had many contacts in Portland's restaurant scene, to help promote and launch Boke Bowl.
"We had to start out slowly and build a following," says Riceci, a former pilot and aircraft manager with a penchant for problem solving. "We couldn't immediately afford to quit our jobs."
Boke Bowl began as a pop-up restaurant, taking over established restaurants during the hours they were closed for business. Working off a negotiated profit split, they gained a following for their own cuisine and introduced the "borrowed" restaurants to a new clientele.
Social media was the mainstay of Boke Bowl's marketing campaign during its pop-up phase. Fleming had an established audience for his blog, the Culinary Addict (the name refers both to his passion for food and his recovery from substance abuse). He was also adept on Twitter, while Parsons focused on Facebook. Together, they created an online buzz, hosting monthly dinner parties and revealing each new pop-up location only a week in advance.
Last November, Boke Bowl opened as a brick-and-mortar restaurant at 1028 SE Water Avenue.
"Because of social media, the 20- to 30-something crowd was initially a big part of our clientele," says Riceci. "During the holiday season, they felt comfortable bringing in their parents. We knew then that we'd struck a good balance—by not being too cool to be accessible."
Humbled by their success, Fleming and Riceci remind themselves to pause and enjoy the fruits of their labor, to find equilibrium between a blossoming business and fulfilling personal lives.
Yet visions for the future of Boke Bowl continue bubbling to the surface. They are entertaining thoughts of expanding their brand, of possibly branching out with stand-alone Boke Buns shops, Boke Bird chicken dinners, and Boke Bites catering.
Parsons is particularly focused on establishing copromotions with other restaurants and nonprofits, like Taste of the Nation in May, which benefited Oregon food banks and other hunger initiatives.
His consulting firm, Silent Partner Pdx, specializes in photography, event production, and social media management. He once ran the Rusty Nail on campus and, for a decade, managed restaurants in New York.
Promoting Boke Bowl as a place to host private parties and events is another of Parson's priorities. And in the spirit of giving back, he's reaching out to up-and-coming chefs, offering the restaurant as a pop-up space.
"I see Portland as a foodie amusement park," says Parsons. "Each restaurant is like one of the rides, one of the roller coasters. The better we all are, the more the park benefits."
—by Pattie Pace


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Kim Cody, president of the Greater Whitestone Taxpayer Civic Association, said he began hearing the whipping of low flying helicopter blades early last spring at his home on 12th Avenue between 149th and 150th streets.
"It's mostly during the weekend," Cody said. "You're just sitting in the backyard and trying to have a conversation, and you have to just stop and the kids are constantly looking up at them."
At peak hours over the weekend, Cody says they pass over his home, disrupting family outings and barbecues every five minutes.
State Senator Tony Avella and Assemblyman Mike Simanowitz were joined by members of the Malba Gardens Civic Association and Whitestone residents on Monday afternoon to call for a review of helicopter routes over the neighborhood.
"Residents in this area who have already been dealing with a significant increase in airplane noise are now being saddled with an equally unbearable increase in helicopter noise," Avella said.
According to Avella, there is currently no real oversight for helicopter routes or security at heliports.
Avella and Simanowitz recently wrote a letter to the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), The Eastern Region Helicopter Council, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security asking for a meeting to discuss the lack of security and oversight of helicopter routes.
So far, only the Eastern Region Helicopter Council has reached out willing to meet and discuss the issue.
"There must be true accountability from our government to clearly define security parameters so the public is protected, as well as alleviating the noise pollution for our constituents," Simanowitz said.
Linda Ermann lives on 150th Street between 3rd and 5th avenues, and has noticed that a majority of the helicopters are headed out toward Long Island on Friday afternoons.
"It can be every 20 minutes, but on a holiday weekend forget about it," she said. "They're like a string of pearls."


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Posted by Editor on 06/21/98
Rossner Wins Final Stage Of Hewlett-Packard International Women's Challenge
(courtesy USA Cycling)
BOISE, Idaho -- For the second time in two days, a German edged an American as the Hewlett-Packard International Women's Challenge finished Sunday.
Petra Rossner (Office Max) beat Karen Bliss Livingston (Saturn) over the final 200 meters into Hyde Park after the 121-rider field had raced 39 miles from Emmett.
By finishing with the lead field, Linda Jackson (Saeco-Timex) won the overall title by 50 seconds over Valentina Polkhanova (Office Depot).
After a brief eight-rider break, which formed after the final mountain sprint, was absorbed, it was apparent that the field was going to come to the finish line in one group.
"The sprint started with 10km to go," Livingston said. "It was a gigantic wind-up. Everybody was there. It was hard to stay up front."
At the beginning of the final kilometer, Ina Teutenberg (Office Depot), winner of yesterday's Idaho Statehouse Criterium, was at the front, followed by Rossner and Livingston. With 200 meters to go, Rossner jumped to right, while Livingston went left. It was quickly apparent that Rossner had the edge, enough so that Teutenberg threw her arms up in celebration of her countrywoman's victory.
"She sprinted and I sprinted and we met in front and I won by a wheel," Rossner said.
Rossner's victory means that for the first time in the 14-year history of this elite women's race, no American won a single stage. Mari Holden (Office Depot) was the top American finisher in 13th place overall. (Editor's Note: Canada had two in the top 10!)
Jackson used another strong team effort to keep the leader's jersey.
"They were top notch," she said. "They were all over everything. At one point, I was in the wind chasing and Pam Schuster said, ŒNo, Linda, let me do that.'"
The effort was reflected among the Saeco-Timex squad.
"The week has just taken its toll on us," said Kendra Wenzel, the team captain.
Stage Five, Emmett to Hyde Park, June 21, 39 miles
1. PETRA ROSSNER (OFFICE MAX), Germany, one hr, 36 mins, 14 secs;
2. Karen Bliss Livingston (Saturn), Gainesville, Fla., s.t.;
3. Svetlana Samokhvalova (Russian National), Russia, s.t.;
4. Evi Gensheimer (Longo-Ebly), Germany, s.t.;
5. Anna Wilson (Australia), Australia, s.t.;
6. Pam Schuster (Saeco- Timex), Northridge, Calif., s.t.;
7. Diana Ziliute (HP Toner), Lithuania, s.t.;
8. Edita Pucinskaite (Boise Cascade), Lithuania, s.t.;
9. Ina Teutenberg (Office Depot), Germany, s.t.;
10. Heide Van de Vijver (Hydro Quebec), Belgium, s.t.
Final GC
1. LINDA JACKSON (SAECO-TIMEX), Nepean, Ont., Canada, 11 hrs, 11 mins, 42 secs
2. Valentina Polkhanova (Office Depot), Russia, @:50;
3. Diana Ziliute (HP Toner), Lithuania, @1:15;
4. Jeannie Longo (Longo-Ebly), France, @1:22;
5. Rasa Polikeviciute (HP Toner), Lithuania, @1:25;
6. Edita Pucinskaite (Boise Cascade), Lithuania, @1:37;
7. Alessandra Cappellotto (Boise Cascade), Italy, @1:39;
8. Meike de Bruijn (Dutch National), Netherlands, @2:07;
9. Jolanta Polikeviciute (HP Toner), Lithuania, @2:08;
10. Alison Sydor (Canadian National), N. Vancouver, B.C., Canada, @2:05
Team Overall: HP Toner.
Points Jersey: Diana Ziliute (HP Toner), Lithuania.
Mountain Jersey: Mari Holden (Office Depot), Colorado Springs, Colo.
Sprint Jersey: Anna Wilson (Australia), Australia.
Best Young Rider: Diana Ziliute (HP Toner), Lithuania.
Note: We will have full canadian results tomorrow,
Beauce Stage 5 and 6
While the last two stages had no affect on general classification for the top five, they did provide some very exciting racing, particularly by Canadian riders. Stage 5, held yesterday evening, was a criterium through the streets of St Georges de Beauce. Prior to the race, a heavy downpour threatened to create havoc on the tricky course, but luckily the skies cleared and the riders rode on damp streets for the first few laps before they dried up. The racers faced a short 15% grade on each 1.6 kilometre lap - not what they were looking forward to after Mont Megantic the day before, and another tough stage the next day.
The race was the Peter Wedge Show. The Radio Energie rider attacked on the first lap, and on the second, and finally got away on the 12th (of 31). This time fellow Canadian Mark Walters (Mercury) went with him, and the two went quickly to 30 seconds. The duo managed to reach a maximum of 40 seconds on the field, with Radio Energie doing a fine job of blocking. While Walters and Wedge shared duties at the front, it was clearly Wedge who set the tempo. In the final few laps, the Czech ZVVZ team went to the front and began to reel them in. At the start of the last lap the gap was down to 17 seconds. Wedge was at the front pulling and manged to keep himself and Walters 10 seconds clear at the line, which Walters easily took. Wedge admitted to some disappointment concerning Walter's action: "I feel let down a bit; I thought he was more of a gentleman than that." Walters was having none of it: "we both did our share of work, and I sat on the last half lap - that's what you do in a crit." Frank McCormack (Saturn) took the field sprint for third. There was no effect on the general classification, other than to move Wedge from 15th to 14th and Walters 21st to 19th.
The 180 kilometre final stage was held under very hot conditions - mid 30's celcius. As an indication of how much the amount of racing and the pace was affecting everyone: 135 started the Grand Prix, 72 were on the line for the final stage, and 62 finished (the final 7 between 10 and 30 minutes down). The expectation was that there would be a "suicide break" early on, but that the race would come down to the final 3 laps of the 4.5 kilometre finishing circuit; which included a punishing 1 kilometre climb - the final 500 metres between 15% and 18%.
This is precisely what happened. Joshua Thorton (USA National) went away in the first 5 kilometres and was quickly joined by Dominique Perras (Espoirs de Laval). It quickly became apparent that Thorton wasn't up to the task, and he was dropped at the 25 kilometre mark. At that point, Perras had 1:20 on the pack, and was looking strong. By the 40 kilometre mark he was up to 3 minutes, and at the first of the Mountain Climbers primes he was at nearly 4 minutes. Meanwhile, another Canadian - Chad Kozak (Bows/Republik) was coming up. He caught Thornton shortly after the KoM (King of the Mountain) and finally caught up to Perras at the 78 kilometre mark. Meanwhile, things were not going too well in the pack - except for Saturn, that is. A crash on the descent after the KoM took Mike Engleman (Navigators) out of the race. Saturn was controlling the pace extremely well - keeping the pace high enough to discourage serious breakaway attempts, and keeping the existing break at around the two to two and a half minute mark.
Shortly after Thornton was caught (and spit out the back), another Canadian took a flyer - mountain biker Josh Hall, riding for Team Jeep/Brielle. "Our team hasn't gotten a lot of exposure all week. This was a 'what if' move - I just wanted to see what would happen."
What happened is that Hall motored up to the break pretty smartly, catching them at the 100 kilometre mark. Working together well, the trio went back up to 1:45. However, Kozak blew after the second KoM and dropped off, abandoning shortly afterwards. The end was in sight for the break, it was just a matter of how long Saturn would leave them out to roast. Hall and Perras did not give in easily though, manging to stay away until the 152 kilometre point - meaning Perras had been out in the front for 146 kilometres; a superb ride.
Now the race began to get serious - the field of approximately 50 was entering the finishing circuit. saturn went to the front and stayed there. The high tempo they set on the first of 4 climbs brought the group down to 25. The second ascent went the same, although David Clinger (Mercury) - the top Under 23 rider in the race - jumped. He was quickly brought back under control by Saturn. On the third climb, a flurry of attacks were tried, but the only successful one was by Sylvain Beauchamps (Radio Energie), who launched his just before the start finish line and quickly gained 10 seconds. The Czech squad ZVVZ immediately went to the front to chase him down, assisted by Navigators. The Czechs were thought to be particularly anxious to win this final stage, since the were the only one of the major teams not to have won a stage so far. They were successful in bringing back Beauchamps just before the final climb, and successful in taking the stage as well. The finish couldn't really be called a sprint - not on the grade the riders were riding up. However, Tomas Konecny (ZVVZ) proved his worthiness to be wearing the Climber's Jersey by beating out David Clinger at the line. Top Canadian in the stage was Beauchamps in 11th.
Stage 6 - St Georges de Beauce to St Georges de Beauce, 180 km
1. Tomas Konecny (CZE) ZVVZ 4:50:20
2. David Clinger (USA) Mercury
3. Tomasz Brozyna (POL) Mroz
4. Andrzei Sypytkowski (POL) Mroz
5. Frank McCormack (USA) Saturn
11. Sylvain Beauchamps (CAN) Radio Energie all s.t.
17. Peter Wedge (CAN) Radio Energie at 0:25
18. Mark Walters (CAN) Mercury 0:30
20. Andrew Randell (CAN) Jet Fuel 1:11
21. Jacques Landry (CAN) Radio Energie 2:02
22. Neil Grover (CAN) Canadian National s.t.
25. Pierre Chevrier (CAN) Radio Energie 3:43
27. Etienne Tremblay (CAN) Espoirs de Laval
28. Jonathan Bolduc (CAN) Espoirs de Laval both s.t.
30. Jonathan Tremblay (CAN) Espoirs de Laval 3:44
Final GC
1. Levi Leipheimer (USA) Saturn 20:02:56
2. Sypytkowski at 0:36
3. Artour Babaitsev (RUS) ZVVZ 0:50
4. Thurlow Rogers (USA) Mercury 1:48
5. McCormack 2:56
13. Wedge 5:41
14. Landry 6:08
16. Beauchamps 6:36
18. Walters 7:37
20. Randell 11:08
21. Eric Wohlberg (CAN) Espoirs de Laval 11:14
26. Chevrier 13:58
28. Grover 16:00
29. Antoine Varghese (CAN) Jet Fuel 17:34
Note: We have been promised full results by e-mail - if we get them, we will post them. Also going up tomorrow; final stage photos!
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My grandfather once told my father that he'd rather my father smoke cigarettes than ever lie to him, and my father passed that sentiment on to me. The coo of a mourning dove fills my heart with a nostalgia I may never understand. I have two cats, but I don't consider myself a 'cat person'. Dogs are great too, but they don't bury their own poop, and they will let a perfectly good cadaver go to waste for no other reason than it belongs to their recently deceased owner. My mother told me when I was young that my handwriting grades didn't matter, and now I can rarely read my own handwritten notes. If I grew up to be a doctor, this anecdote would be amusing. My friends and I used to be afraid of an evil spirit in Clint's basement, but it turned out that it was just sleep paralysis. I once ate a Dixie cup full of mayonnaise for ten dollars at a party, and later drank a half-gallon of whole milk every day for two years during business school. Now I avoid both.
Justin Scott has hosted 106 Episodes.
Episode 112: Glowing in the Light of a Two Girls One Cup Subreddit
January 27th, 2018 | 46 mins 2 secs
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A twenty-something Reddit user discovers not every household is equipped with a poop knife, former Facebook VP apologizes for initializing the downfall of civilization, and a Thai cosmetic surgery shop makes headlines for its penis bleaching.
Episode 111: "Kick 'Em While They're Dead"
January 9th, 2018 | 48 mins 50 secs
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Trump reassures the nation of his mental stability through a series of unhinged tweets, the New York Times throws shade at deceased Mormon president, and Mike and Justin discuss media bias and echo chambers.
Episode 110: 'Morality Chicken'
December 31st, 2017 | 54 mins 35 secs
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Russian immigrants "ruin" grits, Justin corrects his philosophy on tipping, Mike introduces a new pornographic genre to a crowd, and Donald Trump eats like a poor person's idea of a rich person.
Episode 109: 'Marble Play and Rowboating'
December 23rd, 2017 | 55 mins 20 secs
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Mike and Justin discuss the ethics of onanism, patriotism and various other isms.
Episode 108: "Schrödinger's Hot or Not", with Special Guest John Buttram
December 14th, 2017 | 1 hr 8 mins
Mike visits a gay bar and learns exactly how hot (or not) he is, Roy Moore almost becomes a senator, woman claims she's had sex with 20 ghosts, and John learns to use food to assert his control over a Boy Scout.
Episode 107: 'Fudge Punking'
December 4th, 2017 | 49 mins 2 secs
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Trumped Up returns.
Episode 106: 'Well-behaved Bobblehead'
November 29th, 2017 | 34 mins 19 secs
Mike and Justin discuss birth, death and hypothetical gay sex.
Episode 105: 'Impossibly Flirtatious'
November 20th, 2017 | 53 mins 59 secs
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Roy Moore, Louis C.K., Boy Scout miscellany and 280-character tweets.
Episode 104: 'I Don't Care to Discuss This'
November 11th, 2017 | 1 hr 19 secs
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Mike describes a faith discussion cut short with an estranged friend and the Boy Scouts of America's new policy allowing girls to participate.
Episode 103: Mike's Mission Journal Ep. 3
November 5th, 2017 | 23 mins
The guys take a week off and fill the void with an episode from our Patrons-only podcast, Mike's Mission Journal.
Episode 102: 'Meatloaf Mondays'
October 29th, 2017 | 52 mins 16 secs
Mike and Justin explore the line between honesty and provocation.
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October 18th, 2017 | 1 hr 6 mins
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Trump offers his thoughts on the Las Vegas massacre, Mike defends politicizing a tragedy, California school flutes get contaminated with semen given to California students, and an historic grain silo is converted into cylindrical art galleries.
Episode 100: 'Trypophotastic', with Special Guest Avery Ash
October 12th, 2017 | 49 mins 22 secs
BYU students get caffeinated soda, NFL players' protests are contrasted with Tim Tebow's prayerful touchdown celebrations, and 'hepeating' is the new mansplaining.
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October 1st, 2017 | 59 mins 40 secs
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Trump calls out racists on Twitter, the Mad Pooper terrorizes Colorado Springs, 12 ways to know you're brainwashed, sign language interpreter falls back on gibberish, and subversive MTA ads make a point.
Episode 98: 'Modified Basset Hound', with Special Guest Konrad Vernor
September 17th, 2017 | 1 hr 4 mins
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Ted Cruz's Twitter account likes a porn video, Florida sheriff warns against shooting into the hurricane, alt-right violence is compared to "communist flag wavers", a date goes south after a bathroom mishap, and Katerina Kamprani creates utterly useless art objects.
Episode 97: 'Cripple Dogs', with Special Guest Bo Quintana
September 9th, 2017 | 51 mins 55 secs
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Bo shares his dogspotting philosophy, Trump makes a repeat visit to Houston, Mayor Elijah Daniel outlaws heterosexuality in Hell, Mike argues about ghosts with an old acquaintance, poorly delivered package traps couple in apartment, Bored Panda finds art in worn-out everyday things.


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Ukraine skeptical about talks; 6 soldiers killed
KIEV, Ukraine -- Germany's foreign minister tried to broker a quick launch of talks between Ukraine's central government and pro-Russia separatists yet Ukraine was skeptical Tuesday and fighting claimed six more lives in the restive east.
Six Ukrainian servicemen were ambushed and killed and eight others wounded Tuesday afternoon outside the town of Kramatorsk, the defense ministry said. They were attacked by at least 30 insurgents using grenade launchers and automatic weapons, it said in a statement.
Kramatorsk is in the Donetsk region, one of two in eastern Ukraine that declared independence on Monday.
Speaking at Kiev's main airport, German envoy Frank-Walter Steinmeier said he came to support efforts to arrange a dialogue between Ukraine's central government in Kiev and its pro-Russia opponents in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions that form the nation's eastern industrial heartland. Pro-Russia insurgents in those regions have seized government buildings and clashed with government forces for the past month.
Steinmeier's trip is part of the road map for settling Ukraine's crisis laid out by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, a trans-Atlantic security group.
The OSCE plan calls on all sides to refrain from violence and urges amnesty for those involved in the unrest as well as talks on decentralization and the status of the Russian language. It envisages a quick launch of high-level round tables across the country bringing together national lawmakers and representatives of the central government and the regions.
But Ukrainian officials sounded skeptical Tuesday about the OSCE plan.
Speaking in Brussels, acting Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk thanked the Vienna-based OSCE but said Ukraine has drawn up its own "road map" for ending the crisis and noted the people of his country should settle the issue themselves.
Russia, meanwhile, called Tuesday for a swift implementation of the OSCE plan, saying its demand to end violence means that Kiev should stop its military operation to recapture buildings in the east, lift its blockade of cities and towns, pull its forces from eastern regions and release all insurgents.
"We are demanding (they) stop intimidating civilians by using force or threatening to use it," Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
It added that it expects separatists in Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk regions to respond in kind if Kiev does.
Russia also urged the United States and the European Union to persuade authorities in Kiev to prioritize discussions of giving more powers to Ukraine's regions ahead of the country's May 25 presidential vote.
Yevhen Perebiynis, spokesman for the Ukrainian foreign ministry, lamented Tuesday that the OSCE deal does not specifically oblige Russia to do anything. The Ukrainian government and the West have accused Russia of fomenting the mutiny in the east to derail Ukraine's presidential vote and possibly grab more land.
"The de-escalation of the situation directly depends on whether Russia will stop sponsoring the terrorists, withdraw its troops from the border or whether it will call on terrorists lay down the arms and vacate the building they have seized," Perebiynis said in comments carried by the Interfax Ukraine news agency.
The separatists held a referendum Sunday and claimed that about 90 percent of those who voted in Donetsk and Luhansk backed sovereignty. The two regions declared independence on Monday and those in Donetsk even asked to join Russia.
Ukraine's acting president called the vote a sham and Western governments said it violated international law.
The Kremlin has shown no immediate intention of annexing eastern Ukraine like it did the strategic Crimean Peninsula in March. Instead, Moscow has pushed for talks between Ukraine's central government and eastern regions on Ukraine's future -- suggesting that Russia prefers a political rather than a military solution to its worst standoff with the West since the Cold War.
The interim government in Kiev had been hoping the May 25 presidential vote would unify the country behind a new, democratically chosen leadership. But Ukraine's crisis could grow even worse if regions start rejecting the presidential election. The insurgents in Luhansk have already said they wouldn't hold the presidential vote.
Serhiy Taruta, the Kiev-appointed governor of the Donetsk region, on Tuesday urged the Ukrainian parliament to authorize a June 15 vote to help the regions gain more powers while still remaining part of Ukraine.
While he dismissed Sunday's separatist vote as an "opinion poll," Taruta said everyone in Ukraine, including those in the rebellious east, "should hear answers to the questions that they are concerned about."
Taruta said key issues include devolving more powers to local authorities, creating municipal police forces and approving a broader use of languages other than Ukrainian.
Insurgents, meanwhile, said unidentified assailants fired at a car carrying Valery Bolotov, a separatist leader in Luhansk. Bolotov was hospitalized with wounds but they were not life-threatening, the insurgents said. Bolotov was the one who announced independence Monday for his region.
Vladimir Isachenkov in Moscow, Peter Leonard in Donetsk and John-Thor Dahlburg in Brussels contributed to this report.


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Lego The Hobbit to Journey Towards Release in 2014
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The Lego Group have officially announced that Lego The Hobbit will be released consoles and handhelds in 2014. Was this journey an unexpected one? Probably not.
A press release points to the game debuting in Spring 2014 on PC, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, 3DS, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. The game will feature events from 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' and the upcoming 'The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug.' Players will be able to step into the shoes (or hairy feet), of Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the Grey and Thorin Oakenshield and Company as they head towards Erebor to reclaim their homeland.
One of the character skills hinted at in the press release is the ability to use the portly Bombur as a trampoline in order to "belly-bounce" away from harm. Some locations were also teased, such as Bag End, the High Pass over The Misty Mountains, Goblin-town, Mirkwood and Rivendell.
Tom Stone, Managing Director at TT Games, said, "We are thrilled to depict the characters and environments of Peter Jackson's Middle-earth in Lego form with the Lego The Hobbit videogame. Our family-friendly take on these thrilling adventures will have kids and parents playing and laughing together as they build and explore in Lego Middle-earth."
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CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. - At least three adults died when a Mississippi school bus full of high school students collided head-on with an 18-wheeler Tuesday afternoon in Calhoun County, NBC station WTVA of Tupelo reported.
Fewer than 10 students were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said, lowering their initial estimates that more than 60 were hurt.
The big-rig driver was among the dead, Mississippi Department of Public Safety spokesman John Kalahar told The Associated Press.
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Two teachers on the bus were killed, NBC station WMC of Memphis, Tenn., said.
Calhoun County Coroner Jerry Fleming told NBC News two buses were involved. The semitrailer appeared to have sideswiped one and hit the other head-on, he said.
The accident happened at a bridge along Highways 8 and 9, south of Calhoun City, officials told WTVA.
The school bus from Ackerman High School in Choctaw County was returning from a senior trip to the University of Mississippi in Oxford, said NBC station WMC.


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Berkeley For All Candidates' Forum
McGee Avenue Baptist Church in Berkeley, Thursday
Friday September 28, 2012 - 04:31:00 PM
On Thursday, October 4, 2012, Berkeley residents are expected to pack the sanctuary of McGee Avenue Baptist church in Berkeley. They will come to hear from candidates running for public office in the city of Berkeley. Much is at stake and every Berkeley voter must make an informed decision when they come out to vote on November 6.
Confirmed Mayoral Candidates:
Mayor Tom Bates, Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi, Jacquelyn McCormick, Zachary Running Wolf and Kriss Worthington.
Confirmed City Council District 2:
Adolfo A. Cabral, Denisha DeLane and Darryl Moore.
Confirmed City Council District 3:
Maxwell Anderson and Dmitri Belser.
Confirmed City Council District 5:
Laurie Capitelli and Sophie Hahn.
City Council District 6:
No show.
Confirmed School Board Directors:
Judy Appel, Norma J. F. Harrison, Tracy Hollander and Beatriz Leyva-Cutler.
Each candidate will have the opportunity to answer questions drafted by the community. At the end of the forum the candidates will have time to interact with the audience.
Who: Berkeley Organizing Congregations for Action (BOCA).
What: Community candidate's forum for Berkeley voters to make an inform decision on the November 6 elections.
Where: McGee Avenue Baptist Church
1640 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
When: Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Why: There is much at stake at the local and state level. Important ballot measures that will decide the prosperity of our community. Berkeley voters must make an inform decision when they vote on November 6.
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Berkeley Organizing Congregations for Action (BOCA) is a non-profit, faith based organization of 18 member congregations representing over 10,000 Berkeley families. We are a multi-Ethnic, cross-cultural, inter-faith and inter-racial group of ordinary people learning to become "leaders" in our community by putting our faith into action. We provide training in community organizing in order to empower our leaders to become activists for positive change in the areas of parent engagement in the public schools, health insurance for all Berkeley and California residents, fair and affordable housing for our families, just immigrant policies, and community safety.Trained BOCA leaders work to deepen relationships with public officials in order to achieve and uphold justice, Equality and dignity for every member of our community.


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Discord likely over ratifying women's rights pact
By DAVID CRARY, AP National Writer David Crary, Ap National Writer 2 hrs 52 mins ago
Discord likely over ratifying women's rights pact
By DAVID CRARY, AP National Writer David Crary, Ap National Writer 2 hrs 52 mins ago
NEW YORK – A global women's rights treaty completed 30 years ago has a better-than-ever chance for U.S. Senate ratification this year, yet the hunt for the needed 67 favorable votes is likely to incur the wrath of activists on both the left and right.
Known as CEDAW (SEE-daw), the treaty's formal name is the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Since its adoption by the U.N. General Assembly in 1979, all but eight of the 192 U.N. members have become a party to it — the United States is one of the holdouts, along with Sudan, Somalia, Qatar, Iran, Nauru, Palau and Tonga.
This year, with CEDAW-supporting Democrats holding power in Washington, Sen. Barbara Boxer plans a concerted effort to seek ratification as part of her agenda for a new Foreign Relations subcommittee chairmanship overseeing global women's issues.
"We've waited long enough," said Boxer, D-Calif. "All these years later, there's no excuse for not ratifying this critical convention to shine a light on women's rights around the world.
"It's a shame that the U.S. stands with countries such as Iran, Sudan and Somalia in failing to ratify the treaty."
"It's a shame that the U.S. stands with countries such as Iran, Sudan and Somalia in failing to ratify the treaty."
As the world observes International Women's Day on Sunday, scores of domestic and global human rights and women's groups are hoping that Boxer succeeds. However, the quest for ratification faces not only long-standing opposition from many conservatives, but also a relatively new challenge from a vocal faction of liberal activists who fear the treaty will be burdened with damaging, politically expedient exceptions.
From the right, U.S. opponents of CEDAW contend that ratification could lead to legalized prostitution, increased government interference in family matters, and abolition of remaining restrictions on abortion. They also question the value of joining a treaty that has been ratified by countries such as Saudi Arabia, where women cannot vote or drive.
"The treaty is worse than useless," said Wendy Wright of Concerned Women for America. "It gives legitimacy to regimes that are committing some of the worst abuses against women."
Wright promised a vigorous fight against CEDAW, which she depicted as "the Equal Rights Amendment on steroids."
On the left, there is growing apprehension that Democratic leaders in the Senate, who need Republican votes to get the treaty ratified, will be willing to add various reservations, understandings and declarations — known as RUDs — that some activists feel would be harmful.
"It would be an important signal to the world that we adopt this critical convention without limitations that exempt the U.S. from coverage and responsibility for the treatment of women," said Kim Gandy, president of the National Organization for Women. "It sends a kind of 'ugly American' signal that we expect to hold other countries to a standard that we're not willing to accept for ourselves."
Boxer said her subcommittee will start hearings this year with a "clean" version of the treaty, but aides said it's almost certain some RUDs will be added as a step toward winning enough votes. The subcommittee is awaiting input on that subject from the Obama administration, which supports the treaty.
In 1994 and 2002, when the treaty came before the Senate but failed to win ratification, a total of 11 RUDs were added. Among them were stipulations that CEDAW could not compel U.S. women to serve in military combat units, could not be used to interfere with private conduct, and could not force the United States to provide paid maternity leave.
One of the most contentious RUDs — likely to be revived this year — stipulates that nothing in CEDAW should be interpreted as creating a right to abortion.
Janet Benshoof, president of the New York-based Global Justice Center, called this provision "the most deceptive."
"This language is touted as neutral or benign but is not," she wrote in a recent essay. "This language can and has been used as an anti-abortion weapon."
Because of pressure to shy away from abortion, Benshoof said, U.N. and other agencies have even been unwilling to raise the idea of offering abortions to girls impregnated by rapists in Sudan's war-torn Darfur region.
Benshoof contended that a treaty encumbered by such RUDs "poses even more danger than continued U.S. isolation."
Another New York-based women's rights group, MADRE, has similar concerns and is launching a campaign to get a "clean" version of the treaty ratified.
"Most senators don't understand that the treaty could actually do harm" if accompanied by certain reservations, said Yifat Susskind, MADRE's communications director.
"The argument you'll hear is that it's better for the U.S. to at least be in the game, even with a weaker CEDAW," she said. "I don't buy that argument ... What you're compromising on is so integral that you really would be selling the principles of what you're trying to."
Opinions are sharply divided over the tangible impact that CEDAW has had internationally, in part because the committee that monitors treaty compliance cannot enforce its recommendations.
Nonetheless, CEDAW supporters say the treaty has been valuable in numerous countries in expanding property rights and political rights, developing domestic violence policies, and improving education for girls.
The treaty does not require legalization of prostitution, although the monitoring committee has recommended decriminalization in some countries so that women who are victims of sexual slavery and trafficking won't be deterred from seeking help from authorities.
If Boxer's subcommittee votes for ratifying the treaty, it would then advance to the full Foreign Relations Committee chaired by Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass.
Kerry is "extremely supportive of stronger international frameworks for promoting global equality and women's empowerment," said committee spokesman Frederick Jones. "He is looking at a number of draft bills and international instruments and will support the most effective avenues to accomplish his ideals."
On the Net:
U.N. treaty: http://un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/
Treaty opponents: http://tinyurl.com/aknv77
Treaty supporters: http://www.womenstreaty.org/
Posted by: Jerin Alam,
President, Hunter Women's Rights Coalition (HWRC)
What do YOU think? Should this treaty be ratified?
On the Net:
U.N. treaty: http://un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/
Treaty opponents: http://tinyurl.com/aknv77
Treaty supporters: http://www.womenstreaty.org/
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New: Grey Panthers Host Berkeley Mayor Candidates in Forum
The Berkeley-East Bay Gray Panthers' monthly meeting filled the North Berkeley Senior Center large meeting room with reporters, photographers, and senior citizens-elders-boomers on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 afternoon. Maggie Kuhn —she who contended that "Power should not be concentrated in the hands of so few, and powerlessness in the hands of so many"— would have been pleased with the turn-out and how the Meet the Candidates for Berkeley Mayor forum was conducted.
The event had been noted in the Panthers September Newsletter and the Planet's Election Section and Senior Power column. It began almost on time. Panthers Co-Convenor Margot Smith greeted the goodly crowd, and Moderator George Lippman of the Berkeley Peace and Justice Commission checked that the sound amplification was working well (much appreciated by everyone, including this 86-year old, hearing-impaired reporter) and then clarified the procedure.
Opening statements, questions provided on cards by audience members, and concluding questions were addressed by mayoral candidates Jacqueline McCormick, Kriss Worthington, Tom Bates, Zachary Running Wolf, and Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi (left-to-right on stage) as they presented their positions and discussed their visions for Berkeley.
Four areas of questioning provided the framework of concerns of senior citizens and disabled persons: housing, transportation, city Council meetings, and positions on Measures S and T. (Seniors' health was not specified, but their transportation and housing undergird their health.) There were too many "you guys," but what can you do.
Tom Bates pushed his having been Berkeley Mayor for ten years, dropped names several times, and pointed to school system successes. Kriss Worthington pushed his sixteen years on Council. Zachary Running Wolf refreshingly named names of two developers who should be penalized—Ali Kashani and Patrick Kennedy. Jacqueline McCormick noted developers must contribute to the Housing Trust Fund. In the budget discussion. She was first to point out that social services for seniors have been cut back by 57%. Service center and parking citations management were identified several times as problems.
A question card from the audience confounded Section 8, the Berkeley Housing Authority (i.e., Authorities I and II) and so-called affordable housing, to which an entire forum could be devoted. The possibility of CVS opening in the old, now vacant, Andronico's Market location on Telegraph Avenue was mentioned; likewise, construction of a student dormitory next to Stuart Pratt Manor on Durant Avenue (senior/disabled housing now being rehabilitated).
Beginning in June 2012, an invitation has been included in each Senior Power column: All candidates for election are welcome to share statements of their accomplishments and plans vis a vis senior citizens and elders. Individual invitations were also sent to candidates for Berkeley Mayor and City Council.
I have received one statement, from Sophie Hahn, candidate for City Council, District 5. None of the other mayoral and councilor candidates has provided a statement. What might be concluded from this? Several things, possibly… depending on one's reading interests, politics, income, and demographics. And of course, depending on any regard you may or may not have for a Senior Power column. Or, is it possible that thirteen candidates consider that they have no accomplishments and plans vis a vis senior citizens?
Of fourteen candidates for Mayor and Council memberships, apparently there is one who is concerned with seniors' health, housing, transportation. She is not running for the office of Berkeley mayor. Three are: Kriss Worthington,Tom Bates and Jacquelyn McCormick.
Helen Rippier Wheeler is the Planet's "Senior Power" columnist.


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Wondering which careers will be around next year and beyond? Check out five careers projected to experience fast growth from 2010 to 2020.
By Terence Loose
If you're thinking of going back to school to prepare for a new career, we're betting you'd prefer if that career was still around in three to five years.
After all, with school being an investment of both time and money, it's probably a good idea to pick a field with a bright future.
To help, we looked at the U.S. Department of Labor's job growth projections from 2010 to 2020. Since total U.S. employment is projected to increase by 14 percent, we only picked occupations with a projected growth rate double that – at 28 percent – or more.
From there, we sought the advice of Susan Heathfield, a management consultant and About.com's Guide to Human Resources.
Keep reading to learn more about five careers with a favorable employment forecast.
Growing Career #1: Market Research Analyst
Expected Job Growth 2010 to 2020: 41 percent*
Are you good at crunching data and doing research, but also love the creative world of marketing? Life as a market research analyst may be a perfect blend of both worlds.
Market research analysts could do everything from forecasting sales trends to measuring the usefulness of marketing strategies, examining data with statistical software, and putting together reports for clients or management, according to the U.S Department of Labor.
Growth Factors: Heathfield says the growth in this career is due to the added importance that businesses are putting on data collection.
"They have to analyze their customer data, the marketing data, the financial data, and customer feedback, and root the results into the organization," says Heathfield. "This is a huge trend that's going on right now. People who can do that analysis are going to have jobs."
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Education Options: Ready to pursue this hot career? "Market research analysts typically need a bachelor's degree in market research or a related field," according to the Department of Labor. But other analysts have experience in business administration or communications.
Growing Career #2: Personal Financial Advisor
Expected Job Growth 2010 to 2020: 32 percent*
Do people often come to you for advice, especially when it has to do with money? If you've always had a knack for smart investing and planning, consider pursuing a growing career as a personal financial advisor.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, personal financial advisors generally meet with their clients to help with investments, taxes, and insurance. They might also explain financial services, suggest investments, or sometimes even sell insurance.
Growth Factors: Both Heathfield and the Department of Labor agree that the aging baby boomer population is a major factor for this field's growth. With many businesses and state and local governments falling short in their pension plans, says the Department, more baby boomers will seek financial planning advice for retirement from these advisors.
"As long as personal financial advisors stay up on business trends and technology, I think this is a great field," adds Heathfield.
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Education Options: Intrigued by this growing field? Personal financial advisors generally need a bachelor's degree, says the Department. While employers typically don't specify a certain field of study, the Department notes that a degree in an area such as finance, economics, accounting, or business is good preparation.
Growing Career #3: Medical Assistant
Expected Job Growth 2010 to 2020: 31 percent*
Think a gig in the booming health care field is right for you? Consider pursuing a career as a medical assistant.
Medical assistants are a bit like the glue of a doctor's office. Why? Because they do a little bit of everything. In fact, they might perform a combination of administrative and clinical duties that include giving injections under doctor supervision, taking vital signs, answering phones, and managing medical records, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Growth Factors: One reason for growth in this area? The aging baby boomers who will need more preventive care. In turn, busier physicians will require more medical assistants to take care of routine administrative and clinical duties, says the Department of Labor.
Heathfield agrees, putting medical assistant in her group of health care professions that can't be outsourced. In fact, she believes this career will remain in demand for a long time to come.
"They can't be done on the phone; they're person-to-person services in the medical arena, so they'll be in high demand," she says.
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Education Options: Interested in pursuing this in-demand field? Although most states have no formal education requirements for medical assistants, says the Department, employers might prefer applicants with formal education. Consider earning a certificate or associate's degree in medical assisting.
Growing Career #4: Network Administrator
Expected Job Growth 2010 to 2020: 28 percent*
If every human needs health care, virtually every business needs computers. And if you are interested in managing a company's computer network, an in-demand career as a network administrator could be a good fit for you.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, network administrators "organize, install, and support an organization's computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems." This includes maintaining network and computer system security.
Growth Factors: With the increased use of computer systems, network administrators will continue to be in great demand.
"Every single company has a network of computers… data centers, data backups, data storage," says Heathfield. "There's so many network systems that are fundamental to the business world these days that you can't go wrong with this career choice."
And the Department of Labor adds that network administrators will be needed to strengthen network and system security in order to combat growing threats to information security.
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Education Options: Interested in this techie career? The Department says network administrators often need a bachelor's degree in a field related to computer or information science. But keep in mind that some positions require an associate's degree in a computer field with related work experience, according to the Department.
Growing Career #5: Dental Assistant
Expected Job Growth 2010 to 2020: 31 percent*
Want to play a role in improving dental care? Consider pursuing a career in the growing field of dental assisting.
Dental assistants could be responsible for everything from sterilizing dental equipment and helping dentists during procedures to managing patient records and making appointments, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Growing Factors: What has lead to this growth? Heathfield points to the fact that people are associating dental health more closely to general health. In turn, "as dental practices grow, dentists are relying on dental assistants more and more," she says.
And as current generations keep more of their original teeth, more dental treatment and dental assistance will be needed, adds the Department of Labor.
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Education Options: Want to prep to pursue this hot career? According to the Department, some states have no formal education requirements, while other states require dental assistants to graduate from an accredited program and pass an exam. Dental assisting programs can lead to a certificate or associate's degree, adds the Department.
*Potential job growth information is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm (visited July 12, 2012).


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