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Santa Barbara County Sheriff's deputies are attempting to locate several suspects wanted for committing crimes in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 2, 2014. In each of the incidents, the suspect fled before law enforcement arrived. The Sheriff's Office is requesting public assistance to help locate the suspects. It's unclear at this point if the crimes are related.
The first crime was reported at approximately 3:20 a.m. in the 6600 block of Sueno Rd. The victim was walking home when he was approached by a college-aged Hispanic male associated with a dark colored Infiniti. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the victim. When the victim was unable to provide the suspect with money or belongings, he fled the area. The victim further described the suspect as having a dark complexion, black hair and wearing a dark colored zip-up sweatshirt.
The second robbery occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. in the 6500 block of Sabado Tarde Rd. The victim reported being approached by a Hispanic college-aged male who was walking from the El Embarcadero area. The suspect approached the victim and asked if he had change for a $20. When the victim opened his wallet and showed him the change, the suspect removed a handgun from his back pants pocket, pointed it at the victim and demanded the money. The suspect took the cash and fled the area. The victim further described the suspect as approximately 5′ 9″ tall, 140 pounds with medium length curly, dark hair and dark skin. The suspect was wearing jeans and a dark sweater.
Also at approximately 3:30 a.m., a resident inside her apartment in the 6600 block of Abrego Rd. observed a Hispanic male in his late thirties standing on her patio looking at her. When the suspect saw her, he fled the area. The resident left the apartment and when she returned thirty minutes later her roommate reported waking up and finding a Hispanic male standing over her and masturbating. She screamed and the suspect kissed her on the face and fled out the back door. The roommate described the male as dark skinned with a shaved head, about 5'6″ tall and 220 pounds. He was wearing a baggy white t-shirt and baggy blue plaid shorts.
If you have information on any of these cases, please call the Sheriff's Anonymous Tip Line at (805) 681-4171.


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This week People For the American Way released a new report on the importance of the Supreme Court in the 2012 presidential election.
With less than a week until Election Day, the report highlights what is at stake for the future of the Supreme Court and its impact on the lives of individual Americans. Covering the potential impact on issues ranging from civil rights and workplace fairness to laws about money in politics and basic voting rights, the report examines pivotal court cases decided by the Roberts Court and analyzes the likely impacts of a Court shaped by Governor Mitt Romney.
As Romney himself notes, a Romney Court would include more justices like Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Antonin Scalia–the Justices who brought us Citizens United, who slammed the courthouse door shut on women fighting pay discrimination, and who consistently twist the law beyond recognition to rule for corporate interests over the rights of individual Americans.
The appointment of just one new conservative Justice would have profound consequences. As the report notes:
"With so many cases affecting nearly every aspect of our lives being decided by slim majorities – often just one vote – the stakes for Supreme Court nominations couldn't be higher."
With lifetime time appointments and the power to eliminate critical rights, a Supreme Court nominated by Mitt Romney is just too dangerous — and too extreme — for America.

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The Federal Trade Commission today released its list of top consumer complaints received by the agency in 2011. For the 12th year in a row, identity theft complaints topped the list. Of more than 1.8 million complaints filed in 2011, 279,156 or 15 percent, were identity theft complaints. Nearly 25 percent of the identity theft complaints related to tax- or wage-related fraud.
The report breaks out complaint data on a state-by-state basis and also contains data about the 50 metropolitan areas reporting the highest per capita incidence of fraud and other complaints. In addition, the 50 metropolitan areas reporting the highest incidence of identity theft are noted.
The next nine complaint categories are:
Number | Percent | |
Debt Collection Complaints | 180,928 | 10 percent |
Prizes, Sweepstakes, and Lotteries | 100,208 | 6 percent |
Shop-at-Home and Catalog Sales | 98,306 | 5 percent |
Banks and Lenders | 89,341 | 5 percent |
Internet Services | 81,805 | 5 percent |
Auto Related Complaints | 77,435 | 4 percent |
Imposter Scams | 73,281 | 4 percent |
Telephone and Mobile Services | 70,024 | 4 percent |
Advance-Fee Loans and Credit Protection/Repair | 47,414 | 3 percent |
There is a complete list of 30 categories.
The FTC enters complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to more than 2,000 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the United States and abroad. Enforcers search the database to research cases, track targets, and identify victims.
"The FTC's Consumer Sentinel Network is an incredibly powerful tool for law enforcers who are working to protect consumers and go after the bad guys," said David Vladeck, Director of the agency's Bureau of Consumer Protection. "It's used by agencies across the country and around the world to enhance their enforcement efforts."
Other federal and state law enforcement agencies contribute complaints to the Consumer Sentinel Network, including the U. S. Postal Inspection Service, the Department of Justice's Internet Crime Complaint Center, and the Offices of the Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington Attorneys General. Private-sector organizations that contribute complaints include all U.S. and Canadian members of the Better Business Bureau, Western Union and Moneygram, and the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
"The Consumer Sentinel Network is a treasure trove of information for law enforcers," said Richard Cordray, Director of the newly created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. "We plan to contribute consumer complaints we receive at the CFPB to the Network and urge other state and local law enforcers to join the Network, too."
The Federal Trade Commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint in English or Spanish, visit the FTC's online Complaint Assistant or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). The FTC enters complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to more than 2,000 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. The FTC's website provides free information on a variety of consumer topics. Like the FTC on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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- Claudia Bourne Farrell
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Many people with bipolar disorder don't even know they have it.
Fewer than half of people in the United States who show classic signs of bipolar disorder actually get diagnosed and treated, says a recent Archives of General Psychiatry report on a survey of more than 61,000 adults in 11 countries — the United States, Mexico, China, Japan, Brazil, Colombia, India, Lebanon, Bulgaria, Romania, and New Zealand. Bipolar patients in lower-income nations get even less treatment — in some cases, as few as 25 percent receive help.
Compared to the other 10 countries studied, the United States had the highest rate of bipolar disorder (4.4 percent of those surveyed fell somewhere on the bipolar spectrum). India had the lowest (0.1 percent). Overall, about 2.4 percent of those interviewed in the face-to-face survey could be classified as having bipolar disorder.
It may be buzz-worthy these days, but many people don't fully understand bipolar disorder and the symptoms that can lead to proper diagnosis and treatment. Bipolar, also sometimes called manic-depressive disorder, is characterized by shifts from extreme highs (known as mania) to emotional lows (depression), with "normal" moods in between.
It's bipolar disorder's manic phase that most sets it apart from other common mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. While many people associate mania with high energy and exaggeratedly good moods, these other key symptoms are more subtle:
- Reckless spending . If a friend is blowing her paycheck on shopping sprees she can't afford, watch out. A person in a manic phase of bipolar disorder is more likely to take big risks, including spending splurges that can lead to mountains of unmanageable debt.
- Super-charged sex drive . A sudden revving up of a person's sex drive, obsessively thinking or talking about sex, or engaging in sexual encounters he otherwise wouldn't (like a one-night stand or sex with someone he doesn't know well) are all symptoms of hypersexuality, another less-obvious mania clue.
- Alcohol or drug abuse. These often go hand-in-hand with manic episodes: As many as 60 percent of people with bipolar disorder have abused alcohol or drugs at some point in their lives. Depressants such as alcohol or pain pills can send a person with mania straight into depression, while stimulants like cocaine can have the opposite effect.
- Skimping on shut-eye. Little need for sleep is another red flag that a person may be having a manic episode.
Read about other common bipolar symptoms, including those related to depressive episodes.
Keep in mind that bipolar disorder can vary greatly in severity, and not everyone experiences every symptom. In fact, some patients experience hypomania, a less mild form of mania. But even hypomania, if left untreated, could spin into depression or develop into full-blown mania.
One important takeaway from the Archives study is that across all countries, patients with bipolar disorder faced challenges in their daily lives and were at increased risk of such health problems as panic attacks, substance abuse, and suicide. Untreated bipolar disorder can also lead to troubled relationships with friends and family and problems at work. If you're concerned about yourself or a friend or loved one, get more information here on the best treatments for bipolar disorder.


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Relax at our quiet, comfortable Super 8 Spencer hotel. We are located off Routes 18 and 71, near Lake Okoboji. We offer comfortable, affordable accommodations whether you are with us just one night, or plan to stay and enjoy the area.


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"In hospital emergency departments, many of which are overwhelmed by patients seeking help for non-life-threatening problems, waits are often hours and costs are high," said Dr. Jill Ratner, a pediatrician and assistant medical director at CareMount Medical. For children especially, a visit to the emergency room isn't always necessary. In fact, a recent study determined that upper respiratory infections, fever and otitis media -- the three most common childhood diagnoses -- are all rated as lower severity.
"The true difference, however, is cost," said Ratner. "Hospital emergency charges can be as much as five times higher than those of urgent care centers for treating the same conditions."
Because illness or injury can occur at the most inconvenient times, knowing what to do in advance is the best defense. "Contact your pediatrician's office and find out how to reach your doctor after hours," said Ratner. "Obtaining advice from the person who knows your child's health best is a good first step." At CareMount Medical, pediatric offices routinely offer early morning, evening and weekend hours. Ratner also recommends keeping a record of a child's allergies and past medical procedures to bring when seeking treatment.
Generally, Ratner recommends visiting an urgent care for any issue that would normally require a visit to the doctor. "Take your child to an urgent care center if you cannot get to see your pediatrician for problems such as ear pain, upper respiratory illness, fever, sore throat or minor injuries, such as a sprained ankle or laceration," she said. For more serious conditions such as a gaping wound, broken bones, traumatic injury or loss of consciousness, she recommends visiting an emergency department.
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56% of adults feel they are not saving enough of their pre-tax income each month, according to research from Aldermore.
The specialist bank polled 4,005 people and found the average person is saving just 8% – or £153 – of their monthly income, which equates to £1,832 a year.
People on the lowest incomes were saving the most, with those earning £10,000 or less managing to stash away 15% of their earnings.
From a regional perspective, people in London who earn a typical annual salary of £30,734 are saving on average £2,990 a year – more than any other region.
However, those those on the lowest incomes in Northern Ireland and Wales are saving roughly the same ratio as the rest of the country.
People in Wales on an average salary of £18,865 per year save around 8% of their income (£1,429) per annum.
Simon Healy, managing director of savings at Aldermore, said:
"It's clear many people feel they are not saving enough, particularly at a time when wages are not increasing in line with the cost of living.
"We hope we can encourage people to make even a small change in their saving and spending habits, which can go some way to provide protection for the future."
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While tea has been enjoyed as the beverage of choice in New Zealand since the late 18th century, it wasn't until the late 20th century that it was grown there commercially. The first New Zealand-grown tea, a Taiwanese-style Oolong, was successfully introduced to the international market in 1996. High-quality leaves are handpicked by experienced tea pickers from Taiwan, as well as specially trained local workers, during the harvest seasons. The freshly picked leaves are processed in a modern tea factory, under the guidance of a Taiwanese tea master. The emergence of specialty tea shops as well as better educated tea consumers in New Zealand have helped this burgeoning industry.


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The 2012 season was the 13th straight year that the Bills missed the playoffs and 8th straight season with a losing record. They had such high hopes of breaking the playoff drought thanks to the signing of Mario Williams. He was a disappointment and the team finished with the exact same 6-10 record as they did in 2011. Now for the 13th year in a row we do our position by position final exam grades as well as individual player grades for key players at each position. We also will take a look ahead at what might happen with next season's roster. This is complicated by the fact that there is a brand new coaching staff at One Bills Drive:
Fitzpatrick showed that he is just not a franchise quarterback. He played about to the level of his contract and that is a mediocre quarterback. He struggled for most of the season with his accuracy despite completing just over 60% of his passes. He matched last year's total with 24 touchdown passes and threw less interceptions with 16 but that is still too many. Final Overall Grade D: We may see three new players at this position. Fitzpatrick D: Fitz may not fit into Doug Marrone's plans. Thigpen F: Barely played which is good. He was a Gailey guy and will definitely be gone. Smith Incomplete: Only threw one pass out of the wildcat and saw more time at wide receiver. Not likely an option in Nathaniel Hackett's offense. Jackson Incomplete: It will be up to Marrone and Hackett to see if they want to try and re-sign him after a lost season.
This position saw Jackson break down for the second year in a row with injuries and the emergence of Spiller as the biggest star on the team. If Chan Gailey wasn't so stubborn he would have used him more and maybe saved his job. Spiller finished with over 1,700 yards from scrimmage in limited touches finishing with 6 yards per carry on the ground and 1,244 yards rushing. Jackson had a career low 3.8 yards per carry. Final Overall Grade B+: For the second year in a row this is the best position on the team. Spiller A+: Marrone will learn from Gailey's mistakes and make him the feature back next year. Jackson C: Could flourish as a role player in Marrone's innovative offense. Choice C+: Unrestricted free agent who won't be back with Gailey gone. McIntyre B: Every team needs a fullback and he is a very good one. Free agent who will likely be re-signed.
Johnson became the first receiver in team history to have three straight 1,000 yard seasons and Chandler matched last year's total of six touchdown passes. Not much happened after that. David Nelson's ACL injury on opening day really hurt this unit. Jones was starting to finally come around before suffering a season ending injury. Graham struggled in his rookie year. Final Overall Grade D: Two years in a row of a lack of talent from this unit. Johnson A: Will be the number one receiver once again. Jones B: Showed flashes last year. Will it be enough for Marrone to keep him as a restricted free agent? Graham D: Marrone may be able to develop his talent. If he can't, Graham will be a bust. Smith C: Gadget player that will be expendable unless Marrone has a thing for the wildcat like Gailey did. Chandler B: His ACL injury may cost him the start of next season. Smith B: Solid blocking tight end that should be brought back to compete. Dickerson C-: Tweener player that will likely be tendered to see if he can fit in to Marrone and Hackett's plans.
This unit continues to suffer injury after injury but they constantly bounced back. They allowed only 30 sacks but that is seven more than their league leading total of 2011. They paved the way for a 5 yard average per carry thanks to the dynamic running of Spiller. Final Overall Grade B: Solid unit but slipped a bit from a year earlier. Glenn B: Was having a fantastic rookie season until an injury cost him a few games. He wasn't the same when he came back. Should continue to develop as the starting left tackle. Pears F: He was awful before his injury shut him down. Will likely look for a replacement at right tackle. Wood B+: Stabilizing force on the line will remain the starting center in his contract year. Levitre A: A must to re-sign him. He wants to stay and they need him since he's the best player on the line. Urbik B+: Solid starter at right guard should remain there after re-signing with the team. Hairston C: Decent backup but need him to start less in 2013. Rinehart C: Solid backup in the middle of the line. Should look to re-sign him.
This unit was envisioned to be a force when Mario Williams signed his $100 Million contract. At times it was dominant but they were very inconsistent and the line disappeared at key points of the season. Mario led the way with 10½ sacks but they came in bunches. The line did have 32 of the team's 36 sacks. It will be interesting to see if Mike Pettine trys to bring a 3-4 back to Buffalo. Final Overall Grade C+: They were good but should have been, and needed to be, much better. Mario Williams C-: They need to light a fire under him for next year. He will not be happy if they bring back the 3-4. Kyle Williams C: Another foot injury hampered him. Needs to be finally healthy to bounce back in 2013. Dareus C: Needs to finally develop into a dominant player. He is not playing up to the level of a third overall pick. Kelsay C: New coaching staff and new era should spell the end of Kelsay in Buffalo. Anderson D: Should show more next year when he's healthy. Moore B: Should re-sign and could develop into a full time starter. Carrington A: Had a surprising season and should continue to get a lot of playing time next year. Johnson B: Played really well as a role player. As a free agent he's worth more to Buffalo than other teams. Merriman C: His days in Buffalo are over and his career is also in jeopardy.
This unit was incredibly void of talent. Barnett was the most experienced player but seemed to lose a step. Sheppard struggled as a first time starter in the middle and the team never really found a third linebacker. Bradham showed the most promise and may develop into a decent player. Final Overall Grade D: A complete overhaul for this unit is needed. Barnett D: Time for the team to go in a new direction and cut ties with the aging Barnett. Sheppard D: Likely a bench player if they can upgrade the talent in the middle of the defense. Bradham B: Shows promise will likely start again next year. Scott B: Still a tweener who will likely not fit in with Pettine's plans. Moats F: Lost starting job and will likely not be in the plans next year.
The secondary struggled which was expected with young players at the cornerback positions. Gilmore became the lockdown corner who took on the opponent's top receiver the second half of the season. Williams struggled mightily while Wilson slowly handed off the reigns to Searcy as Byrd had an all-pro type season. The unit only had eight interceptions. Final Overall Grade D: Need some veteran talent to help the youngsters. Gilmore B: Looked the part of a top draft pick. Should get even better with more seasoning. Williams F: The new coaching staff needs to decide quickly if he can be a starter in this league. McKelvin C-: Will likely try to bring him back next year but more as a returner than a corner. Rogers D: New staff will likely replace him. McGee D: His illustrious Buffalo career will mercifully come to an end. Brooks C: Had some talent and will likely get some more playing time next year. Byrd A: Great safety who is another must re-sign or they should use the franchise tag on him. Wilson D: His Buffalo career may be over. If he's back he will be a backup. Searcy B Will likely be a full time starter next year.
It was a tumultuous season for this unit. Longtime punter Brian Moorman got released early in the season and Shawn Powell took over with mixed results. Another rookie, kickoff specialist John Potter, was released after not consistently kicking touchbacks. Lindell had a fantastic season after not trying a field goal early in the season. He only missed one kick all year until missing two in the finale. McKelvin did a fantastic job returning kicks with an 18.7 yard average on punt returns and a 28.3 yard average returning kicks. Final Overall Grade B-: Solid season but weaker than usual in coverage. Lindell A: Solid kicker in rough conditions will be back next year. Powell C: Did well enough to return but may be challenged in training camp. McKelvin A+: Should re-sign for his returning ability only. Smith B+: Will they use a roster spot on him to return kicks? Probably not. Coverage Teams F: Gave up three returns for scores. Sanborn A: Is one of the best snappers in the league. Will be back next year.
It was a total failure for the coaching staff. Gailey seemed clueless with some very questionable play calling. Wannstedt just couldn't adjust when his new 4-3 defense was failing miserably. DeHaven couldn't get his coverage units to play disciplined and was constantly changing parts in key positions. Final Overall Grade F: Very disappointing season resulted in everyone getting fired. Gailey F: Three very disappointing seasons come to an end with a 16-32 record. Wannstedt F: Came with high hopes that came crashing down to earth. DeHaven D: The game may have passed him by. Couldn't recapture the old Buffalo magic.


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In mid-May, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Mercury will join the Moon in the sky. This image represents the order in which you will see these bodies around May 13th from high to low in the sky: Jupiter, the Moon, Venus, Mars, Saturn and then Mercury. Please note: planet sizes are not meant to be to scale.
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Lord Summerisle
"He is exquisitely handsome, but I've never been one for a proper roasting."
"When he said 'Do you fancy a spit roasting?' , it wasn't quite what i had in mind."
Today Lord Summerisle resides in the town of Newcastle under Lyme as the head of the Tourist board. He has a penchant for barbecued sweet meat and is a very active member of the local church and adult education centre. Here he runs arts classes for the vunerable in wicker manipulation. Despite previous convictions for arson -- "a byproduct of an exuberrant youth," he explains -- the town has taken him to its warm bosom.
Early Childhood[edit]
Lord Summerisle began his life as Desmond Belgium. He had all the disadvantages that wealth and privilege entailed. He did not do well at school, his headmaster at Gormengast said in an early report that, 'Desmond has a fiery temper and lacks the passivity and compassion of mind to go far in life.'
His parents, thinking that a touch of responsibility would improve the character of their boy, put him in charge of the 'Summerisle Hall' garden party, an annual event to which the whole village was invited. They were extremely pleased with the effort Dessy put in. He had organised a huge centre-piece for the occasion, taking advantage of the wicker artistry course they had sent him to in hope of improving his temperament. However, this event also proved to be the death knell of the relationship between Desmond and the erstwhile Lord and Lady Summerisle. He set the Wickerman on fire, reverting back to his arsonist ways. From then on, Master Summerisle made his own way in the world.
Early Adulthood[edit]
With the combined weapons of party liaison officer and his qualifications in a wicker artistry, Master Summerisle had no problems gaining employment. His first job in a pie factory as morale officer earned him great friends, until a spate of onsite injuries led to a fall in morale which made Lord Summerisle (after the mysterious deaths of his parents of smoke inhalation at the faimily home) feel like a failure and leave his beloved job. Pretty soon his name had spread throughout the shires and those keen to add celebrity to their ranks invited him to reside in their respective towns. Newcastle under lyme was the lucky town.
Annual Fete[edit]
Lord Summerisle continues his longstanding love of wicker to create the annual centre-piece. Around this he usually enlists the help of Peter Cash to supervise the children. They are garbed in retro atire to dance playfully around the structure. Each year the crowds are drawn in for the spectacle, with Peter Cash commenting despite his salavation, 'the kids are the real stars, each year I look for the big stars of the future...'
This is an event not to be missed, the barbeque of which Lord Summerisle prides himself, is one of the culinary events of the town and the surrounding area. Each year a foregin dignitry is invited by Lord Summerisle and Lord Lucan to attend the fate, but they have yet to stay to sample the delights of the fate past the lighting of the wickerman.
Hopes for the future[edit]
Lord Summerilse hopes to raise the profile of the annual fete within the town but also of the town itself on an international level by lobbying the government for an international airport, that will be built on the site of the old Joe Soaps' and Quasar.


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Prologue to R.O. Blechman's animated television special "Simple Gifts" . This prologue piece is designed by Maurice Sendak, animated by Ed Smith , with watercolor by Sara Calogero. Music by Arnold Black. The entire special was directed by R.O. Blechman. The quality on this clip is not the greatest since it is from an old VHS tape recording of the show. As far as I know PBS has not aired this again in recent times. It's a beautiful Christmas special that really should be released on DVD.
Richard O'Connor has posted an original drawing from this sequence on his blog :
Original Art from "Simple Gifts" click HERE
O'Connor relates this about animator Ed Smith:
Once I asked Ed Smith (who animates in ink) what he does when he makes a mistake.
His response: "I'll let you know when that happens."


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The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation is an independent self-funding 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supporting activities that help meet the educational and health needs of today's society and future generations. For decades, the Foundation has been a proud supporter of programs in our state that help advance science, health and education.
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors that includes community leaders and GSK corporate executives. The day to day operations are overseen by the staff.
The Foundation was the vision of Glaxo chairman and chief executive, the late Joseph J. Ruvane, Jr. Mr. Ruvane brought the company from Florida to the Research Triangle Park and with it his passion for community. His vision was to establish an annually budgeted corporate giving program and a stable, long-term source of support for our state. In 1996, the company ceased funding the foundation. The foundation's growth is based solely on investment and market growth derived from its own independent endowment.
Since our establishment in 1986, we have awarded $88 million in grants over 36 years! We pay approximately $3 million in grants each year to North Carolina nonprofit organizations.
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Heilbronn/Germany, August 2013: The design raises high expectations: The T 51 p's look is based on the successful previous model, the T 50 p. That garnered the EISA Award-winner a great deal of praise from testers, who called it "caffeine for your ears" and "the headphones of the year". But the sound of the new on-ear headphones from beyerdynamic exceeds even the wildest expectations.
By fine-tuning virtually all areas, the audio specialists from Heilbronn, Germany, have succeeded in outdoing the dynamic, detailed voicing of the previous model. This starts with the optimised sound transducer. The T 51 p also uses beyerdynamic's exclusive Tesla technology. Named after the inventor and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla (1863 – 1943), this transducer technology is known for its high level of efficiency and exceptionally neutral sound. It is only used in the Heilbronn (Germany) company's top models and was further developed for the T 51 p. Playback performance from MP3 players and tablet PCs in particular will sound considerably enhanced.
The power and precision with which the T 51 p massages deep tones into music fans' eardrums is unparalleled among on-ear headphones. The secret: Fine-tuning on the bass reflex channel gives the sound quality more body and depth. We've also added newly developed ear cushions made of incredibly light and pliable material. They fit like a glove and close perfectly over your ears. This is especially important for on-ear designs, since even the smallest gap between the headphones and your ears can cause unwanted changes in the sound. The T 51 p offers an impressive performance wherever you are – whether at home on the sofa, or travelling in a train or on a bus.
Frequent travellers are not the only ones who will value the closed design, which shields listeners from excessive ambient noise, keeping unwanted environmental sound out and keeping the music in. The new, specially reinforced connection cable is ideal for mobile use: Its durable, high-quality sheathing can handle rough treatment and transmits fewer cable sounds to the ear cups when touched.
The fine, matte-finished aluminium surface now shimmers in a warm champagne colour – at first glance, this is all that sets it apart from the previous model. But listeners who put on the T 51 p to hear their favourite music will experience brand-new on-ear headphones. There's never been this much sound in such a compact form.
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January 10
Original Graphic Novel Hardcover
Retail Price: $19.95 U.S.
Page Count: 96 pages
Format: hardcover (paper over board), 7.25" x 11.25", full color
Genre: Fantasy
Written by Brian Holguin and Brian Froud
Illustrated by Alex Sheikman, Lizzy John and Brian Froud
Cover by Brian Froud
Part one of a three-part graphic novel prequel series delving into the origins of the Skeksis, Mystics, Gelflings, the world of Thra and the Dark Crystal itself. Spanning a time period from thousands of years ago to right up to the start of the original Jim Henson film, this graphic novel epic will tell the definitive origin of the Dark Crystal, under the supervision of The Jim Henson Company and The Dark Crystal concept designer Brian Froud.
T – TEEN (12 and up, may contain mild violence or mild profanity)
January 17
Usagi Yojimbo Book 6 – Circles
Circles features the graphic-novel-length epic title story, in which Usagi returns to his native village only to find everything very different indeed. (The discovery that his mentor, whom he thought dead, is actually alive and kicking is only the first of the shocks that await him.) "Circles" is an epic adventure, a love story, and one of the most affecting Usagi stories ever. In addition to the 80-page "Circles," this volume includes "The Bridge," "The Duel," and the hard-to-find "The Tangled Skein" from Critters #38. Jam-packed with lethal sword battles alternating with humor, horror, suspense and slapstick, this beautifully crafted and exciting volume (with an introduction by Jeff Smith creator of Bone) is both an excellent starting point for new readers, and an absolute necessity for Usagi completists. Black-and-white comics throughout
January 24
Infinity Gauntlet
It's the Avengers, the New Warriors, the X-Men and more against the omnipotent Eternal, Thanos! The Mad Titan has become the most powerful being in the universe, and enslavement or destruction may be the only choices he gives it! The successive Starlin sagas that shook space and time start here!
January 31
Star Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago – Volume 5
The classic-era Star Wars adventures conclude in this fifth and final volume of Star Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago…. All your favorite characters are here – Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewie, the droids, and more – bringing peace to a recently liberated galaxy, and finding new troubles confronting them! With nearly six hundred pages of material, this massive omnibus collects Marvel Comics" Star Wars #86-107, their final US-published issues!
February 07
Daredevil Born Again
Writer: Frank Miller
Artist: David Mazzucchelli
"Born Again" is a Daredevil story arc written by Frank Miller, drawn by David Mazzucchelli and published by Marvel Comics. The story arc originally appears in Daredevil #227-#233.
The story details Daredevil's fall to insanity and destitution at the hands of the Kingpin, as well as his subsequent struggle to build a new life for himself.
February 14
The Manara Library Volume 2
Dark Horse continues to bring the works of Italian comics master Milo Manara to American audiences with Volume 2 of The Milo Manara Library! This deluxe hardcover, newly translated by Eurocomics expert Kim Thompson, features the sweeping historical epic El Gaucho, the second of Manara"s storied collaborations with his mentor Hugo Pratt, author of the internationally acclaimed Corto Maltese. Rounding out this volume is "Trial by Jury," a series of shorts, never before published in the US, in which some of history"s most notorious figures undergo a mock trial. The Manara Library offers English-language readers a chance to experience the illustrative storytelling of a true comics master.
February 21
MARK MILLAR and STEVE MCNIVEN–who last teamed for the monumental CIVIL WAR–bring us the most important WOLVERINE story of the 21st century. Nobody knows what happened on the night the heroes fell. All we know is that they disappeared and evil triumphed and the bad guys have been calling the shots ever since. What happened to Wolverine is the biggest mystery of all. For 50 years, no one has heard hide nor hair from him…and in his place stands anold man called Logan. A man concerned only about his family. A man pushed to the brink by the HULK GANG. A man forced tohelp an old friend–the blind archer, HAWKEYE–drive three thousand miles to secure his family's safety. Get ready for the ride of your life, Logan.
February 29
Wapsi Square
March 07
Longbow Hunters
In this graphic tale of introspection, Green Arrow is repositioned as a realistic and relatable character who experiences and acts on true emotions. After moving to Seattle on his fortieth birthday with his girlfriend, the Black Canary, the Green Arrow begins to look back at his life and the decisions that he's made. But before the two heroes can settle in, they are drawn into a web of grisly murders, trafficked drugs and unspeakable violence. Joined by the mysterious female Yakuza archer Shado, the Emerald Archer makes a monumental split second-decision as he takes a life to save the life of the Black Canary. Intense and authentic, THE GREEN ARROW: THE LONGBOW HUNTERS is an amazing exploration into the character of Green Arrow.
March 14
Conan Volume 11: Road of Kings
Writer: Roy Thomas
Penciller: Mike Hawthorne
Inker: John Lucas, Jason Gorder
Colorist: Dave Stewart, Dan Jackson
Cover Artist: Doug Wheatley
The journey down the legendary Road of Kings is no walk in the park. Being a skilled fighter will only get you so far; you'll also need plenty of gold to keep you going. Luckily, Conan and his companions are skilled at separating the wealthy from their spare treasure! But they'll have to brave monsters, pursuing guards, and the sword-handed Gamesh if they're to reach their final destination. Collects Conan: Road of Kings #1-#6.
March 21
Mage: The Hero Discovered
Writer: Matt Wagner
Artist: Matt Wagner
The Hero Discovered follows Kevin Matchstick, an alienated young man who meets a wizard called Mirth and discovers that he, among other things, possesses both a magic baseball bat and superhuman abilities. In the course of the comic, he defeats the nefarious plans of a being called the Umbra Sprite. He ultimately discovers that Mirth is Merlin, the baseball bat is Excalibur, and he is, in some ambiguous way, King Arthur. All the chapter titles are lines from Shakespeare's Hamlet.
March 27
The Reaper of St. George Street
Arriving in haunted St. Augustine to attend college, skeptic Will is soon thrust into a mystery he wants no part of. But the girl he is falling in love with needs his help to rid her of the nightmares plaguing her sleep. Aided by a motley crew of ghost hunters—a pickpocket, a modern-day witch, a retired pirate, and a comic book nerd—Will must discover why a murderous poltergeist named the Reaper of St. George Street is wreaking havoc. Filled with characters you'll come to love and some laugh-out-loud humor, The Reaper of St. George Street will keep you turning pages until this mystery is solved.
April 03
Axe Cop Volume 3
Axe Cop returns with a collection of new, exciting, and unpredictable stories! Written by the endlessly inventive six-year-old Malachai Nicolle and drawn by his Eisner Award–nominated thirty-year-old brother Ethan Nicolle, Axe Cop joins his comrades Uni-baby, Bat Warthog Man, and Dinosaur Soldier to fight bad guys and restore justice for kids–and grownups–everywhere!
April 10
The Goon – Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker
Dark Horse is very proud to present the first original graphic novel from Eisner Award-winning creator Eric Powell. Powell has been sowing the seeds of Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker for years in his bimonthly series The Goon, and salivating fans may now feast their eyes on the Goon's formative backstory of love, loss, and extortion – a lengthy tale that demanded to be told in this uninterrupted format. Spiritual leader of Tennessee and hero to the Great Unwashed, Powell escaped catastrophic death and mother-shaming scandal to bring this work to fruition. He's a sensitive man in insensitive times. But be warned: This book ain't funny.
April 17
Earthworm Jim creator Doug Tennapel is publishing his Webcomic Ratfist, a vigilante-in-tights that satirizes comics, politics, philosophy, and even Tennapel himself! Featuring a forward written by MST3K/RiffTraxx"s Michael J. Nelson, and pin-ups by Ryan Ottley, Scott Kurtz, Christopher Hastings, and Ethan Nicolle.
April 24
Punisher: Circle of Blood
The series that started the Punisher's road to solo success! Having escaped prison and started a gang war, the Punisher's fighting both sides of the law – but his deadliest enemy may be a conspiracy playing one side against the other! Can he figure out who to trust, who to use and who to kill?
May 1
Writer: Ted Naifeh
Artist: Ted Naifeh with Warren Wucinich
Format: 6" x 9", Hardcover, Full Color
Page Count: 144
Price: $19.99
Genre: Horror/Fantasy
Age Rating: Y – All Audiences!
DESCRIPTION: Fan-favorite and critical darling Courtney Crumrin is back in a series of newly remastered, full color hardcover editions! Courtney's parents have dragged her out to a well-to-do suburb to live with her creepy Great Uncle Aloysius in his spooky old house. And while Courtney prepares for a boring 'burb existence, strange and magical things are swirling in her new home town. These "night things" promise to banish the mundane from her life and set her on a new destiny of sorcery, monsters, and the scariest thing of all—growing up.
May 15
It's an all-out war as the Sith emperor returns from the dead-stronger, more evil, more determined, and prepared to unleash a new secret weapon upon the galaxy! Roan Fel's loyalist Imperials, the Galactic Alliance, and the Jedi are all on the defensive-reeling from the attacks by the unified Sith.
But Cade Skywalker has his own plans for this war–all this time spent running from his legacy has finally shown him that he can't run . . . and he must stand alone against Darth Krayt! Collects the six-issue miniseries.
May 22
Carlos, a regular duck living in the great city of Featherbay, just got dumped by his girlfriend, his life as a freelance do-it-all is going nowhere and must make some grown up decisions: to get a real job, get his girl back and stop drinking. That is, until he gets super powers and becomes the only duck in the world who can stop a powerful creature who's destroying the city on a vengeful rampage, and an evil weapons manufacturing corporation who want his abilities.
June 5
X:MEN: God Loves, Man Kills
The story concerns a minister, the Reverend William Stryker, stirring up religious anti-mutant fervor and kidnapping Professor X in an attempt to eradicate all mutants. It is one of the most clear-cut examples of X-Men comics using mutant relations as a metaphor for real life race relations as well as being a general critic of prejudice and what was the growing political clout of televangelists.
Empowered Volume 07
While costumed crimefighter Empowered makes a startling discovery regarding her unfortunate status as an all-too-frequent "damsel in distress," her hard-drinking best friend, Ninjette, confronts her own sordid past, violent present, and frighteningly uncertain future as she fights a desperate, single-handed battle against an entire clan of supernaturally durable ninja warriors. Can our two hard-luck heroines also withstand the further perils posed by supervillainous minivans, dueling sets of "daddy issues," doomed-but-still-hot boyfriends, undead karaoke party-crashers, and even "spoiler alerts from hell itself" foretold by infernally omniscient demonspawn?
Blacksad: Silent Hell
Detective John Blacksad returns, with a new case that takes him to a 1950s New Orleans filled with hot jazz and cold-blooded murder! Hired to discover the fate of a celebrated pianist, Blacksad finds his most dangerous mystery yet in the midst of drugs, voodoo, the rollicking atmosphere of Mardi Gras, and the dark underbelly that it hides!
July 03
Mike Norton's Battlepug Volume 1
The epic tale of blood and drool begins here! Join Molly and her dogs Mingo and Colfax, as she recounts the legend of "The Warrior and the Battlepug"—a tale of a fearless barbarian, his trusty and freakishly large pug, and evil baby harp seals. This volume collects the first year of Mike Norton's Battlepug—the perfect opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the fan-favorite webcomic by Mike Norton, Allen Passalaqua, and Crank!
July 10
Available in print for the first time, Dragon Age: The Silent Grove is the perfect introduction to BioWare's dark fantasy universe! In this essential, canonical story from David Gaider, lead writer of the games, King Alistair, accompanied only by rogues Isabela and Varric, embarks on a quest deep inside the borders of Antiva—a nation of assassins! Together, they will encounter a prison break, dragons, the mysterious Witch of the Wilds, and one of the greatest secrets in the history of the world!
July 31
They've battled, Moby Dick, matched wits with Dickens, and befriended a kingdom of evolved sea monkeys! They're the genre hopping heroes of Hypercity – the FICTIONAUTS!
Fantasy is a serious business for this team, as they scour fictional worlds to right dangerous anomalies and preserve the balance between reality and imagination. But recently, a rash of unexplained disturbances across the fictional universe has started to tear it apart, and they face the ultimate challenge when the mysterious Agent X threatens to bring down the barriers between our world and the world of stories. Dive headlong into the madcap, mind-bending world of the FICTIONAUTS!
The Invisibles
Girl Genius
Y: The Last Man Volume Whatever we're up to
December 11
December 18
Starman Omnibus Volume 05
The acclaimed series STARMAN, starring a Gen-X super hero from the 1990s, is re-presented in high quality format. In this volume, Starman embarks on a personal space odyssey to find the long lost brother of his girlfriend. But when a chance encounter sends Starman sprawling through time, Jack ends up sharing an adventure with the futuristic Legion of Super-Heroes, battling aliens alongside Adam Strange and meeting Superman's father on a still intact planet Krypton.
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Odds & Ends: Watch the Late Doreen Montalvo's Emotional Reaction to In the Heights & More | Srtalent
Doreen Montalvo
(Photo: Lin-Manuel Miranda's Twitter)
Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently.
Grab the Tissues and Watch Doreen Montalvo React to in In the Heights
On June 10, the movie adaptation of In the Heights arrived in theaters and on HBO Max. While the cast is lead by Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Olga Merediz and Jimmy Smits, the movie also features several Broadway favorites, including the musical's creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, original Broadway cast member Christopher Jackson, Hadestown's Patrick Page and Miranda's parents Luis A. Miranda, Jr. and Luz Towns-Miranda. Another Broadway performer featured in the film is Doreen Montalvo, an original cast member of Broadway's In the Heights who was set to appear on Broadway in the new musical Mrs. Doubtfire. In October 2020, Montalvo died after a sudden ailment, making her appearance in the movie all the more emotional. Over the weekend, Miranda shared a video, captured by musical director extraordinaire Alex Lacamoire, that shows Montalvo seeing her cameo in the song "Breathe" during an ensemble vocal session. Check out the sweet moment below.
February 10, 2020. Ensemble vocal session for #InTheHeightsMovie.
Forever grateful that Doreen Montalvo got to see her moment, cheered on & surrounded by the women who loved her so much.
Grateful to @LacketyLac for having the presence of mind to capture it.
Miss you Doreen. -LMM pic.twitter.com/SE8Z3lflH0
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) June 12, 2021
Jessie Mueller, Megan Hilty and Kimiko Glenn to Star in New Netflix Animated Musical Series
A slew of stage favorites will lend their voices to Netflix's new animated musical series Centaurworld. Tony winner Jessie Mueller, Megan Hilty, Kimiko Glenn, Josh Radnor and Chris Diamantopoulos will be featured in the series that follows a war horse who is transported from her embattled world to a strange land inhabited by silly, singing centaurs of all species, shapes and sizes. Desperate to return home, she befriends a group of these magical creatures and embarks on a journey that will test her more than any battle she's ever faced before. Centaurworld will also have guest appearances by a. trio of Tony winners: Lea Salonga, Renée Elise Goldsberry and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Get ready for the show's July 30 premiere by watching the trailer below!
The Morning Show's Season Two Trailer Drops
This just in! Season two of Apple TV+'s The Morning Show is set for release on September 17, and an intriguing trailer has arrived. Starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon as TV anchors, season one ended with a cliffhanger as the pair revealed tough truths about their program's broadcast network home on the air. Tony winner Billy Crudup, who earned a 2020 Emmy for his performance as news exec Cory Ellison, returns for the second season, which will also include Broadway alums Holland Taylor and Bel Powely. Check out the trailer below!
Drama Desk Winner and Oscar Nominee Ned Beatty Dies at 83
Ned Beatty, an Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor, died on June 13 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 83. Known for his roles on screen in Network, Deliverance, Toy Story 3, Hear My Song and Last Train Home, Beatty made his Broadway debut in The Great White Hope in 1968 and returned in 2003 to play Big Daddy in a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof revival that earned him the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor In A Play. He is survived his wife, Sandra Johnson, eight children and many grandchildren.
Bobby Cannavale & Naomi Watts to Lead New Ryan Murphy Series
Two-time Tony nominee Bobby Cannavale and two-time Oscar nominee Naomi Watts are teaming up. Deadline reports that they will lead The Watcher, a Netflix limited series from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. The series is inspired by the famous "Watcher" house in New Jersey. A couple was forced to abandon their new home over chilling letters from "The Watcher," who claimed to have been "watching" the house for decades. Filming is set to begin this fall.
Jackie Hoffman & Allison Guinn Set for Maisel
Even more Broadway alums have boarded season four of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. According to Deadline, Emmy nominee Jackie Hoffman and Allison Guinn have landed recurring roles on the hit Amazon series. As previously reported, Tony nominee Gideon Glick will also recur on the new season. Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive producer Daniel Palladino, the Emmy-winning series stars Rachel Brosnahan, Tony winner Tony Shalhoub, Alex Borstein, Marin Hinkle, Michael Zegen, Kevin Pollak and Caroline Aaron. Numerous Broadway alums have appeared on the show, including Tony winner Katrina Lenk, Mary Testa, Brandon Uranowitz and more.


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(visited by Rainer Mautz and Elionora)
17-Apr-2009 -- This report is the last out of a series of four confluence visits. The story starts from 31N 36E.
This Confluence is somewhat special and interesting. First of all there has been a big change since it had been visited for the first time back in 1999. Obviously, nine years ago the Confluence was at a small country road between `Ammān and Zarqā'. Now this road is a 2 times 3-lane divided highway and the Confluence is located in (or on top of) a 5 story building. Even compared to the visit by Helmut Resch and Babs Coleman half a year ago, there have been further changes: a fifth floor is now being added on top of the building. The excavator that is visible in front of the building, where now is still an empty space, and the big excavated hole suggest that this area will be built up soon. So, further changes of this Confluence are to be expected. Let's keep an eye on it.
At the western face of the building we measured a distance of 3 m to the Confluence (towards the building). So we went up the stairs and walked over an entrance corridor on the second floor, where we managed to get a zero reading. It was Friday noon (12:52) – so the roads and walkways were not very busy due to prayer time. Some residents started to stare at us, but we were already gone before anybody asked us what we were searching there.
From our parking location in 150 m distance, we had an Arabic style coffee before we continued to downtown `Ammān which is 8.5 km away.
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Bob Unruh | Wnd
Billionaire Donald Trump today offered Barack Obama a check for $5 million for his choice of charities if he would produce his college and passport records.
In an announcement that had been promoted on social media for days, Trump released the above video with the offer.
"We know very little about our president," he said. "I have a deal for the president."
"If Barack Obama opens up and gives his college records and applications, and if he gives his passport applications and records, I will give to a charity of his choice – inner city children in Chicago, American Cancer Society, AIDS research – anything he wants a check immediately for $5 million," he said.
Trump set a deadline of 5 p.m. on Oct. 31.
The release, he said, "will end the question and indeed the anger of many Americans. They will know something about their president. Their president will become transparent, like other presidents. So all he has to do to get $5 million for a charity or charities of his choice, is get his colleges to immediately give his applications and records and also to release his passport records."
Trump said, "When he does that to my satisfaction, if it's complete, this check is delivered immediately. A lot of people will be very, very happy to see this happen. Frankly, it's a check I very much want to write."
"Once caveat: the records must be given by Oct. 31 at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Mr. President, not only will I be happy, and totally satisfied, but the American people will be happy."
In a statement that also was posted online, Trump explained Obama is the "least transparent" president ever.
"In fact, he has spent millions of dollars in legal fees to make sure that it stays that way. I am very honored to have gotten President Obama to release his long form birth certificate, or whatever it was that he released. That was something that neither John McCain nor Hillary Clinton were able to get him to do during their very long and bitter political campaigns…"
He said he had been flooded with requests to act on behalf of those who "feel that they lack the ability to get this done."
"Essentially, a large portion of American people are asking me to serve as their spokesperson," he said.
As recently as a few weeks ago, Trump told radio show host Sean Hannity that it would be very interesting to see Obama's college applications.
He said during the July interview that then-probable GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney should demand to see Obama's records in return for meeting Democrat demands to release his tax records. Trump said Obama probably is more scared of releasing his own documentation than he is of releasing all the information about the Fast and Furious gun scandal perpetrated by his administration.
Trump's comments came in the wake of another news conference by Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Ariz., on Obama's eligibility. His Cold Case Posse team of investigators released documentation they believe is proof the Obama birth certification posted online by the White House in 2011 is fake.
"The fact is Sheriff Arpaio is, in my opinion, correct," Trump told Hannity. "Nobody was ever in the hospital by the name of his mother … and a lot of crazy things."
He pointed out, however, the nation's unwillingness to address the issue, including the role of the mainstream media in attacking anyone who challenges Obama.
"If that were a conservative, let's say a George Bush or somebody, he would have been out of office already," he told Hannity.
"Nobody has more sealed records than this president. So many of his applications … are sealed. He spent $3 million to keep everything sealed. You can't find out anything about his college. I'm not talking about his marks. I'm talking about his application. It would be so interesting to see," Trump said then.
Obama's college records for Occidental, Columbia and Harvard all remain out of the public view, protected by legions of attorneys fighting in court against any release.
He noted that Obama supporters, including news media, "label anybody that brings up the fact that he wasn't born here or whatever – they label those people as morons or worse, as insane people."
"But you look at the facts … the fact is Sheriff Arpaio is, in my opinion, correct."
"The last thing Obama wants to do is show his college applications, how he got in, his place of birth. Sheriff Arpaio, whether you like him or not, is a serious person. He did a major investigation. The investigation is horrendous as to its results and what it shows," he said.
As WND reported in March 2011, Trump suggested Obama's presidency could be "illegal" if legitimate proof is not provided demonstrating he is indeed a "natural born citizen" of the U.S.
Trump also wondered why no doctors or nurses have come forward to announce their presence at Obama's birth.
In March and April of 2011, Trump staged a weeks-long public campaign questioning Obama's eligibility to be president – and he rose to the top of the pool of potential candidates for the 2012 GOP nomination as a result – saying he believes the "birth certificate" released by the White House is forged.
"I always said I wanted to know if it was real," Trump told WND senior reporter Jerome Corsi, author of the best-seller, "Where's the Birth Certificate? The Case That Barack Obama is Not Eligible to be President."
During their conversation, Trump told Corsi his own computer expert told him that the image posted online was a computer-generated document.
There had been a wave of speculation about the subject of Trump's announcement, including suggestions it was about an investigation into foreign donations to Obama, a possible release of alleged Obama divorce papers and that Obama dealt drugs.
Trump Wednesday morning said none of the speculation about the subject of the announcement was correct.
"All predictions re: my 12 o'clock release are totally incorrect. Stay tuned!" he tweeted.
It was a report in Tuesday's Daily Mail that said the "surprise" from Trump would be that Michelle and Barack Obama once seriously considered getting a divorce.
The Daily Mail had said Douglas Kass, a Florida-based investor who appears on CNBC's talk show "Squawkbox" where Trump appears at times, tweeted "High above the Alps my Gnome has heard that Donald Trump will announce that he has unearthed divorce papers between the Prez and his wife."
Kass is an author, founder and president of Seabreeze Partners Management.
Author Ed Klein in his book earlier this year made claims about divorce papers, and the White House "rubbished the allegations" the report said.
Among those reporting that the revelation would be about drugs was the Radaronline blog.
The blog alleged a man claiming to be a "pal" to Obama had contacted GOP operatives to go public with his claim that Obama used and sold cocaine in college. The report said the GOP didn't want anything to do with the claim.
Trump himself two weeks earlier had tweeted about an article on Obama's "illegal fundraising from abroad." He said: "Foreign candidate getting foreign donations."
Politico reported many were tired of Trump and his announcements.
"I have no expectations when it comes to Mr. Trump … we'll see what he's got," was from ABC's Rick Klein.
"I recommend that you lower your expectations. @realDonaltTrump is a clown & not a friend of conservatism," said Michelle Malkin.
"Donald Trump's announcement to announce an announcement about President Obama," was a headline in the Palm Beach Post.
Mike Cohen, a top aide to Trump, had told WND earlier that the announcement would be of interest to "millions of Americans."
Trump, who previously and very publicly challenged Obama's eligibility to be president, told "Fox & Friends" Monday he has "something very, very big concerning the president."
Fox host Gretchen Carlson asked if it would change the election, and he said: "Possibly. It's very big – bigger than anybody would know."
WND also reported months ago a prediction from Trump that Obama would start a war with Iran solely to help his chances of getting re-elected.
At the time, he told Greta Van Susteren of Fox News: "Yes, I believe that we will end up in a war with Iran because I think Obama views that as politically good for him. … I have said for a year and a half that in the end, somewhere before the election we will end up in a form of war with Iran, and I think he's doing it for political reasons."
Appearing somewhat incredulous, Van Susteren said: "You're saying that the president is really thinking about doing the unthinkable for political advantage for himself, taking us to war. I think most people would say that's beyond, that's beyond fair."
Trump responded: "I don't think it's beyond. That's my opinion, and let's see what happens. I hope that doesn't happen."
WND reported that Iranian sources have confirmed a deal between the Obama administration and a representative of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over Tehran's nuclear program.
The WND report revealed that the deal is for Iran to halt part of its nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of many U.S. sanctions against the Islamic regime.
A day after WND's report, by Reza Kahlili, the New York Times followed up with a story reporting Obama administration officials had confirmed the U.S. and Iran had agreed to one-on-one talks in what could be "a last-ditch diplomatic effort to avert a military strike on Iran."
Obama dismissed the Times report, but according to an analysis of his statement's in Monday night's presidential debate by the London Guardian, he seemed to open the door for those exact discussions.
"I'm pleased that you now are endorsing our policy of applying diplomatic pressure and potentially having bilateral discussions with the Iranians to end their nuclear program," Obama told Romney.
The report also quoted Mark Fitzpatrick, a former State Department expert working at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, who said, "I have been hearing for some time that they had been having private discussions, and now it is starting to become public."
As recently as a few weeks ago, Trump renewed his effort to obtain Obama's sealed records.
He suggested Obama released his documents in exchange for Romney's tax returns, which Democrats have been demanding.
"I've said it a lot, that if Obama opened up his records, maybe Mitt should give his returns," Trump told Fox News' "Fox & Friends." "That would be a great trade. I guarantee it would be a really wonderful trade."
Trump offered a list of sealed documents he believes Obama should present for the deal.
"I'd like to see his college records," he said. "I'd like to see his college applications. I'd like to see something about his past, which many people know nothing about. I'd like to see his passport records, which are sealed."


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The economy of Cameroon is one of the ten highest in sub-Saharan Africa. Red tape, high taxes, and endemic corruption have impeded growth of the private sector. Unemployment was estimated at 30% in 2001, and about a third of the population was living below the international poverty threshold.
Yaounde is the capital city of Cameroon and second largest city in the country after Douala. Major industries in Yaounde include tobacco, dairy products, breweries, clay, glass goods, and lumber. It is also a regional distribution center for coffee, cocoa, copra, sugar cane, and rubber.
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When the Internet first came out it was restricted to a wired connection to a computer. Eventually technology improved, creating wireless Internet. At that point the Internet could be accessible through desktops, laptops and mobile devices without wiring. This means that the Internet was now portable. And as more mobile devices are getting created, consumers are exploring how to increase this portability. In fact, wireless Internet has gotten so popular with mobile devices, domain name companies have created a new extension. It's called .mobi.
.Mobi is the extension of choice for websites that are being formatted for cell phones, pdas and other mobile devices. It can be bought from most major domain name companies such as Godaddy or Network Solutions. As far as registering a .mobi domain name, one would go through the same type of procedure that is associated with traditional domain names. This involves first choosing a .mobi domain name and seeing if it is available.
If it is not available, the domain name company will offer suggestions on what a person can use. Either way, the customer will be given another chance to select another .mobi domain name. Once they get one that is not taken, they can proceed to purchase it. The contract will last one to two years, depending on what they agreed upon with the domain name company. When the contract is up, a person will have to renew their .mobi domain name if they want to continue to keep it.
So, why would a webmaster decide to invest in a domain name that is restricted to mobile devices? Well, it's mainly because they get an opportunity to center in on a market that is relatively new. Since most webmasters or companies are trying to take advantage of the .coms or the .nets, the .mobi has become somewhat forgotten. This means that it is prime for search engine keywords that would normally not be available for traditional domain names. It can also allow a webmaster a branding opportunity for their company.
However, since a .mobi domain name means a webmaster is creating a website specially designed for a mobile phone, it cannot have the types of frills that it could have if it was being promoted on a computer. Good mobile websites need to be mostly textual with very limited number of pics, (if any). Granted, plain text is not fancy, but it doesn't require much loading time. Mobile phone sites should also not be very large nor should they be created with frames or other more complicated layouts.
A webmaster may also want to consider trying to divert the mobile website visitor to a regular website. One way this can be done is by advertising the domain name that is associated with a traditional website. But it must be made clear that the site will only display appropriately on regular computers. Another option is trying to capture the person's email address by offering them something free, such as an e-book or low-cost merchandise.
When they sign up to the email subscription, their first newsletter could advertise the traditional website a webmaster wants promoted. By doing either of these options, webmasters can still take advantage of pay-per-clicks or affiliate programs, revenue generators which may not be promoted on .mobi websites due to viewing limitations with banner or text ads.


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By Mohamad Tajuddin Mohamad Rasdi | 11:46AM Jan 21, 2013
COMMENT I wish to comment on the irresponsible statement of Ibrahim Ali (purposely NOT using any titles) on the burning of Malay language Bibles with the name Allah. I think such statements, if left unchecked by the Malaysian public, elected representatives and especially, the prime minister himself, would create a culture of extreme violence and victimize many innocent Malaysians.
I urge peace loving and sensible Malaysian of all religious faiths to come together and denounce such 'grandstanding statements' that clearly violate our 'sacred' Rukunegara tenet of 'Kesopanan dan Kesusilaan'.
Our forefathers have worked hard to build this nation of diverse communities, race and religions and derive the principle of 'Kesopanan dan Kesusilaan'. I am convinced, as a Malaysian, as an academic and as a Muslim, that the May 13 tragedy that saw many innocent lives lost was not due to the ignorance of ordinary Malaysians but by politicians trying to be popular by using such fiery instructions in order to incite racial hatred.
I have read the book 'A Singapore Story' and some other critical writings that indicate that the culprits of our racial mistrusts and clashes were in no small part due to self-serving politicians and a media which has no sense of honour whether in the Islamic spirit or in any religious spirit.
Have we Malaysians, and especially Malays, forgotten our own principle in the Rukunegara, crafted in our own Melayu Language. Kesopanan dan Kesusilaan. As good am I with English I can't translate properly the word 'kesusilaan'. The word, and I am not a scholar in Lingusitics, connotes to me such softness, tact and, politeness, concern and humility. Is there a better word than this to reflect such a great culture of the Malays?
I dare say that the Prophet Muhammad, if Allah had not intended for him to be born in Arabia, would have been a Malay. Why? Because the Prophet was the softest and most humble, polite and considerate of men.
I have read through over 20,000 hadiths from the compilations of Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Daud, Tirmidhi and Ibn Madjah along with the Muwatta and the Sirah Ibn Ishaq to conjure up a man which a hadith says that the Prophet was so 'shy' and gentle that even a small slave girl can lead him.
This characteristic of gentleness is totally unheard off in the boisterous, rowdy and all man's world of the Arabs. When the Prophet Muhammad stood on the fields of Ta'if with a bloodied and scarred body after being stoned by children and adults of the settlement, he still forbade the Angel Jibrail from taking any retribution and destroy the community. Why? For 'I am sent as a Mercy to mankind' said the Prophet.
When Aishah asked him 'What was your greatest fear, O Rasulullah?' He replied that he feared of giving in to his feeling of vengeance and destroying the community with a single command. The Prophet did not fear death or bodily harm. He feared giving in to his ego and vengeful feeling that all humanity possess.
Who are we Malays then?
I, therefore ask, who are we Malays then? Are we better than the Prophet? Look at our examples. The mufti and other higher authorities have INSTRUCTED, ORDERED and DECREED that non-Muslims MUST NOT use the word Allah. The PAS Syura Council that has all the so-called great Islamic scholars went round and round their wordings until settling on almost the same tone of instruction, order and decree.
Now we have the person of Ibrahim Ali calling on the burning of the Bible or the Injil. Unless I am mistaken, Allah called on all Muslims to honour the Books of Allah in the past and its PEOPLES. Yes… yes…we can argue about what book and which Bible that have been 'tampered' with and all that stuff but I have read the Bible in English and I, for one, found many enlightening things that Nabi Isa says that has helped me get closer to Allah The Most High.
I think I am honouring what the Qur'an says in Surah Al-Baqara to believe in the Books. I also read other books of our great religions that have given the first idea of humaneness to human civilisation.
The whole Allah issue to me was handled as badly as it can be handled. Why? It is simply an instrument of political influence. If the so called scholars and politicians of Islam were sincerely concerned about such confusion on the Malay usage of the word Allah, there should have been a courteous call for discussion with our brothers and sisters of the Christian faith. Not instruct, order and decree first… and… then call for discussion.
What discussion? It seems that the decision has already been chiselled into stone. Where in heavens name is the Rukunegara? Kesopanan dan Kesusilaan?
Ibrahim Ali has called for the burning of the Bible. What next? Let us Malays go burn a church at 4 pm next week? Oh… while we're at it why don't we burn a few Christians… if we have time!
What talk is this? What country is this? Have we forgotten the decency to discuss cordially. "This is an Islamic Country and I am a Malay and so you better do as I say!" Is that the line we are taking now as Malays? Perhaps that is a Malay cultural trait… I do not know. But I DO KNOW it is NOT what the Prophet would say or do. It is NOT within the Islamic Spirit as shown by the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him).
I can quote pages and pages of hadith showing the generosity and magnanimity of Muhammad Rasulullah. I can't seem to find any of the same characteristics in Malay politicians in Malaysia.
My wife and I have raised five children and now we have a grandson. I am sure all Christian parents and Muslim parents are concerned about where this country is going and would it be safe to be a place to stay. Just because I am a Malay, with a million-strong mostly Malay civil service, and an equal number of police and military personnel of my race does not give me the right to frighten my brothers and sisters of the Christian faith… or any other faith for that matter.
So, before such volatile statement turn into regrettable actions, I call upon the last strand of decency from the politicians of the ruling party, and especially the prime minister, to denounce Ibrahim Ali and his war-mongering words. Or else, we would have to change our Rukunegara from 'Kesopanan dan Kesusilaan' to 'Kekasaran dan Kegila-gilaan'.
MOHAMAD TAJUDDIN MOHAMAD RASDI is professor at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia's School of Architecture. An eloquent writer, he has authored over 30 books, including his latest, 'Why Listen to the Vice-Chancellor?'


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It seems fitting that at the end of Black Music Month, your choice for Top R&B Album was one made by Black music's top-selling artist of all-time. Yes, the sweet-faced child who helped his family group to international fame and grew up to be a superstar was responsible for history's top-selling album ever and it was your choice for #1. Micheal Jackson's record-setting, groundbreaking second solo album "Thriller" was your top choice, beating out "What's Going On" and "Songs In The Key of Life," in the #2 an #3 slots. The success of "Thriller," which sold an incredible estimated 51-65 million records worldwide is unlikely to ever be duplicated, considering the huge dropoff in albums sales since technology has made it easy for people to illegally download current releases.
Released on November 30, 1982, "Thriller," produced by Quincy Jones, was Jackon's second solo release after his years with the Jackson 5 and The Jacksons. His solo debut "Off the Wall," yielded the hits "Rock With You" and "Wanna Be Starting Somethin'" but "Thriller" wold prove groundbreaking in several respects. "Beat It" was the first of several iconic Jackson videos to be played on MTV, although according to several sources, Jackson was not the first Black artist played on the network. "Beat It" took off, thus paving the way for Jackson's phenomenal career as an international icon. Jackson won a then unprecedented 8 Grammys for "Thriller," a record that spanned multiple genres and was both a critical and commercial success. It's impact on pop culture was so dominant that it is in the Library of Congress' national recording registry of culturally significant recordings.
1. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" 6:02
2. "Baby Be Mine" (written by Rod Temperton) 4:20
3. "The Girl Is Mine" (performed with Paul McCartney) 3:42
4. "Thriller" (written by Temperton) 5:57
5. "Beat It" 4:17
6. "Billie Jean" 4:54
7. "Human Nature" (writtend by John Bettis, Steve Porcaro) 4:05
8. "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" (written by James Ingram, Quincy Jones) 3:58
9. "The Lady in My Life" (Temperton) 4:59
Thanks for your votes and enjoy the rest of the Black Music Month!
Your Pick for Top R&B Album? It's a Thriller! was originally published on blackamericaweb.com


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November 2013 (Volume 22, Number 10)
Omid Kokabee
Boris Altshuler
An imprisoned Iranian laser physicist and a Russian scientist who devoted his life to the struggle for democracy and the rights of neglected children are the recipients of APS's 2014 Andrei Sakharov Prize. The award recognizes the efforts of scientists to advance human rights around the world.
"It's for people who have fought for and contributed to the human rights of scientists and human rights in general," said Joel Lebowitz, a physicist at Rutgers University and Chair of the award's selection committee.
Omid Kokabee, once a graduate student at the University of Texas in Austin, is now serving a ten-year prison sentence in Iran for "communicating with a hostile government" and possessing "illegal earnings" in the form of his college loans. Kokabee, who is an Iranian citizen, was picked up at the Tehran airport in January of 2011 and put on trial months later. After he was sentenced, he revealed in an open letter that the Iranian government had approached him on several occasions asking him to work for the military. He refused each time, and believes that is the real reason he was arrested.
"He is becoming, if not already, a symbol or icon of the pursuit of science free of political pressure," said Hossein Sadeghpour of Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, who nominated Kokabee for the award. He added that he nominated him because of "what he did in prison, in captivity. For not succumbing to the pressure to confess to crimes that were alleged against him, and for writing open letters which give us a window, at least partly, [into] why he was kept for refusing to participate in military research work on banned weapons."
He is the first Sakharov Prize recipient incarcerated at the time of the announcement. His affiliation on the award reads "Evin Prison, Tehran."
Boris Altshuler was a close friend and colleague of Andrei Sakharov at the Lebedev Institute in Moscow. The two worked together in the late 1970s advocating anti-authoritarian reforms within the Soviet Union. After Sakharov was arrested and sent into internal exile, Altshuler became his biggest advocate, organizing petitions and publicity for the scientist turned activist.
"When Sakharov had his struggle for human rights, Boris Altshuler was very much involved with that," said Eugene Chudnovsky of the City University of New York, and a member of the selection committee. "He didn't have the standing of Sakharov. He could easily have been sent to prison for many years."
The Soviet government attacked Altshuler's professional career because of his activism. For five years in the mid-eighties the physics professor was demoted to staff janitor at the Institute on the urging of the KGB. After the fall of communism, he continued to advocate for human rights in Russia. In addition, he established "The Right of a Child," to reform and raise awareness about the country's troubled foster care system.
Imprisoned APS Member Faces Harsh Treatment and Charges in Iran - APS News
Iran Sentences Kokabee to Ten Years in Prison - APS News
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Transportation Minister Claire Trevena announced Monday that the B.C. NDP government is hiring an Ottawa-based consultant to study ride sharing, a hot political issue for urban areas as unregulated smartphone services have already started operating in Metro Vancouver.
Trevena said the report by consultant Dan Hara is expected by next spring, and will guide the government's next moves. During last spring's election campaign, Premier John Horgan promised ride sharing by the end of 2017, but Trevena said it is a complicated issue with differences around the province.
Trevena indicated that a framework to allow services like Uber and Lyft to operate in B.C. will be in place by the end of 2018. She said she is aware of the demand by urban communities to open up the system because taxis have not provided sufficient service.
Trevena said she had not read Hara's previous report on ride sharing, done for the City of Vancouver in 2015. A system that works for communities like Campbell River and Quesnel as well as Vancouver is needed, she said.
B.C. Liberal transportation critic Jordan Sturdy said the NDP is breaking an election promise to deliver ride sharing by the end of 2017.
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"There's an assessment, a study, evidently by a gentleman who's already done a study on exactly this issue, to be delivered some time in the spring, with a potential for legislation next fall," Sturdy said.
Trevena said there are six pieces of provincial legislation governing the taxi busines, some dating back to the 1920s. B.C. also has a Passenger Transportation Board that administers taxi licences.
Introduction of Uber, Lyft and similar mobile phone-based services has been a divisive political issue, as both the B.C. Liberal government and the NDP have struggled with how to licence the new technology while protecting the taxi industry.
The B.C. Green Party has been demanding action and the other parties stress the need for a "level playing field" with taxi companies who have big investments in vehicle and dispatch systems.


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Paul Naschy plays a supporting role as a deranged gravedigger in this zombie movie, set in a small highland village in 19th-century Scotland, where a stranger's arrival to claim an inheritance is met with apocalyptic visions and other evil omens. The town unearths a crypt full of horrors, including a devil-worshipping coven and throngs of the living dead.
The Hanging woman is a 1973 film that was recently restorated under Troma films for a 2009 re-release. The original film also was known under the names "Orgy of the Dead" and Return of the Zombies" though for the life of me cant see why they would want to label it under those titles. The original spanish name of the film was listed as "La orgía de los muertos " Directed by José Luis Merino, the movie is largely a murder mystery more so than a straight horror film. The film is also one of the several films that featured popular horror favorite Paul Naschy in a supporting role.
As the story goes Count Mihajli has died and left his estate to his heirs. Serge Chekov (Stelvio Rosi) arrives into town to find out what was heired to him. On his trek thru the country at night he is warned to stay indoors and that strange things occur in the darkness. Reluctantly, he walks about and discovers a woman hanging in the graveyard. This of course leads to a local investigation to find out if the woman was murdered or committed suicide. Nadia Mihaly, is the rather alluring redheaded owner of the estate who seduces Serge when he becomes owner of the estate per the will.
Paul Naschy plays Igor who's referred to as the local gravedigger, who seems to have a rather odd obsession with the dead and keeping many of the deceased female corpses in his underground lair. The film tends to get a bit confusing at times as to where this is all going.
I was really expecting the horror aspect to be a bit heavier but it takes a while to get there. We learn that Doris's father has been allowed to stay on to keep his experimental studies going on reanimating the dead. This has allowed him to construct a lab on the premises. When we learn of this early in the film, we find he's been experimenting with reanimating frogs, however we learn later that it's much more involved than lead ti believe. Dead corpses come alive and awaken from the underground catacombs that run directly under the house.
These catacombs also serve to extract recently dead bodies as they are buried for use in the doctor's experiments. By the 3rd act we have dead folks coming back to life and answering to the orders and commands of the good doctor. Prior we find Serge has been set up from the start to take the fall for the series of murders that have occurred. As mentioned before, clues are unveiled and disclosed in the final act as the mystery is fully disclosed. The extent of the horror comes in the context of the film though is light on the most part.
We do get zombies, murders, devil worship and plenty of graves but its a bit on the light side for the 1970's hard core films of that era. Maria Pia Conte who plays Nadia Mihaly and Dyanik Zurakowska as Doris Droila are both stunning ladies of the screen who really light up the screen.
Viewers might find Stelvio Rosi a bit humorous at times as he seduces all the women in his house stud role. While I am sure that his hairstyle was all the rave back then, his Starsky and Hutch look is a good candidate laughs as well.
Restored under Troma film, the transfer is only somewhat adequate. The sound is improved but the picture largely still resembles a direct from VHS transfer. Also I was surprised that the editor didn't take the time to de-interlace the footage to free it from the digital comb lines that are evident.
The Hanging Women,at least to me is no classic but it does have its peculiar 70s vibe that still makes it worthwhile. I would have liked to have seen a better transfer job, but it does have alot of extras included that balance the package out nicely.


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Wolf Makes His Home on Mir
News story originally written on September 29, 1997
The space shuttle Atlantis reached the space station Mir on Saturday. It dropped off astronaut David Wolf. He moved into his new bedroom on the space station. Wolf said the room has a great view especially of the Earth!
Atlantis picked up Michael Foale while it was docked with Mir. Foale was on Mir for four months. He is excited to return home. Atlantis will land in Florida on October 5, 1997.
Wolf 41 years old. He is the sixth American to live on Mir. He will do a lot of science experiments while he is on Mir.