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Lenoir County new corporations registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State between October 1 and November 30:
Daniel S. Gray CPA PLLC; 339 La Grange Road; Agent: Daniel S. Gray
Dempsey's Drug LLC; 701 Doctors Drive; Agent: Dempsey C. Hill
Barney Pizzeria & Grill Inc.; 3647 W. Vernon Ave.; Agent: Ouadie Zegmout
Squealing Hill LLC; 600 Plaza Blvd.; Agent: Everette L. Wooten
Run By Rural L3C; 5184 Brothers Road; Agent: Ibada Wadud
The King Insurance Team LLC; 117 S. Queen St., P.O. Box 2192; Agent: Justin David King
Ribeyes of Greenville LLC; 4010 Commerce Drive; Agent: Walter R. Killinger
Gates Investment Properties LLC; 508 Breckenridge Lane; Agent: John Paul Gates
Toloha Partnership; 518 Plaza Blvd. Suite 1, P.O. Box 1475; Agent: Josiah J. Corrigan
Two Amigos Heating and Air LLC; 1910 Gray Tilghman Road; Agent: Felipe Bravo
Top Care Roofing & Buildings; 1316 U.S. 258 N.; Agent: Angela D. Spence
Kitt's Enterprises Inc.; 317 E. Caswell St.; Agent: Darren M. Meadows Sr.
Little Union Martial Arts Center; 133 N. Queen St.; Agent: Joseph L. Jones
McConnell Wooster Properties LLC; 2018 W. Vernon Avenue; Agent: J. Ward McConnell Jr.
Faith In Operation Inc.; 406 Summit Avenue; Agent: Ruby S. Dortch
J&J Bakery; 689 Sumner Road; Agent: Mary L. Jones
Ridley Riders LLC; 4138 Aaron's Way, P.O. Box 66; Agent: Anthony W. Riley
Cooper's Auto Sales; 1785 U.S. 258 North; Agent: Sherry Turner
Down East Property Services LLC; 405 Potters Hill Loop; Agent: Gregory S. Fields
Perk Fitness of Goldsboro; 2585 Brookwood Road; Agent: Connie NMN Smith
Paragon Realty Management LLC; 2166 Autumn Drive; Agent: Desmond McPhail
Van Furniture Inc.; 6568 U.S. 70 E.; Agent: Andrew D. Ross Sr.
Airport U.S. Mini Mart LLC; 1516 Airport Road, 1404 Old Snow Hill Road; Agent: Ahmed M. Kaid
Greene County new corporations registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State between September 1 and November 30:
Iglesia Del Rios Vivo Jesucristo Inc.; 1157 Peak Branch Road; Agent: Victor H. Valencia
3SC Properties LLC; 710 N.C. 58 South; Agent: Paul M. Sugg
Hwy 13 N Motor Sales Inc; 979 Dyke Smith Road; Agent: Rodney Taylor
Divine Interventions Health Care Inc.; 1108-A Kingold Blvd, P.O. Box 775; Agent: Lakecia Dupree
Wood Haulers Inc.; 400 Claybrooke Drive; Agent: Michelle G. Barefoot


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A new study recently released by global interactive marketing provider ExactTarget finds 93 percent of Facebook users click the "Like" button at least monthly, but the meaning behind "Like" varies considerably by age and context.
Featured in 'The Meaning of Like,' the latest in ExactTarget's Subscribers, Fans and Followers research series, the study found the most common uses of "Like" related to posts made by friends, followed by clicking the "Like" button on sites outside of Facebook as a form of 'social bookmarking.'
"With Facebook such a vital part of the online social fabric, marketers need to be smart and strategic when developing campaigns on Facebook," said Jeff Rohrs, vice president, ExactTarget's Marketing Research and Education Group. "A click of the 'Like' button means different things to different people. It creates an opportunity for further engagement, but it is merely one step toward the types of meaningful, cross-channel relationships marketers need to succeed."
According to the research, a universal meaning of "Like" has yet to emerge largely because a click depends on the individual consumer and the context in which the "Like" button is used, Rohrs said.
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Wild Mushroom Fest at Boreas–Special Guests
October 31, 2009 by: Susan Goldsmith
In the Pacific Northwest, sometimes you need only to drive a short distance and you're in another world. Such is the case when we have guests from Astoria, Oregon, a quick 15 mile drive from the Long Beach Peninsula. This year, we have neighbors from Astoria visiting Boreas for our 8th Annual Wild Mushroom Festival, Holly Owen and her husband Matthew Stanley. Holly is employed by Quality Assurance International, based out of southern California. QAI oversees organic farms and processors of organic foods to make certain they are in compliance. She is a compliance reviewer and works from her home in Astoria. (How convenient is that??) Matthew is the General Manager for the Astoria Co-op and is an enthusiastic mushroom hunter. Holly and Matthew arrived yesterday for their weekend stay with a big bucket of Matsutaki mushrooms and we feasted on them last night. Currently, a bunch are being dehydrated in our oven so they can be used long after the season is over! We welcome Holly and Matthew, newcomers to the Pacific Northwest! Holly's father, Tom Owen, bought them this special Wild Mushroom weekend at Boreas for her September birthday. Thank you, Tom and Jane!


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Daily log, June 29
Tiffin reports
A 400-block South Washington Street woman reported Thursday afternoon someone attempted to open a credit card in her name.
A first-block Webster Street woman reported Thursday evening someone stole her daughter's cell phone and she now has a $2,000 bill.
A 300-block Greenfield Street reported Thursday night someone broke into a residence earlier that day. Vicodin was taken.
A first-block Elmwood Street woman reported Thursday night her front door was open. She said she also heard glass break across the street.
A 400-block South Washington Street caller reported Thursday night it sounded as if someone was pelting their apartment door. They then found a cup sitting outside of it. The person reported other strange things had been happening.
Wayne S. George, 49, of Tiffin, was cited with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and improper turn early Friday morning.
A woman went to the station Friday morning to report the theft of several items from her residence.
A caller from Tiffin Ford Lincoln Mercy, 2020 W. Market St., reported Friday morning scrap metal was stolen from a Dumpster overnight.
County reports
Kenneth B. Smith, 45, of Vermillion, was charged with disorderly conduct June 22.
Brandon J. Walter, 24, of Tiffin, was cited with operating a vehicle while intoxicated Wednesday.
Spencer C. Miller, 19, of Bloomville, was charged with disorderly conduct Wednesday.
A first-bock South High Street man reported Friday morning someone stole his vehicle overnight.
A 4000-block West CR 58 woman reported Friday morning someone stole gasoline from her vehicle.
Fostoria reports
Douglas A. Askam, 33, of New Riegel, was charged with falsification, possession of cocaine and possession of heroin Thursday.
A woman reported Thursday night her daughter was assaulted in the 500 block of West Center Street.
A 300-block Liberty Street woman reported Friday morning a vehicle tire was slashed and she found a knife lying next to her vehicle.
A break-in was reported Friday afternoon at Pilgrim Holiness Church, 150 W. Fourth St.
Tiffin firefighters were called to 10 St. Lawrence Drive Friday morning for an unintentional alarm transmission.
Tiffin EMS had one squad run Thursday night and one squad run early Friday morning.
McCutchenville fire and New Riegel EMS had a squad run Thursday night.
Republic fire and EMS had a squad run Friday morning.
McCutchenville fire, New Riegel EMS and the Echo unit had a squad run Friday morning.


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ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland is on the brink of a deal to settle a long-running dispute with U.S. authorities over Swiss banks accused of helping wealthy Americans evade billions of dollars of tax, the finance minister said on Saturday.
"We hope that we will shortly be at the finishing line," Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf told Swiss radio in an interview. "The banks won't get it for nothing."
Widmer-Schlumpf declined to say how high fines might be, but added: "It is clear that it will not be a pleasant solution."
Bank secrecy, which has helped Switzerland become the world's largest offshore center with $2 trillion in assets, has come under fire since the financial crisis, as cash-strapped governments seek to clamp down on tax evasion.
The Swiss government has been in protracted talks to end U.S. investigations into Swiss banks, including Credit Suisse and Julius Baer, in return for expected heavy fines and a transfer of client names.
Bern said last month it was considering a possible solution to the U.S. probes, but declined to give further details as negotiations were still continuing.
A source familiar with the talks has told Reuters the two sides had agreed an outline for a deal that would divide more than 300 Swiss banks according to the extent they had helped U.S. clients hide money, to determine how they are dealt with.
Under the outline deal, banks already under investigation would settle with individual deferred prosecution agreements, the source said. Credit Suisse has already made a 295 million Swiss franc ($303 million) provision towards a settlement.
A second group of banks which had U.S. clients but have not yet been targeted by investigators would have to agree to pay fines and hand over data on their customers, the source said.
The country's biggest bank UBS was forced in 2009 to pay a fine of $780 million and hand over the names of more than 4,000 clients, delivering the U.S. authorities information that allowed them to then pursue other Swiss banks.
Switzerland's oldest private bank, Wegelin & Co, said in January it was closing down after pleading guilty to helping Americans evade taxes, paying a fine of nearly $58 million.
EU finance ministers gave their official approval this week to start formal negotiations with Switzerland and the tax-haven microstates of Liechtenstein, San Marino, Andorra and Monaco about surrendering bank data on an automatic basis, exposing savers to tax claims.
Widmer-Schlumpf said Switzerland could do little to resist the pressure for more transparency. "The automatic exchange of information can't be stopped," she said. ($1 = 0.9729 Swiss francs)
Additional reporting by Oliver Hirt; Editing by David Holmes


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While 2014 was the year of security concerns following the Windows XP migration (which saw nearly 30 percent of organizations still using the OS after its end-of-life), 2015 is shaping up to have a similar focus on security given the flurry of massive data breaches in recent months. IT security will continue to be top of mind for companies of all sizes.
Virtualization will be another major focus for 2015, as IT departments will need to embrace BYOPC and BYOD in a way that doesn't jeopardize the organization's security. While last year was a big year for the virtualization market, this sector is yet again poised for changes in 2015 as growing BYOD demand continues to push IT departments to evolve their positioning and policies to satisfy employees. Virtualization technology is finally beginning to reach its maturity, and we look forward to the launch of Windows 10 and further development of the virtualization software industry.
Drawing on his team's expertise in IT efficiency, Ambareesh Kulkarni, VP, 1E Professional Services, highlights the seven critical considerations for IT professionals who are looking to optimize their operations in 2015 to ensure a secure and efficient enterprise.
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Phil Mack's penalty kick with no time remaining completed a remarkable comeback Sunday as Canada defeated Samoa 22-19 to finish third at the USA Sevens — its best ever finish at an IRB Sevens rugby event.
Down 19-0 early in the second half, the Canadian men reeled off 22 straight points to secure the win.
"It showed a lot of character," said Canadian coach Geraint John. "The players at halftime were composed. Everybody was composed. We knew what we had to do and they executed.
"That's what I liked about the whole weekend. When we executed I thought we were a very very good side and we showed that we deserved to be in that top bracket. Now the hardest part is we've got to continue and move on from here."
Canada stood 13th in the standings after the first three stops on the nine-event HSBC Sevens World Series. But it showed grit throughout the three-day tournament at Sam Boyd Stadium, staging one rally after another, and moved up to 11th spot.
It marked the first time since 2000 and only the second time in IRB Sevens play that Canada had reached the semifinals of the top-tier Cup competition.
South Africa, appearing in its third straight final, beat New Zealand 14-7 to win its second tournament. The Springboks downed the All Blacks 17-14 last time out in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
The victory moved South Africa ahead of New Zealand atop the series standings.
England held on to edge Australia 26-24 in the consolation Plate final and place fifth. Fiji finished ninth in thumping Kenya 35-0 in the Bowl final and the host U.S. blanked Spain 31-0 to win the Shield and finish 13th.
Going into the third-place game, Samoa had gone 31-3 against Canada in past matches. And the Pacific Islanders were rampant early on as Fomai Ah Ki scored two tries to give the two-time tournament champions a 12-0 lead at the half.
Reupena Levasa scored soon after the restart to extend the Samoan lead to 19-0. Then the Canadian comeback began.
Conor Trainor's try cut the deficit to 19-7 before captain John Moonlight bulled his way over the goal-line to make it 19-14.
Mack then crossed the line in the corner only to see his conversion attempt hit the post, leaving it knotted at 19-19 with 30 seconds remaining. Mack completed the comeback, slotting his drop goal through the posts after Samoa was penalized some 20 metres in front of its posts as time ran out.
Mack finished with 12 points on a try, penalty and two conversions.
"Once we got that roll going in the beginning of the second half, I don't think there was really any stopping us," said John.
The fine Canadian showing came despite a string of injuries that kept captain Nathan Hirayama, Sean Duke, Ciaran Hearn, Mike Fuailefau, Lucas Hammond, Adam Kleeberger and Pat Parfrey out of the lineup.
Canada opened the day with a 26-7 loss to New Zealand in the Cup semifinal.
The semifinal against New Zealand was a tough ask for Canada. The All Blacks' career record against Canada was 23-0 going into the game, with New Zealand outscoring the Canadians 726-151.
Canada got a break with suspensions to New Zealand's George Tilsley (one match) and Sam Dickson (eight) for foul play in its last pool match against Fiji.
The underdog Canadians opened the scoring against New Zealand with a converted Mack try after an attack by Moonlight. But the All Blacks, capitalizing on Canadian defensive mistakes, responded with a try by Scott Curry before Bryce Heem scored on the stroke of halftime for a 2-7 lead.
New Zealand continued to dominate possession in the second half and the Canadians found themselves on the back foot after Australian referee Matt O'Brien called a string of penalties at the breakdown.
Tim Mikkelson and Heem added New Zealand tries to make the final score 26-7, with Gillies Kaka adding three conversions.
"They're a good team," New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens said of Canada. "A tough semifinal."
On Saturday, Canada rallied from 14-0 down to beat France 17-14 in the Cup quarter-final after recovering from a 12-0 deficit to defeat Wales 21-19. On Friday, Canada downed Kenya 17-15 and lost to South Africa 29-0.
A Canadian women's development side called the Maple Leafs defeated the Aptoella Angels 17-5 to win the companion Las Vegas Invitational tournament.
Article source: http://www.leaderpost.com/sports/Canada+stages+remarkable+comeback+finish+historic+third+Sevens+rugby/9432144/story.html


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Surajkund Crafts Mela, Haryana (Delhi), India, Feb 2011
Every year for two weeks, a record number of visitors including thousands of foreign tourists come to this mega event! The idea behind the Mela is to recreate a pristine rural ambience for foreign & domestic tourists, to educate the patrons of arts and crafts on the skills involved in art creation, to introduce crafts and craftspersons directly to the buyers and to identify, nurture and preserve the languishing crafts of the country. The participants this year also included those from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Russia, Bhutan, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka.
Surajkund which is located near Faridabad in Haryana is just about 8 km and an hour's drive from New Delhi. All day, at the Chaupal & in the evenings at the Natyashala, various dance troupes performed to enthralled audiences.
The Surajkund Mela is organized by Haryana Tourism. Visitors payed Rs. 50 as an entrance ticket for the day. The mela was first held in 1981 and the popular event is a showcase for traditional Indian arts and crafts as well as live entertainment. For details visit: http://haryanatourism.gov.in/surajkund/surajkundmela.asp
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The National Football Post is reporting the Raiders worked out Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka.
Speculation about the quarterback position has been heavy with the Raiders given the struggles last season of JaMarcus Russell, whom the owe $3 million in guaranteed money and $9.45 million should he play this season.
Oakland has been linked with Donovan McNabb (since traded to Washington from Philadelphia), Jimmy Clausen (Mel Kiper Jr. has the Raiders taking Clausen at No. 8) and Tim Tebow (NFL.com draft analyst Gil Brandt talked of an Oakland-Tebow visit).
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Stroudsburg Area School District officials will not move forward with a massive 48,000-panel, 11-megawatt solar farm they once touted as being one of the largest solar projects for a school district in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Stroudsburg Area School District officials will not move forward with a massive 48,000-panel, 11-megawatt solar farm they once touted as being one of the largest solar projects for a school district in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Officials approved the project in November 2010, agreeing to a 20-year power purchase agreement with Marshalls Creek-based Energy in the Bank.
Under the proposal, an outside investor would own the solar system and school officials would purchase at a discount rate the power produced.
The school district would not be responsible for the solar panels or their maintenance.
Energy in the Bank faced numerous stumbling blocks in getting the project started, however, even prompting it to request a deadline extension from the school district.
The school board approved the one-year extension in November 2011, setting Dec. 31, 2012, as the deadline for the system to be installed on a privately owned 62-acre parcel off Chipperfield Drive.
But shovels never hit the ground.
"As far as Energy in the Bank is concerned, we are done with them. Clearly, there has been enough time for them to do what they said they were going to do, so I am moving on," said Superintendent John Toleno.
It's been about three months since the school district last corresponded with Energy in the Bank CEO Herbert Ortiz, Toleno said.
At that time, Toleno told the company that the school district would not be moving forward with the project.
"I told them that we are not doing this anymore. I'm not going to be just strung along," he said.
Ortiz did not immediately return phone calls for comment.
Stroud Township officials also have not heard from Energy in the Bank, which would have needed township approval to install the solar system on Chipperfield Drive.
The property, owned by Glenn Detrick, was zoned residential when the project was first proposed. At that time, solar electric facilities were only allowed in the township's industrial zone.
Township officials have since adopted an ordinance defining several areas where solar electric could be constructed, including the 62-acre Chipperfield parcel.
Energy in the Bank representatives attended the Feb. 23 meeting where township officials adopted that ordinance, but did not speak about the solar project at that time, said township Supervisor Daryl Eppley.
"I think the tax credits were a major issue. Developers represented that the tax credits were 'devaluing,' but I don't know whether that had any effect on this project," Eppley said.
A significant increase in the number of solar projects in recent years is driving down the value of government-issued credits and incentives that are available.
"If you are a homeowner or big company and you are generating solar electricity, then you earn a certificate for every 1,000 kilowatts you produce. That's a renewable energy credit," said Vera Cole, president of the Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association and lead faculty for Penn State's energy and sustainability policy program.
In a November 2011 interview, Ortiz cited the declining value of the renewable energy credits and the acquisition of the Chipperfield Drive property as hurdles in getting the project started.
At that time, about 60 percent of the project was to be financed by renewable energy credits provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Investors were originally going to lease the Chipperfield site for $6,000 per acre annually, but could no longer afford the price because of the decreased value of the credits, Ortiz had said.
When the solar project was proposed in November 2010, the credits were worth $300 per 1,000 kilowatts of power produced. By November 2011, the rate had dropped to around $45 per 1,000 kilowatts.
In November 2011, Ortiz said the company was negotiating with Detrick to purchase the property. According to county tax records, as of Nov. 15, Detrick still owns the Chipperfield site.
Detrick did not immediately return calls for comment.
According to Energy in the Bank's website, the company has installed solar projects on eight residential properties.
One of those cited is in Sciota and owned by the Jakobsen family, although the website did not specify if it is owned by school board member John Jakobsen, who spearheaded Stroudsburg's venture into solar energy and facilitated the district's communications with Energy in the Bank.
Jakobsen did not immediately return phone calls.
Solar projects have also been installed at Sarah Street Grill and Phillips Street Apartments, both in Stroudsburg, according to the company.
Projects are "under development" with the Elm Street Apartments in Stroudsburg and Lincoln Plaza in East Stroudsburg, the website said. The company is also pursuing numerous projects outside the area.
One of those is with Bangor Area School District, where Energy in the Bank proposed a similar deal to the one offered to Stroudsburg Area School District — though on a smaller scale.
That project would involve a combination of roof- and ground-mounted panels, stretching across 16 acres and generating 4.7 megawatts of electricity.
"What's happened is the subsidies have gone away, so they can't offer the same competitive rates," said Bangor Area School Board member Kevin Pruett. "The economics of it aren't compelling right now, and I think all of these solar project folks have difficulties coming up with cost-effective, competitive projects."
The school board has continued to work with Energy in the Bank since February, when the company first approached them.
"They just haven't been able to put together a package that is attractive to us," Pruett said.
Solar electricity rates have dropped to the point that they are on par with electricity from the grid, he said.
Solar panel systems may still make sense for small-business owners and private property owners who buy their own systems, Cole said.
But for nonprofit organizations, "it's hard getting the pricing and business model just right," she said.
"The main differences are residential and small businesses qualify for a lot of incentives "� but nonprofits like schools and churches don't qualify for the same incentives, which is why the third-party businesses often end up in that role."
Many school districts, including Stroudsburg, have been purchasing electricity through a regional consortium with other school districts.
"It's typically a two-year-block that you lock up for. It's like wholesaling electricity," Pruett said. "The question is, what is the rate going to be five years from now, 10 years from now, or even 25 years from now? Right now (electricity) is coming from finite resources. Natural gas is at unsustainably low prices right now, and it can't stay that way."
About six to eight months ago, Toleno said he was approached by a local businessperson with ties to another solar company, though he declined to release either name.
Stroudsburg will continue to examine the viability of renewable energy sources, but there are no plans to move forward with another project at this time.
The deal proposed by the new company is similar to the one proposed by Energy in the Bank, in which Stroudsburg would enter into an agreement to purchase the power but would not own any of the infrastructure.
"I haven't brought anything to the board with it because at this point, it's very preliminary," Toleno said.


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If it's your first time to visit Malaysia and if you're in Kuala Lumpur, I am 99% sure that Batu Caves is one of the places that you'd want to see. I read a lot of travel forums and have checked out blog posts from travelers who have been to KL and everyone recommended going to Batu Caves. Surprisingly, Malaysian friends that P and I hung out with have not been to Batu Caves; some of them first learned about this popular tourist attraction from us. I remember P asking our friends how to go to Batu Caves and one of them said it was too far from our hotel, Wolo Bukit Bintang.
One of the boys gave a suggestion to talk to a cab driver and book him for the whole day. He'll bring us to Batu Caves and wherever it is that we wanted to go. Their rates, which I think is ridiculous, usually range from 250RM ( approx. PHP3,000 or USD68 ) to 350RM. One can also take the bus or the train going to Batu Caves, but for some reason, when we were there and after we heard 'stuff' from our friends, P and I decided to not go to Batu Caves. Or at least, that was Plan B — because our friend, Elson, had Plan C.
The tallest statue ( almost colossal ) in the world of Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of War.
Batu Caves quick facts
Batu Caves is one of Malaysia's most famous tourist destination. "Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur is a series of caves that are located approximately 13 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur. The caves got their name from the river that flows nearby, "Sungei Batu" (Malay for "Stone River"). Coincidentally the nearby village is also known as Batu Caves. The caves are one of the most revered Hindu shrines that are found outside of India. Dedicated to the Hindu deity, Lord Murugan or Kartikeya, it is the spot where a million Hindus converge each year during the Thaipusam Festival." [ Read More: Malaysia Travel Guide ]
"In 1891 the first temple was built in the cave. The large stairway to the temple was built in 1920. The Cathedral Cave is the largest cave, and is filled with altars. In 2006 the construction of a 42 meters high statue of Lord Murugan was completed, when we were there the construction had just started. Currently a cable car is being built that will transport visitors and temple devotees to the top of Batu Caves without having to walk up the 272 steps ." [ Read More: Wonderful Malaysia ]
Stalls selling souvenirs inside the caves.
Monkey Business
I wasn't bothered at all by the 272 steps, but geez, the monkeys. I knew that Macaque monkeys were free to roam in Batu Caves. Half the time, I was wildly terrified of the monkeys and was insanely worried that they might snatch one of my things. Yes, they are cute and lovely to look at but I was so scared of getting bitten by one. I'm usually game and adventurous, but when I was at Batu Caves, I was so afraid of the monkeys that I dared not take a photo of one AND I made Elson + P my human shields. I read in one of the blogs that if a monkey gets one of your things, just let it go and don't even attempt play tug-o-war with it unless of course, you'd want to get bitten by a monkey.
When I was in Batu Caves, a Korean lady who was walking in front of me was attacked by one of the monkeys. The poor lady screamed like it was the end-of-the-world. I saw the monkey 'rob' her bag and opened it then it took the bottle of water. While it's cute that this smart little monkey knew how to open the bottle of water ( and it even drank from it! ), I think that was a scary experience. So, I would like to share a few things that you need to keep in mind if you'd decide to visit Batu Caves in one of your future trips.
1) These monkeys are sly, so leave your bag in the car. Leave your things in the car.
2) But, if you must have something with you, bring an umbrella.
3) The umbrella may have a dual purpose: it's your protection from the sun & you can use it to shoo the monkeys away.
4) Just shoo the monkeys, not hit. You're not allowed to hit the monkeys.
5) Don't stare at the monkeys.
6) Wear a hat or a cap or anything that you can use to cover your head because it's very hot.
7) Wear your sunglasses. Again, it's hot.
8) Bring a small bottle of water. Again, it's hot.
9) Bring a hand towel, some wipes, and an extra shirt because you'd look like you did a 10K run after Batu Caves.
That's Elson ( with the umbrella ). Check out the monkey that's being photographed on the right.
I was really freaked out with the Macaque monkeys. I remember how I almost flaked out on Batu Caves but my determination won over being a sissy. P and Elson + his wife would have been disappointed if I asked to be left behind especially after the traffic and long drive from Bukit Bintang to Selangor. Of course, I didn't want Elson to feel bad.


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So - here's my bun situation...
The boyfriend(JT) and I don't live together. Buck lives with him, Rex lives with me. But I browse shelter websites at least weekly if not more often and since before Buck got there there has been a gorgeous 7lb bunny who I like and I really want her. We've already agreed no more animals until we live together but I really want her. I'm totally fine waiting and if she finds a home before then - great! But if not I'll be looking into bunny dates at the shelter.
I just want to know if it's even a good idea. Buck likes us and all but I think he'd love a friend he plays with Rex all the time and I just think an animal of the same species is always good. But I've read horrible stories of rabbits losing all of their litter habits and not liking their humans anymore because now they can deal with somebunny who really understands them.
I guess I'd like any supportive or contrasting stories you guys have. I want to keep the relationship with Buck and because it's probably not going to happen for a while I have plenty of time to think this completely through. The only way I would get her is if they bond through the bunny dates. I'd really like to take her home - but she'd be for Buck, not me so it's only if he takes a liking to her. I understand that they sometimes break up and if that were to happen, I would be willing to commit to the two of them living totally seperate.
Just looking for personal stories of going from a single bun to 2 bonded buns.
Thanks guys!
I took my bun on bunny dates once one of my rabbits died, and having him find a girlfriend has been a great experience. I made sure to get a rabbit that got along with my Ham, she actually licked him immediately, and that's when I knew they'd work out. It took two weeks before I could trust them to live together full time. Peach (the new bun) has been really good with her habits, considering she was 3 when she was finally given a litterbox, but Ham has always been a bit of a marker, so it's no surprise really when he pees on a blanket. They recently (I'm assuming its both but it might just be Ham) started marking with poops ever since my foster bun Houdini'd into their room and ran around, but I'd expect them to do that : ) And it seems like they are way more focused on me then when they weren't living togethor. They constantly follow me around and cuddle with eachother when watching me (like in my avatar, except the other way!) It's ridiculously adorable.
Basically, you might as well take your bun on a couple dates. If all goes well, and there seems to be a mutual interest in the buns, then you can decide where to go from there. Honestly, I love that we found a soulmate for my little bun. The relationship is adorable, and I think some buns just need someone who "speaks their language". It's made my relationship with Ham stronger, and I have loved getting to know Peach, she's a great little rabbit.
Hope a positive experience helps!
I didn't like bonding, and it was stressful for me. I was unemployed at the time and had no excuse not to work on it daily, but now that I'm working full time I can imagine finding a million reasons not to do it. Still, looking back it only took a month or so (plus some more weeks of the buns sleeping in a tiny cage in our bedroom so Hannah wouldn't chase) and in the grand scheme of things that's not so bad. I love having a bonded pair, but it was definitely work.
I also didn't have any problem with litter habits, which might have made a difference in how I feel about it. Otto was never a cuddly bun, so his personality didn't change much (he did regress, but eventually came back to his previous low level of cuddliness). Hannah was new to us, so she's only become more friendly over time. She was attached to Otto at the hip for the first few months of their bond though. I also got lucky in that Otto is extremely easy going - I put him with multiple rabbits at a rescue and he was grooming himself and eating within seconds of meeting new rabbits. My whole experience was just getting Hannah to chill out, since she was soooo excited to meet another rabbit and got sort of obnoxious. It can be such a different story with two fairly dominant rabbits. I honestly didn't pick Hannah because she was the best with Otto - he was basically the same with every bun that we met, so it was kind of a toss up and we went with the lop who came from a loving home over the uppy earred bunnies from the shelter.
At the end of the day, I'd definitely do it again. I'd also live with my first rabbit for at least a year though, to make sure I was bonded to my original rabbit (I'd had Otto for exactly a year when we added Hannah). If I'd bonded him really early and I don't think I'd have much of a relationship with him at all, since he's not keen on people.
Overall, I'd definitely do it again. I love having a pair and watching them snuggle together, or explore together, is so rewarding. Hannah absolutely needed a friend, and watching her with another rabbit is great. Otto would've been fine either way, but he likes having a buddy.
I have had 2 positive bonding experiences and one not so positive. I managed to bond 2 unspayed females with neutered males. They both were instant bonds. As in, I took one pair on a car ride, did neutral time once and then let them go in their shared area of the house. Never even a scuffle. It was actually a "too good to be true" situation. When Piper got spayed, they were separated for the day, back together that night and it was like they were never apart.
I tried bonding Smudge (male) with my bonded pair. We did car rides (as a trio and one on one) neutral time and Smudge got along well with Piper. Toby and Smudge got along pretty well in neutral, but any time we moved even a teensy bit out of neutral (after many neutral "see mom we get along" times) the fights started. I don't think Toby was keen on sharing his girl.
I think it all boils down to personality. My instant bond buns are both pretty laid back. I also found it to be different when bringing a girl into the home the boy has been living in. In my experience the boys seem less territorial.


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Asian security issues were prominent at this year's annual security conference of the U.S. Army War College that I attended. U.S. experts considered sustaining U.S. engagement in East Asia especially important due to the rising power of China, North Korea's threatening behavior, and the potential for further nuclear weapons proliferation in the region.
But the terms "Asian Pivot" and "back to Asia" were no longer in fashion, with the speakers emphasizing that the United States had never left Asia. Instead, they stressed the elements of continuity in the current administration's strategy with those of its predecessor. The fact is that even before the recent announcement of the Pentagon's new Asian orientation, the United States was quietly strengthening its forces in the region. For example, despite the ongoing commitments in the Middle East and Afghanistan, half of the U.S. Air Force's top-of-the-line F-22 fighters are deployed in the Asia-Pacific region.
So what is the preferred description now, and what do we know about the likely direction of U.S. policy? The term now being used is "re-balancing," which encompasses two separate processes – the U.S. military is rebalancing its global assets from other regions to Asia, as well as rebalancing within the Asia-Pacific region, reducing the concentration of forces from northeast Asia to a more widely distributed focus throughout the entire region.Enjoying this article? Click here to subscribe for full access. Just $5 a month.
As was evident from the diverse political backgrounds of the various speakers, a bipartisan consensus now exists among U.S. leaders regarding the key elements of U.S. foreign policy toward Asia. These included recognition of the region's growing importance in the world, the need to maintain a U.S. military presence in Asia, and the importance of avoiding a military clash with China through a combination of deterrence and defense measures.
Speakers praised the Obama administration for rectifying some early flaws in its policy toward China, and believed that the initial effort to avoid offending China only encouraged Beijing to elevate its demands. Now the administration sells arms to Taiwan and takes other steps Beijing dislikes because it expects that the Chinese will still cooperate with the United States whenever it's in their interests. The Obama administration also takes care to tell Beijing in advance what we will do. Not only does this avoid embarrassing public surprises in the relationship, but our publicly declaring our plans in advance makes it difficult for us not to proceed that way regardless of Beijing's reaction.
The lack of Chinese political and security transparency does, however, complicate issues by deepening uncertainties regarding China's goals and means. Above all, it remains unclear how committed Chinese leaders are to maintaining freedom of access to the global commons. They appear to have a 17th century view of national sovereignty in a 21st century world, where leaders accept they must sacrifice some of their national freedom of action for the greater common good of international peace and prosperity.
The Obama administration has taken pains to stress that its new Asian strategy results from a variety of developments, especially the winding down of U.S. combat operations in the Middle East and the growing importance of Asia for the world economy and, consequently, U.S. economic wellbeing, and isn't driven by the growth of China's economic potential and military power. The speakers dismissed such observations as polite pretense since everyone knows the U.S. rebalancing toward the Asia-Pacific region is about China.


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I think this might be a fun one if enough people want to join in.I am not sure, as of right now, how to break up the epic poem, perhaps atleast 5 Cantos a week, maybe more? Any suggestions would be great.I have the Carlyle-Okey-Wicksteed unabridged translation in front of me right now, but I've heard good things about the John Ciardi version. If there is a single translation that is superior to the rest, please say it here and maybe everyone can get the same copy.
Dude we should do one on Kierkegaard's "Practice in Christianity" at some point, which I am slowly trudging through.
In any case I'm going to buy Musa's Inferno tomorrow and pick up the other two when we get to it. I'll take some pics of the book and upload when I do.Since many of us have lives to attend to, I'm thinking maybe 3 Cantos a week would work. Considering how densely packed each Canto is, I also believe 3 at a time should make plenty for discussion.
Quote from: Achronos on August 01, 2012, 03:44:54 AMDude we should do one on Kierkegaard's "Practice in Christianity" at some point, which I am slowly trudging through."Training in Christianity" (Lowrie's translation) is currently collecting dust on my bookshelf. Sadly, I've yet to get around to reading it, so I think required reading would do much to motivate me. Please, let me know how PiC reads. I thought the Hongs did a pretty phenomenal job with "Works of Love"---feels so fluid and refreshing, especially compared to Douglas Steere's translations of Kierkegaard's work.
Three per week seems manageable. I'll go ahead and order.Are you seeking Orthodox interpretations alone or are Oriental, Catholic and Protestant views welcome as well?
I would be interested in this as well, if it's towards the end of the month.
One more week, who all is in?
At 3 Cantos a week, how long would it take?
I read the whole thing about three years ago, so I might comment here and there.
Quote from: Iconodule on August 29, 2012, 04:26:42 PMI read the whole thing about three years ago, so I might comment here and there. What translation and what did you think? Were you an Orthodox Christian at the time?
Let me know when you do.I'm currently in the middle of reading Faust.
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Using light instead of electrical current to transfer information has been considered to be the best solution for high performance data links. Monolithically integrated lasers on silicon have long been a "holy-grail" for electronic-photonic integration. However, large scale electronic-photonic synergy has been severely limited by material and processing incompatibilities. The monolithic germanium-on-silicon laser described in this paper enables large-scale electronic-photonic integration on silicon for high bandwidth, low energy consumption photonic data links. The potential applications include data centers, servers, as well as multicore microprocessors; including board-to-board, chip-to-chip, core-to-core and core-to-memory interconnections.
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CCRI President Ray Di Pasquale introduced the champions and thanked them for their contributions to the college and the community. The award ceremony included a video presentation featuring the honorees and their achievements.
Year Up Providence Executive Director Meghan Hughes accepted the Community Champion award and said that, for Year Up participants who choose to attend college and instead of moving directly into the work force, "CCRI is the school that best meets the needs of most of our graduates."
She said that 5.2 million high school graduates are neither employed nor enrolled in college. "I want to thank CCRI for working with the ones who belong to Rhode Island," she said. "I thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in their potential."
Mark Male, executive vice president of Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island, accepted the Business Champion award and said the organization sees donating to CCRI as an effective way to give back to the state as a whole.
"We do it because we need the next generation of leaders, and that's going to come from CCRI," he said. "To say that we're flattered and humbled by this would be entirely accurate. I can say on behalf of all of our agents, and our board and our officers that we appreciate the recognition."
After receiving the Education Champion Award, Walter Jachna said that CCRI's mission to educate Rhode Islanders has become even more important given today's poor economic conditions.
"[CCRI] provides our citizens with an affordable opportunity to get an excellent education," he said, adding that he hopes state support for the institution will be expanded.
Longtime educator Eileen Jachna called recognition by the CCRI Foundation one of the great honors of her life. She said that CCRI's vibrant and caring faculty, as well as its skilled graduates, make the college "the education gem of Rhode Island."
The Community College of Rhode Island, New England's largest community college, has full-service campuses in Warwick, Lincoln, Providence and Newport and operates satellites in Downcity Providence and Westerly. CCRI enrolls an average of nearly 18,000 students annually in credit courses and thousands more in noncredit and workforce training classes and programs.


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Book 1: The Prophet Abraham (pbuh)
Characteristics of the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) Tribe
Allah reveals that the first prophet was the Prophet Adam (pbuh). The Prophet Abraham (pbuh) lived after the Prophet Noah (pbuh) and according to the Qur'an, he is a descendant of the Prophet Noah (pbuh) ( Surat as-Saffat: 83). Many of the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) descendants were prophets as well, such as the Prophets Isaac, Ishmael, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, David, Solomon, Zacharia, John, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them all).
You have an excellent example in Abraham and those with him. (Surat al-Mumtahana: 4)
Historical sources record that the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) lived in Mesopotamia. The Qur'an informs us that he and his son, the Prophet Ishmael (pbuh) built the Ka`bah. This confirms the historical accounts that the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) did indeed live in the Middle East.
The ziggurat of Ur, built by Ur Nammu (2112-95 BCE) to worship the Moon. According to Hammurabi's inscriptions, Ur was Sumeria's most famous city.
Allah states in the Qur'an that the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) tribe followed paganism. In fact, historical sources state that nearly all Middle Eastern tribes at that time either worshipped hand-made idols or various celestial bodies (e.g., the Moon and the Sun). Excavations in Mesopotamia have uncovered information and remains of temples (ziggurats) built for such worship, as well as the remains of many stone and clay statues.
In short, both the historical and archaeological facts show that the majority of the Middle East, at the time of the Prophet Abraham (pbuh), was a pagan land. Allah chose the Prophet Abraham (pbuh), by honoring him with prophethood, as His pure servant to represent the Divine religion and proper moral virtues in the midst of these misguided pagans.
Our Lord reveals that the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) tribe carved statues made of stone or wood and then as a great deviance they regarded them as false deities and worshipped them. Although devoid of power and life, these pagans believed that these idols could either harm or help them. Due to these superstitious beliefs, they blindly followed the misguided belief system of their ancestors and passed it on to the next one.
Allah revealed to the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) that He was the Creator of everything in the universe and that those who believed otherwise were utterly mistaken. Although his tribe wanted him to live and think like them, the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) turned his back on his tribe's traditional belief system, rejected its false deities, and declared that only Allah truly existed. In order to deepen and reinforce his faith, Allah showed the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) proofs of His power and dominion:
Because of that, We showed Abraham the dominions of the heavens and Earth so that he might be one of the people of certainty. (Surat al-An'am: 75)
Remains found in Mesopotamia depict the local societies' idolatrous and
superstitious belief system. In this picture, King Tukulti-Ninurta of Assyria
bows before the light and fire-god Nusku, who is symbolized by a throne.
Although he grew up among pagans, the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) exhibited such a very superior character and such an excellent moral understanding that he finally separated himself from them and devoted himself to Allah. But he did not content himself with this separation alone, for he then sought to explain Allah's existence to them and called them to belief in Him. Most people of his tribe, however, refused to accept the truths he told them out of loyalty to their ancestors' superstitious religion. As Allah states in the Qur'an:
When they are told: "Follow what Allah has sent down to you," they reply: "We are following what we found our fathers doing." What, even though their fathers did not understand a thing and were not guided! (Surat al-Baqara: 170)
One of the reasons why his tribe refused to abandon their traditional paganism is found among all people who are distant from true religion: According to them, the ideas of the majority are considered to be right, even though they are deviant and superstitious. According to this distorted logic of these people, questioning, researching, or criticizing widely held ideas are unacceptable. This mistake is so important that Allah states it in the Qur'an and tells all people to avoid it, as follows:
If you obeyed most of those on Earth, they would misguide you from Allah's way. They follow nothing but conjecture. They are only guessing. (Surat al-An'am: 116)
The Prophet Abraham (pbuh), like all prophets and believers, did not make this mistake. He never abandoned the truth, even when his relatives and friends—in fact, his whole tribe—opposed him. His belief in Allah was unshakable, and no difficulty or pressure could turn him from his chosen path.
Allah Bestows Prophethood upon Abraham (pbuh)
Our prophet( may Allah biess him and grand him peace)said:"Every prophed has friends from among the probhets.My friend is Abraham,my forebear and the friend(khalil)of my Lord."He then recited the following verse: "The people with the strongest claim to Abraham are those who followed him and this probhet,and those who believe. Allah is the Protector of the believers." (Surah Al'Imran:68) (Hadith at-Tirmidhi)
All societies have been aware of Allah's existence, Oneness, Infinite Might and Power; of the Day of Judgment; and of what Allah wills from His servants. Allah reveals this truth in the following verse:
We sent a messenger among every tribe saying: "Worship Allah and keep clear of all false deities." Among them were some whom Allah guided, but others received the misguidance they deserved. Travel about the land and see the final fate of the unbelievers. (Surat an-Nahl: 36)
Prophets are special people whom Allah selected and endowed with superior qualities. Their powerful faith, pleasing moral virtues, superior character, and exemplary behavior always attracted those around them, and eventually they were forced to move away from their pagan and misguided societies. One of the most important qualities setting them apart is the fact that Allah revealed the truth to them. As Allah reveals in the Qur'an:
We have revealed to you, as We revealed to Noah and the prophets who came after him. And We revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Descendents, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon. And We gave David the Psalm. (Surat an-Nisa: 163)
Allah's use of prophets to spread His revelation among their people was a great blessing for humanity, for His revelation continues to show people the way to the true path, teach them how to worship, describe proper moral values, and makes His religion known to those people who live after the time of the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), the last prophet. Our Lord informs us that He has revealed to the prophets how their followers should behave and worship Him:
We made them leaders, guiding by Our command, and revealed to them how to do good actions, perform prayer, and give alms. And they worshipped Us. (Surat al-Anbiya: 73)
Throughout their lives, the prophets sought to gain His good pleasure and compassion, as well as His Paradise. Thus, they lived exemplary lives by fully complying with His commands.
Allah bestowed prophethood, an honorable position attained by His chosen servants, upon the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) after a period of testing. Allah reveals this in the following verse:
Remember when Abraham was tested by his Lord with certain words, which he carried out perfectly. He [Allah] said: "I will make you a model for humanity." He [Abraham] asked: "And what of my descendents?" He [Allah] replied: "My contract does not include the wrongdoers." (Surat al-Baqara: 124)
As stated in this verse, the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) obeyed our Lord during this test and perfectly fulfilled all of His commands. Just like the Prophet Abraham (pbuh), all believers have the same responsibility. His unconditional obedience to Allah and submission to His commands are fine models for all believers.
The broken red line shows the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) route in the light of historical records. He left Ur, in Sumeria, and eventually reached Mecca.
(Overleaf) Excavations outside the city walls of Ur reveal the remains of a settlement dating from 2000 BCE. Historians state that the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) people may have lived in similar houses.
Allah endowed the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) with prophethood at an early age (Surat al-Anbiya: 60), and revealed the truth to him:
Or do they in fact envy other people for the bounty Allah has granted them? We gave the family of Abraham the Book and Wisdom, and We gave them an immense kingdom. (Surat an-Nisa: 54)
In other verses, Allah reveals that He gave texts to the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) and his descendents:
… although the Hereafter is better and longer lasting. This is certainly [stated] in the earlier texts, the texts of Abraham and Moses. (Surat al-A'la: 17-19)
Or has he not been informed what is in the texts of Moses and of Abraham, who fully discharged [his mission]? (Surat an-Najm: 36-37)
This shows that Allah had sent down texts to the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) before His revelation of the Torah to Prophet Moses (pbuh). These texts contain the true religion, which is based on the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) submission to Allah. The hadith literature records the following conversation:
I [Abu Dharr] asked: "O Messenger of Allah, has anything from the pages of the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) and the Prophet Moses (pbuh) been sent down to you?"
He replied: "O Abu Dharr," ["Yes," he said, "such verses were revealed," and began to read them:] "Everyone who cleans himself well, recalls the name of the Lord, and performs the prayers has achieved his hopes. Perhaps you hold the life of this world to be superior. But the Hereafter is more auspicious and more constant. These [truths] also exist in previous pages, the pages of Abraham (pbuh) and Moses (pbuh)."1
1.Al-Hafiz ibn al-Dayba ` al-Shaybani, Taysir al-'usul ila Jami` al-'usul, 860.


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In his post on Jane Mayer, the New Yorker, and Art Pope, John provides a case study in the modus operandi of the Democrat/Media Axis. As John's series on the war on the Koch brothers demonstrates, the examples could be multiplied virtually without end.
The Democrat/Media Axis also works equally hard to pump up or maintain the reputations of frauds, buffoons, and malefactors. The organs of the mainstream media are run by the left for the benefit of its friends. I think back (or try to), for example, to some of the hot authors on campus when I was a student. If you're under 50, I think you would almost have to be a student of the era to have a clue who they were. Paul Goodman. Herbert Marcuse. Charles A. Reich. Carlos Castaneda. Eldridge Cleaver (in his soulful rapist phase). I read them all and more.
The same applies in spades to the left's favored politicos. My favorite example is Minnesota Fifth District Rep. Keith Ellison and the Star Tribune. Fraud, buffoon, malefactor — Ellison is all that and more. When Ellison was first running for Congress as a left-wing Democrat and Muslim in 2006, the Star Tribune never got around to reporting that Ellison had been the local leader of the Nation of Islam, even though its own archives documented it to a fare-thee-well.
Don't even ask whether the Star Tribune ever explored how Ellison squared the tenets of the Democratic platform on abortion, gay rights, female equality, and all the rest with Islam. Which branch of Islam does Ellison subscribe to? What mosque? Again, don't even ask. On this score and many others, the Star Tribune's treatment of Ellison contrasts with its treatment of Sixth District Rep. Michele Bachmann, whose former membership in a local church affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod has been a subject of intense interest.
Over this past weekend Ellison made a fool of himself on national television. Indeed, his appearance on MSNBC drew the attention of RealClearPolitics, precisely because it was so laughably stupid. In his MSNBC appearance, Ellison defended the flood of regulations issued by the Obama administration as a wonderful job creation program for private business.
I posted the video in "How Dems create jobs" and wondered facetiously if the Star Tribune would note Ellison's howlers in the interview, as it faithfully records Michele Bachmann's occasional slips. Au contraire, mon frère.
In "Ellison, liberals look to brew own Tea Party," Star Tribune Washington correspondent Jeremy Herb writes something like a press release in the guise of news for the folks back home. Thanks, Jeremy! If things don't work out for you at the Star Tribune, you can always find a job over on Ellison's staff.
Herb's "story" not only provides an airbrushed account of Ellison's recent deep thoughts, it provides an airbrushed account of the Occupy phenomenon itself. Give the post-bankruptcy Star Tribune credit for efficiency. With Herb's "story," it kills two birds with one stone.


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Photo Credit: Nick Sutjongdro Tank by: Rhythm Livin USA
This summer's going to be different. That's what I tell myself every summer, and I end up spending it the same way, with a book at the park. But this summer is really gonna be different!....ehhh probably not. Well at least the beach is here. Shoutout to all my SoCal peeps! Let's do a beach meet up! Look for me, I'll be the dude digging a hole. YOLO.
Anyways, about this look, check out rhythm livin's summer collection, I swear, they have one of the best summer clothes, like ever. I love the beachy feel that each piece gives off. And of course, one of the summer's must haves, khaki shorts. Also, if you wanna scare off the girls even more, you can even tie your flannel around your waist! WINNING! No wonder why I was single for so long. Love you all!


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Community Performing Arts & Learning Center
Sited at the head of a small arroyo, the Green Valley Community Performing Arts and Learning Center (CPA/LC) is positioned in the landscape to maximize views to the Santa Catalinas, Santa Ritas, San Cayetano Peak and the distant Tumacacori Mountains.
The Master Plan elaborates on the concept of overlapping and shared uses by providing for an astronomical park and nature trail system as part of the open space preserve.
Viewed from a distance, the shimmering copper clad theater nestles within the desert colored concrete forms of the stagehouse, rehearsal rooms and Pima College multipurpose space.
The theater lobby opens directly onto the shared Learning Center/Theater courtyard, with the larger volumes of the theater providing shaded areas, as well as protection from the dust laden prevailing southwest winds.
The shared courtyard allows the new public performance venue of the theater, rehearsal studio, set construction and gallery to expand out into the landscape.
All program volumes are accessed from the covered, shaded walkway that continues to define the south edge of the complex.
This basket-like layering of translucent glass defines a crystalline realm where visitors observe and participate in theater. Edge lighting of the glass broadcasts into a diffuse glowing light that also functions as house light.
The Learning Center defines the northwest edge of the courtyard and creates its own internal protected courtyard for circulation. This allows classes to spill out into a protected outdoor area as well as encourage interaction between different classes.
Future additions to the Learning Center will continue within this framework, further defining the main courtyard and providing protection from the sun and wind.
Phase II will bring the addition of The Green Valley Community Performing Arts to the Pima Community College Learning Center. A consistent focus is the siting of the complex to maximize the views.
A 250 seat outdoor amphitheater, also oriented for views, anchors the theater complex to the site and expands out into the landscape.
|Green Valley, Arizona
|Burns Wald-Hopkins Architects Inc.
Community Performing Arts & Learning Center
|Wheat Scharf Associates
Community Performing Arts & Learning Center


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ALMOST, MAINE Opens at TheaterWorks Tonight
A delightful midwinter night's dream, ALMOST, MAINE by John Cariani will play TheaterWorks in downtown Hartford. The sweet and poignant comedy runs tonight, January 25 - March 3, 2013, directed by Amy Saltz.
With an Our Town sensibility, Almost, Maine is an endearing comedy about people falling in and out of love. Nine unabashedly romantic tales of love are woven together with just enough melancholia and yearning to keep them true. It's refreshing, charming, smart and very funny. Come to Almost where deceptively simple surfaces peel back to reveal complex truths.
The production's design team includes Michael Schweikardt (Sets), Harry Nadal (Costumes), John Lasiter and Mary Jo Dondlinger (Lights), and J Hagenbuckle (Sound / Composer). Production Manager is Michael Lenaghan.
As the northern lights hover in a star-filled sky, residents of the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But The Bruises heal and the hearts mend - almost - in this delightful midwinter night's dream.
The show will run tonight, January 25 through March 3, 2013, playing Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays: 8:00 p.m.; Weekend Matinees: 2:30 p.m. Press Opening is Friday, February 1st at 8:00 p.m. The Lobby and Gallery of American Art, sponsored by The Hartford Financial Services Group, opens 90 minutes prior to curtain; seating starts 60 minutes prior. A free matinee for college students & faculty is offered Sat., February 9th at 2:30 p.m.
TheaterWorks is located at City Arts on Pearl - 233 Pearl Street in Downtown Hartford. Parking: Discounted parking is available to TheaterWorks' patrons for $5 at CityPlace Garage (diagonally up Pearl Street from TheaterWorks) and the Q Lot, (adjacent to the Metropolitan apartment building).
Admission: All Seats - General Admission - $50. PAY WHAT YOU CAN WEDNESDAY January 30th. Senior Discount - Saturday matinees - $35. Center Reserved Service Charge - $13. College-age Student Rush w/ID - $17 (subject to availability). For seats call (860) 527-7838. Appropriate for audiences AGES 10 AND UP.
TheaterWorks 2012 - 2013 FOUR Play Subscriptions are only $129. With TheaterWorks' unique subscription system patrons may attend a play any time they wish during its run and are credited with free seats if they ever miss a play. For more information, visit www.theaterworkshartford.org.
Eric Bryant (East, Lendall, Chad, Phil, Dave) makes his TheaterWorks debut with Almost, Maine. He appeared in the award-winning Off-Broadway revival of Angels In America at the Signature Theatre, where he understudied and performed the 3 roles of Prior Walter, Louis Ironson, and Joe Pitt. Other New York credits include Billy Witch at APAC, The Pillow Book at 59E59, and Even Maybe Tammy at The Flea. Regional credits include Leslye Headland's Bachelorette at Studio Theatre (DC), Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap at Walnut St Theatre, and Lewis Black's One Slight Hitch at New York Stage and Film. Film / TV: Deception. Eric is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Yale School of Drama, just down the road apiece.
Laura Esposito (Ginette, Sandrine, Gayle, Hope) TheaterWorks: Debut. Off-Broadway: Dramatis Personae (The Playwrights Realm). New York: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln - A Comedy (Upright Citizen's Brigade); Jester's Dead (The Pit); Even Maybe Tammy (The Flea); Lines in Code (Three Legged Dog); Moloch and Other Demons (Here & The Brick). Regional: Shipwrecked (Triad Stage); Crashing the Party (Mixed Blood); Romeo and Juliet (The Acting Company, The Guthrie); Passion Play & Lulu (Yale Rep.) Film: Better Luck Tomorrow (MTV Films). Education: Yale School of Drama, NYU Tisch
Lucas Hall (Pete, Jimmy, Steve, Randy, Man) is thrilled to be working at this wonderful theater with these wonderful people. Off -broadway: Beyond the Horizon (Irish Rep);The Merchant of Venice, Othello, All's Well That Ends Well (Theatre For a New Audience); Edward II (Red Bull); The Hasty Heart (Keen Company). Regional: Twelfth Night (Westport Country Playhouse), A Dram of Drummhicit (world premiere, La Jolla Playhouse), A True History of the Johnstown Flood (world premiere, The Goodman), Hamlet, Measure For Measure, The Violet Hour (Old Globe), Two Noble Kinsmen (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), The Tempest (Pittsburgh Public), Cyrano (Shakespeare Theater, DC), Romeo and Juliet (New Rep). Film/TV: The Love Letter, Late Summer, Guiding Light, As the World Turns. Training: North Carolina School of the Arts under Gerald Freedman. LTJ.
JESS WATKINS (Glory, Waitress, Marvalyn, Marci, Rhonda) is really excited to be here at TheaterWorks! NYC Credits: Mocha (Broad Horizons Theatre Co.), The Vultures (2011 Weasel Festival), The Theory of Everything (The Group Lab), Buried Words (Stark Theatre Co.) Regional Credits: Frank Wildhorn's Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical (La Jolla Playhouse). She can also be found doing stand-up at questionable bars in Queens. Don't tell her mother. Education: BFA: University of Evansville, MFA: UC San Diego.
John Cariani (Playwright) is an actor and a playwright. As an actor he appeared on and off Broadway, and in several films and television shows. As a playwright, he is best known for his first play, Almost, Maine, which premiered at Portland Stage Company in 2004, opened Off Broadway in 2006, and has since become one of the most frequently produced plays in the country. Many thanks to Rob for choosing to do Almost, Maine at his extremely cool theater. And thanks to Amy and this great cast for treating it right. In This Side of Paradise, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote: "The sentimental person thinks things will last-the romantic person has a desperate confidence that they won't." Almost, Maine is for the romantics.
Amy Saltz (Director) TheaterWorks: Blackbird (Connecticut Critics Circle Award), This. Off-Broadway: Playwright's Horizons, Theater for a New Audience, Second Stage, The Public Theater, Circle East, Provincetown Playhouse. Regional: Long Wharf, Yale Rep, Seattle Rep, Arena Stage, Actors' Theater of Louisville, Cincinnati Playhouse, The Rep. Theater of St. Louis. O'Neill NationalPlaywrights Conference and Seven Devil's Playwrights Conference: collaborated on new work by numerous playwrights including August Wilson, Adam Rapp, Lee Blessing, John Patrick Shanley, Robert Schenkkan, Kara Lee Corthoron, Cusi Cram , Sam Hunter. TV: Another World and Search for Tomorrow. Teaching: Yale School of Drama, The Juilliard School, Tisch School of the Arts, North Carolina School of the Arts. Member of SDC. Head, MFA Program in Directing at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University
Michael Schweikardt (Set Designer) maintains a successful career as a set designer for opera and theater companies across the country. Off-Broadway productions include: Bloodsong of Love (Ars Nova); ReWrite (Urban Stages); The Black Suits (The Public Theater); The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks (Theatreworks USA); Things to Ruin (Second Stage, The Zipper Factory). Regional credits include productions at The Old Globe; Cleveland Playhouse; Pittsburgh Public Theatre; Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park; Asolo Repertory Theatre; Maltz Jupiter Theatre; Syracuse Stage and multiple productions at Goodspeed Musicals including Carousel, Showboat, Annie Get Your Gun, 1776, Big River, Camelot. Tours: ELLA a musical about jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald; Motherhood the Musical and James Taylor's One Man Band. www.msportfolio.com
Harry Nadal (Costumes) TheaterWorks: RED, The Sty of the Blind Pig, The Motherf----r With the Hat, RACE, A Steady Rain, THIS, God of Carnage, Broke-ology. New York: The Atlantic Theatre, Lincoln Center Institute, Pregones Theatre, LAByrinth Theater, Theatre for The New City, Spectrum Stage, HOME for Contemporary Theater and Arts, HERE Arts Center, Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, Miranda Theatre, The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, and Ensemble InterNational Theatre, among others. Regional / Abroad: Danza Del Alma Co., Cuba, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Open Stage of Harrisburg, among others. Broadway: Paul Simon's The Capeman (Assistant Designer); A Class Act (Assistant Designer). Other: Celebrating a Century of Women Designing for Live Performance (NY Public Library for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center). Education: MFA, NYU-Tisch.
John Lasiter (Light Design) TheaterWorks: Venus in Fur, I Loved I Lost I Made Spaghetti, High, Deadmans Cell Phone, No Child, Rabbit Hole, Take Me Out and Make Me a Song among many others. Regional: Actors Theatre of Louisville, Arena Stage, Arizona Repertory Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Centerstage, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cleveland Play House, Dallas Theater Center, Florida Stage, George Street Playhouse, Geva Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, The Guthrie Theater, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, New Mexico Repertory Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theater, South Coast Repertory, Syracuse Stage, Virginia Stage Company and Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Off Broadway: Alarm Dog Repertory Company, Blue Light Theater Company, Music Theater Group. Dance: Randy James Dance Works, Ballet Memphis, Danzantes New Mexico, Irene Hultman Dance and Nora Reynolds Dance. Opera: Eos Orchestra, The Curtis Institute of Music, Glimmerglass Opera, Manhattan School of Music, Opera Delaware, Opera Carolina and Skylight Opera Theatre.
Mary Jo Dondlinger (Lighting Designer) TheaterWorks: Blackbird, The Lady With All The Answers. Career design credits include productions for Circle in the Square, The Irish Repertory Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Goodspeed Opera House, Laguna Playhouse, and many others. She has long been associated with the York Theatre Company Off-Broadway where she designed the original production of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) as well as many other musicals and plays. In Cleveland, Mary Jo is the co-designer of A Christmas Carol and the recent Sondheim on Sondheim at Great Lakes Theater. In NYC her work can currently be seen in The Fantasticks at the Snapple Theater Center in Times Square.
J HAGENBUCKLE (Sound Designer / Composer) J has been designing sound and composing music for TheaterWorks since ART in 2000. He's designed over 30 plays with directors Steve Campo, Rob Ruggiero and recently with Tazewell Thompson (Red, The Sty of the Blind Pig, A Steady Rain) and Amy Saltz (THIS, Blackbird). J has designed on Broadway, Jackie an American Life (Belasco Theatre), Off and Off-Off-Broadway, Regional Theater including 7 seasons at The Berkshire Theatre Festival, Dance, Film and Industry. J is the first person to receive an NEA/TCG Design Grant for Sound, an Elliot Norton Award for Sound and an MFA in Sound Design from Brandeis University.