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Donald Trump is at a critical juncture in his campaign. His words and deeds from this point forward will determine as never before whether he will amass enough delegates to win on a first or second vote at the Republican National Convention. To win, Trump must become more specific and bold in addressing the key policy topics of:
(1) restoring economic growth, upward mobility and productivity to America;
(2) reducing the power of the bureaucracy to liberate industry from the control of lobbyists who help establish anti-competitive regulation;
(3) destroying ISIS and related terror groups;
(4) establishing strong border protection;
(5) defending and advancing American interests around the world; and
(6) eliminating Obamacare in favor of a free market in health care and health care insurance.
Donald Trump's viability as a candidate and appeal to a broader base is dependent on his strength of conviction and his anti-establishment credentials. Voters have formed a movement around him convinced that his blunt talk, strong persona, and status as a Washington outsider will shake things up in Washington and allow for a return to limited government, the rule of law, a strong national defense, and a flourishing free market. He stands to lose support if people come to doubt he can deliver on the details. Consequently, he needs to articulate the details boldly and confirm his commitment to bring about true reform.
In particular, he needs to reemphasize the gist of his tax plan that would lower tax rates and create a more hospitable environment for corporate America to remain in America. He needs to explain how tax relief, combined with regulatory relief, can revitalize the economy such that upward mobility, now stagnant, can be restored, re-establishing the lost American dream.
He needs to call for downsizing the federal bureaucracy by eliminating every regulation that has caused or will cause the loss of American jobs, private property without just compensation, or impose a cost greater than any provable benefit. If a regulation costs American jobs, sacrifices private property, or is more costly than beneficial, it should be eliminated.
He needs to call for a quadrupling of American special forces and a commitment to use whatever force is necessary to ensure the prompt and complete obliteration of ISIS and related terrorist groups and all who support ISIS and related terrorist groups. He should make clear that as President he will engage the American military in a relentless day and night campaign of assault to kill all ISIS operatives and all who support them, assuring a substantial increase in the use of American force to bring about the most expeditious and thorough demise of radical Islamic terrorism.
He has made his position on border security clear, and needs to keep that message among those he communicates in all of the remaining states. It is the centerpiece of his campaign. He needs to tie that message more to the threat of terrorists entering the United States and explain that border security is essential to avoid the planned onslaught of terrorists into the United States via our Southern and Northern borders.
He needs to make clear not only that he will end American support for the disgraceful deal entered into by the United States with Iran but that he will back Israel unwaveringly by supporting economic sanctions and, if necessary, military intervention to prevent Iran from developing and deploying nuclear weapons. He should state clearly that by its words and deeds Iran is an enemy of the United States, condemn Obama for allying the nation with its enemy, and assure that under his administration the United States will oppose every effort by Iran to expand radical Islamic terror around the world. He should state clearly that the hostile acts of North Korea will not be tolerated in his administration and that the United States will impose the most stringent economic sanctions on that country, will expand alliances with South Korea and Japan against North Korean acts of aggression, and will intervene to interdict any launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea if accompanied by a threat from North Korea that it will strike the United States. He should state clearly that neither China nor Russia will be permitted to use acts of intimidation or occupation of foreign states or territories if those actions threaten the security or economic vitality of the United States and its allies but that the United States will respond boldly, will increase the presence of its military forces in Eastern Europe, and will make clear it will oppose any effort to topple a country allied to the United States.
He needs to explain the failings of Obamacare and attack its fundamental premise, that the United States has a rightful power to compel everyone to buy health insurance and to force those who pay to subsidize those who do not. He needs to condemn the Obamacare mandate, pledge to eliminate it as a first act of his administration, and commit to taking steps to establish a market economy in health care and health insurance.
He needs to make these positions known at every opportunity and communicate the message with conviction and rebut all who challenge his position. He has that natural ability. It is a major part of his attraction to voters. Now he is being challenged by those who are alleging that his call to make America great again is vacuous. Proof of the contrary proposition requires that he supply the details mentioned above and defend them vigorously. Doing so will define his candidacy.
A burgeoning majority of Americans find the strength of Donald Trump appealing; they now ask if he can deliver. The Teflon he has enjoyed is wearing thin, as vigorous efforts are undertaken by establishment Republicans and liberal Democrats to make Trump out to be a phony conservative, a man devoid of substance, and a bigot.
In the end, nothing matters more to the American people than that they are assured of safety by replacing a weak President, Obama, with a strong one. Nothing matters more to the American people than that they are assured of restoration of a dynamic free market by replacing the vast regulatory state created by President Obama with a government winnowed down such that a free market may flourish and economic opportunity can be restored. Nothing matters more to the American people than that the United States, now the source of ridicule and comedic relief for our nation's enemies, may be restored to the position of a super power where its enemies fear it, where its friends embrace it, and where it unyieldingly stands as a bastion of freedom.
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Event - BSR Conference 2016: Be Bold #BSR16
Plenary speakers include: John Browne, Executive Chairman, L1 Energy, Christiana Figueres Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Ken Powell, Chairman and CEO, General Mills.
There are substantial opportunities to build inclusive, sustainable economies through business leadership and partnerships—and we know that we won't achieve these goals unless we think big, and think bold. At the BSR Conference 2016 you will hear compelling stories from companies, foundations, big thinkers, and creative doers who are making big bets in building a better world.
Past 2015 speakers included Pam Gill Alabaster, Vice President, Global Corporate Responsibility at Estée Lauder; Daniel T. Bross, Senior Director, Global Corporate Citizenship at Microsoft; Dannielle Campos, Senior Vice President, Philanthropy Director, Global Corporate Social Responsibility at Bank of America; and Shana Ruffus, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility – Environment at Anheuser-Busch, among many others.
The BSR Conference is one of the most important global gatherings dedicated to sustainable business. This November, a global audience of close to 1,000 senior business executives and entrepreneurs from the public sector and civil society will gather in New York to explore emerging trends and innovative solutions to crucial sustainability questions. In addition to unrivaled, inspirational keynote speakers and breakout sessions led by industry luminaries, the BSR Conference offers unparalleled opportunities for networking and creative partnerships in building a just and sustainable world.
BSR is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250 member companies and other partners to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Learn more about BSR's 25 years of leadership in sustainability.
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The wine has a deep, dark purple colour with prominent ripe plum, red berry and floral flavours with undertones of spice. The oak is well balanced with full, firm yet accessible tannins.
VARIETY : Shiraz | 100% Shiraz
WINERY : Saronsberg Cellar
WINEMAKER : Dewaldt Heyns
WINE OF ORIGIN : Tulbagh
ANALYSIS : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 2.8 g/l pH : 3.71 ta : 6.2 g/l va : 0.81 g/l so2 : 96 mg/l fso2 : 35 mg/l
type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity wooded
pack : Bottle closure : Cork
2010 Vintage
2013 China Wine & Spirit Awards Best Value (CWSA) – Silver
2013 Platter Wine Guide – 5 Star Rating
2012 Veritas Wine Awards – Silver Medal
2012 International Wine Challenge – Bronze
2012 Syrah du Monde – Gold Medal
2012 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles – Silver Medal
2012 SAWI Top SA Wines – Grand Gold
2008 Vintage
2011 Concours Mondial De Bruxelles – Gold
2011 Top 100 SA Wines Status
2010 Michelangelo International Wine Awards – Gold
2010 Veritas – Double Gold
2010 Winemakers' Choice Diamond Awards – Diamond
2007 Vintage
2010 Michelangelo International Wine Awards – Double Gold
2010 SA Wine Ratings – 96+ Club
2009 Michelangelo International Wine Awards – Gold
2009 Veritas – Double Gold
2009 Winemakers' Choice Diamond Awards – Diamond
2006 Vintage
2008 Veritas – Gold
2008 Michelangelo International Wine Awards – Double Gold
2008 Juliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseurs' Awards – Gold
2008 Swiss International Airline Awards – Gold
2005 Vintage
2007 Winemakers' Choice Diamond Awards – Diamond
2007 Veritas – Double Gold
2008 Winemakers' Choice Diamond Awards – Diamond
2004 Vintage
2005 Veritas – Double Gold
2005 Michelangelo International Wine Awards – Double Gold
2006 Swiss International Airline Awards – Gold
in the vineyard : Cultivar: Shiraz
Clones: SH1, SH9, SH99, SH22
Rootstock: R99 and Mgt 101-14
Age: Average 7 years
Soil: Structured red soils with coarse gravel and weathered shale soils
about the harvest: The grapes were hand-picked in the early morning.
Yield: 4.5 tons per hectare (30hl/ha)
Balling: 24.8°B
pH: 3.61
Total acid: 6.5g/l
in the cellar : After harvesting, the grapes were force cooled to 4° C. It was then bunch sorted, destemmed and berry sorted on vibration tables by 25 highly trained staff. The berries were gently crushed into a satellite tank and deposited in open and closed fermenters. The must was dejuiced by 10 – 15% depending on the vineyard. It was given a cold soak of 4 days at 8 °C protected by a CO2 blanket. The juice was pumped over once daily during this period.The tanks were then heated to 18° C and inoculated with BM45, L2056 and D254 yeast. The fermentation temperature was allowed to peak at 28° C and then brought down to 24° C. The fermenting cap was manually punched down three times daily and one pumpover per day. The rest was given extended maceration after fermentation. Total time on the skins varies from 11 to 25 days. The wine was then pressed into 90% new and 10 % second-fill Allier French oak barrels. The press fraction was separated. Malolactic bacteria were inoculated and malolactic fermentation was completed in the barrels.
After malolactic fermentation the wines were given a low sulphur dose and left on the gross lees for 10 months. The wine was then racked, blended and returned to barrels. After a total of 18 months in barrels the wine was racked and filtered through a coarse sheet filter. Bottling was done with a fine sheet filtration. The wine was bottle matured for 12 months prior to release.
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Ugly God is a viral sensation and rapper signed to iLoveMakonnen's Red Dragon label who you may have seen with a lizard dangling from his nose. On his latest track, "Let's Do It," he has enlisted the talents of Trill Sammy, also from Houston, and Famous Dex, the red-haired Chicago rapper signed to Rich the Kid's Rich Forever label. The collaboration involves three young artists who've become masters at achieving dedicated and interactive fanbases through highly entertaining viral content.
The track has already attained about 13,000 plays after barely being out for half an hour. There's much hilarity along the way, but each of these guys possess a confidence and a way with words that'll take them far. Ugly God is also the producer of "Let's Do It."
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I laugh to the bank while pickin' up cash
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LRA writes: I must have a deep seeded need for self inflicted punishment. Nobody forces me to seek out bad films and watch them but I do anyway. I guess I do it in an attempt to find that hidden gem, that film that blurs those oh so thin lines between good and bad. Just like an archaeologist searching for that one artifact that makes it all worthwhile I to force myself to sit through some of the worst uses of celluloid of all time in order to find such rare items of worth. When I first saw the trailer for Dylan Dog it immediately seemed like the worst idea for a movie ever and thus I was hooked. Could the finished product ever truly live up to how bad that trailer made it look? Was I in store for some truly great/horrible cinema? Because how can a movie starring Brandon Routh as an "Investigator for the Undead" where he befriends vampires, werewolves and zombies not be so bad its good?
For someone that wasn't going to go too much into detail ...they sure are long winded. I agree about Brandon Routh not being too talented in the acting department but the movie plot and idea is good and I'm going to give it the benifit of the doubt and go see it for myself. But then again, I always do go get my own opinion. Once I see a preview and like the plot I have to make up my own mind but I'll go see it on my half price day which I get on Wednesdays.
Will do as always when I check out something out of the ordinary. I was not trying to be rude just going on as I usually do.
This movie looks really low-quality, but I'll check it out regardless on dvd when it's out, good review btw.
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According to David Nkwanga, a gardener, hedges are of different types and designs. There are plant hedges, Metallic hedges, Brick/block hedges among others. Each type may require a unique design to make it beautiful and appealing.
Plant hedges
Nkwanga says plant hedges are designed from plants usually as live fences or short hedges along pathways. The height of the hedge will depend on the purpose and location. When used as live fences, hedge plants are usually allowed to grow to the height of 3 - 5 feet above ground. Common plants used for this purpose include kei-apple, cypress, podocurpus.
"Plant hedges along pathways and flower gardens within the compound are usually short (1-2 ft). Some common plants used in Uganda for this purpose include Jorantas, Thorn apple, Rosemary among others," he says.
Metallic Hedges
These are usually in form of fences made out of metal. Designing with plants that blend well with the metal designs can make an impressive look. Nkwanga explains that the most appropriate plants are either creepers like grapes and passion fruits or those with flexible stems such as Bougainvillea.
"It is now a favorable trend to design with plants that can give both beauty and food. Well maintained grapes or passion fruits can come in handy here," he notes.
He adds that what is crucial is the management of the plants through regular pruning so that the plant doesn't overgrow to an extent of attracting vectors and snakes.
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Brick/block Hedges
Nkwanga says one way to design with brick walls is to plant creepers which can cover the wall and make it green. Such plants like the Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) can do this well. One important factor is regular trimming.
Another method designing brick walls is to have top growth, here the plant stems are guided up to the top of the wall where the branches are allowed to branch-out, usually with the help of a metal frame.
"If the plants are well maintained and they will give an impression as if they are growing on a top of the brick hedge. Some good plants for this include Bougainvillea and White fantasy," he advices.
Nkwanga explains that the overall things to consider are to have a good base for hedge plants that has well drained fertile soils (you can achieve this by adding manure) and regular management and guiding the plants on how to follow the growth patterns you so desire. Some plants like White fantasy can grow wild if not well maintained.


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Young Buck's Personal Items Up For Grabs on eBay
Who wants a piece of Young Buck?
eBay is making it possible to purchase items belonging to the embattled former G-Unit rapper, who began serving an 18-month prison sentence on weapons charges back in August.
Amongst Buck's personal items up for sale are his brown Live Mechanics leather coat, a 4XL Artful Dodger Cutter Lads coat, a Bachrach pinstripe suit and a full craps table. The first three items have a starting bid listed at $300, while the craps table has a starting bid of $4,000.
Coincidentally, the seller of the items—Vintagemusicgear—is known for selling music recording equipment and items belonging to artists.
These items are believed to come from the IRS auction of Buck's personal items, after the rapper filed for bankruptcy. The auction brought in $53,000 this past July.


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Radon is a colorless, tasteless naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from uranium deposits in the ground. It's quite common for homes and commercial buildings to be constructed over areas that emit various levels of radon gas, especially in certain geographical zones.
Radon enters the home through the home's foundation or well water. Although naturally occurring, the indoor levels of radon vary widely across the United States and from house to house.
How Much Exposure to Radon Gas is Too Much?
Studies show that any level of radon over 0.4 pCi/L increases the risk for lung cancer. People who have smoked are at an even higher risk. Some homes have extremely high levels of radon when a house next door may not have any. Because radon dissipates quickly, concentrations of radon gas outdoors are negligible.
Symptoms of Radon Poisoning
People who are exposed to high levels of radon over a prolonged period of time often develop lung cancer. Early symptoms of radon exposure are coughing, wheezing, heavy breathing, and infections like pneumonia and bronchitis.
Symptoms of radon gas exposure are often not recognized until a serious condition has been diagnosed.
How to Test for Radon
A radon test kit is an important instrument used to determine radon gas levels. Using a reputable and experienced test facility is important. Look for a facility that has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA.) Also, taking at least two tests in different parts of the house gives a more accurate reading.
One of the test sites should be the master bedroom since so many people spend the majority of their time at home sleeping. Doing the tests midsummer and midwinter will give you a good average of levels in your home. Also, don't forget to send in a water sample if your water comes from a source other than a public water service.
How to Reduce Levels of Radon in Your Home
If your test results come back with higher than normal levels of radon, there is no reason to panic. It is easy to lower levels of radon gas with proper ventilation and water filtration. Setting up fans and circulating air will lower levels quickly.
Certain parts of your house will be more prone to have higher levels. Basements are more likely to have higher levels due to their proximity to the ground.
Do not use a basement as a living space unless correct ventilation is installed. Sealing any cracks or openings in the basement is especially important. If you have high levels of radon in your water, a charcoal filtration system along with proper aeration will dispel any gas in the water.
Be a Smart Homeowner
High priced radon mitigation companies will try and sell you all sort of gadgets, but the average consumer can lower radon levels with these common sense techniques.


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The Emergency Room at Arbuckle Memorial Hospital is open seven days a week, and staffed with highly trained providers certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). The ER is staffed with physicians and licensed nurses around the clock to provide our patients with compassion and advanced health care.
Designated as a Level IV Trauma Center by the state of Oklahoma, Arbuckle Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room features a highly trained staff. The hospital is surveyed every three years to maintain its Level IV Trauma designation.
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Various educational and support groups are available at different times throughout the year.
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Lawrence Station Area Plan (LSAP)
Adoption of the Lawrence Station Area Plan
On November 29, 2016, the City Council adopted the Lawrence Station Area Plan (a Specific Plan) and Environmental Impact Report, along with the associated General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Under State Law, the City can assess developers a fee for the creation and administration of a Specific Plan (Government Code Section 65456). The City Council adopted the fee in January 2017. More information is available below.
LSAP Goal
The goal is to take advantage of this central location with its close proximity to major regional transit by incorporating higher-density residential and transit supportive uses that will maximize the project area's development potential. The density in housing is intended to support transit usage with a commensurate reduction in reliance on the automobile, augmented by a bicycle and open space network.
LSAP as a Part of Caltrain
Lawrence Station itself is part of Caltrain - a 32-stop rail system, serving San Francisco and the Peninsula, traveling through the South Bay to San Jose and Gilroy. Strategically located between the Sunnyvale Station and the Santa Clara Station, it serves both the Cities of Sunnyvale and Santa Clara.
Learn More
To be added to the Lawrence Station Area Plan e-mail list, or to make comments on the plan, please contact the project manager, John Davidson at email@example.com or by phone at 408-615-2478.
Approved Projects
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June 30, 2005 - Pacific Coast League (PCL) - Oklahoma City Dodgers News Release
June 30 - Oklahoma RedHawks (40-40) vs. Iowa Cubs (37-43)
SBC Bricktown Ballpark - 7:05 p.m. - Radio: SuperTalk 930 WKY, OklahomaRedHawks.com, SportsJuice.com
Headlines: McDougall returns; RedHawks break losing streak; Gonzalez heats up
TODAY'S OPPONENT: The Iowa Cubs are the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. They have been a member of the Pacific Coast League since 1998. Last year, Iowa went 79-64 and finished first in the PCL Central. They beat the RedHawks in five games in the opening round of the playoffs and were swept by Sacramento in the PCL Championship series.
TODAY'S GAME: The RedHawks begin a four-game series with Iowa . This is Iowa 's first trip to Oklahoma since sweeping the RedHawks June 10-13, 2004 . The RedHawks are 7-13 in the first game of a series and 1-3 after an off day. They are 4-7 on Thursdays. Larry Whitlock will sing the national anthem. Tonight is Thirsty Thursday. Coors Light and Miller Lite is $1.
STANDINGS: The RedHawks are in second place, three games behind Albuquerque .
LAST GAME: The RedHawks broke their 13-game losing streak thanks to a strong outing from starting pitcher Ryan Snare and a grand slam by Marshall McDougall. The RedHawks scored five runs in the eighth inning to win 7-2. Snare went seven innings and gave up two runs on four hits. Chad Allen and Adrian Gonzalez both went two-for-three with an RBI.
VS. IOWA: The RedHawks have already finished their season series at Iowa . The Cubs will now play eight games in Oklahoma City over the next 26 days. Oklahoma swept the first series at Iowa and then were swept by the Cubs in their return visit. Marshall McDougall is 6-for-16 [.375] with a home run and six RBIs in four games against Iowa.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Oklahoma's Derek Lee makes his second start for the RedHawks and his first at SBC Bricktown Ballpark. Lee opposed Kerry Wood June 24 in Iowa and pitched seven innings, leaving with a 1-0 lead. Iowa scored two runs in the eighth to win 2-1. John Koronka makes his second start against the RedHawks. He went seven innings, giving up two runs on two hits June 23.
STREAKERS: During the losing streak, the RedHawks batted .259 [114-for-440] with a 7.81 ERA [98ER, 113IP]. Their opponents batted .345 [168-for-487] with a 4.23 ERA [55ER, 117IP]. The RedHawks were out-scored 110-59 during the losing streak. The RedHawks left 91 men on base, 46 in scoring position and were 28-for-104 [.269] with men in scoring position during the streak.
IAN KINSLER: Second baseman Ian Kinsler batted in the No. 3 spot in the order for the first time Tuesday. In his previous 32 games, all from the No. 2 spot in the lineup, he was 43-for-132 [.326] at the plate with seven doubles, a triple, six home runs [70 total bases], 27 RBIs, 11 walks and 17 strikeouts. In his first 39 games, he batted .226 with nine doubles, eight home runs [68 total bases], 28RBIs, 11 walks and 32 strikeouts.
ADRIAN GONZALEZ: First baseman Adrian Gonzalez is 7-for-13 with a double and an RBI in four games since returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for 12 games.
MARSHALL MCDOUGALL: Third baseman Marshall McDougall returned to the Oklahoma lineup Tuesday for the first time since June 5. He hit a grand slam in the eighth inning to make the score 7-2, RedHawks. He was called up June 7 by Texas and went two-for-five at the plate in five games. The RedHawks were 5-16 without McDougall.
OFF DAYS: The RedHawks are 1-3 after off days and 1-0 at home. They are hitting .270 [38-for-141] with a 6.09 ERA [23ER, 34IP] after an off day. Their lone win after a day off was May 19 when they beat Salt Lake 10-8.
DOT-DOT-DOTS: RedHawks Esteban German, Ian Kinsler, and Gerald Laird have been selected to the Pacific Coast League All-Star team and will play in the Triple-A All-Star Game July 13 in Sacramento , Calif. ... Manager Bobby Jones was named a coach for the World team for the XM Satellite Radio All-Star Futures Game July 10 in Detroit. He will also be the Pacific Coast League hitting coach for the Triple-A All-Star Game.
Thu, June 30 vs. Iowa
LH Derek Lee (0-0, 0.00) vs. LH John Koronka (4-6, 4.98)
Fri, July 1 vs. Iowa
RH R.A. Dickey (0-3, 6.51) vs. LH Raul Valdez (5-2, 3.91)
Sat, July 2 vs.Iowa
RH John Hudgins (2-4, 4.62) vs. RH Todd Wellemeyer (0-1, 4.30)
Sun, July 3 vs. Iowa
RH Josh Rupe (1-2, 9.11) vs. LH Rich Hill (1-1, 4.34)
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1. Always dress like you're a hooker. Even if it's the middle of the day and there's young children around, always put your goods on display, and put your best boob forward.
2. Be a total slut and shag anything that moves. This one can guarantee you'll get at least one STD this year. Wohoo lasers!
3. Always make sure you have a ginger friend to hand. This is bound to get you loads of action because lets face it who really wants to shag one of those soulless bastards.
4. Shoes are more important than knickers.
5. Last but not least, always tell a man the first time you meet him that you are in search of Mr. Right and looking for a committed, long term relationship.
If all this fails you must have a face like a slapped arse and you should join a convent, because you ain't ever going to get nun!


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The topic for today, August 10, is: What is your best find at a yard sale or flea market?
I don't go to many yard (or garage) sales or flea markets, but a friend who was moving out of town had a yard sale several years ago, and I bought her lovely stone patio table and benches. This set is super-heavy (great for our hurricane-prone region), and has lovely stone mosaic tiles on it, as you can see in the photo below. It's old, but it's very unique and pretty!
What kind of treasures have you found at yard sales or flea markets?


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Want a Revolution?
TEACHING IN AMERICA: The Slow Revolution, by Gerald Grant and Christine Murray. (Harvard, $26.) TEACHERS: Transforming Their World and Their Work, by Ann Lieberman and Lynne Miller. (Teachers College Press, $16.95.) THE TEACHING GAP, by James Stigler and James Hiebert. (The Free Press, $23.)
In Teaching in America, education professors Grant and Murray show us that this powerless teacher is now more myth than reality. Analyzing how teaching has changed over the century, they argue that teachers in recent decades have begun to take control of their work and profession. In an increasing number of districts, they point out, experienced teach ers have responsibility for evaluating and mentoring peers, and in many schools teachers work together to map out the academic program. Some individuals may feel disaffected and powerless, but teachers as a group, the authors assert, have largely shed their weakling status.
In many ways, this "slow revolution," as Grant and Murray call it, mirrors the more rapid revolution that changed the American university in the early part of the century. Just as professors threw off the yoke of presidential and trustee control to determine for themselves the nature of their work and study, so teachers, albeit more cautiously, are redefining their own professional roles.
Indeed, the crux of the argument in Teaching in America is that "the essential acts of teaching"-knowing, motivating, and evaluating students-are basically the same for all teachers, no matter what the level. To perform these acts well, the authors hold, prac tition ers must control their craft. The 1st grade teacher, then, needs the same kind of professional autonomy that a professor leading a graduate seminar enjoys. Teachers-not administrators and school boards-should determine for themselves how best to teach their students.
This argument, though emotionally compelling, is somewhat flawed. Professors teach young adults, while classroom teachers teach kids whose parents want and deserve some say over their children's schooling. As a result, teachers can never possess the kind of academic freedom and professional autonomy that professors enjoy. And while teachers certainly have gained power and status through their unions and professional organizations, it is also true that they have lost autonomy on other fronts. For example, many states and a number of districts have adopted academic standards and assessments that largely dictate what and how teachers should teach. In Chicago, district officials actually pass out scripts for teachers to use in their classes.
Then there is the question of just how much professional responsibility teachers really want. To their credit, the authors raise this issue. In one case study, they examine Rochester, New York, where in the late 1980s teachers were given dramatic raises for taking on additional responsibilities. But now, more than 10 years later, little has changed in the district. Although the local union leadership continues to push a professionalization agenda, many Rochester teachers remain opposed to crucial provisions like peer review and pay for performance.
Grant and Murray acknowledge the occasional backsliding-the profession, they say, has taken one step back for every two steps forward-but they insist that teachers have made solid gains over the past three decades. This argument is reinforced by Lieberman and Miller in Teachers: Transforming Their World and Their Work, a follow-up to their 1984 book, Teachers: Their World and Their Work.
In the earlier volume, the authors, both longtime observers of education reform, portrayed teaching as lonely, uncertain work-"an art forged in isolation and invisible to the world of adults." But in their new study, Lieberman and Miller say that they see "emerging norms of collegiality, openness, The disaffected teacher, ubiquitous in movies and on TV, has become an American stereotype. Isolated and powerless, this individual hangs on for the paycheck and little else, the blush of idealism long replaced by a brooding cynicism. and trust among teachers." Increasingly, they write, "teachers come together to decide on common goals, develop integrated programs of study, craft shared assessments, or examine student work."
Drawing from case studies of schools in transition, the authors assert that the nascent collegiality has fostered a new concern among teachers for the whole school, not just their individual classrooms. This in turn has caused them to explore new forms of teacher leadership and participatory decisionmaking.
Unfortunately, the profession's newfound autonomy and collegiality, detailed in these two books, too often have failed to produce widespread improvement in classroom teaching and student achievement-a point Stigler and Hiebert drive home in The Teaching Gap. As part of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study, the researchers' team of videographers taped dozens of 8th grade mathematics lessons in Germany, Japan, and the United States. From the tapes, Stigler and Hiebert conclude that American teachers of mathematics teach the way they always have, focusing in struction on a nar row band of procedural skills rather than on real-world applications and problem-solving. Although Stigler and Hiebert focus only on 8th grade mathematics-they do not at tempt to draw conclusions about other subjects or grade levels-their underlying message is clear: It's busi ness as usual in the American classroom.
Teachers may have more say and autonomy now than they did 30 years ago, but these gains carry little weight without corresponding improvements in instruction and achievement. Indeed, the whole point of the professionalization movement is to strengthen teaching and learning. A slow revolution may well be changing the nature of teaching, as Grant and Murray argue, but at this point the emphasis must be on the word slow.
--David Ruenzel
Vol. 11, Issue 4, Page 54Published in Print: January 1, 2000, as Want a Revolution?
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NAHUNTA, Ga. — Lori A. Lamoureux, 50, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014, after a brief illness.
NAHUNTA, Ga. — Lori A. Lamoureux, 50, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014, after a brief illness.
Born Oct. 28, 1963, in Chicopee, Mass., she was the daughter of Amelia "Millie" Lamoureux and the late Donald Lamoureux, who died in February of this year. She lived in Portsmouth for many years and attended local schools.
Lori was employed for many years in the police department in King's Bay, Ga. She made friends easily and helped foster several children over the years. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and kayaking in the waters around her home in Georgia.
In addition to her mother, of Portsmouth, survivors include her brothers, Wayne Lamoureux and his wife, Kim, and Dean Lamoureux and his wife, Joanne; her dear friend Dawn Waters; nieces and nephew Renee, Drew, Bridget and Briana; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
SERVICES: Friends may visit with her family from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the Farrell Funeral Home, 684 State St., Portsmouth. Memorials may be made to the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, P.O. Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885.


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Thailand's prime minister has met with Malaysian leaders and pledged to peacefully end an insurgency in Thailand's southern provinces. While there are signs of optimism over the peace initiative, bloodshed has continued in the area bordering Malaysia.
Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont wrapped up his meetings in Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia's leaders by saying he intended to talk with a wide range of people to end the insurgency in Thailand.
Since early 2004, a violent Muslim insurgency in the region bordering Malaysia has claimed more than 1,500 lives.
This week alone more than a dozen people have been killed - both Buddhists and Muslims.
Bringing an end to the violence has become a priority since army chief General Sondhi Boonyaratglin, himself a Muslim, took control of the government last month in a bloodless coup.
The new pledge to find a peaceful solution follows initiatives by former prime ministers, Malaysia's Mahathir Mohammad and Thailand's Anand Panyarachun, during the past year.
Mr. Mahathir has been quoted as saying that community leaders in southern Thailand think the stage has been set for talks between insurgent leaders and Thai authorities.
Somchai Homla-or from the Thai Law Society says that initiative laid the groundwork for talks.
"This has paved the good way for the government under General Surayud to follow," he said. "I really support this initiative and the talk or the dialogue between the two sides in order to bring peace to the southernmost provinces of Thailand."
There has been low-level contact between Thai military commanders and people close to the insurgency. But former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in the coup, rejected the idea of formal talks.
Pakorn Preeyakorn, secretary-general of the Islamic Center of Thailand, says the new effort stands in contrast to Mr. Thaksin's policy.
"During the time of the Thaksin government, the southern problem was mishandled by him, [he] took a hardline stance against the insurgents," he said. "People were abducted and killed, causing more anger and hardship against government officials."
Muslims account for a majority of the population in the three most southern provinces, although Thailand's overall population is overwhelmingly Buddhist.
There have been longstanding complaints of discrimination against Muslims in the provinces, which are among the country's poorest.
The recent violence has largely been blamed on radical Muslim groups influenced by teachings from the Middle East.


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In This Issue.
* Greeks continue to hold markets hostage...
* Ireland says they won't need any additional bailouts...
* BOE adds another 50 B in stimulus...
* China's currency hits a new high...
And, Now, Today's Pfennig For Your Thoughts!
Austerity package approved, but EU still needs to see more from Greece...
Good day. It was a very long day for yours truly yesterday, but I got a good night's rest and am ready to hit it again this morning. The currency markets were pretty exciting yesterday with the dollar losing steam early on but slowly building some momentum on the upside throughout the day. This morning the dollar has spiked higher as investors start to seek out the 'haven' of US treasuries.
The currency markets continue to be held hostage by the Greeks. As I mentioned in the closing lines of yesterday's Pfennig, the leaders of Greece's coalition government reached an agreement on implementing the austerity measures demanded by the EU and the IMF in order to secure a second round of much needed financing. As predicted, this news caused a rally in the euro which reached a high of 1.3320. But Eurozone finance ministers said they want to see the measures approved by the full Greek parliament, which is set to vote Sunday. While Greek leaders certainly feel the measures will be passed by the parliament, workers staged a strike in Athens today in order to protest these measures. The EU leaders gave the Greek leaders 15 days to institute the new austerity measures, so they could possibly delay the vote further if they see it has a risk of not passing; but I'm sure they would much rather get this over and done.
The debt holders who have reached preliminary agreements for a debt swap which would cut Greek's debt load in half are also waiting for the results. The bonds held by the ECB are not subject to this debt agreement, but many of the Greek leaders are assuming the ECB will go ahead and agree to take a haircut on these holdings in line with what the other debt holders have agreed to. The ECB is reluctant to enter into a debt swap agreement as it could open the door to requests from Portugal, Ireland, or even Spain and Italy for additional debt concessions.
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny made me proud to be 50% Irish when he said his government is not going to be looking for any further debt concessions from the ECB. "It's very clear that Ireland will not seek any writedown," Kenny said in an interview on Bloomberg yesterday. "We'll pay our dues in full and on time." This may look like Irish pride, but it is in fact a smart move by Kenny who will need to refinance about 30 billion euros of debt. By letting bond buyers know they will not be seeking any debt concessions, Kenny is trying to make sure he will be able to refinance the debt at more favorable terms and over a longer period of time. We haven't heard much from Ireland lately, as they go about their business trying to get their economy back on solid ground. But the attitude of their PM certainly leads you to believe they are moving in the right direction and won't be looking for any additional hand outs.
I had a couple of Pfennig readers ask me to not spend so much time on the Euro debt situation, and to let them know what was going on with some of the other currencies. I will certainly try to touch on a number of different currencies today, but as I said at the opening, the currency markets are really being held hostage by the events in Greece right now. This is the big news and the euro will continue to move the markets one way or the other, dragging along all of the other currencies behind it. So I've got to touch on the Euro first, but then I promise to move to some other currencies.
The ECB meeting was a non-event, with rates remaining where they are and no new announcement of bond purchases. Data released in Germany showed the inflation rate remain unchanged at 2.3% during the month of January, which was in line with forecasts. The ECB has pumped a lot of liquidity into the markets, so they had to be relieved when inflation remained subdued.
ECB President Mario Draghi signaled the economic outlook has improved, as the economic stimulus pumped into the markets back in December seems to have stabilized the credit markets. European banks borrowed nearly 500 billion euros in December, and the ECB will offer another round of lending at the end of this month. It will be interesting to see what the demand is, but I would expect the banks will again eagerly accept the cheap funding from the ECB.
Draghi would not discuss the ECB's Greek debt and if the central bank would accept losses on these holdings in order to cut Greece's debt load. "All this talk about the ECB sharing the losses, it's ungrounded, it's unfounded."
The Bank of England is opening up the spigots again on bond purchases, raising their target for bond purchases by 50 billion pounds to 325 billion. This equals more than a quarter of current outstanding bonds, and is something investors in the pound should be worried about. Here is why. Bond purchases by the central bank is basically 'monetizing the debt' and is the most inflationary measure a central bank can take. The bank issues bonds, sells them to the markets, and then buys them back; really no different from throwing buckets of cash from helicopters. Again, this is the most inflationary measure a central bank can undertake, and will likely lead to an eventual devaluation of the pound sterling. But this is sometime down the road, and the BOE obviously feels the present need for more stimulus outweighs the inevitable problems this will bring in the future.
Staying with the European theme, I will move to Hungary where the forint dropped for a third day and is headed for a weekly loss. Hungary is the EU's most indebted eastern member, and would like to grab the attention of the IMF for some help of their own. But the EU and IMF have been focused on Greece, so Hungary has been left to their own devices. The forint has actually been performing pretty well since the beginning of the year, appreciating 9.1% vs. the US$.
Another of the former eastern bloc currencies which has been performing well this year is the Polish Zloty which is up over 7.7% vs. the US$ this year. And according to a fund manager at the Franklin Templeton group Poland's zloty is still 'undervalued'. "Poland demonstrated its economic robustness by being one of only a handful of countries globally to not fall into recession during the global financial crisis," the Templeton manager wrote in a note to clients. And he is putting his clients money where his mouth is as the Templeton Global Bond fund is the largest foreign holder of Polish debt.
Moving away from the European continent, the commodity currencies performed well through most of the trading day on Thursday, but are off of their highs this morning. Both the AUD and NZD reached multi month highs yesterday after the news that Greek leaders had reached an agreement on austerity measures. But the currencies turned sharply as the day progressed and the EU pushed for further confirmation from Greece.
The Australian dollar was negatively impacted by the Reserve Bank's lowering of its forecasts for growth and inflation during 2012. The RBA said it sees the economy expanding at 3.5% in 2012, down from its earlier estimate of 4%. And "inflation is forecast to remain around the midpoint of the target range for most of the next couple of years," the central bank said today. Consumer prices are predicted to rise 3% during 2012, less than a previous prediction of 3.25%. The lower growth and inflation estimates would seem to insure the RBA will remain on an easing bias even after it surprised some in the markets by not moving rates lower at their last meeting.
The South African rand has been the worst performing currency, dropping 2.33% yesterday and over 3% vs. the US$ over the past week. Commodity prices retreated yesterday after the EU pushed Greek officials on the bailout agreements. There is a general 'risk off' mood in the markets this morning, and investors are moving away from the rand and higher 'risk' currencies; retreating back into the haven of US treasuries. We will probably see more of this today, with investors not wanting to take risks with the Greek vote scheduled on Sunday.
Data showed Brazil's consumer prices are still rising, increasing .56% MOM in January. The annual rate of change slowed slightly to 6.22%; a number which is still much higher than what the government would like. Central Bank President Alexandre Tombini said last week that policy makers would work to bring inflation back down to 4.5%. The government has backed itself in a corner with their attempts to control the value of the real at the same time they are trying to keep inflation in check. By pushing their currency lower, they have triggered inflation as commodity prices have remained on an upward track. The government will quickly have to decide which one is more important, a cheap currency or lower inflation. One way to bring down inflation would be to allow their currency to appreciate, in the mode of the Singapore monetary policies.
Indian factory output was less than estimated in December, signaling weaker domestic demand as the global recovery faltered. Output at factories climbed 1.8% from a year earlier, after a 5.9% advance in November. Economists had predicted a 2.6% gain, so the number was a fairly large surprise to the markets. Both India and China have attempted to temper growth, and the tap on the brakes has seemed to work as planned with growth slowing in both of these emerging markets.
The Chinese renminbi increased to an 18 year high yesterday, just ahead of a visit to the US by Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping next week. The unexpected acceleration in Chinese inflation has pushed Chinese leaders to allow faster currency appreciation. As I mentioned above, Chinese growth has slowed, and exports are predicted to have fallen in January according to the Chinese Commerce Minister.
Moving back to the US, the initial jobless claims posted a 358k number which was less than the expected 370k increase. Continuing claims were slightly higher at 3515k. Another piece of data showed consumer confidence rose to the highest level in a year. Today we will see the Trade Balance (or more appropriately the Trade Deficit) which is predicted to have widened in December to a six month high.
Both Gold and Silver prices are down this morning, as investors again move into the US$ and away from what I consider the true 'safe havens'. I will dig into the metals a bit more on Monday, as I am quickly running out of time this morning.
To recap. The Euro rallied yesterday but then turned sharply as the EU/IMF demands a positive vote by the Greek Parliament which is scheduled for this weekend. ECB left rates unchanged and did not announce anything new regarding the Greek debt. The BOE announced an increase of 50 billion pounds to their QE bond buying program. Commodity currencies were sold off as risk became a bad word again. And the Chinese Renminbi was pegged at an all time high overnight.
Currencies today 2/10/12. American Style: A$ $1.0656, kiwi .8267, C$ $.9981, euro 1.3199, sterling 1.5794, Swiss $1.0916. European Style: rand 7.7192, krone 5.777, SEK 6.6775, forint 223.29, zloty 3.1989, koruna 19.2069, RUB 30.052, yen 77.79, sing 1.2620, HKD 7.7568, INR 49.41, China 6.2998, pesos 12.8097, BRL 1.7255, Dollar Index 79.061, Oil $98.26, 10-year 1.98%, Silver $33.44, and Gold. $1,715.30
That's it for today, It was great to see the Blues pick up a road win last night even if they had to go into a shootout to secure the win. I am running really late this morning, and we are having some connection problems with our internet, so this may be even more delayed in reaching all of you. Hope everyone has a Fantastic Friday and a great start to your weekends!!
Chris Gaffney, CFA
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