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Loneliness and True Love: The Fallout from the Sexual Revolution and the Christian Way Forward
Jennifer Roback Morse
- Wednesday, February 12, 2014
- 9:30–10:20 a.m.
- Chase Gymnasium
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Jennifer Roback Morse
Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., is Founder and President of the Ruth Institute. Dr Morse was
selected one of the nine top Catholics of the Year in 2013. She discovered an assumption made
by Adam Smith, the founder of modern-day economics. Smith took for granted that somehow
helpless children grow into functioning adults capable of making contracts, keeping promises
and having empathy for others. In other words, she discovered that the economy depends on
the intact family raising children. Religious thinkers and ordinary moms and dads knew this all
along, but Dr. Morse brought this common sense observation into direct contact with economic
analysis. This discovery, which she fully develops in her seminal work Love and Economics, is
the basis for all of her subsequent work promoting what are now called "socially conservative"
In addition to Love and Economics: It Takes a Family to Raise a Village (2001), Dr Morse is
also the author of Smart Sex: Finding Lifelong Love in a Hook-up World (2005) and in 2013,
with Betsy Kerekes, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: Simple Ways for Couples to Grow
Closer to God and One Another.
Dr. Morse earned her Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Rochester in 1980. She taught
economics at Yale University and George Mason University. She has served as a Research
Fellow for the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty and has held fellowships at
Stanford University's Hoover Institution, Cornell Law School, and the University of Chicago's
economics department.
She founded the Ruth Institute in 2008 to help religiously serious students understand why a free
society requires socially conservative values, with marriage being the centerpiece around which
the rest revolve.
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This surf camp is located in Las Tunas, Manab, one of Ecuador's most beautiful places and one of the best beach breaks in South Americas pacific coast. The surf guide and owner is one of Ecuadors top surfers and knows when and where it is going to break best. They are service oriented and work hard to make every surf holiday memorable. This is one of the best places in Ecuador as far as glassy and off shore conditions. The package includes everything you would likely need for an unforgettable surf experience.
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The White Mouse: World War II Series Book 5 – by Jack DuArte
The White Mouse was the name given by the Gestapo to Nancy Wake Fiocca, an Australian woman setting up escape networks from France during WWII. After fleeing to England, The White Mouse joins the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) and returns to occupied France around the time of the Normandy invasion in 1944.
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Currently without an official title, Bandai of America had a video preview of the company's upcoming Gundam game for PlayStation 2 playing at its E3 booth. While the video didn't show that much of the game, what was there let us know that the game will include enormous, highly-detailed, mech robots and a lot of fast action. What's more, Bandai's representative told IGNPS2 that it will give players the ability to train their crew and will allow fights with multiple enemies.
While it's much too early to tell if this will be a good game or not, it's definitely an exciting revelation. Gundam for PS2 is currently scheduled for a Q1 2001 release in the United States.


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Students from across the San Diego County will be holding vigil to support the DREAM Act on Monday night. The students along with people across the country want to increase awareness about the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors bill which will come to a vote in Congress as soon as Nov 30.
The bill would allow undocumented students a path to citizenship; among the requirements would be the completion of at least two years of college or military service.
Supporters of the act say by not passing the DREAM Act the United States is wasting valuable talent.
"We are punishing innocent students," said San Diego's DREAM Act vigil organizer Kendall Tylee." These students want to give back to the home they have only known. We have some very hard working students and all they want to do is contribute, all they are missing is a nine digit number."
Tylee said some of the students she works with came here as infants, some as young as two months old, they did not ask to come here, but if they were deported she says they would not know what to do. Some of the students come from mixed status families Tylee said, which means some family members may be citizens, while others are not.
Opponents of the act believe passage of the act would create more incentives for illegal immigrants to sneak into the country.
"The DREAM Act will become an additional magnet for people who want to come to the United States," said former U.S. Attorney Peter Nunez, "They know that their kids will never be deported, it sends the wrong message."
Nunez says we should not be creating incentives for illegal immigration.
"You can't start here until you do something else," Nunez said, referring to his belief that the federal government has to fix the problem of illegal immigration first.
He added that as sympathetic as the young advocates of the DREAM Act are, "there are more principles here, like the principle of law." Nunez says "As long as congress has the law on the books, we shouldn't ignore it."
On Monday night, students and supporters of the act will light up five freeway overpasses with a candlelight vigil from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The following bridges and overpasses will be illuminated to represent the "Bridge to Opportunity":
I-5 Palomar Airport Road Bridge in Carlsbad
Highway 78 Twin Oaks Road Bridge in San Marcos
Gilman Road (near UCSD in La Jolla)
I-5 Park Blvd. Bridge in San Diego
I-5 Sampson St. Bridge in the Barrio Logan neighborhood of San Diego
Senator Harry Reid plans to introduce the bill for a vote during the upcoming lame-duck session.


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At the peak of his career in 1951, Hank Williams recorded 143 songs for the Mother's Best Flour Company. Hank performed with his regular studio band and recorded his hits as well as songs he never recorded commercially anywhere else. From this amazing legacy, Time Life is proud to release HANK WILLIAMS: I SAW THE LIGHT: THE UNRELEASED RECORDINGS, a historic 54-track, 3-CD + 1 DVD collection drawn from the very best of the Mother's Best recordings. It's a rare, informal glimpse into the heart and soul of country music's greatest star who passed away on New Year's Day 1953, at age 29.
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text: Pekka Savola wrote:> Al Boldi wrote:> > Consider this new approach for better address management:> > 1. Allow the definition of an address pool> > 2. Relate links to addresses> > 3. Implement to make things backward-compatible.> >> > The obvious benefit here, would be the transparent ability for apps to> > bind to addresses, regardless of the link existence.> >> That's called 'the loopback address', right? :)Jan-Benedict Glaw wrote:> # echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_nonlocal_bind>> and/or bind to address 0 (aka 0.0.0.0) instead of a given IP address.Ben Greear wrote:> > Another benefit includes the ability to scale the link level> > transparently, regardless of the application bind state.>> Can you do this with the current code by using scripts/whatever to move> virtual IPs around the interfaces?Maybe, but wouldn't that be a workaround?linux-os \(Dick Johnson\) wrote:> It really doesn't have anything to do with the kernel.Maybe I shouldn't have cc'd kernel.Marc Singer wrote:> It might make sense to allow the address to exist without a link in> order to allow a local port listener to continue to accept connections> even though the network moved to another link, e.g. wireless to> wired. Then again, perhaps, this shouldn't matter.>> What does Mr. Boldi propose?Jesper Juhl wrote:> I'm only guessing since I'm not entirely sure what Mr. Boldi means,> but my guess is that he's proposing that an app can bind to an IP> address without that address being assigned to any currently available> interface and then later if that IP does get assigned to an interface> the app will start recieving traffic then. Also possibly allowing the> address to be removed from one interface and then later assigned to> another one without apps noticing.> I don't know /if/ that is what was meant, but that's how I read it.Yes! And much more...One reason why linux is great is because it's flexible. But flexibility sometimes leads you to fulfill requirements in a workaround fashion. Things get worse when you start building on these workarounds.GNU/OpenSource is prone to such a development.What I propose is to stop and think always; identify the problem and provide for a _scalable_ solution. Procrastinating using workarounds may make your development cycle seem faster, when in fact you are inhibiting it.Here specifically, ip/ifconfig is implemented upside-down requiring a link/dev to exist for an address to be defined, in effect containing layer 3 inside layer 2, when an address should be allowed to be defined w/o a link/dev much like an app is allowed to be defined w/o an address.Thanks for all your comments!--Al-To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" inthe body of a message to firstname.lastname@example.com majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.htmlPlease read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/


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Don Mattrick: You told us how much you loved the flexibility you have today with games delivered on disc. The ability to lend, share, and resell these games at your discretion is of incredible importance to you. Also important to you is the freedom to play offline, for any length of time, anywhere in the world.
So, today I am announcing the following changes to Xbox One and how you can play, share, lend, and resell your games exactly as you do today on Xbox 360. Here is what that means:
Great day for gamers.
Power to everyone who had a voice.
except to those who were prepared to just accept it and buy it anyway.
now lets get back to what's important. games.
I look forward to what the new ps4 and xb1 have to offer.
edit: i liked the benefits of the family share plan and hope that part of their policy isnt affected.
I preferred the console as they announced it. I hope this has no impact on family plan, Cloud implementation, or Kinect integration... because that would piss me off.
I am waiting for answers on these things. Desperately.
I would hate to see them axe awesome features because of a group of people complained endlessly.
Backpedal or not the end result is a plus. Will it end the negativity, NO.
So much for DRM is the future. This is evidence that WE the consumer can dictate what WE want. Never just blindly accept and defend anything. Thank you Microsoft for finally seeing the light.
***" I hope this has no impact on family plan, Cloud implementation, or Kinect integration"***
The family share will most likely be tossed. I see no reason why the Cloud or Kinect should be axed though, those could work without the previous restrictions implemented regardless.
It still costs 100 dollars more and still has mandatory Kinect requirement though.
"I preferred the console as they announced it."
Ahahahaha oh wow...
Shouldn't it read,"BACKP-E-D-A-L" ??
Who approves this fecal matter?
-Don't thank us, thank Sony...
stupid Sony that wasn't ready for the future...
if true, looks like n4g is going to need something new to hate.. i already know RAM!!
it was obvious that this was going to happen. after seeing the pendulum shift with pre-orders because of this, there was no way they could continue.
@dartv72 have a bubble
found this. Confirmed?
good for gamers sad for M$ they completely lied to everyone and preached how it was a must and that its the future and yadaddadadad and now this role reversal. 2 days ago they said they were going to stick to their model.
This isn't the most current information released by Microsoft, that can be found here http://news.xbox.com/2013/0...
"An internet connection will not be required to play offline Xbox One games – After a one-time system set-up with a new Xbox One, you can play any disc based game without ever connecting online again. There is no 24 hour connection requirement and you can take your Xbox One anywhere you want and play your games, just like on Xbox 360.
Trade-in, lend, resell, gift, and rent disc based games just like you do today – There will be no limitations to using and sharing games, it will work just as it does today on Xbox 360.
Sorry, but its not over yet.
If the rumor is true as I understand it, XBO will still need to connect to the internet at least once. For many that's going to be one time too many.
And can only wonder what this is going to do to the OS(s) since they're going to have to almost rewrite them from the beginning.
And Still the PS4 is going to be the better deal in regards to price and power. Live TV is the only thing XBO has going. That and a few more exclusives.
Sony dictates what we want.
Get it right.
They got their hand smacked and now they're reverting back to their old policies. lmao! The biggest fail in gaming history brought to you buy MS and the Xbone. DRM is dead! Let that be a lesson to the gaming industry.
Still, $100 more for an inferior device who needs Kinect all the time
I told people that MS and publishers NEEDED Sony on board to succeed. MS tried one last trick at E3, games and exclusive deals with some publishers. It seems they failed, now they're trying to patch up the bleeding. Is it too late is yet to be determined. Some gamers have lost confidence in them, rightfully so. They lied and lied, but I'm happy they changed it even with some blind followers.
Edit: Now MS will have this Image of being deceitful and evil. I'm sure they'll have to pay Sony for playing games on the disc, also what about hardware/software changes? delays?
That's great that they're changing their policies, but it doesn't change Microsoft's original intent. It's almost like if someone said that they wanted to beat you up, but then they learned that you were going to call the cops, and so now they turn around and say that they aren't going to beat you up because they will get into trouble. Why people support companies like this, I'll never understand.
this has something to do with gamestop and the preorder situation. GS stopped taking preorders because this announcement was coming out.
a change of plans on the part of Ms would have to be sent out to retailers to inform them of the change.
Gamestop being one of the biggest retailers of new/used games probably got word of the change and stopped taking preorders.
Chances are those will open back up.
edit: no more family share plan = booooooo
but i can live with that. I wonder if they are contemplating changing the price as well?
@darth it looks like the family plan is no longer a feature. "These changes will impact some of the scenarios we previously announced for Xbox One. The sharing of games will work as it does today, you will simply share the disc. Downloaded titles cannot be shared or resold. Also, similar to today, playing disc based games will require that the disc be in the tray."
credit also goes to Sony for putting immense pressure.
probably had more to do with it being otherwise considered as an unethical surveillance device....and soon to be illegal
So no more game sharing? If so man I think they missed a golden opportunity everyone I talked to liked that better than used game drm.
Def going to pre order this today lol gonna have both ps4 and xbone! Way to speak up gamers and way to finally listen Microsoft.
FINALLY! Glad to see Microsoft listened, although it appears you still need to go online - once - to register the game.
"After a one-time system set-up with a new Xbox One, you can play any disc based game without ever connecting online again."
It also means no online game sharing, no library streaming, no "play your library anywhere", stuff, no 10-person Family Plan, nothing like that. And Kinect is still required, which is a bummer.
Still, a huge victory for gamers, a huge blessing to Xbox fans who wanted to continue with their chosen brand, and (hopefully) a show of humility from Microsoft.
You're welcome Xbox fans, we just saved your system from being completely annihilated.
Guys this is a historic moment...
Kudos to each and every one of us for speaking our minds!!!
Really greats news and really smart move, in Nov when the console launch, people will forget about the whole issue and all DRM-problem will be forgotten!
It's very nice to see that the consumer can still have an influence over a multi billion giant like Microsoft. Of course this was also a reaction to Sony's plans. But 'the customer is always right' still holds true.
This is stupid....yeah I complained but that was before I knew about game sharing, now with this reversal surely that means game sharing is dead. Thats stupid because it was a great option. So what do I do?..go back and complain for them to go ahead with drm, which obviously isnt going to happen. I think micro blew it on this decision listening to the whiners including me but it wasnt my fault since I originally thought it was full stop drm. Preorders were not behind, Amazon best seller rank #1 even with drm and xbox fans were getting excited. This pisses me off! All so we can wait for every damm person on planet earth to get internet, dumb*sses should of just ran a detailed survey among actual xbox live gold/silve t users asking which one we preferred of the two policies carefully outlining HOW each one worked. I bet my next paycheck game sharing would have won by a mile. F-ing micro is stupid!
i sense a disturbance in the force.. it is like a million sony fanboys assploded!!
AWESOME!!! I'm so glad they listened. It just goes to show that if we stand up for something, things can change... even if it is just a first-world problem. I'm still pissed about how smug they were initially, but I may buy and XBOX One now eventually.
But I still don't trust them. We all know what they tried to do. This should have been the policy in the first place. Also, GameStop may have had a big hand in it. They remover XBOX One from pre-orders... that could have been the tipping point.
Next on the agenda: Get rid of required Kinect, have bundles without Kinect included at $100 less.
"I preferred the console as they announced it. I hope this has no impact on family plan"
Imagine how gamers would form 10 person share groups. That probably would have had worse impact on their sales than used games.
I can't believe you fanboys still think that Playstation gamers are hypocrites over this situation. First of all, look at the massive campaign performed to keep DRM away from PS4. Then, look at this comment section; everyone is ecstatic!
I would never support a company that tried to push the BS that MS did....plus you never know what they might try to pull down the line. Sorry but they lost my trust. Also the games they showed off were extremely lame I'm not interested at all.
PS4 hardware is more powerful Sony has the best exclusives on any platform, PS+ and all the other little things that Sony is offering makes it a far superior product.
Even though we should be prepared for obvious hidden restrictions. The signal was very clear.
Now offer a non kinect bundle for the same price as a PS4 and they'll have another preorder.
@loulou + 4m ago
"i sense a disturbance in the force.. it is like a million sony fanboys assploded!! "
I don't think so. I would say most of us SONY fans are thankful for the situation being resolved, finally. It means that going forward the awful DRM on consoles will not blight anyone due to this turn of events.
We all win.
I get it, but let's savor this sweet sweet victory for now.
Tomorrow, we'll start in on MS over that price >:)
Congrats gamers!
Screw you, apologists
*clears throat* Ahem..... LMFAO! What happened to "The PS4 isn't a threat" or "The PS4 isn't going to make us change anything" or "We're not changing the DRM?"
This has to be because of the Jimmy Fallon show. It sure as hell isn't because of "the community." This is the same company that didn't give a damn about the community when they tried to pull this garbage. But once they heard the audience on the Jimmy Fallon show applauding what Sony was doing, they were like "oh sh*t the casual mainstream audience likes it too" and they changed the Xbox One to the Xbox One Eighty.
Microsoft are hilarious.
Gotta say though, congratulations to the Xbox brand's fans. This is a win for you guys today. Even if MS showed nothing but contempt for the core audience up until this point, you had to have been heard on some level.
Now then, I can't wait to see the shills backpeddle and pat themselves on the back at the same time for loving the DRM and now being happy that it's gone. Oh the hilarity. I would so love it if I could tag some members in this post.
I for one was ok, with what they had going the Idea for sharing games was interesting to me at least and some of my family and friends. Do I think this is great yes but you have to think that the infrastructure is there for them to turn it back on if they wish but then again Sony probably could as well. For today I guess it is a win for those who wanted this.
"Preorders were not behind, Amazon best seller rank #1 even with drm and xbox fans were getting excited. This pisses me off! "
Uhhh, are you not aware that the Ps4 had about 7 places in the top 20 and Gamestop reports were saying Ps4 was ahead by a massive amount?
Xbox preorders were absolutely behind.
Congratulations Gamers!
We have shown some of the biggest industries that they are nothing without us and that as a group we will always be stronger than them!
Gamers have really united over the last couple of weeks and I respect every person who stood up against this attempt to step over the consumers!
However I do think who ever preordered the Xbox One before this announcement does not deserve to benefit from our boycott! Whilst Xbox fans decided they wouldn't be buying into MS game others blindly went ahead and supported some of the most ridiculous business practises we have seen in quite a while!
If you have already preordered don't ever play your console if you happen to loose connection for 24 hours! You don't deserve to!
The previous method of only using game discs as installs benefited me way more than the changes do now. It wasn't just accepting it, it was buying what benefits you most. I never bought used games or sold my games so I did not care about that at all. I also always have an internet connection so that isn't a worry for me either.
Jokes, this doesnt necessarily mean game sharing is dead EVEN THOUGHT I didn't believe it was going to be like what some of you guys thought it was gonna be like anyway. It will be the same as ps plus maybe. Who knows. Well done though..pissed it turns out to be a bitter sweet moment.
hell yea
I thought they would have to change some hardware and that would push the date back but I guess not.
This is awesome.Forza Titan fall ryse here I come :)
MSFT knew they wouldnt last long with those policies, no matter how often they tried to spin it
Good day, but is the damage already done?
Very well said.
Now all Microsoft needs to do is give us free multiplayer, and it'll be doing at least one thing the Ps4 isn't.
But expecting not to pay for something from Microsoft is like expecting it to rain giraffes tomorrow.
It's great that they've made it less restrictive when it comes to online and DRM. But there is still the issue of being less powerful and more expensive and not being supported in a lot of places. http://i.imgur.com/vfRwPu7....
Paying more for less? Some people must REALLY like Halo that much.
Wow ... So we get the XOne a console with a better lineup of game o far the the PS4 with no DRM and no 24h check in : M-E-G-A-T-O-N.
Now just cut the price to 399 and its ON !!
I hate this plan. M$ will hear from me. I want Real Xbox owners to contact M$ and let them know, that we prefer the plan that would allow us to share our digital games with family members. I prefer that over selling my games at a huge lost and buying used games at a $5 savings any day. At least this is the way it should work in the US. For people in the rest of the world who don't have reliable internet, they can keep that disk based system.
I plan on buy 90% of my games digitally. I would like to share and trade those games. I don't have time to be running to the store only to find they are sold out or only got for pre-orders.
I we keep listing to these right wing nosy people, we will never advance. We will stay in the 1940's. They always think someone is the spying on them and out to get them. What are these people really trying to high anyway. If the gov want to see me nail my wife, they are welcome to watch and see how its done. make sure you capture my butt in 1080p.
But seriously,: this is disappointing and will cost me a lot of money. My Xbox was always connected from day one and I have never had the desire to buy stolen games.
Please stick to your guns M$.
Now I am seriously thinking about leaving this gaming crap to the loud and obnoxious.
I think what they really ended up doing here is pissing off everyone now. Xbox was still seeing strong support, because some of us understood the benefits that came with sharing digital content. Now I have to run to the store and buy multiple copies of every good darn game because of a bunch of mindless sheep.
I don't know why people feel so proud of being lead around. You let a few anti-Microsoft nutts convince you that M$ is conspiring with the Gov to get you. You let them tell you that this is a political fight for you rights. All this is about, is rather you want to be able to download and share your games securely, or if you want to continue running to the store and coming back home to swap disk.
Here is the kicker. Many of you will realize soon after you buy your consoles, that you are buying lost of games digitally for the convenience of it, then you can't do anything with them. Can't lend, trade, sell, share... nothing. Enjoy your f'ing victory!
I actually , accepted the DRM , I thought it would be better to have your Library anywhere , and the ability to share your games with 10 friends at the same time. I also loved the idea of reselling.
But I guess , people wanted it this way , so I must accept that fate.
No one seems to understand that Kinect is NOT required for games... It must be connected, but that's more for the voice commands and navigation on the dashboard. For games, a majority of them are all controller based. Games like Ryse, Dead Rising 3, Fifa 14, Forza Motorsport 5 and Crimson Dragon all support Kinect and don't require it.
The only games that NEED Kinect are games like Kinect Sports Rivals and Fantasia: Music Evolved. Plus Kinect CAN BE turned off... It just needs to be connected. That's not a huge deal at all.
Xbox idiots complaining about the removal of drm just makes me want to slap someone. Your system of choice was gonna get smoked. Xbox one number one at Amazon? Its because Amazon was forcing about 5 different bundles for the ps4 to get one on launch day. Of course the ONLY choice for Xbox One was outselling any one of the 5 choices for ps4. Xbox got themselves back in the game with this reversal and the morons are complaining about it. lol
Wow. There are people that actually wanted the DRM. Incredible.
Great news!
We have staved off a repulsive future for a little longer!
Still mandatory KINECT, though. I refuse to purchase any piece of technology that won't work unless it's allowed to WATCH ME.
"Wow. There are people that actually wanted the DRM. Incredible."
So you've never bought anything off the Playstation Store?
oh Now feed back matters.
I still don't trust them if it wasn't for Sony everybody would be drinking drm for breakfast lunch and dinner right now later on when every one forget because of short memory DRM DRM ha ha ha we got you now you already buy the lie
They (MS) crumbled quicker than i thought. But this is a good day for gamers everywhere. Now lower the price to $350 and get rid of that stupid fvcking camera, you're system is inferior and shouldnt cost the same as the PS4. Now let the back pedaling begin!
I'm very happy about this!! Now the Xbox One has a fighting chance and there could be some good competition again.
the Xbox one is still a surveillance device...
If u ask me too little too late they got up there spouting the DRM is the future BS like gamers are morons then they refuse to change it then only after the xbox one is getting blown away by the ps4 pre-orders these money hungry pigs come out and say woops u guys are right and were listening.. Well i hope so because if u weren't xbox would be dead!
Preorders were not behind, Amazon best seller rank #1 even with drm and xbox fans were getting excited. its number one because ps4 ran out of systems to sell dummy it is a top "sellers" list if you cant sell anymore that week then you drop
@ MikeMyers - "So you've never bought anything off the Playstation Store?"
Of course, because that's the only option with some titles. I prefer a physical copy any day of the week.
You guys who wanted DRM need to get it through your heads that you're the minority. Either that, or organize a movement of your own and see if you can get MS to change their minds again. Such a movement would fail, but it would be amusing to watch you try.
I'm amazed people would rather say thank sony then just be proud of themselves as a consumer.
The people spoke and M$ finally got their heads out their rear end and listened.
This is a win for the consumer. Don't let anybody give another corporation the credit here.


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Daryl Gregory returns to the PLANET OF THE APES in this epic over-sized issue, featuring fan-favorite artist Diego Barreto (IRREDEEMABLE) throughout 32 pages of new story and art! It's the return of what Jason Aaron (SCALPED, WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN) called: "The best PLANET OF THE APES comic ever. And one of my favorite comics of the year, period." When the Lawgiver was assassinated by a human, Ape City fell into a vicious civil war. Ten years have passed since the horrific violence and a fragile peace is emerging. Voice Alaya has been deposed and awaits sentencing in Ape City's prison. Meanwhile, Sully has begun to rally forces, both human and ape. Little do they know they're both on a collision course towards an even greater danger…


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The United Nations has released another damning report that has that driven fear, anxiety and sorrow into Nigerians as the ongoing recession continues to ravage Africa's most populous country.
The UN in its report warned that at least, 5.1 million Nigerians in the Northeast region may die in 2017 from starvation.
The Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator of United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affiars (OCHA), Peter Lundberg said this at the launch of the 2017 Humanitarian Response Plan for Nigeria's northeast region in Abuja.
"A projected 5.1 million people will face serious food shortages as the conflict and risk of unexploded improvised devices prevented farmers planting for a third year in a row, causing a major food crisis," he revealed.
He said $1billion was needed in 2017 to address the needs of those in crisis in the three most affected states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe.
"During the course of 2016 as the Nigerian Armed Forces pushed back Boko Haram held areas, the scale of human suffering became more apparent and humanitarian community scaled up the responses.
While calling on donours to provide funds, Lundberg noted that the "narrative on this humanitarian crisis can no longer be ignored and we are appealing to the international community to help us prevent the deaths of thousands of innocent civilians over the coming 12 months.
"This is the largest crisis on the African continent and I am confident that with the support of the international community and the private sector, we can begin to bring hope to the people of the northeast."
Speaking also, the Nigerian Minister of State for Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed said the scale of destruction and the new skills required to ensure a return to narmalcy, requires unprecedented levels of patnership between the international humanitarian community and government of Nigeria coming together.
While commending the international community for appealing for resources to meet the lifesaving needs of nearly 7 million people in 2017, she added that Nigeria "will continue to demostrate strong commitment to working together with international communities."
"We will endeavor to provide an environment in which humanitarians will be able to undertake priority activities.
"The government will continue to put funding into jointly prioritized sectoral activities so that there will be no gaps in the humanitarian reponse," Ahmed noted.
Dr Goodluck E. Jonathan, former President of Nigeria
PARIS, JANUARY 5, 2016: (DGW) The African Sun Times, US-based newspaper and, in fact, Africa's largest newspaper in the United States of America has given Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Nigerian former leader a deserving honour by announcing him as its International Person of the Year.
Receiving the honour, President Jonathan thanked the management and staff of the newspaper and dedicated the award to Nigerians.
Said the former Nigerian leader:
"I thank The African Sun Times for naming me as its International Person of the year, 2015. I am indeed humbled by this honour. When I think about it, I understand why this medium may have thought me worthy of such an honour. However, I believe that my people, the Nigerian people, are more deserving of this honour. We, the Nigerian people put to shame naysayers and prophets of doom and in 2015, we held a most transparent, violence free and credible elections that transferred power from one political party to another and from an incumbent to the opposition, without rancour, bitterness or strife. In the process, we proved that nobody's political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian or any national of any country for that matter. That to me, is a most worthy testimonial of the character of the Nigerian nation and the resilience of our people which is why I dedicate this honour to them. May God continue to bless Nigeria and Nigerians. GEJ," he posted on his verified Facebook account.
The newspaper had in its award to President Jonathan on Monday written and applauded the former leader for choosing the path of honour and keeping his promise that saved Nigeria unnecessary bloodshed.
"Dr. Jonathan, who shocked the whole world by swiftly calling current Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and conceding his defeat in the March 29 Nigerian presidential election, thereby stopping the predictions of violent bloodshed in Nigeria, and keeping his words that he would not allow the blood of a Nigerian to be shed to further his political ambitions. President Jonathan must be applauded for creating a solid foundation for the growth of democracy in Africa. The world has started to recognize President Jonathan's courageous act," the newspaper wrote.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) at the CPAC 2016 conference, March 5, 2016 in National Harbor, Maryland. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images/AFP)
PARIS, JANUARY 5, 2016: (DGW) U.S. President Barrack Obama in a highly emotional remark has declared that the United States of America has the strongest and most powerful military force on the face of the earth.
The outgoing U.S. President made this stunning declaration at the Armed Forces Full Honour Review Farewell Ceremony.
He said America's military's might remains strong in spite of the effects of the wars prosecuted in Afghanistan and Iraq which have not been able to diminished its capability.
According to him, "But make no mistake, even with the challenges of recent years – and there have been challenges -, our allies and adversaries alike understand America's military remains, by far, the most capable fighting force on the face of the Earth.
"Our Army, tested by years of combat, is the best-trained and best-equipped land force on the planet. Our Navy is the largest and most lethal in the world — on track to surpass 300 ships.
"Our Air Force, with its precision and reach, is unmatched. Our Marine Corps is the world's only truly expeditionary force. Our Coast Guard is the finest in the world.
"And we're also the best because this military has come to welcome the talents of more of our fellow Americans," he said.
The outgoing president also noted the impressive bravery and professional performance of the women combatants.
"Service members can now serve the country they love without hiding who they are or who they love. All combat positions in our military are now open to women.
"And Joe Biden and I know that women are at least as strong as men. We're stronger for it. It's one of the reasons that our military stands apart as the most respected institution in our nation by a mile."
He recalled his moments with the servicemen during his eight-year presidency, having to face many challenges together.
" I'm very grateful for that. Because you remind us that we are united as one team. At times of division, you've shown what it means to pull together.
"As my days as your Commander-in-Chief are coming to an end, and as I reflect on the challenges we have faced together and on those to come, I believe that one of the greatest task before our Armed Forces is to retain the high confidence that the American people rightly place in you.
"This is a responsibility not simply for those of you in uniform, but for those who lead you. It's the responsibility of our entire nation," he said.
Obama also threw a challenge to the American military and political leaders in taking military actions.
The outgoing commander-in-chief said while the event was meant to appreciate and praise him, he was rather turning it on them.
"And so, although I recognise that the formalities require me listening to praise directed in large part to me, I want to turn the tables – I am still Commander-in-Chief, so I get to do what I want to do – and I want to thank you.
"Of all the privileges of this office – and there are many – I will miss Air Force One, I will miss Marine One but I can stand before you today and say that there has been no greater privilege, and no greater honour, than serving as the Commander-in-Chief of the greatest military in the history of the world."
The outgoing commander-in-chief, who said he would be eternally grateful to the servicemen, expressed the confidence that America would continue to maintain its leadership role across the globe.
"So we can't say it enough and we can't show it enough. Thank you for your patriotism. Thank you for your professionalism. Thank you for your character in representing the very best of the American spirit. Our nation endures — we live free under the red, white and blue – because of patriots like you.
"It has been a privilege of a lifetime to serve with you. I have learned much from you. I'm a better man having worked with you. I'm confident that the United States and our Armed Forces will remain the greatest force for freedom and security that the world has ever known.
"God bless you and your families. And God bless the United States of America," the outgoing president concluded.
A 12-year-old can no longer get married in Virginia, thanks to a new law that went into effect Friday.
The state now has a minimum marriage age of 18, or 16 if a child is emancipated by court order. The new law replaces policies that allowed girls as young as twelve to marry if they had parental consent and were pregnant.
Virginia is one of several states this year to take steps to replace lax marriage laws that are now seen as antiquated and even dangerous, as similar bills have been introduced in California, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York.
The phrase "child bride" typically conjures up imagery of religious rituals in developing countries. But as World Policy Forum data highlights, when it comes to child marriage laws, the US and Canada more closely align with countries such as Niger and Bolivia than they do with most other industrialized Western nations.
Across the country, states generally set the marriage age at 18. However, most states allow 16- or 17-year-olds to marry with parental consent, and many allow children younger than 16 to marry with parental or judicial consent.
"We think we're so sophisticated, so progressive and ahead of the times, and yet we still see this barbaric behavior," Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D), sponsor of a bill in New York that would ban marriage altogether for people under the age of 18, told The New York Times.
It's true that child marriage is not as common in the US as it is in countries with similar laws. By 2002, just one-tenth of 1 percent of American girls between the ages of 15 and 17 were married; in Niger, 39 percent of girls are married by the age of 18, and in Bolivia, 22 percent are.
But it happens in some parts of the US more frequently than some may think. In Virginia, for example, 4,500 children under age 18 were married between 2004 and 2013. More than 200 of those children were 15 or younger.
In New Jersey, 3,481 children were married between 1995 and 2012. Most were 16 or 17 and married with parental consent, but 163 were between ages 13 and 15, requiring the approval of a judge. And 91 percent of the children were married to adults.
"The common assumption we are seeing is the belief that child marriages don't happen that often – and when they do, it's believed they are Romeo-and-Juliet-aged peers, which is not what we are seeing happen here," Jeanne Smoot, senior policy counsel for the legal advocacy group Tahirih Justice Center, told The Christian Science Monitor's Lisa Suhay in March.
Advocates such as Ms. Smoot say that laws permitting young teenagers to marry often encourage forced marriage, human trafficking and statutory rape disguised as marriage. These "marriages" can result in physical, psychological, sexual, and economic abuse, and lead to mental health problems.
Furthermore, when children marry, they are 50 percent less likely to finish high school, four times less likely to go to college, and more likely to have children sooner and more closely spaced than people who marry as adults, Smoot says.
So why has it taken so long for the issue to reach US lawmakers?
It could simply be a lack of awareness. In a viral video published in February, YouTuber Coby Persin conducted an experiment in which he had a 65-year-old man stand in Times Square with his fake 12-year-old "bride." Reactions from bystanders ranged from disgusted to outraged, with several threatening to call the police despite the man's insistence that the marriage was legal.
"Mostly the response [from lawmakers] is, 'I can't believe this is happening in my state. We have to stop it,'" Fraidy Reiss, head of the nonprofit Unchained at Last, who pushed for legislation in New Jersey, told The New York Times.
Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel (R), who sponsored the bill in Virginia, said she hadn't been aware of the issue until constituents sought her help when a man in his 50s was suspected of having sex with a high school student. To avoid facing prosecution, man obtained the permission of the parents and married the girl. It was the second time he'd used this strategy; the first marriage had ended in divorce.
One common denominator between many child marriages that contributes to the lack of visibility is that many of them take place within closed communities, Smoot says.
"Whenever you have a community that is closed, where it's difficult to reach outside it, where there are great stakes to oppose community norms, that contributes to child marriage happening," she told NPR, citing as an example some polygamous communities in the American West that consider themselves "fundamentalist Mormons," despite engaging in activities not sanctioned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Because of the social isolation of these communities, outside adult figures like teachers and administrators may not be aware that their students are in such situations, Ms. Reiss says.
As awareness of child marriages and their consequences continues to grow, advocates are hopeful that Virginia will serve as a model for other states that currently have laws permitting young teenagers to marry.
"We hope that legislators will see the efforts in Virginia as a wake-up call about how their laws can facilitate forced marriages of children," Smoot told the Washington Post.
AFP/File | A member of a coalition force monitors the horizon in al-Hawl, some 650 kms northeast of Damascus, on November 2, 2015
A coalition that includes Syrian Arab groups and allies regained a swath of territory in northeastern Syria near the town of al-Hawl from Islamic State militants, a US military spokesman said Wednesday.
The fighters, who are from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and its Syrian Arab Coalition subgroup, regained 87 square miles (255 square kilometers), US military spokesman Colonel Steve Warren said.
The group "conducted an attack... driving ISIL back," Warren said by videoconference from Baghdad, using an alternate acronym for IS.
"This is not a large tactical action," he said, but "we are encouraged by what we saw."
Warren said the United States considers the matter a success and added that it has intentions to "reinforce" the action, seeming to suggest that other ammunition air drops would take place.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were formed in mid-October as an alliance between the powerful Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) and other Syrian rebel groups.
The Pentagon's announcement about the advance comes just one day after the New York Times published an article calling into question the capabilities of the SDF and its subgroup, the Syrian Arab Coalition.
The SDF, it said, drew most of its power from Kurdish militias -- not quite the coalition of Arabs and Kurds it claimed to be.
Meanwhile, the name "Syrian Arab Coalition," one senior official said, was "an American invention." The group is supposed to have 4,000 to 5,000 fighters.
The US military has already scrapped a $500 million program to build a rebel army to fight IS, after many candidates failed to pass the screening process, and one group gave equipment to an Al-Qaeda affiliate.
After the debacle, the United States decided to simply supply equipment and air support to certain rebel groups, particularly in northern Syria.
In mid-October, it parachuted 50 tons of small-arms ammunition and rockets to rebels fighting IS.
Meanwhile, on Friday, the White House announced that US President Barack Obama had authorized the first sustained deployment of special forces to Syria reversing a long-standing refusal to put US boots on the ground.
The president okayed a deployment of "fewer than 50" special operations personnel in the north of the war-ravaged nation.
The al-Hawl offensive was supported by 17 air strikes that included A10s (anti-tank aircraft) and an AC-130 Specter gunship (ground attack aircraft) from Incirlik, Turkey, Warren said.


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While the rest of Pinoy netizens speculated over Twitter and Facebook, the only hints that the tourism secretary gave is that it will be "more competitive than just an adjective," and that it is going to be "an expression, drawn from natural conversation." Your guess is as good as mine.
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I will have a few posts on The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler. The book was a delight and invoked so many different thoughts and emotions, I decided more than one post is needed. Plus Heather said I was going to discuss deep things like religion in my post – the bar was set!
In my years (not too many) in the work force, I attended many, many management classes. (Whether they are useful is for another post). As I read this tome I was amazed at the number of relationships and the types of personalities in the book. I think any one that is in a management position since the 1990's heard of the Myers-Briggs personality test. Yes, I took it as part of a management course. Like any other good doobie manager in the 90's. The thinking is that we all have different personalities. If you understand the personality type of each person in your group, you can lead and motivate based on the individual. I have delved into this type of post before when we were discussing right brain versus left brain. https://emmebooks.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/a-left-or-right-brain/ I am a lefty! Basically there are 16 personality types and based on a test you are placed into one of the categories. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_Indicator
Well as you can imagine, I was a bit different. Two of my indicators were right smack in the middle of the scale. For example, I was 50% Introvert and 50% Extrovert. HA!! Everyone that meets me thinks I am a hard E. Nope! I love quiet time. I do my best studying by myself with classical music in the background. I believe all my letters are ENTJ… with E/I and P/J prone to flipping on occasion. What are yours?
What does this have to do with reading a book? Nothing, except I thought of it when I was reading. Our main character Ernest and his Aunt had a completely different personality type then the rest of their families. I believe that they were ESTP's and the rest of the family were ISTP's. The E and I difference are significant in this case. The ESTP's 'make the most of the moment' while an ISTP 'just does it'. As we read the story, it predominantly follows the male line of the Pontifex Family with the story ending with our main character. He broke the cycle of ineffectual fathers because his personality type was completely different from those of his father and grandfather. His great-grandfather I think was more like our hero. His personality was incompatible with his parents, sister and brother. No one understood him nor cared to. In fact the generations taught Ernest that he had to change, conform to the family personality.
As I read The Way of all Flesh by Samuel Butler, another management topic came to mind. (Yes, I think I have a graduate school affliction). The way each of us deals with conflict. In our story, each generation of males deals with conflict in a different way. Ernest's father avoided conflict. With his father, his wife, and his children. He was an avoider. I believe Ernest and I are the same.
During my time as a graduate student, I had the opportunity to take a conflict assessment instrument based on the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict model. Each of us deals with conflict in a different way. Some people love the thrill of the fight and charge right in, others avoid conflict at all costs. The T-K instrument is used to determine what type of conflict person you are. In my case I am an accommodator.
Accommodating is unassertive and cooperative—the complete opposite of competing. When accommodating, the individual neglects his own concerns to satisfy the concerns of the other person; there is an element of self-sacrifice in this mode. Accommodating might take the form of selfless generosity or charity, obeying another person's order when you would prefer not to, or yielding to another's point of view.
As I read this, I realize as I have aged, just as Ernest did, I am more assertive than I was in my youth. I still bite my tongue more times than I ought!
Take a look what is your Myers-Briggs personality type? What type of conflict resolution do you prefer? I would love to know!
Next post… my real review of The Way of All Flesh!
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Dubbed the "$20 Best Night Ever Tour" on account of the low ticket price (lawn seats were only $20) and cheap drinks (small beers were $4), Kid Rock's concert last night at Blossom certainly lived up to the billing. While Rock benefited from the nu-metal movement (if you can call it that) of the 2000s, the guy started his career in the 1990s and gradually worked his way up to the point where he became the top-selling male solo act of the 2000s. He's a much better rapper than singer, but he's a heck of a showman. Last night, he arrived on stage to the sound of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" and then dove into rap-rock classics like "Devil Without a Cause" and "American Bad Ass."
For "Redneck Paradise," a song he sang in the studio with country singer Hank Williams Jr., he played the video the two made and sang along to it. The tune came out just fine and certainly went over well with the heavily intoxicated working class crowd that filled both the pavilion and lawn. "We've got a lot of drunk fuckers down here in Cleveland," Kid Rock enthused mid-set as he worked his way up through the pavilion and then to the base of the lawn for a short medley of tunes that included a few riffs from Rush's "Tom Sawyer" and a cover of the Bob Seger classic "Old Time Rock & Roll." Overall, the redneck rock fared better than the ballads ("Picture" just didn't work well live) but Kid Rock deserves credit for finding a way to fill arenas at a time when arena rock acts are a dying breed.
Sharply dressed openers Kool & the Gang delivered a solid 45-minute that included hits such as "Ladies Night," "Jungle Boogie" and the set closing "Celebration." The only problem was that they didn't have enough amplification. C'mon, Kid Rock. Given the guys some more juice!
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Work at Fortuna Village, the latest development of 30 luxury four-bedroom townhouses within the sought-after Victory Heights community at Dubai Sports City, is making rapid progress.
Already, 90 per cent of excavation work has been completed in preparation for above-ground construction to begin.
In addition, 50 per cent of the foundation work has been done as the project moves towards an expected completion date of early 2016.
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Neither of these two offenses have been looking good at all in the preseason, but while their offenses have been playing poorly, their defenses are looking improved and healthy. Even though they didn't put up much of a fight, the 49ers only scored 15 points on the Chiefs last week, while the Steelers first-string defense (though it doesn't appear this way from the box score) did not give up a touchdown last week. The NFL Odds for this game favor the Steelers at -2 ½, with a total of 40 points.
LeVeon Bell is now out for the Steelers, and their plans of a run heavy offense look like they're going away. On top of the lackluster running game, the Steelers have a brand new offensive line, and it has not looked very good so far.
Mike Tomlin has cashed the under twice so far this season, and for his career is 16-10-1 cashing the 'Under'. Seeing as neither of these teams have much offensive upside, and a ton of defensive potential, I'm going with the under.
My Pick: 'Under' 40 ½ @ 5Dimes
Both teams will likely use this game as a warm-up for the regular season, which means the two young coaches will likely play their young teams a little longer in this game. The Bucs come in winless this preseason, while the Dolphins haven't done much better. The only win they have is against the Jaguars, the worst of the Florida teams.
This is simply a value play, but since the first half money line will likely be above even money, I think a play on the Bucs in the first half is the best bet here. We should see a lower scoring game between these two teams, and that always favors the underdog. The Bucs have been soundly beaten twice this preseason, and if ever it was time to get a win, it's now. In the battle between the two sets of starters in the first half, I think Tampa Bay has the slight edge.
My Pick: Bucs 1H ML
The Falcons have been playing it easy so far in the preseason, but I have a feeling that is about to change. Even though Mike Smith and the Falcons have been coasting through the preseason so far, they have a get right game against the Titans here, and Smith has always brought it in Week 3. In his career with the Falcons, Smith is 4-1 SU in Week 3 of the preseason. Against the shaky Titans, I see the Falcons coming out and playing their starters for most of the first half.
If that indeed is the case, I see no reason why the Falcons are +3 underdogs in this game. This line is simply judging the Falcons on what they have done this preseason, not what they are going to do. With Smith's track record of gunning for the win in Week 3, I'll take points with the Falcons for this NFL pick. If they get a lead by the half, the Titans will likely not have enough to come back.
My Pick: Falcons +3[gameodds]16/227813/?[/gameodds]


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Hacktivist groups like Anonymous are doing good by waging attacks on countries like Turkey, because they believe they are supporting ISIS. In no way, shape, or form is ISIS good, and a little bit of vigilantism never hurt anyone. Anonymous can only help the war on terror by weakening ISIS and its allies.
We know nothing about this organization. What they stand for is unclear, as are their motives. People have the right to be anonymous if they want, they do not have the right to expose people's beliefs that the individual wants kept private. Their anonymous troll ISIS day was utterly pointless and achieved absolutely nothing. They are cutting off hostages heads and anonymous solution is to post nasty comments on twitter and facebook? Its almsot a like for like response (note the sarcasm).
Do, they have an inside track or are they conducting a witch hunt of their own making. I know that ISIS is a huge threat but it's wrong of us all to stand around accusing one another of being in line with them. It's almost like saying that all Muslims are terrorist for me this is also wrong. So, for me Anonymous isn't doing any good they are just fueling the fire of hate.
Hacktivists say they are doing good. What good are they doing? Are they giving money and food to the poor? Are they giving housing to the homeless? It appears the only thing they are doing is embarrassing officials. How does that accomplish anything? Anonymous needs to get their act together and decide what is more important, poking at the paper tigers or the downtrodden masses they claim to fight for.
I think they might be on to something in terms of attacking ISIS online. However, they are not a nation nor are they representing a nation, and waging war against nations, especially if your own nation has not declared war and when doing so requires you to break your nation's laws, the result is working against your own nation and could therefore arguably be called treason.


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No. 99-813
SALLY MARCOUX & a.
October 12, 2001
Matthew J. Lahey, P.A., of Laconia (Matthew J. Lahey on the brief and orally), for the petitioner.
Seufert Professional Association, of Franklin (Robert D. Hunt on the brief, and Christopher J. Seufert, orally), for the respondents.
BROCK, C.J. The petitioner, the Franklin Lodge of Elks (Lodge), appeals an order of the Trial Court (Manias, J.) granting the respondents motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. We reverse and remand.
The relevant facts follow. The respondents, Sally Marcoux, Terry Bergeron-Hoyt, Renee LaBonte and Jo-Ann LaBonte, successfully argued to the New Hampshire Human Rights Commission (commission) that the Lodge was a place of public accommodation and they were entitled to relief pursuant to RSA chapter 354-A because the Lodge denied them admission based upon their gender. After a hearing, the commission awarded each respondent $10,000 and attorneys fees, and fined the Lodge $24,000. The commission served its order on the Lodge on August 26, 1999.
The Lodge appealed to the superior court pursuant to RSA 354-A:22 (1995) on September 23, 1999. In an order of notice dated September 29, 1999, the superior court directed the Lodge to file a written transcript of the commissions record by November 2, 1999, which the Lodge did. The respondents filed a motion to dismiss, alleging that because the Lodge failed to file the commissions record within thirty days pursuant to RSA 354-A:22, II, the court did not have subject matter jurisdiction. The superior court agreed and dismissed the case.
On appeal, the Lodge contends that RSA 354-A:22 does not require that a written transcript of the commissions record be filed within the thirty-day appeal period. "On questions of statutory interpretation, this court is the final arbiter of the intent of the legislature as expressed in the words of a statute considered as a whole." Phetteplace v. Town of Lyme, 144 N.H. 621, 624 (2000) (quotation omitted). We begin our analysis by reviewing the statutory language itself. See id. If "that language is plain and unambiguous, we need not look beyond the statute for further indications of legislative intent." Id. (quotation omitted).
RSA 354-A:22, I, governs judicial review of decisions by the commission. See Dow v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 143 N.H. 166, 167 (1998). RSA 354-A:22, I, provides in part:
Any complainant, respondent or other person aggrieved by such order of the commission may obtain judicial review of the order . . . in a proceeding as provided in this section.
RSA 354-A:22, II explains how an appellant may initiate a proceeding in the superior court and provides in part:
Such proceeding shall be initiated by the filing of a petition in such court, together with a written transcript of the record upon the hearing before the commission, and issuance and service of an order of notice as in proceedings in equity.
Finally, RSA 354-A:22, IV explains when an appellant must bring his or her appeal to the superior court. RSA 354-A:22, IV provides in part:
A proceeding under this section when instituted by any complainant, respondent or other person aggrieved must be instituted within 30 days after the service of the order of the commission.
New Hampshire follows the majority rule of requiring "strict compliance with statutory time restrictions." Dermody v. Town of Gilford, 137 N.H. 294, 296 (1993). Thus, "[c]ompliance with the procedural deadline for filing an appeal is a necessary prerequisite to establishing jurisdiction in the appellate body." Daniel v. B & J Realty, 134 N.H. 174, 176 (1991) (quotation omitted); see Phetteplace, 144 N.H. at 624.
The petitioner contends that it met the statutory deadline for filing the appeal by filing its appeal document within the thirty-day appeal period. We agree. Although RSA 354-A:22, IV specifically states that the commissions record "shall be available at all reasonable times" for judicial review, it does not require that this record be printed or that a transcript of the record be filed within thirty days. Furthermore, one of the main purposes of RSA 354-A:22 is to provide judicial review of the commissions decision. It would be incongruous to construe the statute, as the respondents propose, as requiring the commissions transcript to be filed within the thirty-day appeal period, because a petitioner would forfeit the right to appeal if the commission failed to prepare the record within that time period. We decline to construe the statute so as to lead to so harsh a result. See Doggett v. Town of North Hampton, 138 N.H. 744, 746 (1994). Viewed in its entirety, the statute only requires the petitioner to file the appeal document within the thirty-day appeal period. See RSA 354-A:22, II, IV.
In light of our ruling, we need not address other issues raised on appeal.
Reversed and remanded.
BRODERICK, NADEAU, DALIANIS and DUGGAN, JJ., concurred.


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What are you hoping to find in your stocking this year?
PS. For more Christmas gift ideas for crafters, check out DIYcouture's round up.
[Soundtrack: 'Blue Christmas' by Elvis Presley - my second favourite Christmas song!]
For the bobbin holder, you could make yourself one in about 20 minutes: http://sartorialdiy.com/post/5841414012/low-tech-thread-holder
It works great!
Grannies Inc is an awesome idea. Thanks for sorting out all my remaining christmas presents!ReplyDelete
Fab list Tilly, you've inspired me to compile one of my own. Nice to see Elvis featured too! xReplyDelete
Even if Santa isn't listening Fabric Godmother is.......watch the letter box
Ahh, Grannies Inc! That is so, so awesome!ReplyDelete
The Seamstress mug is on my list too, I hadn't heard of Frankie magazine, but now I want that as well!ReplyDelete
I would love that mug too. Sewing and tea do go hand in hand.
I'd like the Thurlow trousers pattern as well, it might actually force me to be brave enough to attempt trousers.
Well, I've already had a few birthday presents that I asked for (it's my birthday today!): the washi dress pattern, a felting kit, sewing machine needles, a trug basket. So I'm a lucky girl!
For Xmas, Ive asked for: the kelly skirt pattern, some knitting needles and wool plus a knitting book (i don't know how to knit either and I really want to learn), fabric, the cambie dress pattern and the complete guide to sewing book. Fingers crossed!
I've read parts of the Subversive Stitch and what I've read have all been very good. It's on my wishlist as well!ReplyDelete
I am hoping Santa will bring me the courage to attempt my Thurlows. I have the pattern and the fabric, but not the courage. The rest of my list is pinned on Pintrest in hopes that my DH will take a look.ReplyDelete
Ha! Yes, courage would be good too :)Delete
If you get that mug, I'm flying all the way over there to steal it from you.
Nevermind that I could buy my own haha!
I'm hoping you get the Frankie subscription- I've got one and its such bliss to read!ReplyDelete
Santa has big ears, I cross my fingers for you!!!;)ReplyDelete
Thanks for that DIY link. I've solved the problem of what to do about Christmas crackers. The family refuses to go without them and I hate spending all that money on what I consider floor litter (my children actually get emo-attached to the little bits of toy-junk inside).
This year, I'm filling my own with a black tape measure, an Anubis rubber stamp etc.
Hope Santa treats you mighty fine!
I love making Christmas crackers. The best bit is making up loads of really rubbish jokes!Delete
Is it just me or does it seem as though that mug is floating above the pine table?? the knot being it's shadow. i thought wow, a magic levitating mug for christmas.... merry christmas everyone.ReplyDelete
Woah, trippy!Delete
Is it just me, or does the knot on the table make the mug look like it's levitating? ;) Cute mug :)ReplyDelete
It's not just you - see above!Delete
Such a great list!ReplyDelete
Great list! I'm a quilter who learned to knit this year, but I would like to learn to knit socks. I have never heard of Frankie mag before...will be checking it out!ReplyDelete
I may have just added MOST of these to my amazon wish list.....:D
Oh, love that pattern and the book.ReplyDelete
I love the Purl Soho set too - I think it's the colours, so gorge. x
btw does anyone else think the seamstress cup looks like it's levitating!!
I could definitely see you in that coat my dear. A totes match made in heaven. You've inspired me I'm doing a wishlist post and pointing all the fam towards it. Plus the King in leather you spoil us.
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Glad it's not just me that thought the mug was hovering! (I wondered what sort of blog this was turning into, Tilly!) LOVE the idea of Grannies Inc.ReplyDelete
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The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) is pleased to announce new award recipients for the 2014 Community Funding Request and Public Art Building Communities programs.
"At the heart of our mission is the support of high-quality artists and arts and humanities organizations," said Judith Terra, Chair of the DCCAH. "We know how critical these organizations and individuals are in making our city great, and these awards go a long way in supporting the outstanding work that they do."
"The projects that these awards will support will have a lasting and meaningful impact to District residents," said Lionell Thomas, Executive Director of the DCCAH. "They contribute to making our city a wonderful place to live, work and play."
The Community Funding Request is for projects that use the arts and humanities to demonstrate significant impact on District residents through high quality arts programming. The Community Funding Request was created as a means to support Commission-initiated opportunities and/or activities. The Community Funding Request is an opportunity for DC-based nonprofit organizations to apply for up to $20,000. This year's recipients include festivals, strategic planning and new programming for public spaces.
The Public Art Building Communities Grant is available to individual artists and organizations to create and install temporary or permanent public artwork that enhances District neighborhoods. Individuals may apply for up to $50,000 and Organizations (501c3) may apply for up to $100,000. Organizations are required to provide a one to one cash match.
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to the following: sculpture, mosaics, artistic streetscape improvements, murals, paving patterns, video installations, custom benches, stained glass windows, artistic gates and railings.
Funding is available for all fees associated with the design, fabrication and installation of the artwork(s) including artist fees, materials, insurance, engineering, shipping, fabrication and installation services, permits, copyright registration, plaque and dedication costs and photographic documentation. Both Community Funding Request and Public Art Building Communities requests are reviewed through an independent panel process, similar to other grant programs. Panels are comprised of individuals with expertise in arts management, community needs and artistic discipline.
FY14 Community Funding Request Awards
Center for Black Equity, Ward 1
DC Black Pride 2014, $7,300
DC Black Pride (Black Lesbian & Gay Pride Day, Inc.) is a 24 year-old community event that takes every place every Memorial Day weekend in the District of Columbia to celebrate and acknowledge the Black LGBT community through the arts and humanities, health information dissemination and social events. Over 15,000 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer identified men and women come out to participate in the oldest Black Gay Pride event in the world. DC Black Pride uses the literature, film, dance and music to bring to life to the experiences and cultural richness of the Black LGBTQ community in Washington, DC. DC Black Pride is one of the few community events that has created a safe space to showcase Black LGBT spoken word artists, dancers, writers, musicians, writers and playwrights, etc. DC Black Pride has set the tone for community building and cultural expression for over fifty Black LGBT Pride events.
National Center for Creative Aging, Ward 3
The Creative Age: National Leadership Exchange & Conference on Creative Aging, $20,000
From June 10-14, 2014, National Center for Creative Aging will hold its first conference on creative aging convening national state, and local leaders at premiere arts venues across DC. Core activities include: 1) Creativity Matters! The Basics in Program Development: Pre-conference on capacity building for artists and arts administrators to learn and share effective practices, program design, implementation, evaluation and resources. 2) The Main Conference Day will showcase programs from around the world focusing on DC artists and arts organizations including a performance at Arena Stage by Liz Lerman. This leadership exchange will produce asset mapping of programs and services in the arts for older populations. 3) Encore! Artist Training on Arts and Aging: Post conference for workforce development will re-tool teaching artists to work with older people across settings including home, education, health and aging services. It will support Age Friendly DC priorities in Social Participation, Respect, Social Inclusion, Public Spaces.
H Street Main Street, Ward 6
Starburst Intersection Programming, $10,000
H Street Main Street will activate the Starburst Plaza Intersection by provide free arts and humanities programming to the community. The regularly scheduled events will encourage pedestrian activity throughout the historic Trinidad, Old City and Langston Carver neighborhoods. By curating this new experience, the Starburst Plaza will begin to be seen as a gathering place for families, a venue for local artists and economic stimulus for neighborhood businesses. Programming will include local performing artists, public art, visual and media artists.
Shakespeare Theatre Company, Ward 6
Audience Research Project, $20,000
The Shakespeare Theatre Company will lead a consortium of Washington, DC theatres to conduct an Audience Research Project that will analyze current audience trends and determine region specific strategies for audience recruitment and development. The Audience Research Project will take place in three organized phases and will culminate with a presentation of key findings and potential action steps for the consortium. The outcomes of the project will benefit the entire region as the consortium will share all findings with arts organizations throughout the DC Metropolitan Area in effort to build the audience development and retention strategies of the entire local performing arts industry.
Public Art Building Communities Awards
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Project Description: Installation of 14 contemporary/monumental sculptural works that will be on exhibit on the major thoroughfare of 12th and 13th Street and New York Avenue NW.
Project Title: New York Avenue Sculpture Project: Magdalena Abakanowicz
Lead Artist: Magdalena Abakanowicz
Award: $80,000 (1:1match required)
Installation Location: Median of New York Avenue between 12th and 13th Street NW.
Ward: 2
Installation Type: Temporary (2 years)
Note: NMWA's public exhibition of Abakanowicz works will include abstracted human figures and birds in flight: Walking Figures; birds from her Uccello series, and Second Never Seen Figure on Beam with Wheels.
Kristina Bilonick
Project Description: Six artists will be selected to create temporary art installations in the windows of both existing businesses and storefront windows to beautify George Avenue (2620-3218 Georgia Avenue NW)
Project Title: George Avenue Window Walk
Award: $9,500
Installation Location: 2620-3218 Georgia Avenue NW
Ward: 1
Installation Type: Temporary (2 years)
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington
Project Description: Collaboration with the Smithsonian's Museum of African Art to create two identical video installations and mural projects that will be both mounted and displayed at the organization.
Project Title: Bringing The Smithsonian To The Boys & Girls Clubs
Lead Artist: Joel Bergner (create elaborate Mural backdrops)
Associated Artist: Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, music/libretto and orchestration by Tony Small, Film/photography by Roman Romano, an expose of indigenous Omani/West African Percussionists directed by Victor Provost and choreography by Lion King's Ray Mercer, Installation Manager Lemon Brown
Award: $75,000 (1:1 match required)
Installation Locations:
Smithsonian National African Art Museum 950 Independence Avenue SW, Ward 1
Boys & Girls Club of Washington (Clubhouse #14) 4103 Benning Rd NE, Ward 7
Installation Type: Permanent (5 years)
World Premiere and Live Filming to culminate the project will be hosted by the Kennedy Center on September 25, 2014
Stephon Senegal
Project Description: Installation of a large-scale public art in the Langston Terrace Dwellings using the neighborhood adolescents as the primary subject matter to draw upon the culture and history of the neighborhood. Seventeen prints will be created.
Project Title: The Sunu Gaal Project
Award: $48,855
Installation Location: Mounted onto steel frames within the courtyard of the Langston Terrace.
Ward: 5
Dimensions: 10 feet x 20 feet and 10 feet x 10 feet
Installation Type: Temporary (4 months)
Washington Projects for the Arts
Project Description: Installation of a contemporary rotating series of 40' x 20' banners onto the Capitol Skyline Hotel that will rotate every 2 months (artwork by three artists)
Project Title: South Capitol Street Gateway Public Art Project
Lead Artist: Jacolby Satterwhite, Julie Wolfe and Ellington Robinson
Award: $22,500 (1:1 match required)
Installation Location: Façade of the Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 I ST SE
Ward: 6
Installation Type: Temporary (1 year)
Nekisha Durrett
Project Description: Production and Installation of a (16'x54') large scale mural onto the south-facing brick wall at 3301 Georgia Avenue NW.
Project Title: "Fall in Line"
Award: $50,000
Installation Location: 3301 Georgia Avenue NW (Parkview Community)
Ward: 1
Installation Type: Permanent
About the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
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Part IV.
There's nothing my husband could say to get out of this. I listened intently to the sounds of him entering the house. He was moving slowly but randomly. He was obviously thinking of what to say to me. He had been caught red-handed.
I remained hidden in our room. I kept chanting to myself not to forgive him. He betrayed me. He made a fool of me. Those nurses knew what was going on. And I Iooked like a damned fool going up there playing the loving supportive wife. I can never show my face there again.
He lingered downstairs awhile. After about a half an hour, I heard him coming up the stairs. I braced myself . I stepped away from the door. I heard our daughter's door creek open.
"Joni?" I heard him say. It seemed he had thought we weren't home. It was then I remembered I had parked down the street. I heard him mumble something to himself. Then he walked over to our bedroom door. He tried the knob. I held my breath.
"Honey?" he called out softly. I didn't answer. I immediately devalued the 'honey'.
"Can we- (a swallow, and a pause)." He tried it again. He got himself choked up. An emotion he didn't have a right to. Not until I was finished with him.. and I hadn't even started yet. The second time he got out what he was trying to say. "Can we talk about this, honey?"
I guess I was supposed to me moved. Talk? Talking was not going to undo, straighten out, pacify, or make me feel any better.
He tried the door knob and a knock. I then heard him slide his body down to the floor against the door. He started to talk anyway. He said honey two more times with no response from me.
"I am ashamed…" he started out…
Sigh. Yawn. Yeah right, He pulled the oldest phrase out of the book…
Stay tuned for Part V.


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