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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) expressed concern today that the 2012 National Parks Service fee schedule for entrance to Sandy Hook beaches may mean less visitors. Under the current proposal, daily parking rates will jump from $10.00 per car to $15.00 per car and annual season passes will increase from $50.00 to $75.00.
In response to Congressman Pallone's urging, the National Park Service actually reduced the Sandy Hook rate increases from their initial proposal, which would have doubled fees across the board.
"With gas prices rising, and so many New Jersey residents still struggling in these difficult economic times, such a high fee hike for visitors to Sandy Hook is unfair," said Congressman Pallone. "While, I'm relieved that the National Park Service didn't double the rates as they originally suggested, the new fees are excessive and will make it unaffordable for many families to enjoy Sandy Hook this summer."
At Congressman Pallone's request, the National Park Service held a public hearing at Sandy Hook where New Jerseyans voiced their opposition to the proposed increases. Congressman Pallone followed the hearing with a letter to National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis noting that other regional parks charge significantly lower fees.
"Sandy Hook is one of our area's true natural treasures and New Jersey families deserve the opportunity to be able to visit the beach for an affordable price," said Congressman Pallone. "While I'm relieved that the National Park Service didn't double the rates as they originally suggested, the new fees will make it less likely that many can enjoy Sandy Hook this summer."
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May 8, 2009
Tis the season!
I LOVE the month of MAY. I love it because it has always been a month of beginnings and ends -- end of spring, end of school, end of non-baseball season, etc. It may also mean the end of my sanity this month, as we have my parents coming to visit for a month in a few weeks and also a trip to Baltimore to see my brother and then Chicago to visit the husband's brother. May is also the beginning of wedding season! I LOVE WEDDINGS and especially love making jewelry for them :) I am currently working on a wedding necklace for one of my own bridesmaid's, Kelly. Though her dress is still TBA, her bridesmaids will be wearing this "cornflower blue" dress. I am thinking of making the bridesmaids some Swarovski crystal necklaces in that blue, and also add some pearls since Kelly is also using a white color in her theme. I hope to use illusion cord and beading glue to have the crystals look like they are floating on the ladies' necks. I did a similar technique for my own wedding bracelet, but didn't like how the crimp beads got in the way of the simplicity I had hoped to attain. I think I am going to start with these crystal and pearl materials and see what happens. I also plan to make Kelly a similar, yet distinct, necklace to go with her own dress. I think I might wire wrap 3 layers of pearls and crystals (maybe in the blue or another kind depending on her dress) and made a layered, yet dainty, necklace for her. Or maybe go with this sketch I drew - hand wrapping a few dozen pearls to make a 35" lanyard to have her wrap around her neck and tie softly in the front. She literally told me to go with it and do whatever I wanted, which is both liberating yet a bit nerve wracking! Thankfully Kelly is much more easy going than I am, so I have a feeling that she will like whatever I make, even if I don't like it! Meanwhile, a gal from my church is going to her senior prom and has asked me to make her a "simple yet classy and bold" bracelet and "funky chunky" ring to match her Nordstrom's dress. To be honest, I have never made a ring before. Instead of buying a ring itself, I ordered some 16 gauge wire in hopes of making my own ring and then adding some crystals on top. Courtney and I talked though what kind of materials she liked and what would go with her dress. Though details on the halter (which warrant staying away from wearing a necklace) are clear beads, Courtney wanted to accessorize with mostly blacks and reds. Together we decided on a bunch of funky and random cuts of Swarovski crystals and seed beads. I plan to make a 2-3 string bracelet, wrapping the crystals in randomly in between some black roundelle and gray/white seed beads. I will also wrap a random number of these beads around the ring and hope it comes out the way I am picturing it! (I bought all the beads from ArtBeads.com) And to add to the fun, my maid of honor is appearing in a body building show in a few weeks and asked me to make her a set of earrings to wear during the bikini portion of the competition. She is wearing this bathing suit from Victoria's Secret, which features brown shell details and a turquoise bottom (I don't know how to tactfully "zoom in" on the detail work considering its location, as just posting the image makes me feel like I support playboy or something!). She agreed to let me make her jewelry with the following supplies, mocha and copper crystals along with reconstructed turquoise beads: Apparently I love crystals as much as I love the month of May! But I think they are appropriate for these three project as they demand attention and shine in the spotlight ;) More pictures to follow, of course! What do you think? How would you approach these projects?
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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- A city of southeast Michigan on Lake Huron at the mouth of the St. Clair River north-northeast of Detroit. First settled as a French fort in 1686, it grew as a lumbering town in the 19th century and is now a port of entry with diversified industries. Population: 31,300.
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Changming Yuan grew up in rural China, authored several books before moving to Canada, and currently teaches writing in Vancouver.
 Changming, the emperor, leas down to confront Iron Fist for his temerity, and his strike marks him for what he truly is: the actual first Iron Fist.
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Annual vehicle sales could reach 30 million by 2020, according to Xu Changming, research director at the State Information Center.
While some industry insiders remain cautious on the 2012 outlook, many others, including Wang Fengying, president of top Chinese SUV maker Great Wall Motor, and Xu Changming, general director with the Information Resource unit of the State Information Center SIC, are betting on a 10 percent gain on growth potential in smaller, inland cities.
There has been no clear official response from China on this, other than the assertion on Jan. 21 last year by Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesman Colonel Hu Changming (胡昌明) that the timing of any redeployment was contingent on how the situation develops.
Xu Changming, a research director at China's State Information Center, said last week demand may rise about 17 percent to 16 million vehicles, down from 46 percent last year.
"The real competition does not lie within, but without," says He Changming, chairman at China's biggest copper producer, Jiangxi Copper Co.
 When Danny asks why he would turn on his people, Changming snarls, I was the servent of the corrupt empire of K'un Lun, just like you.
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After 25 years in New York City, the Brooklyn Brewery knows a thing or two about competition. So a little more doesn't faze them, even if that little more is actually more than 1,300 breweries in planning.
"We have been competing against anyone and everyone since the very beginning," said company COO Eric Ottaway. "We are used to the competition."
Brooklyn is a top 15 craft player that will crank out 180,000 barrels of beer in 2012 – up from 140,000 in 2011. Ottoway calls it "controlled growth," and said he prefers it to "runaway growth."
Still, it's hard to ignore the abundance of new players entering the category, many of whom are experiencing that "runaway growth" Ottaway referred to. And while Brooklyn may not be feeling the pressure from recently-established competitors quite yet, Ottaway said that the company is always looking forward and figuring out ways to stay ahead of the pack.
"It's going to take an increasingly sophisticated business model to succeed going forward," he said. "There are a lot of new dynamics and forces at work that weren't present 10 or 15 years ago and you have to continually be challenging yourself."
Ottaway isn't worried about Brooklyn's place in the market, but said he is concerned that many of the new entrants aren't prepared to handle the distribution challenges he believes are looming.
"Is there room for another 1,300 breweries?" he asked. "I don't know. I'm sure there is room for some more, but I don't think it's 1,300. Some of them will succeed but there will be a lot that don't know what they are getting into and are going to have a hard time."
Ottaway's concern is that continued concentration within the distribution tier will limit some brewers' ability to get to market.
"There are only so many craft breweries that a distributor can represent effectively," he said. "Distributor consolidation will make it harder for new entrants to get share of mind and that is a major headwind new breweries face."
It's a headwind that impacts the Brooklyn brand to a much lesser extent and something Ottaway has prepared for by investing in new capacity. The company recently installed eight new 200-barrel fermentation tanks, adding about 25,000 barrels of additional capacity to its production facility in Brooklyn. Additionally, Ottaway said there is a "reasonable amount" of unused capacity at F.X. Matt where the company already makes over 65 percent of its beer.
But don't expect Brooklyn to open any new markets in 2013. The company is steadfast in its commitment to grow deeper in existing markets before widening its overall distribution footprint.
"We're growing quite well in the markets we are in already," Ottaway said. "There is plenty of unmet demand, especially in the eastern half of the country."
Brooklyn Brewery is charting 30 percent growth on the year and Ottaway said he'd be happy if the brewery continued growing at 20 percent in existing markets next year.
"It's more profitable growth and more defensible growth," he said. "With the number of new breweries coming on to the market, existing players are going to have to be careful not to overextend. That's why we are investing heavily in existing markets and making sure that we have the capacity to produce the products that those markets are demanding."


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August 24, 2006
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Three years of prison in traffic death case
Dennis Craig Fox, 35, of South Bend, was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for the 2005 traffic crash that killed John Michael Brademas, 44, of South Bend. Fox pleaded guilty in July to two traffic-related felony charges, including operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, resulting in the death of another person. Judge William Albright sentenced Fox to a total of 10 years, seven to be served on probation. Fox will report to the St. Joseph County Jail on Sept. 26 to begin serving his sentence.
'Gathering of gators' planned for tonight
If you're driving between Plymouth and Inwood this evening, you might find yourself in the middle of what the Marshall County Blueberry Festival board of directors has termed a "gathering of gators." Board members will meet at the Fulton-Marshall Co-Op, 8550 Lincoln Highway, just west of Inwood, at 6 p.m. today to begin the procession to Centennial Park in Plymouth for the festival's "official" work vehicles. The procession is scheduled to leave for the park at 6:30 p.m. Gilsinger's John Deere, a major sponsor of the Marshall County Blueberry Festival, is donating the work vehicles, which include gators, six tram tractors, four smaller tractors, a payloader and a skid steer. The "parade" will be escorted by the Marshall County Sheriff's Reserve, and the public is invited to watch this unofficial kickoff to the annual Labor Day weekend event that takes place in Centennial Park.
Flu seminar geared to businesses
A pandemic flu preparedness seminar is scheduled for 1 p.m. today in the Laramore Rooms of the Plymouth Public Library, 201 N. Center St., for business owners in Marshall County. Sherrie Daniel, Marshall County public health coordinator, and Clyde Avery, of the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency, will present the free seminar. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Health and Human Services have developed a business pandemic influenza planning checklist. The checklist addresses some of the issues related to keeping a business running during a pandemic, when as much as 30 percent to 40 percent of the work force could be ill or away caring for sick family members. Daniel and Avery will discuss the checklist and other ways to be prepared. MICHIGAN CITY
Tornado unconfirmed as storm rips through
A severe thunderstorm and a possible tornado swept off Lake Michigan Wednesday evening, downing trees and power lines and causing some injuries. Heavy damage was also reported at a boat show scheduled to begin today at the Washington Park Marina on Lake Michigan, police said. LaPorte County 911 Assistant Director Beth West said some injuries were reported in the county, but she did not have any details. Sightings of funnel clouds in the area midway between South Bend and Gary were reported to the National Weather Service, but no touchdowns were immediately confirmed. NIPSCO spokesman Mike Charbonneau said about 3,800 homes and businesses were without power in the Michigan City and LaPorte areas immediately after the storm moved through. "The storm hit pretty hard in those areas," he said.
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This is part two of our response to a reader question we received recently. To read the complete question and our answer, check out How to Rebuild Your Savings After a Catastrophic Event — PART 1. In this post, we'll deal with rebuilding your savings in the aftermath of a career crisis.
Though the two events are certainly close in terms of the end result (depleted savings), a career crisis adds another dimension to the mix: the need to rebuild income in addition to savings.
The solution to this problem is even more complicated because of the number of variables connected with rebuilding a career. As we did in Part I, we'll break down our answer into easy-to-digest steps.
Step 1: Do a Serious Assessment of Your Career Situation
It's virtually impossible to deal with rebuilding your savings after a career crisis until you first deal with the career crisis itself. There are several factors that will affect your ability to deal with it, and by extension, these will also affect how quickly and thoroughly you'll be able to rebuild your savings.
Determine if the crisis is temporary or permanent. Of course, no one has a crystal ball, but you have to do your best to assess how long the crisis will last. And it can vary from one person to another. For one person, a career crisis may last only two or three months. For another, the crisis could be career ending. You have to clearly determine which you are facing, because how you handle it from a financial standpoint will be very different. If there is reason to believe it is permanent, you will have to take radical steps.
Employed or self-employed. If you were employed, the career crisis may end as soon as you get another job. If you are self-employed, building a new business (with a decent cash flow) — or getting into a salaried job — won't be quick or easy. In addition, a failed business venture could leave you deep in debt. This could include unpaid business loans, accounts payable, lease obligations and tax liabilities. That being the case, you may need to seriously consider filing for bankruptcy so you can give yourself a fresh start.
Family/dependent situation. More than anything, this will impact how quickly you need to act. If you're single or married to a spouse with a solid career, you will have more time — and likely more options (relocation, complete career change, etc.). But if you have a family or are married to a non-working spouse, both time and options may be short.
Your industry and job skills. This is an area where you cannot afford to be overly optimistic. If your industry is in decline or your job skills are no longer relevant, you'll need to make a wholesale change in your career, and do it as soon as possible.
You have to do some serious soul-searching in this area. I'll share that I've known more than a few people — men mostly — who have experienced a career crisis that lasted for years. They bounce from one shaky situation to another, hoping for — but never actually finding — career salvation.
If this is even remotely your situation, then there will be no alternative to bold action.
Step 2: Replacing Your Income Is the Priority
The first thing you have to do to improve your financial situation is to stop the bleeding. That means you will have to develop income sources that will keep you out of debt.
There are several ways you can do this:
If you have no unemployment benefits, move fast. The biggest mistake people going through a career crisis make is thinking it will all be over quickly. They send out resumes, maybe hundreds of them, waiting for that perfect job to come through. If you have no unemployment benefits — no cash flow of any kind — the best strategy is to find an income anywhere you can get it, even if the situation is far less than perfect. In addition, making at least some money is a good way to at least partially offset the feelings of worthlessness that often accompany a career crisis.
Look into informal work arrangements. Even companies and businesses that don't have any available full-time jobs still have work to be done. Offer to fill any kind of role you can in any business where you have relevant skills. Start with your previous employers, and even check out Craigslist.
Offer your services for hire. If you can do lawn work, computer work, clean houses, take care of pets, do photography, or any one of hundreds of other tasks, you should offer your services to friends, neighbors, small businesses or even the general public. This could be the start of an ongoing side business, so give it all you've got.
Take a part-time job. Maybe this won't replace your pre-crisis income, but it will get some money flowing in. But just as important, it will have you out circulating, and that may give you an opportunity to find a better-paying full-time situation elsewhere. You may also want to use a part-time job in combination with informal work arrangements and/or offering your services for hire. A combination of several income sources can get you through the moment and might even lead to more opportunity later.
Encourage nonworking members of the household to get jobs. If you're the main breadwinner in your home, you should encourage your spouse and your teenage children to find part-time work. Any income from any source will help the overall family income situation, if only by enabling the kids to handle more of their own financial responsibilities.
If your career crisis is looking to be longer than temporary, the sooner in the process you implement these steps, the better the whole situation will go.
More important, the income you earn from these various efforts will help to give you the time and staying power you need to make a wholesale career change.
Step 3: Dealing With the Health Insurance Issue
Closely tied to a career crisis — but often left unspoken — is the sudden disappearance of health insurance. While the typical course of action is to simply go without health insurance coverage in order to save money, this is also courting disaster. A single major health event can lead you to bankruptcy court in short order and undermine everything you're trying to accomplish.
You do have a couple of options other than taking the prohibitively expensive COBRA coverage from a former employer. One is Medicaid. Since a career crisis brings with it a collapse in income, you may be eligible to get Medicaid coverage in your state. At a minimum, if you have children, try to get them covered.
The second option is to find a part-time job with health insurance. My wife and I are currently covered by a plan she has from a 20-hour-a-week job, so please don't dismiss this option out of hand.
If you are looking to create income sources, make one of them a part-time job that offers health insurance. When it comes to health insurance, any coverage is better than none at all, and this is especially true when you're going through a career crisis. Simply having health insurance will give your recovery efforts more staying power.
Step 4: Get Used to Living on a Shoestring
Like creating multiple income sources, living on a shoestring is a strategy best implemented immediately and retained for the foreseeable future. This means eliminating any and all expenses that are not absolutely necessary.
Even expenses that are totally necessary should be examined to determine if they can be reduced. Some examples include taking in a roommate or border to reduce housing expense, finding a backyard mechanic who will fix your car on the cheap, and bartering for goods and services wherever you can ("I'll sit your pet while you're on vacation if you'll fix my computer").
And as discussed in Part I, you should seriously consider selling any major possessions, particularly those that have debt attached to them. This can cut your living expenses, eliminate a debt and maybe even provide you with some much-needed cash from the sale.
Embrace living on a shoestring. Not only will it help you to weather your career crisis, but it will also play a major role in your efforts to rebuild your savings once the crisis is over.
Step 5: Start Saving Money ASAP
Saving even a little bit of money is better than not saving any at all. At a minimum, you will need to keep a healthy balance in your emergency fund. And if it has already been completely cleaned out, you will need to rebuild it as soon as possible. Emergencies seem to be only more likely to happen during a career crisis, so this needs to be a priority.
Once you reach the point where you have a living wage equivalent, you can then begin saving money for retirement and for other major purposes. Once you do, it will be time to make up for lost time to the degree you're able to do it.
For example, where you might have been saving 10% of your income for retirement in your pre-crisis life, you may need to up that to 20% or even 30% once you have replaced your lost income. That will be easier to do if you continue living on a shoestring even after your career recovery.
That's also an unexpected benefit of a career crisis. Once you realize you can live on a lot less money than you always did, the doors open to saving and investing a lot more money than you ever thought you could.
Take advantage of that for all it's worth, and you'll recover the lost savings much more quickly than you ever imagined.
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Some time ago I read a post on a message board decrying what the writer considered the disgusting habit of using a tissue to blow one's nose and then putting it back in a pocket, or even (horror!) re-using it. There is a current infection control campaign to "Catch it. Bin it. Kill it", which is encouraging us to carry tissues so that we can catch a sneeze in a tissue and then dispose of it. But where? If you're on a bus or out in the street, where is the vile object to be deposited? I also find that carrying a number of tissues in a bag results in a horrible papery mess that's no use for anything. Googling the slogan "coughs and sneezes spread diseases" led to some funny public information films from the 1940s encouraging that generation to catch their sneezes in a handkerchief.
As someone who grew up in a less wasteful and possibly less hygiene-obsessed age, I was taught to use my cotton handkerchief at one corner first, so that it could be used more than once. And (unless I actually had a cold) it was expected to last all day. "Have you got a clean hankie?" was my mother's invariable farewell call as I left the house. Since those days I have, like most of the rest of the population, taken to using tissues and my mother would be ashamed of me because I often forget to supply myself with one before going out.
I was really interested, therefore, to find a tutorial for hand-hemmed hankies on a craft blog and comments which make it clear that some people do still use them, either for preference or on "green" anti-waste grounds. Since then I've been going out with a cotton hankie in my pocket. Whether I'll be organised enough to keep on top of the laundry is another matter.
What do you think? Handkerchiefs: disgusting or green? (Before someone else suggests it I realise that green and disgusting is also an option!)


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India Water Portal is an Arghyam initiative
Guest post by: Dan Morrison
Article courtesy: The New York Times
This article visits the residents of New Tehri nearly two decades after they moved out of Tehri town- some voluntarily and some under compulsion.
It discovers that the people with the most to lose had offered the greatest resistance to displacement, while those whose prospects were less than enticing were ready to move. This had lasting effects on the residents, as the existing social balance was shaken. Thus though unplanned, the Tehri dam has reversed the power balance that once existed in the town.
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Eight years of dedicated United States' Military service have taught me how to properly wear all elements of the United States' Army uniform, as in particular, how to wear a beret. As a former non-commissioned officer (NCO), prior to accepting a commission as a Second Lieutenant Army officer, the text of Army Regulation 670-1 (the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia) is engrained in my head. With a constant onslaught of new U.S. Army recruits, that require only the best training, it is important for Non-commissioned officers, especially, to be familiar with these rules and regulations.
Becoming the best soldier you can be, however, reaches far beyond the wear and appearance of the U.S. Army uniform, and how to wear a beret, but it also encompasses many detailed basic soldiering tasks such as the fundamentals of basic rifle marksmanship, as well as, first aid and essential communications protocol. As you continue to read this article, it is important to remember that the wear of the U.S. Army beret is just one element of the complete soldier package. Many of my other Info Barrel articles address other aspect of the wear and appearance of the various U.S. Army service uniforms, and I would highly recommend reading them.
Things You Will Need
- a Black U.S. Army Authorized Beret
- AR 670-1 (Optional)
- Soft Bristle or Lint Brush (rather than a Razor)
- a Match or Cigarette Lighter (Optional, to fray the remaining ribbon)
Step 1It is important to realize that military berets are inherently different than the many types of berets that can be worn for fashion and style purposes out in the civilian world. Many of those particular berets have been prepared for wear long before hitting the shelves and becoming available for purchase to the everyday consumer. As opposed to the civilian world, the wear and appearance of the military beret isn't necessarily for style and fashion as much as it is an element of the army uniform that is meant to display distinctive unit cohesion, as well as, present a color and insignia that is representative of your particular unit's organizational structure.
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Step 2As mentioned in the first step of this article, in my experience, military berets are typically purchased either through an online E-commerce website, or at a military clothing and sales store. You must realize, prior to purchase, that a degree of work will be required to prepare them, and form them to your own head in a way that makes the black beret look more sleek and streamlined, rather than puffy and bloated. If not properly prepared correctly, you can still wear it, however, it will certainly not look as slick as it could otherwise.
Step 3When purchasing their first black beret, soldiers oftentimes pick the wrong size. A simple way to know your U.S. Army black beret size is to pick the same size that matches your Army BDU (now ACU) patrol cap. Prior to purchasing, you may want to consider calling your base's local clothing and sales store just to ensure that they have the size that you need. If they don't, this may result in an unwarranted drive, only to be greeted with something like "I don't know when our next shipments of black berets are coming in". While online retailers may vary in communication and product size availability, it doesn't hurt to contact them prior to purchasing, as well. If they don't have your particular size, most will let you know because, of course, they can't place the order if it's not what you want.
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While methods of beret preparation may vary, it is important for a soldier to realize that berets are produced by several manufacturers and should be handled with care accordingly. Unfortunately, reimbursement for, or reissue of, a soldier's beret will more than likely not occur if the beret is prepared by unauthorized preparation methods. As many soldiers, who are reaching the tail end of basic combat training, can testify to, a new soldier's first wear of the beret can be an exciting time. After grueling weeks of training, there is always an ever present temptation to perhaps prepare your beret in an expedited fashion that could permanently damage it, and/or shrink it. Years of soldier experience with wearing the U.S. Army black beret has detailed some fundamental practices that are all founded in appropriate and cautious care.
As has been my experience, because of the wool material a beret is made out of, a soldier should never wet, or soak, the beret. This could cause the beret to shrink or this practice may cause the colors to fade. The beret's flash may also become distorted if wetting is done during the preparation phase of handling one's beret.Varying opinions have emerged regarding the use of a razor to essentially shave the beret. While I have personally shaved my own beret(s), it is important to proceed with caution in this step. Eager and overzealous shaving with a razor could easily lead to the wool being cut through. Once again, it may be difficult to achieve reimbursement for your beret if you accidentally manage to destroy it by cutting through it.
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Ensure fairness when coming up with fake news law
Published on: Sunday, March 11, 2018
By Tan Siok Choo
Recently, US Special Counsel Robert Mueller charged 13 Russian individuals and three entities with crimes relating to interfering with the US presidential election through social media.
These indictments suggest "fake news" peddled by the Russians influenced the outcome of the November 2016 presidential poll.
Concern about the likely impact of "fake news" on political outcomes have prompted legislators in Germany, France and, more recently, Malaysia, to enact laws aimed at curbing this phenomenon.
The key question is: will these anti-fake news laws be effective? Or will legal sanctions be akin to using a hammer to kill a fly?
Although often associated with a foreign leader with hair of indeterminate density and a penchant for tweeting the truth as he sees it, "fake news" also featured during two rounds of the French presidential election on April 23 and May 7 last year. President Emmanuel Macron was falsely alleged to have a secret offshore bank account.
Last month, Macron proposed a law that would make the backers of sponsored content transparent and empower the French government to either scrape "fake news" from the internet or even block websites altogether during political elections, Alberto Alemmano wrote in Politico.
Similarly, in the run-up to the German elections on Sept 24 last year, proponents of "fake news" – alleging a German girl was raped by asylum seekers – hoped to undermine Chancellor Angela Merkel's open-door policy for refugees and weaken her electoral prospects.
In June last year, Germany passed a law aimed at prohibiting hate speech, public incitement to commit crimes and threats of violence. Social media platforms are now legally required to remove illegal hate speech and other postings within 24 hours after notification and to block offensive content within seven days; failure to do so could result in fines up to €50 million.
Malaysia has now joined this bandwagon. Since a general election must be held before August this year, the proposed law against "fake news" is likely to be enacted soon.
According to newspaper reports, draft legislation is likely to be sent to the Cabinet after the Chinese New Year holiday and could be tabled in Parliament during the March session.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the proposed bill could include the definition of false news, the agency responsible for assessing the news and the need to determine whether a comment was made with malicious intent. Azalina's announcement prompts several questions.
First, how will the new law define "fake news"?
American commentator, Jeffrey Toobin, defines "fake news" as posts on the internet that are meant to look like truth but in fact are politically-motivated lies. This definition raises yet another question: can a journalist's opinion constitute "fake news"?
Second, who will be in the crosshairs of the new law? Will the law target the initiator or the conveyor of "fake news"? Will the law apply only to social media or will it include newspapers and television?
In Germany, the "fake news" law is aimed at Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, although the BBC says it is likely to be applied to Reddit, Tumblr and Russian social network VK.
Third, given that a single tweet can be sent to thousands, if not millions, of followers in seconds, can the supervisory institution respond to the "fake news" within hours?
Fourth, will the composition of the agency charged with determining what constitutes "fake news" reflect the ethnicity and social-political perspectives of all Malaysians?
Additionally, will opposition members of Parliament play a significant role in determining this agency's composition and terms of reference?
Fifth, will the "anti-fake news law impose jail terms in addition to fines"?
Although misinformation disseminated through social media is worrying, critics highlight two drawbacks of anti-fake news law in France and Germany – potential for abuse and governments are poorly placed to police the social media.
"Germany learned this the hard way when their new efforts to censor online hate speech ended up censoring a comedian's satirical Twitter post," John Bryan wrote in The Observer.
Because young Malaysians rely mainly on social media for information, "fake news" could have a disproportionate impact. Elections Commission data as at September 2017 shows about 42pc of the 14.8 million registered voters are in the 21-39 age bracket.
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So, you all know that I am obsessed with my hair and I've had it pink for a while now so when I saw Katy Perry had gone pink too I was a little sad (but only because I thought it might lead to hundreds of copy cats!) and it's so pretty!
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Merry Christmas!
Funfetti Cookie Bars:
-1 box Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Mix
-1/3 cup oil
-2 eggs
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine the cake mix, oil, and eggs until well moistened. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Bake about 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack and frost with funfetti frosting and decorate as desired.
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American Idol vet Kimberley Locke hops on her Harley Davidson motorcycle and rides around town with a mystery male on Sunday afternoon (August 15) in Malibu, Calif.
It was announced earlier this month that the 31-year-old singer will host a new reality show called Making the Curve. Talented, plus-size women will "prove that they have what it takes to form a hit pop musical group."
Kimberley will also executive produce the series, which doesn't yet have a network home. Below is a video of her talking about her new show!
Kimberley Locke Talks "Making the Curve"


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Falls Favorite "FASHIONISTA' Creme Lipstick
This deep plum is a great way to start the new season. It goes on as a smooth matte finish with high pigment. For a sheen , Fashionista can be paired with 'Sin Liquid ' lips or 'Attitude Liquid' lips for a pink undertone. Don't forget two tone lips are also in this fall!
See How Often Tashara charges her look
This week Tashara has a full head "Sewn In Weave". Her hair is braided to create a base to sew the extension onto. Clients hair must be at least 1 inch long. This application can last up to 3 months.All of her natural hair is covered by the weave so any color or texture extensions can be used.
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Generally, we take pride in our ability to not be sucked into buying makeup just because of a pretty package. After all, just because your mascara comes in a fancy gold tube doesn't mean it won't flake off by lunch time! When you try our new exclusive Nolla makeup line all that will go out the window. The line is filled with lip glosses in all shades of reds and pinks, and bold shadow pencils, but we especially love our Super silky eyeshadows . Pick 4 of your favorite shades and create your own palate.
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Bangs are definitely having a moment right now and you should consider getting some of our own!
To get bangs or not to get bangs? Isn't that always the big hairstyle question? Bangs can add an instant cool factor to your look — that is if they are cut to flatter your face shape.
Bangs can become an optical illusion to trick the eye into seeing the face as more oval-shaped.
Not sure if your face is round, oval, square, or heart-shaped? We'll help you figure it out then decide which type of fringe is the most flattering for you .
FACE SHAPE: ROUND Best bangs for you: A long, angular, side-swept bang "If you're trying to create an oval, then a round face just needs to be elongated, so you certainly wouldn't want to put straight across bangs on the widest part of a round face. Any kind of fringe that cuts a third of the roundness off to create that oval shape works, therefore "a long, swept across bang is good for a round face shape."
FACE SHAPE: SQUARE Best bangs for you: Full, blunt fringe .Square-shapes can definitely wear a full fringe, , however, they can't be cut too far towards the outer edge of the eyes — they have to be kept narrower in the center. In addition, try adding layers that hit below your chin to enhance or adding a reasonable amount of volume on the top of your head — both tricks will help elongate your face.
FACE SHAPE: OVAL Best bangs for you: Any style .Oval-shapes can pretty much wear any type of fringe (lucky you) because it's the most balanced of the face shapes. If your face is more oblong though, then you should try a wide bang because it will give the eye area a sense of width, which stretches it back into an oval.
FACE SHAPE: HEART Best bangs for you: Long fringe that hits below the chin "No wide bangs on a heart-shaped face because you're going to draw attention to the widest part of the head, Instead opt for a long fringe, something down below the chin. If the point of interest in your haircut is below your chin, then ultimately you're going to pull the eye line down creating a sense of length in the face."
A New Fall French Manicure
A metallic shade. "A touch of gold or silver across the tip almost looks like jewelry," Nails are polished with a dark purple and gilded tips . OPI's latest fall colors.
Feeling A Little Shady? OMBRE' The Latest Trend
Ombre! The French-termed hair trend features darker, more natural hues at the roots with gradually-dyed lightening at the ends. It's been spotted on plenty of A-list celebs: Chanel Iman, Jennifer Hudson, Naomi Campbell, Raven Simone Finally, a trend that doesn't require a busy girl to run to the salon every 8-12 weeks for a touch-up.
Some say this style of coloring really became more popular when pop princess Nicki Minaj began rocking colored wigs that lent hues of purple to pink, lime green to blonde, and even royal blue faded to a touch of blonde on the ends.
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Tashara's Look Of The Week
Tashara one of newest junior stylist who likes to change her look as often as most of us change our clothing.Each week Tashara arrives to work with a different hairstyle. Different in length and in color. She achieves this by using Human Hair Extensions. Tashara has training in all different methods of applying the Extensions.In this photo Tashara used what is called "The Crochet Weave". Individual human hair extensions are attached to natural hair using a crochet needle. The extension is attached creating thicker, longer hair. There is no pain, no sewing needles and no thread as in past methods.Stay tuned for next weeks look…….
Hair Extensions have become more popular than ever. Other types of extensions include tape ins which last for weeks or clip ins which can be worn for that one special occasion.


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Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Market Size, Share, Analysis, Report and Forecast to 2022
Press Release • Oct 21, 2016 00:07 EDT
Rising population, low cost power generation and developing economies are the key factors fueling the market growth. On the other hand high initial investment required for initial setup is hampering the market. Growth in energy sector is generating opportunities in the market. But shipment of rotor blades poses a major challenge for the market.
The Carbon Fiber market is expected to grow faster among the materials segment driven by its reduced weight and increase stiffness to the blades generating more amount of power. Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share in the market. As developing countries such as India and china have the highest installations of wind turbines for power generation, it is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Some of the key players in the market include Suzlon Energy Limited, General Electric Company, Powerblades GMBH, Molded Fiber Glass Companies, Zhong Hang (Baoding) Huiteng Windpower Equipment Co. Ltd, LM Wind Power, Gamesa S.A., Aeris Energy, Siemens AG, SGL Rotec GMBH & Co. KG, China National Materials Company Limited (Sinoma), TPI Composites, Inc., Sinomatech Wind Power Blade Co. Ltd, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Nordex S.E., Goldwind Acciona, S.A, MFG, Sinoi GMBH and Enercon GMBH.
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o US
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• Europe
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Mila Kunis: 'Friends with Benefits' with Justin Timberlake!
Mila Kunis and a friend leave a nail salon with fresh pedicures on Thursday (May 20) in Studio City, Calif.
The 26-year-old actress and her friend finished Starbucks frappuccinos on their way out of the salon together.
Mila recently joined the cast of Friends with Benefits with Justin Timberlake! The situation was a little strange, EW explains – Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher are working on an Ivan Reitman project of the same name (which will now be changed)!
NBC is also developing a sitcom called Friends with Benefits. Confused yet?
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A Second Chance at Life
Crystal Delgado shares about life after bariatric surgery
At 27 years old, Crystal Delgado suffered her first stroke. She spent the next ten years of her life in and out of the hospital and her doctor's offices fighting constant sickness and lethargy. She was taking multiple medications to manage her diabetes and blood pressure, a result of being overweight. Last year, the mother of two, decided enough was enough.
"I didn't have any energy and I was tired all the time," she says. "And, I was tired of being sick and missing out on my kids because of my health. I just couldn't live like that anymore."
After discussion with her doctor, her family and prayer, Crystal decided bariatric surgery was her best option. She scheduled an appointment with Dr. Jastrow at the Shannon Weight Loss Center and began the pre-operative requirements to educate herself about the surgery and what her life would be like afterward.
"I was very nervous about the surgery itself," she recalls. "Dr. Jastrow was very reassuring and he didn't let me down throughout the whole process."
Since her surgery in September, Crystal has dropped more than 80 pounds. She is no longer on any of the five medications she took to regulate her diabetes or the two high-dose blood pressure medications that kept her hypertension at bay— $700 she can put back in her pocket. She credits her self-discipline and dedication for keeping her on track.
"The surgery is not an easy fix," she says. "I appreciate Dr. Jastrow telling me upfront the surgery is just a tool and I have to use it properly to be successful. You have to work and keep working. It hasn't been easy, but I've pushed through and kept going."
Crystal emphasizes education, dedication and commitment to a completely different lifestyle are required for the surgery to continuing working, but it worth the sacrifices. She began to increase her workouts and partnered with a trainer to keep herself on track.
"I'm training for a Tough Mudder this summer and I have set a goal with my trainer to do a fitness show," she says. "I'm also going to return to school to finish my RN. My health has taken away enough of my years. My children have been an incredible support for me with all they've been through and I'm so happy to have the energy to things with them I've never been able to do before. I can't waste this second chance at life I've been given."


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Ronaldinho shows his brilliance
Great bicycle kick from Ronaldinho in training.
Arsenal set to offer Arsene Wenger new contract as they bid to end seven-year wait for silverware
'It's not a sense of sentimentalism, not a reward for our services, it's a belief that we have an incredible manager who loves this club and is the best man to lead us forward,' Gazidis told The Daily Mirror.
Ivan Gazidis will be keen to continue with his manager who is currently contracted until 2014.
Incredible! Goalkeeper scores overhead!
Second division Danish goalkeeper makes an amazing bicycle kick goal in added time to Equalize. Jakob Kohler, goes up for a corner deep into injury-time with his side trailing 1-0 against Skjold Birkerod on Saturday. When the ball is only half-cleared and crossed back in to the penalty area, he acrobatically equalises to resuce a point for his side
Alex Ferguson calls new Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers!
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Fleeing Away - Poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
My thoughts soar not as they ought to soar,
Higher and higher on soul-lent wings;
But ever and often and more and more
They are dragged down earthward by little things,
By little troubles and little needs,
As a lark might be tangled among the weeds.
My purpose is not what it ought to be,
Steady and fixed, like a star on high,
But more like a fisherman's light at sea;
Hither and thither it seems to fly--
Sometimes feeble, and sometimes bright,
Then suddenly lost in the gloom of night.
My life is far from my dream of life--
Calmly contented, serenely glad;
But, vexed and worried by daily strife,
It is always troubled and ofttimes sad--
And the heights I had thought I should reach one day
Grow dimmer and dimmer, and farther away.
My heart never finds the longed-for rest;
Its worldly striving, its greed for gold,
Chilled and frightened the calm-eyed guest
Who sometimes sought me in days of old;
And ever fleeing away from me
Is the higher self that I long to be.
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Monday, February 9, 2015
Pretty vs. power: how the sexualization of female athletes is twirling out of control
I wish I could say tennis was the only sport where this happens and that the sexualization of female athletes was not a growing problem. Sadly, that's not the case. I recently asked a male colleague to name women in various professional sports. Tennis? Anna Kournikova. Softball? Jenny Finch. Soccer? Hope Solo. Skiing? Jenny Vonn. Volleyball? "The two pretty girls who won the Olympics." When I asked what stood out about these athletes, it was not their fierce competitive natures or incredible athletic skills. Nope, not at all. Rather, he only knew of them because of their physical attractiveness and social activities covered by the media.
For the most part, boys grow up observing male athletes who are presented as skillful, confident, and successful. These children then have someone to look up to and something to aspire to. Unfortunately, the media does not present young girls with the same idols. While male athletes most often receive attention regarding their skilled performances, female athletes are often mentioned for their beauty or non-athletic activities. General research shows that media often focuses on female athletes as sexual beings, instead of heroic athletes like their male counterparts. Further, this focus on athletes' attractiveness ultimately robs these females of athletic legitimacy.
Anna Kournikova is one of the best examples of this depressing phenomenon. During her career, she never won a major professional tennis tournament but was well known in the athletic world because of her beauty. However, without any major wins under her belt, she was still one of (only) six women ranked among the most important people in sports. Maria Sharapova, another tennis player, also has received more media attention regarding her attractiveness rather than her skills on the court. While Maria (unlike Anna) was once the number one female player in the world, research shows that commentators almost always comment on her appearance when reporting on her athletic endeavors. As I mentioned earlier, tennis isn't the only sport where this happens. Marion Jones's Olympic fame took the opposite road – the media portrayed her as assertive, muscular, and often "unfeminine." Because of this, the most photographed female that during the Sydney Olympics was instead a part-time model and high jumper, Amy Acuff, despite Jones's incredible victories.
While it may be difficult (and even impossible) to restrict how the media portrays women athletes, these individuals need take control when possible. When Eugenie was asked to twirl, she did it – albeit awkwardly and embarrassed, she still complied. Several days earlier, tennis powerhouse Serena Williams had also been requested to twirl. Instead of complying, she simply noted life was too short and that she just didn't really want to twirl. She further stated she did not want to comment on whether this was sexist and then went on to say she always twirls anyway after her matches while she thanks the crowd. Sigh. What will it take for a female athlete to deny the request and also say how inappropriate it is? While individuals are outraged and saying that no one would ask the same question to male counterparts, why don't the players feel the same?
At the end of the day, I don't care what Eugenie (or any competitor) is wearing on the court -- and let's be honest, if I really did, I would google it. When it comes down to it, I don't want an athlete spinning around on the court at the request of a reporter to see how her dress flares and how cute she looks. I don't want athletes like Marion Jones to be punished by the media for being strong and "unfeminine". I don't want players, like Anna Kournikova, to become outrageously popular only because they are "sexy." And I certainly don't want females like Serena to casually avoid the issues of sexism they face both on the court and by the media. What I do want and what we need is for society to start demanding that athletic ability trump attractiveness and for females to gain actual legitimacy as professional athletes.
7 comments:
- Jessica S. said...
Oversexualizing women in any profession tied with fame or ability is degrading both to the women and to the audience. I agree it is so overdone. People really need to accept the fact that women can be athletic, and not point out their "femininity." As if that somehow allows them to exercise their talents without disturbing gender lines.
- February 10, 2015 at 10:45 AM
- Rebecca F. said...
I wholeheartedly agree. It's unacceptable that this over sexualization continues to happen in professional athletics and that it continues to trump athletic ability. Far too often the media focuses on these athlete's physical beauty, outfits, or romantic relationships, rather than on their talent and skill. I haven't seen the Serena interview you referenced, but the kind of casual resignation to the question that you have described is particularly troubling. Declining to twirl is a positive step forward. But then also declining to say that you won't twirl because it's sexist seems to cede the ground you've gained.
- February 10, 2015 at 1:16 PM
- Damon Alimouri said...
I think the main issue here is the huge disparity between professional female athletics and male athletics. The disparity is striking. I think one would be hard pressed to name a single member of the WNBA, whereas I could name a couple NBA stars, and I don't even care for commercial sports.
What does this disparity say about gender roles in our society? Does it say that men are supposed to be athletic and women dainty? Or does it say that women are to be commodified on the basis of their sexuality, not on their athleticism? Is athleticism not a feature of the dominant notion of female sexuality? Probably not.
- February 10, 2015 at 1:26 PM
- Jessica S. said...
I agree, Rebecca. The resignation makes me feel bad for these women. Even if they wanted to speak out, it would hurt their brand (according to the PR folks or whoever gauges these things). Would it really ruin their marketability though? It makes me wonder.
Damon, I think all of your points about gender roles and sexuality are on target. The NFL is a nonprofit organization, and it certainly seems we promote male athleticism when we pay NFL players so much money, while cheerleaders fight for minimum wage. The cheerleaders' training and skill is utterly dwarfed by the emphasis on their sex appeal.
- February 11, 2015 at 4:33 AM
- Juliana said...
Like Jessica mentioned, oversexualizing women in any profession is a huge problem. With the Oscars this past weekend, and generally in film awards, #AskHerMore has become a movement on the red carpet, with celebrities pushing reporters to ask women about their work and not just their dresses. You can read #askhermore here:
- February 23, 2015 at 1:16 PM
- Ahva said...
I too am disconcerted by the fact that the media only seems to feature female athletes who are physically attractive, and not necessarily the ones with the greatest or most impressive athletic achievements. Going to Damon's point about the recognition of NBA players versus WNBA players, I once asked a male friend (and huge sports fan) why he thinks female competitive sports are not given as much media attention or air-time as male sports. He responded that there is no significant market for female sports because, in general, most women do not watch or follow sports. I don't know the official percentage breakdown of how many females versus males watch sports, but I know several females who are huge sports fans. Moreover, I can't reconcile the alleged lack of enthusiasm for female sports like the WNBA or women's softball year-round with the sudden interest that members of both sexes display every Olympics season for both male and female competitors in categories like swimming, volleyball, and gymnastics. If the US can show that kind of interest for female athletes during the Olympics, why don't we show that same interest in female athleticism year-round?
Your post also suggested that the media usually focuses on female athletes' appearance, while male athletes are praised for their skill and success. We see a similar pattern of biased reporting with regard to race. For example, the media overwhelmingly discusses black NBA players in terms of their physical characteristics, emphasizing their quickness, strength, and size. White NBA players are overwhelmingly discussed in terms of their brainpower, intelligence, and motivation.
- February 24, 2015 at 1:09 PM
- Hart Ku said...
I think part of the fascination with conventionally good-looking female athletes is that their achievements -- if they are based on merit like they typically are in sports -- seem to fly in the face of our societal expectations. To many, an intelligent or skilled "beautiful" woman is an enigma. It's often assumed they don't need to work as hard in life to receive favorable treatment. As a result, the public either becomes confused with why an attractive person would work so hard, or they steal her reputation by suggesting she only got where she is because of her beauty. I'm certainly not suggesting that we need to start a campaign to help beautiful people get better opportunities in life.
To some extent, I think it's a shame that many athletes these days need to focus more and more on their own celebrity, rather than their sport.
Maria Sharapova is an interesting case because - as the blogger mentioned - she has won her fair share of grand slam titles. However, she has never been particularly dominant in the game, yet she is regularly the world's highest paid female athlete. Only a small portion of her income is attributed to tournament prize money - it mostly comes from endorsements and advertisement deals. So what exactly is her job? Is it to be a great tennis player, or be beautiful?
- February 24, 2015 at 2:54 PM


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First gay couple married in Michigan after ban was struck down. Michigan's first same-sex marriage license was issued in Ingham County following a federal judge's ruling to lift the ban against such unions. The county's clerk, Barb Byrum announced on Twitter that she had conducted the state's first official gay marriage ceremony.
Both of Lansing, 52 year old Marsha Caspar and 53 year old Glenna DeJong made history as they tied the knot in the lobby. At 8 a.m. Byrum opened the clerk's office and issued them a license, sealing their union.
The couple had been waiting 27 years to be able to marry in their state according to DeJong. Other clerks in their county said they would also conduct weddings at their offices as well.
A Wayne County resident expressed her excitement for the ban and her plans to wed. "It's about time that we are able to be afforded the same rights," said 37 year old, Emily Graham. "Not special rights, just the same rights as everyone. We just want to be looked at as equals in the eyes of the law."
First Gay Couple Married In Michigan After Ban Was Struck Down
Michigan is the 18th state to fall in line and lift the ban on gay marriages. In 2004 Michigan's state constitution banned the recognition of gay marriages following unfavorable votes. In 2008 Michigan Supreme Court also banned public employee domestic partnership benefits.
After a two week trial, U.S. District Judge Bernard A. Friedman dismissed the state's contention that Michigan voters put in place years prior. The argument was that heterosexual married couples provide the best environment for properly raising children. This argument was dismissed on failure to prove this to be accurate.
Friedman did not stay his decision which was issued late Friday afternoon when clerk's offices were no longer opened. The decision was immediately appealed by Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette who requested a stay.
Many clerk's offices are expected to be opened and 60 license are expected to be issued this Saturday.
First Gay Couple Married In Michigan After Ban Was Struck Down


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Helping Hand is a place where people can get any help they need. Every Saturday morning a big group of teenagers gathers there and waits for tasks. They do different work: help in the garden, go shopping, walk with dogs, babysitting and so on. William works there one day in a week too. Now this organization has a new volunteer Kathy Watson. Today Kathy and William go to the old people's home. They deliver a trolley of books there and offer these books to the old. Kathy meets Miss Emily, who tells her a story about Lord Hampton's house. This house was famous by reach and well-known parties arranging there. Miss Emily worked there many years ago when she was young. In her memories the servants of Lord Hampton were always hungry. However he didn't take any care of them.
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Linear Park along the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway: Planning Workshop Report
Survey - Crimes Against Women
The Ottawa Police Service Wants to Improve their Response to Crimes of Violence Against Women.
Are you a woman who has experienced violence?
Have you had contact with the Ottawa Police Service because of this violent experience?
Are you 18 years of age or older?
If you answered YES to these questions, we're very interested in hearing from you. We invite you to participate in a new study that will help the Ottawa Police Service improve their response to crimes of violence against women.
We're hoping to hear from as many women as possible. You have the choice to participate by completing a questionnaire online, over the phone, or in person. This survey is being conducted independently of the Ottawa Police Service and local social service agencies.
To access the survey online go to http://uottawa.fluidsurveys.com/s/vawsurvey/en
If you would like to complete the survey over the telephone or in person, or if you have any questions about this study, please contact: Professor Holly Johnson, Department of Criminology, University of Ottawa, at 613-400-0340. We'll get back to you to schedule a convenient time and place to speak.
If you prefer to meet us for an interview and you require financial assistance, we can help out with bus tickets.
The deadline for participation is January 31, 2015.
Westboro Beach on the Move
A summary of the project – including highlights from the final evaluation phase - are now online at the following link:
The main project website can be found at ottawa.ca/westborobeachonthemove
The city of Ottawa is reviewing the results of the pilot project to inform its decision about potentially implementing similar initiatives in other areas of the City.
Thank-you to all who participated!
Minutes from the 2014 AGM
Thank-you to all who were able to attend our Annual General Meeting on November 20, 2014. For those who couldn't make it, here are the meeting minutes along with the visioning statement that was prepared for "Westboro Central" otherwise known as 250 Lanark.
Please note the date of the Winter Carnival has changed to January 24th, 2015.
Newsletter - Fall 2014
Thursday November 20, 2014 7:00 p.m. at the Churchill Seniors Centre
TOPIC: FutureDevelopment at 250 Lanark (former CBC property). What does the Community want to see on this five acre parcel in the heart of our community near Westboro Station?
Guest Speaker: Dana Collings, City of Ottawa planner will speak on how the community can best present their vision to the possible buyers Canada Lands .
PLEASE ATTEND and tell us your vision for this valuable piece of land!
There were many successful events held over the summer months in our neighbourhood. Every Monday morning, many children and moms attended Monkey Rock Music at the Roy Duncan Park. The event was sponsored by Mothercraft Ottawa. Every Tuesday and Thursdayafternoon, theAfterthe Bell Program sponsored by the Carlington Community Health Centre and the Dovercourt Recreation Centre offered sports and activities in the park. The annual bonfire at Westboro Beach was a huge success with hundreds of people attending. Marshmallows were roasted and the kids participated in several Olympic challenges. Music was provided by Russell Levia.
Westboro Beach residents are walking, biking and carpooling more often. These are the result of a travel survey of our neighbourhood carried out by the EnviroCentre that surveyed residents before and after a series of information sessions on transportation options in the past year. The sessions were called Seniors on the Move, On Your Bike and Step into Spring as well as customized information packages based on the initial survey delivered to 238 homes. Of the 1600 residents in the neighbourhood, 30% completed the before and after survey. The final results showed that there was a 9% decrease in SOV travel trips, a 13% increase in carpooling trips, and a 29% increase in bike trips. The number of people walking (17%) and taking the bus stayed constant (16%). Westboro Beach is very fortunate to have two transit stops and the bike path located in the neighbourhood.
Please refer to the Westboro Beach On the Move website to see information on the study coordinated by the Ottawa EnviroCentre.
Community Asks for Construction to Re-start on Van Lang Field House
The WBCA is urging the City of Ottawa's Parks and Recreation Department and Ottawa Community Housing to get back to work on the construction of the new Van Lang field house and to work out the terms of the lease. The cement footings, electricity, plumbing and some of the steel structure were completed between May and the end of July. The contractors' work station, wood and trusses are on the site. The building is being funded by the City of Ottawa's cash-in-lieu of park land policy. The field house will be operated by the Dovercourt Recreation Centre. The Carlington Community Health Centre will offer programs such as After the Bell homework club. The building will be available for community meetings and rentals. When completed, Westboro Beach will join other westend communities such as Champlain Park and McKellar Park in having a neighbourhood Field House. The land is being leased from Ottawa Community Housing for 22 years as a city facility and will complement the Roy Duncan Park. The city needs to find money for hydro and electricity in the public works budget to operate the centre. The WBCA and the Van Lang tenants group have worked over four years on a proposal to improve the park for recreation and to build a field house. Phase one and two of improvements to the Roy Duncan Park were completed in 2009 and 2011.
WBCA Winter Carnival - Saturday January 24, 2015 - 12 noon until 4 pm (please note the date change)
We know it is fall but please keep the date January 24th open for the annual Westboro Beach Community Association winter carnival. The event will feature snow block colouring, snow fort building, a bonfire, and cookies, hot chocolate, tobogganing and winter Olympics. Please contact Peter Bruton (613-798-0880) to volunteer for this event.
2014 WBCA Bird Walk
Our 2014 bird walk in late May was a wonderful outing. It is amazing how much nature we can see in a short walk from our homes - especially when we have such excellent leaders in our own neighbourhood. But we have to take the time to look for it. WBCA's annual spring bird walk is an excellent and free opportunity to experience nature in our own neighbourhood. We hope that more people will participate next year.
Lac Deschenes Important Bird Area
WBCA is very pleased to report that the Ottawa River adjacent to our community has been incorporated into the globally significant Lac Deschenes Important Bird Area (IBA). The boundaries of this IBA were recently expanded and now extend from the local Chaudiere Dam to the Shaw Dam at Fitzroy Harbour. The new boundaries can be seen at http://naturecanada.ca/what-we-do/naturehood/lac-deschenes/. This IBA designation recognizes the significance of the area in particular for waterfowl but it places no restrictions on land and water use (other than what are already in place by the City of Ottawa and the NCC). Further information on IBAs can be found at http://naturecanada.ca/initiatives/international.
WBCA Needs Your Support – Volunteers and Money
WBCA is a kitchen-table based community association on a shoe string budget. Its funding comes from cookie jar donations at WBCA events as well as the Westfest bake sale. Unlike many other community associations in Ottawa it does not charge annual resident membership fees. Board members volunteer a great deal of time each year on behalf of all residents and often contribute financially and in kind. The Association is currently $4400 in debt due to expenses related to a recent successful OMB appeal regarding an unreasonable development proposal. Financial donations would help the Association continue to work for the betterment of our community and ease the burden on Board members. Donations may be made to our Treasurer Catherine Casserly who may be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. Please help us keep this a livable community for all ages.
WBCA Annual General Meeting
Thursday November 20, 2014
7:00 pm
Churchill Seniors Centre
Guest Speaker Dana Collings, City of Ottawa Planner
Please bring your issues and concerns about our neighborhood
Beach Closing Bonfire
Another great event! A chance to get together with long-time friends and make new
ones, to have some fun, laugh together, and enjoy the bonfire, music, lanterns and the beautiful evening.
Thank you to the organizers and volunteers. Enjoy some of the photos taken by Rob Watters.
(More photos will be posted, especially the lantern maze, when the uploading server error is resolved.)
Greening of Westboro Beach
Summer Programs at the Beaches
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My signs this week are once more from Valletta, Malta.
Cat café is a concept that's new to me :-)
Visit Lesley for more Signs.
That's too funny. People have some really entertaining ideas!
This is new to me, too. I wonder if they have many well-fed kitties?
oh wow! they must have a terrible feral cat problem there!
I have seen dog feeding stations, but never cat ones. I'm not sure mine would want to leave the comfort of her own house, even for free food. :)


text: The Youth Activity Center for grades six through eight will be open 6:30-9 p.m. at the Paxton Center School on Friday night. Bring a canned good for Abby's House in Worcester as the price of your admission. Join the gang at basketball or try Wii golf and bowling, board games, cards, and music. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be sold. For more information call Officer Newsham or Eva at the Police Department at 508-755-1104. The activity center will run each week through Friday, March 13.


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In my anniversary post I mentioned that I was hesitant to reenter secular society and Scott of Skeptic Meditations asked me what that meant.
The world of vocal atheists is a depressing one.
When you reacquaint yourself with the popular outspoken voices of secularism you'll mostly be listening to complaints about the world and harsh attacks on people of faith. That's not to say the situation isn't similar in religious circles, but I don't think fighting fire with fire is the appropriate response here.
There are very few vocal atheists promoting positivity. Everyone seems to be consumed by arguments and screaming how things should be. Look up popular secular YouTube channels. It's almost exclusively people talking about what religious people did wrong this week.
Man, I'm a gamer. All my negative energy is spent complaining about everything wrong in that industry (Mother characters got cut from the new Smash Bros? For what? Doctor Mario? Are you friggin' kidding me?). I don't have any to spare!
The fact is that when we do nothing but argue over every issue our beliefs and principles become a very dark place in our minds.
It's not that recognizing problems and injustices in the world is bad; it's that the monologue usually consists only of talking about how wrong it is. I believe that if we talk more about the goal and ideal then we present a positive picture. People will be less inclined to start arguing or take sides and instead work co-operatively to achieve a utopia… An actual utopia, not a literary one that's destined to fail to teach a lesson about hubris.
When you only talk about what's wrong, there will always be people who disagree with you and start an argument. When you talk about the goal, it's less confrontational and more "hey, we can do something good if we try!" Which may be cheesy and not as fun, but in the long run we're better off.
Reminding each other that there is a simple, positive goal that we all agree upon makes it easier to achieve the goal. The goal is beautiful, uplifting, makes your outlook better and encourages you to reach for the sky.
When someone tries to promote a cause you completely disagree with, like taking evolution out of school, don't immediately take the confrontational stance. Instead, ask why. Make an effort to empathize their reasoning and then come up with a counter argument that is more accommodating to their thoughts and beliefs rather than ruffling their fathers by obstinately saying "you're wrong." They are wrong, of course, but you're not going to convince them of that by acting like the know-it-all opposition. The goal in this situation is: Best education for our children. Both sides can agree on that, work from there.
It's not easy. Fighting is more sensational, more fun, and keeps things interesting, but it doesn't get shit done.
I didn't want to get back into the secular scene because I cannot stand seeing everyone too busy fighting about everything to actually accomplish anything. I became a humanist because I love the philosophy that mankind can achieve anything it sets its mind to. Angry, depressing, derogatory blogs, vlogs, and tweets make me believe it a little less every day.


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Hand printed and hand stitched notebook
Flora & Fauna hand made and hand printed coptic bound notebook
This 'new baby' inspired stork card is also available in blue. There's even a coptic bound notebook in both colour ways available - the perfect gift for new parents to document their new born!
Stationary packs include note cards, writing paper and gift tags
With each card being hand screen printed, Ella has signed and editioned the back of each card, keeping them unique and authenticating them as works of art in their own right. We think the bird cards wouldn't look out of place in a frame and on display.
Ella also keeps a wonderful blog and has already very kindly made a post on Nook & Cranny! We urge you to pop over and take a look - her owl illustrations are incredible.
"Ella Johnston is an exhibiting artist and illustrator, prolific crafter and passionate nature lover.
As an artist, Ella is obsessed with natural forms and their simultaneous sense of delicate fragility and solid structure and strength. Her work aims to celebrate these seemingly opposing qualities and highlight our interconnected relationship with flora, fauna and animal life.
Her handmade stationery aims to add a touch of class and artistry to your communications, with lovingly made prints, crafted with care. The hand printed range comprises of writing sets, greeting cards and handmade books all utilising a clean, simple colour scheme.
The stationery collection is devised and made by Ella herself and showcases her original drawings. All Ella's illustrations of birds and flowers are artfully screen printed on the highest quality paper in limited runs to create something truly special - providing you with a luxury item at an affordable price tag."
What a beautiful biog on Ella! We're so pleased to have her work in stock and know her gems will be loved by you guys as much as we love them!


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Charlotte Tilbury created a knockout tangerine lip, seemingly dripping with gloss that accented the models' dewy complexions. "This color suits most people," she told us. "It's not too bright, but more modern that last season's red lip, and it complements every skin tone and makes your eye color pop. It's incredibly effective!"
To give skin a glossy finish, Tilbury mixed foundation with moisturizer. She lightly enhanced the brows with a taupe brow pencil, and used a bright orange lip pencil on the pout for stay-put color, topped off with clear lips gloss or Vaseline for extra shine. Jill Stuart Cosmetics' new tangerine gloss was also used for the lips. She rubbed a little chocolate brown eye shadow into the lashlines. To try tangerine lips yourself, she suggests pairing them with a clean face and a little mascara.
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- Annika1/28/2011 05:57:00 am
thank you so much for this post! I was just looking through my favorite SS11 looks and this look just stands out to me. I love love love the tangerine lips. And it's so easy to replicate!ReplyDelete
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