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Friday, February 25, 2011
Bread and Flowers
Here's what Tom and the kids were up to while I was delivering Jill and Jon's wedding flowers.
See above. Can you smell it? It tastes as good as it looks. I am lucky to be married to a wannabe baker.
I am so ready for spring. This bouquet contains green ranunculus, a blue/green hydrangea and white lilac. Finished with an ivory velvet ribbon.
The kids got a hold of the camera and somehow set the "show date" button to go on. Couldn't figure out how to get it off before leaving this morning...
I can't get enough of these green ranunculus.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
BHLDN is a new wedding fashion website by the amazing people from Anthropologie. I do not normally blog about fashion, usually just my flowers and the occasional chicken from my backyard, but this texture-rich gem of a site blew me out of the water.
Fashion, for me, is where I get the majority of my inspiration for my designs. On BHLDN's site, I think I hit the mother load.
I never knew I needed leather gardenia moto gloves! Turns out, I do!
Enjoy and happy planning.
all photos from BHLDN
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Musical Alarm Clock
Waking up is the worst part of the day but is there a way to make it easier?
What songs would be pleasant, or even aid the process of getting up?
I was thinking maybe some Sigur Ros...
sigur ros is background music. you can sleep through it.
my usual is the first system of a down album. the first few seconds are shrill, but not that loud, so they wake me up and make me make sure i get out of bed in time to turn it off before the rhythm section crunch in - the cd player isnt reachable from bed.
my problem
isn't waking up. any song will wake me up. but i'd like to be inspired and envigorated by a song when i wake up with something thats not too much of a contrast from silence.

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A Garda Superintendent has warned that people are going to have to take a lot more personal care after confirming the arrests of a number of suspects relating to burglaries in Buncrana.
Supt. Eugene McGovern based at Buncrana District Headquarters said, "We are presently questioning two suspects in relation to a number of thefts from cars, burglaries and criminal damage which occurred on Friday last mainly in the Cloncool Park area.
"These were localised crimes and we are happy for the injured parties that we have been able to carry out early arrests. They will feel much more secure now.
"We are not linking these incidents to the other horrific crimes on elderly people over the last week."
The Superintendent added, "I must add that I can never stop reminding people to exercise extreme care in relation to their own personal safety and property.
"Regrettably people will still leave the house unlocked, a window open or the car unlocked. These are pure invitations to those with criminal intent.
"One of the biggest incidents of crimes in this area at present is the theft of oil - I really would ask people to exercise a lot more vigilance.
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The Autumn Statement is good for equities
The pledge by Chancellor Philip Hammond in his Autumn Statement on 23 November to cut corporation tax from 20% to 17% by 2020 is positive for equities.
The money that listed companies will save on tax could be used to hire more staff which could boost productivity. Firms could also pay higher dividends or accelerate debt repayments.
'The corporation tax cut will be a positive initiative for a number of reasons: domestic companies will see the benefit to cash flow and higher earnings per share, while the UK will become a more attractive environment for overseas investors,' says fund manager Paul Mumford of Cavendish Asset Management.
The Government's decision to launch a new savings bond also acts as a reminder that equities can provide more generous levels of income than cash accounts.
The new bond will pay 2.2% gross interest on a three-year term. That is attractive versus best buy cash accounts at present but pales in comparison to the 4% yield you can get from many companies on the stock market.
The Autumn Statement fleshed out a pledge by the Government to boost spending on infrastructure, from better transport links to more efficient telecom networks.
We see several beneficiaries from this announcement. Engineering services specialist Renew Holdings (RNWH:AIM) could get a boost from both rail and land remediation work.
The Government wants to test digital signalling on the UK rail network and squeeze more capacity out of existing rail infrastructure. That could favour Tracsis (TRCS:AIM) whose skills include the monitoring of technology systems used on the rail network.
CityFibre Infrastructure (CIT:AIM) looks interesting amid a desire by the Chancellor to improve UK network speed and reliability. The small cap designs, builds and operates pure-fibre networks.
Estate agents were under pressure as the Chancellor confirmed plans to ban upfront lettings fees, a key source of their revenue. Foxtons' (FOXT) shares fell nearly 15%.
Insurers dipped on news that insurance premium tax will go up from 10% to 12% from June 2017. Admiral (ADM) led the way with a 1.5% decline.
The £2.3bn allocated to housing infrastructure and £1.5bn to affordable homes failed to impress investors in the housebuilding sector with Redrow (RDW) seeing the biggest fall, down 1.8%. Low cost housing specialist MJ Gleeson (GLE) was the exception, up 3.2% to 562.5p.
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This week I attended two separate networking events. For the first, I was asked to serve as an alumni panelist for a speed networking program set up for sports management majors on St. John's University's Staten Island Campus. For the second, I helped a couple of colleagues organize the first meeting of the Central Jersey Real Estate Group in Asbury Park, NJ. Both events were different, attracting audiences from totally different spectrums and age groups. However, the purpose of both events was the same. Create an environment conducive to learning from others, networking and making contacts, and walking away feeling like you gained something from attending the event.
For the St. John's panel, I was one of five graduates of the St. John's Sports Management program. Unlike my four fellow panelists who had graduated within the last few years, I was the old man in the group, having earned my degree in 1983. There were about 25 students attending and they were broken up into groups of 3-4 members. Each group visited with one of the graduates for about 10-12 minutes and then moved on. The students were mainly seniors, but there was one group of three freshmen. All of them asked similar questions about how to secure an entry level position in sports and what my experiences were and advice I could lend to them in their quest to enter and stay in the profession and succeed.
My advice largely focused on keeping all options open, making sure they not only secured a strong internship, but while on the internship, ask many questions and learn as many things as possible from those they were working with. I also stressed the importance of writing. Then, I made them understand that in order to succeed they must build relationships, maintain contacts and offer something back to others in return.
The real estate networking event was a different setting and environment. Held at the beautiful Watermark club on Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park, the event attracted about 22 individuals involved in the real estate industry. Guests ranged from attorneys, brokers, CPAs to real estate agents. The goal of the Central Jersey Real Estate Group is to bring together leaders in the industry to share insights, learn from each other and most importantly, conduct business with each other. The first event was well-received. There was no formal program for the first event, just an opportunity for those attending to introduce themselves, exchange business cards and learn what everyone' specialty was.
As I explained what my firm, iMedia Public Relations does, I thought back to two nights earlier and my speed networking discussion with the students. All of those young college students were looking ahead, hoping that they would one day have the chance to establish solid careers in the sports industry. They were all apprehensive, wondering what lay ahead of them and the challenges they would face. Many in the crowd that night at Watermark were apprehensive as well, discussing the impact the economy had on each of their businesses.
Thus, two different groups, one a gathering of students, the other, a contingent of real estate professionals, each had their doubts and questions about the challenges affecting their businesses and career choices. However, all of the participants had made the right choice in learning that you cannot go at it alone. Networking with others can help secure that first job and build your business. If you approach these opportunities in the right way, use them for gaining knowledge and share your insights with others, networking can be a resourceful tool that you will always use for your business.
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Richmond-area freshmen Congressman Don McEachin joins House LGBT Equality Caucus
February 17, 2017
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In addition to championing environmental issues and supporting Planned Parenthood, Virginia's newest Congressman, Donald McEachin, has declared himself an ally of the LGBT community and joined the House LGBT Equality caucus.
"During my time in Virginia's General Assembly, I was a strong advocate for opportunity, equality, and justice in the LGBT community, introducing critical civil rights legislation," said McEachin who replaced Randy Forbes in Virginia's 4th district this year after more than after then two decades in the Virginia General Assembly. "I look forward to continuing this work at the federal level."
The House LGBT Caucus functions as a resource for LGBT and ally congressmen and women, and helps garner support for inclusive legislation dealing with equal rights, discriminatory laws, and combating hate-motivated violence "regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression."
House representatives of the US Congress formed the caucus in 2008 for the purpose of advancing equality in the U.S. and around the world. Founding members were openly-gay former Representative Barney Frank (D) and lesbian former Representative-turned Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin (D). Currently, there are 103 members, six of whom openly identify on the LGBT spectrum. These six people serves as the co-chairs of the caucus.
The caucus strives for bipartisan support, though the majority of its composition is Democrats. Of the 103 total members, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27) and Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) are the two Republicans who help champion LGBT rights.
McEachin's tenure in the GA gave plenty of opportunities for the elected official to show his support for Virginia's LGBTQ citizens. He often authored or co-sponsored inclusive legislation and lead press-events supporting LGBTQ issues. Most recently, he co-sponsored inclusive non-discrimination laws in housing and public employment during the 2016 GA, though both bills were killed in the GOP-controlled House.
Then-Senator McEachin standing with Sen. Adam Ebbin during the 2016 General Assembly
"Every journey starts with a single step," McEachin said. "There were times in the Virginia legislation where we couldn't get bills out of committee, and when we got them out of committee and they would get to the floor, they'd pass one chamber. So I think it matters that you stand up and speak out regardless of what you perceive has the ability to pass legislation. It's important for my constituents to know that I am there fighting for them."
While only representing about a quarter of Congress, the House LGBT Equality Caucus is looking to step up its game as Republican's assume control of the House, Senate and Executive branch. And that work is increasingly important for LGBTQs nation-wide as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) gains traction.
FADA, if passed and signed like President Trump has promised, would allow people and businesses to act on their belief that marriage and sex should only be between a man and a woman; if FADA passes, people and businesses would have the right to discriminate against LGBT families and individuals because of their own personal beliefs about same-sex relationships.
"Activist judges and executive orders issued by Presidents who have no regard for the Constitution have put these protections in jeopardy," President Trump wrote in a statement on his campaign website in September 2016. "If I am elected president and Congress passes the First Amendment Defense Act, I will sign it to protect the deeply held religious beliefs of Catholics and the beliefs of Americans of all faiths."
It's also apparent that Vice President Pence is no fan of LGBT equality. While Governor of Indiana, he passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which is similar to FADA, which was later watered down after intense scrutiny from the business and LGBTQ community.
"The 'License to Discriminate Act' (as we've come to call it) occupies much of our time," said Roddy Flynn, Executive Director of the House LGBT Caucus, in an interview with GayRVA. "Unfortunately, radical conservatives have started to use the guise of "religious freedom" to justify blatant discrimination against LGBT people and women."
According to Flynn, FADA is unnecessary because there are already existing laws to protect clergy from being forced to perform same-sex weddings if they do not wish to do so. There is also protection for a church's tax-exempt status if it refuses to perform a same-sex wedding.
"'The License to Discriminate Act' gives a government blessing to businesses and nonprofits to deny services to LGBT families," Flynn said. "If the bill becomes law, even in states where LGBT couples are protected by state law, employers would be able to refuse [family] leave and deny survivor benefits for same-sex spouses. Shelters that receive federal funding would be permitted to turn away LGBT families in need… We're working to make sure members of Congress and the public understand the true impact of the bill, and don't just buy the conservative spin."
McEachin has promised to continue his legacy of inclusive politics, and we'll keep an eye on him as he hits new heights at the Federal level.
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Super Why! "Molly's Dance Show" The curtain rises on Princess Pea's dance recital but she's too scared to come out of the wings! Super Why and his friends head into the story Molly's Dance Show to meet a ballerina doll with similar stage fright. When Molly's dreams of performing come true, thanks to a fairy princess and some magic slippers, Princess Presto wonders what it will take for her to have confidence, too. Educational Objectives: To learn about self-confidence. D
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Sid The Science Kid "How Did My Dog Do That?" When Sid's dog uses his foot to scratch his ear, Sid tries the same maneuver, but can't do it. Sid explores skeletons, and discovers that animals have different bones and joints than people, which allows them to do lots of cool stuff like swing from trees, fly in the air, or even scratch their ears with their feet!. D
6:30 am
WordWorld "Dancing Dog/Pig's Big Moonlight Feast" Dancing Dog - It's the day of the Word World Concert and no one is more excited than Dog - he loves music. Unfortunately, he can't play an instrument. With the help of his good friend Bear, Dog discovers that anyone can make music! Pig's Big Moonlight Feast - When Pig is too sick to cook the Moonlight Feast, his friends step in, but they find that if you don't follow the recipe you may end up "in the soup. D
7:00 am
Sesame Street "Super Maria" Gordon is busy trying to fix lots of things at 123 Sesame Street. Susan tells him that he should think about getting a superintendent - someone who takes care of buildings and fixes things that are broken. Gordon insists that he doesn't need any help. D
8:00 am
Curious George "Auctioneer George/Sock Monkey Opera" Auctioneer George - George has one dollar to buy anything he wants at the Annual Corn Roast and Attic Auction, and he sets his sights on a pair of red elephant mittens. When the Man with the Yellow Hat leaves George alone, he bids.and bids. D
8:30 am
Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Night Lights/Go Snails Go!" Night Lights - Nick and Sally are making shadow puppets with the Cat in the Hat, but the batteries in the flashlight have gone out! They jump into the Thingamajigger and shrink down to visit the fireflies that live in the backyard. There they learn that the fireflies communicate by flashing their lights. And when the fireflies provide the light the kids need, the shadow puppet show can continue! Go Snails Go! - Nick, Sally and the Cat have been invited along on a snail expedition! They jump into the Thingamajigger and shrink down to meet up with Lewis and Clark, the two snails leading the way! As they travel through the forest of Slippity-Goo, having fun sliding in their own shells, the kids learn about all the different ways snails use their shells. D
9:00 am
Super Why! "Bedtime for Bear" Baby Joy is afraid of the dark! To show her there's nothing to fear, Super Why and his literacy friends fly into Bedtime for Bear and meet Charlie - a bear who is scared of just about everything! The super readers shed a little light on the problem (literally) while Charlie discovers a bit more about the world outside his cozy cave. Educational Objectives: To experience a familiar bedtime routine. Preschoolers will practice the alphabet, rhyme with AR words, learn what the word "fireflies" means, and use the power to read to change the story. D
9:30 am
Dinosaur Train "The Old Bird/Diamond Don" The Old Bird - Buddy, Tiny and Mom make a play date with Petey Peteinosaurus to ride the Dinosaur Train to meet Arlene Archeopteryx, a bird from the family of the oldest birds ever! The kids are excited to learn that Arlene is a bird and a dinosaur. Home With Shiny & Don - Shiny and Don stay at home and we get to see that just because they don't always ride with Buddy and Tiny on the Dinosaur Train doesn't mean that they are not having fun. An adventure into a local caves leads to a marvelous and brilliant discovery. D
10:00 am
The Electric Company "Revenge of the Zeros" Upset about their score of zero points in the banana sculpture contest, Danny and Annie decide to ruin Paul the Gorilla's banana festival party that is being held at The Electric Diner. The Electric Company catches on, and does everything they can to stop the pranksters and save the party and preserve Paul's sanity. D
10:30 am
Wild Kratts "Cheetah Racer" Chris and Martin announce that no creature or vehicle can travel as fast over the rough and tumble African savannah as the cheetah. Aviva takes the challenge and declares she will build a ground racer that can run even faster than a cheetah. Of course Zach wants to prove that he is a better inventor than Aviva and joins the race. D
11:00 am
WordWorld "Dancing Dog/Pig's Big Moonlight Feast" Dancing Dog - It's the day of the Word World Concert and no one is more excited than Dog - he loves music. Unfortunately, he can't play an instrument. With the help of his good friend Bear, Dog discovers that anyone can make music! Pig's Big Moonlight Feast - When Pig is too sick to cook the Moonlight Feast, his friends step in, but they find that if you don't follow the recipe you may end up "in the soup. D
11:30 am
WordGirl "Cherish Is The Word/Granny's Intuition" Cherish is the Word - It's Valentines Day! All of the kids at school are making special valentines to share with their special friends. But when Victoria Best runs off with all of the cards, will she ruin Valentine's Day for everyone? It's up to WordGirl to swoop in and save the day. Granny's Intuition - According to the local news Granny May seems to be figuring out who's been committing the latest crime sprees that are sweeping the city. D
12:00 pm
Outdoor Idaho "Winter Play" Idahoans participate in a historic Scottish game on ice; team up with a dog for unusual cross-country ski contests; fly above the snow with a snowkite; drive 4x4s across the snow; and take the plunge for a polar bear swim.G
12:30 pm
Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Presenting: World-Class Wines of Baja" Baja California Norte produces many world-class, gold medal-winning wines. That fact may surprise most people in the United States. Rick takes us on a tour of the region along with renowned winemaker and visionary Hugo d'Acosta, founder of La Escuelita, a nonprofit winemaking school that opened in 2004. D
1:00 pm
Katie Brown Workshop "Minty Holiday" Host Katie Brown creates recipes and projects inspired by the festive red and white peppermint. In the Kitchen: refreshing mashed potato blend, rack of lamb with minty glaze, and Kim's thin mint cookies. Projects: Peppermint place settings and a tabletop sign that spells JOY. D
1:30 pm
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell "Heaven On Earth, Part 1" (18x24 Acrylic). Mottle sky, foreground, and painting mountains in this opening segment. Jerry takes his students thru the process of creating a semi-stormy sky, by using a special mottling technique. D
2:00 pm
Essential Pepin "Fruit Fete" Good Lady Apples Bon Femme; Stew Of Red Summer Fruit; Braised Pears In A Caramel Sauce; Flambeed Bananas; Apple Fritters. D
2:30 pm
Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions "Getting Ready for Christmas at Biltmore Estate" The Biltmore Estate in Ashville, North Carolina, is the largest private home in the United States. It was built by George Vanderbilt, the grandson of the wealthiest man in the world. We tour the estate with Burt and see how they prepare for Biltmore's Christmas celebration. D
3:00 pm
Dialogue "STEM Research" On this week's Dialogue, host Joan Cartan-Hansen talks with the administrators who oversee an array of cutting edge scientific research at the state's three major universities to find out more about their work and their support for science education in Idaho. Cartan-Hansen's guests are Mark Rudin, Vice President of Research at Boise State University; Richard Jacobsen, Executive Director of Research and Technology Transfer Idaho State University and John "Jack" McIver, Vice President for Research and Economic Development at University of Idaho. Included in this week's show is a report from Aaron Kunz about how scientists are using microscopic creatures to repurpose garbage.G
3:30 pm
MotorWeek "Lexus Gs" Road Test: 2013 Lexus GS. Road Test: Three-Row SUV Shootout. Goss' Garage: Part Cleaning. D
4:00 pm
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Simply Chicken" Host Christopher Kimball goes into the test kitchen to learn how to create a French classic, Chicken Fricassee, with test cook Becky Hays. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals the best cutting boards in the Equipment Corner, and science expert Guy Crosby uncovers the science behind emulsification and the human sense of taste. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Chris how to make the Best Simple Roast Chicken. D
4:30 pm
Painting and Travel with Roger & Sarah Bansemer "Locomotive 2152" Roger and Sarah visit the Kentucky Railway Museum in New Haven, Kentucky where Roger uses his acrylics to paint an old steam engine. Sarah takes you on a tour of the museums repair and restoration facilities. D
5:00 pm
Globe Trekker "Barcelona City Guide" Megan McCormick visits sites designed by the architect Gaudi, including one still under construction after more than 120 years.G
6:00 pm
Song of the Mountains Michael Reno Harrell; Jeff Little Trio. D
7:00 pm
Austin City Limits "Arcade Fire" The alternative rock superstars perform hits and tunes from their Grammy Award-winning album The Suburbs.G
8:00 pm
Great Performances "Let Me Down Easy" Anna Deavere Smith ("The West Wing," "Nurse Jackie") brings samples of her more than 300 interviews with people worldwide to the stage, evoking laughter and tears as their words recount personal experiences with the frailty of the human body. Smith submerges her own persona, and assumes her characters' vocal and physical mannerisms from Idaho bull rider Brent Williams to Tour de France veteran Lance Armstrong; from hospital patient Hazel Merritt to former Texas Governor Ann Richards.G
10:00 pm
Song of the Mountains Michael Reno Harrell; Jeff Little Trio. D
11:00 pm
Austin City Limits "Arcade Fire" The alternative rock superstars perform hits and tunes from their Grammy Award-winning album The Suburbs.G


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Commonwealth Attorneys are fighting the attempt of the Executive Branch Ethics Commission to enlarge their jurisdiction to review the conduct of prosecutors.
LawReader Senior Editor Stan Billingsley 'Äď Oct. 29, 2007
Rickey L. Bartley, the Commonwealth Attorney for 35th. Judicial Circuit (Pike County) has filed a declaratory judgment action to seek a determination of the authority of the Executive Branch Ethics Commission (EBEC) to regulate the ethical conduct of Commonwealth Attorneys by applying the Executive Branch Code of Ethics.
In ¬†Advisory Opinion 06-03 – ¬†an opinion issued by the EBEC in April of 2006, the EBEC determined that they now have jurisdiction to regulate the ethical conduct of Commonwealth Attorneys by application of the Executive Branch Code of Ethics.
In ¬†that Advisory Opinion the EBEC reasoned that their statutory authority found in KRS Chapter 11A covered Commonwealth Attorneys since they were 'Äústate officers'Ä? and that County Attorney were not subject to regulation by EBEC since they were 'Äúcounty officials'Ä? and counties had their own ethics review procedures.
In l993 the EBEC had issued an Advisory Opinion 93-7 which held that the EBEC did not have jurisdiction over Commonwealth Attorneys via the Executive Branch Code of Ethics.  Therefore the Opinion 06-03 overrules Opinion 93-7.
In Advisory Opinion 93-7 issued in April of l997, the EBEC held that :
'ÄúIn most of their duties, they are not accountable to the executive branch of state government. Therefore, it is our opinion that commonwealth'Äôs and county attorneys are not subject to KRS Chapter 11A'Äôs prohibitions against holding state contracts.'Ä?
Bartley joined all other Kentucky Commonwealth Attorneys as defendants in his lawsuit so that any ruling would protect their interests.
Bartley states in his complaint that the ruling in Opinion 06-03 conflicts with the ruling in 93-7 and conflicts with an opinion of the Attorney General issued November 28, 2005 the Attorney General Opinion 05-009 (see below) held that Chapter 11A and the Executive Branch Code of Ethics did not apply to Commonwealth and County Attorneys.
The five members of the Executive Branch Ethics Commission are appointed by the
Governor.  All five current members were appointed or reappointed by Gov. Ernie Fletcher.
The Commission has recently instigated an investigation of an anonymous complaint filed against the Attorney General Greg Stumbo, in which it is alleged that he and two of his deputies may have violated the Executive Branch Code of Ethics by investigation Governor Ernie Fletcher for Merit System violations.
Previously this year, the EBEC issued a warning letter to the Attorney General that it would be a conflict of interest for him to participate in an investigation of Governor Fletcher at a time the Attorney General was himself a candidate for Governor in the Democratic Primary.¬†¬† General Stumbo agreed to withdraw from direct participation in the Merit System investigation.¬† The Commission indicated that the basis for their letter to the Attorney General was based on the reasoning that the Executive Branch Code of Ethics forbade any state officer from using his office to incur a 'Äúprivate benefit'Ä?.
LawReader has previously noted that there is no statutory definition of the term 'Äúprivate benefit'Ä? as stated in the Code of Ethics, and no court has every ruled that running for office is a 'Äúprivate benefit'Ä? in violation of the Ethics Code.¬† ¬†The definition apparently being advanced by the EBEC is that 'Äúprivate benefit'Ä? is broad enough to cover the winning of an election.¬† Such a definition would mean that no state officer could ever rule on any issue if it involved someone whom the officer might run against in the future.
That definition would also allow a person being prosecuted by the Attorney General or a Commonwealth Attorney to have to withdraw from a prosecution if the subject of the prosecution merely filed for office to run against the prosecutor.
Prosecutors are subject to KRS Chapter l5.733 which sets out procedures for the creation of  The Prosecutors Advisory Council. In that statute the council and the Attorney General are given the duties of monitoring conflicts of interest by prosecutors.  Further all prosecutors are licensed lawyers and are subject to the Rules of Conduct for Attorneys which are investigated and sanctioned by the Kentucky Bar Association.
One provision of Chapter 11A exempts any officials who have their own legislatively mandated Code of Ethics.  All prosecutors are by law subject to the Supreme Court Rules regarding the conduct of all attorneys.
See: KRS 11A.015 Agency exempt from chapter if law or administrative regulation creates its code of ethics.
An agency that is directed by statute to adopt a code of ethics shall be exempt from KRS Chapter 11A upon the effective date of an Act of the General Assembly creating the agency's code of ethics or upon the effective date of an administrative regulation that creates the agency's code of ethics.
  The EBEC advisory opinions do not explain how KRS 11A.015 does not apply to prosecutors including the Attorney General.
The Bartley lawsuit says that the EBEC, is :
'Äú'ĶAttempting to rewrite the statute which must be done by a legislative body not a legislatively created agency.'Ä?¬†
The lawsuit points out that:
'Äú'ĶKRS Chapter 11A 'Ķdoes not list Commonwealth'Äôs Attorneys as covered entities.'Ä?
'ÄúThe Commission is attempting to enlarge the scope of its function beyond the specific language of KRS 11A contrary to law.'Ä?
Barley requests that the reviewing court:
¬†'Äú'Ķdeclare that Executive Branch Ethics Commission Advisory Opinion 06-03 be declared void and that the Executive Branch Ethics Commission be estopped and restrained from enforcing it'Ķ'Ä?.
The following Attorney General's Opinion does not have the force of law inherent in a statute of a court decision, but it is equal in status with an Advisory Opinion of the Executive Branch Ethics Commission.
See OAG 05-009:
November 28, 2005
Subject:                       Whether Commonwealth's Attorneys are covered by the provisions of KRS 11A
Requested by:              Hon. Linda Tally Smith, Commonwealth's Attorney, 54th Judicial Circuit, President of the Commonwealth's Attorneys Association
Written by:                  Janet M. Graham
                                    Assistant Deputy Attorney General
Syllabus:                      Commonwealth's Attorneys are not covered by the provisions of KRS 11A.
Statutes construed:     KRS 11A et seq.
Opinion of the Attorney General
In 1993, the Executive Branch Ethics Commission (the 'ÄúCommission'Ä?) issued Advisory Opinion 93-7 that held that Commonwealth'Äôs Attorneys are not subject to the provisions of KRS 11A.¬† In this opinion, the Commission stated, 'Äú[A]s elected officials under the state constitution, neither Commonwealth nor County Attorneys are deemed employees or public servants of the executive branch.'Ä?
In the spring of 2005, the Commission gave notice that it proposed to reverse this prior opinion and adopt draft Ethics Advisory Opinion 05-03.  This draft advisory opinion states that Commonwealth's Attorneys are subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 11A.  A group of Commonwealth's Attorneys met with the Commission staff and the full Commission to discuss the issues surrounding the reversal of the prior opinion. On March 29, 2005, Commonwealth's Attorney Linda Tally Smith requested an Attorney General's opinion regarding the following two questions:
1.      Whether Commonwealth's Attorneys are Executive Branch employees that should be subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 11A; and
2.      Whether the jurisdiction of the Executive Branch Ethics Commission extends to entities such as Commonwealth's Attorneys that are not specifically named in KRS Chapter 11A.
During the meeting with the full Commission, the Commission members expressed an interest in receiving the Attorney General's opinion on these issues prior to final agency action on this matter.
In order to answer both of the questions posed, it is necessary to determine the General Assembly's intent regarding whether Commonwealth's Attorneys are covered by the provisions of KRS 11A.  Determining the legislative intent involves an examination of applicable statutes in conjunction with applying traditional rules of statutory construction.
The requirements of KRS 11A are imposed upon 'Äúofficers'Ä? and 'Äúpublic servants'Ä? in the executive branch of state government.[1] ¬†KRS 11A.010 provides an exhaustive list of who are considered officers and public servants.¬† Nowhere are Commonwealth'Äôs Attorneys mentioned.¬† If the General Assembly meant to include Commonwealth'Äôs Attorneys in this list of covered officers, it clearly could have done so.¬† The fact that it did not evidences an intent that Commonwealth'Äôs Attorneys are not covered.¬†
There is a longstanding rule of statutory construction that provides that the enumeration of particular items excludes other items that are not specifically mentioned.¬† See Commonwealth of Kentucky Board of Claims v. Harris, 59 S.W.3d 896 (Ky. 2001).¬† According to Kentucky'Äôs highest court, 'ÄúLogic and experience developed the maxim expressio unius est exclusion alterius,–'ÄėThe enumeration of particular things excludes the idea of something else not mentioned.'Äô This is a primary rule of statutory construction.'Ä?¬† Bloemer v. Turner, 137 S.W.2d 387, 390 (Ky. 1939) quoting Hughes v. Wallace, 118 S.W. 324 (Ky. 1909).¬† By specifically naming a long list of persons who are covered by 11A but excluding Commonwealth'Äôs Attorneys from this list, the General Assembly clearly did not intend these provisions to apply to Commonwealth'Äôs Attorneys.
Moreover, by attempting to include Commonwealth'Äôs Attorneys under KRS 11A.010, the Commission would, in effect, have to rewrite the statute to include them.¬† This is something not even a Court is empowered to do.¬† A Court 'Äúis not at liberty to add or subtract from the legislative enactment nor discover meaning not reasonably ascertainable from the language used.'Ä?¬† City of Covington v. Kenton County, 149 S.W.3d 358 (Ky. 2004) (emphasis added).¬† The statute is plain on its face and does not list Commonwealth'Äôs Attorneys as covered entities under the statute.¬†
Also, the addition of language to a statute is particularly improper if it expands the power of an administrative agency.  The Executive Branch Ethics Commission is an administrative agency with certain enumerated powers. As with any administrative agency, the legislature has delegated discrete and specific powers to the Commission and has withheld powers that it did not wish to delegate. An administrative agency cannot amend, alter or enlarge the terms of a legislative enactment. See Roppel v. Shearer, 321 S.W.2d 36 (Ky. 1959).  By attempting to cover Commonwealth's Attorneys within the Executive Branch Ethics Code, the Commission would be attempting to enlarge the scope of its enabling statute.
There is longstanding authority in Kentucky that courts will strictly construe the authority granted to administrative agencies as expressed in their enabling statutes.¬† 'ÄúAdministrative agencies are creatures of statute, and as such the statute must warrant any exercise of authority which they claim.'Ä?¬† Curtis v. Belden Electronic Wire & Cable, 760 S.W.2d 97, 99 (Ky. App. 1988).¬†¬† 'ÄúAny doubts concerning the existence or extent of an administrative agency'Äôs power should be resolved against the agency.'Ä?¬† United Sign, Ltd. v. Commonwealth, 44 S.W.3d 794, 798 (Ky. App. 2000).¬†
In Custard Insurance Adjusters v. Aldridge, 57 S.W. 3d 284 (Ky. 2001), the Kentucky Supreme Court adjudicated a case involving the jurisdiction of another administrative agency, the Department of Workers Claims.¬† The question presented to the Court was whether the Department of Workers Claims properly exercised jurisdiction in a case involving a resident of Indiana that was injured while working in Kentucky. Id. at 285-286.¬† In holding that the Department did not have jurisdiction, the Court noted, 'ÄúThe jurisdiction of an administrative agency extends only to those matters that are delegated to it by the legislature.'Ä?¬† Id. at 287.
Moreover, another factor weighing against KRS 11A'Äôs application to Commonwealth'Äôs Attorneys is the fact that the legislature provided for specific direction regarding conflicts of interest and ethical considerations in KRS Chapter 15.¬† In contrast, the more general provisions in KRS 11A, which relate to all executive branch employees, are inapplicable to the specific prosecutorial duties of Commonwealth'Äôs Attorneys. ¬†It is a longstanding rule of statutory construction that 'Äú[a] specific statute controls over a more general statute.'Ä?¬† Commonwealth Board of Examiners of Psychology v. Funk, 84 S.W.3d 92 (Ky. 2002).
¬†When it enacted KRS 15.700 et seq., the General Assembly built safeguards into the prosecutorial system both in its administrative framework and its specific statutes directed toward conflict of interest situations.¬† KRS Chapter 15 establishes the Unified Prosecutorial System ('ÄúUPS'Ä?), comprised of independently elected Commonwealth'Äôs Attorneys and County Attorneys and their staffs. The administration of the UPS system is handled by the Prosecutors Advisory Council and its staff.¬† KRS 15.705.¬† The Prosecutors Advisory Council consists of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the Governor.¬† The members are: the Attorney General, three (3) Commonwealth'Äôs Attorneys, three (3) County Attorneys and two (2) citizen members.¬† KRS 15.705 (2).¬† The Attorney General serves as Chairman of the Council and is denominated the 'Äúchief prosecutor'Ä? of the Commonwealth. The Unified Prosecutorial System was created 'Äúto encourage cooperation among law enforcement offices and to provide for the general supervision of criminal justice throughout the Commonwealth.'Ä?¬† KRS 15.700.¬†
In addition to the protections created by the involvement of the Prosecutors Advisory Council and the Attorney General, the General Assembly also enacted a detailed and intricate system to deal with potential conflicts of interest that may confront prosecutors in their handling of criminal cases. Specifically, KRS 15 provides detailed guidelines on how prosecutors, the Prosecutors Advisory Council and the Attorney General are to address these ethical issues.  First, KRS 15.733 provides a series of criteria that mandate when a prosecutor must disqualify himself/herself from prosecuting a case on the basis of a conflict of interest.[2]  Among these mandatory disqualifications are when the prosecutor, his spouse or his immediate family has a financial interest in the proceeding, is an officer, director or trustee of a party to the proceeding or has an interest that could be substantially affected.  If the prosecutor is disqualified, the Attorney General appoints a special prosecutor to handle the proceeding.  KRS 15.733(4).  Additionally, if the prosecutor fails to disqualify himself, there is still another safeguard built into the statutory scheme.  If the Prosecutors Advisory Council believes that a prosecutor has a conflict of interest, the Council may itself disqualify the prosecutor and authorize the Attorney General to supersede him for the purpose of prosecuting criminal cases.  KRS 15.715(1).[3].
  In addition to the powers denominated above, the Prosecutors Advisory Council has the power to hold hearings on any matters within its jurisdiction, including any prosecutorial ethics issues that it chooses to address.  KRS 15.707 grants the Council the authority to issue subpoenas and require the attendance of witnesses and the production of such records for investigation of any matter reasonably necessary.  The subpoenas may be signed and oaths administered by any member of the Council.  KRS 15.707.[4]  Thus, KRS 15 contains specific statutory directives regarding ethical consideration related to prosecutorial practice.
For the reasons outlined above, Commonwealth's Attorneys are not subject to the provisions of KRS 11A or the jurisdiction of the Executive Branch Ethics Commission.
                                                            Gregory D. Stumbo
                                                            Attorney General
                                                            Janet M. Graham
                                                            Assistant Deputy Attorney General
(2) Any prosecuting attorney shall disqualify himself in any proceeding in which he or his spouse, or a member of his immediate family either individually or as a fiduciary:(a) Is a party to the proceeding, or an officer, director, or trustee of a party;(b) Is acting as a lawyer in the proceeding;
(c) Is known by the prosecuting attorney to have an interest that could be affected by the outcome of the proceeding;
(d) Is to the prosecuting attorney's knowledge likely to be a material witness in the proceeding;(e) Has served in private practice or government service, other than as a prosecuting attorney, as a lawyer or rendered a legal opinion in the matter in controversy;
(f) Has a financial interest in the subject matter in controversy or in a party to the proceeding, or any other interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the proceeding.(3) Any prosecuting attorney may be disqualified by the court in which the proceeding is presently pending, upon a showing of actual prejudice.
(4) In the event that a prosecuting attorney is disqualified, he shall certify such fact in writing to the Attorney General who may direct another Commonwealth's attorney or county attorney or an assistant attorney general as a special prosecutor to represent the Commonwealth in that proceeding.
(3) If the Attorney General's petition to disqualify the local prosecutor was sustained by the Circuit Court, the Attorney General shall file and prosecute a complaint against the local prosecutor pursuant to KRS 61.120.
The Prosecutors Advisory Council shall have the power to issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of such witnesses and the production of such records, books, papers, and documents as it may deem necessary for investigation of any matter that it is authorized to consider or reasonably necessary therefor. Subpoenas may be signed and oaths administered by any member of the council. Subpoenas so issued shall be served by any sheriff, constable, police officer, or other peace officer at the request of the council, and a return of subpoena shall be made to the council in the same manner as similar process in the Circuit Court. Any person who refuses to testify, testifies falsely, or fails to appear when subpoenaed, or fails or refuses to produce documents, records, or other such material when subpoenaed, or fails or refuses to serve a subpoena or execute a return thereon, upon citation by the Franklin Circuit Court and after hearing by the court, shall be subject to the same order and penalties to which persons before that court are subject. Any Circuit Court, upon application of the council or the Attorney General, may compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of documents, records, or other such material, and the giving of testimony before the council.  (Enact. Acts 1990, ch. 419, § 3, effective


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Outdoor advertisements can be made more effective by singling out the trigger moments in TV commercials and displaying these sections in outdoor mediums.
This was established after an experiment was conducted across the US using 60TV commercials. The most intriguing moments on these commercials were used on outdoor advertisements with results being that using this approach can increase long term memory by up to 42%.
When an image is taken out of the most intriguing moment in a TV ad and displayed in OOH, it acts as a replay button enabling the audience to replay the whole commercial and recapture the essence of the advertisement. This makes advertisements more effective than when images are designed independently.
This case proves the application of neuroscience in increasing the returns on investment in marketing. What is needed for effectiveness is to capitalise on the same images used in commercials that have been proven to be more intriguing and captivating. Even though this research was conducted using static images, it is believed that a similar result would be achieved in outdoor media that display moving images.
If well applied, neuromarketing can help to reduce the cost of advertisement dramatically and increase the returns on marketing expenses.


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As of 2015, the Avianca contact number for the United States is 1-800-2842-622 and 1-866-998-3357 for telephone service for callers who are hearing impaired. The company also operates both a Canadian and Mexican call center in the North American region.
Avianca customers who have trouble with their baggage, such as it being missing, damaged or delayed, can also call the United States Avianca baggage center at 1-877-428-4478. Avianca is a Latin American airline and operates 98 direct flight destinations in 26 countries. The airline is also part of the Star Alliance and operates a fleet of 168 airplanes of various sizes.


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WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Tony Stewart pulled out of the NASCAR race at Watkins Glen Sunday, 12 hours after the three-time champion struck and killed a sprint car driver who had climbed from his car and was on the darkened dirt track trying to confront Stewart during a race in upstate New York.
Greg Zipadelli, competition director for Stewart-Haas Racing, said at a news conference that Stewart '"feels strongly'" about not racing Sunday following Kevin Ward Jr.'s fatal accident. The decision was an about-face for the organization, which had said when the track opened that Stewart would be behind the wheel of his No. 14 Chevrolet when the green flag waved.
'"We gave Tony some time to sleep on it. He feels strongly this is the right thing to do," Zipadelli said. "All you can do is what you feel is right, and we feel this is right. We get through today and do it the best we can as a group.
'"He's going through a tough time. It's emotional for him."
Regan Smith will drive Stewart's car instead in the Cheez-It 355.
Ward had crashed following contact with Stewart one lap earlier and got out of his car as it was stopped along the fence. Video of the incident showed Ward walking from his crashed car onto the racing surface as cars circled by, and, as he gestured at Stewart's passing car, he was struck.
Authorities questioned Stewart but said no criminal charges were imminent. Stewart traveled to Watkins Glen International following police questioning.
Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero said Stewart was "visibly shaken" and had been cooperative in the investigation. Authorities were asking spectators and others to turn over any video they recorded of the crash.
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A purge of the federal cabinet appears imminent as President Goodluck Jonathan prepares to send a list of ministerial nominees to the Senate next week for confirmation.
Although the plan is ostensibly to fill the vacancies created by the exit of some ministers,there were indications last night that the President might drop more ministers to make way for the incoming ones.
12 vacancies currently exist in the cabinet.
The slots are those of Kebbi, Sokoto, the North East, the South West, Kaduna, Kano, South South, Jigawa, Akwa Ibom, Osun, Niger and Borno.
However, the actual number of the ministerial nominees to be sent to the Senate was kept secret last night.
Some members of the cabinet, especially those said to have scored low on President Jonathan's ministers performance card, are now gripped by fear.
The fate of Aviation Minister Stella Oduah was shaky last night following pressure on the President either to drop or retain her.
The report of the Administrative Panel on the N225m bullet-proof cars scandal at the National Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will play a key role in determining her fate,it was gathered.
The panel was chaired by the immediate past Head of Service of the Federation (HoS), Sali Bello Isa.
Other members of the panel were the National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki, and Air Vice Marshal Dick Iruenebere.
But contrary to expectations in some quarters, Minister of State for Education, Mr. Nyesom Wike,stands a good chance of remaining in office.
Wike may, however, leave the cabinet either in June or July to pursue his governorship ambition in Rivers State.
Some of the new hands likely to come on board include the Chairman, Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, Engr. Olajide Adeniji; ex-Governor Boni Haruna; Senator Umar Gada (Sokoto); ex-Speaker Umar Ghali Na'aba (Kano); ex-Governor Abdulkadir Kure (Niger).
It was gathered that some ministers may be asked to go based on either poor performance or political expediency.
But the actual number was kept under wraps as at press time.
A Presidency source said: "The President might drop some ministers owning to either poor performance or political expediency.
"The role of Wike in Rivers State crisis has earned him a retention ticket from the President because the minister is seen as fighting a 'strategic' cause."
On the fate of Oduah, the source said: "It is still shaky because the President is under pressure from pro and anti-forces. Oduah has also succeeded in making the presidency to believe that she is being persecuted for politics sake.
"I think the report of the Administrative Panel will go a long way to give direction on the President's decision on Oduah."
Besides the sack of nine ministers a few months ago, there are three other vacancies occasioned by the removal of Mohammed Haliru Bello as Minister of Defence and Inuwa Abdulkadir as Minister of Youth Development, as well as the resignation of Dr. Ali Pate as Minister of State for Health.
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Photo from McDuffee family, one of Gabriel's descendants. "Thanks so much!"
"Uncle Gabriel joined the Kentucky Militia and served in the "War of 1812" in Canada. After the war was over..... they just turned the soldiers loose. He walked back to Kentucky. When he arrived home, his family thought he must be dead, but they heard him out in the woods hollering one evening. He asked them to bring water out there so he could take a bath and put on new clothes - clean clothes, as he was covered with body lice. Of course, everyone was happy that he was alive!
After that he came to Rush County (1826), then some time later he went to Virginia and studied under Alexander Campbell. Gabriel became quite a famous preacher in the community. He died January 26, 1864 and a funeral was held across the road here in the grove. But, since he died in the winter time when it was too cold to have a funeral, they held a funeral the next summer in the woods across the road here - west of Arlington Cemetery". family gedcom
(Note: The great Indian Chief, Tecumsah, was killed in battle 5 October 1813 in the "Battle of the Thames", Canada, while fighting with the British. Our family records had previously indicated that Gabriel was involved that battle, however, Gabriel did not enlist until 10 September 1814, as you can see below. I believe this story was handed down for generations and the story became blurred. So, Gabriel did not fight in the "Battle of the Thames" as previously described and I have deleted that statement in the above first paragraph).
This War has been called the "Forgotten War", but it is interesting to review what was going on between our new United States and Britain. For more information, go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_1812
WAR OF 1812 RECORDS: Capt. Memorial Forrest's Company of Infantry, 16th Regiment, Kentucky Militia. Gabriel served between Sept. 10, 1814 & Feb. 17, 1815. Bounty land warrants (2).
24th Congress No. 1437 1st Session
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, February 16, 1836
A Memorial and Joint Resolution of the State of Indiana to Congress, on the subject of granting a bounty in land to the organized militiamen, mounted militiamen, and rangers, of the last war.
Your memorialists, the general assembly of the State of Indiana, would respectfully represent: That justice to the organized militiamen, mounted militiamen, and rangers, who so successfully protected the frontiers of Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, during the last war with Great Britain, demands from the general government some additional remuneration to the small pittance allowed them in the act under which they patriotically enrolled themselves. Your memorialists are aware that this subject has been brought before your honorable body during the last session of Congress by the State of Illinois. With the views expressed by that State, in her memorial, your memorialists most fully accord. We, therefore, ask for the passage of an act providing that each commissioned officer, non-commissioned officer, and soldier, of the organized militiamen, mounted militiamen, and rangers, who entered the service of the United States under the several acts of Congress, providing for the defense of the frontier during the late war with Great Britain, and who was regularly discharged, shall be allowed, under such regulations as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, 100 acres of land, as a bounty from the United States: the said and to be entered at the land office, and selected out of any of the unappropriated land of the United States which may be subject to sale at private entry; and providing, also, that the legal representatives of such soldier or officer, who may not be living at the passage of the law, shall be entitled to the same number of acres.
Approved, February 5, 1836
This letter by Uncle Gabriel was written during the Civil War. This letter speaks volumes regarding Uncle Gabriel's deep emotions and love for his children, grandchildren, and country. Read and listen to his passionate words in this letter.... He died in 1864, Rush Co., Indiana
November 4, 1861
To My Dear Children:
"I once more write you a few lines feeling as a father a deep solicitude for your welfare not having received any communication from you, since you wrote to your sister, "Delphy" (Priscilla Philadelphia), and knowing that our country is still drenched in blood and still raging higher and higher and will rage until rebellion is crushed out of our once happy country and southern Toryism destroyed! Many of our friends are now in arms and on the battlefield and many more ready to march at the sound of the trumpet. There is not a family in these bounds but has some noble sons or husbands or brothers in the service.
Your sister, Ursula, was here and she told me that her three oldest sons* are gone for three years. Your cousin, John Evans, has been a captain in western Virginia for three months, and I feel the blood of "1812" run warm in my veins! "Put down rebellion is the motto and save"! If you care not for me, let me know how my poor little grandchildren are and how they are getting along and whether the secessionists has killed them or no, and whether they trouble your country yet or whether they are all driven out or no, for your country is destined to be the home of the brave and the land of the free!
I must close. Crops are good, health is good, and all is life and bustle for the Union!"
Gabriel Columbus McDuffe
* Ursula's sons: Sylvester M. Ballard, Chapman Ballard, & Columbus Ballard - Indiana Infantry http://www.civilwar.nps.gov/cwss/
To my son Gabriel Newton and wife Angeline, with little Benny, Sissy and all:
"The cause of Christianity never was known to prosper as fast as it now does. The church at Burlington (Arlington, Indiana) numbers 250. All over the land, they are coming in by the hundreds, and in Kentucky by the thousands, and Missouri by the thousands".Gabriel Columbus McDuffe
"In the late 1850's, Gabriel Newton, his wife Angeline, and their two small children headed west to the Kaw Valley near Lawrence in the Kansas territory. Elder McDuffee feared for their lives, for Kansas was now being settled by both northern abolitionists and southern slave holders, and the frontier had its usual rough necks. August, 1863: Quantrill led about 300 rough necks out of Missouri and they burned over 200 buildings in Lawrence. The raiders killed 150 and wounded 30 more Lawrence citizens. Many of the men of Lawrence hid or dressed in women's clothes to avoid the raiders. Little Ben was only eight years old at the time (1863), but he recalled that his Dad, Gabriel Newton, got ready to go into town that humid day to help fight the raiders when they rode past the McDuffee farm.The family feared for their safety and hid in the tall August corn fields which also hid the farm house from view. One of the raiders fell from his horse and was hurt badly. Gabriel Newton took him in and nursed him all night, but he died the next morning.
A negro slave of a neighbor came riding to their farm to warn that the 'Bushwackers' would come ahead of the Army and kill and burn buildings! Angeline was cooking a kettle of soup, and when she saw the 'bushwackers', she asked them in and fed them. Most were just young boys and had nothing but hardtack and coffee beans. Each one poured a little pile of coffee beans on the table before they left, and because of her kindness, Angeline had saved her family". family papers
After serving in the "War of 1812", Uncle Gabriel studied religion under Alexander Campbell (whose father Thomas was from Antrim, Ireland) who founded the Disciples of Christ at Bethany, Virginia. In Indiana, Uncle Gabriel was an elder and pastor in the Christian Church and was responsible for organizing the Christian Church at Arlington in September, 1835; also the Big Flatrock Christian Church east of Gowdy in April, 1851; and was a pioneer minister of the Plum Creek Christian Church. He was also a teacher in the early schools. family gedcom
HISTORY: In 1845, the early settlers of the community around the present Big Flatrock Church began having church services in homes in the neighborhood. Interest grew and when weather permitted, they would gather in the grove across the road from where the church now stands. The pioneers kept working together until April of 1852 when they appealed for help from the Little Flatrock Christian Church in organizing a church. Gabriel McDuffee (McDuffe) was the minister; the first elders were Elias T. Hilligoss and William T. Hardy; the first deacons were Samuel G. Piper, Gideon Corey, Ethan A. Willey and James Hardwick, Sr.
In the fall of 1852 the church building was started. This was a slow process, because all the timber had to be worked by hand. The carpenter was Sexton Layton, contractor, assisted by Gideon Corey, William Parsons, Henry McRoberts, Arthur Layton and George Willey. The lumber was sawed by Calvin Hungerford, Sr. The shingles were made on the ground; the flooring and finishing were made and planned by hand. In the summer of 1856, the building was completed (see above picture). In the meantime the congregation grew and the charter membership was about 35. The first building was used until 1906 when slight remodeling was done and new seats were added.
BIG FLATROCK CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Rushville, Indiana
"It's a great thing to rally souls to the cross of Christ!" - Knowles Shaw
One of the the greatest evangelists and hymn writers of the 19th century got his start at Big Flatrock Christian Church. Having grown up in the neighborhood, Knowles Shaw became a charter member and preached his first sermon in the church. Known as "The Singing Evangelist" he is credited for bringing over 20,000 souls to Christ and for writing over 100 hymns, the most famous being - "Bringing In the Sheaves". Big Flatrock Christian Church is a fellowship of disciples of Jesus Christ drawn together by their common faith in Him, commitment to Him, and a love for one another that is evident to all". Rush County records
HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN CHURCH: This demonination was produced out of the Stone-Campbell movement and shares much with the Disciples of Christ (albeit there are differences). It began as a Restoration movement and one of its main founders was Barton Warren Stone. He was a minister of the Cane Ridge Presbyterian Church which hosted the "Cane Ridge Revival 1801", in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Two years later, he and four other ministers pulled out of the Presbyterian church - it was also known as the New Light Church. By 1826, this church had approximately 15,000 members. Alexander Campbell was an early leader, a former Baptist who disagreed with them on baptism. By 1830, he separated from the Baptist Church. What started as one denomination split into three distinct bodies: Christian (Disciples of Christ), Christian Church, and the Church of Christ. family gedcom
More information can be found about Alexander Campbell, Thomas Campbell, Barton Warren Stone, and Walter Scott at this website: http://www.cccdisciples.org/ACampbell.html
The following paragraph relates to Alexander Campbell, who in the 1780's lived in Bethany, Washington County, PA.:
Raccoon Church was first built in 1781 and is one of the oldest churches in Western Pennsylvania. During Rev. Moses Allen's pastorate (1817 - 1838), Alexander Campbell, the founder of the sect of Campbellites or "Disciples Church", who at that time lived in Bethany, Washington Co., PA., attempted to organize a society in accordance with his particular belief within the bounds of Raccoon Church. He and his followers had held religious services many times, and succeeded in gathering quite an audience before Rev. Allen comprehended the situation. At all of their succeeding meetings, he was present and seated himself just in front of the speaker, and being versatile both by training and his argumentative mind, to respond to the invitations given by the speaker at the close of their religious meeting to refute any doctrinal points set forth. Rev. Allen showed their fallacy in such an effective way that the Campbellites soon ceased to hold meetings within the area where Presbyterianism was so ably defended.
Chapter 7: "The Presbyterianism of the Ulster Scots, which defined their sense of themselves more than any other single factor, was imported directly from Scotland. Presbyterianism also gave the Ulster Scots a well defined separate identity which, even though changing over time, became the most enduring and visible aspect of their culture as they dispersed across many frontiers. Many features from Lowland Scotland persisted to some degree: 'a fierce spirit of independence and the "dour civility" that accompanied it, religious revivalism and supposititious beliefs and a tradition of political radicalism' inherited from Scottish covenanting tradition.
The intellectual migration between Ireland and Scotland was critical for deepening the Scottish influence on Ulster. The men educated in the Scottish universities were destined to become influential ministers and teachers within their own communities. Scottish-educated clergy were central to such fundamental developments in Ulster as 'New Light' Presbyterianism, which stressed individual conscience and personal conviction in religion rather than human-made structures or texts.
The Ulster Scot emigrants to America deserve to be considered as one distinctive element in the more general Scottish diaspora of the 18th century. Plainly Ulster was not simply another Scotland. 'Scottishness' varied between areas of heavy Scots settlement, such as north Down and south Antrim, and those of lighter concentration, like south Armagh, west Derry, and east Donegal. Equally, the depth of the Scottish link naturally might vary between recent immigrants and those of much earlier periods. That, too, would alter after movement to America. The Ulster Scots had 'a restless, hybrid, continuously evolving culture' reflecting a mobile people who had migrated first to Ireland and thereafter across the Atlantic. However, an integral factor in their distinctive subculture was their Scottish roots"!
"Scotland's Empire" by T. M. Devine
The information below was written by a present-day descendant of Robert & Rachel, through their son, Gabriel. This information was sent to the Kentucky Historical Society in 1992. Much of the information is correct. Incidentally, it is very hard to find our family information because when our McDuffe family came to America the name took on a new spelling - from McDuffe to McDuffey, McDuffee & McDuffie. Apart from DNA testing, we cannot be sure in our research that we have the right family (unless we find a signature) - or good information. However, this information is from a present-day descendant, but with whom I cannot presently locate, or collaborate with, on the information or even update it from 1992 - but here it is:
"It seems they went their separate ways. Part of the McDuffie family resented the institution of slavery and headed north from the Carolinas. The rest of the McDuffie's stayed in the south with their newly acquired slaves. We can only guess at the emotional disagreements this split in the family caused.
Regardless of whether Robert was born in Scotland or not, we do know that his wife, Rachel, was from Scotland. The marriage to Robert was Rachel's second marriage. She was married to a man named Murlie who was killed by the Indians!
Robert & Rachel were the original land owners and built a log cabin in the wilderness along the banks of Beaver Creek in what was then Bourbon Co., Kentucky, which was later subdivided to make Harrison County. The wilderness that Robert & Rachel and their three children found was full of game of all kinds - including bear. There were Indians in the area, many of whom were still on the warpath.
On May 12, 1791, Rachel had her second son, Gabriel C. McDuffie. This was one year before Kentucky became a state. In fact, in 1791, there wasn't even a wagon trail into Kentucky, only a pack horse trail that wound through deep and dark forests, that made many a pioneer family easy pickings for the Indians. The pack trail started near Cumberland Gap and was one of the few ways to reach Kentucky at the time.
Gabriel C. McDuffie grew into manhood along the banks of Beaver Creek. He married Priscilla Evans on Thursday, February 13, 1812. Priscilla was born in neighboring Bourbon Co., KY. on September 20, 1790. She was the daughter of Walter Evans of Virginia and her mother was Ursulla Herriott. Gabriel was raised among a large family of McDuffie children which included his older brother, Robert, Jr., five years his senior, and younger brothers and sisters, Fielding, Enoch, James, Rachel and Nancy.
Gabriel and Priscilla's first child was a baby girl named Rachel, named after Gabriel's mother. She was born January 25, 1813. The couple's second child was another girl named Ursulla, after Priscilla's mother. She was born November 16, 1814. Gabriel was not home during the birth. He had enlisted in Capt. Memorial Forrest's Company of Kentucky Volunteer Militia in September, 1814. Gabriel was directly under the command of Lt. Col. Andrew Porter. Porter's regiment had 990 men, Forrest's company had 101 men. Gabriel and other volunteers traveled either by foot or on horseback to the rendezvous at Cincinnati, Ohio, some 65 miles away. Then the regiment marched north to Detroit on the Canadian border for the remainder of the War of 1812. The War was soon over, but Gabriel had quickly made Sergeant on November 1, 1814, and was discharged in March 1815 in time for the spring planting. Gabriel had earned $44.00 for his four months of duty and also received $1.41 in travel pay for the four days journey between Cincinnati and Harrison Co., KY.
Now Gabriel could see his new baby, Ursulla, for the first time and tell his family abut the rich lands in Indiana territory that he had marched through. Surely this was a determining factor for many of the McDuffie's to move further north into newly formed Rush County, Indiana, in the 1820's. While Gabriel was away with the Militia, proud grandparents, Robert & Rachel, and other members of the family helped Priscilla with the new baby, Ursulla, and her two-year old sister, Rachel. Gabriel and Priscilla's family grew with the years to include five daughters and three sons: Polly, born Sept. 30, 1817; Priscilla, born Feb. 28, 1820; Nancy, born Aug. 29, 1823; Joshua Columbus, born Nov. 18, 1825; Gabriel Newton (called Newton), born Feb. 20, 1828; and Walter Evans, born in 1831.
The Indians had been driven out of southern Indiana by 1820 and Rush County was opened for the first time for white settlement in that year. Part of the McDuffie family moved north to Rush Co., in the fall of 1826. Gabriel and his family and brothers, Robert, Jr. and Enoch, while Robert, Sr., now close to 70, chose to stay on his acreage along Beaver Creek in Harrison Co., KY until his death around 1830. Rush County was now the new frontier. Game was plentiful, and a favorite past time was squirrel hunting. Gabriel became one of the first original land owners in Rush Co. on November 28, 1829.
Gabriel became one of the first school teachers in Rush County. He studied the ideas of Alexander Campbell and his Disciples of Christ and spent time as a circuit riding minister to several Christian Churches in Rush County. The Christian Church at Arlington (then called Burlington) was organized in September 1835 by Elder Gabriel C. McDuffie at a meeting held at the house of John Six. Among those subscribing their names to the articles of association was Thomas Collins, who was chosen Deacon. About 19 adults made up the founding members of the new church. For the first seven years, the members met in houses of the members, in barns, or in the wooded grove as weather permitted. Then in 1842, a little crude log structure was built. It was used for 10 years. By 1852, membership was large enough to warrant a 25 ft by 30 ft building, which was built by the members themselves."
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