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94 N. Main Street, Jasper, GA - (706) 253-2457
By Jeff Anderson
The need for an emergency management plan during and following a disaster is not only necessary, it's basically mandated, since the state requires the county to have a plan in place in order to receive monies for disaster relief assistance.
That's a good thing; a plan should be in place in order to give an organizational template to those in charge of dealing with or preventing impending chaos. The current version of Pickens County's plan was passed in 1997, and it is quite frankly an affront to the Constitution of the United States of America.
Recently Coweta County proposed a new Emergency Management Ordinance. The new EMO gave the county the ability to regulate firearms. Since it is illegal under the Georgia pre-emption law for a county to regulate firearms, the ordinance was revised thanks to a friendly letter from GeorgiaCarry.Org. A few weeks later Fannin County proposed its own new EMO, identical to Coweta's, absent the firearm language.
This suggests a new GEMA EMO model is being spread about, probably in the same way Pickens got its 1997 ordinance, since several counties have the same EMO as ours.
Take a look at this portion of the EMO currently on the books in Pickens County, which does not differ much from the new EMO model currently being shopped around by GEMA through the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG):
Pickens County's 1997 EMO specifically Sec. 22-34. - Powers during an emergency or disaster.
Seizing or taking for temporary use, any private property for the protection of the public;
Selling, lending, giving, or distributing all or any such property or supplies among the inhabitants of the county and maintaining a strict accounting of property or supplies distributed and for funds received for such property or supplies;
Can you believe that language has been on the books here for 15 years? This gives the Pickens County Emergency Management Agency {consisting of the Pickens County Commissioner and the mayors of cities} the ability to seize then sell, lend, give, or distribute private property.
Think about that for a moment. Your stuff - your canned goods, Solo cups, water, ammo, gold, or whatever - can be seized and sold, lent, given, or distributed "among the inhabitants of the county" under the guise of "protection of the public." Are you getting all this?
What good is selling my "stuff" going to accomplish for the county in a disaster? It's a silly question. The true question is why the county was allowed to seize my private property in the first place. What can we do, you ask?
There is some good news out of all this. Fannin County's Commission has scrapped the latest GEMA template and has drafted an all new one. They are also having a group of citizens look it over and make recommendations to make it better. I have seen the working version, and it appears to be something I would like Pickens County to examine and consider adopting once complete.
Now I'm not saying that if we don't correct this that the county will come take all your stuff during a disaster. I don't think it will, but the very idea, the very thought that this is even on the books in my county, or in Georgia, or anywhere in America is wrong and needs to be rectified. What would our founding fathers think of an ordinance that "legalizes" illegal seizure? They would easily recognize this as the tyranny they fought to escape.
Why has it taken us 15 years to notice this injustice in our own backyard?
[Jeff Anderson, a carpenter by trade, has called Pickens County home for over two decades.
He is also the Central Mountain Representative for GeorgiaCarry.Org and is available to speak on Gun Rights.]


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SAN DIEGO - East Coast transplants like to complain that laid-back San Diegans are eternally unruffled. But at City Hall, at least, this stereotype is no longer operative.
A few weeks ago, the mayor hurled a two-word epithet at his chief rival in a private moment at a debate. The embattled city attorney ordered a reporter to seek counseling. And a city spokesman's obscenity-laced e-mail about labor unions spawned a lawsuit from an employee who says he was fired for reporting the foul language.
The reason for all the hostility? After flirting with bankruptcy and having to slash municipal services, the nation's eighth largest city faces a blizzard of legal and financial challenges. On top of all this, it's still recovering from 2007's devastating wildfires and landslides.
The challenge now lies in finding common ground. "There's this general sense of disgust with City Hall," says Republican strategist Cynthia Vicknair. "Most people understand that the city's in trouble, but they really don't know what to do about it."
Nearly the entire city leadership is up for grabs during the June primary election, but neither the politicians nor the public are talking much about a unified purpose. Instead, anger seems to be the common currency.
Legal problems, including numerous indictments, dog the city, as does a pension-fund deficit estimated as high as $2 billion. The current mayor and former police chief, Jerry Sanders, won in 2005 amid a flurry of corruption scandals.
The only major rival facing Sanders now is another Republican, millionaire businessman Steve Francis.
The politics of the mayoral race notwithstanding, San Diego is no longer the Republican bastion that made it a favorite of both Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Immigration has transformed the city, which now has more Democrats than Republicans.
Candidates are trying to appeal to voters of both parties, although critics on the left accuse them both of hiding their true colors. "It's an election between the right and the far right," complains community college professor Jim Miller, coauthor of a book on San Diego's corrupt history.
Mr. Sanders, for his part, alienated unions with talk of privatizing city services. But he impressed liberals and made a national stir when he tearfully acknowledged his daughter's sexual orientation and became a supporter of gay marriage.
The mayor is known as a mild-mannered, even dull politician. But his recent outburst at Francis may actually help him, says University of California at San Diego political science professor Thad Kousser.
"It's not like Howard Dean's scream," he said. "It's not making people worry that our mayor is overly emotional and unbalanced. It shows he's taking this seriously."
Mr. Francis, running on a campaign of reform, has flooded local airwaves with ads. "There will finally be a mayor that developers can't buy," says one ad.
Voters are paying attention. Five to ten years ago, San Diegans worried about growth, traffic, and crime, says Republican pollster John Nienstedt. But this year, he says, the city's financial straits are top priority.
The city of 1.3 million continues to function, but residents are noticing cutbacks in everything from library and pool hours to street upkeep.
"If there's one thing San Diegans will complain about, it's the condition of the streets, sidewalks broken and streets not being repaired," says Ms. Vicknair, the Republican strategist.
Ultimately, the newly elected leaders may have to make decisions about issues such as employee benefits, the privatization of city landmarks like Balboa Park, and new taxes.
"The congenial, go-along-to-get-along attitude is what drifted the city into the financial crisis that it's in," says Vicknair. "What it really needs are some strong leaders who are willing to get out in front and sell people on the big changes that are needed at City Hall."

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Dementia is a broad range of brain diseases that result in reduced brain functioning over time. Dementia patients become more forgetful and lose the ability to solve problems, to care for themselves, to speak and to function on a daily basis. There is no cure for dementia, however, dementia patients lives can be improved with proper diagnosis and care that includes the support of family or other caregivers, proper nutrition, regular physical and mental activity, and good medical care.
A major symptom of dementia is memory loss, although memory loss alone does not mean a person has dementia. Dementia patients have other symptoms as well, such as being disoriented or restless. They may experience loss of speech and neglect personal hygiene. Patients may be unable to follow instructions or they may think they are lost. They may forget to eat, be unable to tell what time it is, and they may forget the people closest to them. Dementia may be accompanied by agitation, loss of inhibitions and depression. Dementia patients may imagine things that never happened or have hallucinations. Dementia progresses at different rates in different people and may be more or less severe in different cases.
Dementia is more common as people age, affecting about 10% of the population at some point in their lives and over half of adults over 85. Risk factors for dementia include high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and obesity. There are different forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease. If dementia is suspected, the patient should see their doctor to determine the severity and stage, and also the type of dementia so that they can begin to receive appropriate care and guidance.
Alzheimer's Disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 50-70% of cases. Although the cause is still unknown, heredity and age are the most common risk factor for Alzheimer's.
One of the earliest signs of Alzheimer's is difficulty remembering things that just happened. Patients may also get lost or have trouble finding words. By contrast, early signs of other forms of dementia may include personality changes and inability to plan and organize.
Family members may notice small behavioral changes during the early stages of Alzheimer's. Some early warning signs of Alzheimer's Disease include:
The Alzheimer's Association provides a helpful checklist for families to use to help their loved one's doctor determine whether diagnostic tests for Alzheimer's Disease might be warranted.
Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia can be managed when the patient has a strong support team and a long-term plan in place. It's important for the primary caregiver, and the patient if they're able, to build a network of support as early as possible. The support team should include doctors, dentist and other medical providers, someone to handle finances, membership in a dementia or Alzheimer's support group, and a relief caregiver network to help the primary caregiver be able to rest and restore themselves from time to time.
There are many ways to get support for coping with caring for a loved one with dementia, including making arrangements with extended family members, adult day care, outpatient and residential facilities, support groups, religious organizations, community services agencies and referral services and home care providers. Whether for occasional respite care or regular daily care, home care providers can provide flexibility and ease the burden of care while allowing your loved one to stay at home in familiar surroundings. A very important consideration for long-term caregivers is to be sure to care for themselves as well as the patient. Both the patient and the caregiver will benefit.


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Zach Britton doesn't feel like a rookie when he's on the mound, and he certainly doesn't pitch like one.
Zach Britton doesn't feel like a rookie when he's on the mound, and he certainly doesn't pitch like one.
Even though he's only five starts into his big league career, the left-hander is already looking like an ace.
Britton allowed one run in six innings to earn his fourth win, Derrek Lee had two hits and scored twice, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Red Sox 4-1 Tuesday night to end Boston's five-game winning streak.
Britton (4-1) became the first rookie starter in franchise history to win four games in April. He has an impressive 2.84 ERA and owns nearly half of Baltimore's nine victories this year.
"So far he's been good. He's handled it pretty well for a guy with limited experience," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "We like the things he's doing right now."
Britton gave up five hits, walked two and struck out two. It was the third time he permitted one run or fewer.
Not only that, but the 23-year-old has the poise of a veteran.
"I really don't get that nervous out there," Britton said. "I don't know what it is. It's not that I have a huge ego or anything. I have a lot of confidence that I can get out of the jams, and if I'm out there getting all worried I think the situations blow up. So I try to take my time and take a couple breaths and get after it."
No rookie starter with the St. Louis Browns or Baltimore Orioles ever won more games in April, but Britton didn't seem to care about his piece of history.
"I think I've gone out there and given this team an opportunity to win every time out, and that's my goal," he said. "It's not about setting a record for wins in a month for a rookie or anything like that. It's not about having a sub-3 ERA. It's about keeping our team in the game every time out, and that's what I am hoping to continue to do."
Britton sure impressed the Red Sox. Left-handed hitter David Ortiz, who went 1 for 2 with a walk against the rookie, said, "He's super-tough on righties. He's a young kid who just come in the league. It seems like he has good stuff. He was hitting 95 (mph)."
Adam Jones drove in two runs for the Orioles, who won for only the third time in 14 games, and Vladimir Guerrero had his first three-hit game since coming to Baltimore as a free agent during the offseason.
After Britton left, Jim Johnson notched four strikeouts in two innings and Kevin Gregg worked a perfect ninth for his third save.
Boston starter Clay Buchholz (1-3) yielded four runs and 12 hits in 6 2-3 innings, his longest outing of the year.
"I thought I threw the ball better tonight than I did in the earlier game (against Oakland) when I got a win out of it," Buchholz said. "I felt like I was throwing all my pitches for strikes. They sat back and hit a couple of good curve balls."
Kevin Youkilis drove in the lone run for the Red Sox, who managed only six hits. Boston had won eight of nine and was vying to reach .500 for the first time this season.
"(Giving up) four runs with the way (Britton) was pitching was too much," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said.
Baltimore ended Boston's run of 19 straight scoreless innings while taking a 1-0 lead in the second. Luke Scott singled, took third on a one-out double by Mark Reynolds and scored when Matt Wieters' bouncer hit first base for a single. Buchholz then struck out Robert Andino and Brian Roberts.
The Orioles used two singles, a walk and a sacrifice fly by Jones to go up 2-0 in the third.
Boston closed to 2-1 in the fourth when Dustin Pedroia singled, advanced on a groundout, stole third and scored on a fly ball by Youkilis.
The Red Sox loaded the bases with two outs in the fifth before Adrian Gonzalez grounded into a fielder's choice.
In the bottom half, Lee and Guerrero singled before Jones hit a run-scoring fly to center. Reynolds chased Buchholz with a sacrifice fly in the seventh.
NOTES: Wieters was 7 for 7 with 11 RBIs with runners in scoring position before grounding out with two on in the seventh. ... Boston starters have a 1.33 ERA over the last 10 games. ... Roberts extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a sixth-inning single. ... Buchholz was 5-2 lifetime against Baltimore and 3-0 in his previous three starts at Camden Yards.


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Fill your empty nest with the promise of new life
If your child has just gone off to college, or left home for their own place, and you have no more kids at home, you can find yourself struggling with unexpected feelings of grief. You may chide yourself : "Nobody died!" Your days can feel empty and without direction. You wonder what the point of your life is, now they have gone…
You raised your children to fly the nest - so why do you feel so sad?
When you start raising a family, empty nests are the last thing on your mind. As you care for them as infants, delighting in their every step, you don't think of them walking away from you. Seeing them through school, you don't think of them learning to do without you. Yes, you may have wonderful dreams of what they will be and do in future - but somehow you manage to skip over the bit where they leave home.
Parenting can fill up all the space in your life
And anyway, raising a family is such an all consuming endeavor, taking all your time and energy, that you really have no time to think about what will happen when they go. You are focused on just getting them there, and don't look beyond.
So it can come as something of a shock to find yourself standing in an empty bedroom (so unusually tidy and clean) with tears running down your cheeks. What is the matter with you?
The empty nest marks the end of an era
The fact is, these reactions are perfectly normal. When a major change occurs in your life, however positive, there are always losses as well as gains. It's wonderful to know that your child is now ready to make their own way in the world. But it means that you lose that special intimacy that belongs to the time of dependence.
It's great that they can now make their own plans and arrangements and shift for themselves. But it means that you need to find something new for you to direct your energies towards, as 'parenting' is no longer required.
Getting used to the empty nest
And when there are losses, it's perfectly normal to grieve for them. Grieving is not a bad thing - it is how we cope with loss, and come to terms with it, and then move on.
So go easy on yourself when you face this watershed in your life. Let yourself feel the sadness, even while you rejoice for your child's progress in life. Set aside time to focus on the memories, rather than letting grief swamp your day. Begin to think about what you would like to do now that you are no longer responsible for them.
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Poaching fruit and storing in syrup is such an old-fashioned way of preserving for the colder month when fresh fruit is hard to come by. My grandma was a master in this fine art and had a cellar full of jam jar treasures. Cherries, apples, plums and of course pears from her garden on to our plate to complement pancakes or rice pudding or as a quick dessert in their own sweet juices.
This recipe is great for the firm winter pears you find these days as they will get soft throughout the cooking process but still keep their shape and won't get too mushy. You can keep the pears in the fridge for some days or freeze them in the syrup to use another day. You also don't need to strain the ginger and lemon peel as they will crystallise in the process and will taste great. The syrup would also be great with other desserts. Think panna cotta or brighten up humble yoghurt for breakfast.
6 ripe but firm pears
3 cups dry white wine (Riesling is great)
1 cup sugar
pinch of salt
knob of ginger
1 lemon (peel and juice)
In a medium pot combine the wine, sugar, salt, lemon peel and juice and julienne of ginger. Simmer over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Peel the pears and add to the liquid. Cover with a lid slightly ajar and simmer for about 15-30 minutes depending on the size of your pears. They are done when easily poked through with a knife. Transfer the pears to a plate and leave to cool. Meanwhile reduce the remaining liquid to a syrup. Boil for about 20 minutes. Serve the pears cold with warm syrup and maybe some ice cream or a dollop of crème Chantilly.


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It's not finished yet, but we're getting there.
I'm using the recommended Loft (color: blanket fort [what??]) and it is lovely, if rather strangely named. The flecks of magenta and blue are perfect.
And with two more charts to go, I think I've found my winter companion. (ETA, Leaves of Grass, that is.)


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North Korea's Deadly Dictator
Season 35 Episode 15 | 54m 47s
Who killed Kim Jong-un's half brother, Kim Jong-nam? What does the murder reveal about the North Korean leader and his regime? As nuclear tensions grow, FRONTLINE examines claims that Kim Jong-un ordered the assassination of his half brother, and sheds light on his broader intentions.
Aired: 10/04/17Video has closed captioning.


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The celebratory mood of the Boston Marathon was shattered as two explosions went off near the finish line. Boston police confirm 2 dead and 23 hurt, according to CNN. Each minute this heartbreaking story continues to unfold, but it is believed that the blasts occurred inside the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, which immediately went on lockdown, reported the Associated Press.
As runners crossed the finish line on Boylston Street at about 2:50 p.m., two loud booms went off, which onlookers say sounded like thunder. Cheri Falgoust, who was waiting for her husband to cross the finish line, told the Wall Street Journal:
I don't know what this building is ... it just blew .... Just a big bomb, a loud boom, and then glass everywhere. Something hit my head. I don't know what it was. I just ducked.
While police have not released information as to what or who they believe is responsible for the explosions, ABC News is reporting that authorities are asking people on the street to stay away from trash cans. In addition, buildings in the area are implementing emergency protocols, including the JFK Library, which has been reportedly evacuated. As witnesses post photos to Twitter, it is clear the city has been thrown into a panic, as people undoubtedly fear the worst. It's especially unsettling given that the start of the marathon began with a moment of silence for the victims of the Newtown, Connecticut school shooting.
Thousands were gathered in the spot of the explosion to cheer on runners and, as video footage of the moment shows, volunteers and police scrambled to help the injured. It was a confusing and chaotic scene as spectators and participants fled in tears. "There were a lot of people down," a man also told WSJ. Added marathon runner Laura McLean, "There are people who are really, really bloody. They were pulling them into the medical tent." Many of the victims were eventually taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Stay tuned for updates as more details are released.
Update 5:00pm ET
The explosions are now officially being called bombings by multiple news sources and at least one undetonated device is said to have been found. Injury and death counts are climbing, in some cases to as high as 12 deaths and 50 injuries. A third incident at JFK library was also just confirmed by Boston Police Department during a press conference. There is at least one report of a suspect being held in custody.
Update 5:30pm ET
According to the NY Post, police are identifying one suspect as a 20-year-old, male Saudi Arabian national. He is being guarded at a Boston hospital. No word on his connection to the bombings or if he's been injured.
Update 6:00pm ET
The Boston Globe is now reporting at least 90 injuries from today's bombings.
Update 6:30pm ET
CNN has reported the unbearable news that an 8-year-old boy is among the 2 confirmed dead. The Boston Globe is now reporting at least 107 injuries. CNN reports at least 8 of those injured are children.
President Obama gave a brief statement moments ago at the White House. "We still do not know who did this or why ... but make no mistake: We will get to the bottom of (this). We will find out who did this. We will find out why they did this. ... Any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice." The President did not use the word "terrorism" or "terrorist attack."
Update 11:00pm ET
Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis confirmed another death tonight, raising the confirmed death toll to 3. CNN is now reporting at least 140 injuries, some of which included, witnesses say, the loss of limbs and critical shrapnel injuries. There are no confirmed persons of interest and the previously reported "suspect" remains unconfirmed by officials. The Boston Globe most recently reports that the JFK Library incident was likely unrelated to the Marathon bombings.
Note: This last update includes the most current information available to us at this time.
More from The Stir: Boston Marathon Explosions Reaction: 7 Quotes That Provide Hope Amid Heartache


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Today (Churchill's birthday, by no coincidence) our long-time friends at the Claremont Institute are launching a new video project entitled "The American Mind," hosted by Charles R. Kesler, editor of the Institute's indispensible journal, the Claremont Review of Books. The Institute kindly gave Power Line a preview and first crack at announcing its launch.
Is this just another think tank video venture? On the surface, it appears the answer would be Yes. But underneath, the deeper answer is No. (I can hear it now: There you go, making a Straussian joke right out of the box!) The American Mind will be different because . . . the Claremont Institute is different. It's always been something different from its peers, and remains so. And therein lies a tale.
If this were really a Steve Kroft-voiced, VH1 "Behind the Music" look at the "Claremont Institute Project," it would have to be called something like "Graduate Students Gone Wild." Like "Behind the Music," you need to appreciate some background to get the whole story arc. And the story might start with the fact that the Claremont Institute emerged spontaneously from among a group of like-minded graduate students for the remarkable reason that the Claremont Graduate School's (CGS) Government department in the 1970s and 1980s was the most unsuccessful and incompetent graduate department in America.
That's not literally true, of course; in fact, quite the opposite. It may have been the best department in the nation. I mean by that provocation that very few of the many conservatives who came to study government at CGS in those days went on to conventional academic jobs at colleges and universities. Most took up ambitious public careers of a different kind—in government, non-profit activism, media, and law. It is an astonishing cohort from that time, with some reaching very senior reaches in their respective fields. The few who did end up at universities generally arrived through circuitous routes. This outcome was not because of ideological bias against hiring conservatives, though. Most of us simply didn't want academic jobs, which is ordinarily the track for which graduate school exists. But if you're not going to go into academia, why bother getting a Ph.D., which seemingly has little use outside academia beyond helping to snag better tables at restaurants? What could possibly be happening in Claremont seminar rooms that dissuaded students from academic ambition?
The direct answer to this will perhaps seem naïve or ingenuous: one came from the day-to-day study of politics at Claremont with the sense that the political problems of our time are too serious and too urgent to be remedied with an academic career. We took seriously one of the many things Harry Jaffa told us in class: "If the dominant reputations of the future—in scholarship as in politics—do not differ from those of the present, it will be an ill time for the fate of freedom." To remain in the ivory tower, many of us concluded, was to fiddle while Rome burned. What to do, though?
The immediate answer was to found two new organizations to help organize the words and deeds of this restive community of audacious grad students, one to reach the broader public by placing op-ed articles in underserved community and suburban newspapers (Public Research Syndicated) and a second to influence the intellectual world, The Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship and Political Philosophy. (I've included photos of a few of the founders and leaders of the Institute nearby.)
While the roots of what became the Claremont Institute actually reach back to the late 1960s, it didn't take shape until the late 1970s, which was a time of rapid growth for conservative intellectual and activist organizations, most of them based in Washington. Even then Claremont stood out as something unusual and unique. The form of the Claremont Project cannot be understood without some reference to the substance and method of the thought behind it. If you think the Institute's full name is ungainly, you should take in the description of its purpose as expressed at the time: to promote "the scholarship of the politics of freedom." (Today the Institute has a more approachable mission statement: "to restore the principles of the American Founding to their rightful, preeminent authority in our national life.")
Claremont Graduate School's history and government departments were academic outliers in those years in rejecting the dominant tendency toward methodological reductionism in the study of political life, which both trivializes political phenomena and deprecates actual political figures along with the high ideal of statesmanship itself. This heterodox outlook was true even among many of the liberals on the faculty, who, unlike most academic departments today, generally welcomed conservative students in their classrooms. In other words, this cohort of conservatives were less interested in bringing to the public square the practical arts of policy analysis, but rather the impractical—or at least rarely attainable—arts of statesmanship.
Lots of people misunderstand Claremont chiefly as the Vatican of "West Coast Straussianism," which, in one crude and inadequate sentence, may be said to be the view that America represents the closest feasible achievement of the classical ideal of the best regime, and from which battle is brought to the decadent "East Coast Straussians," who supposedly view America as a wholly modern (and therefore defective and unfixable) modern regime. There is some substance to the intramural argument, which often manifested itself in fights between Harry Jaffa and . . . just about everyone. (As Bill Buckley famously wrote, "If you think it is hard to argue with Harry Jaffa, try agreeing with him. It is nearly impossible.") And although the contested issues are important, they are really something of a sideshow; the differences between the East-West camps tend to dissolve when attention turns to the battle with the common enemy on the Left.
This broader commonality can be best understood in a comment Walter Berns made to me just a few months ago. Walter was rightly suspicious of me, knowing my Claremont background, when I arrived at AEI a decade ago, and he dealt with me warily at first.* But we became fast friends at AEI (it helped that we both like single malts), and he flattered me by becoming a fan of my work there. A few months back he expressed hope that I'd continue work like my Reagan books because, he said, "the proper method for the study of politics is biography."
That puts the finger on exactly why the Claremont community was so different from most graduate courses of study in politics, and the approach behind which the differences over our understanding of the place of Hobbes and Locke in understanding America dissolve. Claremont was heavy on biography because that's the best way of illuminating the real problems of politics and the intersection of thought and action.
So Jaffa's lectures on Churchill and writing on Lincoln found their complement with William B. Allen's teaching about why George Washington deserved to be taken much more seriously as a political giant. Leonard Levy—an old New Deal liberal—nonetheless thought Jefferson and Madison immensely important here and now, while Harold Rood illuminated strategy and intelligence by drawing from biographical details of Patton, Churchill, Mahan, Napoleon, and so forth. A little later Charles Kesler arrived, not merely a successor to Harry Jaffa but sort of a synthesis (fusion would have been the term once used) of Jaffa and Harvey Mansfield. In the tradition of Claremonsters before him, Kesler has shocked both liberals and some conservatives by arguing that Barack Obama's large ambitions for transformative statecraft need to be studied and taken seriously rather than reduced to just another form of personal fulfillment or patronage politics.
There is something subversive about the Claremont Project to the broader conservative movement, though. The kind of political engagement Claremonsters embrace stands in contrast to the apolitical aloofness of libertarianism, the anti-political disdain of certain brands of traditional conservatism, and the compromising ambivalence of some aspects of neoconservatism. American conservatism—and its primary vessel, the Republican Party—have their grave defects and limitations, but the fate of the world depends on their health and success, so it is necessary to be part of the fight to make both more wise and effective. The Claremont Institute is about as remote from Washington as you can be and still be in the continental U.S., and while "Claremonsters" are not closely involved in the daily Beltway strategy sessions, when you survey the alumni of the Institute and its programs you find senior aides to Cabinet secretaries, Senators and Congressmen, and corporate CEOs. In his recent attack on Charles Kesler in the New York Times Book Review, Mark Lilla nonetheless described the Claremont Institute as "an increasingly influential research group," and the Claremont Review of Books as "one of the better conservative publications."
The media adjunct of the Claremont Institute, the aforementioned Public Research Syndicated, placed articles in more than 1,800 newspapers at its peak in the 1980s. I was its editor in chief for a time, in between classes and chasing girls. But PRS was ultimately absorbed into the Claremont Institute and scaled down as changes in the media world, and the rise of quality imitators, made its business model redundant and obsolete. Today changes in technology, obvious to everyone, make possible new media ventures like The American Mind video series. The name, as Charles explains in an introductory video, plainly harkens to Jefferson's famous letter to Richard Henry Lee, remarking that in writing the Declaration of Independence, he "intended [it] to be an expression of the American mind, and to give to that expression the proper tone and spirit called for by the occasion. All its authority rests then on the harmonizing sentiments of the day, whether expressed in conversation, in letters, printed essays, or in the elementary books of public right, as Aristotle, Cicero, Locke, Sidney, &c." (Note, by the way, two ancient and two modern authors, along with the suggestion that they can be "harmonized.")
So the conversations that will compose the new series will not be the usual wandering interview format with smart thinkers or book authors. Charles Kesler will be pressing his discussants to apply their work to the possibilities of statesmanship in our time—a time of "mass effects," as Churchill called them, that make statesmanship difficult or impossible. I'll actually turn up in a future video as a guest host conversing with Charles about I Am the Change (since a host can't really interview himself). The first complete conversation is with Diana Schaub of Loyola University. (There's a brief and simple log-in you'll need to do first, but it's quick and painless.)
So have a look at The American Mind, and especially the short introductory video from Institute president Brian Kennedy. This only scratches the surface of what can be said about what I've called here the "Claremont Project." Perhaps I'll make this a new Power Line series, with future chapters about particular questions and a few old war stories, though come to think of it, that's kind of what I do here already.
* Leonard Levy once told me a great story about the Jaffa-Berns feud, which ran hottest in the 1970s and 1980s. When the chairmanship of the Government department at Claremont came open, Levy wrote to Berns to inquire whether he'd be interested in the position. Berns wrote back: "Thank you very much for your consideration. But at the present time, 3,000 miles separate me from Harry Jaffa. I am not interested in diminishing that distance by a single inch."


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As most traders know, brokers have to tape phone calls. So perhaps the most interesting aspect of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) enforcement action against Jon Corzine, Edith O'Brien and MF Global are the internal phone calls and e-mails between staff when the firm was going down. On June 27, Corzine was charged by the CFTC that MF Global unlawfully used nearly one billion dollars of customer segregated funds to support its own proprietary operations and the operations of its affiliates…. Corzine bears responsibility for MF Global's unlawful acts. He held and exercised direct or indirect control over MF Global and Holdings and either did not act in good faith or knowingly induced these violations, the CFTC stated in its complaint. Likewise, Edith O'Brien, assistant treasurer of MF Global and head of liquidity management, approved and/or caused numerous illegal transfers of customer segregated funds to the Firm's proprietary accounts, and otherwise aided and abetted MF Global's customer segregated fund liquidity.
The CFTC complaint is against MF Global Inc., MF Global Holdings, Jon Corzine and Edith O'Brien. MF Global receivers have signed off on the settlement and now it's up to the U.S. bankruptcy court to approve.
After the complaint was announced, word spread through a New York Post story quoting an anonymous source that the Department of Justice(DOJ) had dropped any criminal investigations against Corzine, although the DOJ's only on-the-record comment was "no comment." One source told us that historically government agencies will wait to press civil charges until after any DOJ criminal actions; in this case that didn't happen, inferring but not confirming criminal charges won't be filed. But this isn't always true, especially when customer funds are on hold, noted one attorney. On another front, Rep. Michael Grimm (R-NY) is calling on the DOJ for criminal charges against Corzine, citing that based on the taped calls by Corzine, he perjured himself during congressional hearings. Update: on Aug. 1, a letter from several Republican lawmakers was sent to the DOJ requesting an investigation of Corzine, comments he was taped as saying and his testimony in front of Congress.


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Michael Kanners necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 758 diseños de 136 diseñadores freelance.
A third generation jeweler wants to portray integrity, elegance and professionalism through a logo based on the family last name. Think Cartier, Tiffany, Bulgari etc. These were all started by individual families.
The company consists of the individual owner, Michael Kanners. The service provided is very high-end, private and discrete. The jewelry sold is always unique and of the finest quality. The product mixture is of rare vintage pieces and uniquely designed contemporary pieces. Custom work is a defining aspect as well. Style is more conservative rather than extremely modern. Clientele is older rather than younger. Clients are in USA and Western Europe. The company is based in both the USA (New York and Miami) and Italy.
The logo must express:
- Style, elegance, class and European flair
- Integrity and history (3rd generation)
- High qualityI will eliminate designs in order to reduce clutter. Don't be offended, it just makes things more effiecient for me to go through the designs and give as much feedback as possible.
I would like a 3 part design consisting of an icon, the name Kanners and a tag line. Kanners should be central with the tag line being below and smaller. My thoughts are Kanners in an elegant script and the tag line in a smaller font. The tag line that I would like is "Jewelers since 1927". The icon can be on top or to one side.
The company uses a deep bordeaux color for packaging and print. I would like to keep this. The Pantone color most similar is PMS 202.
Must be in vector format and must work in black and white and color.
Before using another color, I would like to see the designs on a white background.
These are my thoughts, however I am obviously here to explore your creativity.
I don't want an icon that looks like a diamond or a piece of jewelry. The icon can be abstract and here I am open to many different ideas.
Not too many colors. 2 preferred; maximum 3.
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Sony announces release of new smaller and lighter PlayStation 3
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Sony Entertainment announced a new PlayStation 3 entertainment system will become available for the holiday season.
The new unit will come in three models including extended built in hard drive capacity in a 500 GB model, and a 250 GB model.
The 500 GB model will be available in North America Oct. 30th with an MSRP of $299.
The 250 GB will be launched Sept. 25 with an MSRP of $269.
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Thanks to a complete redesign of the internal architecture, the volume and weight of the new PS3 has been reduced by more than half compared to the very first PS3 model with a 60GB HDD, and by 20% and 25% respectively compared to the current PS3. By adopting a sliding disk cover, the new PS3 continues with the characteristic sleek curved body design, which fits various places in the home and enables users to enjoy an array of entertainment content.
With the extra HDD capacity – which has been extended from 320GB and 160GB – users can store and enjoy more and more entertainment content including games, music, photos, and video on the new PS3.


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In the area of business, Casa de la India wants to serve as a mediator between the enterprises, the Spanish and Indian Chambers of Commerce and the various bodies of society: private institutions, associations, universities and research centres. To achieve this objective, it will make use of the new information technology resources as well as seek synergies with other structures which facilitate commercial relations and co-operation between India and Spain (Spain-India Joint Business Council, Spain-India Tribune, Casa Asia, Embassies, etc).
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Kids of all ages love sensory play, and what better sensory fun than playing with sand? It evokes all kinds of wonderful memories for us all, of lazy days spent playing on beaches! Sand is so versatile too – sift it, dig in it, pour it, enjoy the feel of it, build with it, and even make art with it! Here are 23 Sensational Sand Play Ideas Your Kids (And You!) will Love.
1. Sand Drawings Outside
Drawing with sand is so much fun! Like Buggy and Buddy, using clear squeeze bottles and a variety of colored sand, use the great outdoors for your canvas!
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2. Sand Dough Sensory Play
Using 3 simple ingredients, Little Bins For Little Hands show us how you can create some sensory sand dough to explore at home! It feels soft to touch and doesn't leave a heavy residue on the hands. It also sweeps up easily which is a bonus.
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May also like 7 Simple Sensory Box Ideas
3. Creating Sand Castles that will Last
Sand castles are great fun to make. Want to create one that will last? Your very own sand castle sculpture? Meaningful Mama gives us the low down.
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4. Indoor Beach
Do you want to give your child sensory activities to explore but are held back as they still put things in their mouths? How about an edible indoor beach, courtesy of Mama Papa Bubba?
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5. Fairy Land Sandy Small World
A magical fairy set up. We love the miniature fairy gardens you can create outdoors, and this is a fabulous idea by Creative Play Central, for bringing the magic indoors!
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6. Sand Foam
Using only 2 ingredients this is an interesting sensory activity, by Little Bins For Little Hands, that is very simple to create. Whether you are creating a play set up for imaginative play or mark making, sand foam is sure to go down a treat!
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7. Train Tracks in the Sand
Is your child crazy about trains? Gather sticks together and take a trip down to the beach. Create your very own train tracks in the sand! You could extend this by creating your very own sand city.
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You may also like 20 of the Best Outdoor Activities for Toddlers
8. Preschool Dinosaur Dig
Calling all scientist, uncover the dinosaur bones and see if you can identify the creatures, in this activity by Fireflies and Mud Pies.
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9. Sand Paint
We love painting activities and have done many different techniques over on our blog. I love the idea of adding textures, like in this idea by House of Burke! Sand would provide an interesting texture, great fun for finger painting! Homegrown Friends have also been busy sand painting. Why not give tape resist art a try using sandy paint and glitter?
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You may also like 50 Brilliant ideas for Kids Art & Crafts, that are worth the mess
10. Sandy Oobleck
Buggy and Buddy share the recipe to create a fun Sandy Oobleck to explore. They show us in their ooey-gooey dinosaur world.
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You may also like How to Make Oobleck
11. Microwave Puffy Paint
This Puffy Paint by Simple Fun For Kids is an interesting media to paint with. I love that children can help create this paint from scratch! You can offer a range of materials to transfer the paint onto the canvas. Whether you choose to use spoons, hands or squeezy plastic bottles you will create some fun puffy textured art work!
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Inside 5 Of The East Coast's Most Charming Homes
The East Coast is known for its wealth of natural beauty, from stunning shorelines and rugged coasts, to sweeping views of the mountains and quaint harbor villages. Taking cues from the breathtaking landscape, East Coast style is equally as charming. Browse through five East Coast homes from the H&H archives that perfectly balance serene palettes, natural materials, and personal touches that evoke a sense of coziness and relaxation.
Sarah Richardson and her team brought coastal charm to this maritime beach house, perched at the edge of a cliff on the Northumberland Strait.
Sarah used a classic, coastal-inspired palette in the living room. "The home is so beautiful and commanding that the rooms needed a sense of simplicity," she explains.
A blue beadboard backsplash brings an element of the landscape indoors. The smoky shade lets the homeowner's collection of Eva Zeisel ceramics pop.
Unadorned glass windows let natural light stream into the dining room. Minimal decor prioritizes the view.
Bunkbeds are a practical choice in a vacation home or whenever space is tight. Sarah accented this children's bedroom with plush blue pillows and blankets that suggest a seaside theme without going overboard.
Gardiner Museum CEO Kelvin Browne's cedar-clad saltbox in Cape Cod dates back to the 1780's. A symmetrical facade makes it memorable.
A credenza and teak dining table are a natural fit alongside the dining room's exposed hardwood beams and original floors. A retro-inspired pendant light is a fitting but unexpected touch.
Modern furniture, including a low-back sofa and shapely table lamp, contrast the rustic wooden envelope in the living room.
A lighter palette in the kitchen breaks from the rest of the home's warm tones. A textural slate floor brings an element of the outdoors in, while stainless steel countertops and mod barstools add a contemporary edge.
A peaked ceiling makes the principal bedroom feel larger and introduces subtle texture against plush linens. Blue-painted hardwood floors are original to the home and give it a relaxed, vacation-villa vibe.
With views of the Atlantic ocean visible from this Chester, Nova Scotia, guesthouse bedroom, it's no surprise designer Philip Mitchell felt inspired to use a coastal palette. "It's fairly neutral, but we've thrown in some turquoise and blue accents, which pick up on the fact that the guesthouse is on the ocean," he explains.
A gallery wall filled with maps of the East Coast nod to the home's location and pick up on the sitting area's blue, white and brown decor.
In the stairwell, a rope handrail pays homage to the sea. Paintings of sailboats play up the nautical vibe.
Striking black shutters are what give distinction to designer Deb Nelson's Chester, Nova Scotia home. The Woodbox — the home's moniker — is inscribed over the font door.
A richly-hued rug grounds Deb's welcoming white kitchen, while a black door punctuates the space. Brass hardware introduces a warm element.
Plenty of windows keep the dining room bright throughout the day. A combination of benched seating and Wishbone-style chairs prevent the space from feeling too formal.
On the top floor of the home, french windows open up to a breathtaking view of Chester Harbor. Deb whitewashed the space for a laid-back, breezy feel. "There's so much blue reflected from the water, especially in the summer, that the room could only be warm white," she explains.
Natural linens soften the principal bathroom. A kilim rug lends the space a decorated feel.
This quaint cottage is another one of designer Deb Nelson's homes, also located in the charming harbor village of Chester, Nova Scotia.
A sisal rug warms up the black-and-white entryway, while a bouquet of flowers adds a cheery pop of color. A tall window keeps the space well-lit.
A round pedestal table fills an unused corner in Deb's living room. When paired with vintage chairs and a modern Tizio lamp, it makes for the perfect place to enjoy a game of crokinole.
Blanched floors and bed frames painted a crisp white shade temper this guest bedroom's rustic canopy. A wooden chest in between the beds makes for a simple but functional storage unit.


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The misery index got a boost last week as stocks turned in their worst performance of the year. All us slobs with savings stacked in 401-k's can lament the wipeout of first quarter gains and the resetting of the financial clock back to January. As of this writing, NATO leaders convene at the G-8 summit at Camp David for group hand-wringing over the deteriorating European financial situation. The possibility that Greece will not get its act together and will abandon the euro as their currency - sticking international banks with billions in unpaid debt - is high on the agenda. Optimism that they can hold on and forestall a catastrophic default - one that will cause multiple EU countries to cascade into depression - is low.
Their host, President Barrack Obama, contends that he and his administration have little influence on the financial affairs of brethren across the pond. This statement is basically true, especially in light of the fact that he has spent much of his tenure implementing policies that put the U.S. on a similar footpath. He has not so much brought 'change' as he has accelerated our momentum toward the brick wall - the same the European Union now faces.
Expansion of the federal government and of government's role in every aspect of our lives has been his hallmark. It has been sold by convincing the masses that one, elitists can govern them better than they can themselves, and two, elitists can provide protection from predatory businesses and corporate entities. Further enumerated, the tenet means that life is simpler when the state is the provider and fairer for all when the state is the controller. There is no proposed budget to finance the scheme because, by its nature, it calls for ever increasing monies to underwrite ever growing entitlements. There are only two ways these monies can be obtained: One, by confiscating more and more wealth from the private sector and two, by borrowing from other countries. Barrack is pursuing both avenues simultaneously.
None of this is lost on the markets, but, for the most part markets are driven to turn a profit in the moment. The broader ramifications - that governing policies of statism are obviously not sustainable and will eventually lead to collapse - are left to an ever shrinking contingent to battle. There comes a tipping point when voters who rely upon government programs to sustain life needs - food, housing, medical, retirement - become the majority and perpetuate the cycle of dependence. With a second Obama term, the Democrats hope to cross that apex and solidify their party dominance for generations.
Yes, generations. It may be that Republicans will still win and hold offices but even their platform will be forced to capitulate to the demanding majority. The momentum will forever shift toward a society bent on achieving social equity, and the voices advocating individualism and self-reliance will continue to wane. The conflict seen today within the Republican party comes from those who would compromise and embrace the inevitable march toward progressivism and those who fervently believe conservatism and adherence to our founding principles are the only things separating us from the failure of all others.
Will we continue on the path now traveled by Europe - and share the same fate - or will America once again choose a bold road and forge a different future?
Columnist Michael Raymond can be reached at email@example.com.


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It happened again today. I drove up to one of my favorite cafes in a nearby town and was shocked to find it closed. I don't mean closed today. I mean closed forever. But they knew me there! They knew I liked those vanilla creamers and my eggs poached hard! I sat with the engine running, hungry and caffeine-deprived, wondering where I would go for breakfast. Why didn't they warn me? I would have come by to say good-bye.
My favorite grocery store closed a few years ago, but at least they announced it ahead of time. I was so crestfallen by the announcement, I wrote a letter of thanks to the manager and a "Prayer for the Unemployed" for the employees. It was still sad, but at least I got to say good-bye in my way.
You see a lot of boarded up businesses these days. Behind those sad facades are the lives and livelihoods of people who once made those storefronts a life purpose, even a passion. I think whenever a business closes, they should have a going away party for their patrons and employees. But instead, all I ever see are those forlorn marquees with the words, "Out of business".
When my church was in its last years, I used to wonder what would happen if we closed. Would the "C & E People" show up on Christmas Eve and find the parking lot empty and the church dark? Would that be how they found out we ran out of money to pay the pastor?
If your church is planning a closure, give the neighbors a chance to say good-bye. Throw a party. Sure, maybe you're sad and embarrassed and heartbroken, and there's not a shred of confetti in your heart. But throw a party anyway. God brought some people together at some place to do some wonderful thing for some time. Isn't that worth celebrating?


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PRESEASON EXPECTATIONS: The expectations were in the form of wishful thinking when centerfielder Andres Torres and right fielder Lucas Duda reported to spring training. Unwilling or unable to add quality outfielders in the offseason – take your pick – the Mets opted for the bargain basement route. The Mets sent the underperforming Angel Pagan to the Giants for the non-productive Torres. A change of scenery has worked before and the Mets were hoping it would again. Theoretically, Torres was going to bring speed and a high on-base percentage at the top of the order while patrolling Citi Field's spacious outfield. The hope for Duda was two-fold: 1) provide power to a line-up void of it, and 2) learn how to play right field.
2012 SEASON REVIEW: Torres' nightmare season began the first week when he strained his left calf and went on the disabled list. Torres was sluggish upon his return and was hitting .213 by the end of May. Torres hit .230 (11 points below his career average) with a paltry .327 on-base percentage, .664 OPS and just 13 stolen bases. He also struck out 90 times. Yes, the injury set back Torres, but he also played poorly when he was in the line-up. It was a learning process for Duda, first in learning major league pitchers while playing a new position. The Mets became enamored with Duda's power potential when he hit 10 homers in 100 games in 2011. Things soured for Duda last year to the point where he was sent to the minor leagues to work on his mechanics and approach at the plate, and he wasn't happy about it. Duda played in only 121 games, with 105 in right field where he committed four errors and showed limited range. Offensively, he hit 15 homers with 57 RBI, both well below what the Mets were hoping. Perhaps Duda's most significant offensive stat was his 120-51 strikeouts-to-walks ratio. That's an awful lot of nothing.
LOOKING AT 2013: Torres made $2.7 million last season and is arbitration eligible. As weak as their outfield is, the Mets won't tender him. Kirk Nieuwenhuis played well when he replaced Torres last year, and barring an unforeseen addition, will get a chance to win the job in spring training. Meanwhile, Pagan will hit the free-agent market and make big bucks. There was a rumor of the Mets dealing Ike Davis and moving Duda to first. I'm not buying. Duda could move to left now that Jason Bay is gone, which is a better position for him. Wherever Duda plays it won't cost the Mets much. He made $497,318 last season.
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Maria Elena Infantino was born in Italy on February 20th. She grew up in a family of Opera singers where art and life blended together in perfect unison. She moved to London at the age of 18 to attend the Foundation Acting course at East 15, after which she trained for three years at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA). Her past jobs include a part in Emmerdale for ITV Yorkshire television and roles in various Shakespeare productions in the theatres of Rome and London .
On the October 28th, 2010 Maria Elena was specially chosen to perform at the Beatles 50th Anniversary star-studded concert along with special star guest Dame Shirley Bassey, at the Royal Albert Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Her rendition of "Do you Want to Know a Secret" together with Raffaello Orlando on clarinet, and Chaz Dabat on piano-was a smash hit. The song was specially arranged for her from Maestro Umberto Scipione, who's been nominated for the "David di Donatello Award" in Italy for best Music Score for the movie "Ben Venuti al Sud" and the sequel Nord.
On January 23rd, 2011, Maria Elena has also ventured in hosting and producing her own show in the West End at the Leicester Square theatre in London, as a tribute to her famous father, the tenor Luigi Infantino, where she also performed her father's songs from the Godfather Part 2.
Maria Elena has also been nominated for the 21st annual L.A. Music Awards as an International artist, which took place in Los Angeles on June 23rd, 2011. In the months of October through December 2011 she performed in "Cinderella" the musical, at the Teatro Le Maschere in Rome, playing the mean step sister.
Subsequently Maria Elena created her one woman show on the legendary French icon, Edith Piaf, which was a great hit amongst the Italian audience. Maria Elena premiered this sold out show in the USA, in Los Angeles at the Marilyn Monroe Theatre, at the Lee Strasberg Institute. On June 12th she inaugurated the Piaf forever stamp, celebrating the Artist's 50th Anniversary, at the Rubin Museum in New York. August 2012 saw Miss Infantino involved with her one woman show in Europe at the Apollonia Festival in Bulgaria and in Tuscany in Italy, where again it was a smash hit.
On the 29th and 30th of September, Maria Elena was invited to perform for the Jimmy Kimmel, 5th annual, San Gennaro festival in Los Angeles, celebrating Italian culture and heritage. On April 27th 2013 Maria Elena will be delighting the L.A. audience again at the historical Grammy Museum. Right after that, she will be filming a feature film, which she is co-producing and starring in, with 5 time Emmy winner Doris Roberts and a cast such as Thaao Penghlis from "Mission Impossible" and "Days of our Lives", and Eric Roberts. On May 4th The Soka University will be awarding Maria Elena for her vocal ability and interpretative versatility as an actress and singer, in front of 10,000 people.


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Thursday, February 24, 2011
In Depth: Quarterbacks
Tony Romo - The Cowboys searched for nearly a decade before finally discovering a franchise quarterback. Despite what some people refuse to admit, they have a player who can put the offense on his back and win games. There are some who still doubt Romo's ability but he is one of the highest rated quarterbacks in NFL history. Now he needs to take his team deep into the playoffs and win a Super Bowl to convince his remaining doubters that he is a top tier quarterback. Obviously the Cowboys are set at starting quarterback for at least 3 or 4 more years and maybe more.
Jon Kitna - Kitna proved this season that he can be counted on to be an effective back up option. He took over for Romo during the second half of the season and did enough to allow the Cowboys to go 5-3 in the second half of the season. While he doesn't have the play making ability of Romo, Kitna still has plenty of game to allow the team to win if Romo goes down again. Kitna should be able to fill in as the back up for at least another season or two.
Stephen McGee - McGee finally got a chance to get some meaningful playing time in the last two games of the season. All he did was lead his team to two last minute touchdown drives. While that was impressive he struggled during the majority of his playing time. But his strong finishes in his two games showed enough that it looks like the Cowboys still might be able to develop McGee into a long term backup option.
Heading into free agency and the draft it appears that quarterback is the least of the Cowboys needs. I don't expect the Cowboys to make any moves at quarterback this offseason.
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Despite what some "fans" think QB is a position of strength for this team. I wasn't sure about Romo at first, but since taking over as starter all he has done is play some very impressive football. He always seems to have this team in position to win.ReplyDelete
I agree. Quarterback isn't the problem on this team. Last season, alot of our problems were on defense. Doesn't matter if you score 30 points a game if your defense is giving up 40! Anyone who thinks quarterback is the problem on this team should go back and watch some of the Quincy Carter, Ryan Leaf etc years. *shudders*ReplyDelete
Can't forget that Kitna looked pretty impressive, especially for an older guy, when Romo got hurt last season. And truth is I really Like McGee. I think that he is going to end up being a solid backup QB for the Cowboys.ReplyDelete


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The video above appears to have been recorded in Redington, Beach, Fla., just as Tropical Storm Debby was tearing through. Yes, someone is kite surfing, because the dangers posed by the storm must have been nothing more than a minor annoyance for him, something to be scoffed at while mercilessly taming mother nature's winds. But just watch what happens to him at the 51-second mark.
Oh, and according to the person who uploaded the video to YouTube, our daredevil friend had already jumped the pier once before the camera started rolling. No word on whether dude ollied off of a hot bitch's tits after he returned to shore.
h/t Sean


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Nanoelectronic Modeling Lecture 25a: NEMO1D - Full Bandstructure Effects
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Incoherent processes due to phonons, interface roughness and disorder appear not to be the primary source of valley current of high performance room temperature Resonant Tunneling Diodes (RTDs). Full-band modeling of the devices appears to enable the quantitative simulation of such devices. This presentation motivates why the typically used effective mass approximation is insufficient to model carrier transport in nanometer scaled RTDs. Three physical phenomena are identified as critical to the quantitative modeling of RTDs: 1) band non-parabolicity, 2) band-wrapping of the conduction and valence bands, 3) multiple valleys at Gamma, X, and L in the conduction band. Intuitive sketches demonstrate the importance of these three phenomena and identify their impact on current-voltage characteristics.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain an intuitive understanding of the effects comprehended in a full band model and neglected in typical effective mass models:
- Band non-parabilicity
- Band wrapping of conduction and valence bands
- Coupling to multiple valleys in the conduction band (Gamma, X, L)
- Understand these effects in the context of quantitative RTD models.
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RICHMOND — It was a night to celebrate and look ahead, but a solemn air hung over Tuesday's swearing-in ceremony for the new City Council.
Re-elected incumbents Tom Butt and Nat Bates thanked supporters and pledged four more years of service, while outgoing Councilman Jeff Ritterman highlighted the efforts of those who helped him during his four years on the job.
All took time to ask for prayer and strength for the election winner who was not there, Gary Bell. Bell won't be able to serve and remains in a coma following a severe sinus infection and two neurosurgeries, according to his family.
"Tonight is both a happy occasion and a sad occasion," said Bates, the 81-year-old official first elected to the City Council in the 1960s.
Bell, 54, was hospitalized in the days following his Nov. 6 election. On Nov. 10, his condition worsened, and he was rushed to a Kaiser facility in Redwood City for emergency surgery to relieve swelling on his brain. His family announced Jan. 3 that Bell would not be able to serve his term.
According to the city charter, the council can appoint a replacement or call for a special election within 60 days. The council is divided on whether to appoint Eduardo Martinez, the fourth-place finisher in the race, or a different candidate or call a special election.
A coalition of Bell's supporters led by the Black American Political Action Committee announced Monday that they oppose the appointment of Martinez, a progressive candidate with a starkly different platform from the pro-business one on which Bell was elected.
But the political maneuvering was largely on hold Tuesday as officials and a chamber packed with residents congratulated the victors and thanked Ritterman.
One by one, Ritterman's colleagues praised the former cardiologist for his work on a variety of issues, including negotiating a $114 million tax settlement with Chevron, wooing the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to build a new campus in the city and leading a failed campaign to tax sugary beverages.
Butt said Richmond is "better off fiscally and physically thanks to your work."
Councilman Jim Rogers compared Ritterman to Abraham Lincoln, Michael Jordan and Richard Nixon for his ability to negotiate with Chevron and to "make us all better."
Even Corky Boozé, Ritterman's harshest critic, offered measured praise of his fiercest opponent.
"Richmond is a better place because you were a councilperson," Boozé said. "I'm really going to miss you because I am not going to have anybody to fight with anymore."
Ritterman himself delivered lengthy remarks, urging continued emphasis on health initiatives in the city and challenging leaders to ween themselves off dependence on tax revenues from Chevron, which runs a major local refinery and provides about one-third of the city's tax base. He said local government must continue to support education and focus on long-term planning to reduce emissions and brace for the effects of climate change.
Ritterman praised his colleagues and hailed the work of the past four years, noting that then the city seemed on the cusp of opening a massive casino, yet now is attracting high-tech investment and green energy jobs.
"We changed the course of the city," Ritterman said.
In their remarks, council veterans Butt and Bates defended their records and praised the past four years. Butt said his most recent term was the best of his nearly two decades on the dais, especially his work on the new General Plan.
Bates said he garnered more votes than any council candidate in city history, and pledged to use his clout to re-elect his ally Boozé in 2014. In contrast with the progressive-leaning council, Bates said Richmond must embrace Chevron, comparing its importance to the city to that of high-tech industries to Silicon Valley.
"I do not apologize for working closely with Chevron," Bates said.
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Comment letter in response to Docket No. R-1197; proposed amendments to Regulation DD
Docket No. R-1197; proposed amendments to Regulation DD
August 6, 2004
Jennifer J. Johnson, Secretary
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
20th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20551
via e-mail to: email@example.com
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Re: Docket No. R-1197; proposed amendments to Regulation DD
Dear Ms. Johnson:
On behalf of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois (hereinafter, "CBAI"), I am submitting this comment letter in response to the Federal Reserve's proposed amendments to Regulation DD. Notice of the proposed amendments was published in the Federal Register on June 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 109).
With more than 500 member financial institutions and more than 140 associate members, CBAI is the largest state-organized trade association in Illinois representing the interests of financial institutions and is the third largest such association in the United States. CBAI is the leading advocate for community banks in Illinois, the state with more active bank charters than any other state in the nation. Our members include state-chartered and federally-chartered banks, savings banks and savings and loan associations that can be found in every one of Illinois' 102 counties.
Among our roles on behalf of community banks in Illinois are the review of products and services in the marketplace that may be of interest to our members as well as the review of legislative and regulatory proposals that might affect the ability of our members to offer those products and services or the efficiency with which they can be offered. Given those roles, we appreciate this opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments to Regulation DD.
As you are aware, the federal regulatory agencies (including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System) have also proposed an "Interagency Guidance on Overdraft Protection Programs" (hereinafter, "Proposed Interagency Guidance"). The Proposed Interagency Guidance acknowledges an increase in "customer acceptance" of overdraft protection programs but states that certain aspects of such programs "have raised concerns...." Later, the Proposed Interagency Guidance refers to "existing and potential concerns surrounding the offering and administration of such overdraft protection services." CBAI would prefer that federal regulations or guidelines addressing a currently available banking product or service should be rooted in evidence or data rather than concerns, whether those concerns are existing or potential. Neither the Proposed Interagency Guidance nor the proposed amendments to Regulation DD include persuasive evidence that overdraft protection programs are generally anti-consumer in concept or in application. By comparison, in recent years there were numerous instances of predatory lending practices by mortgage brokers and other non-bank mortgage lenders. Regulators at both the state and federal levels responded to real and demonstrable abuses that cost unsophisticated mortgagors substantial financial losses and often resulted in foreclosure actions. If there have been abuses on a similar scale with respect to overdraft protection services, or if there is data indicating such an abusive trend, such evidence or data is lacking in the Proposed Interagency Guidance and the proposed amendments to Regulation DD.
When reading the proposed amendments to Regulation DD, one might conclude that overdraft protection programs foster predatory or abusive practices by banks or imprudent financial management by bank customers. There is little or no consideration given to the reasons for which these programs are experiencing increasing "customer acceptance," as acknowledged in the Proposed Interagency Guidance. Could it be that customers stand to benefit from checks being paid, thereby saving the customer money, humiliation and possible adverse credit history reports that might have resulted from a check that was returned unpaid to a merchant, for example? Of course the Federal Reserve is aware of these benefits, but CBAI hopes that any proposed regulation in the area of overdraft protection will only proceed after careful consideration of all factors. Relevant factors include benefits that may be suppressed or lost if burdensome regulations discourage banks from providing, or from informing their customers about, a legal and commonly available product or service.
CBAI does not assume that overdraft protection services are inherently quasi-abusive and therefore should be reigned in by regulations or guidelines. Rather, CBAI takes the position that legitimate, reputable overdraft protection services are a modern extension of a service that has long been offered by banks. It was not necessarily safer for a bank to permit overdrafts on an ad hoc basis without the disclosures and policies that usually accompany today's programs. The fact that today's programs are more systematic and usually more automated may raise certain operational issues that should be addressed through prudent bank policies, but CBAI urges the Federal Reserve to be deliberate and not to act prematurely or unnecessarily unless there is data showing that the overdraft protection service is increasingly being utilized in an abusive or predatory manner.
Regulation DD has a stated purpose of requiring depository institutions "to provide disclosures so that consumers can make meaningful comparisons among depository institutions." 12 C.F.R. 230.1(b). This echoes the purpose stated in the federal Truth in Savings Act ("...so that consumers can make a meaningful comparison between the competing claims of depository institutions with regard to deposit accounts"). 12 U.S.C. 4301(b). After reviewing the proposed amendments to Regulation DD, CBAI has concluded that some of the proposals stray from the purpose of the Truth in Savings Act.
For example, the proposed amendment to Section 230.6(a)(3) regarding periodic statements would require banks to disclose overdraft fees and returned item fees not only for the period covered by the statement but also for the calendar year-to-date. This requirement has no bearing on a customer's ability to "comparison shop" prior to deciding the financial institution with which he or she chooses to do business. The calendar year total represents a new, unnecessary regulatory burden that will increase the cost of doing business with no demonstrable benefit to the customer and with no proven regulatory purpose. What purpose would be served by showing an increasing year-to-date balance of such fees in the November and December monthly statements, only to have the January statement appear with a "clean slate"? How does the disclosure of such aggregate fees provide actionable information to the customer unless it is also accompanied by a running tab of cost savings that have resulted (to the benefit of the customer) due to checks that were paid as opposed to returned? Those returned checks might have resulted in significant returned check fees, vendor fees, collection action against the customer, adverse credit information reported to credit bureaus, etc. There is little or no net benefit to the customer from the reporting of the calendar year-to-date totals, and there is certain to be additional costs and regulatory burdens to be incurred by banks.
In any event, these year-to-date totals do not serve the expressed purpose of the Truth in Savings Act to allow a prospective customer to compare fees, terms and conditions of accounts at competing financial institutions before the prospective customer decides where he or she wants to open an account.
Again, CBAI urges the Board of Governors to reconsider: (1) whether the proposed amendments are reasonably related to the purpose of the Truth in Savings Act; (2) whether there is a sufficient showing of abusive practices among financial institutions that offer overdraft protection services such that additional regulatory burdens are justified; (3) whether benefits and cost savings (both financial and reputational) to customers might be lost or diminished if increased regulatory
burdens discourage banks from offering overdraft protection and result in more checks being returned unpaid; and (4) whether the proposed amendments to Regulation DD are crafted as narrowly as possible in order to avoid imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens on a financial institution that is providing a legal and commonly available banking product or service that is useful to its customers.
The community banks that are members of CBAI have outstanding records of customer service. We understand that many regulations and guidelines are designed to target the "bad apples" within our profession rather than to unnecessarily burden the vast majority of financial institutions that would not be inclined to engage in deceptive or unethical practices. CBAI urges the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve to adopt only those regulations that are reasonably necessary and that will allow financial institutions, and particularly community banks, to operate as efficiently as possible in the delivery of legal products and services to their customers.
Thank you for your consideration of these comments.
Jerry D. Cavanaugh
General Counsel
Community Bankers Association of Illinois
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The Creepy Titanic Theory That's Freaking Everyone Out
Ready to question everything you ever believed in?
A bizarre new fan theory about Oscar-winning epic Titanic is freaking everyone out this morning - although it DEFINITELY explains why Jack didn't just GET ON THE FLOATING DOOR.
No, this new interpretation of the much-loved romantic drama posits that, wait for it, Jack was just a figment of Rose's imagination.
And, creepily, it kind of makes sense; conspiracy theorists reckon that a combination of her overbearing mother and being forced into a loveless marriage could have led to Rose developing psychosis.
It's not until the young aristocrat is standing on the edge of the mammoth ship, considering ending her own life, that she meets Jack who, the thinking goes, was "the embodiment of her inner-strength" when she needed it most.
Add that to the tiny fact of there being no record of Jack being on the boat - and the elderly Rose replying: "No, there wouldn't be, would there?" when asked about it - and the internet is pretty sure it's cracked the movie's code.
Of course, there's flaws - and plenty of them.
"Oh for goodness sake!!" Ronan wrote on Facebook. "Did she draw herself naked too?"
While Knox Harrington, another sceptical naysayer, asked: "Did Molly Brown's tuxedo wear itself to dinner?
"Was Rose's imaginary friend acknowledged by everyone at dinner?
"Did Cal's henchmen not report seeing them together to Cal?" Harrington continued. "Did the ship's master at arms arrest and take into custody an invisible man?
"Who was wearing an overcoat that had been reported stolen?"
All solid points there, boys.
We may be taking this one with a pinch of salt...
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