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HELP!!!!! Its the last one I need.
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Cecil H. Green (S.B. and S.M. 1924), a worldwide philanthropist whose family name graces the tallest building on the MIT campus as well as a women's residence hall and nine endowed professorships, died on April 11 of complications from pneumonia at the age of 102.
He died at his residence in a hospital he endowed, the Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, Calif.
Green and his late wife, Ida, donated $31,752,759 over four decades to MIT, equal to more than $91 million in today's dollars. The New York Times obituary reported that their philanthropy totaled $200 million.
There are buildings named after the Greens at MIT, the University of British Columbia, Stanford, Scripps Health Center in La Jolla, the University of California at San Diego, the Colorado School of Mines, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Baylor University, the National Research Council in Washington, D.C., and the Magellan Telescope in Chile. In England, Green's philanthropy was responsible for the establishment of Green College at Oxford University.
At MIT, the Greens provided major funding for the 295-foot-tall Cecil H. and Ida F. Green Center for Earth Sciences, designed by I.M. Pei, and the Ida Flansburgh Green Hall for graduate women. A major renovation in the Department of Physics will be named the Cecil H. and Ida F. Green Center for Physics.
The Greens endowed six full MIT professorships and three faculty career development chairs. Funds for one of those has been used to support the MacVicar Faculty Fellowship program.
Green was a member of the MIT Corporation since 1958.
He co-founded Texas Instruments, Inc. in 1951 and amassed a fortune by the time he retired in 1975. After that, he devoted his life to giving away the fortune.
"The idea is to get down to my last nickel before I die," he said in the 1990s.
Born in Manchester, England, on Aug. 6, 1900, Green moved to Canada as an infant and on to San Francisco in 1905, where his father was a cable car operator. Shortly after the 1906 earthquake, the family moved to Vancouver, B.C.
He attended the University of British Columbia before going to MIT. At MIT he received the S.B. and S.M. in electrical engineering, and is listed as a member of the Class of 1923. Green sold neon lighting, automobiles and insurance before he began his engineering career in 1924 at General Electric in Schenectady, N.Y., where he met Ida Mabelle Flansburgh. They were married two years later.
The Greens had no children and there are no survivors.
A memorial service was held April 17 in La Jolla. Burial was private.
A longer version of this story is on the web at /newsoffice/nr/2003/green.html.
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When there's a fire, sometimes there isn't time to do much. You need a quick solution, especially when it's in the home and may spread in moments. Enter the Satto 119 Eco, a rapid solution to hazard. The numbers refer to Japan's emergency services phone number and while you should always contact them in case of a fire, sometimes you have to deal with the immediate danger yourself. This is the best way to eliminate fire hazard we have ever seen, a "throwable" (nagekesu) fire extinguisher developed by Japanese firm Bonex.
A sort of reverse Molotov cocktail, is this the most user-friendly fire extinguisher available today? The patented and officially approved fire-dousing "grenade" might seem like an illogical idea (throw chemicals onto a burning flame?!) but its results are impressive, and almost immediate.
The container is made from special breakable plastic that poses no risk to the thrower or other people. The agent inside will then extinguish the flames. It contains 500ml (16.9 fl oz) of ammonium phosphate dibasic and ammonium bicarbonate, and has the extinguishing capacity ten times that of water. However, despite being chemical, the non-toxic agent is not flammable or liable to explode, and can in theory even be used by the elderly or youngsters.
The Satto 119 Eco features:
- Contains: ammonium phosphate dibasic, ammonium bicarbonate, others
- Suitable for early-stage small fires of combustible materials. It is NOT effective against burning oils, fires in the open or fires in advanced stage.
- Not that the ampoule is very fragile and will almost always break if dropped, even without force
- Weight: around 620g (21.9 oz)
- Life: 5 years
- Made in Japan
- Instructions: Japanese
- Please note that while the product is very effective, it is not 100% guaranteed to extinguish a fire immediately. It is not a substitute for the emergency services. | <urn:uuid:18a2d0db-49dd-4d92-9a8a-caa7ff5f689f> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://www.japantrendshop.com/sat119-eco-throwable-fire-extinguisher-p-1832.html | 2016-05-31T00:06:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464051151584.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524005231-00055-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.941483 | 431 | [
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I like the egg cases that moon snails build out of sand. They are commonly called “sand collars” and they remind me of pears. Such similar textures, I think, but not such similar creatures. I suppose most people wouldn’t even categorize a pear as a creature. I would. In any case, a fool can see how beautiful they each are. There are a lot of beautiful fruit creatures. Oranges have incredible exterior and interior texture. The skin is full of pock marks, made beautiful for the fist time. There’s something about that I find impressive. And the velvety-soft inside is almost like an inner skin; silky and smooth, even comforting. One wouldn’t expect that. Snails and oranges remind me of ears. I’ve been told repeatedly that I have hot ears. That’s probably one of the coolest compliments I’ve ever received about a physical attribute. I heard some fantastic lines today, probably some of my favorites ever. I’m mentally adding them to the favorite collection. “Hey we both like Code Red.” “So, you’re in high school?” “How come your leg is so white?” I might just have to write an entire blog about that guy. Boy, was he really comic material. Comedy comes in teaspoons for me, even literally sometimes. Like today, I was putting the dishes away and instead of spooning, the spoons were pushing away from each other, back to back, when I laid them down. I really got a kick out of that. It was like they were being grouchy. I guess that’s why the spoon ran away with the dish. There must be a train around here. I always hear it at night and it reminds me of the g-d Helios: The sun, seen as a man driving a chariot of fire-breathing horses and sunbeams crowned upon his head. There was something like that in the movie “Darby O’Gill and the Little People.” The Grim Reaper, or bBanshee, comes in a death chariot to take Darby away. It’s absolutely wicked, and I love it. You ever seen those rocks that look like sponges? How cool are those? Sponge rocks. What a concept; absolutely fabulous. | <urn:uuid:d881d4a5-3f0d-4076-849a-e044700c6a18> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://www.pof.com/member1309236.htm | 2016-05-31T00:25:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464051151584.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524005231-00055-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.978213 | 500 | [
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It was four years ago that the last episode of Sex and the City aired on HBO, an event mourned by fans across the country who wanted all the romance, fashion and gossip from their four favorite Manhattan mavens to live on. On May 30, the devout finally get their wish when Sex and the City: The Movie makes its big-screen debut at theaters across the country courtesy of Warner Bros. (both TIME and Warner Bros. are owned by Time Warner).
There's been much speculation about how the SATC movie will do in the theaters. Can a deceased pay-cable franchise get new life at the multiplex? Can a summer movie primarily targeting women lure enough ticket-buyers to become a rare female-oriented summer blockbuster?
The recent history of female-focused summer films shows it could go either way. The Devil Wears Prada debuted in June of 2006 with $27 million opening weekend on its way to a considerable $124 million grand total domestically. But just a few weeks ago, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler took center stage in Baby Mama, a widely hyped comedy that opened with a respectable-but-less-than-stellar $17 million opening weekend.
Getting a major studio to develop a summer hit for a female audience can be a hard sell when blockbusters usually come in Iron Man-sized portions and are aimed at guys. But with the stunning popularity of SATC both on HBO and DVD (and, more recently, on TBS), this movie could be the one that bucks the trend. TIME.com turned to a crack panel of experts to gauge how this movie will fare among mainstream audiences and whether it will reach a key benchmark of success, $25 million on its opening weekend. All five said yes, and here are their reasons why:
Industry analyst, Media By Numbers
I don't know a single woman between the ages of 25 and 40 who doesn't want to see this movie. If they all come out to see it it's going to be a date movie as well this thing is going to be huge. Just look back to Titanic, when packs of teenage girls came out to see it. Here, you could have groups of women and young adults coming to see SATC as the fun girls' night out. I wouldn't underestimate this one.
Film Critic, the Star-Ledger; Former Chairman, New York Film Critics Circle
I would be surprised if the movie didn't make $25 million handily in that first weekend. Just last weekend, What Happens With Vegas made $20 million, and that was just a little movie that came out of the blue, with Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz a movie that had nowhere near the fame and anticipation of SATC. I can't see how it's not going to do better than Vegas.
Rival Studio Executive (given anonymity so he/she could speak freely)
It's not going to do Iron Man kind of numbers, or Prince Caspian numbers, but it should do every bit as well as Baby Mama, which opened with $17 million, or Knocked Up, which opened with around $30 million. I think it's the kind of movie that if it ends up getting well reviewed, it will probably beat the $25 million mark. This is the kind of audience that does read reviews, and if it ends up getting panned by critics who say that it doesn't deliver, I could see some women staying home.
Arts Editor, TIME Magazine
They are marketing this in the same way that you would market a fan-boy movie, and they have really built up the anticipation to the point where women are going to go with other women to check it out. On the coasts, it may seem like the fad is over, but in places like Kentucky, for viewers who didn't have HBO but are discovering the show on TBS, it's still immensely popular... And you'll have the franchise fans as well. I was a naysayer at one time, saying that it's too old and we're over it, but then I watched the gathering media story and I have been converted. I have drunk the Sex and the City Kool-Aid.
Box Office Analyst, Exhibitor Relations
It's clearly going to be facing a challenge as a movie, since the television show appeals so much to one demographic, and so little to men, but I think it should land somewhere between $30 and $40 million in that first weekend. I don't think anybody who liked the show when it was in its prime on TV is going to stay away. | <urn:uuid:a336e957-5d20-4e49-8416-2b48430bbb91> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://content.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1807729,00.html | 2016-05-26T01:02:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049275429.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002115-00000-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.975675 | 940 | [
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Inspect Plants for Mealybugs and Scale
Despite close inspection when you brought them indoors, plants that have summered outside may be hiding some hitchhiking mealybugs and scale that can spread to other plants. Periodically take a close look at the main stems and in the axils of the leaves (where they attach to the stem). Mealybugs are somewhat easier to spot than scale because they have a white cottony coating. Scale have a hard, often brownish, shell-like covering. Both can be controlled in the early stages by rubbing them off with Q-tips dipped in alcohol. A severely infested plant will need a spray with lightweight horticultural oil.
Keeping Flowering Plants Cool
Amaryllis, cyclamen, and most other blooming holiday plants will last longer if kept on the cool side and out of direct sunlight. If you wish to make sure some flowers don't fade before a big event, you can keep the plants in a cool part of the basement for a few days and bring them out the day you need them. Cool temperatures also will help to keep flower stalks more sturdy and not leggy.
Use Colored Stones and Gravel
Dress up the soil surface of featured indoor plants with colored marbles, colored stones, aquarium gravel, or shells. Craft stores and pet stores have much to offer.
Storing Soil and Fertilizers
Leftover bags of fertilizers and soil amendments will not only tempt mice over the winter, they also can collect moisture and turn lumpy, and paper bags can start disintegrating. Pick up some inexpensive plastic containers to store the bags in; they can also make it easier to dispense the material next time you need it.
Wrap Small Evergreens
Protect young or borderline-hardy evergreens from winter sun and wind. Set four stakes around a plant close to the branches, then wrap burlap around the outside of the stakes and over the top, and secure it with twist ties poked through the burlap. | <urn:uuid:871801b7-ffc2-44ab-9490-61578f5e6679> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://garden.org/regional/report/arch/reminders/2295 | 2016-05-26T00:46:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049275429.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002115-00000-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.934608 | 416 | [
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Re: tcpdump: drop privileges by default?
On Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 09:06:14PM -0400, Elad Efrat wrote:
> Performance is something we can let people "give up on" (even more so
> once we have numbers) -- what stability issues are you referring to
> though? (what I mention above?)
The performance issues for systems with virtual caches are severe. But
do we even support ASLR on any systems like that? I am less concerned
about register pressure on x86 but we should measure -- this is a generic
PIC/PIE issue, not anything specific to ASLR.
Thor Lancelot Simon
"Even experienced UNIX users occasionally enter rm *.* at the UNIX
prompt only to realize too late that they have removed the wrong
segment of the directory structure." - Microsoft WSS whitepaper
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Listen to When The Plague Starts
Soul Khan is a Brooklyn-based MC and member of the hip hop collective Brown Bag Allstars. His distinctive baritone voice, lyricism, and personality take you on a journey in every song. Whether it’s spitting about pop culture references or topics close to his heart, Soul Khan’s dynamic knack for leaving an indelible imprint on your ears goes unchallenged.
Soul Khan was named Allhiphop's "Top Underground Artist 2011," featured on MTV's "Sucker Free" Freestyles, BET's "Follow Fridays" and Fuse's "Behind The Unsigned."
He has been featured in multiple media outlets such as MTV, BET.com, DJ Booth.net, Complex, AOL, 2Dopeboyz, Gobal Grind, Allhiphop.com, The Source, & Okayplayer. Soul Khan’s releases include a free album, Soul Like Khan and four EPs (Acknowledgement, Resolution, Pursuance, & Wellstone). | <urn:uuid:3ac416e9-651f-4db1-9950-36ed86644ce1> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_MS20925 | 2016-05-26T00:35:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049275429.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002115-00000-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.914771 | 211 | [
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I have a new website! Head on over there to view this tutorial!
Today I will be showing you how to create an urban-style piece of artwork in Gimp based off of the tutorial by Markus at PSDTuts.com. This is personally one of my favorite styles that I have been wanting to learn how to make, so I figured why not try a Photoshop one in Gimp? It gives it that creative and challenging aspect to it. | <urn:uuid:e2647c4f-eaad-4904-8262-f1420dd1649d> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://sglider12.blogspot.de/2008/03/creating-urban-style-piece-of-artwork.html | 2016-05-26T00:29:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049275429.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002115-00000-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.96159 | 92 | [
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Naples, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Bernhard Langer carded a 2-under 70 on Saturday to maintain a share of the lead at the ACE Group Classic.
Langer, who is the defending champion, finished 36 holes on the Talon Course at The TwinEagles Club at 10-under-par 70.
Kirk Triplett fired a 5-under 67 during his second round to meet Langer there. Langer is seeking his 20th career win on the Champions Tour and Triplett is trying for his third.
"They say he's human, but I don't know, I don't know. He's played some nice rounds," Triplett said about going against Langer in the final round. "Looks to me like he's kind of on a mission this year."
Duffy Waldorf (68) and Olin Browne (69) shared third place at 9-under, while Colin Montgomerie (67) and Bob Tway (72) were tied for fifth at 7-under 137.
Bill Glasson (69) owned sole possession of seventh at minus-6.
Langer entered the second round with a 1-stroke lead, and opened the day with birdies at the first and third around a bogey at the second to move to 9-under and remain on top of the leaderboard.
He would par his next 10 holes to remain there, which allowed Triplett to pull even.
Triplett cruised through an outward 34 with birdies at the third and sixth to make the turn at 7-under. He then rolled in back-to-back gains at the 12th and 13th to meet Langer at 9-under.
Langer broke his streak with a birdie at the 14th to regain the outright lead, but was soon met at 10-under by Triplett following his birdie at the par-3 16th.
Triplett would par his final two holes to finish there.
Langer briefly lost his share of the lead with a bogey at the 16th, but bounced right back with a birdie at the 17th to again reach 10-under. He parred the last to end alongside Triplett heading into the final round.
"It was a tough day, a lot of wind out there and some pretty good pin positions, tucked pretty tight in some small areas on a number of greens," said Langer. "Just played fairly decent golf. I actually hit every fairway except the 18th and hit a lot of greens for the conditions."
NOTES: Langer had played 10 of his last 16 rounds at this event in the 60s prior to Saturday ... Langer was also the runner-up of this event in 2011 and 2012 ... Langer has already collected a win this season, at the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship ... Triplett's last victory came at the 2013 Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach. | <urn:uuid:425af1df-70d0-4b37-b4d1-48b552c233e1> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/02/14/langer-leads-ace-group-classic-by-1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+foxnews%252Fsports+%2528Internal+-+Sports+-+Mixed%2529 | 2016-05-26T01:04:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049275429.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002115-00000-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.978468 | 609 | [
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Dying 'flowers' on Peace Lily
Devon, United Kingdom
I have a newish peace lily. The first of it's floral stems are past their best and I would like to know how I should deal with them.
It sounds like a pathetic question, but I've never been much success with house plants and would hate to do something (like cut them out) if it's the wrong action to take.
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An officer found two of the suspects in the area, and determined that they were attending the Rainbow Family Gathering, according to the release. Forest Service officials said Monday that approximately 650 people have now gathered in the Uinta National Forest as part of the annual tradition.
The woman identified one of the suspects, a 24-year-old from New Jersey, as the man who tried to rob her, according to the release. He was later arrested at the gathering under suspicion of second-degree felony robbery.
The investigation is ongoing and charges may be pending on the other suspects, the release adds.
The alleged attempted robbery comes three days after police say a woman at the gathering allegedly stabbed a man in the head and shoulder. Leilani Novak-Garcia, known among the eclectic group as "Hitler," was arrested Monday night on suspicion of attempted murder.
"The Heber City Police Department recommends that people in our community remain aware of their surroundings when out shopping and walking in their neighborhoods and that they immediately report any suspicious behavior by calling 911," the release reads. "The Heber City Police Department will continue to work diligently to insure the safety and welfare of our citizens."
As of Friday morning, Forest Service law enforcement officers have issued 21 citations for minor offenses, including marijuana possession, motor vehicle violations and off-leash dogs, among others — since the gathering kicked off two weeks ago. | <urn:uuid:d52c91d7-77bb-443a-852c-e9656a5dc150> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/58125524-78/police-release-woman-gathering.html.csp | 2016-05-26T00:40:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049275429.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002115-00000-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.97215 | 287 | [
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Adobe Edge product preview microsite
Scott Design received a Platinum MarCom Award, a Communicator Gold Award of Excellence, and a Silver Horizon Interactive Award for its work on the Adobe Edge microsite. The microsite features information that introduces a new web application to web designers. The site showcases the product, shows samples of what designers can create with Edge, and leads them to download a beta version of the software. The design is responsive, working equally well on desktop, tablet, and smartphone browsers.
- Platinum MarCom Award— Microsite
- Silver Horizon Interactive Award — Business to Business / Corporate Website
- Communicator Gold Award of Excellence — Online Advertising & Marketing - Microsite
About the awards:
The MarCom Awards international competition recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communications professionals. The MarCom Awards creative competition is judged by marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, media production, and freelance professionals.
The Horizon Interactive Awards highlight the “best of the best” in interactive media production around the world. The competition draws thousands of entries.
The Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring the best in advertising, corporate communications, public relations, and work for print, video, interactive, and audio. | <urn:uuid:742ac1ac-02a8-4cbb-995c-45b637f47c6f> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | https://www.hotdesign.com/awards/adobe-edge/ | 2016-05-26T00:35:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049275429.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002115-00000-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.877698 | 253 | [
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The turmoil in the Mideast and the resulting rise in world crude oil prices give credence to the argument that we need to become less dependent on oil from foreign nations. However, we are afraid President Obama will use this unfortunate series of events as evidence that we must end our dependency on fossil fuels, and will attempt to drive us headlong into the magical fantasy of “alternative and renewable energy.”
The appeal for the replacement of fossil fuels, namely oil and natural gas but coal as well, makes for a great sound bite, but to call for fossil fuel substitution in the beginning age of alternative fuel development is worse than premature. It is a cruel hoax played upon the American public. Presently, there are simply no viable alternatives, merely supplements. More than 85 percent of the world's ground transportation fuel and 100 percent of air transportation fuel comes from oil. That is not going to change any time soon.
In these tumultuous times, we need our own oil and gas more than ever. Responsible policymakers should be pursuing acceleration of development of our own fossil fuel resources. Yet the administration wants to take away the tax provisions that provide the capital needed to generate these resources. It's a nearsighted vision, especially when independent producers drill 93 percent of domestic wells and historically invest all their cash in new drilling. Then they borrow more.
Thousands of American jobs they create will be lost if 30 to 40 percent of the capital for drilling is eliminated through the loss of tax provisions. In an ironic twist, now that we need to increase U.S. production, certain members of Congress have launched a crusade against the technological advances in hydraulic fracturing that make possible the safe production of shale oil and gas resources.
We have proven, through decades of development and production, that we can harvest our vast domestic oil and natural gas shale reserves in an environmentally safe manner. Because of technological advances in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling in our shale resource plays, we currently produce more oil each year than the previous year. This trend has continued for the past five years, and our natural gas reserves are now measured in centuries.
When American companies find and produce American energy, we all win. All Americans are together on wanting more and better jobs and in keeping energy prices as low as possible. We must encourage our elected officials to turn a deaf ear to those who would raise the cost of energy with policies discouraging the production of our own oil and gas and making us more dependent on sometimes-unstable foreign sources of energy.
The virtual renaissance in American onshore oil and gas exploration, if allowed to continue, will meet the energy needs of America for centuries to come.
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What do you do when your best friend is in love with Michael Strahan? You stalk him for her... of course!
Football fans are very familiar with Strahan's HOF numbers and (questionable) single season sack record. However my friend could care less about what he's done on the gridiron. She loves the gapped toothed, teddybear that hangs out with Kelly Ripa.
Which is why, I've been watching Strahan's autographs on eBay for several months now... in hopes of finding some cool cards for her collection.
Last Monday, it finally paid off. A guy listed this 1999 Skybox Autographics autographed card with a BIN price of... wait for it...
Okay... so shipping was $2.25. Still... $6.25 for this card is insane. The guy actually emailed me back to congratulate me for capitalizing on his mistake.
Today's cardboard lesson is... It pays to stalk... I'm mean watch eBay auctions.
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James Giles wrote:
Looking back, I don't even know how it all came about. I tried to pull back at the last instant, but I heard a loud *WHONK* and a very hurt look on his face.
He didn't try to move of line?
Don't beat yourself up over this, it's his fault for not getting out of the way, not yours for hitting him, unless he had his back to you when you struck him
. Even then it's still his fault because he should have been aware of you wherever you were, even more so when working with ken. | <urn:uuid:65cc4cba-1a48-45ac-9552-cd74668ac210> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showpost.php?p=62467&postcount=25 | 2016-05-28T16:38:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049278042.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002118-00160-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.994011 | 126 | [
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Originally Posted by notorious
After Luck, RGIII, and Wilson, every draft is going to look like shit.
**** all of them. If last year's draft never happened, this QB class looks similar to most classes.
You have to go all the way back to 2011 to find a draft like this one. Or 2010 before that. Or if you remove those 2 from the equation, 2007.
Or 2006. Or 2005; before Aaron Rodgers was 'Aaron Rodgers'.
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The godfather of soul, it turns out, was a Ronald Reagan fan.
In a 1984 interview with Rocci Fisch for ABC News Radio, the late James Brown called the then-president “a man of conviction” and “the most intelligent, most well-coordinated president we’ve ever had.”
The interview, recently animated and re-released by Blank on Blank, a multimedia non-profit organization run by PBS, contains more than five minutes of Brown spewing fragments of wit and wisdom, as well as Fisch’s memories of meeting the R&B legend while he had his hair styled in Washington D.C. before a tribute concert.
Calling himself neither Republican nor Democrat but rather “A man…a humanitarian,” Brown responded with immediate praise when asked, “What do you think of Reagan?”
“His acting ability taught him the whole structure of the country,” Brown sagely observed, adding that “He knows what everybody wants.”
That thought lead Brown into a treatise on the state of the modern American masculinity: “Every American man is still a cowboy. See, you’ve got to remember that. Because of the frontiersman.”
He jumps back to Reagan, saying, “He knows how to act, he knows the emotions of people.”
Apart from his thoughts on our 40th President, the interview ends as Brown rejects the notion that he had reached his peak, saying “Wherever God leads me, that’s where I’m gonna go,” and characterized his unique style as “whatever I want to do.”
Brown also shared his thoughts on race: “Black is not a color; it’s an attitude. It’s the attitude of independence, respect and dignity.” | <urn:uuid:14b53d9f-f7b1-45d5-be7c-f2562345e2bb> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://dailycaller.com/2013/06/03/james-brown-reagan-the-most-intelligent-president-weve-ever-had-video/ | 2016-05-26T08:57:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049275764.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002115-00020-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.965065 | 393 | [
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THE PROJECT OF THE SPECIALIZED TOPOGRAPHIC MAP FOR HYDROECOLOGIC PURPOSES
Moscow State University for Geodesy and Cartography
Now learning and mapping of water resources transforms to very actual problem in connection with growth of the anthropogenic effects which are causing changes in water relationships of the rivers, lakes, transformation of connatural waters, changes of an ecological state of water objects - often on unpredictable directions. At the same time annual growth of a water consumption volume and requirements to quality of water is marked.
Cartographical providing was always one of conditions of rational usage and the count of natural resources and a state of water objects. The published hydroecological maps have the scientific basis, differ depth of the contents, optimization of legends, but are compiled, as a rule, in small scales and represent the common hydroecological picture at a level of enough large areas or in scale of all country. Now the maps giving more detailed information and with more exact spatial fixation of the facts are actual. Specialized topographical maps of new type or maps for hydroecological proposes could respond this requirement. The specialized maps developed within the limits of the river basins concept, considering both connatural processes, and anthropogenic influences on catch water basins, on our opinion, will be optimal.
The state topographical maps are the important source of the hydroecological information. They surpass on accuracy many other maps and allow receiving metric characteristics of water objects. Specialized topographical maps are created on the basis of universal ones, within the limits of their accuracy, and are characterized by addition of the contents or its directed unloading for particular branch of a national economy. Production of specialized maps is economically effectively and justified only at their compilation in a unified work cycle with universal maps.
The topographical maps assume equal value of mapped objects and the phenomena. On the maps of hydroecological proposes water objects and their characteristics should be shown in more detail.
A type and a project of specialized topographical maps of hydroecological proposes is presented in our researches. The offered contents of maps represents a data system on the water objects, envisioning characteristic of their genetical features, morphological, dynamic features. Designations of connatural objects are grouped on sections: water relationships and dynamics of the rivers, lakes; morphology and dynamics of coast; relief of a shore band; quality of water. Hydraulic engineering facilities and objects of water supply are separately characterized: water basins, their sorts and characteristics; canals (land-reclamation, navigable) and their characteristics; water pipes; hydraulic engineering facilities on water basins, rivers, canals. The special section is devoted to hydroecological dangers, objects of anthropogenic effect on water objects. The special attention is given to hydrological monuments and nature phenomena. Legend and samples of offered type maps are illustrated in the report. | <urn:uuid:fa36f602-9241-42e7-9b49-bb534f5aa65d> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://icaci.org/files/documents/ICC_proceedings/ICC2007/abstracts/html/25_Oral1-1_1.htm | 2016-05-26T08:42:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049275764.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002115-00020-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.918974 | 587 | [
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Testifying before the Senate today, Donald Rumsfeld told Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) that he has “never painted a rosy picture” about Iraq. Rumsfeld insisted that he has been “very measured” and told Clinton “you would have a dickens of a time trying to find instances where I have been overly optimistic.” Watch it:
Here’s just a few of the “overly optimistic” comments made by Rumsfeld (and no, we did not have a “dickens of a time” finding them):
Dec. 18, 2002: KING: What’s the current situation in Afghanistan? RUMSFELD: It is encouraging. They have elected a government through the Loya Jirga process. The Taliban are gone. The al Qaeda are gone.
Feb. 7, 2003: “It is unknowable how long that conflict [the war in Iraq] will last. It could last six days, six weeks. I doubt six months.”
Feb. 20 2003: “‘Do you expect the invasion, if it comes, to be welcomed by the majority of the civilian population of Iraq?’ Jim Lehrer asked the defense secretary on PBS’ The News Hour. ‘There is no question but that they would be welcomed,’ Rumsfeld replied, referring to American forces.”
Mar. 30, 2003: “It happens not to be the area where weapons of mass destruction were dispersed. We know where they are. They’re in the area around Tikrit and Baghdad and east, west, south and north somewhat.”
CLINTON: Well, Mr. Secretary, I know you would and I know you feel strongly about it, but there’s a track record here. This is not 2002, 2003, 2004-5, when you appeared before this committee and made many comments and presented, you know, many assurances that have frankly proven to be unfulfilled, and —
RUMSFELD: Senator, I don’t think that’s true. I have never painted a rosy picture. I have been very measured in my words, and you’d have a dickens of a time trying to find instances where I have been excessively optimistic. I understand this is tough stuff. | <urn:uuid:135a29c0-e181-4ee8-a468-49974ca95b43> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2006/08/03/6702/rumsfeld-iraq-rosy/ | 2016-05-26T09:18:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049275764.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002115-00020-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.968861 | 495 | [
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The forecast/commentary to the right (written in mid-May) appeared — as you'll remember — in MOTHER EARTH NEWS NO. 34 (the July-August 1975 issue of this magazine). And, despite the stalwartly optimistic words on the economy now emanating from Washington, we see no good reason to change a single comma or period of that July-August report.
The Economic Recession of 1975
Nor are we alone with this feeling. Julian M. Snyder — in a July issue of his excellent economic newsletter, International Moneyline ($15.00 a month from International Moneyline, Westport, CT) — flatly predicted that there will be no meaningful or lasting upturn to mark the end of the current economic ecession (which is the worst we've experienced since the 1930's). And in the July 15 World Market Perspective ($96.00 annually from ERC Publishing Co., West Vancouver, B.C., Canada), J.F. Smith fine-tunes that thought even further. Smith—who, back in February of 1973, was one of the first economists (if not the first) to call today's worldwide financial mess an "inflationary depression" and has been predicting planetary economic turns with amazing accuracy ever since — says:
There will be a continuation of the pickup in business activity that has now begun. And there will be temporary euphoria. However ... any strong, sound business advance from current depressed levels will be aborted. It will run head-on into a brick wall of price increase.;
This "forecast", by the way, was already coming true before Smith published it ... and not just in the United States, as a news article from Costa Rica's July 11, 1975 Tico Times proves. Headlined "Inflation Turns 'Dream Project' Into Billion Dollar Nightmare", the story told how "uncontrolled inflation" had forced ALCOA to "regretfully withdraw" from the development of an integrated mining and processing project that would have made Costa Rica, the major aluminum producer in all of Latin America.
The abandonment of such projects, of course, is very good for the long-term interests of the planet. The trend, then, should be applauded by everyone who understands the for immediately switching all the countries of the world from their current "growth at any cost" methods of operation to steady-state economies. There's no other way to ensure that this generation's grandchildren and great-grandchildren will have a planet to live on.
Despite that silver lining on the far horizon, however, we're the ones who — during the next few years — must live under the monstrous, boiling, black thundercloud which is now forming as the hot economic air mass of the past collides with the financial cold front of the future.
The worldwide economic storm is just beginning and definitely will not be anything like the little rain squalls we've occasionally experienced since the end of World War II. Despite the few isolated sunny weather breaks we're bound to have as the typhoon sweeps over us, the economic recession ahead is going to be big and tough and it's going to last a long, long time.
Batten down the hatches and don't be tempted to open them the first or second time the clouds part and a ray or two of sunlight peeps through. The hurricane that's gathering will last longer than you'll live. But if you'll take the proper precautions and keep your head down, you can still enjoy a long and a full life.
Beware of Pollyannas who spout that "the recession has bottomed, inflationary forces are almost wrung out of the economy, and we can expect healthy growth once again by fall". It just ain't that easy to expand a nation's — or the world's — economic base anymore and, even if it were, too many' people now know that such growth — in real terms — is very seldom healthy.
Leading European and Japanese economists are beginning to suspect that current economic troubles might well be a prelude to a greater worldwide downturn coupled with yet another round of steeply rising prices.
Even some U.S.forecasters (see William Wolman's Economic Diary in the May 26 Business Week) have begun to hint that we may be in a "staircase recession", a slump that falls, levels off, then falls again. All while inflation continues to eat away at the value of paper currency.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS FORECAST:
Meat, oil, automobile, and other key prices will go up again this fall, pulling still more prices up with them. Unemployment will remain high for months. More giant corporations will have to be bailed out of financial trouble. More and more people will demand that the government "do something to get this country moving again", and actions taken in response to the plea will continue to do more harm than good. Expect the squeeze on older people and others living on fixed incomes to tighten, despite increases in social security and other such payments. Expect crime to rise. Expect the quality of life, in general, to fall during the months ahead.
THE U.S. ECONOMIC OUTLOOK;
Just as Walter Prescott Webb predicted 25 years ago (see The Plowboy Interview in MOTHER EARTH NEWS NO. 32), Western Man's 450-year–long expansionary binge — which was fueled by cheap, plentiful energy and other resources — is now drawing to a close. And, just as predicted, the industrialized nations of the world are having a difficult time understanding what is happening to them. The sooner our "leaders" realize this and begin converting the world's countries to a steady-state economy, the better.
Still, there's no need for you to wait until those leaders wise up. The time was never better for you and your family to make the necessary conversion on your own. If you haven't already done so, learn to become as food and energy self-sufficient as possible and do it. Strive, also, for economic self-sufficiency: Learn a basic trade or set up a home business that will always be in demand and which you or your family can control. Pay off all bills. Tear up credit cards. Put yourself on a pay-as-you-go basis. Stock up on quality tools and books that will help you live better for less by growing your own food, building the things you need, etc.
It seems a certainty that we'll all be walking a tightrope between potentially catastrophic economic busts and just as potentially catastrophic booms during at least the next ten years. Those who insulate themselves best from our "modern, interdependent" way of life will probably fare best during the roller-coaster ride ahead.
And what if the worst of either extreme — boom or bust — doesn't come to pass? Great! You'll still be ahead of the game as you enjoy the satisfactions of self-sufficiency and independence. Economic virtue — even in "normal" times — is its own reward. | <urn:uuid:a926dbb4-7e8a-4e70-8d1c-ad20f0a83267> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/economic-recession-zmaz75sozgoe.aspx | 2016-05-26T09:04:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049275764.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002115-00020-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.953359 | 1,437 | [
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Rockbox mail archive
Subject: Re: Interface Mods
On Thu, 3 Oct 2002 18:47:49 +1200, "ActiveSystems"
>Great work on version 1.3 - thanks to all.
>Just a couple of possible improvements to the player interface
>When playing a track would it be possible to list the name of the track,
>then the number then the album name. At the moment the name of the album is
>shown first which is a bit of a nuisance then paging through the tracks.
V 1.3 didn't have configurable wps (while playing screen) yet. Use the
daily build and read the online manual
With that knowledge you can have it any way you like it.
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(Photo: Newtown moment near 'Campos')
* 'Velo cops', Missenden Road, cycling towards and then past me from opposite direction as I waited at traffic lights to turn right into Carillon Avenue - obviously not the 'chasing' ones!!
* 'Patrol-Car police' opposite me & waiting to turn left into Glebe Point Road as I was waiting to turn right - all somewhat confusing with 'who' ought to go first (them, obviously!), and before I knew it I'd ended up at 'driving cop's' window & was suggesting "you go first" - sounded like a plan, & off we all went with me following them up Glebe Point Road!
* 'City Rangers' (Aussie equivaltent to UK Traffic Wardens) issuing tickets in Mary Ann Street whilst I was simultaneously issuing post cards - startled them both by giving them one saying "this time, we have something for you!"
But, the best bit of the day was...
...bumping into Clover Moore, our estimable Lord Mayor of Sydney & Independent Member for Sydney, doing a spot of 'street-walking' just like me...
I went into 'fan' mode:
♥ gushed how much I admired her,
♥ shook her hand enthusiastically,
♥ blurted out how I'd met her before but didn't expect her to remember me,
♥ declared dramatically to her & the whole of Bulwarra Street that I was campaigning for law reform, & that bicycle helmets ought to be a matter for choice
♥ gratefully received her pamphlet,
♥ forgot to give her mine!!!!?
...& Clover Moore's response; utterly charming, and genuinely friendly, and graciously serene...
I'm more smitten than ever - if I lived in her electorate (sigh!) I would VOTE 1 CLOVER MOORE FOR SYDNEY in 9 days time.
Otterday! And Open Thread
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A couple weeks ago, I asked you all to weigh in on which color I should paint my front door. The top response was blue, with black and yellow being close contenders. Basically, it was a mixed bag, which meant I probably couldn’t go wrong with any of my considerations.
To refresh your memory, this is what our front door and porch looked like before.
As I always do when selecting paint colors, I held my fan deck up in the location and began flagging colors that stood out to me. I then taped the larger swatches from my Benjamin Moore color kit to the door and stood back. It didn’t take long for certain colors to jump out, and I quickly had it narrowed down to (you guessed it) blue, yellow and black!
Yellow was the next color I eliminated as an option. Our house faces southwest and yellow was far too bright with the sun shining on it. I could also tell by my husband’s and son’s reactions that it wasn’t their favorite color (although they usually defer to me when it comes to decorating decisions). Blue and black, however, were capturing my attention equally, and I decided to sleep on it (all this over a door color!).
The next day, I considered our landscaping colors and it made my decision much easier. Not only do we have a large tree with plum foliage on it throughout the summer, but most of the perennials in our front yard have purple or yellow blooms. I felt that adding blue would just be too much color. In addition, I’ve always loved the sophisticated and classic look of a black door. After looking at several blacks, I decided on Benjamin Moore’s Wrought Iron. It has a blue undertone, which seems to complement our siding and trim.
Wrought Iron looks more charcoal or navy in the direct sun, especially with the semi-gloss finish, but I love the richness it brings to our front porch. I typically like to change the decorating seasonally, and this new door color serves as a nice backdrop to my fall planter.
This year I went with something a little different. After visiting a local garden center, I was immediately smitten with this ornamental kale for its vibrant color and texture. For height and added color, I also picked up this green mountain boxwood. The small thyme plant was transplanted from my kitchen container potager I created in the spring.
To freshen the rest of the porch, I re-stained everything similar to the existing color and applied a clear coat to the deck surface to keep it low maintenance. I’d like to add an outdoor rug if I can find one in the right size, as well as a chair on the left hand side to make the space more inviting. Perhaps that will have to wait until the spring.
To soften the rock (and replace our evergreens that were not-s0-evergreen), I planted two ornamental grasses (prairie dropseed and moor flame) and an atomic lilac. They look small right now, but they will fill in eventually (fingers crossed they survive the winter).
I’m relieved that we’ve had such a beautiful fall and I’ve been able to get all of this completed before the snow flies. To me our house feels so much more welcoming and I find myself using the front door a little more than necessary!
Update: Check out the yellow bench I added to our front porch.
Looking for more front door paint colors? Check out some of my top picks!
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I started using a password manager last year and updated nearly all of my internet accounts to super-strong, unique passwords, and that isn't a problem, cause I only access them from web browsers or my phone, which has said password manager installed.
But device level access is a different story. Having super-strong, unique passwords is really annoying and prone to needing to pull out your phone to remember it. (using secure notes to remember the password)
I tried the strong password for windows logon and ended up changing it back to a weak string-digit password after a day.
Due to active directory network access being tied to device logon means that network access is also weak. Thankfully most practice MFA for remote network access so thats good.
Another password that I had to set back to being a weak string-digit is my itunes account due to having to enter it so often at the app store.
With Windows 8 device access being tied to an outlook account, and appstore access being tied to an itunes account, I really don't know how to approach those.
Ideally I would like to both recommend and PRACTICE super-strong internet account passwords, but easily remembered device access passwords.
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One sports bettor’s holiday season just got $154,659.79 better this past Monday.
A Covers member, who we’ll call Mark from Virginia, wagered $4,000 on a five-game parlay, including the Clippers moneyline (+130) versus the Spurs, the Celtics to cover +1.5 versus the Timberwolves, the Senators moneyline (+125) against the Blues, the Jets moneyline (+105) versus the Blue Jackets, and the Ravens to cover +5.5 versus the Lions on Monday Night Football.
The planets aligned and made for one massive payday, which we confirmed with Mark’s book of choice Sportsbook.ag
. But before you call Mark “lucky”, consider the fact he cashed in a seven-tier parlay for $52,407.22 back in June
“Obviously, I have lost a bunch of parlays before this hit but that is no fun to talk about and this is just fun to look at,” Mark tells Covers via email.
Mark, who doesn’t consider himself a professional gambler by any means, says there is no rhyme or reason to his parlays. He does admit he is more likely to take risks with underdogs on his parlay bets because the payoff is far greater than a card full of favorites.
“I am always looking for something, but no one specific piece of data in particular, it just depends on the sport and situation,” he says. “I listen to everyone, read everything, and follow no one.”
As for what Mark plans on doing with his earnings, well, sportsbooks in Las Vegas have now been warned.
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Scott Murphy, back in high school, was a famous football player. After a championship game which marks the end of his career, he got injured and never able to play a game. Now, he has chance to change history.
Okay, I was shocked about the go-back-in-time plot. I thought it would be just a linear drama. Oh well, it got me! By the way, it is a decent story, a clean fantasy-family drama. I love feel good movies, and so I do to this. Surprisingly, I was really interested on how this movie would end. However, there are some glitches in it. And I felt like sound effects are misplaced, I heard this horror-feel music in scenes that are supposed to be the turning points, which is not horrifying at all.
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HealthBridge Management and CareOne, interconnected companies that own and run nursing homes in Connecticut and five other states, on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit that calls a union's publicity campaign against them "a shake-down by a lawless enterprise."
The companies say the pattern of actions by SEIU, including enlisting politicians and liberal activists in efforts to shame the company into a more generous stance toward its workers, are criminal extortion under the RICO Act, a federal law often invoked in cases of organized crime and racketeering.
"This action is not about strikes or union organizing or collective bargaining," the suit says. "It is about a corporate campaign, endorsed and effectuated by Defendants and facilitated by the politicians they support, that is in its essence a shake-down by a lawless enterprise."
The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in New Jersey, identifies two Service Employees International Union locals, one covering New Jersey, one covering Connecticut. Both companies are based in New Jersey.
The suit says that as a result of SEIU's "baseless claims" on questionable Medicare billing, River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury is the target of an ongoing inquiry by federal prosecutors, forcing the company to spend "a substantial amount of time and money in responding."
About 600 Service Employees International Union District 1199 members from five homes in Connecticut have been striking since July. HealthBridge runs eight homes in the state, including River Glen, which is not unionized.
Deborah Chernoff, spokeswoman for District 1199, said: "I think it's very appropriate for the government to investigate whether Medicare funds are being properly expended. If they are, all to the well and good, if not, we're all being cheated."
The day the strike began, HealthBridge reported acts of sabotage in Newington, Stamford and Danbury to police. The lawsuit says, "These tactics were not the isolated acts of individual disgruntled strikers. Rather, they were coordinated actions by [District 1199] organizers."
Chernoff called that claim "absolutely ludicrous."
"It's a charge without any basis in fact," she said. "It's made simply as an effort to distract from their own illegal behavior."
The federal government is suing the companies, accusing them of breaking labor laws on collective bargaining, and have asked a federal judge in Hartford to force HealthBridge to put the strikers back to work and to restore the benefits that the company unilaterally reduced earlier this year.
The National Labor Relations Board is also pursuing a case through its own system against HealthBridge, and that trial, in front of an administrative law judge in Hartford, resumes Oct. 17.
The company, saying the union would not bend, ended the pension for workers and dramatically increased cost sharing for health insurance premiums at the same time it increased wages by 2.2 percent. The NLRB says that action was illegal.
This is not the first time SEIU has been sued under the anti-racketeering statute, and it settled out of court when Sodexo, a food distribution company, sued in 2011.
Fordham University law professor James Brudney said that in recent years companies have been using the RICO statutes as a way to gain the upper hand against unions they are in disputes with.
"As a general proposition the notion that hard bargaining or political pressure or appeals to agencies or courts is extortion is simply a loser – or it should be," he said.
One consequence of that political pressure in Connecticut, the lawsuit says, is that the state withheld permission to close Wethersfield Health Care Center for six months, costing the company $6 million.
Some of these cases are dismissed the first time they come up in front of a judge, Brudney said. But when they are not dismissed, the union will usually settle out of court and back away from the negative publicity campaigns that inspired the lawsuits.
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Hubbard's chops blew out in the Nineties, which is no surprise given the kind of stick the trumpeter gave them for 30 years or so.
No one has ever made the horn sound louder and longer. He is now partially rehabilitated, but confines himself to the softer pressures and shorter lines required by the flugelhorn. This is a second outing with the New Jazz Composers Octet, which does what it says on the tin: small-ensemble generic modern jazz, shortish on extemporary flash, long on arrangement. The effect is lively and not too challenging, either for Freddie's poor lip or for the listener's ear. An enjoyable experience.
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A Northwest Florida community also honored the victims of the September 11th attacks.
A small memorial service was held Tuesday at the Jackson County Fire-Rescue Department near Marianna, Florida.
The guest speaker at the ceremony was Keith Coco, a retired New York police officer who was at Ground Zero the day of the attacks.
Those who attended say the victims who died should never be forgotten.
"Today reminds me that freedom comes at a cost... at a price. It's a time for us to reflect on those who gave their lives for us and those who continue to give their lives for us here in the United States of America," said Jeff Gnann.
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Uber's senior vice president of business Emil Michael will join the Pentagon's Defense Business Board as an advisor, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The Business Board was created in 2002 to provide independent advice on the private sector.
The Department of Defense announced the appointment of eight members to join the already 15 members who serve on the board. As the WSJ points out, Michael is the only one of the new members to have startup experience.
Before taking the job at Uber last year, Michael was the COO of Klout. Prior to that, he was a special assistant to defense secretary Robert Gates, from 2009 to 2011.
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Mediation and Litigation
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The goal of our family law attorneys is to solve, not merely resolve, the problems of divorce (see "The Divorce Process)". Accordingly, Dave Grotewohl & Associates is a Sacramento family law firm with an emphasis on family when children are involved. Securing their long-term parental and financial needs is a hallmark of our family law practice.
Our attorneys practice both divorce mediation and litigation, but in either case, they marshal considerable experience and skills to reach an amicable dissolution and avoid the "ugly divorce." A positive and common-sense approach to divorce begins with the decision that the past does not need to determine the future.
When you work together with a settlement-oriented divorce attorney to establish an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation with the other side, you begin to discover “win-win” solutions that preserve the dignity and,net worth of both parties and enable them to move on to successful lives after divorce. Call Today: (916) 568-6200 | <urn:uuid:d92f91bf-bb38-401d-9099-f044644cb4be> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://www.grotewohllaw.com/ | 2016-05-29T07:35:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049278417.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002118-00200-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.945599 | 281 | [
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Jada Pinkett has spoken openly about her parenting style, which includes allowing her children to express themselves in how they dress and style their hair. While son Jaden recently cut his hair and rocks a simple short cut, daughter Willow is constantly experimenting with color and texture. And of course, people have a lot to say about it, with Willow’s styles often popping up on gossip blogs. Apparently Jada is fed up with the commentary, and took to Facebook to set people straight. Click below to read the note and see some of Willow’s styles.
A letter to a friend…
This subject is old but I have never answered it in its entirety. And even with this post it will remain incomplete.
The question why I would LET Willow cut her hair. First the LET must be challenged. This is a world where women,girls are constantly reminded that they don’t belong to themselves; that their bodies are not their own, nor their power or self determination. I made a promise to endow my little girl with the power to always know that her body, spirit and her mind are HER domain. Willow cut her hair because her beauty, her value, her worth is not measured by the length of her hair. It’s also a statement that claims that even little girls have the RIGHT to own themselves and should not be a slave to even their mother’s deepest insecurities, hopes and desires. Even little girls should not be a slave to the preconceived ideas of what a culture believes a little girl should be.
More to come. Another day.
Ladies, what are your thoughts?
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Not everybody is cut out for Blackwater jobs. One of the world's largest military and protective services contractors, Blackwater is best-known for the support they provided to the US military and intelligence agencies during the height of the war in Iraq. During that time, the company was on the receiving end of some bad press; caught between competing political agendas and dangerous situations, Blackwater took a hit in popularity. Today, however, the hardworking men and women behind Blackwater continue to serve governments around the world to provide much-needed protection and military services.
Qualifying for Employment
People who take Blackwater jobs typically have a background in the military; at the very least, they are qualified martial artists and military tacticians. Blackwater is a perfect place for former members of the military who are ready to give up working for the government but not ready to give up the adrenaline and nobility of a job protecting others in dangerous situations.
The current Blackwater jobs contractor openings posted on the official Blackwater website provide a taste for what kinds of people the company is looking for. At the moment, most military-oriented jobs require contractors to travel to Afghanistan, where they will support the DoD in positions such as intelligence analysts, explosive detection dog handlers, personal security, and armorers.
Besides overseas jobs, Blackwater jobs can also be closer to home, mostly at the company's training Center in North Carolina. They are always looking for men and women capable of teaching firearms basics, training detection dogs, and so forth.
Other Types of Positions
Not all Blackwater jobs are the kinds of positions featured in action movies. With any company as large as Blackwater, a vast and skilled support staff is also required to keep operations running smoothly.
To this end, Blackwater jobs also include run-of-the-mill positions such as accountants, maintenance, facility services, legal services, and so forth. Because Blackwater contracts with the US government, there are also positions that specialize in writing and presenting contract proposals. For these types of jobs, Blackwater requires sales-oriented individuals who also have a proficient understanding of military operations.
In sum, Blackwater remains one of the largest contractors used by the US government. Anyone considering Blackwater jobs will be glad to know that plenty of military-oriented positions, as well as non-military positions, remain available both within the United States and abroad.
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Snows, Blues, and Ross Geese. A snow goose hunting forum to discuss snow goose hunting tips and tactics.
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Is there a certain number to the amount of snow decoys and blue decoys to have in a spread? Also would it help to throw in some juvie decoys in there. And what would you guys recommend for a ratio of feeders to sentrys?
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I don't think it really matters. 25 years ago blues made up maybe 10% of the flock, now I see flocks that may be 60-75% blues. But keep this in mind.... the visibility is what you want and white decoys will give you better visibility than dark ones. My spread still only has about 10% blues and it seems to work fine.
I tend to like at least 60/40 mix feeders/sentries. You don't want it to look like the whole flock is on alert.
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I doubt it makes any difference what so ever. I have the same approach with early season ducks. People get hung up on hen only mallard decoys as ducks have poor plumage then. But, never the less, i put out my full plumage drake decoys and birds decoy just fine. I just dont think that they discern plumage as to if they are going to land there or not....I go with the other gentleman that posted. When your decoying, you want visibility...That means whites and darks because they show up well, not mottled colors. So, id go with more snows.
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Just make sure you have enough for a good "salt and pepper" look.
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So I have a question but kinda give you a briefing. I have been shaking for a some time now probably 10 years? Mine is getting worse over the years. So my doctor really didn't think anything about it. So my husband and I video the events taking place. My main complaint was my legs from toe to hip have been turning purple with shaking in my legs (severe) and shoulders & hands will also do this. My doctor put me on a medication (long time ago was on it for maybe a week) for anxiety (due to my house burning down) well this flared it up like crazy. I couldn't even get the food to my mouth without it shaking off my spoon. I just started crying. So I have been paying attention when this shaking starts. Mine is (not) associated with anything but movement. If I walk (i shake) if I hold something I shake.. I have also noticed that my head does the no rythem as well.. but not real bad. Nothing compared to my legs and hands. It doesn't seem to go to one side either.. Both sides are affected.
My question is this something that can be controlled by medications? I go see my neurologist the 29th of July. I am not sure what to expect since this is what my doctor thinks I have.. So anyone know what kind of tests they may run?
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Explaining 'big' Bible words to kids
Explaining the Bible - see Children and the Bible
When teaching children the Bible, we sometimes use words that are unfamiliar to them. Words that are used mainly in a Bible, or in a Christian context, may not be understood by younger children or by those who do not come from a Christian background.
While we should not avoid using Bible-specific words, we should ensure that children understand what we are saying. One way of doing this is by using the word together with a short explanation. This can be done quite easily without interrupting the flow of one's talk.
Here are some examples of how the explanation of a word can be integrated into a sentence.
a. Then a leper—a man with a terrible skin disease—cried out...
b. Then they crucified Jesus—they nailed Him to a wooden cross.
a. … Scripture, which is God’s Word, the Bible.
b. … Pentecost, which is a Jewish feast celebrating the beginning of the wheat harvest.
a. A veil or curtain separated...
b. So he asked the seer or prophet…
a. … repent, which means being sorry for one’s sin.
b. … Salvation, which means being saved from sin.
A list of unfamiliar Bible words
While it is always best to come up with your own explanation of a difficult word, this list of Bible word explanations can help you get started. To download the list, click on the red title below.
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Topeka A legislator has filed a bill that would prohibit courts from basing a decision on any legal system that doesn't grant people the the same rights as the United States and Kansas constitutions.
State Rep. Peggy Mast, R-Emporia, said Wednesday the proposal was prompted by concerns over reports where women and children in some immigrant communities in the United States have been assaulted or killed because they want to become Westernized. She pointed to so-called "honor killings" where women have been murdered and their assailants have proclaimed that the women brought dishonor to their families by violating a tradition or rule.
Mast said she wants to ensure that courts when deciding these cases recognize only state and federal laws and not a traditional belief or law from another country or society.
House Bill 2087 already has 45 sponsors.
But Kari Ann Rinker, coordinator of the Kansas chapter of the National Organization for Women, said Mast was trying to pass legislation for a problem that hasn't come up in Kansas. Mast said it was better for Kansas to be pro-active.
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And I’m back to Illustration Friday (remind me to tell you sometime how important it has been for me). This couple are Jack-be-Nimble and Nancy Etticoat, from their respective nursery rhyme and riddle. I cut them out of black paper to try out a new swivelling blade, after returning from Darren Hanlon‘s Christmas concert with Deb last night. The colour is digital.
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With glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica melting into the ocean at up to double the speed of just a few years ago, all the water has to go somewhere -- and that could mean an end to America's coastlines as we know them.
The water wouldn't come crashing down city streets the way it did in the movie, "The Day After Tomorrow." Instead, according to the new issues of the journal Science, the oceans fed by rapidly melting glaciers would rise steadily over years -- a total of 13 to 20 feet by the end of this century, threatening huge chunks of American cities like New Orleans, Miami, Charleston, S.C., and New York.
In the future, storms could regularly swamp New York's subways and tunnels if barriers aren't built to hold back the rising tides, according to Vivien Gornitz, a sea level specialist for NASA. Even pricey riverfront properties in the borough of Manhattan may be under water periodically.
This is the sort of thing that happens in Venice, Italy. Each winter they have floods or high tides and have to put down temporary boardwalks as walkways to keep people out of the water.
'We've Got to Take Some Action'
In Miami, a team is trying to figure out how to keep the sea from spilling into the city's drinking water reserves.
"We know we've got to take some action," said Harvey Ruvin, who leads the team confronting the issue. "Certainly building a dike 500 miles long wouldn't work. It's too expensive. But maybe building a desalinization plant or moving our oil well fields further to the west [would work]."
Any of the solutions could run into the millions or billions of dollars, but scientists say the cost of inaction is much higher.
"There is no point waiting until we've reached that tipping point," said Tim Flannery, the author of "The Weather Makers." "It's then too late. It really is."
In Holland, where 50 percent of the land is below sea level, they are way ahead of the game. The Dutch spent $8 billion over 30 years to fortify the coastline with state-of-the-art dikes, dams, levees and a 6-mile-long hydraulic sea wall. That system is 50 times stronger than the defenses that failed New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.
"To the Dutch standards, New Orleans was not very well-protected," said Huib de Vriend of Delta Hydraulics.
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Yooooooo MGK and Yelawolf are at it again. Yelawolf recently sent a lil’ shot at MGK and then MGK licked a shot back at him and called him an “old man” to MTV. Truthfully, I’m not sure what MGK is saying because Yela isn’t too old. I do think he’s more “seasoned,” if you will.
Here is the earlier interview with Yelawolf. Its 18 minutes long. Most of it is he talking about him figuring it out. He’s going in on Interscope quite a bit.
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With its roots firmly attached in geoscience academics, ENRES International was founded in 1987. The company originated from the insight that an innovative, objective approach in well log correlation was essential to improve stratigraphic models. This led to the development of INPEFA®, a data driven method for well log correlation.
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I have been manic in my blogging the first quarter of this year. I need a break. A short break. And I’m taking one. Starting right now. I thought the timing is perfect. Next week is holy week. And since I haven’t really “given up” anything for Lent, I thought I’d give up one of the things I love doing, and that is blogging, for the holy week observance. I will not participate in any memes all next week, either here or on my photo blog.
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Chevron has become super popular and is absolutely adorable. Tonight at a painting party I learned just how difficult painting chevron things can be. I honestly think I gained a few grey hairs trying to make it perfect. After a few snacks and almost 4 hours of work later I completed my first chevron painting:
The easiest way to tackle chevron is to use painter’s tape. Paint one color with the tape on and then after it dries take the tape off and paint the other color. Also, use flat edges brushes.. they are a lifesaver! Oh, and see the letters? I totally did that in Sharpie. It’s so much easier and looks just the same as black paint (and of course I used a stencil).
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6th October 2014
Oh, my love,
Can you ever forgive me for how long it’s been since I last wrote to you? Please my love, forgive me, for there is a good reason for my lack of correspondence. You see, it’s been a bit of a fraught summer. I had no oven or hob for a good couple of months, and also no bathroom basin, but that was okay. The bit that meant I was just too busy to write was my friend being made homeless with her young child and her cat and dog. Me, being mentally ill with a horrible disorder called empathy, gave her a place to live.
What this meant of course was that there were seven people living in my 2.5 bedroom house. (I mean, seriously, if this were social housing my third bedroom would not count. I lovingly refer to it as the ‘cupboard’.) So my friend and her child lived in my cupboard for three months while desperately trying to get some help from anywhere. I mean, anywhere.
No council would take responsibility for her, no homeless charities would assist, absolutely no one would help. She was originally one of your constituents but couldn’t get any help from your office, so I did consider giving her your number so that she could come and stay with you, but the insecurities set in. You see, my friend has skin of porcelain and absolutely beautiful eyes, and my love, I feared you might stray.
In the end I personally wrote to some charities (using my OMG awesomez lettor writing skillz) on her behalf and finally she was given enough money for a deposit on a tiny little house out in the sticks, two or three bus rides from her nearest newsagents.
Now, you’d probably say that all’s well that ends well, but darling, the trauma of housing a pleb. I should have known darling, but because of my mental illness I didn’t see it coming. In between frantically trying to find anywhere to live, anywhere that would give her a job, crying and feeling unbelievably guilty about living with me, what do you suppose she did? Yes, she smoked B&H, drank Special Brew and watched Jezza with her beer belly hanging out. Just kidding. She didn’t do that at all. She just sat around smoking crack.
Anyway, I have seen the error of my ways and am seeking counselling for my empathetic ways so that I can become more like IDS. In my position he would probably have told her that work pays and that she has to work hard and get on, and she would have died in a gutter somewhere having had her child removed from her.
That would have been far better.
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|Pommy Jon said 2008-02-28 06:26|
I have bought a 1986 American spec Bonneville Engine No. 663, half restored and in really good nick. I live in Australia and have had a discussion with Union Jack Motorcycles, down Melbourne way, who are very knowledgeable about this model. I am thinking of making a \´body kit\´ for it in the style of a flat tracker and would like some suggestions for a petrol tank to fit over the oil-in-frame
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My beard grows patchy in some places, it's gotten better over the years but it kind of bugs me.
My question is, is it too patchy? My other question is for the men here, how long did it take for your beard to grow fully?
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i don't know since i shave regulary.
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US prosecutors said that the sentence for Tahawwur Rana, an aide of convicted terrorist David Headley, should send a tough message to terrorists that they cannot escape detection and punishment.
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A list of Marks & Spencer stores thought to be most vulnerable to colour has surfaced - and two Birmingham shops feature.
The retailer has announced it is set to close 60 clothing and home stores after posting a drop in profits.
Retail analysts say the towns, cities and communities involved are expected to do all they can to keep the stores open.
Some of the under-threat shops have been open for decades, and while M&S is yet to name the stores set for closure, it is understood around 30 full line UK stores will close their doors.
The remainder of the affected stores, meanwhile, will be changed to Simply Food outlets over the next five years.
Experts at the Local Data Company have compiled a list of areas that it thinks are vulnerable, reports Mail Online.
This list is not from M&S and it does not mean the stores involved form part of the official closure programme.
The identity of the Birmingham stores has not been revealed.
Instead, it is a list of vulnerable areas identified by the LDC, which uses a series of sophisticated measurements to understand the economic health of high streets.
LDC says M&S is likely to axe town centre locations as shoppers increasingly favour out-of-town retail parks where parking is plentiful.
Experts also say there are many areas where M&S has too many stores.
M&S currently has a major store in High Street, city centre and in High Street, Longbridge.
It has outlet stores at One Stop Shopping Park in Perry Barr and Astle Retail Park, West Bromwich.
It also has Simply Food stores at New Street Station and Harborne High Street.
Local Data Company director Matthew Hopkinson said: “There are 35 towns and cities that have more than two M&S stores either on the high street, in a shopping centre or on the edge of town in a retail park.
“If one removes the large urban centres such as London, Glasgow and other cities, there are 22 towns where one might question the need for two stores.”
“Examples include Milton Keynes, Bournemouth, Durham, Fareham, Stockton-on-Tees, Swindon and Chichester.”
M&S said it was “very disappointed that anyone would choose to speculate in this way.”
“This list is not based on any M&S data and we have not published any locations.
“What we have done is outlined plans to improve our store estate over the next five years which include opening 200 new Food stores and selling Clothing and Home from 60 fewer stores.”
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The word poet or kavi has become a not-to-be-so-proud-of kind of word in my office. Guys address each other with the title kavi or poet.
Oh..kavi, the usual way of greeting goes like this, how are you today? And the kavi ji or Mr. Poet replies, Oh..kavi ji, why are you calling me kavi? Please, kavi ji, I am not a kavi. Kavi ji, you are the kavi, instead. For example, whenever Gunaraj Luitel, our pleasant and friendly News Editor smilingly greets kavi Devendra Raj Bhattarai, a clever reporter, with Oh..kavi ji, how are you?, the master gafadi Bhattarai (who sometime introduces himself as Rai. And you can guess why I am calling him Master Gafadi.) instantly responds with these words, Oh..kavi sir, I am fine. Kavi sir lai kasto chha? (how are you kavi sir?)
For all of us who lack kavi hridaya (another hit term) or poetic heart, it is very much difficult to decide who is kavi and who is not. Krishna Jawala Devkota was a famous kavi who wrote a long article (and recited that in poetic style making fool of so many veteran kavis of Nepali society) on Nepali politics that never appeared in the paper. I think he is showing his kavitwo or poetic skills somewhere in Europe these days.
Anyway, everyone is kavi in Kantipur’s editorial section. Balaram Bainya, senior reporter, is a published kavi. Devendra is a mahakavi (kavi of kavis) largely because of his wide network among kavis and literary figures of Nepal. Unfortunately, no one has seen Devendra’s kavita or poem yet. I hope we will soon see that. I am sure Gunaraj Luitel will soon find Devendra’s poems and let us read that. Yes, Hari Bahadur Thapa, our chief reporter is not a kavi. He proudly declares that he hasn’t read any kavitas (poems) yet.
Well, how can I forget to mention here that our very own Narayan Wagle, the editor, is a kavi too? But he kindly and shyly declines to be addressed as kavi or even declines to accept that he has written any poems. But no one who has read Wagle’s bestselling novel Palpasa Cafe can just forget the poem that one of the characters of the book writes.
Anywya, lets leave that there. So, with all respect, let me come to Guna Raj Luitel and Devendra Raj Bhattarai. The interesting and ironical relationship between these two Rajs always fascinates me. I have long been hearing Devndra Bhattarai mentioning that Guna Raj Luitel actually published a poem in Garima, a prestigious literary publication from Sajha Prakashan. Timi yeta bata aau, Ma uta bata aauchu was the punch line of Gunaraj’s poem that Devendra Raj would recite wholeheartedly whenever the talk of poems arise.
Gunaraj would never accept that he wrote a poem and published that in Garima. And Devendra would always challenge him that one day he would produce the copy of the magazine so as to prove his point.
And Devendra finally proved his point. Today he emerged in the office with a piece of paper. He excitedly showed that to me. That was the photo copy of the page from Garima that had not only the poem penned by Guna Raj Luitel but also his nice photo. Now its official that Garima magazine of Magh 5056 (6 years ago) actually contains poem of Gunaraj under the title Oh..meri priya Amina (Oh my dear Amina). WAW!
Salam Walekaum Amina
Yo sagarmatha ko chhora ko salam
Timi samundra ki cheli lai
Akhir ma sagarmatha pagladai pagladai
Timi bangal ko khadi mai aauchu
Aauchu amina ma aauchu
Devendra photo-copied the paper and distributed that to all friends. He pasted one at the notice board of Gunaraj’s room. (He was not there when we pasted that and later I found him taking that paper out of the board.) Devendra also pasted the paper on the notice board of Narayan Wagle. He distributed them among the Kathmandu Post people, including Ameet Dhakal, News Nditor, as well.
“You know what,” a smiling but somewhat shy Gunaraj came near me this evening, as I was busy with computer in business bureau.
“Ke, dai, ke?” I asked him. And he continued, “Devendra is a propagandist. He distributed my poem to all and people from Kathmandu Post are calling me. I am thinking about how to counter him.”
I am sure Guna Raj was also trying to find some poems of Devendra!
This whole kavi war is very much interesting. A few weeks ago when someone addressed Balaram Baniya as kavi, he, with a big smile, countered that with this question: “Oh..my dear friend. What crime I did and you are calling me a poet. Please do not punish me harshly by calling me a poet.”
But yes, Balaram Bainya too is a poem. How did I know? Well, when Devendra threatened him that he would bring Balaram’s poem published in Deshantar Weekly and distribute that among colleagues just like what he did with Gunaraj’s. Balaram too counter-challenged him instantly. “I wrote that poem for a cause,” clarified Baniya, the secretary of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ). “That was a political poem and if you want, I can give that to you now.” Devendra was instantly silenced!
But he kept talking about the Luitel poem. “I spend whole day looking for that particular issue of Garima in the offices of Sajha Prakashan,” Devendra just told me on the phone about his labor of the day. He read out those lines for me as I told him that I was finally writing about the poem in my personal blog (that was his original suggestion). “And I am very happy to find that issue.”
There is a saying that every Nepali is a kavi and they write too much poem. Many people come to the newspaper office wanting to get space for their poems. And the joke is that a poet is always after possible listener. He wants to recite a poem whenever he finds a person in front of him.
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For the person that is just getting started now is a great time to start buying liners to either pot, pot up and resell on Craig’s list, or plant in grow beds to get cuttings from next year.
Many sellers have been holding off on placing ads because of the hot weather, I look for the flood gates of lots of new offerings to start very soon.
Another thing to think about is preparing an area for hardwood cuttings this winter. Over the winter there are sure to be lots and lots of hardwood cuttings offered for sale. All you need is a bed filled with potting soil, good topsoil, or coarse sand. A bed 5.5″ deep is plenty. just make the cuttings, dip them in dip n grow and make sure they stay moist over winter and start watering in the spring.
Stock up on hardwood bark to make potting soil. You never have enough.
August: (mid to late summer)
Continue with softwood cuttings of evergreens. By now the wood of most deciduous plants has hardened off.
You can still make cuttings with this harder wood if you are using automated mist, but you should use a little stronger concentration of rooting compound.
Budding can be done early in August. Especially dogwoods, they can be budded later than most other plants.
What growers in other zones are doing in August:
Toby in Zone 7B-Making yet a bigger and better rooted cutting bed, prepping for a pumpkin sale in a few months that will help fund our nursery and, of course, making baby plants and getting ready for my new 2nd graders in between. (a teacher AND a backyard grower!)
Roger in Zone 6A-Still taking cuttings, potting up some plugs to bigger pots, weeding waiting for the inspector. Getting some walking onion top sets ready to start shipping in the next week or so.
Tiffany in Zone 3-4-Just stuck a bunch of peegee hydrangeas. And am in the process of taking cuttings of thread leaf coreopis and hopefully some soap wort and dianthus.
Kris in Zone 4-5-Still taking cutting and potting up the ones that are ready. Seeding, dividing and potting assorted perennials. I am working to make our spring sale the best so far. Working, working & working in the veggie garden! Attending my weekly permaculture class.
Ed in Zone 7– Still sticking cuttings and SWEATING a lot!
Wendy in Zone 8B-Sticking cuttings, potting up rooted cuttings, bumping up liners to gallons and pruning. All while packing, fixing up the house, painting , WEEDING, and getting ready to put the house on the market.
Today’s high is supposed to be a wonderful 68 degrees with a chance of rain! I’m going to take this opportunity to make jam from the huckleberries I picked up in the woods in eastern Washington with my sister last week(even saw a bear! Glad it was going in the other direction!)
Toni in Zone 7A- Taking cuttings and bumping stuff up to bigger pots is most of what I’m doing. Fixed a 40 foot shade last week over some stuff that were suffering in full sun in the pots. Mostly trying to to stay cool while working though.
Other August tips:
1. Water and weed
2. Fertilize annuals, especially those in containers. Remove spent annuals and replace with new plants to keep beds and containers fresh.
3. Divide irises and daylilies as they complete blooming.
4. Divide and transplant peonies.
5. Cut back yarrow, catmint, coreopsis and veronica by one-third when plants stop flowering to encourage new foliage and blooms.
6. Harvest herbs for freezing or drying.
7. Re-edge beds.
8. Keep compost moist.
9. Do a final planting of vegetables for fall harvest: spinach, lettuce, kale and chard. (Don’t forget to water frequently.)
10. Check plants for signs of pests and diseases.
11. Evaluate your garden with an eye for improvements.
12. Collect seeds for next year’s garden.
13. Study bulb catalogs and order garlic and flowering bulbs to plant this fall.
14. Add extra fall-blooming perennials to the garden
15. Cut flowers to bring indoors to enjoy.
16. Direct-seed turnips for a fall harvest
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(StatePoint) More than 10,000 people in the United States turn 65 years old every day, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. This growth in the aging population has led to an increased number of people who care for loved ones in their homes.
“While many people are happy to take care of aging loved ones, playing this caregiver role can still be physically, mentally and emotionally draining,” says Jill Turner-Mitchael, senior vice president, Sam’s Club Consumables and Health and Wellness. “As a result, it can be easy for caregivers to forget about caring for themselves at times.”
To help, Turner-Mitchael and the Sam’s Club Pharmacists are offering time-saving, stress-reducing tips to help caregivers support their loved ones while also maintaining their own well-being.
• Focus on food and fitness. Maintain a healthy, energy-boosting diet that includes organic fruits and vegetables, lean protein and vitamins. Try to stay active, as well. To keep yourself accountable, consider using a wearable device that tracks your daily diet and activity level.
• Log on. To save time and effort, shop online when possible. In today’s digital world, it’s easy to get everything you need with the click of a button. Companies like Sam’s Club provide everything from groceries to personal care products online for those who don’t have time to make it into a club.
• Give yourself a break. Convene a family meeting to discuss any challenges that you’re facing and see what others can do to lighten your load. Identify someone who can fill in for you for periods of time, so you can take breaks outside of the home to relax and refresh. Doing so will likely help you return to your role with even more energy.
• Seek support. Find a caregiver support group that can help you make connections with others who understand your perspective. Seek out other existing resources that are designed to support caregivers, as well.
For example, Sam’s Club recently launched a new program for family caregivers, including a dedicated webpage that helps members find the products, expert advice and savings they need to make caregiving easier. Visit SamsClub.com/caregiving or the kiosks in select locations around the country for more information.
“As the number of caregivers rises, so does the importance of offering resources that make their lives easier,” says Turner-Mitchael. “As a club of the community, we are working to do just that, so caregivers can focus on what is most important – the health of their loved ones and themselves.”
• Engage your employer. Around 42 million Americans act as caregivers while also working outside of the home, according to AARP. If you are juggling work and home responsibilities, ask your manager about perks or policies that may help you find balance, such as flexible work schedules, emergency time off or on-site eldercare.
Neglecting your own health does no one any favors, so don’t let caregiving mean the end of self-care. With the right resources and resolve, rest assured that you can provide the best care possible while also maintaining your own health.
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ROBERT L. CARTER, District Judge.
Plaintiff Amity Leather Products Co. ("Amity") moves for an order finding defendant RGA Accessories, Inc. ("RGA") in contempt of court for having violated the court's previous injunction prohibiting RGA from using photographs of Amity's products to promote RGA's competing products. Specifically, Amity alleges that RGA violated the consent judgment by using a photograph of Amity's "Macro bag" to promote another product, the Petite Valise, through the joint venture, Smithy Accessories ("Smithy"), which is half-owned by RGA.
The prior proceedings which led up to the entry of an injunction against RGA concerned, among other things, RGA's use of a picture of an Amity product known as the "Initial Keyholder" for advertising and promoting sales of a similar product made by RGA, allegedly in violation of Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a), and New York state law. On April 23, 1985, the court entered a Final Judgment and Injunction on Consent permanently enjoining RGA and all persons in active concert or participation with RGA from "marketing ... any product using pictures of Amity's products to advertise and/or promote its own similar products." (Final Judgment and Injunction on Consent [Shipley Exh. A], ¶ 4.) In addition, on April 25, 1986, in a subsequent contempt proceeding concerning RGA's unauthorized use of photographs of another Amity product, the court modified the injunction to make it clear that its scope would not be limited to the "Initial Keyholder" product. (Shipley Exh. B. at 19-22.)
The alleged instant violation began in August, 1993, when Smithy employee Theresa Barry ("Barry") engaged an outside photographer Jerry Banberger ("Banberger") to prepare the "ITEM ATTACK," a promotional device which contains a photographic image purporting to show samples of the Petite Valise wallet. Barry gave Banberger three wallets to be shown in the ITEM ATTACK in different views. One wallet, a purple sample,
A court may hold a party in civil contempt only when: (1) the order the party allegedly failed to comply with is clear and unambiguous; (2) the proof of non-compliance is clear and convincing; and (3) the party has not diligently attempted in a reasonable manner to comply. S.E.C. v. Oxford Capital Securities Inc., 794 F.Supp. 104, 106 (S.D.N.Y.1992) (Conner, J.); see also, EEOC v. Local 638, Local 28 of Sheet Metals Workers' Int'l Ass'n, 753 F.2d 1172, 1178 (2d Cir. 1985), aff'd, 478 U.S. 421, 106 S.Ct. 3019, 92 L.Ed.2d 344 (1986). While defendant does not challenge the clarity of the order, it nevertheless argues that plaintiff has failed to present "clear and convincing" proof of the alleged violation, and that there is insufficient evidence to prove that RGA has not been reasonably diligent in its compliance with the court's order.
Amity bases its claim primarily on an examination of photographs of the items in question — i.e. photographs of the wallet depicted in the ITEM ATTACK, and photographs of Amity's own Macro bag wallet — which Amity claims are of exactly the same item. Amity relies on an analysis of these photographs as set out in the affidavit of Brownlyn Lane ("Lane"), Amity's assistant advertising manager, to support its claim.
In her affidavit, Lane stated that one of the wallets shown in the ITEM ATTACK is the same wallet which had earlier been produced and identified by B.H. Smith as being a specimen of Amity's Macro bag wallet.
Defendant, on the other hand, relies on the testimony of various individuals as proof that the wallet in question was a Smithy Accessories item and not an Amity product. However, defendant's reliance is misplaced.
Defendant first points to the testimony of Marshall Ackerman ("Ackerman"), the B.H. Smith employee with supervisory responsibility for the operations of the Smithy Accessories joint venture which produced the ITEM ATTACK. Although Ackerman testified that it was not his usual practice to send Amity bags to be photographed, (Ackerman Tr. at 123), and that the item in the ITEM ATTACK photograph was not an Amity product, (Ackerman Tr. at 122), Ackerman could not say from personal knowledge that the samples sent to be photographed were not Amity products. Indeed, in his deposition Ackerman admitted that he did not know which specific sample Barry used in the ITEM ATTACK, (Ackerman Tr. at 121), and that he could not produce the Smithy sample
In addition, defendant's reliance on the testimony of Barry, the employee who delivered the samples to be photographed, is problematic. Notwithstanding her emphatic statement that the samples she delivered to the photographer were not Amity products, but rather Smithy samples which specifically had been shipped from Hong Kong, (Barry Tr. at 65, 32-34), her testimony is unconvincing. For one thing, Barry first testified that the samples came to her in a box from Hong Kong, (Barry Tr. at 33), and that she sent them to the photographer the same day that she received them. (Barry Tr. at 34.) However, she later testified that when she was told to prepare the ITEM ATTACK, she had "original samples," but "had to wait on one more." (Barry Tr. at 63-64.) She did not recall opening the box, and did not know whether there were more than three or more than one hundred samples in the box. (Barry Tr. at 33-36.) Moreover, Barry's explanation of the differences between the items in question is not convincing. When asked to compare the Amity Macro bag wallet shown to her at her deposition, which had been marked in a prior deposition as defendant's Exhibit J, with the wallet she delivered to the photographer, the only difference that she could point out was the color: she described the Amity wallet before her as being "eggplant." (Barry Tr. at 53.)
Finally, Banberger's equivocal testimony as to the identification of the Amity wallet and the sample he photographed cannot be given much weight. Although Banberger did in fact state that two black Amity wallets shown to him at his deposition were definitely not the wallets he photographed, (Banberger Tr. at 119-121, 132), he was uncertain about the purple Amity wallet, Exhibit J, also shown to him at that time. (Banberger Tr. at 73-75). In fact he stated that the purple wallet looked like the one he photographed. (Banberger Tr. at 130.)
Clearly, the testimonial evidence on which defendant relies does not in any significant way undermine the evidence presented by plaintiff. Although it is true that ITEM ATTACK wallet appears brown, not purple, the color difference is inconsequential since Banberger himself testified that the wallet he photographed was in fact purple or a purple shade.
Plaintiff has met its burden of presenting clear and convincing evidence that Amity's Macro bag wallet was used in the ITEM ATTACK. The Lane affidavit, and the court's own visual examination of the photographic exhibits comparing the Amity wallet with the wallet photographed in the ITEM ATTACK, is persuasive proof.
Even though it is clear that plaintiff's product was used in the ITEM ATTACK,
Defendant's contentions are without merit. The court does not find the mere passage of time to be a sufficient indicator of diligence. Moreover, evidence that Barry, the person entrusted with delivering samples to be photographed for the ITEM ATTACK, was never instructed and had no knowledge of any policy by Smithy not to use Amity's products in its own photographs, (Barry Tr. at 60-61), seems to indicate that defendant was lax, to say the least, in making sure that an incident such as this one never occurred.
Furthermore, defendant's attempt to shift all the responsibility of the alleged violation to another corporation is inappropriate. The record indicates that the Petite Valise product is marketed through a joint venture of RGA and B.H. Smith, Inc. known as Smithy Accessories. (Ackerman Tr. pp. 8-10, 14, 25-27.) As the court's order permanently enjoins "RGA, its successors, assigns and affiliates, its officers, agents and employees, and all persons in active concert or participation with RGA" from using pictures of Amity's products to advertise and/or promote its own similar product, the prohibited use of Amity's product in the ITEM ATTACK can certainly be ascribed to defendant RGA. As joint venturers in the Smithy enterprise, RGA and B.H. Smith are both jointly liable for the joint venture's acts. Tehran-Berkeley v. Tippetts-Abbett, et al., 888 F.2d 239, 243 (2d Cir.1989) (citations omitted). It is inconsequential that RGA lacks supervisory authority over the employees
As RGA has not been diligent in its efforts to comply with the court's order, and has violated the order by using an image of plaintiff's product in the ITEM ATTACK piece, there is sufficient evidence to find defendant RGA in civil contempt. Accordingly, Amity's request for an order holding RGA in civil contempt for violation of the consent judgment entered on April 23, 1985 is granted.
Although plaintiff seeks an order requiring defendant to pay plaintiff's attorneys fees and costs reasonably incurred in this proceeding, such an order is inappropriate in a case such as this one where there is no adequate showing that defendant willfully violated the court's earlier order. See Vuitton et Fils, S.A. v. Carousel Handbags, Inc., 592 F.2d 126, 130 (2d Cir.1979). However, plaintiff is entitled to compensation for defendant's unlawful use of an Amity product since the distribution of the ITEM ATTACK may have improperly influenced J.C. Penney representatives to order the Petite Valise, although they had the image of Amity's Macro bag wallet in mind. Therefore, to avoid defendant's unjust enrichment, RGA must provide an accounting and pay Amity the profits made on sales of the Petite Valise product to J.C. Penney. See Manhattan Industries, Inc. v. Sweater Bee by Banff, Ltd., 885 F.2d 1, 7 (2d Cir.1989).
Furthermore, it should go without saying that defendant RGA Accessories, Inc., its successors, assigns, and affiliates, its officers, agents, and employees, and all persons in active concert or participation with RGA, including Smithy Accessories, must cease and desist from further commercial use of the ITEM ATTACK document. Lastly, defendant is to send a written disclaimer to all recipients of the ITEM ATTACK notifying them that the products pictured in ITEM ATTACK document mailed in August, 1993 are not specimens of the Smithy Petite Valise, and requesting them, if they still have
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On the other, there are SO many opportunities for meaningful target language interaction when we go to the festival! Why not do some really AUTHENTIC authentic assessment? It felt like such a squandered opportunity last year.
So I've planned an IPA students can complete while we're at the festival, revolving around the whole festival experience. I'll give them a little time to put it all together and finalize the writing portion the next day, too.
IPA InstructionsInterpretive Listening
Record another school's performance*: just for re-listening purposes--NOT to be displayed publicly without permission.
*I will record some examples of each just in case, and we can review the next day.
Make a friend, discuss the competition. Get to know a little bit about who you're talking to. Then ask them about their festival experience and tell them a little bit about your own.
I compiled a list of suggested topics to bring up that I will hand out for taking notes on the big day, though students will still want to record a 1-3 minute conversation.
Write a letter to next year's Spanish class with tips and tricks: what to do and what not to do if you want to win. You can focus on your own category of competition, someone else's, or all of them. Use your own experience, your conversation with your new amigos, and your observations from the performances.
IPA Quick Fixes - After the FactInterpretive Listening
I had been a little worried about students getting the context of the skits, what with Julia de Burgos and El Chavo being completely, well, foreign to them last year. I had considered offering an alternative the next day wherein students find a written resource--ie Wikipedia article--to explain what it is they watched and allow an Interpretive Reading alternative, but the contexts for the skits we saw this year were a little confusing, even for me. I mean, I think they could have handled the Chilean Olympic team, but the one about singing and dancing while waiting for the bus threw me a little too.
As for the songs, the audio didn't work all that great in all of them, so I decided to go back to the originals. Because of coros and ruletas, my kids do feel a little more comfortable with native speakers in song, I think, so I made a playlist of the original versions of the new (to them) songs we heard today, and they can choose any song to interpret! (Choice worked really well before.) I will also add the two skits we watched to the options in Classroom, just in case that is their preference.
Since I usually do reading for the first IPA of the grading period, I added still more choice with a catch: you can look up the song's lyrics and do reading for interpretive BUT it will take an I2 on the AAPPL rubrics to get an A rather than I1 (which means the Sie7e song in Spanglish is out).
Several students were concerned that their videos would not demonstrate the extent of their skills, either because of audio quality or uneven partner matching (we've got plans to team up with our amigos a county or two over before the competition next year!) There's not really a reason to talk about themselves like a novice is supposed to with a bunch of kids they've been stuck side-by-side with for years, but they can talk about their preparations and performance.
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By Nicolino Dibenedetto
GLENDALE, Arizona (Ticker) -- The Nashville Predators hope to
snap a three-game slide and get back into playoff position when
they begin a four-game road trip.
Fortunately, they open the swing Saturday night against the
last-place Phoenix Coyotes.
The Predators (33-30-5) lost consecutive home games, falling 4-2
to the New York Rangers on Thursday after losing in 2-1 overtime
to Washington two nights prior. Those setbacks followed a 4-1
defeat at Philadelphia last Saturday, snapping a season-high
six-game winning streak.
Nashville is tied with Minnesota for ninth in the Western
Conference, one point behind Edmonton and Dallas, which are tied
for seventh. The Wild visit the Stars, while the Oilers face
"We know how tight this is right now, how tight the races are,"
Predators left wing Steve Sullivan said Thursday.
The Predators have struggled as the visitor, losing three of
their last four and posting a 5-11-1 mark in the last 17.
"It's just going to have to be a good road trip, plain and
simple," Nashville coach Barry Trotz said. "We have to go on
the road and do something here.
"We are going to need total commitment from everybody
offensively and defensively with the puck. We are going to have
to be good at the draws, we are going to have to be good on
Nashville's power play converts only 14.1 percent of the time,
ranking among the worst in the NHL. However, the club's
penalty-killing unit is third in the league with an 84.7 percent
success rate. It's only allowed one goal in the last 29
attempts over 10 games.
The Predators are hoping to have Jason Arnott back after he sat
out Thursday's loss with an upper-body injury. The center, who
leads the team with 27 goals - eight on the power play - and is
second with 49 points suffered the injury Tuesday when he was
hit by the Capitals' Shaone Morrisonn.
Arnott has seven goals and 18 points in his last 13 games
against Phoenix (28-34-6), including one goal in each of the
last two meetings.
The Predators are 2-1-0 against the Coyotes this season, but
lost 2-1 on Dec. 18 in the only matchup at Jobing.com Arena.
Phoenix, last in the Pacific Division, is 4-15-1 in its last 20
games. The club ended a five-game road trip by losing for the
fourth time in a row, 5-2 at New Jersey on Thursday. The
Coyotes opened that swing with promise, beating East-leading
Boston 2-1 on March 5.
"We're looking forward to going home," Coyotes center Steve
Reinprecht told the team's official Web site. "It's been a long
trip and it's been an emotional trip. We've got to reload."
The Coyotes have won only once in eight home games, a 4-3
shootout victory over Atlanta on February 19.
Shane Doan, the captain and team leader with 25 goals and 57
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after being held without a point in the previous four, including
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As its title indicates, Emma Hooper’s captivating debut novel is the story of four characters — and what memorable characters they are. Etta is an elderly woman slipping into the twilight of dementia who sets out on foot from her Saskatchewan farm on a pilgrimage east to the sea. (She has her reasons, which become clear in the course of the narrative.) Along with basic supplies — some food, clothing, a map and a rifle — she takes along a slip of paper reminding her who she is (“Etta Gloria Kinnick of Deerdale Farm. 83 years old in August”).
She has trouble remembering; her husband, Otto, on the other hand, is plagued by what he can’t forget. He’s haunted by his wartime memories, and in her absence, he’s forced to undertake his own journey of self-discovery in order to cope on his own.
Russell is the couple’s friend and one-time rival for Etta’s affections; he goes in search of her and ends up finding a new path in life. James is a coyote who accompanies Etta on her trek, giving sensible advice about when to rest and how to find food.
This setup might strike you as somewhat fanciful — a talking coyote? — but there’s nothing lightweight about the story, which encompasses loss and the trauma of war as well as the sadness of physical and mental decline in old age. Nevertheless, the narrative is leavened with gentle humour and is ultimately uplifting.
The Alberta-born Hooper, who has spent most of her adult life in England, is in her mid thirties. Perhaps it’s her distance from old age that allows her to envision that stage of life as a time of new endeavour and transformation. She doesn’t soft-pedal the scariness of dementia, but she doesn’t make it overwhelming, either. In one poignant passage, Etta recalls suggesting that she should go away to “a place for people who forget themselves.” Otto’s response is that he remembers: “If I remember and you forget, we can balance, surely.”
The narrative swings back and forth in time, between Etta’s pilgrimage in the present — in which she faces physical hardships such as hunger and fatigue — and the back story of how the characters’ lives come to intersect. Otto grows up on a farm during the Depression in a family of 14 siblings; when Russell, cast off by his mother, comes to live on a neighbouring farm, he is virtually adopted by Otto’s family. They are young teens when Etta, not much older than they are, comes to teach at the local school.
Otto’s a slow learner when it comes to reading and writing, but when he goes away to war, he corresponds with Etta; it’s through the letters they fall in love. Letters are also a means of connection when Etta is on her trek. She writes to him, and he responds, though since he has no way to chart the progress of her journey, he keeps his letters in a pile for her to read when she returns.
If the thought of an elderly woman making her way across the country by back roads and sleeping rough strikes you as improbable, well, Hooper presents a sidebar of darker alternative scenarios: Etta is attacked and mortally wounded by a cougar; weak from hunger and fatigue, she collapses and dies in a field; she’s set upon by a group of teenage thugs. In effect, Hooper is acknowledging that the fictional route she has chosen isn’t strictly realistic. That doesn’t make it any less engaging. At its most fundamental level, the novel is a celebration of the power of words — and of imagination.
At one point, Etta doubts her own sanity and tells James, “I thought I had made you up.” He responds, “You could have,” and goes on to say, “Etta, it could be everything, it could be nothing, what you’re making up. You shouldn’t let that bother you.”
These words could well stand as a sly reminder to the reader: Etta and Otto and Russell and James requires a willing suspension of disbelief, but it offers rich rewards in return.
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Sgt. Monica McMenamin said 22-year-old Richard J. Vogel of Westville had been fighting with another casino patron on the fourth floor of the Harrah’s Resort garage around 5:40 a.m.
When casino security arrived on scene, they saw Vogel on the outer area of the structure, apparently trying to climb down to the third floor. But he lost his footing and fell, landing in a grassy area.
Vogel was conscious and speaking with emergency responders as they took him to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s city campus. But further details on his injuries were not disclosed.
No charges have been filed, but McMenamin says the investigation is ongoing.
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IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference
CCNC 2006 Awards
Best Paper Award
1st place winner
Paper: A Backlight Optimization Scheme for Video Playback on Mobile Devices
Author: Liang Cheng, Shivajit Mohapatra, Magda El Zarki, Nikil Dutt, and Nalini Venkatasubramantan, University of California at Irvine, USA
2nd place winner
Paper: Layered Video Coding Offset Distortion Traces for Trace-Based Evaluation of Video Quality after Network Transport
Authors: Patrick Seeling & Martin Reisslein, Arizona State University, USA
Frank H. P. Fitzek, Aalborg University, DK
3rd place winner
Paper: Adaptive ACK Schemes of the IEEE 802.15.3 MAC for the Ultra-Wideband System
Authors: Yang Xiao, The University of Memphis, USA
Sherman Shen, University of Waterloo, Canada
Best Student Paper
1st place winners
Paper: Real-Time Secondary Spectrum Sharing with QoS Provisioning
Authors: Yiping Xing, Chetan Nanjunda, Mohamed Haleem, Rajarathnam Chandramouli, Koduvayur Subbalakshmi, Stevens Institute of Technology, USA
2nd place winners
Paper: Cross layer optimization for scalable video multicast over 802.11 WLANs
Authors: Liqiao Han, Dipankar Raychaudhuri, Rutgers, USA
Hang Liu and Kumar Ramaswamy, Thomson Inc., USA
3rd place winners
Paper: Unicast-Friendly Multicast in IEEE 802.11 Wireless LANs
Authors: Nakjung Choi, Jiho Ryu, Yongho Seok, Yanghee Choi and Taekyoung Kwon, Seoul National University of Korea, KR
Please click here to review information on Call for Papers.
Panel MI: The Home Gateway Initiative - please click to review the presentation slides:
TP2-2 Challenges in R&D for Consumer Communications and Networking - please click here to review the presentation slides.
MA1-1 Plenary Panel: Who Owns the Home Network? - please click to review the presentations slides:
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SP-1 Panel-SI: When Applications can Roam Freely - please click to review the presentation slide:
"Consumer Communications and Networking" has been attracting many researchers in diverse areas from networking to consumer electronics. This conference will present the latest approaches and technical solutions in the areas of consumer networking, enabling technologies such as middleware and multimedia, and novel applications and services. CCNC 2006 will include a peer-reviewed program of Technical Sessions, Technology Application Panels, Tutorials, and Interactive Presentation/Demonstration Sessions.
Greetings from the Technical Program Chair
On behalf of the Technical Program Committee, it is my pleasure to invite you to an exciting technical program offered by the third annual IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference (CCNC2006.) The technical program of CCNC2006 consists of technical paper presentation sessions, technical and business application panels, demonstration sessions, workshop sessions, tutorials, and keynote speeches addressing emerging technologies and latest research and development results in all areas of consumer communications and networking.
"Consumer Communications and Networking" has been attracting many researchers in diverse areas from information technologies to consumer electronics, from networking to multimedia, and from communications theory to transmission and access systems. The demand for networked consumer systems and devices is growing rapidly. As a result, consumer networking is gaining increasing attention from the R&D communities of both industry and academia. This defined the scope of consumer communications and networking to range from body and personal area networking, to home networking and wide area networking.
This year’s CCNC technical program starts on the morning of Sunday, January 8th, 2006, with a workshop keynote speech on ‘searching the world wide web of digital home networks’ by Newton Lee of Disney Online. Following the workshop keynote speech, three workshops, the 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Digital Rights Management Impact on Consumer Communications (DRM’06), the 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Networking Issues in Multimedia Entertainment (NIME'06), and the 1st IEEE International Workshop on Heterogeneous Wireless Networks: Resource Management and QoS (HWN-RMQ'06), plus two panels and six tutorials shall be presented. On Monday, January 9th, 2006, the conference begins with an opening keynote by Douglas S. Rasor, Vice President, Manager of Worldwide Strategic Marketing of TI. Following the opening keynote is a plenary panel on ‘Who Owns the Home Network?’ On the evening of January 9th, Charles S. Swartz, executive director and CEO of the Entertainment Technology Center at USC, will give a keynote speech on “Eliminating Boundaries” at the banquet. The winners of three awards, the Best Paper Award, the Best Student Paper Award, and the Best Demonstration Award, carefully selected from the accepted technical papers and demonstrations will also be announced at the banquet. Throughout the last two days of the conference, 45 technical sessions and 2 demonstration sessions covering the key areas of consumer communications and networking will be presented. To encourage more interaction and fruitful discussion, this year, we arranged 10 technical paper presentation sessions in Interactive Presentation format. Contrary to the tradition, CCNC06 places the same high quality technical papers in both the oral and the Interactive Presentation Sessions to encourage in depth technical discussion and networking.
This year, we received about 600 overall submissions to the conference, 150% more than last year. Over 300 technical experts from all over the world participated in the peer review process. Based on the review results, 140 best general conference papers, 80 best special session papers, 32 best workshop papers, and 27 best demonstrations are selected for presentation and publication in CCNC2006. Furthermore, out of the 19 proposals we have selected 6 tutorials comprising both fundamental and emerging technologies in the consumer communications and networking areas. In addition, 6 panels covering the most practical and promising technical topics and are of great interest to the consumer communications community are offered throughout the three day conference. These panels and tutorials bring top experts from both the industry and academia to provide a wide set of perspectives, practices, and technical expertises.
The technical program of CCNC2006 would not have been possible without the tremendous volunteer efforts of the entire CCNC2006 technical program committee and organization committee teams. I’m most grateful to the authors who submitted their work to CCNC2006, the 100+ technical program committee members and the reviewers who have so diligently supported the peer review process, and especially the Special Session Chair Rajarathnam Chandramouli, the 24 special session organizers, and the 6 workshop chairs who have worked so hard to organize the special sessions and the workshops; the Best Paper Award committee and the Best Demonstration Award committee for their time, dedication, and hard work; the technical program vice chairs, Guenter Schaefer, Wenjun Zeng, and Alan Messer, the Demo Chair Alan Kaplan, the Panel Chair John Barr, the Tutorial Chair Andreas Willig, the Career Forum Chair Bin Wei, and the Publication Chair Mario Kohlberg who have devoted their time and effort to organize an excellent technical program. A special thank also goes to our conference coordinator Gang Cheng and ComSoc staffs Gayle Weisman and Diane Williams who have helped the TPC throughout the entire year. I’d like to use this opportunity to thank all those who helped to put together this remarkable program and also to encourage and welcome everyone to attend CCNC2006 where we can take advantage of all these wonderful work to learn about the latest research results, key findings, and the state-of-the-art consumer communications and networking technologies, to see old friends and meet new friends, and to discuss the most exciting ideas.
We look forward to seeing you at CCNC2006!
Heather Yu, Technical Program Chair
CCNC 2006 Prizes - Hot CES Items
Prizes will be drawn on Tuesday, January 10 at 5:50pm following the panel sessions. Those who attend the Tuesday panel session will be eligible for the prizes.
- Motorola/Oakley Razrwire Bluetooth Eyewear
- Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit - Skype Certified
- Panasonic LUMIX FX-9 Digital Cameras (2)
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Monday, January 9, 2006 8:00 - 9:00am
||Douglas S. Rasor
Doug Rasor has over 20 years’ experience in the semiconductor business. He is currently TI Vice President, Manager of Worldwide Strategic Marketing. As part of this role, Doug scouts, pioneers and incubates TI’s entrance into new high-growth markets that leverage TI’s real-time signal processing core competency. Examples of successful businesses that have been bootstrapped through Doug’s Strategic Marketing organization are TI’s chipset businesses for MP3 players, Digital Still Cameras, Digital Audio, Wireless Smartphone/PDA, DSL modems), etc. He is also responsible for spearheading TI’s external venture fund activities.
Previous experiences include multiple Field Sales and Business Unit marketing assignments at TI, as well as Sales/Marketing management roles at Sierra Semiconductor. Before his entry into the Semiconductor industry, Doug was Director of Engineering at SIMUTECH where he led the development of real-time simulation hardware/software for the avionics network on the F-16 fighter aircraft.
Mr. Rasor obtained his degree in Systems Engineering from Wright State University, with postgraduate work in Computer Science.
Doug’s leisure pursuits include gourmet cooking and playing guitar with Bandpass, a small blues/rock group comprised of several TI executives.
Sunday, January 8, 2006 8:30 - 9:30am
||"Searching the world wide web of digital home networks"
Newton Lee, Disney Online
Newton Lee is the founder and editor-in-chief of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Computers in Entertainment magazine, a senior producer at Disney Online, an adjunct faculty member at Woodbury University, and a former Bell Labs researcher. Lee founded the Disney Online Technology Forums and has developed over 100 games and activities since 1996 for award-winning web sites Disney.com and Disney's Blast, as well as enhanced-TV programs for ABC's "Summer Jam Concert" and Disney Channel's "In Concert."
A pioneer on CD-ROM development, Lee created one of the first object-oriented scripting languages and cross-platform multimedia compilers for interactive CD-ROMs. He co-developed 11 CD-ROM titles including the award-winning bestsellers "The Lion King Animated Storybook" and "Lamp Chop Loves Music." He and his colleagues received the 1995 Michigan's Leading Edge Technologies Award.
Lee has served as a juror for the 2003 Emmy Awards for Advanced Media Technology. He has won two community development awards from the California Junior Chamber of Commerce, and four Disney VoluntEARS project leader awards. He has published two novels, a book chapter in "Machine Learning and Uncertain Reasoning" (Academic Press 1990), and dozens of research papers on software applications in medical science, national security, quality control, telecommunication, library science, and new media.
Lee holds a B.S. and M.S. in computer science from Virginia Tech, an electrical engineering degree and honorary doctorate from Vincennes University. He currently serves on the Strategic Advisory Council at the Virginia Tech Computer Science Department, the Multimedia/Web Design Advisory Board of the Art Institute of California, the IMSC Board of Councilors at USC, the WINMEC Media Entertainment Advisory Board at UCLA, and the Beijing Multimedia Industry Association Advisory Board.
Conference Banquet Keynote Speaker
Monday, January 9, 2006 8:40 - 9:10pm
||Charles S. Swartz
Entertainment Technology Center at USC
Charles S. Swartz is the executive director and CEO of the Entertainment Technology Center at USC (ETC-USC), where he oversees efforts to understand the impact of new technology on the entertainment industry. He draws from more than two decades of experience in feature film and television production, academic programming and strategic consulting to lead the Center in identifying emerging entertainment technology issues and developing projects to study them.
Swartz began his in film and television production at Warner Bros. Television, Roger Corman’s New World Pictures and Dimension Pictures, which Swartz co-founded. Swartz produced eight feature films and earned a screen credit for writing six of them.
After Dimension, Swartz became education specialist and program manager at UCLA Extension’s Department of Entertainment Studies and Performing Arts. There, he created a trendsetting curriculum that reflected the rise of digital technology and business in entertainment and that set new standards for film and television education. Following UCLA, Swartz was named director of business development for the entertainment industry at Anderson Consulting (now Accenture) and then director of integrated strategy for media and entertainment at e-business consulting firm Sapient. When Sapient closed its media sector, Swartz founded Charles S. Swartz Consulting to connect entertainment clients with companies exploring the potential of broadband wireless.
Swartz assumed his current position at ETC-USC in 2003, refocusing and recharging the research center. The organization’s current research projects include the Digital Cinema Laboratory, the New Digital Home and Digital Media Archiving. Swartz is governor representing SMPTE’s Hollywood region and co-chair of the Hollywood section education committee. SMPTE named Swartz Fellow in 2004.
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Reconsidering Ron Howard: Is He Actually a Good Director?Mark Thompson/Getty Images
It starts with how we still haven’t cured ourselves of calling him Opie. At age 59, Ron Howard has directed 30 or so feature films. Some of them — Splash, Apollo 13 — have earned permanent shelf lives in the great American public’s esteem. He has won enough awards to teach an octopus to juggle. Yet we life members of the Snotty Critics’ Club have remained unmoved. We love to signal how trivial we think he is by referencing his now ancient past as sitcomland’s answer to Tom Sawyer.
That’s especially true for those of us who grew up with Howard the actor and can’t help thinking of him as a quasi-sibling. Because our acquaintance with him predated our ability to form opinions about anything except Gerber, the bond is more or less involuntary, which helps explain the snottiness. All the same, only a crackpot would devote valuable brain cells to hating Ron Howard. So far as we know, he’s never been anywhere near that nasty about anything or anyone, making hating him a loser’s game by definition.
As Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show and then Richie Cunningham on Happy Days, Howard was even more wholesome than the sum of his parts. He was also often undervalued for how likable and convincing he was at the job, since selling apple-pie innocence week in and week out must make playing Macbeth look like a breeze sometimes. As if he’s preserving a public trust, his persona in adulthood has never violated those memories — well, unless you count producing and narrating TV’s Arrested Development, the nearest audiences will ever come to encountering Howard’s secret porn stash.
Whether or not this is the deliberate choice that I suspect it is — and my hunch is that he’d have made a very good politician — the idea of Howard having a dark, disturbing side is inherently comical to Americans. I can remember actor Brian Dennehy, promoting Cocoon back in the day, getting huge laughs on David Letterman’s Late Night (I think it was Letterman, anyway) with a deadpan routine about Howard’s on-set bondage fetish.
Perhaps more cruelly, I also recall a press-packet quote from the lead actress in Lars von Trier’s notoriously perverse Manderlay to the effect that nice-guy directors seldom make interesting movies, but crazies like Lars flirt with greatness. Actress’s name: Bryce Dallas Howard, Ron’s daughter. Don’t you wonder how the reunion went when she got home from Cannes?
But that’s between them. Considering how capable Howard is — I may not be crazy about his work, but with 2000’s grotesque How the Grinch Stole Christmas as the foremost exception, his movies seldom look as though he’s made a botch of the job — treating him as if he’s Shirley Temple turned movie director is patently unfair. We know it. Our sick way of punishing Eisenhower-era America for what it did to us — and even him — is to relish it. Besides calling him Opie, we also have a habit of treating “un film de Ron Howard” as if it’s the funniest phrase since French got invented.
Because I’m only inhuman, I did both in my review from the Toronto film festival of Howard’s latest, Rush. The bizarre thing was that my piece was a rave. Starring Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl as real-life 1970s Formula One racing drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda, Rush is a blast from start to finish. Juicy and often sexy, it’s also ingeniously structured to maximize the audience’s delight in the dueling pair’s oil-and-water antagonism. Then the movie flips the switch on our preconceptions about which of them is the jerk and which one’s the hero.
Between the bold performances and the confident filmmaking chops, it’s good the way The Great Escape was good 50 years ago — that is, when Hollywood still knew how to get the most out of an irresistible story for sheer pleasure’s sake without undue fretting about either profundity or art. I was smitten enough to wonder whether Howard’s real value might be as our last non-ironic link to how the people he grew up around did it back then. Skipping over that kind of rationalizing analysis, I’d never had a better time at a Ron Howard movie in my life.
But once I schlepped back to my hotel and got busy on my laptop for GQ, there I was, instinctively patronizing him again even as I praised Rush sky-high. Unexpectedly, I got called on it as soon as the piece went live. One colleague I’d always thought outranked me in the Snotty Critics’ Club jumped on me for hedging my bets just to retain my membership. Another reported that she’d enjoyed many a Howard flick over the years and only a snob would give a flying toot whether that qualifies him as an au-TOOR or not.
Standing firmly on the other side of the fence, a third online correspondent wearily wondered how many “reconsiderations” of Howard’s career we’d be subjected to because of everybody babbling about how good Rush is. Not long afterward, Grantland asked me to reconsider Howard’s career because of everybody babbling about how good Rush is, so here we are.
It could be they asked the wrong guy. High on Rush though I was, I hadn’t come out of the screening wanting to punch out a mirror because of how I’d underrated Howard all these years. Nor was I panting to plow back through his mostly bland filmography in search of all the revelatory stuff I’d missed the first time around. For the record, there are also titles of his I’ve never seen at all — never did get around to 1992’s Far and Away, for instance, among others. So feel free to take my generalizations with a king-size bag of salt.
As potentially beneficial as it is to be obliged to think harder about Ron Fucking Howard than the likes of me usually do — and even granting up front that he deserves it — I’m pretty sure Rush is a fluke, not a game-changer. Most of its virtues aren’t noticeably at odds with those of a lot of Ron Howard movies I’ve watched with no pain but no excitement either. That is, it’s proficient, alert to the particular values and crowd-pleasing highlights of the story at hand, and always ready to showcase what a well-chosen cast can do.
His combined generosity and intelligence in handling actors is one virtue of his that genuinely is underrated, I suspect. Usually reliable, never immodest, his level of craftsmanship undoubtedly deserves more praise — or notice, at least — than it has gotten. But that’s about as far as my revisionism goes, even though I solemnly vow never to call him Opie again. Without something extra that would galvanize those qualities — passion, say, or a distinctive point of view about how the world works, or just the kind of cinematic brio that transcends competence — Howard’s m.o. is never going to turn me on.
If Rush is an exception, the nature of its something extra isn’t easy to pin down. That is, beyond its un-Howard-like visual kineticism, which may be courtesy of new-to-Ron cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle (Slumdog Millionare, 127 Hours, and — wait for it — Manderlay). Is it just that the script by Peter Morgan, who did The Queen and Howard’s own Frost/Nixon, is as clever as, but brawnier than, Morgan’s norm? Is it that Hemsworth and Brühl are so much sheer fun to watch and the director knows how to use them? Or did doing right by James Hunt’s hedonism and sexual buccaneering — not behavior usually seen in a Howard movie, but vital to this one — push Howard into going rowdy and lubricious on us for practically the first time since Night Shift more than 30 years ago?
Because it’s so unlikely, the most tantalizing explanation is that Howard might actually identify with the material, intensifying his commitment to it. This is, after all, a fable of the grasshopper and the ant vying for fame and trophies. Cocky, charismatic, improvident Hunt is the one fans dote on, while unflashy, methodical Lauda — as glamour-challenged as he is hardworking — has to struggle to win so much as their reluctant respect.
Could it possibly be that Howard is channeling his own irritation at being dismissed by film cognoscenti even when his fershlugginer movies win Oscars up the caboose? With his enormous investment in being a nice guy, he has never waxed peevish in public about plying his old-school commercial craft while others reap fashionability’s baubles. But substituting his name for Lauda’s — and, oh, “Quentin Tarantino” for Hunt’s — does give Rush considerable added piquancy.
What makes that notion both tempting and far-fetched is that such private goads seem so out of character for him. Whatever motivates Howard to make movies, self-expression plainly ranks low on the menu. Compared to him, Steven Spielberg is an extravagant mare’s nest of wayward obsessions on public display.
Then again, that’s actually true of Spielberg — who’s no less “personal” a filmmaker than Woody Allen, just one who needs a bigger boat to cart his audience around. Spielberg’s real genius is that he has made his neuroses (Daddy, where art thou?) and paradoxically practical-minded version of transcendence part of the average moviegoer’s comfort zone, obviously not the case with Howard. Like Spielberg, Howard has directed movies in all sorts of genres. But unlike Spielberg, he doesn’t enrich — let alone renew — them with a detectable perspective of his own.
The ability to rip the mass audience a new comfort zone is one definition of mainstream greatness, from Walt Disney and Frank Capra to Unka Steven himself. Howard, by contrast, just abides by existing formulas and does a better carpentry job than most. A poet he isn’t, although he did well enough by whimsy — poetry’s crowd-pleasing kid brother — in Splash.
Of course, though, he doesn’t often make movies as lighthearted as Splash anymore. By and large, he has long since graduated to bigger canvases, more gravitas and “For Your Consideration” Academy Award potential. The pivotal title here is 1995’s Apollo 13, still his most impressive movie.
Calling it The Right Stuff for squares, which it is, doesn’t alter the fact that Apollo 13 is the better movie of the two. It’s not just that Howard’s usual finesse with actors is in A-plus form. (Has there ever been a screen astronaut more convincing than Tom Hanks’s Jim Lovell?) The concentration on subsidiary psychological observations — the astronauts’ competitiveness, Mission Control’s duels between emotion and expertise — add bite and depth in a way that keeps the story’s “failure is not an option” inspirational side from turning sappy.
Otherwise, Howard in his Oscar-hunting mode is a mixed bag. A Beautiful Mind had lots of good things in it, from a nice rendition of 1950s Ivy League life to Russell Crowe’s, Jennifer Connelly’s, and Paul Bettany’s performances. Yet Howard was the wrong director to take us inside the terrors of John Nash’s schizophrenia. Once Bettany’s character, among others, was revealed as a phantasm of Nash’s fevered imagination, the movie played less like the hallucinatory trip that David Cronenberg or Nicolas Roeg could have made of it than like a Cold War thriller starring multiple iterations of the invisible rabbit in Harvey.
Similarly — not, lord knows, that I’d have preferred Oliver Stone — Howard wasn’t the right director to give us Richard Nixon in all his maggoty glory in the entertaining but glib Frost/Nixon. (While it’s a minority view, I’m not even sure Frank Langella was the right actor to play Tricky Dick; he had too much confidence to convey Nixon’s insecurities.) The peculiarity is that Howard is of an age to have vivid memories of Watergate and the real Nixon, and can’t have felt neutral about either at the time — no one did. Yet his screen treatment of the man was as bland and unopinionated as if he’d learned everything he knew from Wikipedia.
And that, I think, is the real reason Howard bugs critics. He’s been making movies for four decades, and we still don’t have a clue what he really cares about. When he and his longtime business partner Brian Grazer launched their A-list careers with Night Shift — starring Henry Winkler and Michael Keaton, both very funny, as a couple of morgue attendants blithely running a call-girl ring — were they anticipating their eventual place in movie history?
Howard’s noncommittal attitude toward his material isn’t always such a detriment. But it’s no easy task to try fathoming what drew him to this or that project in creative terms, either. My best guess is that, as a filmmaker, what he most identifies with — and what provides the meaning and continuity of his otherwise almost eerily impersonal career — is simply Hollywood itself.
A place whose values he’s been more saturated in than most, it’s also one whose best traditions he no doubt — and not unreasonably — believes he’s carrying on. One of the most powerful people in the biz, he’s in a position to do pretty much whatever he wants. Yet his filmography most resembles that of a competent-plus director for hire under the old studio system. We’ve all got dreams we want to live out, and maybe that one’s his.
In fact, rewatching Apollo 13 not long ago, it struck me that one explanation for the movie’s authority is that NASA isn’t that different from the industry Howard has spent his life in. Not only did the technical and logistical challenges of a moon shot suddenly look similar to those of getting a movie into production, the astronauts’ chagrin when they lose out on the big prize reminded me of actors’ reactions to being passed over for a part they were born to play. If there’s one thing Howard understands in his bones, it’s actors.
That may not be the only way his background intrudes on his work more than we recognize. As my colleague Carrie Rickey recently nudged me to notice, one relative constant of Howard’s career is an unusual interest in workplace settings, and why not? They were formative for him in a way they aren’t for most people, since he got his first TV acting job before first grade and his first gig as a sitcom regular at age 6.
Because he’s so obtrusively “normal” — whatever that means, I know — it’s easy to forget how peculiar a way that must be to grow up. Rush or no Rush, most of Howard’s movies don’t interest me any more than they ever did. I just think we’d be missing a bet if we didn’t realize that, at some level, he’s a weirder figure in film history than David Lynch could ever hope to be. | <urn:uuid:0b3d7686-3917-4b15-b3ae-e02f6e10ffc7> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/reconsidering-ron-howard-is-he-actually-a-good-director/ | 2017-06-22T16:34:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128319636.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20170622161445-20170622181445-00110.warc.gz | en | 0.961066 | 3,444 | [
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The University of Kentucky sold off their large dairy herd, now the University of Minnesota has followed suit. This is the fourth university to quit “Big Dairying.” The interesting part is that the university was given 436 acres of land in the early 1900s. Even they could not make it with all their donations and financial support. You can’t teach an ag model that is not financially and environmentally sustainable. If it fails in the real world and sets students up to call a suicide hotline for farmers, what is the point of the “modern” mega dairy?
July 23, the University of Minnesota-Crookston auctioned off its entire dairy herd. This was done in conjunction with the ending of their dairy program. The university will consolidate its operations around the state. The Northwest Regional Outreach and Research Center’s decision to sell its 235 head of dairy cattle was the result of budget cuts and determining how to best serve the UM campuses by eliminating duplication in programs. This decision saves UMC about $300,000 annually, but will result in a job loss of six to seven. The university is considering a proposal to expand its beef and sheep programs and start a new, small-scale dairy program with 30 to 40 milking cows.
Such a dairy model encourages economic growth in rural communities. We need more farmers and their small dairies to support the local infrastructure. We need to repair the damage “Modern Mega Dairy Models” have inflicted on the agricultural landscape.
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Its been quite weird not working for BoBunny - Ive missed those boxes of goodies arriving in the mail, and the girls that made our team. Its been a bit weird and yet fun trying out new stuff or just things in my stash that I had purchased with an idea in mind but not got around to doing.
This project was one of those things ;) I found the chipboard word at Warehouse Stationary I think. At the time I already had one so I thought it would make a good gift, only its taken til now for me to decorate it.
For inspiration I used the colour challenge at Prima, which was shades of purples, and gold - using sprays, and mica powders to give me the colours I wanted.
I started off random stamping through the middle of the word before deciding on where to place embellishments and some of those way cool Prima stones. I also used gold and bronze micro beads. The stamps I chose was an old Prima script stamp and the new Rossibelle stamps.
Hopefully the recipient will find some Creative Inspiration from it ;)
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Kalbi Chimichurri or Cross-cut Beef And Garlic Salsa
1 handfull of fresh chopped parsley
½ cup fresh chopped, oregano
½ cup Corriander
½ Tsp cumin
1 whole medium garlic head (Minced)
1 Tbsp of olive oil (EVOO)
3 to 10 red grapes (Depending on the level of sweetness you want to bring in the recipe. I usually go for 5.)
juice of half a lime
pinch of salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste
Mix it all together
4 Servings of Kalbi (Cross Cut Beef)
Marinate the Kalbis with some of the Chimichurri for 2 hours.
Grill the Kalbis
Top the Kalbis with Chimichurri
I usually serve this dish with Rice & Beans, Sauteed Mixed bell peppers
Pairs Well With
This is somewhat my version of an Argentinian churrasco traditionally served with a sauce called chimichurri. It is far from the traditional one thats why i didn't call this recipe by the name of churrasco (An intent to prevent hatefull comments lol.) kalbi is a Korean beef cut sold as cross-cut beef or flanken ribs.
it HAS to be grilled on charcoal. This is a delicious recipe. | <urn:uuid:df95fd96-5057-4572-8a34-f93d347417de> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | http://www.bakespace.com/recipes/detail/Kalbi-Chimichurri-or-Cross-cut-Beef-And-Garlic-Salsa/69800/ | 2017-06-22T17:07:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128319636.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20170622161445-20170622181445-00110.warc.gz | en | 0.883316 | 278 | [
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Westminster Police Department
Public Safety News
Jessica Ridgeway - Police Release Photographs of Cross
(Oct 19, 2012)
A cross recovered during the Jessica Ridgeway investigation could become a pivotal piece of evidence that helps authorities identify and locate Jessica’s killer. In an ongoing attempt to identify the predator responsible for the abduction and murder of Jessica Ridgeway, police are asking the public to look at several pictures to see if these will help lead police to the killer.
Police recovered a wooden cross that is approximately 1 1/2 inches tall by 1 inch wide. The cross has a hole drilled through the upper part and appears that it can be or was worn on a necklace. On one side of the cross are three vertical bars etched onto the shorter horizontal section and a zig-zag pattern is carved onto the opposite side. The cross appears to be a solid piece of wood and the upper post portion is offset from the lower post below the short horizontal section.
Authorities are looking for someone who may carry or wear this type of cross, may have recently purchased one of these, or is known to have some association with one. Police are also looking for a local business that may sell these specific crosses. Police believe there may be a connection between the Jessica Ridgeway murder and the attempted abduction at Ketner Lake, and urge the public to specifically look for someone with a cross like this that matches the suspect’s description from Ketner Lake.
- Light-skinned male
- 18–30 years old (or someone whose appearance with a ball cap may look that age)
- Brown hair
- Medium build
- 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 8 inches tall (height can vary above or below these approximations)
Police are asking the community to look through the pictures and call our tip line or send us an email with information that may identify the killer or where he may have got the cross from. Tip line: 303-658-4336 email: [email protected]. | <urn:uuid:e6a5f57d-2c8c-4f0f-bb63-b13146bb53cd> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/Safety/PoliceDepartment/MediaReleases/Article/895/jessica-ridgeway-police-release-photographs-of-cross | 2017-06-22T16:38:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128319636.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20170622161445-20170622181445-00110.warc.gz | en | 0.946034 | 419 | [
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The lid is placed on the box and a light shake allows you to hear all of the clips "SNAP" shut and when the lid is removed, the clips are now shown all attached to the ribbon.
Easy to Perform!
Acrylic Box does the work!
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|Lord Randus Duthane|
|Art by stplmstr|
|First Appearance||Episode 5: In the Streets of Moonhold|
|Family|| Father-Marrol, Mother-Sola, Cousin-Max Adelholf, Cousin-Felix Adelholf, Familiar Assistant.
Randus Duthane is a human artificer and the only son of Marrol and Sola. Randus, much like many other members of his family, enjoys working with technology. So much so he became an Artificer. However, one of Randus greatest discoveries was a city of clockwork people.
Randus starts off as a simple adventurer who has just discovered a city of clockwork people but destroys the entrance on this way out. When talking to one of his suppliers, Big Frank ,Randus is given a strange disc and a name of a elf that might have more information about the city of clockwork people.
This leads Randus to meeting Orem Rivendorn and Torq .An innkeeper had confused Orem with the elf that Randus had been looking to find. Luck was with Randus the elf in question had been watching the room the three were in. Torq spotted the elf and the group gave chance but were not able to catch the elf. In time following other leads the party did manage to catch up with the left but not before he had been attack by a four assigns from the crescent society. With his dying word the elf told the group that tower was a powerful weapon and they had to stop it. Randus want learn all he could asked about disc he had been given my Big Frank and the left shared that was a entrance into city of clockwork people in the skeleton town.
With the knowledge of the Skeleton towns and the danger of the town Randus and the group moved quickly to disable the tower but not before it had already done great damage to the natural world. After leaving the tower the group saved as many people as they could.
Season 2 opens with Randus and Orem still working to understand the tower and its technology. After the ruins of Moonhold were abandoned Randus and the rest of the party which now includes Smith start making there way towards the city of Diamond throne. On there way the caravan stops in the skeleton towns hoping to find a places were some of the people can start over there lives. The party takes the time to look for the city of Clockwork people. With a bit of luck they find the city which i called the Exilarchy of Cogs. The robots of the city agree its time for them to return to surface and help the world. They share armor and gifts with the party and agree to shelter any the humans and other races that wish to take stay inside the city.
When the party reaches Diamond Throne Randus sees an amazing Raven which seems to be able to talk to his assistant. It seems they are both based on on Exilarchy technology. The creator of the raven is a human named Thoney. Thoney it turns out is also a Artificer and also had spent time with Exilarchy. Thoney agrees to transport the group to the farming country where they believe the next tower is on his air ship.
During this time Thoney and Randus share much wisdom and learns much about both on his own as studying both Thoney's work as well as what he was given in the Exilarchy of Cogs. However what most changed Randus life was losing his right arm while the group was working to get to the controls of the moon tower. In time with both help of Thoney and the Exilarchy Randus was able to make a replacement arm.
When the group was called to Sha-Lai, Randus was originally given the task of trying to figure out how the void monsters were operating, and what could be done about it. In time Randus was able to find signals that were being put out by obelisks that the void monsters were using as anchors to the world. This allowed the group to start pushing back against the void monsters.
However that wasn't enough because the cyst, which Void gods were using to push through to the Astral Sea, was still there and needed to be addressed. Thus Randus had to build a bomb that broke all the rules. Randus and Orem were tasked with finding the items that would make up the ship and bomb.
- Deathstalker Crossbow +1 (Self-made) [Level 4] (pg. 67 Adventurer's Vault 1)
- Wand of Ray of Enfeeblement +1 from Thoney (Ep. #18) [Level 3] (pg. 244 PHB 1)
- Fire resistant armour +2 made with Thoney (Ep. #25)
- Amulet of Protection + 1 (Self-made – Ep. #39) [Level 1] (pg. 249 PHB 1)
- Bracers - Couters of Second Chances from the Exilarchy of Cogs (Ep. #40) [Level 5] (pg. 116 Adventurer's Vault 1)
- Deathstalker Crossbow +2 (+1 upgrade from Smith explosion on the moon – Ep. #47) [Level 9] (pg. 67 Adventurer's Vault 1)
- Runic Armour +2 (Smith armour-swap on the moon – Ep. #55) [Level 8] (pg. 12 Adventurer’s Vault 2)
- Resounding Morning Star +2 from Bao-Belle-Bina (Ep. #64) [Level 9] (pg. 236 PHB 1)
- Rod of Wrathful Dismissal +2 from Bao-Belle-Bina (Ep. #72) [Level 9] (pg. 206 PHB 2)
- Ritual Candle from the kenku at a research station on the Astral Sea (Ep. #106) [Level 11] (pg. 255 PHB 1)
- Gauntlets of Discontinuity (Self-made – Ep. #130) [Level 13] (pg. 58 Adventurer’s Vault 2)
- Belt of Endurance from his parents (Ep. #208) [Level 16] (pg. 164 Adventurer’s Vault 1)
- Inspiring Scythe +3 from his parents (Ep. #208) [Level 13] (pg. 71 Adventurer’s Vault 1)
- Cold Iron Crossbow (Self-made – Ep. #225)
- Genasi Soul Armour +3 from the Exilarchy of Cogs (Ep. #240) [Level 14] (pg. 8 Adventurer’s Vault 2)
- Rod of Time Distortion +4 from the Exilarchy of Cogs (Ep. #240) [Level 18] (pg. 155 Manual of the Planes)
- Cold Iron Amulet from the Exilarchy of Cogs (Ep. #241)
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Cristiano Ronaldo will be the man the whole world is watching tonight when Real Madrid host Manchester United. The Portuguese faces his old club for the first time since his world-record 80million pound move, and emotions will no doubt be running high for 'CR7' as he looks to progress to the latter stages of the tournament with Real Madrid.
One advantage Manchester United do have is that they nurtured Ronaldo into the talent he is today. Cristiano spent 6 years at Old Trafford before his multi-million pound move, so Fergie and the team will know his game, his strengths and his weaknesses.
Rafael will get the nod tonight, and you can expect the Brazilian to give Ronaldo similar treatment to what he did Gareth Bale. Manchester United know that this draw has given then a huge advantage with the home leg being played second, so United don't need to rely on the Brazilian's attacking side. Rafael will be ordered to sit deeper in the Red's half, occupying Ronaldo for the whole 90 minutes.
Phil Jones has the potential tonight to be a massive player for Sir Alex Ferguson. Against Gareth Bale and Marouane Fellaini, Jones proved he is more than capable of excluding a player out of the game with two different styles. Against Spurs, Jones covered Rafael well enough and slid in to cover the Welsh winger whenever needed. Whilst against Everton, his man-marking physicality kept Fellaini out of the game. Both side's major threats were seemingly nullified by Jones, who will no doubt be on Ronaldo's shoulder for the entire game.
If Jones and Rafael can get their game right, Ronaldo will have to cut inside. Thats were Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic prove to the world, and Fergie, they are still the top defensive duo at Manchester United. The two of them had the world at their feet in 2008 when United last won the Champions League, and whilst injury and age have caught up with them both, they will be key for Manchester United this campaign. Rio Ferdinand may not have the pace he once had, as many 'experts' in the game ridicule, but it is his experience and mentality that has so far assured the Englishman has had an impressive season to date.
Danny Welbeck or Antonio Valencia will have to play right midfield in order to track back and help defensively. Both are known for their emphatic work rate, and will be ordered to fall back whenever Ronaldo has the ball at his feet. The two of them may be in a dire run of form right now statistically, but with sheer defensive discipline, one of these guys could have a massive say on the effectiveness of Cristiano Ronaldo.
David de Gea you can almost guarantee will have an impressive game tonight in goal for United. The foundation of the Spaniard's game was built in La Liga, where reflexes and agility are a necessity. The long ball or crossing approach has little impact in Spain, so de Gea will arguably feel more comfortable in the Bernabeu than Old Trafford. Sir Alex Ferguson recently came out to the media to admit he is fully behind David, who will no doubt want to put on a performance to impress his boss this evening.
In stopping Cristiano Ronaldo, they stop Madrid. Thats no disrespect to Real, who have a plethora of world-class talent among the ranks. However, CR7 has now scored 182 goals in 179 appearances for Madrid [Wikipedia] and is the main attacking force behind Los Blancos. If he can be kept quiet, Manchester United stand a chance.
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Everyone seems to have a story about this day. I'm not sure if it is because of the tragedy itself or our need to understand this moment in time.
We talk about those monumental occasions — Pearl Harbor for one generation and 9/11 for another — and all of us have a story to share about what was happening around us at that moment.
For some, it was more up front and personal. Maj. Gen. Jim Jones, a Tampa resident who is retired from the U.S. Air Force, tells his story:
“Fifty years ago I was an Air Force captain in the B-58 program at Carswell AFB in Fort Worth, Texas. The president and his wife arrived at Carswell on Air Force One on the 21st of November, and after staying the night in Fort Worth, they departed the next day for the fateful parade in Dallas.
“For their departure, ropes were set up behind which base personnel and their families could see President Kennedy and Jackie board Air Force One.
“And nicely, when they arrived, they did not go directly from their limo to the airplane but rather walked down the rope line and shook hands and spoke with a number of those attending. I had our 1-year-old son on my shoulders, and my wife, Sandy, and I had a good day seeing the Kennedys close-up and telling our son, 'He is the president of the United States.'
“We then watched the president and his wife in her memorable pink dress climb the stairs up to the entry door of Air Force One, and they turned and waved before entering the aircraft.
Within minutes the aircraft was moving and we waited and watched them take off for Dallas. The flight was less than 10 minutes and they probably did not even raise the landing gear.
“We made a quick stop on our drive home to get a quart of milk and we were home within 30 minutes of seeing the president.
“I immediately turned on our black-and-white TV to see the parade in Dallas, but rather, saw confusion and heard, 'The president has been shot.' A great shock for all Americans and a vivid memory for those of us who had seen the Kennedys only minutes before.”
A final memory is a phone call my mother received the next day. Someone wanted a portrait of the president to put in a store window and asked her if she could quickly do one.
Mom had shown her art mostly in shows around the South but admitted portraits were not her specialty.
“I went through magazines and anything I could find with pictures of the president,” said my now 91-year-old mother.
“I decided to do it in pastels and must have reworked that thing two dozen times.”
The next day it was hanging in O'Falks department store downtown draped in black.
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The Painter's Loft: inside Ann Marie Coolick's studio.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
As Mother's Day is quickly approaching I wanted to wish my mom a Happy Mother's Day and share some fav paintings from her collection. My mom is not only beautiful and supportive but has taught me the virtues of patience and grace. Happy Mother's Day to all! Enjoy!
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Lina<3, you are getting better and better at following directions. Mommy started to direct you to do simple things like close the cabinet doors that you were not suppose to open, and pick up you toy. Mommy points to the item that I want to you pick up, you stare at it for a while, you point to it and then you go and pick it after Mommy repeats "go pick your toy". Mommy gives you other instructions such as "give it to me" or "give it to Daddy" and once you understood that the words became "give it to me (or Daddy) please" or "may I have it please". You also know how to put things back in its place when Mommy ask you to put it back, and you tend to do it, but not all the time. Also, other requests such as "where's your duck, or book, or bear?", you go and find it, and show it to Mommy. These request works best when you are in a fussy, and whiny mood.
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A few weeks ago I made a new Christmas necklace from hand rolled polymer clay beads and some vintage beads and findings from Gramma's jewelry box. I made the clay beads using leftover red and white clay from some candy cane pens (which can be found in my shop). The teardrop shaped pendant was also sculpted from this red and white mix. I wanted something special for the center of the pendant so I dug through some of the vintage jewelry Gramma had given me before she passed away. Gramma was pretty rough on her jewelry, so many of her earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets were broken. Those broken bits and pieces still work for my purposes though. I managed to find a broken earring with sparkling imitation diamonds that made the perfect centerpiece for the pendant.
The tiny green glass seed beads around the outside of the pendant are from Gramma's bead stash, as are the hollow silver beads, the green acrylic beads, and the white iridescent disc beads. Before her arthritis got too bad Gramma enjoyed beading ornaments, among other crafty things. This pretty holiday necklace is a combination of my handmade beads and Gramma's vintage beads- there's a lot of love and a lot of history in this necklace.
Over the holidays my best friend came for a visit, and as always, she checked out all the new things I had made since she last saw me. She really liked this necklace, and when I told her about Gramma's contribution she liked it even more. She decided it would make a very special gift for her mom, and to make it more special she decided to have her son give it to her for Christmas. That way it would be from one Gramma to another. I'm really glad this special necklace is going to become such a special Christmas gift!
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|Women Candidates in 2012 |
Election season is in high gear and women are throwing their hats in the ring. To date, 17 women have filed to run for U.S. Senate and 150 women have filed for U.S. House. The candidate records to beat are from the 2010 races, when 36 women filed for Senate and 262 women filed for the House. More details are available in our summary of the numbers of women candidates by level of office, including numbers, parties, and years when candidate records were set. Check back often for updates!
New Jersey Governor's Conference for Women
The next annual conference will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City. Featured speakers include political strategist and TV commentator Donna Brazile, Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan, Lois Frankel, author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office, and many more. For more details, visit: www.njwomensconference.com.
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kitchen. Monday , December 05th , 2016 - 02:46:39 AM
Quote from 20 Genius Little‐Kitchen Adorning Inspirations - Part 2 :
Cooking Appliance Wall Storage
Achieve creativity from some of the most engaged restaurant kitchens, which utilize industrial wall equipment together with shelves for appliance storage. Some inspirations for saving appliances in‐conjunction with appliances on the wall:
- – Dangle shelves for appliances. A straightforward batten with some pegs could clasp appliances with a loop or pit within them. There are hampers that could be dangle on the shelf to clasp shorter things.
- – Color as well as dangle a pegboard, also utilize it to dangle your appliances. Remain the things grouped by tone or usage.
- – Utilize wall magnets to save knives with flavoring jars
Further Counter Area
If your aim is to build a modern kitchen area, one of the most historic model units is minimalist, uncluttered kitchen counters. This not only seems contemporary, however it grows counter room, creating it simpler to prep plus cook. The first pace is to position aside everything little devices together with countertop things. Some further inspirations for growing counter area incorporate:
- – A low‐outline ceramic cooktop. Today’s electric cooktops are silky in‐conjunction with contemporary. They have the appended good of life nearly blush with the counters, so you could place a cutting plank or further things on it when not within utilize.
- – A cooktop covering. If you have a gas scope, you could buy a covering for it so you could safely function on your stove when it’s not within utilize. Some coverings arrive.
- – A rolling butcher piece or cart as further counter area. Buy one with wheels, or append a position yourself so you could turn it out of the procedure when not within utilize. Append a twosome of straightforward stools to your rolling butcher piece for an immediate breakfast batten.
Discover spots to append shelving for further storage. A tier of narrow ledges, appended to a kitchen island, could be best for cookbooks. Seem for further spots incorporating corners, or over a counter.
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Title: "A promise fulfilled"
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Yesterday's wintery sky fulfilled its promise today with a couple of inches of snow, and a cold, cold wind blowing it around. We don't often get snow in November, and rarely have much snow at all in the winter. But the sea has looked particularly cold this fall, a hint perhaps of a winter full of warm fires and fresh baked cookies! | <urn:uuid:f8a5ae52-6ae1-46f8-83e3-b64b1a2118b2> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | http://thebertieproject.blogspot.com/2010/11/daily-practice-326365.html | 2017-06-26T15:29:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128320823.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20170626152050-20170626172050-00511.warc.gz | en | 0.971007 | 89 | [
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It was fun to pretend that Paul Ryan was running a stealth campaign for the Republican nomination for president, modeled on the highly successful stealth campaign he ran for House speaker.
But I believe him when he says that he really, really, really won't seek or accept the nomination.
I believe his campaign-esque speech laying out a vision of a less acrimonious Republican politics — and the slick campaign-ad-like video made from that speech, and his general positioning of himself as the antidote to Trumpism in the Republican Party — were never about trying to become the nominee at a contested convention.
I believe all of this because there's another, simpler explanation for Paul Ryan's shadow campaign. All this positioning has never been about 2016. It's about 2017.
Take a moment and imagine that this garbage fire of an election is over. It's January 2017, President Hillary Clinton is being inaugurated, and House Speaker Paul Ryan has become by far the most powerful figure in the Republican Party simply by continuing to sit where he is while all his rivals set themselves on fire.
By early next year, Ryan could be the only prominent establishment Republican whose reputation has not been destroyed through loss to Trump, supplication to Trump, defeat in a Senate race because Donald Trump is losing a landslide at the top of the ticket, or some other similarly horrible fate.
Alternatively, if Ted Cruz manages to grab the Republican nomination, Ryan would start 2017 in an even stronger position. Cruz would also lose badly to Clinton, the other non-Trump candidates for the nomination would still be humiliated, Senate Republicans would be pointing fingers at each other about who lost the majority, and Ryan wouldn't need to compete with Cruz for the role of Republican standard-bearer after the election.
With the leadership of an entire political party about to fall into his lap through the self-destruction of everyone around him, Ryan realizes that he needs to start now on articulating a vision of what Republicans should do next, lest somebody else do it for him. We've all seen what's happened since 2012, when Mitt Romney shocked Republicans by losing and nobody stepped into the vacuum with compelling instructions for the party about what to do next.
It's good that Ryan is being proactive. Unfortunately, the vision he is laying out is not terribly interesting.
What are the apparent planks of Ryan's vision for the party? One is that Republicans shouldn't use Trump-style appeals to white-identity politics. A second is that Republicans should talk more nicely about poor people while cutting their benefits. A third is that Republicans should maintain their orthodoxy on free trade, free markets, and the need for cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
You might recognize these principles as substantially identical to those espoused by Marco Rubio — and one key lesson from this campaign is that Republican voters have very little interest in Rubioism.
Ryan understands that he is about to be thrust into leadership of the Republican Party without ever seeking or receiving its presidential nomination. But he does not yet get that the party's substantive policy agenda must change if its candidates hope to win a majority of voters without the appeals to protectionism, nationalism, and racism that are so compelling for Trump voters. | <urn:uuid:1c3a3400-94b9-4923-9da4-ab4d73978612> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | http://www.businessinsider.com/paul-ryan-president-2016-4?r=UK&IR=T | 2017-06-26T15:38:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128320823.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20170626152050-20170626172050-00511.warc.gz | en | 0.97561 | 651 | [
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- 45.4% of people in North Carolina are single and 54.6% are married.
- The population of North Carolina is 9,535,483, making it the 10th most populated state.
- 92.6% of people in North Carolina were born U.S. citizens, while 7.4% were born outside of the country.
- Of the state's population 48.7% are men and 51.3% are females.
- The state's population is 24.6% college educated and 83.6% have a high school diploma or a GED.
- The majority (68.5%) of the North Carolina population is White.
- The median worker income in North Carolina is $26,972.
- As of the last census, the North Carolina unemployment rate of 8.8% was worse than the 7.9% national average.
- The break down for commute times in North Carolina is: 62.8% under 25 mins, 25.5% 25-45 mins, and 11.7% above 45 minutes.
- The poverty rate for North Carolina is 13.8%.
- Typically, people work 39/hrs per week in North Carolina.
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I should have posted about this a few weeks ago, but better late than never! Kari from Artsy Mama has asked me if I was willing to create a tutorial for her Halloween fun filled blog, the Sweet and Sinister Blog. Of course I was honored by the invitation and came up with this cute little paper mache kitty sitting atop a top hat! It was inspired to create it by peeking at one of Mark Ledenbach's Halloween collectibles books. I love how it turned out!
You can see it, and many more fun tutorials my emailing Kari about getting an invitation to the blog!
Also, I just wanted to showcase these last couple of Halloween items that are currently in my Etsy shop now. I'm so proud to say that it's been a wonderful Halloween and fall season and all but just a couple of my spun cotton characters found new homes. Including this adorable little graveyard candy box with a trio of ghosts...the last of the two that were available. It opens up into a box so you can stash your favorite Halloween candy inside!
And these four birdie children were actually a bit forgotten about until now! Last Halloween I made a whole bunch of these birdies, but had four left over. I was concentrating so much on all of my brand new items, that I forgot to offer them for sale again this year, until now. But since I'm so late and since they've been orphans for long enough (yes, I just watched Annie the other day)...I decided to pair them up and post them at a special discounted price. Each pair are completely one of a kind and are only $25! I probably won't be making any more of these for next year. They are freshly posted in my Etsy shop!
And later today I'll be working on photographing my Halloween decor (always an intimidating feat for me!)...stay tuned for the results tomorrow! Fingers crossed that the photos won't be too dark! :) | <urn:uuid:f7c75f45-ebaa-40e5-8b50-193b6cb3274c> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | http://vintagebycrystal.blogspot.com/2010/10/tutorial-and-mini-sale.html | 2017-06-28T05:29:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128322870.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20170628050821-20170628070821-00671.warc.gz | en | 0.976632 | 402 | [
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Today is a very sad day in the gaming world. Nintendo’s CEO Saturo Iwata has passed away today at the young age of 55. The cause of death is reported due to a bile duct growth. Iwata had missed E3 2014 due to health concerns and had had a tumor removed last year and returned to the company shortly after.
Saturo Iwata took over at president of Nintendo in 2002 and let the company to great success with the Nintendo DS, 3DS and Wii consoles. He first came into the company as a programmer at HAL, a Nintendo subsidiary. He worked on games like Earthbound and Balloon Fight.
Currently there is no word of of who will replace him as CEO but currently Genyo Takeda and Sigeru Miyamoto will take over the reigns for now.
BWOne would like to offer our condolences to the Iwata family.
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The gigantic Rampage MT is the monster truck of all monster trucks. Ready to crush cars and scale mountain sides, the Rampage MT will tear it up!
The Terremoto V2 is the biggest and baddest Redcat Racing 1/8 scale vehicle to date and is equipted to shake down anything in its path.
The TR-MT8E is the first vehicle being offered under the Team Redcat brand and is reeady to run right out of the boxl just add your own LIPO batteries.
The Rampage XT-E off road monster truck is the perfect mixture of power and performance, and is ready to tear up the completion. Are you brave enough to pull the trigger?
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When I flew into Whitter, Alaska with a bush pilot the winds blew that little plane all over the sky. Even seat belted in I managed to slam into the top of the cockpit once. When the lunatic (I mean pilot) landed the plane in what he told me were 45 knot cross winds (amazing how fear sharpens the memory) the bloody thing jumped all over the runway like a Mexican jumping bean on steroids. It took several adult men to tie the plane down so this quivering blob of protoplasm could ooze out of the cockpit. .
Walking in the incredibly windy environment in Whittier meant walking against the furious wind at an angle. It is like shoving against a wall while walking forward. When I opened the door to the Saltwater Cafe I almost fell flat on my face. Nothing like being a Cheechako. (sigh)
Incidentally, I didn’t take a plane back. I hitched a ride with the mayor of the town out on the weekly car (as in it loaded people in automobiles tied to flatcars) train to Anchorage. Enough with the plane through the Chugach into cross-wind hell. Clearly, I do not have the derring-do of an Alaska Bush pilot
Today, it feels like Whittier. The wind is pummeling the land, whipping the waters of the coast into a froth and making my car shimmy, lurch from side, and threaten to become airborne from time to time. Since my Saturday appointment cancelled after I got to the office I considered getting a pizza (I did) and driving to the coast (I didn’t in deference to the fact I didn’t want to get blown over the sea wall and into the ocean).
At least in Whittier I had the great sights of towering mountains rising from the depths of the sea and the beautiful harbor. Instead I’m on the couch with the dog, who is very happy for the company. I considered trying to take him for a walk, but in this wind, he might need ballast. Besides, he’s curled up next to me, snoring. | <urn:uuid:75f24f7f-ceb5-4103-aa80-874a21934c3d> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | https://anotherboomerblog.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/i-remember-winds-like-these/ | 2017-06-29T02:04:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128323842.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20170629015021-20170629035021-00031.warc.gz | en | 0.962907 | 450 | [
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My writer's group has been playing with first lines for the last week or so, emailing off a new first line each day. At the end of the exercise, we asked each other what made a great first line.
We discussed how a first line should pique curiosity, dive into action, etc. But I found as I read everyone's lines that the ones that appealed to me most introduced engaging characters that I wanted to get to know better.
Anyone else have thoughts on those all-important first lines?
Also, I just finished a heavenly book, THE POSSIBILITIES OF SAINTHOOD. Antonia Lucia Labella wrestles with catholic school uniforms, making homemade pasta for her family's grocery store downstairs, and being a fifteen year old who has never been kissed. But her real goal in life is to be the church's first living saint, and she petitions the Vatican weekly. The book is funny and poignant, a must read. | <urn:uuid:7926245b-6c0c-45c2-a632-cd5ced90b034> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | http://lcbrennan.blogspot.com/2009/01/first-lines-and-heavenly-book.html | 2017-06-22T18:26:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128319688.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20170622181155-20170622201155-00390.warc.gz | en | 0.967129 | 195 | [
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TAGS: DS Services of America Inc., Wintercreek LLC, bottled water provider, office coffee service, vending, DS Waters, Standard Coffee, pure water services operation
ATLANTA -- DS Services of America Inc. has acquired Wintercreek LLC (Vancouver, WA), a provider of bottled and filtered water and coffee services, for an undisclosed amount.
Atlanta-based DS Services, formerly known as DS Waters, is one of the country's largest pure water services operations. It has acquired a number of water and OCS routes in recent years; in 2012, the company bolstered its OCS presence by acquiring Standard Coffee. | SEE STORY | <urn:uuid:3d421421-216c-4ab6-b845-0ed38b54fc3d> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | http://www.vendingtimes.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?nm=Vending+Features&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=F100AD62EBCB4FACAC0B3DA0A715BCE1 | 2017-06-22T18:40:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128319688.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20170622181155-20170622201155-00390.warc.gz | en | 0.947733 | 131 | [
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Do we want to be the kind of America that faces an historic deficit and chooses to extend $690 billion in tax cuts for the wealthiest 2 percent of our citizens while cutting $650 billion in aid to children who need special education, student aid, and additional resources for low-income schools?
Do we want to be the kind of America that protects $44 billion in subsidies for oil and gas companies while cutting $47 billion in energy grants to help poor families heat their homes in the winter?
Right now the wealthiest Americans are wealthier than they’ve ever been and people living beneath the poverty line make up a larger slice of the American pie than they have since the Great Depression.
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CHAMPAIGN – Seven of Marmion’s nine qualifying wrestlers won their preliminary matches Thursday and advanced to the quarterfinals as the IHSA state tournament opened at the University of Illinois’ State Farm Center.
The Cadets, a traditional Class 3A power, got their quickest win from Lucas Warren, who delivered a fall in 28 seconds against Erik Velazquez of Minooka.
Senior 126-pounder Johnny Jimenez, a St. Charles resident eyeing the fourth state title of his career, defeated Ricky Vigil of Huntley by 16-0 technical fall in four minutes.
Marmion’s other winners included AJ Jaffe (120), Trace Carello (152), Nick Ferraro (170), Nathan Traxler (182) and Josh Meyers (195).
Batavia senior 220-pounder Connor McKeehan also earned a fall in his preliminary 3A bout, pinning Homewood-Flossmoor’s Devion May in 5:47. Keone Derain of St. Charles East was the lone member of the Saints’ three-athlete contingent to win his opening match, taking a 9-5 decision against Alton’s Qiante Wagner.
Athletes who lost their opening matches will hope not to fall victim to the “follow the leader” rule, in which a wrestler is eliminated if the opponent who defeated him in prelims loses in today’s quarterfinals.
Competing in 2A, Kaneland senior Justin Diddell lost a 3-2 decision to Taylorville’s Blake Hooper in his preliminary bout.
In Class 1A, Aurora Central Catholic senior 285-pounder Eduardo Gonzalez advanced to the quarterfinals with a 3-1 overtime decision victory against previously unbeaten Tyler Ortmann of the Argenta-Oreana co-op. Mooseheart’s Joe Feemorlu, the first state-bound wrestler in program history, lost a 7-5 decision to Shelbyville’s Lucas Duckett.
Boys basketball seeds released
The Kaneland boys basketball team earned the top seed in the six-team IHSA Class 3A Kaneland Regional, the IHSA announced Thursday.
Behind the Knights at the regional are (2) St. Francis, (3) Marmion, (4) Glenbard South, (5) Aurora Central Catholic and (6) IMSA.
In Class 4A, host St. Charles North is the No. 2 seed at its regional and St. Charles East is the No. 3 seed there, setting up a likely crosstown regional semifinal. Upstate Eight Conference River champion Larkin is the top seed at North.
Geneva and Batavia are both slotted in the 4A East Aurora Sectional, which was seeded 1 through 23, rather than by regional. Geneva was given the 6 seed and Batavia the 19 seed.
Postseason pairings with game times and dates will be released today. Regionals play for teams in classes 3A and 4A is scheduled to take place the week of March 3.
St. Francis boys win handily
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Marcel Ceccaldi, a French lawyer, said on Wednesday Mahmoudi had been badly beaten by Libyan security officers and left with broken ribs and a punctured lung.
“According to the information I have, it seems that he has been beaten,” said Ceccaldi. “He is in hospital, under guard.”
But Libya’s government denied torture had taken place. Tripoli officials said reports of Mahmoudi being wounded were rumours, amounting to a “naked lie”.
A Libyan government spokesman, Nassar el-Manaa, on Wednesday denied claims that Mahmoudi was mistreated in prison. “We would like to say it’s wrong, a naked lie … that he was attacked and is in a sort of coma. Al-Bagdadi al-Mahmoudi is in good health and he is in need of nothing, god willing.”
He said human rights groups had yet to visit the former prime minister, who, he said, was being held in a justice ministry facility. “In the near future a visit will be given to any Tunisian entity to see for themselves the condition.”
Tunisia’s president, Moncef Marzouki, has branded the extradition “illegal”, saying it was done behind his back.
Mahmoudi served as Muammar Gaddafi’s prime minister from March 2006, until, in August 2011, fleeing to Tunisia after the fall of Tripoli to rebel forces. He was reportedly handed over to Libyan officials in Tunis on Sunday and flown by helicopter to a Libyan prison.
In what has become a political crisis in Tunisia, pitting parliament against president, government officials insist the extradition came after it was ensured Libya could guarantee a fair trial. They say they did not need presidential permission for the move to return him.
But Ceccaldi claims such assurances were breached within hours of Mahmoudi arriving back in Libya. He alleges that his client was moved to a detention facility at Tripoli’s Mitiga military airport where the beating took place.
Speaking from Paris, he said hospital workers told him that Mahmoudi, 70, had extensive wounds. “People said to me he has broken ribs, he has perforated lung, and he fell into a coma,” he said. “If something bad happens to Al-Baghdadi Al-Mahmoudi the accomplices of his action are the members of the Tunisian government who organised his extradition.”
But a spokesman for Libya’s ruling National Transitional Council, Saleh Darhoub, denied that mistreatment had occurred. “The Libyan authorities would like to assure that Mahmoudi has not been tortured,” he said. “He will be brought to justice lawfully.”
The International Committee for the Red Cross in Libya said it was still waiting for permission to visit Mahmoudi. “[He] has been visited 10 times in Tunisia,” said Soaade Messoudi, the organisation’s Tripoli spokeswoman. “We have not visited him [here] yet.”
Amnesty International had urged the Tunisian authorities not to extradite Mahmoudi, and warned that he could be subjected to human rights violations in Libya.
“He faces a real risk of torture and other ill-treatment, unfair trial and possibly extrajudicial execution,” said Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui, Amnesty International’s deputy director for the Middle East and north Africa. correctShe condemned the decision to return him to Libya.
Mahmoudi had been arrested in Tunisia late September and sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for “illegal entry”.
He was acquitted later that month. According to Amnesty, the Libyan authorities have charged him with “misuse of public money”, “insulting civil servants”, “threatening security officials with weapons” and “incitement to commit rape”. The charges relate to incidents that allegedly took place between 2006 and 2011.
Tunisia’s court of appeal approved Mahoudi’s extradition last November. But Marzouki, a former human rights activist, blocked the extradition, citing human rights concerns.
The allegations of mistreatment come at a sensitive time for Libya, which has been criticised by Amnesty and Human Rights Watch for failing to investigate allegations that some of the 7,000 prisoners held in detention have been beaten and tortured.
Since August at least 20 prisoners have died in custody, Amnesty said, with Libya’s official and semi-official detention facilities under the control of armed militia.
On Tuesday militia groups also cut the main highway linking east and west Libya, demanding changes to the rules of the country’s first post-Gaddafi national elections, due to be held on 7 July.
Armed units, backed by Jeeps mounting anti-aircraft guns, blocked the highway at Red Wadi, 40 miles from Libya’s main oil refinery at Ras Lanuf.
The militia say they will stay in place until Cyrenaica, Libya’s oil-rich eastern province, is given a greater distribution of seats in the new national parliament, the national congress. It is backed by the self-declared Barqua council – the Arab name for Cyrenaica – which is calling for a boycott of the national elections unless seats are shared equally between Libya’s three provinces.
The roadblock, which government forces have not opposed, comes with doubts over whether Libya can hold free and fair elections on schedule as violence continues in many parts of the country.
Fresh fighting has broken out in the southern town of Kufra, where battles between the indigenous Tibu people and Arab tribes this year have left 70 dead.
Tense ceasefires continue around the towns of Zuara and Zintan, where battles cost more than 100 lives in June. Benghazi has also been the scene of attacks blamed on Jihadists, including a rocket attack on the British ambassador’s convoy this month.
The explosion of an IED outside the Tunisian consulate in Tripoli on Tuesday night put many international organisations on edge. The International Committee of the Red Cross has had two of its four offices in Libya bombed this June and is now reviewing security.
“There are some security incidents that affected several targets,” said the organisation’s head of mission in Libya, Georges Comminos. “We have to take certain precautions.”
Opposition to Libya’s ruling National Transitional Council, which is seen by critics as both secretive and dictatorial, is growing in the main former rebel towns of Benghazi, Misrata and Zintan, each of which has established its own ruling council.
“At the moment, we’re protesting over our demands for an equal number of seats in the national general conference, [national congress]” Brigadier General Hamid Hassi, in charge of the highway roadblock, told the Libya Herald newspaper. “Libya is currently divided and the best proof of that is that Misrata has now in effect a separate government, and Zintan likewise.” | <urn:uuid:8ca85b0b-e868-4a40-9d6d-e747e8aa04fc> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | https://globalciviliansforpeace.wordpress.com/2012/06/27/libyas-former-pm-mahmoudi-tortured-on-forced-return-to-tripoli/ | 2017-06-24T08:41:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128320243.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20170624082900-20170624102900-00551.warc.gz | en | 0.976078 | 1,504 | [
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Clinical negligence figures skew legal aid reforms debate
Paul Rumley, a clinical negligence partner at Withy King, has highlighted concerns over the Public Accounts Committee’s approach to reporting on figures showing the potential compensation bill for the Government in clinical negligence claims (£15.7 billion), and the affect that could have upon the ongoing debate in the House of Lords about the Government’s plans to cut legal aid funding for such cases.
Paul, who is staunchly opposed to the proposed withdrawal of Legal Aid from all clinical negligence cases, has questioned the reported understanding of the figures.
Paul, who won the Bristol Law Society’s annual Outstanding Achievement Award last year for his lobbying on what he sees as the injustices of the proposed Legal Aid reforms as they affect victims of clinical negligence, said:
“I am concerned about the misleading effect of the reported understanding of these compensation figures at a time when the House of Lords are engaged in a crucial debate about the Government’s plans to withdraw legal aid funding from some of the most vulnerable people in our society, namely children born severely disabled as a result of negligence at the time of their births. By all means we should have a debate about those costs, but we need to do so from a basis of an understanding of what some of these very large sums include and the reality of the sums being quoted.
“Reports of the NHS having to pay out £15.7 billion if all cases brought against it are lost, are completely misleading and include a large number of potential claims which in reality, will never result in compensation or cost payments. Since 2001, there has been significant investment in the NHS and more people have been treated – and faster – so it is hardly surprising that more people have suffered negligence and brought claims. What is astonishing is the lack of public debate or plan to drive clinical negligence out of the taxpayer-funded health system – or at least take meaningful steps to reduce it.”
Paul believes the real questions which should be addressed are as follows:
- What is being done to address the increase in medical negligence in the NHS and what steps are being taken to minimise the risks and ensure patient safety?
- What is being done to ensure the NHSLA handles litigation appropriately, settles claims quickly, makes payments when they are due and is generally fit for purpose?
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Yvonne Hollenbeck and Cowboy Poetry
By Robert Brooke, JOHN E. WEAVER PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
Featured on Yvonne Hollenbeck’s website is the title poem to her latest collection, Rhyming the Range. That poem illustrates two of the enduring themes of cowboy poetry as practiced in the last half century: a self-consciousness about the act of poetry writing, and a gentle tribute to the “vanishing west.” She writes:
It might seem quite unusual
and folks might think it strang
that anyone would write a poem
of life out on the range.
But it is a path to register
for other folks to see
a way of life that’s fading fast
and what it means to me.
Both of these themes are iconic for contemporary cowboy poetry. Writing in the year 2000, David Stanley explains in “Cowboy Poetry Then and Now”:
The belief that cowboy poetry is a vital means of expression of western ways of life, that it has political as well as aesthetic power, has meant that hundreds of poems throughout the tradition address the issues of a vanishing West – of the economic pressures on independent ranchers and cowboys and political tensions throughout the region. This awareness of poetry as speaking for an entire regional occupational group has led to a large group of poems that are highly self-conscious and that speak of the nature of memory, of the process of writing poetry, and of the mystery of making poems that can have effect as well as affect in a difficult world. (2000, p. 13).
Since 2000, of course, cowboy—and cowgirl—poetry has developed into a robust, important form of performance poetry, perhaps the Western, rural counterpart to the more-urban Slam Poetry. This form of poetry now boasts an established national convention, the yearly National Cowboy Poetry Gathering held in the dead of winter in Elko, Nevada (at a time when working ranchers could best get away from the home spread). This event is over thirty years old, originating in 1985. The 2016 Gathering listed over fifty distinct acts (Yvonne Hollenbeck was one). In the cowboy poetry world, the line between cowboy song and poetry is often blurred – traditionally the words to songs have been printed and memorized apart from the music, and pieces created as poems have later been set to music – so a fair number of the performers are musicians. An equal number are reciters: performers who speak aloud pieces others have written (much like the Poetry Out Loud contest for secondary students, except with a Western turn). The youngest reciter at the 2016 Gathering was 12-year-old Thatch Elmer of Bear River, Wyoming.
Besides the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, this form of performance poetry has a healthy array of local and state gatherings. For Nebraska, the most important is the Old West Days and Nebraska Cowboy Poetry Gathering, held for over twenty years in October in Valentine, Nebraska. The premiere online collection of poetry and schedule of events is available from the Western and Cowboy Poetry Music & More at the Bar-D Ranch, administered by the Center for Western and Cowboy Poetry in Lexington, Virginia. As that collection indicates, the various traditions of cowboy poetry reach back to cattle drive days in the 19th century, and reach forward to the political and aesthetic controversies of our own time.
Yvonne Hollenbeck’s poetry both fits into and extends this tradition. As her various awards indicate, her work has proved successful in both spoken word and musical form. She is adept at the traditional rhythm and rhyme of mainstream cowboy poetry. Yet her writing often emphasizes women’s experience in the ranchlands of the Great Plains. In “The Auction Sale,” for example, she focuses explicitly on the widow’s experience at the moment of auctioning the homestead. Her narrator leaves the auction to sit with the widow, and hears stories:
[She] told me how they came here when they were newlywed
and she pointed to a dresser and a pretty iron bed,
saying: “That was our first purchase, and that old cast-iron range.”
Then she started telling how things were, and how the West had changed.
Next she pointed to a feed bunk full of harness, nets and hames;
and in it were his saddles; she talked of horses he had trained.
In Hollenbeck’s hands, the traditional concern for the “vanishing West” is transformed into the personal experience of women at an auction, and into the sharing of lives. This, Hollenbeck points out, is the work of poetry – to articulate and ease the often painful moments:
She asked if I’d come visit her; of course, I said I would
but it seems I keep so busy and don’t do the things I should.
A lifetime full of memories were shared with me that day,
and I hoped that just by listening it’d helped her in a way.
In the poem, the auction is caused “cause she can’t stay alone,” a very gentle indication of the complicated life patterns facing ranch families, and ranch widows, in a time of declining rural populations and the rise of industrial agriculture. While other writers might focus on the widespread social patterns facing rural women (see for instance, Jane Greer’s essay “Women’s Words, Women’s Work: Rural Literacy and Labor”), Hollenbeck draws attention to the lived experience of these two women, the widow and the visitor. She works to give voice to this experience.
Elaine Thatcher, in her essay “Women and Cowboy Poetry,” names the importance of writing like Hollenbeck’s. Her words are an able description of the force of Yvonne Hollenbeck’s writing:
Women’s cowboy poetry has been growing in artistry and conviction, expressing the values of women who tend to both embrace and shatter traditional gender roles at the same time. It is a voice that is important to hear, both in the world of raising cattle and in the wider American scene. (246)
Center for Western Poetry and Cowboy Poetry, Inc. Cowboy and Western Poetry at the Bar-D Ranch. Center for Western and Cowboy Poetry. Web. Apr. 2016.
“Elmer, Thatch. Cowboy Thatch: The ‘Bear River Buckaroo’ Cowboy Poet. Web. Apr. 2016.”
Greer, Jane. “Women’s Words, Women’s Work: Rural Literacy and Labor.” In Kim Donehower, Charlotte Hogg, and Eileen Schell (Eds.), Reclaiming the Rural: Essays on Literacy, Rhetoric, and Pedagogy. (Urbana, IL: Southern Illinois UP, 2011), 90-106.
Western Folk Life. National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Elko, Nevada. Jan. 30 – Feb. 4, 2017. Web, Apr. 2016.
Nebraska Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Old West Days and Nebraska Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Valentine, Nebraska in October. (2016: Oct 7-9)
Stanley, David. “Cowboy Poetry Then and Now: An Overview.” In David Stanley and Edith Thatcher, Eds., Cowboy Poets and Cowboy Poetry (Urbana, IL: Illinois UP, 2000), 1-18.
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Friday, May 14, 2010
NEW mini challenge!
The link is included now instead of the embedded video because im pretty sure the other one doesn't work!
Everyone has one week...to do what?
To design a sweet poster as if there were going to be a full length Whip Master movie...
I know its a short one, so it doesnt have to be anything fancy, i just want to bring some fresh blood to this dying site, and since i was just thinking about this sketch this morning, and happened to find it online, i think its perfect for this kinda thing!
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Shortly before the commencement of the Bank in 1919, Birmingham's boundary had been expanded to include Quinton to the west; Handsworth, Aston, and Erdington to the north; and Kings Norton and Yardley to the south and east. This expansion increased the area of the city from 19.75 square miles to 68.13 square miles, while the population increased from 522,204 (1901 census) to 922,167 (1921 census).
The Bank's initial branch network, established during the first trading period to March 31st 1920, reflected the city's population spread in this period. Most of the twenty branches opened (see first map below) were in the densely populated inner-city area, and these branches attracted the most depositors. Branches opened in the still rural areas such as Erdington, Acocks Green, Kings Heath, and Northfield were opened as part-time Evening Branches, and initially attracted few depositors.
Two years after the Bankís commencement, the County Borough of West Bromwich initiated steps to take over the Urban District Council of Perry Barr. In order to counter this move, both Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield prepared similar claims. Representations were duly made to the Minister of Health, but the time was deemed inopportune. In the meantime, extensive building on the north side of Birmingham as the population of the city left its congested centre for the better living conditions offered on its borders (and the availability of employment in the Witton area), was beginning to overflow the city boundary into Perry Barr.
At this time, Perry Barr had a population of about 3,300. Employment in the area was split almost equally between mining operations for the Hampstead Colliery Company, and agriculture. Perry Barrís income from rates was about £13,700 (compared with Birminghamís £4,072,442), of which a large proportion was absorbed by the costs of the West Bromwich Union workhouse.
The incorporation of Perry Barrís 4,083 acres (6.4-square miles) into Birmingham followed a 1926 referendum in which the ratepayers of Perry Barr voted favourably in the proportion of about twelve to one. The referendum asked the ratepayers to vote in favour of the following resolution:
That this Council considers that the best interests of the Urban District of Perry Barr will be served by its incorporation as soon as possible with the City of Birmingham, and that the Councilís decision is arrived at after full investigation of, among others, the following considerations:
(a) That there is a community of interests between Perry Barr and Birmingham
(b) That Perry Barr should now possess sewerage and sanitary services, the cost of which cannot possibly be met by the rates receivable from Perry Barr.
(c) That in view of the rapid development of Perry Barr which is now taking place, the area should be developed on town planning lines. Perry Barr could not face the expenditure which the preparation of a town planning scheme would involve.
(d) That the rates of Perry Barr and the contributions from the Ministry of Transport do not enable the Council to put and keep its roads in a sufficient state of repair.
That Perry Barr, being an outgrowth of Birmingham, could be more economically and efficiently administered as one unit with Birmingham.
Perry Barr was incorporated into Birmingham from April 1st 1928. Branches of the Bank were soon established at Perry Common, Birchfield, and Kingstanding. In due course, Tower Hill, Perry Beeches and Great Barr branches were also opened within the former urban district.
During the Inter-War years, the city gradually made use of the newly-acquired agricultural land (including the additions of 1931) to develop a number of housing estates. Reference to these individual housing developments is made in the appropriate branch entry on this website. Prior to the outbreak of the Second World War, the Bank had developed a network of 62 branches that administered 466,163 savings accounts.
By 1939, Birmingham's area had grown to 79.89 square miles, and its population was around one million.The city's population has remained around the one million mark since the 1930s, peaking at 1,148,354 at the 1951 census. The last expansion of Birmingham's boundaries brought in Sutton Coldfield to the northeast in 1974, resulting in a total area for the city of 103.39 square miles.
Expansion of the Bank's branch network after the Second World War (see third map below) was less dramatic than in its first twenty years. In 1969, the network peaked at 73 offices as new branches were opened on the outskirts of the city, and inner-city branches were closed either because of lack of demand or demolition as part of redevelopment schemes.
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We believe that a big part of providing a great service is being organized, making sure we have processes in place that help maintain quality and standards. Things that are well-automated just keep on keeping on... from backups to email tickets and regular reporting. Being organized frees up more of our time... to help you!
We track and log every email to our Support Team, so your important questions get answered.
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We hike the trails of Lassen National
Park and Caribou Wilderness. Our maps are free to you, the
Bathtub Lake loop
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elevation gain: 400'
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Munich Life and Visitor Travel Tips
(Munich, Bavaria, Germany)
The Germany city of Munich enjoys a particularly attractive setting and is famous for its beer festival, operas, art galleries, innumerable cultural attractions and appealing life-style. Of particular interest is the Olympic Centre, which hosted the extremely successful 1972 Olympic Games, and firmly put Munich on the map as a major tourist destination.
Various tourist information centres are to be found around Munich, at the Hauptbahnhof, off the Marienplatz and along the Sendlinger Strasse. Look out for the Munich Welcome Card, which is valid for either one or three days and can be used for up to five adults. The Welcome Card provides unlimited travel on the city's public transport and up to 50 percent off many of the top sights and cultural attractions, including some of the best museums. Useful travel tips about life in Munich are listed below.
Tourism and Tourist Information
The tourist information offices in Munich offer a range of different services, including hotel reservations, train tickets, rail pass enquiries, guided tours and much more besides.
Located at the Hauptbahnhof (main train station), the EurAide tourist office also provides an in-depth newsletter about life in Munich. Known as the 'Insider Track', the newsletter is full of practical information about Munich and the surrounding areas, and also provides foreign currency exchange discounts at specified outlets.
Munich Tourist Information Centre (Tourismusamt München)
Address: Sendlinger Strasse 1, Munich, 80331, Germany, DE
Tel: +49 089 233 96500
Fax: +49 089 233 30233
Email address: [email protected]
Munich Tourist Information Centre - Main Train Station
Address: Room 3, Track 11, Bahnhofsplatz 2, Munich, Germany, DE
Tel: +49 089 2333 2057
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:30 to 18:30, Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00
Munich Tourist Information Centre - Marienplatz
Address: Neues Rathaus, Munich, Germany, DE
Tel: +49 089 222 324
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 20:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00
Munich Jugendinformationzentrum (Youth Information Centre)
Address: Paul-Heyse-Strasse 22, Munich, Germany, DE
Tel: +49 089 5141 0660
Open hours: Monday to Wednesday, Friday - 12:00 to 18:00, Thursday - 12:00 to 20:00
The single currency for in excess of 300 million Europeans, the Euro (EUR) was successfully adopted by Germany, and therefore Munich, in 2002. Therefore, for many European travellers, currency exchange is now longer necessary. However, should you wish to obtain Euros during your stay, banks, exchange bureaus and ATMs are never far away and particularly plentiful at the Hauptbahnhof and throughout the city centre.
Language, Dialect and German Phrases
When visiting Munich, do consider bringing a small German phrasebook. In many situations, such as asking for directions or dining out, it can prove extremely helpful. Although it is fair to say that some locals involved in the Munich's tourist industry are able to speak varying levels of English, particularly within the best hotels, this should not be relied upon. Consider packing a pocket-sized German phrasebook and learning some popular keywords before actually arriving in Munich itself. Here is a selection of useful German phrases.
Do you speak English?
- sprechen sie Englisch?
I don't understand
- ich verstehe nicht
How do I get to the bus station
- wie komme ich zur bushaltestelle
How do I reach this address?
- wie komme ich zu dieser adresse?
I have got a reservation
- ich habe ein zimmer reservieren lassen
Please will you show me the room?
- können sie mir das zimmer zeigen, bitte?
Where is the castle?
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Interclub Deadline Chart
Note the following abbreviations used on this chart:
ND - Nature Division | PJD - Photojournalism Division | PTD - Photo Travel Division | PPD - Pictorial Print Division | PID - Projected Image Division | 3DD - 3D Division
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Western Canyon Explorer
7 nights/ 8 days $1,800 per person
Los Mochis-El Fuerte-Bahuchivo-Posada Barrancas-El Fuerte- Los Mochis
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We provide; ground transportation, hotel accommodations, selected activities, first class railway tickets, meals, purified water, and bilingual guides, where available.
Day 1 From the Los Mochis airport, a shuttle will transport you to the “Pueblo Magico” town of El Fuerte. Stay the night at the a hotel overlooking the Rio Fuerte.
Day 2 Catch the morning train 7:30am to Bahuchivo Station. A taxi will take you to the San Isidro Lodge. This eco-lodge is set in nature above the historic town of Cerrocahui. A walking or driving tour is included to see the town and 300 yr. old Jesuit Mission.
Day 3 Second day and night at San Isidro lodge. Your day tour includes a drive to the Urique rim, or Gallego Mountain.
Day 4 Prepare to catch the late morning train to Posada Barrancas, or the “eye” of the canyons. The hotel sits upon the cliffs, again, you will stop off at Divisadero for 15 minutes before arriving at the Hotel Mansion Tarahumara for the night. A walkingtour to nearby cliff dwellings is included.
Day 5 Second day and night at the canyon rim of Posada Barrancas at Hotel Mansion Tarahumara. Your day tour includes a shuttle to Divisadero and the Copper Canyon Activity Park. Here you may want to try a la cart activities like hiking, gondola rides across the canyons, and world-class zip lines.
Day 6 Enjoy your morning at the canyon rim. The train departs to El Fuerte around 1-3 pm (train time). Arrive at El Fuerte around 7:30 pm. A taxi will take you to your hotel for the night.
Day 7 second day and night in El Fuerte. Your tour includes a river float adventure on the Rio Fuerte, where you will see a variety of bird and animal life. Hike to the Nahautl petroglyphs and see the city of El Fuerte.
Day 8 transportation provided to the Los Mochis airport around noon.
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How to Name Your Business
Stop. Don’t spend anymore time and money developing business name ideas or even building your existing company until you have deeply considered whether your brand is trademarkable.
Naming your business is a real challenge. Even if you think you struck gold with a catchy name and an available .com, your work has only just begun.
The sad reality is that many business names are simply not protectable under trademark law. If a business name is not protectable, any competitor could conceivably set up shop under the same brand. Imagine how confused your customers would be if another company with a nearly identical name as yours opened for business down the street. It’s a potential disaster that could and should be avoided.
A basic tenet of branding is the importance of crafting a name that sets you apart. Ideally, this is a unique identity that instantly gives your customers a feeling about your brand and clearly identifies your business as the source of certain goods or services. No matter where you are in the branding process, it’s important to ask: how protectable is your brand name?
What’s in a Brand Name?
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