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Ok so after editing my post several times I have concluded that there is either a trick to posting links and images or you still have to rank up to do so.
Go to "Insert Media" and it's pretty self-explanatory from there. You need to be in "Advanced Reply" mode, though.
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This is what I did for my entire first week of college and I got graded for it.
P.S. Thanks for the help Stafe. I knew you didn't hate me that much.
one of my random pics of life
woops but i did ha ha
Jesse, the edit button is your friend. Triple posting shouldn't be.
Anyways, heres some more pictures from halloween from after I took my robot costume off. I kept the skate covers and my arms on and with my bright red hair I looked like I was in costume so it was alright.
We stopped here for a second to give Harry Slaughter some tips on going up the hill that lies ahead that you can see a little bit of(and yes, we do all have ridiculous names)
At the very end we all posed like goobers. It was probably the most fun I've had on halloween in a long long time
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This is me and a bunch of friends at my halloween party, i am the gothic one with the teeth. I just kind of threw my costume together, but it came out really well!
this is a old cosplay pic
and this is a signed sonic drawing by one of the archie comic artist
I'm a Legendary GI member.
For those who don't know, this is one of the Crown Fountains at Millennium Park in Chicago. It displays faces of residents of Chicago, then after about 5 minutes, the face closes its eyes and spits water down to the people below.My face wasn't actually on there, but I wish... I used Photoshop for this.
@Orpheus: Nice pic, should have went for a blue icey for color contrast though. j/k
@Flaming: One thing I have to say.... J-E-T-S JETS! JETS! JETS!!!!!
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Rogue fishing skipper faked own death
Jail for author of premature obituary
A fishing skipper who attempted to avoid questioning by the Marine and Fisheries Agency (MFA) by pretending he was dead and submitting his own obituary to a trade newspaper was yesterday sentenced to six-and-a-half years' jail.
Derek Atkins, 56, of Portsmouth, was under investigation by the MFA for various offences, including 20 counts of "failing to submit proper landing log book declarations for the British registered fishing vessel Zuiderzee which he skippered in 2007 and a further charge of failure to notify a landing of scallops at Shoreham, Sussex".
He was also under scrutiny by The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), which reported him for "obtaining five Certificates of Competency by deception and sailing as an unqualified person under Section 52 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995".
When the MFA "invited" Atkins for interview, it learned he'd sadly popped his clogs. The 22 June 2007 issue of Fishing News carried the following obituary: "He was totally dedicated to his career and had little time for officials, MPs or political parties who he believed were mostly a waste of time, money and effort.
"He firmly believed that between them DEFRA, the MCA and the government's rules simply want to stop the British fisherman earning an honest living and have the British fleet scrapped to enable foreigners to take whatever they want from British waters.
"After all, he would say, they have had everything else so they may as well have our fishing industry too. People found him to be a gentleman at sea with a great sense of humour who would always help anyone. He was a quiet family man and will be deeply missed by his family and friends."
An MFA fisheries inspector was suspcious, and contacted the police. A subsequent investigation revealed Atkins' offences were not restricted to the maritime.
At a 12 December 2008 court hearing, Atkins pleaded guilty to a string of charges, including perverting the course of justice, deception and fraud, and "failing to alert the authorities of change of name while on the sex offenders' register".
In sentencing Atkins yesterday, the judge said: "I'm satisfied that you are a lying, cunning and calculating fraudster who has exploited friends and acquaintances for many years. In addition you are a determined identity fraudster who used a false name to earn income as an unqualified skipper, who with some limited experience endangered not just yourself and the vessel but the crew and other vessels. It is obvious that was an act that needs to be taken seriously."
An MFA spokesman said: "This was a case of the enforcement agencies working together in what turned out to be a very serious matter that went way beyond fishing offences. Atkins had complete disregard for fishing rules designed to safeguard fish stocks and ultimately fishermen's jobs - but considering the serious nature of the other offences it's not difficult to work out why."
Captain Andrew Phillips of the MCA's Enforcement Unit said: "Mr Atkins had absolutely no qualifications whatsoever to sail as a skipper of a UK fishing vessel. In doing so he put at risk fishermen, his vessel and the integrity of the environment. He also put at risk insurance cover for any vessel he worked on." ®
Fishing News published the obituary "in good faith", the MCA notes.
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(Reuters) - Unbeaten La Liga leaders Barcelona continued their record-breaking start to the season when Lionel Messi struck his 91st goal of 2012 in a 3-1 win at Real Valladolid on Saturday.
The victory at Valladolid's Jose Zorrilla stadium was Barca's 16th in 17 league matches this term and restored their nine-point advantage over second-placed Atletico Madrid, who won 1-0 at home to Celta Vigo on Friday.
Barca have a La Liga record 49 points for this stage of a campaign and are 16 ahead of champions and arch rivals Real Madrid who are third ahead of their game at fourth-placed Malaga later on Saturday.
Valladolid kept a dominant Barca at bay until two minutes before halftime when Messi, who earlier shook the frame of the goal with a free kick, played Jordi Alba through on the left and Xavi turned his low cross into the net.
Messi uncharacteristically fluffed a simple chance early in the second half but the Argentine World Player of the Year doubled Barca's lead in the 59th minute with a trademark run and finish.
Xavi's clever back heel set the Argentine on his way and Messi dinked the ball between a defender's legs before firing a low shot into the far corner.
It was his 26th La Liga goal of the campaign and his 91st of 2012, extending the calendar year record he broke earlier this month when he overhauled Gerd Mueller's 40-year-old mark of 85.
Javi Guerra pulled a goal back for Valladolid in the 89th minute before Cristian Tello added a third for Barca in added time moments after coming off the bench.
The Catalan club were without coach Tito Vilanova, who had surgery on his saliva glands on Thursday and was released from hospital only hours before Saturday's game.
Assistant coach Jordi Roura has taken charge on a temporary basis until Vilanova is well enough to return. (Reporting by Iain Rogers, editing by Ken Ferris)


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Columnist Sid Salter told it like it is or like it is as he sees it as the speaker at the EMBDC Business Before Hours breakfast Tuesday. As usual, Salter pulled no punches.
"The way this session wrapped up was certainly a political solution, not a solution of fiscal responsibility," said Salter. "That sets up a critical situation in Nov., Dec., and Jan. to come because regardless of whom we choose to be our next governor that governor and the new Mississippi legislature will confront a financial disaster in the neighborhood of 650, could be as high as $700 million."
Then he discussed the race for governor between Ronnie Musgrove and Haley Barbour.
"So I think it will be a very tight race," Salter said. "I think because of the old James Carville observation of it's the economy, stupid, I think right now I'd have to give the nod, if I was forced to call the outcome of the race, I think that Barbour would have a slight edge."
He turned to the Lt. Governor's contest between Democrats Barbara Blackmon or Jim Roberts against Republican Amy Tuck.
"Barbara Blackmon will be an attractive candidate but I think that unfortunately Mississippi will vote that race based on race and so you will see, you'll see a November showdown between Roberts and Tuck and I think that will be a barn-burner," said Salter.
He gave the edge to Tuck. The powerful post of speaker of the house will go to Billy McCoy, Salter predicted. The governor gets a nice house, he said, but in the Mississippi legislature business is done with the speaker and Lt. Governor.


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Aug. 14 issue editorial on Pope Benedict hearing confessions at World Youth Day 2011.
If you were chosen to have Pope Benedict XVI as your confessor during World Youth Day, how would you prepare?Benedict will become the first Pope to hear confessions at the triennial gathering of young people from around the world. This year's celebration, in Madrid, Spain, is dedicated to Blessed Pope John Paul II, who began the tradition of World Youth Day in 1985. The Polish pontiff, who was beatified this spring, has been called the "Great Mercy Pope" for his promotion of the Divine Mercy devotion. Reconciliation is the sacrament of God's great mercy. Blessed John Paul for many years heard confessions in St. Peter's Basilica during Holy Week. He was said to have frequented the sacrament himself on a weekly basis.So, how would you prepare to go to confession with a pope? Would you hold back certain information so as not to offend him? Try to think of the least embarrassing way to report something?Whether it is the Pope or your parish priest, it is Christ you approach. Every confession should be made as if it were your last. In preparing for confession, we need to be brutally honest with God — and with ourselves — about ourselves. The first step is to recognize that we've done wrong and that we've failed to live up to the Gospel in our lives. And then we need to express sorrow. But sorrow is not simply a feeling; it's a decision to fix what is wrong. If we should make reparation for damages done, we look for ways to do so; if we need to make a firm resolution not to repeat our sinful patterns of behavior, we make that resolution and strive, with the help of God's grace, to act differently next time.In an address to the Apostolic Penitentiary earlier this year, Pope Benedict spoke of the "pedagogical value" of the examination of conscience. "It teaches us how to look squarely at our life, to compare it with the truth of the Gospel and to evaluate it with parameters that are not only human but are also borrowed from divine Revelation," he said. "Comparison with the commandments, with the beatitudes and, especially, with the precept of love, constitutes the first great 'school of penance.'" The absolution dispensed by the priest, whether he is the Pope, a bishop or an ordinary pastor, is a gift of God. But it's up to us to receive it. Those who prepare well for confession, who go to the sacrament with a humble and contrite heart, will be forgiven. And grow in grace.The Holy Father is setting a great example for the young people streaming into Madrid this month. Let us, young and not so young, be moved by that example.


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Hitachi Data Systems on Wednesday said it has acquired BlueArc after a five-year OEM relationship under which HDS sold BlueArc's high-performance NAS technology as a file-based data gateway to its block-based SAN arrays.
For HDS, which has also owned a minority stake in BlueArc for five years, the integration of BlueArc is expected to be smooth, said Randy DeMont, executive vice president and general manager for global sales, services, and support at HDS.
"We believe that, with the acquisition, we can get off to a blazing start," DeMont said. "There's no overlap in our business. We still have a little bit of additional training to do. But we're ready to build on what we've done so far."
Linda Xu, senior director of file, content, and cloud product marketing for HDS, said that BlueArc has been serving as a NAS gateway for HDS's SAN products, and that it supports both the Hitachi AMS SAN arrays and the Hitachi VSP virtualization appliance which creates a pool of storage from multiple vendors arrays connected on the back end.
HDS has already integrated BlueArc into its Hitachi Command Suite of storage management software to allow a global view of both block and file storage, and plans to do more integration of BlueArc's technology across HDS's entire file and content portfolio of products, Xu said.
The acquisition comes at a time when unstructured data, which is more likely to be stored on a NAS infrastructure than on a SAN, is growing by up to five times the overall data growth rate, DeMont said. "And our customers have asked us for the technology they need for this part of the market," he said.
Joe Kadlec, vice president and senior partner of Consiliant Technologies, an Irvine, Calif.-based partner of the two companies, said his company has also seen strong growth in unstructured data.
"Hitachi traditionally has been a block-level storage company," Kadlec said. "But when we look at the data out there, we see a lot of video and other file-based data. So Hitachi can look at BlueArc as a front end to their own technology. And, BlueArc as a high-performance gateway to virtualized storage environments via the Hitachi VSP is very nice."
Solution providers who work with both the HDS and BlueArc technologies said they are not surprised to learn of the acquisition, and that HDS's decision to finally tie the knot with BlueArc is good for channel partners.
"BlueArc makes a great product," Kadlec said. "There's a lot of synergy between the two. It's great stuff."
Greg Knieriemen, vice president of marketing at Chi, a Cleveland, Ohio-based solution provider and partner to both vendors, said the acquisition was not unexpected.
"What surprised me was how long it took," Knieriemen said. "This is a bold move for Hitachi. They don't make a lot of acquisitions."
HDS positioned BlueArc into the enterprise even though the BlueArc technology scales well into the midrange market as well, Knieriemen said.
"We've also positioned it into the enterprise because it was always a part of an HDS solution," he said. "I'm excited. The acquisition will push HDS more into the midmarket storage business. And HDS has been touting the infrastructure cloud. This acquisition solidifies that message."
The acquisition means that HDS is chasing rivals such as Hewlett-Packard, EMC, IBM, and Dell on converged unified storage, Knieriemen said.
"As a channel partner, this is huge for us. HDS had a reseller agreement with BlueArc. But BlueArc always seemed to be an add-on, not strategic. But now the messaging from Hitachi becomes a lot easier."
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Gifts are by definition optional. However, the giving or not giving of a gift sends a message. I think this couple was sent some pretty hurtful messages from their friends and family who did not give them a card at the least.
There is no such thing as an invoice for a wedding present. Neither a wedding invitation nor a formal announcement constitutes that. You give a wedding present because you want to indicate symbolically that you care about the couple.Yes, there is a catch. That is that you should not be attending a wedding if you do not care about the couple (either truly, or because they are relatives and you are supposed to care), and therefore wedding guests give wedding presents. If you decline the invitation, or if you are not invited but receive an announcement, all that is required is that you send the couple good wishes.
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I am not sure of the exact etiquette stance on this. For myself I would never dream of attending a wedding without a wedding gift having been sent to the bride's home in advance of the ceremony. I would never, EVER take the present to the wedding itself, that presents a whole security and transportation hassle for the HC/their families.
I think the etiquette is that if you give a gift at the shower, you aren't obligated to give a second one at the wedding... is that right?
Multiple showers are warranted only when the bride or the couple has more than one distinct set of intimate friends. They should not be catch-all occasions, and nobody should be expected to attend more than one. Anyway, shower presents should be charming but trivial, and not comparable to wedding presents.
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Well, apparently the link DJ Nitrous 427 posted to the thread on Term Pro I had (http://audioforum.termpro.com/cgi-bi...;f=40;t=023363) is no longer available.
I have created a new thread here. Hopefully it does not get deleted. http://audioforum.termpro.com/cgi-bi.../38/28467.html
I don't see why the other one got deleted in the first place, just doesn't make sense to me.


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County Seeks To Fill Positions
The Barnes County Commission began forming a hiring committee that will review the applications for the vacant seat of county auditor and has set an Oct. 15 deadline for applicants to serve as the fifth member of the Barnes County Water Resource District Board.
County State's Attorney Lee Grossman said at Tuesday's commission meeting, he has received eight applications for the auditor position.
Grossman, a committee member, will join County Commissioners Eldred Knutson and committee chairman Phil Leitner in weeding through the potential auditors and recommending a few candidates to the full commission. County Tax Director Betty Koslovski was also named as a possible committee member.
Commissioner Leitner also serves as the County Auditor's Office portfolio holder, and said the committee will review applications prior to the commission's next meeting on Oct. 16.
"The committee will meet and look over the applications and decide the next steps," Leitner said. "Maybe not have firm timeline, but we'll have a general timeline and go from there. We'll report on the 16th and let you know where we're at."
For the water board, only Ken Evenson has officially thrown his hat in the ring to be added to the board by the county commission. Evenson is a former Valley City City Commissioner seeking to replace former water board member Duane Lettenmaier. Lettenmaier was removed from the board by the commission for using water board funds for a project that benefited him as a private land owner.
Commissioner Rodger Berntson said the commission should have put a deadline on the application period earlier.
"We just opened up for applicants without any date, which I feel was a mistake," Berntson said. "No disrespect to Ken, but just because he's the first one to apply I don't think we can say 'fine, we got one.'"
The water board usually meets on the second Monday of the month, but will not meet for October due to harvest season.
The commission will appoint the new board member on Oct. 16 at the same meeting the auditor committee will give its report.
Former County Auditor Ed McGough sent a letter of resignation in July and served his last formal day in office on Aug. 8, although he has helped out the office on a few occasions. After 26 years as auditor, McGough told the Times-Record health problems were keeping him from fulfilling the duties of the office.
County auditor is an elected position, but the commission felt there was not enough time for candidates to get enough signatures to get on the ballot. Grossman said the position was clearly advertised as a two-year position with the possibility of re-election.
Commissioner Cindy Schwehr said the county auditor is the "go-to person" for the county.
"Yes, we work with the auditor, but some of our department heads work with him every single day," Schwehr said. "It's an important office here. They're all important, but that seems to be the one that the public goes to the most. It's kind of the hub for the county."


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Hi. I recently got a tamagotchi P's along with a Sanrio pierce, and When my tama evolved, (was a male) it evolved to Mugomogutchi. I went to Puroland, to change the outfit, and it said something (I can't read Japanese) and went back to the Home screen. Can anybody help what is the reason for this? Also, what are Gotchi points...? o_o :P
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It did this because Mogumogutchi cannot change with the Sanrio pierce. Only certain characters can change on each pierce. Gotchi Points are earned by playing mini-games and you use them to buy items, clothes, etc.


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In A Journey to the Center of the Earth , what did they find?
Jules Verne published A Journey to the Center of the Earth in 1864 with very little idea of what was below the surface. Unfortunately, there are no volcanic tubes in which to travel deep within the planet, as Verne had imagined. But scientists have learned a lot about Earth's interior using seismic waves, rocks, and calculations of Earth's density and magnetism.
Other Clues about Earth's Interior
- Earth's overall density is higher than the density of crustal rocks, so the core must be made of something dense, like metal.
- Since Earth has a magnetic field, there must be metal within the planet. Iron and nickel are both magnetic.
- Meteorites are the remains of the material that formed the early solar system and are thought to be similar to material in Earth's interior ( Figure below ).
This meteorite contains silica minerals and iron-nickel. The material is like the boundary between Earth's core and mantle. The meteorite is 4.2 billion years old.
- Earth's density indicates that it must contain a significant amount of metal.
- Since Earth has a magnetic field, there must be metal inside.
- Meteorites formed elsewhere in the solar system but by similar processes indicate something about Earth's interior.
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3. What did he discover about the core?
4. What did Inge Lehmann discover?
5. What is the structure of the inner core?
6. What is the function of the outer core?
1. Scientists know that Earth's interior contains metal, but how do they know it's in the core?
2. How does the meteorite in the photo above give clues as to what is found in Earth's interior?
3. If a planet in our solar system has a magnetic field, what do we know about it?


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Quarterly 13F filings from hedge funds and other major investors can be quite useful to the broader investment community. One way we use these filings is we develop trading strategies by pooling our entire database of filings; for example, our list of the most popular small cap stocks among hedge funds, published in our newsletter, beat the S&P 500 index by 18 percentage points between September and January (read more about our hedge fund strategies).
Kevin Kenny's Emerging Sovereign Group was seeded by one of the biggest names in investing: legend Julian Robertson's Tiger Management- after Kenny had spent several years at Morgan Stanley. The fund is now majority owned by the Carlyle Group after a 2011 investment. We have gone through its 13F for the end of December 2012, which we can more or less think of as what Kenny and his team liked entering 2013; using these names as free recommendations to be researched further is another way to make use of 13Fs. Read on for our quick take on five of the fund's largest holdings and compare them to previous filings.
Emerging Sovereign's top pick was Mondelez International MDLZ, -0.78% a global packaged food company which markets many of the Kraft brands following the breakup of that company. Mondelez is valued at 18 times consensus earnings for 2013. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reported a position of over 30 million shares at the end of September (see Buffett's favorite stocks). Many other food companies are trading at close to 20 times expected earnings, and so it may be worth comparing Mondelez to its peers, but that valuation still seems high at least on a first pass.
The fund owned 1.2 million shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions CTSH, -0.12% a $24 billion market cap IT consulting and services company. This was down somewhat from three months earlier, when Cognizant was Kenny's largest single-stock position by market value. In the third quarter of 2012, Cognizant reported close to 20% increases in both revenue and earnings. The stock is priced for continuing growth at a trailing P/E of 24. Billionaire Stephen Mandel's Lone Pine Capital increased its own stake by 25% in the third quarter to a total of almost 11 million shares (find Mandel's favorite stocks).
Priceline US:PCLN was another of Emerging Sovereign's favorite stocks with the fund owning about 130,000 shares at the start of the year. Priceline is another large-cap growth stock; the trailing and 2013 P/E multiples are 26 and 19, respectively but growth on both top and bottom lines has been very strong. Priceline hopes to continue its growth in the travel website space through its acquisition of Kayak Software KYAK, +0.00% though there have been some concerns about the premium it is paying. Priceline made our list of the most popular services stocks among hedge funds in Q3.
The second most popular stock of all at the same point, Google GOOG, +1.24% was also present in Kenny's portfolio as Emerging Sovereign increased the size of its position from about 90,000 shares to about 110,000 during the fourth quarter of 2012. Check out the full top 10 list. Google actually reported earnings growth last quarter versus a year earlier, as improved results in the search business overcame the hit to net income from the addition of Motorola Mobility Holdings. The forward P/E, based on expected results for 2014, is only 14 and so Google may be worth a look.
Emerging Sovereign also liked Mead Johnson Nutrition US:MJN initiating a position of 1.1 million shares in the food company best known for its infant and children's food products. Earnings multiples are high here as well- for example, the stock trades at 26 times trailing earnings- but Mead Johnson Nutrition has been recording high earnings growth recently. Billionaire Ken Griffin's Citadel Investment Group sold shares of the company during the third quarter of 2012 but still closed September with a little over 1 million shares in its portfolio (research more stocks Citadel owned).
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Life at the Library will be back to normal for a while now that our Summer Reading Program has ended. We had such a wonderful time with all the kids and parents that came out each week and brightened our days with their smiles and laughter. I am still reeling over the immense success we had this year, especially given that I came to the Library so late in the planning process. Already we are eager for next year and hope you will all return for adventures in science.
We still have a lot planned for the remainder of the summer. On July 13 we will be celebrating all things Hello Kitty, with stories, giveaways and a coloring contest. The contest will be judged by age group, and winners in each will receive a gift basket full of goodies. We will also have a winner for the most creative coloring entry. Age groups will be 3-4, 5-7 and 8-10.
Your official coloring template may be picked up at the library or you can color the one provided in this week's Elk Valley Times. We will also have a drawing for a grand prize giant basket full of Hello Kitty goodies. You must, however, be present for the grand prize drawing. Festivities begin at 10 a.m., and Hello Kitty fans of all ages are welcome to attend.
If you have visited the library in the past week, you have undoubtedly noticed our mess in the front area. Unfortunately, it is an inconvenience to our patrons that could no longer be avoided. For quite a while we have suffered through some pretty serious plumbing and sewer issues, but with the current work in progress, those problems will now be a thing of the past. We apologize for any hassles you may have encountered while approaching the front doors, but know that we are thinking of the library's best interests in the long term and it will be over very soon.
I would like to thank everyone that came out to the Friends' latest book sale and helped to make it a wonderful success. The next sale will not be held until September. We would also like to thank the Friends of the Library for their very generous recent donation. These funds will be used to build a permanent outdoor sign for the library as well as initiate our own e-Book collection through READS.
If you have not been to the library in a while, I would like to invite you back. You will likely be surprised at all the recent changes we have made with new displays, many new books and updated juvenile section and a brand new young adult section among other things. We also have a website in the works that should be rolling out to the public very soon. So come on by – we'd love to see you at the library!


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Is it really too much to ask for those who receive taxpayer money in the form of welfare/unemployment benefits in Texas to stay off drugs?
It doesn't seem a requirement to pass a drug test would be that much of a burden upon the needy in Texas, and would even aid individuals in not only getting on their feet, but also improve their health.
Championing a bill pre-filed this week by state Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst expressed their support of S.B. 11 - legislation stating those who want money from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families must say no to drugs by saying yes to a drug test.
The positives: More employers are requiring drug testing before hiring. So if you're going to get a job, being drug-free is becoming a prerequisite.
According to the bill, a second drug test is required for confirmation.
Also, the state "shall ... pay the cost of any controlled substance use screening assessment or drug test administered under this section out of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant funds."
Applicants failing a drug test would not be eligible for state assistance for one year, that is unless they enter a rehab program.
Oh, and there's the matter of fairness to taxpayers, who would know their hard-earned money is not going to pay for someone's drug addiction.
Predictably, those opposing the bill - primarily the American Civil Liberties Union - described the legislation as "punishing innocent children for their parents' conduct."
As if children who have a parent using and or abusing drugs - and unable or unwilling to provide for that child - are not being punished already by the secondary effects of drug use.
The bill is a long way from becoming law, but the fairness, incentive and health aspects of this legislation make it promising not only for the needy, but taxpayers.


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Company Name: CertiVox
The Lowdown: CertiVox, which opened its doors in San Francisco and the U.K. in 2009, is taking key management to the cloud. The company bills itself as the first IaaS company to provide on-demand encryption key generation, management and distribution for the cloud. CertiVox says its key distribution technology takes away the complexity and security issues associated with encryption key management. Its technology is in use in a host of different verticals for secure e-mail and transferred files, and is designed to prevent data leaks, implement digital rights management and gain audit controls over secure information exchanges. Recently CertiVox raised more than $1.4 million in Series A funding from Pentech Ventures and Octopus Investments -- funds to be used to develop and bring to market its key management IaaS.


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Libertyville's girls basketball team netted its first win of the season and first for first-year coach Greg Pedersen on Saturday.
Dana Kym scored 12 points and Haley Hoesksel added 10, as the Wildcats defeated Westinghouse 46-34 in the final-day action of the Buffalo Grove tournament.
Libertyville improved to 1-5.
"Our kids worked hard for this win," Pedersen said. "This was a tough tournament, but we'll be better for having been here later when it really counts."
Libertyville limited Westinghouse to 1 field goal in the second quarter to take a 15-8 lead into halftime. The Wildcats received 6 points apiece from Olivia Mayer, Melissa Neutz and Becky Deichl.
Fenwick 90, Antioch 48: The Sequoits saw their three-game winning streak snapped, as they fell behind 30-6 after one quarter and trailed 56-21 at halftime.
Antioch (4-2) was led by Paige Gallimore's 8 points. Megan Borries, who had a career-high 29 points and career-high seven 3-pointers in Friday's win over Taft, was held to 5 points and one 3.
Barrington 38, Grayslake Central 27: At Buffalo Grove, the Rams dropped their tournament finale, despite Maddy Miller's 10 points.
Lauren Spalding (two 3-pointers) and Morgan Dahlstrom scored 8 points apiece for Grayslake Central (3-2, 3-2).


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A Towradgi man held his partner in her bedroom for two days, only providing food and water if she "behaved", as he waved a crucifix over her body and mumbled religious words, a court has heard.
Rodney Sean Phillips, 38, is accused of telling his girlfriend he was going to "dry her out" and would reward her with cigarettes and drinks if she complied but warned her not to try to escape.
The terrified woman was held in the room for hours last week, and could go to the toilet only if Phillips supervised her, Wollongong Local Court heard yesterday.
Fearing she would be seriously harmed, the woman allegedly took extreme action, striking herself in the head, in the hope Phillips would release her for medical treatment.
He was allegedly unfazed by her injuries and continued to run a silver crucifix across her body, mumbling religious phrases.
The bizarre incident allegedly started on January 10 when Phillips started rambling to the woman.
The next morning, the woman woke to find Phillips singing religious songs and praying to a picture of Jesus, the court heard.
Police claim he then told the woman he was going to spend the next three days "drying her out" and closed the bedroom door.
The woman tried to escape, wrestling with him, but Phillips allegedly ordered her to remove her clothes, warning her not to escape.
Phillips allegedly told her she would be released in three days but if she failed to follow his orders, it could be several weeks.
The next morning, Phillips went to the shops and the woman managed to escape, running to a neighbour who alerted police.
Phillips was arrested and charged with taking and detaining a person to obtain an advantage and breaching bail.
Police prosecutor Robert Casey yesterday opposed Phillips' bail application, noting it was a serious set of allegations, which were said to have occurred over several days.
Defence solicitor Justine Hall said Phillips had a long history of mental health issues and had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
She said he had recently stayed in Shellharbour Hospital's mental health unit but could not recall the visit.
Ms Hall said Phillips wished to return to the care of his psychologist and was extremely concerned as he had not received any medication in custody.
The court was told Phillips could live in a men's shelter, report daily to police and comply with a curfew.
Magistrate Michael Stoddart refused bail and adjourned the matter to February 27.


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To the editor:
The League of Women Voters has long fought for improving the quality of the environment in Lee County. The mid-1990s were an exciting time here, for the environmental community came together to work toward the formulation, implementation and passage of Conservation 2020, which was designed to add public lands from willing sellers which would be there forever to enhance the quality of life. Our theme was "Do Not East Coast the West Coast."
We were delighted when it was decided that a referendum would be held, and many of us went to work to persuade voters to support it, even though they would be choosing to pay taxes to purchase public lands. Many of us believe to this day that County Commissioners were reluctant and would not have approved Conservation 2020 had the voters not accepted the idea, even though the vote was not binding.
Now, we are shocked and outraged that the County Commission apparently sees nothing wrong with raiding future Conservation 2020 funds to make up for a shortfall in the county budget. People were persuaded to vote for the program with the understanding that those taxes were earmarked and would be forever inviolate. At least two of the current County Commissioners have stated publicly that a new referendum should take place as quickly as possible, probably in 2014.
We maintain that Lee County voters are bright people with long memories. How can anybody believe that thoughtful, observant voters will vote 'yes' on a renewal of Conservation 2020 when the County Commissioners have declared publicly that they are willing to raid those funds anytime they have a budget shortfall?
Keep the Integrity of Conservation 2020 and do not circumvent the voters' voice!
Clara Anne Graham, President
Laura Miller, Environmental Director
League of Women Voters of Lee County
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Name: Joe
Age: 25
Occupation: Real Estate Developer
College: Arizona State University
Hometown: Elmwood Park, IL
Which of Lisa's qualities do you like best?
Family oriented and sincere about being married forever.
Why do you think you were selected to be in the Top Ten?
Because I am genuine and sincere!
What three adjectives best describe you?
Passionate, outgoing, wholehearted
What is your best pick-up line?
It varies depending on the circumstances in which we first meet!
What prop, if any, did you bring with you to the auditions?
My family, my best friend!
What scares you the most about women?
Opening myself up to being vulnerable
How long was the longest romantic relationship you've been in?
A little over two years
What's your favorite romantic movie?
Which celebrity most closely resembles you?
Jon Favreau
Who is your role model, and why?
Arnold Schwarzenegger. Although he is constantly lauded for Terminator and bodybuilding, he is actually successful in every other facet of life, from business, politics, Hollywood, and most importantly, family!
Describe your perfect relationship.
The relationship where when other people look at us, they say, "God, that is the relationship I want." A relationship that will never let the passion die. To never stop working at the relationship.
Describe your ideal date.
A well-rounded girl that can have fun at either a dinner, a movie, dancing, or can enjoy anything we choose to do. Someone who can just enjoy being with me.


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DENVER (AP) -- A settlement between a deaf man and the Englewood Police Department requires the department to provide sign-language interpreters to deaf people who are arrested, questioned or detained.
The agreement announced Friday resulted from a federal lawsuit filed by William Lawrence and the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition. The suit claims that in August 2011, Lawrence was arrested on a warrant from Jefferson County, and Englewood police didn't provide him with a sign-language interpreter during questioning. He also was handcuffed.
Kevin Williams, the coalition's legal director, tells The Denver Post (http://bit.ly/13NLzCK) Lawrence wasn't resisting police, and "to not provide him a way to communicate violates the basic principle of personal liberty."
Police, who denied wrongdoing in the settlement, communicated through notes and through Lawrence's hearing roommate. But the coalition says that was inadequate.


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Juanita Griffin
Juanita GriffinNovember 4, 1920 ~ March 28, 2012Juanita Griffin, 91, of Hilltop Lakes, passed away surrounded by loved ones Wednesday, March 28, at the St. Joseph Regional Health Center. Memorial services will be held Sunday, April 1, in the Hilltop Lakes Chapel at 3:00 pm. Juanita will be laid to rest in Westlawn Memorial Park near Borger, TX. Services have been entrusted to Cozart Funeral Home, please sign our electronic register book at www.cozartfuneralhome.com. Juanita Jewel Davenport was born November 4, 1920 in Sapula, OK. Juanita later married Al Sprague and had two loving children. She was a member of the Eastern Star and was in many Bridge groups. Juanita loved her family and her extended family she acquired when she married M. E. Griffin. She also loved to golf and plant flowers. She was also a member of the T 38 Aviation club. Juanita was preceded in death by both of her parents Joe and Christine Davenport; and her daughter Nita Carlton. She is survived by her husband, M.E. Griffin; a son Nelson Sprague and wife Barbara of Matthews, NC; a step-daughter Loretta Hazzard and husband Gerald of Houston; and five grandchildren Kelly, Jay, Staci, Leah, and Melissa; and 11 great grandchildren.


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The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission honored the town's Shining Stars during its recent Celestial Celebration banquet at Victoria in the Park. Here's a closer look at some of the award winners based on speeches given at the gala:
• Toast of the Town: This year it was given to a group that works together for the community, the Mount Prospect Community Emergency Response or Preparedness Team or CERT. The group was founded in 2004 and currently is 30-plus community members strong.
CERT members are prepared to help neighbors during disasters, storms, fires, floods, monthly training sessions and public education in emergency preparedness. This year it is anticipated they will volunteer 1,500 hours to the village, including at 4th of July events for the police department, maintaining the information boxes located around town, at the fire department open house and at the family bike ride.
It takes a team of volunteers to run the organization. Team Leaders are Eric Hoeppner, Keith Galle, Mike Nagle, Glenn Sutton and committee members Barbara VanArsdale and Mary Jane Matecki. CERT's numbers have increased over the years in large part to Jim Miller, their coordinator, who is dedicated to their training and education and who stated "that it is truly an honor and privilege to work for them."
• Hometown Award: Winner Joe Pentz owns and operates Formula Automotive and Marathon Service Station. In addition to running a first-rate repair shop, he goes out of his way for everyone who comes into the shop. He is gracious, fair and honest, keeps cars running. He's been known to tell customers, "Your brakes are still good; you don't need to change them."
Joe has also been known to leave his car at a customer's residence and drive their car in to the shop for service. One customer said that "because of his genuine personality, I consider him a friend." Joe will go out and pump gas for the elderly or handicapped customers.
To quote one of the nominators, "His shop has the combination of the warmth of a country diner, the laughter of an Irish pub and the healing of a confessional."
• Living Legend: The Farley family moved to Mount Prospect in 1973 and not long after Gerald "Skip" began a service career that spanned several decades.
In 1978-1979, Farley served on the Mount Prospect Plan Commission but left that position to fill an unexpired vacant seat on the village board, where he served until 1989, when he was elected mayor 2001, "Skip" was elected to his final term as mayor.
Farley was a member of the Northwest Municipal Conference serving as president and on many committees. He also served on the Legislative Committee of the Illinois Municipal League and was a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Many festivals and activities had their start under his auspice, including the Sister City Commission and the Special Events Commission, which is host to the Celestial Celebration and was created after a successful yearlong celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Village of Mount Prospect.
• Unsung Hero: Clare Toffenetti and Mary Welk have donated countless hours of time and energy to the Mount Prospect Emergency Food Pantry. They sort the donated products, check for expired and opened goods, organize the pantry and rotate older product so they are used in a timely fashion.
They pack bags for 10 to 12 families each week, which has been calculated to be approximately 3,000 bags per year, not counting the Holiday Food programs.
Volunteer's Volunteer Award: Those that have benefited from Paula St. Louis and Tom Shute's efforts include St. Raymond School and Parish, St. Mark, Westbrook School and the Girl and Boy Scouts.
Most recently Paula co-created a walk-a-thon for Westbrook School with a goal of $9,000. The event raised $17,000. Tom coached basketball for a group of kindergarten boys; this year will be his last with them as they're graduating from eighth grade.
Together Paula and Tom led a teen group -- Branches -- at St. Raymond from 2002 to 2006. They have stayed in touch with their group, attending graduations, weddings and a funeral.
At St. Raymond, both are lectors and Eucharistic ministers. Paula has mentored third-graders working on Scoop's -- the St. Raymond School Newspaper. To quote a nomination, "They do all this, while also raising two great kids, for whom they provide a wonderful example every day."
• Champion for Youth: John Camardella is someone who cares about the development of young people. His message is compete as hard as you can, but be respectful of your teammates, coaches, officials and opponents. He teaches by example and provides a safe and comfortable atmosphere.
A social science teacher at Prospect High School for more than 10 years, Camardella convinced administrators to allow him to teach world religions, a class that has a waiting list every year. Camardella earned a degree in religion, has two master's degrees, has coached freshman volleyball and varsity men's basketball, and started Ultimate Frisbee Club.
Camardella lost his father at the age of 18, which may be why he is such a wonderful role model and father figure to his "own" students. John visits each basketball player's home to get to know both the players and their families better and asks what he can do to make their son's experience more valuable. A former student said "John is someone who is able to actively change a young and growing mind for the better."
• Stand and Deliver Award: The award is to recognize an individual in a higher position who leads by example. This year that person is Keir Rogers, principal at River Trails Middle School.
Rogers has reshaped every aspect of the school. His motto is "respect, respect, respect." Rogers was described in the nomination as "a tall man with a calming presence." He brings a balance of professionalism, leadership and a general caring for all individuals.
One of the programs he has brought into the school is the ROC system, which stands for Recognition of Outstanding Character. He is a "leader with a heart."
As a young man who did not have a strong family background, Rogers counted on the support of strangers to guide him. Because of the support of others through elementary and high school, he received a scholarship. He said if not for the scholarship he would have stayed back home in Indiana, working in a steel mill and would have missed the opportunity to guide all those bright-eyed children for the last 15 years.
The other Shining Star award winners were:
• Good, Better, Best Neighbor Award: Ken Gordon
• Rising Star Award: Alexandra Wilson
• There Ought To Be More Like You Award: Jeff Prostko
• The Star Spangled Award: Jerry Clauser
• Best Business Award: Susan Dozier, American Chartered Bank


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On September 27th the KLRU Studio was transformed into a 1920's speakeasy in celebration of Ken Burn's documentary film series Prohibition. Guests were treated to libations by Paula's Texas Spirits and Tipsy Texan, bites by Zed's and Dagar's Catering and music by White Ghost Shivers. There was also a sneak preview of the new documentary series.
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3 tablespoons butter
1 bag (10 ounces) marshmallows (or 4 cups mini marshmallows)
6 cups crispy rice cereal
1 package (15.35 ounces) orange cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos)
Assorted orange and black sprinkles and Halloween candy
Spray or butter 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
Coarsely chop 15 cookies and combine with cereal in large bowl. Set aside.
Place remaining cookies in food processor; pulse to finely chop. Pour into a bowl and tightly cover; set aside for decoration.
In large saucepan, melt butter. Add marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted. Remove from heat and quickly stir in cereal/cookie mixture; continue stirring until well combined.
Spoon into prepared pan and smooth top with buttered spatula. Cool completely in pan.
Cut into bars and decorate top with Halloween sprinkles. Spread cookie crumbs on platter. Place bars on crumbs and arrange decorations in dirt around bars. Decorate with additional candy as desired.
Serves 20.
Baker's hints: Go to the dark side by substituting chocolate-flavored crispy cereal and decorate with dark chocolate. Infuse flavor by adding 1½ teaspoons orange or vanilla extract to the marshmallow mixture.
Nutrition values per serving (without decorations): 143 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated), 26 g carbohydrates, trace amount fiber, 1 g protein, 5 mg cholesterol, 182 mg sodium.


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Jeffrey Simon, an Eagle Scout from Chicago, Illinois who happens to be openly gay is producing a new web-based video series called Camp Abercorn which he hopes will bring a new light to the BSA's stance on not allowing gay adult leaders.
Park City, Utah, United States / January 18th, 2014 / Jeffrey proudly served the BSA for 16 years, earned the rank of Eagle Scout and served in many leadership roles including serving 3 years on summer camp staff. He is very proud of his scouting background and what he learned from his time with the organization.
"I learned more from the Boy Scouts than any other organization. I made some of the best friends I'll ever know. I had my first leadership position, and even my first love." Says Jeffrey in a recent interview.
He went on to say this about his time with the BSA: "From my first Patrol Leader position at age 12 to my two years serving as (Order of the Arrow) Lodge Chief, I learned that running an organization is messy. That not everyone agrees, especially on matters of morality and family values. I learned to voice my opinion strongly while respecting the positions of others. I learned to be self-reliant. I was surrounded by friends . . . brothers . . . who taught me when to speak with my heart and when it was best to keep my mouth shut. You could argue that in many ways I learned how to be gay."
The BSA saw, in 2012, the lowest number of new Cub Scout registrations since 1953 and over the past 15 years, membership has declined by 27%. Jeffrey feels that this is due in large part to the aged policies on banning gays from being members and the bad publicity the BSA has seen because of it.
"As Boy Scout stigma continues to worsen, more and more parents are keeping their children away from the organization. Who is really losing out because of this debate? It is our youngest boys who may never get to experience the tremendous amount of good fun and education that the program offers," Jeffrey stated.
Jeffrey went on to explain what he thinks people should do to help the BSA understand the flaws with its policies and his answer was, well different to say the least. "What should we do? Should you mail your Eagle Scout certificate to Irving, Texas (BSA headquarters) in protest of gay rights? Should you refuse to be part of an organization that discriminates? I could be wrong but I urge you to take a different approach. I say get involved and teach acceptance. Change is coming but it's going to take much longer if we all jump ship and leave the organization in the hands of those who condone discrimination."
This is the basis for why Jeffrey, through his production company Gray Oak Productions in Los Angeles, California, has decided to make this series called Camp Abercorn .
Boy Scout summer camp is one of the greatest highlights of the year for every boy and the staff that serves them. It gives boys the opportunity to be independent and to participate in activities that they may not be able to experience elsewhere. Summer camp gives these boys the opportunity to be true leaders and to learn the skills needed to be successful later in life.
Jeffrey stated that "Camp Abercorn is my attempt to show the truth of what summer camp is really like, especially for the young men who are charged with the task of being the staff for the camp. It shows the joy of becoming familiar with nature and the outdoors as well as the dark side of living alone without parents. It's about being faced with the choices of men when you're only a boy."
There have been many movies made about summer camps over the years but as Jeffrey says, they don't portray reality. "In most summer camp shows, either adults teach nice life lessons and everybody's happy or there are drugs and free spirits without consequences. This is not what really happens at Boy Scout summer camp."
Jeffrey and some of his crew are currently at the Sundance Movie Festival walking around (in their Boy Scout uniforms) helping patrons have an enjoyable experience while also attempting to get the word out about Camp Abercorn.
Jeffrey says that it will take approximately $210,000 to produce the 7 part series and hopes to find like-minded people to help support the production of Camp Abercorn.
Join the Facebook community to stay up to date with the progress and to help spread the word about Camp Abercorn.
Visit http://www.campabercorn.com/ for more information.
Contact InfoName: Jeffrey Simon Organization: Gray Oak Productions Phone: (708) 436-3858 Email: [email protected]Address: 1859 N. Easterly Ter. Los Angeles CA 90026


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Skip to comments.Republicans block (out of order) Dem leader Clyburn from speaking on House floor
Posted on 01/06/2012 7:56:00 AM PST by Libloather
Republicans block Dem leader Clyburn from speaking on House floor
By Pete Kasperowicz - 01/06/12 10:13 AM ET
House Republicans on Friday morning blocked Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn (D-SC) from speaking on the House floor during a brief pro forma session.
After the daily prayer and pledge of allegiance, Clyburn rose to spoke, but presiding officer Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.) said Clyburn was "out of order," and that no business was to be conducted during these pro forma sessions. Denham then gaveled the session closed.
Republicans in late December prevented House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) from speaking on the floor, by again refusing to recognize Hoyer. Hoyer was making a push to accept the Senate's two-month payroll tax holiday extension.
Republicans are apparently going to continue the practice of holding pro forma sessions, which they have done to prevent the Obama administration from making recess appointments. However, Obama on Wednesday appointed Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and made three other appointments to the National Labor Relations Board.
The appointments were backed by an opinion from White House lawyers that Congress is actually in recess, despite the occasional pro forma sessions. But Republicans have warned that the appointments will likely face a legal challenge.
Unless he's an idiot, he should know the rules. Tell him to shut up and sit down.
big deal
The Republicans need to do more than that
"Clyburn rose to spoke..."?
What kind of grammar is that? Did that come from the Hill?
That should scare the hell out of King Barack.
That's racist and will have to be reported to The King of the USSA...
He is a nonwhite Democrat. No rules apply
The first line implies the second.
God forbid that the GOP'ers should come to a full session to deal with Obama's recess appointments.
No, they'll pee and moan like fools and take what's dished out, so long as they can keep their vacation.
nazi peloser ran the House like hitler... these reporters can FOAD!
As an aside, the other day Her Majesty said she wouldn't mind being called " Your Excellency"..oh they have high dreams...and who knows...they could well try to execute this..Just imagine, in this summer of 2012, riots begin in the streets compliments of OWS and SEIU et al and there is upheaval we have not seen since the Civil War..a state of National Emergency is declared by The Dear Leader, there is no election at all..and all of us on FR are rounded up as trouble makers, and terrorists and put in one of the newly developed FEMA camps. And The USA now has it's own version of Hitler, or Stalin or take your pick of any number of dictraors out in the open...and just imagine the hand wringing of those who supported this terrorist in the WH as wondering how this could have happened in this country..as they too are booted out of their homes..they don't need that much space,put a family of 4 in your 2500sq ft house and you and your spouse move into a lodging the size of a two car garage....just think..0bama will have his hopeful dreams of change come true..of course what will he do when we are all paupers and there is no more money for his lavish life style in the soon to become drafty big historic White House?
Hati here we come!
Wonder if House rules also provide for many consecutive periods in regular sessions when no business is to be conducted at the whim of the Speaker?
If not, that may be what O is hanging his hat on; i.e., if the House refuses to do business or refuses to allow its opposition to take the floor, it's effectively in recess. The Executive branch might argue its rights and duties are described in the Constitution and are not subject to or limited by House rules or customary practices. (??)
Communists Democrats have no rules but their own. It just shows how ignorant these communists are to be in the House for many years and are still ignorant. I think not. Communists do as they please, and screw the rules and America.
Oh, wow, so brave.
Have they blocked Obama in any way at all?
More 10 second 'news' clips...
That's the past imperfect tense.
I think you guys are missing the point. These people know the rules. This was done intentionally so that BO and his lawyers can argue that since House members we not even allowed to speak, Congress was not in session.
such Pharisees
He should have done axed first.
The key word is "likely".
The only difference you have here over all the other examples throughout history is every successful grab for power like that has to have the full support of the military to accomplish it.
I do not believe that Baraq has anything near the amount of devotion of the troops to succeed in any type of coup now.
The first time he orders the military to do something against the people that is even under a shadow of constitutional law the leaders will remember their oaths, believe me on that.
You think that all the local police forces in flyover country are going to allow their people, their friends and neighbors, be set upon by these people and allow it to happen? Or for that matter the Governors? I can just see (my) Governor Mitch Daniels accepting something like that.
Snowballs chance in hell.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – On Friday night at Schneider Arena on the campus of Providence College, the Bears and Friars will square off in the annual Mayor's Cup game. Brown has enjoyed success in the month of November, registering at least a point in its past five games. The Bears have not lost since Nov. 4 at Princeton. Bruno looks to retain its points streak as well as reclaiming the Mayor's Cup after PC was victorious last season.
A Look at Providence
PC has also played well in November, registering a 5-1-1 mark this month. The Friars are coming off their only loss in the past 25 days, a 3-2 loss to No. 5 Boston University. Providence holds an overall record of 6-7-3 on the season.
The Friars' offense is lead by three players that each have 13 points on the year. Lauren Veharanta (6 G, 7 A), Corinne Bule (6 G, 7 A) and Abby Gauthier (2 G, 11 A) all key the offensive attack.
Senior goalie Genevieve Lacasse has been a mainstay for PC, making 11 starts this year. She boasts a 2.17 goals against average and a .926 save percentage with 327 total stops. Sophmore Nina Riley has been solid in four starts, going 2-0-2.
A New Era For Brown
The winds of change have swept through Meehan Auditorium as new head coach Amy Bourbeau takes the reigns of the program as just the third bench boss in Brown history. Bourbeau joins the Bears after spending the past 14 years as an assistant coach at Princeton University. The first-year coach also brought in two new assistants. Andy McPhee, who was the 2005, 2008 and 2010 NESCAC Coach of the year at Trinity College, and Lucy Schoebel, who was an assistant coach at Wesleyan University in 2010-11 and a two-time Kazmaier Award nominee at Syracuse University.
Three-Point ECAC Weekend
Bears not only picked up their first ECAC Hockey win on Nov. 12, in a 1-0 win over Union, but made it a three-point weekend with a 2-2 tie against RPI. Brown got the game-tying-goal from rookie Sarah Robson (Mississauga, Ontario) in the third period against the Engineers at Meehan Auditorium on Friday night. The next day, senior co-captain Katelyn Landry (Belmont, Mass.) tallied the game-winning goal with 72 seconds left in the contest versus the Dutchwomen.
48 Stops
Junior goalie Katie Jamieson (Waterloo, Ontario) was sensational in Brown's 2-2 at Quinnipiac on Saturday, Nov. 5. Jamieson faced a barrage of shots against one of the top teams in the ECAC this season and made 48 saves in an impressive performance, which gave the Bears their second conference point of the season. Rookies Shannon Flatley (Toronto, Ontario) and Brittany Moorehead (Clinton, N.Y.) tallied their first career goals in the effort.
A Close Return
For the first time in 14 years, Amy Bourbeau was not on the home bench in Baker Rink. Bourbeau returned to Princeton after serving her long tenure as the assistant coach for the Tigers, but this time as the head coach of the Bears. Brown went toe-to-toe with Princeton for the entire game, but a power play goal by the Tigers' Olivia Mucha proved to be the difference in the 1-0 contest. Sophomore goaltender Aubree Moore (Bowie Md.) was once again stellar in net for Brown (1-2-1, 0-2-1), making 28 saves, 19 in the final period.
A "Backbone" Performance
Brown picked up its first ECAC Hockey point of the season in the team's first conference game at Colgate on Friday, Oct. 28, thanks to sophomore netminder Aubree Moore (Bowie, Md.). Moore made 37 stops in a 1-1 overtime tie against the Red Raiders and was awarded the teams "Golden Skate" award, given to the team's top star. Coach Bourbeau crediting Moore, saying she was indeed the "backbone" of the team in that game.
All For One; One For All
In last Saturday's season-opening win versus Sacred Heart at Meehan Auditorium, not only did the Bears tally 10 goals on the day, the most scored since a 10-1 win at Quinnipiac on Nov. 18, 2003, but 13 different players tallied at least one point. Eight players also had at least two points, with five registering three or more.
Captain's Trick
2011 senior co-captain Katelyn Landry (Belmont, Mass.) made her impact on the 2011-12 season immediately as she tallied the first hat trick of her collegiate career. Landry scored the first and second goals of the game in a 10- shutout of Sacred Heart. With just over five minutes to play in the second period, Landry put her third past Pioneer goal-keeping for the hat trick.
Four-Point Day
Sophomore forward Emilie Dolan (Montreal, Quebec) had her coming-out party against Sacred Heart in the season-opener. Dolan played in 29 games as a rookie, but tallied her first collegiate point 4:06 into the second period of the game, on an assist of classmate Jessica Hoyle's (Toronto, Ontario) power play goal. Dolan then put her name in the books three more times. She put in a short-handed goal at 14:57 in the second and then an even-strength blast at 14:55 of the third. Her four-point day was capped on the Bears' 10th goal of the day, which she picked up an assist on.
Immediate Dividends
The Brown rookie class made a strong showing the first game of the season as all six players saw ice time. Janice Yang (Westport, Conn.) led the way with three points on three assists, helping on the first two goals of the game. Shannon Flatley (Toronto, Ontario) also registered an assist on the second goal of the game. Lauren Vella (Staten Island, N.Y.) and Brittany Moorehead (Clinton, N.Y.) also tallied their first points of the season on assists.
Strong Scheduling
It will be another tough ECAC slate and nonconference schedule this season as the Bears will play ten games (six different opponents) against teams that have been ranked in the top-10 this year. Brown will also play eight more against teams that have at least received votes in the national polls.
Senior Leadership
Head women's ice hockey coach Amy Bourbeau has announced that senior defender Paige Pyett (Milestone, Saskatchewan) and senior forward Katelyn Landry (Belmont, Mass.) will serve as team captains for the 2011-12 season. Pyett is a former ECAC All-Rookie team selection, while Landry was last season's team scholar-athlete, earning the academic excellence award.
50th Anniversary of Meehan Auditorium
This season marks the 50th anniversary of Brown's George V. Meehan Auditorium which opened during the 1961-62 season. Brown will feature a special center-ice logo as well as a patch that will be sported on its home and away uniforms. Both the men's and women's team will host a doubleheader on December 3, to celebrate the anniversary. The women will take on Princeton while the men face Yale.


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|2012-10-28, 00:05
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Confused. As usual.
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Flatlander.
and in small towns EVERYBODY knows your business. (It could be the local priest!)
2. The problem of access to Nagi's bedroom opens several cans of worms.
a. Small town folk don't lock their doors, same with the islanders. ANYone could leave that note. Who would you like him to meet at 5 AM?
b. If we limit it to the folks who would be able to access the house, that puts us back to the circle of girls plus teacher (and Mike) AND Obaa.
c. Then we must supply a motive for a meeting, and that's tied to the who he meets. Stinky Logic makes interesting stories.
|2012-11-09, 17:41
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Join Date: Jun 2008
I am beginning to think Umi no Misaki might not have a "happy" end.
Shizuku takes a turn to the dark side in this chapter.
Spoiler for spoiler for chapter 106:
So far there have been no supernatural events in Umi no Misaki, so I am assuming the rising dragon festival is the old "sacrifice some young people to bring prosperity to the village" routine and doesn't serve any actual purpose.
In this world, when someone is planning to make human sacrifices to some obscure god for no real purpose, we call them insane or psychopaths. Shizuku now falls under this catagory.
Now that I think about it, the reason I never warmed up to Shizuku (and Soyogi to a lesser extent) was her fanatical devotion to being a shrine maiden. I didn't like the fact that it was impossible to tell how genuine her feelings for Nagi really were (which is why I was routing for Karin). I never expect that I would be so right about Shizuku (though I was wrong about Soyogi).
Spoiler for spoiler for chapter 106:
On a final note, in the battle for Nagi's affection, if Shizuku is chosen and kills herself/Nagi during the rising dragon festival, does that count as count as her "winning"?
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|2012-11-09, 22:17
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I read the chapter and I still think you are judging way to fast without really knowing what is going on. Wait a couple of chapters and I'm sure many things will be more clearer. At the momemt whe know only what Soyogi said, that is all.
|2012-11-09, 22:20
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U mad?
Join Date: Apr 2012
Once we really know what is going on, we won't really need to discuss what may happen after 106.
|2012-11-09, 22:26
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|2012-11-09, 23:42
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Confused. As usual.
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Flatlander.
Yeah, This is more like it.
This is where the Author turns your brain inside out and hands it back to you.
Mostly because everything you think you know or understand is wrong.
IMHO, I'm wrong almost EVERY TIME!!!!! Anymore I just hang on for dear life, and try to see where the rocket powered roller-coaster is headed.
I love the speculation, and other points of view, so keep em' coming.
Can I get a clarification on why Obaa is not the one Nagi asked for?
|2012-11-10, 01:00
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
He's going to Shizuku because he saw her intimidate Karin, and Obaa is very good at obfuscation. If he went to Obaa, he'd leave far more confused/angry than before he arrived, plus he'd tip his hand. Shizuku, at least, is "obedient" to the Dragon God.
@cedec0. Absolutely. If she gets to murder+suicide the Dragon God, she will consider herself the "winner." Or at least die happy with her "fate."
|2012-11-10, 03:12
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Because at the moment, they are exactly that, just assumptions based on charackter that is suddenly accusing sommone out of nowhere.
|2012-11-10, 10:17
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150% done
Join Date: Feb 2012
|2012-11-10, 10:24
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Free Opinions Available
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Vacationing in the southern isles.
Way back in chapter 7 they closed the ferry a week before the Spring Dragon God Festival, so I wouldn't be especially concerned about the ferry shutting down early considering this will be "a very special episode."
What is worrying is that Karin and Soyogi seem genuinely upset about the prospect of what may happen to Nagi. But when Soyogi breaks down it is not directly from any danger but from the possibility of losing him.
The local legends are all about SELF-Sacrifice, not "The Children of the Corn" crucify the stranger to satiate the local demon type. This makes me wonder whether the festival is a test of courage, love of the maidens, and loyalty to Okitsu Island for the Dragon God candidates.
One way or another, the two of them, and probably all four, are going off the cliff.
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|2012-11-10, 14:57
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Confused. As usual.
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Flatlander.
So far, the only people on the reincarnation train are Rinne and Nagi....
Do the others have "memories" too? Where's the dang backstory?
Also, contrast Shizuku's drawn and worn looking face in the last page to her smiling in the first chapter. She almost looks middle aged, almost not herself. The stark difference does not look like a good time was had by all.
|2012-11-10, 15:09
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ANEGO Worshiper
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: By the vending machine, drinking tea.
But yea, I agree that her smile with the shadowed face and the way she looked at him after points out that something serious is going on.
I am still very annoyed at the fact that Nagi has only had sex with Shizuku...sure, I'm biased toward Karin, but it still bugs me.
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Guide to the Louis J. Avelino Papers
Guide to the Louis J. Avelino Papers
Collection number: MS 33African American Museum & Library at Oakland
Oakland, California
- Processed by:
- Sean Heyliger
- Date Completed:
- 05/09/2013
- Encoded by:
- Sean Heyliger
Scope and Content of Collection
Collection Contents
Baby sitting in chair hung over car window , reverse: 'Little Douglas,' [001] undated
Clifford Weaver [002] 1957
Clifford Weaver and his wife, reverse: 'my friend & buddy and his wife' [003] 1957
Lillian and Louis Avelino in front of house at 86th ave. Oakland, California [004] 1940
Woman standing in backyard garden [005] 1934
Emma Avelino standing on walkway [006] undated
William Bill Davis and Mary Jane Davis standing in portrait gallery at the Panama–Pacific International Exposition [009] 1915
Table and chairs in tiled interior room [008] undated
Portrait of Louis Avelino as an infant [009-012] circa 1915
Man in suit, reverse: 'Frank's 74th birthday' [013] 1952
Clifford Weaver and wife cutting cake in wedding day [014] 1957
Men standing on platform, one holding Brazilian flag, reverse: 'trade union leaders representing 500,000 workers from Brazil' [015] circa 1950s
Men and women seated on couch [016-017] undated
Hoi Chiu Fung, General Secretary Trade Union Council Hong Kong, Louis Avelino, Public Relations Guide M.R.A. I.L.W.U., and Yee-se, China Times Pub. Co. Inc. San Francisco [018] 1958
R. F. Sollie, Public relations tour guide Matson Navigation Company, Fung Hoi Chui General Secretary Trade Union Council Hong Kong, and Louis Avelino, Public Relations Guide M.R.A. I.L.W.U. [019] 1958
Hsi fen Tang, Chinese Times Pub. Co. Inc. San Francisco foreign news columnist, Fung Hoi Chui General Secretary Trade Union Council Hong Kong, and Louis Avelino, Public Relations Guide M.R.A. I.L.W.U. [020] 1958
Tom Jones, Art Monell, Jim Haworth, and John McNally [021] undated
Luis Machado and two men standing next to rocking chairs [022] undated
Group photograph of men in tuxedos [023] undated
Group photograph of men and women in formal wear [024-025] undated
Track meet at Berkeley High School [3 photographs of long jump] 1933
Man throwing shot-put circa 1930s
Chico High School [4 photographs] circa 1930s
Commissary cards, Navy yard Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1942
U.S. Naval Radio Station, Laulaulei, Oahu safety precautions to be observed while working on masts, towers, or structures of any kind 1939
Dining room AFT first sitting card undated
U.S.S. Republic anniversary dinner card [2 copies] 1942
United States Lines, S.S. Washington menus 1940
Holiday cards undated
El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce map 1974
International Longshoremen's & Warehousemen's Union
Series Scope and Content Summary
Constitution and by-laws of S.F. Area Bay ILWU pensioners undated
San Francisco Area Longshoremen's Memorial Building dedication program and information 1959
Miscellaneous dock workers agreement 1957
Untitled manuscript, recollections of African American longshoreman Len Greer and the San Francisco maritime strike of 1934 undated
Purple Heart undated
Spanish American War medal undated


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"Mommy, I'm bored."
I'm determined those words won't be spoken by my 7-year-old son this summer. There are 10 weeks of summer vacation, and I plan on keeping him occupied and active, while having fun at the same time.
It can be challenging for parents to find the right balance of activity and free time for their kids over the summer months. We want our children to enjoy summer vacation, but for some, too much idle time can lead to boredom. As much as I would love to think that swimming in our pool and playing with Legos will be enough entertainment for my son, I know better.
Last summer, I learned the hard way that Ryan likes to keep busy, and he enjoys only so much free time before he starts complaining about having nothing to do. Since March, I have been researching kids' summer camps offered around the bay area. There are plenty to choose from, but I found many to be expensive. I had to pick wisely so I could keep my son engaged without spending too much.
We only have one short vacation planned, which leaves the rest of the summer wide open. I got out my calendar and started compiling a list of camps that he would enjoy, had good hours and were reasonably priced. My son plays baseball for Keystone Little League, so naturally I knew a baseball camp would be a good fit.
I signed him up for three baseball camps, one of which is with the Clearwater Threshers. It'll be a great experience for him to practice his skills while learning from professional coaches and players. I also enrolled him in vacation Bible school at our church and found an arts and crafts camp at another local church. All of these camps will allow him to have fun while learning different things and making new friends.
In addition to summer camps, I want him to keep up his academic skills so he'll be ready for school in August. We will be enrolling in the Summer Reading Program at the public library, which is a great way to keep kids motivated to read over the summer. To fine-tune his writing skills, I bought him several notebooks so he can keep a journal during the summer months.
During the school year, kids have constant structure. Over the summer, the day isn't dictated by the school bell. It can be a good opportunity to relax, slow down or take a vacation. Some kids thrive with free time, while others crave the daily routine that school provides. It's important to find a sense of balance for kids so they can have a summer that is enjoyable as well as engaging.
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The Schedule
Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
UC Santa Barbara vs. Hawai'i (18-4, 7-3)
at Thunderdome
All-time record vs. Rainbow Wahine: 6-29
Last meeting: W, 3-2 (Oct. 11, 2013)
Weekend Recap
The Gauchos pulled off the season sweep over rival Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo last Saturday in a dominant 3-0 shutout. The match started UCSB on their second round through the Big West after the Gauchos went 7-1 in their first eight matchups with conference opponents. The road sweep extended UCSB's winning streak to eight matches - the program's longest since 2005- and also places the team just a 1/2 game shy of first place in the conference standings, as Cal State Northridge currently stands at 9-1. As a team, the Gauchos held Cal Poly's offense to just a .056 kill percentage. UCSB also had its way at the net, as it edged the Mustangs in total blocks 13 to five.
On the Verge of History
Leah Sully has played libero for the entire conference schedule, except for two sets against UC Davis on Oct. 19. Despite playing outside hitter for her entire Gaucho career, Sully has assimilated very well into her new position and has recorded a team-high 299 digs through the season and has the fourth-best digs per set average in the Big West at 3.69. She has been a terrific passer since she arrived at UCSB and has, thus far, put together a career-total of 1590 digs, fourth most in program history. She is just 29 digs shy of being second on the list. In order to become the all-time leader, Sully will need an average of 17.3 digs per match for the rest of the regular season.
Put a 'Beau' on It
Outside hitter Ali Barbeau has led the Gauchos in kills for the past two matches. Most recently in Cal Poly, the sophomore connected on a match-high 16 kills and four block assists. Against Cal State Fullerton, Barbeau hit a match-high .455 for 18 kills. Again, she contributed four block assists at the net to lead UCSB to another sweep. Overall, Barbeau trails only Katey Thompson and Ali Spindt for most kills on the team with 199. She is tied with Spindt for the second-highest points per set average on the Gauchos at 3.0.
Where We Rank
In conference play, the Gauchos have become one of the top attacking teams as they lead the Big West with a 14.09 kills per set average and is second in kill percentage at .267. At the net, UCSB has averaged the most blocks per set (3.24) and the second-most block assists (178). Overall, the Gauchos are second in total blocks with 110. Santa Barbara is just one of two teams in the league to average more than 18 points per game with an 18.4 average. As Hanna Nielson and Ali Santi have split time as the team's setter, the two have led the UCSB to being the only club in the Big West to average more than 13 assists per set (13.12).
Whip Out the Brooms
UCSB has been in a sweeping mood lately, as they have blanked four of their past five opponents., including the past three consecutively. So far this season, the Gauchos have pulled off eight sweeps, five in conference play.
Handling Hawai'i
The Rainbow Wahine are the highest ranked team in the Big West in the natioanl polls, including the AVCA Coaches' poll where they are No. 12. Despite their prominence, though, Hawai'i sits in third place in the conference standings with a 7-3 record. The Gauchos handed the Rainbow Wahine their first loss of the conference season, while Cal State Northridge and UC Davis handed them two straight road loses two weeks later. Emily Hartong is the focal point of the Hawai'i offense as she leads the Big West with 377 kills, which is 86 more than the next. highest total in the conference. Ali Longo leads the team defensively as she has a conference-best 332 digs.
Opposite Day
Katey Thompson is hitting her peak in her senior season for the Gauchos. She is UCSB's kills leader with 227, and averages 3.49 kills per set (second-best in the Big West). Thompson has recorded double digit kills figures in 14 of the 17 matches she's played in this season. Also getting it done at the net, the senior has recorded the third-most total blocks on the team with 58. That mark is the highest for any non-middle blocker on the UCSB roster. The right side hitter has set or tied her career high in almost every major statistical category this season, highlighted by her 23-kill performance against Long Beach State and her 11 total blocks recorded in Honolulu.
Spectacular Sully
In her final season, Leah Sully has been solidifying her name as one of the most prolific players in recent memory. She is currently third on UCSB's kills attempts list with 4,243, and fifth among the program's all-time leaders in service aces with 136. She only needs three more aces to become third. Her name can be found throughout the Gaucho record book as she owns four of the team's top-kills single match performances in the rally scoring era, among other lists.
Two-Year Thunderdome Celebration Continues
In 2013-14, UC Santa Barbara will continue its two-year 35th anniversary celebration of the Thunderdome. In the Fall of 1979, the doors officially opened for UCSB's Events Center and a new era in Gaucho Athletics was born. Nicknamed the Thunderdome, the Events Center has been home for UCSB's prolific women's volleyball program since its opening. Under the bright lights of the 'Dome, the Gauchos established themselves as a perennial NCAA contender, qualifying for the national tournament 27 times including 26 straight.
History Lesson
UCSB women's volleyball is historically one of the most successful teams in the NCAA. The Gauchos are just one of only four teams to qualify for the first 26 NCAA Tournaments. Overall, UCSB reached 27 NCAA Tournaments, which includes multiple Elite Eight and Sweet Sixteen berths. Before the NCAA recognized women's volleyball, UCSB was one of the top teams in the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), reaching its national tournament Final Four three times including two third place finishes.


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WWE Working on a New Batista DVD Set?, Vince McMahon Comments on Betty White, Uso
– As noted, Jey Uso worked last night's WWE live event in Bakersfield without Jimmy Uso, likely because his wife Naomi is out with her eye injury. WWE posted a Tout video of Uso making his entrance and giving a shout-out to his mother.
– We noted earlier today that WWE Home Video was filming Batista with the Imperials Car Club in Los Angeles on Sunday. They also filmed him doing water training at a LA Fitness gym in Playa Vista, California. It appears WWE is working on a new Batista DVD set.
– Vince McMahon joked on Twitter that he has a date with Betty White at tonight's RAW.
Backstage News on What's Next for The Wyatt Family, New Layla & Lita GIFs, More
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