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The Music and Worship Arts Auxiliary is On the Move at Annual Session!
By Dr. Angelique Banks Coleman | July 30, 2014
The Music and Worship Arts Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. under the leadership of Dr. Angelique Banks Coleman is preparing a marvelously melodious time for our delegates attending the 134th Annual Session in New Orleans, LA! You are invited to participate in and/or attend the following events to be held September 1-5, 2014:
- Join The Music Auxiliary
- Submit Your Original Composition to be Performed During the Annual Session (Deadline: August 15)
- Nominate A Living Legend Serving 40 years or more in the Music Ministry (Deadline: August 1)
- Looking for 500 Voices! Sing in the Convention Choir
Following President Coleman's Annual Session Message, scroll down to view the details of each opportunity.
President Coleman's 2014 Annual Session Message
August 2014
A Message from the Desk of Dr. Angelique Banks-Coleman
President, Music [and Worship Arts] Auxiliary
Dear Worshipper:
All roads lead to New Orleans, the city known as the most unique city in the United States. New Orleans, the Crescent City, the Big Easy, is known as the birthplace of jazz, which is a direct descendant of the spiritual, the first, true American music. This early form of jazz is known as Dixieland and it brings to mind "Basin Street Blues," and the rhythmic rendition of "O When the Saints God Marching In" heard boisterously, as mourners leave the cemetery after burying a loved one. The spiritual, early jazz and the blues will ultimately lead us to Gospel music where, in its inception, it borrowed tunes from the secular melodies of jazz and the blues.
New Orleans is also the home of the New Orleans Saints football team. Well, the saints of God will come to New Orleans to "lift high His royal banner" in praise and adoration to our God. We come to New Orleans "for His glory!" The Psalmist says, "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness" (Psalm 29:2). We come to worship Him in spirit and truth. We come to give Him glory through teaching, preaching, praise, fellowship and witnessing. It is our prayer that as a result of our being there persons all over this "unique" city will come to know our unique and awesome Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.
We will have classes, workshops and seminars, specifically geared toward those who serve in the Worship Ministries of their church, particularly music, dance and media. We are certainly looking forward to a Spirit-filled time with the saints in New Orleans as well as those from across the country.
This year the Northeast Region had a concert and live recording in New York City in June. The recording of that wonderful concert will be available for purchase at the Annual Session in September. Bring your Christmas list and purchase a CD for everyone on that list. The CD's are only $10.00. You can pick up your CD at the Music [and Worship Arts] Auxiliary booth in the Concessions area at the Convention Center.
On a sorrowful note, the Music [and Worship Arts] Auxiliary mourns the loss of our Vice President of the Southwest Region, the Reverend Albert Green. We are praying for his family and church families as they move through this time of grief.
Finally, we have been planning for your arrival and hope you have planned to be with us this year.
Angelique Banks Coleman, President
Music [and Worship Arts] Auxiliary
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Join the Music and Worship Arts Auxiliary!
Click here to get Registration Information for the Annual Session
Attention All Song Writers!The Music [And Worship Arts] Auxiliary is seeking compositions to be used at the Annual Session which will be held in New Orleans, September 1 -5, 2014. We are seeking all genres of church music; however, we prefer music that is workshop friendly as we will have a limited amount of time to rehearse and perfect them.
Please submit no more than three songs. Each song submitted must contain the following information:
1. Composer Information
2. Composer Name
3. Composer Mailing Address
4. Composer Email Address
5. Composer Phone Number
6. Church Affiliation (NBC, USA Affiliation preferred, but not required)
Please submit a PDF of the music score with your song. No lyric sheets or illegible music scores will be accepted.
Also, please scan your submissions for viruses prior to submitting. Any submissions containing viruses will not be accepted.
Song Submission Preferences are as follows:
Digital Submissions
MP3 or WAV Files are the preferred format of submission. Each song should be submitted in separate emails. The files may be submitted via email to: Eddie A. Robinson at email@example.com.
Tape or CD Submissions
Mail CD or Cassette Tape to:
Eddie A. Robinson
New Mount Olive Baptist Church
400 NW 9th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
If your song is selected, we will contact you with details regarding its usage.
Deadline for Song Submissions is Friday, August 15, 2014 at 12:00 midnight.
If you have any questions you may contact Eddie Robinson via email at email@example.com or at 954-463-5126.
Recognizing Our Living Legends
The Music and Worship Arts Auxiliary Living Legends Award recognizes Ministers of Music and/or musicians who have served faithfully for 40 years or more. Please submit your nomination.
Make a Joyful Noise! Your Invitation to Sing in the Auxiliary Choir
- Looking for 500 Voices
- First Rehearsal in on Monday September 1


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Everyone is using computers nowadays. You may be using it to play some action-packed adventure games or to watch your favorite movies. This is a continuation of muscle exercises at the computer
1Fingers interlaced over the head. With fingers interlaced, reach overhead, turn your palms upward. This position is held for ten seconds. Relax, rest for a few seconds and then repeat this cycle five times.
2Cervical (neck retraction). Put your hand against the temporal area and push the head to the opposite side and hold it with resistance for five seconds. Do the same on the opposite temporal, push against it and then push the head back against it with resistance and hold for five seconds. Then put your hand on the forehead and push against the forehead with resistance for five seconds. Then put your hand in the back of the head and push it forward and resist it for five seconds. Do three cycles of each of those four exercises.
3Remember to get up and stretch your legs. Every 10-15 minutes, remember to take a quick break. Your legs can get sore and achy from being bent and it's good for your circulation. Even if you don't get up to get or do anything, just stand up from your chair and walk around the room for a moment.
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|Manny, Moe, and Jack (-o-Lantern)
Part of my job as an English teacher is to share American holidays with Georgians and what better holiday than Halloween. They don't celebrate Halloween here (yet) but they do know of it. I'm told they have a similar tradition of "trick or treat" at New Year's when boys will ask families for treats and if they (the family) do not have any then they must sell their eldest daughter to them for 50 Tetri (55 cents); a real bargain. I decided to go all out and make some Jack-o-lanterns to bring to some of my classes. I did not realize how difficult it is to find pumpkins in this country. Fortunately, our neighbor across the street, Alex, has a grandmother who works at a bazaar so he offered to take me there on a hunt for pumpkins.
|Out three pumpkins ready for action.
When we arrive, his lovely grandmother is more than happy to help me find the perfect pumpkins. We wander outside for a bit where all we find are green squash/pumpkins the size of softballs. I load up a photo of a pumpkin on my iPhone (yay wireless Internet!) and show her what I am looking for. She understands and we go inside. Most of the vendors here have some pumpkins and squash but they are almost all green/yellow and fairly small. The chance of finding a orange pumpkin, much less one larger than a soccer ball, is beginning to fade. After some walking around, she finds a vendor with one pumpkin that fits my criteria - although still a little on the small side. I buy it for 3 Lari and we move on in search for two more. In the very back of the bazaar we hit the jackpot - if you can call it that; a stand with a few dozen pumpkins - all orange and of reasonable size. Alex goes behind the counter and finds a few large ones that I can work with. I thank Alex's grandmother by buying some flowers from her stand and off we go.
|The always-helpful Nina cleaning the seeds!
When I get home, I cut the pumpkins open and start the cleaning. Nina - always willing to help - takes on the role of cleaning the seeds which will make a tasty treat for my students. We have many knives in the house but none of them have teeth (I plan to buy a few as Christmas presents; shhhh). I end up finding a Swiss Army knife with a mini saw that works great for carving. After finishing the carving, I work on baking the pumpkin seeds. While they are cooking I thought it would be great to find the story of the Jack-o-Lantern. After some searching, I found this story. There are several versions of the story, but all follow the same premise of "Stingy Jack." The one I chose seems more complete and seemed easier to share with my students.
|Class 8b with their Jack-o-Lantern.
The students love the Jack-o-Lanterns and the story but not so much the seeds - the teachers have no problem devouring them :-) The following Monday I am pleasantly surprised to find several students carved their own Jack-o-Lanterns and brought them to school to share.
Happy Halloween!
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PayPal has become pretty good at ruffling consumers' feathers.
The e-commerce giant can apparently freeze your account at anytime. And Regretsy founder April Winchell even accused PayPal of being so cold-hearted it shut down her Christmas charity drive.
In the past, consumers banded together to file class actions claiming the e-commerce giant held users' funds captive without giving them a good reason, the Verge reported.
But thanks to an April 2011 Supreme Court decision, companies like PayPal can require users to resolve their claims outside of court in "arbitrations," effectively banning class action lawsuits.
As of Nov. 1, PayPal is jumping on the bandwagon to require consumers to agree to arbitration. But there's a catch!
Users can provide an old-fashioned, written opt-out notice by Dec. 1 and preserve their right to sue the pants off PayPal, the Verge has pointed out. Now you just have to find some paper ...
SEE ALSO: The Founder Of The 'Sugar Daddy' Dating Empire Is Fighting PayPal For Ditching Him


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2018 Dodge Challenger at Rockland DCJR
The 2018 Dodge Challenger continues to build upon power and diversity by adding more model options into the lineup. The 840-hp SRT Demon adds a choice for car enthusiasts that are interesting not only in power but even drag-strip racing, boasting the fastest quarter-mile for any production car. 3,000 of these Demon's will be sold in the United States. However, that is not all that is new for the Dodge Challenger in the 2018 model year. There is a new SRT Widebody which builds upon the Hellcat models, as well as new handling packages for the 5.7-liter V8 models. Updates for the SRT Hellcat continue with new fender and grille badges, a New Demonic Red Laguna leather interior option, Low Gloss Black "5Deep" lightweight aluminum wheels, new Matte Vapor wheel finish, Brass Monkey wheels, and three new color options for brake calipers. Technology gets an upgrade as well, with standard Apple and Android integration, rearview camera, and a larger touchscreen.
Engine Performance
- 6.2-liter HEMI SRT Demon V-8 engine
- Pentastar V-6 engine and TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission
- 6.4-liter, 392-cubic-inch HEMI delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque
Safety Features
- Standard rearview camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Blind-spot monitoring
Vehicle Design
- SRT Widebody model boasts fender flares
- 15 Exterior color options
- SRT Hellcat adds new grille and fender badges
What are the power options for the 2018 Dodge Challenger?
Depending on the trim level, the engine options range from the 3.6-liter V6, the 5.7-liter V8, the 6.4-liter V8, and the 6.2-liter V8. The V6 offers 305 horsepower and 268 pound-feet of torque. The 5.7-liter V8 offers a six-speed transmission with 375 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque, or a eight-speed automatic transmission with 372 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The 6.4-liter V8 gives 485 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque. The 6.2-liter V8 in the Hellcat has 707 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. And finally, the 6.2-liter V8 engine in the Demon has the option to add racing fuel, creating 840 horsepower and 770 pound-feet of torque, or adding premium unleaded, giving 808 horsepower and 717 pound-feet of torque. The GT trim model has AWD, perfect for less than ideal road conditions, while also boasting an upgraded braking system that continues up the higher trim model road. The Pentastar V6 engine and the eight-speed automatic transmission combine to about 30 mpg highway.
How many different trim options are there for the 2018 Dodge Challenger?
There are sixteen models for the 2018 Dodge Challenger, with most being able to fit into seven distinct trim levels. The first of which is the SXT. The SXT has the standard smartphone Apple and Android integration, as well as heated mirrors, a six-way power-adjustable seat for the driver, entry and ignition without a key, automatic headlights, more potential room in the back seat with a 60/40-split folding seat, a six-speaker sound system, a rearview camera, and climate control that works automatically in dual-zones. The SRT and the GT contain the same 3-6-liter V6 engine, however, the GT has the added dimension of having all-wheel drive. The GT only adds upon the impressive SXT model by having an upgraded braking system, both front seats being heated, leather interior, parking sensors in the back, a steering wheel that can be power-adjustable as well as heated, a touchscreen widening from 7-inches to 8.4-inches, HD and satellite radio, mood lighting in the interior, and in-car apps that help show performance. The next step up in the trim level is the R/T, which while having a V8 5.7-liter engine, also gives the buyer the opportunity to choose between two transmission an eight-speed automatic or a six-speed manual. Along with the transmission options the R/T builds upon the SXT with upgraded brakes, active sport exhaust, limited-slip differential, and foglights. The R/T 392 continues up the trim ladder with a larger engine, a 6.4-liter V8, sport-tuned suspension, parking sensors in the back of the car, Brembo performance brakes, the most recent version of the Uconnect on an 8.4-inch touchscreen, Alpine audio system, and new in-car apps for performance. Continuing down the line, the SRT 392 adds leather interior, driving modes that can be configured, xenon headlights, suspension dampers that are adaptable, ventilated and heated seats in the front, as well as a Harmon Kardon 18-speaker audio system, and blind-spot monitoring. Each of the models above includes different options or upgrades that change the trim levels slightly, the SXT Plus, R/T Scat Pack, R/T Shaker, and the R/T T/A. The last two trim options are the SRT Demon and the SRT Hellcat which focus on power, and speed, as shown by the 6.2-liter V8 engine with 707 horsepower in the Hellcat, and the 6.2-liter V8 engine with 840 horsepower in the Demon. Exterior colors for this model include Yellow Jacket, Go Mango, B5 Blue, White Knuckle, Redline Tri-coat, F8 Green, Billet Silver Metallic, Plum Crazy, Octane Red, TorRed, Destroyer Grey, Pitch Black, Maximum Steel Metallic, Granite Crystal Metallic, and IndiGo Blue. Interior color options include Sepia, Black, Black/Tungsten, Black/Demonic Red, Black/ Ruby Red, and Black/Pearl.
What can I learn about the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon?
The newest addition to the Dodge Challenger family is the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, which was built for the sole purpose of making a factory drag-car. With a 6.2-liter HEMI Demon V8 engine, giving off 840 horsepower and 770 pound-feet of torque, the Demon is not only the holder of the fastest quarter-mile by a front-wheel lift car, with an ET of 9.65 seconds at 140 mph, but also boasts being the go-to muscle car for power. No other V8 engine has been produced with such a high horsepower, which is evidenced in the Demon's ability to go from 0-60 mph in just 2.3 seconds, and 0-30 mph in just 1 second. The Demon engine, in particular, is special, based on the high rpm of 6,500, the SRT Power Chiller, the 2.7-liter per rev supercharger, which increases the pressure of the boost to 14.5 psi, and the After-Run Chiller, which keeps everything cool even after the engine turns off. The Demon has a long list of firsts that it is accomplishing, including the first factory-made car that runs on 100+ high-octane unleaded fuel. The first factory-made car with the powerful and speedier launch of the TransBrake. The first factory-made car that has the ability to delete passenger seat, and the first that gives the Demon the ability to be unleashed to its fullest potential when racing.
Final Thoughts on the 2018 Dodge Challenger
The 2018 Dodge Challenger gives you the option to buy the power level that suits you best. With seven trim levels, and sixteen model options, including the new addition of the SRT Demon, there is a Dodge Challenger for everyone. If you have any further questions about the 2018 Dodge Challenger, do not hesitate to ask us, or better yet, feel the power for yourself and come on down for a test drive.Apply for FinancingSchedule Service
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text: Rodney Davis How St. Louis-Area Congressmen Reacted To The Recent Mass Shootings By Julie O'Donoghue & Eric Schmid • Aug 8, 2019 Liam James Doyle | NPR St. Louis-area members of Congress said they are ready to act to prevent mass shootings like the ones that took place in El Paso and Dayton over the last weekend — though it's sometimes unclear what exactly they are looking to do. Illinois looks down the road and starts preparing for Route 66 centennial By Mary Delach Leonard • Apr 18, 2017 Mary Delach Leonard | St. Louis Public Radio U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, is on a road trip in Illinois this week to highlight legislative efforts to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail. Davis kicked off a two-day publicity tour at the Wildey Theater in Edwardsville Tuesday morning, where he talked about the historical and economic significance of the Mother Road. He's also co-sponsoring legislation in the U.S. House to establish a national commission to celebrate the centennial of the storied roadway that opened America's West to cross-country travel in 1926. Area's congressional delegation praises Trump's missile strike, with some reservations By Erica Hunzinger & Jason Rosenbaum • Apr 7, 2017 File photo | St. Louis Public Radio Democrats and Republicans who make up the St. Louis area's congressional delegation say they support President Donald Trump's decision to use missiles against a Syrian airbase after this week's chemical weapons attack that killed dozens. Republican U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri told St. Louis radio station KTRS that the action shows "the president listens … learns" and is "willing to look at new circumstances in a new way." Missouri U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner chided the Obama administration on Friday for allowing the Syrian crisis to become "the largest war in this century," adding, "the United States can no longer sit idly by." With critical debate looming, Wagner and Davis withdraw support for Trump By Jason Rosenbaum • Oct 8, 2016 St. Louis Regional Chamber | File photo With Republican Donald Trump's presidential campaign in crisis mode one day before a pivotal debate in St. Louis, at least two area GOP officials want their party's nominee to step aside. U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Ballwin, and Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, both released statements on Saturday pulling their support for Trump. Their retractions came a little less than a day after the Washington Post's explosive story detailing Trump's vulgar comments about women that were captured on tape in 2005. No surprises in area Illinois primary races: Shimkus, Davis advance By Nathan Rubbelke • Mar 16, 2016 Official photos The area races in the Illinois primary election Tuesday saw the favorites and incumbents winning handily. While unsurprising, Tuesday's election results did set up competitive races for both the U.S. Senate and at least one state Senate in southern Illinois. U.S. and state Senate races highlight Illinois primary in this area By Nathan Rubbelke • Mar 10, 2016 Wikipedia On March 15, Illinois residents will find more on their ballots that presidential candidates. Voters will also elect the candidates for its November general election. Here's an outline of some of the major races in the area. U.S. Representative Rodney Davis returns to the area to raise awareness of human trafficking By Kelly Moffitt • Feb 8, 2016 Kelly Moffitt | St. Louis Public Radio U.S. Representative Rodney Davis is back in the region tonight to address an "out-of-sight, out-of-mind" problem to which he hopes to bring attention: human trafficking in Illinois 13th Congressional District. "Super Bowl Sunday, which happened yesterday, is the single largest event for human trafficking around the globe," Davis told "St. Louis on the Air" host Don Marsh. "We need to make sure folks are aware that this is a form of modern-day slavery and it does even happen in the Metro East and St. Louis region." Politically Speaking: U.S. Rep. Davis talks about state of the union — and flood recovery By Jason Rosenbaum & Jo Mannies • Jan 20, 2016 Jason Rosenbaum | St. Louis Public Radio On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis for the first time. Davis represents Illinois' 13th Congressional District, which takes in portions of the Metro East and central Illinois. Before he was elected to office in 2012, the Taylorville Republican served as a staffer for U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville. President's 'moonshot' effort against cancer touches Jerseyville family By Jim Howard • Jan 14, 2016 Provided by the Wade family Two sets of parents who lost sons to brain cancer last year were in the House chamber for the State of the Union speech when President Barack Obama announced his "new moonshot" effort to cure cancer. One family's pain and grief was well known to millions, the other's heartache was known to a small, close-knit Illinois community a few miles north of St. Louis, a growing number of supporters on Facebook and their local congressman. Area lawmakers use issues and friendships to select guests for president's final State of the Union By Jim Howard • Jan 12, 2016 Rep.Rodney Davis' office While the most prominent seat at Tuesday night's State of the Union speech is likely to be the one left vacant in First Lady Michelle Obama's guest box to remember victims of gun violence, several area lawmakers have invited constituents to join them for the historic event. New trade rules should help U.S. Steel in Granite City By Wayne Pratt • Jul 6, 2015 U.S. Steel Steel produced in Granite City is part of an international trade case that is subject to new regulations signed by President Barack Obama. Area Lawmakers Ready For New 114th Congress By Jim Howard • Jan 6, 2015 Wikipedia From naming local post offices for fallen service members to changing the president's signature health-care law, area lawmakers are beginning the 114th Congress ready to introduce a wide array of legislative proposals. Every session of Congress sees far more bills introduced than could ever be considered, and most legislative proposals last only about as long as it takes a lawmaker to issue a news release announcing the bill's introduction. Bost's Speechifying Becomes Target -- And Asset -- In Nationally Watched Illinois Contest By Jason Rosenbaum • Oct 5, 2014 Mike Bost's campaign On the surface, Mike Bost and Moses don't have that much in common. But some not-so-flattering political ads may create a different impression. Bost – a Republican state representative from Murphysboro – is engaged in a highly competitive race against U.S. Rep. Bill Enyart, D-Belleville, for the 12th congressional district seat. It's become vigorous enough to force the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to spend lots of money to paint Bost in a bad light. Human Trafficking Summit Sheds Light On Harsh Reality, But Some See No Further Role For Feds By Rachel Lippmann • Jul 14, 2014 (Rachel Lippmann/St. Louis Public Radio) The federal government puts St. Louis in the top 20 jurisdictions for human trafficking. That ranking, as well as a host of other sobering facts about human trafficking came to light during a summit Monday morning in Edwardsville hosted by Republican Congressmen John Shimkus and Rodney Davis of Illinois. Attendees also learned: Steelworkers Rally Against Unfair Foreign Trade By Maria Altman • May 16, 2014 (Flickr/Paul Sable) The price of steel pipes and tubes are at the center of a rally in Granite City Friday afternoon. It's one of six rallies planned around the U.S. this spring. The goal is to bring attention to what steelworkers and steel companies say are unfair trade practices by companies in nine countries. The products are Oil Country Tubular Goods, used in natural gas and oil exploration, an industry that has boomed in the U.S. in recent years. After Unconventional Election, Illinois' Davis Going For Second Term In Congress By Kelsey Proud & WILL & WGLT • Sep 23, 2013 (Sean Powers/WILL) Reporting from WILL's Sean Powers and WGLT's Charles Schlenker. Congressman Rodney Davis has announced that he's running for re-election next year. The Taylorville Republican kicked off a campaign tour Monday across the 13th Congressional District, with his first stop in Urbana. See the bounds of the 13th via Govtrack: Illinois County GOP Chair Resigns Over 'Racist' Email By Bill Raack & The Associated Press • Jun 20, 2013 Tim Lloyd/St. Louis Public Radio The chairman of the Republican Party in Montgomery County, Illinois, has resigned after writing what's been called a racist and sexist email about U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis' primary challenger. Illinois Republican Party chairman Jack Dorgan says he accepted Jim Allen's resignation on Thursday afternoon. Allen wrote an email Tuesday suggesting Erika Harold could fill a "minority quota" if she lost the Republican primary. The biracial Harvard law school graduate was crowned Miss America in 2003 and launched her bid to challenge Davis this month. Mo. & Ill. Congressmen Speak Out On Federal Farm Bill As US House Prepares To Vote By Marshall Griffin • Jun 18, 2013 File Photo | Adam Allington | St. Louis Public Radio Members of Missouri and Illinois' Congressional delegations are weighing in on the U.S. House version of the Farm Bill, which could be voted on before week's end. Illinois Republican Rodney Davis told reporters today via conference call that the bill is a big improvement over the version passed by the Democrat-controlled U.S. Senate. Illinois Congressmen Call On Obama To Approve Keystone Pipeline Expansion By Chris McDaniel • May 31, 2013 Chris McDaniel, St. Louis Public Radio. Illinois Congressmen John Shimkus and Rodney Davis renewed their calls Friday for President Obama to approve an expansion to the Keystone Pipeline. The two Republicans touted legislation passed this month that they hope will put pressure on the president to sign off on the portion of the pipeline that crosses the US and Canada border. "The bottom line is: bigger pipe, more crude oil, access to our markets and our refineries," Shimkus said. "If you understand supply and demand – the more supply and demand stays the same, then prices go down and everyone benefits." Davis, Enyart Want Corps To Think Broadly On Mississippi River Management By Rachel Lippmann • Mar 27, 2013 UPI/Bill Greenblatt Two freshman Congressmen from southern Illinois want the Army Corps of Engineers to start thinking of ways it can coordinate management of the Mississippi River to keep cargo traffic flowing during droughts or floods. "The bill would have the Corps treat the entire drainage system as one entity," said Democrat Bill Enyart, a co-sponsor along with Republican Rodney Davis. "How do you balance someone getting to go boating against being able to get barges full of soybeans and corn out to feed the world? As it stands today, we can't balance those." Rep. Davis stakes his Metro East claim as a regional player By Robert Koenig • Feb 27, 2013 This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 27, 2013 - WASHINGTON – Six weeks after realizing his dream of becoming a congressman, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis ushered a visitor into his office and motioned for him to take a seat on the government-issue sofa. Asked how he is settling into life in Washington, Davis quipped, "You're sitting on my bed!" Enyart and Plummer compete in high-stakes battle for Illinois' 12th District seat By Jason Rosenbaum • Oct 4, 2012 This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Oct. 4, 2012 - If any evidence is needed that the battle for Illinois' 12th congressional district House seat is a high-pressure, high-stakes affair, look no further than a debate last month in Marion. The meeting between three candidates for the Metro East seat – Democrat Bill Enyart, Republican Jason Plummer and Green Party nominee Paula Bradshaw – quickly descended into a war of words about the candidates' socioeconomic backgrounds and truthfulness.


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I was asking my friend what he is planning to do for his birthday and he told me he thought birthdays were kinda stupid. The more I thought about it the more I agreed. So while waiting for my stupid bus to take me to my stupid college, I typed this out. Now I'm posting it, my bus is here, okay bye.
Hey you! Birthday Boy.
You're one year old. It's your birthday. Your parents have called every relative of theirs(equal numbers from dad's and mom's sides) ,a number of office friends who'll remind you of this years later, the entire apartment (and all their relatives also). There are huge Mickey mouse cakes, uncomfortable, pointy hats with rubber twines that cut into your grandad's triple chins and neck fat, and atleast three handheld video cameras. Everyone's having a great time. You, on the other hand, still shit your pants and lack the mental development to even understand that watery poopoo not equal to sambar rice, let alone appreciate the love and feel special. You cry, puke, and cry some more.
You're eight years old. Your best friend that you absolutely love(in a friendly way, don't mistake) just had his birthday party in pizza hut. There were party games, return gifts(wtf), and ball pits. Also pizza. You ask your parents to throw you a big party like that. They politely ask you to go back to sucking on your thumb and buy you the same Mickey mouse cake. Three friends turn up, you know it's because they are Mickey mouse fans. You hate your parents, Mickey mouse, and your bestfriend(in a friendly way,don't mistake). You throw a tantrum till they throw a big party for your next birthday. Congrats, your father's one month salary is now spent on balls(for pizza hut). forty kids turn up this year. You know about ten of them. They all expect return gifts(wtf) Welcome to the real world.
You're seventeen now. You are in twelfth grade, have a horrible haircut, and shave seven times a week for absolutely no reason. You have planned surprise parties for all your friends so that they'll throw one for you. You expect something big, they have to spend atleast 5K for you to break even. It's tough business, these birthdays. Three friends turn up at your place. They got you a cake. What it's not is costly; what it is is butterscotch(yuck). You act pleasantly surprised though you're neither pleasant nor surprised. You feel disappointed. You feel lonely. You feel like the opposite of special. You post a photo on Facebook and get some likes. Your self esteem gets a boost but doesn't learn that pride cometh before the fall. A photo of your classmate's new nail polish gets more likes. You tell yourself it's because she is a girl. You tell yourself it's the wrong shade of pink for her. You tell yourself that people would care if you put nailpolish too. But at the same time you wave your self-esteem bye-bye.
You're twenty. You're in college. You've tried and tried and finally become cool by brute force. You have a 'gang' that insists that birthdays must be spent by accelerating the death of your liver. Fleeting happiness comes with the first bottle, half your friends pass out on the second, the rest leave after the third. You sit there silently suffering from existential crisis. You try and fail to come to terms with the only identity you have: A mediocre nihilist. Afraid to care. You still don't feel special. You wonder what everyone celebrates year after year. You decide that birthdays are stupid.
Hey you. Happy birthday.


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Fall fruit adds a twist and replacing mayo with low-fat yogurt makes it a little more healthy. This is great for leftover chicken.Submitted by SHAUGHNA_S
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Cool, refreshing, and great for you!
Fruit and yogurt blended into a thick drink, perfect for a healthy breakfast.Submitted by JLM2008
A very delicious variation on chicken salad. Using Dijon and honey in the dressing make the difference. It's great to make a whole batch and just eat on it all week. Super crunchy, super good, you'll want to serve this at all your brunches and lunches. Submitted by ANNETTEBELISLE
Fast Food Quality Burritos From HomeSubmitted by CHAIRLIFT
I love to make these ahead of time and keep them frozen for an easy breakfast or snack!Submitted by CLEMING
For a quick, low calorie meal, try these! They are filling and fulfilling. I chop up the veggies on Sunday (or Monday a.m.) for the week.Submitted by JENNYC8
I LOVE farm eggs, so no egg whites just plain farm eggs, a full Joseph's Heart Healthy pita (only 60 calories for a whole one) and some flavor!Submitted by RUTHIE0205
Lots of fruit and fiber to start your day!Submitted by CALDUNC
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was amazed by the protien and calories per pancakes when I typed in this old family recipe (from 1950's betty crocker!)Submitted by SOMETHING2DO
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Better regulation has not helped sales of structured products
The supervision of structured products has improved in recent years, but investors aren't aware of many of the changes.
The supervision of structured products has improved in recent years, but investors aren't aware of many of the changes.
Activity in the retail structured products market has fallen despite improvements in regulatory oversight - a fact that suggests investors are unaware of how well they are protected, according to Jean-Marc Michelet, chief executive of asset management company Eurinvest Partners.
"It is especially bizarre that the activity has been going down while regulation has been improving a lot. We have better protection today than before. Maybe when the final investor understands that he is better protected today than before, we will see the reverse," said Michelet, speaking at the Structured Products Europe conference in London.
Other speakers agreed, noting that many investors are unaware of the regulatory changes that are coming into force in the structured products space.
"In the UK, a lot of this regulation is simply alien to a lot of investors. Based on discussions we have with advisers, the end-clients are simply unaware of this regulation. They have never heard of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive or Ucits or the Retail Distribution Review for that matter," said Nicholas Sorensen, vice-president in the asset and wealth management group at Deutsche Bank. It is up to the industry to inform investors about the changes, he added.
Not everyone felt that the decline in activity was due to a lack of awareness among retail investors, however.
"If you look at it from the point of view of the compliance side of it or the distributor that tries to keep track of it, then it is highly confusing," said Thomas Wulf, secretary-general of Eusipa, a trade body for the structured retail investment industry. "You would probably shy away from doing anything that could potentially infringe with any of those [regulations] that come up."


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First crack in Venezuela strike
Oil tanker pilots are going back to work, the first crack in the seven-week-old strike.
Oil tanker pilots in western Venezuela have ended a seven-week-old strike. The move appears to be the first crack in a protest that has crippled the world's sixth-largest oil exporter.
The end of the strike should make it easier to export crude from the western Lake Maracaibo region, which pumps half the country's oil.
The strike was part of an oil industry action intended to force President Hugo Chavez from power.
Thousands of other oil workers remain on strike.
The labour action has slashed Venezuelan oil exports to one-fifth of normal levels and helped push oil prices to two-year highs.


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For the last 6 years, a bit over really, I have tormented myself about how I am 'getting it wrong' with regards to parenting. When I was pregnant, I agonised about taking folic acid, drinking the odd diet coke, how I was going to give birth, keeping healthy, keep fit, not doing too much. It was never ending and that was before any baby was even born!
Then when first one, then another arrived, there was a whole new set of worries. Most of them hinged around playing with them enough, buying the right toys, would having a sibling be damaging for them, did I do enough craft, enough outings, visit enough people, have enough playdates, swimming, music. It has been exhausting!!
I wanted to do all these crafts, be a Mum who achieved fun all the time, teach them to cook, make sure they can ride bicycles, plant stuff in the garden, grow our own veg, be loving and happy all the time, sing songs and cuddle all day long.
I beat myself up endlessly because most of the time in the early days, just getting to a doctors appointment, was the most stressful event, which took up every minute. Throw in a mega dose of post natal depression and I was often snappy, and fraught and always guilty.
The other day, I had a major realisation. I have been feeling all this angst about what I didn't do when they were younger, but hang on, they are still young. There is plenty of time for all of the above, after all, my Mum didn't teach me everything in a few years, in fact, I'm still learning from her now, as a Mother myself!
So I consciously made an effort to stop, and instead, celebrated what I have done with them. The other day after school, it was drizzly and the kids were a bit tired. We were low on ingredients as I, (yet again!), hadn't got around to ordering a shop, and I'd worked out that we could make cheese and onion quiche and roast potatoes.
So we did. I got them both on chairs at the counter and we made pastry from scratch, they cracked eggs, grated cheese and peeled and chopped the potatoes. I taught them about par-boiling, collecting rosemary and sage from the garden, and they loved it. When we ate it, they were so proud of themselves and it was absolutely delicious. I felt on top of the world and felt like I'd achieved something massive, and so did they. I also got to write a 'Wow voucher' for my daughter to take into school to further celebrate her helpfulness.
The realisation that I had the next day, was that I wouldn't actually have been able to do that when they were younger, they wouldn't have listened, would have thrown stuff around, they weren't ready. I did try, but results were messy, disastrous and disappointing. I've been tormenting myself for not having spent every minute of every day doing stuff like this, but actually, we have so much time to do these things, years and years of stories and drawings and baking and growing stuff that I'd not even considered in my haste to berate myself about the past.
I've been trying to do everything and live up to my 'perfect mother' expectations and actually, that is totally unnecessary. I'm not even going to blame pinterest for my unrealistic view of how life should be, it's actually a brilliant resource but it's not something I need to aspire to at all times.
Will I be doing such an amazing, creative session every day? Of course not. In fact, the very next day, they were both completely exhausted and so watched telly for most of the afternoon. And that is fine too. The unbelievable pressure we put on ourselves is just crazy. Some days are super duper, fun packed, happy, Mary Poppins-esque days. Some days are not, I'm working, busy, grumpy, the house needs tidying, they have to play by themselves.
And that's ok!! I'm definitely going to be cutting myself more slack from now on, and not wasting another moment fretting about something I can do nothing about. The past! Having battled with PND and Anxiety for so many years, I'm now learning to channel Elsa and just Let It Go!


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The patent system…added the fuel of interest to the fire of genius, in the discovery and production of new and useful things
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IP Theory, the Center for IP Research's online, peer-edited, open-access intellectual property law publication, has recently released the first episode of its new podcast, Fire of Genius.
Fire of Genius brings scholars, practitioners, policy makers, and students together to discuss the latest research and happenings in the world of law, technology, and intellectual property as a whole.
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I will admit I didn't use everything that was given to us, but that is because I was able to adapt We Choose Virtues to fit our family better. The first thing we did was use the Family Character Assessment. Sebastian, my 5 year old son, and I did this together. He was surprisingly honest about himself and the areas he needed to improve. According to Sebastian, we needed to start with perseverance, self-control, and obedience.
|Sebastian doesn't particularly like to color, but he did color the first page of the coloring book. Kaelyn, my 2 year old daughter, enjoyed coloring the pictures of the kids.
The first virtue we worked on was Perseverance. Along with the Bible hero story and memory verse, we bolstered the concept by reading other stories for perseverance. We read the tortoise and the hare as well as By My Brother's Side by Tiki and Ronde Barber and The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper. These stories helped to explain the concept a little better than just the Bible verse and story alone. Another thing that helped with this concept was reminding Sebastian of the Tae Kwon Do training he had taken. We talked about the difficulties he had with some of the exercises the instructors asked him to do. We talked about how he kept working on it and he improved in the exercises. This is the basic way we worked on the virtues. We used the flashcards as memory devices for the verses and stories. The kids enjoyed the pictures and Sebastian didn't feel that this was "school" which is always a good thing.
We Choose Virtues has many more offerings besides the coloring book and flash cards that I used. They have posters, parenting cards for more ways to work on the virtues, achievement charts and awards, as well as a number of kits. The Virtue Flashcards are $14.99 at We Choose Virtues but if you are interested in purchasing the cards or any of the other items they offer, they has two great coupon codes for you to use! HOME20 is good through the end of April 2013 and gives you 20% off the Homeschool Kit. VIRTUE15 is a 15% discount off any of their items (kits, a la cart, AND sale items).
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Oh, I did everything I was told to do.
Everything everyone says or thinks you're supposed to do.
But, ama-sa.
I'm still bleeding your blood out
Spilling myself for nothing on the carpet.
Can you help?
Sticks and stone could break these bones,
But who's the one to throw?
Those without thorns
barbs in and underneath their skin.
Whoever hasn't ever felt the burn
from the poisoned drugs we're swimming in.
Have you drown yourself in sorrow yet?
How does the pity feel?
Worse than hate or regret.
So hit me in the stomach
and I'll quit this belly-aching.
Reference god and men's genitalia
You know I'm sure to bow down
A good girl to play along.
Tug this chain and get the good ones moving.
Crack a whip and brand a scar.
This horse has a few more feet left in 'er.
The violence, the hatred of you
stirs in me the violence of a millenia.
Of ages and histories,
risen and fallen.
The aggressive anger of the bared teeth
of a people with a cut-down power.
My fight like lightbulbs
has all burned out.
I'm ash and crimson dust
at the feet of another vindictive dictator
I'm supposed to feel sorry for.
Do you fight with violence — bittersweet
and prick the bottoms of your victims feet
with poison needles that only sting when they stand too high?
I bet you had those guidelines handed down to you.
Have you inherited a world you like?
Is this earth the earth you thought?
Have you dipped a finger into your blood
and tasted the chemical demise?
Do you feel your roots going dry?
Have you even tried?
Images of a blood red moon
in my constellar arrangement
bleed planetary dust of atoms and a muse.
The words fuel madness
in a metaphorical sense
outside of the ring of your possible experiences.
I'm glad as gods you don't understand.
You never did.
You never will.
Never heard but snatches of the words
with sounds attached to them.
My closure is a wall against a flood.
I'm only ever holding judgement back.
You have not been judged,
have not been cleared,
will not come out clean.
But wash your hands again, again, again. Please.
I have clean waters ready for you to ruin.
I have rotten flesh and meat and blood.


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The Oklahoma City Thunder play their first road game in the NBA Playoffs on Thursday night in Memphis, and after losing to the Grizzlies at home in Game 2, OKC knows what they need to do better to take back the home court advantage.
The Thunder's stars, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, both had tough shooting nights in the Game 2 loss, and the Thunder's bench was outplayed by the Grizzlies.
Memphis is hoping their defensive effort can continue in Game 3 to give them the series lead.
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Historical Costume Ideas
If you're looking to get some inspiration for your next great costume idea, sometimes it's best to look to the past. History is bound to repeat itself, and Historical Costumes are always a popular theme no matter what year it is. Here's a quick rundown of our favorite costumes in this theme that you can use to get the look you want.
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Egyptian Costumes
The Age of the Pharaohs is probably the most ancient era that gets a lot of attention in the costume department. Royal ancient Egyptians were known for their love of gold jewelry, flowing garments, and for being one of the earliest civilizations to make use of makeup – all of which make it a great theme for costume ideas. We'd also like to take a moment to share with you the greatest usage of Egyptian themed costumes ever recorded (if you know anyone who isn't into pro wrestling, there's no way that clip won't change their mind).
None of our Egyptian costumes will lend its wearer the completely legitimate hypnosis skills and even more legitimate dance moves exhibited in the video above, but they all look great. Pharaoh costumes let you rule your Halloween with the might of the Great Sphinx, and Cleopatra costumes are an awesome sexy costume idea for women. There are tons of variations on this idea, too, all infinitely accessorize-able with gold shoes, asp-like armbands, and more.
Of course, Egyptian costumes are also known for their importance in the world of classic horror. The Mummy, starring Boris Karloff, was released in 1932 and gave us one of the most iconic movie monsters of all time. Linen wraps and bandages are pretty simple to imitate on your own, but there are always more complicated variations to be made. Cleo de Nile from Monster High is a character that combines the mummy and Egyptian queen looks into one costume.
Click here to browse all Egyptian and Mummy Costumes on BuyCostumes.
Ancient Greek and Roman Costumes
Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome were obviously two different cultures, but there is a lot of overlap. The two did exist around the same period, circa 7th Century B.C. to 7th Century A.D., and are often grouped as the age of "Classical Antiquity." Plus, nobody at a costume party in the year 2015 is going to dissect the historicity of your costume on that level, anyway. (We're a costume shop, not a university.)
Anywho, we've found that sometimes, bed sheet togas just aren't good enough. If you want to live the legit Greek lifestyle, you're going to need something better. Don't just live like a king – live like a god. The Greek goddess Athena is an excellent choice for women, and you can just as easily pass it off as Aphrodite, Hera, Artemis, or any other mythological deity. Guys can dress like the Roman Emperor Caesar, who wasn't a god, but definitely acted like one (until the whole murder thing happened). Gladiators, Centurions, and other ancient fighters – especially that lovable Leonidas scamp from Sparta – all make excellent costumes that anyone can enjoy.
Click here to browse all Greek and Roman Costumes on BuyCostumes.
Pilgrim and Colonial Costumes
Next up in our historical costume timeline are the 17th and 18th Centuries – specifically, the American Pilgrims and the Colonial era. Obviously, Pilgrim costumes are really best suited for Thanksgiving, but there's no reason they can't function equally as well for Halloween. This is America, dangit. Besides, Pilgrim hats are all the rage now, thanks to Pharrell.
As for Colonial costumes, that's more of a Fourth of July thing. Ben Franklin and George Washington were both founding fathers, but we're really just more interested in those sweet powdered wigs. The 1700s is also the time period in which Assassin's Creed III took place, which technically makes Connor fair game for Revolutionary War reenactments.
Also, as long we're on the subject of the Americas, we should give a mention to Civil War costumes, too. We're well aware that the majority of hardcore Civil War reenactors typically make their own period clothing from scratch, but these more than suffice for the casual enthusiast or for those looking for an old-timey Halloween costume. Plus, thanks to movies like Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and just general assortments of weird stuff on the Internet, Honest Abe has been given new life as an always-applicable Halloween costume option. Zombify your Abraham Lincoln costume with some makeup and fake blood, or give the same treatment to Robert E. Lee and a horde of Confederate soldiers — that'll really give a new meaning to "the South will rise again" (by the way, we can't believe that wasn't used for the Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies tagline).
Click here to browse all Colonial Soldier & Civil War Outfits on BuyCostumes.
Medieval and Renaissance Costumes
With summer coming up, more and more Renaissance fairs are starting to enter their peak seasons, and if you live in an area that's pretty warm year-round, chances are you've already heard of, seen, or been to one around you. Renaissance fairs and Medieval festivals are the reason why Renaissance costumes are probably the most widespread and most popular time period as far as historical costumes go.
From a strictly historical standpoint, the Medieval Era (also known as the Middle Ages) and the Renaissance Era are really two distinct time periods with distinct fashions – the former consisted of the few centuries immediately preceding the latter. However, lots of Renfaires either use the two terms in conjunction with one another, or interchangeably, anyway. When it comes to just stepping out and having some fun wearing costumes, what's a couple hundred years between friends, anyways?
Whether you're a knight in shining armor readying to steel yourself for a contest of jousting, or you'd rather see yourself among the common folk and barmaids at the Renaissance feast, our collection of Renaissance costumes has something for you. If you want to learn more about Renaisssance faires, Renaissance costumes, and what people actually wore during the Renaissance period, we probably can't explain it any better than we already have. This article has everything you need to know.
Click here to browse all Medieval and Renaissance Costumes on BuyCostumes.
If you liked this post and want to see more like it, tell us which costume themes you want us to talk about next! Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @BuyCostumes, or on our Facebook page. Check us out on Pinterest for more costume ideas, too.
Click here to browse the complete collection of Historical costumes on BuyCostumes.


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4 exhibitors brought 9 animals to this years show. The weather was fine and everyone in good spirits.
The first class saw 3 senior males forward. They were a wide age range and judge Victor Cambell had a tough job. 1st Swanthorpe Ozymandias -
No junior males were forward and unfortunately only 1 cow from P. Mellor, Prestwood Winnie.
The senior heifer class had 4 entries. 1st place was awarded to C & M Ball with Curraghnakeely Pandora, 2nd Place to Blackwell and Froud with Challow Hill Clodagh, 3rd and 4th place to E. Miller with Swanthorpe Rosemary and Rosa Lee.
Junior heifer only had 1 entry from Blackwell and Froud, Challow Hill Daimhin.
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Flood relief summit news
There's an extended video report over at KSTP, along with a shorter print story Flood relief summit held in Winona:
Congressman Tim Walz held a summit in Winona Friday to clear up confusion about flood relief options.
He gathered representatives from every state and federal agency to help in the recovery process. Mayors and other local leaders attended the summit.
"We want to do whatever we can to make sure information is out there so folks can utilize the process if at all possible," said Rushford Mayor Les Ladewig. . . .
Stir it up: union launches drive to equip flood victims' home kitchens
Hotel & Restaurant workers host drive to restock kitchens for flood survivors Oct. 31-Nov. 2, at UNITE HERE Local 21 office, 105 N. Broadway, Rochester
Two and a half months after flood waters swept through Southeastern Minnesota, our neighbors are recovering—and many are preparing to return to their homes.
As they repair their homes, clean up their yards and continue their recovery, our neighbors are looking forward to preparing home-cooked meals in their own kitchens. But before dinners are served, survivors would welcome a little help restocking their kitchens.
And the members of Rochester's Hotel & Restaurant Workers union (UNITE HERE Local 21) know what a huge task that can be. So they're stirring up a little help themselves, by offering their building as a collection point for donations of new and gently used kitchen equipment.
From Wednesday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov. 2, you can bring kitchen items to the UNITE HERE Local 21 office at 105 N. Broadway, Rochester. Donations will be accepted from 8 AM to 5 PM, all three days. Please enter via the back parking lot door; push the buzzer and someone will buzz you in. Place items in the boxes in the meeting room on the right.
Call Southeast Minnesota Labor Council staffer Liz McLoone, 507-254-9249, if you need to schedule a time to deliver your contributions.
Items needed are new or gently used:
• Pots/Pans
• Silverware
• Dishes
• Baking Pans
• Cookie Sheets
• Mixing Bowls
• Spatulas
• General Utensils
• Toasters
• Microwaves
• Coffee Makers
• Electronic Mixers
• Crock Pots
• Measuring Cups
This event is sponsored by the Southeast Minnesota Area Labor Council (SEALC), which serves 34,000 union members in 16 counties. For information on the SEALC, please call President Laura Askelin, at 651-238-5334.
Netroots: reflections on better representation
Finally, pesky WSU grad D.J. Danielson looks at a letter in the Red Wing Republican Eagle scolding his current representative John Kline, in Letter: Kline, GOP should fund children, not war, then contrasts Kline's attitude toward holding public meetings:
Reading this letter coupled with the news that Tim Walz plans to hold another town hall meeting with constituents makes me wonder when and if Kline ever intends to hold one.
At the meeting in Winona last weekend, Walz made it clear to the attendees that that type of gathering is one of the most fundamental principles of democracy.
"I would argue it's a requirement of our citizenship to engage in these discussions," Walz told the crowd. "I would also argue that it's a requirment of the job in representing you. It's critically important that I provide a forum that has as easy and unrestricted access as possible to air your points of view and your concerns."
Kline's record of constituent outreach is anything but "easy" or "unrestricted" to constituents. When Kline does invite citizen input the medium is usually a "tele-townhall meeting" which is by its nature restricted. If Walz is able to provide stellar constituent service after fewer than 11 months in office, why does Kline continue to lack in that department?
Go read the whole thing at IHDA; DJ was a resident of the First when Walz was elected. Fellow WSU grad Jason Bauman posts on a new development of Rochester's DM & E saga in Mayo Clinic calls for review of Canadian Pacific's DM&E purchase.


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Often people tell me that risotto is one of those things they order at a restaurant, because it's just too hard to make. I'm here to tell you that risotto is amazingly easy to make, it's exceptionally versatile (my sister has been known to make a champagne lobster risotto) and while it does take some dedicated stirring time, it's always worth it (and then you can control what goes in it!)
So while I was going to blog about a dessert tonight, two things happened…I didn't feel like baking the lemon glaze cake I had planned (sorry…I'll do it soon…promise) and I made risotto.
I usually make some type of vegetable plus x risotto, and today was no different. I made a butternut squash, shrimp and spinach risotto. Here's what you'll need (remember, you can add pretty much anything);
2 cups arborio rice
3 tbl olive oil
A good glug of crisp white wine
1/2 stick of butter
4-6 cups of chicken stock
1 cup frozen shrimp, thawed
1 cup frozen butternut squash
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tea pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Here's what you'll need to do;
Add olive oil to pan that is on medium heat. Add rice and stir to coat with oil. Add wine and stir slowly until all liquid is almost incorporated. Add butter (This is a great time to have your child help, the pan is not too hot, Zara likes to stir and add things) and 1 cup of chicken stock and stir once again until it's incorporated. This is what you need to do until rice is almost cooked through (about 30 minutes). Then add butternut squash and stir with some additional stock until squash is warmed through. Then add shrimp and do the same. When rice is no longer crunchy and barely al dente, add spinach until wilted. Take off heat and stir in cheese. I find that my child has never said no to this dish, it's cheesy rice…and you can modify to make this without cheese or butter if needed. Want to know how? Ask me!
Plate in a bowl. The risotto should hold form in the bowl and just barely start to settle. Top with some lemon zest and some pepper. I find since you add chicken stock and cheese, there is no need for additional salt (it's in the stock and cheese!)
Enjoy! (Not the best picture, I know…)


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Browsing Asanti's library by herself was Sal's new favorite hobby. She had never seen a place like this, though it reminded her most of a moldy old library relatives had shown her in Savannah, Georgia, with humidity-damaged first editions of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Gone With the Wind and A Christmas Carol.
Her team kept suggesting she should relax between missions. She really didn't need to be at headquarters sitting around, they said, why didn't she enjoy Rome when she had the chance? But in a city where she didn't speak the language and had few—all right, the number was closer to zero—friends, Sal had nothing to do. There was only so long she could read, listen to music, and lie over Skype to friends in America about her life in Rome. At least here in the library she could learn something, or maybe run into a team member and have a real conversation.
Sal used to think stakeouts were bad. Lots of sitting in cars that reeked of cigarettes, lots of shitty coffee, lots of fattening foods. Five minutes of action. Then more sitting.
This job thankfully didn't involve sitting around in cars, but waiting for demon attacks made stakeouts feel like bird-watching—which, to be fair, Sal also hated.
And the waiting. The waiting made her as tense as a guitar string—Sal would definitely be an E string—her spine taut and tingly, ready to spring into action. But when there was no action, the tension became exhausting.
Griping about boredom did, however, allow her to pointedly not think about Liam.
Her stormy emotions after their night together had nearly been overwhelming. Liam left quietly in the night, much to Sal's relief. The sex had been phenomenal, no doubt about that. Both times. But had she been with him just because he was the only person on the team she could relate to? And had he been drawn to her for the same reason? He clearly had some issues with Grace, the only other member of the team close to his age that he could maybe have something in common with.
Then there was the question of his faith. Liam was no priest, and they'd never talked much about faith beyond his jokes and the job's requirements, but in the dark bedroom she'd seen his body covered with ecclesiastical tattoos, saints and knots and thorns and blood. What did that mean? Could the man who'd marked himself like that walk away from casual sex with healthy feelings? Sal did not look forward to that conversation. Or any conversation, really. Perhaps if she pretended nothing had happened, he would too.
Sal browsed Asanti's books, careful to keep to the open area of the library and not edge into the locked rooms where the seriously dangerous books were kept. She couldn't help but think it would be fascinating to go into the forbidden rooms, but she had enough to keep her busy in the allowed section.
She thought of them as Asanti's books, which seemed odd. They definitely didn't belong to the archivist; if anything they were closer to her prisoners than her children. But Asanti seemed to have a different view of the books than the others. As far as Sal was concerned, there was only one way to look at these horror movie props that had complicated, ruined, and taken so many lives.
Wandering the library, Sal tried to determine what ancient language the books were written in. Then she would try to figure out Asanti's cataloging system. Sometimes books with the same languages were shelved together. One section consisted entirely of green books of the same shape, like an ancient encyclopedia set. Another had one shelf holding books, and then the shelf underneath was empty, and then the third shelf had books again, and the next shelf was empty.
Not all the books were shelved, either. Stacks of books, some of them eight feet high, created labyrinthine walkways, making Sal feel very young as she lost herself among the strange books. She wished Asanti would give her some hints as to what these books were, but as much as the team encouraged her to relax in the off hours, they each seemed pretty busy with their own things, all the time.
Asanti seemed to be in the library whenever Sal was in there. Despite telling anecdotes of her large family, she didn't appear to see them much. Surely she had her own place, but Sal had never heard about it. Menchú was always bustling about looking very busy on his way to or from something. Grace was simply Not There; Sal only saw her when they had a mission or a meeting. Liam constantly seemed to be searching for one thing or another online. Busy people. And then there was Sal.
As if she heard Sal's lonely thinking, Asanti entered the library, swearing loudly in French. Sal assumed it was swearing, based on the vehemence and the stomping. She began to rummage through her desk drawers, fishing out a dull pencil and making notes on a scrap of paper.
"I can't understand French, but I have the feeling I should be offended," Sal said mildly as she emerged from the stacks. "Is everything...


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Three concepts that can describe my personality and values best are as follows: tenacious, resourceful and team player. As concerns the first characteristic, I believe it is very important in all spheres of life. Being tenacious helps me to stay focused on my goal and find creative avenues for achieving it. Initial failure rarely discourages me: even if I fail at first, I continue striving to accomplish what I have set to accomplish. However, tenacity should not be mistaken for obstinacy. I am sure it is possible to be goal-oriented and strong-willed while remaining flexible and versatile. Tenacity is a characteristic that comes in handy at work, in school and in any other setting. I am sure it will help me to stay meaningfully engaged in the life of the Boston University community. For instance, I plan to participate actively in various sporting activities.
Here success is impossible without tenacity. Playing on a team, defending the name of one's university in national competitions, requires hours, days and months of exhausting exercise and preparation. I have always found it helpful to visualize my goal, constantly and in smallest detail: positive thinking keeps me focused and motivated.
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While the first two characteristics described me as an individual, the last concept applies to my interactions with others. I have always been of the opinion that individual accomplishment is important, but the greatest things are done in teams. Therefore, I am often described as a helpful and cooperative team member. Whether it is a team preparing a project for class or an ice hockey team, working together is of paramount importance. There are some values teamwork should be based on; they are respect, mutuality and empathy. Perhaps living by these values made my interactions with peers so enjoyable and non-confrontational.
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Aero Coverage of POR and CONUS
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Operation Deep Freeze 2014
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Inmarsat Aero-P ACARS Multi-Channel Decoder
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NOAA HRPT Weather Satellites
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TerreStar-1 on S-Band
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X-Band System is Operational
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UH ups the sports ante — by $160 million
UH ups the sports ante — by $160 million
New football stadium, upgrade to Hofheinz part of Tier One vision
The University of Houston placed a hefty bet on its future in college athletics on Thursday, unveiling a $160 million plan to upgrade its football and basketball facilities.
The athletic department made a presentation to the board of regents on Saturday and received the go-ahead to pursue the $120 million construction of a football facility to replace Robertson Stadium and a $40 million renovation of Hofheinz Pavilion.
The football stadium, which would be built at the existing Robertson site, would seat 40,000 and be expandable to 50,000-plus. The basketball facility renovation would include the addition of practice facilities for the men's and women's teams and feature a seating capacity of 8,593.
"Clearly, it's a vision," UH athletic director Mack Rhoades said. "But we're committed to making it happen."
The vision is the result of a nearly four-month feasibility study conducted by architectural powerhouse AECOM. The study, which is not entirely complete, is approximately 500 pages and cost approximately $250,000. The UH plan comes to light in the midst of radical realignment that has changed the face of the Big 12, Pac 10 and Big Ten conferences. UH, which played in four Cotton Bowls and reached three Final Fours while it was in the Southwest Conference, has been in Conference USA since 1996.
"The projects are critical, period, whether we're talking about conference realignment or not," Rhoades said. "We've really been focused on making ourselves better, making us a program that can compete on a national level. That's where we're headed.
"We're a member of Conference USA right now. We're honored to be in Conference USA. But we're also always going to look to better ourselves. We truly believe you don't wait for opportunity; you make opportunity."
Time to raise the money
A completion date of the projects, which have the blessing of UH chancellor and president Renu Khator, is uncertain. Rhoades said the school will spend the next 12 months raising the money to finance the construction. The projected construction time for the football stadium would be 18 months, though Rhoades said it is possible to complete the project without missing a season. That would allow the Dynamo to play out their next two seasons at Robertson while awaiting the completion of a new soccer stadium.
Multiple people familiar with the project said UH has had preliminary discussions with the Texans about using Reliant Stadium as a temporary home for the football team if necessary. UH football coach Kevin Sumlin said that once he became privy to where the planning was headed, "It's been kind of hard keeping my mouth shut.
"It's about a vision from the top," Sumlin said. "What you see here is Dr. Khator and Mack Rhoades putting our university and our athletic department in the best possible position they can. "
The master plan for the football stadium calls for 650 club seats, 200 loge box seats and 22 luxury suits. The east side of the stadium would have a complex housing a UH Hall of Fame, locker room and game facilities and academic and meeting spaces. Another of the features of the new stadium, which costs $13 million more than a renovation of Robertson would have, is retaining the view of what Rhoades calls "one of the most dynamic skylines in the country."
"It's a commitment to the coaches," said former UH quarterback Ken Bailey, the chairman of the stadium fund-raising committee. "It's a commitment to the student-athletes who come to the University of Houston. It's a commitment to our alumni. And it's a commitment to anybody else out there in the world that the University of Houston is going to regain its glory days. "
The price tag on a new basketball arena: $70 million. Because of the generous spacing inside of Hofheinz, UH could renovate the building for $30 million less and have two practice courts, office suites for the men's and women's basketball and women's volleyball programs, a sports performance center, sports medicine clinic and team academic/film rooms.
"It changes everything," UH women's basketball coach Todd Buchanan said. "It puts us on a level playing field with a lot of the entities within the state of Texas along with anybody in the entire country. It gives us the resources to recruit and compete."
Naming rights key
A major component of the funding would be naming rights. The school projects a possible $30 million in naming rights for the football stadium, with another possible $55 million coming from ancillary naming rights. The school's projections call for $15 million in naming rights for the basketball arena and another $15 million in ancillary naming rights.
"Hopefully, what it does is it excites people," Rhoades said. "It excites them that there's a new vision for the athletic department. "
Mission accomplished, as far as CBS announcer and UH alum Jim Nantz is concerned. Nantz calls the university, which is making a push for Tier One status academically and athletically, "an unpolished gem," adding, "It's time we shine a light on it."