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NHL may come knocking on Winnipegs Door
Many outside of Winnipeg were under the wrong impression of why the city lost its NHL team. It was not due to lack of fan support, but rather escalating salaries, and an ownership group that simply "fell into" ownership of club. Looking at finances now, that seems pretty obvious.
Even if the CBA turns out in favor of the Owners, a long lockout will likely spell the end of some of the Southern U.S franchises, possibly opening the door to at least two Canadian cities. Eight years ago, Winnipeg averaged 13,100 fans, but Winnipeg Enterprises owned most sources of revenue, AND charged the hockey team rent! It was pretty difficult to maintain a Pro team under those cir*****stances.
With the brand new MTS Centre, capable of housing between 15,100 and 16,000 fans, Gary Bettman, has apparently given his blessing to MTS Centre as fully capable of housing NHL Hockey. The owner, Mark Chipman, also owner of the AHL Manitoba Moose, also has not ruled out the NHL, providing the CBA works out. Plus, he owns all sources of revenue.***
For those unaware of just how awesome this new arena truly is, or are still stuck on the idea Winnipeg cannot get the NHL back, see below. An 18,000 to 22,000 seat arena, is not the "rule" for NHL Hockey. Most of these arena's, not all, but most do not fill even close to capacity.
The players and other staff have a private entrance from which players can access Eaton Place parking. This access is right outside the home team dressing quarters.
With regards to home dressing rooms, there is top notch, digital video amenities for tape study, huge showering stalls, a player lounge, two exercise facilities, coaching offices, equipment rooms, doctor's room and of course the main dressing area.
The vistors dressing areas are perhaps the most stunning. There are two separate visitors dressing facilities. Add to that another basic dressing room for kids teams (or intermission entertainment)
Other lower features include massive kitchen facilities that cater a majority of the building, referee rooms, one large press/media lounge with endless computer ports and TVs, four performer dressing rooms that can also be turned into one gigantic backstage facility for the bigger acts, a distinct hi-tech broadcast facility for TV networks, and a large storage space for basketball flooring and floor seating for concerts.
The Main Concourse
The primary concourse level consists of more-than-adequate space for movement. The concessions are tucked and out of the way on all four corners of the concourse, & MTSC has 28 exits for convenience. There is Moxies Grill, a Tim Horton's, Quiznos and the team store as well as other well-known food amenities.
Club Seating and Lounge
This is a very unique and stand-out feature of the building. The club lounge (below the seating bowl bar) has a huge bar with 14 beers on tap along with an adjacent kitchen which is self-contained. People can come early and enjoy the great food before and after the game. Above the lounge from two staircases is the seating bowl bar which again has a full bar and incredible views of the game. There is also a mezzanine for members to mingle before, during or after the game.
The Suite Level
It is one of the closest, if not the closest, suite holders can get to the action in any arena in the NHL. They are carpeted and have the beachwood look, while including a 27″ TV for replay and a sink, fridge and ample closet and cupboard space. Washrooms for suite holders are at each corner of a full-ring hallway that self-contains the members.
The Press Boxes
The press box is high and into the trusses of MTSC, much like Winnipeg Arena which most media personnel would agree is ideal. Access is gained via elevators located at the end of the press box where there is also a press common room.
The Scoreboard, Power Ring and Seating Bowl
Modelled after the Xcel Energy Center's board, it boasts a 12mm pixel resolution (many are 24mm which is half the quality). I am told only Houston and San Antonio have better resolutions for their scoreboard screens at 8mm. It is crystal clear. There are large 16×9 aspect screens on all four sides and 12 other smaller screens for advertising and score keeping.
The "Power Ring" was completely installed and runs loops of custom images and graphical tricks.
The entire ceiling is covered with special drooping banners made of a material for acoustics. Once in the seating bowl it is like you are in a living room. Your voice does not resonate, nor do you hear the sounds of heating vents or anything like that. It is tight. It will be loud in this place!
Every seat is padded, which also helps acoustics. The scoreboard and sound system (JBL) are both controlled by a separate room.
The Main Entrance
The Portage Avenue entrance is obviously the stand-out. It has one of the two major TicketMaster outlets and Will-Call booths in the building as well as nifty decorative banners, colorful lighting schemes, beautiful brick and glass and connected high level walkways. There are escalators and staircases to get to each of the three tiers and the sky-walk system. The building, on the outside, is absolutely beautiful.
I believe it will not be long before the NHL comes knocking on Winnipegs door.
18 Responses to NHL may come knocking on Winnipegs Door
i would love to have the jets back. the early 80's logo was the best.
one thing players have said is that they hate playing in winnipeg because of the weather.
Dreamcatcher sounds like a salesman for the proposed Winnipeg franchise. Either that or someone who has a financial implication in a possible Winnipeg team.
Though the possibility of having another Canadian team is exciting (the second team he's thinking about being Québec?), the only concerns I may have are:
1) Though the Canadian/US dollar differential is quite low now, it's not a given that it will remain so. If things go back towards where they have been for many years, the related problems will come back. Paying a player in US dollars with Canadian income base will make things very difficult for small-market teams. Even Montréal is suffering (though that is partly because of the heavy tax burden it has to bear).
2) One of the present problems with the league is arguably because of the dilution of talent which will certainly affect the QUALITY of play on the ice. On top of that, it probably contributes to the KIND of play we are seeing – a heavy focus on defensive play and a lot of clutching and grabbing of the talented and speedy players in order to 'slow them down'.
So, if the league loses four teams and then expands to two more in Canada, then the hoped-for gain by losing some of the dilution brought about by having 30 teams will be, itself, lost by having to redistribute the lower quality players into those new teams.
So, would it be nice to have Winnipeg and 'Québec' back in the fold? Yes, of course. Would it be good for the NHL? It depends on how many existing franchises fold. (I'm hoping – rather blindly – for about six teams closing down)… We'll see…..
What southern US franchises are in trouble? The only troubled franchise in the US I am aware of is the Pittsburgh Penguins – they're the only one in danger of going out-of-business.
Hmmmm…here are 3 great candidates!
-Karmanos said he has lost $12 million US to $16 million a year since he bought his NHL franchise in 1994
– The Los Angeles Kings Hockey Club will lose $12.5 million this season. Since the current ownership group purchased the team, losses have totaled $108 million
-Panthers reportedly lost $64 million in 2002-03
If teams actually do fold over the course of the lockout, then there should be a 10-year period WITHOUT any teams being added to the league. I'm not sitting here saying that Canada doesn't deserve more teams(two teams in florida AND the LA area is idiotic), but the league is going to need to stabilize and gather whatever strength it can following the lockout.
So i pray to god it is a long time before the league starts knocking on winnipeg's door. If you can't sustain your current size and teams are folding, you shouldn't be adding more teams to the pot in the short term. The health of the major sport leagues is largely due to pool money that they all get a piece of, namely TV for most leagues. The NHL has very little of this revenue, so divying it up doesn't make sense if you don't have to.
Sorry former Jet fans, but I would be relatively shocked if a team appeared there anytime in the near future… especially as a by-product of teams folding.
the problem for the league to consider when looking at the Pens is that the town has been proven to be a great hockeytown during better times. something teams like the devils can't claim… do you really want to kill what could potentially be a strong franchise in a league that should have competitive balance?
The Carolina Hurricanes are owned by a billionaire who can afford to move from one bad market to another. They're not in any danger.
I have never heard that either the Panthers or the Kings are in danger of folding despite their loss claims.
I'm not saying that I want to kill any team. I am disputing the claim of this article that franchises in the southern us are in danger of folding, they're not.
In fact, the only franchise that can be said to be in danger of folding is the Pittsburgh Penguins. It's a fact and has nothing to do with what I want. It would be a disaster for the league.
Actually, (LOL) I am not a financial backer or anything like that. But thanks for the left handed complement.
Regarding teams in trouble, I would argue, that teams such as the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Stanley Cup Champions no less, ARE in financial trouble if they have to practically give away tickets to fill their building. Another would be Nashville. Why not Columbus? Pittsburgh has been mentioned.
Some believe that because you have a billionaire owner, that this means you can't be in financial trouble?!? Why do you believe this? Because the owners POCKETS are infinite?
How long do you believe owners that are wealthy are going to take a loss? There are very few teams other than say, Toronto, New York(x2), Detroit, Philly, Colorado, Minnesota, Dallas, Boston, and Chicago that did not LOSE money.
When you pay out 75 percent of your revenue to player salaries, very few franchises are going to flourish. If in fact the owners win this battle, and a Cap is in place, at least there will be some link between revenues, expenses and salaries.
Contrary to popular believe, NHL owners ARE interested in turning a profit. Who owns a business to constantly lose money? Billionaires? That doesn't make any sense at all. Even if a billionaire owns a team as a hobby or a tax right off, I hardly believe he wants to take hits like losing millions of dollars.
I'll tell you what. You present a logical argument or proof of why Southern U.S teams are NOT in danger of folding, and I'll provide you with 5 MORE REASONS why they ARE in danger of folding!
The NHL might as well shove teams into Canada. Without scoring, end to end rushes or fighting, the NHL will have a tough time appealing to new fans in the US.
I am afraid I disagree whole heartedly. If teams fold, they can be sold to interests in Winnipeg or Quebec. Should, say, 4 teams fold, and say a city such as Nashville sells it's franchise to Winnipeg, how is this adding to an existing problem? If you are as large an NHL hockey fan as you actually sound, then why are you not aware of the value of a franchise in the 'peg? Are you not aware of how rabid Manitobans are regarding Hockey? Sheesh..
Lets try this…take a market of say Tampa Bay roughly, what….4 million people? Of that, there are what, a base of 20-25,00 hardcore hockey fans?
Now take Winnipeg a city of roughly 700,000 or the province of Manitoba with roughly only 1.5 million people. Of this, well over 100,000 are hardcore Hockey fans. Now who truly has the "Market?"
I understand it would be difficult for many outside Winnipeg to understand where alot of us are coming from regarding wanting the NHL back. The thing is, there's alot…and I mean, alot of quiet money in this province. It just needs channeling.
There are alot of large businesses and money people on board for this. They are simply waiting for the CBA to turn out. One final note. At least TWO EXISTING SOUTHERN FRANCHISES have approached Winnipeg regarding possible (possible being the operative word) relocating if the CBA turns out. If the owners cave…there won't be much of a league worth being part of anyway.
to all those who have posted that the pens are in danger of folding ect ect this is a direct quote taken from this past fridays pittsburgh post gazette.
"KOVACEVIC: As I have written many times before, Lorie, there is plenty of evidence to support that the Penguins are financially sound
enough to survive even a very lengthy lockout. Their debt, which has been do*****ented in the Post-Gazette, is manageable, as is their current financial load.
Moreover, Bill Daly, the NHL vice president most responsible for labor matters, last year ranked the Penguins as being one of the teams that is best prepared for a lockout based on their finances."
Pittsburgh is a great hockey town, its funny how quickly people start to dig at a great team when it has had 2 poor years.
I mean they are only 3 seasons away from a pretty deep playoff run. And they were in a position to up their payroll above that of washington, chicago, minnosota and florida this upcoming season, even without revenue sharing.
The activity of NHL frachises over long term suggests that Winnipeg would be worth trying once again. Look at NHL cities that once had an NHL franchise then saw it go and were deprived for years then awarded another franchise once again Minnisota and Colorado.
Chicago, Pittsburgh and Washington are strong markets that if deprived of an NHL franchise would become just as supportive as Minnisota and Colorado upon the return of an NHL franchise.
It matters not the population to Hockey fan ratio of a market only filling seats at the arena.
Remember when those Ottawa players were playing without pay and the team had chopped ticket price to draw fans.
Its all about fan support and hosting a Stanley Cup finals game shouln't be a prerequisite to supporting your cities team or what ever team you like for that matter.
moving a team is one thing. if you fold a team, that means the team no longer exists… you don't then sell a folded team. if one of the southern teams decides to move, then yes, winnipeg should be an option. pittsburgh should not be one of those options because in the past it has been a very strong market.
the reason for the infusion of hockey teams in america as opposed to canada, EVEN WITH the popularity of hockey in canada, is that financially the league is better off with the US money being more involved. so basically, they are greedy and trying to create markets where they don't exist in order to bring more money into the league in the long run. obviously there are a ton more people in the US who can watch TV, which in the end could lead to a better TV deal than what the league could get in canada alone.
now… as to not adding a team if teams do fold, this isn't an argument that is specifically anti-winnipeg, it's simple reality.
last year NHL teams got something like 6 million dollars from the league pool. by comparison NFL teams got something on the order of 80 million, i'm pulling this out of my a$$ a bit, but it is close to that number.
the reason you don't ADD teams to the league following the lockout and teams actually folding is because the one benefit that the league will recieve from having less teams, other than a deeper talent pool for the remaining teams, is that teams will get a bigger piece of the pot of money. that would facilitate some of these struggling franchises being able to perhaps strengthen their hold on their respective markets, thus making the league stronger.
that is why i would desire a stop to expansion for a period of time, so that the league as a whole could get financially stable within the existing markets. not weaken the league as a whole by bringing another franchise into the mix… it isn't that the team in winnipeg wouldn't work, it's that you would as a product of that weaken the struggling teams in the US that the league ABSOLUTELY needs in order to bring large revenue into the league.
not to mention arguing against the southern city teams based on the # of hockey fans is somewhat idiotic and ignorant of the purpose of putting the teams there in the first place. the idea is to cultivate a hockey market in these larger US cities. the problem is that it takes a while, and the NHL hasn't been patient with this process of expansion and has over-expanded while they still had fledgling franchises. if they had paused longer between teams entering the league, these weak teams in the US could have feasted on low draft-picks and strengthened their systems.
when looking at the US the argument against ANYONE saying it will never work in these cities is Philadelphia, where i'm at. this was anything but a hockey market when the Flyers arrived. with good management it has turned into arguably the best hockey market in the US(more people watched the cup finals in philly than anywhere else in the country outside of tampa). Detroit and Philly are 1 and 2 in TV-ratings in the US, which is why they are constantly the national telecast games, which you've prolly noticed on ABC and ESPN.
it takes time to develop these teams in Tampa, Miami, etc… while it is stupid that they put that many teams in these places that quickly. the first generation of fans who grew up with those teams hasn't even reached an age where they are major spenders, so the NHL isn't getting money from them really yet. same goes for teams like the Devils.
Winnipeg simply doesn't offer that to the NHL. do they deserve a team up there all the same? yeah, they probably do. but it makes about as much sense to make that move following a lockout and teams folding, at least in creation of a new franchise, as it did to expand so quickly into columbus, miami, tampa, etc…
1. They are losing less money right now than they would be if they are playing. Thus they are more likely to be in a better position to play whenever the lockout ends.
sidenote: teams in canada have proven to be no less likely to be on the verge of folding. ottawa was in a serious financial hole a couple of years back… hell, buffalo was as well, and that isn't a southern US team.
Tampa is nowhere near folding, there is way too much money behind the team. they didn't lose money this past year with their playoff run. In order for a team to "fold" they have to have zero cash. If the owner of the team is a billionaire then he can assume the loss on his investment… doesn't make it a "healthy" franchise, but there is a large difference from being a positive financial situation and a team folding. The guy that owns Tampa is a billionaire, they aren't going anywhere.
pens just need a viable friggin arena. went and saw my boys from Penn play in the NCAA tourney out there, that place is simply awful. if they ever get that, and then get to play in a league with some sort of financial restraint it will be back to the good old days of blood and guts between you guys and us back east. i miss those games…
it's one of the better sports towns in america. the arena just produces nothing for them, and they are dealing with the financial realities of the mess the league is in right now.
Mellon arena is simply horrible. and even worse the pens dont own it, meaning that they actually have to pay to play in that dump. the idea is that the team will own the arean that is being proposed right now, getting them out of paying a lease, and it will get the team revenues from concerts ice shows wrestling ect.
I hope we can get something even remotely as nice as toronto's arena, or philly's or even what I've seen of tampa and pho's on tv.
Here are a few arguments for you, friend.
1.) You claim that franshises are in the southern US are in danger of "folding". That's ludicrous, you know it and have nothing to back your claim.
2.) Your information is based on the claims of billionaires who refuse to allow any independent review of their books — see recent Forbes magazine article regarding the real losses incurred by the league.
3.) If small markets in the US would be in danger, why should the NHL move to a proven loser in Winnipeg?
When are YOU going to put forth some logic and stop being a tool of the owners?
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One of the most frequent questions I get asked about writing is what music do I listen to when I'm writing? For the most part, the answer is none when I'm actually putting pen to paper.
However, during the time that I'm writing a particular novel or piece, I'm usually listening to some type of music that will help get me into the general mood of the character. For example, while I was writing The Face in the Mirror, I spent quite a lot of time listening to opera, Broadway musicals, and classical music. Maggie Arnet loves her concertos after all! I spent hours pouring over the great arias and listening to various movements of different sonatas.
By contrast, when I was working on Beneath the Mulberry Tree, I needed to connect with a completely different era and mindset. There's nothing like some great old jazz and swing to do that. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and, of course, my personal favorite, Ella Fitzgerald, were regulars on my playlist. These songs helped to put me in a frame of mind when romance was thought of in a completely different way. In many ways, romance was far simpler and more straightforward. Through the lyrics, I was reminded that love is not the convoluted experience we know today.
Now, I'm working on a different novel. The main character has an down-to-earth, country feel. He enjoys the simpler things in life and has a solid foundation in old fashioned values. So, what's on the playlist? Country music from the 80s and early 90s. Before the cross-over pop culture infiltrated the airwaves. Artists that I miss hearing on a daily basis: The Judds, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Trisha Yearwood, George Straight, Vern Gosdin, and many, many others.
Many writers find that listening to music during the writing process is relaxing. Frankly, I don't. To me it's very distracting as I'll get caught up in the lyrics of the song. Like the constant distractions of the internet and Facebook, too much music will draw me away from the ideas I'm formulating and the images I'm trying to convey. I'll become wrapped up in another artists' work.
If I do listen to much while writing, it's usually a very meditative, new age type instrumental piece set to a low volume. My kids will sometimes joke with me that I keep my music so low that no one can actually hear it. For me, that's the point. I want something calming but not distracting to the writing process.
Of course, when I do turn up the volume to try and immerse myself in my character's mindset, my kids will groan and mumble at the music selected. Not always, but fairly often. I guess going between several hundred years of musical trends is not common. Thankfully though, my eclectic musical choices have rubbed off on them even if they won't readily admit it.
In the end, if you're a writer, the type of music you listen to during your writing process is as individual as the story you are telling. There is no right or wrong answer. What matters most is that the music doesn't in any way hinder your process. If you detest Country, I certainly wouldn't suggest listening to it while you write. Likewise for any other type of genre. Find the type of music that helps elevate your own unique voice, not the one that drowns it out. Then, the music you listen to will become an asset rather than a hindrance.
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Tárraco (modern-day Tarragona) was a major administrative and mercantile city in Roman Spain and the center of the Imperial cult for all the Iberian provinces. It was endowed with many fine buildings, and parts of these have been revealed in a series of exceptional excavations. Although most of the remains are fragmentary, many preserved beneath more recent buildings, they present a vivid picture of the grandeur of this Roman provincial capital.
The Roman remains of Tárraco are of exceptional importance in the development of Roman urban planning and design and served as the model for provincial capitals elsewhere in the Roman world. Tárraco provides eloquent testimony to a significant stage in the history of the Mediterranean lands in antiquity.
If you drove through the city of Tarragona you might not think it was anything special, even if you saw the Roman ruins in the middle of town. However, this was one the Roman capital of the entire Iberian peninsula. Julius Caesar, Augustus, Pompey, and Hannibal all visited here. As Roman ruins go, Tarraco isn't the greatest in the world. What it lacks in the spectacular ruins it more than makes up in history. The ruins of Tarraco are an easy one hour drive from Barcelona by car.
The Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco is a cultural site recognized as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain. It was added into the list in 2000. This archaeological site is located in what is now the modern-day Tarragona. This site features archaeological monuments from the first and oldest Roman settlement along the Iberian Peninsula. This was used as base by the Roman conquest that enabled them to conquer the rest of the island's interior.
The city of Tarragona, which was the site of the Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco, is built on three terraces. The archaeological monuments that were built by the Romans showcase how the earlier conquests adapted to its environment. These monuments were constructed during the 3rd century BC.
About the Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco
There are several components that make up the Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco. The site consists of the following monuments:
Wall of Tarragona: The Wall of Tarragona is one of the sites belonging to the Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco. It is also a Spanish Property of Cultural Interest, which was designated as a non-movable monument in 1884. The Roman Walls are one of the best reminders of the rich Roman heritage in the city.
Provincial Forum of Tarraco: This is another Roman archaeological site in Tarragona. This site encompasses 18 hectares of land area. This forum was built in 73 AD as commissioned by Emperor Vespasian. The forum remained in use until the 5th century. The Provincial Forum of Tarraco consists of many buildings such as the provincial council, state treasure, curia, audience hall, and the temple of the Imperial worship.
The Circus of Tarraco: The Circus of Tarraco is an open air and underground ruins from the Roman Empire in the province of Tarragona. It was built in the 1st century CE circus and tower. This site is a notable entry into the list of Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco because of its architectural achievements but due to its place in the city.
Colonial Forum of Tarraco: The Roman colonial forum in Tarraco is one of the best examples of the Roman heritage in the city.
Roman Theatre of Tarraco: This is a Roman theater that was built in Tarraco during the time of Augustus. The theater was built on a hill wherein the builders took advantage to use the slope to build part of the theater seating. By the 20th century, the majority of the theater has been destroyed. However, the three fundamental parts of the Roman Theater has remained intact.
Tarragona Ampitheater: This amphitheater was built on the former Roman city of Tarragona. The amphitheater is one of the most important monuments that consist the Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco recognized by UNESCO. This amphitheater was built in the 2nd century AD and is located close to the Roman forums in the city.
Les Ferreres Aqueduct: The Les Ferreres Aqueduct is an ancient bridge that forms part of the Roman aqueduct that was built to supply water to Tarraco. This site is also known as Pont del Diable. This part of the aqueduct is made up of two levels of arches: the upper and lower section.
Arc de Bera: This triumphal arch was built following the result of the will of Lucius Licinius Sura. This arch was erected during the time of Augustus' reign in 13 BCE.
The other monuments that are included in the Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco are as follows: Roman Villa of Centcelles, Ville dels Munts, Torre dels Escipions, and Early Christian cemetery.
View the complete list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain.
View the list of all of the UNESCO World Heritage sites I have visited on my travels.


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Death row inmate wants his execution videotaped
A death row inmate with rare birth defects is fighting for Missouri prison officials to allow a videographer to record his execution in what his lawyers say will be a "prolonged, tortuous death."
Attorneys for convicted killer Russell Bucklew filed a motion Friday in a Missouri District Court arguing that they want a visual record of the execution to use as evidence in a civil rights lawsuit against the state.
"If Missouri officials are confident enough to execute Russell Bucklew, they should be confident enough to videotape it," Cheryl A. Pilate, one of Mr. Bucklew's attorneys, said in a statement.
"It is time to raise the curtain on lethal injections."
The execution is scheduled for May 21, making Bucklew the first inmate to see the death penalty since a flubbed lethal injection in Oklahoma caused a convicted murder to writhe and moan in pain before he eventually died of a heart attack 43 minutes later.
Bucklew, 45, is convicted of the 1996 murder of Michael Sanders, in addition to kidnapping and raping his ex-girlfriend.
Bucklew suffers from a rare congenital disease that causes clumps of malformed blood vessels to grow in his face, head, neck and throat, his lawyers said. Because of his condition, they argue Bucklew is likely to hemorrhage and choke during his execution.
His attorneys contend that the execution would count as cruel and unusual punishment, violating the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution.
"It is clear that a tape of the execution is relevant to future litigation," the motion reads. "Among many other purposes, it may allow this court, or any other court, to better examine whether Missouri's lethal-injection procedures are 'sure or very likely to cause serious illness and needless suffering' in violation of the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution."
NBC News reports that the Missouri Attorney General's office disagrees, saying Bucklew has no constitutional right to "create" evidence.
"And the potential impact on the criminal justice system — including the real potential that private parties videotaping executions could lead us back to the days of executions as public spectacles — counsel against creating such a right," the state said in court papers.
Meanwhile, Bucklew's attorneys also contest that Missouri must disclose the source of the lethal drug used to execute the inmate. Like many states that are short on execution drug supplies, Missouri relies on compound pharmacies to provide the chemicals. These pharmacies are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, and states often refuse to disclose the names of their drug supplies for fear of threats from death penalty opponents.
Bucklew's motion comes as news organizations are coming together in a landmark lawsuit challenging the secrecy surrounding Missouri's execution procedures. Five organizations – including The Guardian U.S., the Associated Press and three local newspapers – are suing the state's department of corrections after it changed its transparency policies, now refusing to disclose the source of the execution drugs.
"Without this information, the public cannot provide meaningful oversight of the executions that the state of Missouri conducts in its name," the suit said.


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ETF2L Premiership team ChampGG.K! have made another roster change after their acquisition of spudd earlier this week. The team have decided to cut their pocket T0m, and will be picking up Silentes to fill in the missing gap.
T0m has been on ChampGG.K! since Season 24, when the team was formerly known as Comfortably Spanked. In addition to three seasons in the ETF2L Premiership, he also played with the team at both DreamHack Summer 2016 and Insomnia58, where he placed 4th and 5th-6th respectively.
We spoke with the team's roamer Thaigrr about this roster change:
The team had the goal of being a top two team as a minimum; at the start of the season it seemed like it would be the case but moving through the season it began to crumble and tension became a big issue with the team. People were just not enjoying the game anymore, which lead adysky to not want to play anymore.
Things improved but were not great with the addition of spudd, so the team made a decision to make another change. No one in the team has a personal problem with T0m, just in the team the general atmosphere and mood improved when we played with Silentes. No doubt T0m is the best pocket I have played with bar none, and I speak for my team when I say this, but recently it has just been a chore to play rather than a good experience. We are not placing the blame all on T0m either - each and every one of us has a problem we need to fix - but as a group decision this was the best option in our eyes. Whether it was the right decision we don't know yet, but something needed to be done.
T0m also gave a statement regarding the recent situation behind his removal from the team:
I am truly sorry with the way things devolved in this team. All I wanted was to push the other five guys to be the best they could be. Sure, I could have gone about it in different ways but I guess that's just what you think all the hours you put into the team gets thrown in your face.
I am not done with this game and hopefully I can find another team that actually has the same aims that I do. If not, then thank you to everyone who supported me over the years it's been a great ride but I guess it might be time for me to get off and move onto something else.
Silentes was last seen in Premiership with sauna slayers back in Season 25, but is better known for his time on Full Tilt dating back from Season 21 and most notably at Insomnia58, where he got a 2nd place finish with the team. With their second roster change in less than a week, ChampGG.K! will look to climb to the top of the Premiership.
The new roster for ChampGG.K! is:
- Scout: Funs
- Scout: Maros
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2017 Ski Affair
November 7, 2017
Little America Hotel
6:00 p.m.
When the University of Utah J. Willard Marriott Library opens the book on its 2017 Ski Affair November 7th at the Little America Hotel, two indelible and burgeoning legacies that help make Utah a thriving world-class winter sports and recreation capital will be honored. That's because the University of Utah Ski Team, which won the NCAA championships last March, and Ron Steele, a former U of U All-American, U. S. Olympic Team ski jumper and generous ski industry executive, will be honored at the annual awards banquet.
Some 500 winter sports enthusiasts are expected to attend the November 7th fund-raiser for the University of Utah J. Willard Marriott Library Ski Archives, which houses the largest collection of ski/snowsport history in the country.
Activities at the Little America Hotel will begin at 6 p.m. with a reception and silent auction, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and an awards program at 8 p.m., says Barbara Yamada, long-time chair of the 40-member, all-volunteer Ski Affair board.
The Ute team will receive the library's History-Maker Award for skiing its way into the history books last March by winning the U's 11th national collegiate ski title, the most of any athletic team at the U and first since the school became a member of the Pac-12 in 2011.
The team further cemented its place in history last April by opening what is believed to be the first-of-its-kind building dedicated solely to a university ski team. The 5,800 sq. ft., $2.8 million facility is named the Spencer F. Eccles Ski Building in honor of its primary donor, former U All-American skier and prominent local philanthropist.
Steele will share the Ski Affair's honors spotlight when he receives the S. J. (Joe) Quinney Award for his contributions to skiing.
A three-time All-American while skiing for the U from 1974 to 1978 and an Olympic team member in 1972, Steele was a 40-year employee of Group Rossignol North America. He has served as president of the company from 2012. He announced his retirement in September effective next year. Throughout his career, he served on numerous local and national boards and committees, giving generously of his time and talents. Steele and Rossignol are generous supporters of the Ski Affair, the Ski Archives and the Alf Engen Ski Museum in Park City, where he serves on its board of directors and is a member of the Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame, which is housed there.
Other highlights of the Ski Affair will be: 1.) an opportunity drawings for two Rossignol ski gear packages (skis, boots, poles, bindings – valued at $5,500 each) that two lucky holders of $20 tickets will receive and, 2.) the presentation of the Sue Raemer Award, given to a Ski Affair board member who exemplifies the volunteer spirit of the Ski Archives' late co-founder. Admission is $75 per person, $1,500 for a reserved table of 10. For reservations, contact Judy Jarrow at the Marriott library at 801-581-3421 or via email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The Supervisor met with us this morning to fill the bird feeders while we set the nets up. Her appearance with a big bucket of seed was like a beacon to the deer. There were at least 3 hovering just outside the feeder area. The deer remained after she left, and even moved in closer. We decided to place both of the interns outside the feeders to deter the hungry deer.
Thankfully the demonstration passed without incident. Sensing our wrap up, the deer began amassing just outside the feeder area. It was a little unsettling to watch this small herd of deer walk slowly towards us with no fear. I could picture their eyes turning red, baring their teeth as they tightened the circle around us hapless two leggeds. How could we stand a chance against those hooves? And our nets! How were we going to protect those oh-so-expensive nets from the destruction of these feral deer?? Hmm, I think I've read too many urban fantasy books.
But all kidding aside, see that aluminum pole on the right side of the picture? Yeah, there's a very expensive mist net on it. I was rooting through the supply box, looking for flagging tape when I looked up to see that.
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STEVEN MVULA, Mumbwa
ACTING district commissioner of Mumbwa Charles Hampende says people in the area are happy and enjoying the leadership of President Lungu.
Mr Hampende said civil servants and people generally are happy at the manner President Lungu is governing the nation.
He was speaking in an interview yesterday.
"The policies we are implementing here are according to the PF manifesto. People are happy with the humility and good governance of President Lungu,†he said.
Mr Hampende said going by what is on the ground, the PF will win more seats in the 2016 general election both at parliamentary and local government levels.
"We are civil servants and we do not engage in politics but some things are unavoidable. The PF has gained ground here and it appears people are in love with [President] Edgar Lungu. I see this every day. In fact, the opposition is making him more popular,†Mr Hampende said.
He said people in the area want to associate with the ruling party but that some party functionaries are sending them away.
"I wish to appeal to the PF leadership to embrace people from the opposition. MMD members want to join the PF but it appears they are not being embraced. Please, people are in love with Edgar Lungu,†he said.
Meanwhile, Mr Hampende said there is need to urgently convene a meeting to find a lasting solution to the issue of people settling in game management areas.
Mr Hampende said some people in the area have encroached on land in game parks such as the Kafue National Park thereby endangering their lives and animals.
"The illegal settlers are a big problem. As Government, we cannot take services such as education, health and others because these people are an illegality. Actually, the highest cases of malaria are found in these same areas,†he said.
Mr Hampende said the encroachment in game reserves has also had a negative impact on tourism as the illegal settlers are ever poaching and chasing animals.
"As Government, we feel toothless. These illegal settlers have gone to court and we are awaiting the third ruling,†Mr Hampende said.
Mumbwa hails Lungu leadership
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COLUMBIA — Boone Hospital gave community members a chance to receive a variety of free cancer screenings at their 3rd annual cancer screening fair Saturday.
Health promotions nurse Pamela Jones said the idea for the cancer fair came three years ago when members of Boone Hospital realized they wanted to advertise their cancer-related services to the public.
"We have about 200 individuals that come through, we offer a complimentary skin cancer screening exam, PSA screenings and we have information available for community members to schedule their mammograms," Jones said.
She said the fair also offered pulmonary function testing, information on lung cancer screening and smoking cessation.
Jones said she was excited to see more participants at this year's fair.
"Last year we had about 100 people come through and we did about 70 skin cancer screenings," Jones said. "This year we plan to have about 200 come through and we'll be doing 115 skin cancer screenings."
Jones said the skin cancer screenings are important because about 1 in 5 Americans will develop some type of skin cancer in their lifetime.
"The best way to treat skin cancer is to prevent it from the get-go or to catch it in its very early stages," Jones said.
She said the fair brought in nurse practitioners and dermatologists to inspect the individuals for any signs of skin cancer.
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How to Plan a Trip on a Whim—and Save
When it comes to trip-planning, I tend to get serious: My husband E. would tell you that I sometimes spend too much time on pre-trip research and packing deliberations, but recently, I tried a different approach: I used a travel auction site to book a trip to Mexico's Riviera Maya 12 days out and left the planning to chance. While E. and I briefly entertained Istanbul and Rome, one of our favorite cities, we quickly agreed that what we really needed was four or five days of sleeping, eating, reading, a little walking, a lot of unplugging, and a beach—without our three kids.
We spent a couple of nights on hotel websites, checking out reviews and photos on TripAdvisor, trolling everything from travelandleisure.com to Priceline and Inspirato to Jetsetter. Then we tapped our way around LuxuryLink and Vacationist. (Full disclosure: the latter is Travel + Leisure's members-only flash sale travel site through a partnership with LuxuryLink, but I booked my trip and paid my own way the same way you would.) By night two we had narrowed our choices to Jamaica (Rockhouse Hotel is hard to beat for value); Harbour Island; Turks & Caicos; and Mexico's Riviera Maya.
And then, there it was on LuxuryLink, a deal worth splurging for:
• Five nights in an Ocean View room for $2167 (nearly 30 percent off the usual rate with taxes included) at Maroma Resort & Spa, 20 minutes north of Playa del Carmen and 35 minutes south of Cancún airport (bonus: a direct flight).
• Daily breakfast and coffee service
• One dinner for two with a bottle of wine
• Two 50-minute massages at the Kinan Spa
• A morning of snorkeling on the nearby reef
• Aromatherapy at turndown, nightly
I logged on to the hotel's website to check availability and compare pricing. There appeared to be rooms available for the dates we wanted (beginning the day after low season rates kicked in), but the room rates were, not surprisingly, quite a bit higher.
So, in the same casual way you tap to buy most things these days, I officially registered to become a LuxuryLink member; read (well, scanned) the fine print (a.k.a. "Booking Conditions"); worried for a minute about them; and then tapped again to pay the $40 fee to bid on the Maroma package at the auction price. (Your credit card is refunded the $40 if you are not the winning bidder.)
Our auction was scheduled to end at 8:00 A.M. the following day. During the next 18 hours, E. and I logged in to see if we had competition and wondered if they were tracking my I.P. address and upping the bid. Then we waited some more. Just before 8 A.M. on Saturday morning when our auction was supposed to end, we logged in to track our bid again. There was a suggested new bid price set at $30 higher than our original offer but we were still the highest bidder. 8:00 A.M. passed…8:05…Nothing happened. (Beware the fine print: LuxuryLink auctions are conducted on Pacific Daylight Time.)
Then at exactly 11:00 EST, I received an email letting me know I had won the bid for the package. At 11:16 A.M. I emailed our preferred dates; at 3:18 P.M. our reservation was confirmed by the hotel, much to my relief, and E. booked the flights.
I confess that next time around I might consider paying slightly more for the "Buy Now" option to avoid the suspense (and potential hassle had our preferred dates not been available) or to lock in the fixed price right away. But in the end the process was kind of exciting, even if "winning" meant paying up no matter what.
Here's what to know before you place your bid.
Travel Auction Site Booking Tips
• Do read the fine print and know what you're signing on for prior to bidding or booking.
• Make sure you look closely at the valid travel dates for the package you are bidding on and have the dates you want to travel in mind.
• Check for flight availability during your ideal time frame and call the hotel or try the hotel website in advance for availability; it might help you avoid disappointment, especially during high season.
• Auctions are non-refundable, but there is a "Buy Now" option that costs slightly more if you want to lock in a rate and have more flexibility on making date changes.
• Trust your instincts. If a deal seems too good to be true, that may very well be the case.
The Splurge: Five nights at Maroma Resort & Spa
The Location: Solidaridad, Mexico, 35 Minutes south of Cancun Airport (CUN); 25 minutes north of Playa del Carmen by taxi. My husband E. and I flew out of JFK on JetBlue direct at 7 A.M. and were having fish tacos, ceviche, and Dos Equis on the beach at 1:30.
Hotel Vibe: One&Only Palmilla meets the Rockhouse.
Daily Reminder That You Really Are on Vacation: It's a toss-up between the beach beds and the local fauna (including a red macaw and a fleet of iguanas) that cross your path when you're en route to the beach, pool, and spa.
Favorite Meal: Breakfast: Chaya-pineapple juice, hot chocolate with lemongrass, fresh mangos, yogurt, the organic egg-white omelette with chorizo, green tomatoes, and locally grown fresh herbs. And the fresh corn tortillas delivered to the table by the lady who made them.
Jennifer Barr is Travel + Leisure's executive editor.


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Hey kids! I hope you all had a grand holiday filled with too much alcohol, too much food and too much togetherness. The wife and I visited with my brother-in-law, Mark, his wife, Lisa, her parents, my in-laws, and assorted others including their too cute nieces, Megan and Devyn before we shot over to my parents for their 25-guest-strong, 3-table, gobble fest. The strategic separation of the wife and me in the seating didn't dampen our spirits, though I pitied her in the family sandwich between my mom's cousin and my uncle. My dad's bird was fantastic-- moist, tender, flavorful. I think it was the best he ever cooked and, except for a smoked bird I had once (can't remember who cooked it....), it might be the best I've ever eaten. Kudos to him for that and the lovely pumpkin soup.
Saturday, Hiroshi and I took the train out to be with Wubby and cook some 'que for a shindig coming up at our place this Saturday-- I'd invite you all, but we're already beyond seating capacity. We've got ribs, chicken, brisket, pulled pork, ham, sausage, kielbasa, and more. We're expecting 15 or so, but just to be safe, I'll have food for 40 knowing me. It was a goofy cook and we spent more time splitting wood than doing anything else. It's fun to swing the lighter axe instead of the maul. We learned a bit about Wubby's wood eating habits and how she likes to be adjusted, if you know what I mean. I'm talking about getting air to the fire here, people. Get your minds out of the gutter. We set her up in a hodge podge of tarps which you'll see below.
The new job is humming along nicely. Still very quiet, sort of off on my own, but I work at my own pace, listen to the radio and get it done. The people seem just fine so far and the neighborhood (Midtown, East) has turned out to be a little more cool than I thought.
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Just for the heck of it, last night I started to talk about mythic creatures on twitter. It was a lot of fun.
So I think for simplicity, Every Tuesday from 6:30 pm EST to 7:30 pm EST I will host a chat, all about one of my favorite subjects, monsters.
So coming up, as of right now, anyway:
March 08: Medusa and the Harionago
March 15: Irish Beasties (Banshee, Leprechaun)
March 22: Dragons (East vs West)
March 29: Centaurs, Satyrs, and other half humans.
April 05: Wendigo and other devourers.
April 12: Shapechangers
April 19: Phoenix and other creatures that are reborn
April 26: The deep downs (trolls, dwarves, etc)
May 03: Hispanic monsters (La Llorona, chupacabra)
May 10: The Fearsome Critters: American folklore (Jackalopes, Hodags, Agropelters)
May 17: Stone based: (Gargoyles, Golems)
May 25: Surprise! Not from folklore. (Ents, Marshwiggles, Tommyknockers)
Of course I am always open for suggestions.
So if you want to join in. Use http://tweetchat.com/room/mythbeasts or tweetdeck for ease of use, and find us at #mythbeasts (don't forget the last s) Make sure you follow me too @leapetra


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The participants (8 teachers) divided into two independent team of operators of nuclear power plants for two days. For the period of six years, they had to provide for the efficient, safe and socially acceptable operation of the plant under the uncertain conditions of the deregulated electricity market. With confronted unexpected technical, economic and societal challenges (all based on real experiences of various plants around the world), the professors experienced the complexity of decision-making based on incomplete information and the various opinions of experts, public, regulators and employees.
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Figueres – small town charm. Those who are looking for a bit of variety and urban feeling – even if it's just on a small scale – should give the charming town Figueres a go. The relaxing atmosphere is perfect for a stroll through the town and some window-shopping – I'm sure your wallet won't stay put for long! From charming, classy boutiques to bigger fashion chains – Figueres has it all. The city also has a range of culinary treasures to offer to its visitors. For those who are looking for restaurants in a beautiful ambiance, the square in front of the town's church is the place to be. Lean back and watch the colorful life of the city.
Dalí everywhere!
But now moving on to a man who gave Figueres its artistic flair and made the town known around the world. Yes, you guessed right: Salvador Dalí! Because what would be an article about Figueres without mentioning Catalonia's most prestigious artist? Exactly: simply incomplete and not capturing the town's character. Strolling through the Catalan streets, stumbling upon Dalís works of art over and over, you can definitely tell: Figueres takes immense pride in the surrealist.
Teatre-Museu Dalí – Figueres pride and joy
His most impressive and noticeable work would be the Teatre-Museu Dalí in the city centre. The matte red facade with its oversized eggs representing love and hope, the enormous dome-shaped roof and the strikingly beautiful front with its countless details that alone take up a couple of minutes to observe, give a first hint of what's hiding behind the old walls of Figueres' former municipal theatre.
Night at the museum
Every summer the museum offers its art-loving visitors a special treat: exclusive nighttime tours including a glass of champagne! But beware: the tours that take place between 10pm and 1 am are extremely popular. Get your tickets early enough and I guarantee you won't be sorry! The short period of waiting doesn't bother us because now in the evening time a light breeze is blowing in front of the museum and you don't feel like melting in the sun anymore like one of Dalís famous clocks.
Entering the Teatre-Museu Dalí we immediately get goose bumps all over our bodies. In the semicircular inner courtyard where all of the different figures and sculptures are magically displayed with spot lights shining on them, our eyes wander directly to the giant glass dome. Especially at night the outside area of the museum spreads a special charm because now the stars are shining – almost kitschy – above our heads.
Figueres' famous museum – fascinating and multi-faceted
We continue our visit through the different rooms and notice in amazement: Dalís works of art were extremely multi-faceted. There is so much more to the artist than just the "Melting Clocks". You could spend hours studying and interpreting every little detail of his art work. Dalí once said to his friend (and rival) Picasso: "Picasso es un genio, yo también" meaning "Picasso is a genius but so am I". Well, he wasn't particularly humble…but he also didn't have any reason to be!
Surrealistic dream
Those who still haven't had enough after a couple of hours in the surrealistic museum, now have the chance to stock up on souvenirs from the gift shop. And if you developed a certain fascination with the artists life and motivation like I did, grab yourself a copy of Dalís autobiography "The Secret Life of Salvador Dalí" and start reading!


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Here's we'll learn to tie frog tie: a fast and simple way to immobilize your slave into the kneeling position. The frog tie is a fun tie that is similar in nature to the hogtie…but different in a fun way. A frog tie is a way to tie a slave's thighs to her calves so that her limbs become much more like a floppy frog appendage than legs. So it a great way to limit her mobility with a simple and easy to learn bit of rope bondage.
This type of tie works very well with rope dresses…if you are ever wondering what to do with a long length of rope after a dress is completed: a frog tie is a great way to go. The frog tie prevents her from rising and forces her into a kneeling position or to lay on her back with her legs spread. It is especially handy for setting her up for breast flogging and nipple torture as the position is just right.
Have her kneel on something soft as there can be a bunch of pressure placed on the knees. Then
simply wrap the rope around both her upper thigh and calf a few turns. The rope doesn't have to be and shouldn't be tight. The general rule of being able to slip a couple fingers under the rope applies here.
The feed the rope between her leg (between her calf and thigh), then around your wraps and back through her legs and tie it to the rope wraps on the other side. That's it! Her leg is now tied to her thigh and that limb has restricted movement.
If you want to get fancy, you can tie another tie further forward, closer to her knee (but stay well away from the boney areas of the knee as we want to avoid compressing the nerves there…so tie at least a few inches back from the knee). You can also tie it off to a rope dress, tie the ties on one leg together (see photo).
Frog ties work very well on arms just as they do with legs…only you'll need less rope. Belts are just about perfect for quickly frog tying someone — and no middle 'between the leg' rope is required when using belts. The only issue with this is, as the leg gets smaller the closer it is to the knee: if the tie begins to slip down the leg, it really loosens. To prevent this, a quick rope wrapped around the belt on her left leg, around her back and tied off to the belt on her right leg and snugged up will stop the belts from slipping down her leg — and keep your submissive bound.
There are a few common sense elements to consider for using this tie safely.
1) Don't cut off circulation: there is no need to tie this tight as she won't be able to move with multiple wraps and cutting off the circulation in her legs only means you will have to take it off too soon. Keep the rope loose so that a couple of fingers can slip under it. Monitor for changes in skin color or temperature (remove if her leg starts changing colors).
2) Don't tie a knot inbetween calf and thigh as this will create a major pressure point, be very uncomfortable and it's difficult too tie there too.
3) Avoid tying too close the bony parts of your slave's knee as the nerves there are closer to the surface and compression on nerves results in nerve damage. Check in with her about 'tingly' feelings in her legs — as tingly is generally bad an a sign of nerve compression which should be alleviated.
4) The kneeling position can be a challenge for some people, especially those with weak knees. Knees pressing into hard cement floors is really hard on them. Any pebbles or small objects to concentrate the pressure onto the knees should be avoided as all her weight may shift to 1 or both knees. So a padded, soft area is best.
5) Just being in the kneeling position is enough to cut off the nerve in some people and they will experience tingling, pins and needles or their leg 'falling asleep'…if this happens, it's time to change their position and remove the frog tie.


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Several years ago a provocative article appeared on Dr. Taylor Marshall's website which attracted both criticism and praise. Hypothetically applying St. Thomas' principle that grace "…perfects, heals, and elevates nature" to the state, he explores answers to the following question:
"…[I]f we Catholics lived holy lives and lovingly evangelized as we should, What would the United States look like?"
Dr. Marshall's pieces are usually short but he gives this one a lot of thought, listing 28 changes that would reflect the transformation of the country into a Catholic state. It is no surprise that the article immediately drew criticism from protestants and non-Christians, but it also drew disapproval from liberal Catholics. Commonweal Magazine called the article flawed and "a political dream" adding, "It's not Martin Luther King's dream, either."
Why would any Catholic find it objectionable for someone to conceive of America as a Catholic country in service to Christ? And I fail to understand the reference to MLK other than your typical PC ad hominem slander, branding someone they disagree with as a racist.
These are a some of Dr. Taylor's reflections:
- The newly elected president would recite his oath of office, not only with his hand on the Holy Bible, but kneeling before the Blessed Sacrament in a monstrance held by the Cardinal Archbishop of Washington, DC. within the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. In other words, the President would make his oath directly to Christ.
- Mary under her title "Immaculate Conception" is currently the patroness of the United States. She would become featured on our national seal and on our currency.
- January 21, the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, would be a perennial day of national penance.
- Abortion, contraception, sodomy, euthanasia, and divorce would be illegal as these sins are contrary to the natural law. Of course, abused wives would be protected and assisted under law.
- Public blasphemy and the abuse of the most holy name of Jesus would be forbidden in film, television, and music.
- All Holy Days of Obligation would become federal holidays and Days of Obligation would not be transferred to Sundays since they would become holidays for all citizens. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday would also become nationally recognized holidays.
- The sin of usury in form of credit cards, school loans, and other disadvantaging lending policies would be criminalized as contrary to natural law.
- The clergy (but especially our archbishops and bishops) would not live like royalty in mansions as in previous years but would live penitent and poor lives like great bishops of old such as St Martin of Tours, St Francis de Sales, St Augustine, and St Bonaventure.
- The meetings of the Senate and Congress would begin with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and with prayers and benedictions from the clergy.
- Those of different religions would be tolerated and by no means forced to convert to Catholicism. Conversion, as the Popes have taught, is an act of the will and people should not be forced through political coercion.
Towards the end of the era of the Grey Wolf, St. Hildegard envisioned that after a period of persecution the Church will have achieved her mission and "…be replete with the full number of her children" (Scivias, Book III, Vision 10, Chapter 13).* It will also have achieved a new height in spirituality:
"For until the time of the son of perdition, who will pretend to be the man of strength, His [Christ's] faithful members will be perfected in fortitude and He will be splendid in the justice of his righteous worshippers" (Chapt. 9).
The world Dr. Marshall describes, whether here or in Europe, is not unimaginable. When asked why he thought Europe would return to the Catholic faith, the late would-be emperor Otto von Hapsburg answered simply, "Because we have the truth!".
*Hildegard of Bingen: Scivias, translated by Columba Hart and Jane Bishop. The Abby of Regina Laudis: Benedictine Congregation Regina Laudis of the Strict Observance, Inc. Paulist Press, 1990.


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We are very excited to be running our Forest of Reading Club for students in Grades 4 to 8. During the months of January, February, March and April we get together during Nutrition Breaks to share and discuss current year selection from the Ontario Library Association. For more information on this province wide program, check out the Ontario Library Association Website. Our Grade 1 to 3 students will be enjoying the Blue Spruce nominated titles during their weekly Library visits and will vote for their favourite title at the end of April.
The Forest of Reading Club gives our students a chance to talk about the nominated titles with peers and teachers both face to face and through online conferences. Students are asked to return their books on a weekly basis to maximize the circulation of materials.
The Forest of Reading Club will run during Nutrition Breaks, so be sure to listen for announcements and follow our Library Twitter feed for meeting dates and times. If you are interested in participating, please fill in the Forest of Reading Club Permission Form and come on out to our next meeting.
We look forward to a great time of reading and learning.
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Governor signs budget withzero to save our developmental services –many more emails needed now!As expected, Governor Brown signed the state budget a few minutes ago with not one dime to stop the crumbling of our community services system. But there's still hope in the special legislative session that started Friday.
We need a flood of emails to the Legislature to keep their attention focused on our community's needs. We generated more than 4,000 in the last four days, a great start, but we need a lot more to every one of the 120 legislators — so not one of them gets the idea that we've given up and he or she can give up too.If you were deterred from emailing because of a technical glitch or my overly complicated directions, don't worry, we've fixed those. (Or so I sincerely hope. Please let me know if you find any problems.)Thank you again for your advocacy.GregGreg deGierePublic Policy DirectorThe Arc & United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration1225 Eighth Street, Suite 350, Sacramento, CA 95814


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Philip Kiracofe
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Partner: Horizen Ventures Africa
"Over the last 25 years of my 'adult' life, I have attended the US Air Force Academy, co-founded, funded, and advised dozens of start-ups, raised two venture capital funds, volunteered in disaster zones (Thailand, Haiti), sold million dollar condos in NYC, was President of the Manhattan Association of Realtors, sat on the Board of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, completed the Comrades and 2 Ironman triathlons, summited Kilimanjaro, trained a Service Dog, made a barrel of wine (Shiraz), co-hosted a year-long show with Morgan Spurlock (Failure Club), launched the first international mountain bike race in Haiti (MTB Ayiti), got married, got divorced, and moved to South Africa. I am here working with start-ups that have global ambitions, raising a venture fund in SA, and plan to create a viable IPO marketplace (AIM for Africa) and the first African Innovation index. My life is guided by the perpetual quest for failure, and since 2004, that has manifested through the Failure Club."
Why do you want to be part of UCT Upstarts?
"UCT represents some of the brightest minds with the greatest resources on the continent. There is no better place to pursue audacious, transformative goals."


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Have you ever heard the phrase 'It's all about the give and take'? If you haven't, now you have. I used to think that this phrase was about balance and I even said as much before. But today I'd like to offer a different perspective on the notion. I'm not withdrawing my previous observations as canon; think of it as a kind lighting adjustment.
I still do think that balance is the master work of the universe and that giving and taking are both equally important. But I think this is specifically and especially true when it comes to the mindset one uses.
In a recent post I discussed how there are two kinds if people in the world: those who think for others and those who think of themselves. Neither are bad. It's more about the manner in which we enact these things. This could even seem like the 'give and take' we are talking about now, and in a way it is, but just not the same.
I watched a video of a man describing his father, who lived a very humble life. It was a video on how we measure our success. He approached his father and he said "Why are we not rich?" and the Father smiled and said "Who says we are not rich?" The boy looked around their slum apartment and at his meager life and exclaimed, "I do!" .. The father simply replied "Being rich is not about what you have, it is about what you give. Give greatly and you will be richer than any man."
The video goes on to demonstrate that the father asked his son to give a portion of how allowance to 'tax' (a small bucket). The boy listened to his father, begrudgingly, and offered a bit of his allowance.
Years later, after his father passed away, he learned that he had donated a significant amount to a local home for people with disabilities and he was given an award for having given so much. The man was astonished because he never knew about it. His father would work and then go to the charity after work and dress up like a clown to make the children laugh and to perform magic tricks. They adored him. They knew true happiness and joy because they were the recipients of someone's true selflessness.
The boy decided he would continue in his father's footsteps and began going to the home as well, finally learning the lesson his father's life was teaching him. His father was always happy and joyful, always laughed and smiled, despite having very little. Now the son was able to finally connect with this part of himself too.
What can we learn from such a lesson? I believe it is that we can all benefit from the gift of selflessness. If we can give and not expect something back, we will find that our happiness will be boundless.
Consider another story.
A boy is in the street being belittled by a shopkeeper for stealing medicine. A soup merchant comes over and asks what the boy needed it for. He replied that his mother was very sick. The soup merchant pays for the medicine and gives the boy some soup. The boy grabs the bag of contents and runs off without even a 'thank you'.
Many years later, a man approaches the soup merchant and asks for soup because he is homeless. The soup merchant gives him the soup for free and, after the man leaves, blacks out. His daughter rushes him to the hospital and it turns out he is very sick.
After many days of tests, the bill for the potential procedure comes and it is very large — larger than the man or his daughter can afford. The daughter despairs and laments, and begins making arrangements to sell the soup shop her father worked in for so long. She returns to her father to find an envelope with a revised version of her bill. Everything was paid for.
There is a note at the bottom of the bill that reads: "Paid for by a small bag of medicine, a bag of soup, and a kind deed never forgotten."
The doctor was the boy he had helped so long ago, and covered everything.
The sense of karma in these stories is what I believe is the most striking.
Not because they are stories, but because these things actually happen. The energy you put out is the energy you receive. The charity you give is the charity you receive. The more we live for ourselves, the less we seem to truly live and the less joy we seem to find. Think on this, truly, and ask yourself when you've been most happy.
For me, seeing others happy has always been what makes my heart glow the brightest.
Until next time.
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Verticon was proud to participate in the Cornerstone Family Healthcare 2017 Pillars of the Community Awards Gala as a Gold Sponsor. This year Cornerstone celebrated 50 years of service and paid A Legacy Tribute to past and present Board Chairs & Presidents and recognized their Pillars Alumni. Verticon President & CEO Alan Zuckerman attended with


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Quote for Today
"Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on."
― Louis L'Amour
I have been terribly remiss about using my webpage. My cousin Butch, passed away recently and when I was at the memorial service friends from the past kept asking about my next book. The only excuse I will give is that I am working full-time once again and that stops me sometimes from doing extra things. I can work 40 hours a week, keep a clean home, cook meals and visit family and friends once in awhile, but not much more.
I have one friend that has always been eager for the second book to read. He says it with such entheusiam that he makes me feel embarrassed that I haven't yet finished. Right after the service I pulled the dusty manuscript from the closet and started to work on it. I am well on my way now.