text:
Prepare for the onslaught. Not today or tomorrow, but soon. You'll be bombarded with political messages on TV and online ads that pop up wherever your Internet travels take you.
The warm-up will start Monday when Tom Foley, of Greenwich, starts a series of 30-second TV ads promoting his Republican gubernatorial candidacy. He's in a primary battle with state Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, R-Fairfield, and each will receive $1.4 million in public money to increase their name recognition and build support before the Aug. 12 vote.
After the primary, the floodgates open. Nearly a decade ago, the state enacted a public campaign finance law to limit special interests' influence on politics. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and both Republican contenders have pledged to spend only the $6.5 million given them under the Citizens Election Program. Still, there are several ways for corporations, the wealthy and political action committees to funnel big money to candidates who support their interests.
"There have been a number of U.S. Supreme Court decisions ... that have opened up additional avenues for dirty money to get into our political process," said Tom Swan, director of the nonprofit Connecticut Citizen Action Group. "Having said that, I still think we arguably have the best campaign finance system in the country, in that it at least guarantees a level playing field for the candidates and lessens candidates' dependence directly on corrupting influences."
Among analysts, the race for the Connecticut's governor's seat is considered one to watch, said Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia's Center for Politics. And where a seat is in play, money often follows.
Polls show Democrat Malloy and Foley, the GOP's endorsed candidate, in a statistical tie for a possible 2014 rematch. Though Malloy has the power of incumbency and approval ratings at about 50 percent, a potential third-party candidate, Jonathan Pelto, a blogger and former state lawmaker, could influence the outcome.
"The basic question is what would it take to trigger outside spending?" Kondik said, adding that so-called super PACs are generally more interested in federal elections. "We give the Connecticut race our toss-up rating," Kondik said. "It's very clearly one of the most-competitive gubernatorial races in the country, including Pennsylvania, Maine, Florida where Republicans control, and Arkansas and Illinois, under Democratic control."
Time will tell
Right now, political scientists doubt that multi-million-dollar independent expenditures will come into Connecticut from high-profile political influencers, such as ultra-conservatives such as Charles and David Koch, or liberal icon George Soros.
Malloy, who attended a two-day Democratic Governors Association event in Chicago last month, will likely get more from the group than the $1.8 million it contributed to his 2010 campaign.Read Full Article
Malloy has been an enthusiastic fundraiser for the governors association, promising to do what it takes to stay competitive in a new political landscape. The group recently withdrew a federal legal challenge to the Connecticut campaign-finance rules.
Foley or McKinney can count on at least as much from the Republican Governors Association, which contributed $1.6 million for Foley's candidacy in 2010, on top of the $11 million from Foley's personal fortune. During the contentious 2010 campaign, the association paid for attack ads against Malloy. He ended up winning the election by a razor-thin 6,404 votes.
Outside money cannot be directly coordinated with the campaigns, but it can pay for expensive advertising.
The 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision known as Citizens United, which ruled that corporations, unions and associations have a First Amendment right to spend on campaign advertising, changed the way races are run, elections watchdogs say. The best they can hope for is a mechanism for disclosure to inform voters who is behind the ads.
"We have no idea whether the Koch brothers are going to go after Malloy," said Cheri Quickmire, executive director of Common Cause in Connecticut. "We don't know until they spend the money that the money gets spent. Even after it happens, the level of disclosure isn't deep enough."
Calls for transparency
Common Cause regularly checks public records of television stations to monitor media buys. Quickmire lamented the failure of a bill in the General Assembly two years ago that would have required corporations to report political activity to their shareholders.
Michael J. Brandi, executive director of the State Elections Enforcement Commission, said that the agency will post so-called independent expenditures within 24 hours.
"There was a lot of concern in the Legislature for those surprise ads, so that people have the opportunity to respond," Brandi said. "We're trying to make sure that people have access to that information."
The SEEC oversees about 400 candidate committees and more than 600 political action committees.
"We do expect to see quite a bit of independent expenditures," Brandi said.
In 2010, state unions contributed $300,000 for Malloy, according to the SEEC.
Public financing was enacted in 2005, following the corruption scandal that forced John G. Rowland to resign and sent him to federal prison for 10 months.
Under the program, candidates for governor and other statewide offices must raise money in contributions of $100 or less to qualify for public financing. The threshold amount is different for each office, but gubernatorial candidates must collect $250,000. Money for the Citizens' Election Fund comes from the value of unclaimed property, such as abandoned savings accounts.
"Independent expenditures tend to be money later in the election season," said Jerry Labriola, state Republican chairman. "I don't know if we're on the radar. It's still a new phenomenon."
Swan, of the citizen action group, said he anticipates an influx of outside money in the 2014 governor's race.
"Gov. Malloy seems to have invested a lot of time in the field for the party," he said. "There are a lot of dynamics at play here. Malloy has to be considered the favorite because he's so competitive and will do what it takes to win."
Targeting candidates
During the 2012 General Assembly elections, a Fairfield-based political action committee called Voters for Good Government, supported in part by Greenwich millionaire Thomas Peterffy, put nearly $280,000 into state Senate races in eastern Connecticut.
Sen. Andrew M. Maynard, D-Stonington, was one of the targets of the PAC, which ran a $60,000 mailer and TV attack against him. He still can't figure out why he was singled out.
"They must have said `let's just take a shot at eastern Connecticut,' " Maynard said. "They came on so aggressive, clumsy and off-point. It was kind of a shake-your-fist rant at government, not particularly at me."
An act of nature intervened. Superstorm Sandy tore down trees and knocked out power for tens of thousands in Maynard's eight-town southeastern Connecticut district days before the election.
"I was the random beneficiary of a power outage that kept the message from getting out there," said Maynard who won a fourth consecutive term. "I'm sorry for the people sitting in the dark, but from a personal political perspective, I didn't have to refute it. I just went without power and sat in the dark, like everyone else."
firstname.lastname@example.com; 860-549-4670; twitter.com/KenDixonCT; facebook.com/kendixonct.hearst; blog.ct news.com/dixon


text:
Working with AfricaGuide for 17 years
We are based in Lilongwe, Malawi and have been in operation since 1985. We are a personalised safari company offering small group photographic safaris and holidays in Malawi and Zambia.
Our motto "Your Specialist Tour Operator" ensures, whatever your requirement, you get the best service, assistance and information from the very start from our helpful staff.
Offering a wide variety of Malawian and Zambian packages, excursions and holiday options, we give you the opportunity to choose a tour that suits you from one of their regular scheduled departures, or to work with the team in creating a tailor made Safari to suit all your needs, interests and budget.
Choose from a range of exhilarating options such as scuba diving, sailing safaris, kayaking excursions, mountain biking, hikes into the Mulanje Massif and boat cruises along the Shire River; all under the expert guidance of our knowledgeable and fully qualified guides.
We only need a minimum of 2 people to guarantee most tour departures thereby allowing you the flexibility to plan your journey to suit yourself.
We pride ourselves in being fully committed to Environmental Education and supporting wildlife and environmental protection both in Malawi and Zambia.
We can provide French, German and Spanish speaking guides upon request, an extra fee may be charged

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Where do you go, or which club do you choose, when it's time to take your car out for some tire-smoking, engine-revving mayhem?
The photo represents my RacerBoy achievement patches, each one representing a different sanctioning body I went out and played with.
Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)
Formula Rally-X (FRX)
National Auto Sport association (NASA)
Redline Time Attack
Silver State Classic
24 Hours of LeMons
National Hod Rod Association (NHRA)
Skip Barber
ChumpCar World Series
Where do you go out and play?


text:
"A Prairie Home Companion" host Garrison Keillor on rescuing poetry from itself
Allen Ginsberg was arguably the most famous poet of the 20th century — and one of the most insufferable, according to Garrison Keillor.
"Ginsburg believed 'first thought, best thought,' and it makes his stuff unreadable," said Keillor, the longtime host of the public radio variety show "A Prairie Home Companion." "I was looking through this enormous concrete block of a book of his collected poems that Harper put out and thinking that it just absolutely defeated the reader on every page."
Keillor, as you might imagine, goes for the more lyrical, humorous stuff, which he feels can be every bit as illuminating as the "serious" poetry vaunted by critics and poetry journals.
It's evident on nearly every page of "O, What a Luxury: Verses Lyrical, Vulgar, Pathetic & Profound," his first book of original poetry that collects work from his radio show and elsewhere.
We caught up with Keillor via phone last week to talk about the book, which brings him to the downtown location of the Tattered Cover on Monday, Oct. 21 for a reading and signing.


text:
Well, you're right. This week I have been in the kitchen all day, every day.
I sometimes wish there were two of me, one to sit out on the porch and enjoy this nice weather and one to stay inside and do all the work.
I'm not going to take credit for this jam. I found the recipe over at Coleen's Recipes. Since I was in the kitchen anyway, I just had to try it out.
6 cups peeled and diced Granny Smith apples
I used these little rusty yellow apples
that fell off of our tree.
1/2 cup of water
1/2 tsp butter
3 cups white sugar
2 cups brown sugar packed
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1 small box powdered fruit pectin
Cook apples, water and butter over low heat, stirring until apples are soft, but not mushy. Stir in pectin and bring to a boil. Add sugars and cinnamon and stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil again. Boil for one minute. Remove from heat and skim off foam (if there is any). Pour into hot jars, leaving 1/4" head space. Process jars in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. This makes (7) 1/2 pints.


text:
|View Michael Shelley's profile
A showcase for the widest-possible definition of pop music, plus interviews with the world's finest music makers. (Visit homepage.)
Also available as an MP3 podcast. More info at our Podcast Central page.
<-- Previous playlist | Back to Michael Shelley playlists | Next playlist -->
May 4, 2013: Right Back Where We Started From
Listen to this show: Pop‑up player! | Add or read comments
CLICK HERE for info on Chandler Travis' world & HERE for info on The Catbirds!
CLICK HERE for info on how to get your own "Michael Shelley's #1 Hit Club" membership card!
CLICK HERE to subscribe to the free Michael Shelley podcast!
|Chandler Travis Philharmonic
|Right Back Where We Started From
|Challengers, The
|Secret Agent Man
|Pee Wee King
|Ten Gallon Boogie
|Olympics, The
|I'll Do A Little Bit More
|Dave Harris Trio
|Night Club
|Magic Kids
|April Stevens
|I Love How You Love Me
|Terry Fell
|You Don't Give A Hang About Me
|Bull Moose Jackson
|Big Ten Inch
|Kirsty MacColl
|They Don't Know
|Buggs, The
|London Town Swing (sic)
|George Jones
|I'm A People
|George Jackson
|I Smell A Rat
|Midnight Stars
|Popy's Disco
|Miss Ludella Black
|My Boyfriend's Band
|Catbirds, The
|Leaving Here
|Everpresent Fullness, The
|Darlin' You Can Count On Me
|Narvel Felts
|A Little Bit of Soap
|Willie Mitchell
|Take Five
|Bill Fox
|Bird Of The World
|Chris Montez
|Foolin Around
|Les Waldroop
|Watergate Bugs
|Supremes, The
|The Happening (demo)
|Esther Phillips
|A Taste of Honey
|Dwight Yoakam
|3 Pears
|Chandler Travis
|Catbirds, The
|Changing Names
|Emitt Rhodes
|With My Face On The Floor
|Cerro Verde
|I Lost A Game
|Merle Travis
|Ike Everly's Rag
|Shuggie Otis
|Destination You!
|Sprague Brothers, The
|I'll Do It Every Time
|Dennis Diken With Bell Sound
|Standing in That Line
|Dan Penn
|Come On Over
|Lefty Frizzell & Wayne Raney
|I've Been Away Too Long
|Piano Red
|It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
|Replacements, The
|Everything's Coming Up Roses
|Peter Boyle
CLICK HERE for the old switch-a-roo: hear Michael Shelley interviewed (he's Artist of the Month on the Stereo Hysteria podcast !)
CLICK HERE to watch Antoine Dodson explain how he has renounced homosexuality, and has become a "True Chosen Hebrew Israelite descendant of Judah," and now wants a wife.
CLICK HERE to read what my man Eddie Deezen has to say about "Revolution 9".
CLICK HERE for a nice piece about the the L.A. studio musicians who dominated the 70's sound.
CLICK HERE for Kim Shattuck.
CLICK HERE to watch what happens when 2 monkeys were paid unequally.
CLICK HERE for info in Eric Kayser - now in NYC on 3rd Ave.
CLICK HERE to find out why people believe in conspiracy theories.
CLICK HERE for Rachel Maddow on Alex Jones' Conspiracies.
CLICK HERE to watch "Music Man Murray," a short film about a record collector/dealer.!
CLICK HERE to see how to clean records with glue!
CLICK HERE to see kids at Coachella pretend they've heard of bands that don't actually exist.
CLICK HERE for a nice piece on The Cowsills!
CLICK HERE for Jerry Lewis Telethon Bloopers - Part 1 !
CLICK HERE for Jerry Lewis Telethon Bloopers - Part 2 !
CLICK HERE for more Jerry. the whole clip is crazy - but 2:13 in is really off the charts nuts.
CLICK HERE for The Worst Work Stations Ever
CLICK HERE to see Google interview Nick Lowe after his Live@Google performance in Mountain View. To get the two tracks for free from this performance CLICK HERE
There's some controversy about the coin toss that decided who would get seats in the plane that crashed on February 3, 1959 and killed Buddy Holly, Richie Vallens & Big Bopper. CLICK HERE for "An open Letter & Challenge to Dion from Tommy Allsup" then CLICK HERE for Dion's version from "The Wanderer Talks Truth"
CLICK HERE to explore & watch a short film on The Cosimo Code, an attempt to catalog every Cosimo Matassa 45!
CLICK HERE for the Top 100 Alternative Albums of the 1960s!
CLICK HERE to hear The Ramones comment on Phil Spector!
CLICK HERE for a great time waster.
CLICK HERE for Actual Audio from Michelle Shocked, March 17 in San Francisco.
CLICK HERE for: Freddie Blassie Cooks for Regis.
CLICK HERE for Lance Shabazz's super cheaply made JOE TEX documentary!
CLICK HERE for a wil Wilson Pickett live show!
CLICK HERE for "The Beatles - 12 Hours To Please Me!" from the BBC - featuring some interesting stuff AND that thing that drives me nuts - contemporary folks covering the Beatles - some ok, some blah!
CLICK HERE for proof: destruction of the Death Star was an inside job.
I'm a huge Sonny Curtis fan. CLICK HERE for a recent interview.
CLICK HERE for The History of the Boombox.
Paul Lukas asks "Would You Buy a $70 Flannel Shirt from John Fogerty?" CLICK HERE!
CLICK HERE for an Eddie Kendricks Documentary
CLICK HERE for a nice Spin piece on Jerry "Swamp Dogg" Williams
CLICK HERE for a video about Wealth Inequality in America
CLICK HERE for info on why Brian Wilson is the devil!!
CLICK HERE for the rise and fall of music delivery formats
CLICK HERE for Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me - OFFICIAL TRAILER
CLICK HERE for "I Was a Teenage Fake Zombie"
CLICK HERE and enjoy the part that starts 2:25 in.
CLICK HERE for Unsung -- Full Episode: Disco: The genre of disco music and its biggest stars are discussed in this 2 hour special.
CLICK HERE for Los Shakers - Siempre tú
CLICK HERE for "Chuck Berry Performs "Roll Over Beethoven" during the 1994 Hall of Fame Inductions Ceremony" and it's lame
September 21st, 1939, radio station WJSV in Washington, D.C., recorded their entire broadcast day -- CLICK HERE to hear it!
CLICK HERE for Albums that never were (but should have been!)
CLICK HERE for info on an amazing new drug: Unpretentiousil!
CLICK HERE for Stories About Prince!
CLICK HERE for the trailer to Dave Grohl's movie about Sound City studios.
CLICK HERE for info session guitarist Vincent Bell.
CLICK HERE for Paul Anka's famous post-gig turned into a short film!
CLICK HERE for Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby's "Do You Remember That" Official Video !
CLICK HERE for info and a trailer for a new documentary on the Muscle Shoals sound!
CLICK HERE for The dB's live on World Cafe!
CLICK HERE for some info on Gabriel, the genius behind "Buzzard Lope" !
CLICK HERE for Long Bets.
CLICK HERE for "Drifter Kills Guy With A Hatchet The Gives INSANE Interview".
CLICK HERE for The Intriguing Passports of 20 Famous Artists and Writers !
CLICK HERE for "The Story of Pat and Lolly Vegas" - former guest Pat Vegas drives around L.A. and talks about their history.
CLICK HERE for a great video of Frank Howard & the Commanders.
CLICK HERE for an recent Montclair Times article on Michael Shelley!
CLICK HERE for some minor key songs reworked into major keys.
CLICK HERE to check out the new WFMU signal coverage map "91.1fm in the NY-NJ metropolitan area, 90.1 in Orange County, NY and 91.9fm in Rockland County NY"!
CLICK HERE to read how Big Star's "September Gurls" was recorded at Ardent Studios
CLICK HERE to see Beastie Boy Mike D's lovely $9 a square foot wallpaper!
CLICK HERE to read "The Beatles and the Art of the Tambourine"
CLICK HERE to watch a robot band cover The Ramones
CLICK HERE to read Carol Kaye review of "The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll's Best-Kept Secret"
CLICK HERE for "Sony Releases Stupid Piece Of Shit That Doesn't Fucking Work" !
CLICK HERE for an article about Sandy Hook truthers who think they've found "absolute proof" that the Newtown shootings were a hoax.
CLICK HERE to find out who played bass on some of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
CLICK HERE for a great Beach Boys Interview from 1964 (starts @ 1:30).
CLICK HERE for seven minutes of David Bowie getting pissed off during interviews.
Apparently Bowie offered "Golden Years" to Elvis Presley - but The King declined. CLICK HERE former guest Stevie Riks nails the Elvis/Bowie duet version.
CLICK HERE for a short film which explains how Mellotrons work.
CLICK HERE Led Zeppelin vs The Beatles - Whole Lotta Helter Skelter !
CLICK HERE for Chuck Berry's 1980 thoughts about The Sex Pistols, Talking Heads and Clash records.
CLICK HERE for Famous Album Covers Revisited Using Google Street View .
CLICK HERE to go to a useless website like THIS ONE.
CLICK HERE for a reminder that you have to be 恋のホワン・ホワン! (or HERE, or HERE , or HERE , or HERE, or HERE!)
CLICK HERE for info on an odd e-book "Nick Lowe: A Long Career That Never Gets Stale." It is 4 pages long and "sells" for $1.99. The same author has one about Dean Martin that was reviewed like this: "This pamphlet was complete gargbage. A sixth grader could have written a better essay. All of this author's works should be removed from Amazon."
CLICK HERE for a similar 156 page "Book On Demand" titled "Nick Lowe" that boasts being made from "High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles!" What is the world coming to? Only $19.95.
CLICK HERE for the FREE download of "No Good To Cry" by The Explorers Club!
Listener comments!
Sat. 5/4/13 11:06am
Pledge $5 to get wfmu a new cd player
Sat. 5/4/13 11:07am
What an opener!
Sat. 5/4/13 11:10am
Step away from the haterade, Paul. That CD player is museum quality :)
Sat. 5/4/13 11:15am
Hackensack Slim:
Had me fooled. Thought it was a Mose Allison song I hadn't heard before. Still good though.
Sat. 5/4/13 11:17am
@Hackensack--That's exactly what my wife was saying when you posted your comment! Crazy.
Sat. 5/4/13 11:21am
mark in toronto:
first ever (and last ever?) bagpipes in a pop/rock song?
Sat. 5/4/13 11:22am
Mike East:
Definitely #1 hit weather today. Morning, Michael
Sat. 5/4/13 11:28am
bagpipes - It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll - not quite a pop song, but close
Sat. 5/4/13 11:35am
mark in toronto:
@adam - yes, of course, i stand corrected
Sat. 5/4/13 11:35am
To whom it may concern:
No F'n way
Harper Collins
Sat. 5/4/13 11:35am
I love the Magic Kids
Sat. 5/4/13 11:41am
Mike East:
Always read the ny'er restaurant reviews, but much like the movie reviews, who writes it determines how annoyed I get. Your daughter should get a job there. I can't believe she used the word melancholy.
Sat. 5/4/13 11:42am
mark in toronto:
Michael, shouldn't the April Stevens songs also credit Nino Tempo?
Sat. 5/4/13 11:44am
Was "I'm a People" any sort of response to "The Monkey Speaks His Mind?"
Sat. 5/4/13 11:49am
mark in toronto:
a perfect #1 song is "Don't Tell Me" by the Incredible Casuals
Sat. 5/4/13 11:50am
Good choice, Mark!
Sat. 5/4/13 11:51am
Aptly ferocious!
Sat. 5/4/13 11:54am
Eddy in Australia:
Loved the pizzeria takedown. When is Junebug going to do record reviews on the show?
Sat. 5/4/13 12:00pm
Love me some Bill Fox. When is the next LP being reissued?!
Sat. 5/4/13 12:04pm
mark in toronto:
@Belinda - thanks! no avatar?
Sat. 5/4/13 12:05pm
Michael!!! Chandler is ready for the call! Standing by.
Sat. 5/4/13 12:07pm
Good day, Michael
Sat. 5/4/13 12:15pm
Chandler Travis! Hooray! Still got all my Incredible Casuals vinyl and my cherished Travis, Shook, and the Club Wow. Keep doing what you do, Mr. Travis.
Sat. 5/4/13 12:17pm
Steve Shook even had a record release party last night and reunited for a bit of Travis Shook, too!
Sat. 5/4/13 12:17pm
Slap Shot has the correct music on DVD, but, yeah, the VHS version had music that was "like" the original...unsettling.
Sat. 5/4/13 12:25pm
Betsy Nichols:
Hey Michael, this Emitt Rhodes toon sounds awesome!
Sat. 5/4/13 12:27pm
Michael Shelley:
Thanks Betsy - as do your jingles!
Sat. 5/4/13 12:32pm
mark in toronto:
@Belinda - is your avatar a 7" vinyl? what are the songs? what does Deke Dickerson do on it?
Sat. 5/4/13 12:33pm
Mike East:
just made some delicious falafel for lunch...so good. My wife says better than the place on St. Mark's
Sat. 5/4/13 12:54pm
Sat. 5/4/13 12:55pm
Two guys is the Kinks, two girls is Heart, so why not?
Sat. 5/4/13 12:58pm
@Mark - it is vinyl! It's my new record, Bubbles in the Think Tank presents Eponymously Entitled. It's a record about records made for Record Store Day. love.bubblesinthethinktank.com
Sat. 5/4/13 12:58pm
Scott C.:
@mark in toronto: That avatar is indeed a 7" vinyl record all about records, just released on Record Store Day 2013. It's called Eponymously Entitled and features exclusive tracks by Deke Dickerson, The Catbirds, The Weisstronauts and more. All the info is here:
Sat. 5/4/13 1:10pm
mark in toronto:
thanks Belinda and Scott, just ordered one!
Sat. 5/4/13 1:23pm
you will love it!
RSS feeds for Michael Shelley's show: Playlists feed | MP3 archives feed| E-mail Michael Shelley | Other WFMU Playlists | All artists played by Michael Shelley |


text:
|Dorchester, Mass.
|High School:
|St. Mark's School
#24 Jay Freeman G 5-11 160 Dorchester, Mass./St. Mark's School
My favorite athletic moment at Brandeis is: last year's game at Chicago. The overtime period was exciting. I never been in that situation before.
My favorite class at Brandeis is: Functions of Capitalist Enterprise with Professor Ed Bayone because the class teaches you about all levels of business. The ins and the outs. The risks vs. returns. And he is also a great guy and engaging teacher.
I chose Brandeis because: of the diversity and acceptance of individuals as well as the ability to come into your own.
My introduction song would be: The Realest by Young Jeezy.
AND MORE: Played in 19 games as a junior, starting three… Led team in steals average last season with 1.1 spg… Scored career-high 18 points in 97-89 OT win at Chicago, Jan. 22, 2012… Hit 7-of-9 from the floor with two 3-pointers… Finished with double-digit scoring in six games… After missing freshman year, appeared in 19 games off the bench as a sophomore, averaging 10.2 minutes per contest... Helped team to 86-82 OT win over Emory, Jan. 28, 2011, when he broke a 77-77 tie with a 3-pointer from the corner with under a minute to go and grabbed a key defensive rebound on Emory's next possession... Double major in business and sociology... Member of Men of Color Alliance (MOCA)...
Career Bests: Points: 18, 1/22/12, at Chicago. . . Rebounds: 6, 2/5/12, at Carnegie Mellon. . . Assists: 4, 1/29/12, vs Carnegie Mellon. . . Steals: 4, 2/25/12, vs NYU. . . Blocks: 1, 1/27/12, vs Case. . . Minutes: 32,2/12/12 at Emory


text:
Find Top-Rated Center Grove Dog Groomers
There are 7 top-rated dog groomers in your area and 29 to avoid.
After 20 years, it's now free to join.
- More than 10 Million Verified Reviews
- Nationwide Coverage
- Trusted Ratings
Pea Ridge Veterinary Clinic
Business Description: Equine dentistry, Routine dental exams, Teeth floating, Wolf tooth extraction, Equine medical care
Matthew Horwich LLC
Business Description: In-Person or Live One-On-One Online Tutoring for Any Subject, Any Age, Any Location. Standardized Tests: ACT, SAT, NMSQT, GMAT, GRE, ASVAB, ASTB, ISEE, HSPT, TEAS, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC Mathematics: algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-algebra, elementary English: grammar, vocabulary, spelling, reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation, ESL, ESOL Research Papers: editing, proofreading, outlining, citations Computer: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
OdorXit Products
Business Description: Are you frustrated when you spend money on products to eliminate odors yet the odors return? Are you tired of the odor being covered up by a fragrance and it smells worse? Are you afraid to use those odor removal products on your skin or your pet's fur? Then it's time to use something safe as soap and REALLY does get rid of the odors. From Mold to Urine to Smoke to Trash you MUST try OdorXit products! OdorXit Concentrate will permanently and safely eliminate urine, feces, vomit, dead animal smell, gasoline, fuel oil, skunk spray and much more on contact. It's safe for any surface such as carpet, hardwood, clothing and more.. OdorXit Magic is a very fast acting ready to use smell neutralizer that doesn't leave a smell of its own. Safe as soap and works on cigarette smoke on your clothes or air, diaper odors, litter box smells even sports smells. Air Quality Manager by OdorXit permanently and safely oxidizes tougher odors such as cigarette and fire smoke odor, odors produced by mold, mildew, spores, bacteria and viruses.
Countryside Animal Hospital
Business Description: Animal Hospital with a progressive general practice and internal medicine specialty services, pain management services, integrative medicine, surgery (orthopedic and soft tissue), endoscopic laser surgery center, dental services and animal behavior. Soon to come mobile clinic services too!
Fuzzy Bones Dog Grooming
Business Description:
Dog Party USA
Business Description: Dog Party USA is a full-service, state-of-the art boarding and daycare facility that is centrally located in Northwest Arkansas and convenient to the regional airport. Featuring acres of outdoor, fenced-in play areas as well as climate-controlled indoor play areas, Dog Party USA has the room and the trained staff to find the perfect off-leash, supervised play group for your dog. Dog Party USA also has professional grooming available 5 days a week, and basic obedience and agility training classes in the evenings. We treat your dogs just like our own and give them lots of freedom, exercise and affection because "Dogs Just Wanna Have Fun!"
Kelly's Veterinary Clinic
Business Description: Small animal medicine
Wedington Animal Hospital
Business Description: Wedington Animal Hospital
Rating Not Available
Pros who have not received a review in the last three years do not have a rating displayed.0Reviews
Doggie Styles Pet Salon
Business Description: I'm a small home-based groomer, giving quality cuts for less the price! I prefer small to medium size dogs. I work around everyone's schedule, I can meet at a reasonable distance!
Rating Not Available
Pros who have not received a review in the last three years do not have a rating displayed.3Reviews
JMC Puppy Park
Business Description: JMC Puppy Park is located in the country away from busy streets with large shaded, fenced outside runs and indoor/outdoor suites. Guests have plenty of outside play time and potty breaks. All guests have a raised bed, towels and toys inside their suite. Guests are also provided with fresh water at all times. We will follow owner's specific feeding instructions. We also will give medications according to owners instruction.It is $16.50 a night for a single occupancy.
Explore Our Solution Center for Helpful Pet Groomer Articles
Dog Groomers Near Me
Dog Grooming reviews in Center Grove
AK 9 CLIPS N' MORE LLCI'm pleased with them.- Lossie R.
FSheridan Animal CareThey have horrible service (but only show that after you pay) and lie about what kind of animals that they have treated before. Their pricing is outrageous!! EXTREMELY DO NOT RECOMMEND USING!!- Nicole R.


text:
Explore Our Hotel
Choose the Best Hotels in Manteca, CA
The Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Manteca is recently fully renovated and delivers unbeatable service and a central location in the beautiful San Joaquin Valley. We're near Lathrop, Stockton, Modesto and Tracy. If you're on your way to San Francisco, Sacramento or Yosemite, we're a peaceful stopover in Manteca, CA.
Our hotel's location is ideal for leisure guests because we're surrounded by exciting attractions that the entire family can enjoy. Spend the day at Big League Dreams, the StrikeZone 48 Bowling Alley or enjoy a round at the Manteca Park Golf Course. There's great shopping, street fairs and fine dining right here in Manteca, too. Or take a scenic day trip to nearby vineyards, Yosemite or Lake Tahoe.
Our hotel's guests know that our Manteca, CA amenities make a business trip easier. Not only are we close to Frito-Lay Distribution and the Ford Truck Training Center, but Delicato Vineyards is just five miles. Host board meetings or small conferences in our meeting facilities. Free high-speed Internet access and a full-service Business Center keeps you productive during your stay in Manteca, CA.
Our hotel's amenities and personalized service will delight you. From spacious, well-appointed rooms and suites to stylish décor and lifestyle-enhancing facilities, your stay will be relaxing and revitalizing. One stay and we think you'll agree, we're one of the best hotels in Manteca, CA!
- Black-out Shades
- Rollaway Bed/Cot Available
- Crib Available
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Separate Hanging Closet
- In-Room Heating and A/C Controls
- Extra Bedding Available
Bathroom/Personal Care
- Private Bathroom
- Bathroom Amenities Available
- Hair Dryer
- Bathtub
In-Room Features
- Mini Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Flat-screen TV
- Work Desk with Lamp
- Desk-level Electrical Outlet
- Free Local Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Premium Channels
- Direct-dial Phone
- Two-line Phone
- Phone with Voicemail
- Complimentary Morning Newspaper
- Windows Open by Guest
Added Value
- Oversized Bath Towels
- Complimentary Coffee/Tea Supplies
- Full Breakfast Included
- Breakfast Buffet Included
- Continental Breakfast Included
- Complimentary Coffee in Lobby
Business Services
- 2 Meeting Room(s) Available
- On-Site Business Center
- Printer
- Copier
- Office supplies available
Internet Access
- Free High-Speed Internet in all Rooms
- Wireless Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members
Entertainment & Recreation
- Outdoor Pool
- Outdoor Whirlpool
- Outdoor Pool Hours of Operation: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Pool Open from: 01-May-2018 to 31-October-2018
Health & Fitness
Complimentary Fitness Center
Two Treadmills, Weight Station Recumbent Bike Free Weights / Dumbells Bosu Ball
Hours of Operation: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fitness Center Type: LIMITED
Fitness Center Equipment:
- Elliptical Machines
- Treadmill
- Free Weights
- Stationary Bicycle
Last Renovation of Fitness Center Equipment: 2015
Housekeeping & Laundry
- Daily Housekeeping
Added Value
- Wake Up Calls
- Ice Machine
Hotel Details
179 Commerce Avenue
Manteca, California 95336
United States
Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Parking + -
- Complimentary Self Parking Available
Accessibility + -
- Public Entrance
- Guest Rooms
- Elevators
- Public Restrooms
- Registration Desk
- Exercise Facility
- Business Center
- Pool
- Number of Accessible Meeting Rooms: 1
Accessible Hotel Areas
- Registration Area
- Accessible Guest Rooms
- Business Center
- Meeting Room
- Exercise Facility
- Pool
Hotel Areas with Accessible Routes from Accessible Public Entrance
- Accessible Self Parking
- Van Accessible Self Parking
- Portable Bathtub Seats
- Closed Caption TVs
- Telephone with TDD
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Guest Rooms
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Public Spaces
- Communication Kits with Visual Alarms
Provided by Hotel
Pet Policy + -
- Service Animals Allowed
- Pet Fee per Night: 250 USD
- No pets allowed. NO animals of any size allowed.
Facility + -
- Smoke-Free Facility
- Number of Floors: 3
- Total Number of Rooms: 72
- Number of Suites: 16
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 72
- Number of Accessible Rooms: 4
- Public Spaces Renovated in: 2015
- Guest Rooms Renovated in: 2015
Credit Cards + -
- American Express
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Diners Club
- Carte Blanche
- Discover


text:
One of my aims at the start of the year was to improve my Powershell and scripting skills. I run a few Google searches looking for resources and had plenty of results returned, but finding the 'wheat from the chaff' proved difficult. So I turned to twitter and asked the SQL community using the #SQLHELP hash tag. As an aside if you have a SQL problem and need an instance response and you can formulate a question in less than 140 characters add #sqlhelp to the end of your post and you'll get a whole bunch of help…I digress. I got a whole heap of replies and I thought I would formulate the URLs in a txt document for future reference, then I realised I should post them on my blog so everyone can use them and here they are:
Useful Powershell URL's
Thanks to Aaron Nelson @SQLvariant Chuck Boyce @chuckboycejr and Lorie Edwards @loriedwards for their replies and help.
If you know of a useful powershell resource that is not shown here please feel free to leave it in a comment.


text:
Happy Manchester Escorts: Escort Manchester Elite Agency
Counted among the elite escort agencies in Manchester, Happy Manchester Escorts has become a truly reliable address to provide better community assistance. With a large number of Manchester's elite companions, the agency has allowed its clients a lasting impression of their social and business events. From the beginning, the agency believes to be the first choice among its clients. Usually the companions are hired mostly by high profile clients for their business trips, so the agency deliberately comes with a companion who can accompany their clients on a business tour; be it incall or outcall Showing the UK's largest selection of elite escort girls in Manchester, the agency is the highest-rated agency. Located in Manchester, the agency is happy to offer around 100+ elite companions in the city. Happy Manchester Escorts: Escort Manchester Elite Agency
Stylish and sophisticated; These girls are easy to ensure that they are perfect to accompany the business people. They not only do business activities, but can also deliver on dinner dates for their high profile clients. Their professionalism and elegance leads them to be able to give Wings the kidding needs of such clients. Since one can see a large number of the companion service providers in this city, it is just a bespoke escort service and has become an achievement for the cultured community. At Happy Manchester Escort, we just added the girls in our gallery who took No Minute to force our clients to hire them; This makes sure to believe that each of our girls is nothing but an example of our hospitality in the city. Happy Manchester Escorts: Escort Manchester Elite Agency
The availability of such girls makes us offer Manchester's sophisticated and elite companions to our esteemed clients, who may give a lasting impression on their clients. Also our girls come up with dazzling personalities, passionate lovemaking, elite behavior and intelligence that make them unparalleled in Manchester's companion industry. By combining these qualities, our companion is truly the top acquisition of the city's best companion service. The beauty and impeccable charm brings them as a feminine beauty package that is maximally on earth. Thus hiring one of our elite companions in Manchester is just a pleasure to enjoy the ultimate luxury of life ever.
With a range of around 50 unique galleries aimed at meeting different clients' desires, the agency ensures the availability of each type of girl. From blond, brunette, red head, ebony to Asia, she believes in her fulsome gallery with heaven-like beauty altogether. As soon as someone makes his Visit to our agency, he insists that he will be back accompanied by the girl whom he will desire. In short, the agency is just a Panacea who escorted seekers to heal their emotional wounds. Show interest in Happy Manchester Escorts for deep diving into the True Ocean, with a beautiful and elite companion in Manchester. All in all, they must be the Goddess of elegance and finesse that make them truly as a one stop destination for an unforgettable and unusual experience. Happy Manchester Escorts: Escort Manchester Elite Agency


text:
This office has tons of cords and cables. Unplug the wrong one, and, surprise! You've cut off your coworker's power sources and turned off their monitors. They hate you and want to kill you. That's why Dotz cord identifiers are particularly useful.
What Is It?
Snap-on plastic labels for all the cords to your gadgets.
Who's It For?
Anyone who uses electronics and plugs them in. So, everyone.
Candy-colored coin-sized dots. Kind of juvenile.
Using It
Write what the cable goes to on a little piece of paper. That goes inside a plastic shell, which snaps around the wire.
The Best Part
They're cute, cheap, and super handy.
Tragic Flaw
Big wires are a strain — it barely fits around the fat part of a MacBook charger.
This Is Weird...
They look kind of like something a school teacher would use. Or insist that you use. They're the digital equivalent of divider tabs in a three-ring binder.
Test Notes
- Systematically labelled every cord within reach.
- No one swiped anyone's 30-pin connector.
- No monitors were unexpectedly unplugged. The workday was unusually calm and even-tempered.
Should You Buy It?
Totally. Cameras, laptops, phones — no matter what kinds of gadgets you have, there's at least a handful of different cord for syncing, charging, uploading, and so forth. In an office where people are using a range of devices, it's even easier to get them all mixed up. But now at least a small problem is solved. Now, back to those TPS reports.
Dotz Cord Identifiers
• Price: $US3.99 for a pack of five
• Material: plastic
• Colors: assorted pastels and brights
• Dimensions: About an inch in diameter
• Hazards: Choking
• Gizrank: 4.0 stars


text:
- WiFi
- Car park
- Air conditioning
- Spa
- Family
- Budget
Choose your room
With a stay at Sea Side Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Tel Aviv, steps from Trumpeldor Cemetery and minutes from Museum of the History of Tel Aviv. This hotel is close to Frishman Beach and Dizengoff Centre. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in the lobby. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.


text:
Optimizing Your Total Learning Experience
SimManager™ is a suite of online tools that enables you to fully maximize the information gathered from your simulation education program. Going far beyond managing resources and archiving information, SimManager will examine outcomes, mine and manage information, categorize research and much more. SimManager is your staff member, dedicated to helping you maximize every piece of data available. Partner with the integrated solution offered through the SimManager platform and you'll enjoy:
An accelerated learning experience for every student
A complete understanding of learner performance
A well-organized planning and preparation process
Optimum resource tracking and utilization
Creating and environment for success
When preparing for any teaching experience, it's important to have access to the resources you need to maximize your educational process. SimManager is a web-based platform that delivers comprehensive solutions for the delivery and management of simulation and education, including the following:
- SimStore™ and self-authored scenarios and content
- Manikins and other types of simulation equipment
- Buildings, rooms, and resources
- Schedule participants, instructors, and simulation center administration from interactive calendar
- Classes, courses, and curricula with full calendar functionality
- Outlook™ integration of learning events
Complete control of the learning environment
Gathering simulation data is just part of the overall teaching experience. To maximize every learning opportunity, your observations must be distilled and arranged so that you can extract all of the information available. SimManager is your comprehensive solution to manage, track, and organize all of your simulation, scheduling and educational information. With SimManager you'll be able to:
- Upload simulation debrief files
- Organize simulation participants by group and role
- Seamless integration with SimView™ and patient simulators
- Allow learners and instructors to access their transcript information and debrief file comments
- Access, annotate, and grade simulation performance remotely
Education built to maximize your learning experience
By providing a single integrated solution, to help manage your simulation resources, equipment, students, content and assessments, the SimManager platform will give you the power to focus on education. With a fully integrated courseware library you can access, develop and manage content tailored to meet your specific needs:
- Curriculum building and management
- Course creation and authoring
- Flexible assignment engine
- Web-based learning
- E-learning and simulation content
- Management of self-authored and SimStore scenarios
Capitalize on each educational opportunity
By utilizing the SimManager platform, your organization will have access to the tools needed to better manage and organize simulation activities, content and learning events. As a result you will be able to:
- Increase training effectiveness
- Make better use of existing simulation and training facilities
- Evaluate and document performance improvement over time
- Benchmark results to generate new performance standards
- Track performance improvement
The tools to make simulation a success...and help save lives
There are many different measures of success… in the end it's about making a positive difference in the lives of people impacted by your organization.
The SimManager application will give you the ability to effectively consolidate, manage, schedule, and share all of your simulation and learning assets through a single unifying platform.
By leveraging the information collected and gathered with SimManager, you can more quickly adjust your education and training to address specific organizational or departmental needs, leading to an accelerated path to success.
Learn more about each of SimCenter's integrated components below | Watch the SimCenter video ›
Creating An Environment For Success
For the simulation novice to sophisticated developers, SimCenter has the tools and services to help every user realize their full potential. Visit mysimcenter.com to learn how to optimize your simulation training using SimCenter and SimMan 3G.
Access to validated, standardized content from industry experts | Learn More >
A suite of online tools that allows you to fully optimize your entire simulation center operation | Learn More >
An integrated debriefing solution giving you the ability to study simulation events more closely | Learn More >


text:
The Ministry of Justice yesterday said it has proposed amending a law to allow repeat drunk driving suspects to be detained for up to two months before they are indicted.
Under the current law, if a driver has a blood alcohol content of 0.11 percent, that is a violation of the Offenses Against Public Safety Act (公共危險罪).
Deputy Minister of Justice Chen Shou-huang (陳守煌) said the Code of Criminal Procedure (刑事訴訟法) stipulates that police and prosecutors can detain a suspect for up to 24 hours before deciding whether to release the suspect or petition the court to keep the individual in custody.
Chen said the ministry has asked the Judicial Yuan to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to make repeat drunk drivers subject to preventive detention for up to two months.
Chen said it is more difficult to deter drunk driving effectively if repeat offenders are released on bail.
Chen added that judicial authorities have to negotiate the bill with the legislature.
The Executive Yuan last month proposed an amendment to remove commutation of sentences to fines for people convicted of drunk driving and stipulates that anyone convicted of drunk driving must serve at least two months in prison and may receive a maximum prison sentence of two years. Offenders may additionally be fined NT$200,000.
The draft will be forwarded to the legislature for approval.
The latest proposal followed comments President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) made on Friday at a meeting with road safety and prevention groups, when he said drunk drivers should be placed in preventive detention to protect other people.
Ma said he would be willing to go to the Constitutional Court to defend his position on that issue, if necessary.
Drivers who fail a breathalyzer test should be immediately referred to prosecutors so that the drivers can be put into detention for 24 hours, Ma said.
"This is something that can be done now," he said.
Ma said he has instructed related government agencies to come up with comprehensive measures against drunk driving and make the necessary revisions to the breathalyzer regulations and detention rules by the end of next month.
Only by strengthening "preventive measures," can one deter drunk drivers, he said.
Ma said that in a nation with a high population density and a large number of vehicles on the road, "every driver is behind the wheel of a killing machine."
Ma said that prioritizing the rights of drunk drivers undermines the rights of their victims.
"This is an atrocity on the part of the government, an atrocity to the victims," Ma said.
Ma said that the US adopted preventive detention in 1984, recognizing that drunk drivers can kill. He also said that the recidivism rate for drunk driving is usually high.
He said he has been concerned about drunk driving for a long time and hopes to deal with it strictly. This means stringent laws and enforcement and quick implementation to give the law teeth, he said.
A senior judicial official said Ma has good intentions, but said that drunk driving was not included on the list of offenses that justify preventive detention in the Code of Criminal Procedure.
If police want to detain drunk drivers, the law would first have to be revised, the official said.
Justice ministry officials said that under the Criminal Code, intoxicated drivers can be turned over to prosecutors for detention only if they test over 0.55mg on the breathalyzer.


text:
elcome to Dylan O'Brien Online your oldest & best fan source for everything about the amazing Dylan O'Brien! Best known for his role as Stiles Stilinski in MTV's Teen Wolf. You may also know him from movies such as The Maze Runner Movie Series, The Internship, High Road & many other movies. You'll find the latest news, high quality photos and media on Dylan. Check out the site and please come back soon.
Dylan as Marcel Marceau
This is the true story of Marcel Marceau and his involvement in the French Resistance..
The Bayou
Dylan as Ceto
A young "street soldier" must choose between his mentor, working for the crime syndicate who has taken care of him, and a 15-year-old runaway girl they have enslaved.
The Education of Fredrick Fitzell
Dylan as Fred
Fred is a normal guy approaching 30 and going through an existential crisis as he finds himself on the precipice of full-blown adulthood
Name: Dylan O'brien Online
URL: dylanobrien.org / dylan-obrien.org
Online since: June 06, 2011
Maintened by Mouza
Founder Tiffany
Contact: admin (@) dylanobrien.org
View: Disclaimer and Privacy Policy
— 09 04 2013
Comments are closed.


text:
The on again off again discounts at the Dolphin Market in Cruz Bay are – on again. Got it from the horse's mouth.
I spoke with the store's owner today and he says that he really wants people to keep coming to Dolphin even though the construction of the roundabout makes entries and exits to and from the makeshift parking areas an adventurous proposition – not for the faint of heart . Hoping to accomplish this goal he has reinstated the 10% discount for most items on purchases of more than $50. For the weekend discount of 20%, you'll need to get a discount coupon, which many times you'll have to ask for.
It's a decent savings and the prices are already lower than the other markets so, in my opinion, it's worth it extra hassle.


text:
What makes an environment conducive to artistic expression? We believe it's a faculty made up of highly-talented practicing artists, a curriculum rich in fine arts and liberal arts courses, a breath-taking campus, and small class size. The Nazareth Art and Design Department offers a variety of programs that take advantage of these assets.
See examples of student projects and artwork.
Exhibits, hours, and general information about the Colacino and Arts Center Galleries on campus.
The opportunities to study for a semester or a year abroad include programs at art universities in Rennes, France, as well as at the Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA).
Contact us and learn more about our faculty and their work.
The Art and Design Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).


text:
Rellu Pats
Rellu Pats has been a dancer her whole life. As a young dancer, Rellu dreamed of becoming a professional flamenco dancer. Unfortunately, her professional career was put on hold due to a knee injury from childhood. Since then, her life has taken unexpected turns and landed her in a position that she loves and grows from everyday.
It wasn't until she saw a commercial for Zumba® that she realized she could have a career doing something she loved. She became a licensed instructor and grew into her role. She was most recently invited to perform at the Zumba® Instructor Convention in Orlando, Florida with fellow instructors.
Who is the person who inspires you the most?
It will have to be my mentor and inspiration Steve Boedt. Steve is a Zumba® Education specialist with a long career in fitness working for both Reebok and Nike. His strength as an instructor lies in the simplicity of teaching, his motivating personality and the knowledge he has. Even with all the "fame" that he has experienced he is still grounded and humble, letting the education speak for itself. Steve is also super spiritual and chooses to see the good and positivity around him.
What motivates you during challenging times? The knowledge that everything happens for a reason and I am meant to learn from hardships. Everything from the past has made me what I am today. Maybe not always the easiest thing to realize but in the end it all falls into place.


text:
When we recognized our mistake, we put correct information on the San Juan Record website and the San Juan Record Facebook page.
While more than 200 people attended the meeting, I understand that some people may have missed the meeting. If you missed the meeting because of our mistake, my sincere apologies.
Of course, attendance at a meeting means nothing unless you submit written comments about the sage grouse proposal.
Don't forget to submit written comments before the March 12 deadline.
They can be sent to Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-R6-ES-2011-0111, Division of Policy and Directives Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N Fairfax Drive, MS 2042-PDM, Arlington, VA 22203.
A document to guide your comments has been prepared by San Juan County. It can be downloaded from this page.
• • • • •
It used to be a rare thing to see an eagle in San Juan County. In recent years, however, it is easy. Just head north and east of Monticello and wait a little while.
Before you know it, you will see birds of all kinds, including eagles, hawks, ravens and crows. Apparently, all of these species have developed a taste for sage grouse.
I'm not sure what you do when one threatened species is feeding on another endangered species.
• • • • •
New faces at the San Juan Record office and bookstore are Cathy Hatch and Merri Allyson Platt. They are both working part time to fill the very large shoes left by departing employee Jill Slack.
There may also be additional new faces at the San Juan Record in the future. More than 30 people responded to our job listing.
• • • • •
Local subscribers will get a copy of the Monticello High School Lariat in this issue of the San Juan Record.
Don't miss the excellent story on the Greater Canyonlands Monument proposal by Nathalie Reay, which begins on the front page. Reay is a freshman at MHS.
We are pleased to announce that the San Juan High School Rattler will also be inserted in the San Juan Record on an occasional basis.
Including the high school papers in theSan Juan Record is beneficial to all. Readers get excellent news from the schools and the high school students get an expanded audience for their efforts. We hope you enjoy!


text:
The Putnam County Sentinel is the oldest continuously-operating business in Putnam County since operations started in 1855.
newspaper began its life in Kalida, which was still the county seat at
that time, as the Kalida Sentinel under the ownership of L. Wolfe. The
newspaper remained in the village until after the Civil War, moving its
operations to Ottawa in 1866. At that time the editor and publisher was
M. G. Gillette and he changed the name to the current Putnam County
In 1867, Gillette sold the company to George D. Kinder
who remained as editor and publisher of the newspaper until 1900 when he
transferred the business to a stock company and incorporated as the
Sentinel Publishing Company.
Throughout this time period in the
county history, several newspapers started and ended their publishing
lives, including the German publication, Der Democrat, The Ottawa
Telegram, and the Putnam County Gazette. The Gazette stayed in business
the longest, surviving through a series of owners until 1950 when the
physical assets and the name were sold to the Sentinel Publishing
Charles A. Schierloh served as the company manger of the
Sentinel from 1900 until 1922 along with a line of five editors. The two
positions were joined again in 1922 under the leadership when Edward J.
Beckman was named the editor and manager until 1925. In January of that
year, Edwin Sommers, then the superintendent of Ottawa Public Schools,
became the publisher, editor and manager of the company. R.E. Laudick
took over the editorial chair of the Sentinel in 1933 when Sommers - a
very busy man - was also named the postmaster of Ottawa. Laudick added
the managerial responsibilities in December of 1935 following the death
of Sommers and remained an employee of the company for four decades.
Schierloh was also a long-time employee of the company. The daughter of
Charles, she worked for the Sentinel for approximately 50 years,
serving most of that time as a Linotype operator beginning with the
installation of the first machine in 1919 and still working on the
typesetting machines in the 1960s.
The Putnam Sentinel was
purchased by the Hirt Publishing Company of Bellevue, Ohio, in 1984. The
newspaper was later sold to Brown Publishing Company in 2005 and then
DHI Media, Inc., of Delphos, in 2010.
Through all the changes of
ownership and personnel, the Putnam County Sentinel has continued to
serve the community by chronicling all the news, events, and people in
the area.
Putnam Sentinel Media Affiliates
Ada Herald
| Dearborn County Register | Delphos Herald | Eagle Print | Falmouth Outlook | Iron County Reporter
| Monroe County Beacon
| Ohio County News | Paulding Progress | Rising Sun Recorder | Star Gazette | The Harrison Journal | The Journal Press | Times Bulletin | Vilas County News-Review | Waushara Argus
Information published on this site is not for republication in print or web media without the expressed written consent of Putnam Sentinel Media.


text:
Live tweet-up: Building a Food-Secure Future in the Horn of Africa
FAO experts respond to questions on the Horn of Africa, live on Twitter
On Wednesday 24 August FAO held a live tweet-up discussion on how farmers and pastoralists in the Horn of Africa have been affected by drought, and what needs to be done to help the region strengthen its agricultural sector in order to better weather shocks like drought and grow more food locally.
FAO Chief of Emergency Operations Cristina Amaral and Food Security Analyst Ahmed Shukri responded to your questions live via our @FAOnews account, using the hashtag #HoAdev.
This was FAO's first live Twitter discussion. We learned a lot and are looking forward to the next one. Thanks for your support, ideas, and participation.
You can have a look at some of the higlights of the conversation here.


text: The University of Northern Iowa has many talented faculty, staff and students who are willing to share their expertise with you. UNI's Speakers Bureau is a great resource for community organizations, businesses and industries looking for speakers at meetings, summits, conferences and more. More than 200 topics range from a healthy environment, renewable energy sources, conservation, economy, business ethics, crisis communications, high school reform, early childhood education, world religions, presidential elections, voting behavior, work-life balance, stress management, motivation and much more. Perhaps you want a presentation about a specific UNI program or something you don't see on the list, we're happy to assist. To request a speaker, contact the Office of University Relations at (319) 273-2761, or complete the online request form.


text:
Photo Gallery
Coming soon! Share this:Read More
Check back here often to see what's new! We will have several special items available for purchase to commemorate this very special event, and early next year the official DVD will be on sale! Share this:Read More
CHiPs for Kids
Share this:Read More
Most Recent Articles
Rogaine review from www.everything-nu.com
CHiPs 35th Anniversary Reunion Official Cast Photo
Share this: ...Read More
Looking Back on the CHiPs Reunion……
I was standing in the autograph room, watching Larry Wilcox pose for photos astride a gorgeous CHP Kawasaki 1000 motorcycle. It was clear from the expression on his face that he was enjoying every minute of it. 7...Read More
Non-Attendee Packages Available for Pre-Order!!
Wish you could attend the reunion but just can't make it? Well now you...Read More
Visit Our New Store!
Pleased to announce that we have our own store now selling all kinds of great...Read More
Brianne Leary Signs On!
We're happy to announce that schedule permitting, Brianne Leary will be...Read More
Join Us For a Chat on June 21st!
Have questions or suggestions regarding the reunion? Interested in volunteering...Read More
Michael Dorn to Attend!
We're pleased to announce that Michael Dorn (Jebediah Turner) will be...Read More
- Hi all, yes it is true that Warner Brothers has released CHiPs 99 on DVD. Hopefully this means the rest of the series will follow! ~Sue
- Hi everyone! I am back. Thanks for all your prayers and good wishes. Things are pretty bad here-this is the worst...
- Our fan of the week is... Anne Marie Farruggio! Congratulations. To get picked as our next fan of the week, post...
- Our fan of the week is... Douglas Morris! Congratulations. To get picked as our next fan of the week, post on our...
- Guys, I am dealing with a hurricane at the moment. I have no phone, my internet connection is shaky, and my power...
- I heard from Brodie earlier today. He thanks everyone for the birthday wishes Look what i found


text:
By Anya Raza | KF18 | Pakistan
Secretly, every fellow really just wants to be in the field.
The thrill-seekers in us wish to go to obscure far-flung places, desperate and desolate, yet magical in our minds.
In my case, not even our car breaking down could hold me back. So off we went, three women on a dusty road. Sometimes we need life to slow down around us, to match the pace of our surroundings. As we moseyed our way through the village, we passed a local mela (fair), complete with food stands, game stalls and a theme park.
The sight of a Ferris wheel halted my breath – my daytime reverie saw me floating above this tiny village less than two hours from Lahore, thrust into a utopian state of oblivion. Upon close inspection I realised there was no one in it, and I was told tearfully that these operate on generators, therefore the chances of dangling above my dreams were high. Ah, it's just as well.
Drifting from stall to stall I was once more momentarily distracted by the giant stacks of jalebis (deep fried sugar syrup), their treacly character gluing to my mind, reminding my taste buds of all that is hot and delightfully (st)icky in the summer.
With the midday sun beating down on us, and the market next to empty, I was reminded of the nocturnal nature of Pakistanis during the summer.
Here we arrived to Fareeda's home, an Asasah borrower since 2007. She told us how her family had gone through several troughs in life, after the death of her only son. She had come to know of Asasah through a friend with whom she used to make mosquito nets by hand.
With the help of several loans through Kiva, Fareeda and her husband managed to expand their business, adding bags, clothes, pillow cases and sleeping bags to their growing list of products.
"In our family it is not customary for women to work. I have become an example in our community – people now come to me for advice!" she explained.
Fareeda's proud husband stood watching, and when I asked him what he thought of her endeavours, he responded with a metaphor, "a motorcycle needs two wheels, if one gets punctured, the whole vehicle will be immobile!"
Fareeda now employs 15 women, her children go to school and she lives in a brick home with running water, electricity, a toilet and several rooms.
This is the ideal we strive towards.
This is the dignity we wish to provide.
This is microfinance at its finest.
I asked Fareeda what she had learned from her success, "just because good days come doesn't mean you should forget the bad."
She further went on to add,"I recommend for everyone to stand on their own two feet. My success doesn't stand still with me, I must pay it forward in order to keep growing."
As we said goodbye, her level of emancipation was clear when she brought out her own camcorder to film us.
With our car still very much inoperable, Fareeda's husband took us on his rickshaw to the nearest intersection, where we jumped onto another rickshaw. Despite our lack of speed, dust caught in my eye and resulted in an inadvertent pit-stop, where wise words were dispensed to me by our rickshaw driver, "this may sound a bit technical to you, but should you find your right eye to be obstructed, blow really hard through your left nostril. I guarantee you it will work."
I solemnly promised I would, and exited the rickshaw to be warmly greeted by the next Kiva borrower, Zara Jameel, and her four children.
Zara recently took a loan from Kiva to expand her business as a seamstress. As her four children clamoured for her attention, Zara patiently taught me a three stitch, and showed me some of her finest pieces of work. She explained how the trade had passed down by her mother, and noted she had already began teaching her oldest daughter too.
Her husband works at a charpoy (traditional rope bed) store, so her income from sewing and embroidering clothes is a welcome addition to the household.
At 23, this confident, comfortable young woman said she didn't want any more children. Her Kiva loan would be used to purchase a sewing machine, after which she would work out her strategy one step at a time. With her youngest Arsalan looking up at her, his eyes capturing the hope she conveyed, I wished her nothing but the best.
My first field trip with Asasah left me feeling energized, excited and hopeful. Next week I enter the belly of the beast, South Punjab, and its roaring successful borrowers. If it's anything like this week, I'll need to do a blog series!
Anya Raza is a Kiva Fellow stationed at Asasah, a microfinance institution in Pakistan. You can lend to one of Asasah's borrowers here, join the Pakistan lending team, and keep reading Anya's posts to learn more about the organization and the many borrowers it helps fund. @anya_raza


text:
Talking about feelings
In this module you will learn words for talking about feelings, practise the verb 'to be' and make sentences to describe how people are feeling.
In this module you will learn words for talking about feelings, practise the verb 'to be' and make sentences to describe how people are feeling.
In this module you will learn the names of parts of the body, listen to people talking to a doctor and practise your spelling.
In this module you will learn new food words and practice reading and spelling words beginning with p and b.
In this module you will learn new words about school and practise answering questions on school forms.
The aims of this lesson are to provide practice of the vocabulary of jobs and of reading and speaking skills. The lesson is based around a jigsaw reading exercise on a text about a survey of hairdressers. It introduces the topic of jobs with discussion and a dictation, then asks learners to identify and exchange information.
Students will find out about charity shops and explore ways to raise money for charity. A central focus of this lesson is the valuable work of The Ruth Hayman Trust.
This lesson is about school parents' evenings. It provides students with the chance to read about parents' evenings and practise vocabulary associated with meeting a child's teacher. It also develops the students' ability to ask a range of important questions at parents' evening.
A simple speaking activity for low level learners to practise using the past simple.
What's the best place you've been to? Listen to Esther talking to Dot about the places that she has been to and the food that she ate there.
Cooks often use a wok to cook Chinese food, especially stir-fry. TV chef Ken Hom shows us a tasty way to make dish of Chinese vegetables in a wok.


text:
Clickfunnels Affiliate LoginPrepared to begin constructing out your sales funnels? I locate that a lot of people are simply shed when it involves developing out their funnels. There are a couple of things you need prior to you can begin. Here are several of the most preferred choices when it involves creating both totally free and also paid funnels: Lead Pages-when it comes to constructing opt-in web pages, LeadPages.net is one of the most powerful tools you contend your disposal. They've tracked and examined a range of web page styles to figure out which ones transform best, and they make it simple for you to construct similar pages for your marketing channel. The reason individuals like LeadPages is because it has a drag as well as drop attribute that makes building your opt-in web pages a breeze. It does come with a cost of $25/month if you pay annually.So prior to investing, you'll want to make certain you can recoup your financial investment.
I also recommend OptimizePress which is an additional landing web page contractor. With OptimizePress you pay an one time fee of $97 and also it is your own for the year. No regular monthly settlements. You do have to restore it every year yet the revival charge is only $34. OptimizePress has opt-in web pages, webinar web pages, thanks pages and also is very easy to deal with similar to Lead Pages. It's an option that you have to make financially and which one helps you the best.
Instabuilder-similar to LeadPages, but without the regular monthly investment. ClickFunnels 10X Secrets Bonus that enables you to develop your own funnels. It includes several channel templates and a Clickfunnels Affiliate Login that makes it easy to get just the appearance you desire.
AWeber- When it involves an e-mail marketing monitoring system, I choose Aweber. It's most likely the simplest e-mail supervisor on the marketplace today, Aweber is the choice for numerous small business proprietors, not only because it's simple to make use of, but since it's also economical. Beginning at less than $20 monthly for as much as 500 clients, Aweber uses both autoresponders and also broadcast e-mails, listing automation, and segmenting, so you can send out emails exactly when-and to whom-you want to include in your sales pipeline.
Click Funnels- With a click of a button you can quickly develop as well as produce various sorts of sales funnels, opt-in funnels, webinar funnels, subscription websites therefore far more. Click funnels integrates with your buying cart, CRM and also Email Autoresponder. Click Funnels has a 14 day free test as well as after the test you pay $97 monthly.
PayPal-Is the simplest of all payment cpus, PayPal enables you to take payments online for an extremely practical charge. You can additionally utilize it as a basic purchasing cart for your site.
Infusionsoft-Probably the top device for any kind of organization model, Infusionsoft is an all-in-one option for consumer monitoring, channel configuration, subscriber list, as well as even membership sites. It's valued at the high end, however if you can (and also will certainly) use all its power, then Infusionsoft is well worth the financial investment. It's a substantial investment though, It's except somebody just starting their company. At $199 a month with an in advance charge of $999 you would certainly utilize this tool for taking your business to the next level. It's a great option for Clickfunnels Affiliate Login.
You can see that you have a great deal of alternatives (as well as even more that I have not discussed) when it comes to constructing out your sales funnels, however what are the essential items? At one of the most standard degree, you must have:
A way to produce website. A basic WordPress website will load this need, with a little of work. LeadPages, Clickfunnels Affiliate Login, Optimize Press, as well as Instabuilder behave to have, yet not crucial, specifically if you're just getting started. Also look at ClickFunnels 10X Secrets Bonus.
A means to capture e-mail addresses. Aweber is definitely the top selection below, yet others consist of MailChimp, Consistent Call, as well as iContact.
Take your time as well as start little. Build the sales channel by using tools that don't set you back a ton of money. As soon as you have a few marketing channels up as well as running, you will be able to see where they can utilize improvement, and exactly how the tools offered to you can help make your sales funnelsconvert better and also function more effectively.


text:
Sunday, October 4, 2009
The language of argument in essay writing (Anatomy series part 5)
I want to pick up on a question Andrea asked when she wrote: 'Is your case well supported?' and another that appeared on Susanna's mind-blowing mind-map, 'What is your argument'? Both of these points assume that 1. You have taken a position on an essay topic and 2. You are arguing your case throughout your essay. Of course, this is exactly what you need to do!
An essay presents a point of view formulated by critically assessing the information or ideas relevant to the essay topic, that is, an essay IS an argument. The word 'argument' does not have to be written anywhere in your essay for it to be an important part of your task. Your lecturers may assume that you know this and thus may not explain the importance of arguments to you in class.
Academic arguments are used for a range of purposes such as:
1. Supporting something we think has merit – a position, a point of view, a program, an object.
2. Persuading someone that something would be beneficial to do (or not to do) – a particular course of action.
3. Showing someone the problems or difficulties with something – a theory, an approach, a course of action.
An essay requires a thesis statement - this is your concise response to the essay questions which takes the form of an argumentative assertion that states the point of view or claim that the essay will go on to support.
Be aware though, that statements of fact are not thesis statements as they do not tell the reader what the author thinks about the topic. Have a look at the paragraphs below. Can you tell which is a series of facts and which contains a thesis statement?
The Black Death (otherwise known as the Bubonic Plague) first appeared in Europe in the 1340s. Spread by rodents and fleas. the infection is said to have 'carried off' a third of Europe's population. Plague causes fever and a painful swelling of the lymph glands called buboes. The disease also causes spots on the skin that are red at first and then turn black.
The Black Death of 1348 coincided with fundamental changes in the social framework of the later Middle Ages. However, the disease alone was not responsible for these changes. Rather, it is necessary to consider a number of economic, agricultural and health factors in assessing the transformation of late medieval society.
Topic sentences should clearly signal to your reader the main idea in the paragraph. In the body section of a good essay, you should be able to get a sense of the overall argument by reading only the topic sentences!
Don't forget though, that the argument should also form a cohesive whole so this means that the paragraphs need to be logically ordered and connections made between the points presented in those paragraphs.
As you write, you need to draw out the implications of the information you are including by explaining to the reader why you have used evidence and how it serves your argument. Have a look at the following essay extract and note how the student writer is using signposting language (e.g. this argument) and linking words to show what she is doing in her writing.
ESSAY TOPIC: Discuss the argument that it makes financial sense for employers to make the workplace safer so that they can reduce their payroll expenses and save money.
This argument also relies on the idea that companies use financial sense exclusively to make decisions about improving the work environment. However, this is not always the case. Companies look at other considerations such as the negative social ramifications of high on-job injuries. For example,Toyota spends large amounts of money improving its environment because, while its goal is to be profitable, it also prides itself on high employee morale and an almost perfectly safe work environment (Matsuki & Fewick 2002). Therefore, Toyota finds that it can do both, as by improving employee health and employee relations they are guaranteed a more motivated staff, and hence a more efficient staff. This guarantees more money for the business as well as more safety for the employees (Grieves et al. 2004).
Happy arguing!
4 comments:
- Jose M. Blanco said...
Virginia, a question for you.
Do you teach students to place their thesis statement at the END of the first paragraph? Most high school and college essays seem to suggest such a placement, but several rhetorics seem a bit liberal and tell students that the thesis may be at the beginning of the essay (first sentence) or even IMPLIED(!!). I have my students place the thesis at the end of the first paragraph? Do you follow this practice?
- July 18, 2010 at 8:38 PM
Dear Jose,
I teach students to place the thesis statement towards the end of the introduction (whether that's one or more paragraphs).
However, it's not at the very end because I then suggest that they give a brief outline of how they are going to answer the question.
My logic is this:
first- you give some background to the question
second- you state your argument (thesis statement)
third- you explain how you are going to answer the question (argue your case).
Having said that, I believe that when writers become more confident, they can vary their structure a lot more. I think it's better for the reader if the thesis is clear rather than being implied. Of course, the thesis itself may be hedged e. g. this essay will argue that the likely cause of the financial crisis was unregulated trading.
- August 5, 2010 at 1:12 AM
- Zieg said...
Great post!essay writing
- August 25, 2010 at 10:19 PM
- Elmer said...
Your blog really contains an academic arguments that is really interesting in some reader's. It's because it is full of argumentative thoughts about learning and handling an essay writing's.
best essay.
- November 23, 2012 at 11:32 PM


text:
Difference between revisions of "Guys Read"
From Wiki
(added Leigh Lamberts selections for older guys)
(→Books for Older Guys)
|Line 99:
|Line 99:
*[http://aries.jmrl.org/search/t?midnight+for+charlie+bone '''Midnight for Charlie Bone'''] by Jenny Nimmo.
*[http://aries.jmrl.org/search/t?midnight+for+charlie+bone '''Midnight for Charlie Bone'''] by Jenny Nimmo.
*[http://aries.jmrl.org/search/t?silverwing '''Silverwing'''] by Kenneth Oppel.
*[http://aries.jmrl.org/search/t?silverwing '''Silverwing'''] by Kenneth Oppel.
Revision as of 20:13, 22 March 2010
Article in Juvenile Fiction
These are books with Boy Appeal!
Books for Younger Guys
- Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary.
- Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary.
- The Spiderwick Chronicles series by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black.
- Phineas L. MacGuire Erupts! The First Experiment by Frances O'Roark Dowell.
- Owen Foote series by Stephanie Greene.
- The Zack Files series by Dan Greenburg.
- The Dangerous Book For Boys by Conn and Hal Iggulden.
- {{#ev:youtube|hR9vY4TFw5Q|300}}
- ...and see more reviews like this from Story Tubes
- Horrible Harry in Room 2B by Suzy Kline.
- Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald
- Dragon Slayer's Academy series by Kate McMullan.
- How Oliver Olson Changed the World by Claudia Mills.
- Soup by Robert Newton Peck.
- The Adventures of Captain Underpants, etc. by Dav Pilkey.
- Jigsaw Jones Mystery series by James Preller.
- Marvin Redpost: Kidnapped at Birth? by Louis Sachar.
- Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet by Graham Salisbury.
- Knights of the Kitchen Table by Jon Scieszka.
- From the Time Warp Trio series.
- Oh No, It's Robert by Barbara Seuling.
- The Spy Who Barked by George Edward Stanley.
- The Geronimo Stilton series by Geronimo Stilton.
- Three Good Deeds by Vivian Vande Velde.
Books for Older Guys
- A House Called Awful End by Philip Ardagh,
- Windcatcher by Avi.
- The White Mountains by John Christopher.
- Frindle by Andrew Clements.
- Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer.
- Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins.
- How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell.
- Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis.
- Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo.
- The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke.
- Joey Pigza Swalloed the Key by Jack Gantos.
- Nightmare at the Book Fair by Dan Gutman.
- The Million Dollar Shot by Dan Gutman.
- The Baseball Card Adventure series by Dan Gutman.
- Chet Gecko Mystery series by Bruce Hale.
- Redwall by Brian Jacques.
- When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt.
- Alabama Moon by Watt Key.
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.
- Chasing the Falconers by Gordon Korman.,
- On the Run series by Gordon Korman.
- Leon and the Spitting Images by Allen Kurzweil.
- Max's Logbook by Marissa Moss.
- Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo.
- Airborn by Kenneth Oppel.
- Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel.
- Hatchet and the Brian books by Gary Paulsen.
- The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.
- Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling.
- Holes by Lois Sachar.
- The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.
- A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket.
- Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli.
- The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Stewart.
- Secret Identity by Wendelin Van Draanen.
- Cabin on Trouble Creek by Jean Van Leeuwen.
- Winchell Mink: The Misadventure Begins by Steve Young.


text:
Welcome to Oakland
Close to Oakland International Airport with free airport shuttle
Our non-smoking Days Hotel Oakland Airport/Coliseum is located just minutes from Oakland International Airport (OAK). Our convenience to Jack London Square blends great value with the comforts of home. We are less than three miles from the Oakland Zoo and just twenty miles to San Francisco.


text:
For those of you that have seen Despicable Me 2 you already know that Gru's children have grown and gotten older. Since one of the kids takes most of the lead in the film as far as the Gru kids go, I wanted to show you "how to draw Margo Gru", step by step. Margo looks older and she even acts older. Not only is Margo still super protective of her sisters, she also has a love interest in the film. His name is Antonio, and he is the son of Eduardo and because he is Eduardo's son, Gru is even more on edge. Anyways, you will enjoy drawing Margo because she is voiced by Miranda Cosgrove and she does a good job at voice acting as Margo Gru.
DragoArt members upload artwork and drawing tutorials! They are also allowed to leave comments on tutorials, profiles, etc. Many more features, as well; it's way better than just being a boring guest! Register Now!


text:
Late-night host Stephen Colbert is expected to address the backlash he received after making a blunt joke about President Donald Trump that spurred a #FireColbert hashtag as well as accusations of homophobia, several media outlets reported.
Colbert made the remark Monday while he was standing up for fellow CBS TV host John Dickerson, of "Face the Nation," who interviewed Trump over the weekend.
Trump called his show "Deface the Nation," so Colbert loosed a series of insults at Trump on Monday, including making reference to a sex act between Trump and another world leader.
U.S. & World
Colbert ignored the controversy Tuesday night, instead imploring viewers to seek out video of his late-night competitor Jimmy Kimmel, who also made headlines speaking about his newborn son's heart surgery.


text:
Tips for a family adventure in Corpus Christi
Summer is not meant to be wasted, people.
To help you make the most of your last-minute weekend getaway, we zipped down to Corpus Christi for the weekend looking for tips to make your family's coastal adventure just a little bit easier. Here's how to make the most of every minute with the kids in Corpus Christi.
There's plenty to see - and plenty to touch (shark, stingrays and sea urchins, oh, my!) - in these varied exhibits. Inside attractions include everything from exotic frogs to trophy fish to a very sleepy porcupine. A landscaped, and impressive, outdoor area features a dock for bird-watching, plenty of seating and entertainment showcasing everything from otters to dolphins. According to the aquarium, there are "thousands of animals, representing over 330 species" on display.
Tip: Check the daily presentation schedule online (texasstateaquarium.org) before your visit to make sure your budding marine scientist can see the otters splash or learn more about Texas birds of prey - and there are plenty of educational and entertaining sessions to check out.
Also, the H-E-B Splash Park is not to be missed (not that your kids will let you). Wear swim clothes, rent a locker and plan to spend an hour (or two) splashing around after you check out the other aquatic attractions.
More Information
The Prairie by Rachel Ashwell: Don't think you'll just buzz in for the night at this romantic B&B about a 10-minute drive from the square. It's a Shabby Chic world you won't want to leave, with gardens, views and accommodations with names such as Cornflower Cottage, the Blue Bonnet Barn and Lilliput Lodge. (Plus its own store, open on Saturdays, with a full line of branded textiles and tabletop goods as well as antique furniture.) 5808 Wagner Road; 979-836-6907; www.theprairieby rachelashwell.com. Rates from $200/night.
The Vintage Round Top: Paige and Smoot Hull's crisp, farmhouse-chic cottage sleeps up to seven, and has a large porch overlooking the pasture. It's just a mile from the square. 1450 N. Highway 237; 713-859-5993; www.thevintageroundtop.com. Rates from $225/night.
USS Lexington
A "World War II-vintage Essex Class aircraft carrier, " the USS Lexington offers a weekend's worth of exhibits itself - including historic equipment and memorabilia, short films, landing simulator games, hands-on plane cockpits, 20 full planes and more. This "33,000-ton city at sea" offers exhibits for the history buffs in your family, as well as interactive stuff for the little ones.
Tip: Go early. This massive attraction warms up with the day, so an early morning visit is a smart move. Also, wear comfortable shoes. You'll be climbing up and down many narrow, steep flights of stairs, so this isn't the time for your 3-year-old to try out his new flip-flops.
Hurricane Alley
What's not to love? Three crazy-fast (and crazy-high) rides for the big kids, a play area complete with slides and water cannons for the smaller ones, and a wave pool and 65-foot lazy river for everyone. This 8-acre park is a great place to cool off on a hot afternoon. Smear on the sunscreen, buckle your kiddos into park-provided life jackets and just have fun.
Tip: Check out the Diamond, a small baseball-themed spray deck right inside the park gates. When it's time to leave, grab a drink and make this a pit stop on the way to the car. It's a great way to transition kids from the all-out fun of the water park without a meltdown. The Diamond also is open to fans at Whataburger Field.
Whataburger Field
Catch the Corpus Christi Hooks baseball team, a Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, in action at this modern, comfortable baseball field with views of the Harbor Bridge. Two mascots - Sandy Seagull and Rusty the Hook - will be a hit with young kids, while your sports fanatic can focus on the score.
Tip: Spend the seventh-inning stretch at the Driscoll Children's Hospital Fun Zone, and let the kids run off some of that peanuts-and-Cracker-Jack high. Or, if you really want to cool off, you can access the Diamond at Hurricane Alley, which is right next door.
The beach
There's enough sand and surf in Corpus Christi for everyone to plop down a pail and build a sand castle fit for Cinderella. Like most public beaches, there's a crowd - but it's a family-friendly scene. Grab your towels and a beach ball, and you're set for a day in the sun.
Tip: We visited the beach right by the USS Lexington and the Texas State Aquarium, and there were plenty of reasonably priced parking lots. Bring small bills to pay the vendors. Or, you may even be able to score a parking meter. But bring quarters, as the meters are checked weekdays and weekends - and they don't take credit cards.
Jennifer Roolf Laster is a San Antonio freelance writer.


text:
Chuck Palahniuk's Next Novel Is 'Doomed'
UPDATE: The next book will indeed be titled DOOMED. It's a sequel to Damned and it's scheduled to be released October 2013.
When Chuck was in Los Angeles recently for his small tour for the new Invisible Monsters Remix, I had the pleasure of taking him out to dinner. And while gnawing on some steak (...I was. Chuck had the salmon), we got to talking about his next book. And lo and behold... the next novel will be Chuck's first sequel!
Here is a quick synopsis of the book:
(*MILD SPOILERS HERE, if you haven't yet read Damned)
The next novel will follow Madison back to earth as a ghost, doomed to haunting her parents for a year. In flashback we see her earlier childhood, including the death of the kitten whose dead body subsequently clogged the plumbing of the Beverly-Wilshire Hotel. That death is not Madison's doing, but another death is. Whether it's murder or self-defense, as a ten-year-old Madison kills someone horrifically, and that's the most-likely reason why she was damned in the first place. We also begin to recognize a centuries-long conspiracy engineered to train and test Maddy for her role as the savior of all spiritual beings.
Nope, nothing subtle, here.
Then about five minutes after Chuck emailed me the above, I got another email with this:
Oh, I forgot to mention it but the world ends in this next book.
So yeah, nothing subtle indeed.
Chuck told me that even the title for the book is in flux right now. During our dinner conversation it was to be called Doomsday. Now it might be titled Doomed. Which one do you like better?
Believe it or not, this book might drop as early as this Fall! It's pretty much in its final editing stages. But these things have a way of changing last minute, so no promises.
Till then, let's hear your thoughts on this. For years, people have clamoured for the much rumored sequel to Rant, yet haven't gotten it yet. So when Chuck began telling fans that Damned too, would be part of its own trilogy, I think we were all a little skeptical. But alas, the Chuckster is delivering very quickly on this one. Are you pumped?
If you haven't read Damned yet, now would be a good time.


text:
Eric High, MD, to provide general surgery in Lincoln
Send a link to a friend
[February 12, 2013]
Eric High, M.D., a Springfield Clinic
specialist in general surgery, will provide additional services in
Lincoln as part of Springfield Clinic's Outreach Specialty Services
After receiving his medical degree from the University of Illinois
College of Medicine in Peoria, Dr. High completed his residency in
general surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
in Springfield. He was then awarded a surgical critical care
fellowship from Washington University School of Medicine in St.
To make an appointment with Dr. High at Family Medical Center of
Lincoln, call his Springfield office at 217-528-7541. For more
information, visit
Springfield Clinic's Outreach program offers patients convenient
and local access to medical experts in more than 20 specialty
fields. By partnering with local primary care physicians and
hospital specialty clinics, patients can be seen for preventive,
preoperative and postoperative care, as well as have procedures and
surgeries that are normally reserved for hospitals in Springfield
done in the local hospital environment instead, where available. For
more information, visit
[to top of second column]
Springfield Clinic is a progressive, physician-owned and operated
multi-specialty medical group, with nearly 350 physicians and
midlevel providers practicing in nearly 40 medical specialties.
Springfield Clinic currently employs more than 1,900 clinical and
administrative staff members, serving a population of nearly 1
million patients throughout the central Illinois region. As one of
the largest private, multi-specialty medical clinics in Illinois,
Springfield Clinic is a leader in quality, service and technology.
For more information, visit
[Text from file received from
Springfield Clinic]
Recent articles
Back to top
News |
Sports | Business |
Rural Review |
Teaching & Learning
Home and Family |
| Obituaries
Community |
Law & Courts |
Leisure Time
Spiritual Life |
Health & Fitness |
Teen Scene
Letters to the Editor


text:
Elrod Elementary was named for Jimmy L. Elrod, a former member of the State Board of Education who was also active in San Antonio civic, business, and educational communities. His civic activity includes two terms as President on North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.
Elrod was a member of the Northside ISD School Board of Trustees from 1963-1969 and served as President two of those years. During these years, the District enrollment increased from 8,066 students to 19,092 students and five new schools were opened.


text:
From Leo's photo collection.
Out of stock
Shipment in the Netherlands is for free unless stated otherwise. Shipment to other countries has to be calculated. Please have a good look at the pictures. What you see is what you get. If your product can not be send, please make an appointment with email@example.com for pick up at the studio in Amsterdam.


text:
This area is fully editable
Art by Jey Soliva
My name is Jey Soliva
This area is 100% editable and you can use it to say whatever you wish to your website visitors. All the images are fully editable so you can add your own. Remember to keep your wording friendly, approachable and easy to understand…as if you were talking to your customers.
What you write is totally up to you, there is no right or wrong way to complete your 'About Us' page. We advise making your language friendly and approachable, while being informative and professional.
You can edit text on your website by double clicking on a text box on your website. Alternatively, when you select a text box a settings menu will appear. Selecting 'Edit Text' from this menu will also allow you to edit the text within this text box.


text:
With a new Subaru Forester due in the UK late 2019 you could forgive the Japanese all-wheel drive specialists for running down the clock and shifting focus onto other models like the XV compact crossover, or the Outback estate.
But the Forester SUV is still a key part of Subaru's lifestyle-focused UK line-up and, instead, they've opted for a final refresh to keep the current generation Forester competitive while the UK waits for the replacement model which made its motor show premier last year.
The 2019 model year features a new front bumper, designed to give the car a sportier appearance, the boot floor has had a practical refresh with a new water-repellent floor material and rails added for easier stowing of heavy luggage, and inside the car the interior trim has been updated with new dark-carbon detail replacing plastic dash inserts featured in the 2018 model.
Subaru Forester XE Premier
Price: £32,515
Engine: 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, petrol
Power: 148bhp
Torque: 146lb/ft
Transmission: CVT
Top speed: 119mph
0-62mph: 11.8 seconds
Economy: 32.2mpg
CO2 emissions: 168g/km
The new front splitter looks good and the boot floor is a practical addition – but if the aim of the carbon inserts in the interior was to bring the cabin up to date then it's shy of the mark for me. I test drove a 2008 Vauxhall Astra SRi with the same finish and it's all I can think of when I look at the revised Subaru detail.
If you're wondering, I didn't buy the Astra.
The rest of the dashboard and interior on the Forester is unchanged from the previous model year and while I like the layout, the chunky feel and the seat comfort, there's no getting round the fact that the main dashboard material leaves a lot to be desired. Hard, inexpensive-feeling plastic dominates and the 30k-plus Subaru lags behind competitors that cost considerably less.
But what's new? The selling point of a Subaru has never been luxury. Reliability, robustness, four-wheel drive and offroad motorsport heritage have long been the hallmark of the Subaru brand.
Perhaps to distinguish it from the compact crossover XV, the Forester very much feels like it's been tuned as an old-style SUV. The soft suspension soaks up bumps in the road surface like they aren't there, yet on the flipside there's some wicked lean in the corners and you can feel the car dipping when you apply the brakes.
I don't actually mind that. It's a car that actually feels like it could do the business off-road. An antidote to the more modern SUV that might look the part, but is so car-like in its characteristics that it all feels a bit put-on.
What I do mind however is the combination of the 148bhp 2.0-litre engine powering our test car and the CVT gearbox. For those unfamiliar with the distinction between CVT and a more traditional automatic box – CVT stands for continuous variable transmission. It's technology that's better for fuel efficiency but the power delivery can lack the immediacy of a traditional auto or manual gearbox.
This, combined with a lack of low and mid-range grunt from the engine means the car feels like it's working awfully hard without doing a whole lot until it hits its stride – and it makes rather a lot of noise in the process.
There's a turbocharged variant of the engine available that puts out 237bhp, which may remedy this issue but it's significantly dearer.
For a big lump of petrol-powered SUV the Forester returned a fairly respectable 30mpg for the duration of our one-week road test. That's not far off Subaru's predicted combined figure of 32.2mpg but still way off what you might get from a more modern diesel engine or a smaller capacity turbocharged unit.
I like the Forester. I like its big bouncy SUV feel and its chunky off-road appearance. It's got a five-star Euro NCap rating and Subaru score highly in every reliability test going. It's not cheap though, it feels far from premium in the cabin and if you're from the segment of the market that likes their cars to look like off-roaders but drive like hatchbacks, you're going to be disappointed.