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The summer is a great time to "sharpen your saw" and refresh after a tough school year. But relaxing isn't the only thing to do this summer! Summer is a time to try out new things, learn a new skill or improve one you already have, visit college campuses, read some books for fun, or get a head start on your college applications. See below and watch your inbox and mailbox for some other ways to add a little extra to your summer, with LPP.
~Ms. Elliott
As is tradition at Jefferson Central School, students in grades 7 through 12 participated in a Community Service Day on May 19th. Liberty Partnerships Program students worked at a variety of sites, and did everything from painting to gardening to picking up garbage around the area. The next time you drive by the Jefferson School, think kindly of Nicole Merwin (8th) who cleaned out and planted the flower planter on the front of the parking lot.
After working for the community, the middle and high school students gathered together to recognize the members of the senior class (and watch them act like fools) during Senior Survivor. In the following pages, you will find profiles for those seniors who are graduating from both Jefferson CS and Liberty Partnerships Program this year.
Finals are here, and the Regents are right around the corner. You've spent all year learning the material; don't let text anxiety keep you from doing your very best! Here are some tips to get you through test season without tears.
Whether you want to improve your SAT verbal score, or pick up your grades next year, reading is the way to go!
Summer is a great time to build your experiences. Maybe you'll try out a career that you're considering by getting a summer job or volunteering. You can research colleges you are interested in and perhaps visiting them. Be sure to spend some time reading for pleasure; the more you read the better your vocabulary will be!
~Ms. Elliott
Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.
-- Henery Ford
If you ask most people if they like group projects, you'll get a resounding "No!" back. The usual reason is because one person dominates. But working together doesn't have to be that way. In fact, working with other people can boost the end result beyond what each individual can do! Habit 6 from Sean Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens lays out a process for getting the most out of working with others:
The next time you have to work in a group, give these steps a try. You might be surprised at what all of you can come up with!
If you were at the New York State Power Authority's Blenheim-Gilboa Project on April 13th, you had a chance to see Karsen Schulte (12th). Although you might not have recognized him in the costume. Karsen played the Easter Bunny, to the delight of the attending boys and girls. For 2 hours he sat in the suit, meeting children and taking pictures with them. The best part of the event came from "sitting behind the mask and seeing all the kids go 'oh my gosh, it's the Easter Bunny!'" One little boy was so excited, he brought a basket and card to give to the Bunny.
The Breakfast Club hosted art work from Katherine Lindquist (10th) and Anderson Epstein at the beginning of April. If you didn't have a chance to see it, Katherine describes her art as:
"I feel the way I paint is different from other artists that I have studied. I try not to focus on accuracy but on emotion. I throw what I'm feeling onto my canvas and watch it splatter into something that's easier to say through paint than words."
You likely heard about SUNY becoming tuition free for New York State residents. But what does that really mean? You can receive extra money for any New York State school (SUNY or private) as long as you are a full-time student and pass you classes. This money is only for tuition: you still have to pay for meal plans, housing, books, fees, etc. If you choose to go to a SUNY school, you can apply for the Excelsior Scholarship to cover any gaps in your FAFSA and TAP up to $5,500. This will cover the costs of your classes at any school in the SUNY system (2-year and 4-year programs). If you choose to go to a private school, you can apply for an Enhanced Tuition Award to bring your governmental financial aid up to $6,000 total.
But remember that there is a catch. If you use either of these programs (Excelsior Scholarship or Enhanced Tuition Awards) you must remain and work in New York State for an equal number of years that you used the program. So if you use the money for 2 years, you must live and work in the state for 2 years after graduation. If you decide to leave the state before your time is up, then the money is transformed into a loan that you have to pay back.
These programs open this month, for students in college this fall. For information on how to apply, keep a eye here.
In April LPP had an extensive tour of the New York State Police Academy for students seriously considering a career in law enforcement. Ethan Cole (9th), Emily Fyfe (10th), Evan Fyfe (12th), and Mariah Reed (9th) all attended. They heard from several different State Troopers, all of whom are responsible for training recruits.
Becoming a recruit has several requirements:
The Academy trainers were asked about the qualities that a recruit needs to succeed in the Academy, or law enforcement in general. Here is what the 3 Troopers offered up:
Ms. Leah Cantor from the Student Conservation Association (SCA) came to JCS to talk with the sophomore class about careers in environmental science, and opportunities to work on conservation efforts while in high school. The SCA partners with AmeriCorp, the National Park Service and other groups to work in our nation's parks, wild areas, and historic sites to preserve and maintain them. They also conduct experiments to monitor invasive species, see what types of animals and plants are in an area and how they change over the seasons.
For high school students, they offer volunteer opportunities around the country; housing and meals are covered, but you have to get yourself to the site. For those 18 and over, they offer paid trips and internships; some include money towards your college expenses. Keep the SCA in mind for after high school, summers, and after college!
The final marking period is almost upon us. It is tempting to take it easy at the end of the school year, but don't give in! Colleges will look at how you did every period, to determine if you are a steady student and up to the pressure of college courses. Plus now is the time to review for final exams and Regents, assuming that information isn't flying fast and heavy to get you ready for the end of the year.
Buckle in, it's not over yet!
Communication is a keystone in both our public and academic lives, but few of us are really good listeners. We space out, just pretend to listen, listen just for things that interest us, hear the words but not the meaning behind them, or only see things from our point of view, leading us to judge, advise, or probe.
Friends are those rare people who ask how we are,
and then wait to hear the answer.
-- - Ed Cunningham, sports announcer and former football player
The next time you seriously talk with someone (a parent, a teacher, a friend, etc.) make an effort to really listen to them. Listen to the words they say, but also the tone and feeling they say them with. Pay attention to their body language, and how that changes the meaning of their words. Put yourself in their place before you respond. Think about feelings and attitudes as well as words.
Liberty Partnerships Program students from around the county and students from two other Liberty programs all gathered at SUNY Cobleskill on March 23 for the annual Youth Conference.
The conference theme was "Dignity, Compassion and Respect." David Flood delivered the keynote address, speaking about these topics. Anna Garrow (12th) pointed out that his philosophy is to "kill them with kindness, even if it's not his fault." Throughout the speech, Mr. Flood issued three challenges:
After the keynote speech, students were split up by grade for various breakout activities. 7th and 8th graders played games with the Youth Bureau. 9th and 10th graders continued with Mr. Flood, sharing together what from his speech inspired them, touched them or how it related to their experiences. Although many of the students were unfamiliar with each other, they all shared something from their lives during the session. The 11th and 12th graders attended a BudgetCon, where they worked through the costs of modern life, from rent and food to student loans and taxes. Each student received a personalized packet, with information and a monthly salary based on their career aspirations. The Con ended with a presentation from SUNY Cobleskill staff on planning resumes (looking for experience to put on a resume, not how to format it) and how to improve your chances when applying for jobs.
On March 9, the Jefferson Varsity Club participated in Project Perfect. Evan Fyfe (12th), Emily Fyfe (10th), and Clyde Cole (10th) all participated. Project Perfect brought Jefferson students together with special needs students from the area. They all met at SUNY Delhi for a day of swimming, talking and fun. Clyde Cole said he "had a blast" and would definitely participate in the project again.
Congratulations to Anna Garrow (12th) for placing first in her category at this year's Mount Ustayantha Regional Art League Student Art Show. You can see her work, and work of other Jefferson High School students in at the show Hobart, NY through April 29.
We followed up February's tip to SUNY Delhi with another pair of very hands-on, practical experience focused colleges. At Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) we heard about their culinary and music programs. These are just a taste of the 40 programs that they offer. SCCC is an extremely affordable school only an hour drive away.
This can be a great option if you're not sure what you want to do, or are looking to fill in some gaps in your high school record before transferring to a 4-year degree. Since they only offer 2-year programs, SCCC has a lot of support and focus on their freshmen, including an EOP program (similar to LPP, but at the college level). We heard from the admissions officer that "if you're going to graduate from high school, you're going to be accepted" at SCCC. So keep this school in mind!
The Modern Welding School is just a few miles down the road in Schenectady, NY. They offer a few different programs, all focused on welding. Students spend 20% of their time in a classroom and 80% of their time in a welding booth, practicing and perfecting their skills. With a welding inspector on staff, they are able to offer a wide variety of certifications and train students how to weld in all sorts of positions (including overhead welds). Matt Tepfer (10th) liked that the school "focused on just welding" and has "classes of 12, so [it's] nice and small." The Modern Welding School has a high job placement rate, and it's clear that the staff works hard to talk up their students to potential employers. In fact, we met an alum of the school, who was back in Schenectady to interview for a welding job with Electric Boats, a company that build submarines for the US Navy. He had just finished 6 months traveling to 12 states, working to repair power plants. It was a lot of traveling and 12-hour days, but he took home $1,400 a week!
Now is the time to set your schedule for the next school year. Are you on track to graduate? Are you taking classes that will prepare you for college, that challenge you and that interest you? If you're not sure where you stand, talk with me or Ms. Caldara in the Guidance office. Don't forget about the current school year either! How has the first part of the 3rd marking period gone?
We're often told that life is a competition, with only so much success to go around. But success isn't a limited resource; someone else doing well doesn't mean you have a smaller chance to do well too.
When competition drives you to do your best it is a wonderful thing. But have you ever given up before you started, thinking there is no point in even trying because someone else will do it better, or thought about sabotaging something to keep someone else from succeeding? Then you know how poisonous competition can be.
Comparing yourself to others is a waste of time. Everyone has things that come easily, and others that are a struggle. But those things are different for everyone. So why place your hardest subject against someone else's best? Focus on doing your best, and try to celebrate when your friends do well, too.
The only time you should look into your neighbor's bowl is to make sure that they have enough. You don't look in your neighbor's bowl to see if you have as much as them.
-- Louis CK, comedian
Changing the way you think isn't easy. But you probably already think Win-Win. Make a new habit a little at a time. Try to think Win-Win one extra time each day! Here are some examples to get you started.
Tim Irving, an agent with the Department of Homeland Security, spoke to students about his work and career path. In his current position with special investigations, Mr. Irving works on cases involving human trafficking, intellectual property violations, gang activity, bulk cash and drug smuggling, worksite immigration violations and generally the illegal movement of people and goods. But at times he can be assigned to work for the Secret Service protecting public figures like Vice President Mike Pence. He has also worked as an Air Marshall.
Mr. Irving graduated from high school in Troy, NY, then went to SUNY Plattsburg where he studied environmental science. This illustrates that you don't need a degree in criminal justice to go into the field. Mr. Irving emphasized that the department you join will give you all the training you need. So what should you major in at college? Accounting, computer forensics or other technical degrees that will give you skills useful in tracking down crime. He pointed out that anyone can take the qualifying exams, so there is a lot of competition. It's good to have a backup career ready!
SUNY Delhi offers a variety of hands-on degrees in welding, automotive, mechatronics (a combination of mechanical and electrical engineering), and culinary. They also have an excellent program in nursing. Delhi places an emphasis on practical learning; they have real, full-sized hospital beds and computerized dummies in the nursing classrooms to simulate patients for the students to work on.
We were able to have a special tour of the Veterinary Technician program, led by a faculty member. We saw a laboratory class in progress, toured the facilities in detail and even saw their primate colony (the only one of it's kind in New York State)! Keeping with the practical learning theme, 2nd year Vet Tech students are paired with animals from the Heart of the Catskills animal shelter. The students spay or neuter the animals and work with them to train and socialize them, making the animals more adoptable.
Take a moment to reflect on the 2nd marking period. Are you happy with the grades you earned? If not, let's work together to overcome what's standing in your way. The start of a new marking period is a great opportunity to set some goals and maybe try out a new way of managing your time.
The Common denominator of success – the secret of success of every person who has ever been successful – it that "They formed the habit of doing things that failures don't like to do."
-- Albert E Gray's Common Denominator of Success
What does this mean for you? It means that to be successful, you have to force yourself to do those important things that you just don't want to do. We all feel it sometimes: we'd rather watch Netflix than do research for that project, or take a run instead of reading that chapter assigned for English. It takes willpower to do the things we don't want to, over the things that we do.
If you find yourself slipping towards the fun or easy over the necessary and hard, remember the goals that you have. If you want to ace your next test, you have to take the time to study now. If you want to watch a movie guilt-free this weekend, be sure to use your time in study hall for doing homework.
Saying "no" to fun things is hard. It's easier to say "no" before you're even tempted. Use these 4 steps to help you plan your week and make sure that you "put first things first!"
If you're not using your planner, or have lost it, see Ms. Elliott for some supplies to help you plan out your big things, week by week.
Mary Irving, Interim Director of Athletics and Head Athletic Trainer at SUNY Cobleskill gave a presentation last month on the wide variety of careers available in the sports field. Most of the student who attended were hoping to become Physical Education Instructors (i.e. gym teachers) or trainers. But Ms. Irving pointed out that there are careers in sports writing, personal training, management of teams and recreational spaces, coaching, sports medicine, etc.
This presentation was recorded, so see Ms. Elliott if you'd like to catch this great presentation. Other speakers will be coming this year, so keep a look out!
Congratulations to our Upstate Academic Challenge team, which included Evan Fyfe (12th)! They reached the semi-final round, despite have only a few weeks to prepare.
Happy New Year!
I hope your holiday break was a relaxing and rejuvenating one. Now that we're almost at the end of the quarter, it's time to buckle down, catch up, and move forward.
Let me know how I can help; rope me in! Not sure what that means? See the tips for meeting your goals, located at the end of this month's newsletter, to find out.
~Ms. Elliott
Last month Liberty went to Bryant and Stratton College's 2016 Criminal Justice Day. Bryant and Stratton is located in Albany NY. They have an amazing criminal justice program. Students get hands on learning, and will receive a personalized, career-focused education from staff fully committed to helping their students achieve their education goals.
We heard from three guest speakers, a gang prevention officer, a SWAT unit officer and a k-9 unit officer. Cook, who is a gang prevention officer, was the first speaker who told us what he does and how he helps the community. He goes and talks to people about gangs and what a gang is, and how you know someone is in a gang. His job is really cool because he goes and he gives people second chances at a new life. Cook gets people out of gangs, he does tattoo removals and he reaches out to the community. Our second speaker was Daniel Bunney, a police officer and K-9 unit officer. Bunney brought in his 2 dogs a younger and older one, the older one was well trained and the younger one was still in training. He talked about training the dogs and how the relationship between you and your dog is very special. We went outside and he gave us a demonstration on how the dog reacts to specific movements, also he showed us how the dog finds evidence by giving him a scent. The last speaker Steve Roy, a SWAT unit officer, which stands for special weapons and tactics. He came in, in his armor, which was really cool because he took it all off and showed us what everything did that he had to carry. He told us about his work environment and how alert you need to be when you are in the field. He talked about relationships you make with your unit and how it's important to stick together and always have each other's back. After he was done talking if anyone wanted we could put on his armor, which I did and it was heavy!
I highly recommend that you go to Bryant and Stratton's College criminal justice day. It was a really great eye opener for me because I want to go into law enforcement after school, and knowing how the system works and the different branches is great.
Anyone who has been in the art room this quarter has probably noticed Katherine Lindquist's (grade 10) tribute to singer and icon David Bowie. If you haven't seen this canvas yet, check it out on the right, or in person in the art room.
Last month Jake VanCleef (grade 8) submitted an entry in Royal Chrysler Jeep's "Jeep in the snow" photography contest. Jake made an excellent showing, with his photography being the 3rd most popular according to the voting on Facebook.com. Congratulations, Jake!
We all do it: use the start of a New Year to power changes in ourselves. Using important starts and ends can be a great motivator to set a new goal. Here are some other tips from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens to help you meet your new goals:
#1 Count the Cost – everything change comes at a price, and if you're not willing to pay the price, you'll never make the change. If you want to study more, be sure that you know what other activity you'll be giving up. For example, no SnapChatting with friends until your homework is done every night.
#2 Rope it up – Just like a rock climber relies on others to keep her safe and on course, you need to pull other people into your goals. Think about who you can rely on, who will support your goals, who will motivate you, or who will hold you accountable.
#3 Just do it! – Don't give yourself an out, and don't go easy on yourself. If you can't stop watching Youtube videos, you might block the site on your browser and delete your app.
#4 Write it in pen – This is a weird quirk of the human psyche: we are much more likely to meet goals that we actually write down.
This is the perfect time to be applying for scholarships. While many had deadlines in the fall, there are still lots with deadlines in January and beyond. Ms. Caldara has put together useful links , and I've place another resource here on our LPP webpage.
Don't think seniors are the only ones who should be thinking about scholarships. There are scholarships open to students as early as 8th grade, so there's no reason to wait.
~ Ms. Elliott
Creatures from the 8th grade
The second of the 7 habits of highly effective teens is all about setting goals and reaching them. If the first habit was about placing yourself in the driver's seat of your life, the second habit is knowing where you're heading.
As with driving, you can have tools to help you navigate your way through decisions. Think about the principles that you want to guide your life. What matters the most to you? What are you willing to do to get what you want, and what is going too far? Try to summarize or distill this into a personal mission statement.
To have fun in [my] journey through life and to learn from [my] mistakes.
- personal mission statement of Sir Richard Branson, founder of The Virgin Group
Check out the revamped bulletin board outside Ms. Seal's room to learn more about making goals and setting a direction to your life. Click here for a worksheet to get started (in PDF format).
On November 15, 4 Liberty Partnership students visited Hartwick College. Hartwick is a private 4 year school located nearby in Oneonta, NY. Hartwick boasts around 1,400 full-time students, 34 majors (including the recently added Criminal Justice, and Environment, Sustainability and Society), and 11 varsity teams. Students from Jefferson would be eligible to commute, but could live in a dorm as well. Hartwick has several large scholarships available for first year students, which can cover up to half of tuition each year.
What did our students think of Hartwick? They were impressed by the art department, especially the displays of student work. Not only was there plenty of art displayed on the walls, there is a gallery dedicated exclusively to showcase students' work.
Andrew Shapiro (9th grade) attended the Bob Whalen Fall Camps at Dartmouth College in November. He worked under the Dartmouth coaching staff, receiving professional feedback on his skills in hitting, pitching and defense. Dartmouth is a NCAA Division 1 baseball program, and impressive showings in the past few years, including 2 back-to-back appearances in the NCAA tournament (2009, 2010). This camp was an excellent opportunity for Andrew to show the coaches of Dartmouth (and other colleges) his potential on the baseball diamond.
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" "What are you going to do after college?" You might be familiar with these questions, and how hard it can be to answer them. We all know some common answers: doctor, veterinarian, engineer, welder, chef, nurse, etc. But what are some lesser-known options?
I want every LPP student to direct his or her life's path. The first quarter can be a great time to reflect on where you are going, and what you'll need to do to get there. The first of the 7 habits can help if you feel that you can't control anything around you. This quarter I'll also be meeting with each student in the Program to develop a set of goals and a personal learning plan to direct us through this school year.
~Ms. Elliott
Does it feel like your life is out of your control? The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens says that the place to start is by being proactive. Being proactive in this case means taking responsibility for your life. There are lots of things outside of our control: the weather, other people's rudeness, how much homework we have to do tonight, etc. But we can always control how we react and what we choose to do about the things that happen to us.
Listen carefully to the words that you use. Do you say "I have to…" or "I choose to …"? Do you think "That guy ruined my day!" or do you choose to not let someone else's mood rub off on you? Just by changing the way you look at things and the way you talk about them, you can start to take control of your life.
Do. Or do not. There is no try.
-Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back
-Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back
Use the following exercises to become more proactive in your life!
On October 27, 3 of our students visited SUNY Cortland. It was a cold and rainy day for a campus tour, but we persevered to see the main academic buildings, the large, new gym, a ride on the campus' shuttle bus, then finishing with lunch at one of the two dining halls.
SUNY Cortland offers 50 majors, teacher certification in a number of subjects and grade levels, as well as 11 pre-professional programs, including ROTC. At a 2.5 hour drive from Jefferson, SUNY Cortland might hit that perfect spot of "away from home, but not too far" that some students look for.
Last month, select 8th grade students from Jefferson participated in a leadership conference held on SUNY Oneonta's campus. Participants included several Liberty Partnership Program students. During the event the students heard from guest speakers and did icebreakers and team building exercises with students from other schools.
The timeline for college applications has seen a big change this year! Starting last month, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for those starting college in the 2017-2018 school year. The form has also become a bit simpler: now you use your tax information from 2015. So there's no reason to delay!
If you want more information or help filling out the FAFSA and TAP applications, you can go to SUNY Cobleskill on Saturday November 12 from 9am – 1 pm in Center for Ag and Natural Resources (CANR) room 0001 for hands-on help. This help is available to anyone, no matter what colleges you are applying to!
Click here to register for the event. This isn't required, but it is highly recommended. See Ms. Elliott to get a free lunch voucher if you plan to go to the event. Please respond to her by Thursday November 10.
Dear Parents,
I am happy to be the tutor/mentor for Jefferson CSD this year! I will be working with your student to set and pursue goals, provide academic support, raise awareness of college and career opportunities, enhance his or her personal development and work to inspire him or her to pursue future success in career and life!
I am looking forward to working with you towards these goals.
Is your life everything you want it to be? Are you looking for ways to make it better? Each month I'll be outlining a habit that you can develop to make it easier to reach your goals. They can help you be happier, improve your relationships with friends, family and teachers, build your confidence, help you do more in less time (leaving more time for fun!), and get more control over your life.
Check out the bulletin board outside Ms. Seals' room during the year to learn about the 7 habits.
Sow a thought, and you reap an act;
Sow an act, and you reap a habit;
Sow a habit, and you reap a character;
Sow a character, and you reap a destiny.
-Samuel Smiles, Happy Homes and the Hearts That Make Them
-Samuel Smiles, Happy Homes and the Hearts That Make Them


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Tyson Fury will take on Wladimir Klitschko in their eagerly awaited rematch in Manchester on 9 July.
Fury's trainer and uncle Peter Fury confirmed the date on Twitter, with a full announcement to follow at midday. Fury did not disclose which venue will host the fight, but the Manchester Arena seems the most likely option.
Fury, 27, brought an end to Klitschko's 11-year undefeated streak to win the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight belts after he was awarded an unanimous points decision win in Dusseldorf in November 2015.
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I don't know where I stand.
I don't have a political passion. I don't know what I think. I step back and take it all in. And I am not eager to jump in and scream alongside either group of nuts. Yes. That is how most of it looks to me–you're all nuts.
To be completely honest, I don't see much difference between the extremely loud, self-appointed spokespeople on either side. But there are always a few quieter souls on each side, who speak wisdom and sense. And these are my people.
Back in the early 90s when I was 12 years old, I listened to my 12 year old peers mouth loudly about "their" political views. I remember on one particular occasion, one friend said about a candidate, "He's completely ignorant! He's been quoted as doing a complete 180 on so many issues."
Is that ignorance? To see both sides of issues? But isn't ignorance…not knowing? The more information I gather, the more I understand both sides–the harder my decision becomes to choose where to stand. Which group of nuts? THAT is ignorance? Indecision?
And then my most respected, favorite teacher responded that she sees the wisdom in changing your mind. I always find myself somewhere very close to the middle, yet somehow always strategically positioned away from both sides. Yes, both.
Every major decision/position becomes more difficult for me the more I read both sides of the actual issue, after filtering through piles and piles of fear propaganda, which inevitably floods both sides. Yes, both.
I just want to back away slowly to some third location. No marching, no signs, no political memes, no snark, no anger, no gloating, no mocking, no blaming, no rudeness…just…over here. Looking for an actual action to engage in and not merely the appearance of positive action.
I've read some and watched some and thought some about what life was like in the U.S. for the slaves and the brave few who risked their lives to help them. And also about the Jews in Nazi Germany and the brave souls who helped them.
I would be one of those brave souls if I lived in those times, I've always told myself. Probably many of us thought this same thought. But…would I have been? Would you? Would we?
And what about now. Are there opportunities to be brave and do something real? I don't mean walking around with posters or laughing at memes or social media activist arguing or blog posts (tongue in cheek) or yelling that someone else is ignorant.
Who is being brave? I don't mean loud. I mean real action. Who is brave? Am I? Are you? Are we?
I'm not.
I had a complete stranger bark at me the other day that I should "just keep on making those babies" and just keep on "adding more people to an overcrowded world." She loved to dictate what I should be doing with my life, and I certainly could've returned the favor.
You know…it is overcrowded in my 1800-sq ft house when I have all of our 8 children here. My children are fed, loved, housed, clothed, but yeah it's a little crowded. Should I stop feeding them to feed someone else? Could we find a space to take in more people? I considered it.
And how about this stranger who wanted to ridicule me? Is this girl brave? Not married, no kids, screaming at me, a stranger to her, about our social obligations. How many people is she personally responsible for feeding and clothing and housing? If only herself…then is she at least signed up to host some of the Syrian refugees? Let's hope so.
She had already decided she would not have any kids out of social responsibility. This announcement was possibly meant to make me feel ashamed of my large, blended family. It did not. But it did make me wonder how many people she was feeding and housing between her selfie posts with perfectly applied makeup and styled hair and her angry, dictating rants directed at strangers…who was she feeding…
So how many of my friends have signed up to host a refugee family? How many of you? Be proud of your decision. Let us know you are one of the brave ones. Show others how they can sign up, and if not host…where do I meet you to volunteer for a worthwhile cause where people are doing something, not only complaining?
I filled out half of the "register to be a host" form, and then stopped. Will I go back and finish signing up? I might. You don't know me. I just might.
I probably won't. Should I myself host…or should I pick out strangers that I think should host, and sign them up…
One link to get information about hosting refugees…
And now for myself…
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Kanye West Declares 'I'm a Creative Genius' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
Kanye West thinks he's not "just a celebrity."
"For me, you know, I'm a creative genius," West said during tonight's "Jimmy Kimmel Live." "And there's no other way to word it. I know you're not supposed to say that about yourself. And I say things the wrong way a lot of times but my intention is always positive."
West and host Jimmy Kimmel had seemingly been engaged in a big Twitter feud (or a well-orchestrated publicity stunt). The seeming battle began after an episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" where the host mocked West's recent interview with BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe. During the interview, West told Lowe: "I'm the number one rock star on the planet" among other things. When Kimmel cracked jokes about the interview, tweets were posted on West's account attacking him, including one reading "YOU CAN'T PUT YOURSELF IN MY SHOES. YOUR FACE LOOKS CRAZY… IS THAT FUNNY?… OR IF I HAD A KID SAY IT WOULD IT BE FUNNY???"


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Thursday, August 27, 2009
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I am amused that a guy who blogs at a site that has trouble getting through a post without letting an F-bomb fly would attempt to use the Joseph Welch quote as a truncheon against Leo, though.
12 comments:
- W.B. Picklesworth said...
It made me laugh out loud when, at a post on his own blog, Jonathan used "moral high ground" and "Ted Kennedy" in the same sentence. I suppose that's possible when you don't have "Mary Jo Kopechne" in your vocabulary.
- August 27, 2009 at 6:48 PM
- Mr. D said...
He does seem to have a little cognitive dissonance goin' there, doesn't he? And did you catch the name of the blog? Nice stuff.
- August 27, 2009 at 9:02 PM
- Leo Pusateri said...
I'm out of town & posting this from my phone,. So I don't know if this'll work. I merely meant that there was no justice in this world regarding TK's role in the demise of MJK. Now that TK is meeting his Maker,. MJK is finally receiving justice (whatever that may be).
I was accused of being a 'heartless bastards maybe I am,. but in my opinion, MJK deserves as much deference in her demiose as TK does with his.
- August 27, 2009 at 9:23 PM
- Mr. D said...
I was accused of being a 'heartless bastards maybe I am,.
You're not, of course, which is why I wrote this piece, good sir.
but in my opinion, MJK deserves as much deference in her demiose as TK does with his.
And you are 100% correct about that.
None of us are in the position to know the state of Edward M. Kennedy's soul. Only God knows that. What I do know is that Mary Jo Kopechne's death has been minimized for 40 years now. And it's entirely fitting and proper that we remember her, too. And if that makes some people uncomfortable, so be it.
- August 27, 2009 at 9:31 PM
- Gino said...
i've noticed 'jonathan' is closing comments for the weekend, out of respect for ted.
i think he means: so nobody can disrespect Ted, because well, you know, we shouldnt be dissing sacred icons...
ok, maybe Christ and Mary can be dissed, but nobody else.
- August 27, 2009 at 11:57 PM
- Gino said...
oh, yeah...
i may be going after him starting monday.
and i can curse better than he can.
- August 27, 2009 at 11:58 PM
- my name is Amanda said...
I'm comfortable with people acknowledging MJK's death, for the record.
What I'm not comfortable with are santimonious comments that imply nothing in Kennedy's life mattered but the fact that he was involved in a horrific, traumatizing accident that resulted in someone's death.
The fact that mourners aren't going "wait a minute, we're not supposed to feel bad, because he did something that got a person killed" doesn't mean her death is being minimized. It did severely damage his reputation, for a long time, and for the rest of his life with many people. (It was 10 years before I was born, but my mother still told me about it, I remember.) It was also 40 years ago. Give the mourners a break.
- August 28, 2009 at 12:34 AM
- Mr. D said...
What I'm not comfortable with are santimonious comments that imply nothing in Kennedy's life mattered but the fact that he was involved in a horrific, traumatizing accident that resulted in someone's death.
I'd agree with that. Ted Kennedy was a very complicated figure whose legacy is rather a lot larger than that one horrible incident. He was a prime mover behind two pieces of legislation that I support without hesitation: deregulation of the airlines and interstate trucking.
- August 28, 2009 at 5:54 AM
Amanda, for the record, he did something that got someone killed is not accurate portrayal of what happened. He did something that got someone killed to save his own but. He showed no regard or human decency towards another human being.
His reputation being "hurt" wasn't enough. If wasn't a Kennedy, he'd have gone to jail. Of course he is a Kennedy, so he went to the Senate instead.
- August 28, 2009 at 6:42 AM
- Bike Bubba said...
Amanda is right. Kennedy's work to sustain and increase the welfare state and put activist judges on the bench is also responsible in part for the cold blooded murder of over one million pre-born babies each year, and a large portion of the murders in the United States. If you correlate crime rates and welfare payments, you will find an amazing match. Kennedy played a big role in that.
- August 28, 2009 at 8:28 AM
- Gino said...
and next time you get sick of the circus surrounding a judicial appointemnt, thank ted.
he started what curently goes on with a list of vicious lies about a nominee back in the 80's, foreveer changing the game.
i'm not going to rejoice in another's death.
but i do know a good thing when i see one.
- August 28, 2009 at 9:30 PM
- Mr. Brown said...
You like me, you really like me!
First off - I didn't create Banned & Dangerous, that would be Count Istvan. I am only a contributor.
Second - on Leo's blog, W.B. Picklesworth said the following:
Do you deny that he left her to die to save his own skin? Does such a man deserve our eulogies?
W.B. Picklesworth | Homepage | 08.27.09 - 6:43 pm | #
Actually, contrary to popular belief, Kennedy made several attempts to save Mary Jo's life.
According to Kennedy's testimony, Gargan and party co-host Paul Markham then returned to the pond with Kennedy to try to rescue Kopechne. Both of the other men also tried to dive into the water and rescue Kopechne multiple times.[1] When their efforts to rescue Kopechne failed, Kennedy testified, Gargan and Markham drove with Kennedy to the ferry landing, both insisting multiple times that the accident had to be reported to the authorities.[10] According to Markham's testimony Kennedy was sobbing and on the verge of breaking down.[11] Kennedy went on to testify that "[I] had full intention of reporting it. And I mentioned to Gargan and Markham something like, 'You take care of the other girls; I will take care of the accident!'—that is what I said and I dove into the water".[10] Kennedy had already told Gargan and Markham not to tell the other women anything about the incident "[b]ecause I felt strongly that if these girls were notified that an accident had taken place and Mary Jo had, in fact, drowned, that it would only be a matter of seconds before all of those girls, who were long and dear friends of Mary Jo's, would go to the scene of the accident and enter the water with, I felt, a good chance that some serious mishap might have occurred to any one of them".[12] Gargan and Markam would testify that they assumed that Kennedy was going to inform the authorities once he got back to Edgartown, and thus did not do so themselves.[2]
Mind you, it still doesn't excuse the fact that Ted Kennedy didn't report the crash to the police immediately, but to say that he let Mary Jo die to save his own skin is BS.
Third - to Gino: bring it.
- August 30, 2009 at 9:08 PM


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Last night, while the weather outside turned frightful, Mardukas decided to become a lap cat, and well… just look at those eyes… he wasn't about to be dissuaded from his decision. So I worked on Cyndere's Midnight, the sequel to Auralia's Colors, for three hours straight with Mardukas (the inspiration for that big, wild, black cat named "Dukas" in the book) draped over my lap with his paws on the keyboard.
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Prep notebook: Shane Callahan, Kevin Davis named Parade All-Americans
Chaparral offensive lineman Shane Callahan and Fountain-Fort Carson linebacker Kevin Davis have been named to the prestigious Parade All-American team. They are among a group of 53 players across the nation.
Both kids were part of the 2011 All-Colorado team.
Callahan, now enrolled at Auburn, recently played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Davis, 6-foot-3, 220-pounds, is committed to Colorado State. He had 165 tackles last season to go along with six sacks, four fumble recoveries and an interception.
"That's insane," Davis told The Gazette in Colorado Springs of being selected.
"I was excited when I made the All-Colorado team," he added later, "but this is over the top."
Short stuff:
- Valor Christian offensive lineman Alex Kozan was named to the second team of MaxPreps' Medium School All-American squands.
- Cherry Creek's Jordyn Colter has been named the state's Gatorade girls cross country runner of the year.
- Grandview offensive lineman Alex Huskey is headed this morning on an official visit to Augustana. He'll also trip to CSU-Pueblo in two weeks.
- Windsor offensive lineman Joey O'Connor is visiting Ohio State this weekend.
- Regis Jesuit phenom Missy Franklin was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal. More importantly, she's reached "Can I get a RT?" status on Twitter.


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It is not every day that Darth Vader and The Stig can be seen wandering in the city centre while taking a look at Del Boy's three wheeler and the A-Team van.
But that was exactly what happened on Sunday, when the city centre precincts were transformed for Wakefield Car Show.
Click the above link to see our pictures
Organisers said the event was 'the biggest yet' and featured monster trucks, movie cars and motorcycles, as well as classic vehicles.
Around 10,000 people turned out to enjoy the show, which also included displays in The Ridings and Trinity Walk shopping centres.
The event was organised by Paul Copley and Phil Pickard with support from Wakefield Business Improvement District (BID), to raise money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance and bring visitors into the city.
Mr Copley said: "It's been a labour of love with many days and nights spent putting this event together following on from huge success of last year's show to make this year even bigger and better.
"It was very hard work to bring it all together, but to see the crowds of people all with smiles on their faces, and to feel a genuine happy, family atmosphere from people of all walks of life enjoying a free day out, made it all worthwhile."
The city's historic Wood Street was temporarily renamed "Hollywood Street", playing home to film and TV vehicles including the A-Team van, Kitt from Knight Rider, Lightening McQueen and Del Trotter's famous three wheel yellow van.
Cars from every decade were on display including a 1920s Rolls Royce and a modern Maclaren super car.
Cosplay stars including Star Wars characters, Judge Dredd, The Stig, Batman and Wonderwoman were also on patrol, posing for photographs.
Elizabeth Murphy, Wakefield BID Manager, said: "With the exception of the Tour de Yorkshire start in 2015, we don't think the city centre has attracted this many people in one day in the past decade.
"The city was buzzing with thousands of happy, smiling people eating, drinking and taking pictures.
"The atmosphere and general vibe was fabulous and it's not every day you turn onto Wood Street to be greeted by Darth Vader and a replica car from Transformers.
"The impact this event has had on business is massive and shows what the city centre of Wakefield can do when we join forces to put on an event that the public will flock to in their thousands.
"This is just the start – we all have big plans for Wakefield."


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Here's where you will find a variety of IEN's multimedia resources.
- Our Blog is regularly updated with news and opinion relating to IEN's mission.
- On our Downloads page you'll be able to obtain lots of PDF's, Powerpoint presentations, and other free media goodies, including our Energy Action Team's Becoming Carbon Positive plan for putting your congregation on a carbon diet.
- Our Energy Action Team member Al Braden has produced lots of informative and inspiring videos of past events and speakers.


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Simonetta and Paola, English-speaking expert guide will take you to Special guided tour in the land of "Chianti Classico Wine". In this tour, you will learn all about wines and Italian olive oil with explanations on the varieties of olive trees, olive harvest and olive oil production. Followed by, back to Podere Le Rose (Toscana Mia Home) for having typical Italian meal.
Program Details
- Visit to a winery with wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting (2 wineries full day tour)
- Tasting menu with wine at Toscana Mia location
- Extra virgin olive oil and wine tasting during the tour
- 1 Food Expert (Fluent in English)
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- About Hunger
- How to End Hunger
- Our Impact
- Get Involved
Kara Bobroff is founder and executive director of Native American Community Academy (NACA), a tuition-free public charter school that includes students from more than 37 different tribes. NACA works to integrate culture, wellness, language, community, family, and preparation for college into each child's education. She was recognized in 2009 by President Obama as one of 100 top social innovators in the nation; has been invited by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to help write the 20-year plan for Indian Education; and has presented the NACA model to local, regional, and national audiences. Bobroff served on the White House Faith-Based Advisory Council. She holds a Master's in Special Education and an Ed.S. in Educational Administration as a Danforth Scholar from the University of New Mexico.
These fact sheets provide a snapshot of hunger and poverty in the United States and in each state plus Washington, D.C.
Conflict is a main driver of the recent increase in hunger around the world and of forced migration. Hunger also contributes to conflict.
We cannot end hunger in the U.S. without raising the minimum wage.
Dear Members of Congress,
As the president and Congress are preparing their plans for this year, almost 100 church leaders—from all the families of U.S. Christianity—are...
This devotional guide invites deepened relationship with and among Pan-African people and elected leaders in the mission to end hunger and poverty.
Thank you for inviting me to preach here at Duke University Chapel. And I especially want to thank the Bread for the World members who have come this morning.
Bruce Puckett urged...
Bread for the World and its partners are asking Congress to provide $200 million for global nutrition in the fiscal year 2020 budget.
These fact sheets provide a snapshot of hunger and poverty in the United States and in each state plus Washington, D.C.
In 2017, 11.8 percent of households in the U.S.—40 million people—were food-insecure, meaning that they were unsure at some point during the year about how they would provide for their next meal.


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April 20th, 2015 by Adam Armstrong
Methods of SMR Data Management
SMR uses a mapping system for LBAs that want to get written randomly to only writing them sequentially. Similar to SSD's Flash Translation Layer (FTL), SMR HDDs use what is sometimes called a SMR (or Shingle) Translation Layer (STL), which is a similar concept. With SMR, however, much more is to be gained by making the host aware of the underlying SMR technology. The industry is in the final stages of the standardization process for SMR with ZBC (Zoned Block Commands) being the standard for SAS and ZAC (Zoned ATA Commands) being the standard for SATA. These standards define a Zoned Block Device in which the LBA space is divided into independent Zones. Within each Zone, writes should be sequential. In order to overwrite data, it is necessary to first reset the zone, similar to an erase block in an SSD. What happens when non-sequential writes are sent to a Zone varies depending on the type of SMR implementation.
There are three categories SMR drives fall into, or more accurately, three types of management drive vendors can employ. Each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
Drive managed
The first type is known as drive managed, also known as transparent. Simply put, the SMR drive manages all requests from the host, like a traditional HDD today. Drive managed has the advantage of not needing a host that is SMR aware, the drive managed SMRs are compatible with almost everything making them the most simple to deploy. The zoned nature of the underlying SMR HDD is completely hidden from the host. This is the type of SMR management we expect to see generally available in the initial consumer market release as there are no commercially available OSs or file systems that support SMR drives as of this writing. However as more testing is done, and SMR technology becomes more pervasive, we will see widely available OSs and software stacks that support SMR.
The downside to drive managed is that performance is unpredictable as the drive handles its background processes when it needs to, regardless of the IO requests. Additionally, since inbound random writes are not coalesced into sequential writes on the host side, the drive is under more duress, and thus lower performing in sustained workloads, than it would be if the host was SMR aware. Drive managed SMR drives cope with these shortcomings by leveraging a "landing zone" of sorts, where random writes can be managed before being written to disk. The ways of incorporating this space on SMR drives can vary widely though, leading to significantly different performance profiles depending on the target market of each drive and manufacturer.
Host Managed
The next type of management is known as host managed. With this type of management the host uses commands and Zone information to optimize the behavior of the SMR drive by managing IOs to ensure writes are always sequential within a Zone. If a host sends a non-sequential write within a Zone the drive will reject it and return an error. This gives the drive more predictable performance and would be more likely to be seen initially in enterprise and hyperscale applications.
The down side to host managed is that the SMR drives are not compatible with host systems (HBAs, device drivers, filesystems, databases, etc) that are not SMR aware. That means file systems need to be adapted to support SMR drives. This is occurring, first in the hyperscale space where the largest players in the world have the ability to modify their storage stacks to account for SMR, and now also in the mainstream open source space. The xfs maintainer, Dave Chinner, published a document outlining the SMR optimizations for xfs during the Linux Vault conference in Boston in early March. In the same event, Hannes Rienecke of Suse presented a Zone caching mechanisms that can allow current filesystems to work with host managed SMR drives. It's likely that these investments together with an appetite for capacity will encourage others to adopt the new open source solutions and pursue modifications to their systems to support SMR drives.
Host Aware
The final type of management is known as host aware. In a nutshell, host aware is a combination of the two types of management above. The SMR drive is self managed but it also implements the new ZBC/ZAC standards and allows the host to use the new command set to optimize the drive behavior. In this case if the drive receives a non-sequential write from the host it will accept the request but then the performance from the request can be unpredictable. Host aware has the advantage of being backward compatible and gives the host some control. Host aware is likely to be the model of choice for most client and traditional enterprise systems, taking over all drive managed deployments, while host managed is starting to appear as the choice for modern distributed storage solutions.
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Review: "Gilbert" at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival
You know the voice of Gilbert Gottfried. But who is the man behind the voice? That's the question Neil Berkeley wanted to answer. Berkeley, who previously directed the 2014 documentary Harmontown, wondered how character comedians lived offstage when not in character. Which naturally led him to Gottfried. Those dirty jokes. That voice, so loud, so high. Gottfried couldn't possibly be like that all the time. Or could he? Gottfried, following a screening Tuesday night of Gilbert at the Tribeca Film Festival, said he told Berkeley initially: "I think you should set your sights much higher than that. And then after...Read More


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Hello lovelies! I'm sorry I haven't posted the last couple of days. Life threw me some unexpected curve balls so I am behind on my Digit-al Dozen posts, but I'm back with another Autumn manicure today! I really love how this one turned out!
As I stated in Monday's post, I don't get to have a normal "autumn" experience. So I started trying to think outside the box and on thing I would love about autumn if I did live somewhere with 4 seasons would be bundling up in coats and scarves and cuddling under a blanket with a good book. So, I decided to create a pattern on my nails that I associated with all of that - plaid! I love plaid and I really like the way these colors play together.
I used a base of OPI Infinite Shine Raisin' the Bar (which is not as brown as it appears in these photos), which is an amazing vampy red with a great formula. I created the lines using OPI Chop-Sticking to My Story (a favorite of mine) and Zoya Dree. I topped it off with a coat of Girly Bits Polish Matte'rs.
You can see it shiny below as well. I liked this one both ways.
I hope to be back later with another Autumn mani! Make sure you check out the other manis below!
Thanks for reading and happy polishing!


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Conquering Security Concerns
In order for children to prosper in school and reach their aspirations and goals, they need to not only stay focused in class, but also feel safe in their environment. The overall security of any given educational institution can be the difference whether a student succeeds or fails. By having an access control system in place along with an ID badge printing solution, the Clarksville ISD schools can operate at an optimal level by providing the peace of mind needed so that teachers and staff can focus on what really matters, the education of its students.
Together, both the Clarksville ISD and IDSecurityOnline conquered the security concerns the district had by providing the district with an ID badge printer that is easy to use and integrates seamlessly with the access control system in place. Providing a way to track where employees are entering and exiting and who has the proper credentials to gain access throughout the campus is one of the most important benefits of having an integrated ID Badge solution and access control system in place. It also provides parents peace of mind, knowing their child will be educated in a safe and secure educational institution.


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Enough is Enough
LIBI seeks to create and to maintain a safe environment in which all members of the college community – students, faculty and staff – can learn and work free from the fear of sexual assault and other forms of violence.
The following sections explain how LIBI handles student complaints involving sexual misconduct, harassment, and claims of discrimination based on sex. The applicable federal and state laws governing LIBI's policies are also explained in the sections below.
Please read this very carefully and ask your academic advisor to clarify any of the sections you may have questions about. We want to make sure you understand your rights as a student, LIBI's policies, and other issues related to sexual harassment, gender harassment and sexual violence.
All incoming LIBI students are required to attend awareness workshops and seminars on sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking prevention provided by the college. LIBI asks that all students take this requirement seriously because knowledge and awareness are the best sources of prevention and empowerment.
Enough is Enough – Sexual Assault Special Section
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We only had this when there was leftover turkey, which meant after Thanksgiving or after Christmas, which were the only times we had turkey. My mother would never have dreamed of making turkey just so there would be leftovers (as we have sometimes done), so it was a rare treat, remembered fondly and yearned for.
There were dozens of recipes for this or dishes like it floating around in the '50s, I think, but my mother got hers from a restaurant, now forgotten. She liked what she'd ordered so much (and probably it was called Turkey Divan), that she asked the waiter if the chef might give her the recipe. He told her that the chef was stingy with his recipes, but that it was really easy, and he described what went into it, my mother scribbling it down on the back of an envelope: sliced turkey, broccoli spears, a white sauce enriched with cheese.
My version is only a little different from hers--I don't use frozen broccoli, and I don't used Kraft's Olde English Cheese. But otherwise, it's the same, and it produces a dish where the whole is immeasurably more than the parts.
Jo's Turkey and Broccoli
2 tbs butter or olive oil
2 tbs flour
1.5 cups milk
1.5 cups grated cheese of your choice
pinch of salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2-3 broccoli crowns
a cup or cup and a half of leftover turkey
Melt butter in a saucepan, and add the flour to it (or to the oil), stirring over the heat until it's absorbed. Stir in the milk and continue stirring until it thickens into its white-sauceness. (This time, I was doing 2 other things at the same time, and I let it start to boil, which you are never supposed to do to white sauce, but you know--it turned out fine.) When it's thickened, add salt and nutmeg and grated cheese, stirring until it melts in. (I mostly use cheddar, but I add other cheese to it, depending on what's in the fridge.)
Cook broccoli until just starting to become tender, and slice or separate the florets--you don't want anything to be so big that it will stick up and mar the cheese-sauce blanket. Slice or chop the turkey. Put the broccoli in one layer in an 8-inch baking pan, and the turkey over it. Pour cheese sauce--it will probably be thick, so spread it to the edges and corners. Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the top browns slightly. Eat with moans of pleasure.
I always think of my mother when we have this, of her wonderful cooking, her curiosity. I can see her talking to the waiter, her eager friendliness, maybe almost flirting a little (she was a very attractive woman), my father looking on benevolently--because for him, everything she did was right.


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This article from The Japan Times raises an interesting, but not too surprising, prospect:
Police quiz S. Korean actress over abductees to the North
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Japanese police in February questioned a South Korean actress in connection with North Korea's intelligence agency's abductions of two Japanese couples, investigative sources said Tuesday.
Two former senior agency officials believed to have been close aides to North Korean leader Kim Jong Il are suspected of ordering the 1978 abductions of Kaoru and Yukiko Hasuike and Yasushi and Fukie Chimura. […]
The two agents are Li Wan Gi, former director of what was known as the foreign information research department of the North Korean Workers Party, and Kang Hae Ryong, its former vice director.
Investigations have already pointed to the likely involvement of the agency and the two officials in the abduction of the actress, Choi Un Gi, and the two Japanese couples. […]
Choi was kidnapped in 1978, around the same time as the couples, while she was in Hong Kong, and sought asylum through the U.S. Embassy in Vienna in March 1986.
Choi's husband, filmmaker Sin Sang Ok, also disappeared in Hong Kong. The couple were told by North Korean agents that they were taken to the country to help develop its filmmaking industry, and continued making films in Pyongyang and other locations. […]
The case of Choi Eun-hee and Shin Sang-ok (as the two are more commonly romanised) is well-known.
In the 1970s, Shin was a once-successful director ('a film director of legendary stature in his native country – the Orson Welles of South Korea') struggling under the government controls of General Park Chung-hee. Choi was Shin's 'muse and favorite leading lady', perhaps comparable to the relationship between China's Gong Li and Zhang Yimou. Their relationship broke down in 1976 after it was revealed that Shin had sired two children to another woman while Choi had been incapable of conceiving and after the couple had already adopted a child. Choi filed for divorce and moved to Hong Kong where in 1978 she was kidnapped and taken to North Korea. Six months later, while looking for his missing wife, Shin was also kidnapped.
"I was jailed for about five years, but I didn't know at the time that it would land up being that long," he said.
"If I had known from the start I would rather have been dead. During this time I was very, very depressed. They expected brainwashing to change me."
His wife was also ordered to attend re-education classes. She was forced to study North Korea's "glorious" revolution and later made to sit exams on the subject.
"I was very unhappy. I did think of suicide but then I thought of my family and how much this would hurt them. It was an awful time," she said. [THOMSON, Kidnapped by North Korea]
In 1983, the pair were reunited at a dinner party in Pyongyang. Their abductions were seemingly ordered by an adoring Kim Jong-il, movie nut of the highest order.
Kim Jong Il borrowed more directly from outside [film influences] when he arranged for the abduction of South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee in 1978. Six months later, Kim abducted her estranged husband, famous South Korean director Shin Sang-ok. Before the pair managed to escape in 1986 during a stopover in Vienna, Shin Sang-ok introduced many new innovations into North Korean film. His most famous films during this period-a North Korean version of Godzilla called Pulgasari and a retelling of the famous Korean folk tale of Chunhyang called Love, Love, My Love-added science fiction and musical romance to the North Korean repertoire. [FEFFER, Screening North Korea]
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"The North's film-makers are just doing perfunctory work. They don't have any new ideas," Kim told the couple.
"Their works have the same expressions, redundancies, the same old plots. All our movies are filled with crying and sobbing. I didn't order them to portray that kind of thing."
He blamed misunderstandings by thoughtless officials for their unfriendly four-year North Korean welcome. He also apologised for taking so long to get back to them personally, saying it had been busy at the office.
The idea came to Kim, he said, when he heard that Seoul's repressive, militaristic Park regime had closed down Shin Films.
"I thought, 'I've got to bring him here'," he said. Infiltrating Shin Films with agents posing as business partners, Kim explained how he lured the two to Repulse Bay, Hong Kong. First Choi disappeared on a trip to discuss an acting job. Then, on the way to dinner one night, Shin had a sack filled with a chloroform-like substance pulled over his head. With that, Kim had imported the best film talent the peninsula had to offer. [GORENFIELD, The Producer from Hell]
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"Kim Jong-il later confessed to me that the reason he kidnapped my wife first was because he wanted me to come and make films for him," Shin Sang-ok said.
Kim Jong-il is film mad. Soon after the couple arrived in Pyongyang he took them for a private tour of his film library, which holds more than 15,000 movies. […]
Initially the director was not sure what the North Korean leader meant by a "good" film, until he took note of what he watched most often. Top of the list was Rambo, followed by Friday the Thirteenth and all the James Bond movies. […]
Meanwhile his wife was given a large room in the leader's scenic summerhouse overlooking the river.
In a series of charm offensives Kim Jong-il went out of his way to make her feel welcome by bringing her piles of expensive clothes and Western cosmetics. [THOMSON, Kidnapped by North Korea]
Choi recorded the meeting with a tape recorder and would then use that to bargain their way into US custody when on a business trip to Vienna to arrange the distribution of a movie about Genghis Khan in 1986. North Korea claims that the pair made their own way to the North and that they stole $2.3 million taken with them to Austria to fund the film's possible Western distribution. Choi's tape recording of her meeting with Kim Jong-il have subsequently been aired in South Korea. By the time they left North Korea, the pair were once more a couple, supposedly with Kim's urgings.
If it was indeed Kim Jong-il that ordered their abduction, then it casts even more doubt over the paper-thin, tried-and-tested excuse offered by the Dear Leader in his 2002 Pyongyang Summit with Koizumi Jun'ichiro. The abductions were certainly not the work of rogue or overzealous agents, as Kim would have everyone unquestioningly believe, but clearly rested with the top figures of the North Korean government. The news in The Japan Times also shows how inextricably linked Kim might have been to the abduction of other foreign nationals.