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Home >> Sabine River Basin >> Recreation & Parks
Basin Info. & News
Lake Levels & River Conditions
Lakes  |  State and Local Government Campgrounds and Parks  |  Sabine National Forest  | Wildlife Management Areas  |  Canoeing
Brandy Branch
City: Marshall, Texas
Size: 1,242 surface acres
Location: Between Marshall and Longview , eight miles southwest of Marshall on FM 3251.
Description: Also known as Hallsville or Pirkey Lake.
Web Link: Additional Information
Lake Fork
City: Quitman, Texas
Size: 27,690 surface acres
Location: Five miles west of Quitman and 15 miles south of Sulphur Springs.
Description: Lake Fork Creek, Birch Creek and Big Caney Creek are the primary feeder streams along with numerous secondary creeks. Lake Fork is used for water supply and recreation. Lake Fork has gained national recognition because of its trophy largemouth bass fishery.
Facilities: One public park with a wheelchair accessible fishing pier. There are 25 commercial marinas.
Web Link: Additional Information
Lake Gladewater
City: Gladewater, Texas
Size: 800 surface acres
Location: Off FM 2685 north of US 80 in City of Gladewater in Upshur County.
Description: Lake Gladewater is on Glade Creek and serves as water supply for the City of Gladewater.
Facilities: Although most of the shoreline is in private ownerships, boating and fishing access is provided at the city park adjacent to the dam.
Web Link: Additional Information
Lake Hawkins
City: Hawkins, Texas
Size: 800 surface acres
Location: On Little Sandy Creek. Northwest of Hawkins via US 80; also accessible from Mineola via US 80 and FM 2869
Description: One of four small Wood County lakes constructed for flood control and recreation
Facilities: Numerous fee or free picnic and camping areas are available. Although there are no public fishing piers, most of the shoreline is accessible by all-weather roads and there is one marina and a County Park.
Web Link: Additional Information
Lake Holbrook
City: Mineola, Texas
Size: 627 surface acres
Location: On Keys Creek, 2 miles northwest of Mineola off US 69; also accessible from US 80.
Description: One of the four Wood County lakes constructed for recreation and flood control. It is on a small tributary of the Sabine River and is within the East Texas timberlands.
Facilities: A county-operated campground is at lakeside. Water sports, swimming beach, and fishing.
Web Link: Additional Information
Lake Murvaul
City: Carthage, Texas
Size: 3,800 surface acres
Location: Located about seven miles southeast of Carthage off FM 1970 in Panola County
Description: Water supply reservoir constructed by Panola County Fresh Water Supply District
Facilities: There are two marinas, one located on the west end and one located on the east end. Both have overnight lodging facilities. County park with a picnic area and overnight camping facility are available.
Web Link: Additional Information
Lake Quitman
City: Quitman, Texas
Size: 814 surface acres
Location: Located about 4 miles north of Quitman via FM 2966 on Dry Creek
Description: One of four small Wood County lakes constructed for flood control and recreation
Facilities: Lakeside facilities include marinas, boat service and rentals, tent and RV campsites with hookups, swimming area.
Web Link: Additional Information
Lake Tawakoni
City: Greenville, Texas
Size: 36,700 surface acres
Location: About 35 miles east of Dallas and 10 miles northeast of Wills Point, Texas. Located on the Sabine River immediately above the old Iron Bridge Crossing on FM 47.
Description: Lake Tawakoni is used for water supply and recreation.
Facilities: Lakeside parks, campsites, RV hookups, picnicking, swimming, marinas, boat rentals, bait and tackle.
Web Link: Additional Information
Lake Winnsboro
City: Winnsboro, Texas
Size: 1,100 surface acres
Location: Seven miles southwest of Winnsboro via SH 37; also accessible from Quitman.
Description: Recreational impoundment with lakeside parks, campsites, RV hookups, picnicking, swimming, marina, boat rentals, bait and tackle.
Facilities: Several available around lake
Web Link: Additional Information
Martin Lake
City: Tatum, Texas
Size: 5,020 surface acres
Location: On Martin Creek, a tributary of the Sabine River. Approximately 4 miles southwest of Tatum via SH 43, and local road south from FM 1716 intersection.
Description: Steam-electric power generation reservoir
Facilities: Martin Creek State Park is located on north shore and offers camping, picnic area, 4-lane concrete boat ramp, bait, tackle.
Web Link: Additional Information
Toledo Bend Reservoir
City: Burkeville, Texas
Size: 186,000 surface acres
Location: Located along the Texas/Louisiana border
Description: The lake extends up the Sabine River 65 miles and is surrounded by typical mixed pine, hardwood forests. It is the largest man-made reservoir in the south. The lake was built on the Sabine River and numerous large creeks feed the reservoir. The reservoir is used for water supply, hydroelectric power and recreation.
Facilities: There are numerous marinas and camping facilities around the lake. The Sabine National Forest operates several campgrounds.
Web Link: Additional Information
State and Local Government Campgrounds and Parks
Claiborne West Park
City: Vidor, Texas
Location: From IH-10; Exit 864 and go to north access road, east 2 miles.
Description: Ten prepared tent sites, fee. Located on Cow Bayou. Five miles of nature trails, large pavilions equipped with picnic tables, barbecue grills, water, electrical outlets, restrooms, playground, basketball courts, baseball fields.
Web Link: Additional Information
Governor Hogg Shrine
City: Quitman, Texas
Location: 518 Main Street (SH 37).
Description: State historic site with buildings, museum and mementos related to the Hogg family, prominent in Texas history and politics. Hogg was the first native-born governor of Texas. Old Settlers Nature Trail has 23 stops and 4 foot bridges along a half-mile trail. Tours, picnic tables.
Web Link: Additional Information
Lake Hawkins County Park
City: Hawkings, Texas
Location: From FM 14: US 80 west 4 miles; CR 3440 north 1 mile.
Description: 36 trailer sites or 10 tent sites with electricity and water; 150 primitive camping areas; fee. Open March-November. Dump station, restrooms, showers, bathhouse, tables, grills, beach, swimming, fishing, boat ramp, fishing pier, playground, 1.5-mile nature trail, scenic views.
Web Link: Additional Information
Lake Holbrook Park
City: Mineola, Texas
Location: From SH 37: US 80 west 3.6 miles; CR 2231 west 1 mile; CR 2260 north 0.3 mile.
Description: Ten trailer sites; other camp areas cover 40 acres; limit 15 days. On Lake Holbrook. Restrooms, no drinking water, snack bar (summer). Swimming, fishing, boat ramp, playground, scenic views.
Web Link: Additional Information
Lake Quitman Park
City: Quitman, Texas
Location: From SH 37: SH 154 west 0.4 mile; FM 2966 north 4.8 miles; Lake Quitman Road east 0.9 mile.
Description: 12 trailer sites; 8 sites with electricity; fee, limit 15 days; other camp area covers 25 acres. Restrooms, boat rental, bait, grills, ice, grocery. Swimming, fishing, boat ramps, scenic views.
Web Link: Additional Information
Lake Winnsboro North Park
City: Winnsboro, Texas
Location: From SH 37: FM 515 west 4 miles; local road south 0.5 mile and east 0.5 mile.
Description: 15 trailer sites; two with electricity; fee. Other primitive camp area covers four acres, limit 15 days. Restrooms, snack bar, ice, grocery, boat rental. Swimming, boat ramp, fishing, marina.
Web Link: Additional Information
Martin Creek Lake State Park
City: Tatum, Texas
Location: The park may be reached by driving 3.5 miles southwest of Tatum on SH 43, then turning south on CR 2183.
Description: The Martin Creek Lake State Park area has a great history. Visitors near the fishing pier can still see the old Trammel's Trace roadbed, an Indian trail that became a major route for Anglo-American settlers moving into Texas from Arkansas. There are two hiking trails, each approximately one mile in length and one bicycling trail that is 6 miles long. Activities include picnicking, island camping, boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, backpacking and hiking over historic trails that wind through scenic pine and hardwood forests, wildlife observation. Located 20 miles southeast of Longview.
Web Link: Additional Information
Sam Forse Collins Recreation Area
City: Burkeville, Texas
Location: Take FM 692 north from Burkeville to RR 255, west on RR 255, 0.5 mile to park.
Description: Located on Toledo Bend Reservoir. The park has group facilities, playground equipment, boat ramp, picnic tables, a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier, and restrooms.
Siecke State Forest
City: Kirbyville, Texas
Location: Main tract located 5 miles southeast of Kirbyville via FM 82; 100-acre adjunct a mile west.
Description: This 1,722-acre forest is named for EO Siecke, State Forester, 1918-1942. Managed by the Texas Forest Service, which is part of the Texas A&M University System. Fishing permitted in small pond near entrance to district headquarters and in Trout Creek; picnic tables. Open year round.
Web Link: Additional Information
SRA Recreation Site 2
City: Tenaha Creek, Texas
Location: Take FM 139 south from Joaquin to Tenaha Creek, park is on south side of Tenaha Creek.
Description: Located on Toledo Bend Reservoir, the park has a boat ramp, picnic tables, and a small parking lot.
SRA Swede Johnson Recreation Area (Site1)
City: Joaquin, Texas
Location: Take FM 139 south from Joaquin to FM 2572, east on FM 2572 to the end of the road.
Description: Located on Toledo Bend Reservoir. The park has a boat ramp, picnic tables, playground equipment, and portable toilet facilities.
SRA W.C. Swearingen Recreation Area
City: Quitman, Texas
Location: From SH 37 turn west on SH 154, go 5 miles. The park will be on the right.
Description: Located on Lake Fork Reservoir. The park has a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier, restrooms, picnic tables and a playground.
Tyler State Park
City: Tyler, Texas
Location: The park is located 2 miles north of IH-20 on FM 14 north of Tyler.
Description: Spring-fed lake surrounded by a mixed pine/hardwood forest in 985-acre Tyler State Park. Facilities include: campsites for tents, trailers; screened shelters, 2.5 miles of hiking trails; amphitheater on lake shore; swimming, three fishing piers, boating and boat ramp, wildlife observation and photography.
Web Link: Additional Information
Wind Point Park
City: Lone Oak, Texas
Location: From Lone Oak: FM 1571 west, 4.5 miles to park entrance.
Description: On Lake Tawakoni. Concessionaire: 159 trailer sites or tent sites; 90 sites with electricity, water and sewage, 69 sites with electricity and water. 15 sites with screened shelters. Eight sites have cabins with kitchenette; fee. Reservations accepted. Two air- conditioned lodges with kitchens for day use. Dump station, restrooms, showers, grills. Swimming, fishing, bait and tackle, grocery, laundry, bathhouse, boat ramps, minibike area, playgrounds, tennis, softball, basketball, lighted fishing pier and hiking.
Sabine National Forest
Boles Field Recreation Area
City: Center, Texas
Location: Follow Highway 87 south from Center for 4 miles; turn left (east) on FM 2694 for 8 miles to entrance.
Description: Tent or RV camping, 20 campsites with electricity, water and bathhouse near camp sites. Open all year.
Web Link: Additional Information
East Hamilton
City: Center, Texas
Location: From Center go south 20 miles on SH 87 to FM 2261 in Patroon, then go east 9 miles on FM 2261.
Description: Located on Toledo Bend Reservoir. Includes a one-lane boat ramp, limited facilities. Day-use only. Operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. Owned by USFS Sabine National Forest.
Web Link: Additional Information
Haley's Ferry
City: Center, Texas
Location: From Center follow Highway 87 for 4 miles to Shelbyville; left (east) on FM 2694 for 15 miles; right (south) onto FM 3172 for 1 mile; left (east) onto FS100A for 2 miles to ramp entrance sign on the right.
Description: On Toledo Bend Reservoir. Primitive camping with no facilities at this time. A boat ramp is located at Haley's Ferry. Operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. Owned by USFS Sabine National Forest.
Web Link: Additional Information
Indian Mounds Campground
City: Hemphill, Texas
Location: Follow Highway 83 east from Hemphill for 8 miles; turn right (south) on FM 3382 for 3.5 miles; turn left onto Forest Service Road 130 to entrance.
Description: This developed USFS site on Toledo Bend Reservoir offers access to the nearby Indian Mounds Wilderness Area and an alternative to wilderness camping. Facilities include 37 travel trailer or tent sites, picnic tables, grills and portable toilet facilities. Operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. Owned by USFS Sabine National Forest.
Web Link: Additional Information
Indian Mounds Wilderness Area
City: Hemphill, Texas
Location: From Hemphill follow Highway 83 east for 3.5 miles to designated wilderness parking area.
Description: Located in the Pineywoods of East Texas on Toledo Bend Reservoir. Established October 30, 1984, under the Texas Wilderness Act and is 11,037 acres in size. Recreation opportunities include hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, photography, bird watching, fishing, and hunting. The nearby Indian Mounds Campground provides camping facilities and access to the wilderness area for day visitors. No motorized vehicles are allowed in wilderness areas, visitors can only enter the area on foot or by horseback.
Web Link: Additional Information
Lakeview Campground
City: Hemphill, Texas
Location: From Pineland follow FM 2426 east for 10 miles; turn right (south) on Highway 87 for 3 miles; turn left (east) on FM 2928 for 3.5 miles to end of paved road; follow signs to Lakeview (approximately 4 miles).
Description: Located on Toledo Bend Reservoir. 10 camping sites with a table, grill, tent pad and garbage can at each site. Trailhead for Trail Between the Lakes. Water is available from two centrally located hydrants. The area has portable toilet facilities. Operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. Owned by USFS Sabine National Forest.
Web Link: Additional Information
Ragtown Recreation Area
Notice: Tornado on the Sabine National Forest forces closure of Ragtown Recreation Area
Ragtown Recreation Area in the Sabine National Forest is currently closed due to tornado damage the facilities sustained during a storm on April 25, 2019.
According to Angelina/Sabine District Ranger Kimpton Cooper, the recreation area sustained substantial damage to the buildings and other infrastructure within the recreation area. It will remain closed to public access until proper assessments and repairs can be completed and the facility is deemed safe to reopen.
U.S. Forest Service News Release, April 29, 2019
City: Shelbyville, Texas
Location: Follow Highway 87 south from Center for 11 miles; turn left (east) on FM 139 for 6 miles; bear right onto FM 3184 and follow 4 miles to entrance.
Description: Ragtown offers something for everyone: camping, hiking, fishing, bird watching and viewing nature at its best. It is on the Texas shore of Toledo Bend. The campground is nestled high on a bluff that faces east. There are 12 double-family camping units, 13 single-family camping units, a double-laned public boat ramp and a parking lot. Ragtown campsites are surrounded by southern pine and hardwood trees. Each is equipped with a picnic table, tent pad, parking spur and a campfire ring which can be used as a cooking grill. Visitors can enjoy Mother Nature's Hiking Trail which loops around the campground for one mile. Ragtown is a bird watcher's paradise. Operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. Owned by USFS Sabine National Forest.
Web Link: Additional Information
Red Hills Lake Recreation Area
City: Milam, Texas
Location: Follow Highway 21 east from San Augustine for 18 miles to Milam, TX; turn left (north) on Highway 87 for 2.5 mi.
Description: Located on 19-acre Red Hills Lake. Facilities include 28 family camping units (9 with electrical hook-ups), 15 single-family picnicking units, and a picnic shelter. There is also a swimming beach and bath house. Visitors who desire to learn more about the living forest will want to stroll down a short interpretive walk within the recreation area. Owned and operated by USFS Sabine National Forest.
Web Link: Additional Information
Trail Between the Lakes
City: Hemphill, Texas
Location: Located in the southern Sabine County, it extends from Lakeview Recreation Area on Toledo Bend Reservoir to State Highway 96 within sight of the easternmost point of Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Description: 28-mile hiking trail that winds through the Sabine National Forest. It extends from Lakeview Recreation Area on Toledo Bend Reservoir to US 96 within sight of the easternmost point of Sam Rayburn Reservoir . The trail is the result of efforts between the Golden Triangle Group of the Sierra Club and the USDA Forest Service in Texas . Hikers can see different plant communities, interesting topography, wildlife, beautiful scenery, and various forest management activities. A portion of the trail is adjacent to Toledo Bend Reservoir, and many portions lie along streams or special wildlife areas. The trail crosses roads at a number of locations, so it's easy to plan shorter hikes of varying lengths. The trail is designated for hiking only; horses, off-road vehicles, and mountain bikes are not allowed. There are many opportunities to camp in primitive or natural settings along the route. Camping is not allowed in the Moore Plantation Wildlife Management Area during deer hunting season or in colonies of red-cockaded woodpeckers, which are an endangered species. Woodpecker colony boundaries are marked with aqua-green paint and boundary signs.
Web Link: Additional Information
Willow Oak Campground
City: Hemphill, Texas
Location: From Hemphill follow Highway 87 south for 11 miles to entrance.
Description: This area has 10 tent camping sites located on the shoreline of Toledo Bend Reservoir. Each site has a tent platform, table, cooking grill and lantern post. Water hydrants, garbage cans, and portable toilet facilities are located near the camping sites. Operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. Owned by USFS Sabine National Forest.
Web Link: Additional Information
Wildlife Management Areas
Blue Elbow Swamp WMA
City: Orange, Texas
Location: Located at SH 87 and IH-10 on the Sabine River
Description: 3,343 acres of wetland area open to the public in August 1996. TPWD plans to offer passport canoe tours, fishing, and hunting with TPWD permits.
Web Link: Additional Information
Moore Plantation WMA
City: Hemphill, Texas
Location: From Jasper take U.S. 96 north 27 miles to Pineland. Take FM 1 then FM 2426 east 3 miles. An information station is located on the north side of the highway
Description: The creation of this 27,547-acre WMA was a joint venture between the US Forest Service , TPWD , and Temple-Eastex, Inc. The WMA is part of the Public Hunting Area System (PHA) developed by TPWD. A broad group of wildlife species benefit from the area, such as squirrel, deer, eastern wild turkey, quail and many non-game species.
Web Link: Additional Information
North Toledo Bend WMA
City: Center, Texas
Location: From Joaquin take FM 139 south for approximately 4.7 miles to the intersection of FM 139 and FM 2572. Travel east on FM 2572 1.7 miles to entrance.
Description: 3,600-acre area located on Toledo Bend Reservoir in northern Shelby County, the WMA has been preserved by the Sabine River Authority of Texas through a cooperative agreement with the TPWD and Ducks Unlimited for the purpose of creating and restoring waterfowl breeding and wintering habitat. The project includes the impoundment of a 500-acre area on lands owned and made available by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. The dam is designed to hold water at the 172 m.s.l. elevation when Toledo Bend Reservoir is full and waterfowl are migrating southward and to release water back into the reservoir after the northward migration. The shallow wetlands area provides habitat to many species of waterfowl including wintering mallards and wood ducks, dove, quail, non-game birds, wading and shore birds, white-tailed deer, mammals, reptiles and fish. Visitors may access the area by vehicle as well as enter the 500-acre impoundment via a roller boat ramp which has been constructed on the 200-foot-long embankment.
Web Link: Additional Information
Old Sabine Bottom WMA
City: Tyler, Texas
Location: From Lindale take State Highway 2710 5 miles northeast to County Road 4106. Take CR 4106 north 0.5 miles to the WMA entrance.
Description: 5,158-acres of hardwood bottomland along the Sabine River in Smith County are being preserved as a natural wildlife habitat. A high diversity of vegetation is found in bottomland forests. These include such species as overcup oak, water hickory, water elm, black willow, and swamp privet in the lowest areas. At mid-level areas, the close observer can identify willow oak, water oak, sweetgum and palmetto. On the higher ridges, sugerberry, sweet pecan and switch cane can be found. Habitat is well-suited for the squirrels, wood ducks, mallards, wild turkeys, and white tail deer that occupy the area. TPWD currently allows fishing along the Sabine River and its tributaries, as well as limited hunting for waterfowl, squirrel and archery for hogs and deer. Future plans include non-consumptive public uses such as trail hiking, bird watching and wildlife observation.
Web Link: Additional Information
Tawakoni WMA
City: Wills Point, Texas
Location: Pawnee Inlet Unit - From Lone Oak travel west on FM 1571 approximately 2 miles. Caddo Creek Unit - From Quinlan travel north on State Highway 34 approximately 1.5 miles. Duck Cove Unit - From Quinlan travel east on FM 35 1 mile to FM 751. On FM 751 travel south approximately 7 miles. Turn west on CR 3827 for 1 mile.
Description: Three units totalling 2,335 acres of land, of which 1,561 acres is owned by Sabine River Authority of Texas and provided to the TPWD for their Public Hunting Program. This WMA area provides habitat for duck, whitetail deer, feral hog, dove, waterfowl, non-game birds, other migratory birds, rabbit, quail, squirrel and fish. Primitive camping in designated areas.
Web Link: Additional Information
Upper Toledo Bend WMA
City: Carthage, Texas
Location: Southeast of Carthage
Description: The Sabine River Authority of Texas through an agreement with the TPWD has placed over 7,000 acres of land in the Public Hunting Program. Located at the extreme north end of the Toledo Bend Reservoir, this area borders the east and west banks of the Sabine River and is bottomland covered with dense hardwood. The area is one of the best Public Hunting Program areas in the state because of its abundance of whitetail deer, squirrel, waterfowl, turkey and wild hogs. Fishing is also a plus for the area, and it offers year round recreation.
US 271 to SH 43
SH 43 to FM 2517
Toledo Bend to US 190
US 190 to SH 12
SH 12 to Gulf of Mexico

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Someone on the Co-op (and I apologize that I don't remember who) wrote in a post a while back–a long while back–that "Teachers operate within a context they do not control. Absent the appropriate context and support, we often do not truly know how good those teachers are, or can be."
I've been thinking a lot about that lack of control since I read that. There are so many things I'd like to try for my students. With many principals, I've been blessed to have support to scaffold my kids in different ways. In my first year of teaching in my county, my principal let me, as a second year teacher, teach an individualized math class—the kids worked through the book on their own and I helped as they asked for it, giving direct instruction to those who needed it, but allowing others who didn't to work at their own pace. I still wonder what that 'good 'ol boy" network, old school principal saw in me that he let me try that.
I've always been what, in the research, is called a "vanguard" teacher—one who often leads the pack in trying new things and encourages others by example to do so. In June 2008 I did a county presentation on wikis and that got those going in our county. In November 2008 I did one on Twitter, and that began our county journey into that. I could list 15-20 more examples like that—Robotics at the elementary school, a storytelling group, contests and challenges I introduced to others, being asked to facilitate the first laptop lab in our system, and on and on. The bottom line is that the context in which I work—which is different from most teachers, I admit—has always been supported by leaders in my system—either my principal or at the county level, so that I could do the things that felt right to me for the kids I was teaching–whether that be as the SPED cluster teacher, a K-5 classroom teacher, a tech teacher or now, as the gifted resource teacher. The visionary thinking is not about me—or what I do–but about providing the very best opportunities for kids to learn and collaborate and think with tools they will use in their lives.
I've just finished my first year with yet another new principal. I guess I'm lucky–in the 37 years I've been teaching I've only done this 8 times. Principals can and do make the difference in a building—and I have to say I am not slow to switch schools if I find I am with a principal who doesn't understand how crucial support and appropriate context is the success of both students and teachers. So it's interesting to get a new principal, to see how they assess the culture of the school (or not) and what they do (or not) to support structures already in place and what they do (or not) to create new structures that support student learning in ways that matter.
Since much of what I do may be new or not be common practice in my school, and I am not a traditional teacher, it's fascinating to see which leaders understand me and what I am trying to do with kids and which don't get it. Conversations are crucial here—neither of us can assume anything. Just as I am trying figure out the way they work, so are they (hopefully) trying to figure me out–and either of us adopting a stance of unease, distrust or fear is stupid. Transparency is best. If they, whomever and in whatever role they play, don't buy into transparency, then the context is wrong for someone, and the support won't be there for any of the parties involved.
I once had a principal look me square in the eye—in front of a colleague, no less–after the completion of a difficult task and say, "I really didn't think you'd pull this off." Does that communicate positive thinking or belief in a teacher's skill and ability? How do you think most teachers would respond to that in their classrooms? I, frankly, see that comment as expecting failure–and if you can say that to a teacher, what will the teachers think you expect from the students? Looking back, I wish I had had the presence of mind to say, "That's an incredibly hateful thing to say to someone" and get up and walk out.
And, I had another leader say to me, when I asked for support with a TRIAL project, "We're already doing that in another school." What does that imply–that we don't need to try it in multiple settings? That nothing can be gained by different types of teachers doing it? That we can learn everything we need to by trying something once? I see that as really inexperienced thinking–and shortsightedness. I frankly, see that limited understanding as not having a clue about technology use or design thinking and how it works differently for different clientele and leadership—and I see it as extremely narrow thinking.
I had yet another principal (who is now in our central office and who was the one who helped me facilitate the first and second laptop lab in our county) say she felt her job was to figure out how to say "yes' when teachers asked to do something in their classrooms. Most leaders initially say no, and many see that to be their job. Sadly, I have worked for some of those. What a different culture those two viewpoints establish! And, what a different feel for design thinking that also develops!
I guess I cite these incidents as examples to show we should always think about context and support. The context of the person asking or doing is crucial to their success–and that context is different for every adult, just as it is for students. If we don't consider the context of our students' learning, will we, as teachers, be successful helping them learn? I think not. If our leaders don't support us in the context of our learning, will we be the teachers we could be? I think not.
I'm circling round to the quote that began this post- "Absent the appropriate context and support, we often do not truly know how good those teachers are, or can be." Context, support, relationships—all are important in scaffolding for success. Research is ripe with showing how crucial relationships are in education.
How are your leaders in the area of understanding support and context?


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Planting Prariegrass & Wildflowers
There is a growing interest in wildflower and native grass plantings by acreage owners. If properly planned and established these plantings will provide a very pleasing and low maintenance ground cover that will help prevent weeds. No herbicides were labeled for use in controlling weeds during establishment and maintenance of these plantings until American Cyanamid Company introduced the herbicide PLATEAU. It may be used to control weeds in native grass and wildflower plantings.
Selecting Grass and Wildflower Species
The grasses and wildflowers selected most have tolerance to PLATEAU herbicide. It is also desirable to select species that require a low level of maintenance. If shorter growing grasses are selected. Little or no mowing will be required to remove excess growth.
|Short Grasses
|Perennial Wildflower and Legumes
Tolerant to PLATEAU Herbicide
|sideoats grama
|*shasta daisy
|upright prairie coneflower
|blue grama
|*purple prairieclover
|*Illinois bundleflower
|bicolor Lespedeza
|*black-eyed susan
|gold yarrow
|*mexican hat
|ox-eye daisy
|*purple coneflower
|sensitive vine
|wild violet
*These are species that were planted along with a PLATEAU herbicide application in the spring of 1997 on a one acre site in the county. See location of site below.
Some seed suppliers are putting together seed packets that are considered PLATEAU ready. These include Stock Seed Farms.
Planting and Establishment of Native Grasses and Wildflowers
(1) The first key to a successful planting is a weed-free, firm seed bed.
(2) The second key is using a seeding method that results in good seed-soil contact. A grass drill does the best job. If broadcast seeding is used, dragging and compacting the seedbed after planting will improve the seed-soil contact.
(3) Apply 4oz of PLATEAU herbicide in early spring as needed to control weeds on established stands of grass and wildflowers.
Application of PLATEAU Herbicide Follow label driections or hire a commercial applicator to make the application.
See a Native Grass and Wildflower Planting You can observe a planting that was made in the spring of 1997. This planting is located on the south side of W. Alvo Rd 1/4 mile east of NW27th St. just north of the Kawasaki plant and Hiway 34.


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Oils Grease & Glues
We have a large selection of Oil's, Greases and Glue. For your shocks we have Silicone Shock Oil. For Diff's we have Silicone Differential Oil & Hi-Speed Differential Grease. For air filters we have Air Filter Oil. For engines we have Engine Saver, Engine Rebuild & After Run. For tyres we have Tyre Glue and for your screws we have Thread Lock in Easy, Solid & Premium Strength. Items in this category can only be posted to UK mainland addresses NOT in remote areas (As listed with our couriers) No deliveries of these to N. Ireland, Islands Highlands and remote areas on flat rate Oils, greases, glues & Paints can not be delivered by Royal Mail


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By Stephen Ohlemacher
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - A second federal judge has ordered the IRS to provide information about lost emails from a central figure in the agency's tea party controversy.
U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton said last Friday he wants to know whatever became of Lois Lerner's computer hard drive. IRS officials say Lerner's computer crashed in 2011, destroying an untold number of emails.
At the time, Lerner headed the IRS division that processes applications for tax-exempt status. She has since retired.
IRS Commissioner John Koskinen has told Congress that Lerner's hard drive was recycled and presumably destroyed. If that's the case, Walton said he wants a sworn affidavit saying so by the end of this week.
Walton also wants information about the IRS inspector general's investigation into the lost emails.
Walton spoke at a hearing last Friday in a lawsuit by a conservative group against the IRS. True the Vote, which says it advocates for the integrity of elections, sued the IRS over delays in its application for tax-exempt status.
Walton's order came a day after another federal judge ordered the IRS to explain under oath how it lost the emails. U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan, who issued his order last Thursday, gave the tax agency a month to submit the explanation in writing.
Sullivan was ruling in a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit brought by Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog.
As part of True the Vote's lawsuit, the group wants Walton to appoint an independent expert to investigate the lost emails.
"We don't trust the IRS," Cleta Mitchell, a lawyer for the group, told Walton.
Before ruling on True the Vote's request, Walton said he wants information about the inspector general's investigation. Walton said he wants to know the qualifications of computer experts conducting the investigation. He also wants a projection on when the investigation will be complete.
In a June 27 letter to Congress, Koskinen said he expects the inspector general to issue an interim report "in a matter of weeks."
Lerner has emerged as a central figure in several congressional investigations into the IRS's handling of applications for tax-exempt status by tea party and other conservative groups. Twice Lerner refused to answer questions at congressional hearings, invoking her constitutional right against self-incrimination.
In May, the Republican-led House voted to hold Lerner in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify.
In 2011, the IRS had a policy of backing up emails on computer tapes, but the tapes were recycled every six months, Koskinen told Congress. He said Lerner's hard drive was recycled after technicians in the agency's forensics lab tried unsuccessfully to restore it.
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What a Mom Wants
Sunday is Mother's Day.
MY day.
The one day a year when that 27 hours of labor is officially recognized, and my son gets to make up for the fact that his first word was "car."
And his second was "cat."
"Mom" was third.
But I'm OK.
I don't want much, really. Maybe just some chocolate. Like a rich, dark chocolate cake. Mmmm. And maybe with a sweet sentiment written on it.
Nice gash.
But how 'bout something that doesn't remind me of my C-section?
I know, roses! Beautiful, fragrant, long stem...
...dead roses.
Did I mention it was TWENTY SEVEN hours of labor?
Ok, how about some jewelry? I saw some cute little necklaces over at Targe...
...er...on second thought, I've changed my mind.
I want a vacation.
Maternal thanks to Rosie, Kathryn H., and Anony M. for helping me stay on my diet this Mother's Day.


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Held again at the far-flung (but ever-intimate) Pioneer Works in Red Hook (sorry, Alex, but this designer beat you to Brooklyn), Rachel Comey's evening-long fall collection presentation was meant to be savored, course by course. (The dinner was just as delicious.) Always exploring the fringes of fashion, Comey's wares are the armor of a select (and very chic) group of gals who prefer their clothing unique but not weird. Think Gaby Hoffmann and Parker Posey, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Cindy Sherman…and us, too.
Comey is a master of layering, and we particularly liked how she tied a wooly, thick cardigan sweater around the waist of a sleeveless shirtdress in a way that feels less Cobain and more, well, Comey. And, that's something she does so well — Comey is able to use real-life pieces and employ real-life styling techniques and somehow create otherworldly effects that feel as aspirational as they are attainable. An around-the-waist pullover that looks as regal as a ball-gown peplum? Believe us when we say we're going to be trying it out with pieces already in our closet. In the same vein, Comey used (non-black!) leggings to great, elegant lengths, layering them under cutoff trousers, having them peek out from beneath sheer skirts, and adding a sock-like embellishment to basic, black midi-dresses. It's a layering tip you can start doing tomorrow.
Continuing her exploration of the subtly threadbare denim, Comey's jeans feel tattered — but not by the hand of any teenager. These pieces are seemingly worn down by a sophisticate and rubbed to a downy finish, with dime-sized rips popping up around seams and shoulders, not sandblasted into oblivion. Elsewhere, Comey presented lovely coordinating shifts-over-trousers, oversized drop-waist blouses, Grimes-style line drawings, and a sparkling mohair pant that feels as fantastical as it does homespun. All in all, Comey's club is one that feels good to be in. Preaching nostalgia, practicality, unconventionality, and cleverness, we're looking forward to the next group meeting. See you in September!


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Events include Zumba, cooking demo, giveaways and free month�s membership
PINK HILL � The Pink Hill Wellness and Education Center has raised its membership from zero to more than 400 in the last two years.
The center is celebrating its second anniversary today with activities, a cooking demonstration and door prizes.
There will be an outdoor Zumba exercise class by instructor Rose Thomas from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
�It�s a real special thing in our parking lot,� PHWEC Director Jennifer Scott said.
Visitors can earn raffle tickets by working out and bringing a guest this morning. Door prize giveaways and a cooking demonstration, Sprucing Up Your Salad, will be held starting at 11:45 a.m.
�I will be showing different ways to kind of liven up salads,� Scott said.
Visitors are asked to wear black and red to support the center, and can sign up for a free month of membership and get their body mass index and body fat measured.
The property, a portion of the former Pink Hill Elementary School, was donated by local businessman Johnny Sheppard and his wife Danita. Currently, the center utilizes one of the three buildings on the site, but there are plans to use the other two buildings in the future.
�We are in the process of trying to renovate the buildings,� Scott said.
PHWEC offers community members periodic workshops and more than 30 classes a week, including maximum karate, yoga, pilates, boot camp, cardio strength and senior classes. It also features a weight-lifting room, cardio equipment, a nursery and youth services and a person trainer.
�We have wonderful certified fitness instructors,� Scott said.
Various groups, such as TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) and Girls on the Go, meet there.
The center is a fitness hub for residents of Lenoir, Wayne and Duplin counties and is funded by grants, membership fees and sponsors, Scott said.
PHWEC is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays and 2-4 p.m. Sundays.
Margaret Fisher can be reached at 252-559-1082 or email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @MargaretFishr.
If You Go
What: Pink Hill Wellness and Education Center
When: Today, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Where: 301 S. Pine St., Pink Hill
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Innovation in Boxers with Cardiac Disease
Cardiomyopathy is a common affliction of the Boxer breed with as many of one-third of Boxers developing cardiomyopathy during their lifetime. Early in the disease affected dogs develop ventricular arrhythmias, which are often isolated and infrequent. At this stage a routine ECG may identify ventricular arrhythmias and lead to suspicion of disease, but the definitive diagnosis usually is established from a combination of a 24-hour ambulatory ECG (Holter) recording and echocardiography. As the disease progresses and arrhythmia worsens, severe ventricular arrhythmias can result in clinical signs of syncope or sudden death. Some proportion of dogs will develop features of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), with ventricular dilation and reduced contractile function, often progressing to overt congestive heart failure. Recent studies have indicated that dogs that go on to develop the DCM phenotype of the disease are likely to be homozygous for the same genetic mutation (in the striatin gene) associated with the arrhythmic form of the disease. This suggests that DCM in Boxers is likely a continuum of the same disease. Continue reading


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The Hohner 255/48 Chrometta 12 Harmonica has smooth, rounded covers, large, accessible mouthpiece openings and a beautiful tone make this model ideal...Click To Read More About This Product
The Hohner 255/48 Chrometta 12 Harmonica has smooth, rounded covers, large, accessible mouthpiece openings and a beautiful tone make this model ideal for both beginning harmonica players as well as advanced harmonica players.
The Hohner 255/48 Chrometta 12 has a 4 octave chromatic range and is equipped with wind saving valves and a moisture proof comb. 12 holes, 48 reeds.
The Hohner 255/48 Chrometta 12 is a chromatic harmonica designed to play every complete scale in any key. You can play major, minor, pentatonic, or blues scales all on one harmonica. Additionally, all accidental notes are available at any time for any situation.
Each single hole contains four reeds; two natural notes and two chromatic notes. The reeds for the chromatic notes are enabled by pushing a slide button on the side of the harmonica. Most chromatics are solo tuned, which means each group of four single holes covers a complete octave.
This design offers a wealth of new musical options to the player. Most commonly chromatic harmonicas are heard within the classical and jazz scenes, but often these harmonicas are used for blues, folk, rock and pop as well.
Chromatic Harmonicas For Beginners
The 4 harmonicas of the Chrometta series offer an excellent basis for beginning the chromatic harmonica playing. They combine the best cost-to-value ratio with a robust design.
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Once system admin enables invitations, you can collaborate across departments, sync with your team, and keep up on business from any mobile device.
Once your system admin turns on Chatter, go to the "Chatter" tab on the main Salesforce page. Navigate to the "People" tab to start inviting people to Chatter.
Use email addresses or names to find the colleagues you'd like to invite and hit send. Note: You can only enter email addresses for your company's supported domains.
Chatter Free users can view profiles, share files, join groups, and post updates, but can't see your Salesforce data or records.
You can connect with people on your verified company email list. However, public email domains such as hotmail.com, yahoo.com, or gmail.com are not accepted for the free trial.
Upload a photo and put a face to a name. Click the pencil icons to update your contact information and "About Me". Include your department, areas of expertise, and other professional details.
Click the "People" tab to find colleagues. You can follow records like accounts, contacts, opportunities, cases, or custom objects. The "Follow" button makes it easy.
In the "Groups" tab, browse through the groups your colleagues have created and join the ones that match your interests. Start your own group by clicking the "New Group" button.
In the text box at the top of the home or profile page, type a short sentence or two about what you're working on. You can even attach a relevant link, document, or photo.
Uploaded files are accessible through any browser. Privately share and collaborate with certain people or share something publicly to your network. Post large files to get all the feedback in one place.
Groups can be public, private, or unlisted. Post "up the chain" to someone many people follow on Chatter to reach a broader audience.
- Participate — ask and answer questions and share information.
- Keep your posts relevant to work.
- Post rather than send a "low-priority" email.
- Think about your posts (anyone following a person or record can see its Chatter posts).
- Use Chatter to address a wider audience and get feedback.
- Use groups rather than email distribution lists for collaboration.
- Post files instead of emailing attachments.
- Keep it brief.
- Post anything you wouldn't want your HR team or executives to read.
- Write long-winded posts.
- Use Chatter to replace an in-person conversation.
- Post confidential information on profiles or public groups.
- Post personal messages that aren't relevant to your business.
- Post the same thing to multiple people.
Anyone can see what you post on the "Chatter" tab, your profile page, and in a public group. However, posts you make on a private group or records are only visible to those who have access to that record.
To change Chatter email notifications, navigate to Setup > Personal Setup > My Chatter Settings > Chatter Email Settings. Control the frequency of notifications for your private and public groups on that page.
Every so often, review the people and records you're following, and which groups you're part of to make sure everything is still relevant.
Use the "Recommendations" on the right-hand side of the Chatter tab to discover things you didn't know about, such as projects, marketing campaigns, big deals, or interesting discussions.
Use @mentions to loop people into conversations. Maybe you want to notify a co-worker about a deal or a project, or simply give someone some kudos for a job well done.
Using status updates, you can quickly post a file, link, or update that all of your followers will see in their Chatter feeds. Other people in your company can then comment on your post and engage in a conversation right in the feed.
Post files using the file icon near where you write posts. Chatter automatically renames newer versions and saves old ones. Anyone who shares the file can download, edit, and upload a revised version.
Chatter groups reduce email, make collaboration and project management easier, and are a great way to keep up with your team. Here are some groups that have been successful at other companies.
Add all employees to this group to discuss companywide topics and make announcements.
R&D and engineering teams can get feedback from sales and customer service on what clients are saying about their products.
Sales employees can share stories, best practices, and tips for winning, and get feedback on deals.
Add team members to this group to discuss projects you're working on, give feedback, and share presentations, spreadsheets, and documents.
Discuss employee issues, compensation, benefits, bonuses, and morale in a private, confidential group so sensitive emails aren't forwarded on.
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The Napoleon Natural Gas to Propane Conversion Kit conveniently converts your natural gas fireplace into a liquid propane unit.
- Compatible with the Napoleon GDS60-1NSB Knightsbridge
- Converts natural gas to propane
- Professional consultation recommended
Making your job as simple as possible, the conversion kit is designed to install with minimal complication. Keep the beauty and style of your current unit while converting the natural gas fireplace into liquid propane.


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Bilingual thoughts on life, language, learning, and all things Latina.
Monday, October 20, 2008
A funny topping to write about
This morning, one of the boys raised his hand and asked, "Mrs. L? What are the toppings?"
"The toppings?"
"The toppings Miss. What are we supposed to write about today?"
"OH! The toppings! Well let me write them for you right this minute! I'm sorry about that!" I replied, trying to hide my amusement. I approached the board, and wrote the following:
extra cheese
(I couldn't help myself.)
"That's for a pizza!" he giggled, as his classmates caught on and laughed.
I then took advantage of that teachable moment to display two words I hadn't realized might cause some confusion. Toppings and topics sound different to you and me, being native speakers of English. However, for those who are learning this language, these words may be difficult to differentiate.
Once we all got over a case of the giggles, we discussed the different spellings and meanings of these words. For homework, they will write a couple of sentences using each of the words, showing they know the difference between the two.
After 18 years in the classroom, I'm still learning not to take anything for granted, and I'm reminded about how much fun I'm still having
5 comments:
- The Fearless Blog said...
Great story Cassy!
I laughed...
Two words my ESL students have trouble writing and pronouncing are the words this/these. Again as you mentioned when they pronounce the words they both sound the same so they forget the meanings, the singular and plural forms and therefore write them incorrectly.
I have become a "master" at interpreting accents since I am exposed to so many, and although I may indicate the errors when they write, I am careful not to discourage "speaking" by constantly correcting their speech. I instead chose the appropriate moment and respectful distinguish the words and the various sounds.
You, however, found a more creative and fun way to teach a valuable lesson. I am keeping notes. :)
- October 20, 2008 at 11:42 PM
- Mr. Magoo... said...
Y es por detalles como este, que tu trabajo es la tarea mas noble y la que mas debemos de agradecer en el mundo. Que hubiera dado yo por haber tenido maestros como tu cuando era nino, pero bueno, cada uno me dejo algo, asi tu vas dejando huella, creeme, estas cosas se quedan en uno....
Una felicitacion por tan hermosa tarea.
- October 21, 2008 at 12:43 PM
- Betty said...
What a great teaching moment. I'm sure the kids will always remember the words and their meanings. A sense of humor is the best ingredient to add to teaching.
- October 22, 2008 at 2:48 PM
- Robin Easton said...
What a poignant story. I love how you went along with it and they got it. So delightful and refreshing. Wish I'd had a teacher like you!! :)
One who knew all the toppings!!!!
- October 23, 2008 at 5:09 PM
- Catherine @ Sharp Words said...
Oh, that's really funny and sweet. You seem to have students with a good sense of humour which is always a plus for you - and I'm sure it's a great plus for /them/ that you have a good one too!
- October 26, 2008 at 7:55 AM


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Shutdown heads into second week
The government shutdown is lurching into a second week after a fruitless weekend on Capitol Hill.
A rare Saturday session was dominated by now-familiar shutdown messaging from Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate, with each side trying to blame the other for keeping the government shuttered. Even House-passed legislation that would pay federal workers prompted an angry reaction from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
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There were no signs of serious negotiations over the weekend, and the longer the standoff drags on the more likely the fight will bump up against the Oct. 17 deadline to raise the debt ceiling — setting the stage for a giant battle over fiscal policy in the coming weeks.
More than a dozen lawmakers took to the Sunday shows to keep making their rhetorical case about which side is being unreasonable in the congressional stalemate.
( QUIZ: How well do you know shutdown news)
"The House has passed four bills to keep the government open and to provide fairness to the American people under Obamacare," House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) told ABC's "This Week." "Even after the Senate has rejected — they've rejected all four of them … we asked to sit down with the Senate and have a conversation. They said no."
On the same show, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) offered Boehner a "friendly challenge" to put a so-called clean continuing resolution on the House floor that funds the government at current levels without any attempt to gut Obamacare.
"Put it on the floor Monday or Tuesday," Schumer said. "I would bet there are the votes to pass it."
( WATCH: Turn the Table: Government Shutdown)
House Republican leaders did something Sunday they haven't done in a couple weeks — send their members home. The Senate will also took a daylong breather from the partisan rancor of the Capitol. Lawmakers from both chambers are slated to return to Washington on Monday evening to resume the fight.
Boehner and his top lieutenants wrestled with whether they should let members leave town, fearing that if they did, they'd lose control of them and party unity would crumble. The Senate, too, did not want to take a day off during a shutdown while the House was in session, fearing poor optics.
But rank-and-file lawmakers are exhausted from a two-week, high-tension fight and leadership decided to send them home for at least a day.
House lawmakers of both parties agreed on one thing during the unusual weekend work session, passing a bill, 407-0, to give furloughed federal workers back pay once the shutdown is over. That legislation is also endorsed by the White House.
( Also on POLITICO: Conventional shutdown wisdom that wasn't)
After House passage, Reid ripped the House GOP for offering a "paid vacation" for federal workers while also refusing to reopen the government. The Senate may yet take up the House bill.
Senators from Maryland and Virginia — states with high numbers of federal workers — have introduced a similar bill in the Senate.
"Great news House passed our bill to guarantee back pay for fed workers. Ready to pass in Senate," Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said on Twitter.
More than 800,000 federal workers have been furloughed due to the shutdown that began Tuesday. On Saturday, though, the Defense Department announced it's recalling more than 350,000 of its civilian employees under the eleventh-hour legislation signed by President Barack Obama to ensure the military will be paid during the shutdown.
Another nonbinding resolution approved in the House on Saturday, considered under a parliamentary procedure requiring a two-thirds majority to pass, will allow military chaplains to continue to provide religious services during the shutdown. All House lawmakers except Rep. Bill Enyart (D-Ill.) voted in favor of the legislation.
( WATCH: Key moments leading to shutdown deadline)
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) tried to track down Enyart or his aides to see why he voted against the resolution, according to leadership aides, but the vote ended, and he was still registered as a "no" vote. Enyart explained in a statement that he would not vote "for any more feel-good bills until we can vote on a clean continuing resolution that reopens the government."
Later Saturday morning, House leadership of both parties held dueling press conferences on the government shutdown, ramping up the blame game but leaving Congress no closer to a resolution.
"I think that there is a majority of senators who support these bills to ease the pain on the American people while we continue to wait for the president to join us in these discussions to work out these differences," House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) told reporters.
Meanwhile, House Democratic leaders released a letter signed by 195 House Democratic representatives and five nonvoting delegates urging Republican leaders to allow a vote on a so-called clean funding resolution to fund the government. Only Democratic Reps. John Barrow of Georgia, Jim Cooper of Tennessee, Ron Kind of Wisconsin, Jim Matheson of Utah and Mike McIntyre of North Carolina did not sign the letter.


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Really a vehicle manufacturer?
I'm not sure if this article is correct. In GTA IV there is a factory in the Acter Industrial Park that has a large sign out the front that says "DUDE Chemicals". It is the factory where the sniper part of the mission Pegorino's Pride takes place. My theory is that DUDE is a construction company that has labelled the machines, and then has branched out into other businesses or something. Any ideas? Hbriz 08:41, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
- Yeah, that's more than likely correct since I haven't seen any vehicles in GTA:IV labeled as "DUDE" equipment, which would make sense. Perhaps they're just an umbrella company? That Thing There 12:16, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
RE: DUDE is in GTAV or not..
I put it in because the cement mixer is in GTAV but I wasn't sure if the business 'DUDE' was carried over from it or not, Instulent (talk) 14:59, May 8, 2013 (UTC)Instu
- Just because a cement mixer is there, that in no way means DUDE will be in the game too. They're could've made up another construction company, or just left the construction vehicles unbranded. Better to just wait for proof.--Leigh Burne (talk) 15:03, May 8, 2013 (UTC)
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Mosquitoes were sorted at a laboratory in Dallas County, Texas, as an outbreak of West Nile virus mounted last month.
A spike in West Nile virus infections in the U.S. this summer has strained the nation's laboratory testing capabilities, creating brief shortages of diagnostic test kits and forcing lab staffers in some states to work extra shifts or rely on temporary hires for help.
The outbreak has surged to at least 2,636 cases and has caused 118 deaths, officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. Of those, 1,405 cases have been serious neuroinvasive disease infections. That ranks it as the most serious outbreak to date since the mosquito-borne virus was detected in the U.S. in 1999., said Dr. Lyle Petersen, director of the CDC's division of vector-borne infectious diseases.
The epidemic also has highlighted gaps in the system used to track and treat illness outbreaks and epidemics, experts say.
"West Nile just brought it back to us," said Irina Lutinger, senior administrative director for NYU's Langone Medical Center and a spokeswoman for the American Society for Clinical Pathology. "We only have limited resources to accommodate such an increase."
In Oklahoma, two primary in-state reference labs had to halt West Nile tests briefly in late August because they ran out of kits, even as the nation's leading commercial labs had to suspend or delay tests -- or prioritize samples of those suspected of having the most serious illnesses.
"We had a complete pause in testing," said Kristy Bradley, the Oklahoma state health epidemiologist. "What I was surprised about is that it reached such a critical level before we were aware of it."
In Texas, where latest figures show West Nile has sickened at least 1,127 people and caused 50 deaths, state public health laboratory staffers have been working extended shifts, including weekends and holidays. Four temporary lab workers were recently hired to help meet demand, said Grace Kubin, director of the Texas Department of State Health Services laboratory.
Neither health officials nor the makers of the tests would release figures about the number of West Nile tests performed this year compared with previous years.
However, everyone agrees that it is way up.
"I can say it's probably doubled, easily, for the human testing," said Kubin. Tests of environmental samples from mosquito pools, for instance, have tripled over normal levels, she said.
West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that has been detected this year in 48 states. Most infected people, about 80 percent, never know they have it. About 20 percent, however, develop West Nile fever, which causes flu-like symptoms, including headache, fever, body aches, swollen lymph glands and, sometimes, a rash. Less than 1 percent of infected people develop severe West Nile disease, the neuroinvasive form of the infection, which can lead to meningitis or encephalitis.
The outbreak is still short of the worst-ever West Nile season in the U.S.; in 2003, there were 9,862 total cases, 2,866 neuroinvasive cases and 264 deaths. But those figures included artificially high numbers inflated by one state's posting of cases of West Nile fever, Petersen said. This year's high number of neuroinvasive cases for the second week of September make it the worst outbreak to date, Petersen said.
However, he said that West Nile cases typically peak in mid-to-late August and that officials believe the outbreak is beginning to wane, especially as cooler weather approaches.
"Based on historical data, we've turned the corner on the epidemic," Petersen said. "We're hopeful that the worst of the outbreak is behind us."
The shortage of testing kits manufactured by the nation's leading provider, Focus Diagnostics, was caused largely because unanticipated demand outstripped supply, said Wendy Bost, spokeswoman for Quest Diagnostics, the commercial lab that runs Focus. The backlog is adding as much as three to five days to the turnaround times on West Nile virus tests, Bost told NBC News.
"The magnitude of the current outbreak of West Nile virus in the United States was not widely anticipated by public health authorities," Bost said.
But Food and Drug Administration officials said they became concerned about a potential shortage of test kits in late August, when they contacted Focus and found the company had backorders of the West Nile virus IgM antibody test kit. That test determines whether a patient is acutely infected with the West Nile virus.
At the urging of the FDA, the CDC and other health officials, Focus ramped up production of the test kits, which can take weeks to produce and have a shelf life of about 24 months.
That helped avert a larger problem, said Kelly Wroblewski, director of infectious disease programs for the Association of Public Health Laboratories.
"At this point, there isn't really a shortage," she said. "In most cases, if stoppage had to happen at all, it only had to happen for a maximum of two days. I think it's a supply and demand situation like anything else."
In some states hit hard with West Nile, such as South Dakota and Mississippi, officials said they've managed to keep up with testing demand.
"We are not falling behind," said Lon Kightlinger, the South Dakota state epidemiologist.
In Texas, lab director Kubin said she actually heard early that there might be a shortage of test kits and asked her supervisor to stock up.
Because there's no treatment for West Nile virus in humans, no one was denied care because of the lab test delays. With a different virus, however, any lag in testing could have slowed vital treatment, experts said.
However, the shortage of lab techs to handle West Nile demand highlights a larger issue, said Lutinger, of the ASCP.
In the U.S., about 11,000 new lab workers are needed every year, but only 6,000 are graduating, Lutinger said. As older workers, called laboratorians, retire and fewer newcomers fill the slots, the vacancy rates in the field are growing.
"By 2018, if more students and second careerists are not recruited to become laboratory professionals, the shortage could be as high as 18 percent in areas such as blood banking," she said.
About 70 percent of doctors' decisions are based on the outcome of lab analysis, Lutinger noted.
"At a time of critical importance of providing diagnosis and test results to arm these physicians with these results, we frequently face the challenges of being unable to have trained technologists," she said.
Too few lab workers may mean delays in diagnosis and treatment of disease – and slower response to large-scale public health crises, such as the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic.
"It certainly has the potential to hinder our ability to respond in emergencies," said Wroblewski.
Part of the problem may be that it's a low-profile profession, so not many students consider becoming laboratory technologists, she said. The starting pay for public labs can be moderate, about $40,000 to $50,000 a year, and commercial labs may steal workers away by paying up to 50 percent more.
That presents a challenge for public health labs, as the current West Nile outbreak demonstrates.
"If the projections of the ASCP are correct and this continues to be a problem for the next several years, the situation of public health labs being in a good position could change," Wroblewski said.
Related stories:
- Is spraying for West Nile safe?
- West Nile cases jump 25 percent in a week
- Calif. lab worker who died from meningitis identified
With 66 deaths, this could be the worst year in the U.S. for the West Nile Virus, which was introduced to the country in 1999. NBC's Nancy Snyderman reports.


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Catastroika: Privatisation Goes Public
by grtv
Subtitled in English, French, German, Portuguese, Croatian, Italian Bulgarian and Spanish. Click on "CC" icon to select subtitles options.
The creators of Debtocracy, a documentary viewed by millions of people around the world, present their new production, entitled CATASTROIKA, on the website: www.catastroika.com.
The documentary uncovers the forthcoming results of the current sell-off of the Greek public assets, demanded in order to face the country's enormous sovereign debt. Turning to the examples of London, Paris, Berlin, Moscow and Rome, CATASTROIKA predicts what will happen, if the model imposed in these areas is imported in a country under international financial tutelage.
Slavoj Zizek, Naomi Klein, Luis Sepulveda, Ken Loach and Greg Palast talk about the austerity measures, the Greek government as well as the attack against Democracy on Europe, after the general spreading of the financial crisis. Academics and specialists like Dani Rodrik, Alex Callinicos, Ben Fine, Costas Douzinas, Dean Baker and Aditya Chakrabortty present unknown aspects of the privatization programs in Greece and abroad.
Just like Debtocracy, CATASTROIKA is co-produced by the public, which contributed both financially and with ideas to its creation. The documentary will be available free of charge, under creative commons license. High-resolution files will be available for TV and cinema broadcasts in various languages.
The journalists Aris Chatzistefanou and Katerina Kitidi are responsible for writing and directing the documentary, while Leonidas Vatikiotis undertook its scientific editing. Active Member and Ermis Georgiadis created the soundtrack of CATASTROIKA, while the editing was made by Aris Triantafyllou. Infowar Productions and Thanos Tsantas are responsible for producing the film.
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Updated 5 p.m.
• Facebook Sets $28-$35 IPO Range – That puts Facebook's valuation between $77 billion and $96 billion. And Mark Zuckerberg Will Personally Sell ~$1 Billion Worth Of Facebook Shares At IPO
• LinkedIn Is Buying SlideShare For $119 Million – LinkedIn nabs a very popular presentation-sharing site.
• Kindle Fire Shipments Fizzle – Kindle Fire sales drop precipitously, according to IDC. Of course, Amazon never says exactly how many Kindles it sells.
• FCC to dole out up to $300 million to help carriers expand service in rural areas
Updated 1:23 p.m.
• Samsung Galaxy S III announced: 4.8-inch 720p display, eye tracking, available later this month – Samsung takes the wraps off the next Galaxy smartphone at an event in London. And Samsung Galaxy S III preview: hands-on with the next Android superphone (video)
• AT&T Chief Says Blocked Deal Will Cost Consumers – The FCC's blocking of its merger with T-Mobile will result in higher prices, AT&T's CEO says. Of course, this is what they said in arguing for the merger before the FCC ruling, so it's not new.
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• Apple Is Beating Android In The U.S., Despite Reports To The Contrary – Looking at activations reported by three top U.S. carriers, Apple grabbed more 50 percent of the smartphone market in the first quarter of 2012. But the NPD group says its survey of users showed Android is ahead. Which is correct?
• Liquidmetal Inventor: Apple Will Use It In A 'Breakthrough Product' – Note the inventor has no inside knowledge in this interview. He's just presuming that's what Apple will do.
• Target, Unhappy With Being an Amazon Showroom, Will Stop Selling Kindles – Too often people shop in Target, then buy from Amazon – often while standing in the store, on their phones. This happens to a lot of retailers, and they're not happy.
• Novel Android Malware Spotted on Compromised Web Sites – It uses a drive-by download to install what appears to be a system update, but is really a Trojan designed to crack private networks.
• Skype Knew of Security Flaw Since November 2010, Researchers say – The flaw lets someone running a script determine the general location of its users.
• Thorsten Talks: RIM CEO Sounds Off On Licensing, Updating Devices, And The U.S. Market – Do you have a new BlackBerry using RIM's current OS? Sorry, it won't update to BlackBerry OS 10. And LTE-enabled PlayBook coming soon, says RIM CEO Thorstein Heins
• Google Docs adds 450 fonts and 60 templates, sadly includes Comic Sans
• Microsoft to drop Windows Live branding with Windows 8 – It's not clear whether versions of these programs will be updated on older flavors of Windows.
• Microsoft Hires 14 Yahoo Researchers to Kickstart New NYC Research Lab – They'll work in Microsoft Research's 13th office.
• Zillow to buy RentJuice for $40M in cash, posts record revenue and profits – The service is aimed at property manager.
• The Midas List — 2012′s Top Tech Investors – Forbes rounds up the top 100. And Forbes' Midas List of top tech investors draws a lot of attention, criticism
• Judge again orders Apple, Samsung to streamline claims in iPad patent case – The parties have until Monday to reduce the claims.


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Why Geithner drives liberals nuts
Tim Geithner drives liberals nuts. Invoke his name before certain groups, and eyes will quickly begin to roll. Dismissive comments soon follow: He's the guy who bailed out Wall Street "arsonists" with no strings attached but wouldn't do much to help struggling homeowners or punish the greedy bankers who crashed the economy.
"It felt like you took the arsonists off the plane and then you got them a massage and a steak dinner," "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart said to Geithner this week. And that neatly sums up the quasi-official "Case Against Tim Geithner" often invoked by the left — the persistent feeling among progressives and ardent financial reformers that the former Treasury secretary and New York Federal Reserve chair sides more with big bankers than average Americans, a frustration that has resurfaced during Geithner's media tour to promote his new book, "Stress Test: Reflections on Financial Crises."
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Many progressives argue that Geithner focused with absolute moral certainty on the need to bail out profligate banks to save the economy but balked at every chance to do anything punitive to bankers. He wouldn't rip Wall Street bonuses publicly even when the White House asked him to, a nugget Geithner himself reveals in his book. He wouldn't block huge payouts to executives at bailed out insurer AIG. He wouldn't force out executives or board members or use the same kind of creative and overwhelming force to rescue homeowners that he did to rescue financial giants. And he didn't do enough to prevent the crisis while at the New York Fed.
( PHOTOS: Timothy Geithner's career)
This is no mere relitigation of history: The same tensions between progressive and more business-friendly Democrats that Geithner's tenure helped expose are already simmering ahead of the 2016 presidential race. And dissatisfaction with the bailout and its aftermath is often cited for possible low Democratic turnout in the 2014 midterms.
The outcome of these debates over how to handle Wall Street will help shape the balance of power within the Democratic Party for years to come.
"The fallout from that period will play a role in 2014, but the real impact will come in 2016 when the Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton or whoever else, will have to make some serious judgments on the Obama years," said Mike Konczal of the left-leaning Roosevelt Institute. "People will have to make a call about whether Obama and his administration, including Geithner, did enough to reform Wall Street and boost the economy or should have done much more in very different ways."
( Also on POLITICO: Obama's early VA response: Executive inaction)
Geithner readily concedes that the optics of his actions weren't good — but he says the alternatives were even worse.
"It was messy. It wasn't perfect. And it seemed deeply unfair, because paradoxically, in a panic, to rescue people from the risk of mass unemployment, you're going to be doing things that look like you're helping the arsonists," Geithner told POLITICO. "It is just inescapable. And it feels terrible. And we hated doing it. But the alternative would have been much more unfair to the innocent victims of the crises."
Those who served alongside Geithner are also riding to his defense, saying critics outside the government do not realize just how close to a new Great Depression we came. And they say people completely misunderstand Geithner's persistent reluctance to mete out what he calls "Old Testament" justice to profligate bankers.
"Tim came in knowing there was likely zero intersection between what was necessary to stem the crisis and what was politically popular and that he simply could not let that worry him or impact his judgment," Gene Sperling, who served as counselor to Geithner in the first years of the Obama administration, said in an interview.
Sperling in 2009 implored Geithner to force out Ken Lewis, chief executive of Bank of America, one of the messier financial institutions to receive bailout money. Geithner refused, a decision often invoked by unhappy progressives.


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The Super Bowl champion Ravens are attempting to lower the salary of veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin, and it could lead to his release by Tuesday if talks are unsuccessful, according to league sources with knowledge of the situation.
At one point Friday the Ravens were on the verge of releasing Boldin and he had prepared a statement thanking the fans for their support for his time in Baltimore. Now, though, the team remains hopeful of working something out with the three-time Pro Bowl selection.
Boldin, 32, is due a $6 million salary and carries a $7.531 million salary-cap figure.
One source stated early Saturday morning, "Unless something dramatic happens, it's an absolute done deal that Anquan will be released."
The Ravens are $12.263 million under the salary cap after terminating the contract of offensive guard Bobbie Williams.
They are attempting to secure as much as salary-cap space as possible to try to retain free agent inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe, who's expected to command a hefty contract.
Boldin excelled last season, catching 65 passes for 921 yards and four touchdowns during the regular season.
He caught 22 passes for 380 yards and four touchdowns during the playoffs as the Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl, averaging 17.3 yards per reception.
Quarterback Joe Flacco, who was just made the highest-paid player in the game through a $120.6 million contract, said Monday that he wants the Ravens to be able to hold onto Boldin.
"I'll tell you what: Anquan was a beast in those four games," Flacco said Monday in a reference to Boldin's postseason performance. "It was awesome to have him out there. You guys saw some of the catches that he made, none more important than the third down against San Francisco.
"He's been a big part of this offense. He's a big part of why I'm standing here talking to you guys. [The contract] definitely increases my confidence that we'll have him back, and I hope we do."


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I bought a Roadgear digital tire gauge at the MOA rally in Johnson City, TN.
It worked good for about a year, then the battery or something else died. It had a five year warranty.
Due to some family medical issues, I did not attempt to get it replace until a short time ago. By then I had long lost the receipt.
A reply to an email to Roadgear said sent them the non-working gauge and $5 (just like it says on the package), a receipt is not needed...they would take my word for when it was purchased.
Bottom line, I got a new replacement within a few days of them receiving my package.
Nice to see company honor it's warranty


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Swimming Pool Blog
by Rob Cox January 31, 2014
Chlorine Levels and Cyanuric Acid
Your Test Kit has been Lying to you. Cyanuric acid, aka pool conditioner or stabilizer, slows down the kill rate, or activity of chlorine in your pool. Experts such as Robert Lowry state that to counter the effect of loss efficacy, target free chlorine (FC) levels in the pool should be as much as 10% of the cyanuric acid level (CYA) in the water. This means that if you have a 50 ppm CYA level in the pool, your target FC level would be 5.0 ppm.
I was always taught that 1.0 ppm of chlorine was sufficient to kill bacteria and such. It turns out that it is in most cases. Most types of bacteria or water borne pathogens can be effectively controlled at levels over 1.0 ppm. Especially in residential pools that are clean and used very little. There are some persistent strains of bacteria such as Cryptosporidium or Giardia which can grow faster than a 1-3 ppm chlorine level can control.
A study performed by the Pinellas County, Fla Health Department found that when pools with 1-5 ppm of chlorine were treated with 100 ppm of cyanuric acid, nearly 80% of the pools would be deemed unfit for swimming by the sanitarian.
Experts on poolforum and TroubleFreePool such as Richard Falk (chemgeek) and Ben Powell have led lengthy discussions on the topic of the depressive effect of cyanuric acid to the efficacy of free chlorine levels. Two charts have been produced to help pool owners find the best chlorine level, based on their level of cyanuric acid, the one shown here is the CYA-Chlorine-Slam-Shock chart.
In most cases, and with the exception of Crypto or Giardia contaminations, these higher chlorine levels will compensate for the effects of cyanuric acid on chlorine activity. For heavily used commercial pools, it has been suggested that double this amount be used. This would roughly equate to a maintaining chlorine levels at 20% of the cyanuric acid level.
Notice also in the chart that it's not only the daily chlorine residual that needs to be boosted to compensate for the CYA, but also when shocking the pool. CYA bonds almost instantly to chlorine in the water, and makes it difficult to reach breakpoint chlorination.
When shocking the pool for sanitation and chloramine removal, these charts suggest shocking to higher FC levels based on your level of CYA in the pool. If using cal hypo pool shock, 1.3 lbs will raise 10,000 gallons to about 10 ppm free chlorine.
If you want your pool to be truly sanitary, you have to understand that your test kit is not really measuring Free Available Chlorine, and what is actually in the pool can be Free, but not Available - or is it the other way around?
Anyway - if you really want a sanitary pool, this new data suggests that stabilized pools begin using a lot more chlorine than in the past.
- Rob


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Tyler James Deutsch, 25, was charged with assault of a child in the first degree, criminal mistreatment in the first degree and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.
A Washington state man accused of putting his infant daughter inside a freezer long enough for her body temperature to drop to 84 degrees was charged Tuesday with first-degree child assault, first-degree criminal mistreatment and interfering with the reporting of a domestic violence incident.
His bail was set at $1 million, NBC station KING5 of Seattle reported.
Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist said the 6-week-old baby also suffered a broken arm and leg and a head injury.
Tyler James Deutsch, 25, and the baby's mother live together in a trailer in the city of Roy. The mother left the child alone with Deutsch from about 1:30 until 3:30 p.m. Saturday, KING5 reported.
The prosecutor's office said Deutsch told detectives he was tired and the baby was crying, so he put her in the freezer and closed the door, according to KING5.
The man then fell asleep and only woke up when the mother returned home.
According to the prosecutor's office, Deutsch did not remove the baby from the freezer until the mother returned to the trailer. The baby was only wearing a diaper, KING5 reported.
The mother tried to call 911, but Deutsch wouldn't allow it because he didn't want to get in trouble the prosecutor's office said. She then left the trailer and alerted the neighbors, who called for help.
Doctors believe the baby will survive.
The charges filed against Deutsch are preliminary, The News Tribune reported. He could face a life sentence if convicted.


text: This week Greg welcomes actor/comedian Joe Rogan to the podcast. Joe talks about having a marginalized opinion because he is a conspiracy theorist, and Greg talks about his recent plane masturbation. They take twitter questions, talk deprivation chambers, and learn the results of a spinning heal kick to the jaw from Joe.


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Chelsea Clinton's interview with Vogue suggesting she's changed her mind and may be open to running for public office is hardly a surprise. All the presidents' children have always been a magnet for public fascination and attention, and plenty of them end up in – or on the periphery of – politics. (Think of those children of presidential politics who have not faded into obscurity: Caroline Kennedy and her brief flirtation with running for the US Senate and her endorsement of President Obama; Mary and Liz Cheney who have been active in Republican politics; not to mention "W" son of the first President Bush).
White House families are the closest thing to American royalty. Presidential family-watching can be great relief from partisan politics if you're not a hard-core political junkie. The Obama girls – the oldest of which, Malia, is already sparking speculation she'll be stumping for dad – are as interesting to watch as Prince William and bride Kate.
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Likewise, in 1993 when Chelsea became the first child to reside at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue since 1981 when another frizzy red-headed kid in braces, Amy Carter, left the White House, she was as fun to read about as Princess Diana was at the time.
A story I wrote at the time about the obsession with Chelsea quoted Bill Trice, a Little Rock attorney and a Clinton family friend whose son was close to Chelsea since preschool: "Chelsea is not newsworthy. Even positive press is, in a way, an intrusion into living a normal life."
But the fact is, White House kids – and the kids of those who aspire to the White House – are newsworthy. Any parent knows that their families are a reflection of them in some way – their tastes, values, and character are symbolic, fair or not. Fortunately the eyes of just our small civic circles are on us and our families - but a president simply can't avoid public interest in his or her family. As a parent, I like watching the first families – the Obama girls seem poised and worthy of holding up to my own daughter as examples of tasteful dressing (no bare bellies and bra straps there), Michelle Obama's anti-childhood-obesity campaign is a genial model for our household (we keep the McNuggets to a minimum); I liked Laura Bush's seeming calm through her kids' teen years (there's something soothing about literacy advocacy).
As Barbara Kellerman, a leadership consultant who wrote the book "All the President's Kin" told me when I wrote that 1992 story: "We don't have a royal family, but this man and those closest to him are the focus of all the intellectual, spiritual, and political energies [for the nation]... The lines between political, rock, and Hollywood star roles are blurred, and the first family takes on the vestments of political stardom."
A president can, on the other hand, bring all his powers to bear on drawing a ring around the child. Often the press lays off – the press was generally soft on the Bush girls until they came of age and did what kids coming of age generally do.
Chelsea, it turns out, is quite newsworthy. Now an NBC news correspondent, granting a lengthy interview, and glamorous photo shoot, with Vogue is clearly a calculated publicity move – to what end, she has a long career ahead to show us.
For those who love to read about White House families, here are some links to some enlightening coverage of presidential families past:
* Chelsea Clinton: First Kid in America's fishbowl
• Obama dog arrives at the White House
* Whatever happened to Amy Carter?
* Walking the campaign trail in parents' shoes
* Liz Cheney: More political dynasties?
* Political dynasties from the Bidens to the Kennedys
* Political kids: Legit news or tabloid topic