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US Threatens England over EU Referendum!
its funny...because the Prime Minister is going to Europe at the end of the month, and people really believe he is going to lay down an alternate vision for the continent.
It is speculated that he will tell all in the Union that he intends on giving a Referendum to the British Public with an In/Out vote to remaining part of the European Union.
This is one of the very hot topics in the country at present...hot enough that many people who wouldnt usually vote have said that on the case of leaving Europe they definately would.
Its Strange that the Prime Minister has not even made the speech yet, and TWO prominent Countries have already asserted their opinions on it. Both Countries are evidently frightened that giving the public a democratic vote on Europe will lead to the truth...that most British people do no want to be part of a Federal State system in Europe. Both Countries have actually told David Cameron NOT to let the public decide.
I suppose thats expected from Germany, who sent a delegation telling the Prime Minister that it would be a shame if England was isolated. Of Course, Germany stands to miss our increadible money which flows into their coffers being part of the Union. We are a HUGE contributor...the loss of funds would be sore missed.
However, how shocking it is that our "special friends" would not only want to see us stuck in a left wing socialistic federation that THEY would not tollerate, but actually think our Government should completely ignore its people, and not even give us the opportunity to voice our Opinion...because, evidently those "GOD-Given Rights" enjoyed by Americans, are not to be applied to others...not even friends...infact...Washington made clear that we would looose our "special friends" status if we decided to pull out of Europe.
Here is the truth...in 2003 the American Administration alienated Europeans so much (those members of course duplicated in the United Nations) that relations between Europe and America only seem to go through England...Just one of the ways we act like one of your bondaged States, doing your buisness...anyone would think we were the US ambassidor to Europe?
The Americans want "A strong british voice in brussels" because its THEIR Voice. If England pulls out, America would have to deal with these Europeans directly...and its difficult dealing with people who wont jump at your trumped up Federations beck and call isnt it.
Just another reason to despise Barack Obama I suppose...The thing is...I dont think that David Cameron will faulter here...because even his coillition partners think he shouldnt ask the public, and he's completely blanking them...if he's blanking the deputy prime minister over europe...I think the President of the United States of America, and The German Chancellor of Europe shouldnt be too hard to ignore either.
But this will be a tough challenge for him. England, under his leadership, have finally dared to stand up to this growing union of Europe...but the true test, when push comes to shove...will our prime minister do what is right for England, even if it means saying NO to the Americans...If he wants to show that the days of being the US Foreign Office for the past decade is over...thats what he must do.
I hope I havent offended anyone here...but lets be absolutely straight...the President of the United States has NO Jurisdiction in this Realm of England. He does NOT have the right to make demands of our Government, particularly those that fly AGAINST everything his own ethos stands for....You dont find the British Prime Minister speaking about what America must or must not do, or else we wont be your special friends anymore...He should try looking after his own fiscal cliff, rather then being focused on what might happen to ours if we leave Europe.
We have an update.
The British Prime Minister cancelled his European Speech due to the African Oil Hostage crisis...But he has reschedualed it for next week.
upon hearing that, the Prime Minister received a DIRECT CALL from The President of the United States of America, who told him that if he went ahead with the speech and dared to give his people a say in a European Union Referendum, that our "special relationship" would pretty much be over.
Would that be the special relationship that means when America tells us to jump, we ask how high? perhaps it is not in our best interest to have a "special Relationship" with someone who is always tettering on the edge of a fiscal cliff.
I get it that its in Americas best interest for a strong British Voice in Europe...why? because it is the ONLY way America has any control over Europe since she is made of nations who went cold on the US about Ten Years ago....What is unbelievable, is that in the sake of HIS Nations best interest...please note WE are NOT an American State...he would tell another world leader to act like a despot and not listen to the voice of their people....and then assume that those people considered him friendly towards them...? I get that that is how States within the Federation act...but...we are not in His Federation.
The President of the United States of America hath NO Jurisdiction in this realm of England...The Truth is, only in America is it believed that we DO have a "special relationship" The people of England have no wish to join the American Federation...We value our own State Soverignty...that is why we dont want to be part of a European Federation either...We would like to be FREE...I dont understand why that is such a difficult concept for America to understand...the Federal Government, may have effectively torn up the Constitution...but in England, the founding documents of Our "Constitution" are still adhered to...and we wish a resurgence of those values in the wake of a monster rising in Europe much akin to your Federal Government post your Civil War...We dont want that...and whats more...I have every faith that just as the Prime Minister is ignoring Germany, the Opposition, and his coillition partners...He WILL defy America...just as he did with the Extradition Treaty.
The sooner the White House, Congress, and the American people catch on, the better. Now the United States can go represent itself in Europe rather then spunging off our good name. Now the United States can deal with Soverign nations who have no quarms in telling them to piss off when they have overstept the mark....and if President Obama is really wanting to soil relations with one of the few countries which up to now HAS done his bidding, HAS been friendly to him, HAS supported him...perhaps he would like to remove his Listening Posts from Englands Soil...and see if France would like them instead....or any European Country...And I think if he dared to forge some kind of alliance with Germany...you might just see us stand "shoulder to Shoulder" with China and Russia
This...if you bother to hold to the principles of the Declairation of Independance is what Soverign States are permitted to do...make, and change trade negotiations with whomever they want...I assume just as that applied to the Collonies trading with France at a time of war within the Empire...so it applies to us trading with the European Union in a time where America cant deal with Europe Directly due to their own past bad behaviour.
If my Leader was acting as badly as yours, I would be ashamed of him and profusely appologising on his behalf...and thats not even coming from someone who adheres to the US Constitution, or freedom through democracy as defined by Americans...
Barack Obama piles pressure on David Cameron over EU exit
Downing Street plays down US Presidents personal intervention ahead of Europe speech
David Camerons trouble-prone strategy on Europe suffered another setback when US President Barack Obama made a personal appeal to him not to allow Britain to drift out of the European Union.
Mr Obamas intervention came only hours before the Prime Minister was due to make his landmark speech on the UKs relationship with Europe.
Mr Cameron had planned to warn that the British public could drift towards the exit of the EU unless it reformed.
But Mr Cameron called off his speech in Amsterdam so that he could remain in London to deal with the unfolding hostage crisis at a BP gas complex in Algeria.
Downing Street did not reveal Mr Obamas plea but the White House disclosed: The President underscored our close alliance with the United Kingdom and said that the United States values a strong UK in a strong European Union, which makes critical contributions to peace, prosperity, and security in Europe and around the world. No 10 had said earlier that the two leaders discussed the Algeria situation.
Today Downing Street confirmed that Mr Cameron and Mr Obama spoke about the postponed Europe speech and agreed that a debate was needed because of concerns in Britain, but the hope is that Britain will stay in.
Mr Camerons official spokesman played down any differences with the American President, saying the telephone call was very friendly, very constructive.
Mr Camerons spokesman added: The US were stating their position. That is one we entirely agree with.
The Prime Ministers aides insisted there was no conflict because Mr Cameron in the long-delayed speech that he may now deliver next week will make clear that he does not want Britain to leave the EU.
He will say: I want the European Union to be a success and I want a relationship between Britain and the EU that keeps us in it.
Martin Callanan, chairman of the European Conservatives and Reformists group in the European Parliament, said it was very important for the Tories to offer a solid commitment to a referendum, which would help to see off the threat from the UK Independence Party (Ukip), which supports Britains withdrawal from the EU.
He told the BBCs Daily Politics programme: Clearly they [Ukip] are going to take votes away from us, anybody who doesnt vote Conservative is a threat for us and I think Ukip is a genuine problem.
It gives us a chance to say to the many disenchanted Conservative voters, here is the referendum that you want, and its only a Conservative government thats going to deliver it. Ukip arent going to be in power after the next election.
Latest opinion polls show that Mr Cameron is on safe ground in arguing that the status quo in Europe is not acceptable. The public agrees.
But the polls also suggest that Nick Cleggs belief that Mr Cameron is playing with fire by offering a referendum might also be right. According to YouGov, only 50 per cent of the public would vote to stay in the EU if Mr Cameron renegotiated the UKs relationship with it, told them Britains interests were protected and recommended continued membership on new terms. Some 25 per cent said they would still vote to quit the EU, while the others were either unsure (20 per cent) or would not vote (5 per cent).
Joe Twyman, YouGovs director of political and social research, said: When given a straight in/out choice, currently public opinion is strongly towards withdrawal, and when given the option of staying in the EU on renegotiated terms there is still only 50 per cent support.
Therefore, David Cameron will have to hope he is able to persuade enough voters that whatever negotiation he does achieve is accepted by the British people, because if he doesnt then we could well be headed for the Brexit he hopes to avoid.
What kind of demands are y'all making to the EU?
I mean what is it about the EU that your people are unhappy with?
When England signed up to this, we had Maggie in power. A conservative who was worried that the governing body of this European Trade group were going to be handling a hell of a lot of money, and that in her words it could become "The back door to a Federal Europe" which is something no Republican or Conservative would want because it means giving up powers over Soverign issues.
Unfortunately it was one of the very last things Maggie did before she was ousted by her own party. The next Conservative leader was weak, and when his term passed we moved into a period of time controlled by the Labour Party. Headed by the infamous Tony Blair.
The Europeans had moved on from just helping each other with a common market, and they now had a Government of Representatives from all the member States of Europe...they are called MEPs, Member of the European Parliament. It was felt to make trade most easy, all the countries in the Union would have to share the same financial currency...for across Europe there was Francs, Pounds, Punts, Marks, Drachma...and a whole lot more. The idea was to form a single currency called "The Euro"
Seventeen States agreed to this in the Union, the rest did not. It was then decided to have a kinda two tier Europe. Those who used the Euro, became "The Euro-Zone" those who did not remained simply as a member of the European Union
The Founding countries by now were paying more into the pot then some of the later countries, as the European Union developed into the Eastern Russian Block and the Middle East. As they went the Parliament got stronger and stronger. It began to appoint itself and create new cross country insitutions which were not ellected, nor accountable to the public. As such, it wanted more money, and more similarities amoung Nations to make coorperation and its work more easy.
Then the European Union decided, as a completely isolated body, it wanted a President. So it appointed one for itself. This was the tipping point for me, between when it moved from being about easy Trade between Nations, to an Institution which wanted political unity and power to govern...and of course, it was unellected.
They began to pass laws which all the member states had to enact. One of the very worse was that all citizens within the European Union effectively had free movement. Obviously there was a big desparagy between living in What was Russia...and living in England...and so mass migration began on a level that England simply couldnt cope with. Any underprivilaged European wanted to become a Brit...or a German...or any nationality where the standard of living was better...and under the European Laws they could do so...and we had great trouble trying to stop them. These Countries suffered an unknown side effect of a single currancy...See whilst they all shared the currency, they did not share the same economy...and so one would put up intrest rates to benefit itself...and that had a dire effect on another, weaker country close by.
England and The Republic of Eire wanted to call them to account by placing a veto on their treaties. According to their own laws, they cant be passed without all member states agreeing to them. So when the Republic of Eire vetoed the Lisbon Treaty, we all expected Europe to be put in its place....but The European Parliament simply ignored the Veto, and made the changes law anyway.
Then the wall street wobble occured, the financial instability in the United States rippled out across Europe causeing a wave of Nationalization (when the Governments take control of the banks because the banks dont have the capitol to back themselves up) this means one of two things...either the Government directly controls the banks...OR the Banks become indepted to the Governments. All this "Common Market Trade" since the begining of the European Union suddenly caught up with all the weaker countries in the membership...one by one they could not afford the debt...and so the European Union decided to replace their Governments. The Union of course being controlled by the Country with the most Money....Germany....Whose money originally came from the Americans in the rebuilding process after the war.
Germany now had the right to demand member Government do what it says, or else face bankruptsy...and as members of the European Union, if the Member Country decided to follow German Orders, it got given money...Money from the pot that member countries pay into...So effectively MY MONEY. I pay Tax to the Government...The Government pays the Union...Germany decides where the Union Money goes...and its used to black mail other countries, through a Foreign, Unellected Parliament, who dont even follow their own laws.
Then Finally, the Reign of Tony Blair fell apart and a Conservative was back in power, atleast as part of a Coilition Government
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uZYINkajlY (Part of Tony Blairs last speech to the House of Commons at Prime Minister (notice David Cameron, a future prime minister, is leader of the opposition at the time lol...he looks much older now...no?)
...horrified at the replacement Governments in Greece and Italy...Worried of future replacement Governments in The Republic of Eire, and Spain...AND noticing that it was not one of the Strongest....They instigated Great Austerity, the likes that we havent seen since the Winters of Discontent. They were angry that they still had to give money to Europe...and that the stipulation of a Rebate which Maggie got moments before her political career was felled, was criticized by Germany who wanted, naturally to change that.
The Finaly Blow was called The European Supreme Court. The European Parliament dictated that all members must have and abide by The European Supreme Court...again, made up of unellected individuals. That this court be the highest in the land. Well...When British Members of Parliament take their seats, they must sware an oath to Her Majesty The Queen, saying that SHE is the Highest Court in the Land...The Crown Court of Appeals. For along time the European Court of Appeals was Higher...but that was fine, coz it wasnt based in England...The Supreme Court has bases IN ENGLAND.
The penny dropped that we had suddenly given too much power away. The Europeans moved to give convicted criminals the right to vote from behind bars, and the House of Commons stood up in outrage. The German Chancellor announced the only way out of the Euro-zone Crisis was by FULL FINANCIAL UNION...and for the first time in its Thirty odd year History, England went to the European Summit and flatly refused. When we did it...other states did it aswell...meanwhile, those Seventeen States are now begining a process that will lead to German Rule over Seventeen European Soverignties Financially...and inevitably...a Political Rule will follow that, as you cant have Soverign States rule themselves, if they have no power over their own money and share an economy.
There will rise a Federal Europe...EXACTLY the same as your Federation...Where your States have next to Zero Control, and have their money removed from them if they dont do what the Federal Government Demands....Where a President can loose a popular vote and gain office. Its a Sham of Democracy. We dont want to be Rulled by Germans...we dont want to be rulled by anyone but ourselves.
In under a Century, the Whole of Europe will be under The German Chancellor...imagine how those who lost loved ones in the war feel? What would the soldiers who died think? The German Chancellor has already passed the point of no return, unless the single currency is distroyed...there WILL be a Federal Europe...its now pretty much inevitable for those Seventeen States...what England has to decide now is whether to be the Eighteenth State or not...and I think NOT
The Irony is that David Cameron thinks if he renegotiates with Europe, to remove the Supreme Court, To stop the European Arrest Warrent, To repatriate much of our powers...that the public will think that maybe they should stay anyway.
He's Wrong...and the US President is Correct...If/When the People are asked...it doesnt matter what the new deal is...We will withdraw almost certainly. Now the US doesnt like that because their method of dealing with Europe, it to sweet talk England into representing them to a Federation which hasnt been impressed by US Foreign Policy in the last Decade. The US finds it easy working with England, because in the Blair epoch, it was considered the only way to keep any shred of power on the world stage was to cosy up to the Americans. We thus had an important position as Go-Between. The Europeans spoke to us...we told the Americans...the Americans replied to us...we told the Europeans. That was fine for the first part of the era...but when America decided to put us in a position where we had to choose to side with them, or with Europe...that put us in an awkward position. We pulled it off...but Blair was the sacrificially lamb with appeasing Europe...and of course the populas could see that, whilst we dont want to be rulled by Europe...we dont want to be rulled by America either...and at that point...Europes Growth seemed silent and non offensive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uZYINkajlY (Resignation Speech of Robin Cook, over the War in Iraq, which has permanently damaged Europe - United States Direct diologue without British Intervention ever since...and Barack Obama recognises this, hence the personal call)
Now...IF David Cameron makes this speech...things will change. We will be saying NO To Europe...we will also be saying NO to America...It should ensure another Conservative led Government after the next Ellection, the Labour Party will have to also promise a referendum if they hope to be ellected next time, The Liberal Democrats will be absolutely Screwed...and the rise of The United Kingdom Independance Party...which are leading on our MEPs (YES OUR REPRESENTATIVES IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ARE NATIONLISTS!) will pretty much be complete.
If David Cameron truely wants us to stay in Europe...he shouldnt make this speech...but he thinks he can change our minds...and is prepared to ask us...which makes him Great...He knows that he may have to lead our Nations against his personal wishes, but on the terms of his people...Something the leader of NO Federation has EVER Been able to do...Including George Washington...who, Had he listened to the voice of his people above his own personal thoughts, would have Founded a Monarchy in America...and Including Abraham Lincoln, who...in theory, should have let the Confederates go...if they no longer want to be part of the Union, that is their will...and if they are incharge...he should listen to them...Neither, incidently did George Bush, when he vetoed constantly Congress over withdrawal in Iraq...He might have been morally correct...but he wasnt listening to his people.
The Truth is, any Democrasy is an ellected dictatorship, and Every Federal Government holds the Soverignty of its member states in Bondage...What You and the Germans call "Federation" I call "Empire"
Naturally...I'm all in favour of "Empire"
When its British led.
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Denise...Please listen to This...This is Maggie on Europe...where she spells out her Concerns...This was when the Union first showed signs of becoming a world political power
Those institutions she speaks about have had TWENTY YEARS MORE GROWTH to reach present day
That "Future Government" she speaks about...That is NOW
Listening to her its like she's making a prophecy...that I reckon within the next two decades will be fulfilled...this maybe our last opportunity to escape from Germany
Twenty Year old Footage....A Labour/Opposition MP asks of Maggie
"Isnt It Clear, that what was being attempted at Rome, was a Bounce, and a Bounce that led only one way, and that was to a Single, Federal, United States of Europe. Is it not Vital that, in this house, across party lines, it is possible for a Prime Minister to go and make it clear, if neccasery that, Britain IS prepared to stand alone....Britain would be entitled and right to use its veto"
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Board puts additional support behind trail project
MARSHALL – Lyon County Commissioners lent their support to pursuing additional funding for a regional bike trail project on Tuesday. At their regular meeting, members of the county board heard an update on the trail project connecting Camden State Park and the cities of Lynd and Marshall and passed a resolution of support for a Legacy grant application with a 10 percent county match.
In December, the Camden trail project received a $1.4 million state Legacy grant. That funding is being used to construct the first phase of the trail, which includes a segment running south of Marshall out of Wayside Rest Park, and a segment running through Camden Park and into the city of Lynd. Both of those segments started construction this year.
Lyon County Highway Engineer Aaron VanMoer and Marshall City Administrator Ben Martig said the city of Marshall and the county are also applying for grant funding for the second phase of the trail, which includes a segment between Marshall and Lynd dubbed the "Savannah Oaks segment," for the golf course it would pass by. The construction cost for this segment of trail is about $750,000, VanMoer said. If the county is unable to acquire land easements from Savannah Oaks, Legacy grant money could also be used to build the trail segment along the right of way for Minnesota Highway 23.
Martig said the grant application would also include construction of informational signage along the trail and an additional half-mile trail segment in Marshall. He said the short trail segment would help expand the overall trail, by connecting the Camden trail to existing city trails running from Minnesota Highway 19 to the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University.
VanMoer and Martig said the city of Marshall would be contributing a 10 percent match toward the trail signage. Because having a local match contribution would help improve the grant application's chances of being accepted, they also recommended the county provide a 10 percent match for construction of the trail segment.
Commissioners voted in favor of supporting the grant application.
In other business, commissioners voted to approve forming a joint powers group that will allow Lyon County and neighboring counties to pursue self-funded health insurance. Lyon County Administrator Loren Stomberg said the joint powers agreement was being considered by Lyon, Redwood, Murray and Swift counties on Tuesday. Southwest Health and Human Services will consider the joint powers agreement today, Stomberg said.
At an earlier meeting, commissioners had voted to give notice to Southwest/West Central Service Cooperative of Lyon County's intent not to renew insurance services from the cooperative.
Commissioners approved a request for a conditional use permit for Marshall Municipal Utilities to build a water main connecting the city of Marshall with a well field in Sandnes Township in Yellow Medicine County. County ditch inspector Todd Hammer said the 20-inch pipeline will enter Lyon County in Vallers Township and pass through Vallers, Fairview, and Lake Marshall townships. The pipeline route would travel within the right of way for the townships, the county and the state of Minnesota.
In building the pipeline, Hammer said, MMU plans to do as much earth boring as possible to avoid disrupting driveways and county ditches.


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Initial Charges
Initial Organizational Structure and Tasks
Determine Committee's organizational structure (officers/leadership e.g., chairperson, secretary, and/or other positions).
Draft operational policies and procedures (e.g., frequency of meetings, who calls meetings), notification time of meetings (e.g., ten days), time period for distribution of agenda (e.g., five days), timeline for preparation and approval of meeting minutes.
Establish procedures for keeping records of approved resolutions, determinations, advice, membership records and other actions.
Draft general assessment process and goals for first year (to be updated annually).
Include clear time limits for action on various issues as per paragraph 4 under "Further Details" of Shared Governance Task Force proposal as approved by the university community. See also language under section on MFA indicating "During the pilot period, stringent timelines will be established both for committee and MFA processes and actions."
With the AVP, develop the initial cycle of programs for review.
With the AVP, in consultation with the relevant Dean, decide if an outside accreditation process meets the necessary standard of stringency.
Establish committee criteria to be used in reviewing programs as well as internal processes for review.
Establish procedures for consultation with relevant administrators to insure mutual sharing of relevant information, data, and concerns.
Deliberate and act on pending issues identified by the Academic Vice President and Provost.
Provide the Shared Governance Task Force with draft operational policies and procedures by December 1.


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Garam Masala Chicken Pot Pie
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, plus 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting puff pastry
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 russet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, defrosted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 sheets (1 pound package) frozen puff pastry, defrosted slightly
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
DirectionsWatch how to make this recipe.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a medium-size pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the pan to a cutting board and reserve.
To the same pot add the garlic, shallots, and carrots and saute until golden. Remove the vegetables to a bowl and reserve. Turn the heat down to medium.
Melt the butter in the pot, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken stock, and potatoes and cook until potatoes are mostly cooked but still firm, about 8 to 10 minutes. The chicken stock will have thickened to a sauce consistency. Turn off the heat.Chop the chicken into chunks and add the chicken and veggies back to the pot. Stir in the peas, and then the 1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala and 2 teaspoons salt. Ladle the mixture into 4 (10-ounce) oven safe bowls.
On a flat work suface, dust the puff pastry with flour and roll it out just a little thinner than it comes. Cut the puff pastry in squares large enough to hang over the sides of each bowl. Cover the bowls with the puff pastry pressing down around the sides. Brush with a touch of olive oil and sprinkle with some more garam masala. Cut a slit in the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape. Transfer to the oven and bake until the tops are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Recipe courtesy of Jeffrey Saad


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Friday, August 27, 2010
Thoughtful Day
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Looks like some fun stuff to make ROD's with!!ReplyDelete
that was a fun swap! i got my goodies the other day, too! i feel the same way about going to estate sales. it's kind of a strange feeling, like going through someone's memories. i guess someone will do the same with our stuff one day.ReplyDelete
Aww thanks for letting me know rita. Its so difficult finding blogs isnt it?I hope to keep up with blogging a bit more now. Hate when i lapse a bit lol.ReplyDelete
hugs June xxxxx
What a wonderful writer you are. Thanks so much for sharing your adventures. I've never been to an estate sale. Does sound sad and wonderful at the same time. Love how you connected with the lady of the house, so beautiful. ROD packet wonderful. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the goodies.ReplyDelete
i enjoyed old stuff and love love love repurposing them specially on journals and cigar boxesReplyDelete
if you like swaps maybe you may enjoy round robins too, i organized them every year, if you are interested, please let me know
Hi Rita, came back to read through this post as didnt have time last time. It seems to me that you found something special at the estate sale... A connection and thought for the lady who owned the items ... that in itself was worth going for. Also love your beautiful ephemera goodies !!! Wow they will be fun to play withReplyDelete
hugs June xxxxxxx
Rita, I love how you inspire! Estate sales can be sad, but I always feel that I'm rescuing someone's memories. Today I got an old hymnal with a note to "Dear Dad" from "Vicki," telling him why she bought the book for him. At first I felt sad, but then my mood changed when I realized that Vicki's note will go into a ROD journal & continue the journey! Don't you just love that about our journals?ReplyDelete


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ARTA seeks a true compromise
James Pierson's commentary of Oct. 9 seeks common ground between those who advocate extending rail service and those who want a recreational trail through the Adirondacks along the Old Forge-Lake Placid transportation corridor. Despite his good intentions, Mr. Pierson's proposal, entitled "A way to keep rails, develop trails," is based on a set of faulty assumptions.
Yes, the tourist train south of Old Forge appears to be a sufficiently viable operation and should therefore be continued. Therein lies the compromise. But the tourist train that operates sporadically between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, at the other end of the corridor, is anything but viable. It would be far more beneficial to adapt this section of the rail bed as a multi-use recreational trail that could be enjoyed by countless visitors and residents year-round.
Mr. Pierson makes the following, highly questionable assertions:
1. "The Adirondack Scenic Railroad has operated with a short-term lease, eliminating its ability to attract investors to fund track restoration. With the certainty of a (long-term) lease, the railroad operator should be able to obtain private funding."
The 1996 management plan for the corridor allowed the Adirondack Scenic Railroad a five-year opportunity to develop rail services. Instead, after 16 years, the ASR has very little to show for the millions of dollars spent by the state on this endeavor. There are no investors because few customers would use any type of rail services along this corridor. Freight could compete for only a small fraction of the miniscule amount of freight that flows between the Tri-Lakes and Utica, the source of the line. Similarly, passenger traffic between these points would be negligible because it is much quicker and cheaper to drive.
2. "(Excursion services) for hikers and canoeists could generate additional escrow monies for trail development."
Excursion services along this corridor would, in all likelihood, fail to generate enough revenue even to pay the wages of the engineer and the fuel burned by a locomotive. It would not pay any significant share of the out-of-sight costs of restoring the corridor for regular rail service. There would certainly be no residual revenue for funding trail development, which is totally unnecessary anyway. Fact is, hikers and paddlers don't need to ride a train, at considerable cost and inconvenience, to get where they want to go. Almost every trail and waterway along this transportation corridor can be accessed by automobile.
3. "The trail advocates should embrace the need for (trail) bypasses in that they provide recreational diversity (resulting in) a better recreational experience."
The conversion of obsolete rails to recreational trails across the U.S. is attractive to so many people because these rail trails are relatively flat and hospitable to a diverse set of users, including children on small, single-speed bikes, retirees taking a scenic stroll, cyclists out for some fresh air and exercise, along with long-distance bikers and endurance athletes in training. Developing a trail that significantly diverges from the transportation corridor and does not involve frequent steep inclines would be a costly and unnecessary undertaking.
4. "With this proposal, everybody wins, requiring only the investment of additional time."
Rather than the ideal outcome envisioned by Mr. Pierson, his proposal would require massive state spending to restore and operate the rail line. Nor should it be referred to as an "investment," since use of that term reflects an expectation of significant revenue. In this case, rather than a thriving enterprise providing a return on investment, we would see "ghost trains" operating at public expense and serving very few customers.
While it seems admirable to seek a compromise that would satisfy all parties, this matter should be decided on the basis of the costs and benefits, and the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Adirondack Recreational Trail Advocates' proposal is available at www.thearta.org/news/news.htm. This should be carefully compared with ASR's business plan, which unfortunately ASR refuses to make public. ASR's record in developing rail services along this corridor should also be seriously considered.
It is indeed possible to achieve an outcome where, as Mr. Pierson suggests, everybody wins. ARTA is not contesting ASR's continued operation of the scenic railroad between Utica and Old Forge. The state should allow that operation to continue, thus favoring train enthusiasts on that part of the line. If, as we hope, a recreational trail gets the official green light from Old Forge north to Lake Placid, then outdoor enthusiasts and businesses along this portion of the corridor will also win. Snowmobilers can use the corridor without fear of snagging a switch buried in the snow, and a growing number of summer users, including bicyclists attracted to this tourist destination, will also bring their dollars to the region.
The Adirondack Rail Trail will be a boon to the towns and villages along the way that now gain essentially nothing from the current use (or non-use) of the corridor. The time has come to put this state land to work to benefit businesses, residents and visitors.
Jim McCulley is a resident of Lake Placid and a board member of ARTA.


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easier said than done..
easier said than done..
6- Time Super Bowl Champions......
2012 MNF Executive Champion
The Steelers don't even know if they will have enough money to sign Breaston let alone a more expensive FA.
1.25 CB Eli Apple-DB-tOSU
2.58 SS Vonn Bell-DB tOSU
3.89 DT Javon Hargrave-SC State
4.123 DE-Matt Judon-Grand Valley State
6.220 RB-Tyler Erwin-San Jose State
7.229 WR Geronimo Allison-Ilinois
7.246 QB-Cody Kessler-USC
The one thing the Steelers do is cut a vet so he can make his choice of team and get up front money on a new deal. Harrison won't be taded if he isn't in the plans...He will be released.
Harrison has little value on the trade market. He is 35, an injury concern, would cost his new team $6.57M, and has a Goodell sized bullseye on his back. He has no greater value than to this team. Any team that would consider trading for him would wait and try to pick him up cheaper after he is cut.
I think the Breaston interest is legit with Wallace getting rich. He should come at a bargain price and if he does sign the Steelers draft won't have to target a WR early.
Breaston isn't the playmaker we need at WR, he scored what....3 TD's in the last three years, sorry, I'll pass, after Brown and Sanders we already have a bunch of Breastons.


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Thomas J. Stokes
Thomas J. Stokes, 79, of Fredonia N.Y., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday (May 7, 2013). He died unexpectedly with Lois, his wife of 56 years, at his side.
Tom was born March 12, 1934 the son of Kenneth and Evelyn Stokes. He grew up in Fredonia and gra-duated from Fredonia High School in 1953. Upon graduation, he enlisted to serve his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. While in the Marines, Tom was a rifle instructor and was recognized as an athlete and participated on the Marine Corps football and boxing teams. He served three years earning the rank of Sergeant.
Tom graduated from SUNY Fredonia in January 1963, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Education. He began his career at Fredonia Central School that winter and held his position as Middle School Social Studies teacher for 30 years retiring in 1993.
Tom always enjoyed working with students in the classroom as well as in sports. He coached for his entire tenure and couldn't leave coaching after his retirement. "Sticker" Stokes' career as a Fredonia High School football coach totaled 32 years. Tom also coached High School Track and Field for several years. He was a founding member of the WNY Track & Field Officials Assoc. He was also involved in the Fredonia Middle School Backpacking Club and Fredonia Ski Club.
Although sports were a huge part of Tom's life, his family was very important to him. He married his high school sweetheart Lois Bray on November 17, 1956. Together they raised four children Kathy (Ron) Wasik, Mary (Mike) Williams, Tom (Jen) Stokes, all of Fredonia and David (Susan) Stokes of New Jersey all of whom survive him. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren: Ron, Anne, Sara, Rebecca, Elijah, Gwen, Claire, Thomas Josef, Alex, Jordan, Sophie, Michelle, and Joshua, and five great grandchildren: Lorelai, Madalyn, Zachariah, Grace and Faith. Tom was an awesome grandpa attending many sporting events, concerts and plays. He was always there for his family and helped them any way possible.
He took pride in living on his farm and enjoyed caring for his animals. Another of Tom's pleasures was traveling the United States with his family exploring the many beautiful and historical places our country has to offer.
He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers: Malcolm, Doug and Bruce. He is survived by his brother Marvin, stepsister Elaine (Dave) Yuen, Uncle James Harper and several nieces and nephews.
Tom was an honest man with integrity who did not relish the limelight but was always on the fringes work-ing diligently for whatever project was put before him. His infectious smile and sparkling blue eyes will be remembered by all those who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Thomas "Sticker" Stokes Scholarship, c/o Chautauqua County Community Foundation, 212 Lakeshore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY 14048.
Calling hours will be held Saturday May 18, 2013 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Fredonia Baptist Church, 19 Church St., Fredonia, where a memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Military Honors will follow the service. A funeral luncheon after the memorial service, will be held at the Harvest Chapel, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia Online condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, Larson-Timko Funeral Home, 679-9000.


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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Why do I want more fafi?
How's it going over there. So I've been officially reprimanded for me being on the internet too much. I was in HR meeting with her about moving to a new team for other reasons, and she mentioned that two managers had told her that I was on the internet a lot and that this was against company policy. Yikes! I didn't get in trouble really, but that means no more ABB, beauty blogs, you tube, specktra, or anything during work hours. I also try to read everyone's blogs daily, but now it will be more during my nighttime hours. Sorry guys! Can't get into trouble!
So today is the official release date of the FAFI collection. Are you guys heading out there? I think I'm going to pick up the blush in fashion frenzy. I didn't get it at first, but after reading Nessa's blog…I think I will pick it up. I don't have dollymix, which is supposed to be similar. Also, Mathieu, a boy wearing makeup, on you tube wore it for his Fafi's Valentines look and he loves it! I think I will also pick up nice vice paint pot since it was sold out, two of the other fafi dolls I didn't get (for collecting purposes-they WILL stay in the box) a pink paint pot (not sure which one yet) and fun n sexy lipstick, which was also sold out at the time. That's it!
Have you guys ever clicked on the links portion underneath any you tube videos you've ever posted? Why have I never noticed this before? My BF pointed it out to me last night. He said it's because one of my videos before was linked on pursebuzz…I was like huh? I've always wished she would do that! Too bad I guess that must have been one of the days I was off with my daily reading of my blog. I looked on the links and I was randomly linked to a few blogs. One was in Portuguese! Wow that was so cool! LOL, sorry I sound like a dork. But it's amazing how far our blogs reach people. Mrs. Lynne left a comment on one of my last entries saying it was fab how we could share these things over thousands and thousands of miles. It's amazing isn't it?
So my co-worker called me over to her desk today. She calls me her "makeup expert". She wanted my opinion on what to get from www.eyeslipsface.com or ELF as many of us like to call it. She was so cute…she was like "what's mascara for?" Awww, a newbie (and she's almost 30!). Again everything on here is $1 except the make up bags. I suggest you split it with your friends so that way you get free shipping after $75.
Anywho, I'll be working on my funky fafi look tonight. I'll get the video out soon. Ciao bellas!
15 comments:
- Mrs. Lynne said...
Oooh, don't get in trouble sis. But isn't that funny that you actually had to get told, lol. You sneaky girl you!!
I think it is amazing how wide the Internet spreads. But it's great :)
And ain't that nice that you got connected by pursebuzz! I know she showed my swatches before which was like "whoa" because she was the reason I'm even here to begin with! Hah.
- February 13, 2008 at 4:13 PM
- mayaari said...
aww, sorry to hear that you got reprimanded at work. Technically where I work, we're supposed to ask permission from our supervisors to use the internet for anything other than work-related research or filling out timecards, but you know no one's asking if they can look at youtube or shop online, or whatever else they do online! I'm going to check out the Fafi stuff tonight while I run errands with my bf, though all I seem to want from Fafi is one of each doll :) maybe a paint pot.
it's crazy (and cool) how far our blogs can go, and who we can find online.
Ah ELF...their single shadows are pretty good, so are their brushes (but not the blending brush or face brush - too scratchy) I usually wait for their BOGO or Buy 1, Get 1 50% off deals to stock up.looking forward to your fafi post!
- February 13, 2008 at 4:29 PM
- yummy411 said...
oddly enough i want more too! LOL
ooooooohhhhhh sorry chica! i know the reprimanding must have stung. i'm always afraid of the same, but..... oh well =p
what do i want more of?? i might go back for the blush. though i didn't get the pink one because i want dollymix more. the colors are so whimsical and fun though (though i don't really do those looks anymore)
i might take a stab at a paint pot. i've never thought twice about them because i tried one as a base and it creased.. no thanks! but now i'm rethinking.. with udpp under it, it may stick! so if i get paint pots it'll be nice vice and perky.
can't wait to see your fafi look. i might want to do one tonite.
- February 13, 2008 at 5:02 PM
- christianadivine said...
I'm sorry you got in trouble. We'll be missing you here in the morning. Hehe. :] I do most of my blog reading /posting at night so welcome to the night shift. LOL! :D
- February 13, 2008 at 5:04 PM
- Ethereal Prey said...
crikey, can't believe they ratted you out at work like that! Clear your caches and everything from your browser. Get a RSS reader for the blogs and stuff, makes everything go a lot faster.
Take pics of your haul! :)
- February 13, 2008 at 5:31 PM
- Anne said...
oh man... i should stop reading beauty blogs now too. i mean i dont post at work but i still spend substantial time reading blogs just to keep my sanity intact. welp, i guess that's it for your morning posts then :(
anyway, i feel you. i don't even know why i still want more fafi when i'm disappointed in the packaging. i ended up getting 3 of the dolls, well they are cute.
- February 13, 2008 at 6:22 PM
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- February 13, 2008 at 8:03 PM
- missjaclynrose said...
dang girl... at least you weren't websense blocked, which I used to be at my other store location. sucked cuz I couldn't go to any cool sites and of course sometimes surfing the net at work makes time pass by, but then again surfing the net at work, can stop you from actually working. sucks you got called on it, that's the worst. like they are watching you. LOL.
- February 13, 2008 at 8:39 PM
- (g)ezebel said...
gah! tell your fried that ELF is the anti-christ of makeup. their shit SUCKS ROCKS.
doh for getting in trouble at work. *sends horrible, evil, hope-crabs-infest-the-person's-pubic-hair vibes to the jerk who ratted you out*
while the Fafi collection totally didn't live up to The Hype, it was soooo much more fun to check the stuff out in person than it was to rely on swatches over the internet. i bought more stuff today since i was able to actually try it.
- February 13, 2008 at 11:14 PM
- (g)ezebel said...
HA! you're killin' me, girl! whenever i read your blog, you have something i don't have, and then i HAVE to go out and get it. betcha i have more issues that you do. *winks*
- February 13, 2008 at 11:16 PM
- mina said...
Glad you didn't get into trouble!
- February 14, 2008 at 12:00 PM
- missjaclynrose said...
Happy Valentines, sweety! hope your day is going well so far...
- February 14, 2008 at 2:44 PM
- Vanessa said...
HAHA luckily I WORK FOR the INTERNET so I have pretty much seen all 4 corners of the 'net, and yes including adult sites! LOL how funny, I can't believe people ratted you out though, I say you do the same!
- February 14, 2008 at 3:24 PM
- said...
sisssssssster ren, nice vice paintpot is a must!! i didn't like it at all after seeing swatches but after i saw it in person, i fell in love! go get it! i'm sure you're gonna create a great look with it :)
- February 16, 2008 at 8:38 AM
- Bliss said...
Thank God you just got a reprimand not something more...be careful dear hehe , i can't wait for your next vid and haul :)
- February 16, 2008 at 8:54 AM


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So to say that God dwells in heaven is not to say that He is contained there. But it is uniquely His home, His center of operations, His command post. It is the place where His throne resides. And it is where the most perfect worship of Him occurs. It is in that sense that we say heaven is His dwelling place.
In fact, heaven is so closely identified with God in the Jewish conception that it actually became a euphemism for God Himself. People fearful of taking the Lord's name in vain substituted Heaven for the name of God. Particularly during the Inter-testamental Period (the 400 years between the events of the Old Testament and those of the New), the Jewish people developed an almost superstitious fear of using God's name. They believed the covenant name of God (Yahweh or Jehovah) was too holy to pass through human lips. So they began substituting other terms in place of God's name, and "heaven" became a common substitute.
By New Testament times that practice was so ingrained that the Jewish people understood most references to heaven as references to God Himself. Luke refers to "the Kingdom of God." But Matthew, writing to a predominantly Jewish readership, calls it "the kingdom of heaven" (cf. Luke 8:10; Matthew 13:11). We see another example of the use of heaven as a euphemism for God in Luke 15:18, for example, where the prodigal son, rehearsing what he would say to his father, says, "I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you." He meant, of course, that he had sinned against God.
Although heaven is often used this way in place of God's name, we must not conclude that Scripture intends to equate heaven with God Himself. The terms are not synonyms. God transcends heaven. Heaven, in the end, is a place--the place where God dwells, the place where the elect will dwell with Him for all eternity, the heaven of heavens, the third heaven.
Adapted from John MacArthur, The Glory of Heaven (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 1996), 55-59.
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Jack Levy
Jack leads ICV's activities in water related technologies, agritech, and green chemistry. He currently sits on the boards of portfolio companies Weissbeerger, Groundwork BioAg and FRX Polymers and as an observer to Aqwise and Scodix. Jack has extensive experience in building high-growth companies and leading management teams through successful capital raising, international expansion and acquisition processes - both from the position of an executive in a successful venture-backed company and from his years as a corporate lawyer. Prior to co-founding ICV, Jack was Vice President and General Counsel of Register.com, guiding the firm as it expanded operations into five countries and multiple business lines and successfully grew to become a leader in its market. He also played a central role in the company's IPO. Previously, Jack served as a corporate attorney for Tulchinsky Stern in Tel Aviv and with the New York law firm Wilkie Farr & Gallagher. Jack holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School where he was a Stone Scholar and a B.A from Harvard College.


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Nickel & Nickel Flower Show
on March 21, 2012
I am writing this on the spring equinox, the gateway to a season with rewards of color and fragrance. Mother Nature and Father Time have performed their magic again! With our much needed recent rains and the former months of drier than normal weather, we are set for a spectacular showing of scale and form throughout the winery grounds. The bulbs along Highway 29 are out in force. The Red Emperor (tulip) steals the show, with countless multiplying daffodils flanking the side of the nearly 1200 foot-long bed. Just gearing up, our custom blend of wildflowers covers every square inch of soil along the highway in front of Nickel & Nickel. They are charged with carrying on the show for months to come, in shades of red, yellow and blue. Keep an eye out for the stately Yellow Lupine as it towers over its domain.


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NFLPA Files Grievance Against Tampa Bay Bucs
The National Football League Players Association has filed a grievance against the Tampa Bay Bucs on behalf of kicker Lawrence Tynes, NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith said on Tuesday. Tynes suffered an ingrown toenail early during training camp then was one of two players to contract MRSA. The Bucs eventually placed him on injured reserve/non-football injury. "Earlier this morning, we filed a grievance on behalf of Lawrence Tynes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in connection to what we believe are… Read More »


text: Volleyball Team Sweeps ScotsThe scores looked eerily familiar. As has been the case most of the year, they were tough, close games. This time, Hamline's volleyball team found a way to walk out of Hutton Arena smiling. As it developed, it was two players who grew up 1866 miles from each other who played a big role as the Pipers swept Macalester, 3-0, Wednesday night. Stephanie Kaup (Fy., Chandler, Ariz.) and Paige Walters (Fy., Nevis, Minn.) had 10 kills apiece as HU claimed its first conference win in eight tries and improved the overall mark to 9-16. Hamline's 25-22 win in game 1 was a come-from-behind affair. The Scots grabbed an early 6-1 lead only to see the Pipers roar back to take the lead. The Scots went on another run to lead 16-11. Then HU broke loose for eight straight points and went on to claim the win. The Pipers never trailed en route to a 25-17 win in Game 2. Kaup, in particular, was in fine form, recording five kills in six attempts. The Scots jumped out to an early lead in Game 3 but the Pipers, who hit a solid .275 in the game and came back for a 25-23 decision to end the match. Sam Greeney-Hamlin (So., St. Cloud, Minn.), the team's one non-senior, had the last word, slamming her ninth kill of the night for the decisive point home before an appreciative crowd. Sammie Miller (Fy., Grand Island, Neb.) served up 25 assists. Lacy Koss (Fy., Dodge Center, Minn.), Lynsey Reimer (Fy., Peosta, Iowa) and Frankie Miller (Fy., Grand Island, Neb.) had nine digs apiece. The Pipers stay home this weekend, hosting St. Mary's in their last Hutton Arena match of the season Saturday at 3:00 p.m. BOX SCORE HERE


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OK, seriously now - should I go and see him? I haven't been intersted in his music so far, but read great reviews. What do you say?
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Three years ago, Williamsburg writer Jennifer Baumgardner got her controversial "I had an abortion" T-shirt onto singer Ani DiFranco, pundit Susan Estrich and feminist Gloria Steinem, and now she has new piece of sexual-issues-awareness fashion that could spark even more high-profile interest: a t-shirt reading "I was raped."
Baumgardner told the Times the shirt is meant to "force [rape] into everyday conversation" and thus help reduce victims' shame and fear. Her shirt is probably one of the only tees in Williamsburg that the neighborhood's hipsters will never attempt to wear ironically, but it is still going to be controversial. Consider what happened with her abortion shirt:
...the Planned Parenthood Federation of America sold hundreds in a matter of days, but didn't renew the order when it sold out (the shirt was highly controversial among affiliate chapters).
Plus, the new shirt has already been criticized by some of Baumgardner's friends, who told her "they are really grossed out by the T-shirt," she told the Times.
But it's not like the feminist hasn't taken precautions. She recruited someone else to help her test out the shirt in public venues. She also rejected another design, with "I was raped" in big black spraypaint, as too "harsh" and "shocking." The design she settled on uses the words in small cursive type, as shown at left. She's already selling them on her site Scarleteen for $25.


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Pragmatism and environmental problem-solving: A systematic moral analysis of democratic decision-making in Butte, MontanaOkrusch, Chad Michael, 1973- (University of Oregon, March , 2010)[more][less]Okrusch, Chad Michael, 1973- 2011-07-22T00:13:43Z 2011-07-22T00:13:43Z 2010-03 http://hdl.handle.net/1794/11445 xii, 167 p. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. Butte, Montana has served as the epicenter of hard rock mining and mineral processing in the Upper Clark Fork River Basin (UCFRB) for nearly 150 years. As a result, the UCFRB contains the largest contiguous complex of major environmental clean-up projects in the United States. Contemporary U.S. environmental problem- solving is characterized by an emphasis on meaningful public participation in environmental decision-making. The U.S. is committed to the realization of environmental justice, which requires that affected publics, especially the working classes who tend to bear a disproportionate share of the environmental burdens, influence environmental clean-up efforts. However, much of the critical literature on the subject suggests that in practice the public is rarely included as a significant force in decision-making. In hard-used places like Butte, Montana, the community's ecological problems are compounded by their democratic problems. This constitutes an integrated crisis in ecology and democracy, the problem at the heart of this inquiry. This dissertation presents a pragmatic interrogation of U.S. environmental problem-solving from an ethical and environmental communication research perspective. It is a work of pragmatic moral philosophy in the tradition of John Dewey. The overarching methodology is Systematic Moral Analysis (SMA), which unfolds in five phases: problem recognition, problem diagnosis, moral analysis, evaluation, and moral action. This research concludes by suggesting philosophically defensible principles to guide future U.S. environmental decision-making based on pragmatic criteria emphasizing the health and well-being of both democratic and environmental systems as the highest good in environmental problem-solving. Committee in charge: Julianne Newton, Chairperson, Journalism and Communication; Stephen Ponder, Member, Journalism and Communication; Thomas Bivins, Member, Journalism and Communication; John Foster, Outside Member, Sociology en_US University of Oregon University of Oregon theses, School of Journalism and Communication, Ph. D., 2010; Pragmatism Butte (Mont.) Montana Public participation Environmental communication Environmental history Democratic decision-making American history Environmental philosophy Ethics Philosophy Pragmatism and environmental problem-solving: A systematic moral analysis of democratic decision-making in Butte, Montana Systematic moral analysis of democratic decision-making in Butte, Montana Thesis
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Morten Høglund and Eirik Sivertsen, Leader and Deputy Leader respectively of the Norwegian government's delegation to the Arctic Parliamentary Cooperation Committee, met with Polar staff and discussed current activities underway within the Polar Programme.
The delegation displayed an active interest in many of UNEP's Polar activities - in particular the Nomadic Herders Initiative and activities related to green economy in cooperation with UArctic.
In the afternoon, the delegates together with the Polar staff went fishing in the waters outside Arendal, to continue the discussions in a more informal atmosphere.
About the Norwegian Parliament's Delegation
The Norwegian Parliament's Delegation focuses on international cooperation in the Arctic region, economic cooperation and sustainable development and social and cultural issues. It is also appointed the Norwegian Parliamentary representative to the Conference of Arctic Parliamentarians (CPAR).
The Conference of Arctic Parliamentarians consists of representatives from the eight Arctic states and the European Parliament. Six organizations representing indigenous peoples in the Arctic are permanent members of the committee.
See also a news article on the Parliament's website on the visit to GRID-Arendal.
Øystein Djupedal, the Aust-Agder County Governor, joins the morning meetings and discusses further collaboration between the county and the activities of the Delegation.
Parliamentarians and polar staff enjoy some fishing outside Arendal. From left to right: Kathrine Johnsen, Yannick Beaudoin, Peter Prokosch, Lawrence Hislop, Eirik Sivertsen, Olav Orheim, Morten Høglund, Lars Kullerud and Bjørn Willy Robstad.
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Mayme E. Cobb
HANCOCK – Mayme E. Cobb, 89, a resident of Hancock passed away Sunday morning Jan. 20, 2013, at the Medora House of PortagePointe in Hancock, where she had been a resident patient since this past November.
She was born on July 22, 1923, in Oskar, Mich., a daughter of the late Jack and Edna (Dorvinen) Ruohonen.
On Dec. 6, 1944, Mae was united in marriage to Harry Cobb.
In 2007, Harry preceded her in death after 63 years of marriage.
Mrs. Cobb was a member of Portage Lake United Church of Houghton, and she was an avid reader, often enjoying three to four books at one time. She also enjoyed sending birthday cards to family and friends.
Surviving are her children, Doug (Merry) Cobb of Newaygo, Mich., Connie (Susan) Cobb of Kingsford, Mich., Carol Hassett of Mesa, Ariz., Chuck (Kathi) VanHoey of Greenville, Mich.; her grandchildren, Carrie (Phil) Reynolds, Darrell (Char) Cobb, Greg (Jill) Cobb, Patrick Hassett, Jason (Amanda) VanHoey, Heather (Mare) Sutherland, Mike (Angie) Parsons; 13 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Aili Dunstan of Houghton Canal, Martha Hermanson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services for Mae will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock with Pastor Cindy Method to officiate. Spring burial will be in the Oskar Cemetery.
Friends may call on Sunday Feb. 3, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock, and on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy the family suggests that memorials be given to the Omega House, 211 Maureen Ln., Houghton, MI 49931.
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Good times. We get to Hershey at least once every summer (probably since I was old enough to walk). It gets a bit bit bigger every year. I have noticed the town rarely smells of chocolate anymore like it did when i was a kid. You used to be able to smell the factory from a mile away.IIRC we ate at Famiglia Pizzeria last summer and it seemed like what you would expect from an amusement park - underwhelming.
When it was just my wife and I we rode the coasters. The last 5 years or so, we have had babies/toddlers/little boys with us so we have been more limited to the younger rides. The older boy will be 7 soon, so I think he is almost ready for one of the tamer coasters. We'll get back on them eventually.
Sounds like a wild ride.
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If you think South Beach and kids go together like fish and sand, let me just say: I was right there with you.
When we had our twins, my husband and I thought our South Beach days were over—for a few years, anyway. But when they were very young, we took them to the Ritz-Carlton South Beach on a whim, and were so impressed we have been going there since. This property is actually terrific for families—especially in the summer, when it offers seasonal packages and activities at an attractive price.
The kid friendliness is evident right away. On a recent weekend jaunt, a sunny staffer greeted us at the check-in desk; then he nodded conspiratorially toward a red toy car full of toys. This was not lost on my 3-year-olds, who eyed the little car as a puppy would regard slippers.
The toys kept coming all weekend long: beach pails and teddy bears in our room (next to the chocolate turtle filled with gummy worms), on the beach, and even at brunch, when a server brought over parting gifts with the check. The children were occupied the entire time, and couldn't be happier.
For the grown-ups, summer in South Beach has its own privileges. We thoroughly enjoyed Far East Summer Nights at the beachfront DiLido Beach Club, offered Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The summer promotion features $12 Asian-inspired cocktails and yummy Japanese-style nibbles hot off the Robata grill (from $6). There is a children's menu, too, but that's incidental to the alfresco vibe, complete with wave-crashing sounds and sand between the toes. Our kids looked at DiLido as one big sandbox.
We went for the poolside Sunday brunch (kids have their own mini-buffet!), but another great Sunday afternoon option is the Down-home Beachfront Crab boil, also at DiLido. There you'll find an unlimited display of Southern-style blue crab, shrimp, sausage and potatoes ($39), as well as live music. Definitely more of an adult thing.
If the kids are old enough (5-12) to participate in the Ritz Kids program, I recommend dropping them off for a few hours and indulging in Beauty & the Beach, a spa package that includes one massage or facial, plus beach chairs for two ($99). Through September, there is also the Hot & Cool Summer Spa Menu—a choice of SoBe Tropical massage, Firming & Cooling leg treatment or Divine Derrière posterior treatment ($99-$119)—to get you beach-ready.
Through December, the Ritz-Carlton South Beach offers a Comfort You package with overnight accommodations, breakfast buffet for two and a $50 hotel credit, starting at $259 per night. If you are traveling with kids, upgrade to Club level, as the Club lounge, with its never-ending buffets and beverages, is an invaluable asset for families.
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