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MJ...the greatest ever?Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at 12:47 PM
Michael Jackson is the single greatest solo entertainer of all time.
For a moment, let's forget all the publicized controversy that surrounded Jackson's life even up until the King of Pop died June 25 after suffering a cardiac arrest -- the skin bleaching talk, the changing faces, the odd public behavior, the child molestation allegations.
Despite all this, the fact remains that Michael Jackson died as one of the most commercially successful and influential artists in history. That fact makes all the scrutiny and criticism that Jackson endured throughout his life pale in comparison. His career as an entertainer has not been matched. And he has influenced countless of today's top artists.
Yes, MJ was an odd character, yet a great, unique human being. His talents and contributions to the music industry, people and organizations all over the world overshadow the controversial aspects of his life and career.
There have been numerous talented singers, songwriters and dancers that have entertained audiences throughout the years, but when it came to pure talent and showmanship, none of them came close to Michael Jackson. The style, the fashion, the moves. No one else really compared.
MJ put on a show like no other, and attracted legions of fans everywhere he went. He was also a notable philanthropist and humanitarian and one of the top celebrities ever in terms of charitable giving. These endeavors alone speak volumes in the story of Jackson's life.
I remember growing up listening to his music. I remember, as an imaginative 9-year-old, trying to make the squares of sidewalk outside light up when I walked on them, much like he did in his famous "Billie Jean" video. I had the zippered jacket, the glove, the records, the tapes.
I remember practicing the robot, the moonwalk, and other famous Jackson dance moves in front of the mirror and family and friends. I remember playing his "Thriller" album over and over again until my mom wanted to smash the record. But my mom, also an MJ fan, knew she couldn't do that. She knew what that record meant to me, and to her, too.
I was saddeded when I heard of his death a few months ago. I think it will be thought of from now on as one of those "Where were you when...?" moments in history. I was on vacation with my family, dining in a restaurant when I heard the news. I was stunned, not really knowing what to think at first.
Not long after, as the news media began running around-the-clock coverage of his death and the surrounding controversy (it was a little much, the TV specials are still out there), I began listening once again to Jackson's music.
Before that, it had regrettably been several years since I had really listened to Jackson's music or watched him perform. Looking back on his life and career made me remember how I felt as a child, and glad the world got to experience such a fabulous musician and entertainer.
As popular and influential as he was throughout his life and career, it still made me kind of sad to realize that it took his death for me, and maybe other people, to look back and appreciate how much of a positive effect he had on the world, and to be grateful we got to experience his passion for music and entertaining, and for all that he gave to the world.
Jackson, who would have been 51 Saturday, is expected to be buried on Thursday. But his spirit, legacy and music are far from gone.
Thank you, MJ.
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Your idea of a fabulous musician is obviously based on your ideas when you listened to and watched him perform as a child. For people of an earlier generation, who grew up hearing people who actually knew how to sing, write music and perform, Michael Jackson was a joke. And that doesn't even go into his behaviors with children and his drug usage. He's not exactly a role model for any person, and certainly not for children. I fail to see how he had any kind of "positive effect on the world" (your words).
-- Posted by Fort Scott Person on Thu, Sep 3, 2009, at 7:15 PM
Sooo, is it right to "idolize" this man, or should we just acknowledge that he was an artistically gifted individual?
-- Posted by like2b_onree on Fri, Sep 4, 2009, at 8:05 AM
I'm not trying to idolize MJ, even though he was an idol to millions. This blog may sound a little like I idolize him, but that's not the case. I simply think he was the most talented and gifted entertainer I have ever seen or heard, and his efforts as an artist and humanitarian should be remembered. But I never put him on a pedestal and worshipped him. I am simply a fan of his music and performing style, and his giving nature.
Now granted, I was not alive to hear alot of music prior to the 1970s, but through TV and radio many artists are still out there..i've seen and heard them and I still think no one compares to MJ in terms of pure entertainment value..sure there have been better singers and songwriters over the years, but in my opinion, no one holds a candle to MJ in terms of dance and showmanship. The man was the definition of an "artist."
No positive effect on the world? Um, let's see....earned the title of King of Pop, numerous charitable acts to needy children and organizations all over the world, top selling album of all time, and his albums STILL keep selling well three months after his death, Heal the World Foundation, We Are the World...MJ gave ALOT of his money he earned over the years to charities because he was a great person...philanthropy efforts, one of the most charitably giving celebrities ever... i guess none of these are positive though, right?
And I also mentioned in the blog that I think his career accomplishments overshadow the allegations that followed him during his life. Sure he did some weird things and he had some major issues, but who in this world doesn't or hasn't? And MJ was in the public eye consistently throughout his life and career, so there was the stress of that as well.
In my opinion, to look at his life and only remember the controversy and negative aspects is closed-minded and that is truly the joke.
-- Posted by Jason Silvers FST staff writer on Fri, Sep 4, 2009, at 9:22 AM
Fort Scott Person:
And I quote, "For people of an earlier generation, who grew up hearing people who actually knew how to sing, write music and perform, Michael Jackson was a joke. And that doesn't even go into his behaviors with children and his drug usage."
While I respect all opinions, I do have to comment on this one. Let me add that I am not a fan of MJ's. However, I do respect what he added to music as a legend in his own right.
However, this earlier generation you speak of, I assume the what 50's, 60's and 70's? Let me throw a few names out for you here: Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, Karen Carpenter, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Hank Williams Sr...I could go on. None of these musicians mentioned where what could be considered, "role models." However, they too have their place in our history of music and are widely liked and respected.
So MJ was weird, he may have molested children, only allegations, but so what? His personal life has or will never have nothing to do with the impact he placed on the music industry. No matter how much you want it to, it just doesn't.
-- Posted by farmspice on Sat, Sep 5, 2009, at 1:48 AM
Sooo, Jason, who would be the #2 greatest singer/entertainer of all time in your opinion?
Just curious!
-- Posted by like2b_onree on Mon, Sep 7, 2009, at 10:00 PM
Jason Silvers' response:Dan, that is a tough one, especially since there have been so many great singers/entertainers over the years..but I'd probably put Elvis at #2, IF I sat down and started to rank them all..but that would be a hard task that I don't think I would want. To me, MJ was just the best as far as talent and the whole package. Lots of better singers over the years, as far as vocalists, but when it comes to dance and performing, showmanship and making it all into an art form, and wowing a crowd, MJ was the best.
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Alhondiga de Granaditas, Guanajuato, Mexico at the invitation of Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa on Monday, January 24, 2011. During a joint press availability, Secretary Clinton said:
"Before I begin, I want to express a very strong condemnation of today's terrorist attacks at the Moscow Airport. We stand with the people of Russia in this moment of sorrow and grief, and we offer both our condolences and our very strong solidarity as they continue the struggle that so many of us face in combating and eliminating this international terror threat.
"Closer to Mexico, and especially here, I just learned that Bishop Samuel Ruiz, a native son, has passed away. And I was told by my colleagues that he was a tireless mediator who sought reconciliation and justice through dialogue, and that is exactly the legacy that should be honored and the example that should be followed.
"We have just had a very productive meeting, as we always do. I have to publicly thank the secretary for the excellent cooperation, partnership, and friendship that she and I have developed during my two years as Secretary of State. I think it reflects the commitment by our two presidents. Both President Obama and President Calderon, are very committed to this relationship, which we consider one of the most important in the world. And both President Obama and I have been very impressed by President Calderon's courage and leadership, and we are very heartened by his commitment to a stronger U.S.-Mexico relationship and partnership. And it is because of our commitment at the highest levels of our government that we are here today discussing in a very open way all of the issues between us and working on enhancing our cooperation to produce results that will benefit both the people of Mexico and the people of the United States.
"Mexico is not only an important bilateral partner. Mexico is a regional and global leader. We see that every single day. We saw it most especially at the recent Cancun climate talks. Our two nations worked together not only as neighbors but as partners in meeting the global climate challenge. And thanks in large part to President Calderon's leadership and Secretary Espinosa's chairmanship, Mexico played the central role in achieving a consensus agreement that proved the skeptics wrong and broke important new ground on the path toward a cleaner, more secure energy future.
"Mexico is also playing an important role here in the region. We spoke at length about Haiti. We are jointly urging the Haitian Government to honor the recommendations of the Organization of American States as Haiti prepares to hold a second round of elections. We also spoke about how we can do more bilaterally to enhance clean energy and deal with climate change. We are working to extend our efforts against transnational crime into Central America to give the people of Central America more support and security.
"We are deepening our economic ties. We are enhancing the global competitiveness of our two countries. Now, I know it doesn't make the headlines, but in the last two years we've had so many positive developments between the United States and Mexico: three new border crossings -- two in Texas, one in Arizona -- that are enhancing the more than $1 billion worth of trade that cross our border every day. We are working to make sure that we are going to be positioned to play a very big role in North America in the 21st century economy. Mexico will be hosting the G-20 in 2012. Mexico played a very important role, under President Calderon's leadership, in helping to guide the global economy through very difficult times over the last two years.
"We are committed to this relationship on every single level. And we are following through on the declaration by both of our presidents on 21st century border management. We're exploring ways to inspect and clear legitimate goods away from border stations. We are trying to do more on our side of the border to prevent money laundering and illegal arms coming in to Mexico. We are working with our counterparts in each of our governments to create trucking policies that reduce transit costs and enhance safety on our roads. We discussed ways to use the $1 billion in available financing from Ex-Im Bank to Banobras to build Mexican infrastructure and create jobs in both countries. We also have new ideas, using both of our governments to create more small businesses, to work on projects together in high tech, green jobs, and clean energy technology.
"Now, we also cooperate not only in the economic realm, but in the education realm, the health realm, and so much else. And certainly, when it comes to security, we have shared interests. We are taking decisive steps to address our common security challenges. President Obama and I, from my very first visit to Mexico, have been frank about the fact that our countries share responsibility. The United States has been willing, under President Obama, to admit that we have a responsibility for some of the very difficult transnational organized crime challenges that Mexico is dealing with. That is why it is important for us to work closely together to halt the stream of illegal weapons and cash coming in one direction and drugs going in the other direction.
"Beginning with the Merida Initiative, moving into the beyond Merida phase, our two countries have redoubled our efforts to stop drug trafficking and organized crime. This year, we have committed to deliver $500 million in equipment and capacity building to the Government of Mexico. That includes $60 million for nonintrusive inspection equipment that will help law enforcement and customs agents to detect illegal arms and money moving into and within Mexico. Through Merida, we are working to help Mexico strengthen court systems, build resilient communities, and offer constructive alternatives for young people.
"And we are seeing real results on both sides of the border. On the Mexican side, thanks to improved intelligence and targeting, nearly two dozen high-level traffickers have been captured or killed just in the past year. On the U.S. side, the FBI just arrested the largest number of mafia members in history this month. And our Treasury has designated nearly 800 businesses and individuals associated with drug kingpins. In both countries, we continue to confront organized crime within our borders and across them. We still have work to do. I'm not going to deny that. But we are making progress. And President Calderon's very courageous leadership is one of the reasons why we are making some gains that are important."
You can read the full transcript of the joint press availability here. Read more about the Secretary's trip to Mexico here, and learn more about the Merida Initiative here.
Humberto P. in California writes:
It is great to see Mexico and the United States trying to work together to work out common problems.
JJ in Washington writes:
If the migration of 10% of Mexicans to the US, average weekly earnings of $40/week for laborers in American owned factories in Mexico, thousands of murders/yr in Mexican border towns, and billions in illegal drug profits are indications of successful US/Mexico drug and economic policies, what is failure?
It appears we are incapable or unwilling to even begin to address Mexico's economic demise and subsequent dependence on illegal drug income. These policies appear to be impotent at best or facilitative at worst. It is a shameful embarrassment. It is also shameful there is no overt recognition of this constant sad state of affairs or concern ever expressed in the media or by US/Mexican leaders. I suppose these failed policies can also be reasons why we are unable to formulate an illegal immigration policy as well. How can we restrict our neighbors from fleeing poverty and danger if our greed for money and demand for drugs contributes to their poverty and danger?


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JRB, a monogamous pal of mine, was musing over the nature of flirting in her monogamous relationship. She's completed devoted to his partner of four years, but she does enjoy a good flirt now and then. So she asks the poly audience–does that make her a little bit poly?
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When we started our romantic relationship, I no longer desired romantic attachments with other people. It's been like that for about four years now. However, that doesn't mean I'm dead. I do enjoy flirting with attractive, interesting people. I am always clear that I am fully committed to my partner but I think that flirting with adorable people is just a bucket of fun. (By flirting I mean the verbal dance that signifies attraction) I would be very hurt if my partner became romantically attached to another person, but I certantly don't mind if he flirts with someone else. I trust in our relationship and our communication that we both understand where the barriers are.
Here's my question: do polyamorous people consider flirting in this manner to be poly?
What do you think? Personally, I flirted like a maniac when I was monogamous. It wasn't because I wanted to be with anyone else; it was simply something I did that made me feel sexy and desirable. It still is, in fact. When I come back from a heavy day of wenchy, baudy flirting at a Renaissance faire, I'm always just a bit more randy for my sweetie.
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When Paris Fell to Nazi Germany, the British Responded in force by air. The German Retaliation was called "Blitz Krieg"
The most major Attack on record was direct on The city of London.
5pm black-out. The lights in London all went out, streetlamps, house lamps, car lamps. The idea was the city would dissapear into the night. the bombers would have more trouble detecting their target. It was enforced by law
6.10pm the air-raid warnings begin, and the Dean of Saint Paul's Cathedral was warned that the main Target was London, possibly the Cathedral.
Down the Road in Trafalgar a U.S invited Reporter was watching a silent Movie in the Cinema, he would be the first to publish the utter distruction of a Force not ever seen before. His name was William White.
6.15 Anti-aircraft guns begin to shell the skies above london.
But the first wave was only TEN Bombers. They were using a tonal system of radar. There was a radar that gave a tone out of London, and a Rader that gave them their own tone. When they were in the same Geo-location the two tones would become a single tone, that told the Bombers to go
Incendry bombs. These are small explosives meant to act as lighting beacons for the planes, and possibly cause fires. At this point it became evident just what the bombers were lighting up. Saint Paul's Cathedral. The Saint Paul's Watch went out on the roofs to begin to put out the incendries.
One of the Incendries bounced on the dome and became lodged on the dome itself. The Dome is not an easily accessable place for a man to extinquish a fire. It was begining to melt the lead of the dome, underneith the lead outer layer was a wooden frame...if the incendry penetrated it...but by the Hand Of GOD, the bomb suddenly became dislodged and crashed onto the Stone Gallery where it was extinguished.
At this point the Government realized that the Germans were going to do exactly what they did to Coventry. Hitler played Tit-for-tat. When the British drew a huge Strike on Munich, Hitler replied by almost flatening Coventry, and one of the Buildings which had been at the Heart of the Community and Target campaign had been the successful distruction of Coventry Cathedral. The bombed out Cathedral remains today as a memorial....right next to it is the Rebuilded New Cathedral. It became crystal clear that the Germans had decided to do the same with London, specifically Saint Paul's often seen as a major moral booster to the city and prominent symbol of the British Reserve.
Hitler hoped that this display would convince the British to surrender.
by 7pm 10 Thousand Incendries had been dropped on Fleet-street and the surounding area of Ludgate. This area was EXTREMELY flammable because it was where the newspapers were held. Before you knew it, fire was begining to spread in the alleyways surrounding the Square Mile. Three extra Firefighter divisions were sent to the area to support the already overstretched service.
Thirty Bombers arrived on the scene, these carried high explosives, designed to drop on the fires that were left by the incenduries. 550lb Bombs would land within the fires, in the hopes that they would continue to burn and become uncontrollable to the Firebrigade. Saint Paul's must have trembled in her boots, the Monestry of Old Saint Paul's Burned Alive in the fire of London.
7.15pm The Firemen began to lose control of the fires around the City, one by one Streets within the Square Mile were taken by the flames engulfing five story buildings full of newspapers and books
7.20pm The London Underground shut down. this puzzled the people in Westminster, less then 2 miles to the West, who didnt really know what was going on. This is a testament to the acuracy and also motive of what the Germans were attempting. William White tiered of his Movie and went outside to begin his report in Westminster Savoy. The Americans could not understand how the British in Westminster were simply living life as usual whilst the Square Mile burned.
At 7.30pm Englands War Time Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill got a call to tell him Saint Paul's Cathedral was under direct attack. "At All Costs Saint Paul's MUST be saved" Came the reply. Saint Paul's was now more or less enclosed within a ring of fires and still fighting incenduries that kept falling on the roof.
by 7.31pm the Bombs were begining to hit shelters, those shelters would collapse, killing the many people inside. Whole Families were obliterated, and three Hospitals were in the Bombing Area. Saint Thomas, and Guys being two. Cannon Street, Morgate, Waterloo, all major Stations on the underground were alight.
7.50pm. Firemen reported the wind was picking up, and this was making their job twice as difficult
By now William White and most of Westminster had come out onto the streets to see what the Bright Lights were. They hadnt realized just what a firestorm in London could look like.
somewhere in the region of over 120 thousand bombs were dropped...and there was more to come... and Ten thousand of them had been Inceduries
That's it????? What happens next??? How does the story end???? ;)
Man, that is devastating. I have just one corrections: Blitzkrieg (which means literally "Lightening War") was actually the method that Germany used to roll through Belgium, France, Iceland, Netherlands, etc.
William White decided along with thirty foreign correspondants had arrived for Christmas decided to try and get into the Square Mile. They were given access so that they could tell the whole world just what was going on. Perhaps it would awaken America, suggested William White.
Taxi and Bus services were still trying to opporate around the Square Mile
at around 8pm the Firefighters were told to abandon the city and save only Saint Paul's. By 9pm Paternoster Square caught alight less then 25feet from the Cathedral. The Guildhall caught alight, Saint Brides Church caught alight. William White was documenting it all. Buildings which had not seen this level of bombardment in more then four hundred years. The heat was so intense, buildings were begining to spontaniously combust
Then the Water stopped. The Watermains had been hit! The Germans had also planned the attack to coincide with the low tide of the Thames...when the firemen went to pump water, it was no good because the pumps would get plugged with silt.
by 9pm the firemen were recording a "Firestorm" the mix of wind and fire and lack of water turned the city into a living furnace. The furnace edge was 20 feet from Saint Pauls on the North, and West.
Then came the Citizens.
The people of the London Boroughs began to arrive at the Cathedral to seek sanctury or to help. They had walked through the burning night to be in the shadow of Saint Paul's. You see noone lives in the Square Mile, its all office blocks and Churches. These people left the safety of other parts of Lond which were not being attacked, and had to cross through the engulfing ring of fire. William White suddenly saw that British people can be courageous in both continuing with life despite tragic circumstances, and by braving the German Luftwaffe and journeying on a bizzare pilgrimmage to the threatened
at Midnight the one hundred and thirty planes (in total) retired back to france. But the firestorm left behind raged on. by 2am the buildings in central London began to crumble under the sustained weight of the firestorm.
eye witnesses tell of how uncanny it was that the whole city was laid waste except for one more or less completely untouched building. That of Saint Paul's sat majestically within the ring of fire she was unharmed and seamed to "float" as if "on the sea" except it was a sea of fire. William White returned to Westminster.
They thought it was over
They were wrong
The Planes had not Retired. They had simply returned for Fuel Then GOD intervened. The Second Air Attack that would have destroyed London beyond all doubt, and Saint Paul's with it. Was called off due to the bad weather, the same weather that bought the wind. Hitler went Nuclear when he was informed that the German Offensive against London had failed.
The Whole Square Mile, half of the Docklands, and most of the embankments had been obliterated.
and smack in the centre of the Rubble, Saint Paul's almost unmarked towered as if the only surviving building. The British People could rebuild the city, but they were not prepared to lose the very Heart of it.
The Blitz on a lesser scale contined in London for FIFTY SEVEN consecutive nights. In total the Building was only Hit twice. The High Altar was Distroyed when a Bomb came through the East End Roof. And the North Transept Balcony was Distoryed. That was the entireity
100,000 people were killed in Dresden as a response in one night. Following the same Germanic plan...except...Our Guys returned a second time after refueling. Hamburg was to Follow, and then a lesser attack on Berlin itself. Where Germany and England failed to Bomb a Country into Submission, less then a year later The United States of America joined the Allied Offensive and within Four years proved that it was possible when Droping two Atomic Bombs on two Japanese Cities, Japan Surrendered
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Man, what an icredible story. Stuff like this can't be written. I'm shocked that there hasn't been a major motion picture written about this. I'd pay good money to go see it.
Switzerland, Poland, Check, France, Belgium/Holland/Neatherlands Luxemburg
Dont think he got Spain, Not sure how much of the Baltic he got, probably all of it, because they were Aryan (Denmark, Norway, Sweeden)
Ive just watched an hour and a half episode about it
Its my summery of the programme if that makes sense
I LOVE Saint Paul's Cathedral, for me it is one of the Greatest Place on Earth....and GOD loves it aswell. HE Saved it.
The wind, the bad weather that stopped the German second strike, and the incendry that magically disentangled itself from the dome roof, protection from the fire, which it shouldnt have had. it stood next to the furnace for over 5 hours at a distance of 25feet.
It should have reasonably been distroyed. But GOD saved it. as the second verse of the National Anthem states
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Neighborhood restaurant Vareli is ringing in the new year with an old name and a more familiar menu.
The restaurant, located on Broadway between 111th and 112th streets, changed its name from Vareli to Domain in September. But on Jan. 2, it officially switched back.
As the restaurant's managers look to bring back an eatery with a more laid-back, affordable atmosphere, they are drawing upon the strengths and weaknesses of Domain as guidelines for the newly resurrected Vareli.
The initial switch to Domain in September, according to manager Rich Bill, was the result of changes in the restaurant's business partnership with the owner of Westside Market, George Zoitas, who opened Vareli in 2010 with executive chef Amitzur Mor. When Zoitas stepped away from Vareli, "we wanted to change the concept and the name," Bill said.
So Vareli became Domain—an upscale eatery with a Michelin-starred chef and prices to go along with that prestige. However, responses from patrons were less than positive.
"To make such a drastic change to the Michelin-starred cuisine of our old chef, we really, to be quite frank, got a lot of resentment and a lot of cries of bring back our restaurant,'" General Manager John Roesch said.
Roesch noted that Domain's elevated cuisine and prices weren't ideal in a college neighborhood.
"A big negative about Domain was it was really pigeonholed in a three-dollar-sign kind of category and it was over the heads of students," he said.
In response, the new Vareli—which will be run once again under a partnership with Zoitas—will include some old traditions. "Happy hour is once again a huge part of our business," Roesch said, adding that he hopes live entertainment and a late happy hour from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. will draw people in.
In addition, Vareli will incorporate some of the popular aspects of Domain, such as a raw bar and dollar oysters during happy hour.
According to Roesch, Vareli's new executive chef, Chris Abbamondi, is "taking the cuisine back to a more Mediterranean influence," which is described by Bill as "global comfort food—a little something for everyone."
Along with bringing back bar food, spreads, and lamb burgers to the menu, the new Vareli, according to Bill, will offer a selection that "will be about twice as large" as it was before the initial name change. "We do plan to go back to the price point where we originally were," he added.
For Roesch, all of the efforts of the new Vareli—and the renewed partnership with Zoitas and Ian Joskowitz—are a way to make the restaurant appeal to a wider audience in comparison to Domain.
"One of the secrets to Vareli's success was that it touched on all different demographics," Roesch said.
"I think we have a pretty good handle on what works and what doesn't," he added. "I think we've found the right formula."
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Skip to comments.Under Obama: 30 Worst Months of Employment Over The Past 25 Years
Posted on 05/24/2012 5:14:38 AM PDT by TurboZamboni
The federal governments Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes monthly tallies for the employment-population ratio. That stat shows something rather straightforward: Among those who are living in America and are free to pursue employment, what percentage are employed? (The bureau excludes those who are under 16 years old, are active-duty military, or are in the bureaus own words inmates of institutions (for example, penal and mental facilities, homes for the aged), from its tallies.)
Over the past quarter of a century (a total of 300 months), dating back to May 1987 and the Reagan administration, here are the 30 worst months (that is, the bottom 10 percent) for the employment-population ratio, along with the president who happened to be in office at that particular time (scroll down to the see the list):
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he ought to be ashamed
Is that BEFORE all the lies and data manipulation...or AFTER?
And during American Idol they showed the 4.5 million jobs created, private sector improving video several times.
It's all graphical data showing how Barry has lead us through the " Red Sea"
caused by Bush, and is delivering us to the promised land.
Closing line in essence " Why Change Now"
That is even WITH all that. Still that bad after they try to fudge it.
I'm trying to work on the math for that many jobs created versus new jobless claims of 350,000 or more every week since he's been president. Don't think it comes out in his favor.
Im trying to work on the math for that many jobs created versus new jobless claims of 350,000 or more every week since hes been president. Dont think it comes out in his favor.
have the same gut feeling . they are very good at giving data but leaving out
the counterbalance that would show a different story.
Just like the old clinton " I wasn't alone in the building " or " depends on what the meaning of is - is "
I think they site the BLS Bureau of Labor Statistics as their source on the opening slide.
I wonder why they stopped at 25 years. Should have gone back at least to 1929.
Obviously it is BEFORE as Idi Obama has an ad running showing a graph with magnificent job growth as compared to the Bush years.
Chihuahua (as in hairless) Biden even used the same graph to show all the job losses under Bush and how, before their policies took effect, it was still abysmal. But, boy oh boy, once their policies were implemented job growth has exploded!
4.25 million new jobs since DUH Stimulus!
Yes, but he is clean, well spoken, and has such a nice smile.
Probably should have been a parking lot attendant.
And don't forget Obie's main accomplishment re: the US's former status as a superpower.....
ending the US space program, much to the glee of China, Russia and our 'other' enemies.
Everything you listed are goals of the CPUSA.
The commies endorsed obama in '08 and are endorsing him this go round.
What's sick is that our country used to fight against communism. We lost a lot of good Americans in Korea, Vietnam and other places around the world to defend freedom and blunt communism. Democrats and Repubs had their differences domestically, but came together to fight communism.
Now here we are with a commie in the White House who is carrying out all the wishes and plans of the communist party of the usa with the full throated support of the US media. The same media that is protected by the 1st ammendment and they still can't see that their guy will crush them given the chance.
Yes, but he is clean, well spoken, and has such a nice smile.
Probably should have been a parking lot attendant.
I wouldn't even let him near my car.
The same media that is protected by the 1st ammendment and they still cant see that their guy will crush them given the chance.
They are Useful Idiots. Once they are no longer needed, they're eliminated.
Obama is almost finished fixing America.
You know turning it into a global social democracy that the rest of the world can be proud of.
You know the rest of the world who brought us systimatic mass slaughter and starvation of its citizens by the millions.
The same world that brought us slavery (not an American invention), no rights to trail, no freedoms. The same world who treat women like cattle and brought us sharia law, and forced abortions.
That world will be so proud of the new and improved Socialist America.
To bad many of same useful idiots who have their hands out today will be the ones getting their hands cut off tomarrow.
Yes, but he is clean, well spoken, and has such a nice smile.
Probably should have been a parking lot attendant.
He would be eligle for any job that doesn't require him to show his birth cirtificate, college records and or US Citizenship.
You know that is all Bush's fault, right? /s
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Obviously UNMITEGATED BULLSHIT!!
I figure he'd be a good flag man on a rural road crew.
Well here in Florida he could be a hotel maid, pick fruit, work the sugar cane fields, cut lawns, sell marijuana, and make a fairly decent living with NO PAPERS,
I figure hed be a good flag man on a rural road crew.
25 years? My guess would be more like 80 years.
My 84 year old father is a child of the Depression. He is old enough to remember how bad things were at that time. My father has lived a long time, seen a lot of things and still remembers them. I preface my observations with those factoids for a reason. My father says the current US economic and employment situation is the worst he can remember. The WORST.
If a 20,30, or 40-something says the same thing, I would take it with a large grain of salt. When an 84 year old says the same, I stand up and take notice.
It's all George W. Bush's fault/sarc
My husband is among the 'not-counted', laid off since early 2009. What a co-inky-dinky, just when O-BLAME-O took over and killed construction. Husband is a union tile setter and the stupid union still backs O-BLAME-O, go figure! We've lost tens of thousands of dollars..THANKS O-BLAME-O, COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!!!!!!!1
and don't forget BRILLIANT..a la O'Reilly...good grief!
John Williams: The Real Unemployment Rate: 22%−Not 8.1%
The fact is, we are sitting at Great Depression levels of unemployment, which hovered at one point at 25%.
If it were not for manipulation by the Fed (printing worthless money) and by spending money we don't have an instantly putting it "on the tab" in forms of Trillion and Trillion in debt, people would know we are only buying ourselves time.
This cannot go on.
It will all collapse - not sure when, but it surely will.
When it all does collapse, it is going to be a very, very hard fall.
Interesting; I've had a bit of an intuitive feel that this was the case. In some sense it's good to see that my gut was right... though I could handle being wrong in this instance.
When I was looking for a job a little over a year ago, things were so bad that I thought it was 'nice'/good when I got a hand-signed rejection letter, instead of just a "you are no longer under consideration" e-mail.
This time around it seems as though there's no rejection e-mail either, just a sort of silently dropping you from the lists.
The irksome thing is that I don't believe we've seen the worst of it; the way things are going we will be embroiled in a war shortly, or forever enslaved, due to "our" uncontrolled debt. (It's reaching the point the interest alone will be unpayable by the government, at that point all bets are off.)
The jug eared communist in gloat mode, gloating over how much he and his EPA have hobbled the productive white boy private sector (he likes only for the taxes he parasites from us) He is carrying out the dreams of his communist drunkard Muslim daddy. Every day he inflicts his painful inner drama on right thinking Americans. BTW same as his hulking manly wife does.
From Shadow Stats website (right on guy) who Glenn Beck has had on (I knew the source at a glance)
This is the most critical election of our life time IMHO. Even more compelling and critical than Reagan vs Carter.
We simply have to defeat and send packing this
Kenyan Marxist
...and all of his abettors and cohorts.
I pray it can be done in such an overwhelming fashion that the very name of Barrack Obama will have completely negative connotations for future generations, like Benedict Arnold, only worse because this man actually became President and was destroying us from the highest position of power.
In the future when someone does something to destroy anything good, or does something that results in massive economic ruin, I hope the term that will be quoted is something like, "He pulled an Obama on us," or, "You're nothing but an Obamaa and you need to be fired from this company or removed from whatever position of influence and authority you are in."
That is what this man richly deserves and I pray it is so.
Perhaps one day we can have a true full-blooded African-American as president who loves this country and does right and good by her. Clarence Thomas, Herman Cain, and others are the types of individuals who already fit that bill and would have my vote in an instant.
From your prayers to God's ears. I am leaving it at that because there is a war in Heaven and it just seems better this way
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Maureen Dinnen has been selected "Florida School Board Member of the Year" by the Florida Education Association.
Nell Favarato and husband Bob visited with grandkids in Massachusetts in February and going back in August. Their grandson, John and his girlfriend of several years had baby Aviendha in May, Nell and Bob's first great-grandbaby.
Judith Antinarella has just retired from the full time faculty at Miami Dade College. She had been Assistant Professor of Human Services and Addiction Studies at the college. Judith would love to see alumni notes from her other classmates.
Stephanie Rakofsky, SouthMiami Hospital's Director of Social Work, Care Coordination and Counseling has been honored with the Florida International University Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work's 2012 Path Award. The Path Award recognizes individuals in public health, social work and dietetics for their contributions and commitment to promoting and protecting the health of the South Florida community.
Brendan Francis participated at the first ever Global Healthcare Summit, 2012, organized by the Economist Group, United Kingdom. Brendan was among 250 invited Senior Healthcare Decision makers from around the world to discuss the future of healthcare. Dr. Francis was also invited by the Economist Group, UK. to join 150 global leaders in discussing the future of Africa.
Ruben J. Gomez and Marcia Gomez, 2000 had a baby boy named Liam Colin Gomez in January 2012.
Angel Velez Oyola, Director of the School of Theology at Interamerican University of Puerto, was awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa by the Graduate Theological Foundation during the GTF's annual commencement. This honorary doctorate serves as a recognition of the importance of Dr. Velez's work in continuing education and ecumenical and interreligious understanding both within, and outside, of Puerto Rico.
Queen Rogers-Paschal married Alvin Paschal III in December of 2012. They have four beautiful children together. Queen works for Broward County School Board and is currently working on publishing her first novel and screenplay.
Antoine Atouriste is a professor at the University of Notre Dame Haiti and a member of the Haitian National Anti Corruption Committee.
Ira Gonzalez, BS '01, has been appointed one of the new Young Lawyers subcommittee co-chairs of the ABA Section of Litigation Products Liability Committee. Gonzalez serves as the Deputy Regional Representative for Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas for the Hispanic Nation Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division.
Michael Ugarte MS '09, married Ashley DuFrene on March 22, 2013; "my best friend is now my wife and partner in crime." Michael is also the new Director of Stewardship at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Jermaine Rolle, a mental conditioning coach at Velocity Sports performance in Cherry Hill, N.J., has achieved Certified Consultant status with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, an international professional organization that promotes the field of sport, exercise and health psychology.
Nancy Clark has just had her second book published, "Haikus and Cinguains". The book contains photos that were taken during her travels throughout the United States and Canada that Nancy tried matching up with various poems to paint a pleasant visual picture for the reader.
Saskia Stamm has relocated to Oakland Park with her 3 year old daughter where she will be teaching for the German School of Ft. Lauderdale while continuing her master's degree with Barry University.
Joshua Jackson has been accepted to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA to pursue his masters in Motion Pictures and Television.
Lance Leider with the Health Law Firm delivered a seminar to Florida Hospital's family medicine residents and medical students in February 2013. The topic focused on types of fraud and abuse in the health care industry.
In Memoriam:
Cilia Vallejo Bach '51
Martha Suguitan Klingberg '64
Judith Brogren '62
Beverly Eberly '62
Alan Rene Turin '78
Mary Dwyer Honebrink '47
Nicole Hives '09


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10 Steps to Ensuring Success of a Core Systems Replacement
In the last few years, the number of insurers making "significant inroads into their legacy modernization system" and investing in a program of change has doubled to more than 50 percent, according to a new report from Celent. Data from a recent survey is then used to outline a successful path, including the following ten steps, for all those legacy modernizations and change programs.
The business must set a clear business vision and strategy against which to select the solution, and ensure that both internal staff and vendors are on the same page. This vision points to where to differentiate on vendor offerings, necessity, and relevance of the change program. Once the solution has been chosen, the business vision continues to provide this baseline future objective against which decisions can be made.
This program of change is being undertaken in order to achieve the business vision and support the company strategy. IT is an enabler of this new business vision but should not be the driver. This is an important distinction to how programs have been managed in previous decades, and equally important in the ultimate success.
According to Celent, this factor is often overlooked, and it is not uncommon to see IT departments well into a selection program while the business watches from the sidelines with no clear articulation of the new operating model. It is necessary to align business and IT early to ensure an effective transformation because the business target operating model drives the vendor choice and solution design. Then, throughout the transformation, the business must maintain a clear view of how the operations, process, and people should look like in the new world so that the operating model continues to inform how the solution is implemented.
The scope of a program office extends across
both business and IT. In addition to the IT delivery track, the program office manages the change as it touches a variety of areas such as broker, call center, underwriting,
and claim staff.
The program office establishes and implements a common set of processes and templates and is responsible for project planning, risk and issue management, change, and cost control. Through frequent and appropriate communication to project sponsors and stakeholders, the function provides an early warning system to sponsors and is able to tracks organization-wide metrics on the state of project and program delivery.
Replacing core systems has been described as similar to
the process of changing the wheels on a moving train. The CIO and the IT department must be able to articulate the case for change and to have the skills and knowledge to manage and drive this change in collaboration with the business.
Over a third of respondents to Celent's survey scored the IT department as good or excellent in its ability to undertake large projects. Somewhat encouragingly, only 8 percent of respondents felt IT was not up to the task of a large change program.
Large-scale transformation projects will require partnership with several outside organizations for their expertise such as program management, data migration, business process redesign, change management, etc. The insurer needs strong internal capabilities in supplier management to effectively manage these third parties.
One of the lessons learned by insurers that have completed their implementation of new packages is the negative impact of bending the package to fit unique requirements. There will be a strong tendency within the business to minimize the change and to replicate current products and processes. This could lead to increased costs down the road if further updates are need; this potential cost needs to be balanced against the value to the business of bending a new solution to avoid making certain changes.
Legacy systems that are old and need to be replaced have been seen to come back to life when threatened by replacement. Yet at the heart of this is the human resistance to change. When having to undertake a period of uncertainty to get the new system, the current legacy system can all of a sudden seem just fine. Pointing sponsors and business back to the evidence that supported the initial decision as well as the future value as per the business case will usually get everyone back on track.
Much like choosing a replacement strategy, the combination of methods will be unique and appropriate to each organization. It is important to be clear as to where different methods and approaches serve you. Do not allow vendors to dictate use of their methodology when its at odds with other partners, your goals, etc.
While business leaders need to have a strong idea of their wants and needs, Celent also considers it a "perverse tendency" to keep the vendor at arms length during the selection process, using the procurement function and external consultants to layer on a veneer of science to a process that is more an art. The report calls this tactic short-sighted. Also, knowing as soon as possible what the art of the possible is in a new system is well worth the extra effort of engaging with several vendors. During the selection process, this degree of dialogue will improve both your understanding of vendor capabilities, and the quality of the responses you receive to your RFI/RFP.


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Search Continues For Missing Man Swept Into River
Following up on a story from the Dove morning news, searchers were out at first light Friday looking for a man who fell into a roaring stretch of the Rogue River in the Cascade Range of southern Oregon.
Jackson County sheriff's spokeswoman Andrea Carlson says the
21-year-old man was visiting family members in the area. He was
with a group of about 8 people at a pullout off Highway 62 just
northwest of Union Creek Resort late Thursday afternoon when he
fell in and was swept away.
The river is very fast there, swollen with snowmelt, and quickly
flows over a falls into the Rogue River Gorge, a dangerous stretch
filled with boulders and lava tubes.
Carlson says about 30 searchers walked the river with powerful
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US hoping 7 sliding medals brings more momentumBy TIM REYNOLDS , Associated Press
Feb. 24, 2014 5:32 AM ET
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — An hour after his last race at the Sochi Olympics, U.S. bobsled driver Steven Holcomb stood near the finish line of the sliding track and started to take a look over the snow-capped mountains.
The team from the United States USA-1, piloted by Steven Holcomb, take a curve during the men's four-man bobsled training at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
The team from the United States USA-1, piloted by Steven Holcomb, take a curve during the men's four-man bobsled training at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
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Women's skeleton silver medalist Noelle Pikus-Pace of the United States jumps on the podium in celebration during the medals ceremony at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip )
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Erin Hamlin of the United States hugs her parents Ron and Eileen Hamlin after the flower ceremony during the women's singles luge competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. Hamlin won the bronze medal. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Gold medal winners from Canada Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse, poke their heads under the flag as silver medal winners from the United States Elana Meyers and Lauryn Williams, and bronze medal winners from the United States Jamie Greubel and Aja Evans pose for pictures after the women's bobsled competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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John Daly of the United States prepares to slide during the men's skeleton singles training at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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In short, he's eager to see what's next for American sliding.
After the show the U.S. bobsled, skeleton and luge teams put on at the Sanki Sliding Center — taking home seven medals, the most of any nation — he's hardly the only one with that sense of anticipation. And since the U.S. Olympic Committee takes world-championship and Olympic performance into significant account when doling out budget cash, chances seem high that the Americans might turn Sochi success into a springboard for the Pyeongchang Games in 2018.
"We can train as much as we want, but without the equipment to get into, we can't be competitive," Holcomb said. "It shows a lot and I think it's going to build a lot of motivation and momentum going into the next four years. It's huge."
For as long as anyone can remember, American success, or lack thereof, in sliding was always pinned on how the U.S. couldn't keep up with the rest of the world when it came to sliding innovation. Over nine straight Winter Olympics starting in 1960, the Americans never won a single sliding medal. They won two in doubles luge in 1998, and then came what was perceived to be a breakthrough — eight, on home ice, at the Salt Lake City Games in 2002.
In 2006 and 2010, combined, only three medals followed.
But with a commitment to technology — continued strides by the Bo-Dyn group that makes four-man bobsleds, much more specific design work on skeleton sleds, a big investment from BMW into building what they call "ultimate sliding machines" for the two-man and women's bobsled teams, and a major revamping in luge equipment led by Dow Chemical — the Americans medaled in every discipline at Sochi.
"The thing is, we still don't even know how fast these BMW sleds can be yet," U.S. bobsled coach Brian Shimer said.
Assuming the financing is there, the American teams could just keep getting faster for Korea — where the home team likely won't be a huge medal favorite like the Russians were in Sochi.
And for the most part, the U.S. stars of these games might just be hitting their peaks.
Holcomb has three medals now, tying the most of any U.S. bobsledder, and he plans on sticking around for another quad. At least two of his top brakemen, Steve Langton and Chris Fogt, have said they would be interested in continuing their careers. Women's luge star Erin Hamlin now has Olympic bronze to add to her 2009 world title, and it would be a surprise if she picked now as the time to retire.
"Luge isn't the biggest sport at home and we've never won an individual medal before," Hamlin said. "Hopefully this gives it a boost."
In women's bobsled, Elana Meyers drove to silver and Jamie Greubel to bronze, and they both expect to continue. Retired U.S. track and field star Lauryn Williams, who became the fifth person in Olympic history to medal at the Summer and Winter Games in different sports by teaming with Meyers for silver, is almost certainly done with sliding now after a whirlwind six-month career.
Lolo Jones, who helped bring Williams into the sport, might be back. And the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation is already getting besieged by applicants who saw how Jones and Williams came in from other sports and found success, so odds are the pipeline of available talent won't be dry anytime soon.
Skeleton will lose silver medalist Noelle Pikus-Pace, but men's bronze medalist Matt Antoine may stick around, as will Katie Uhlaender, who was fourth in the women's event at Sochi.
"We have so many great athletes," Pikus-Pace said. "America is going to have a lot to be proud of for a long time to come."
A new World Cup season starts in the fall, and it will start providing clues as to what the American teams will do. USA Luge expects that Hamlin's medal could be a giant boost. The USBSF has enjoyed four years like no other, and after six medals for their teams alone in Sochi, the next four should be even better.
"Seven medals in one Olympics," U.S. bobsledder Justin Olsen marveled. "That says a lot about who we are, and where we're heading."
AP Sports Writer Tom Withers contributed to this report.
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Hearing planned for Eagle Mine permit
By JOHN PEPIN
For The Daily News
MARQUETTE – Michigan Department of Environmental Quality officials plan to announce a public hearing soon on a proposed renewal groundwater discharge permit for the Eagle Mine.
Steve Casey, district supervisor for the DEQ's Water Resources Division in Marquette, said the hearing will likely be held in late March. A location is being determined.
"We're looking forward to a public meeting where we can answer some questions and let people know how good this permit really is," Casey said.
The proposed permit – announced in late November – was prepared by DEQ officials after an extensive review of the mine's wastewater treatment system and includes minor revisions reflecting water conditions at the site of the nickel and copper mine.
"As we prepare for (mining) operations in late 2014, we continue to monitor and protect the environment. At the heart of this effort is our water treatment plant, which has been in operation for over two years," said Dan Blondeau, senior adviser of communications and media relations at the Eagle Mine. "The plant ensures that water coming into contact with mining activities is treated before it's recycled into the mining process or discharged to the environment."
Blondeau said the DEQ requires the mine's groundwater discharge permit to be renewed every five years.
DEQ officials previously detailed some local conditions the agency is working to address in the proposed permit. They include:
A 38-day public comment period on the proposed permit opened Dec. 3 and closed Jan. 20.
Michelle Halley, a Marquette attorney who has worked extensively on issues involving the Eagle Mine, recently produced an analysis of the proposed permit for Freshwater Future, a group "supporting the needs of community-based groups and actions working to protect and restore Great Lakes land and water resources."
Halley was critical of the permit in several areas.
Halley said the mine has exceeded limits for arsenic, copper, lead, silver, pH, vanadium and molybdenum and the DEQ has taken no enforcement action. She said in the proposed permit the DEQ is now increasing the limits to the mine's preferred levels.
Halley's analysis also claims the permit limits allow "egregious degradation from baseline water quality," the "scope of monitoring and regulation is insufficient," the "DEQ continues to ignore its statutory duty to regulate surface water discharge" and that "limits on uranium and other constituents must at least match federal limits."
Casey said the DEQ will respond to Halley's comments "completely" as part of the public comment process. The agency will also respond to concerns raised by others who have submitted comments on the permit.
Casey said the proposed permit is protecting health and the environment.
Blondeau said since the original groundwater permit was issued for the mine, the company has collected additional groundwater data.
"The permit levels were adjusted to align with the natural conditions of the water reflected in the data. This does not change the quality of Eagle's treated water," Blondeau said. "Eagle's water treatment plant has had exceptional performance and continues to treat water to better than drinking water quality standards."
Blondeau said the mine tests treated water to ensure it meets permit requirements before it is recycled back into the mining process or discharged to the environment.
"In the event the water does not meet permit requirements we would stop discharging water until the system is adjusted," Blondeau said. "In addition to our extensive water monitoring program, the Superior Watershed Partnership independently validates Eagle's performance as part of the Community Environmental Monitoring Program."
Blondeau encouraged anyone interested in the mine's operations to take a public tour of the facility when tours are again offered next summer.


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A true DSU story of a collective holiday spirit of giving:
'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the DSU Administration Building, people were watching as the Adopt-A-Family crew loaded up the truck to disburse gifts to local school children. Folks were shouting, "I wanna be in that number with you next year—you can count me in!!!!"
Beverly Brown (right) is in her first year as the coordinator of the annual DSU Adopt-a-Family effort, succeeding Kim Cloutier, who spearheaded the annual gift drive for many years.
The new Adopt-A-Family Volunteer Coordinator Beverley Brown, Human Resources, enlisted the assistance from past coordinator for 19 years, Kim Cloutier, of Finance and Administration, and Dedine Couch from Student Accounts, to help ensure the needs and wishes from the children were met as much as possible.
There will be many smiling young faces opening up gifts on Christmas Day which otherwise may not have happened if not for the kindness and generosity of many.
Pictured in the above photo are some of the contributors: (l-r) Carrie Reynolds, Brandi Smith, Erin Abrams, Brenda Farmer, Henrietta Savage, Bryant Bell, Phyllis Edamatsu, Janice Hilliard, Charity Shockley, Vaughn Hopkins, Lea Prandeski, Jennifer Rickard, LaShawne Pryor, Tamika Farlow, Karen Purnell, Bradley Skelcher, Kathie Pringle, Ruth Tierney, Kimberley Sudler, Sandra Golson, Al LaVan, Jade Newcomb, Eleanor Wilson, Hope Jackson, Brandon Maddox, Stacey Colton, Jose Jean-Baptiste, Diaese Graves, Tracey Channel, Kim Cloutier, and Beverley Brown.
There is a host of others not pictured but who were very instrumental in helping make this community outreach a success: DSU President Harry Williams, Provost Alton Thompson, Exec VP Amir Mohammadi, General Counsel Thomas Preston, VP Finance Teresa Hardee, AVP Irene Chapman-Hawkins, Natasha Adams, Cassandra Robinson, Georgeanne Hayward, Jadeen Notice, Michael Miller, Vernice Oney, Stephanie Acty, Denese Lindsey, Leida Sanchez and family, DSU Latino Association, IOTA Sorority, DSU Social Work Club, DSU American Chemical Society, Michelle martin, Cheryl Lolley, Rachel Grayo, Desiree Barnes, Dedine Couch, Jessica Wilson, Linda Moody-Brown, Mary Flemming, Rozena Hawkins, LeFeisha Cannon, Olympia Friday, Kendrick Joyner, Rhonda Holt, Michellene Griffin, Nakiema Wilson, J. Lynn Iocono, AVP Erin Hill, Tiffany Trawick, Crystal Martin, Lakisha Thompson, Amber Gordon, Tonya G-Cardwell, Wanda Curry Brown, Shenequa Harris, Martha Hopkins and Maceon Battle.
Also, special thanks goes out to Carlos Holmes for taking the group photo and to Renee Jones of the Office of Sponsored Programs for providing the vehicle for transport of the gifts to the schools.


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Donna L. Blankenship
Donna L. Blankenship, 52, of 296 Winsor St., died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, in her home following an extended illness.
She was born Dec. 28, 1960, in Warren, Pa., a daughter of the late Garley Lee and Carolyn Crooks Blankenship. In earlier years, she had been employed by Loranger International in Warren.
Donna was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all. Her life was her family. She also enjoyed cooking, baking and sewing.
She is survived by four children: Carrie M. Soto, Sarah J. Blankenship and Jolynn K. Blankenship, all of Jamestown, and Justin L. Blankenship of Buffalo; five grandchildren: Ladaya R. Blankenship, Michael J. Blankenship, Christopher J. Rasmussen, Trent X. Harless and Carolyn R. Taylor; two brothers: Michael W. Blankenship of Tiona, Pa. and Garley L. Blankenship of Sheffield, Pa.; a sister, Wanda J. Blankenship of Warren; a sister-in-law, Jody Blankenship of Sheffield; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Angelo Soto Jr.
A celebration of Donna's life will be held from 3:30-7 p.m. Sunday at the Blankenship residence, 366 North Six Mile Road in Tiona, Pa.
Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army; or a charity of choice.
You may light a candle in remembrance of Donna at www.lindfuneralhome.com.