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TUPELO – Drivers traveling up or down Gloster Street may have noticed the dozens of stark-white crosses planted on the front lawn of St. James Catholic Church, and taken them for decoration. Or maybe a silent memorial to some anonymous persons of good will.
However, the crosses actually represent the millions of never-born U.S. children lost to abortion. They are put up each year on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and taken down in March by the Knights of Columbus.
"Sometimes we get calls for people asking what they stand for, telling us how nice we are to remember people who passed away," said Michelle Harkins, administrative assistant at St. James. "And we're like 'well kind of.' The crosses actually stand for those no one ever knew."
David Summers, president of the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic church's fraternal order, said the organization has installed the crosses annually for almost 10 years. Initially, he said, each cross stood for 1,000 aborted children since Roe v. Wade, but now there are not enough crosses to represent the true number. Nor would there be enough room to put all of them.
"The Knights of Columbus live by four principles: faith, charity, family, and patriotism, and being pro-life fits into all of that," he said. "We take a pro-life stance on every issue, including capital punishment, because only God has the right to create and take life."
Since Roe v. Wade made abortion legal in 1973, the Catholic position has changed only minimally, according to St. James priest Father Lincoln Dall. Having served in parishes around Jackson and Yazoo City, he has observed the pro-life attitude pervasive in many denominations.
"Southern culture, I think has a lot of respect for life. I find a lot of pastors from other denominations on the same side of this issue," he said.
Likewise, Summers said the Knights have received only positive feedback about their display, as has St. James, according to Harkins.
But one reason for that may be that until recent years, the display has lacked the banner that now accompanies the crosses and claims them for the innocent. Like Harkins, Summers said he doubts many people realize their meaning.
"The crosses are a silent message," Dall said. "They speak to different people in different ways. For us, it means we will preach the gospel always."
Dall said the display was not meant as a gesture of judgmental finger-shaking, only to prompt people to take a moment to reflect on the dignity of life.
Harkins said the crosses were far from condemnation, but were more an effort to reach out to women who have had an abortion.
"We are embracing them with love for their loss, and we are praying for them on their journey," she said. "Death comes quickly for some, even if they have lived a while, but it came even sooner for those children."


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The Return of Badr Hari: A Look at the K-1 World Grand Prix Finals 2009
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Imagine having a chance to fulfill what many have called your destiny, and to do so in dominant fashion. The only thing in your path is an obstacle that you were able to easily overcome mere months before, imagine you are Badr Hari in the K-1 World Grand Prix 2009. In 2008 the insanity, the rage that came over Badr Hari cost him a chance to actually fight and possibly win the K-1 World Grand Prix when Remy Bonjasky just wouldn't go down or stop throwing those flying kicks. In 2009 Badr Hari did everything right; he kept his cool, he destroyed everything that lay in his path, he put down old rivalries, avenged past losses and showed the world that he can be a mature, composed fighter.
Then imagine stepping into the ring to face Semmy Schilt for a second time in the same year, a Semmy Schilt who within the confines of fighting in one night tournaments was just about unstoppable. Badr went inkto the fight with two first round knockouts under his belt for the night, as did Semmy Schilt. One man was going to emerge with a third first round knockout and the most prestigious title in Heavyweight kickboxing, and in the mind of Badr Hari, it had to be him.
It wasn't Badr Hari's night, and the look on his face after the fight said it all; that he had failed. That once again, he got to the top of the mountain, and just when he was about to plant that flag and declare victory it was snatched from him. That photograph was captured by Daniel Herbertson for us at the time, and a picture says a thousand words.
Badr Hari returns from a one year layoff on May 14th for It's Showtime in Lyon, where he will fight Gregory Tony. We will continue to run down Badr Hari's journey that led to his one year hiatus from the world of kickboxing and why fans are excited about his return.

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Don't know if this has been posted yet, but I didn't see it anywhere. Anyway, here it is Power Rankings
Don't know if this has been posted yet, but I didn't see it anywhere. Anyway, here it is Power Rankings
F their power rankings......actually ....F the entire freakin media
Who give **** about power rankings, they are never right anyways.
jags over us? lol
this was posted earlier today...at least their better than foxsport's rankings, they have denver at #1
Oops...I didn't see it anywhere. I don't put much stock in these rankings either. They had us a 24 or something like that befor the preseason started, and some how we jumped 10 spots. We looked decent in the preseason, but certainly not amazing. Just something to pass time befor opening day anyway.Originally Posted by MadisoNxSurtaiN
better than starting the season in the top 5 and missing the playoffs....again
Tony Sparano is my Godfather
I guess they realized that we actually have to play the games first. Let's wait until we go 1-3 with Fiedler, and then let's see how they rank us.Originally Posted by Jets81
Yeah... is it just me or is EVERYBODY jumping on Jacksonville's bandwagon? I mean, what did they do to get so much better in one offseason? It's like, one really smart guy must've said that the Jags will do good, now everybody's like "yeah, how 'bout those jaguars" so that in the remote chance Jacksonville does have a good year, everyone will look smart and feel good about themselves.Originally Posted by spydertl79
Come forth thou coward king,
to fight with thine own hand!
For I would see thy craven face!
Those power rankings Suck, I mean look at Philly. I know they got T.O. but didn't anybody mention to them, that they lost Bobby Taylor and Troy Vincent on Defense. And they lost Duce Staley on Offense.
And they are ranked 3rd.
Somebody was smoking dope when they ranked these teams.
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Ok, well, I kinda dropped off the face of the earth for a while. I'm back. *shrug*
The company stuff is coming along nicely - Obsidian Consulting Group is the name we finally settled on, and that's all well on it's way to being functional. I've been looking at accounting packages and, while I'd dearly love to be using something we can hack ourselves, atm I need the crutch of something that's properly tuned for our countries tax system (and that our accountant doesn't go "ummm.... what?" when I mention ;), so I've stuck with Quicken. *sigh*.
Don't buy EverQuest - it's addictive.
Moebius is languishing atm - some amount of work, not much. I really need to attract some new developers to that...
Squid FS work is happening again, which is great :) Lots of fun threaded code with callbacks and interesting things - helps keep the brain alive.
Paid work - more organisational than coding atm, which is kinda scary from a consulting pov, but you get that. Hoping it'll all calm down again soonish, as I'm finally making the concerted effort to put everything in order.
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Libya: Humanitarian agencies to prepare for possible deterioration of the situation in the east
The United Nations, partner agencies and the International Organization for Migration have prepared the Regional Flash Appeal for the Libyan Crisis. The $160 million plan spells out the funding required for the next three months to meet the current and projected needs of people who have fled, and for other affected people in Libya. The Emergency Relief Coordinator launched the appeal on 7 March in Geneva.
The appeal is based on a planning scenario projecting up to 400,000 people leaving Libya - including the 200,000 who have left to date - and another 600,000 people inside Libya expected to need varying degrees of humanitarian aid.
As of 7 March, 218,010 people had left Libya. They include 112,169 to Tunisia, 98,188 to Egypt, 2,205 to Niger and 5,448 to Algeria.
The United Nations joint assessment mission returned to Cairo from eastern Libya on 6 March. Preliminary reports indicate that the humanitarian crisis is not severe in the parts of eastern Libya they visited. However, humanitarian agencies need to be prepared if the situation deteriorates, or if the state of unrest continues for a longer period of time.
Nurses are urgently needed, including specialized nurses to care for the disabled, as many nurses in eastern Libya were foreigners and have left the country. Residents have reportedly been fleeing the oil port town of Ras Lanuf, 50km west of Benghazi, due to fighting in the area.


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When they attacked us?
Terry and I were in Tulsa OK. on Don Yaw's farm setting up tests in preparation for the Master National. Stunned silence prevailed. We were fairly close to Tinker AFB and soon after we got word several AWACS planes roared off right over us- pretty chilling.
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You know how almost everything is a remix and there aren't any truly original ideas? Knowing this, that means that nine times out of ten your idea has been made. It won't be an exact match but it will be similar, like sharing the same unique selling points.
Because of this, one can get discouraged when looking up their idea when they see something similar has been done. Sure, this shouldn't influence them like that because your game is nearly always quite different than one that is quite similar. It just always gets me depressed when there is a game I want to make and I can play the same game immediately and dump my idea right then.
However, it could also be a good idea to look up your game concept because you can research if it's fun or not, how well the crowd accepted it, and what is good/bad.
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morning fish people,
i have 2 tanks, some of the bulbs are several years old, would like to upgrade/improve bulbs? the more i research/read the more confused i have become
on my 55 i have, 2 GE plant & aquarium bulbs
f40 wide spectrum in a shoplight
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h.g. in a 55 gal strip fixture.
all 3 are 4 ft.
d.i.y. hood coming soon.
does this mean i have 2 watts per gal?
on my 29 i have, 2 ECOLUX plant & aquarium bulbs
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in a d.i.y. hood. all 3 are 2 ft.
does this mean i have 4 watts per gal?
any suggestions as far as new bulbs go would be greatly appreciated.
thanks, DOC.
My understanding is that Watts per Gallon is a rather older method of figuring out how much light you need for your tank. It hails from the era of not having a wide variety of bulb and reflector types.
To calculate it you add the watts of your bulbs and divide by the gallons in your tank.
The best illustration of the differences that have happened is this line:
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What has happened in the intervening years is that we have improved our ability to get more light using less energy. You get more effective light out of less wattage. We have also learned about distance from source to substrate matters, as well as nutrient availability matters.
So... one method that is fairly reliable is you can get a PAR meter. This measures the effective light getting from the light source to the placement of your plants. OR... you can wing it and guess and tweak until you get what works for you.
Good info. Another tidbit on lighting is that you want to look at the color temperature of your bulbs. 6500k is the best for plants and best resembles the natural sun. 10000k is used for salt water but will be an algae magnet. No matter the fixture you choose to use, try to stay with 6500k bulbs. I find this more important than W/G.
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Ideally, look for daylight lamps. Big box stores daylight bulbs will be fine. Daylight lamps are available for the lengths you listed.
Daylight is generally defined as 6500K. Most of us would call 5000K to 10000K daylight - with 5000K being a bit reddish and the 10000K being very white.
My favorite lamps are GE 9325s which are all but gone from the market.


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The Fox News Channel boasts that it takes a different approach to news coverage than, say, CBS, NBC, or NPR. But it appears Fox takes the same approach as its competitors when it comes to fair uses of its news coverage in political advertisements: to try to shut them down using the Digital Millennium Copyright Act's rapid-fire notice and takedown process.
We often criticize DMCA takedown abuse here at EFF, but last week's Cryptome snafu highlights another facet of the problem: how a DMCA takedown for one item can result in the removal of lots of lawful material.
As we've pointed out repeatedly, poor design decisions in YouTube's "Content ID" system have resulted in over-blocking of videos that remix copyrighted materials. Today we got perhaps the most vivid example of the problem: the "silencing" of a lecture by Prof. Larry Lessig about the cultural importance of remix creativity. This is just the latest of many examples. We've been on YouTube's case for more than two years about this problem, and it's high time for YouTube to fix the Content ID system to respect the kinds of fair uses that are at the heart of remix creativity.
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The 'chirping' sound isn't that loud.
Not to be that guy, but.. I believe the first sentence is an incorrect usage of a semicolon. Should be a colon. And in the title, the word "Chipring" is misspelled. Sorry, pet peeves of mine.
As for the tweak: I can't say I'd find myself using it, although it's always nice to see a new, free, potentially useful tweak.
This "tweak" is for the super lazy. Just go to /System/Library/Audio/UISounds/ and delete or rename beep-beep.caf. Done.
If you need this "tweak", you have no business with a jailbroken device.
My goodness!! This review makes it seem like plugging your iDevice into a power source is as loud and annoying as a screaming baby wailing all night, or ugly roomates having really loud sex while ur trying to sleep! It's a freakin chirp! It has become synonymous with iDevices, and somewhat of an iconic sound. I personally would never want to get rid of it.
The main reason I would never want to get rid of the chirp, is due to how poorly the USB cable holds up overtime (Apple really needs to work on this), there have been many times my iPhone has lost its charge, and the cable needs to be repositioned, or unplugged, and plugged back in to resume charging. If my iPhone didn't chirp to notify me that the charge had been lost, I wouldn't know its not charging, unless I am staring at my screen all night. If my battery is low, my iPhone would die overnight, therefore my alarm wouldn't go off, and I would be screwed!!
Perhaps this tweak would be useful in very rare instances, when u cannot make a single sound, no matter how loud. If you could simply toggle the tweak on and off for these occasions, it would be a decent tweak.
Let's all disable the cool futuristic synth sound that we only hear once or twice a day when docking our phones. Let's also stop eating chocolate and playing video games and wasting time on these so called "vacations"
I imagine having a reaction similar to the Darth Vadar Kid (from the car commercial) when I get home from work tonight and plug my iPhone into its charger.
Some here are questioning why would you do this. I can tell you EXACTLY why this works great for me. My wife goes to bed about 2 hours before I do. Every night when I go to bed I charge my phone on the night stand. I have to always remember to put it on vibrate before plugging it in, then take it back off vibrate so I can receive emergency calls during the night if I were to get any. Sometimes I forget to switch it to vibrate and at midnight in a silent room that FREAKIN sound is like an alarm going off! So this works perfectly for me in my situation. LOVE IT!!!!
Even worse, the crappy phone I had before the iPhone would always beep when it was done charging. Which would usually be around 3am!!! And you could not turn that crap off! What idiot thought that was a good idea???
I think putting a toggle to choose which effect you want would make this better. Either no charge sound, no vibrate, or both. I personally hate the vibrating when it plugs in. Don't have a prob with sound. That's usually changed to something more to my liking with a theme or on vibrate.


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Chris J. Delicata from Malta is Vice President and a former Chair of the International Diabetes Federation Europe Region (IDF Europe) for the triennium 2009-2012. He has been actively involved as a member of the IDF Europe Board since 2003, serving as Vice-President, Treasurer, and spokersperson on discrimination issues. Mr. Delicata was also a member of the IDF Executive Board representing the IDF European Region and a member of the Audit & Risk Management Committee during the triennium 2009-2012. In 2009 he was a founding member of the European Coalition for Diabetes, a coalition of pan European organisations, and served as a Co-Chair during the period 2009-2012.
Mr. Delicata is an Insurance Practitioner by profession and is currently employed as a Senior Manager with one of the leading insurance companies in Malta.
He has been actively involved in the Maltese Diabetes Association since 2001 and is currently Vice-President of the Association. His eldest son Jack was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1999 when he was just one year old. This difficult episode in his life encouraged him to work wholeheartedly for diabetes. He is a firm believer in the rights of people with diabetes and takes a keen and active role in matters relating to discrimination, insurance, juvenile diabetes, political affairs, diabetes in disadvantaged countries and other related matters.
In 2011, Mr. Delicata was awarded the CIVI Europaeo Praemium – European Citizen's Prize from the European Parliament in recognition of his work to promote diabetes in Europe.


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Family: Anatidae, Ducks and Geese view all from this family
Description ADULT MALE Has green-glossed head and dark breast; both can look black in poor light. Belly and flanks are white and back is pale gray, palest toward front. Vent is black; note bright yellow eye. Eclipse plumage pattern recalls adult male, but pale elements are buffy gray. ADULT FEMALE Has mainly brown plumage, palest and grayest on flanks and back; white belly is seen in flight. Note striking white patch at base of bill. JUVENILE Similar to adult female.
Dimensions Length: 15-20" (38-51 cm)
Habitat Locally common. Nests on tundra marshes and pools, winters mainly on coasts or large lakes.
Observation Tips Easiest to observe in winter.
Range Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, Plains, Western Canada, California, New England, Rocky Mountains, Florida, Northwest, Southwest, Eastern Canada, Alaska, Texas, Southeast
Voice Mostly silent.
Discussion Bulky, robust diving duck. Feeds on submerged roots, seeds, and invertebrates. Superficially similar to slightly smaller Lesser Scaup, but size is not always a useful means of field identification. Head shape is generally reliable in relaxed birds: rounded in Greater, but distinctly peaked in Lesser. In flight, more of the upper-wing flight feathers appear whitish in Greater than in Lesser. At close range, black tip to otherwise dark gray bill is more extensive in Greater than Lesser (hard to judge in field).


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Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology Department Staff
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discussing mental health.
as part of the Peace of Mind Speakers series.
Counseling Programs
The faculty in counseling programs at RIC have been preparing mental health counselors in RI for over 10 years. You will enjoy our small classes and one-on-one attention from dedicated faculty members, many of whom are leaders in their field. Students who graduate from one of our counseling programs often go on to become school counselors, work in agency settings serving as advocates for people in their communities, or become licensed mental health counselors in the state of Rhode Island.
Counseling is one of the 30 fastest growing occupations in the country. Employment for mental health and substance use counselors is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2016.
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Program Description
- Licensure in mental health counseling in Rhode Island
- Continuous Program Evaluation
C.G.S. in Advanced Counseling
- Program Description
- Licensure in mental health counseling in Rhode Island
The Process of Becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island
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Admission requirements for all Counseling programs
Graduate applications are available here. Please see the Feinstein School of Education Graduate Programs website for a complete list of application materials. In addition to the materials listed, applicants to the counseling programs in the Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology Department must have a minimum of 6 credit hours in Psychology or a related field.
Counseling Programs Mission Statement
The Graduate Counseling Programs at Rhode Island College prepare professional counselors to provide assessment, counseling, consultation, and prevention-oriented services to individuals, families, and groups in mental health and PreK – 12 educational settings. As professional Counselor Educators, the faculty members of the Graduate Counseling Programs represent diverse training backgrounds, clinical experiences, theoretical orientations, and research interests. They model and promote evidence-based practice and the value of diversity in its many forms. The Graduate Programs prepare graduates to integrate theory, research, self-awareness, and clinical skills. Candidates graduate with the knowledge and skills to practice competently, and the ability to think critically about the systems and norms within which they work. Candidates graduate prepared to pursue licensure in mental health counseling or certification in school counseling. Finally, graduate candidates are prepared to be reflective practitioners who hold to the highest standards of integrity and ethical practice. (updated Oct 2014)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Objectives
The program objectives are aligned with CACREP standards and address the core areas of knowledge and skill development essential to counselor educator training. Our curriculum is designed to comprehensively address these core areas and to provide students with varied practica and internship experiences to help them translate their core foundational knowledge into clinical practice.
- Professional Orientation: To empower students in the development of a professional identity as counselors (Core Area 1; CHMC Area Foundations).
- Professional Orientation: To assist students in acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to practice according to the NBCC Code of Ethics, legal precedence, and other appropriate standards (Core Area 1; CMHC Area Foundations).
- Developmental, Social, and Cultural Foundations: To assist students to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions for working with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of racial, cultural, ethnic, experiential and linguistic backgrounds across the lifespan (Core Area 2 & 3, CHMC Area Diversity & Advocacy).
- Career Development: To provide students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for effective vocational counseling, understanding of career processes, and accessing career resources (Core Area 4).
- Helping Relationships: To assist students in developing a personal counseling orientation and style that is grounded in theoretical knowledge, evidence-based practice, systems theory, and attention to interpersonal process, and that is grounded in a wellness perspective (Core Area 5, CMHC Area Counseling, Prevention & Intervention).
- Group Work: To provide students with theoretical and research-informed approaches to group work, and to supervise them in their experiential learning as group members and leaders (Core Area 6).
- Assessment: To provide students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment tools (Core Area 7, CMHC Area Assessment).
- Research & Evaluation: To produce graduates who have an understanding of research methods, statistical procedures, needs assessment, and program evaluation and who utilize research to improve counselor effectiveness and client outcomes (Core Area 8, CMHC Area Research & Evaluation).
- Diagnosis & Case Formulation: To produce students who are skilled in diagnostic appraisal, mental status examinations, risk assessment, and bio-psycho-social case conceptualization, and are able to use these formulations to develop collaborative, evidenced-based treatment plans (CHMC Area Diagnosis).
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Folks, if you've ever known someone stricken with Type 1 diabetes, this should be of interest to you. Advance Auto Parts has been partnering with one of the disease's most active adversaries, the JDRF since 1994, and has raised in excess of $35 million to date.
Each year, we kick off our store "Sneaker" campaign, where Advance customers and Team Members can purchase colorful, decorative paper sneakers in specified amounts. Our recent store Sneaker campaign began this past August and ended last week.
We're proud to announce that this year's Sneaker campaign raised over $1.55 million! This is in addition to other charity initiatives and events dedicated to the cause.
Advance Auto Parts would like to thank everyone for their generosity to help put an end to Type 1 diabetes. Whether you bought a sneaker, or participated in the JDRF Walk, your contributions have put us a giant step forward in finding a cure.
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Q: What inspired this collection?
A: Hm, well I grew up by the beach so I just assume that I was inspired by the color of what you find at the beach. The blue and green of the ocean, the bright colors of surfboards and bathing suits and just a fun airy feel to it.
Q: What is your favorite project using this collection?
A: The Bloom Quilt Pattern is a pattern that has been in my head forever, but I wasn't able to ever make it until I had the right fabric. The ombre fabric in the collection is perfect for this quilt, so it's my favorite because I was finally able to make the quilt just like I've wanted to.
Q: What would be your collection's theme song?
A: California Girls by Katy Perry (haha!)
Q: If you could live in a movie, what movie would it be?
A: Um, I have no idea. I'm not a real movie watching gal and all the ones I like are "Mean Girls" and "Never Been Kissed" and honestly I wouldn't want to do high school again. Just saying that my life now is better than any of the high school movies I watch. Honestly why do I watch those?
Q: What do you get nostalgic over?
A: The ocean, summer, sunsets, laid back talks with the husband.
Q: What is your favorite TV show of all time?
A: Friends. Can you tell I'm thirty something?
Q: What's the strangest compliment you've ever received?
A: "You are unexpectedly hilarious." Uh thanks? I guess the boring looking shell is not a dead giveaway to the hilarity that is in me.


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Sarah Lenore
Sarah Lenore: 2008 America's Got Talent finalist, Sarah has parlayed her talent and celebrity into a career. Since the show, Sarah has been working on a new record with an as of yet undisclosed record label. She has been jetting between, Los Angeles, Miami and Nashville recording the new record which will be released before the end of the year.
On a sad note, Sarah recently returned home to find that her house had been robbed and everything taken, including her other guitars. Luckily she had her Voyage-Air Guitar with her on her travels and is grateful to have it.
Sarah Lenore Official Video - "If We Try"
Watch this clip of her playing a Voyage-Air at Hotel Indigo, Nashville.


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Madison development leaves bad feelings in neighborhood
Milwaukee-based developer plans to fix up south side apartment complex
MADISON, Wis. - A development deal that's moving forward on Madison's south side is still being debated after city leaders approved it.
The Madison Common Council on Tuesday voted 11-6, with two abstentions, to allow the renovation and expansion of the Nob Hill Apartments. The troubled complex is at 1108 Moorland Road, just south of the Beltline.
The approval came over the objections of neighborhood leaders, who said the plan to add more bedrooms would isolate more low-income residents in a place far from city services.
"There was a lot of posturing (Tuesday) night, that happens in politics," said Mike Mervis of Zilber Ltd., the Milwaukee-based developer. "But now, that's behind us, there's a chance to do something really good for Nob Hill and the city of Madison."
The Nob Hill complex has more than 270 units. Many residents testified before the council in support of the developer's plan, although opponents said that was misleading.
"They (the developers) focused their attention on divide and conquer," said Alderman Tim Bruer, who represents the area on the council. "They were able to promise garages and new appliances. If you've got a 1970s refrigerator and your car's got ice on it, this is particularly attractive."
Mayor Paul Soglin called the development deal "a victory" for providing affordable housing in the city, and said he was surprised about the opposition to the plan.
"It does something that we as government cannot do," Soglin said. "This is going to lay the foundation and set a precedent in terms of expectations in the city."
Madison Police Chief Noble Wray said at Tuesday's meeting that police calls to Nob Hill were "high," but Soglin said they had declined over the past three months.
Zilber developers would build a community center, add a playground and staff a social worker in the community to help adults with transportation and other issues.Madison development leaves bad feelings in neighborhood
"They told the city they're going to do all this stuff. Now it's up to them, and hopefully the city will hold them accountable," said Dan Kerkman, a neighbor who opposes the plan. "I want to be able to feel safe -- because whatever happens here affects everyone within a 10-block radius."
Mervis said he hopes to buy the property soon and begin the renovation in late January or early February. The first units would be available about eight weeks later.
"I think it's clearly 'all systems go,'" Mervis said.
Local And Regional News
- Family-owned business disputes child labor laws
- Memorial High all-school read sparks conversations about race, social justice
- DNR provides funding to remove lead service lines from homes
- Delavan man killed in motorcycle vs. tree crash, officials say
- GOP Legislature calls redistricting ruling 'dangerous'
- Crazylegs run/walk to close many downtown streets Saturday


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About Race & Human Biotechnology
Racist ideas and practices have marred the history of science, with low points including the eugenics movement and medical experiments on vulnerable populations. Public awareness and social oversight are needed to ensure that these sorts of occurrences are not repeated.
Today, some geneticists and biomedical researchers are searching for genetic differences between racial groups, raising concerns that these biological variations may be used to justify inequitable outcomes that are created by social, environmental, and economic forces. However well-meaning, this could lead to gross abuse.
Genetic researchers have been particularly interested in indigenous peoples. Their reproductive insularity has led to a genetic homogeneity that can facilitate searches for correlations between specific genes and phenotypic traits. Many indigenous people object to this work for a variety of practical and ethical reasons, including the patenting and commercialization of genetic information, the lack of fully informed consent, the potential for genetic discrimination, and the disproportionate allocation of public funds to genetic research rather than to direct health care and prevention programs.


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Conyers backs off probe of ACORN
Says 'powers that be' ended plans for hearings on group
By S.A. Miller (Contact)
Originally published 04:45 a.m., June 26, 2009, updated 11:23 p.m., June 25, 2009
Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers Jr. has backed off his plan to investigate purported wrongdoing by the liberal activist group ACORN, saying ?powers that be? put the kibosh on the idea.
Mr. Conyers, Michigan Democrat, earlier bucked his party leaders by calling for hearings on accusations the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) has committed crimes ranging from voter fraud to a mob-style "protection" racket.
"The powers that be decided against it," Mr. Conyers told The Washington Times as he left the House chambers Wednesday.


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I have read where a turkey may be able to hear it for a mile maybe even further. Will have to get back since I can't off the top of my head remember the exact books. I think Williams has it in his book Voice and Vocabulary of the Wild Turkey. Will ckeck and get back with you all.
A couple here said they use it and is an effective tool for taking gobblers. I admit I am slow but if the gobbler is using it as a mating call and the hens go to it which a couple folks posted, then why would another gobbler go to it? If the gobble is the challenging call and signalling hens their location are other gobblers going to the spit and drum to fight?
I generaly use a cluck to get them out of a strut, never thought of using the S&D.
I have tried those game ears and a couple others, I actually do better with out them since for me I can not get a good direction of the sound, it is distorted for me.


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Danyo Ilunga Fights On Saturday, November 3 In Germany
- Written by Rian Scalia
Danyo Ilunga is the It's Showtime 95kg World Champion and recently made his debut in GLORY on October 6 in Brussels, where he picked up a decision win over Ali Cenik. When Ilunga isn't fighting in the big shows, he's consistently staying active, fighting in his home of Germany.
Ilunga will fight in Germany again on this Saturday, November 3 when he faces fellow German fighter Florian Ogunade. The event takes place in Hamburg and is titled Get In The Ring.
Ilunga already has four wins in Germany this year, with the last two being in a one night tournament on September 18 where he defeated Wendell Roche and Sergio Pique. It's good that Ilunga always stays active. He generally dominates when he fights in Germany and this fight should be more of the same. Although he wins a lot, performance-wise he's inconsistent and these types of fights at least help him improve.


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|Bonefish, Tarpon, and other Obsessions Turquoise water, silver demons on the fly
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|October Caddis
Sounded like a great trip except for the drinking water. That's why they encourage you to bring large amounts of spirits to the island so that you can kill the bugs.
Was wondering if you had any problems with clarity on the flats? This time of year brings large south swell from winter storms 1000 miles or more to the south.
PS. How were the lobsters?
Nate -
Sounds like you kicked carribean butt! That's quite a trip report.
Salmonella! Wow, hope you are alright.
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XMAs Island
Sorry for the big delay in the posting, I have been 75 hours a week busy at work for the last month. What I learned from my Christmas Island vacation is when they say dont drink the water they mean it. Can we say Salmonella? Yes that is right I got Salmonella. It was only the last two days of the trip (and two weeks after that). The fishing was great I averaged about 10-15 fish a day. Most where in the 1-3lbs range but I had 2 over 6 pounds and about a dozen over 4lbs. The fish where not that shy. Any fly that was pink, orange or yellow they loved and they werent leader shy. What counted was the presentation. It is so important that you place the fly close enough to get noticed but not so close that it spooked them. Even more important, and this goes for all fish is that the fly has to move away from the fish. I also caught two blue Trevelle. They are very beautiful fish.
My favorite time was the day we went off shore. Caught about a dozen skip Jacks (just like bonita) in the 8-20 pound range and I had 2 yellowfin on. The first I fought for about 45 minutes and lost. I was using a 20 lbs leader with 80lbs shock, which serves me right. I put on a 40lbs leader for the second but he spooled me. Thats right I had a 12wt with a Tibor gulfstream with 350yrds of micro backing and I got spooled in about 2 minutes. That was a blast
I will limit my advice since I know their are hundred of web sites on the island to bring a good book or two and lots of snacks. Also bring stuff to tip the guides rather then money. They seem to like it a lot better.
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Boys of the Troop have heard it a million times.. " You know what Right looks like… "
This is a term I learned a long time ago.
We all know what "Right looks like" how we make it look right is what we are looking for.
There are a couple ways to tie a square Knot.. but in the end if it does not look and function like a square knot.. then it is not a square knot.. or "Right".
This can be applied to everything we do in life.
Scout skills all have a right way and wrong way.. we want them done right.
Living the Scout Oath and Law direct you to do what is right.
To be Trustworthy is to be one that can be trusted. That is what right looks like.
And so you can take each part of the Oath and Law and see what right looks like.
The way in which you develop your character should always lead to "right".
The Boy Scouts have given us a clear vision of what Right looks like. It can be found in the Scout handbook and at every Scout meeting. The Oath and Law paint us a clear picture of Right.
Mentally awake, Morally Straight, Physically Strong. That is what right looks like.
Trustworthy thru Reverent… that is what right looks like…
Clean in my outdoor manners, Careful with fire, Considerate in the outdoors, and Conservation minded… that is what right looks like.
We all know what Right looks like.. lets do it!
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Proctor & Gamble sells to Mars.
Proctor & Gamble sells to Mars.
I saw that. Interesting. They were apparently close to a sale to Del Monte last year. I guess Mars ponied up to solidify its position at #2 behind Nestle.
Funny how now something like 95% of the pet food market will be concentrated in two candy companies.
Interesting. Maybe we picked a good time to switch from Euk.
M&K's HR UH Tucker of Texoma JH
M&K's SHR Prime Black Angus
M&K's Miss Jessie Girl JH
Sir Jacob of Lakeview-Jake
Freeway JYD
Mike Whitworth
Big companies get bigger I suppose.
P&G squeezed all the profit they could, time to move on. Look for Mars to continue on running down the brands and find ways to recover the cost of purchase. It will not be pretty.
I like one-shot kills where possible and prefer to do all my hunting before I shoot. ..... Elmer Keith
I was an EVO fan until P&G took over, but stuck with it even through the recalls. Finally switched to Orijen recently and now I'm especially glad I did with Mars taking over.
"Power is of two kinds. One is obtained through the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent than the one derived from fear of punishment." Mahatma Gandhi
Non of the ingredients are even close to being GMO or the animals used in the products. 95 % of the protein in the food is from animal. The cost at least what I can buy is less expensive then Champion products and the ingredients are superior.
I like one-shot kills where possible and prefer to do all my hunting before I shoot. ..... Elmer Keith
I switched my Sadie over to Blue Buffalo grain-free a few months ago and, although it really is expensive, she has responded very well to it up to this point. Those of you familiar with my girl and her history know how prone to allergies she is, but this brand seems to be working for us...lots of energy, hair growing back where it should, "happy," and acting like a two year old instead of 9-1/2! Having said all that, it'll probably all go to hell in a handbasket.
Farmina is selling two lines in America, a grain free line with 37 % protein, 18% fat in a Lamb, a Chicken , Herring , and a Wild Boar
The other line uses ancestral grains and are 30-20 diets. All GMO and gluten free
Farmina uses a very slow cooking method which makes it very digestible . Each kibble piece is crunched by your dog as the kibble is large like it was 30 years ago. They use vacuum infusion to add the Vitamins and Fats which draws it into the kibble piece rather then just spraying as American companies do, That is after cooking so the Vitamins are long lasting not being exposed to heat.
But the ingredient sourcing is what is attractive to me as a pet parent. North America has become almost entirely GMO in feeding of farm animals. I suspect that is why so many dogs and cats are sick today. Also all the Pet food companies are tricking everyone with Yeast Culture and Peas because they jump the protein level without meat inclusion.
Like I said, I am only into the food a week, but my boy goes nuts for this food. It does smell like a home cooked meal. Time will tell on how it helps performance and endurance. The company also has a staff of Veterinarians and Phd's as it is not a small company like a Champion who has none. Farmina is a big pet Food producer in Europe. If you want samples go to the USA Farmina Facebook page, or on those links and use the contact. The samples are large compared to what other companies give you.
for Samples ... https://www.facebook.com/FarminaUSA
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Congressional Public Forum on the new U.S. Courthouse for Harrisburg
Thank you, Senator Specter, Senator Casey and Congressman Holden for the invitation to appear before you today at this Congressional Public Forum on the new U.S. Courthouse for Harrisburg. I apologize I am not able to attend this important forum in person.
I am David Winstead, and I have the privilege of serving as Commissioner, Public Buildings Service (PBS) of the United States General Services Administration (GSA). For the information of the members of the public joining us today, the dedicated and talented men and women who are GSA provide centralized procurement and property management agency services for the Federal Government. GSA manages more than one-fourth of the Government's total procurement dollars and influences the management of $500 billion in Federal assets. PBS within GSA is the largest public real estate organization in the country with an inventory of over 342 million square feet of workspace housing 1.1 million Federal employees in 2,100 American communities.
Our mission is to provide superior workplaces in support of the critical missions of our Federal customer agencies, while providing the most economical solutions for the American taxpayer.
I'd like to share with you today the design principles and guidelines we follow in selecting sites for Federal buildings across the country. Federal buildings, and particularly courthouses, are highly symbolic civic structures. They benefit from proximity to other civic institutions, often sharing common clientele, infrastructure, transportation access, and amenities. Downtown areas of cities are important, in large part, because civic facilities are typically located centrally in downtown areas. Each GSA office building, laboratory, and courthouse is a symbol of America's democracy, and a significant public investment that must contribute to the vitality of its local community. The location of a Federal facility is critical. Not only do these buildings facilitate important Federal missions, but they also demonstrate how the Federal Government can contribute to the quality of life in local communities. These contributions include:
- the creation of public spaces and plazas;
- the preservation of historic buildings and national landmarks;
- the commitment to improve environmental quality and energy conservation efforts; and
- the potential to spark economic revitalization of our urban centers and business districts.
We consider all of these factors and opportunities in selecting sites for courthouses. The site selection is a decision that recognizes balance, and in some cases trade-offs, among many component goals and concerns. Chief among these goals is facilitation of the work accomplished within the facility--access to, and adjudication of, justice. Of course, costs associated with real estate acquisition, design and construction, long term facility operation, and security are also paramount considerations, as is the potential to contribute to the civic and economic well-being of the communities served by the buildings we create.
We believe we can successfully achieve this balance in Harrisburg, as we have in countless cities and towns across the country.
Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Barbara Shelton is present with you to discuss the site selection in Harrisburg more specifically.
Senator Specter, Senator Casey, Congressman Holden, I thank you for the invitation to appear before you today at this Congressional Public Forum on the new U.S. Courthouse for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
I am Barbara Shelton and I serve as GSA's Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator. GSA's Mid-Atlantic Region is nationally recognized as a leader in integrated, team-based project delivery. We establish teams of dedicated people that include not only the GSA technical disciplines necessary for successful project delivery, but also pull in contracted technical resources, client representatives, and community representatives. Over and over again the talented and dedicated men and women who work for our region have successfully completed projects on time and on budget, delivering a professional project while maintaining a good relationship with the community and city. We care about the communities we work with, not only professionally, but personally, as well. In my own case, I am proud to call myself a native of Harrisburg; with many family members and friends in the community. I am a graduate of the local public school system, and someone who has lived and worked for many years in this community.
Joining me today are several members of the GSA Team working on the new U.S. Courthouse in Harrisburg: Abigail Low, Project Manager for the U.S. Courthouse project; Rob Hewell, Public Buildings Service Assistant Regional Administrator; Laura Stagner, Project Executive; and Tom Moriarty of Economic Research Associates (ERA), a GSA contractor who performed the economic research we will discuss today. Abby will join me in making a statement today; Laura, Rob and Tom are here as additional resources on technical matters. In addition, we have had 18 meetings and discussions on this project in Harrisburg since October 1, and we look forward to, and are all willing, to stay after this Forum to answer questions that members of the public may have about this project.
It is with pride that I note there are many successful examples of new courthouses delivered via GSA's Team process in communities across this Region including in Erie, Pennsylvania; Scranton, Pennsylvania; Camden, New Jersey; Trenton, New Jersey; Charleston, West Virginia; Wheeling, West Virginia; Beckley, West Virginia; and most recently, in Richmond, Virginia.
In each of these communities, GSA seeks to be an integral member and good neighbor. Through community partnerships, openness to the public, and location/design decisions, GSA provides multiple returns for communities and actively supports urban development. The specific community-based principles that drive GSA business decisions include:
Customer and Community Partnerships
- Establishing partnerships with local customers and community organizations to address mutual neighborhood concerns;
- Contracting with business improvement districts and downtown companies;
- Collaborating with civic advocate organizations at the national level;
- Contributing to the improvement of areas around GSA facilities; and
- Serving as a clearinghouse for good practices.
Openness to the Public
- Incorporating retail and other high-traffic uses into GSA facilities, where feasible;
- Promoting the use of GSA public spaces to host events, markets, meetings, and displays; and
- Meeting security needs in ways that remain welcoming to the public.
GSA's community efforts are not confined to building projects, however. To provide an enhanced educational experience to our children while at the same time responsibly managing stocks of no-longer-needed Government computer equipment, GSA conducts the Computers for Learning (CFL) program. The CFL program allows Government agencies to transfer excess computer equipment to schools and educational nonprofit organizations, giving special consideration to those with the greatest need. Transferring computers to schools gives students the resources to succeed - and helps to build a successful future for America.
The GSA Mid-Atlantic Region also provides support for our uniformed men and women, supplying products, services, procurement expertise, vehicles, travel and transportation, and personal property management. The GSA Express Stores program provides walk-in access to a wide array of products. GSA partners with our customers in the European and Middle Eastern theaters to provide this service for the convenience of our troops and workers abroad.
In addition, GSA has provided Federal agencies with quality vehicles since 1954. We proudly support over 75 Federal agencies with cost savings that are second to none. GSA's fleet includes automobiles, passenger vans, trucks, buses and ambulances, including a wide variety of Alternative Fuel Vehicles.
Turning back to the new U.S Courthouse in Harrisburg, GSA began its work on selecting an appropriate site in 2004. As part of that process, GSA has:
- Evaluated more than 38 sites in the Harrisburg area, including sites suggested or recommended by community members, local elected and appointed officials, and private investors;
- Conducted public input sessions aimed at providing factual information to the public and soliciting input and response from them, as we do with all our siting initiatives;
- Considered a multitude of factors, including each site's ability to accommodate the facility, the site's identity within the community, appropriate land use and community character, and cost and price factors, among others.
The first site selected for the new U.S. Courthouse was on property that includes the Cumberland Court apartments and the Harrisburg Friends Meetinghouse. Our decision regarding NOT moving ahead with this location is a great example of how GSA works with the community. The local community presented hard data about the lack of comparable housing available in Harrisburg to relocate the residents of Cumberland Court. Following this input we verified the accuracy of the data, and we changed course.
We re-opened our site selection process, reevaluated and updated our criteria, and expanded our search to include sites in Downtown Harrisburg. There are strong and compelling reasons to locate a courthouse in Harrisburg's civic and business core. In June of 2007, GSA announced two sites that we believed were viable candidate sites for the new U.S. Courthouse in Harrisburg: 3rd and Pine Streets and 2nd and Locust Streets.
Unfortunately, these two candidate sites generated significant objections from the community. We listened. We sat down with the City of Harrisburg to attempt to identify a site that would reduce or eliminate property and business tax impacts, and provide services and amenities necessary for Court operations.
The City made clear its preference for the site at 6th and Reily in Harrisburg's mid-town section. However, our review of that site found it to be lacking in the necessary amenities, services, and public infrastructure – such as parking facilities – required for a successful new U.S. Courthouse site. To address the City of Harrisburg's concerns over the potential loss of business and property tax base, GSA decided, with new technology developments in hand, to review the reuse of the site of the current Ronald Reagan Federal Building at 3rd and Walnut Streets in downtown Harrisburg for the new U.S. Courthouse in Harrisburg. We have determined that with new technologies our existing site is capable of accommodating a new courthouse, meeting all our operational and security requirements while continuing to provide all necessary amenities for jurors, visitors, employees, and the legal community. Moreover, reuse of our existing site will inject $157 million into the local economy, require NO residential relocations, NO relocations of existing businesses, NO loss of property taxes to the City, and NO loss of business taxes to the City.
At this time, I would like to turn the presentation over to Abby Low, Project Manager for the U.S. Courthouse in Harrisburg to provide you with more specific information on the project and the analysis we have conducted on the 6th and Reily and the 3rd and Walnut sites.
Thank you, Barbara. Senator Specter, Senator Casey, and Congressman Holden, I join my colleagues in thanking you for the invitation to participate in today's Forum. As Regional Administrator Shelton mentioned, I would like to provide you with an overview of the analysis we conducted on the 6th and Reily and 3rd and Walnut sites.
After unveiling the downtown sites the Regional Administrator mentioned in June of 2007, we once again asked the community for feedback. As the Regional Administrator also mentioned, we heard from local business owners, residents, and Mayor Reed about the concerns related to relocation of businesses, losing taxable land and disrupting the synergy of Restaurant Row.
Once again, we listened and we changed course. We conducted a preliminary review which indicated the site where the Ronald Reagan Federal Building is located is viable. On October 3, GSA announced that it would suspend the evaluation of the two downtown sites to begin evaluating our existing Ronald Reagan Federal Building as the site for the new courthouse while briefing US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman James Oberstar and members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation. Chairman Oberstar and the Delegation requested -- and GSA agreed – we would conduct a review of both the 3rd and Walnut and 6th and Reily sites. This review was to be conducted within a 90-day period and a report of the review be provided to Congressman Oberstar's Committee and the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation.
Since that time, we have been hard at work to complete that analysis, which includes:
- a new economic-impact report by a respected, independent third party,
- a further investigation into potential cost savings to the city and taxpayers,
- a closer look at security needs, and
- a fresh perspectives from Harrisburg residents and key stakeholders.
In the last 90 days alone, we have held face-to-face meetings with dozens of people in Harrisburg, including those who support a downtown site and those who support a midtown location.
GSA conducted a series of brand new studies for both the 3rd and Walnut and the 6th and Reily sites. The studies conducted include a market assessment and an economic analysis. More specifically, the studies included:
- Design studies (massing, stacking), structural study (re-use of foundation and basements), blast engineering, and demolition logistics
- Cost of parking garages
- Interim Space for the Courts (Market study, interim program, etc)
- Court Street appraisal
- 7th Street widening
- Relocation of existing tenants
- Review and update of recent studies
- Restricted Appraisal for Ronald Reagan Federal Building
- Updated Demolition Estimate for Ronald Reagan Federal Building
- Determination of eligibility for the Ronald Reagan Federal Building
- Requirements for non-court agencies and,
- Long term strategy for the Ronald Reagan Federal Building.
In addition to the empirical work mentioned above, the GSA Team wanted to make sure it had continuing input from the community. Over the 90-day period, GSA held 14 meetings with a wide range of organizations and 4 meetings with City of Harrisburg staff including a presentation from their midtown development partners. Included in the outreach program were community groups, business service organizations, non-profit organizations, local agencies, and others.
What did we learn through our review? First, we confirmed that regardless of the location selected, building a new U.S. Courthouse in Harrisburg will bring a $130 million investment into the Harrisburg community. In addition, construction of the new U.S. Courthouse will add a further $70 million of additional derivative investment to the Harrisburg area.
We also confirmed that regardless of the location selected the new U.S. Courthouse's design will meet the Court's expansion needs. The new design will improve operational efficiency, and provide secure circulation within the building. More specifically, the new U.S. Courthouse will have eight courtrooms and ten Judges' chambers, totaling 266,954 gross square feet (GSF) of occupied building and 19,350 GSF of parking for 43 spaces.
We confirmed the new U.S. Courthouse will be secure. The new design will assure three separate circulation paths inside the buildings to separate and protect judges, defendants, juries, witnesses and the public. The design will also satisfy the Interagency Security Committee standards for blast protection.
GSA contracted with ERA Associates to perform market and economic evaluations. ERA's findings are significant. In particular, they find that a single 266,954 GSF courthouse is not a retail market generator in and of itself. This is important because it means it will not act as an 'anchor' to new development. Indeed, the ERA analysis shows that even if 100 percent of the potential new U.S. Courthouse consumer market were to make all their purchases within the area immediately surrounding the site, only 4100 square feet – or one
moderately-sized restaurant -- would be supported. The 3rd and Walnut site, located in the heart of Harrisburg's downtown section, would continue to provide quick access to the many service businesses and amenities already in place.
The GSA Team conclusion following our 90-day review is: the 3rd and Walnut site best serves the Federal Government and the community, maximizes return on Federal investment in Harrisburg, and minimizes required local investment.
There are a variety of real benefits to the City of Harrisburg in locating the new U.S. Courthouse at the 3rd and Walnut site. In addition to the $130 million construction investment, there will be $27 million invested in the City of Harrisburg to provide interim office space for the Courts and non-courts agencies. Non-courts agencies will be moved to private leased space in the City of Harrisburg and will contribute to the local tax base. No additional community infrastructure, planning or policy is required with the re-use of the 3rd and Walnut site. There is no impact to local tax revenue.
Conversely, there are a number of problematic issues associated with the 6th and Reily site. Required community investment includes a 500-1000 car parking garage costing between $13 million and $26 million, commercial area support of $700,000/year for 7-10 years, and street and bridge improvements costing an estimated $2 million. In addition, removal of the property at 6th and Reily from the Harrisburg tax base will result in the loss of $36,000 in tax revenue per year.
As a final point, let me share some insight provided by members of the community we interacted with over the past 90 days. The GSA Team conducted community briefings, including one combined briefing with the Right Site Coalition and members of several unions. Individual briefings with business service organizations were also conducted. In addition, we commissioned a survey of central business district owner-operators to elicit their views.
Nearly 500 central business district businesses were contacted as part of the survey. Our survey research provider, Campos, Inc., spoke to 10% of the owner-operators in the Harrisburg central business district. Nine out of ten of those respondents were aware that the new U.S. Courthouse site selection process is ongoing. Nearly half of all respondents rated the general effect of the U.S. Courthouse location in the central business district as positive on the downtown area. In summary, while Harrisburg area business owners are split in their views on the best location for the new U.S. Courthouse in Harrisburg, nearly half prefer a downtown location.
Let me quote one Harrisburg resident who wrote to us to share his views on the best location for the new U.S. Courthouse in Harrisburg:
"Now is not the time to dismantle center city Harrisburg's critical mass; now is not the time to take away one of the prime reasons to locate downtown. Doing so would only make it more likely that the vacant lots will remain vacant and that the under-utilized buildings will stay under-utilized." – Charles Beckley, III, Esquire
At this point, I will turn the presentation back to the Regional Administrator.
Thank you, Abby.
Senator Specter, Senator Casey and Congressman Holden, the analysis we have conducted over the past 90 days, along with the information we have collected and reviewed and shared with the public since 2005, demonstrate that the 3rd and Walnut site is the best location for the U.S. Courthouse in Harrisburg. Let me reiterate something I previously stated in public on this matter: The men and women of GSA are doing what has been asked of us – and doing it in good faith. GSA has a solid track record of working with local communities to find a solution that works best for all parties. We have done it in many other communities, and we remain confident we can do the same in Harrisburg.
On behalf of the members of the GSA Team with us today and all of the dedicated men and women working on this project, I thank you again for the opportunity to present to you today. We are prepared to answer any questions you may have. I look forward to continuing our collaboration to site, construct and open a new U.S. Courthouse that every single member of the Harrisburg community can be proud of.


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Binghamton University Philanthropy Incubator award ceremony
BINGHAMTON, NY -- The newly formed Binghamton University Philanthropy Incubator will announce the first round of grant recipients at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the University Downtown Center. The Incubator will award over $12,000 to local nonprofit agencies during a ceremony, which will recognize all of the award recipients as well as acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all involved with the project.
Agencies that qualified for funding, submitted proposals in March. They were expected to meet various qualifications for the grant and serve as a field placement for a Masters in Social Work student or as an internship site for Masters in Public Administration students during the past twelve months.
The Philanthropy Incubator, which is funded by the Campus Compact and Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, is a mechanism to teach students in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs about philanthropy. Under the direction of MPA faculty member David Campbell, students designed and implemented the grant making process, as well as raised funds to support the project.
Last semester, students laid a foundation for the Incubator and made recommendations regarding mission, strategy, revenue generation and organizing structure. This semester, students built on that foundation and worked towards the long-term sustainability of the project.
For more information visit http://ccpa.binghamton.edu/academics/mpa/incubator.html
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Let's take a walk down hypothetical avenue: You are sleeping soundly in your bedroom in the spacious and surprisingly unaffordable new Downtown lofts. Suddenly your cocker spaniel begins to paw at you and whine. As you wake, you think, "That's strange, Buster usually doesn't bother me at this hour. Is there a midnight prowler outside?"
It's then that you feel the rumbling under your feet. Your nightstand begins to dance like R2D2, and the mirror on your wall crashes to the floor, shattering into hundreds of jagged shards, each of them reflecting your horrified image back to you. That's seven years bad luck, starting this second.
"The Rail Runner doesn't run this late," you realize. "It barely even runs at all." Your mind races to explain this wholly unfamiliar sensation as you get out of bed to look out your large picture window. What could it be?
At that moment, the window shakes out of its frame, fracturing into 20 dagger-like fragments that plunge into your pajama-covered body, slicing your skin, your muscles, your organs.
Bleeding, disoriented and in terrible pain, you stumble away from the now empty window frame. The cool midnight air enters your loft, a strangely welcome sensation. In the distance, you can hear a chorus of car and fire alarms. You collapse on your back, near your bookcase, and then everything goes black. Next you wake to the sound of screaming. Your blurry vision clears to reveal your unanchored heavy bookcase has fallen on your legs. A sick sensation washes over you as you realize that the screaming is coming from you! As you drift back into unconsciousness, you whisper regretfully to yourself, "If only … I'd been … more … prepared … for … the earthquake."
Do you know what to do when the earthquake hits our city? The best weapon with which to arm yourself is knowledge, and we'll get to that, but let's back up a bit: Is there really any reason to believe that a destructive event like this would actually happen in Albuquerque? As you read on, you will find, sadly, that the answer is a resounding "yes."
Long ago, when single-celled organisms roamed the Earth, in the same location where Albuquerque exists today, geological processes were set in motion deep within the planet, leading up to what we have on our smooth mammalian hands today: A cauldron of trouble a-brewin'. Yes, we cruise down old Route 66 in our Chrysler LeBarons thinking everything is A-OK, but few of us consider the geological threats taunting us from below. We can only imagine how the Earth trembled millions of years ago, or how it will soon tremble again.
Fred Lawrence, a rock scientist, also called a "geologist," at the University of New Mexico, is a person in the know regarding our tumultuous geological past and our troubling future. "We know from the rocks at the crest that Albuquerque was once at, or below, sea level. Over time, the Western U.S. has been uplifted to over a mile above sea level, some mountains are almost 2.5 miles above sea level. To do this takes a lot of energy over a long period of time. Since then, entire mountain ranges have come and gone, and trying to understand how and why this happened is captivating. What makes New Mexico so nice for this is the exposure. Unlike Pennsylvania, in New Mexico you can actually see the rocks, and the rocks tell stories."
This story tells the tale of ominous geological activities, and of a very near future when massive upheavals, marked by terrible volcanoes and hyper-jiggly earthquakes, will return to this land and bring the city of Albuquerque to its quivering knees.
"In all seriousness, the U.S. Geological Survey considers Central New Mexico, namely along a feature called the Rio Grande Rift, to have a reasonable risk of earthquakes," says Professor Lawrence. "Since about 2 million years ago, the state has been relatively quiet. However, there are still many small earthquakes, particularly around Socorro. In the early '70s, the West Mesa was rocked by a magnitude-6 earthquake: Many goats and chickens were lost."
Will there be another earthquake? "Yes," says the Professor. "Can we predict it? No."
The Rio Grand Rift, which extends from Central New Mexico to Central Colorado, is a regional tectonic feature wherein the ground is pulled apart while a chunk of land sinks into the Earth. "As the crust pulls apart," says Lawrence, "the reduced pressure at great depth results in a lower melting temperature for the mantle, which then melts, and following an earthquake, the magma may be able to escape to the surface. With time, the Southwest U.S. will continue to extend, and the Rift will likely continue along with it. This in turn means we will, for the foreseeable future, have earthquakes and possibly active volcanoes."
Oh, shit.
When we Albuquerqueans look to the west, what do we see? The Albuquerque Volcanoes (the largest of which some like to call "Maneater"1), threatening to vaporize our citizens and turn our city into a pool of molten lava. The last eruption was roughly 150,000 years ago, which is only one millisecond ago in geological time2. "This event was a fissure eruption that produced the volcanoes visible on our skyline," says Lawrence, "and the West Mesa escarpment through Petroglyph National Monument. Since then nothing much has happened; there has been some erosion of the original cinder cones, but otherwise, quiet ... perhaps a little too quiet."
According to Professor Lawrence, the state's largest magma pool3 is located 10 kilometers below the surface of Socorro. While the Albuquerque Volcanoes are considered to be dormant, he says there are rumors that Socorro's magma pools extend to our volcanoes via some linear feature. This would mean the Albuquerque Volcanoes could potentially become active. Let's assume this is true. What would happen?
Well, Rio Rancho would be in trouble, that's for sure. Is that actually a problem, though? "I have always wanted to see Rio Rancho be covered by flood basalts4 from a fissure eruption," says Lawrence. So have we, Professor, so have we.
"Unzip the old fault line that underlies the Albuquerque Volcanoes, and we could have another fissure eruption," he continues. "It would likely last for days, possibly months. So much for all that cheap land."
"Wow," you say, "that's heavy. What can I do to protect myself and my family?"
The best way to protect yourself from the dangers of earthquakes is to be prepared. First, stock up on supplies such as a battery-operated radio with extra batteries, a flashlight, bottled water (sparkling or still), at least two weeks worth of food, tools, a shotgun with plenty of shells for home protection or foraging, blankets and pillows, a first aid kit, a pint of whiskey5 and, most importantly, a positive attitude. Store these supplies in a cool dry place (the same place you put your potatoes) or an earthquake-proof trunk. Next, take a long look at your house and ask, "Is this place earthquake-safe?" A good way to find out is to grab your nearest bookshelf and shake it violently. Anything that falls off and breaks should not have been placed where it was. Try setting heavier books and objects on lower shelves or on the ground. Lock up small breakable items in secure cabinets, and be sure that any hanging mirrors or pictures are nowhere near any place that people generally congregate in your home. The next step is to educate yourself on how to turn off all the gas and water valves in your house. Be sure to practice as sometimes these valves can be sticky or confusing.
If you are indoors when the big one hits, quickly find cover under a strong desk, a strong table or a strong man. Avoid going near any windows, hanging pictures, mirrors or gigantic chandeliers. If you are outside, move quickly away from any tall buildings or tall people as either of these things could topple over onto you and kill you. Also avoid standing under power lines or large trees. Those who are driving should come to a smooth, controlled stop and wait for the shaking to cease6.
The first few minutes following the quake should be spent turning off gas and water, unplugging appliances and dipping into the whiskey. It's important to note that, contrary to popular belief, the most dangerous part of the earthquake is not the initial violent shakes, but the hours and days after a major quake has hit. It is during this time that our city could be rocked with devastating aftershocks (not just the physical earth tremblers, but the emotional aftershocks of having braved such a traumatic experience), freezing avalanches of regret, wave upon wave of Poseidon's Wrath (tsunamis) and, most tragically, the rebirth of Maneater.
Preparing for the volcano is similar too preparing for the great quake, just add disposable gas masks for everybody in the family. During the eruption, take note of where you are in relation to the volcano as dangers change according to proximity. If you find yourself very close to the awakened fire beast, beware of hot lava, mudslides and pyroclastic flow7. It is best to have an escape route planned, hopefully to higher ground. However, if you are trapped inside, close all windows and doors and bring pets in with you. Those caught outdoors should seek shelter inside or, failing that, curl up into a ball to protect their heads from falling rocks (this safety system also "works" for bear attacks). If you find yourself far away from the eruption, you are not out of harm's way: Giant boulders can be shot many miles from the central eruption point of a volcano, so seek shelter indoors or keep looking up. Be sure to wear long sleeves, goggles and your disposable gas mask to protect yourself from raining ash, and don't stay in one place too long, lest you get buried.
Now, go to sleep. The next time you wake in the middle of the night, you will be armed with knowledge, and thus prepared for the Earth's violent revolt. Good luck, little Albuquerqueans. You're in our prayers.
1. The song by Hall and Oates is actually about the Albuquerque Volcanoes.
2. Geological time is measured in the time frame of one calendar year—that is, one calendar year equals the entire span of Earth's existence. For example, the Laramide orogeny (see time line) took place between 70 and 35 million years ago, which would be 3 to 6 days ago in relation to our planet's entire history.
3. Magma is molten rock below the Earth's surface. Lava is molten rock released above the Earth's surface by an eruption.
4. This is a large eruption that covers a substantial area of land.
5. Your whiskey should be clearly labeled "in case of earthquake."
6. Those who find themselves on a bridge or freeway overpass should drive like hell until no longer on these places. I mean, can you imagine how ridiculous it would be to stop on a bridge? Those things always collapse. Yikes. The best bet is probably just to avoid those places altogether.
7. These will be a real threat if the proper citizen sacrifices to Maneater do not take place.


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