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NRO Falsely Accuses Nominee Perez Of A "Double Standard" For Lack of Conservatives in Civil Rights Division
National Review Online misrepresented the conclusions of a recent Department of Justice (DoJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report on current hiring practices in the department's Voting Section in order to join the right-wing assault on the Labor Secretary nomination of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Thomas Perez.
NRO's aversion to the effective enforcement of civil rights law is well-established and the outlet's wish that precedent in this area is overturned has been repeatedly stated. In addition to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act [1] and affirmative action [2], NRO has also expressed its dislike [3] for the currently constitutional "disparate impact" doctrine. This doctrine proves impermissible discrimination against protected groups by demonstrating the disproportionate effects of challenged policies and laws, an evidence-based approach that has drawn the NRO's particular ire [4] in the area of fair housing [5]. A recent NRO post [6] attempted to recycle these attacks as new ones on Perez by observing not many conservatives go to work for DoJ's Civil Rights Division (CRD).
The NRO accuses [6] Perez of dismissing the fact that not enough conservatives serve in the Voting Section - a "disparate impact" - even though Perez enforces "disparate impact" law against banks that impermissibly discriminated against communities of color.
The OIG report referenced by the NRO as evidence for its accusation re-confirmed that under the George W. Bush administration, hiring and retention practices in the CRD were wildly politicized and intentionally discriminated [7] against attorneys considered "liberal." Under Perez's Bush-era predecessor, Bradley Schlozman, two internal investigations and multiple reports concluded that in addition to favoring conservative credentials over merit, "liberal" applicants and employees were intentionally discriminated against. From the OIG report [8]:
This statistical evidence [of "politicized hiring" "in violation of federal law and Department policy"] was supported by extensive e-mails documenting Schlozman's preference for hiring conservative attorneys and his desire to marginalize attorneys he perceived to be liberal or move them out of the Sections he was supervising. These e-mails included discussions about personnel in the Voting Section. For example, in an e-mail on July 15, 2003, to a former colleague, Schlozman wrote, "I too get to work with mold spores, but here in Civil Rights, we call them Voting Section attorneys." As part of the same e-mail exchange, on July 16, 2003, Schlozman wrote, "My tentative plans are to gerrymander all of those crazy libs right out of the section."
In contrast, the OIG report definitively found that under Perez, a "review of thousands of internal CRT documents, including e-mails, hand-written notes, and interviews of CRT staff who participated in the selection of the Voting Section's experienced attorneys did not reveal that CRT staff allowed political or ideological bias to influence their hiring decisions." Nevertheless, few conservatives were hired.
It was this disparity - that the OIG confirmed was not the result of intentional discrimination - that NRO claims Perez ignored.
But, as explained in the OIG report and Perez's response to it, by "justif[ying] the resulting skew [6]," Perez was not improperly dismissing concerns about a lack of conservatives serving in the CRD or dismissing this "disparate impact." He was instead providing a permissible reason for the skew, a standard defense [9] against allegations of impermissible discrimination based on "disparate impact" findings.
For example, in the fair housing "disparate impact" violations that NRO complained about in previous posts [5], defendants could have countered the statistical findings of the disparity, despite its negative effect on borrowers of color. As explained in American Banker [10] by George Washington University Professor of Public Policy and Administration Gregory D. Squires, "practices having a negative impact on racial minorities and other protected classes are fully in compliance if they serve a significant business objective and no less discriminatory alternative is available to serve that interest." The banks who settled their "disparate impact" violations apparently couldn't meet this standard.
Conversely, the permissible reason proffered by the CRD under Perez for the "disparate impact" against conservatives in the Voting Section was accepted by the OIG as legitimate. As the OIG concluded [8]:
[T]he primary criterion used by the Voting Section hiring committee in assessing the qualifications of applicants, namely prior voting litigation experience, resulted in a pool of select candidates that was overwhelmingly Democratic/liberal in affiliation. We were told that few if any conservative organizations provide voting rights experience to their employees, which could have contributed to this effect. We found that prior voting litigation experience was a reasonable criterion to use.
In light of this observed "disparate impact," a valid reason for the disparity was given. This is how the doctrine is meant to work.
The OIG did suggest that because so few conservatives have civil rights experience, perhaps the CRD should stop relying on "general civil rights/public interest" and the "demonstrated interest in the enforcement of civil rights laws" as hiring criteria in the future, so as to reduce the skew (a disparity determined to be perfectly legitimate). Perez rejected this suggestion and offered another valid defense for the disparity: "we believe that it is appropriate in selecting attorneys for litigating positions in the Civil Rights Division to consider whether applicants have experience with and a demonstrated interest in civil rights litigation" (Appendix A [8]). Again, whether or not the OIG accepts this rationale, this is another example of Perez properly using the defense component of the "disparate impact" doctrine.
It's clear the NRO doesn't like the "disparate impact" doctrine that Perez has so effectively used on behalf of communities of color against voter suppression and fair housing violations [11]. It's also clear that NRO really doesn't like [12] Perez. However, accusing Perez of a "double standard" and commenting "what's ironic about Perez's dismissal of 'disparate impact' concerns in this context is that he has gone to great lengths to protect this same theory regarding fair-housing laws" is incoherent.
After the Schlozman ideologues left, the return to "merit system principles" in the Civil Rights Division not only yielded few conservative hires, not many conservatives applied. Ultimately, this is a reflection of a conservative problem - not a Perez one.
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VATICAN CITY - Roman Catholic cardinals will start their conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict on March 12, the Vatican said on Friday, with no clear favorite to take charge of the troubled Church.
Benedict's surprise abdication last month has already brought most of the world's cardinals to the Vatican for discussions on the problems facing the 1.2 billion-member Church, and to decide on the profile of the man they want to lead them.
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The cardinals are likely to hold just one ballot on the first day and up to four ballots each day thereafter. Benedict was elected in barely 24 hours in 2005. His predecessor, John Paul II, became pope after eight rounds of voting spread over three days in the 1978 conclave.
The cardinals have made clear they want another quick conclave this time to make sure they can all return to their dioceses in time to lead Easter celebrations - the most important event in the Roman Catholic calendar.
"It's been 10 days since I left the archdiocese, and as the old song goes, 'I wanna go home!'" U.S. Cardinal Timothy Dolan said in a blog on Friday.
Cardinals were in the past locked into areas around the Sistine Chapel, famed for its Michelangelo frescoes, and not allowed out until they had chosen a new pontiff.
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Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said on Friday the cardinal electors would draw lots to see which rooms they would sleep in, with all external contact, including emails and telephone calls, forbidden.
Jamming devices will also be installed around the Sistine Chapel and the hotel to stop outsiders eavesdropping and to prevent mobile phone usage in the area.
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TSA Detains Young Mother Over Breast Milk
posted at 1:32 pm on December 5, 2010 by Howard Portnoy
Someone needs to feed Transportation Security Administration chief John Pistole a reality sandwich. His presumption that the conversation over the invasive screening techniques used by his agency would become yesterday's news after Thanksgiving reveals how out of touch he is.
Part of the problem for Pistole and the TSA going forward is that, despite the lack of ugly incidents attending the Thanksgiving rush, the majority of Americans have yet to experience the TSA's warm hospitality at airport checkpoints. The Christmas holidays just a few weeks off will bring a whole new round of opportunities for undertrained agents to dig deep into the underdrawers of innocent grandmas and toddlers.
Another part of the problem is that each new day brings new examples of TSA incompetence. The latest outrage to become part of the national conversation is a morality play that took place in February of this year. The players were TSA airport screeners and a 30-year-old mother flying out of Phoenix with her 7-month-old son. When the mother refused to let TSA personnel x-ray a supply of breast milk she had expressed, she was detained, even though the law was on her side.
Prior to traveling to the airport, the woman, Stacey Amato, had consulted the TSA website, where the guidelines on breast milk are clearly spelled out:
TSA is also modifying the rules associated with carrying breast milk through security checkpoints. Mothers flying with, and now without, their child will be permitted to bring breast milk [emphasis theirs] in quantities greater than three ounces as long as it is declared for inspection at the security checkpoint.
Breast milk is in the same category as liquid medications. [Emphasis added]
Although the next several paragraphs are slightly ambiguous—they seem to suggest simultaneously that breast milk is waived but is subject to further inspection—the page stating the TSA policy on liquid medications is crystal clear:
We normally X-ray medication and related supplies. However, as a customer service, you may ask that Security Officers visually inspect your medication and associated supplies. [Emphasis added]
Which is precisely what Stacey Amato did. Not only that, but she presented the TSA agent with a paper copy of the rules, which she had printed out following an earlier run-in at the same gate at the airport for the same "offense." The agent glanced at the paper, said "well, not today," and then escorted Amato and her baby to a secure area, where they spent the next hour in confinement. As if to add injury to insult, the mother and child missed their flight.
During her detention Amato was interviewed by a Phoenix police officer, who, she maintains, told her that the agents had recognized her from the earlier incident and "had it out for her." She further states that the officer recommended that she fly out of a different gate in the future. He also advised her that if refused to cooperate, he would be forced to arrest her.
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Oh, yeah. Never miss them. Usually come away with something good to know.
Try to - but they have so many reruns I've just about given up. "Impossible Shots" is also fun -- but the same rerun problem comes up.
Yes - enjoy them both.
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Anyways.. i'm at world end on this little project of mine.. I need some one who can make / or has the groin / cod peice for Jango / Boba / Mandalorian.
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After 3 racing days I win this competition and I'm super happy because I was regular and consistant during all the different races. We just sailed one day but in really good windy and troubled conditions.
First day was windy but the 2 following days showed a lack of wind. We sailed the first race with a wind around 30 knots (60km/h) and choppy water. After good qualifying heats I began relatively quiet the finale . I took a good start and I jibed the first mark in second position. I pay attention to my competitors and I benefit of a little mistake of the first one to pass him in the inside during the last jibe and took the 1st place and win the heat. We quickly made a second race with the same equipment and with similar conditions. Wind was there and failed a little. We just had time to change our gear and we took bigger sizes to begin the finale, still in a good mood. After a start that could have been better, I extracted me of the fleet and found a good place after the 1st mark where some sailors touched them. I fought for the 2d place and passed the opponent and kept my 2de place until the end of the race. A victory and a second place; that was really good to begin the competition! I was super happy of the result and of my sailing of the day. Unfortunately the 2 other day was marked by a lack of wind, lots of waiting and a little stress but at the end a beautiful victory.
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The intertwined factors cited include a parasitic mite, multiple viruses, bacteria, poor nutrition, genetics, habitat loss and pesticides.
I read the article but not the report. I have believed for my entire beekeeping career (two years) that the reason for decline is multifactorial. So I am glad that somebody fInally had enough sense to say that this was likely multiple things and not just one culprit.
Because it would take to much time and cost them money.
if Denmark were the size of the US and had the agricultural base in many states that he US has, they might not inspect every hive before moving them ;)QuoteBecause it would take to much time and cost them money.yes...believe it or not, that cost is a factor that has to be considered in many things....http://mapfight.appspot.com/texas-vs-dk/texas-us-denmark-size-comparisonhttp://mapfight.appspot.com/us-vs-dk/united-states-denmark-size-comparisona couple of graphics for size perspective.
Just because something is hard and will cost money and take time does not mean its a bad idea.
Not doing it to annoy you or anything.
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Today I was doing a job for my dad ripping down some sheetrock. There was a mouse family in part of it. The babies were scrambling to their mother riding on her back as she fled. One of the dogs killed 2 of the babies.
My dad and my friend just laughed, I kinda laughed too. I know they won't think twice about it, but it makes me sad. I've always had a big heart for animals (often too big) and now I'm sad.
Besides fear, do you guys think mice have the capacity to feel and mourn the loss of a sibling or child? I know people set traps and exterminate mice, but to me they aren't really pests that much. :?
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Barney#1 wrote:Duck Collector wrote:all the rain has em up in fresh water.
yes it does. Bout time some of us inland hunters had a shot. It won't last long.
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Re: Foul Weather Gear
Originally Posted by jimjazzdad View Post
There are definitely two schools of thought when it comes to foul weather gear. I think breathables are fine if you buy good ones ($$$) and maintain them. There are a lot more people at sea wearing PVC rain gear - fishermen, rig workers, commercial mariners - than there are yachties in their Gill or Henri Lloyd suits and Dubarry boots. I try to buy most of my gear the same as the commercial fishermen do. Cheaper and sturdier.
On the other hand I do wear rubber work gloves with liners to keep my hands warm and dry.
Re: Foul Weather Gear
There are definitely two schools of thought when it comes to foul weather gear. I think breathables are fine if you buy good ones ($$$) and maintain them. There are a lot more people at sea wearing PVC rain gear - fishermen, rig workers, commercial mariners - than there are yachties in their Gill or Henri Lloyd suits and Dubarry boots. I try to buy most of my gear the same as the commercial fishermen do. Cheaper and sturdier.
Re: Foul Weather Gear
+1 for Atlantis. I picked up their heavy spray top and have been impressed with how it sheds water. Good seals, and I really like the kangaroo pocket and arm pocket.
Mens Spray Top | Atlantis Waterproof Jackets
Good quality stuff.
Re: Foul Weather Gear
I picked up a pair of Atlantis Aegis bibs, and an Atlantis rain jacket from the closeout bin at Defender or Hamilton Marine, can't remember, well under $100 each. I also got a revere float coat for under $100.00 on close out. Its all nice to have stuff, I am mostly a day sailor, and a sunshine sailor, so I can't have a hard time justifying really expensive foulies. Worth looking around anyway.
Re: Foul Weather Gear
Normally I am a big fan of Gill products. Primarily because it just seems to fit me better than other brands. But the other day I found an Atlantis Aegis jacket at Marshall's for under a $100. I didn't really need it, but decided to buy it anyway. I don't know if they are at all Marshall's or they just happened to have one, but I am very happy with it.
Re: Foul Weather Gear
As mentioned earlier, Practical Sailor did an extensive test of mid-range (under $500 in 2008) gear plus a couple of other tests such as one just for ladies gear. They like Gill OS2 (then called Gill Key West I think) as the top choice in every test, and ranked West at bottom consistently. Timing is very good if you are buying right now. Gill has ended the OS2 line, and the stock is being heavily discounted. I just bought a set from Landfall Navigation in CT. for about $320 (great service by the way). It is mid-level gear, between light coastal gear and the real all-out offshore gear. First impressions are very high, even though I am stepping down from my full offshore Musto kit. The Musto gear is nearing 30 years old and still perfect except for loosing its waterproof finish, so a tough act to follow, but this Gill stuff is really nice, also has a much softer fabric feel/finish (they make great claims about their unique fabrics). In any case, you can get some really good deals on theOS2 until its gone - right around the price for the coastal sets. As noted above also, the sizes vary a lot by maker. Gill seems to run somewhat large, and I had to send back the pants for a smaller size since I did it on line and didn't go to a store to try fit first. Their pants run very long leg lengths in particular.
Re: Foul Weather Gear
The 3rd reef WM stuff isn't bad, but it does lose it's DWR finish pretty quick. Not bad for $200 though.
The PVC fishermans stuff works great... for fisherman who are constantly moving. They layer a lot less than sailors do b/c they have their body heat to keep them warm. Sailors will sit for hours not moving, then sprint for 15 minutes and continue sitting. You need to layer for the lulls, or just deal w/ being a little cold. Fisherman also use the PVC stuff b/c it's extremely durable. Hooks, knives, crab pots, would tear up a set of "yachtie" foulies. However, yachtie stuff has a lot of nice features that the PVC stuff doesn't. Wrist and neck seals, high vis hood, reflectors, etc. The PVC stuff most of the time is lined with cotten, which, when wet, freezes you're nuts off and then refuses to dry in 48 hours.
If you're on a boat getting hosed, your system needs to be improved. 2 years ago I also delivered a 40' race boat back to the states after the Newport to BDA race. It rained buckets for 10 hours straight, then lighened up for the next 2 hours. Most rain I've ever seen fall in a 10 hour period. I was completely dry in my HL offshore kit. Since then I've bought some light stuff for the summer time and a spray top for the all important neck seal.
The average sailor (inshore, day sails, occasional overnight) Doesn't need to spend more than $300 on the set. Lots of cheap options out there.
My 'heavy' kit is an older verison of these:
Henri Lloyd Ocean Explorer Jacket (Gore-Tex) - Red at Mauri Pro Sailing
Henri Lloyd Ocean Explorer Hi Fits (Gore-Tex) - Carbon at Mauri Pro Sailing
Re: Foul Weather Gear
i haven't used a poncho on deck yet there mostly for other people that come aboard and if it starts raining they can use a poncho if theyd like. for me tho i have rain gear thats mix macheted but works great.
Re: Foul Weather Gear
small, if I saw someone on deck with a poncho I'd send 'em ashore.
A poncho is the classic definition of "loose clothing" which IS going to rapidly get fouled in the sheets, wrapped in the winches, and either get torn off or cause a bigger problem in short order. Doesn't belong on a person on a sailboat under way.
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my gears the best lol. i just use mixed matched rain pants and jackets with a lot of clothing under neath them. in the summer i got a unisulated rain jacket and in the winter i got a insulated. also i got ponchos if i need to have more rain gear.
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Dr. Gorham taught zoology from 1962 until his retirement in 1969 as professor emeritus. Dr. Gorham died on December 15, 1971. He was the only member of the I.U. biology department transfering from the Barr Street Campus. He received degrees from University of Illinois (A.B., 1922), Columbia University (A.M., 1925) and University of Michigan (Ph.D., 1931).
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wubupon wrote:This coming from the girl whose light fixture fell on her head in the kitchen for no apparent reason.
Total LOL
j5 wrote:They pretty much do, yes. Especially in this incarnation with the long bit on the bottom, not to mention the title "Gold Life". What do YOU think that's a reference to?
Cross Wiki
*Shrugs* I have no idea. I was merely saying that what one person sees isnt what everyone sees. As I said, theres no denying that the most common use of the cross is by christianity, but crosses existed as a symbol before christianity and in this day and age they are used for decoration and jewelry by those who are not even remotely religious. The celtic cross is a great example of that. Whilst much of its early life 1000-2000 years ago was most definitely swamped in christianity, now it is almost a fashion thing amongst some groups, and I know i certainly don't think Christian instantly when looking at it. *Shrugs* I guess everyone has their own experiences and opinions. Thats what makes interacting with others so much fun ^_^
Thank you all for the kind comments =).
Beautiful kitty! Love the pattern details. But not a design I would ever wear, sorry.
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Re: Golden Lion
Beautiful. I hope you get one of the first editor choices!
runnerfrog13 wrote:Definitely fits the theme well, and attractive colors you got going on. I do question whether Lord of the Rings is one of the dead horses though.
GMV, this is a great shirt for this derby, even if it might be a dead horse.
On a slightly different point (and I know that it's moot to grumble on this topic, but I feel it needs to be pointed out), as far as I can tell, there have been more LOTR shirts than DW shirts printed by woot. So I'm wondering what reason they have to say that DW IS a dead horse, while LOTR isn't. Besides the prevalence of DW over LOTR in the more recent derbies, that is...
DianaSprinkle wrote:Woot's rules for "No text-only designs." requires an image component to a text heavy design... However the things that woot considers images include: having a box around the text, making an image out of the words, and in one notable winner - a slightly textured background fuzz.
This entry is fine.
Thank you
Kidaho wrote:Beautiful. I hope you get one of the first editor choices!
Awww thank you I really appreciate the support. Its been very exciting for me to be even this high in the derby when this is only my second ever entry.
lilsquiggle wrote:*Shrugs* I have no idea. I was merely saying that what one person sees isnt what everyone sees.
no worries.
For the record, I didn't tattle this. I have no idea why it was rejected, because usually religious refs are stated as such.
Really like this - I'd get one for each of my grandsons! And one for myself, as well. (The Golden Lion)
I am absolutely heartbroken to see this fall out of the Fog - here's hoping for an Editor's Choice! This has to be one of my favorite derby entries in months, if not ever, so...good luck!!
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Re: Golden Inspiration
The USOC/IOC would sue woot over this one.
autumnseraphim wrote:I did! Haha! Though I'm not in a position to criticize it (at least not yet haha) bec it's my 1st time to join this (blossom!XD) though I've been checkin' this site quite enough to figure out who's popular :D
Stick around long enough and you'll get a feel for it. Ramy's one of the few with both a reputation and following depending on what posts you read. Welcome to Woot!
arienb wrote:Anyone else think Wirdou when you saw the thumbnail?
I didn't vote for this after seeing the (to me) extreme similarities in style. Clever? Yes. Original? Eh...
Yeah, I definitely thought Wirdou.
This is amazing, I would love to buy something like this!
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Re: An Inevitable Fate
Glad to see you were able to resub this since the original was so good. Hope it prints so I can get at least one if not two.
Re: Golden Munchies
5 colors on silver. The yellow used in the design represents the gold shimmer ink. I hope you like this design. Please vote.
Re: Golden Retriever
FINALLY someone has done a golden retriever design!
Re: Flight of the Golden Fish
so awesome!!
I love the expression on the goldfish in the bowl. +1
I thought it was someone trying to hold onto a handful of eggs...
pm820 wrote:I love the expression on the goldfish in the bowl. +1
Agree. I love the expression on the goldfish as well. This would be a good t-shirt for my kid. I hope it wins!
right on
Re: No One Percent
Support the moneyless by voting for this shirt.
This is the best! I hope it gets the first place :D
akalashnikova wrote:Have you ever seen the Lucky golden poo from Japan? The have keychain accessories and other things. A friend of mine brought me back a tiny golden poo on a little red pillow. I put it on my desk at work.
Apparently the kanji for lucky is near the word for poo -
Well google golden lucky poo, you'll see its not like a 'golden shower'.
I totally agree, I thought it was great. I know several people who would find this appealing.
Re: A Million Sunsets
Each sunset is different, though there's no-one to share them with.
Nice Work!
devdave wrote:I can draw part 2 where a golden owlet hatches from the egg to complete your story... hehe
I serious though... this is getting written... such a cool tale.
Re: Heart of Gold
I would wear this shirt SO much...!
Re: Olympic Deliciousness
A chocolate foil medal, I knew it!
cjhippo wrote:Really like this - I'd get one for each of my grandsons! And one for myself, as well. (The Golden Lion)
Thank you for the support Im low enough down in the derby now that to me it seems highly unlikely for this to print. Theres some much stronger entries. However, when the 60 days are up, I will definitely be taking this design elsewhere to see if I can get it printed.
SkekTek wrote:Support the moneyless by voting for this shirt.
But if you buy this shirt, becareful of biker gangs...they might take it personally...LOL
henwy wrote:I thought it was someone trying to hold onto a handful of eggs...
Heh — at least you didn't see one of the earlier revisions of it, where there was a lot more sand — it really DID look like that then. xD
But… yeah. I can see where it doesn't look much like gold coins. Sadly, there's not really a very good way to convey the metallic gold on a computer screen. D:
Wow, this is really great! I hope it does well despite the late entry!
Re: The Golden Planet
What's that rectangular thing floating near the planet? o.O A giant chalkboard eraser? An iPhone? Random space junk? A satellite?
On the subject of the shirt itself: this is a sweet design. :D I know I'D buy one, if it went to print.
Re: Blanche, Sophia, Dorothy, Rose
I haven't much to say about this design, except that it's simple (that's a good thing, though! ), and it's also pure genius.
Re: The Goldest of Finches
Reminds me of the story, "The Old Woman in the Wood"/"The White Dove" (it apparently has many versions). Is it perhaps a reference to that story?
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Cheryl Bear is from the Nadleh Whut'en First Nation (Bear Clan) in the Carrier Nation located in northern British Columbia, Canada. She is an international convention speaker and twice award-nominated recording artist (Shai Award 2005; Covenant Award 2006) who has worked with Indigenous people across Canada, the United States and in over 20 countries of the world raising awareness of the value and uniqueness of our Indigenous people and our culture.
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Before kids I would hunt all day long with work time falling in between 10 AM and 2 PM and had some good shoots while working but this year 10 to 2 is going to be my hunt time . The biggest drawback to it is I'm limited to hunting the water and I don't shoot little divers and sawbills . Mathews has 200 miles of shoreline with very little freshwater swamps or ponds , and I happen to have two FW ponds that are between 3 of my blinds and I'm hoping that a midday drink of water will have me shooting .
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Situated along the southern end of Thailand's coast in the Andaman Sea, you will find the idyllic islands of Ko Phi Phi - made famous by the Hollywood movie, The Beach. On this sightseeing tour you will cruise by express ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Don, the largest of the two islands found at Ko Phi Phi, where you'll have ample free time for swimming, snorkelling or relaxing.
Travel by speedboat to Phang Nga Bay through the emerald waters, which are filled with more than 100 islands and rocky, limestone outcrops. Visit James Bond Island, the most famous landmark in Phang Nga Bay. Cruise through the sea caves, amongst the mangrove forests and enjoy lunch at the Water Village. Here you'll get an insight into the daily life of the Sea Gypsies - a community that's unchanged over time. Finish your day on a secluded island, where you will have time to do as you please.
Spend an evening at Phuket Fantasea, a theme park and entertainment complex that the whole family can enjoy. Sit back and appreciate a charming traditional show, depicting Thailand's rich and exotic heritage. You'll be spellbound by this 'Las Vegas style' theatrical show, where state-of-the-art technology and special effects enhance the grace and beauty of local myths, mysteries and magic in a wondrous extravaganza. FantaSea is the ultimate theme park - with carnival games, a shopping village and the award-winning spectacular show.
Familiarise yourself with the island of Phuket on a half day guided coach tour. Take in the islands natural beauty as you drive along the beach roads through Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai beaches - each beach offers a different type of holiday experience. Photo opportunities are included at the Karon viewpoint, as well as cultural sights like the sacred Buddhist temple of Phuket 'Wat Chalong'. While Phuket town offers an interesting mix of architecture including Sino-Portuguese.
Experience the ultimate transvestite extravaganza at the Phuket Simon Cabaret Show. An entertaining night not to be missed. You will be amazed by the fantastic sets and costumes in this one-of-a-kind show - nothing beats this famous cabaret show. Set in an exclusive, luxurious and intimate theatre, with state-of-the-art sound and light equipment, dazzling costumes and of course glamorous performers - this is a must see during your stay in Phuket.


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This is a discussion on The Official 2015 WRX & STi Thread within the New Cars/Prototypes Forums forums, part of the Community - Meet other Enthusiasts category; mmm gtr. more that please....
Just one more week before the STi goes out to the NBR challenge..
It's the 24 hour endurance race the Subaru Race car will compete this year.
2014 Subaru WRX STI NBR Challenge Race Car Photos, Specs and Review - RS
The event will take place at the Green Monster from the 19th to the 22nd, so two more weeks sorry.
I think the 2015 STi Isle of Mann TT is supposed to be soon also.
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Well, that was definitely a double post, so annoying..
What's the ground clearance of the '15 WRX? Specifically, will the front end clear those cement parking lot barriers? If not, I'll have to learn quick not park so close to those things like I can with my truck! I definitely don't want to mess up the front end the first week my WRX arrives
It's official: 2015 Subaru WRX STI & Mark Higgins Set New Isle Of Man TT Car Lap Record!!
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For the last few weeks, all the focus was on Zack Greinke: first his health, then on what return he'd bring back in an impending trade. Now that the Greinke trade is complete, it feels a little confusing. What are we supposed to focus on now?
One thing's for sure; this is still the same awful bullpen. Yesterday's game showed that, and the bullpen isn't going to change. Not that that matters much though; wins and losses are irrelevant now.
That's one thing that's kind of nice. I no longer feel like I need to hope the Brewers lose games in order to ensure they trade Greinke. I still really don't care whether they win, but at least I don't have to be annoyed when they do. I really didn't enjoy that.
So anyway, the question is, what am I looking for the rest of the season?
I don't expect the Brewers to contend next year without Zack Greinke. The starting rotation is going to look much different next year, and they have many young pitchers who will be getting their feet wet. Thing is, I want that to happen. I don't want Doug Melvin to feel like he needs to go and sign two more Randy Wolfs because he needs to patch together another okay team. Mark Rogers, Wily Peralta, Tyler Thornburg, Johnny Hellweg, Ariel Pena, Tayjor Jungmann… The Brewers need to turn several of those players into major league pitchers, particularly starters, if they are going to have success within the next 4-5 years. I don't want to see the development stunted by aging #4 starters.
For that reason, I would love to see Aramis Ramirez and/or Corey Hart traded before the deadline. If Melvin targeted players at the AA level or so, the way he did with Greinke, there shouldn't be too long of a turnaround. In fact, I bet they'd have a solid team by as early as 2014.
Trading Hart and Ramirez makes a lot of sense. Both players have good value right now. Ramirez in particular should be traded because of the money that he's owed. He has performed so well that right now, you could get a team to take most (or even all?) of his contract and send you a legitimate prospect or two. That opportunity may not be there by next season.
Same situation with Hart. He is under contract through 2013. If the Brewers trade Hart before the start of next season, the team who acquires him will have the right to a compensation pick. If they wait until next season to do it, it will be the same situation as Greinke–no pick for that team. A lack of comp picks won't dampen the return on elite players like Greinke, but it could on a merely solid player like Hart.
Of course, I'd be truly shocked if either of these players were dealt this year. Doug Melvin's MO isn't to trade players when their value is highest; it's to hold on to them, use the value for the Brewers, and then take a lesser return/let them walk in free agency. In this case, I strongly feel holding on to them is the wrong move. Doesn't matter what I think, though.
So then, what do I want to see the rest of the year? Let's make a list, shall we?
Tyler Thornburg's return to normalcy
The Brewers sent Thornburg back to the minors today, capping the end to a short yet stupid experiment. His schedule has been completely erratic over the last month or so, and it capped off with a "tired arm" after pitching multiple innings in consecutive outings. What a foolish way to handle your top pitching prospect. I want to see Thornburg back starting games, and I don't even want to see him in Milwaukee unless he is in the rotation. No more coming out of the bullpen for Thornburg the rest of the year.
Trade/DFA Wolf, K-Rod
I expect the Brewers to DFA Francisco Rodriguez soon. It's been a train wreck in slow motion over the last couple weeks for Franky. He went from burying his trade value six feet under to clearly not even warranting a spot on the team. He's a sunk cost; the Brewers have too many young pitchers they should take a look at to keep wasting innings on a broken K-Rod.
Wolf should be let go, too. There's a chance someone will take him off the Brewers' hands for nothing, but if not, there is no need to keep giving him starts. Same thing with wanting to see younger pitchers.
In a similar vein, if Shaun Marcum is able to come back this year, he'd be a good candidate for an August waiver trade. Something to think about.
Give the young pitchers a long look–in the starting rotation
All those pitchers I mentioned earlier should get some consideration for rotation spots in Milwaukee. Mark Rogers had an encouraging outing yesterday. He is out of minor league options, which means the Brewers have to have him on the MLB team next year or lose him. He should stay in the rotation the rest of the year.
Wily Peralta has turned his season around. He should take Randy Wolf's spot in the rotation as soon as possible.
Thornburg, Hellweg, and Pena should all be given consideration based on how they pitch going forward as well.
Within a few weeks, call up Jean Segura and hand him the keys to shortstop
I understand giving Segura some time yet in AA, but I don't think he should need more than a couple weeks. Unless he falls flat on his face in Huntsville, I want to give him time in MLB in a low pressure situation in which he knows he'll play every day. From a marketing standpoint, the team should want to show off the prize of the Zack Greinke trade as well. It's a win-win.
Think about it. Not only do these moves make baseball sense, but it's a much more watchable team. How much more enjoyable would the team be with a rotation of Gallardo, Fiers, Rogers, Peralta, Estrada/Thornburg/other young pitcher and Segura at shortstop every day the rest of the way? Right now, when Wolf or Estrada pitch, I don't even feel obligated to watch. I'd want to watch this "new" team every day the rest of the season, though.
One final remark
I'd be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the departure of George Kottaras. First, let me say it was a questionable move. Travis Ishikawa serves no purpose on this team and does nothing that Kottaras can't. They should have gotten rid of Ishikawa and left Kottaras as the backup first baseman/third catcher/top pinch hitter off the bench. But, they didn't, and it sounds like Kottaras finds himself in a larger role on a playoff contender, so good for him. Plus, no matter what happens to him in his baseball career, he'll still be devilishly handsome.


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Decision made. We have the kennel booked. They have webcams available in some runs but seeing as we are booking so late (we are leaving late Jan ) the one they had our dog booked into did not have a camera. They were willing to work towards moving him into a kennel with a camera, but just the fact that they were willing to try was very reassuring. It is indoor / outdoor with time each day in the open aerobic area. We also saw the Theme Rooms which are a huge hit with dog owners. My husband did point out to me that these Theme Rooms are really for the owners - the dogs don't appreciate it the way we think they would. We will take his plastic crate toys food etc so he should be fine. If smelled amazingly fresh in there and I did see the bleach in the cleaning supplies - all good. This business is busy year round - a good sign. 80 dogs max. Thanks for listening and all the help. We certainly hope we have found our "forever " kennel.
I think it depends. I feel a lot more comfortable with my fear-aggressive dog at home, as he's much less likely to bite. I also was a professional pet sitter for 3 years. I've done both with my pets and from video evidence (I only board at kennels with webcams; and have set up ones of my own if they're at home) I think they're much more comfortable at home, all things considered.
I would probably try to get this pet sitter over for a visit to see how she interacts with your dogs. I'll say that when I was a pet sitter, I had no dog experience except a couple of seriously elderly Labs I grew up with (so old they hardly count) and one 30-pound border collie/ACD cross. Yet I had no problem with reactive GSDs, Mals, Husky/Malamutes, etc. because I knew dog behavior and body language and knew how to handle it. Size isn't an issue; I don't want to be bit by anything. But in real life I can read a dog and keep myself safe.
If this pet sitter is like I was, her lack of experience with GSDs is irrelevant. I personally would probably have her come over once or twice (depending on your dog) to introduce them, then one night get a hotel room nearby and do a trial run. If the dog is fine, then I'd just have her stop by briefly shortly before you leave in January to make sure everything is still good, but not worry too much.
If you are more comfortable with kenneling, no problem there. The cameras speak well of them; I've seen a lot of terrible kennels but none have webcams available. Still, though, I'd leave your dog there for one or two nights prior to your 2-week vacation just to see how she does in that situation.
It comes down to personal preference. I feel it's less stressful for my dogs to be at home, so I hire a pet sitter. I feel more comfortable with even a less-experienced sitter than with random kennel workers. This is certainly an area with room for disagreement, though.
|I have a fear aggressive male and had to board him one time. I told the staff about it and told them not to corner him or he woujld bite. It was an indoor/outdoor kennel. They were able to let him in and out with no problems. No way I would let someone come to my house to take care of him as he is very protective of his property.
|If I only had 1 dog, I'd go with a good kennel or doggie hotel. It took me quite a while to find my petsitter. I've always been told my dogs behave much better when I am not there. Apache is a bit fearful and will bark a lot when I am home, when she comes by herself he's her best buddy.
|When I had to board my bitch (who was VERY aggressive and unpredictable), I boarded her where they had indoor/outdoor runs. I informed the staff to shut the door when she was outside to feed/water her. I wanted NO contact between the staff and her. They'd boarded her before she totally lost it, and said "Oh no! She's so sweet!" and I had to really drill it through their head that she was unpredictable, etc. I placed her in the run, and I took her out when we picked her up. It worked out OK. I'm not worried about someone 'loving' on my dog when that dog could potentially hurt someone! I also had one of our other dogs placed in that run with her so that they could intervene if she for some reason had the chance to attack. This is the best scenario, IMO, when you have a reactive dog. There's no way I'd have had someone try to come to our house. That's setting the dog up. Not fair. I also felt, with her, that those places where they have to handle the dog to get it outside was beyond what she could handle. Especially when I wasn't around. You have to go with what the dog can handle and keep other's safety your top priority. When you choose to keep unstable dogs, you have to realize that others aren't responsible for your choices.
|I had a lab mix that I tried to board at a vet. He knew what it was and who everyone was because I worked there. Well that dog changed in a heartbeat...no one could get near him, he started shedding badly, and he wouldn't eat. My mom had to go and walk him. It was awful
|Yes, I have. We are taking him there on Saturday. The problem with a kennel of course is that the staff changes. But, even with that, I am leaning towards the kennel / "pet hotel" vs the sitter who has no experience with any GSD's or our dog.
|Have you thought about bringing your dog to the kennel a few times beforehand to meet and greet the staff there and maybe even stay for a while without you so he gets used to the place and people and them to him?
"Alert/Nervous GSD 4 1/2 yr old GSD" ! Kennel or New Petsitter? Advice please
Our GSD is very well behaved at home where there are no other dogs or children. He of course loves and protects his family and those he knows who are regular visitors. Strangers are just that - STRANGERS.
We have had the same petsitter since he was a puppy but she has moved away and we are planning a 2 week sun vacation in late Jan-Feb.
The most compatabile pet sitter I have found has absolutely no experience with GSD's and I am afraid my dog - who is a bit on the reactive/nervous side - will scare the liver out of her. There do not seem to be any in home GSD Caregivers around. She is used to boarding golden retrievers and labs with the odd ****su thrown in.
Our other option is a kennel. We had an extremely bad experience with a different kennel and our last dog, so it is still difficult to see this as a viable option - but this one looks much nicer - they even have theme suites and video cameras in the suites. The dogs are not put out together but are exercised individually daily. All have good sized individual indoor spaces and outdoor runs (we are touring it Sat am). It looks great, but I worry that he will be lonely or that he won't "take" to the staff and will treat them as strangers and be very defensive with them.
Another plus for the kennel would be that if we are having people to the lake in the summer who have children (he is frightened of children and reacts badly), it would possibly be more readily available that perhaps this sitter who only ever takes one dog at a time.
With the home situation I know he would be loved and cuddled, but I worry that he won't be in the kennel - particularly if he is showing his gruff exterior side and not his "i'm really a suck" side. Also, if he gets a new person every day - that will be difficult
Any advice? Has anyone else had these concerns? What would you choose?
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Parents and teachers who despised the labels No Child Left Behind imposed on Utah schools can rejoice that they're no more.
But that doesn't mean Utah schools are off the hook. They're now answering to a new rating system.
For the first time, state education leaders on Friday released the results of that new system for all Utah public schools. Under the new system of accountability, each school in the state has been given a number, up to a highest possible score of 600.
Schools were scored based on students' achievement on state tests in English-language arts, math and science, and schools' progress in improving those scores. High schools were also judged based on their graduation rates.
This first year, Utah elementary and junior high schools earned an average score of 435, and high schools 398.
Results for districts were mixed.
Fewer than one-third of Alpine District schools scored below the averages, while roughly half of schools in the Canyons, Davis, Jordan and Salt Lake City districts scored below average. Nearly two-thirds of Granite schools scored below state averages.
Individual school reports and scores are online at www.schools.utah.gov under the Public School Data Gateway and "UCAS Report." Reports for individual students, which will be given to districts next week, will show how much progress kids are making in English/language arts, math and science as compared to their peers.
After nearly a decade of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), it's a system that could take some getting used to. But state education leaders say it's superior to the old one chiefly because it takes students' progress into account in a big way a change from NCLB.
"It gives students a fair chance to be recognized for growth," said John Jesse, director of assessment and accountability at the State Office of Education.
Also, NCLB expected 100 percent of kids to be proficient in math and reading by 2014 a requirement many criticized as unrealistic. The new system (called Utah Comprehensive Accountability System, or UCAS) does not expect that.
Utah no longer has to follow a number of requirements of NCLB after receiving a waiver to the federal law earlier this year. In exchange for that waiver, Utah created this new system.
It's a system that's drawing praise from a number of school leaders even though Utah schools haven't escaped labels entirely.
Under the new system, Title I schools (schools that accept federal dollars for serving high percentages of kids from low-income homes) may now fall into one of three categories based on their performance: priority, focus and reward.
This year, priority schools are low-performing schools that have already accepted federal grants to help them improve. Focus schools are the lowest performing 10 percent of Title I schools in the state, not including priority schools. And reward schools are the highest achieving Title I schools in the state.
Granite's Roosevelt Elementary in Salt Lake City was one of 28 schools named among the focus schools this year.
The school scored a 244. It's a school that faces a number of challenges, said principal Jennifer Reed. About 87 percent of Roosevelt students come from low-income homes; about half move in and out during the school year; and 31 languages are spoken in its classrooms.
Reed said it's tough to be labeled as a focus school, given how hard her staff works. But she still thinks the new system is better than the old one.
"I think that the new UCAS system has great potential to truly measure the academic progress of students," Reed said. "I think it's a more fair system of comparison."
Like other focus schools, Roosevelt received $100,000 in federal money to hire a consultant to help it come up with an improvement plan and to implement that plan over the next two years. Reed said she hopes the money makes a difference.
Under NCLB, schools got $200,000 each, an amount that's been cut in half because more schools have been deemed in need of help under the new system than the old one, said Ann White, state Title I coordinator.
Central Elementary principal Vicki Carter is also pleased with the new system. Central, in Pleasant Grove, was designated as one of 48 reward schools this year after scoring 532. Reward schools get a letter of recognition from the state superintendent and a certificate.
"A lot of times in a Title I school you don't get recognized for the growth that you've made," Carter said. "This system shows you're helping the student to grow."
And Endeavour Elementary principal Beth Johnston praised the new system for not failing schools just because one group of students might not meet a certain bar.
Under NCLB, schools had to make sure students in 10 groups, divided by ethnicity, income and ability, met certain goals or the whole school would fail. The new system looks at only two groups of students: all kids in a school and those who failed to test proficient.
"If one little subgroup is not performing it doesn't counter everything you've done in every other subgroup," Johnston said.
Endeavour, in Kaysville, earned the third highest score in the state, with a rating of 584. The Granite School District's Morningside and Fox Hills elementaries' magnet programs tied to earn the highest scores in the state.
Johnston said Endeavor, which opened less than three years ago, excels because of its focus on math, technology and science; daily parental involvement; and a decision to use state trust lands money to ensure teachers can spend 25 minutes a day, four days a week, working in small groups with struggling students.
State leaders, however, acknowledge that the new system is not perfect. Some, for example, such as Chris Bleak with the Utah Association of Public Charter Schools, worry that small schools' scores could fluctuate widely because it would only take a few students falling behind or excelling to significantly change a school's score. He also wonders whether the weight placed on student growth could hurt schools that are already high achieving that don't have much room for students to grow. He said the new system is a good first step.
Jesse said it's likely state leaders will tweak the system as time goes on to improve upon it.
Next year, the system will also include grades of A-F per state laws passed in recent years that aim to make accountability easier to understand.
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|I wonder if possibly Draco sensed your tension? It was late a night and the guy was running toward you. It is possible also that Draco could have had some defense training - that means he may know "out" . I would start with that. As Chip18 mentioned it is best to be in charge. So next time - he reacts and it is no threat, try saying "out". That should at least get his attention - then have him sit and praise for him obeying. Also that leaves you the option of correcting if he doesn't listen.
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I did no correction while working on Rocky and his "people issues" he never got a chance to focus on anyone. Move on and ignore was what "we" did. We would cross the street or step well aside if required. None conflict I kept folks out of his face! It teaches a dog how he should behave around people, I made the decisions not him.
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GSD Protective Behavior Or..?
So I posted before that I adopted a 4 Y/O GSD of DDR bloodline. He's a great dog, awesome temper, laid back, and just a pleasure to be around. He gets along great with my
3 year old son.
Well I decided to get a second GSD. He's an all black Shepherd, I've had him for about a month now. He's very attached to me, and doesn't leave my side unless at the dog park(even then he comes to check on me). Well when we are taking walks outside he walks directly beside me, and at times when he sees other people(not everyone) he gets into a stance and barks very loud once, then looks at me. I tell him it's okay and sit.
The other day, we ended up going on a long walk, it was about 11pm.. Midday into our walk we saw someone and he was walking rather fast in our direction, and Draco(my GSD) started pulling real hard and barking extremely aggressively. Come to find out it was just a guy jogging at night..
Do I correct him when he does this behavior or praise? He is AKC registered and I have his pedigree on hand if that helps...
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