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1. Voyage to Venus
Released October 2012
Behind the Scenes
Jago and Litefoot are now TARDIS travellers! Writer Jonathan Morris reveals his inspirations for sending the intrepid investigators to Venus with the Sixth Doctor
Professor George Litefoot and Henry Gordon Jago have faced many freakish, fearsome foes and experienced many exciting, extraordinary exploits. First of all, of course, there was that business with the despicable Weng-Chiang, and the affair with The Mahogany Murders (or The Mahogany Murderers, nobody was ever completely sure). Then along came the fiendish Doctor Tulp and the devious Gabriel Sanders, followed by the nightmarish Wet Men, the mysterious Man At The End Of The Garden and all those giant metal spheres, not to mention the noble savage, Leela. And then, most recently, our gallant heroes encountered haunted mirrors, exchanged quips with Oscar Wilde, resolved a time-loop on the London Underground, defeated the sinister Sand Men and unmasked the enigmatic Claudius Dark. What else was left for them to do but to explore outer space?
And that's where Voyage to Venus picks up, as Litefoot and Jago have finally stepped on board the TARDIS for a tour of the wonders of the universe with the Sixth Doctor. But where, in all the universe, would they go?
The planet Venus seemed the perfect destination for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it wouldn't feel right to feature Litefoot and Jago in an out-and-out modern science fiction adventure. No, they should have an adventure with a Victorian sensibility, reflecting the concerns of that time (colonialism, class, female emancipation, eugenics) and informed by the science fiction of that time; HG Wells and Jules Verne, as well as slightly later authors such as Edgar Rice Burroughs, CS Lewis and Olaf Stapledon. But it wouldn't be 'steampunk'; those authors wouldn't have considered their work to be steampunk but based on the very latest scientific knowledge, so I decided to follow suit and draw my inspiration from New Scientist rather than brass rivets.
The second reason why Venus appealed was that it's always had a kind of background presence in Doctor Who lore. We've never seen the Doctor visit the planet, but it's been mentioned on numerous occasions: Susan alluding to its 'metal seas', the Third Doctor practising Venusian aikido, singing Venusian lullabies and playing Venusian hopscotch, as well as referring to its inhabitants, the Thraskins (also known as Plinges) and the Shanghorns (which should never be trusted with a Perigosto stick). So there was all sorts of stuff to have fun with and try to work into my story. And, of course, I had to throw a few even more obscure references in there as well.
Having decided on Venus, I then had to come up with a story. Clearly it wouldn't be much fun to set it on a world with a searing hot, dense and unbreathable atmosphere, so instead I followed the lead of those early science fiction novels and imagined Venus as a tropical paradise. And of course, being named after the Roman goddess of love, it would have to be ruled entirely by women (which would also help balance out a cast with three male leads). But rather than go down the corsets-and-kinky-boots route of all those Fifties B-movies, I was determined to do something a little more subversive and science fiction with the idea. I'm particularly proud of the explanation of what became of all the Venusian men.
Once I had a setting, and a plot driven by a powerful female villain (the Grand Empress Vulpina) it was simply a matter of imagining the characters of Litefoot, Jago and the Doctor in those situations and writing down what they would say. Litefoot and Jago are such well-drawn characters – and have such distinctive voices, thanks to Trevor Baxter and Christopher Benjamin – that the challenge is not so much a matter of thinking of things for them to say as a matter of trying to get them to shut up so somebody else can get a word in edgeways! Fortunately, that's not much of a problem with the Sixth Doctor, who was never exactly one to politely wait his turn in conversation.
I can honestly say that this story is one of the most enjoyable things I've ever written. I couldn't wait to sit down and write the next bit; I could quite easily have gone on for another hour or so. The risk, that I was very aware of, was that by taking Litefoot and Jago out of the Victorian era it would undermine their characters or feel jarring, but the solution was clear: Litefoot and Jago may travel to alien worlds in the far-flung future, but they will always take a nineteenth century worldview with them.
And of course – of course – it had to be called Voyage to Venus. It had to be a title that you could imagine on a pulpy Edgar Rice Burroughs paperback, but also a title that you could imagine Henry Gordon Jago using to describe his adventure. So "Roll up, roll up, for the trip of lifetime! The magnificent, the marvellous… Voyage to Venus!"
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Friday, 21 March 2008
Fellow feminists...
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This begs the question of what prompted the post. Care to share? :)
- 22 March 2008 at 20:40
There's a bad apple in every bunch, etc, but now that you mention it- the most progressive and enlightened man I've ever met is kinky, and all of my bad experiences with males have involved vanilla guys.
Kinky people are much more open-minded about things in general than vanilla ones, it seems.
- 23 March 2008 at 02:10
- Myca said...
Speaking as a BDSM man, yes. Yes they are.
Spread the word.
- 23 March 2008 at 14:09
- Trinity said...
Doomweasel: not much, just a guy saying sexist things and trying to apologize with flirting. Just... endless uncomfortable bullshit spiral.
- 23 March 2008 at 20:23
- Trinity said...
"and all of my bad experiences with males have involved vanilla guys."
Well, I wouldn't say that's true of me, but I notice a definite correlation between how invested in the whole heteronormative sexual paradigm a person is and how weird/jerky he can get. And I find that kinky het men I've known usually have to at least rethink some of it.
Probably not true of some very M/f structured and traditionalist enclaves, but even most of the arrogant het male doms I know have to grow out of it at least a little bit in as diverse a scene as ours.
- 23 March 2008 at 20:36
- Trinity said...
hahaahahaha myca wins
- 23 March 2008 at 20:36
i dunno but I think bitchyjones might disagree
- 24 March 2008 at 00:36
- Trinity said...
Y'know, I just can't read her any more. I think she's got some very spot on things to say, but she says the same things over and over. I got it after three posts. And she still doesn't understand at all that there might, holy shit, be women who like and use some of the tropes she rails against. So I really don't care what she has to say at this point, tbh.
- 24 March 2008 at 06:55
"Well, I wouldn't say that's true of me, but I notice a definite correlation between how invested in the whole heteronormative sexual paradigm a person is and how weird/jerky he can get."
My vanilla sample set is hopefully not representative of the general populous. I can't decide if I found a concentrated pocket of sexist jerks (birds of a feather...) or I just bring them out of the woodwork. :P
I definitely agree with you on that correlation, though. I've found that being female and butch (or otherwise not fit the paradigm) is a fast way to gauge how invested people are.
- 25 March 2008 at 01:56
- Trinity said...
"I've found that being female and butch (or otherwise not fit the paradigm) is a fast way to gauge how invested people are."
But when people grok you, it's that much more awesome, so I suppose it balances out...
- 25 March 2008 at 22:00
"But when people grok you, it's that much more awesome, so I suppose it balances out..."
True. Also nice to avoid the 'surprise' jerks- people that seem perfectly nice provided you have an appearance that person deems nonthreatening or acceptable, then something sets them off and the prejudice spews forth. I'd rather have people be nasty to me from the start so I don't end up with a fairweather friend that turns against me later.
- 27 March 2008 at 12:40
- Alon Levy said...
I haven't noticed any difference there. The BDSM community I've hung out with has the same incidence of creeps as the any of the vanilla communities.
- 30 March 2008 at 15:37
- Monitor de LCD said...
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- 2 April 2008 at 16:29
- Harper Jean Tobin said...
Hard to say. I've definitely met more cool, feminist guys through the BDSM community than I have anywhere else - but then, this community is where I do so much of my socializing. And there are definitely a lot of guys who think the openness of our community gives them a license to be creepy.
Hey, readers and contributors - I've been posting to my LJ bits of an essay I've been working on, about the challenges of discussing pornography within feminism, that touches on SM. I'd loved to have feedback. My journal is at harperjean.livejournal.com
- 4 April 2008 at 10:47
- heytrouble said...
I dont make such a division
between 'vanilla' and 'kinky'
men or people. I have found
men's sexual tastes have not
really related to their sexual
- 4 April 2008 at 15:43
What a beneficial Diablo 3 Itemsposition, Myca. Nevertheless even if it really is non-falsifiable doesn't imply lots of peopleGW2 Gold don't believe it, sadly.
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EU Makes a Difference on Make a Difference Day
October 2512, 2011 | Chase Replogle
On Saturday, October 22nd, over 160 EU students, faculty and staff members volunteered their time and effort for Make A Difference Day throughout Springfield, Missouri.
A total of 156 students, 2 faculty members and 5 staff members volunteered from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday at various agencies in Springfield, including, the American Red Cross, the Regional Girls Shelter, Boys and Girls Town, the Ronald McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, the Pregnancy Care Center, the Center for the Blind, Ozarks Food Harvest and the Humane Society.
From planting trees to cleaning out attics, putting together and washing cots to repainting furniture, representatives of Evangel worked hard to "make a difference" and certainly had an impact on all of the organizations involved as well as the people those organizations serve.
"I am very pleased and excited that we had such a great turnout on Saturday," Evangel's Make A Difference Day Coordinator Donna Trower said. "This was the largest number of volunteers that we've had for Make a Difference Day, and I am thankful that Evangel students have an awareness of the needs of others and the compassion to serve others."
The event was sponsored by LifeWorks: The Center for Leadership and Life Calling, CROSSwalk student ministries, Evangel Student Senate, the Evangel Activities Board, and the Social Work Program.


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Banana and Fig Crepe Cake Recipe
Since I'm in Paris, I've been spoiling my little 2-year-old nephew Paul and 4-year-old niece Elise with sweets. It's a great way to bond with them in a short period of time. Crêpes are always fun, so I made a pile for all of us to share, along with various jams, Nutella, honey and powdered sugar. In addition to the individual crêpes, I made mini crêpe cakes, filled with fig and banana jam. To repeat the flavors in the dessert, I topped the cake with freeze-dried banana chips and roasted figs.
The most fun part of the assembly was watching Elise and Paul eating the crêpes as I was making them. Lucky me, I still had enough crêpe batter to finish the dessert. I absolutely adore them!
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Crepe Party: La Chandeleur
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Crepe Cake with Butterscotch Cream
Mille Crêpe, also known as Gâteau de Crêpe, is a multi-layered cake made out of crêpes. I spread layers of butterscotch buttercream in between each crêpe and topped the cake with thinly-sliced candied apples. This is quite time-consuming to make in miniature versions, but you can always make large crêpes and cut the cake into slices as you would with regular buttercream cakes.
I made the cake in honor of La chandeleur (Candlemas), which is celebrated on February 2nd. It's originally a Christian tradition that celebrates the presentation of Jesus at the Temple and also marks the end of the Epiphany season (Kings' galettes are made). I don't exactly know how crêpes became part of the French celebration of La Chandeleur, but I do know that they are an integral part of the festivities. There is a legend that says that on the day of La Chandeleur, if you're able to flip a crêpe and make it land properly (without it being wrinkled) in the pan without dropping it on the floor, you'll have a prosperous year. Originally, prosperity referred to a bumper crop of grain, but with fewer and fewer people farming for a living, over time it's come to imply general wealth. In a way it's an enduring testament to the agrarian culture of yore. That culture has survived in other ways too; in fact the saying avoir beaucoup de blé, which literally means "To have a lot of wheat", is slang for "being wealthy".
If you want to practice, prepare the crêpe batter a couple of days in advance, cook a few, and try to flip them. It may not fill your pocketbook, but it's a great way to fill your tummy.
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By Abby Schultz and JeeYeon Park, CNBC.com
Stocks closed modestly lower Monday, coming off highs reached after news of Osama Bin Laden's death, as investors considered the potential for terror attacks in retaliation for the killing.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped a four-day winning streak and fell 3.18 points, or 0.02 percent, to close at 12,807.36, following an impressive showing in April that ended with the index at multi-year highs.
Exxon Mobil, Chevron and DuPont fell, while Alcoa and American Express gained.
The S&P 500 fell 2.39 points, or 0.2 percent, to close at 1,361.22, while the Nasdaq fell 9.46 points, or 0.33 percent, to close at 2,864.08.
The CBOE Volatility Index, widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, rose to nearly 16.
Among key S&P 500 sectors, energy and materials fell, while health care rose.
Futures spiked overnight after news U.S. forces killed Bin Laden, but the market turned lower as "market participants began to focus upon the prospects for a potential surge in terror attacks against western targets in retaliation for the killing," UBS Wealth Management wrote in a research note to clients.
Also, profit-taking appeared to take hold throughout the latter part of the day, said Ryan Detrick, senior technical analyst, Schaeffer's Investment Research.
"We don't think it's any major concern," Detrick said. "The fundamental reasons driving us higher are still definitely in place."
The VIX usually rises when the market falls, but it gained throughout Monday's session along with stocks, signaling the late session turn around.
The fact that VIX hasn't broken below 15 for any length of time is a "clear concern" for bullish-minded investors, Detrick added. But he believes the so-called fear index will move lower, and wouldn't be surprised for it to go down to around 10, where it traded often during the bull market of mid-2004 to mid-2007.
"We don't think the bull market is over," Detrick said.
Stocks also may have been under pressure by news U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told lawmakers the Treasury will start taking "extraordinary" steps to extend the federal government's authority to borrow funds as it nears the debt ceiling.
News of Bin Laden's death should be positive for stocks, as it will prompt more investors to buy into the market, JP Morgan analysts wrote in a note to clients.
That's because the death of al Qaeda's leader means there is less risk in the world, and consumer confidence should rise on news of a major U.S. victory, the analysts said. Also, "catastrophe" assets like commodities will be worth less than equities, further pushing inflows into stocks, they said.
"The death of Osama Bin Laden, in our view, will have durable positive effects on equity markets, persuading investors to diminish fears on global security (a strong case to be made that the war on terror is over), leading to lower equity risk premiums (read P/E of stocks go up)," the analysts wrote.
Not everyone agrees, however. "The fact he has been brought to justice, sure, it's a positive, it's great for all parties involved, ....but in the grand scheme of things it's a non event," said Dan McMahon, director of equity trading at Raymond James. "The markets are about earnings and the economy."
The markets are up considerably since Bin Laden's al Qaeda network struck at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. The Dow is up nearly 34 percent, while the S&P 500 is up more than 25 percent, and the Nasdaq has gained more than 70 percent.
This week will be lighter for earnings results, but several companies will report results this week, including Anadarko Petroleum after the market closes Monday. Of the 328 companies reporting so far, or 66 percent of all S&P 500 companies, 72 percent have beaten earnings estimates while 68 percent have beaten revenue estimates, according to Thomson Reuters.
Humana gained after reporting a 22 percent rise in first quarter profits, ahead of expectations.
And Chrysler, managed by Italian car maker Fiat, reported a profit of $116 million, it's first gain since emerging from bankruptcy two years ago. Chrysler lost $197 million a year ago. Revenue rose to $13.1 billion in the first quarter.
Pfizer, MasterCard and Teva are among companies expected to post earnings results on Tuesday before-the-bell.
In merger and acquisitions news, Teva Pharmaceutical gained after news the pharmaceutical firm would buy Cephalon, a specialty drugmaker for $81.50 a share or about $6.2 billion. Cephalon, which Valeant Pharmaceuticals had sought to acquire in a hostile bid, also gained. Meanwhile, S&P Equity raised its price target on Cephalon from $76 to $82.
Nasdaq OMX shares were halted until 2:30 p.m. after the firm and IntercontinentalExchange announced that their boards have approved their intent to commence an exchange offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of NYSE Euronext common stock in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $11 billion. Shares traded flat after they reopened for trading.
And, the board of Danisco recommended shareholders to accept a raised offer from DuPont, which late Friday made its cash offer worth $6.64 billion.
Hospital operator Community Health Systems raised its offer for reluctant takeover target Tenet Healthcare by $1.75 per share to $7.25, saying it was its "best and final'' bid.
Arch Coal traded slightly higher after news it's buying International Coal Group for $3.4 billion in an all-cash deal that will create the largest supplier of metallurgical coal.
Meanwhile, Ralcorp said its board of directors rejected the unsolicited proposal it received from a third party in March, after a media report that ConAgra had bid for the private-label food maker.
Research In Motion's announcement of two upgraded BlackBerry Bold smartphones didn't do much to reverse the slide in the company's stock, which fell sharply last week after RIM delivered disappointing earnings results.
TiVo shares jumped after Dish Network and EchoStar said it will pay the digital video recorder firm $500 million to settle a patent infringement lawsuit, capping a long and costly legal battle. Dish Network also reported its first quarter profits more than doubled.
Meanwhile, Sony shares rallied after the Japanese technology firm said it plans to resume some services on its PlayStation Network this week following the theft of personal information belonging to 78 million users.
Alcoa gained after the aluminum producer got a boost from Goldman Sachs, which upgraded the firm to "buy" from "neutral." The brokerage also raised its price target on the stock to $22 a share from $17.
Apple fell a day before the Nasdaq 100 is rebalanced, slashing Apple's weighting to 12 percent from about 20. Separately, an analyst at Canaccord Genuity determined the maker of the iPhone earned 50 percent of all smartphone industry operating profits in the first quarter, up from 43 percent a year earlier.
Volume on the consolidated tape of the New York Stock Exchange was 3.9 billion shares, while 935 million changed hands on the NYSE floor.
Over the weekend, Warren Buffett told Berkshire Hathaway shareholders he made "a big mistake" by not questioning David Sokol's "inexplicable and inexcusable" trades in Lubrizol, which violated the company's ethics code.
U.S. crude initially slid more than 1 percent after the news that Bin Laden was killed, but prices eventually stabilized. London Brent crude fell slightly to close at $125.12 a barrel, while U.S. light crude also fell slightly to $113.52.
The dollar traded flat against a basket of currencies, while the price of gold stabilized above $1,556 an ounce, and silver fell nearly 5 percent to almost $46 an ounce.
In the day's economic news, the Institute for Supply Management's April gauge of manufacturing fell less than expected to 60.4 from 61.2 in March. The prices paid index within the report rose to 85.5 from 85, the highest level in nearly three years.
Also construction spending gained 1.4 percent in April to an annual rate of $768.9 billion, according to the Commerce Department, widely exceeding expectations.
Asian stocks rallied, with the Nikkei briefly jumping above 10,000 points, while European shares traded higher. Various markets in Asia and Europe are closed. Financial markets in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand are all shut for public holidays while the London Stock Exchange is also closed.


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The Computer Science (CPSC) major covers the essential elements and develops the necessary skills to prepare students to begin a career in the highly rewarding field of computing or to continue studying at the graduate level. Focusing primarily on digital computers and related technology, work in the discipline covers the structure and operation of computer systems, applications of computers for various information processing tasks, and the theoretical properties and limitations of computing systems. CPSC graduates have been some of the most sought-after individuals by companies utilizing digital information technology.
The Evangel University Department of Natural and Applied Sciences is dedicated to the spiritual, academic and social growth of every student. The department's purpose is to provide an excellent scientific education that is thoroughly integrated with the university's emphasis on the development of strong Christian character. Within this framework, students must contend with new scientific, social, ethical and technological challenges. Students learn to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively and exhibit analytical thinking and problem solving skills. Many people think that computer science involves proficiency with using a computer (knowing Microsoft Windows) or tinkering with computer components. Although these are valuable skills, they do not represent the essence of computer science. Computer science involves the logic, principles and properties that underlie the design and implementation of computers, the software that runs them and the hardware components. Computer science is very mathematical in nature. Beginning courses strive to build the student's logic skills with an emphasis on programming and the development/implementation of algorithms. More advanced courses include topics that require knowledge and understanding from earlier coursework. The capstone course taken during the senior year allows the student to design and develop a project independently, demonstrating skills and knowledge obtained throughout the course of study. Computer science is a fast growing and extremely rewarding discipline, and Evangel's program provides the foundation a student needs to be a part of that exciting field.
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|Introduction to Computer Science
|Introduction to the field of computer science, including computer architecture and ethics. Emphasizes the logical operations of a digital computer, problem-solving techniques, development of algorithms, design techniques, and structured programming concepts. Topics are taught using the high order language, C++. Proper program design, coding disciplines, documentation, debugging, and testing techniques.
|Computer Hardware Organization
|Introduction to the organization and structure of the major hardware components in a computer system. Topics include the mechanics of information transfer and control, the fundamentals of logic design, the mechanics and structure of I/O devices, the processor, and main memory.
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|Overview of the evolution of operating systems including operating system concepts, characteristics, and design considerations.
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|Data communications, including directly-connected devices, local and wide area networks, communication protocols/standards, and network security
|Artificial Intelligence
|Introduction to the field of artificial intelligence (AI), a field of computer science concerned with the computational understanding of intelligent behavior along with the machines/computer programs that exhibit such behavior.
Evangel University's world-class faculty is made up of caring, Christian professionals who are distinguished in their fields and dedicated to the development of tomorrow's Christian leaders.
Evangel's academic programs are designed specifically to prepare you for a career in the real world. But it's more than just job preparation; it's preparing you to make a full impact in your profession through the unique combination of faith and learning. Here are some of the professions this degree would prepare you for:
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- Systems Analyst
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- Systems Programmer
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The following are general requirements for all students beginning an undergraduate program at Evangel. For more information visit Undergraduate Admissions Requirements.
|Graduation from high school, or having the equivalent of a high school diploma such as the General Education Development (GED) examination.
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|A minimum of a 2.0 GPA in core college prep classes (English, math, social sciences and science with a lab) or high school final GPA if no college credits have been earned.
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Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the zucchini, peppers, garlic paste, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until almost soft, 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Whisk together the eggs and herbs in a large bowl. Add the meat, bread crumbs, cheese, 1/2 cup of the ketchup, 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar, and the cooled vegetables and mix until just combined.
Mold the meatloaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Whisk together the remaining ketchup, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Brush the mixture over the entire loaf. Bake the meatloaf for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
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(Reuters) - Telecom network equipment maker DragonWave Inc said revenue for the fourth quarter would miss its forecast, citing lower sales in the microwave technology business it bought from Nokia Siemens Networks last year.
DragonWave shares slid 25 percent to a three-month low of C$1.81 on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Monday.
Ottawa-based DragonWave also said it will cut costs further but did not specify what the measures were. Chief Financial Officer Russell Frederick said he could not provide more information on cost cutting.
National Bank Financial analyst Kris Thompson said in a note to clients that cost cuts could indicate that lower revenue is not temporary. He lowered his price target on the company's New-York listed stock to $1.75 from $2.00.
The cash-strapped company has been trying to cut costs since the acquisition of the Nokia Siemens unit in May. It cut 116 jobs in Ottawa and Israel in 2012.
The supplier of high-capacity broadband wireless networking systems estimated revenue of $30 million for the quarter ended February 28. It had forecast $40 million to $45 million.
Analysts on average were expecting $41.8 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The Nokia Siemens unit contributed $25.6 million, or about 67 percent of DragonWave's revenue, in the third quarter.
Frederick said in May that the company expects quarterly revenue run rate of about $75 million within a year of closing the Nokia Siemens unit deal. But Thompson said it was unlikely.
This is the second time that Dragonwave has cut estimates in the last fiscal year. DragonWave cut its third-quarter revenue estimate in December on slower-than-expected demand from European customers.
Shares of DragonWave have fallen about 43 percent in value in fiscal 2013. They were down 20 percent at C$1.91 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The New York-listed shares were down 22 percent at $1.85.
Reporting by Krithika Krishnamurthy in Bangalore; Editing by Don Sebastian


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Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
God lifts loftily to a lithely winter dance,
Dousing dreams of the beaten path,
Putting ripe souls in His august trance
From whence the sacred shrine
Is ever of light in the aftermath
Of leaving form behind the line.
As each form fades felicitously away
Into the death embrace of love
The false hub of false perception
Flees, exposed in its deception.
That is love reaching high above
To dawn a new and wondrous kind of day.
Though the earth has its beauties bright
Which no one can deny,
All the things of form, no matter how they might
For a moment reign, will die.
Thus propinquity to God is silent and still,
Preceding the beaten path of the outward-mixing mind,
Where no words, no reflection, only pure thrill
Of life with no name and no conditions can ever be
Giving off Amrita's formless essence to unbind.
Presently present, God is endlessly present to all who would see.
This can never be truth,
No matter how many times
I say that I've lied.¹
No matter.
Praise be to God!
Love is the law, love under will.
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Three regional artists whose work was featured in the Castellani Art Museum's exhibition "TopSpin 10: The Ten Year TopSpin Retrospective" were presented with Viewer's Choice Awards at the museum's annual holiday mixer on Friday, Dec. 14.
Over the past five months, visitors to the museum were given a ballot to vote for their favorite works. Nearly 2,000 votes were tabulated.
Sam Qureshi, store manager of Tops Markets on Niagara Falls Boulevard, presented the first-place award, a $500 Tops gift card, to Tom Holt of Buffalo for his 2012 mixed media on canvas work titled "Working Man."
The second-place award, an overnight stay at Piper's Village Inn in Lewiston, was presented to Felice Koenig of Buffalo for her 2012 acrylic on canvas, "Give Me that Old Fashioned Morphine."
Third place, a $100 gift certificate to Casa Antica in Lewiston, went to Ani Hoover of Buffalo for her work titled "Heads," a 2010, ink, acrylic and spray paint on Yupo paper.
"TopSpin 10: The Ten Year TopSpin Retrospective" runs through Feb. 17, 2013, and is accompanied by an anniversary publication. For more information, visit www.castellaniartmuseum.org.
"Topspin/10" and related programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. This exhibition series is sponsored by Tops Friendly Markets. The Viewers' Choice Awards were sponsored by Tops Friendly Markets, with additional support provided by Casa Antica and Piper's Village Inn.


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The Old Country
From the Old Country, Odessa, Russia to the New Country
of America
By Bert Schall, Devils Lake, North Dakota
When we got married, we didn't go out dancing anymore. I stayed at home and raised a nice beautiful family, but once in awhile my sisters came over and we went dancing. We just loved to dance. My mother, Magdaline, was a good dancer, also. We had a good mother and a good father. We got little older, but we were still spry and so were my sisters!
"I cooked and baked," she said. "When my birthday came I had a house full with my children and grandchildern. I also baked Kuchen, Bluchenda, and made home made egg noodles," she also said.
Carolina Miller (Schall) and her sister, Annie Kirchofner grew up in Odessa, Russia in an alien land. Magdaline Miller, Mother Schall, Mother and Kathern Schoon and her son Johnny came to America. Their father came also to escape the draft into the army service in Russia.
Carolina, my mother, still remembers Odessa on the Crimean Sea in Russia. In fact, its been 95 years since the sisters came across on the Kaiser Wihelm # ship. It might be longer now.
"We used to raise grapes," mother said, "there were stone wall around the house in Odessa to keep robbers out. Our houses were built by hand. We took manure and mixed it with straw to dry it out, then we cut it into chunks. After it was rolled even by rollers dragged by horses, it was dried in the sun. It was used to make the walls for our homes. The roofs were made from grass found down by the water, and they never leaked. The homes were warm."
The floors of the old houses, she remembers, were made of manure mixed with straw and covered with fine sand. The blocks of cow manure were put into the stove for fuel to keep warm. When we made bread you pushed it in the stove. Then all you had to take out was the ashes.
The Russian government began demanding the Germans to serve in the army. We sold our land, cattle and everything to save money to come to America, otherwise, we probably never could have come to America.
My mother's mother and her five children and her husband took off for Bremen, Germany. My mother's father caught a bad cold and took sick at the hospital and died, there. We just didn't know what to do, so we had to leave my father there to get buried. We didn't get to see him at all. It was very, very hard to leave our father. We stayed in a hotel for 21 days and then we all caught the ship, Kaiser Wilhelm #, for America. We came to New York and got shipped out of there. We came to Rugby, North Dakota on a train, in God's World. We didn't know where we were taken!!
Uncle Joe Volk, always wrote us about coming to America. Otherwise, we would have never came. He said, "Come to this beautiful land of America."
We, the young Miller girls, were not very happy. We were scared and we weren't used to it. It was a very strange country. We got to Rugby, North Dakota on the 8th of December 1909, on a Holy Day, The Day of the Immaculate Conception.
We remember Rugby was just a town, there was nothing in Rugby. The sister's remember the Jacobson store and a little post office and also wooden sidewalks.
My sister Annie Kirchofner remembers the 30s were the toughest years! In 1934 and 1935, it was so bad there was nothing but thistles to feed the cattle. Wheat at that time brought a quarter ($0.25) a bushel and oats $0.08 per bushel. A dozen eggs brought ($0.05) a nickle.
We used to take a can of cream into town and it would bring enough money to buy our clothes. The shoes were only $1.50 a pair then.
We sisters became American citizens at Rugby. We took the test and passed it. They were't much for questions and we had to have witnesses too. That was one thing they said that was different from the way it is now.
The children used to listen better in the old country, there was more respect for older people and for the priest. Now days the 12 year olds are the boss. They have no respect for their fathers and mothers at all they said.
The Miller girls miss the way everybody used to sing all night on their birthdays, mostly in German.
Many, many things have changed in 95 years---it's longer now, I'm sure. Since we came to America, many times we sister's think back to our old country, Odessa.
I really don't know how my mother Magdaline Miller made it here to Rugby alone with five children by herself. She must have been a SAINT!!
With Love,
The Miller sisters from the Old Country
From Chris Burkart
My sister Jenny and I are trying to put together the stories remembered and also the names of all the immediate living relatives so that we might be able to pass on the history of these great people. I have found cousins I never knew existed, thank goodness. I wouldn't be able to put much together without them. I am looking for Burkart and Fuchs as immediate family, and then Noels, Frohlichs, Sulsbach, Tuchscherer and Meier. After that it ranges into Trenkenschuh, Essert and Bach (variations are Buck and Back. So little is known...
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From Louise Norton
As a child we all had to promise Dad that we would NEVER go back to Russia for any reason...no given reason for the promice but one we have all honored until this day. I now wonder why. It makes looking into ones own history so very difficult..I would suspect like many others he was a draft dodger as well, but he never mentioned it. How sad.


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Youth Athletics Committee 2003 Annual Meeting Minutes
Greensboro, NC
December, 2003
Meeting called to order at 7:45pm - Quorum present
Bob Flint welcomed everyone and asked that they pick up their voting
credentials. He stated that you must have a letter from your Association officer
in order to change a vote.
We will be having Zonal nominations this year. If you are a Regional
Coordinator you must give up your position, if you plan on running for that
Approval of agenda and additional items given. They will be added under New
Business on Saturday's session.
a. entry fees
b. cross country Nike
c. N/East Invitational, Footlocker
d. world youth team, athlete selection approved
e. bid notification
f. national order of events
g. new event implementation
h. birth verification
i. changing the name of the "Midget" division
Agenda approved.
Minutes of 2002 were approved.
Bob had all committee chairs introduce themselves.
He then commented on the budget for Youth Athletics. We did very well. Bob
has asked for funds for 4 zonal indoor meets. We have $10,000, to implement
them. He has asked for suggestions from the youth and will be working on this
next year. National Office will provide awards for this Meet. Please give Bob
any suggestions you may have. We need to make sure we act on this as National
Office is in favor of developmental meets. Bob, Mark Springer and Bill Roe met
with AAU committee this fall in Orlando to discuss organizations. They were
invited to the AAU convention, and did attend. The biggest topic of conversation
was trying to work on conflicting dates. They have their dates scheduled 5 years
Report of Site Selection Teams:
Cross Country 2005, Miami, Florida and Providence, Rhode Island. Bob Kreutz
reported that both were found to be good sites. Listen to the presentations by
the Bidders and make your decision.
Harold Martin gave a report on Junior Olympic 2005, Indianapolis, Indiana,
Omaha Nebraska, Pharr, Texas.
They are all good bids. Listen to the presentations by the Bidders and make
your decision.
Shirley Crowe gave a report on Youth Athletics Championships 2005,
Greensboro, North Carolina, Knoxville, Tennessee. They are all good bids. Listen
to the presentations by the Bidders and make your decision.
Youth Athletic awards given out for 2002 by Nancy & Bob. John Wissler,
was presented the Frank Sevigne and the Nebraska Association was presented the
Bill Hargrove award. It was given to Frosty Anderson, Association President.
Tabled rules: Kenny Emerick gave the rules for discussion. 2 minutes per
person for discussion. Total of 10 minutes
Item # 5 has been removed from the table. Move to accept . Discusssion. Move
to accept the note to item #5. John W. is asking for an amendment to the
amendment. The hammer throw shall be contested at the Youth Athletics and
Association only.
Amendment voted down. Friendly amendment by Frosty Anderson. He withdrew his
amendment. Moved and approved to extend for another 5 minutes. Kenny would like
to change the amendment to read. The hammer throw shall be a contested event at
the Youth Athletics Nationals for Intermediate and Young Men & Women. 28 in
favor and 16 opposed. Motion carried.
Voting on Item #5 with the amendment. 39 For and two against. This will be
presented to L&L for approval.
Item 10: it has been asked that this item be tabled. Motion carried. Point of
Clarification, we want to remain with the two false start rule.
Item 9: Move to reject the item. Motion carried.
Records Report: Denise Smotherman & Ginger Mulanax gave committee a hand
out on the records for 2003. Please look at and give corrections to Denise or
Ginger. Motion made to accept. Motion passed.
Bob Kreutz made an announcement that Charles Lewis is not doing well. Ginger
will get an address so we can send cards
Session adjourned 9:20pm.
Meeting called to order at 6:15pm- Quorum present
Ballots distributed for the Youth Athletic Awards.
Bob asked that the Miami bidders leave the room for the Providence Bid.
Providence made their presentation for the 2005 Cross Country meet. They gave
a fifteen minute presentation and a fifteen minute question and answer period.
Bob announced the Youth Award winners: The Frank Sevigne award, Nancy
Seifert, The Bill Hargrove award Niagara Association.
Welcome back to Ron Jackson, who has been absent because of health problems.
Miami made their presentation for the 2005 Cross Country meet. They gave a
fifteen minute presentation and a fifteen minute question and answer period.
Ballots and evaluation sheets were passed out to the committee for voting.
Judge Richardson and Kenny are going to the rules committee to find out what
is happening regarding the hammer.
The 2005 Cross Country meet will be held in Rhode Island. A motion was made
to destroy the ballots. Motion carried.
Session ended at 7:45PM
Meeting called to order at 9:00am - Quorum present.
Pat Pretty made a presentation on Coaches Clinic by handing out flyers and
asking everyone to read. There are many opportunities to get coaches
He further reported on the meet in Buffalo. We got off to a late start, but
it continued on and progressed into a good meet. There were 99 multi event
The JO meet we had in Miami had over 109 combined. The meet was well run.
Robin asked about the ballots being destroyed. She would like all votes to be
tallied and the number given to the committee. Robin made a motion that the
ballots after the election not be immediately destroyed and they be held up to
an hour after the session ends and that the number of votes be revealed. Motion
carried 45-3
The Knoxville bid was presented with a fifteen minute presentation followed
by a fifteen minute question and answer period.
The Greensboro bid was presented with a fifteen minute presentation followed
by a fifteen minute question and answer period.
Ballots were passed out for voting to the committee appointed by our
Lionel gave us an update on the Hammer throw. The Youth committee has
presented some guidelines to the rules committee before we consider putting it
in our JO program.
The rules Committee wants the Hammer put in our 2005 program whether we want
it or not. Our legal counsel mentioned that we cannot be forced into this
situation, and she is addressing this issue. Robin suggested that we have an
open forum and put some time on our agenda to prepare for an open discussion on
the floor when it comes to voting on this issue. The National Committee does not
want this to go to the floor for voting. Our Youth Committee will continue to
The total vote count was presented for the Youth Nationals 2005. Knoxville
has won the bid. The vote was 39-24. The ballots will be kept until one hour
after the session ends.
Linda Melzer came in and thanked everyone on behalf of the Officials
Committee for our help and cooperation especially implementing the use of the
Certified Officials shirt.
John Wissler has invited everyone over to the Outback for lunch.
Bob announced that the ballots will be destroyed at 12:08.
Session ended at 11:15AM
Meeting called to order at 1:15pm -- Quorum present
Jon Drummond spoke to us about the incident that happened in Paris and gave
his insight. He also wanted to thank the Youth from the Elite Committee. If we
need any help don't hesitate to call him. He would like to hold a Jon Drummond
meet and also a foundation in his name.
Bob gave some rules for question and answer periods during the bids and also
during discussion after a motion. There will be only two questions per person,
until others have had a chance to ask questions and then they may ask another
question. There will be a one minute time limit.
Kenny Emerick reported that he, Glenn and Lionel have a favorable report
regarding the rules committee regarding Hammer. The Hammer under 245.1(c)
amended to read, the hammer throw is an optional event in the Junior Olympics
until January 1, 2007 when it becomes an official event. This date is based upon
the implementation plan developed by Youth Athletics. Robin asked if we could
conceivably continue this until 2110. The answer is yes. Moved and seconded to
accept this motion. 42 for and 13 against. Bob will assign an implementation
Indianapolis/Illinois, gave a fifteen minute presentation and a fifteen
minute question and answer on the 2005 Junior Olympic Bid.
Pharr Texas, gave a fifteen minute presentation and a fifteen minute question
and answer on the 2005 Junior Olympic Bid.
Omaha Nebraska, gave a fifteen minute presentation and a fifteen minute
question and answer on the 2005 Junior Olympic Bid.
Ballots were passed out for voting.
Lionel also welcomed back Sam Smith who has been absent because of ill
Bob has asked the following people to serve on the committee for
implementation of the hammer. Lance Turley, Kenny Emerick, Sam Germany, Robin
Beamon, John Wissler.
The votes were presented for Junior Olympics 2005. We will be going to
Indianapolis, Ind, with a vote of 36, Pharr, Tx. 19 and Omaha, Ne. 11. A motion
was made to hold the ballots for one hour from the close of balloting. Motion
Session ended at 3:45pm
Meeting called to order at 10:15am -- Quorum present.
Dr. Mark Troxler from the medical committee handed out two reports. He
mentioned that the N.M. Cross country medical is in order. He further commented
on the tables he has compiled regarding the athletes over the past several
years. A form has been established for the championship meets to fill out
regarding daily injuries. The Zero Tolerance policy was also mentioned. You can
get more information from USADA by calling them or going on the web site. There
is a book out "The future of Youth Athletics" telling why athletes
drop out of the sport. Mark felt it a worth while read.
2003 Cross Country in Albuquerque, N.M. Ron Mascarenas reported 2700 athletes
registered to date. The web site will be updated by Monday.
Patrice Wilson reported on the 2004 Schamburg, IL. cross country. The web
site should be up and running by Feb. 1, 2004. Everything else is coming along
Barb Smith reported on the 2004 Youth Nationals for Baltimore. The entry form
should be on the web site by February. The new location will be put on the web
site immediately. Inez would like the team roster concept for on-line to be
looked into. Lionel explained that USATF National office is working on the web
site to address the issue of the relay roster. Barb is asking that athletes
bring their Birth Certificates if they have not had it verified on their
membership card. Robin has asked that we still insist on birth certificates if
they register on line just as a precaution.
Glenn Fortune and Barb Kousky gave their report on the JO meet in Eugene
They do have a web site 2004JuniorOlympic.com. They will be putting the
passport on when completed. Hotel information is on right now. January 2nd the
dormitory information will be posted. Room and board package including food,
will be available for adults and children, (three meal plan) $35.00 per day.
They are requesting at least one adult for every 10 youths. Free shuttle from
the airport to the main hotels. Discounted airline rates for Eugene and
Portland. No shuttle service from the Portland airport. Mike Olsen in charge of
officials has been here at convention handing out applications.
2002 Cross country report, Carrollton GA. submitted by Ron Boemker was passed
out to the committee.
Despite a few glitches (see attached report) it was a well run meet.
2003 JO report on Miami by Dorothy Dawson. It was a good meet, and it was
well run by all concerned. They did comply with all meet requirements. Dorothy
thanked Robin for running such a good meet.
2003 Youth Nationals in Buffalo reported by Linda Phelps. The meet itself ran
very well. They complied with all requirements. It was very gracious of them to
help out with the World Youth and making sure they got of to Sherbrooke, Canada.
Jim Duncan gave his report on the Standards. A handout was given to the
committee. (see attached). The formula is based on 8 places. Moved and seconded
that standards be accepted. Motion carried.
Nancy asked that if you have any outstanding people in your Association that
you would like recognized with a certificate from the National Office, to get
the names to her and she will make sure Mark Springer gets them. They usually go
out the beginning of the year.
Bob asked us to get in our suggestions regarding the zonal meets. The
Executive Board will meet later this afternoon to discuss locations.
Kenny Emerik said that our proposal has been accepted by the rules committee,
regarding the Hammer.
New Business:
a. entry fee: Lionel stated that our fees have remained the same for the past
26 years. He would like to propose that our JO fees be raised $1.00 at all
levels, per event. For Cross country, raise to $10.00. Inez asked that we
separate the two, as a friendly amendment. John Wissler asked we not raise the
cross country fee. Lionel has withdrawn his motion. Motion carried. Motion to
separate the two has been carried. Lionel made a motion that the events be
raised to $2.00 maximum at each level. Lionel made a motion to raise cross
country fees to $2.00 maximum at each level. Motion carried. This will be
effective as of 2004. John Wissler would like to have the fees raised for the
Combined events. John is making a motion that the combined fees be raised to
$2.00 in the Triathlon and Penth. In the Decth. and Hept. be raised to $4.00.
Motion defeated. Bob Kreutz has asked that the new fees be put in the youth
guide. Inez made a motion that the Penth and Triath be the same for the Youth as
the JO fees are. Seconded. Those in favor 27. Opposed 14. Motion carried.
Session ended 12:15pm
Meeting called to order at 1:15pm - Quorum present
b. cross country/Nike: Char, Lionel, along with Bill Roe and Nike discussed
the Border clash and the problems with the cross country program. Nike is
running a cross country National meet. They will have masters, open men and
women and intermediate and young men and women. They will be replacing the
Footlocker meet. So many rumors have been going around, that he wanted to say
that this meet is going to take place. The concepts and the type and structure
of the meet is still in progress. We want to keep our athletes in our program
and we will have the executive committee look into it. Ron made a motion that we
accept the Executive board ruling on this matter. Motion carried. Lionel made a
motion that we would add two high school divisions to our cross country meet. 36
for and 7 against.
Char made a motion that we increase the relay entry fees to $32.00. Seconded.
Those in favor 39. Opposed 6. Motion carried.
c. World youth team: John Wissler felt the process for selecting athletes
needs to be looked into. Bob feels that we have to be able to track the
athletes. We do have a budget, but more funds are needed to include some
cultural experiences. Bob is working with the National Office to work on this
issue. Communications need to get out sooner to the parents, athletes etc.
d. Bid specifications: John Wissler made a motion that the bid documents be
out 3-1, sent in 6-1 and on sites 10-1. John withdrew his motion. Bob explained
that he is aware of the problems and is trying to work out with National Office.
Thomas Johnson from the Athletes advisory committee spoke to us about the
World Youth Meet. He will report to his committee and make them aware of our
World Youth problems. He felt there was a great World Youth Team and they did a
really good job. Bob commented on the fact that he was not only an advisor but
contributed a lot of help to them.
Robin made a report on the coaches background screening pilot program. She
handed out an "Incomplete Draft" It is being tested in 7 Associations.
When your club application is sent to National Office you must include the $5.00
per background check or your club will not be accepted. National Office will
advise you as to whether your persons have been accepted or not. You will not be
told why they have been rejected. The person listed as your club contact will
receive the information that the person has been rejected. It is up to that
person to appeal. Motion made to accept Robin's report. The motion passed.
Joy Kamani came in to make a few comments on the World Youth trip to Canada.
The selection committee is a work in progress. She felt it was a good trip and
all aspects of the meet were covered. The athletes had many personal best
performances. She feels that this program has a very good effect on the athletes
that participate. There were very few applications sent in for the selection of
staff. Get your applications in or inquire to National Office.
e. National order of events: John Wissler wants to know if we are going to
keep the 4x8 in the multi or move it back. John made a motion that we move it
back to its original place. Seconded. John withdrew his motion. Patrice Wilson
made a motion to have the 4x8 permanently put in on the multi day. Seconded. 41
for and 2 against.
f. New event implementation: John Wissler wants to know when we put a new
event in how are we going to let the committee know when. Kenny said it goes
into effect when it is passed through rules and put in the rule book. Basically
it would be January 1st.
g. Birth Verification: Inez Finch stated that if you receive birth
certificates, you need to get them to your membership chair so they can verify
h. Removing Midget Division name from Youth: David Bullock said the Screen
Actors Guild members of the dwarf division took offense of our name and asked
David if he could address the issue at convention. Mary asked if they had any
suggestions. Ron defined dwarf and midget and he will discuss with David, as to
what action would be taken if any.
Regional Coordinators report: Larry Seifert reported that the individual
entry form and relay form be used by all Association and Regional meets.
Guidelines have been put in to effect regarding inclement weather. The Youth
chair or an appointee must be at the Regional Meet.
Kenny Emerick reported on the false starting rule. The Youth will still have
our old false start rule regarding two false starts.
The Zonal election was held. Northeast Zone Linda Phelps, alternate Lance
Turley. West Zone, Mary Aude, alternate Glenn Fortune. Midwest, Lefty Martin,
alternate John Wissler. South, Erika Baxter, alternate Ron Williams.
Calendar Committee: Linda Phelps & Glenn Fortune: we are doing 2008.
Association June 12-15...19-2226-29. If any changes with CC we would come
back next year and discuss dates etc. From the Racewalk Committee, the National
Youth Racewalk Championship will be held in Pharr Tx. May 30, 2004. It will be
3K and 5K.
Youth Coaches Association: John Wissler reported that any new members see
Larry Seifert with your dues. Coach of the year from 2002 was recognized. Those
for 2003 are John Martin NE, Jim Engle MW, Lori Smith Thompson, W, Walter
Pinion, South. The subject of the "Midget" name for Youth was brought
up, with various suggestions.
Associations Committee: Roma Poole reported that they are the liaison to the
committee. The big topic of conversation was the coach's background screening
which Robin had already reported on.
Noreen Richardson reported on Law and Legislation: Article 6 Associations
should only have one account. Delegates at the convention Article 9any voting
delegate must be a member of USATF. Rule 7-B athletes staying in their
Association for 90 days. This is still undecided. Most of the items were tabled
or withdrawn. She will update any new information and get to Nancy Seifert to
add to the minutes.
Please be alert at the closing session regarding the Hammer.
Kenny Emerick said the whole package could be pulled and it would be taken
off to the corner and if not resolved it would be brought back to the floor.
Motion to adjourn at 4:50pm.
Respectfully submitted by
Nancy Seifert, Youth National Secretary


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It is the first time since 2006 that Lipscomb has sent anyone to NCAA Regional competition.
"What we are looking for is to show good performances and to respect the sport," said Bill Taylor, Lipscomb's track and field coach. "We want to give our best."
Freshman Steve Lindsey, who placed second in the high jump at the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships is the first male track athlete from Lipscomb to participate in the NCAA Regionals on an individual basis. This is one of four regional meets being held.
"It is a fabulous experience for Steve," said Taylor. "He is ranked last in the regional in the high jump, but he is not that far from being ranked 10th. He could beat some people easily in the high jump if he has a good day."
The men's 4 x 400 relay team, consisting of sophomore Michael Knox, senior Clint Carter, freshman Andrew Jones and senior Chad Roberts, is also in the regional after finishing second at the A-Sun Championship meet in Jacksonville, Fla., with a time of 3:19.43.
"Our guys are going after the school record in the 4 x 400," said Taylor. "They were less than a second away from it at the conference championships. That is a record that has stood for many years here.
"That is their No. 1 goal. They understand where they fit in the rankings. They would love to go beat a team. But whether we do or not we want to show that we are competitive and giving our all. There are two seniors on the team. They are pretty much convinced that the school record in the 4 x 400 is going to drop many times and they want their name on it at least for a little while."
Taylor calls the 4 x 400 team the "bread and butter" of the program.
"I have a philosophy that you build a program based on the 4 x 400 relay team," said Taylor. "It is a pride event. Track can be so individual. In most events we go to there are not many team scores.
"The 4 x 400 is a team event. There are four guys that all have to perform for each other on the same day at the same time for the team to have success. A 4 x 400 relay team consists of the four best athletes on your team. People want to be on that team. There has been a fight for the spots."
Kristin Ratzlaff, another freshman, is participating in the javelin. She placed third at the A-Sun Championships.
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Ruth Mick is the only other female track and field athlete to have competed in an NCAA Regional. She qualified in 2006.
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The long Labor Day weekend was no vacation for those considering a bid to fill the late Edward M. Kennedy's seat in the US Senate.
Joseph Kennedy II, after nearly two weeks of silence, announced Monday that he will not run for the Senate seat that has borne his family's name for all but two of the last 60 years.
Mr. Kennedy's pass means the Democrats are likely to have a crowded ballot for the Dec. 8 primary.
The race to come
Monday's annual Greater Boston Labor Breakfast provided indications of the race to come. Attorney General Martha Coakley – currently the sole official candidate on the Democratic side – spoke to the crowd of union members and shook hands outside the breakfast venue.
Reps. Michael Capuano, Edward Markey, and Stephen Lynch were also in attendance, although Mr. Kennedy, in an inkling of his announcement later in the day, was not.
Representative Lynch said he was "likely" to announce his candidacy this week. Mr. Markey said he was trying to decide whether he'd make a greater impact if he remained in the House, where he has served for more than 30 years and has seniority.
Mr. Capuano, perhaps already campaigning, seemed to warn union members to be wary of unnamed competitors. "When it comes time to make the tough decisions, that's when you start to figure who's with you and who's not," he said. He said Tuesday that he had picked up nomination papers and would make an announcement about his intentions next week, according to the Associated Press.
Markey, Capuano, and Rep. John Tierney had previously said that they would defer to Kennedy, if the former Representative decided to run. Marty Meehan, also a former Representative and the current chancellor of the University of Massachusetts in Lowell, was also waiting on Kennedy's decision. But on late Tuesday, he announced that he will not run.
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By contrast, Bob Burr, a selectman from Canton, Mass. and a relative unknown, is the sole GOP member to declare his candidacy thus far.
Republican and former Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey announced this weekend that she will not run in January's special election. In a statement Sunday, Ms. Healey cited family considerations – she has two teenage children – as her primary reason.
After serving as Gov. Mitt Romney's lieutenant, Healy ran to replace him as Massachusetts governor in 2006, losing to Deval Patrick (D) by 21 percentage points in a largely self-financed campaign.
Other potential GOP candidates include state Sen. Scott Brown, who is "testing the waters" for a campaign.
Under federal election law, Senator Brown has 15 days after crossing a $5,000 fundraising mark to declare his candidacy. In the meantime, he is allowed to use those preliminarily funds for polling and other resources to ascertain whether a campaign would be viable. Brown is expected to make a public announcement about his candidacy in the next week.
Former US Attorney Michael Sullivan and Andrew Card, who was chief of staff under President George W. Bush, are also thought to be considering a bid for Kennedy's seat.
Curt Schilling, the former Red Sox pitcher, has also said he's thinking about running, though he admits, "I have zero experience in passing a piece of legislation."
This story has been updated at 4:30 p.m. ET.
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