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Plenty of activities for everyone to explore along the rugged West Coast of New Zealand
Rugged and romantic sums up the West Coast – and sandflies.....
Take your time to explore this remote part of the South Island, there are heaps of things to do for all sorts of adventurers.
Back in the day this place was loaded with gold and all the hopefuls digging for it. As you drive down the coast explore the museums in the townships as all have their unique stories to tell.
Eco tourism is big in this part of the land and bird watching is pretty cool. The White Heron and the Kiwi are fairly easy to spot, especially with bird watching tour operators that know how best to approach them.
A great way to get in amongst nature is on the water either on rafting trips, or kayak trips
Dotted along the coast are plenty of opportunities to go and stretch your legs.
There are plenty of scenic walks to explore that take you along the beaches, through native forest, limestone outcrops, around lakes, natural hot pools and along cliff tops.
The West Coast is spectacular from the air, it's an incredible way to see the both the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers as well as Mount Cook – New Zealand's highest mountain.
There are many scenic flight options see what travellers have to say about their flight experiences on Rankers.
As you cruise down the coast there are many accommodation and camping options. If you are travelling in a van or a tent make sure you know where you can camp, for people that are fully self-contained there are plenty of secluded spots.
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The Republican Party of Texas, in a move to connect long-term with Hispanic voters, named George P. Bush — nephew of former president George W. Bush and son of former Florida governor Jeb Bush — deputy finance chairman Monday, calling him the "next generation of Texas Republican Leadership."
Party Chairman Steve Munisteri lauded Bush's work as co-founder of Maverick PAC (aimed toward mobilizing young conservative Hispanics) and said the decision to bring Bush aboard the "official" state party train came first from a mutual friend, then later coalesced after a meeting.
"We visited extensively and we found we had the exact same vision for the party with a special emphasis in reaching out to the Hispanic community," Munisteri said.
The Texas Department of Health and Safety projects Hispanics will outnumber Anglos in Texas by 2015, particularly in metropolitan areas. Munisteri said the party is not only focused on getting minorities out to vote, but keeping them engaged in the political process.
"It's a matter of political survival," Munisteri said. "If the Republican Party wants to be the dominant party in the state it has to get a significant percentage of votes if it wants to survive."
In 2008 Bush was named by Time magazine one of "40 under 40" up and coming political dynamos in the American political arena, during which time he was in Afghanistan serving as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve. A Rice University graduate and University of Texas Law alum, Bush founded Austin real estate equity firm Pennybacker Capital and practiced law in Dallas prior. He has been heavily involved throughout in his family's poltical dynasty; George P. Bush campaigned for his grandfather, 41st president George H.W. Bush, as a young boy.
Munisteri cited Bush's youth as a selling point, and noted Ted Cruz, Republican Senate nominee, as an example of a new generation of conservatives.
"George is coming from a family that has a history of being successful with the Hispanic community," Munisteri said.
Currently, Bush is attending Army Reserves training in San Antonio. He is slated to speak at the Republican National Convention in Tampa Bay, Florida later this month alongside former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice.


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A Texas high-school student is suing her local school district after she was punished for refusing to stand and recite Mexico's pledge of allegiance as part of a Spanish class assignment. The lawsuit charges that the McAllen Independent School District violated 15-year-old Brenda Brindson's constitutional guarantees when her Spanish teacher required her to recite the Mexican pledge and sing its national anthem, and gave her a failing grade when she refused.
In the fall of 2011, Brindson entered McAllen's Achieve Early College High School with the goal of doing well in her classes. But problems developed immediately after the high-school sophomore "refused to stand up, extend her arms straight out with palms down, and recite the Mexican Pledge of Allegiance and sing the Mexican National Anthem," explained the Thomas More Law Center (TMLC), which is representing Brindson in the lawsuit.
The activity was part of what the school's Spanish teacher, Reyna Santos, required of all her Spanish level 3 students in order to pass the class. But when the time came for the students to pay homage to their neighboring country to the south, Brindson remained seated. It's not that the young lady has any problem with Mexico or its people. After all, while she was born in the United States, her mother is a Mexican immigrant. "Brenda is fluent in Spanish and English and is proud of her Mexican heritage," related the TMLC, "but she is a true blooded American. So to Brenda, the words of the pledge have a deep meaning. Her conscience and patriotism would not allow her to participate in the assignment."
Ironically, the McAllen school district has a policy that allows students to opt out of reciting both the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance and the Declaration of Independence if the student "as determined by the district, has a conscientious objection to the recitation." Also ironic was the fact that the assignment in which Brindson refused to participate was given during the school's celebration of Freedom Week, which observed the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, and also on U.S. Constitution Day.
According to the TMLC, Brindson's refusal was met with a strong negative response by Santos and the school's principal, Yvette Cavasos. "Both tried to coerce her to recite the Mexican pledge, saying this was just an assignment," recalled an account by the law center. "Brenda attempted to discuss reasons for her refusal to pledge allegiance to a country other than the United States with both Santos and Cavasos. When Brenda did not back down, she was punished."
While Brindson offered to recite the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish as an alternative to reciting the Mexican pledge, Santos instead assigned her to research and write on Mexico's independence, for which she was given 13 out of 100 points — a failing grade — although by all accounts the essay was above average. Additionally, she was required to sit in class over several days listening to student after student reciting the Mexican pledge.
"Following the incident," related TMLC, "Brenda was involuntarily removed from her Spanish class. She spent the class hour in the school's office, even though she requested to return to the classroom. Brenda was also given a failing grade on her report card" — a mark that was later raised as the school realized Brindson and her father were going to file a lawsuit.
"What are we to do," said the girl's father, William Brindson, "just lay down and let it happen? Or should we stand up for our country?"
TMLC president and chief counsel Richard Thompson agreed. "Too many Americans — including those of Mexican descent — have suffered and died protecting our nation," he said. "It's astonishing that this Texas school would deny Brenda her right of conscience and free speech not to pledge allegiance to a foreign country."
Thompson noted that "there is a sad trend in public schools across our nation to undermine American patriotism. But it's encouraging to see students like Brenda stand up for America despite pressure from school officials."
The incident has raised the ire of patriotic Americans around the nation, particularly in the Lone Star State. Republican Texas State Rep. Dan Flynn said he was shocked by the episode and would introduce a bill requiring more mandatory studies of exclusively American subjects like the U.S. Constitution in Texas high-school classrooms. "I do have a problem if we're making an assignment for young people to stand up and pledge to another country," he told local television station WFAA. "It lessens the value of the pledge to the United States flag."
As for Brenda Brindson, she said she was simply taking a stand for what she believes. She added, "I really hope I was an inspiration to a lot of youth in America to stand up for what's right."


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Bonn, Germany, May 19, 2008 (IUCN) – Bonn is the last formal international gathering where meaningful progress toward the achievement of the 2010 biodiversity target can be made, says IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature).
"We need to act now to stop the destruction of life on this planet," says Sebastian Winkler, Head of IUCN's Countdown 2010. "Although governments have promised to save biodiversity by 2010, they will not achieve this target on their own."
"As the world wakes up to the accelerating loss of biological diversity, businesses are increasingly viewing biodiversity conservation as a potential profit centre," says Julia Marton-Lefèvre, Director General of IUCN. "Governments must look to policy reforms to increase the commercial rewards for conserving biodiversity."
IUCN wants governments to take into account the heavy economic cost of losing biodiversity. It also calls on Ministers coming to Bonn to recognize that climate change and biodiversity loss are interlinked.
"The problem of climate change and biodiversity loss requires precise and decisive action from delegates in Bonn," adds Julia Marton-Lefèvre. "We need sophisticated and uncompromised strategies to address these issues – the world expects nothing less."
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With a full slate of games tonight, the second half of the MLB season has truly begun.
The first certainly produced a few surprises. The slump of David Ortiz, the scuffles of the Tampa Bay Rays, the never ending soap opera that is the NY Mets, the surprising start of the SF Giants, the mess that are the Central divisions in both leagues, A-Roid, and Manny-gate. You just never know what's going to happen in Baseball.
I'd like to give my condolences to Manny Acta, the recently let go manager of the Washington Nationals. I really feel bad for him. He was handed a bad situation, exacerbated by injuries, and was expected to perfrom a miracle. So, when Washington performed to expectations, ok, maybe a little below expectations, he got the axe. Maybe if the brain trust in DC would have given him more pitching, particularly in the bull pen, the Nat's wouldn't be so awful. they'd still be bad, but not awful. And the nagging injuried to guys like Ryan Zimmerman don't help either.
Now for some 1st half "awards:"
Al Cy Young- Roy Halladay (TOR). Josh Beckett (BOS) is a close second, but Roy takes it. He should win it at the end of the year, as long as he stays in the AL.
NL Cy Young- Tim Lincecum (SF). Matt Cain (SF) his teammate can give Tim a run for it, but I think that Lincecum is the odds on favorite to win his second consecutive award.
AL MVP- This is a tough one, with so many good candidates. Jason Bay and Kevin Youkilis (BOS) are solid contenders, as is A-Roid (NYY), Nelson Cruz (TEX), and even Torii Hunter (LAA). For myself, it would come down between Bay and A-Roid. I'd give the edge to Bay mainly for his complete lack of controversy, and how he carried the Red Sox while Ortiz struggled.
NL MVP- Albert Pujols (STL). Is there any doubt? I can't think of anyone else in the NL who even comes close to meaning what Puljols does to the Cardinals.
AL Manager of the Year- Mike Sciosia (LAA). Jim Leyland (DET), Ron Gardenhire (MIN), and Terry Francona (BOS) deserve some notice, but none of them have faced the adversities that Scioscia and the Angels have this year. Don Wakamatsu of Seattle should finish a close second.
NL Manager of the Year: Bruce Bochy (SFG). Joe Torre (LAD) will get some votes, being Joe Torre and managing in LA, but Bochy should win this.
Looking forward, I expect to see a few things happen. Texas will fade in the AL West. They just do not have the pitching, in the rotation or the pen, to compete with the Angels and Mariners. If the Mariners get a big bat to help their offense, they can give the Angels a serious challenge for the division, and the Yankees for the Wild Card.
The AL Central will come down to the Twins and Tigers. The White Sox are just too inconsistent to pose a real threat. The Twins have a terrific 1-2 punch with Mauer and Morneau, a top notch closer in Joe Nathan, and enough pitching to compete in the division. The Tigers have an issue in the bullpen with no clear closer, but their rotation is by far the strongest in the division. Expect the Indians to sell of a few players before the trade dead line, like Jamey Carroll and Rafael Betancourt. Don;t believe the rumors surrounding Victor Martinez.
The AL East is going to continue to be a slugfest. The Red Sox should win the division by 4-5 games. The Yankees are something of an enigma, and what actions they take may be dictated not by baseball reasoning, but by the sports writers and vocal fans. Brian Cashman may be forced to amek a deal he doesn't want to, with Toronto's Roy Halladay the main target. The problem with the Yankees is that they are one injury away from being dead in the water. The loss of an OF, A-Roid, or another SP will kill their season, trade or no trade. Toronto is in a tough position, especially with Halladay. He's owed a lot of money for next year, and Toronto is 2-3 years away from being truly competetive. They could get a lot for him, if they deal him. He's the prize of this years trade sweepstakes. Tampa Bay could be surprising in the 2nd half, potentially passing the Yankees in the standings. Despite the loss of Aki Iwamura, they have a solid offense, defense, and pitching staff. You cna just write Baltimore off now.
Over in the senior circuit, the NL East is one ugly division. It seems like half the time no one wants to win it. The NY Mets are wracked with injuries (Reyes, Delgado, Beltran), and guys like David Wright are under performing. The Phillies are so streaky, just like the Marlins, that one week they're hot, the next they're cold. I'm not sure adding Pedro Martinez will do much for the Phils, given that Pedro likely won't go more than 5 innings in any given start.
The Central division is far more competetive, probably the most competetive in Baseball. The Cards, the Cubs, the Brewers, and Astros are all in it. Only Pittsburgh is out. The top teams are so evenly matched, which surprising given that an ace like the Astro's Roy Oswalt is having an off year. These will be the teams most active in acquiring a player before the dead line. Look for the Brewers to get a pitcher, the Cubs a hitter, and the Cards for the best player they can get(a pitcher most likely). I would offer that who ever makes the best deal by the trade dead line will win this division.
The NL West is a run away for the LA Dodgers so far. San Francisco is off to a somewhat unexpected start, and could nail down the Wild Card for the NL by the end of August. The Diamondbacks season was lost when Brandon Webb went down to inury. Sand Diego, who had one of the more coveted SP in Baseball, lost out on a chance to make a big deal when Peavy went down to an ankle injury.
The Red Sox and Julio Lugo are about to part company. This is far from unexpected. The only question is if he will be traded or released, as I don't expect he will accept assigment to the minors. Likely suitors for Lugo will be Seattle, Tampa Bay, San Francisco, and Chicago Cubs. If a deal is made, the Sox will have to pick up most, if not all of his salary, and will only get a medium level of value in return.
Expect eric Wedge to be fired in Cleveland. He may last the season, depending on how the Tribe's 2nd half goes, but he won't be back next year. Joe Girardi may be on the hot seat as well, more so if Cashman makes a deal and the Yankees don't make the play offs.


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Consider the number of people that have access, at one point or another, to your kitchen facility. Kitchen staff. Servers. Purveyors. Service agents. While it would be great to assume that everyone has your best interests in mind, such a thought process would be naïve. Unfortunately, some members of the parties listed above have their own interests in mind. It is your responsibility to make sure that your interests are protected.
Security is a critical issue in foodservice facilities. There is a significant amount of money tied up in assets that are extremely desirable by others. Steak, lobster, and other expensive foods should be viewed as assets. It is no different than tires at a tire store or clothing in a department store. Hospitality employees do not typically view the food in the walk-ins or dry storage rooms in this manner. As a result, they don't feel as guilty about taking something. "No one will miss this" they convince themselves. I know because I have seen it happen time and time again during my operation days.
Protect Your Assets
There are steps that you can take to protect your investment. Keep in mind that where there is a will, there is a way. In other words, anyone with a strong desire to steal will find a way to do so. Utilizing some of the preventative measures discussed below, however, may act as a deterrent and limit your exposure to theft.
The location of the office is critical. The best location will be dependent on the layout and configuration of the kitchen space, but there are some rules to follow that will help you determine the appropriate location. The office should have easy access or clear views of the back door. Most products that "leave" the facility do so through the back door. If the office is in close proximity to the door, would-be thieves might think twice about trying to sneak product by the manager's office.
Be sure that the office has clear sight lines of as many work areas as possible. Truthfully, a manager shouldn't spend much time in their office. While they are there, however, they should be able to see what the staff is up to, or at least leave them with the feeling that they are being watched.
The kitchen should be designed to limit the number of alcoves and enclosed spaces. Such configurations make it too easy, not to mention tempting, for would-be thieves to plan and act on their malicious intentions. Open spaces, easily viewed from the main kitchen area or office should be incorporated. Also, the use of half walls instead of full walls in certain locations will assist in the effort as well.
Valuable items, such as liquor, should be held under lock and key. Just as important as securing these items is limiting the number of people that have access to such product. The fewer the better. This may sound like common sense, but separate securable areas are often overlooked in the planning phase. On opening day, the manager asks where the liquor is to be kept and then learns it will be stored on the floor in the manager's office. It is tough to control your inventory when it is stored below your desk.
One issue that is overlooked time and time again is the fact that purveyors (soda, beer, food, etc.) often have unsupervised access to your kitchen facility. Once again, temptation and opportunity often leads to mysterious "loss of product." In my design work, I try to provide separate, isolated storage of and access to purveyor provided products. For example, a beer keg walk-in cooler should be separate from the walk-in coolers and freezers. Why should a purveyor be permitted to meander through the walk-in cooler, where your lobsters and steak are located? Provide a dedicated keg cooler with a single entrance, and make sure that the entrance is easily supervised. This philosophy can be used for other purveyor provided products.
Although not a design related issue, the relationship between management or ownership and the staff is vital. I worked for a great restaurant manager early in my career … he really knew his stuff. One day, a bus boy asked for a dessert to eat and the manager obliged without hesitation. He then explained that it is better to be open and honest with your staff. Had he turned down the request, the dessert would have likely been taken anyway. Not to say that this is acceptable behavior on a regular basis, but it is a method to consider every now and then.
Implementation of the design techniques above will not guarantee the elimination of theft from your facility. They will, however, provide significant deterrents to those that are considering stealing. If it is difficult to steal, it may not be worth their effort. The end result is better protection of your assets … yes assets.


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THE AVIATOR soars into the stratosphere of classic American filmmaking. Martin Scorsese not only maintains the incredible standards of his career with this modern epic, but also expands its horizons. As bold and brash as Howard Hughes himself, the film is dazzling beyond words, while the visual splendor of the film carries us back to an era of Hollywood gone by. Leonardo DiCaprio embodies Howard Hughes in one of the year's most demanding roles, with two character arcs at play as Hughes rises and falls simultaneously.
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COLLATERAL takes audiences on a ride they won't soon forget. It's a thrill ride, but it's also a dark, dreamy meditation on morality that stays with you long after your heart stops racing. Director Michael Mann is a true craftsman of the genre, and his comfort in the audience's discomfort allows him always to be a step ahead. Part of the film's allure is that it gives us a tour of Los Angeles after the sun sets, which is beautifully captured with new technologies by cinematographers Dion Beebe and Paul Cameron.
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ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND is an unforgettable love story. Daringly original and heartwarmingly romantic, this film is as challenging and rewarding as love itself. There is no more inventive screenwriter today than Charlie Kaufman, who helps us remember that film is a medium with boundless storytelling possibilities. Jim Carrey's indelible performance is the central force in the film, while Kate Winslet continues to astound with her every look, her every smile. To see the film twice is to enrich your love for it ten-fold.
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS hoists the world of high school football on its shoulder and parades it into the history of mythic American sports stories. Adapted from H.G. Bissinger's non-fiction book about the town of Odessa, Texas, and its passion for the local team, Peter Berg's film demonstrates that sometimes the most dramatic stories are based in reality. The true power of the film lies in its ability to illuminate the hope that lives on Friday nights across America. For many in the stands, these are their heroes; for those who take the field, this is their moment in life, their chance to shine. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS captures these sentiments with grace and eloquence.
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THE INCREDIBLES lives up to its name in spectacular fashion. This clever and original animated film from writer/director Brad Bird dazzles in its visual splendor, but it is the story that proves most colorful. The Parr family — a.k.a. Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and their two super children — is a nuclear family that imparts a message for all ages — that we all have special talents. Enter the villain, and the film's incredible blend of adventure and wit sets a new bar for James Bond.
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KINSEY is a rich and engaging film biography about Dr. Alfred Kinsey, the revolutionary sex researcher who challenged the conventions of "normal." But this is no science lesson or standard bio-pic, for writer/director Bill Condon has a dynamic storytelling style that finds a heart in the man whose mind is so celebrated, and also beautifully portrays the era that gasped and then embraced his findings. Liam Neeson delivers a monumental performance as Kinsey, while Laura Linney lights up the screen with warmth and forgiveness.
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MARIA FULL OF GRACE shines a light from above on a dark corner of the American dream. Catalina Sandino Moreno is mesmerizing in her screen debut as a young woman from Colombia who endures a harrowing journey to the United States as a drug mule. Writer/director Joshua Marston's film is presented in Spanish, but speaks volumes about America and the beacon of hope it continues to shine on countries around the world. The film's power lies in its natural storytelling, where nothing is forced, but tension rules.
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MILLION DOLLAR BABY is classic American filmmaking by a man at the top of his game. Director/actor/producer/composer Clint Eastwood proves once again that he is American film's true renaissance man. Simple, pure and direct in its storytelling, the film finds power in its lean frame, while taking on issues of family and faith without flinching. Hilary Swank inhabits her character as if she is in a class by herself, and with Morgan Freeman and Eastwood in her corner, there is no more engaging acting ensemble on screen this year. MILLION DOLLAR BABY is a knockout.
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SIDEWAYS is vintage comedy that, like a good bottle of wine, will only get better with age. Director Alexander Payne is well established as one of the great directors of his generation, and here he impresses again as the rare filmmaker whose reliance is not on special effects or sleight of hand, but on words and warmth. The film's brilliant cast provides the soul to this compassionate film about friendship and all its imperfections. AFI raises a glass of Pinot noir to the creative ensemble for their remarkable achievement with SIDEWAYS.
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SPIDER-MAN 2 is a movie sequel at its most triumphant. Glorious, inventive and joyful, Sam Raimi's film creates something deeply human from the pages of a comic book, illustrating for Hollywood how to create a summer blockbuster by investing in the craft of storytelling. SPIDER-MAN 2 swings high through the annals of American superheroes, spinning a story without a reliance on special effects, spectacular as they are. Amidst the film's popcorn-munching fun, its message rings true — with great honor comes great responsibility.
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marches to the tap of its own therapist's pencil, often finding itself so far outside the traditional form of television comedy that it stands alone in its own genre. Richly imagined by Mitchell Hurwitz and the creative ensemble, each week the show's lovably twisted characters give us an uproarious, glorious trip to the nuthouse they call home. Amid the laughs is brilliant commentary on celebrity and a gleefully wicked satire of the American family we all know too well.
makes it impossible to curb your enthusiasm for the talents of Larry David. Finding humor in the droll and everyday, the show unfolds in a signature style that sets it apart from all other comedy on television. This year's spectacularly engineered storyline with Mel Brooks and THE PRODUCERS was not only one of the longest comedic build-ups on record, but it also delivered one of the great punch lines in television history.
stands tall in the proud tradition of the American Western. Grand schemes and Shakespearean motives take viewers on a true journey through time, and yet the show's unique power comes from what is not necessarily true to the period, illustrating that sometimes storytellers have to lie to tell the truth. David Milch and his writers blend fact and fiction, historical and imagined characters, and use modern language to immerse viewers in a richly defined parallel universe that captures how dark and difficult life was in a time that has since been glamorized by Hollywood.
is the best thing to happen to television in many years. Marc Cherry has created the water cooler show of 2004 by dusting off one of the oldest forms of TV — the classic American soap opera — and presenting it with a level of sophisticated satire that makes it totally unique. The show is a triumph for its acting ensemble, which bring such personality to their characters each week that we feel as if we know them like our own neighbors. For all the accolades and critical attention the show receives, perhaps its greatest contribution is that it reminds us that one of the key elements of great television is — in a word — fun.
was found by American audiences this year, just when they needed to be rescued from reality television. Confounding expectations with every episode, the show demonstrates how fulfilling it is to be in the hands of talented writers and storytellers. From the opening moments of the harrowing pilot episode, LOST has played like a psychological thriller, presenting a giant puzzle and doling out its pieces sparingly. Strange and offbeat, yet familiar (think GILLIGAN'S ISLAND), LOST enjoys both a broad audience and a cult following, which is a testament to the inventive work of the creative ensemble.
NIP/TUCK continues to alter the face of television. Beautifully designed and photographed, the program entrances viewers with its sexy appearance, but ultimately reminds us that there is more to great drama than what meets the eye. Creator Ryan Murphy and the show's creative ensemble operate with precision each episode, cutting through layers of the human condition to reveal stories of friendship and family rarely seen on television today.
THE SHIELD is not just another cop show. Visceral and raw, hard-hitting and complex, this is a program where the unresolved tension between daily police activity and ethical transgression redefines the genre. Michael Chiklis delivers a powerhouse performance with each episode and helps to make THE SHIELD "appointment television." This was particularly true in 2004, when corruption began to corrode the core of the strike force in episodes reminiscent of John Huston's classic film THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE.
is a revelation. In a world where so much information is available at our fingertips, this television movie is a spectacular example of how the medium can find an unknown story and share it with millions of people in a single night. With seasoned veteran Joseph Sargent at the helm, and outstanding performances by Mos Def and Alan Rickman, this bittersweet story is an important tool for America as it continues to search for a public vocabulary to discuss issues of race.
returned to television in 2004, drawing America back into its dark and dangerous family circle. Digging deeper into the psychological complexities of its already beautifully realized characters, David Chase and the creative ensemble created a profound emotional resonance in a year marked by the tragic grandeur of the series. The show's ability to captivate viewers with its alluring — but doomed-universe became even more powerful as the family struggled internally...and began to take care of business.
takes American audiences where no politically correct man — or woman — has gone before. Smart, fearless and sometimes indefensible, SOUTH PARK speaks most importantly to television's role as communicator with younger generations. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have a remarkable ability to react quickly to current events and trends, which creates an extraordinary vitality in the comedy...and laughter that will echo across the century.
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Over the years, my profession has had a general reputation as one that produced some recalcitrants who were inclined, as the saying goes, to "crawl into the bottle."
I have to admit, there seems to have been a propensity among journalists to have a friendly drink or two or three.
But, I don't believe I ever had as much problem with a drunk as I did one with, gasp, Body Odor (B.O.).
Three memorable drunk journalists with whom I was associated include a reporternews editor, a copy editor and, ahem, a publisher. We'll get to the guy with B.O. last so we don't have our nostrils burning too long.
An East Texas weekly I went to publish had a reporter-news editor on staff that had a reputation as a boozer and he looked the part. He actually was a pretty good reporter and writer.
Anyway, Dan had a habit of keeping a bottle of booze in his car. Several times a day, he'd slip out to the car and take a nip or two or three. I'd also been warned that the local district attorney had gotten his hooks into Dan when the reporter was picked up for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). He told Dan he'd hold onto the DWI as long as Dan didn't get busted again and that he was to write stories favorable to the prosecutor's office.
Shortly after I took over publishing that paper, I caught Dan taking dictation at his desk from the D.A., who was standing there dictating a story on a criminal court case he'd just tried. Dan decided to take early retirement rather than be fired.
Shortly after that stint at the East Texas weekly paper, I was hired as the editor of a semi-weekly that, under new ownership, was going to convert to daily. I was given the task of planning the conversion.
I did so and hired the budgeted staff, including a copy editor. The man I hired for that post had just retired from the advertising business in Houston as a copywriter. He was gifted, bright, sophisticated and a recovering alcoholic. Bart explained the difference between reformed and recovering. "There's no such thing as a reformed drunk," he said, bitingly. "Being an alcoholic is a sickness, not a crime." Bart didn't want to retire, he just wanted out of the Houston rat race.
He also possessed one of the driest wits I've ever encountered. He did a splendid job and was never tempted to take a drink plus he kept the newsroom loose and in stitches while he sliced up their writing and handed it back smilingly as he said, "You can do better."
And, young women just loved that old white-haired rapscallion.
The tippling publisher was the saddest story of all. He was one of the most absolutely brilliant and gifted men I've ever known. Joseph invented the "four-martini lunch" and did most of his serious business over such repasts, usually with one staffer in tow. As editor, I was often the staffer designated as driver. Lunch was usually at the country club and lasted three hours. And, believe it or not, a lot of business — including some stimulating brainstorming sessions — was conducted.
Ultimately, however, Joseph got to the point where he couldn't handle as much booze as he'd been accustomed to drinking and proceeded to become thick-tongued and dangerous behind the wheel of a car. The stockholders fired him. And, now, hold your nose. We're to the B.O. case.
Albert was hired when I was in a desperate spot for a reporter. And, he was actually a pretty good one. However, I sent ol' Al home six times during his short tenure to take a bath despite his protests that the drug Dylantin, which he was taking for epileptictype seizures, was causing the odor. However, upon returning to work in an hour from his bath, he smelled comparatively delightful for the remainder of the day.
I wound up having to fire Albert because he went off, on his own time but against my orders, chasing the famous "ghost lights" in a swampy area of the county and wrecked a company car. But, the newsroom smelled a lot better.
There you have it — three drunks and a stinker.
WILLIS WEBB is a retired community newspaper publisher of more than 55 years experience. He can be reached by email at email@example.com.


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Giving thanks–to Gail and her turkey
I have a little Thanksgiving confession to make. Growing up, I never really "got" the appeal of our national bird, turkey. Even though my mother is a gifted kosher cook, I always found turkey meat to be a bit bland, even our kosher bird. My mother did her best to bring out the juices in our store-bought Empire turkey, but it paled in comparison to her other wonderful and kosher Thanksgiving dishes, like challah stuffing, homemade cranberry relish and her unbelievably delicious apple pie (we were not a pumpkin pie family).
All that changed when we shared Thanksgiving with my friend Gail at her home in Vermont. At her table, I first tasted the true delights of turkey from Stonewood Farm. Three generations of the Stone family currently operate Stonewood Farm, a one thousand acre farm located in Orwell, Vermont. Gail even knows the owners, Paul and Frances Stone. "These are great people," she says of the couple. The parents of four grown children, Paul and Frances are involved not just in turkey farming, but in community life as well. In fact, Paul is the Democratic Representative from Vermont!
When I first put a forkful of her Thanksgiving bird and Cranberry and Turkey Sausage Stuffing in my mouth, all my preconceptions of what turkey should taste like…well…melted away. The bird was juicy and flavorful. It also doesn't hurt that Gail, like my mother, is a fabulous cook. But starting with a fresh bird gives a cook a head start out of the gate. These turkeys are not fed antibiotics or growth hormones.
This Thanksgiving, Gail is coming to our house for Thanksgiving and bringing the turkey with her. It will be a passenger in her car, travelling in a special cooler that she has designated for the 5 hour trip to Connecticut. I will prepare some of the side dishes, of course, serving challah stuffing but also serving some of my favorites, such as green beans, corn bread, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes and of course, a lot of desserts, including–but not limited to!– carrot cake baked by my sister, chocolate pecan tart, pumpkin tart and a berry tart.
As I sit around the table with Gail, and our entire family, I will be thankful for their presence in my life.
And Gail's delicious turkey!
Looking forward to a wonderful Thanksgiving and wishing the same for you,
P.S. I've included Challah Connection's very own challah stuffing recipe below. (It and many other delicious Jewish recipes can be found on our website). Enjoy!
Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Stuffing
1 lb. plain challah cut into ½ cubes
6 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
2 large yellow onions, chopped
1 lb fresh cultivated white mushrooms, brushed clean and sliced
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
¾ cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 eggs, beaten until blended
Preheat over to 400.
Spread challah cubes in single layer in a large baking pan. Bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
In a large, heavy frying pan over medium high heat, melt the butter. When hot,
add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about
20 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add mushrooms and celery and cook,
stirring frequently until tender, about 8 minutes. Add to the challah cubes, along with the tarragon and parsley. Add stock or broth to the same pan and bring
to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Add to the bread and season to taste
with salt and pepper. Mix in the eggs.
To bake the stuffing in a turkey, fill the cavities with the stuffing and truss. Increase the roasting time of the turkey by 30 minutes.
Butter (can use margarine) a baking dish large enough to hold the remaining stuffing. Cover with foil and bake alongside the turkey for 30 minutes. Uncover
and bake until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes longer.
To bake all the stuffing in a baking dish, preheat oven to 325.
Butter a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking dish and spoon stuffing into it. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the top is golden brown, about
30 minutes longer.
Makes about 12 cups stuffing; enough for 16lb. turkey
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Toronto 2011: Who's the inspiration for Olivia Wilde's stripper?
Filmgoers who caught Jim Field Smith's political satire "Butter" at the Toronto International Film Festival have been making a sport of guessing just who some of the characters in the Midwestern fable are supposed to represent.
Is Jennifer Garner's smug butter-carving competitor Laura Pickler a stand-in for Sarah Palin or Michelle Bachmann? (Harvey Weinstein, who is releasing the film, certainly seems to be inclined toward the latter.) Is the 11-year-old African American girl competing against her in Iowa supposed to be a 2008-era Barack Obama?
Movie fans, though, may find some real-world familiarity in another character -- namely, Olivia Wilde's Brooke, a brash stripper who attempts to beat Laura at her own game. As you watch the film, she seems, it may slowly occur to you, an awful lot like Diablo Cody. (The Weinstein Co. isn't releasing any official photos yet of Wilde in the role, but some fan sites have posted some.)
Cody is of course the voluble and self-mythologizing screenwriter behind movies like "Juno" and "Jennifer's Body." The similarities between her and Wilde's character are subtle but unmistakable.
Like Brooke, Cody was once a stripper and is covered in upper-body tattoos. Like Brooke, Oscar winner Cody has a certain swagger and also sought to reinvent herself in another discipline that doesn't involve pole dancing, in the hope of landing a big prize.
Oh, and Cody's real first-name? Brooke.
Screenwriter Jason Micaleff acknowledges he had the "Juno" writer in mind--sort of.
"Slightly inspired by Diablo (who is thrilled and excited to see it, I hear)," he replied in an email when we put the question to him.
Micallef said that, perhaps unlike some of the more barbed portrayals of U.S. politicians, he intended the Brooke character as homage. "I was intrigued by the idea of a wickedly smart stripper," he said. ("Butter" is slated for general release next year, but if you can't wait that long, it will get a brief one-week run in theaters at the end of October.)
Micallef also wrote that the character carried a larger meaning too. "Brooke thematically represents anarchy, which is why, in a time when everyone hates the government, audiences love her so much."
He then offered that the character had her own Twitter address (@BrookeTokyoRose)--an act of self-branding that might befit, well, Diablo Cody.
Toronto 2011: Harvey Weinstein carves 'Butter' into political statement
'Evil Dead' remake: Diablo Cody polishing script for first-time director
Toronto 2011: Sarah Palin gets a Bronx cheer in new documentary
--Steven Zeitchik in Toronto
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On Wednesday, August 7th, 2013, Ventrac by Venture Products, Inc. received Efficiency Smart's Ambassador of Efficiency Award at its new facility located on 500 Venture Drive Orrville, Ohio. The award was presented to Ventrac in recognition of its commitment and innovation in reducing energy use, which was demonstrated by its successful implementation of energy-efficient measures at its new facility in Orrville.
"Congratulations to Venture Products for receiving the Ambassador of Energy Efficiency Award," said Dave Handwerk, Mayor of the City of Orrville. "An extremely forward thinking Venture Products team has stepped up and made a new facility even more energy efficient than originally planned. A great team effort by the Venture staff, Orrville Utilities and our Efficiency Smart Program."
"Ventrac by Venture Products, Inc. is a deserving recipient of the Ambassador of Energy Efficiency award," said Jeff Brediger, Director of Utilities for the City of Orrville. "They are a great example of a company that has successfully implemented efficiency measures that will have a significant impact on our community's energy efficiency goals. Venture Products along with several other businesses will be enjoying the savings from their investment for many years. I congratulate Venture Products on its desire to integrate this technology into its new world headquarters."
As a result of the project, Venture Products is expected to save 193 mega-watt hours (MWh) of energy annually, $15,600 annually, and $208,500 over the lifetime of the installed measures. Additionally, the net project cost was reduced by $7,000 with incentives from Efficiency Smart.
Venture Products worked with an Efficiency Smart energy consultant and account manager for technical project assistance and to verify savings potential. These resources were made possible through a partnership between Efficiency Smart and Orrville Utilities, designed to save its electric customers money through energy efficiency.
"Working with Efficiency Smart gave us the resources needed to implement energy saving features in our new facility," said Mark Steiner, Vice President of Ventrac by Venture Products, Inc. "The rebate was a great bonus on top of the expertise they provided us."
"We are delighted to recognize Ventrac by Venture Products in Orrville for making energy-efficient upgrades," said Kristyn Wilder, executive director of Efficiency Smart. "The project showcases its strong vision and commitment to reducing energy use and saving money today and into the future."
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Feet to the Fire Taxpayer Town Hall -Safford
Americans for Prosperity Arizona
Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)
Event Details
Join the Arizona Chapter for Americans for Prosperity for a Taxpayer Town Hall at the Manor House Convention Center in Safford Az.
Hosted by Tom Jenney, the AFP Arizona State Director.Speaker: Representative Brenda Barton.
The Arizona chapter of Americans for Prosperity welcomes all Arizona taxpayers, tea partiers, and other concerned citizens to participate in our 2011-2012 "Feet to the Fire" Taxpayer Town Hall series. The topic will be America's Ticking Bankruptcy Bomb, a theme we have borrowed from the title of an important new book by entitlements policy analyst Peter Ferrara. We will spend the first hour of each fiscal policy town hall talking about federal tax and budget issues, and the second hour talking about state and local tax and budget issues. Pasted below are a list of upcoming town halls and information on preparing for those events. The town halls are free of charge.
This is the Biggest Fiscal Issue Facing Our Country.
If America does not get a grip on its finances soon, the next generation will have to pay over $100 trillion in additional taxes over the next 75 years just to balance the nation's books. On average, that's over $20,000 a year in extra taxes for 50 working years for every child in the US currently under the age of 18. If America does not get government spending under control, those economy-crushing taxes will have to be paid one way or another: either through actual tax levies or through massive currency devaluations of the kind that plague Third World nations.
The only realistic long-term plan in Congress is Rep. Paul Ryan's Road Map for America's Future. The Road Map is a long-term proposal to stabilize federal spending at a sustainable level, keep our promises to Social Security and Medicare recipients who are too old to escape those systems, and allow younger Americans to escape from dependence on government retirement and health care subsidies. In many ways, the Road Map is an agenda for the promotion of freedom, but on the fiscal front, its objective is to create the economic growth and the budget surpluses necessary to pay down our debt and to fund the long-term transition away from inherently bankrupt systems of government-centered retirement and health care.
AFP-Arizona does not agree 100 percent with all of the elements of the Road Map plan. But we do believe that the Road Map must be the starting point for serious bipartisan and multi-generational discussions about the fiscal future of this country. Our Taxpayer Town Hall series is designed to begin that discussion in earnest. We welcome the participation of our federal and state elected officials, but our invitation carries with it a stern warning: We expect them to keep this country from going bankrupt, and we will hold their Feet to the Fire!
Invitation to Elected Officials and Candidates
AFP-Arizona welcomes federal, state and local officials and candidates to participate. We will recognize elected officials and candidates, and encourage town hall attendees to ask them questions. But we advise officials and candidates to remember that this is a Feet to the Fire town hall, and to be prepared to answer some tough questions. At this link, we have posted a few of those questions: http://tinyurl.com/hardquest
Preparing for AFP-Arizona's Taxpayer Town Halls
No advance preparation is necessary, but we recommend that taxpayers, tea partiers, and other concerned citizens obtain copies of America's Ticking Bankruptcy Bomb, an important new book by policy analyst Peter Ferrara.
A short summary of the long-term Road Map for America's Future plan is providedhere.
To prepare for the discussion of state and local policy, we recommend that participants read Chapter 8 (on "Failed States") in the Ferrara book.
Thank you in advance for participating in our town hall series, and for doing your part to prevent America from going bankrupt.
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When Greg Ballew saw a piece of pipe on the ground while driving his county road grader home, he was surprised what it actually was.
"As I was getting closer, it started to move, so I swerved back over and ran it over," Ballew said. "Then I backed up, took the blade and pulled its head off."
The animal, according to Kansas Herpetological Society President Daniel Murrow, was a red-tailed Boa constrictor, not native to Kansas.
Murrow traveled from his home in Hutchinson to take pictures of the snake. He estimated it to be about seven feet long.
Ballew ran over the boa Friday, northeast of Burns on 30th Road.
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Sigh… Coming off a strong pre-season performance against Toronto, there was optimism around Amar'e Stoudemire and his impact on these 2012-2013 Knicks. That optimism will be tested once more as Stoudemire will again miss time with yet another injury. It turns out than an MRI on Stoudemire's "bruised knee" shows that the $100 million Knick has a ruptured popliteal cyst in his knee. Here is the 411 on a Baker's cyst from MayoClinic.com:
A Baker's cyst is a fluid-filled cyst that causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness behind your knee. The pain can get worse when you fully flex or extend your knee or when you're active.
A Baker's cyst, also called a popliteal (pop-LIT-e-ul) cyst, is usually the result of a problem with your knee joint, such as arthritis or a cartilage tear. Both conditions can cause your knee to produce too much fluid, which can lead to a Baker's cyst.
Although a Baker's cyst may cause swelling and make you uncomfortable, treating the probable underlying problem usually provides relief.
So this sounds pretty bad to me. The Knicks, being the honest, competent training staff that they are, say Stoudemire will be out 2-3 weeks. More realistically, I think we could see Stoudemire miss far more time than that, especially if he has a cartilage tear. Make no mistake, this is not a good thing for the Knicks.
Granted, there can be some positives taken out of this. Stoudemire's injury will allow Mike Woodson the ability to play Carmelo Anthony at power forward. We all saw how great Anthony was in that spot last year when he spurred New York's late season playoff run. Not only did Anthony create matchup nightmares for opponents at power forward, but he was much better defending opposing 4's as well. Also, in theory Stoudemire's injury would make it easier for Mike Woodson to relegate him to the bench upon his return. However, Stoudemire has been injured before and he is yet to come off the bench with the Knicks.
There can be positives taken from it, but Stoudemire's injury is a big problem for this Knicks team. At some point, Stoudemire will come back. Whether it is later this season or next season, he wil have to play with Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler. This was supposed to be the year where they got a full training camp and pre-season together and that has not happened. Stoudemire also will have limited chemistry with two of the Knicks three new point guards. For all Stoudemire's problems, there is a reason the Knicks paid him $100 million. He is an offensive beast and for a team that isn't exactly an offensive juggernaut, the Knicks need his scoring, something even Fisher Investments reviews couldn't deny is worth the money. We all know how great Carmelo Anthony can be, but he can't do it on his own (although that may not stop him from trying). The Knicks need that dominant 1-2 punch that Donnie Walsh envisioned when he put these two stars together on the same team. Stoudemire's injury also places 40 year old Kurt Thomas in a position to have more a bigger role on the team. I love Thomas, but I don't think he is a guy who should be playing significant minutes. Not to mention that Marcus Camby is also injured, meaning Thomas may see time at center as well. Chris Copeland is an option, but we have yet to see him play serious NBA games. Renaldo Balkman was also great in pre-season last year and we all know how that turned out. Rasheed Wallace is an option in the front court as well, but he hasn't even gotten on the court yet.
It'll be interesting to see where the Knicks go from here. I think you'll see a lot of Carmelo Anthony at the 4. This means Ronnie Brewer and JR Smith will be seeing lots of playing time, which isn't a bad thing at all. I like the end game lineup with Felton/Kidd (probably Kidd) with JR, Brewer, Melo and Tyson. You'll also probably see some Jason Kidd at the 2 *vomits* and some small lineups with three guards on the floor. As thin as the Knicks are at the 4 and 5, they have solid depth at the 1, 2 and 3. Woodson has many different pieces he can play with. Novak is a guy who can play multiple positions, same with Brewer, Kidd (sort of) and Smith. This injury isn't the end of the world for the Knicks, but it definitely is not a good thing. If the Knicks are going to be contenders, they need to make the trio of Anthony, Stoudemire and Chandler work. They can't do it if one of the three is always injured. Stoudemire had a rough 2011 season and his 2012 season is off to another bad start. Stay tuned, I guess.
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A new State Department policy opened the door for the U.S. to place a $5 million bounty on Joseph Kony, the Lord's Resistance Army leader accused of conscripting child soldiers, and his two top deputies.
In a statement Wednesday, Secretary of State John Kerry and Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues Stephen Rapp announced the expansion of the War Crimes Rewards Program, which authorizes the State Department to offer rewards for information leading to the arrest or conviction of foreign nationals accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide.
"To be clear, this is not a dead-or-alive bounty program," Kerry said. "Information must lead to the secure arrest, transfer, or conviction of these people men in a court of law."
"We want these men to look into the eyes of their victims and answer for their actions."
Kerry touted the War Crimes Rewards Program list as a primary reason why Congolese rebel Bosco Ntaganda voluntarily turned himself into the American embassy in Rwanda last month, shortly after he was added to that list.
"I would have been announcing a reward for him today, but instead, he is sitting in a cell at The Hague," Kerry said. "He realized it was better to face justice under the law than live on the run as a wanted man any longer."
In addition to Kony, new designees announced Wednesday include top LRA deputies Okot Odhiambo and Dominic Ongwen, as well as the leader of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, known as the FDLR, Sylvestre Mudacumura. All four men were indicted by the International Criminal Court in the Hague.
Nine others indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda remain on the list.
"We act so that there can be justice for the innocent men, women, and children who have been subjected to mass murder, rape, amputation, enslavement, and other atrocities," said Rapp.
"With this program we also send a message to others who may perpetrate such crimes: 'there will be the means to bring you to account.'"
Under the previous version of the WCRP, such bounties were limited to people indicted by specific tribunals: the Special Court for Sierra Leone, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The new law, signed by President Obama on January 15, allows rewards for those indicted by any international criminal tribunal.
The United States has a working relationship with the International Criminal Court, but is not an official participant. In 2000, President Clinton signed the Rome Statute, which formed the court, but did not submit it for Senate ratification. President Bush formally withdrew the United States' intent of ratification, but Obama reestablished cooperation when he took office.


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14 male, 2 female
How many graduate students-- male/female?
54 male, 12 female
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Is there a family leave policy for graduate students? If so, describe.
Emergency Family/Medical Leave (EFML) is for graduate students who must leave school due to a medical or family emergency that is defined under the federal Family Medical Leave Act. EFML entitles graduate students in good standing to be away from the university but maintain some benefits and services during their leave period, including faculty and staff counsel, and use of other University offerings. EFML status also entitles graduate students to maintain their eligibility for student health insurance on a self-pay basis for a period of one semester as approved by Health and Wellness Services. Students need to have been a participant in the student health insurance plan immediately preceding the EFML leave to be eligible.
Is there family health insurance for graduate students? If so, is it included in the stipend?
There is an insurance plan in place for the employee and it is included in the stipend. Family plans are available at a cost and are not included in the stipend.
Please describe why someone applying to graduate school who is interested in a female-friendly department should choose your department.
Washington State University is situated in the heart of an energetic and teeming community, Pullman, Washington, and is eight miles away from another major university in Moscow, Idaho. Two college communities within close proximity offer a large variety of regional events, intellectual and recreational pursuits, but with a smaller, community atmosphere. The area offers a "child friendly" atmosphere with excellent schools and child care, close distances of travel to schools, parks, events, and sports, yet with awareness for safety issues. For instance, Women's Transit at WSU offers rides and provides an escort service directly to one's home on late nights. Pullman's Community Action Center offers food, shelter, and help to low-income and needy families. Pullman and WSU give students and families the opportunity to enjoy the beauty, peace, and feel of a small community, but with many advantages of a "big city."
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Hulk Hogan ScandalThe latest celebrity to be involved in a sex tape scandal is Hulk Hogan. The tape features Hulk Hogan and a brunette girl. On the video, Hulk takes off his shirt and runs his hands through his long blonde hair. "I started to work out again."
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I'm logged in remotely over SSH with X forwarding to a machine running Ubuntu 10.04 (lucid). Most X11 applications (e.g. xterm, gnome-terminal) work fine. But Evince does not start. It seems unable to read
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X11 connection rejected because of wrong authentication.
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access("/home/gilles/.Xauthority", R_OK) = 0
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Recent advancements in mobile processors (CPUs and GPUs) have enabled researchers to explore 3D augmented reality applications on handheld devices. Art of Defense (AoD) is a novel AR game for a commodity phone (the Nokia N95). The goal of Art Of Defense is to explore game design and interaction techniques that are well suited to mobile AR on a small screen device. One principle guiding AoD is to uses the phones limitations as part of the game itself; in this case, designing assuming the player has a limited view of a larger game space.
AoD is based on two core mechanics that well suited to handheld AR: dynamic multi-marker map building and sketch-based interaction. Both mechanics encourage physical movement by the player and tangible interaction with the game pieces, which are two key differentiators between AR games and other phone-based games. The dynamic multi-marker building technique not only enhances and encourages movement by the player, it enables the game to be mobility and portable because the gameboard is disassembled when not in use. By requiring the player to sketch on the erasable game tiles (where are also laser-engraved with markers), our game is very tangible and enhances the content relationship between the physical and virtual worlds.
AoD also demonstrates a new type of AR exploration game, where the player controls what parts of the space they will, and can, explore.
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Oak Bluffs, MA: Raymond Schilcher's Lobster Specials at Lobsterville Bar & Grille
A weekly profile on a favorite New England dish.
"This is chef, and this is his pasta," our server said proudly as he led Raymond Schilcher over to our table. I put down my fork full of butter-colored pappardelle, shook his hand, and told him I'd loved this pasta since he was at the Oyster Bar. "You must have been just a baby back then!" he said.
This was a few weeks ago at Lobsterville Bar & Grille, the Oak Bluffs harbor front restaurant where Schilcher, a veteran of the once-heralded Oyster Bar (and several other Martha's Vineyard kitchens), recently took over as executive chef after cooking off-Island for several years. The menu is big and crowd-pleasing, full of local seafood, chowders, and big sandwiches. But it's the nightly specials roster that has Schilcher's best work written all over it, including a few Oyster Bar classics.
The Lobster Pan Roast ($18) was the Oyster Bar's headlining appetizer, and my dad ordered it every time we went. (Actually, the Pan Roast was the invention of New York's Grand Central Oyster Bar, but the Lobsterville menu cheekily notes that it was "perfected at 'The Oyster Bar.'") It's a decadent, old-school lobster bisque based on good lobster stock, cream, and plenty of dry sherry, and Schilcher's always served it in a wide shallow bowl. Originally, that presentation allowed a few scattered chunks of lobster meat to break the surface of the liquid. Nowadays, it's a fancier updo, with a lobster tail resting on a toasted slab of bread, a nugget of brilliant red roe, microgreens, and squirts of chive oil. To my recollection, the soup itself is also way tangier than it used to be; it almost burns your throat at first, and then finishes sweet. (Too heavy a hand with the sherry, perhaps?) I missed the simpler original, but it's still a great dish. I also recommend sharing; the portion is so large and so rich, you'll never make it to your entrée.
I was probably 11 or 12 when I fell in love with the Lobster Saffron Pasta ($36)—a baby by some standards, I suppose—and was equally smitten this time around. Schilcher cuts the noodles almost as broad as lasagna sheets, just the way I like them, then glosses them with a briny, dairy-enriched lobster stock-saffron reduction. The lobster meat portion is generous (and should be for the price): multiple claws and tails, not to mention several pieces of roe that are best broken up with a fork and worked into every bite.
Welcome back to the Vineyard, chef. Here's hoping you stick around, and that you also bring back the Oyster Bar's Hot Chocolate Mousse bread pudding—quite possibly the best chocolate dessert I've ever had.
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Letter to Representative McCarthy Supporting her Assault Weapons Ban Bill
February 05, 2013
Dear Representative McCarthy:
On behalf of the more than three million members of the National Education Association – dedicated educators who serve and protect millions of children every day – we would like to offer our support for your legislation (H.R. 437) to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. We thank you for your continued leadership on this most urgent issue.
From Paducah, Kentucky in 1997 to Newtown late last year, every member of the National Education Association grieves when students and educators are victims of horrific violence. We are a family, so we grieve for the parents who have lost children, and we grieve for the families of the educators who time and time again put themselves between bullets and their students. Now, more than ever, we stand ready to speak out and mobilize to protect our students and communities from further pain and needless violence.
NEA supports a multi-pronged approach to gun violence prevention. Your proposal to ban assault weapons and high capacity clips is an essential piece of this approach. Assault weapons and high-capacity magazines should be used by soldiers and police officers.
Since 1979, when data were first collected, guns have taken the lives of nearly 120,000 American children and teenagers. While not all of these deaths could have been prevented by an assault weapons ban, it is clear that such a ban, when in effect, did make a real difference. According to a study published by the Brady Center in 2004, the federal assault weapons ban reduced the incidence of assault weapons used in crimes. In the five-year period (1990-1994) before enactment of the ban, assault weapons named in the Act constituted 4.82% of the gun crimes traced by ATF nationwide. In the post-ban period after 1995, these assault weapons made up only 1.61% of the guns ATF has traced to crime incidences – a drop of 66% from the pre-ban rate.
Your proposals are very much in line with the views of NEA members. A new NEA member poll indicates overwhelming support for stronger gun violence prevention laws, including background checks and bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazine clips.
Addressing gun violence also requires a focus on bullying prevention and much greater access to mental health services, so educators and families can identify problems and intervene before it is too late. We hope Congress will look at each of these issues in devising a comprehensive strategy.
Again, we thank you for your leadership on this important issue and look forward to working with you to prevent more senseless tragedies.
Mary Kusler
Director of Government Relations


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Well, I've had a few weeks distance from the UXPA conference in DC: time enough to recuperate and reflect. For those of you who couldn't make it to the conference in DC, we missed you. We missed your conversation, your company at meals, your insightful presentations, your stimulating questions. And I'd like to share a little bit of what you missed in the hopes that we'll see you very soon at another UXPA conference. (There's one in Shanghai in November and one in London in 2014!).
One vision I had for this year's conference was about creating more shared experiences. This meant not only providing more opportunities for connecting with other attendees, but also more ways in which attendees could have moments of commonality during the conference.
One of the results of this vision was that we had three keynote speakers (one each day of the main conference), and this is the first thing I want to reminisce about.
When Danielle and I set out to find keynotes, we had a lot of different ideas, but we knew that we wanted speakers that attendees would have likely never encountered before. We also knew that based on the theme (collaboration) and how we wanted to show how UX as a profession could not only learn from but also contribute to other professions, that we wanted people who were not purely UX practitioners to speak. This was a bit of a risk: often keynotes, especially big-name, recognizable super stars, are what attract attendees. But we were willing to risk it. And, boy, did it pay off.
Our opening speakers, Noah Kunin, Daniel Munz, and John Yuda from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, brought a positive and inspiring example of UX for the greater good. They told the story of how a unique collaboration among different government agencies (and departments within those agencies), professions, and citizens led to an improved experience for financial consumers. On the second day, Navi Radjou brought a global business perspective to the conference and challenged attendees to consider new ways to innovate on leaner budgets.
Our closing speaker, Denise Jacobs, was someone who represented amazing transformation and creative inspiration. She brought a great deal of motivation and energy after a long, exhausting week. There were other great speakers, of course – and that's not just a personal opinion. We got amazing feedback from attendees, and if you followed the Twitter stream (#uxpa2013) you have seen some of the rave reviews and challenging points coming from attendees.
But the content wasn't the whole of it. We had great moments with Lifetime Achievement award-winner Ginny Redish. Chris Hass' interview of Ginny a la "Inside the Actor's Studio" was funny, touching, inspiring, and insightful. SIG lunches were a success, sometimes filling local restaurants with upwards of 20 people wanting to talk about such topics as Accessibility, Independent UX Consulting, Managing UX Teams, and UXPA's Usability Body of Knowledge. Local tours and offsite events were a great opportunity to explore the area and get to know people. We offered such events like touring the MediaBarn lab, a Capitol tour, and a Cupcake Crawl (think pub crawl, but with cupcakes!).
If you'd like to learn more about this year's conference, we'll be posting the presentation slides to Slideshare (soon!). While this is no substitute for the energy and engagement of the live conference, it will give you a glimpse at the depth and breadth of our profession as it is represented at the conference. If you've never attended a UXPA event, I urge you to talk to someone who has, and consider one for the future.
2013 is my last year as conference chair. I was lucky to serve with Amy Kidd last year in Vegas, and fortunate again to serve with Danielle Cooley this year. I'm grateful for the relationships this opportunity has forged for me. I'm grateful for the learning experience. And I'm grateful that I got to give a little back to the profession I love so much. So whether you attended or whether you didn't, if you're reading this, I thank you for your interest in UXPA and particularly the conference. If you spoke, volunteered, or contributed in any way to the conference: I thank you. And if you put up with me for 12 months of planning, debating, and deciding (much of it under the duress of pregnancy-related moodiness!), I especially thank you (Danielle and Nicole!). I leave you in good hands for next year: Danielle will continue to carry the torch along with her co-chairs Sara Mastro and Stavros Garzonis. Under Danielle's leadership, London will be amazing. I'll be there, but as that most valued of all contributors: an attendee, a colleague, a friend of UXPA. I hope to not be missing you again next year.