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Dr. Weinsier received medical training at the University of Florida in 1968 and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia in 1970. He received a doctorate degree in public health and nutrition from Harvard University in 1973. From 1988 to 1999, he served as Chair of the UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences, one of the first and largest nutrition departments located within a medical center. Under his leadership, the Department was ranked #2 in the nation in the 1993 US News & World Report survey of nutrition programs, it was designated an International Center of Excellence in Nutrition by Bristol-Myers Squibb in 1998, it was ranked #2 in NIH funding in 1998, and it was awarded one of eight NIH-Supported Clinical Nutrition Research Units in 1999.
Dr. Weinsier has been invited to serve on advisory panels for a number of federal organizations, including the U.S. Congress, Federal Trade Commission, National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine, Health Resources and Services Administration, US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and National Institutes of Health (NIH). He was a long-standing member of the NIH National Task Force for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity. In 1975, he established the EatRight Weight Control Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, one of the nation's longest running programs. In 1984 he chaired a national committee which published the first guidelines for professional weight control programs, guidelines which were adopted by the American Medical Association. Dr. Weinsier served on the USDA/NIH Dietary guidelines Advisory Committee to prepare the year 2000 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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1/2 cup broth
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1/2 cup shaoxing cooking wine
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce*
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons black vinegar
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon five spice powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black sesame oil
1 teaspoon Maggi Seasoning
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chopped scallions
Place all ingredients in the slow cooker. Give it a quick stir. Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours or until the pork is completely cooked through. Slice thinly then return to the slow cooker on high for 10 minutes before serving. Serve over white rice garnished with chopped scallions.
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A secret air show in Houston. An unmanned blimp in Utah. A sovereign citizen arrested in North Dakota.
Each of these is just one small part of the bigger story of the proliferation of unmanned aircraft use within the U.S., and each is likely to become smaller still if the FAA goes through with plans to loosen regulations governing domestic use of drones.
News reports about Predator attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan are common if not always complete, but what's gotten much less attention is the increase in unarmed drones that are buzzing around within the U.S. itself. Primarily, unarmed Predator B drones are only used by government agents to patrol the borders for illegal immigrants, but there are a (very large) handful of other agencies and companies that use smaller, unarmed drones for a slew of other purposes. And that number is only expected to grow.
The FAA says that as of September 13, 2011, there were 285 active Certificates of Authorization (COA) for 85 different users, covering 82 different unmanned unarmed aircraft types.
Though the exact breakdown of the organizations who have authorization is unclear — and the FAA would not elaborate for "privacy" and "security" reasons — in January the Washington Post reported that as of December 1, 2010, 35% of the permissions were held by the Department of Defense, 11% by NASA, and 5% by the Department of Homeland Security. The FBI and law enforcement agencies also hold some, as do manufacturers and even academic institutions.
Between pressure from trade groups (like the drone manufacturers group the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International), proposed legislation from Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) to expand the number of drone testing sites in the U.S., and petitioning from states like Oklahoma for an approved 80-mile air corridor reserved exclusively for drone development and testing, there is great potential for drone use to expand within the U.S. in the next few years.
Les Dorr, a spokesman for the FAA, says that there are currently two types of authorizations — one for public operations, as in state and local governments, and one for private entities. In each case, the application process involves telling the FAA what type and where and when aircraft will be flown, so the agency can determine if it can ensure the safety of other aircraft. Dorr said that next month the FAA hopes to propose new, looser rules for use of small unarmed Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) because "that's where the demand is."
He told TPM that they're hoping to publish the new regulations in January, which will be followed by a comment period for industry and other interested parties. That usually lasts 60 days, at which point the FAA will take the comments into consideration when drafting the final language of the rule.
So who would use these small drones?
Kevin Lauscher, a Grant Assistance Specialist for the Canada-based manufacturers of the Draganfly drones, couldn't say how many they've sold in the U.S. so far. But he said that aside from law enforcement agencies, they've sold drones to companies in real estate, manufacturing, academic institutions and even resorts. He described how some construction companies use drones for safety reasons, in place of a person on top of a crane or scaffolding.
But, the FAA said in a press release in October, though "interest is growing in civil (non-government) uses" for drones, "one of the most promising potential uses for sUAS is in law enforcement."
"The FAA is working with urban police departments in major metropolitan areas and national public safety organizations on test programs involving unmanned aircraft," the release says, also noting that members of law enforcement agencies participated in the committee that is drafting the new sUAS rule.
So far, there is a handful of law enforcement agencies that already have authorization to use drones, like sheriff's departments in Queen Anne's County, Maryland and Lane County, Oregon and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Police in Arlington, Texas have a drone they acquired to help with security during the February, 2011 Superbowl. The Mayor of Ogden, Utah is working to get an "unmanned blimp" that would fly over the city and serve as "a deterrent to crime."
But there are some cases that are particularly concerning for civil liberties advocates. In North Dakota, a family of "sovereign citizens" was arrested with the help of a Predator B drone, borrowed from border patrol agents by the local sheriff in an effort to avoid a standoff over missing cows. In the first reported case of a drone being used to aid in the arrest of a U.S. citizen, the drone was able to detect when the family was carrying weapons so officials could move in without fear of a firefight.
There's also the Houston Police Department, which scrapped a plan to bring on a drone shortly after KPRC-TV filmed local officials participating in a secret air show for drones, about 70 miles outside of the city. The police chief mentioned in a press conference that the drones could be used for issuing traffic tickets, and the backlash was such that the Mayor put the kibosh on the program. But, according to KPRC-TV, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office near Houston still used $300,000 in federal grant money from the DHS to buy a ShadowHawk unmanned helicopter.
"We're not going to use it to be invading somebody's privacy. It'll be used for situations we have with criminals," Montgomery County Sheriff Tommy Gage said.
Law enforcement officials agree with Gage, and emphasize that drone use is to protect officers and nothing more.
Ben Miller, the UAS Operations Manager at the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, said his office primarily uses their two drones for search-and-rescue missions or taking aerial photos of potential crime scenes. He described how the UAS unit was tasked with searching a mile-long area for a man who went missing and was thought to be suicidal — a search they completed in an hour. Normally, he said, a search like that would be conducted with agents standing shoulder-to-shoulder, and would have taken much longer.
Miller told TPM that there have been concerns expressed about potential privacy violations, but the department is careful to get warrants when necessary. "That's definitely a sensitive subject," he said, but "probably 1% of the application potential is surveillance" for drones.
"Flying cameras are not a new thing. What's new is doing it smaller and cheaper," he added. "There probably are going to be some challenges in the future," but for now there's enough case law to keep law enforcement in check. "If we're going to fly below 400 feet we're going to get a search warrant," Miller said.
Sgt. Andrew Cohen of the Miami-Dade Police Department says their two drones are still in testing and training, but would mostly be used to provide tactical air support to police units, such as in a hostage situation. He said that there is a "misconception" that drones will be used to infringe on people's privacy — if for no other reason than because they're very noisy. "This thing is not stealth technology," Cohen said. "It's being used on a police scene" where there are already a number of police units present. "We're not going to see anything with this probably any more than if we had a helicopter up there."
"Everything is a tool, it's how you use it that makes it good or bad," Cohen said.
But civil liberties advocates are worried that it'll be a slippery slope as more and more law enforcement agencies acquire this type of technology under the potential new FAA regulations.
The ACLU put out a report this month analyzing the increase in domestic drones, noting that since 2005 the Customs and Border Protection agency has operated seven Predator B drones along the southern border, and it hopes to increase that number to 24 by 2016. "The prospect of cheap, small, portable flying video surveillance machines threatens to eradicate existing practical limits on aerial monitoring and allow for pervasive surveillance, police fishing expeditions, and abusive use of these tools in a way that could eventually eliminate the privacy Americans have traditionally enjoyed in their movements and activities," the report says.
Jennifer Lynch, a staff attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, says that a big concern right now is how murky the statistics are on the number of domestic drones. "They're concerning for the privacy of Americans, and we just don't know at this point how the agencies are using them," she said.
"The Department of Homeland Security is working with state and local law enforcement to use drones for basic criminal activity," Lynch said. "And in my mind that type of activity hasn't been approved for the use of these drones."
"I don't believe that law enforcement agencies have the proper standards in place for when using drones is appropriate," she said.
Ryan Calo, the Director for Privacy and Robotics at Stanford Law School's Center for Internet and Society, wrote in a report that "these machines are disquieting. Virtually any robot can engender a certain amount of discomfort, let alone one associated in the mind of the average American with spy operations or targeted killing. If you will pardon the inevitable reference to 1984, George Orwell specifically describes small flying devices that roam neighborhoods and peer into windows."
Calo told TPM that local sheriffs and other law enforcement agencies are using the smaller drones "more regularly," though it's still not routine. But Calo noted that under the possible new FAA regulations it'll become much more common. "There's a little bit of a trickle, but it would turn into a waterfall if they loosen their restrictions," he said.
"You can imagine some pretty mischievous uses" for drones, Calo said. "The kind of privacy violations I'm worried about are from government and big corporations alike." If the restrictions are loosened, he said, some estimates put the number of domestic drones at 15,000 by 2018. But he emphasized that if there is such a dramatic increase in the number of drones out there, there will likely be a reexamining of existing privacy laws. "I think we're not going to be comfortable with some of the doctrine on the books for privacy law."
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This jumper is a perfect example. I remember looking at it in store thinking HMM I'll leave it a few days, go back, still there. All is good. Wait a bit longer. A girl comes into work wearing it. OMGZ NEED THIS NOW. Go to Topshop, gone. Go online. WAHOOO size 10 still in stock. Oh I'll order tomorrow! Dont order. Next day goes out of stock. Next day goes into sale. Call every Topshop in a 60 mile radius. No luck. Trawl eBay relentlessly, find one my size. Forget to bid. FML. Repeat eBay process.
Other items in the past that I've wanted REALLY badly are in the past are the original Kate Moss pansy playsuit, the Barbara Hulanicki dress (which I managed to find months later on a last chance to buy rail in my size in the Birmingham Topshop!), My much loved leopard moccasins from Primark, a Vivienne Westwood orb necklace and MAC Stereo Rose mineralize skinfinish! Even as recent as that Peter Pan collar dress that divided everyones opinion, all items that I've wanted so badly! I think I just get obsessed with the idea of owning something, especially to the point where I think about it too much and
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The dismal turnout in the recent federal election was one signal that Canadians are fed up with the pettiness and rancour that afflict our politics, and the current economic crisis comes with a tacit warning: this is no time for silly partisan games.
Too bad no one told Jack Layton. The NDP leader denounced this week's vague and timid throne speech within nano-seconds, declaring his party would vote against it.
How long will Layton get away with this tedious game of double-dare without suffering consequences? He is like a bratty kid taunting the neighbourhood thug from a safe hiding place behind his big brother.
The tactic serves him well in a narrow way: he gets to strut around proclaiming himself the "effective opposition" while disparaging Liberals as spineless for doing the adult thing (however distasteful).
But it is getting tiresome. This throne speech, for instance, included token nods to the left: mention of homelessness, energy retrofits for houses, a ban on bulk water sales, a cap-and-trade regime to address climate change.
I suspect Layton will get "away with it" until others join the chorus, and start discussing just how irresponsible and opportunistic the NDP have become. Oh, I can't wait until the next election, when Layton will put his party's vote against a THRONE SPEECH into the "effective opposition" calculation. What a joke.
It's a THRONE SPEECH, it isn't legislation, it's meaningless symbolism on direction, nothing changes if it passes, it's just a vague statement. How any credible leader can justify the logic of voting against a THRONE SPEECH, right after an election inwhich they just argued was "unnecessary" is astonishing, on every level. Nobody believes Layton wants another election, but in voting against, that is exactly what he endorses, in terms of pure symbolism. The catch, Layton knows full well there will be no election, so he is free to look principled, while others are left to act like ADULTS.
You know, I ripped the Liberals on a regular basis, during the abstaining period. It was an embarrassing display for the Liberals, and I predicted at the time, it would allow the NDP a powerful argument, which it did. However, I have absolutely NO qualms whatsoever in this instance, the Liberals should support the throne speech, that's what Canadians want, they have ZERO appetite for posturing and threats of another vote. If you asked Canadians whether they would rather eat a bag of nails or have another election, I bet the results would be TIGHT.
Watching Layton do the peacock routine, the purity almost offensive in its lack of practical acknowledgement, you really do see the NDP's true irrelevance. Yes, Layton can vote against the THRONE SPEECH, and what will happen? NOTHING. There will be no election, the speech will pass, and parliament will get on with it. In other words, the NDP's position is a declaration of nothingness, the adult decisions left to other, serious people.
I've heard the rationalizations from the NDP, and that's what they are, nothing more, the underlying truth so transparent, to be obnoxious in it's clarity. Whatever Jack, whatever apologists, please, it's actually insulting both to rational sensibility, as well as your own credibility.
I believe this game is getting "tiresome", as Riley states, and I honestly see some blowback on the horizon, should the NDP continue to hide behind the Liberals, so they can maintain the air of true opposition. If we are talking about a critical vote, a budget, then fine, have at it Jack, make the case. But, we are talking about a FREAKING THRONE SPEECH, delivered just over ONE MONTH from the LAST ELECTION. Good grief, maybe time to head back to the "kitchen table" Jack so "ordinary" Canadians can give Layton a swift kick in the ass, and tell him to quit wasting our time with the posturing and hyper-partisan brinksmanship.
Amen Susan.


text: As a friend or follower of the National Aquarium, you probably know about the nation's original aquarium, located since 1932 in the U.S. Department of Commerce headquarters in Washington, DC. When the building (now called the Herbert C. Hoover Building) opened, one of its unique features was that it housed the fledgling National Aquarium, which had been operated in one form or another by the Fisheries Service since 1873. In its 140 years of existence, the National Aquarium, Washington, DC, has had a long and illustrious history. Yet, due to major renovations to the Commerce building, the Aquarium must vacate its current space and close on September 30. When that wing of the Commerce building reopens in two years, the space will be taken up by a new pedestrian mall to provide better access to the Ronald Reagan building across 14th Street, NW. Although our Aquarium will welcome its last guest next week, its legacy and role in the capital are far from over. More on that in a minute. The process of closing an aquarium is neither easy nor quick. It began months ago, with a careful assessment of every animal and plant in the facility. Staff then developed detailed plans for transferring 1,700 of the 2,500 animals to our Animal Care Center in Baltimore; homes were found for the remaining 800 animals at other accredited institutions. Over the next six weeks, our Animal Care staff will be concentrating on transporting these animals safely and securely to their new homes, where all will continue to educate and inspire the public. National Aquarium, Washington, DC, staff members have been offered positions at our aquarium in Baltimore or at other facilities, while others will be given support for finding new work. Pumps, filters, acrylic windows, holding tanks and a host of other equipment must be inventoried, disassembled and reused or recycled. In total, it will take at least three months to demobilize a facility that has been hosting visitors for 81 years. It is for that reason that we are unequivocally committed to a National Aquarium presence in the nation's capital. The closing of our historic, but aging, facility opens new doors even as old ones close. We have recently embarked on a strategic plan process, called BLUEprint, to identify feasibility and potential uses for a new facility in the capital. Over the next six months, our team will work with expert planners and designers from Studio Gang Architects and IMPACTS Research & Development to establish exactly what form any future endeavors should take. Knowing the talents that this team brings to bear, I am confident that our future in the capital will do justice to the legacy of the nation's longest continuously operating aquarium. So many individuals and organizations have supported the National Aquarium, Washington, DC: a passionate Board of Directors, the District of Columbia government, our dedicated partners in both the public and private sectors, visiting teachers and students and a terrifically committed staff—each has helped to shape this next stage in the National Aquarium's long journey. I offer my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of them. I look forward to sharing our future plans with you as they take shape. Visit aqua.org/dc for the latest news and information about the big move, new plans and next steps. As always, thank you for your interest, support and connection. Tags: ceo, national-aquarium-2, national-aquarium-experts, national-aquarium-washington-dc, washington-dc Categories: News Previous Post Next Post


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As Confucius never said "Sometimes to go west, you have to ride east." I rode east today in an attempt to find my way along the much touted Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. Along the way, I didn't encounter this jaunty fellow:
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I rode down Ohio Drive, which was empty of all car, bus, bike and jogger traffic except for me. If I were capable of riding fast for any sustained amount of time, this would have been a good opportunity. Then it was along the not-so-great trail along the Potomac to K street to the CCT.
I think I would have enjoyed the trip more had I been able to remain on trails for the entirety, not so much because trail ride is superior to on street riding, but mostly because that was what I had set out to do and my cartographic deficiencies and poor signage and a hypothetical rejection by the US Navy precluded that. K Street under the Whitehurst remains one of the least pleasant bicycle spaces in DC. It's made worse when some bicycles do their damnedest to ride directly into right hooks, but there's not much I can do about that.
At least 60 bicyclists coming in the opposite direction along the Capital Crescent. Some of them saw me try to take a picture of the foliage as I rode along. I failed because my sweaty fingers couldn't virtually depress the virtual photo button, so I don't have any orange blurriness to share with you. Most, the overwhelming majority, of the people I passed were white men. So it goes.
My legs must have felt at least somewhat ok riding up through Macomb Street and along Loughboro Road because I was out of the saddle. Perhaps I was "dancing on the pedals." Perhaps I was [insert your favorite Paul Sherwen-ism here]. The whole trip took longer than I expected, but it was a nice ride along a sedate trail and a route that I will come nowhere near later in the season as it gets colder and as the trail becomes even more obscured with leaves and snow and ice. I'll keep trying along the ART and anyone who has experience with riding from roughly RFK to the Titanic Memorial could/should fill me in on how to do it.


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Like other Pokémon Normajean had to transport, Pichu was curious and went searching on the deck of the ship. When the Tentacruel went on the ship (due to Team Rocket's disturbance), Pichu was shown very loyal and defended Normajean, using Thunderbolt on them. However, it got attacked by a Poison Jab and was poisoned.
Brock had to treat it, but did not know of a way, as its poison was strong and couldn't be healed very well. However, he used humidity, ice and electricity to treat it, then brewed a potion. Since Pichu did not want to drink it, Brock's Happiny evolved into a Chansey and used Softboiled to get the poison effect worn off.
After Nurse Joy came to the ship, Pichu and the other Pokémon were treated. They were grateful to Brock and thanked him, while he got the idea of becoming a Pokémon Doctor.
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On one side is the accuser, a University of Montana student whose name is being withheld. She testified that Jordan Johnson date-raped her at her house in February 2012, pressing her shoulder with his hand, telling her "turn over or I'll make you" and not listening when she said "no" several times. Afterward, she texted a friend: "Omg … I think I might have just gotten raped."
On the other side is Johnson, who threw 21 touchdown passes in 2011 before being suspended for 2012. He said in a taped interview with police that the woman invited him into her bedroom to watch a movie, started kissing him, helped him undress her and enjoyed consensual sex without telling him to stop. He admits only a lack of gentlemanly behavior, not talking to the woman after sex because he was more interested in someone else.
If convicted, his future will be permanently dimmed–he faces anywhere between two and 100 years in prison, lifetime registration as a sex offender and an end to any hopes of becoming a coach.
The trial resumes this morning in a Missoula courtroom with the prosecution nearing the end of its case. Montana news outlets and bloggers are tweeting play-by-play updates at the #johnsontrial hashtag. The reporters sometimes offer conflicting interpretations and spellings of witness names, but the feed can still be riveting.
The defense calls it a he said/she said case, which could benefit the defendant since Johnson apparently has never been in trouble before and comes off as polite and soft-spoken, as seen in this video of his statement to police.
The prosecution, however, maintains there is medical evidence indicative of non-consensual sex. That claim was disputed by a forensic gynecologist hired by the defense.
The case is playing out against a background of federal and NCAA investigations of how the university has handled sexual assault and harassment allegations. Montana football coach Robin Pflugrad and athletic director Jim O'Day were fired last March, days after Pflugrad called Johnson "a person of tremendous moral fiber." One of Johnson's Grizzly teammates, running back Beau Donaldson, last month was sentenced to 10 years in prison (plus 20 suspended) after pleading guilty to raping a longtime friend as she slept over at his home.
As in another high-profile rape case in the high-school football mecca of Steubenville, Ohio, the case has prompted a politics-tinged dispute over whether gridiron heroes are treated differently than other rape suspects.
Anti-domestic violence organizations, aided by Anonymous hacktivists, say that football stars' privileged status in small communities has led to a "culture of rape."
But Montana sports fans on the forum eGriz say Johnson was singled out for prosecution despite unconvincing evidence because of an overreaction to the national investigations, although they agree that his teammate Donaldson was guilty.
In a radio interview, a former U.S. attorney speculated that the prosecution may be having a tough time convincing the jurors beyond a reasonable doubt.
For more info: The Missoulian has a collection of articles on the topic. The student newspaper Montana Kaimin is doing a thorough job of trial coverage. Both ABC and the New York Times covered the case before the trial began.


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Resuscitating the Sundarbans: Customary use of biodiversity & traditional cultural practices in Bangladesh - 10(c) Case Study
This report highlights the connection between biodiversity conservation and forest peoples' livelihoods and customary use. It shows how the current Forest Department-led management continues to threaten the long-term survival of the forest and the people. The traditional resource users call for an urgent shift towards community-based and collaborative management of the Sundarbans to ensure a future both for its biodiversity and its people.


text: Thanks for taking the time to do this, Chris. At the risk of increasing your workload, a question. Given oakmoss is now rationed to 0.1% can you (or anyone else reading) give us an indication of what % it may have once been in 'the good old days' for any of the classics like Chanel Pour Monsieur et al? Many thanks.


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"Brilliant. . . . To see [this] ordinary man thrust into an extraordinarily difficult situation and rising to the challenge is one of the most snugly satisfying scenes in fiction." —The New York Times
"Mr. Ambler is a phenomenon!" —Alfred Hitchcock


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Last night after dinner, Ava was playing in our backyard while I sat at the dining room table. I watched her as she sprayed some water from a spray bottle onto her hands. She rubbed them together and acted like she was washing them. Then she sprayed some more water onto her hands and fluffed up her hair. She walked up to the screen door and said to me, "Do I look so good?"
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When President Barack Obama is sworn in for his second term, his hand will rest not only on President Abraham Lincoln's Bible, but on Dr. Martin Luther King's, too.
As the ceremony falls on the federal holiday celebrating Dr. King's birth, the civil rights leader would no doubt be proud as an African-American president is sworn in on the steps of a Capitol built by slave labor, about 170 miles from Jamestown where slave ships landed.
We have come a long way.
But Dr. King would not be satisfied. He marched to his own drummer, and wanted to be remembered as a "drum major for justice." He worked tirelessly for change, but he never took his eyes from the prize.
He understood there must be a creative tension between the political and the prophetic.
The political seeks the popular, and attempts the possible. The prophetic seeks the moral, states the truth, and challenges the limits.
For Dr. King, bipartisan agreement had little value in itself. There was bipartisan agreement on slavery. Abolition was outside the consensus. There was bipartisan agreement on segregation. The Montgomery bus boycott, the Selma march for voting rights were outside the box.
When Lyndon Johnson pushed through the Voting Rights Act, stating that "We shall overcome," Dr. King praised him. But he challenged Johnson's war in Vietnam, and the retreat on the war on poverty. He spent part of his last birthday organizing a poor people's march on Washington, prepared to commit civil disobedience to force the nation's attention on the poor.
We know what Dr. King would be focused on today. Nearly one in four children is being raised in poverty. More than 46 million people struggle with poverty in this wealthy nation.
Nearly 18 million households are "food insecure."
Millions are facing foreclosure. School budgets are being starved, even as jails are stuffed. An extreme and obscene gulf exists between rich and poor, with working families suffering mass unemployment, falling wages and increasing insecurity.
There is a growing racial polarization as African Americans and Latinos, the greatest victims of the Great Recession, are the last to recover from it. Schools today are more segregated than they were in Dr. King's time, but now no one talks about it.
The U.S. also has a larger military budget than at the height of the Cold War, and drones in six countries are likely generating more terrorists than they are killing.
Dr. King would no doubt celebrate the re-election of an African-American president, but he would not stop there. He would challenge the limits of the current debate. He would be organizing mass civil disobedience to call the nation back to its senses — and to demand action against poverty, violence and the endless war that has shredded our Constitution, wasted lives and squandered scarce resources.
The partisan is too petty to address the unpopular. The bipartisan is too limited to speak the truth. Dr. King told us that "there comes a time when silence is betrayal." He understood that the movement for justice would often offend the majority. We would make progress, he argued, "not through the complacent adjustment of the conforming majority, but through the creative maladjustment of a nonconforming minority."
The second inauguration of Barack Obama on the day we celebrate Dr. King's birthday reminds us how far we have come. But Dr. King would demand that we look clearly at how far we have to go. It is not a time for complacent celebration.
We cannot accept mass unemployment, grinding poverty and endless war as a new normal.
On Dr. King's birthday, it's time to mobilize the creative maladjustment of citizens of conscience once more.
We Have Come a Long Way But Still Have Far to Go
When President Barack Obama is sworn in for his second term, his hand will rest not only on President Abraham Lincoln's Bible, but on Dr. Martin Luther King's, too.


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Nashville's Chief of Police Ronal Serpas just gave a very thorough and detailed account of the death of Steve McNair and Sahel Kazemi and provided a rather convincing explanation of why investigators have officially ruled it a murder-suicide.
The main points are summed up in this video. Kazemi had a motive, she had the means, and all the physical evidence points to exactly what they thought it would. Kazemi shot McNair in the head, presumably in his sleep, then turned the gun on herself.
Serpas also addressed some of the conspiracy-worthy elements of the case, like our friend Mr. Norfleet (not a suspect), the mysterious 45-minute wait to call the cops (happens all the time), and the seeming illogical nature of the whole crime (murders are never rational.) They're convinced, and there's no reason anyone else shouldn't be too.
UPDATE: I stand corrected. Florio's not buying.
Police confirm murder-suicide in Steve McNair case [Tennessean]
Audio of the 911 call [mp3 file; Tennessean]


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(This page relates to recreational fishing by means other than hook and line; for information on hook and line fishing click here.)Licensing Information
Any person desiring to take or catch finfish or shellfish for recreational purposes in the tidal waters of Virginia must first obtain the appropriate gear license (See Exemptions and Annual License Fees below).
Gear licenses can be purchased from any Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC)
licensing agent. Crab pound/trap licenses must be pre-authorized by the district marine police officer.
All licenses are valid for a calendar year and expire December 31 in the year issued.
License tags for boats using crab pots and/or trotlines must be fastened at a conspicuous place on the starboard side of the boat or on the boat's mast; for crab pounds, the tags must be fastened to one of the offshore stakes [Code 28.2-225, 28.2-226.1, 28.2-234, 28.2-300,
Regulation 4 VAC 20-60-20].
Any license to recreationally fish or crab shall be issued to an individual for his/her exclusive use and shall not be transferable. No person shall be issued more than one recreational gill net license, more than one recreational crab pot license, more than one recreational crab pound/trap license, nor more than one recreational eel pot license [Code 28.2-226.1, Regulation 4 VAC 20-670-20].
1. Taking by dip net, hand line, or two crab pots as much as one bushel of hard crabs and two dozen peeler crabs in any one day for personal use aboard any vessel. If crabbing occurs from shore (crabs are not possessed on a vessel) the possession limit is one bushel and two dozen peeler crabs per person per day.
2. Taking a maximum of one bushel of oysters in any one day for personal use, when taken by hand or with ordinary tongs during the oyster season from open rocks.
3. Taking a maximum of 250 clams in any one day for personal use, when taken by hand or with ordinary tongs from open areas.
4. Using one tank or float no greater than 4 feet in width and 8 feet in length for shedding crabs for personal use.
5. Harvest of oysters or clams from a private lease by the leaseholder, or the person authorized or employed by a leaseholder. (Other no-cost permits may be required.)
6. Taking minnows, menhaden, or mullet for personal use as bait with a cast net; fish may not be sold, traded or bartered.
Annual License Fees
|For a recreational gill net up to 300 feet
|Recreational crab pound or trap
|For a recreational fish cast net
|Ordinary crab trot line up to 300 feet
|For a recreational fish dip net
|Up to 5 recreational crab pots with excluder
|For up to 2 recreational eel pots
|Up to 5 recreational crab pots without excluder
The licenses listed above can be purchased at the following locations: [MRC Licensing Agents], [Operations & MPO field offices] [DGIF agents except for the crab trap licenses)]; mail-in purchase can be arranged by calling (757) 247-2265.
Note that saltwater recreational fishing license holders may also use a cast net or two eel pots to keep other species of fish for personal use without buying an additional cast net or two eel pot license. Code of Virginia § 28.2-302.1 says the recreational saltwater license may be used for recreational, non-commercial use of a rod-and-reel (hook and line), handline, spear or gig, cast net, or up to two eel pots. You can buy the H&L licenses online at https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/licenses/. Note too that if you have purchased a saltwater H&L license, the DGIF license sales system will not allow the sale of an additional cast net or eel pot license. If a fisherman wants to buy the additional cast net license or two eel pot license, although it is not required if the licensee has the H&L license, the licenses can be purchased at a MRC License Agent.
* Click here for more on recreational
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Gear Restrictions
* Any person licensed to use a recreational gill net must stay within 100 yards of such net when it is overboard
* In areas located upriver of lines defined in 4 VAC 20-430-45: recreational gill nets may not exceed 110 feet in length; both ends of a recerational gill net must be marked by a floating buoy of at least 3 ½" in diameter and floats and buoys of the gill net must be painted blaze or flourescent orange; and must be removed from the water no longet than 1 hour after being set.
* It is unlawful for any person to use more than five crab pots recreationally, or more than two eel pots when licensed for recreational purposes [4 VAC 20-670-30].
* Any law or regulation applying to the setting or fishing of commercial gill nets, fish cast nets, fish dip nets, crab pound/traps or crab trot lines shall also apply to such gear when set or fished for recreational purposes [4 VAC 20-670-30].
* It is unlawful for any person to place, set, or fish or knowingly leave any hard crab pot or peeler pot in any Virginia tidal waters from December 1 through March 16 [4 VAC 20-270-40].
* It is unlawful for any person to conduct recreational crabbing within Virginia Blue Crab Sanctuary Area 1A from June 1 through September 15, in Sanctuary Area 1B from May 16 through September 15, and in Sanctuary Area 3 from May 9 through September 15. [4 VAC 20-752-30].* A recreational crab pot must have at least two unobstructed cull rings at least 23/8 inches inside diameter cullrings located one each in opposite exterior side panels of the upper chamber of the pot; except on seaside of Accomack & Northampton Counties where each pot must have two cull rings: one cull ring at least 2 5/16 inches inside diameter and another at least 2 3/16 inches inside diameter located one each in opposite exterior side panels of the upper chamber of the pot [4 VAC 20-700-20]. Beginning 7/1/16, recreational crab pots could be licensed with or without turtle excluders, visit the link for more information.
Gear Marking and Reporting Requirements
Buoys of any crab pot, eel pot, gill net or ordinary crab trotline, and an offshore stake of any crab trap, used for recreational purposes, shall be marked legibly with the licensee's last 4 numbers of his/her social security number or driver's license number, preceded with the letter "R"; these figures must be at least 1 inch in height. [4 VAC 20-670-40]. Any person catching finfish or shellfish using a recreational gillnet, cast net, dip net, crab pot, crab trap, crab trotline, eel pot, or any other recreational license established by Regulation 4-VAC-20-670 must report annually on forms provided by the Commission: the weight and species harvested, location of harvest, days fished and amount of gear used [4 VAC 20-670-50].
Size/Catch Restrictions
* Minimum size limits: 5 inches for male hard crabs (jimmies) and immature female hard crabs, 3 ¼ inches for peeler crabs caught from March 17 through July 15 and 3 ½ inches from July 16 until November 30 in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries; 3 ¼ inches for peeler crabs caught on the seaside of the Eastern Shore; and 3 1/2 inches for softshell crabs measured from tip to tip of the longest spikes. No size limits exist for adult female hard crabs (sooks) [Code 28.2-708, Regulation 4 VAC 20-270-55].
* Dark sponge (brown through black coloration) crabs must be returned to the water alive and not altered or destroyed in any manner during the period of March 17 thru June 15; however, a tolerance of 10 dark sponge crabs per bushel is allowed [4 VAC 20-370-20].
* It is unlawful for any person fishing with recreational hook & line, rod & reel, spear, gig or other recreational gear to possess more than 25 eels [4 VAC 20-500-55].
* Any person licensed to use a recreational crab trotline license (300' maximum), recreational 5-Crab Pot License, or a recreational crab pound/trap is limited to one bushel of hard crabs and two dozen peeler crabs in any one day for personal use [4 VAC 20-670-25].
* For finfish size, season and possession limits (rules described above may supercede limits described for recreational hook & line fishing) call (757) 247-2200.
"Jimmy" means a male hard crab with a narrow apron on the abdomen.
"Sook" means a mature female hard crab with a semicircular apron.
"She-crab" means an immature female hard crab with a triangular apron.
"Sponge crab" means an adult female hard crab which has extruded her eggs on the abdomen or abdominal flap. The egg mass or "Sponge" may contain about 2 million eggs.
"Peeler crab" means any crab with a soft shell fully developed under the hard shell. A white, pink, or red line on the outer section of the "backfin" is an indicator.
"Backfin" means the last leg of the crab, flattened to aid in swimming. Also known as the swimmer or paddle fin.
"Buster" means a crab that has begun to back out of its old shell.
"Softshell crab" means a crab which has recently emerged from its old shell. The new shell is soft and tender.
"Papershell" means a softshell crab whose shell has begun to harden. The shell stiffens and becomes tougher - usually within 12 hours after shedding the old shell.
"Doubler" means a male crab carrying a female crab prior to or after
mating. Usually the females are peelers or softshells.
All information provided above
is summarized from the Code of Virginia and VMRC Regulations. Please
refer to the Code sections and Regulations cited for legal
documentation. All regulations are subject to change. Call (757)
247-2200 for the most current regulations.
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Almost 25 years have passed since James Lee Tilley was gunned down as he walked on a rural road in western Tuscaloosa County.
Investigators said for years that they had suspects but not enough information to file charges. They even named a suspect two years ago: Terry Ray "Tico" Snow, a convict with an extensive criminal history.
On Tuesday, investigators with the Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit were able to call Tilley's family with news of an arrest. The squad's Cold Case Unit that formed earlier this year took another look at the case.
"They re-examined the evidence, talked with witnesses again and found new ones," said homicide unit commander Capt. Loyd Baker. Snow was charged Monday at the St. Clair Correctional Facility, where he is serving a 15-year sentence for attempted murder. He was found guilty for shooting into a car occupied by his sister.
Snow was charged with the 1987 killing of his 28-year-old girlfriend by throwing her from a bridge that borders Greene and Hale counties. The charges were dismissed because of a lack of evidence.
Tilley was shot Nov. 11 as he walked on Alabama Highway 140 and Tuscaloosa County Road 15. The four foot, 10 inch tall 29-year-old was shot five times, from five different angles, with a .357 magnum.
"From the manner in which he was killed, he had made someone very mad," former Tuscaloosa County Homicide Unit Chief Warren Miller told The Tuscaloosa News at the time. "It looks something like an execution-style killing."
Robbery wasn't a suspected motive because Tilley wasn't known to carry much cash. There was no sign of an argument or scuffle.
Tilley's family described him as someone who liked to have fun and made money doing odd jobs. He worked at a lounge in Northport and a hunting club on U.S. Highway 82. On the night he was killed, Tilley rode with a friend from a nearby truck stop to the Shiloh Lounge and later to the hunting club.
He was kicked out of the hunting club after a scuffle that took place inside.
A witness reported seeing a suspect vehicle around 1 a.m. the next morning. Another neighbor heard five shots before another neighbor found Tilley dead, shot twice in the chest, once in the head, once in the lower neck and once in the stomach.
A month later, three men were arrested for night hunting in the Elrod area. Officers confiscated a handgun that they said may have been used in the killing.


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17 August, 2011
still the bestHave seen U2 in a number of different venues over the years but the visuals from this production were amazing! Brought my four daughters (ages 10-17) to their first concert (can it get any better than that?) and they loved it! Can\'t wait to see the boys again!
22 July, 2011
U2 360 St. Louis Awesome!My girlfriend and I thought this was an experience that we will always remember. Thanks to U2 and the Crew. Special thanks to Jerry!
21 July, 2011
Fantastic, Awesome!I am 63 years old and have always loved U2. It was truly an unforgettable night. I saved up to see this show as I have always wanted to see the group. The only complaint was spending over a hundred dollars for a ticket and then my view was obstructed by one of their towers. Both the stage and the big screen were obstructed. It really disappointed my daughter and me.
20 July, 2011
All I want is....MORE!!Great atmosphere...great sound...great everything!!..the show was simply AMAZING!! thank you U2 for an unforgettable night in St.Louis..hope you return soon!
20 July, 2011
suggestion for last song of tour....Last song of the tour should be an acoustic version of "Peace on Earth. Barbjahnz
19 July, 2011
Beautiful night!Thanks boys for a night to remember. Great show, great message, Tears of joy! I am thankful that i live in a country where such things are possible. Safe travels to all.
19 July, 2011
best show ever!!!!!!!I have tried for 10 years to get tickets but they were always sold out!! This was by far the best show I have ever seen in my life!! I will be at the next one. It was hot and people were being wheel out because of the heat. But it was awesome!!!! Thanks U2, you made a dream of mine come true!!!! My favorite song was Where the streets have now name and my husband I thought was going to freak out when they played Hold Me Thrill me Kiss me Kill Me. AWESOME
18 July, 2011
BEST SHOW I HAVE EVER SEENU2 at its best!!! I enjoyed every minute of this phenomenal show. the music was so amazing and the energy given by the band was just crazy!!! this show was worth every penny!!!!
18 July, 2011
Inspiring!Went to concert in St Louis last night - you guys sound better than ever. Found the show to be very inspiring. Not just a rock group, a movement to let every single person know that what they do counts.
18 July, 2011
U2 Blew Us Away!!My son and I drove 5 hrs 1 way to see U2 in St Louis. This was our 3rd 360 tour concert. Again U2 did not disappoint. It was definitely worth the wait in the 90 degrees + weather. I will be disappointed when the tour ends, but I know the guys need a break and a chance to work on other projects like a new album, hopefully! Wondering how their next tour can top the 360 tour. Patiently will wait to find out!
18 July, 2011
U2 Rocked it in STL......Once AgainThis show did not disappoint. We were 2nd row from the walkway, on the field. Got some great shots of all 4 of them...Larry, Adam, The Edge & Bono. I loved how they started it all off with tunes from Actung Baby, my personal favorite album. Hotter than Hades out there...people were dropping like flies. It was all worth it. BTW, I thought it was awesome that Bono brought the little boy, Will, up on stage. What a memory for a little kid. Thanks again, boys from Dublin, for another show that puts all others to shame. You 4 do it up right!
18 July, 2011
AMAZING.AMAZING.AMAZING.I went to the St. Louis concert last night. It was my first concert ever, and nothing I am sure, will EVER live up to what I saw last night. U2 you rock! Last night was INCREDIBLE!!!! I sat behind the stage, and got to see them walk in and out. SO COOL!!!!!
18 July, 2011
Hot in St LouisWorth every penny. Stage, show and music were incredible. If you have not seen it, you must go. Thanks for the memories Bono....
18 July, 2011
Most Amazing Show Ever!I have seen U2 in St. Louis before, but this show was bar none, the best concert ever! The new stage is spectacular - and the sound was like we were listening to the CD!!! I must say, being around for 30 years has only made these guys better!!!! Rock on!
18 July, 2011
setlist shakeupThough how good is that setlist from 30 yrs ago?
17 July, 2011
Rejoice !Rejoice as the show in Stl was incredile! You know the best thing about the band is that they always leave everything on the stage. tonight was no exception. One great song after another, but the highlight for me was Rejoice... I have never heard it live and it was great. Even better than the real thing really set the tone for the night. Including the song Hallelujah was simply moving. Thank you guys and the crew for making a terrific night!
17 July, 2011
Gonna be a hot one in St LouisHope to hear Bad, Magnificent, The Fly
16 July, 2011
In the LouGround control to Major Tom
15 July, 2011
Setlist shakeupGreat to see Magnificent back in the set, is a strong song. Boots, not so strong. The middle of the set is getting stale. Shake it up
14 July, 2011
GA QueThe GA on this tour has been the best ever. Primarily because there are about 2,000 spaces on the inside of the outer ring. With the heat and all, I do not plan to get in line much before 2:00.
14 July, 2011
So You Want To Bring Your Kids To The SHWell..... First of all , the GA experience at a U2 show is a good one. Its not going to be madness. The GA area has different sub areas which keeps the pushing and shoving down to a minimum. To the fan from KC, my friendly advice would be buy a copy of the U2360 DVD and have them watch it at Grandmas. The band will be out again in three or four years and to be honest, I think 7 or 8 is theyoungest I would bring to the show. If you do bring them, please bring lots of water and sunscreen. Also, always bring earplugs for kids to any show like this. (We even had them just in case when we saw the Wiggles a few years ago). See you at the show! :)
13 July, 2011
Youngest U2 fan wants to come to the St.Last night, my 3 (soon to be 4) year old adopted son, Samuel, prayed that he could go to the U2 concert. I am going with a group of 13 people to the St. Louis show this weekend (tickets are GA). Am I nuts to be considering trying to get a ticket for him? Anyone have an extra ticket they want to give away? Is there any chance U2 can play his favorite song at the beginning….Vertigo, or as he calls it "Turn it up, Captain!"…so I can get him home to his mom before his bedtime? :)
11 July, 2011
St LouisI am looking forward to next Sun it will be my first U2 concert doing GA looking forward to seeing the guys up close. Everyone be safe the forcast is saying a high of 96 degrees. Be sure to bring lost of water and sunsreen for the long wait in the GA line.
30 June, 2011
In bevMove over Bud.. Guiness in taking over Sunday night
30 April, 2011
bringin it home!!!U2 in the Lou!!!! it doesnt get much better for me, besides u2 in dublin!! does anyone know the rules for queuing at busch- like how early we can? SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!! so, so, so DAMN EXCITED!!!
07 March, 2011
Kids on the floor, close!Well, this is it. My childrens first Major concert event, other then when they come to see me play. My family, including my 2 kids will be there on the floor to get mezzmorized!! I know they are excited as well as me. We watched 360 blu-ray last night and got the anxious poos!!! They are worried they might not be able to see, not to worry, they will see plenty! Thanks for coming to the midwest!
24 February, 2011
Brenda H.Bono, I can't WAIT! Please pick me to dance with you during "Mysterious Ways"!! I'll be the one holding the rose!


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Thursday declared 'Mack and Sally Brown Day' in Austin
The end of the Mack Brown era at Texas, though it did lead to a successful hire in former Louisville coach Charlie Strong, probably didn't go as smoothly as anyone would've liked. But Brown remains almost universally well liked for his contributions to the football program.
Thursday offered more proof of that. According to Max Olson of ESPN.com, Austin mayor Lee Leffingwell declared it to be "Mack and Sally Brown Day" in the city.
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In a ceremony at City Hall, Brown will be officially honored by both the state government and the University of Texas student government, which passed a resolution to mark Brown's success with the Longhorns:
If AR 26-In Recognition of Coach Mack Brown's Service to @UTAustin's passed tonight, we'll present it to @UT_MackBrown tomorrow @ City Hall!
— UT StudentGovernment (@UT_SG) January 29, 2014
Brown stepped down after Texas lost to Oregon in the Alamo Bowl in December. Last season, the Longhorns rebounded from a 1-2 start to contend for the Big 12 title, ultimately finishing 8-5 after the loss to the Ducks. Overall, Brown went 158-48 in 16 seasons as Texas's head coach.
Brown had this to say about Thursday's recognition:
Mayor. Thanks for honoring Sally & me tomorrow. We look forward to it. We are lucky to live in Austin. What a great city
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Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Show Was Pretty Epic
The pop legend got a little help from her friends — M.I.A., Nicki Minaj, LMFAO & Cee-Lo Green — and it was amazing!
It's no surprise that Madonna is one of the biggest stars in the world, but many people wondered if she would be able to carry the Feb. 5 Super Bowl halftime show. The results are in, and she rocked it!
Madonna, 53, was carried into the stadium by what seemed like hundreds of burly gladiators — and she immediately launched into an awesome remixed version of "Vogue."
The stage transformed into a futuristic disco-tech for a gravity defying performance of "Music," complete with tight-rope walkers. LMFAO even dropped by to add in a bit of "Party Rock Anthem." Seamless transition, boys. Well done.
M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj joined the party for "Give Me All Your Luvin'", dressed like adorable cheerleaders. We didn't even noticed them at first! They're stealthy, those two — like little cheerleader ninjas.
The Madonna extravaganza ended with an enormous choir — and Cee-Lo Green — joining Madge on stage for a powerful rendition of "Like A Prayer."
Viewers were left with an enormous sign reading "World Peace" in lights on the ground.
Do YOU think Madonna gave the most exciting Super Bowl halftime performance ever, HollywoodLifers?
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Set sail from Vancouver for a fascinating adventure. Cruise the Inside Passage and gaze at the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Glacier Bay. Get a chance to see diverse wildlife, such as whales and brown bears. Round out this exciting vacation with a train ride on the White Pass and Yukon route in Skagway. Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
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Vancouver, British Columbia
Positioned between the snow-dusted North Shore Mountains and the rich, blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver blends big-city sophistication with small-town charm. Don't miss Queen Elizabeth Park - a 130-acre civic arboretum accented with sculptures by modern artist Henry Moore.
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Get ready for amazing views and wildlife like nowhere else as you sail through the islands of Alaska's Inside Passage.
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Ketchikan, Alaska
Its Tlingit Indian name, Kach Khanna, means "spread wings of the eagle." Chances are you'll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree. Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world's most lush wilderness.
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Juneau, Alaska
Juneau has been called "Alaska's peak experience," certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Icefields and Glacier Bay National Park. Kayak up one of the area's many protected waterways, go flightseeing, tour historic downtown or try your hand at panning for gold. The majestic Mendenhall Glacier lies nearly 12 miles outside Juneau, a treck worthwhile.
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Skagway, Alaska
In a single year from 1896 to 1897, this remote town along the Inside Passage grew from a few tents to a city of 20,000 gold seekers. Today, travellers come in search of other riches - to experience yesteryear along Skagway's charming boardwalk lined with buildings that replicate those Gold Rush days.
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Sail to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, a United Nations World Heritage Site. Comprised of 3.3 million acres of natural wonders, it is home to magnificent glaciers, snow-capped mountains and abundant birds and wildlife. Take an Alaska cruise to experience the magnificent glaciers and wildlife at the Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
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Seward, Alaska
Best known for its beautiful parks and mountain scenery, Seward, Alaska is not to be missed. There is nearly an endless variety of outdoor activities to enjoy in Seward, from mountain biking and climbing, to rafting, sea kayaking, and dog-sledding, and even skiing, fishing or white water rafting. Explore scenic hiking trails or have a picnic among the pristine landscape. There's no shortage of enjoyable pastimes in Alaska's City of Seward.
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Top Ideas to Get Discount While Buying Wellness Products Online
With the inception of technology in society, it has become simply a cakewalk to shop from the comfort of your couch. It's all about few clicks with concepts like Amazon online shopping. The e-commerce industry has made it so simple that it's needless to be a techie to buy things online.
Wellness and health giants are not behind in the race; most of the prominent suppliers have now leveraged their business up to the electronic platform pitting in their best effort to offer the best to their visitors.
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Capitals Re-sign Casey Wellmanby Staff Writer / Washington Capitals
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Casey Wellman to a two-year, two-way contract extension, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Wellman will earn $550,000 per season at the NHL level in both 2013-14 and 2014-15.
Wellman, 25, has recorded 44 points (14 goals, 30 assists) in 59 games this season with Hershey and San Antonio in the AHL. He has tallied 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) in 22 games with Hershey since being acquired from Florida for Zach Hamill on Jan. 31, 2013. Wellman's combined statistics rank him second in points on the Bears and second in assists. The Brentwood, Calif., native has collected 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 41 NHL games with Minnesota from 2009-2012, and has recorded 127 points (51 goals, 76 assists) in 157 career AHL games with Houston, Connecticut, San Antonio and Hershey.
The 6'0", 185-pound forward was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by Minnesota in March 2010. He spent two seasons at the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) and compiled 78 points (34 goals, 44 assists) in 75 games and was named to the NCAA Hockey East All-Rookie Team in 2009 and the Hockey East All-Academic Team in 2010.


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A Hebrew word meaning "certainly" or "may it be so." In the Hebrew Bible amen appears as a response to someone else's statement. Sometimes it appears in a liturgical setting as a response of the people (Deut. 27.15–26; Ps. 106.48), sometimes as a solemn response to another person's statement (1 Kings 1.36; Jer. 28.6 [an ironic response]), sometimes as a response to God's word (Jer. 11.5). The doubled form, amen, amen (Num. 5.22; Neh. 8.6) also occurs; compare "amen and amen" (Ps. 41.13). Amen may be used as a substantive: "the God of amen" = "the God of faithfulness" (Isa. 65.16); this meaning is reflected in the New Testament (Rev. 3.14).
The Hebrew amen was retained among early Greek‐speaking Christians as a confirmatory response to prayer, whether one's own (Rom. 16.27) or someone else's (1 Cor. 14.16). This continues in Christian liturgical usage.
In the speech of Jesus in the Gospels, amen often appears not as a closing response but as an opening affirmation of the validity and seriousness of what follows: "Amen ('Truly') I tell you …" (Matt. 5.18). In the Gospel of John, the amen that frequently introduces Jesus' speech is doubled: "Amen, amen ('Truly, truly' [NRSV: 'Very truly']) I say to you …" (John 1.51; etc.). The opening amen indicates the solemn claim of the speaker to authority. Many scholars see in this introductory amen a clear reflection of Jesus' sense of his own authority. The introductory amen was not completely new in the words of Jesus, however; there are a few instances of similar speech in contemporary sources. It is possible, however, that the language of early Christian worship influenced these passages.
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When the telephone was first introduced to households and offices, many of the procedures and courtesies that we take for granted weren't intuitive. In fact, a lot of newbie phone users experienced stage fright upon picking up the receiver. In order to help people adjust to this radical new technology, the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company published handy little guides to proper telephone use.
Retronaut has a full series of these helpful tips and tricks. I'll admit to breaking one of their rules: concentrate while telephoning. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company foresaw all the multitasking that would occur while people spoke on the phone and didn't like it one bit.
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THE SPORTS DOCTOR- High-res? Can HD-TV improve sports in '09?
Chances are you know someone who doesn't own a television. Crazy, isn't it? I've found NPR to be the most common denominator among this faction, and while I appreciate public radio, I can't imagine life without HBO or VH1 Classic.
But I don't spend all my time searching for a Led Zeppelin special; thanks to my little satellite with a clear view of the southern sky, I'm among the billions who made 2008 the most lucrative year for televised sports ever.
Check out these 2008 Nielsen numbers:
* The most-watched global event ever (2008 Beijing Summer Olympics: 4.7 billion viewers)
* The most-watched football game ever (Giants-Patriots, Super Bowl XLII: 97.5 million viewers)
* The most-watched cable broadcast of all time (Cowboys-Eagles, Monday Night Football: 18.6 million)
* The most-watched cable golf event of all time (Tiger vs. Rocco, U.S. Open Playoff: 4.8 million)
* The most-watched cable baseball game ever (Red Sox-Rays, ALCS Game 7: 13.4 million)
* The most-watched NBA Finals in five years (Celtics-Lakers, NBA Championship Series average: 14.9 million)
* The most-watched NHL regular season game in nine years; most-watched finals in five years (Winter Classic: 2.5 million; Stanley Cup, Penguins–Red Wings average: 4.5 million)
* The most-watched Wimbledon final in eight years (Federer-Nadal: 5.2 million)
How many of these benchmark telecasts did you miss? I missed four. Maybe that's because I don't pay for high-definition. Nielsen has found that ratings for sports events are 20 percent higher in homes with high-definition TV sets.
Could high-def change what I don't like about certain sports? When I think about what I didn't watch, I have to wonder.
Tell me, does Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb play better with more pixels? On my television, he's not worth watching. As for the Cowboys, I have a sneaking suspicion their collective ego is much magnified by an LCD screen– as if it weren't big enough already.
My love of baseball does not extend to watching scruffy, dirty, pine-tarry Jason Varitek or his unkempt compatriots. The Red Sox look like a bunch of Cro-Magnons on regular television. Are they suddenly cleaner and more presentable in high-definition? Let me know.
When it comes to golf, a new television may be just what it takes to make me watch Tiger Woods. For years my husband has told me that I refuse to see what makes Tiger so great. Could it be that what comes across as sulking on a conventional TV is revealed as humility by the miracle of progressive scan? Maybe money shows up more clearly on HDTV, which would explain why Tiger prefers tournaments like the American Express World Championship to the Ryder Cup.
As for hockey, I can only imagine how appealing a toothless grin looks in high definition. Perhaps a puck would stand out on an upgraded TV, and I wouldn't get a migraine from trying to follow the action. I do hear blood bounces on ice. That must be something to see in high definition.
Even without a fancy new 60-inch monstrosity dominating my living room, I probably saw more sports in 2008 than ever before. Not only did I watch the NBA Finals, I actually enjoyed them a little. I could hardly tear myself away from the Olympics. The ping-pong alone justified all the hours I wasted on beach volleyball.
It's not surprising 2008 has been so lucrative for televised sports. Sales of HDTVs went up almost 60 percent this year. If I had one, would the World Series suddenly be interesting? Would NASCAR's appeal be revealed to me? Would a crystal clear picture make ACC football exciting?
I have my doubts, but if I can get the scratch together, I have all of 2009 to find out.


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Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died from a toxic mix of heroin and other drugs, US officials said.
A spokeswoman for the New York City medical examiner said that Hoffman died from a mix of heroin, cocaine, amphetamines and benzodiazepines, which are psychoactive drugs such as Librium.
The death was ruled an accident. Police had been investigating his death as a suspected drug overdose.
Law enforcement officials have said Hoffman was found on February 2 with a needle in his arm, and tests found heroin in samples from at least 50 packets in his Manhattan apartment.
The 46-year-old star of Capote and The Master said in interviews last year that he had sought treatment for a heroin problem after 23 years of sobriety.


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Eric Cigan, MathWorks
Jordon Inkeles, Intel
Learn how many companies are reducing FPGA design cycle time by 33-50% or more by adopting workflows based on MATLAB and Simulink. In this presentation, engineers from MathWorks and Intel demonstrate how MATLAB and Simulink are used to design FPGAs for applications such as signal processing, image processing, communications, and control systems.
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About the Presenters:
Eric Cigan is in MathWorks technical marketing supporting FPGA design workflows. Prior to joining MathWorks, he held technical marketing roles at MathStar, AccelChip, and Mentor Graphics. Eric earned BS and MS degrees in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Jordon Inkeles is the senior product manager for Intel's software and DSP products. He has been with Intel for over 12 years in various product marketing and corporate marketing management roles. Prior to joining Intel, he held marketing and applications engineering roles at Semtech and Xicor.
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Submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on land use planning and appeal system review
January 2014 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has used a range of its functions to reduce and eliminate discrimination relating to land use planning. However, to meet Ministry goals and be consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code, the land use planning and appeal system needs to incorporate a human rights lens and provide human rights-related information, education and resources to those who implement and use the system. Planners and decision-makers throughout the system and in municipalities will benefit from clear guidance from the Province.


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