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Paul Joseph Watson
February 23, 2011
A Seattle cafe has sensationally banned TSA workers from entering its business premises, refusing service as a consequence of the odious reputation the agency has required in the aftermath of a nationwide revolt against invasive pat down procedures and naked body scanners.
As a symbolic protest against "enhanced pat down procedures" that involve TSA agents literally touching the genitalia of passengers, including young children, the boss of a cafe near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has blacklisted TSA workers in retribution for their role in eviscerating the Fourth Amendment and assaulting all notions of decency.
"We have posted signs on our doors basically saying that they aren't allowed to come into our business," cafe worker KC McLawson told Christopher Elliott. "We have the right to refuse service to anyone."
My boss flies quite a bit and he has an amazing ability to remember faces. If he sees a TSA agent come in we turn our backs and completely ignore them, and tell them to leave.
Their kind aren't welcomed in our establishment.
A large majority of our customers — over 90 percent — agree with our stance and stand by our decision.
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We even have the police on our side and they have helped us escort TSA agents out of our cafe. Until TSA agents start treating us with the respect and dignity that we deserve, then things will change for them in the private sector.
As we have documented, TSA workers have proven themselves time and time again to be prone to predatory criminal behavior, the exact opposite psychological profile that is suitable for people involved with airport security. Perhaps this is why they are almost universally loathed by the Americans people and why many airports are trying to turf out the agency entirely and replace TSA workers with private screeners.
Over the past few years, TSA agents have been caught in numerous acts of criminality and abuse of their positions, including;
– Stealing thousands of dollars of cash and other valuables from airport travelers
– Repeated assault of passengers and their own TSA colleagues
– Drug abuse while on the job leading to maniacal bouts of screaming and insane power trips
– Stealing laptops and other expensive electrical items
– Sabotaging sensitive screening databases
– Offensive jokes about planting drugs on travelers
– Hundreds of cases of forcefully groping travelers, exposing breasts, removing sanitary towels from vaginas, and brazenly targeting attractive women for enhanced screening and sexual abuse
– Abducting and sexually assaulting women
– Multiple sex crimes targeting underage minors
– Downloading thousands of child porn images
– Abusing naked body scanners to sexually harass female colleagues and taunt male colleagues about the size of their penis
Given the nature of that list, and it's barely scratching the surface, it's hardly surprising that businesses across America are starting to blacklist TSA agents and refuse them service.
On the flip side, the list also explains why prank callers who contact the TSA about job opportunities while pretending to be sexual perverts, porn addicts and pedophiles are also treated seriously by TSA staffers.
TSA workers have earned a reputation not too far removed from Nazi troops who occupied Europe during world war two, many of whom were treated similarly in that some businesses refused to serve them even under threat of arrest.
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The motivations of someone who wants to apply for a job that involves them sexually molesting the bodies of young children and ogling naked images of people's genitalia tells you everything you need to know about the psychological disposition of any TSA worker, before they've even got the job.
Legislation aimed at making the misuse of body scanners a federal crime punishable by a $100,000 fine and a year in jail is a start, but the only real solution that will end the tyranny of the TSA is to disband the agency entirely and confine it to the scrap heap of post-9/11 paranoia.
Paul Joseph Watson is the editor and writer for Prison Planet.com. He is the author of Order Out Of Chaos. Watson is also a fill-in host for The Alex Jones Show. Watson has been interviewed by many publications and radio shows, including Vanity Fair and Coast to Coast AM, America's most listened to late night talk show.
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State comptroller rivals' merger ideas differ
CHICAGO (AP) — The two candidates seeking the job of writing checks in a state notoriously behind in paying bills differ on a big issue hovering over the state comptroller's office — whether to eliminate it by merging it with the treasurer's office.
Republican incumbent Judy Baar Topinka said it's a no-brainer, since combining offices saves money, but her Democratic challenger, Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon, said there are other ways to cut costs. The two explained their positions in an Associated Press candidate questionnaire focused on the matchup between the GOP veteran and the daughter of the late Democratic U.S. Sen. Paul Simon, which promises to be one of Illinois' most watched November contests.
The comptroller pays the bills, while the treasurer invests state money. Talk of joining the offices has percolated for years, but without generating enough support in the legislature for the constitutional amendment that would be required. The debate breaks down between those who argue it'll make the cash-strapped government more efficient and those who believe the two offices maintain important checks and balances on power.
As evidence, the opponents point to the case of Orville Hodge, who in 1956 pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $1 million while he was state auditor, a precursor to the comptroller job, which was created in 1970.
Topinka, a former state treasurer, estimates a merger would save about $12 million annually. She also wants to eliminate the office of lieutenant governor.
"There are many difficult decisions facing our state and the General Assembly, but this is not one of them," Topinka wrote. "Consolidation of the state's fiscal offices is a common sense change that will improve efficiency, save on personnel and operations costs, and deliver the long-term benefit of more timely state investments."
Simon, who decided not to seek a second term as Gov. Pat Quinn's running mate, said that changing the constitution would be unnecessary if the two offices merely communicated better. She promised a quick review of costs if she is elected
"I will share the results of my review with the incoming treasurer to help find areas of redundancy between the two offices and attempt to save the state money," she wrote, noting that she's reduced her own office's budget by 30 percent.
The contest comes as Illinois has lowered its backlog of unpaid bills somewhat, but still owes billions of dollars to vendors and social service providers who perform some of the state's most important tasks.
Topinka said the state should keep its spending flat and use any savings to "chip away" at the bills.
"The state of Illinois is similar to a household that has maxed out its credit cards and is drowning in debt," she wrote.
Simon believes Illinois should "continue to dedicate a significant payment to the bill backlog" with each budget, but that the process should be transparent.
Topinka, a former GOP state chairwoman who lost a gubernatorial bid to Rod Blagojevich in 2006, is seeking a second term. Over the years, she has had crossover appeal, particularly after supporting Illinois' new same-sex marriage law. Last week, the Illinois Federation of Teachers endorsed her, saying she "consistently demonstrates that doing what's right doesn't have a political party."
Simon, an attorney and former law professor at Southern Illinois University, focused part of her lieutenant governor tenure on higher education. In 2012, she visited each of Illinois' community colleges and public universities.
Political experts say beating Topinka will be difficult for Simon, who has little political experience aside from lieutenant governor. She served on the Carbondale City Council, but lost the city's mayoral race in 2007.
In an AP interview, she acknowledged the uphill battle against an incumbent.
"Maybe I'm more longshot," she said.
But Simon's campaign has tried to paint Topinka as an old-style pol after questions were raised recently about what some allege was an attempt to use clout to get her son a university job.
The incident occurred when Topinka appeared with Quinn at a July 7 bill signing, caught on video and a microphone and first reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. The footage shows Topinka engaging the governor in conversation, mentioning her son's teaching qualifications, repeating "SIU" and patting Quinn on the shoulder.
Simon's campaign deemed it a "clout request" to get Topinka's son a job.
"It's an image of the worst of old politics in Illinois," Simon said.
But Topinka said she's a "proud mom" and was simply telling Quinn about her son.
"There was no 'request' made and it is disingenuous to suggest otherwise," she said in a statement.

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Linksys Launches pro Series Wireless Access Point For Small and Medium Business
Linksys Launches pro Series Wireless Access Point For Small and Medium Business
New Linksys Pro Series Access Point Delivers Enterprise-Grade Features for Simplified Management, Increased Security and Improved Performance
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Whenever we take a road trip that happens to take us through Idaho Springs around lunch or dinner time, one of our favorite places to stop to eat is Beau Jo's. There are several locations in Colorado, but the original restaurant is in Idaho Springs, and they make fantastic pizza. I know everyone raves about NY-style pizza, but I'll admit I've never tasted it. Maybe I just don't know what I'm missing, but I like Colorado pizza.
I think my favorite thing that Beau Jo's does is to serve honey with the pizza - for dipping their amazing, chewy crust into after you've finished a slice. The combination is surprisingly delicious.
Lately, we've been making homemade pizza on Saturday or Sunday nights. I like the chance to experiment with different styles of crust (remember when I made a Margherita Pizza using a recipe for Naan?). As far as toppings go, I've decided that I prefer the minimalist pizzas - little to no sauce, just olive oil, 2-3 delicious ingredients, a sprinkling of herbs and cheese. Nothing too fancy. Less is more.
After eating ham, carrots, potatoes and hot cross buns for dinner and then again for lunch the next day on Easter weekend, as well as a breakfast of scrambled eggs and ham, I wanted to make something for dinner that didn't involve any of those foods. I found two portions of mini pizza dough in the freezer that I'd made a few weeks before, and set those on the counter to thaw for dinner.
The mini pizza dough is possibly my favorite dough I've made so far - although there's really no need to pick a favorite. Trying a variety of techniques and flavors is what makes it so fun.
I made this particular dough with honey and cinnamon in the dough, and used bread flour instead of all-purpose flour, and the result was a slightly sweet dough that baked nice and chewy, while still crisp. So yummy.
There wasn't much in the fridge by way of toppings, but I found an onion and a tomato, and a small wedge of Parmesan cheese. Sounds like the makings of a pizza to me! I thinly sliced the onions and got them caramelizing in a skillet - on impulse, I grabbed the bottle of balsamic vinegar and stirred a few teaspoons into the caramelized onions to add another dimension of sweetness and flavor.
A little cracked pepper, oregano and crushed red pepper were all the seasoning the pizzas needed, with some honey on the side, of course. Simple, easy and so delicious.
Caramelized Balsamic Onion and Parmesan Mini Pizzas
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- recipe for Honey Pizza Dough (below), for 4 mini pizzas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for brushing on the dough
- 1 large sweet yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- freshly cracked pepper
- 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or your favorite pizza cheese)
- honey, for dipping
Preheat the oven to 450. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until a deep golden brown. When the onion is caramelized, remove from the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
Meanwhile, roll out each portion of the dough to about 8 inches in diameter. Place dough on the baking sheets. Use a fork to lightly prick the dough, about an inch from the edge all around, and then several times in the middle - this will help to prevent the dough from bubbling too much in the middle.
Brush the dough with olive oil, about a teaspoon per portion. Sprinkle with the crushed red pepper, oregano and cracked pepper, using as much as you like to suit your taste. Pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes - after 5 minutes it will be a very pale golden and slightly bubbled.
Remove from the oven and top with the sliced tomatoes, caramelized onions and Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
Slice each pizza into 4 pieces; serve with honey on the side for dipping the crust.
Yields 4 servings.
Recipe from Curly Girl Kitchen
Honey Pizza Dough
- 1 ¼ cups very warm water
- 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 ¾ cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine ½ cup of the water with the yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy. Add 1 cup of the flour, the salt, cinnamon, honey and olive oil. With the dough hook attachment, stir on low to combine. Add the remainder of the water and flour and stir until moistened and the dough pulls together. Increase speed to medium and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. If you press a finger in the dough, it should hold the indentation, and spring back very slowly. This can also be kneaded by hand.
Gather the dough into a ball and smooth out the surface. Place dough smooth side up, in an oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 450. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, or you can use your pizza stone if you have one.
Dump out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and punch to release the air. Using a knife or dough scraper, cut into 4 equal portions. (If you'd like to save any of the dough for later, just place each portion into an individual zip-lock freezer bag and freeze for future use.) Shape each portion into a ball then let the dough balls rest for 5 minutes. Roll or press each ball out into a disk measuring about 8 inches in diameter. If the dough is too stiff to work with, let it rest for another 5-10 minutes, then come back and continue rolling.
For a thinner, crispier crust, work the air out of each portion of dough as you roll it out, and bake right away.
For a softer, puffier crust, be careful not to overwork the dough (using your fingers to shape the disks is better than rolling it out). Cover with a towel and set in a warm place to rise again for 10-15 minutes before baking.
Place the disks of dough on the parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake as directed above.
For a thinner, crispier crust, work the air out of each portion of dough as you roll it out, and bake right away.
For a softer, puffier crust, be careful not to overwork the dough (using your fingers to shape the disks is better than rolling it out). Cover with a towel and set in a warm place to rise again for 10-15 minutes before baking.
Recipe from Curly Girl Kitchen


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The USS Bonchune (NCC-70915) was a 24th century Federation Nebula-class starship operated by Starfleet.
In 2374, the Bonchune was assigned to pursue the prototype vessel USS Prometheus after it was commandeered by Romulan agents. The ship was quickly overpowered by the Prometheus' superior firepower resulting from its multi-vector assault mode. (VOY: "Message in a Bottle")
In 2378, the Bonchune was in the Sol system and was part of the fleet gathered to respond to an anticipated Borg incursion. It later escorted the USS Voyager back to Earth upon its return from the Delta Quadrant through a Borg transwarp conduit. (VOY: "Endgame")
|Nebula-class starships
|USS Bellerophon • USS Bonchune • USS Farragut • USS Honshu • USS Leeds • USS Lexington • USS Merrimac • USS Monitor • USS Phoenix • USS Prometheus • USS Sutherland • USS T'Kumbra • Unnamed
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The Bonchune was named for Foundation Imaging visual effects supervisor Rob Bonchune, with the registry being his birthday (1970/9/15). The ship was not identified in dialogue and its on-screen appearance was the first time a computer-generated effect was used of the ship class (rather than a physical model). Its presence in "Message in a Bottle" was confirmed by Rob Bonchune, who built the CGI model, and one of the Nebula-class ships seen in "Endgame" carried its registry. As Bonchune told it, its appearance in "Message in a Bottle" was "kind of" a mistake. The ship was definitely used, but it was interchangeably used with the USS Honshu in the episode. It might have thus been the original intent that the Honshu be the only ship seen, but as the Bonchune could be identified on-screen and did not conflict with any other element of the episode it was considered to be a canon ship for Memory Alpha purposes. Close-ups of a later rendering of the Bonchune were published in several works such as the 2001 Star Trek: Ships of the Line calendar and the Ships of the Line book, in which the ship was identified as the USS Ranger. A port side profile of the Bonchune later appeared in the Star Trek Encyclopedia (4th ed., vol. 2, p. 70).
In the PC game Star Trek: Legacy, the name USS Bonchune is a possible name for a Nebula-class starship.
External link Edit
- USS Bonchune at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works


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Home to the award-winning Homage Restaurant, and accommodation over-looking 12000 acres of Australian bush, heritage cottages with one to four bedrooms, with everything you could need for luxurious air-conditioned comfort. Sit on your veranda and watch kangaroos hop by or laze by the pool with heated spa. It's heaven!
There's no end of activities, such as mountain bike riding, bush-walking, swimming, croquet and the animal farm.
These lovely rooms can accommodate up to two people and boast a veranda with spectacular views across the valley.
These elegant stand-alone cottages offer privacy, intimacy, spectacular views and wide verandas. In keeping with the heritage of the property, these cottages boast delightful country fabrics and beautiful furnishings. Each has their own lounge, sitting room, king-size bed (twin bedding available on request), fireplace, spa bath with separate shower and luxury amenities.
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COLLEGE PARK, Md – The fourth day of practice proved to be a momentous one for a Terps, as BTN was on the scene to capture Maryland's fourth day of preseason camp at the on-campus practice facility.
"It won't interrupt anything for us," head coach Randy Edsall said. "We'll be just going about our practice and they'll be filming. It's nice that they're here. It's nice to get that type of exposure and notoriety for our program. We look forward to hosting them and having them here."
The extra attention didn't distract from the competition happening on the field. Junior Albert Reid, locked in a four-way battle for the starting running back job, enjoys the balance of competing against and mentoring his fellow position mates.
"I'm able to balance it. It's not just coming out and competing with your teammates," Reid said. "You also have to have that bond with your teammates. It's not like you can just come out here and play football and then go in the locker room and not talk. To have a great team without building that family bond. Those guys are my family."
Wes Brown, Brandon Ross and Jacquille Veii join Reid in the fight for carries. The player on the other side of the line witnessing that battle is senior linebacker Cole Farrand. The veteran acts as the quarterback of the defense and relishes keeping his teammates on the right track.
"I have obligations to the team," Farrand said. "I have to help the freshman. The MIKE's job is the quarterback of the defense, so I have to have my head on straight. With the core we have and we have a lot of seniors coming back, I think it looks very good on defense."
As a whole, Farrand sees camp moving in the right direction.
"I think camp is going really well so far. The team is really coming together."


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Catherine Deneuve
I apologise for the self indulgent nature of this post, but, I have to confess, I am no shrinking violet when it comes to my birthday. I am not one of these people who keeps quiet about my birthday, and then casually announces it, making everyone feel guilty, because they had not remembered the date from the previous year and had not bought cards or presents. No, I am the sort of person who feels a birthday should last all week, I drop subtle hints about what presents I would like and where I want to go, I feel it is the only time of year when one can get away with being a complete diva.
I had told MG, that I fancied going away for the night this year, perhaps to Biarritz or San Sebastian, but then I realised, that my birthday, this year falls on Easter Sunday, so I think we will take a rain check on that and go another time, when it will be less busy.
I am very lucky, I am happy in my skin, so ageing does not bother me, I don't feel the urge to rush out and have botox or plastic surgery, however I must admit years of tea drinking, red wine drinking and the occasional cigarette have taken it's toll on my teeth, so I would concede to have my teeth whitened, not so white that you have to wear shades when I smile, but a nice natural white, I think a good smile is the most important thing, at any age.
I have been looking at some old photographs, and dug this one out of me, at 21, pouty, posy and thought I knew it all, complete with big hair, taken in the late eighties. I don't look like this now, I am not sure if I really looked like this then!
I thought it might be fun , to reveal something of my 21 year old self.
Occupation - Student, supplemented grant by working as a waitress, a sales assistant in a clothes shop and occasional modelling jobs.
Lived - Brighton, England, in a student house, lived with an unsuitable boyfriend, whom my parents did not approve of, (they turned out to be right).
Drove - Black Fiat Panda, kindly donated by my Father.
Style - When I first arrived in Brighton, I was leaning towards being a new romantic, but Brighton life, soon turned me into a bit of a hippy.
Holidays - Backpacking round Europe and Glastonbury Festival.
Aspirations - I had absolutely no idea, I was quite happy to go with the flow.
What were you doing at 21?


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The memorial montage at this Academy Awards left more than a few people scratching their heads.
The lengthy highlight reel, led by James Taylor's performance of "In My Life," paid tribute to Hollywood veterans who died within the past year. Patrick Swayze, Dom DeLouise, Natasha Richardson, Michael Jackson and lesser-known directors, producers and film journalists all received nods from the Academy.
But when it ended, more people seemed to notice who was missing from the montage rather than who was included.
U.S. & World
News from around the country and around the globe
The most notable omissions from the telecast were Farrah Fawcett and Bea Arthur, both of whom died this spring. Fawcett lost her lengthy battle with cancer last June at 62 while Arthur, 86, died in April 2009.
Celebrities and fans alike took to Twitter to criticize the omissions..
"No Farrah in the memorial," film critic Roger Ebert tweeted. "They have a lot of 'splaining to do."
"FYI...Farrah had a very diverse career...that included Broadway, TV & Film. She even received a Golden Globe nom," Star Jones added in a tweet.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences spokeswoman Lisa Unger said Fawcett and Arthur simply didn't fit into the allotted timeslot for the memorial tribute.
"Every year it's an unfortunately reality that we can't include everybody," she told the AP.
Though both actresses were best known for their TV work - Fawcett in "Charlies Angels" and Arthur in "The Golden Girls" - both starred in notable films.
Fawcett was nominated for a best actress Golden Globe for her role in the 1986 film "Extremities" and also starred in "The Cannonball Run" (1981) and the Oscar-nominated film "The Apostle" in 1997.
Arthur was featured in the 1970 Oscar-nominated film "Lovers and Other Strangers" and in 1974's big-screen adaptation of "Mame." She also appeared in other films throughout her career.
Last week, Academy Award executive director Bruce Davis told the AP that the segment was running too long.
"It gets close to agonizing by the end," he said. "You are dropping people who the public knows. It's just not comfortable."


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Howard Comes Through
July 26, 2007
Today's Lineup
Rollins, ss; Victorino, rf; Utley, 2b; Howard, 1b; Rowand, cf; Burrell, lf; Helms, 3b; Barajas, c; Eaton, p.
It might not have been pretty last night, but the bottom line, it was a win. That's all that counts.
Ryan Howard's 421-foot walk-off homer in the bottom of the 14th provided the victory in a 4-hour, 52-minute game that featured 26 hits, 13 walks, 15 strikeouts and 22 runners left on base. Each side used eight pitchers and combined, there were 446 pitches thrown. Home plate umpire Sam Holbrook must have seen pitch after pitch in his sleep.
Yes, the bullpen had a meltdown in the ninth. That will happen. And, the Phillies got a big break in the bottom of the ninth enabling Jimmy Rollins to circle the bases and tie the game. Luck comes into play during the long journey.
The game ended at 11:57 p.m., a little more than 13 hours shy of this afternoon's game. The handwritten note on the eraser board in the middle of the clubhouse said: "Thursday, 1:05 game; players dressed, 11:15."
I was told a long time ago by General Manager John Quinn, "If you want to be in this game, you have to learn to sleep fast."
A handful of players were here at 9:15 this morning, including Chase Utley. He's always an early bird.
Fans were setting up tailgating at 9:30 across the street from Citizens Bank Park.
Minor League Notes
Two players from the Clearwater Threshers have been promoted to the Reading Phillies:
**LHP Joshua Outman, who was 10-4 with a 2.45 ERA; 117 strikeouts in 117.1 innings.
**CF Greg Golson, a .286 hitter who was leading the Florida State League with 119 hits.
Reading's CF, Javon Moran (.298) moved up to Ottawa.
Attendance Notes
Advance sales for the weekend series with Pittsburgh: Friday, 31,000; Saturday, 42,000 (standing room only available) and Sunday, 37,000.
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Now with Brett Myers and Tom Gordon are back, I hope the Zagursky kid is on a bus to Reading. Whew…awful!!!


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Science is an exciting subject for students at Oakland Heights. Arkansas has developed new science standards and these standards focus heavily on STEM Initiatives. These include science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students practice integrating these topics through a program called Project Lead the Way. In this program, students are presented with problems, such as how to get a rock out of a crater. Then they are asked to design a plan using math and science concepts to get the rock out of the crater. In this example, students learn to apply scientific concepts to use as they design. Students test their hypothesis or design and learn as much when a plan doesn't work as when it does. Students utilize technology throughout this process in ways we have never been able to do before.
Students at Oakland Heights attend a science lab once a week for 50 minutes. In this lab setting, students are under the direction of a science teacher and further explore science concepts using hands on activities and scientific methods. The science lab has recently acquired its first 3-D printer as well as several coding manipulatives that allow students to experience science and technology combine for exciting new outcomes.


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When 2 a.m. came Friday, the sound of coins hitting metal — electronically replicated, of course, since the slot machines pay out with a printed ticket — continued at Maryland Live casino. About 1,000 people stayed where they were, plugging money into the video terminals and ordering drinks.
Terry Cohen of Randallstown was there to celebrate the new schedule that will keep the casino open 24 hours a day.
"There's nothing to do around here at night," she said. "The town shuts down. This is nice. It gives you a place to go and spend some time and mingle and play some slots."
The Cordish Cos.-owned facility in Hanover became the first Maryland casino to take advantage of new state regulations allowing all-day operation, opening at 8 a.m. Thursday without any plan to close again. The expanded hours — approved by voters as part of the Question 7 referendum in November — are expected to boost casino revenue, but some worry about the impact on gambling addicts.
Rob Norton, president and general manager for Maryland Live, said the casino expects a 10 percent increase in revenue. It generated $34.4 million in November; 67 percent goes to the state.
While Norton said the economics made the decision to stay open an easy one, gambling experts see Maryland Live's commitment to full-time operation as another move to stake out ground in an increasingly crowded scene. A Horseshoe casino is scheduled to open in Baltimore in 2014, and a casino in Prince George's County could give Washington residents and visitors a nearby gambling spot as early as 2017.
"Maryland Live has a huge advantage, in that it is up and running and can try to build that customer loyalty that is so important," said James Karmel, a professor at Harford Community College who has studied the gambling industry. "Those people gambling at 4 or 5 a.m. are going to be hard-core, and that's a niche you want to establish as the market gets more crowded."
But mental health professionals worry that the lack of a closing time will cause new gamblers susceptible to addiction to fall more quickly — and lose more money while doing so.
Evonne Gershon, coordinator of Maryland's 24-hour problem gambling help line, plans to monitor calls over the next few weeks to measure any change caused by the new hours.
Maryland Live's opening caused a sharp increase in calls, she said, and mental health professionals across the state have clamored for more training to deal with problems related to gaming. Some of the most difficult cases Gershon has faced since she began working with problem gamblers 18 months ago came after callers went on long binges.
"Once I talked to someone who was suicidal after spending 24 hours in a casino and spending everything they had," she said. "Staying open all the time means that much more temptation."
Maryland Live is required to post the number for the help line, and pays $475 per machine — with 4,750 machines, that's $2.26 million — each year into a state fund set aside to assist treatment of compulsive gambling.
"Maryland has one of the most extensive problem-gaming programs out there, and we work closely with them," Norton said. "We are being proactive, and we do not anticipate an increase in instances of problem gaming. We see [staying open] as an attempt to reach out to a group that might live a different lifestyle, not something predatory on the casino's part."
Maryland Live officials already had some idea of the market for early morning gambling, as about 500 people were placing final bets at closing time on an average night.
Norton said the longer hours will open the casino to those who were unable to make it under the previous schedule — 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. (4 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays). He believes shift workers, people with irregular schedules and night owls will make use of the expanded hours; many of the people at the casino early Friday fit into those categories.
Solomon Fersha, a limousine driver from Silver Spring, came into the casino about 7 a.m. between runs. A regular patron — and member of the VIP program — Fersha often finds himself with downtime between trips and looks forward to being able to gamble on his own schedule.
"It doesn't feel good when they tell you to leave," he said.
Antonio Wilkins, a chef at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore, said he is not a gambler but often accompanies his wife to the casino. They arrived at 11 p.m. Thursday and stayed more than nine hours. They'd driven to Delaware for similar sessions in the past.
"It's much better to be here, closer to home, putting the money back into the state where we live," he said. Wilkins said he and his wife will continue to use the overnight hours because they fit into his sleep schedule; his work shift often starts at midnight, and he is accustomed to sleeping during the day.
Cohen said she had grown tired of driving to Delaware to take advantage of full-day operations there.
Management at Dover Downs estimated that 42 percent of its $217 million gambling take in 2011 came from Marylanders and advised investors that expanded gambling in Maryland could severely curtail profits.
Many of the 500 or so patrons still at Maryland Live at 4:45 a.m. Friday congregated around the electronic versions of popular table games and pushed aside half-empty cocktail cups in favor of bottled water or coffee.
Kevin Carlson and Chris Martin, friends from Columbia, posted up at a Royal Match 21 machine and played blackjack for hours. Carlson, a recent University of Maryland graduate, expects the casino to become a popular destination for people in their 20s once table games are in place in the first quarter of 2013.
"People putting money in slots are just wasting their money," he said. "[Table] games, you can have some control and win."
The state's second-largest casino, Hollywood in Perryville, has not announced plans to stay open all day, every day, but the Cecil County facility might do so once it installs table games early next year. Ocean Downs, near Ocean City, is working on a plan for integrating table games and has not indicated whether it will request full-time operation in the near future.
Although industry experts say table games appeal to a younger crowd and encourage longer stays at the casino, Norton believes the customers using overnight hours at Maryland Live won't necessarily favor slots or table games.
"It's just going to be a cross section," he said.
Karmel, though, sees 24-hour gambling as appealing largely to poker players. "They're much more likely to get involved in a long game and keep it going."
Poker remains popular among college students, who also will be tempted by Maryland Live's ability to serve alcohol around the clock, said Joanna Franklin of the University of Maryland's center for problem gambling.
"That's a concern for us," she said. "Young people simply don't have fully developed impulse control. They're up late anyway. They're looking for things to do. They like risks. This is not a good combination."
Franklin expected the loosening of restrictions that were put in place when Maryland voters approved the introduction of slot machines in 2008. Once established in the Mid-Atlantic region, casinos have been adept at persuading state governments to match or exceed deregulation steps taken in nearby states, she said.
"It's just a matter of keeping up with the Joneses," Franklin said. "Casinos want to compete, and it's hard to stop the momentum once states see the money coming in."
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Hang On A Little Longer
Posted by Rot at 11:15 AM
Labels: autumn, babs_budd, corn stalks, flickr.com, jack o'lanterns, photography, pumpkins
4 comments:
- JD said...
Poor guy looks sad...
- October 21, 2010 at 3:15 PM
- Goneferalinidaho said...
Um, I think all of us haunters are being very kind. We are being very polite. The past few years you have given us a hint about the new haunt of the year. Any hints? I love the suspense. Keep us in the dark. I know many will hate me for saying this, but keep it secret until H day!
- October 22, 2010 at 3:14 AM
- Rot said...
Yep. Going to keep it secret.
: )
- October 22, 2010 at 7:22 AM
- Rot said...
And I hope the title of that blog entry wasn't misunderstood...I meant "hang on a little longer, little rotting pumpkin."
Wasn't referring to my haunt pics or anything. My ego's not THAT big. : )
- October 22, 2010 at 7:45 AM
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Aaradhya Bachchan's 1st birthday to be private affair: Aishwarya
The Bachchan family plans to have a quiet birthday celebration of Abhishek and Aishwarya's daughter Aaradhya, who will turn a year old on November 16
The Bachchans have been fiercely guarded about the latest member of their family ever since she was born. Though the family kept Aaradhya away from media glare, the shutterbugs managed to click her on a number of occasions - the recent being at a function here where Aishwarya was honoured by the French Government.
"You know time just flies by and now she would be turning a year old. For her birthday we plan to keep it a private ...family affair. It will be just the family including my parents," Aishwarya told reporters here at an event today.
She revealed that Aaradhya's first Diwali saw several family members and friends coming to the house. "As this was her first Diwali we had both family and friends coming at our place." Abhishek and Aishwarya got married in 2007 and welcomed their first child on November 16 last year.
Abhishek, who was also present at the event, said a child's birthday is special for the mother as well. "I think first birthday is special for the baby's mother. They (mother) spend so much time with them and take care of them."
Amitabh Bachchan's 70th birthday on October 11 saw the family organising a big bash where several celebrities from Bollywood, south film industry, politicians and business tycoons had come to wish the megastar.
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Retrieve the video viewfinder frame types available on the camera.
#include <camera/camera_api.h>
camera_error_t camera_get_videovf_frame_types(camera_handle_t handle, int numasked, int *numsupported, camera_frametype_t *types)
- handle
The handle returned by a call to the camera_open() function.
- numasked
The requested number of video viewfinder frame types to return in the types array. You can specify a value of zero to determine the number of supported video viewfinder frame types available on the camera.
- numsupported
The pointer to an integer that is populated with the number of video viewfinder frame types supported by the camera.
- types
A pointer to a camera_frametype_t array. The array is updated with the video viewfinder frame types supported by the camera. Ensure that you allocate an array with the same number of elements as the numasked argument.
This function allows you to retrieve the video viewfinder frame types supported by the current camera.
The returned formats can be applied to CAMERA_IMGPROP_FORMAT via the camera_set_videovf_property() function.
When calling this function, ensure that the types argument points to an array which has at least the number of elements allocated as specified in the numasked argument. To determine an appropriate size for this array, you can invoke this function in presizing-mode by setting the numasked argument to 0 or types argument set to NULL. When the function is invoked in this presizing-mode, the maximum array size required is returned in numsupported argument. You can then allocate an array of the appropriate size and invoke the function again with numasked argument set to the value returned previously in the numsupported argument.
CAMERA_OK when the function successfully completes, otherwise another camera_error_t value that provides the reason that the call failed.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton as couch potato didn't last long. Was anyone surprised?
While she was getting back in the game, others who might run for president were in motion, too.
Republican Gov. Chris Christie socked away a big re-election victory in New Jersey and scored a prime position in his party to raise money and make friends.
Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis., plugged a gaping hole in his resume with a new book.
Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin rode to the rescue as Republican broker of a December budget deal that avoided a repeat of the fall government shutdown.
Vice President Joe Biden popped up in so many places, with his hand in so much, it might be fair to wonder if there's more than one of him.
For the more than a dozen likely and just-maybe 2016 presidential contenders, it's been a busy year laying the groundwork for a potential campaign even as they continue to deny, though with less oomph than before, that they are doing any such thing.
The election is almost three years away, for goodness sake. But time flies when you have so much prep, positioning and auditioning to do.
It's a tricky balance, getting in people's faces so they get to know you but don't get sick of you.
Might Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, peak too soon with his firebrand politicking and relentless networking?
That's not a risk faced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y. He's been blowing off almost everything a potential candidate is supposed to be doing at this point.
Other than governing his state, Cuomo is doing little more than sitting back and being his sexy self. Anointed sexiest 55-year-old by People magazine, he set aside his distaste for national TV long enough to rub it in with his brother, Chris, a CNN host. But he called in instead of appearing.
Here is a look at how these potential 2016 presidential candidates are progressing on a big to-do list as they head into an even more demanding political year: Clinton, Biden, Cuomo and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley for the Democrats; former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Christie, Cruz, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Ryan, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, and Walker for the Republicans.
NON-DENIAL DENIAL: Cagey words that cloak presidential ambitions, none too convincingly.
Biden: "Oh, we'll talk about that." In November 2013, when asked about running.
Clinton: "I'm not in any hurry. I think it's a serious decision, not to be made lightly, but it's also not one that has to be made soon."
Cuomo: Concerning a presidential poll suggesting New Yorkers prefer Christie to him: "It said Chris Christie has better numbers for president than I do. Yeah, because he's running for president, and I am not."
O'Malley: "By the end of this year (2013), we're on course to have a body of work that lays the framework of the candidacy for 2016."
Bush: "There's a time to make a decision. You shouldn't make it too early, you shouldn't make it too late. There's a time. There's a window. And this is not the time for me. This is the time to show a little self-restraint."
Christie: "I am not going to declare tonight ... that I am or I'm not running for president. I won't make those decisions until I have to." — October 2013.
Cruz: "My focus is entirely on the U.S. Senate." His standard disclaimer.
Jindal: "I don't know what I'm going to be doing in 2016."
Paul: Americans want "for example, someone like myself" in 2016 if he chooses to run.
Perry: "Second chances are what America has always been about" — referring to his ill-fated 2012 campaign and chances he'll try again.
Rubio: "I told people I haven't even thought about that. That's a decision far in the future."
Ryan: "If I'm going to do a job as chairman of the Budget Committee, as a leader of my party, I cannot let my mind be clouded with personal ambition. I'm going to make those decisions later."
Santorum: "A year from now, I'll have to make that decision," he said in November. Is he open to running? "Sure."
Walker: "Right now, my calling is to be the governor. ... I don't rule anything out."
WRITE A BOOK: The perfect stage-setter for a campaign season, just ask Barack Obama ("The Audacity of Hope," 2006; "Dreams from My Father," 2004)
Biden: No, not since 2007.
Cuomo: Yes, coming in 2014.
Clinton: Yes, coming in 2014.
O'Malley: No.
Bush: Yes, on immigration.
Christie: No.
Cruz: No.
Jindal: No, not since 2010.
Paul: "Government Bullies: How Everyday Americans Are Being Harassed, Abused, and Imprisoned by the Feds," in 2012; "The Tea Party Goes to Washington," 2011.
Perry: Not since 2010.
Rubio: Yes, coming in late 2014 from the publisher of his 2012 memoir, "An American Son."
Santorum: Yes, coming in 2014, "Blue Collar Conservatives."
Ryan: Yes, recently announced and coming in 2014.
Walker: Yes, "Unintimidated: A Governor's Story and a Nation's Challenge," came out in the fall.
GO TO IOWA: Its caucuses are the opening act of the nomination contest.
Biden: Yes, spoke at Sen. Tom Harkin's fall 2013 steak-fry fundraiser. Raised money for Iowa congressional candidate Jim Mowrer.
Clinton: No, avoiding big primary/caucus states.
Cuomo: No.
O'Malley: Yes, in 2012, when he headlined Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin's annual steak fry, a must-stop for many Democrats seeking to compete in the leadoff caucuses.
Bush: Yes, in 2012.
Christie: Yes, in 2012.
Cruz: Yes, three times in three months in 2013.
Jindal: Yes, summer 2013 visit, then flew with Iowa governor to governors association meeting in Milwaukee. In Iowa seven times in 2012.
Paul: Yes, three times in spring and summer 2013.
Perry: Yes, returned in November 2013 for first time since 2012 campaign. (due again in Dec)
Rubio: Yes, in 2012 just days after the election. A new wave of visits to early voting states expected.
Ryan: Yes, keynote speaker at governor's annual birthday fundraiser in November, in first visit since 2012 campaign.
Santorum: Yes, August 2013 speech to conservative Christians in state where he won the 2012 caucuses. Screened his new Christmas movie in Iowa in November.
Walker: Yes, May fundraiser.
GO TO NEW HAMPSHIRE: Nation's first primary comes after Iowa and is just as important.
Biden: Yes, in 2012 campaign. Canceled planned 2013 fundraiser for state's Democratic governor because of son's health scare.
Clinton: No.
Cuomo: No.
O'Malley: Yes, spoke at Democratic Party dinner in November. Also spoke at 2012 convention of New Hampshire Democrats.
Bush: No.
Christie: Yes, three times in 2012.
Cruz: Yes, GOP fundraiser in August.
Jindal: Yes, headlined state GOP fundraiser in May 2013, visited twice in 2012.
Paul: Yes, headlined state GOP fundraiser in May.
Perry: No.
Rubio: Yes, multiple times in 2012.
Ryan: Yes, in 2012. Canceled October 2013 visit because of government shutdown.
Santorum: No.
Walker: Yes, headlined a GOP state convention in October 2013, keynote at state party convention in September 2012.
DON'T FORGET SOUTH CAROLINA: First Southern primary and big in its own right.
Biden: Yes, headlined annual fundraising dinner in May 2013 for state party, appeared at Rep. James Clyburn's annual fish fry, Easter weekend vacation on Kiawah Island.
Clinton: No.
Cuomo: No.
O'Malley: Yes, April speech to party activists.
Bush: Yes, 2012 speech.
Christie: Yes, helped Mitt Romney raise money in 2012.
Cruz: Yes, "Pastors and Pews" event in November 2013, cultivating relationship with religious conservatives. Also visited in May, speaking to annual state GOP dinner.
Jindal: Yes, August fundraiser for governor.
Paul: Yes, Yes, foreign policy speech at the The Citadel military college and small GOP fundraiser in Charleston in November 2013 visit; headlined several fundraisers earlier in year.
Perry: Yes, two-day visit in December 2013, addressed state GOP. In August, raised money for re-election campaign of Gov. Nikki Haley
Rubio: Yes, headlined 2012 Silver Elephant dinner.
Ryan: Yes, in 2012 campaign.
Santorum: Yes. Campaigned in April 2013 for Curtis Bostic in GOP House runoff race.
Walker: Yes, attended August fundraiser for Haley, who came to Wisconsin to campaign for him in 2012 recall vote.
GO ABROAD: Helps to give neophytes foreign policy cred, and Israel is a touchstone for U.S. politicians.
Biden: Yes, globe-trotter, to nearly a dozen countries in Obama's second term including December 2013 visits to China, Japan and South Korea.
Clinton: Another globe-trotter, nearly 1 million miles as secretary of state. Limited overseas travel in 2013: honorary degree at St. Andrews University in Scotland in September; trip to London in October for a diplomacy award and a fundraising concert for the family's foundation. Canadian speech.
Cuomo: Not much lately. Israel twice in 2002.
O'Malley: Yes. Israel in 2013 this year for a second time. Also Denmark, Ireland, France, Brazil and El Salvador in 2013. Asia in 2011, Iraq in 2010.
Bush: Yes, several overseas trips a year. Three times to Israel since 1980s.
Christie: Yes, Israel and Jordan in 2012.
Cruz: Yes, first visit to Israel in December 2012, again in January 2013 as part of Senate Republican delegation that traveled to Afghanistan, too.
Jindal: Canadian speech to oil industry in August 2013, not overseas as governor.
Paul: Yes, Israel and Jordan in January.
Perry: Yes, recently back from Israel, latest of several trips there. Stopped in London to see British officials and financial leaders.
Rubio: Yes, Israel and Jordan in February 2013, also Israel after 2010 Senate election. Britain in December.
Ryan: Yes, Middle East during congressional career; visited troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Santorum: Scant foreign travel while in the Senate drew notice in 2012 GOP campaign.
Walker: Yes, China in April. Not been to Israel.
MEET THE MONEY: To know donors now is to tap them later.
Biden: Yes, schmoozes party contributors at private receptions, helping Democratic campaign committees raise money from big-dollar donors before 2014 midterms.
Clinton: Yes, can tap deep can tap deep well of Dem and activist money. Bundlers such as Hollywood moguls Jeffrey Katzenberg and Haim Saban have signaled support. Worked fundraising circuit to help Terry McAuliffe's campaign for governor in Virginia and Bill de Blasio's mayoral bid in New York City.
Cuomo: Flush coffers for 2014 governor's race.
O'Malley: Yes, as finance chairman for Democratic Governors Association in 2014 midterm campaign, and as one of the party's top fundraisers.
Bush: Yes, party this summer for his book at home of Woody Johnson, owner of New York Jets and leading Republican bundler.
Christie: Yes, now chairman of Republican Governors Association, which means regular access to GOP's top national donors. This follows aggressive 2013 national fundraising tour for his governor's race.
Cruz: Yes, visited major donors in New York City in November 2013 and met with Donald Trump. Building donor lists from the more than 1.5 million people who signed the online petition "Don'tFundObamaCare."
Jindal: Yes, met leading GOP donors in New York City. Among prospective candidates who visited Iowa GOP donor Bruce Rastetter's farm in August 2013 for annual fundraiser for the governor.
Paul: Yes, attended Romney's Utah retreat with major party donors, met GOP donors in New York City.
Perry: Yes, has proven an effective fundraiser as America's longest-sitting governor, both from grassroots activists and mainstream Republicans. Has led many job-poaching missions in big states with Democratic governors and met privately during those trips with donors in California and New York.
Rubio: Yes, met major GOP donors in New York City, attended Washington meeting with Romney bundlers.
Ryan: Yes, attended Romney's Utah retreat with major party donors, has 2012 campaign money connections.
Santorum: 2012 shoestring campaign was largely fueled by a super political action committee to which Republican donor Foster Friess gave more than $2 million.
Walker: Yes, headlined 2013 fundraisers in New York and Connecticut.
NETWORK LIKE MAD: Taking their case to ideologues, activists and party heavyweights who hold great sway in nomination race.
Biden: Yes, vigorously with Dems and activists. Keynote speeches at annual state Democratic Party dinners across country. Campaigned for new Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, new Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey.
Clinton: Steady presence now on speaking circuit, delivering paid speeches to industry groups and conferences and appearing before a number of groups with ties to the Democratic coalition.
Cuomo: Very little on the radar. Skipped national governors meeting in August.
O'Malley: Yes, vigorously, and big splash at national governors meeting.
Bush: Yes, with conservative activists, education leaders.
Christie: Yes, vigorous outreach now as the new Republican Governors Association chairman.
Cruz: Addressed 2012 Republican National Convention before he was even elected to the Senate; landed coveted slot as keynote speaker at Conservative Political Action Conference in March. Persistently courts religious and economic conservatives; campaigned for Virginia tea party-backed gubernatorial hopeful Ken Cuccinelli in Richmond in October 2013.
Jindal: Yes, plenty of conservative courtship. Campaigned for GOP in 2013 Virginia governor's race. Speeches to Republican and conservative groups in Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee, New York, Alabama and Indiana in the fall about Justice Department lawsuit against Louisiana's school voucher program. December speech in Philadelphia about energy policy.
Paul: Yes, plenty. Campaigned in fall 2013 for GOP candidates in Virginia governor's race and New Jersey U.S. Senate election. Met Michigan Republicans in September. Conservative activists, tech leaders, Reagan Presidential Library speech.
Perry: Conservative Political Action Conference, March 2013, and its regional meeting in St. Louis in September. RedState Gathering in New Orleans in August; job-pitching tour in various states helps make connections.
Rubio: Yes, conservative and party activists, focused lately on repairing tea party relationships strained over immigration. Campaigned for Republican in Virginia governor's race. Spent more than $200,000 in early December 2013 from PAC to help Arkansas Senate candidate Rep. Tom Cotton.
Ryan: Yes, prime networker as 2012 vice presidential candidate. Helping fellow House members raise money.
Santorum: His Christian-themed film company is his calling card. Previewed "The Christmas Candle" for conservative religious leaders at Values Voter conference in Washington, and screens it for other like-minded groups.
Walker: Campaigned for GOP in Virginia governor's race. Spoke to Michigan Republican Leadership Conference on Mackinac Island in September 2013. Belle of the ball as host of the National Governors Association summer meeting in Milwaukee. Conservative Political Action Conference, Aspen Institute.
HOG THE TV: Achieving national recognition by sermonizing on the Sunday news shows, or going for soft questions and easy laughs on late-night TV.
Biden: No, not lately.
Clinton: No
Cuomo: No. Prefers radio.
O'Malley: Sparred with Perry over job creation and health care on CNN's "Crossfire" in September 2013. Not much on the Sunday shows since 2012 campaign, when he appeared frequently.
Bush: Blanketed the five Sunday shows one day in March 2013 to plug his book on immigration, a few appearances other times.
Christie: Yes, late-night TV circuit, playing for laughs. Four Sunday news shows in one day after his 2013 re-election.
Cruz: Yes, half dozen Sunday news show invites since August alone. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in November 2013. Appears on Fox News almost every week, sometimes multiple times; frequent guest on CNN.
Jindal: No, only a couple of Sunday news show appearances since 2012 election.
Paul: Leader of the chattering pack with more than a dozen Sunday talk show appearances since 2012 election. Frequent guest on news networks, especially Fox.
Perry: Might be picking up pace. Only a few Sunday talk show appearances since the election. Debated Obama's health care law with O'Malley on Crossfire" in September.
Rubio: Yes. Blanketed all five Sunday news shows one day in April 2013, before he dropped the subject of immigration, and several other appearances since. Frequent guest on news networks.
Ryan: A half-dozen Sunday news show appearances since 2012 election. Occasional guest on network news.
Santorum: Yes, plugging Christmas movie, on "The Colbert Report," Fox News, MSNBC and more. Radio, too. Teamed up with Democrat Howard Dean as sparring partners for debates on the air and with audiences.
Walker: Half dozen Sunday news show appearances since 2012 election. "Crossfire" debate with Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Also, Piers Morgan, Lou Dobbs, more appearances.
ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING: For voters who want to support doers, not just talkers.
Biden: Point man on gun control, which failed. Lots on foreign policy. Negotiated fiscal cliff deal. December 2013 trip to Asia put him front and center in regional dispute over China's new air defense zone.
Clinton: Record as secretary of state, senator and first lady.
Cuomo: Pushed New York's legalization of gay marriage, first gun-control law after Newtown, Conn., school massacre. Minimum wage boost, on-time budgets, teacher standards.
O'Malley: : Toughened gun laws, repealed death penalty, saw voters approve gay marriage after he got behind legislation to approve it, set up a framework to develop offshore wind power.
Bush: As Florida governor, revamped state educational system, cut taxes, managed state through hurricanes.
Cruz: Leading force in dispute that partly shut the government, 21-hour Senate speech against Obama's health law. Texas' longest-serving solicitor general argued before U.S. Supreme Court nine times.
Christie: Won November 2013 re-election, becoming first Republican to earn more than 50 percent of New Jersey vote in a quarter century. Led state's response to Superstorm Sandy. Agreed to expand state's Medicaid program under the new health law while some other Republican governors have refused to do so. Vetoed a bill that would have sanctioned gay marriage, but declined to appeal a court ruling that legalized it.
Jindal: Privatized much of Louisiana's Medicaid program, shrank public hospital system, signed statewide voucher program that covers private school tuition for certain students. Signed abortion restrictions, fought liberalization of adoption law, making it impossible for gay couples to adopt jointly. Hurricane and Gulf oil spill disaster response.
Paul: One-man, nearly 13-hour Senate filibuster to protest drone policy put him at forefront of civil liberties debate.
Perry: "Texas Miracle" job-creation boom has seen state create a third of the net new jobs nationwide over last decade, although Texas has disproportionately high percentage of hourly workers earning minimum wage or less. Helped muscle through new abortion restrictions.
Rubio: Broker of Senate immigration overhaul, though he's gone quiet on the issue. Early leader of effort to link financing of health care law to government shutdown. Working with anti-abortion groups on Senate version of bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks.
Ryan: Negotiated December 2013 bipartisan budget deal that scaled back across-the-board spending cuts, drawing contrast with potential rivals who opposed it. Budget-hawk record to be judged on. Emerging as influential moderate on immigration.
Santorum: Making Christian-themed, family-friendly movies at the moment; record from Senate days.
Walker: Curbs on public service unions became national flashpoint, but he won the effort — and the recall election that followed. Court decision pending on a challenge to a key provision of that law.
TAKE A NATIONAL STAND: Effective state governance is nice but leaders must build national stature on issues of the day.
Biden: Eclectic. Guns, violence against women, gay rights, veterans.
Clinton: Eclectic. Recent speeches have focused on the economy, housing, opportunities for women, voting rights.
Cuomo: Environmentalists nationally and the energy industry are closely watching his pending decision whether to allow fracking in upstate New York counties near the Pennsylvania line.
O'Malley: The liberal checklist: more spending on education, infrastructure, transportation; supports same-sex marriage, immigration reform, repealing death penalty, pushes environmental protections.
Bush: Education, immigration, economy.
Christie: Moderate on the reach and functions of government; bipartisanship.
Cruz: Anti-health law' tea party agenda.
Jindal: A record of privatization to show he means government should be trimmed, happy to carry a social conservative banner.
Paul: Tea party plus. Fiscal conservative, criticizes surveillance state. Praised Supreme Court gay marriage ruling as one that avoids "culture war." Health law scold.
Perry: Prominent voice on conservative issues since before the birth of the tea party. Wants to ban all abortion in Texas, relax environmental regulations, boost states' rights; opposes gay marriage.
Rubio: Economy, abortion, tea party fiscal conservatism; immigration liberalization if he decides to get back to it. Another voice against health care law.
Ryan: Cutting spending, taking on entitlements, rolling back Obama's health law.
Santorum: Social conservative activism goes way back. Focus on blue-collar economic opportunity.
Walker: Fiscal stewardship, from a GOP point of view. Tough guy against the unions and liberal defenders of the status quo. Says GOP in Congress is the party of no.
BAGGAGE TO CHECK: It's never too early to deal with skeletons in the closet; rivals will be rattling them soon enough.
Biden: Flubs, fibs, age. Deflection: "I am who I am."
Clinton: Benghazi, Libya; polarizing when political, age. GOP wants to pin blame on her for vulnerability of U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya that came under deadly attack.
Cuomo: New York economy is dragging, his poll numbers have sunk, went through public and bitter divorce with Kerry Kennedy, daughter of late Sen. Robert Kennedy, in 2005.
O'Malley: A record of raising taxes that could be challenged by less liberal Democrats, never mind Republicans.
Bush: The Bush factor. Does the country want a Bush dynasty after presidents George H. W. and George W.?
Christie: The fat factor and man dates with Obama and Bill Clinton.
Cruz: Reputation as a hotheaded upstart, also part of his appeal. Polarizing within his party. Also comes with birther baggage: Questions have been raised in some quarters about his constitutional standing to become president because of his birth in Canada, to a Cuban father and American mother. Deflection: Plans to renounce Canadian citizenship.
Jindal: Ambitious plan to replace state's personal and corporate taxes with higher sales taxes flopped, delivered dud of a speech when given juicy platform of responding to Obama's first presidential address to Congress in 2009. Deflection: Poking fun at himself. Jindal administration's award of a $200 million Medicaid contract is under investigation by state and federal grand juries.
Paul: Dear old dad: Must move beyond Ron Paul's fringe reputation. Bridge-burning in Congress endears him to tea party, could bite him otherwise. Deflection: GOP outreach to minorities. The Washington Times canceled his column after he was found to have used passages from other people in his speeches and writings as if they were his own. Deflection: Promising proper citations and footnotes for his pronouncements "if it will make people leave me the hell alone."
Perry: "Oops!" Memories of his stumbling 2012 campaign, a quick progression from a front-runner to flameout. Deflection: Poked fun at himself for forgetting in a GOP debate one of the federal departments he would close as president, Energy.
Rubio: Rift with tea party constituency on immigration, "a real trial for me." Deflection: Go aggressive on a matter of common ground, which he did in pledging to take apart the health law. And stop talking about immigration. Response to Obama's 2013 State of the Union speech was remembered only for his clumsy reach for water. Deflection: Make fun of himself.
Ryan: Budget axe cuts both ways — catnip to conservatives but people want their Medicare. Carries stigma of 2012 election loss as running mate. Tea party not happy with his late 2013 budget deal.
Santorum: Overshadowed by newer conservative figures, conceivably out-popes the pope on some social issues. Deflection: being overshadowed means being an underdog, and he can thrive at that. Feisty 2012 campaign became the biggest threat to Romney's march to the nomination.
Walker: Some things that give him huge appeal with GOP conservatives — taking on unions, most notably — would whip up Democratic critics in general election. Wisconsin near bottom in job creation.
RUN SHADOW CAMPAIGN: One way to run without running is to have a political action committee to promote ideas or other candidates for office, or to hire advisers who can switch to a campaign when the time comes.
Biden: Constrained by his current job, but tapped longtime adviser and former lobbyist Steve Ricchetti to be his new chief of staff; maintains close contact with political advisers past and present.
Clinton: Ready for Hillary super PAC set up by supporters is laying groundwork. Several old Clinton hands are advising the group, including Craig T. Smith and Harold Ickes
Cuomo: Overshadowed by Clinton's shadow campaign. Considered a likely contender if Clinton ends up not running.
O'Malley: Set up a PAC called O'Say Can You See and hired two people for fundraising and communications.
Bush: He's a Bush, so he's got connections. Sally Bradshaw, chief of staff when he was governor, is his go-to political person.
Cruz: Has leadership PAC, Jobs Growth and Economic Freedom. Has been one of the largest beneficiaries of Jim DeMint's Senate Conservatives Fund, and has gotten millions of dollars and grassroots logical support from the Club for Growth, FreedomWorks and Ending Spending PAC. Heritage Action PAC helped sponsor Cruz's summer anti-health law trip around Texas and the country. Chief of staff Chip Roy ghost-wrote Perry's 2010 book about federal overreach.
Christie: New Republican Governors Association chairmanship allows him to grow his national profile with voters and party officials with regular travel and key appearances. Began building broad coalition of donors through his national fundraising tour in spring 2013. Hired senior Romney media mind Russ Schriefer in late spring.
Jindal: Created Washington-based nonprofit, America Next, in October 2013 to push policy ideas nationally. For executive director, tapped Jill Neunaber, who worked on Romney's presidential campaign in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Paul: Has leadership PAC called Rand PAC, maintains ties to father's political network in early primary states.
Perry: Created Americans for Economic Freedom PAC in fall 2013 to raise his profile again, help him test the waters and broadcast ads promoting Republican leadership around the country. Group used more than $200,000 left over from the PAC that raised millions for his 2012 campaign.
Rubio: Expects to begin more aggressive travel to early voting states in 2014. Reclaim America PAC led by former deputy chief of staff, Terry Sullivan, veteran of South Carolina politics, expected to be active behind GOP candidates across country in 2014 midterms.
Ryan: His Prosperity Action PAC.
Santorum: Keeps in touch with chief supporters of his winning 2012 Iowa caucus campaign, giving him a leg up on a campaign organization in the state.
Walker: Consults with top Republican governor strategists such as Phil Musser and Nick Ayers.
GET WITH IT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: A must for spreading ideas, poking competitors, raising money, organizing events and showing a personal side, though often a very canned version.
Biden: Not active on Facebook, occasional contributor to his office's vigorous Twitter account.
Clinton: Nearly 1 million followers on Twitter, her preferred social media outlet.
Cuomo: Few if any personal tweets; Facebook also generated primarily by staff.
O'Malley: On Twitter, standard governor's fare but promotes rare appearances by his Celtic rock band, O'Malley's March, for which he sings and plays guitar, banjo and tin whistle. On Facebook, his PAC-generated page is more active than official governor's account.
Bush: Tweets and posts many Wall Street Journal stories, education thoughts and some Bush family doings.
Christie: More engaged in Twitter ("It was great to be able to visit with the owners of Rossi's Rent-A-Rama in Ortley today.") than Facebook.
Cruz: Active on Facebook and Twitter, poses with a hunting rifle on his campaign accounts and in the usual suit and tie with flag backdrop on his Senate accounts. Much content is pumped out by staff.
Jindal: Active on Twitter and on Facebook, where he lists among favorite books, "John Henry Newman: A Biography," about recently canonized British cardinal and sage. Also favors James Bond movies.
Paul: Aggressive. Bragged on Twitter in June that he'd attracted more than 1 million likes for his Facebook page, where he lists his own books as his favorites.
Perry: Active. One popular tweet was accidental — from his pocket, he said — and consisted of "I." Followers jumped in to complete his sentence. One offered: "I ... really like Obamacare." (He doesn't.) Facebook appears staff-generated. Calls himself a presidential candidate, apparently a leftover from last campaign.
Rubio: Aggressive, with large followings, appears to make personal use of Twitter more than staff-generated Facebook. Takes lots of shots at the health law. On Facebook, lists "Pulp Fiction" movie and "The Tudors" historical fiction TV series among favorites.
Ryan: King of Facebook among potential rivals in both parties, with nearly 4.9 million likes. Seeks $10 donations for "Team Ryan" bumper stickers for his PAC and kisses a fish. Posts photo of Obama with his feet up on Oval Office desk. Commanding presence on Twitter, too, via an account associated with his PAC and another as congressman.
Santorum: Active on Twitter and Facebook, where he relentlessly plugs his new movie, gives away tickets and goes after the health law.
Walker: Posts vigorously on Facebook and on his Twitter accounts. "Wow is it cold out." Many exclamation points. "Glad USDA is keeping cranberries on school menus. I drink several bottles of cranberry juice each day!" Promotes policy achievements and his TV appearances, reflects on sports, pokes Obama.
Associated Press writers Ken Thomas, Josh Lederman and Nancy Benac in Washington; Brian Witte in Annapolis, Md.; Bill Barrow in Atlanta; Tom Beaumont in Des Moines, Iowa; Steve Peoples in Boston; Michael Gormley in Albany, N.Y., Will Weissert in Austin, Texas, and Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge, La., contributed to this report.


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The Considered Bikers Association and Brotherhood against Totalitarian Enactments is a motorcycle rights organization focused on child abuse prevention, said coordinator Tim Smith.
The Considered Bikers Association and Brotherhood against Totalitarian Enactments is a motorcycle rights organization focused on child abuse prevention, said coordinator Tim Smith.
�Connect, Commit to Change has given the CBA/ABATE a platform to get the word out about motorcycle safety and has also allowed for contacts to be given for the homeless shelter ride coming up in early December,� said Smith.
The CBA/ABATE of Cleveland County teaches free motorcycle safety awareness courses in the Cleveland County school system. An hour-long presentation includes a video and aligns with the state's driver's education program.
"Crest High School recently hosted this course, and 117 students attended and loved it," said Smith. �This initiative is not advocating for kids to ride, just a program to grasp an understanding."
The CBA/ABATE of Cleveland County also has auctions, yard sales and other fundraising events to make sure that the homeless shelters in the community have food, shelter and clothing.
�The Jace Man ride, that is conducted in memory of a little boy who at five months old was beat by his father to death, has raised $13,609 for the abuse to children as of now,� said Smith.
Connect, Commit to Change:
What is it?: An annual event connecting organizations who help children to volunteers who keep those organizations operating. During the event, which is a partnership between The Star and the community, those organizations share what they do and connect with community members willing to help their cause. From serving as a lunch buddy to spending time outdoors with an inner-city child, there are a variety of ways to help.
How can you help?: Attend the event, connect with an organization in need.
When is it?: Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where is it?: Cleveland County Fairgrounds
Last year: The event netted 244 commitments from volunteers who pledged to help the county�s needy children.
New this year: This year's event is named "The Week of the Child." The event will partner at the fairgrounds with Hog Happnin�, an annual fundraiser to benefit Children�s Homes of Cleveland County. The Shelby Junior Charity League Holiday Gift Galleria will be the same weekend at the LeGrand Center, across the street from the fairgrounds. Groups will share work to promote assistance for area children in need.
For more information: 'Like' the 'Connect Commit to Change' page on Facebook.
Want to volunteer with this year's event? Contact Collette Deviney at email@example.com. Volunteer opportunities are available for both teens and adults.


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my wife was having her hair cut in Hair Bohemia at the time and said it was like a scene from Con-Air. Kind of...
Ah Con Air! Of course, that's the thing I should have grabbed a quote from...
Yesterday on Mantle Rd I also saw a criminal thing although not as comic.
At 5.30pm a man was attacked by three youths who dragged him to the ground wrestled with him and stole his phone. They then came towards me to do the same, but after verbally threatening me thankfully changed their mind and jogged off. For a while they just stood outside the Broca, as if nothing had happened.
I've lived in Brockley for 10 years and can remember plenty of muggings at night. But have never seen anything like this before in broad daylight with passers by. Really shocking, especially coming on the same day that reports that Cameron is planning to cut police numbers by 34000 poeple!
It's well known in policing circles that you can cut a fair few officers and put more people in the backoffice which seriously helps things. Unfortunately the public and especially the papers (who as we know feed opinions to the public) are obsessed with the notion of "bobbies on the beat". This puts politicians in the position where they're criticised for doing the best thing with the limtied resources available.
Well I guess the school holidays are upon us and the teenagers will start their summer mischief.
Sometimes Brockley has to suffer this sort of thing as our younger community criminals begin their careers.
I guess that side of tracks is near the estate where they normally hang out.
blunderbuss, that person was me. Can you forward your details via nick to me pls. That evening the 3 people were caught if you saw the instance please get in touch!
What a horrible thing to happen in broad daylight! A man's being attacked in the street. Why didn't anyone help? Or did they? Utterly frightening. Are we are just fair game for criminals.
This kind thing could really ruin Brockley.
Why does one admittedly very unpleasant-sounding incident foretell the ruination of Brockley?
If anything the fact that a witness came forward via this article and the police have caught the suspects is a sign that community order is in decent health.
Where are Captain Perspective and his statarangs?
Whilst it's great the miscreants appear to have been caught. What concerns me is the sheer hide of the attack. Where did the get the audacity to perform such an act in broad daylight? Are they mental? on drugs? And/or just don't give a hoot?
Or is this a part of youth culture? If so we are in trouble!
Captain Perspective believes you're a little too worried about crime in the area, though feels for Catman.
Captain Perspective away!
Just to put things in perspective I have lived here for 6 yrs and this is the first time anything like this has happened, and I am certainly still very happy to live here. It was a relatively minor event, and yes - at least two witnesses have come forward.
The police have been utterly fantastic - a tremendous effort, all caught and from my perspective (the victim) very courteous and professional with alot of after care and support.
I'm not going to comment further, but rest assured this incident is no way representative of Brockley!


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text: A defiant Yoweri Museveni has responded to U.S. President Barack Obama's criticism of Uganda's pending Anti-Homosexuality Bill by stating that he intends to sign it into law as soon as a scientific committee has completed its work. In a letter to Obama dated 18 February—but which has just become public—Museveni, Uganda's president, defends the bill, which would introduce life sentences for so-called "aggravated homosexuality" with minors or in cases of rape, and terms of 7 to 14 years for attempted or actual homosexual activity.The bill was passed by Uganda's Parliament last December, but Museveni declined to sign it until a specially appointed committee of researchers and health officials pronounced on the causes of homosexuality. The committee presented its report to Museveni and members of his ruling National Resistance Movement party on 14 February, whereupon Museveni announced through a spokesperson that he would sign the legislation.The "unanimous conclusion" of the committee, Museveni wrote Obama, "was that homosexuality, contrary to my earlier thinking, was behavioural and not genetic." But some members of the committee have told ScienceInsider that this is not the conclusion they came to, and that their findings do not lend support for the draconian legislation.Museveni told Obama that he is now waiting for clarification from the committee about whether "a combination of genes can cause anybody to be homosexual." Once he has that, Museveni wrote, "my task will be finished and I will sign the Bill."*Update, 24 February, 11:30 a.m.: Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has signed the antihomosexuality bill.