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Commissioner Kreidler has scheduled a 10 a.m. hearing on March 21 to consider a request to acquire Washington-based Western United Life Assurance Company.
Central United Life Insurance Company is proposing to acquire common shares of Western United Life Assurance Company from Western United's current owners, Global Life Holdings Inc. The acquisition would allow Central United to acquire all common shares of Western United and become its controlling entity.
Central United Life Insurance is an Arkansas stock life insurer with its headquarters in Houston, TX. It has been licensed in Washington since 1974. It writes mainly life and accident and health policies in Washington. Western United Life Assurance is a Washington stock life insurer with its headquarters in Spokane, WA and was established in 1963. Western United writes mainly annuity considerations in 16 states.
Any interested parties may submit letters of support or concerns or objections and/or may participate in the hearing by appearing in person or by telephone at no charge.
For more on this hearing, please go to our hearings archive and look forWestern United Life #13-0033. There you'll find details on how to participate in the hearing and view all documents filed in this matter.
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First Fridays of the month, two sitting meditation periods with movement period in between. Other Fridays, 30-minute sitting followed by 10-minute movement meditation and Dhamma discussion or talk. Dhamma discussions are led by Jayson Chung, Richard Ely, and Devin Coogan. Jayson was one of the earliest participants of Madison Insight Meditation Group. He is a student […]Find out more »


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Test-driven development (TDD) is handy if used sensibly, and we're feeling the need to make our automated tests a little broader. The Grails site has great documentation on setting up tests for Controllers and Services, but I couldn't find a decent explanation of how to set up tidy automated tests for GSPs… so without further ado this is what I did.
I want tests to be:
- Easy to write (and hence read)
- Low maintenance, i.e. I don't want to have to update tests whenever I make changes that aren't important to the test
- Good at picking up unexpected behaviour rather than changes to HTML structure
Running your GSP from TestApp
Grails ships with a handy class called
GroovyPagesTestCase which allows your test to get the output of a given GSP file given a defined input, like this:
def file = new File("grails-app/views/myview.gsp") def model = [someVariable:12345] def htmlString = applyTemplate( file.text, model )
We're passing in the text from the GSP file as a template, along with a model comprised of whatever variables and mock objects the view should need.
Now I've got a string containing a bunch of HTML, okay, that's the right direction but my lazy gene is not satisfied yet.
Note 1: If your template calls other templates then it makes life easier to use absolute URLs, e.g.
Note 2: This method assumed you'll specify an explicit model for each sub-view, e.g.
From a sticky HTML mess to something useful
The easiest way to get from unparsed HTML to a useful searchable structure seems to be Groovy's XMLSlurper. It parses XML rather than HTML by default, but you can instantiate it with a more HTML-friendly parser like TagSoup like so:
def slurper = new XmlSlurper( new org.ccil.cowan.tagsoup.Parser() ) def parsedHtml = slurper.parseText(text)
Pulling it all together
import grails.test.GroovyPagesTestCase import org.ccil.cowan.tagsoup.Parser class GspXyzTests extends GroovyPagesTestCase { boolean transactional = false def slurper = new XmlSlurper( new Parser() ) // This test looks for a specific thing in the resulting parsed HTML void testSomeImportantOutput() { //Open file containing GSP under test def file = new File("grails-app/views/myfolder/template.gsp") assertNotNull(file) //Obtain result of GSP page def text = applyTemplate(file.text, [ pagenumber:123, pagesize:10, someMockObject:[ foo:"bar", nestedMockObject:[ [id:12345], [id:67890] ] ] ]) def html = slurper.parseText( text ) // test some aspect of the parsed structure, the trick would be to make the test resilient to a degree of cosmetic change assertEquals 1, html.head.meta.list().findAll{ it.@name?.text().toLowerCase() == "robots" }.size() } }


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Voters speak loudly, changes set to come
Many bonds pass around metro area
Voters have spoken, and now some changes will start to take place in the Albuquerque area.
Drivers in Albuquerque can expect construction to start on the Paseo Del Norte at the Interstate 25 interchange next summer.
City councilors decided to leave the $50 million bond issue to voters -- 66 percent of whom chose to move forward with the work, and make the busy intersection easier to navigate.
Traffic flow normally is congested during peak rush hours and it's an area slammed with accidents according to police.
Construction on new flyover ramps and an overpass at Jefferson will begin in 2013.
The project is expected to finish by 2015.
Additionally, more than 65 percent of voters also decided to increase the minimum wage from $7.50 - to $8.50 an hour.
But the change won't happen overnight.
Employees won't see a boost in their paycheck until Jan. 1, 2013.
Supporters of the hike project $18 million will go back into Albuquerque's economy. But business owners claim the increase will force them to fire many of the city's minimum wage workers.
Right now, an estimated 40,000 workers will see more money in their wallets.
Tipped employees - like servers - will see their $2.13 an hour increase over the next two years to about 60 percent of the minimum wage based on cost of living.
New Mexicans also approved $119.4 Million this election season to "State Bond C," which allocates money to higher education institutions in 21 counties around the state. With $24.5 million of that money going to the University of New Mexico for renovations to its science labs, according to our partners at the Albuquerque Journal.
Voters also approved two other state bond questions, bond A, which benefits senior citizen centers and bond B, which raises money for libraries.


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If you're not using Dropbox, you should be. It's one of the most useful applications I use, I use it every single day, and — best of all — it's free.
What is Dropbox?
From the Dropbox website:
"Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically."
What does that mean? When you download Dropbox, you'll also be asked to create an account on Dropbox.com. Dropbox creates a new folder on your hard drive, conveniently called "Dropbox." Anything you put into that folder — documents, photos, files of any kind — is automatically synched with Dropbox online file storage. This happens entirely in the background whenever you're connected to the Internet.
Your files will be updated anytime they change, such as when you edit a Word document or change a file name. You can treat the Dropbox folder just like any other folder on your computer: create subfolders, add files, delete files, etc., and you will have full online access to these files (once they are synched, of course). Dropbox comes with a subfolder called "Public" — more on that in a moment.
The free version of Dropbox lets you sync up to 2GB of files, though you can also earn additional storage space through referrals. Dropbox also offers 50GB accounts for $10/month or 100GB for $20/month.
OK — so your files are now on your computer and online. What does allow you to do?
Lots. But since we're just getting started, let's focus on three really big things.
Back Up Important Files
You should be backing up your computer on a regular basis already. But let's be real: you probably aren't backing up your computer. Here's how Dropbox can help.
That's it! Dropbox will automatically back up your files to your Dropbox account. If something happens to your computer, all you need is your Dropbox account information and you'll have full access to all your Dropbox files.
Now, 2GB doesn't go as far as it used to. There are certain files, though, that are really important:
If you haven't gotten around to setting up a full back-up solution, or you can't afford one right now, Dropbox makes a great interim solution. It's also a great complement to your current backup system, because you never know when your backup will, er, need backing up.
Sync Files With Other Computers
Increasingly, people have multiple computers in their daily lives: a home computer, an office computer, a laptop, a smartphone. Here's where Dropbox provides an almost magical solution: not only does Dropbox sync your files with its online storage, it will also sync those files with any other computer you install Dropbox on.
Let's say you're at your campus office, almost finished with your new prayer letter. Suddenly, you remember that your spouse asked you to be home in 10 minutes to take over childcare duty. You shut down your computer and rush home. In a miraculous development, your daughter is still napping, so you fire up your home computer and boom — there's your prayer letter, ready for your final touches. No laptop, floppy disk, or flash drive involved.
Dropbox also has mobile versions for iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, and Android, so you can access your files on the go. For example, InterVarsity conferences usually have special arrival instructions ("Meet so-and-so on the 2nd floor for your nametag…"). I save these instructions in a "travel" folder in Dropbox so that I can reference them easily, without wasting papers or getting out my computer.
Additionally, since all of your Dropbox files are available online, you can access them from other people's computers, whether or not they have Dropbox. Just log in to Dropbox's website from anywhere, and you'll be able to access your Dropbox files and folders. Just be sure to log out when you're done, and never install Dropbox on a public computer.
Share Files And Folders With Anyone
Remember that "Public" folder that Dropbox created for you? Any files you put here will be accessible to anyone, whether or not they have a Dropbox account. Sometimes, you might want to share a file with someone that's too large to email (like a 44MB InterVarsity video), a document that might change by the time they get around to opening it, or something that you need to post online. Any file in the Dropbox Public folder will have a unique "public link" URL that you can give to anyone. You can get the Public Link from your online Dropbox account or by right-clicking on the file. This link can be used anywhere you can paste a link: in an email, in a blog comment, on Facebook or Twitter.
Finally, you can also share an entire folder with another Dropbox user. From the Dropbox website, choose either "Share a folder" from the main menu or "Invite to folder" from a folder's options. Enter the email address of whoever you want to share the folder with, and Dropbox will send them an invitation. If they don't already have a Dropbox account, they'll have to create one, but once they do, you'll both have full access to all the files in that folder.
This has been one of the most useful features of Dropbox for me. Just this week, I created new "Fund Development" folder for me and my fundraising coach. I keep an up-to-date copy of my fundraising spreadsheet in there so that he can check on my progress at his convenience. I'm about to send out some fundraising letters, but I wanted his feedback on them first. So I saved the letters to our shared folder. He edited them on his computer, and Dropbox notified me that he had updated them.
I've also used Dropbox shared folders for collaborative projects involving large (50MB+), constantly changing files. Thanks to Dropbox, everyone always had access to the most current version of the files.
There's a lot more that you can do with Dropbox, including many apps and other add-ons that have been created to make use of Dropbox's abilities. Get Dropbox, today, and see how it can help you.
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Audio recording of children's songs. If we consider 'Śiśusaṁskṛtam - Audio CD (AP101)' as volume 1, then this will be volume 2 (in children's songs' series).
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Chris was most recently a Vice President with Target, where he led the retailer's Store of the Future project and also ran the Target's home furnishing division for e-commerce. He previously worked for GAP, Inc., as a Distribution Analyst and Manager.
Chris holds a BA in Economics and History from Stanford University, and a MBA from Harvard Business School.
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A perfect radio for emergency and disaster, it comes with all the features that you need in an emergency situation, it comes with a High quality AC type brushless generator, the solar panel powers the radio by itself and charges the built-in batteries as well, to maximize the sunlight, the solar panel is tiltable with any angles to face the sunlight to receive the energy during the day time, on the other side of the solar panel, it is a 5 LED reading lamp that you can use it to read books. The radio is built with a multi-function LED flashlight, the super bright LED side flashlight can be Bright Color or Red Color for normal or emergency use.
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Category: Collectibles:Fantasy, Mythical & Magic:Lord of the Rings:Figurines, Statues, Busts
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O'Smiley'S Dolls & Collectibles2103 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati OH 45230Current Hours Tue-Sat 10am-5pm AUCTION DETAILS YOU NEED TO KNOW!!!!-We are getting ready to list 30+ Pieces of Mike Makras Tolkien Sculptures/Figurines/Chess Pieces/Statues (whatever you want to call them) and we are expecting to receive more in Tuesday 2/12 that will be listed during the week. -Items Must be Sold within 2 weeks so if there is no sale, the Item will be returned to the estate. I suggest you Bid, Buy or Make Offers while you have the chance. -LOCAL STORE PICK-UP IS FREE & WE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING "AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE" **FRAGILE**- We will DESCRIBE THE FLAWS WE SEE. (SEE "About the Medium" BELOW) and understand that we MAY miss something that we are not aware of such as a glued piece. -We will provide as many photos as YOU (THE BUYER) request and we will answer all questions. I suggest you use this opportunity to gain any knowledge if you are uncertain about anything. We will ONLY accept a return on these if we have grossly or intentionally misstated something... and I assure you we will not! ITEM DETAILItem Name: OINFigure Number/Name: #64 ***COA INCLUDED***Figure Scale/Size: 4.5" HLimited Edition: YESCollection: LIMITED EDITION WAR CHESS SETReleased: 1978-1979Other: We Will Provide a Catalog Page *COPY* (for Reference Only) with each Sale IF the Sculpt is Shown. Original Order/Catalog Pages will be Auctioned Separately.FLAWS NOTICED: DUST, FELT BOTTOM MISSING, TINY PAINT SCUFFS/RUBS ON BOTTOM FROM FELT, 1mm MISPLACED PAINT SPOT ON BACK OF SHIRT FROM WHITE BEARD PAINT ABOUT THE ARTISTMIKE MAKRAS was a renowned sculptor located in Dayton, KY/ Cincinnati Area. He is well known in the Tolkien Community for the rare HOBBIT & LORD OF THE RINGS Sculptures he created that were inspired by the Original Rankin & Bass Illustrations. Although Mike produced many OOAK Sculpts/Statues for LOTR, the Best known is his Limited Edition War Chess Set. Mr. Makras passed away at the age of 73 in 2013ABOUT THE MEDIUMTerracotta Clay Sculpts (WARNING) Each Sculpture tends to be unique and different in shade and color. This may not appeal to all collectors. Also, the quality and longevity of terracotta clay is very difficult to deduce. This is because there are several varieties of the clay being used, all of which look reasonably hardy to begin with. However, lower quality clay will begin to deteriorate within a few years of use.Though terracotta sculptures can be used without sealing, it will not last as long, especially outdoors if not properly sealed. The material is very porous and can absorb moisture quickly. It can also crack and deteriorate quickly if left unsealed. Also, the material can quickly absorb stains if not protected properly. Such issues are difficult to repair and will usually require replacements, in which case matching pieces are difficult to find. The MAKRAS SCULPTS WERE SEALED...BUT... THEY WERE SEALED OVER 40 YEARS AGO. They all need RESEALED in my opinion to preserve these wonderful statues. CONDITION DETAILSCONDITION: PREOWNED ESTATE ITEMITEM: ITEM is PRESUMMED EXCELLENT UNLESS FLAWS ARE SPECIFIED ABOVE! BOX/CARD GRADE: NAOTHER: ALTHOUGH WE DETECT NO PETS, NO SMOKE or NO ODORS, This is an Estate Item and we cannot guarantee the item has not been exposed at some point in it's lifetime. ***Any Dolls, Props, Tables or Stands Used for photos are NOT INCLUDED unless otherwise stated!***Please see our Store Page for Terms & Agreement ABOUT GRADINGWe grade CONSERVATIVELY so there are no surprises! Box Condition is based on a "C-SCALE GRADING SYSTEM". The "C-Grading System" is a system used by most dealers, retailers and appraisers to rate the condition of your Dolls and other Collectible items. We are NOT certified AFA graders. If our grade is C8+ or above we are indicating "AFA READY". If we grade the item as C10, it is likely to get an AFA grade of 90. Designations are C-1 through C-10. C-1 is the poorest possible condition. C-10 is factory mint and NRFB (never removed from box).**FYI: AVERAGE STORE-BOUGHT GRADE is C8- to C8+** ***RETURN POLICY***IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to eBays Return Policy Changes, our items will state NO RETURNS. We do not agree with 30 days to "THINK" about a return. However, "WE ABSOLUTELY STAND BEHIND ALL OUR SERVICES & PRODUCTS, ANYWHERE WE SELL THEM AND OFFER RETURNS AND ASSISTANCE DOING SO"IF FOR ANY REASON YOU NEED TO RETURN OUR ITEM, SIMPLY CONTACT US! We are here to help YOU and we will offer STEP by STEP help. ***NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS***YOU (THE BUYER) are RESPONSIBLE for CUSTOM DUTIES, TAXES and VAT in YOUR country. These charges are NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE ITEM OR POSTAGE and NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELLER. REFUSAL TO ACCEPT OR SIGN for your parcel UPON ARRIVAL due to the cost of DUTIES, TAXES OR VAT enforced, will be observed as automatic FORFEITURE OF YOUR ITEM. 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Didier Drogba, Nwankwo Kanu and Stephen Appiah all hope to score goals for their countries during the World Cup, which fields its first match today. But as members of WASH United, they've got a different goal in mind.
WASH United is a coalition of football players, agencies, organizations and governments from across the world united to "promote safe drinking WAter, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) for all people, everywhere," though they focus very heavily on the eight countries in sub-Saharan Africa (South Africa, host of the World Cup, is one of these countries).
WASH United states that nearly "40% of the world population have no access to sanitation," and many are forced to use buckets or bags in public rather than a toilet. More than 4,000 children under the age of five die from preventable diseases caused by dirty water and poor sanitation every day.
Anyone who is following the World Cup knows that it is the world's largest sporting event, with countries from all over the globe participating. WASH United feels that the internationally-loved sport of football can be a catalyst for change, and they've recruited several football stars to become champions of WASH United.
So far, WASH United has campaigned across sub-Saharan Africa to educate people about sanitation and also encourage the demand for sanitation services. They also promote safe drinking water.
But you don't have to be a football star to help WASH United in its goal. Consider joining WASH United by signing up as a member on their site. There are many ways you can then take action as a WASH United member:
The current 18-member list of stars to join WASH United are as follows:
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- Jonathan Pitroipa
- Guy Demel
- Didier Drogba
- Salomon Kalou
- Michael Ballack
- Bastian Schweinsteiger
- Nicole Banecki
- Sylvie Banecki
- Jerome Boateng
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The Dynamo needed a road win to finish first in the Western Conference fo the regular season but were held to a 0-0 tie by first-place Chivas USA. Houston played without defenders Ryan Cochrane and Eddie Robinson due to suspension but also had a man advantage throughout the second half, missing out on first place by a single point in the standings.
Houston Dynamo (15-8-7) vs. Chivas USA (15-7-8)
October 20, 2007 -- The Home Depot Center, Carson, Calif.
Scoring Summary:
Houston Dynamo -- Pat Onstad, Wade Barrett, Patrick Ianni, Brian Mullan, Craig Waibel, Brad Davis, Dwayne De Rosario, Stuart Holden, Richard Mulrooney, Brian Ching, Joseph Ngwenya.
Substitutes Not Used: Zach Wells, Mike Chabala, Paul Dalglish, Erik Ustruck, Chris Wondolowski.
Chivas USA -- Brad Guzan, Orlando Perez, Claudio Suarez, Shavar Thomas, Alex Zotinca, Jonathan Bornstein, Sacha Kljestan, Paulo Nagamura, Lawson Vaughn, Maykel Galindo, Laurent Merlin.
Substitutes Not Used: Preston Burpo, John Cunliffe, Jorge Flores, Rodrigo Lopez, Erasmo Solorzano.
Misconduct Summary:
CHV -- Lawson Vaughn (ejection; Serious Foul Play) 40
HOU -- Wade Barrett (caution; Professional Foul) 46+
HOU -- Patrick Ianni (caution; Reckless foul) 68
HOU -- Richard Mulrooney (caution; Tackle form behind) 82
HOU -- Brian Mullan (caution; Tackle form behind) 90
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
Referee's Assistants: Chris Strickland; David Bragg
4th official: Ramon Hernandez
Attendance: 16,853
Weather: Partly Cloudy-and-90-degrees
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Any thoughts on Bethesda's Doom presentation at E3?
It seems like their combat spaces are more claustrophobic than the original Doom games; I remember the originals allowing more freedom of movement in their levels.
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I have to say that Pearl outlet has great service. I received my order extremely fast, and the pearls are just beautiful!
sorry my pictures aren't that great, I am not that experienced at taking pictures of pearls...
I have to say that Pearl outlet has great service. I received my order extremely fast, and the pearls are just beautiful!
sorry my pictures aren't that great, I am not that experienced at taking pictures of pearls...
That is a very beautiful strand. You did a great job taking pictures. I saw the rose overtone and slight hint of green too. Congratulations on acquiring a great piece!
What a beautiful strand. I see the colors too! Nice clasp by the way.
So when is your wedding?
Hi KelleyK,
Ditto, ditto, ditto!!! You will be a spectacular bride! We will want to see photos in full dress, of course!
so many pearls, so little time
Great strand. They look very lovely and I'm sure will look great on your wedding day.
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did." - Mark Twain
You really are Lucky Kelly! Those are very wedding-worthy pearls. You made a wonderful choice, and just think, you know what your next object of desire is -- lavender Freshadamas -- how fun!
Lucky lucky kelley k! Your strand is absolutely beautiful - gorgeous colours and I am sure it is the right choice. I can see it becoming an heirloom already! Thank you for showing us your choice - it is just perfect. PLEASE post some photos after the wedding, too!
Kelly, those pearls are fabulous! The graduated look is so fashionable at the moment, what a perfect choice you have made.
I was hoping you would pick the graduated strand.Wear it well. I am moving this threasd to the weddings secction so future brides can follow our comments on htis topic more easily.
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My avatar is a Sea of Cortez mabe pearl. One of a pair of Mexican handmade earrings.
Me too. There's nothing more beautiful than a graduated strand. Hands down the best choice.
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They really are beautiful.
What size(s) do they graduate from and to?
How long is the strand?
It looks rather long to me, but that could just be the angle of the photos.
Congratulations on the wedding and the pearls. You surely will be a beautiful bride.
Hi, those look lovely! Any chance of a pic of them worn? Would love to see how the graduated sizing goes, on the neck.
Wow! Stunning!
how about a modelling shot?
i was eyeing on those too but wondering how it would look on me....i've never worn a graduated strand before.


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In this remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film, five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.
Starring Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Jessica Lucas, Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore
Directed by Fede Alvarez
Running Time - 1:31
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FORT WORTH, TX — Budget shortfalls are prompting some city parks and recreation departments to join forces with local nonprofits to keep their swimming pools open this summer.
The City of Fort Worth closed six of its seven municipal swimming pools because of a $45 million budget shortfall. City officials worked out an agreement to pay the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth $7,000 to open pools at four Y locations for limited public use.
Salem, NJ, also reached an agreement with the local YMCA to manage the city's pool this summer. And San Jose, CA, hired a private company, California Sports Center, to run summer swimming programs at two of its city pools.
The down economy is causing some city governments to get creative with funding, says Bill Beckner, research manager for the National Recreation and Park Association. Although it isn't a nationwide trend, he says, such arrangements occur in cities hit particularly hard by the recession.
"Things are happening nationally depending on the economic conditions everyone is facing, and they're not equally as bad everywhere," he says.
Beckner adds that the prolonged recession depleted many cities' rainy day funds. Sometimes the community bands together to keep services going, he says.
"People are recognizing that if they don't step up, then they're going to lose a lot of recreation services, and it's mainly in areas where people can't afford to pay for it," Beckner says.
Beckner has heard of community groups working together to take over athletic programs or to maintain playing fields. These arrangements may or may not work, he says, depending on the individuals involved and the focus of all participants.
"If things can go wrong, sometimes they will, but if you have people of good faith working together, it can be an advantage for everyone," Beckner says.


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Joyce Cook, an instructional aide, reads 'Snowflake Bentley' to fifth-graders stranded Tuesday night at Oak Mountain Intermediate School in Indian Springs, Ala.
Every kid's nightmare came true Tuesday for hundreds of children in Georgia and Alabama, where a winter storm shut down bus service and left them stranded.
At school.
All night long.
"We're just doing what we do. We're keeping the kids happy," Don Garrett, a second-grade teacher at Grantswood Community School in Irondale, Ala., told The Birmingham News.
Teachers and staff brought out snacks and games and planned for a long night, if necessary.
"This is outside their routine, and younger kids are pretty routine-oriented, and we're trying to maintain that," Garrett told the newspaper. "The last thing we would want to do is panic the kids, so we're just doing business as usual."
In some districts, conditions were so bad that not only were buses pulled from the road, but parents were also told not to even try to pick up their kids.
"If you have not picked up your child from school, please do not rush, and stay safe," the Homewood, Ala., school system said in a statement. "Homewood City Schools has faculty and administrators that will be staying at the schools through the evening, if need be, with students and families that were not able to travel home due to the weather."
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Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley told reporters late Tuesday that state officials didn't know how many students were stranded at how many schools, but he promised that however many it was, they would be fed and watched over.
"If you trust your teacher to take care of your child today, they will be taken care of tonight," Bentley said.
About 600 students were in Birmingham schools early Wednesday, city schools Superintendent Craig Witherspoon said.
In Marietta, Ga., a northern suburb of Atlanta, more than 850 students were still in their schools shortly after midnight Wednesday, district Communications Director Thomas Algarin said, though that number had declined steadily over the prior three or four hours.
More than 200 students and 15 to 20 staff members settled in for the night at Marietta High School, a teacher said.
Related: Wild weather: Why it's warmer in Alaska than in Alabama
School board Chairman Randy Weiner told The Marietta Daily Journal: "I can almost guarantee every school is going to have a slumber party because the buses couldn't get out."
The 55,000-student Atlanta public school system initially said it hoped to have all students home by 8 p.m. ET. But at 8:30 p.m., it said it was still having trouble getting buses to some campuses, most of them in the northern part of the district.
Late Tuesday night, the school system issued an emergency "shelter in place" declaration for all students and staff still in city schools. It said security and food were being provided at all campuses.
Garrett, the second-grade teacher in Alabama, said the kids were posing no trouble — it was nervous parents who were causing the headaches.
"We're really kind of doing both sides of it," he said — "taking care of the parents and the kids."
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
How to roast a turkey
Turkey! Cooking a turkey isn't that hard, you guys. It's just like a big chicken!
The most important thing when cooking a turkey is to make sure it's totally thawed out before you try to cook it. The first year I cooked a turkey I was all ready to get it into the oven when I remember it was frozen solid. Ice cubes, man. It was a disaster. I ran it under cold running water for a long, long time until it was thawed enough to cook, but let me tell you, that was a mistake I won't do again.
This is the most basic of turkey recipes. I didn't do crazy things like rub it with herby butter, brine it, or stuff it. Well, I did stuff some herbs and a lemon into it, but not stuffing. My turkey was 10 pounds. Yours might be bigger.
1 turkey, whatever weight yours is
1/2 stick butter (4 T), melted
a handful of herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage)
1 head of garlic
1 lemon, halved
salt and pepper
Preheat your oven to 350. Remove the guts from your turkey, and stick them in the fridge for now. We'll deal with them some other time when we make gravy. Rinse the turkey, then pat dry. Stuff the herbs, garlic, and lemon into the cavity of the bird. Smear some of the butter of the turkey, sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Tie the legs of your turkey together, and if you want, tie the wings down too. Place the turkey breast down and stick in the oven. Baste with melted butter every 30 minutes until the butter is gone, then baste with the pan juices. Flip the turkey after an hour. Cook 10-12 minutes per pound, until a thermometer reads 175-180 when stuck in the thigh. Let sit for 15 minutes or so before carving.
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(a) The board shall allow administration of relative analgesia/minimal sedation if the practitioner:
(1) Is a licensed dentist in the state;
(2) Holds valid and current documentation showing successful completion of a Health Care Provider BLS/CPR course; and
(3) Has completed a training course of instruction in dental school, continuing education or as a postgraduate in the administration of relative analgesia/minimal sedation.
(b) A practitioner who administers relative analgesia/minimal sedation shall have the following facilities, equipment and drugs available during the procedure and during recovery:
(1) An operating room large enough to adequately accommodate the patient on an operating table or in an operating chair and to allow delivery of age appropriate care in an emergency situation;
(2) An operating table or chair which permits the patient to be positioned so that the patient's airway can be maintained, quickly alter the patient's position in an emergency and provide a firm platform for the administration of basic life support;
(3) A lighting system which permits evaluation of the patient's skin and mucosa color and a backup lighting system of sufficient intensity to permit completion of any operation underway in the event of a general power failure;
(4) Suction equipment which permits aspiration of the oral and pharyngeal cavities;
(5) An oxygen delivery system with adequate age appropriate full face masks and appropriate connectors that is capable of delivering high flow oxygen to the patient under positive pressure, together with an adequate backup system;
(6) A nitrous oxide delivery system with a fail-safe mechanism that will ensure appropriate continuous oxygen delivery and a scavenger system; and
(7) A defibrillator device: Provided, That this requirement is only for Class 2, 3 and 4 permitees.
(c) All equipment used shall be appropriate for the height and weight and age of the patient.
(d) Before inducing relative analgesia/minimal sedation by means of nitrous oxide or a single premedication agent, a practitioner shall:
(1) Evaluate the patient;
(2) Give instruction to the patient or, when appropriate due to age or psychological status of the patient, the patient's guardian; and
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Politics, Religion, Science, Culture and Humanities > Politics & Religion
Obama to allies: Drop Dead
East Europe grumbles about downgrade in US ties
By KAREL JANICEK and WILLIAM J. KOLE, Associated Press Writers Karel Janicek And William J. Kole, Associated Press Writers
58 mins ago
PRAGUE – Scuttling a missile defense shield in the Czech Republic and Poland helps smooth relations between the U.S. and Russia. But at what price?
Some of America's staunchest allies are the East Europeans — and on Thursday, they expressed dismay at what many see as a slight after decades of their support for the U.S.
Among them were some famous names, including Lech Walesa, the former Solidarity leader and Polish ex-president. "I can see what kind of policy the Obama administration is pursuing toward this part of Europe," he said ruefully, adding: "The way we are being approached needs to change."
For most of the past decade, cozy relations with Washington were practically a given across the "new Europe." George W. Bush famously courted the region after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and leaned on it for troops to fight alongside U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Barack Obama took office undecided about Bush's plan to base 10 interceptor missiles in Poland and sophisticated radar in the Czech Republic — a system designed to shoot down long-range missiles that might be fired from Iran or elsewhere in the Middle East. Building had not started in either country.
The Czech installation was planned for the Brdy military installation 55 miles (90 kilometers) southwest of Prague. The Polish site was slated for a former military air base near the town of Redzikowo, about 115 miles from Russia's westernmost edge.
Obama has been reaching out to Russia, which had expressed outrage at the notion of missiles being pointed in its direction from a region that was firmly in the Soviet orbit just 20 years ago.
On Thursday, Obama announced he was shifting the plan from Eastern Europe to other locations. He and other administration officials said they have concluded that Iran's medium- and short-range missiles pose a greater threat and require more flexible technology.
Obama's decision got a positive reception in Russia, hailed by President Dmitry Medvedev as a "responsible move."
"Now we can talk about restoration of the strategic partnership between Russia and the United States," said Konstantin Kosachev, head of the foreign affairs committee in Russia's State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament.
Alexei Arbatov, head of the Russian Academy of Science's Center for International Security, said the U.S. reckons "Russia will be inclined together with the United States to take a harder line on sanctions against Iran."
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she viewed the shift as "a hopeful signal for overcoming difficulties with Russia when it comes to a uniform strategy to combat the threat of Iran together."
Officially, Czech leaders said they understood the rationale for abandoning the shield, and they expressed confidence that the country would remain secure.
But some expressed dismay at the reversal.
Former Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek, whose government signed treaties with the Bush administration to build the radar system — and took a lot of heat from Czechs who feared it would make their country a terrorist target — went on Czech radio to vent his frustrations.
"The Americans are not interested in this territory as they were before," he said. "It's bad news for the Czech Republic."
Obama's decision also drew flak in Washington. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell called it "shortsighted and harmful to our long-term security interests."
"We must not turn our backs on two loyal allies in the war on terror," he said.
Obama, however, said the United States will continue to work cooperatively with what he called "our close friends and allies." And Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed hope that his country could have a role in the redesigned U.S. system.
"There is a chance for strengthening Europe's security with special attention given to Poland," Tusk told reporters, adding: "I would not describe what is going on today as a defeat for Poland."
Opponents of the shield, such as Jan Tamas — an activist who had organized numerous protests — hailed Obama's decision.
"It is a big victory for the Czech Republic. We are happy that we will be able to continue to live in our beautiful country without the presence of foreign soldiers," he said.
And Mariusz Chmiel, a top official in the northern Poland region where the missiles would have been based, proclaimed himself "the happiest man in Poland" now that the plan has been shelved.
Even so, scrapping missile defense comes as a huge setback to many Polish and Czech leaders, who viewed it as a way to strengthen military ties with the U.S. in a form of defense against a resurgent Russia.
Fears of Moscow run especially deep in Poland, highlighted by a key anniversary Thursday. Exactly 70 years ago — on Sept. 17, 1939 — Poland was invaded by the Soviet Union at the start of World War II.
Aleksander Szczyglo, head of Poland's National Security Office, characterized the change as a "defeat primarily of American long-distance thinking about the situation in this part of Europe."
"It's quite unfair," said Petr Boubin, 36, who owns a cafe in the Czech capital. "I think Obama is making too many concessions to Russia."
Kole reported from Vienna. AP Writers Monika Scislowska and Vanessa Gera in Warsaw and Jim Heintz in Moscow contributed to this story.
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ACW Grey Tel Aviv celebrates the 19th annual Golden Fish Print Award show with this campaign.
The idea is: Creatives only use 10% of their talent. It's time to bring out the rest.
The illustrations are great but I'm afraid something is lost in translation for me, as I don't get the correlation between when I'm seeing and the line.
Ad #1
Advertising agency: ACW Grey Tel - Aviv
Executive Creative Director: Tal Riven
Creative director: Ziv Meiri
Client manager: Dani Brande
Art: Itzik Cohen
Copy: Idan Levy
Supervisor: Sarit Sternhell
Production Manager: Meital Tzoref
Producer: Racheli Zatlawi
Studio: Shlomi Barda
Illustrator: Miriam Moshinsky
Ad#2 same as above except Illustrator was: Gal Shkedi
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NPS members in the US who pre-ordered the D800, received an email notification today that their cameras are being shipped. The process will be the same as with the D4 - all NPS reservations will be filled first and then the remaining cameras will be shipped to "regular" pre-orders. As far as I know Amazon doesn't ship NPS priority purchases, so everything they will get on Friday will be sent to existing pre-orders.
I was told that if you haven't ordered a D800 by now, you will have to wait until August for delivery.
Just a reminder that Nikon will suspend all shipments from March 24- April 1st for their yearly inventory count (March 31 is the end of the fiscal year for Nikon).


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Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Denny Peyman, sheriff of Jackson County, Ky., vows not to enforce gun-control measures he believes are unconstitutional.
Denny Peyman didn't watch President Barack Obama's gun-control announcement Wednesday. But the Jackson County, Ky., sheriff said he already knows how the proposals will affect the way he does his job: not one whit.
Peyman is one of several sheriffs across the country who are vowing not to enforce new firearms restrictions that could be imposed by Congress or by executive order.
"Kentucky is a sovereign state," Peyman told NBC News. "The federal government is coming in and saying, 'This is what you're going to do.' We're not going to do it."
The White House's wish list includes an assault-weapons ban. Peyman said if it comes to pass, he won't be part of any crackdown.
"Let's say I know there's a thousand assault weapons in my county ... I'm not going to be a witch hunter and go door to door checking," he said.
"I just happen to see someone with one?" he added. "He's hunting? He's on his own property? I'm not going to do a thing to him."
Police chiefs from around the country, who are appointed not elected, were on hand in Washington to support the president's announcement. But a number of sheriffs, many of whom must run for office, were vocal in their opposition.
In Minnesota, Pine County Sheriff Robin Cole told constituents in a letter that he would "refuse" to carry out any federal law that infringed on his interpretation of the Second Amendment. Two Oregon sheriffs, Tim Meuller of Linn County and Jim Hensley of Crook County, said the same in letters to Vice President Joe Biden.
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Dudley Brown of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners says sheriffs have been calling him to say they won't be part of any federal gun crackdown.
Dudley Brown, founder of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, which considers the National Rifle Association too weak on gun rights, said he has gotten calls from other sheriffs around the country who say they won't cooperate with the feds.
"We'll see how many of them have the courage to do it," he said.
Brown said he particularly wants to take aim at Obama's move to require background checks before all private sales of guns.
"This is an attempt to catalog every gun owner in America. It's registration," he said. "We don't believe he can do this. We know there are U.S. senators who don't believe this is legal."
Obama's slate won praise, however, from an array of gun-control advocates and anti-violence organizations.
"We applaud it," said Tom Yates, who co-founded Lower Merion United, a group that formed after the Sandy Hook school massacre that sparked Obama's response.
Yates said it was apparent that passing the legislative component of the package would be a challenge, but he lauded a "comprehensive approach" that includes stepped-up law enforcement of existing laws, better education and mental health resources.
"If you look at how much has been done over the past generation, this is the most anyone could expect to happen," he said. "It's sad it took the tragedy of Sandy Hook for it to happen."
Dr. Gary Slutkin of Cure Violence, a nonprofit in Chicago, where more than 500 people were murdered last year, said he was gratified by the White House's order expanding research into violence and its plan to consult the health-care community for solutions.
"We've got three independent evaluations that show you can drop shootings and killings through the public health approach," Slutkin said.
The research-focused parts of the plan won't generate the same fiery debate as those that affect who can buy guns and ammunition and what kind.
There was plenty of heated rhetoric on Twitter, which was flooded with opposing views, many using the hashtag #nowisthetime, a reference to Obama's catchphrase.
Courtesy Henry Washington
Pastor Henry Washington of Richmond, Calif., worries that Obama's gun-control proposals won't stop the killing in his community.
"How is more red tape imposed on lawful citizenry going to save lives? And using child grief to vilify U.S. Reps is despicable," one critic tweeted.
"Great job, Pres. Obama," a supporter posted. "There are way more for you than against you. Let's get it done."
In Richmond, Calif., Pastor Henry Washington said he supported any move to keep guns out of the hands of the young people he counsels, but he worried it wouldn't happen fast enough or at all or attack the root of the problem.
"By the time it touches the gun dealers, how many more lives will be cast out?" he said.
"In Marin County just yesterday they were out of money in three hours on a gun buyback program," he said.
"Maybe there will be a few less choppers -- that's what we call assault rifles -- that they can get on the streets. But what do we do with the ones already in hand?"
An Oregon sheriff is vowing not to enforce new federal gun restrictions and accusing the White House and lawmakers of "attempting to exploit the death of innocent victims." KGW's Abby Gibb reports.
Related stories
- Obama unveils sweeping new gun control proposals
- Just the facts: Gun violence in America
- Why gun groups say 'no way' to assault weapons ban


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I have a couple posts lined up to be published this week, but I may not be commenting on your blog this week as much as I would like, but there are more important things.
Mr. H's grandmother passed away on Sunday, rather unexpectedly, and we'll be heading out of town mid week for the funeral. I was supposed to meet up with a blogging buddy this weekend who is travelling clear across the states but I may not be able to, depending on when the funeral is scheduled. As of right now, not much is known about scheduling.
I have a post scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday) for Rach's March Challenge and another savory dish later in the week. Enjoy!
I'll be back Sunday night for sure to catch up on all I missed.


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Sergio Pescara
He approached music at the young age of 8, absorbing the passion of his father Benny Pescara for percussion instruments and trumpet. At 13 he embarks on the systematic study of the drums, jazz style, at the 'Capolinea' of Milano (Italy), with the well known teacher Enrico Lucchini, a musician widely respected for the profusion in favor of the study methods and the curriculum of the instrument. During the progression of his musical growth at the G.Verdi Conservatory in Milan, Sergio's passion for 1970's jazz rock, brings him to the decision of terminating his classical studies of percussions and to concentrate solely on the drums.
Inspired by artists like Billy Cobham, John Bonham, Ian Paice and Buddy Rich and bands like Weather Report, Led Zeppelin, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jeff Beck, Area and many more, he reaches 18 with his first professional experiences that see him cooperate on tours, videos and studio work (in Italy and abroad) alongside artists with the likes of Alberto Camerini (1979 /80 /82 /83), Goran Kuzminac (1980), orchestra TV Tele R City (1981 /83), Amanda Lear (1982 south + central America and East Europe tour), Ricky Gianco & G. Manfredi (1984 theatrical tour), Gruppo Italiano (1984), Fabio Treves (1985), Righeira (1986), Roberto Vecchioni (1987 /88 /89), Eugenio Finardi (1989 / 90 /91).
These widely differentiated professional experiences gathered without distinction thanks to a vivid musical passion, allowing him to enrich a baggage of technical knowledge of great respect.
The period that falls between 1993 and 1996 is probably the most intense and for certain aspects the most crucial for the evolvement of Sergio's drumming, most of all under the factor of creative research on the instrument.
Sergio stimulates and forges his artistic growth by taking a break from the commercial scene, typical of the Italian market, for a study period that allowed him to obtain a personal style, more towards his natural talent and closer to Rock, that definitively captured him in the later years.
In the midst of the 90's, coherent to the choices made, he plans and creates, cooperating with musicians Maurizio Gianni and Pino Scagliarini, a musical product that gathers his professional transformation and his playing.
The result of his work is collected in the album 'Antinomia' (Sine Causa – 1999). With the revision of the first album and the development of new ideas, Sergio established himself in the musical world as a focal point artist in Rock (voted as best Rock Drummer 2004 on drumsportal).
A sign of power and strength of his style is the insertion of the double bass drum with patterns that mostly differentiates him and results in a style characterized by ''...dynamic balance of energy, power and technical style.''
The personal research has nonetheless, NOT stopped his artistic curiosity of always, curiosity that brought him to cooperate, among others, with X Factor tour 2009 Kiko Loureiro, Gianluca Grignani, P.F.M, Noize Machine, Exilia, Orchestra TV 'Matricole e Meteore', La Drummeria, Ricky Portera and Dolce Nera.
In the development of Sergio's career, he certainly didn't leave aside the 'didactical' aspect that has qualified him with a focal cooperation with the CPM music school (Centro Professione Musica) of Milan (Italy), from 1985 to 2002.
Currently, he teaches at the S.I.B (Cusano Milanino, Italy) and at the Centro Vercelli Musica E.Lucchini, and Percussion Village (milano). In July 2009 Videoradio/RaiTrade published his first project ''GROOVYDO'' in collaboration with Gianni Cicogna (bass).
Sergio has recently setup a new partnership with X-Press Trio: Gianni Serino (bass) and Adriano Mondini (oboe).
Check out Sergio Pescara´s Facebook page here.


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Wee Read at the Main Library [1]
Mon, 10/14/2019 - 6:30pm to 7:00pm
Wee Read, a program offered through the Children's Department, is designed to introduce children to books, fingerplays and music incorporating the six early learning skills. Patrons, ages birth through two years, and their parents or caregivers are invited to Wee Read, Monday evenings at the main library at 6:30 p.m., and Wednesday mornings at the main library 10:30 a.m. No registration is required. Come as often as you like. For more information, call the Children's Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
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Damn you AT&T, the rest of the world got picture messaging on their iPhones months ago but we were left in the cold. Now comes word we might actually catch up. According to our friends over at Gizmodo, AT&T is due to launch MMS September 25.
MMS makes it easier for users to send pictures and video instantly to friends through the iPhone's text messaging app. The feature was supposed to launch in July with the iPhone 3GS. But unlike the rest of the world, AT&T pulled the plug and told everyone to check back in "late summer." Apparently they were nervous the entire network may come crashing down from intense demand.
I'm not sure September 25th qualifies as "late summer," but after a series of upgrades they feel ready to deliver customers a "positive experience."
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Now if only they could make sure our phone doesn't drop calls.


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Nova Scotia celebrates the 225th anniversary of the arrival of Loyalists this summer. The majority came from other cities and areas to the city of New York, and then left in the spring and summer of 1783 to settle in such places as Shelburne, Digby, and Guysborough. They were given the choice of going or staying in the U.S., but many found it difficult because they supported the British Crown during the American Revolution.
I just received the newsletter from the Shelburne County Archives & Genealogical Society Newsletter <http://nsgna.ednet.ns.ca/shelburne>
The newsletter reports that people at the Society has written two books which will be of interest to Loyalists. They are "Founders of Shelburne Nova Scotia Who Came, 1783-1793", and "Remarks and Rough Memorandums: Captains William Both Royal Corps of Engineers, Shelburne, Nova Scotia 1785, 1787, 1789".
In this newsletter, from page 4 to page 5, is the preface to the first book mentioned in the above paragraph, and it is very interesting. Did you know that at the beginnings of the town, it was the fourth largest city in North America!
On page 6 to page 7 are excerpts from the Shelburne Budget from 10 January, 1901 to 15 September, 1901.
Not only is it my hometown, but I am Loyalist on both sides of my family (Barclay & Blades), as is true of a lot of people from Shelburne and area.
Although I was unable to go to Shelburne myself to help with the celebrations, I encourage you to go to their website and see what is available. They have oodles of resource materials, and the centre of the town is a heritage section where you can see the town as it looked in 1783.


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Celebrated historian John Hope Franklin to present public lecture on current foreign and domestic policies
Presentation is one of several public speaking events for Franklin as the Dan and Maggie Inouye Distinguished Chair in Democratic Ideals at UH MānoaUniversity of Hawaiʻi
Office of the President
Kristen Bonilla, (808) 956-5039
External Affairs & University Relations
HONOLULU — John Hope Franklin, the country's foremost African-American historian and the inaugural Dan and Maggie Inouye Distinguished Chair in Democratic Ideals at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, will present a lecture entitled, "Where Do We Go From Here: Some Reflections on Foreign and Domestic Policies," at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, in Hemenway Theater on the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa campus.
The lecture is free and open to the public. It is one of several presentations to be given by Franklin while he is in residence as the chairholder from March 15-25, 2007. He will also speak at the William S. Richardson School of Law on Monday, March 19, at 4:30 p.m. "A Conversation with Dr. John Hope Franklin," which will be moderated by James O. Horton, UH Mānoa visiting professor of American Studies, will be held in Classroom 2 of the law school.
Established to honor U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye and his late wife, Maggie, for a lifetime of public service, the Dan and Maggie Inouye Distinguished Chair in Democratic Ideals is a position jointly housed in the School of Law and the Department of American Studies in the College of Arts and Humanities at UH Mānoa.
Franklin is the James B. Duke Professor Emeritus of History at Duke University and perhaps best known for his book "From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African-Americans," of which more than three million copies have been sold.
A graduate of Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn., Franklin received his master's and doctoral degrees in history from Harvard University, and has taught at several institutions. He chaired the Department of History at both Brooklyn College and the University of Chicago, and taught at Howard University.
Franklin is the recipient of more than 100 honorary degrees and was one of two historians recently awarded the John W. Kluge Prize for lifetime achievement in the study of humanity from the Library of Congress. The Kluge Prize, which totals $1 million, rewards lifetime achievement in the wide range of disciplines not covered by the Nobel prizes, including history, philosophy, politics, anthropology, sociology, religion, criticism in the arts and humanities, and linguistics. Franklin is also the recipient of numerous other honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
For more information regarding Franklin's public presentations or his visit to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, contact James Nishimoto in the Office of the President at (808) 956-8436 or email@example.com, or Kristen Bonilla in External Affairs and University Relations at (808) 956-5039 or email@example.com.
Established in 2005 with what has become today an unprecedented investment at the university of nearly $3 million by more than 1,000 donors, the Dan and Maggie Inouye Distinguished Chair in Democratic Ideals at UH Mānoa recognizes Senator Inouye's service to Hawaiʻi and the nation, as well as Maggie Inouye's work in education and for the people of Hawaiʻi. She served with her husband in many capacities throughout his career, including as co-chair of the "Ready to Learn" program in Hawaiʻi. The chair is envisioned as a visiting academic position held by a distinguished public figure. The chairholder will offer lectures and seminars for the campus and the community that emphasize democratic processes and the importance of public life.
Established in 1907 and fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the University of Hawaiʻi is the state's sole public system of higher education. The UH System provides an array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees and community programs on 10 campuses and through educational, training, and research centers across the state. UH enrolls more than 50,000 students from Hawaiʻi, the U.S. mainland, and around the world. For more information, visit www.hawaii.edu.


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Now I know in some parts of Scotland Stovies are made with only potatoes, onions and then the dripping or gravy from the roast beef, but we always grew up with it as a way to use up leftover roast beef. It was Mr. Vanilla's first time trying it and all I can say is our plates were licked clean! A simple, classic Scottish dish using leftovers that was a quick and easy midweek meal but left us planning when we were next going to have another roast beef dinner!
Serves 2 generously for dinner with leftovers for lunch, or 4 small portions
Traditionally you would use 2oz of dripping from the roast beef instead of butter and oil but if you don't have any (as I didn't) you can use butter and oil instead which tastes great.
1oz/ 30g butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 ½ lbs potatoes, peeled & sliced (approx. 4 potatoes)
3-4 tbsp beef gravy
Left over roast beef (as much as you have, or want to use!), cut into bite sized pieces
Salt & pepper
In a medium to large sized pan heat the butter and oil (or drippings if you have it) then add the sliced onion. Cook for 5 minutes or until it has started to soften but not coloured. Add the sliced potatoes and mix gently with the onions and butter so they are all coated, then add the roast beef and the gravy. Season with a good pinch of salt and pepper, then cover with a lid and cook for 30-40 minutes over a very low heat, stirring from time to time. Once the potatoes are cooked through and have broken up a bit and all the gravy has been absorbed into everything, serve at once with some good Scottish oatcakes and a cold glass of milk!


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Sometimes in politics, style matters as much as substance. Texas Gov. Rick Perry has shot to the top of the Republican presidential field as much on his charisma as on his record.
So, too, a feistier, more aggressive President Obama has emerged since Labor Day, as he makes the case for new spending to promote job creation and tax increases to pay for it. Gone are the compromises he was willing to make in July over cuts to Social Security. And when he unveils his deficit reduction plan on Monday, he is expected to propose tax hikes on millionaires – a populist gambit that will at least satisfy his Democratic base.
But will campaigning enthusiastically for a plan that faces dim prospects in a Republican-controlled Congress be enough to save his presidency?
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"He has to get what he can, campaign in a very focused and determined way, and hope that the economy shifts a little bit in his favor," says William Galston, a former domestic policy adviser to President Clinton.
Obama was noticeably energetic in his Sept. 8 address on jobs before a joint session of Congress. His bigger-than-expected $447 billion package includes spending on infrastructure, an extension of the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits, aid to states to prevent teacher layoffs, and tax credits for employers who hire veterans and the long-term unemployed.
Congressional GOP leaders at first reacted cautiously to the proposals, a possible sign of willingness to find common ground. Many of the ideas, after all, had enjoyed Republican support in the past. But on Sept. 12, when Obama released his legislation and his proposal for how to pay for it – tax hikes on the wealthy, private jet owners, and oil and gas companies – GOP leaders closed ranks. They cast doubt on the plan's job-creating potential and its ability to pass Congress, in whole or in part. They also objected to Obama's repeated demands to "pass this bill."
Some Democrats don't like Obama's plan
Some congressional Democrats have also registered objections to Obama's plan. Some members would rather see it broken up into smaller pieces, so they can support the parts they like and reject others. More conservative Democrats – in particular some who are up for reelection – are unhappy with the tax hikes, while some liberals object to the tax cuts.
But to many Democrats, who have grown increasingly disillusioned with their standard-bearer, Obama's stylistic revival offers hope of a fighting chance in 2012.
"I do think he's making the best of a bad situation," says Democratic pollster Mark Mellman. "He's doing the three things I thought he needed to do: He's got a sense of passion back. He's focused on the jobs issue in a way he wasn't six weeks, two months ago. And he has a plan."
Mr. Mellman doesn't see Obama's job approval jumping 10 points, up from the low to mid 40s, as a result. But these measures will "stand him in good stead," he says.
A Gallup poll released Sept. 14 seems to bear that out, with more Americans supporting a jobs plan similar to Obama's than opposing it. Forty-five percent want their member of Congress to vote for the plan, versus 32 percent who don't, according to Gallup. Twenty-three percent had no opinion, which buttressed Obama's decision to go on a selling tour – first to House Republican leader Eric Cantor's district in Richmond, Va., then to Columbus, Ohio – House Speaker John Boehner's home turf – then to Raleigh, N.C. On Thursday, he goes back to Ohio.
All three states are 2012 battlegrounds, though the White House insists Obama isn't on a campaign tour. Republicans laugh at the denials. Either way, frustrated Democrats are cheering him on.
"Most important, the president needs to make people believe, really believe, that he won't quit, that he'll fight not for his job but for their jobs – until the bitter end," former Clinton White House spokeswoman Dee Dee Myers writes in Politico.
The question is, how much of Obama's package – if anything – can pass. It's an opening bid, not an ultimatum. Obama himself said he would sign the parts that pass, then keep fighting to pass the rest. Ms. Myers predicts "he'll get enough," as long as he shows unrelenting resolve. But on Capitol Hill there's plenty of skepticism.
Conservatives say that the president is in campaign mode and that his jobs plan is simply a campaign document.
And while Obama is giving Republicans the benefit of the doubt that they're willing to work with him, other Democrats disagree.
"I firmly believe that Republicans in Congress, driven by a concerted group, have decided that it is not in their party's political interest to have the president succeed at creating any jobs," says Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) of Maryland, chairman of the Democratic Governors' Association, speaking at a Monitor breakfast Sept. 15. "And I believe therefore they will do their very best to deny him any victories that could lead to job creation or a speedier recovery."
Truman's 'do-nothing Congress'
An aggressive push for his jobs package could be a win-win for Obama. If he is able to pass at least part, he demonstrates effectiveness. If nothing passes, and the economy continues to struggle, then he can bash a "do-nothing Congress," à la President Truman in 1948.
But the White House is hoping that Speaker Boehner will see benefit to himself and congressional Republicans in passing at least part of the bill, at a time when congressional job approval ratings are at record lows, currently in the mid-teens. The proposed extension of the payroll tax cut, costing $240 billion, may have the best shot at passage. If the current reduction is allowed to expire, that would mean an effective tax increase next year, which would be particularly awkward for anti-tax Republicans.
Another minefield awaiting Obama and the Republicans is deficit reduction.
If the efforts of Congress's bipartisan "super committee" devolve into a rancorous deadlock, as with the debt ceiling standoff, all concerned – including Obama – could suffer additional political damage. But in the end, gridlock hurts the president more than Congress. No matter how unpopular Congress gets, as an institution, voters still tend to send their individual member back to Washington. Not so with the president.
New York House race a wakeup call?
The upset victory by the Republican in the Sept. 13 special congressional election to fill the seat of former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D) of New York may be a canary in a coal mine. Many Democrats see that loss as a direct rebuke of Obama, and hope the president will see it as a wakeup call to play hardball with the GOP.
In the end, no amount of political machinations are likely to save Obama if the economy is showing no serious glimmers of improvement by at least June of next year and the Republicans nominate a candidate whom general election voters believe is a reasonable alternative.
"Obama is looking very vulnerable at this point, as many presidents who lose momentum do a year or more before the election," says Cal Jillson, a political scientist at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. But once the Republicans choose their nominee, he adds, "I think Democrats come home and Obama buoys up a little bit."
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ATHENS, GA (WSB/CNN) - Police officers are searching for a carjacker who they say stole a car with an 11-month-old girl inside and left it and the child in the parking lot of a Home Depot.
Body camera footage shows the emotional moments when a police officer discovered the baby girl and got her out of the car. He unbuckles the child, picks her up and comforts her as she cries.
"Hey, little one, hey … How are you? Are you OK?" says the officer to the child.
When other officers arrive, they put the hood up on the baby's clothing in order to keep her warm.
Though it only took police an hour to recover the 11-month-old after the car she was in was stolen right out of her mother's driveway, that can feel like an eternity when no one knows if the child is safe.
"I'd be a nightmare, crying and so shaken up by it," said resident Emma Grippen. "The fact that she lost her child like that has to be so horrible. You don't know who you can trust these days."
Police say the baby was in the back of the car in her car seat Sunday night when her mother ran back inside the house for a moment. When the woman came back outside, the car – and her daughter – were gone.
After an all-out search, an officer spotted the car in the Home Depot parking lot, just a few miles away from the home. Police suspect the carjacker didn't know the little girl was in the back while stealing the car.
Officers say they are happy they were able to reunite the mother and child.
"It was a very tender moment between the mother and child, obviously, and we were just happy that, in this case, things turned out really well," said Geoffrey Gilland with the Athens-Clarke County Police.
The investigation is now focused on obtaining surveillance video from businesses in the area. Police are not sure if there is more than one thief.
Copyright 2019 WSB, Cox, Athens-Clarke County Police via CNN. All rights reserved.


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Well it's shaping up to be another Philadelphia Summer sports fans! And we all know what that means… RUN FOR COVER! The Phillies have a lot of baseball left in the season to make up for lost time and lost base runners, the Eagles are looking more and more like the grid-iron roustabouts of yester-year, and rumor has it, the Philadelphia Major League Soccer Team is doing miserably! But don't take my word for it. Don't be so glum chum, let's not throw out the baby with the bath water! We've got plenty to be proud of – the 76ers had a Dream of a Season… but that alarm clock always gets ya!
Let's head to the tapes and check out the highlights from Jim Grammond's Reasonable Discourse with Jerks (and I use that term loosely).
Here is each mention of professional sports from the entire show, along with who said it:
Jim Grammond – Terrell Owens*, Arena Football, Baseball, Hunter Pence
Mike Rainey – Ref, Ball, Houston Ramblers, Starting Line-Up Figurines
Steve Miller-Miller – Interception, Terrell Owens*, Tim Cheatwood, Offensive Lineman, Matt Bahr**, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns, Webster Slaughter, Donovan McNabb*
Tim Butterly – Soccer, Mets*, Cowboys*, Mets*, AFL
Pat Barker – Kobayashi***, Jim Thome, Baseball Jerseys, Mets, Hockey Stick, World Wrestling Federation, Ultimate Warrior, "Wild Thing" Rick Vaughn****, "Fastball Pitcher" Bob Guiterrez*****
What a performance! If you ask me, this line up is batting 1.000! See you at the bookie's!
** Philadelphia's Own!
*** Considered a sport, not by me, but I don't make the rules. Counts!
**** Almost didn't make it, but still counts!
*****Definitely counts!!
Gerry Bock is a freelance sports writer and former Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief for the Port Richmond Gazetteer, which he published independently for 37 years before gladly fell prey to the siren call of retirement last May.
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Again my sincere graditude to you mr. HErtzong. And sorry to all of the competitive eating fans out there as to whom i meant absolutely no disrespect.
I love my wife.


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We have created an animated video to introduce Smoothboard Air.
Our vision is for educators and students around the world to benefit from the real-time collaboration platform which Smoothboard Air provides.
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Here is the transcript for the video:
The rise of mobile technologies like smartphones, netbooks and tablets are increasingly challenging not just conventional teaching methods but the attention span of both students and teachers.
More students are bringing their own mobile devices to class. And the numbers are just going to keep growing.
But mobile technology should not be another hurdle to keep students engaged in class. It should be an effective tool in encouraging participation and active learning among students
How do you do that?
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You can organize mini contests and quizzes. And students can participate instantly from their own mobile devices.
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Los Angeles police say the driver of a 25-foot recreational vehicle plowed into 30 parked cars, a power pole and an apartment building in the San Fernando Valley but there were no serious injuries.
City News Service says the man was examined at a hospital after complaining of pain.
Police Sgt. Cameron Dunnet says the driver, who's about 50, lost control of the RV shortly before 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in Sherman Oaks.
In addition to hitting parked cars and the power pole, Dunnet says the driver hit a chain link fence, a wall and several electrical boxes, knocking out power to some apartments.


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Song Title:1 Deep Creeping
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Ileia has been the best choice for the last 2-3 years yet she consistently doesn't win. I have a feeling this is because people are idiots and think it's a big circle jerk and all that "inner circle" bull shit that doesn't even really exist.kireblue wrote:x3 There can be no one else.BasharOfTheAges wrote:CodeZTM wrote:Ileia for sure.
All that matters is this: Ileia is a consistently great editor who edits a variety of different categories each year instead of producing the exact same video over and over with the same effects and theme.
Ileia for Editor of the Year 2011.