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June 30, 2011
Mustard and Herb Marinated Chicken
Look at my sweet hubby. The only time he gets involved with food! I guess he feels that it's a part of his man duties. Unless we're making cookies. He likes to help with that.
As you can see on the plate, there's a potato wedge. Don't worry, I got a lot more once I saw how fast they were going.
This chicken is super moist, juicy, and tender. And very tasty. I wanted to get more pictures, but with the all the excitement I barely remembered to snap a picture of my plate. Until someone mentioned, "Hey, aren't you going to take a picture of that?"
That's right familia. I am!
And of you too. :)
The original recipe is used to make kebobs. I don't have skewers yet so I used whole chicken breasts. I poured all the ingredients into two resealable plastic bags and turned the bags around several times, making sure to coat all the chicken with the marinade. I placed the bags into a bowl and marinated them overnight in the fridge.
Source: adapted from This Is So Good...
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup basil, chopped fine
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds chicken breasts
In two large gallon size resealable bags, pour in the first nine ingredients (mustard through pepper). Add the chicken breasts, and make sure to coat all of the pieces. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
I've bombarded you with things to serve up at your next grill party. And speaking of... has anything caught your eye for the 4th?
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What a nice post with great pictures. The chicken just looks to yummy. Thanks for sharing it. We have a wonderful chilled cantaloupe soup for summer today. Come on over and check out the post. Leave a comment and the Fairy Hobmother may pay you a visit and grant you a wish!ReplyDelete
Now we are talking! This was made for ME!ReplyDelete
honey mustard chicken never gets old, i made some a few weeks ago with honey mustard pretzel crumbs, recipe here/ReplyDelete
Hi Christina,ReplyDelete
What a great marinade, I intend to use this very soon. It is a great recipe! Thank you for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon. Have a great week end!
Miz Helen
- AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 12:18 AM
Thanks for linking up your recipe at Cast Party Wednesday. I hope you come back tomorrow and share some more of your awesome recipes!ReplyDelete
I hope to see you there!

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'It was like the end of the world'
Staff reports
Mary Ellen Loncto, 71, of Ridgefield, was about three-quarters of a mile from the finish of the Boston Marathon on Monday when race officials halted the race. There had been two explosions at the finish line.
"They just stopped the race," Denis Loncto, her husband said. He was in a car, heading toward the finish line to meet his wife.
Suddenly, he said, the roads were filled with emergency vehicles rushing toward the scene.
"There were ambulances, and police cars, and policemen on motorcycles and emergency vehicles, all heading to the finish line," Loncto said.
"It was surreal," he said. "It was like the end of the world."
Loncto, his son and daughter -- both live in Boston -- tried to reach Mary Ellen, by cellphone and text.
Nothing got through.
"It was like every cellphone in the city was going off at the same time," he said.
After about an hour, they were able to text Mary Ellen, make sure she was safe and meet her.
Mary Ellen Loncto was running in her ninth marathon, her husband said, and her third Boston Marathon.
"If she'd been able to finish in the time she was running, it would have been her best time ever," he said.
The Newtown pediatrician who was a member of NewtownStrong, the team of runners from Newtown entered in the Boston Marathon, was not injured in the explosions at Monday afternoon.
The office of Dr. Laura Nowacki confirmed she was safe, as residents throughout the Danbury area, as everywhere, were calling to check on runners.
Nowacki was reportedly dedicating Mile 12 to Grace McDonnell, a 7-year-old first grader who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings on Dec. 14.
Mile 26 was dedicated to Newtown by the marathon organizers.
Lisa Abrams, whose husband, Thomas, 58, a six- or seven-time Boston Marathon runner, was one of the nine NewtownStrong members, was on a business phone call when she received a text from her sister about the explosions.
"Oh, my God! I was shocked," Abrams said of her first reaction before her husband managed to find someone with a telephone to let her knew he was safe, as well as their nephew Jason Bloom and his girlfriend Deborah Kim from San Francisco, Calif.
"Newtown cannot handle anymore of this," Lisa Abrams said, "We don't need anymore stress, no more heartache."
In her brief phone conversation with her husband, Lisa Abrams said he had "no idea" what happened and late in the afternoon was waiting on a bus to hear about the rest of the Newtown running team.
Lisa Abrams said her husband was more of less stranded in Boston.
He had left his wallet and cellphone in a secure place at the start of the race. He was being taken back to that point, she said, when the bus got diverted to Boston College and the people on it taken to St. Ignatius Church there.
"They've closed the city down," she said.
Karen Alexander, of Sandy Hook, was scheduled to run in Monday's marathon, but she stayed home because "her lungs would not allow her" to run.
By late afternoon, her phone was ringing off the hook. Two explosions near the finish line of the marathon injured dozens of runners and killed two.people, one an 8-year-old boy.
Alexander said she has heard from the Newtown runners and families who attended and has heard that all the runners completed the race before the explosions, and all are safe.
She declined to provide their names, citing their privacy.
Stamford resident Gavasker Manayath has run 28 marathons but Monday was his first race in Boston. He crossed the finish line in 3 hours, 11 minutes and 56 seconds -- a personal best -- and was in his car headed back to Stamford when he heard about the bombings.
"This was my best marathon because the people were cheering," said Manayath, who works in insurance. "Maybe that was the reason I got my best time. After I finished I was going to get my stuff and everyone was standing on both sides and they were so friendly, saying congratulations. Out of all my marathons it was one of my favorites and it was very sad that it ended like this."
Monday's bombing would not discourage him from running the Boston course again, Manayath said.
"In this case it happened at the Boston marathon -- it can happen anywhere," he said. "If you are scared you won't be able to do anything."
Monday's race was a milestone for Stamford resident Jeff Watson -- it marked his 10th trip around the Boston racecourse. He crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 50 minutes and 42 seconds and was back at his hotel four or five blocks away from Copley Square when the bombs went off.
"It was a great day, beautiful weather," said Watson, a Darien High School graduate who works in marketing. "There was nothing suspicious, nothing odd, nothing out of the ordinary. I didn't see (the explosions), but I'm watching the TV and it's exactly where I was two hours ago."
The Boston marathon has become an annual pilgrimage for Watson over the past decade.
"It's just a race but it's more than that," he said. "It brings people from around the world together. To have something like this happen just is such a stark opposite of what the event meant to me beforehand."
Security was tight at the marathon's starting line this morning, Watson said. It's unclear what effect the bombing will have on next spring's race.
"Tragedy will make next year's event seem even more important," Watson said. "Or, if security concerns become too big of an issue, will they be able to have events like this? Will people come out and cheer the way they did before today?"
Beverly Haynie of Stamford said Monday evening that she received a text message from her son, 25-year-old Ryan Matherne, shortly after the explosion, letting her know he was OK.
Matherne is one of 14 Stamford runners who participated in the Boston Marathon, and one of three who had not yet finished at the time of the explosion.
Throughout the first half of the race, Matherne, who runs marathons regularly, averaged about a 10-minute mile; he reached the halfway point of the marathon at 1:05 p.m., about two hours before the first explosion.
"I'm not sure exactly where he was when the explosion happened," Haynie said Monday. "I got a quick text from him and I assume he was within a 5-mile radius. He didn't know what had happened. All he knew is that they were making all the runners go back."
Haynie was checking in on her son's progress through the online runners tracker at the time of the explosion.
"That's when I got nervous, because I was watching him," said Haynie, who noted that Matherne is a regular marathon runner. "But he's OK. He's safe, and that's the only reason I'm breathing right now."
North Stamford resident Jeff Englander, 50, had just passed the 24-mile mark when the course was closed due to the explosion, according to a post he wrote on his Facebook page a couple hours after incident.
"My family and I are safe and fine," Englander wrote. The runner, who works at GE Capital as a senior research analyst, extending his thoughts and prayers to "the injured and their families" through the online networking website.
When James Keller, a New Fairfield resident and member of the Danbury Area Track Club, said he heard of the explosions and he jumped in the car to quickly head north and get his daughter, who was running. She was uninjured.
Richard Neptune, 63, of Bethel, finished the Boston Marathon just 10 minutes before the explosions, according to his wife, Debra.
Neptune called her to tell her he was fine.
At Newtown Municipal Center, First Selectman Pat Llodra said she knew of only one family in Newtown who had a daughter running the race to honor the victims of Newtown's tragedy.
"I'm just praying she's all right," Llodra said as she also attempted to get word on Newtown families who were either in the race or spectators at the race.
"It's overwhelming," Llodra said.
Jack Coutts, manager of the Woodbridge Running Company on Federal Road in Brookfield, called the explosions "unbelieveable."
"The New York Marathon and the Boston Marathon are two of the biggest events in the country," Coutts said. "It's a real feel-good race."
Five Newtown runners had crossed the finish line, according to Boston Marathon results. They are: Thomas Abrams, Aili Dibonaventura, Edward Lucas, David Oelberg and Lai Sun.
Debrorah Povinelli, of Ridgefield, who was entered in the Boston Marathon, ran the race without incident, a friend at her house said Monday.
Staff writers Nanci G. Hutson, Robert Miller, Eileen FitzGerald, Kate King and Maggie Gordon and Carolyn Mueller contributed to this report.


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Innovation stemming from passion, conviction and courage!
Founding year
In 1956 Johann Felder Jnr. together with his wife Gertraud founded the company from his workshop located at his parents' house in Absam, Tyrol. In the same year they were already presenting the first Felder woodworking machines at trade fairs in Vienna and Innsbruck.
In 1958 due to lack of supply of cast iron components a foundry was setup in the garden of the house.
The Breakthrough
The ever increasing level of production meant that the company had to make their first move. Salzburgstraße 26 in Absam was to become the new location of the machine manufacturer. In 1962 the first Felder exports went to Switzerland and just one year later the breakthrough was achieved with the first series production, the legendary BU 4 combination machine.
In 1965 the production capacity was increased further with the purchase of Felder's first milling centre. With the upgraded BU 5, Felder ventured successfully into the German market. The BU 6, BU 7 and BU 8 series became established in the international market and the numerous patents ensured the developmental edge of Felder machines.
In 1970 Felder introduced the new heavy duty FELDER HT combination machine series to the market. The series proved to be very successful especially in the carpentry segment.
In 1975 an automatic electric furnace was integrated into the 170 m² foundry. 2 years later the moving of the machine assembly into a new building was the next step in the expansion of the company.
In 1979 Felder took the step into CNC technology and installed their first CNC milling centre. This was one of the last investments to be made in the Absam location.
Expansion and Internationalisation
Success requires expansion and at the location in Absam this was no longer possible. It was for this reason that in 1982 the company moved once again this time with 65 employees to the new headquarters in Hall in Tirol, where the company is still present to this day.
In 1988 Johann Felder founded FELDER Scandinavia in Stockholm, the first Felder subsidiary of the now worldwide present Felder-Group. In Austria and Germany, the new Felder sales concept was introduced: only a few selected partners would be authorised to sell Felder products.
The BF 3 and BF 4 machine series proved to be very succesful and in 1988 the next wave of investments were required: a new hall was built, with enough space for Felder's first laser machines, welding robots and horizontal processing centres.
From a specialist for combination machines to a professional complete supplier
With the new production possibilities the next Felder milestone came in 1990. The worlds first combination machine with a sliding table "made by Felder" was presented. The position of market leader in combination machines was strengthened with the launch of the BF 6 range. Simultaneously Felder released the first solo machines for professional use in the industrial range. It was also in this segment that within a short period of time the K6 panel saw celebrated its breakthrough onto the international market.
The machine manufacturer Felder evolved from a combination machines specialist to complete provider of professional woodworking machinery for trade, business and industry.
In 1993 Felder opened its new EURO logistics centre which was pioneering in its branch and founded the first Felder branch office. The office in Upper Austria opened its doors in 1995.
Moving into the next millenium with Hammer and Format-4
In 1997 Felder brought the new brand Hammer to life and it soon asserted itself with high quality yet affordable woodworking machines proving highly successful against cheap products from the Far East. The success enabled further expansion of production and assembly in 1999. The new assembly hall No.2 increased the capacity by 30 percent.
In 2001 a further brand was introduced: Format-4, the premium brand for the highest requirements in business and industry completed the product range of the Felder-Group in the professional segment. In the years to follow the product range was expanded to include CNC processing centres, edgebanders, beam saws and heated veneer presses.
The new FORMAT-4 models were awarded internationally recognised design awards such as the Adolf-Loos-Prize in 2004 and the IF-Design-Award in 2003 and 2009. In just a short time the machines were convincing professional users in business and industry.
The FELDER KG becomes a global player as a family company
In 2000 the company 'Johann Felder' changed from being a registered sole trader to a limited partnership with Johann's wife Gertraud, daughter Elisabeth and sons Hansjörg and Martin Felder all having a share of the family company, FELDER KG.
At the start of the new millenium the new powder coating facility was built and put into operation. Once the 80 percent export limit was reached a new logistics centre was required and in 2005 after just 8 months construction, the new building was opened. In 2007 assembly hall 7 and roofed area 4.5 were extended, increasing the production facility further by another 11,300 m².
In 2009 the first CNC machines and edgebanders to be completely developed and built in Hall i.T. left the production line and were presented at the newly built showroom and technology centre Tirol.
In 2012 the Felder-Group caused a sensation in the planing machine market with the introduction of the revolutionary Silent-Power® spiral cutterblock, underlining their innovative strength.
Today the Felder Group has more than 550 employees at the company's headquarters in Hall and is classed as one of the worldwide leading suppliers of woodworking machines for hobby, business and industry. There are more than 200 sales centres in 72 countries selling over 150 models from the Hammer, Felder and Format-4 brands.


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I'm planning to hike in Dachstein this September and I consider getting there by car. Only information that I can't find is the cost of parking somewhere near trail entrance. I'm not looking for exact price of particular parking, but rather estimation for the whole region.
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What Exactly is This Situation?
Following this question, everyone turned their gazes out the window. Even Xuan Tian Ming and Feng Yu Heng were no exception.
On the lake outside of Refined Deity Building, there was a small boat slowly making its way forward. On the small boat, there was a man sitting with his back to the window. He wore a thin and light-colored top, and he had his hair tied up. Moving a hand-folding fan in his hand, he was engaged in a loud conversation with the woman across from him.
Although they said that it was a woman, it was nothing more than a young girl around eleven or twelve years of age. She wore a red dress and had her hair tied up like two meatballs. Her face was very pretty, and she looked very lively. While speaking, gestured happily, and the sounds of laughter would occasionally come from the boat.
Of the two, one was moving and one was silent. The girl's jubilation accompanied by the man's silence complimented each other quite well, creating a very eye-catching scene.
Feng Yu Heng and Xuan Tian Ming looked at each other, a bit of surprised appearing in their eyes. At this time, they heard Duan Mu Qing's voice from the neighboring room: "His Highness the seventh prince?"
Someone to the side replied: "This is quite refreshing. His Highness the seventh prince has never liked getting close to any women. Aside from getting along a little better with county princess Ji An, today would mark a first."
"Who is that girl?"
This question caused everyone to freeze. Feng Yu Heng and Xuan Tian Ming were also speculating, but they had no clue. Huang Quan and Wang Chuan also shook their heads, expressing that they did not know.
That girl looked very unfamiliar. It was definitely someone that they had not met before, but for some reason, Feng Yu Heng felt that that person's smile seemed to be a little familiar.
While they were guessing, the people on the boat had already reached the shore, and the restaurant's waiter invited them into the building.
In the next room, Duan Mu Qing spoke once more: "Apparently, aside from the owner, his Highness the ninth prince, only two other people are able to come here and eat without a reservation. One is county princess Ji An, and the other is his Highness the seventh prince."
Someone corrected him: "In truth, it's only his Highness the seventh prince because county princess Ji An counts as an owner."
Duan Mu Qing coldly snorted then said: "Nearly six years ago, I came back to the capital once. During a palace banquet, I once met his Highness the seventh prince. At that time, he looked refined like a deity and was quite unforgettable. However, I never thought that upon seeing him again, he would have a female partner as his side. It really is hard to believe! Let's go. Let's go and greet his Highness the seventh prince."
Following Duan Mu Qing saying to go give a greeting, all of the people in the neighboring room got up. When they just exited their private room, Xuan Tian Hua and the girl had already come up.
With Duan Mu Qing leading the way, all of the officials kneeled in front of Xuan Tian Hua, saying: "This lowly official greets your Highness, Prince Chun."
Very quickly, Xuan Tian Hua's voice came across: "There is no need to be so modest here. You may all rise." He then paused for a moment then added: "You refer to yourself as lowly official, but this prince finds you to be very unfamiliar. Are you an official from outside the capital?"
These words were very clearly directed at Duan Mu Qing. Feng Yu Heng heard this from the inside and let out a "pft" and laughed. Although she was very careful to keep her voice down, it was still heard by the man that was refined like a deity. He curled up the corners of his lips, and the kind look on his face became even more profound.
But Duan Mu Qing's face became green once more. His mind was extremely off-balance, alright? As the deputy leader of the three northernmost provinces, he was quite a powerful official. The North was such an important place. With him entering the capital, more than half of the officials went to the Xiang Palace to visit him. Presently, Da Shun and Qian Zhou were on the brink of going to war. As the deputy leader of the three northernmost provinces, even the Emperor had to give him a bit of face, but why was his presence so weak to Feng Yu Heng, the ninth prince and the seventh prince? Right now, this deity was really quite good, as he actually did not recognize him!
The officials that had come to eat with Duan Mu Qing were very embarrassed, but no matter how embarrassed they felt, they did not dare speak. This was his Highness the seventh prince. Aside from the ninth prince, the only one who dared to argue with the Emperor was his Highness the seventh prince.
Thus it fell silent outside for a while. Finally, Duan Mu Qing became terrified and took the initiative to say: "This lowly official is the deputy leader of the three northernmost provinces, Duan Mu Qing."
"Oh." Only then did Xuan Tian Hua react; however, he muttered with a pondering voice: "Duan Mu QIng?" It was clear that he still did not know who he was.
At this time, a clear girl's voice came: "Seventh brother, let's go eat. I'm hungry."
With the words seventh brother being said, Feng Yu Heng, who was inside the private room, nearly choked on her tea. She stared blankly at the door and had an impulse to rush out to take a look. Who exactly was this? They actually called Xuan Tian Hua seventh brother?
She looked at Xuan Tian Ming in confusion and quietly asked: "What is this situation?"
Xuan Tian Ming shrugged, "I don't know either."
Outside, Xuan Tian Hua's voice was raised once more: "You must have come to eat as well, right? This Refined Deity Building has a great number of delicious foods. Since deputy leader has come a long way from the North, you must try them all. Waiter!" He waved: "Send the Refined Deity Building's 18 dishes to their private room." He then said: "Please enjoy the meal slowly. This prince will not be accompanying you."
With these words, the liveliness outside dispersed. Duan Mu Qing's group returned to the neighboring room and sat down. Not long later, the so-called 18 dishes were brought up by the waiter.
Bai Ze clicked his tongue and quietly said: "His Highness is really quite fierce! Refined Deity Building's signature 18 dishes are the best in the world. If a normal person wanted to eat that, they would need to book it five days in advance. Duan Mu Qing really is quite fortunate this time."
Xuan Tian Ming saw Feng Yu Heng looking at him with an impish expression, letting him know that this was a bad situation. He quickly took the initiative to say: "Next time, next time you're hungry, I'll bring you to come and eat."
"Hmph." A certain person rolled her eyes and ignored him, but she still muttered: "It's wasted on Duan Mu Qing. It's truly a waste."
Like this, they sat for another two hours, and the neighboring room finally finished eating. They repeatedly praised it, saying: "Refined Deity Building's reputation is really well-deserved." Even Duan Mu Qing had to praise the 18 dishes. He then loudly shouted: "Waiter, the bill!"
The waiter ran in and respectfully said: "The total is 2800 taels."
"What?" Duan Mu Qing immediately let out a shout, "How much?"
The waiter repeated himself, "The total is 2800 taels."
Duan Mu Qing burped, nearly vomiting everything that he had just eaten. He was a little unable to accept it, "Why is it so expensive? We only asked for a few dishes?"
The waiter said: "Refined Deity Building's signature 18 dishes on its own is 2666 taels. You also ordered two jars of apricot wine…"
"Wait a moment." The waiter was interrupted, "The signature 18 dishes were ordered by his Highness the seventh prince."
"Right!" The waiter spoke as if it was natural: "The dishes were ordered by his Highness, but it was you that ate it. My good sirs, it shouldn't be that… you don't have money, right?"
Duan Mu Qing angrily slapped the table, "It was his Highness that invited us to eat this. Why must we pay for it?"
The waiter's attitude became a little worse: "My lord, your words are not very reasonable. At the time that his Highness the seventh prince ordered this dish, this lowly one was here. If you did not wish to eat it, you could have refused, but you accepted it, and you even ate it. Why is it that you lost your temper when it comes time to pay? How about you go over there to try and reason with his Highness the seventh prince?"
Duan Mu Qing was unwilling to lose that much face. Moreover, he did not quite dare to go. Fortunately, he had brought some bank notes before leaving home today. At first, he was planning to use his connections to take a stroll around the capital; however, who knew that a simple meal would leave him in this state.
When they left, their faces were completely black. Feng Yu Heng leaned against the crack in the door to look out. Duan Mu Qing's distressed look left her dazed from the laughter. Only after the group had already left the building did Xuan Tian Ming pull her back.
Bai Ze had already shifted the painting back into its original position, and she burst into a loud laugh: "Seventh brother really is good!"
Just after saying this, a clear laugh also came from the door. Immediately following this, a figure that was refined like a deity appeared in front of them.
Feng Yu Heng happily broke free from Xuan Tian Ming's grasp and rushed over to hug Xuan Tian Hua's sleeve: "Seventh brother, I've missed you."
Xuan Tian Hua looked at her, his face filled with a doting expression; however, he asked Xuan Tian Ming: "Why has this girl become both darker and skinnier?"
Xuan Tian Ming spread his hands, "It might be from the furnace while working on steel." He then reached out and pulled her back. "Pay a little attention to your appearance."
She lost it. It had been nearly half a year since she had seen Xuan Tian Hua. To say that she did not miss him would be a lie, but she saw Xuan Tian Ming point behind him, thus she saw the face of a curious girl.
Feng Yu heng blinked, and that girl also blinked. She pouted, and she also pouted. She tilted her head and leaned against Xuan Tian Ming, and the girl also tilted her head, leaning against Xuan Tian Hua.
Feng Yu Heng's heart trembled, as a strange feeling filled her heart. When she looked again at Xuan Tian Hua, her gaze was filled with questions.
But he did not pick up on this, only giving her a brief introduction: "This is Yu Qian Yin." That was all.
Feng Yu Heng was a little unreconciled, but Xuan Tian Ming grabbed her shoulder and used a bit of force. She understood that this meant she should not continue to ask. Thus she gave up and did not speak.
The group once again sat down at the table, and the waiter brought in some more dishes. The girl called Yu Qian Yin swallowed back some drool and asked Xuan Tian Hua: "Seventh brother, can I eat now?"
Xuan Tian Hua smiled and nodded, "Quickly eat. This trip has left you starving." His voice was gentle, but it did not have that doting tone as when speaking to Feng Yu Heng.
Yu Qian Yin happily picked up her chopsticks and went straight for the pork shoulder without even thinking.
This time, it was not just Feng Yu Heng, as even Xuan Tian Ming was a little on the verge of collapse. Watching the girl eat the pork shoulder, she was practically the exact same as Feng Yu Heng. The corner of his lip subconsciously began twitching.
Wang Chuan and Huang Quan looked at each other then looked at Yu Qian Yin, their eyes contained a bit of hostility.
Xuan Tian Ming took the initiative to speak: "Seventh brother." It was just a few words; however, he knew that he would understand his intentions.
But Xuan Tian Hua only said: "Ming'er, has the steel been successfully produced?" Changing the subject, he did not want to discuss anything related to Yu Qian Yin.
Feng Yu Heng could no longer endure and simply began speaking to the object of their fascination. She leaned over and asked with a smile: "Do you also like to eat pork shoulder? It's my favorite."
Yu Qian Yin saw that Feng Yu Heng was speaking to her and was very happy. Forcefully swallowing the meat in her mouth, she took a sip of water before saying: "The pork shoulder meat is very smooth, and it tastes the best. Especially the places where there are tendons, the texture is the best!" After saying this, before waiting for Feng Yu Heng to ask again, she added: "Aside from pork shoulder, I also love eating pigeon, especially fried. The crispy skin combined with the tender meat is truly very fragrant."
Feng Yu Heng slapped the table with her palm, glaring straight at Xuan Tian Hua, her expression immediately sinking down.


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The prize for the winning International Space Apps team: MAVEN launch from Cape Canaveral tomorrow, weather permitting.
Here's a quick update about the six winning apps, which represent wide ranging solutions to challenges on Earth and in space.
The Best Mission Concept, Popeye on Mars, offers a reusable greenhouse for Mars, comprised of a fully equipped aeroponic system to grow spinach over a 45-day mission.
The winner of the Best Use of Hardware, ISS Base Station, created a mechanical arm that points to Space Station in the sky as the vehicle and crew pass overhead.
The winner of the Best Use of Data, Sol, created the first-ever interplanetary weather app to provide users information about weather on Earth and Mars.
The Most Inspiring App, T-10, saves time for astronauts by using the location of Station and real-time weather data to alert astronauts when conditions are good to snap photos of designated locations on Earth. Astronauts can indicate when they will look out the cupola down on Earth so T-10 app users can wave back at the crew. The T-10 Apps team received "Astro-monials" from Station crew about the need for T-10 on Space Station.
The Galactic Impact award winner, NASA Greener Cities Project, crowdsources microclimate data through low-cost sensors, network connectivity, and urban gardens to aggregate atmospheric measurements across cities. The data is displayed in real-time for officials to monitor air quality in communities and provide researchers insight into global climate.
The People's Choice award went to ChicksBook which provides how-to info on raising chickens and managing a backyard farm.
I'm so thrilled to have the opportunity to meet the teams and hear the stories of what inspired them to create their space apps. We're in the planning stages for the 2014 International Space Apps Challenge. Keep an eye on the website for more details.
Here's hoping tomorrow's MAVEN launch goes as scheduled. The forecast is 60% change of favorable weather.
Mars or BUST!!


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Last Friday noon, I noticed an incredible spectacle in the sky. Not one, but TWO rainbows in the sky together – something very extraordinary.
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Garcia excels as certified nurse-midwife
When the economy took a turn for the worst after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, bilingual reporter Kimberly Garcia knew she needed to begin again. Because of a nationwide shortage of nurses and her own personal experience with midwives, Garcia, 45, enrolled at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland as a nursing and nurse-midwifery student. Immediately, Garcia realized she had found her calling in one of the oldest professions in the world. Due to her previous bachelor's degrees in English and Spanish Literature, Garcia participated in a bridge program, allowing her to earn her registered nursing (RN) degree in just 16 months. She went on to earn her master of science in nursing, nurse-midwifery and women's health in two years and her doctorate in nursing a year later. After completing her degrees and working in women's health in Cleveland for a year, Garcia, DNP, CNM, WHNP, joined the staff at Bradford Regional Medical Center in 2011, where she practices with Dr. Batchev and Dr. Peleg as a certified nurse-midwife. As the only certified nurse-midwife in the area, Garcia provides patients with comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological services at offices in Bradford, Smethport and Mt. Jewett. According to Garcia, she, like many other midwives, was drawn to midwifery because of the spiritual connection and responsibility the position holds. "It's a very big responsibility to help bring life into the world, for you to be the first person to put your hands on a baby and to support a family when they're bringing new life in," she said. Because of the significance of the midwife role, Garcia said she doesn't feel she was mature enough in her 20s to take on a role as important as caring for women."By the time I was in my 40s, I was ready to embrace the role and support women," she said. As a certified nurse-midwife, Garcia differs from the traditional stereotype of lay midwives. Certified nurse-midwives are required to be an RN and have a master's degree. Because a certified nurse-midwife holds two licenses, Garcia has the ability and education to provide care to pregnant and non-pregnant women. Garcia said lay midwives have no formal education and are instead apprentice-trained by other midwives. Lay midwives take care of women during pregnancy and attend at-home births, but do not see non-pregnant women. See full article by purchasing the July 23 edition of The Kane Republican.


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1Foolish by nature were all who were in ignorance of God,
and who from the good things seen did not succeed in knowing the one who is,*
and from studying the works did not discern the artisan;a
2Instead either fire, or wind, or the swift air,
or the circuit of the stars, or the mighty water,
or the luminaries of heaven, the governors* of the world, they considered gods.b
3Now if out of joy in their beauty they thought them gods,
let them know how far more excellent is the Lord than these;
for the original source of beauty fashioned them.c
4Or if they were struck by their might and energy,
let them realize from these things how much more powerful is the one who made them.d
5For from the greatness and the beauty of created things
their original author, by analogy, is seen.
6But yet, for these the blame is less;*
For they have gone astray perhaps,
though they seek God and wish to find him.
7For they search busily among his works,
but are distracted by what they see, because the things seen are fair.
8But again, not even these are pardonable.
9For if they so far succeeded in knowledge
that they could speculate about the world,
how did they not more quickly find its Lord?
10But wretched are they, and in dead things are their hopes,
who termed gods things made by human hands:
Gold and silver, the product of art, and images of beasts,
or useless stone, the work of an ancient hand.e
11A carpenter may cut down a suitable treef
and skillfully scrape off all its bark,
And deftly plying his art
produce something fit for daily use,g
12And use the scraps from his handiwork
in preparing his food, and have his fill;
13Then the good-for-nothing refuse from these remnants,
crooked wood grown full of knots,
he takes and carves to occupy his spare time.h
This wood he models with mindless skill,
and patterns it on the image of a human being
14or makes it resemble some worthless beast.
When he has daubed it with red and crimsoned its surface with red stain,
and daubed over every blemish in it,i
15He makes a fitting shrine for it
and puts it on the wall, fastening it with a nail.j
16Thus he provides for it lest it fall down,
knowing that it cannot help itself;
for, truly, it is an image and needs help.k
17But when he prays about his goods or marriage or children,l
he is not ashamed to address the thing without a soul.
For vigor he invokes the powerless;
18for life he entreats the dead;
For aid he beseeches the wholly incompetent;
for travel, something that cannot even walk;
19For profit in business and success with his hands
he asks power of a thing with hands utterly powerless.
* [13:1–9] The author holds a relatively benign view of the efforts of the philosophers to come to know God from various natural phenomena. This is not a question of proving the existence of God in scholastic style. The author thinks that the beauty and might of the world should have pointed by analogy (v. 5) to the Maker. Instead, those "in ignorance of God" remained fixed on the elements (v. 2, three named, along with the stars). His Greek counterparts are not totally blameless; they should have gone further and acknowledged the creator of nature's wonders (vv. 4–5). Cf. Rom 1:18–23; Acts 17:27–28.
* [13:1] One who is: this follows the Greek translation of the sacred name for God in Hebrew; cf. Ex 3:14.
* [13:2] Governors: the sun and moon (cf. Gn 1:16).
* [13:6] The blame is less: the greater blame is incurred by those mentioned in v. 10; 15:14–16.
* [13:10–19] The second digression is an example of the polemic against idolatry (cf. Is 44:9–20; Jer 10:3–9; Ps 135:15–18). Whether the idols be of wood or clay, they were made by human beings and have become the source of evil.
a. [13:1] Acts 14:17; Eph 4:17–19.
b. [13:2] Gn 1:14–19; Dt 4:19; Jb 31:26–28.
e. [13:10] Wis 3:11; 15:5, 17; Dt 4:25–28; 7:25; 27:15; Ps 115:4; Hos 14:4; Acts 17:29.
g. [13:11] Wis 15:7; Bar 6:58.
j. [13:15] Is 40:20; 41:7; 44:13.
k. [13:16] 1 Sm 5:3–5; Bar 6:57.
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The flurry of rumors and reports surrounding Apple's (AAPL) upcoming iPhone 5 have left little to the imagination about what Apple will actually announce this week, but I'm still hoping for a few surprises.
According to the latest rumors, the new phone will look a lot like last year's iPhone 4S, but will have a bigger screen, a thinner body and a radio that will allow it to connect to the new high-speed LTE networks. It will also ship with the latest version of Apple's iOS software, which will include a turn-by-turn navigation system and will add new features to Siri, Apple's voice control app.
Those updates sound compelling. But I can't help it — I want more.
Here's my wish list of additional features for the iPhone 5:
More space for less. Apple has offered the last three versions of the iPhone with the same basic price structure: a model with 16-gigabytes of storage for $200 with a two-year service contract, and a model with 32-gigabytes for $300. With the iPhone 4S last year, Apple introduced a 64-gigabyte model at $400. I'd like to see those prices finally come down.
Although Apple has been moving to a cloud strategy, where music, pictures and more can be stored on its servers on the Internet rather than locally on the phone, there's still need for ample storage space on the device. Applications have grown larger to take advantage of the devices' higher definition screens, and consumers who want to watch movies or listen to music while offline need room on the phone to store them.
To meet these needs, I'd like to see Apple increase the capacity of its $200 iPhone to, say, 32 gigabytes of storage and the $300 iPhone to 64 gigabytes.
Speedier settings changes. One area the iPhone lags many Android devices is in allowing users to quickly change their settings. On the iPhone, turning off the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi radios is a several-step process that requires users to find the Settings application. By contrast, Android phone users can often toggle common settings through buttons placed on a home screen or located in the notifications area.
It would be great if the iPhone had something similar. An obvious place to put such buttons — which might include toggle switches for airplane mode and the GPS antennas, as well as for the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios — would be in the iPhone's own notification area.
Make space for notifications. Last year's update to iOS greatly improved how the iPhone handles alerts. Notifications now can appear in a banner at the top of the screen, instead of in a window that covers — and prevents you from using — your current application.
But the new alerts on the iPhone have one big annoying quirk: they still cover important information at the top of the screen. They cloak the time, the battery life indicator and the signal strength of its cellular signal. If you have only one alert, that bug isn't terrible because the alert goes away within seconds. But if you have multiple notifications, it can be frustrating to wait for them to cycle through before you check the time or your battery life.
Here's hoping Apple uses some of the new iPhone's extra screen space to allow it to display new notifications above (or below) the clock and standard system icons.
Measure the air up there. Another place where Apple could stand to copy its Android rivals is by adding an atmospheric pressure sensor, which can be used to gauge the user's height above sea level.
With a pressure sensor, a phone can detect your elevation on a hike up a mountain or track the distance you ascend or descend on a run over hilly terrain, and an app could tell whether you were on the first or second floor of a mall and display the appropriate floor plan. A pressure sensor, used in conjunction with other sensors already in the device, could also potentially be used in games, making them even more capable of reacting to movements of the device.
Freshen up FaceTime. Apple has already said that FaceTime, the iPhone's native video-calling app, will finally work over the cell phone networks rather than just over Wi-Fi in the next iteration of iOS. That's great, but I'd like to see two other improvements.
One is higher resolution video conferencing. Right now, FaceTime is limited to low-resolution video, thanks in part to the low quality front camera on the iPhone. Even on a small screen, FaceTime video can look mushy. Apple ought to upgrade the iPhone's camera and its own systems, so the device can take and transmit higher resolution videos.
I'd also like Apple to finally live up to former CEO Steve Jobs' promise and open up the FaceTime technology to other companies. Two years after Jobs launched FaceTime and made that promise, users still have to use the FaceTime app to make a FaceTime call. Thanks to that restriction, you can't use FaceTime to connect with friends on Windows PCs or Android smartphones or those who prefer to use alternate applications such as Skype or Tango.
That's just plain silly. Here's hoping Apple fixes that — and more — soon.
Contact Troy Wolverton at 408-840-4285 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him at www.mercurynews.com/troy-wolverton or Twitter.com/troywolv.


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This Hotel is constructed with the philosophy of the ancient, traditional sifnian way, which is the combination of wood and stone, respecting the history of the island and the family tradition of their grandfather who used to work at the Windmill. At the same time, all the modern comforts have been added to offer a easy and unforgettable stay.
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Writer Liz Farmer recently explained how this type of budgeting has helped the City of Baltimore. Before Baltimore, however, many state governments adopted performance-based budgeting (PBB) schemes to address long-term planning.
The fly in the ointment when it comes to this kind of reform are the words "long term." Baltimore, for example, lays out budgets further in advance than many other cities. These budgets are based on their government's performance goals.
But budgeting in advance may not work for politicians who want credit for budget goodies while they are still in office. If a long-term economic plan for a city or state means that the glory days might come years after the politician leaves office, he or she may not be on board.
Thirty-one states have some kind of legislative understanding of this process. They have looked at the idea of long-term budgets and put it on paper. Sixteen other states practice this without a legislative mandate. And three make no real policy mention of adding performance results to how they budget.
Those three states are Arkansas, Massachusetts, and New York. New York State does a lot of things right, and despite recent trouble in Albany, we have a professional legislature.
But the idea of attaching policy results to budgeting might be good for our state and city. Money for projects might be better spent if it is attached to the results those projects are supposed to achieve.
City services have gotten dramatically better in the last 30 years, but there is always room to reexamine how we operate. Could we attach funding for child welfare, education, and crime prevention to performance goals?
It may not work in a city as large as ours, but it could be a way to take some of the politics out of budgeting and make the process more about results.
Some Follow Up...
There have been some local politicians who have voiced concern about the proposed QueensWay park that is proposed to run adjacent to the backyards of citizens on 98th Street in Woodhaven.
Assemblyman Mike Miller has expressed caution in the way that Friends of the Queensway and other supporters have presented this project to the community. Councilman Eric Ulrich has also expressed concern.
This kind of activity is what we want from elected officials. A fair and open public comment forum needs to exist before projects like this are finalized.
The Yellow Dogs
The government of Iran and the people of Iran are not always on the same page, as evidenced by the country's highly protested election results in 2009.
The two members of the rock band The Yellow Dogs who were tragically shot last week were part of something bigger than music. In telling interviewers that they had no political agenda and just wanted to play music, they illustrated a connection to western culture that is mirrored a great deal in modern Iran.
The strict attachment to tradition in Iran is not something that is about to go away, but Iran is a very young country if you look at the average age of its citizens). The relationship between Americans and Iranians should be looked on as different from political concerns.
Iranian people can dislike American foreign policy and still like America, and The Yellow Dogs were evidence of this. And we can question the fairness of Iranian laws and its theocracy, while still liking Iranians.
While the triune concerns of Israel, Iran, and the U.S. are more complex when weapons are involved, culturally, there are some reasons for optimism.


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The nature of stand-up comedy precludes the theatrical fourth wall; the relationship with an audience is typically a fluid and intimate one. So it is fascinating to watch comedian Jeff Garlin push it to the next step by deconstructing his own material. "Number one, there IS a show," he states very early on in his set at the Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre. "But not really. It's just me saying things. I've prepared nothing."
This Second City alum certainly shines during moments when improvisation is the method, moments that have him responding to and riffing off of audience reactions or replies to questions. A man wearing red loafers without socks in the second row suddenly becomes a target, the flashy footwear becoming a motif Garlin peppers throughout the two hour set (Thursday night's show going longer than the estimated 75 minutes). Early in the performance he invites a couple from Florida – they'd come specifically to see him – onto the stage. So moved by their devotion, Garlin proceeds to reimburse them for the Spirit Airlines flight, and even gives them a suitcase. This also leads him to create an impromptu mock TV commercial for the airlines with the couple playing along. It's a wonderful improvised moment that develops an intimacy from the start.
Other moments do not work as well and Garlin acknowledges these: "At this point, I know I've lost you. I'm aware of that," he states. "The pain will end momentarily. Comedy doesn't always work." Indeed, the comedy that seems to work the least is that for which he consults a small notepad. These snippets are random thoughts/experiences that he seems to be trying out for audience appeal, perhaps for further exploration in another set.
On stage, Garlin is an appealing presence, not unlike his guileless character Jeff Greene on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and one immediately senses that he is willing to share anything. He talks of his sons and wife of 18 years with honesty and genuine affection, and answers questions about the HBO show -- "what's your TV wife Susie Essman like?" "When will we see another season?" He talks about the voiceover work he's done for films (WALL-E, Cars 2) and his jacket with the logo LA on the front and Wrigley Field on the back ("William Wrigley built a baseball stadium in Los Angeles. This is a groundskeeper's jacket"). He bounces back to the man in the red shoes and dispenses advice: "Lose the loafers and wash your feet. American women are not keen on red loafers."
Such digressions are all part of his act – and personality – and his comfort with an audience is evident. Throughout, he gives away stuff – the latest book by Gay Talese ("smart guy; full of himself"), a DVD of the Jake Gyllenhaal thriller "Source Code," and a violent PlayStation Game ("I don't want my 12-year old playing this").
He has a generous spirit, reflecting as a man who has worked hard to get where he is and musing on what it might all mean.
Performances of Closer Than I Appear are Tuesday through Sunday at 8pm, December 4-16, 2012 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre. The performance on December 14 features American Sign Language interpretation. Tickets ($25) go on sale through Audience Services 312-335-1650 and www.steppenwolf.org. A limited number of $15 student tickets are available online using promo code "GARLIN15." Limit 2 tickets per student; must present a valid student ID for each ticket.
Steppenwolf Box Office
1650 N Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (312) 335-1650
Fax: (312) 335-0440
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The City of Portland, Oregon
Office of Equity and Human Rights Director
Recruitment No. 2011-00135
The City of Portland is a full-service city with over 5,900 represented and non-represented employees and a budget of nearly $2.3 billion. Portland offers employees a competitive compensation package and participates in Oregon's Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Lauded as one of the best places to live in America, Portland boasts a vibrant downtown, diverse neighbor-hoods, natural beauty, good schools, and friendly people:
Home to about 560,000 residents within 145 square miles, Portland maintains deep ties to the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty. Mount Hood, the Cascade Mountain Range, and the renowned Oregon Coast are all just over an hour away. There are 37,000 acres of parks and green spaces within the metropolitan area, including 5,000-acre Forest Park, which is the largest urban wilderness in the U.S. Average temperatures range from 34° in winter to 80° in summer and the 37" of annual rainfall is less than Seattle, Houston, Baltimore, Boston, and Atlanta.
This position is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a proven leader who will establish and direct the new Office of Equity and Human Rights. This Office, created in September of 2011, represents the City's next step in creating an environment in the workplace and ultimately in the Community where equity and human rights become part of everyday decisions.
The Office of Equity and Human Rights Director is a high-level manager responsible for directing the City in promoting equity and the elimination of disparities within City government, particularly as this pertains to race/ethnicity and disabilities. The new director will lead the Office in educating and providing technical assistance to all bureaus to build capacity in achieving equitable outcomes and service. The Director will work with community partners to produce measurable improvements to equity and inclusion in the City. The Office, under the guidance of the new Director will work to resolve human rights issues and issues rooted in bias and discrimination.
Under general policy direction from the Commissioner-in-Charge, the OEHR Director will plan, organize, manage and direct the implementation of equity and human rights systems and programs for the City. The Director will oversee a beginning budget of over 1 million dollars, and supervise three to ten staff in the first year.
The Director is accountable for developing, implementing, and executing short- and long-range work plans, policies and strategies to accomplish the mission and priorities of the City, as outlined in the adopted Portland Plan Equity initiative. The OEHR Director serves as an advisor to the City Council on recruitment, contracting, legislative actions and education as they pertain to equity and human rights in the City. The Director will establish and maintain effective working relationships with other bureau directors, elected leaders, key stakeholders, constituents, and customers of the City of Portland. The Director will oversee the formation of a community and staff advisory system, and will ensure the staffing of the Portland Commission on Disabilities and the Human Rights Commission.
The Director must know how to foster an organizational culture of openness, transparency, and continual learning to ensure that good communication exists between the Office and other City Bureaus as well as with the community. Responsibilities are broad in scope, allow for a high degree of program and administrative discretion, and are evaluated in terms of overall program outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
The incumbent is exempt from Civil Service and serves at the discretion of the Commissioner-in-Charge, subject to City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules and the Portland City Charter and Code.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the competencies identified in the position summary, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities described in this ideal candidate profile. The ideal candidate profile reflects input gathered from a broad cross-section of community stakeholders specifically for this recruitment.
Leadership – Proven skill, experience and success in leading an organization in a multi-disciplinary, complex, and fast-paced urban government initiating a dynamic, systems-changing equity improvement initiative. Experience in facilitating, negotiating, and building consensus among diverse constituents and stakeholders with competing needs. Proven track record in working with equity and social justice related programs, creating cohesive teams, establishing a strategic direction, motivating staff, working with diverse community constituents, and managing change particularly in achieving equity with respect to race/ethnicity and/or disabilities. Committed to spending taxpayers' money wisely to achieve measurable results.
Strategic and Visionary Thinking – A leader with a creative and entrepreneurial spirit, who is open to new ideas and can readily identify and prioritize issues and recommend and implement effective solutions especially in areas of race, ability and disability. Proven executive level ability to think systemically and strategically, make tough decisions among competing priorities, and guide organizational development through an environment of social and political change.
Diversity and Equity – Proven experience and demonstrated results in establishing and/or expanding a government equity initiative. Experience successfully developing and delivering culturally competent services to diverse communities; working with minority, women, and emerging small businesses (MWESBs); adapting programs to reduce disparities and improve access for people of color and/or people with disabilities. Demonstrated commitment to ensuring everyone has access to opportunities necessary to satisfy essential needs, advance their well-being, and achieve their full potential.
Relationships – Ability to establish and maintain highly effective, collaborative working relationships with elected officials, bureau directors and managers, employees, the media, and diverse users of the City's multiple service systems. Strong commitment and ability to cultivate sustainable partnerships and resolve high-level issues with public and private sector partners, including other local jurisdictions, state agencies, non-profit organizations, community groups and the business community (both small businesses and large corporations). Experience with and places a high value on community involvement. Familiarity with the City of Portland, its citizens and cultural history, and its challenges and barriers with respect to equity work with a focus on race/ethnicity and ability/disability. Proven success working with multiple communities and interest groups.
Communication – Inspirational leader with excellent verbal and oral communication skills, include experience communicating successfully with a broad range of stakeholders – Council, bureau directors, employees, and community partners. Passionate advocate and effective public speaker, with the ability to represent the bureau and City of Portland locally and nationally. The Director must be able to articulate the mission and values of the organization, clearly explain information to a variety of audiences, negotiate and problem solve, and provide an understanding of social and economic benefits. Multi-lingual and/or multicultural abilities would be helpful.
Management of People – Experience supervising a diverse workforce, including union-represented employees. Skill in creating a culture of respect, collaboration, and accountability. Experience with full range of personnel management duties. Demonstrated skill in creating a workforce that reflects and respects the diversity of the communities it serves. Ability to be firm and hold people accountable while maintaining relationships. Ability to work with elected officials as well as peers, staff, and diverse community members.
Operational Management and Innovation –Demonstrated experience in evaluating needs, managing staff and resources, designing programs, a good understanding of bureaucracy. Experience working with systems and implementing equity related programs. A Proven track record of leveraging public-private partnerships and other resources. Experience using statistical data, financial information, and outcome measures to develop budgets, evaluate operational performance, and strengthen organizational accountability and effectiveness.
Strong Political Acumen – Experience in dealing with complex, sensitive, and confidential issues. Ability to work with changing political and community leadership while involving and incorporating community input. Demonstrated skill in addressing politically challenging situations with tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity. Demonstrated ability to work across cultures and interest groups, with government as well as advocacy groups, with business leaders as well as non-profits and community volunteers, and with multiple ethnic advocacy organizations as well as with communities with disabilities.
Education and Professional Experience – Bachelor's degree and five years of management experience required. Advanced degree and additional workforce success leading equity changes in institutions preferred.
The annual salary for the Office of Equity and Human Rights Director ranges from $102,648 to $146,952. Initial compensation level will depend upon qualifications and experience. The candidate's total compensation package includes a City contribution of 95% towards medical, dental and vision elections, fully paid life insurance and long term disability coverage. Optional benefits include additional long-term disability and life insurance, pre-tax dependent care and medical expense reimbursement accounts and Deferred Compensation (IRC 457). The City of Portland participates in Social Security, including Medicare and contributes 6% of gross salary to an employee's individual account within the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (in addition to funding an employee's monthly pension benefit upon retirement).
Apply at: www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs. Completed application packets must include:
Please direct questions to:
Joseph Wahl, Manager
Employment & Development Unit
City of Portland
(503) 823-3517
All completed applications for this position must be in possession of the Bureau of Human Resources no later than 4:30 pm, Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Please use our online application process, as we are unable to accept Faxed or e-mailed applications
Note: If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, submit a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran's Administration Letter Stating your disability. If you are applying online, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran's Administration Letter Stating your disability to your profile. Veteran's Preference documentation must be received by 4:30 PM of the closing date of this recruitment.
Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application.
Minorities, women, and qualified individuals with disabilities are urged to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below or to the Human Resources Bureau Receptionist No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement.
The City of Portland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minorities, females, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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any one have any info on thomas hall b. 1849 ireland? married eliza matthias in aust 1872.
thomas hall is my gggrandfather. he was born in ireland/eng in 1849 to thomas hall n matilda batsford, He migrated to aust? and married eliza matthias at goulburn nsw aust in 1872. they has several children incl my ggrandfather Patrick francis hall. B. goulburn d. Nyngan 1849 nsw aust. thomas hall died in 1888 in qld. I cant find any death for eliza matthias/hall or any of her children. Did she return to eng or ireland with the children? My ggrandfather came to Nyngan when he was just 14 with an uncle n stayed n never return home or mentioned much about his family. I belive he had no contact with them after he left. What happened to his uncle dont know that either. does anyone have any info at all. it would be a great help. thanks in advance
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PALATKA, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are investigating an shooting early Saturday morning in downtown Palatka park that injured a trooper and left the gunman who ran from a traffic stop dead.
The FHP says Trooper Lawrence Andrew Litzell, 36, was attempting to pull over car about 12:45 a.m. Saturday near South Second Street and Laurel Street.
According to investigators, when the car finally stopped, two men got out of the car and ran toward the St. Johns River. Litzell pursued the suspects in his vehicle for a short time, but once they reached the water officers say the two men split up and Litzell then got out on foot.
Investigators say Litzell began chasing Samourian Wingo. After a short chase officers say Wingo turned and shot the trooper in the face. Litzell returned fire multiple times, killing Wingo.
Litzell was airlifted to UF Health in Gainesville and is in stable condition.
The second man who ran from the vehicle is still at large. Investigators do not know his identity or have much of a description at this point.
FHP Sgt. Dylan Bryan said Trooper Litzell has been a trooper for 11 years and is an outstanding model for his peers.
"This is something we don't like to hear. When it attacks one of your own, it's tough to hear. We also know there's a task at hand," said Bryan.
FHP says Wingo used a .25-caliber semi-automatic handgun.
A check of his criminal history found Wingo had a long several brushes with the law, mostly in St. Johns County. His first arrest was for battery on a law enforcement officer, possession of a firearm and other charges when he was only 17. The following year, he was arrested on drug and firearms charges. In 2010, he was arrested twice for drug possession during traffic stops. He spend 18 months in prison on the second conviction.
Wingo's family came to the scene as officers investigated. They say that Wingo was a father of two.
"I'm sorry that the police had to kill my grandson," Betty Hodges said. "They didn't have to kill him though. They didn't have to shoot him that many times."
Saturday was Wingo's 24th birthday. Family members said they had a surprise party planned for him on Saturday.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the second suspect is urged to call FHP or Crime Stoppers at 888-277-TIPS.