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If the Fairy Godmother from "Cinderella" seems animated with a bit more magic than even the high Walt Disney standards, it's because she was the result of a real fairy tale romance behind the scenes of the classic film.
"Cinderella," the beloved 1950 film that marked Disney's return to full-fledged, feature-length animation after a long break during World War II, is marking its Blu-Ray debut, and a captivating featurette included on the new Diamond Edition reveals the story of how now legendary layout artist Ken O'Connor conjured up the very distinctive look and warm, kindly spirit of Cinderella's Fairy Godmother. He took a good, long look at his beautiful young wife Mary Alice and imagined how she would age – never really suspecting that he would perfectly capture both her future image and the generous spirit that defined her life.
"Dad was what they called a layout man and art director, so he would take scripts and he would stage the whole action for the animated film, whether it was a feature or a short," the Australian-born artist's daughter J.P. O'Connor tells NBC. "The staging is really the power part, because you can have a script that says, 'The boy is swinging on a little swing in a tree,' and if it goes side to side it's not powerful, but if the swing comes towards you and then back, that's very powerful because it has great perspective."
"A lot of the scenes that you'll remember, like the marching cards in 'Alice in Wonderland'; the hippos and ostriches in 'Fantasia,' which is considered one of the most powerful ever in animation; Snow White, when she stumbles on the rocks and there's this dramatic angle where she splashes down to the ground; the pink elephants on parade in 'Dumbo' and on and on," remembers J.P. "Those are all my dad's scenes, and they're very powerful and memorable. He came in after the Nine Old Men [Walt Disney's legendary core team of animation artists] – he was kind of the tenth Old Man in the role and he outlived a lot of them."
Character design wasn't typically a part of O'Connor's duties, but when his fellow artists were struggling to land on the right look for Cinderella's magical benefactor, he volunteered to take a shot at it (he'd previously hand-built the model for the famed Pumpkin Coach in the film). He ultimately turned to his wife Mary Alice for inspiration – even though she was only in her early 30s at the time, his artist's eye aged her by a few decades and infused the drawing with a sense of her innate warmth and increasingly well-known kindness.
Mary Alice had met her husband on a set-up date several years earlier and proclaimed immediately afterward that he was the man she would marry. In fact, their union was okayed by Mickey Mouse's head cheese himself. "My mother's best friend through college is Walt's niece, Dorothy," explains J.P. "When my mom was falling in love with this artist, Dorthy went to her uncle Walt and said, 'Is he all right? Is it okay if she marries this artist? Will they ever be all right?' Walt and his brother Roy said, 'Oh, he's a fine man. She'll be very good with him.' So Dorothy was our godmother, and so we were able on a number of occasions to meet with Walt and be with him and his family. The studio in the early days was like a big family."
Mary Alice was fine with the imagined peek at her golden years. "Mom knew that my dad had a good imagination and she didn't mind," chuckles J.P. "She might have thought perhaps that she didn't want to be dumpy as the character was, because she was a very slender, black-haired beauty when they were first making this movie."
"What my mom really liked, and what I think people attach her to more than just the silver hair and blue eyes, which she definitely had, was the spirit. The Fairy Godmother really embodied someone who nurtures and she'll make your own dreams come true, but she liked that part. She lived that part, and so it didn't really bother her. She had a very calm, strong, self-esteem."
In fact, Mary Alice – who'd once coordinated social calendars for famed actors of the era including Basil Rathbone, the screen's Sherlock Holmes – had long pursued charitable and philanthropic activities, and over the years as she matured into a doppelganger for her onscreen alter ego, she also became known in the O'Connors' Disney lot-adjacent hometown as "the Fairy Godmother of Burbank."
"We again started adding up all the ways that she'd been involved in our town, and literally it's 50 or 60 organizations that she had a hand in – and not a casual hand," recalls J.P. "For example 69 years ago, she helped found a family service agency in our town at a time when mental health definitely wasn't talked about – she had the foresight to realize that people needed counseling and guidance and helped get that off the ground, so she was kind of a pioneer." Mary Alice was also the first female president of the local school board, created a children's program with the Hollywood Bowl, and a trustee at a community hospital where all the employees knew her by name – and she knew theirs.
"She really, truly cared about people, and everybody had an important role," says J.P. "And that sort of embodiment really encouraged a lot of people to try things and get involved in the community more." The Mary Alice O'Connor Family Center in Burbank – with walls featuring Disney-donated artwork from "Cinderella" – stands as a lasting tribute to her reputation as a selfless, generous benefactor.
The Real-Life Romance That Inspired "Cinderella's" Fairy Godmother
A Disney animator and his wife's love story breathed life into the character
If the Fairy Godmother from "Cinderella" seems animated with a bit more magic than even the high Walt Disney standards, it's because she was the result of a real fairy tale romance behind the scenes of the classic film.


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DENVER—Under pressure to tighten air quality standards for oil and gas drillers, Colorado officials on Monday proposed the nation's first statewide standards for methane emissions and other heightened safeguards.
The proposed rules don't require more state inspections of drilling sites. But they do recommend a system of infrared cameras to speed detection of leaks from tanks and pipelines. The monitoring has an estimated price tag to the industry of $30 million.
The new regulations "reflect a real desire and a push to see something a little stronger on the health side," said Dr. Larry Wolk, Colorado's chief medical officer.
Some local governments, such as Los Angeles County, regulate drilling methane emissions, but Colorado's would be the first statewide standard.
"These are going to amount to the very best air regulations in the country," said Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat and former geologist who has resisted legislative efforts to crack down on the oil and gas industry.
Colorado's Air Quality Control Commission could make the rules final by February. Health officials predicted the regulations would reduce volatile organic compounds emissions by 92,000 tons a year, a reduction of more than a third from 2011 rates. The estimated reduction represents more than so-called VOC emissions by all cars in Colorado in a year.
The rules are significantly stricter than some draft rules floated earlier. Wolk called those rules a "straw man proposal" but conceded that public reaction to those rules wasn't enthusiastic.
"We felt that we needed to get stronger," Wolk said.
Earlier this month, a group of concerned moms showed up at Hickenlooper's office with dolls they called "gas patch kids" to represent children living in areas impacted by the surge of oil and gas drilling in the state.
And two weeks ago, voters in four Front Range communities voted to ban hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. That's a drilling procedure not addressed in the air quality regulations, but the votes indicated public health concerns with the booming oil and gas industry.
Industry representatives joined the announcement Monday and said the proposals are tough but fair. Hickenlooper said they'll clean the air but keep the industry profitable.
"Public health is going to come first … but we respect the fact that they're a business," Hickenlooper said.
Proposed rules: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-AQCC/CBON/1251647985820

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Not much going on. I read this interesting article the other day. Ever since then I check out chicks legs and see how far apart they are. You may think this is creepy and weird but it is not any creepier or weirder than my normal human interaction so I think I am alright.
I think I just got scammed in Warcraft. You see there was this cool Pandaren Monk Pet. I mean it is like Jack Black in your PC Kung Foo'ing your enemies! HIYAH! It really just stands near you and does Kung Fu moves. I would not pay for it in the Blizzard store like other people.. although it did go towards charity.. yeah, I am very charitable.. Anyhow some guy was selling them in game. The price was pretty cheap too. It was 5K gold which is really cheap. I thought about the angles like not giving me a valid code or what not.. but he agreed to give me the code then I would pay him AFTER I got my pet.
Long story short is the code was good and I got the pet.. but likely this guy was a credit card thief and gold stealer and I will probably have the pet taken away. I opened a ticket with Blizzard support to turn myself in. I just asked if I was doing anything wrong and am awaiting a reply. Hopefully this will stop me from being banned. There is a small chance I actually might get to keep my pet.. but I am not going to buy the other 25k worth of pets from him. The 5k in gold I will probably be losing is minor anyways since I have like 250k. I guess the old adage "when it sounds too good to be true it probably is" rings true here.
I changed my running system. Instead of doing the track I now run around the Charles river. I am going to try to run in different directions each time. The last run I had I was really winded. I am not sure if this was because I had skipped a run or what. Tonight is my next run. So far the only problem with these runs is that it is 40-50 degrees every day and raining. So I start off freezing my balls off. Not a lot of fun.
Hoyazo is a moron. I do not mind his opinions. They parrot some of what Bill Rini says but take a look at what a professional says compared to some hack moron lawyer. Hoyazo says everything he speaks is fact when he is totally guessing at many points. I hope his day work is not as shoddy as his blog posts else he probably gets sued for malpractice a lot. Bill speculates on possible issues and takes each possibility and expands upon it. Difference between a hack and a pro. Also as his comments state Hoyazo should shut the fuck up when he is promoting UB and AP all the time. Anyway it is just a crappy blog so who gives a fuck. I do so like calling Hoyazo a moron though. Moron. Moron. Moron! BWAHAHAHA. Excellent way to start my day. Peace.


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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Competition between Clearing Houses on the European Market
Posted by D. Daniel Sokol
Marie-Noelle Cales, University of Lyon 2 - Groupe d'Analyse et de Theorie Economique (GATE), Laurent Granier, affiliation not provided to SSRN Nadege Marchand, Groupe d' Analyse et de Theorie Economique (GATE) Competition between Clearing Houses on the European Market.
ABSTRACT: For several years, European financial markets have been the place of important mutations. These mutations have hit both stock markets themselves as well as the infrastructures including all necessary services for the transactions on financial securities. Among the market services to which the investors appeal, is the clearing of the orders, the service which allows reducing exchanged flows while guaranteeing their safety. The market of clearing became strongly competitive with the arrival of new Pan European clearing houses. Confronted with aggressive pricing policies, 'incumbent' clearing houses have to adopt new strategies: merger, simple or mutual links of interoperability. We develop a model of industrial organization to appreciate the consequences of these various strategies in terms of price and social welfare. The strategic incentives of clearing houses and their effects on their customers, i.e. investors, are observed by means of a sequential game. We show that the interoperability agreements are never reached at the equilibrium in spite of the fact that the 'European code of good practice' of postmarkets incites them to accept this type of agreements. On the other hand, a merger between incumbent clearing houses can occur under some conditions. The merger is beneficial to these last ones as well as to the investors, but it is unfavorable to the Pan European clearing houses.


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Apple officially became the world's most valuable company on Tuesday.
The tech giant has overtaken Exxon Mobil after volatile market conditions on Monday and Tuesday saw the oil giant's stock prices take another hit, continuing a two week slump.
Apple has so far proved resistant against the market slowdown and the contrasting fortunes of both companies saw Cupertino leap ahead to become the world's most valuable publicly traded company.
On Tuesday Apple's value rose to $341.5 billion with Exxon falling to a mere $341.4 billion. The markets are yet to close in the US, so it's possible that Exxon could regain its position by the close of play.
Record breaking
Apple's value has risen by an incredible 41 per cent in the last year, thanks largely to the success of the iPad 2 launch and the continued prominence of the iPhone 4 and Mac computer lines.
As of the last record-breaking Apple quarterly report in July, the company had moved within $50 billion of Exxon's marker.
Most analysts had expected Apple to topple the oil giant, but not until later this year.
The recent market turbulence comes as a result of the United States government's decision to raise the country's debt ceiling, causing the US to be downgraded from its AAA credit rating.
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Holiday shopping �season has a pesky �habit of eating up �your extra cash. Some 51% of all Americans say they 'typically overspend' on holiday gifts, according to a 2018 NerdWallet survey, conducted by
Holiday shopping �season has a pesky �habit of eating up �your extra cash.
Some 51% of all Americans say they 'typically overspend' on holiday gifts, according to a 2018 NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll.
Here are five reasons �you might be overspending during the holidays " and how to fix them.1. You're shopping in the store
The first mistake? �Setting foot in the store.
'Once you cross that threshold into the store, you're really on the marketer's turf there,' says Kelly Goldsmith, an associate professor of marketing at Vanderbilt University.
'You come in wanting to just get a sweater for your mom, and you know exactly what she wants, but they're going to bombard you with messaging about toys for your kids, or shouldn't you be in touch with your brother?'
Those persuasive messages can tempt you to buy more than you originally intended.
Tip: If you go to the store, be laser-focused, Goldsmith says. Otherwise, shop online. You'll avoid the in-store messaging and marketing. Plus, you can compare prices at multiple retailers with the click of a mouse.2. You don't know when to stop
Once you start shopping, it's tough to know when enough is enough. Sure, you already bought your mom a blush pink sweater, but that designer purse in the window would match it perfectly. Maybe you'll just add one more thing
'I think part of the reason why we can't shut our wallets once we start spending on others is spending feels good,' Goldsmith says.
It doesn't help that a lot of people don't put a dollar figure on how much they want to spend on each person, she says. And shopping without a budget can lead to overspending.
Tip: Make a list, make a budget and check them twice. 'Just like Santa Claus, make a list of names, make a list of presents, make a budget for those presents on that list and then stick to it,' Goldsmith says.3. You're focusing on the wrong things
The next culprit? Overemphasizing the material value of the holidays.
Tim Kasser, a professor of psychology at Knox College, has done research on the topic of happiness during the Christmas season.
'We found that the more that people oriented their Christmas season around spending and buying things, actually the lower well-being they experienced at Christmastime,' Kasser says.
Despite this, he says TV, radio and internet advertisements repeat the message that happiness is obtained via shopping and that a good Christmas depends on shopping, a message that consumers hear loud and clear.
Tip: Consider unconventional gifts. Kasser says his family has given nonmonetary presents along with traditional gifts. Think a coupon for your son that says he can skip his veggies at dinner. It's fun, yet frugal.4. You're letting emotion take over
People often overspend because they're trying to handle some type of emotional issue, like a need for love or affection. That's according to Dr. April Lane Benson, a psychologist and author of 'To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop.'
'Let's say you're buying something for someone else,' Benson says. 'You're hoping that you'll get the love and affection because you've now bought them something.'
'Or, you go into a store because you're lonely, and there are salespeople there egging you on and making conversation with you, and you start to feel less lonely.'
The result? You buy more than you need.
Tip: Before you make any purchases this holiday season (or anytime, really), Benson recommends stopping and asking yourself a series of questions:Why am I here?How do I feel?Do I need this?What if I wait?How will I pay for it?Where will I put it?
'What that does is create a delay between the impulse and the action,' Benson says. 'That moment of delay can get us back into gear.'5. You're procrastinating
The final reason your �holiday gifts could run up a hefty tab? You're buying them too late.
'If you're shopping at the last minute, you're definitely going to go over budget,' says Diane McCrohan, an associate professor in the College of Business at Johnson & Wales University.
'You don't have the selection and you don't have the time that you need. Like if you're shopping online, you're not going to have the time, and you're going to end up spending more on shipping.'
Tip: Shop early and, when possible, avoid the last few days before Christmas. McCrohan says those who wait until Christmas Eve hoping for good deals may actually end up spending more. After all, stores know there will be plenty of last-minute shoppers, so there's less incentive to put things on sale.
More From NerdWallet11 Easy, Affordable DIY Holiday Gifts Millennial Money: How to Just Say No to Gift Exchanges New Scoring Could Help Credit-Shy Millennials
Courtney Jespersen is a writer at NerdWallet. Email: email@example.com. Twitter: @CourtneyNerd.
The article Why You May Overspend on the Holidays and How to Stop originally appeared on NerdWallet.


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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
I Ain't No Cartoon Dog
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- AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 8:13 PM
OK...NOW I get it! Artistic Phenomenon! That helps me understand what George is doing. Thank you Wendy. Now if I can get your title straight, I will be so happy. What about, "Artist's Wife is Phenomenal!" Lordy, I hope I spelled all that correctly! LOVE your musings, keep on going!!!ReplyDelete
Thank you Melanie... and thank you Anon-ReplyDelete
Anon, I stole the title from George's painting of the same name (at the top of this post). He came up with it years ago in a fit of frustration inspired by his critics. Not sure if I spelled it correctly either. :)
....unless you're talking about the title "Musings of an Artist's Wife" --- which I came up with on my own, on a whim, 2 years ago, never thinking I'd still be blogging!
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Facebook is on its way to another facelift.
The Palo Alto social networking giant is quietly tweaking its design, so get ready for changes to your Facebook page, not to mention the inevitable debut of a new round of "I hate the new Facebook" pages.
From what's being leaked so far, it seems the changes will be fairly subtle, according to VentureBeat and The Atlantic. The News Feed is heading to the middle of the page, with more room for things like advertisements and the recently unveiled 'Happening Now" feature, where you can track real time updates. Any redesign -- whether they like it or not -- gives users a chance to look at their constantly changing stream with fresh eyes, and this new setup would give advertisers a quicker path to those eyeballs.
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It's been about a year since Facebook did anything major to its page, and now may be the time to shake things up. Talk of a public filing, not to mention a fresh wave of competition from the likes of Google, could give Facebook's management reason to give the 750 million or so users something new to chew on.
As for public reaction, it's always all over the map when Facebook changes something. With that many users, you're bound to get a wide variety of comments, good and bad. If too many users think too much space is being allotted for ads, expect an outcry. If more information, photographs, and updates can scroll by at any moment, expect many of those users to sit back and give change a chance.
After all, Facebook has changed before, and has heard the howling. So far, that many "likes" can't be all that far off the mark.
Scott welcomes change. He's on Twitter @scottbudman


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Two weeks into deliberation over a package of sweeping financial reforms, the Senate has approved major items such as too-big-to-fail authority, Federal Reserve audits and larger capital requirements for banks, but major battles still loom over the powers of a new consumer financial protection agency and regulation of over-the counter derivatives.
Senate Democrats are trying to push through a bill, known as The Wall Street Reform Act, as soon as possible to catch up to the efforts of the House, which approved its version of financial reform late last year.
The President has said he wants to sign a compromise measure into law by Memorial Day weekend, but Congressional sources say sometime closer to the Fourth of July now looks more realistic.
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The day's top national and international news.
Here's a scorecard of major measures in the legislation, which runs well over 1,500 pages, as well as notable amendments.
In Or Out
First and foremost is the creation of new authority for the federal government to intervene in the affairs of struggling financial giants and, if necessary, wind down their business in an orderly fashion to protect the overall financial system.
Senate Banking Chairman Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) has called this the single-most important area of his bill, which covers eight important areas of reform.
Several amendments or changes to the original proposals covering this "too big to fail" issue have been approved and integrated:
- a new government protocol for seizing and dismantling big firms.
- a prohibition of taxpayer funds for bailouts.
- use of the bankruptcy court system where possible.
- elimination of a requirement that banks contribute $50 billion to a pre-paid resolution fund.
Another amendment that would essentially limit the size of commercial banks by creating a firm cap on their share of insured deposits at 10 percent failed to win enough votes.
In a move related to the too-big-to-fail crackdown, an amendment authorizing regular and special retroactive audits of the Fed's balance sheet was approved, addressing Congressional concerns about the central bank's role in the rescue of AIG , Citigroup , Bank of America , Bear Stearns and others.
One area that was barely touched was reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , the two failing mortgage giants taken over by the government in late 2008.
An amendment that would force the government to put them in receivership was defeated, while one that mandates a study of the problem was approved.
The Senate also approved amendments that would require the biggest banks to set aside more capital to boost their stability—capital requirements would rise as firms grow in size or engage in riskier lending practices—and make them pay more for deposit insurance while smaller banks pay less.
Credit agencies were also hit with a reform measure, wherein the government would set up a clearinghouse to match rating agencies on a semi-random basis with debt issuers. (Read more here)
On the consumer side, one key amendment was approved. It would limit fees charged on credit and debit card transactions, building on the new and improved protections under last year's Credit Card Reform Act.
Still To Come
The big battleground in the consumer area is the creation of a powerful regulator to protect consumers from potential abuse by financial services companies, especially in the area of mortgages.
As proposed by Dodd, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, would be an independent agency housed at the Federal Reserve with a presidentially appointed director, rule-making, examination and enforcement powers.
A Republican alternative would make it a council with fewer and lesser powers. In addition, one amendment bound to provoke heated debate would exempt auto companies from its jurisdiction.
Derivatives regulation has already been a divisive issue and will continue to be so when it comes up for consideration, probably in the coming week.
A compromise proposal by Dodd and Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.), chair of the Agriculture Committee—which has overlapping jurisdiction in the area, would force banks to create special subsidiaries for swaps operations with their own capital requirements. Such a measure does not exist in the House bill and Democrats and Republicans alike are divided over it.
Another key component—creating an over-the-counter trading and settlement system—has fairly broad support, but some would like a strong end-user exemption for companies that use derivatives as an operational hedge.
In addition, a somewhat related amendment would essentially make the so-called Volcker rule legal, thus restricting the proprietary trading activities of Wall Street firms, an issue that has flared brightly with the recent allegations about Goldman Sachs . President Obama is a strong supporter of the rule, while the GOP generally opposes it.
Well over 300 amendments to the reform bill have been filed, but most of them won't get to the vote stage. The Democratic leadership is trying to streamline the legislative process to hasten a final vote, as well as preserve as much of the original Dodd version as possible.
Passage is almost assured, especially if the bill contains enough compromise measures to attract the support of a few moderate Republicans, should 60 votes be needed.


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Posted by Dan Arndt
Finally we had a warmer day, and while there was a little wind and the light wasn't perfect, there were certainly a few moments where everything made it all worth while, even the last few weeks of dreary, snowy misery.
We started, and finished, with the show-stealers of the day, and it made it difficult to really have anything match the incredible sight.
While Dad was protecting the young, the mother and babies were well guarded and seemed to be completely unfazed by the presence of 14 people checking out the area.
In the first pond at Carburn Park, we saw quite a bit of evidence of beaver activity, and we did manage to spot a pair of them swimming about, with this one getting close enough for me to photograph.
While we headed south in the earliest start of the season so far, we got lucky with a few birds we hadn't seen before, like the Song Sparrow and Savannah Sparrow, but neither were in any position for me to get photos. Swarmed by low flybys of literally hundreds of Tree Swallows at a time, our eyes were on the sky much of the time, allowing me to spot this distant Rough-legged Hawk circling above the parking lot, most likely rising on thermals to continue his northward migration.
As we neared the parking lot again, and scanned along the river to see what we could see, we were gifted with this beautiful flyby of a male American White Pelican. Awesome.
We headed up along the bank of the river, and while we saw a good number of Franklin's, Ring-billed, and California Gulls, and even bigger numbers of Tree Swallows, but due to the number of boats on the river, the photo opportunities were slim. That all changed once we turned back onto main pathway and reached the second pond. We got really good looks at Red-necked Grebes and a single Common Loon, and I knew that if they stuck around, I'd be back later on with the Swarovski ATX 85 to take some much closer shots.
Our next good views were on the river, one of which was, I think, one of the most surprising of the day. A lone Yellow-headed Blackbird was flocking with a group of European Starlings. For a bird that is almost always seen in cat-tail wetlands, seeing it foraging on the bank of the river was really odd!
Another of the awe-inspiring sights was the Tree Swallows banking, diving, and feeding over the Bow River, and I think we had just as much fun watching them.
We headed back, prepared to call it a day, and had our best views of a pair of Osprey in the distance.
After the rest of the group left, I returned to the bank of the second pond to see what I could see through the scope, and get some better photos of the Red-necked Grebes, Common Loon, and I ended up getting some nice ones of the Great Horned Owls as well!
Thanks for reading!
Next week, we're off to South Glenmore Park, to see what we can see on the Glenmore Reservoir, and maybe luck out with some early arriving warblers and a few more sparrows.
Good birding!


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May 13th 1918
Dear Sister Madaline:
Sorry to see you and John leave me so soon but I suppose it was for the best. We drilled all day today in the dust and wind and hardly enjoyed ourselves as you saw how the wind and dust flies about hear. I had to stop writing for a few minutes as we had our over seas examination. I think I passed aces up. They are issuing passes to town tonight but I don't think that I will go down tonight as I have quite some washing and writing to do before going abroad the transport.
Something funny happened today I went to the base hospital last night and I saw the doctors operating on two young fellows one for appendicites and the other fellow for broken ribs. I had a fellow friend that is attached to the base. It was through him that I went their to see it. It sure was a sad case but from what the doctor told me the boys never felt it while during the operation and after. I wrote a letter to Father Himmelreicher last night.
Must close now dear sister. Will write you again tomorrow.
Your Brother
Your visit made a new man of me. Am feeling fine.
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To protect the wizarding world from the Dark Arts and those who practice them
An Auror is a member of an elite unit of highly-trained, specialist officers within the Department of Magical Law Enforcement of the Ministry of Magic trained to investigate crimes related to the Dark Arts, and apprehend or detain Dark wizards and witches. Auror training is very difficult and intensive, so there are few qualified applicants. According to Minerva McGonagall, no Auror had been taken on for three years prior to 1995, though Nymphadora Tonks stated that she qualified the year before, meaning she was probably one of the last candidates taken on. The head of the Auror Office as of 2007 was Harry Potter.
Auror headquarters are located on Level Two of the Ministry of Magic. It consists of a series of open cubicles, each Auror being given a place to work. Pictures of known Dark wizards, maps, clippings from the Daily Prophet, and various other things line the cubicles.
It is incredibly difficult to fulfil the requirements of Auror training, let alone to pass the training with high marks. Applicants must first have excellent academic credentials before they are accepted into a rigorous training program. To be accepted, one has to have a minimum of five N.E.W.T.s in challenging subjects, highly recommended are Potions, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Transfiguration, Herbology, and Charms and no grade lower than "Exceeds Expectations" in any of these subjects. Then, prospective Aurors are required to undergo a stringent series of character and aptitude tests to show they react well under pressure. These test range from physical appearance transformation to stealth tests. As mentioned by Tonks in the Order Of The Phoenix, she stated to Harry that she passed without any difficulties on the transformation test, but nearly failed the stealth tests. According to Dolores Umbridge, the Ministry also looks into the criminal records of the applicants, and those without a clean one will not make it through. It is not known if Herbology is required, though it is possible as Harry continued to take it to the N.E.W.T. level.
If accepted into Auror training, applicants are then required to train extensively in advanced magical combat and other elements of practical defence, as well as, presumably, methods of criminal investigation. Two of the disciplines included are "Concealment and Disguise" and "Stealth and Tracking". Training lasts for three years.
The job is seen as glamourous by some, as there is a great deal of danger involved and it is extremely difficult to join the ranks of the Aurors. Harry Potter became increasingly interested in becoming an Auror as his schooling came to an end, since he has had to fight against Dark Wizards his whole life.
Annoyed by Dolores Umbridge's insistence that Harry would never become an Auror during the 1995–1996 school year, Professor Minerva McGonagall declared that she will give him whatever assistance, coaching, and tutoring he required in order to become one. Luna Lovegood, however, told him she did not think he should be an Auror, as, according to her, the Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, working to bring down the Ministry from within using a combination of Dark magic and gum disease.
Though Auror training is very taxing, and means an additional three years of studying even after graduation from school, they seem to be very well respected in the wizarding community, and the higher members are potential candidates for Minister for Magic. For example, Rufus Scrimgeour was a leader for the auror office, but replaced Fudge after the call of his resignition.
The requirements for applicants into becoming Aurors were temporarily relaxed following the end of the Second Wizarding War. With many Aurors destroyed by Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters, and the need to restrengthen the Auror Department to combat the remaining Death Eaters, the new Minister for Magic and former Auror Kingsley Shacklebolt permitted any participant in the Battle of Hogwarts to begin Auror training if they were interested, on the grounds that having fought and survived in such a battle and not changing sides against such odds more than satisfied the character and skill requirements. At least some of these recruits, including Harry Potter, Neville Longbottom and Ron Weasley, did not achieve any N.E.W.T.s (they had not attended their final year at Hogwarts). Aurors are also used to guard high profile targets such as Harry Potter, the Prime Minister of Muggles, the Minister for Magic, and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The First and Second Wizarding WarsEdit
In the war during Lord Voldemort's first rise to power, Aurors were authorised to use the Unforgivable Curses on suspected Death Eaters and criminals. This means that they were given the licence to kill, coerce, and torture. It is unknown if, following the return of Lord Voldemort, this power was re-issued in the second war.
Captured criminals are generally handed over to the authorities upon capture. It is not uncommon for criminals to resist arrest; some choose to fight to the death rather than let themselves be captured, such as Death Eater Evan Rosier. The Ministry had enlisted them to protect Harry Potter during the 1996-1997 school term. Prior to this, the Order of the Phoenix had Auror members who were part of the Advance Guard which protected Harry. Rufus Scrimgeour also arranged for the British Prime Minister to have an Auror bodyguard, posing as his secretary, to protect him against the possibility that Lord Voldemort might take control of him to gain access to various Muggle resources at the highest level.
After the return of Voldemort, Rufus Scrimgeour, hitherto the head of the Auror Office, became Minister for Magic, as the wizarding world placed more trust in him as a war leader than his heavily disgraced predecessor, Cornelius Fudge. However, the most famous Auror in recent times is Alastor Moody, who came out of his retirement to teach Defence Against the Dark Arts, and was a long time member of the Order of the Phoenix, but ultimately died in battle. Most of the other Aurors have followed Voldemort's regime when he took over the Ministry, due to them being blindly loyal to the Ministry, and Voldemort acting discreetly to prevent potential mutiny. Other Aurors, such as Kingsley Shacklebolt and Nymphadora Tonks, continued to fight against the Death Eaters, which led to Tonks' death, but after the war ended, Shacklebolt became the new Minister for Magic.
Known AurorsEdit
Heads of the Auror OfficeEdit
- Harry Potter (Head of The Auror Office as of 2007)[1]
- Gawain Robards (formerly)[2]
- Rufus Scrimgeour (retired/deceased - became Minister for Magic in 1996, killed by Death Eaters in 1997)
- Theseus Scamander (Head of the Auror Office in 1927)
- John Dawlish
- Alice Longbottom (mentally incapacitated by the Cruciatus Curse in 1981)
- Frank Longbottom (mentally incapacitated by the Cruciatus Curse in 1981)
- Ronald Weasley
- Neville Longbottom (resigned position to become professor of Herbology at Hogwarts)
- Alastor Moody (retired/deceased - killed by Lord Voldemort in the Battle of the Seven Potters, 1997)
- Proudfoot
- Savage
- Kingsley Shacklebolt (became Minister for Magic in 1998)
- Nymphadora Tonks (deceased - killed by Bellatrix Lestrange during the Battle of Hogwarts, 1998)
- Williamson
- Rufus Scrimgeour (deceased - killed by Voldemort during the Second Wizarding War )
"Auror" may be derived from "aurora", meaning "the dawn", from the Latin word "aurum", meaning "gold", or from the Hebrew word "Arur" (ארור), meaning someone who is cursed.
Most likely, however, it is derived from the Latin word for ear, 'auris' and the related adjective, 'aural'. Since aurors are detectives (among other policing and justicial roles), they are those who listen for and receive information.
Behind the scenesEdit
- Aurors can easily be comparable to elite Muggle national law enforcement officials, intelligence operatives, or military units such as the MI5, MI6 etc. Some require excellent academic credentials (but not all), have an exhausting selection process to weed out the weak, undergo extensive advance training (sometimes up to a year or two to be operationally ready in the field), and are employed for the most dangerous missions/criminals.
- Harry Potter is the youngest Auror in history as being 17 when taking the job, and also the youngest Head Auror at 27. As he was a normal Auror for nine years and then Head Auror (2017) for ten years, but it is unknown when he will retire.
- Harry's goal to be an Auror is not mentioned in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The Career Advice scene is omitted.
- In the films, Aurors tend to wear brown trench coats, possibly as a uniform. Kingsley Shacklebolt is the only Auror seen on-duty without one.
See alsoEdit
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First identified as Auror)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book (Mentioned on a poster included as an extra)
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Gay Travels in the Muslim World is a collection of essays by Muslims and non-Muslims edited by Michael Luongo
Gay Travels in the Muslim World: An Interview With Michael Luongo
By Kylie Jelley
Travel writer and photographer Michael Luongo, author of Gay Travels in the Muslim World, has been to more than 80 countries and all seven continents. Luongo is an avid traveler and has traveled extensively all throughout the Asia and the Middle East.
He has visited Afghanistan three times and has even been through Osama Bin Laden's caves.
Gay Travels in the Muslim World is a collection of essays by gay Muslim men and non-Muslim men.
I had the opportunity to talk with Michael Luongo and discuss his book, and his experiences as a gay traveler throughout the East:
KJ: Based on your travels how do you feel gay men are received by the Muslim world?
ML: Homosexuality itself is not a problem in most countries. However, ugly clashes form when it takes on a political role. In Egypt the government has a history of targeting gay men, for example the Cairo 52. [52 men were arrested by the government on a Nile barge last year.]
With a rise in religious insurgency, governments need to appear religious, and they do this by targeting homosexuality. In Jordan, Turkey and Egypt, gay rights have existed in exile, while in Iran and Iraq visibility has existed for years. Homosexuality is not a problem in itself; it's when it becomes political.
KJ: How do the two cultures Western vs. Eastern (Muslim) compare?
ML: In hospitality, foreigners are extremely welcomed in Muslim countries. It's part of the desert religion. To welcome strangers is the only way to survive in the extreme conditions.
Sometimes I am openly gay, other times it is suggested or figured out. There are times when I don't bring it up with government officials.
But homophobia is sometimes more experienced in the United States. It's all situational. In a discussion with a government official in Kandahar, which is known as a gay city, the official himself was gay but the conversation turned homophobic. These things come up easily in jokes.
KJ: You touched on how gay costumes are prevalent in the society, but not labeled. Does this mean gay travelers should be more discrete about their orientation while in these areas or is it alright to show affection to a partner.
ML: I think some of this depends. I will tell you that if you look like someone of the culture, you can do more things of the culture.
For instance, my darker Mediterranean looks mean I can pass as Arabic. That means I can hold hands with someone. If you're a blond blue-eyed American, I would say no.
What I sometimes find also is that being a man of a certain age, late 30's, and unmarried, people figure things out.
So without saying I am gay always, the conversation can become, "Well I am unmarried, have no girlfriend, not all men need a wife," things like that which clue people in, albeit indirectly.
Still, you would be amazed how well many people in these countries can tell someone is gay, which is not always a bad thing.
As for affection, men tend to show affection in these countries in a way Westerners do not. You can to a degree sense some of this, but still men showing each other affection – holding hands, hugging, kissing, in no way indicates a local is gay.
It seems counter intuitive, doesn't it? Yet this open affection means that you can be gay in the culture and hide in the open as well. You also have to understand that with gender separation, there is a space for male sexual behavior. The homosocial can slide into the homosexual within this context.
Sharia law, also based on witnesses, has within it the allowance for behaviors which might be immoral if publicly stated, but if they occur without witnesses, they never occurred at all by law. It is for this reason that you find privately all kinds of behaviors are tolerated, but would never be publicly discussed.
Thus you can hint at things which lead to something and talk around an issue. So the identity of the behavior in the Western sense, is what leads to the clash; it is out of context with the culture.
KJ: What types of discussions have you had about sexuality with people from the Muslim world?
ML: Things have run the full gamut, from discrete conversations, to conversations about gay pride parades. Again, as I discussed earlier, people are more clued in on these things than you imagine.
Remember the world watches gay weddings in San Francisco? I had some fascinating conversations about gay marriage in Afghanistan in 2004. But each place is different.
KJ:Did you experience any hostility?
ML: I wouldn't say hostility, sometimes people thinks its funny. Some male western journalists feel the need to be macho, and say things like, "A fag doesn't belong in a war zone." Men come into war zones with the thought that they are super macho.
Each place is different, and if you can have a conversation within the context of the culture, then you're fine. That said, I have been in discussions where there are lots of gay jokes, and you get a sense not to talk about things.
At the same time, you have to wonder why someone is bringing something up, even if as a joke. In Kandahar, in Afghanistan, the former headquarters city of the Taliban, I went to view the walls that the Taliban pushed on women accused of adultery and men accused of sodomy.
When the man taking me around realized why I was interested in the walls, he began to deny that the events happened where they did. I don't think it was homophobia per se, but that he just didn't want to have Taliban sites become tourist sites. But it was an interesting, vulnerable point in the conversation, in such a remote, dangerous area.
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Kohl's announced Thursday it will keep most of its stores open around-the-clock for nearly five days leading up to Christmas.
For shoppers who fear they're running out of hours this holiday season, Kohl's is offering a solution -- a nonstop last-minute marathon. It will be keeping its stores open for four-and-a-half days and nights leading up to Christmas.
"That's insane. Who's going to come here in the middle of the night?" shopper Amber Miller said.
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"If they're willing to keep their doors open people, trust me, they are going to come in here -- rain, sleet or snow, trust me," said Yakee Banks of Milwaukee.
Marquette University Marketing Professor Felicia Miller said stores are trying to make up for a shorter shopping season.
"Retailers are panicked that they're not going to get all the sales they can in a shorter period of time," Felicia Miller said.
But as the hours of nonstop shopping tick away and stores try to outdo their competitors, the question for retailers becomes, when does it all stop?
Felicia Miller said she believes it may not stop -- that other stores will follow, and it may be the start of something bigger.
"Next year?" WISN 12 News reporter Kent Wainscott asked.
"It will be from Thanksgiving to Christmas, open nonstop," Felicia Miller said.
And while some shoppers may take issue with the 108-hour store marathon, for retailers, the proof may be in the parking lot.
"How much is too much?" Wainscott asked.
"One hundred and eight hours is too much," Amber Miller said.
"There will be people there. The parking lots will be full," Felicia Miller said.
Most Kohl's stores will be open 24 hours beginning at 6 a.m. Dec. 20 until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve, but two local Kohl's stores -- Bayshore and Brown Deer -- will close at midnight because of local ordinances.


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This is an interesting question that I have always pondered to myself, do I have to marry an atheist? Although I have never dated an atheist (not many) I have always dated non-religious secular people - but none that would call themselves an atheist as they still had a vague belief in god at the minimum. I have always said to myself that I will probably want to marry a Persian - but someone like myself who was raised in America and who is not religious and who definitely does not identify themselves as a Muslim - but I would rather marry an atheist but I don't know how many of them are out there - and why Persian as I have dated mostly non-Persian? A lot of people I have dated have been non-Persian but maybe simply so that my children don't forget who their parents were and subsequently my grandchildren not forgetting who their parents were so that my eventual legacy is passed down through generations...but that is a negotiable point but not put in stone as of yet but it is more of an "ideal" I would like to have....
But to the main point - do you have to eventually marry an atheist or would you marry a non-religious secularist (as I would consider) or even someone more religious? Just interested as to what you would say..
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Marry the person you love, and don't set pre-conditions. Marriage isn't about box-ticking, it's about inter-personal chemistry - the stuff you can't decide in advance. You'll know when you've met the right person - don't sweat it beforehand.
I try to say no, but, in reality...
I find skepticism attractive, and, for the most part, that tends to include atheism.
I don't think you have to marry an Atheist, but it would make things a lot easier between you two since religion is one of those core items that make us who we are. I got married to my wife because I love her and to me that runs deeper than a personal belief. Granted, she is also as Atheist as I am, but even if she wasn't I would still have married her. But then if she wasn't an Atheist then her personality might be different and I might not have fallen in love, but I don't live my life (or ruin it) by dwelling in what ifs, I'll leave that to the theists out there. ^_^
I do not plan to marry because it seems unnatural for humans to be together with only one partner for 50+ years, but that's besides the point.
I think that skepticism and rational thinking are more important than atheism. I'd take a generally skeptical deist over someone who lacks a god belief but likes to go to the woods on the weekend to hunt for ghosts. (Ghosts always hang out in the most inconvenient places, don't they)
go thou, be fruitful, and multiply
Yes! Of course, it's all part of atheist dogma. And you call yourself an non-believer.
Since atheists are underrepresented in the US population, it's very important that their numbers be increased by births. After all, it's much easier to indoctrinate a helpless child than to convert an adult -- even if you use force, an adult may just become a hypocrite to escape harm.
Further it's important to have many atheist children in public schools. Parents can then demand that religion must be forced out of every classroom and only godless science, irreligious logic, and secular mathematics be taught.
But I'm sure that you know all about these issues. Your fellow atheists expect that you will overcome all ideological and cultural obstacles to learn humbly at your wife's feet.
the anti_supernaturalist
I married an atheist. We both cite secular humanism as our philosophy. I have never been happier. I no longer walk on eggshells around my partner hoping they don't get offended when I feel like verbally thrashing a religion lol. Philosophical differences, like anything, when big enough can make it pretty tough to have a serious romantic relationship.
Sometimes you need to let loose!
I would say marry someone who knows that a sentence ends with a period.
Why? Questions are sentences too and they don't end with a period... unless you count the dot underneath the questionmark... it is rather period-like.
I like exclamation points!
I like question marks. One cannot disagree on a question, right..? ;)
As for periods, they are a bloody waste of fucking time


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posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 5:53 pm
Dear Professor/s,
I am trying to fit a Multivariate ordered logit/probit model using Mplus. I have 6 equations (with same 8 variables in each) that I would like to estimated jointly.
Here is a part of the code in Mplus.
y1 on x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8;
y2 on x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8;
y3 on x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8;
y4 on x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8;
y5 on x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8;
y6 on x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8;
Question 1. Will this code estimate the model jointly?
Question 2. Does ML use logit by default? If it does, what kind of reference would you suggest for Multivariate logit models?
Question 3.How can I specify probit option for ML?
Thank you,
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 6:58 am
1. Yes.
2. Yes.
Maddala, G.S. (1983). Limited-dependent and qualitative variables in econometrics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
3. LINK=PROBIT; in the ANALYSIS command.
posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 8:44 pm
Thank you very much! I have run the models. One little confusion has occured. Using WLSMV Mplus reports the cross-equation correlations. However, it does not report those using ML (logit and probit). What can I do to get the cross-equation correlations using ML option?
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 6:45 am
I'm not sure what you mean by cross-equation correlations. Do you mean residual covariances?
posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 5:09 pm
Yes. How can I get residual covariances across equations under ML? Also, how can I compute marginal effects in Mplus for multivariate ordered probit model?
Thank you!
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 6:45 am
You need to use a factor as shown in Example 7.16. Each residual covariance is one dimension of integration.
I think by marginal effects you mean derivatives or elasticities. These are not provided by Mplus.
Rick Sawatzky
posted on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 - 7:26 pm
When specifying an ordered logistic model with categorical explanatory variables, is my interpretation correct that the reported coefficients for the explanatory variables represent the log odds ratios of "0" versus "1" for the dummy-coded explanatory variables (i.e., the reference category for the dummy-coded explanatory variable is "1")? The signs of the coefficients are opposite from what I would expect if the reference category were "0" for the explanatory variables.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 10:51 am
No, the reference category for the 0/1 x variable is 0 like in regular regression on a dummy variable. Perhaps there is another reason for the sign change.
Kyle Stiegert
posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - 6:20 am
The problem I am working on involves correlated ordinal responses to numerous survey questions. All the survey questions are driving toward a similar theme (effectiveness of technical assistance) but they ask about various skills and services the TA provided. It appears multivariate ordered probit or logit is one way to proceed.
The above setup by Armen looks very user-friendly. Will Mplus use markov-chain monte carlo simulation to maximize the likelihood function. How can I read more on what mplus is doing in the background?
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - 9:02 am
Mplus does not do Bayesian estimation using Markov-Chain Monte Carlo. For ordinal responses, probit regression is available using a weighted least squares estimator or a maximum likelihood estimator and logistic regression is available using a maximum likelihood estimator. See the technical appendices on the website for further details.
Sarah Ryan
posted on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 11:50 am
Linda stated, in 2006:
"I think by marginal effects you mean derivatives or elasticities. These are not provided by Mplus."
Is this still the case? A reviewer is asking for average marginal effects (my work is based on a structural regression model using WLSMV).
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 6:14 pm
There have been no changes in this regard.
Sindra Sharma-Khushal
posted on Monday, January 27, 2014 - 7:07 am
I have a control and treatment group with multiple binary outcomes and a mix of categorical and continuous IVs. I was hoping to run a multivariate probit and have specified the following code:
GROUPING IS Trmt (1 = CLIMATE 2 = CONTROL);
CATEGORICAL ARE y1 y2;
y1 y2 ON x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6;
'x1-x3 are categorical'
Am I on the right track?
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Monday, January 27, 2014 - 9:00 am
It looks that way. If x1, x2, or x3 has three or more unordered categories, you need to create a set of dummy variable.
Sindra Sharma-Khushal
posted on Monday, January 27, 2014 - 10:51 am
Thank you
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I have opened Stackoverflow in 3 diffrent browsers (Chrome, FireFox, IE 9) and all return diffrent results, but all cut-off elements on the right side. I have surrounded the areas with a red border.
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(CNN) -- News that President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel are voluntarily surrendering a portion of their paychecks in a show of unity with furloughed federal workers has prompted other Cabinet officials to take similar steps.
The pay cuts come a month after mandatory across-the-board spending cuts went into effect after the White House and lawmakers couldn't agree on a deal to cut the federal deficit. As a result, some federal workers will endure forced days off, which means lower pay.
Obama will donate 5 percent of his salary - which is set by law at $400,000 - in monthly installments, an administration official said earlier this week.
The hit won't likely make a large dent in Obama's personal budget, however. The Center for Responsive Politics estimates his net worth to be somewhere between $2.8 million and $11.8 million, largely from book sales.
Secretary of State John Kerry pledged to donate 5 percent of his government salary to a charity that benefits employees of the State Department, though a specific organization had not been chosen yet. Kerry is one of the wealthiest government officials in Washington, with a net worth of more than $200 million. Hagel, who earns $199,700 annually, will write a check to the Treasury for up to 14 days of salary, according to Pentagon press secretary George Little.
Vice President Joe Biden has not yet seen his salary shrink. His office told CNN Friday he will take a pay cut if his staff is affected by the forced budget cuts.
"The vice president is committed to sharing the burden of the sequester with his staff," said a Biden spokesperson.
Biden's annual salary is $230,700, and his net worth is estimated at $337,000.
The White House has not yet announced plans for furloughs of the vice president's staff, though it did say earlier this week that nearly 500 furlough notices have gone out to administration employees.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will also give 5 percent of her salary to foundations that benefit employees of her agency, an official with the department said.
Jack Lew, the Treasury secretary, will contribute an unspecified amount of his paycheck to nonprofits that support families and programs that have been affected by the forced spending cuts.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan, whose agency has not yet implemented any furloughs, won't take a pay cut, though a spokesman left open the possibility that could change if furloughs do come to the Department of Education.
Attorney General Eric Holder said in a radio interview Thursday he would volunteer to cut his salary if Justice Department employees are furloughed, which hasn't happened yet. Later the department said that a pay cut would amount to 14 days of pay.
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Governor Patrick helped launch the new fully electric transit bus fleet, comprising six Proterra plug-in, all-electric buses at the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA). This is the first time a transit system in the northeast has added a fleet of fully electric transit buses to its diesel fleet, and the WRTA Proterra fleet is …Continue Reading Worcester's "Wicked Cool Modern Buses"
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Most Americans will probably never make it to the breathtaking mountain skyline surrounding Teheran. No worries--- go to Scottsdale where the red rocks of Camelback Mountain are always in your vista.
Camelback, so named because it looks like a camel crouching down for a rider to mount, becomes an orientation point in Scottsdale much as Lake Michigan gives bearings to those visiting Chicago or the Pacific is a guidepost in California.
From sunrise to sunset you are able to hike or bike granite trail, although it is quite difficult to imagine a biker on most of the Echo Canyon Trail.
(The other trail is called the Cholla trailhead.)
The wind and water etches on the red sandstone makes for wonderful views along the path.
A beginner hiker could start out on this path but will eventually see daunting steps with handrails ahead . These steeper inclines actually require far more dexterity going down.
Be forewarned!
There are many athletic hikers who seem to do this trail often who are bounding past the newbies. The path is always wide enough to accommodate hikers of all fitness and dexterity levels passing each other.
From Camelback you'll see Scottsdale and Phoenix. Locals may think of it as a great place to catch a sunset but you need to be out of the park by the time the sun goes down. Travelers to the area who are less familiar with the terrain would likely do better going at other hours.
For morning people, this is an invigorating hike at sunrise.
Visit the Camelback Mountain website for more information.
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University of Vermont
Rev. Daniel Haskel (1821 - 1824)
On November 21, 1821, the corporation turned to one of its own members, the Reverend Daniel Haskel, to be the university's third president. Daniel Haskel was born in Preston, Connecticut, in June 1784, and he graduated from Yale in 1802. After studying theology at Princeton and preaching in various parishes in Connecticut, he accepted the pastorate of the First Calvinistic Congregational Society in Burlington in 1810 and was appointed a member of the university corporation in 1816.
It was Haskel's misfortune to serve as president during a period of extreme trial and tribulation. Just prior to his appointment, during the autumn of 1821, notice was given that instruction would be indefinitely suspended after the close of that term. At this point, the university was saved by Arthur L. Porter, an energetic young professor of chemistry and pharmacy. At a remarkable meeting which the students called to divide up the library of the literary society, Porter charged that such action would constitute an act of treason in the realm of letters.He then outlined methods by which the threatened collapse could be averted, and a committee was appointed to carry out a plan of reorganization.
During this same period, a group of Burlington physicians, led by Dr. John Pomeroy, Dr. William Paddock, and Dr. Nathan Smith, banded together to create the first UVM medical college. As a result, during his first two years in office, President Haskel not only managed to keep the university open but even increased the student body from twenty-two to seventy students, including the first class of medical students who graduated in 1823.
However, the university's financial problems were becoming increasingly more difficult when a bleak situation turned into utter disaster. On May 27, 1824, a fire destroyed the entire College Edifice, including the library and all of the scientific apparatus. President Haskel suffered a mental breakdown as a result of this shock. He severed his relationship with the university and moved to Brooklyn, New York, where his health gradually improved and he was able to engage in occasional scholarly work before he died on August 9, 1848.
Once again it appeared that the university was on the brink of destruction, but once again this proved not to be the case. At a meeting on June 1, 1824, at Mr. Gould's Hotel in Burlington, the corporation bravely voted that measures should be immediately taken to erect suitable college buildings, and to raise the necessary funds for that purpose.
By this time, Burlington had become more prosperous as a result of lumbering, boat building, and small manufacturing operations, and its population had grown to 2,500 people, who were once more prepared to come to the rescue of the university. In August 1824, a committee representing the citizens of Burlington announced that the sum of $8,362 had been subscribed for rebuilding a new college edifice on lands in front and north of the original Old Mill.Thanks to this display of generosity, The University of Vermont was literally about to rise from the ashes.
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Lorene Wolman granted wish from Twilight Wish Foundation
"Celebrating seniors and making dreams come true" is the mission of a non-profit organization called "Twilight Wish," that just fulfilled a life-long desire of Mexico resident Lorene Wolman.
Wolman, 70, is a Columbia native who moved to Mexico 4-5 years ago, after losing her job. She had no savings and had to rely on public housing to get back on her feet.
Her life since then has taken a turn for the better, and seems to be getting better each day.
Wolman has always wanted to travel by train, but due to the expense, she never had the opportunity. Her wish to travel by train to visit her daughter and granddaughter in Denver, Colo., will be granted on Mother's Day weekend, thanks to the Twilight Wish Foundation.
"I have never been on a train and I do so love them," Wolman said. "I think I could sleep so well in a berth compartment listening to the click-clack of the rails. Oh, it's going to be wonderful."
Wolman learned about the Twilight Wish Foundation through an AARP brochure, and decided to submit an application for consideration. That was two years ago. So when she received notification this past February that her wish had been granted, Wolman said she was almost speechless.
Wolman departs from Missouri today, will arrive in Colorado later this evening, and then return to Missouri on May 14. During her stay in Colorado, the foundation is also paying for her hotel accommodations.
"Out of the blue they called and asked me if I still wanted to go on a train ride. I couldn't believe it was true. It had been so long that I figured my wish was too expensive, and they had chosen not to grant it. It had been so long, I almost forgot about it," Wolman said.
"I don't know who established it or the history of the organization, but whoever does it, it is a godsend, because oftentimes seniors are forgotten and overlooked. But this foundation makes you feel really special," she added.
Twilight Wish Foundation is a national nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is to honor and enrich the lives of deserving elders through wish granting celebrations that connect generations. Since its founding in 2003, Twilight Wish has granted more than 1,875 individual wishes to seniors throughout the U.S. Twilight Wish grants wishes to seniors who are over 68 years old and have an income of less than 200 percent of poverty level or who would like to help make a senior's heartfelt wish or lifelong dream come true, visit www.twilightwish.org or call 215-230-8777, ext. 104.
Wolman is the first Missouri resident to be granted a wish through the Twilight Wish Foundation. TWF officials told The Mexico Ledger that her wish is being granted thanks to the generosity of several donors.
"To them, I say thank you, thank you, thank you," Wolman said, smiling from ear to ear. "This will probably be my last vacation, and the Wish Foundation is making it one I will never forget.
Aside from taking a great train ride and spending time with her daughter, Wolman said she will also get to spend time with her granddaughter, who is graduating high school later this month. It's all so wonderful," she said.
"This is such a tremendous opportunity, and I can't say enough good things about the Twilight Wish Foundation – except that I am truly grateful for what they do, and that I'm really looking forward to my trip," Wolman said.


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Piling on is one of those things you're supposed to know when you see it.
Some of us argued that's what the NCAA did back in July, when it knee-capped Penn State's program for years to come with scholarship losses and a bowl ban, then instructed the university to fork over $60 million besides. On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett joined the chorus with a lawsuit seeking to have the sanctions thrown out.
Essentially, he asked a federal court to make the NCAA take its foot off Penn State's neck, because the football team needs to get back to making the kind of money it did not too long ago for the school, the surrounding communities and a state that needs every job. Corbett's staff even included the phrase ``pile on'' on page 19 of the 43-page lawsuit, in case the judges missed the point. Cold as that sounds considering the crimes involved, it also sounds reasonable - so long as those same people honor the commitment to fight child abuse they made when the Jerry Sandusky scandal was white-hot.
Many other people, of course, thought the NCAA wasn't harsh enough. So just to be clear: No one is in favor of abusing children.
But determining the punishment for covering up an actual crime - for what a few men in high places at Penn State did, instead of what they should have done - is still a matter for the courts, not the NCAA. That's where the damages will be decided going forward, and where they had been until the NCAA took a whack. The lawsuit doesn't just guess at why the NCAA and President Mark Emmert overstepped the boundary line; it conveniently summarizes their ``real motives'' on page 4: ``the opportunity to gain leverage in the court of public opinion, boost the reputation and power of the NCAA's president, enhance the competitive position of certain NCAA members, and weaken a fellow competitor.''
Tough as any of those claims are to prove, the commonwealth's lawyers are on the right track. Most of Emmert's previous stabs at reforming the problems he can do something about - Google ``Ohio State and coach Jim Tressel'' or ``Auburn and quarterback Cam Newton'' or ``Miami and agent Nevin Shapiro'' - have been roundly panned. Maybe, like NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in the ``Bountygate'' mess, he couldn't resist a slam-dunk opportunity to look strong. And maybe a few others on the executive committee that rubber-stamped those unprecedented penalties didn't mind seeing Penn State being humbled and weakened. Added up, that looks plausibly enough like a rush to judgment.
One thing is certain. The claim at the center of the lawsuit - that the sanctions add up to a violation of antitrust law - has merit, according to one legal expert contacted by The Associated Press on Wednesday. Besides, the NCAA's record in the courts isn't as good as you might expect for an organization that can wrap itself in the cloak of protecting ``student-athletes' and issues rulings like they were thunderbolts from on high. So it's worth remembering: Even Jerry Tarkanian, the one-time UNLV coach and full-time outlaw, posted a 1-1 career record in court fights with the NCAA.
More relevant to this discussion, though, is a case finally decided in 1984 by the Supreme Court, which wrested control of the TV rights to games from the NCAA and awarded them to many of the same powerhouse programs that later became major players in the BCS cartel - and have banked hundreds of millions since, without the NCAA taking a cut. It's possible, too, that he same restraint-of-trade findings that cost the NCAA in that case might be in play in the Pennsylvania lawsuit.
To be fair, the NCAA has plenty of good lawyers and has won its share of court battles, too. Maybe that's why its first response, in a statement, glossed over a discussion of the legal issues in the case and shamelessly tried to change the subject.
``Not only does this forthcoming lawsuit appear to be without merit, it is an affront to all of the victims in this tragedy - lives that were destroyed by the criminal actions of Jerry Sandusky,'' the organization said in a statement. ``While the innocence that was stolen can never be restored, Penn State has accepted the consequences for its role and the role of its employees and is moving forward. Today's announcement by the Governor is a setback to the University's efforts.''
Since its own house is such a mess, it seems fair to ask whether the NCAA is in any position to decide whether Penn State and the board of trustees who took over in the wake of the Sandusky affair have been sufficiently contrite. They paid $6.5 million for an investigation of what went wrong and how to stop it the next time. They shamed Joe Paterno, then took down his statue, which was more than enough for me. They'll be paying reparations for years, and should. Yet everyone at Penn State was shell-shocked in July that new President Rodney Erickson agreed to waive the school's right to contest the NCAA sanctions, a decision that Corbett, his boss, initially agreed with. That's why Penn State isn't a part of the current lawsuit.
But the state's year-to-year drop in revenues proved to be the final straw. Corbett reversed himself and decided enough is enough. It should be comforting to anyone who wants to see justice done that the matter is in the hands of a real court, instead of the kangaroo court that Emmert and his crew convened at their headquarters in Indianapolis.
Jim Litke is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press. Write to him at jlitke(at)ap.org and follow him at Twitter.com/JimLitke.


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La Liga: Rayo Vallecano 0 Barcelona 4
A Pedro hat-trick sent Barcelona to a 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano at Estadio de Vallecas on Saturday as they maintained their perfect start.
The 26-year-old opened the scoring in the 33rd minute when he knocked in a low cross from Lionel Messi, who was making his 250th La Liga appearance, and although Rayo enjoyed plenty of possession, the champions were clinical.
Pedro added two more similar goals in the second half, tapping in passes from Cesc Fabregas and Neymar, before former Arsenal man Fabregas added a fourth for good measure late on.
Rayo came into the match off the back of a 5-0 hammering by Malaga last weekend and coach Paco Jemez responded by making four changes.
Leonel Galeano, Nacho Martinez, Joaquin Larrivey and Seba Fernandez were all dropped out as Anaitz Arbilla, Johan Mojica, Raul Baena and Alberto Perea took their respective places.
After their UEFA Champions League exploits against Ajax during the week, Barca also made four changes.
Dani Alves, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Alexis Sanchez all missed out, but coach Gerardo Martino had the luxury of being able to recall Martin Montoya, Xavi, Alex Song and Pedro.
The opening 10 minutes saw both sides create excellent chances, as Perea first headed straight at Victor Valdes, while Neymar had an effort blocked just in front of goal.
Barca, though, were clearly on top and they eventually made the most of their domination just after the half-hour mark.
Messi, who had been relatively quiet to that point, played a pass into the area for Pedro and the wide man opened up his body and placed a shot into the bottom corner.
The visitors' hard work was nearly undone three minutes later when Adriano brought Roberto Trashorras down in the penalty area, but the former Barcelona youth player's spot-kick was pushed away by Valdes.
Any threat of a Rayo upset was effectively extinguished just two minutes into the second half as Barcelona doubled their lead.
Fabregas exploited space between Tito and Arbilla down the left before squaring a ball into the danger area, which Pedro knocked into the roof of the net.
Rayo were afforded their fair share of possession, but Barcelona were the only side who looked like adding to the scoreline, as Messi found himself denied at the near post by goalkeeper Ruben.
And Martino's side put the result beyond doubt with 18 minutes remaining as Pedro completed his hat-trick in the simplest fashion, Neymar gliding past his marker and playing a square pass for the Spain international to tap in.
But there was still time for things to get even better for the visitors, as Fabregas received a pass from Xavi on the edge of the area before curling a low shot into the bottom corner to set the seal on the win.
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Britney Spears thrilled the crowd at her Las Vegas show on Monday night by performing with former 'N Sync star Lance Bass.
The pop superstar kicked off her residency at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Sin City on Friday night, and introduced a section of the show during which a male audience member is plucked from the crowd to perform with the star on stage.
TV host Mario Lopez was the lucky guest during the first concert, and on Monday, Spears was surprised to find her longtime friend Bass had been picked for a turn on stage.
Bass, who worked with Spears' ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake in 'N Sync, was pictured grinning as the singer serenaded him and she later thanked him in a post on Twitter, writing, "Lance Bass So so good to see you!! Thank u (sic) for coming tonight," while the former boyband star added, "Thank you for dressing me up as a kitty and spanking me! It's like old times. Xoxo Love ya (sic)!"
Socialite Paris Hilton was also in the audience with her sister Nicky.


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Kate Arrow: Deserted Wood (iPad)
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DescriptionKate Arrow receives an e-mail from her grandfather, an explorer searching for the lost idols of a friendly tribe that saved his life twenty years ago. He forgot the last idol back home, and asks her help to retrieve and bring the artifact to the jungle. Kate finds the statuette, and flies to the place on her private plane following an ancient map. The aircraft stalls and she's left stranded in the wilderness, having to use her wits to reach the secluded village.
Kate Arrow: Deserted Wood is a point-and-click adventure and hidden object game. The main objective is to gather a series of inventory items and use them on specific places to solve puzzles. The hidden object scenes can be accessed by clicking on the sparkling areas found on some locations. They take place on a separate screen, where the goal is to find and click on all the objects listed at the bottom. The hint button at the left corner shows the position of one of the required items when activated, but takes some time to recharge after use. A new inventory object is received after completing one of these seek-and-find challenges.
The inventory tray sits at the bottom, sliding up to reveal its contents when the cursor is hovering over it, and automatically receding down when the mouse pointer is moved away. The stored objects have to be dragged and dropped from it to an appropriate and logical portion of the scenery to perform all the required actions and complete the pending tasks. At certain points, the player has to solve mini-games by manipulating a mechanism of some sort to open safes, set a series of gears in sequence, reassemble jigsaw puzzles and finish other similar challenges.
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- "Kate Arrow: Gefahr im Dschungel " -- German title
- "Kate Arrow: Deserted Wood HD" -- iPad title
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Quasi-Autonomous Non-Governmental Organization. An organization, which itself is not part of the government, to which the government has given a large degree of power, as a regulator or in another capacity. A prominent example is the Water Services Regulation Authority, which regulates sewage in the UK, among other things. However, it is not part of the government. The term is most common in the British Isles.


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Sand Trucker With Sand Power Plate
Brand new release!
Sand trucker cap featuring our new "Power Plate design" in Sand outline.
Our popular and in demand caps will always have you looking your best.
Free UK Delivery on orders over £60
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All caps are fully adjustable.
Relatively slim fitting but "true to size" with some stretch. If you like fitted tees, select your most commonly worn size. If you prefer a more relaxed fit, you may want to size up. Models are wearing Medium because they prefer a slim fit, but Large would also fit them great with a little extra room.
Shorts have a slightly elasticated waist plus drawstrings so are quite flexible.
As a guide:
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All items have a 14 day hassle-free returns period (tags must remain attached), so feel free to try on at home.


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The 2020 GMC Yukon makes a powerful impression with its confident lines and aerodynamic proportions. Bold exterior styling cues, GMC signature lighting and refined details give the Yukon an unmistakable presence on the road, or in your driveway.
*The displayed color options are for illustrative purposes and do not indicate the full range of options. To know more, about the complete range of color options please check with your local dealer.
The 2020 Yukon full-size SUV's exterior exudes style and confidence from first impression to lasting glance, with highlights that include:
Meet the 2020 GMC Yukon. Its spacious interior offers three rows of seating that can accommodate up to nine passengers. With its bold styling, premium materials, and inspiring capability, Yukon creates a new standard in full-size utility.
The 2020 Yukon full-size SUV interior offers a perfect blend of craftsmanship, comfort and functionality. The proof is in the details, including:
The unparalleled driving experience of the Yukon stems from its strikingly quiet cabin. GMC engineers concentrated on every aspect of the vehicle, with innovations that include:
The Yukon full-size SUV delivers on your need for unparalleled comfort, as well as the flexibility to accommodate passengers, cargo or both. Features include:
Setting the new standard for large SUVs means engineering technology and infotainment innovations that let you stay conveniently connected and in control.
An intuitive high-definition 8-in. diagonal colour touch-screen with GMC Infotainment System is your command centre for all your infotainment options. Features include:
In addition to IntelliLink, Yukon is equipped with a premium audio system and multiple infotainment options to keep all your occupants entertained.
Yukon's user-friendly instrument cluster allows for control of what information can be displayed, including:
The 2020 GMC Yukon features technologies purposefully engineered with your comfort and well-being in mind. Standard and optional features include:
Yukon offers a full suite of Driver Alert and active safety technologies that rely on a sophisticated network of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors to help prepare you for the unexpected. For added peace of mind, Yukon features air bags7 8 from the front to third rows, plus GM-exclusive StabiliTrak® technology to help you maintain control.
Standard safety features on the Yukon SLT pairs intelligent technology with driver-centric engineering to help keep you safer on the road, and include:
The innovative Safety Alert Seat available in the Yukon vibrates to alert you to potential hazards. When one of the Driver Alert technologies (for example, Lane Departure Warning6) triggers an alert, the Safety Alert Seat vibrates on the left or right bolster, depending on the direction of the potential hazard.
Yukon protects you in the event of a collision with features engineered to give you greater peace of mind. These include:
The 2020 Yukon features EcoTec V-8 engine. It combines innovative new technologies with more than 50 years of proven GM small-block performance to let you go where you want and tailor what you want with control and confidence.
Yukon's EcoTec V-8 engine delivers improved horsepower, torque, and fuel economy1. Features include:
Hill Start Assist technology detects when your Yukon is on an incline and in danger of rolling backward. When engaged, it holds the brakes for about two seconds or until the gas pedal is pressed, preventing rollback. This feature is particularly effective when towing, giving the driver time to switch from the brake pedal to the gas pedal without rolling.
The 2020 Yukon is engineered to deliver a refined, solid and smooth drive. The result is secure handling, better responsiveness and a quiet cabin.
Features include:
GMC reserves the right to change the specifications and colors of any models and items shown on this website at any time. It is important to check with your local GMC Dealer for the latest information on models available for order in your market.
*Prices shown here are for the base trims respectively without any dealer added packages, offers, equipment or accessories.
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1. Fuel Consumption for RWD 5.3L is 10.2 KM/L and 4WD 5.3L is 9.8 KM/L.
2. Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple and Apple's terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible smartphone and data plan rates apply.
3. Visit gm.com/bluetooth to see which phones are compatible with each vehicle.
4. Map coverage in the GCC.
5. Not compatible with all devices.
6. Before making a lane change, always check the Side Blind Zone Alert display, check the side and inside rearview mirrors, look over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards and start the turn signal.
7. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child, or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. Air bag inflation can cause severe injury or death to anyone too close to the bag when it deploys. Be sure every occupant is properly restrained. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.