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Tuesday, March 15, 2016
So then this happened . . .
Today, something mind-blowing, something absolutely unprecedented happened. DC's Metro, the second largest subway system in the United States by ridership, announced it was closing at midnight and not opening again until Thursday morning so they can run safety inspections on 600 electric cables throughout the system. There have been two recent incidents involving those cables, one fatal, so rather than tackle the problem piecemeal, Metro decided to go bold. To say the announcement was something of a shock is an understatement.
Tens of thousands of people (maybe more) won't be able to get to work in DC tomorrow, including me. The Office of Personnel Management has graciously allowed us to USE OUR OWN FRICKIN' LEAVE as a punishment for not being physically able to get into work.
Metro is a good system. It was underbuilt from the start and badly planned for the unexpectedly large number of people it carries every day. Plus, it gets funding from Maryland, Virginia, DC and the federal government, none of whom want to spend money on it, so it's chronically underfunded as well, resulting in aging and failing infrastructure. I rely on it every workday and usually it works fine. But its problems won't be solved until a reliable source of funding is established by Congress.
So I'll be here tomorrow, teleworking as best I can. Some of my staff drive into the office so they'll hold down the fort. Work will get done, because that's what we do.
But still. Metro just closing completely. Mind blown.
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- Vol-E said...
Way too many infrastructure issues in this country. Ever been to Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC? Recently read some pieces about it -- the elevators, built in 1895, STILL RUN OFF THE ORIGINAL MOTORS. Nowadays, contractors build a house and it's about as durable as your average doggie domicile. And roads? Let's hope Doc Brown is right, that where we're going, we won't need roads, because they patch 'em and the potholes are back less than 2 years later, even in small- to midsize cities.
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Let it be noted that at a critical moment for the United States and the State of Israel, while Iran continued to enrich uranium and conceal significant parts of its nuclear program from the world, left-wing Jews are urging Congress to drop a bill that would apply new sanctions to Iran, even though those sanctions would only apply if attempts at a diplomatic agreement failed. The National Journal released the text of a Feb. 27 letter by 82 donors to "Democratic Leaders," who include Soros associate and J Street adviser Morton Halperin:
Although success in achieving a final agreement is far from guaranteed, Congress should allow these fragile negotiations to proceed without making threats that could derail them or tying the hands of the negotiators by imposing unrealistic terms for a final agreement.
Iran has made clear that it would view enactment of new US sanctions, even if they did not take effect immediately, and could be suspended under certain conditions, as a violation of the JPA [Joint Plan of Action]. It has publicly stated this would cause it to withdraw from negotiations and resume nuclear activities it has begun to roll back.
Note the appeasement dripping from those paragraphs. Because Iran has made threats about something quite beyond the scope of the interim nuclear agreement signed in Geneva, the U.S. must obey. Note, too, the complete lack of concern by these donors about Iranian pledges to continue nuclear enrichment, which the U.S. would certainly be justified in viewing as a violation of the JPA, if the same logic were applied to both sides.
Let the record show that these left-wing American Jews, who in their eagerness to carry water for President Barack Obama's agenda have effectively appointed themselves emissaries of Iran, are repeating the mistakes of those who, during the Nazi era, opposed any action to defend or rescue the Jews of Europe that might provoke Hitler or that might stir opposition from antisemites at home. "Never again!" means absolutely nothing to them.

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- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: News
- Published: March 20, 2015
- Last Updated: March 24, 2015
Law enforcement responded in full force to a powerful explosion near Road 34 off Highway 26 Thursday morning and closed the main route from Portland to Mount Hood for the entire day to investigate the scene.
Clackamas County Sheriffs were assisted by agents by Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI reported that the blast was caused by material that target shooters use to make exploding targets. The explosion left a 10-foot-wide crater in the Mt. Hood National Forest, just off U.S. 26 in the woods.
The man who caused the explosion and died from it has been identified as Jeffrey Rodger Williams, and the cause of death has been determined a suicide.
Mileposts 45-53 of U.S. 26 were closed in both directions from about 7 am until about 9 pm as bomb squads and agents combed the area for clues. Bomb technicians used a robot to investigate a white vehicle found near milepost 48. The robot opened the car's trunk and removed a backpack.
The white car was registered to a resident at a Northeast Portland apartment complex. Police officers searched the apartment complex on NE Halsey Thursday afternoon, reportedly finding no explosives. The incident appeared to be isolated.
The highway was re-opened at about 9 pm Thursday.
In addition to the FBI and ATF, the explosion also brought responses from the Forest Service, the Oregon State Police, Portland Police Bureau, West Linn, Gresham and Vancouver Police, Hoodland Fire District, American Medical Response and the Oregon Department of Transportation.


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Alex is a bartender at Beaufort Bar at the Savoy in London. He makes two cocktails for us, one with Oloroso Sherry and Vermouth and the second with Rye and Campari.
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Mamelodi Sundowns beat Santos 3-1
Posted: 6 February 2011 Time: 17:45
Mamelodi Sundowns' stand-in coach Ian Gorowa got his tenure off to a winning start as his team beat Santos 3-1 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday.
Gorowa's countryman - Nyasha Mushekwi, was in deadly form early on, netting the opening two goals of the match in a four minute period, while Richard Henyekane scored the other.
Tony Tsabedze got the consolation goal for Santos.
Despite the score-line, it was not one-way traffic with Sundowns putting in a professional and accomplished performance.
The tone was set within 40 seconds as Santos keeper Tshepo Motsoenoeng was forced in to making a double save from Matthew Pattison and Mushekwi.
Santos had their first chance in the sixth minute, through the ever-impressive Erwin Isaacs, who took aim for the top corner from 25 yards, Wayne Sandilands tipped the ball to safety.
Mushekwi got his first in the 16th minute with a superb header, doing really well to beat Wayne Arendse to a corner and power the ball beyond Motsonoeng.
Mushekwi doubled his tally just four minutes later, with his eighth League goal, when he ran onto Pattison's clever through-ball and found the back of the net, using the space between Motsonoeng's legs to get it there.
Santos refused to give up, however, and Isaacs was only a yard over the bar with a sweetly-struck free-kick.
The Cape side kept on fighting and pulled a goal back in the 31st minute when Vuyisile Wana floated up a cross to the back post, where Tony Tsabedze side-footed home.
The first chance of the second half didn't take long to arrive as Lebohang Mokoena curled a shot just over from the edge of the box within a minute of the restart.
Santos had the chance to level matters on the hour mark, but after Wana raced clear of the defence he was unable to hit the net, sending a left-footed shot just wide of the far upright.
Overall though it was the Brazilians who looked slightly more dangerous in attack and a third goal always seemed a possibility, while Santos, despite throwing on several attackers, struggled to breach their opponents' defence.
There was another chance for Mokoena eight minutes from time, but he was unable to curl his left-footed shot inside the far post, going just wide.
Substitute Mabuthi Khenyeza should really have made it 3-1 in the 80th minute.
With Santos pushing for an equaliser, he found himself with plenty of space and time to hit the target, but from 16-yards out right in front of goal he curled the ball wide.
Richard Henyekane netted his first goal in extra time for the club with an easy tap-in after Elias Pelembe's square ball.
HOME: Mamelodi Sundowns
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54 mins - Teko Modise
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73 mins - Mabhuti Khenyeza
AWAY: Santos
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77 mins - Gregory Roelf
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56 mins - Sekou Camara
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Many therapies have been created to help people struggling with emotional and psychological difficulties. With so many therapies available, it can be difficult to find the best fit for your needs and concerns. While there are no guarantees that a specific therapy will work for you, we do know that certain therapies work for many people experiencing a specific type of concern (e.g., depression, anxiety, substance abuse). These types of therapies are termed "evidence-based." An evidence-based therapy is one that has been scientifically investigated and been shown to effectively treat a particular concern or problem. At Portland Psychotherapy, we focus on providing compassionate and evidence-based therapy to help people create purposeful and fulfilling lives.
At Portland Psychotherapy we understand that each person has his or her own unique needs and learning style. We tailor the therapies we use to best fit the needs of our clients and work collaboratively throughout therapy to maximize their results. We also understand that people seeking therapy are more than just their problem or diagnosis. Our providers work from a strengths-based approach and use the gifts and skills of our clients to help them make meaningful changes in their lives.
To give you a sense of the types of therapy that we do at Portland Psychotherapy, here are 6 therapies that we practice at our center and that have been shown by research to be effective:
1. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that examines the interactions among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how these interactions impact people's well-being. Unlike most forms of CBT, ACT does not focus on changing the content of thoughts, but focuses on changing a person's relationship with her thoughts. ACT uses mindfulness practices to help people become aware of and develop an attitude of acceptance and compassion toward painful thoughts and feelings. Additionally, ACT heavily emphasizes the role of values to help people create meaningful lives. Put simply, ACT is about letting go of the struggle with difficult thoughts and feelings in order to pursue a rich and purposeful life guided by your values.
2. Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)
The focus of FAP is the therapist-client relationship, specifically, the use of this relationship to create deep and meaningful changes in how the person relates to self and others. According to FAP, the events that occur in the therapy are powerful opportunities for learning new ways of being with yourself and with others. Through the creation of a close and ethical therapist-client relationship, the client has the chance to receive compassionate feedback on his impact on people, as well as try new, more helpful ways of being in close relationships.
3. Behavioral Activation for Depression (BA)
BA is designed to treat depression. BA focuses on the depressed person's behaviors that keep her stuck in depression. The therapist helps the client examine her triggers for depression-related behaviors, as well as the effects of depressive behavior on her mood and her pursuit of important activities (e.g., attending work). Acting as a coach, the therapist encourages the client to engage in behaviors that disrupt the cycle of depression. Clients who participate in BA learn how to examine the interactions among their behaviors and moods, how to stop the cycle of depression, and how to prevent future depressive episodes.
4. Mindfulness-Based Therapies
Mindfulness-based therapies share the common goal of helping people develop purposeful and non-judgmental awareness of the present moment in order to pursue a better life. A variety of techniques are used to help people cultivate an attitude of acceptance and compassion toward their experiences and themselves. Through mindfulness, people experience new opportunities to choose different ways of acting and being in the world.
5. Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
PE is specifically designed to treat the symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Early in therapy, the client creates a list of situations that are safe, but typically avoided because they cause anxiety. Together with the therapist, the client learns to approach each situation on the list, starting with the easiest ones, and stay in each situation for a specific amount of time. By staying in previously avoided situations, the client develops new skills for handling anxiety, learns how reevaluate their perceptions of danger, and increases their self-confidence. Additionally, PE includes processing the traumatic event by talking about it in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Because approaching avoided situations and reimagining traumatic events can be very difficult, therapists work in a compassionate and collaborative manner to help people achieve success with PE.
6. Behavior Therapy
Behavior therapy helps a person understand how changing his or her behavior can lead to positive changes in his/her life. Often, the focus is on helping the person engage in positive or value-consistent behaviors. The therapist works with the client to examine the barriers to or difficulties in engaging in these types of behaviors. The therapist also teaches the client to analyze his own behavior, as well as the effects his behaviors on mood and other areas of life. This approach tends to be more time-limited and focused on a specific problem that the person is encountering.
If you've been looking for professional therapist in Portland Oregon, look no further!
At Portland Psychotherapy, we are committed to helping people overcome anxiety, depression, and other life problems so that they can live fuller and more meaningful lives.
Our approach is active and focused on our clients' values and specific life situations. Rather than simply helping people to feel better, we help them live better.
We follow the newest developments in the field and even research new treatments, and strive to bring this knowledge to our work with clients well before other clinics.
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November's high school principal's coffee topic is Technology and the Teenager. A student panel will be sharing their experiences with technology inside and outside of school. Parents will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel then have small group discussions with other parents about what they have learned.
We look forward to seeing you next week.
Best regards,
Jacob Hendrickson
Topic: Technology and the Teenager: Student Panel
When: Thursday, November 17 (8:15-9:30)
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Transitioning to cold weather is an undertaking that encompasses changes to different aspects of your lifestyle. To ensure your winter style comes together you also need to make sure to avoid these common beauty pitfalls.
Letting static get the best of your hair: Static tresses are an all too common in winter. Fight high-flying hair by keeping your mane properly moisturized. In a pinch, smooth a little hand cream over your strands, or be prepared and take dryers sheets with you on the go. One pass through your hair with a dryer sheet will eliminate all of that static electricity.
Spending too much time in that hot shower: We know thought of a hot shower is what gets you out of bed on dreary winter morning, but once in the shower remember to keep it short and sweet. Soaking up the hot water can suck all of the moisture out of your skin and hair, leaving you with that dreaded winter dryness.
Sticking with the summer bronzer: Don't get us wrong, we're all for adding warmth to the face, just do it with a flattering shade of blush and let the glow come from your favorite luminizer. If you can't part with the bronzer, at least switch to a shade softer than your go-to from July.
Ditching the waterproof mascara: Remember not to remove your waterproof mascara from rotation, that rather intense winter wind can do a number on your mascara application. To avoid leaving the house with lashes you love and losing the lushness, stick with a waterproof formula.
Moistening lips the wrong way: You want to avoid licking or choosing a bland cream or ointment to moisten your lips in winter. If the lip ointment you use has too many ingredients, it can cause an unnoticeable irritation that actually results in dry, irritated lips, making you feel that you need to apply more balm, which then makes your condition worse.
Upgrade your moisturizer: For a winter skin care regimen you need to choose a richer face cream for night, and if your skin is particularly dry, you may need something with a little more moisture for daytime as well. Just be sure you're not sacrificing SPF for hydration. The sun's rays are peeking through even on the dullest of winter days.
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This week, we're going to give a nod to our friendly technology customer service specialists, otherwise known as "tech support". Some of these may be old, but the principles still apply. Can we blame them for being frustrated and irate when they have to deal with issues like these?
While most current computer accessories are wireless or use bluetooth, there was a time when all computer accessories were attached to the actual machine via wires and cables. Here is an ingenious tech support solution from those simpler times.


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on the first day of Summer (yes, it did take me a lot of time to get this film developed) we decided to go to the beach. so i packed my recently bought Lady Danger lipstick and my camera - and because this is the UK i also packed my hoodie and a scarf - and we headed to Brighton.
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Sotheby's Realty International is a collaboration between realty and auction utilizing a combination of unique and exclusive marketing efforts that provide targeted exposure to coveted and influential audiences. We provide an innovative experience through international exposure like no other company in the market to date. We have a global reach with over 700 offices in 49 countries, providing a brand that is internationally recognized and respected. This gives us a huge advantage when looking at international buyers coming into our market, as well as connecting buyers and sellers globally.
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Swearing and 'Conventional Susceptibilities'
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To stand to at dusk with an entire rifle company in U-formation and hear Sgt. Maj. give orders for tomorrow's live-fire ex., with his machine gun mastery of the amazingly flexible "fuck" (ed, ing, er, less, whit, job, etc.) used as every second word, to describe action, situation, person, place, thing... is pure poetry.ReplyDelete
and that's the bleedin' troof, that is!ReplyDelete
I am reminded of the fate of American writer John Dos Passos WWI novel, Three Soldiers. Dos Passos was in the front line at Verdun and later served in the Army Medical Corps. He experienced the worst of war and saw it as "a vast killing machine...utter damned nonesense - a vast cancer spread by lies and self-seeking malignity on the part of those who don't do the fighting". When it came to telling his story of war, Dos Passos went for reality and used the strong language of soldiers.ReplyDelete
He completed Three Soldiers in 1920 and after 13 rejections finally landed a publisher in George Doran & Co. However, Doran was extremely uncomfortable by many passages using the actual speech of soldiers and insisted that they be cut or tempered into what he believed was more acceptable language - not the "common language of the degenerate" as he called it. Dos Passos made the changes and the book was published in 1921 to commercial success.
Even with the sanitized lanuage, critics, some of whom had served in the war, attempted to shred Dos Passos' achievement,claiming the book was "untrue" and an "insult" to the nation and those who had served. They labeled it a "dastardly denial of the splendid chivalry which carried many a youth to a soldier's death" and a "Textbook and Bible for Slackers and Coward" (a headline in a Chicago newspaper). Unfortunately the original manuscript appears to be lost, a pity because a publisher today might well have welcomed the opportunity to present this intriguing book as Dos Passos intended it.
Old post yet I found this very interesting and savoured the comments, especially the "troof of it"!! Thanks for sharin.ReplyDelete


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I've been using ION gear for a while now and getting on with it really well. It's super well put together and looks spot on too. Here we look at the Zipper knee-pads, E-Lite elbow-pads and the Gat gloves.
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After lots of use, they're comfortable enough to ride in for long rides but with the addition of the zipper, they're also easy to whip on and off as you need. I found them comfy enough to ride in uphill and downhill, so much so that I'd keep them on for most climbs, only quickly taking them off for the longest of climbs.
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- Polythylene – 20%
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The zipper is on the small side and a little fiddly to use initially but easy enough to get the hang of, even with gloves on. Elesticated velcro straps top and bottom help keep things in place.
The SAS-TEC padding offers lots of protection without getting in the way. I took a few knocks in them, nothing too serious thankfully, and both myself and the pads both came away unscathed. The SNUG-LOOP system around the back helps to stop them from moving about during use and works well.
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There's a lot of protection with these, the pad in the elbow itself feels substantial and the padding extends a fair way along the forearm too.
Materials –
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- Nylon – 5%
Features –
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- Snug_Loop Strap
The SAS-TEC padding is mouldable while your riding so you don't really notice it being there, which is a good thing. I've clouted a few trees with them and they certainly seem to do the job they were designed for. Can't grumble with that. Similar to the knee-pads, after a few knocks there's no signs of wear or tear on the elbow-pads, showing they're well put together.
As with the kneepads, the SNUG-LOOP system around the back helps keep these where they should be while you're riding. I've had elbow-pads in the past which constantly need adjusting and putting back in place, ok some of that might bog down to fit but no hassle with these at all.
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|Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - a True Leader
In the spirit of full candor, I will reveal - to those who do not know this about me - my utter admiration for this man. Among my political heroes, Benjamin Netanyahu is in the Top 5. And likely, if I think about it, #1 of all.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, March 3rd, and it will be historic. He is not being well received by those who support the
But I cannot stay silent on my feelings about the speech. I've had debates with those who are against this visit, and I've heard all the points of contention. "It's a political stunt, two weeks before an Israeli election" - that's one.
Here's the thing: even some Israelis don't agree with this speech, and it puts Bibi's re-election at risk. Clearly it is not a political stunt if the odds are against landing on his feet. Clearly his love for his country and his concern for her very existence are more important than his chances at re-election. That pretty much negates the "political stunt" argument.
I've heard it said that the timing was not coincidental. Here's something I wrote in response to that argument:
The timing of this is not devious - it is unfortunate. The deal deadline keeps getting pushed back because the 0bama administration's style is to do exactly that instead of adhere to an actual deadline (see: Syria and red lines drawn in chalk). If they'd stuck to the original deadline, there would be no need for the speech because the deal would be dead. Instead, Iran is calling the shots, the USA is begging them for another chance, desperate to leave some sort of big grand gesture as a legacy for the Clown-in-Chief, and the new deadline is end of March. Netanyahu didn't choose for the stars to align this way. They did because 0bama's minions can't say no (see: bad parenting and "just one more glass of water before bed?"). Blaming Netanyahu for the timing is like blaming James Foley for daring to get his head cut off shortly before 0bama's golf game.
It's true, too: the deadline has been moved by the administration because they want the deal so badly, they don't know how to say "no" to Iran's demands. The cartoon below illustrates this all too clearly.
I've seen Democrats interviewed because they have stated they will boycott the speech. The rumblings of potential boycotting were soft at first. Nancy Pelosi (that paragon of wit and intelligence - yes, my sarcasm is showing) had started the ball rolling when she said she wasn't encouraging a boycott but oh, many people on the Hill have very busy schedules.
What is more important than listening to the visiting leader of America's strongest ally in the Middle East, the ONLY democracy in that region?
Then, the word "boycott" became a shameless self-characterization of what they were doing, and now it seems approximately 50 Dems will walk out or simply not attend.
Many of them are Jewish.
If the Republican representatives have the grace to attend the State of the Union, a yearly lie-fest, then the Democrats should, too, show grace and dignity to a man who may well end up winning the election in 2 weeks, someone with whom they will have to work in the coming years. Burning their bridges tomorrow is not only foolhardy, it is beneath the office they hold. And it is age-inappropriate.
It's been said that the reason this speech is "wrong" is because there was a breach of protocol. The White House wasn't asked, or informed, Netanyahu was just invited by the Speaker. Here's the thing: that happened in 2011 as well. But in that case, the White House had no problem, no complaints, and did not use it as a political football. Why not? Probably because there was a general election coming up and the
There was nothing illegal about the Speaker's invitation. Nothing unconstitutional. And just last month, PM David Cameron visited from the UK and was given carte blanche to phone and meet with Senators in private to promote the Iranian nuke deal.
Double standard much?
Are Democrats and their party leader so worried about breach of protocol that they bristle because the Prime Minister didn't ask "mother may I?" before accepting the invitation appropriately extended to him? Should Emily Post's spirit be invoked when the survival of an entire country is at stake?
Please spare me! Protocol is a convenient, and specious argument put forth by the same administration that blamed an obscure YouTube video for the murders of 4 brave Americans - one a US Ambassador - by terrorists who, I'm sure, never knew the video existed, much less took umbrage with it.
My anger lies with the immaturity of those who are supposed to be representative of their constituents. I would bet most - if not all - of the voters who put these people into office support Israel and would support their reps being in that chamber for that speech. Instead, they're stomping off and playing baby games and showing their true colors.
Why are they so afraid to attend? I even heard Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) state that he'll WATCH it, and read all the pundits afterwards. He just won't be there personally. Why not? Does he believe his body in the seat shows support? Does he not understand how the First Amendment works? If he - and his fellow tantrumites - don't like what the PM has to say, they are free to give interviews ad nauseam to refute PM Netanyahu's words. But it seems they're afraid to show up - do they know something we don't? Have they been threatened by the administration?
There isn't enough room or time for me to list all my grievances with the way this event has been treated. I turn, instead, to the wisdom and humor of Benjamin Netanyahu himself, at the AIPAC conference this morning:
"You know, never has so much been written about a speech that hasn't been given."
I urge those who are on the fence, or have already made up their minds, to be open-minded and turn it on. Or watch it on video when it's posted. Try to see it his way. His country faces an existential threat from a regime that chants - regularly - not only "Death to Israel" but "Death to America". The Iranians want to see Israel annihilated. And if Americans - or Canadians - believe it ends there, they're just fooling themselves.
I am proud of Prime Minister Harper's, and Canada's, unwavering support of Israel, proud that my country stands shoulder-to-shoulder with my spiritual homeland. But I am angered that our closest neighbors are governed by an administration that holds a view that is diametrically opposed to ours. And that so many of them buy into that rhetoric without being critical thinkers and seeing the whole picture.
I will be watching, and I will re-watch as I watched today's AIPAC speech numerous times. Benjamin Netanyahu is the true epitome of a Leader and, as outlined in an article today, is the true Leader of the Free World.


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Welcome to Classy Kids! We own and operate Classy Kids and are also parents of Lawson (age 3) and Lockie (age 1 and a half). We have spent the last few years creating the future vision for Classy Kids. As parents, we are excited about educating the next generation in the most innovate ways. We are so thankful for everything that lead us to this point and for what is coming to this growing company. Each and every person on our team and every family and child that is or has been a part of Classy Kids has made it the magical place it is today.
Kyle and Deanna Rogers
Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team is composed of the school's owners, directors, admissions, business management, and administrative assistants. Our main goal as leaders at Classy Kids is to build a strong, trusting relationship between the families and staff. We find that the children flourish most when the parents are involved, excited and supportive of what we are doing at school.
"Hello Greenville!Oh how you have grown!In my early years I was the proud son of Boyce and Vickie Rogers.My parents founded Classy Kids Child Development Center, Inc. in 1986 when I was just four years old.I guess you could consider me the original classy kid.Since then, I have been a national honors student, a four sport letterman, and finest award winner.I received the Life Scholarship and helped lead a group of highly motivated students in a ground breaking experience where students both lived together and learned together.It was wildly successful and is now in its 17th consecutive year.I am a life member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, the largest and oldest national based fraternity.Since graduating with my Bachelor of Sciences degree, I have become the husband of Mrs. Greater Greenville and father to both Lawson (4) and Lachlan (2).I now oversee and coordinate my other family, Classy Kids.I am enthralled by my job and ownership.I am friend to all, so come see me!"
Deanna Rogers, the vice-president and co-owner of Classy Kids, was born and raised in West Palm Beach, FL before making her way to the Upstate. She is a wife, a mom, an entrepreneur, and a community influencer. Deanna is the current Mrs. Greater Greenville, and she uses this platform to advocate for quality childcare and motivate others to put their best foot forward. Being so involved in the community, Deanna makes it her priority to be a strong woman in leadership and to empower other women to do the same. Her goal is to encourage women in their ability to juggle multiple things and still chase dreams.
When not working, Deanna loves being with her family. She is devoted to investing in the lives of her children and husband, taking the time to be a part of everything they do. Her biggest motivation is her determination to provide a great life for her children. "I stay on a constant mission to create and do big things!"
Brandi is the Corporate Manager for Classy Kids and has worked with the company for 24 years. She wears many hats and has a huge heart for the Classy Kids family. Brandi has an Associates Degree in Management, Marketing and Fashion Merchandising. She holds over 280 hours of continuing education in Childcare Management.
When she's not hard at work, Brandi enjoys spending time with her family and adorable Chocolate Lab, Sammy. Some of her favorite things include going to the beach, cook-outs with friends and Saturdays by the pool. Interior Decorating and event planning are some of her hobbies.
Mary Jo
Mary Jo Albertson holds a dual degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. Mary Jo taught at Southside Christian School in Greenville, SC and also served as the Early Education Assistant Principal before she moved to the Atlanta area where she served as an Elementary Principal. Experience and education is the key to a great facility and Mary Jo has both with 30 years in the education industry. Mary Jo also enjoys researching current curriculum to find the best in the market for Classy Kids children from infants to kindergarten.
Mary Jo is married to Mark, who works at Clemson University, and has 2 daughters, Chloe and Caitlin. She enjoys travel, reading, being with friends and family, and living on a farm, where the adventures are endless.
Nikki Wright is the Assistant Director at our Greer location. Nikkisha holds ECD 101 credentials in Early Childhood Education and has been in the field for 15 years. Nikkisha has been with Classy Kids since the opening of the Greer location and loves working with children and their families. Nikkisha strives to make sure every child leaving the building knows that they are loved each day.
Stephanie Raines is the Director of Classy Kids on Fairview Road. Stephanie has been in the education field for over two decades, nearly one of which has been dedicated to Classy Kids. Stephanie has an extensive educational background and is in the process of receiving additional credentialing in the industry. In her spare time she enjoys bass fishing and spending time with her family. She believes that each child deserves a safe, loving environment where they can flourish and grow.
Jennifer Hawthorne is the Director at Classy Kids on West Georgia Road. She has been the Director at this location for two and a half years. She was previously the Director at another location. Jennifer has 25 years of experience in the Early Childhood field. Currently, Jennifer is enrolled at Greenville Technical College and will graduate with her Certificate in Early Childhood Management in May along with her Associates in Criminal Justice in December. In her spare time Jennifer enjoys spending time with her two daughters, Gracie who is 16 and Anabel who is 7, being actively involved with the Pride of Riverside Marching Band with her oldest daughter, doing anything crafty, and reading. She is very active in the community, volunteering with programs such as Adopt A Cop, SWITCH, Safe Harbor, as well as at her church, Advent United Methodist. Jennifer's favorite thing about being in the Early Childhood Profession is the love that she receives from the children everyday and being able to watch them grow and succeed. She has children from early years of teaching who are now grown and have children of their own.
Jennifer State is one of the Corporate Supervisors at Classy Kids. She is a mother of three who incorporates her love for children in her daily work. She has an eye for detail when it comes to children and their needs. Safety, organization and cleanliness are at the top of her list because she knows that is the cornerstone to a happy and successful learning environment. Jennifer enjoys using her 13 years of experience in design and color to help Classy Kids continue to grow. She helps to inspire and teach the children through visual stimulation by decorating classrooms to awaken the imagination of our children.
Jenna Stroud is the Curriculum Coordinator for Classy Kids Child Development Center, where she brings Learn Through Play curriculum to life. Jenna has over nine years of experience with all ages ranging from six weeks old to twelve years old. Jenna has worked with school-aged children every afternoon since her first day in childcare. She began as a "floater" where she would step in any classroom when needed. She then started as a lead teacher in the infant room before moving to toddler and preschool age as the lead teacher. She then accepted the Kindergarten Lead Teacher position where she incorporated Learn Through Play. She was then offered the position as After School Coordinator and Curriculum Coordinator, where she was able to bring the love of Learn Through Play to life for every age group.
Sarah is the assistant director at Classy Kids on Fairview Road. Sarah has over two decades in the childcare field, and she is the proud parent of three Classy Kids alumni. Sarah has extensive credentials in the area of early childhood education and constantly strives to continue her professional development. As a Classy Kids parent, Sarah knows what it means to cultivate relationships with parents and students alike. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband of 21 years and their families.
Jana Brown is the afternoon manager at Classy Kids on West Georgia Road. She has been with Classy Kids for four years. She obtained her Early Childhood Credential from Greenville Technical College. She enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and learning new things. She recently got married and is pursuing a degree in Human Services. Her goal in life is to help people and families in need.
Brenda is the Assistant Director at Classy Kids on West Georgia Road. She has been an Assistant Director for almost 14 years, and she has 29 years of experience in the childhood development field. In her spare time she loves reading, creating with the Cricut, monogramming, and pretty much anything that has to do with crafting. Brenda also loves being a part of the lives of all the children that she comes into contact with at Classy Kids. One of the things she loves the most is her family. She has been happily married to her husband, Gary, for 37 years. She has two daughters, Ashley and Amber (married to her son-in-law, Tristan), and her grandson Logan. She says that being a grandmother is one of her most favorite things to do!
Our teaching staff is composed of 45 lead and assistant classroom teachers, 8 specialists in the area of music, Spanish, art, creative movement and storytelling, 40 support staff and 5 curriculum specialists.
We know the importance of loving and nurturing children. Infants as young as six weeks old are surrounded with stimulating hands-on play in a room designed for growth and discovery. Educational and developmentally appropriate toys in bright colors and different textures will fascinate your child as they grow and learn.
We focus on the details: soft, varied lighting, custom scents, and high-quality furniture. Your baby will enjoy each day filled with singing, reading, playing and resting in our state-of-the-art facility.
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I find it particularly fun to look back on my life and trace the twists and turns that bring us in contact with persons and opportunities. Our guest blogger today is one of those winding roads that always makes me smile, and though we have never met face to face, I am quite pleased and proud to be sharing our blog space with this special friend from LA. I invite you to read her story, leave a comment and then visit her blog. Brittany Sage lives in Los Angeles, Ca with her husband Wade. She loves writing about her adventures with food, fashion and fun on Lipstickandleopardprint.com.
My husband, Wade and I met in 2004 while he was tending bar. The first thing he made me was a French 75. It was love at first sight for both! Since then there has been a resurgence of mixology amongst the foodie culture. Cocktails from yesteryear are being reinvented all the time. Here are our favorite cocktails and how we make them.
The French 75 has been around since 1915. This is the real deal old-school cocktail, with it's namesake stemming from "the feeling of being shelled with the powerful French 75mm field gun". In other words this drink will do the job. These days, however, this drink has survived the times and can be served among the classiest of the old school cocktails. Originally, it was made with powdered sugar but we like to use homemade simple syrup as a fun and delicious substitute. Here is a slightly modified way of recreating the original cocktail with a couple of twists that will definitely improve your end results.
Brittany's French 75
2 ounces dry gin
1 teaspoon simple syrup (recipe 50/50 water and raw cane sugar)
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
3 ounces sparkling french rose
In a cocktail shaker, shake the gin, simple syrup and lemon juice with ice vigorously. Strain into a martini or other long stemmed glass. Top with sparkling wine or champagne (if you are feeling decadent). Garnish with a fresh twist of lemon.
Simple Syrup
This is the easiest thing in the world to make. In a sauce pan, simply melt 1 part sugar with 1 part water. We like to use raw or turbinado sugar because it is rich and pure.
Use the wide end of a zester in a spiral motion to create the perfect lemon twist!
Wade's Rye Manhattan
The key to making this drink is simply to use the right ingredients and to stir instead of shaking it. When you shake a Manhattan the vermouth tends to get foamy and change the flavor noticeably. Let the ingredients do the talking not the bartender! I like to use small batch rye whiskey because of its distinctive flavor characteristics. Also, choose a good bottle of rouge or sweat vermouth, such as Dolin. this can effect the flavor dramatically.
As a bartender, I would strongly advise using a good bitters and there are many. Good aromatic bitters tend to have a spicy quality, finishing with notes of clove. Try them all, they will last you a lifetime and can be used in many other creations. I also like to use a rye based bourbon because of it is full bodied and spicy. Perhaps, the most impressive impact you can make with this cocktail is the maraschino cherry.Try the real deal and you will be hooked! I always thought I hated maraschino cherries because of those unnaturally bright red things they try to pass off as edible in most bars. However, the imported (and more expensive) variety are well worth the investment. They have a dense texture and a refined flavor that you'll never forget.
Rye Manhattan
4 ounces small batch bourbon
1 ounce sweet vermouth
2 dashes of bitters.
Can be stirred with a spoon and served on the rocks or strained into a martini glass. Garnish with real maraschino cherry!
Good ice is essential in making a great cocktail! Buy a silicone ice cube tray that actually produces ice in the shape of a cube. Experiment using different kinds of specialty water. Using good water for your ice makes a huge difference in the end result.


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MI should enable us to accelerate discovery, enhance our treatment options and offer more innovative options to our patients through current clinical trials and those of the future.
In less than a decade, cancer diagnosis and treatment has progressed considerably. As in many other cancers, "histologic historical classification" of lung tumors into sub-types (squamous cell, adenocarcinoma, large or small carcinoma cells) was disrupted by the advent of molecular profiling. Today, more than a dozen forms of lung tumors have been identified based on molecular alterations leading to bio-guided treatments, marketed or under development, with a significant improvement in survival. Furthermore, by unlocking the immune system of patients, new immunotherapy antibodies have allowed spectacular survival rates in some advanced forms of cancer.
At this time, many of these drugs are still in the development phase. The first goal is to facilitate patient access to these new options. In response, we have created two APHM services exclusively dedicated to the early transfer of these innovations. Each year, over 600 patients with metastatic lung cancers access this type of treatments including over 200 in the context of trials investigating new drugs or new strategies, of which almost half currently based on immunotherapies. The second goal is obviously to optimize and accelerate the development of these innovations, particularly immunotherapies. To date, only about 20% patients respond to these treatments. With researchers and industrials, we are seeking ways to identify in advance those responders using biomarkers, understand the mechanisms of resistance to current treatments and test new therapeutic combinations able to circumvent these resistances.
At the interface of the laboratory and the patient's bed, these projects require expertise and interdisciplinarity, highlighted in the collective Marseille Immunopole. MI should enable us to accelerate discovery, enhance our treatment options and offer more innovative options to our patients through current clinical trials and those of the future.#clinic
Today Marseille Immunopôle is a great opportunity to challenge our discipline with novel perspectives.
Daniel OLIVE
Being primarily centred on the patient, my work combines the short-term management of the disease and the long-term of clinical research.
Catherine FARNARIER
For many years our service at the Timone Hospital has collaborated with researchers including the " Natural Killer Cells and Innate Immunity" team of Eric VIVIER .
Nicolas SCHLEINITZ
Thanks to this unprecedented alliance of researchers, clinicians, technological platforms and industrials we should be able to quickly do much better
Vincent BARLOGIS


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CruiseMates' Readers Cruise Reviewsby H. Michael Ball
Repositioning - Los Angeles to Vancouver BC
This review will cover many aspects of The Vision and serve as a reference for the Alaskan cruising crowd of spring/summer '04.
There were three of us on this voyage: my wife Pat, yours truly - along with a friend of many years named John, (a first time cruiser.) We booked an inside cabin for John, right across from our stateroom. In this way he could compare an inside to a cabin with veranda.
Getting There:
Sea/Air with RCI was a breeze. Direct United flight from PDX to LAX. Greyhound Land was used by RCI for airport to pier transfer.
This was the smoothest boarding we have ever had. Passengers were arriving throughout the afternoon so there was simply no wait at the pier. We were processed and onboard in fifteen minutes! Please remember: Canada accepts birth certificates in lieu of a passport but it must be a certified copy. John said he had a certificate, which turned out to be a hospital record. We caught this in plenty of time and he was able to obtain a CERTIFIED copy from Ohio. You cannot get on the ship without it or a passport.
Ours - Cat D1, deck seven, starboard and aft. 195 sq. ft. with a 41 sq. ft. veranda. Just fine for five days at sea. John's - M class inside appx. 160 sq. ft. Perfect if your friends are across the hall and sharing the balcony!
Around the Ship:
Schooner Bar - The favorite spot for my wife and I. Deck Six - mid ship, starboard. We sat for hours sipping the drink of the day or specially made coffees and watching the ocean go by through floor to ceiling windows.
Ship Shape Fitness Center:
Good assortment of exercise equipment. I work out with cable weights which they had plenty of and managed to tear myself up pretty good. Lacking squat and leg press stations - mainly upper body weights. Plenty of treadmills and steppers.
Solarium Pool:
Similar to the AquaSpa on M Class Celebrity ships with a few differences - it is, perhaps, half the size of AquaSpa and instead of serving healthy, light foods from a cafe, there is a bar forward and a hamburger/hot dog stand aft.
Windjammer Restaurant:
Standard, run of the mill buffet with limited changes of menu from day to day. The offerings were satisfactory.
Ports of Call:
San Francisco: Shopping in Sausalito and touring Alcatraz.
I was determined to awaken early and photograph our passing under The Golden Gate. I did not, however, want to wake my wife. I set that strange and unexplainable inner alarm to rouse me at 5:30am. It worked poorly and I sprang to the balcony every hour on the hour from three o'clock on. The pilot boat finally came alongside. In lieu of a flashlight I used the screen on my cell phone to quietly maneuver and prepare. Finally dressed and with camera in hand, I made my way top deck and forward. I thought I would be there alone but found myself with over one hundred others who were there for the same experience. Here came The Golden Gate.... closer and closer... so many cameras clicking and videos running. As we passed directly under the center span our ship let out with three long horn blasts. Knees buckled as we stood less than fifty feet from that enormous sound.
Acapulco is the gem of Mexico and San Francisco is surely the most beautiful port of the US West. Approaching the city in that early morning light was an aesthetic moment in time. We docked at Fisherman's Wharf.
Our shore excursions took us across The Golden Gate to Sausalito. It was before 10:00am and the shops were not yet open. Our tour guide said we had to leave at 10:10am.... ten minutes... to do what??? I later filed a complaint with the shore excursion desk regarding this limit of time. We were all refunded half the excursion price. The next activity was touring Alcatraz. The boats to the island dock two blocks away from our pier. 'The Rock' was a great tour and though crowded with children on school outings, it was all we hoped for. I compare it to a cattle yard, housing humans who were treated in a most sub standard way. Good to show this sort of thing to children - what can happen if they are 'naughty'.
Victoria, B.C. Touring Craigdarroch Castle and English Tea at The Empress Hotel.
Wonderful city tour on a British style red, double-decker. We had a wonderful and exceptionally talented guide/driver. He was a veritable database mixed with charm, humor and a voice good enough for radio. We visited Craigdarroch Castle which is more of a four-story mansion, a 23,000 sq. ft. museum with copious amounts of woodwork.
Next was a drive to the eastern suburb of Victoria - Oak Bay - established at the turn of the century by wealthy Victoria residents of British descent who wanted to keep their distance from the tidal mud flat that was then the Inner Harbour. The homes were of mansion stature and spoke of true opulence.
Next stop was The Empress Hotel in beautiful downtown Victoria. I wish we could have toured more of the grounds but it was in for tea augmented with finger sandwiches and desserts, and out in 30 minutes. Plenty to do and see in this city - a real joy to visit.
Vancouver, B.C.
This cruise showed me how patient and polite the Canadian people can be. It became a harrowing disembarkation and the airport needed all the patient and polite souls that it could muster. There were three ships in port to end/start a cruise, The Vision, The Infinity, (coming in from Hawaii,) and the Ryndam. It didn't occur to me that most of the 5,000 of us were going to converge on the airport... all at once. I counted seven check points prior to gate.... the lines were akin to Disneyland with the switchbacks and impatient Americans WANTING to get home.
I think I'll pick Ensenada for my next entry port. Yes, it was that bad... I do not want to see that airport again for many, many years.
Alaskan Preparation:
Make sure to bring layered clothing - heavy long sleeved shirts, more slacks than shorts, sweaters, windbreakers and umbrellas. Bring one or two extra umbrellas to give out to poor 'little old ladies' who are shivering above deck in the rain. Never anticipate fair weather in this region - Northern Pacific storms can roll in at any time of year. But do bring your swimsuit for the solarium is covered with a retractable 'crystal canopy'.
The crew loved my two-dollar bills. I tell them they are magic and something very good will happen to them on this cruise.
Bring a good pair of binoculars... lots to see in these Alaskan waters.
Anticipate massive crowds at all the ports. No, I've never been to Alaska but I do view web cams and where I can see three ships, it may be as many as 6,000 tourists ! ! ! In most of the ports for most of the summer there will be minimum of three ships at dock or anchor.
Vision End:
Unless one takes extensive notes during a cruise, it is hard to chronologically recall all the events. Photos help but I have found all our voyages are comparable to a culinary dish - a blend of activities, emotions, thoughts and experiences, which culminate in a final presentation - to be savored throughout the years.
Our Vision repositioning, (like all our cruises,) was positive and well worth the investment. The ship shows a bit of wear but was clean. The crew was friendly, well trained and attentive. The dining was good to excellent. The evening shows were professional and pleasing. Everyone sailing to Alaska this year - you can anticipate this with excitement!
I write this on our final full day of the voyage. It has been a short five-day jaunt but I feel prepared to re enter my workplace and mundane day-to-day existence with renewed vigor and a relaxed state of mind. The end of every cruise brings a new beginning to my life - filled with hope and happiness. Thank you Vision and thank you RCI for a job well done.
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Uganda: Single Tourist Visa to Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya
Delegates agreed to charge $100 (Frw 60,000) per tourist intending to visit the three countries for up to 90 days in any of the three countries. It would be paid at the point of entry into any of the three countries.
The arrangement goes into effect in January, 2014. A meeting next month will discuss the design of the special visa.
This is great news and an indicator of greater unification, both regionally and continent-wide.
via allAfrica.com: Uganda: Single Tourist Visa to Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya.


text: Twenty six student actors stage Dead Man Walking News Home 03.27.13 By: Buff Lindau Sister Helen Prejean (played by Evyn Whiteley) struggles to help Death Row inmate Matt Poncelet (played by Zac Pesner) in Tim Robbins' theatrical adaptation of Dead Man Walking, to be staged at Saint Michael's April 11-13, 18-20. Following a visit to a correctional facility, a conversation with sister Helen Prejean, the author of the book on which the play is based, and months of rehearsal, 26 Saint Michael's College students are ready to stage Dead Man Walking. Based on Sister Helen Prejean's book about her experiences as a chaplain on death row, the play is the 2013 major spring theater production and will be staged April 11, 12, 13, and 18, 19, 20, each evening at 7 p.m. in the McCarthy Arts Center. The show is free and open to the public. Rather than being staged professionally, the play, written by Tim Robbins, was offered to schools throughout the United States to foster discussion about the death penalty. It is an intense, thought-provoking and moving drama, and contains mature content and language. Directed by Professor Peter Harrigan, the show is part of a three-part Theater and Social Justice series that included a talk by Sister Helen Prejean and a faculty panel discussion on the death penalty. The student actors participated in all parts and did serious study of the context of the play, in addition to learning their parts, and coming to grips with the messages. Professor John Paul Devlin is scenery and projection designer. Greg Sargent '13 is lighting designer; Geoff Brown '15 is sound designer; properties are created by Ashley James '15 and De Jai Cowles '15, and stage manager is Katelyn Whitman '14. Cast of the show: Female Roles Sister Helen – Evyn Whiteley Sister Marie/Woman #2 – Diamond Moyler Lois Montoya/Woman #3 – Ashley James Sister Colleen – Jill Holland Lucille Poncelet, Matt's mom – Jordan Dekett Gail Gilardi (asst. DA) – Michelle Kazanowski Marybeth Percy, Hope's mom – Ivana Andreani Carol Delacroix, Walter's mom – Alexa Langford Hope Percy/ Emily, her sister – Julia Bianconi Sister Helen's Mother – Lizzy Nicolai Woman #1 / Typist – Erin Woodman Reporter/Nurse – Meaghan Diffenderfer Male Roles Matt Poncelet – Zachary Pesner Guard/Reporter/Man 1 & 3 – Zachary Stone Chaplain Farley – Russell Hammond Hilton Barber – Adam Geffken Clyde Percy, Hope's dad/Man 2 – Craig Resendes Earl Delacroix, Walter's dad – Dustin Kenyon Walter Delacroix – Brendan Oates Trapp – Dom Wood Sgt. Beliveau – Dennis Sullivan Warden Hartman – Richie Bernache Gov. Fredericks – Dylan P. Ward Mitch, Matt's oldest brother – James Devoursney Herbie - Joel Salvador Troy - Adam Morgan