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Peggy Smith 1,2 Catie Burlando 3 and Iain Davidson-Hunt 1,3
1 Co-Vice Chairs, North America, CEESP, IUCN
2 Lakehead University
3 University of Manitoba
The provincial Government of Ontario in Canada recently passed the Far North Act, a piece of legislation setting the framework for the protection of half of the Far North region of Ontario through community-based land use plans integrated within a comprehensive Land Use Strategy. As presented in the fall CEESP newsletter, this bill was supported by conservation organizations but opposed and rejected by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN). NAN is the political treaty organization that represents the 49 First Nations of the James Bay Treaty 9 territory, and the Treaty 5 First Nations located in Ontario's "Far North" planning region that lies approximately north of the 50 th parallel. This was the latest in a series of decisions that are influencing the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples living in the boreal forests of Canada and Ontario, where we carry out research
What we have noticed in the last ten years is a pattern in which conservation organizations have partnered with industry to influence forest policy. In and of itself, this is not necessarily a bad thing given the demonstrated importance of civil society participation in policy making. However, what is significant in the Ontario case is that, first, political and economic power is held in the highly populated southern urban regions where interest groups reside. Indigenous populations living throughout the province constitute the northern majority, but smaller numbers afford them less political influence. Secondly, resident First Nations of the Far North walked away from early discussions regarding conservation targets and policy as their concerns regarding the centrality of First Nation territorial planning were being made subservient to a regional planning framework. Early discussion between NAN and the government were sidestepped by the introduction of the Far North Act, and consultation occurred with regards to implementation details, rather than the purpose and goals of the Far North Act. The main objective of the Act is the " protection of ecological systems in the Far North by including at least 225,000 square kilometres of the Far North in an interconnected network of protected areas designated in community based land use plans ." As a result, First Nations have to contend with fixed targets and a regional planning framework that constrains First Nation community-based planning. This raises the question: Which actors should pay attention to the principle of free, prior and informed consent when undertaking policy making, planning and implementing projects in First Nation traditional territories? We consider this question for Ontario due to our familiarity with the context.
The Ontario Forest Accord, signed in 1999 by the forestry industry, conservation organizations and the Ontario government was the first process to attempt to settle tensions between lands set aside for protected areas and industrial development, mainly forestry in this case. In what was then called the "Lands for Life" planning region of Ontario (roughly the area south of the 50 th parallel and north of main zones of agriculture and urbanization), there had been ongoing conflict between conservation organizations and industry. In spite of conservation organizations stated support for Aboriginal concerns with the planning process, a weekend deal struck by the three main parties went forward with no Aboriginal participants. Conservation participants at the time contended that they addressed Aboriginal interests by including a provision that "orderly development" of the north (now known as the "Far North") would not take place without First Nations' consent. According to this principle, still followed by conservation organizations, industry and government, one makes oneself contrite and then consent is sought after policies are legislated or agreements are signed — a strategy well known to instrumental planners.
Less than five years later in 2003 a new framework, the Boreal Forest Conservation Framework (BFCF), was negotiated and initially signed by the Boreal Leadership Council made up of conservation organizations, industrial interests and five First Nation councils representing 59 individual communities. Since 2003, several other organizations have endorsed the BFCF, including an additional four First Nation councils representing a further 23 communities. The agreement committed to "preserve at least half of the Boreal Forest [in Canada] in a network of large interconnected protected areas and support sustainable communities, world-leading ecosystem-based resource management practices and state-of-the-art stewardship practices in the remaining landscape." Significantly, none of the initial First Nations were located in Ontario. One Ontario First Nation—Moose Cree—and the Mushkegowuk Environmental Research Centre were later signatories. One of the most salient messages and widespread legacy of this framework was the call for a 50/50 target that balanced lands set aside for protected areas and industrial development.
In response to intensive pressure from protected area advocates, both the governments of Ontario and Quebec announced in 2008 that they would set aside as "protected areas" 50% of northern land within their provincial jurisdictions. Given that the majority of permanent residents of these two provincial northern areas are Indigenous people, it goes without saying that they were surprised to hear provincial governments make such promises without their input, especially at a time that the provincial government had committed to building better relationships with First Nations.
First Nation exclusion from "groundbreaking" agreements continued with the May 2010 announcement of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA). The CBFA was signed by 21 representatives from the forestry industry and nine conservation organizations, covering 72 million hectares of public lands across the Canadian boreal, licensed for timber harvesting. The CBFA initially commits the industry to suspend logging in caribou habitat in exchange for ENGOs suspending boycotts of the signatory companies and outlines further commitments over a three-year period. The CBFA acknowledges that, " Canada's boreal forests are uniquely important to Aboriginal peoples and are a vital part of the cultural, spiritual,
economic and social relationships between Aboriginal communities and their traditional lands." The agreement also recognizes constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights, calls for the protection of Aboriginal culture, continued Aboriginal traditional use in protected areas and the involvement of Aboriginal communities in decision-making. But, as with previous experiences, industry and ENGOs put the cart before the horse, making major policy decisions that will impact Indigenous communities and their lands without their input — the common ruse of speaking for First Nations before speaking with them. The controversial passing of the Far North Act by the Government of Ontario in September of 2010 further emphasizes the lack of First Nation involvement in agreements and policy making in the boreal forest, and the lack of understanding of First Nation goals and aspirations.
These processes show systematic pressure by civil society on provincial governments in Canada to move toward legislation that will set aside at least 50% of lands for protected areas. This may seem to be a benign influence on the policy making process in Canada given the past impacts of industrial development on Indigenous peoples. However, through these processes, northern Indigenous communities have been excluded from policy making and the setting of significant conservation targets. The refrain that has been heard from the organizations promoting these recent boreal policies and agreements is that it is up to governments to ensure that First Nations are consulted in the development and implementation of legislation.
We suggest that the responsibility of all actors attempting to influence policy change begins earlier in the process, be they private sector companies or ENGOs, and the governments that implement these changes. Canada recently agreed to endorse the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). In addition to acknowledging the rights of Indigenous peoples to self-determination and to " own, use, develop and control the lands, territories and resources that they possess by reason of traditional ownership or other traditional occupation or use " (Article 26) , UNDRIP recommends: "States shall consult and cooperate in good faith with the indigenous peoples concerned through their own representative institutions in order to obtain their free, prior and informed consent before adopting and implementing legislative or administrative measures that may affect them" (UNRIP, article 19). While UNDRIP focuses mainly on the responsibility of States to uphold the agreement, its principles of free, prior and informed consent should be upheld by any individual or group whose actions may affect the rights of Indigenous peoples.
It is clear that in the case of the Far North Act in Ontario the State did not live up to this requirement for free, prior and informed consent prior to passing this legislation. However, recent policy changes in the northern boreal forests of Ontario and Quebec also raise a more complex question regarding the responsibility of civil society to ensure their influence on policy making is consistent with the principles of UNDRIP. While a 50% target may seem like a laudable goal for the boreal forest, any such policy changes should emerge through the free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous peoples and not through their exclusion from arenas in which agreements are negotiated, targets set and policies made. Given the process that has unfolded in the boreal forest over the last ten years, the signing of the UNDRIP offers an opportunity for civil society and provinces to live up to a new standard for policy making, planning and projects in the boreal forest.
As CEESP moves towards the Sharing Power conference we suggest that an important topic moving forward will be to consider the principle of free, prior and informed consent, both for the state and other actors, as Indigenous lands are considered for the establishment of large protected area networks. We look forward to hearing from other CEESP members about how this principle is being applied in other contexts during the Sharing Power conference, and broadening this dialogue amongst North American members of CEESP.
There are over 600 First Nations in Canada, with about 2/3 located in the boreal forest.
CBFA website http://www.canadianborealforestagreement.com/index.php/en/why-its-important/

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On July 9, Washington Post media reporter Paul Farhi composed a puff piece to honor Stephen Colbert, "fake news" commentator and satirical fake conservative. It turns out Colbert is becoming an "obsession in academia," with a new collegiate submersion in "Truthiness-ology."
Let us agree that he can be very funny. Let's also agree that his satire being taken seriously by academia says something about the state of academia.
It also says something about those in the press who agree. Farhi winked in his story that this obsession was a problem, but then unfurled a long list of academic tributes. Parents are now paying tens of thousands of dollars each year for their children to skateboard around boring old Aristotle and Locke and immerse themselves in the study of smirking liberal TV wise-crackers.
Colbert, we are told, is a historical television icon already, like CBS legend Edward R. Murrow. This would be more upsetting if Murrow weren't in reality one partisan hack in a long line of truth-mangling CBS News partisan hacks.
Professor Geoffrey Baym proclaimed, "I'm sure there are still a lot more books out there on CBS News and Edward R. Murrow, but you could argue that the emergence of satire news at this level is an important phenomenon that I don't think we still completely understand." Baym wrote a book titled "From Cronkite to Colbert: The Evolution of Broadcast News."
Maybe we don't understand because it's nonsensical.
I get it that liberals believe in evolution, but do they really they think journalism is growing more profound by transforming from long-form documentaries on migrant workers to Colbert's completely self-promotional, punchline-packed congressional testimony on migrant workers?
Apparently, they do. This is Professor Baym's dust-cover Colbert-smooching: "'From Cronkite to Colbert' makes the case that rather than fake news, those shows should be understood as a new kind of journalism, one that has the potential to save the news and reinvigorate the conversation of democracy in today's society."
Translation: We had to destroy the news in order to save it.
Baym noted there are "still a lot more books" on Murrow or CBS, but Amazon.com will quickly assemble for its consumers a wagonload of fake-news flattery oozing out of supposedly sober academe:
– "The Stewart / Colbert Effect: Essays on the Real Impacts of Fake News" (with Stewart and Colbert on the cover);
– "And Nothing But the Truthiness: The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert" (Colbert on the cover);
– "The Daily Show and Rhetoric: Arguments, Issues, and Strategies" (Stewart on the cover)
– "Satire TV: Politics and Comedy in the Post-Network Era" (Colbert on the cover);
– "Entertaining Politics: Satiric Television and Political Engagement" (Stewart and Barack Obama on the cover).
This is a partial list (one mostly different from a Post list of treatises). Farhi reported "The college crowd says Colbert is worthy of study because his single-character political satire is unique in the annals of television. His character, an egomaniacal right-wing gasbag, connects him to a long Western satirical tradition going all the way back to the Roman poet Horace and the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles."
Obviously these educators wouldn't insult the ancient Romans and Greeks to make comparisons to a conservative topical comedian like Dennis Miller. Professor Don Waisanen recently analyzed Miller after his turn to the right and lamented he was "disoriented" and his humor was destined to "neuter socio-political action."
Professors, being professorial, they add gravitas to the unbearable lightness of their comedic heroes by applying jargon, explaining Colbert and Stewart ably employ "parodic polyglossia," and "satirical specificity," and "contextual clash" to evoke both laughter and social change.
Farhi even found one super-fan, Penn State professor Sophia McClennen, who compared Colbert to Ben Franklin and Mark Twain as one of the greatest satirists in our nation's entire 236-year history. "Our democracy is in a tough spot now, when corporations are exercising increasing power over government, and that Colbert captures this moment as they did."
I bet even Colbert laughed at that.
As much as liberals claim to treasure irony, McClennen didn't grasp that Colbert is "exercising increasing power over government" through a large media corporation called Viacom. This corporation's greedy devotion to the bottom line even led them to spit on those obsessed academics who watch Colbert and Stewart via satellite on DirecTV. Viacom not only cut off 20 million subscribers to DirecTV after a failed attempt to wring an estimated $1 billion in additional carriage fees, but they removed online streaming of full episodes at the Comedy Central website.
After all, applying "parodic polyglossia" to promote progressive politics is only worthwhile if a corporation is maximizing their profits. That is certainly a "contextual clash" the academics were not expecting.


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The first-place Texas Tornado rolled into town from Frisco knowing they had a difficult assignment ahead in the form of a two-game set with their South Division foe Amarillo Bulls.
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The Bulls knew the book on Tornado goalie Hunter Leisner said to get to him early. Leisner has a history of getting tougher to beat as the game goes on. Amarillo did indeed strike early, with goals on its second and third shots.
T.J. Sarcona passed through the back of the Tornado's zone to Joe Grabowski, whose shot from the right point was deflected past Leisner by Brandon Flood at 17:24 of the first period. Just 71 seconds later, Mike Davis picked up a rebound from close range and found the back of the net to give the Bulls a quick, two-goal advantage. The Bulls made the Tornado pay for an ill-conceived penalty midway through the opening period. With a frozen puck and a minor scrum around the Bulls' net, Texas forward Jason Eddy skated in from off the play to mix it up with Bulls defenseman Connor Frey. Eddy leveraged his half-foot height advantage to get the better of Frey in a tussle, but Eddy was booked for a double-minor roughing penalty. Just a few ticks into the ensuing power play, Sarcona's one-timer from the face-off circle after feeds by Tyler Rostenknowski and Geoff Fortman made it a 3-0 game at the 9:03 mark.
The period took on a scrappy tone, and Amarillo allowed Texas to get back into the game when a couple of late penalties that resulted in a 5-on-3 for Texas. Omar Mullen got sent off for fighting at 2:40 and Tyler Rostenkowski's booking for delay of game at 2:19 gave the Tornado a two-skater advantage. Brandon Hawkins' shot from the point beat a screened Paul Berrafato and brought the tally to 3-1 at the first intermission.
Eddy gave the Tornado a big boost early in the second with a perfectly-placed mid-range shot that went top-shelf on Berrafato for a 3-2 score at 17:47 of the second. But Amarillo used a power-play opprtunity to regain a two-goal lead. With Texas' Brad Pung serving a tripping penalty, the Bulls used textbook puck movement in the Tornado's end. Sarcona worked the puck to Gage Christianson, who sent it out to Fortman, who blasted the puck in from about 50 feet in front of the Texas net for a 4-2 Bulls lead at 14:17.
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With the win, Amarillo improved to 9-1-2 on the season, good for 20 points in the Sixth Division standings. The Bulls trail Texas (11-2-1, 23) and the Topeka RoadRunners (11-2-2, 24), who leaped over Texas in the standings by spoiling Odessa's home opener with a 5-2 win at Ector County Coliseum. Amarillo has two games in hand on Texas and three games in hand on the RoadRunners.
Davis and Sarcona each finished with a goal and an assist, while Gustafsson's one-goal, two-assist performance paced the Bulls with three points, a mark also shared by Rostenkowski, thanks to his three-assist evening. Christianson had two assists. Amarillo peppered the Tornado goalie tandem with 40 shots on goal, about nine more than the team's per-game average coming into the contest.
A frustrated-looking Tornado team was whistled for eight minor penalties and one major for a total of 21 minutes, although Amarillo went only 1-5 on the power play. The Bulls were penalized eight times for 19 minutes. Texas was 1-4 with the man advantage.
Berrafato stopped 16 of 18 shots in net for the Bulls to bring his record to 6-0-1, with a goals-against average of 1.30. Leisner stopped 21 of 26 in two periods of action while taking the loss, while Kaukinen saved 12 of 14 in the third period for Texas. Leisner (9-2-0) suffered just his second loss of the season.
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March 12 was the last day of lunch service at Monte Vista Fire Station (Central and Monte Vista NW). Chef Tony Nethery decided to focus his efforts on the already tempting dinner menu and expand the upstairs bar's snack menu. The restaurant now opens at 5 p.m. "Dinner-only is a blast," Nethery says. "I'm really working on the bar menu, making more nice, small plates. They're not tapas, but like that." Ted Nicely, Monte Vista's pastry chef, says he's happy to have more time for one of his favorite activities: making ice cream. Nicely offers four or five ice creams and about as many sorbets, in flavors ranging from milk chocolate-hazelnut to raspberry balsamic, guava and pecan praline. His ice cream sandwich is made with flourless chocolate brownies flavored with orange zest, cinnamon and pistachios, on either side of a disc of Earl Grey and coffee-cardamom ice cream. Go ahead, pause for a moment and try to imagine how all those flavors come together. I, for one, plan to take one for the team and try it out in person.
Some girlfriends and I stopped in for dinner and drinks at Sauce (Fourth and Central) last Monday night and were pleasantly surprised to find that the bill came to less than half of what we were expecting. I had forgotten that Sauce's happy hour (4-8 p.m., Monday through Saturday) includes free wood-fired pizza. This isn't stale slices lined up on a buffet table, I mean you get to pick a pizza off the menu! Monday night is also "service industry night" so if you flash your alcohol servers' certificate you'll get your drinks for one-third less. It's an absolute steal.
Speaking of compost, (as we did last week) did you know that the leftovers from making beer can be added to your compost pile or applied directly to your garden's soil? The most common ingredients, barley, wheat and hops, are discarded after being crushed and mixed with water to extract their flavor. What's left, a fibrous blend of little husks, is often fed to pigs or cows. In fact, farmers often collect the waste from local brewpubs. If you make beer at home, by all means save this stuff and apply it to your pepper plants. If you like to drink beer but not brew it, then make an inquiry at your watering hole. I talked to Andrew Leith at Rio Grande Brewing who encouraged interested parties to call him (or any of the local brewpubs, really) and arrange to come and collect some of the stuff.
Gold Street Caffé (218 Gold) is now open for dinner. For details, see the interview with Chef Matt Nichols, below.


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Remind me of the good ole days …
The good old days probably mean many different things to different people. I find myself remarking more and more about them when I think of certain, places, people or events. My old pastor used to say he did not long for the good ole days, as some said they did. He said he did not miss hot houses, no air conditioning to sleep in at night, plowing a mule through a dusty field, having to grow everything his family ate, or traveling by horse and buggy, and to him, those were memories of the good old days. He ended his little monologue by saying he liked good firm beds, air conditioning, a new Cadillac, comfortable clothes, and all the restaurants he had to choose from in his community. And then he asked, "Do you folks like those comfortable padded pews you are sitting in today?"
Perhaps I, like many others, am more truthfully referring to the spirit of the good ole days. I'm thinking I liked and respected how people cared for each other. If a man was ill, the community pitched in to help him harvest his crop, raise a barn, milk a cow, or get a child a pair of shoes for school that year. They also dropped by with food and small gifts for kids at Christmas or maybe even a birthday, and the health of all in the area seemed to be the concern of every caring citizen. It simply feels good to the soul to help someone else with no thought of return for yourself.
I read something after attending the big festivities for the Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program in Beaumont featuring Richard Simmons, the exercise guru, that made me think more on this thought. I had the privilege of interviewing him for an article in The Examiner and found him to be delightful, warm and caring. He really seems to care for each of his fans worldwide. I have received several kind e-mails personally written by him from his home in California, and he closes each one with "I love you, Richard."
In one, he thanked me for the article I wrote and the photos I used. In another, he said he was packing to come to Beaumont. And another said he had arrived back home in Los Angeles safely and how much he enjoyed visiting Southeast Texas. Most celebrities would never take the time to communicate with a member of the media they had never personally met, but Richard Simmons does, and I have the e-mails to prove that fact.
More than 2,000 folks turned out in a downpour of rain on that Saturday to see and meet him and celebrate survivorship of cancer. A group of our Beaumont men even danced on the stage with Richard as he led them in expressing their concern for cancer patients, education, treatment, and a cure. You might think Richard Simmons quirky, quaint or eccentric, but everyone who meets him sees love, acceptance and genuine compassion.
I sensed everywhere about us in that big filled Beaumont Civic Center a feeling of the good ole days and that people genuinely cared about each other. Survivors were seated with those that provided help for them in their darkest hour, and medical personnel, clergy, volunteers and the staff of the organization all seemed congenial and kind to every person in attendance. Some laughed together, some cried together, and some prayed together.
During this same busy week, my heart was hurting that friends of mine for almost 50 years were in the Atlanta area burying their only daughter, who died from breast cancer. She had fought bravely, but the disease claimed her after 13 long years. Amy Bagley Tyner was a brave and beautiful young lady, kind, sincere and helpful to all she met, and she left a beautiful 4-year-old daughter to be reared by loving family. We know that she was a Christian and that she is at home in heaven, but the earthly pain still stings.
I so desperately wanted to be with my lifetime friends to offer my love and support, but there was just no way I could get from Texas to Atlanta for the visitation and funeral and then back for the "Gift of Life" event on Saturday. It is sometimes difficult to demonstrate what is in our hearts, but the Lord helps us to convey our love and support in many different ways. I had written my friend and called and let others in the area know of the Amy's death, and I believe Joe and Sandy understood and would have wanted me to be "in the fight" at the event.
It seems to me, and perhaps I am just dwelling on the past today, that in the good ole days neighbors really did care for neighbors, family was family no matter what, and people were simply there for one another. We are so busy in this day and age that we forget to be kind, helpful, caring and concerned. Many really simply do not care, don't take the necessary time or money, or life is all about them and their family. We are too busy just keeping up to do some of the things that hold the precious encouragement so many need today.
What one act could each of us do today to help another individual? Who knows, we very well could be the only person available who lends a smile, offers a small loan, sits by a bedside, babysits, cooks a meal, buys a bouquet, or just spends time with another soul who needs it more than we can know. And that one simple act could change a life and offer a new prospective. How much money would it cost to bake a cake and deliver it to someone who would appreciate it for the rest of his life? That bright bouquet available at the supermarket or local florist might just be the only one that person gets all year. An unexpected card in the mail can lift the spirit of a downcast soul.
I am all for modern technology, and I have no real desire to return to the days of old, but I do pray that we could recapture some of that feeling of care and concern for other human beings that came forth so clearly in past times. I am asking God to put it on my heart to help someone every time I recognize a clear landmark of the good ole days. It will likely be small, but it will be from my heart and bathed in prayer. How many will join me?
"… Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein …" (Jeremiah 6:16).
Brenda Cannon Henley can be reached at (409) 781-8788 or at brendacannonhenley [at] yahoo [dot] com.


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PopUps: Bulging Pic of UK Soccer Star Shocks Thirsty Twitter Users
An innocent group photo that features U.K. soccer star Eric Dier has several Twitter users freaking out after some people noticed a rather large bulge in the athlete's sweatpants.
Dier, who plays for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team, shared a pic of himself on Instagram Wednesday, appearing alongside the Sporting Club de Portugal president Frederico Varandas and fellow players Carlos Mané, Adrien Silva, Luis Nani, according to The Daily Mail.
The 24-year-old athlete captioned the pic "family" but followers were focused on something entirely different — a rather large bulge in Dier's sweatpants.
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Dodge Neon is practical and fun to drive. Neon features a roomy interior and is available at an affordable price. The base model delivers extraordinarily good fuel economy; its EPA rating recently earned one of the top 10 spots in a survey of the most fuel-efficient vehicles you could buy.
The Neon SXT comes loaded with the features most buyers want in a compact car yet retails for just $15,435; incentives can knock $2,000 off that price.
Buyers looking for more fun can opt for the sportier R/T or the high-performance SRT-4. The latter boasts a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine, a sports suspension, a heavy-duty gearbox, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, and 17-inch performance tires. The SRT-4 engine has been recalibrated for 2004, and is now rated at 230 horsepower and 250 pounds-feet of torque. In fact, the 2004 Neon SRT-4 continues to be the second-quickest car in the Dodge product line, accelerating from 0-60 mph in just 5.8 seconds. Only the Dodge Viper turns in a quicker time.
The 2004 Dodge Neon lineup consists of the SE, the sensibly equipped SXT, the sporty R/T, and the high-performance SRT-4. All are four-door sedans.
SE ($13,125) is the base Neon, and it is basic. SE has wind-up windows, manual door locks, and 14-inch tires on steel wheels. Power windows, mirrors and locks are not even available. Air conditioning costs extra ($1,000). There's no tachometer, and no keyless remote. Mirrors and bodyside moldings are black. However, SE is equipped with Millennium cloth front bucket seats, a 60/40 split folding back seat, AM/FM/cassette stereo with four speakers, and vanity mirrors. Floor mats ($50) are optional. AM/FM/CD stereo ($175) is available, as is cruise control ($250).
SXT ($15,435) adds air conditioning, AM/FM/CD with six speakers, power front windows, power door locks (with speed-sensitive automatic locking), keyless remote, power mirrors, power trunk lid release, tachometer, map lights, 15-inch aluminum wheels, and body-color door handles and bodyside molding, A trunk lid spoiler ($50) is offered with most exterior colors. A power sunroof ($695) is also optional, as is a six-disc in-dash CD changer ($300). A Sport Appearance group ($150) for the SXT includes the spoiler and adds fog lamps, a body-color or satin-silver instrument panel bezel, and differently styled 15-inch aluminum wheels.
SE and SXT come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated 132 horsepower. A five-speed manual transmission is standard; a four-speed automatic transmission is an extra-cost ($825) option on SE and a no-cost option on SXT. Power rack-and-pinion steering is standard on both models. Antilock four-wheel disc brakes (ABS) are optional ($595-$695) and come with electronic brake proportioning. We highly recommend opting for ABS as it allows the driver to maintain steering control in a panic-braking situation.
R/T ($17,275) is designed to be fun to drive. It comes with a 150-horsepower High-Output Magnum version of the 2.0-liter engine, plus a sports suspension, P195/50R16 all-season performance tires on 16-inch aluminum wheels, firm-feel power steering, four-wheel-disc brakes with ABS and EBD, performance-tuned exhaust with dual brushed stainless tips, unique front and rear fascia, fog lights, rear spoiler, premium cloth upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. The six-disc in-dash CD is standard. Interior lighting is upgraded and a trunk light is provided. Leather-trimmed upholstery ($715) is optional and the package includes a compass and an outside temperature readout on the rearview mirror. The power sunroof is optional. The Neon R/T comes with a five-speed manual gearbox; an automatic transmission is not available.
SRT-4 ($20,450) features a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine, heavy-duty five-speed manual transmission, 17-inch aluminum wheels with 50-series ultra-high performance three-season tires, high-performance suspension, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, Viper-inspired sport seats, plus special trim inside and out, including new bright pedal pads. SRT-4 is available only with a manual transmission.
Safety features include optional seat-mounted side air bags ($390), which are a smart option but they don't provide the head protection of a curtain system. Three-point seat belts are provided for all three rear-seat positions. The LATCH child safety-seat anchor system, an emergency inside release for the trunk lid, and child-protection door locks are standard on all 2004 Neons.
Dodge Neon is distinguished from other small cars by its cab-forward profile, arched roofline, and ovoid headlamps. New front and rear fascias, exterior door handles, bodyside moldings and other detail work freshened the Neon for 2003. Neon's appearance hasn't changed for 2004.
Neon's long wheelbase and wide track contribute to its roomy interior, ride quality and high-speed stability. Full-frame doors reduce wind noise and create a tight seal. The current Neon has a more rigid body structure than first-generation models, which results in a smoother, quieter, more controlled ride.
SRT-4's grille is an inverted version of the standard Neon grille. Just behind the lower grille sits a cast-aluminum intercooler; Dodge left it visible in keeping with the car's intent. A functional hood scoop and unique integrated fog lamps emphasize SRT-4's aggressive look. The tall rear basket-handle spoiler is designed to look outrageous, and it succeeds. Sill-mounted ground effects give SRT-4 the look of a sport-compact racer. Big tires fill the wheel well openings. Special wheels are designed to channel air to the brakes to help keep them cool.
Dodge Neon features a roomy cabin. The driver sits high for good visibility. The Neon's front seats offer lots of hip room and legroom. The Neon offers more hip room, comparable legroom, and less headroom than the Honda Civic. The rear spoiler that's standard on R/T and optional on SXT restricts rearward vision down low, but not unduly.
The SXT's seats are quite comfortable, cushy and supportive. The side bolster seemed a bit soft at first, but felt fine while driving. The cloth upholstery feels good and looks durable. Vinyl trim on the front edges of the seats gives them a nicely finished look and feel.
Dash and door trim are made of a premium material that is soft to the touch, providing an attractive appearance and feel and avoiding the plastic look in many other compacts. The body-color bezels that come with the Sport Appearance package add a racy accent to the SXT. Map lights are mounted on the rear-view mirror, generally not the best location as your co-driver may accidentally adjust your mirror when using the light switch. Otherwise, switchgear is easy to use and works well, though the turn signal stalk on our SXT wasn't smooth. The stereo sounded mediocre. Having to press a button to get the key out of the ignition slot seems like an unnecessarily annoying extra step.
Back-seat passengers benefit from the large interior. It's not a bad place to spend short-to-medium-length trips. Rear-seat roominess is about average for the class.
The trunk is reasonably large, and average for the class. Gooseneck hinges intrude into the cargo space, but afford a relatively large trunk opening. Lift-over height is on the high side. The rear seat splits 60/40 and folds down for carrying additional cargo.
SRT-4 comes with special interior trim, including a satin-silver center stack, shift knob and door handles. SRT-4 seats are modeled after those in the Dodge Viper with enhanced lumbar and lateral sections for better support when cornering. Agate-colored cloth is designed to grip the driver. Cast aluminum pedals look like those seen in racecars. A turbo boost/vacuum gauge sits to the right of the instrument cluster, underneath the dash brow.
The Dodge Neon offers sporty handling and good acceleration performance, but it isn't the most refined car in its class.
Neon's single-overhead-cam 2.0-liter engine delivers decent power. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 8.5 seconds, which makes it quicker than many more-expensive compacts, including Honda Civic LX, Mazda Protege LX, or Nissan Sentra GXE. It lacks torque down low in the rev range, however. Step on it while cruising at 3000 rpm and it slowly gathers speed. There's a small rush of power that starts somewhere around 4000 rpm, but there isn't great gobs of it. New motor mounts introduced for 2003 reduce noise somewhat. Still, the 2.0-liter engine is relatively unrefined, and its boomy and raucous behavior is transmitted into the cabin.
The automatic transmission was recalibrated for 2003 for improved driveability, and a new, more elaborate electronic controller promises better communication between engine and gearbox. The manual gearbox works well, but shifting is clunky.
The suspension nicely balances ride quality and handling agility. The Neon is fun to drive on winding roads. It responds well in emergency lane-change maneuvers. Neon's fully independent strut-type suspension offers high ground clearance and long jounce travel, which reduces the chance of bottoming under heavy loads. Soft springs and premium shocks are tuned to enhance the Neon's ride quality. Indeed, we found that the Neon does not bottom out the way many cars do. When we hit a sharp dip, the Neon's suspension was soft enough to absorb the harshness of the dip, yet it was firm enough and had enough travel to avoid bottoming. As a result, the front of the Neon did not scrape on the pavement where many others have scraped before. This makes for a more comfortable ride and there's less need to slow to a walking pace for dips.
The brakes that come standard on the Neon stop the car quickly and are stable under hard use. The Neon stops more quickly than many of the other cars in its class. Still, we recommend the optional four-wheel disc brakes with ABS. Whether the roads are slippery or dry, the antilock brake system helps drivers maintain steering control in panic braking situations. And disc brakes are less likely to fade on mountain roads than are the standard rear drum brakes. Disc brakes with ABS and electronic brake distribution (EBD) are standard on R/T and SRT-4. They work well, and the pedal feels good.
The R/T model is more fun to drive than the standard Neon SE and SXT. Handling is much crisper and the ride quality is acceptable. The engine is more responsive and the R/T's increased horsepower is achieved without sacrificing fuel economy.
Far more exciting to drive is the Neon SRT-4. Its turbocharged engine develops 230 horsepower at 5300 rpm and 250 pounds-feet of torque from 2200 to 4400 rpm. According to Dodge, it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 5.8 seconds. The SRT-4 was developed with input from Dodge engineers who spend their weekends road racing with the Sports Car Club of America. Bigger-than-standard front brakes stop the SRT-4 in 120 feet, according to Dodge. The Neon SRT-4 can walk all over a Ford Focus SVT, Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V, or MazdaSpeed Protege in terms of acceleration and braking.
For 2004, Dodge has recalibrated the SRT-4's engine control module and specified larger, higher-flow fuel injectors, not only for more horsepower and torque but also for a broader torque band. That means less shifting under normal driving conditions. Also new for 2004 is a Quaife torque-sensing, limited-slip differential, to provide more traction when accelerating out of the corners. Standard tires are B.F. Goodrich KDW2 three-season radials, specifically developed to match the SRT-4's suspension and handling characteristics, with a tread pattern and rubber compound that maximize grip for cornering, accelerating and braking.
Dodge Neon offers good value in a compact sedan. It's roomy and comfortable. The latest version is smoother and quieter than pre-2000 models, but still isn't at the top of the class in terms of refinement. The well-equipped SXT offers a strong value. The R/T offers a bit more power and a more responsive driving experience, while the racy SRT-4 delivers some of the best performance in its class.


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RODRIGUEZ-PUEBLA, A.; AVILA-REESE, V.; FIRMANI, C. e COLIN, P.. On The Stellar And Baryonic Mass Fractions Of Central Blue And Red Galaxies. Rev. mex. astron. astrofis [online]. 2011, vol.47, n.2, pp.235-253. ISSN 0185-1101.
Using the abundance matching technique, we infer the local stellar and baryonic mass-halo mass ( Ms- Mh and Mb - Mh) relations separately for central blue and red galaxies (BGs and RGs). The observational inputs are the SDSS central BG and RG stellar mass functions and the measured gas mass-Ms relations. For halos associated to central BGs, the distinct ACDM halo mass function is used and set up to exclude: (i) the observed group/cluster mass function and (ii) halos with a central major merger at resdshifts z ≤ 0.8. For central RGs, the complement of this 5 mass function to the total one is used. At Mh > 1011.5 ΜΘ, the Ms of RGs tend to be higher than those of BGs for a given Mh, the difference not being larger than 1.7. At Mh < 1011.5 ΜΘ, this trend is inverted. For BGs (RGs): (a) the maximum value of fs = Ms / Mh is 0.021+0.016 -0.009(0.034 +0.026 -0.015)and it is attained at log(Mh/ΜΘ) = 12.0 (= 11.9); (b) fs ∞ Mh ( fs ∞ Mh3) at the low-mass end while at the high-mass end, fs ∞ Mh-0.4 (fs ∞ Mh-06). The baryon mass fractions, fb = Mb / Mh, of BGs and RGs reach maximum values of fb = 0.028 +0.018 -0.011 y fb = 0.034 +0.025 -0.014., respectively. At Mh < 1011.3 ΜΘ, the dependence of fb on Mh is much steeper for RGs than for BGs. We discuss the differences found in the fs - Mh and fb - Mh relations between BGs and RGs in the light of semi-empirical galaxy evolution inferences.
Palavras-chave : dark matter; galaxies [luminosity function]; galaxies [mass function].


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IMF Survey Vol.30, No.19 October 2001
- World Economic Outlook: Report confirms slowdown in global economy, rebound could be evident in first half of 2002
- Köhler expresses optimism about recovery, citing improvement in fundamentals
- Krueger emphasizes globalization has improved living standards
- Annual Report: IMF view of financial year 2001 highlights increasing openness, continuing reforms
- UNCTAD report: Foreign direct investment flows soar in 2000, but are likely to decline sharply in this year
- Dakar forum: African countries share experiences, challenges in galvanizing efforts to reduce poverty
- Bangkok conference: "Perfect" monetary and exchange rate strategies for East Asia may prove difficult to devise
- IIE studies: Trade liberalization can yield major benefits, but are new initiatives likely to be taken up?
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The Family Motor Coach Association's (FMCA) 87th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase drew 1,849 coaches last week to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Including 70 demonstration coaches, manufacturers displayed more than 275 Class A, B and C motorhomes during the Aug. 27-30 gathering — a larger number than recent FMCA national events.
"We had several units that moved through the show," said Chris Lusk, FMCA events director. "Comments were positive and everyone seemed upbeat about the commercial end."
Display coaches were partially housed for the first time indoors in the fairground's Champions Pavilion. Particularly popular were the indoor vendor booths. "The supplier exhibits were crowded every day of the event," Lusk said.
Lusk reported that the Indianapolis location may be the site of a future reunion.
"It certainly is on the prospect list for the future," he said. "The fairgrounds worked very well for us. There were limitations, but there are limitations at every one of our sites."
Including people with day passes, prior to the event FMCA expected a total of 8,000 people to attend the four-day event at the sprawling 250-acre fairgrounds, although Lusk said Thursday that day-pass numbers were still being tallied.
The 88th FMCA Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase, which will mark FMCA's 50th anniversary, will be June 19-22, 2013, in Gillette, Wyo.


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Santa Monica Mts. Conservancy Bird Walk — Towsley Canyon w/Roger McClure
October 21, 2017 @ 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Directions: Go north on I-5 through Santa Clarita, exit Calgrove and turn west (left) under the freeway and then left again on the Old Road. Watch for the sign, Ed Davis Park at Towsley Canyon. Turn right and park in the back lot. Meet at the kiosk.
Leader is Roger McClure. For further information, call 661-255-3606.
Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon is named for former State Senator Ed Davis, who championed the preservation of Towsley Canyon. The park offers visitors a peaceful haven just west of the I-5 between the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys. Trails for walking, hiking, and mountain biking lead visitors through an astonishing variety of habitat types. Notable park features include Towsley Creek, and spectacular water-worn rock formations in Towsley Gorge, as wells as scenic trail viewpoints and oak woodland.


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Prepare to be blown away. The story of this man-made ecological disaster, considered the worst in US history, is heartbreaking and astounding. The Dust Bowl story is presented in a series of short episodes, the first being "The Great Plow Up," which documents the plowing method used by farmers in the 1920s that destroyed the natural deep rooted grasses that kept the great plains' soil moist and safe from wind erosion, causeing "the Dust Bowl."
The film features 26 survivors of the Dust Bowl. Their stories tell of the great perseverance and hard times known as the "dirty thirties." These interviews are combined with still photographs, rare movie footage and the excellent narration that Ken Burns is known for. These stunning photos and movies left my jaw dropped. There are startling images of entire farms buried in dust, or New York City scapes with their street lights on midday because the dirt storm made the sky so black. I can't promise this film is uplifting, in fact it's quite sad and sobering, but it is worth hearing and seeing. This is our midwest history. Our relationship to this land we live on is dynamic and yet, still delicate. May we learn from the past and continue to care for it in the future.


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MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Boko Haram militants dressed as soldiers slaughtered at least 200 civilians in three villages in northeastern Nigeria and the military failed to intervene even though it was warned that an attack was imminent, witnesses said on Thursday.
A community leader who witnessed the killings on Monday said residents of the Gwoza local government district in Borno state had pleaded for the military to send soldiers to protect the area after they heard that militants were about to attack, but help didn't arrive. The killings occurred in Danjara, Agapalwa, and Antagara.
"We all thought they were the soldiers that we earlier reported to that the insurgents might attack us," said the community leader who escaped the massacre and fled to Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.
The militants arrived in Toyota Hilux pickup trucks — commonly used by the military — and told the civilians they were soldiers and that they had come "to protect you all," the same tactic used by the group when they kidnapped more than 300 girls from a school in the town of Chibok on April 15.
After people gathered in the center on the orders of the militants, "they began to shout 'Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar,' then they began to fire at the people continuously for a very long time until all who had gathered were all dead," said the witness, who didn't want to be named out of fear for his safety. Allahu akbar means God is great.
The slaughter was confirmed by both Mohammed Ali Ndume, a senator representing Borno whose hometown is Gwoza, and by a top security official in Maiduguri who insisted on anonymity because he isn't allowed to speak to the media.
It took a few days for survivors to get word of the massacres to Maiduguri because travel on the roads is extremely dangerous and phone connections are poor or nonexistent.
Ndume said the military has assured the Borno state governor that they will send soldiers to the area immediately.
"It is sad that we have to wait till now that people are being killed for government to take action," said Ndume. "Soldiers of the Nigerian army have been overstretched in both human and material capacity."
Calls made to Defense Headquarters spokesman Chris Olukolade's mobile phone didn't connect. An email sent to him seeking comment wasn't answered. Calls made to presidential spokesman Reuben Abati also didn't connect, and he didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
The community leader said some of the others who escaped are trapped in the mountainous area. "They still see the gunmen going about attacking villages and hamlets by setting them on fire," he said.
He said managed to survive because "I was going round to inform people that the soldiers had come and they wanted to address us." As people were fleeing, other gunmen lurked outside the villages on motorcycles and mowed them down, he said.
In another incident, militants attacked Alagarno, a village near Chibok where the girls were kidnapped, and destroyed it, according to Pogu Bitrus, a Chibok community. People heard gunshots as the fighters were approaching and were able to flee, he said.
Nigeria's military has insisted that the big influx of troops and a year-old state of emergency in Borno and two other states has the insurgents on the run. But soldiers have told The Associated Press they are outgunned and outnumbered by the insurgents, don't have bullet-proof vests, are not properly paid and have to forage for food.
The villages attacked on Monday are in the Gwoza local government, a regional political center whose emir was killed in a Boko Haram ambush on his convoy last week. Emirs are religious and traditional rulers who have been targeted for speaking out against Boko Haram's extremism.
Borno Gov. Kashim Shettima traveled on Saturday to Gwoza to pay his respects to the fallen emir and was quoted as saying it was a terrifying ride. A local journalist who was in the convoy that was escorted by 150 soldiers counted at least 16 towns and villages that were deserted along the 135 kilometer (85 mile) route, according to the local media report.
Boko Haram, which wants to establish Islamic state in Nigeria, has been taking over villages in the northeast, killing and terrorizing civilians and political leaders as they make a comeback from a year-long military offensive. Thousands of people have been killed in the 5-year-old insurgency, more than 2,000 so far just this year, and an estimated 750,000 Nigerians have been driven from their homes.


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The reporter central to revealing the massive U.S. government surveillance efforts has a book deal.
The Guardian's Glenn Greenwald signed with Metropolitan Books, an imprint of Macmillan, for a book to be published in March. Metropolitan announced Thursday that the book would include additional material on government operations and its "extraordinary cooperation" with private companies.
Greenwald is a journalist and commentator for the Guardian whose reports have been based on documents leaked by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden. Greenwald has written three books in which he argues the government trampled on personal rights in the name of national security.
Another reporter who has broken news based on documents from Snowden, Barton Gellman of The Washington Post, has a book deal with an imprint of Penguin Group.


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Many religious-faith groups have programs of intensive religious education for individual Tiger Cubs, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Boy Scouts, and Venturers. Religious Emblems are designed to recognize youth and adults who demonstrate faith, observe the creeds or principles of the faith, and give service. Religious emblems are not Scouting awards; they are presented by religious groups to youth who earn them.
The Religious Emblems programs are administered by various religious institutions and recognized, but not sponsored, by the BSA. These are generally recognized by a medal and an embroidered square knot. In some denominations, four different awards may be available. For instance, here are the non-denominational Protestant Award programs from PRAY Publishing:
The silver square knot on a purple background No. 05007 is permanently displayed on the uniform above the left pocket to denote that the wearer has received the corresponding award as a youth. If he earns additional youth religious awards for various levels, he can wear up to four different devices on one knot, but only one silver on purple knot is worn. If a religious award is earned as a Cub Scout, the youth knot and devices may be worn on all subsequent uniforms: Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, and Scouters. Adult leaders can also be recognized with an Adult Religious Emblem which is a purple knot on a silver background No. 05014.
Some programs allow Girl Scouts or youth not in Scouting to participate in these same programs and be presented with the same medals but only a member of the Boy Scouts America can wear the BSA knots.
The medals are usually only worn on special occasions, pinned immediately above the top of the left pocket flap of the uniform shirt.
Youth may earn an emblem whether or not they are members of a unit operated by a religious organization. The intent of the program is to work directly with your own religious leader or, in some cases, a layperson designated by that religious leader.
Religious Emblems requirements
To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. The various religious groups administer the programs. Check with your local council service center or contact the religious organization directly to obtain the curriculum booklets.
Listed below are the emblems and where to find out about them. Before writing or visiting your local council service center, check with your religious leader.
African Methodist Episcopal Church - God and Church: God and Life
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church - God and Church: God and Life
Armenian Apostolic (Western Prelacy) - Saint Mesrob
Armenian Church of America (Eastern Diocese) - Ararat
Baha'i - Unity of Mankind
Baptist - God and Church: God and Life
Buddhist - Sangha
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - God and Church: God and Life
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church - God and Church: God and Life
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) - On My Honor
Churches of Christ-Good Servant
Community of Christ (World Community Program Series) - Path of the Disciple
Eastern Catholic - Light Is Life: Pope Pius XII
Eastern Orthodox - Alpha Omega
Episcopal - God and Church: God and Life
General Church of the New Jerusalem (The New Church) - Open Word Award
Hindu - Dharma, Karma
Islamic - In the Name of God
Jewish - Ner Tamid: Etz Chaim
Lutheran - God and Church: God and Life
Meher Baba - Compassionate Father
Moravian - God and Country
Polish National Catholic Church - Love of God (Milosc Boga); God and Country (Bog I Ojczyzna)
Presbyterian Church in America - God and Church: God and Life
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - God and Church: God and Life
Protestant and Independent Christian Churches - God and Church: God and Life
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) - Spirit of Truth
Roman Catholic - Ad Altare Dei: Pope Pius XII
The Salvation Army - God and Church: God and Life
Scientist Church of Christ - God and Church: God and Life
United Church of Christ - God and Church: God and Life
United Methodist - God and Church: God and Life
United Pentecostal Church International - God and Church: God and Life
Zoroastrian - Good Life
View the change list (history) of these requirements. The text of these requirements may be locked. In that case, they can only be edited by an administrator.
Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.
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External links
Information from the BSA:
- Religious Awards — Last accessed: April 9, 2011
- Religious Awards - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — Last accessed: April 9, 2011
- Religious Awards - How Do We Get Started on These Programs? — Last accessed: April 9, 2011


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Madrid: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that a humble attitude has been the key for success in his career.
The Portuguese attacker has won titles in England and Spain, the Champions League in 2008, and the Ballon d`Or during his time in the game.
And be believes that his own hard work has helped him get to the top, along with his natural footballing talent.
"I think that it's down to talent and the fact I`ve worked incredibly hard to achieve my objectives," the 27-year-old told Fifa.com.
"You need to be humble enough to know what's missing from your game and work towards it.
"Throughout my whole career I`ve always tried to learn, evolve and win trophies. I'm very ambitious, I always want to win and I'll stay that way until I hang up my boots."
Madrid currently sit 18 points behind Barcelona in their battle to retain the title, and Ronaldo has told his team-mates to focus on the Champions League now.
"We haven`t started the championship very well for sure," he continued.
"We know that La Liga's an uphill struggle for us now, but nothing's impossible in football. We're going to work hard, win games and see what happens.
"Every Madridista wants that tenth European Cup – we're more than aware of that. Last season we fell just short, which was very frustrating. Fortunately we`ve got the opportunity to set the record straight this year."


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Robert Lee Frost (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963) was an American poet. He is highly regarded for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech. His work frequently employed settings from rural life in New England in the early twentieth century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes. A popular and often-quoted poet, Frost was honored frequently during his lifetime, receiving four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry.
Robert Frost was born in San Francisco, California, to journalist William Prescott Frost, Jr., and Isabelle Moodie. His mother was of Scottish descent, and his father descended from Nicholas Frost of Tiverton, Devon, England, who had sailed to New Hampshire in 1634 on the Wolfrana.
Frost's father was a teacher and later an editor of the San Francisco Evening Bulletin (which later merged with the San Francisco Examiner), and an unsuccessful candidate for city tax collector. After his death on May 5, 1885, the family moved across the country to Lawrence, Massachusetts, under the patronage of (Robert's grandfather) William Frost, Sr., who was an overseer at a New England mill. Frost graduated from Lawrence High School in 1892. Frost's mother joined the Swedenborgian church and had him baptized in it, but he left it as an adult.


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Eaton superintendent says some things were not handled right in student knife arrest
December 30, 2013
Randy Miller, Eaton Re-2 School District superintendent, said his district will learn from the mistakes made when a 13-year-old was arrested last week for bringing a knife to school.
Circumstances surrounding the arrest of an Eaton Middle School student who brought a knife to school and made threats against at least one person in the building prompted Miller to send a robo-call to everyone in the district on Saturday.
"There were just so many rumors and misunderstandings that I felt I had to call everyone and apologize," Miller said Sunday. "I wanted to be sure they all knew the facts."
Miller said there was no lockdown, no bomb and the situation took about 20 minutes to diffuse.
"This made us look at how things could be handled differently," he said. "The middle school probably hasn't practiced a lockdown drill as much as we should, so they probably don't really know what a true lockdown is."
Miller said teachers were asked to keep students in their rooms for a bit while police checked lockers in the school. However, parents reported being told by their children the school was in lockdown to look for a bomb.
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Eaton Police Chief Art Mueller said the teen was arrested for possession of a lethal weapon and placed into custody at the juvenile detention facility. There is no update as to his whereabouts as of Sunday.
He was charged with one count of felony unlawful possession of a weapon on school grounds and a separate count of interfering with staff, faculty or students of an educational facility. Mueller said the case was still under investigation and he was not ready to release the exact type of weapon the teen had.
Miller said the decision to cancel a dance planned for that night was made too late, and likely should have gone on as scheduled.
"Teachers and the principal met and decided to cancel it, but it was 4 p.m. at that point and probably too late," he said. "I wasn't part of the conversation, but I think they still thought there were threats being made."
The entire ordeal was handled by the school resource officer and Eaton police in 20 minutes and no one was at risk after that. A robocall that was sent at 4:30 p.m. informing parents of the decision to cancel the dance did not make it to everyone. A subsequent one did not go out until after 7 p.m.
Miller said when school resumes after winter break, he will get with principals and discuss changes to how situations like this are handled in the future.
"It will probably be the biggest topic of our conversation," he said.


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Revised Code of Advertising StandardsWine Institute's Code of Advertising Standards was revised and adopted in June of 2011. Major changes to the code include the following:
- Applies to All Wine Institute Members — The Code requires all Wine Institute members to comply.
- Advertising Review Committee and Appeals Process — Advertising complaints will be reviewed using a two-state review procedure.
- Age of Models — All models and personalities who are being depicted as wine consumers should appear to be over the legal drinking age and be at least 25 years of age.
- College Campuses — Advertising in newspapers published by, or primarily for, a college or university is prohibited.
- Sports and Entertainment Figures — New provisions will permit the use of sports figures and entertainment celebrities, which can be substantiated by research demonstrating that the figure does not appeal to underage consumers.
- Web Site Recommendations — Age Affirmation and Age Verification mechanisms on web sites are encouraged.
Effective January 1, 2014, Wine Institute added new Digital Marketing Guidelines as an extension of the Code of Advertising Standards. The Digital Marketing Guidelines consists of a number of recommendations and best practices intended to guide wineries as they engage users on social media websites and other interactive platforms.


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I had worked the Miller WSBK race in 09 and some guys I met there told me to work a Moto GP as it was first class. They were right , the people running the show (USAC & Sandy Byrnes) did a great job. It was my first time in flagging and I really enjoyed it.
Your day starts very early, leaving the hotel (Jameson Inn) around 6am, morning meeting at the track approx. 6:30 with some snacks , juice etc. , in position by 7 am ( I was about 3/4 way down pit lane) hook up and test all your com equipment , land line head set, FM radio head set, sort out flags etc. They bring you a cooler with ice and water and they bring you lunch. You have a full day with a few min between action for restroom breaks etc. Ending around 5:30 or so each day , getting all your gear back to the morning start point by riding trams. Then a great evening meal with your co-works at a very nice patio area at the golf course club house beside the track. Great conversation with some of the coolest folks you would ever meet. Back to the hotel around 8 pm, shower watch a little TV, get some sleep and repeat the next day
Yes its a grind, yes its hot, but if you love moto racing, its the place to be ! They always need volunteers, if they have another Indy GP next year I will post all the info for workers here.


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NOTE: The information presented below is for historical purposes only, and may be out of date.
Effective July 1, 2005 - Changes In ID Requirements
Missouri law requires all applicants to show proof of lawful presence, proof of identity, and proof of residency before a permit, driver license, or nondriver license can be issued. All applicants must present and surrender their current permit, driver license, or nondriver license, in addition to providing proof of lawful presence. Exceptions: Missourians age 65 or older who are renewing a driver license or nondriver license are NOT required to show proof of lawful presence. Additionally, any Missourian under age 65 without proof of lawful presence may obtain a one-year license IF a 15 year Missouri driving history exists. The special one-year license cannot be renewed, but does provide a full year to obtain the required documents for proof of lawful presence. Click here for more information about Changes in ID Requirement.