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Tolkien Gateway:Featured articles/Nominations
Featured Articles
Any registered user can nominate an article for featured status. It should be well-written, complete, illustrated, and referenced and meet these specific criteria:
- The text is entirely written by TG editors with correct English spelling, grammar and punctuation;
- There are no outstanding maintenance templates on the article;
- The article is well-referenced throughout, leaving the reader under no illusions as to where to source information themselves;
- The article conforms to TG's Standards, as well as those laid out in the relevant Project;
- The text is sprinkled with relevant images (including captions) of appropriate size - if necessary, including a gallery;
- Articles are at least 5,000 bytes long;
- Where applicable, contains "History", "Portrayal in Adaptations", "In Other Versions of the Legendarium", "See Also", "Genealogy", "Etymology", "Other Names and Titles" and "Bibliography" sections;
- Where applicable, full use has been made of relevant templates, e.g.: disambiguation, see also, main, navigation, pronounce, familytree, sequence;
- Where applicable, contains interwiki links;
- Preferably no red-links, but no more than half-a-dozen.
After nomination, an article should receive five votes with with no objections within a month or so; each user being able to cast one vote. Each entry should begin with Agree, Disagree or Undecided and be signed by the user, and, if they choose, an explanation of their vote.
It's a pretty impressive article, and well deserved for my favourite character and such an interesting character.-- KingAragorn talk contribs edits email 07:14, 6 June 2008 (EDT)
- Agree. If I'm not mistaking, Gandalf has already been FA once. That doesn't mean it can't be again, but it's near the end of the queue. Oh, agree, btw. but the sourcing needs to be a bit better. -- Ederchil 08:01, 6 June 2008 (EDT)
- Agree. This article is extensive, appears complete, well-referenced, and lavishly illustrated. It is a prime example of what an FA should be.--Theoden1 13:31, 7 June 2008 (EDT)
- Agree. Yes, quite well done. Excellent, in fact.--Ingwe
- Agree. Nice long article, good information, plus good introduction into Tolkien. —Unsigned comment by ZehnWaters (talk • contribs).
- Agree A Middle Earth without Gandalf, is not a true Middle Eearth at all.--Breragor • (Talk • Contribs • Edits)
- Agree. After reading it, I have to admit it is the best article we have.--Odysseas-Spartan53 10:50, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
- Agree. Exellent Article! Besides, Gandalf is the heart of Tolkien's work. His article deserves to be featured. mthomas 12:30, 7 June 2009 (UTC)
- Agree. The first thing new users see is the main page, and generally people are most familiar with Gandalf. --Yurpee
- Agree. A central character in the LoTR trilogy. Everyone knows who he is and he deserves a good moment in the spotlight. -- Naruvir
- Disagree - I think it's a big cluttered in its structure and severely lacks sources required to make it worthy of the title. --Mith (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 14:23, 4 January 2011 (UTC)
Gondor would be a good choice. It's extensive, covers many bases, and has the requisite references. It should be next in line to be voted on for FA status.--Theoden1 10:41, 28 July 2008 (EDT)
- Undecided - although well-written, I think it needs to be better referenced as we should only show off the very best articles that TG has to offer. --Mith (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 14:19, 24 September 2010 (UTC)
I think they're not given enough credit nor enough recognition - they're the most overshadowed of the major races in Tolkien's legendarium.
- Agree - I don't know if the banner at the top of the article matters, so if not it has my full support. Otherwise I vote for another Dwarves-related article. -- Breragor
- Undecided - As an article it needs some work, as is clear with the {{sources}} template at the top. However I agree that as a race they are often overlooked. -- KingAragorn talk contribs edits email 03:32, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
- Disagree - A complete lack of sources, the structure is a bit haphazard and it contains a few too many redlinks and spelling errors for my liking. --Mith (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 12:08, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
- Agree - I have been personally working on compiling all the information I can find on Dwarves in Tolkiens books, even if it conflicts with itself. Once it is compiled for my personal use I will copy it to this website. -- TolkienScholar91 11:08, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
- Disagree - See Mith. -- Ederchil (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 20:03, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
It has been over a month (and there are "disagree" votes up there ^^) so I figured it's time for a new nomination; Númenor.
- Agree - I believe Númenor and its history to be some of the most interesting in all of the legendarium. For it is in this history that Gondor and Arnor (and many great things and people in Middle Earth) are rooted. --Breragor • (Talk • Contribs • Edits) 18:25, 26 February 2011 (UTC)
- Disagree - Lack of sources, and I think the article is poorly structured (and contains fanon). --Mith (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 11:57, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
- Wouldn't there be a banner on the page then? Look, it's about choosing Númenor as the article (i.e. whether you think it deserves such recognition) and NOT the article itself. This is a perfectly fine article, it's not a stub and not horribly written, so just take it easy, Mith. On this page you have disagreed with every article unless you wrote it! --—Unsigned comment by Breragor (talk • contribs).
- Disagree - Númenor is already featured on the Locations Portal. I think for the featured articles we display on the Main page we should look for our best articles, whatever the subject matter. When it comes to portals I think we can be more relaxed. -- KingAragorn talk contribs edits email 19:39, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
- How do you even find the Locations Portal? —Unsigned comment by Breragor (talk • contribs).
- I made it. Also there's a link to it on the Main Page. All portals are currently under development. Please don't remove "{{unsigned|Breragor}}", just sign your posts as you managed to do when you nominated Númenor yesterday. Thank you. -- KingAragorn talk contribs edits email 22:37, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
J.R.R. Tolkien
It's about time the featured article was changed - this has many pictures, details, and sources.
- Agree - The man himself deserves credit. If this article is not in good enough shape, I'm not sure what is. —Unsigned comment by Breragor (talk • contribs).
- Disagree - I feel bad about disagreeing again (as you pointed out I've disagreed to everything else), however, this article has some glaring faults:-
- It's not our article - it's Wikipedia's;
- As the largest (by far) Tolkien wiki, I feel that each and ever article we have should be better than all our competitors. Our article is significantly lacking when compared to the current Wikipedia article (which has been featured);
- No references at all: it contains an unused - and partly disordered - bibliography;
- It's barely been improved over the last six years, which is why we have the article J.R.R. Tolkien/temp as a plan for future development.
- Disagree - This article is mostly good but it needs footnotes to round it off.-- KingAragorn talk contribs edits email 11:19, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
As Smaug has been featured for almost nine months now I think it is time to look for a new featured article. Personally I think Dwalin might be a good choice. It is well-writen, sourced, no maintaince templates and only one red link. Although Dwalin isn't as long as previous featured articles, it covers (almost) all information that can be found in the books. And, with The Hobbit (film series) coming this year people will search for more information about the Hobbit and characters/locations. Therefore it would be good if an article related to The Hobbit will appear on the main page. --Amroth 19:57, 9 March 2012 (UTC)
- +1.--Morgan 20:07, 9 March 2012 (UTC)
- Any other opinions? --Amroth 14:53, 21 March 2012 (UTC)
- I don't like the main image.-- KingAragorn talk contribs edits email 15:20, 21 March 2012 (UTC)
Radagast seems to me to be a good canditate for featured article -- I can't see any reason why not.--Morgan 17:10, 11 September 2012 (UTC)
- +1! And Smaug has been featured for a very long time now.-- KingAragorn talk contribs edits email 17:17, 11 September 2012 (UTC)
- +1 --Amroth 14:27, 12 September 2012 (UTC)


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By the way the above mystery Pokemon is actually
Ball Pokemon
Electric Type
We're here...Number 100! Voltorb marks a milestone in 100 straight illustrations delivered fresh and daily to you all. Of course, I acknowledge this combo streak by addressing the intended and formally announced hiatus to work on another art project, Redesigning Super Mario Bros. in between illustration 49 and 50.
From day one, I planned to go as far as I could, not sure how things would fare between meeting the daily deadline and the personal challenge of tackling new art styles. One thing was certain - if I wanted to be successful with all of this, I would have to learn to move onto the next piece with no regrets after completing each day...Or at the least, keeping the regrets to myself and learning from my triumphs and failures.
All that said, before we get into the work, I just wanted to give a proper shout out to all of you who have been very supporting me all this time! Your kind words and comments make this a pleasure for me! I really appreciate all of you who have my back and take your time to take a look at my work and read the matching wall of text each day. Thanks! :']
OK! So Voltorb...the "ball" Pokemon, is clearly based off of the Pokeball. According to the Dex, "it was discovered when Poke Balls were introduced," so that thought is grounded to a degree and not just based on the aesthetic relations. Voltorb actually closely resembles the original capsule designed for the Pokeball, which lacks a button in the middle. For a Pokemon like Voltorb, taking theories and addressing them, by rewriting them or coming up with something new, and then finally incorporating them are fun thanks to the creative challenge. I'm sure you guys know how much I enjoy redesigning Pokemon I dislike...
Yet why is this illustration unlike anything you were expecting!? I'm assuming many of you were expecting a redesign, because I thought I was going to try that too! Actually, I originally had planned to do something detailed and intricate, but decided to pass the first draft for Voltorb to Electrode. The reason why is simple: in a shocking revelation, I don't really have any issues with Voltorb's design!
Electrode is who I've got beef with. But that's for tomorrow! Voltorb as a concept on his own is unique to all the other Pokemon around him. That alone is reason to depict him in the way he was originally presented. Let's take a look back at Pokemon that I really dislike - Dugtrio, Magneton, Poliwrath. What do they have in common? They all are largely unchanged from their previous evos! However, their original forms of Diglett, Magnemite, and Poliwhirl are all very unique to themselves and one another, as is Voltorb when compared to Electrode.
Thus, I chose to go in a minimalistic route for Voltorb, who has a very defined look that is ripe for something abstract. I haven't used the half-tone effect for a Pokemon illustration yet so I thought it was a great way to make the red to white gradation look a bit more interesting. I eventually added eyes because a floating red orb against white looked a bit too much like the Japanese flag and not a sentient Pokeball.
And that's all that really needs to be said! That's one more illustration created in a new style as the challenge dictactes. I really like how it turned out, evolving from a more concentrated design that evolved into Electrode in favor of a design that carries a "less is more" mentality. I don't always give out hints for the next day's work, but as I've said a few times already, expect something more detailed, and know that my hate for Electrode's design will look to set things straight in a redesign!
As I said before, thank you thank you thank you so much for being some awesome watchers, commenters, and most importantly, friends to me during this journey. The journey to "paint them all" will soon come to a close! If anyone has the time and wants to look into it, let me know when the last day of the series should be from today, factoring in the fact that I take weekends off from the project. The fateful day should be less than two months away! :O What do you get, if you do this for me, you ask? My eternal love, why of course!
See you tomorrow!
+ Pokemon One a Day is a series illustrated and curated by Bonny John in an effort to represent the the first generation of characters from the world wide phenomenon that is known as Pokemon. The idea is simple - to draw and share one new Pokemon a day (weekends off!) until every Pokemon from the set is completed. This project is an exploration of fine art styles for learning and leisurely purposes.
+Click here to visit my personal website! It'll direct you to my YouTube, FB, Twitter, DeviantART, and Tumblr pages!

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House and Senate once again are trying to resolve sticky issues to pass a FAA reauthorization bill before the latest extension expires on July 3. Staffs from both sides of the hill continue to meet, with much going on behind the scenes. Several issues remain to be settled, but the biggest stumbling block affects FedEx.
When FedEx began, it was an overnight flying cargo system under airline regulations. It grew to much more than flying, adding many ground delivery services. The House passed a bill that would take FedEx out of the airline rules and put the company under the National Labor Relations Act, which affects unionization of employees. The Senate passed a bill that does not have the change.
FedEx's home office is in Tennessee and both senators from that state are standing firm in not accepting the House bill. There are reports that they have threatened filibusters if the final version agreed to changes FedEx's standing and is put to a vote.
The FAA has been operating under a series of three-month temporary extensions since 2007. While the FedEx issue is not the only point that has delayed passage of regular reauthorization, it has become a major issue to resolve. Progress has been made and staffs are optimistic that this time an agreement can be reached — before the expiration of the extension expires on July 3.


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Recreation Calendar, Oct. 7
All phone numbers are area code 843 unless otherwise listed.
BEAUFORT COUNTY PALS WINTER YOUTH LEAGUE: When: Registration continues through Oct. 17; Who: Ages 4-16; Cost: $60 by Oct. 10 ($25 late registration fee after Oct. 10); Notes: Uniform included. Volunteer coaches needed. Registration: Forms can be downloaded at bcgov.net/PALS. Forms and checks will be accepted at Burton Wells (Beaufort) and Buckwalter (Bluffton) recreation centers. Information: Go to www.bcgov.net/PALS, or call 255-6680 (Beaufort) or 255-6710 (Bluffton).
FALL BASKETBALL CLINIC: What: Skills, drills and scrimmage play; Where: Island Rec Center; Who: Ages 6-8; When: 4-5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 16-Nov. 29; Cost: $50/session; Notes: Children can be picked up from the public elementary schools. No classes will be held Oct. 30, Nov. 1, Nov. 6 and Nov. 22; Registration/Information: Go to www.islandreccenter.org, call 681-7273 or visit the Hilton Head Rec Center, 20 Wilborn Rd., Hilton Head Island.
SEAHAWK BASKETBALL CAMP: Who: Boys and girls, grades 3-8; When: 9-11:30 a.m., Oct. 29-Nov. 1; Where: Hilton Head Island High School; Cost: $60; Notes: Camp led by Hilton Head High coach Ken Updike and assistants Sean Rochester and Rich Keefner. Learn skills, drills and game strategies. Grouped with other players of similar age/abilities. Registration/Information: Go to www.islandreccenter.org, call 681-7273 or visit the Hilton Head Rec Center, 20 Wilborn Rd., Hilton Head Island.
BEAUFORT SPORTFISHING AND DIVING CLUB MEETING: When: Oct. 11; Where: Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, Lady's Island; Time: Social at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m.; Notes: Capt. Brian McCaffree of Holden On Charters will give a presentation on where and how to catch fish during this time of year. He will also display rods and reels and compare different lures and techniques. A discussion will be held regarding live bait vs. lures, and when to make the switch. He will also touch on weather conditions and water temperatures. No reservations needed. Guests are welcome. Information: Call Capt. Frank Gibson at 522-2020.
JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM: Where: Old South Golf Links, Bluffton; When: Mondays through Oct. 22; Time: 4-5:30 p.m. Who: Grades 1 & up; Cost: $25 per week; Notes: Includes snack, drink and USGA Rules Book. Clubs and balls included. Registration/Information: Go to www.islandreccenter.org, stop by the Island Rec Center at 20 Wilborn Rd. or call 681-7273.
BEAUFORT RIPTIDE FUNDRAISER TOURNAMENT: What: Tournament to benefit the Beaufort Riptide 10-and-under travel baseball team; Where: Lady's Island Country Club; When: 7:30 a.m., Oct. 13; Notes: Silent auction will be held. Event helps cover cost of player uniforms and tournament fees. Information: Brett Westerfield 812-1245.
WAYNE HAMBY MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: What: Event to benefit the International Myeloma Foundation; Where: Pinecrest Golf Club, Bluffton; When: Oct. 27, noon shotgun start; Format: Captain's choice; Cost: $75; Notes: Prizes and buffet following the event. Raffle and silent auction. Hole sponsorships are available for a business at $50 and $25 for an individual. Registration: Pinecrest Golf Club, 757-8960; Information: firstname.lastname@example.com
"BE A SAINT" CHARITY SCRAMBLE: Where: Hampton Hall Golf Club, Bluffton; When: Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m. shotgun start; Cost: $150; Notes: Proceeds benefit the free prenatal services offered by the Pregnancy Center & Clinic of the Low Country. Separate flights for men, women and mixed teams. Prizes and contests, including $10,000 cash hole-in-one contest. Souvenir golf shirt. Breakfast sandwich, luncheon, refreshments and snacks. Registration/Information: Call 689-2222 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
BCSO FALL TOURNAMENT: What: Beaufort County Sheriff's Office tournament; Where: Hampton Hall Golf Club, Bluffton; When: 10 a.m., Nov. 2; Cost: $80 per player; Format: 4-person captain's choice; Notes: Tournament raises funds to help pay for the BCSO Appreciation Dinner. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Refreshments, contests and mulligans. Top 3 teams win prizes. Field limited to 94 golfers. Hole sponsorships ($50) and other sponsorship opportunities are available. Registration/Information: Contact Brian Baird at 255-3405 or email@example.com.
FRIENDS OF CALLAWASSIE CHARITY TOURNAMENT: When: 9 a.m., Nov. 5; Where: Callawassie Island Club; Format: Two-person, modified Pinehurst; Cost: $135 per player; Notes: Friends of Callawassie Island (FOCI) has raised more than $360,000 for more than 80 local charities and organizations in the Lowcountry since 2001. Field will be limited to 60 two-person teams. Awards luncheon to follow play. Registration/Information: Call the Callawassie Island Club Pro Shop at 987-2161, or go to www.callawassieisland.com.
NOTRE DAME CLUB OUTING: What: 15th annual event to raise funds for the Notre Dame Club's local scholarship fund; When: Nov. 6, 12:30 p.m.; Where: Sea Pines Country Club; Format: Four person best-ball scramble; Cost: $125 per player ($115 per player for couples), $45 for dinner only; Notes: Cocktails at 5:15 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Information: Call Bob Albertini at 363-2325 or email email@example.com.
MEMORY MATTERS CHARITY TOURNAMENT: What: 13th annual tournament to benefit local families who care for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease; Where: Moss Creek Golf Club; When: Nov. 12, 9 a.m.; Cost: $175; Notes: Cost includes continental breakfast at 8 a.m., buffet lunch, two raffle tickets, mulligan, silent auction and prizes; Information/registration: Call 842-6688 or send email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
CUPID'S ARROW GOLF CLASSIC: What: Eighth annual tournament; When: 10 a.m., Nov. 17 (registration 9 a.m.); Where: Oldfield Golf Club, Okatie; Cost: $150 per player; Registration deadline: Nov. 9; Notes: All proceeds go to the John A. (Jack) Kolbush Memorial Fund at the Children's Hospital at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Lunch, post-tournament reception, awards ceremony and music by Jim Davidson. Registration is limited to 80 players. Registration/Information: Call Janet Kolbush at 338-6139.
SPORTS ACADEMY GYMNASTICS AND DANCE: What: Fall registration for gymnastics and dance; Who: Ages 1 and up; When: Fall classes started Aug. 20; Where: Sports Academy Gymnastics and Dance, 20 Maxine Lane, Beaufort; Notes: Gymnastics and dance classes for children of all ages, as well as an after-school program. Information: Go to www.eteamz.com/sagym.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLASSES: What: McElroy's Martial Arts Academy karate classes; Who: Ages 5-14; When: Wednesdays, 6-6:45 p.m.; Where: Island Rec Center, 20 Wilborn Rd., Hilton Head Island; Registration Deadline: Sept. 5; Registration/Information: Call McElroy's Martial Arts Academy at 816-0153 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
BEAUFORT COUNTY PALS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: What: Registration for Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services After-School Program; Who: Kindergarten through fifth grade; Where: Burton Wells Recreation Center in Beaufort and Buckwalter Recreation Center in Bluffton; Cost: $75 per month, extra fees will apply for full days of after-school care when school is not in session. Notes: The program is from 3-6 p.m. on school days, and includes homework assistance, arts & crafts, snacks and recreation. Applications can be found at www.bcgov.net/PALS, click "After School"; Information: Call 255-6680 in Beaufort or 255-6710 in Bluffton.
BUZZARD ISLAND ADVENTURE RUN: Where: Pinckney Colony, Bluffton; When: 9 a.m., Oct. 7; Cost: Adults $25, Kids 15 and under $15; $5 fee for race-day registration; Format: 2 Mile or 4 Mile; Notes: Course winds through fields, mud and water. Runners will encounter steep bluffs, fences and hay bales. Registration: Online at www.playhardinbtown.com; Information: Karen Floyd 816-2979.
FRIENDS OF HUNTING ISLAND 5K RUN/WALK: When: 10 a.m., Oct. 13; Where: Hunting Island State Park; Cost: $25 for 5K run, $100 for 5K teams, $15 for walk; Notes: Team event is new this year. Teams of 5 can compete in two age divisions (under 18, 18 and over). On-site registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Nature Center near the Fripp Island bridge. Awards will be presented at the Nature Center following the race. Course is run on trails within the park, through the maritime forest. T-shirts for all participants. Strollers permitted. No pets. Registration: Online at Active.com, or walk-up; Information: Go to www.friendsofhuntingisland.org, or email firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com.
TURKEY TROT: What: 24th annual Piggly Wiggly Turkey Trot 5K & 10K; When: 8 a.m. Nov. 22; Where: Hilton Head Plantation; Cost: $30; Registration deadline: Nov. 21; Notes: Race is only open to first 1,300 participants. All pre-registered racers will receive a commemorative shirt and be entered into a prize raffle. Awards to top 3 overall runners, and participation medals for everyone. Strollers allowed, but must start at the back. Packet pick-up from 1-8 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the Island Recreation Center. Racers should arrive no later than 7 a.m. on race day. Registration: Go to www.islandreccenter.org or stop by the Rec Center at 20 Wilborn Rd., Hilton Head Island; Information: Call Lacey Simoneau at 681-7273.
TURKEY CHASE 5K: When: 8:30 a.m., Nov. 22; Where: Bluffton Oyster Company; Cost: Adults $20, Kids 15 and under $15; $5 additional fee for race-day registration; Notes: The flat and fast course takes runners through the historic areas of downtown Bluffton. Event benefits Huntington's Disease Society of America (www.hdsa.org); Registration: Online at www.playhardinbtown.com; Information: Karen Floyd 816-2979.
DATAW ISLAND CUP: Where: Dataw Island Yacht Club; When: 11 a.m., Oct. 27; Cost: $25 per boat ($30 after Oct. 12); Notes: Welcoming party and skippers meeting at the marina's gazebo at 6 p.m., Oct. 26. The 22-mile race starts on the Coosaw River just east of the Brickyards, proceeds down the Coosaw River to St. Helena Sound, then heads up the Morgan River to finish at the Dataw Island Marina. Regatta is open to displacement, mono hull sailboats that are at least 18 feet LOA. Spinnakers will be allowed. Dock party and awards dinner after race. Information: Race chairman Roy Crocker 838-2454 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
DAVID M. CARMINES MEMORIAL TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS: When: Nov. 16-18; Where: Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, Hilton Head Island; Cost: Ages 8-10 -- $25; Juniors -- $40 for one event or $50 for two; Adults -- $45 for one event or $55 for two; Notes: Adult and junior divisions. Junior event is USTA sanctioned, and will feature QuickStart format for younger divisions. Adult tournament will have singles, doubles and mixed doubles divisions. All proceeds go to the David M. Carmines Foundation and benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Center, the American Cancer Society, and the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Players' party catered by Hudson's, raffle, continental breakfast each day, beverages daily, and a T-shirt. Registration: Online at www.palmettodunes.com or at www.davidmcarmines.org; Information: Call tournament director Jackie Reynecke at 785-1152.
JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS REGISTRATION: What: PTI/USTA fall and winter team competition; Who: Tennis players of any ability from ages 10 to 18; When: Registration opens Oct. 15; Notes: Children are put into age groups to compete as singles, doubles or mixed doubles. Typically, there is a mid-week practice and a weekend match. Season runs from Nov. 17 to Jan. 31. Information: Call Robert Brown at 290-2833 or go to SCtennis.com.
BEAUFORT VOLLEYBALL CLUB MEETING: What: Parent and player informational meeting; Who: Girls 12-18, boys 12-14; When: 10 a.m., Oct. 20; Where: Boys and Girls Club of Beaufort (1100 Boundary St.); Information: Go to beaufortvolleyballclub2012.shutterfly.com, or email email@example.com.


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Secretary Locke Visits Gulf Coast, Holds Economic Impact Meetings With Business Leaders
At the direction of President Obama, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke travels to the Gulf Coast today to meet with local officials and business owners impacted by the BP oil spill. In Mobile, Ala., Biloxi, Miss., and New Orleans, La., Locke will hear directly from area businesses affected by the disaster.
During his visit to the region, Locke will hold economic impact meetings in all three cities and fly over the coastal regions of the Gulf between Biloxi and New Orleans. Mayor Mitch Landrieu will join Locke at the New Orleans meeting. In the evening, Locke will visit a bait shop to hear how the oil spill has affected the business.
The Obama administration has mobilized one of the largest responses to a catastrophic event in history, authorizing 17,500 National Guard troops from Gulf Coast states to participate in the response. More than 24,000 personnel are currently responding to protect the shoreline and wildlife and cleanup vital coastlines, and more than 4,500 vessels are responding on-site, including skimmers, tugs, barges and recovery vessels to assist in containment and cleanup efforts.


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IU School of Social Work is headquartered on the IUPUI campus with locations on 8 IU Campuses. The school also has the Department of Labor Studies
Admission to the Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW) is competitive. We have Master's programs located across the state of Indiana and available online.
Start Semester
Application Deadlines
Fall 2019
April 15th, 2019
Spring 2020
July 15th, 2019
Summer 2020
Opens Sept 3rd, 2019 [Jan 15th, 2020 Deadline]
Fall 2020
Opens Sept 3rd, 2019 [April 15th, 2020 Deadline]
If you received a BSW within the past five years of your intended MSW start date, you are eligible for advanced standing admission. If you received a BSW outside of this time frame, or if you have a bachelor's degree other than a BSW, you are eligible for regular standing admission.
To apply to the MSW program, review the IUSSW MSW website and admission instructions. Then complete two online application forms:
Please note: Both applications must be completed in order for the school to process both applications. You will not recieve any communication if you only complete the IU Graduate Office application.
Only provide information in the required fields. Additionally, there is a $60 non-refundable application fee.
This form asks for information that will help the School decide your admittance. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information. The IUSSW reserves the right to withdraw an application and/or revoke an offer of admission if you do not provide this information in a timely manner.
Admissions decisions to the MSW program are primarily based on a review of your previous undergraduate and graduate work, your experience in human services (paid, volunteer, research, and internship), and the references and written documentation you provide. You must meet the following criteria:
Note: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE), the Miller's Analogy Test (MAT), and other graduate tests are not required.
Once you submit your application, you will receive a number of emails regarding the application process:
Once the committee review is complete, you will receive an email with a decision of admission. To accept an offer of admission, you must complete an intent form and submit a non-refundable $100 enrollment deposit within a given time frame. Failure to meet this deadline may be cause for cancellation of admission. The offer of admission provides specific details about the intent form and enrollment process. Once you enroll in the program, your enrollment deposit is credited toward your tuition.
Should you choose not to enroll in the semester for which admission was granted, the IUSSW allows deferrals of up to one year. If you defer admission, you must confirm your intent at the time of the next enrollment/admission period.
Note: Admitted students who do not attend classes within the one-year admissions period forfeit their enrollment deposit.
Full admission to the MSW program is granted when all admission requirements are met. Tentative admission is granted contingent upon meeting specific conditions. Such conditions include:
Note: All conditions must be met and materials obtained before the first semester starts.
Tentative admission is changed to full admission once you have met the specified condition(s). Failure to fulfill these conditions(s), as stated above and/or in the offer of admission, may result in cancellation of admission.


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The route to a boxing career usually begins in a gym with a pedigree of training fighters.
The route to a boxing career usually begins in a gym with a pedigree of training fighters.
But for Houma natives Bobby Douglas and Trey Alexander, becoming the first boxers launched from Pro Athletic Performance appealed to them.
"It seemed too easy. That's like going to good team completely made, whereas I can come to a gym where there's no boxing and prove my worth," said Douglas, 23, on not going with a traditional boxing gym. "I'd rather start at the bottom make it to the top."
"We want to build our own legacy," Alexander, 19, said. "I think it's better to prove yourself than to have it easy."
The duo won their amateur debuts March 9 by unanimous decision in New Orleans. Douglas, a middleweight, defeated D'Antoine Crosby and forced standing eight count in the third round. Alexander, a lightweight, beat Jeremiah Fleming and had a knockdown in the third round.
On March 16, Douglas defeated Henry Gillum by unanimous decision in Ocean Springs, Miss., to go 2-0.
"As nervous as we were, in the back of our minds we couldn't afford to lose after all the training did," Douglas said.
"It's a good feeling knowing all the hard work you put in finally paid off," Alexander said.
The pair had extensive athletic backgrounds before getting into boxing.
Alexander, a 2011 Ellender graduate, played varsity basketball for the Patriots. Douglas, a 2007 South Terrebonne graduate, competed at the 2005 and 2006 Junior Olympics track and field meet in the 4x100 relay and the triple, high and long jumps.
About a year ago, Douglas said he was working out at PAP and started to develop an interest in boxing. That's when he turned to PAP owner and trainer David Butler, who was looking into starting a boxing program at the gym.
"I wanted to try it but needed somewhere to box, so I came to David Butler and ask for help," Douglas said. "He said I came at the right time."
Both Douglas and Alexander became actively involved in the gym's boxing program, turning their initial boxing interests into something real.
"They are in the gym training six to seven days a week," Butler said. "It has become a passion for both of them.
In the last six months, Butler said the young boxers have developed their ring skills under the tutelage of Houma boxing coach Ranney Davis.
The pair does a lot of film study of their favorite fighters. For Alexander, it is Floyd Mayweather Jr.; for Douglas it's Muhammad Ali, Roy Jones Jr. and James Toney.
Meanwhile, David and Brandon Butler are building their strength and conditioning with fighter specific workouts designed by nationally known trainer Kurt Hester, who personally trained David at LSU.
"It's testing your muscle durability. Instead of just many explosive for one or two rounds you're explosive for every round," Brandon Butler said. "It's a type of training where you don't show any signs of fatigue."
Two weeks prior to Douglas and Alexander's first fight, the Butlers brought in former world middleweight champion Robert Allen, who dramatically improved their defensive skills, use of the jab and how to trade punches with opponents. He was thoroughly impressed by the duo's stamina and ability to learn quickly.
"They had more conditioning then skill level when we started, but every day they got further along. I'm excited about working with them," said Allen, who trains out of Atlanta. "They seem to be real hungry. The sky's the limit."
"When Robert saw their first fight, he gave them the utmost respect. He's very interested in continuing on," David Butler said. "We just have to work out a schedule where either we're going to Atlanta a couple times, or he's going to come down here."
Douglas and Alexander, who recently discovered they are cousins, know they still have plenty to learn. They need to sharpen the technique, throw quicker jabs and hooks and stay in the pocket.
For now, they are content with coaching boxing classes at PAP while they continuing building their resume in the amateur ranks.
"We're just taking things one step at a time, keep winning, keep working hard, and in the long run I know that it's going to pay off," Alexander said. "Sooner or later we'll go pro."


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Adrian Lamo On The Stand: 'Did Manning Ever Say He Wanted To Help The Enemy?' 'Not In Those Words, No.'
from the 20-years-for-attempting-to-upset-the-status-quo dept
Bradley Manning is currently on trial, charged with "aiding an enemy" (including "classified" enemies) for turning over sensitive documents to Wikileaks. As Mike pointed out earlier, this latter charge doesn't add up. Manning never handed over anything directly to any enemies of America, classified or otherwise, and any documents these unnamed enemies had in their possession were already publicly available.
Adrian Lamo, the ex-hacker who turned Manning over to the feds (or rather, the Dept. of Defense with some assistance from the FBI), was on the stand on June 4th. Under cross examination by David Coombs of Manning's defense team, Lamo is unable to say Manning intended to "aid the enemy" by releasing these documents. In fact, Coombs exchange with Lamo depicts Manning as someone with idealistic aims who hoped that bringing governmental and military wrongdoing into the light would help change both entities for the better.
Q. At one point you asked him what his end game was, correct?At one point, the discussion turned to the possibility of aiding US enemies, but Manning still refused to view the information he had acquired as anything other than a contribution to public knowledge.
A. Yes, I did.
Q. And he told you, hopefully worldwide discussions, debates and reforms?
A. Yes, he did.
Q. And he said he wanted people to see the truth?
A. Correct.
Q. He said without information you can't make informed decision as a whole?
A. Yes, he did.
Q. And he told you to, he was hoping that people would actually change if they saw the information?
A. Correct.
Q. And at one point you asked him why he didn't just sell the information to Russia or China?And when the questions became more direct, Lamo's answers became correspondingly vague.
A. Correct.
Q. And he told you that the information belonged in the public domain?
A. Yes, he did.
Q. He believed that information was in the public domain and should be for the public good?
A. Yes.
Q. At anytime did he say he had no loyalty to America?In what words, then? The transcripts of the chats between Lamo and Manning are public. There's no indication Manning wished to aid the enemy. There was the potential for harm to exposed operatives and sources, but that was greatly mitigated by the delay between delivery and publication of the documents, not to mention Lamo bringing this to the FBI's attention after the initial chat session. But the military has chosen to view the embarrassment and inconvenience caused by the documents' release as "aiding the enemy" -- whatever hurts us makes them stronger.
A. Not in those words, no.
Q. At anytime did he say the American flag didn't mean anything to him?
A. No.
Q. At anytime did he say he wanted to help the enemy?
A. Not in those words, no.
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Accessible and practical, this book helps teachers incorporate executive function processesaEURO"such as planning, organizing, prioritizing, and self-checkingaEURO"into the classroom curriculum. Chapters provide effective strategies for optimizing what KaEURO"12 students learn by improving how they learn. Noted authority Lynn Meltzer and her research associates present a wealth of easy-to-implement assessment tools, teaching techniques and activities, and planning aids. Featuring numerous whole-class ideas and suggestions, the book also shows how to differentiate instruction for students with learning or attention difficulties. Case examples illustrate individualized teaching strategies and classroom accommodations. More than a dozen reproducibles are included; the large-size format facilitates photocopying and day-to-day reference. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.
See also Meltzer's edited volume, Executive Function in Education, Second Edition, which presents state-of-the-art knowledge on the role of EF in learning across the content areas.


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Donald Trump is raising money for Mitt Romney in New York next week, but he raised eyebrows Friday by praising Vice President Joe Biden's debate performance.
In particular, "The Donald" told NBC's "Today" that Biden restored Democratic spirits sagging from President Obama's passive appearance in last week's debate with Romney.
"He gave it some energy," Trump said of Biden. "I'll tell you what — the President really got beaten by Mitt and they really needed a boost. So I would say, you know, it wasn't a victory but he did stabilize the ship."
The real estate mogul did hasten to add that Rep. Paul Ryan is "a great guy" and "smart."
After flirting with the run for President, embracing the "birther" issue — and enduring a memorable put-down from Obama at the White House Correspondents Dinner — Trump settled on a Romney endorsement earlier this year. It took place at a Trump casino in Las Vegas, with Ann Romney appearing to stifle a laugh.
Trump will be a headliner at New York's Waldorf Astoria next week as Romney mega-donors gather for a "retreat." He will be joined by ex-New York Mayor Rudy Guiliani, Romney finance director Spencer Swick, and SuperPAC "American Crossroads" co-founder Ed Gillespie.
The donors will be entertained by no-longer-funny Saturday Night Live alumnus Dennis Miller, now a right-wing talk show host.


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Thursday, April 14, 2011
The Devil Made Me Do It
Not really, I made the Devil do it. :) Author's prerogative, see? (Oh, the power!!) Yep, when you're the author, you get to make your characters do anything they want, including making the Devil play guardian angel for a change.
In DEVIL WITHOUT A CAUSE, Sammy Divine (a/k/a Samael, the Great Shaitan, Son of Morning, Prince of Darkness and Ruler of the Underworld) has lost the only woman he ever loved to a mere mortal, and finds himself dealing with some very old issues: abandonment, loneliness, anger and pain. When visited by an old friend, the Archangel Gabriel, and offered a possible shot at redemption by helping a young mother whose child has cancer, he decides to take the offer and see where it leads, never knowing it will lead him to discover some deep, dark secrets about himself.
Along the way he takes on an entirely different Prince of Darkness, the hard-rocking Finn Payne, who made his own deal with with Devil long ago, but isn't ready to give up his soul without a fight. A cursed ring, a sick child, and two people who've made their own separate deals with the Devil... you know the sparks are gonna fly!!
GeekSpeakBlog, or read a couple of excerpts on my website, HERE or HERE. What I will give away, as the release date of May 31, 2011 approaches, is three of these Limited Edition Beaded bookmarks AND three gigantic prize packets full of cover flats, postcards and bookmarks from a host of other Supernatural Underground authors like Kerrelyn Sparks, Pamela Palmer, Sophie Jordan, Tera Lynn Childs, Helen Lowe and Leah Cypess. I'll even throw in three of our super-cute "I Read Books That Go Bump In The Night" buttons! Winners will be chosen by Randomizer.org on Friday, April 15th.
(Sorry for the picture quality, but take a closer look at the beaded bookmark... it has the most diabolically cute little handmade devil bead on the end!)
Leave me a comment and tell me whether you consider yourself a devil or an angel :), and you'll be entered in the drawing to win!
50 comments:
- Teri said...
You ask the hard questions, don't you?
Do I consider myself a devil or an angel? Well, I guess I've never thought about it until now....sooooo....I'm a little bit of an angel with a whole lot of the devil in me! LOL
Love your stuff! Amazing!
- April 14, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- Isis M. Nocturne said...
I definitely consider myself a devil, with a smidge of angel tendencies. LOL, it's the curse of being a writer who controls the lives of her characters. Considering that I'm also a film major, I seem to play a lot on the "darker," edgier side of fiction. I like being bad and sharing stories that aren't normally told. *grinning* I also love playing the devil's advocate in arguments! :D
- April 14, 2011 at 10:50 AM
I guess i would have to be an angel for the most part but truly a devil in disguise!!!Can't wait for your book to hit the shelves, nothing compares to your work!!
- April 14, 2011 at 10:53 AM
- Sharon S. said...
If I had to chose, I would go angel, but with a secret desire to dance with the devil (especially if it is Sammy)
Don't enter me (I was lucky enough to get to read Devil Without a Cause early. The review is suppose to go up May 2) The direction of the book wasn't what I was expecting, In a *very good way :)
- April 14, 2011 at 10:54 AM
- Daisy said...
I'm an angel, but that doesn't mean I'm always good! There's a song called "Saint's Heart in a Sinner's Skin" that talks about the will to do right, but the actions that don't always reflect it. I have good intentions, but we all know how the old saying goes!
- April 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM
- AmyC ~ said...
I have qualities of both. I'm an angel most of the time, but have a dark side too.
- April 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM
- Mizz Rizz said...
I think I'm a devil with a conscious. I definitely have my angelic moments, but I can't be good all the time. Really, who would want to be? Not me, I'd be bored to tears within a week. lol
- April 14, 2011 at 11:08 AM
- Jenny said...
Hmmm toughie. Mostly an angel, with more than just a hint of devilishness :D
- April 14, 2011 at 11:09 AM
well in a way i would say i am mostly an angel but like 20% Devil.
- April 14, 2011 at 11:18 AM
- Victoria said...
Honestly I'd have to say more angelic (85%). I really try to do unto others as I'd like them to do unto me. Doesn't always work but I try.
- April 14, 2011 at 11:19 AM
- Teawench said...
I'm an angel though I'm always trying to be more devilish. Doesn't usually work, though.
I LOVE that devil bead. Very cool. And because I don't think my email is on my profile: teawench at gmail dot com
- April 14, 2011 at 11:27 AM
- Ruth A. said...
Pass me the Angel wings with the devil horns please. It all depends on who I'm talking too.
- April 14, 2011 at 11:36 AM
i have to admit im all devil
- April 14, 2011 at 11:43 AM
- colten said...
devil (at least you ask easy q's)
- April 14, 2011 at 11:45 AM
- kahea said...
a devil disguised as an angel ;-)
- April 14, 2011 at 11:45 AM
- Diana Dang said...
An angel wanting to be a devil xD
faked_sugartone at hotmail
- April 14, 2011 at 11:59 AM
- rhomitz said...
Oh my! Well, I guess i'd have to say 50/50. I can be an angel when I wanna be, but it's soooo much funner being a little devil!!! LOL! Their lives seem so much more "wicked."
- April 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM
- Terri Garey said...
Ah, I see we've got a lot of conflicted angels/devils! :-)
That's why I asked the question - people tend to think that things are black and white, when really they're all shades of gray. That's a theme that fascinates me as a writer, and runs through all my books!
- April 14, 2011 at 12:02 PM
- Michelle Bledsoe said...
Please...I am an devil with a little bit of angel thrown in. Bad girls have more fun.
- April 14, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Fallin Angel here!! Good with bad in me lol
- April 14, 2011 at 12:08 PM
- Jenn Herrick said...
Depends on who you ask..lol hmm very hard for me.. I'd say Devil but the rest would say Angel. darn those people giving my secret away. lol
- April 14, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Well i would have to say it depends on what kind of day i am having. Perhapes a bit of both lol
I Love your work!!!
- April 14, 2011 at 12:29 PM
- Kim said...
What an awesome question! I consider myself a devil... all the way. My sister is the angel that keeps me balanced.
- April 14, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Is there a evil Angel, cuz if there is thats me*winks*
Im going to say Angel
- April 14, 2011 at 12:47 PM
- Kt said...
It all depends on the day whether I am a devil or angel. ;)
kclapsadl at gmail dot com
- April 14, 2011 at 1:14 PM
- Clary said...
I'm an angel who loves to read wicked books. ;D
Clarissa Pereira
- April 14, 2011 at 1:22 PM
- mullen said...
Angel. (but isn't that what the devil would say??) :-)
- April 14, 2011 at 1:25 PM
- leisa said...
Half the day Angel....the rest of the time Devil....and some days mostly Devil...
- April 14, 2011 at 1:38 PM
- Terri Garey said...
mullen said...
Angel. (but isn't that what the devil would say??) :-)
Ha! He would indeed. :D
- April 14, 2011 at 1:38 PM
- sin said...
The halo is balanced between my horns with the tail balancing the back... :D Oh the conflict..I was not called a little devil for nothing when growing up.
- April 14, 2011 at 1:50 PM
An angel with a little bit of devil.
- April 14, 2011 at 2:09 PM
I consider myself an angel, but when I read y'all books I think a little devil may come out. I so love y'all books I hope I win so I can read read read.
- April 14, 2011 at 2:21 PM
- ilona said...
I'm a devilish little angel, unless I'm being an angelic little devil ;)
- April 14, 2011 at 2:21 PM
- CJ Gallway said...
I can be a devil or an angel. I would say it depends on the day.
- April 14, 2011 at 2:25 PM
- Paula said...
I believe that my computer might be struck by lightning if I attempted to describe myself as "angelic". But I would make an awful devil. Could I perhaps apply for the part of an imp?
- April 14, 2011 at 2:38 PM
- CLMcCune said...
I'm BAD! With the middle name "Trouble". And proud of it! }:)
- April 14, 2011 at 3:49 PM
- Sheree said...
I'm mostly an angel with streaks of stubborn devilry now and again. ;)
ironss [at] gmail [dot] com
- April 14, 2011 at 5:44 PM
- van_pham said...
I'm a little of both, but it depends on my mood at the moment..sometimes i can be a real devil!
thanks for the giveaway
- April 14, 2011 at 5:47 PM
- Helen Lowe said...
Sadly, I'm "just an ordinary girl"--but the book sound like a huge amount of fun! :)
- April 14, 2011 at 6:03 PM
- unseelieme said...
Can I be a fallen angel?
Seriously, people around me would probably say I'm an angel. I think I'd prefer to be a devil, tho.
- April 14, 2011 at 6:43 PM
- Melissa (Books and Things) said...
I'm a devilish angel. :D
books (Dot) things (at) yahoo (dot) com
- April 14, 2011 at 6:58 PM
- meggerfly said...
If you talked to my acquaintances they'd say that I'm an angel but if you talked to my man or my mother you'd definitely would hear about my devilish ways!
- April 14, 2011 at 7:05 PM
Am I more devil or angel? I guess I would say angel with just a little bit of devil in me. The cover for Devil Without a Cause us great!
- April 14, 2011 at 7:41 PM
- Stephanie said...
Definitely an angel
smccar1 at hotmail dot com
- April 14, 2011 at 7:59 PM
- Brenda Hyde said...
I'd love to say devil, but nope, I will say angel. My kids and husband tell me I can't even cuss correctly. LOL I don't know if I mentioned it here before but that is one kick ass sexy cover. Seriously. Yum.
- April 15, 2011 at 12:06 AM
- Crystal ♥ said...
Today I'd go with angel but hit me up tomorrow and I may be feeling a little devilish! ;)
Looking forward to reading Devil Without a Cause!
- April 15, 2011 at 12:08 AM
- Heather said...
It would depend on how I feel that day, but normally I'm a devil with alittle bit of an angel.
- April 15, 2011 at 2:26 AM
- Amy said...
Probably a bit of an angel according to my morals. But considering the extent to which I was enjoying killing off people in my latest story I'm not too sure anymore!
- April 15, 2011 at 6:08 AM
I have multiple personalities ....one day devil and the next day angel......but I believe the angel rules. The devil just slips in everyonce in a while.
- April 15, 2011 at 8:52 PM
I am a devil
- April 20, 2011 at 12:11 AM


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First Meydan racemeeting takes off with Emirates Airline
Emirates Airline is the generous sponsor as Meydan host their eagerly awaited first meeting of the new season on Thursday evening. The start of what promises to be the biggest and best campaign in the history of UAE racing is a six race, all Thoroughbred card with all races on the All-Weather track.
The official feature is the penultimate race appropriately called the Emirates Airline, a 2000m handicap for which 12 have been declared.
Champion Trainer Ali Rashid Al Raihe who was in double form at Jebel Ali last Friday saddles three in the race, including joint top-weight Monte Alto who will be ridden by Tadhg O`Shea for his main employer, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Stable jockey Royston Ffrench takes the mount on Rochdale with the yard`s apprentice, Saeed Al Mazrooei, aboard Regal Flush.
Assistant trainer Jilani Siddiqui said: "Monte Alto has been a great servant to the yard in recent seasons and always runs a solid race. We know conditions suit him and Rochdale who goes well fresh as well. We only managed to race Regal Flush once last year and hopefully he can be competitive this year as he had some good form in Europe a few years ago."
Doug Watson also saddled a Jebel Ali double last Friday and he is doubly represented with Ted Durcan on Dr Faustus, who shares top-weight with Monte Alto, and Clasp, the mount of Wayne Smith.
Durcan`s mount is a course and distance winner, while Clasp has shown he handles conditions and Watson said: "Dr Faustus finished last season in great form and hopefully can continue this season. Clasp is nine now but has been a real solid performer and should run his normal consistent race."
Dhruba Selvaratnam`s horses ran well throughout last Friday's Jebel Ali meeting and he relies on Mulaqat here. An eight-year-old, he won at Jebel Ali last season, having won at Abu Dhabi back in 2008 but this will only be his third Meydan start and second on the All-Weather track. He was placed on Polytrack in the UK and is another to consider in an open race.
Satish Seemar was also in the Jebel Ali winner`s enclosure but his Achill Bay prefers a longer trip and is probably best watched on this occasion.
The preceding 1200m Emirates Holidays handicap is arguably just as good a contest with the weights headed by Al Raihe`s Alazeyab who won a Jebel Ali conditions race when last seen in March. He was chased home on that occasion by the Ismail Mohammed-trained Qamar and it would be no surprise to see that pair fight out the finish again.
Selvaratnam`s Jaasoos is better over further and will surely bid for an unprecedented third consecutive win in Abu Dhabi`s National Day Cup after this.
Watson`s Classic Blade will find this trip more to his liking than the 1000m at Jebel Ali last Friday, while Mubarak bin Shafya trains Golden Shaheen who was just behind Qamar over course and distance last March and is weighted to reverse that form.


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If you're among the estimated 10 million Americans who earn more than $100,000 per year, you'll fork over a bigger slice of your paycheck to Social Security and Medicare taxes in 2014.
The maximum amount of a worker's pay subject to Social Security taxes — the so-called "wage base" — increased 2.9 percent this year to $117,000, from $113,700 in 2013.
The Social Security tax rate of 12.4 percent, split evenly between employers and employees, remains the same. That means top earners will pay $7,254 in Social Security taxes in 2014, up about $200 from 2013's $7,049.40.
Self-employed individuals pay both the employer and employee tax for a maximum Social Security tax of $14,508, but they can deduct half of their FICA taxes on their federal income tax return.
But the tax hike doesn't stop there.
Employees and employers also each pay a 1.45 percent Medicare tax on all wages with no cap. The self-employed pay a combined Medicare tax of 1.9 percent.
And high-income workers with wages or self-employment income that tops $200,000 for individuals, $250,000 for married couples filing jointly or $125,000 for married couples filing separately will be subject to an additional Medicare surcharge of 0.9 percent.
The Medicare surcharge, which first took effect last year, is calculated on your federal income tax return. So you won't feel the sting of the initial tax hike until you file your 2013 taxes this year.
Meanwhile, 63 million retirees and disabled individuals will receive a 1.5 percent bump in their Social Security benefits in 2014. The Medicare Part B premium, which covers doctor visits and outpatient services, will remain the same at $104.90 per month for the majority of beneficiaries, so net Social Security benefits will be modestly higher.
The maximum Social Security benefit for a worker retiring at full retirement age of 66 in 2014 is $2,642 per month, up from $2,533 per month last year.
The earnings caps for those who begin collecting Social Security benefits before their full retirement age while they continue to work increases $360 per year to $15,480 in 2014, up from $15,120 in 2013. Those who earn more than that will lose $1 in benefits for every $2 earned over the limit.
A more generous earnings cap applies in the year someone reaches full retirement age. They can earn up to $3,450 per month (or $41,400 per year) in the months leading up to their 66th birthday, up $5 per month from 2013. Earnings over those limits will trigger the loss of $1 in Social Security benefits for every $3 earned above the cap.
Earnings cap restrictions disappear once you reach full retirement age, meaning once you turn 66, you can continue to work while collecting Social Security with no loss in benefits.
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Chitanda also saw her character rounded out in a wonderful way--a princess, indeed.
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I know most people aren't going to agree with me, but I liked how this series left the relationships up in the air. I prefer a series creating plot holes or leaving things hanging rather than them trying to cover up everything at once.
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Oreki is feeling the power of change - paralyzing like extreme gravity. That flashback to Satoshi let Oreki empathize more with the fear that comes from such power - a type of change that cuts through your life and character. Perhaps that is why people so passionately erect the barriers they do. In doing so, they can avoid change and remain in the status quo. Staying in the comfort bubble, the reality so painstakingly created to be easy, perfect, predictable.
Chitanda is more than meets the eye. You can tell she has thought about her life beyond high school and how she has the pressure of a noble. From cradle to grave, she's always going to seek to live up to a high name.
Encore, encore. Do you want more? Yes, I do.
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I'm very glad to see people enjoyed the finale. It's not perfect, but it's kinda bittersweet in a sense. An ending surrounded by sakura can never go wrong anyways.
It's sad to see this series end, especially when it once again hit a high point with EP21. Really fun series, will give it another watch much later for sure.
|2012-09-16, 21:37
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This episode really captures some of the things that I love best about Japanese culture.
The subtlety of the execution of the growing romance is particularly noteworthy. The development is often expressed through nothing more than minor visual cues, along with some beautiful scenery. Using nature as a medium for storytelling is nothing new in Japanese animation, but this episode really exemplifies it with the cherry blossoms and countryside landscape. Still, I imagine that none of this would have happened if the construction of the bridge was somehow delayed. Not to mention that the scenery just wouldn't look as stunning. That's something to think about, wouldn't anyone agree?
And of course, this episode outright confirms the similarities between Houtarou and Satoshi, which goes to show that they face surprisingly similar dilemmas even if they live in entirely different worlds.
Come to think of it, a few of these recent episodes has Houtarou slowly being introduced into Eru's personal world. From now on, I believe that the only way he can penetrate that foreign world is by abandoning his "energy-conservation" lifestyle. The history of the two villages really serves as a fitting analogy for the precarious state of their relationship.
Now, this is the last episode of this wonderful series, and I feel sad that I have to part with it. But I still believe that this open ending holds a kind of unspoken beauty in itself. I'm definitely open for more, but I'm not dissatisfied with this ending by itself.
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|2012-09-16, 21:56
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Just wow that would have been quite the line for Houtarou to actually deliver. I was outright shocked before it ended up being more in his head than said out loud. But think that would be a bit much for Houtarou to pull out with such perfect timing. Not like he needs to say it now, just has to keep moving ahead and build up the confidence.
Think Houtarou would be pretty well off taking on that business side of things. Solving mysteries might sound like an occupation, but in the end solving Chitanda's mysteries have usually been the priority .
Just a beautiful episode. The moment Chitanda stepped out you could see Houtarou's energy conservation getting shattered . He was just literally mesmerized the entire time until Satoshi's call snapped him out of it. His feelings have just been more and more confirmed as this last arc has gone on. There's no doubt he'll end up with Chitanda and will eventually say how he feels.
This whole time you've seen it from Chitanda as she showed just what he'd be getting involved in. She's not just one person, but part of a huge world there. It was rather shocking to have her so controlled behind that sheet. She was really in 'family mode' there. It's been something special just watching her express her feelings while introducing him to her world.
Everything isn't settled with the pairs, but it's looking promising. Satoshi is going to figure himself out and Mayaka will be waiting for that. She even appreciated Houtarou getting angry during that Valentine incident. Think that friendship will be just fine.
Just a really nice episode. The potential for the future's of these characters looks good.
|2012-09-16, 22:02
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I never thought I'd ever use these again but...
First it was like
Then again everything played out well and it hits them
That subtle touch to the ending was still a nice closure. Would've wished for a concrete one but if that's what the material has then this most likely has a good chance being set for another season.
I'm quite surprised if Houtarou would ever say that. Those words were too big considering his nature. Being the head of a business?
Well he is a very perceptive person anyway and which gives him better outlook at things that otherwise may have passed under the noses of everyone. Still he isn't at that point yet so this is a more realistic conclusion.
Another interesting thing is that it seems he has come to terms with Irisu. She even got the chance to explain herself in a way. That's that then.
Again 10/10. Really loved this ending. Will miss this series so bad.
The shipper in me has probably deluded me but I dunno.. For me that would definitely seem like a marriage proposal.
|2012-09-16, 22:08
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|2012-09-16, 22:20
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Every season I give most of the animes a try, I have to admit that this anime has to be the must watch of the season if you are into this genre of anime.
I'm not sure of they meant it this way but, the story of the two villages remind me of Oreki and Chitanda's current situation. Oreki being the southern part, refused outside influences and clings to his own beliefs(Land and Water) and fought with the people outside of his own world. Soon Oreki just settled down and stuck to his belief (Energy conservation) but still refused outside influences. This was problematic for people who tried to approach him and no one knew what to do (Just like when it was suggested to go through the bridge in the south). But just like in the case of the two villages, Chitanda is able to breach the barrier between the two villages, she is able to connect Oreki(southern) to outside of his own world (Northern) and put them in peace.
I got so annoyed at the last part xD, I wish it wasn't just in his head...
GREAT anime, one I was eagerly awaiting every week and it's sad to see it go.
|2012-09-16, 22:29
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Damn now I'll have to rewatch this soon. It was just an enjoyable journey from start to finish. Seeing Houtarou from the start right after this episode should be something .
|2012-09-16, 22:30
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Oreki couldn't speak those words because he could not guarantee that he would be the best guy for that job. He doesn't even know what he's good at yet and, his life motto was being destroyed. He now understood that he was the same as his best friend. So he swallowed those words out of fear, the commitment felt too big for him.
Now, Eru said that her place was not the most beautiful nor had the best potential, but she wanted to show it to Oreki anyway.
I'm sure we could reword this as. "This is not the best place, but I want you to know that this is where I am and where I'll be". This is something similar to what was killing Satoshi from inside but with the difference that Chitanda already knows what will be waiting for her in the future.
She already has her future set in stone, and it wasn't the best. And she was being apologetic about it. So, I think she's as afraid as Oreki, and Satoshi about her own feelings. She admires Oreki and doesn't want to chain him to a girl who's chained to such boring place.
And this is when KyoAni displayed why they are one of the best animation studio in the world.
When the wind blew the rare cherry tree's leaves, that place transformed. It became, just for a moment, the most beautiful and the one that had the best potential of them all. Exactly as Oreki imagined it a few seconds ago. The place suddenly became the most perfect there was for the two of them.
A very satisfying ending. True to Hyouka's style and heart. I'll never forget this show.
Now, we wait for that movie announcement.
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FIREBAUGH, Calif. — Standing Friday afternoon on cracked, parched earth where melons would usually grow, President Obama brought both a message of aid and an ominous warning to drought-stricken California as he outlined more than $160 million in federal assistance.
The directives include aid for ranchers struggling to feed their livestock because of the drought, and for food banks serving families in hard-hit areas. Obama also called on U.S. government facilities in California to curb water use.
"These actions will help. But they're just the first step," he said. "We have to be clear. A changing climate means that weather-related disasters like droughts, wildfires, storms [and] floods are potentially going to be costlier and they're going to be harsher."
Obama arrived in the Central Valley at a time when highway signs statewide are flashing "Serious Drought, Help Save Water" and farmers are letting fields of row crops go fallow in hopes of saving orchards.
At a round-table discussion with labor leaders, farmers and water district representatives who had personal and generational histories of fighting for resources, Obama iacknowledged California's fraught water fights.
"I'm here to listen," he said. "I'm not going to wade into this. I want to get out alive on Valentine's Day."
But he then spelled out an agenda in direct opposition to that proposed by House Republicans who have called for dismantling environmental regulations that they say cripple farmers.
Obama tied the drought directly to global warming: "Unless and until we do more to combat carbon pollution that causes climate change, this trend is going to get a lot worse."
Republicans have seized on voter anger over water rationing in and around the Central Valley, seeing it as an issue that could help tilt congressional midterm elections their way in several swing districts.
House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) traveled to Bakersfield last month to declare that environmental rules favored by Democrats have created an untenable situation for farmers. Soon after, the House passed a measure to divert some of the state's dwindling water supply their way.
The plan resonates in parts of the Central Valley, which are facing crippling unemployment as a result of the drought. Its supporters include Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno), who broke with his caucus to vote for the GOP plan.
But it drew heated opposition from the bulk of California's congressional delegation, which is dominated by Democrats. They warn it would amount to stealing water from their constituents and giving it to the state's big agricultural interests. Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Sen. Barbara Boxer, both California Democrats, produced their own plan.
The Senate proposal resembles the kind of action Obama announced Friday. It provides emergency grants and other funds, and leverages existing federal resources in an effort to ease the pain of the drought.
The proposals leave endangered species rules intact despite GOP demands that Congress put "people before fish."
"Without substantive changes to burdensome environmental regulations, the well-being of fish will continue to be placed ahead of the well-being of our Central and Southern California communities that rely on critical water supplies to survive," Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield), the No. 3 Republican in the House, said in a statement Friday.
Caught in the crossfire is Gov. Jerry Brown. Drought politics threaten to damage the prospects for his long-term plan to construct two 35-mile tunnels that would divert as much as 67,500 gallons of water every second from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to thirsty cities and farms to the south. The GOP drought proposal, which would send more water to Central Valley farms in these scarce times, has helped mobilize the environmentalists fighting Brown on the tunnels.
After participating in the round-table discussion here, Obama headed to the farm of Joe Del Bosque, who idled more than 2,000 acres last year and has been an outspoken critic of delta regulations that divert water from farmers.
Del Bosque, in denim shirt and white straw hat, walked with Obama past canals and fields, waving his hands as he talked. The president bowed his head and listened to Del Bosque, the son of a migrant farmworker who became a major producer.
Their walk ended at a presidential podium on barren land where the president extolled California's agricultural bounty.
"What happens here matters to every working American, right down to the cost of food you put on the table," Obama said, urging a cooperative effort to ensure that "agricultural needs, urban needs, industrial needs, environmental needs and conservation concerns are all addressed."
Marcum reported from Firebaugh, Halper from Washington. Christi Parsons of the Washington Bureau contributed to this report.


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"I met Effi and his beautiful wife a good couple of years ago when they, just by chance, heard me singing in a park here in Budapest. They got my first acapella CD Madárka, Madárka, and a few months later Effi sent me an email. He said he has made some music to one of the songs from my CD, showed it to his friends who were amazed, and asked me very respectfully if he could send it to me to have a listen.
I never forget the moment when I received the CD with the song on it, put it on at a net café - and I began to fly... It was the song Lonely Is The Bird.
That's how our working relationship started. And that was one song that opened a new path for me as a singer."
Read what Effi Shoshani has to say about it on his website
Mother Tongue track list:
1. Trollmors Song - Sarah Nebel (Elisabeth Endresen) (Norway) 6:45
2. Oh Love Love - Karolina Kamberska (Czech Republic) 6:36
3. Stars In A Bucket -Maya Avraham (Israel) 6:30
4. Lonely is The Bird - Andrea Gerak (Hungary) 5:08
5. Ninna Nanna A Aette E Venti - Patrizia Deitos (Italy) 6:17
6. Oh, Varmeland - Mimmi Siegel (Sweden) 5:23
7. There Is No Greater Sadness - Andrea Gerak (Hungary) 8:18
8. If only I wouldn't love you - Shain Zakeim (Persia) 7:18
9. Bonus Track –
A Chant in the Lobby \ Oh Love Love - Karolina Kamberska 7:39
Released as a Womens Day gift, on the 8th of March 2011 in Israel, and the album will be available in Europe and worldwide as well.


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President Sukarno Saying Goodbye to His Daughters
Surrounded by citizens of Jakarta, President Sukarno kisses his youngest daughter, Sukmawati, goodbye while his other daughters, Rachmawati (center) and Megawati (left), wait their turn. The Indonesian President was leaving for a three-week vacation in Tokyo.
Image: © Bettmann/CORBIS
Date Photographed: November 19, 1962
Indonesian President Achmad Sukarno Calming down Protesters
Original caption: Indonesian President Achmad Sukarno, shown here speaking to a crowd in September of 1950, was reported trying to calm thousands of angry demonstrators near the presidential palace in Jakarta, October17. An artilery battery was brought into position outside the palace as president Sukarno talked to the crowd which had formed to demand the dissolution of Parliament and general elections. Pres. Sukarno told the throng that he did not want to become a dictator and that he would arrange for elections as soon as possible.
Image: © Bettmann/CORBIS
Date Photographed: October 17, 1952
President Sukarno Addressing May Day Rally
Original caption: 5/7/1965-Djakarta, Indonesia- President Sukarno of Indonesia addresses a mass May Day rally in the Sports Hall Building. Sukarno announced his decision not to attend a peace conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Rahman in Tokyo. The announcement was viewed as a victory for Indonesia's powerful Communist Party. Posters above the silent crowd stress the unity of the working classes in their struggle to overcome "imperialism."
Image: © Bettmann/CORBIS
Date Photographed: May 7, 1965
Leaders of the Non-Aligned Nations
Original caption: 9/29/60-Yugoslavia- 5 top neutralist countries called upon Pres. Dwight Eisenhower & Premier Nikita Khrushcev to resume their personal diplomacy with a face to face conference. The move resulted from a "neutralist summit conference" late sept. 29. Shown here at the end of the conference are (L to R) PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru of India, Pres. Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, Pres. Gamal Abdel Nasser of United Arab Rep., Pres. Sukarno of Indonesia, & Pres. Tito of Yugoslavia.
Image: © Bettmann/CORBIS
Date Photographed: September 29, 1960
Sukarno Inspects Troops
President Sukarno, the first leader of Indonesia after it became a republic in 1945, inspects his troops.
Image: © Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS
Date Photographed: October 1965
Portrait of Ellsworth Bunker, Howard P. Jones and President Sukarno
Original caption: U.S. Special Envoy Ellsworth Bunker, right, and Ambassador Howard P. Jones, center, chatting with Indonesian President Sukarno April 6, 1965, at the Presidential Palace in Djakarta. The Americans met with Indonesian officials in efforts to stop the "decline" of U.S. Indonesian relations.
Image: © Bettmann/CORBIS
Date Photographed: April 6, 1965
Indonesian President Sukarno
Indonesian President Sukarno was taken prisoner by Dutch troops in an attempt to retain control of Indonesia.
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Date Photographed: ca. 1945-1949
Richard Nixon Speaking with Achmed Sukarno
Original caption: Visiting president chats with "veep." Washington, D.C.: President Achmed Sukarno of Indonesia, currently on an 18 day official visit to the United States, is shown (left) chatting with Vice President Richard Nixon shortly before a capitol luncheon given in his honor by Mr. Nixon yesterday. The visiting chief of state also addressed a joint session of Congress yesterday, an honor accorded only to leaders of key nations.
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Photographer: Al Muto
Date Photographed: May 18, 1956
Prime Minister Kishi Nobusuke and President Sukarno
Japanese Prime Minister Kishi Nobusuke (L) greets Indonesian President Sukarno during a state visit in Tokyo, Japan.
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Date Photographed: 1958
Sukarno Achmed Speaking at Podium
Original caption: President Sukarno of Indonesia is shown here delivering his speech to the United Nations.
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Date Photographed: October 2, 1960
Marilyn Monroe Standing with President Sukarno
Original caption: Indonesia's President Sukarno is shown chatting with actress Marilyn Monroe during a party given by Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Logan at a Beverly Hills Hotel last Tuesday night. The party was given in honor of Logan's brother-in-law, Marshall Noble, who is traveling with the 62 members of the Indonesian visiting group. Sukarno had expressed a desire to meet Miss Monroe, who he said is one of the favorite actresses in his country.
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Photographer: George Snow
Date Photographed: June 1956
Kennedy and Johnson with Indonesia's Sukarno 1961
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Date Photographed: April 25, 1961
Prime Minister Kishi Nobusuke and President Sukarno
Japanese Prime Minister Kishi Nobusuke (L) greets Indonesian President Sukarno during a state visit in Tokyo, Japan.
Indonesian President Achmad Sukarno
President of Indonesia, Achmad Sukarno, in 1949.
Image: © Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS
Photographer: Bert Hardy
Date Photographed: April 1949
Indonesian President Achmad Sukarno
Achmad Sukarno, President of Indonesia and Hafi Salim (maksudnya Haji Agus Salim kali yak?), Socialist Foreign Minister, in 1949.
Image: © Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS
Photographer: Bert Hardy
Date Photographed: April 1949
Boy Riding in Bumper Car -- (ngga taunya si Guntur aka Mas Tok)
Original caption: Glen Echo, Maryland: son Of Visiting President Samples American Fun. Mohammed Guntur, 12-year-old son of visiting Indonesian President Achmed Sukarno, is shown having fun at the wheel of a "Dodgem" car at the Glen Echo Amusement Park. The boy was taken to the park by Mrs. Richard Nixon, wife of the Vice President, and her daughters, Julie and Patricia.
Chou En-lai and Sukarno Ride in Boat
Original caption: 7/6/1965-Cairo, Egypt- Cruising up the Nile River, Communist China's Premier Chou En-Lai (l) looks at the sights while his companion, President Sukarno of Indonesia checks the time. Both men were in Egypt awaiting the opening of the Afro-Asian Conference, which was to be held in Algiers. Chou stayed on in the Egyptian capital after the conference was postponed.
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NEW YORK – Suffolk Laundry Services, Inc. created a sexually hostile work environment for female laundry workers over the course of many years and then retaliated against these women when they complained, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a federal lawsuit it filed today. The Southampton, N.Y.-based commercial laundry service provides linens to various establishments, including restaurants and hospitals on Long Island.
According to EEOC's lawsuit, a manager physically and verbally sexually harassed multiple female laundry workers at the facility. The agency alleged that over the course of several years, the manager regularly touched women on their buttocks, hips, backs, forcibly kissed them, and made comments about their appearance and body parts. The agency also alleged that the manager subjected the women to verbal sexual harassment by conditioning requests for time off or for laundry machine repairs with demands that the women sit on his lap or kiss him. The lawsuit further charged that after discrimination charges were filed with the EEOC, Suffolk Laundry continued to permit the manager to remain in his position of authority and retaliated against women who complained by terminating them, reducing their work hours and/or altering their work assignments.
Such alleged conduct constitutes sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC filed suit in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (12-CV-409) after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its conciliation process. The suit seeks to recover compensatory damages for women who suffered sexual harassment while employed for the Suffolk Laundry Services as well as obtain injunctive relief to prevent future harassment and retaliation. The EEOC will litigate the case in partnership with LatinoJustice PRLDEF, the non-profit organization representing the seven women who filed charges.
"The EEOC stands ready to litigate sexual harassment cases when we believe that discrimination has occurred," said EEOC General Counsel P. David Lopez. "And it is important that we work in partnership with organizations such as LatinoJustice that aid our efforts to ensure that the rights of victims of alleged discrimination are vindicated."
Ami Sanghvi, a trial attorney in the New York District Office, added, "It took a great deal of courage for the women who filed charges to come forward and speak up against a manager who had power over their livelihood. The EEOC is committed to ensuring that they and other female workers need not feel as though they must silently suffer sexual harassment."
The EEOC's New York District Office has jurisdiction over New York, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and portions of New Jersey.
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When defining the activity the Working Party underlined that the project was building a bridge between two aspects: redefining European Studies as a university discipline and a field of research on the one hand and work on concepts related to democratic citizenship on the other.
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Those who criticized the city of Durango for being unprepared and negligent in not quickly warning the public about a 300,000-gallon raw-sewage dump in July 2011 might feel validated to know state regulators feel the same way.
The Colorado Water Quality Control Division has ordered the city to come up with an emergency-response plan, a sewer-maintenance program and a training program.
The city had no such formalized plans in place as late as four months ago, said Steve Salka, the new utilities director.
The state was leading us in a direction, but I knew we needed an emergency action plan, he said. I knew we needed a spill-response plan. I knew we needed a maintenance plan. I just put it all together (and sent it to the state).
The city has struck a tentative agreement to spend $84,000 on backup generators for its sewer lift stations to bring it into compliance.
Salka, a retired Naval commander responsible for maintaining aircraft carriers, started with the city last summer. He soon found himself in the new-guy role of having to state the unpopular and persuade City Council to double the sewer rate for much-needed repairs. He said the old attitude of reacting instead of anticipating crises has been flushed down the toilet.
We are not the same organization we were in 2011, Salka said. We practice for emergencies. We prepare for the worst so that our response times are immediate, so we can minimize any spill.
Councilor Dick White approves of Salkas approach.
I think Steve is thinking systematically about the issues. What are the critical needs? How do we go forward? I am sure the next City Council will be looking at some additional capital-improvement requests down the road, White said.
You could argue that clean water and sewage disposal is one of the more important (things local government does), (that) public health trumps public safety, White said.
A smelly past and ongoing deficiencies
Durango has documented 42 sewage spills since 2005 for a total spill of about 317,000 gallons of sewage, or about half the volume of an Olympic-sized swimming pool. They were the result of many types of failure, such as plugged lines from restaurant grease, broken pipes, operator error and power breakdowns, according to city records sent to the state. In addition to the sewage spills, there was a 3.25 million-gallon spill of potable water in January 2010.
The 96-mile-long sewer system dates back to 1916, with the oldest sections underneath Main Avenue and along the Animas River, where pipes are more than 50 years old.
The city regularly dumped raw sewage into the river as late as 1958, when Durangos first wastewater-treatment plant opened. Durangos last major capital upgrade of its sewer system was in 1985 with the opening of the current wastewater-treatment plant at Santa Rita Park.
In his eight months on the job, Salka has uncovered many deficiencies within the system. Because there are no meters to monitor the flow of sewage, the city does not know if theres a spill until somebody actually notices the leak. The gigantic 2011 spill just north of the skate park was first brought to the publics attention by a kayaker.
Electronic equipment within the wastewater-treatment plant had become corroded because blowers had not been working in five or six years, and were not refreshing the putrid air, Salka said.
Besides putting in new blowers, Salka installed a new monitoring system to track the flow of electricity within the plant and to set off alarms in the event of an equipment failure, especially after hours.
It was a nightmare. We could not remotely monitor any of our equipment. Salka said. Before, it was, I think this is how it works. I think if I turn it this way, this is what happens. Now when we turn a switch, we know exactly whats going to happen.
Looming dangers
The equipment at the citys 17 lift stations, which carry the sewage to the wastewater-treatment plant, are not standardized, so parts cannot be easily replaced or exchanged.
Salka wants a uniform system. He is making new development follow city code.
Mercury Village has to pay for (its lift station), he said. We are making them come up to our standards now. It must provide a generator, a vault, so if the wet well overflows, it goes into the vault so were not spilling sewage anymore.
One lurking danger, however, is that the citys lift stations are backed up by two portable generators, which is not believed to be sufficient in the event of a citywide power failure.
The worry is that Durango could lose all its lights and then get buried in an avalanche of sewage during a blackout.
This threat was brought home a year ago during a planning exercise when officials had to react to a plane crash taking out an electric substation during a blizzard.
Oh, we have an issue here we need to address, is how White described the reaction.
As part of a consent order with the Colorado Water Quality Division, the city tentatively agreed to invest $84,000 in backup generators for three of its 17 lift stations. The city also applying for a grant to provide generators for the remainder of the lift-station network.
Steve Gunderson, director of the states Quality Water Control Division, called it a penalty, but the penalty should solve the problem.
(The city) may not have wanted to spend that amount of money at this time, but it will be a good thing for water quality and a good thing for Durango, Gunderson said.
White is relieved that the city is not having to pay an outright fine, which literally be money down the sewer, instead of putting money into the sewer system.
The city is saving money to eventually install flow meters along the sewer system to act as alarms for future spills.
These flow meters are costly, and our goal is to be able to get these in place sometime in 2014, funds allowing, Salka said.
The priority is to get the backup power system for the lift stations in place.
City officials have not yet signed off on the consent order because the city then be under a six-month deadline to complete the project. So Salka does not want to start the clock ticking until April, when work could begin.
In the spring is when you will see the most work done, he said. Then I can take a deep breath. Everything will be going in the direction we need it go in.