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Summary of Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
Grace, elegance and a welcoming manner, these words might as easily describe the personalities portrayed in the portraits by Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, as the artist herself. Normally a tedious process, Vigée Le Brun's reputation as a lively conversationalist, in addition to her demonstrably expert talent as a painter, were significant to a clientele that often dreaded the notion of having a portrait made. The active engagement between the artist and her subject is evident in the finished portrait, as her sitters appear both relaxed and animated. She quickly won over her most famous and loyal supporter, none other than the controversial Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. In her hands, we see Marie Antoinette take on the roles of queen, equestrian, fashionista, and mother - some portraits are scandalous while others follow royal protocol.
Madame Le Brun, as she was commonly known, was an embodiment of French aristocratic culture, which remained a key trait of her style and success in her period of self-imposed exile during the French Revolution. In all, the prodigious artist produced approximately 800 paintings with a long list of royal patrons actively seeking her flattering portrayals across Europe. Although the portraits of Vigée Le Brun might look traditional to contemporary viewers, she was not shy in breaking established norms in the genre. For example, the welcoming gestures and slightly open-mouthed smile, as if in greeting, found in many of her portraits caused quite a stir when debuted. What first caused scandal, however, soon became style, as the pleasing naturalism and relaxed manner of Vigée Le Brun's portraits became immensely popular among the elite and trademark of the artist's distinctive style.
Key Ideas
The daughter of a French pastel portraitist, Elisabeth Louise Vigée was born in Paris in 1755. In her published memoirs, titled Souvenirs, she describes how she was attracted to drawing from a very early age, admitting, "I scrawled on everything at all seasons; my copy-books, and even those of my schoolmates had their margins crammed with tiny drawings of heads and profiles." Her doting father, Louis Vigée, enthusiastically encouraged her nascent artistic efforts, allowing her free reign of his studio and materials.
Most Important Art
Hubert Robert (1778)
A common misconception of Vigée Le Brun is that she was primarily a portraitist of women. In fact, she painted an almost equal number of men throughout her career. Some of the critique Vigée Le Brun has received by contemporary historians points to an inconsistency between the representation of her male and female sitters; notably that she creates an air of authority in her male portraits, in contrast to the softer style afforded to her woman clientele. As Chadwick notes, "The brusque, taut surfaces and intense gazes of male sitters in Vigée Le Brun's portraits of the painters Joseph Vernet and Hubert Robert are almost entirely missing from her portraits of women. The focused mental energy of these figures (Robert's hair springs from his head as if electrified) are in sharp contrast to the many portraits of women with the softened contours and misted surfaces." Artist biographer Meryle Secrest echoes this sentiment, who notes in contrasting Vigée Le Brun to Gainsborough for ArtNews, "Vigée Le Brun, for instance, was making masterly studies of men, but her women too often conform to the clichés of her age." Whether Vigée Le Brun's portraits of women simply conform to clichés, rather than symbolize their elevated status and social position, remains a source of debate.
Peace Bringing Back Abundance (1780)
As an allegorical work, Peace Bringing Back Abundance fulfills the requirements of a history painting. In Vigée Le Brun's hands, it also blurs the distinctions between the Rococo and Neoclassical styles. On the right is Peace, identifiable by her olive branch, who is guiding Abundance, with her harvest of fruits and wheat. It is suggested that peacefulness and plentitude go hand-in-hand; two figures are clad in billowing, crisp drapery come together in an undefined, ethereal space. "Although two women are represented," Sheriff argues, "in terms of contemporaneous painting codes they are alternately gendered as "masculine" (Peace) and "feminine" (Abundance)." As Sheriff continues, "Reading the gendered distinction as representing power and dependency, with Peace guiding and controlling the pliant, sensual, and dependent figure of Abundance, signals not only the painting's eroticism, but also the allegory's meaning." Additionally, the soft, powdery glow of Abundance's skin, her bare breast as well as the texture and color of her drapery, align the representation of Abundance with the Rococo style. Conversely, the darker attire and brunette hair of Peace, often allied with masculinity, and her crown of laurels might hint at the Neoclassicism, a trend towards rationalism in art that was beginning to emerge at this time.
Self Portrait in a Straw Hat (1782)
Self-image was vital to Vigée Le Brun's popularity, and here she fashions it with virtuosic skill. As Katharine Baetjer notes, her beauty was very much part of her appeal and selling power, and here she emphasizes her youthful blush, almond eyes, and white breast almost revealed as the left side of her dress drops open somewhat. At the same time, the richness of the clothing not only projects a sense of luxury and wealth, but also extremely skilled painting - something also evident in the texture and shine of the paints on her palette. What is suggested is that a portrait by Vigée Le Brun will not only be flattering and sumptuously detailed, but that even the sitting itself will be improved by the presence of such a beautiful and amiable artist; fine art and advertising become almost one and the same. The widely-acknowledged influence of Rubens also announces Le Brun as a painter who is aware and worthy of the tradition of the Old Masters, as indeed she was.
Marie-Antoinette with a Rose (1783)
This portrait of Marie-Antoinette is actually a replacement painting for a scandalous work that was originally shown at the artist's first entry to the Salon in 1783. Instead of the refined blue silk and lace gown and required royal accoutrements, the queen was depicted in a simple chemise dress, without the restrictive corset, and her natural hair, slightly tousled, pulled back underneath a straw hat. The attire appeared more akin to undergarments than appropriate attire for a royal portrait. Additionally, she holds a pink rose, which was read as a symbol of her Habsburg identity, instead of symbolizing the wealth and splendor of the lavish royal, and French, gardens. After a public outcry, it was quickly removed and replaced with the painting seen here.
The rich abundance of surfaces and textures on the queen's attire, from the crisp satin and delicate lace of her dress to the nebulous puffs of her wig and feathers, signal her absolute wealth, elegance and royal position. The trademark features of the Habsburg family are softened, as in all of Vigée Le Brun's portraits of the queen, creating a wonderfully flattering image. Her long neck, erect posture, and calm gaze all convey a sense of power. This is contrasted with the delicacy of her extended little finger, and the fact that she does not touch the rose directly at all. The brightness of her skin and sky-blue dress stands out against the darkness of the foliage and evening sky, so that she appears illuminated by a divine light.
Marie Antoinette and Her Children (1785)
The queen was never a popular sovereign in her adopted country of France. Her refusal to concede to court pressure, such as rarely wearing the proper attire (including the hated royal corset), only made matters worse. The massive state portrait, a full nine feet tall, is an embodiment of proper regal authority. The queen is dressed formally, wearing a luxurious red gown, powdered wing, and a symbol of the royal crown rests on an armoire in the background. She is surrounded by her children in a room adjacent to Versailles' extravagant Hall of Mirrors seen in the background. Her eldest daughter looks adoringly up at the regal mother, who holds her youngest child, who would have typically been with a wet nurse, on her lap. Evangelia Karvouni describes in a 2014 article for The Journal for International Women's Studies, "The figure of the Queen with a lively baby on her lap and her daughter leaning affectionately against her brings to mind Raphael's, 1483-1520, portraits of the Virgin Mary with child Jesus and St John the Baptist, such as for example the Madonna of the Meadow." The young dauphin, son of the king and heir to the throne, stands independently while gesturing toward the empty cradle, symbolizing the queen's fourth child who sadly died at 11 months old.
Unfortunately, the painting was not particularly successful in its mission. The posture and facial expressions of the queen were criticized for being too stiff. The depiction of the immense jewelry armoire in the background, was also of symbolic importance, for it is accorded only a secondary position in the composition. Instead of showing the queen wearing extravagant jewelry, she is "showing her children as treasures" in front of her riches, as seen in the popular depictions of the Roman heroine Cornelia. This was meant to counter a recent scandal involving a stolen necklace of immense value rumored to have been made for the notoriously extravagant queen. That the necklace had been made for the prior king's beloved mistress, the ever-popular Madame du Barry, was dismissed by a discontent public. Although the queen is noticeably not wearing a necklace in this portrait, the association to the rumor was too powerful to overcome. Vigée Le Brun's reputation, however, was not marred by the negative reception of this painting, she continued to command high prices for her portraits until she fled France as the rioting citizens marched on Versailles on October 6, 1789.
Self Portrait with Daughter (1789)
The use of Neoclassical clothing is a marked difference from Vigée Le Brun's earlier portraits of this type. Although it might be seen as a fashionable affectation, it could also be interpreted as lending the gravity of the classical to motherhood and female relationships, where it was usually only reserved for masculine fraternity and civil values, particularly in the paintings of Jacques-Louis David.
Although Vigée Le Brun was undoubtedly the most successful female painter of France, and beyond, her legacy was overlooked nearly two centuries following her death in 1841. Her revival in the 20th century, however, has not always been positive, with notions of vanity and sentimentality clouding the resuscitation of her legacy. A well-known example, the influential twentieth-century French theorist Simone de Beauvoir disparaged Vigée Le Brun for portraits such as these, writing: "Mme Vigée Le Brun never wearied of putting her smiling maternity on her canvases." To devalue both the subject and the painter, however, seems a troubling endorsement, rather than challenge, to the disparity of recognition this unarguable success achieved in a notably male-dominated vision of art history.
Vigée Le Brun reconciles the stoic Neoclassical style with an intimate view into the relationship of mother and daughter, manifest in the contact between the bare flesh of both of these figures. The two become almost one, and their extreme proximity and shared gaze unites them against the viewer. Sadly, this close relationship would become estranged during their stay in Russia, only to be united shortly before the daughter's early death in 1819.
Portrait of Emma, Lady Hamilton, as Bacchante (circa 1790)
"The life of Lady Hamilton is a romance" wrote Vigée Le Brun whilst in Naples, and she was certainly correct. An actress-turned-noblewoman, the fashionable Emma had a series of high-profile affairs, including with Lord Nelson, and was the muse of artist George Romney. She was also famous for her "attitudes," a charade-type affair in which she dressed up and posed in the guise of different mythological figures calling upon the audience to guess which goddess or nymph she portrayed. Upon seeing such a performance, Vigée Le Brun was very much impressed with Lady Hamilton, calling her "admirable to behold."
A sense of Lady Hamilton's balance between sensation and scandal is evident in Vigée Le Brun's depiction, which mixes playfulness with an underlying sense of chaos. Combining her lyrical Rococo style of portraiture with Neoclassical history painting, the figure marks a dramatic diagonal line from top left to bottom right. Her smile as she turns to the viewer, as well her clothing, hair, and the gentleness with which she holds her instrument, suggest a lightness and elegance. Vigée Le Brun depicts her subject smiling with her teeth showing, which was, although a trademark of the artist's animated style, highly controversial for portraiture at the time, perhaps also reflecting Emma's unconventional reputation. The Bacchantes themselves were devotees of Bacchus who would supposedly drink and dance themselves into an orgiastic and violent frenzy. In Euripides' play The Bacchae, these women are so overcome by the libertine deity that one of them tears her own son to pieces. This sense of danger hiding underneath her beauty is echoed in the landscape, whose soft smokiness and mountain-peak hint at a devastating eruption. The dark plume of rising ash appears to be clasped by Lady Hamilton, as if she embraces the destruction it portends.


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How to Start Freelancing: Ultimate Guide for Newbies
How to start freelancing and boost your online income?
There are millions of freelancers all over the world today. Some making serious money and some looking for opportunities to get started. If you want to begin your freelancing career, you should. Basically, there are different types of freelancer including – writers, designers, singers, artists and even actors. You can find the perfect definition for freelancing from Wikipedia.
For newbies, I'm writing this post to help beginners with the topic – "How to Start Freelancing?". Many struggles after joining some of the freelancing sites and almost 50% newbies fail to understand how the process works and have to be carried out.
I started freelancing over 2 years before. I understood nothing and didn't know the process for applying for jobs. I had no special skills, and I was nervous but I was looking for money because I heard from an elderly brother, that he made $9/hour! I started jumping as it had a reason. He said he would only copy image-like documents in MS Word! It's as simple as a piece of cake.
Let's not make my story a lengthy play so it's good to get to the point.
How to Start Freelancing?
If you want to start freelancing, you have to understand its basics. Not only about freelancing, but also the thing you are ready to do for your future clients – writing, designing and more as I said above. If you are a good actor, you have to find clients looking for actors for their business purposes. Then you will be eligible to make some serious fat amount of money. Don't worry, actors are the only freelancers, there are designers, Photoshop experts, and even data entry operators making good money online.
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The beginning of a glittering evening for the 2017 Business Awards consisted of a champagne reception at the Cresta Court Hotel, as guests and members alike arrived in their most glamorous attire. Conversations were flowing just as well as the fizz before everyone took their seats in the beautifully decorated ceremony room, tables dressed with flashes of red and sparkling centre pieces.
Our much-anticipated host for the evening, radio presenter Darren Proctor gave everyone in attendance a warm, yet lively welcome to the awards, exclaiming how he was the new guy on the block when it comes to hosting this event but intended to make it a night for everyone to remember!
Chamber CEO, Sue Aldridge, then took the floor welcoming our Patron the Mayor of Trafford, Cllr Jonathan Coupe and his Mayoress, Diane Coupe; our Vice Patron Graham Brady MP and his wife Victoria and the Leader, Sean Anstee. Sue highlighted how proud she is of the Chamber for all the support given to members in the background, and also Altrincham as a town, describing it as "The blueprint for the whole of Trafford" which was met with an enthused round of applause, and rightly so! Sue also encouraged members to get involved with the Board and submit their ideas and suggestions to continue improving the Chamber.
Then without further ado, beautiful plates of fresh melon drizzled with honeyed syrup and raspberry coulis began making their way to the tables, whilst money was gathered to play Heads & Tails, with all proceeds being donated to the brilliant Maggie's Manchester. Darren explained how he would be playing the game with a musical twist – once a song was played, the audience had to put their hands on their heads if they thought it got to number one in the charts, or on their bottoms if not, basing the game on more than just the luck of a coin this time! Tunes ranging the decades from Take That to Oasis were played, until only one was left standing – Richard Harris from Blackstone Solicitors, who took home two business class tickets to a destination of his choice, courtesy of the award sponsors, Turkish Airlines – what a prize!
After all that excitement, it was back to the food as the main course arrived and went down a treat; Roast Cheshire turkey with all the trimmings. This was followed by a selection of English Shire cheeses, and all the while, close-up magician Jason Rea wowed everyone with his superb tricks.
Then it was time to get down to business and begin presenting the all-important awards, as an air of excitement and anticipation settled over the room…
Small Business of the Year – MeAndMyMates.com
Sponsored by Slater Heelis LLP
Entrepreneur Dominic Kent has worked tirelessly to create a directory of professionals who can be trusted, that has grown to over 100 businesses strong in Sale, and recently franchises have been agreed to launch in Altrincham & Hale – a great achievement from its inception.
Start Up Business of the Year – Matt Fox Physio
Sponsored by Sale & Altrincham Messenger
Matt Fox is inspirational. He has a passion for helping people recover, sees people at their lowest and with his professional yet friendly manner puts them back on the right path again. This has no doubt been a great contributing factor to his businesses success.
Retailer of the Year – Diadem Jewellery
Sponsored by Handelsbanken
Diadem Jewellery survived the recession and thrived when others were closing down. It made headlines last year for being the first UK high street trader of its kind to accept payments in bitcoin online and in store. Sue Aldridge collected the award on their behalf
Property Team of the Year – Helpful Home
Sponsored by Together
Helpful Home started out with the aim of becoming a complete home solution, offering regular cleaning, ironing and handyman services. They now offer landlord services to private landlords that need a one-stop solution to dealing with tenants. The feedback from the landlords they have worked with has been excellent and complimentary.
Young Apprentice of the Year – Olivia Parkes
Sponsored by Trafford College
Olivia Parkes has become an invaluable part of the team and succeeded in progressing and developing skills on a massive scale since joining MiniMe Marketing in 2014, and taken on full client accounts independently. Now close to completing a Level 4 Diploma in Marketing Communications, she clearly has drive and ambition.
Provider of Professional Services – HR Dept (Trafford & Warrington) Sponsored by Informed Solutions
HR Dept provides a personalised tailored service for all the businesses they work with. They are always available, prompting a response with practical advice, support and guidance on a range of personnel issues.
Leisure & Tourism – Cresta World Travel
Sponsored by Turkish Airlines
Cresta World Travel opened in Altrincham in 1969 and has not rested on its laurels. They offer services to local clientele and have worldwide clients. They won the Altrincham BID mystery shopper award with 100% score and feel they are "getting it right". Their clients are well informed and want to return again and again.
Charity of the Year – Maggie's Manchester
Sponsored by MLP Law
Visitors to Maggie's Manchester receive free practical, emotional and social support for both themselves and their families and friends. A warm welcoming place where visitors can find the answer to their questions, meet people who understand what they are going through and find the hope and strength they need.
Customer Service of the Year – MiniMe Marketing & PR Consultancy Sponsored by Bluebird Care Trafford
MiniMe Marketing works with the commitment of an in-house team, planning and implementing marketing tools, delivering results and maintaining regular communication with clients. Their client retention rate has remained at an impressive 95%, which they feel is due to their commitment to making every client feel individual.
Business of the Year – Informed Solutions
Sponsored by Trafford Council
Informed Solutions are committed to equality and bridging the UK's digital skills gap, sponsoring awards, sitting on boards supporting universities and inspiring young people to enter the industry. With offices across the UK and Australia, they are proud to have their global headquarters in Altrincham's old
After all of the fantastic recognition for local businesses, there was still one person left to thank for putting together such a fantastic Business Awards Ceremony for the 6th year running, as Sue presented Anne Jardine with a bottle of champagne and the room erupted with applause for all of her hard work to pull of every brilliant Chamber event throughout the year.
It was then time for some raffle prizes to be won, with a myriad of fabulous things up for grabs from a bottle of Glenmorangie Malt Whisky or a Michael Kors men's gift set, to dinner for 2 and an overnight stay at the Cresta Court Hotel – it was safe to say everyone was eager for their raffle numbers to be called!
The excitement wasn't quite over yet, as Darren took the floor to auction off a fabulously festive 'Christmas House of Commons Essentials' package donated by Vice President for Sale, Christine Stout, containing whiskey, champagne, Cuban cigars and Taylor's 2003 Vintage Port – everything needed for an indulgent Christmas! Starting the bidding at £100, the figure crept up and up until it was finally sold to Salim Uddin-Khandakar from Hale and Bowdon Magazine for a staggering £450! Darren exclaimed he was a brave man for not consulting his wife before nodding his head to bid the final amount, but all for a great cause so hopefully he was off the hook!
CEO, Sue Aldridge closed the evening by congratulating everyone who had made the shortlist this year, which was an accolade to each business and the judges had their work well and truly cut out for them. All that was left to do was top up on drinks, and move over to the dancefloor to celebrate amongst the most successful businesses and individuals in the region.
A massive congratulations to all those taking away a trophy at the 2017 Awards, and a special thanks to all of our sponsors. For information regarding the 2018 awards, please contact Anne Jardine via firstname.lastname@example.com
Photographs were taken by our photographer Martin Hambleton, and the video of the event was recorded and produced by Rob Taylor of Reedsmore. All can be viewed on the Chamber website
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State - INACTIVE
Last look at who's on Modesto-area ballots Tuesday
Candidates running for office in the Northern San Joaquin Valley didn't quite have the cash to steal air time from GOP governor candidates Meg Whitman and Steve Poizner.
Nevertheless, the region has a slate of competitive races set for Tuesday. Voters in Stanislaus County will get a new supervisor, auditor, judge, congressman, assemblyman and state senator. The county's sheriff faces a challenge, and so does its clerk.
Here's one last look at the choices Stanislaus County voters will make with their ballots:
Supervisor, District 3
Former state Agricultural Commissioner Bill Lyons tapped his extensive political network and his bank account to pull together more than $260,000 for his run for the seat on the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors being vacated by Jeff Grover.
His opponent, Terry Withrow, didn't roll over. Withrow gathered more than $89,000 to make his case.
The candidates slammed each other in advertisements: Withrow's allies criticized Lyons' pension as a retired Modesto Irrigation District director and Lyons' friends struck at Withrow over a relative's transfer of groundwater out of Stanislaus County to south valley farms, a sale that's frowned upon by other farmers.
If he wins, Lyons would be the only Democrat on the board. Withrow pitched himself as independent of established politics, but he worked with former MID Director Mike Serpa.
— Adam Ashton
Supervisor, District 4
A race between three seasoned politicians to represent north- central Modesto and Del Rio is among the few local contests with a chance at heading to a fall runoff.
Incumbent Dick Monteith, a former state senator, is viewed as a nonconfrontational leader who would be 82 at the end of his second term. He has raised more money and is well known throughout the county.
Challengers Balvino Irizarry and Carmen Sabatino finished fourth and fifth, respectively, in a 2006 campaign won by Monteith. Irizarry served one term after his election to the Modesto City Council 23 years ago, and Sabatino was elected to one term as mayor in 1999. It looks as if they are duking it out for the chance to face Monteith in November.
— Garth Stapley
Stanislaus County Sheriff
Incumbent Adam Christianson is running for re-election as his department readies itself for drastic budget cuts that will force layoffs and reduce jail inmate space.
Challenger Turlock police Capt. Rob Jackson is hoping to return to and lead the Sheriff's Department, where he worked for nearly 20 years.
Christianson's campaign boasts of a recent decline in the crime rate and promises that he's an experienced leader who can carry the department past the lean times. Jackson says he'll unify a divided department and correct mistakes made by Christianson's administration. He says he'll make fiscally responsible decisions, devising a plan to provide services using fewer employees.
— Rosalio Ahumada
The field to replace retiring Stanislaus County Judge Donald Shaver is a crowded one, with six candidates competing for the first shot at an open seat on the bench since 2002.
The list includes Stanislaus County Superior Court Commissioner Nancy Williamsen, Deputy District Attorney Shawn D. Bessey, and attorneys Martha Carlton-Magaña, Geoff Hutcheson, William Mussman and Philip A. Pimentel.
Voters may be lost in the pack because the candidates are discouraged from voicing personal opinions about laws on the books and how they would apply them impartially from the bench.
Thus, throughout the campaign, candidates avoided thorny topics like the state's "three-strikes" law, and were criticized at times for trumpeting endorsements.
The winner likely will secure a lifetime job, because it's rare for a challenger to unseat a judge.
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19th Congressional District
Four Republicans are angling for the seat held since 1994 by Rep. George Radanovich, R-Mariposa, who is retiring: State Sen. Jeff Denham of Atwater, former Rep. Richard Pombo of Tracy, former Fresno Mayor Jim Patterson and Fresno City Councilman Larry Westerlund.
They generally agree in their conservative positions -- cut taxes, protect gun rights and the like. Sparks have arisen over campaign tactics, including claims that Denham and Pombo benefited from commercials for recent events put on by independent entities. They've been hitting each other hard in advertisements, which could benefit one of the Fresno candidates.
The Democratic primary pits Les Marsden, a music conductor in Mariposa, against Madera physician Loraine Goodwin. They face an uphill fight in November unless national party leaders decide that the Republican nominee is vulnerable.
The district takes in parts of Stanislaus and Fresno counties and all of Tuolumne, Mariposa and Madera counties.
— John Holland
25th Assembly District
This race could break several ways with five strong candidates vying for a safe Republican seat that covers six counties.
They are Modesto City Councilwoman Kristin Ol- sen, former Modesto Councilwoman Janice Keating, former Modesto Councilman Bill Conrad, former Turlock Councilman Kurt Vander Weide and Tuolumne County Supervisor Teri Murrison.
Riverbank Councilman Jesse James White also is on the ballot, but the 21-year-old is a long shot after his May 14 arrest on suspicion of possessing small amounts of marijuana and cocaine.
Olsen and Keating lead the field in fund raising, but their opponents are fighting for votes in the district's rural foothill counties. All of them are conservatives who list cutting taxes, spending and regulation as priorities.
— Adam Ashton
14th Senate District
This seat opened unexpectedly in the fall when incumbent Dave Cogdill of Modesto chose not to seek re-election.
Assemblyman Tom Berryhill is the front-runner in a five-way race for the Republican nomination to the seat. He moved from Modesto to Oakdale for the campaign, and his opponents have characterized him as a carpetbagger for doing so. That charge hasn't stuck because voters in the district are familiar with him.
Fresno financial adviser Tom Marsella, Oakdale businessman Bret de St. Jeor, Columbia attorney Heidi Fuller and Manteca engineer Tim Campi round out the field. Marsella, de St. Jeor and Fuller have campaigned to Berryhill's right, arguing that he has compromised to work with Democrats. Berryhill says building relationships across the aisle is essential in advancing laws and Republican principles.
— Adam Ashton
Two-term incumbent Lee Lundrigan has a challenge from longtime title insurance provider Terry Harwell. The clerk-recorder manages elections and vital records from birth and death certificates to property records and marriage licenses.
Harwell touts his experience providing title insurance for residential, commercial and agricultural clients and supervising large staffs and budgets.
Lundrigan has a legal background and experience running the elections and records offices since 2002.
Harwell and his supporters argue Lundrigan is not a good manager, and Lundrigan says Harwell doesn't have the experience, especially in election law and practices, to lead the offices.
— Michelle Hatfield
For the first time in 28 years, Stanislaus County voters will have a choice for auditor-controller.
Two candidates will be on the June 8 ballot: Assistant Auditor-Controller Lauren Parrill Klein and Community Hospice Chief Financial Officer Rick Dahlseid.
Auditor-Controller Larry Haugh is retiring. Typically, the race has not drawn challengers, with auditor-controllers running unopposed and their assistants running unopposed when the auditor-controller retired.
Dahlseid wants to expand the role of the auditor-controller's office by lending its expertise to other county departments to improve efficiencies and to offer its services to nearby cities to generate revenue.
Parrill Klein wants the department to focus on its traditional duties and look for more operational efficiencies. She touts her experience in the private sector and county government.
— Kevin Valine
Proposition 16
This initiative would affect public utilities in the Northern San Joaquin Valley. It's sponsored by Pacific Gas & Electric Co., and it would require a two-thirds vote before a public agency could create or expand a retail power system in an area where it is not the exclusive provider. The vote would be needed in the existing service area and the area proposed for service.
Proponents say such a vote is needed because electricity is a complex business and could put taxpayer money at risk. Critics see the measure as a brazen attempt by PG&E to choke off competition, and they note that power systems are funded by customer bills, not taxes.
The issue has drawn opposition from the Modesto Irrigation District, which competes with PG&E for power customers in some areas. Passage could complicate the effort by the South San Joaquin Irrigation District to acquire the PG&E system in and around Escalon, Ripon and Manteca.
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Messi injury forces him out of Argentina squad for Morocco clash as Barcelona star targets Man Utd in Champions League
The playmaking magician has aggravated a pelvic problem while playing in his country's 3-1 defeat during his first match for Argentina since their World Cup exit
LIONEL MESSI has sparked fears he could struggle to be fit for Barcelona's Champions League tie against Manchester United after aggravating a pelvic problem on international duty.
The Barca star will sit out his country's international friendly with Morocco after Argentina lost 3-1 to Venezuela in Madrid and will head back to his club for checks.
Messi, 31, played a full 90 minutes upon his return to the Argentina team on Friday night - his first international appearance in 265 days, after the thrilling 4-3 defeat to France during the World Cup.
But Venezuela ruined his come-back with a stunning win over their South American rivals - just second in history.
And now to the Argentine maestro has handed Barcelona an injury scare as Messi will miss Albiceleste's friendly against Morocco on Monday with the injury.
That comes just 2½ weeks before Manchester United host the Catalans in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie at Old Trafford on April 10.
They also face second-placed Atletico Madrid in La Liga just four days before heading to England.
Meanwhile, Luis Suarez is also doubtful for the Red Devils clash after picking up an injury in last week's La Liga match against Betis.
Barca have published a statement on their website confirming Messi's involvement in the international break is over.
It read: "Lionel Messi did not have the return to international action that he would have wanted, and an injury picked up on Friday night means he will miss Argentina's game against Morocco on Tuesday.
"Whilst he would feature from start to finish, a problem with his pubis means that Messi will not play in the second friendly of the international break."
Messi has been in stunning form recently, orchestrating Barcelona's win 5-1 over Lyon last week with two goals and two assists to his name.
He then went onto scoring a magnificent hat-trick against Betis, extending the Catalans' La Liga lead over Atletico Madrid to 10 points.
His wonderful chip over helpless keeper Pau Lopez was a highlight of the game and earned him an ovation even from home fans.
But after reporting on international duty, national coaches were concerned about Messi's well-being.
Technical director Cesar Luis Menotti said: "It scares me that Messi plays. I see him emotionally fatigued between the Champions League and the national team.
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And it was so, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and the interpretation thereof, that he worshipped, and returned into the host of Israel, and said, Arise; for the Lord hath delivered into your hand the host of Midian. (Judges 7:15)
After the Hebrews occupied the Promise Land, they found themselves threatened by the surrounding nations because they did not obey God's instructions to drive the inhabitants from their camps. The Hebrews also fell into idolatry repeatedly.
But God was faithful even when His people were not. He set up judges to guide His people back to Him. One such leader was an unlikely soul named Gideon. Gideon came from a poor family and was the least in his father's house. And even though Gideon tested the Lord by putting out a fleece, God saw valor in the young man and chose Gideon to lead His army against the Midianites. The Lord sent Gideon and an army of three hundred men to fight the innumerable men of the Midian army. Not only was Gideon's army small in number, they were armed with only trumpets, empty pitchers, and torches concealed under the pitchers. Oh … and God. During the night, Gideon and his men infiltrated the enemy's camp. At Gideon's signal, they blasted the trumpets and broke the pitchers, revealing the torches. God caused great confusion to fall on the Midianites, and they began to kill one another. Because Gideon trusted and obeyed God, he saved his people from the enemy. (You can read Gideon's story in Judges chapters 6, 7, and 8.)
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Over the past three decades, care of the horse's mouth has apparently become a huge concern. When I graduated from veterinary school, care of the horse's mouth was the concern of an equine veterinarian and part of our overall job of taking care of the horse. However, now it's become the subject of a good deal of controversy about who should be taking care of the horse's teeth, how often, what constitutes "proper" care, etc.
From a scientific standpoint, much of what has passed for "routine" horse dental care—filing down sharp points, leveling the chewing surfaces, etc.—has been shown to be largely unimportant. That is, when researchers have looked at the results of routine procedures performed on horses' teeth, they largely haven't been able to find any differences in how the horses do before and after the interventions (in feed digestibility or feed particle size, in jaw movement or on test scores in dressage horses). That's not to say that care of the horse's teeth isn't important, it's just that some of the emphasis placed on making sure that the horse's mouth is attended to according to some preconceived notion is probably not as important as some people make it out to be.
Routine care of the horse's mouth, of course, is an entirely different kettle of fish from true oral pathology, such as the treatment of diseased or broken teeth. There are certainly serious problems that can occur in the horse's mouth. True oral pathology is a job for a veterinarian, often one with specialized surgical training.
But as for leveling and smoothing of the dental arcades (teeth floating), three distinct possibilities exist: Care can be overdone, there's neglect, and there's care that's just about right. Unfortunately, while "just right" is the standard that everyone should be shooting for, even if that's a standard that doesn't have a real definition. In fact, just right almost undoubtedly varies from horse to horse. But if just right is elusive, attending veterinarians should probably err on the side of caution: "Above all, do no harm."
Equine Tooth Structure
The hypsodont teeth that horses have are characterized by high crowns that extend high above the gum line and lots of hard enamel that extends down past the gum line. This tooth structure gives the horse extra tooth material so that it can put up with the wear and tear that comes from eating tough, fibrous material like hay (or fences, stall doors, trees or any of the other things that horses insist on eating). Other species with hypsodont teeth include cows, goats, sheep, alpacas, llamas and camels.
It's interesting to consider the fact that as much as people assert that grinding away on a horse's mouth with alarming regularity is essential for the horse's health, there seems to be a remarkable lack of attention given to the teeth of cows, goats, sheep, alpacas, llamas or camels, and these species don't appear to be suffering too much as a result. While one might opine that horses get ridden, and thus should be spared the discomfort of sharp teeth, camels are ridden— and even raced—but camel teeth seem not to have attracted the same level of attention.
What's Worse? Too Much or Too Little Care?
Horse teeth are designed to tear and shred forage. All of the ridges and points and other structures are there for a reason. While veterinary medicine can't state why they are there for any definitive reason, it's likely that they have some importance and that dental interventions to "correct" such structures should be considered with caution. There certainly is a point where dental care can be overdone. Sharp teeth can certainly be associated with trauma to the insides of the horse's cheeks; however, teeth that have been ground excessively can cause difficulty for horses in chewing and processing their feed. Less is often more.
What to Do?
Given that there are other people— nonveterinarians—who assert that they are "experts" in the care of the horse's mouth, veterinarians still have an opportunity to stand out by providing good dental care as part of an overall strategy of horse health care. Rather than focusing on regular attention to performing procedures, veterinarians might consider regular oral examinations with attention to the mouth on an as-needed basis (as opposed to a set schedule). Of course, this makes some sense. No one would allot a human dentist to put a filling in a tooth, or an endodontist to do a root canal, without first performing an examination to determine whether there's really a problem. If, clinically, a horse is healthy, one should be circumspect about subjecting him to aggressive dental procedures. In fact, some dentistry specialists (Dipl. ACVD) are now advocating that proper care may even involve only a few teeth (rather than grinding away at the horse's entire mouth).
More care is not necessarily better care. It can be difficult for clients to tell the difference between work done by "specialists"—who may assert that veterinarians lack the knowledge, skill or concern to take care of the horse's mouth—and that done by veterinarians. In order to differentiate themselves, veterinarians should move past the point where work on the horse's mouth is done according to some preset schedule and according to some preconceived "ideal." Rather, veterinarians should focus on providing good client relationships, good care and regular oral examinations to make sure that dental work is only done as needed, and only after a thorough exam.
Dr. David W. Ramey is a Southern California equine practitioner who specializes in the care and treatment of pleasure horses. Visit him at doctorramey.com.


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About four years ago I found myself in an ironic dichotomy: I had achieved significant professional success, and at the same time I was suffering from significant burnout.
On one hand I was feeling success, but on the other hand, I was completely empty.
Physician burnout is an epidemic. For the last several years, 50% of physicians surveyed in the United States report feeling clinical burnout, which entails emotional exhaustion, lack of personal accomplishment, and depersonalization.
I think while the awareness of burnout is everywhere, we often find ourselves plugging away, not changing, and not sure how to get off the rat race of medicine and life, until something snaps.
For me, I have found two things that are the main culprits of burnout:
1. Increasing work demands
2. Lack of recovery days
Part of the reason for burnout is work compression – the reality that we are all doing more in the same amount of time than we did last year or the year before. Our work demands are increasing and not associated with any increase in 'recovery' time.
It's like you went from running a 5K to a 8K to a 10K, but you are required to run in the same amount of time you run the 5K, and there is no longer recovery.
Because of work compression, we need work recovery.
One of the things we should reassess is our work versus recovery in medicine. A day away from the hospital is GOLD. As our compression increases, we need to think of ways to work in recovery days. When I feel myself spirally toward burnout, the best thing is for me to be off the grid for a day here and there.
For us to do this as a profession, it is going to take a team effort.
Based on statistics, if I walked into any clinic, any operating room, or any hospital ward, I would find half of my colleagues NEED a recovery day.
I wonder, what if we built those into our schedules?
What if we had built in recharge days, where doctors could sign up?
Yes, I know what you are thinking, it's called vacation.
Many physicians have enormous stress both before and after vacation. Most physicians must achieve the same metrics each month: such as RVUs or call assignments, or face a cut in pay. Hence they must do the same amount of work in a fewer amount of days. Clinical demands pile up, administrative work remains, and it's very hard to actually take a vacation and not be overwhelmed on the bookends.
Vacation is important, and we all need to unplug. What I am suggesting is that we take a hard look at how medicine has changed with regards to work compression, and schedule in work recovery. We should consider – as teams – how we can build in days of recovery for ourselves and for each other.
If you think about it – we as physicians heal. It's our number one job. Everything we do, whether research, administrative duties, or education is all to improve the clinical care of our patients – to heal.
Shouldn't we be smart enough to say enough is enough and heal ourselves?
Shouldn't we be able to figure out how to make access to sure we have access to exercise, healthy foods in the doctor's lounge, recovery/recharge days, and mental breaks?
Can't we figure out how to allocate duties that someone with less education can do and allow us to focus on the care of patients and training the next generation of doctors?
And shouldn't we be able to build in recovery days – where we allow staff to take a break from overloaded work schedules to PREVENT errors and workplace culture declines due to burnout?
I know people will criticize my idealism, but I'm a realist. I know how smart we are as healers. I know how hard we work – all of us. From physicians to nurses to pharmacists.
We should be able to look at work hours, work shifts, call hours, and build in mandatory away time, breaks, a day here and there where recovery is required.
Airline staff do this…don't you think there is a reason?
We are smart. We can figure this out. And we need our leaders to equip us to do so.
For the most part, the schedule of medicine has not changed. We still spend 24 hours in the hospital and take weekend calls that can be brutal. But its compression and pace has changed, with added technology, and the result – clinical burnout, is of no surprise.
We must change in response.
We must.
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If you're hankering after a movie that's all about pure action then FIGHT NIGHT delivers and introduces newcomer Rebecca Neuenswander to the ring. She hits hard and she's for real - check out this trailer for the UK DVD (out 13th July) to see what we mean! Optional if you have space: The winner of numerous international film awards FIGHT NIGHT tells the gripping story of a female prizefighter's experiences in the male-dominated world of illegal underground boxing. A brutal but invigorating film that explores the darker side of a world previously seen in films such as "Million Dollar Baby" and "Girlfight", FIGHT NIGHT is an impressive debut from director Jonathan Dillon and features a stellar performance from Rebecca Neuenswander.
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Journey to the land of Jesus
with Notre Dame Alumni and Friends
Please note: This pilgrimage is currently SOLD OUT.
We have received an overwhelming response and have sold out all seats on this pilgrimage. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact our office at (574) 383-9396, and we will gladly add you to the list. We are also working on adding another departure date during Lent 2020 (tentatively February 29-March 8, 2020, with an optional excursion to Petra, Jordan to follow). Details about this departure date will be released as soon as possible.
Experience the Sacraments like never before: Renew your baptismal promises in the Jordan River, renew your marriage vows in Cana (or join in celebrating those that are doing so!), and celebrate Mass daily.
Never read Scripture the same again: Ride on the Sea of Galilee, make a visit to Bethlehem, pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, kneel in the tomb of Jesus, and more!
Dive into the mysteries of Lent: Pray the Stations of the Cross on the path Jesus walked to Calvary and experience the desert on a visit to Jericho and the Jordan River.
And do all of this as a part of the Notre Dame family: Travel with your spiritual family - the University of Notre Dame alumni and friends - while being accompanied by chaplain, Rev. Matt Hovde, C.S.C. This pilgrimage will also make a visit to the Tantur Ecumenical Center, a Notre Dame-affiliated property, with a dinner and lecture.
Pictures below: (1) Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives; (2) Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem; (3) Sea of Galilee; (4) Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
Fr. Matthew Hovde, C.S.C., '11, '15M.Div.
Fr. Matthew Hovde, a native of Miami, FL, came to the University of Notre Dame in the Fall of 2007, joining the Old College Seminary. He studied History and Theology, earning his BA from Notre Dame in 2011. After spending a year of formation in Colorado and professing his first vows in the Congregation of Holy Cross, he returned to the University of Notre Dame and earned his M.Div. in May of 2015. During his active ministry as a Holy Cross deacon and priest, Fr. Matt has worked at Notre Dame in residential life as well as Campus Ministry. He has served as an Assistant Rector in Sorin Hall, directed the Short Course Sacramental Preparation process, and assisted with Marriage Preparation. Fr. Matt currently serves in his second year as the Rector of Zahm Hall, one of Notre Dame's undergraduate halls for men.
Dates of this pilgrimage are:
Saturday, March 9 through Monday, March 18, 2019 (10 days / 9 nights)
Day 1 - Depart U.S. (Chicago gateway)
Day 2 (D) - Tel Aviv and Nazareth, including Mass in the Basilica of the Annunciation and a welcome dinner. Overnight in Nazareth.
Day 3 (B, L) - Nazareth, Cana, and Caesarea Philippi. Overnight in Tiberias.
Day 4 (B) - Galilee Churches of Multiplication, Peter's Primacy, the Mount of Beatitudes, and Capernaum. Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Overnight in Tiberias.
Day 5 (B, L) - Mass in the Basilica of the Transfiguration followed by a drive into the West Bank to Jericho. Renew your baptismal promises in the Jordan River. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 6 (B, D) - Day in Bethlehem including the Church of the Nativity, Mass in the Shepherds' Fields, Manger Square, and the Milk Grotto. Overnight in Jerusalem.
This evening, visit Tantur Ecumenical Center (a Notre Dame property in Jerusalem) for a dinner and lecture.
Day 7 (B) - St. Anne's Church, Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, and the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre. Afternoon free time with overnight stay in Jerusalem.
Day 8 (B, L) - Mount of Olives, including Church of the Ascension, Pater Noster, Dominus Flevit, the Garden of Gethsemane, and Mass in the Church of All Nations. Mount Zion including St. Peter in Gallincantu, the Upper Room, and Dormition Abbey. Jewish Quarter and Wailing Wall. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 9 (B, D) - Ein Karem including Church of St. John the Baptist and Church of the Visitation. Afternoon tour of Masada and optional float in the Dead Sea. Evening farewell dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 10 (B) - Depart for U.S. (Chicago gateway)
*(B, L, D) denotes meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) that are included with the package.
As of April 25, 2018, this pilgrimage is SOLD OUT.
If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact us at (574) 383-9396. Also, a second departure date in November 2019 is currently being added. More details available soon.
Pilgrimage package includes:
Pilgrimage preparation and follow-up materials delivered via email
A dedicated pilgrimage guide who will accompany the group, supplemented with local guide(s)
Custom-designed pilgrimage booklet for each pilgrim
All included activities, events, and tickets
Round-trip, economy-class airfare from Chicago O'Hare to Tel Aviv (additional cities available on request)
Private, motor coach service while in the Holy Land
Accommodations (8 nights) in 4-star and 5-star hotel properties with double-occupancy rooms, including taxes (with option to upgrade to single-occupancy)
Nazareth: 1 night in Legacy Nazareth or similar
Tiberias: 2 nights in Ron Beach Tiberias or similar
Jerusalem: 5 nights in Notre Dame Center of Jerusalem or similar
All gratuities (Bellman/chambermaid, guides, drivers, and meal service)
Luggage handling (1 piece per person) in/out of hotels
Breakfast daily (8 total) at hotel, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners
Online preparation meeting for all pilgrims to review itinerary, activities, logistical arrangements, and prayer resources
Pilgrimage does not include:
Any personal purchases and passport, visa, or luggage fees
Meals while traveling, as well as 3 lunches, 3 dinners, and drinks at meals
Recommended travel insurance (optional add-on available from the Alumni Association)
Anything else not explicitly stated as included
This pilgrimage is currently SOLD OUT.
Notre Dame Pilgrim Rate: from $5,840 (from Chicago O'Hare)
Select U.S. cities*: from $6,040
*Select cities include: Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, Tampa, and Washington, D.C.
Departures are available from most major U.S. airports. Please call us at (574) 383-9396 to receive your custom rate or if your city is not listed here.
Save $300! Register by July 1st, 2018, for early-bird savings of $200 and select to pay by check for another $100 savings.
Additional Items:
Early-bird pricing (register by July 1st, 2018): Save $200
Single-occupancy supplement: Additional $949
Land-only package (no flight included): $4,840 per person
Pay balance by check: Save $100
Please note that singles are subject to availability. If you are a single traveler but would like to find a roommate, we will do our best to match you with another roommate. If you are a single traveler and we cannot find you a roommate, you would be required to pay the single-occupancy supplement for a single room.
How do I register?
This pilgrimage is currently sold out.
Payment Schedule:
Deposit - $300 due upon registration
Final balance - Due by November 9th, 2018
Invoices will be emailed in October for the final balance. The final payment may be paid by credit/debit card, electronic bank transfer, check, or money order.
During registration, if you elect to "pay balance by check," you will receive $100 off the pilgrimage fee, which will be reflected on your final invoice. If you elect to "pay balance by check," the final balance can be paid by electronic bank transfer, check, or money order.
Please note: Payment plans can be arranged if needed. Please contact us if you would like to pay in several installments.
How do I pay?
During registration, the $300 deposit can be paid online with a credit card or debit card.
The final payments may be paid credit/debit card, check, money order, or electronic bank transfer for no fee. Or, you can elect to "pay balance by check" during registration and save $100 off your pilgrimage fee. If you elect this option, you can make the final payment via electronic bank transfer, check, or money order. Checks and money orders can be made payable to "Verso Ministries LLC".
Payments can be mailed to:
Verso Ministries LLC
P.O. Box 986
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Registration is open until filled. If space is still available, registrations may be made at any time.
Late registrations made after November 9th, 2018, are subject to availability and may be subject to a different pilgrimage price. Registrations made after this date also may be subject to an alternate pilgrimage cost depending on flight availability. Please contact us directly if you have any questions.
What is your cancellation policy?
$150 of the $300 pilgrimage deposit is non-refundable. Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here.
Cancellation after deposit and 91 days or more from departure: $150 per person
90-31 days prior to departure: $300
30-15 days prior to departure: $500
14-7 days prior to departure: $1,000
6 days or less: No refund given
Any cancellation charges incurred from other supplies or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, etc.) may come in addition to the administrative fees listed above. Cancellation fees are for individual pilgrims.
Pricing also assumes a minimum of 15 pilgrims. Pricing may be subject to adjustment for a different size group.
Why is this is an estimated final package price?
Final airline taxes and fees may fluctuate until flights are ticketed (about 30 days prior to departure). Any excess fees levied by the airlines beyond the original total price at time of booking will be the responsibility of each pilgrim. Also, prices are based on the current (as of January 2018) exchange rate of 1 U.S. dollar to 3.45 ILS (Israeli New Shekel). Any drastic fluctuations in currency exchange rates could affect the final pilgrimage pricing.
If you have any questions about pricing and when final pricing decisions will be communicated, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.


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Nathalie and Jevon were married in her parents' backyard. Their portuguese waterdog, Stella, was nearly as delighted as were their loving parents.
She wore Truvelle, her girls work Park & Fifth, and he wore The Tux Store. She carried Forage and Bloom flowers and Vancouver Mobile Make-up. We ate food by Frese & Grape.


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For Immediate Release
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Senators Urged to Probe Sotomayor on Proper Role of Impartial Courts
WASHINGTON - A national court-advocacy group has called on U.S. senators to pose
10 questions to Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, to gauge her
views on insulating courts from "inappropriate political influence."
In a June 19 letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Justice
at Stake Campaign said the questions "will help Americans to understand
Judge Sotomayor's perspective on the significance of a fair and
impartial judiciary. We encourage you to bring these pertinent issues
to the public's attention."
The list of questions includes general queries about Sotomayor's
attitudes on the separation of powers, judicial impartiality and the
importance of an independent judiciary. It also cites cases Sotomayor
and other judges have faced, to gauge her attitudes on when a judge
should avoid a case to prevent ethical conflict; the right to bail
during certain immigration proceedings; judicial discretion in
sentencing; and FBI investigative powers under the Patriot Act.
The Judiciary Committee is scheduled to begin hearings on
Sotomayor's nomination July 13. Justice at Stake is a nonpartisan
national partnership that works to protect courts from special interest
and partisan pressure.
"The confirmation process is a unique opportunity to urge nominees
to educate the public on the importance of courts that are fair,
impartial and independent," said Bert Brandenburg, executive director
of Justice at Stake. "These questions, like many others being submitted
to senators, stand in contrast to recent trends in state judicial
elections, where questionnaires are sometimes used to threaten ballot
box retribution if judges don't rule on behalf of interest group
Excerpts from the letter and the full questionnaire are as follows:
June 19, 2009
The Honorable [NAME] Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate [ADDRESS]
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Dear [NAME]:
As the U.S. Senate prepares to consider the nomination of Judge
Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United States, Justice at
Stake is pleased to offer ideas for questions that could help
illuminate the nominee's views on an increasingly important public
policy issue - protecting the integrity of our courts from
inappropriate political influence. We believe that this nomination
offers a tremendous opportunity to educate Americans about the
importance of a fair and impartial judiciary.
Justice at Stake is a national, nonpartisan partnership of more than
50 organizations working to keep courts fair and impartial through
citizen education, civic engagement and reform. We have built a
coalition to help Americans protect the courts that protect their
rights, shield our courts and judges from excessive partisan pressure,
and reduce the power of money and special interests over the judicial
selection process. Justice at Stake does not endorse or oppose specific
nominees or candidates.
We think the following ten questions will help Americans to
understand Judge Sotomayor's perspective on the significance of a fair
and impartial judiciary. We encourage you to bring these pertinent
issues to the public's attention by asking the following:
- What conditions do you think characterize a fair and impartial
judiciary? How important is such an institution to the functioning of
our democracy? What principles guide you to fairly and impartially
apply the law as a judge?
- The Supreme Court recently ruled in Caperton v. Massey
that the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment sometimes
requires judges to recuse themselves in cases where they have received
a significant amount of campaign support from a party in a pending
case. In your answers to the questionnaire for this committee you
informed us that you have recused yourself well over 100 times for a
variety of reasons. Can you explain to us your own thinking regarding
when and why you will remove yourself from a case? What
disqualification standards should Americans expect from their Supreme
Court justices?
- Can you share some of your views regarding the separation of powers
among the three branches of government? What is your philosophy on the
proper role of the judiciary as a check on the executive and the
legislature? What principles would guide you in cases before the
Supreme Court?
- What criteria should the Congress use in applying its
Constitutional power to impeach a federal judge? What norms should be
used to balance the need for accountability with the need to insulate
judges from improper political pressure?
- In a 2007 case entitled Kraham v. Lippman, 478 F.3d 502
(2d Cir. 2007), you held that a judicial rule preventing leaders of
political parties, their families, or their law firms from receiving
appointments to state courts did not violate the First Amendment right
to freedom of association. You wrote that the rule "further[ed] the
rational and legitimate goal of eliminating corrupt court appointments"
and that the interest in "protecting the integrity and the appearance
of integrity" of the courts was "not merely legitimate, but
compelling." Can you expand upon your view of the importance of a fair
and impartial court system in our democracy?
- During his confirmation hearing, Chief Justice John Roberts opined
that "Judges are like umpires. Umpires don't make the rules; they apply
them." Do you agree with this view? Why or why not?
- In Elkimiya v. DHS, 484 F.3d 151 (2d Cir. 2007), you held
that an applicant for lawful permanent residence in the United States
could apply for bail from detention, though you denied the petitioner
the privilege in that case. Others have disagreed with your decision
on the general right to apply for bail, reasoning that the REAL ID act
had given the Attorney General the unreviewable authority to release or
detain applicants for asylum. See e.g., Bolante v. Keisler,
506 F.3d 618 (2007). How important do you think access to the court
system is in our system of government? In what ways do you believe the
constitution ensures access to the court system for non-citizens?
- In a recent case, U.S. v. Cavera, 550 F.3d 180 (2d Cir.
2008), you wrote an opinion dissenting in part. You said that
"arbitrary and subjective considerations, such as a judge's feelings
about a particular type of crime, should not form the basis of a
sentence ...[y]et a serious danger exists that sentencing judges will
dress their subjective views in objective trappings ... . We only
encourage [...] confusion if we signal that our review is arbitrary." 550
F.3d at 219. As a former assistant district attorney and federal
sentencing judge, you have particular experience with the need to
balance judicial discretion in particular cases with standard
guidelines and appellate review of lower court decisions. Can you share
with us your
philosophy about the proper role of judicial discretion in federal
- You recently joined a unanimous opinion in John Doe Inc. v. Mukasey,
549 F.3d 861 (2d Cir. 2008), that invalidated portions of the PATRIOT
Act giving FBI agents the authority to release so-called "gag-orders"
without judicial approval. What do you think the specific role of the
judiciary ought to be in protecting civil liberties from potential
government overreach?
- Two of the cases among those you consider your most significant opinions involved protecting First Amendment rights. In United States v. Quattrone,
402 F.3d 304 (2nd Cir. 2005), you maintained the right of the press to
release the names of jurors in an open courtroom, and in Ford v. McGinnis,
352 F.3d 582 (2d Cir. 2003), you sided with a prisoner's right to
celebrate a religious holiday he deemed subjectively important. In
light of these cases, what is your view on the role of the courts in
upholding constitutional rights and the rule of law?
Bert Brandenburg
Executive Director
Justice at Stake
Deanna Dawson
Director of Federal Affairs
Justice at Stake
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I test drove a 2017 SW Premium 255SB last night (same basic boat as the 240SB of years past). It was a 2 tuber with the Merc 4 stroke 150hp engine on it. My issue was with speed and RPM. The boat only did 27 mph with 3 adults on board and only hit right at 5000 rpm. This RPM seems really low considering the redline is 5800 and the loading last night would be typical weight we would have on board. So, before I buy I am wondering what prop should be on the boat and whether I can get a little more speed out of it if I turn the motor a little faster.
Also, the motor would only trim up so far at speed before it just stopped. Is that a new Merc feature? My 2015 four stroke doesn't do that. I really thought I needed to trim it up a little more to get it out of the water.


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By Rhonda Jones
My head has been spinning with lots of fresh ideas since this new year has begun. What will 2018 unfold for me? The main thought that keeps returning to my mind is the need to be present and intentional in all my relationships.
Last week my husband and I went out to dinner and the first thing we did when we sat down to the table was bring out our cell phones as we waited for our food. Was there anything wrong with this picture? I looked around the restaurant and saw that everybody else was doing the same thing (justification, right)?
And then I began taking a deeper look at myself. God revealed to me that when the waitress came to the table, rarely did I look her directly in the eye and engage in personal conversation. It was as if I saw a moving picture of myself going through the day, touching the lives of people around me but not really "engaging" with them. What a sad motion picture my life had become! I had to repent and ask God to help me wake up to the moments in my life that He intends for me.
A day later, I was walking through Bell-Square and just as I approached the opening to Macy's Department Store, a tiny girl toddled out with such great enthusiasm of being able to walk (you could see the pride all over her face) that I just had to laugh and say, "Well, look at you, Princess…you go, girl!" Her mama was right behind her, encouraging her to step out and explore the world around her. Right then I knew I had just experienced a godly encounter and thanked Jesus for that little moment of joy He brought to my heart.
I believe that every moment we live is a moment God has planned for us (See Jeremiah 29:11-13), whether we travel a smooth path with rich blessings or a deep valley of sadness, sorrow or pain. And I also believe that He brings people into our lives for an intentional purpose, whether they encourage us, or we in turn do the same for them. But that won't happen unless we become vulnerable enough to allow God to show us how to see the people around us with His eyes, from His godly perspective.
I Samuel 16:7b says: "The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
So, here is my daily prayer for 2018: "Lord, help me live my life today from Your perspective, serving those I encounter with a humble heart filled with love. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
(Rhonda Jones is the Music Director at Washington Cathedral. She's been involved with the music ministry for almost 23 years, was a single mom for 15 years and met her husband Ted at this church. Her testimony is one of God's faithfulness through times of abandonment and loneliness, healing and restoration. She always welcomes anyone willing to praise God with their voice into the Cathedral Choir).


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High School Basketball
High school hoops: More names to watch in Mr. Basketball race
There were a few oversights in an article I wrote this week projecting the Mr. Basketball race. Jacob King, a Trinity point guard who's signed with Campbellsville University, hasn't suited up this season for the Shamrocks due to a broken finger but could be back for the Louisville Invitational Tournament next week.
Another name not mentioned was Lexington Catholic star Luke Johnson, who's signed with Loyola-Maryland and is averaging 22.8 points and 3.4 rebounds for the Knights. While Johnson's potential candidacy is hamstrung by the existence of fellow 11th Region star Taveion Hollingsworth, he's still worth placing among the top 15-20 seniors in the state.
Doss senior Jaylon Hall was also short-changed as a contender from the 6th Region. He's been part of two Sweet Sixteen teams, including last season's state runners-up, and is averaging 18.9 and making nearly 50 percent of his shots for the Dragons this year.
▪ Cameron Carmical heaved a game-winning bomb from half-court to give Harlan County a 58-57 win over Cordia in its first game of the WYMT Mountain Classic at Perry County Central. Carmical, a senior, is averaging 18 points for the Black Bears, who are Kentucky's only remaining unbeaten high school team at 16-0.
Cameron Carmical's (@CameronC4_) game-winner to beat Cordia in the first round of the Mountain Classic.— Jamie McCracken (@JamieWYMT) January 5, 2017
What a moment. pic.twitter.com/fBaFoGDOxF
▪ Franklin County's girls will host the Centria Metals/Penn Station Shootout this weekend. The featured game pits Scott County, ranked eighth in the first Cantrall Ratings of the season, against No. 18 Nelson County at 8 p.m. Franklin County, sixth in the ratings and featuring a Miss Basketball contender in Princess Stewart, takes on North Hardin at 5 p.m. The event's other three games are: North Bullitt vs. Western Hills, 10:30 a.m.; Sayre vs. Meade County, noon; and Southwestern vs. No. 19 Conner, 6:30 p.m.
▪ Ashland Blazer star Mykasa Robinson, who underwent offseason ACL surgery, made her season debut for the Kittens last week at Rowan County. She scored two points and grabbed two rebounds before exiting the game in the second quarter with a dislocated pinky, for which she underwent surgery on Wednesday. The junior, who's committed to the University of Colorado, told the Herald-Leader she could be back by the time postseason play begins.
▪ Kristen Mayo scored her 2,000th point in East Carter's 80-10 win over Elliott County on Dec. 12. The Marshall University signee became the school's first player, boy or girl, to accomplish the feat, and did so two years and 10 days after reaching the 1,000-point milestone against Elliott County on Dec. 2, 2014.
▪ Lafayette's Chris Wharton finished with just seven points in the Generals' 49-47 win over Bryan Station on Tuesday, but the final two came on a put-back with less than two seconds to play. Station junior Eric "Boss" Boone flirted with a triple-double in the game, finishing with seven points, 10 assists and seven rebounds.
The Defenders (7-5) will host reigning 5th Region champ Taylor County in a rare Saturday tilt this weekend after traveling to Montgomery County for the Bart Rison Classic on Friday.
▪ Danville's girls went 3-0 at last week's Citizens National Bank Classic, defeating Spencer County (69-54), Collins (66-60) and West Jessamine (58-44). Sophomore Ivy Turner leads the Admirals, who have reeled off four straight wins, at 23.1 points per game.
▪ Covington Catholic will honor its 1967 state runner-up team at halftime of its game against Conner on Friday night. That team lost to Earlington, 54-53, in the finals of the 50th Sweet Sixteen. South Hopkins absorbed Earlington in 1975; South Hopkins in 1996 consolidated with West Hopkins to form Hopkins County Central.
▪ Clark County freshman Kennedy Igo reached the 1,000-point mark during the Cardinals' 65-30 win over Dixie Heights in the LaRosa's Holiday Classic at Conner on Dec. 28. Igo, who transferred this year, was the leading scorer as an eighth-grader last season at Montgomery County.
Josh Moore: 859-231-1307, @HLpreps