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In the Gospel Our Lord was confronted by the Jewish authorities. I don't know what kind of schools they attended, but there was one thing they knew backwards and forwards, and that was the Torah. They could recite the Books of Genesis and Exodus.
They knew the proper name for himself that God told Moses at the burning bush. It was Yahweh. They knew as well that the name Yahweh means He Who Is. So, they knew what Jesus was saying about himself when he said, "Before Abraham came to be I Am." They knew he was saying he was God. So, with no formal closing to their discussion, they picked up stones, meaning to stone him to death for the sin of blasphemy. But Jesus slipped out of their sight.
What do you think the name Yahweh really means? What did God mean by calling himself "I Am?"
Two answers pop into my mind. For one, the name is like a blank check on which you may write in anything you want. It could be "I Am all powerful." or, "I Am all wise."
The other answer to what God means by calling himself I Am would be that he is always present tense. There is no past or future with him. He is as he always was and will be.
Another way of imagining there being no past or future with God is to say all of our human history is always present to him. In Catholic schools we used to be told that the passage of human years is like a parade moving slowly around the base of a mountain. We see only the minute we live in, but God on the top of that mountain sees all the years of our lives as present to him.
A year ago I said the Sunday Masses in the St. Louis parish where I grew up. The parishioners were sad because a drastic drop in enrollment was closing their school in June. I shared their sadness. I graduated from that school in 1942, and my brother and sisters had graduated from there going back to 1928. We have wonderful memories.
I suggested to them that instead of viewing the school's past as dead and gone, they should see it as God does as a glorious reality. I feel that way myself, and even though the parishioners might not agree, just a few days ago a nephew of mine who was there said on the phone that he bought my idea. He has come to take on God's point of view, seeing the past as very real, our memories as substantial.
It's like a poem of my dad where he was lamenting over people doing away with all the improvements he had built into our old house. He concluded with, "Nothing is left but the memories, but maybe it was memories we were building after all."


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Valentine's Special
No red hearts, archer angels or cheesy cards. Just a couple of photos (of couples).
Pacific sea nettle jellyfish
You'd have a hard time trying to convince me to go swimming in waters where there might be jellyfish. But put some glass between me and them, and I can watch them for hours.
United States Capitol at night
An allegory of the duality of politics: all clean and majestic on the surface, and blurred and sketchy behind the scenes.
Human evolution at a junk fair
An old biology book, a terrestrial globe and a human skull wearing glasses: this is the sort of weird arrangements you may encounter on a French open-air junk and antiques fair.
Forest dwelling in Normandy
Hidden in a clearing in the middle of the forest, this dwelling looks like a miniature version of traditional Normandy houses.
Miltonia or The Talking Flowers
Miltonia? Miltoniopsis? Regardless of the precise taxonomic genus of these orchids, I'm always amazed by the complexity and beauty nature can achieve.
42,812 photos
42,812. That's the number of files currently residing in my "photos" folder. They span seven years of photography, three continents, and an evolving mix of taste, experience and equipment. This mosaic marks the inauguration of the gallery section of this site, where I'll be sharing the pictures I like the most.

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What I Wish Everyone Knew About Uber Accidents
Car accidents are one of the worst forms of accidents. While in certain cases, there is little or no injury, car accidents can otherwise be fatal. Injuries can be severe, which means more medical bill, absence from work, property loss as well as monetary loss. There is a great deal of emotional and psychological trauma involved too. In any case, one's everyday life is disrupted in multiple ways. While there's a possibility of making claims to the insurance company involved in the losses incurred, there are a lot of things one should know before applying for reimbursements.
Hire a lawyer
Always hire a lawyer. He is the one who will tell you about the laws involved and your rights as a victim. A lawyer will collect all the evidence and do all the documentation, which is otherwise impossible in case you are severely injured. The lawyer will be inclined to help you and you don't need to pay him unless you receive your reimbursements. In case any long time medical attention is needed by the victim, the lawyer will make sure they receive that too.
Call the police immediately after the accident
This is extremely important. The police will provide a valid document regarding the type of accident and the damage caused.
Visit the doctor
Do not skip this step, no matter the severity of the injury. This will again serve as a proof that will be essential while claiming for money.
Know the company's insurance policy
This is important if you are a driver and have met with an accident. Different companies have divided the validity as well as the amount of the claim based on whether the app is 'on' or not, or whether there's a passenger in the car. Uber and Lyft do not allow claims if the app in 'off' and hence the driver is left at the mercy of the car insurance company, who have a different set of rules, based on the damage caused to the car and the driver.
If you are aware of your surroundings after the Uber accident, try to remember details such as the vehicle number or the people around. Try to remember any witnesses you might have seen. Though it is the lawyer's job to collect witness statements, you can be positively helpful. This will speed up the process of claiming.
No matter how fast you collect the document, the process of making claims is a tedious one and takes a certain amount of time. Please have patience and keep all the medical bills and receipts safe. The same is applicable to witness statements and police reports.
Approaching the insurance company
Make sure you approach the company only in the presence of your lawyer. Never submit any written or verbal declaration without your lawyer's consent or approval.
These are the most basic points, each one of us should know about Uber accidents. For more details, one can consult an Auto Injury Lawyer, a type of personal injury lawyer.


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Mike Brown means we got to fight back!
Michael Brown, Jr. was murdered by Darren Wilson of the Ferguson Police Department August 9, 2014.
This is fact.
The thing that has always bothered me is his police car has never been found or examined. I will go to the grave saying the reason why the former Ferguson police chief (whom my husband and Facebook friends nicknamed Struggle Chief) and Chief Belmar waited so long to tell what happened in this incident and give his name in the local, then national media was to get Darren Wilson out of St. Louis.
You can't tell me otherwise, and I'm not going to argue about it.
I said what I said.
I remember the day this happened, and the feeling of being utterly hunted by the St. Louis County Police Department. I knew by living in St. Louis 'the county' was a totally different animal.
I knew that.
I have lived here all my life. This was not new information. What broke my heart was this child, this young man, was left in a street, bleeding and shot for hours–to have his mother provide a semblance of dignity by bringing a white sheet for him to be covered by. Police would not even let her see him.
All of me that was black and woman grieved with her. If her son didn't matter, and could be discarded–so could my children. So could my husband, my brothers and godsons. All whom are black. His death confirmed what I had heard my mother tell a saleswoman in a Macy's when I was in my early 20s:
If we not careful, it'll go right back to the way it was…
It will go right back to the way it was.
I remember having knock down arguments with my Texas-bred husband about the motive of this crime. I told him it was about race–he didn't believe me. I had to give him the crash course on police interaction in St. Louis County. I had to tell him the police in 'the county' (as the native St. Louisians call the area outside of the city limits) harass black people because they can.
If they see a lot of black folk in a car, you will be flagged. Most of police in North St. Louis County don't aim to have respectful conversation with you when you get pulled over as a minority.
It's always about race in North County. There are so many non-melaninated officers here whom see black skin as a weapon and the wrong look at them to be a threat. The reason Michael Brown, Jr. is dead is because he looked at scary white officer.
I said what I said.
He had the car, the badge and the gun. What and how was his life in any immediate danger?
I'll wait.
The breakdown in Ferguson (I refuse to call it a riot or looting), happened within 5 miles from my apartment. I saw the QuikTrip burn. I saw on local television windows break and people just were wildin'!
I saw the military grade vehicles on West Florissant. I saw people get tear gassed, people running up West Florissant from flash generates. I saw black people have guns pulled on them for only existing and buses refusing to run through Ferguson!
I saw more police than I ever want to see ever again and began to watch them watch me more when I drove.
I was a refugee in a occupied state. Twitter was sometimes the only way to know what was going on!
I saw all of it–and in awe. I, as a writer, had words–that goes without saying. But the lifetime St. Louis resident was just like, "Good."
I don't regret feeling like this–it was brewing for generations. This resentment, this rage and it resulting in "I can't give a fu-ck anymore! I'm tired!" I saw the protest on television, fielding calls from my mother begging me to not go out and protest. I had to deal with my husband asking me to just stay home because, someone has to be Coretta right?
In speaking to my mother on these matters, she told me not to beat myself up if I can't do as much as I would want–she told me to do what I can or could.
I could be a sounding board.
I could help organize in my ministerial circle.
I could become more vocal and more vigilant.
I could record the police.
I could go out when I could.
I wrote–often.
I could follow on social media and break up craziness in my own circle regarding these issues of race, blackness, police brutality and white supremacy.
And I did–immediately!
There are people whom I have not spoken to in four years because their views became known and they were diametrically opposed to anything that looked like right.
There are people I haven't spoken to because they chose to be silent rather than fight. There were clergy I lost respect for because I saw how they used this tragedy for clicks, likes, shares and money!
I was accused of hating the police.
I was accused to being racist myself.
I was accused of hating white people.
I was accused of being out of pocket because I thought faith had a place in activism.
I was told by my church leadership that my husband and I shouldn't talk about social justice, let alone preach it!
When my husband and I tried to call churches to pray and work together in Ferguson, no one wanted to meet or talk. Or, when the hubs would call, he was told, "We don't know what to do."
We became more active on social media. We tried to be a support to anyone that needed it. We even thought about making our apartment a safe house, since our church was. We became more vigilant participants in outreach ministry. I started the 2911 Initiative at our church in order to provide emergent needs to people in the community whom needed it.
The goal, our goal personally and as well as for ministry, was to be a help, provide support and be present whatever that looked like. The strangest, most dystopian thing in the aftermath of this is police murder was the people I have met. The conversations I have been privy to, and the rooms I have been invited into.
My life has become richer in the aftermath of someone dying–and I never forget that. That humbles me and is heart-breaking. In this movement, there is work to do. There is always work to do–and you don't always need to be seen doing it.
You don't always have to broadcast what you're doing. One thing this movement has taught me is you can always help someone whom you see trying to change the world.
David stunned the giant with a rock before he cut off his head with a sword. Don't ever think doing a little thing will never work. Find something for your hands to do. Now.
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Dow Plummets After Fall in Chinese Economic Activity
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 199 points, to 16,174, at 1:30 p.m. after weaker than expected reports on economic activity in the U.S. and a seeming contraction in economic activity in China. The S&P 500 was down 21 points to 1,823.
There were four U.S. economic releases today.
Markit "flash" PMI
FHFA home prices
Existing home sales
4.87 million
4.82 million
Markit's flash purchasing managers index for the U.S. fell to 53.7 in January, signaling economic expansion but at a slower rate than in December. Analysts expected the PMI to repeat the December reading of 55. Also disappointing on the U.S. front, the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported home prices increased just 0.1% in November, below analyst expectations of 0.4% growth and below October's 0.5% growth. Year-over-year FHFA home prices were up 7.6%. Lastly, existing home sales for December came in at seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.87 million, below a revised rate of 4.82 million in November and missing analyst expectations of 4.94 million.
While the U.S. economic numbers were all weaker than expected, the market was also driven down after HSBC reported Chinese manufacturing activity decreased in January.
HSBC Manufacturing Flash PMI
A PMI level above 50 indicates economic expansion, while numbers below 50 indicate contraction. The higher the number is above 50 the faster the growth, and vice versa for below 50. The flash estimate includes roughly 80% of the final survey responses, so it could be revised upward when HSBC's final manufacturing PMI is issued on Jan. 30. The Chinese National Bureau of Statistics manufacturing PMI is released the following day. Economists were surprised by the contraction and gave multiple ideas for why it may have occurred. Basically, though, no one is quite sure if and why the Chinese economy contracted, so we'll need to wait for more data.
Leading the Dow's fall today are financial stocks, with JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs,Visa, and American Express all down more than 2%. Visa and Goldman Sachs are two of the top three stocks on the Dow by weight because of their large stock price, so their fall is hitting the blue-chip index extra hard.
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House OKs farm bill, headed to president's desk
WASHINGTON — After months of debate and negotiation, Congress voted final approval Wednesday to a massive farm bill that will provide more than $400 billion for agriculture subsidies, conservation programs and food aid.
The House voted 369-47 for the legislation, which sets federal agricultural and food policy for five years, after the Senate approved it 87-13 on Tuesday. It is now headed to the desk of President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
The measure reauthorizes crop insurance and conservation programs and pays for trade programs, bioenergy production and organic farming research. It also reduces the cost for struggling dairy producers to sign up for support programs and legalizes the cultivation of industrial hemp.
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Rep. Michael Conaway, R-Texas, said the final bill looks at "stresses and strains across all of rural America, economic development issues and just the practice of farming and ranching. It says: here are federal resources we want to put against those problems."
One thing the bill doesn't include: tighter work requirements for food stamp recipients, a provision of the House bill that was celebrated by President Donald Trump but became a major sticking point during negotiations.
Another contentious piece of the House's original legislation, relaxing restrictions on pesticide use, also didn't make it into the final text.
Conaway championed the stricter work requirements, and fought to restrict the ability of states to issue waivers to exempt work-eligible people. The House measure also sought to limit circumstances under which families who qualify for other poverty programs can automatically be eligible for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and earmarked $1 billion to expand work-training programs.
The bill does increase funding for employment and training programs from $90 million to $103 million.
The original House bill failed during its first floor vote when 30 GOP members blocked it over an unrelated immigration issue. It passed a second time around, but without any support from Democrats, who insisted they wouldn't vote for a bill with the new work requirements included.
"The version we passed in June took bold steps to reforming SNAP and moving in the direction most of us believed was supported by the American people," Conaway said. "That was not supported broadly by the body across the building, and we made the compromise necessary to get us to this place."
The House and Senate also clashed over portions of the bill's forestry and conservation sections.
Negotiations were complicated in recent weeks when the White House asked Congress to make changes to the forestry section in response to deadly wildfires in California, giving more authority to the Agriculture and Interior departments to clear forests and other public lands. The final text doesn't significantly increase the agencies' authority.
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said the bill will help producers "make decisions about the future, while also investing in important agricultural research and supporting trade programs to bolster export." But he voiced disappointment over the failed changes to work requirements.
"While I feel there were missed opportunities in forest management and in improving work requirements for certain SNAP recipients, this bill does include several helpful provisions and we will continue to build upon these through our authorities," he said.
The bill maintains current limits on farm subsidies, but includes a House provision to expand the definition of family to include first cousins, nieces and nephews, making them eligible for payments under the program.
Montana Rep. Greg Gianforte urged the bill's passage Wednesday when he spoke to members earlier in the day.
"This Farm Bill is a win for Montana's farmers and ranchers who work the land to feed our country and the world," he said.
Gianforte said the bill takes care of Montana priorities, including protecting Montana's sugar beet growers and producers, supporting the Agricultural Research Service, assisting rural EMS providers and improving rural broadband delivery.
"It improves how we manage our forests by empowering county governments to improve management of neighboring national forest system lands," he said. Gianforte is an advocate of forest management reform.
Montana Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester voted for the bill when it came before the Senate on Tuesday,
Tribune Staff Writer Phil Drake contributed to this story.


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"The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains," (James 5:7).
I am only a "raised garden bed" kind of farmer, but patience was in short supply over the last few weeks as I have fretfully looked for signs of life in our potato bed. I had dutifully planted the potatoes in mid-February, well within the parameters of the planting guidelines recommended for Zone 7, which is the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone in which I live. Mock me if you will for knowing that, but I'm serious about wanting to eat some homegrown Yukon Gold potatoes again this summer.
Six weeks had passed since planting them on February 16, with no emergence of the potato plants. Had I planted them too early? Was it still just too cold? Was it lack of moisture? Did I inadvertently plant them at an improper depth? Had the neighborhood cats dug them up as they have repeatedly scratched around in what they have apparently mistaken for an 8 ft. x 4 ft. litter box?
Relief from my anxiety came last weekend. Rain arrived in the Tulsa area on Friday evening. After an exceptionally dry winter and with an ongoing drought in the region, it was wonderful to experience the sights and sounds of a good thunderstorm again: bright flashes of lightning, house-rattling claps of thunder, the clinking of tiny hailstones ricocheting off the windows, and the roar of heavy rain on the roof.
After another steady shower on Saturday morning, the clouds dispersed, a blue sky appeared, and the brilliant afternoon sun warmed the air well into the 70s. That's when I noticed that several of the potato plants had breached the earth above them, just barely exposing the tops of their little noggins. God's foolproof equation of seed, soil, water, light, and warmth had triumphed again. Other plants around the lawn symbiotically joined in this Divinely choreographed renewal of life. The iris blades, evidencing a deeper green, stood more erect and appeared to be several inches taller. The dwarf Japanese maple sported tiny, but uniform, new growth that wasn't there the day before; the weeping mulberry followed suit on Sunday morning.
Doubts were removed; faith was restored; hope was renewed.
What a perfect weekend for Easter Sunday!
Just as God's unfailing promise of "seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter" (Genesis 8:22) brings "life from death" each Spring, so the resurrection of Jesus Christ guarantees for us that "death isn't terminal." "I am the resurrection and the life," Jesus said. "He who believes in Me will live even if he dies," (John 11:25).
I Corinthians 15 declares the centrality and essentiality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to the Christian faith; everything stands or falls with the empty tomb. The apostle Paul even used a "seed" analogy in his systematic case for our resurrection.
But someone will ask, "How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?" How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of something else. But God gives it a body as he has determined, and to each kind of seed he gives its own body… So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. (I Cor. 15:35-38, 42-44)
As surely as Jesus Christ was raised from the dead, so we will be!
"Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near." (James 5:7-8)
Doubts are removed; faith is restored; hope is renewed.
Our Creator apparently pre-programmed something into our human nature that causes us to take notice of and place emphasis on significant anniversaries. When the calendar rolls back around to the exact date on which something special or extraordinary happened, we pause to remember, sometimes joyfully reliving pleasant memories, and at other times sadly reflecting upon painful ones. Birthdays, wedding anniversaries, dates on which loved ones passed on from this life, July 4, December 7, etc., typically evoke emotions and commemorations in our culture.
I wonder how the apostles and other early disciples felt as the first Passover approached in the year following Jesus' crucifixion, burial, resurrection, and ascension. They had to have terribly missed the Lord's physical presence among them. But, exciting things were happening. The Holy Spirit had come with great power and enabling, the Gospel of Jesus Christ was being boldly proclaimed despite threats and punishment, and the Jerusalem church continued to experience explosive, exponential growth.
Yet, they had to have remembered what transpired a year earlier. Yes, they continued to observe a weekly feast of bread and wine in memory of the Savior's sacrificed body and His atoning, life-giving blood. And, no, Jesus had not left them instructions about any annual observances as had been the case under the covenant with Israel given at Sinai.
Still, it would have been natural for those who had walked with Him to have recalled the previous year's jubilant entry into Jerusalem, the teaching and healing in the Temple, the upper room, Gethsemane, the shock of Ju-das' treacherous betrayal, the arrest, the Sanhedrin, Pilate, Herod, the scourging, the mockery and abuse, the agonizing walk to Golgotha, the darkness, the earthquake, the burial, that somber Sabbath, the empty tomb, and the living, breathing Jesus once again standing in their midst.
"Could that really have been a year ago?" they may have wondered.
Almost 2,000 years later, we still remember. We still stand amazed. We still thank God for His indescribable gift. We still rejoice over the empty tomb and offer praise for the risen Savior. We still anxiously await His return.
Christ is risen; He is risen indeed!


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GBP/USD's BoE-driven short squeeze could soon reverse course
James Chen, CMT July 14, 2016 2:51 PM
While the Bank of England (BoE) unexpectedly opted for inaction on Thursday, refraining from cutting interest rates and declining to implement other stimulus measures, the central bank did state that "most members of the committee expect monetary policy to be loosened in August." Though this was far from a promise, the statement did serve to indicate that the BoE does indeed have intentions to ease policy at its next available opportunity.
While the Bank of England (BoE) unexpectedly opted for inaction on Thursday, refraining from cutting interest rates and declining to implement other stimulus measures, the central bank did state that "most members of the committee expect monetary policy to be loosened in August." Though this was far from a promise, the statement did serve to indicate that the BoE does indeed have intentions to ease policy at its next available opportunity.
Immediately after the monetary policy summary, sterling made an unsurprising knee-jerk reaction by surging rapidly against its major counterparts, including the US dollar, euro, and yen. This reaction was largely due to a short squeeze in a sterling market that has been heavily bearish since June's Brexit vote.
Also on Thursday, US economic data was released that provided better-than expected indications of the US economy, further reinforcing last week's highly-positive non-farm payrolls employment numbers. The producer price index, a leading indicator of inflation, came out at its highest increase in a year at +0.5% for June against prior expectations of +0.3%. In addition, weekly unemployment claims again came in better-than-expected at 254,000 claims vs. the 263,000 anticipated. When such positive numbers are coupled with a US stock market that has been rallying to record highs and fading concerns over Brexit consequences, it seems that another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve may perhaps be closer than previously thought.
If the Bank of England is giving strong indications of monetary policy easing next month and the Federal Reserve continues to be provided with evidence of an improving economy and rising inflation to support a near-term interest rate hike, conditions could soon be ripe for a further continuation of pressure on GBP/USD. Although the knee-jerk rise for sterling on Thursday was reasonable considering the BoE's inaction, the prospect of a near future UK rate cut coupled with an increasing foundation for a Fed rate hike could easily push GBP/USD back on its downward spiral.
Thursday's surge brought the currency pair back up to approach key resistance around the 1.3500 level before quickly paring its gains. If price is able to stay below 1.3500, it would be a strong bearish indication, in which case all eyes should revert back to the 1.3000 psychological support level. Any sustained breakdown below 1.3000 could put GBP/USD on track once again to begin targeting significantly further downside around the 1.2500 objective.
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Karlie Kloss is the New Face of L'Oréal Paris
You're not officially a supermodel until you score a big beauty contract. Now Karlie Kloss can add that bullet point to her résumé. The fashion darling and baker of cookies-for-a-cause has just been named the newest L'Oréal Paris spokesperson, and will appear in the brand's campaigns over the next few months.
"On catwalks where she catches lights with such intensity, through brilliant studies or a hectic New Yorker life, Karlie is definitely the perfect combination between grace and modernity, intelligence and hard work," Cyril Chapuy, L'Oréal Paris Brand Global President, said in a statement. "L'Oréal Paris is all about inspiring women taking the best of their whole potential."
No word yet on which products Kloss will be endorsing, but she does have a few favorites. "Skincare is key for me. The L'Oréal Paris Youth Code Texture Perfector Serum Concentrate keeps my skin healthy and even. For my hair, I love the L'Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Volume Filler Shampoo and Conditioner. My hair has taken a beating through the years, so it helps plump it up – and it smells really good. For eyes, L'Oréal Paris Infallible Lacquer Liner 24H is great," the model says.
Kloss joins fellow supermodels Lara Stone, Natasha Poly and Doutzen Kroes as faces of the beauty brand — not a bad group to be in, for sure.
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Muriel Bowser
Muriel Bowser
|8th Mayor of the District of Columbia
|Assumed office
January 2, 2015
|Preceded by
|Vincent Gray
|Member of the Council of the District of Columbia
from Ward 4
|In office
January 2, 2007 – January 2, 2015
|Preceded by
|Adrian Fenty
|Succeeded by
|Brandon Todd
|Personal details
|August 2, 1972
North Michigan Park, Washington, D.C., U.S.
|Political party
|Alma mater
|Chatham University
American University
Muriel Elizabeth Bowser (born August 2, 1972) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. She is serving as the eighth Mayor of the District of Columbia.[1] She succeeded Vincent C. Gray on January 2, 2014.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ DeBonis, Mike (April 2, 2014). "Muriel Bowser wins". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
Other websites[change | change source]
- Campaign website
- Official site Archived 2014-07-16 at the Wayback Machine


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George R.R. Martin opened the door for brutality in escapist fiction (though plenty of people had broken through it before) and this is a book which could not be told any other way. The Grey Bastards is full of all of the above in a thoroughly unsanitized way that will likely put anyone who cannot handle Deadwood meets Game of Thrones. These are some repulsive characters at times but the irony is it also discusses a lot of ideas which you normally don't see in fantasy like toxic masculinity and identity politics.
Okay, yes, I can already see that I've lost some of my audience but this is an incredibly intelligent book in the disguise of an incredibly coarse book. Actually, I think it's both which is part of its charm. I read it last year in its self-published run and said it was my favorite book of 2017, just above KINGS OF THE WYLD. I maintain that distinction while also acknowledging its hard to read at times.
The premise of the book is both simple as well as complex. The titular Grey Bastards are a group of half-orcs which live on the border between orc and human lands. They're employed, more like tolerated, by the kingdom of Hispartha as a defense force against their orcish ancestors. Jackal, a young upstart, is full of pride in this job while his pack's leader in the Claymaster is more ambivalent. They have a single female member, Fetch, who Jackal seems to have made his girlfriend without bothering to see if she was interested. Jackal tries to do a number of heroic things and ends up consistently finding himself worse off for doing so. He also discovers a lot of what he believed was the heroic history of his group was made up.
Jackal is, in simple terms, kind of an idiot. He's been raised on a steady diet of machismo, sex, and violence to the point that he is nothing but walking swagger. Virtually every single reaction he has is trying to satisfy one of these needs and it constantly fails him once he's in any situation which doesn't involve killing people or paying for sex (and sometimes then). The critique of the kind of character which is normally the protagonist in these kind of books (and is) works well but requires you to follow his perspective for a lot longer than many readers would be willing to.
There's a few maddening moments, also, where Jackal misses people have deeper feelings for him than he believes. He basically thinks Fetch will be his mate after he becomes leader because he likes her and he has a friends with benefits relationship with a local prostitute. One of these characters actually cares for him, though, and the other is much more conflicted yet his opinions of which is worthy of his affections dies hard.
Jackal isn't someone who is entirely to blame for his ignorance, though, because the culture he was raised in was designed to give the half-orcs undeserved pride in their lives. Well, undeserved is perhaps an unfortunate choice of word. They're a race of survivors, born from war crimes and slavery, which has nothing but scorn from both sides of their parentage. As such, their elders have raised them with pride despite the fact they are considered cannon fodder at best (and something worse at worst) by the human kingdoms. Which is better, the comforting lie of being a proud warrior race or acknowledging the cold hard truth that no one wants you? The book is pretty savage in its deconstruction of "honor" all round.
Much like Joe Abercrombie's THE FIRST LAW TRILOGY or the Sandor and Sansa sections of A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, this is a book which takes a brutally cynical look at the idea of the worth of being a honorable warrior. Like some books I've read, war is often described as the young being sacrificed to a bloody god for the benefit of the wealthy with the young eager to jump into the god's maw. Jackal wants nothing more than to be a great warrior by his people's laws and traditions but they are full of traps all the way down. You start to feel sorry for the guy about halfway through. At the end, I was thinking it's better to appear to be an honorable warrior than ever actually be one--and that's a familiar enough lesson for grimdark fans.
There's a lot going on in this book and I've really just touched on the specifics. But it is a book filled with coarseness. The word fuck appears 230 times, shit appears 69 times, and 19 times for the word quim which we have the Avengers' Loki to thank for bringing back into prominence. That's not including another 20 different variations on a woman's vagina. The Grey Bastards culture is casually sexist and outright misogynist with some as they are a cult created around giving themselves pride in being manly men who do the manliest thing imaginable of murdering their fathers' species.
If you're not put off by that then I suspect you'll very much like this book. The world building is strong, the action is intense, the plot is well written, the revelations surprising, and the characters deep. It also has a theme which is analyzing where the "Proud Warrior Race" stereotype of so many cultures began. Plus, there's enormous pigs they ride and that's awesome.


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Keep it Local! Experience Rowlett's first Taste of Fall Market that will include themed Thursday evenings throughout the fall. From pumpkin carving to turkey bowling, the Taste of Fall Market will be a great way to kick off the fall season here in our community. Visit with local artists that offer hand made crafts and search through a variety of produce, flowers, meats, honey, eggs, and more!
We can't wait to see you this fall!


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As announced at E3 2014 in June, the PlayStation Now open beta is now available in North America, open to all PS4 owners in both the US and Canada. As part of this Open Beta, PS4 users will see PS Now titles fully integrated into PlayStation Store, available to be streamed for various rental durations, including 7-days, 30-days or 90-days.
During the PS Now Open Beta, PS4 users will see a diverse library of more than 100 titles to rent, with more added regularly. You'll need a strong and stable broadband connection to make the most of PlayStation Now. In most cases, visual and gameplay quality will be much like what you're used to with other PS3 games.
PS Now will also feature cloud game saves, as well as support for other popular network features such as Trophies, friend lists and leaderboards. You can also play seamlessly online with other people on PS Now, or even players who have the downloadable or disc based version of the game.
You will immediately see a clear breakdown of what's included with game rentals, so it's easier to tell what content you're getting with your rental, especially since several games offered through PS Now include DLC that increase the value of the offering. Also, in a few weeks, you will start seeing reduced pricing on some 4-hour rentals which will appear at $1.99.
The beta is limited to North America only. If you attempt to use a US account from another country, IP restrictions will prevent you from using the service. As for Europe, there is no beta planned at the moment, but if things go well with this open beta, we'll hopefully see a European version before the end of the year.


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Movie Quote of the Day – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, 1953 (dir. Howard Hawks)
Posted on September 28, 2011, in Movie Quote of the Day and tagged 1953, Anita Loos, Charles Lederer, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Howard Hawks, Joseph Fields, Marilyn Monroe, Norma Varden. Bookmark the permalink. 5 Comments.
This will sound stupid because she was/is beloved by everyone, but I think Monroe is underrated as an actress. Especially in comedy, but also in drama. She was great in Misfits.
People love her for her persona, but I don't think she gets enough credit for her acting.
How delightfully efficient of you to team up one of my favorite character actresses, Norma Varden, with the winsome Marilyn Monroe in one of their funniest movies! Good going, Cinemafanatic!


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Utah truancy interventions need time to work
Last year, the Utah legislature passed HB 239, Juvenile Justice Amendments, which included significant juvenile justice reforms designed to keep kids on track, families together, and communities safer. Little time has passed, but we are already seeing signs of progress - services backed by evidence expanding across the state, fewer youth being unnecessarily separated from their families, and a range of creative interventions being developed by schools to respond to troubled kids quickly and effectively.
HB 239 emerged from a deep analysis of Utah's juvenile justice data and the best research in the field by the Juvenile Justice Working Group. Reforms send fewer youth to expensive and ineffective out-of-home placement, and reinvest the money saved in evidence-backed programs delivered in the community. Research and our own data show that these community-based programs are more effective in ensuring that youth don't engage in behaviors like skipping school, and that they can be delivered just as effectively by schools as the courts.
More:People are bypassing the feckless Republican Legislature
Public opinion in our state demonstrates a strong preference for such approaches. A recent poll found that more than 90 percent of Utah voters say truancy is better dealt with by schools, families, and social service agencies than by the courts.
Thanks to HB 239, instead of court referral, schools now have a range of graduated options to address behavior like truancy through truancy support centers, mediation, and restorative justice interventions, which are available across the state. Schools can make referrals to mobile crisis outreach teams, receiving centers, which are expanding into more rural areas of the state, and mental health authorities to respond to troubled youth and families; where warranted, they can refer kids to the Division of Child and Family Services.
I congratulate the work of our Washington County School District administration for their work in managing truancy with students. Even before passage of HB239, they had success in managing truancy rates by planning more emphasis on working with parents and employing alternative interventions before referring our young people to juvenile court.
More:Time for the Legislature to step up
I traveled the state with other members of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee this past summer to meet with more than 500 educators, administrators, and others to gather their honest, candid feedback. We identified issues with implementation that needed to be addressed.
This is why I've introduced HB 132, Juvenile Justice Modifications. It makes technical fixes that ensure our work building stronger communities continues to succeed. HB 132 clarifies that school resource officers have the power to investigate alleged offenses on school grounds, conduct reasonable searches, take temporary custody of a minor who poses a danger, transport a minor, and use reasonable and necessary physical restraint. The changes would expand the authority for state education funds to be used to address truancy and other minor behavior.
Rep. V. Lowry Snow represents House District 74 in Washington County. He is participating in a rotating series by state legislators during the Annual Legislative Session.


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So first I read "The Music Business and the Big Flip" by Clay Shirky, about how collaborative filtering could transform the music industry. (Read his other articles if you haven't, they're excellent.)
Then I read:
Lyra Studios introduces the New Personality Point System.
This could be one of the single biggest additions to Underlight, ever. We call it the Personality Point system or PP for short. Simply said, it is an OOC (out of character) mechanism for the following: rewarding your fellow players for positive role-playing, alternative advancement, and a way for dreamers to perform unique acts. The Reward (Grant) side of the system is completely OOC and thus allows you to reward -any- dreamer, whether friend or foe, for positive role-playing.Â
Players may use their Personality Points to aid their character in ways not normally possible, including:Â
Permanent Stat increases
Bypassing Train requirements to learn or advance an art
Evoking arts the character is normally unable to cast
"I'm incredibly excited about the addition of Personality Points, the roleplay opportunities are amazing. Besides that, I just think it is FUN!†~ Lyra-Zephyr
"This system has incredible potential. Get rewarded for making the game fun for others, what could be better than that?!†~Lyra-Dagger
(A press release copied from Fatbabies.com, which I find less interesting now that they only update once a month at best.)
My friend Tobias Sicheritz recently argued that Slashdot's collaborative filtering is a good compromise between restriction and the occasional anarchy that comes with anonymity. It looks like Lyra Studios is applying this mechanism to increase the quality of their community. It will be interesting to see if it works.


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R1 Red cigarette is one of the lightest cigarettes on the market. It has definitely improved in quality as of the last 6 months, don't know if there is new management or what, but it seems like quality control has improved, and there is more of this brand around.
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The ATR (ATM- and rad3-related) kinase is an essential checkpoint factor in human cells. In response to replication stress (i.e., stresses that cause replication fork stalling) or ultraviolet radiation, ATR becomes active and phosphorylates numerous factors involved in the checkpoint response including the checkpoint kinase Chk1. ATR is invariably associated with ATRIP (ATR-interacting protein) in human cells. Depletion of ATRIP by siRNA causes a loss of ATR without affecting ATR mRNA levels indicating that complex formation stabilizes ATR. ATRIP is also a substrate for the ATR kinase, but this modification does not play a significant role in the recruitment of ATR-ATRIP to sites of damage, the activation of Chk1, or the modification of p53.
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IU basketball takes step forward in its best performance this season
BLOOMINGTON – Archie Miller won't and shouldn't say it, but six games into his IU tenure, it looks like his Hoosiers are beginning to get him.
Only beginning to, and with a long way to go. But after a withering six-games-in-two-weeks stretch, capped by Indiana's 87-67 win over Eastern Michigan on Friday, beginning to is a positive step.
"We've had carryover here for a while where we're starting to get a little bit better," Miller said postgame Friday. "Defensively, we're always trying to strive to take one step forward and not one back."
Friday represented the most impressive 40 minutes of this young season for Indiana, and before you roll your eyes, remember where the Hoosiers were two weeks ago.
Presented with a tricky test from Eastern Michigan — coach Rob Murphy is a Jim Boeheim disciple and former Syracuse assistant — Indiana looked as far from its opening-night humbling against Indiana State as it has since then.
The Hoosiers (4-2) shot better than 53 percent against Eastern Michigan's 2-3 zone, picking it apart to start both halves. Senior guards Robert Johnson and Josh Newkirk combined for nine made 3-pointers and 35 points, paving the road for Indiana's most efficient offensive performance of the season.
Amid concerns over this team's adaptation to Miller's high-pressure defensive style and pack-line system, it's easy to forget what IU was previously built to be: a pace-and-space offensive outfit with potentially devastating 3-point shooting.
Accuracy from distance hasn't been a strength often this month, but deconstructing Eastern Michigan's zone helped IU shoot 12-of-21 from behind the arc Friday.
"When the shots go in, when you make them, it makes everything look better, feel better," Miller said. "To have a couple go in is big."
The mere mention of a 2-3 zone will probably still send a shudder down the spine of IU fans of a certain age. But it didn't much trouble the Hoosiers.
Miller pointed out his team has seen an unusual amount of zone already this season, crediting time on task for Friday's performance. Nineteen assists to just eight turnovers, plus-eight rebound differential and those aforementioned offensive numbers were all the product of a team unbothered by the Eagles' zone.
"We've actually been playing against a lot of types of zones here early in the season," Miller said. "But that's a different zone, much more of a Syracuse feel, with the wings very high on the floor, and (Eastern Michigan has) legit size."
Miller had a few more issues with his defense, which only saw the Hoosiers up five at the half. Some of that came from tough makes — the Eagles' Elijah Minnie hit a number of contested shots during a 17-point first half — and some of it was the same bad habits that have bothered the Hoosiers since the start of the season.
After halftime, Indiana tightened up, allowing Eastern Michigan (4-1) to shoot just 2-of-10 from behind the arc. The Hoosiers finished plus-14 in the paint, and turned up their transition game thanks to better defensive effort.
"We were better in the second half," Miller said. "It's, you want to say, a work in progress, but we have to continue to try and get better. Our halfcourt defense has to keep getting better."
Wherever the Hoosiers are at either end of the floor, the next two weeks will hand them their first extended test.
No. 1 Duke comes to Bloomington on Wednesday night for the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. By Saturday afternoon, Miller's Big Ten career will have begun, in Ann Arbor. By Christmas, the Hoosiers will have played at least three ranked teams, possibly four.
Miller wouldn't be drawn into much Duke talk Friday, saying he hasn't seen enough of the Blue Devils yet to speak knowledgably about them.
He was, however, willing to dig his spurs into the side of his team defense again Friday, saying he's charted some "bad breakdowns" in IU's last two games.
Indiana won't reach the goalposts this season. It will just see them moved a little bit further back every time Miller is ready. It sort of felt like that happened Friday.
Follow IndyStar reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman.
E. MICHIGAN (4-1) — Minnie 6-17 3-3 20, J.Thompson 4-10 2-4 10, Bond 4-6 0-0 9, Jackson 2-8 8-12 12, Harris 0-1 0-0 0, Groce 2-3 0-0 5, B.Jones 0-0 0-0 0, King 0-0 0-0 0, Nobles 1-1 0-0 3, I.Green 0-0 0-0 0, McAdoo 2-5 1-2 6, Ellison 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 22-52 14-21 67.
INDIANA (4-2) — Davis 4-4 3-3 11, Morgan 3-6 1-2 7, Newkirk 6-10 0-0 17, Johnson 6-8 2-2 18, D.Green 2-5 0-0 5, Hartman 1-1 0-0 3, Smith 2-6 2-2 6, McSwain 3-6 4-6 10, C.Jones 0-2 0-0 0, McRoberts 2-4 0-0 4, Durham 2-6 1-3 6. Totals 31-58 13-18 87.
Halftime—Indiana 42-37. 3-Point Goals—E. Michigan 9-21 (Minnie 5-11, Bond 1-1, Groce 1-1, Nobles 1-1, McAdoo 1-3, Harris 0-1, Jackson 0-3), Indiana 12-21 (Newkirk 5-6, Johnson 4-6, Hartman 1-1, Durham 1-2, D.Green 1-4, C.Jones 0-1, Morgan 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—E. Michigan 26 (J.Thompson 8), Indiana 36 (McSwain 9). Assists—E. Michigan 12 (Jackson 5), Indiana 19 (Durham 5). Total Fouls—E. Michigan 19, Indiana 18. A—12,024 (17,472).


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Sleep is an important activity that vital to keep body function. During sleep the body will rejuvenate the neurons and other. Sleep also restore the energy and give back the stamina. It also detoxify brain and control thermoregulation function inside the brain. Sleep so important for the body so scientist recommend us to take approximately eight hours of sleep every night. Those hours of sleep will improve the performance of thinking and concentration. Everyone need sleep and the time of sleeping requirement is vary according to the age phase. Children and teenagers need more adequate sleep that will help them to improve their growth and brain development.
Sleep is so important during teen years. Most of teenagers need sleep around 9 hours everynight. Lack of sleep during teen age can cause serious health problem. Nowadays most teens especially students are lack of sleep due to their homework or their behavior to play gadget, game or watching television until midnight. They didn't realize how important sleep for them.
What is sleep deprivation ?
Sleep deprivation or a term for lack in sleeping time refer to the people who experience less sleeping time. Sleep deprivation can occur to anyone especially adult and teen. Teenager are usually students or college student usually got this sleep deprivation and should understand the risk of lack of sleeping time.
Sleep deprivation is a common problem nowadays especially in the modern society. Because sleep is a perfect time for the body to heal wound, repair organs and regenerate vital parts, especially neurons lack of sleep can decrease body's performance.
Sleep also has became one main subject in science for more than 30 years. Unfortunately, it has been proved scientifically that lack of sleep can trigger many unwanted side effects, including impaired thinking, lower memory, and depression
Sleep and teenager
Many teenagers nowadays especially student used to pull all night time to study and finish their project based on deadline. This could be harmful for them but they did'nt realize. Teenagers should know that sleep deprivation may give bad effect to the body especially in cognitive function and memory skill. Even worse it can effect the vital organs of the body.
Teenagers also lack of knowledge which explain the role of sleep during the learning and memory sroting process. Sleep can improve memory and turn the short term memory to long term memory but most of them don't mind to take sleeping time for doing other task.
According to DR Sarah Blunden, a psychologist and sleep researcher there are are two main reasons that causing sleep deprivation in teenagers. Those are
1. Social changes and pressures.
Teenagers used to have many activities during their time like sport, watching tv, school, homework and etc and sleep is put in the lowest priority list. They love to do other things rather than sleeping. There are also many social influences that effect on sleep behavior such as in some countries that consider being active is more important than sleeping.
2.Circadian (sleep/wake) rhythm factors
During adolescence or teenager there is a delay of the melatonin or sleepy hormone production. This hormone will not be released before evening so they won't feel feel sleepy before tired. This make them do other things before sleep such as watching tv or playing game in phone that will make them bored and sleepy. Later in the morning they will be hardly to woke up.
Sleep Deprivation Effect
Some scientific studies have been conducted to found the effect of sleep deprivation to teenagers especially to their brain. Some of the effect which found are listed below :
1. Decrease ability to learn
The first horrible effects of sleep deprivation on teenage brain is decrease thier ability to learn. Student who experience lack of sleep will have lower ability to learn. The brain of teenagers will not tolerate their sleep pattern. Sleep deprivation can decrease the brain function in learning process. A study by Amy Martin et al from Department of Zoology North Carolina Sate University reported that student that get adequate sleep got better memory and cognitive performance compared to them who experience sleep deprivation.
2. Lower memory rate
Sleep deprivation can lower the memory. A study reported that students with adequate sleep tend to have better memory and performance during learning process. This is due to the sleep effect of stimulating the neuron in their brain. Lack of sleep may cause the brain hardly to memorize.
3. Lack of concentration and focus
Not only lack of memory, teenager who experience lack of sleep or sleep deprivation will be hardly to stay focus. They will be sleepy during the day since lack of sleep at night. They may sleep in classroom and it will effecting their academic performance.
4. Depression and anxiety
Lack os sleep can make teenagers brain easier to get depress and experience anxiety. Researcher found that teenager which come to bed early will have lower chance to build any mental illness such as depression and anxiety.
5. Poor decision making
Due to lack of focus and concentration, sleep deprivation can cause the teen take wrong decision or hardly to decide in most case of life or when they have to solve certain problem.
6. Negative behavior
Those mental illness which comes from sleep deprivation will effected the behavior of teenagers. Lack of sleep can make them behave under control and start to taking caffeine, alcohol and etc. This is consider as bad behavior in adolescence.
7. Emotional
Teenagers who experience sleep deprivation has lower emotion control. Due to lose focus and mental illness they will start to abuse or do negative things that they may not realize. The brain of teenagers that getting sleep deprivation is get disturbed and this may cause lack of emotional control.
8. Mood swing
Brain release several anti-stress hormone during sleep. Lack of sleep will make the brain hardly to released the substance and it effect to the teenagers mood. They will usually feel bad mood and their mood is not constant. They may feel happy and later get sad, and emotional.
9. Increase frustration
As the teenagers brain that lack of sleep will easily effect by stress, they will also easier to get frustated. Once they don't get the target their brain may not control their feeling and it increase the chance of getting frustrated. This is why sleep is so important to keep mental health and improving the academical performance.
The prefrontal cortex of the brain cannot cope losing several episode of sleep, so it loses its ability in learning. This will stimulate the feeling of frustration in students especially teenagers and make them easy to give up
10. Lost motivation
Sleep deprivation can make some part of the brain cant function well. It will effected to their behaviour and learning process. It also contributes in the academic result. Once teenagers experience sleep deprivation they will get frustrated and start to lose their motivation. They usually have low self esteem and have more problem during learning process.
How to prevent sleep deprivation in teenagers
There are some ways that can be done by parents and teens to avoid the effect of sleep deprivation. Below are the tips :
- Parents should be aware that teenagers need to take adequate sleep.
- Teenagers need to be sensible about sleep and stick to the schedule that they made
- Keep sleeping time even on weekend. Its better to sleep early during weekend too
- Taking nap during day is also good for teenagers. 20 minutes of nap is enough to maintain brain function
- Avoid to take caffeine during night it will make teen will harder to sleep
- Parents should make right schedule when children can play, watch TV, doing homework or other activity including sleep.
- Try to drink milk before sleep it will help teen to feel sleepy and get to bed early
- Start the bedtime routine 10 minutes earlier than usual. Do the same routine everynight
- Avoid gadget such as phone and video game that can make teen hard to sleep


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Saturday 8-8-15
I was checking my emails early Saturday morning when I found that Louis had sent me an email at 11:30pm Friday night. He had lost a ring at the beach and wanted to know if I could help him find it.
I immediately sent him a reply asking him to call me as soon as possible, it was going to be a big day for beach goers. I still had no idea of what beach or when and how it was lost. I waited for his call curious about which beach the lost ring could be. If I could get on the road before 9am., I could get to most the beaches before people started laying out their beach towels and umbrellas.
Just about 8am Louis called giving me the information I needed to get on the road. He had been at San Clemente beach pier surfing with some friends Friday about 7pm. He had wrapped his wedding band in his shirt leaving it on the beach with his towel.. When they came in his friend picked up the shirt and the ring disappeared in the sand. Louis verbally gave me the location so I took off to claim the search area.
Louis was across town on the west side of Los Angeles. He said he would be driving to meet me but it was maybe an hour and a half drive. I arrived San Clemente Pier and started gridding in front of the landmarks that Louis gave me. It wasn't long before the ring showed up in my sand scoop. I took a picture of it sending it to Louis in a text message.
When Louis showed up he praised me telling me that I may have save his marriage. I know he was joking but I'm sure it makes life better not to have to tell your spouse that your ring is lost forever. It was another good day for all. « TheRingFinders Rule ».
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Tips Burglars Can Exploit Social Networking Sites
Users of social networking sites such as Facebook are giving away vital information that could potentially be used by professional burglars to establish a list of targets. This is according to research from UK insurer, Legal and General, which revealed that nearly 40 percent of Facebook users posted details of their vacation plans and by doing so, announced when their homes would be empty.
The research also found that users are putting their security at risk by being willing to be friends with people that they don't really know. Other trouble spots are the posting of home addresses and photos revealing a home's contents.
To reduce your odds of becoming a victim, experts suggest the following:
- Be particularly careful if you're a new user of Facebook and want to quickly build up your network. Don't let this goal get in the way of good judgment when it comes to friend requests.
- When you get a friend request, check to make sure the person is actually a friend of someone you know personally.
- Think twice about posting dates of your upcoming trips.
- Consider the contents of photos that you post. Do they show valuables in your home?
- Be sure to activate the site's privacy features.
We're not trying to steal the fun from social networking sites — keep enjoying the positive connections you're making with old and new friends. Just be careful what information you post and remain mindful of who will see it.
Another precaution you can take to help guard against burglary is a wireless home security system from SKT. It includes the installation of door/window contacts and motion detectors, as well as 24/7 monitoring and emergency response by local personnel. Simply having it installed in your home acts as a burglary deterrent. You'll also enjoy increased peace of mind knowing that if someone should try to break in, help would be there fast. For more information, call 888.758.8976.


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NFP Sunday Blitz
Andy Dalton apparently will be the starter on day one. Cam Newton, the first pick in the draft, is expected to move mountains and part seas. At the moment, at least, Jake Locker and Christian Ponder are the No. 1 quarterbacks on their teams' depth charts.
None of them may be in as advantageous a position for long term success as Blaine Gabbert. The only expectations for him this season in Jacksonville are to get splinters on his rear end from sitting on the bench, and blisters on his index finger from keeping charts on the sideline.
ICONBlaine Gabbert might not be No. 1 on the Jags' depth chart for quite awhile.
Jaguars general manager Gene Smith did not trade up to take Gabbert with the tenth pick in the draft in order to have Gabbert to save the franchise in 2011. He chose him to develop him and play him down the road. Gabbert's role for the foreseeable future, barring anything unexpected, will be as the No. 2 quarterback to David Garrard.
"Fortunately for us, with David returning as a very capable starter, you don't have to rush the development of Blaine," Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio told me. "That's a good situation. We're operating from a position of strength as opposed to having to force a guy into duty before he's ready."
Del Rio doesn't have a time in his head when he expects Gabbert to take over, or even when he expects Gabbert to make his debut. He wants to remain open minded about it so he can play him when the time is right. His only plan is to play the quarterback who gives the Jaguars the best chance to win.
Del Rio was a linebacker with the Cowboys in 1989 when they drafted a quarterback in the first round. Steve Walsh was the incumbent, and the best player was going to start. Back then, it turned out the rookie won the job. Troy Aikman took some lumps but managed to overcome them on his way to a hall of fame career.
It's going to be different with Gabbert. Del Rio and Jaguars offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter are more likely to develop Gabbert the way the Bengals did it with Carson Palmer, and the way the Packers did it with Aaron Rodgers. Palmer didn't take a snap as a rookie. Rodgers sat behind Brett Favre for his first three years.
"In a perfect world, I'd like to see him not have to play this year in terms of having time to develop," Del Rio said. "That doesn't mean I would keep him on the bench if I thought he was the best option to win. Ideally he's able to get that time to develop and really learn the game at this level. I'd love to see Garrard have a nice season, lead us into a playoff position, and then see if we can get hot. Things don't always happen the way you have them planned though."
It didn't happen quite the way Del Rio had it planned in 2003 when the Jaguars drafted Byron Leftwich in the first round. Leftwich became the starter four games into his rookie season when Mark Brunell was injured. Del Rio said he will handle Gabbert's development differently after learning from some things he did with his first quarterback. Leftwich was on a faster track than Gabbert will be on.
Part of it their reasoning is Gabbert is a little green. He left Missouri early and had only two years as a starter. He played in a spread offense and will have to transition to being a pro style quarterback. And because of the lockout he won't have the benefit of spending the offseason before his rookie year learning the offense and being coached. Whereas Leftwich was considered to be an NFL-ready quarterback with an extensive history of production at Marshall, Gabbert probably is at least a year way from being ready for the NFL.
In order to push Gabbert's development, Del Rio plans on giving him a significant amount of practice reps, both during camp and during the regular season.
He also wants Gabbert to seek mentorship from former successful quarterbacks, and plans on setting up meetings as soon as he is able. "I'd love to see him spend some time with a Joe Theisman, a Rich Gannon, guys I know well who have done it at the highest level," Del Rio said. "Find out what it takes to be a quarterback in this league, what are some of the things you should and should not be doing. How you manage your time, deal with people pulling at you from different directions, prepare for different teams, digest a playbook. All those things that experience helps with."
Gabbert has everything it takes to be a successful quarterback in the NFL. And the Jaguars are planning on making his introduction as smooth and seamless as it can be.
Things I Didn't Used to Know
*The future of Chad Ochocinco remains very much up in the air. I hear the Bengals are keeping all options open with him, meaning he could remain with the team, he could be traded or he could even be cut. Some of it has nothing to do with Ochocinco. If rookie A.J. Green looks like he's ready to play, and second year man Jordan Shipley looks like he's ready to keep up, the Bengals will have little motivation to continue to put up with the flashy veteran. In that case, they likely would test the market and look to have their young receivers grow with their young quarterback Andy Dalton.
Graybeard Mike Vrabel needs to find the perfect spot if he's going to keep playing.
*Mike Vrabel has sent some mixed messages about whether or not he intends to retire in 2011, but the latest messages from the 35-year old say he wants to lace them up again. If Vrabel does play, it's difficult to imagine him playing anywhere other than in Kansas City or New England. Scouts say there is no question Vrabel has lost quite a bit. He is no longer capable of playing a lot of snaps. But to those who know him well, Vrabel has great value as a leader and mentor. The Patriots have a history of keeping around old guys like Vrabel who don't play a lot (see Anthony Pleasant, Troy Brown and Junior Seau) because they can benefit from their intangibles. And Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli was part of that Patriots' history.
*With his current salary, Marion Barber isn't much of a fit in Dallas. So don't be surprised to see the running back working for another team next year. The Cowboys drafted a potential replacement in DeMarco Murray, and toyed with the idea of trading up to take Mark Ingram. They didn't want to give up a 2012 first rounder, however. The Cowboys believe in splitting the carries among two or three backs, and new coach Jason Garrett wants to get good use from Felix Jones. That means whoever is in the backfield with Jones will be somewhat of a role player and should not be pulling in big bucks. The team has not asked Barber to take a pay cut, but the possibility is not out of the question.
*The Falcons could lose three starting offensive linemen in free agency, but they aren't panicked about it because they have been planning for the possibility. Tyson Clabo, Justin Blalock and Harvey Dahl all could be former Falcons come August. In fact, had the team not moved up in the draft for Julio Jones, a good chance exists they would have chosen an offensive lineman in the first round. But they also have been developing three players who they believe could step up as starters if needed. Garrett Reynolds, a fifth round pick two years ago, could take Clabo's spot. It's just a matter of time before Mike Johnson, a third round pick last year, becomes a starting guard. And Joe Hawl ey, a fourth rounder a year ago, also appears ready to start.
My Sunday Best: Hard Knocks Candidates
HBO usually is happy to take whoever it can get to be featured in Hard Knocks. And the willing team never fails to be at least mildly entertaining. But who would you pick if you had your choice of 32 teams? Awhile back, Joe Fortenbaugh gave his top five. Here are my best five candidates for the show, pre free agency.
The Pats on Hard Knocks probably could never happen. But we can dream, can't we?
1. Patriots. You might say they would be boring, and they probably would be more boring than the Jets were last year from the standpoint of candor. But if cameras had inside access to Bill Belichick's operation, we'd all get an incredible education. I'd love to see Belichick interacting with players and coaches. I'd love to be a bug on the wall during his decision making processes. Ryan Mallett's introduction to the Patriots should be fascinating. I'd like to see the way Tom Brady prepares for a season. And there could be some contract fireworks with this team.
2. Lions. Knowing how these coaches push their players, I can guarantee this team would make for great TV. There isn't a more passionate coaching staff in the league. You could do a mini-series on Gunther Cunningham. Matthew Stafford's comeback should be riveting. The dynamic with Nick Fairley joining the stacked "Silver Crush" defensive line would provide an interesting storyline.
3. Redskins. It may be a little early to tab the Skins because of the uncertainty over the quarterback situation and Albert Haynesworth's status. But something tells me there will be good theater in Ashburn, Va., with our without Haynesworth and Donovan McNabb. Kyle Shanahan is someone we'd all like to get to know. Big personalities Chris Cooley and DeAngelo Hall likely would provide some comic relief.
4. Broncos. As of now, it appears there will be no better quarterback competition than in Englewood, Colo. Even if Kyle Orton is traded, Tim Tebow and Brady Quinn, and probably another contender, will duke it out. It also would be interesting to see John Fox put his footprint on this team in his first season.
5. Saints. Sean Payton may be the league's most entertaining coach this side of Rex Ryan. Sidekicks Gregg Williams and Joe Vitt would be sure to get plenty of screen time too. I'd love to watch Drew Brees' approach to a training camp. And the running back situation should be rife with drama as Mark Ingram tries to establish his turf and Reggie Bush (assuming he sticks), Pierre Thomas and Chris Ivory try to defend theirs.
Scout Talk: Supplemental Decisions
The spring ratings from the scouting combines should not be taken too seriously. A lot will change in the next year for prospects, and limited resources are put into the ratings.
That being said, it was interesting to see how some of the players who were considered possibilities for the supplemental draft were perceived by one of the two services.
Cornerback Janoris Jenkins was the highest rated cornerback among all senior prospects and was rated one of the top prospects at any position. His 6.9 grade was well above the 6.5 given to Alfonzo Dennard of Nebraska, the No. 2 ranked corner. After his dismissal from Florida, Jenkins decided to enroll at North Alabama rather than enter the supplemental draft.
Michael Floyd also decided to forego the supplemental draft. The wide receiver is returning to Notre Dame despite the fact that he was the highest rated receiver among seniors to be. His 6.5 grade put him ahead of Texas A&M's Jeff Fuller and Wisconsin's Nick Toon.
Terrelle Pryor of Ohio State did decide to enter the supplemental draft, but the rankings indicate he could have used another year in school. Nine quarterbacks were rated ahead of him.
Hot Reads
*The 2011 season could be the one that defines Mark Sanchez.
*And Joe Flacco.
*And Jay Cutler.
*It would not shock me to see the Texans trade Mario Williams.
*Al Saunders can do a very nice job with the Raiders offense—if he is not interfered with by his boss. Or the boss of all bosses in Oakland.
*The defending world champions will have a bigger head start this year than the defending world champions usually have, given the unusual nature of the offseason. It's going to be interesting to see what the Packers can do with it.
Dan Pompei covers pro football for the Chicago Tribune at chicagotribune.com. Follow him at twitter@danpompei


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AceNotes Today
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
What's Happening Today
A Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Empowerment Conference is planned for Tuesday, January 14 and Wednesday, January 15 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. in Eykamp 251 and 252, Ridgway University Center. Sessions will be offered as TEACH-INs, which are educational sessions meant to be practical, participatory, and oriented toward action. Participants may attend any of the sessions, but in order to receive a certificate of completion participants must attend at least one Inspirational, one Personal, and one Active Leadership workshop. For more information, please contact LaNeeca Williams at email@example.com or 812-488-2413.
The Department of Music begins its spring semester concert offerings this Tuesday evening with a recital featuring Oramay Cluthe Eades Distinguished Professor of Music and Violin Carol Dallinger and Professor of Music and Piano Anne Hastings Fiedler in a program of works from the Baroque to the Modern era. The concert will open with George Frideric Handel's Violin Sonata in D Major, HWV 371, with harpsichordist Helen Skuggedal Reed and Consortium Instructor of Cello Jennifer Wingert accompanying Professor Dallinger. Professor Fiedler will then perform Beethoven's "Andante favori" and two earlier works by Arnold Schoenberg, including his Six Little Piano Pieces, Op. 19. The program will conclude with two works by American composer John Adams: China Gates for piano and Road Movies for violin and piano. The recital will take place in Wheeler Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Upcoming Events
The office of counseling services would like to inform the campus of a community sponsored event pertaining to depression. There will be a free seminar presented by Dr. Julie Wood, psychiatrist at Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, on the topics of depression from an individual point of view, depression vs. dysthymia, triggers and coping skills, and treatment options. The forum will be held Thursday, January 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Red Bank Library, 120 S. Red Bank Road in Evansville
All members of the campus and local community are encouraged to attend I-House: Italy. I-House features a different international student each week sharing their story of life in their country. This week, Claudio & Flaviano will discuss what their life is like in Italy. Attendees will learn about culture, lifestyle, food, and so much more. Bring your friends to enjoy the presentation this Wednesday at 7pm on the 2nd floor of Ridgway University Center in the Class of 1959 Gallery.
There will be an info session on a Spring Break Program in beautiful Guatemala on Friday, January 17 at 4 p.m. in Room 162, Schroeder Family School of Business Building. This program is open to students of ALL majors! RSVP for the session here
Are you looking for ways to differentiate yourself for the competitive job market post-graduation while exploring ways that your field of study will impact organizations? Would you like to do some powerful and impactful work over Spring Break in a stunningly beautiful environment and in the midst of a community of genuinely joyous people?
The Institute for Global Enterprise at UE has an upcoming opportunity you would be wise to take advantage of! This program is not only unique and fun; it will develop the skills in participants that employers look for in potential hires. One past participant described her participation in our programs as, "one of the highlights of my undergraduate experience." Another stated, "it is thanks to this experience … that I can face the future unafraid." This educational opportunity will be centered on how modern organizations use multi-disciplinary teams to solve the complex problems of our era. Students will combine forces to develop solutions for a group of issues surrounding a non-profit organization. Skills will be needed from students studying Education, Nursing, Philosophy, Business, International Studies, HSA, Ethics, Foreign Language, Sociology, Engineering, Sciences, Math, Communications....just to name a few. Attend our info session to learn more about the projects available and professional grade deliverables that you can eventually put on your resume!
You are invited to an information session scheduled for Friday, January 17 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in Room 162, Schroeder Family School of Business Building. Please RSVP here. We will be discussing this Institute program in Guatemala that will provide you with opportunities to develop a competitive and differentiated skill set. This is a 3 credit-hour course that will have some class meetings on campus with the majority of contact hours taking place on-site in Guatemala over Spring Break. Participate in this transformational opportunity while strengthening your resume and the lives of others
An application process will be followed by a selection process.
For more information, please contact Cindy at ck116.
Info You Should Know
In cooperation with Harold Matthews, UE's Director of Safety and Security, the Office of Administrative Services has been made aware of a fraud scheme targeting U.S. Colleges & Universities with a reported loss in excess of $5 million. The Indianapolis office of the FBI reports this is a very elaborate scheme where actual university logos and, in some cases, employee names along with fake websites (domain names ending in .org or .com suffix rather than .edu) are being utilized. Various methods are being used to obtain this information for fraud purposes. Fraudulent purchase orders are being placed for electronics, laboratory/medical items, other related merchandise and supplies "on behalf of the university" that are shipped to an address that is seemingly associated with the university (often identified as a research & development facility). However, the shipping addresses are typically a shipping company or storage facility. Once the fraudulent items are received, they are re-shipped overseas most often to Nigeria while the institution is billed for merchandise that it never ordered or received.
UE faculty, staff and administrators are being asked to be mindful of this fraudulent activity and follow these guidelines:
• Work with only known, credible suppliers
• Submit all appropriate information with purchase orders including documentation such as quotes, estimates, etc.
• Check websites and addresses of unfamiliar on-line vendors before completing a purchase transaction
• View SDG2 Pcard transactions on a routine basis, at least twice during every cycle period.
• Review all invoices carefully
• Avoid responding to emails such as "work from home" advertisements or from dating sites as that is one way "the bad guys" obtain names for use in the scheme.
• Report any suspicious purchasing/Pcard related activity immediately to the Office of Administrative Services at extension 2940 or email Kim at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Office of Administrative Services will be working with the Office of Safety & Security any potential fraudulent matter.
Nominations for the 2014 Outstanding Teacher Award are being accepted NOW!
Take a couple of minutes to honor a colleague who you feel exemplifies teaching excellence with a nomination. The Outstanding Teacher Award form can be found at http://www.evansville.edu/alumni/outstandingTeacher.cfm. Please complete your nomination by Friday, January 31. If you have any questions you can email Jennifer Graban at email@example.com or call #2509.
Eligible Professors
Full-time faculty who have taught in the classroom at UE for at least two years and hold the rank of lecturer, instructor, assistant professor, associate professor or professor are eligible.
Past recipients within the last 5 years, '09 James MacLeod; '10 Jeff Tilly '11 James Berry, '12 Mari Plikuhn, and '13 Mark Valenzuela may not be nominated.
There are still a few jobs available through work-study offered by the Office of Financial Aid for UE students. Jobs available are listed below:
Department of Mail Services: Students must have availability to work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9 am-11 am.
Safety and Security (Ace Patrol): Hours scheduled are between 6 pm-2 am. Junior or senior level required.
UE Reads: Reading coaches for students in local elementary schools. Education majors preferred.
Recycling Program: Student must be able to work in 2 hour blocks; possess driver's license; have auto insurance; and be able to lift 35 lbs.
Eligibility is based on federal need as shown through the FAFSA.
Applications may be obtained at the UE Office of Financial Aid, Olmsted Hall, Room 116. Questions regarding eligibility and job availability should be directed to Hilary Morales at email@example.com
Students are able to adjust their meal plans for the spring semester until Friday, January 17 at 5:00 p.m. The link to request a meal plan change is here.
A pair of ear buds were found in the computer lab in Schroeder Family School of Business Building before the Christmas break. Please call 2848 to claim them.
UE Libraries will observe the following schedule of regular hours during Spring Semester 2014 beginning on January 13th. Break hours and other exceptions to normal hours will be announced in advance. Contact William Louden, University Librarian, with questions at 812.488.2376 or email@example.com .
Sunday: Noon - Midnight
Monday: 7:30 a.m. - Midnight
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - Midnight
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - Midnight
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - Midnight
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Classes began Monday 13 January at Harlaxton College, the British Campus of the University of Evansville, with 172 students in attendance.
The spring student body represents thirteen institutions, including the University of Evansville, Baker University (Kansas), Eastern Illinois University (Illinois), Indiana University (Indiana), Marian University (Indiana), Pacific Lutheran University (Washington), Texas Lutheran University (Texas), Texas Woman's University (Texas), the University of Southern Indiana (Indiana), the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Wisconsin), Wabash College (Indiana), Western Kentucky University (Kentucky), and William Jewell College (Missouri). UE faculty members teaching at Harlaxton this term include Dr. Lora Becker (Psychology), Dr. Diane Brewer (Theatre), and Dr. Richard Connolly (Philosophy).
The Harlaxton curriculum features the core interdisciplinary course, the British Experience, and a range of classes in the liberal arts and pre-professional studies. Course-related field trips and optional weekend travel provide opportunities to engage the culture both in Britain and beyond. For over forty years, Harlaxton College has served as the British Campus of the University of Evansville providing world-class education in a splendid English manor house in the East Midlands countryside.
Your women's basketball team is in action Thursday night, January 16 as they host in-state and MVC rival Indiana State. Tip-off is at 7:00 pm at the Ford Center.
For men's and women's basketball games, all full-time faculty, staff and administration receive two complimentary tickets to the games. These tickets can be picked up from the Carson Center Ticket Office during normal business hours by showing your UE ID. Students get free admission with their IDs, and can also earn student rewards points for great prizes just for attending Aces home events!
Come out and support the women's basketball team Thursday night at the Ford Center!
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