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Boston College Graduate School of Social Work invites you to participate in an interactive PhD Information Session Webinar to learn about our PhD programs and ask questions. This session will be facilitated by the Program Director, Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, and by current Boston College PhD students. More about the PhD Information Session Webinar »
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A conversation about race and justice for students and faculty with agency leaders, followed by Field Education Orientation for all students scheduled to begin their First Year Internship in September. More about Diversity + Field Education Day »
Boston College Graduate School of Social Work research faculty member Barbara J. Berkman was honored recently with the Distinguished Achievement in Cancer Award at the American Cancer Society Volunteer and Staff Leadership Summit in Atlanta. The award recognizes Berkman's tireless research, practice, and advocacy of social work and its importance in caring for cancer patients and their families. She is responsible for advancements in the assessment instruments that oncology social workers use to identify patients and families who are at risk for poor psychosocial adjustment to changes in health status.
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La Muerte Enamorada (Death in Love)
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Sometimes people ask if the plague affected the Saami, and our elders used to tell a story of how the Saami made a deal with the Black Death. In one of the stories I've heard and read, a South Saami man came upon a village, full of dead people, ruled by the Plague, and when he tried to escape, the Plague vowed to kill him and all Saami. But the Saami man was clever and managed to trick the Plague into jumping into his backpack, and after many hours of arguing, the man on the outside, and a deadly disease on the inside of a leather bag, a deal was made; the Plague would spare the Saami for eternity if the Saami man would bring the bag to the house of a settler, so that he could continue to kill and this is what happened. From that day on, thousands of Swedish settlers were killed by the Black Death, but the Saami were all spared.
Another story tells of a South Saami woman who, upon meeting the Plague, managed to fool him into jumping into her bag as well. She then put on her skis and set off towards the highest and coldest peaks of Saebmie, where she was going to bury the bag, and thus stop the Black Death. But carrying the Plague upon one's back is no easy task, and it was cold, and a storm was forcing the woman to stop next to a rugged peak, overlooking the tundra. And then the Black Death asked the woman to release him, but the woman, half-dead from the cold refused, lest the Plague would promise to spare her and her people. And so a deal was struck, with one condition; the Black Death would leave all Saami alone as long as he could recognise them on their traditional dresses and their pewter wire embroidered things, clothes and jewellery.
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The Executioner's Mask (iron mask), European, 17th-18th century.
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The Executioner's Mask is probably part of a scold's bridle, this iron mask was exhibited in the 19th century alongside the block and axe in the Tower of London and described as an executioner's mask.
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Franco Nero from Enter the Ninja (Real-Life Ninja Documentary circa 1981.) Mr. Nero is wearing a disguise that renders his top half invisible amongst bears and Robin Williams and the lower half that blends in perfectly with an aquarium filled with milk.
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Elderly Ninjas are neither stealthy nor swift.
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Crisp Phyllo Bites with Asparagus & Prosciutto
- 6 long, fairly thick asparagus spears, stems peeled
- Freshly ground pepper
- 9 thin slices of lean prosciutto (2 to 3 ounces)
- 6 sheets of phyllo dough
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- In a saucepan of boiling salted water, blanch the asparagus until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Refresh under cold water and pat very dry with paper towels.
- Season the asparagus spears with pepper. Roll them in the prosciutto; you will need about 1 1/2 slices to cover each spear.
- Lay 1 sheet of the phyllo on a work surface with the short end directly in front of you. Brush it with butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese and a pinch of nutmeg. Set a wrapped asparagus on the short end of the phyllo and roll it up snugly. Brush the roll with butter, dust it lightly with more Parmesan and set it on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, arranging the rolls at least 2 inches apart on the sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 400°. Bake the rolls on the top shelf of the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Let the rolls cool slightly before slicing them at an angle into bite-size pieces.
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Overall: 4.6 / 5 based on 16 reviews
14 of 16 reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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By: tinytubbs
Worth the money. Quality construction, thick memory foam, snuggly faux fur! My Dogo Argentino has room to spare in it. Will be ordering two more Orvis Memory Foam beds for my Boxer and Bulldog due to my happiness with this bed!
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Our bulldog puppy loved his Orvis faux-fur wraparound bed so much that we purchased a second one for our living room! As you can see, he loves it! It washes well and continues to look brand new. Both the faux fur and the suede-like fabric stay clean and do not attract hair. The memory foam keeps its shape and gives support for an active pup. He uses his beds for sleep and play! He will run, bounce and roll in his beds. The bolster is great. Bulldogs love a headrest. Thanks Orvis!
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My little guy is around 14 (not sure because he is a rescue) and is starting to feel a bit stiff. We received this bed as a gift (thank you Santa!) and he was snuggled in and snoozing within 3 minutes flat! I would say he loves it. The memory foam is amazing and the faux fur is so cozy and warm. I've never seen a bed which such attention to detail and high quality... the Cadillac of doggie beds!
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We had to kick our five year old lab off our bed due to wetting but felt really bad about it. I don't feel guilty making her sleep on the floor because she loves this bed. It is more comfortable than mine! Easy to clean as well.
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Tovah and Mazel, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, received this bed last week. Even though they are long dogs, they got the small size on the advice of customer service because they love to curl up. It is the perfect size, extremely well made, doesn't show Mazel's light hair (even though he's in the midst of his big spring shed) and is holidng its shape very well. The only "complaint" is that it is "faux fur"; they would like a twill for the hot summer months. We'll likely get another so they don't have to share.
By: goodbye from Wood Dale Illinois
Bought this item on a recommendation by my son who had purchased from Orvis. All I can say I never seen my pooch sleep so soundly and restful as when he's on this bed. Next time Ill get a larger one for myself.
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By: Justine from Chicago
My dog unfortunately does not like this bed. I think the problem is that the sides do not come up high enough. She previously had a bolster bed with high sides and so she could really snuggle-in and feel secure. So I just don't think this one is as cozy and snuggly. I do think the colors and fabrics are great! The fur color on the inside matches my golden retriever's hair perfectly and I think it would wear so well and not show the hair like her old bed. But unfortunately it is going back. Also, I think the sizing runs large. I have an 85 pound golden and she fits in a medium. We ordered a large at first and sent it back.
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By: Maggiegrace from Quincy, MA
My dogs LOVE this bed! They don't usually seek out a dog bed (they've always liked the couch much better!), but in this case, they're both in it all the time. I bought this primarily for my 11 year old chocolate lab, but my 6 year old Plott Hound likes to snuggle in there as well. Check out the picture of them after Christmas morning - it's a great advertisement for Orvis - maybe the next catalog cover? Hahahahah
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Watch your sizing on this product! I have a 22 lb dog and used the Live chat twice to check the INTERIOR size (with thick bolsters it is hard to tell how big the inside area is). When using the live chat I was told two different inside dimensions. I asked the second person to please double check and was told that she checked with a product specialist and the sleeping area of the medium bed was 19 X 21 inches. When the bed arrived I thought I had received the large bed as the actual inside dimensions are 23 X 29 inches---about 40% larger!! The bed is heavy and shipping it back is probably not an option. Nice bed but maybe I need a bigger dog? Orvis really needs to give more product details in its sizing info, NOT just the outside dimensions. First Orvis product I have not been happy with. Sigh.....
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My corgi is a bed snob, she refuses to sleep in a bed she does not like. This bed is her new favorite and great for her long corgi body. She likes the bolster sides and silky fur bed lining. Also the bed is firm but not too firm and the memory foam is wonderful on her joints. She is a fluffy corgi but the bed isn't too hot for her long coat. She has been rolling around in the bed trying to engage our other dog in play and fallen asleep because she was so comfortable. She loves sleeping on this bed! And it was s great gift in time for the holidays.


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Alameda Health Care District Board of Directors' President Jordan Battani is our Officially Speaking guest of the week. We received 15 questions, actually more since some comments contained more than one question, and one on Twitter. We sent five questions to Ms. Battani (actually six because one was a two-parter) and two additional questions if […] [Read More]
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This week Officially Speaking brings you Alameda Health Care District Board of Directors' President Jordan Battani. Phew, that was a mouthful. The "Alameda Health Care District" essentially oversees Alameda Hospital. Alameda Hospital Jordan Battani First appointed in 2007, Jordan Battani was elected to her seat in 2008 in an uncontested election. Ms. Battani has more […] [Read More]
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The Sundance Institute has selected 29 feature-length documentaries to receive US$582,000 in grants from its Documentary Film Program (DFP), including two films selected to receive grants from the Cinereach Project at Sundance Institute and one Time Warner Foundation Fellow.
Against the backdrop of the world's largest documentary festival, doc makers, broadcast commissioning editors and funders gather each year for the FORUM, IDFA's co-financing and co-production market. It's the opportunity to consider what IDFA hopes are the most promising new projects that will be completed within the next couple of years. According to organizers, the event has an extremely successful track record, with 90% of pitched projects reaching completion.
http://GreenHeroes.tvo.org is part of DOC and is in a tight race for funding this weekend in the ClimateSpark Social Venture Challenge. Getting funding and support in different ways is part of the "docshift" approach our project is taking.
Billed as an intimate weekend of unbridled truths and inspirational success stories, the Film Independent Forum dangled film financing insights as the primary hook to attract aspiring producers to four panels on October 22 at the Directors Guild Theater in Hollywood. Attendees came away reassured that the key to getting a narrative feature film made in today's economy is having a budget that matches the filmmaker's available resources. "Every picture has dream budget, and then the budget that you can actually get the film made for," said attorney Craig Emanuel of Loeb & Loeb during the first panel of the day, Movie Math: Film Financing Today.
If you've been avidly reading our excerpts from Radarscreen 2011, this year's edition of our ever-popular Global Pitch Guide, now you can find all of that invaluable info in a PDF format.
Doc Circuit Montreal is proud to support new talent by offering emerging producers three grants as well as a new networking activity for up-and-coming directors to present their documentary projects. In doing so, Doc Circuit Montreal affirms its commitment to a new generation of directors and producers by giving them an opportunity to get an inside look at the specific dynamics of the documentary industry and a chance to update their skills by interacting with industry professionals.


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The Birdies for Charity program is an opportunity for a charitable organization to utilize the awareness and magnitude of a PGA TOUR event to further their fundraising initiatives. The Farmers Insurance Open is excited to offer this program to partner with 501(c) (3) charitable organizations that contribute so much to our San Diego community. Donations made through the Birdies For Charity program are 100% tax deductible.
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Today's Deadly Destination is from Tate Hallaway's Alex Connor on Pierre, South Dakota from PRECINCT 13 (published on August 7, 2012 from Berkley Trade). Want to win a copy? Enter via the widget below.
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Tate Hallaway's Alex Connor on Pierre, South Dakota from PRECINCT 13
Hi, I'm Alex Connor the Hughes' County… erm, Coroner. Don't be nervous. I don't use the gallbladder scoop on anyone who isn't dead–or at least mostly dead. I'm sure none of you qualify, except maybe that fellow listing in the back row. Hey, you back there! If you're not a zombie, don't drool on the furniture, okay?
Anyway, apparently the mayor couldn't make it today, something to do with an unauthorized fly-over that the guys here at Precinct 13 think is probably a dragon, but, you know I'm sure it's nothing to worry about, not really.
Because this is just a normal city; stuff like that doesn't happen in a town like this. Nope. Never.
Yeah, right, so… let's see, one nice thing I can tell you about Pierre, South Dakota–the homicide rate here is almost non-existent. For the last two years, there's been exactly zero suspicious deaths. Part of what made me run for the office of coroner, actually. I mean, talk about a cushy job, you know? I kind of hoped that nothing exciting would happen the whole time I was in this position, but… well, that was before I knew about Precinct 13.
Which, uh, doesn't exist for most of you, okay?
So, uh, anyway, speaking of thirteen, you want to know some interesting facts about Pierre, South Dakota that I found especially odd when I moved here? The city has an area that's just over thirteen square miles, and guess how many people live here approximately? That's right, thirteen thousand. Our elevation over sea level? Yep, I see even the zombie is predicting this one–just over thirteen hundred feet.
I bet that has something to do with it, don't you? I mean, for those of you who can see, you know what I mean, right?
Well, okay, enjoy your visit to Pierre, South Dakota. Please avoid stepping on the zombie on your way out and if you're wearing red, please be advised that dragons are particularly attracted to that color. Not that there are dragons, of course. Nope. Not here in Pierre. Right, okay! Have a nice day!
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Published on August 7, 2012 from Berkley
Recent college grad Alex Conner is thrilled to have landed a job as the Hughes County coroner/medical examiner in Pierre, South Dakota. But when her first day on the job ends with a missing corpse, Alex starts to wonder if she would have been better off collecting unemployment…
When the cops made some cryptic comments about being careful with the body they brought in, Alex just thought the boys in blue were messing with her. That is, until something freaky happens that no amount of med school could have prepared her for. By the time Alex gets herself together, the body has disappeared and the other residents of the morgue start talking her ear off.
After working up the courage to report the missing body, Alex is transferred to the mysterious Precinct 13 where she discovers that her new co-workers—including a cute technomage named Jack—are paranormals just like her. Now, Alex is being encouraged to use her ability to speak to the dead to solve crimes. And despite being in the middle of nowhere, Hughes County sure does have a lot of paranormal activity…
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Is this book part of a series, Tate?
I love the book cover! I'm also a sucker for tales that involve morgues. They tend to be pretty good. (Seriously. Thinking of Tru Calling from TV and My Life As A White Trash Zombie for books. See? Morgues usually have some good storytelling.)
This definitely sounds like a great start to a series. And I agree with Keslynn – morgues make great settings!
I have enjoyed the Dead series, so I think I'll have to give Precinct 13 a try!
This sounds like a wonderful read. Really interesting plot. It's top on my TBR lsit!!
Sounds like a great read. Its on the TBR list for sure.
Sounds like a great read. Thanks for the giveaway.
Congrats on the new release. Looking forward to reading it.
This sounds like a great read for a new series. Thanks for the giveaway!
I am a big fan of Tate's books. I loved her witch series. I can't wait to read this book. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Your cover rocks and this sounds like an excellent read. Am adding to my wish list.
Dragons? I'm there.
Thanks for the post and giveaway. Alex sounds like a fun character and I definitely have this one my to read list.
Did you draw any inspiration from Warehouse 13? Maybe it's just the 13 and South Dakota thing. And that I've been watching a lot of Warehouse 13 lately.
How do you get passed writers block if/when you get it? Thank for the giveaway chance!
I just looked up Pierre on Wikipedia and guess what? Those stats are true. I've also spent a little time in South Dakota. What a perfectly ordinary place for an extraordinary story. This looks like lots of fun, I'd love to win it.
This is one cool as heck cover and it looks like an great read! I've been on the lookout for this book for a while. This is the type of book that is right up my alley.
This book sounds very good. I can't wait to read it. What other books have you written? Please enter me in contest. [email protected]
New Tate! New, weird, creepy, wonderful Tate!
Thanks for the giveaway!! This sounds good
This sounds like a great book, thanks for the giveaway
I love the personality that shows in all that Alex says. It's wonderful.
this books sounds awesome!!!!
I have this on my wish list and am looking forward to reading it.
Definitely reading this one. Thanks for writing it!
I can't wait to dive into Precinct 13!
Sounds like a really good read!! Thanks for the chance to win!
I love the dragon's shadow on the morgue wall of the cover and how that played into the interview!
I already feel I'm going to get hooked on this.
Hey Alex, I can see it's busy where you live. So when you have free time, what do you do for fun?. Also Tate I love the Dead series. ^0^
I loved the DEAD series and I cannot wait to see what is in store for us readers in Precinct 13. Thank you forthe post and giveaway!
I've just started learning more about Precinct 13 and I've added it to my wish list because it sounds like such a fantastic story.
South Dakota is an interesting setting. I don't think I have ever read any book that has taken place there.
This sounds like a great read. Thanks for the giveaway
I can't wait to read this! I'm from SD and Pierre was so close to where I used to live!
Pierre, SD is definitely a unique place to set an urban fantasy. I'm looking forward to reading this.
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I really like the idea behind this book. I've been meaning to give Tate's books a try. I'd love to start with this one. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thank you so much for the giveaway! I really would like to read this book and feature it on my blog! what a fun idea!
What species of dragon is it that doesn't exist in Pierre? Are we talking Smaug? Or someone a bit more civilized? Just out of curiosity.
this sounds like it will be a great rea, love to win it, thanks for the giveaway.
This is definitely going on my tbr list. Who is your favorite author? If this is a series how many books do you anticipate being in it?
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This sounds like a great read! This is a new to me author, adding to my ever growing list. Thanks for the chance.
Thanks for the giveaway. Did you have any input on the cover? Because it is completely eye-catching.
I haven't read this yet but the idea of a medical examaner that can hear the dead is very interesting.
I love the TV show Fringe and that has come to an end. Is this similar and my fringe events can continue in print?
This is on my wishlist. I hope to read it soon.
Can you imagine doing another kind of job?
I love the look of the cover! A great addition to Urban Fantasy.
This is a great cover and sounds like an intriguing story. Thanks for the giveaway!
This sounds like a great read and I can't wait to get my hands on it. This is the first I'm hearing about this book, are you a semi new author? What other books have you written or plan to write? Thanks for the chance to win
The morgue setting sounds deliciously creepy. Thanks for the chance to win.
How many books do you plan for this series?? This one sounds fabulous!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
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The cover art is awesome. Did you have any input, if not, were you thrilled with it?
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Go Julia, You had your limelight, now chil off, and spend your billions... enjoy life before your health deteriorates in these stressfull sickening political mad circus..
Go and smell he roses, while it is ime, and look back no more..
You are who you are, and live for the future, re make yourself, your image, by trying to be the real you,,,,
Good bye,,, and gooo gooooo gooooooooo have peace! Shalom!
'They also need Ukraine's riches, which they have been stealing for the last 18 years'
yulia said this?
What the author fails to point out here is that Tymoshenko currently controls not only her own 152 deputies, but also a further 36 from Our Ukraine, giving her an inflated total of 188.
A new election will be a disaster for BYT. Tymo will only get 100 deputies or less. BYT will be crushed by newcomers Tigipko, Yatseniuk, and Kirilenko.
Prediction for the make-up of a new VR:
Regions - 140
Tigipko - 80
Yatseniuk - 40
Yuschenko/Kirilenko - 60
Communists - 30
BYT is bluffing. They will be the biggest losers in any new election.
You are the one that is bluffing. You have increased the support for the OU faction to over 22% which has never gone above 14 percent in the past.
If Fresh parliamentary elections were held last month then all parties would lose support. the only winner would be Tigipko who would hold the balance of power
Based on the first round presidential election results:
Party: Seats
PoR: 178
BYuT: 126
Tigipko: 66
Y-Front: 35
sum: 450
Whatthe author failed to point out is that there is an Israeli stooge here that has subscribed to the notion of Plato, " repeat a lie often enough" and people will believe it..
Well this agressive persistent dummie got his numbers wrong, and as allways I ave to help him out,,
Well I am getting tired of it but here it goes:
Next election's predictions:
Regions 240
Comunist 80
Socialist 50
Reformist 40
Yushenko 30
US agent Jewlia 10
US govt agent Tigipko 0
Isreal/Mossad agent Yatseniuk 0
You fail to mention KGB or MI-6. That is KGB Agent Vlad the Putin was the one that orchestrated this election. Certainly the brits are up to something, but they must be very good at it, becuase fail to recognize their man in Kyiv. And what about the Canuks, surely they must have some one on their payroll. Yoy are a little paranoid, but that is a russian trait (viking/tartar but not slavic)about everyone in the world is out to get us.
Why are so many writting about Israel a country with a population slightly larger than Kiev. Are you all afraid and parinoid!
Chicken Ukrainians stand up for your selfs and stop pointing fingers saying it is someone elses fault. It is your country take responsibility stop pointing fingers towards Israel!
Learn how to work with all peoples from around the world!
I think that this woman is completely stupid
She's completed into herself and the money $$$$ won't leave office until she collects it all.
Seems pretty clear that the coalition (NUNS & Lytvyn) have left what remains of Tymoshenko.
If the woman had any class she would simply resign -- but in her true nature of making everything into a crisis -- she clings on to power in the hopes that she can do a backroom deal to save her life outside the bowels of Ukrainian power. Shameful, quite frankly.
She said she was Ukraine. Now, it looks as though she's just an ordinary politician looking to save her own ass. She said she would protect Ukraine. Now, looks like Ukraine needs to be protected from her ego centric tactics. She said the economic crisis would end in March. Now looks like things are getting worse.
Why doesn't she end it and leave Ukraine to get on with its life without Tymoshenko.
When there is a will there is a way.
Unfortunately, our highest politicians forget that they are ordinary people too and think they need a parachute to land on their feet. You lost Yulia -- give up your fight and get on with your life so we can get on with ours.
The greatest danger facing peacefull coexstence among the nations today, is the vicious destructive vindictive wickedness produced by mossad and their us counterpart.
Every confrontation and genocide for the last 60 years clearly testifies to that.
The kgb m5--678 are not inherently evil and destructive as the us and israeli agencies of ths field.
Not even Satan can design and exicute more evil and repulsive acts as these formentioned inherently evil agencies of crimes against hi=umanity and peacfull coexistence..
Now you have it,, change sides and be creative to do good, and dump your well payng serpants
To bad you didn't forget to write about it!
Let us see what the west had accomplished for the people of Ukraine...
1. The USA had forced Ukraine to arm Georgia, with money borrowed from Europe and IMF. This war costed Ukraine 7 $ Billion, and the money needed to be paid back by starving Ukrainians, as the USA who designed and forced this war on Ukraine, would be a fool to pay for it.
2. USA had demanded that UKRAINE develop hostile reationship with Russia, and any out fall of this will be handled by American money..
Well as expected, the US told Ukrane to beg Europe and Japan for money to pay for Russian gas, as it increased from$50 to $400/100 cm due to the hostile attitude of Ukraine to Russia, as dictated by America. And as expected America did not keep its word, but caused Ukraine $ 5 billion extra cost per year for Russian gas, that was easilly affordable before american democracy forced Ukrainians to attack am=nd massacre Russiansenior citizens in Abkhazia.
So the American designed financed and installed Orange democracy created Ukraine at least 35 billion dollars including interest, while tha masses of Ukrainains have been starving and without job or hope..
Orange democracy: $ 35 billion debt to Ukraine, makes America laugh, if it could not get the slave to kill each other, like in the middle east thhey got the muslis to do it, at least it bankrupted ukraine quite well,,, not bad america, champions of democracy and wars of terror for oil,,
Now, there puppet is hanging on to power as the us is desperate to cause a bit more demage to Russia and Ukraine, hoping it would take Russia and China a bit longer to do what is inevitable,,, overtake disarm divide and control America,,,with the help of EU the British, Chineese Indians, Russians, and every other country who are sick of America's out of control Hitler like behaviour and destructions
Russia only wants to use Ukraine there is absolutely nothing Russia will give only take and exploit!
Ukraine I cry for you. I am a Canadian by birth, Ukrainian by ancestry. I am married and living in Ukraine for almost 5 years. Ukraine has the potential to be the richest country in Europe and in the worlds top 10. In addition, due to ties to Russia and to the west, Ukraine could be the bridge, the statesperson to help bring two great regions together. Instead, corruption, greed, a ridiculously convoluted election and parliament system, and an unworkable legal system have conspired to ruin a truely great country. I have some sugesstions for you.
Elections. There can be only 1 leader just as a ship has only 1 Captain. The leader should be the head of the political party holding the most elected members of the Verkovna Rada.
Members of Verkovna Rada
Each oblast will bealotted a certain number of seats in the Rada. In each oblast, regions will be divided and the election of representatives will come from each district regardless of any or no party affiliation. Each person who wants to run for office will be responsible for raising their own campaign costs and be limited to say, 10,000 Ghyrvnia. This will keep the very rich from buying elections. Accurate campaign contributions and costs must be kept by each person running and open to public acrutiny. The leader will not be elected at all, but will be the leader of the group electing the most members to the Rada. This way, the Rada will accurately reflect the grass roots desires of the people of Ukraine.
There will be no legal protection for politicians other than that which is offered to each citizen of Ukraine.
Corruption by ANY civil servant in any form must result in a fine, maybe minimum 5000 Hryvnia and criminal prosecution, immediate dismissal from their post, including any member of the Rada or the leader, President, Prime Minister, Premier or what ever name the position is decided. This would range from the traffic cop taking 50 Hyrvnia to ignore a speeding offense, a govt office worker accepting a box of candy to hurry a paper through the beauracracy to a politician accepting thousands or millions to help a company to land a lucrative contact.
The future can be yours Ukraine, but you the people must want it and ensure your politicians of any stripe you will not accept the staus quo since 1991.
If you really cared about Ukraine you would do something about it instead of writing these long diatribes that benefit noone!
Put your money where you month is!
Which month ?
he canadian corruption is world famous.
take the the ontario teacher's pension fund for instance
it has 200 billion in assetts and the ontario government has 200 billion debt
each year the province gives 5 billion to the pension fund, the money that is borrowed from the pension fund o begin with..
these types of scams goes in canada that reaches over a trillion today..
what can canada teach ukraine is high way robbery of public purse, creating a police state where the cops are told to fine law abiding drivers, to fill the government coffers,,
canada is a police stae where most courts are run by a visible minority and a visible sexual orientation,,
it is the perfect example of a people run by corrupt government,,,
every election in canada is fixed we canadians all know that, so why are u preaching all this nonsense?
Are you trying to compare Ukraine to Canada? Pull you head out of the sand and look around!
Canada is far from perfect as a democracy. In fact, any democracy by its very existence will be imperfect. When was the last time you were stopped by the Horsemen or the OPPand your ticket magically disappeared with the application of a C note? When did any politician in Canada get blanket immunity from prosecution? I'm not sure just how you know electionsare rigged. Care to elaborate with facts? I am from an area with probably the largest concentration of Ukkrainians in Canada so I am darn sure it isn't the Ukraine people doing this. The sooner the grass roots people of Ukraine take their rightful power, the sooner Ukraine will assume its rightful place in Europe and the world.
Canada has the highest national debt per capita in the world today, and as such the most financially in debt people in the world.
The country is run by the state of Israel it is a colony of Amerca that is controlled and governed by Israel.
The dome stadium in Toronto was buit by ontario tax payers money, then given to Isreali consortium for $120 million, while te consortium had recieved 200 million operating gift from the otario taxpayer's jewish controled public purse. The toronto dome was to be sold for an asian consortium for 44,5 billion, but israel blocked the sale and took an ontario public property of the ontario taxpayers, and stole it, and got $80 million for tself as well to run it. a $4 billion rp off, something we never here of happening in Ukraine,, only cops take a feww hrivne kick back, and the west only hates the ukrainian police, as they are by the majority anti american.
The alberta nuclear power station buit at a cost of $ 7 billion, and Israel took it for $ 1 and got 300 million operating aid. another $7 billion rip off of the taxpayers of Canada and the population is oppressed beyond ability to defend such robbery and corruption,, again these types of corruption did happen in Ukraine, under Julia's reign, but no one dares to talk about it except the same drum beat, the ukrainian politicians are corrupt.
Canada can teach freedom once it had gained independence from the Israeli bankrobbers who suck canada's purse dry decade after decade..
Canada needs to be free first, before it can lecture on freedoms..
You can only help Ukraine, to be slaves for the Israeli American robbers, and use the false pretext Russia is bad,,,
85 % of caadians have houses, where more than 60 $ of its value is owned.
80 % of all properties in ukraine have absolute no debt on them at all.
The west is living on credit cards, financed by the west controlled colonies like canada and ukraine's slave labours and financial scams like pension funds and the like,,
The west is built on corruption and as julia's goverment is unfolding, people get a real lesson in democracy in Ukraine...
High un accounted for national debt, no freedom of expression, no freedom to use your mother tongue, slove hungarian, gypsy rucin russian, only ukrainian.
New brunswick in Canada is bilingual, while less than 5% of population speaks french. but in western forced democracy, no ethnic freedoms except high way robbery of public purse by an american installed government n ukraine, who swears allagiance to Isreal, a Julia considers Israel her real country and democraticaally bank crupts ukraine to Israel's and america's advantage,,,
Friend from canada, in Ukraine, if you want real freedoms in Ukraine, liberate canada first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is the one of the most corrupt and most bankrupt nation on Earth per capita
Again what planet do you live on? You facts must have been pulled out of your a-hole because they are all wrong!
You are a true nut job and I doubt that you have ever been closer to Canada than Google Earth. Heres some actual facts.
Canada israted 13th in per capita debt, not #1
The Toronto Astro Dome was built principally for the Toronto Blue Jays. Maybe they have been sold to Isreal but I rather doubt it
There is no nuclear power plant anywhere in Alberta, let alone one owned by Isreal. You are obviously a vicious, anti semetic pro soviet (not Russian)uneducated idiot. Please visit Canada and experience life there before coming on and spouting your gibberish, especially gibberish that is easily disproven.
Unfortunately there are unintelligent idiots running around the world writing bullsh!t. But really what can you expect from these ruskies.
strange that u dont seem to know that the dome was not sold b ut given with a $200 million handshake to jewish consortium, then as the public complained it was sold to other again jewsih consortium in belgium and so on..
i lived in canada and love it, and it would be nice if canada was not run by israel but by canadians...
you hd failed to respond to the pension scam, seems u are abit ashamed to admit the biggest corruption reaching a trillion, that goes on in canada...
well keep up your falsifying garbage,,, and u live in canada not in ukraine u liar
what planet do u live on?
if any one commented on issues that supports real democratc values, that person is arrested in canada, lose his jobs, gets parking tickets, his children family is sliced up, his business s taken his house is taken, and is a victim of forced medication of the state, to silence and kill state dictatorship..
that is what I had experienced Canadais, through many who live there..
Perhaps you should check with your physician and get your medications reviewed. Paranoia can be harmful both to you and your family
Ukraine needs to abandon Tye presidential system and embrace a full parliamentary model of governance in line with other European states. The recent presidential election has proven yet again that the presidential system has and will continue to fail Ukraine.
Tymoshenko must campaign for constitutional reform and the establishment of a more open and equal representative model.
Establish local electorates with each electorate electing nine members of parliament by a system of Single Transferable vote and the Meek Method off counting the vote with a 10% quota. Each electorate MUSt return the same number of representatives and should be equal in the number of constituents per electorate (+/- 10%). The main thing being that the number elected is the same for each electorate which must be an odd number 5, 7 or 9 is best)
Government must be formed from and by the elected Parliamentary representatives. The president should be elected by a constitutional majority of the parliament and not duly elected.
A direct election of head of state is just a circus parade. Democracy is not based on Elections but rule of law and representative governance.
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Improvement Plan 2010-11
Welcome to the City and County of Swansea Council's Annual Improvement Plan for 2010/2011. "Moving Forward" outlines this Council's Objectives and Actions for the future and especially for the next year.
These are aimed at achieving and sustaining improvement in performance and service delivery.
This year the Improvement Plan has been published in two parts. This first part, published in July, reports on the broader picture for Swansea as set out in our Community Plan and Corporate Plan and will contain an update on what we are doing towards the Welsh Assembly's national strategy set out in the "Making the Connections – Delivering the Connections" agenda.
It will be a reflection of how we plan to deliver services that meet the needs and priorities of communities and citizens, in a fair, affordable and sustainable manner.


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Devin Hester joins Falcons on 3-year deal
Atlanta, GA, United States (4E Sports) – Kick returner Devin Hester has agreed to join the Atlanta Falcons on a three-year contract, reportedly for $9 million.
The Falcons plan to use him more than just a kick returner in 2014 and also referred to him as a wide receiver.
Hester, 31, played solely as a returner with the Chicago Bears, which drafted him the in the second round in 2006.
He provides a major upgrade for the Falcons over Jacquizz Rodgers on kick returns and Robert McClain on punt returns.
The three-time Pro Bowler is 13th in NFL history for all-time kickoff and punt return yardage and the all-time leader in punt returns for touchdowns with 13.
Hester also has a record 18 career kick and punt returns for touchdowns.
Last season, Hester broke an 81-yard punt return for a touchdown to tie Deion Sanders for the most career return touchdowns in NFL history with 19, even though he played in only 123 games while the latter played in 188.
It was also last season when hester became one of five players to gain at least 3,000 yards on punt returns and 5,000 yards on kick returns.
In 2013, Hester averaged 27.6 yards per kick return and 14.2 yards per punt return with one touchdown.
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The gearbox is next in the cards for this hachi roku with a full TRD close-ratio gearset being fitted. Miguel is currently deciding which ratios would work best for his application; probably one of the hardest choices to make on such a well-prepared car. Pick too short a gear ratio and you will be hitting the limiter early, too tall and you will risk running out of puff at the wrong moment.
As mentioned earlier, the body is in great condition, which left Miguel the easy job of selecting body parts like the J-Blood vented carbon bonnet, the Budou Nouki front bumper, the Global FRP rear hatch, and the Jubiride rear bumper. To complement the exterior, beautifully finished, old-school 15-inch Watanabe alloy wheels with a polished lip were chosen. Sticky Bridgestone Potenza RE-01Rs give impressive grip while Federal tires are swapped on the rear for drifting sessions.
Seeing where you're going at night is extremely important and this is precisely why a bi-xenon headlight kit has found its way into the Levin's front projectors. (Although they would be of more use fitted to the front fenders, as this Levin just loves to hang the tail out!) As if these weren't enough, additional driving lights have been fitted behind the back front grille ready to provide additional illumination during those dark togue runs. The rear light cluster has been swapped with a late-model Trueno item for a more modern look.
The interior has been kept very simple with purposefully chosen parts. Hard to miss are the two red Bride Exas III racing bucket seats and the Nardi Classic steering wheel, a must on any drift car. The quick-release Rapfix II Prodrive boss lets you easily remove the steering wheel, allowing larger-than-average-framed individuals (ahem, like me) a bit more space to maneuver into the bucket seat. As we all know from experience, it takes more than a Dukes of Hazzard slide to settle into a race seat in a jiffy.
Gone are the stock instruments, replaced with a custom-made Defi cluster consisting of a large rpm center dial, oil and water temperature readouts on the right and an oil pressure gauge on the left. The center console retains the stock A/C controls and at the bottom an A'PEXi Rev/Speed Meter GP has the job of displaying speed as well as other useful ECU readouts. The GReddy multi-switcher and Defi control units are just below. An ARC titanium shift knob and carbon-colored leather complete what is a very welcoming interior.
So you may be wondering what this little beast feels like from the driver's seat. Well, nothing short of amazing would be the most condensed response one could come up with. Twist the key, give it a bit of gas, and the 4A-GE sparks into life with a race car-like bark. If you are cranking the engine while it's stone cold you have to hold the revs up a few seconds until the idle settles at an almost unbelievable 1000 rpm. As you may recall, the cams are quite extreme so the idle has that unmistakable unevenness, hinting to passers-by that this is by all means no ordinary Levin. The upgraded clutch is very easy to use and the Levin feels extremely easy to maneuver around the city.
Since everything behind the front seats has been removed there is very little in the way of noise insulation, so it can get pretty noisy in there but to put it bluntly: Who the hell cares at that point?
I will never forget the first empty stretch of road I found. I floored the loud pedal in second gear at around 3000 rpm and just let it all happen. As the rpm needle hit 4000 on the Defi gauge, the little 1.6L began to provide some decent acceleration but nothing could have prepared me for what happened next. As that fast-traveling needle hit the 5000 mark the quad trumpets really started to sing away, by 6000 the motor really cleared its throat and began to pull like a train. At 7000 rpm it truly starts surfing the high power curve and propels you to the next set of traffic lights with urgency more common to turbocharged cars. I hit the 9250 rpm limiter in what seemed like a split second and was surprised to discover that the power delivery gives no signs of trailing off even above 8600 pm, where peak horsepower is developed.
The acceleration is one thing, but it's the noise that really gets you. When kept on boil this high-revving motor feels almost electric; those throttle bodies, together with the Toda Power muffler generate the most complex concoction of frequencies that are guaranteed to make every hair on the back of your neck stand on end.
The handling equally impresses, with electrifying turn-in and front end bite thanks in part to the overall light curb weight of around 900 kg, while the rear is there to be played with. There is no masking the fact that a solid rear axle lives out back as it always makes its presence known when backing off mid-corner, but get on the throttle and all can be forgiven as the rear end feels directly under the control of your right foot. You can tiptoe around and use the available grip to drive smoothly or input that extra bit of power and come out of every corner with handfuls of opposite lock.
Unlike modern machinery, this Levin makes you feel like you are part of the car, a more intense driver-machine interface, and thus a more natural feeling balance. There is no traction or stability control here, no 4WD, no ABS, nothing that would blunt what a car has to do, which, of course, is to communicate with its driver. The only aspect of this AE86 that didn't completely captivate me was the braking. It just didn't feel as reassuring as most kits now available for modern cars, but we can't have everything right? So next time you need to change cars don't automatically assume big power equals big fun, because like the old saying goes: The best things come in small packages.


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Do you think wearing on-body cameras on duty should be mandatory?
Many people who use the term "stop and frisk" fail to realize that there actually is no such concept in the law, and that the phrase "stop and frisk" couples two constitutionally distinct activities that do not necessarily coincide. This misunderstanding is easily traced to the coincidence in Terry v. Ohio.
Private residences enjoy the highest levels of Fourth Amendment protection against governmental intrusion. Here are the 10 most common ways to get inside a home without violating the Fourth Amendment.
Some search-and-seizure rules are not very clear, and state and local federal courts might apply them differently. How can you be expected to pick and choose the right rule on an issue for which there doesn't seem to be just one "right" rule?
What if an object only comes into plain view after an officer shines a flashlight or spotlight into an area, or looks through binoculars? Does this use of sense-enhancing devices make a difference in the Fourth Amendment calculation of reasonableness?
If you aren't speaking and behaving at all times in public the way you want to appear when you're uploaded on YouTube, you could have some unpleasant surprises in store.
Under what circumstances would the Fourth Amendment allow routine collection of DNA samples upon arrest and booking? A recent Supreme Court decision addressed this issue.
The Supreme Court has made it more difficult for law enforcement officers to obtain the most probative evidence of impaired driving—a measure of the alcohol concentration in a sample of the suspect's blood.
Essentially, because of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, you are damned if you do and damned if you don't. And the public has no sympathy whatsoever for your precarious position.
Two cases from Florida have brought the U.S. Supreme Court to two different conclusions regarding K-9 searches in 2013. One is an affirmation of existing practice, but the other breaks new ground and imposes new limits.
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I love the piano. I love the cello. I also love the score from LoTR and The Hobbit. Mush all that together, and you have a beautiful piece from The Piano Guys [x].
"It was told in the Red Book of Westmarch … that after Aragorn's death, Legolas built a grey ship and left Middle-earth to go over the Sea to Valinor, and that Gimli went with him."
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.
When the cold of winter comes
Starless night will cover day
In the veiling of the sun
We will walk in bitter rain
But in dreams
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We will meet again
When the seas and mountains fall
And we come, to end of days
In the dark I hear a call
Calling me there,
I will go there
And back again
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↳ Faramir: "Here was one with an air of high nobility such as Aragorn at times revealed, less high perhaps, yet also less incalculable and remote: one of the Kings of Men born into a later time, but touched with the wisdom and sadness of the Eldar Race."
- The time of the Elves is over — my people are leaving these shores. Who will you look to when we've gone? The Dwarves? They hide in their mountains seeking riches — they care nothing for the troubles of others.
- It is in Men that we must place our hope.
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In today's world it's fairly easy and inexpensive to instrument mechanical or electrical operations to collect performance data. Developers and testers can succumb to the temptation to collect gigabytes of data without first understanding what questions they should be structuring the data collection effort to answer. The questions are called Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE), and together they determine what constitutes successful operations for the system.
Both MOPs and MOEs can be derived from specifications or the Concept of Operations. Their selection should be based on the candidate MOP/MOEs' ability to discriminate between levels of good performance. For example, the MOP Number of seconds required to go from zero to 60 mph may be very meaningful in selecting which car to buy for a daily commute that requires frequent merges with fast-moving traffic. However, the same measure would not be a good discriminator when selecting the best car for a daily commute on rural roads through small towns where the speed limit varies from 25 to 50 mph.
A MOP is a quantifiable measurement that can take any number of forms, e.g.,:
The MOP may be stated as a declarative statement: Average number of car trips between failures. A MOP can be developed for any parameter of interest: speed, acceleration, data flow rates, bit drop rates, ability to fit into and withstand the rigors of transport vehicles, and so on.
The data captured for a MOP indicates the system's achieved level of performance, and allows the analyst to determine whether the system's inherent performance requirements have been met. What they don't provide is an assessment of the impact that level of performance has in terms of being able to accomplish the goal the customer had in mind when he/she started shopping for the system.
A MOE provides that impact assessment. Like the MOP, the MOE can be stated either as a question or a declarative statement. But the MOE is generally more complex, cross-referencing two or more MOPs. The MOE is stated in terms of accomplishment gained per cost incurred – miles travelled per gallon of fuel burned (MPG) is an example of an MOE in everyday use. It correlates the MOPs Miles travelled per tank of fuel burned and Fuel capacity in gallons. Individually these measures are interesting, but not meaningful – knowing you can go 400 miles on a tank of fuel becomes meaningful when you also know whether the tank holds 16 gallons or 30 gallons.
Not every "cost incurred" is as direct as money spent – it could be defective products scrapped, customers lost due to bad quality, time lost due to rework, critical tasks not accomplished, and so on. Customers should be interviewed to understand their specific needs: What are the critical tasks the system must perform? What is the cost of failure to perform those tasks? What is the tolerance for failure to perform? Once the list of MOPs and MOEs is compiled, the customer should be asked to provide a priority ranking of each candidate MOP/MOE relative to one another, and a weight assigned to each MOP and MOE indicating that measure's contribution to overall performance assessment.
Understanding which MOPs and MOEs are most indicative of success in terms of the customer's application is crucial to collecting the appropriate data to support a meaningful analysis of performance and effectiveness that provides a cost-effective contribution to demonstrating that the product meets all of the customer's key function and performance requirements.
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A lesson from Napanook vineyard
It's unlikely Christian Moueix is out pruning his vines all the time. But for my visit in early March to his Napanook vineyard, he was willing to take time out for a quick demonstration. He carefully matched the number of tiny buds on each shoot to the number of shoots on each side of the […] [Read More]
Mr. Wizard steps behind the bar
Jon Bonne/The Chronicle Once you've got shaker technique down, it's on to liquid nitrogen. It's helpful that I have categories on this blog for both "cocktails" and "science," because last night's event at the Exploratorium, "Science of Cocktails," requires both. Billed as a look "at the physics, chemistry, and biology of cocktails," the fundraiser was […] [Read More]
California wine gets green standards
Frederic Larson/The Chronicle, 2004 A biologist looks for mealybugs in a Napa Valley vineyard. California wine's efforts to go green got a big push Wednesday when the industry unveiled a certification program for its sustainable practices. The wine industry has for years been pushing its green credentials by letting wineries evaluate their own progress on […] [Read More]
Martinis: Some lessons learned
Brant Ward/The Chronicle Behold the beaker. The research — yes, research, stop rolling your eyes — for this past Sunday's column on how to make a great martini was exhaustive, and exhausting. There were a few more things we could have done: measuring the precise final volumes of the drinks after stirring, for instance. But […] [Read More]
Nineteen days of Syrah
Craig Lee/The Chronicle, 2008 Failla's estate Syrah defies the odds. Red wine may have great antioxidant powers, but its lifespan in an open bottle is modest. A couple days, perhaps four if you're lucky. Inert gas or vacuums might extend that, but only slightly. Then a wine comes along to scuttle all that. I tasted […] [Read More]
A wine closure proves its point
Oeneo/Apcor The Diam technical closure (left) and the old-fashioned technical cork. As my inbox goes, few changes go unheralded in the wine world. But sometimes the real impact takes a bit longer to sink in. I realized this last week as I was stuck trying to dislodge my corkscrew from a technical cork. These look […] [Read More]
One Barrel: Show time
We're still in the waiting game. While there are plenty of debates about what natural wine is — and whether it's more than just a catchy slogan — the one nonnegotiable is a fermentation using whatever yeasts are available to the grapes, and not adding any commercial product. (This line can sometimes be fuzzy, but […] [Read More]
Terroir: On rocky ground?
The Chronicle, 2004 Did you want that on the rocks? This week's wine tempest in an O Series comes from Portland, Ore., where the Geological Society of America has grown tired of wine types proclaiming the virtues of tasting minerality in their wines. According to an AP report: The geologists say wines may vary in […] [Read More]
One Barrel: Waiting for the yeast
Jon Bonne/The Chronicle Testing the juice. Two days after getting the grapes into the fermenter, I'm back to get some of the newly crushed juice over the top of the grape clusters. Eventually this will become a more formal process of pumping juice from the bottom over the top. But we're not quite there yet. […] [Read More]
One Barrel: First crush
David Philo Kevin and I talk about technique. So this is how I find myself trading out my reporter's notebook and landing inside a two-ton open top fermenter, stomping my way across the top of some rather firm Syrah grapes. We were going to try and make this wine as naturally as possible. Fine. That […] [Read More]
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Barry Bonds has been given an extension until May 4 to file written arguments in his appeal to overturn his obstruction of justice conviction.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Roger Clemens stood and uttered "Morning" to the 90 potential jurors who had gathered in the ornate, sixth-floor ceremonial courtroom, the one deemed big enough to hold them all. After he sat down, he swiveled his chair, as if trying to make eye contact with as many as possible.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Roger Clemens' second perjury trial began Monday, following a mistrial in the first case when prosecutors showed inadmissible evidence to the jury.
Preschool pre-enrollment will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 23 for the 2012-13 school year at Roosevelt Elementary for USD 431.
HOISINGTON - Gage Adrian Hale was stillborn on April 13 at Great Bend Regional Hospital. He was the son of Jordan Hale and Angela (DeWitt) Foote.
CLAFLIN - Kurt Herbert Fuhr, 92, joined his Maker and others in Heaven on Holy Saturday, April 7. He was the last born to Fredrick and Hattie Fuhr in Bromburg, Poland on Sept. 11, 1919. He grew up in Claflin and attended Great Bend High School. In 1961, he was baptized in the Methodist faith. He was a lifeguard and Eagle Scout. He was married to Eledra Mae Fuhr on April 9, 1943 until her death on March 12, 1984. He was married to Beverly Kay Fuhr on Sept. 14, 1987 until her death on Aug. 18, 2010.
ELLSWORTH - Ray Alvin Rolfs, 45, died April 15 at Salina Regional Medical Center. Born July 10, 1966 in Ellsworth, he was the son of Alvin D. and Johnetta G. Kaiser Rolfs. Formerly of Great Bend, he was a resident of Mosaic in Ellsworth. He attended schools in Geneseo and Lyons. He loved playing basketball and running track for Special Olympics.
Barton County Extension Agent Donna Krug will present "Cash in with Coupons" from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St., and again at 1 p.m. Friday at the Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave.
Barton Community College Dean Mark Dean will present bids for two parking lots when the BCC Board of Trustees meets at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Fine Art Building's Seminar Room, F-30, on the Barton County campus. Bids were taken to repave the southwest Physical Education parking lot and the Administration Building parking lot.
The Great Bend Police Department is investigating a report of an aggravated battery and aggravated robbery in the 300 block of Maple St. At 12:05 p.m. Friday, a man reported two males hit him with a metal object and stole his cell phone and wallet.
Great Bend Fire Department was dispatched to the Highland Hotel at 9:08 p.m. Friday, after a carbon monoxide alarm sounded in the kitchen area. Fire Chief Mike Napolitano said the source of the CO was a gas-fired power washer being used in the pool area.
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"Pull!" shouted Bruce Baublits of Cimarron. Taking aim, he squeezed the trigger, sending shot sailing through the air, splitting a clay target into a dozen pieces.
CLAFLIN -Robert S. Woolf, 76, died Sunday, April 15 at Ellinwood District Hospital in Ellinwood. He was born Oct. 30, 1935 in Chillicothe, Mo., the son of Kermit and Sarah (Mumpower) Woolf.
The Great Bend Madrigal Pops Singers are now selling tickets for their fall chili supper fund raiser. The event is set for 5 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 26, at the high school's Jack Kilby Commons area, prior to the football homecoming game against Wichita North.
Central Plains Middle School would like to recognize Avery Hurley and Devin Ryan as the September Students of the Month.


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A veteran soldier.
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- For the handful of old sweats who decided to accept defeat in the SPL rat race and have their last rites issued by Ayr, this season must seem like a dream in which they have died and gone to heaven.
- They were mostly old sweats and they'd had enough.
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Nene scores twice as PSG beats Toulouse 3-1
PARIS PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN gave new coach Carlo Ancelotti his first home win by beating Toulouse 3-1 to maintain its lead at the top of the French first division on Saturday.
Nene scored in each half as PSG gradually applied the pressure after making a slow start, and record signing Javier Pastore added the other goal to make it a memorable night for Ancelotti.
Despite a pleasing night for most of the 45,000 fans at Parc des Princes, Ancelotti expected more from his players.
"We have to improve our way of playing, we want to play good football for the whole match," said Ancelotti, who twice won the Champions League with AC Milan as both player and coach. "We had a lot of chances to score more tonight." PSG remains three points clear of Montpellier, which beat Lyon 1-0 thanks to top scorer Olivier Giroud's 14th league goal of the season.
There was pushing and shoving in the tunnel between both teams after the game.
"It was a deserved victory," said Montpellier coach Rene Girard, whose son was involved in a heated verbal exchange with Lyon striker Lisandro Lopez. "I don't have any lessons to learn from (Michel) Bastos or Lopez." On Sunday, French champion Lille plays at resurgent Marseille.
Ancelotti is already making his mark at PSG.
The Italian coach left out Kevin Gameiro, a first-choice striker under former coach Antoine Kombouare, while Mevlut Erding was not even on the bench. Ancelotti moved Jeremy Menez off the wing and put him at center forward.
PSG has missed out on signing former England captain David Beckham and AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato, but Ancelotti remains confident a big name will arrive soon, with PSG also linked with a move for Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez.
"I would like to have the best players to improve the team," Ancelotti said. "That's the club's objective." PSG's new formation, with Pastore and Nene flanking Menez, failed to click in a drab first half, and PSG's opening goal in the 38th minute had a touch of good fortune about it.
A cross from the right looked harmless enough, but Serbian defender Pavle Ninkov slipped as he went to clear the ball, and Nene pounced to beat goalkeeper Ali Ahamada with a shot that took a slight deflection.
Pastore then made it 2-0 in the 56th. Menez turned provider as he slipped a pass to Pastore as he ran into space, and the midfielder took the ball past Daniel Congre with one touch and stroked it into the bottom right corner.
Nene's second goal was the best of the night, as he controlled a high pass on his chest, skipped past a defender on the edge of the area, drew Ahamada off his line and clipped the ball into the corner.
Daniel Braaten scored late on for Toulouse.
PSG has 43 points after 20 matches, Montpellier has 40, Lille 36, and Lyon stays in fourth place with 35.
Montpellier may not have PSG's millions, but it does have consistency and team spirit.
Coach Rene Girard's team finally broke Lyon's resistance in the 62nd.
Midfielder Geoffrey Dernis clipped over the top of Lyon's defense and Giroud let the ball bounce once before clipping it through France goalie Hugo Lloris' legs.
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