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Question: I live in Queen Creek. Four weeks ago, a local nursery planted two 24-inch box trees - a sissoo and a Shamel ash - in my backyard. Both seem to be doing poorly, mainly, I suspect, from improper watering; most of the leaves of the sissoo are yellow. The Shamel's leaves are curling or wilting, a few are dead, some becoming brown-spotted, and overall appearing shriveled and wilted.
Both trees are exposed to full sunlight, and are being watered daily for one hour, each tree receiving 10 gallons of water. At the end of the one-hour watering time, both trees have about 2 inches of water standing in their wells. The sissoo drains in about an hour, the Shamel ash takes two to three hours.
I've talked to two different (nursery) people and have gotten two different answers: too much water and not enough water. In any case, they remind me that I have a 90-day guarantee on the trees. (Big deal, if they happen to die six months or a year from now.) At my wit's end, what with nursery "experts' " advice, which seems to be more of a guessing game than anything resembling helpful knowledge.
- David Romero,
Queen Creek
Answer: Your two trees are letting you know they are stressed. If your soil is good and the roots have not been damaged, then I suspect your daily watering is doing more harm than good. Your trees' roots need to establish themselves.
If you apply too little water, your roots will be stressed, seek out surface water and grow shallow. If you water too much, they literally will drown because they can't take in needed oxygen.
For newly planted trees, you should water so that the moisture penetrates to a depth of about 3 feet. Take a long stick (a broom handle will do) and push it down into each tree well after the water has drained to see how deep the moisture has traveled.
How often you water also is important. Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix suggests this first-year watering guide for newly planted trees:
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-�101-108 degrees - once a week.
-�90-100 degrees - every 10 days.
-�75-89 degrees - every two weeks.
-�Below 75 degrees - every three weeks.
-�If you are using a drip irrigation system, be sure that the system runs at least two hours for each watering. This will ensure that the plant is being watered deeply. About every fifth watering, let the drip run for 8-10 hours. This will leach away salts.
Good luck. If your trees don't perk up in the next month, take your nursery up on its guarantee.
Virtual garden: If you've got fountain grass growing in your yard, you might reconsider, the Arizona Native Plant Society advises. Go to aznps.org and click on "invasives" to learn why fountain grass, buffelgrass and other invasive plants do more harm than good in the desert.
A greener thumb: Here is a tip from Desert Botanical Garden about soil types and watering needs:
Soils with a high clay content hold moisture well, too well for some desert plants, and could be amended with a small amount of organic matter and coarse sand.
Rocky soils hold little moisture, so plants growing in them require more frequent watering.
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Temperature dependent structural distortion at the contacted mirrors of low-expansion glass cavities can introduce changes to the cavity length independent of the length of the spacer. There are resulting temperature sensitivities of the path (m/K) at each end of a cavity that are proportional to the difference of the coefficient of thermal expansion (α) at the contact. The temperature sensitivity of the resonant frequency can be a minimum at a temperature TC if the product of length times α(TC) of the spacer approximately offsets the combined sensitivities of the ends, even if α(TC) of the spacer is significantly nonzero.
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1998: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant debuted at their peak position of number eight on the Billboard 200 Album Chart with Walking into Clarksdale which went on to go Gold.
1998: Jimmy Page appears on Saturday Night Live with P. Diddy to perform "Come With Me" which sampled the guitar riff of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir".
1987: Europe peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200 Album Chart with their third album The Final Countdown which went on to sell three million copies in the U.S.
1974: Bruce Springsteen's performance in Boston, MA inspires Rolling Stone critic & future manager Jon Landau to write "I have seen rock & roll's future and his name is Bruce Springsteen".
1974: Bachman-Turner Overdrive received their first Gold record for Bachman-Turner Overdrive II which contained the hit singles "Let It Ride" & "Takin' Care of Business".
1970: The Guess Who become the first Canadian rock group to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart with "American Woman". The song would stay on top for three weeks.
1969: George Harrison released his second solo album Electronic Sound which was the final release on Zapple Records, an offshoot of The Beatles' Apple Records.
1965: Bob Dylan performed the first of two nights at London's Royal Albert Hall. All of The Beatles were in attendance & spent the evening with Dylan after the concert.
1964: Chuck Berry made his live debut in the U.K. at London's Astoria Theatre. The Animals opened for Berry.
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The Louisiana SPCA loaded animals for transport at its Algiers facility onto a truck for a 2,458-mile journey to the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley, Minn. on Sept. 3.
Since May 2010, the Louisiana SPCA Transport Program has teamed up with animal shelters and adoption facilities throughout the country to save more lives. Transports are conducted at least once per month and can carry anywhere between 50-100 animals in a specially designed trailer outfitted for animals.
The SPCA states that the average cost is $8,000 per transport, or an average of $150 per animal . To donate to the Transport Program, visit www.la-spca.org/lolly. For more information about the Louisiana SPCA Transport Program, visit www.la-spca.org/transport.


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|Thursday, 27 September 2007 05:51
I am going to be in Detroit on October 24 to appear on Ralph Martin's The Choices We Face and to speak at a graduate course in the New Evangelization.
The thing that has intrigued me is how Ralph Martin responded when I asked him the other day exactly what he wanted me to talk about. I presumed that it would be about the significance of charisms in the new evangelization.
To my surprise, he said "Tell us about the Institute and its work. Talk about what you've seen in the church as you travel. Talk about collaboration between the clergy and the laity, about evangelization, about charisms. Share from your heart. The whole class is yours."
I'm still startled two days later. No one ever asks me to just talk. About anything that I think is important. Like the humbler class of professional speakers everywhere, I'm always having to work inside parameters established by the sponsoring organization in light of their priorities (which is perfectly appropriate). You know, 45 minutes on charisms or a day on discernment. And I've got loads of pre-packaged talks for those sort of invitations.
But not this. And never has anyone asked me to speak from my heart. In the circles I run in, few Catholics ever talk about your heart - they definitely want your head.
The last time I had a chance to do something similar was 12 years ago before the Institute was a twinkle in anybody's eye. It was to the Dominican pastors of the Western Province. I had never seen that many priests before (I don't know if I believed that priests were entirely human at that point) and my knees literally buckled as I walked up the podium - which Fr. Michael Sweeney found highly amusing. (I remember fiercely muttering "you can faint when you are done, but not now!")
I had no credentials, was unknown outside my parish of Blessed Sacrament and Fr. Michael Sweeney, who had asked me to do this, had never heard me speak. As far as I knew, this was the only chance I'd ever have to do what many lay Catholics dream of: give a group of priests a piece of my mind.
My topic? The Strategic Role of Lay Catholics in the Dominican Mission. The impact of that talk helped birth the Institute.
And now I get to do it again. Dizzying. I'm really gonna have to pray about this one. If I could say anything to an international group of Catholic leaders, mostly clergy, what would I say? I hope and presume that I'm past the knee-buckling stage.
Because this time around, they know where to find me.


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It's a proven fact. On average, American men live sicker and die younger than American women. And why is that?
Women are 100 percent more likely to visit the doctor for annual examinations and preventive services than men, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
However, what if you are a male who just happens to be a doctor? Does that make it more likely you will visit your physician on a regular basis?
"I believe that doctors are better able to separate less serious symptoms from more serious ones, keeping me from making frequent visits to my doctor. However, I do believe in seeing him for my yearly physical and following through with any routine screening tests," said Dr. John Santoro, vice chair, emergency medicine at Baystate Medical Center.
That makes the Baystate emergency room doctor the exception.
According to a survey commissioned by Esquire magazine released in March, about half of men ages 18 to 50 don't have a primary care physician, and a third haven't had a checkup in more than a year.
And, even having good health insurance and a primary care doctor they trust doesn't seem to make much of a difference for men — something still keeps them away from the doctor's office.
"I think men, in general, tend to be procrastinators. When men have symptoms that bother them, many go into denial about what is happening or rationalize their symptoms away. I know doctors who are the same way, simply because what they know often scares them," Santoro said.
June is Men's Health Month, designed to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men.
And, according to a release from Baystate Medical Center, the special month comes with a message — regular checkups and age appropriate screenings can improve men's health and prolong their life.
"It's a fact that adult wellness visits for both men and women, also referred to as preventive care, can extend your life and help prevent illness. Unfortunately, we know preventive care is widely underused," said Dr. Glenn Alli, medical director of Baystate Medical Practice — West Side Adult Medicine in West Springfield.
"Part of the reason is the fear of high out-of-pocket costs for those whose budgets are challenged, however, most private heath plans cover the costs of preventive care which includes doctor visits, immunizations, disease screenings and counseling services," he added.
According to Alli, healthy men under age 40, who do not have any pre-existing conditions that warrant monitoring, should visit their primary care physician every two to three years.
After age 40, healthy men should begin visiting their doctor yearly or more often for anyone with a chronic condition such as diabetes or hypertension.
"What men should be most concerned about in regards to their health differs as they grow older," Alli said.
Cancer and heart disease are rare in young men, whose greatest risks for serious health problems often lie more from motor vehicle accidents and work-related injuries.
"Their focus should be on understanding the risks of driving impaired or while distracted. They should also know and practice the relevant safety precautions related to their occupation," Alli said.
As for middle-aged men, they need to understand what modifiable risk factors they have for heart disease and work on reducing those risks.
"They may need help selecting physical activity that is better tolerated by a middle-aged musculoskeletal system, especially if they have gained a few pounds," said Alli, adding common screenings for colon and prostate cancer also begin in middle age.
Older men have the same needs as middle-aged men and more. They often have at least one chronic condition that also needs to be managed. Regardless whether it is diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, or heart disease, Alli noted the approach is similar.
"They need to understand the condition that they have, including the present and future risks posed by that condition, how those risks can be reduced, what the specific treatment goals are, and how they stand relative to those goals," he said.
"And they must identify what barriers stand in the way of achieving their goal, then draft a plan to address the barriers," Alli added.
Older men also have more concerns about impaired eyesight and hearing and aging raises issues of being incapacitated and one's mortality.
Alli recommends designating a health care proxy — someone who knows an individual's personal wishes and would be empowered to make health decisions if needed.
"To the extent that you make your personal wishes known in advance, a proxy or family member can better make decisions on your behalf," he said. "Much older men should also consider bringing a caregiver with them to their doctor's appointment to assist with care plans."
And, what concerns Santoro, is also a concern of many men, one which otherwise might keep them away from visiting their doctor.
"What worries me is that my doctor will find something wrong with me that I didn't have symptoms of and couldn't diagnose myself," Santoro said. It's a good idea in advance for anyone to compile a list of questions for a primary care physician during a visit to the doctor's office, Alli noted.
"Patients are often nervous once they get into the exam room, and creating a checklist of questions to bring with you will be helpful so you don't forget any of them.
"And, because we know some men are procrastinators, they shouldn't wait until arriving at their physician's office to hurriedly write their questions down, but instead give them some real thought beforehand," Alli said.
At routine preventive care visits, Alli said many men ask about their risk for serious problems such as heart attacks and cancer of the prostate. Also, as they begin to age, he noted they also ask questions regarding sexual function and enhancement options.
"What most men don't ask is advice about the negative impact of stress on physical health, emotional well-being, and relationships in their lives. They're also reluctant to talk about nutrition and weight management," he added.
While Santoro knows many of the answers to the questions men typically ask their doctor, Santoro said the questions he tends to ask his personal physician are those "typically outside of my field."
"For instance, I would want to know what the long-term effects are of being prescribed a statin drug for your high cholesterol or for high blood pressure medications," he said.
Also, men should ask their doctor if they are due for any recommended screenings based on their age, overall health, lifestyle, and family history, or if it's time to update any vaccinations.
According to Alli, colon and prostate cancer screenings begin for most men after age 50, and they should have their cholesterol measured every three years if it has been normal.
"Be proactive. Make healthy lifestyle choices and changes based on test results. And, set up an appointment with your doctor if needed to follow up on any changes you've made," Alli said.
"It's important that you take charge of your health by listening to your doctor and following any suggestions made. If your doctor recommends a shingles vaccine for you, then get one. If the recommendation is to have a colorectal screening, get it done. I personally like to follow my doctor's suggestions," Santoro said.
"Also, it's important that you have a primary care physician you feel comfortable with and have confidence in, so that you won't put off visiting your doctor. When choosing my primary care physician, I looked for qualities that I believe most people look for when choosing a doctor — someone who will listen to you and is genuinely interested in your health.
"And, as a doctor, I wanted someone who would be sure to treat me as a patient, not as another doctor," he added.
During Men's Health Month and all throughout the year, the Centers for Disease Control recommends that men take steps every day to live a safe and health life. Their recommendations include maintaining a healthy weight and eating correctly, keeping physically active, taking safety precautions, and managing stress by:
-- Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, and whole grains every day.
-- Limiting foods and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, fat and alcohol.
-- Eating a balanced diet to help keep a healthy weight.
-- Being active for at least 2 1/2 hours a week. Include activities that raise your breathing and heart rates and that strengthen your muscles and bones.
-- Wearing helmets, seat belts, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
-- Washing hands to stop the spread of germs.
-- Balancing work, home and play.
-- Getting support from family and friends when needed.
-- Staying positive in your life.
-- Taking time to relax, including getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night.
-- Getting help or counseling when needed.
"Everyone deserves a quality life, including great health care. It's your life to live. Find a doctor you can talk to and who will listen to you. The appointment you make today may give you a healthier tomorrow," Alli said.


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By FRAN SYPEK
The Westfield High School boys tennis team is hot.
It has won three straight matches and four of their last five. Yet they will need one more victory to qualify for the tournament. Westfield (8-9) must beat a very good Saint Mary team on Friday in order to get in.
The Bombers swept singles Wednesday en route to a 4-1 win over West Springfield. Richard Giarratano, Colin Fontiane and Cody Rodrigues all won.
Agawam 5, Central 0: The Brownies are in the tournament. Agawam is 8-7.
Phil Ohradka rallied from being down, 4-5 in the second set against Brandon Ford to win, 6-2, 7-5 in a battle of underclassmen at No. 1 singles.
Brett Summers and Tom Walker also won at No. 1 singles.
Minnechaug 3, Cathedral 2: Jeff Lingenfelter, Leo Szydlowski and Ricky Pignataro won at singles for the Falcons.
Cathedral swept doubles behind Dan Papaleo and Sean Grady and Kellan Tougias and Connor Maloney.
PVCS 3, Greenfield 2: Jared Sundberg and Ilyas Liventsov won at singles for Pioneer Valley Christian School. Joe Kapinos and Mike Bucci won at doubles.
Ludlow 5, Belchertown 0: Tom Delmolin, Derek Alves and Zack Breault won at singles for the 14-2 Lions.
Northampton 4, East Longmeadow 1: Tom Hirsh and Scott Gardner won at singles for the Blue Devils.
Sabis 3, Turners Falls 2: Antionio Nesbitt won at No. 3 singles for the 7-10 Bulldogs.


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Since 2006-07, only one AHL team that allowed more than 240 regular-season goals has won a playoff series.
The 2006-07 Chicago Wolves, who surrendered 252, won two series before bowing to eventual Calder Cup champion Hamilton in the Western Conference finals. But those Wolves also scored 331 goals.
The Checkers, who allowed 243 goals, scored 265. Nevertheless, they lead Hershey 1-0 after a 5-4 win in Game 1.
"We got down twice last game," Checkers head coach Jeff Daniels said Saturday. "We just kept playing the game. When the chances came, we were able to bury them. I think our team's grown a lot over the last year and it was a good way to start the series."
The Albany River Rats, who became the Checkers this season, were swept by Hershey in the second round last season. Albany led in the third period of every game but lost all four, three in overtime.
On Thursday, Charlotte staged the third-period rally for victory.
"We talk a lot about the series last year, how close it was," Daniels said. "Hershey was such a great team that being down throughout the series they just kept playing.
"They're not going in blind this year. They know what the playoffs are about, especially coming to a venue like Hershey where it's a tough building to play in with all the fan support and the way Hershey plays."
Game 2 of the best-of-seven is scheduled for Sunday at Giant Center. With Games 3, 4 and 5 at Charlotte, a Game 2 loss would force the Bears to at least win two of three on the road to bring the series back home.
Bears head coach Mark French said his team's miscues, more than Charlotte's speed, determined Game 1.
"I don't think it's anything they did," French said. "Four of their goals were turnovers. A turnover, by definition, is something given to the opposition team."
Based on Saturday's practice at Hersheypark Arena, it looks like Zach Miskovic may replace Phil Oreskovic on Hershey's blue line. Miskovic took Oreskovic's spot in a pair with Patrick Wellar in the top six, but French said he remained undecided about a potential lineup change.
"Any competitive player definitely wants the opportunity to play in the playoffs," Miskovic said. "It's the start of a new season. You're part of this team, and you definitely would like that opportunity to help the guys. If I do get the opportunity, I'm going to take every chance I can to help our team on defense as well as get my chances on offense, as well."
Miskovic played in every game of last season's Albany series.
"They have a lot of the same players," Miskovic said. "It's a pretty similar team that they had last year in Albany. We just have to keep our feet going, keep our basic game where we want it."
The Bears were often able to sustain a forecheck in Game 1, especially in the second period. Obviously, the more time the Bears can spend in the offensive zone, the less time they'll have to spend worrying about Albany's offensive explosiveness.
"You generate your best quality chances from offensive zone play," French said. "You have a chance to, I guess, control momentum and draw penalties. So we'd like to be in their territory as much as we can."
Hershey hadn't allowed five goals in a playoff game since Game 3 of last season's series against Albany. The Bears won that contest 6-5 in OT.
Referee Jeff Smith is not scheduled to work any Calder Cup playoff games, which will all utilize the two-ref system.
Miskovic and Charlotte forward Mike McKenzie, who were teammates at St. Lawrence University, were both scratches in Game 1. "Hopefully, he gets an opportunity," Miskovic said. "I'd like to see a former teammate get that shot."


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By Allison Kanaley Trudell / Contributing writer
Opening day for Lights on the Lake, along Onondaga Lake Park, now is technically three days long, with a special walk-through evening added for pets and their humans.
Walkers with pets are invited to their own preview of the Onondaga Lake Park holiday spectacular Nov. 24. Lights on the Lake is the region's version of a holiday spectacular, two miles of elaborate, larger-than-life lighted displays that signal the holiday season is here.
The seasonal display officially opens at 5 p.m. Nov. 23, with the traditional "Walk Thru Lights," where walkers are invited to peruse the displays for a quiet, vehicle-free evening before Lights on the Lake opens to vehicle traffic Nov. 25.
The walk-through event, which began five years ago, has grown immensely popular, says Debbie Byrne, senior recreation leader at the park. Since the park is known for being pet-friendly, many walkers chose to bring their pets along. "It can get a little crazy," with upwards of 5,000 people attending the walk-through event, said Byrne. "So we decided to try to split up the attendance. We also had some suggestions from visitors (about bringing pets)."
With dozens of lighted displays in six sections — from traditional holiday scenes and Oz and the Emerald Palace to sports scenes and wildlife and a fairytale section at the end — the lakeside is transformed when the millions of brightly colored lights set off against the dark winter sky. The displays stretch high into the sky, with lit icicles shining from trees along the path, and many have moving parts that create their own special magic.
Park crews typically start assembling the displays in mid-October, although some of the display infrastructure and parts of the larger displays actually stay up year-round, Byrne said. Last year, some of the lighting was changed to include longer-lasting LED lights, which use less energy and are brighter.
More than 33,000 vehicles came to Onondaga Lake Park for Lights on the Lake in 2008, said Byrne.
Visitors will have longer this year to enjoy the display. The park normally closes the display the Thursday after New Year's Day, but organizers decided to extend the season through Jan. 10 to give visitors an extra full weekend after the New Year holiday to take in Lights on the Lake.
The days following Christmas can actually be the busiest time for Lights on the Lake.
"We still get really busy after Christmas," said Byrne, who attributes the surge to school and work vacations.
This year marks the event's 20th season; it is believed to be the only large-scale lighted display in the region, and is funded through donations collected from drivers and walkers.
Visitors are required to stay in their vehicles during the drive, and Byrne urged visitors to resist the urge to get out of their cars to take photographs, for safety reasons. Byrne also encouraged patience, as some drivers may prefer a slower pace than others. Also, she notes that while many drivers dim their vehicles' lights to improve the view of the lighted displays, some vehicles have lights that automatically stay on.
Bundle up, and encourage the kids to roll down the window (but stay buckled in their seats). It's the best way to see the displays. Some drivers tune their radios to hear holiday music during the drive, which takes about an hour at a leisurely pace.
Parking is available at either end of the park.


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[2] November 24, 2015 at 7:32am
Great point. Trump is a moron politically. He likes to throw bombs but for the most part is a one issue candidate. I cant understand his seemingly overwhelming appeal. But since pollsters got the Kentucky Gov race WRONG. I am taking all these polls with a grain of salt. If one of is lackeys would have spent 30 seconds looking a the FBI websites he would not look like a foool today (then again he looks like one everyday). https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2013/crime-in-the-u.s.-2013/offenses-known-to-law-enforcement/expanded-homicide/expanded_homicide_data_table_6_murder_race_and_sex_of_vicitm_by_race_and_sex_of_offender_2013.xls I noticed that 500 more whites were murdered in 2013 than blacks. That is very sobering since blacks make up approximately 13% of the US population. I dont understand why thats not a bigger issue. BTW 90% of the perpetrators were black.
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July 25, 2013 at 12:20pm
Baloney about pressure to report news. Did any of these "journalists" call the airline to verify the names? And who first came up with the names? OMG that to me would be journalism 101.
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July 25, 2013 at 11:57am
Oh my, do these geniuses demanding that "wall street" cancel Detroit's debt understand what they are saying? Ironically its possible the pension funds have some Detroit debt in its portfolio, but nonetheless if the debt is cancelled who will lend to them in the future? Even under bankruptcy who will want to lend to them? I do not recommend anyone by state, federal or municipal bonds as it just paper over poor management in government.
July 25, 2013 at 11:51am
"You will do what I say or else " Commisar Eric Holder
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July 24, 2013 at 2:02pm
I will bet dinner that before the week is out, O'rielly will walk it back and offer some kind of apology. He touched the "third rail" of politics.
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July 24, 2013 at 2:13pm
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July 24, 2013 at 12:05pm
classic liberal stupidity. So its racist to say that blacks commit crime at a higher rate relative to their percentage in the overall population? ITs racist to say blacks have a higher percentage of out of wed lock births versus other ethnic groups.
July 23, 2013 at 9:52am
I am amazed at the comments here, no one truly knows the motivation. I suspect he did it to prove what he has been saying but posting it on line for the world to see? Not coo IMHO, however I have been in a similar situation where my wife will "punish" me when she does not get her way by not speaking to me, she argues and behaves like the kid that takes their ball when they do not get their way, while I prefer to be in a loving relationship, at those times I shrug my shoulders and enjoy the silence because at least there is no overt criticism in silence, yes in my case its either silence or criticism. I suspect its the same in his case. and I do sympathize with him on the temper tantrum part.
July 20, 2013 at 12:53pm
I raised two kids, they were 7 months apart, I have taken them to day care for years, I never came close to leaving them in the car at any time, summer or winter. I just cannot relate to any of these stories.
July 20, 2013 at 12:51pm
Bill is a genius at determining who is a dumb ass since he is one. He clearly validates the Mark Twain quote Its better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt.
In reply to the story Bill Maher Calls Dr. Ben Carson 'Half Brilliant Brain Surgeon, Half Tea Party Dumbass'
June 15, 2013 at 4:53pm
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklyn.
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May 13, 2013 at 11:16am
LOL, so will MSNBC stop worshiping BO? Nah. I am sure Chris Mathews still gets a thrill up his leg.
May 11, 2013 at 3:04pm
excuse me? I am a minority, how will you "educate" me? am I that stupid that I need educating? I can think for myself. The GOP has attracted folks like Col West and others by staying true to their principles. The only way to attract others is to dilute the message (no more pro-life, smaller govt, low taxes) and then what? If folks vote for the democrats despite their repeated failures then there is nothing the GOP can do to change that. People will either vote for the real thing (Dems and their "Santa Claus" philosophy, or the GOP standing on their principles of ow taxes, smaller govt.) they will not vote for Dem lite. GOP stand with your principles, the only this is be more articulate on how low taxes, smaller government will help ALL.
May 11, 2013 at 9:18am
Bill maher betrays his ignorance every time he opens his mouth. He definitely confirms what Mark Twain says that its better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt.
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April 20, 2013 at 11:03am
funny thing him asking us not to rush to judgement, lets see how he has responded to other situations. 1) Cambridge police acted stupidly. 2) If he had a son he would look like Treyvon Martin. 3) We need stronger gun control (after Newtown shooting despite knowing that nothing he proposed would have prevented Newtown). Sure Mr President, we will surely not jump to conclusions despite the youtube and Facebook postings about what these guys believed. I think they must be choir boys as pure as newly fallen snow.
No Mr President, you are the last person to lecture us on what to do. Please serve out the rest your term and let us heal from your divisiveness.
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April 17, 2013 at 2:37pm
hey Fire, how ironic, you accuse someone of assuming something but you assume the person is a "right winger" lol. Irony is usually lost on liberals.
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April 16, 2013 at 8:36am
is anyone surprised that Kerry said this? this is the person who said all these nasty things about his fellow soldiers back in the 1970s and even more recently. This man is a disagrace but given his boss no one should expect anything less.
April 16, 2013 at 8:34am
im amazed at the restraint displayed by the soldier. I suspect most other military members would have taken more drastic action against this idiot.
April 10, 2013 at 7:46pm
for all the folks (mostly libertarian) who say "gay marriage" will not impact others, note the number of businesses that have been threatened by refusing to do a this florist did.
April 10, 2013 at 6:47pm
this goes to show that these arrogant politicians just dont get it. Check out the quote from the esteemed senator from CT. Wow.
April 8, 2013 at 2:53pm
ironically, its the liberals who are using disinformation and scare tactics. Wasnt it obama who said that automatic weapon was used in Sandy Hook killings?
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This week, the Corporation for National and Community Service, elected officials, and community leaders are marking the contributions of Senior Corps volunteers across the country. In fact, more than 40 governors have issued proclamations for Senior Corps Week.
Senior Corps taps the skills and experience of more than 360,000 Americans age 55 and over to meet a wide range of community needs through the Foster Grandparent Program, RSVP, and the Senior Companion Program.
Last week, as part of Older Americans Month, President Obama issued a proclamation that said, "Many seniors are using a lifetime of experience to serve those around them. Even after decades of hard work, men and women are taking on new roles after retirement—organizing, educating, innovating, and making sure they leave the next generation with the same opportunities they had. It is a commitment that shines brightly in programs like Senior Corps..."
One recent example of how Senior Corps is invaluable to a community comes from West, Texas, a town hit hard by a fertilizer plant explosion three weeks ago.
In this town of 2,800 residents, 15 died, nearly 210 individuals were injured, and nearly 200 structures, including homes, schools, a nursing facility, and an apartment complex, were destroyed or heavily damaged.
In the face of such tragedy, this community stepped up. And the response included heroic efforts by local Senior Corps volunteers and AmeriCorps members.
Yesterday, I joined Senior Corps Director Erwin Tan in travelling to West to see the response effort first hand. We were proud to learn that Heart of Texas RSVP is at the forefront of the recovery process.
Lana Donaghe manages the West Senior Center and its Meals on Wheels program. On the night of the explosion, Lana opened the center and stayed there all night, supporting survivors and first responders. Lana is proud that her RSVP volunteers were delivering meals just one day after the explosion, even though some had completely lost their homes. We heard this story over and over: RSVP volunteers rolling up their sleeves to help, even as they faced devastating loss.
This level of engagement from Senior Corps is not new. For more than 20 years, Heart of Texas RSVP has connected seniors to volunteer opportunities with local organizations. These volunteers serve the region's large veteran population, deliver meals, provide low-income seniors help with taxes, and more.
After touring the blast site and the response effort, we joined West Mayor Tommy Muska to announce a new grant to nearly quadruple our annual investment in the Heart of Texas RSVP. This special one-time grant of $195,000 means tutors will support 450 at-risk students displaced from their schools after the explosion; volunteers will support 130 displaced nursing facility residents and their families; and a disaster volunteer center will be established to coordinate and engage citizens in the recovery over the next year.
Last month, President Obama assured the people of West that even after the cameras leave and attention turns elsewhere, we will not forget them. He said, "Your country will remain ever ready to help you recover and rebuild and reclaim your community."
Senior Corps has been – and will continue to be – a vital part of that effort.
Wendy Spencer is CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service.


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St. Tammany Parish Councilman Steve Stefancik will meet with his 11th District constituents May 1 in the library of Bayou Woods Elementary School off Carroll Road near Slidell. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.
The following items will be discussed:
A request for state assistance to extend the Tammany Trace from Camp Salmen to Heritage Park in Slidell.
A meeting with the Regional Planning Commission and the city of Slidell to discuss the trace extension from Camp Salmen to Heritage Park and development along Bayou Bonfouca.
An ordinance to change the zoning on a lot on D.G. Holly Road from Highway Commercial (HC-2) to Single Family Residential (A-4).
Update on traffic study for U.S. 190 from U.S. 11 to Thompson Road.
Construction update on road that will connect Airport Road and U.S. 11 north of Slidell.
Any other items of interest or concern to constituents.
For more information, call Stefancik at 985-649-4580.


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On Monday, St. Peter's cited the knowledge of its home course as a decisive factor in its CHSAA quarterfinal win over Archbishop Stepinac.
On Wednesday, the fact that the Eagles were playing again at Silver Lake didn't make a difference. Iona Prep was just too good.
The Gaels advanced to the championship with an impressive 4-1 victory, with Nick Diamantis netting the lone flight win for second-seeded St. Peter's (13-1).
"They hadn't played this course, but they played it smart," said SP coach Mike Sanborn of Iona Prep (16-1), whose only loss this season was against Stepinac. "They didn't hit drivers off the tee; they used 3 woods and 5 woods. They hit it short and in the fairway."
"We knew (the course) was a pretty short run, so we didn't want to over-hit and get in trouble," said longtime Gaels coach Kevin O'Meara. "All of our kids are friends with the kids on Stepinac, so they probably called them to get the low-down on the course."
The matches stayed close through the first four holes before the Gaels started building leads in all but the fourth flight. The putting game betrayed the Eagles much of the afternoon, as they left several attempts within inches of the cup.
"It was just one of those days where nothing dropped," said SP first-flighter Chris Coughlin, who shot a nine-hole round of 38 along with Eagles' No. 2 Chris Gallo, yet both were closed out together on the eighth hole. "I putted aggressively, but they didn't fall."
Mike Lieberman, who suffered a 3-and-2 defeat, posted a 39 along with Diamantis, who prevented a Prep sweep with a 2-and-1 triumph over Kevin Allyn.
"The team will be very strong next year," noted Diamantis, who graduates along with Coughlin. "It's been a heck of a ride these past four years."
Lieberman will be a senior next season, while Gallo, fifth-flighter Brent Fredericksen, and subs Justin Sanchez and Artie Albero will all be juniors. "Next year, we're looking to close the gap against these guys."
Iona Prep's Bobby DiForio shot a 1-over 36, and teammates Jake Trotta and Chris Eskierski posted 37s.
Bobby DiForio (IP) def. Chris Coughlin, 2 and 1; Jake Trotta (IP) def. Chris Gallo, 2 and 1; Sebastian Naibaho (IP) def. Mike Lieberman, 3 and 2; Nick Diamantis (SP) def. Kevin Allyn, 2 and 1; Chris Eskierski (IP) def. Brent Fredericksen, 4 and 3.


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The response to Friday's column on Dean and Kendra Schaumburg has been intense and gratifying. When Mike Pihl Logging donated a 5,000 square foot lot above the flood plain in Vernonia Friday morning, the Schaumburgs finally had a place to land.
Casey Mitchell of the Community Action Team in St. Helens has been doing the heavy lifting on rounding up builders and supplies who can make this dream come true. As of noon Saturday, these are the commitments Mitchell has in hand and the services that are still needed:
Building Lot ..................................... Mike Pihl
Foundation ...................................... Dave Flori
Sheet Rock ..................................... Kemper Drywall
Trim and Doors ................................ Suburban Door
Hvac ............................................... Integrity Heating
Carpet ............................................ Columbia River Flooring (Rainier)
Hard Cash for Permits, Fees
Plans .............................................. Community Action Team
Project Management ........................ CAT / Bruce Holz
A lot of folks have contacted me, asking where they can go to provide gifts for the Schaumburgs, particularly their 16-month-old son, Sylas. If anyone wants to drop gifts off at The Oregonian, I will deliver them to the family.
Others have wondered if there's a fund set up to help Dean Schaumburg recover from his injuries in the logging accident. There is indeed, at the Wauna Federal Credit Union at 1010 Bridge Street in Vernonia (97064). The phone number for the credit union is (503) 429-8031.
But you can still send a check directly to the family at P.O. Box 41, Vernonia, OR 97064.
I'll keep posting updates as things evolve. I want to thank everyone who's involved, including the following:
Thank you for this story in Friday's paper. I sent them the equivalent of the "kicker" refund. If the Legislators won't use the money to help people in Oregon, I will. I hope others will do the same, and that you will do an update on the Schaumburgs when it seems appropriate.
-- Stan Weiss, Lincoln City
Life so often has its very own cadence. Every year at Christmas we send "reinforcements" to some organization -- Human Solutions, Clackamas Women's Shelter, adopt a family and so on -- but this year no particular cause was clicking with us as yet. As Christmas was getting closer I was really feeling pressure for us to decide and to write that check. And then we read your cover story. "Yes, this is it. Mom, we need to help them!" So, thank you, Steve, for yesterday's cover story: We now have such a worthy cause.
-- Annelies Kloosterman and Kristen Kirkpatrick, Lake Oswego
Thanks for telling the story of the Vernonia man who is fighting hard to come back after a logging accident. This would be a great family to submit an application to ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Perhaps you can contact one of the family members or close friends and suggest they apply for the show.
-- Jennifer Copeland, Boring
Thank you for the touching and yet heart breaking story on Dean Schaumberg. I would hope that the community, churches, television coverage, something would ignite an outpouring of support for this family. Ongoing medical care and therapy, needing a new home ...I can't image the frustration that this young man must feel. Let's put our life into perspective. Given our embarrassing abundance, it seems the moral and right thing to do in calling citizens to action. Let's make them a top priority on our Christmas list....NOW !
-- Mike Stone, SE Portland


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The Portland Trail Blazers won their second straight road game over the Houston Rockets 112-105 Wednesday to take a 2-0 series with Game 3 in Portland Friday.
LaMarcus Aldridge was brilliant in the Game 2 win, scoring 43 points, grabbing eight rebounds and blocking three shots. He matched Dwight Howard shot for shot in the first half and continued his dominance into the second half as the Blazers put Houston away late.
Howard had 25 of his team-high 32 points in the first half and also finished with 14 rebounds and four blocks. James Harden continued his rough shooting to open the series. He hit just 6-of-19 shots, finishing with 18 points and five turnovers.
Here's at what members of the Houston media are saying following Game 2:
• Rockets lose 112-105 in Game 2, fall behind 2-0 in series | Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle
The Rockets spent much more time keeping Dwight Howard or Omer Asik on Aldridge than they had in Game 1, keeping him out of the paint. He just turned to his outside shot, torching the Rockets on fade-aways and pick-and-pop jumpers.
"He hit some tough shots," McHale said. "So far, he's had a hell of a series, needless to say.
"The first game, he got in the paint and wore us out. Tonight, he was picking and popping and moving. We're having a hard time running people at him because he was on the perimeter most of the time. We were trying to get the ball out of his hands as much as we could, but a lot of the stuff he did was just pick-and-pop. He made some tough jump shots. Got to give him credit."
• Rockets missing their transition game | Adam Wexler, CSN Houston
The Rockets even scored 20 fast break points. But still it was not enough.
"We are giving up too many rebounds. We are not getting enough stops and we are not able to get out in transition and run and finish on the break," said Chandler Parsons, who had 15 points on 5-of-15 shooting. "We had like 16 assists tonight and that's not our game. We've got to have over 25 assists. To do that we have to get stops and we've got to get out in transition.
"When we did that tonight, we made that run in the third quarter an tied it up, but we've got to continue to do that," Parsons continued. "We've just got to focus on the defensive end because these last two games have been awful."
• Blazers Stay Hot, Top Rockets Once more | Jason Freidman, Rockets.com
Wednesday's primetime affair began in spectacular fashion, with Howard and Aldridge playing as if they were still steaming mad over the fact that David Robinson stole Hakeem Olajuwon's MVP trophy back in 1995. How else to explain the amount of bamboozling both players heaped upon their helpless opponents during the first two periods of play? The two All-Stars engaged upon an epic showdown for the ages, laying waste to anything and everything in their path while posting mind bogglingly prodigious numbers.
Their combined damage at the end of a breathless and wildly entertaining first half: 48 points, 11 rebounds and 20-of-29 (.690) shooting from the floor. This was Bird versus Dominique, Wilt versus Russell or any other titanic clash that so captured the imagination you didn't dare look away for even a second, such was the fear involved that something truly magical might be missed.
• Aldridge's dominance continues in Game 2 | Dave Zangaro, CSN Houston
Rockets guard James Harden said the most important thing is to limit Aldridge's easy looks and offensive rebounds. Basically anything that the Rockets can control, they need to. Harden explained that once Aldridge starts getting offensive boards and doing the little things, those tough shots seem to start falling even more.
"It's tough, man. It's tough," Harden said. "He's going at a high level, making tough shots, he's getting to the foul line, he's offensive rebounding, he's doing the whole package and it's tough for us. We have to figure something out soon. Game 3, I think we win or it's over."
• Harden unable to shake off rust in Game 2 loss | Jenny Dial Creech, Houston Chronicle
When Wednesday night rolled around, Harden once again struggled to find his rhythm. He went a scoreless 0-for-5 in the first quarter and had just one assist. He got his first field goal of the game with 8:18 to play in the second quarter.
Portland guard Wes Matthews has been the main defender against Harden in both games. He said he isn't sure what the Blazers are doing against Harden that is keeping him under control.
"I don't know how much is us and how much is him missing shots," Matthews said. 'But we'll take it either way. I don't really care. We are just trying to not give him anything easy. He is a microwave. he can heat up really quickly. We are trying to keep him off the free throw line. Trying to keep him out of transition. I am working even harder on the pick and rolls because I don't want him to be able to run at our bigs and draw fouls that way. We are doing a great job as a team."


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Use of Child Interviews in DCPP Cases
In Family Court, children are often witnesses to matters before the Court. Children may witness domestic violence between their parents. They may provide exculpatory information to refute allegations of adultery or neglect. In such cases, trial Courts usually shy away from placing children on the witness stand in open Court and instead conduct child interviews in the judge's chambers,...Read More
No More KLG based upon DCPP Lies … at least Not This One Particular Lie
In a published decision on June 11, 2013, the Appellate Division has explicitly prohibited trial Courts from ratifying the outright FALSE information given to resource parents by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency ("DCPP") (formerly, the Division of Youth and Family Services ("DYFS")). Specifically, in DYFS v. H.R. & N.B., the Appellate Division remanded...Read More
The Importance of Appealing a DYFS/DCPP Substantiation of Abuse/Neglect
If the Division of Child Protection and Permanency substantiates an allegation of child abuse or neglect, the perpetrator's name is listed on the Child Abuse Central Registry. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.11. This is a confidential list that is maintained by the Department of Children and Families. Only a limited number of agencies have a statutory right to access the Registry, including licensed...Read More
What is a Dodd Removal?
When DCPP, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly, DYFS, the Division of Youth and Family Services) investigates an allegation of child abuse or neglect, and uncovers what it believes to be "imminent risk of harm", the Division may remove the children from the home immediately without a court order. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.28. This removal is referred to as a...Read More
Defending DYFS/DCPP Cases: An Essential Primer
On Saturday, April 27, 2013, Allison C. Williams, Esq., Founder of NewJerseyDYFSdefense.com, will be presenting a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar for the lawyers and judges of New Jersey. The topic: Parental Defense in DYFS/DCPP cases. The presentation will take place at the Crowne Plaza in Fairfield. To register for this CLE, visit www.njicle.com. If you or someone you know is involved...Read More


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Professor Joseph Stiglitz, The global economic situation and sovereign debt crisis
Presentation by Professor Joseph Stiglitz.
The Second Committee and the Economic and Social Council holded a joint meeting (19th meeting) to hear a presentation on "The global economic situation and sovereign debt crisis".
The joint meeting was co-chaired by the Chair of the Second Committee, H.E. Mr. Abulkalam Abdul Momen (Bangladesh), and the President of the Economic and Social Council, H.E. Mr. Lazarous Kapambwe (Zambia).
Professor Joseph Stiglitz, Professor of International Affairs, Columbia University, and recipient of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Economics, made a presentation, followed by an interactive dialogue moderated by the Director of the Development Policy Analysis Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Mr. Rob Vos.
The joint meeting was organized by the Development Policy Analysis Division (DPAD) and the Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination (OESC), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), in cooperation with Project LINK –– Expert Group Meeting of DESA on the World Economy.
View the entire joint meeting .


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Job for the New Congress: Read the Latest Review of Wasteful Welfare for Dirty Energy
Mike Casey | January 13, 2011
By Mike Casey • Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 09:58
The new Congress roared into Washington this week with what it sees as a mandate to cut government spending. Required reading for all its new members should be Washington Monthly's excellent new piece, "Get the Energy Sector off the Dole." And, if you work in, invest in, or support scaling the clean economy, this important piece is worth your time to read as well.
America's clean energy advancements are under a concerted propaganda and lobbying attack, underwritten by the dirty energy lobby, which wants Americans to think that clean energy is too "expensive," or "dependent on subsidies." Cleantech needs your help to get the laugh track going on such claims, and this article can equip with you the foundation for doing that.
T. Boone Picken's Flip-Flop on Wind: Need for RES, Grid Upgrades, and a Memo to Gas Industry That Fracking Is a Dead End
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So, here are five NFL free agents that could see a major fantasy stock boost in 2013-14.


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I loved my iPhone 3Gs. It did everything I needed and then some and was certainly the best phone I ever had. But when Apple announced the iPhone 4 was coming out, I wanted to drop my iPhone 3Gs like an all-time leading rusher at Penn State.
Evan Royster was Penn State's iPhone 3. He wasn't perfect by any means but he did everything needed including blocking, catching passes and of course running for more yards than any running back in Penn State history. In doing this, he averaged over 5.7 yards per carry. Stop and think about some of the great running backs Penn State has had over the years like Charlie Pittman, Lenny Moore, Lydell Mitchell, Franco Harris, John Cappelletti, Curt Warner, DJ Dozier, Blair Thomas, Ki-Jana Carter, Curtis Enis, Larry Johnson and Tony Hunt to name a few.
Evan Royster sits atop all of them in terms of total production and has done this with less than imposing offensive lines. So it makes you wonder why many Penn State fans couldn't wait for Royster to graduate and move on.
One of the primary reasons is the man who is waiting in the wings. With all due respect to Stephfon Green and Brandon Beachum, most Lion fans can't wait to see Silas Redd and the electricity he brings every time he touches the ball.
This offseason, Redd reported via Twitter that he was up to 212 lbs. up from 190 last season. Many were immediately concerned that he was letting himself go as Royster seemingly did the previous summer. Others thought Redd might lose his signature quickness or a bit of speed. Silas Redd would certainly disagree as he also said in the same tweet that he was in the best shape of his life.
Rather than take him at his word, take a look at this video of Redd's home training regimen. I think you will agree that Silas Redd is a kid that gets it and should emerge as a leader for the Nittany Lions. He looks to be in incredible shape and at a higher weight, should be better able to stay on his feet, become a more capable blocker and handle the rigors of a full season in the Big Ten. He will likely lose at least five pounds during camp and play the season under 210 pounds; most all of it muscle.
As the 2011 season inches closer, Silas Redd continues to ramp up the excitement and has the full support of the Nittany Nation behind him....at least until the iPhone 5 comes out.


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DeWitt, NY -- At least one person is injured after a crash involving a car and tractor trailer on Bridge Street near Interstate 690 in DeWitt, a 911 dispatcher said.
The crash was reported about 5:45 p.m. Several ambulances and police from DeWitt and East Syracuse responded.
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Gay Oligarch Dan Cochran Refuses To Acknowledge Homophobia In Russia: "Count Me Out"
The opening gala at the Metropolitan Opera is widely regarded as a playground for the rich and famous. This year, the powerful guests in attendance will be treated to Eugene Onegin, an opera composed by none other than the late and openly gay Tchaikovsky. The performance will be conducted by Russia's Valery Gergiev.
The selection has understandably raised a few eyebrows in our current boycott-everything-Russian state, so a petition has been launched asking the Met's Board of Directors to simply dedicate the lavish performance "to support of LGTB people."
What may have been a simple request has snowballed into controversy as The Met made a total dick move by ignoring the petition altogether.
What's more, the only member of the Board of Directors opposing the petition is an openly gay man! What gives?
Last week, local hero and prolific adult director Michael Lucas posted an impassioned plea to his Facebook wall. As an openly gay Russian expat, Lucas appealed to Greg Sutphin, boyfriend of Dan Cochran (above), former Amherst College cheerleader and current member of The Met's Board of Directors.
It read in part:
I grew up in communist Russia, and I felt the pain of officially sanctioned homophobia. Let me tell you, it made my teenage years hell. I am deeply troubled, therefore, at the recent official reinstitution of homophobia there, via laws that tacitly condone violence against gay people (which inevitably means violence against young gay people, who lack the protection of social position or official connections).
Did you see the photo in the Times of three crying, bloodied boys in the hands of paramilitary police? Nobody should have to live through that.
Lucas says "Russians will not challenge these laws," and The Met essentially has a duty to stand in solidarity with Russian LGBTs by dedicating the opening gala performance. After all, almost everything involved in the night's performance will be screaming "Russia!"
He makes clear his wishes:
This petition is not asking that the performances be canceled. What it does ask is that the Met, one of the bastions of gay New York, make a symbolic gesture: a gesture that shows that our opera house is on the side of decency, and atones for the fact that our opera house is employing artists tainted by homophobia.
And finally, a personal plea:
Your boyfriend, Dan Cochran, is on the Met's board of directors, and as such is in a position to make a real difference if he chooses. I know that he considers himself a pillar of the gay community; now would be a good time for him to demonstrate the strength of his support by endorsing the peaceful, powerful statement that this petition proposes.
I hope that you and Dan will consider this issue carefully and maybe remind the Met's management that it has a broader role in society than just putting on nicely decorated evenings of pretty singing.
Sutphin's response, IN FULL:
I don't agree that you are fighting Russian homophobia by requiring the MET to take part in the LGBT event. You can count me out.
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
Oh, maybe that's it? Your Jurassic Blackberry doesn't translate "compassion"?
I hope someone is looking into where these two have money invested. I'm not directly implying they have money invested in Russia or anything, just merely stating that's a great reason to abandon our community.
It's the same reason that Jodie Foster defends Mel Gibson, or Why Whoopie Goldberg defends Polanski.
The rich, or famous, or Rich and Famous consider THAT to be their primary label, anything else comes second. It's why Paula Dean wouldn't have dark skinned blacks serve in her restaurant but she'll sure as hell sit on Oprah's couch and make nice-nice.
Does anyone know of a link to the Times photo of the three boys?
Why does the title take a quote from Greg Sutphin and attribute it to his boyfriend Dan Cochran? Why is there even a picture of Dan Cochran to begin with when he's not an actor in the reported events?
Yes, none of this is about Cochran – the letter was to Sutphin, the text was from Sutphin. All you can legitimately say at this point is that Cochran's partner, Sutphin, is a jackass.
@Cam: Yup. Spot on.
To be clear…a look at the Met's website shows that Dan Cochran is one of 50 members of their "Advisory Board" not one of the 30 "Members" of the Board of Directors or the 41 "Managing Directors" who really seem to run things.
There is no evidence in this article that Dan or Greg do not acknowledge homophobia in Russia only that they do not wish to engage the Met in responding to it. Agree or disagree with their position, Queerty should report this more accurately.
Ironic considering that James Levine, the genius and musical titan who made the MET what it is, is gay. This is exactly why Beethoven despised the aristocracy: they usually sponsor the arts to the extent that it aggrandizes their egos. So many (though certainly not all) of these "board members" and honorary bureaucrats can't tell their ass from a hole in the ground when it comes to opera, yet they are the ones calling the shots.
Also, minor quibble: the phrase "the late" refers to someone recently deceased, not someone who has been pushing daisies since the Romanovs ruled Russia.


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TORONTO. August 26th. Three years ago Shami Abdulahi Dawud came within a step of winning the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. It would have been his first international victory at the distance.
The 30 year old Ethiopian returns to the IAAF Silver Label race this coming October 19th a much more experienced and determined athlete.
Like several of his rivals he has been informed about the course record. But Abdulahi has one distinct advantage: the man who has shared detailed information on running fast in Toronto is none other than Derissa Chimsa the record holder himself. The pair are training partners.
"I remembered I lost the victory in the last meter of the 2011 race and I don't forget the people of Toronto who support us in the race," Abdulahi recalls. "(this time) I'll come to win with the course record. Yes, I'm thinking to do that and I'll try to do my best."
Following the 2011 visit to Canada's largest city he received an invitation to race the 2012 Dubai Marathon and took full advantage of the glorious opportunity. He recorded a new personal best of 2:05:42. Ironically the man who finished a step behind him on that occasion was Chimsa.
When Chimsa ran that impressive 2:07:05 a year ago it was, at the time, also the fastest time ever recorded on Canadian soil. It has since been beaten by another Ethiopian Yemane Tsegay who ran 2:06:54 in Ottawa this spring. Abdulahi has no doubt done the math. A new Canadian all comers record would earn him an additional $40,000 on top of the $20,000 first place prize. Significant time bonuses provide even more incentive to run fast.
Abdulahi certainly has the credentials to chase this record. His magnificent Dubai result was not a one off situation either. Three months afterwards Abdulahi won the 2012 Hamburg Marathon in 2:05:58, his second time beating 2 hours 6 minutes.
Coming from the famed walled city of Harar about 500 kilometres directly east of Addis, Abdulahi is the second sub 2:06 man to be confirmed for the 2014 Toronto race, the other being Kenya's Peter Some. When told that there are seven men in this year's race who have personal bests that are faster than 2:09 he nods his approval.
"That's good because the race will be competitive," he declares. "No, I haven't raced Some before but I know him. He is a strong athlete."
Abdulahi says he was inspired by the exploits of his famous countrymen Haile Gebrselassie and Kenenisa Bekele, who have won five Olympic gold medals between them. Winning his first 5km race in Harar gave him the incentive to follow in their footsteps and in July 2008 the Addis based Defence Force Sports Club brought him to the capital.
Since June of 2009 he has trained with a very strong contingent of runners all of whom are represented by the Italian sports agent Gianni Demadonna. Although they push each other in training they are largely supportive of one another and, should he beat Chimsa's Toronto course record, he doesn't expect that to cause any rift with his friend.
"It is difficult to describe my training but I'm in a good shape and I train well and I hope
it will continue until Toronto," he explains. "I like to train in Entoto (the mountainous region on the outskirts of Addis), mostly I do long runs there. Gemedu Deddefo and Gebeyehu Berihun are my coaches. No, there isn't rivalry with the other athletes but we help each other always."
Although training and the recovery takes up most of his days he admits to enjoying watching action movies on television as well as English Premier League football. The latter pastime is something he apparently shares with his rival Peter Some. The Kenyan is a committed Manchester United supporter while Abdulahi loves Chelsea. The pair, no doubt, will be aware that the two teams play one another the week following the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon.
Abdulahi comes from a family of farmers who grow corn and sorghum in Harar. Twice a year he returns to the region to visit his parents, his three sisters and four brothers. In a country where the per capita income is $470, his running brings opportunities to provide for family as well as ensure some economic security for himself. In the future, he says, he will invest in a business but for now he is concentrating solely on his running.
With the addition of Abdulahi this year's Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is clearly the strongest field assembled for the event. Whether the records will fall is to be seen. But both Some and Abdulahi have designs on victory as well as the record prize purse and that bodes well for the race.
For further information and entry to Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon visit www.stwm.ca


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When I try to recall the last season of HBO's "True Blood," all I can see is a naked Eric Northman lounging on a snowy mountain peacefully reading a book, which doubles as a cover-up for his private vampire parts.
It's like some vamp glamoured the memory of season six right out of my brain, and that's fine, because I don't mind the vision of the strapping Swede.
Eric, aka Alexander Skarsgard, is pretty much the only reason I still watch the show.
I loved it for the first three seasons or so, and then Stephen Moyer's hairpieces just got worse and worse, the symbolism became too heavy-handed, and I got sick and tired of all the creatures.
Too. Many. Creatures.
I still don't know what in tarnation Lafayette is.
Anyway, I digress. The seventh and final season of "True Blood" begins on Sunday, June 22, and HBO just released a teaser trailer.
From the looks of it, all the creatures have turned against each other and utter chaos reigns in Bon Temps as usual.
If you're still interested in the adventures of Sookie Stackhouse-of-pancakes and her fangy friends and enemies, check out the trailer below and also take a crack at my Pop Creature Quiz to get into the supernatural spirit.


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Should Reporters Always Tell Readers If a Person Is Gay?
Every now and then, a story comes along that forces newspapers to think: "What the hell are we doing?" Such is that time for the Washington Post, whose decision not to disclose the sexuality of murdered gay D.C. school principal Brian Betts has the paper's ombudsman Andrew Alexander wondering if the paper should reconsider its disclosure policy. So he's asking readers.
If it sounds like an eery equivalent to the U.S. military asking soldiers and their families to weigh in on gay disclosure, that's because it is. But this time it's just America's Fourth Estate pondering their policies, and not the institution responsible for keeping this nation safe.
The general rule, including at the Post, about discussing a story subject's sexuality: Don't bother, unless it's relevant to the story. Some might say Betts' murder did make it relevant; he was killed, police believe, after being lured into a meeting after speaking on a gay phone sex chat line. But does that make Betts being gay essential? Or is the more crucial part of the story about him being targeted because he's gay? (Also worth mentioning: Betts was an out man.) At the very least, while the Post left out the part about Betts being gay, it didn't go so far as the Washington Examiner, which blamed Betts' "gay lifestyle" for his death — because people who operate "straight lifestyles" don't use phone sex lines.
Writes WaPo's Alexander:
Since the column appeared, a handful of gay and straight Post journalists, including two supervising editors, have contacted me to say they believe there should be a review of the policy governing when to reveal sexual orientation. It's a good discussion to have. Post policy says: "A person's sexual orientation should not be mentioned unless relevant to the story… When identifying an individual as gay or homosexual, be cautious about invading the privacy of someone who may not wish his or her sexual orientation known." Defining "relevant" is the challenge. It can be relevant if a closeted gay lawmaker promotes anti-gay legislation. And I felt it was relevant to disclose that Betts was gay, especially because the circumstances of his murder were similar to others locally and nationally.
But there are some important asterisks.
In most cases, a person's preferred privacy should continue to trump disclosure. After Sunday's column ran, for example, several readers who identified themselves as gay called to say that they would surely lose their sensitive military or intelligence agency jobs if their sexual orientation were to be revealed by The Post in the event they became part of a news story. But many other "out" gay men contacted me to urge The Post to be less restrictive when writing about those who make no secret of being gay to family, friends and work colleagues.
"The Post's policy of reporting a person's sexual orientation only if it is 'relevant' is wrong," e-mailed Richard McKee of Arlington, who identified himself as "an 'out' gay man." He added: "If it is known that a gay man or lesbian is 'out,' if only to friends and perhaps family members, that should be reported."
"By omitting a person's sexual orientation," he continued, "the Post tacitly reinforces the erroneous and harmful presumption that everyone is heterosexual. Homophobes cling to that fallacy and its corollary, that some people immorally or perversely 'choose' to engage in homosexual behavior. Thus, they justify laws discriminating against gays and lesbians."
On this website, we generally make note of a person's sexuality if 1) It is known; 2) It is relevant to the story, which it usually is around these parts; 3) The person might easily be assumed to, say, be straight when he is in fact gay, and it's no big deal either way.
The current policies have presumption on non-disclosure, with exceptions. I think the policies should be to disclose, with exceptions.
The presumption to disclose is based on the fact that if there is nothing wrong with being gay, disclosing the truth can also never be wrong. But there should be privacy exceptions. A presumption of disclosure, rather than non-disclosure, is consistent with a strong belief that homosexuality is not a choice, but rather an immutable characteristic like eye color.
One strong exception should be for people who are not public figures. There, unless they have made their sexuality known, a person who is not a public figure should have the presumption on non-disclosure.
Wait, how do you do a story about somebody possibly being killed after being lured to meet somebody from a gay chat line…and not bring up sexuality? They are actually hurting the story.
Additionally, in ANY story, if you were to mention something about a wife or girlfriend, if the person was straight, then mention it if they are gay. I get the feeling they don't agonize about this issues when the person is straight. Nobody comes down on the reporter going "Why did you mention that he and his ex wife own a business together!? That is nobody's business!"
Outing someone in a newspaper, a magazine or on TV is particularly delicate when that person is/was young OR not out at work/ school or with family. Even in clearcut cases of a hatecrime, the report could cause greater consequences than the crime: job loss, loss of business, school issues and family problems (get kicked out, divorced….)
Even a photo –captioned or not– of someone at one of the AIDS walks or at a protest for LGBT rights can be seen as an outing, with consequences, even tho it 's not explicit.
There can be heg. consequences of excluding mention of the person's sexual O, too, but I leave those to experts to enumerate ;-)
There are no easy answers. As long as we don't have ENDA to protect us, as long as DADT stands and families reject their gay members, this issue is not going away any time soon in MSM the, alt.press & here in the blogosphere,
I have never read an article that stated that a "straight" man was murdered… or robbed… or elected to office… or a car accident… Why would we have to report that it is a Gay Man… for every story?
The story about Brian Betts, is a bit different… If the police let the Post know that he had contacted a gay sex line before the story was written, I think that they should have added that. It would send a flag and perhaps help prevent another killing, or robbery.
Why drag info into the story that does not need to be there. The phone line, would need to be a part, if they found out that is where the killers came from. If it had been a friend or a random thug, that did not know that Brian was gay, that did it… why say he was gay
Investigative reporting at its worst. How do you confirm someone is gay? a wink, a nod, or a grope?
If it is about violenec or hatred to a minority (any minority) yes it is important. if it jsut a peice about protesting a zoning law change, a traffic accident, witnessing a crime, discussing the weather, then no. If someon is Jewish and bashed for that, then hessl yes. If they are talking about the weather, then what does it have to do with anything, The rules are already there, and shold be followed.
No. 2 · Lanjier wrote, "The presumption to disclose is based on the fact that if there is nothing wrong with being gay, disclosing the truth can also never be wrong."
Do you think Andrew Wiles' sexual orientation (he's married with children and presumably straight) should have been reported when he completed the final step in proving Fermat's Last Theorem?
Relevancy is important, as illustrated by a story of Middle Eastern origins. A friend showed up at Nasrudin's house and Nasrudin suggested they visit some of his neighbors. His friend said he didn't have decent clothes with him, so Nasrudin loaned him a very nice robe. At the first house, he said, "This is my friend Jamil, but the coat he is wearing is mine." On the way to the next house, Jamil complained about Nasrudin's comment about the cloak, as it was rather embarrassing. At the next house Nasrudin said, "This is my friend Jamil, but the coat he is wearing is his." Jamil was even more upset and said, "please don't say anything about the coat. At the third house, Nasrudin said, "This is my friend Jamil, but the coat he is wearing …oh, but we aren't supposed to say anything about the coat, are we?"
Why would it be mentioned if irrelevant? Leaving it out doesn't make one assume that they're heterosexual at all. It just means you don't know. We don't mention people's race in a story unless it's relevant, and often their age is left out unless relevant. I think the people who say it should always be mentioned when the person is out are incredibly stupid.


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Drake Erritt, 11, of Somers, got himself a pair of slightly used boots Sunday afternoon.
He won them at the Webster County 4-H Project Fall Tack Sale the same way any other savvy bidder wins an auction - with enough of a nod so the auctioneer sees him but not enough to tip off the other buyers.
Even though he got to bid and win all by himself, the boots were heading for the feet of his grandfather, John Erritt, who was sitting next to him.
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Garrett Barker, 11, of Manson, holds up a jug of fly spray Sunday afternoon at the Webster County 4-H Horse Project Fall Tack Sale as auctioneer Mike Grady looks for bids.
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Drake Erritt, 11, of Somers, holds up his bidder's card Sunday afternoon at the Webster County 4-H Horse Project Fall Tack Sale. Errit had just won a pair of boots that fit his grandfather, John Erritt, at left.
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Sonya Bailey, of Lehigh, at left, along with Kevin and Jacy Barker, of Manson, look over auction items Sunday at the Webster County 4-H Horse Project Fall Tack Sale at the Webster County Fairgrounds.
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Well-cared-for children's boots await bidders Sunday afternoon at the Webster County 4-H Horse Project Fall Tack Sale at the Webster County Fairgrounds.
They were just his size, even if not exactly 100 percent his style.
"That doesn't make any difference for that price," he said of the $35 purchase.
The auction was held at the Webster County Fairgrounds.
Erritt was happy to help out the current crop of participants.
"I was in 4-H myself," he said.
His family members continue to participate.
"I have three granddaughters that ride the barrels and a grandson that likes the bulls," he said. "We're into it pretty big."
Sonya Bailey, of Lehigh, said she came to the sale looking for a bargain, but also to lighten her own inventory a bit.
"I brought some to sell to try to help the kids," she said.
Those items included bridles and blankets. She has plenty of equine company at home.
"I have four and one in the oven," she said.
There's really no limit to what can be bought and sold at the auction. Items included a photo book about cowboys, two jugs of fly spray, a 50-pound bag of horse feed, lots of blankets, buckets, a few art items and even a set of well-cared-for boots in ever increasing children's sizes.
For those who might have lost theirs, yes, there were two cowboy hats available.
Michael Erritt, of Callender, is the superintendent of the 4-H Horse Project. He said that they have been hosting the Tack Sales for four years in the spring. Sunday's sale was the first sale they've hosted in the fall. He said they will continue to do two a year.
Proceeds go back into the program.
"It all goes back to pay for awards, trophies, year-end buckles and judges' fees," he said.
He expects the sale to raise between $1,000 and $1,500.
"That's about a quarter of what we need," he said.
More than 30 students are involved in the 4-H Horse Project, he said.
He's pretty open-minded about what goes in the sale too.
"As long as it has anything to do with horses," he said, pausing briefly as his eye came to rest on a cowboy alarm clock, "or horse decorations."
Garrett Barker, 11, of Manson, attended the auction with his parents, Kevin and Jacy Barker. She said they came to help support the 4-H program and that they usually purchase something.
Two items Garrett Barker wouldn't be bidding on, though, were nearby - a cowboy statue and a pair of cowboy hats.
The art was a firm, "No."
The hats, "I have enough."


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Acta Cryst. (2013). D69, 2124-2135 [ doi:10.1107/S0907444913020568 ]
Abstract: Rice Os7BGlu26 is a GH1 family glycoside hydrolase with a threefold higher kcat/Km value for 4-nitrophenyl -D-mannoside (4NPMan) compared with 4-nitrophenyl -D-glucoside (4NPGlc). To investigate its selectivity for -D-mannoside and -D-glucoside substrates, the structures of apo Os7BGlu26 at a resolution of 2.20 Å and of Os7BGlu26 with mannose at a resolution of 2.45 Å were elucidated from isomorphous crystals in space group P212121. The (/)8-barrel structure is similar to other GH1 family structures, but with a narrower active-site cleft. The Os7BGlu26 structure with D-mannose corresponds to a product complex, with -D-mannose in the 1S5 skew-boat conformation. Docking of the 1S3, 1S5, 2SO and 3S1 pyranose-ring conformations of 4NPMan and 4NPGlc substrates into the active site of Os7BGlu26 indicated that the lowest energies were in the 1S5 and 1S3 skew-boat conformations. Comparison of these docked conformers with other rice GH1 structures revealed differences in the residues interacting with the catalytic acid/base between enzymes with and without -D-mannosidase activity. The mutation of Tyr134 to Trp in Os7BGlu26 resulted in similar kcat/Km values for 4NPMan and 4NPGlc, while mutation of Tyr134 to Phe resulted in a 37-fold higher kcat/Km for 4NPMan than 4NPGlc. Mutation of Cys182 to Thr decreased both the activity and the selectivity for -D-mannoside. It was concluded that interactions with the catalytic acid/base play a significant role in glycon selection.
PDB references: 4jho and 4jie
Keywords: structural analysis; glycoside hydrolases; -mannosidases; rice.
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In Attendance:
Charlie Green
Iola Peed-Neal
Tola Oguntoyinbo
Jim Porto (Chair)
Diane Strauss
Kathy Thomas
Carol Tresolini
Chair's Update
Item 1: Presentation. Charles Green, Ph.D. A discussion of new learning technologies that Charles' group, OASIS Academic Technologies, is exploring: SoftwareSecure Exam, e-Instruction, VitalBook.
Part of OASIS group mission to take advantage of CCI infrastructure in instructional and research.
Vital Source Vital Book
Software Secure Exam
Are we taking advantage
of potential synergies among academic units on campus? May need to
take information sessions to schools and departments. CIT is hosting
an interdisciplinary group looking at instructional applications and
common needs across units.
Item 2: Update. Kathy Thomas (CIT). The UNC System Teaching and Learning with Technology Collaborative was contacted by SAS to ask our help in organizing faculty roundtables. The TLTC thinks this is a good opportunity for us to learn more about how our faculty are teaching with technology as well as help SAS understand how they can better serve UNC campuses. The TLTC is asking for help in identifying faculty in business, sciences, educational administration, public policy, and engineering who would be interested in attending a roundtable. More information below. Please contact Kathy Thomas (firstname.lastname@example.com) if you are interested.
Purpose of Event: The goal of the SAS Faculty Roundtable
is to provide an opportunity for faculty within the UNC System to
participate in open dialog related to teaching and research using
technology. SAS' purpose for hosting this event is to learn how we
can better serve those campuses in our state by providing software
that best suits the needs of faculty and students. By offering a platform
for open and frank discussion we hope to learn more about how universities
in our home state are constructing their courses; whether it be lecturers,
case studies and/or real world applications. We welcome the opportunity
to learn first hand what are some of the successes and challenges
you face teaching in the 21st century. Please note: You do not have
to be a SAS user to participate in these discussions. We welcome all
faculty, SAS users and non-SAS uses alike. We also welcome those faculty
who aren't currently teaching with some form of technology but would
like to learn more about opportunities to do so.
Item 3: Presentation: Bob Henshaw (CIT). What other Universities are doing with small grant IT programs?
Most peer institutions are sponsoring some type of competitive instructional improvement grants program. Some are making major investments in instructional innovation. At institutions where support is strongest, the Chief Academic Officer is usually championing the cause. Some have specific technology components, others do not. Competitive grants programs are useful for teasing out innovative ideas across disciplines, especially at a decentralized institution like UNC-Chapel Hill. Competitive funding for instructional improvement at UNC is currently limited to the First Year Seminar and Honor's Programs.
What are the pros/cons of open competitive grants programs vs. earmarked funding?
Is the focus on technology a distraction from the underlying goal to improve learning?
What does the University's
focus on small class size mean for larger classes and instructional
technology use? Small class size alone doesn't say much about how
the courses are actually being taught.
Item 4: (Continuing Item) Possible Projects
Faculty outreach efforts:
Item 5: Announcements.
Summary of the convocation on scholarly publishing in a digital world will be on next meeting's agenda. Convocation white papers available at http://www.unc.edu/scholcomdig/.
Item 6:Project Status
Item 7: Future Agenda Items.
Next Meeting:
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text: Charles R. McAvoy, 82, Warren, PA. died peacefully Tuesday morning, January 21, 2014 at his residence. He was born March 10, 1932 in Corry, PA., the son of the late William and Ruby Sheets McAvoy. Charles was a Warren area resident for the past 58 years and a former Corry area resident. He had served during the Korean War with the U.S. Army as a Sergeant. Chuck was employed with G.T.E. Sylvania in the Maintenance Dept. before retiring from there after 25 years employment. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, was avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan.