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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) --- Dupont Hospital's Board of Directors have named Chad Towner it's Chief Executive Officer.
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"FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov. 5, 2010) – After conducting a nationwide search, the Dupont Hospital Board of Directors is turning to an administrator with deep roots in the community. Effective Nov. 29, Chad Towner will join the leadership team at Dupont as the hospital's chief executive officer. Towner was the chief operating officer at Lutheran Health Network sister facility St. Joseph Hospital until taking the CEO position at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill W. Va., almost two years ago.
Dupont board members were won over by Towner's familiarity with the hospital's culture of providing unparalleled customer service.
"Chad is a leader who knows firsthand that Dupont's growth during its initial decade is directly related to providing patients an experience that is not only high tech but also high touch," said Todd C. Rumsey, MD, Dupont Hospital board chair and Lutheran Health Network board member. "His development as an administrator is consistent with our evolution as a hospital, and both are ready to capitalize on the opportunities that lie ahead. I am especially excited that Chad and his family are choosing Dupont Hospital and Fort Wayne over all of the other opportunities available to them."
Towner has spent more than 14 years of his professional career in healthcare, most of which involve holding leadership roles within LHN. Before serving as the COO at St. Joe, he was a vice president at RediMed.
"We are fortunate to fill this important position with an individual who is so familiar with our high standards," said Joe Dorko, chief executive officer, Lutheran Health Network. "The board agrees that his energy and talents exemplify what 'The Dupont Difference' is all about."
This is the second major position filled within Lutheran Health Network since Dorko was unanimously approved just three weeks ago by the LHN board to become the network's permanent CEO. He had been serving in an interim role since June. Eric Looper was announced as the new CEO of St. Joseph Hospital Oct. 29."
Towner majored in pre-physical therapy with a minor in psychology at Indiana University before being accepted into the physical therapy program at Finch UHS / The Chicago Medical School (now Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science), where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1996. He received a Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2000. "
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With his latest book, "Making New Orleans: Products Past & Present," author Phillip Collier brings the "buy local" ethos to the coffee table.
To create this colorful compendium, the New Orleans designer scoured local archives for advertisements and product labels dating back to the city's 19th century heyday. (Ever taste French Opera black pepper? Did you puff on a Picayune when those smokes were still packed at a Magazine Street factory?)
But he's not just a backward-gazing celebrant of past glories. His book also offers a bow to the established and emerging brands — from Mignon Faget to Old New Orleans Rum — that continue to give the Crescent City its unique style.
Collier also gathered some smart writers to help him with his project: Julia Reed, Errol Laborde and Clancy DuBos penned introductory essays. Ten other writers brought their expertise to book, including such notables as Nick Mueller, president and CEO of The National World War II Museum; John Magill, curator of The Historic New Orleans Collection; Arthur Smith, marketing/PR director of the Louisiana State Museum; and freelance journalist and author Wayne Curtis.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., will host the New Orleans release of Collier's book on Saturday (Nov. 9), 2 p.m. with a panel discussion, party and book signing. The panel is expected to feature several of the book's contributors and a number of local entrepreneurs. The event is free, but a museum admission of $10 is required.
Collier's book will be for sale ($49.95) at the Ogden Museum and also is available through his website.

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First, the piano illustrated a few hushed, tentative steps, hopping and plodding around. Then, the exhilaration of those first few notes led into increasingly fluent motions — confident jazz riffs, balletic rhapsodies, elaborate melodies.
In "Stumble to Grace: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra," Steven Mackey drew inspiration from watching his son learn to walk. At the East Coast premiere of the work by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Thursday, the composer's particular talents were wonderfully showcased.
As in his violin concerto "Beautiful Passing," which the Princeton Symphony Orchestra played in 2011, in the piano concerto, Mackey combined an accessible concept with sophisticated, imaginative writing. Guest pianist Orli Shaham played impeccably, with character and charisma through the work's many turns.
The work featured a palette of rich, often unexpected timbres — a music box, a lion's roar and a whistle were all included — that built up in colorful strata as the work ranged from childlike to ominous and finally triumphant.
Also featured was Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5, which the orchestra played just last month, in a largely effective performance. This time, it was even more assured and more satisfying. Music director Jacques Lacombe led a rendition full of finetuned phrasing and articulation, wringing vitality and intention from subtle details.
In its flowing opening, anticipation built to a violent wracking struggle, with taut sound and forward-driving motion throughout the first movement. The Andante was by turns buoyant and serene, quaking with fervor and punctuated with sharp accents, and majestic.
The brasses were in top form, from the smooth, mellow horn solo that opened the second movement to the trumpet that stood out in the blazing finale, in which the full orchestra displayed a luscious sound.
The concert opened with a valiant performance of Wagner's Prelude to "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg."
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Spain Park defensive end William Green has committed to play his college football at the University of Florida.
Green's mother confirmed her son's commitment today to The Birmingham News. Green was unavailable for comment.
Green, the No. 4 prospect on The Birmingham News'
Super Seniors top 12 list, tentatively told the Gators' coaching staff he would be committing during his visit on Jan. 18 but wanted to wait until all his visits were complete.
Green, the 83rd best prospect in the country according to Rivals.com, was expected to get an in-house visit from Alabama's coaching staff this week before making his decision. Instead, the 6-foot-4, 215-pound player decided to end the recruiting stress and speculation.
Green has been timed at 4.68 seconds in the 40-yard dash and bench presses 260 pounds. He entered the final weekend before the Feb. 6 national signing period as one of the top uncommitted defensive ends in the nation.
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"Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins has retired from his longtime Thursday night residency at Vaughan's," Keith Spera reports. "He concluded his 20-plus years at Vaughan's, one of the best-known gigs in all of New Orleans music, with little fanfare in late August."
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Coach: Todd Olson, eighth season.
Key returners: Fred Bell, sr.; Gavin Klein, sr.; Dakota Giddings, soph.; Zach Prince, jr.; Isaac Roinas, jr.; Blake Staudenraus, jr.
Key departures: Chris Hardwick, graduated; Sasha Stearns-Droker, graduated; Ryan Wernet, graduated; Dusty Wilkins, graduated.
Top newcomers: Austin Hammer, fr.; Matthew Lyman, fr.; Chris Snead, soph.; Keegan Stierle, soph.; Austin Wilson, fr.
After two years of adjustments, South Kitsap junior Blake Staudenraus stands firmly as the school's No. 1 tennis singles player.
As a freshman at Cedar Heights Junior High, Staudenraus was just months removed from the culture and climate of Italy.
Last year, he made the transition to the top singles position after Dalton Vavra graduated. It was a struggle at times as Staudenraus finished with a losing record. Couple that with the absence of coach Todd Olson, who was being treated for a serious illness, for most of the season and Staudenraus said it was a challenging year.
"It was hard for me and the team altogether to get our mentality up because we were worried about him," he said. "It's good to see him out here on the court."
Olson declined to discuss specifics about his illness other than to say he feels well now.
And he's excited that he again gets to watch his program and see the progression of Staudenraus and others.
"The second year at number one is where they usually come out of their shells," said Olson, referring to Staudenraus. "He kind of took his lumps."
Staudenraus, who was just 5 feet tall when he arrived two years ago, has grown seven inches the last two years.
"His game has grown up, too," Olson said. "He's got more weapons now. He was just pushing the ball back and now he dictates the game more."
Sophomore Dakota Giddings might be just as entrenched as the second singles player. Olson said he is impressed with Giddings' work ethic, citing a summer spent playing at the Bremerton Tennis & Athletic Club.
The Wolves haven't sent a player to state since Vavra advanced in 2007, but Olson thinks that could end this year.
"I think Blake, Dakota and whoever we have at doubles can make it," he said. "I think we have a really good shot all-around with our guys this year."
Staudenraus and Giddings both have eligibility beyond this year, but Olson has made it clear to them, and the entire team, that inexperience won't be an excuse not to succeed this season.
"It's kind of the year to grow up," he said. "It's time to step up and see what we're made of."
The squad's most experienced tandem — seniors Fred Bell and Gavin Klein — likely will move up to No. 1 doubles. They alternated between the second and third team in 2008.
"We know each other so well that communication is a breeze," said Klein, who also played defender of the school's state championship boys soccer team. "It's a lot of fun to play together."
A couple of returning juniors, Zach Prince and Isaac Roinas, also saw varsity time last season and are among those battling for positions on the final two doubles teams. Olson also mentioned newcomers such as sophomores Keegan Stierle and Chris Snead and freshmen Austin Hammer, Matthew Lyman and Austin Wilson as others competing for positions on the final two doubles teams.
"It's going to be a fight down at the bottom," he said. "We have a lot of kids wanting those last varsity spots."
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'Tis the season for a holiday-hued wedding.
"Red is the great clarifier—bright, cleansing, revealing. It makes all colors beautiful." So said Diana Vreeland, whose legendary stints at Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute are chronicled in the new biography Empress of Fashion: A Life of Diana Vreeland, by Amanda Mackenzie Stuart (HarperCollins). Inspired by her signature hue, we got to thinking: What would a Vreeland wedding look like? From a '60s-inspired gown to artsy Christmas crackers and candy stripes, our celebration is classic with a twist—just like the diva herself.


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Lavjay Butani received his M.D. degree from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India (1992); and he has board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatric nephrology. He is the Chief of Pediatric Nephrology; and a Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Society of Nephrology, American Society of Transplantation, International Pediatric Transplantation Association, Western Society of Pediatric Research, American Federation for Medical Research, and the Sacramento Pediatric Society. He specializes in the treatment of children with a wide variety of kidney diseases including high blood pressure, urologic diseases, prenatally diagnosed kidney abnormalities, and kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplantation. His main research interests are focused on improving the outcomes after kidney transplantation by optimally using newer immunosuppressive medications and regimens for children who have had kidney transplants and also studying the implications of calcium excretion in the urine on the risk of stones and osteoporosis in children of different ethnic backgrounds.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.- Huguenot residents Jennifer Ann Romeo and Anthony Bongiardina are planning a fall 2015 wedding.
The future bride is the daughter of Mary Jane Romeo of Graniteville, who has announced the engagement, and the late Vincent Romeo. Her future husband is the son of Jeanette and Ronald Bongiardina of Brooklyn.
A graduate of Port Richmond High School, Miss Romeo earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from the College of Staten Island and a master of science degree in elementary education from St. John's University, Grymes Hill. She is a home instruction teacher with the city Department of Education in Staten Island and Brooklyn.
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The apartment is a marvellous alternative even to the best hotels. Its greatest advantage is its exquisite location right in the centre of the City of Gdansk.
The apartment is fully equipped with everything that is necessary for comfortable relaxation. The decor has been carefully planned and carefully selected so that our Guest can savour tranquillity, comfort and leisure.
We give our Guests elegant and fully equipped Apartment located at Gdansk Old Town. You will find here peace, comfort and pleasant atmosphere. We have made final touches with taste and also provided luxurious equipment. Our Guests can take advantage of the spacious living room with bed, stylish bathroom and functional kitchenette.
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The flat is very nice and close to all important sights and even to the main station.
We had some problems in communicating with the flat owner. She didn't answer my mail for a whole week where and when to pick up the keys. We already were several hours in the city when we got in touch with her by asking friendly people to phone for her.
The included wifi didn't work, some items in the kitchen and the toilet could have been more clean. We bought some cleaning stuff because there was nothing in the flat.
The flat is amazing...just behind the center and the old town and furnished to highest standard! When I checked in everything was clean and in order...I can just recommend this place to everyone!
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A bakery is located next door that is great for sitting outside (on a nice day) and having breakfast.
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Is A Thallium Stress Test Dangerous?
Although the medical community seems to feel that getting injected with thallium for a stress test is safe, I would like your opinion about how safe it is, and how long the radioactivity lasts in the body. Is it safe to be around children after having the test? What can one do to facilitate the elimination of the thallium?
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A thallium stress test is a nuclear imaging study that shows how well blood flows to the heart muscle. It usually is combined with an exercise stress test on a treadmill or stationary bicycle. The test can help doctors determine the causes of chest pain, the level of exercise you can perform safely, the extent of any coronary artery damage from a heart attack, and the effectiveness of procedures done to improve circulation in coronary arteries.
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A small amount of thallium, a radioactive substance, is injected when you reach your maximum level of exercise. Then you lie down while a "gamma" camera takes images of the thallium as it mixes with blood in the bloodstream, the coronary arteries and heart muscle cells. If any part of the heart muscle isn't receiving a normal blood supply, there will be less than the normal amount of thallium in those cells.
After the first pictures are made, you lie quietly for two to three hours. Then other pictures are taken to show heart activity at rest.
If blood flow to your heart is normal at rest but not when the heart is stressed during exercise, the difference may be due to a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries. If the test is abnormal during both exercise and rest, blood flow to the heart is limited. And if no thallium shows up in some part of the heart muscle, cells there are dead from a prior heart attack.
I discussed your question about thallium with Joseph Alpert, M.D., a cardiologist and chief of the department of medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He explained that the amount of thallium given for the stress test is quite small and is rapidly eliminated from the body in urine. There is no danger to others, including children (as long as they do not come into contact with your urine). And you don't need to do anything to help your body eliminate the thallium; it will be gone quickly on its own.
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I don't know about you, but lately I'm feeling kind of helpless.
It doesn't take a political insider to see how things seem to be spinning out of control.
First it was the fiscal cliff. Now it's sequestration. (I think someone high up the government ladder sits in a small but extravagantly luxurious office coming up with these names. I believe these people were offered huge government salaries to leave their former positions as name creators for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.)
As a somewhat normal American — and I know some of you are laughing uproariously — I am beyond confused by all of the insider machinations taking place, but what I know is that there are a bunch of people making a bunch of money who are making decisions that could cost us, the little people, a bunch of money.
Sequestration seems to have the potential to affect all of us and none of them — unemployment benefits, federal budget cuts, job cuts, services cut.
Yet, I feel powerless. Sequestration, fiscal cliff diving, government shut downs. We are powerless to do anything, anything at all, about it.
Sure, we can rant, as I am doing now, and we can threaten to vote them all out of office, but we won't. As horrifying as this demonstration of the power of the ruling class is, we will forget all about it, or vote party lines or for pretty faces next election day.
Government at all levels seems to be overstepping. This is making me sound like some paranoid nut. Homeland Security reportedly has purchased 1.5 billion rounds of ammunition. Why do they need all that? Are they going to war? With whom?
Everyone from Obama to the Democrats to the Republicans are pressing their thumbs down on us and watching us squirm.
Even New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has joined in, outlawing big soft drinks. If you order a pizza in NYC, the shop can no longer bring you a two-liter bottle of Coke for $3. It's against the law. Instead, you'll have to buy a six-pack of 16-ounce bottles, priced at $7.50. While this would seem to benefit the store, the merchants are dead-set against this silly prohibition.
What's next? If large soft drinks are bad for us, why aren't governments banning cigarettes or booze?
I feel like nothing we do will change things, and that's no way to be. Will sequestration affect Medicare? Social Security? Could be.
Will it affect the salaries and benefits of senators and congressmen and the president? No, it won't.
Shame on the Democrats and the Republicans for playing politics with our lives.
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HOLLAND, MI - A Texas man is suing Haworth Inc., claiming he is owed back wages for overtime during the two years he worked in sales for the Holland office furniture maker.
The federal lawsuit claims the private, family-owned company violated federal Fair Labor Standards Act when it didn't pay Keith Hall and other salespeople overtime wages for work done beyond the 40-hour work week.
A Holland spokeswoman declined comment.
RELATED: Haworth reports double digit sales growth in 2011
Hall worked for Haworth as a global account manager from January 2010 to February 2012, according to court documents. The suit was filed in Houston, where Hall worked for the company. Hall estimates that he worked an average of 20 hours of unpaid overtime a week.
The suit seeks back wages for Hall and other Haworth employees who worked for the company from 2009 to 2012 who allegedly were not compensated at one and half their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in any workweek during this time period.
The number of employees owed back wages could tally into the hundreds, contends the lawsuit, which includes a request to expand into a class action suit.
"Haworth employed dozens, if not hundreds, of current and former non-exempt salespersons who were misclassified by defendants as exempt under the overtime provisions of the FLSA," according to the suit.
The suit alleges that Hall and other sales workers "are worked to the bone to make extravagant quotas, expending untold hours in overtime yet are not being fairly compensated according to the obligations of the FLSA."
In the suit, Houston attorney Charles R. Sturm added that "Haworth shrewdly attempts to save money on the back of its employees," which the company credits for increasing 2011 annual sales by 15 percent over the previous years.
Haworth sells office furniture products in 120 countries and has nearly 7,000 employees globally.
Hill's suit is filed against Haworth, and his former chain of command, which includes CEO Franco Bianchi.
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ALLEN PARK - It was at the end of the interview and Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was asked his thoughts going into this training camp.
Stafford has missed significant time the last two years because of knee and shoulder injuries. He said he's back to 100 percent health and his confidence is peaking, too.
"Going into camp, I just want to get back into it and hopefully hit the ground running as fast as I can,'' Stafford said. "During the season, I want to be there, that's the biggest thing. The thing I haven't been lucky enough to do the last couple of years is play. I think if I can stay healthy, I don't have to make any predictions. I feel my play will do the talking for me.''


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RICHARDS, Mary V., 90, of Bethesda, OH, died Thursday at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab. She was born March 15, 1922, in Purseglove, WV, daughter of the late Earl Morris and Luna Bishop Morris.
Mary had a deep love of family. She had retired from Ohio Valley Medical Center, where she had worked as a LPN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Paul Richards; six brothers; and four sisters.
Mary is survived by her sons, Bill D. Richards of MO, and Rock L. (Nina Maxine) of Bethesda, OH; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and sister, Minnie Cavicchia of St. Clairsville, OH.
Family and friends may visit, Friday 6-9 p.m., Kelly Kemp Braido and Patron Funeral Home, 322 North Main Street, Bethesda, OH.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 212 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, OH, with Reverend Thomas Chillog as celebrant. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain, OH.
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MUSKEGON, MI – Business leaders gathered in Muskegon Wednesday and talked up legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga.
House Resolution 2274 would simplify government
regulation of brokers who specialize in mergers and acquisitions of privately owned, small-
to medium-size companies, according to Huizenga.
The representative, who hails from Zeeland and whose district includes Muskegon, attended a meeting of the Association for Corporate Growth Wednesday, Nov.6, held at ADAC Automotive in Muskegon.
The national association encourages the growth of "middle-market" companies by supporting policies that encourage private capital investment, said President and CEO Gary LaBranche.
"For the middle market as a sector ... there hasn't been an effective voice," he said.
"We appreciate your work on 2274," LaBranche told Huizenga later.
Huizenga said 2010's Dodd-Frank Act -- financial regulation which originated in the House Financial Services Committee that he now serves on -- had fallen short of its goal to protect consumers.
"Ultimately, it doesn't protect the economy," he said. "It doesn't get at the issue."
Huizenga testified about H.R. 2274 Oct. 23 in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Markets Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee.
"It's been estimated at 10 trillion-with-a-T, dollars of privately-owned, Main Street, mom-and-pop-type businesses will be sold or closed as baby boomers retire. We don't want them closed, we want them sold so they can continue," Huizenga said. "We must streamline and simplify the regulatory structure so small- and mid-sized businesses are able to safely, efficiently and effectively sell their companies while preserving and protecting jobs at these companies."
The Wednesday meeting ended with a tour of ADAC Automotive's recently-expanded plant. ADAC President and CEO Jim Teets said that H.R. 2774 wouldn't directly affect ADAC, but he appreciated what the congressman was doing for similar businesses.
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Monica Crowley: Barack Declaring DOMA Unconstitutional Makes Him 'Mubarak Obama'
Monica Crowley, who used to have a job on MSNBC some years ago, now peddles her brand of absolute conservatism on Fox News. But even I was a bit aghast about how she handled news of Barack Obama deeming the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, and ordering the Justice Department to stop defending it. See, Monica doesn't think this is a good idea, and not just because it essentially guarantees more rights for gays and lesbians, but because Obama is ignoring federal law, and "that is a form of dictatorship. That is Mubarak Obama." But wait. Isn't DoJ still going to defend DOMA? Yep! He's just not going to use some convoluted legal theory to do it.
Elsewhere on Last Word, Glenn Greenwald stopped by to school America on what Obama's new DOMA position really means.
Wouldn't you know Fox News wouild jump on this? Crowley is just a typical right-wing cunt. When she disagrees with someting she resorts to childless name calling. These people are going to look like utter fools (as if they don't already) in the next five or ten years when full-equality is the norm. They are fighting a losing batle. Unfortunately, there are still pockets of racial prejudice across the country, but their cause has become meaningless.Feb 24, 2011 at 9:55 am · @Reply ·
From a purely political point of view, this is the stupidest thing Obama could have done. He's just given the Right a gift which they will use to defeat him.
@Peter: You couldn't be more wrong. It's great strategy. It mobilizes his base and distracts the Republicans by getting them to focus on losing social issues.
There are many gays who are deluded enough to believe he's doing this for their tiny portion of votes. But he'll lose a lot more in the middle. His advisers must be banging their heads against walls. Obama doesn't owe the gay community crap, because no matter what he does they will despise him, and I'm speaking especially of the white gay community. I hope he enjoys being a one termer, because he just signed his fate with this nonsense.
Doesn't Barack know that these people have no political power. They have never been able to get ONE victory at the voting box, in any state referendum. And their votes will not be enough to supplement the amount of votes that he will lose because of this. And they HATE YOU OBAMA!! Don't you read the racist crap they say about you on their gay websites? They despise you because of your race! You are really making a mistake! Many of them will still turn around and vote for the Republican who wants to deny them their rights because their first allegiance is to their race, no matter that the white guy hates them with all of his heart. A quarter of them voted for McCain, who went on to say that their presence in the United States military will cause young men and women to lose limbs. The head of Goproud has decided he would rather support the white party than have civil rights.
They Worship the ground Bill Clinton (the man who gave them DADT and DOMA) walks on because he's white. Why are you using political capital on these people. Well the last thing I can say is, start packing your bags Barry and Michelle, you just threw the 2012 elections for gay people who hate your guts. How dumb! I am heartbroken and disappointed in you Obama.
@Peter: said…
There are many gays who are deluded enough to believe he's doing this for their tiny portion of votes. But he'll lose a lot more in the middle. His advisers must be banging their heads against walls. Obama doesn't owe the gay community crap, because no matter what he does they will despise him, and I'm speaking especially of the white gay community."
Peter, you may want to take off your tin hat and use it to wipe the Kool Aide away from your mouth.
LEts look at the facts…The White House was seen to not be overly supportive on the Base issues. Donations dropped and the Dems took a hit in the last election. Suddenly they are responding by being more open to issues of importance to their base.
Simple and straight forward, but please…don't let that stop you from foaming at the mouth and talking in circles…it's kinda fun to watch.
@Cam: You couldn't be more wrong, the president took a hit becuase the job numbers were still terrible, add to that a contentious healthcare bill. Most presidents struggle in mid-terms including Regan, Clinton, Bush I, Bush II had 9/11 but took a shellacking latter. Like Clinton said "It's the economy stupid." You can't win with just a liberal base in a center right country. You capture the center by keeping their pockets fat and they tend to forget about everything else.
@Peter: No one here is going to buy your race trash, nice try though. Which GOP presidential campaign are you representing.
Wow. For a network that only hosts conservative anchors and personalities and constantly attacks Democrats and Liberals, they sure are fair and balanced.
Well, for everyone who loves this kind of tyrannnical takeover of the 3 branches of government, where it is supposed to be the job of the Executive Branch ( White House) to defend laws and the job of the COURTS to decide consitutionality..
ok..next President needs to declare Roe-V-Wade unconstitutional and stop defending it.
BHO had the full ability over the last two years to address this. He didn't. Think, folks, think. Why? Because he is just pandering to get our money….he knows we are easily fooled, wait for the donation letters to arrive.
If we are going to make the President "King" of everything, then the next one is also. If we are going to accept lawless for one president, then we have slipped into tyranny, and I will work to make sure there is a tyrant in charge who is my kind of tyrant.
Of course, we may not like the next tyrant who picks and chooses which law to follow and which not.
OR…we could stick to our laws, and go through our lawful process.
@Perspectives: So, of course, you support the immediate passing of civil union/marriage approval, because unless you do, you are asking people who are NOT protected under the law and are second-class citizens to defend laws YOU passed. Personally, and I speak as a Canadian where, despite marriage being legal, the laws are hopelessly contradictory, I would advocate not paying taxes until that is addressed.
@Perspectives: Every President at least going back to Reagan has refused to defend laws they thought were unconstitutional.
Obama didn't change a law. The courts still have an opportunity to rule on the statute. There's no abuse of power here.
SOMEONE just graduated from the Ann Coulter School for Equine Comediennes. How cute!
by far the funniest thing is that she's essentially saying "Happy Obama," because "Mubarak" means happy/joyous.
So its a good thing that not defending DOMA makes Obama happy. Yay!
One day after this broke and already it is off the Fox News website. No mention of DOMA anywhere. Even they know it is just like justiceontherocks stated:
…. It mobilizes his base and distracts the Republicans by getting them to focus on losing social issues.
{…instead of union busting. [my addition])
Barack Obama's Presidency has created a new breed of hate mongers. I think we need a new term… something like Race-tardedaphobes?
Really not a new breed. They just wore white sheets and hoods before.
What is up with these silly bleach-blonde yammering airhead clone sorts blathering platitudes with the strange impression that we care what they have to say about issues that don't involve them?
Peroxide overuse? Yes, Crowley has something relevant to say. Excess plastic surgery? Absolutely, her opinion has merit. Tacky polyester dresses? She's an expert.
Gay marriage? Nope, nothing interesting to say.
Monica Crowley is actually a very intelligent woman, even though she's a conservative, she always struck me as a thinking conservative. I remember seeing a wonderful interview of her on C-span talking about her time as Richard Nixon's assistant, she spent his last years with him and wrote a very good book about it…I suppose when the money's good enough she's willing to act bimobo-ish! But she is no bimbo, she's an educated (Ph.D. from Columbia University), intelligent and extremely articulate woman. Stop drinking the Fox Koolaid Monica, no amount of money is worth the loss of your self respect, or the respect of others who may have thought well of you in the past! I actually used to looked up to you…
No. 4 · Peter wrote, "There are many gays who are deluded enough to believe he's doing this for their tiny portion of votes. But he'll lose a lot more in the middle. His advisers must be banging their heads against walls. Obama doesn't owe the gay community crap, because no matter what he does they will despise him, and I'm speaking especially of the white gay community."
Odd. Nearly all of the "white guys" I know, whether gay or straight, voted for Obama, including the ones who voted for Hillary in the primary (I'm in California and our primary was one of the first this year).
Thank you, Cam, thank you. I have watched the GLBT movement since 1974 and I can tell you, as a close observer, that the time draws near when this will be a non-issue and the GLBT platform of reform will be firmly in place. The students/voters/Progressives of today are growing in number every day, while the old codgers of the gnarling right are dropping in numbers. This ONE fact alone scares the right wing nutjobs to distraction. They know they're losing their stance by the hour/day/week/month. Their power is dropping but not the volume of their screeching. It is the sound of the agony of defeat, if not tomorrow, maybe next week. We don't know the exact time of victory… but it is inevitable for the GLBT population. So be it!
Dakotahgeo, M.Div. Pastor/Chaplain
Everything's been said that I would have said except this:
@Cam:, @B:, @Paul:, I agree. Thanks for keeping a clear head amidst the frenzy of the blogosphere.
@Dakotahgeo: I think you' re new here, so, Welcome. I appreciate your perspective & analysis.
It's a "form of dictatorship." Ya. Sure it is.


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Seniors Destinee Young (19 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals) and Becca Stoczynski (10 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 blocked shots, 2 steals) helped lead the way as Hoffman improved to 6-1 and 1-0.
Senior guard Shante Hill contributed 9 points, 3 assists and 2 steals.
"Shante is playing great," Nocella added. "She is playing great defense, getting steals, assists and shooting a very high percentage. She really helps us three or four offensive threats instead of two (Young and Stoczynski), and she's playing real good defense."
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Barrington 35, Conant 31: Barrington rallied from a 12-4 first-quarter deficit by outscoring the host Cougars 19-5 in the second quarter of the MSL West opener.
Senior Alexa Resch (13 points) and freshman Bryana Hopkins (9) led the Fillies (6-2, 1-0).
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Hopkins scored 8 of points in the second quarter and teammate Angie Kirchoff added all 5 of her points.
"Brooke Gunderson kind of put the team on her back defensively, picking up the pace for everyone," Barreiro added. "Offensively Bryana was dynamite in second quarter."
Freshman Megan Talbot grabbed 10 rebounds while Resch grabbed 9. "They both had big rebounds at key times," Barreiro said. "Conant is always tough at home. They definitely did a nice job. Every game we are looking for small improvement."
Junior Sarah Mazurek and sophomore Katie Lomas led Conant (1-6, 0-1) with 10 points apiece.
Elk Grove 35, Buffalo Grove 32: First-year Elk Grove coach Kathie Swanson won her first Mid-Suburban East game as the Grens (5-2, 1-0) received balanced scoring led by senior Daimond Boyd (10 points).
Juniors Taylor Brown and Melissa Solorio each added 6 points for the hosts.
Senior Alyssa Mills (9 points) and sophomore Julie Jambrone (7) led BG (2-5, 0-1).
Senior Bailey North returned from an ankle injury and scored 4 points for the Bison.
Stevenson 44, Hersey 42: Stevenson notched its first win in the Maine West Tip-Off Classic over Hersey (3-2, 2-1).
The Huskies were led by junior Morgan Harris, who scored 15 points with three 3 -pointers.
Senior Erica Hill added 11 points with 12 rebounds and senior Casey Weyhrich chipped in 7 points.
"I was disappointed in our defense," said Hersey coach Mary Fendley. "It had been tough in previous games.
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In the other game, Marian Catholic posted a 57-14 victory over host Maine West (1-6, 0-3).
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11-09-2000, 11:55 PM #1billy Guest
How stupid can you be that you cannot follow an arrow to see which hole to punch. I think that if you are that stupid you don't deserve to vote. Bring on W.0
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Swell. So you would rather insult people you don't know and pass judgment on their ability to punch a ballot that was a) poorly designed and b) illegal? Thanks for that oh-so-wise contribution to the whole mess.0
11-10-2000, 12:30 AM #3billy Guest
Miss princess, did u know that the person who designed the ballot was a democrat, did u know that the ballot was sent to people and posted in the newspapers, but yet no complaints. All of a sudden election time comes and everyone can't see the ballot properly? Either they are a bunch of complete morons, or they are totally blind. Did you know that in 1996 14,000 ballots were disqualified in that same county, I don't remember you libs crying then. It is time that you crybabies grow up and admit your lier for president, lost.0
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you can't just start dissing people all of a sudden all the voters.I bet you didn't vote so you should'nt call any one stupid don't believe what they say on TV.ICQ# 95884722
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Do you know that most people don't give two shakes about ballots posted either in public or in papers? That people did indeed complain about the ballots prior to the election when they saw the samples? Do you know that the ballot was designed by a couple of Republicans and approved by a Democrat? Do you know that the sample ballots that were given out election night did not match the ballots as they were in the booth? Do you know that it makes not one whit of difference who approved the design of the ballot, as it violates Florida statute?
Do you know that FAMU students were not able to vote - at all? That in Wakulla county, FHP had roadblocks up in some of the polling areas, lights flashing, and were ticketing people? That for some absurd reason, Gore's tally dropped by 10,000 votes around 2AM the next morning? That overseas absentee ballots were sent twice - and that quite a few people marked and returned them twice? And so on and so on. There are tons of irregularities down here in the Sunshine State, and I can't say I'm particularly pleased by them - just as I wouldn't be were the positions reversed.
The people in PBC are not blind, nor are they morons. They deserve to have their votes counted, on an honest ballot, just like anyone else.
There is no "crybabying" going on here, except by certain parties who would willingly forego the honesty of the process for the sake of their blind support for a candidate - a candidate whom, if he is so certain of victory, should have no problem with a recount/revote that he thinks would show him to be the winner and take the taint off this fiasco.
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bunch more happened then thatICQ# 95884722
11-10-2000, 01:15 AM #7billy Guest
Ms. princess, so now it there is a conspiracy, the racist redneck whites didn't let the poor black votes vote. Also, the republicans are hiding votes for ALGore. You libs are never happy, do you know how many in how many states there voter irregularities ( good spelling )? In every state there cries of corruption, but it only counts in Florida. You know and I know that for the next 4 years the dems are gonna say that Bush has no mandate to be president because a bunch of morons don't know how to read a ballot.
" The people in PBC are not blind, nor are they morons. They deserve to have their votes counted, on an honest ballot, just like anyone else. "
There votes were counted, they voted for the nazi Buchanan, happy? Notice you won't address the double punched ballots, because you know that was done on purpose. If they were confused they wouldn't punch twice? I know I can't answer your fraud allegation, because that is all it is, allegation. One can tell you don't have a case, cause the "civil rights leader" Jackson is there, the rule of thumb is that wherever Jackson is, you know there in nothing doing. Remember Decatur Illinois? A bunch of thugs creating a riot, of course it is racism. Please let me know when you will stop crying, will it take till Bush wins his second term? I am all in favor of a recount, but when the results are in, it is time to give up.0
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All I can say is this .. right now the difference is 229 votes ... no matter the outcome of it I hope people start to realize that EVERY vote counts
And Billy ...
Man, you got to be kidding me, you guys had the least qualified candidate even to run for president .. heck he couldn't even get a vice presidend, that's why Chenery had to fill the hole.
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"Man, you got to be kidding me, you guys had the least qualified candidate even to run for president .. heck he couldn't even get a vice presidend, that's why Chenery had to fill the hole. "
That is a gutless attack, even if true, we should disqualify the election because a candidate is not "qualified".
And Annette God(dess)
I guess you have no response other than to call names. If you have nothing of substence to add, then don't add your brilliant two sense. I guess you are just trying to get some name recognition for your lovely website.
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This thread is going absolutely nowhere and I can tell from a mile away that this is gonna degenerate into nothing more than a trolling flame war.
If you wanna discuss politics, fine. Do it cleanly, without accusations and don't let your own prejudices influence your argument, because it's quite easy to make a fool of yourself. Get the facts straight next time.
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Pumpkin Seed Brittle
2 cups sugar
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1 1/4 cups raw or roasted pumpkin seeds
1. Spray a cookie sheet with vegetable spray and set aside.
2.In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water and cream of tartar. Place over medium high heat and stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar is completely dissolved. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush down the sides of the pan to remove any sugar crystals that didn't dissolve. Without stirring, allow the sugar to cook to a golden brown caramel color, 330 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
3.Remove from heat and immediately add the pumpkin seeds, stirring until combined. Working quickly, pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread out to 1/4-inch thickness. Allow to cool and harden completely.
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As in so many matters, New Orleans has come to the hipster controversy late. The phenom may have hit its stride in New York 15 years ago. But we were busy with our natural insularity, plus the 2005 storm, flood and recovery. But finally, the hipsters and hipster hating have crested in the Crescent City.
Read some interesting takes on the history of the hipster situation and take the hipster poll below.
Here's my larger story "The downside of hipster-bashing in New Orleans: Is our post-K camaraderie lost?"
For an interesting take on an outflux of New York hipsters that may be coincident with the influx many Crescent Cityites believe is occurring here, read Zev Borow's "Will The Last Hipster Please Turn Out The Lights? New York cool dies its thousandth death. A satire" From New York magazine. Note: had it not been for the title, I might not have known it was a satire.
Joe Mande's small 2010 blog-based book titled "Look at this …… Hipster," available through Amazon.com, is an early example of the hipster on hipster critical cannibalism that complicates the condescension.
The most thoughtful, thorough and unselfconscious account of the hipster phenomenon that I've come across is The Guardian's Alex Rayner, in his essay: "Why do people hate hipsters?"


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NEW ULM - Controversy emerged Tuesday during the New Ulm City Council's vote to pursue gaining control of the Marktplatz Mall sign in the City Hall parking lot.
Randy Danielson, owner of the southern portion of the mall, claims he was deliberately shut out of his chance to speak at the Council meeting. He attended the meeting and approached the podium during the comment section. It was indicated he was being asked to wait, allowing Councilor Les Schultz to speak about New Ulm Chamber of Commerce's strong interest in the sign. The exact moment Schultz finished speaking, Councilor Ken RockVam offered the motion to approve the agenda item. He was instantly provided a second, followed by a unanimous vote to approve the item.
The agenda item in question proposed instructing the City Attorney to proceed with removing all competing interests in the sign to allow the City of New Ulm to either remove the sign or repurpose it for a new use. The sign was built in 2001, with an agreement between the City and the former Marktplatz owner John Petroff. The City agreed to fund $20,000, or 66 percent, of the total cost in exchange for 20 percent of the message time. The agreement was for 10 years, which has lapsed. Marktplatz owners were expected to give the City notice of interest in negotiating a new sign agreement 180 days before the end of the 10 years. The agreement allows the City to remove the sign and bill the mall owners for the cost if no notice has been given.
The City claims no notice was given. Mike Strand, a member of the organization which owns the northern half of the mall, claims he spoke with the City when he visited last year. He said they will consider litigation if the City proceeds without getting their approval, but he said the sign was a very low priority for them.
The sign has not been operated for approximately two years due to needed repairs and occasional non-payment of utilities. The sign cost $200 in utilities when operation. The City has been paying the first $100 of the utility bill every month.
The Tuesday vote does not determine what the City will do with the sign when it gains ownership. The decision will be made at a later Council meeting. The tentative plan is to either have the City remove to sign to create additional parking space or repair the sign with intent of using it to promote local city affairs.
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The Council also approved a $3,900 annual salary hike for the New Ulm mayor and a $2,000 annual salary hike for each city councilor. The mayor's new annual salary will be $10, 500 and each councilor's annual salary will be $8,000.
The last two times the Council approved salary increases were by $1,200 in 2007 and 1999. Any salary increase by the Council will go into effect in 2013 and must be approved prior to the November election.
The City provided data of how comparative cities pay their mayor and councilor. Currently, the New Ulm Mayor is paid $6,600 and the councilors are paid $6,000. On the lower end, Fairmont pays $4,800 to the mayor and $2,400 to councilors, plus $7,572 in single health insurance or $14,292 in family health insurance. In the middle, North Mankato pays $8,600 to the mayor and $5,800 to councilors with no health insurance. At the top, Fergus Falls pays $12,900 to the mayor and $7,800 to councilors plus they can enroll in city health insurance.
Council Chair Charles Schmitz said that the mayor and councilors' salaries had not been examined like other City employee salaries for years. He said findings showed New Ulm paid both the mayor and councilors on the very low end for Minnesota cities. He argued the increase would put payments in a more normal range for Minnesota.
RockVam initially expressed serious concerns with the size of the increases, particularly for the mayor.
"Ultimately, the buck stops with us," said RockVam. "We're the one those that have to hold the line on spending."
Councilor Ruth Ann Webster argued that the mayor's increase was justified due to the massive amount of ceremonial obligations he must perform beyond Council meetings.
The Council unanimously approved the motion. The motion does not change the annual salary for Public Utilities Commission members.
The Council discussed an ordinance aimed at changing animal regulation for New Ulm, which included the provision that would allow Chammy the horse to remain in New Ulm. Chammy is owned by New Ulm resident Dr. Charles Hintz and has developed a strong local following. The horse was previously subject to eviction due to violating City codes, but the Council postponed the proceedings to draw a new animal ordinance.
The ordinance allows owners that have permanently kept animals in New Ulm residences prior to the ordinance to maintain the animals until their death or removal, at which point the right it terminated. Along with that, the City is allowed to enforce on a case-by-case basis actions it deems necessary to ensure the health and conditions of the animal. The ordinance also expands non-commercial pet ownership to guinea pigs, rabbits, fish, ferrets, non-venomous reptiles, frogs, toads, salamanders and turtles. It allows animals to be kept wholesale or retail sale in businesses zoned for areas for such sales. Finally, it allows exemptions from animal regulations for 48 hours for exhibition or demonstration purposes.
The Council generally approved of the ordinance, though it instructed the City's attorneys to clarify some points before it would approve an ordinance.
Assistant City Attorney Roger Hippert noted that the word "permanent" could be difficult to prove and suggested revising it to specify a number of days it would have been in New Ulm.
Webster noted she had received several e-mails from residents concerned over Chammy's health and living conditions after it featured in several media reports. She also wanted there to be a guarantee that the proposed agreement between Hintz and the person who originally reported an excess manure violation would be enforced. She suggested requiring the Hintz and any other applicable owners have to apply for permit to keep the animal until death. She said a fee for the permit would cover inspection cost and conditions.
RockVam, who was previously the most vocal supporter of an animal ordinance to allow Chammy's stay, partially reversed himself by stating he wanted the regulations to be much more strict. He said that after consideration, he thought it would be inappropriate to have any further animals inside of the city. He said he wanted the ordinance to allow Chammy to stay, but effectively end animals in the City beyond allowed pets. He also noted he would like the time frame for exhibiting animals doubled to account for the length of farm shows in New Ulm.
The Council sent the ordinance to the City Attorney's office for redrafting.
Finally, the Council approved the Mathiowetz Construction's $1,573,855 bid for the Minnesota River Levee Project. The bid came in 8 percent below an engineer's estimate, saving the City approximately $200,000. The project is set to begin construction in the middle of this month.
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Sorry Losers Part VIII
1. Oh, no! General Zod has escaped from the Phantom Zone... and shops at Adidas!
2. General Zod denies beating up Superman, Ben Affleck apologizes for Gigli, and Tony Shalhoub affectionately pats Affleck's butt.
3. Privately, General Zod was relieved about Kerry losing. As long as gay marriage remained illegal, he would not be force to choose between Ben's fabulous glutes and Tony's fabulous singing voice.
4. And by "Fight On," they mean lots of man-on-man action.
5. While General Zod keeps Ben Affleck distracted with a shiny object, Tony Shalhoub lifts his wallet.
6. Menage-a-twits.
7. "Hey, Tony and Zod, which word better describes my ass ... 'voracious' or 'insatiable'?"
8. Sorry Loser mad-libs: "We didn't Do anything to Your Goat. We meant to Do It after We tried giving each other malt liquor enemas but we got So Damn drunk. Sorry, but if it makes it up to you we will fight on Thursday night, lubed up with Wesson oil and wearing nothing but speedos and dorky "Ohio Idiot" hats.
9. "When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"
10. The Blue Man Group's unsuccessful rip-off act, the Blue State Dorks
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Don't have time to head down the shore this summer? No worries. Hamburg is planning to match all the fun you'd find at the beach.
The borough in northern Berks County will present its annual "Summer in the City Beach Night" at 4th and Pine streets on July 12 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
The event, organizers said, will be fun for all ages, with entertainment, dancing, carnival-style games, contests and boardwalk-style food on tap for the evening.
The 2nd annual Lucky Duck Race down Mill Creek is also scheduled for 7:45 p.m. A $5 donation will get contestants the rubber duck of their choice. The first duck over the finish line will win the contestant half of the contest proceeds. The other half will benefit the Our Town Foundation, host of the night's festivities.
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It's that time again. The fine folks behind the ever popular CyanogenMod have been working hard to bring you one of the best ROMs around, and there's a new release candidate available for download to prove it.
CyanogenMod RC2 is the newest AOSP ROM based off of Android 2.3.3. According to the CM blog, new features in RC2 include WiMax on the Evo, notification profiles, and several bug fixes. The blog goes on to say that CyanogenMod is currently "feature-frozen" as the team continues to work on bug fixes.
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One in three children say they've been bullied at some point during the school year. Of those children, half won't admit that they've been a victim.
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Throughout the year, Kevin Jacobsen will be exploring the societal problem of bullying, the measures being taken by schools to prevent it and raise awareness, efforts by communities and lawmakers to curb the problem, and what you can do personally to take a stand against bullying.
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The Hospital Infant Feeding Act, the DeLeon Breastfeeding bill, and the Affordable Care Act will ensure support for a mother's choice to breastfeed before the birth of her infant and in the months afterwards. Healthcare reform provides coverage for the cost of breast pumps, important for mothers returning to work, and care by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). The following highlights legislation that has been introduced in the last several years to improve breastfeeding support in the healthcare sector.
California Senate Bill 502 - Hospital Infant Feeding Act
On October 6, 2011, California Senate Bill 502, the Hospital Infant Feeding Act was signed into law. This law, which went into effect on January 1, 2014, mandates that all acute care and specialty hospitals have a clearly posted infant feeding policy. The policy needs to be communicated to all perinatal unit staff and apply to all infants in the perinatal unit.
California Senate Bill 402 - DeLeon Breastfeeding Bill
On October 9, 2013, California Senate Bill 402, the DeLeon Breastfeeding bill, was signed into law. This bill requires that by January 1, 2025, all perinatal hospitals in California implement, the "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" per USA's Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, an alternative process that includes evidence-based policies and practices and targeted outcomes, or the California Department of Public Health's Model Hospital Policy Recommendations. The Hospital Infant Feeding Act covers the first of the "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding."
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STATEN ISLAND -- The Guyon Tavern Concert Series at Historic Richmond Town is so old, people can't remember exactly when it started.
One thing is certain: This is the series' 25th to 30th year, running. Even featured acts, like S.I.'s own jug band Wahoo Skiffle Crazies, can't even remember sometimes how long they've been playing to the series' sold-out crowds.
Perhaps this is merely proof that some good things do, in fact, last.
"Honestly, we always do very well there. Last year we sold out our first show and almost our second; this year we're on track to sell out both," says Williams, 36, of Port Richmond Center. "The venue, I think, is one of the best for folk music on the Island. Real tried-and-true folk fans come out to it. We're always excited to play that show."
Williams, who used to work at the historic living village and served drinks at the Guyon, says his local band is also honored to share the four-month run with some of the region's best folk and acoustic talent. He adds that groups devoted to historical music's preservation — like Stout, for example — serve as an inspiration for younger bands of the same ilk.
If they can still get tickets at the popular concert series, perhaps some of the Wahoos will come out to see just such a group: The Johnson Girls.Historically the work songs of the sea, or chanteys, have been sung by chanteymen, not "chanteywomen." But the Johnson Girls, just one of the groups set to return for theTavern Concerts, aren't going to let that stop them.
"It was always thought, 'Oh, women can't sing these songs, they sing too soft,'" says Bonnie Milner, one of the four "Johnson" women preserving maritime history via their voices.
"It's a male tradition -- but we're unique in that we're about preserving the tradition, because there are no more real chanteymen left."
So along with the men trying to preserve the songs of the now-ancient mariners at house concerts and "chantey blasts" around the country, The Johnson Girls are making their mark.
Milner, a 60-year-old Manhattanite, says that women can sing chanteys just as rowdily as men—and rowdy is necessary if you're hauling in nets heavy with fish or sails heavy with wind—when the key is changed to be more female-friendly. She's met who many describe as the last true chanteyman, Stan Hugill, and says the seafaring singer gave her his blessing. The Johnson Girls also count among their mentors Bill Main Doerflinger, a man who studied chanteys, with the help of residents at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens — when the property was still a home for retired mariners.
"Both of these men felt that there was nothing wrong with women singing these songs, that this music be kept alive in any way that it should be," says Milner, who will be joined at the Guyon Feb. 27 by singers Alison Kelley and Deirdre Murtha. "We love singing in that tavern, it's a great space, with that stove pumping away and the atmosphere, we always look forward to it."
If jug bands and lady-led sea chantey sing-a-longs aren't your thing, the concert series offers the usual smorgasbord of local and regional talents over the next several months. Check the accompanying schedule below for a full set of options.THE TAVERN CONCERT SERIES 2010:
When: 7:30 & 9 p.m. Saturdays, through mid-April.
Where: Guyon Tavern, Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave.; 718-351-1611; HistoricRichmondTown.org.
How much: Tickets are $15 per person (a four-concert package is $55). Reservations are suggested.
String Fever: A band with bluegrass at its heart, this talented quintet plays folk, country and swing, featuring fine three- and four-part harmonies. These players' musical virtuosity is matched by their sense of humor and love of performing.
Wahoo Skiffle Crazies: Hailing from our very own swampy shores, S.I.'s "Premier Jug Band" is, in fact, its only jug band. But that doesn't stop these zany musicians from creating wildly fun music — ragtime, blues, '60s rock and many originals — on their homemade instruments.
Vincent Cross & Good Company: Cross, who immigrated to NYC from his native Ireland, performs original bluegrass-inspired songs, as well as classics by the Osborne Brothers, Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley. His high, lonesome vocals leave audiences wondering whether he hails from Kentucky instead of Killarney.
This Old House: As electric as acoustic can get, this dynamic jazz trio plays saxophone, acoustic guitar and stand-up bass to light (and shake) up the Tavern with tunes by Patsy Cline, Robert Johnson, Louis Prima and many more.
Songs of the Sea & Taverns: Known by the local townspeople as the "Richmond Tavernacle Choir," this motley assortment of performing groups annually fills the tavern with great sailor sing-a-longs, heart-wrenching ballads and tales of life at sea and ashore. Landlubbers welcome.
Linda Russell & Companie: A singer/songwriter rooted in traditional music who plays the hammer dulcimer, Linda Russell performs a special set of Valentine's Day shows.
Blue Harvest: Featuring some of Gotham's hottest acoustic musicians, this bluegrass band combines rich harmonies and fiery instrumentals to create real honest-to-goodness homespun music that everyone will enjoy.
The Johnson Girls: This energetic all-woman a cappella group specializes in maritime music. Their repertoire includes songs of Afro-Caribbean, Irish, Anglo-American, Italian and French Canadian influence; songs of the inland waterways, of fishing, mining and much more.
Risky Business Bluegrass Band: Tavern vet Rich Rainey heads up this talented combo that serves up great bluegrass music featuring five-string banjo, string bass, mandolin, rhythm and lead guitar.
Irish Stout: Guyon and Stout go together like bacon 'n' beans! The group of experienced folk musicians combines hearty five-part vocal harmonies with traditional acoustic instruments to create an enthusiastic 19th century musical experience not to be missed.
Triboro: They hail from the boroughs, but look beyond the Hudson to other places and times for songs and inspiration. This acoustic vocal trio applies fine three-part harmony to an eclectic mix of genres.
Point Cross: Named for a village on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island, these Tavern regulars specialize in Scottish and Irish fiddle tunes and lively Appalachian and Cajun material.
Harbortown Revue: Local musician Bob Wright gathers a group of musicians to sing and perform Staten-centric songs that celebrate the borough's sea-surrounded history.
Dirdy Birdies Jug Band: Billed as "The World's Most Dangerous Jug Band!," these wandering minstrels have been together since 1965. Their repertoire includes traditional jug band tunes, gospel, folk and doo-wop with homemade instruments and tight vocal harmonies.
Stout: Formed by some of the same musicians of Irish Stout, this group performs with five-part harmonies and traditional instruments.


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The Los Angeles Lakers' season is in jeopardy unless some changes are made very soon.
They have not been getting the job done, possessing one of the worst road records in the league and currently ranking seventh in the West as they prepare to match up against the red-hot Boston Celtics tonight, who have won nine out of their last 10.
L.A.'s current roster is not capable of winning a championship, despite what Lakers fans still believe in their heart.
Kobe Bryant cannot do it all, and when he tries to, the Lakers fail.
Here are a few players who could help turn the Lakers' season around before it's too late.


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We've got you covered with an exclusive invite to an event celebrating Fashion's Night Out on September 8th. You won't want to miss out on rubbing elbows with denim veterans at Earnest Sewn. They will be offering 25% off at their Malibu Store in CA, and SL cocktails and music at their Meatpacking store in NYC. Make sure you RSVP.
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We wanted to give you a little sneak peak of the latest Divine Rights of Denim and Forever 21 collaboration featuring the Twilight Saga's Christian Serratos. She will be the new face of the collection that is set to launch on September 8th during Fashion Night Out. The big launch will take place at Forever 21's Times Square location in New York City and will include a special appearance by Christian herself. The new collection features denim with a variety of cuts, colors and finishes all at amazing low prices (you can check out our blog editors review for an idea).
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One of the most important things to ask about is a trainer's credentials. Your trainer should have a reputable certification and preferably, a degree in the exercise/fitness field. Here are a few websites of reputable certification bodies that allow you to search for trainers in your area:
Your trainer should have a current CPR and First Aid certification as well. Don't be afraid to ask to see a copy of all of their certification cards to make sure they are current.
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Remember that you are hiring this person to work for you. Treat your first meeting like a job interview. Don't be afraid to ask them questions about their training philosophy, what specific things they will do to help you reach your goals, and how they think they can be of service to you. Here are some questions to get you started:
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For most of its history the Super Bowl halftime show was meant to be no more ambitious than marching bands paying tributes to towns the game happened to land. In other words, a good time to go buy some snacks and hit the restroom for the fans in the stands.
Typical was Super Bowl XXIV in 1990 which taking place at Louisiana's Superdome mixed a salute to New Orleans with a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Peanuts. Instead of the risk of Janet Jackson having a wardrobe malfunction or MIA giving the world an obscene gesture, audiences enjoyed marching band renditions of "Waiting for The Robert E. Lee" and "Here Comes the Showboat."
The next year New Kids On the Block were added to the entertainment and the idea that the halftime show should offer an entertainment spectacular unrelated to the actual game was born. This year Bruno Mars and Red Hot Chili Peppers are bringing the songs. PennLive has taken the time to watch all of the past decades of haftime shows and here are our picks for the top 5.
5. Michael Jackson in 1993. By 1993 Jackson's best work was behind him and years of horrors were in his future. But this was the performance that institutionalized the halftime show as an entertainment spectacular. And, some of this is great. In fact, everything is great ("Billie Jean," and even "Black or white") as long as you stop watching when the children show up for "We are the world" followed by the even worse "Heal the world."
4. Diana Ross 1996. Despite being years past her hit-making heyday, Diana Ross was still a diva who believed to her toes that her presence on any stage was more significant than some football game. Her voice was always more wispy than powerful (Gladys Knight does a viscous parody), but Ross' singing has distinctiveness that was fully present this night. What captures happiness better than the best of her Motown hits?
3. Chaka Khan, Gloria Estefan, Stevie Wonder and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 1999. The stars in this night were Stevie Wonder and Gloria Estefan. "They can feel it all over" as the man put it on "Sir Duke." These are professional entertainers who know how to make a spectacle in a stadium into the world's greatest lounge party.
2. Prince 2007. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered together to get through this thing called life." So, it begins: one of the great live performers of all time was a perfect choice for the big game. Too bad he isn't on tap to play every year. At the time there were rumors about Prince facing medical issues and needing hip replacement all of which ended based on this fantastic performance. There is not a moment wasted on stage as hit transits into hit including a great "Proud Marry" cover. All students of the instrument into eternity should study prince's guitar playing on this night. If only the Artist could still be so focused in the studio.
1. U2 2002. This performance still causes tears. The horror of September 11, 2001 was still fresh as were the ruins in New York, Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon. Playing the ultimate American event as a foreign band might have had some risks on this occasion. But especially coming from Ireland, U2 was a band whose members grasped the emotional devastation of terrorism. That night U2 offered up one of the great performances of their career and certainly the highlight of any halftime show before or since. From Bono's desperately challenged optimism reduced to shouting himself hoarse on "Beautiful Day," to the list of victims billowing up behind the band, to Bono's reveal of an American flag inside his jacket touching his heart at the end--this is how music can matter and mean on the deepest level.