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Hawthorne's City Council majority ignored pleas from two members who objected to permanently hiring the interim city attorney this week.
The council approved, on a 3-2 vote Tuesday, a new contract for Kunle Aderonmu, who replaced former City Attorney Russ Miyahira in a surprise move by the council majority in August. Aderonmu will be paid $180,000 a year, along with car and travel expenses as well as benefits.
Miyahira had served as assistant city attorney for 14 years, acting city attorney for nearly two years and city attorney for a year, but the three-member majority abruptly removed him from the position without explanation on Aug. 14. Aderonmu was introduced as his replacement without an explanation about why or how he was chosen for the job.
The two minority council members balked at the seemingly back-door decisions.
"Not only did the city select a city manager who had no previous experience as a city manager, but we also ended up with a city attorney who didn't have any experience as a city attorney," Councilwoman Olivia Valentine said.
In October, the council majority hired Mike Goodson to be the city's top administrator. He retired as the city's planning director in 2004. Goodson was chosen over two other top candidates with experience as city managers.
Valentine and Councilman Alex Vargas - the council's voting minority - also opposed that decision, arguing that the hiring process was unfair and that Goodson was chosen because he is friendly with Mayor Danny Juarez.
Aderonmu "didn't submit an employment application, he didn't get a background check, he wasn't interviewed by the City Council" before he was hired, Valentine said. "The interim city attorney apparently happened to know the mayor. But when he was asked how he heard about the position and came to be selected, (Aderonmu) said such information is protected by attorney-client privilege. Excuse me, but as a City Council member, I am part of that privilege."
Vargas and Valentine requested documents from the outside law firm of Aleshire & Wynder, whose attorneys worked with Juarez to prepare the hiring of Goodson and Aderonmu before the decisions were made known to the rest of the City Council. They requested:
All assignments the firm was directed to perform by Juarez and whether the city manager or the city attorney was informed.
The dates that Juarez and the firm met or spoke to discuss the termination of the former city attorney, and whether Aderonmu was present.
Ethical implications of accepting legal2 assignments from Juarez rather than the entire City Council.
They also asked for all emails, documents and invoices between the firm and Juarez, and for an explanation of how Aderonmu came to be chosen by the mayor to be city attorney, among other things.
"Is there a quid pro quo situation between the City Council majority and the city attorney?" Vargas asked. "We need to know what was going on between (outside attorneys) and the mayor when they met secretly behind the scenes to fire Mr. Miyahira.
"As a council member, the mayor isn't entitled to keep his colleagues in the dark."
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Elaine Lutz of Michigan-based Living Essentials LLC, the manufacturer of the shots, said 5-Hour Energy is a "compact-sized energy shot intended for busy adults -- it is not an energy drink, nor marketed as a beverage." She added that the company is not aware of any deaths proven to have been caused by their product. The 2-fl.oz. shots were introduced in 2004.
The FDA does not regulate caffeinated drinks or supplements, but it can take action if they are proven to do harm. Makers of caffeinated alcoholic drinks took those products off the market in 2010 after the agency sent the companies warning letters stating that combinations of caffeine and alcohol were a public health concern, leading to alcohol poisoning, car accidents and assaults.
Democratic Sens. Richard Durbin (Illinois) and Richard Blumenthal (Connecticut) complained about the lack of FDA oversight of energy drinks last week. "For God's sake, these are on sale to kids throughout America," Durbin said on the Senate floor.

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A Challenge: Come Up With Ten. ^^ Something I think will help.
Posted 28 May 2008 - 02:52 PM
And It got me to thinking, why should I ask someone else, when I should be able to come up with these things by myself?
So I propose a challenge.
I want you to post here TEN things you think are amazing about you, or that make you special.
Really think about it.
Because I bet all of us are a lot more amazing then we give ourselves credit for.
and if you see someone else's post, and you feel like you have something to add, then do it.
Maybe they don't realize that there's something special about them other people see!
Just an idea.
Go at it.
Posted 28 May 2008 - 03:01 PM
oh boy....can I do it?
8.advice giving
9. Determined beyond belief. lol
10. Always aspiring for my goals.
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Posted 28 May 2008 - 03:20 PM
2. i'm random
3. i have the gut to wear a fur mini skirt
4. i have a daughter
5. i'm super good at fighter games
6. i can fix a cell phone in minutes
7. i can snap my toes
8. i like mac and cheese with ketchup
9. i'm married
10. i'm greatness
Posted 28 May 2008 - 03:27 PM
2. Im pretty fricking rad at the flute, piccolo, and guitar.
3. I'm a pretty decent writer, and I have the nerve to write how I feel.
4. My eyes are gorgeous.
5. My toes are pretty adorable, when I take the time to paint them.
6. I'm really sweet and outgoing.
7. I'm a hella fast typist.
8. I could kill you if you crossed me with my bow and arrow.
9. I stick up for my friends, my siblings, and people I care about.
10. I'm a lot stronger then I think I am.
That was hard xD
Posted 28 May 2008 - 03:45 PM
but can you play jazz flute???
Posted 28 May 2008 - 05:39 PM
indeed I can.
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Posted 28 May 2008 - 11:25 PM
3)People say I'm special
8)I loose things at the right time
(6 Rock Band game
I)Sing all voices of Ave Q
V)Quick change channel
g)post here
2)drives outside the box
7)does many things
2+2)can be known but does not know
If you can read this you get a pat on the back.
I drank GOD and it is good!!!
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Posted 29 May 2008 - 01:27 AM
2. I know who I am.
3. I still hope there are parts of me and other things that I don't know of yet.
4. I'm an explorer.
5. I'm a fighter.
6. I'm a secondary character trying to become the main character.
7. I'm a comedian.
8. I'm a wisher.
9. I'm a lonely, friendly, but happy go lucky guy.
10. I can make a 100+ things i'm proud about myself.
Posted 29 May 2008 - 01:31 PM
2 - I am the TRUE America's next top model
3 - uh....I am funny
4 - I can write
5 - I'm going to college
6 - I know the number 6
7 - I know the number 7
8 - I know the number 8
9 - I know the number 9
10 - I managed to make it to 10
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Posted 29 May 2008 - 02:30 PM
2- Eurasian (That's right, I'm part asian sexiness)
3- Really good at rhythm games (only with hand, not with feet)
4- High acholol tolerance (not really proud of, but whatever)
5- Dances, even though I suck
6- Can cook most basic meals (yay for not being guy lazy)
7- Love of all things fuzzy and cute
8- Has identical twin brother (I am the evil twin)
9- Can down a box of freezy pops in a night
10- AWESOME AT CRANE GAMES (depends on the machine, but still....)
Oh, yes, and for every guy out there, do not forget you inherently have the guy curve. That is, when playing a video game for the first time against your friends who own and have constantly played it (especially against girls), you are genetically predisposed to start kicking butt after about round 3. (I have done this myself so I know it's true.)
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Posted 29 May 2008 - 02:48 PM
Kasin, on May 28 2008, 06:42 PM, said:
I second the youtube. What genre do you play in guitar? I picked up the guitar but still not good at it. I used to play trumpet though just havnt played in years. Used to be pretty good.
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Posted 29 May 2008 - 08:50 PM
2. I may be THE biggest Witch Hunter Robin fan on this earth.
3. I'm successfully dealing with my depression, even after a suicide attempt in ninth grade. I was fortunate enough to continue living and...
4. ....graduate high school with honors.
5. I was able to fulfill a life's dream early and go to Japan the summer before my senior year.
6. I have three nephews and one niece, all of whom call me their favorite aunt.
7. People often say I'm very mature for my age.
8. I meditate as part of my daily life. Actually, I have a lot of random knowledge about supernatural things.
9. Many people come to me with their secrets, knowing I'll always keep them and won't blab.
10. I'm one of the few people on Earth who can actually claim that they've meditated on Mount Fuji--AND can prove it.
That was actually easier than I thought it'd be. You're right, rini, I feel SO much better!
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Posted 29 May 2008 - 10:02 PM
2. I am super loyal and therefore good with secrets
3. I am always positive
4. I am constantly shooting for more than myself
5. I am open-minded
6. I value and seek knowledge and...
7. encourage others to do the same
8. I am hard working despite being lazy
9. I have really cool hair
10. I am actively studying two different languages
This was harder than I initially thought it would be.
Posted 29 May 2008 - 10:12 PM
2. I do well in school
3. I can bowl pretty well
4. I can make others laugh
5. Im a good listener
6. I can keep a secret...well except for once, but I didnt mean to
7. I dont judge others instantly
8. I can write stories/poems that are pretty good sometimes
9. Im not a bully
10. I'm a calm person in hectic situations
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I am the Forum Llama...Beware my cute and fuzzy exterior
Posted 30 May 2008 - 06:30 AM
See, told y'all.
Posted 30 May 2008 - 06:45 AM
1.I am awesome.
2.I am awesome.
3.I am awesome.
4.I have great taste in everything
5.I can win any argument, even if I am wrong.
6.The women love me.
7.The men love me.
8.I am creative.
9.I am awesome.
10.I am sexy. I mean, completely sexy, I mean, if there were two of me right now, at the same time, at the same place, even if I was in two places, the world would explode from all the sexiness.
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"Captain America pulled off a No U in Civil War"
"No he di-Captain America pulled off a No U in Civil War...wow..."
Posted 30 May 2008 - 06:46 AM
That made me smile.
Posted 30 May 2008 - 06:49 AM
Also, hello.
"Captain America pulled off a No U in Civil War"
"No he di-Captain America pulled off a No U in Civil War...wow..."
Posted 30 May 2008 - 07:00 AM
well if you have more, go on right ahead.
Edit to my ten:
11.) I keep my promises.
Posted 30 May 2008 - 07:25 AM
12.I can air guitar like Valhallen.
13.I have great refrences.(see 12.)
14.I am awesome at making models.
15.I can be a geek, nerd, musician, model, and raver all at once, but choose to be lazy.
16.I can do anything.
17.I can get anything.
18.I pierced the heavens and kept going.
19.I am an awesome editor.
20.I created the art of flirting.
21.I won the belt.(How I Met Your Mother reference)
22.I can get you anything.
23.I know my way with a computer.
26.I keep in great shape, for the fans of course.
27.I met Christian Bale and was complimented.(come on, you have to admit, that is awesome.)
28.I am ending here because I like this number.
"Captain America pulled off a No U in Civil War"
"No he di-Captain America pulled off a No U in Civil War...wow..."
Posted 30 May 2008 - 07:28 AM
- I'm cute.
- I'm quite brilliant.
- People like me even when I can't figure out WHY ?
- There is only ONE of me in the entire world!
- I can make a killer peach cobbler that is so good it has actually been used as a unit of trade!
- I know things that I don't even realize I know, or even how I came to learn them.
- I'm quite tasty. Absolutely delicious, even...
- I make things!
- I realize my dreams.
- Pie is good too.
- I have a godly metabolism which keeps me sexy with my abs of steel (although I do NOTHING!!)!
- I look cute with stuff on my head--cosplay ears, hats, a flower, a duck...
- I have the almighty power of proper grammar and flawless spelling! I can spell "definitely", too!
- I haz Pocky.
- Nobody has realized that I am indeed pure evil. Even if they have an inkling, they don't believe it because I'm cute and have dimples.
- I help people, and I like to help.
- I'm a good listener (although I'm better at it in person).
- I can write with my feet!
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Posted 30 May 2008 - 08:20 AM
11. I haz an ironclad will to get strong (physically with a tad bit mental)
12. I'm unique in the fact I listen to game music exclusively.
13. I'm call Dr. Phil cuz I always help people.
14. I can be funny when I don't try to hard.
Hey, I think we should add things we could improve on to equal things out.
I'll start. Well in a bit.
1.I have a confidence issue. I have alot then high school, but not where an average person should be.
2.I think about things WAY TOO MUCH, which causes me to get depressed often.
3.If people that I know and talk to, if they don't talk to me in a while, I automatically think they hate me, or it's something I did. (I think that is my worse negitive trait. I'm trying my hardest to fix this.)
4. I can be annoying at times. I had many people tell me that, and people tell me that other people have said that. (I'm fixing this too. I think I know the reason ppl say this...)
hope ppl will share their traits too.
It's always good to know your bad, cuz it can be fixed, it may even get fixed with help from others.
This post has been edited by XenoBlade: 30 May 2008 - 08:42 AM
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Posted 30 May 2008 - 08:49 AM
CrimsonAnime, on May 29 2008, 02:31 PM, said:
2 - I am the TRUE America's next top model
3 - uh....I am funny
4 - I can write
5 - I'm going to college
6 - I know the number 6
7 - I know the number 7
8 - I know the number 8
9 - I know the number 9
10 - I managed to make it to 10
You're also awesome at cosplaying and taking pictures and responding on forums and being awesome at being yourself and glomping and so much more!
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Posted 31 May 2008 - 12:51 AM
1. Have an awesome personality when Im not shy or nervous
2. I am told that I have gorgeous eyes
3. Love people and helping people out. Cant leave a person that is in trouble.
4. When I am passionate about something I go for it and talk about it like crazy.
5. Good listener and dont judge people
6. Open minded
this is hard and i bet I am going to forget something
7. Love inspirational stuff like seeking new knowledge and just plain learning new things
8. Try to better myself
9. Love any and all forms of art
10.Pretty funny at times.
Stuff to work on. Easy like the saying goes the worst critic is yourself.
1. I need to be ALOT more confident and when I usually am my true side shows.
2. Way too shy and nervous
3. Critizes myself too much sometimes but currently working on that.
4. Sometimes dont take the initiative when I should which kind of ties in with the confidence issue.
5. Need to build my self esteem up a little
Came a far way but I am better at these then I used to be. Still loads of improvements can be done. Also want to become a lot more fit then I am now.
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Posted 31 May 2008 - 09:38 AM
My best friend Anna and I have been trying to figure out how to sex him up FOREVER!
12. Im pretty
Posted 02 June 2008 - 01:07 AM
9. Im Awesome
8. Im Awesome
7. Im Awesome
6. Im Awesome
5. Im Awesome
4. Im Awesome
3. Im Awesome
2. Im Awesome
and the number 1 thing about me
Im Awesome
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Posted 02 June 2008 - 02:57 AM
Faithful Jello, on Jun 2 2008, 12:07 AM, said:
9. Im Awesome
8. Im Awesome
7. Im Awesome
6. Im Awesome
5. Im Awesome
4. Im Awesome
3. Im Awesome
2. Im Awesome
and the number 1 thing about me
Im Awesome
Dude, you totally forgot to point out that you're awesome! SO I guess I'll have to add it for you:
11: She's Awesome
Hrm ... 10 things? I can think of a few things but I dunno if I have 10 things. Lol perhaps my fiance can think of them for me (easier then I could!).
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By Aaron Lommers Herald writer
First round: Lake Stevens at Jackson, Kamiak at Mount Vernon, Monroe at Edmonds-Woodway, Mariner at Arlington, all Tuesday night, 7 p.m.
Semifinals: Friday, 6 p.m. at Glacier Peak H.S.
Championship: Feb. 15, 8 p.m. at Glacier Peak H.S.
Advancing: Top two advance to regionals; third place to play-in game against Kingco No. 3.
Big storylines: This is a tournament with a clear cut favorite in Jackson, but Arlington isn't far behind. Both teams dominated their respective divisions during the regular season and were never really in danger of being anything but No. 1 seeds.
The question in this tournament is if one of the teams can step up and compete with the teams at the top. Edmonds-Woodway might have the best chance. The Warriors came on late in the season and finished second in the Wesco South. After the Timberwolves and Eagles, the Warriors appear to be the best team. Kamiak is one of the more fun teams to watch in the tournament because of its ability to score so many points, but it remains to be seen if the Knights can put it together and defeat a team the caliber of Jackson or Arlington.
Favorite: Jackson. This goes without saying. The Timberwolves finished the regular season undefeated with a 20-0 record and were rarely challenged. If Jackson gets to the championship they would most likely face Arlington or Edmonds-Woodway. The Eagles have been the best team in the Wesco North since the beginning of the season, but lost their only meeting this season with the Timberwolves. The Warriors are 0-2 against Jackson, but both games were decided by four points or less.
Dark horse: Edmonds-Woodway. The Warriors are a team that struggled to close games for most of the season. In both losses to Jackson the Warriors had a chance to win. They also had a fourth-quarter lead against Issaquah in the Bothell holiday tournament, but came up short again. Last week, the Warriors reversed the trend. They defeated the Kamiak 76-64 in overtime in a game that all but clinched the second seed in the Wesco South.
Matchup we want to see: Jackson vs. Edmonds-Woodway. The only way these teams can meet in the winner's bracket would be in the district championship game. It was a toss up between Jackson and Arlington or Jackson and Edmonds-Woodway to be the best potential game in this tournament and I went with the Warriors because Jackson and E-W have already played two very close games this season.
Key players: Jason Todd (Jackson), Dan Kingma (Jackson), Brian Zehr (Jackson), Imaan Vicente (Kamiak), Jason Smarr (Edmonds-Woodway), Devin Joseph (Edmonds-Woodway), Travis Bakken (Edmonds-Woodway), Terry Dawn (Arlington), Noah Jones (Arlington), Bayek Tutlam (Mariner), Devin Stoen (Lake Stevens), Dakota Tomson (Lake Stevens), Nicota Stevenson (Monroe), Casey Leek (Mount Vernon).
Picks: 1. Jackson, 2. Edmonds-Woodway, 3. Arlington


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The RubberDucks on Saturday introduced a new item to its "Extreme Foods" menu, the "Return Of the King Burger," in honor of LeBron James' return to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Northeast Ohio.
The burger has a four-ounce patty and is topped with Boursin cheese, a king crab meat blend and wine and gold slaw.
"We're excited to have another great addition to our 'Extreme Foods' lineup," Akron RubberDucks General Manager Jim Pfander said. "Our food and beverage director Brian Manning spent a long time putting together the perfect ingredients to welcome the 'King' back to Akron."
The "Extreme Menu" item will sell for $8.50 and is available at Taters concession stand located behind home plate.To read more or comment...
Here is part of news release from the RubberDucks about the sellout tonight at Canal Park.
The Akron RubberDucks announced this afternoon that tickets are no longer available for tonight's game scheduled for 7:05 p.m. vs. Erie SeaWolves. They also said limited ticket are availability for Saturday's doubleheader scheduled to start at 5:05 p.m. at Canal Park.
Saturday's doubleheader is two seven-inning games against the SeaWolves. Gates will open at 4 p.m., with the Jake Taylor BobbleKnees giveaway handed out to the first 1,000 fans in attendance, sponsored by the Akron-Canton Airport. There will also be Indians silent auction featuring jerseys from 2014 MLB All-Star Michael Brantley, Michael Bourn, Lonnie Chisenhall, Jason Kipnis, and Corey Kluber. The first game is set to begin at 5:05 p.m. with the second beginning half an hour after the first game. A fireworks show will follow the second game set to music of JourneyTo read more or comment...
Here is a news release from the Akron RubberDucks concerning their home games this weekend at Canal Park.
The Akron RubberDucks announced today that there are limited tickets remaining for Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19.
Friday's 7:05 p.m. game against the Erie SeaWolves will include a world record attempt for the largest game of "Duck, Duck, Goose," as well as the Greater Akron Baseball Hall of Fame Recognition and post-game fireworks set to some of Dave Matthews Band's iconic songs.
Saturday's game is a doubleheader against the Erie SeaWolves. Gates will open at 4:00pm, with the Jake Taylor BobbleKnees giveaway handed out to the first 1,000 fans in attendance, sponsored by the Akron-Canton Airport. The first game is set to begin at 5:05 p.m. with the second beginning half an hour after the conclusion of the first. A fireworks show will follow the game and will be set to music by Journey.To read more or comment...


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You can avoid common emergency relief scams by following these tips:
Be sure you are contributing to a legitimate organization. All charities that solicit for donations in Oregon must register with the Attorney General's Office. Search the Department's online database or call 971-673-1880 to confirm that a charity is registered before you give. You can also visit www.guidestar.org or www.charitynavigator.org, to get detailed information about charities and their finances. Only give to established charities. Creating an efficient and effective charity overnight is nearly impossible. Make sure the charity was in existence before the disaster occurred. Do not respond to email requests from supposed disaster victims. Unless you know someone in the affected area, these requests are almost always scams. Also, be wary of donation requests or videos posted on social media sites by alleged victims. Never give out personal information via phone, text or email. Legitimate charities will be pleased to receive a contribution by check or other secure form of payment and will never request your bank account number or social security number. Learn more about protecting sensitive information. Beware of requests for fast money. If you are unfamiliar with the charity, always ask for written materials and do your research before you give. No legitimate organization will insist that you donate immediately. Never send contributions by wire or overnight parcel pick-up service - these are signs of a scam. Look out for mysterious phone charges. If you make a donation by sending a text message, your donation will appear on your phone bill. Texting your donation to a legitimate organization is a perfectly acceptable way to help those in need. However, if strange charges other than your donation appear on your bill you may be the victim of a scam. Make sure you understand your phone bill and the signs of "cramming."
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So what's the prize? Four lucky winners will get Discover Your Roots Kits, which include a bookazine for genealogy beginners, a Family Tree University course, a subscription to Family Tree Magazine, our State Research Guides CD and the Family Tree Pocket Reference eBook—a $205 value!
You can enter each week in February, by doing one or both of the following things:
We'll pick a winner each Monday and post their name here and on Facebook.
With all the anticipation of the first ever RootsTech
conference, it's hard to believe it's already come and gone. Here are some highlights from
this year's conference that I hope inspire you to attend next year. (Block out
February 2-4, 2012 on your calendar!)
Microfilm Distribution:
As a member of the media, I had the rare opportunity to see how hundreds of
thousands of microfilm rolls make their way around the world each year. The Family History Library distribution center is
the size of 19 football fields and stores 725,000 film copies, each copy averaging
100 feet in length. Films
are stored in huge automated shelving systems holding trays of film that are
tracked and accessed by computer. Even though there is a goal to digitize all microfilms held by the
FHL, there will always be a need for microfilm distribution because of copyright restrictions.
Inside the microfilm distribution center at the Family History Library.
Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner: One of the winners at this year's conference was the Flip-Pal Mobile
Scanner. Many a happy genealogist
clutched their new portable workhorse, and those that didn't already have one were muttering
quietly that they really needed one. Having acquired a Flip-Pal scanner myself not long
ago, I can say that the buzz was warranted. Look for the Family Tree Magazine review of the Flip-Pal scanner in our May issue, on newsstands March 8.
The Media Center: I felt a bit like Maxwell Smart
in the Cone of Silence from "Get Smart," as I conducted interviews in the glass cubicles at
the center of the exhibit hall. The cubicles weren't sound proof, but they provided a convenient place to record
audio and video while still capturing the ambiance of the place. One of my first interviews was with
Patricia Van Skaik of the Cincinnati Public Library, who won the Most
Distinguished Presenter award for her Saturday presentations. The media center was a stroke of genius
on the part of the organizers. It
gave podcasters and bloggers the room and tools we needed to get the word out.
Lisa interviewing Patricia Van Skaik in the media center.
Interviews: Curt
Witcher, manager of the genealogy deptartment at the Allen County Public Library in
Fort Wayne, Ind., also sat down with me for an in depth interview. He
sees technology converging with genealogy, and his keynote address was quite a hit from sounds of
between-session banter. Watch our conversation below:
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Virtual Presentations Roundtable: I wrapped up the whirlwind three-day conference
as a panelist in the Virtual Presentations Roundtable. Thomas MacEntee pulled together a panel of experienced webinar
presenters, including editor of Family Tree Magazine Allison Stacy,
Photo Detective Maureen Taylor, DearMYRTLE, Geoff Rasmussen
and Marian Pierre-Louis. Not only
did we provide tips on how societies can hold their own virtual presentations,
but the session itself was a virtual webinar. And to top it off, the RootsTech folks streamed the session
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LONG BEACH - Cabrillo High School art teacher Karena Massengil hasn't had a raise in four years, and this year her classroom size ballooned to 40 students. So when she heard of the school district's plan to cut health care benefits, Massengil said she was furious.
"We're working just as hard as ever and still we're seeing more cuts," she said. "Students and teachers are no longer a priority for the district."
Holding signs that read "Health Care Cuts Bleed Great Teachers" and "Health Cuts Never Heal," hundreds of teachers rallied Tuesday outside of the Long Beach Unified School District's Board of Education meeting in protest of a proposal to cut health care benefits for teachers, nurses and librarians. The board wasn't scheduled to discuss the proposal at the meeting.
The rising cost of employee health care has become a source of contention in districts across California as schools face millions of dollars in state funding cuts.
The LBUSD and its teachers union, the Teachers Association of Long Beach, have been in contract negotiations for nearly two years but have hit a stalemate on health benefits.
LBUSD spokesman Chris Eftychiou said the state's third-largest school district has cut more than $300 million from its operating budget since 2008 and could face an additional $35 million loss in annual funding if the Proposition 30 tax hike fails Nov. 6. In an effort to save funds, the district has bumped up classroom sizes and laid off more than 1,000 employees in recent years.
Eftychiou said the district needs to find a long-term solution to balance its growing health care costs.
"We're seeing the costs for health care benefits continue to escalate at a rapid rate while our revenues are declining," he said. "This isn't just in Long Beach, this is a statewide and national problem."
LBUSD teachers pay no monthly premiums on their health insurance. Eftychiou said the district pays up to $21,862 a year in health benefits for a teacher under the most expensive family plan.
The school district has proposed a maximum employer contribution cap for medical, dental and vision insurance premiums, setting the district's contribution at no more than 95 percent of the 2012 premium costs of the most expensive plans. The change would go into effect Jan. 1.
TALB representatives said the plan doesn't save the district any additional money in the long run as health costs are expected to keep rising.
The new plan could cost some members hundreds of dollars each month and would put a tremendous burden on families, said TALB President Virginia Torres, adding that morale for teachers is at an all-time low.
"We've increased class sizes, seen hundreds of teachers laid off, we've tried pay cuts and five-day furloughs," she said. "We've compromised over the years and we're still willing to do more, but the district is refusing to compromise."
As the school board held its meeting, hundreds of teachers rallied outside, chanting phrases such as, "Health care cuts never heal, so LBUSD let's make a deal," and "TALB is here and we will stay, bargain fairly and make our day."
Gina Bonetati, a fifth-grade teacher at Prisk Elementary, said heath care is a vital issue for teachers.
"It's upsetting to hear that they want to place a cap on our health care benefits, because health care is so important," she said. "Kids come to school sick and we have to stay healthy, and to stay healthy we need a good system."
Speaking before the board, Torres said the district is sitting on millions in reserves while claiming to be on the brink of financial insolvency. TALB members, she said, have offered to make changes in their health care that would result in $2 million in annual savings, but the district has shown no interest in the deal.
Eftychiou said the LBUSD has reserves that were built in part from one-time federal stimulus funds, but the district is concerned for its future fiscal stability. According to district officials, LBUSD's unrestricted fund balance, after paying all expenses, is $94.2 million. The district's total general fund expenditures for the current year is $680 million.
"We're projected to have a negative cash balance within two to three years at the rate we're spending," he said, adding that the district spends $50 million in pay roll and health benefits each month. "We're not magically immune from the budget pressures threatening school districts up and down this state."
The two sides reached impasse earlier this year and are now in the fact-finding stage of bargaining. Results from the fact-finding report are expected to be released any day, after which the district has 10 days to reach an agreement with TALB or release the fact-finding report to the public.
While teachers hope to reach an agreement, Torres said the 3,500-member TALB could plan to strike if the school district refuses to compromise.
"We hope the school board takes another look at this issue and does the right thing for teachers, nurses and librarians," she said.
Ron Bennett, president of School Services of California, a school district consultancy firm that aids administrators in collective bargaining, mediation and other issues, said more school districts are moving to place caps on employee health benefits as health care costs rise.
Bennett, a former deputy superintendent for the LBUSD, said his firm has assisted more than 90 school districts this year in collective bargaining. Well over half are facing disputes over health benefits.
Bennett said teachers in California were traditionally paid lower salaries in exchange for excellent health benefits, but salaries have grown over the years along with the cost of benefits. The average cost to a school district for employee health benefits has increase by about 8 percent each year, he said.
"Teacher salaries have become very competitive, California is among the top three in the nation, and yet we still have high-cost benefit plans," he said. "Benefits have not evolved as the salaries have gone up."
Bennett said teachers' unions and school districts are both facing tough choices.
"So many districts are to the point where they need to cut benefits, but if you look at it from a teacher's point of view, they're under a lot of pressure. They haven't had raises in years, they're seeing furlough days and layoffs and now they're losing benefits," he said.
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[Rep. Bishop, R-UT]: In 1996, Congress insisted upon a charter school program in DC. You will hear from both sides of the aisle recognition of the great value that that program has, and justifiably so. There is a waiting list in DC for those charter schools. This bill increases the percentage of funding going to charter schools in the District. In 2003, an Opportunity Scholarship was instituted, at the insistence of Congress. Again, there was a waiting list of people wanting the opportunity; disadvantaged kids who wanted the opportunity that this scholarship afforded them. There were 216 kids at the time scheduled to enter the program who were not allowed; the bill remedies that.
Opponent's Argument for voting No:
[Rep. Hastings, D-FL]: In the last 41 years voters have rejected private school vouchers every time they have been proposed. In 1981, 89% of the people in a referendum in DC voted against vouchers. So how dare we come here to tell these people that we are going to thrust upon them something they don't want without a single public official in this community being consulted. Congress' oversight of the District is not an excuse for political pandering to the Republicans' special interest of the day du jour.
Proponent's argument to vote Yes: Rep. BETSY MARKEY (D, CO-4): This legislation will improve the learning environment for our children, reduce energy costs and create new jobs across the country. Green schools not only save school districts money but also teach the importance of sustainable living to children at a young age.
Opponent's argument to vote No: Rep. GLENN THOMPSON (R, PA-5): We all know our Nation is drowning in a sea of red ink. The bill we're debating today would add an estimated $40 billion in new spending. And despite the majority's hollow promises of fiscal responsibility, there's nothing in the legislation to offset this hefty price tag with spending reductions elsewhere. This is just more of the same borrow and spend, spend and borrow policy that we've seen under this majority and this administration.
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**** IF YOU HAVE TO ASK ABOUT HOW TO INSTALL/USE UBUNTU OR BACKTRACK--You should not be using it. Backtrack, while fun, is for pentesting, and there's this really cool thing under your System options that I believe almost everyone has, and if you don't have it you can DL it from the software center, called your 'Update Manager', in one form or another. And at the top of that awesome little thing, is your Ubuntu upgrade. If you can't use BT, then I suggest you hurry up and press that button. Quickly. And--For the record: BT5 R3 is IS FOR PENTESTING, which means it is NOT for daily use the way Ubuntu is meant and designed for. It was built based on the platform that has allowed all of us to gratefully carry on our work in the most effective and silent way possible. That's why there's no BT based on an updated version of Ubuntu, and it DOES support 'new' tools--just not the 'tools' you want it to support.****
I refuse to further spend time on this issue, although I have to admit to myself that when I saw the Ubuntu 12.04.1 upgrade I kinda stared at it in puzzlement for a moment, as I had just myself finished working out some bugs upgrading BT5R3. I just kinda had to shake my head for a moment and laugh and vow that BT would never trick me again, lollers


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There is something exciting about two of the country's finest teams going head to head.
They are the games that generate the biggest atmosphere, the fiercest rivalries and create the most memories.
But who says that these kinds of clashes should just be limited to teams that play the same code of rugby?
If any team would be willing to take a chance, you would put your money on it being Saracens.
The proposed opposition, well that would be no other than Rugby League powerhouses, Wigan Warriors.
After all you wouldn't expect Sarries to do things by halves would you?
The possibility of a cross code game is just the latest part in what is becoming a strong relationship between the clubs, one that became an official partnership in November last year.
There is a strong northern feel to Sarries in more recent times, especially in the back line with Chris Ashton, Joel Tomkins and Owen Farrell, all starting out their rugby lives at the Warriors.
However this deal is about more than just the players.
The idea behind this partnership was to share resources and knowledge between coaching teams and academies as well as the potential for the two clubs to loan players to each other.
So how would this cross code game work?
Put very simply it would be a 13-aside game that mixes elements of both codes, playing league rules in your own half and union in the opposition's.
This obvious complexity and chance of confusion is just one of the problems a game like this would face.
Firstly, there is the logistics of staging a cross code match, such as where and when the game would take place.
With the union season running from September until May and league from February to October, there isn't much time available to host such a game, with preferences seemingly being in either January or August.
Then there is also the possibility of injuries. After all this game would be a friendly - would either team want to risk star players in the name of a showcase game?
There could also be issues with the way the game is perceived. When Wigan Fullback Sam Tomkins, younger brother of Joel, took to the field for the Barbarians against Australia last year, much was made of the fact it was a "job interview for a union club".
I personally don't feel this will be an issue - if a player would like to swap codes, or even teams for that matter, one game wouldn't make a lot of difference.
It is about giving players new experiences not job hunting.
Enough of the negatives surrounding a game of this nature, I for one would love to see a game like this taking place.
Wigan are an incredible club to watch with serious amounts of talent throughout.
A cross code match would provide some unforgettable head to heads, with the battle at fullback between Alex Goode and Sam Tomkins probably being the pick of the bunch.
A game like this would not just be a spectacle on the pitch however; it would be a game to remember for the fans as well.
Many of the issues that have been raised about the occasion were raised before the game against South Africa too and as someone who was in Wembley Stadium that night, I can safely say it was a night I won't forget in a hurry.
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Tokyo: US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday he would be prepared to reach out to Pyongyang urging it back to negotiations, as he vowed Washington would protect Japan from North Korea's threats.
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Kerry said Washington and Tokyo were searching for a peaceful resolution, something he described as "our biggest priority".
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The Asian leg of Kerry's 10-day tour has seen him move through Seoul and Beijing, with Washington keen to press home the need for a united front against Pyongyang's erratic and bellicose behaviour.
He found a sympathetic ear in Japan, where Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who will hold talks with Kerry on Monday, said Pyongyang had to realise it was harming itself by being "provocative".
There are fears any launch could come on Monday, the anniversary of the birth of the North's late founder Kim Il-Sung. The presence of Kerry in the region, ensuring maximum publicity, may also appeal to the regime.
"The government will do its utmost to protect the lives and safety of the Japanese people," Abe said Sunday.
"The international community has to be united and make North Korea realise that their provocative acts do not bring any benefit to North Korea," Abe said, according to national broadcaster NHK.
Kerry urged North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un to lead his country back to negotiations.
"The North has to understand and I believe must by now that its threats and provocations are only going to isolate it even further and impoverish its people even further," he said.
"Our choice is to negotiate, our choice is to move to the table and find a way to have peace, and I would hope that whatever fears or considerations the North has… that they would come to the table in a responsible way and negotiate."
During an intense day of diplomacy in Beijing on Saturday, Kerry warned Chinese leaders including President Xi Jinping that the stakes for global and regional security were high.
China is Pyongyang's sole major ally and backer, and is widely seen as the only country with leverage to influence its actions — although it is reluctant to risk destabilising the regime.
The top US diplomat hailed a joint commitment from Chinese and US leaders to work together to dial down the tensions.
"I think that what happened yesterday should not be underestimated and is not a small event in the context of life between China and North Korea," he said, adding China "made it very clear that we can't simply have a rhetorical policy".
"So the question is what steps do you take now so we are not simply repeating the cycle of the past years?
China's State Councillor Yang Jiechi, who is in charge of Beijing's foreign policy, said his nation "will work with other relevant parties including the United States to play a constructive role".
China is estimated to provide as much as 90 percent of its neighbour's energy imports, 80 percent of its consumer goods and 45 percent of its food, according to the US-based Council on Foreign Relations.
But analysts say it is wary of pushing too hard for fear of a regime collapse sending waves of hungry refugees flooding into China and ultimately leading to a reunified Korea allied with the United States right on its border.
Speaking to journalists later on Sunday, Kerry reiterated his belief that Beijing was a key player and indicated creative thinking was required.
"In the case of North Korea we've spent years in the same dynamic… I'm open personally to exploring other avenues, I particularly want to hear what the Chinese have to say.
"They may have a back channel… I'm not going to be stuck in the mud and an opportunity to actually get something done is flagrantly wasted, because of pre-determined stubbornness. I think you have to keep your mind open."


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U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz cordially greeted visitors to his Cottonwood Heights office Monday as they brought in a letter and a small cake to teach him a little lesson.
Maxine Haggerty, a retired librarian, gave Chaffetz precisely 23 percent of the cake to show that, nationally, women make 77 percent on the dollar compared with men.
Taken aback, Chaffetz said, "I'm not going to eat that!"
Another guest, Marti Weber, added that in Utah, women make 27 cents less per dollar.
"Not in my office," Chaffetz said. "Those aren't the rules here."
His top two employees in that office, the Utah Republican said, are women who've worked with him since his first campaign in 2008 for the 3rd District seat. His six guests were members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Utah. All but one are retired and, as they said, have time to campaign for equal pay for equal work.
Chaffetz and other members of Utah's congressional delegation voted against the 2012 Paycheck Fairness Act.
In April, the Republican-controlled House defeated an effort to bring the 2013 bill to the floor for a vote.
That version would have: imposed tougher penalties for employers who violate the act; prohibited bosses from retaliating against employees who share salary information with their co-workers; and required employers who make legitimate employment decisions based on "factors other than sex" to prove they are job-related and necessary to the business.
Getting an education equal to that of men helps women, Weber said, but isn't enough.
"In the first year, a woman is 7 percent behind a man" in pay, she said. "She's always behind, and that's because there aren't these protections to assure she can be guaranteed an equal wage."
Weber, who works for the federal Social Security Administration and is president of Utah's AAUW, said she knows "exactly what everybody is making. In private industry, a woman doesn't have the right to know what the men she's working with are making."
Meantime, about 40 percent of working women are single heads of households.
"Yes," Chaffetz said. "That's a growing issue."
The lag in pay is significant, Weber explained. "If a single woman's family is suffering, they may have to turn to society" for food stamps and other aid.
"If she was getting a fair wage," Weber said, "she might not have to rely on those systems."
Chaffetz seemed to agree.
"It's amazing in this day and age that this still happens," he said. "I hear stories, I've met people. It's intolerable."
Chaffetz also mentioned his own family: his wife, a 20-year-old son on an LDS Church mission and two daughters in public schools.
"You love your daughters as much as you love your son," Weber said. Why, she asked, shouldn't they make equal pay?
During the meeting, the AAUW women insisted that Chaffetz read their letter to him aloud.
"Then we know you've really read it," Haggerty said.
So he did, then told them he had to make a flight back to Washington, D.C. He promised to read the bill, HR 377, but true to his profession, made no other commitment.
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I spent 4 hours in the water Sunday and Monday morning I had yellow boogers the size of chiclets...
get SinuCleanse. Will help tons.
Yeah I dont know if I was the only one, but I could just tell the water was sick. Smelled kinda weird, tasted weird, and had a different feeling in my eyes. I'm actually surprised I didn't get an infection. Good luck, tighten that sh*t up before it gets too crazy!
I ALWAYS blow my nose during and after I surf. Bow your head and shake that dirty water out of your sinus and BLOW BABY!!!
nety pot!!!!
i was seriously skeeved out by the water on sunday. smelled like surfing in a porta-potty
Surfed Sunday, Monday AM and Monday afternoon. I'm feeling like I'm getting sick. Definitely some nasty run-off.
We had some green stuff in the water Sunday in OCMD. Just have to keep your mouth closed but also really rinse well afterward including your ears and nose. Could feel it the next day or so but worth those big, beautiful, clean waves from Irene. Hurricanes always dredge up gunk from the bottom. Be prepared and increase the foods that fight against it.
I HAVE ONE TOO!!!! I used about a gallon of water in my NetiPot and still had the most discusting green garbage coming out of my nose. I'm really scared to be the next Timmy Turner. (He got a staph brain infection from discusting water up his nose). The water was by far the nastiest water I've ever been in. Got to get a post nasty water routine, NetiPot, mouthwash, shower. Since doing this I haven't been as sick I as I have in the past.


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The reasons are simple, according to Marty Steves of Cabral Motors, 1145 W. Yosemite Ave.
The 2013 Ford Escape is a stylish and aerodynamic remake of what has long been a little workhorse SUV.
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - In the old days, prominent Seattle families such as the C.D. Stimsons used to escape the Big City, traveling over hill and dale to what felt to them like the far reaches of the Northwest wilderness. Today, Seattle families and visitors hop on the 405 Freeway and reach the same destination – Woodinville – in a matter of minutes.
BELLINGHAM., Wash. - Tucked in the far northwestern corner of the "lower 48" states, the Mt. Baker region is a spectacular place, sharing the extreme beauty of nearby British Columbia and offering relaxing getaways that are just as remote as remote can get.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo.- After nearly 50 years of living in the Rocky Mountains, I thought I knew how to enjoy the winter. I've gone skiing, skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, tobogganing, sleigh riding, dog-sledding and more.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - The Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial site in southern Poland registered 1.43 million visitors last year, a record number in its 65-year history as a place of Holocaust remembrance, officials said Friday.
BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) - The chief executive of one of the country's largest amusement park companies said Wednesday that with Americans staying closer to home since the economic downturn, "staycations" have boosted business at the parks, and he predicted the trend would continue even with the economy improving.
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors' CEO said Wednesday that he expects the company to steal sales from rivals in the U.S. this year as its new cars and trucks gain traction with customers.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A startup company called Elio Motors is moving into the former General Motors plant in northwest Louisiana, where it plans to build three-wheeled vehicles with high fuel efficiency and a cheap price tag.
DETROIT (AP) - A steadily improving economy and strong December sales lifted the American auto industry to its best performance in five years in 2012, especially for Volkswagen and Japanese-brand vehicles, and experts say the next year should be even better.
DETROIT (AP) - It's not quite boom times for the U.S. auto industry. But it's getting there.
Pilar Lastra is almost the car-girl next door - except that she was a Playboy Playmate and represents the Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup Series. She loves fast driving, has shot the corkscrew at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and she's friendly with Mario Andretti.
SACRAMENTO – Do you have questions about general driving related requirements like registration and insurance? Are you unclear about laws and restrictions related to driving? The California Department of Motor Vehicles has answers. Save Time. Go Online at www.DMV.ca.gov.
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ with the 2.5-liter base engine is one prime reason why 2013 is shaping up as the Year of the Midsize Sedan.
Those who remember the massive eruption of Mount St. Helens in May 1980 will find the side trip off Interstate 5 to Mount St. Helens an especially fascinating diversion. Even if you just read about it in the history books, the mountain and the visitor displays are well worth your time.
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Artist's BiographyGeoff Countryman is a saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, engineer and teacher. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Geoff came to New York to attend NYUs Jazz performance program where he studied with Gil Goldstein, Lenny Pickett, John Scofield, and Chris Potter. Since graduating Cum Laude from NYU he has created an impressive body of work and has been in high demand.
Geoff can be seen in Julie Taymors Across the Universe, and NBC\'s \"Smash\", has performed regularly with the Saturday Night Live Band and with Chico Hamiltons Euphoria as well as with his own band, Countryman and The Buffalo Band among countless others. He was assistant producer to Lenny Pickett for Kenny Werners album Lawn Chair Society (Blue Note Records), is a featured performer on hip-hop artist T.I.s platinum, Grammy nominated album King (Atlantic records), and worked extensively as transcriptionist and lead copyist for Fela! on Broadway.
Geoff has enjoyed working with a number of prominent artists including, Dave Douglas, Emmy award winner Katreese Barnes, hitmaker Dr. Luke, The Lonely Island, Patti LaBelle, The Wutang Clan, Ronnie Spector, Randy Brecker, Leon Pendarvis, Mike Mainieri, producers Neil Jason and Al Bell, and Chris Taylor (of Grizzly Bear) among many others.
When Geoff doesnt have an instrument in hand, you can find him behind the boards of his mobile studio, recording a wide range of Grammy award-winning artists in New York Cities most prestigious venues. His company, Geoff & Tyler Recording, is responsible for 3 Grammy nominated albums: Gregory Porters Water and Fred Herschs Alone at the Vanguard, Chano Dominguezs Flamenco Sketches. Other prominent releases include Dave Douglas Moonshine and The Dave Douglas Quintet: Live at the Jazz Standard (Greenleaf Music) and Lee Konitz Live at the Village Vangaurd (Palmetto).
His professional background also includes extensive commercial work on national television spots. He continues to record, compose and produce music for TV, film and Internet.


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Traditionally made with small diameter round tips, picot is simply a series of balls/dots arranged in a triangular shape. Start with three small balls/dots in an even horizontal line. Pipe a row of two dots next, then finally pipe a one dot row next to the two dot row.
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'Lucy' Rakes In $44 Million at Box Office — Johansson's Best Debut Yet
"Lucy" premiered in the top spot at the box office this weekend, giving star Scarlett Johansson her best debut yet in a lead role.
The science-fiction movie from director Luc Besson collected an estimated $44 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada, a stronger-than-expected opening for the film. "Lucy" stars Ms. Johansson as a drug mule who gets caught in a corrupt web of criminals after ingesting a brain-enhancing drug.
"Lucy" easily bested the weekend's other new wide release, "Hercules," starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as the mythic warrior.
"Hercules" opened at $29 million, a weak debut considering the movie's $100 million product budget, but overseas returns were stronger at $28.7 million in 26 territories so far.
That left several holdovers to round out the top five. "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" took third place with $16.4 million, bringing its cumulative total to $172.1 million. "The Purge: Anarchy" fell about 67% from its solid debut last week, adding $9.9 million to its total of $51.3 million. And "Planes: Fire and Rescue" brought in $9.3 million for a two-week total of $35.1 million.
In other box-office news, "A Most Wanted Man," a gritty crime caper that is one of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman's last films, debuted in 10th place, collecting $2.7 million on just 361 screens.


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Eyelid bumpBump on the eyelid; Stye; Hordeolum
Most bumps on the eyelid are styes. A stye is an inflamed oil gland on the edge of your eyelid, where the lash meets the lid. It appears as a red, swollen bump that looks like a pimple. It is often tender to the touch.
A stye is caused by bacteria from the skin that get into the oil glands in the eyelids that provide lubrication to the tear film. Styes are a lot like common acne pimples that occur elsewhere on the skin. You may have more than one stye at the same time.
Styes most often develop over a few days and may drain and heal on their own. A stye can become a chalazion -- this is when an inflamed oil gland becomes fully blocked. If a chalazion gets large enough, it can cause trouble with your vision.
If you have blepharitis (see eye redness), you are more likely to get styes.
Other possible eyelid bumps include:
- Xanthelasma -- raised yellow patches on your eyelids that can happen with age. These are harmless, although they are sometimes a sign of high cholesterol.
- Papillomas -- pink or skin-colored bumps. They are harmless, but can slowly grow, affect your vision, or bother you for cosmetic reasons. If so, they can be surgically removed.
- Cysts -- small fluid-filled sacs that can affect your vision.
In addition to the red, swollen bump, other possible symptoms include:
- A gritty, scratchy sensation as if there is a foreign body
- Sensitivity to light
- Tearing of your eye
- Tenderness of the eyelid
Exams and Tests
Your doctor or nursecan diagnose a stye just by looking at it. Tests are rarely needed.
To treat eyelid bumps at home:
- Apply warm, wet cloth to the area for 10 minutes. Do this four times a day.
- Do NOT attempt to squeeze a stye or any other type of eyelid bump. Let it drain on its own.
- Do NOT use contact lenses or wear eye makeup until the area has healed.
If the stye is infection, your doctor may:
- Prescribe antibiotic creams
- Make an opening in the stye todrain it (Do not do this at home)
Outlook (Prognosis)
Styes often get better on their own. However, they may return.
The outcome is almost always excellent with simple treatment.
Sometimes, the infection may spread to the rest of the eyelid. This is called eyelid cellulitis.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your doctor or nurseif:
- You have problems with your vision
- The eyelid bump worsens or does not improve within a week or two of self-care
- The eyelid bump or bumps become very large or painful
- You have a blister on your eyelid
- You have crusting or scaling of your eyelids
- Your whole eyelid is red, or the eye itself is red
- You are very sensitive to light or have excessive tears
- A stye comes back soon after successful treatment of another one
- Your eyelid bump bleeds
Always wash your hands thoroughly before touching the skin around your eye. If you are susceptible to styes, it may help to carefully clean off excess oils from the edges of your lids.
Wright JL, Wightman JM. Red and painful eye. In: Marx JA, ed. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 32.
Neff AG, Carter KD. Benign eyelid lesions. In: Yanoff M, Duker JS, eds. Ophthalmology. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby Elsevier; 2008:chap 12.9.
Yanoff M, Cameron D. Diseases of the visual system. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 431.
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Coheed and Cambria.
In terms of live performance, entertainment and tightness I can't think of another band I've seen that come close. Story of the Year and Saosin also deserve honorable mentions.
Coheed and Cambria.
In terms of live performance, entertainment and tightness I can't think of another band I've seen that come close. Story of the Year and Saosin also deserve honorable mentions.
16-bit for life http://findingdyluck.blogspot.co.uk/
So thanks to robs post and my friend asking are there any bands I want to see who i've not already seen, i decided to make a comprehensive list of all the bands i've seen live.
Wikipedia is a godsend because it just lists every band from each year for festivals i've been to, then i went through my box of gig tickets. This list is getting silly with just the "big" signed bands and not putting down any local no mark gigs
There's no such thing as death, life is only a dream, and we're the imagination of ourselves. Here's Tom with the weather.
enigma would have to be one of the best , and ub40
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OASIS lancashire cricket ground awsome! Been to see them loads but definently the best also Richaed Ashcroft on the undercard
Strokes secret gig last week at Dingwalls was pretty special. Apparently some cunt paid 6k for a ticket!
Arctic Monkeys at ibiza rocks is another stand out.. Oasis last year at benicassim.. craziest atmosphere ive encounterd, everyone was just roaring to go!
Queens of the Stone Age
Brant Bjork and the Bros
Rage Against the Machine
Ed Harcourt
Cock Sparrer
Cockney Rejects
Van Morrison
Leonard Cohen
Mondo Generator
The Sonics
The Pretty Things
Orange Goblin
Chris TT
Bitter Ruin
Jeffrey Lewis
The Strokes
Trail of Dead
Cooper Temple Clause
Black Crowes
Bat for Lashes
Lupe Fiasco
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The Locust
Art Ensemble of Chicago
Ben Folds
Bill Frisell
Elvis Costello
The Bottle Rockets
The Drive by Truckers
Jason Isbell
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Cassandra Wilson
Buff Medways
Foo Fighters
Pat Metheny
Charlie Haden
David Gray
Emmy the Great
Flaming Lips
Florence and the Machine
The Offspring
The Hives
Ida Maria
Mark Lanegan
Joan Armatrading
John Scofield
Katherine Williams
The La's
Neil Young
Nick Cave
The Noisettes
The Pixies
The North Mississipi All Stars
PJ Harvey
Radio Birdman
Tom Waits
The Verve
White Stripes
Amanda Palmer
Little Boots
Gary Lucas
The Magic Band
Winnebago Deal
Roky Erickson
Bob Dylan
Paul Mccartney
The Who
Guns N' Roses
The Zutons
Ornette Coleman
The London Souls
Robots in Disguise
VV Brown
De La Soul
Melissa Auf Der Maur
Jimmy Cliff
Serj Tankian
Asian Dub Foundation
Bloc Party
Masters of Reality
Them Crooked Vultures
Dizzee Rascal
Massive Attack
Franz Ferdinand
Arthur Lee
Richard Thompson
King of Leon
Wallis Bird
The Hours
Sebastien Grainger
The Long Blondes
Jessie James
J Mascis
That's all I can think of before I have to go and have dinner (only counting festival bands if I actually sat through most of their set/bands anyone might actually have heard of)
The enemy are good, as are the Red hot chill peppers, they forgot more than these new bands know.
RHCP are the one of the worst bands I've seen live.
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Best live bands I've ever seen for different reasons.
Radiohead, because they're just all round amazing and sound even better live than on record.
The Mars Volta because you never know what you're going to get from them but you do know it'll be musicianship of the highest order.
Pitchshifter for their live sound and energy.
Sikth, probably the best heavy band I've ever seen live. When you listen to their records you think there's no chance they can play all of that perfect live and then they effortlessly do. Well, did until they split up.
Like all things, it's a matter of opinion though. Someone earlier mentioned Coheed and Cambria. I think they're rubbish and saw them live at a festival and really didn't enjoy it. But that was just because I really don't like their music so it's difficult to say my opinion counts on their live performance.
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In The News 04-27-2012
Your Weekly Update In The World Of Technology
Let's Go For A (Google) Drive
Hey everyone, look! Google came out with something new! What, not surprised? Yeah, I didn't think so…
Cynicism aside, Google announced on Tuesday it would be joining the expanding world of cloud computing with "Google Drive." The new service will provide its users with 5GB of free cloud storage with the option of purchasing more at a monthly fee. This will also expand on the already existing Google Cloud, which lets users store documents and email. The purpose, like most cloud drives, is to allow users to store, share, and easily transfer larger files.
According to Google, users can pay $2.50 a month of a 25GB storage upgrade. The service will also be accessible through both PC's and Macs as well as an Android app. An app for iOS devices is promised for the near future. Google is also getting a bit of criticism for joining the cloud drive game so late. Apple has had iCloud available since last June while Microsoft, Dropbox, and Amazon have had a strong presence as well.
Facebook Is Concerned About Your Security (I Guess?)
Facebook, who recently released that it's reached 900 million users this past week, is now making it known how serious they are in keeping its users safe online. They announced on Wednesday that they are teaming up with McAfee, Microsoft, Symantec, and others to help combat the threat of spam, viruses, and malicious URLs. Facebook has created a URL blacklist system that scans trillions of clicks per day. The new partnership allows the social network to combine their database of malicious URLs with the databases of the security companies.
Facebook has also introduced AV Marketplace. This allows users to download a 6-month license for full antivirus protection from one of the new partners. The best part? It's free of charge. You can also "Like" Facebook's security page to get regular security updates.


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Mandy is a little sweetheart Sheltie who was rescued from a mobile home in NH by Marsha after living in a crate for 16 months. She could barely stand never mind crawl.. but today she is a pampered princess… new name, new family and new lifestyle! Here she is basking under the lights!
Today she knows basic commands & tricks including crawl, sit and whisper!!!
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Unions out as Twinkies' bakeries start up
(Chicago, IL) -- Don't look for the union label when the new maker of Twinkies, HoHos and Ding Dongs resumes production at some of the old Hostess plants. The new owners plan to reopen four bakeries in the next two months. Fifteen-hundred workers will be hired, but they will not be represented by the union whose strike preceded the Hostess company's bankruptcy declaration fifteen months ago. The company also plans to use third-party drivers for deliveries and an outside sales organization.


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As the economic recovery gains steam, the Phoenix retail market will continue to strengthen this year, according to a market forecast from Marcus & Millichap. Over the past 12 months, the metro has been one of the top-performing job markets in the country. Additionally, after years of setbacks, the housing market recorded six consecutive months of price increases through March.
As these trends unfold, retailers that shuttered during the housing crisis will be encouraged to expand in densely populated areas of the metro. Most of the submarkets will post positive absorption this year as new supply remains limited and national tenants, including Sprouts, Hobby Lobby, and Dollar General, capitalize on the available space and low rents. However, store closures by Borders, Circuit City and, more recently, Best Buy has left more than 8.5 million square feet of empty big-box space on the market. Operators sitting on large blocks of space in established areas will have to offer lucrative concessions to backfill the space, while properties in less-desirable neighborhoods will struggle to attract tenants. In the East Valley, a few owners will reconfigure layouts and offer smaller footprints to broaden their potential tenant roster, while others may redevelop the property into another commercial use.
As CMBS loans mature, more distressed properties will hit the market this year, attracting private investors seeking steep discounts. A bulk of the multi-tenant deals that traded in the last year involved bank-owned strip centers, a trend that will continue for the remainder of 2012 as banks foreclose on over-leveraged owners. In hard-hit areas of Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert, where population growth did not meet prior expectations, buyers will be able to purchase highly vacant strip centers for below $60 per square foot. Well-capitalized local and California investors who waited on the sidelines will pay cash for troubled assets. The owner will renovate the property and adapt the use toward the changing demographics in the area. The new configuration, along with favorable leasing terms, will help the operator backfill the space over several quarters. After holding the asset for three to five years, the owner may list the stabilized strip center at a cap rate around 9 percent, depending on interest rates.
Employment: By year end, total employment will expand by 2 percent as companies generate 35,000 new jobs. The increase represents a modest uptick from last year, when employers hired 28,600 workers.
Construction: In 2012, projects totaling 600,000 square feet of retail space will be completed in Phoenix, expanding supply levels by 0.4 percent. In the previous year, construction output fell to the lowest level on record as builders delivered a mere 391,000 square feet.
Vacancy: As the economic recovery gains traction this year, retailers will continue to expand in the metro. Vacancy will finish 2012 at 11.2 percent, marking a 70-basis point improvement from a year earlier as tenants occupy 1.5 million square feet. In 2011, vacancy fell 30 basis points.
Rents: Asking rents will show a 0.5 percent increase this year to $18.18 per square foot, while effective rents will rise 0.6 percent to $15.26 per square foot. In 2011, owners trimmed asking rents 0.6 percent as effective rents retreated 0.5 percent.


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PGA Tour returns to Greater Cleveland
(Cleveland) – The PGA is returning to Cleveland with Tuesday's announcement that the Cleveland Open will be held at the Lakewood Country Club in Westlake, starting in 2014. The PGA Tour and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission have entered into a three-year agreement.
The initial Cleveland Open will be played June 2-8, 2014, featuring a field of 156 golfers competing over 72 holes of stroke play for a purse of $600,000. A Pro-Am will be played at Lakewood Country Club on Wednesday, June 4th.
All four rounds of the Cleveland Open will be televised in the U.S. on Golf Channel, which is available in 84 million homes. Tournament proceeds will be earmarked for a number of charitable entities in the Cleveland area, including The First Tee of Cleveland.
This is not the first time a pro golf tournament has happened in Greater Cleveland. The PGA Tour first played in Cleveland in 1938, when Ky Laffoon defeated Sam Snead by one shot in the first Cleveland Open. After a 25-year hiatus, the Cleveland Open returned in 1963 when Arnold Palmer defeated Tommy Aaron and Tony Lema in a playoff. This would begin the run of 10 straight events played at five different golf courses through 1972. The list of winners included other major champions Lema (1964), Dave Stockton (1968), Charles Coody (1969) and David Graham (1972). Lakewood Country Club played host to Stockton's win in 1968 as well as R.H. Sikes' 1966 win.
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Winter "PULSE" Art Show
Community Supported Artists | Los Angeles
Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (PST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
an exhibit by CSA-LA
(Community Supported Artists-Los Angeles)
meet the artists and celebrate art
Saturday, December 1, 2012, 2-4PM
Elaine Chiu
Yvonne Jongeling
Rachel Koukal
Debrah Lemattre
Barbara Martin
Azlyn Wheeldon
The new community supported, local women artists group, Community Supported Artists-Los Angeles (CSA-LA.org)*, presents its exhibit and subscription sale for the "Winter Pulse 2012"collection.
Pasadena artist and community organizer Ginko initiated Community Supported Artists-Los Angeles (CSA-LA.org) during the summer of 2012.The group offers the community an opportunity to support local artists and in return to receive affordable art on a subscription basis.
For more information visit the web site csa-la.org
or contact firstname.lastname@example.com or (626) 502-6278
When & Where
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N Raymond Ave
Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (PST)
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*About community supported art: Similar to the community supported agriculture model, subscribers pay a set fee in advance in exchange for the next crop or collection of art. CSA-LA subscribers will receive artwork, one piece from eachparticipating artist, created specifically for the upcoming delivery date. Which pieces will be included is kept secret until the delivery date. However, representative works from the artists are made available for inspection prior to purchasing a subscription and the retail value of the collected pieces exceeds the subscription price.


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Haemin wrote:Based on what do you assert this? I've seen no such problems as this. I'm a celibate monk and I don't feel jealous toward my non-celibate brothers and sisters in my own order or any other.
I assume you know about the incident when the Jogye Order monks took back temples by force from the married clergy after the Japanese left Korea.