text:
Students at a NSW primary school silently shed tears as they left flowers and messages in front of a memorial to former deputy principal Michael Clancy and his wife Carol, who died on MH17.
Mr Clancy only retired last year after 22 years as a teacher and deputy principal at Albion Park Public School, south of Wollongong.
"To Mr Clancy, Mrs Clancy. We will all miss you. I wish R.I.P. meant `Return in peace'. You will always be in my heart. Love from Ella," a student wrote on heart-shaped paper.
Another message from Traivon read: "To Mr Clancy. How are you. I hope you have a great life in heaven. I hope you sleep peacefully."
Three school counsellors were kept busy all day as students filed through their doors.
Staff also paid tribute to their ex-colleague - one teacher waited until students had left the memorial stand before she approached for a moment, tears welling, then left.
Principal Glenn Daniels said the school community was in shock.
"They've felt it fairly deeply," he said.
"The impact he's had is ginormous.
"It's not just the students currently at the school, we're fielding a lot of calls from ex-students and family."
A special memorial will be held later this week at the school.
The Clancys were among up to 39 Australian citizens and residents killed in the Malaysia Airlines disaster in Ukraine.
The couple were returning from a European holiday.
Wollongong City Council held a memorial service for the Clancys on Monday evening.
Mrs Clancy's daughter Jane Malcolm, her brother Andrew and his wife Yuliya joined more than 100 people in Wollongong's arts precinct for the candlelit ceremony.
"It's always the good guys ... I'm just completely at a loss to think of anything to say," Ms Malcolm told AAP.
Mrs Malcolm said the past few days have felt surreal.
"I feel like they are still on holidays; I don't know when this reality will come to my mind," she said.
"I just can't believe they are gone, they will not see their grand kids."
A local musician sang Tears in Heaven as children, locals, religious leaders and politicians gathered in solidarity.
Wollongong mayor Gordon Bradbery said that despite an overwhelming feeling of helplessness and loss in the community, the ceremony was a demonstration of support for the victims' families.
Mr Bradbery urged the congregation to "go and make this world a better place".


text:
Just wondered if anybody else is taking or has taken these meds?
I started on a course of them on Saturday (50mg) and have been having a few problems... They are listed as some of the side effects but I wonder, is it too early for them to be having this effect on me?
I have lost my appetite completely, though I am trying to eat what/when I can. I keep getting what feels like a lump in throat/chest area and I'm constantly tired even though I seem to be sleeping better (not waking up constantly through the night). I have the shakes and just feel really jittery in general.
I know it's early days and these things can get worse before they get better, and I know everybody will react to things differently. But I wondered if anybody wants to share their stories/experience/knowledge or general opinions about these or any other similar meds....

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Have a long nice list this year? Bundle up on stickers, pillows, pouches, and more to save.
geek nerd graphic 6amcrisis carrozza scifi tv
Love it :-)
Cool! Be sure to check out our Best Shirts with Text Challenge ~ Dr. Who in the Sci Fi Group! (And if you check our Challenge Page you'll find 3 more!) Hope to see you there
Will do, thanks Nadya :)
Do you have a favorite area? Love this!
Loading more work by Vincent Carrozza...
10% off
for joining the Redbubble mailing list
Receive exclusive deals and awesome artist news and content right to your inbox.
Free for your convenience.


text: Pharaohs retain African Cup of Nations February 10, 200812:00AM PST Previous Next Sky SportsEgypt have retained the Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 victory over Cameroon in Accra, Ghana.The Pharaohs clinched the title for the record sixth time and it was a deserved success, as they dominated for large periods of the final.The game had looked as if it could be heading for extra time until 13 minutes from the end when the winner arrived, with Mohamed Aboutrika slotting home.The North Africans looked sharp from the outset, using their pace and skill to outwit Cameroon, who they beat 4-2 in their opening match of the tournament.Geremi created the first opening for his side when the Newcastle United midfielder played in Samuel Eto'o with a fine cross from the right that was headed over by the Barcelona forward.Egypt hit back when Hosny Abd Rabou curled a 25-yard free kick over the Cameroon wall, but Carlos Kameni was on hand to save low to his left before Sayed Moawad drew a similar save with his shot from the edge of the penalty area.Geremi's cross again caused confusion in the Egyptian penalty area after 10 minutes, but goalkeeper Essam El Hadary managed to punch the ball away.Aboutrika then forced Kameni to dive low and parry away his fizzing 20-yard shot for a corner, as The Pharaohs looked sharp on the break.Otto Pfister's Cameroon side were dealt a major blow after 15 minutes when Arsenal's Alexandre Song, who came into the game with an injury, had to be replaced by Gilles Binya.But the change did not seem to affect them immediately, as Geremi's 30-yard free kick drew a sprawling save from El Hadary to his left.Another good chance came for Egypt after 19 minutes when Amr Zaky played in Emad Moteab inside the area, but Kameni made another excellent block. The parry fell into the path of Aboutrika, but he blazed over.At the other end, Eto'o controlled the ball 20 yards out and turned well towards the right byline before firing across the face of goal.But Egypt looked threatening on the break and Moteab had a fantastic chance to give them the lead in the 36th minute after being put through by Aboutrika, only for Kameni to pull off another stunning stop from the striker's close-range volley.Zaky then fired narrowly over from a 30-yard free kick on the left on the stroke of halftime.After the restart, Kameni denied Zaky with an excellent save from an acute angle on the left before somehow managing to keep out Hosny's shot from the edge of the penalty area, as Hassan Shehata's team piled on the pressure.Hosny came closest to breaking the deadlock shortly after the hour mark, when he headed against the upright after a brilliant floated cross from Aboutrika on the right.After several half-chances and a little bit of play-acting from the Egyptians, they eventually managed to forge ahead after 76 minutes - making the most of captain Rigobert Song's error.Instead of clearing to safety, the Galatasaray defender held on and was robbed of possession by Zidan, who slid the ball across to an unmarked Aboutrika to steer the ball home.Cameroon upped the tempo, but struggled to create any openings until five minutes from time when a cross from the right took a nasty bounce forcing El Hadary to tip over before Stephane Mbia drew a fine stop from the Egyptian custodian with his close-range shot from the right side of the box.Song then missed a good chance at the death when he headed Geremi's pin-point cross over, as the North Africans claimed a hard-fought win. Previous Next


text:
VIP Member
Want In? You must have: great posts and have earned respect. Then You Can Apply. You cannot pay your way in here.
You do not have the required permissions to read topics within this forum.
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
I live in San Francisco. San francisco although small in size is definitely what i would still consider a big city. Yes it has a dense population Yes it is a civic and international destination. And yes… randomness like this does still (for the time being) still occur.
Let me set the scene for you… We (our household) has two issues we are dealing with in regards to harassment.


text:
If you are interested in using this image, please consult Acknowledging the Website.
This record was last updated on 10 Feb 2017
Image Reference
Brantz Mayer, Captain Canot; or, Twenty years an African slaver....(New York, 1854), facing p. 102.
Caption, "Branding a Negress"; shows two European men and a black woman, one of former is branding the latter on the back. It is unclear if this illustration is intended to depict an activity on the African coast or in the New World; in any case, it appears to be incorporated into a larger image, with additional figures added, published in William O. Blake, The History of Slavery and the Slave Trade (Columbus, Ohio, 1857; facing p. 97; see image Blake1 on this website). With respect to branding, Canot/Conneau wrote in 1827: " A few days before the embarkation takes place the head of every male and female are shaven. They are then marked . . . with a hot pipe sufficiently heated to blister the skin. Some [purchasers] use their initials made of silver wire. . . . . this disagreeable operation is done only when several persons ship slaves in one vessel . . . . [The branding] is done as lightly as possible, and just enough for the mark to remain only six months; when and if well done, it leaves the skin as smooth as ever. This scorching sign is generally made on the fleshy part of the arm to adults, to children on the posterior" (Theophilus Conneau, A Slaver's Logbook or 20 Years' Residence in Africa [Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1976), pp. 81-82; for another version of this, see Henry Howe (ed.), Life and Death on the Ocean [Cincinnati, 1856], p.526). The British military officer, John Duncan, describes branding of enslaved captives in Dahomey in the mid-1840s. The people were led onto the beach, before being placed aboard canoes that would take them to the waiting slave ships, "and the gang on each [coffle] chain is in succession marched close to a fire previously kindled on the beach. Here marking-irons are heated, and when an iron is sufficiently hot, it is quickly dipped in palm-oil, in order to prevent its sticking to the flesh. It is then applied to the ribs or hip, and sometimes even to the breast. Each slave-dealer uses his own mark, so that when the vessel arrives at her destination, it is easily ascertained to whom those who died belonged" (Travels in Western Africa in 1845 & 1846 [London, 1847; reprinted London, 1968], vol. I, p. 143). Another version of this image is shown on the website of the Mary Evans Picture Library (London), with an attribution to The Pictorial Times (London), 9 August 1845.


text:
Click to view enlarged version of image
Christine Boyce Associate
I worked with L C Evetts, 1963–67, while studying for a BA Hons in Fine Art at Newcastle University. During 1967–68 I set up a department of stained glass in the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. I am now semiretired but am still making small original pieces. My work tends towards the abstract and can take a long time to design and complete. My approach is to make an artwork that will enhance its setting and make the viewer think about its form and content and the atmosphere created by coloured light.
Camlann – The Banks – Brampton – Cumbria – CA8 2JH
Tel:016977 2200
email:firstname.lastname@example.com web:boyce-stainedglass.artweb.com
- 2002: Abbey Mill, Lanercost, Cumbria: domestic abstract door panels
- 2000: Church of England First School, Henshaw, Northumbria: "Four seasons" – Millennium project
- 2000: St George, Millom, Cumbria: Norman Nicholson, poet – Memorial
- 1999: St Andrew, Penrith, Cumbria: Millennium window
- 1998: St James, Arnside, Cumbria: British Legion 50th Anniversary Memorial
- 1992: St Mary and St Michael, Egremont, Cumbria: Wilson Memorial


text:
Conference & Performance Events (CPE)
CPE Office
The Office of Conference and Performance Events at Anderson University is concerned with providing the best for every client who chooses to use the AU grounds and facilities for their event. From football and band camps in the summer, to youth and adult conferences, from large stage and theatrical production to local band performances, the staff of CPE is committed to serving our constituents with the best AU has to offer.
Use of facilities on the AU campus include Reardon Auditorium, Byrum Hall, the two large recital halls in our Fine Arts buildings, classrooms, dormitories (for housing), Olt Student Center (with dining hall and Raven's Haven), access to our athletic fields and tennis courts, and use of the Kardatzke Wellness Center.
At Anderson University, visitors will find an expansive, well-groomed campus, beautiful architecture, a warm and friendly atmosphere and just the right mixture of available facilities to host any event.
The staff of the Office of Conference and Performance Events commits to serving those visiting our campus to the highest level of our ability. We will strive to maintain an attitude of servanthood in keeping with the mission of Anderson University.
Our intent is to provide services in a manner that will ultimately witness to our conferees and patrons our belief in the Lord, and through our serving, His name will be glorified. Our hope is that all that visit Anderson University will have accomplished their goals and, upon their leaving, will have attained a renewed spirit.
In providing performance events, our purpose is to create for the University and the community at large those programs that will enhance the academic, cultural, and spiritual aspects of life.
As we strive toward these goals, in working with our associates on campus, we do so with a sense of cooperation and camaraderie, being cognizant of each department's needs and their own goals and philosophies, and generating a sense of mutual respect for the good of each of our programs.
This philosophy is created with the full intent of upholding the goals and commitments stated. May we not fall short.


text:
Cowboys linebacker Keith Brooking said that the Eagles would make a mistake if they dealt Donovan McNabb.
Considering the fact that Dallas smoked the Eagles in the regular-season finale and the playoffs last season, you got to wonder if Brooking just wants to see McNabb still at quarterback.
"You don't know what you got until it's gone," Brooking said today on a ESPN radio in Dallas. He added: "It's not like the Eagles have five or six rings or any championships. That guy's been getting booed there since he was drafted."
Brooking placed most of the blame for the Eagles' three losses to the Cowboys on the playcalling. Coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg script the offense and make the calls.
"The way we dominated them, obviously McNabb didn't play his best, but they were very predictable," Brooking said. "We knew exactly what was coming on every play. A lot of that didn't have to do with Donovan McNabb."


text:
Shapes of Fall
Jeff Robinson 10/4/2010 3:59:15 PMAn outstanding Autumn still life! Jeff #1314509
Karen Rosenblum 10/4/2010 6:44:52 PMThanks Jeff! I'm rarely on BP these days, but when I am, I can always count on you to pop in and say hi! I will have to check your work out again first change - it's been waaay too long. Hope you're well! :) #8947561
Sam Britt 10/11/2010 9:53:19 PMTerrific theme entry, great color, detail, lighting & variety of shapes. #8961354
Melissa G. Meiselman 11/15/2010 1:09:49 PMCongratulations on this gorgeous finalist!! #9035926
Karen Rosenblum 11/15/2010 1:13:23 PMThanks so much! Melissa and Sam (Sam, I'm so sorry, I didn't see your post until now. Thank you!) #9035956
Merna L. Nobile 11/15/2010 3:18:32 PMI would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile #9037302
Karen Rosenblum 11/15/2010 6:01:35 PMThank you very much, Merna! :) #9038932
Nancyj E. Hovey 11/17/2010 3:45:19 PMon your WINNER! 8o) #9046516
Karen Rosenblum 11/17/2010 7:40:05 PMThank you very much!! :) #9047167
Usman M. Bajwa 11/21/2010 9:31:55 AMTerrific capture, Karen. CONGRATZ on your Golden Badge!
Karen Rosenblum 11/21/2010 10:10:24 AMThanks so much, Usman! :) #9055333
Stanley C. Sims 11/21/2010 6:57:43 PMOutstanding detail and crop. Congrats on the gold Karen. #9056031
Karen Rosenblum 11/22/2010 9:19:47 AMThanks very much, Stanley! :) #9057424
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pa.
Uploaded on 10/4/2010 11:47:53 AM
Camera: Nikon D300 Digital SLR Camera
Copyright for this gallery photo belongs solely to Karen Rosenblum. Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.


text:
They say Paris is always a good idea, and we'll go ahead a lump chic French girl style in with that sentiment. Inspired by gorgeous Marchesa gowns and a painterly pastel palette, East Made Event Company fashioned a bridal shoot perfect for a romantic walk down the aisle. Blush tulle, structured lace, and floral appliqué are paired with bouquets by AvaFlora and a Laduree cameo, of course. Get inspired to add a Parisian flair to your wedding day with stunning imagery by Sophie Kaye and the gorgeous film by Anna Lord Studio.
This French-influenced editorial was inspired by the romantic, couture bride – one who still swoons over dreamy painterly pastels, yet is enticed by luxurious details and bespoke pieces. Working with three brand new Marchesa Couture gowns fresh off the runway, we pulled concepts from both the luxury wedding market and current fashion trends to keep our shoot feeling current and inspirational. A trio of unique accompanying bouquets by Ava Flora brought our vision to life in the heart of the city that never sleeps, imitating the beautiful city of light. Flatlays created by stylist Elizabeth were the breather images between portraits and moody movement images, beautifully displaying the brand new collection of Bella Belle Shoes, macarons in gorgeous tones, and stunning jewelry from BHLDN. Our fresh-faced model embraced each look with a coordinating aesthetic – from the tousled, playful girl wearing blooms and eating macarons, to the sleek traditional bride in silk and lace, to the dreamy tulle gown in the most lovely shade of blush. The surrounding landscapes and architecture of French inspired NYC enhanced the beauty of each gown and helped complete our editorial story.


text:
New England Wind Energy Education Project Conference and Webinar Materials Available Online
January 14, 2013
From 2009 through 2011, the New England Wind Energy Education Project (NEWEEP), a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Wind Powering America initiative under a 2-year grant, conducted a series of webinars and a conference and workshop designed to complement the New England Wind Forum website and newsletter as a source of objective information on wind energy issues in the New England region. NEWEEP's goal was to provide the public and wind siting decision-makers with objective information to allow informed decisions about proposed wind energy projects throughout the New England region. By collecting and disseminating accurate, objective, up-to-date information on critical wind energy issues impacting market acceptance of the hundreds of land-based and offshore wind development projects proposed in the region, NEWEEP sought to support good decision-making based on good information.
In June 2011, NEWEEP held a conference and workshop titled "Wind Energy in New England: Understanding the Issues Affecting Public Acceptance." In December 2011, NEWEEP conducted the last webinar under the DOE grant, "Wind Power as a Neighbor: Experience with Techniques for Mitigating Public Impact." Presentations and recordings of these proceedings and NEWEEP's other webinars are available on the NEWEEP Web page. Here is a recap of these two events.
New England Wind Energy Education Project Conference and Workshop, "Wind Energy in New England: Understanding the Issues Affecting Public Acceptance"
NEWEEP held a conference and workshop on June 7, 2011, in Marlborough, Massachusetts, to advance the public acceptance of well-sited wind projects in New England. The goal of the conference was to provide attendees with the most accurate and objective information available to help them make well-informed decisions as well as establish a dialogue to address the challenges of siting wind energy projects in New England. The event featured presentations, speakers, and discussion panels and gave participants the opportunity to voice their questions and concerns. The agenda included an overview of wind development in New England, breakout workshops, and information on topics and issues such as wind development impacts (environmental and human), wind power economics, best planning practices, offshore wind, mitigation techniques for public impacts, and reliability impacts. The more than 250 participants included local officials, facility siting decision-makers, policy-makers, and the general public. The conference was a Wind Powering America success story. Feedback from participant surveys indicated that attendees appreciated the real-world case studies, the open and respectful dialogue, and time for questions, as well as the opportunity to listen to a variety of credible speakers' points of view. Presentations from the conference can be accessed from the NEWEEP Conference Web page.
New England Wind Energy Education Project Webinar, "Wind Power as a Neighbor: Experience with Techniques for Mitigating Public Impact"
In addition to the conference, the New England Wind Forum hosted a webinar on December 7, 2011: "Wind Power as a Neighbor: Experience with Techniques for Mitigating Public Impacts: A NEWEEP Webinar." The webinar was the sixth in a series of free webinars funded by the DOE's Wind Powering America initiative.
The webinar consisted of a discussion of:
- Technical and non-technical approaches to minimize, eliminate, or compensate for direct or indirect impacts during the planning, construction, and operation of a wind power project
- Lessons learned on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of available mitigation techniques and how specific techniques helped produce better outcomes
- The process of negotiation to achieve public acceptance and what concessions communities should (and shouldn't) expect from project proponents
- The key to successful siting through balancing mitigation of impacts with project economic viability
- How current strategies fall short and additional research needed to fill the gaps.
Audio and text versions of the webinar are available.
All webinars are available on the NEWEEP webinar page.
—Julie Jones


text: Home Planning Cakes 24 Fabulous Floral Wedding Cakes return to landing page 17 of 25 White wedding cake with roses Your floral wedding cake needn't be elaborately decorated with marzipan flowers or cascading roses (we do love both those looks, though.)Instead, go for artfully placed rose decorations and sprinklings of baby's breath, for a delicate and feminine approach that it won't break your heart cutting into!Change the colours of your roses to match your big day theme, and add more depending on how many tiers your cake has. Add edible flowers to your wedding cake to really surprise your guests! Black and gold wedding cake Embrace opulence with a black and gold wedding cake, accessorised with a cluster of classy flowers in place of a cake topper.Tie a bow around the cake for an extra girly addition.If you're going for a gold theme for your wedding, check out our gallery of incredibly beautiful gold wedding cakes. Blue and white wedding cake This is one of the most unique and ethereally beautiful wedding cakes we have ever seen - ideal for a blue and floral wedding theme. Cascading floral wedding cake Cascading fucsia flowers make for a gorgeously dramatic cake - add in glamourous red and deep purple hues for a chic clashing aesthetic. Check out our article on clashing colours to see how you can make the trend work for you. Yellow and blue wedding cake Just looking at this sunny yellow and blue wedding cake makes us want to smile!When you keep a cake simple it leaves leeway to add splashes of colour without fear of your cake being overpowered. Pastel and white wedding cake This tall cake with pastel flowers is a stunning addition to any outdoor wedding, especially in spring. Check out our moodpboard on ice cream shades and pastels for ideas to make your big day even prettier. White wedding cake with roses A simple white cake looks wonderful decorated with a cascade of coloured flowers - the topper is sweet too. Quilted wedding cake This classy quilted wedding cake is perfectly complemented by these clean white flowers. We love the silver sparkle too. Wedding cake with gold topper and floral decoration You can add flowers to your wedding cake without them being the main attraction - the topper on this cake steals the show, but the bronze flower is equally beautiful. If you're looking for an amazing cake topper, take a look through our gallery of the best wedding cake toppers. Naked cake with flowers Just because you've decided to have a naked cake doesn't mean you can't go all out with the decorations; we love the abundance of flowers on top of this simple cake. Floral cake with cute cake topper How cute is this cake?! As if the penguins on the top weren't adorable enough, the addition of amazingly intricate flowers down the edge make it even more special. Pink floral wedding cake Add a touch of ombre to your wedding day with a white and pink floral cake. Colourful floral wedding cake Bold hued flowers make for a beautiful wedding cake decoration, especially for a spring or summer wedding - imagine how gorgeous this would look at a barn wedding venue. Rose cake decorations Keep your wedding day looking rustic by adding a smattering of roses and carnations to your wedding cake.Sit your cake atop a log slice for a woodland wedding feel. Square wedding cake We don't see many square wedding cakes, but we really love this floral number! The embossed flowers look subtly stylish and the lilac blooms on top look beautiful too. Tiered wedding cake When your cake has eight tiers like this one it's best to keep the flowers a bit more minimal - just a few flowers per tier is enough for a stunning effect. Tropical wedding cake This tropical wedding cake is almost too cool to handle! We're obsessed with the floral print on the second tier, and the fern and palm leaves make for an extra special touch. It's so exotic it's make us dream of holding a destination wedding. If you're feeling the same way, have a peek at our article on wedding destinations that will make you want to marry abroad. Cherry blossom wedding cake Embrace a Japanese wedding theme with a cake decorated with cherry blossom and origami birds. Pink and yellow wedding cake This rose and bunting decorated cake is absolutely adorable. We love how the shades of pink complement the yellow. Floral white wedding cake We like the way these flowers appear to springing from all the corners of this cake. The pretty look is finished off by the sparkling Mr and Mrs topper. Metallic wedding cake Inject some extra glamour into your big day with a gold or silver metallic wedding cake, topped with an oversized flower. Floral fade wedding cake We love the gradual fade of flowers on this white wedding cake - such a pretty idea. Pink and white wedding cake If you add just a few floral decorations to your cake it can look absolutely beautiful to surround your cake with flowers on the table too.Add a fun topper to your cake for a personal touch. Beautiful wedding cake Is this not the most weddingy wedding cake you've ever seen? From the luscious flowers to the ivory cake and pearl layers, it's simply beautiful. The clean white flowers interspersed with fresh green leaves presents a classy way to take on the floral cake trend. More wedding ideas Lovely Christmas Presents for your Fiancée: Our Top Picks for Her Real wedding: a magical wedding in Dorset with a blush pink colour scheme Adorable Christmas Cards for Your Fiancé or Fiancée Stella McCartney has released a bridal collection including Meghan Markle's second wedding dress Share on Pinterest Email to a friend Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Comments Oops – nothing in this comment! Sorry, we couldn't post your comment right now. Can you try again later?


text:
Farm Tech, Day 1: 'It doesn't get much better'
The first day of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in River Falls came and went seamlessly, save for some long traffic backups and early anxiety by hundreds of volunteers, trying to make good impressions.
State troopers, deputies and local police were out in force by 6 a.m., shepherding motorists and shuttle buses.
At 9:30 a.m. traffic on westbound Hwy. 29 was stop-and-go from the show grounds all the way into River Falls - about two miles - but the bottleneck cleared quickly. The show grounds remain open until 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 4 p.m. Thursday. Gates open at 8 a.m. daily.
River Falls police reported no major problems with traffic through mid-afternoon, Tuesday.
There was some congestion and delay on Cemetery Road and at the intersection with South Main Street between 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., but adjustments to speed-up parking at the FTD site are planned for Wednesday, according to Police Chief Roger Leque.
Radio traffic indicated local EMS personnel treated or transported three people from the exhibition grounds through the day, but one official said none appear to be life-threatening.
Greg Andrews, the show's executive secretary, confirmed a traffic bottleneck on Cemetery Road across the south end of River Falls, early in the day but officials were going to try bringing in two lanes at a time to the lots off County Road E on Wednesday to accelerate the process.
Andrews encouraged visitors planning to attend Wednesday or Thursday to consider traveling Hwy. 10 to County Road E via Ellsworth or Prescott. Hwy. 35 seemed to be the route-of-choice for Tuesday's attendees.
No attendance figures were available as of 3 p.m. Tuesday, but Andrews said he was told "we exceeded Day 1 expectations for gate." Committee members were to gather for a debriefing at 6 p.m. during which admissions co-chair Ann Webb would likely provide a rough figure.
Grounds co-chair Terry Kusilek said things flowed smoothly from his crews' observation. They cruised the perimeter mid-afternoon in search of a reported downed fence, but it had already been repaired, he said.
While Pierce County Board Chairman Paul Barkla sent an invitation to the White House earlier this year, the only confirmed "dignitaries" to visit Tuesday were interim chancellor UW-Extension Marv Van Kekerix, who took office three weeks ago, UW-River Falls Chancellor Dean Van Galen, and AgStar Financial Services CEO Paul DeBriyn, who presented youth activity organizers with a $10,000 check.
Food services were "superior", said Andrews, "with little or no waiting anywhere."
And the "Taste of Pierce County" appeared to be a big hit. The Taste is a collection of 10 area vendors offering various homemade candies to Asian noodles, cooked to order. Some vendors reportedly ran out of ingredients but were scrambling to restock for Wednesday.
Officials from Prom Catering Inc., the Oakdale, Minn., business contracted to provide food for thousands, told Foods Committee co-chair Heather Johnson that volunteers "were the best we've ever worked with. If we could package them up and take them along, we would."
As for the weather, Andrews gave this verdict: "I'm sitting here on bench and there's a little breeze coming up. It doesn't get much better than this."
The FTD exhibition continues through 4 p.m., Thursday.


text:
Mid-Prairie wrestled five duals at Center Point- Urbana this weekend and came out 3-2.
The first match against CPU Mid-Prairie lost 45-36, but still got pins from Miguel Sanchez at 152, Noaroth Peterschmidt at 195, Ben Firodalise at 285. Josh Murphy at 113, and Kendall Bontrager at 138.
Looking for some redemption Mid-Prairie came out and won the next three matches, first beating Oelwin 41-34, with pins from Bontrager at 138, Jacob Adrian at 145, Nearoth Peterschmidt at 195 and Fiordalise at 220. The Golden-Hawks got major decisions from Phirom Peterschmidt at 182, and Cameron Tolander at 160.
Next up for Mid-Prairie was New London who Mid-Prairie beat 57-24. Bontrager got a t pin at 138, Sanchez got a pin at 152, Eesaa Baylor got a pin at 170, Nearoth Peterschmidt got a pin at 195, Murphy got a pin at 113 and Jayse Horning got a pin at 126.
The final win for the Golden Hawks was against Clayton Ridge which they won 66-12. The Golden Hawks won and pinned at every weight class that was wrestled, but got pinned at 120, their only loss to Clayton Ridge.
Finally the final match against Solon went in the Spartans favor 46-30.
Ryan Errthum got a quick pin at 106 to start off, but Mid-Prairie had to wait until 145 for Jacob Adrian to pin to get their next win. Sanchez got a pin at 152, Baylor got a pin at 170 and Phirom Peterschmidt got a pin at 182.
Mid-Prairie wrestles next at Vinton-Shellsburg on Tuesday.


text:
Electronic Cigarette Maker Agrees to Stop Marketing to Minors
OAKLAND — Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced a settlement to prevent Smoking Everywhere, one of the country's largest electronic cigarette sellers, from targeting minors and claiming that its products are a safe alternative to smoking.
"Smoking Everywhere aimed ads at minors and falsely claimed its products were safe," Brown said. "This settlement stops the company from marketing these addictive products to kids or claiming they aren't dangerous."
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are battery-operated devices with nicotine cartridges designed to look and feel like conventional cigarettes. Instead of actual smoke, e-cigarettes produce a vapor from the nicotine cartridge that is inhaled by the user.
Smoking Everywhere and other electronic cigarette makers have claimed that e-cigarettes are safe because they contain no carcinogens or tar, and produce no second-hand smoke.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), however, found that some electronic cigarettes contain a variety of dangerous chemicals, including nicotine, carcinogens such as nitrosamines, and one brand also contained diethylene glycol, commonly known as antifreeze.
Some e-cigarettes come in strawberry, chocolate, mint, banana and cookies-and-cream flavors designed to appeal to a young audience.
Today's settlement prohibits Smoking Everywhere from marketing to minors and from making false or misleading claims about electronic cigarettes. Specifically, the company has agreed that it will not:
- Market or sell electronic cigarettes to minors. Its website will be age-restricted, and a customer will need to show a government-issued ID. Retail products will be behind a counter. Advertising must note the age restriction.
- Sell flavored electronic cigarette cartridges such as strawberry, mint or bubblegum that could appeal to minors.
- Advertise its products as a smoking cessation device unless the FDA approves them for that purpose.
- Claim that its products are safer than cigarettes or contain no tobacco, tar or carcinogens, and produce no second-hand smoke unless there is competent reliable scientific evidence to support the claims.
Smoking Everywhere also agreed to implement quality control standards to eliminate harmful substances in its products and submit to independent audits.
Smoking Everywhere will also provide a Proposition 65 warning that its products contain nicotine, a chemical known to be addictive and to cause birth defects or reproductive harm. The warning must appear on product packaging, Smoking Everywhere's website and at retail sites.
Smoking Everywhere and its owner will pay $170,000 in penalties and fees.
A copy of the consent judgment is attached.


text:
Threatened with cuts in US military assistance, nearly 50 countries-mostly small, poor nations strongly reliant on international aid-have signed immunity deals (also known as Article 98 agreements) with Washington, allowing the US to effectively bypass the International Criminal Court (ICC). Those bowing to US pressure include Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Israel, and the Philippines, among others, reported the Toronto Star. The Bush administration has strongly opposed the ICC, claiming that it could subject US personnel to politically motivated prosecutions abroad. With the July 1 cooperation deadline (set under the American Servicemember's Protection Act) passed, nearly 50 countries-now stand to lose millions in military equipment and training, according to Reuters. NATO members and non-NATO allies, including Egypt, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Jordan, Argentina, and Bahrain have already received presidential waiver, according to Agence France Presse.
Richard Dicker, director of Human Rights Watch's International Justice program, told the Toronto Star, "The whole approach to the ICC is coloured and shaped by US exceptionalism...I think [the US sees its] role as superpower as a licence to roam the world, deploying armed forces where they see fit, and they see the court as some potential arbiter of that conduct." The ICC has widespread support in the US from groups such as the Feminist Majority because it identifies gender crimes and the crime of apartheid as crimes against humanity. Article 7 of the Rome Statute, which created the court, presents clear language that defines rape, sexual slavery, enforced prostitution, forced pregnancy, enforced sterilization, or any other form of sexual violence of comparable gravity as gender crimes. The United States is the only industrialized country that has not signed the treaty establishing the ICC.
DONATE: Contribute to the Feminist Majority Foundation
Media Resources: Agence France Presse 6/30/03; Toronto Star 6/29/03; Independent/UK 6/30/03; Washington Post 7/1/03; Reuters 7/1/03; Feminist Daily News Wire
© Feminist Majority Foundation, publisher of Ms. magazine
If you liked this story, consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Ms. magazine.
More Feminist News
Search Feminist Wire >>
Feminist Wire Archive >>


text:
The organizations listed as "Top Contributors" reached this list for one of two reasons: either they gave through a political action committee sponsored by the organization, or individuals connected with the organization contributed directly to the candidate.
Under federal law, all contributions over $200 must be itemized and the donor's occupation and employer must be requested and disclosed, if provided. The Center uses that employer/occupation information to identify the donor's economic interest. We do this in two ways:
Of course, it is impossible to know either the economic interest that made each individual contribution possible or the motivation for each individual giver. However, the patterns of contributions provide critical information for voters, researchers and others. That is why Congress mandated that candidates and political parties request employer information from contributors and publicly report it when the contributor provides it.
In some cases, a cluster of contributions from the same organization may indicate a concerted effort by that organization to "bundle" contributions to the candidate. In other cases—both with private companies and with government agencies, non-profits and educational institutions—the reason for the contributions may be completely unrelated to the organization.
Showing these clusters of contributions from people associated with particular organizations provides a valuable—and unique—way of understanding where a candidate is getting his or her financial support. Knowing those groups is also useful after the election, as issues come before Congress and the administration that may affect those organizations and their industries.
Close this window


text:
Using the huge amount of back fat on a large girl to masturbate oneself. So called because of the enormous back boobs on American women.
I pulled a right whale last night. She fell asleep on her front, so I had a Yankee Tit Wank on her and went home.
by Gazira March 22, 2010


text:
CRYSTAL LAKE – City officials took a hard line with a McHenry County College official who requested a delay on a part of the city's watershed ordinance.
The City Council unanimously denied the college's request to temporarily excuse a section of the ordinance that requires three tiers of filtration in its sensitive and decidedly protected Crystal Lake watershed.
The college is looking to repair its deteriorating parking lots, but asked to defer the filtration requirement pending its master plan. Currently, there are ball fields located where the extra filtration would be needed, but the fields would be moved under the college's master plan.
MCC President Vicky Smith said the college would fully comply with the ordinance in eight years if the college's master plans never materialize. If plans do move forward, the filtration requirement would be met sooner, she said.
A deferral, Councilman Brett Hopkins said, "translates to never happening."
Smith also said it was a timing issue because the college wants to repair its nearly 40-year-old parking lot before the fall semester.
Council members rejected the idea of wavering on the city's watershed ordinance.
"A good long-term plan is knowing what the ordinances are and planning for them accordingly," Councilwoman Cathy Ferguson said. "I don't know why you didn't take those into consideration."
The college's Board of Trustees earlier this year approved rebuilding parking lots B and D for a cost not to exceed $2.3 million.
At least four Crystal Lake residents and another from Woodstock urged the council to reject the deferment, arguing it would set a bad precedent for future developers.
The City Council agreed.
"We have to treat you like any other developer," Mayor Aaron Shepley said.


text:
Last summer I wrote about sharing my tips for securing a coveted cottage invitation from friends. A quick recap: Three things always seem to work for me - I bring food, booze and design advice (note: you can substitute design advice with card tricks, carpentry skills or guitar playing).
As you read this 2013 cottage update, I am up north reviewing my design advice given in last summer's margarita haze. It was while preparing said margaritas in my friend's poor excuse of a kitchen that I recommended she look into a Greentea design kitchen (greenteadesign.com). Annie is good at many things but decor and design are not on the list. Thankfully, she has no problem taking advice from those knowledgeable in areas in which she doesn't excel.
So back in November, on a miserable rainy day, Annie called to ask if I had time to meet her at Greentea design to look at their Asian-inspired kitchens. She spoke as if we had discussed it just the previous week. I hadn't thought about my suggestion since August but Annie hadn't forgotten, and she was ready to take action. Her cottage kitchen isn't large and the layout possibilities are very limited so it didn't take long to plan. She bought a kitchen in essentially the same time it takes me to choose an ice cream flavour.
Fast-forward to summer 2013, and the completed kitchen must look good because I've managed to secure a bed for the busiest, most cherished weekend of summer - Canada day weekend. Not wanting to rest on last year's design laurels and definitely wanting a repeat invitation this summer, I come prepared with ideas for what I've heard will be Annie's next project, the screened porch.
Currently her Muskoka room is classified as functional - dated, but functional.
I'm using the photograph above as inspiration for what Annie's screened porch could look like. designed by Henry P. Johnson at Johnson Berman (johnsonberman.com) for a client's hunting lodge in Maryland, this porch is essentially the same as Annie's, with the exception of the length. And because of that reduction in space, Annie has only one entrance (the foreground door) onto her porch rather than the two pictured here.
Mr. Johnson's furniture layout is ideal for my friend's porch. Two well-proportioned sofas and a daybed provide plenty of room for a group to gather or an extra guest to bunk down (as long as that guest is not me). The neutral cushion colour with slight pops provided by the blankets and decorative cushions look both calm and cottagey.
I like the hanging lanterns and ceiling fan, which are not only functional but a lovely visual as well. Annie has an outdoor light on her porch, and, this summer, instead of putting tin foil around it to provide mood lighting during dinner, I'm going to go out on a limb and recommend replacing it with something a little less outdoorsy looking. And dare I suggest a dimmer switch.
Because a screened porch provides a complete other room in which to live, eat and sleep, an outdoor rug helps to cozy up the space and ground the furniture.
In the above photo, the room is divided into thirds with the rug acting as the centre anchor for the sofas and coffee table. I like that the primary furniture and cushions are from an outdoor collection so mildew isn't a problem during damp summers (nor would Annie have to move the furniture off her porch in winter).
The dining area on her porch is in the same spot as shown in the photo, and because space is limited, the only change I suggest is for Annie to use benches on either side of her rectangular table to maximize seating. It's easier to get three bums on a bench than it is to get three dining chairs on each side of a table. What with my infamous 3-2-1 margaritas and kitchen design advice, the summer of 2012 warranted me three weekend invites to Annie's cottage. I'm anxious to see how my Aperol spritz/screened porch combo fares for the summer of 2013 (and therefore 2014!).
I'll keep you posted.
Send your design question to firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
4-channel transmitter
Liquiline CM444R
Expandable multiparameter DIN-rail and cabinet device for all industries
- Legg i handlekurv
- Valg og størrelser
- Konfigurere
Prissetting etter innlogging og konfigurasjon
Liquiline CM444R is a digital multiparameter transmitter for process monitoring and control in all applications - even where mounting space is limited. You save time and money through fast and simple installation, operation and handling. The 4-channel controller can be extended to accommodate up to 8 sensors at any time to fit the needs of your process. Liquiline CM444R provides you with all the benefits of a best-in-class transmitter platform from clever simplicity to maximum process safety.
Saves space, saves money: Small footprint, 4 channels in one device, expandable at any time, saves space in cabinets – perfect for skids.
High-speed installation: No cut-out in cabinet door, one-click DIN-rail mounting, minimized wiring.
Simple and safe commissioning: Convenient setup multiplication to other devices with SD-Card saves time and minimizes effort.
Easy to operate and service: Intuitive user interface, hot plug & play with pre-calibrated Memosens sensors, universal components fit all parameters.
Process control and safety: Integrated web server that allows the operator to remotely view diagnostic data, perform configurations, or access device parameters in any web browser - even via Smartphone.
The Liquiline CM444R multiparameter transmitter is suitable for all applications in non-hazardous areas, for example in these industries and their utilities:
Food & Beverages
Life Sciences
Power & Energy
Water & Wastewater
Liquiline CM444R features all common communication protocols and interfaces, such as:
0/4...20 mA
Modbus TCP / Modbus RS485


text:
Bluffton Police Officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Bluffton Parkway around 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Upon arrival to the scene, a Silver Ford SUV was found overturned on the center median.
The vehicle contained five occupants at the time of the collision. Velinda Morales of Hardeeville, who was the driver of the vehicle, was transported to Hilton Head Hospital to be treated for minor injuries. A passenger in the vehicle was also transported to Savannah Memorial Hospital where she will be treated for minor injuries.
The investigation into the incident is still ongoing at this time.


text:
Vivid sunsets, stunning ocean views, and one of the most affordable rental markets in Florida? Cha-ching! Welcome to Jax, a.k.a Jacksonville, where the sports fan, outdoor enthusiast, foodie, and art critic live side by side. Residents enjoy rooting for the Florida Gators, Seminoles, Suns, or Jaguars, relaxing at the beach, exploring the city's massive system of nature trails, and dining out at the latest riverwalk restaurants.
Jacksonville is the largest city in the continental U.S., with a total of 840 square miles. It's also home to the largest urban park system in the country—111,000 acres of parks, to be exact.
Weather wise, things couldn't look brighter! Because it's located in the northeast corner of Florida, Jacksonville is much less humid than Orlando and most other cities in Florida. Expect to be sitting poolside in February while your out-of-state friends are bundled up to brace the snow and ice.
On top of Jacksonville's great weather, sports scene, and variety of outdoor activities, the city also boasts one of the most affordable housing scenes in Florida. Do the math! On average, one bedroom apartments in Jacksonville rent for just $906 and two bedroom apartments rent for about $1,091 (December 2016). In Orlando, though, a one bedroom apartment will cost you about $1,612, and in Ft. Lauderdale, a whopping $1,718.
The most expensive apartments can be found in Southside, Atlantic Highlands, and Jacksonville Beach. Cheaper apartments in Jacksonville are located in New Town, Moncrief Park, and Mid-Westside.
Grab your sunglasses and pack your bags for Jacksonville! Whether you're moving across the country or across town, ApartmentSearch can help you find your next apartment in Jacksonville. Compare recently listed apartments below, including studios, townhomes, and furnished apartments for rent in Jacksonville, the "River by the Sea."


text:
USAF Major General Reuben Columbus Hood Jr. visits Cuba during his goodwill tour. An USAF F-86 as it flies in low over beach, makes a climb. Spectators watch diamond-shaped formation of the Thunderbirds. The formation as it banks and completes a barrel roll. Several views of the Thunderbirds performing. General Hood and President of Cuba, Fulgencio Batista y Zaldivar. Views of the president. Views of the secret Police. American flag flying full mast, palm tree in the foreground. Several views of spectators. The Cuban flag flying full mast. Coast line of Havana, Cuba. Street scene along the beach area of Havana, Cuba.
Documentary "One Week in October." Aerial views of Russian missiles in Cuba. Columbus day parade with marching bands, Boy Scouts, troops. Brief excerpt from 1962 World Series Baseball game with New York Yankees pitcher Ralph Terry delivering to Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants, who hits a ball to the deep left corner that is caught. March of Dimes annual poster girl. Jackie Kennedy with children of foreign diplomats. Fireworks in Uganda celebrating its independence. View of Vatican Palace and a candlelight vigil. President John Kennedy with Ahmed Ben Bella, Premier of Algeria. Ben Bella is then seen with Cuban leader Castro who receives him in Cuba. U.S. moon rocket launch. Scientists in America reviewing designs for fallout shelters and visiting banks, stores, and municipal buildings and garages to assess them for worthiness as bomb fallout shelters. Views of various types of fallout shelters. Food, water drums, medical and sanitation supplies bound for civic fallout shelters are seen rolling off of assembly lines and being boxed. Radiological monitoring equipment on an assembly line. A woman packages a geiger counter into a box. Then the fallout shelter supplies are seen transported by rail to defense department warehouses for distribution by local authorities to Community Fallout Shelters. View of moving train seen from above and from sideview. View of new fallout shelter signs being mounted at fallout shelters. Forklifts working at Naval Supply Center Oakland in California to arrange supplies for shelters. View of American Legion meeting where former President Harry Truman makes a speech. Former President Eisenhower gives a speech in Connecticut endorsing some candidates. Air Force helicopter flies overhead and then seen landing on White House lawn. Beaches of Cuba. Marches in Cuba. Historic view of soldiers marching beside monument to Battleship Maine in Havana. Crane atop monument as a wing is cut off; scenes of destruction of monument to Battleship Maine in Havana. Fidel Castro and Che Guevara marching into Havana in 1959 with cheering throngs after succeeding in revolt against Batista. Fidel Castro and Soviet leader Khrushchev greeting one another at United Nations in 1961. Soviet deputy premier Anastas Mikoyin greeted by Castro and crowd at Havana airport in 1960. Trade agreement between Cuba and Havana signed. Soviet Russian cargo ships on way to Havana. Cuban refugees in small boats being rescued by U.S. Coast Guard. Views of military specialists examining films of aerial views of suspected missile installations in Cuba. U.S. military mobilization for possible war. Strategic Air Command begins dispersing aircraft to possible needed locations. B-52 Stratofortress aircraft takes off. Badge on plane: "Anywhere. Anytime." Destroyer USS Strong, DD-758, making way in heavy seas. An American Aircraft Carrier underway in the distance. Polaris submarine on surface. Officers of STRAC or Strategic Army Corps seen meeting after being assigned to the new command of U.S. Forces Atlantic. Alerted U.S Army units on training exercise to maintain combat readiness. American Army troops load into rear of transport plane . C-124 Globemaster taking off. Then a C-119 shortly after takeoff flying overhead. Then a MATS C-124 again is seen overhead. 1st Armored division tanks being loaded onto rail for transport from Fort Hood Texas to Fort Stewart Georgia.
Scenes of activity around the Iglesia de la Cathedral in Old Havana, Cuba. People entering and leaving the church. A man standing with a loaded cart. Military officers relaxing at table under tree in Old Havana. Soldiers marching into the ancient "Castillo De La Fuerza" (Castle of Strength) in Old Havana. A military officer walking in the area of the military garrison Castillo De La Fuerza located on the water in the port of Havana. Street scenes of Old Havana showing the Prado Promenade, with automobiles, pedestrians and a little black dog. Views of spectators crowding the Oriental Park Race Track, Marianao, Havana, Cuba. Horses and riders seen in various phases of horse racing: Going to starting gate, and finishing a race.
Monuments in the city of Havana, Cuba. View of the Havana skyline. The exteriors of the National Capitol Building. The dome of the building. The exteriors of the Havana telephone exchange building. The USS Maine monument in the University of Havana. The Hotel National of Havana in the background. The exteriors of the Presidential Palace in Havana. The Morro Castle at Havana bay.
Events leading to the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 when the United States and the Soviet Union confronted each other with nuclear destruction. A helicopter lands on the White House lawn in Washington DC. Beach views in Cuba. A military parade. Desecration of a monument. A crowd of cheering Cuban people as Fidel Castro enters Havana, Cuba in 1959. United Nations building. Fidel Castro and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev embrace. Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union Anastas Mikoyan deplanes and is greeted by Fidel Castro in Havana. A trade agreement between Russia and Cuba signed by Fidel Castro. Russian cargo ships en route to Havana. Cuban refugees in small boats. A map depicts proximity of Cuba to the U.S. U.S. surveillance aircraft heading for Cuba. A sign reads 'HQ. 4080 S W Intelligence Division'. Men examine reconnaissance photographs of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba. The photographs show transports and tents for fueling and maintenance. A sign reads 'Strategic Missile Facility GAM 77 Combined Systems'. U.S. rockets readied for any emergency. A U.S. Air Force aircraft takes off from an airfield. U.S. Navy ships in the Atlantic Ocean. A U.S. submarine underway at sea.
Statue of José Marti, designed by Enrique Luis Varela and sculpted by Juan José Sicre, at foot of Marti memorial monument in Revolution Square, Havana, Cuba. The Cuban flag on the Ministry of Interior building, across the square. Camilo Cienfuegos addresses people and Fidel Castro smiles in Havana, Cuba. A procession by people. Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos with others sitting. President Manuel Urrutia comes with others. Soviet vice-prime minister, Anastas Mikoyan, steps from Soviet plane. He meets President Urrutia. Mikoyan wearing a straw hat with "Cuba" written on it. Fidel Castro and leading revolutionary figures attend a formal reception for Mikoyan. A signboard reads 'INRA Cooperative Arroceru Jose Smith Comas Zona H-10 Cardenas'. Farmers in field with their cattle. Fidel Castro addresses the press. Cuban workmen handling lumber at a construction site. A board reads'Instituto Nacional de Ahorro y Vivienda,' and announces the construction of a planned city of 300 homes. Women parade holding rifles. The French freighter La Coubre exploding on March 4,1960, while being unloaded in Havana harbor, Cuba. Scenes of explosions and fire as people run to escape the area. Fire fighters trying to extinguish flames, and similar events are captured by the camera. Post accident scenes of Castro speaking to the populace and of mourners walking along the street in Havana. (Note: This French ship was carrying munitions from Antwerp.Approximately 100 people were killed and twice as many injured in this terrible accident.)


text:
A federal judge on Wednesday denied an attempt by a group of foie gras producers and restaurants to temporarily stall a recently instituted ban on the fatty delicacy.
U.S. District Judge Stephen Wilson in Los Angeles turned down the request from North America's largest foie gras producers and Hot's Restaurant Group Inc. of Southern California, which say they are losing $11,000 a day in revenue.
The California law, which was signed in 2004 but took effect July 1, prohibits the production and sale of items derived from force-fed ducks and geese. Violators face fines of as much as $1,000 a day.
As soon as the ban went into effect, the foie gras group filed a lawsuit challenging its constitutionality and arguing that the edict was far too vague. Wilson decided that the case must be worked out in court; he set a hearing date for Aug. 29.
"No amount of legal maneuvering will change the fact that shoving pipes down birds' throats to force them to consume vastly more than they would otherwise is grossly inhumane and unacceptable to the people of California," Jonathan Lovvorn, senior vice president of animal protection litigation for the Humane Society of the United States, said in a statement.


text:
Perlico needed a new stationery design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 29 designs submitted by 13 freelance designers.
Looking for business card (double sided), letterhead and compliment slip design please. I've attached artwork here. Our logo is blue on white background. We have provided artwork including ai, pdf and eps for the logo and the same logo colours inversed maybe for the back. Its up to you guys. you have free resign. I think illustrator is probably the best for this kind of work. Here is the link to contact info and logo: http://www.sendspace.com/file/d3eqb0
Final work should be : letterhead 297 x 210mm, compliment slip - 210 x99mm, business card 83 x 53mm
Good luck guys
Clean, professional, attractive
Clean, professional, sharp
Unclean, unprofessional, unsharp


text:
For many families, the Christmas season is a flutter of present buying, gift wrapping, spreading hints and rumors about the packages under the tree, and finally – on the big day – a whirlwind of bows and torn paper scattered everywhere with much frivolity and laughter.
But for children with incarcerated parents, the situation can be much different. Sixteen-year-old Shae remembers a time when Christmas was a period of tears. The first phase of her life included her father being sent to prison when she was 3, her mother losing custody of her when she was 6, and living with her grandmother who had back-to-back surgeries.
"I had no friends," Shae remembers. "I didn't know what was going on. I cried every day."
Things shifted in Shae's life when her dad signed up for Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree, a program that connects incarcerated parents with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts.
"I got a new Barbie truck with a CD player in the back and pajamas," she recalls. "And the Angel Tree volunteers prayed for my grandma, and she started to get better."
Shae's father continued to sign her up for the program year after year, making the holidays a much brighter time for his daughter.
Since 1976, Angel Tree has delivered more than 17 million Christmas gifts to more than 8 million children nationwide. These gifts are given to children in the name of their incarcerated parent, helping to maintain and heal relationships. This year the program's goal is to reach 475,000 children with Christmas gifts. Thanks to a matching grant, by donating $12.58, you can help reach two children with a gift and the joy of Christmas. Christmas is just weeks away and Angel Tree is still falling short of its goal of reaching all of the children whose incarcerated parents want to be able to give them a gift this Christmas. But you can help make sure every one of the 41,952 remaining boys and girls get an Angel Tree Christmas. Donations are being collected through Dec. 24. Visit HelpAngelTree.com to learn how you can help.
Children with incarcerated parents can undergo many feelings of separation, including traumatic stress, survivor guilt, developmental regressions and poor self-concept. For older children, these feelings can lead to intergenerational crime and incarceration, according to a report from the Urban Institute Justice Policy Center.
One in three prisoners is a parent, and an estimated 1.7 million children will spend Christmas this year separated from their incarcerated mom or dad.
Shae has grown greatly since her father signed her up for the program many years ago. She now is involved in her community, participating in the cheer team, the dance team, basketball and flag football at her school.
"I hope to have a big family and a big career in criminal justice and law enforcement ahead of me," she says. "And of course, I will always be helping other people and volunteering, just like Angel Tree did for me."
Join thousands of others who have donated to Angel Tree and help make this Christmas one of hope by visiting HelpAngelTree.com.


text:
We're just over a third of the way through the first season of the Rennie-sance. Under head coach Martin Rennie's tutelage, Vancouver Whitecaps FC have had an optimistic start to 2012 in Major League Soccer (MLS). With the next home match against Houston Dynamo just a week away, now is a perfect time to reflect on the strides made by the team in the season so far, as well as look forward to the exciting things on the horizon.
Whitecaps FC underwent a number of personnel changes this season beginning, with the notable key addition of coach Rennie. Positivity is the key to Rennie's philosophy and his glass half-full outlook provides the right type of environment to build towards the future. His ability to galvanize the team and motivate his players to want to give their all is inspiring for both team and fans alike.
The addition to the line-up of former South Korean international Young-Pyo Lee, centre back Martin Bonjour, and the return of a healthy Jay DeMerit and Alain Rochat has completely revitalized the 'Caps backline. Together with the goalkeeping proficiency of Joe Cannon, the stalwart defenders helped hold the fort and set a new record for their run of 427 minutes (nearly five games) without conceding a goal to start an MLS season.
Speaking of clean sheets, Cannon has proven a force to be reckoned with for opposing strikers. The veteran shot-blocker's talent between the posts hasn't gone unnoticed, having twice won out of his four nominations for MLS Save of the Week. One of those wins was for making a diving fingertip save to knock away a curling strike from Chivas USA's Casey Townsend that seemed destined for the top corner in Week Two.
That victory on the road against Western Conference rivals Chivas USA was a feather in the cap for the club with the team going on to earn their first-ever road win in MLS. Making the accomplishment even sweeter was that the winning goal came from none other than captain DeMerit, his first ever for the Blue & White and in MLS.
It isn't only their defensive abilities that have shown promise, the 'Caps offence has also provided some extremely memorable moments so far. The depth of talent in the arsenal of strikers is something to envy with Camilo Sanvezzo, Sébastien Le Toux, and even defenders YP Lee and Rochat all earning nominations for MLS Goal of the Week. Eric Hassli's wonder-strike against Toronto FC in Amway Canadian Championship action made highlight reels worldwide, as did his equally admirable extra-time winning goal against San Jose Earthquakes.
Mark the date on your calendar because eagerly anticipated Designated Player (DP) Barry Robson will finally be eligible to play with the team when the North American transfer window opens on June 27. Robson's impressive resume includes spending time with Scottish clubs Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC, Dundee United FC, and Celtic FC, as well English side Middlesbrough FC. Given the calibre of talent he possesses, it would not be surprising if the Scottish international becomes a fan favourite with the club.
A bevy of 'Caps younger players have already shown tons of promise this season. Omar Salgado's move out to the left wing has opened up a world of possibilities for the creative striker that we've likely only just seen the beginning of. Another youthful player to keep an eye on is striker Darren Mattocks, who tallied his first league goal last week after a late equalizer against Portland Timbers.
The team's MLS high for this point in the season currently puts them in possible playoff contention. Now the squad will attempt to ride the crest of its success and maintain their place on the table. One of the best ways for the 'Caps to do that is by continuing to make Bell Pitch at BC Place a fortress against the opposition. You too can contribute to a winning atmosphere by helping cheer the team to victory next Sunday afternoon when Whitecaps FC play host to Houston Dynamo! Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. PT. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.ca/whitecapsfc.


text:
UNITAR and UNCDF Sign MoU for Local Development Training Partnership [1]
September 3, Geneva, Switzerland
UNITAR and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF [2]) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) launching their new cooperation for training and capacity development on local development and decentralization topics. The MoU foments a collaborative framework for activities, projects and programmes to be jointly developed for strengthened capacity development for local authorities and practitioners.
According to UN General Assembly (modified in 1974), UNCDF's mandate is to first and foremost assist the least developing countries in the development of their economics by working directly with the private sectors, civil societies and local governments throughout the least development countries; while UNITAR's mission is to deliver innovative training and conduct research on knowledge systems to increase the capacity of our beneficiaries across local and global levels.
Through this new MoU, UNITAR and UNCDF agree to jointly build cooperation at the local level, based on their respective mandates, missions, expertise, networks and strategic work programmes. The two institutions will then work together to develop learning and training platforms to conduct a variety of capacity development and training activities for local authorities, civil societies and private sectors with a focus on UNCDF's operations for Least Developed Countries.
For more information contact firstname.lastname@example.com [3].


text:
Alternatives to Plastics
There are lots of alternatives to plastics. In our new Information section you will find information on various plastic alternatives, how safe they are, and whether they can be easily recycled.
A few examples of plastic alternatives include glass, ceramic, stainless steel, and wood. This section is a work in progress with more alternatives coming soon!
Plastic Pollution Coalition No Plastic Straw Pledge
Pledge to REFUSE plastic straws, and ask your favorite eatery to only serve straws upon request.
Ban Toxic Microbeads Campaign
Sign this petition initiated by The 5Gyres Institute to support the elimination of plastic polyethylene micro-beads in personal care products.


text:
Dear Readers: So Long After Seven Years….
Dear Readers,
After nearly seven years and 700 articles about women's health during the menopause years, I've decided to stop publishing Menopause The Blog to devote more time to other projects concerning women's health. I started MTB as a way to share my personal research about menopause symptoms and remedies with other women experiencing the same thing. Whether you've just stumbled onto this website through a web search or you've been a regular follower, I hope that you've found answers to your own questions in my articles, reading recommendations and interviews with leading medical experts.
If you have enjoyed reading this blog, and want to continue learning about menopause from other members of the "tribe," let me introduce you to the "menopause sisterhood" – women who, as a result of their own experiences with weight gain, hot flashes, brain fog and more – have made it their mission to help other women through their books, blogs, media appearances and events;
Have you discovered Ellen Dolgen? She wrote a terrific book called Shmirshky: the pursuit of hormone happiness(she explains the title in the book), which is a primer about what to expect in the menopause years. You'll love her breezy writing style and upbeat attitude. Stanness Jonekos turned her personal experience of conquering menopausal weight gain (just as she was planning her wedding) into The Menopause Makeover: The Ultimate Guide to Taking Control of Your Health and Beauty During Menopause- her weight loss program that's helping hundreds of women. Magnolia at The Perimenopause Blog shares her personal experiences, encouragement and a big dose of wisdom on her information-packed blog. And at Flash Free: Not Your Mama's Menopause, writer Liz Scherer shares her witty sensibility and keen writing skills on topics such as menopausal belly fat ("Jelly in Yo Belly?) and sex cereal ("What's Fueling Your Fire in the Morning?").
I can't say goodbye without a shout out to three physicians I've come to know, who are also devoting their careers to helping mid-life women, and who have been so generous with me. Dr. Robynne Chutkan is an integrative gastro-enterologist near Washington, D.C. who understands the unique needs of menopausal women. She can spend hours talking about bloat and gas. In fact she's written a book about it called "Gut Bliss" that will hit the stores in October. You'll find details about it on her website.
Dr. Barb Dupree, a gynecologist in Michigan founded Middlesexmd.com to bring problems of sexual dysfunction out in the open so women know they're not alone and that there are solutions. It's the best resource I've seen on this topic and she even takes questions.
Dr. Lauren Streicher makes me wish I lived in Chicago where she has a thriving gynecology practice no doubt because of her genuine interest in women's most personal health concerns and her love of teaching, whether at the Northwestern U. medical school, through her media appearances and books, or one-to-one with her patients. If you're a candidate for a hysterectomy, you must read her book, The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy.
And, though we live on opposite coasts, I consider Joan Pagano my personal trainer through her excellent , illustrated books on women's fitness that I've told you about on this blog. We finally met in person just last year and I know that if we lived near each other we'd walk our 10,000 daily steps together.
Thanks for reading and, for now, so long.


text:
WageWorks® Commuter Benefits
If you take public transportation to work or pay for parking, a Commuter Account saves you money by paying parking expenses with pre-tax dollars. It's a great way to put extra money
in your pocket each month.
It's Easy to Use,
Easy to Save
A WageWorks Commuter Account is a great way to save money on your commute to work.
With a WageWorks Commuter Account, you can use tax-free funds to pay for public transportation such as train, subway, bus, ferry, trolley, or vanpool and parking you use as your daily commute to work. Funds are moved to your account before taxes are deducted, which reduces your overall tax burden.
The monthly tax-free allowable limits will be:
Using your WageWorks Commuter Account is as easy as 1-2-3:
Yes and Save Big
Even if you pay for parking for work only a few days a week, a WageWorks Commuter Account saves you money by paying parking expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Funds are moved from your paycheck to your account before taxes are deducted. It's a great way to put extra money in your pocket each month.
With a WageWorks Commuter Account, there's low risk, and big reward.
Use for parking at or near work or at or near public transportation as part of your commute.
Sign up any time and get started quickly with automatic deductions from your paycheck.
Pay for parking with a pre-loaded debit card, make automatic online payments to your parking provider or get reimbursed for parking expenses.
Manage all facets of your commuter account easily—online or from your mobile device.
Easily pause or cancel your account without penalty.


text:
Difference between revisions of "Narragansett"
Revision as of 22:35, 10 July 2011
South County, Rhode Island. It includes the beach villages of Galilee, Scarborough, Point Judith, and Bonnet Shores. Families and students enjoy Narragansett especially in the summer because beaches are so close! After spending all day in the sun, there are many restaurants to sit down, relax, have some drinks, and eat some good food while hearing the ocean waves hit the shore.
Narragansett history in a nutshell - the bay and town took the name of the Indian nation that lived in Rhode Island, the name means "people of a small, narrow place." Point Judith and Galilee were inhabited primarily by farmers and people in the fishing industry. Today Narragansett is home to shops, beaches, restaurants and marinas. The town is scarcely 20 miles long and less than 2 miles wide.
Weather is definitely a big attraction of Narragansett. Visitors never get bored with what the climate has to offer. The conditions here are truly diverse the whole year long. Since Rhode Island is part of New England we truly experience all four seasons. The beauty and warmth of spring followed by the scorching heat of summer, the cool temperatures and scenic colors of autumn, as well as the frosty snow storms of winter. Narragansett gets it all.
Get in
By plane
By car
I-95 to Exit 92 in Connecticut. At the light, make a right onto RT 2. You will be on RT 2 for 1.5 miles when you will see a sign for 78 west on the right. Take 78 west for approx. 4 miles. Look for signs for US RT 1 north, make left at intersection. You will be on Rt 1 for 20 miles, make right off Narragansett exit. Follow signs to RT 108.
I-95 to Exit 9 in RI. Exit in left lane off highway onto RT 4. Follow RT 4 to RT 1 South for 8 miles to the Narragansett exit. Turn left at light and go under overpass. At this rotary bear left and follow signs for Narragansett.
By train
By boat
Coming in at Point Judith in Galilee is the only main way to enter into Narragansett. One will enter by Great Island and will be able to continue down until Wakefield, RI.
Boating access
Get around
The easiest way to access the charm of Narragansett is by foot or bike. To get the complete seasonal experience that Narragansett has to offer, you are invited to explore the picturesque beauty by walking along our wonderful beaches, or riding along our scenic waterfront roads. To help get around one might consider renting a moped/scooter or car to be able to get around from the Narragansett Pier area to Scarborough and Point Judith. You are also very welcome to visit our interesting historic sites. Whether you prefer historic lighthouses, beautiful marinas, or our striking works of art, the choice is up to you. If staying for a long visit in Narragansett, you may want to consider a beach pass for access to alternate parking because the beautiful beaches attract many people which leaves parking hard to find and expensive. Having a beach pass would guarantee parking in reserved parking lots.
Transportation Rentals
Car Rental
Boat Rental
Black Point, Ocean Rd.. A scenic spot popular with fishermen, hikers, and bird watchers located just down the road from Scarborough State Beach, Black Point is the perfect place to go for a walk on the nice day. Open from dawn to dusk and free year round, it offers a great view of the coastline, and the tide pools in the area also help to make the location interesting. Visitors should be careful since the rocks can become very slippery, however, and swimming is not recommended as the water is quite deep and very rough.
When traveling to Southern Rhode Island on a summer day there are several beaches you can spend the day at depending on what kind of experience you are looking for.
If you are looking to potentially join a beach club there are two beautiful ones in town:
The above beach clubs offer certain amenities such as pool, restaurants, and private events for members only.
Other options for beaches in Narragansett are:
- A family oriented beach that allows you to either buy a parking and beach pass, or pay daily fee of $7/a day to walk on to the beach $15/day for parking.
Also offers season passes as well as daily parking passes, however if you can find a parking spot nearby, it is free to walk on to the beach.
Outdoor Recreation
Other Activities
Steaks and Burgers
Fine Dining
Pubs and Taverns
Water Front Dining
The Richards Bed and Breakfast, 144 Gibson Avenue, +1 789-7746, [29]. Historic stone home located on a quiet street 1.5 miles from Narragansett Town Beach. Full gourmet breakfast, Wi-fi, koi pond and gardens, air conditioning.
The Village Inn Hotel and Conference Center, 1 Beach Street, +1 783-6767, [31]. Located along Narragansett Pier, offers 62 luxiourious guest rooms featuring a gourmet restaurant, spa, and pool.
Ocean Rose Inn, 113 Ocean Road, +1 783-4704, [32] A romantic upscale Victorian Inn overlooking Narragansett Bay that has its own restaurant with panoramic views of the ocean serving Italian and seafood cuisine. The rooms are styled Victorian as well as contemporary.
Sheppard's Place, 172 Boon Street,+1 742-5903, [33]. Bed and breakfast that feels like you are just at home. Walking distance of shops, parks, beach, and restaurants. Enjoy relaxing on the patio looking at the private garden and ocean views.
Shells By the Sea, 8 River View Road, +1 782-6985, [34]. Newly built B&B that is minutes from the Narragansett Town Beach and the famous Narragansett Towers. Offers a romantic getaway package for couples.
Scarborough Beach Motel, 901 Ocean Rd., +1 401 783-2063 [35]. The motel is located in a quiet residential neighborhood directly across the street from Scarborough State Beach. They offer clean, comfortable rooms with 1, 2, or 3 double beds and efficiencies. All rooms have private baths with stall showers and Cable TV, Telephone, individual Heat / AC unit and most room with Microwave/Refrigerator.
The Atlantic House, 85 Ocean Rd., +1 401-783-6400, [36]. Right across from the Narragansett seawall. Very short walk to Narragansett Town Beach and Pier Market Place shops.
Cottage Rentals
Narragansett is located not far from the University of Rhode Island where college students live during the school year. These students rent out houses usually for a nine month period. When summer approaches all these houses are available and look for people who need a place to stay to enjoy all of what Narragansett has to offer. Staying for a weekend, a week, a month, or even the whole summer, getting a cottage rental is well worth it!
Durkin Cottage Realty, 815 Point Judith Road, +1 401-789-6659, [37]. Leading realty in Narragansett that helps you find winter, summer, or yearly rentals.
Lila Delman Real Estate, 41 Ocean Rd., +1 401-789-6666, [38]. Offers year-round rentals, vacation rentals, beach houses, student rentals and summer rentals in Narragansett. Their wide spectrum of homes include cottage rentals by the ocean or beach, Victorian oceanfront estates, beach homes with docks on ocean access salt ponds, beach houses, river front homes and more.
Ocean State Rentals, [39]. This realty is determined to meet your vacation accommodations!
Ann O'brien Realty,196 Ocean Rd. +1 401-782-3900, [40]. Find the rental you've been waiting for using their conveniently, interactive rental search right online.
Stay Safe
Get out


text:
ForumsQuestionsWeekly Planner - a question
Weekly Planner - a question
I'm an ex RTM user. I'm learning to enjoy TD.
I was wondering how it's best, in your exprience, to make a weekly schedule (weekly planner), so that each day has several planned tasks pre-scheduled.
BTW: I try not to use "fake" due dates, unless my task has a real due date.
Thanks for replying
This message was edited Oct 03, 2011.
Posted: Oct 03, 2011
that is a hard one. Are those planned tasks repeated from one week to the next? If yes then you can choose to repeat them weekly from the completion date - this way you don't have a due date but they appear a week after you complete them.
Folke X
I am not even sure what you mean. You say you do not use "fake" due date - I appreciate that, neither do I - but I do not understand what you mean by schedule unless it is made up of "fake" time slots for the respective tasks. Could you please explain.
Personally, I do not even try to make a schedule. Everything is in a big queue, and I promote things manually to a higher "Status" (I am using the Status field for this manual promotion). I also use due dates, but only "real" ones.
If I want to look ahead one week I currently use a saved search that I have called "Now / 1W" which includes everything that is due the next week, plus anything that has certain other combinations of stars, statuses and priorities. That gives me an overall picture of what I should expect to do, but it does not give an exact date for the dateless tasks.
Thanks for your reply.
I'll try to further explain.
Lets assume Im working on 5 different big projects a month.
Each project has many tasks to accomplish.
All projects shoul be accomplished by the end of the month.
Now, At the begining of each week, I wish to schedule different specufic tasks.
Mon - 3 tasks in project 1 + 2 tasks in project 2 etc
Tue - 2 tasks on project 3 + 1 task on project 2 etc
Wed - 2 tasks on project 4 + 3 tasks pn project 5
Thu -
I wonder how could this be accomplished on TD
The tasks are not usually repeating themselves
A big queue is not effective when planning big projects. I should plan in advance in order to complete the projecs on time
I hope Im more clear now about my question
You cannot reply yet
U Back to topic home
R Post a reply
To participate in these forums, you must be signed in.


text:
Stephen A. Smith Goes In On Lebron James! "You Want To Be Crowned With No Rings?"
Stephen A Smith snaps on Lebron James
Please click the "Report" button below if the video on this page is not working properly.
Comments will only be displayed by verified emails. No Spamming or Racism.


text:
Find us on:
Through its Office of Employment Projections, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) develops 10 year projections of industry and occupational employment for use in career counseling and educational planning. Employment projections are developed every two years, using an econometric model of the economy in the target year and staffing patterns projected from BLS survey data. Projections for the 2000-10 period include approximately 35 health occupations and 8 health industry sectors.
Review Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
List reviewed web resources
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the federal government's human resources agency. While daily providing the American public up-to-date employment information, OPM ensures that the nation's civil service remains free of political influence and that federal employees are selected and treated fairly and on the basis of merit. OPM supports agencies with personnel services and policy leadership including staffing tools, guidance on labor-management relations, preparation of government's future leaders, compensation policy development, and programs to improve workforce performance. The agency manages the federal retirement system, as well as the world's largest employer-sponsored health insurance progam serving more than nine million federal employees, retirees and their family members.
Review Date: Friday, January 06, 2012
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is the world's oldest and largest professional safety organization. ASSE's mission is to foster the technical, scientific, managerial and ethical knowledge, skills and competency of safety, health and environmental professionals for the protection of people, property and the environment, and to advance the status and promote the advancement of the safety profession.
Review Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The National Association for Hispanic Elderly [Asociación Nacional Pro Personas Mayores] was founded in 1975 to serve the needs of Hispanic elderly and other low income persons. It is recognized as the pioneer and the leading organization in the field of Hispanic Aging. It has become one of the broadest based Hispanic organizations in the nation. It is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation with both public and private funding. It has earned a national reputation for its work with the elderly and for its increasingly significant role in the larger Hispanic community. The scope of the Association's work includes employment programs, services for the elderly, economic development projects which include low-income housing and neighborhood development programs, research and data collection, training and technical assistance, development of model projects, and award winning media productions. The Association has an extended network of over 500 public and private community service organizations throughout the nation.
Review Date: Thursday, January 31, 2013
The Braille Institute was founded in 1919 as the Universal Braille Press to provide services to the blind, which now includes production of more than 5 million Braille pages yearly, preschool services, supplemental academic programs for children, summer camps for children, a youth recreational center, low-priced consumer goods and visual aids, counseling, a career learning center, job placement, social activities, and instruction in basic living skills. Individualized programs developed for newly blind persons include training in orientation and mobility, Braille reading and writing, techniques of daily living, home management, and typing. The Institute's 1-800-BRAILLE line refers callers nationwide to organizations serving the blind in their areas as well as providing information on its services. Services are also provided for persons with low vision. The Institute's library circulates over 800,000 books (50,000 titles) in Braille as well as records and tapes. BIA has four satellite and 50 community centers in addition to its main facility. The Institute also conducts public information activities to increase public awareness of blindness and of the capabilities of blind persons. Direct services offered only in Southern California. No charge for services.
Review Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009
The Consortium for Injury Research and Community Action (CIRCA) is a university-wide comprehensive Injury Control Research program that provides community based injury prevention, research, training, and service through an extensive collaboration with a broad range of university, state and local organizations. The consortium conducts and promotes injury control research, gathers and disseminates information on injuries, provides training for health professionals, and informs public and community leaders on injury control issues. The unifying theme is a unique focus on social, public policy, environmental change and community participatory-based approaches to injury research and prevention.
Review Date: Thursday, March 17, 2016
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administers federal government job training and worker dislocation programs, federal grants to states for public employment service programs, and unemployment insurance benefits. The mission of the ETA is to contribute to the more efficient functioning of the U.S. labor market by providing high quality job training, employment, labor market information, and income maintenance services primarily through state and local workforce development systems.
Review Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009
The mission of the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults (HKNC) is to enable all those who are deaf-blind to live and work the community of their choice. It provides comprehensive vocational rehabilitation training at its headquarters in New York and assistance with job and residential placements when training is completed. Services in the field include 10 regional offices, over 40 affiliated agencies, a National Training Team and an Older Adult Program. HKNC is a partner in the National Technical Assistance Consortium for Children and Young Adults Who are Deaf-Blind and with DB-LINK, a clearinghouse for information on deaf-blindness. HKNC also maintains a national registry of individuals who are deaf-blind.
Review Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) is the leading advocacy organization committed to the well-being of elderly Asians and Pacific Islanders in America. NAPCA's goals are to: advocate on behalf of the APA aging community at the local, state and national levels; educate APA seniors and the general public on the unique needs of the APA aging community; and empower APA seniors and the aging network to meet the increasing challenges facing the APA aging community. NAPCA has expertise in handling issues like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security/Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and provides a multilingual helpline to assist AAPI elders with questions.
Review Date: Monday, October 05, 2015
The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) advocates for improved comprehensive services to American Indian and Alaska Native elders. Since the organization was formed in 1976, by a group of tribal chairmen, it has evolved into the nation's foremost non-profit advocate for this population. As a national contractor currently operating the Senior Community Service Empoyment Program (SCSEP), NICOA provides employment training opportunities for nearly a thousand elders in 14 states. The organization also partners with federal agencies, universities, and other aging organizations to conduct activities benefitting Indian elders.
Review Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015
Note: Documents in PDF format require the Adobe Acrobat Reader®. If you experience problems with PDF documents, please download the latest version of the Reader®.
Language Assistance Available


text:
The offensive coach's idea of punishment? Make the starters play. The defensive coach's idea of punishment? Make the starters not play.
The 47-3 whipping laid on the Washington Redskins by the Carolina Panthers not only made everyone more humble when practice resumed Monday — it also produced two divergent methods of dealing with it.
Coach Jim Zorn, who had planned on not using his offensive starters in the final preseason game Thursday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, has changed his mind and will have them play probably one series so they won't go into the regular season on such a bad note.
"I think it's good to go back out there," left tackle Chris Samuels said, "so we can just wash that out of our memory."
Defensive coordinator Greg Blache thinks otherwise. He wants his players to stew over the egg they laid Saturday night in Charlotte, where his first-teamers allowed 31 second-quarter points. Asked if he was going to make his starters play Thursday, he gave a very quick: "No."
"They did it," Blache said. "We're going to let them leave it in their mouth as long as they can."
As always, Blache's assessment of the game was quite colorful.
"I thought we stunk up the joint," Blache said. "I thought we looked like a bunch of drunken cowpokes trying to do a Texas two-step with one leg. It was ugly."
The Redskins open the regular season earlier than usual — they're playing in the Thursday night league opener vs. the New York Giants next week — so playing the starters against Jacksonville increases the risk of an injury that affect the first game that counts for real.
But the offense really could use a confidence-booster. The offensive line's play was particularly troubling, with four sacks allowed in the first half, and the collective poor play wasn't easy to diagnose.
Are the linemen getting too old? Are they still having trouble learning Zorn's West Coast passing scheme? Were they affected by the sad news last week that the daughter of position coach Joe Bugel had died of cancer? Did they just have an off night? Zorn, using a word that would make any lineman cringe, said the pass blocking was "soft."
The starting five is a proud veteran group — all are in their 30s — and they gave no excuses Monday after a chewing-out session from Bugel.
"You could call it humble pie," said right tackle Jon Jansen, who sprained his foot in the game and could miss a few days of practice. "You can't print what I'd call it. I think maybe it's a gut check for us to say maybe we need to start focusing a little more on the details. Obviously we're upset about it, but I'll tell you one thing: I may happen to us once, but it's not going to happen to us twice. We won't allow it. Buges won't allow it, and that's not something we're going to make a tradition."
Samuels had the most embarrassing moment, when he was bull-rushed on a highlight-reel play by Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers. Peppers actually pushed Samuels into quarterback Jason Campbell, causing a fumble.
"My hands were wide," Samuels said. "That's something I learned in elementary school way back when, tight hands win, and I didn't do that on that one particular play, and he took advantage of it."
Samuels knows the replay will be shown again and again, with hardly a mention his five Pro Bowl seasons.
"That's the story of my life as an offensive lineman," Samuels said. "You can block a guy 55 times out there, but that 56th time, if he gets by and gets a sack, he had a great game and you didn't. It's as simple as that."
NotesThe Redskins made two more cuts to get the roster to 65. LB Matt Sinclair, who has been experiencing back problems, was waived-injured. WR Burl Toler was also released. ... S LaRon Landry (hamstring), the only starter on either side of the ball not to play in preseason, took part in the full practice Monday and pronounced himself "about 93 percent" healthy. He will not play Thursday. ... DE Jason Taylor (knee), CB Byron Westbrook (ankle), T Todd Wade (ankle), TE Jason Goode (toe) and Jansen did not practice. ... The punting duel between veteran Derrick Frost and draft pick Durant Brooks still isn't decided. Zorn said both will punt in Thursday's game. "It's coming down to the nitty-gritty," Zorn said.


text:
This marks the third time Jones' home has been burglarized by jewel thieves. Four people are serving long prison terms for a 2011 incident. A former housekeeper's boyfriend was convicted in an earlier theft.
Jones' video surveillance cameras were disconnected by the suspects and the recording device was stolen on Oct. 5. Police tested the cables for DNA evidence and a match was made to Leon Powell, Jr., 27, of Inglewood, according to court records.
Powell has been charged with burglary, grand theft and attempting to dissuade Jones, a witness from reporting a crime. Two burglars broke into her bedroom while she was sleeping around midnight. She pretended to be asleep, but grabbed a cell phone and called 911.
One burglar noticed she had a cell phone and grabbed it out of her hands and threw it. Both burglars then fled, dropping jewels and other items on their way out, according to court records.
Jones' husband was visiting a sick friend in San Jose and Jones, who is in her 70s, was home alone that night. All her doors were locked, including one to her bedroom, but the thieves were able to get inside.
The thieves took a remote key and opened up one garage door and the driveway gate, dropping the remote key behind them. Jones was unable to identify Powell in a photo lineup, court records say.
Powell has pleaded not guilty and remains free on $250,000 bond. He reportedly has no previous association with Jones.


text:
For eight years Alex Kelly lived in Europe, off his wealthy parent's money, avoiding a United States trial for raping two women. On June 12th, a Connecticut jury convicted him of raping a girl over a decade ago. Kelly turned himself in to authorities in Switzerland in 1995 when authorities closed in on his location and his passport was close to expiring. A 1996 rape trial ended in a 4-2 deadlocked jury in favor of conviction.
The 1997 jury's foreman Robert Derleth said of the conviction, "We just reviewed the evidence and the evidence spoke for itself." The husband of the women who was raped read a statement on her behalf, "I am grateful that the jury was able to focus on the truth, and hope that what I have done will help other women who have been raped to obtain justice."
Kelly's lawyer promised to appeal and commented, "I consider this just a chapter in this long litigation." Kelly could face 20 years in prison; he will be sentenced on July 24th. He also faces another trial in the case of a second woman who accused him of rape four days after the first accuser came forward.
Media Resources: The Nando Net - June 13, 1997
© Feminist Majority Foundation, publisher of Ms. magazine
If you liked this story, consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Ms. magazine.
More Feminist News
Search Feminist Wire >>
Feminist Wire Archive >>