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Infinity Publishing Authors' Community
Why choose Infinity Publishing to publish your book? In two words, they care. In more than two, you work with Infinity, not against them. You have control and final say over the content and cover of the book. The product is yours. When you communicate with a representative from Infinity, they know who you are and treat you with respect and often, there is humor. And there is the annual Express Yourself™ Conference. For seven years, they have brought together among the best in the book publishing industry, who in various seminars advise authors -- whether they published with or plan to publish with Infinity or not -- on the best ways to promote books. One-on-one sessions allow authors to gain private counsel and everybody sits together at meals. At the conference in October, 2006, though, something special happened. Authors wanted to talk to other authors. After a long day of seminars and dinner on opening day, 20-30 people gathered to read excerpts from each of their books. It was a remarkable event, beyond what author/organizer Carol Welsh could have imagined. After each reading there was a "Wow." People were overwhelmed by the quality of the writing. It proved Infinity -- and POD -- authors can write. The event had to be continued the next night. The creation of an Infinity Authors' community took root. Authors bought each other's books. Donna Jaske ran around gathering web site addresses so we could have reciprocal links to each other. In the next couple of months, Lois W. Stern gathered a database of authors and their books, which I expand upon below. The list indicates a wide variety of topics. The descriptions are written by the authors. Most of the books are available on Buy Books on the Web. The selections are for promotional purposes and do not necessarily imply a recommendation. You can visit Buy Books on the Web or the author's web site for the glowing reviews. At the 2007 Conference, Susan C. Haley, Lois W. Stern, Michael Kleiner, Donna Jaske, along with Jerry D. Simmons, former VP of Time-Warner Books, presented a panel: From Networking to Marketing: Authors Helping Authors. The reading circle happened again. At the bottom of the page are links to podcasts of the panel and reading circle.
Hidden Knowledge
By John Ackerman
Interpretations of the hidden knowledge in the sacred myths of all ancient cultures revealing many close encounters of Mars, Venus and Mercury with the Earth.
Witness Unalive
By Sharon Burtner
When you receive an organ transplant, what else do you get? In Burtner's
psycho-spiritual thriller the recipient of a kidney becomes obsessed with a man
he has never met.
Transforming Moments:
The Miracle Workbook
By Sharon Burtner
By exploring the seen and unseen world,
Transforming Moments: the Miracle Workbook
encourages the reader
to celebrate his/her own unique, miraculous life.
Prosperity Through Partnership
By Jean Charles
The ultimate guide for building
a successful business
with your life partner
Lead Your Way to Better Healthcare:
Help Doctors Help You
By Margo Corbett
The quality of story you tell and how you tell it can make the difference between life and death. You can save time, money and your life.
7 Secrets for Girls ~
Simple Solutions to Survive Boys & Stay Sane
By Dari Dyrness-Olsen
The United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the industrialized world. Prevent this from happening to your daughter, granddaughter, or girl you love by getting
her this book
Diamond Princess
By Bev Faitz
After their parents tragic death, Lacy, the youngest of four siblings, falls in love with the new horse vet. Through humor, heartbreak and lots of love, they survive.
Lost Diamond Man
By Bev Faitz
In this sequel to Diamond Princess, Lacy's twin brother sets out to establish himself in his own right. Several plot twists
and lots of steamy sex.
So So Wisdom:
The Misplaced Teachings
of So So Gai
By Matthew J. (Matt) Goldberg
Irreverent humor of a fictitious philosopher,
giving keys to a so-so life.
Mixed Emotions:
Poetry For The Open-Minded
By Matthew J. (Matt) Goldberg
A most eclectic, "accessible" batch of original poems.
Memoirs of an
American Housewife
in Japan
By Pauline Hager
An American housewife's husband is offered a position in Japan to work on a multinational project. After much
soul-searching they accept, and their lives are never the same. Living in the countryside in housing specifically designed for Westerners, surrounded with friendly neighbors from The European Union, Canada, Russia and America, they thrive. Pauline gingerly maneuvers through complicated rules of Japanese social behavior, never knowing when a simple faux pas would be construed as an intolerable violation of proper conduct. Life in Japan was a challenge, but a close network of Japanese and fellow expatriate friends enabled the Hagers to triumph.
Rainy Day People:
A Novel
Susan C. Haley
Will Amber convince Ben that truly living life isn't over until the last breath is drawn? Will she discover it herself? A story of hope and inspiration for the mature of heart.
Enjoy Often
John Harmish
This is a collection of 30 short stories, odes, essays, and ramblings that are a reflection of some of the forgotten joys that might have been lost in the sands of time during our endless quest for the good life.
For Honor:
An Adventure of What
Might Have Been
By Kat Jaske
Can one woman save a country? Can she do it as a lady musketeer and fencer in 17th-century France, and can she and the musketeers grant a hero's final wish?
Gambit For Love of a Queen
By Kat Jaske
What if Queen Anne of 17th-century France has been kidnapped and Laurel and the musketeers try to find and rescue her without telling King Louis XIII? And what happens to the musketeers and France if they fail?
The Redhead
From Alpha Centauri
By Krishna Kumar
and Robert Jai
Will Shanti, the E.T., escape the assasins of the Planet Preservation Society? Will she choose the love of Moq, the heir to a Canadian billionaire, or of Kris, the
American Astronomer?
For Time and All Eternity:
Love Never Dies
By Karla Lee LaVoie
My husband committed suicide after a horrific head injury. I was there, unable to stop him, felt a door in my life slam shut before another one opened.
But love never dies."
The Dons of Necropolis
By Richard Louis
Ricky needs to unearth why his father committed suicide on Christmas Eve twenty years ago. He returns to New York as a Funeral Director to investigate rumors that his father's suicide was murder. There he gets caught in an intricate web of organized crime, secret cults and unspeakable atrocities. He came back to find the truth,
instead he found his apocalypse.
Breathe Better, Live in Wellness:
Winning Your Battle Over Shortness of Breath
By Jane M. Martin
This new book by respiratory therapist and teacher, Jane M. Martin, provides easy-to-understand and pleasant-to-read material for those diagnosed with a chronic lung disease Emphysema, COPD, Asthma,
or other lung disorder.
Stories of Breathing Better and Living Well
By Jane M. Martin
You or someone you know has been diagnosed with a chronic lung disease. It may be emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, A-1AD, or other breathing disorder. Whatever the case, living day to day with shortness of breath can lead to feelings of confusion, anger, loneliness, and fear. There is help and hope! In Inspirations you'll find real people who have learned to survive and thrive in their daily struggle with shortness of breath through courage, humor, and wisdom. With their stories, Jane Martin has presented an inspiring portrait of the extraordinary power of the human spirit.
Leadership Tips:
52 Weeks to Business
and Personal Success
By Mary Ann Masur
Leadership Tips is a collection of stories that provide insight into how to be successful in your personal and business life. The lessons focus on leadership, team building, communication, customer service and
work/life balance.
9/11 Children
By Javad Mohsenian, MD
The worst attack on American soil scarred a nation, including its children. In a multi-cultural setting in a Philadelphia school, the tension in Michael's class was growing. Why cant everyone get along? Why can't Joseph control himself? When the problem comes to a head, Michael decides to take matters into his own hands. He leads his classmates to organize a club to understand and celebrate their differences toward a constructive cause. As the fifth anniversary of the disaster recently passed, the 9/11 Children's Club is one that every child and every parent should know about. Dr. Mohsenian brings a special perspective to the story as he is an Iranian, and a child psychatrist practicing in
suburban Philadelphia.
The Perfect Steel Trap
Harpers Ferry 1859
By Bob O'Connor
This historical novel is about the John Brown raid, trial, execution and the raiders who got away. The book has been named a finalist in the 2006 Fiction & Literature Historical Fiction category in Best
Book Awards presented by USABookNews.com, "the preniere online magazine and review web site for mainstream and independent publishing houses." Two other Infinity authors were also recognized in their categories.
3 Years Apart
By Michael J. Oswald
3 Years Apart is the story of a boy who is about to become a big brother. It begins with what he feels and thinks as he awaits the arrival of his brother or sister and continues, after his sister Jessie, arrives as he experiences the joys and the angst of life with a younger sibling. The focus shifts in the third chapter to Jessies point of view, and what she, as a now four year old, remembers and feels about the role big brother Jack has played so far in her life. The fourth chapter takes a leap into the future where a grown-up Jessie has a phone conversation with a grown up Jack. Designed for children ages 4-10, 3 Years Apart is a story for parents to read with their children and discuss
as a family.
Serious Stories For Children
By Michael J. Oswald
Serious Stories for Children were written to teach children how a young person might react to a real life situation and how to resolve their feelings positively. Many parents, teachers and counselors recognize the importance of the growth and development of children in the areas of self esteem, relationships and good mental health. Children like stories that show things as they really are and solutions to problems that they can really use. In our very busy and fast paced world, feelings are often neglected or ignored. Serious Stories for Children tries to help remind all of us that feelings are important and as adults we have a responsibility to our children to guide them and help them with their feelings as they grow and develop. Real life stories for children
and their adults.
Dear Jenny
By Michael J. Oswald
The "Growing Up Stories" are an entertaining view of the growing up of the author's youngest daughter; his 'Dear Jenny'. These easy reading stories tell young children tales of Jenny's life with her parents, sisters and dog. The whimsical illustrations bring Jenny to life for the young listener. From a babe in arms to a big girl, Jenny's "Growing Up Stories" are endearing tales that will provide good storytime experiences for everyone, as they have for Jenny herself.
Discoveries: A Journey Through Life
By Shirley Ann Parker
Seventeen delightful short stories about the joys and exasperations of family and friendships. From the "everyday" world around us to magical realism.
Seven Vital Secrets
for a Rich and Purpose-Filled Life
By Tom Russell
Convert daily life experiences
into supreme opportunities
to gather wisdom.
Not Invented Here
By David Shapiro
Aerospace historical stories
not previously exposed in the media
The Gigolo & The Gold Digger
By David Shapiro
Widowed seniors fall in love - siblings schemes
to break them up.
Lunker (A Branson Tale)
By Richard O. Snelson
Maybe it was bad judgment that led pro bass fisherman John Lunker Johnson to go fishing on the morning of his wedding; fishing buddies would say, "He had to go." After all the Big Lilly Bean Tournament was only a few days away and tournament competition takes "LOTS" of practice. Needless to say his bride to be, was more than a little upset when he finally made it to town that night, wet and tired, way too late for his wedding. Would she believe his "tail"of an accident? Lunker's troubles grow as he and his newfound buddy Red work to fight the Chicago Hoods trying to move in on the warm home-spun Branson entertainment scene.
Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery:
Things You'll Never Learn
From Your Plastic Surgeon
By Lois W. Stern
Cosmetic Surgery might enhance your sex life as well as your appearance. But is it for you? Use this book of how-tos and anecdotals to help you answer important questions including: What can I expect? Is it for me? How do I choose?
Will I be happier?
Reinventing Myself:
Memoirs of a Retired Professor
By Marlys Marshall Styne
About aging, retirement, teaching, travel, and writing. I hope to encourage everyone, especially my fellow seniors, to write for themselves and their families.
Stop When You See Red (Revised Edition)
By Carol M. Welsh
Through this powerful book, you will learn why your actions or reactions to people are motivated
by how you perceive them.
By John (Jack) Wolf
Conquering your past can be fatal to your future. This tale tells of an ancient people that have a strong passion to return home.
Home is the planet Mars.
Orphan Records
By John (Jack) Wolf
Surviving the future with cyber savvy.
A Dark and Stormy Knight
By John (Jack) Wolf
Make history stand up and deliver.
Save the First Dance for You
The Complete Nurse's Guide to Serving Your Profession, Your Patient,
and Yourself
By Doris Young. Ph.D., R.N.
The Medical You
By Lillian Shah
and Laura Messinger
All in one place, a Red Notebook.
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What Part of Thou Shalt Not
Don't You Understand?
By Christine Spatafora
This book brings into perspective the pressures and stresses of today. It asks the questions, have our priorities been distorted? Have we been desensitized, conditioned by marketing, advertising and the media? This book asks the questions you will answer yourself and be astounded by the simplicity of your answers.
Terror Strikes
(coming: Spring 2007)
By Joseph M. Lenard
The next Al-Qaeda terror attack...
do you dare be uninformed?
The Business of Publishing:
What Writers Need to Know
About Publishing
By Jerry D.Simmons
This is not an Infinity author, but Jerry Simmons, former VP at
Time-Warner Books, was a keynote speaker at the 2006 Infinity Publishing Conference.
Write It Right
The Ground Rules for
Self-Editing Like the Pros
By Lauren Hidden and Dawn Josephson
This is not an Infinity book, but Lauren, who is a virtual assistant, attended the last conference.
Co-authors Dawn Josephson and Lauren Hidden have released the second book in The Ground Rules series, Write It Right: The Ground Rules for Self-Editing Like the Pros. Co-author Dawn Josephson is the founder and President of Cameo Publications, and the author of Putting It On Paper: Creating Promotional Pieces that Sell Books. This is Lauren Hidden's first published book. It is now available through Cameo Publications web site.
Make your book shine! Editing, proofing, ghostwriting, research and transcription services.
Free consultation.
http://www.thehiddenhelpers.comInfinity Publishing Conference Panel Discussion: From Networking to Marketing: Authors Helping Authors, Presented by Susan C. Haley, Lois W. Stern, Michael Kleiner, Donna Jaske and Jerry Simmons, former Vice President of Time-Warner Books. Melanie Rigney facilitated. Listen to the podcast.
Listen to Infinity Authors read excerpts from their books at the Infinity Publishing Conference Reading Circle.
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Seahawks Insider Blog
Today's inactives: Hasselbeck, Tatupu and Jones out
Seahawks head coach Jim Mora said quarterback Matt Hasselbeck would most likely not play today, so it's no surprise he's on the inactive list.
Joining him are Lofa Tatupu and Walter Jones, as Brandon Frye will get the start at left tackle. Chris Spencer will start at center for Steve Vallos, and Owen Schmitt will start for Justin Griffith, who is on the inactive list as well today.
Seahawks inactivesQB Matt HasselbeckCB Josh WilsonFB Justin GriffithLB Lofa TatupuLB Leroy HillT Walter JonesT Sean LocklearDT Michael Bennett
Chris Spencer will start for Steve VallosSeneca Wallace will start for Matt HasselbeckOwen Schmitt will start for Justin GriffithDavid Hawthorne will start for Lofa Tatupu
Chicago Bears inactivesWR Juaquin IglesiasWR Devin AromashoduCB DeAngelo SmithCB D.J. MooreLB Pis TinoisamoaG Lance LouisDT Matt ToeainaTE Desmond Clark
Weather: Sunny, 60 degrees. 61 percent humidity. Wind is from the NW at 7 mph.

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The family announces with sorrow her passing in Sudbury, Thursday, January 23rd, 2014 at the age of 92 years. Wife of the late Oliver Bald. Daughter of the late Olida and of the late Rosa (née Boudreau) St. Louis. Beloved mother of Louise Yorke (William) of Newtown, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., Roberta Bald and Jim Bald (Janet Giroux) both of Sudbury. Sister of the late Henri St. Louis and of the late Leo St. Louis. Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Emilie, Kevin, Amy and Elizabeth. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 222 Lasalle Blvd, Sudbury on Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Friday after 1:30 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, Sudbury. Donations (by cheque only) to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
BALD, Colombe "Connie" (née St. Louis) of Sudbury, ON
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1/14/11 Lincoln Comes to Buffalo
1/14/11 National Park Service "Civil War to Civil Rights" Program To Visit Buffalo
Event Marks 150th Anniversary of Lincoln's Visit to Buffalo While on His Inaugural Journey from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, DC
(Buffalo – NY)Begin the American Civil War Sesquicentennial observance with a visit from "Abraham Lincoln" exactly 150 years to the day after his 1861 visit to Buffalo. This special visit by a nationally renowned Lincoln actor will take place onThursday, February 17 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. attheUnitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo, 695 Elmwood Avenue (at West Ferry St.). The presentation is free and open to the public.
This program is part of the National Park Service's "Civil War to Civil Rights" program. The NPS is sponsoring programming that will commemorate the 150anniversary of President-elect Abraham Lincoln's trip from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, DC, on February 11-23, 2011, by revisiting sixteen cities and towns at which Lincoln made remarks.
The 2011 Lincoln Inaugural anniversary route schedule is:
Friday, February 11, 2011: Springfield, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana; Saturday, February 12, 2011: Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio; Sunday, February 13, 2011: Cincinnati, Ohio and Columbus, Ohio; Monday, February 14, 2011: Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Tuesday, February 15, 2011: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cleveland, Ohio; Wednesday, February 16, 2011: Cleveland, Ohio and Buffalo, New York; Thursday, February 17, 2011: Buffalo, New York; Friday, February 18, 2011: Buffalo, New York and Albany, New York; Saturday, February 19, 2011: Albany, New York and New York, New York; Sunday, February 20, 2011: New York, New York; Monday, February 21, 2011: New York, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Tuesday, February 22, 2011: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Baltimore, Maryland; Wednesday, February 23, 2011: Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, DC.
The programming will feature acclaimed Lincoln actor Fritz Klein, who will present Lincoln as he tried to reassure a nation on the verge of Civil War. The program will include National Park Service Park Rangers who will supplement Lincoln's remarks with the story of Lincoln's election, the turbulence that followed, and Lincoln's steadfast commitment to the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, despite threats to the nation and himself. The program will also touch on how events of 150 years ago resonated through later generations up to and including today. The National Park Service is presenting these series of events in cooperation with many local cosponsors in each community.
About Abraham Lincoln's February, 1861 Buffalo Visit
Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States in November 1860. He made a grand one week railway tour from his hometown in Springfield, Illinois to his inauguration in Washington DC, which then took place in March. The trip was scheduled according to a precise timetable agreed upon along the route. The stops were brief and coincided with service requirements of fuel and water for the steam locomotive.
President-elect Abraham Lincoln arrived at the Exchange Street station on February 16, where he was greeted by former President and community leader Millard Fillmore, as well as massive and unruly crowds. Proceeding to the American Hotel in downtown Buffalo, he addressed the public. He faced an awkward challenge since, not yet in office, he had no authority to speak for the government. Confronted with the reality of Southern secession, he needed to also present an air of strength in the face of adversity, yet avoid arousing further animosity. That evening the President-elect greeted visitors at a public reception. Lincoln chose not to travel on February 17, as it fell on a Sunday. He instead attended worship services at the First Unitarian Church with Fillmore, and spent the afternoon at the Fillmore home. In the evening he attended a lecture at St. James Hall on the plight of Native Americans. He continued his journey the next morning.
About Lincoln Actor Fritz Klein
Considered one of the nation's foremost Lincoln actors, Richard F. (Fritz) Klein makes Lincoln and his period of history come alive. Klein was born in 1948 and was raised in Southern California. He graduated from Concordia College in Ft. Wayne, Indiana in 1970 and began acting as a hobby in 1975. The first time he was asked to portray Abraham Lincoln was in 1976 at a municipal celebration of the Nation's bicentennial. Klein now resides in Springfield, Illinois with his wife and family where he performs for some of the city's 500,000 annual visitors. From there he also travels to points across the nation on tours and by special invitation.
The program is presented in Buffalo by the National Park Service and the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, the only National Park Service location in Western New York. It is co-sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo, with assistance by the 155th NY Infantry Re-enactor Regiment, and Echoes Through Time History Center.
For more information about Fritz Klein, including images, visit www.lincolninstitute.com. For further information n about the sesquicentennial of Lincoln's journey to Washington, see nps.gov/liho.
10/03/08 National Park Service Launches Travel Itinerary on American Presidents -
WASHINGTON -- As the presidential election approaches and Americans consider which candidate they will vote for on November 4th, the National Park Service offers a new Discover Our Shared Heritage on-line travel itinerary that explores the lives and contributions of all 43 American presidents.
"History comes alive at the birthplaces, homes, and memorials of American presidents across the country," said Mary A. Bomar, Director of the National Park Service. "I hope every citizen will visit a presidential site this election year. It is fitting to celebrate the accomplishments of past presidents as we prepare to elect a new one."
The American Presidents Travel Itinerary features the White House and more than 70 other sites nationwide that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Almost half of the sites are also part of the National Park System.
The new itinerary is available at https://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/presidents/index.html and offers:
The American Presidents itinerary is the 47th in the National Park Service's ongoing Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Series. The series promotes public awareness of history and encourages visits to historic places throughout the country. All of the itineraries in the series can be found at https://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/.
The National Park Service's Heritage Education Services produced the itinerary in partnership with the National Park Service Office of Tourism, the White House Historical Association, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers. Staff from many units of the National Park System and the other sites included in the itinerary, State historic preservation offices, and others assisted in developing the content and provided images, making the itinerary a true collaborative effort.
9/23/08 Theodore Roosevelt Day in New York State - On September 12, Governor David Paterson signed a proclamation declaring October 27, 2008, the sesquicentennial of TR's birth, to be Theodore Roosevelt Day in New York State. See a copy of the proclamation, or visit the NPS's Theodore Roosevelt Sesquicentennial Website.
3/4/08 TR Site Volunteers Bring a Smile to Children In Need Of Courage - The volunteer corps of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site recently completed a special project, the Children's Courage Campaign. Volunteer Coordinator Liz Krawczyk was inspired by a children's book featured in the Site's gift shop, A Little Teddy Roosevelt Learns About Courage. The book, by David Mead and Chris Sharp, is about a young Teddy Roosevelt's bravery overcoming bad dreams. Teddy learns "...to be courageous in this lighthearted tale featuring clever historical references." In the story, Teddy is assisted by his own teddy bear. Mrs. Krawczyk's goal was to create gift bags for children at the Lee Gross Anthone Child Advocacy Center in Buffalo, each bag containing a copy of the heartwarming storybook and a cuddly teddy bear. With her enthusiastic leadership, the Site's volunteer corps generously contributed to the campaign and recently presented 175 gift bags to the Center. It is their hope that the books and bears will help to lift the spirits of these children in crisis and at the same time introduce the youngsters and their families to Theodore Roosevelt.
2/2/08 Site Plans for Spring Groundbreaking - With good progress being made on both the Carriage House Project's design and the $2.2 million Capital Campaign that will make the project a reality, planning is now underway for a spring 2008 groundbreaking. With the Campaign nearing its goal, bids have recently gone out for construction.
The project includes significant upgrades to the historic Wilcox Mansion including HVAC and electrical improvements, a new fire suppression system, roof replacement, and interior and exterior painting, as well as construction of a new addition adjacent to the Mansion on the footprint of the original Wilcox carriage house. When the project is complete, the entire facility will have universal access thanks to a new elevator, an at-grade main entrance, and an accessible restroom. New and reconfigured space will provide a tremendous opportunity to improve and expand the visitor experience through a new gift shop as well as exciting tour, exhibit, program, and research offerings.
In January, we publicly announced the Site's closure for regular tours and programs. Before construction can begin, the historic structure needs to be protected, fragile and valuable artifacts removed, the Site's collection secured, and staff offices relocated. Staff and volunteers are hard at work and making great progress towards this goal. It is projected that the Site will reopen to the public next fall.
While the Site is closed for tours, many regular activities are continuing through collaborations with community partners. The Site's popular fourth grade program is being held at the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society with the support of staff and volunteers from both organizations. An April lecture featuring Candice Millard, author of the best selling Roosevelt biography, The River of Doubt, is being co-sponsored and hosted by the Buffalo Seminary. Discussions are underway with the Allentown Association on joining forces for an extensive series of summer walking tours and the Site plans to have its usual presence at the Allentown Art Festival, no doubt offering construction updates in addition to lemonade and cookies. Of course, outreach programs to schools and community groups continue to be available. Please find additional information on programming throughout this issue.
1/14/08 It's Not Just the Story, but How You Tell It - The saying goes that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Well, the facts of Theodore Roosevelt's 1901 inauguration haven't changed in over a century since the event occurred, but what has changed greatly since the Site opened in 1971 are the national philosophies of how museums should communicate their messages, and the means available to help them do so effectively. The 1901 inauguration of TR in Buffalo remains an important story to tell, but the Site is looking to bring our presentation into the new century. When the Site's renovations are complete, the changes will be far more than brick and mortar. Visitors will be treated to an exciting new experience that will be unlike any museum tour they have previously experienced.
For the past year, the TR Site has been redesigning its interpretation and exhibits, in consultation with outside consultants, exhibit designers, volunteers, community representatives, and Roosevelt scholars, to place increased emphasis on national themes, including the broad impact of Theodore Roosevelt's presidency upon the nation, and the relevance of his presidency to our lives today. The Site regards its use of guided tours as a valued part of the Site experience that it is vital to retain. Museum consultant Linda Norris has been employed to assist the Site in creating a new and dramatic approach to our guided tour which will transport visitors back to 1901. The new tour will incorporate new audio technology and a "storytelling" approach to make the tale of the inauguration more personal and relatable, and incorporate current standards for quality interpretation. A prototype tour was tested with a focus group in January, receiving high marks from the focus group and providing much information for further refinement.
While guided tours will remain central to the Site, new exhibits are also under development, with the Site exploring options for some self-guided experiences that will allow visitors to explore secondary aspects of the Site's story in greater depth. This will allow visitors to shape their own experience by choosing what topics they want to know more about, and to have some control over the length of their visit. This will permit the Site to meet a broader range of visitor interests, and will be in keeping with current interpretation philosophy to encourage and empower visitors to make their own meaning. The Site tested some aspects of planned exhibits with the January focus group, and is currently in the process of selecting an exhibit designer to assist in the process.
Our initiative is also focusing on educational offerings. A volunteer committee composed of retired teachers is currently developing lesson plans to accompany the Site's traveling trunks, a project which will make the trunks a ready-to-use resource for classroom teachers. Initial plans are also underway to develop new educational programming for several grade levels to accompany the updated tour experience and exhibits.
Some things will be changing in stimulating ways, but the Site is striving to keep all the things that visitors have always loved about the Site. The ways in which our story is told will be changing, with the incorporation of new techniques, new technology, and most especially, new excitement. The story, however, will stay the same. We promise. TR still gets to be president.
1/3/08 Letter from the President and Executive Director - Dear Members, Volunteers and Friends,
The $2.2 million Capital Campaign that was launched two years ago is nearing completion. The Campaign "went public" at a wonderful reception on November 29th, which also kicked off our Victorian Christmas event. The Capital Campaign thermometer was unveiled on the front lawn featuring our own Rough Rider tallying progress on his Big Stick! With many major gifts secured, we are now asking the general public to help us push the Campaign over the top.
At the reception on the 29th, it was wonderful to have representatives with us from several of the local foundations providing major contributions to the Campaign. These and additional foundations are helping to make our goal of an improved facility a reality, along with the leadership support of the National Park Service, New York State Senators Mary Lou Rath and Dale Volker, the TR Site Foundation Board of Trustees, the Site's amazing volunteer corps, and our loyal members. The support for the project has been tremendous. Thank You!
As always, please contact either of us with your questions or comments.
Lawrence D. Seymour, President, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation
Molly Quackenbush, Executive Director, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation
12/27/07 Victorian Christmas - Once again, heartiest congratulations are in order! Victorian Christmas 2007 was a fantastic and highly successful holiday event. Every inch of the Site was filled with the sights, sounds and feelings of an old-fashioned Christmas and as always, the perfect way to begin the festive season was to visit the TR Site. Eighth District Federated Garden Clubs of New York State did a remarkable job of turning the house into a "winter wonderland" and visitors enjoyed all their favorite Victorian Christmas traditions.
Of course, we had many reasons to celebrate this year and there was plenty of excitement in the air at the gala opening reception. A capacity crowd was on hand as Site trustees shared wonderful news about the Carriage House project and unveiled a larger-than-life life image of Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Rider and champion of the Capital Campaign, on the front lawn. We look forward to moving up the last few inches on TR's Big Stick and closing the campaign in the coming weeks.
2008 promises to be quite a year filled with exciting challenges and wonderful new beginnings for the Site. Volunteer committees are hard at work planning for a very bright future and their expectations are high. We are certain that the best is yet to come – stay tuned for news of Victorian Christmas 2008!
2007 Victorian Christmas Committee
Barbara B. Brandt & Mary Ellen Glynn - Event Chairs
Co-Chair, Jerry Sullivan
Baskets, Diane Elmer
Coffee & Tea, Louise Zucchiatti & Nancy Mantione
Craft Boutique, Dorothy Schaertel & Josephine Johnson
Desserts, Frieda Litzel
Dining Room Hostesses, Marcia Hutt & Virginia Inman
Dining Room, Barbara Becker, Ann Conley & Marie Sajsa
Docents, Ann Conley
Garden Clubs, Betty Nosbisch & Adrienne Pasquariello
Fashion Shows, Patti Hain & Nancy Barnwell
Gift Shop, Gretchen Grimm & Mary Lou O'Connor
Herb Boutique, Marcia Holler
Hospitality, Jerry Sullivan, Dick & Donna Hughes
Kitchen, Shirley Hudders, Jane Kearns, Donna Hughes, & Frieda Litzel
Library Christmas Tree, Joel Altre-Kerber, Ken Kerber, & Napoleon Kerber
Promotion, Barbara Tomasi
Raffle, Marty Hornung
Staffing, Liz Krawczyk
Tempting Treasures, Trudy & Don Bauer, Lynn & Gordon Gerber
9/25/07 Grant & Consultant Are First StepsToward New Exhibits & Programming -Given that the upcoming Carriage House project will create a host of new opportunities with respect to exhibit space, the TR Site brought together a focus group in April to develop a list of relevant exhibit themes that compliment the Site's mission. The meeting was made possible by a generous grant from the New York Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Skillfully facilitated by museum consultant Linda Norris, the focus group included not only Site staff and volunteers, but also members of the community and noted TR scholar Kathleen Dalton (author of Theodore Roosevelt: A Strenuous Life).
Since the focus group's meeting, staff has been working with Linda Norris to further the Site's exciting new exhibit plan. Moreover, she will be helping the Site to develop integrated educational programming and advising staff on several other related projects. This partnership will provide the TR Site with the tools it needs to move forward and create public programming as engaging as the Carriage House itself.
9/15/07 Site Welcomes IMLS Director - The Site was honored to welcome a special guest at this year's inaugural reenactment and citizen naturalization ceremony on September 14. Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, returned to her hometown of Buffalo to take part in the ceremony at the Site. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is the premier independent federal agency that supports the nation's museums and libraries.
Dr. Radice's remarks centered on the importance of all citizens getting involved in the life of their communities. She particularly applauded our region's wealth of cultural institutions and libraries that add so much to Western New York's quality of life. She encouraged everyone to support and take full advantage of these rich resources.
9/14/07 Levy and Ritchie Honored - On September 14, as the TR Site marked the 106th anniversary of the inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt in Buffalo, the Exemplary Citizenship Award and the Police Award were presented at a luncheon at the Adam's Mark Hotel with 225 supporters in attendance. The 2007 recipients are both inspiring examples of perseverance and integrity.
The Theodore Roosevelt Exemplary Citizenship Award is presented annually to an individual whose life and work reflect the ideals and spirit of our 26th President, including a strong devotion to the betterment of the community, daring and unselfish leadership, and contributions that are inspirational to any and every American. For most Western New Yorkers, the name of the 2007 recipient, Marv Levy, is synonymous with leadership. As Head Coach of the Buffalo Bills from 1986-97, Mr. Levy led the team to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances, four AFC titles and six AFC East crowns. During his tenure as coach, the Bills made eight playoff appearances in eleven years, and he became the winningest coach in team history. In 2001 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Not content to rest upon his laurels however, he continues to guide the team today as General Manager.
The Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Award is presented annually to a police officer who has overcome a handicap, as Theodore Roosevelt triumphed over the physical handicaps of his youth, and who continues to render outstanding service to his/her police department, as Roosevelt did in his years as president of the Board of Police Commissioners of New York City. The 2007 recipient, K-9 Officer Steven D. Ritchie of the Lockport Police Department, has overcome some tremendous obstacles. In 2003, Off. Ritchie was severely wounded while assisting other officers in apprehending a suspect armed with an assault rifle. He lost signs of life four times before surgery was over, and even after pulling through, faced the expectation of severe and permanent disabilities. Through additional surgery and extensive physical rehabilitation, Off. Ritchie has defied the odds and returned to full-time duty.
The Site was also pleased to once again host a naturalization ceremony with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on September 14. Judge Leslie G. Foschio, U.S. District Court – Western District of New York, who is also a long-time Site trustee, administered the oath of allegiance to twenty-three new citizens from sixteen countries. Honored guest Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services,addressed the audience and a reenactment Theodore Roosevelt's 1901 inauguration was presented by Cindy Abbott-Letro and Frank Rizzo, with John Gurtler in the role of TR.
8/23/07 Wilcox Treasures Return "Home" -It has been a pretty exciting year for the TR Site's collections department. According to the Site's Curator, Lenora Henson, "In the past six months, we've been lucky enough to acquire not one . . . not two . . . but THREE collections of material directly related to Ansley Wilcox and his family!"
Last spring, a Bible that appears to have been a gift to Ansley Wilcox on the occasion of his first marriage, was donated to the Site. Although somewhat tattered, the Bible is a beautiful volume; Wilcox's name is embossed on the front cover and a detailed Family Record is contained within its pages.
Over the summer, the Foundation acquired two decorative trays that were Christmas gifts from Ansley Wilcox to his second wife, Mary Grace. Since she received one of the trays in 1890, it is a good bet that it was in the house for TR's inauguration!
More recently, a wonderful collection of Wilcox family photographs and papers was donated. In addition to more than thirty pictures, the collection includes the Wilcoxes' invitation to the Buffalo memorial service for President William McKinley and three engraved invitations to the White House!
These artifacts are amazing additions to the TR Site's collection and it is thrilling to know that they are finally "back home."
(Update: The above-mentioned Ansley Wilcox Bible was recently evaluated by BuffaloState College's Art Conservation Department. Working under the supervision of professional conservators, graduate students in the department will treat the Bible—stabilizing its binding and improving the book's overall aesthetics. This work is being very generously funded by the donor.)
6/2/07 Awards Presented - On May 10th, TR Site trustees, staff, and volunteers attended a special reception at The Twentieth Century Club to celebrate the unique alliance we share. The Site was particularly pleased to honor Jane Plimpton Plakias with a special award in recognition of her lifetime service & dedication to the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Mrs. Plakias is the great niece of Ansley Wilcox, and as a child she was a frequent visitor to this home. She has been a passionate supporter of the TR Site since the earliest years and has served as an active trustee since 1991, traveling in from her Washington, D.C. home for meetings. Jane currently serves as Honorary Chair of the Capital Campaign along with Trustee Emeritus, Dr. J. Warren Perry, helping the Site to achieve its next step in its growth.
Board President Lawrence D. Seymour presented the Foundation's President's Award to Sheila Hess and Carol Wagner. Carol and Sheila share a special dedication to the TR Site that dates back to their days as members of the Junior League's 1968 Wilcox Committee which was so instrumental in saving and restoring this national landmark. The "dynamic duo" began their team effort many years ago and that effort continues today. Sheila and Carol recently organized a reunion of the original Wilcox Committee members to encourage the group to renew their commitment to the Site and its exciting plans for the future. They have given countless hours of service on numerous committees and special activities throughout the years. Sheila has been an active Site trustee since 1990, chairing both the membership and annual fund committees. Carol has lent her time and talent to both the Research and Docent committees. Of course, they are both familiar faces during Victorian Christmas and numerous other fundraising events. Congratulations and sincere thanks to Carol and Sheila for your outstanding commitment to the Theodore Roosevelt Site.
In today's society, especially in the "not-for-profit" realm, one of the most important words we hear is collaboration. This year, the Barbara Berryman Brandt Volunteer Award was presented to two veteran volunteers who are shining examples of what can be accomplished through collaboration. We proudly honor Marcy Holler, Herb and Garden chair, and Dorothy Schaertel, Craft Committee chair, with this special award. Marcy and Dorothy have provided strong, dedicated leadership for their groups, always encouraging the members to work together toward one important goal, the betterment of the TR Site. Their efforts resulted in a very successful new addition to Victorian Christmas. For the first time, the two groups joined forces and combined their wares into one shop, The Snowflake Boutique. Design, set-up, staffing as well as profit sharing were a team effort, receiving rave reviews from the staff and Victorian Christmas patrons. It's no coincidence that this event is so important to both of these special volunteers, since they were both attracted to the Site by the holiday celebration. Marcy came to help in the gift shop in 1998 and was quickly directed to the Herb and Garden group when her love for gardening became apparent. Dorothy joined in 1995 and her talent and creativity were soon discovered by the Craft group. Both Marcy and Dorothy insisted that they were accepting the volunteer award on behalf of their committee members, so we heartily congratulate all for their dedication and hard work.
5/10/07 High School Students Carry On Theodore Roosevelt's Public Speaking Legacy - The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site was proud to hold its fourth biennial Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest for high school students on Sunday, March 25th. The contest commemorates the life and legacy of America's 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt. Instituted in 2001, with the backing of Foundation Trustee Emeritus Dr. J. Warren Perry, the contest commemorates Theodore Roosevelt's 1901 inauguration in Buffalo. The development of public speaking expands the academic potential of participants, promotes scholarship, and builds confidence, self-reliance, social awareness and leadership ability, which will help them achieve success in the business and professional world.
The contest was open to public, private, parochial, charter, and home school students grades 9-12, throughout Erie and Niagara Counties. The Site was proud to have 25 students from 21 schools register this year. The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site was pleased to have finalists competing from Amherst Central, Canisius High, East Aurora, Hamburg, Lafayette, Lackawanna, West Seneca West, and Williamsville North. Excellent presentations were offered by all contestants, well representing the high quality of Western New York students. Contestants vied for a first place prize of $1,000; second place, $500; and third place, $250. The Site congratulates the winners of the 2007 contest: Ashley N. Alessi, West Seneca West Senior High, first place; Colin M. Knoer, Williamsville North High School, second place; and Harrison I. Singer, Amherst Central High School, third place.
The Site would like to thank sponsors Dr. J. Warren Perry, Paul Ciminelli, and the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, which hosted the event. We would also like to thank the many volunteers who made the event a success by their efforts, and all of the students who worked hard to provide many excellent presentations. Most of all, the Site offers its congratulations to the 2007 winners.
4/12/07 Art Show - Between April 24 and May 20, 2007, an art show featuring the work of award-winning Western New York artist Frances H. Crohn, will be on display at the Site. This retrospective show will feature a comprehensive collection of drawings and paintings that strike a fine balance between realism and abstraction. For more information about art show rentals,
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Speaking in the newest episode of GameSpot's Aim Down Sights, Michael Condrey talked a little about the reasoning behind the introduction of Exosuits into Call of Duty franchise. One of the main reasons was that it brings new movements and changes the way we will play Call of Duty. Condrey also stated that fans calling for innovation and change also lead to the decision of new movements.
We had heard loud and clear from fans that they wanted change, they wanted innovation; that we needed to bring something new to Call of Duty," Condrey says about Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. "And change is scary sometimes, right? I can't say everybody thought it was the right idea on day one, but I'm pretty sure most people think it's the right idea today."
Sledgehammer Games had decided upon bringing the Exosuits into Call of Duty back in 2011, right before MW3's development ended.
"Three years ago, the exo wasn't in the mind's eye of the public like it is today," he says. "You think about it now; it's films like Elysium and Edge of Tomorrow and Oblivion; and you see it all over the news of the military adopting it and healthcare. So everyone's talking about the exo. But three years ago, it was a big step."
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SAO PAULO (Reuters) - The eldest member of Brazil's Odebrecht family is personally spearheading negotiations between executives of his namesake engineering conglomerate and federal prosecutors for a potential plea deal in Brazil's biggest-ever corruption probe, O Estado de S.Paulo newspaper reported on Saturday.
According to Estado, patriarch Emilio Odebrecht is leading a team of executives and lawyers of Odebrecht SA that have set up Brasília's Windsor Plaza hotel as their headquarters for the negotiations. The talks seek to engage as many as 53 Odebrecht executives in cooperation deals with authorities, Estado said.
Representatives for Odebrecht declined to comment on the article.
A Brazilian government official with direct knowledge of the negotiations with Odebrecht acknowledged they were going on, but said, "We're not even close" to a deal. The official did not provide any other details.
A second Brazilian government official confirmed on Saturday to Reuters that negotiations were in progress.
Odebrecht SA [ODBES.UL] is the largest of Brazil's engineering firms accused of colluding to overcharge state-controlled oil company Petróleo Brasileiro SA (PETR4.SA) and other state firms for contracts, then using part of that to channel donations and bribes into the former ruling Workers Party and allies.
According to the report, federal prosecutors in charge of the so-called "Operation Car Wash" want Odebrecht SA to pay fines of at least 6 billion reais ($1.9 billion).
Marcelo Bahia Odebrecht, Emilio's son and the group's former chief executive, has been in jail since June last year for his involvement in the scandal. Bahia Odebrecht, who has been already sentenced to more than 19 years in prison for participating in the scheme, is willing to collaborate with the probe, Estado said.
Patriarch Emilio and his lawyers are trying to convince prosecutors to allow other group executives to serve shortened sentences in exchange for cooperation, the paper reported, adding that negotiations could last at least another week.
Analysts have said that testimony by Odebrecht executives could broaden the Car Wash investigation.
According to the Estado article, among the executives involved in negotiations is Alexandrino de Alencar, Odebrecht's former head of institutional relations.
($1 = 3.2220 reais)
Reporting by Bruno Federowski and Brad Brooks; Editing by Guillermo Parra-Bernal and Andrea Ricci


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Should Gore run in 2008?
By J.B. Williams
Sharing the Nobel Prize with the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has given rise to a lot of talk about yet another Al Gore run for the White House. Nobody looked more uncomfortable that morning than Hillary Clinton, the current front-runner for the Democrat nomination, who clearly saw her own star fading fast as Al accepted the highest honor offered any international leftist.
The Draft Gore Campaign was eager to capitalize on the news that their 2008 presidential dream candidate had just joined the ranks of Jimmy Carter, Rigoberta Menchu, Wangari Muta Maathai and Yasser Arafat as an esteemed Nobel Peace Prize holder, an accomplishment which is only a pipedream to ex-president still in search of a legacy, Bill Clinton, and well beyond Hillary's reach.
To some, like the Union Leader, Gore's Prize represents yet another Fraud on the People. Gore received the Nobel for the same work product that won him an Oscar and an Emmy from like-minded Hollywood political activists. But as the Union Leader points out, "on Friday the prize was given to Al Gore and the International Panel on Climate Change. Two days before, a British judge ruled that Gore's film, An Inconvenient Truth, contained so many errors (read: lies) that it could be shown in British public schools only if accompanied by a fact sheet correcting the errors."
To others, like those working to draft Gore into the 2008 presidential race, Gore's best-selling book, internationally acclaimed Global Warming thriller and Nobel Prize represents an opportunity for Al Gore to take one more stab at his birthright, the American presidency.
Gore lost a 1988 bid for the Democrat nomination to Michael Dukakis after alienating the black vote with what Rainbow Coalition candidate Jesse Jackson called "racist" campaign tactics, by initiating the infamous "Willie Horton" campaign strategy, later used to derail the Dukakis campaign in the general election.
He was gearing up to make a second run in 1992 when his son Albert was nearly killed in an automobile accident while leaving the Baltimore Orioles opening game. Leaving Bill Clinton a largely unchallenged candidate for the party nomination in '92 helped Gore secure the Vice President's position in the '92 and '96 Clinton administrations. But by 1999, that friendship had become so fractured that Gore would not even allow Clinton to campaign for him in 2000.
Gore made his third run at the Oval Office without Clinton in 2000, and although he lost to the Electoral College system, he did win the national popular vote by roughly a half million voters. He lost the legal battle over "hanging chads" in Florida to end his third bid for the White House. But it was actually losing his home state of Tennessee that cost him the election and caused him great personal disappointment.
The Gore name was now tainted in the Democrat Party as a three-time loser. Though he remains a very popular icon to the polarizing far left-wing of the Democrat Party, he is seen by many Democrat voters as a waste of vital political resources.
Should he run again in 2008?
Despite all of the above and the fact that Hillary has a lock on the DNC nomination thanks to Bill, this remains a valid question.
The 2008 Democrat field has only one viable national candidate, former First Lady and New York Senator Hillary Clinton. Obama's star is already predictably fading and John Edwards fizzled in 2004, as the weaker running mate to weak national candidate John Kerry. No other 2008 Democrat presidential wannabe has even a chance of winning local dog-catcher.
Hillary Clinton appears to be running away with the nomination, but only because the race is void of any serious challenger. Al Gore might not be able to derail her nomination, be he would be a very real challenger to her general election… and nobody knows this better than Bill and Hillary Clinton, other than maybe DNC chairman Howard Dean, who has been quietly courting Gore for several months now.
In answering this question, I must point out an important fourth presidential Gore loss.
In 2004, Gore again broke ranks with Bill and Hillary, who endorsed John Kerry for president. Gore instead endorsed none other than DNC outsider Howard Dean for president in 2004, and almost immediately after that endorsement, the Dean campaign imploded, making even a Gore endorsement seem like the kiss of death for any Democrat presidential candidate.
However, the Dean endorsement might have cemented a loyalty between Gore and Dean, who has since been elected Chairman of the Democrat Party. As a result, the question of whether or not Gore should make one more run for the White House remains a very reasonable question.
If Gore runs?
It's no secret that all Democrats including Hillary, are currently in huge trouble with their new base, the Democratic Socialists of America. Democrats were handed control of both houses of congress in 2006, for the sole purpose of advancing the DSoA agenda. But already in 2007, the Democrat congress has achieved the new historic low public approval rating of only 11 percent. Not exactly how Democrats wish to make history. It makes the President with only a 30 percent approval rating, look three times as popular as any congressional Democrat.
The problem for Democrats is they have proven themselves to be all about campaign rhetoric and nothing else. They say all the things the leftist base of their party wants to hear, but their official votes say something quite different and the anti-security, anti-sovereignty base of the DNC is disenchanted, to put it lightly. I believe they call it "disenfranchised," or "defrauded."
The hardcore anti-war base of the DNC is better aligned with Republican/Libertarian Ron Paul, at least as regards their strong opposition to the war against international terrorism, the war on drugs and the opposition to federal intelligence gathering powers. Ron Paul is becoming the poster-child of the hard left, not Hillary, whose senate voting record is almost perfectly aligned with George W. Bush, even though her rhetoric isn't.
Today, a better question might be, if Gore does run again, should he run under the Democrat Party banner that has stabbed him in the back a number of times over the years, or should he run under the banner that really says who he really is today, the Green Party candidate who could actually put the Green Party on the map?
A Winning Green Candidate?
In the past, the Green Party and Ralph Nader have played spoiler to the Democrat Party. But that was before the world and the nation was going "green" and before Al Gore became the international king of green.
Gore has spent every waking moment since his loss in 2000, making himself the international face of environmentalism. He has also been the lone Ron Paul of the Democrat Party, staying true to his anti-war, anti-free market, anti-American supremacy, pro-abortion, pro-gay rights, pro-global appeasement and anti-American sovereignty belief system.
Though the Democrat Party has used these ideas to win elections, they have not governed by these ideas after the elections. That's why they have an 11 percent approval rating. A Green Party Gore might just be the ticket for real political change in America circa 2008, when the Republican Party is divided and behaving like the liberal Democrat Party of old, and the Democrat Party is failing to live up to it's leftist campaign rhetoric.
The many Democrats now considering jumping parties to support Libertarian Ron Paul would have an even better alternative to fork-tongued Hillary Clinton, with Green Party candidate Al Gore who firmly represents all of their beliefs.
Has the time for a viable third party arrived?
Candidate Gore could do something that Hillary Clinton won't be able to do. He can successfully unite the traditionally Democratic voting blocs currently left out in the cold by mainstream Democrat candidates and members of congress who ran on Gore-like rhetoric, but lead with Bush-like chamber votes.
With an 11 percent approval rating, all Democrat candidates are very vulnerable in '08. The leftist base is searching so far and wide for real leftist candidates that they are even considering Libertarian Ron Paul in 2008, just to support a real anti-war candidate. Code Pink and MoveOn.org have shifted funding away from Hillary, towards both Obama and Paul already, neither of which have any chance of winning anything. Gore would have a very real chance, and he is of the same belief system as the new base of the DNC.
Can Gore win?
Without the base of the new Democrat Party, no other Democrat can win in the general election. Hillary can win the party nomination with the largest party minority, in the 40s somewhere, opposed by more than half of all Democrat voters. But Gore could in fact do much better, under a Green ticket.
Gore is firmly green, anti-war, anti-free market, anti-trade, anti-gun, pro-abortion, pro-gay rights and pro-global community. He is the former Vice President to America's first Black President, Bill Clinton. So he can win the Black vote as well.
This is the base of today's Democrat Party, not so well represented by congressional Democrat's or Hillary, beyond campaign rhetoric. He can unite these voting blocs whereas Hillary can't. He can unite them from within the DNC or as a Green Party candidate. He can put the Green Party on the map. He can win…
Should Gore Run?
Nothing is more certain than his ability to raise campaign funds through unlimited international sources, just as he did in 2000. If anything, his stock just shot up in the community of international power-brokers behind the endless list of 527 organizations now responsible for most of the money behind all Democrat candidates.
Gore need not be a Democrat to access these political investors. In fact, since they are largely disenchanted with today's Democrats, he might have an even better chance under the third party Green banner that all international socialists hold dear.
Bottom line… Right now is Al Gore's time. He can win and he can make American history doing it, under the Green Party banner.
Can Al Gore resist such a golden opportunity to realize all of his life long dreams in one last shot? Only time will tell… But he's the man to watch over the next few months.
© 2007 J.B. Williams


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He spent the next half hour reviewing team policies and the season's schedule. I'd heard such talks before from other coaches and tuned him out while I studied the other girls, trying to figure out what their positions might be.
Most of them focused on Coach's every word, but last year's champs ignored him and whispered among themselves. One of them, a lanky girl with sun-bleached hair and a killer tan, looked over the group of wannabes and held up her fingers one to five, scoring them, I guess, on whether or not they had a chance. Her friends snickered, trying to act as if they were paying attention to Coach instead of fooling around.
At last, the lanky girl's frosty blue eyes rested on me, and I met her gaze straight on. We stared at each other for a few seconds before she looked away first, then held up three fingers. It seemed she was ambivalent. I could go either way.
I was ambivalent too. I joined this crowd as a walk-on, someone with no history with the team and questionable ability. In their eyes, I was no better than a wannabe who needed to prove herself to gain a spot on the team and the other girls' respect.
I showed up because it's what I did at the start of every school year. Swimming was my only sport, and I was good at it. Really good. Still, I almost skipped tryouts today. The truth was, I didn't have the energy to join a new team, in a new school, for the third time. If anyone found out I'd won championship titles in club and varsity last year they'd expect great things from me, and I didn't want the pressure. Swimming was no longer the focus of my life. It was my therapy, and I wouldn't let anyone mess that up.
The glimmer of challenge in the way the lanky girl looked at me caused a stirring in my gut, and I shot it down. I didn't come here to get involved in any personal challenges. I came here to swim, and not make any waves. My plan was to get through the senior year and go away to college, away from my troubles, and on to a new life that I could control.
I turned away from the girls judging the rest of us and focused on what Coach had to say. At last, he stopped talking and let us get in the pool.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 | 2:05 a.m.
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Sollenberger Classic, Division 1-A and Wiz Khalifa
Back from Arizona, a heartbroken Ray Brewer recounts the costly mistakes that made Nevada teams go 0-2 in this year's Sollenberger Classic. Fellow Las Vegas Sun sports reporter Case Keefer helps him cope by looking at this week's national showdown between Bishop Gorman and Maryland's Our Lady Of Good Counsel. The two also babble semi-coherently on the rest of the week's games and high school football players' favorite rappers. Don't forget to subscribe to Prep Sports Now on Itunes.
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One down. Three to go.
That's one way to analyze the Bishop Gorman High football team's schedule following Friday night's 27-22 victory against Our Lady of Good Counsel from Maryland in the season opener.
Quarterback Anu Solomon passed for 243 yards and accounted for all four of the Gorman touchdowns to help the Gaels open a 15-point lead early in the third quarter. Even though Our Lady made things interesting late — partially because several Gorman starters suffered leg cramps — the Gaels still picked up a big-time victory, 27-22.
Our Lady came in ranked in the top-10 of multiple polls, giving Gorman a victory against a national foe for the second straight season. And, more important, Gorman's brand continued to reach new heights with the game televised by ESPN2 in the network's first high school game of the year.
"We just made a statement that we can play with anybody," Solomon said. "We are up to the task. If we keep working hard every day, I believe we can get better."
Gorman won't have much time to enjoy the win. Not with a schedule that seemingly has no breaks for the three-time defending Nevada state champions.
Next week, Gorman has arguably its stiffest challenge of the year when it plays at St. Louis High of Hawaii. St. Louis is a Hawaii power, and while they aren't as nationally respected as Our Lady, Gorman will have its hands full with traveling to the island.
They'll also be tested Sept. 14 when they host Bergen Catholic of New Jersey and the following week when they play at California power Servite.
But, just like Friday night, the reward for emerging victorious in the other three non-local games is significant. Gorman will have continued establishing itself as a national power, going from winning one Nevada championship in 20-plus seasons prior to 2007 to becoming a regular in the national rankings.
To run the table against national-caliber competition isn't easy, which is something Gorman learned firsthand Friday. Last year, they split against a pair of ranked opponents at home, and each game was decided by three points.
"They are a great football team. We knew they weren't going to quit," Gorman coach Tony Sanchez said of Good Counsel.
"I tell you what, anytime you play the No. 5 team in the country, you can hold on all you want," he later added.
Solomon and Ryan Smith hooked up for a pair of scoring strikes, including a 70-yard touchdown early in the third quarter to increase the Gorman lead to 27-8.
But when it appeared Gorman would cruise to a lopsided victory, Our Lady rallied to make things interesting. Our Lady closed with 14 unanswered points, taking advantage of a Gorman team forced to play several reserves because of leg-cramp injuries to starters.
Twice in the final five minutes, Our Lady had drives in Gorman territory and seemed in position to take the lead. Both times they didn't score.
Nate Starks, the Gorman junior running back and safety who is one of the class of 2014's top recruits, was the most noticeable Gorman player to miss significant time in the second half with leg issues. But he returned in the final minutes to rush for the game-clinching first down in running out the clock.
"When you play against a team like that with that many weapons and that many good kids, you are kind of naive to think you can (shut them down)," Sanchez said.
Gorman didn't waste time scoring the game's initial points, driving 82 yards on the game's opening possession. Solomon's 27-yard touchdown pass to Smith gave Gorman a 7-0 lead just four minutes into the game to cap a six-play drive.
Solomon completed 13 of 17 passes for 243 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for an 8-yard touchdown in the second quarter. That's why he is considered one of the nation's top dual-threat quarterbacks and committed to the University of Arizona. He also threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Tajon Allen in the second quarter.
On what turned out to be the game-winning touchdown in the third quarter, Smith took Solomon's short pass and out-raced the Our Lady defense down the sideline. Both Solomon and Smith are four-year starters on the varsity, helping lead Gorman to new heights each season.
Now, they have to duplicate the efforts three more times — and, of course, against local competition, which it hasn't lost to since 2008.
"We are very confident. We know going into these next few games that if we play like this, or even better, good things are going to happen," Smith said.
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How Obama's 'reset' button can still affect Putin
JAMES ZUMWALT || UPI Outside View Commentator
HERNDON, Va., June 26 (UPI) — HERNDON, Va., June 26 (UPI) — Perhaps the biggest waste of U.S. funds in the conduct of U.S. President Barack Obama's foreign policy to date has been its smallest expenditure.
Whatever the U.S. government paid for the "reset" button, delivered to the Russians early in Obama's tenure as a symbolic gesture of improving a relationship, which had soured under President George W. Bush, it has proven a waste of money.
In Vladimir Putin, we bear witness to an aspiring totalitarian who has successfully used the framework of democracy in his own country to build the foundation of a dictatorship and who perceives opposition, both foreign and domestic, as a danger to the world order he believes will best guarantee his international influence.
He has taken the reset environment the United States sought to create in its relationship with him as a green light to pursue his personal objectives — objectives totally out of sync with those of the United States.
Putin secured the levers of power during his earlier presidency and maintained, as prime minister, control through a hand-picked successor after his two terms in office ended, as was constitutionally mandated. He then restored himself to power as president — but not before orchestrating a constitutional amendment to extend the time in office from two four-year terms to two terms of six-years.
This gives Putin more time to focus on cementing his personal power without having to waste it on matters with which truly-democratically elected leaders must often deal.
There is a common thread in the conduct of both Putin's domestic and foreign policies. It is the desire to minimize opposition to his perceived world order.
Concerned and surprised by the domestic opposition that arose during his recent presidential campaign, Putin sought to move quickly to contain it once he regained office. Putin's puppets in Parliament conducted a perfunctory debate to perfect legislation introduced to impose a "chilling" effect on opponents.
Immediately after taking office and days before an anti-Putin demonstration was scheduled, Putin signed a bill drastically increasing fines on demonstrators violating the public order — one with vague wording and contrary to Russia's Constitution.
Simultaneously, Russian police conducted mass raids against protest organizers, requiring them to report for questioning at the same time the protest was to be held.
It was interesting to see Putin move so fast on an issue challenging his power while failing to act, both now and during his two previous terms, to introduce legislation addressing an issue eating away at the very fabric of Russian society — government corruption — one undermining social trust between the government and its people.
But the rationale for not doing so is simple — corruption is the fuel feeding the Putin power machine. Many Russian government officials have been unwilling to lead the anti-corruption charge, thus leaving it to a courageous few.
One such individual, Yevgeny Dushko, 35, mayor of Sergiev Posad — a city just an hour's drive from Moscow — paid the ultimate price for doing so.
Graft had left his city without funds to pay for even basic services. After receiving voters' mandate to take the matter on, Dushko was gunned down, leaving little doubt as to why.
Another Russian to pay with his life was Sergei Magnitsky, 37, a lawyer jailed in 2008 after exposing tax fraud within the Russian Interior Department.
For uncovering the fraud, he was charged with it. Tortured and denied medical attention, he died in prison. Recognizing his sacrifice, U.S. legislators attached his name to a bill seeking to hold accountable those within the Russian government believed to be responsible for his death, as well as others guilty of human rights violations, by banning U.S. visas and freezing assets.
Just as has been the case with anti-Putin journalists who have been killed, these crimes go largely unsolved or without any government accountability due mainly to an obvious lack of governmental interest in investigating them.
Estimates are last year more than $84 billion was transferred out of Russia to safe havens overseas maintained by corrupt government officials — with that total on line to be exceeded this year.
As an equal opportunity opponent of groups opposing governments led by those of a similar totalitarian mindset, Putin also seeks to minimize their struggle for democracy.
Using one hand within the United Nations to derail efforts beyond diplomacy to entice Syria's president Bashar Assad to stop massacring his people, Putin uses the other to send Assad the weapons with which to continue the killing.
While Putin claims "Russia isn't supplying arms that could be used in civil conflicts," Russian attack helicopters have been videotaped shooting the opposition.
Russians have learned Putin seeks to manipulate Russian democracy as a vehicle to transition to dictatorship. With Putin's 12-year leadership track record in place, they now see through his "wolf in sheep's clothing" guise as he strives to establish his perceived world order.
How much longer will it take for Obama to see the only way a reset button will impact on Putin is to throw it at him?
(James. G. Zumwalt is a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer who heads Admiral Zumwalt and Consultants, Inc. He is author of "Bare Feet, Iron Will — Stories from the Other Side of Vietnam's Battlefields" and the e-book "Living the Juche Lie — North Korea's Kim Dynasty.")
(United Press International's "Outside View" commentaries are written by outside contributors who specialize in a variety of important issues. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of United Press International. In the interests of creating an open forum, original submissions are invited.)
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Kimberlé Crenshaw, activist and professor, discusses underrepresentation of intersectional identities| Mar 2, 2017
All too often, the forces of justice in America fail to disrupt the status quo, explained Kimberlé Crenshaw in a lecture on Thursday. The thick controversy surrounding affirmative action in college admissions and hiring, the lack of equal coverage of black women shot and killed by police, and 20th century suffragist arguments based on white supremacy are just a few examples that Crenshaw provided of how when you scratch the surface, arguments on both sides of the political spectrum fail to acknowledge America's racist and patriarchal legacy.
Crenshaw is a professor of law at UCLA and Columbia Law School and is known for her work in critical race theory, particularly for developing the term "intersectionality."
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"I have to be honest with you, I'm standing here in post-traumatic Trump syndrome," Crenshaw said to an auditorium so packed that audience members also sat in the aisles and on the stage.
While studying anti-discrimination law in law school, Crenshaw realized that law did not account for the complex identities defined by both race and gender. She studied how black women in manufacturing faced discrimination because of their gender and how black women in clerical work faced discrimination because of their race.
Crenshaw said that she realized that the U.S. Constitution deals with race and gender as two separate aspects of a person's identity, and that this means individuals with intersectional identities received less protection under the law.
Larry Miller, who gave an introductory speech at the event, chose to begin by directly addressing the privileges he has as a straight white male.
"I am playing the video game of life on the easiest difficulty level," said Miller.
Miller's sister Meredith Miller '93 was killed during a car robbery in Virginia one year after graduating from the University. Miller's family sponsors the Meredith Miller Lecture Series, which included Crenshaw's talk, and serves to remember Miller's work on matters of gender justice.
"It doesn't mean life will always be easy for me, it doesn't even mean it won't ever be hard, but it won't be hard because I am straight, or because I am white, or because I am male," said Miller.
Crenshaw, too, argued that we must acknowledge painful truths in order to achieve equality. She said we must acknowledge that constitutional language centered around the idea of the individual prevents the administration of justice to people who have been systemically discriminated against because of their membership to a particular group.
"Critical race theory talks about the power that is instantiated in these institutions," Crenshaw explained. "Post-racialism is about eliminating biases by better navigating these institutions."
Basing the majority of her points on American legal history, Crenshaw argued that the various motivations behind political movements in this country have led to many of the unique dilemmas witnessed in the 21st century.
As an example, Crenshaw noted, "White supremacy was the baseline from which Anthony and Stanton framed the unique insult of being denied the right to vote."
"White women under this frame were more qualified to vote than black men, and more vulnerable to black men because they were denied the right to vote," she explained. "These arguments have been buried in our incorporation of women's suffrage movements in the pantheon of social justice victories, but it remains a pattern of argumentation that reappears in contemporary politics."
Crenshaw went on to expose these arguments as they have presented themselves in the work of individuals many readers would consider liberal.
For example, Crenshaw mentioned that while Barack Obama's creation of the My Brother's Keeper initiative has provided black men and boys in the United States with $2 billion in government support, similar groups for black women and girls have only pulled together $118 million.
Crenshaw said My Brother's Keeper is "based on the idea that we want to create strong healthy families, and despite all of the challenges to traditional families that have come up in the wake of marriage equality and all of the new gender thinking that's going on, when we're talking about racial disparities, we're back like we're in 'Ozzie and Harriet,'" said Crenshaw, receiving laughter from the audience. "This is all about how we need to have trickle-down patriarchy," she said.
Crenshaw asked everyone in the audience to raise their hands while she called out names. She told people to lower their hands when they heard a name they did not recognize. Everyone's hands remained in the air as Crenshaw announced the names of four black men who have been shot and killed by the police in recent years.
Then Crenshaw said a woman's name.
The motion of hands returning to laps was audible throughout the auditorium.
Crenshaw continued to say name after name, all of them women, as hands remained motionlessly in laps.
Crenshaw's talk was held in McCormick 101 at 4:30 p.m. on March 2. The event was sponsored by the Program in Gender and Sexuality Studies and was co-sponsored by the Women*s Center, the Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding, and Campus Conversations on Identity.


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