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After Philip Slater published "The Pursuit of Loneliness," a 1970 best-seller that delivered a blistering critique of American culture, he moved to California and adopted a lifestyle aimed at avoiding the fate of the fellow citizens he saw as so unhappy.
"Pursuit" argued that despite widespread influence and prosperity Americans were overwhelmingly dissatisfied. A key reason for that, he said, was a collective obsession with the success of the individual. The book established him as a social critic and set up a future for Slater as an academic.
But he walked away from a career as a sociology professor and in the mid-1970s founded an Esalen-like personal growth center in Cambridge, Mass. He soon settled in Santa Cruz, where he lived simply and became a playwright, novelist and actor.
Slater, who had cancer, died June 20 at his Santa Cruz home, his family announced. He was 86.
"Pursuit" was one of a handful of influential similar titles from the 1970s — along with "Future Shock" and "The Culture of Narcissism" — that attempted to analyze the ills of modern society.
Writing in the New York Times, Kenneth Keniston, then a Yale University professor, called Slater's book "a brilliant, sweeping and relevant critique of American culture." The Los Angeles Times put it on its 1981 reading list of "100 American Books for the Modern Person."
It was one of a dozen books by the Harvard-trained sociologist that included a satirical 1985 novel, "How I Saved the World." His stories and plots were often surreal and whimsical. One popular play featured silverware in a dishwasher.
Slater also had been instrumental in the founding of the Actors' Theatre in Santa Cruz, where many of his plays were produced and where he sometimes acted.
He was often in the vanguard of the changing social tide. Much of his earlier writing had focused on the constraints of traditional gender roles, a trait Ms. magazine recognized by placing him on its early 1980s list of "male heroes."
In 1968 he co-wrote "The Temporary Society" with management guru Warren Bennis. The pair predicted the fall of the Soviet Union and the rise of worldwide democracy.
When Slater published "The Wayward Gate: Science and the Supernatural" in 1977, The Times' review suggested calling it "The Pursuit of Strangeness." While admitting he did not have firsthand experience with the paranormal, Slater used parables to attack scientific conceits that deny the supernatural.
In another book, 1980's "Wealth Addiction," he outlined a philosophy of "voluntary simplicity" and decided to live it.
Philip Elliot Slater was born May 15, 1927, in Riverton, N.J., to an engineer and his wife.
Near the end of World War II, he served in the merchant marine before attending Harvard University. He earned a bachelor's degree in 1950, a doctorate in 1955 – and participated in clinical experiments on the effects of the hallucinogenic drug LSD.
"It definitely felt like we were expanding our consciousness," Slater said in the 2010 book "The Harvard Psychedelic Club." "From that moment we, saw the world differently than people who had not had that experience."
Between 1958 and 1971, he taught at Harvard, Cambridge and Brandeis universities but found academic life disappointing, he later said.
He founded Greenhouse, the personal growth center, with Jacqueline Doyle of the Esalen Institute and Morrie Schwartz, a Brandeis professor who would become the subject of the best-selling 1997 memoir "Tuesdays With Morrie." While there, Slater pursued theories in personal growth.
"He was always interested in big ideas and conversations that had to do with the imagination," said Dashka Slater, a daughter.
When Slater died he had not owned a car in years and his personal possessions fit into two small storage bins, which he would have viewed as proof of a life well-lived, his daughter said.
Thrice divorced, Slater is survived by his wife, Susan Helgeson; his children, Scott Slater, Dashka Slater, Wendy Palmer and Stephanie Slater; two stepdaughters, Christie Castro and Melanie Beck; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.


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ARVC Offers Members Savings on Equipment
July 24, 2013 by RVBusiness Comments Off on ARVC Offers Members Savings on Equipment
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has launched a member benefit program with New Holland Agriculture that can save park operators up to 40% on purchases of tractors, backhoes and other utility vehicles.
"ARVC membership can now save park operators thousands of dollars whenever they purchase a tractor, backhoe or other type of maintenance or materials handling vehicle from New Holland," said Paul Bambei, ARVC's president and CEO, in a press release.
ARVC created the new member benefit program with New Holland in direct response to feedback the association has received from members who have recommended the performance and reliability of New Holland equipment.
Based in New Holland, Penn., New Holland Agriculture sells agricultural tractors, compact tractors, attachments and loaders for compact tactors, backhoes, Rustler utility vehicles as well as skid steers and materials handling equipment.
To receive special pricing, ARVC members are encouraged to notify their New Holland dealer and indicate that they are an ARVC member and are eligible for a major account discount.
Based in Denver, Colo., the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds is the only national trade association exclusively representing the interests of privately-owned RV parks, resorts and campgrounds.
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To drop or withdraw from any online course, you must contact your local Student Services Coordinator (see Contacts). For an ICN course, you must also sign the attached form and give it to your local Student Services Coordinator to process the drop or withdraw at the partner institution. If you do not fill out the ICN Drop Form, you may not be officially dropped from the course and may receive a failing grade and incur the cost of the course.
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I want to say thank you to everyone who has helped me and given advice/opinions over the past two years. My daughter is 22 months old and I think that we have weaned. It hasn't been very long, but she isn't nursing, and she isn't asking. The last time I tried to nurse her she leaned over and kissed the side of my boob and then laid her head down on it and snuggled for a minute I thought it was very cute, but the non BFing people around me said it was weird. to them, LOL
So I think we are done nursing, and I'm ok with that since we have another one coming due in July. I will probably be back in July with more questions I'm planning on using a bottle occasionally this time so I may need advice when the time comes so I don't hurt our nursing relationship.
Well thank you all again!!! and I may not be back till closer to July...


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Planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning
Starting point for GPPAC's planning, monitoring and evaluation activities is the formulation of a joint, global strategic plan for conflict prevention. It usually takes one and a half year to consult with network members and GPPAC's 15 Regional networks to set priorities and agree on strategic directions for the upcoming 5-year period. The last consultation round took place in 2014-2015 and resulted in a strategic plan for 2016 to 2020. You can find more information about the Strategic Plan here. The Global Secretariat facilitates this process.
The strategic plan provides general directions – an umbrella – for each Regional network to set own priorities and develop joint plans and activities with and for its members. This process is supported by the Global Secretariat and where relevant international and global activities are included. In many cases the Regional Secretariat or one of its Regional members is the project coordinator. In other cases – especially for the global initiatives – the Global Secretariat is the project coordinator. In all projects GPPAC includes a plan for Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation (PME) and Learning that is based on "Outcome Harvesting".
Apart from Outcome Harvesting at the outcome level, GPPAC also develops operational plans and produces reports at the activity level to monitor progress and be accountable towards the network and donors. Financial reports are audited by an external accountant. All larger projects are evaluated by an external evaluator. The PME & Learning is coordinated from the Global Secretariat by a designated staff member.
Since 2014 GPPAC has developed an on-line database for storing PME information. Network members and project staff can upload and access activity and outcome information on a continuous basis. In addition, network members and staff receive trainings and coaching support from the Global Secretariat on how to harvest and report on outcomes.
Outcome Harvesting
You can read more about the development of GPPAC's PME and Outcome Harvesting approach in this article (written by Ricardo Wilson-Grau, Paul Kosterink, and Goele Scheers) from the book 'Developmental Evaluation Exemplars' (M.Q. Patton et al, 2015): "Outcome Harvesting; A Developmental Evaluation Inquiry Framework Supporting the Development of an International Social Change Network".Read more


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WHEN 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday
WHERE Jonathan's Landing, 1309 Ponderosa Drive, Magnolia
INFO www.itsallgoodindelaware.com
Five years ago a group of 11 friends lost one of their own.
Cybil Gooden-Harvey died after a short but tragic battle with leukemia. During Gooden-Harvey's illness her friends had begun planning a benefit in her honor.
She passed away just before the benefit was to be held.
That prompted the group of Dover High alums to donate the money that had been raised to support her children. Since then, the group has decided to stick together – continuing with their charity work and serving their community.
"We've always been this way," said Rebecca Martin, one of the members of It's All Good Delaware. "We've always wanted to give back. We're not a big organization, we're just a group of Dover High alums that want to help people."
The group is now an official non-profit. They decided to name the organization It's All Good in Delaware because "It's all good" was Gooden-Harvey's favorite phrase.
Over the past five years the organization has made donations to organizations such as Kay's Kamp for Kids, a camp for children with cancer; the Food Bank of Delaware and Home of the Brave. The organization has donated almost $200,000 to charity, according to their website.
"We've helped about 51 families and we've donated to 21 organizations," said Nancy Knight, the organization's treasurer.
Last Christmas marked one of their biggest undertakings yet. The group bought, wrapped and delivered $1,000 worth of gifts to all 26 elementary schools in Kent County. They reached 199 kids with that one project, Knight said.
The organization also offers a helping hand to local families who need assistance with day-to-day needs – rent, food and bills.
"After we helped Cybil we had so much love in our hearts," said Lynn Kriss, the group's president. "We said 'why don't we just pay it forward for the enrichment of the whole community, for those who fall through the cracks.' It's just wonderful the feeling you get when you help someone else."
The organization's major fund raiser over the past five years has been their You Deserve a Night Out event. This year's Cinco de Mayo-themed event will be held at Jonathan's Landing on May 4. It will feature a piñata contest and a unique sombrero contest.
"We decided to try and get people together, to have really good entertainment and to give back," Knight said.
A large portion of the money made from the event will be given to help fund the Can Do Playground, a playground for people with special needs, in Milford. The rest of the money will be used to support local families in need, Martin said.
Tickets for the event are $30. Bottomless beer mugs are $10 and bottomless wineglasses are $20. The event will feature hors d'oeuvres and music by The Funsters. The festivities will last from 7 p.m. to 11. p.m. Visit www.itsallgoodindelaware.com for tickets and more information.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The MIT men's
volleyball team gave Newbury College its first North East
Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division loss
following a 30-22, 22-30, 24-30, 30-23, 15-13 thriller on Tuesday
night. Of the 10 previous meetings between both programs, only one
other match went to five sets and it was won by the Engineers in
Matt Hohenberger led MIT (18-6, 9-2 NECVA) with a match-high 22 kills to go along with three blocks and three aces. David Thomas posted 15 kills, three blocks, and two aces as Mike Demyttenaere totaled 11 kills and four blocks. Garrett Winther compiled 10 kills, six digs, and five blocks while Patrick Vatterott rounded out the front row with eight kills and six blocks. Tim Lee tallied 54 assists, eight digs, and two blocks as Jeremy Velazquez chipped in eight digs and two aces. Eric Reuland collected eight digs followed by six from Alex Becherer while Caine Jette dished out eight assists.
Mark Thomas powered the Nighthawks (14-8, 8-1 NECVA) with 15 kills and five blocks as Josh Aberly added 15 kills of his own. Matt Talamantes registered 47 assists and six digs.
The Engineers quickly established a 6-2 lead in the first set, but Newbury narrowed the gap to two on three occasions, the last courtesy of a 4-1 spurt which made the score 16-14. The Cardinal and Gray picked up the next three points to gain some breathing room and eventually extended its advantage to six (23-17). The Nighthawks continued to attack, coming within four points as late as 26-22. However, they could not sustain the rally as the hosts recorded the final four points of the frame.
Newbury controlled the early stages of the second set as it held a 13-8 advantage. A strike by David Thomas off of the Nighthawks' block, followed by a kill from Demyttenaere, and a block by the duo quickly cut MIT's deficit to two (13-11). The Nighthawks responded with a 6-1 run that resulted in their largest lead of the game. The Engineers rattled off the next four points as they came within three (19-16), but each side picked up a pair of points to maintain the slight gap. Newbury generated another 6-1 spurt which increased its margin to 27-19. Kills from Hohenberger and Winther in addition to a hitting error kept MIT's hopes alive, but a miscue and strikes from Aberly and Danny Kim gave the visitors the win.
The start of the third set featured six ties and three lead changes until Newbury registered four points in a row, including back-to-back aces by David Thomas to go up, 12-9. A kill by Hohenberger kept the Engineers close, but the Nighthawks slowly inched out to a 27-19 advantage. Hits from David Thomas and a trio of miscues brought MIT within four (29-24), however, a block by Talamantes and Mark Thomas wrapped up the frame for Newbury.
With the fourth set knotted at nine, the Engineers mounted an 11-5 run to go ahead, 20-14. The Nighthawks battled back, coming within three on a trio of occasions, twice on kills by Mark Thomas and the final time at 26-23. A strike by Lee prompted a timeout from Newbury. MIT maintained its momentum following the break as it rattled off the last three points and forced a decisive fifth set.
The Nighthawks held a 3-2 edge in the final frame, but the Engineers capitalized on a trio of miscues and a kill from Demyttenaere go in front, 6-4. Two MIT errors quickly evened the score, however, a Hohenberger hit and a block by Vatterott and Lee gave the Engineers the lead at the changeover. Newbury posted four out of the next six points to tie the score at 10. The Engineers recorded back-to-back points, but James Beck's hit off the block cut the Nighthawks' deficit in half. After trading sideouts, David Thomas gave MIT match point with strike off Newbury's block. Aberly extended the contest with kill from the back row but Demyttenaere found open space on the court to place the final hit.
Both squads will compete in tournaments this weekend. MIT will host its annual invitational while Newbury will travel to Medaille College for the Purple and Gold Invitational.
MIT Rallies to Defeat Newbury in Five Sets
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The MIT men's
volleyball team gave Newbury College its first North East
Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division loss
following a 30-22, 22-30, 24-30, 30-23, 15-13 thriller on Tuesday
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A Randalstown man has been stung by thieves after they stole a hive full of honey bees.
Ian Wallace, who has been keeping bees for 30 years, was left stunned after he made the discovery on Wednesday, February 20.
In the winter time, bees hibernate and, two weeks ago, Ian paid a visit to the hive to check things were as they should be.
[Source: Antrim Guardian]
The latest case of an animal carcass being dumped in local water supply has sparked outrage among the local community and prompted Sinn Fein Councilor Terry Hearty to condemn the perpetrators as "utterly reprehensible."
Mr. Hearty expressed his disgust after the discovery of a rotting cow carcass in Lough Ross two weeks ago. The disturbing find follows a similar incident in January when the carcasses of two cows were found dumped in Creggan River, along a stretch of the river popular with walkers in the Poet's Glen.
Commenting on the latest incident, Councilor Hearty said: "I am absolutely appalled and disgusted that somebody could stoop so low as to dump an animal in our drinking water supply at Lough Ross."
Gardaí (police) investigating the deaths of a couple in a murder-suicide in a B&B have been speaking to their family members in a bid to establish a possible motive for the incident.
Gardaí have named the deceased as John Deegan (53), Cadamstown, Birr, County Offaly, and Deirdre Keenan (51), Carragh Road, Naas, Co. Kildare.
Postmortems on both remains have confirmed they died of gunshot wounds. Mr. Deegan's legally held shotgun was found at the scene.
He is believed to have regularly carried the gun in his van, which was parked near the B&B in Carlow Town where the couple was found dead at about 1:30 p.m. last Monday.
[Source: Irish Times]
A Cavan Town resident has launched a campaign to get a skate-park built for the town's kids.
John Moore says that the town and kids would benefit in terms of health and not falling into a life of crime or drug-abuse, or worse, like so many of his childhood friends did.
In an e-mail to Cavan County Council, he outlines the benefits of a park for the kids and teenagers of the town and says that they have "no place to meet up and hang out with friends, they are just getting into trouble with Gardaí (police), drinking and taking drugs".
He emphasizes that a skate-park would "be a great place for the kids to socialize, stay out of trouble and get much-needed exercise".
[Source: The Anglo Celt]
The memory of a newborn baby who passed away at the Cliffs of Moher in 2006 is set to be honored in March as part of events to mark the 25th anniversary of the twinning of Ennis with Phoenix, Arizona.
Baby Nicholas was born prematurely to American parents Kelly Stokes and Delia Garcia Stokes, passing away shortly after his birth. His parents were so touched with the support they received at the time of the tragedy that they have raised over $80,000 to supply emergency equipment and emergency response training for personnel at the cliffs. The first-aid center at the tourist destination is called The Nicholas Room in their son's honor.
On March 16 at 11 a.m., runners, joggers and walkers will gather at the Cliffs of Moher for a five-mile trek to remember Nicholas and also to raise funds for the first-aid room and the neo-natal unit of the Mid-Western Regional Maternity Hospital. Among them will be Delia and Kelly, who will travel from their home in Phoenix.
[Source: Clare Champion]
It is believed that a former public representative remains in Garda (police) custody after he allegedly tried to hire a hit-man to murder a number of people.
Gardaí in Gurranabraher arrested the man on suspicion of conspiracy to murder last Thursday morning in the Cork area. The male is in his late 30s.
He is currently detained at Gurranabraher Garda Station under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007, which allows Gardaí to detain suspects for up to seven days.
[Source: Cork Independent]
S.D.L.P. Derry City Councilor Jimmy Carr has unreservedly apologized last Friday for remarks he made about a fellow councilor's Scottish accent.
He said: "I want to unreservedly apologize to Clr. Eric McGinley for my rash and insensitive remarks.
I will be offering my apology in person to Clr. McGinley [on Friday]. I regret that I did not take the opportunity to retract the words I used in Facebook earlier."
[Source: Derry Journal]
Up to eight women a day are being advertised for prostitution online everyday in Donegal, according to the Immigrant Council of Ireland.
Local T.D.S. and senators are being called upon to help to speed up a review of the laws on prostitution following the revelation.
The call by members of the I.C.A., Macra Na Feirme, many trade unions, Chambers Ireland and the Immigrant Council of Ireland comes as hearings by the Dáil Justice Committee on the issue come to an end.
Denise Charlton, chief executive of the Immigrant Council said: "After years of campaigning and several months of Dáil (Irish Parliament) hearings the truth is now plain for everyone to see. Irish and foreign criminal gangs are using prostitution as a low risk, high profit crime to line their pockets in Donegal and across the country."
[Source: Donegal Democrat]
The socialist republican party, éirígí, has condemned the re-arrest of its spokesman, Newry man Stephen Murney, from Maghaberry prison on Wednesday morning, February 20.
Murney appeared at Banbridge Magistrates Court sitting in Newry, where he was charged with collecting information likely to be of use to terrorists, possession of articles for use in terror and aiding and abetting criminal damage.
Mr. Murney was already being held at Maghaberry Prison on previous charges of collecting information likely to be of use to terrorists when he was released into police custody for further questioning on Wednesday.
[Source: Examiner Newspaper]
Gangsters stored three shotguns and ammunition on the roof of a Dublin primary school.
Detectives believe that the haul belongs to a gang of young hoods that includes Aaron Rattigan, a cousin of jailed gangster "King Ratt."
Gardaí (police) made the shocking discovery at the Mhathair De School on Basin Lane in Dublin's south inner city after reports of suspicious activity.
A source said: "This is a very worrying trend – a pipe bomb was found at a school in Crumlin only a few weeks ago."
[Source: Evening Herald]
Two of the men involved in the robbery of the Northern Bank in Kesh in February 2009 have been jailed at Derry Crown Court.
Both men were jointly convicted of robbing the Northern Bank in Kesh of $8,100 and $1,600, and with being involved in the aggravating taking of a car which was then driven dangerously on roads including Killadeas Road, Kesh and Boa Island Road, Kesh.
Sean McKay (26) whose address was given as H.M.P. Maghaberry was told that having considered a pre-sentence report, the court believed that the offense, or combination of the offense and one or more offenses associated with it, was so serious that only a custodial sentence could be justified.
The defendant was told he will be jailed for eight years and six months followed by two years on probation.
[Source: Fermanagh Herald]
A dispute involving part-time Bus Eireann drivers on 96 Galway school bus routes has now been resolved.
It follows a meeting held last week on Monday, February 25, between S.I.P.T.U. representatives and Bus Eireann Management.
S.I.P.T.U. says hours have now been restored for three part-time drivers with some being moved to alternative routes.
The new arrangements mean threatened strike action involving 37 drivers has now been averted.
[Source: Galway Bay FM]
The father of an Irish man attacked in Australia has said his son is recovering from his injuries.
Twenty-five-year-old Kieran Cahill from Killarney, County Kerry, was allegedly attacked by three men outside a kebab shop in Sydney in the early hours of Monday morning, February 25, after he asked a number of men to stop hassling a couple of women.
The Irish Echo newspaper in Australia said one man has been charged with the assault, but that police are looking for others in connection with the incident.
Kieran's father, Michael, said he has been in contact with his son via text message.
[Source: Irish Examiner]
A man was stabbed in broad daylight on the main street in Athy on Monday morning, February 25.
The man, who is in his 20s, was taken to Naas General Hospital for treatment but his injuries were described as "not life threatening."
The knife attack followed a row between two men outside the post office at Duke Street at approximately 10 a.m.
During the altercation one man produced a penknife and stabbed/slashed the other man in the back.
[Source: Kildare Nationalist]
Documents and computer records were seized from the Thomastown headquarters of Kilkenny company B&F Meats two weekends ago, as the local business remains firmly under the spotlight in the international horsemeat scandal.
Operations have been suspended at the company's Carrick-on-Suir facility since Friday, February 22, when it emerged that the plant, which debones beef and horsemeat, was dispatching horsemeat to the Czech Republic using a label in the Czech language which translates as "beef." The Department of Agriculture's Special Investigation Unit carried out a forensic examination with assistance from Gardaí (police) – and this has now been extended to the Thomastown offices.
[Source: Kilkenny People]
Television presenter Mary Kennedy showed her support for the Dunamaise Arts Centre's fundraiser "Red or Black" while she was in Portlaoise last Wednesday at St. Peter and Paul's Church.
Mary, along with priests of the parish Fr. Paddy Byrne and Fr. George Augustine, met with the arts center's director Michelle de Forge and organizing committee for the event to wish them well with the fundraiser.
"Red or Black" will be taking place on Friday, March 15, at the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel. Kick-starting the festivity for St. Patrick's Day, the event hosted by R.T.É. sports analyst and hurling legend Michael Duignan is a live game show. As everyone knows, it is also a major fundraiser for the Dunamaise Arts Centre and will give a member of the audience the chance of winning $1,300 and other great prizes on the night.
[Source: Leinster Express]
A Leitrim man convicted of threatening to kill a female Garda (police officer) by posting her a spent cartridge and a letter depicting a bloodied hand has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Conor McCaffrey (27) of Mullinasillagh, Aghacashel, Carrick-on-Shannon, had been convicted by a jury of five women and seven men following a trial at Carrick-on-Shannon Circuit Criminal Court last November.
McCaffrey had pleaded not guilty to a total of eight charges including threatening to kill or cause serious harm to Detective Garda Karen Ryan on June 27, 2011.
[Source: Leitrim Observer]
It is a fairy-tale story with more than a hint of David versus Goliath: two weekends ago, world darts champion Phil "The Power" Taylor went toe-to-toe with a nine-year-old from Limerick – and lost.
At an exhibition match in Newcastle West on Friday, February 22, young Darragh Shine from Limerick City toppled the 16-time world champion in one leg of darts, sending the watching audience and his father David, into ecstasy.
David told the Limerick Leader that while Taylor did go easy on his son, Darragh still had to pull off one of the toughest skills in the sport – hitting his doubles to win the game.
[Source: Limerick Leader]
A Longford mass-card salesman who was jailed for 18 months for being in possession of images of child pornography is to get his passport back, despite objections from the State.
Thomas McNally (52), Foynes Court, County Longford has been given permission to travel to China with his wife – despite the fact that Gardaí (police) have stated that if he fails to return, there will be no way of getting McNally back to Ireland.
Counsel for the State, Desmond Dockery B.L., told the hearing that the defendant had "acquired a Chinese wife."
[Source: Longford Leader]
A judge said no purpose would be served in a 49-year-old father of three serving a custodial sentence who discharged a shotgun at a house in a local estate in the early hours of the morning.
Dundalk Circuit Court heard that Gary McAreavey of Gort Nua, Station Road , Castlebellingham fired three shots from the shotgun causing damage to the house and grazed the side of the head of another man. He pleaded guilty to the reckless discharge of the firearm on October 18, 2009.
It was stated there was street disturbances and the accused received a message that his wife had been killed.
[Source: Dundalk Democrat]
A Westport man who indulged in a "year of bullying and intimidation of a child" by sending threatening and offensive text messages received a six-month suspended prison sentence two weeks ago at a sitting of Westport District Court.
The sustained campaign against Harry Langan was waged over 10 months, prompting his parents to go public with their plight in The Mayo News last May in a bid to stop the harassment.
Brian Flynn (27) of Lanmore, Liscarney, Westport harassed now-15-year-old Harry Langan between November 2011 and August 2012, during which time the teenager received up to 500 text messages of a sexual, threatening, obscene and malicious nature.
Judge Mary Devins said the young boy was so bullied and intimidated that he could well have suffered from much more serious consequences and paid tribute to his parents, Brian and Gemma.
[Source: The Mayo News]
A new $285,000 tourist driving route for counties Meath and Louth has been launched by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar. The Boyne Valley Drive, 140 miles in length and taking in 22 historic sites along the way, is a collaborative project between Fáilte Ireland and the local authorities in Meath and Louth, which seeks to revitalize the region and promote it as a must-visit destination for overseas tourists.
The new route will promote the area as one of world renowned heritage with some of the best examples to be found anywhere. The sites featured along the way include Bru Na Boinne (the U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage sites at Newgrange Knowth Dowth), Trim Castle, Monasterboice, Slane Castle and Mellifont Abbey.
[Source: Meath Chronicle]
A man who was involved in the fatal hit-and-run of a young Monaghan cyclist was on bail and serving a suspended sentence for a number of thefts at the time of the accident, writes Declan Brennan.
Judge Patrick McCartan described the death of Shane O'Farrell on a summer's night over two years ago as a tragic accident, which occurred because the deceased was not properly lit up.
Mr. O'Farrell (23) died on August 2, 2011 after his bike was struck by a car on the N2 Dublin to Derry Road between Carrickmacross and Castleblaney sometime after 10 p.m. that evening.
[Source: The Anglo Celt]
The owner of an Offaly bus hire company has pleaded guilty to failing to maintain a school bus that was later involved in a fatal crash.
A separate charge that alleged the owner's failure had caused the death of school boy Michael White (15) has been dropped by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The bus crashed on a bog road just outside Clara, County Offaly on April 4, 2006 when the back axle came away and the bus flipped over. Mr. White died as a result of "catastrophic injuries" suffered in the crash.
The owners of Clara Cabs, Raymond and Ruairi McKeown, both of River Street, Clara had pleaded not guilty to six counts of failing to maintain the 1989 Mercedes bus, two of which say this failure led to the death of the school boy on April 4, 2006.
[Source: Offaly Express]
Progress has been made in compensation and relocation for turf cutters in Roscommon according to Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan T.D.
The minister confirmed that more than $1.4 million had now been paid to turf cutters on bogs that were in whole or in part located in the county and designated as Special Areas of Conservation. Approximately 950 applications have been received from turf-cutters on these bogs.
Of the 53 raised bogs nationally that have been nominated for designation as Special Areas of Conversation (S.A.C.), 14 of these sites are wholly or partly in Roscommon. Potential relocation sites have been identified for nine bogs located in the county.
[Source: Roscommon Herald]
The N4 Action Group is waiting to contact the family of the latest road fatality before erecting another white cross along the notorious route.
I.T. Sligo graduate Derek Bannon became the 30th person killed on the lethal road. The crash happened close to Lackagh Cross, an area that has now claimed eight lives.
Bernard Mulhern, from the N4 Action Group, said: "There was a fatal mini-bus crash a number of years ago. This latest fatality brings the number to eight in a short distance, less than [1.25 miles]. It's unbelievable, it's a horrible statistic."
Public Transport Minister Alan Kelly has welcomed the return of a morning bus service linking Nenagh, Roscrea and other villages to Dublin.
The 7:30 a.m. service leaving Limerick for Dublin had been withdrawn following Bus Eireann's most recent timetable changes. However, Minister Kelly has been working with both Bus Eireann and the National Transport Authority to have the service restored.
"I welcome this development and it will give all sides, drivers, operators and customers a chance to assess the demand level for this service. This is a service Bus Eireann operates in a private capacity and I am delighted for both the local workers and local passengers that they have agreed to reinstate the service. This will be very helpful for many people accessing medical appointments and education opportunities," stated Minister Kelly.
[Source: Tipperary Star]
More than 2,000 jobs could be put on hold in Cookstown following the revelation that the new police training college planned for the town is currently over-budget.
It is believed the plug could be pulled on the current tender process for the province's first multi-million pound Police, Prison and Fire Training College amid concern that the Cookstown project looks set to run over-budget by millions of pounds.
A multi-million-pound underestimation of building costs for the new 250-acre facility at Desertcreat outside Cookstown could now lead to a delay in the project – which was originally due to be finished in 2008.
[Source: Tyrone Courier]
A low-level shopping development on the largely derelict site bordered by Michael Street, New Street, Stephen Street and Alexander Street in the city center could be brought back on track despite the land now being largely in the ownership of N.A.M.A.
N.A.M.A. are looking at their assets around the country to see how they can be rejuvenated and turned into viable options. Included among the sites is Michael Street in the city center, which could be developed by K.R.M. construction partnership with approval from N.A.M.A.
Richie Walsh of Waterford City Council confirmed that they had been talking to K.R.M. and N.A.M.A. and there might be a possibility for a redesign of the original development in order to move it on.
[Source: Waterford News & Star]
Westmeath and Mullingar Town Councils will officially invite Bruce Springsteen to visit his ancestral home of Mullingar and Westmeath, when he comes to play a series of concerts in Ireland this July.
The invitation is due to be sent out next week as part of The Gathering Ireland 2013.
The Wrecking Ball tour will see Bruce travel for concerts across Ireland including Limerick, Cork, Belfast and Kilkenny, all of which have sold-out, but the local authorities are hoping he will take the chance to visit his ancestral home for a well-earned break.
[Source: Westmeath Examiner]
Irish national Vincent Martin Crowe (32) has been charged in Perth, Western Australia, with murdering Wexford man Kenny Meyler.
Mr. Meyler (21) suffered a stab wound to the neck in the Perth suburb of Scarborough on February 10. He died a week later.
Before Mr. Meyler's death Mr. Crowe was initially charged with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Following a postmortem this was upgraded to a charge of murder last Monday at Perth magistrate's court. Mr. Crowe has been remanded in custody to appear before Stirling Gardens magistrate's court on March 27.
[Source: Irish Times]
On a bitterly cold day on Saturday, February 23, a small gathering of invited people came together at Slaney Park House, Baltinglass to watch the inflation of two massive hot air balloons.
The significance of the event was not lost on anyone present as the balloonists aimed and fired hydrogen gas into the envelope. On this very site lived the man, Richard Crosbie, who succeeded in manning the first Irish hot air balloon flight in January 1785, not long after the first ever balloon flight in France.
[Source: Wicklow People]


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When I was young... the only "Solid State devices were lead sulphide or Galena "Cat whisker" detectors for AM broadcast band "Crystal Radio's", Some selenium and copper oxide rectifiers were just coming in vogue as replacements for Tungar or mercury vapor rectifiers.. This was in 1956 I was 10 years old then... How old were You?Doc
Maybe the church is looking into diversification?I realize this forum category is essentially the lint trap of Arduino's community, but I am amazed at how lenient the owners and mods are here WRT permitting threads to exist which have absolutely no practical worth at all. (Just an idle observation.)Not open source due to commercial ICs.. Indeed. It's never free enough, is it?
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Quote from: AlessioG on Jul 02, 2014, 12:12 pmCorrect, Ugggly englishman.Last time I looked, Anchorage was not in any of Her Majesty's Overseas Dominions, Possessions and Territories.If anything, last time it was owned by anyone, it was by a Tzar.
I feel like we're being trolled by a Turing test.Hey Alessio, what's 32 divided by 0?
We've been meaning to talk to you guys about that for a while. It seems to still have some English weather patterns. In particular, a nasty habit of being gorgeous and sunny during work hours, only to cloud over and start raining by quiting time. (Anchorage is a coastal town... hence the name.)


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I have a very special podcast in store for you today. In fact it's so unique it's unprecedented. And all of it is on account of a woman named Christie. The gist of it is we're gonna hear from the Dr Dick Review Crew as they count down their Best Adult Products of 2013 list.
Now of course, anyone who visits either one of my sites on a regular basis will know that we posted this list back on December 27, 2013. The thing is, as we learn from Christie, not everyone who is interested in our reviews is able to visit our site; thus this podcast edition, don't cha know.
- Jada brings us The Best Product or Toy for Women — The G Vibe.
- Brad tells us about The Best Lube or Lotion — SPUNK Lube Hybrid.
- Denise & Ken have the Best Product or Toy for Couples — The Moodsign and Card Game.
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What's News: Chinese e-commerce firm, Alibaba unveils smart-TV operating system and set-top box. FDA cites likely risk of menthol cigarettes. New study shows dolphins answer to individualized whistles. NASA releases images of Earth taken from nearly a billion miles away. Joanne Po reports. Photo: Getty Images
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WWSB GM suddenly resigns….
Sources tell Florida News Center that WWSB general manager Steve Soldinger announced that he was resigning his post at the Sarasota station. The announcement came during a staff meeting last Thursday. No reason was given for Soldinger's sudden departure.
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I am always trying to fit in more fruits and vegetables to my kids diet. In their lunches I often put the fruit cups that do not have added sugar or apple sauce cups (the natural ones without corn syrup or sugar or anything else added). But when we are in the car or at a Soccer game I often find the fruit cups difficult to bring. We usually stick to bananas and apples but sometimes we run out of fresh fruit or my oldest son does not eat apples.
Anyways, a French company recently contacted us to tell us about their product. They produce GoGo SqueeZ which is 100% natural applesauce in a recloseable pouch that does not require a spoon.
I asked them to send me a sample to try it out since I was not familiar with them. Well I am in love with the product. Since receiving the sample GoGo Squeez Apple Sauces my kids have tried them in the car, at a soccer game and in their lunches. I love that I can throw them in my pack or put them in the car and I don't have to worry about a spoon and the juice getting all over my son or the car.
I have tried the apple sauce as well. In my house the plain applesauce, apple peach, apple strawberry have been the big winners. I also liked the apple cinnamon but for my kids that one did not go over as well.
You can find GoGo SqueeZ at Whole Foods, Stop & Shop, Fred Meyers, Shaw and you can buy them online at Amazon under GoGo Squeez Applesauce Products. I priced them out at Amazon and they come out to be about $.60 per pouch. And currently the GoGo Squeez products qualify of Free Amazon Super Saving Offers.
The pouches come in a box 4 to a pack. Developed by French applesauce and fruit spread experts Materne, GoGo squeeZ is the first squeezable, re-sealable, no-mess, 100 percent fruit, no sugar added applesauce snack for kids in the US. A squeezable pouch and re-sealable cap offer no-mess snacking for kids on-the-go. The pouch was initially designed by NASA. All GoGo squeeZ products contain no artificial flavors or preservatives and are gluten-free, dairy-free and kosher-certified.
I will definitely order more of these from Amazon or get them from Whole Foods. I can't wait until more healthy products are available in these great on the go pouches.
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A majority of Florida voters appear to be in favor of allowing three resort casinos in Miami, according to a new statewide poll of likely voters released by Associated Industries of Florida, which is working on behalf of Genting Americas. Download FL AIF statewide memo (2)
According to the telephone survey by Public Opinion Strategies conducted last week, Jan. 2-5 and Jan. 7, 50 percent of the respondents said they favor and 39 percent said they opposed three destination resorts and casinos in Broward and Miami Dade counties. The results come just as the Senate Regulated Industries Committee is scheduled to take the first vote on the proposal on Monday.
Public Opinion Strategies is the Republican polling firm best known in Florida for being former Gov. Jeb Bush's pollster. The poll included 800 likely voters, including 105 cell-phone only voters. An earlier poll by the same company, conducted Nov. 28-Dec. 1, attempted to assess public opinion for the measure in each region of the state. It also tested eight messages in favor of the casino proposal and six messages against it and asked voters whether voting in favor of the measure would hurt the popularity of local legislators.
According to December results, which included a 500 person sample in five regions of the state and 100 person over-sample of GOP primary voters, a majority of voters in every region were more inclined to allow the destination resort casinos to be built as a jobs and revenue boost for the state.
Similar numbers were found in a December poll by the Tarrance Group working for Las Vegas Sands, with 55 percent of Floridians approving and 39 percent opposed.
As you may know, there is a proposal to license three resorts in the Broward and Miami-Dade counties. The resorts would pay a ten percent gaming tax, as well as standard sales and hotel bed taxes. The resorts would include hotels, convention centers, restaurants, bars, and entertainment centers, as well as a casino. Having heard more about the proposal to build three destination resorts in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, do you favor or oppose the proposal?
The results: 27% STRONGLY FAVOR
The Tarrance Group asked 1,000 likely registered voters on Dec. 4-7: Would you favor or oppose the State Legislature allowing the development of a limited number of high quality destination resort casinos?They had the following results with a margin of error of+ 3.1%:
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Has anyone ever built a wood-burning brick oven? I am considering doing it in my backyard. I don't want it too simple looking such as adobe mud, but want to do something more brick and tile looking because we will probably be selling our home in the next two years and want something that will be a real eye catcher. Any advice?


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Welcome to the Real Social Dynamics Wiki ("RSD Wiki"). This is a "user driven" site that we've set up as a valuable resource for the users of RSD Nation (the Real Social Dynamics social portal and community). It will allow users to apply for editing privileges (any regular user can participate) and establish an easy-reference database for all your favorite articles. You'll notice that there's very little content right now, and that's because the site is brand new.
Imagine living the life you've always desired. The personal success. The women. That rockstar top-of-the-world feeling that you've finally "made it". The diverse product line of Real Social Dynamics allows you to experience that lifestyle. Also our message board RSD Nation (http://www.rsdnation.com) allows you to communicate with not only Real Social Dynamics Instructors but other people who are working towards the same goals you are: living that lifestyle of authenticity, consistent success with women and a better sense of who they are and what they value.
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There are two reasons I decided to launch Real Social Dynamics Wiki ("RSD Wiki").
The first is that every week on RSD Nation (http://www.rsdnation.com) there are really solid "gem" users-articles that get posted up. Many of these are phenomenal, but typically wind up "lost in the sauce" under all the content after they've been up for a while. It's been very obvious for a long time that we've needed a resource to keep the best articles available.
The second reason is a bit more surprising. I've been a long fan of Wikipedia, and I've used it almost every day since I became aware of it about two years back. Unfortunately Wikipedia is also an easy target for commerical-vandalism, and the Real Social Dynamics Wikipedia site has been consistently vandalized for over a year. Apparently Wikipedia, despite being an awesome website, lacks the resources to moderate this type of thing. Right now the Real Social Dynamics Wikipedia is not even up, because it's been vandalized so heavily that the moderators have had to lock it down indefinitely. It's very ironic to read a Wiki about "The Community" and not see Real Social Dynamics up in there, but whatever.
Anyway, when I saw this going on I was a bit disappointed. But rather than getting cranky, I decided that we would just start up our own Real Social Dynamics Wiki. That seemed to be the more proactive and positive solution, one that *everyone* could benefit from. I hope you guys enjoy it. Tyler
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Wine, schmine. It's all the same, isn't it? I mean, it's just a beverage ... right?
Well, it probably is if you're buying it at Costco. CNBC just did a profile of the retail giant and interviewed the wine buyer, Annette Alvarez-Peters. And as far as she cares, wine isn't any more special than toilet paper. That holy glow around wine, the notion that you need some sort of expertise to understand it? Meh.
Alvarez-Peters: "Is it more special than clothing, is it more special than televisions? I don't think so."
CNBC's Carl Quintanilla: "Certainly it's different than toilet paper? Or different that tin foil?"
Alvarez-Peters: "Why?"
Quintanilla: "Because it's personal."
Alvarez-Peters: "People can look at it that way. But at the end of the day, it's a beverage."
Keep in mind, not only does Costco sell a billion dollars worth of wine a year, it also influences prices for smaller wine shops all over the country. And before Alvarez-Peters was buying wine, she was a buyer for the automotive department.
So okay. It's true. Wine is ultimately just a beverage. But I still want to buy it from somone who knows what they're doing. Because when I buy a bottle of wine, I'm not just buying something to wash down the pork roast. I could do that with a glass of water. We buy wine on the weekends only, and it's kind of special. Or anyway, we want it to be.
You don't have to be fancy to educate yourself about wine. And not all "good" wines are super expensive. But it does take some patience and focus. If you're really paying attention, you'll pick up on the wonderful ways different wines are unique. That's why we like buying wine from our neighborhood shop -- because the owner cares enough.
But whatever. If you're into volume and think stuff like Yellowtail Shiraz is just dandy, then Costco is perfect. I'm sure Alvarez-Peters is looking at the top sellers and filling the store with that. And as a retailer, I guess there's nothing wrong with that. But it's kind of sad that this probably means your chances of finding a low-priced gem, something special or unique, at Costco are probably nil. And my goodness, I definitely hope Alvarez-Peters is more excited about wine than she appears to be here. Because that would be a thrilling job for a real wine lover.
Where do you buy your wine? Do you think it matters where you get it?
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Boyle Co. Roscommon has been put on the map and it's all thanks to funny man Chris O'Dowd. The IT Crowd and Bridesmaids star, who hails from the Co Roscommon town, certainly hasn't forgotten about his roots. From his country accent to his Twitter name @BigBoyler, O'Dowd certainly isn't lacking in hometown pride – a fact that's solidified in his comedy series Moone Boy.
The sitcom, which O'Dowd co-writes and co-stars in, takes place in Boyle in the late 80s and early 90s. The series follows 11-year-old Martin Moone, described as "a small boy with a big imagination" who "is doing his best to survive life with his chaotic family." Thankfully, Martin has a companion in Sean Murphy, his imaginary friend (played by O'Dowd).
Though Martin's life might seem perfectly wacky, O'Dowd says that all the major storylines – including Martin's desire to be an altar boy – are based on his own life growing up in Boyle. The whole town has happily gotten behind the show, with lots of locals cast as extras and businesses getting all nostalgic to resemble the Boyle of the 90s.
"It was just nice to go and give something back," O'Dowd said ahead of the series premiere in September 2012. "I would be nothing if it wasn't for the town where I grew up and the people who gave me my inspiration."
As the first series concluded late last year, O'Dowd's father Séan also confirmed his son's appreciation for Boyle, telling the Irish Examiner, "He was here a few weeks ago on the night of the transmission of the last episode of Moone Boy. It was one of those nights where we ended up talking until four in the morning that you can have with members of your family but that don't happen nearly often enough. We were recounting old days and, in the course of our conversation, he told me that he always loved Boyle – ever since he was a kid – and he always felt that he would love to write something about Boyle and that he would do something for Boyle but he never knew what it was going to be."
O'Dowd's tribute to his hometown has reached far beyond Roscommon, though. He has attracted guest stars like Steve Coogan and Johnny Vegas, already filmed a second series and is nominated in five categories at this weekend's Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA). Plus, the red-black-and-white knit caps that Martin and Sean sport are on their way to becoming a full-fledged fashion trend.


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I write this blog post on a little bit of a sad note as it is my last post about Paris and my time abroad. I cannot believe how fast time has flown by; it feels like I just got off the plane at Charles De Gaulle Airport last week! I started this blog with photos of my birthday at the Eiffel Tower, and now it only seems right to end it with a photo of the Eiffel Tower on a beautiful spring day.
Since my last post about Giverny, I have been all over France. I've visited Nice, Cannes, Monaco (all in the South of France); Epernay and Avize in Champagne, and just recently to my host family's house in Carcassonne in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. I feel so accomplished, as one of my main goals of studying abroad in Paris was to not only be a local of Paris, but also to explore France as extensively as possible … which I feel that I have done!
With less than 12 days here in Paris, I am so sad to leave. I will miss the simplicity of the metro, the omnipresent scent of freshly baked bread wafting through the streets, the ever chic Parisians in their high fashion, speaking French daily, my host family – especially my host mother's cooking, my friends at IES BIA, my art history class weekly at the Musee d'Orsay, the cafes, macaroons and almond croissants, seeing the Eiffel Tower daily, the winding curving streets and beautiful boulevards, and did I mention macaroons?
IES BIA has been a great program, with field trips to Champagne country, Normandy, and various Chateaux throughout France. The staff and teachers have been incredibly helpful with all my questions about traveling and France. All of my classes have been very interesting, and I have made so many friends from different universities across the U.S. through these classes.
I am grateful to have studied abroad during the spring semester as the 2012 Presidential Elections are currently happening and this has allowed me to not only know everything about the French government, but to also get to experience the French culture and history that much more.
After last week's re-entry session to the U.S. hosted by our director at IES, we were given a list of skills that we have now acquired during our time abroad. I never really thought that I myself have changed, but reading through the list I realize that living abroad has changed who I am as a person and given me new skills and qualities. From this list, I feel that I have matured, become more independent and self-sufficient, open-minded, I can relate to many different people, communicate despite obstacles, and most importantly adapt easily to new environments. All skills I will need for this upcoming last year at SMU and the future beyond.
Despite leaving Paris, I do miss SMU terribly. With much anticipation, I cannot wait to return to campus to see our beloved familiar Boulevard and Dallas Hall, see all my friends and teachers, walk through Meadows' halls to class, going to football games on the weekends, and being back in the Mustang community.
If I haven't already said this, studying abroad has been one of the best decisions of my college career and I am so happy that I did it. One quote that has stuck with me throughout my travels and time abroad is from Ernest Hemingway, who once said, "If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man [or woman], then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast."
Next to deciding to become a Mustang, I would say studying abroad has greatly defined a part of my life that I will, as Hemingway states, take with me for the rest of my life.
Au Revoir Paris et tout le monde!


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Recently many countries had been built their economic system in capitalism mode. Even in Asia and Afrika this condition likely to be seen. Some people thought that capitalism is something that natural to happen in this modern and globalization world. But the sad truth there are some people who can not catch up with the competitive rhyme in capitalism. This people known in below economy line group. Person who can not afford their education higher or even in standard level is tend to be clueless to participate into complex economic activies. They usually become the labour for the upper-class society. This condition can be seen especially in South East Asia. Indonesia, Filipina, Myanmar, and Vietnam. The disparity among person in those country is quite wide. Skyscrapper building is stands side by side with slum living and toxicated river. In those slum area people can even provide their basic needs for food and shelter instead they goin to 'work' for upper class society. It is common to see children begging in some public place or handicapped people lying around the streets in crowded spaces (this is based on true events in Indonesia). The government could not secure those people so they have to make it by their own work, so that is all that they can do. Although they are many corporation around those area, people in charge still can not help this unfortunate people because they busy with their business. This condition was indirectly influenced by the corporate activities that exploitating the sources from the people and environment. Some corporate has done CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) but others has not done yet. So this is why injustice acts still remaining among citizens in developing countries.


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Heather Boughey began our Father's Day feature with her legendary tale of what her late father, our beloved columnist Bill Burton, left behind. Magnetically, her story attracted a half dozen others. Read on for the legacies bequeathed another icon, Bernie Fowler; a politician, Mike Miller; a riverkeeper, Fred Tutman; a mourning adult daughter, Donna Ware; a fledgling fourth generation journalist, Bay Weekly intern Jesse Furgurson; and a foster child of beloved relatives, Marjorie Johnson.
My father, Bill Burton, accumulated much in his 82 years. A child of the Depression, he saved everything and threw away very little. After he died in the summer of 2009, we were faced with the daunting task of sorting through rooms full of his belongings.
There were hundreds of boxes of old newspaper clippings, thousands of photographs, notes for articles, letters, books, countless amounts of fishing lures and tackle and almost everything else imaginable. We had to go through all of it.
Dad wasn't the most organized person, so we never knew what we'd find in a box. The box might be clearly labeled MD Rockfishing, but old family photographs might be mixed in. We needed to look at each piece of paper in each box lest we throw away something of value.
This process turned into a year-plus journey through my father's life. In one box we found letters he had written to his beloved Aunt Mimi while he was in the Navy during World War II. These letters showed a simple New England farmboy experiencing far-away exotic locations while filled with uncertainties of war and longing for home.
Mixed in with articles in another box, I found a Father of the Year award I had carefully lettered back in 1979 and presented on Father's Day. He saved it, along with many of the cards he'd been given over the years. There were many poems that he wrote to my mother. It was touching that he kept all of these mementos. I was learning what Dad considered important in life.
The boxes also gave us insight into how Dad came up with ideas for the thousands of articles he wrote. There were newspaper clippings and press releases, with his notes scribbled in the margins. He saved all of the letters and photographs hunters, anglers and outdoorsmen sent him.
Reading these letters reinforced the idea of all the lives he touched. Many of the letters began, Mr. Burton, I wanted to send you this photo of my child who caught this fish … We found hundreds of photos Dad kept of unidentified people proudly holding their fish or game.
Each box took us deeper into Dad's life. Reading his comments in books gave us a glimpse of what the book meant to him. Paragraphs would be underlined with his thoughts added. We had to look through each book, as he often wrote an inscription in the front. I recently was called by a friend Dad had given a stack of books to. One of the books had been inscribed to me, back in 1983, with a note that I would enjoy it.
Dad had closets full of clothes. He didn't throw any away, no matter how out of fashion they became. I couldn't imagine my father wearing the red, white and blue striped bell-bottoms we found in the back of one closet, but my mother assured me he did. I remembered being mortified when Dad attended my high school graduation in bright yellow corduroy pants with geese embroidered on them. However, when I found those pants 21 years later, I smiled.
Knowing he was dying, Dad had time to give many gifts to those he cared about. His fishing rods, pipes, books and other belongings were hand-selected to go to those who he knew would cherish them as he had. He also, unknowingly, helped hundreds of people with the gift of clothes. We donated more than 35 lawn bags of sweaters, shirts, pants, suits and coats to veterans and homeless organizations.
My father chose his World War II dog tags for me. I often wear them on a simple chain under my shirt to keep him close. Growing up, he and I went to events on Memorial Day and Veteran's Day, so the simple gift of dog tags meant more to me than any other material item.
I wonder if my father knew he was also leaving me an immense gift: the imprint of his life on mine. He left me the gift of a love of the outdoors and an appreciation of nature. He left me a legacy by nurturing my daughter (known to Bay Weekly readers as Grumpy) into an outdoors enthusiast. He left me another gift, of going through his life, one box at a time, learning more about him and what he thought and treasured, with each box.
What started out as a daunting task has turned into a history lesson on a life well lived.
–by Heather Boughey
From age two until I married, I was raised by my aunt, my father's sister, and her husband Ralph Leitch, who had a farm where Herrington Harbour North and the Deale Historical Society now sit. In those days, if a family fell apart, relatives stepped in. I called my aunt Mother and my uncle by his first name, since I still had a father. Ralph taught me my numbers and letters. He taught me addition, subtraction and multiplication. He taught me to row a boat and to ice skate by pushing a stool to keep your balance; I have since seen that they do this at the ice rink in Quiet Waters Park. He taught me to tell the truth. He taught me all the lessons I needed for life.
–told by Marjorie Johnson
Dad always taught us that if you want something in life you have to work for it. There's no free lunch. You have to persevere and work hard to make it happen. And I worked hard for years.
He was a farmer and waterman in Calvert County. We were an extremely poor family; I'm a son of the Great Depression. If it hadn't been for that beautiful lady, the Patuxent River, some of us might not have been able to make it. But that river always had something good for us: fish, crabs, oysters or clams.
I've worked for her well-being for 40 years; that's why I got in politics. And I will as long as I have life and breath.
–told by Bernie Fowler
My father taught me that everyone needs help.
When I learned he was going to vote for Jimmy Carter, I said, Dad, He's going to tax the rich. My father said, We've got ours. Now we've got to help others get theirs. It was a rare father-son moment as he was always a busy man.
–told by Mike Miller
My dear father, Clyde H. Ware, instilled in me my great love of history and championed my chosen career in historic preservation and museum management. My dad was an amazing person: He had an inquisitive mind, always wanting to learn new concepts and ideas and expand his knowledge. He loved to share this knowledge. He was an avid reader and took me and my three siblings to the public library as soon as we could walk.
Dad was an expert birdwatcher. Every family trip involved historic sites and bird watching. He loved nature and marveled at trees, plants, and the sounds and beauty of this wonderful world.
My father was an artist. He drew with charcoal and pencil at an early age and then worked with oils and, finally, watercolor. His passion for life came through in his paintings. He loved the way that light transformed landscapes.
He was a self-made man. His own father died when he was 16 while they were playing ice hockey. My dad went on to serve in World War II and became the marketing director of the Norfolk and Western Railway. He and my mother — a great team — were very active in their church and believed in service to others. He lived that philosophy, giving of himself until his final days. He passed away on January 16, 2012, at the age of 90.
–by Donna Ware
My father really cared deeply about injustice of any kind, and from him I inherited my own desire to fight against social injustice, which of course includes environmental unfairness and suffering. Now at age 80, with many strokes behind him, my Dad is unlike his old self.
He was a psychologist and an entrepreneur who spent a lot of time teaching inner-city kids to read, as he cared deeply about literacy and unleashing human potential. On the international level, he fought against abuses in the mental health profession. South Africa's apartheid government was notorious for using chemicals, lobotomies and psychoactive drugs against political prisoners; and my father testified before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission when that regime fell. His work drew attention to this great evil, helping to right wrongs.
Ever the humanitarian, my father taught me that we must not waste our time here on earth; that we have the obligation to do whatever we can to make the world better. He passed on to me the knowledge of the incredible power of one to make a difference.
–told by Fred Tutman
In the basement of my house sit pieces of a linotype machine my great-grandfather, Ernest B. Furgurson, used at the Danville (Virginia) Register and Bee for the better part of 55 years. His son, E.B. Jr., was writing for the Baltimore Sun when the first brick of the Berlin Wall was laid and was still writing for the Sun when the wall fell. And his son, E.B. III, my father, is an award-winning reporter for The Capital. Now I find myself spending my summer in the same world as an intern at Bay Weekly. My father's hand may have been the one to crack this door for me to walk through, but there are three generations of ink on my fingers.
–by Jesse Furgurson
So enjoyed reading these tributes to Dads well-loved. I chuckled at Bill Burton's story; he was a friend of my Mother, Phyllis Avedon, who arranged to have him sit for the Portrait Group at Maryland Hall several yrs ago. Bay Weekly covered it and Mom enjoyed him thoroughly. Learning about him through his stories and now learning about him through his daughter's eyes -- wonderful! I need to say that my Mom, too, has saved what must have been every letter and card, article (she wrote and edited as well as painted) from her many yrs. of marriage and careers. Some of those boxes include articles about and photographs of the very same Bill Burton -- I just came across them the other day. We lost my Dad, Bob Avedon, two years ago and am just now sorting through boxes of his life -- before and during his 63-year marriage to Mom. Dad's dogtag just acquired a new home on a chain on my heart a few days ago, so this part of his daughter's tribute really touched me. Boxes of stories/memorabilia, etc., overflow with all of Dad's time in military school in Missouri, the Navy, world travels, various careers and his marriage to my Mom. I have started a huge scrapbook, a salute to my Papi. He would have enjoyed knowing I am doing this. I miss him so. P.S. Way to go, Jesse Furgurson! Haven't seen you since you were a toddler in playgroup with my daughter Laura, but you certainly found your element. Nurture and celebrate your genetic talent! I will be looking for your name in ink much more as the years unfold. Happy Father's Day, all. Valerie Avedon Gardiner, Severna Park, MD


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I'm limited to bike-ride to the nearest court, and can play in Tustin or Irvine only, as long as it is no more than a 5 mile bike ride.
I'm roughly in the 3.0 NTRP, but very competitive. Please contact me to set something up, as I have a great deal of availability, and can play up to 7 days a week!
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Hey Sam! I am in the Irvine area and would love to hit. I am round 3.5-4.0.. email me at [email removed - see profile] =)
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I'm India and I'm 25 years old. I'm looking to start hitting/playing again, I used to play in highschool. I live in Tustin/Tustin Ranch and am looking to play about 6ish, but since I just moved to the area I don't know where any courts are? I'm looking to start up this week, so let me know what may work for you if you're interested.
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Pericardiocentesis is a procedure that uses a needle to remove fluid from the pericardial sac, the tissue that surrounds the heart.
Alternative Names
Pericardial tap; Percutaneous pericardiocentesis
How the test is performed
The procedure is usually done in an intensive care units procedure room or even at the bedside.
A health care provider will put an
The health care provider will clean an area just below the breastbone and apply numbing medication (anesthetic). The doctor will insert a needle and guide it into tissue that surrounds the heart.
Once the needle has reached the correct area, it is removed and replaced with a tube called a catheter. Fluid drains through this tube into containers. Usually, the pericardial catheter is left in place so draining may continue for several hours.
Surgical pericardiocentesis may be necessary in difficult cases. This is a more invasive procedure, which may require generalanesthesia.
How to prepare for the test
You may not be able to eat or drink for 6 hours before the test. You must sign a consent form.
How the test will feel
You may feel pressure as the needle enters. Some people have
Why the test is performed
This test may be done to remove and examine fluid that is pressing on the heart. It is usually done to evaluate the cause of a chronic or recurrent
It may also be done to treat
Normal Values
There is normally a small amount of clear, straw-colored fluid in the pericardial space.
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal findings may indicate the cause of pericardial fluid accumulation, such as:
- Cardiac perforation
- Cardiac trauma
Congestive heart failure Pericarditis
- Rupture of a ventricular
What the risks are
- Bleeding
- Collapsed lung
- Heart attack
- Infection (pericarditis)
- Irregular heartbeats (
- Puncture of the heart muscle, coronary artery, lung, liver, or stomach
- Pneumopericardium (air in the pericardial sac)
LeWinter MM, Tischler MD. Pericardial diseases. In: Bonow RO, Mann DL, Zipes DP, Libby P, eds. Braunwalds Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap75.
Little WC, Oh JK. Pericardial diseases. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 77.
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Adriana played by Yolanda Vazquez
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In the Globe 1999 production of The Comedy of Errors, Adriana was played by Yolanda Vasquez.
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During July, and then again in August, the White Company had a two week break from performing The Comedy of Errors while they prepared to open Augustine's Oak.
As rehearsals progressed Yolanda spent more time working on individual scenes.
Yolanda will play Adriana, the wife of Antipholus of Ephesus. Yolanda had read The Comedy of Errors before her audition and then reread it after getting the part.
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SSC to share documentary film.
On Monday, Nov. 18, Seminole State College will share a new documentary film about Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe with its employees, students and members of the community. The co-founder of "Pros for Africa," Reggie Whitten, who is a Seminole native, has made arrangements to bring Sister Rosemary to Seminole State College and show the movie in the Haney Center at 1 p.m. that day.
The film, narrated by acclaimed actor Forest Whitaker, will premiere at the Napa Valley Film Festival held in California Nov. 13-17.
Sister Rosemary, who is the overall supervisor at the St Monica's Girls Tailoring Center in Gulu, Uganda, has touched countless lives – including those who met her on the campus during a visit several years ago.
The film is one hour in length. The SSC program will also feature comments by Whitten and Sister Rosemary.
The event will be free and open to the public.


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MACON, Ga. (March 7, 2013) – ETSU men's tennis senior Jesus Bandres (Caracas, Venezuela) took home back-to-back Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honors in the wake of leading the Buccaneers to a defeat of USC Upstate and extending his winning streak to six matches.
Bandres got ETSU (5-4, 1-0 A-Sun) on the right track to begin conference play, defeating Yvon Haessig, 6-1, 6-4, in the top singles match to help the Buccaneers down the Spartans, 5-2. The senior's victory extended his singles winning streak to six, as he now stands 12-10 overall, 6-2 dual and 1-0 A-Sun.
In doubles, Bandres and sophomore Rogerio Ribeiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil) beat the Spartans at No.1, taking care of Haessig and Gonzalo Blanco, 8-6. The set win got ETSU's top tandem its first dual win of the season and a 1-0 record to being the A-Sun slate.
The weekly A-Sun honors are the second of the season for Bandres and the fourth of his ETSU career. The Buccaneers have boasted the conference's player of the week three times this season with Roger Ordeig (Gurb, Spain) being recognized the week of Jan. 30.
The Atlantic Sun Conference announced its men's tennis weekly honors Wednesday.
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Following some comments posted. Just to let you it is not a question of taking the blog down at present. It is a question of controlling the comments so that they do not put people off visiting.
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech senior Nick Campbell has been recognized as one of the nation's premier punters in the Football Championship Subdivision heading into the 2011 preseason. A native of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Campbell has been placed on the 2011 FCS Watch List of punters by the College Football Performance Awards website.
He is the third Golden Eagle listed on the CFPA Watch Lists for
2011, following the selection of senior wide receiver Tim Benford
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Campbell closed out the 2010 season strong and will be a special teams weapon for the Golden Eagles in his senior season, combining his powerful leg and three solid years of experience. Campbell has 18 career kicks of 50 yards or better, and has managed a 38.9 average in 122 career kicks. An accounting major, he has been listed on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll four consecutive semesters, and five of his six semesters.
Campbell is one of four punters from the OVC named to the list, joining Jordan Berry of Eastern Kentucky, Kienan Cullen of Murray State and Joe Hook of UT Martin.
The CFPA Watch List of linebackers includes 32 players expected to shine in 2011.
The CFPA Watch List of punters:
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2011 Kickoff Returner Award (July 11, 2011)
2011 Punt Returner Award (July 18, 2011)