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"I" is always singular.
Why do we say:
"I am eating a sandwich."
"I like reading."
"I jog every morning."
when the personal pronoun "I" is supposed to be singular?
And why do we say:
"I was at the party last night."
"I was able to finish the exam before the bell rang."
when the personal pronoun "I" took the singular form of the present tense of the verb?
"I" is always singular.
In English, the subject and the verb agree in number, like this,Originally Posted by jean
Verb BE: I am/You are/She is/He is/It is/They are/ We are
Verb Like: I like/You like/She likes/He likes/It likes/They like/We like
Verb Jog: I jog/You jog/She jogs/He jogs/It jogs/They jog/We jog.
The paradigms above show set pairs: I like, I am, I jog
Singular: I am, I like, I jog
Plural: We are, We like, We jog
The only way to tell if the verb (like, jog) is singular or plural is to look at the Subject: "I" means, one person (i.e., it's singular) and "We" means, more than one person (i.e., it's plural). :D
'was' is the past tense of the verb BE:Originally Posted by jean
I am -> I was
You are -> You were
She is -> She was
He is -> He was
It is -> It was
They are -> They were
We are -> We were
"I am" and "I was" are set pairs. :D


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Welcome to iknowtax.com where you will find Tax and NI calculators containing the latest official rates from the HMRC. It allows you to calculate your net income after tax and see what the taxman is taking. You will find links to the Tax and NI calculators and an easy to understand table showing the tax rates for 2017 - 2018 and the previous years.
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- £5.60 for 18 - 20 years old
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Your tax is calculated after deducting your
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personal allowance starts to deduct bit by bit until it
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Your tax is calculated on your salary (or earning) left after taking away your Personal Allowance amount from your salary (Personal Allowance is the amount of your salary where tax is not applied, making anything in that amount a tax free income) (Don't get confused; personal allowance doesn't mean that you get this amount as extra money coming to you, it is the part of your income (salary/earning) where the tax does not apply, is called Personal Allowance).
Example, your salary is £30,000 per annum, your Personal Allowance is £11,500 per year; so £30,000 - £11,500 = £18,500. So on £19,500 is the amount where the tax will be taken from as a percentage (detailed examples below). Still, more is deducted for your National Insurance Contribution (NIC) if you have not reached the state pension age. The amount for National Insurance is deducted as a percentage on salary above £157 per week (£680.21 per month / £8164 per year). Look at the tables below.
🤔It's a myth: It is sometimes better to not earn more, by getting a higher paid job or a second job because you will lose out by paying more tax
🤔Also it is not true that student do not get taxed. Students do get taxed like everyone else once their earning has gone above the tax free personal allowanace and tax free NI thresholds. As students usually work part-time they earn less which is usually below the personal allowance amount which is tax free thinking they dont get taxed. When they earn more during holidays by working more hours their pay goes above the tax free threshold and get taxed.
Personal Allowance 2017 - 2018
What is Personal Allowance? Personal Allowance is the portion of your earning where tax is not applied, making that portion of your earning tax free.
|Personal Allowance (per year)
|If you are earning up to £100,000
|If you are earning between £100,000 and £123,000
|Decreases from £11,000 by 50% of every pound you earn (above £100,000) until it reaches £0
|If you are earning £123,000 or more
|Blind person receive an additional amount of £2320 on top of the personal allowance
Taxable Income/Income Tax
Taxable income is your earning where tax can be
applied to.
These are some that counts as taxable income: income from employment, self employment/partnership, pension, investment earning, rental property, state benefits. For more information visit: https://www.gov.uk/income-tax/overview.
Tax Rates 2017 - 2018
These rates apply to different portions of your earning
|Your earning [per year after taking away your Personal Allowance amount from your earning]
|Tax Rate 2016 - 2017
|That is
|Under your Personal Allowance amount
|No tax taken
|£0 - £33,500
|Basic rate
|£33,501 - £150,000
|Higher rate
|over £150,000
|Additional rate
Example: Salary minus Personal Allowance: £35,000 - £11,500 = £23,500.
So on £23,500, 20% tax rate will apply as you can see on the table above this amount falls between £0 - £33,500.
Example 2: Salary minus Personal Allowance: £50,000 - £11,500 =
On this amount (£38,500), 20% will be applied to up to £33,500 and on the remaining amount it will be 40%.
Like this: 20% of £33,500 (out of £38,500), and 40% of £5000 (remaining of £38,500 minus £33,500). So the tax paid will be £8700. See the illustration below.
See example #4 | Does Tax or NI come out first?
National Insurance Rates 2017/2018
National Insurance Contribution is payable by everyone, until you have reached the state retirement age. National Insurance pays for your state pension and other state benefits.
These rates apply to different portions of your earning
|Your Earning [Per year]
|National Insurance Rate
|That is
|Earnings up to £8164
|No National Insurance contribution is payable
|Earnings between £8164 and £45,032
|Salary minus £8164 = X, 12% of X
|Earnings £45,032 or more
|£45,032 minus £8164 = £34,944, 12% of £34,944 plus salary minus £45,032 = X, 2% of X
Below the above table is presented in a different way (it makes it a little easier to see how to apply NI rates on your earning) :
|Your Earning [Per year, after subtracting £8164]
|National Insurance Rate
|That is
|Below £0
|No National Insurance contribution is payable
|Between £0 and £36,868
|Salary minus £8164 = X, 12% of X
|Between £36,868 or more
|£45,032 minus £8164 = £34,944, 12% of £34,944 plus salary minus £45,032 = X, 2% of X
How to calculate tax?
Here are examples of how Tax and NI is calculated, so you can work out your take home/net pay:
Examples contains 2016/2017 tax rates
#01 If I earn £6000 per
year, how is tax and NI calculated:
You have personal allowance of £11000.
Because your salary is below the Personal Allowance amount, you will not pay tax.
Salary minus Personal Allowance; £5000 - £10000 = below £0, so there is no amount left to tax on.
You will also not pay any National Insurance contribution because you are earning below £8060.
So you keep exactly £5000.
#02 If I earn £15,000
per year, how is tax and NI calculated:
You have personal allowance of £11000.
Now to calculate how much tax is due from you, you need to take away Personal Allowance amount from your salary (Salary minus Personal Allowance): £15,000 - £11000 = £4000
So £4000 is the amount where tax will be taken from.
The tax rate will be for you is 20%.
So 20% of £4000 is £800 (£4000 × 0.2 = £800). So the tax due is £800.
Now to see how much money is left for you to take home, you need to also calculate the amount of National Insurance contribution will be taken from you.
Your salary is more than £8060 and less than £43,004 so the National Insurance rate will be 12%.
Any amount below £8060 you don't need to pay National Insurance.
So to apply the 12% rate you will need to deduct £8060 from your earning.
That will be £15,000 - £8060 = £6940. £6940 is the mount where the 12% will be applied to deduct the amount for NI. So 12% of £6940 is £832.80 (£6940 × 0.12 = £832.80).
Now you can work out how much you take home/ your net pay: Salary - Tax - NIC:
£15000 - £800 - £832.80 = £13,367.20
Is NI deducted after taking out tax? NI is not deducted after your tax, or vice versa. -NI is not calculated and deducted on your earning remaining after the tax deductions. The NI calculations are applied to your full amount of your salary.
#03 If I earn £25000
per year, how is tax and NI calculated:
Your personal allowance is £11000.
Subtract your Personal Allowance amount from £25,000.
£25,000 - £11,000 = £14,000
Now on £14,000 is where the tax will be deducted from. 20% tax rate will apply.
20% of £14000 is £2800. £2800 is deducted for tax.
For National Insurance (NI); Subtract £8060 from £25,000.
That equals to £16,940. On this amount 12% will be deducted for NI.
12% of £16,940 is £2038.80. For NI £2038.80 is deducted.
Total deduction is £2800 + £2038.80 = £4832.80.
You take home £20,167.20
#04 If I earn £60,000
per year, how is tax and NI calculated:
Your personal allowance is £10000.
Tax rate of 20% and 40% will apply. See the Tax Rates table above
To calculate how much tax is due from you, you need to take away your Personal Allowance amount from your salary: (Salary minus Personal Allowance); £60,000 - £11,000 = £49,000.
£49,000 is the amount where tax will be applied to.
Now 20% tax rate is applied to £32,000 out of £49,000. See the Tax Rates table above.
So 20% of £32,000 is £6400 (£32,000 × 0.2 = £6400).
Now 40% tax rate is applied to the amount over £32,000 (of £49,000), that is £17,000 (£49,000 - £32,000 = £17,000).
So 40% of £17,000 is £6800 (£17000 × 0.4 = £6800).
Total tax due is £13,200 (£6400 + £6800).
For National Insurance contribution, 12% rate is applied to salary between £8060 and £43,004 and the 2% rate is applied to amount of the salary above £43,004.
Earning below £8060 you don't pay National Insurance contribution.
So the the 12% rate will apply to amount between £8060 and £43,004 of your earning. And 2% above £43,004.
Amount between £8060 and £43,004 is £34,944 (£43,004 - £8060).
On £34,944 12% is deducted. 12% of £34,944 is £4193.28 (£34,944 × 0.12).
The 2% rate applies to your earning from £43,004 to £60,000. Which is £16,996 (£60,000 - £43,004).
2% of £16,996 = £339.92 (£16,996 × 0.02).
For National insurance contribution; £4533.20 (£4193.28 + £339.92) is deducted from your earning.
Finally you can work out how much you take home: [Salary] - [Tax] - [NIC]:
£60,000 - £13,200 - £4533.20 = £42,266.8
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Ms. Jeanne-Marie Pochert
Deputy Assistant General Counsel
Clark County School District Legal Department
2832 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
Dear Ms. Pochert:
This is to respond to your August 25, 2004, e-mail message on behalf of the Clark County School District (District), stating that you believe there is a conflict between Nevada law and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g. This Office administers FERPA and is responsible for providing technical assistance to educational agencies and institutions to ensure compliance with the statute and regulations found at 34 CFR Part 99.
Section 99.61 of the regulations provides that an educational agency or institution that determines that it cannot comply with FERPA due to a conflict with State or local law shall notify this Office within 45 days and include the text and citation of the conflicting law. You stated that Nevada law requires the release of certain education records to the Clark County Child Death Review Team (Team). The Team is a multi-disciplinary committee that assesses and evaluates selected cases of deaths of children 17 years of age and younger. The Team exists as the result of a statutory mandate (NRS 432B.403 to 432B.409, inclusive). Its purpose and mission is to evaluate and analyze the circumstances involved in selected cases of deaths of children in order to make recommendations for improvements to laws, policies and practice, support the safety of children, and prevent future deaths. You add that at the Team meetings, there are often questions regarding student health issues, discipline, and attendance of the deceased student/child.
You also provided the following information about Nevada law:
NRS 432B.406 provides that a multi-disciplinary team to review the death of a child that is organized by an agency which provides child welfare services must include, among others, a representative of any school that is involved with the case under review. NRS 432B.407 further provides that: "Each organization represented on a multidisciplinary team to review the death of a child shall share with other members of the team information in its possession concerning the child who is the subject of the review, any siblings of the child, any person who was responsible for the welfare of the child and any other information deemed by the organization to be pertinent to the review." NRS 432B.407(2). Section 432B.407 also provides that a team may petition the district court for the issuance of, and the district court may issue, a subpoena to compel the production of any books, records, or papers relevant to the cause of any death being investigated by the team.
FERPA provides that a parent must provide signed and dated written consent before an educational agency or institution discloses personally identifiable information from education records. 34 CFR § 99.30. Exceptions to this general rule are set forth in § The term "education records" is defined as records, files, documents, and other materials that contain information directly related to a student and that are maintained by an educational agency or institution or by a person acting for the agency or institution. 20 U.S.C. § 1232g(a)(4)(A); 34 CFR § 99.3 "Education records." Based on these provisions, and assuming that public school districts in Nevada receive funds from the U.S. Department of Education, records maintained by the District that contain the names of students and information concerning their health, disciplinary matters, or attendance constitute "education records" under FERPA.
A FERPA exception permits disclosure without prior consent to comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena so long as the District makes a reasonable effort to notify the parent of the order or subpoena in advance of compliance, so the parent may seek protective action. 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(9). It should also be noted that FERPA permits disclosure to a Team if a parent provides prior written consent. 34 CFR § § 99.30.
In general, an actual conflict of laws arises if it is impossible for a party to comply with both federal and state law, or when a state law stands as an obstacle to the accomplishment and execution of the full purposes and objectives of a federal law. Taubman Realty Group Ltd. Partnership v. Norman Mineta, 198 F.Supp 2d 744, 761 (E.D. Va. 2002), citing English v. General Electric , 496 U.S. 72 (1990). Based upon our review of the information you have provided and applicable law, we have determined that Nevada law does not conflict with FERPA in that it is possible for the Teams that assess and evaluate the deaths of children to comply with both laws when they investigate student deaths. Specifically, Nevada law provides that the Teams may review selected cases of deaths of children, and that a Team may petition the district court for the issuance of, and the district court may issue, a subpoena to compel the production of any books, records or papers relevant to the cause of any death being investigated by the Team.
In summary, we find that there is no conflict between State law regarding Child Death Review Teams and FERPA. A parent may provide prior written consent for the disclosure of education records to a Team, or the Team may petition a court to issue a subpoena or court order to compel the District to provide it with education records and the District may provide those records, without prior written consent, in accordance with § 99.31(a)(9) of the FERPA regulations.
I trust this information is responsive to your inquiry. Should you have additional questions regarding this or other FERPA issues, please do not hesitate to contact this Office again.
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A section of the floor at Macworld is devoted to mobile apps for iOS. This year was dominated by iPad apps, including a soon-to-be-launched cooking app called Appetites is worlds apart from the rest of the pack. Instead of flat, hard-to-understand instructions, the app contains short, step-by-step directives supplemented with video.
There are plenty of cooking apps for both iOS and Android devices, but this is one of the best I've seen. Take a look at some of the app's highlights, and look for it in the iTunes store next month, where it will sell for $5.


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Clay dropped a double dry tip in Jeff's hotel room that caused the toilet to overflow. He had a big steak for dinner.
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text: I can't figure out what the message is supposed to be behind this poster for a new comic book called War Heroes by Mark Millar, the scribe behind the pointed political series Civil War. Is it a pro-McCain poster? An ironic anti-McCain poster? An acknowledgment that Obama is realistic and therefore probably better at dealing with, you know, reality? A way of showing that political leaders have also taken a stance on superpowers? I'm only half-kidding here, people. I genuinely have no idea what the message is behind this thing. Please help. [War Heroes Poster via Newsarama]


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"The French Connection" (1971)
"The French Connection" is a 1971 American crime thriller that features a New York Detective and his partner in a hot chase with a French heroin smuggler. It was the first R-rated film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, and is based on a non-fiction book. It's definitely worth a spot on your must-watch list. It's available to stream for free with a subscription on HBO Now, HBO GO and HBO Amazon.
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This classic film features Jodie Foster as a top student at the FBI's training academy, who has a chance to interview the infamous Dr. Hannibal Lecter (played by Anthony Hopkins). The breathtaking creepy atmosphere and impressive acting are two reasons why this movie is a must-watch. But beware of nightmares afterwards. "Silence of the Lambs" is available to stream for free with a subscription on HBO Now, HBO GO and HBO Amazon.
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"Dead Poets Society" is a celebration of knowledge and comradery, featuring Robin Williams as a new English teacher to an all-boys preparatory school. His unorthodox methods clash with the historically traditional standards held at the school while he tries to reach out and connect with his students. It's quite the rollercoaster of emotions to watch, with superb acting, and you can find it streaming for free with a subscription on Netflix.
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"Matilda" may have hit theaters over 22 years ago, but the 1996 cult classic is still motivating fans to try their hand at summoning their inner telekinetic powers. A new viral challenge inspired by the scene from the movie when Matilda, played by Mara Wilson, masters her psychic abilities to the tune of Thurston Harris's "Little Bitty Pretty One" has begun to take the Internet by storm.
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Even in America, there's not one accent. Someone who hails from Boston probably won't sound the same as someone from Minnesota, and many other states with famous accents. If you've ever traveled to a different state, it may even sound like a completely different language. But we are all American, so where did all the different accents come from?
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When you think about farms and ranches, what comes to mind? You'll be surprised to know just how hi-tech they have become. Drones, self-driving tractors and sophisticated imaging are about to revolutionize the way our food is grown. Will technology replace farmers?
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The First Amendment states that our government can't regulate our right to free speech but what about Big Tech? Facebook, Twitter, Apple, and other tech companies have been cracking down on conspiracy theorist and radio show host Alex Jones. In this Consumer Tech Update podcast Kim explores the topic of free speech and Big Tech.
Podcast: How to outsmart hackers and scammers when
You go on vacation to escape. But one thing you can't escape is the danger of being hacked, scammed or tracked - and as traveler, you're a prime target! In this episode of Komando on Demand, you'll learn crucial safety practices to safeguard your internet security, whether travelling for business or pleasure. So before you even log on to book a flight, hotel, or car you need to arm yourself.
Slay vampire electronics to save big money
Americans spend $19 billion a year (that's around $165 per household) on something completely wasteful. You've probably never thought about it, but idle electronics, also known as "vampire electronics," consume all day and night. They us nearly a quarter of an average home's energy. Do you know how much energy is being sucked away in your home? You'd be surprised.
How to raise awareness for worthy causes
Stephen from Texas has been battling kidney disease for several years. He called in to the show asking Kim about the best ways to raise awareness about kidney donation on social media and more specifically about his own need for a kidney transplant. Kim gives Stephen some tips on how to start an awareness campaign that can help him and others in need.
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3 new online marketplaces better than Craigslist
Once upon a time, Craigslist was a great idea. Post classified ads for free! Meet cool singles! Craigslist was stripped-down and straightforward. You could throw up text and photos, then take them down whenever you wanted. You didn't even have to post your email address. Thirty years later, Craigslist is a ghost of its former self. As goes the internet, new marketplaces keep opening up, and I've been very pleased with many of these alternatives.
Best streaming service: Netflix vs. Vudu vs. Amazo
When you're picking a streaming video service, so many questions pop up: how much does it cost? What movies does it have? Can you find current episodes of your favorite TV show, or are they all from past seasons? Is there an app, and how well does it work? The list goes on and on.
5 ways to slash your smartphone bills
Remember, a smartphone is a small computer, and computers are expensive. Even older-model phones can cost hundreds of dollars, never mind the $1,149 you'd have to pay for an iPhone X with 256GB, or the Samsung Galaxy S9, which costs upwards of $950. No matter the carrier, the freefall days of free and discounted phones are over, at least among mainstream providers. The pressure to own a smartphone is high, so how do you keep those expenses as low as possible?
Insider tricks to keep hackers and scammers from s
Cybercriminals are out in full force looking for ways to steal your data. It's worth money to them. That's why we've seen a massive uptick in the number of data breaches over the past few years. Unfortunately, most folks don't know they've been hacked until it's too late. With cybercrime so rampant, you need to be proactive about protecting yourself.
Tips and apps for office administration
Terry from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, called in to the show to learn how to optimize their on site security reporting. Their community hires off-duty police officers to patrol the neighborhood and are looking to update how officers check in, how they report, and how they can communicate more effectively in the field.
Clever Alexa commands you can use again and again!
More than any other device, Alexa has become our closest approximation of artificial intelligence. She has a voice and personality, and if you ask the right question, she'll even get sassy with you. Users even refer to Alexa as "she." We usually prefer to say her name, rather than the name of the device itself, Amazon Echo. For many owners, Alexa is more than a mere virtual assistant; she has become something like a domestic companion, a Rosie or R2-D2 that can also order takeout.
Incredible useful travel apps you didn't know ab
Have smartphone, will travel. Nowadays, your phone may operate in many different countries, or you can easily stick a SIM card into the slot and pick up a local data plan. Another option is to keep your phone off and only use Wi-Fi whenever you find it. In short, your phone is still useful when you travel, and you can access your apps in seaports and souks around the globe. Many apps are designed to enhance the travel experience.
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Download your photos from Facebook – here
There are several reasons why you might want to download your Facebook photos. You may simply want a backup, or perhaps you want to create a photo book or share them through another platform. You may also want to preserve them if you are planning on leaving Facebook and deleting your account. Ready to backup your Facebook adventures? Here's how to save your photos for posterity.
Amazon Prime: Everything you get with a membershi
Like most people, you probably signed up for Amazon Prime for a specific reason. Maybe it was the free shipping, the streaming videos or the free music. We've put together a master list of every major thing you can do with your Amazon Prime account. Take a breath and buckle in, because this list is pretty extensive.
How to remove viruses from your iPhone or iPad
Let's face it, hackers and criminals are out to get you. These days, they even have ways of infecting your iPhone and iPad. Have your devices been hit by an attack? Here are some surefire signs that you're a victim. Plus, I'll give you tips to get rid of viruses and bugs from your iPhone and iPad.
5 obscure Amazon settings you should change now
If you have an Amazon account, the amount of data that the retail giant collects is astonishing. Many people don't know you get much more than just free two-day shipping with a Prime account. With these different areas collecting data about you, if you are trying to maintain some semblance of your privacy, you'll definitely want to check these five not-so-obvious settings.
Most popular iOS apps of all time
One thing that makes smartphones great is the abundance of apps that are available. It's been a decade since the first iPhone. That means Apple's App Store wasn't far behind. Over the past 10 years, there have been tons of iOS apps that people around the globe have fallen in love with. App Annie put together a list of the most popular iOS apps over the last decade.
The 7 best beaches of the world
There are hundreds of beaches where you can spend your vacation. But how do you know which ones will provide you with the breathtaking views that you are craving? No worries, we're here to help. That's why we're going to share with you seven of the best beaches in the world. Let's start with number seven and count down to the top spot.
3 vacation scams to avoid
Ever booked a trip somewhere exotic, only to arrive and find out they lost your reservation? Or come home to realize that some of the credit card transactions aren't from you? Tourists are easy targets for hackers and criminals. That's why you need to know how to spot them.


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Raw Kale Salad with Pumpkin SeedsJennifer Brewer
- Serves: 4 people
- Calories per serving: 257
This salad brings out the best in kale, a phytonutrient-rich food that provides more immune-enhancing vitamin C than other leafy greens. Dark green dinosaur (Tuscan) kale is less bitter than its curly-leaf cousin, but either type will work. Crunchy pumpkin seeds serve as more than a garnish—they contain zinc, a mineral that regulates the production of infection-fighting white blood cells.
- In a large bowl, combine kale, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt. Massage kale with your hands for a few minutes until it begins to break down and turn bright green.
- Add remaining ingredients and season to taste with sea salt and pepper; toss gently to combine. Serve cold or at room temperature.
PER SERVING: 257 cal, 21g fat (12g mono, 5g poly, 4g sat), 0mg chol, 6g protein, 12g carb, 3g fiber, 18mg sodium


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In 1932, Anyzek started out delivering coal to houses. As the times change, so do our services. Over 80 years since our conception, we continue to provide top-notch delivery service. Anyzek delivers the fuel you need right to your door.
A family tradition since 1932, Anyzek Fuel specializes in fuel oil delivery as well as service and the installation of heating and cooling systems. We offer plumbing services all year long, with 2 full time and 1 part time licensed plumbers on staff. We are fully insured, environmentally conscious and our service technicians are factory trained.


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Marion Logan writes to Dr. King to discuss his possible involvement with Project H. "Project H calls for Black America to demand of Congress ten billion dollars now to appropriate for the Federal Housing...that are administered by HUD."
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The Godfather of bath house disco, DJ Bus Station John, brought his rare vinyl revival to this recently reopened leather bar. The popular club night ended with dozens of gorgeous shirtless, bearded men on the tiny dance floor.Read More


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Director, UPMC Liver Cancer Center Richard L. Simmons Professor of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
UPMC Montefiore, 7 South 3459 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582 Phone: 412-692-2001 or Toll-free at 1-855-74-LIVERFax: 412-692-2002 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Dr. Geller is the Richard L. Simmons Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Director of the UPMC Liver Cancer Center. As a hepatobiliary Surgical Oncologist, his clinical interests center on the evaluation and management of patients with liver cancers.
He has pioneered laparoscopic liver resection surgery. Dr. Geller and his team have performed more than 1,060 of these cases. Most of these patients are discharged home on the second post-operative day with 4-5 bandaid-sized incisions. He also specializes in performing laparoscopic radiofrequency ablations of liver tumors.
Dr. Geller is a member of many professional and scientific societies including the Society of Surgical Oncology, Society of University Surgeons, and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons.
Dr. Geller has published 320 scientific papers and chapters. He is often a guest lecturer speaking on the management of liver tumors and has presented at more than 410 meetings or seminars. He has active research grants from the NIH, and is also the Principal Investigator on Industry-sponsored clinical trials for liver cancer.
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Connecticut Post Boys Soccer All-Star Team
Player of the Year
Will Steiner
Fairfield Prep
Senior goalie led the SCC champion and Class LL runner-up Jesuits to a 20-3-1 record ... Was named Most Outstanding Player of the SCC tournament. ... An all-SCC pick for the second straight season ... Only allowed 11 goals all season ... Had 101 saves on the season, including three penalty kicks in a win over Greenwich in the Class LL semifinals ... Will play at Villanova
Senior goalie led the Wreckers to the FCIAC quarterfinals and Class LL second round ... All-FCIAC first team.
Andrew Melitsanopoulos
Senior defender scored the game-winning goal to help the the Bears win the Class LL championship ... Helped the FCIAC co-champion team post 14 shutouts, while also adding two goals and two assists on offense ... Two-year captain, four-year varsity player ... Two-time All-FCIAC first team ... Will play at Manhattan College.
Santiago Muriel
Senior captain scored 12 goals and added 16 assists for the Class LL champion and FCIAC co-champion Bears ... Four-year varsity player ... All-FCIAC first team ... Will play at UConn.
Nacho Navarro
Senior midfielder scored 12 goals and had 14 assists for the Class LL champion and FCIAC co-champion Bears ... Three-year varsity player ... All-FCIAC first team.
Senior forward scored 23 goals, including six in the postseason for the Class LL champion and FCIAC co-champion Bears ... Also had eight assists ... Had three game-winning goals in the postseason ... Three-year varsity player ... Al-FCIAC first team.
Fairfield Warde
Senior defender led the Mustangs to the Class LL first round and a six-win season ... Scored two goals ... Was a four-year varsity player ... All-FCIAC first team.
Pat Cheever
Senior led the Panthers to the SWC quarterfinals, Class L first round and seven-win season.
Senior had nine goals and seven assists for the Bulldogs, who reached the Class L first round and SWC quarterfinals ... Helped Bunnell win the SWC and Class L titles in 2011 ... All-SWC first team.
Achija Jean
Senior forward scored 13 goals for the Red Devils, who reached the Class L first round and won six games ... All-SWC first team.
Senior had nine shutouts in goal for the Eagles ... Led Trumbull to the Class LL first round ... Two-year varsity starter finished career with 20 shutouts ... All-State, two-time All-FCIAC first team.
Senior forward scored 24 goals and had seven assists for the Spartans, who reached the SCC semifinals and Class LL quarterfinals ... Holds school record for quickest goal scored in a game, scoring in the 23rd second of the first half in a game against Sheehan ... Will play at Keene State.
Will Bracken
Junior led the Falcons to the SWC championship and the second seed in the Class L tournament, as the team reached the quarterfinals ... All-SWC.
Fairfield Prep
Junior led the SCC champion and Class LL runner-up Jesuits to a 20-3-1 record. ... Named player of the game in the SCC championship ... A two-time all-SCC pick ... Had 11 goals and two assists on the season ... Will play lacrosse at Princeton.
Davie Bruton
Fairfield Prep
Senior led the SCC champion and Class LL runner-up Jesuits to a 20-3-1 record. ... An all-SCC selection two years in a row ... Had eight goals and five assists this season.
Milton Vela
Sophomore scored 16 goals and had 10 assists for the Tigers, who reached the Class M first round and won nine games.
Coach of the Year
Coached the Bears to the Class LL championship and co-champion status in the FCIAC ... Finished season with 21-1-1 record, including seven straight wins to start the season and 13 shutout victories.
The Champions
CSC: Windham Tech
FCIAC: Ridgefield and Norwalk (co-champions)
NVL: Watertown
SCC: Fairfield Prep
SWC: Barlow
Class LL: Norwalk
Class L: Farmington
Class M: Suffield
Class S: Bloomfield
Schools that did not return ballots or returned incomplete ones: Ansonia, Bassick, Bullard-Havens, Central, Derby, Fairfield Ludlowe, Kolbe Cathedral, Harding, Law, McMahon, O'Brien Tech, Oxford, Newtown, Notre Dame-West Haven, Seymour, Shelton, West Haven, Weston.


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Supreme Judicial Court (January 8, 2008)
M.G.L. c. 123A, §15 properly permits an incompetent respondent to be found sexually dangerous even if he has not been tried or convicted on pending sexual charges because he is incompetent to stand trial. The court may hold a §15 hearing to decide whether the respondent committed the act or acts of which he stands accused.
Last year, in Commonwealth v. Nieves, the SJC held that G.L. c. 123A, §14 properly permits civil commitment proceedings against an incompetent who has already been convicted of a sexual offense. In this case, the respondent had not been tried or convicted of the sexual offense due to his incompetency. The defendant challenged §15, which authorizes SDP proceedings against such incompetent, untried respondents, claiming that if a defendant is unable to assist in his own defense due to his incompetency, he may not be subjected to a trial (or a §15 hearing) on the contested factual issue of whether he committed a specific offense.
The SJC rejected this argument, holding that the Legislature provided adequate procedural protections in section 15 to guard against the potential for erroneously depriving a defendant of his liberty. "[I]t is beyond question that the Legislature has a compelling interest in protecting the public from sexually dangerous persons. That interest is not diminished when that person happens to be incompetent to stand trial."


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Uberti's Latest Small-Bore Lever-Action – Silverboy™ .22 Magnum
ACCOKEEK, MD- Uberti proudly announces the introduction of a new caliber for the Silverboy™-the ultimate small-bore lever-action rifle. An Italian designed, all-original lever-action firearm, based on the classic styling of the "Old West" lever-gun. The Silverboy embodies the best features of the proven lever-gun design that goes back as far as the mid-1800s, when lever-guns were chambered for pistol calibers like the .44/40 and .45 Colt. Now Uberti adds the .22 Magnum caliber to that illustrious list.
Uberti's Silverboy lever action brings a brand new twist to an old, but "tried-and-true," design. A unique cartridge-control mechanism inside the action allows controlled-round-feed so that the gun can be fired while held at any angle-the action will cycle reliably, even when upside down.
The Silverboy™ is a perfect first gun for youth shooters as well as a great firearm for teaching people of all ages how to handle and shoot a rifle. In the right hands the Silverboy's excellent accuracy makes it a great gun for varmint and small game applications. The Silverboy is also ideal for the cowboy-action shooter that wants to put in lots of shooting practice without breaking the bank buying ammunition. Pair the Silverboy™ with a couple of Uberti single-action Stallions in .22 Mag and you've got a great training rig that will cost pennies on the dollar to shoot compared to a standard cowboy-action rig. This is a beautiful, great handling gun with a lot to offer both beginners and experienced marksmen.
SPECIFICATIONS: Caliber: .22 Magnum Barrel Length: 19″ Sights: Fixed Rear Sight; Windage-Adjustable Front Sight Metal Finish: Blued barrel; Chrome-finished Alum-Alloy Receiver Stock Material: Walnut Finished Hardwood with Straight Grip Average Weight: 6.4 lbs. Overall Length: 36″ Length of Pull: 13.2″ MSRP: $599
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After a very public father/son break-up between Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., a steroid-ring scandal involving Paul Sr., and finally a bankruptcy proceeding, it appears that Orange County Choppers is the impossible to kill multi-headed hydra of doom that we all knew it was, as the custom chopper shop is once again headed to the small screen and recruiting some talent, on and off the show.
Looking for "someone who will work alongside Paul Senior, running the shop and helping build some of the best custom motorcycles in the world," OCC says it will be back on television with a new show later this month (last we heard, the show was still looking for a creative director too). Please for the love of god, will someone give this man the attention he craves so dearly??! Or, just shoot us in the face.


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PASADENA, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2013) – Pasadena Tournament of Roses® President R. Scott Jenkins today announced 18 of the 20 marching bands that will participate in the 125th Rose Parade® presented by Honda, themed "Dreams Come True." They hail from all across the United States – including Alaska and Hawaii – as well as from outside the country. The two bands not yet announced will be from the universities competing in the Rose Bowl Game® presented by VIZIO. They will be added to the lineup when those schools are determined.
The 18 bands announced today are (listed alphabetically by school name):
Banda de Música Herberto López Colegio José Daniel Crespo, Herrera, Panama
Carmel High School "Marching Greyhounds," Carmel, Ind.
Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson High School Marching Band, San Antonio, Texas
Colony High School Knights Marching Band "THEE Northern Sound," Palmer, Alaska
Dobyns-Bennett High School Marching Indian Band, Kingsport, Tenn.
Glendora Tartan Band and Pageantry, Glendora, Calif.
Hawaii All State Marching Band "Na Koa Ali'i," Kaneohe, Hawaii
Homewood Patriot Band, Homewood, Ala.
Liberty High School Grenadier Band, Bethlehem, Pa.
Los Angeles Unified School District All District High School Honor Band, Los Angeles
McQueen High School "Lancer Band," Reno, Nev.
Nagoya Minami High School Green Band, Nagoya, Japan
Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band & Herald Trumpets, Pasadena, Calif.
Rosemount High School Marching Band, Rosemount, Minn.
St. Augustine High School Marching "100," New Orleans, La.
The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band, Los Angeles
United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band
Westfield High School Marching Bulldogs, Chantilly, Va.
Bands are selected by the Tournament of Roses based on a variety of criteria including musicianship, marching ability and entertainment or special interest value. In order to be considered, band representatives submitted detailed applications, which included photos, video footage and letters of recommendation. Bands are required to raise all necessary funds for travel and accommodations. In addition to marching in the 5 1/2 mile long Rose Parade on New Year's Day, bands also perform in one of three Bandfest events scheduled for Dec. 29 and 30, 2013, at Pasadena City College.
The Tournament of Roses is currently accepting band applications for the 2015 Rose Parade. Please visit http://apply.tournamentofroses.com for details.


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Fr. Joseph Purpura Releases 2011 Archdiocese Convention Youth Report
Fr. Joseph Purpura, the Antiochian Archdiocese Chairman of the Department of Youth and Parish Ministries, has released his Convention report for 2011 here.
He reminds Convention-goers that the "Orthodox Christian Coalition for Healthy Youth" (OCCHY) booth in the vendor area of the Convention will be offering materials free of charge for parents, clergy, teachers, teens and young adults. Read about OCCHY here or visit the Coalition for Healthy Youth website here.


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As you probably know, today is the official kickoff of New York Fashion Week, Spring 2010. In fact, I'll be traveling to NYC on Saturday to attend Fashion Week events and report from backstage. But before we move forward, let's take a look back to Fashion Week, Fall 2009. Last spring, I went behind the scenes at some of the hottest shows – and noticed some emerging trends.
Last week, I appeared on the NBC 10! Show to talk about five of the fiercest beauty trends for fall – and introduce viewers to must-have products to help them nail the looks.
Watch and learn…
Revlon Brow Specialist Kit: The set includes three brow stencils in varying degrees of arch to fit every shape, tweezers, a universally flattering brow pencil, and brow gel – all in a sleek carrying case.
Urban Decay Ink For Eyes Liner (all six shades!): More precise than a pencil and more forgiving than a liquid, this super-smooth formula offers more control, and buildable coverage than your average liner. The angled liner brush creates a razor sharp line, and the formula lasts all day (or night). Available in six gorgeous colors: Binge (midnight blue), Demolition (brown), Empire (eggplant), Loaded (deep green), Pyrotechnics (iridescent glitter with clear base), and Zero (black).
Goody Resort Glamour Kingston Bobby Slides: These are the next generation of bobby pins. They are some of the most darling bobby pins I've ever seen, and come in a selection of shades sure to match your personality, hair color and/or ensemble.
OPI Matte Collection (all six shades!): OPI recently released six of their best-selling shades in non-glossy formulation. The collection includes: Alpine Snow(a fresh crisp white), Gargantuan Green Grape (green kissed by the summer sun), La Paz-itively Hot (a hot pink perfect for when you're Bo-livia la vida loca), Lincoln Park After Dark (where midnight meets purple), Russian Navy (wait until you see this deep-sea indigo!) and You Don't Know Jacques! (if you don't know how trendy this taupe is!).
To enter the giveaway, send an email to email@example.com. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address. The subject line should read "Fall Trends Giveaway." The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Thursday, September 17th. One winner will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Friday, September 18th, I'll announce the winner's name. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. residents.


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Kids These Days
The instigators over at Warehouse 508 just won't leave kids alone, what with their constant encouragement and program development. Witness 508's latest machinations (this time abetted by the Duke City Youth Poetry Collective and ABQSlams) at the 2010 ABQ Youth Slam-Off tonight (Saturday) at 7 p.m., with sign-up beginning at 6 p.m. Poets, MCs and spoken-worders ages 13 to 19 will battle it out for the title of 2010 Youth Champion. The event at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (1701 Fourth Street SW) is $5.


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Wireless baseband specialist selects ARM11 family processor, RealView SoC Designer tool and PrimeCell peripherals
HERZELIA, ISRAEL AND CAMBRIDGE, UK – July 31, 2007 – Comsys Communication and Signal Processing Ltd. and ARM [(LSE:ARM); (Nasdaq:ARMHY)] today announced that Comsys has licensed the ARM1156T2-S™ processor and system design tools from ARM for the development of its next-generation mobile WiMAX baseband processors. In addition, the company has licensed the ARM® RealView® SoC Designer system-level design tool and PrimeCell® peripherals. Comsys, an award-winning provider of wireless broadband solutions, will be incorporating ARM technology in its ComMAX™ CM1100 and CM1125 processors, available early 2008.
"We are committed to delivering true mobile Internet convergence to our customers. Comsys' advanced digital baseband processors are leading the field in cellular and WiMAX convergence," said Elkana Ben Sinai, CEO, Comsys. "The ARM11™ family processor, along with its design tool and peripherals, provides us with the flexibility, performance and throughput we need to develop highly integrated SoCs with new multimode capabilities and exceptional power-saving features."
Comsys is licensing the ARM1156T2-S processor, which offers the high performance and reliability required for real-time embedded applications. Based on the powerful and versatile ARMv6 instruction set along with Thumb®-2 enhancements, the ARM1156T2-S processor delivers the highest instruction throughput of any ARM11 family processor. In addition, Comsys will be using the RealView SoC Designer tool and PrimeCell peripherals, including the AMBA® 3 AXI™ Configurable Interconnect (PL 301), to perform rapid architectural analysis and further enhance performance of its new mobile WiMAX processors.
"From 3G to WiMAX, ARM Powered® processors have become pervasive in enabling wireless connectivity," said Ian Drew, vice president, segment marketing, ARM. "With its innovative multimode solutions, Comsys is developing new ways for silicon and handset manufacturers worldwide to achieve the best performance possible on any network. By using the ARM1156T2-S processor along with system-level tools and Fabric IP, Comsys is enhancing the performance of its next-generation WiMAX chips and significantly accelerating time-to-market."
About Comsys
Comsys Communication and Signal Processing Ltd. develops the industry's leading integrated digital baseband solutions for Mobile WiMAX, UMTS, EGPRS (EDGE), GPRS and GSM networks. Comsys' offerings range from system IP for multimode 3G cellular terminals to a fully mobile WiMAX baseband processor (802.16e), offered to silicon and handset manufacturers. Comsys' evolution to 4G includes an OFDM/A baseband processor with a flexible architecture and low power consumption, designed to support current and future mobile WiMAX profiles and future 3GPP-LTE. Companies such as Texas Instruments, Quanta Computers and Datang Microelectronics choose Comsys to benefit excellent performance, accelerated time-to-market and reduced silicon costs. For further information, please visit our website at www.comsysmobile.com
About ARM
ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from mobile, home and enterprise solutions to embedded and emerging applications. ARM's comprehensive product offering includes 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, graphics processors, digital libraries, embedded memories, peripherals, software and development tools, as well as analog functions and high-speed connectivity products. Combined with the company's broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com.
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One important form of evidence is the diplomatic charters, agreements, and treaties that mark significant events in the state's history. Courts, political administrations, meetings, and surveys constitute yet another type of written record. Fortunately for historians, the French and Spanish colonial administrators of Louisiana were excellent record keepers. French Superior Council records and the Spanish Judicial Records of the Illustrious Cabildo dating back to the eighteenth century are available for study, as are land records and other contracts recorded in Orleans Parish. Under French and Spanish control, when civil law was in effect, notaries were required to archive their own records. As a result, documents dating back to 1733 are still available. (Unfortunately for historians, the Louisiana climate is especially destructive to paper; other sorts of documents and ephemera that might yield a more complete picture of everyday life in the territory have been lost.)
Historians may study other types of evidence in addition to written documents. Archaeological artifacts, such as bones, stone tools, or ceramic vessels, reveal a great deal about the prehistoric inhabitants of Louisiana. Other clues to the past may be found in the physical objects that people have created (baskets, pirogues, Mardi Gras costumes, Cajun quilts, etc.), as well as in the products of arts and crafts (furniture, for example) and of technology (tools, equipment). Historians may examine fine buildings and interior decorations as displays of prosperity in past decades.
Oral histories offer audio or video recordings of the memories of everyday people, not just important government officials or businessmen. Such recordings may include eyewitness accounts of significant events or firsthand knowledge of a particular community or family during a specific time. Oral histories may also provide recordings of songs, folktales, or explanations of traditional crafts.
The evidence available to scholars of Louisiana's past has helped historians recognize specific time periods within the continuum of the state's history, beginning with the prehistoric era up until the present day. Evidence has also helped historians identify those individuals and groups who have been a part of Louisiana since the first prehistoric peoples moved into the region.
Time Periods
Archaeological evidence indicates that the first peoples entered the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast regions around 10,000 BC. These prehistoric ancestors to Native Americans left traces of their culture in artifacts and in the mounds they built for their ceremonies, such as those at Poverty Point. The oldest group of these prehistoric people was the Paleo-Indian (10,000–6000 BC), nomadic hunter-gatherers who left no signs of pottery making or metal working. The next oldest group, the Meso-Indian (6000–2000 BC), was also nomadic, but these people developed new hunting and fishing techniques and tools. During the Neo-Indian period (2000 BC–AD 1600), groups of prehistoric people became more sedentary and established permanent villages, and while they continued the tool-making practices of the former periods, they began to make pottery and other types of artifacts. They also evolved from a hunter-gatherer society to a community based on agriculture. This is the period of the mound builders, who constructed earthen mounds that archaeologists believe were used in burial and ceremonial practices. Such mounds can be found throughout the Great Lakes, Ohio River, and Mississippi River regions—and some of the oldest are in Louisiana.
The significant groups that lived during the Neo-Indian period are the Poverty Point Culture, 2000–600 BC; the Tchefuncte Culture, 600 BC–AD 200; the Marksville Culture, A.D. 200–400; the Troyville-Coles Creek Culture, 400–1100; the Caddo Culture of northwestern Louisiana, AD 800–1600; and the Plaquemine-Mississippian Culture in the rest of the state, AD 1000–1600. Archaeologists use the term culture to define the behavior of a prehistoric society within a specific time frame and geographical area. By studying the remaining earthworks, burial sites, pottery fragments—and even prehistoric trash pits—archaeologists can tell much about the shared beliefs and values of these societies.
The period of early exploration (pre-1682) included not only the people of the Plaquemine-Mississippian and Caddo cultures, but also the first European explorers who came to explore the New World and its great rivers and natural resources. The French colonial period began when Robert Cavelier, sieur de La Salle, took possession of the Louisiana territory in the name of Louis XIV, king of France, in 1682. France ceded the territory to Spain in 1763, and the Spanish colonial government established the cabildo, the traditional form of Spanish municipal government. French immigrants continued to settle in Spanish Louisiana, and toward the end of the eighteenth century, Spanish officials also had to deal with an influx of Anglo-American immigrants. The Spanish colonial period ended in 1800, when Spain ceded the territory back to France.
With the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 (at the price of 3 cents an acre), the United States doubled in size almost overnight, and that negotiation set a precedent for the manner in which the United States continued to gain territory in the nineteenth century. The period referred to as Territory/Early Statehood (1803–1812) follows the acquisition of the Louisiana territory, and this time is dominated by the challenges of determining the boundaries of the new territory, administering the former French/Spanish colony, and transitioning from European legal systems to American legal practices.
The following time spans—Antebellum (1812–1860), the Civil War (1860–1865), and Reconstruction (1862–1877)—are periods in U.S. history distinguished by national and regional developments in politics, economics, and social structures, and by war and recovery. In antebellum Louisiana (after statehood and before the Civil War), ongoing tensions between Anglo-Americans and those of French and Spanish descent coalesced into political partisanship, with followers of Jacksonian democracy and members of the Whig Party often in conflict. This tension contributed greatly to solidifying support for as well as against the state's eventual secession from the Union. During the Civil War, many Louisiana men served in the Confederate army and fought in battles outside the state, while events and conditions on the home front (such as severe deprivation and guerilla warfare) profoundly impacted all Louisianans. The Reconstruction era followed directly after the war in other former Confederate states; in Louisiana, however, wartime Reconstruction began with the federal occupation of New Orleans in April 1862. Most historians mark the end of Reconstruction with the Compromise of 1877.
The Bourbon period (1877–1924) was a time when conservative Democrats known as Bourbons dominated state politics. Bourbons were typically members of the white elite (cotton and sugar planters, businessmen, and others) who had enjoyed prosperity before the Civil War and who regained power after Reconstruction. Bourbon policies worked to establish and maintain white supremacy and financial conservatism. The Long era began with Huey P. Long's unsuccessful run for governor in 1924 on a platform that countered Bourbon politics and continued with his election to that office in 1928. Long established a powerful statewide political organization, advocated for populist programs, and engaged in blatant political corruption. Although Long was assassinated in 1935, his influence was so pervasive that the four governors who succeeded him continued his policies. The Long era ended with the death in 1960 of Long's brother, Earl K. Long, who also served as governor.
With World War II, the state's economy improved as workers in Louisiana agriculture and manufacturing strove to meet the demands of the wartime economy. In addition, there was a significant migration of people from the state's rural areas to the larger cities. Events in the 1950s and 1960s demonstrate that the divisive issues of racial segregation and states' rights were still pervasive throughout the state. For the remainder of the late twentieth century, important movements such as the fight for civil rights dominated the political and social scene, as demonstrated by marches, boycotts, and sit-ins in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Bogalusa, and Shreveport.
Since 2001, the contemporary period of Louisiana history, there have been great improvements in the overall standard of living for Louisianians, but the state remains far behind the rest of the United States in terms of economic productivity. That status, together with failures at the federal level, left the state ill-prepared for one of the most defining events in Louisiana history—hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the ensuing floods and destruction of 2005.
Peoples of Louisiana
By the end of the seventeenth century, French and Canadian colonists were settling into the Louisiana territory, where they encountered both Native Americans and traders and settlers from nearly Spanish colonies. Around 1716, trading ships with human cargoes, some coming directly from Africa, others by way of the French Caribbean, began to arrive in the territory. The Africans who were brought here early in the eighteenth century were taken primarily from the Senegambia and Bambara peoples of present-day Mali. Because of their shared languages and social practices, the rich culture of these early slaves had a powerful impact on Louisiana society. In addition, under French and Spanish colonial rule, slaves were allowed to purchase their own manumission or that of family members. These freed slaves cohered into a distinct community, so that in antebellum Louisiana, and particularly New Orleans, free people of color—or gens de couleur libres—made up a third social class, higher than enslaved African Americans but lower than white Louisianans.
The climate and terrain of Louisiana proved to be inhospitable to early French traders, and proprietors of the colony had difficulty in luring more French citizens to immigrate here. In the 1720s, fearing that the colony would be a failure if there were not enough people to sustain trade, the Company of the Indies lured many poverty-stricken Germans here with the promise of a better life. The German immigrants to Louisiana settled along the Mississippi River in a region now known as the German Coast and made many remarkable contributions to Louisiana culture, especially in music and printing.
Thus, by the mid-eighteenth century, the French colony included Native Americans, French, Canadians, Africans, and Germans, as well as Spanish and Caribbean people. Because these communities worked together in a harsh environment and in isolation from other colonial settlements, languages and traditions intermingled, as did men and women from the different cultures. This melting pot gave rise to the Louisiana Creole—a black, white, or mixed-race individual born in Louisiana, generally with some degree of French, Spanish, or possibly German ancestry. After the Louisiana Purchase, the term was often used to distinguish southern Louisianans, who often have a French Catholic heritage, from the Protestant Anglo-American settlers who arrived in large numbers after the purchase.
Later in the eighteenth century, an influx of French Canadians came to Louisiana when the Acadians (from Acadia, part of French Canada that fell to British control) were forced out of their homeland and sought refuge with similar French-speaking communities elsewhere in North America. Some of these exiles settled in the bayous of southern Louisiana, where they absorbed other cultural influences and often intermarried with members of other ethnic groups. A Cajun is a descendant of the Acadians.
For most of its early history, the Louisiana territory was populated by men. There were relatively few women, because the colony was primarily a military establishment. However, women have played an important role in Louisiana history. The Ursulines who came to New Orleans in the 1720s and the Sisters of the Holy Family (founded by Henriette Delille, a free woman of color) in the early nineteenth century made significant contributions to education. While the history of women in Louisiana has only recently received much attention, these individuals and their communities also made remarkable contributions to the heritage of this state.
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