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55 (Episode 13)
This week…..on 55…..
We talk 2014 Football signing class, emoticons and emoji, The valiant effort of the Women's Basketball team (Not Lady Cards, been trying to spread the word coach) to a surprise for the loyal readers of 55, and so much more. Here's a little backstory on this week's 55 pic. The above picture is a speed limit sign from the frigid snow engulfed areas of Northern Wisconsin. Their motto is drive under 55 and you may stay alive. I wish I was kidding, I am not at all. We are doing our next #CardFam Lunch this Sunday at noon at BW3's on Dixie, all are welcome, just DM me and let me know for head count purposes. Well here we go. Once again, I share with you the 55 most ridiculous things I have heard, had to debate, or just thought about this past week. This …..is….55
1) I am starting a promotion for my loyal and wonderful supporters of the #55movement (Just made that up). Starting next Monday I will let you guys write a portion of 55. Just tweet me #First15 and I will let you write the first 15 lines of 55. It's that simple. Shoutout to @TurtleBITW for getting my brain turning and coming up with this idea. Everyone will get to do it. I will randomize the order. That easy.
3) I did NOT get the idea from this book
4) Speaking of
5) I posed a question on Twitter last night about whether or not dudes should send other dudes smiley faces or tongue sticking out faces or emojis or emoticons in general. I said RT for Yes and Fav for No. I had a few speak on it instead of following Twitter survey etiquette but here is the question and results.
7) No RT and all favorites…
9) Haha indeed
10) I had a friend tell me I needed emoji for dummies….But "he" uses them and knew the name of the book….
11) >__<
12) Moving forward
13) Today Greg Brown, an NFL coaching veteran and former collegiate defensive coordinator, has joined the University of Louisville football's coaching staff as the safeties coach and recruiting coordinator. Brown spent 15 years in the NFL before going to Alabama in 2013 as secondary coach under Nick Saban.
14) Kelsi Jones was named the inaugural AAC Player of the Week as UofL Softball started the season with a tough 3-2 record on the weekend. It doesn't get any easier this weekend heading to Jacksonville with games against #17 Mizzou, #36 Notre Dame & #39 North Carolina. Good Luck girls!
15) On Sunday the Women's Tennis team annihilated Conference foe Cincy 7-0 at home. The Cards are on a 3 match winning streak and will head to Wisconsin Friday.


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2500. Introduction to Archaeology. 3 hours. A survey of the techniques, methods and theories of archaeology. An important focus of the course is on the reconstruction of the culture and ecology of prehistoric societies in both the Old World and the New World. (Same as ANTH 2500.)
2800. Archaeological Science. 3 hours. (3;2) Human prehistory and methods of scientific investigation; emphasizes archaeological cultures from early hominid sites in East Africa to entry of peoples into the New World. Course stresses methods of interdisciplinary research, including geology, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, paleodiet and artifact-faunal analysis. Labs employ artifacts and bones for study. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.
3650. Origins of Civilization. 3 hours. Comparative study of the cultural, technological and ecological patterns of change leading to urban civilizations. Surveys the archaeological evidence for the domestication of plants and animals, and the emergence of villages. The art, architecture, economic and sociopolitical characteristics of early civilizations in the Near East and Mesoamerica are examined. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1010 or 2250 or ARCH 2500, or consent of department. (Same as ANTH 3650.)
4620. Topics in Archaeology. 3 hours. Selected topics of interest and significance in archaeology. Subjects such as historic archaeology, Texas archaeology, New World archaeology, Old World archaeology and Meso-American archaeology are potential topics offered during different terms/semesters. Prerequisite(s): ARCH 2500 or consent of department. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (Same as ANTH 4620.)
4810. Archaeological Field School. 6 hours. Comprehensive training in site survey, excavation techniques, laboratory processing, restoration and analysis of archaeological materials through direct participation in an archaeological field project. Prerequisite(s): ARCH 2500 or consent of department. Held off campus; room and board fees may be required. Usually offered only during the summer months and based on the availability of field projects. This course is taught in cooperation with the Institute of Applied Sciences. (Same as ANTH 4810.)
1170 (GEOG 1302). Culture, Environment and Society. 3 hours. (Regional Science) Exploration of the dynamic relations between culture and environment addressing ethnic diversity and conflict, development and underdevelopment, settlement patterns, movement of commodities and people (including refugees), and environmental degradation. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1200 (GEOG 1303). World Regional Geography. 3 hours. (Regional Science) Geographical characteristics, major problems and role of major world regions; emphasis on Central and South America, Africa, Middle East and Asia. Satisfies a portion of the Understanding the Human Community requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1710 (GEOL 1401). Earth Science. 3 hours. (3;2) (Earth Science) Principles and processes of physical geography. Introduction to mapping, weather and climate, soil and vegetation, and landforms of rivers, coasts and deserts. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours. Individual readings and laboratory research projects in geology, earth and regional sciences.
3010. Economic Geography. 3 hours. (Regional Science) Geographic principles applied to understanding regional specialization of economic activity. National and international variations in agriculture, energy, manufacturing, service activities and commodity flows. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1170 or 1200 or consent of department.
3100. Geography of the United States and Canada. 3 hours. (Regional Science) Regional analysis of the physical and human geography of the United States and Canada. Satisfies a portion of the Understanding the Human Community requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
3190. Quantitative Methods in Geography. 3 hours. Application of statistical techniques and mathematical models to spatial analysis, including both point and areal patterns. Examples drawn from both earth and regional science. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1680 or consent of department.
3750. Geography of Contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa. 3 hours. (Regional Science) Deals with the problems and prospects of development in Sub-Saharan Africa; examines the opportunities, constraints and dilemmas of Sub-Saharan Africa's physical and cultural landscape, contemporary problems and the challenge and prospect of development and globalization. Satisfies a portion of the Understanding the Human Community requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
3800. Geography of Texas. 3 hours. (Regional Science) The physical geography of Texas and the human response to the physical environment.
4030. British Isles Field School. 6 hours. Application of geographical field techniques in the British Isles and Ireland. The field school is centered on five basics sites - Plymouth, Cork, Galway, Aberystwyth and Edinburgh. At each site, students conduct one-day human and physical geography field exercises. Topics include mapping historic changes in commercial functions in Plymouth; combining field mapping, air photo and map analysis to measure coastal erosion in Cork; field survey of rural service provision in Tipperary County; physical and human dimensions of flood hazard in Aberystwyth; comparison of medieval, Georgian and modernist town planning in Edinburgh. Duration of field work is approximately three weeks. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1710 or GEOL 1610, and GEOG 1170 or GEOG 1200, or consent of department.
4040. Ghana Field School. 6 hours. (Regional Science) Geography of health and economic development in Ghana. Trip includes visits to herbalists, hospitals and rural clinics, a gold mine, slave castles, and industrial sties such as cocoa processing plants and timber mills. Duration of field work is approximately three weeks. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3750 or consent of department.
4050. Cartography and Graphics. 3 hours. (1;2) Construction and interpretation of topographic maps; thematic mapping of geographically referenced data; field mapping and surveying techniques; introduction to global positioning systems and computer cartography.
4060. Applied GIS: MapInfo Professional®. 3 hours. (1;2) An introduction to conceptual and practical aspects of geographic information systems. Emphasis on applications, using socio-demographic and business examples. Topics include: importing and mapping census data, creating and editing map attribute databases, geocoding, buffering, aggregating data, thematic maps and applications.
4120. Medical Geography. 3 hours. (Regional Science) Locational aspects of disease and health care, spatial patterns of diseases, health facilities, health care policies and problems. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1170 or 1200 or consent of department.
4170. Map-Air Photo Analysis. 3 hours. Evaluation and interpretation of aerial photography and satellite images from the most common sensing devices. Digital processing of satellite data on microcomputer. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1610 or GEOG 1710 or consent of department.
4210. Urban Geography. 3 hours. (Regional Science) The urban geography of advanced nations. Specific topics include urban systems analysis, the internal geography of cities and contemporary spatial and social changes in urban areas. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1170 or 1200 or consent of department.
4220. Applied Retail Geography. 3 hours. (Regional Science) Survey of the geographic principles and techniques used in the analysis of retail markets and locations. Examines the key characteristics of modern urban markets and commercial economies, and how geography makes a contribution to effective planning for retail firms. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1170 or 1200 or consent of department.
4240. Meteorology. 3 hours. (Earth Science) Weather elements and controls; air masses and upper air wind flow; emphasis on atmospheric storm systems. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1710 or consent of department.
4250. Climatology. 3 hours. (Earth Science) Description and analysis of world climates; major classifications, controls, regional distribution and change. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1710 or consent of department.
4350. Geomorphology. 3 hours. (Earth Science) Processes of landform analysis. Glacial, desert, fluvial and other settings are reviewed along with basic processes of construction, erosion and weathering. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1610 or GEOG 1710 or consent of department.
4400. Introduction to Remote Sensing. 3 hours. (2;1) Principles of remote sensing technology, including the physical principles of remote sensing, aerial photography, airborne and space-borne multispectral and hyperspectral imaging, and thermal and microwave imaging. Analytical techniques and applications of remotely sensed data in geography and other fields. Teaches skills for handling both analog and digital remote sensing data through visual interpretation and computer-based digital image processing. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1710 or GEOL 1610 or consent of department.
4410. Location-Allocation Modeling. 3 hours. (Regional Science) Introduction to location-allocation models for service delivery. Covering, p-median, p-center and hierarchical models and their applications; data accuracy, aggregation and distance problems in location-allocation modeling. Prerequisite(s): CSCE 1010 or consent of department.
4420. Conservation of Resources. 3 hours. (Regional Science) Designed to encourage an awareness of the need for wise use and proper management of the natural resources on which human welfare depends; how resources management operates in the framework of laws and policies, technical resource knowledge, education, and economics.
4500. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. 3 hours. (1;0;2*) *These hours are combined lab and lecture.Introduces the concepts and applications of computer-based spatial data handling, known as geographic information systems (GIS) technology. Illustrates the essential methods of GIS and its applications in fields including geography, business, administration, planning and environmental science. Students gain application skills via a series of practical exercises illustrating problem solving strategies using up-to-date GIS software packages. Prerequisite(s): consent of department.
4520. Intermediate Geographic Information Systems. 3 hours. (1;0;2*) *These hours are combined lab and lecture.Step-by-step approach to spatial data integration and analysis, and cartographic presentation. Topics include data models and structures, map algebra, surface analysis, 3-dimensional rendering, network analysis, sharing and distributing maps, and design and implementation of a GIS project in an area pertinent to the student's interests. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 4500 or consent of department.
4550. Advanced Geographic Information Systems. 3 hours. (1;0;2*) *These hours are combined lab and lecture. Advanced spatial analysis through the use of specialized software and the design and development of spatial databases and applications. The course includes project planning, database development, data manipulation and analysis, model building, internet mapping, and other advanced topics in spatial analysis. Students gain advanced application skills through practical exercises and implementation of a GIS project in an area pertinent to the student's interests. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 4520 or consent of department.
4560. Visual Programming for Geographic Information Systems. 3 hours. (1;0;2*) *These hours are combined lab and lecture. Modern GIS embraces the concept of open systems, which means GIS software can be customized to fit specific requirements of individual implementation environments. To meet the high demand of this kind, this course introduces basic concepts and skills of object-oriented programming and GIS customization. Students gain programming skills in accessing maps, data layers, features and geometric objects through laboratory exercises. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 4500 or consent of department.
4570. Special Topics in GIS. 3 hours. (2;1) Current topics and techniques in geographic information systems to complement core course work. Examples include multiuser geospatial data management, web-based map delivery, GIS programming, spatial statistics, applications for specific careers fields and other topics. Course content reflects recent trends in GIS research and the job market. Topics vary by semester. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 4550 or departmental consent. May be repeated for credit.
4750. Fluvial Geomorphology. 3 hours. (Earth Science) Examines the role of rivers as geomorphologic agents. Includes discussion of the systems approach to fluvial geomorphology, fluid mechanics of open-channel flow, sediment and solute transport, channel morphology and river adjustments to environmental change at various time scales. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1610 or GEOG 1710 or consent of department.
4800. Applied Geography. 3 hours. Capstone course required of all geography majors. Requires comprehensive research paper. Problem solving by application of geographic concepts, methodologies and techniques. Examples drawn from physical and human geography. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3190 plus 9 advanced hours in geography, and junior or senior standing.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
4920. Cooperative Education in Geography. 3 hours. Job experience in a government agency and/or business for geography majors. Requires participation in a formal project. Prerequisite(s): a minimum of 12 hours completed in the major, a 2.5 GPA in the major and consent of the internship director. May apply toward Group A, Group B or Techniques group at discretion of advisor. May be repeated for credit.
4951. Honors College Capstone Thesis. 3 hours. Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis. Prerequisite(s): completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College. May be substituted for HNRS 4000.
4960. Geography Institute. 3 hours. For students accepted by the university as participants in special institute courses. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
1610 (GEOL 1403). Introductory Physical Geology. 3 hours. (3;2) A systematic introduction to geology; internal and external processes that contribute to the earth's rock record; includes consideration of minerals, the earth's interior, volcanoes, mountain building, and terrestrial and oceanic sedimentation. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
3000. Geology of Texas. 3 hours. Rocks, minerals, fossils and geologic history of Texas; the state's stratigraphic sequence, structural geology and mineral resources; field trips. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1610 or GEOG 1710 or consent of department.
3020. Historical Geology. 3 hours. Topics to include stratigraphy, sedimentology, plant and animal fossils, geologic time, continental drift, tectonics, former seas and past environments. Emphasis on geologic history of North America. Field trips. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1610.
4630. Soils Geomorphology. 4 hours. (3;2) Methods and applications of soils and landform analysis. Soils classification, formation processes and relationships to landforms and vegetation are stressed. Methods of soils description, mapping and physical-chemical analysis are taught, and applications to study of landscape change and land-use planning are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 4350 or consent of department.
4650. Environmental Geology. 3 hours. Geologic aspects of land-use planning; earthquakes, landslides, volcanoes, coastal processes, streams and flooding, soils, groundwater, and waste disposal; planning for the future. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1610 or GEOG 1710 or consent of department.
4710. Geoecology. 3 hours. The structure and function of geoecosystems, examining the dynamic interrelationships of geologic, biologic, climatic and human factors, as components of the global system. Investigates the development of different ecosystems from an evolutionary perspective, while specific processes are considered by integrating concepts and methods from physics, chemistry, biology and geology. The human components of geoecosystems are addressed with perspectives from ecological anthropology and human geography. A significant part of the course is an individual project culminating in a research paper. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1710 and 8 hours in each field of physics, chemistry and biology, and consent of department.
4850. Introduction to Groundwater Hydrology. 3 hours. Topics to include principles of groundwater flow; aquifer properties and characteristics; geology of groundwater occurrence; groundwater development and methods for assessing and remediating groundwater contamination. Emphasis on application of basic principles. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100 or equivalent; GEOL 1610 or GEOG 1710 or consent of department.
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Two very different views from two different witnesses today as the House House Oversight and Government Reform Committee opened its probe into the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, in which ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed.
From Utah National Guard Lt. Col. Andrew Wood, a Special Forces soldier who was Site Security Team commander in Libya from Feb. 12 to Aug. 14:
"The security in Benghazi was a struggle and remained a struggle throughout my time there. The situation remained uncertain and reports from some Libyans indicated it was getting worse. Diplomatic security remained weak. In April there was only one U.S. diplomatic security agent stationed there. The RSO [regional security officer] struggled to obtain additional personnel there but was never able to attain the numbers he felt comfortable with."
From Eric Allan Nordstrom, supervisory special agent with the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security:
"In Benghazi, the Government of Libya through the 17th February Brigade provided us consistent armed security since the very earliest days of the revolution. A core unit of 17th February Brigade was housed at our compound. ...
"While I'd love to have had a large secured building and tons of security personnel in Benghazi, the fact is that the system we had in place was regularly tested and appeared to work as planned despite high turnover of DS [diplomatic security] agents on the ground."
Nordstrom also offered "personal condolences to the families of these four patriots who gave their lives in the service of their country."
The committee's hearing is being webcast here.
Meanwhile, as The Associated Press reports:
"The committee hearing followed assertions Tuesday night by the State Department that it never concluded that the Sept. 11 attack stemmed from protests over an American-made video ridiculing Islam. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans died in what the administration now says was a terrorist attack.
"Asked about the administration's initial — and since retracted — explanation linking the violence to protests over the anti-Muslim video circulating on the Internet, one official said, 'That was not our conclusion.' "
NPR's Michele Kelemen is due to have much more about today's hearing on All Things Considered later today. Click here to find an NPR station that broadcasts or streams the show.
From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Audie Cornish.
And I'm Robert Siegel. The Obama administration has spent weeks defending itself after four Americans were killed in Benghazi, Libya. Today, the State Department made its defense on Capitol Hill. In a hearing, congressional Republicans hammered the administration; saying it downplayed the terrorist threat in Libya, and changed its story about how the four men, including the U.S. ambassador, were killed.
Initially, U.S. officials said armed men took advantage of a protest and stormed the U.S. consulate. But now, State Department officials say the attack started suddenly on a mostly quiet day. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.
MICHELE KELEMEN, BYLINE: The chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform says the State Department is finally coming clean about what happened that night in Benghazi, Libya. California Republican Darrell Issa opened his hearing saying it was clear there was never a protest, but that this was a terrorist attack.
REP. DARRELL ISSA: Contrary to early assertions by the administration, let's understand, there was no protest; and cameras reveal that. And the State Department, the FBI and others have that video.
KELEMEN: On the eve of the hearing, one State Department official said that security agents never believed it was a protest gone awry. Officials say when guards first heard gunfire outside the compound, on the night of Sept. 11, they looked at security cameras and saw heavily armed men coming in. The attackers torched the building where the ambassador, Chris Stevens, and another diplomat, Sean Smith, died of smoke inhalation. Two other Americans were killed later that night, in a mortar attack on a nearby annex.
Utah Republican Jason Chaffetz says the Benghazi compound had been targeted twice before; and he accuses the Obama administration of keeping silent about that.
REP. JASON CHAFFETZ: We pretended it didn't happen. Well, guess what? The third time the terrorists came to attack us, they were success - even more successful, killing four Americans. I believe - personally - with more assets, more resources, just meeting the minimum standards, we could have, and should have, saved the life of Ambassador Stevens and the other people that were there.
KELEMEN: Chaffetz says the U.S. failed to beef up security because it wanted to make things look normal. Lt. Col. Andrew Wood, who commanded a security team in Libya, told the committee that security was constant struggle.
LT. COL. ANDREW WOOD: Targeted attacks against Westerners were on the increase. In June, the ambassador received a threat on Facebook, with a public announcement that he liked to run around the embassy compound in Tripoli.
KELEMEN: The Utah National Guardsman says he used to go on runs with the ambassador, and thinks that the security team should have been extended beyond August. Another witness, Eric Nordstrom, who was a State Department regional security officer in Libya, says having an extra half-dozen guards would not have helped with the kind of assault that happened in Benghazi.
ERIC NORDSTROM: I had not seen an attack of such ferocity and intensity previously, in Libya; nor in my time with the diplomatic security service.
KELEMEN: But Nordstrom had been urging the State Department to keep extra security guards in Libya, before he left over the summer. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Charlene Lamb told Chairman Issa that Nordstrom had recommended, but not formally requested, more resources. And she says she wouldn't have approved it, anyway.
CHARLENE LAMB: Sir, we had the correct number of assets in Benghazi at the time of 9/11, for what had been agreed upon.
ISSA: OK, my time has expired. To start off by saying you had the correct number; and our ambassador and three other individuals are dead - and people are in the hospital, recovering - because it only took moments to breach that facility; somehow doesn't seem to ring true to the American people.
KELEMEN: Democrats accuse Issa of playing politics with this investigation. The committee's ranking Democrat, Elijah Cummings, called for a bipartisan investigation and also suggested that Congress restore hundreds of millions of dollars cut by House Republicans from the State Department's security budget.
Michele Kelemen, NPR News, Washington. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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News from around the Web
Home Channel News has gathered the following online articles from the wide world of hardware and building materials:
• Sears is developing a mixed-use retail project called Esplanade at Aventura. It could be the future of Sears Holdings Corp. (From Bloomberg)
• Incoming Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, formerly of major East Coast distributor WOLF, talked about his new role on Pennsylvania public radio. (From StateImpact)
• In Youngstown, Ohio, Mahoning Lumber is preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2015. (From The Vindicator newspaper)
Fastener companies bolt together
Southern Fastening Systems and Carlson Systems announced a plan to join forces, creating a new force in fasteners, fastening systems and packaging with 136 branches.
For now, both companies will continue to operate independently, under their own banners, with no immediate plans to change how each business is run. The combination joins Carlson Systems' 60 branches and Southern Fastening Systems' 76 branches, operating in 34 states and Mexico.
"Carlson Systems has a 67-year history of providing excellent service to both industrial and construction customers," said Jim Whitley, Southern Fastening Systems president. "This philosophy blends well with Southern's dedication to the service and quality that [SFS founder] Steve McKinney so strongly believed in."
Whitley and Carlson Systems CEO Todd Carlson will continue in their current leadership roles.
The companies said very little geographic overlap exists between them.
"We are very excited to join these two companies, and deliver increased value to our customers through the talents, products and services of both companies," said Carlson.
The combination allows the new entity to pursue organic growth and acquisition opportunities while continually serving customers and suppliers, according to the announcement, which was made during the 38th Annual STAFDA convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The combination is said to create a "new company uniquely positioned to serve the growing construction and industrial manufacturing markets."
HCN Stock Watch: Mixed Monday
Stocks were mostly mixed at the close of Monday. Sears saw the biggest decline at -9.55%.


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Creedence Clearwater Revisited Rivals Revival
In recent history, there has been a trend of classic rock bands reuniting to bring the songs we all know and love back to the live stage. Hoosier Park Racing & Casino is no stranger to these types of acts with bands such as Foreigner and Air Supply recently headlining our Summer Music Track Series. On August 31st, Creedence Clearwater Revisited will be here rocking the Summer Music Track II stage with a sound straight out of 1971. Though Creedence Clearwater Revisited does not have rights to the name "Revival," they have literally revived a sound we all remember rocking out to. Many other bands have reunited with new members only to lose their unique sound in the process. Creedence Clearwater Revisited may have changed their logo, but the sound is as intact as it has ever been. The two original members, Stu Cook and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford, are familiar with the standards they set long ago and deliver an authentic show. Concert guests can expect CCR Hall of Fame hits like "Proud Mary," "Suzie Q" and "Born on a Bayou" to name a few. Creedence Clearwater Revisited is sure to be an unforgettable show that you won't want to miss. Join us for a trip down memory lane as we celebrate the "Revival" of a timeless band. Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com or the Hoosier Park Box Office inside Shelby's Gifts in the Terrace.


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Opened to the public in February 1981 for year-round outdoor recreation opportunities and access to the Coleto Creek Reservoir, the park consists of 190 acres, of which approximately 40 acres have been developed.
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I had an interesting interaction with a reader on Twitter this week.
I made the assumption that Orioles fans are pulling for the Chicago Cubs because that team has several ex-Orioles on their roster.
There's right-handed starter Jake Arrieta, also known to a disgruntled fan base as the ace that got away. Arrieta showed flashes of brilliance here, but never could do it consistently.
There's right-handed reliever Pedro Strop, who went with Arrieta to Chicago in a 2013 deal for Scott Feldman and Steve Clevenger. Strop heard boos from some Orioles fans -- many who didn't like the way he wore his cap askew -- but he was, and is, a pretty good reliever.


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Nashua mother charged with manslaughter after son dies in hospitalBy KIMBERLY HOUGHTON
Union Leader Correspondent
May 13. 2013 1:05PM
NASHUA - The mother of 2-year-old Devon Gould called 911 after roommates and family members threatened to do the same because the boy, who eventually died of a catastrophic brain injury, was not waking up after 18 to 20 hours of sleep, according to prosecutors in court this morning.
Unique S. Gould, who is now charged with manslaughter in the death of her young son, also placed the child in the shower and shook him in an attempt to wake him April 26, said Karinne Brobst, assistant county attorney.
But those efforts were too late, according to court documents, which indicate the alleged beating occurred the day before Gould sought medical assistance for her son.
Gould, 21, of 8 Ash Court, was initially facing a charge of first-degree assault against Devon, alleging she repeatedly hit the boy on the buttocks and head April 25. However, those charges were upgraded Monday after the boy died Friday at a Massachusetts hospital. A family member said Devon was removed from life support exactly two weeks after being admitted.
Gould was arraigned Monday in 9th Circuit Court, Nashua District Division, now charged with manslaughter, three counts of second-degree assault and one count of first-degree assault.
According to the charges, Gould allegedly caused a catastrophic brain injury to the boy when she struck him with her hand. Gould is also accused of hitting the boy on the face and both sides of his buttocks, causing three separate bruises, according to court records.
Gould's public defense attorney, Anthony Sculimbrene, described this as a "very sad case."
In a statement, Sculimbrene said his client asserts her innocence. "She is devastated by the child's death. We will litigate every aspect of the case," he said outside of the courtroom.
Gould arrived in court wearing an orange jumpsuit and shackles. Her bail remained set at $100,000 cash despite a plea from the defense counsel to reduce the bail to personal recognizance.
Attorneys argued whether a prosecutor's synopsis detailing the newest charges, including testimony from undisclosed witnesses, should be sealed in the case. Sculimbrene contended that it would now be untimely to seal the records since a police affidavit previously filed at the courthouse was already reviewed and reported by the media. Judge Thomas Bamberger was taking the matter under advisement, and no decision was immediately made on whether to unseal the additional information about the case.
According to Sculimbrene, Gould has no prior criminal convictions. However, the attorney says he has represented Gould in the past, but he did not elaborate on those cases. "We understand that these charges are very serious," he told the court, suggesting that Gould is not a flight risk since she has lived in New Hampshire the majority of her life, and called 911 seeking help for her son.
Brobst argued that Devon was put to bed and stayed there for nearly 20 hours before 911 was called, stressing that call only took place because roommates and family members said they would call themselves if Gould didn't take action.
A group of about 10 relatives was in the courtroom Monday, but they refused to comment after the hearing.
"This case is still evolving. This is an ongoing case," said Brobst, who was joined by John Harding, a prosecutor with the Hillsborough County Attorney's Office. "We need to protect the integrity of the investigation going forward."
The boy's father, whose name has not yet been identified, decided to remove Devon from life support Friday, according to a family spokesperson. The child, who turned 2 years old in March, had suffered a serious brain injury, significant head trauma and intracranial bleeding, according to court records.
After the assault, Gould was interviewed by two detectives, at which time she allegedly acknowledged spanking her son on April 25, the day before emergency crews arrived at her home, court documents indicated.
"She admitted that she struck (him) numerous times on his buttocks, and confirmed that she also struck him in the head with her hand. Gould made admissions that she 'blacked out' at one point, and admitted to hitting (him) very hard," said a police affidavit filed by Detective Marc Anderson.
Police have refused to comment on whether Gould may have been impaired at the time of the alleged assault. She will be back in court on May 23.


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As the Lander University community prepares to welcome the premiere of "S. Lander - His Life and Legacy," a new film chronicling the life of the university's founder, the Rev. Samuel Lander, an exhibit in Lander's Monsanto Gallery will offer early glimpses of the state educator whose actions shaped the lives of many South Carolinians.
The Rev. Samuel Lander exhibit will feature a collection of artifacts from the Lander family and Williamston Female College (the college that eventually became Lander University). Some of the items included will be original Lander diaries and letters from 1850-72, historic photographs, a Williamston Female College graduation pin, a rocking chair handcrafted by the Rev. Lander and his three diplomas from Randolph Macon College. The exhibit will be on display through Dec. 4.
"The concept for the Samuel Lander Exhibit is for a clean and streamlined design featuring a main focal point with two video screens on either side playing interviews, clips and features that didn't make it into the final cut of the film," said Paul Crutcher, film writer, director and co-producer. "This will allow our gallery visitors a chance to learn some of the history of the Lander family, Williamston Female College and the transition to Greenwood without giving away key scenes from the film."
The exhibit will also feature enlargements of pertinent quotes from the life of the Rev. Lander, including, "Those who wish graduation without education are respectfully notified that this is not the school they are seeking," a quote by the Rev. Lander printed in the Williamston Female College catalog.
The film, titled "S. Lander - His Life and Legacy," will premiere at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, in Lander's Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center Auditorium. The premiere will be followed by a reception in the Monsanto Gallery. Tickets are $10 for general admission and free for students with ID. Tickets can be purchased at the Lander box office prior to the premiere. The film is written and produced by Crutcher, Lander radio station manager, and Dr. Robert Stevenson, chair of Lander's Department of Mass Communication and Theatre.


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There's a story in the Sydney Morning Herald today that's a great example of how meaningless political journalism has become. It's not about a manufactured scandal, or a gaffe, or something that happened decades ago, but is just the everyday political journalism that is, frankly, rubbish.
I don't think it's because political journalists are stupid. It's more that they write for each other and not for the public, and they don't ever stop to think about what they are actually writing. When I was a journalist, I used to write in journalese, just like every other journalist. Every now and then, the news editor made half-arsed murmurs about not using journalese – like Person A "slammed" Person B, or "Thailand's restive south" (go on, google that and see the 497,000 results for a phrase that no one but journalists use) – but journalese was only ever seen as particular words, and not the sentences that make up a story.
So, Rudd backers turn on PM for celebrity choice, by Mark Kenny and Jonathan Swan (interestingly, if you look at the URL, the "news story" is filed in opinion…):
The move to parachute the Olympian Nova Peris into Parliament has re-ignited discussion about Julia Gillard's political judgment and the value of so-called "celebrity" candidates.
Now, the article contains no discussion whatsoever about the "value of so-called "celebrity" candidates". None. Not a single sentence. The online version includes photos of Cheryl Kernot, Maxine McKew, and John Alexander, without any explanation of why these photos are there. Which is pretty suckful when you consider that the online version is almost permanent and will be the information that other journalists use when they write their stories. The paper version runs a pretty lazy story on the side of the main one, also by Mark Kenny, using these three people as evidence that celebrity candidates don't work. Kernot shouldn't be in that list. She was a senator for the Democrats from 1990-1997, then for Labor from 1998-2001. That hardly makes her a celebrity candidate. After all, no one says Billy Hughes was a celebrity candidate and he changed parties five times while in federal parliament, including while he was Prime Minister.
So that leaves McKew (a former ABC journo) and Alexander (a former tennis player). McKew won Bennelong from John Howard in 2007. Alexander won Bennelong from McKew in 2010. I hardly think Kenny's case is made by one seat. Particularly when you consider Peter Garrett, Andrew Wilkie, Malcolm Turnbull, cyclist Hubert Opperman and cricketer/hockey player Ric Charlesworth all had high profiles before getting into politics and lasted quite a while. (And these are just the recent ones that I've found with a quick search. Remember the days when journalists did basic research?)
Anyway, moving along to the bit about how the move has "re-ignited discussion about Julia Gillard's political judgement".
But Labor figures loyal to the former prime minister Kevin Rudd rounded on Ms Gillard on Wednesday, calling the drafting of Ms Peris to replace a sitting Labor senator for the Northern Territory "unprecedented".
Who are these Labor figures? Oh, look, there's just one:
"Because we are in an election year, most MPs will bite their lips, but people are furious," said the MP, who wished to remain anonymous.
One. Unnamed. MP.
One. Unnamed. MP. Who didn't have the guts to put his/her name to his/her words.
One. Unnamed. MP. Who wanted to undermine the PM and asked the journalists to leave out his/her name and they agreed.
One. Unnamed. MP. Who is a bit shitty about something and is using docile, unquestioning journalists to have a bit of a whinge. Can Mark Kenny and Jonathan Swan seriously not see how they are being used? Are they that blind? But I guess "One MP has a bit of a whinge about something" isn't as exciting as OH MY GOD WE HAVE TO KEEP WRITING ABOUT RUDD IN CASE THE PARTY DUMPS GILLARD AND RETURNS TO RUDD EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT ANYONE WANTS THAT BUT MY GOD WE AREN'T GOING TO MISS IT AGAIN.
But wait, there's more.
In an article about Nova Peris being endorsed as a Labor candidate there is no mention of her suitability. Except this bit:
"Unfortunately Nova doesn't realise she's being used by Julia Gillard," said Michael Anderson, a former leader of the Australian Black Power movement and a founder of the Aboriginal tent embassy.
"Ms Peris-Kneebone is only being used as a public relations exercise for Labor. She has not been involved in major political processes, rallies or otherwise. She has been missing in political action all the time."
Which is wrong. The journalists should have indicated that Anderson was wrong, not only for using her old name (she hasn't been Peris-Kneebone in over a decade), but for having no fucking idea what he is talking about. Nova Peris was awarded the Order of Australia, she was a treaty ambassador for ATSIC, she created the Peris Enterprises charity to promote health and education for Indigenous children, then there's the Nova Peris Girls Academy. And she was an international ambassador for the World Health Organisation (for youth suicide prevention), and a national ambassador for Reconciliation Australia, and a delegate to the National Constitution Convention, and a national patron for Beyond Blue. And here's a list of 17 things she's been involved in that make her one of the best candidates for political office that I've seen in a long time.
I found this information in less than one minute. Yet Kenny and Swan didn't even make a basic effort to point out that Anderson is completely wrong. They published his ignorance/lie, playing in to the narrative of Nova Peris being an unskilled celebrity candidate who will no doubt crash and burn and it will be ALL JULIA GILLARD'S FAULT.
I started this post by saying Kenny and Swan's story is a pretty bad example of political journalism. But now that I've dissected it, and seen how lazy and how wrong the story is, I've changed my mind. It's fucking appalling journalism and they should be ashamed of themselves.


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K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen Celebrates 30 Years!
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In 1979, when Chef Paul Prudhomme and his late wife, K, opened their "modest", 62-seat K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen on Chartres Street in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, they had no idea the restaurant was soon to become a sensation, with nightly lines of eager diners waiting sometimes hours to be seated. Now accepting reservations, K-Paul's still thrills diners after 30 years in business. Under the hands-on direction of Chef Paul Prudhomme, the restaurant has gone through major changes to keep up with the growing demands of its clients and the times, but has remained true to its original purpose: "Good Cooking, Good Eating, Good Loving!"
Based on the designs of the original 1834 structure, K-Paul's was extensively refurbished and expanded in 1996 and now offers seating for more than 200 dining guests. Dining areas include seasonal balcony dining, spacious dining rooms on both the first and second floors and an intimate climate-controlled courtyard for dining al fresco. K's Parlor, an enclosed private room on the second floor, is host to parties, corporate events, and other special occasions. Both floors feature an open kitchen where diners can see exactly how each delectable dish is prepared. K-Paul's gladly accepts reservations and offers catering on-site or anywhere around the world.
Executive Chef Paul Miller goes to great lengths to ensure the highest quality food. He states, "We have three kitchens and a bakery at K-Paul's and the philosophy and commitment to excellence will never change. There are still no freezers in the restaurant and only the freshest ingredients of the highest quality are used. This is why we change our menu daily."
Another reason to celebrate in 2009 is the return of K-Paul's deli-style lunch. As many may remember from the early years, K-Paul's offered great lunch dishes upstairs in a very informal atmosphere. As then, the mission now remains the same: creative and delicious offerings which are inexpensive and quick. As always, the food is fresh and seasoned with just the right touch of Magic!
With lunch service Thursday through Saturday from 11:00am to 2:00pm and traditional dinner service Monday through Saturday 5:30pm to 10:00pm, locals and tourists alike are enjoying the delectable dishes and timeless atmosphere at K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen. Guests may call in their lunch orders ahead of time at 504.522.8880 and pick up or order at the bar and sit down to eat. For dinner reservations please call 504.596.2530.
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Arbitration reversals eroding accountability
An arbitrator did McMinnville residents a grave injustice when he ordered reinstatement of police officer Tim Heidt, whose excessive indulgence in alcohol, violence and dissembling has, in our view, been amply documented. The arbitrator doesn't have to live with the result, which is immune from appeal, but the rest of us do.
Video evidence that didn't surface until two years after the incident depicts Heidt, a hulking defensive tactics expert, launching an unprovoked attack on diminutive bystander Hipolito Aranda during a February 2010 traffic stop. It shows Heidt throwing him to the pavement and pummeling him, breaking his arm and two of his ribs.
So, did Heidt end up facing charges? No, Aranda did — interfering with an officer and resisting arrest. Interestingly, a jury apparently found Aranda more credible, acquitting him without benefit of the damning video.
In February 2012, Heidt got into a vacation brawl in Seaside after downing, by his own estimate, 12 or 13 drinks. According to police, he threw a disabled man across the dance floor and was tossed out by a bouncer. Outside, he got into a brawl with some of the man's friends, then headed for home.
Mistaking another residential unit for his, he tried to force his way in, leading the terrified female occupant to call 911. While police were trying to interview him, he tumbled backward over a fence, but they gave him a professional pass on criminal accountability.
The beating video surfaced as officials were preparing to defend a civil suit filed by Aranda, and it forced them into a $295,000 payout.
Heidt's accounts did not seem to square with the facts in either case, and he was dismissed in June 2013. A union grievance called for binding arbitration, and arbitration almost inevitably seems to go the union's way.
In Portland, every excessive force termination in the past 20 years has been overturned. In one recent case, the city was ordered to reinstate an officer fired for shooting an unarmed man in the back.
When a citizen review board unanimously recommended termination of a captain for road rage and sexual harassment, the chief opted instead for demotion, and an arbitrator found even that excessive. When an officer was fired for smoking marijuana, driving drunk and sharing narcotics, an arbitrator concluded the proper course was offering him help dealing with medical and mental disabilities.
The local decision reflects that kind of reasoning: In the beating case, Heidt injured his hand pummeling Aranda, prompting him to file a workers compensation claim, and his memory had faded by the time he recovered enough to complete his report; in the brawl case, his credibility was clouded by extreme inebriation.
None of that rings true.
Short term, we see no viable solution. Long term, we favor taking binding arbitration off the table locally through negotiation or statewide through legislation, at least in cases where excessive force is an issue.
The police are charged with holding the rest of us accountable. We do the officers a disservice if we do not hold them accountable in return.


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1. Cast your research net wide! Even if a disaster was local in nature, news stories can often be found coast to coast, or even internationally. Don't stop your research at local newspapers. I found news of the fire in newspapers from New York to Oregon to Louisiana. While many of these papers repeated the same Associated Press story, some papers, such as the New York Times, sent their own reporters to the scene who wrote independent accounts.
2. Look in newspapers for "anniversary" pieces in the years after the event.
3. Check historical societies and libraries near the disaster location to see if the institution has a file or exhibit about the event. If there is a police or fire fighter archive in the area, that, too, might have kept records.
4. Is there a local memorial or monument for the victims or one commemorating the event?
5. Check eBay, book dealers, antique dealers, and Google books for items, books, and papers about the event. Don't forget WorldCat's online library resource.
6. Search for video or film of the event. A few years ago, I found that an online film archive had film footage of the fire.
7. Check court records for lawsuits, plus insurance company files or publications for investigations or settlements.
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