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Distributor: Warner Interactive
Release Date: 1996
Note: This review was originally published October 20, 1996
Some projects simply get in over their heads attempting to accomplish more than is possible with the available talent. 3 Skulls of the Toltecs most assuredly fits this category. It is not that the game is dated with its point-and-click interface and an immense inventory system. I happen to like that type of game. It's not because the plot is a retread of a thousand old black-and-white Hollywood westernsI also happen to like warmed-over cowboy and Indian stories. Nor is it the cartoony animations that could easily have been done by a moonlighting Lucas Arts employee. Rather, it is a matter of too many elements not living up to their full potential, of slipshod writing that never rises above a grade-school level, jokes that are flatter than a warm beer, and an interface that will put you to sleep quicker than a singing cowboy. I have played Freddie Pharkas and laughed at Josh Mandel's comical observations and let me tell you, 3 Skulls of the Toltecs is no Freddie Pharkas and you, sir, are no Josh Mandel.
3 Skulls is a third-person adventure game that has you playing as lanky Fenimore Fillmore, a traveling cowboy with an exaggerated walk who has unwittingly contributed to the death of an Old West traveling salesman. As the unlucky salesman drifts off to a better world, you learn that he possesses a golden skull. You also learn that three such skulls are needed to unlock the storied Toltec treasure. When the skull is stolen from you by the same rustlers who were hunting the salesman, you decide to find all three skulls and collect the legacy for yourself. Of course, your search will take you to all of the familiar western locationsan Indian village, an army fort, an Old West town, etc. Everything is a cliché, but it is a familiar cliché that we do not see much of nowadays. So while the plot is not original, it is as comfortable as a ten-gallon hat and gets a grade of B.
The puzzles in 3 Skulls are actually a lot of fun. It is one of those take-anything-that-is-not-nailed-down inventory systems with a few red herrings thrown in to keep you on your toes. Numerous subjects that are seemingly unrelated to the main story (but eventually tie in) are unfolded through conversations with the supporting characters. The interface has been simplified as much as possible. Fenimore is controlled via your mouse, and once you have completed a certain portion of the game, an onscreen map appears that, thankfully, allows easy access to already-visited areas. As is common in these type of games, there is extensive backtracking, so the map is a welcome addition. But there are two glaring problems in this game, and one of them rears its ugly head during scenes when you attempt to advance a situation through dialogue trees. If Fenimore is positioned directly in front of a character and you click to ask a question, if he is not standing in the exact spot that was dictated by the programmers, then Fenimore will actually walk to the left of the screen, circle behind the character you want to question, and cross to the right of the screen, only to return to what seems to be, but I am sure is a millionth of a millimeter different, the exact same spot. Not only is this time-consuming and frustrating, but I actually put on quite a few pounds frequenting the refrigerator while waiting for Fenimore to position himself. While some of the puzzles are fun, the execution suffers from saddle rash: C-.
The animation is the cartoon equivalent of the Lucas Arts Monkey Island series. Crisp and detailed with small sight gags going on in the backgroundlike an Indian plucking a feather from his headdress and using it to pick his nails. There is a nice cartoony feel for the old west, be it a swaybacked horse swatting flies with its tail or a saloon madam leaning over a banister to showcase her cleavage to prospective customers. The graphics are, at times, likewise impressive in that their simplicity convincingly conveys the sparseness of the west, yet there are also bewildering moments such as the French fort (pictured above) that had me wondering why it looked as though it was hanging in space. Confusing to say the least. Such lapses easily demote the graphics grade to a B-.
If ever a game faltered in its presentation through voice acting, then it is 3 Skulls of the Toltecs. It is not that the acting is bad. No, rather it is inadvertently racist. Indians speak broken English, "Me no trust white man," Chinese characters sound like Hop Sing from Bonanza (No tickee, no washee). Not to mention one character's poor man's John Wayne imitation. This part of the game comes off so horribly because it is trying desperately to be F-Troop. But F-Troop was broad farce, meant to be ludicrous, and we laughed because we knew the idiosyncracies of the characters and their backgrounds. 3 Skulls wants to emulate, but never approaches, the writing standards of F-Troop, and it suffers terribly in comparison. F-Troop had college-educated Indians (portrayed by Italian actors!) who shrewdly spoke broken English so that the white man would not suspect their true ambitions. The soldiers of F-Troop were a lovable bunch who consistently bumbled their way to victory. I have a nagging suspicion that the developers of 3 Skulls meant for their creations to be viewed through the same glass, but poor writing and lack of character depth sabotage the effort. Voice acting: F.
3 Skulls is next to impossible to find and is really not worth the search. While the game does have its aforementioned good points, the clumsy intedrface and outrageous accents destroy any sense of authenticity and diminishes the fun element. Not bad enough to gain entrance to the Dungeon of Shame and not good enough to recommend, 3 Skulls' ultimate destiny was the bargain binthe Boot Hill of adventure games.
3 Skulls of the Toltecs final grade: C-
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"I took my eyes off the road for only a second - and then, it happened."
Distracted driving is a common occurrence. More than 53,000 distracted driving-related crashes occurred last year in Kentucky, resulting in more than 15,000 injuries and 199 fatalities.
To address this problem, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety recently kicked-off a "Distracted Driving is Deadly Driving" campaign aimed at changing driver behavior. The campaign ties in perfectly with the nationwide effort to reduce distracted driving crashes.
I love this time of year. The fall mornings and evenings are cool, giving me hope that winter is on its way.
Fall is a time for children to play in the leaves, enjoy a last few warm days and then begrudgingly drag out long-sleeved clothing.
It's also a time for homecoming, whether it's a family reunion, church revival or something of a larger scale such as Campbellsville University's annual homecoming festivities.
How do they do that? I asked myself that question several dozen times while covering the Golden Dragon Acrobats on Oct. 8.
Those of you who missed the performance, which kicked off the new Central Kentucky Arts Series of shows, you really missed something spectacular.
It was a heck of a way to start the day.
Driving to work one morning a few months ago, I spotted a car ahead of me on Coakley Street. The car was on my side of the road, yet it was driving in the opposite direction.
There was enough distance between us that a head-on collision was not imminent. So, I began to flash my headlights and honk my horn. The driver didn't notice.
Another year is quickly coming to a close. Hard to believe, isn't it?
We have Halloween in just a few weeks, then a few short weeks later it will be Thanksgiving, followed closely by the madness of the Christmas shopping season, then Christmas itself, New Year's ... and then it will be 2010.
Ever get that feeling that if you blink, you'll miss something important?
While these next few months will be busy, we've got to slow down enough to take stock of our lives. Not just what we need or want, but also to acknowledge what we've already got.
Hero: A person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
There's usually not much "down" time in a family with three kids involved in multiple activities, so with outside activities canceled because of the rain, this past weekend was a rarity.
We had a "Battleship" war, of course. But we also spent time watching television.
Steve McNair, former NFL quarterback, was shot and killed on July 4, allegedly by a woman who was his girlfriend. While men kill their intimate partners more often than women do, women are also capable of this kind of violence.
Many years ago, a couple came to me for counseling, only reluctantly revealing that she had once shot him during an argument. He survived and they were still together. Her temper, however, was still painfully obvious.
OK, newspaper folks. It's time to pick ourselves off the ground and fight back. There is plenty of time left on the clock, and our fans - more than 100 million loyal readers - are pulling for us to win. So here's how we rally.
First and foremost, we have to ignore those self-proclaimed pundits and cynics who believe that newspapers are dead. They are dead wrong.
Sure, newspaper companies face serious challenges. But we also have serious opportunities to re-engineer ourselves as quality content creators for local print and online audiences that advertisers still desire.
I'm about to get nerdy. You've been warned.
On Saturday, Sept. 12, my wife and I traveled to Lexington for the Scarefest Horror & Paranormal Convention. It was the first horror film convention for both of us, and we had no idea what to expect.
I've been a fan of horror films and books for most of my life but have never had the opportunity to go to a convention. Until recently, there hadn't been a convention in Kentucky, and I'm not a big enough horror nerd to travel out of state.
While many are focused on fighting the government takeover of the health care system, a lesser-known bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week that paved the way for a government takeover of the student loan industry.
Recent polls have shown that Americans feel the government is trying to do too many things that should be left to businesses and individuals.
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McMinnville woman, daughter killed in Salem crash
SALEM — A McMinnville woman and her 9-year-old daughter were killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash on Turner Road SE, south of the intersection with Airway Drive SE.
Salem police identified the victims as Kelly Moore, 26, and Jasmine Moore. Her twin sister, Jayden, was injured. The three were passengers in a vehicle driven by Hannah Reitz, 28, also of McMinnville.
Police gave this account of the crash, which occurred at 6:17 p.m.:
Reitz was northbound on Turner Road when her 1994 Ford Escort crossed into the path of a southbound 1997 Ford F-150 pickup driven by Jason McMurphy, 32, of Turner. The vehicles collided head-on, killing Kelly and Jasmine Moore.
Reitz, Jayden Moore and Reitz's 8-year-old daughter, Marena, were transported to Salem Hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Jayden and Marena were later transferred to a trauma center in Portland. McMurphy was hospitalized in Salem with less serious injuries.
The Kelly Moore Benefit Memorial Fund has been established with Wells Fargo Bank to help the Moore family with expenses.
The police department's Traffic Control Unit is investigating the crash. Lt. Dave Okada said it's not clear what caused the Escort to cross the center line, but it does not appear intoxicants or speed were factors.
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PRESS RELEASE: Board of Governors Chair Ava L. Parker Presents State University System 2010 Annual Report
EMBARGO – Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 – expected at 11 A.M. CST (NOON EST)
The Board Chair's presentation occurs today toward the start of the full Board of Governors meeting.
To watch live, via web stream: www.flbog.edu (bottom left link)
View the Board Chair's PowerPoint presentation slides (PDF) which include more details therein relative to each university.
Board of Governors Chair Ava L. Parker highlights five major focus areas, challenges for future
State University System to turn document interactive later this year, becoming national accountability model,
says Chancellor Frank T. Brogan
PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Board of Governors of the State University System today released its 2010 Annual Report, the second year that the document reflects unprecedented content from the 11 universities, including "work plans" and individual metrics – all of which reflect the data and underpinnings that will "continue to point to the pivotal role of the State University System in creating the future that Florida needs and deserves," said Board Chair Ava L. Parker during a "State of the System" address.
State University System Chancellor Frank T. Brogan noted that this is the second Annual Report produced since the Board in 2008-09 established "a more robust accountability and performance tracking system that better monitors progress from year to year. Improved graduation and retention rates, more research and development and increased to-market commercialization – all of which also serve as key metrics within our New Florida Initiative, an ongoing partnership with the Legislature – are represented in the Annual Report in great detail, and with substantial user-friendly graphics and text.
"We want not just streams of data before the Board of Governors but the right data being tracked in the right way," he continued. "The Board of Governors has the constitutional responsibility to make informed decisions that continually build Florida's critical knowledge-based economy and transform Florida to then be more competitive amid national and global economies. Time is running short to help ensure these dynamics proliferate and pulse through the state's economic portfolio."
Brogan also noted that staff plan to make the Annual Report "come alive" with interactive tools in development for late 2011 so that "a user could maybe bring together four or seven universities' data from three or four prongs into one picture. You just wait, because I truly believe our data reporting model will be one that draws national attention in higher education circles for its distinct features and meaningfulness to stakeholders."
Eds: A list of 11 "key accomplishments" – one from each university – is contained at the end of this press release. Please note that each university also has a considerable list of key accomplishments contained in the Annual Report, and those lists are at the opening pages of each university's respective tabbed section. See the 2010 Annual Report (click on Volume I) posted at http://www.flbog.edu/pressroom/meeting_items.php?id=122&agenda=414.
Brogan said the Annual Report speaks to the System's commitment to continue its emphasis on culling information that is helpful to the Legislature, as well, for budgeting decisions: "As good stewards of the public's investment, our universities continue to find greater efficiencies through better System-wide coordination, leveraging new of opportunities, assessing programmatic viability and monitoring resource allocation.
"As I've said before, the health and vibrancy of the State University System's 11 institutions is inextricably linked to the health and vibrancy of the state's economy. How we approach educating our workforce is how we choose to see the future of Florida," Brogan stated. "Therefore, words cannot begin to express my appreciation to the small staff team here in Tallahassee and the university liaisons across the state who work year-round on ensuring continued improvement and parsing of this document into one that is not only user-friendly but meaningful for our current and future planning."
Parker is a Jacksonville attorney in private practice. Brogan formerly served as the president of Florida Atlantic University, Lt. Governor, was elected Florida Commissioner of Education, and has been a county school superintendent, school principal and classroom teacher.
In the first-ever "State of the System" address on Thursday, Parker outlined five major components and highlights of the 2010 Annual Report:
1. Considerable talent and innovation among students, institutions, faculty and researchers:
For instance, more than $1.6 billion in research and development dollars was drawn into and expended by the System for FY 2008-09 (for data collected in 2010), a remarkable increase of 32 percent just in the past five years.
In 2009-10, the State University System awarded more than 53,000 baccalaureate and 20,000 graduate degrees to university students who will collectively add an estimated $750 million annually to Florida's economy as a result of their newly attained level of higher education. More than one-third of the baccalaureate degrees and nearly half the graduate degrees were awarded in areas of strategic emphasis that the Board of Governors has identified as most closely related to the state's existing and emerging workforce needs.
Also, graduation data for undergraduates continue to improve, Parker said: "According to data collected by standard-bearer National Center for Education Statistics, our System's six-year graduation rate for full-time, first-time-in-college students – entering in the fall of 2002 – is higher than the national average for public universities and is at 10th nationally in data released this past fall. In this same ranking, our System was 5th in graduation rates for black undergraduates; and 6th for Hispanics graduates. While those are numbers we can certainly brag about, we also know we can do more to help our students persist and complete their degree programs in a timely manner so that those student slots are then accessible to new students."
Parker also emphasized the launch in 2010 of the partnership with the Florida Legislature recognizing and supporting the role and return-on-investment of state universities in economic development, a critical effort now known as the New Florida Initiative (www.flbog.edu/New_Florida). Parker noted that this initiative represents a "major cultural shift in how we do business by bringing together four corners of an important framework: 1. uniting our universities in collaborative teaching and research efforts to address myriad issues; 2. allocating resources to advance Florida's economic transformation; 3. expecting results that are clearly articulated to the Board of Governors prior to allocation; and 4. ensuring accountability for the return on investment of state funds." She noted that the New Florida Initiative is helping universities recruit and retain faculty who will better sustain and increase research dollars into Florida.
2. The governance and cross-sector coordination of the State University System and partnerships with the Legislature:
"This year, the Board of Governors made significant advancements in its oversight of the State University System, as it continues to evolve and grow. We made an important decision to resolve the questions of governance that had been at the center of our involvement in a lawsuit against the Legislature.
After months of negotiations and extensive Board involvement, Chancellor Brogan and I signed a governance agreement with the Legislature and the Governor— clarifying roles and responsibilities relative to the oversight of the System," Parker said.
Included in those statutory changes was the creation of a Higher Education Coordinating Council, the members of which are the chief executives for all of Florida's education delivery systems — both public and private — with representatives of the business community appointed by the Senate President and House Speaker. "We look forward to Chancellor Brogan's regular reports about the Council as it works to provide advice regarding better coordination and articulation across all sectors— leading to a unified, strategic vision for education in Florida," Parker said.
3. Continued dialogue and close review of tuition and fees that ensures the State University System of Florida remains accessible and affordable:
Because enrollment fluctuates throughout the year, the fall headcount is traditionally used for the purposes of common comparisons with other states. The fall 2009 enrollment in the System exceeded 312,000. Based on this metric, Florida now has the fourth-largest public university enrollment in the country.
"When we finalize the numbers for Fall 2010 enrollment, it is expected to reflect another 3 percent in growth from fall 2009 to fall of 2010," Parker noted. "To put things in a national perspective, five of our institutions are among the 20 largest public universities in the country. These data begin to highlight some of the capacity issues some of our universities face. As we update our Board's Strategic Plan this year, we must look at sustainable growth plans for the System and individual institutions if we are to attain the optimal balance between providing access and maintaining outstanding quality."
While acknowledging that the State University System is the 48th-lowest for in-state undergraduate tuition, Parker said it is the Board's responsibility "to carefully weigh each and every tuition and fee request brought forward in the context of each university's local market conditions and student demographic. This allows us to ensure that we maintain access to higher education while providing the resources needed to elevate our institutions."
Following the statutory rewrite mentioned above, the Board of Governors put in place the necessary framework and Board regulations to comport to the new laws, "and I appreciate how keenly attuned our Board members are to the economic pressures that our students, our institutions and our state are facing – we are committed to striking the right balance to avoid undue burdens," Parker said.
4. Focusing on System operations and offerings to ensure the identification of unnecessary duplication of programming while ensuring the institutions leverage any opportunity for efficiency and maximum results:
State universities continue to respond to economic challenges with focused efforts to maximum returns.
"Our university provosts have been working to determine if there are better ways to organize and coordinate academic program delivery across the System. This team has been reviewing data on academic degree program delivery, participation, and productivity at all levels and will be presenting their findings and recommendations to the Board of Governors in the coming months," she said.
Since 2007, Parker noted that the State University System has closed or suspended more than 100 institutes and centers; closed or suspended dozens of full-degree programs and numerous other tracks within degree programs; and merged some departments and colleges. In 2010, universities closed 26 more institutes and centers; placed an additional 11 in inactive status to weather economic conditions; closed an additional 20 degree programs; and placed another 23 in inactive status. All of these efforts have enabled the State University System to respond to significant budget cuts while maintaining integrity of the university experience for students.
As a result of economic and other circumstances, online instruction and interaction is growing fast. Student enrollment in e-learning courses continued to grow this past year – with "an astounding near-half of all students in the System taking at least one distance learning course for a variety of important reasons, therefore adding to our commitment to access," Parker said. "We see this trend continuing upward as demand for e-learning options increases. We had previously scheduled a workshop devoted to e-learning and distance learning at the Board Meeting in March, so the discussion will prove timely."
5. Continued emphasis on the Board's stated commitment to devote concentrated attention to ongoing work of strategic planning and performance monitoring of the System:
Parker noted that in 2010, the 11 institutions began work on multi-year University "Work Plans" that are centered to each university's unique personality and strengths. These are the same "work plans" that the respective Presidents and Chairs of the Boards of Trustees presented to the Board of Governors in summer 2010. Each university has outlined a vision for the next five to 10 years, including more immediate university priorities and plans for achieving those priorities. The Board of Governors' own strategic plan continues to reflect and will further interface with these "work plans." Because alignment of all these components is critical, the State University System's FY 2011-12 Legislative Budget Request is aligned with the goals and priorities outlined in the University "Work Plans."
"If you get the sense that coordination and collaboration is a recurring theme in my remarks, then you have clearly been paying attention." Parker said.
The State University System is governed by the 17-member Florida Board of Governors, an entity created in the Florida Constitution (Article IX, Section 7) by voters. See www.flbog.edu.
The 2010 Annual Report also serves to fulfill certain statutory reporting requirements. Specifically, the coordination of the Annual Report, with University Work Plans, address the following:
• accountability components in Section 1008.46, Florida Statutes;
• Florida 21st Century Technology, Research and Scholarship Enhancement Act in Section 1004.226(9), F.S.;
• Scholarship Enhancement Act in Section 1004.226(9), F.S.);
• tuition differential fee in Section 1009.24(16)(e), F.S.;
• enrollment planning and budgeting information in Section 1011.90, F.S.; and
• program approval in Section 1004.03(1), F.S.
(For the complete list of each university's "key accomplishments," see the 2010 Annual Report posted at http://www.flbog.edu/pressroom/meeting_items.php?id=122&agenda=414 – under each university's section tab.)
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee: FAMU's College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences was awarded $14 million to enhance its infrastructure, thereby increasing cutting-edge research.
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton: The U.S. Department of Energy announced the selection of FAU's Center for Ocean Energy Technology as the third national center ["Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center"] focused on developing ways to tap the power of oceans as a source of clean, affordable energy.
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers: After just 12 years of operation and for the first time, FGCU was ranked amid the top 50 public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report's annual listings.
Florida International University, Miami: FIU's team, composed of students from the College of Architecture + the Arts and the College of Engineering and Computing, was one of 20 teams in the world selected to participate in the 2010-2011 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon.
Florida State University, Tallahassee: The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory was funded by a $17.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
New College, Sarasota: Forbes.com ranked NCF the 15th best public college in America.
University of Central Florida, Orlando: UCF was ranked third in the nation by the IEEE Patents Scorecard for the strength and impact of patents. [The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is the world's largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence.]
University of Florida, Gainesville: UF broke ground on the Florida Innovation Hub, a business super-incubator in Gainesville [to open Fall 2011], and its Research and Academic Center at Lake Nona in Orlando [to open in 2012].
University of North Florida, Jacksonville: Transportation and Logistics students defeated 14 universities to win the national 2010 Operation Stimulus Case competition at the 28th Annual Denver Transportation Forum.
University of South Florida, Tampa: USF established what is believed to be the nation's first School of Global Sustainability as an academic program.
University of West Florida, Pensacola: UWF opened its School of Science and Engineering Building, which has a LEED Gold Level certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. [LEED – or Leadership in Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design – is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party verification.]


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Some state lawmakers are considering legislation that would help them get out of legal trouble if they violate Michigan's campaign finance disclosure laws. But why would elected officials be interested in changing the rules to make it easier on political candidates who violate the law?
State Rep. Fred Durhal Jr., the bill's primary sponsor, says: "I was approached by an individual who won an election and who owed campaign debts — fines for failure to file in a timely manner. The debts came out to — I think it was about $4,000 or whatever."
When Rep. Durhal found out the secretary of state required prompt payment of these fines, he introduced legislation to let his fellow lawmakers set up an installment plan to pay off the fines over the course of a year. "And if they don't do it," Rep. Durhal says, "then that goes back into collections, and they'll do whatever they have to do: going to court, garnishing — whatever that situation requires by law."
We spoke with Rich Robinson, the executive director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, a nonprofit organization that researches and analyzes money in Michigan politics. We asked Robinson how many elected officials really end up in such debt. According to him: "There are very few committees that incur large fines. Most committees don't incur any fines to speak of."
Rep. Durhal says that includes his own campaign committee. I remarked: "When I saw this piece of legislation, and that you were the sponsor, I immediately went to your campaign disclosure, and I noticed you've got a lot of late filings, etc. Now, some people might think, 'Well, gee, he's just looking out for himself.'" Rep. Durhal responded: "No, whatever late filings I've had, I paid them and my account is clear and I'm OK. This was not for me; it was done for someone else."
When I commented that some people might draw those conclusions, Rep. Durhal replied: "They may. I mean, my records are public records. I invite the public to take a look at them."
We did just that. A cursory glance at Rep. Durhal's campaign finance disclosure reports shows a laundry list of late-filing notices and fees dating back to 1995. When printed out, there are more than 100 pages of correspondence between Rep. Durhal's candidate committee and the state.
Now, when asked about these specifically, Rep. Durhal acknowledged past offenses, but says he is caught up with the state. State records confirm this, but several of the bill's cosponsors also have a dubious record of compliance. Like Rep. Durhal, Rep. George Cushingberry has paid fines for campaign finance disclosure violations.
In 2005, the state attorney general even charged Rep. Cushingberry with election-law violations for failing to file required campaign finance disclosure reports and signing documents that said he had. The case was later dismissed by a circuit court judge on the grounds the state should have arranged an "amicable conciliatory agreement." Rep. Cushingberry has not responded to our calls requesting comment.
Another bill sponsor is Rep. Lamar Lemmons Jr. His son, a former state representative, was fined more than $1,000 for failing to file two or more campaign finance statements. Rep. Lemmons has also not responded to our request for comment on his son's fines or his support for this legislation.
Robinson says instances of large campaign finance fines are rare, and that a bill to allow politicians to establish payment plans for such fines is not a priority. "If I was to prepare a long list of problems that need to be addressed in the campaign finance reporting system and enforcement," Robinson says, "I don't think that would make the list at all."
Mackinac Center Senior Legislative Analyst Jack McHugh adds that the attention may simply be misdirected: "If we've got members of the political class that are essentially acting as scofflaws and ignoring the laws that they've passed themselves and now trying to make it easier for them to do that, I rebel at that thought a little bit. Any person would who believes in the rule of law." McHugh continues: "This is a perfect illustration of the priorities of the political class. First, take care of the political class. Second, everything else."
It's hard not to agree. With Michigan in such bleak economic condition, it seems like now might be the time for lawmakers to serve their constituents, not themselves.


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Emergency crews worked to free injured people from the wreckage of a five car accident Wednesday morning. Four people were injured, one critical. Tulsa Life Flight landed their helicopter on scene to take the driver of an SUV to a Tulsa hospital to be treated for multiple injuries. Traffic was diverted from the accident scene for about an hour as crews worked to clear the wreckage. The accident was investigated by Oklahoma Highway Patrol. LeFlore County EMS, Poteau Fire and Rescue, Poteau Police and the LeFlore County Sheriff's Department responded to the accident.


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1) Go to the beach. Try to silence the ocean.
2) The next time you go on vacation, record the silence of your apartment, then play it back during your next party.
3) Spend a week where all your light only comes from fire.
4) Free the words from your books: read them aloud, then cross them off as you read.
5) Wear a leash and collar and let your dog walk you.
6) Clean your cleaning lady's house. Frame the gloves you use, then throw them out.
7) Turn all of your maps upside down. Do you feel lighter?
8) Go to a park and cry. If anyone asks you what is wrong, tell them that everything is too beautiful.
9) Spend an hour every morning trying to imitate a wind chime.
10) Bury yourself in the Earth, then come out of it like a blooming flower.
11) Buy a burrito and set it free.
12) Mist yourself and listen to crickets chirping.
13) Make guacamole, leave it in your fridge, don't eat it, throw it away when it rots.
14) Use a litter box for a week. Write poetry about it.
15) Drive to a cornfield. Find a scarecrow. Let him rest, stand in his place for an evening.
16) Buy antique rifles and disassemble them to disassemble the past.
17) Describe a rainbow to a blind person and tape their reaction.
18) Lick a nine-volt battery, then eat a tuna steak. Which did you like more?
19) Get a private box seat at a Broadway play, then sit facing away from the stage for the whole performance.
20) Serve unpopped popcorn. When people ask you why, tell them to dream of what could have been.


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JAPN 432 Conversational Japanese I (1)
Emphasis on development of practical conversational proficiency in a culturally and linguistically appropriate way in both formal and informal styles. Intensive training in oral expression and listening comprehension exercises, including authentic listening materials and vocabulary enlargement.
- Prerequisite: JAPN 332 or consent of instructor
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Associate Dentist to join our well-established practice in Royton, Greater Manchester.
What we do matters. Our customers trust our dentists with one of their most important assets, their smile. Patient care is our passion and we believe everyone deserves a happy and healthy smile, which is why we thrive on having the very best dentists in the industry working with us to ensure we all keep on smiling.
Here at Bupa Dental Care our people are at the heart of everything we do, because we care. We have created environments where people can look forward to coming to work, feel empowered and benefit from working collaboratively with brilliant & talented experts. So joining us isn't just for a job, but a career.
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The Practice: Established with 4 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised withR4 Software, digital x-ray processing and air conditioned. Experienced longstanding associates supported by a dedicated Dental Hygienist and a team of qualified professional support staff. Providing a mix of NHS & Private and in addition offering Practice Plan and Oasis Basics.
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Halls for the performing arts are places where members of the audience often relax to put everyday matters out of mind and, at the same time, focus intently to enjoy the nuances that, together, can make a great exposition.
Halls for the performing arts are places where members of the audience often relax to put everyday matters out of mind and, at the same time, focus intently to enjoy the nuances that, together, can make a great exposition.
Examples of such locales include The Lakeland Center and, in Sarasota, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
This month, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported, Van Wezel's reputation took a harrowing turn — one that would be laughable if it weren't so disturbing: A member of the audience physically attacked a fellow theatergoer after a modern-dance performance.
The history of dance has its share of violence — the 1913 riot over the Paris premier of Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" ballet comes to mind, as does the recent acid attack on the artistic director of Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet.
But artistic differences weren't the cause of the Van Wezel episode. Instead, it was sparked by cellphone etiquette, or the lack thereof.
A report of the incident says the following: One lady checked her phone once too often, and one gentleman sitting near her lost his cool over the perceived offense. He grabbed her neck and pushed her back into her seat after the performance.
Some late-night comedian probably will have a field day with the story, which was carried in national newspapers. At heart, however, the episode represents something not funny at all: unnecessary violence.
Fortunately, no lasting physical harm appears to have been done last month, but the principle of basic civility took it on the chin.
To be sure, other people's cellphones can be so annoying — especially at movies and concerts — that they are best turned off in such cases. Polite people do so, but when the rest fail to follow the golden rule, it's merely irritating — not life-threatening.
In the face of annoyance, our species is supposed to be smart enough to use our gift of communication skills — language separates us from the "lower" animals, we're often told — to defuse a situation peacefully.
The woman in this case intends to press charges, says the report — another reminder that the bizarre episode was no joke. It never is when people take out their frustrations by inflicting harm on others.
A cellphone is perhaps the premier communication tool of our time. How ironic that it has become one more avenue for alienation.


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Balance Returns to Arizona Housing
May 27, 2014
For the last decade, the local housing market has been driven by extremes. In the early 2000's fever-pitched demand and readily accessible financing (one could say too readily available to some borrowers) led to an overheated run-up. Then the housing bust, driven by an economic great recession, a flood of distressed properties, a tight squeeze on financing and a shrinking pool of buyers. Then the market bottomed out in 2011 and for the last 2 years we have been in a recovery trend.
What we haven't seen in all these years is a normal (or balanced) market. Welcome to 2014, because a more normal market is where we are right now. While some parts of the nation are still experiencing a shortage of listings, in Arizona we are currently at a more balanced position. The rate of pricing appreciation this year has slowed and distressed sales are drying up. These are all signs of good health.
Normal is good. The charts below show the balance of supply to demand in Tucson's housing market, and affordability trends in Phoenix and Tucson. You'll note that while the overall market is more balanced, different conditions exist at various price points. Monthly payment on a median priced home is up slightly from the market bottom, due to rising prices and interest rates slightly off lows, however with a more stabilized and normal market the rate of increase in costs of purchasing a home should slow to a more normal pace.
As always, your Long Realty agent is the best source of information on your local market and what it means for your situation.
These statistics are based on information obtained from TARMLS and ARMLS on 05/05/2014. Information is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.
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Capture life's best moments before they're gone with this smartphone's 16 MP rear camera just by placing your finger on the fingerprint scanner. The professional mode helps you capture life-like pictures effortlessly. With its 8 MP front camera, you can capture beautiful selfies and 'groupfies', no matter where you are, at the beach with bright sunlight or at the pub with minimal light, thanks to its Selfie-flash and wide selfie shot feature.
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Leather: All leathers are certified and chromium-free, sourced from Polish and Italian tanneries and all are vegetable dyed. Vegetable tanned leather is tanned using tannins and other ingredients found in vegetable matter such as tree bark, wood, leaves, fruit, and roots. Only some ten percent of all leather worldwide is vegetable tanned, which is why natural leather is so highly valued and treasured.
Fabric: All of our fabrics are sourced from Poland and woven from natural fibers not requiring pesticides or herbicides, and some of them come from organic and sustainable sources. In the history of Poland linen has gained a rich tradition. It is one of the oldest natural fibers used in fabric production, however today features in less than one percent of all textiles. In our products we also use sailcloth cotton wich is a strong, highly durable fabric and water resistant.
Fittings: The fittings are specially handmade from solid brass for Thisispaper at a workshop in the south of Poland. For over 40 years this family firm has specialized in working with brass. Its founder still turns his hands to the welding process. Our fittings are extremely fracture-resistant and durable. Over time their surface acquires a noble and unique patina.
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Words That Inspire: It Couldn't Be Done
It Couldn't Be Done
by Edgar Albert Guest
Somebody said that it couldn't be done,
But, he with a chuckle replied
That "maybe it couldn't," but he would be one
Who wouldn't say so till he'd tried.
So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin
On his face. If he worried he hid it.
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn't be done, and he did it.
Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you'll never do that;
At least no one has done it";
But he took off his coat and he took off his hat,
And the first thing we knew he'd begun it.
With a lift of his chin and a bit of a grin,
Without any doubting or quiddit,
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn't be done, and he did it.
There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done,
There are thousands to prophesy failure;
There are thousands to point out to you one by one,
The dangers that wait to assail you.
But just buckle it in with a bit of a grin,
Just take off your coat and go to it;
Just start to sing as you tackle the thing
That "couldn't be done," and you'll do it.
There are few things that motivate young people more than to be told they shouldn't do something or that something can't be done. It's a carrot that says, "Bet you can't!" or "Double dare you!"
And there are times when being told It CAN'T be done for the umpteenth time feels like a heavy wool coat on a young person's shoulders, causing her to slump forward, lower the head, and walk a bit slower.
Ashe Jaafaru, a high school student from Minneapolis, Minnesota, recorded this poem during the middle of No Impact Week (January 3-11, 2011). Her motivation? To rally her spirits and that of others who took on the challenge of No Impact Week's activities like making no trash, buying local, and even taking a day off from electronics (can you imagine?!).
Note to Educators
Is there a saying or a phrase that rings so true with you that you want to say it over and over, like a chant or a mantra? Play Ashe Jaafaru's spoken-word recording of Edward Guest's poem to your students. You and your students will feel the connection Ashe has with the poem by the way she reads it out loud. "It Couldn't Be Done"— written at least 50 years ago—has a timeless message.
What would this poem sound like in your classroom? Fall in love with this poem as Ashe did. Read it aloud as a class to remind each other that you can do anything if you put your mind to it. Once this poem has found a place with your students, you may extend the conversation with the following activity.
Have your students choose one of the following questions and write a response poem or a short story describing their thoughts and experiences. The poem or story can follow Guest's style of rhyming and cadence or be free form. As a bonus, student may record their spoken-word poem to share with others, over and over again.
- Think of reasons why people discourage their friends or tell them that they will fail. When you see discouragement around you, what can you do to change the situation or "make lemonade out of lemons"?
- What is your dream? Why do you think it is important to stand by your dreams? What is standing in your way of doing something that is important to you?
About the poet
Edgar Albert Guest was hired as a copy boy for the Detroit Free Press in 1895 and worked his way up to the news department where he would work for almost 65 years. The "people's poet" published over 20 volumes of poetry and allegedly wrote over 11,000 poems. Of his poems he said, "I take simple everyday things that happen to me and I figure it happens to alot of other people and I make simple rhymes out of them."


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U.S. Marine Corps investigates photos showing bodies being burned
WASHINGTON – The Marine Corps said on Wednesday it was investigating a series of photos depicting what appeared to be a Marine pouring flammable liquid on dead bodies in an unidentified compound and setting them ablaze.
The photos were sent to the Defence Department last week by the entertainment website TMZ, which said it had been told the pictures were taken in Fallujah, Iraq, in 2004 and the bodies were those of slain insurgents, a U.S. defence official said.
The official said the investigation was complicated by the fact the face of at least one of the people depicted had been blurred to obscure his identity.
The metadata on the digital images received by the Pentagon did not include information about when the pictures were taken.
"We are currently investigating the veracity of the photographs, circumstances surrounding the photographs, and if possible, the identity of the service members involved," Marine Captain Richard Ulsh said in a statement.
"The findings from this investigation will determine whether we are able to move forward with any investigation into possible wrongdoing."
Some of the photos show an individual in what appears to be a Marine uniform dousing bodies in different locations in a compound with liquid from a military can typically used for carrying fuel.
Others show flaming bodies or charred remains. One shows a person in a Marine uniform carrying a rifle kneeling near a skull and looking at the camera. The person's face has been blurred to obscure his identity.
Defence officials said it was important to determine when and where the photographs were taken in order to understand whether the bodies were being burned with an intent to desecrate them or for some other reason, such as an attempt to deal with the problem of decaying bodies.
A defence official said none of the photos appeared to show violations of the laws of war but they could be violations of military orders governing the proper disposal of human remains and the taking of photographs with dead bodies.


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Categories Comments Clubs and Activities
There is a great variety of clubs to join on campus. I even had the opportunity to hold a position on the executive board of one of the clubs I'm involved in.
Great for these types of students
This program is great for anybody who is tired of the high school life and ready to get a head start on their future. If you only need a few credits to graduate, or would just be taking a bunch of random AP classes, then I would suggest looking at an early college program like this one. Clarkson in particular offers great academics, a small town, small school environment, and endless amounts of snow.
What to do for fun
There are men's and women's hockey games almost every weekend during the season. There are also a movie almost every Friday night in the student center forum along with other performers such as magicians, comedians, hypnotists, and musicians that usually perform on Friday or Saturday. Off campus, there is a movie theater and a bowling alley, along with several restaurants that are great for just going out with friends.
Food and Dining
The food isn't exactly the best, but that is not to say that there are some tasty options on campus. There are three main dining halls with several other smaller facilities to choose from.
Dorm Life
As a Clarkson School student, you will be living in dorms which are overall of better quality than those of regular freshmen. Dorm rooms are suite style, so you will share your room with one other person, and your bathroom with 3 other people (your roommate and two suite mates).
Academic Rigor
The classes are extremely rigorous here at Clarkson, which is what you'd expect from an engineering school. The professors, however, are generally extremely helpful if you go to see them with any academic issues you might be having.
Tips for prospective students
Be prepared to fail. You will most likely have a poor grade on one of your first exams, and you might end up having to drop or re-take a class. I don't mean to scare you with this, but it is a great possibility, and this is not at all to say that you can not get back from these downfalls, because there are a lot of resources for you if you need help. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Another tip is to get involved, I have become good friends with so many different people on campus just through joining a few clubs, it really makes your experience so much better if you can go through the hallways and always see someone to wave hello to.
In three sentences
Skipping my senior year to come to Clarkson was by far the best decision I've made in my life thus far. The courses are rigorous, but the opportunities are limitless.
Hannah from London, KY
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 2 of 3
Categories Comments Great for these types of students
Academically geared.
What to do for fun
According to the brochures, it is near enough to attend activities and performances that make their way into New York.
Food and Dining
Seems like typical college food.
Dorm Life
It seems to be excellent.
Academic Rigor
Honors-level college courses.
Tips for prospective students
Be certain that you are genuinely prepared for the rigor of the curriculum and the social changes when researching this school.
In three sentences
Excellent information, it seems like an excellent program. I like how it offers you a real opportunity to go to college a year early and not necessarily waste a year on non-challenging curriculum.
Jasmine from Fredericksburg, VA
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 3 of 3
Categories Comments Great for these types of students
talented, hardworking, likes to research
Tips for prospective students
Work hard but still try to have fun
In three sentences
This school is for rising seniors who have excelled so far in high school. It allows you to get a college experience with a more nurturing atmosphere. You should be eager and a hard-worker to attend this school.


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42 U.S. Code § 1975a - Duties of Commission
Nothing in this chapter or any other Act shall be construed as authorizing the Commission, its advisory committees, or any person under its supervision or control, to inquire into or investigate any membership practices or internal operations of any fraternal organization, any college or university fraternity or sorority, any private club, or any religious organization.
The Commission shall submit to the President and Congress at least one report annually that monitors Federal civil rights enforcement efforts in the United States.
The Commission shall submit such other reports to the President and the Congress as the Commission, the Congress, or the President shall deem appropriate.
The Commission may constitute such advisory committees as it deems advisable. The Commission shall establish at least one such committee in each State and the District of Columbia composed of citizens of that State or District.
The Commission, or on the authorization of the Commission, any subcommittee of two or more members of the Commission, at least one of whom shall be of each major political party, may, for the purpose of carrying out this chapter, hold such hearings and act at such times and places as the Commission or such authorized subcommittee deems advisable. Each member of the Commission shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations in connection with the proceedings of the Commission. The holding of a hearing by the Commission or the appointment of a subcommittee to hold a hearing pursuant to this paragraph must be approved by a majority of the Commission, or by a majority of the members present at a meeting when a quorum is present.
The Commission may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of written or other matter. Such a subpoena may not require the presence of a witness more than 100 miles outside the place wherein the witness is found or resides or is domiciled or transacts business, or has appointed an agent for receipt of service of process. In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena, the Attorney General may in a Federal court of appropriate jurisdiction obtain an appropriate order to enforce the subpoena.
A witness attending any proceeding of the Commission shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid witnesses in the courts of the United States.
The Commission may use depositions and written interrogatories to obtain information and testimony about matters that are the subject of a Commission hearing or report.
Nothing in this chapter or any other Act shall be construed as authorizing the Commission, its advisory committees, or any other person under its supervision or control to study and collect, make appraisals of, or serve as a clearinghouse for any information about laws and policies of the Federal Government or any other governmental authority in the United States, with respect to abortion.
A prior section 1975a, Pub. L. 85–315, pt. I, § 102, Sept. 9, 1957, 71 Stat. 634; Pub. L. 88–352, title V, § 501, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 249; Pub. L. 91–521, § 4, Nov. 25, 1970, 84 Stat. 1357; Pub. L. 92–496, § 1, Oct. 14, 1972, 86 Stat. 813, established rules of procedure for Commission. See Codification note set out preceding section 1975 of this title.
1994—Pub. L. 103–419 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to duties of Commission for provisions relating to rules of procedure of Commission hearings.
1991—Subsecs. (a), (d), (f). Pub. L. 102–167 substituted "Chairperson" for "Chairman" wherever appearing.
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text: Photo journalist Sandeep "Sunny" Gajjar recently took a six day, 2,000km (1,240 mile) trip around the eastern coast of Australia on Can-Am Spyder. Taking his camera along, Gajjar captured some spectacular HDR photos of his trip and journey down under, and even proved the Spyder has some chops even when not on the asphalt. A self-described motoGrapher, Gajjar is a man of few words, so we'll let his photos do the talking. Check them out after the jump.


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Starring: Mark Wahlberg
Released: 3rd June 2014
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment sent specs and cover art for their release of Peter Berg's military action drama
Lone Survivor, which is coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet) and single disc DVD in June.
The Blu-ray Combo Pack will include:
- DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/DVS2 Dolby Digital 2.0 English; DTS Digital Surround 5.1 Spanish Audio
- English SDH and Spanish Subtitles
- Will of the Warrior: An in-depth look at Marcus Luttrell, the real-life Navy SEAL who received the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for his actions in Operation Red Wings.
- Recreating the Firefight: Reveals how Lone Survivor's action-packed stunts were choreographed and shot. This featurette includes interviews with Director Peter Berg, Actors Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster and Emile Hirsch and stunt coordinator and 2nd unit director Kevin Scott.
- Learning the Basics: Watch as Mark Wahlberg, Emile Hirsch, Taylor Kitsch and Ben Foster go through rigorous SEAL training in weapons handling, communication/patrolling and simulated attack drills. Along with Marcus Luttrell, Peter Berg enlisted the help of active Navy SEALS to help the actors accurately portray the fallen soldiers of Operation Red Wings.
- The Pashtun Code of Life: Learn why Marcus Luttrell's rescuer, Mohammad Gulab, risked his life and the lives of everyone in his village in order to save Marcus.
- Bringing the Story to Light: Marcus Luttrell's story of survival under extremely dire circumstances is an inspiration to anyone who hears it. Director, producer and writer Peter Berg, Producer Sarah Aubrey, and the four lead actors (Mark Wahlberg, Emile Hirsch, Taylor Kitsch and Ben Foster) reveal their passion for the project and why it was so important to them to tell this story.
- The Fallen Heroes of Operation Red Wings: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster and Emile Hirsch profile the real-life heroes who inspired their characters: Marcus Luttrell, Michael Murphy, Daniel Dietz and Matthew Axelson. Family members provide intimate accounts of what these brave men were like in their private lives, as well as perspective on their decisions to join the military and make the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Also included is a tribute to the team of Operation Red Wings, using personal photos.
The single disc DVD will include:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 English; Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish Audio
- English SDH, Spanish Subtitles
- Bringing the Story to Light
- The Fallen Heroes of Operation Red Wings
Quote: The incredible tale of four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high-level al-Qaeda operative. Four men must make an impossible moral decision in the mountains of Afghanistan that leads them into an enemy ambush. As the confront unthinkable odds, the SEALs must find reserves of strength and resilience to fight to the finish.
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matt86 Member Join Date: March 2008 Location: United States Posts: 868
Not bad but I don't need to see it again. I know it says based on a true story but it was just too much after a while. I mean these guys are shot, heads hit on rocks and stones and various other things yet they maneuver just fine after that. I just couldn't buy into to much more of it. I liked it but to a point. Even tho the title says a lot, most of the characters seemed to never get too affected by what's happened to them. I know marines have strong survival skill, but it was just too far fetched after a while.
snugglepuff Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 27
Great action, but I was disappoint to learn how inaccurate the movie is to the real story. As a Afghanistan vet, I look closely at the little things and they definately got them right in this movie. Things like wearing mechanix gloves, using Raytheon radios and they layout of they sleeping quarters was all accurate and allowed me to enjoy the movie that much more.
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Honey Day at the High Line featured educational activities, honey tastings, and honey products for sale, all in celebration of the industrious honeybee. Photos (clockwise from right) by Liz Ligon, Jenna Saraco, and Melissa Mansur.
Friends of the High Line partnered with Brooklyn Grange Farm to bring in beekeepers from the five boroughs for the first-ever Honey Day at the High Line.
Yesterday, a full afternoon of activities included an extra-special Play With Your Food session with La Newyorkina, an educational beehive, special Honey Day-themed treats from High Line Food vendors, and honey tastings from beekeepers from the five boroughs.
Join us after the jump for more photos from the event.
Brooklyn Grange Farm brought an educational hive that allowed visitors to get an up-close-and-personal look at life inside a honeybee hive. Photo by Joan Garvin
High Line Office Assistant Sarah Williams cools off with a Gelato al miele from L'Arte del Gelato, one of the specialty food offerings for Honey Day at the High Line. Photos by Jenna Saraco
Beekeepers from the five boroughs shared samples and sold seasonal honeys. Here a young visitor tries honey from Bronx Bees. Photo by Liz Ligon
High Line Food vendor Melt Bakery offered Honey Pie ice cream sandwiches featuring snap cookies made with Tremblay Apiaries honey with Six Point Sweet Action Cream Ale ice cream. Photo by Liz Ligon
For an extra special session of Play With Your Food, Fany Gerson, the chef-owner of La Newyorkina worked with kids to make honey-sweetened parfaits with fresh fruit. Photo by Rowa Lee
People's Pops created a Honey Day-inspired pop flavored with peaches, local honey, and chamomile. Photo by Liz Ligon
Friendly faces from Wilk Apiary and Brooklyn Grange Farm. Photos by Joan Garvin
Andrew's Honey featured seasonal honeys from all around New York City, including an ultra-local spring and fall High Line honey harvested from hives on 23rd Street. Photo by Joan Garvin
Each child created a unique and delicious parfait during Play With Your Food with High Line Food vendor La Newyorkina. Photos by Rowa Lee
A young visitor takes a taste of honey from Wilk Apiary. Photo by Liz Ligon
Staff from Brooklyn Grange Farm talked with visitors and answered questions about honeybees, beekeeping, and hives. Here visitors take a close look at a frame of honeycomb. Photo by Liz Ligon


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Adam Lambert: 'I'm Not Really Thinking About Marriage'
Adam Lambert sports an all leather look while leaving a television studio after appearing on The Wendy Williams Show on Monday (December 10) in New York City.
The 30-year-old singer talked with the talk show host about his thoughts on marriage.
"The way I look at it is everybody should have the right to get married, if they so choose. Right now, I'm not really thinking about marriage," Adam said. "When I grew up, I didn't ever think marriage was even something that would be part of my reality. Now that, that's something new and that's becoming totally accepted, it's a different world."


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The first pictures of the LG Nexus might have appeared online. An LG prototype device with the codename Mako and model number E960 appeared on the xda-developers forum with a description that matches the Nexus profile. User stevebinh said the device runs on AT&T and T-Mobile, and he uploaded pics that show the device running a stock version of Android 4.1.2.
Some will point out that we expect the LG Nexus to ship with Android 4.2, and this device is on the older Android 4.1.2. However, the first report of this LG prototype device occurred back on September 20, two days after we reported that the LG Optimus G might become the next Nexus. It is possible that the pictures are a couple weeks old and newer devices are now running the Android 4.2 build that we have been seeing in our server logs.
A tipster sent us a hands-on report of the LG Nexus and said it featured a silver band around the display. That design feature does not appear to be present in these photos, and we have reached out to the original source of the hands-on report to see if he can confirm this is the same device.
Google is expected to reveal the LG Nexus device later this month, so we should find out if this is real soon enough. What do you think of this leaked design?
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1. Re: Recording via RDCRodWard Apr 4, 2012 7:48 AM (in response to BBK19)
The issue here is that Captivate was really designed to be capturing software that is being executed on the local machine where Captivate can detect the screen events that trigger it to do captures. With a remote desktop scenario, Captivate can't detect the on screen events as it would expect.
Your best solution in this situation is just to do a lot of manual capturing.
2. Re: Recording via RDCBBK19 Apr 24, 2012 6:06 AM (in response to RodWard)
Thanks for the information. Based on your response we decided to install Captivate on the same box that runs the application. The captions got better but I am still having issues understanding how they are derived by Captivate. It seems if there is a WPFControlText property on the control, it uses this. If there is no value for WPFControlText, it will use the ClrClassName property.
I would like to be able to let our developers know exactly what they need to populate in order for Captivate to get the correct text captured.
Do we know what steps the tool goes through to determine what text to use for the caption?
3. Re: Recording via RDCRodWard Apr 24, 2012 7:03 AM (in response to BBK19)
The text that appears in these captions is determined by an RDL file in the Captivate install directory. There's one there for each language. Look for a file called: CaptureTextTemplates_English.rdl
You can edit the definitions in this file to alter what comes out by default on the captured slides. However, from my experience you are better off not trying to automate this completely. I NEVER find the auto populated text to be good enough for end users. So I always edit the text in the captions after capturing and in fact I get rid of most of the captions anyway because I'm doing voiceover.
4. Re: Recording via RDCBBK19 Apr 24, 2012 8:17 AM (in response to RodWard)
Do you know how it determines what the '%s' value should be within this file. This is the parameter that I need to find out how Captivate pulls in, as it varies throughout the application. I want to find out what property this is to make sure all values are populated by our developers.
5. Re: Recording via RDCRodWard Apr 24, 2012 6:45 PM (in response to BBK19)
This symbol is a variable that gets replaced by the name of the object or event at runtime.
I don't know exactly how it all works. As a I said before, I think you're wasting your time trying to automate the entire process this way. But it's your choice.
6. Re: Recording via RDCBBK19 Apr 25, 2012 5:36 AM (in response to RodWard)
I get the fact it's a variable, just trying to figure out what the tool looks for to populate it. Maybe I'm not explaining myself properly due to the fact I havent used this tool before. I would expect the tool to capture a caption pretty easily and not be something I have to manually do for every single mouse movement. I was thinking it would be best to tell the developers what the tool is looking for and have them make that part of their regular coding process to make sure that value is populated (i.e. fill in the WPFControlText property on every control). I don't think the people I have using the tool will go for having to modify every caption throughout the application because they say they didnt have to do that on previous versions, although that was using a different internal app to test.
I think I'll contact Adobe to see if I can get any more detail on what the steps are they use to build the potential variable attribute. I'll post back if I get any detail from them.
Thanks for all the information.
7. Re: Recording via RDCNia Maestas May 5, 2012 1:36 PM (in response to BBK19)
If I run same application locally it properly captures the clicks, Ex: "Select File".
Are there some settings that need to be adjusted to allow remote capturing properly.
8. Re: Recording via RDCRodWard May 3, 2012 6:14 PM (in response to Nia Maestas)
To my knowledge there is nothing you can configure in Captivate to get better results with remote capture. Manual capture is your best option.


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Communication Subject Guide - For more communication resources.
The Library has a large number of subject specific online encyclopedias, companions and handbooks with exhaustive and well-researched entries written by subject experts. These essays are generally helpful startiing points and can help you in defining and focusing your topic. Essays generally include bibliographies that will lead you to further sources on your topic.
Find a sampling of useful sociology and methods resources below. More encyclopedias, companions and handbooks can be found on the Communication E-Reference and Biographies E-Reference lists and in the library's online catalog.
While researching your topic, don't forget to take a look at the vast collection of books Falvey has to offer. You are probably accustomed to finding scholarly articles as part of a research project, but books are also a significant area of scholarly publishing. They are also an important source for more in-depth background information. You will want a working konwledge of your topic before completing an oral history, even if you are not writing a tradtional research paper.
Often it is easier to review a book on your topic before beginning your article searches. A book can give a broader perspective on your topic, while journal articles tend to be very narrowly focused. Even if you do not reference the book in your term paper, it can still serve as an important source for finding key scholarly research articles on your topic.
To search for books, go to the library's Search tab, and then click the smaller Books & More tab. You can search for keywords, or you can use the drop-down menu to search for specific titles or authors.
For example, check out this search for African American 20th Century biographies. Add keywords or use the links on the right to narrow your search.
Or, check out this search for African American media representation.
Don't forget to hit the stacks! (Or, click through to our many online and e-books.)
Article databases can be searched using key terms to find these articles. There are several useful databases in communicatoin:
The Library subscribes to a variety of newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Access to the text of many newspapers is available through Proquest Newspapers and Lexis Nexis Academic.
Conducting a research interview or oral history can be very challenging. Luckily, there are resources available to help.
Before you dive in, research techniques and best practices with these handbooks and manuals for oral histories. Then, see some examples of oral histories.
African American Oral History Project from University of Louisville University Libraries
Civil Rights Documentation Project
Story Corps from NPR
Using a particular writing style, such as APA can be challenging. Don't worry, the library is here to help!
Whether writing your reference list by hand or proofreading a Refworks bibliography, you will definitely need to have the APA rules on hand. Check out the resources below:
RefWorks is a Web-based software package designed to help you easily gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as well as generate citations and bibliographies.
See the Library Guide to Refworks for more information.
As you prepare your presentation, pick up some tips from the library's resources. See this handy guide on Business Presentations from Linda Hauck. These recent books are also helpful guides to presenting:
Presentation Skills for Students
by Joan Van Emden & Lucinda M. Becker
Palgrave Study Skills
Presenting with Power
E-book version
by Shay McConnon
Giving Presentations
by Jo Billingham
One Step Ahead
Power Points!: How to design and deliver presentations that sizzle and sell
E-book version
by Harry Mills
If your presentation includes a PowerPoint slide, handouts, or any type of material that makes reference to or displays the work of others, be sure to follow the University's Academic Integrity policy. It is important to attribute the work of others, and APA citations may be appropriate. Cite all references to the work of others, and be sure to attribute all images and other media to their original authors. Please see the library's guide to Academic Integrity for more information.


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The Mary Star of the Sea Council No. 4752 celebrated its annual Past Grand Knight's Dinner honoring Paul Minton on Saturday, Oct. 19. This was Minton's second term as Grand Knight.
Members of Mary Star of the Sea Council praised Minton for a job well done. Pictured, Grand Knight Rick Gonzalez presenting a gift to Minton and his wife, Mary.
Attending the Mary Star of the Sea Council No. 4752 Past Grand Knights Dinner for Minton were many friends, family and other past grand knights. All enjoyed an evening of socializing with brother knights and friends.
Pictured sitting: the Rev. Sam Venne, assistant chaplain; Past Grand Knights Harry Nolen and George Minton, Gonzalez, Minton, and Past Grand Knight Don Forster. Standing: Past Grand Knights Bill Gworek Sr., Bob Kopacz, Dave Forster, Joe Scalise, Wayne Anstett, Tom Kolniak, Paul Klock, Dick Dietrich, Tony Peters and Ted Korkuc, current district deputy.
Presentations at the Mary Star of the Sea Council No. 4752 Past Grand Knights Dinner included Knight and Family of the Year. Pictured are Brian and Chris Mongielo, who the Mary Star of the Sea Council called "the driving force" to restart St. Stephen's Cub Scout Pack 630 in 1983. Brian was one of the leaders to restart the Boy Scout Troop 630 at St. Stephen in 1986. Brian earned the Knight of the Year Award thanks to his many efforts with the organization, including bringing back bingo to Grand Island.
With Chris and their daughter, Maria, managing the refreshments during bingo and many charity fundraisers, their efforts earned them Family of the Year Award.
Chris was awarded an additional certificate of appreciation for all of her hard work supporting the Council for many, many years.


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|Jonathan Edwards
2012-13: Earned first-team All-Ivy honors for her stunning third-place finish at the Ivy League Championship ... Finished in a tie for sixth at the Dartmouth Invitational ... Finished in sixth place at the Brown Invitational ... Closed in 11th place at the Hoya Invitational
2011-12: Played in two tournaments...low round was a 75 in first career tournament, Yale Women's Intercollegiate...averaged 81 strokes per round.
Before Yale: Qualified for the 2011 U.S. Women's Amateur... Earned 9 AJGA Top-5 Finishes... Named an HP Junior Academic All-American in 2009 and 2010 ... Ranked 14th in the country for the class of 2011 in Golfweek/Sagarin Rankings ... 2010 AJGA victory (AJGA Florida Junior Open) ... Receiver of the Harvard Book Club Award... AP Scholar with Honors... National Honor Society... Valedictorian of The Pendleton School
Nickname: Mari, Mimi
Residential College: Jonathan Edwards
Major: Economics
Future Plans: Graduate School, travel around Europe studying art!
Lowest Score: 66
Why did you choose Yale?: I love the team, Chawwaddee, the campus (and it's architecture), and the history of the school. I also love how friendly everyone is at Yale!
Band: John Mayer, Maroon 5
Song: "The Unwinding Cable Car" - Anberlin
Food: Japanese food and bread
Book: Anything written by John Grisham
Course: Hillcrest CC
Places you'd like to visit: Sienna and Florence, Italy, Barcelona, Athens


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At my office, I was the sole person who didn't rave about what a delicious soup this is, when someone recently said how much they love Carrot-Ginger Soup. You see, I've never tried it. Yes, t'is true. So I decided to do a little internet research and I realized that this soup is very easy to make. An idea was born! I gambled that if I roasted the carrots, first, that I just might kick up the flavor a notch or two! I decided that I wouldn't peel the carrots. Why bother? I'm going to puree them anyway, and don't the experts say that's where most of the nutrients are? Sounds good, but truth be told-- it was less work, and I liked that. So, here we go:
my own chicken stock, but I'm out of it for now. I always keep a reserve of quality chicken broth on hand, so I grabbed a 1-Quart box. (You can easily replace this recipe with vegetable stock.) I added the roasted carrots into the pot and half of the chicken stock. I brought the soup to a light simmer and then I used my immersion blender to puree the vegetables together. NOTE: If you are using a blender, then you will need to puree this in batches. Be very careful to put a towel on the lid of the blender, so you don't have an accident. Personally, I recommend buying an immersion blender. It will make your life a lot easier, if you love pureed soups as much as we do!
skillet cornbread....
VERDICT: Speaking for my husband, he asked me what was in the soup. He said it had delicious flavor, but he questioned if it was really carrot soup. He said it was sweet, creamy and flavorful. He ate two bowls, as did I. This is guilt-free soup, because it's creamy without any kind of heavy cream added. The balance of ginger was very subtle. The natural sweetness of the carrots was the star, but you could taste a mild heat of the ginger as you swallowed. But there was a second miracle-- my son, who has inherited my picky palate when I was his age-- he ate two bowls. He loved it.
So, miracles can happen when someone makes a decision to overcome childhood aversions. Do you have a picky carrot eater? Give this a try! Let them guess what's in it. Maybe you'll change your mind. I did!
Rain is forecast for this weekend, so I have more soups to come!


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Does Healthcare IT Need Stability?
John Lynn is the Founder of the HealthcareScene.com blog network which currently consists of 10 blogs containing over 8000 articles with John having written over 4000 of the articles himself. These EMR and Healthcare IT related articles have been viewed over 16 million times. John also manages Healthcare IT Central and Healthcare IT Today, the leading career Health IT job board and blog. John is co-founder of InfluentialNetworks.com and Physia.com. John is highly involved in social media, and in addition to his blogs can also be found on Twitter: @techguy and @ehrandhit and LinkedIn.
Last night during one of my favorite TV shows, Charlie Rose, he interviewed a guy about the economy. One of the discussion points that came out of this interview and that I've heard a lot in all the discussions about the economy is having some stability to the economy. Many argue that one of the biggest things holding our economy back is all the unknowns. When there are unknowns companies get paralyzed and hold back doing things they'd do if the economy felt stable.
I wonder if we're experiencing the same thing in healthcare IT? Could we use some stability in healthcare IT?
Think about all the various unknowns that exist in healthcare IT. Let's start with ICD-10. The pending ICD-10 implementation date is looming, but that date has been pushed back so many times it's still unknown if it's really going to happen this time. That's the opposite of stability.
I'm sure that many also wonder if the same will be the case with EHR penalties. Will the EHR penalties go into effect? What exceptions will be made for the EHR penalties? I could easily see the EHR penalties being delayed, but then again what if they're not?
Is it hard for anyone else to keep up with what's happening with meaningful use? I do this every day and so I have a pretty good idea, but even I'm getting confused as it gets more complex. Imagine being a doctor who rarely looks at meaningful use. So, we're in meaningful use stage 1, but meaningful use stage 2 is coming, unless you didn't start meaningful use stage 1 and then meaningful use stage 2 won't come until later. Oh, and they're making changes to meaningful use stage 2. That's right and they're also coming out with meaningful use stage 3. However, don't worry too much about meaningful use stage 3 because a lot of people are calling for it to be slowed down. So, does that mean that meaningful use will be delayed? Now how does the meaningful use stages match with the EHR certifications? Which version of my EHR software does which stage of meaningful use?
I think you get the picture.
Of course, I haven't even mentioned things like ACO's, HIE's, 5010, HIPAA, RAC Audits, Medicare/Medicaid cuts, or healthcare reform (ACA) to name a few others.
It's a messy healthcare IT environment right now. We could definitely use some stability in healthcare.