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Marketplace, the daily business program produced by American Public Media (APM) and broadcast by public radio stations throughout the country, has been doing its best lately to support the decrepit Occupy Wall Street movement. While odd, perhaps, for a program ostensibly focused on financial news, the obsession with promoting Occupy has become a feature of public radio in general, and Marketplace is no exception to that rule.
Yesterday, for example, Marketplace's Kai Ryssdal hosted an organizer from Occupy and a leader of the Tahrir Square protests in Egypt to explore "common ground" and connections between the two groups. The intent was clearly to flatter Occupy by association with the success and idealism of the Tahrir Square revolution–although the fact that Islamist parties swept the vote in Egypt's recent elections was not mentioned in the segment.
Curiously, the political advice offered by the Tahrir Square activist at times spoke more to the concerns of the Tea Party about big government, and inadvertently punctured some of the socialist pretensions of Occupy: "[You should] engage those 1 percent and you tell them: 'Take bureaucracy and take away corruption. We could do way much better.'"
Nonetheless, in a related story by Ryssdal and Mitchell Hartman from Jan. 24, Marketplace sought to find the inspiration for the Occupy Wall Street protests in the Arab Spring: "Young people feeling squeezed, demanding better opportunities and a fair deal. The issues sound similar — from Maged in Cairo, to Max and Brian in Portland."
At one point, Hartman even compared the protests against former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak to the protests against Wisconsin's new Republican governor, Scott Walker, last spring–an inflammatory comparison favored by public sector unions in their attempt to demonize Walker and his collective bargaining reforms. Hartman suggests that the symbolism of the Wisconsin protests may have inspired the Occupy demonstrations–without noting the financial and institutional role played by public sector unions in both.
While casting the Occupy movement in a heroic mold, Marketplace often attempts to downplay and debunk the Tea Party and its concerns.
On Jan. 23, for example, the show featured a story entitled, "Why Saul Alinsky Matters in the 2012 Election." Instead of shedding light on who Alinsky was, what he believed, and why he is important to understanding President Barack Obama and the organized left, Ryssdal and interviewee Bob Bruno from the University of Illinois attempted to obscure the true nature of Alinsky and his ideas:
Ryssdal: It sounds to hear speaker Gingrich say it like Saul Alinsky wanted nothing less than armed rebellion and the overthrow of American life. Is that true?
Bruno: No, not even the overthrow of life in Chicago. He actually was quite a pragmatic, quite a conservative guy. He understood being very strategic, very tactful. He understood that at the end of the day all groups had to reach a deal. The idea behind it — was motivating Alinsky — was to create a people's organization that could represent average people at the bargaining table. So he really was about compromise but he realized that at the grassroots, people would have to organize to do that.
Having presented a straw man–"armed rebellion"–which is not a charge any serious person in the Tea Party or the conservative movement has made, Ryssdal set Bruno up to make the equally deceptive counter-claim that Alinsky was actually "quite a conservative guy."
Alinsky may have believed, tactically, in working "inside the system," but his strategic goals of "revolution" were just as radical as the communists who were committed to destroying it. He was committed to overthrowing society in a struggle between the "Haves" and "Have-Nots," and shrewdly masked his antidemocratic ideology in democratic-sounding words:
In this book we are concerned with how to create mass organizations to seize power and give it to the people; to realize the democratic dream of equality, justice, peace, co-operation, equal and full opportunities for education, full and useful employment, health, and the creation of those circumstances in which man can have the chance to live by values that give meaning to life. We are talking about a mass power organization which will change the world into a place where all men and women walk erect, in the spirit of that credo of the Spanish Civil War, "Better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." This means revolution. (Rules for Radicals, p. 3)
That sounds very much like a young Barack Obama, and President Obama has not strayed too far from those themes–though Alinsky would approve of Obama's evasion of words such as "power" and "revolution," the better to achieve those objects without scaring the "masses."
Regardless, what is happening at Marketplace is an example of what is happening in the mainstream media in general–and worse, because when business journalists begin carrying water for the very political forces that wish to destroy the free economy, we may, as a society, have reached a point of no return.


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Chuck Norris on natural remedies for depression
'As needed as medication can be, we should be willing to seek alternatives'
Chuck, I've been in a slump for weeks. I am generally pretty optimistic but am finding it difficult to pull up from my depression lately. I'm not against antidepressants, but I'd just like to try a few natural remedies before I go there. Any recommendations? – "Downcast but Not Desperate" in Deming, N.M.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains on its website, "Depression is the most common type of mental illness, affecting more than 26 percent of the U.S. adult population."
In 2011, Time magazine reported about how there has been a 400-percent increase among Americans taking antidepressants since 1988. That's more than one 1 in 10 Americans older than 12. Time also noted that "two-thirds of those with severe symptoms of depression do not take antidepressants at all."
Though I believe there's a time and place for antidepressants, I think it's also good and wise to try natural alternatives in many situations before turning to such medicine. Everyone wants the quick fix; I get it. But there are natural roads we can take to turn the tides of sadness and minor cases of depression.
Olga Khazan, an associate editor at The Atlantic who covers health issues, recently discussed one of them in her article titled "For Depression, Prescribing Exercise Before Medication."
In the article, Khazan documented the following: "In 1999, a randomized controlled trial showed that depressed adults who took part in aerobic exercise improved as much as those treated with Zoloft. A 2006 meta-analysis of 11 studies bolstered those findings and recommended that physicians counsel their depressed patients to try it. A 2011 study took this conclusion even further: It looked at 127 depressed people who hadn't experienced relief from SSRIs, a common type of antidepressant, and found that exercise led 30 percent of them into remission – a result that was as good as, or better than, drugs alone."
Regular physical exercise is the equivalent of an antidepressant. No one knows exactly why that is true, but it likely has something to do with the way aerobic activity boosts norepinephrine – a neurotransmitter that plays a role in mood – and releases endorphins, natural chemicals in the body that relieve pain.
As mighty of a force as exercise can be as a non-drug remedy for depression, however, many still don't know it. According to Khazan, a 2009 study showed that "only 40 percent of patients reported being counseled to try exercise at their last physician visit."
Khazan reported on other promising natural treatments for depression, too: "Over the past few months, research has shown that other common lifestyle adjustments, like meditating or getting more sleep, might also relieve symptoms. Therapy has been shown to work just as well as SSRIs and other medications."
In a brand-new study in the Journal of Affective Disorders, the power of social belonging has resurged as another foe to depression, according to ScienceDaily.
Lead author Dr. Tegan Cruwys, Dr. Alexander Haslam and their colleagues at the University of Queensland conducted two studies of patients clinically diagnosed with depression or anxiety and discovered that strong connections to a social group not only helped alleviate depression but also prevented its relapse.
Among those patients who joined hobby, exercise, sports, religious or other social communities, "less than a third still met the criteria for clinical depression" after just a month of participating in the groups. On the other hand, those who did not belong to any social communities were about 50 percent likelier to have continued depression than the others.
Then there is the link between diet and mental health.
In 2009, Dr. Stephen Ilardi, author of "The Depression Cure" and associate professor of psychology at the University of Kansas, wrote in Psychology Today about how British psychiatric researcher Malcolm Peet's provocative cross-cultural analysis of the relationship between diet and mental illness proved how there is "a strong link between high sugar consumption and the risk of both depression and schizophrenia. In fact, there are two potential mechanisms through which refined sugar intake could exert a toxic effect on mental health."
Given that the average American consumes roughly 141 pounds of refined sugars and high-fructose corn syrup a year – more than a third of a pound every day – could our sugar addiction have anything to do with why 1 in 4 American adults are affected by depression?
Psychiatrist Rif El-Mallakh, a professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, told The Washington Post: "There are a lot of people out there who call themselves depressed who aren't actually depressed. I think people confuse low energy with depression, or sugar crashes with mood swings, but they probably don't have a mental illness. And those people may do better with dietary interventions alone."
Therefore, there is no surprise that repeated clinical studies documented by Natural News and a host of other health agencies have shown how certain good foods fight depression, such as fish oil and other sources rich in omega-3 fatty acids, whole-grain oats, brown rice, brewer's yeast, raw cacao, dark molasses and Brazil nuts.
Many health practitioners note that St. John's wort, a plant grown in the wild, has also proved to be effective in alleviating minor depression. This can be true, but it should also be noted that evidence is not definitive. In fact, some studies have shown that it can limit the effectiveness of many prescriptive medicines and, when combined with certain antidepressants, can lead to "a potentially life-threatening increase of serotonin, a brain chemical targeted by antidepressants," according to the Natural Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
The bottom line is that as great and needed as medication can be and is, we should learn the power of pausing and be willing to look beyond the quick fixes and seek natural alternatives. More medical and mental health professionals need to be like Julia Samton. According to Khazan, Samton is a psychiatrist in New York City who "prescribes medications as a 'third-tier resort' after lifestyle changes and therapy have been ruled out."
Of course, natural treatments will not work for everyone, especially those who are deeply and clinically depressed or suffer from more severe mental disorders, such as bipolar disorder. But with 1 in 4 Americans being affected by depression, the above natural forms of reducing depression are bound to help more than hurt. But as always, consult your physician or health practitioner about your own personal needs before implementing change in your health regimen.
Write to Chuck Norris with your questions about health and fitness. Follow Chuck Norris through his official social media sites, on Twitter @chucknorris and Facebook's "Official Chuck Norris Page." He blogs at chucknorrisnews.blogspot.com.

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Yoo Inna joins fantasy romance Queen In-hyun's Man
A leading lady has been chosen: Time-traveling Ji Hyun-woo will be romanced by Yoo Inna in Queen In-hyun's Man, the upcoming cable drama that takes our hero from the late Joseon era into contemporary Seoul. Queen In-hyun's Man is described as a fantasy-action-melo drama, and unfolds when our hero, hotshot scholar Kim Boong-do (Ji Hyun-woo), somehow gets plucked from the 18th century and transported to 2012. In his own time period, his family is wrongly accused and killed; he's the sole survivor and a supporter of Queen In-hyun, who has fallen out of power. (Historically, she was deposed when concubine Jang hee-bin, often portrayed as a shrewd manipulator, was promoted in court status. Some speculate that Queen In-hyun's early death came from poisoning, orchestrated by Jang hee-bin.) Read more on Dramabeans.


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Arihant Arden in Sector 1 Greater Noida West, is one of the most popular projects launched by Arihant Buildcon in NCR. The developer has a legacy of constructing great architectural marvels at locations which are not only connected but also provide great views to its residents. Arhint Arden Greater Noida West is another of such projects, as this project overlooks premium green spaces and is connected to a number of major destinations in Noida and the neighbouring cities through the Noida Greater Noida Link Road. The organization, Arihant Buildcon, is a 25 years old conglomerate which has excelled in real estate and construction and is now thinking of spreading its branches to a variety of sites spread over Noida and greater Noida West. You will instantly fall in love with Arihant Arden Noida Extension, as it is a great place to live if you are looking for spaces which is right for you as well as your family to live at. The developer has already proven its mettle in the city of Ghaziabad with projects like Arihant Residency, Arihant Paradiso and many more.
Arihant Arden Noida provides premium spaces to its residents with 2, 3 & 4 BHK apartment options which are being offered in sizes varying from 935 sq ft to 2490 sq ft. These apartments offer the biggest room sizes in its category at prices which are really competitive and give its competitors a run for their money. You and your family can certainly live a good life at this project where everyone finds something or the other for himself. Arihant Arden is a mix of both conventional and contemporary, with services and amenities like high speed elevators, hi security campus, Air-conditioned gym, dedicated jogging track sand play areas, indoor and outdoor games, etc. Such amenities and services make this development a great option to live in.
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A postal requisition is the new name for a Magistrates' Court summons. It tells you when you need to attend Court for a criminal charge. It can cover serious criminal charges or routine traffic matters.
As the Police look to save money, a number of cases are dealt with outside of the formal arrest/charge procedure. If a voluntary Police interview is conducted an individual is usually told they will be reported for a charging decision. This means that the Police/Prosecution will decide whether to charge someone with a criminal offence.
If an individual is arrested and bailed (without conditions) to return to the Police Station, they may also be told that a postal requisition is being considered.
If a decision is made to charge the postal requisition process is used if the following criteria are met:
- the alleged offender is over 18 years of age
- the alleged offender was assessed as being able to read and write during the initial arrest/interview stage
- the alleged offender must have committed a summary or either way offence
- there are no requirements for bail conditions to be imposed
- the alleged offender is not considered to be a Prolific Priority Offender
- the alleged offender does not require the services of an interpreter
- the alleged offender has provided a suitable address for service of a Postal Requisition
What is in a Postal Requisition?
If a postal requisition is sent it will tell the alleged offender that they are required to attend at the Magistrates' Court. It is essential that you contact a Solicitor for legal advice. Legal Aid is available for postal requisition cases and you should check your entitlement immediately.
A postal requisition is a criminal charge, it means the Police suspect you of having committed a criminal offence. You need a specialist crime Solicitor.
Contact Lawtons Criminal Solicitors, we can advice you on the procedure for any case involving a postal requisition.


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The Tuckman Model of Group/Organization Formation
As a group or organization forms, it goes through certain predictable stages, progressing from a collection of individuals to a cohesive group working together for a common cause.
In 1965 Tuckman published his famous 'Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing' model. This model identifies four distinct phases within a group's life.
At this stage, personal relations are characterized by a dependency on group leaders to provide structure. The leader's main goal is to orientate members of the group - to the mission, vision and goals of the organization.
The kind of behavior that is commonly observed at this point is questioning. Why are we here? What we are supposed to do? How are we going to get it done? These questions are part of the group forming process.
A leader should provide as much structure as possible in this stage. Team building is important here, so things such as games and clarification exercises are necessary. Don't assume that people know each other, or are comfortable with each other.
This stage in group development is characterized by a focus on personal relationships within the group. Different people vie for positions, and there is a fair amount of: conflict and confrontation among group members. Confrontations can be about who is responsible for what, who are going to be the 'leaders' of the group, what are going to be the work rules, and so forth. On a committee, differences of opinion over how things should be done, and who should be the 'movers and shakers' will come to play.
Working In The Storming Stage
It is important to help members move constructively from conflict between themselves towards a renewed commitment to the group. If this does not happen, members may become isolated, annoyed, or generally lose interest in the group. In the Storming stage, leaders may need to provide clarification or support to individual members if they are unsure or insecure about their own role within the group. Leaders need to ensure at this stage that nobody is being treated too harshly or unfairly.
During this stages the group begins to settle down. Personal relations are marked by greater cohesion. Members of the group start to feel that they belong to it, rather than merely being in it. At the Norming stage of development members begin to share ideas, feelings, give and receive feedback, and generally chat about what is going on and what they are doing.
During this period, members of the group feel good about being a part of their group. At this time, there is a brief abandonment of the task at hand (studying, working or whatever) and a period of play - enjoyment of each other, socializing, and general fun.
Working In The Norming Stage
At this time members of the group are generally happy to be a part of things. They would be happy to do more work, or whatever it would take to get more involved. Leaders at this stage can easily and successfully give a lot of work to members of the group. This could mean committee work, event/program coordination etc.
At this stage, group members achieve interdependence. This means that they work well together, achieving more together than they would as individuals. In a committee context, this means that people help each other with ideas and support. In the Performing stage group members are both task and maintenance (people) orientated - this means that they get things done but also make sure that individuals in the group are okay. By this point, a group has set itself clear goals (to have a good time, to run a big event, etc), and a lot is achieved.
Working in the Performing Stage
At this time, a leader should take a less active role and allow the group considerable autonomy. In general a leader won't need to do that much in the performing stage - but close attention needs to be paid to make sure that the group avoids the 'Imploding' stage - where people get irritated with each other and things start to go wrong; this means talking to group members, and solving small problems before they escalate.


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The Mary T. and
Frank L. Hoffman
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Letters and Responses
Letter from Mary about Mourning the Death of Her Beloved Sam - 29 Mar 2004
Just want to say what a wonderful site you have and just reading it brought tears to my eyes. My Sam (a red Bullmastiff) died last September 2003 aged just 7 years (and 1 month). He had 6 tumors in his lungs and stopped eating and started wheezing. I have so many things I want to thank him for and just to say I miss him so much.
We haven't got another dog yet as Sam is still with us and anyway, it will take time to replace him. He was my Big brown eyed baby boy who will always be a part of our lives. We brought him home with us (his ashes) as he always felt safe at home.
Your stories bring tears to my eyes and it is good to know that someone else out there is feeling like I do. No offence meant to anyone by saying that either.
Warmest wishes to you all.
Reply from Frank and Mary Hoffman
Dear Mary:
Thank you very much for your email and for telling us about Sam and your
feelings. You are making the correct decision about not hurrying about getting
another companion animal. When the time is right, you'll know.
It you have any photos of Sam and would like us to publish his and you story,
please let us know.
Have you seem our Mourning Article section?
In the Love of the Lord,
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Post-LARP post: Dying Kingdoms Camper – November 13-15, 2015
This game had some great highs, and very little lows.
- The above photo by Flip Cassidy.
- The group my PC is with, the Stormcrows, had a tits-hot camp. The tent, and all the decorum were just amazing, and very immersive. Even better, I didn't have to set it up 🙂 Even more betterer, the campsite was a 15 minute drive from home.
- Mattos was able to further his personal plot-line a bit (fyi, I'm taking it slow, I'm in no rush). Mattos' allergy to elves was able to insult them quite deeply. (OOG, I know it's a confrontation of the internal story that somebody playing an elf has, i.e. I'm pretty). Mattos as able to discover that he has some kind of fae blood, role-playing with Skaven (the ever-amazing DW). He also discovered that the svaltafar (drow/dark elves) smell amazing to him. (OOG, I'm interpreting that he has a fae-spirit aligned with the svaltafar. That spirit hates all other elves, and is pretty evil itself. Mattos doesn't know this IG, however).
- Starting about 2 on Saturday was when the game picked up for my character. Mattos had a great moment liberating a slave that had been brainwashed by lizard-people. I sent this slave (IG name Essen, OOG name David Pulcifer) back to Maldava, and paid a pretty penny (a full gold solarum) to make sure he got there, paying for a caravan to keep him tied up and drunk the entire journey. I predict my upcoming downtimes will be breaking the brainwashing on this slave.
- The last battle was pretty gnarly (in the good way). As usual, we NPC'd for this fight. Also as usual, I skirmished rather than holding the line. Par for the course, I got a lot of backs. I'm glad that I was able to hurt/scare folks, but didn't end up killing any PCs.
- We Stormcrows got back into character after the big battle, and started cooking. Ian/Bear had a
murdernon-vegetarian stew. I brought murder-free stuffed acorn squash, which was uber-tasty. Unbeknownst to us, there was a cooking competition set up for two characters that I assume have in-game cooking skill. Turns out, my squash won the "unofficial" contest. This makes me interested in the cooking skill, but I don't think it fits Mattos' background.
- During the cooking and eating, we Storm crows performed a ritual to summon the Morrigan. OOG, this was our "let's get some content" plea to plot. Boy howdy did they deliver. Emily played the Morrigan, and was awesome. I was genuinely afraid of her, and tried my best to not get her attention.
- Barker (Johnny Bias) and I had a long conversation as a result of this summoning. The Stormcrows had rescued his bodyguard earlier in the game, however, so we struck up a convo. Barker let me know how troubling the summoning of the Morrigan was to the rest of the group (player base), and why her asking for the Black Mirror was a fail-grenade. Mattos disclosed with Barker how everything wasn't as it seemed, and asked for his help in stalling any efforts the Stormcrows made in the short term.
- It was fucked cold. Luckily, I was so close I just went home each night. It did suck making the hike out to day parking at 2 am, however.
- I lost my temper in the final battle. Yes, I took shield bash in the lips, and it wasn't an accident (i.e. the guy did the classic newb-scoop shield bash, and he should know better). Nevertheless, I'm always more upset with myself when I snap like that, and that anger-poison lingers with me longer than it should.


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Netflix sets Q4 subscription record
Shares rise 14% in after-hours tradingNetflix added 1.1 million customers to its ranks in the fourth quarter, a record for the 11-year-old company, and posted a 36% surge in profit, the company said Wednesday.
Netflix earned $30.9 million on revenue that climbed 24% to $445 million.
The company that invented the DVD-by-mail subscription business ended the fourth quarter with 12.3 million subscribers and said it expects to have as many as 16.3 million by the end of this year.
The unusually aggressive guidance and strong fourth-quarter numbers had Investors giddy on Wednesday, bidding shares 17% higher in after-hours trading after they closed 2% higher to $50.97 during the regular session.
By contrast, Netflix rival Blockbuster saw its shares fall 8% on Wednesday to 36 cents. Wall Street valued Blockbuster at $70 million on Wednesday and Netflix at $2.8 billion.
Netflix's impressive financial report also came the same day that reports surfaced in the Wall Street Journal that retailer Movie Gallery, as early as next week, was planning to file for bankruptcy for the second time in two years.
Ever the rebel, Netflix introduced a new wrinkle into the tradition of after-earnings conference calls: It skipped the usual CEO comments and CFO rundown of numbers and went straight to questions that analysts submitted by email.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said a deal with Warner Bros. that will delay Netflix's access to that studio's new-release DVDs by 28 days shouldn't hurt business.
Warners is looking for "a window to improve sell-through," he said, and he supports that effort.
He also said the typical consumer doesn't know whether a movie is available on DVD 90 days after its theatrical release or 120, nor does he seem to care very much.
"There are not high expectations of a perfect day when it is supposed to be out," he said.
Streaming also has become a big part of Netflix's business relatively suddenly, and Hastings predicted that two-thirds of the company's subscribers will be watching at least some of their movies that way by the middle of next year.
Netflix has deals for streaming movies to TV screens via Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox consoles as well as to some nongaming devices.


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2009 House Bill 1382 (expanding the DNA identification system)
Introduced by Rep. Mark Miloscia, (D-Federal Way) (D) on January 20, 2009, beginning January 1, 2010, directs every county sheriff or appropriate official, to start collecting biological samples for DNA analysis from all adults and juveniles lawfully arrested for felony and misdemeanor crimes, among others. Gives instructions for the processing, storing, funding and access to DNA database.
Referred to the House Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Committee on January 20, 2009.
Link Here: http://www.washingtonvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=70426
And down the slippery slope we go to DNA tests to get a Driver's License.
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Visual AIDS is pleased to present our latest edition of Broadsides -- artist-designed projects promoting safer sex, harm reduction, and HIV prevention.
The Summer 2008 series includes:
Through the production and FREE distribution of Broadsides, Visual AIDS works with artists to address diverse communities in order to share the crucial message that AIDS IS NOT OVER.
Contact Visual AIDS for printed copies while supplies last. All Broadsides are available in bulk for the cost of shipping and handling. Additional donations to Visual AIDS are greatly appreciated.
For more information about the Summer 2008 Broadside artists and their projects, see statements and biographies below.
Amy Jean Porter
Amy Jean Porter is an artist who grew up in Oklahoma and Arizona and currently lives in New Haven, Conn. Porter has drawn over one thousand species of animals for her ongoing project "All Species, All the Time." Individual series within the project include "North America Mammals Speak the Truth and Often Flatter You Unnecessarily," and "Freaked Out Monkeys in the Trees." Her drawings have been published in Cabinet and Flaunt magazines and McSweeney's, and exhibited in galleries across the United States and Europe. Her work is represented by Lisa Boyle Gallery in Chicago and g-module in Paris.
Noah Lyon
Noah Lyon (born September 11, 1979) is a New York City based artist. He lives in Brooklyn and works everywhere. He graduated from the Cooper Union in 2001. He is the founder of the absurdism known as Retard Riot, a funny network of radical individuals devoted to art, music, philosophy, semiotics, political science and food. He works in all mediums that appeal to the eyes and ears, most often beginning with drawing and ending with installation. He likes plants and making people laugh. www.retardriot.com
Michael Mitchell
Michael Mitchell is an African-American visual artist involved in homo-erotic themes. He's a published member of the Leslie Lohman Gallery's Queer Men's Erotic Art Workshop. He also did performance painting for several years at The Lure for Pork. "I find performance painting rewarding in that it both demystifies the process and creates a feeling of intimacy and interaction with the audience. It makes the idea of fine art accessible."
William Powhida
William Powhida is an artist living and working in Brooklyn, N.Y. He holds a BFA from Syracuse University and an MFA from Hunter College in painting. He has exhibited work at Schroeder Romero, N.Y.; Platform Gallery, Seattle, Wash.; Haines Gallery, San Francisco, Calif., and numerous art fairs. He was recently awarded the Benefit Residency at the Lower East Side Printshop where he produced the spring Mystery Print. His work was also included in Air Kissing: contemporary art about the art world at Momenta Art, Brooklyn, N.Y., which traveled to Arcadia University, Philadelphia, Pa.
Kate Huh
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John Chaich is a writer and designer living in New York. He has written on artistic responses to AIDS for Art & Understanding magazine. He also created the Art/Action/AIDS campaign for the AIDS Task Force of Greater Cleveland, available on the Visual AIDS Web site here.
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A vibrant narrative history of three hallowed Manhattan blocksathe epicenter of American cool. St. Marks Place in New York City has spawned countless artistic and political movements. Here Frank OaHara caroused, Emma Goldman plotted, and the Velvet Underground wailed. But every generation of miscreant denizens believes that their era, and no other, marked the streetas apex. This idiosyncratic work of reportage tells the many layered history of the streetafrom its beginnings as Colonial Dutch Director-General Peter Stuyvesantas pear orchard to todayas hipster playgroundaorganized around those pivotal moments when critics declared aSt. Marks is dead.a In a narrative enriched by hundreds of interviews and dozens of rare images, St. Marks native Ada Calhoun profiles iconic characters from W. H. Auden to Abbie Hoffman, from Keith Haring to the Beastie Boys, among many others. She argues that St. Marks has variously been an elite address, an immigrantsa haven, a mafia warzone, a hippie paradise, and a backdrop to the film Kidsabut it has always been a place that outsiders call home.At the height of the Prohibition era: All quotes in this section are from an interview with Lorcan Otway by the author, July 12, 2012. The Italian ... Available online at https://ia700302.us.archive.org/11/items/MN41875ucmf_5/MN41875ucmf_5.pdf. ... St. Marka#39;s Towers: Anthony Alofsin, Frank Lloyd Wright: The Lost Years, 1910a 1922: A Study in Influence (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1993), p.
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Tensions between Burma and Thailand remain high, with their navies patrolling close to each other in the Andaman Sea. Burma's military government is also keeping up a propaganda campaign against Thailand.
Fighting continues between the Burmese Army and ethnic Shan fighters near the border with Thailand. The fighting has killed or injured dozens over the past three weeks.
News reports have said the well-equipped Shan rebel fighters recently overran a government base. The Burmese army is said to be sending reinforcements.
So far, Thai officials say the fighting has not spilled over into Thai territory.
The Shan army, which has been fighting for greater autonomy from the central government for decades, said more than 300 Burmese and pro-Rangoon ethnic Wa have been killed. There were no details of Shan casualties. Burma has accused Thailand of supporting the Shan, an accusation the Thai Army denies.
Thailand said the Wa ethnic group draws its income from drug trafficking. Rangoon denies the charge, saying the Shan are behind a flood of illegal narcotics into Thailand.
Vessels from both navies have been dispatched to the Andaman Sea. Thai officials say there has been no naval confrontation but both sides made the deployments to safeguard territory.
Just a month ago, several senior Burmese officials visited Thailand, and their talks with Bangkok then were considered a success. Diplomats and analysts in the region play down any thought the current tensions could lead to cross-border skirmishes.
Professor Chaiyachoke Chulasiriwong is a political scientist from Chulaongkorn University. He says the current fighting is part of Rangoon's regular efforts to quash the rebels, both the Shan and the Karen National Union.
"I would say [the fighting] is an annual event in terms of the suppression that the Burmese government forces try to rid of the minority factions. A number of these factions have laid down their arms except a few, for instance the KNU (Karen National Union) and the Shan State Army," he said.
Despite efforts by Thailand to start talks, Burma continues to hold mass rallies denouncing the Karen National Union. One diplomat in Rangoon says the rallies refer obliquely to Thailand's alleged backing to the rebel armies.
Diplomats have said Burma's military government may be looking to distract citizens from the country's economic troubles. There also has been little sign of further dialogue with opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi since her release a month ago.
Professor Chaiyachoke said the Thai government is not unified in its approach to Burma. " The problem is not because of the conflict between Thailand and Burma itself, but because among the government agencies we are not united. Therefore this thing caused some sort of problem," the professor said.
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Vanessa Fischer is an award winning costume designer and wardrobe stylist based in Toronto. Designing for theatre, commercials, music videos, television and film, she loves the magic that comes from working with different textiles and costumes. Vanessa loves to create the ideas people see in their dreams. She also loves to sing and dance.
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The Evolution Of Food Politics
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Snow Update: Snow was the big news of the week. Lives slowed down. Transportation was difficult. Power was spotty. Are we finished with cold snowy weather, or is there more to come next week? We'll find out from climatologist Nick Bond.
Drying Out In Wet Houses: A new study finds that when homeless heavy drinkers move into housing projects that allow alcohol, they cut back on their drinking significantly. We talk to the study's lead author.
The Evolution Of Food Politics: Food politics are evolving from broad theories to on–the–ground tactics. How can groups work together to bring better, more affordable food into poorer neighborhoods as well as affluent areas?
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Cook Islands are predominantly a lower-middle income nation but have far higher incomes than other Polynesian countries as a result of stronger private sectors, well-developed commercial agriculture, and extensively developed tourist industries. They also have one of the highest proportions of formal sector employees in the Pacific and compared with other Pacific Island Countries, it has a larger number of employees in manufacturing and a smaller number in public and community services. Agriculture accounts for a significant proportion of total exports along with fish and copra.
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Saturday, February 28, 2015
Sepia Saturday 268 : A Tale Of Tolpuddle And A Sepia Revolutionary
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Interesting! So what do they do at the Tolpuddle Martyrs festival?ReplyDeleteReplies
Jo: a little recreational marching, sing a few songs, and drink a lot of beer.Delete
Alan, I love shot and such an intriguing group to celebrate. Interesting too that the Tolpuddle Martyrs weren't actually martyred, although seven years penal transport would have probably ended in death for some. Bravo to those who petitioned for their release!ReplyDelete
"a little recreational marching, sing a few songs, and drink a lot of beer." Sounds like a great little gathering!ReplyDelete
By the way, if you're interested, my latest post has information on how you can get a free Kindle download of a short comic book story I wrote. But you have to act before Monday, March 1st, to get it for free!
I don't like looking in the mirror as I have sepia sapped my face by aging. Being in the cold for so long takes away all of the color and flattens what hair that I have left. Sunshine would bring me back a little but it probably is too late for any improvement. Great job following the theme.ReplyDelete
Time marches every onward, waiting for no one and never looking back. Hence the need for photographers like you, Alan to record those moments, whether in black and white, color, or sepia tone.ReplyDelete
There's something to be said for calm but determined protests - especially if you live in a town called Tolpuddle. :)ReplyDelete
So appropriate to have this weeks theme a political march in Russia. You have gone from being a blogger to a soothsayer.ReplyDelete


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Published: 2004/02/28
by Walter Ligon
Under the Full Moon in Key West with Donna The Buffalo
Editor's note: We do not to run material that has appeared elsewhere. However for some reason in this case a multiple submission slipped under our noses when our friend (and former contributor) Aaron Kayce emailed us to explain that this piece originally ran at JamBase. This is certainly true as this article appears there, edited differently with an additional image or two. However rather than take this piece off the site since it has been up there for a few days we would rather leave it up and encourage everyone not to submit multiple submissions of such pieces. It will make everyone's lives easier and we pledge this is the last time we let it slide…
It is pretty much common knowledge throughout America that the American Buffalo of the West is making a comeback from having once been a species endangered by the greed and excesses of the white man. Once again the buffalo roam free in the country, thanks to the love of modern man. What is not so commonly known is that there is a different kind of Buffalo sweeping the Eastern United States, this one out of upstate New York: a band, a unique band named Donna the Buffalo. This band plays songs of love to encourage us all to roam free alongside the buffalo, as members of the herd. The band recently played in Key West, so I came too, to spend 5 days and 4 nights with them and people from all over the country. I came to find out for myself what this phenomenon is all about and to see how my experiences of nearly 4 decades ago would compare to the here and now.
I first experienced Donna the Buffalo in September, 2003 at the HarvestFest in LaFayette, Georgia. I had not been to a music festival in nearly 35 years, and I had been missing that part of life, because I love all sorts of music. My daughter Dottie and her husband Chris had invited me to go to the festival with them and their friends, and I had eagerly taken them up on the offer, with visions of Woodstock in my head. Well, it wasn't Woodstock, but it wasn't all that far off, either.
We had gone to HarvestFest to hear the likes of John Prine, Moe, Yonder Mountain String Band, the Radiators, and many others, and to spend three days camping in a wonderful meadow lined with pine woods. The weekend turned out to be one of the absolute best in my life! Donna the Buffalo had also been on the "must see" list, but I must admit that the band turned out to be, for me, one of those wonderful surprises that I just could not get out of my mind or heart after the festival. So, in one of my many follow-up phone calls with her, Dottie suggested I check out the Donna the Buffalo web site. I did so, saw the advance notice for the Key West show, and immediately signed up.
And so here I was at last, among the palms and balmy breezes of Key West, a place I had never visited before, but now had the perfect reason to visit.
Evening in Key West comes very gently, very softly, and with little fanfare, despite all the craziness that goes on downtown on Front Street at nightfall. On the other side of the Key, perhaps two miles away from Front Street, nestled in a residential section, lies the beautiful and luxurious Wyndham Casa Marina Resort, originally built in 1900 by Mr. Henry M. Flagler. Flagler also built the Florida East Coast Railway and the Overseas Railroad from St. Augustine to Key West and is a rich study himself, which is why so much is named for him throughout Florida and the Keys.
Between the Resort and the ocean is a lovely grassy area, enhanced with softly lit walks, bushes, tall palm trees, a couple of large, well-lit swimming pools, a large island-style thatch hut bar, the beach boys' hut, a local artist's hut, and, of course, a sandy beach and wooden piers. This is the venue where Donna the Buffalo was to play for four straight evenings during the first week in January, 2004.
On a large open patch of the lawn stood an imposing musician's stage and a small separate platform with the sound board control system perhaps 50-70 feet in front of the stage. The stage was absolutely full of equipment. To round out the setup, there were a number of digital video cameras set up at key locations to tape the show. For some reason, despite the fact that the band has been around for quite a number of years, they have yet to make a DVD and this taping raised my hopes that one will be available soon.
Each of the four evenings of the show was beautiful: warm, and a bit of ocean breeze. A full moon high in the sky over very light clouds. The band was advertised to start each evening at 7 pm, but it started after 8 each night. No one but me seemed to mind. By the third evening, I did not mind, either. Instead, I paid attention to the little things that were going on around me, things that I had not seen and felt in over 20 years.
One thing that struck me was the way the band seems to appear out of nowhere each time they come on stage. One moment the stage was empty; the next moment the 6 of them were there, instruments on, plinking and plunking, friendly, smiling, acknowledging and saying hello to a few people up close to the stage, chatting with each other as though they haven't seen each other for some time.
Then the band sort of slides from a few tuning notes into a short series of seemingly unrelated chords, then, bing, into their first song, usually one of their well-known upbeat rhythm pieces. Just as smooth as silk, often catching all but the most dedicated fans by surprise. The artists usually play lead guitar (Jeb), fiddle, scrubboard or accordion (Tara), guitar (Jim), organ/keyboard (Kathy), bass (Bill), and drums (Tom), and vocals (Jeb, Tara, Jim). The rhythms are always clear, even when the artists get into the funkiest little riffs on their own and there are plenty of both playful, serious, and (in the word of my day) far-out excursions by each of the four lead artists.
The fans quickly catch on that the set has begun, so the area between the stage and the sound control platform quickly fills with fans, perhaps as many as 250-300 in all, moving to the beat of the music. The area will stay full for the entire 3-hour show as people sway, boogie, dance, and otherwise move their bodies in all manner of natural and unnatural ways.
The music's energy is highly reminiscent of both the late 60s and the Grateful Dead, and most people who hear it for the first time make that connection. But it is very different: in addition to their own creations, they are as likely to play music with rock, reggae, folk, country, or zydeco energy; however, the music always has Donna the Buffalo's unique signature sound. And although the band's lyrics do take business and government to task for the messes they have created in the world, most of their work seems to me to be aimed at self-responsibility and self-accountability. The lyrics are often beautiful, sometimes poignant, and occasionally downright funky. They are about the soaring moments and heartbreaks of life and love. They are about how easily we can be misled in life, yet how easily we can find the right track again. And they are about how misled our business, government, and political institutions have become. Unfortunately or perhaps fortunately I heard no proposed solution to issues on these institutional levels.
The music seems to have a wave of energy riding through it that brings peace to even the most active dancers. It affects each person in a different way. As for myself, I suddenly found myself in the middle of this group of people, of whom I knew not even a handful, and I felt as though I were in a tropical paradise, being carried along gently and caringly, nurtured by these strangers.
Most of the people here went to a lot of trouble to be here: they came from states all over the country, as far away as Alaska, as well as from Florida. And staying at the Casa Marina is no small matter financially: the least expensive accommodations, when all the little fees and taxes are added up, come to a minimum outlay of $700-850, not counting the entertainment fee, meals, drinks, and other entertainment costs. In any event, the point is: the herd here consists of middle-income Americans who are dedicated enough to what they need to do and to spend what it takes to get here and to be here with each other and with Donna the Buffalo. And many of them travel on to follow the band.
The herd here for the Key West shows consisted almost entirely of white Americans (I saw 2 non-white people), mostly in their late 20s to early 50s. (I strongly suspect that, at 64, I was the oldest.) Several couples brought small children. There were a few middle-school girls, but no young boys (so symptomatic of the illnesses of our society). There were a few college age girls, and a sprinkling of men and women in their early 20s. As near as I could tell, there were no people staying here alone, other than me. There was a young boy and an older man in wheelchairs and there was a guy with one leg. And there was me.
In addition to suffering from a whopper of a head cold for the entire trip, my knees simply refused to carry me for even one full hour, much less three straight. So right from the start I got hotel permission to move a chair into the grassy area (although some overeager security guy challenged me the 3rd night). Periodically I rested myself from the "2-step program" by plopping (dive-bombing) into the chair.
Before the band began playing on the 3rd night about 8:10 I spotted an older fellow, Joe Forte, with a long, flowing white beard and wispy white hair. He was the one guy there who might have been older than me. He was selling T-shirts. On the front was the silhouette of an American Buffalo, pawing the ground, with a beautiful pale orange moon behind it. Written around it: "Donna the Buffalo Under the Full Moon in Key West, January 2004." I was anxious as the band was about to come on but I bit the bullet and ran to my room. Sure enough, just as I returned, the band appeared as usual: poof … friendly smiles, tuning, chatting, saying hello, a few seemingly unrelated chords … bing, rockin into a beautiful song.
I was able to get the shirt and Joe ended up staying for the entire evening. We had a lengthy chat, and I learned that he is the artist with the hut on the hotel grounds. He is a true artist, a painter, but he got the creative urge to make the shirts, got the band's approval, and agreed to share the profits with them. (Good for all of them!) He is such a nice guy, so enthusiastic! He has been in Key West for 18 years and seems truly satisfied with his life here. Joe invited me to visit his hut the next day.
As the wonderful, touching music continued on, the dancing became more and more intense. I soon noticed that a young woman in a wide-brimmed hat whom I judged to be in her early 20s was dancing "with" me, even though that by no means met the normal definition of dancing with someone. We kept a distance of 2-10 feet from each other, but we were communicating, interacting, yet expressing our own individuality as we boogied. It was nice. I felt noticed for the first time in 3 evenings. Afterward, she passed by me and said, in a low voice, "I learned something: Thank you for dancing with me." To which I responded, with typical male puppy dog enthusiasm, a bit louder than I might have preferred, "Thank you for dancing with me!" OK, I sort of yelled it. She yelled back, "Thank you for dancing with me!"
And so it went, off and on, back and forth, for the rest of the evening. At one point, I called out, "Thank you for sharing that with me!" and she picked up the echo right away. Then we reduced it to "Thank you for sharing!" and "Thank you for dancing!" and peppered members of the herd with these new-found moments of glory. Sometime during the evening she gave me a tip: "Oh, just pretend your knees are marshmallows!" Marshmallows? Right. OK, I admit it; it worked for a while: every time I remembered to use it, I got an extra 5+ minutes of boogie time before having to make a controlled crash landing into my chair.
I showed up at Joe's hut around 1 pm the next day. He saw me coming, and welcomed me from a distance. He told me, "You know, I knew the band was good, because I had heard them before, but when you were so worried that you might miss their opening, well, that really caught my attention, and you're right, the way they open is hot! So I'm really looking forward to the concert tonight! I'm really excited! Thank you, my friend!" It was all I could do to keep from breaking down in the man's arms. I am such a sucker for heart-felt acknowledgement.
Joe Forte showed me his paintings, many of which were really beautiful. Then I realized that hanging in his hut were T-shirts that consisted of collages of his own paintings, each of them different! We spent the next 10 minutes looking through the shirts to find a special one for me: Hemingway's house, a sunset, a famous restaurant, famous bars, a beach scene. Later that evening he autographed it for me, a one-of-a-kind shirt selected just for me.
The 4th night was just as special as the first three. The band played some of their best tunes, and some other artists' work, as well. But it was hard to discern among artists, because the band so skillfully wove in songs according to their energy, working with the energy of the herd. The sound was awesome, especially since I was right at the stereo point of the system. At one point Joe passed by, calling out goodbyes. There was no way I was going to let him get away with that, so I tracked him down and gave him a hug. The man choked up; he was at a loss for words. Me, too. If you are ever in Key West, be sure to visit Joe Forte at his artist's hut. Tell him Walter the dcbuffalo sent you and said to give him my love. See what happens.
Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed bicycling around the town buying souvenirs, drinking beer, eating key lime pie, having lunch at the Hog's Breath Saloon, and ogling the cruise ships, and I enjoyed parasailing at the resort. If I'd had a partner with me, I probably would have gone for a half day fishing boat trip just for the fun of it. And if I'd had my younger daughter with me I probably would have gone for the glass-bottom boat ride and a visit to the butterfly farm and Monkey Island. Key West offers much, much more to do for fun and R&R, all of it worth doing, and I hope to go there again and do some or all of it.
But there is no substitute for rejuvenation in Key West under the full moon with Donna the Buffalo and the rest of the HeRD.


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New Orleans — The fatal shooting of a man in the St. Claude neighborhood Tuesday morning continued a four-day stretch of violence that has left five people dead in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish, and several others wounded.
John Gagliano, chief investigator for the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office, identified the victim as Mason Johnson, 36, of New Orleans. Police found Johnson dead next to utility pole in the 3000 block of Villere Street shortly after 8 a.m. Officer Garry Flot, a police spokesman, said police responded to the scene after receiving a report of someone lying in the street and found the man with a gunshot wound to the neck. No motive or suspects were released in the shooting.
The shooting happened in an industrial area a short distance from any residential homes. A single neighbor indicated that he was sleeping at the time of the shooting and saw nothing.
The slaying was the fourth homicide in New Orleans in as many days. It came as police were already investigating the fatal shooting of Devanta Thomas, 18, shot near the intersection of Lasalle and Delachaise Streets around 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Thomas was found lying in the street with multiple gunshot wounds to the body, according to police. He died later at a local hospital.
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office also is investigating a homicide. Troy Hensley, 48, was found dead in the 1600 block of Apache Drive in Harvey after deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the area at about 7:13 p.m., said Col. John Fortunato, a sheriff's spokesman. Authorities believe Hensley was shot near the corner of Apache Drive and Manhattan Boulevard in the parking lot of a business. The area has high vehicle traffic and several businesses.
No motive or suspects have identified in that incident as well. Hensley's widow declined to discuss his death in front of their apartment, just a few yards from where he was gunned down.
In addition to the homicides, New Orleans police are investigating several non-fatal shootings, including a robbery at a popular Uptown eatery that included gun play. Police were called out to "Dat Dog" restaurant in the 5000 block of Freret Street on Monday after an employee was shot in the arm during a robbery.
The victim told police he was inside the business with a rear door open around 10:15 a.m. when a man entered, demanded money and shot the victim in the arm before fleeing. No information was released on the suspect in that incident.
Police are also investigating a shooting near the intersection of North Claiborne Street and Iberville Streets that damaged a school bus. That incident occurred at about 4:37 p.m. The victim told police he was walking home from work when an unknown vehicle approached him and someone began shooting.
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In a stone nest in the eastern part of the island lies Metajna. Written documents show that the first tourists visited Metajna in 1928. Follow in their footsteps and discover the beauty of this area. Nature has left an infinite mark here with its unique combination of wind, sea and stone. On hot summer days, look for refreshments at the local beaches, the most prominent of which is the Ručica beach, which can be reached though the picturesque area called Kanjon (the Canyon). During the season, fishing events filled with the smell of freshly prepared fish, wine and singing are regularly organized in Metajna.
The nearby villages - Zubovići, Kustići and Vidalići – seem as though they are rising from the stones and offer a pleasant holiday. You can get rooms and apartments in private homes with welcoming hosts.


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The federal meaningful use incentive program is predicated on "structured data," namely discrete, searchable data that is easily mined and exchanged. Many industry providers, however, have long depended on document management systems, which scan paper forms and assemble them as electronically accessible—but not easily searchable—files. Scanning technology can reduce storage costs associated with maintaining bulging files, and well-indexed files can serve as a stepping stone to more fully blown EHR systems, experts say. But many industry observers say the meaningful use program will relegate document imaging systems to a secondary role.
Many proponents of structured data see it as laying the foundation for a better health care system, one in which clinical data is easily transported and mined. "Document management systems will play a much smaller role in the future," says Janie Tremlett, senior vice president, strategic and clinical services, for Concordant, an I.T. consulting shop that works with ambulatory practices. "We recommend that practices bite the bullet and develop an incremental strategy to enter patient data into the EHR and rely less on document management. They will see the benefits of doing that."
Other industry stakeholders describe document management technology as a short-term stopgap. Such systems constitute "thinking for today," says Justin Barnes, vice president of marketing for Greenway Medical Technologies, an ambulatory EHR vendor. "The future is in interoperability. You won't have a health care system built on document management systems, but we will have one built on interoperability."
For more on document management, read the May issue of Health Data Management.
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U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for January 6
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
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Profile America — Sunday, January 6th. The struggle for black citizens to obtain full civil rights has gone on for many decades since the Civil War. But along the way, there were signs of early progress and acceptance on the part of the majority white population. One such instance occurred on this date in 1886, when African-American Bishop Benjamin W. Arnett took his seat in the Ohio House of Representatives. Elected in a majority white district, he served one term. He was also Ohio's first black foreman of an otherwise white jury. There are over 89,000 separate state and local governments in the U.S. and some 7,300 state level legislators. You can find more facts about America's people, places and economy from the American Community Survey at www.census.gov.
Sources: Kane's Famous First Facts, 832
U.S. Census Bureau, News Release, CB12-161
Profile America is produced by the Center for New Media and Promotions of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).
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smaller learning communities for our students. Each team follows the
same curriculum and schedule, and nearly identical lessons. Teams are
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sending school. A balanced team approach helps us to ensure the best possible experience for our kids. SMS does not accept parent requests for team placement.
Team Names do not appear on Harmony schedule papers. To determine your assigned team, look at the teacher list below.
There are several ways to contact a teacher by email. Select the Staff Directory and find the staff member's name in the list. You can also directly email a teacher through Harmony 3. Select the teacher (name in blue) from your child's class schedule view. Team Leaders are responsible to schedule team-wide conferences with parents.
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I went to the GOMA (Gallery Of Modern Art) in Brisbane to have a look at the largest Marvel exhibition ever presented. The exhibition runs from 27 May 2017 – 3 Sep 2017 and is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily.
It seemed that every school in Brisbane also sent their students to visit the exhibition on the same day I visited.
All the shots were taken with a Canon 5D Mk III at ISO 3200, F2.8 with shutter speeds in the range 1/25 to 1/125 so IS was very useful on the Tamron 24-70mm and Canon 70-200mm F2.8 zooms.
I waited patiently until each exhibit momentarily cleared as groups moved on, squeezing off a few shots in that fleeting interval, ending up with 1 or 2 worth processing (no people, minimal camera shake).
Well worth a visit if you live in SE Qld. Arrive at 10:00am and rush around in the 1st 15 mins if you want to maximise the opportunities for getting clean shots with no people.
PS – no flash, tripods or monopods allowed and bags which exceed 40cm (L) x 15cm (W) x 35cm (H) are not allowed.
https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au …ng-the-cinematic-universe


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Perry Seagroves is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire (B.S.) and the University of New England (M.S.). He joined NHTI as a professor of physics and chemistry in 1985. Seagroves has been a competitive runner for 25 years and a coach of youth sports in basketball, baseball, and soccer. He also coached NHTI club hockey. Seagroves is responsible for organizing and coaching NHTI's Running Club.
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Graham Hayslip is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire (2015 M.A.). Hayslip ran for NHTI in 2009 and co-founded the UNH running club in 2015. Graham was an assistant coach at Belmont High School before joining the Lynx as co-head coach for the 2017 season. During his NHTI season Hayslip earned the coach's award and participated in the United States Collegiate Athletic Associations' national championship. Coach Hayslip joins Perry Seagroves as co-head coaches for the 2017 campaign.
Meredith Abramson, Assistant Coach
Meredith Abramson is a graduate from Duke University (BS) and James Madison University (ME). She has been a competitive runner since 1995 at North Forsyth High School outdoor track and cross-country, 1995-1998 (MVP), Duke Club Running, 1998-2002, Wichita and Derby Running Clubs, 2007-2009, Richmond Road Runners / Sportsbackers Training Team, 2009-2012, and the Greater Derry Track Club, 2013-present. She has competed in many marathons including three Boston marathons and has completed three in under three hours.
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We all know that running can be hard especially for newbies. The good news is that there is always room for improvement. One important thing to remember is that aside from speed, using the least amount of energy is crucial especially for long-distance runners. So, without further ado, we will now be listing the golden rules that you need to know.
First of all, it is essential to learn how to relax to prevent the build-up of tension in your upper body. What you need to understand is that when your body is tensed, you will not be in your best running form. It will not only slow you down, but also make you feel tired right away. In addition to this, it may also put you at risk of injuries. To reduce the tension that you feel, try to loosen up the hands and shoulders. Stretching exercises may also help.
Aside from releasing tension of the body, it is also vital to start slow. This is one of the most underrated running rules. One of the keys to run faster is to give your body enough time to warm-up. When you start on a slow-pace, gradually increasing your speed, you will be able to achieve a better progress in your performance.
Another rule is to dress appropriately. A comfortable running outfit can make a huge difference. It will not only make you feel at ease and comfortable, but it can also motivate you to reach your goals. To put it simply, it can give you the additional boost that you need. One popular brand is Gymshark, which has a wide variety of sports and body-building clothing products. For huge discounts on amazing running outfits and apparels, make sure to use a Gymshark voucher code or coupon which would save you 10% on your purchase. Alternatively they regularly have sales so if you are looking for a massive bargain and get up to 50% off at Gymshark then it might be better to wait
When it comes to your diet, it is recommended to skip junk foods. Aside from the fact they are unhealthy, they can also slow down your running time. So, it is best to stick with food items that can give you more energy such as whole grains. You may also try Quinoa, salmon and peanut butter. Drink coffee for additional energy before a run.
While you are not required to start body building sessions with a coach, building leaner muscles can help a lot in your running. Fitness experts agree that strength training once or twice a week can go a long way. Another incredible tip from experts is to pay attention to your toes. Remember that when you run, your whole body is at work, from your head down to your toes. It is suggested that you do dorsiflexion, or a backward flexion. By doing this, you will be able to achieve a quicker stride because less surface of the feet hit the ground.
It will also help if you are well-rested. According to studies, runners who have enough rest and sleep prior to a race tend to have a faster time. In addition to this, it is also advised to learn proper breathing techniques. The correct way is to breathe through your nose and mouth in order to get enough oxygen. It is also a good way to avoid side stiches, which is a stabbing pain felt near the rib cage.
Last, but definitely not the least, you need to be consistent. Work on your running all year-round. Do not be too hard on yourself if you do not meet your goals right away. Set a realistic timeline that you will follow and just put in more effort to achieve them one at a time. Just don't forget to squeeze in some breaks in-between just to re-energize. The last thing you would want is to feel burned out with your running and training.
These are just some of the golden rules to run better and faster. Again, it will be impossible to achieve all your goals overnight, what you will need, aside from the rules we have listed above, are hard work, determination and focus. If you work hard enough to reach your running goals, then you will surely achieve them all in no time. Just don't forget to enjoy every run!
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WWE announced today that Mickie James vs. Becky Lynch has been added to Sunday's WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. Below is the updated card with five matches currently official for the event:
John Cena (c) vs. AJ Styles, Bray Wyatt, Baron Corbin, The Miz and WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose
Tag Team Turmoil for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles
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text: Nels Andrews gained plaudits far and wide for his debut album 'Sunday Shoes,' as parched as the American Southwest landscapes he inhabited. Three years on and his second album finds him in New York, employing a fuller, more produced sound but maintaining a restless, questing soul. He describes the intervening years as replacing one itinerant lifestyle (labouring in the canneries of Alaska and planting trees in the forests of South Dakota) with another (travelling musician or troubadour). In the hubbub of the city he has sought solace in solitary spaces, abandoned piers and rooftops.


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While most students are going home or going on vacation this spring break, DeSales is sending many of its students to various cities around the United States and the world. These students are going for service, for athletics, for cultural enrichment, and for dance. Students on these trips generally do not view their spring breaks as lost, rather they view it as an alternate way to spend their week off. Sophomore Maggie McNichol is looking forward to her service trip to Washington D.C.
"This is the first time I'm doing something like this. I wanted to do something for other people rather than do for myself," said McNichol. The trip to D.C. is one of five service trips for DeSales. In addition to the nation's capital, students will be going to Lafayette, Louisiana, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Gladstone, Virginia, and Martin, Kentucky.
The trips to Louisiana and Oklahoma are for Habitat for Humanity while the Virginia trip is to the James River State Park to work with the American Hiking Association. The students will be building fire pits and setting up tarps for the park. Students in Kentucky will be helping with the Christian Appalachian Project, doing renovations on rundown homes occupied by less fortunate families. In Washington D.C., students will be helping children through the United Way and the Boys and Girls Club. There will be nine students on each trip, accompanied by an adviser, for a total of 45 students.
Jaime Gerhart, director of the Center for Service and Social Justice, thinks that there is a lot for the students to learn from going on these service trips.
"'Do what you can,' and I think that's what they learn on these trips. They learn that they not necessarily can change the entire world, but they can help to change a community in a positive way and in turn change themselves in a positive way" said Gerhart.
While students on these trips are representing DeSales through service, student athletes will be representing DeSales on the field. The baseball team will be traveling to Texas, where they will be playing six games across the state, each against a different opponent. The lacrosse team heads to Clearwater, Florida, and the golf team will be going to Pinehurst, North Carolina. The softball team is heading to Orlando, Florida where they will be playing eight games against schools from around the country.
Dr. Christopher Cocozza, chair of the division of business, is taking two groups of students to Zurich, Salzburg, and Vienna: an undergraduate accounting regulations course and a special topics MBA course. Highlights of the trip will include a tour of Credit Suisse headquarters and a trip to the University of Vienna. The Student Life Office is also sponsoring a trip that features a tour of Scotland.
The dance department is going on a trip to the American College Dance Festival Association (ACDFA) at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. The festival is a major showcase for all things dance. Students can take classes, see shows, perform in shows, and get professional feedback from a variety of different instructors. Students have the opportunity to be exposed to different genres of dance as well as different styles of choreography. Angela Sigley, an assistant professor of dance, wants her students to learn as much as they can while on this trip.
"They'll get new perspectives and new ways to bring what they're learning into what they're doing here," said Sigley. "I want them to absorb as much as they can and bring it back with them and use it somehow."
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Nearly 300 people entered our "Lunch with Ted" contest and the results are in! We're thrilled with such a good response and hope to do another contest lunch soon. Thanks to all who shared the contest with friends and who spread the word generally about the site.
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Winner: John Gatiss
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Winners: Karen Hufenbach, Joe Cook, Debra Perry
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Winners: Diana Jackson, Judy Armstrong, Patricia Frost-Brooks, Brian Herbert, Brenda Loveless, John Schmarr, Kyle Powell, Anthony Gomez, Patrice Moore, Deborah Silverstein
If you're listed as a winner you should have received an email with instructions about how to redeem your prize. We'll be sending out 3rd prizes right away. 2nd prizes will be sent soon after the lunch and 1st prizes will obviously be picked up in person during lunch with Ted!
We hope everyone had a great Christmas today and for our winners this is a bit of an added bonus. We look forward to joining John and friend for lunch with Ted and to getting the rest of you some cool PB gear.
So if we do this again, who would you like to have lunch with?
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Hertha Berlin sign Stocker
Hertha Berlin have signed Basel winger Valentin Stocker on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
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The Switzerland international, who is set to represent his country at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, won six Swiss Super League titles with Basel..
He is now relishing the challenge that awaits him in the German capital.
"I am excited about my move to the Bundesliga," Stocker told Hertha's official website.
"It was, from the beginning, my desire to go to Hertha Berlin. (General manager) Michael Preetz and coach Jos Luhukay worked very hard and for a very long time to get me.
"The task for Hertha is very exciting. Therefore I want to do my part to help the club enjoy success in the coming Bundesliga season."