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Chaudhry Aslam: Funeral held in Pakistan for policeman
The funeral for a top Pakistani policeman killed in a bomb blast on Thursday has taken place in the port city of Karachi amid tight security.
Chaudhry Aslam, the head of Karachi's anti-terror unit, had survived a number of attempts on his life but was killed in a bomb attack on his convoy.
The time and venue of funeral prayers were changed at the last minute for security reasons.
The Pakistani Taliban said they carried out Thursday's attack.
A spokesman said Mr Aslam had been targeted as he had "killed, tortured and wounded" Taliban members. Two other policemen also died in Thursday's attack.
High profile police and politicians attended, including the chief minister of Sindh province, of which Karachi is the capital, Qaim Ali Shah.
Participants had to pass through three walk-through scanners to reach the prayer ground, and mobile phone signals were jammed - mobile phones are often used by militants to remotely detonate explosives.
All the roads around the venue were closed for traffic. After the prayers, a police squad formed a guard of honour, and wreaths were placed on the three coffins.
Investigations into the bombing are still under way. One report in the Express Tribune newspaper says that about 200kg (440lb) of explosives were used.
Unconventional methods
Chaudhry Aslam was one of Karachi's highest-profile police officials, known for leading daring police raids and gun battles against militants in some of the most dangerous neighbourhoods of the city.
Scores of suspected criminals and militants were killed or captured on his watch.
The BBC's Shahzeb Jillani in Karachi reports that not everyone approved of his unconventional methods.
Some saw him as too powerful and too resourceful, seemingly operating above the law. He was accused of deaths in custody and staging "fake encounters" in which suspects were killed rather than arrested, charges he denied.
Nevertheless, his murder is being seen as a major blow to the government's efforts to fight crime and militancy in Pakistan's biggest city, our correspondent reports.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif paid tribute to the police chief and condemned the attack.
Our correspondent says that such a dogged and harsh pursuit of militants made him a long-term target of the Taliban.
Mr Aslam had escaped unhurt when a car packed with explosives blew up outside his home in Karachi in 2011, killing at least eight people.
After that attack, he said: "They are cowards. They call themselves Muslims but they are unbelievers. This will make me even more determined to carry on operations against them.
"They targeted sleeping children. I walk these streets day and night. If they want to kill me, they should come and attack me directly," he said.


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Hitchens v. Blumenthal, Part Two
Chatterbox continues to be mesmerized by the "inside-Washington sideshow" (seeSlate's "Today's Papers" concerning Christopher Hitchens' affidavit against Sidney Blumenthal and "Hitchens v. Blumenthal," below, for the basic story). Chatterbox has now heard Hitchens' side of the story, but not Blumenthal's (apart from his public statement that "My testimony to the Senate was truthful. If someone is saying it's not, they are mistaken"). But first, a minor correction to the previous dispatch: Hitchens' affidavit was taken on Feb. 5, not Feb. 6, as Chatterbox previously reported.
Hitchens tells Chatterbox that his debut as a participant in the impeachment follies resulted from his merely wanting to write a column for The Nation "asking us to withdraw our pro-Sid editorial of last year in the light of what the grand jury material reveals about his lying to all of us on the courthouse steps." Chatterbox pauses here to note that Chatterbox does not agree with Hitchens (and the New York Post, and the forewoman of the Starr grand jury, and quite a few others) that Blumenthal did lie in his comments on the courthouse steps. (For Chatterbox's exegesis on this, see his earlier dispatch, "Sid Blumenthal Framed!") Chatterbox will concede that certain other Blumenthal comments about the grand jury that appeared in Anthony Lewis' New York Times column were at best an overheated version of what really happened--the Times ran an explication du text by James Bennett earlier this week after Matt Drudge kicked up a fuss about them--but of course it's difficult to know which of the two participants in that telephone game, Blumenthal or Lewis, was at fault for the distortions. (Both have been known not to think very clearly when Flytrap is the subject.)
Anyway: Hitchens says that in his planned Nation column accusing Blumenthal of lying on the courthouse steps, he was also going to write about how Blumenthal had told him lies in March 1998 about Clinton being the victim of Monica the Stalker, "and to say how Clintonism poisons everyone it touches blah blah, as I've said before." (We don't know whether Blumenthal himself believed the lies at the time, but Chatterbox's guess is that he did: Chatterbox has known Blumenthal to believe some pretty wild stuff in his time.) Hitchens supposes that in the course of asking around about grand jury material, it got back to the congressional impeachment team that Hitchens had been told about the "stalker" business by Sid. He says he got a call from the House Judiciary committee on Feb. 5, "and I told them what I've told everyone else."
Hitchens also told the investigators that Blumenthal "told some version" of the stalker story "to almost everyone I know." (To state what should be obvious by now: Blumenthal did not tell it to Chatterbox.) Hitchens said he would not reveal the names of these others, even if they tried to "compel the testimony." But "it hasn't taken long for someone to come forward and say that they remember me, and Carol [his wife], relating with shock the slanders against Lewinsky ... the following day. I can't say the name now, but it is that of someone who you would find convincing." The account of all this in today's Washington Post by Al Kamen mentions but does not identify a journalist who says more or less this.
Chatterbox is inclined to believe Hitchens and not Blumenthal in the factual dispute, though he doesn't think it has any bearing on the impeachment trial of Bill Clinton. (We already know Clinton told Blumenthal the "stalker" story; that Blumenthal may have repeated it doesn't really buttress the obstruction of justice charges, which, Chatterbox continues to believe, really depend on what went on between Bill Clinton and Betty Currie.) Did Hitchens violate a journalistic confidentiality agreement with Blumenthal? Hitchens doesn't say, and presumably Blumenthal is not going to step forward now and say, "Sure, I said it, but I told him it was off the record!" True, Blumenthal's lawyer had already said, "[I]f anybody in their mind thinks they have a pledge of confidentiality to Sidney ... they're released; let them come forward and say it." However, the context there was slinging dirt about members of Congress, not slinging dirt about Monica Lewinsky.
[Correction, Feb. 8: Whoops. Blumenthal's lawyer laid down this challenge twice--once last September in re leaking dirt about members of Congress, and again in early February in re leaking dirt about Monica the Stalker. Also, although Hitchens did not inform Chatterbox whether his March 1998 lunch was off the record, he did inform Tim Russert when asked on Meet the Press. His answer was no: Blumenthal did not explicitly place his lunch comments off the record.]
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Not only does her work receive the attention of tons of teeny boppers, but it gets nods from esteemed hip-hop artists like Kanye West and Snoop Dogg, who collaborated with the singing starlet to create radio hits like "E.T." and "California Girls."
And if that doesn't show her reach, the 27-year-old artist, who is known for catchy tunes and crazy hair, steals the silver screen with her 3D concert documentary, Katy Perry: Part of Me, in theaters today.
But not many know that Katy was rocking audiences long before she was kissing girls.
The artist formally known as Katy Hudson was a gospel singer back in her hometown of Santa Barbara, California.
Raised by two pastors, Katy grew up singing in her parents' church. Her powerful voice led her all the way to Nashville, where she signed with a label, and eventually released a Christian pop album at age 16.
More than a decade later, "Katy Hudson" is long gone, but her passion and personality live on in our favorite pop princess.
The quirky songstress stepped on the mainstream scene in 2008 with the controversial hit, "I Kissed A Girl", that both surprised and entertained listeners everywhere. But despite the song's silliness, Katy was serious about her music career.
"My success might seem sudden and I sometimes feel like an upstart, but I've worked hard for this. I'm still the new girl in school, but I'll soon become your best friend," Perry told the London Daily Mail in 2008.
And just as she predicted, the crowd loved her.
In honor of Katy's new movie, Celebuzz is taking you back to the gospel days, long before the whipped cream bras, and showing you where the music icon got her start. Check out the clip of a teenage Katy singing "Search Me".
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Chamber Leads Group 1 Welcomes You!
Our group of local business people welcomes you to join us. As with all Chamber Leads Groups, we have no competing members within our group, so we can focus on helping each others' businesses via referrals and leads. Helping others helps us all!
If you like what you see on our website and wish to visit with us, please contact a member of our leadership team or call the Chamber at (850) 224-8116. They will let you know if your category is available. Call today—the folks of Chamber Leads 1 are looking forward to meeting you!


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Click above for a high-res image of the 2009 BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo
The 2009 BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo will join the B6 GT3 race car on the stand in Geneva, and thanks to AutoZeitung, we've got a singular photo and some preliminary specs on the uber-sedan from Alpina.
The B7 Bi-Turbo is essentially the M7 BMW forgot to build, packing a twin-turbocharged, 4.4-liter V8 putting out 507 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. Alpina claims the B7 can run to 60 in 4.7 seconds and on to an electronically-limited 173 mph. We'll have more details from the Geneva Motor Show next week, but expect a host of upgrades to join the engine mods, including uprated brakes, suspension components and a reworked interior to compliment the B7's new body kit.
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FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST and the Broken Angel brings a fresh new action RPG to this year's Square Enix lineup. Based on a wildly popular Japanese animation and comic of the same name, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST and the Broken Angel traces the journey of two brothers on a life-changing quest.
Edward Elric is a genius alchemist. He and his younger brother Alphonse tried to raise their mother from the dead, a forbidden act that cost Ed his left leg and Al his entire body. Immediately after the accident, Ed was able to sacrifice his right arm to save Alphonse's soul and transplant it into a suit of armor. The action begins as the two brothers are headed toward Central City in search of the "Philosopher's Stone," the only object that can return them to their natural states.
Ed and Al are on the train with their bodyguard Armstrong, when a sudden explosion rocks the car, and a radical group hijacks the train. The three of them are soon embroiled in an all-out brawl against the hijackers. But Edward has more than a few tricks up his sleeve with a variety of alchemy skills; he can transmute everyday objects into powerful weapons. With nimble footwork and combo attacks, the trio soon overtakes the hijackers and searches the rest of the train for the leader.
The hijackers are all falsely accused military men who are escaping to a town named Hiessgart. When the brothers corner the hijackers' boss on the roof of the train, a brawl ensues and a shocking new twist is revealed, sending the brothers askew on a different adventure.
The key to gameplay is transmuting objects that litter the landscape – everything from trees to trashcans – into powerful weapons. Players can also order Alphonse to protect Edward or tackle nearby enemies.
- Basic Attacks – Ed can use his Handblade to slice and dice his enemies.
Dodge Moves – Al can cartwheel or back flip out of danger, and perform a breakfall if knocked down.
Accu-Strikes – With the right timing, you can unleash a powerful attack that sends opponents packing!
- Basic Attacks – Ed can use his Handblade to slice and dice his enemies.
- The practice of alchemy has unlimited potential! There are more than 50 types of transmutable objects. These objects are highlighted by "Alchemy Circles," and can be transformed into weapons, enemy traps or even player decoys! Equipping transmuted weapons will give both Ed and Al a spectacular advantage in battle.
- Rockblockers – Ed can create Rockblockers (stone walls) with alchemy. Rockblockers can guard against enemy attacks or can be used as stepping-stones.
Stonespikes – Create Stonespikes (granite splinters) to wipe out nearby enemies. Combine Stonespikes with weapon combo attacks to dish out maximum damage!
- Rockblockers – Ed can create Rockblockers (stone walls) with alchemy. Rockblockers can guard against enemy attacks or can be used as stepping-stones.
- Swords, lances and daggers – Increases damage inflicted by Ed or Al. These weapons can be further transmuted with wind, fire or lightning elements.
- Cannons and crossbows – Stationary weapons that pack a punch. The cannon is powerful, but make sure Al is out of the way before firing! The crossbow allows you to take out fast-moving airborne enemies.


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Fergie & Josh Duhamel: Sailboating Sweethearts
Newlyweds Fergie and Josh Duhamel spend Valentine's Day weekend together, soaking in the sun on the beach on Monday (February 16) in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
The couple went sailboating together with some friends. Josh might want to pull up his board shorts a little more next time!
The day before, Fergie and Josh were spotted sunbathing at their resort in Cancun. They've been married for over a month already!
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This is a prime example of a true west coast engagement session. The fun started on the breathtaking Little Mountain in Parksville and ended at the popular Rathtrevor Beach. It didn't take long for Lee Ann and Duane to warm up to my camera. The playful love that they share and the deep connection that they've spent their relationship building was present that day. Their wedding day is less than a year away and I am already looking forward to following them around all day, capturing the many moments that they will have.
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They don't make 'em like The Monuments Men anymore.
For those of a certain age — or who simply have a deep interest in American war films — this George Clooney-directed WWII drama recalls the kind of stout-hearted combat movie that seemed to be so popular from the '50s through the early '70s. In fact, the plot — a group of older art experts recruited to sneak into Europe and rescue priceless works before the Germans or the Russians can get them — recalls the likes of The Dirty Dozen or Kelly's Heroes, in which a small band of men must infiltrate Nazi lines.
There's none of Saving Private Ryan's graphic realism or Inglorious Basterds' cheeky cultural horseplay. There are no shades of gray. Even the score by Alexandre Desplat and the closing credits seem straight out of 1962. All of that is kind of cool in theory but, as a film, The Monuments Men falls short even if its message — forms of creativity are worth preserving even in times of disaster — remains a compelling one.
Based on a true story and the book of the same name by Robert M. Edsel and Bret Witter, The Monuments Men — with its shifting tone between light comedy and drama — rarely gets the viewer invested enough to really care what happens to them. And that's unfortunate, because it really is a fascinating footnote in history.
Clooney is Frank Stokes, an art historian who at the beginning of the film is begging President Roosevelt to send a team to Europe to salvage much of the West's cultural heritage. The president is intrigued but tasks Stokes with putting together a team of fellow art professionals to do it himself.
So Stokes calls museum curator James Granger (Matt Damon) and other professionals in the field including historian Preston Savitz (Bob Balaban), sculptor Walter Garfield (John Goodman), architect Richard Campbell (Bill Murray), art dealer Jean Claude Clermont (Jean Dujardin) and Englishman Hugh Bonneville (Donald Jeffries), whose art credentials remain nebulous.
Once in Europe, Granger has to track down Claire Simone (Cate Blanchett), an informal double agent who works for the Nazi bureau in charge of taking art to Germany, where Hitler wants to open a sprawling Fuehrer Museum. However, she really has ties with the Resistance and is keeping tabs on where the art is going.
All of this is rife with possibilties but the set-up is too rushed. Clooney and co-writer Grant Heslov only offer thin character sketches, so when everyone is put in jeopardy, their fates don't really matter. It's hard to care about any of them.
On top of that, there are moments of mild humor — such as the rivalry between Campbell and Savitz — that aren't particularly funny. It's just one of the more obvious ways that this all-star cast is underutilized.
There is one scene that works: Campbell receives a recording that his family back home has made for him and Savitz, as a surprise, plays it over the camp loud speakers. The look on Murray's face conveys a wave of emotion that the rest of the film is lacking.
It may not be a monumental moment but, in this movie, that's about as good as it gets.


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Fancy Flamingo Rubber Stamp - Bird Rubber Stamp - Tropical Rubber Stamp - Tropical Stationery - Tropical Wedding - Pink Flamingo
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The tropical theme is bang on trend at the moment. I've designed a flamingo resting in its classic pose; perfect for making your own wedding stationery, handmade cards, party invites, wrap and tags too.
The stamped image measures approx. 3.3cm x 5.4cm (1 1/4" x 2 1/8").
***INFO: Everything in the Skull and Cross Buns artisan grey rubber stamp range starts out as one of my hand drawn designs which is then beautifully reproduced out of high quality grey rubber, pressed using traditional methods within the UK. I then trim them by hand and cushion mount them onto tactile wooden blocks, also UK sourced.
***DELIVERY: Please refer to the Shop announcement on my shop home page for current turnaround time on orders and shipping timescales http://www.etsy.com/shop/skullandcrossbuns ... thank you! Remember to allow for time to carve and then time to ship from the UK on top.
***STAMP CARE: Please note the stamp may have some ink staining; all stamps are tested whilst being carved and inked up again to index the wooden block but any staining will not affect your stamping. After use, simply dab clean (not rub) with non-solvent stamping cleaning products, alcohol-free baby wipes or liquid soap and water and then pat dry. Store the stamp cleaned with the rubber facing up.
***IMPORTANT: If you want to incorporate these stamped images in your craft projects/items to sell you may do so but please refer carefully to my 'Angel Policy' on my Policies/Seller Information page for exact terms of use as I retain the design copyright and all sales are bound by this policy, thank you.
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Please allow up to 3 working days approx for your stamps to be created and then allow for shipping time FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM on top.
Shipping time can really vary depending on your location:
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These are VERY ROUGH estimates but it's usually quicker if you live nearer to a major city. I cannot make ANY guarantees on how long it will take to arrive, please bear this in mind during busy periods like Christmas.
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I've worked in mail order customer service for the past 14 years so I apologise that my policies might seem very thorough but I know all of the common problems and queries so I'm trying to pre-empt any which might arise in this section! And most importantly I want you to be delighted with your Skull and Cross Buns purchase so you'll keep coming back!
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The stamp you receive may vary very slightly from the picture shown in the listing, such is the nature of it being hand carved and/or finished by hand! I always work from the same master copy, though.
Please also note the stamp you receive may have some ink residue; this is from the testing the image quality whilst carving but I will clean them thoroughly as I can anyway. Some ink pads can stain the rubber I use but as long as the stamp is nice and clean any staining will not affect your stamping.
A couple of hints and tips, the rubber I use produces the best results with pigment and water based inks but dye based inks tend to 'bead' up on the rubber and produce a poor image. It is also advised to avoid solvent based inks such as Stazon as they can potentially perish the rubber.
The stamps are easy to clean the same way as you do other stamps, with baby wipes, liquid soap and water or specialist stamp cleaning fluids. Stamp cleaning mats are great for getting into the fine details, I can't recommend them enough!
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I keep getting asked but I DON'T CLASS MY STAMPS AS FOOD SAFE. Due to the carving technique there can be rough bits in the grooves due to the tools I use so parts could potentially come loose if being used other than a stamp on paper.
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Learners will brainstorm possible solutions for the scientific question generated in lesson 5 of this unit and determine the reasonableness of solutions. The lesson uses the 5E instructional model and includes: TEKS Details (Texas Standards... (View More) alignment), Essential Question, Science Notebook, Vocabulary Definitions for Students, Vocabulary Definitions for Teachers, two Vocabulary Cards, and a concept map supplement. This is lesson 6 of the Mars Rover Celebration Unit, a six week long curriculum. (View Less)
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Leaners will grow a sugar crystal and learn how this relates to growing protein crystals in space. The lack of gravity allows scientists on the space station to grow big, almost perfect crystals, which are used to help design new medicines. This is... (View More) science activity 2 of 2 found in the ISS L.A.B.S. Educator Resource Guide. (View Less)
After creating a model of multiple volcanic lava flows, students analyze the layers, sequence the flows, and interpret the stratigraphy. Students use that same volcanic layering model to investigate relative dating and geologic mapping principles-... (View More) which they will then apply to satellite imagery. The lesson is part of the Mars Education Program series; it models scientific inquiry using the 5E instructional model and includes teacher notes and vocabulary. Next Generation Science Standards are listed. (View Less)
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Learners will use data from the Student Dust Counter (SDC) Data Viewer to establish any trends in the distribution of dust in the solar system. Students record the number of dust particles, or hits, recorded by the instrument and the average mass of... (View More) the particles in a given region. Note: Updated links to the Student Dust Counter Data Viewer and website are provided under Related & Supplemental Resources (right). (View Less)
Learners will investigate, discuss, and determine why humans have always explored the world (and now space) around them. Students determine these reasons for exploration through a class discussion. In the first activity, students use the Internet to... (View More) examine the characteristics of past explorers and why they conducted their exploration. They then examine why current explorers - including the students themselves - want to explore other worlds in the Solar System. By the end of the lesson, the students can conclude that no matter what or when we explore - past, present, or future - the reasons for exploration are the same; the motivation for exploration is universal. Note: The MESSENGER mission to Mercury that is mentioned in this lesson ended operations April 30, 2015. For the latest information about MESSENGER and NASA's solar system missions see the links under Related & Supplemental Resources (right side of this page). (View Less)
The goal of this lesson is for students to understand how to plan a mission to another world in the solar system. They begin by discussing the path of a spacecraft traveling between planets, examining the journey from the Earth to Mars as an... (View More) example. In Activity 1, students determine the pros and cons for different ways we can explore another world, either by observing from the Earth or by sending a spacecraft to fly by, orbit, or land on the world. In Activity 2, the students plan a complete mission to explore another world in the Solar System. By the end of the lesson, the students come to understand that what scientists want to learn about an object determines how they plan the mission, but real-life constraints such as cost and time determine what actually can be accomplished. Note: The MESSENGER mission to Mercury that is mentioned in this lesson ended operations April 30, 2015. For the latest information about MESSENGER and NASA's solar system missions see the links under Related & Supplemental Resources (right side of this page). (View Less)
In this activity, learners replicate the scientific processes of observing, forming an explanation, revising and communicating about a model of a comet. Learners construct a model of features of a comet using an assortment of common craft supplies.... (View More) This activity relates to several NASA comet missions such as Deep Impact, Stardust, Stardust-NExT, and EPOXI and can be used to emulate a process that scientists and engineers follow on all missions. (View Less)
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Learners will use direct vocabulary instruction to learn the new definitions of planet, dwarf planet, and asteroid. The publicity generated by the International Astronomical Union's definition of Pluto as a dwarf planet in 2006 created a teachable... (View More) moment for schools around the world to consider the definitions of these concepts and how discoveries necessitate a change in the language we use to talk about it. (View Less)
In this activity, students engage in an ongoing investigation to find patterns of sunlight and shadow in a classroom (or any room that gets sunlight) at different times of the day and different times of the year. Students look for repeating... (View More) patterns, keep a log to describe and sketch observations of when and where certain easily recognized patters appear and turn the room into a solar calendar that may survive into the future for other classes to use. Part 1 of this activity requires occasional note-taking and casual observation over the course of a day. Part 2 requires 30-60 minutes to create the calendar record, then casual observation and note-taking throughout the school year. The lesson plan includes a math extension activity and background information about the Sun Dagger at Chaco Canyon. This activity is the third lesson in the Ancient Eyes Look to the Skies curriculum guide. (View Less)
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This activity enables students to better understand the motion of the Sun and how we use it to measure time. Students create a "horizon calendar" at their school by carefully observing and recording the horizon and the Sun at sunset (or sunrise, for... (View More) early risers) over a period of weeks or months. Part 1 of this activity can be done as a whole group and involves selecting and drawing a detailed map of the site. Part 2 of this activity can be done as a whole group and involves determining the direction west and drawing the horizon line. Part 3 should be done by the teacher since it involves making weekly observations at sunset (or sunrise), which is outside of regular school hours. Part 4 can be done with the whole class and involves using the data from the observations to calculate the average rate of change in sunset time and respond to discussion questions. The activity is not time-consuming, but must be conducted over a period of at least a few weeks. It is best as a semester unit, or even a project for the entire school year. Also, the best time of year to run this activity is around the equinoxes: March and September. The lesson plan includes discussion questions, background information about desert horizons, and a math extension activity in which students calculate how the time of sunrise or sunset changes from day to day. This activity is the sixth lesson in the Ancient Eyes Look to the Skies curriculum guide. (View Less)
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By Allie Goolrick, WSBTV.com
Earlier this month, an odd Zillow listing for a house in Cayce, a small town south of Columbia, South Carolina, started circulating – and immediately sparked some spooky speculation about who might be living upstairs.
"Upstairs apartment cannot be shown under any circumstances," the listing read. "Buyer assumes responsibility for the month-to-month tenancy in the upstairs apartment. Occupant has never paid, and no security deposit is being held, but there is a lease in place. (Yes, it does not make sense, please don't bother asking.)"
Other mildly disturbing details included a door to the upstairs apartment stained with blood-red paint, an odd sculpture in the backyard and a gaping hole in the ceiling.
The internet went wild with speculation that perhaps a serial killer – or the devil himself – was the mystery tenant.
Hey @zillow!!!! I HAVE SERIOUS QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NIGHTMARE HOUSE. Read the description. https://t.co/ZrKg58Pi50— Bekka Supp (@valhallabckgirl) May 8, 2017
The State debunked any notions about evil occupying the home May 13.
The newspaper revealed that the mystery tenants are artist Randall McKissick, 70, and his three cats.
According to The State, the Columbia native was a world-renowned artist and illustrator in the 1980s and 1990s. His work was shown internationally – in Paris, Johannesburg, New York, Atlanta and Chicago among other places.
One of his pieces still hangs in the Coca-Cola headquarters in Atlanta.
About 10 years ago, McKissick fell on hard times. The man whose friends call him a creative genius went through a divorce and eviction and suffered crippling anxiety. Those troubles, coupled with the rise of computer illustration, made McKissick quit painting.
"I lost the spark. I don't know how to get it back," McKissick told The State.
A childhood friend allowed him to rent a room in his upstairs home free of charge. But the owner, Michael Schumpert Sr., had a car wreck in December, and his family now needs to sell the house. Schumpert's son, Michael, wrote the listing.
"We don't really have much choice but to sell the house; my parents need to sell it," the younger Schumpert told the newspaper. "But it's been in the family for so long, we don't really want to. And we want Randy to be able to stay there."
The house is now off the market, but McKissick's two daughters are still looking for a new place for him to stay. Amber Albert told the paper her father's perfect home would have room for his cats and some studio space, so he might get his spark back and start painting again.
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Survey makes a start on future public transport for Warkworth
Over 300 submissions were received in a survey on future public transport options for Warkworth, with clear support shown for a proposed Warkworth to Silverdale and the City connection.
Both local and long-distance destinations were explored in the survey, and early results show that the overall highest priority to submitters was access to Auckland city centre, with a close second of Warkworth town centre, followed by the Hibiscus Coast.
"Warkworth is growing fast," said one resident at a public information event, "and more people are going to be commuting to Auckland. This kind of service will be really needed by people here going forward."
"In a few years it's likely we won't be driving anymore," said another couple who filled out the survey after speaking with AT representatives, "so future public transport options are very relevant to us."
All feedback received is now being analysed in detail, and a full consultation summary is expected to be available at the end of the year.
"Getting an idea of what kind of journeys people would make on public transport if we could provide it, and how much they would use it, was the purpose of this survey," says Anthony Cross, Public Transport Network Manager. "We're pleased with the level of response, and also the degree of thought and detail that people have given us.
"The team will now draw some conclusions, and any new services we propose will be consulted on with the community before being launched on a trial basis.
"Implementation is likely to be 2016, to give us time to carry out a competitive tendering process and make any infrastructure changes such as new bus stops."
The current Kowhai Connection service which runs between Warkworth and Matakana via Snells Beach is still being trialled in order to understand its long term sustainability, and will be reviewed at the end of this year. Any changes to the Kowhai Connection as a result of the survey could be made earlier, in 2015.
The engagement survey closed 18 August 2014. More information on the New Network for Warkworth is available at www.AT.govt.nz/NewNetwork.


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Post-Mortem on G8 and G20: Climate Change Remains a Non-Issue
The G20 Summit is almost two years old. And like an infant approaching its terrible twos, the ad hoc gang of developed countries with no real structure or mandate is starting to get out of hand.
Heading into the G8 and G20 summits in Muskoka and Toronto, there were a number of areas where the developed countries had the opportunity to show leadership and initiative, and introduce progressive ideas. The results, to say the least, are mixed.
Following is a breakdown of key climate-related initiatives the world was hoping the summits might tackle, and what actually happened at this year's G8 and G20:
1. Move forward with an aggressive plan to deal with the climate crisis and gain momentum heading into COP16 in Cancun. No such luck. Canada announced some fast track financing, but there were little to no new initiatives discussed at the G8 or G20, and the report coming out of the G8 in Muskoka is almost identical in tone and intent to previous commitments.
2. Get tough and eliminate the billions of dollars of fossil fuel subsidies to companies such as British Petroleum and other upstanding corporate citizens. Uh, wrong again. The whole eliminate fossil fuel subsidies thing must have been decided upon after a long night at the pub because G20 leaders this weekend seemed to be trying hard to forget it ever happened.
3. Enact a tax on financial transactions, dubbed the "Robin Hood Tax," and earmark the revenues for social spending and climate change. Yes! Nah, just kidding. Wouldn't that be nice though? A simple .05 per cent tax on transactions from corporations raking in billions in profits and, well, bailout revenue, to go to progressive social and environmental programs. There was lip service paid to keeping banks in line, so that's good… right?
Instead, with the global financial recovery in a tenuous state, security threats from North Korea and Iran, and deficit consolidation dominatng the conference, little to no attention was paid to so-called "non-economic mandates," such as the future of life on our planet. Ahem.
"I mean, there has been very little substantial in the G20 on climate change issues," said Kim Carstensen, WWF Global Climate Initiative. "It is the bare minimum of engagement, the bare minimum making reference to climate change at this level."
Carstensen also voiced concern over the disturbing omission of any talk about clean energy in the final communique.
"In an earlier draft there was talk of an investment in clean energy and that was taken out completely," he said. "There were eight references to clean energy in the final report from Pittsburgh (the last G20 Summit) and they have been completely vacuum cleaned and that is kind of scary."
There was a report by Mexican President Felipe Calderon on the state of climate change negotiations leading up to the United Nations climate conference in Cancun, Mexico this November, but Calderon's press conference following the plenary sessions was cancelled and little follow-up was offered.
"I think, there has been no back tracking," said Carstensen, in an attempt to remain upbeat as the proceedings wrap up. "So if we want to stay where we are that is a good thing, but if we think climate change needs to move forward and be more ambitious, then this is definitely not a success."
That leaves some scratching their heads wondering when the G20 is going to move beyond being a forum for the global economic recovery and start throwing its weight around on issues that are considered by many to be equally, if not far more, important.
"As climate change continues to gather pace, it's the poorest and most vulnerable that are bearing the real costs. The G20 needs to get serious," said Robert Bailey of Oxfam International.
All eyes now turn to Cancun, Mexico where this November the United Nations countries will meet to try and hammer home a progressive and binding climate change agreement.
Following are the three paragraphs included with regard to climate change and environmental issue from the Toronto Declaration:
41. We reiterate our commitment to a green recovery and to sustainable global growth. Those of us who have associated with the Copenhagen Accord reaffirm our support for it and its implementation and call on others to associate with it. We are committed to engage in negotiations under the UNFCCC on the basis of its objective provisions and principles including common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities and are determined to ensure a successful outcome through an inclusive process at the Cancun Conferences. We thank Mexico for undertaking to host the sixteenth Conference of the Parties (COP 16) in Cancun from November 29 to December 20, 2010 and express our appreciation for its efforts to facilitate negotiations. We look forward to the outcome of the UN Secretary-General's High-Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing which is, inter alia, exploring innovative finance.
42. We note with appreciation the report on energy subsidies from the International Energy Agency (IEA), Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), OECD and World Bank. We welcome the work of Finance and Energy Ministers in delivering implementation strategies and timeframes, based on national circumstances, for the rationalization and phase out over the medium term of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption, taking into account vulnerable groups and their development needs. We also encourage continued and full implementation of country-specific strategies and will continue to review progress towards this commitment at upcoming summits.
43. Following the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico we recognize the need to share best practices to protect the marine environment, prevent accidents related to offshore exploration and development, as well as transportation, and deal with their consequences.
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I don't want to be mean, but 2 million people worldwide is practically nothing. There's probably more than that who think they've been kidnapped by UFOs.
My entirely subjective opinion is that over the last 5 years the general belief in global warming as an imminent threat to humanity has decreased substantially. (Not saying it isn't; just saying people don't believe it any more).
Why is it that the G20 leaders are constantly reneging on their green promises? Let's assume that they're not evil aliens, who will leave the planet once they've sucked it dry, there must be logic reasons for it. May be there are more pressing concerns for them to deal with? Alltag
By ranjet on Tue, October 16, 2012 at 10:30 am
absolutely disgusting to see all the pigs at the trough feeding of taxpayers money. http://www.single-ply-roofing.co
By angela on Sat, November 05, 2011 at 7:00 am
You have to wonder what it will take the break the back of the fossil fuel industry and its stranglehold on global politics. Though of course, it's us as individuals that give those guys so much money to spend on lobbying, etc because we aren't making lifestyle changes fast enough.
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By staunza on Mon, February 21, 2011 at 10:54 pm
"Move forward with an aggressive plan to deal with the climate crisis and gain momentum heading into COP16 in Cancun"
What a joke. lets see them do ANYTHING?!
By L_Cid on Thu, November 25, 2010 at 4:08 am
Of course such summits are very important and are organized to improve the environmental situation. But do they really work? It seems that the Earth revenges for all the damages people caused. Just think over all these natural disasters.
By Marina on Wed, October 27, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Not just a climate change problem or fossil fuels but UNSAFE parctices of oil and gas companies. Gasland aired in Toronto and Vancouver and had great reviews and has been on HBO Canada before. For those that missed it see this below -not a sale, just info. >>
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By babsinva on Mon, August 23, 2010 at 11:48 am
By contributing to the strengthening of the international financial architecture and providing opportunities for dialogue on national policies, international co-operation,and international financial institutions,the G-20 helps to support growth and development across the globe.
By irvinelmo on Wed, August 11, 2010 at 2:25 am
I don't think that the left has made it a big political issue, it has been the right. Name a left leaning politician who has made climate change a major issue. Al Gore is the only one, and he has been out of the running for anything since losing the Presidential election 9 years ago. For Obama and other Democrats it has been an issue but not a major one. It takes a back seat to the wars, health care, the economy and most other issues. It gets lip service from Democrats at best.Square peg web
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By Glimzer on Wed, July 21, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Hi..The G20 is essentially a special club, that exists so countries like Canada and the USA can avoid the far less expensive and far more egalitarian United Nations - which gives a voice to small countries while allowing effective debate and discussion.
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I'm not sure what the end result should be but there NEEDS to be a realistic and agreed upon share of the responsibilities.
By California Solar Engineering on Wed, June 30, 2010 at 9:28 am
Let's end billions of dollars in government subsidies to climate change crooks.
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Gov. Pat Quinn named four University of Illinois alumni as the school's newest trustees today, sweeping the embattled board clean of members connected to admissions scandal that rocked the Urbana-Champaign campus this summer.
As expected, Quinn also refused the resignation ofEdward McMillan, the Greenville Republican who he named to the board earlier this year. McMillan was not involved in the admissions abuses that rocked the Urbana-Champaign campus.
The new members are: Former Springfield Mayor Karen Hasara; Timothy Koritz, a staff anesthesiologist at Rockford Memorial Hospital; Pamela Strobel, retired executive vice president and chief administrative office of Exelon; and Carlos Tortolero, the president and one of the founders of the National Museum of Mexican Art.


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How sad I was a month ago when my perfect beyond perfect diaper bag Liberty gave me was stolen. I'm still in mourning because it really rocked. Especially because a replacement diaper bag would be and extra strain on my almost non-existent budget. And if I wanted to replace it with and awesome one it would most likely be expensive. So HOORAY for scraps from my lovely mothers barn and my grandmothers fabric drawer. My new motto is "poverty is the mother of invention"! Here it is! The sweet bird, twig and leaf diaper bag,designed, or made up, by moa'! I love it!
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Dear Miss Manners--What can I do about doting parents who include their children in every gathering? I`ve had it with inviting friends who say:
-- ``We`d love to come.`` No mention of Little Susie, but when I open the door, there Susie is, too.
-- ``We`d love to come, and just wait till you see how big Little Susie is now.``
-- ``We`d love to come, but Little Susie is a problem; so we`ll be staying home.`` (Then I feel guilty for wanting to see my dear friends without their children.)


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Hey curvy girls all over the world,
So, we are just going to call last week the week of Gabourey Sidibe. The Empire star has been serving up a swanky new look. She just debut a spread in People magazine where she spoke on her weightloss surgery. By the end of the week, Gabby went viral after folks saw her gorgeous Nylon magazine April 2017 cover and fashion spread.
In Nylon Gabby goes more in depth about her memoir, This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare, which comes out on May 1st. The dark skinned beauty shares stories about her role as Precious and how she thought being the lead would make people see her as more than just a fat girl.
Sidibe said, "I guess I thought that going from literally nothing to the lead in the movie would show people that I wouldn't be just fat anymore, or at least that's not the first thing people would think of me, that I'm not too fat or too black or ghetto or nappy—that wouldn't be part of my narrative anymore, but it was."
Dress: Universal Standard, Lingerie: Torrid, Corset: Orchard Corset
We've seen Gabourey execute her characters with such poise and humility. Her role as Becky on Empire allowed the world to see her in a different light. We see Beck as smart and funny on Empire. In addition, we also got to see her get a man last year on Empire and film a scene where we saw her do a romantic scene. People get in a frenzy anytime they see a big girl look sexy or have sex and kiss on television. In regards to that epic moment, Sidibe says,
"It was only a big deal, though, because I happen to be in this body, this body that I have had my entire life and career. You all knew I was fat then; don't turn on the TV and still be surprised I am fat. It implies that people with bigger bodies don't find love and aren't worth loving. Why don't I deserve it? Because I'm not skinny? I love my body and I deserve love. We all do at any size."
Jumpsuit: Beth Ditto
As for her epic spread in Nylon, Gabourey wore plus size designers ranging from Universal Standaed to indie designer Ofurre.
Gabourey Sidibe is just showing people that plus size women can be confident, sexy, smart, funny. You can read the full interview over at NYLON
T-shirt: Beth Ditto, Skirt: Ofurre
Which is your favorite look from Gabby's Nylon fashion spread?


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The city-wide art, live music and performance programme will present work from across the spectrum of contemporary instrumental, electronic and experimental music, and data art.
The programme features two FutureEverything commissions and three world premieres, Gazelle Twin: Kingdom Come , Smoke Signals, by Ed Carter and David Cranmer, and The Corridor by Andrew Hodson.
If you enjoy the FutureEverything Art / Live programme then take a look at our conference schedule, featuring talks and interviews with Turner Prize winners Assemble, Consultant Art Curator at the Institute of Physics Hannah Redler, and behind the scenes interviews with Gazelle Twin and the makers of Smoke Signals.
A number of the events are free, please see our ticket page for more details


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Sherwood Forest Golf Club Review - A strong Colt/Braid pedigree defines this excellent heathland test a few miles north of Nottingham
Sherwood Forest Golf Club Review
Green Fee Range: £37.50-£75
Medal Tee: Par 71 – 6,685 Yards
Visitor Times: Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays – after 9:00 (Tuesday 12:00)
Website: www.sherwoodforestgolfclub.co.uk
Significant Changes
New driving range and short game practice area
Sherwood Forest Golf Club Review
Sherwood Forest to the east of Mansfield has long been one of Nottinghamshire's premier clubs, but in recent year's this fine Harry Colt heathland layout, later refined by James Braid, has been catching a far wider eye and making good progress in our Top 100.
Much of this has been to do with a long-term programme to enhance the playing surfaces and take the layout back closer to its heathland routes.
And, although the course suffered unprecedented storm damage in January when nearly 800 trees were uprooted or damaged, its future continues to look very bright.
It plays over rolling and very attractive heathland, and boasts a very good mix of holes; some of which require plenty of thought while others need a little more brute force.
The stretch of consecutive holes from 11 to 14 is probably as tough a par-4 run as you'll face anywhere, especially into the breeze. Indeed, the consensus is that you will usually need to make your score heading out here, and then fight over the back nine to protect any gains.
The course can stretch to nearly 6,900 yards if so desired and beyond that its main defences are the swathes of heather that flank, and sometimes cross, the holes, and 94 bunkers presented in a way that perfectly complements the heathland terrain.
Sherwood Forest Golf Club Review – Golf Monthly Verdict
A beautiful but testing course offering great value for money. If the wind is coming from the South-West, the stretch from 11 to 18 will test the very best


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Don't believe your lying eyes. Nobody is coming to see these losers on purpose.
Can it get any more pathetic than this?
"We have plenty of time for big rallies," a campaign spokeswoman, Jen Psaki, said between the rallies on Thursday. "Our focus right now is on exciting our supporters and winning over undecided voters and the smaller and medium-size events are the best venue to accomplish that because the president can closely engage with the crowd.
"Big rallies are expensive, especially given the logistical and security challenges for a president as opposed to a mere United States senator. And Obama campaign operatives, both at the Chicago headquarters and in swing states where Mr. Obama recently has stumped, say the campaign intentionally limits crowds by restricting tickets. The reason is to allow the president to better connect with supporters, aides say.
To better connect with people, by telling them they didn't build that, or that they're racist. Easier with a tiny crowd, we suppose. Four years ago a football stadium could hardly contain the awesome crows, Greek columns and his massive ego. Now he's discovered frugality and intimacy.
H/T Laura.


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You Can't Detect What You Can't See: Illuminating the Entire Kill Chain
On-Demand Webinar
Of course, none of this was really free. My company had paid a handsome conference fee, which my partner reluctantly agreed to. He said, "I knew it was one big party. So tell me, did you really learn anything?"
Luckily, I went to this conference prepared with a plan in place to maximize my experience. More important, I maximized my company's return on investment.
Most vendor conferences are quite similar. There is an agenda of sessions where you can learn about customer experiences with the vendor's products. At the beginning and end of the conference, there are keynote addresses made by executives from the vendor or from industry luminaries.
Conferences are now offering hands-on sessions where you can test drive a product or preview an upcoming release. Most of these shows also include an exhibit hall where you can peruse the wares of the vendors' partners. And of course, my favorite, the final-night party.
Whether you are preparing to attend an upcoming conference or perhaps you need to prove why attending can benefit your organization, having a plan to demonstrate a return on investment will be more than worth your while.
Just as if you were going to build a project plan, you need to create a schedule that will map out your conference agenda. There are many choices to make about how you will spend your time. At a minimum, the vendor will provide a master agenda that breaks down all options including keynotes, general sessions and workshops. A new trend is to offer an online scheduler that will allow you to build and print your own agenda by clicking through the scheduling options available.
Easy Choices, Hard Choices
Let's start with the easiest choices. The keynotes are usually the first morning and last afternoon of the conference. They are easy choices because they are the only option during that time slot. At the first keynote you can expect to learn about the state of the vendor from a high-level executive, but more important this is where they lay out the future direction of the company.
The second keynote most likely will be from a well-known executive or industry expert who will put the vendor's positioning in context with the where the rest of the industry is heading. You can expect the keynotes to be very positive and upbeat. The key is to look for core messages underneath the sugar coating and determine if the vendor's direction matches future requirements of your organization.
Now the challenging part of the scheduling begins. You will have choices to make between general sessions, work shops and networking meetings. Before you start scheduling, first make a prioritized list of everything you want to learn. Treat the conference as a chance to learn more about how others implemented the vendor's products, what pitfalls they avoided, what benefits they have gained and how you can enhance your own implementation to capitalize on what you ultimately learn.
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OVERBROOK - August 1, 2013 --The FBI and Philadelphia Police are looking for the man who robbed a bank in Overbrook.
The robbery happened at 10:09 a.m. Monday at the Police and Fire Credit Union at 7604 City Avenue.
The man allegedly handed the teller a threatening note and got away with cash.
The suspect is described as a black male, about 30 years old, standing 6'2" tall with a thin build. He was wearing a red checkered long sleeve shirt and a red cap.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-TIPS (8477), text a tip to PPD TIP (773847) or through PhillyPolice.com.


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Joe Bisicchia writes of our shared dynamic. An Honorable Mention recipient for the
Fernando Rielo XXXII World Prize for Mystical Poetry, his works have appeared in various publications. The current public
affairs professional in New Jersey is a former award winning television host who also taught high school English.
His works have or will soon appear in:
Revue Post, Aji Magazine, Chronogram Magazine, The Paragon
Press, Sentinel Literary Quarterly, Dark Wood, Writing Knights Press, Gimmick Press, The Wire's Dream Magazine, FIVE:2:ONE,
Vox Poetica, Hobo Camp, Junto Magazine, Mannequin Haus, The Bookends Review, Glass: Facets of Poetry, Entropy, Linden Avenue
Literary Journal, Encircle Publications, Anti-Heroin Chic, Punch Drunk Press, Edify, Fourth & Sycamore, Philadelphia Stories,
Muse-Pie Press, unFold, Coldnoon, Qua Magazine, The Tipton Poetry Journal, Time of Singing, Torrid Literature Journal, Diversion
Press, The Wax Paper, The Path, The Poet's Haven, Sheepshead Review, Verse-Virtual, Balloons Lit. Journal, Kitty Litter
Press, The Inflectionist Review, Black Heart Magazine, Dark Matter Journal, Poets Collectives Anthologies, Poetic Matrix Press
and others.
"Love is Patient, Love is Kind"
We've walked.
And I forget we've walked on water.
You've fed the multitude, raised the dead
and I forget.
We've talked
and I've forgotten what you've said.
And yet,
you reach out your hand
and we walk.
in Glass: Facets of Poetry, 2017
"Nursing Home Piano" - The Paragon Press
"Violin With No Strings Attached" - The Paragon Press
"Big as the Earth" - Folded Word
"Unseen" - Revue Post
"statue of poseidon" - Sentinel Literary Quarterly
"Rocks" - Literary Orphans
"world goes round" - Chronogram Magazine
"50-Foot Woman" - Dark Wood Magazine
"Poor Historian" - Sentinel Literary Quarterly
Five Poems - Five:2:One
"Truth Cannot Be Forever Hidden" - Junto Magazine
Two Poems - Hobo Camp Review
"Fairmount Park, Philadelphia" - Encircle Publications
Two Poems - The Bookends Review
"Gilberto" - Entropy, American Story
"Still Spreading" - Punch Drunk Press
"Sounds Like Home" - Aji Magazine
"Ongoing" - Mannequin Haus
"Helmet" - Linden Avenue Literary Journal
"Simon Says" - Time of Singing, A Journal of Christian Poetry
"Ageless Our Timeless Light" - Writing Knights, Hessler Collection
Two Poems - Gimmick Press
"Time Capsule" - Torrid Literature
Three poems - Anti-Heroin Chic
Another three poems - Anti-Heroin Chic
"Merry Christmas!" - Edify Fiction
"Merryment, My Love" - Edify Fiction
"Sighting at a Stop Light" - Edify Fiction
Three poems - Coldnoon Diaries
Three poems - Fourth & Sycamore
"Summer Rental" - Diversion Press
Two Poems - Punch Drunk Press
Three poems - YARN
"Trees Can Fly" - Kitty Litter Press
"Gardening by the Elevated" - The Wax Paper
"the incredible shrinking man" - Qua Literary Magazine
"Religion" - Kitty Litter Press
"My Chest X-ray" - The Poet's Haven
"Needing Refill" - the fib review
"End Run" - Philadelphia Stories
"Stills" - Shot Glass Journal
"Soles at the Hearth" - Sheepshead Review
"Ho' oponopono" - Tipton Poetry Journal
"Tombstone" - Poets Collective, 2015
"All Shook Up" - The Path, A Literary Magazine
"Unobstructed" - Kitty Litter Press
"we hold on" - The Path, A Literary Magazine
"Born" - Poetic Matrix Press
"Run" - Poetic Matrix Press
"Catch Daddy!" - Poetic Matrix Press
"Of Regret" - Poetic Matrix Press
"Monte Carlo" - Poetic Matrix Press
Three poems - Black Heart Magazine
"Fisherman" - Verse-Virtual
"Hope is More than a Placebo" - The Poet's Haven
"Patient" - The Poet's Haven
"Song of the Mime" - Dark Matter Journal
"Shape and Form" - The Inflectionist Review
"Beyond This Cancer" - The Poet's Haven
"Headlines" - Better Than Starbucks
"Picnic on a Monday in May" - The Wire, 2012
"Drips It Down" - Grimoire, La Salle University, 1986
"The Chicken" - a fable - Balloons Lit. Journal
Ways to connect with Joe:
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September 1, 2010
Enbridge joins CNG shipping alliance
Sea NG Corporation announced today that Enbridge Inc. has joined the Sea NG strategic alliance for the worldwide deployment of Sea NG's Coselle system for the transportation of compressed natural gas (CNG) by ship.
The Coselle system is the only CNG ship design fully approved for construction and deployment by ABS.
Enbridge operates the world's longest oil and liquids pipeline system, and owns and operates Enbridge Gas Distribution, Canada's largest natural gas distribution company. It joins Marubeni Corporation and Teekay Corporation in the Sea NG alliance.
Coselle is an acronym for "coiled pipe in a carousel." A single Coselle consists of about 10 miles) of 6-inch diameter high-strength line pipe coiled into a reel-like support structure called a carousel. Natural gas is contained in the pipe at a pressure of about 220 bar. Each Coselle can contain approximately 3.3 million cubic feet (about 94,000 cu.m) of natural gas at near ambient temperature. This is an extremely large amount of gas for a single container.
Coselles are stacked within the ship's hold, and connected using a proprietary manifold and control system. All valves and
"The addition of Enbridge to the already strong Sea NG Alliance solidifies our ability to execute on all fronts to complete CNG projects for the benefit of our customers," said Barrie Wright, Chief Executive Officer of Sea NG.
Enbridge has also become a shareholder of Sea NG, and C.J. (Chuck) Szmurlo Jr., Enbridge VP, Alternative & Emerging Technology, has become a member of the board of directors.
"Joining the Sea NG Alliance positions Enbridge to participate in an innovative and exciting energy delivery business," said Mr. Szmurlo. "We see great potential for marine CNG to create significant value for suppliers and consumers of energy in the many markets that are not economically served with LNG or natural gas pipelines. We are pleased to be working with Marubeni and Teekay, both global leaders in their industries, and with Sea NG to develop the world's first commercial marine CNG projects."
"We welcome Enbridge into the global alliance," said Masaru Kawata, General Manager of Asia & Offshore Project Investment Sec., Energy & Chemical Projects Dept., Marubeni Corporation in Tokyo. "We believe that Enbridge's considerable experience in the operation of gas infrastructure is fully complementary to our abilities in international project development and finance, which will help expedite the final contracting of marine CNG projects that are now under development."
David Glendinning, President of Teekay Gas Services in Vancouver, stated "With the world economic recovery gaining momentum, I believe that the Sea NG Alliance will be very well positioned to enter the expanding midstream market in 2011."
The Sea NG Alliance says it has marine CNG projects in "advanced stages of development in numerous countries, with leading producers and consumers that need to transport moderate volumes of natural gas over medium ocean distances."


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Man Recipe
Geez, it's ridiculous! We've become afraid to be ourselves. We're so busy wondering if we're wifey material, the jump-off or the peice on the side. We haven't even taken the time to be ourselves. How do I know? Because I've done it. I am the QUEEN of playing hard to get, not calling, getting back at and "keeping it playa" (compliments of my Houstonian BFF). Where has it gotten me? Nowhere fast! While I'm seen as a mystery and guys do have this admiration for The Chase, the shit gets old. Hell, I'm tired of doing it.
Let's note that I'm not in (or anything related to) a relationship, so I'm on chill mode. But reflecting on past situations, I have played MAJOR games. How dumb. The most basic rules of men and women don't and probably won't ever change. I think I'm safe in saying that women even two decades ago were fairing a lot better than us now when there were less self help books and persons who profit off of our guilibility (is that a word?). I don't see literature for men on how to get a woman, etc. Go figure. Maybe it's true that it's a man's world (Damn you, James Brown, but rest in peace!).
The fact is that we will never think or act like men and vice versa. What we should do is use common sense. Unfortunately, it's hard to find when matters of the heart are concerned.


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NOTE: Google directions to Arcadia from Auckland will take you the longer, scenic route. For the direct route see below. Directions for getting here by air or by bus follow.
By car
GPS doesn't always know best. Some don't recognize the Russell car ferry at Opua so send you on the longer coastal route known as the old Russell Rd. If you have the time this can be a pleasant and very scenic detour but if not, program your GPS for Beechy St, Opua which is where the car ferry leaves from. Once on the other side re-set it for 21 Brind Rd, Russell which is the house next to us and is on our driveway.
From Auckland airport:
Exit the airport on Highway 20 following signs to Auckland city.
- After 11 kms take the "Queenstown Rd" exit, and at the roundabout go right following signs to Auckland.
- Stay in this road for 5 kms until you see Epsom Girls Grammar School on your left and signs directing you left to SH1.
- At the next intersection (a large junction with various car dealerships) turn left.
- At the next corner turn right.
- The motorway entrance SH1 North will shortly come up on your left.
- Once on the motorway get into the lanes for 'North', stay in these lanes through the city, over the harbour bridge, and onwards north.
- Follow the directions in the next paragraph. See you in 3 1/2 hours.
From central Auckland:
The trip from Auckland city centre should take about 3 - 3 ½ hours although summer holiday traffic may slow things. Get onto State Highway 1 (SH1) north to Whangarei. About 45 minutes north of Whangarei at Kawakawa take SH11 to Paihia then follow signs for Opua and Russell via vehicle ferry. The ferry is a shuttle which runs continuously from 6.50am-10pm and costs about $24 return for a car and 2 people. Drive off the ferry and follow the main road for about 8kms until you enter the outskirts of Russell. You'll come down into Matauwhi Bay - the road is flat for 100 metres or so then curves round a bend where you'll see Arcadia on the hill on the right. However our main car park is at the back of the house so to get to it keep driving, as below.
Paying Road Tolls:
North of Auckland there's a short section of tolled motorway. There are no toll booths but don't worry, just drive through. Your car is photographed and you pay afterwards on-line. We'll help you do that when you get here.
To get to our rear car park.
For GPS set it to: 21 Brind Rd, Russell
Our car park is accessed from Brind Rd which is a different street to our main address.
Drive on past our front entrance for another 500 or so metres until you reach the first intersection, Robertson Street, where you go hard right up the hill, then at the top go right again into Brind Rd. Follow Brind Rd until its very end where it becomes a bit of a goat track before opening up into our driveway.
For a map of Russell follow this link - we're marked on page 4 of the map:
> www.russellnz.co.nz/docs/russellmap.pdf
From Kerikeri:
Take SH10 south then follow signs for Paihia. At Paihia follow signs for Opua and the Russell vehicle ferry then on to Russell and our car park as above.
Taking the scenic route.Twin Coast Discovery
If you have the time there are a number of absolutely beautiful scenic detours in Northland such as the Old Russell Road which was the original road access from Whangarei to Russell via the eastern coast. Or there's State Highway 12 up the west coast via Dargaville through the Waipoua Forest (a glimpse of how much of the North Island used to look) and the Hokianga Harbour. These scenic roads are all part of the Twin Coast Discovery route which you can read more about here:
> www.northlandnz.com/about/features/twin_coast_discovery
TIP: New Zealanders are incredibly friendly and welcoming until, that is, they get behind the wheel. Then they can be transformed into complete fiends, impatient (especially in the holiday season), not especially courteous, follow too closely (which can make lane changing and merging on the motorways difficult) and adopt a suicidal approach to overtaking on the passing bays. Otherwise they're lovely people.
By air
Air New Zealand and Salt Air fly to Kerikeri/Bay of Islands from Auckland, it's just a 40 minute hop and there are several flights daily. For flight times check the timetables:
You can rent a car at Kerikeri and drive to Russell (see directions by car) or take a shuttle or taxi to Paihia and catch the ferry to Russell where we'll meet you.
By bus
Buses travel daily from Auckland to Paihia. At Paihia it's a short walk to the wharf from where it's a short ferry ride to Russell where we can meet you. For bus schedules check the following websites:
Intercity > www.intercitycoach.co.nz
Northliner Express > www.northliner.co.nz
Magic Bus > www.magicbus.co.nz/


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The Circuit
Recommended Citation
Said, Zahr K., "Incorporating Literary Methods and Texts in the Teaching of Tort Law" (2012). The Circuit. 29.
Publication Date
Volume 3
This piece was written for a program held by the American Association of Law Schools Section on Law and Humanities, "Excavating and Integrating Law and Humanities in the Core Curriculum," on January 5, 2012.
Tort law is frequently taught in terms of economic concepts: efficiency, capture, cost distribution, risk allocation, and so on. Alternatively, or in parallel, a philosophical perspective may wend its way into the first-year tort curriculum through discussions of distributive and corrective justice. Literature, however, is comparatively under-investigated as an arena for tort pedagogy and for first-year courses in the legal curriculum generally. Where literature tends to appear in law school, it most frequently does so in the form of stand-alone law-and-literature classes, which usually focus heavily on literature. For three years, I taught such a course at the University of Virginia School of Law. In that class, I continually tried to teach literary texts in a way that juxtaposed them with live legal issues. Still, the emphasis was, by and large, on literature, rather than on law. By contrast, in teaching a first-year tort law course at the University of Washington School of Law this year, I have explicitly used literature to aid and amplify legal analysis. The emphasis has been on law, rather than on literature. Nonetheless, literary texts and methods helped my students investigate how the law conceives of, and expresses, duties and losses among parties. My approach sought both to incorporate and to move beyond what Jane Baron has called, in characterizing aspects of first-generation law-and- literature scholarship, the "humanist" and "narrative" schools. Instead, the course drew on several diverse strands of law-and-literature methodology and it incorporated literary texts and methods into discussions of case law and legal policy to produce analysis that is deeply interdisciplinary. Content and methodology, to the extent they can be satisfactorily decoupled, informed my teaching of Torts in separate ways. First, I incorporated a central literary text that accompanied more traditional legal materials. Second, I required students to engage in close reading and I helped them theorize the act of reading itself. By emphasizing the textually mediated nature of the cases-both as a function of common law's system of authority through analogy, and as a function of the casebook editors' choices-I hope to have made clear to students that this is a new type of reading they are doing in law school, and that they are learning to think in new ways. In growing acculturated to legal analysis, law students are learning not just a new language, but a new awareness of how and why they read the way they do.