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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
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- Vivica A. Fox
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- Game Show
MERGER MADNESS As if Time Warner wasn't big enough already (and EW Online should know since it's our parent company): The media behemoth announced today that it is merging with the world's largest Internet provider, America Online, to form AOL Time Warner, Inc. In what is being called the biggest corporate merger ever, the new company, with combined revenues of more than $30 billion and a market value of about $28.6 billion, will combine such brands and services as AOL, Time, CNN, Warner Bros., the Warner Music Group, HBO, TBS, MovieFone, and — of course — Entertainment Weekly. But it's not a done deal yet. Although the merger was unanimously approved by each company's board of directors, it's still subject to approval by shareholders and government regulators. Coincidentally, news of the merger comes 10 years to the day after Time Inc, merged with Warner Bros. to form Time Warner.
DADDY DEAREST Melissa Etheridge has finally revealed that the biological father of her two children is David Crosby of Crosby, Stills, and Nash. The 38-year-old singer told Rolling Stone that she picked Crosby, 58, as a sperm donor for her partner, Julie Cypher, because "he's musical, which means a lot to me, and I admire his work." Etheridge says she decided to go public because she and Cypher were sick of all the media hypothesizing, and Crosby (who is not involved with any of the parenting of his sires) said he was happy to come clean because "maybe it's a good thing for a lot of straight families to see that it's not something strange."
AWARDS The people have spoken, and man are they predictable. At last night's People's Choice Awards, old favorites Bruce Willis, Harrison Ford, and Julia Roberts walked away winners, and the awarded movies included such hits as "The Sixth Sense" and "Big Daddy". (For a complete list of winners from the broadcast, check out the CBS site.) The one unpredictable result came when an online poll for best new television comedy series named "Stark Raving Mad" the victor, leaving it clear that the People need a good talking-to…. For the first time in the organization's 34-year history, the National Society of Film Critics announced a tie for its best picture award, between "Being John Malkovich" and "Topsy-Turvy". The films also nabbed two other awards: Mike Leigh was named best director for "Turvy," while "Malkovich" writer Charlie Kaufman won for best screenplay. Acting awards went to "The Insider"'s Russell Crowe and Christopher Plummer, "Election"'s Reese Witherspoon, and "Boys Don't Cry"'s Chlöe Sevigny.
CASTING Universal didn't waste time weeping for Jodie Foster: According to Variety, the studio is poised to offer the lead female role in "Hannibal" to Cate Blanchett. However, she likely won't be playing Clarice Starling; Steve Zaillian would have to change the script to give her a new character and explain away Starling's absence. Now what possible good reason could a character have for NOT wanting to get involved with a psychopathic cannibal again? Think, Zaillian, think….
FOILED! British papers have broken the news that Scotland Yard uncovered a plot last November to kidnap Posh Spice (Victoria Beckham) and her 9-month-old son and hold them for $1.6 million in ransom. Apparently the abductors-to-be planned to nab the two while her husband, David Beckham, was playing in a soccer match, so the police put her home under surveillance. But the kidnappers never put their plan into action so no arrests were made.
IN THE WEB Sony has a new director in mind for its long-gestating "Spider-Man" movie: Sam Raimi ("A Simple Plan"). Raimi is a big aficionado of the superarachnid, but the problem is that he's already poised to start shooting "The Gift" for Paramount, and Sony would need him to have Spidey ready by summer 2001. According to Variety, Sony is offering a seven-figure payment to its rival studio to have Raimi put off postproduction of "The Gift" after shooting so he can jump right into "Spider-Man" this spring, and finish them both afterward.
DEFECTION There was a bit of a french twist on the set of "ER" last week when guest star Jeanne Moreau stormed off the soundstage mere hours into her first day at work for what was to be a five-episode guest stint, according to Variety. Exec producer John Wells had no comment on the differences, but whether it was the pace of the production or the taste of the set coffee that drove the 71-year-old actress out, she won't be back and producers are now deciding whether to recast the part or just forget the story line altogether.
OUT OF THE RUNNING "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" may be winning the ratings battle in prime time, but it won't be allowed to smash its competition when Emmy time rolls around. Due to a little-known rule, game shows are only allowed to compete in the daytime Emmys, no matter what time they're on, so Regis will be battling against Bob Barker and Alex Trebek, instead of David Letterman and Dennis Miller in the prime-time Music, Variety, or Comedy program category. A "Millionaire" spokesperson said that ABC petitioned for the show to be allowed to compete with the big boys since it "has changed the face of prime-time TV," but the Emmy committee did not bow to such aw-shucks modesty since the rule books had already been printed for this year. However, the rules might change for 2001, allowing "Millionaire" the chance to compete just in time for its popularity to have gone the way of the Rubik's Cube.
RE-UPPED Just because Fox relegated "Futurama" to 7 p.m. doesn't mean the network doesn't have faith in it: The Matt Groening cartoon has just been renewed for the 2000-01 season.
OUT OF THE BAND Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman has left the band in the middle of their current tour, to "pursue other musical interests," according to a statement released by the group. He'll be immediately replaced by Al Pitrelli, a veteran of Alice Cooper and Asia. So if you're wondering why your ears are bleeding slightly differently, that's why.
IN CONCERT Odetta, Phoebe Snow, and Martha Wash will join the Boys Choir of Harlem and the Tokyo String Quartet tomorrow night at Carnegie Hall for a benefit called the Sounds of a Better World Millennium Concert. The concert will have the singers teaming with youth choirs on the same songs as on its companion CD (also released tomorrow) that all center around the importance of child development.


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3 crashes reported in same area overnight
3 crashes reported in same area overnight
OMAHA, Neb. —
An Omaha intersection is the scene of three crashes overnight.
The latest left a man serious injured around 2:30 a.m. Thursday.
Omaha police said the man was driving faster near 30th Street and Sorensen Parkway, going off a road into a tree line.
There were no injuries reported in a Wednesday night crash in the same area, but a house hit by a car around 11 p.m. sustained major damage.

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Susmita is a OSU Honors student studying Computer Science with a minor in Business and Entrepreneurship. Her main computer science interests lay in human-computer interaction, health analytics and artificial intelligence. She is also very passionate about social development in local and international environments. To gain real-world skills in her interest areas she has worked on various research projects and internships. This summer, Susmita interned at YI-Mobility, a digital loyalty marketing and analytics software startup in Portland, that has operations in India and the US. At YI-Mobility, Susmita worked on datasheets, competitive analyses, social media marketing and quality control of mobile apps.
Susmita grew up in Beaverton, Oregon but completed her last two years of high school in Hyderabad, India. She is proficient or has working knowledge in many languages and has the ability to communicate and adapt to different cultures and environments. While in India, Susmita and her friends worked on trying to form a business development forum that focused on working with local business leaders and high school students. Although, the forum wasn't successful, the experience propelled Susmita to work with the OSU Accelerator.
She is a member of Engineers Without Borders and is also a board member of the Honors College Student Association. In her free time, Susmita likes to read books, watch movies, run, and bathroom sing. She is also a closet poet and has a fascination for words and their purpose.
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Finally A G159. I Guess It's Time To Speak Up./
FSX/P3D. I really have to be careful when it comes to promoting projects I find on FSDeveloper as the overwhelming majority of them never reach fruition and the forums over there are plagued with unfinished projects over the years. It can really be a black hole. But on the other side of the scale, some really awesome addons have been released too and I have discovered new highly talented developers from FSD such as Mir now known as FlightBeam. Well, there has been a G159 project taking place and whereas I have had my eye on it, I had no intention of mentioning anything here... well, until the latest update. The G159 was likely the best business executive aircraft of it's time but I really believe it would have been a great airline commuter as well to compete with the likes of the Brasilia etc. Anyhoo, this is a dream aircraft of mine and I must say, this project is coming along beautifully! So yeah, it's time to speak up. Now as we all know, Guflstream can be real pricks when it comes to licensing... or the lack thereof. But I guess this is not really a Gulfstream. So is it a Grumman perhaps? Or perhaps neither officially. Maybe the "G" just stands for great! I hope this sees the light of day. This would make my year. For more info, click the source link below and thanks as always to Sean Karges for the tipoff.
Update with new images: Looks like they are trying to work a VC plus some other awesome projects in development from this team. The official group name is called Hangarcerouno Venesim.


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Author Archives: Mrs. Oswalt
Civil War Vocab
Civil War Vocabulary Quiz — April 25
Words in Quizlet for practice!
Plantation – A large farm with crops tended by workers who live there
Planter – The owner of a plantation
Cash Crop – A crop people raised to sell to others
Textile mills – A factory in which fibers, such as cotton or wool, are woven into cloth
Auction – A public sale of goods
States' rights – The idea that state governments have the right to make certain decisions for themselves
Political party – A group of people in government who try to get agree with their ideas and who choose leaders who share their opinions
Candidate – A person who runs for political office
Secede – To leave
Confederacy – The confederate states of America
Secessionists – People who wanted to leave or secede
Enlist – To join
Infantry – Foot soldiers
Blockade – A line of warships used to keep other ships from sailing into or out of a port
Brigade – A group of troops or soldiers
Assassination – The murder of a political leader
Juneteenth – A holiday in Texas celebrating the freeing of slaves
Jury – A group of people that decide a case in court
Segregation – Keeping people in separate groups based on their race and culture
Amendment – A change in the constitution
Carpetbaggers -A northerner in the south during reconstruction who carried their things in bags made from carpet
Sharecropper – A farmer who used a plot of land and was paid by the landowner with a share of the crops
Credit – A way of buying something by paying for it over time
Reservation – An area of land set aside by government for use by American Indians
Buffalo soldier – A nickname given by Native Americans to African American soldiers
Fun STAAR Videos
We focused on relaxation today and being proud of our progress. We watched a few videos, but there were far more out there than we could show in a day! So, if you need a smile and a confidence boost, watch a few of these!
Study Guide to Reading
Chapter 7 study guide answers!!
History Channel Videos on the Mexican War -Part 1-3
3rd 9 weeks Review
Friday is our 3rd nine weeks test!
The review will be emailed out Monday, but I wanted to post it here too! I'm sure there are several people who'd like to get a head start!
Fables – Some extra practice
I found some fables and questions to play with! If you are looking for extra practice, read the stories and apply similar questions to those we discuss in class!
Another website FULL of fables!
Work by Alex
In want to visit the statue of liberty. It stands master of New York and is the icon of New York. Nothing challenges it in site. I can't wait to go to the statue of liberty. It will be amazingly amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks cool, the greenish tint of the lady and the burning torch make me want to go to the statue of liberty. I HATE LAND MARKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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If that means I have to wear beaten-up shoes until the soles are worn through, I will. Even when it's finally time to send something to the dump, I completely scan the house to make sure I can't find some other use for it. My mother calls me a hoarder, but I call myself a upcycler.
Upcycling is the act of repurposing an old, seemingly useless item into something with a significantly greater value. This process can be a crafter's best friend. Before you consider throwing out that aluminum can or pitching your worn-out entertainment center, take a look at these 22 trash-to-treasure DIY projects.
1. Give your old cake pans a facelift by making a tiered display piece.
2. Repurpose a candle jar into a cotton ball holder.
3. Transform an empty tin can into a working clock.
4. Don't throw out another empty tissue box. Instead, make a custom desk organizer.
5. Reuse empty wooden crates as a colorful shelving alternative.
6. Who knew a headboard could make an awesome quilt holder?
7. Those old buckets that are collecting dust in your garage could be used to make one-of-a-kind vases.
8. These hangers are perfect recipe holders.
9. With music sales going digital, you can now give your birdbath a facelift with this epic CD mosaic.
10. Give your boring clock a makeover by using paint swatch cards.
11. Never waste another coffee can again with these incredible planter buckets.
12. When the time comes to get new tires, try transforming the old ones intohanging planters.
13. Give your kids the little kitchen they've always wanted by reusing an oldentertainment center.
14. Turn a knife block into a kid-friendly crayon holder.
15. Take your headboard from the bedroom to the backyard by making this cool bench.
16. Upcycle old lampshades into unique floral vases.
17. Making a pinecone wreath is easy when you use a vacuum hose.
18. I can guarantee you've never tried making a desk organizer using broom bristles.
19. It's never too early to start decorating for Christmas. These juice bottle snowmen should do the trick.
20. Tin can luminaries are great to have around when you're throwing backyard parties!
21. Your dog will love you forever after you turn an old tv stand into a doggy bed.
22. Use that CD rack and make an epic garden planter.
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How do I create a project?
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Mr Johnson's Choice RABBIT FOOD
NEW Mr Johnson's CHOICE Rabbit Food
Mr Johnson's Choice RABBIT FOOD is a fibrous, nutritious, wholesome blend of steamed flaked peas, cereals, pellets & extrusions - supplying your rabbit with a tasty, healthy food in a variety of textures to encourage the natural foraging instinct. Feeding the correct diet to your rabbit is essential for maintaining good health. Rabbits require high fibre levels in their diet to assist normal digestive function and aid essential dental wear.
Mr Johnson's Choice RABBIT FOOD is a complementary feed and should be fed together with unlimited access to good quality hay which is an important source of fibre and an essential part of your rabbit's diet. A small quantity of fresh greens should also be fed daily and fresh clean water must always be available.
Overcoming selective feeding:
Rabbits, if overfed, can sometimes selectively feed and may leave their less favourite ingredients in the bowl until last, possibly resulting in an unbalanced diet and nutritional deficiency.
To help overcome selective feeding, your rabbit should be fed twice a day, dividing their daily requirements into two meals, feeding morning and evening.
Changing your rabbit's diet:
Your rabbit's diet should never be altered suddenly as abrupt changes could trigger digestive upsets, especially in baby rabbits or rabbits that are stressed (for example if they have moved to a new home). If you want to alter your rabbit's diet, it is recommended that this change takes place gradually over a 7-10 day period. This can be done by mixing small quantities of the new food with their existing food and increasing the proportions until it is fully changed over.
Feeding Advice: Mr Johnson's Choice Rabbit Food
A rabbits diet should be made up of 85 - 90% of fresh clean good quality hay an essential fibre source and one that mimics their natural diet in the wild. Hay plays a vital part in dental wear and a rabbit's digestive function. Feed this with a carefully measured portion of Mr Johnson's Choice rabbit food as recommended on the packaging dependent on the weight of your rabbit for a balanced diet. A daily portion of suitable fresh greens should also be fed, with fresh clean water being available 24 hours a day.
How much hay should rabbits eat and how often?
Rabbits need unlimited access to fresh clean good quality hay 24 hours a day. No one likes dirty, stale food so yesterday's hay can be used in their bedding area or thrown away and a nice fresh pile of hay should be available daily. Remember to check their hay during the day to ensure they don't run out and have access to it 24 hours a day, rabbits will continue to graze throughout the night.
Lucerne extrusions (Lucerne, Soya Bean Hulls, Wheatfeed, Wheat, Linseed, Pea, Yeast), Wheat Extrusions, Flaked Peas, Flaked Maize, Whole Oats, Concentrate Pellet (Barley, Wheatfeed, Hi Pro Soya, Limestone, Molasses, Extracted Sunflower), Whole Wheat, Soya Oil.
Nutritional additives:
Vitamin A: (E672) 10,900 iu/kg, Vitamin C: 167 mg/kg, Vitamin D3: (E671)343 iu/kg, Vitamin E: 23 iu/kg, Trace Element: Copper :(E4)18.3 mg/kg
Analytical Constituents:
Crude Protein: 15.00%, Crude Fibre: 10.00%, Crude Oils & Fats: 3.08%, Crude Ash:6.75%, Calcium:0.59%,Phosphorous:0.24%, Sodium:0.15%
- Available in handy 12.5kg bags
- Specially formulated for all rabbits
- Contains essential fibre to aid digestion and dental wear
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Agra, a city in Uttar Pradesh, is situated on the banks of river Yamuna. Replete with palaces, showcasing intricate and alluring architecture, and elaborately adorned tombs, it is a popular tourist spot in the country. The mildly spicy Mughlai cuisine adds to the tourist appeal of the city. There are many magnificent Mughal-era buildings here, with some listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. People, who are planning a trip to these places, can avail Agra tour packages. Here are two of the most famous landmarks that can be explored while here:
Taj Mahal
Built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is said to be built by him as a memorial to his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, whose death left him heartbroken. The construction of the structure started in 1631 and took around 17 years to be completed. It is actually a mausoleum, where both Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal were buried beside each other, making this place an epitome of eternal love.
Around 20,000 artisans from the country and abroad worked on this magnificent structure. Specialists were brought from as far as Europe for producing the exquisite marble sheets and pietra dura. Thousands of semi-precious stones and intricate calligraphy were used for adorning its walls. To visit this monument during Agra tours, a nominal entry fees has to be paid. There are various shops and stalls, offering miniature Taj Mahal replicas for visitors to keep as a memory.
Fatehpur Sikri
Situated about 35 km from Agra, this fort-complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is ranked among the most-visited attractions in India. Considered as one of the important specimens of Mughal architecture, this monument boasts of a rich history and numerous incredible buildings. It was constructed by Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. Showcasing a blend of Mughal and Persian architectures, it is indeed a site worthy of a visit. To explore this regal complex, Agra tours can be taken between November to February as the regional weather during this period is quite pleasant.
Tourists can consider visiting these two places with their Agra tour packages to admire the city architecture and learn something about the culture.


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your boat if you don't also find a U. However, I have made a point to find
words that are not restrained by
instance consider the following: cinq, cinqfoil, coq, qabab, qabalah, qadarite,
qaddish, qadi, qadiriyah, qaf, qaid, qat, qazi, qere, qi, qin, qintar, qre,
suq, tranq, waqf, and about 50 more! Is it really cheating if I study words for
the sake of winning the game? A common debate among Friends. What's the
difference in learning a word by chance and storing it away until it can be of
use and actively seeking to learn new words?
Nevertheless, I am guessing this is why Gayla always said I was "book
smart" and she was "street smart." Geniuses in our own rights
according to our doting mother (really!! Whose mama doesn't think they are
brilliant!). I think that was sister's way of calling me a nerd and making it
seem okay (AND keeping said doting mother from getting on to her!). I would
have to agree for the most part though. I am a nerd in that if you give me a
book, a class, or a demonstration, I absorb the knowledge like a sponge. Put me
out in the real world, and I "Forest Gump" my way to success. Place
sister girl in the same make up and flip the sitch. We were like that in most
areas of our lives...apples and oranges...peas and carrots. Different to our
very make up but superb when mixed together...complimenting one another. Almost
like the "Q" and the "U." Either can go it alone and be
just fine, but put them together and life is easier, life is more diverse, life
is "normal", life is filled with so much more! I am "Q,"
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Gorgeous Ivory Wedding Veil with Silver and Gold Rose Embroidery
This stunning wedding veil features a gorgeous three dimensional silver and gold rose embroidery design at the bottom edge. The embroidery is delicately beaded with bugle beads and rhinestones for just a touch of sparkle.
A Unique and beautiful accessory to complete your bridal ensemble.
Size: 36" long - fingertip length - and 72" wide.
Color: Ivory/Silver/Gold.
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Dillon Consulting hires the best. We look for people who are not only technically proficient but also strive to remain at the forefront of the latest technologies and processes. We employ people who are passionate about socially important projects, who are motivated to deliver superior, tangible results and are empowered to grow and develop their skills.
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At Dillon, we focus our energies on five client groups: governments, industry, resources, real-estate and international.
Dillon is an international, Canadian-owned
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As a client-centred organization, we
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Unlike other consulting firms, we want to be more than just an advisor; we want to be a trusted partner. True partners work together, leveraging the best in each other to achieve results that far exceed project expectations.
An eight kilometre-long stretch of the redeveloped Highway 401 along the Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway corridor is now open. The project is 90 per cent complete and it is anticipated that the remaining construction will be completed later this year. Dillon is a design team member with leading roles in design management, municipal engineering, utilities, landscape and urban design, transportation engineering, structural engineering, drainage, and water resources engineering.
One of the primary benefits of the redevelopments is that drivers will be able to drive uninterrupted through this important trade corridor without traffic signals. The landscape design work is closely integrated with the requirements related to ecological restoration, protection and enhancement measures. Drivers will now be able to see the Tallgrass Prairie and Oak Savannah theme that were integrated into all the design elements of the parkway including the on noise barriers, retaining walls, tunnel top and bridge barrier walls. Once complete, the parkway will dead-end at Ojibway Parkway until the Gordie Howe Bridge opens in 2020.
Complete project details are available here. The Landscape and Trail Master Plan for this project won the National Merit Award from the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects in 2012.
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- "Be Afraid Of The Bark!"
- —Gnarly Barkley's official catchphrase
Gnarly Barkley is the blue counterpart of the Life Mini, Barkley, in Skylanders: Trap Team.
See also
- He, Power Punch Pet-Vac, and Eggsellent Weeruptor are the only Minis to be available in single packs instead of double packs.
- He bears the same name and color scheme as the counter part of Tree Rex, Gnarly Tree Rex.
- His name bears a resemblance too Gnarls Barkley, a 2000's group notable for their song "Crazy."
- He is the only variant skylander before SuperChargers to not have an appearance in Skylanders: Lost Islands.


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103rd AAA (AW) Battalion
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103rd AAA Automatic Weapons Battalion WWII
Audrey Koopikka 1/23/02
Company A-21, 6th Regiment was either a training or staging unit. His unit during basic training or while awaiting assignment at some point during his service prior to going overseas. Fort Eustus was an Antiaircraft Artillery Replacement Training Center. Company A, 12th Antiaircraft Artillery Replacement Training Battalion was the unit he trained with at Eustus.
Normandy, Northern France, etc. are the campaign credits to which he's entitled. This will help you determine the number of bronze service star devices authorized for his European-African-Middle Eastern (EAME) Theater Medal but little, if anything else.
103d Antiaircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion was organized in February 1941; overseas in April 1942. Returned to the U. S. in November 1945 and was inactivated 1 December 1945. He may have joined the battalion as a replacement in March 1944 but most likely transferred into 103d just prior to its returning to the U. S. Only way to determine for certain is to access records.
As for his grave marker inscription. Very often the mortuary arranges for the marker. The next of kin provides a copy of the decedent's discharge and the mortuary lists the unit indicated on the discharge in the application for the marker. (If it turns out he did, in fact, serve with another unit overseas and you'd like to replace the marker, I'll show you how to handle that.)
If you haven't already, you can request his personnel record from NPRC St. Louis. It was probably destroyed in the fire there in 1973 but it's worth a try. They prefer that you submit requests using Standard Form 180. You can download the form from the NARA web page at
< http://www.nara.gov/regional/mprsf180.htmlhttp://www.nara.gov/regional/mprsf180.html > (click on the address to go directly to that page). The mailing address is on the form.


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K-tech specializes in commercial kitchen exhaust systems to meet your needs for revolutionizing today's kitchens. K-tech's product line includes hoods, heaters and fire suppression systems.
Customers can depend on K-tech's quality workmanship and reliable designs. Installation requirements are minimal, reducing initial equipment costs. K-tech offers several equipment options to configure the right system for your needs.


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American Theatre History Early American Theatre: Early English plays began in the 1500 and 1600's on Broadway. Theatre activity died through the Revolutionary war but came back around the 1780's. • In 1500's and 1600's students presented plays at Harvard College and at William and Mary College
• Four major theatre areas: New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Charleston
•Most theatres performed English plays The Off-Broadway Movement: In the 1930's New York theatre groups rebel against taxes and expenses of prices, this became known as the Off-Broadway Movement. This later became expensive and the Off-Off-Broadway Movement was created in small areas. •In the 1930's in New York, producers and theatre groups rebeled about Broadway policies
•In the 1950's Broadway shows became expensive
•Theatre companies moved out, this movement was called the Off-Broadway movement
•This movement is still going on today
Hispanic American Theatre: They performed a wide variety of dialects, performed accomplishments and heritage shows. Often traveled and stayed in the Southwest area. •El Teatro Campesino was founded in California in 1965 by Luis Valdez
•They organized with the National Farm Workers Assocoiation
•In 1969 they turned into a bilingual theatre company and traveled regularly
•Productions were based on the Mexican Heritage and their historical accomplishments
The American Regional Theatre: Theatres were built in large cities and were called regional theatres. The Ford Foundation donated to theatres for further productions and financial aid. •Before the 1950's New York was the only major center for theatre production in the country
•When climate was favorable new theatres were created in San Francisco, Minneapolis, Washington D.C, Chicago, Dallas, and Houston
•These companies were known as regional theatres
•The Ford Foundation donated large amounts of money to local theatres for a raise in artist salaries
African American Theatre: The Federal Theatre project helped African American Theatre begin. The Ford Foundation continued to donate and training for black actors and playwrights had begun. •The Black Arts Repertoire Theatre was founded in 1964 by LeRoi Jones
•One of the most important black playwrights was Lorraine Hansberry who wrote A Raisin in the Sun
•Other important black playwrights were Ed Bullin, Douglas Turner Ward, and Ossie Davis
•August Wilson received many prizes for his/her plays written, they were very powerful Very early theatre began with playwrights such as Shakespeare who wrote Macbeth, Othello, and A Mid- Summer Nights Dream • Other important African American plays include Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Fences Other important playwrights include Peter Barnes and David Hare Imoprtant historical plays include The Phantom of the Opera, Equus, The Maids, and Look Back in Anger
. "List of British Playwrights." en.wikipedia.org. N.p., 03/05/2012. Web. 13 Mar 2012.
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Bee, Xandra. "Most Influential Plays, Ever." www.wordpress.com. N.p., 09/14/2011. Web. 13 Mar 2012. <http://dodgycupcake.wordpress.com/2011/09/14/most-influential-plays-ever/>.
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Bombshell (2013)
Backfire (2012)
Split Second (2011)
Twice Dead: Riptide and Hemlock Bay (2011)
Whiplash (2010)
KnockOut (2009)
TailSpin (2008)
Double Jeopardy: The Target and The Edge (2008)
Double Take (2007)
The Beginning: The Cove and The Maze (2005)
Point Blank (2005)
Blowout (2004)
Blindside (2003)
Eleventh Hour (2002)
Hemlock Bay (2001)
Riptide (2000)
The Edge (1999)
The Target (1998)
The Maze (1997)
The Cove (1996)
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History of the Koh-I-Noor Diamond
To J. T. Ellison for accompanying me on this wonderful new journey. You're one of the very best decisions I ever made. I'm sure Nicholas Drummond will take us on another super adventure.
To Karen Evans, my right hand and left hand and half my brain, whose oar is always rowing the boat smartly forward.
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To Angela Bell, FBI, thank you for your continued assistance. You're such a treasure. Imagine, Nicholas Drummond is indeed the very first Brit in the FBI (verified by the FBI).
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This weekend, I have spent some time quietly remembering beloved pets I have loved and lost, and the best friends I am blessed to share my life with today. We all know that you can never replace one that was lost. And that is because each is a special individual, with their own personality traits and little quirks that endear them to us. As a result, they stay in our minds and hearts forever.
Feline friends
Some of these stories I have written about in previous columns, but they warrant another mention. As a child, we always had cats. One of the most memorable friends I had was my cat named Kitty. Since I would not sleep (still don't), my mother would take me for a one mile walk in the wee hours of the morning. I am talking 2 a.m.! Years ago, this was safe. There was no thought given to meeting a bad person on our walks. Nobody even locked their doors back then. And heck, everybody was sleeping!
Kitty always joined us on our walks. He would run alongside of us and dash ahead of us. If he would lag behind, he would meow, and my Mom and I would wait while he loped to catch up. Kitty would dash into the bushes and bounce onto people's porches. This was an awesome time for Kitty spent with his family, and it was also an incredible bonding time for me and my mom. We had many long and wonderful private chats during these walks, and my mother never complained about lack of sleep. In the end, I broke this cycle by forcing myself to stay in bed, but it is a blessed and loving memory that I carry with me. Remember that I do not encourage loose cats outdoors. It is so dangerous for a multitude of reasons. Many years ago, pets were allowed to roam at will. They were such different times, until we learned to better care for them and keep them safe.
We brought home a tiny little orange kitten from the riding stable in Mountain Top that we frequently visited on weekends. We named him Sandy, but in time, he became Sammy. This little guy remained very small and always looked more like a kitten than adult cat. As soon as we brought him home, we put a litter box on the back porch, which he had access to from the kitchen.
A few days later, I was sitting at the kitchen table when Sammy tore past me in a full-blown run. I got up to see where he was headed. Sammy had an upset tummy, and I found him vomiting in his litter box. I was amazed that such a tiny mite would be so polite about being sick. In his youth, Sammy was very fearful and skittish, of everything. Nicknamed scaredy cat. But as he matured, he became very affectionate, rubbing all over us from head to toe. Always sweet and gentle, Sammy lived to the ripe age of 16 years.
I brought a domestic long-haired kitten home from a barn in Benton, the town where my sister lives. We named her Darcy. She was a gorgeous tortie, also gentle, sweet, and loving. Darcy took an immediate liking to my mother, who always proclaimed "she was no animal lover." My mother would sit in the recliner, reading the newspaper. Darcy would climb up onto her chest, and my mother would laugh, balancing the paper on top of the cat's head. Darcy was unfazed and would sleep there for hours. When we lost Darcy, my mother's heart was broken. I am glad to know that they are together again.
My white cat, Sambo, was also rescued as a kitten and raised the same way as all of our cats. Sambo was mean and ornery from the get go. He did not seek nor like human contact. We lived in harmony, respecting this fact. Although one day in particular I remember my mother putting her foot up to block Sambo from exiting the door. He took one big swipe with his paw and laid my Mom's leg open. Not good. My mom said we should get rid of Sambo as he brought us no pleasure. My response was that Sambo would be euthanized because of his behavior, and I had made a commitment to keep and care for him. My mother respected that. Thankfully, as Sambo got older he became more mellow and would even seek out our laps for a siesta. Sambo lived to 17 1/2 years.
My current cats are Mink the Exotic, Monty the brown tabby, and Mojo, the tuxedo. All of the cats get along great, although Mink is a bit of a loner and prefers to fly solo. Monty and Mojo are attached at the hip, even sleeping wrapped around each other. Mojo, the feral cat, changed dramatically when he entered the Endo household, and he is now my friendliest and most affectionate cat. Mink is sweet and gentle, a little doll baby who would never bite or scratch to save his life, I am convinced. And Monty is a high strung and nervous little fellow who is in perpetual motion. Monty has a particular affection for little Smudge, and he rubs all over him. Smudge stoically tolerates it. He is such a good boy!
Fabulous canines
And the wonderful dogs in my life. My first was Casey, the Cairn Terrier. Hyperactive and disobedient, Casey led me into the world of dog training and competition. When I began this journey, I only wanted him to listen. And all of these years later, it has become my lifetime passion. Casey and I learned together, and he taught me much about patience, consistency, and confidence to reach your set goals. Casey went from being a brazen and wild little guy to receiving first place in a well attended dog obedience competition — one of my proudest moments. I slept on the third floor, and each morning I would be greeted by Casey's merry barking at the bottom of the steps. How I missed that when he was gone.
Toby, my Cairn Terrier. Excellent bloodline, great temperament, and a pleasure to train. I had some experience under my belt, and Toby was smart as a whip and eager to please. We traveled the competition circuit for years with shows in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and even Canada. Toby earned five obedience titles and was a certified therapy dog. In his retirement, Toby became the loving and loyal companion of my mother, whose physical health had begun to dramatically deteriorate. Toby never left her side and even alerted me on the third floor when my Mom became trapped in her hospital bed. A true canine hero. I am also glad to know that Toby and my mom are together again. She loved him so much.
Ty, my Aussie, and Whitney, my Cairn Terrier. Ty was a therapy dog to his very core. His loving and calming presence was genuine. Ty was like an angel on earth and would not hurt a fly. My bird would perch near him, my cats would climb over and under him. He raised Smudge and taught him the ropes. And he tolerated baby brother Smudge's bold behavior, such as hanging on Ty's back leg when he was trying to walk. Yes, of course I came to Ty's rescue because he would never correct Smudge himself.
What can I say about Whitney? Feisty and determined, large and in charge. Throughout her life, Whitney wanted to rule the roost. It was Whitney's world, and we were the supporting cast. Whitney LOVED being the center of attention, and when we danced together, she brought smiles to many faces. Whitney always made me laugh with her belligerent demands. Sure, we had some disagreements and mini battles. But in the end, we loved each other at the highest level. When Whitney did not feel well, she wanted nothing but to lie in my lap while I gently stroked her. Once I was up all night on the floor with her when she had a high fever, tending to her and comforting her. Whitney's absence is all consuming. My house is so quiet, too quiet. When 5 p.m. comes, I am compelled to run and immediately feed Smudge. Whitney had an internal clock, and if those supper dishes were not down by 5 p.m., I heard about it! I miss you, my diva princess. I always anticipated the pain would be deep. My heart hurts.
Smudge, my little soul mate. He is the most loyal and loving dog I have ever had. Smudge's world is him, and me. He wants nothing more than to please me and make me happy. Smudge has earned several obedience titles and is a certified therapy dog. Right now, he is my faithful companion, always at my side or in my lap. I am convinced Smudge is heaven sent.
Cherish the days spent together
Take the time to think about your special pets, past and present, and those little personality traits that were so special to each one. They fill our lives with joy in so many ways. Cherish those moments.
Dog bless.
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Plot in La Cala Rolf resort of 699 m2 overlooking the golf course. Licensed and ready to build a villa of 244,15 m2. La Cala Golf Resort has 3 PGA golf courses, a golf academy, a 5 start hotel and spa, tennis, gym, clubhouse and restaurants. Build your dream villa to your specificacions and desires. Distance by car to airport and Marbella, 20 minutes, distance to La cala beach, 7 minutes. You can purchase the next plot as well, it would then give you a plot of 1.328 m2 and total build of 464,60 for only 300.000 € La Cala de Mijas is the central point of Mijas Costa and although it has grown and been built up, especially over the last decade or so, it still maintains something of its Andalucian seaside village atmosphere. From being a tiny fishing village originally, its population has increased to 10,000 - many of whom are British. There are schools, a health centre, public library, post office, shops and cultural centre, as well as many excellent bars and restaurants. There is a very popular street market ('el barratillo') every Wednesday and Saturday from around 09:00 - 14:30. The market stalls offer everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to local crafts, clothes, ceramics and pottery, flowers and plants, and lots more. La Cala celebrates its own festivals, such as the annual fair which begins on 25 July, when the village is all decked out for a week of festivities, and you can sample traditional wines and tapas, listen to local music, and enjoy the dancing. Saturday nights in the hot summer months of July and August are magical in La Cala. The promenade becomes a venue for classical music and flamenco dancing. With the outline of the old 16th-century watchtower of Torre Vieja as a backdrop, and moon reflecting down on the expanse of sea, the village celebrates a season of Noches de Luna y Playa (Nights of Moon and Beach).
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As you've probably already noticed, FitFinity has a new look today. To tell you the truth, it was a very spur of the moment decision, but I think it's turned out well. I liked my previous design, but the content areas weren't big enough. This one uses screen space much better. Maybe some of my more design minded friends will chime in with thoughts (coughfunjcough). I'm sure there are glitches, so please leave a comment if anything looks amiss.
On to the good stuff from the past couple of weeks.
From FitFinity:
- Exercise Essentials, Part 4: Overhead Press – You know the drill with these posts by now. If you ain't doing overhead presses, you should be. Check it out.
- 6 Months Of FitFinity - Thursday was the six month anniversary of my first post. We celebrated with "best of" list. Good stuff here.
From Others:
- The Low-Carb Diet Isn't 'Low' (Chris Shugart) – Chris makes a great point: given what humans evolved to eat, a "low-carb" diet isn't really low, it's perfect! People aren't cut out to consume pounds of sugar and starchy carbs every
- Media Culpa: More Low-Fat Lies, Part Two (Dr. Jonny Bowden) – Dr. Jonny interviews the author of a controversial study on meat vs plant based diets. Knowledge is throw about wildly.
- Doctor's Orders: Eat Well to Be Well (NYTimes) – Credit to Brian St. Pierre for this assist. Great article from the NY Times about one doctor's quest to bring nutrition into the medical profession. If you aren't aware, most doctors have very little nutritional training.
- Why Eggs Prevent Heart Disease (Brian St. Pierre) – Eggs (yes whole eggs) are good for your heart. I've said it. BSP has said it. He's saying it again. With lots of science.
- Your Qs: "Barefoot" Shoes, Lean Muscle and More (Experience Life Mag) – First question in this article is about getting "long, lean muscles." Tony Gentilcore (the man) answers. Hint: he doesn't recommend pilates. Bigger hint: squat rack.
- Eliminating Cardio Confusion (Jason Ferruggia) – Jason recommends two forms of cardio: super fast (sprints) and super slow (power walking). No room for jogging here, folks.
- You Should NOT Train For Fat Loss (Nia Shanks) – "Bottom line – if you have been training for fat loss, it's time for a change. If you are just getting into strength training, you must first get stronger and build some muscle."
- Exercises You Should Be Doing (Special Wedding Edition) (Tony Gentilcore) – Check out Anna (Eric Cressey's fiance) train for her wedding. ANIMAL. Girl is pulling 265 and doing med ball circuits. If Eric wasn't marrying her, I would propose.
- Eating Hell (Chris Shugart) – Still listening to what you read in major "health" magazines? Stop now, before it's too late.
- Spinal Stupidity (Mike Robertson) – Mike reminds us to avoid sweeping generalizations, particularly about back pain and spinal health. This guy has so much knowledge it blows my mind.
- Bret Contreras's sweet garage gym (I want):
Did I miss anything this week? Leave them below (along with design comments!)


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Reconnect Research made national news in October when the Wall Street Journal profiled the role of the industry pioneer in gathering accurate, meaningful data on this year's candidates and political issues — and in effectively solving prevailing problems with other forms of voter research.
Scott Richards wants to replace the familiar "Your call cannot be completed as dialed" message with a different one: "Would you like to take a survey?"
WSJ discusses how the company's unique research methodology can complete thousands of surveys a day to provide an invaluable tool for political polling. Reconnect Research methods are now being analyzed by both Pew and research firm RTI International, the story reports, with Pew Senior Research Statistician Karol Krotki already determining company survey results are evenly distributed. In comparison, Pew has expressed concern about major variations found in comparable survey data gathered online.
Reconnect Research methodology is known as "river sampling" because it's akin to "collecting whatever swims by," writes Ryan Knutson in the WSJ article. But it's a proven system; company CEO Scott Richards points to studies showing its data quality — including the size of audiences sampled — is on par with more traditional research modes. The system also effectively navigates industry barriers like consumer privacy concerns, widespread use of caller ID, the FCC's curtailing of automatic "robo-calls" and regulations prohibiting the calling of mobile phones via auto dialer.
In other cases, those issues have made political polling prohibitively labor intensive and expensive. Pew reports its survey costs have risen 75 percent since 2004, while time needed to find enough respondents has increased by several days. Pew also recently determined only 9 percent of households are now willing to participate in surveys, compared to 36 percent in 1997.
WSJ discusses how Reconnect Research provides one remedy:
Pew and research firm RTI International now are analyzing the feasibility of Mr. Richards' idea. His company, Reconnect Research, invites people to take a survey when they misdial telephone numbers or reach one that is unavailable because of some network glitch. Doing this seems to collect an evenly distributed sample that doesn't require much weighting, said Karol Krotki, a senior research statistician at RTI.
"Every new communications technology has changed the way surveys operate," Harvard professor Stephen Ansolabehere stated in the article. "One approach is to say all these new technologies are untrusted, they're unproven, let's just not trust them. And the other approach is: We've got to figure out how to use them, because the emergence of these new technologies is making the old ones obsolete." Contact Reconnect Research to learn more about the company's innovative methodology for collecting valid survey data.


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Our outpost cabin is located 10 miles up the Nabakwasi River from our lodge and in the heart of some awesome fishing country, which is stuffed with Walleye and Northern Pike. The odd Smallmouth Bass can be caught but not as populated as the Walleye and Northerns.
Fishing Groups:
The outpost is only accessible by water and is available to fishing groups who want total seclusion and privacy. This area is rarely fished and proves to have outstanding fishing and well as some breathtaking scenery.
Canoe Trippers:
Canoe trippers coming down the Nabakwasi River from Gogama can also rent the cabin.
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Matala Biosteps 10 with 18w UV Clarifier
The Matala Biosteps 10 biological filter takes full advantage of the benefits of Matala progressive filtration media in a compact, easy to maintain design. The Biosteps 10 has close to 19 square metres of available surface area for beneficial bacteria growth. This is a touch less than the Oase Biotec 10/Biosmart 30,000 filter system at a much lower price. The Biosteps 10 uses a cross flow design that traps and processes more debris at high flow rates resulting in superior mechanical and biological filtration compared to sponge type filters. Matala rates the Biosteps filter as suitable for up to 10,000 litre fish ponds or 5,000 litre Koi ponds and multiple filters can be used on larger ponds. The Matala filter media used inside the Biosteps filter won't clog up like foam filters do and can therefore go much longer between cleaning intervals. The Biosteps 10 filter is easily cleaned using its sludge drain and by removing and shaking muck off the pads or rinsing with a bucket of pond water. Other features of the Matala Biosteps 10 pond filter include built in over flow protection, a sloped bottom with extra sink at outlet for draining, modular design and rugged construction. It can also be buried into the ground up to its outlet allowing it to be easily hidden. The filter comes complete with multi stage hose tails for use with 25-40mm pond hose and a 50mm outlet that can be used with pond hose or pvc pipe. Optimal flow through is 4000 lph. This model Matala Biosteps 10 biological filter is supplied with an 18W UVC clarifier.


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Microflora Plus for Digestion promotes proper digestion and bowel health with a complete combination of prebiotics, probiotics, herbs and digestive enzymes. This full-spectrum formula was specially created for dogs and cats by Dr. Chris Bessent, a practicing holistic veterinarian. The synergistic blend of ingredients in Microflora Plus for Digestion provides comprehensive digestive support for pets. It helps to regulate bowel movements, improve absorption of nutrients from food, and also helps promote optimal immune system function.
Dogs and Cats
Prebiotics help support the growth and viability of probiotics, the "good" bacteria that naturally inhabits the GI tract. Probiotics help control the amount of "bad" bacteria present, which can negatively affect your pet's health. Also, the digestive enzymes and herbs included in the Microflora Plus for Digestion formula help promote proper digestion of food.
For use in pets only. This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. Safe use in pregnant pets or pets intended for breeding has not been proven. If your pet's condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian.
Store below 80°F (26.7°C). Do not freeze.
Ingredients: (Dried fermentation products of Aspergillus oryzae, Rhizophus oryzae, and Trichoderma longibrachiatim [T. reesei], pineapple stem, papaya), FOS (fructooligosaccharides), cinnamon bark, ginger, licorice, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, [dried fermentation products of Bacillus subtilis and B. licheniformis, maltodextrin, sodium silico aluminate (desiccant)], stearic acid.


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In this chapter, you'll learn how to:
Locate your home folder.
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Copy or duplicate a file.
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I use dogs for rabbit hunting, they do a great job of chasing the bunnies.
I have used dogs twice to help recover a deer that we lost the blood trail on, but the dogs have to be trained to do that, my rabbit hounds won't work.
I have duck hunted with dogs too, but they just retrieve, and that is something the hunter can do on his own.
So, I guess dogs can be useful in a survival situation too.


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Bits and pieces that I would like to share in my day to day life as a fundraiser. Hopefully some interesting, motivating and at times controversial stuff.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Ikea and charity websites
What should they share in common? No, it's not that they give guys (including me) cold sweats and a nauseous feeling. That's just Ikea.
Incredibly focused. Corridors. Hard to get out.
It's easy to get caught up in aesthetics and design when redeveloping your site. It isn't rocket science. Up to date news and stories, easy to navigate, not cluttered, coherent explanation of what you do, use of imagery and video.
Again, make it hard to get out. Keep me in there. Make it clear what you want me to do. You can take me off in another direction, but keep coming back to the same spot.
Remember the corridor. Remember Ikea.
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Karina – Love to Love You
Karina – Love to Love You, this hot teen Karina and a lucky guy starts a really hot fucking session for you on Xart. This lovely girl has long brown hair, high slightly pink cheekbones and fierce gray eyes. Her body was long, thin and very graceful, with curves in all of the right places. Her excited lover slid her tight mini-dress dress off her slowly so he could revel in admiring her in her sexy white lingerie. He then took off her lacy bra and sucked on her nipples until they were very erect. He then rolled her over and fucked her hard up the ass while she kept screaming for him to fuck her harder. He then ended this hard-core screwing session by letting her kiss his dick and splashing a big load o his cum in her face.


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The following is issued on behalf of the Judiciary:
The following is the full text of the speech delivered by the Hon Chief Justice Mr Andrew Kwok-nang Li at the Ceremonial Opening of the Legal Year 2009 today (January 12):
Secretary for Justice, Mr Chairman, Mr President, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
On behalf of all my colleagues in the Judiciary, I would like to welcome all of you warmly to this Opening of the Legal Year. I thank you sincerely for your support by your presence. We are honoured by the presence of representatives of legal professional bodies from a number of jurisdictions.
Judicial independence and high professional standards
Judicial independence is absolutely necessary to enable judges to perform their constitutional duty of adjudicating disputes, whether between citizens or between citizen and government, impartially without fear or favour. And in discharging their duty, judges must perform in accordance with high professional standards. This is essential for the maintenance of public confidence in the administration of justice.
Judges must resolve disputes fairly, competently and efficiently. All three qualities are required for the proper operation of the judicial process and they are complementary to each other. There can be no question of fairness or competence being compromised in the name of efficiency. And efficiency should be entirely consistent with maintaining the quality of justice. Judges must exercise their case management powers in both civil and criminal cases to ensure fair, competent and efficient adjudication.
Having regard to the purpose which litigation serves and the stress which it can involve, it is important for cases to be resolved within a reasonable time. Where the hearing has concluded, the judge has a duty to ensure that judgment is delivered within a reasonable time. In a collegiate court, the duty rests not only on the presiding judge but also on its other members. Where appropriate, a judge would be allowed time off from other judicial work to clear outstanding judgments. Each Court Leader has the responsibility to operate the mechanism for monitoring outstanding judgments to seek to ensure that they are given within a reasonable time. Where necessary, the Court Leader will inform the Chief Justice who can deal with the matter where appropriate.
All judges at all levels of court are no doubt conscious that day in and day out, their performance is judged in the court of public opinion. The judges are well aware that the collective reputation of the Judiciary depends on the maintenance of high professional standards by each and every judge.
Economic downturn
With the economic downturn, the caseload of the courts can be expected to increase. The Judiciary will be keeping a close eye on developments and if necessary, will seek further resources from the Administration and the Legislature. The Judiciary will strive to cope within the resources which are made available to it. I wish to emphasise that in difficult economic times as at all times, it is of fundamental importance that the quality of justice must not be compromised.
Civil Justice Reform
The long journey to the reform of our civil justice system to improve its effectiveness began nearly nine years ago with the establishment of the Working Party in February 2000. At every stage of the process, all stakeholders have been involved and consulted. All concerned, including judges and the legal profession, have had ample time to prepare and will be ready for the reform. We are firmly on target for implementation on 2 April 2009.
I am grateful to the Chief Judge of the High Court and judges and support staff working with him for capably steering and carrying out the work on implementation. I must also thank all concerned for their work and support. The drafting and legal work of the members of the Department of Justice was invaluable. Both the Bar and the Law Society have given constructive suggestions during the process. I would like to pay tribute to and thank the Honourable Ms Margaret Ng for her able chairmanship of the LegCo committees which scrutinized the proposed primary and subsidiary legislation.
With such a major reform, it is likely that there will be teething problems. I have therefore established a Committee to monitor the working of the reformed system and to make suggestions to ensure its effective operation. It will be chaired by the Chief Judge of the High Court and will comprise judges, a barrister, a solicitor, a member of the Department of Justice and the Legal Aid Department and an experienced mediator.
An objective of the reformed system is to facilitate the settlement of disputes and the court has the duty as part of active case management to further that objective by encouraging and facilitating the use of an alternative resolution procedure, such as mediation, if the court considers that appropriate. The parties and their legal representatives have the duty of assisting the court in this regard. In exercising its discretion on costs, the court will take into account all circumstances, including any unreasonable failure of a party to engage in mediation.
In this connection, it should be noted that as from 1 October 2008, the Solicitor's Guide to Professional Conduct imposes a duty on a litigation solicitor to consider and if appropriate, advise his client on alternative dispute resolution procedures such as mediation. This is of course part of a solicitor's duty to consider and act in the best interests of his client. It is also significant to note that the Legal Aid Department has taken the position that under the reformed system, legal aid is available to fund the costs of mediation of a legally aided party as costs incidental to the legal proceedings.
Following revision which takes into account the concerns of the Law Society, the draft practice direction on mediation has been accepted by the Bar and the Law Society. The Law Society has requested more time to enable solicitors to prepare for its implementation. I have acceded to this request. This practice direction will be promulgated at the same time as the other practice directions but its effective date will be 1 January 2010 instead of 2 April 2009 which is the effective date of the others.
It must be strongly emphasised that the promotion of mediation as an alternative and complementary method of dispute resolution to litigation is plainly in the public interest. Its benefits are well known; the reduction in stress, the saving of time and costs and the achievement of a satisfactory solution. Having regard to its development in many jurisdictions, it must now be regarded as an indispensable feature of a credible legal system. I understand from the Secretary for Justice that the Working Group on Mediation chaired by him is making progress in its important work. The Judiciary, the legal profession and all concerned must keep up the momentum in developing mediation.
The appointment of Judges to offices outside the Judiciary
Judges are appointed by the Administration to various offices outside the Judiciary as part of their work. They include offices where the work involved is similar in nature to judicial work such as chairing various tribunals or is concerned with persons serving sentences, or with law reform, legal education and the like or is administrative in nature. Some offices are statutory. In a few instances, the statute prescribes that only serving judges are eligible to be appointed. In many instances, the statute provides that both serving and retired judges and, in some cases, senior legal practitioners are eligible to serve. Appointments are usually made by the Chief Executive, with the statute in some cases requiring recommendation by or after consultation with the Chief Justice.
Concern has been expressed about the appointment of judges to outside offices. The concern has focused on those which are administrative in nature. Further, it has been questioned whether the Judiciary has sufficient resources to cope with the additional work and whether judicial work has suffered as a result.
I must first dispel certain possible misconceptions. First, the Judiciary is usually provided with extra resources to deal with the additional work in the form of extra judicial posts or resources for employing deputy judges. Secondly, where a judge is asked to undertake work outside the Judiciary, his judicial work is appropriately reduced to enable him to cope adequately with both kinds of work.
In the light of the concern which has been expressed, it is appropriate to state the Judiciary's position on the appointment of judges to outside offices.
First, the Judiciary has not sought such work for itself. But where the Administration, reflecting community consensus, proposes legislation prescribing the appointment of a serving judge to a particular office, provided the Judiciary is satisfied that there is no objection in principle, it would be prepared to make a judge available upon enactment of the legislation by the Legislature. If a community consensus emerges that it is no longer necessary to call on a serving judge for such an appointment, the Judiciary would equally have no objection.
Secondly, for all offices outside the Judiciary, whether or not judicial in nature, where the relevant statute provides for serving judges and other categories of persons to be eligible for appointment, such as retired judges and senior legal practitioners, the Judiciary's approach in recent years has been to request the Administration to look for a suitable person who is not a serving judge and to agree to make a serving judge available only where no other suitable person is available. In Hong Kong, there is a growing pool of retired judges and a pool of senior legal practitioners. Pursuant to this approach, serving judges are, for example, no longer appointed to chair the Administrative Appeals Board or the Air Transport Licensing Authority. This approach also applies to any non-statutory body, where the eligible persons are not legally prescribed.
The Obscene Articles Tribunal
The Judiciary welcomes the Administration's review of the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance. Such a review is long overdue. The Judiciary has submitted its response in the consultation exercise, and will be releasing its response publicly.
In essence, the Judiciary maintains firstly, that the administrative classification function should be removed from the Obscene Articles Tribunal and secondly, that the present system of adjudicators should be replaced by a jury system. The detailed reasons are set out in the response. I shall refer to them briefly.
Under the present statutory regime, the Tribunal is required to perform two distinct functions, namely the classification function which is administrative and the determination function upon referral by a court or magistrate which is judicial. Although subject to the same statutory guidance, the Tribunal is in effect operating as two different bodies, administrative and judicial, with different powers and subject to different procedures and rules of evidence when discharging the two different functions. As the Judiciary has long maintained with the Administration, this arrangement is inappropriate and unsatisfactory.
There have been suggestions that the panel of adjudicators is insufficiently representative. It is difficult to reach a consensus on how big the pool has to be. Further, the Judiciary, which exercises independent judicial power, is not in a position to operate an appropriate appointment system, where a very large number of candidates have to be identified and selected.
In its response, with the suggested removal of the administrative classification function from the Tribunal, the Judiciary has proposed for consideration that the present system of adjudicators should be replaced by a jury system to deal with judicial determination, similar to that in jury trials in criminal cases and coroner's inquests.
I of course understand that the review of the Ordinance by the Administration, including any changes to the Tribunal is a challenging subject. I believe that the Judiciary's proposals will contribute to the discussion of this important matter.
It remains for me to wish you on behalf of all my colleagues in the Judiciary good health and every happiness in the new year.
Ends/Monday, January 12, 2009
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