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Mexican-American Families in Los Angeles, 1844-1880 (ICPSR 7582)
Principal Investigator(s): del Castillo , Richard Griswold
This data collection contains two data files created from manuscript census returns. Part 1 is an aggregation of social characteristics of Spanish-surnamed and Mexican-born families in the city of Los Angeles from 1844-1880. The data were used to study family composition and socioeconomic mobility. Data items include real property held by head of household (1844, 1850, and 1880 missing), number of children in household, number of adults who were literate in household (no data for 1844), last name of head of household, place of birth of head of household, and occupational category (i.e., rancher or farmer, professional, mercantile, clerk, skilled, and unskilled). Part 2 is composed of data used to study the socioeconomic development of the Mexican-American community in Los Angeles. The main emphasis was on an analysis of literacy, occupational mobility, schooling, family structure, demographic changes, and property mobility. Data items include last name, first name, age, sex, occupational code, real property, personal property, place of birth, literacy, race, head of household, wife of head, child of head, parent of head, sibling of head, and common law spouse. Definitions of family types and discussion of the methodology and rationale used to generate the data in both files can be found in Appendix A of del Castillo, Richard Griswold. "La Raza Hispano Americana: The Emergence of an Urban Culture Among the Spanish Speaking of Los Angeles, 1850-1880." Ph.D. dissertation, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 1974.
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Study Description
del Castillo , Richard Griswold. Mexican-American Families in Los Angeles, 1844-1880. ICPSR07582-v2. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2008-10-13. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR07582.v2
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Subject Terms: census data, demographic characteristics, family history, family relationships, genealogy, Hispanic or Latino Americans, historical periods, household composition, literacy, Mexican Americans, occupational mobility, property, social change, social history, urban population
Geographic Coverage: California, Los Angeles, United States
- 1844--1880
Universe: Spanish-surnamed and Mexican-born families in the city of Los Angeles from 1844-1880.
In Part 1, the family data are organized in five subfiles according to the census year. In 1844 there are 231 cases, in 1850 there are 220 cases, in 1860 there are 530 cases, in 1870 there are 545 cases, and in 1880 there are 521 cases.
In Part 2, the data are arranged into five subfiles according to the year of the census. In order, the subfiles are: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, and 1844.
Mexican and United States censuses for the City of Los Angeles in 1860, 1870, 1880, and 1844
Extent of Processing: ICPSR data undergo a confidentiality review and are altered when necessary to limit the risk of disclosure. ICPSR also routinely creates ready-to-go data files along with setups in the major statistical software formats as well as standard codebooks to accompany the data. In addition to these procedures, ICPSR performed the following processing steps for this data collection:
- Created variable labels and/or value labels.
Original ICPSR Release: 1984-05-10
- 2010-06-29 SAS, SPSS, and Stata setups have been added to this data collection.
- 2006-01-12 All files were removed from dataset 3 and flagged as study-level files, so that they will accompany all downloads.
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LITTLE ROCK (AP) - The state Board of Education placed 123 public schools on probation Monday - including three Pope County schools and four Yell County schools - for standards violations which if left uncorrected for a second consecutive year could draw sanctions, including closure.
The schools were placed on probationary status for failing to comply with accreditation standards last school year. Violations ranged from exceeding the 28-student limit for a middle-school class to classes being taught by unlicensed teachers.
Pope County schools placed on the list were Russellville High School, Russellville Junior High School and Hector High School. Yell County schools placed on probation included Danville High School, Fourche Valley Junior High and High Schools, and Plainview-Rover High School. Plainview-Rover and Fourche Valley are two of the schools that comprise the Two Rivers School District.
Among the state's 1,110 public schools, 786 received unconditional accreditation, 201 were accredited though cited for problems and 123 were given probationary status.
The designations fall under a law passed last year that gave the state board new powers to enforce compliance with school standards enacted in 1983. For years, the standards remained on the books but laws provided education officials little authority to enforce them expeditiously.
Act 1467 of 2003 expanded accountability standards and restored a provision repealed in 1999 that gave the state board power to take action, from counseling or removing administrators to consolidation, against districts or individual schools other than those with the severest cases of academic or fiscal distress.
The act authorizes the state to intervene if violations aren't addressed within two years, or to act sooner in the most serious cases.
"We will enforce that with no leniency," Charity Smith, the Education Department's assistant director for accountability, said Monday.
Under the law, schools for the first time were allowed to challenge being placed on probationary status and five schools appealed to the state board, none successfully.
Paulette Smith, superintendent of the Fouke School District, did not dispute that a class in the district's middle school exceeded a 28-student limit last spring the 2003-04 school year. The numbers changed from week to week, she said.
Smith said she was assured by administrators that the problem would be corrected, but acknowledged, "Their focus was not on watching the numbers. It was, has been and is a different time for us dealing with consolidation and annexation issues."
The Fouke district annexed the neighboring Bright Star district this spring under a new law requiring administrative consolidation or annexation of districts with fewer than 350 students.
"I know the numbers are very small, but we have to look at the law and respond accordingly," board member Shelby Hillman of Carlisle said before the board unanimously rejected the district's appeal.
The board also unanimously rejected appeals from County Line High School, Hartford Elementary and Mountain Pine High School, all for employing unlicensed teachers.
Pleasant View High School was placed on probation for employing two teachers with no valid Arkansas teaching license. However, the district consolidated with the Mulberry district this spring and under the law, a dissolved district's standards violations do not accumulate against the receiving district.
The state Board of Education on Monday placed 123 of Arkansas 1,110 schools on probation for failing to meet accreditation standards in the 2003-2004 school year. The schools are:
Pope County
Hector High School
Russellville Junior High School
Russellville High School
Yell County
Danville High School
Fourche Valley Elementary School
Fourche Valley High School
Plainview-Rover High School
Arkansas County
Stuttgart High School
Humphrey Elementary School
Benton County
Washington Junior High School
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Alpena High School
Carroll County
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Clark County
Arkadelphia High School
Gurdon High School
Columbia County
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East-West Elementary School
Magnolia High School
McNeil High School
Walker Elementary School
Walker High School
Conway County
Nemo Vista High School
Wonderview High School
Morrilton Middle School
Crawford County
Mulberry High School
Dallas County
Carthage Elementary School
Carthage High School
Desha County
Arkansas City High School
Faulkner County
Carl Stuart Middle School
Bob Courtway Middle School
Mount Vernon-Enola High School
Franklin County
County Line High School
Pleasant View High School
Fulton County
Viola High School
Garland County
Gardner Magnet School
Oaklawn Magnet School
Hot Springs Middle School
Langston Magnet School
Lake Hamilton Elementary School
Lake Hamilton Junior High School
Lake Hamilton Primary School
Lakeside Primary School
Lakeside High School
Lakeside Intermediate School
Lakeside Middle School
Mountain Pine High School
Grant County
East End Elementary School
Hempstead County
Saratoga Elementary School
Saratoga High School
Spring Hill High School
Hot Spring County
Bismarck High School
Magnet Cove High School
Howard County
Umpire High School
Independence County
Midland High School
Jefferson County
Martin Elementary School
Altheimer-Sherrill High School
Matthews Elementary School
Pinecrest Elementary School
Dollarway Junior High School
Dollarway High School
Greenville Elementary School
Forrest Park Elementary School
White Hall High School
Redfield Junior High School
White Hall Junior High School
Lafayette County
Bradley High School
Lafayette County Middle School
Lafayette County High School
Lincoln County
Gould Elementary School
Gould High School
Grady Elementary School
Lonoke County
England Elementary School
Madison County
Huntsville High School
Marion County
Bruno-Pyatt High School
Miller County
Bright Star High School
Genoa Central Elementary School
Genoa Central High School
Gary E. Cobb Middle School
Fouke High School
Fouke Middle School
College Hill Middle School
Arkansas High School
Montgomery County
Caddo Hills High School
Nevada County
Nevada High School
Newton County
Jasper High School
Mount Judea High School
Ouachita County
Camden Fairview High School
Perry County
Anne Watson Elementary School
Bigelow High School
Perryville High School
Phillips County
Marvell High School
C.V. White High School
Pike County
Delight High School
Centerpoint High School
Polk County
Mena High School
Van Cove High School
Wickes High School
Pulaski County
Mann Magnet Middle School
Jacksonville Middle School
Arkansas School for the Blind Elementary
Saline County
Bryant Middle School
Searcy County
Marshall High School
Sebastian County
Hartford Elementary School
Sevier County
De Queen High School
De Queen Middle School
Lockesburg High School
Stone County
Timbo High School
Union County
Huttig High School
Mount Holly Elementary School
Mount Holly High School
Norphlet High School
Smackover Elementary School
Smackover High School
Strong High School
Van Buren County
Cowsert Elementary School
Clinton High School
Clinton Intermediate School
Clinton Junior High School
White County
Bald Knob High School
Bradford Elementary School
Judsonia Middle School

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Gwen Stefani at the Met Gala 2013
Gwen Stefani Joins Gavin Rossdale and Reveals Her Famous Midriff in Margiela
Gwen Stefani got into the Costume Institute Benefit's punk theme in a custom look by Maison Martin Margiela tonight. The No Doubt singer had her husband, Gavin Rossdale, on her arm for the festivities. Gwen's cutout creation was designed specifically for her to wear to the annual fashion event, which celebrates the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibit. Gwen got the stylish fun started on Saturday night, when she attended a special screening of The Great Gatsby alongside Katy Perry, Emma Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Carey Mulligan. Gwen may be back to mingling with Carey, Emma, and Katy tonight, since they are also on the list of Met Gala attendees — let us know whose look is your favorite in our Met Gala fashion and beauty polls!


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Drag this home last sunday,it needs allooooooooooooot of work but.............................................to be continue.
What happened to it? It looks good from the distance....except for the front..
Marcin is (very) seriously in need of a bigger garage.
Meet at The Moon and aim North?
Went up 45 and wandered some Rustic Roads between Lake Geneva and Silver Lake. Fantasic colors, cool riding..... I love riding on perfect October days!
My 1st BMW was a 87' LT. I loved that bike but sold it to pay off my new to me wife's debt......
I'd hope none of the Chicago Riders are going to sit this day out. I - for one - am going back to the Rustic Roads of Wisconsin - I love fall riding. I'll be at Da Moon at 9:00.
Anyone else interested in joining me?
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Halter on Wednesday filed articles of incorporation papers with the secretary of state's office to allow him to organize and finance his campaign for the state's top office. Halter announced Friday that he was running for governor, the same day Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced he was dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination.
Halter is the only announced Democratic candidate. Other Democrats considering running include Highway Commissioner John Burkhalter and state Sen. Keith Ingram of West Memphis.
Former Congressman Asa Hutchinson is the only announced Republican candidate.
Halter was elected lieutenant governor in 2006 and unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate four years later.


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text: Great points. This is actually a legitimate power-up she could get. One of the reasons I think we will see her accomplish something greater is because the protagonist of the series likes her. We're definitely going to see her after Naruto's fights end, and if we see more of her, I'm sure Kishimoto won't forget to give her some higher importance/usefulness.


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It is possible that the main title of the report Buerger's Disease is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
- Inflammatory Occlusive Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Occlusive Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Thromboangiitis Obliterans
Disorder Subdivisions
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General Discussion
Buerger's disease, also known as thromboangiitis obliterans, is a rare disorder that, in most cases, affects young or middle-aged male cigarette smokers. It is characterized by narrowing or blockage (occlusion) of the veins and arteries of the extremities, resulting in reduced blood flow to these areas (peripheral vascular disease). The legs are affected more often than the arms. In most cases, the first symptom is extreme pain of the lower arms and legs while at rest. Affected individuals may also experience cramping in the legs when they walk that, in rare cases, may cause limping (claudication). In addition, affected individuals may have sores (ulcers) on the extremities, numbness and tingling and a lack of normal blood flow to the fingers and/or toes when exposed to cold temperatures (Raynaud's phenomenon), and/or inflammation and clotting of certain veins (thrombophlebitis). In severe cases, individuals with Buerger's disease may exhibit tissue death (gangrene) of affected limbs. The exact cause of Buerger's disease is not known; however, most affected individuals are heavy tobacco users.
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Traffic now flowing easier on icy roads as meteorologists predict thaw on Wednesday
The icy roads that kept Denton County and North Texas motorists confined to their homes through the weekend and hindered traffic should completely clear up by Wednesday, National Weather Service meteorologists predict.
Meteorologists say tonight and early Wednesday morning should be the end of the streak of icy road conditions.
Denton County offices are expected to open at 10 a.m. today, but Denton schools and most other area schools will remain closed for a third day as concerns remain about transportation after another night of freezing temperatures.
Store shelves were bare in some areas, though managers were expecting deliveries as soon as the roads improved, and some residents finally ventured out Monday after being cooped up indoors for days.
By Wednesday, meteorologists expect the thawing and refreezing pattern to stop as temperatures will steadily increase through the weekend and stay above the freezing mark.
By Saturday and Sunday, the highs will reach 50 degrees.
Until then, crews are still sanding and clearing roads throughout Denton County as traffic began to flow easier across the region by Monday morning.
Precinct 4 County Commissioner Andy Eads said despite county offices being closed, road and bridge crews were out working. Crews continued to sand the county and state roads.
"We have been a great assistance to the city of Krum, sanding FM1173 and also FM156," he said. "We've worked on Robson Ranch Road and roads throughout the precincts."
One woman who died on the icy roads Saturday after her truck plunged into Lewisville Lake has been identified. Officials said she is Kayla Alejandra Gawalek, 21, from Lewisville. Officials said she spun out on the ice and went off the road into the water.
Clearing the roads
Eads said he had been out with crews this morning and had seen improvement in the road conditions.
"They are better," he said. "They're not perfect but they are better. We just need to see some more warm weather."
Texas Department of Transportation crews had cleared the ice from most of Interstate 35E and, early Monday, traffic was flowing a lot better than the last couple of days.
The best update Denton County Emergency Management Coordinator Jody Gonzalez had on county road conditions was traffic was finally moving again.
"We got a pretty significant hard freeze and while it didn't bother the roads that much, it [affected] residences, sub roads and parking lots," he said.
People may be able to drive to where they need to go but the parking lots may be caked with a thick layer of ice.
"We're having a difficult time almost to the point where we're needing a jackhammer to get through it," Gonzalez said.
Crews were out trying to make parking lots suitable for county offices to open today. He said decisions about opening on time or on a delayed schedule have not been made yet.
Another hazard officials were trying to make people aware of is falling ice from buildings, rooftops and carports.
"We haven't had any injuries reported to us, but there is a significant hazard," he said. "I think anyone is aware, if they've gone out and taken the ice off their car, how heavy it is."
Power restored
Local county electric companies are reporting that power has been restored to Denton County residents.
However, as of Monday afternoon, there were about 50,000 residents without power in Dallas, Collin, Delta, Ellis, Fannin, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar and Rockwall counties.
Efforts are still being made to restore power to those customers, officials say.
Regional response
Local police department officials said many motorists decided to stay home and off the roads, which led to fewer and fewer calls as the days progressed.
"On Friday, I think people decided to use their day off to venture out and see the ice," Corinth Police Capt. Greg Wilkerson said. "But after that, I think people saw how bad the roads were and they decided to stay in."
But the ice did present some challenges across the region over the weekend. In Corinth, police officials assisted more than 80 motorists on the ice and responded to about three accidents.
Police officials in the northeastern part of the county reported some accidents and instances in which motorists needed help gaining traction.
In Pilot Point, the public works department used four-wheel-drive vehicles to pull stranded motorists who needed help off the ice.
"I wouldn't say they were trapped. They just needed a little nudge," Pilot Point Police Chief Ric Sadler said.
And there were few accidents in the rural parts of the county.
In Aubrey, Police Chief Tommy Payne reported only one accident which resulted in a motorist losing control of the vehicle and running over a mailbox.
"Other than that, we had approximately six motorist assists for cars stuck on the ice," he said.
Staff writer Megan Gray contributed to this report.
BJ LEWIS can be reached at 940-566-6875 and via Twitter at @BjlewisDRC.
JOHN D. HARDEN can be reached at 940-566-6882 and via Twitter at @JDHarden.


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text: Vulcan Academy Murders by Jean Lorrah. I've always wondered why writers feel the constant need for Vulcans to "humanize" themselves in order to endear themselves to the audience whether that be as an ally or an antagonist. It's always annoyed me that it seemed like humans had this knack for getting emotions out of Vulcans in situations that I think really shouldn't be beyond Vulcan control. Some examples. 1. The way Archer seemed to "piss off" Soval at times. 2. Sisko and the crew getting the old Vulcan classmate all pissed off over a baseball game. This one is the worst, I've been subjected to trash talk from bitter rivals in high school and was able to supres any emotional response. You're telling me this seasoned Vulcan can't? 3. Kirk causing Sendet to get snippy in the novel I mentioned above when he adds him to his list of suspects. 4. T'Pol just throws everything out the window on Enterprise so I don't even know if she is worth bringing up. 5. Spock did a great job throughout TOS but seemed like a participant at open mic night at the local comedy club in the later movies. Just something I noticed when reading this book. The reason I say this is because Data was able to retain his stoic demeanor throughout the entire TNG series while remaining a dynamic character. Why couldn't they just have a rigid Vulcan that can maintain emotional control throughout?


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you can say farting.
I mean forget the drunks and the trash and the loud music, farting in the parking lot and worse in the stadium is what really ticks me off
It's all because of the beans and other garbage those darn tailgaters consume. We have rights just like the no smoking no transfat no football tossers do and it's time we stood up to be heard!
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you can say farting.
Obvious Joke Thread is Obvious.
Sniff this dude.
Thread = fail
Originally Posted by Vin
Alas, there is no obviousisity with personal methane. Those gas thugs get away with sharing their matchless brand, causing US to suffer their noxious, malodorous indifference.
Such apaTHHHHAAATy.
I made a thread similar to this and it was dumpd.... But this one is
Join in farting and everybody is happy, except you smell the difference.
I swear I can smell Jim Nantz farting. Every time he opens his mouth.
Check it out.


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In a sailing race that basically had only one competitor, the series opener of the Louis Vuitton Cup finals Saturday had moments of high drama when the call of "man overboard" was made by Team New Zealand.
The Emirates 72 foot boat plunged momentarily into the chilly bay waters as it made a tight turn. Two men were tossed into the bay. The dive also tore the tarp in the center of the massive catamaran.
The incident didn't cost the Kiwis the race as they easily beat the Italian Team Luna Rossa who barely got off the starting line.
The announcers of the race were clearly shaken as the hull of the sailboat went under water followed by the alert "man overboard."
Both crew members were lifted out of the water by a rescue boat within a minute and Emirates finished the race with nine men, instead of 11.
The two men who went overboard were not hurt.
"We're thankful all the guys are OK. It's just part of racing,'' Emirates skipper Dean Barker said.
Team New Zealand won the first race of the day. The second planned race was cancelled due to high winds.
The Italians weren't ever in race Saturday, and benefited by the second race cancellation.
Team Luna Rossa scrambled to repair lines around the right dagger board of their 72-foot catamaran just before the start.
During the race, Luna Rossa's broken board wobbled up-and-down within seconds, and the team fell far behind as they made more repairs.
The Kiwis quickly had their boat foiling above the water, and they seemed to be flying away with the win until the front of the hulls dipped under water and two men tumbled overboard during a sharp turn.
The crew members could've been crushed by the hulls that crashed down after they tumbled overboard.
Both teams will work long hours overnight trying to make repairs ahead of the 1 p.m. start.
The winner of the best-of-13 Vuitton Cup advances to the America's Cup match against Oracle Team USA.


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Could someone identify these plants please they were originally from Epping Green but a family member took some with them and they have since multiplyed by sending of shoots with smaller plants attached to the end.
Sempervivum sp.
sempervivum - or houseleeks - often used for green roofs, planted into shallow soil.
many varieties - some with "cobwebs" over them - some with reddish leaves - very decorative and spread by the offsets you have already noticed.


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Did the Greenpeace "Clean our Cloud" campaign nudge Apple toward a stronger environmental stance?
Since April, the environmental organization Greenpeace has had a bull's-eye on Apple in its campaign to clean up the Internet "Cloud" that stores our music, apps, and photos. It's accused Apple of using high-carbon "dirty fuels" like coal to power its new data center in North Carolina and has used dramatic pranks and slick videos to get consumers involved.
Last week, members of Greenpeace barricaded themselves in a giant iPod at Apple's Cupertino headquarters and dressed as giant iPhones to demand a cleaner iCloud. Two days later, in a rare demonstration of transparency, Apple released a detailed statement explaining how its new data center would be 100% green. The whole drama made me curious to learn how the Cloud's power source and growth could impact the environment.


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Volvo Announces Newest Polestar Performance Packages
Upgrade Now Available for 2011, 2012 XC60, S60 and XC70 T6
ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Nov. 28, 2011) - Expanding on its recent announcement of performance packages for certain models with T5 engines, Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) today announced factory-authorized performance tuning software for several additional Volvo models will be available next week at Volvo retailers across the country.
The next wave of Polestar performance software packages will be available for 2011-2012 XC60, S60 and XC70 fitted with a T6 engine. The T6 performance software package carries an MSRP of $1,495 installed and goes on sale nationwide Dec. 5.
The T6 Polestar software package adds 25 horsepower and 30 lb.-ft. of torque, bringing the three carlines to 325 horsepower and 355 lb.-ft. of torque. Equally impressive is that the added power does not affect fuel consumption, as the efficient tuning of the engine only increases the power output when it is needed.
"Just a few weeks after announcing the performance package for select T5 models, we have already received tremendous feedback from our customers," said Chris Dauerer, VCNA's vice president of customer service. "With Polestar, we are able to deliver our performance-minded customers the enhanced driving package they have been looking for now across a variety of our carlines."
Currently, the Polestar performance software package is also available for the following carlines:
- XC60 T6 R-Design (MY2011-2012)
About Polestar
Polestar Performance with its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, is Volvo Car's official Motorsport and Performance Partner. Polestar has collaborated with Volvo since 1996 and is currently responsible for all of Volvo's major undertakings in motorsport. Since 2009 Polestar also develops Performance optimization software for Volvo cars. In 2011 Polestar products are sold and installed by Volvo dealers in 15 countries.
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By Shannon Carlin
Before listening to Gem Club's "Soft Season"—a song on the chamber-pop band's lush new album, In Roses—you should familiarize yourself with the tragic tale of Joey Stefano.
Born Nicholas Iacona Jr. in Chester, Pennsylvania, Stefano was one of the biggest stars of gay porn in the early '90s. He appeared in 36 films in just five years and even earned himself a spot in Madonna's 1992 Sex book. But in 1994, at the age of 26, Stefano—who had been diagnosed HIV positive four years before—was found dead from a drug overdose believed to be caused by a speedball, a lethal mix of cocaine, morphine, heroin and ketamine.
Christopher Barnes, Gem Club's pianist, vocalist and primary songwriter, told Radio.com that, growing up gay in the dawn of the Internet, he was aware of Stefano and his work. "There's a few images that you come across when you decide to enter the world of Internet pornography," Barnes said matter-of-factly over the phone.
But what struck him most about Stefano's story was how both charming and tragic it was.
"I think that I have this romanticized idea of the male figure and this romanticized idea of pornography, and it speaks so much to fantasy and reality," he explained. "It seems like such a sad story, to pass that young and to pass under those horrible conditions. That was really the jumping off point of that song ['Soft Season'], trying to contextualize that positivity of it and also the negativity of it."
With layers of piano and strings, "Soft Season" itself is funereal, with Barnes mourning the loss of a man who died too soon (preview the song on NPR). But the singer also pays tribute to a misunderstood man, managing to do so without passing judgment on the young man's choices. It's similar to the way Sufjan Stevens humanizes the serial killer John Wayne Gacy Jr. in his song of the same name, giving context for the man we now know as "Killer Clown." On "Soft Season," Barnes never once mentions Stefano by name, choosing to instead pay his respects by evoking the actor's spirit in lines like, "For as long as it lasts, I'm a boy on my back." It's almost as if Stefano could have been any young man if the circumstances were different–including Barnes himself.
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It looks like divorce is imminent for the stars "Jon and Kate Plus 8."
TLC, the network home of America's latest favorite dysfunctional family, released a statement Thursday saying Jon and Kate Gosselin will announce a major decision on their reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8" on Monday's episode.
"Recently, we've made some life-changing decisions," Kate says in the video statement. "... ones that we hope will bring each of us some peace."
A source told the website radaronline.com that Kate Gosselin had previously met with a divorce lawyer and the couple had agreed to officially separate by July 15. After Jon met with a divorce lawyer, the couple decided to speed their decision to announce the split, the source said.
"Very swiftly we turned into two different people," Kate said on the fifth-season premiere last month, which attracted nearly 10 million viewers. She described how she has grown apart from her husband of 10 years, saying, "it's just hard."
Anyone who has seen the show, or read a tabloid magazine in the past month, won't be surprised to hear that the couple is headed for splitsville.
Jon and Kate have endured rumors of infidelity and separation since before their fifth season began. Jon was linked to a 23-year-old schoolteacher, Deanna Hummel, and Kate was said to be having a fling with her bodyguard.
All of the rumors led to not only increased speculation about the fate of the reality television couple, but also a huge ratings boost for TLC. A divorce announcement will likely lead to questions about how to continue the show.
Adding to the strain, Pennsylvania's Labor Department has opened an investigation into whether the show's production is complying with state child labor laws. TLC has said it "fully complies" with state laws and regulations.
Jon was said to even be apartment hunting in New York City on Friday at Trump Place, according to reports.
Originally envisioned as a series chronicling the challenges of raising a supersize family, "Jon & Kate" has become more of a show that raised the question: Can this marriage be saved?
Now TLC is teasing viewers into wondering if the answer could be "no."


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This Saturday federal highway funding expires and lawmakers must decide on a new plan. If no deal is reached, local construction projects may suffer, and jobs could be lost. College football fans and the NCAA are on the cusp of getting what they want: a four-team playoff. When the Supreme Court makes its decision on the Affordable Care Act -- expected to come down this Thursday -- advocacy groups will be trying to maximize their national exposure as a way to boost their brands.


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Scouts see Chapman as rare package
Electric arm, athletic frame outweigh control concerns
By Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com
Chapman in CincyComplete coverage
• Deal was under radar
• Joins Reds
• Coming soon to rotation?
• Scouts: Rare package
• Reds react
• Learning about Cincy
• Cincy's Latin push
• Showcases open doors
• Nats were in race
• Fantasy analysis
• Press release
One of the more difficult things in scouting Chapman was that, with his pitching in Cuba, there wasn't exactly a long scouting history to go on. Before seeing him throw in a workout in Houston in mid-December -- the Reds were one of the teams in attendance -- several scouts went looking for what little video there was of Chapman in game action, so they'd have something to compare to.
Past reports have been of Chapman hitting triple-digits on the mound. The lefty who will turn 22 in February -- and those who question the veracity of that number might be assured by reports from scouts who feel he does indeed look that young -- didn't throw that hard in his Houston workout.
It's not like he was soft-tossing, though. Chapman threw in the low-to-mid 90s, touching 97 mph. The fastball, though, people knew was there. What impressed many was his slider. At the workout, he showed an above-average slider and there's a chance it will be a plus offering for him.
He's got a very athletic build and what appears to be a durable body. That, with the electric arm, is exactly what scouts dream of with young, projectable pitchers.
There are two main knocks against Chapman. One was his lack of a solid third pitch. He showed a changeup in the Houston workout and it had some action, but he didn't have a very good feel for it. He wasn't able to throw it where he wanted to. The lack of a third pitch led some to withhold judgment about Chapman's ability to be a starter. Some said they'd have to see him in game situations to truly know.
That leads to his second potential weakness. Chapman has had command issues in the past when pitching in game situations. He has had trouble commanding the strike zone and has tended to be a high-ball pitcher. In his Houston workout, however, his command was better than many expected. He kept the ball down in the zone and was able to locate his fastball to both sides of the plate. He wasn't overthrowing and showed a good Major League strike zone. He was more under control, which allowed him to repeat his delivery better, resulting in better command.
Of course, this was just in a workout, and the possibility remains that the adrenaline from game competition is one of the big factors in causing the command issues.
This criticism, of course, is nitpicking. That is what scouts do. Even those who saw those weaknesses agree that Chapman is a unique talent, one without a good Major Leaguer to compare him to.
Why would any team give Chapman $30 million? The answer is simple and comes from the overall reaction from scouts who have seen him: He is the type of pitcher -- considering the stuff, the size and the age -- who doesn't come around very often.
Jonathan Mayo is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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[Intro: Raekwon, Nas & Ghostface Killah]
No tricks, no tricks baby
Yeah, aiyyo Rae
Check it out y'all
It's the science
Fly wonderful
Yeah y'all
Tony Starks and umm Lex Diamonds
Tony Starks, my nigga Nas
Strength my whole team is eatin off this type of shit
For all the fake niggas out there, yaknahmean
Word up
Good shit, nigga next time, no more whatever shit
Fakes be celebratin but they be mistaken
Word to the wise
Keep your eyes open and your wallet in your front pocket
All types of shit, yo son
Rock it, RZA Chef Ghost and Nas niggas is the prophet
Tell em it's on right?
Show those crabs how to rhyme
RZA, Chef, Ghost, and Nas niggas is the prophet
It's only like five percent out of a hundred
RZA Chef Ghost and Nas niggas is the prophet
Do it to em baby
[Verse 1: Nas]
Through the lights, cameras, and action glamour glitters and gold
I unfold the scroll, plant seeds to stampede the globe
When I'm deceased, by then the beast arise like yeast
To conquer peace leaving savages to roam in the streets
Live on the run, police paying me to give in my gun
Trick my wisdom with the system that imprisoned my son
Smoke a gold leaf I hold heat, nonchalantly
I'm raunchy, the things I do is real it never haunts me
While, funny style niggas roll in the pile
Rooster heads profile on a bus to Rikers Isle
Holding weed inside they pussy with their minds on the pretty things in life
Props is a true thug's wife
It's like a cycle, niggas come home, some'll go in
Do a bullet, come back, do the same shit again
From the womb to the tomb, presume the unpredictable
Guns salute life rapidly, that's the ritual
[Verse 2: Raekwon]
Perhaps bullets bust niggas discuss mad money
True lies and White guys, we can see it through the eyes
Catch the most on tape, kilos disintegrate
Pyrex pots, we break, fiends licking plates
In the building niggas building like little children, staring
Them older niggas ain't caring
Sirens circling fiends are lurking in your baggage
Oh one's gone now, what, smack him in his cabbage
In the woodwork, crack sales bubble like Woolworth's
In the projects, richest niggas rocking all the real worth
Police questioning, rooftop cats invested in
Trading in they Lexuses, GS's, sending messages
Two and two makes four, Cristal's crazily pour
Gun wars my crew feel em like swords
[Verse 3: Ghostface Killah]
Rock the green leathers, hundred pound snakes and cakes
Fiends found in lakes, jealously Jakes we shake
What I strive for is what I live for
Infatuated by material things in this wild life of war
Like somewhere over the rainbow
I see a big pot of gold
Future stacks so I hold
Thousands of cracks bagged up inside the shoebox
Don't keep jack in my lab, don't wanna see 2Pac
Got two spots on New Lots, flooded with rocks
Shoot-outs making me hot, crooked cops bag Tony and the ball drop
In the Isle, I'm banging niggas for slot time
Hurry up duke I'm next on line
And what the fuck is you looking at
By the way young blood, hit me off with that Green Bay hat
Watch your back inside the hall, new niggas slide through
Like doors yo, you're staring in the mess hall
Your adrenaline runs, cigarette niggas be swindling
New jacks surrendering, come home not remembering
Made bail with different size kicks on, a white dress shirt
Looking gay in the yard, and you got hurt
Flashbacks, of the day room, mop wringer style
Your faggot ass got bashed trying to turn the dial
You told your boo you was whyling
Once you heard Wu, out of the blue, your family's from Shaolin
High class cooks, throw on vests out of phone books
Infirmary niggas are screaming, "I got juxed!"
Sharpened toothbrushes, 190 mixed with baby oil and shit
Your man's in the kitchen stashing ice picks
Well I'mma end this with a big red cherry on top
Me, Nas and Rae got the best product on the block
[Outro: Raekwon & (Ghostface Killah) ]
CREAM my whole team is eatin' off this good shit
(Word up, throw your hands up)
Good shit, nigga next time, no more whatever shit
(Cock back the MAC if... say whatever)
Keep your eyes open and your wallet in your front pocket
(Your Hawaiian's style, exoticness, fly shit)
RZA, Chef, Ghost and Nas niggas is the prophet
(Floatin on in nine-five in the wind)
[Produced by RZA]
This is the first song by a Wu-Tang member to feature someone outside the Clan. Nas realizes the honor, and doesn't disappoint, with arguably the best verse on the song.
The Nas verse was touted by The Source Magazine in the late 1990's as the top 5 verses of All TIME in Hip Hop. Nasty described the making of the song in an interview with XXL
We got in the studio. RZA played the beat. Nas was liking it, and he was trying different rhymes to it. We would sit there, and he'd say some of his shit. But he didn't really know which rhyme he wanted to say. And I was there, being like his little coach. And I was like, "That's it, son." He was like, "That's it?" I was like, "Nigga, that's it!" But he had already went through three or four rhymes, and he couldn't really see which one he wanted it to be. But I heard it. Once it came out his mouth, I was like, That's it. – Raekwon
Rae would come out to Queensbridge. I would go to Staten Island. We'd just ride and hang out all night. We didn't call each other to work. We called each other to hang out. Somehow we wound up in the studio. RZA had a couple of beats ready. He played them for me. I got on both of them. The other one never came out. I was honored to be asked to be on the album. Raekwon was ahead of his time. I knew Rae was a classic artist and the album was going to be a music classic. – Nas
Nas's verse was used for the first time on the track Deja Vu from 1994
Much like Nas' verse on Verbal Intercourse is considered one of best verses in rap history, The Purple Tape will always pop up in a best rap album debate. NY Hip Hop reached a new level in the mid 90's, with a many albums released that still still stand the test of time, albums like Illmatic, 36 Chambers and a bunch others captured the cold and grimy sounds of New York, in a way never heard before, and OB4CL is a go-to album if you wanna relive the shootouts and drug deals without fearing for your life.


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Dewsbury Magistrates' Court is to be transformed into a banqueting and conference suite.
Work has already started on the building, which has laid empty since it was closed as part of government cost-cutting measures in March 2012.
A sign outside the building for 'Courts Banqueting and Conference Suites' states it will be available for weddings, parties, conferences and meeting rooms, and indicates it will be open sometime in 2014.
An HM Courts and Tribunals Service spokesperson yesterday said the sale represented good value for money.
She added: "The sale of this closed court for £300,000 represented best value for money for the taxpayer – both in terms of price received and avoiding further unnecessary costs."
Last year it was revealed that the dormant building was costing thousands of pounds a month to maintain.


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Pacific Northwest
November, 2000
Regional Report
Harvest Holiday Greenery
If you bring greenery into the house for holiday decorations, you might be importing insects, as well. Inspect pine boughs, cones, and juniper sprigs for pests before bringing them indoors. As an extra measure, periodically check your houseplants for populations of new pests and spray accordingly.
Buying a Living Christmas Tree
A living Christmas tree is a great investment. You can enjoy it indoors during the holiday season, then move it out to plant in the garden. Gradually prepare the tree for indoor temperatures by placing it in the garage or other protected site for a few days before bringing it inside. Plan to keep it indoors for no more than 7 to 10 days. Re-acclimate it to outdoor temperatures after the holidays by setting it back in the garage for a few days before planting it permanently outside.
Recycle Packing Material
Styrofoam packing peanuts can be recycled. Seal them in plastic bags and place the bags in the bottom third of a deep planter before adding soil. Don't mix them with the potting soil or dump them in without sealing in bags or they'll float to the top.
Check Soil Moisture
Plants, especially evergreens such as rhododendron, that grow near the foundation of your house, where overhangs keep natural rainfall away, should be watered regularly during the winter season. Soak the soil deeply once a month to keep the roots alive and healthy.
Keep Off the Grass
Avoid soil compaction and associated drainage problems by keeping foot traffic to a minimum over dormant lawns. A final mowing may be required if weather remains mild. If it is, try to mow two days after the last rainfall. Use stakes and flagging to direct visitors to walkways and off any newly planted lawn.


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Youth is served on All-Star ballot
Four of eight Brewers 25 or younger, as online voting begins
By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com
Four of the eight Brewers on the ballot are 25 years old or younger, including first-time ballot member Corey Hart, a 25-year-old outfielder. The list includes 24-year-olds J.J. Hardy, a shortstop, and Rickie Weeks, a second baseman, and 22-year-old first baseman Prince Fielder.
Fans can cast their votes for starters up to 25 times with the Monster 2007 All-Star Online Ballot at MLB.com and all 30 club sites until Thursday, June 28th at 10:59 p.m. CT. Fans will also get opportunities to vote at Miller Park at 25 home games from April 30-June 19.
Fans around the world will again have the opportunity to select the final player on each All-Star team via the Monster 2007 All-Star Final Vote. The vote will begin immediately following the 2007 MLB All-Star Game Selection Show Presented by Chevrolet, which will be televised by Turner Sports on Sunday, July 1.
Selecting the rosters isn't the end of the fun in 2007, either. Concluding the All-Star balloting process, fans will have the opportunity to participate in the official voting for the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player presented by Chevrolet at the All-Star Game via the Monster.com 2007 All-Star Game MVP Vote at MLB.com.
The All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX Sports and televised around the world by Major League Baseball International. ESPN Radio will provide exclusive national radio coverage, while MLB.com will offer extensive online coverage and MLB Radio will have exclusive play-by-play coverage of the game on the Internet.
Other Brewers on the ballot are outfielders Bill Hall and Geoff Jenkins, catcher Johnny Estrada and third baseman Craig Counsell, who was listed at that position over Tony Graffanino.
Of all Brewers on the ballot, only Jenkins, who is off to a hot start this season, has been selected previously for an All-Star Game (2003). Hart is the only Brewer on an All-Star ballot for the first time.
Last year, outfielder Carlos Lee and pitchers Chris Capuano and Derrick Turnbow represented the Brewers at the All-Star Game in Pittsburgh. Lee and Turnbow made the cut via the player balloting process, and Capuano was selected as a replacement for the Mets' Tom Glavine, who could not participate. Lee was traded to Texas last July.
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I wondered whether we would have a more tolerant society if newspapers stopped publishing such news.
Am I supposed to feel threatened by this news that Asians who attend the University of California schools outnumber Caucasians? Were Caucasians being goaded into reacting adversely to this information? Are Caucasians supposed to panic and overreact, as we did toward Asians during World War II when we sent thousands of Japanese citizens to detention camps?
If we are all Americans (ie.; one nation under God, indivisible, etc.) why does it matter whether there are more Latinos or Asians, or Caucasians attending the UCs?
Coming from my gut, my first reaction to this article was to consider it an act of intolerance.
What is an act of intolerance? We on the Palo Alto Human Relations Commission (HRC) define it as conduct that adversely and unfairly targets an individual or group on the basis of race, skin color, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, weight, height, socio-economic status and housing.
Just as I recognized that the article was not unfairly targeting Asians and I began to calm down a few acts of intolerance occurred locally and I got worked up again. This time, out of frustration because the protocols I developed for quickly responding to acts of intolerance were not instituted.
Someone drew a swastika at JLS. The police could not decide whether this constituted a hate crime. If not a hate crime, it most certainly was an act of intolerance to which we on the HRC pledged to rapidly respond.
Unfortunately, we failed to react quickly. No letters to the editor with anti-prejudice and pro-diversity messages, no calls to local religious, educational and political leaders urging them to condemn all forms of bigotry, no rallies, parades, or fairs organized to celebrate diversity, and no e-mails or telephone calls to other groups that address acts of intolerance, asking them for assistance in responding.
At least we learned about the incident quickly thanks to the monitoring efforts of one commissioner.
Then, the high schools in Palo Alto had a week of events focusing on diversity and tolerance, which I understand one club chose to boycott because of the participation of another club. I heard about this one through my daughter Julia.
Now that the dust has settled from these events, I am ready to rededicate my efforts to making sure a quick reaction to an act of intolerance is made the next time one occurs.
We will ask the police and the schools to immediately inform us when an act of intolerance occurs. I will be the point person on the HRC to write a letter or column condemning acts of intolerance if I believe it is appropriate. At our next meeting, other commissioners will be appointed to create a telephone tree and e-mail list so other groups and individuals can also react. Another commissioner will take charge of distributing our protocols for responding to acts of intolerance to other community leaders so they also are prepared to respond.
I know that the HRC cannot do it all. Therefore, in formulating this rapid response plan I included community responses.
I am afraid that if an act of intolerance is not responded to in a forceful way the perpetrator will consider the silence a tacit endorsement, and those targeted will feel unsupported. Therefore, the response plan includes a request that community members report the act to the proper authorities.
The HRC protocols for a community response also ask for assistance with persuading our leaders to take a stand against intolerance, help by sponsoring an "I have a dream" essay or blog contest, and by targeting for attention youths who may be tempted by hate groups.
Having overcome my initial angry reaction to the article on Asian students and their success rate at the UC schools, I wondered how I would have reacted if my daughter, Emily, had not recently been admitted to several of the UCs.
I realized that an important way for all of us to respond to acts of intolerance is to look inside ourselves for potential prejudices and stereotypes, or to see if we are basing our reactions on our personal circumstances.
(Also published in the May 31, 2006 edition of the Palo Alto Weekly)


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Rise Against have announced a September 10 release date for Long Forgotten Songs: B-Sides & Covers 2000-2013, a 26-song collection that includes previously unheard music that dates back to before the band signed a record deal with label Fat Wreck Chords.
The album even includes their punk rock cover of Journey's 1980 hit, "Any Way You Want It." (Listen below.)
"In the last thirteen or so years Rise Against has put out six records, each one we are proud to put our name on," Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath said in a press release. "But we are just as proud of these 26 songs that slipped through the cracks and never ended up on any of our full lengths. In various ways, most of these songs saw the light of day at some point, but we thought we would spare you the digging and put them all on one record."


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LE Team Takes FNH USA/Leupold Shooting Competition
Ft. Meade, Maryland – Finally putting a trio of second place finishes behind them, the duo of Kenny Schiattarella and Jim Sharkey from the Ocean County, New Jersey SWAT team took the top overall team honors on the final day of competition at the 2008 FNH USA - Leupold Long Range Precision Shooting Competition with an impressive 155 point score. Richard McCampbell and Nathan Mickle from the Baltimore County PD "B-Team" nailed down the second spot in the overall team rankings with a score of 131. Jamie Green and Trent Lebo of the Maryland State Police took the third team overall spot posting a 127 point score among the nearly 30 two-person teams entered in the meet.
"It's a relief to finally win this thing," said Schiattarella at the awards ceremony. "It's a very humbling experience"
Teammate Jim Sharkey was bit more candid. "The reality hasn't set in yet," he smiled before the formal announcement of the win. "I'm kind of holding my breath until they call us up to get the trophy."
To read the rest of the results and the Shooting Competition blog visit www.fnhusa1.com/leupold/.


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Scott McLarty is the former Director of the Office for Peace and Justice.
This week begins the Fortnight for Freedom, what the Bishops call "a great hymn of prayer for our country. . . Culminating on Independence Day, this special period of prayer, study, catechesis, and public action would emphasize both our Christian and American heritage of liberty." * Such is our call for the next two weeks: June 21-July 4.
I have refrained from writing much about current questions of religious liberty in general and the HHS mandate in particular, not because they are not important but because they are THAT important. Something as weighty as a fundamental human right (religious freedom being just one) deserves more than spontaneous, emotional, reactive, commentary. It demands intentional, reasoned, nuanced responses that aim to convince, not verbally bludgeon.
Catholics and non-Catholics alike disagree even as to what they are arguing about: women's healthcare? contraception? religious freedom? partisan election-year politics? a combination? Some don't see any problem at all.
I have my own understanding of the situation, but a very real secondary problem exists. Many people engaging in this question publicly don't seem to care what OTHER people think the problem is. You don't have to worry about what the OTHER thinks if you don't care about convincing. If utterly defeating your theological or political enemy in an intellectual battle is your goal, only what YOU think matters. If, however, you want to convince; if you want to form or remain in a relationship with the other person, you MUST care about what THEY think. . . even if they are wrong. . . especially if they are wrong.
It is simply not enough that we know the truth that religious liberty is not merely freedom from government interference or even freedom to worship, but freedom to live as Catholics fully, faithfully, publicly, and institutionally. We also need to communicate that truth, not for ourselves, but for the sake of the common good of our nation. HOW we communicate will make all the difference.
My recently designed "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: At a Glance" insists, we must NEVER IMPOSE our views. Rather, we must PROPOSE them with charity and in a way that aims at conversion of heart and mind.
Many of us have been trying to spread the news that there is a crisis of religious liberty in this country. Chances are there are people in your life (as in mine!), co-workers, strangers, friends, even family members, who disagree with you about what the problem is, its extent, or its existence. How do you respond to that disagreement? Do you try to "pound" your view into them, as I heard one person say recently? Have you "lost your cool?" Do you question people's Catholicity when they disagree? OR do you ask questions, attempt to discover why they disagree, and respond charitably, but critically, to their position?
This type of response requires care and takes time because it always comes in the form of a gift. It's also the only type of response that is worthy of us . . . worthy of the Church.
When you give someone a gift, do you try to give them something you want or something they want? Something that is good for you or good or them? Do you give gifts so you can feel great about yourself or because you genuinely want to give something good to another person? Good arguments are like good gifts; they are about the receiver not the giver.
We don't usually think about arguing in this way, especially when the topic is so charged with emotion. Emotions aren't bad but they can distort the situation. Currently there is a lot of fear about the role of the Church in the public square, the influence of politics on religion and vice versa, the fate of our social service, medical, and educational institutions. There are those who want you to fear, those who want you to despair. That would be a mistake.
Be not afraid! We are saved by hope! Is there a crisis of religious liberty? Yes. Must we respond to it, as Cardinal Dolan would have us, with "all the energies the Catholic community can muster?" Yes. But we cannot forget that we do not ultimately rely upon judicial, legislative, or executive relief for our freedoms . . . any of them. We rely upon Jesus Christ, our one true Lord. Place your hope in Him, not them.
You can find our resources for the Fortnight, Faithful Citizenship, and Religious Freedom on the Archdiocesan homepage. Click here for daily prompts to help you reflect, ponder, and act to foster and protect our religious freedom during the Fortnight. (Spanish and Polish also available) Click here for suggestions for parish participation in the Fortnight.
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Bronchopneumonia Treatment
Treatment for pneumonia depends on the underlying cause. Treatment for pneumonia may include rest, plenty of liquids, antiviral medications, antibiotics, cough suppressants, bronchodilator medications for wheezing, and acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain and fever.
Specific treatment for pneumonia includes:
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- Only for use in older children and adults
- Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
- Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
- Acetaminophen for pain and fever control
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain and fever control
- Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, NeoProfen)
- Ketoprofen (Actron, Orudis, Oruvail)
- Naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve)
- Oxygen therapy
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The following are some important questions to ask before and after the treatment of pneumonia.
Questions to ask before treatment:
- What are my treatment options?
- What are the risks associated with treatment?
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- What are the complications I should watch for?
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- Does my medication interact with nonprescription medicines or supplements?
- Should I take my medication with food?
Questions to ask after treatment:
- Do I need to change my diet?
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Hi Coach,
What is your stance on those who say, "Olympic lifts every day will fry the CNS", alternating plyos with strength 2 days a week and Olympics the other two or sometimes three days a week, an old Nebraska-type split routine during strength and power training cycles for example, is a better way to train because of the recovery and longer term gains instead of burn out that they may see with the American Bulgarian System?
Also, how can you incorporate your American Bulgarian System into the high school or college setting where you are developing athletes over a 4 and 5 year period, peaking them at the right times, outside of regular long-term plans, etc. that are more linear and traditional in nature?
Some strength coaches think a system like yours will over-train athletes because they might see it as heavy training all the time, with no conversation phases. What is your position on hypertrophy for football or learn muscle-mass gain for athletes then conversation to power, or does linear periodization or non-linear periodization really do not exist for athletes and people in general, like some of these above strength coaches think? Does peaking really not exist or is constant gain with lots of recovery the key?
I just want to know why everyone is not taking part in your system to some degree. I have been a strength coach for the past 10 years at every major level and I have seen the "different ways to skin a cat", however, why is this always a problem when most of us in the field understand the need for more strength and power all the time? Do they just not understand a type of program like yours, where constant explosiveness will make better athletes year-round?
I am asking you a many-part question because I feel that some coaches are wasting there time when it comes to helping athletes, hurting them more then helping them. I just want them to learn more about your system which I believe in on a number of levels. I always try and point to the caveman and our ancestors example. They were explosive all the time, running, jumping, roaming with no mass on their bodies, or with sets of 5, 8, 10reps, are bodies are meant to be explosive all the time.
Thanks for your advice as always.
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my stance is that it is my stance....that is it....i would not use this in a hs setting....not in a fb setting and i would not use it with younger athletes. i like the american bulgarian system when i am working with individual athletes. athletes that i know. athletes that i train. athletes that are olympic weightlifters and are at a high caliber...athletes that have a solid foundation under their belt. i will promise you that the old master ivan....did not just start using the bulgarian system on his younger athletes....when my son casey who had weak legs needed leg strength we worked hard on that knowing that his lifts would suffer....soooooo we worked hard on the legs and worked speed and positioning with his lifts....then as the legs got strong we started going down in the squats and working harder in the lifts...the coaches eye is critical in any program....a fb program has 100 kids in it...how can anyone do a bulgarian program with 100 kids. i wouldn't....i would periodize a fb program and any other large program with tons of kids. i hope this answers your question. if not contact me at: email@example.com and we will try to let you know what i do.
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From its catchy Latin name to its unique interior layout, from its energetic trainers to its distinctive approach to training, Para Bellum Fitness is different.
Located at the intersection of Empire and Highway 145, the increasingly popular Cortez gym specializes in nontraditional workouts, which, according to members, produce unparalleled results.
Included in Para Bellum's workouts, which are designed by gym owner and certified level-one CrossFit trainer LJ Lyons, are exercises that include aspects Olympic weightlifting, running, throwing, jumping and gymnastics.
"We have medicine balls, kettle bells, tires, pull-up bars, pretty much everything you can think of," said Lyons. "You get used to using your whole body."
Unlike traditional workouts that hone in on specific areas of the body depending on the day, Para Bellum's workouts target multiple muscle groups, thereby producing results.
"We don't separate it out into leg days and arm days," explained Lyons. "Everything you do here is to get ready for everyday life."
Among the most unique aspects of Para Bellum's workouts is the fact that they generally last between 10 and 20 minutes, rendering them ideal for individuals short on time.
"We bring the number of minutes down and the intensity up," said Lyons. "If you do a five minute workouts and it completely wrecks you, you might benefit more than you would from a half-hour workout where you barely break a sweat."
Thus far, for those who work out at Para Bellum, Lyon's theory has proven correct.
"Our bodies have changed a lot," said local resident Jaide Glenn, who has been attending Para Bellum for one year. "As far as stamina, it gets easier and easier every day."
Among the eight daily classes currently offered at Para Bellum is an "essentials class," which is ideal for inexperienced weightlifters and six advanced classes that put participants through a "workout of the day."
Best times for the "workout of the day" are posted daily, offering individuals to compare themselves to other Para Bellum patrons.
"The total body workout, the high intensity, the competition, it's great," said former Mesa State football player Jarrod Wyatt. "It's a good friendly environment and everybody pushing each other."
Open to individuals of all ages and abilities and potentially beneficial for high school athletes, Para Bellum's classes are priced at $45 for and eight-class package and an individual's initial class is free.
"What we offer is fun and it gets addictive," said Lyons of the unique experience offered by Para Bellum Fitness. "It's definitely worth a try."


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Well I can hardley believe its july already , Sukochi you picked up july since we had no birthdays for this month so we look foward to your fabric coming, have fun pick it out. Barbara
Barbara, Fabric going out in today's mail. I found such a beautiful fabric. Went to a Quilt hsop in a town 17 miles from us. We never get up there. She has SO MUCH CW fabric. I was totally overwhelmed. Got to go back soon. But, Jim added up my fabric purchases for this month and it came to $600. So has put the kibosh on anymore quilt related spending for quite awhile.
sukochi ,,men lol sounds like a fabulous shop , I'd go nuts in it ..barbara
sukochi, got your fabric today ,I love it ,very pretty barbara
Thanks Barbara. Glad youlike it. I have no idea what I sent. We are so busy getting all the stuff that has broken on our house fixed lately. The nice cool air coming out of the new a/c unit is awesome.
Sukochi, mine came today too. and Barbara's so right very pretty. Going to hang it up and look at it awhile. :)
Sukochi, I also received your fabric today. I'll see what I can do with it. Very pretty. It looks like it might be Jo Morton.
Speaking of fixing things that are broken in your home, I came home from taking my granddaughter to the dentist this morning and heard water running. It was my water heater! So I shut off the valves to the heater, and that stopped it from leaking. My son went in with me after he got off work to buy a new tank, and when we took the old one out, it had been leaking slowly for a lot longer. I am having to dry out the space with a fan. so I still have no hot water. It's a good thng I didn't work outside today. No shower for me tonight. To be continued.............
Where is you water heater located, Elaine? Ours is in a closet. If it leaked, it would just ruin tons of stuff. Hope all is well soon.
It is Jo Morton.
Sukochi, your favric arrived yesterday, it is pretty. Off to find the perfect block for it .
Thanks, Margaret. Can't wait to see what you come up with. What ever, I have no doubt that it will be wonderful.
LaJuan Sukochi Lee:Where is you water heater located
My water heater is located in the laundry closet. It had been leaking slowly longer than I realized, and the floor was quite wet underneath it but we just had to remove the vinyl tiles and replace them. I left the fan running on it all night and Jason replaced it last night. What would I do without my DS?!
I'm hoping that I don't make the same block that I made for you the last time. I can't remember which ones I made. lol.


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This pretty ring is marked 925, has an attached black and white heart shaped dangle, is accented with marcasites, and is size 7 1/2! This ring is from my collection and is in excellent condition.
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I purchased this pretty vintage ring several years ago at an estate sale in Indiana! It is marked 10K and it was described as rose gold when I purchased. It is size 6 ½ and, based on the shape, it would appear to be a young man's or boy's ring. The cameo could be shell but I'm not certain. It's a very stylish ring with lots of attention to detail and is in super condition. It has a small 1/32" split on shank that is not detrimental in any way.
Lin's Antiques and Collectibles
Rings made by Miriam Haskell are difficult to find! This one is gold tone with an adjustable band and the back has "Miriam Haskell" signature plaque. The ring measures 1 ¼" long, ¾" wide. The green glass center is very pretty!
Please see the photos of this lovely ring to truly appreciate its beauty!
Please see the photos of this lovely ring to truly appreciate its beauty!


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As a self-professed "mommy doormat," Diane, 44, a married mother of two, started by literally putting herself on the list (a.k.a. the family calendar). She penned in her new Zumba classes next to her daughters' swim meets, then dove into the plan's healthy recipes: "I suddenly knew what to do with all those good-for-you foods like Greek yogurt and blueberries. The weight-loss plan opened my eyes." Especially when she stood on the scale at the end of eight weeks — she'd whittled off 12 pounds!
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I am a mother of 3, a wife, and a Harry Potter fan fiction writer. I'm not sure if I'm any good at it or not but I enjoy it and I here that's what really matters.
I coach not-for-profit church league cheerleading during basketball season and otherwise try to keep my family moving through their daily routine.
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This Thursday, Taylor Swift turns 23. That's still a very young age, especially for an artist as seasoned as she is. So stop a minute and think about the fact that, in a career that has spanned a number of years you barely need two hands to count, Taylor has so far released a whopping 22 videos.
Thursday's will be her 23rd, and it will premiere on MTV on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 4:40pm ET.
The song for this video is "I Knew You Were Trouble," from (of course) her new album Red.
December 13th is my 23rd birthday, and also the premiere of my 23rd video. How fun.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) December 10, 2012
The "I Knew You Were Trouble" video stars Reeve Carney, who plays Peter Parker in the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.
The video is directed by Anthony Mandler, who's created music videos for many top artists across the pop-rock spectrum, including Rihanna, Drake, Muse, Justin Bieber, John Mayer, and Lana Del Rey.
Gonna let this one speak for itself.Lana del Rey RIDE….youtube.com/watch?v=Py_-3d…
— anthony mandler (@anthonymandler) October 12, 2012
"As soon as I started writing this song, I knew it was different from anything else on the record, so I knew I wanted the video to be different from anything we'd done ever done," Taylor told MTV. "I wanted to tell the story of a girl who falls into a world that's too fast for her, and suffers the consequences."
Red is available at all your favorite music outlets. Taylor is also gearing up for a major North American tour next year, with special guest Ed Sheeran.
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Mom of two Nicole Richie, after enduring nearly two weeks of illness, is at home taking it easy after she was hospitalized with pneumonia.
"Right now it's important for me to stay in bed and recover," she wrote on her blog Tuesday. "Reading all of your messages on Twitter and my website has really brightened my spirits and I am so grateful for the support.
"I look forward to seeing you all very soon and wish you a happy Thanksgiving."
The starlet checked herself into Cedars-Sinai medical center in Los Angeles last week after sickness forced her to cancel the Nov. 10 launch of her House of Harlow jewelry at Bebe in California, according to Usmagazine.com.
She also apologized for missing scheduled appearances.
"I 'd like to thank you all for the kind words and well wishes over the past weeks," she wrote.
The 28-year old gave birth to son Sparrow in September. She also has a 22-month-old daughter, Harlow.


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Protran's system, described as "the first of its kind," can detect intruders or other emergency events and send warnings to an operational control center and to a train before it enters a station, in real time.
According to Protran Technology Vice President Shannon Bailey, "This system was developed in response to the FRA and FTA's 'most wanted list' to minimize the time in which a warning can be sent to trains from an operational control center. Currently this could take greater than 10 minutes or more. In a situation such as a biological, chemical, or intruder attack, immediate response is crucial. The Protran system removes all delays and transmits to any train in real-time."


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A federal government ban on retained phone and internet records being used as evidence in family violence civil proceedings has been warned to have potentially "catastrophic" consequences.
Legislation requires telecommunications companies to keep data for at least two years.
Law enforcement and security agencies are able to access the data under strict controls and use it in criminal proceedings, but the government has ruled out allowing admission in civil cases following a review which considered more than 260 submissions.
Federal Attorney-General George Brandis said the review had found there was insufficient reason to justify making exceptions.
The ACT Justice and Community Safety Directorate submission asked for exceptions to be made in "serious civil proceedings".
The directorate said communications records had been subpoenaed previously in domestic violence matters, coronial inquests and workers' compensation cases involving bullying.
The ACT submission argued the impact of prohibition in some civil proceedings could be catastrophic.
"The rationale ... is that these types of proceedings can lead to criminal sanctions and the behaviour of concern is often akin to, or overlaps with, criminal conduct [eg stalking, harassment]," the directorate said.
"Family and children's safety is supported through the protection order process, which relies on the ability of the system to make fully informed assessments of risks."
The directorate said there were sometimes related civil and criminal proceedings where inconsistent evidentiary rules could cause confusion, delay and higher cost.
The Commonwealth's response points out the ACT did not provide details on how telecommunications data had been used in past proceedings.
"Given the limited practical evidence about the degree to which telecommunications data has been useful in these types of matters, it is difficult to determine the strength of the case for access in these circumstances at this time," the response says.
"Further consultation and evidence would be needed to properly assess the case for exceptions to the prohibition in such circumstances."
The government also rejected an Australian Federal Police suggestion to exempt law enforcement-related civil proceedings from the ban.
The AFP cited examples including proceeds-of-crime matters, child protection orders and apprehended violence orders.
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Look, I wouldn't trade 2 Sb's in 5 years for anything, I'm not saying that. I'm saying you can't really say that the Giants had more success than the Patriots because of just those 2 SB's, the Patriots have the opportunity to win one every year. Will they? probably not, do they have more of a chance? YES. Sloppy division helps, but so does consistent play Do we have a chance ? Well yeah, but in order to do so, we have to get "hot at the right time" That's ridiculous to me.
Here's the problem: We have the talent, and the personnel to play some good football and make the playoffs each and every year. For whatever reason, we almost ALWAYS shoot ourselves in the foot and go on to lose 4 or 5 games in a row.


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April 26, 2012
Thanks to the generous support of individual donors, foundations and corporations, the Monterey Institute is able to prepare students from around the world to have a meaningful impact in their chosen fields.
There are currently 37 named scholarships at the Monterey Institute representing over $500,000 in support. This year, that money is helping 156 named scholars to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be the solution.
On top of the named scholarships, the Monterey Institute also offers merit scholarships. All admitted applicants to the Institute are considered for this award.