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Friday, April 22, 2016
Bill Clinton.....Moment in History or Is He History?
Introduction: Yesterday, you were able to view our 42nd President. He was 'stumping' for his wife, presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton. Was this a once in a lifetime learning event? If so, what did you learn from this?
Task: Write a 5 sentence paragraph reacting to yesterday's experience. Focus on the political aspect rather than issues like the heat or time waiting (although they could be minor aspects of a larger picture).
Some ideas for what to write about include:
-What you heard (his ideas - what were his ideas and what did you think of his ideas?)
-How he said it (how did he say what he said and how did it come off to you? )
-What you think about what you heard
-The crowd (who were they race, dress, etc..)
-The staff (age, race, etc...of Clinton's support staff)
10 points - paragraph answering essential question
5 points - reacting to two fellow students work
= 15 points
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106 comments:
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 10:19 AM
Yesterday at the rally it was a great experience to heard the 42nd president speak. The atmosphere was different and diverse. He touched on alot of thing about young people and social media. How it is beneficial to us. Also how his wife wanted to extend the limit of loans for college students. he was very enthused on how he spoke. I agree with the social media and im ok with the extension of student loans. The staff was great and well organized and i enjoyed myself.ReplyDelete
Justin Carter pd3Replies
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 11:16 AM
i agree with you, he was very enthusiastic.Delete
Anycia Swanson period 4
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 11:22 AM
I agree, the atmosphere was very diverse and Bill had would it takes to gather as people as he can to go out and vote for his wife.Delete
-Kendra Tate period 4
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 8:51 PM
I agree with you I believe his words touched everyone and talked how his wife is beneficial to everyone. - Hakim Grandberry period4Delete
First off, Bill and Hillary are both lying, uncreditable killers. If i say the name Ron brown. OR say the event Bengasi, Bet you no one knows what they are. Yesterdays "event" was no more than a bunch of "bs". He fed his supporters what they wanted to hear. "Oh we'll remove pay for education". First off the presedent does not have power to decide funds, congress does. Bengazi left four of our fellow americans dead. Due to the "great Hillary" she has "hidden" emails that she shouldnt have. Pretty suspicous, Then good old Bill, nothing more than a rapest... Dont Vote for anything named ClintonReplyDeleteReplies
I never knew that the Clinton's are like that.Delete
Yeah, you pointed out the things they didn't talk about to make them look all good but what they didn't talk about is what would make them lose votesDelete
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 4:05 PM
I completely agree with you on the basis that Hillary shouldn't be president because she has already shown that we can't trust her, but some of your allegations are not necessary.Delete
-Ameinna Yasipour
- AnonymousApril 26, 2016 at 2:36 PM
I agree with your statement. You were extreme at some points but I do agree that the Clinton's shouldn't be in office again.Delete
Quadasha Gilmore pd. 4
The atmosphere was different and diverse. He touched on alot of thing about young people and social media. How it is beneficial to us. Also how his wife wanted to extend the limit of loans for college students. he was very enthused on how he spoke. I agree with the social media and im ok with the extension of student loans. I didn't really like it much because I was mostly standing and there was to many people close to me.ReplyDelete
Ky-shana Mcneal Pd3Replies
I also agree with his point on social media.Delete
I am in favor of the extension of the student loans. It helps those who knew they couldn't do it because of financial issues achieve their goals.Delete
- AnonymousApril 26, 2016 at 2:38 PM
I don't agree with the environment being diverse. Majority of the crowd had been white females.Delete
Quadasha Gilmore pd. 4
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 10:27 AM
I think that Bill Clinton did a good job explaining Hillary's plans at the Capital yesterday. I don't remember everything he said, but I know he said that having free tuition for everyone isnt realistic, and that Hillary Clinton supports farmers and building infrastructure. He was very professional in representing her, and didn't let the fact that she is his wife get in the way and he truly believes she can benefit the United States as president. The crowd was very diverse, ranging in age, gender, and race. This let me know that many different types of people support her, and not just one type of person.ReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 10:28 AM
Anyea Chester, Period 3Delete
I agree with you. I think he did a very good job at representing her.Delete
I agree with the fact that even though she is his wife didn't get in the way of his speech.Delete
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 11:25 AM
I think he did a great job of explaining her plansDelete
Terryn Brown pd. 4
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 4:08 PM
I agree with you that Bill made some great points for Hillary and did a good job representing her, but the whole thing seemed a little too personal because they are married. I feel like the event would have mattered more if Hillary's ideas were coming from her own mouthDelete
-Ameinna Yasipour
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 10:30 AM
I believe seeing Bill Clinton wasn't a once in a lifetime learning experience. He had many ideas of why his wife should get into office and they were pretty neat. He spoke how he wants to help with education, race, health and unprivileged children. I thought what was said could be acheivable.The crowd was mostly white but all races and ethics were there. The staff was white and Patty Kim supported. -BrielReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 10:32 AM
This iS Jordan Richardson. But i believe this was a hsistorical moment for me. i believe this because this was the first time i have ever met a former president or any important politician. I felt like Bill made some really good points but one point i did not agree with was the adoption part. He said that people that adopt kids with specials needs will get tax cuts, i believe this will lead to people adopting children just for tax cuts. This would lead to the child being in a bad circumstance maybe even leading to neglect of the child. But he did make great points for Hilary and I believe he did it in the right manner.ReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 11:14 AM
I agree with you, adoption should come from the heart, not for money.Delete
Anycia Swanson period 4
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 11:21 AM
You do bring up a excellent point about the adoption situation. What you said could be a true one day and it goes to show how far some people would go to exploit others for money. While it's a commendable cause to adopt children I can see why you would think like that Jordan.Delete
-Zhong Lin
I agree, Bill gave a very inspirational speech for his wife and for everyone else who came out.Delete
-Kendra Tate period 4
- AnonymousApril 24, 2016 at 5:44 PM
I agree with you Jordan. People will start adopting kids just for benefit of the tax cuts, not for the humanitarian acceptance. But overall, his speech was really admiring and explained a large amount of Hilary's goals for America.Delete
-Junaid Rehman pd.4
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 8:54 PM
I agree with you on the adopting kids part, I dont believe that someone should adopt a human being just to have their taxes cut - Hakim Grandberry Pd.4Delete
I think Bill Clinton did a good job at really explaining why Hilary is the best candidate for the job. He did a good job at explaining flaws in some of the other candidates plans. Also they way he spoke was very convincing, he spoke very clearly and used good grammar. The crowd was very diverse, there were people from all races and religions. I think overall he did a very good job.ReplyDelete
-Rahsan LewisReplies
Yes, his his vocab was very important, showed how smart he is.Delete
- AnonymousApril 24, 2016 at 5:48 PM
Yes, he did a great job convincing the crowd through the use of his profound and exceptional vocabulary. Also, I really admire the fact that his rally was diverse, unlike Donald Trump's rally which is predominantly Americans. He kicks out women wearing Hijabs or men wearing Turbans/Kufis. This shows he is very accepting.Delete
-Junaid Rehman pd.4
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 9:15 AM
Bill Clinton was very smart on how he pointed out the flaws in the other candidates. He didn't sound offensive, his tone was very neutral about it, and it made him sound stronger about it.Delete
Estefania Ledesma, PD.4
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 11:43 AM
I agree with you in that he represented her well. I could tell that Hillary has a very diverse following from being at that rally.Delete
Anyea Chester- Period 3
Bill Clinton coming to Harrisburg was a historical moment for me. I've never seen a (former) President in person, so to have been able to to see something like that was a great experience. I think he did a good job to explain why Hillary would and should be the next President and points holes in other candidates plans. The crowd was from many different race and ethnicity, most were dressed up in suits or dresses, all looking formal. He said everything that would try to get her more votes.ReplyDeleteReplies
I agree with what you said about why Hillary would be the next president.Delete
-Kevin Merritt
Yeah and I've never seen some many peoples backsides before. But jokes aside I think it was pretty cool for a former president to come into town and promote his wife presidential campaign. I could also that it was certainly a diverse crowd.Delete
-Zhong Lin
I agree with you. I like the fact that you highlighted him pointing out holes in other candidates plans. It was a good strategy to use.Delete
Yes the crowd was very diverse.Delete
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 11:27 AM
I agree with your views on how he represented her.Delete
Terryn Brown Pd.4
I feel as though Bill Clinton did a very good job in representing Hillary. He thoroughly explained all of her ideas and all of her accomplishments of the past. He explained how she at the age of 26, I believe, she exposed a group of racist private schools. He really was able to promote their love for a country of diversity. The crowd was able to show that he did have supporters of every race there for her.ReplyDelete
I agree that he represented her, there is bad things that were done, but sometimes the good out weights the badDelete
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 11:45 AM
I think he did a good job explaining her goals as well, and wasn't bias because of his wife. Everyone was really diverse, and there was even a couple from South Africa there.Delete
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 11:46 AM
Anyea Chester- Period 3Delete
- Yvonne LewisApril 22, 2016 at 11:10 AM
I think Bill Clinton did a wonderful job at explaining what his wife was going to do in order to better America's problems. The crowd had a melting pot of people who gradually support Clinton and he is very good at public speaking overall. He wants to help kids with autism and disabilities of all types which is very nice of them to do. Overall I believe he want to persuade people of all kind to vote for his wife to make America a better place.ReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 11:22 AM
I also think that Clinton did a wonderful job of explaining his wife's views and plans. The support he wants to give out is amazing and inspiring.Delete
-Aniyah Murray period 4
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 11:13 AM
I think seeing Bill Clinton was a very nice experience and I am glad I actually got the chance. The crowd was very diverse and there were many different races, including minorities. I heard that America needs to have more jobs where women are in charge and he is actually for the people. Hilary is his wife and she is trying to get better health care benefits and she has always been for the people even when he was president. I like Bill Clinton and i think that him and his wife's intentions are good.ReplyDelete
Anycia Swanson period 4
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 11:14 AM
I personally have a splendid time standing in the same spots for hours on end. Oh did I mention the wonderful view I had on the former president. One thing I noticed is the diverse crowd and barely any sign of violence during this rally. Clinton spoke of many promising changes such as student loan and healthcare. This translated into my head to being good but also brought up question of doubt. I think he did a pretty good job of representing his wife political views and created a soothing environment. I guess I took a lot from staring at people backsides at the rally.ReplyDelete
-Zhong LinReplies
I had a good view too and I also think its nice how supportive he was being of his wife. The views he said made his wife sound like she would be a good president.Delete
-Aniyah Murray period4
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 11:15 AM
After going to the Bill Clinton rally for Hilary I feel as if I was part of a historical moment in time. The points he made about race and the increase of jobs. I like how he talked improving health care for those in need. When he spoke about lowering interest rate for student loans I was impressed and appreciative. Bill made me want to vote for Hilary even though I an unable to vote.ReplyDelete
-Aniyah Murray Period 4
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 11:16 AM
In my opinion I think Bill Clinton was doing a great job at telling the people what they want to hear. He also did a good job at telling the people about how they can help out with people in dept from college. Now I think I'm convince to vote for Hillary. But I realize I can't vote because I'm not 18. But overall he did an outstanding job.ReplyDelete
-Kevin MerrittReplies
I agree that he did a great job of telling people what they wanted to hear because I was quite sure that he was going to do those changes he mentioned.Delete
I think that Bill Clinton did a great job at explaining why his wife is the best candidate. I don't agree with what his said though, college will never be free so that was a lie. I also did not like standing there for almost 2 hours. -LourdesReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 11:19 AM
I agree with what you said about Bill saying that college would be free.Delete
-Kevin Merritt
To me, I think Bill Clinton did a good job at the speech yesterday. He explain how Hillary Clinton is closing the gap of income and is helping women receive equal pay in the work force. She is also helping farmers and infrastructure. Another reason is that it I got to see a former president. I also like how he is helping his wife out by doing around doing speeches. The crowd cooperate with him and there was a lot of ladies there, not saying there was no guy but majority of the crowd was girls.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 11:23 AM
Yes i agree with you, I liked how Bill is helping his wife. It makes Hillary's campaign look stronger.Delete
-Afrah M
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 11:29 AM
I was also excited to see a former president.Delete
Quadasha Gilmore pd. 4
Bill Clinton did a great job representing his wife. Clinton argued good ideas about health care, and also helping with college. Bill Clinton did not only mention ideas that would interest the elderly but the young also. He then spoke into detail about how he would help those with disabilities. Even though I would personally not vote for his wife Hillary I believe that she has good intentions in making America better. Majority of the people there were Caucasian women who were about early 30's or maybe a little older.ReplyDelete
Se'Maj McCraw, Pd. 4Replies
I also agree that Bill did a great job representing his wife. . I think that Clinton did a good job in explaining what they would do if Hilary became president. I think that I might vote for Hilary but I would have to lookk more into her viewsDelete
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 9:11 AM
I agree that he represented Hilary very well. He explained her view points very well and it related to everyone in the room. He made it seem as though Hilary was the one to beat and that he would also help with certain things.Delete
-Takiya Brown pd. 3
I enjoyed my experience seeing Bill Clinton yesterday. He not only represented his wife, but he also shared his own opinion on why Hillary should be elected for president. Hillary's goal is to make plenty of changes based on educational funds and other issues going on around the world. I think Bill had a very inspirational speech and the crowded agreed with a lot that he had to say. He also explained pretty much everything in a respectful formal way to get everyone to vote for Hillary.ReplyDelete
-Kendra Tate period 4
Yesterdays experience at the Hillary rally was a very good experience. I enjoyed Bill Clinton's speech in favor for his wife and some of the points he talked Hillary would change for example is lowering interest rates for student loans, fixing healthcare, etc. Bill presented his points in a respectful manner. The crowd ranged in different ages, from teenagers to middle aged adults.ReplyDelete
-AfrahM pd 4Replies
I also agree that it was a new experience. Most of all I do think that he was very respectful unlike other presidential campaigns. I think that presidential campaigns should be kept respectful to try and get the point across just like Bill Clinton did. -CintiaDelete
I did realize how supportive he was of his wife, which was nice to see. I also believe he did present his points well.Delete
Quadasha Gilmore Pd. 4
In my opinion going to go see Bill Clinton was a once in a life time opportunity. Bill mentioned a lot of topics many of which I was interested in and some of which I agreed with. Some of these topics are health care, student loans, and immigration. I agreed when he said that the health care system has to be improved. I know many people who suffers from diseases or illnesses and they often times can't get the help that they need simply because they don't have health care. So I believe that the health care system does have to improve. Something else that I agree with was when he said that student loans interest need to be lower. I know that since I am going to be going to college soon I need to start worrying about that. When he started mentioning that he would not allow for a wall to be built I completely agreed. I noticed that the rally did look really diverse. Not only that but his staff seemed really young.ReplyDelete
Period 4Replies
I agreed with all of his points as well. I think the biggest one would be lowering student loans interest since most of us will be going to college soon.Delete
Yesterday at the rally, Bill Clinton represented his wife greatly. He discussed the unrealistic idea of eliminating public tuition because it would raise prices in another area. Also, he talked about how adoptions have increased but there was a time where people didn't want to adopt special needs children. The crowd reacted as if they were agreeing with him and they loved his political views. I think overall he did a great job of representing his wife. This was a good experience but I probably won't do this again.ReplyDelete
Terryn Brown
Pd. 4Replies
I said the same thing about not attending a rally again.- Jaeden Johnson Pd.4Delete
After attending the rally I was slightly moved by the Clinton campaign, but I still wouldn't vote for Hillary. Before Clinton came out there was a spokesperson talking about some of the reasons people want to vote for Hillary. She had said that some people were voting simply because she is a women and "we finally need a women in office" and politics is not all about gender. I believe it would be nice to have a woman as president, but only if she is the right fit for president. I had also noticed that most of the people at the rally were white and mostly older women.ReplyDelete
Quadasha Gilmore Pd. 4Replies
I felt moved as well. - Jaeden Johnson pd.4Delete
- AnonymousApril 24, 2016 at 1:14 PM
I agree politics is not all about gender and voting simply due to gender is ignorant.Delete
-Roman 3rd Pd.
I agree, it is not all about gender.Delete
- Keara
I felt that bill clinton did an excellent job representing his wife. Not only did he speak highly of her because of her being his wife but because he believed in everything he knows she is capable of. Clinton spoke clear and was easily understood.The crowd was sorta diverse and were dressed up very formal.You could also tell the crowed was inspired by everything he was saying. -Jaeden Johnson Pd.4ReplyDelete
Yesterday during the rally i feel that bill Clinton did good job getting across his point. I felt that the supporting of his wife by campaigning for her is also another strong point because it allows more people to hear the plans for Hilary Clinton if she becomes president.The rally had a very pleasant atmosphere. I feel that I have learned more about the focus on the Clinton campaign and the views that her party has which left me with a good understanding.ReplyDelete
Donovan 4Replies
- AnonymousApril 24, 2016 at 1:15 PM
I agree having some one who was once president and has a high political status on your side is very beneficial.Delete
- Roman 3rd pd.
- AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 2:01 PM
At the Clinton rally yesterday it was a very memorable experience. He touched on many important issues such as lower college tuition and creating jobs that can't be taken by other countries. He made great points on how his wife could make a change for the better. His speech was important to everyone in the room because it related to everyone in the room. The crowd was really diversed. There were state workers, high school students, senior citizens, black people, whites, etc. The staff was made up of different people as well. The thing that really made me listen was when he talked about using other forms of energy. I agreed with it because it would create many jobs as well as let the United States have their own resources. It would help our economy.ReplyDelete
-Takiya Brown pd. 3Replies
I agree because college tuition needs to be lower.Delete
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 9:18 AM
Former President Bill Clinton made really good points, and he was very supportive of his wife. His point on college tuition was very good.Delete
Estefania Ledesma, PD.4
I agree with you because the solar panels that it provides more jobs for people in the United States.Delete
I agree because college tuition needs to be lower.Delete
- AnonymousApril 24, 2016 at 12:51 PM
As the 42nd President spoke the crowd erupted several times as Bill Clinton made several key points. The once in a life time opportunity included a crowd quite diverse as he supported his wife in the presidential campaign. Although many look at Hilary Clinton and have negative connotations, those thoughts are almost erased as we heard Bill Clinton speak on topics such as tuition. Being students this topic is extremely important going into the future. The atmosphere seemed quite mellow compared to other campaigns shown on TV. Overall regardless of political views the experience was one to witness.ReplyDelete
-Roman 3rd pd.
- AnonymousApril 24, 2016 at 5:38 PM
At yesterdays rally, Bill Clinton touched on many different points throughout his speech. Although one can believe that Hilary Clinton has negatives, she also has a lot of positives. Bill Clinton left nothing out of his speech that did not enlighten the views towards Hilary. He spoke on topics such as tuition, which is a major issue in the U.S. As for students, college tuition is extremely crucial as it is the predominant reason for why many students drop out of college. Finally, I think attending the rally was a great experience and I wish to do attend more rallies in the upcoming future.ReplyDelete
-Junaid Rehman Pd. 4Replies
I agree, the topic about college tuition was important for us to know aboutDelete
At the rally, Bill Clinton talked about many good points such as the pipes in Flint Michigan to college debt. He made me want to vote for Hillary because she has a lot of positives. One major issue in the United States is college tuition and he touched on that point. Being a student it was extremely important to know about this topic. Finally, attending this rally was a wonderful experience and I would like to go to more rallies in the future.ReplyDeleteReplies
I agree, tuition is a big issue for us about to go off to college soon.Delete
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 9:17 AM
I agree that his points about college tuition was very important. That point alone could relate to almost everyone in the room because most of us are heading to college soon. Bill did a good job with pointing out the best assets of Hilary's compaign.Delete
-Takiya Brown pd. 3
I agree with you that he talked about good points and states that it is important to help with college tuition.Delete
At the rally, Bill Clinton had many points throughout his speech. He talked about the things that Hillary Clinton could do for us. He talked about one major issue when it comes to those my age, which is college tuition. The tuition needs lower and Hillary "says" she will work for that but who knows. Honestly, I don't really care who wins, as long as it isn't Donald.ReplyDelete
- Keara LondonReplies
I agree with your statement saying that you dont care who wins, as long as it isnt Donald!Delete
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 11:41 AM
I agree with what you said, Donald Trump is the worst thing that could happen to America. -Melani ZawadskiDelete
I agree with the statement that i would want either Hilary or Bernie to win as long as it isn't Donald.Delete
As you know my best friend, Anycia Swanson had a panic attack and i couldn't really stay to hear Bill Clinton's campaign statement, but based on over hearing the crowd, i assume that Bill had plenty good statements and predicaments for Hilary's' presidency. If i had heard his campaign i would most likely agree with him and his ideas for the country. I do not agree with the affair that he did have, but i do not think people should judge the campaign based on that nor take everything about the affair on Hilary.ReplyDelete
I do wish that i could have watched and heard the campaign.
-Kelonie BrookinReplies
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 11:42 AM
Thankfully Anycia is okay and what you said pretty much is what happened. You would agree on what was said because we share the same views. -Melani ZawadskiDelete
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 9:11 AM
It was really exciting to attend one of our former president's speeches. He was really convincing with the points he made about Hilary. Before going into the event I was on Bernie Sander's side, I did not really like Hilary. After hearing Bill Clinton's speech about what his wife would do as a president I agreed with some of the points he made. Hilary has good idea's about college tuition, her stance on immigration is good as well. I did notice that everyone there was white, only SciTech had the minorities there. My stance is still with Bernie Sanders, but Hilary doesn;t seem so bad anymore.ReplyDelete
Estefania Ledesma, Pd.4Replies
I agree with your statement when you said that you dont really like Hilary, but bill did make some good points.Delete
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 11:40 AM
I do believe that watching Bill Clinton was a one in a lifetime learning event, I learned that Presidents are really amazing. I believe in what Bill Clinton was saying about Donald Trump being an idiot as well as Bernie Sanders being unrealistic. He was very professional and it was a bit hard to understand how he was talking because of his accent. The crowd was many different types of people, young, old, black, white, Hispanic and even Asian. There was even a South African couple behind me. The staff was very nice and they all want Hillary Clinton to win, which they should. Bill spoke very well about his wife and what her views are.ReplyDelete
-Melani Zawadski
It was an honor to have the opportunity to see and hear Bill Clinton. He made many good political points while he was advocating for his wife, Hilary. He made points about college tuition which is a topic many of the candidates are arguing over. The turn out was good for the space he was given, the whole place was filed. If i had the opportunity to vote, i would either vote for Hilary or Bernie, they both have things i dont agree with but they are both better than Donald Trump. -ALyssa Payne Period 3ReplyDeleteReplies
I agree that the candidates are competing to see who can create the best proposal to lessen college debt for students. I also agree that both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are better than Donald Trump.Delete
(I wasn't here Friday)
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 12:22 PM
The rally was truly a great experience. It was pretty cool to hear the 42nd president speak. He represented her well at the rally and shared with us how important her views and goals to achieve with us are. He talked about college tuition and how she said she is going to work on it, but I don't know if that's believable to me. My viewpoint is still with Bernie Sanders, but Hilary doesn't seem bad at all. Either of them could win, just not Donald Trump.ReplyDelete
-Madison Proctor PD. 3Replies
I agree with you, I'm a little on the fence on whether or not I completely believe she will make everything she proposes happen. I hope she will but its not certain.Delete
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 3:59 PM
Seeing Bill Clinton was a great experience because I have always admired him as a president, but I did not like that he was there on the behalf of Hillary since I am not a supporter of her. With that being said, Bill Clinton did manage to make me like some of Hillary's ideas. One of the ideas that I liked was about solar energy and how Hillary wants every state to generate energy from the sun and the wind. One thing that he said that I didn't agree with was that Hillary is able to make the changes that this country needs. The crowd was very diverse. I had a brief conversation about Hillary Clinton with a foreign guy, who seemed like he was from Africa, which was pretty nice and also a little surprising. I didn't expect foreign people to care so much about American politics. Overall, I do not think that Hillary Clinton would make a good president, but going to the event was a great experience.ReplyDelete
-Ameinna Yasipour (I wasn't here on Friday)
- AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 8:48 PM
With my once in life time learning event I learned a lot about politics and how the United States is ran and how candidates plan to run it if they become the 42 president for example Hillary Clinton. What I heard is that she plan to reduce college debt for students who cannot play it. when this was said it came off to me in a good way because she has a good heart for people who aren't as wealthy as others and they could still have good life pursuing their career and do not have to stress about paying debt back their whole life. From the staff to people of different races agreed with what Clinton was stating, we all understood that Hillary's plan is to make America good again and with her in office that is possible.ReplyDelete
-Hakim Grandberry period4
It was an honor to be in the presence of former president Bill Clinton. He spoke on behalf of his wife and expressed some of her plans that she would enact on during her presidency. I wish she could have spoke for herself but also I think it aids her to have a former president as her husband. He stated that she has plans to help reduce the amount of debt that college students are in once they finish college. I am interested in this plan because I plan on going to college and would love to not have a great deal of debt. The speech took place at the Keystone Building therefore there were a lot of business people dressed up. They all seemed to be just as excited to share this experience. I loved having Obama as a president and I believe whoever fills his position next should carry on his successes. I wish Hillary the best in her campaigning.ReplyDelete
(I was not here Friday)
It was an honor to be in the presence of former president Bill Clinton. He spoke on behalf of his wife and expressed some of her plans that she would enact on during her presidency. I wish she could have spoke for herself but also I think it aids her to have a former president as her husband. He stated that she has plans to help reduce the amount of debt that college students are in once they finish college. I am interested in this plan because I plan on going to college and would love to not have a great deal of debt. The speech took place at the Keystone Building therefore there were a lot of business people dressed up. They all seemed to be just as excited to share this experience. I loved having Obama as a president and I believe whoever fills his position next should carry on his successes. I wish Hillary the best in her campaigning.ReplyDelete
(I was not here Friday)
Former president Bill Clinton brought up some really interesting topics but the one that stuck out most was to break down the barriers that was holding back Pennsylvania families. Knowing that someone wants to help out Pennsylvania is a big step because not many individuals heard of this place and for both Hilary and Bill Clinton to have taken interest in us was already a big step. As Bill was speaking for Hilary he also mentioned gun control and how they want to make it more strict. America is a huge place that is not the best, but it can get better with just the right person in charge.ReplyDelete
(I was not here Friday)
It was interesting to see a the former president Bill Clinton but it was very disappointing to me because Hilary did not attend the rally. The only point I thought was very interesting to me was the part he was talking about that we should use solar panels. I feel as though it was good idea and everyone should but to save money and it is renewable. Overall, I did not like it and I don't care who wins the presidential election.ReplyDelete
Emelly S.
- AnonymousApril 28, 2016 at 9:25 AM
Being able to attend former president Bill Clinton speech was a wonderful opportunity. He spoke on behalf of his wife and expressed some of her plans that she would take on during her presidency. It would have been even better if she would have been there herself to explain her plans. Mr. Clinton stated that his wife has plans to help reduce the amount of debt that college students are in once they finish college. I plan on going to college and this plan would be nice to have instead of going in to debt.ReplyDelete
Alexis G.
The rally was truly a great experience. It was pretty cool to hear the 42nd president speak. He represented her well at the rally and shared with us how important her views and goals to achieve with us are.He stated that she has plans to help reduce the amount of debt that college students are in once they finish college. I am interested in this plan because I plan on going to college and would love to not have a great deal of debt. The speech took place at the Keystone Building therefore there were a lot of business people dressed up. They all seemed to be just as excited to share this experience.ReplyDelete
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Well we managed to keep Ian a viable life form for an entire year. It has been quite a journey, and looking back it is slightly shocking how quickly things change. We've compiled a slideshow comprised of a picture of Ian from each of the last twelve months (2 newborn shots though):
(Yes, month two was a slightly unfortunate month for Ian, but the good news is that his next complexion problems aren't due for another 15 years!)
Nowadays Ian is a little explorer finding all the dirt, nails, loose door stops, and chipped paint that we didn't even know existed in our little condo. He has also become an expert remote control hider. His favorite toy is my foot long 5lb maglite flashlight. Don't ask me why, he certainly has plenty of his own toys. I think he just likes the feel of cold steel in his hands:) He is not quite walking yet, but he stands up on everything and doesn't crash too often anymore. That is all for now.
Forward to year two!
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Ben Nichols (of Lucero) and The Gaslight Anthem cover Johnny Cash
Today marks the release of All Aboard: A Tribute To Johnny Cash, featuring The Gaslight Anthem and Ben Nichols of Lucero in a one-two punch, along with artists like Chuck Ragan, Dresden Dolls (featuring Franz Nicolay of The Hold Steady) and a variety of other punk/indie/Americana bands. Some artists I've not previously heard of, but they do the songs an interesting turn. Aside from a few missteps, in general the rough edges of this collection suit the songs well.
1. Man In Black - The Bouncing Souls
2. Country Boy - Fallen From The Sky
3. Wreck Of The Old '97 - Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music)
4. Let The Train Whistle Blow - Joe McMahon (Smoke or Fire)
5. Delia's Gone - Ben Nichols (Lucero)
6. God's Gonna Cut You Down - The Gaslight Anthem
7. Cocaine Blues - The Loved Ones
8. Give My Love To Rose - OnGuard (feat. Jason Shevchuk of Kid Dynamite and None More Black)
9. I Still Miss Someone - Casey James Prestwood (Hot Rod Circuit)
10. Hey Porter - MxPx
11. Cry, Cry, Cry - The Flatliners
12. Ballad of a Teenage Queen - The Dresden Dolls feat. Franz Nicolay of The Hold Steady
13. Folsom Prison Blues - Chon Travis (Love = Death)
14. There You Go - The Sainte Catherines
15. I Walk The Line - Russ Rankin (Good Riddance, Only Crime)
Bonus Track/Vinyl only: Delia's Gone (Alternate Version) - Ben Nichols (Lucero)
All proceeds benefit the Syrentha Savio Endowment for underprivileged breast cancer patients; we can all rock for breasts. That seems like a pretty unifying and worthy cause. Buy the album for ten bucks on Anchorless Records.
Also, good neighbors take note: Ben Nichols and Chuck Ragan are playing (along with Tim Barry, Jon Snodgrass and Austin Lucas) tomorrow and Thursday nights in Colorado as part of this "Revival Tour." Hallelujah.
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Unrelated donor search coordinator
Helen Crouch is the unrelated donor search coordinator for both the pediatric and adult bone marrow transplant (BMT) programs at UCSF Medical Center. She was the administrative assistant for the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital BMT Program from 1990 to 1998, managing the program's budget and patient scheduling. She became the search coordinator in January of 1999. In December 2002, Crouch was certified by the National Marrow Donor Program as the Certified Hematopoietic Transplant Coordinator.
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A fridge audit revealed some Silly Yak pastry and grated mature cheddar... and an idea was forming.
The cheese was mixed with a Tablespoonful of paprika and smoked paprika, and a 'generous' sprinkle of chilli flakes. These were then spread over the pastry, patted down and the pastry was rolled from one of the long sides... into a swiss roll shape.
Cutting the pastry roll into slices about 1.5cm thick, they were placed on a non-stick baking sheet and then put in a pre-heated hot oven (180C) for 10 minutes; they were checked and cooked for another 2 minutes until crisp and bubbling.


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Notice the Celtics earned their 35th win with 112 points over the Utah Jazz, a week after Super Bowl 51. The game was played February 11, or 11/2.
Houston = 112
Tom Brady = 35
The opponent being Utah is interesting for a couple of reasons.
Utah = 50 (No other state sums to 50)
Brady = 50
Utah Jazz = 113
Mainstream = 113
Dishonest = 113
Also, the starters for the Celtics had 62-points, like how the Super Bowl had 62 combined points and Tom Brady had 62 passing attempts.
The total points of '216' aren't to be overlooked either. 6x6x6 = 216
We'll see what happens with the Celtics this year. They'll likely play the Cavs in the Eastern Conference Finals, but I don't see the Cavs losing to the Celtics this year. If that did happen, the narrative would be '17'. It is 2017 and the Celtics have won 17 NBA Finals.... but then again, Ohio is the 17th State. For this reason, it makes sense the two teams meet in the Eastern Conference Finals.


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Unexpected series of regular frequency spacing of δ Scuti stars in the non-asymptotic regime - I. The methodology
In this study, a sequence search method was developed to search the regular frequency spacing in δ Scuti stars through visual inspection and an algorithmic search. We searched for sequences of quasi-equally spaced frequencies, containing at least four members per sequence, in 90 δ Scuti stars observed by CoRoT. We found an unexpectedly large number of independent series of regular frequency spacing in 77 δ Scuti stars (from one to eight sequences) in the non-asymptotic regime. We introduce the sequence search method presenting the sequences and echelle diagram of CoRoT 102675756 and the structure of the algorithmic search. Four sequences (echelle ridges) were found in the 5–21 d –1 region where the pairs of the sequences are shifted (between 0.5 and 0.59 d –1) by twice the value of the estimated rotational splitting frequency (0.269 d –1). The general conclusions for the whole sample are also presented in this paper. The statistics of the spacings derived by the sequence search method, by FT (Fourier transform of the frequencies), and the statistics of the shifts are also compared. In many stars more than one almost equally valid spacing appeared. The model frequencies of FG Vir and their rotationally split components weremore »
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- Journal Name: The Astrophysical Journal (Online); Journal Volume: 822; Journal Issue: 2; Journal ID: ISSN 1538-4357
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Diane Schoemperlen
From the publication in 1984 of her first book, Double Exposures—a story told through words and photographs—Diane has pushed the boundaries of form. In early collections of short fiction from 1986 to 1991—including The Man of My Dreams, Hockey Night in Canada, and Frogs and Other Stories—she experimented with the genre, defying convention, refusing to be shackled by tradition but at the same time holding herself to the highest standard.
She brought the same imagination and rigour to her debut novel, In the Language of Love, in which each of its 100 chapters is based on a word in the Standard Word Association Test, used to measure sanity. Talk about bold: her novel, Our Lady of the Lost and Found, published in 2001, is narrated by the Virgin Mary herself. In her 2008 novel, At a Loss for Words, her character, a writer with writer's block, turns to the random words around her—horoscopes, fortune cookies, emails and self-help manuals—to express a love that cannot be realized in any other way. In Names of the Dead: An Elegy for the Victims of September 11 she lists the names and stories of everyone killed on that era-ending day to present a meditation on terror, grief, and the everydayness of tragedy and loss. And last year, she turned her unique, unsparing lens on herself in her first work of literary nonfiction—This Is Not My Life: A Memoir of Love, Prison, and Other Complications—in which she recounts the fall-out from her relationship with an inmate of Kingston Penitentiary.
This year, her early and uncollected short stories have been gathered and published in a single, magnificent volume, entitled First Things First.
Although never at a loss for words herself, she at times incorporates illustrations in her stories, fusing words and images to create a language of her own in works such as Forms of Devotion and By the Book. She is now creating single works of word-and-image collage.
Through her 33 years as a writer, Diane has definitely lived the writer's life. In the process, she has dissected not only genres but words themselves, penetrating the arcane elements of language as a means of getting at what is fundamental to the human heart.
– Award committee members Patsy Aldana, Graeme Gibson, Wayne Grady, and Don Oravec
First Things First (2017)
This is Not My Life (2016)
By the Book (2014)
At a Loss for Words (2008)
Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001)
Forms of Devotion (1998)
In the Language of Love (1994)
The Man of My Dreams (1990)
Double Exposures (1984)
Diane Schoemperlen was born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario. She has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love, Our Lady of the Lost and Found, and At a Loss for Words. Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was a finalist for both a Governor General's Literary Award and a Trillium Book Award. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor General's Literary Award and inspired a sequel, By the Book: Stories and Pictures, published 16 years later. In 2008, Schoemperlen received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers' Trust of Canada. Last year she published This Not My Life: A Memoir of Love, Prison, and Other Complications, which was a finalist for the RBC Taylor Prize. Earlier this year Biblioasis published First Things First, a book of early and uncollected stories. Schoemperlen lives in Kingston, Ontario.
Patsy Aldana founded Groundwood Books. She is past president of the National Reading Campaign and the International Board of Books for Young People, and president of the Hans Christian Andersen Awards jury. She lives in Toronto.
Graeme Gibson is a founding member of the Writers' Trust of Canada. He is the author of the novels Five Legs and Perpetual Motion and the illustrated volumes The Bedside Book of Birds and The Bedside Book of Beasts. Gibson lives in Toronto.
Wayne Grady is the author of Emancipation Day, for which he won the 2013 Amazon.ca First Novel Award. He has written numerous science and nature works and translated 16 works of fiction from French. Grady lives in Kingston, Ontario.
Don Oravec is a past executive director of the Writers' Trust of Canada. He is the president of the board of Project Bookmark Canada and sits on the board of directors of Word on the Street. Oravec divides his time between Toronto and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Established by a group of anonymous donors, the Matt Cohen Award recognizes a lifetime of distinguished work by a Canadian writer, working in either poetry or prose in either French or English. A founding member of the Writers' Union of Canada, Mr. Cohen was a celebrated and prolific writer who died in 1999 at the age of 56.
The recipient of the prize is announced at the Writers' Trust Awards.
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Commentary: U.S. Needs New Cyber Security Leaders to Protect Nation
James Jay Carafano and Eric Sayers write for UPI:
Efforts to safeguard the U.S. homeland tend to focus solely on the unrealistic task of protecting infrastructure. However, the politically charged "failure is not an option" approach to classify all infrastructure as "critical" is detrimental to prioritizing national security missions.More here.
Instead, the United States needs leaders who understand the need for creating and implementing strategies of resiliency, or methods for ensuring that basic structures and systems of global, national and local economies remain strong even after a cyberattack, other malicious acts or acts of war, as James Jay Carafano pointed out in his paper "Resiliency and Public-Private Partnerships to Enhance Homeland Security," Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 2150, published June 24, 2008.
A strategy of resiliency does not mean abandonment of preventive measures. At its core, resiliency is far more complex -- and effective -- than simply protecting critical infrastructure against natural and man-made threats. Protection alone cedes the initiative to the enemy.
The United States needs cyber-strategic leaders. Because of the vulnerability of cyberspace, one initiative that should be prominent in constructing a resiliency strategy for the 21st century is a cyber-strategic leadership program. Cyber-strategic leadership is not a specific technical skill or person, but a set of knowledge, skills and attributes essential to all leaders at all levels of government and in the private sector.


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Heels – Minimalist
I stood outside in the snow. Shannon at my feet dry heaving alcohol that wasn't there as she cried out "Leave me! Just leave me! I want to die." I sigh in frustration. Twenty people in a driveway sharing smokes and stories in the snow. They leave for sodas down the street leaving me with Shannon.
"What do we do about her?" Carter asks.
"I'll call Jesse." The music from the party rages inside as i call my friend. "We need a ride."
He arrives ten minutes later, pulling up with his girlfriend. We try to lift her but her limp body fights us off. "I want to freeze to death. Just leave me you fucking asshole! I love you! Why don't you love me!" She throws up. I groan.
"What are you wearing on your feet?" He asks. I shrug and try to play off the heels as part of the new years festivities. I curse Shannon for wearing my boots and take a drag of the cigarette. The taste of smoke is awful and makes me want to die. Or kill.
"Let's try to get her in." Carter grabs her feet. I take a shoulder and Jesse and someone else grab the rest of her. We stuff her in the back seat of the car and I say goodbye to my boots. It's unlikely I'll see them again. It's a sad thought.
We close the door as Shannon screams in protest behind the glass. Her voice is muffled. I hug Jesse goodbye and go to walk back in the house. I slip my hand in Carters and smile. After being away for so long it's nice to have him back beside me. I go to sneak a kiss when Jesse interrupts. His door is locked. Shannon is out and shows no signs of life despite our yells to rouse her. I shake my head.
"I'll call my mom." Jesse says walking up to the house.
"We're locked out." Carter says. "The others went for soda. We're stuck out here."
"Can I use your phone?" He asks.
"Well fuck."
"Yeah... Fuck."
Jesse takes a hangar and tries to pry into his car. I wonder where the hangar came from. Ten minutes later the party returns. Julian calls for an ambulance and comments on the footwear. I punch him in the arm. I can't feel my feet. Carter holds me from behind and I delight in the small amount of warmth he provides.
"You okay?" I ask.
His mom doesn't have the keys and cusses him out. Shannon's thrown up again. Her vomit fogs the mirror. It's gross.
The ambulance shows up. They break into the car and pull Shannon out. I tell them everything that happened and they agree she needs to get her stomach pumped. One of the men asks me what shoes I'm wearing and winks at me. Carter glares at me. I do not flirt with anyone. Ever. End of story.
The night goes on. The ambulance drive away and Jesse promises to see me soon. I know he's lying because he has no interest in my world anymore. I slip my hand into Carters and breathe a sigh of relief. At least I'm still standing.
I slip on the ice and vow never to wear heels again. The only person I'm lying to is myself.


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NFL Fantasy 2012: Why Ray Rice, LeSean McCoy, Arian Foster Could Disappoint YouJune 30, 2012
It's not a secret that this year's running backs all have huge question marks hanging over their heads, scaring fantasy owners from the prospect of drafting them. There does, however, happen to be a consensus that Ray Rice, Arian Foster, and LeSean McCoy are the top-three backs and generally are "can't misses," right?
It can happen though. Last year, Chris Johnson let down all his owners. The year before that, it was Maurice Jones-Drew. And the year before that, Matt Forte was drafted, on average, at No.5 overall on ESPN and wasn't even close to the top 10 in points.
The scary part is, there weren't really warning signs, nor any experts to tell you what could go wrong with investing a top-three pick with those guys. CJ2K was expected to dominate an easy schedule, MJD was the consensus No.3, and Matt Forte was coming off a great rookie season and a situation where he was in line for even more touches.
History says that one of 2012's fantasy's Ray Rice, Arian Foster, or LeSean McCoy will not perform super well. I'm going to take a look at each one and tell you why they might follow in the footsteps of the guys above.
Ray Rice
For my money, this guy is least likely to underperform. He's consistent, the Baltimore Ravens absolutely love him, and even without touchdowns, has proven he can be a great fantasy asset.
With every talented back, however, is a variable amount of weight in which he must rely on his offensive line, no matter how good he is. According to ESPN's John Clayton, the magic combined age for an offensive line's stark decline is around 150. That's to say, if your O-linemen are all over 30, their play will suffer.
Let's forget about the loss of Ben Grubbs, who is, for my money, one of the best run blockers in the league. They signed Bobbie Williams to replace him, who is 35. Matt Birk, the center, is 35 as well, and just had a procedure done on the veins in his legs. Throw that in with Bryant McKinnie's weight problems, and the writing could be on the wall for these guys. Their combined age, is a startling 155.
If anyone can overcome this, it's the hard-hitting Vonta Leach and the elusive Ray Rice. But many a good runner have been plagued by poor play on the offensive line.
Arian Foster
This guy was a beast last season, so how might one figure he'd underwhelm this season? He basically missed or barely played in three games last season, yet still finished fourth among backs. Like Rice, he suffers from offensive line problems. The Houston Texans let go of Mike Brisel and Eric Winston, the entire right side of his offensive line from '11, who were both unbelievable run blockers.
That's not my beef with Foster, though. It's the fact that he has a backup who, honestly, might be just as good if not better than he is. Ben Tate is a monster. He's two inches shorter than Foster, but runs a 4.4 40 yard dash, and used that to average an absolutely monster 5.4 yards per carry last season.
He's more explosive, too. According to ESPN's Ken Daube, Tate had 175 carries last season and ran for 10 yards or more on 34 of those. That's compared to Foster, who did it 32 times, but needed 278 carries to do so. We forget that Tate was the one drafted in 2010, they drafted him to be the feature back. Then Tate got hurt, Foster had his magical 2010 season, and now he's the starter.
Tate is a tough runner who always breaks tackles, doesn't get stuffed in the backfield, and will eat into Foster's carries much more than you think in 2012. I wouldn't be surprised if it were an outright platoon.
LeSean McCoy
I picked McCoy to be one of the studs whose production will drop mightily in 2012, and I stand by that. I talked about how he had 20 total touchdowns in '11, but had never broken double-digits before and it would be foolish to expect Michael Vick to have only one rushing touchdown again.
Well, you might point to the fact that McCoy was among the league leaders in carries inside the 10 with 21, and that given those chances, he'll be totally able to repeat, right? Of his 17 total touchdowns, 13 of them were from 10 yards or shorter. However, the year before, he had just seven, and only two of them came from short distance. What gives? Well that was the year Michael Vick had nine rushing touchdowns in just 12 games.
So which McCoy will we see in 2012? Will we see a situation where they protect Vick by letting McCoy handle all the grunt, short-yardage work? Or will they attempt to add more explosiveness to the offense by letting Vick keep it a bit more?


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Today I made a Yahoo pipe, filtering away those from the feed. Here is the resulting feed, containing only positive tsunami warning statements. Behind the scenes, it's created by the simple YQL statement
select * from rss where url="http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/rss/tsunamirss.xml" and description like "%tsunami WILL NOT be%" (there's some newline or similar after "be" in the original feed, and it doesn't seem like YQL does any whitespace normalization, but this matches well enough to filter the stuff).
The resulting feed is my enrapturing contribution to today's supposed end of the world. You may note that the feed is currently (and hopefully still, by the time you read this :-) empty - which is, of course, good news. Enjoy!
On a related hacker's note, it would be really handy to extend Google Reader with a "filter this feed" feature that created these more on the fly, without mucking about for an hour in the Yahoo Pipes interface, and then changed the old subscription to the new feed.


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It's a little ridiculous how amped I am for NetherRealm Studios' new fighter featuring the characters of the DC Universe. Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe this is most definitely not. Injustice: Gods Among Us has wowed us with every teaser, trailer and gameplay featurette, and they're not slowing down one bit releasing yet another trailer at this week's Tokyo Game Show in Japan.
Check out the bone-crushing, world shattering action in their latest trailer,
What's impressed me so much is almost everything they've shown us is in-game action. The few cuts scenes shown are when a character initiates a combo, but all the interaction with the environment and fellow players is all controlled by you, and that's exactly what you want from a fighter. This immersive experience they're promising is a big reason I'm considering snagging this when it releases in April.
PLUS. Did you happen to recognize the voice comin' outta Batman's mouth!? That's right, Kevin Conroy is voicing Bats in Injustice increasing the game's coolness factor exponentially.
Will you picking up Injustice: Gods Among Us for either the Xbox 360, PS3, or Wii U?
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George Wendt was hospitalized Sunday night, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The 64-year-old actor, who played the beer-guzzling "Norm" on the hit television series "Cheers," checked into the hospital due to chest pain.
The medical care has forced Wendt to leave his current role as Oscar Madison in the Northlight Theatre production of "The Odd Couple," in Chicago. He is expected to make a full recovery.
"George is family to us at Northlight and we wish him well for a complete and speedy recovery. He will be missed in the rehearsal room and on stage," "Odd Couple" director B.J. Jones told the publication in a statement.
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|Me, circa 1997 (six years into collecting) holding two Mi-BeBe dolls, which were my favorite dolls at the time.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
I Stopped Counting at 500
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DBG I wish you all the best with your sales. I'm with you in the I have no idea and stopped counting years ago. I have been letting things go for years as well. It's a process :O)ReplyDelete
Dollz4moi -- thanks!ReplyDelete
High 4 digits! I'm like the cable guy. That is crazy! And I am a collector. "Do they talk?" You should have told him, only when I turn off the lights. Great prices on your listings. I like them all.ReplyDelete
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Yes, I know Vanessa, which is what I admitted to the cable guy, which is also why I am downsizing.
I do have them priced to sell. A couple sold yesterday with one going to the UK and the other to Alaska.
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Alphen, Netherlands. 3 April. Britain has created a monster. One in every three pounds the British state spends is on welfare. This week London embarked on the greatest reform of the once great Welfare State since its inception in 1947. The welfare budget has doubled over the past decade. In Brussels yesterday a senior economist told me that given the changing demographics Britain will need to grow at least 5-6% per annum simply to sustain the current Welfare State. This is compared with a post-1945 mean average of between 2-5%. Indeed, a leading think-tank recently suggested that if London continues to protect spending on health, education and international aid then in the absence of growth by 2018 other big departmental spenders could see their budgets cut by up to 30%. Quite simply, funding welfare has become the single biggest factor in Britain's international decline and if nothing is done Britain will be bankrupted by it.
The welfare divide has also created a political class no longer able to conceive of Britain's true national interest. Indeed, be it on the Left or Right the 'national interest' has become a metaphor for whatever policy can afford Britain's welfare dependency. As such this very narrow view of the 'national interest' has fundamentally undermined the making of national strategy and critically weakened London's ability to wield influence in either Europe or beyond.
The welfare divide has also made bipartisan politics virtually impossible. The 2008 banking crash was by any stretch of the political imagination a national disaster. It was the kind of disaster that a responsible political class would have put aside their differences to come together in the true national interest. Indeed, the national debt (the year-on-year accumulation of the annual gap between state spending and income) is due to peak at 85% of GDP by 2018. Therefore, the state re-capitalising of failed banks will take a strategic economic cycle to fix not the electoral cycle London's political class obsess over.
Instead, both Labour and Conservatives (temporarily allied with the rent-seeking Liberal Democrats) have chosen to play politics with this crisis thus making it both worse and longer. The Labour Party compounded the banking crisis by gross and irresponsible over-spending when in office (Gordon Brown called it 'investment'). They also placed all of Britain's future economic eggs on relying on a sclerotic EU obsessed with protecting failing industries and thus guaranteeing Europe's relative decline.
Once in sort-of-power the Conservative Party decided the only way to get re-elected was to drive the debt down through a programme of austerity at the bottom of the worst economic cycle in over a century…and hope for growth. For all the rhetoric an increasingly desperate government is making increasingly warped policy decisions much of it to feed the welfare monster in the hope it can get re-elected in 2015. The Government now admits all it can do is control the rise of welfare spending.
The effect of warped policy is nowhere more apparent than the country's defence. The 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) was meant to be the baseline for a radically-reformed force. Costs were to be driven down and a new force created that would balance efficiency and effectiveness, capability and value. However, the money-driven and hastily-contrived SDSR really had to be THE bottom-line. Britain's armed forces could be cut no further without really putting the military itself in danger. Still, the mantra went if London held its nerve and given a return to growth a new force would emerge over time that could be afforded. To that end London created a $200bn military equipment budget.
Sadly, the forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review will likely see further cuts to a defence budget already stretched beyond breaking point. Critically, cuts could well be made to the vital $200bn military equipment budget without which the British armed forces will simply be unable to recover from over a decade of continuous operations.
The impact of further cuts will go way beyond defence. With Scotland about to decide its future one of the last unifying British institutions - the British armed forces - will to all intents and purpose have been emasculated compounding the sense of British decline that is fuelling separatism. Influence institutions vital to Britain such as NATO will be weakened. Worst of all, politicians will simply transfer yet further unacceptable risk onto Britain's young men and women in uniform as they try to mask decline on their watch with over-stretched action.
Unless the British state for once begins to think creatively about the balance to be struck between welfare and influence then another disaster beckons. That means a truly radical re-organisation of state power with aid, diplomacy and force combined into a new, tight and real national strategy (rather than the current PR stunts). Why? Because national influence and national wealth are two-sides of the same devalued British coin.
Britain is standing on the edge of precipitous national decline. Somehow Britain's political class must be shaken out of their welfare-driven Little Britain complacency. If nothing else Little Britain will mean more Europe. Perhaps that is the plan?
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Bill Keller, executive editor of the New York Times, has written a letter to its readers and those who have corresponded with that newspaper about its revealing of the secret SWIFT monitoring program. You may find the letter here.
I have not read the letter in its entirety. I read only four (4) sentences.
Sentence number four in the second paragraph of Bill Keller's letter:
(I could ask, if that's the case, why they are drawing so much attention to the story themselves by yelling about it on the airwaves and the Internet.)I stopped right there. What a ridiculous, self-serving and hypocritical thing to say. The New York Times strokes itself as "the paper of record" and then blames others for the publicity which the Times itself has generated. And the sentence has not only set the tone for the remainder of his letter but is also the letter's summary. Doesn't one usually leave the summary for last? However, Keller did us a favor, I suppose, by stating the summary so early so that we might put down his missive immediately and go on to other things.
Hugh Hewitt, who read it all, comments on the above:
The very first thing Mr. Keller does is suggest that "conservative bloggers and TV or radio pundits" are behind the uproar. This is not responsive at all to any of the many criticisms of the decision to publish, and the parenthetical aside is absurd --does he really think that the story is more publicized among terrorists because critics react to it? He must believe the terrorists to be very stupid indeed, but in so arguing reveals himself to be ignorant of the very sophisticated internet tacticians among the jihadists.Don Surber:
Rather than give a reasoned and calm reply, Keller played politics, citing "the angry words of conservative bloggers and TV or radio pundits" and engaging in parenthetical well-so-are-you playground games:Ace of Spades:
Bill Keller offers up a gassy melange of generalities and bromides to justify his treason.Wizbang could have saved me even the short time I spent reading only the first four sentences:
Here's a question. If the press is indeed the Fourth Estate of government, as they ceaselessly tell us they are, why do they not make themselves available for tough questioning as do all other branches of government? (Well, okay, except the judiciary.)
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1) We have no reason to believe the program was illegal in any way.
2) We have every reason to believe it was effective at catching terrorists.
3) We ran the story anyway, screw you.
Bill Keller
Their (sic) was no compelling interest in the Times' publication of this story other than to sell papers and stick a finger in the eye of the administration. The story didn't even attempt to make an argument that there was anything illegal or even questionable in the SWIFT monitoring.Gaius:
The Times has chosen sides in the war. Sad to say it isn't ours.
Because, Mr. Kellor, you and your newspaper already shouted the story from the rooftops. What little we add to the cacophony you have produced is minor.Dan Riehl read the whole thing:
If anything it gets even more sanctimonious and self serving from there. This is elitist lecturing at it's worst. And it explains nothing. Not one bit of useful information as to why Billy and Pinch thought a good, useful, effective and legal program should be exposed and ruined.
Keller is simply spinning the issues to his liking. The core issue is and has always been tipping off terrorists to a program which even the Times is forced to admit works, and is legal.Barry Ready:
Why are we drawing so much attention to the story? Because he published it after being informed that doing so would threaten our National security. It boils my blood that this idiot tries to shift the blame to others before he even finishes the second paragraph. How stupid does he think we are?
Here's a scoop for you Bill: If you had kept your trap shut, we wouldn't even be having this discussion now! What a moron!
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Dear James,
I read with real pleasure of your intention to fast during this Lenten season. It seems to me more important than ever, in a disembodied and Gnostic age such as this one, that we humans strive to bring our bodies into alignment with our souls. Discipline is a very unpleasant and unpopular word, but it seems immensely good for us. In fact, all acts of bodily submission appear to bear some spiritual fruit. Not in a base and absurd way, as if we could bring our good deeds to God and bargain with Him for advantages, but simply because measured and intentional self-denial is a process which inevitably bears fruit. I applaud your intentions, and am eager to walk with you in fasting this season.
You are right to mention, of course, that a traditional part of the Lenten season is to reflect upon our sin and strive for fresh repentance. But I would hate for that to be where our focus stops. Surely, as in all spiritual exercises, our true end and goal is intimacy with God. Sin is not an end upon which we ought ever to focus exclusively, but only a road-stop on the way to life in God. It seems to me that we've got to keep that in mind as we reflect and pray these next six weeks. It can help in this to put special emphasis on things like the fruit of the Spirit. We are as much mired in sinfulness as we are deficient in Godliness, are we not? So if you're going to meditate on an area of sin, then I would advise marrying that meditation to a similar area of Godliness. Our meditations, then, will have teeth, because we'll have something positive to aim for.
It's of note to me that you bring up Gluttony. On one point I have to disagree with you, because I don't think it's accurate that Gluttony is the sin which fasting most addresses. Gluttony is less about food, explicitly, than it is about pleasure. After all, I can fast for a day then break my fast on the next day by eating extravagantly. To make the most spiritual benefit from a fast, there's an extra step that must be taken. That extra step, in turn, applies to all our sins. Of course, fasting is linked most commonly to food, and fasting from food is the simplest and easiest way to fast. It is also the way our Lord fasted, so that's something keep especially in mind. But deeper than this, and for whatever reason, physical hunger has the capacity to awaken our awareness of not only our dependence upon God, but also our innate sinfulness. You've experienced, no doubt, the peckishness and inattentiveness that comes from a long time between meals. You can easily lose your temper, or not give proper focus to a task at hand. It has the effect of showing us just how contingent we are—if I don't get my regular meals, I suddenly turn into a monster! But a simple act of self-denial has such remarkable power to not only illuminate my dependencies, but to show me what kind of a person I become when my presumed comforts are removed. In a word—a bad one! This drives me to pray, and seek the Lord, and to strive for His transforming power to work in these ugly, exposed flaws which simple hunger have revealed. In this way, fasting offers us special insight into our sin—and not merely the sins of food.
That's not to suggest that Gluttony is a sin which doesn't require redress—far from it! Gluttony is one of the most widespread yet unacknowledged sins of our time—a pet sin, a favorite sin, especially in its clearest forms. We take pride in overeating, and occasionally in being full of food and drink we do this to the expense of those who hunger and thirst. With our food, we have the capacity to violate righteousness, and this is a frightening prospect. What gluttony truly impinges on, however, is pleasure. I am no longer enjoying the bite I'm chewing because I am hasting to stuff my mouth with the next bite. I am no longer enjoying the meal I've eaten because the quantity which now fills my stomach has created pain. I am not enjoying the food in front of me because it isn't as rich as what I would like to be eating. In the grip of Gluttony, I lose my capacity for the enjoyment of simple things. I wonder even if the phenomenon of photographing food is an indirect expression of gluttony—the artificial extension of pleasure, the pleasure at showing other people what I'm eating.
The deception of Gluttony is that, while I think I am consuming, in reality some other thing is consuming me. I am not enjoying a single episode of a show, I am watching all of them at once. I am not enjoying dessert in proportion, I am eating the whole cake. I am not enjoying the business of holding hands with my beloved, I am eager to drive forward into the marriage bed. I am not present with the person in the room, I am striving for presence with something called "the world" through access to the internet. I wonder, come to think of it, if our common usage of the internet is not the clearest expression of Gluttony we have. In all of these ways, by demanding the consumption of increasing pleasures, Gluttony eats at joy.
We have both agreed previously that pleasure is a marvelous gift from God. It is one of the ways that He calls people to Himself, a harbinger of those "pleasures forevermore" that we will discover in His presence one day. God is liberal with these pleasures, and manifold in their design. But Gluttony flattens this cornucopia of pleasures to one alone—my personal satisfaction in this present moment. We see less because we only wish to see what will make us full to our specifications. Contentment, it seems to me, is the virtue most attuned to Gluttony. That we would know when to say "enough." That we would practice presence with our pleasures—whether it be a bite of food, or a walk on the beach, the holding of a hand, or the person in the room; that in each and every experience of pleasure we would offer a prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord who gives them out so liberally.
May your fasting be enriched this season, James, and may we each, in our hunger, hunger most for our common Lord!
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Ari continues to say the funniest things! Example: the other day she told her dad he couldn't put her to bed because he doesn't have boobies! I thought her statement was hilarious because she hasn't nursed before bed in a very long time now, years, in fact.
Speaking of nursing, shh, you didn't hear it from me, but I think she may have actually finished weaning herself. I think she hasn't nursed in over a week.
Ari started swimming lessons last December. She has had nine or ten lessons at this point. She loves her lessons, is jumping in the pool, and is starting to swim short distances. She is very proud of the fact that she is starting to swim without a kickboard or a noodle.
Ari and I talked about babies a few weeks ago. She says she would love to have a baby sister and that she would like her name to be Lisa. She said she would need to stop nursing because the baby would need a lot of milk to grow.
Speaking of babies, we have been TTC (trying to conceive) for 15 months. I just started all the testing. Blood work was perfect. I have an HSG tomorrow. It is a test where we find out if there is a blockage in my fallopian tubes.
My hope is to get some answers so that we can make the big decision. Do we keep trying? Do we turn to ART (assisted reproduction technology)? Do we sign up with an adoption agency?
As I told a dear friend the other day, you know how you feel when you're about to go down a really cool looking slide, super excited, but also nervous? That is exactly how I feel right now.
What else? We spent a long weekend in Austin, TX the second week of March. It rained almost the entire time and it was quite cold for Austin. We did get to spend time outside one day. That one day was enough for me to decide I love Austin! It seems like there are many parks/playgrounds surrounded by restaurants. You enjoy your lunch at a picnic table, you get to talk to your friends and your kid gets to play. We got to catch up with our friends and Ari had playmates for days. It was great all around.
Spring break is coming up. No earthly idea what we're doing. Hoping for play dates.
I am currently working on becoming a La Leche League leader. It will take a while, but it will be worth it. I am looking forward to helping out fellow mamas. I remember how helpful and encouraging it was to have support during those early days.
I am also working on starting a family and marital mediation practice. Running my own business is really not my thing. I hate uncertainty. I'd love to just show up to a job and not have to worry about how the business is doing. But... I have a BA in psychology. I don't drive. I don't have an MSW. I got tired of job hunting. And I am very much looking forward to helping families problem solve and hopefully stay together or separate as amicably as possible.
Daddy remains super busy with his five jobs. No, not exaggerating! We do get to have dinner with him most nights and Ari gets to spend time with him on the drive to school every morning and on most nights before bed. And that, to me, is priceless. That is what life is about. When she grows up, she will remember that we had dinner together, that we hugged and played a lot, that her dad is the silliest man on earth, and that we're a team.
I think that is about it for us.
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TICONDEROGA - The Tiny Tim Christmas Wish Program will get some help from area musicians.
The annual Tiny Tim concert will be held Friday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga.
The vent attracts locals musicians who perform to raise money for the Tiny Tim Christmas Wish Program, which has provided holiday gifts to children the past 30 years.
This year's concert will feature the Community Band as well as musicians from Ticonderoga High School and Ti Middle School. Taking part will be the high school and middle school choruses, the Sentinel Big band, the Night Shadows and the Trebled Voices.
Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. All proceeds will be given to the Tiny Tim Program.
The Tiny Tim program started in 1980 when a group of Ticonderoga Central School teachers realized the need. The program grew to the point the teachers could no longer handle the demand and the program was turned over to a group of local volunteers.
Helen Gibbs became Tiny Tim chairwoman in 1995 and still serves in that capacity.
There have been a lot of changes during the years.
Tiny Tim now serves about 75 families and nearly 200 children each holiday season.
It costs more than $6,000 a year to operate the Tiny Tim program, Gibbs said.
The confidential program decides who gets holiday help using the school's free and reduced lunch income guidelines. Parents must complete applications. That application includes questions about the children in the homes, such as clothing sizes and gender.
This year the Community Band will be under the direction of Dale Quesnel III, a 14-year-old Ti student.
Playing in the Community Band will be Malinda Chapman, Gillian Wright, Julianne Davis, Caroline Burns, Carly Pinkowski, Paige Hughes and Katherine Towne on flute;
Kristen Dickerson on violin;
Doug Buckland, Claire Burns, Alaina Bevilacqua and Susan Ward on clarinet;
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Riley Chapman on tenor sax;
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The general public and attorneys themselves have so many ideas of what it means to graduate from law school, pass the Bar, then become a "full-fledged attorney." Whatever that means.
Some think that it means you have to go to court every day as a trial attorney. Others think it means to make a lot of money. What if you're in court all the time, but you're not making what most people would consider a lot of money?
I was looking at the ABA Journal website today when I came across two very interesting articles, which I see as somewhat contradictory. The first article is about Deidre Dare, who is an American attorney.
According to the ABA article and what I gleened from her LinkedIn Profile, this past Friday, she was fired from her Senior Associate position at the Moscow office of the law firm Allen & Overy.
I also found a rather sparse Facebook Profile , which has the picture of her that you will find on her website. And her website is what is alleged to have gotten her fired. Attorney Dare, well, she dared to be true to herself and wrote "Expat" - described on the website as "A Weekly Serialized Novel About Living in Moscow."
I haven't read the novel yet, but based on the pictures and what is being written, she appears to have let her sexy side run free. Not that there's anything wrong with that. The ABA article also states that over the weekend, she watched old Seinfeld episodes to help her recover.
"Now that she is no longer with A&O, she started working on the next installment today after a weekend spend watching old Seinfeld television episodes: "Any kind of crisis, Seinfeld helps," she says. "You do laugh even when you think you won't."'
It will be interesting watching this situation unfold and I hope that everything works out well for Attorney Dare. I can see her getting a book deal. Who knows? Maybe even a movie. But this begs the question, how true to yourself can you be about yourself and be an attorney?
The second article stated that the key to new attorneys getting jobs in this economy is to market their personal brand. "Brand You."
Here's a portion of the article that was referenced.
"Unfortunately, a law degree does not even guarantee an opportunity in law, let alone an entree into a different field. For those law graduates who choose to pursue legal careers, many find that navigating the profession is far more complex than the bar itself, and while some learn to tread water and stay afloat, others tank. ...
If I were a law school dean, I would establish a course called "Self-Marketing for Lawyers." Before a single student graduated, this required course would demonstrate how careers excel or stall based upon the personal brand lawyers create or neglect. This is true in nearly every intellectual profession no matter what field you want to maneuver.
Everyone has a personal brand even though most don't seem to know it. Your personal brand is how decision-makers view you. It is the total sum and breadth of your work history, reputation, involvement, initiative and personal values. Brand you is riding on whether people think you are competent, committed, available and willing to offer counsel. Sometimes for free. And often after hours."
Attorney Dare established a personal brand. And how perfect is her name? I guess the lesson is deciding how much of your personal brand you really want to put out there.
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