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Chapter 1 [I.]—Introductory.
How greatly we rejoice on account of your bodily, and, above all, your spiritual welfare, my most sincerely attached brethren and beloved of God, Albina, Pinianus, and Melania, 1785 we cannot express in words; we therefore leave all this to your own thoughts and belief, in order that we may now rather speak of the matters on which you consulted us. We have, indeed, had to compose these words to the best of the ability which God has vouchsafed to us, while our messenger was in a hurry to be gone, and amidst many occupations, which are much more absorbing to me at Carthage than in any other place whatever.
[See note to the passage from the Retractations above; and for full accounts see Smith and Waces Dictionary of Christian Biography, under these names.—W.]
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Pre show I thought about the last time I had seen John play live. It had been at a Blues Festival in Perth. He had been one of the earlier acts of the day and I had not really thought much of him. To put this into context, 11 hours later I would be watching Bob Dylan and then Ray Charles round out the evening. That was five years ago though and thing can change. At the very least my opinion about seeing a performer play at a single venue rather that a festival is very different.
Five years on from that moment and John is probably now 79 going on 80 and my expectations were tempered with interest and quiet optimism but not all out excitement.
Upon entering the venue I noticed that the man at the merch' table was John himself and with a ting of excitement I decided to purchase some of his CD's, get an autograph or two and hopefully have some music banter with the man who would be front and center shortly in this evenings festivities. Alas all this interest would be dashed after I asked my first question…..
I shook his hand (Gordan described his hand shake with John and something I think is akin to a "wet fish" hand shake) and I thought I would engage with the performer in him and asked what song does he like to perform the best when he is up on stage running though his set?
This unfortunately was met with a response that he liked playing them all otherwise he wouldn't play them…….well I have been taught that if you fall of the horse then you have to get right back on it again so hit him with another hard gritty question……."So John, where are you playing next" and was met with a "Hello….Springfield" moment his response was as interested as this…" somewhere in Holland, and then Belgium."
Wow. At this point I was batting two from two and decided that it was time to put the cue in the rack, collect the CD's and head inside, amongst the oldest average age of a crowd I have been in in a while and wait for John and band to take the stage.
The band took the stage with a lead/ part-time rhythm guitarist, bass player, drummer and John on keys, harp and guitar.
First off I was worried about the strength of the 79 year olds voice but after a few songs he had warmed into it. What I thought he was lacking was his guitar playing skills, but he did surround himself with good muso's, and at points he would switch from playing the lead guitar parts to playing the rhythm parts and then let the boy from Texas (the actual lead guitarist) take it away with the slightly more complex playing arrangements.
What he did still do really well was play the harmonica. This he barely missed a note, and that is what brought these old blues songs alive like you would not believe.
So about 1 hour and 50 minutes later, one encore down and the gig was at an end. Most of the songs in the set had, with traditional blues style, gone on for about 9 or 10 minutes and most had hit their mark. All up not too shabby a concert, but to me, when comparing the blues performers I have seen lately, he wasn't as good as the Robert Cray gig , but Robert is about 30 years the junior of John so is vocal skills and dexterity on the guitar should be better.
But also truth be told when assessing age, I think Leonard Cohen killed John's performance in quite a few aspects and he is 74 years of age. Leonard's vibrancy was second to none for a gentleman his age which is clear from the moment he drops to his knees mid song from the first to the tenth time during the concert.
As I walked away from the show I thought if this was back in Australia I would have thought it was really good, but here in Amsterdam we are spoilt with musical acts. Therefore this came across to me as a gig worth seeing but not the best I have seen this month.

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Bail was set at $100,000 today for a 40-year-old Palatine man charged with predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse for crimes Prospect Heights police said occurred 10 years ago, according to a report on the Daily Herald Web site.
The victim came forward in February claiming that Eduardo Torres-Franco, of the 1700 block of Rose St. in Palatine, molested her between Jan. 1, 1999, and December, 31, 2001, Assistant State's Attorney Ryan Whitney said at Torres-Franco's bond hearing Friday in Rolling Meadows. The victim was about 3 years old at the time.


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By Elisa Lanter, media relations assistant
Twelve Northwest Missouri State University recreation students applied their classroom learning to real-world experiences and earned course credits through a traveling program, Exploring Recreation Resources (ERR), this summer in Colorado.
Dr. Sue Myllykangas, associate professor of recreation, annually instructs the course. Biology instructor Lisa Stobbe accompanied the group on the trip, June 10-23.
"Since Dr. Stobbe and I work cross disciplines, it allowed students to see how their general education requirements and biology credits apply to their majors," Myllykangas said.
The traveling course provided students with opportunities to visit a variety of parks and recreation agencies and learn about career possibilities by speaking with professionals in the industry.
"It's all about connecting with things that make students excited," said Myllykangas, who has instructed the traveling course for seven years. "It helps them understand what they're learning and apply it to their goals."
The schedule is designed around participants' interests and areas of study.
Among the sites students visited were Denver Central Park, where students learned about Frederick Olmstead's impact on park developments; Water World park, which helped students understand filtering processes; Athletic Republic, where students learned about performance enhancements; and Celestial Seasons Tea Company, where students learned about marketing aspects of health and wellness.
"The trip enhanced my educational experiences at Northwest by confirming all the concepts, terms and techniques we learned in class," Kulowra Porter, a junior therapeutic recreation major, said. "We got to see professionals use the skills we are taught at school."
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So.. having failed to get myself some Marni from H&M yesterday (you can still view the collection here) I thought I would blog today about statement pieces.
Of course, I was hoping that I would be talking about a statement Marni necklace (drool.. drool) but unless I get very lucky on eBay, I don't think I'm going to be rocking this number.
I do own a few statement pieces though. Not so much designer (although my Marc Jacobs bag is I suppose). I've mentioned before how much I like bright colour and pattern. Many of my clothes make that obvious. I think the one item I really love the most at the moment though is my scarf. It is so unusual and every time I wear it I get heaps of comments and compliments. Always a mood booster.
My scarf was designed by Donna Wilson. Not heard of her? Check out her site and blog. She makes wonderful woolly creations. He is a gorgeous fox. According to Ethan, he's a sleeping fox. He likes to sleep snuggled around my neck, and I'm very appreciative of his warmth!
He's lovely, isn't he! Not a cheap scarf at £47, he was a treat a few months back when I made some money selling on eBay. 100% lambswool and knitted in Scotland. I can't recommend him enough. I recommend Donna's wonderful creations in general. She makes wonderful cushions and cuddly creatures.
Well, have a very happy weekend all. I'm linking this post up for Blow your Blog Horn with Mummy's Little Monkey.
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Fashion Friday - Statement Pieces
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DENVER– A bill to set marijuana DUI limits passed its final hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday, and was directed to Gov. John Hickenlooper who will likely sign it into law. Hickenlooper urged the legislature to pass the bill, which was revived after being derailed last month.
The passage of the bill seemed to become a crusade for Sen. Steve King (R-Grand Junction) who sponsored the measure and pitched it six times since 2010, including the regular and special sessions last year.
"The victims and the families of those, who were killed or injured by drivers impaired by marijuana, can have some comfort that this law will serve as a significant deterrent," said King. "I am proud that the victim's families and advocates persistence finally paid off."
Current law allows law enforcement to stop a driver for probable cause, typically erratic or careless driving, and perform a roadside sobriety test.
House Bill 1325 enforces an impairment standard for drug DUI at 5 nanograms of Delta 9-THC, the psychoactive element in marijuana, per milliliter of blood.
Whether it's an alcohol or marijuana DUI charge, a driver can consent to a blood test or refuse. If a driver refuses their license is automatically revoked for one year.
King spent hours and hours in committee hearings each session presenting research on THC levels in the bloodstream and statistics on the increasing number of fatal accidents that involved drugged driving.
"In 2012 alone, over 20 percent of deadly crashes on Colorado roads involved marijuana," said King.
Opponents argued that 5 nanograms is an arbitrary number and scientific studies are inconclusive and conflicting.
They expressed concerns that unimpaired chronic and medical marijuana users could be charged with a DUI because THC remains at higher levels and over a longer period of time in their bloodstream.
King, who worked with Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, said the bill includes a "permissive inference" standard to allow medical marijuana users to argue their case of not being impaired at 5 nanograms.
HB 1325 passed the Senate on a 24 -11 vote, with Republican Sens. Owen Hill of Colorado Springs, Kevin Lundberg of Berthoud and Vicki Marble of Fort Collins joining a handful of Democrats in opposition.
Hill said that he wants to protect people from impaired drivers on the road, but he also feels an obligation to protect the liberties of people which could be infringed by the 5 nanograms standard if it's wrong.
"I'm still not convinced that this is the best way to go," said Hill.


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The early arrivals are milling around outside Borough Hall in the twilight, talking among themselves in low tones. They've come for a special meeting of the Borough Council called for 7 o'clock to hear what the commonwealth of Pennsylvania will do to help them out of their terrible dilemma. But they aren't allowed in yet, and the mountain air is chilly and damp.
Inside, a Girl Scout party is in progress, and the Scouts claim to have the hall reserved until 7:30. Indeed, it will be nearly that hour before the meeting finally starts.
Party or not, few people in Centralia are in a festive mood these days. Under their little town burns a coal-mine fire that has gone unchecked for 21 years. It is the nation's worst underground fire - and Pennsylvania's worst environmental problem.
All over one end of town evidence of the fire is obvious. Smoke and fumes belch continuously from openings in the ground and from metal chimneys embedded in it. In what once was a woods, dried-out trees lie tangled like cooked spaghetti, felled by the burning coal under them. Metal-capped boreholes with temperature gauges suspended inside them run in continuous rows down streets near the fire zone. Large signs driven into the ground read: ''Posted. Keep Out. Danger.''
Many houses here are directly threatened. At least one Centralian claims his life has been threatened, too, but not by the fire.
But that's getting ahead of the story. First, a fast bit of history:
The fire was discovered deep in abandoned anthracite mine tunnels in 1962. Since then, local, state, and federal agencies have spent approximately $5 million in attempts to extinguish, contain, and finally just determine the fire's boundaries. But always the money ran out just when the efforts seemed on the verge of success.
Some residents have already sold their houses to the United States government (which then tore them down) and moved to safety in nearby towns. Others live with gas monitors in their basements, never knowing whether or when excessive buildups of lethal carbon monoxide from the smoking coal might set them off.
Last spring the state spent $250,000 to shore up the main highway into Centralia because it was cracking from the heat of the fire. In August, property owners made national headlines when they voted 345 to 200 to sell out at fair market value to a designated governmental agency and relocate. On Oct. 27 the US Senate approved a supplemental spending bill - already passed by the House of Representatives - that included $42 million for the buy-out and relocation of Centralians who wanted to leave.
It doesn't take long to understand the way things are around here. Carpeted with golden foliage, the slopes in this part of Pennsylvania are glorious in the autumn sun. But you can't be sure until you come close whether they're really mountains or just enormous mounds of coal waste. And there is a modest sameness to the towns here - many of their names reflecting the industry that once supported them: Minersville, Ashland, Port Carbon.
Centralia is such a town. But besides the fire it has something else most others don't: It owns the mineral rights to the remaining coal under it. By some estimates there are as many as 84 million tons of top-grade anthracite under Centralia and still untouched by the fire. If there is to be another coal boom in the US, that anthracite could be worth billions of dollars on the retail market.
But if Centralia should cease to exist as an incorporated place because most, if not all, of the people here have fled the mine fire, residents fear that the rights to the remaining coal will revert to the state. They're also angry that bureaucrats appear to have ignored the suggestions of men with long experience in the mines here for putting the fire out.
Thus, some residents say they believe there's a conspiracy on the part of government to keep the fire burning so the rights to that coal can be had. Accordingly, some who say they will probably leave think those who are determined to stay ''don't want anybody to go.''
''I would say that's a false statement,'' says Mayor John Wondoloski, however.
The mayor, who also operates a dragline in a nearby strip mine, says: ''The government always says it's not in the coal mining business. But if, five, six years from now . . . the state turns (the land) over to anyone on a royalty basis, well. . . .'' He leaves the sentence unfinished but shakes his head sadly.
There are several methods of putting out mine fires, but the one widely considered to be most viable here would mean digging away all the overburden. Estimated cost: more than $660 million. That would have many unwelcome consequences, however, including years of noise, dust, and the taking of houses in the fire's path. Even after it was certain that the fire had been quenched and the land backfilled, it would be as many as 10 years before anyone could build there safely again.
Anywhere else, the choice confronting these people might be easy despite the potential windfall from a coal boom: leave.
But there's one other catch. The sense of community spirit here is especially strong. There is a great love of the land. Many families are related to each other and share the same deep religious ties. Residents take pride in having refurbished their homes with the best materials but still say they often don't feel the need to lock their doors when they go out. Bake sales have been held to raise money for people confronted by sudden major medical problems.
''I would like to see the whole community be rebuilt in another area,'' says Bob Lazarski, who has lived here for 23 years and is a manager for a plastics company.
Vacant land has, in fact, been offered three miles away in Mt. Carmel Township that would be adequate for many new houses, although probably not enough to accommodate all 371 Centralia households. But that land, too, was once the scene of a mine fire and would have to be backfilled and allowed to settle before people could build on it safely.
Otherwise, the state has surveyed the available housing within a 20-mile radius of Centralia and found an estimated 820 units, although its report issued last month concedes ''there is a question as to whether sufficient housing will be available to meet every requirement. . . .''
''I would love to see things stay exactly as they are,'' says Tom Larkin, a fifth-generation Centralian who works as a cook at a restaurant in nearby Ashland. ''But I don't think that's possible anymore. Whether people realize it or not, the fire must be stopped.''
Mr. Larkin is known as a community activist because he helped organize the Concerned Citizens Action Group Against the Centralia Mine Fire to inform residents of their rights and options. His group sought and won a grant from the Roman Catholic Campaign for Human Development. The money ($30,000) was used to open an office in Centralia and bring someone with experience in community crisis work here as a coordinator during the ordeal. She is a Catholic nun, Sister Honor Murphy.
But Larkin says he found to his surprise that not everyone in town welcomed his efforts. The purpose was misunderstood, and both he and Sister Honor have been greeted with suspicion. Larkin claims there have been threats against his life and he has quit the group. Still, some people in town won't speak to him. His rented house is not endangered by the fire, but he expects to leave anyway.
Molly Darrah, who lives directly across the street from Tom Larkin, is staying, however. She is a member of Borough Council and the retired postmistress in Centralia.
''I chose to (stay) because I don't think the fire is as bad as they've made it out be,'' she says. ''But we respect the people who want to get out - the people who've had gas.''
Like others in town, Molly is dubious of the Larkin-Murphy group. Some of the grant money was spent to sponsor a personal appearance by another community activist, Lois Gibbs of Love Canal fame, and Molly says Ms. Gibbs spent her time here ''teaching people how to cheat the government.''
''Even the little kids were listening to this,'' Molly says.
Sister Honor admits that Ms. Gibbs - in a public meeting - did mention cheating the government, but in obvious jest.
''What we're actually about is to help people search out all the options and see which ones they want to pursue,'' she says. Concerned Citizens, she adds, is also working to ensure that whatever is left of Centralia when the ordeal is over will have such amenities as street lighting, sewers, police protection, and access to highways leading to the outside world.
''The Centralia people caught my compassion, not my pity,'' she says. ''I like the people very, very much - even those who don't like me.''
The Rev. Anthony McGinley, who grew up here and is a retired college professor, heads another and is a retired college professor, heads another group - the Residents to Save the Borough of Centralia. They are, in a word, the stayers.
''All we want is not to be harassed,'' he says. ''Those who want to leave, we want them to get their money and we wish them well.'' As for those who intend to stay, Father McGinley says: ''We're building community. If I call a meeting for 7:30, they're still there at 10 o'clock. (But) they tell me, 'If you say one word about leaving, we'll walk out.' ''
Speaking of meetings, John G. Carling, chief of the disaster programs division of the Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs, presided at the one in Borough Hall. It is his agency that will coordinate the distribution of the $42 million in federal funds to buy out and relocate those who decide to leave.
Drawing on his lengthy experience with the townspeople here, he told those attending:
''All you folks want is to live a life of your own in a house of your choosing. All of you are strong, for it takes a strong person to make the kind of decision you have to make.''
As far as the state is concerned, he added, ''It's time to bury the hatchet.''


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5 Superfoods you should be eating
Health benefits of superfoods
1. Okra
Readily available all year round, okra is a pod-shaped green vegetable that's high in vitamin C, folate and magnesium, and a good source of fibre. "It tastes a little bit like zucchini," says naturopath, nutritionist and celebrity chef Janella Purcell. "It also thickens when you cook it, so it's great to add to stews, soups and casseroles."
How to eat okra:
- Make a gumbo-style vegetable casserole
- Stir-fry okra like you would broccoli or bok choy
- Cut it in half, stuff it with cooked grains and grill
2. Chia seeds
A natural source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, chia seeds are also rich in protein and soluble fibre. "The fibre content helps slow digestion and give a feeling of fullness, as well as helping to moderate blood sugar levels, which benefits people living with diabetes," says Program and Nutrition Manager, Nour Nazha.
How to eat chia seeds:
- Mix chia seeds through your breakfast muesli or yoghurt
- Add to bread mixes or muffins
- Blend into a smoothie or fresh vegetable juice
3. Quinoa
Although it looks like a grain, quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a highly nutritious seed that, when cooked, has a similar consistency to rice or couscous. Quinoa is a good source of protein and has a low glycaemic index (GI), making it suitable for weight loss and people with diabetes. And it's gluten free, which is great for people with coeliac disease. Cook it as you would rice: one cup of quinoa to two cups of water. Rinse the seeds under cold water before cooking to remove their naturally bitter coating.
How to eat quinoa:
- Use it as a low-GI rice substitute when making homemade sushi
- Mix with fresh herbs and add to grilled vegetables or salads
- Cook in chicken stock as a side to barbecued lamb or fish
- Make quinoa porridge, adding fresh fruit and yoghurt
4. Seaweed
Eating these versatile sea vegetables offers numerous health benefits. "Seaweed is a great source of iodine, which can help promote healthy thyroid function and that's important for a healthy metabolism," says Nazha. Common types of seaweed include nori, wakame, dulse and arame, and they're available from health food stores and Asian supermarkets. Seaweed can be eaten raw, roasted or rehydrated in water and then added to cooked dishes.
How to eat seaweed:
- Shred seaweed into soups or salads
- Soak in water and use the liquid as a stock for cooking
- Use it to make homemade sushi
5. Tahini
Tahini is a nutty Middle Eastern paste made from the kernel of crushed sesame seeds. "Unhulled tahini is made with the sesame seed shell on it and, as a result is about four times higher in calcium than hulled sesame seeds," says Purcell. Although high in oil, tahini is a healthy source of polyunsaturated fat, which can help to reduce cholesterol levels when it's used in place of saturated fat.
How to eat tahini:
- Blend with chickpeas, lemon, garlic and olive oil to make hommus
- Use it as a healthy sandwich spread
- Make a cheesecake with tahini, white miso and silken tofu


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The leisure centre at Clayton Hotel Galway under the lead of leisure centre manager Clare Gohery were the proud recipients of an emerald White Flag Award in 2014 and have furthermore progressed to a Diamond Award at the Ireland Active National White Flag Quality Standards Awards in 2015. The White Flag leisure centre awards are the main social event in the calendar year for those working in the leisure industry, and was attended by over 250 delegates. The awards place emphasis on the highest standards in hygiene and environmental activities.
What is The White Flag Award?
The White Flag National Quality Standard, grades facilities' operational standards, similar to the Blue Flag award which classifies Ireland's beaches, and it is fast becoming the most sought after accolade in the leisure industry! It is the only industry specific award for the Irish Leisure and Spa Industry. White Flag winning leisure centre, must meet a number of criteria in order to be awarded a White Flag. The White Flag is based on four essential areas when operating any leisure centre or spa – safety, hygiene, customer engagement and HR. The standard is designed to encourage continuous improvement.
The jury panel involved in the selection is chaired by Swim Ireland, Irish Hotels Federation, the Consumer Association, and the National Lifeguard Training Programme. It is an extremely prestigious accolade, and is essentially a mark of quality within the industry.
Clayton Hotel Galway's Achievement
Leisure & Fitness Manager at Clayton Hotel Galway Clare Gohery said, "A Diamond award is a fantastic achievement. It is the highest accolade for any hotel. It will help recognise the great standards that members like us achieve, but also the improvements that we make year on year".
The team at Clayton Hotel Galway ensure that the high standards outlined in the White Flag awards are continually met and exceeded. Employees are dedicated, and work hard at ensuring they are up to speed on the latest training. The safety of swimmers and guests of the leisure centre is of paramount importance to the experienced team.
The leisure centre at Clayton Hotel Galway includes a 20m pool, sauna, steamroom, and fitness suite. The leisure facilities are available to residents of Clayton Hotel Galway on a complimentary basis for the duration of a guests stay. Clare and the award winning team are always on hand to answer any questions or queries you may have during your stay.
The pool is also open for memberships for non-residents. Membership is available on a three, six or nine month basis, from €85. In addition to this, the leisure centre offer a number group and individual of swimming classes for both adults and children. There is also an option to join aqua aerobics or the ever popular baby swimming classes, which are conducted by external qualified teachers from the famous company Water Babies.
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Shoshana Shier Lecture Series: Kenneth D. Wald, "The Choosing People: Understanding the Political Behavior of American Jewry"
Lecture 2: "The Rise of American Jewish Politics in the 19th Century"
For almost eighty years, American Jews have been voting in a way that defies the logic of American politics. Despite being one of the most affluent and well-educated groups in the United States, they have been and remain strongly attached to the more left-wing of America's political parties. The lectures examine the anomaly of Jewish support for the Democratic Party. The first traces the roots of this behavior to the American founding and notes how American Jews have developed a political profile unlike any other Jewish community that has been studied. In the second lecture, Wald explores the engagement of American Jews in American political life during the period before the mass immigration of Eastern Europe Jews in the late nineteenth century. The final lecture explores the continuity of American Jewish politics through the 1960s and how it has responded to a changing political climate since then.
Kenneth D. Wald is Distinguished Professor of Political Science and the Samuel R. "Bud" Shorstein Professor of American Jewish Culture and Society at the University of Florida. The Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies also welcomes him as the Shoshana Shier Distinguished Visiting Professor for the fall semester of 2015. For more information, please click here.
This event is free and open to the public. No registration required. Please be advised that seating is limited.
Date & Time
Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 4:00pm
Jackman Humanities Building, Room 100, 170 St. George Street


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NEW YORK (AP) – Shares of Twitter went on sale to the public for the first time Thursday, instantly leaping more than 70 percent above their offering price in a dazzling debut that exceeded even Wall Street's lofty hopes.
TUNICA, Miss. (AP) – It seemed like a win for everyone involved when a startup car company, backed by political heavyweights, wooed investors with plans to build a massive auto plant in the Mississippi Delta, hire thousands of people and pump out a brand new line of fuel-efficient vehicles.
The other shoppers in the Knoxville grocery store probably don't know who she is and certainly have no idea what she is doing.
Michelle DePalmer-Williams is, from all appearances, just another mom loading the cart with milk and bread and orange juice, checking her iPhone for text messages and emails.
Erika Ewen has joined Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors Asset Services LLC as controller. Ewen will direct the accounting department in all accounting functions and financial reporting of Commercial Advisors Asset Services as well as all property management clients.
President Barack Obama carried Shelby County in unofficial Nov. 6 election returns as his Republican challenger Mitt Romney took the state's 11 electoral votes.
Voter turnout in the most popular election cycle among Shelby County voters was 61.9 percent, about the same percentage as four years ago. But the 371,256 voters is fewer than 2008 when more than 400,000 Shelby County voters cast ballots. The percentage is about the same because there are fewer registered voters in Shelby County than there were four years ago after a purge by election officials.
Licensed clinical social worker Courtney Ciaramitaro has joined Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School as school counselor. She will work primarily with middle school students.
Hometown: Memphis
The Circuit Playhouse will present "Good People" Aug. 31 through Sept. 23 at Circuit, 51 S. Cooper St. For more information or tickets, visit www.playhouseonthesquare.org or call 726-4656.
Memphis Breakfast Rotary Club will meet Thursday, Aug. 30, at 7 a.m. at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Steve Ehrhart, AutoZone Liberty Bowl executive director, will speak. Contact Mark Edwards at email@example.com.
Races on the Nov. 6 ballot for six sets of suburban school boards took shape Thursday, Aug. 16, at the noon filing deadline for candidate qualifying petitions.
The candidates that made the deadline have another week to withdraw from the races if they wish.
Polls open across Shelby County at 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, in elections that already promise to be memorable for problems during the early voting period as well as the mixture of issues and one-of-a-kind contests on the ballot.
BOSTON (AP) — Taking aim at what they call an abuse of the taxpayers' money, a growing number of states are blocking welfare recipients from spending their benefits on booze, cigarettes, lottery tickets, casino gambling, tattoos and strippers.
NEW YORK (AP) – Wal-Mart's final shareholder vote for its board of directors showed unprecedented dissent against key executives and board members, including CEO Mike Duke, in the wake of allegations of bribery in Mexico.
A fight between the emcee and a performer interrupted the 2009-2010 Addy Awards ceremony Saturday night, and the fight itself was then interrupted when a man drove a motorcycle through the crowd of Memphis' creative elite.
The state commission that recommends finalists for judicial vacancies has a vacancy of its own.
Bill Young of Chattanooga is acting chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission following the resignation of former JNC Chairman David Bautista of Johnson City.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economic recovery has just begun and "we still have work to do," a senior Treasury official told Congress Thursday, sending the strongest signal yet that the administration is prepared to extend its $700 billion bank bailout fund.
The Memphis Lawyers' Chapter and University of Memphis Law School Student Chapter of the Federalist Society will hold a seminar today from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 3715 Central Ave. Steven J. Mulroy and Christopher Green will present "A Constitution Day Debate: Living Constitution vs. Original Intent." To register, call Greg Grisham at 527-0214.
Talk Shoppe will present "Home Financing: How to Get the Best Deal in Today's Market" today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.
Kirk Caraway of Allen, Summers, Simpson, Lillie & Gresham PLLC has been selected as a "Rising Star" in the field of Labor and Employment Litigation by Law & Politics Midsouth Superlawyers publication for 2008.
Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham, vice president for student affairs and a professor in counseling, education psychology and research at the University of Memphis, has been elected to the board of directors of the American Psychological Association.
Virginia Stallworth is the new president of the board of directors for the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Stallworth has served on the board since 2005. She is the associate director at the Memphis Child Advocacy Center, where she has worked for nine years. Stallworth also serves on the board of directors for the Memphis Area Women's Council.
Trip Peeples has been promoted to administrator for Methodist Alliance Health Services' Home Medical Equipment and Infusion division.
Peeples has been with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare for seven years, most recently serving as corporate director of finance and reimbursement and interim chief financial officer for Methodist Extended Care Hospital.
Greg V. Ortega was named director of corporate product marketing for TBC Corp. Ortega previously held positions as TBCs manager of strategic marketing and manager of marketing and procurement for light truck tires. He earned...
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Sgt. Jackie Setliff of the Shelby County Sheriffs Office was chosen as Officer of the Year by the Optimist Club. A ceremony honoring Setliff begins at 10 a.m. today in the Sheriffs Conference Room, 201 Poplar Ave., ninth floor...
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PM does not fulfill constitutional requirements, Iftikhar Chaudhry tells ECP
The former chief justice has sought details of assets of the prime minister. Lawyer of Iftikhar Chaudhry, Sheikh Ahsanuddin has said that after getting details of the PM's assets, they would file a petition in the court and will seek declaring Nawaz Sharif ineligible for holding a public office.
On the other hand, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Sahibzada Salahuddin has demanded details of Pakistan Muslim League-N leader and PM's son-in-law captain (retd) Safdar's assets. He has also filed a petition in ECP against PM's daughter Maryam Safdar demanding to declare her ineligible for hiding her assets.
Nawaz Sharif is expected to give a policy statement on the issue of Panama Papers on the floor of National Assembly today. He may announce some necessary steps to ensure transparent probe into the Panama Papers issue and the matter of offshore companies.


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Chelsea frustrated by 10-man Leicester, Kane sets new Spurs record
Chelsea were held to a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge by a Leicester City side reduced to 10 men after the break.
Shinji Okazaki missed an early chance after Ben Chilwell had got down the left to cross, but the champions soon forced Kasper Schmeichel to make a good save from Eden Hazard.
Riyad Mahrez almost set up a chance but Jamie Vardy, who was just unable to get to his through ball, but with moments until half-time the home side almost broke through when Cesc Fabregas was thwarted by Schmeichel.
In the second half, Mahrez embarked on a run that ended when he went down inside the area only for referee Mike Jones to wave away penalty appeals, and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte took off Eden Hazard and brought on Pedro shortly before the hour as he looked for a spark.
Chilwell was dismissed when he picked up a second yellow card for a foul on Victor Moses, and ex-Leicester man N'Golo Kante saw a long-range effort saved by Schmeichel as Chelsea tried in vain to break through.
Harry Kane struck twice to become Tottenham Hotspur's all-time leading Premier League scorer as they beat Everton 4-0 at Wembley.
England striker Kane took his Spurs total in the competition to 98, leaving him one clear of Teddy Sheringham.
With 26 minutes gone, Son Heung-Min timed everything right when Serge Aurier's scuffed shot fizzed across the box and he steered the ball home from close range.
And soon after the break Everton were undone when a superb turn from Son enabled him to run into the area and cross for Kane -- who appeared to be a fraction offside -- to steer home.Spurs made it 3-0 on the hour as Kane's scuffed finish bounced beyond Pickford and added the fourth in superbly stylish fashion as Serge Aurier, Son and Alli combined beautifully before Eriksen smashed home.
West Ham continued their fine form as they produced a superb away performance to win 4-1 at Huddersfield.
Both Manuel Lanzini and Marko Arnautovic caused problems early on, and the visitors went ahead on 27 minutes when home keeper Jonas Lossl played the ball short to Joe Lolley, who dallied and allowed Mark Noble to steal possession and finish.
Lolley made amends when he cut in from the right and curled an excellent finish home five minutes before half-time, but within seconds of the restart West Ham had their lead back when in-form Marko Arnautovic thumped in a low finish, and Manuel Lanzini then made it 3-1 before the hour.
With the home side in disarray, more excellent play by Arnautovic created the chance from which Lanzini lashed in the fourth just past the hour.
Watford came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to Southampton in controversial fashion as Abdoulaye Doucoure appeared to handle their 90th-minute equaliser into the net.
Both sides had openings before Southampton hit the front after 20 minutes when Shane Long got away down the right and his pass found James Ward-Prowse, who beat Heurelho Gomes to give the Saints the lead.
Gomes made a fine save from Long but the home side were two down before the break when Dusan Tadic set up Ward-Prowse to strike again a minute before the break.
Watford brought on striker Troy Deeney for midfielder Ben Watson at the break and hit back through Andre Gray after Daryl Janmaat's effort had been saved, and Deeney was involved at the end when his flick was bundled home by Doucoure.
Crystal Palace moved five points clear of the relegation zone as Bakary Sako gave them a 1-0 win over Burnley at Selhurst Park.
Sako was in the thick of the action in the early stages and the home fans wanted a penalty when he went down under James Tarkowski's challenge -- but after 21 minutes he made it onto the scoresheet when his left-footed effort beat Nick Pope.
The home side dominated the first period but Burnley began the second on the front foot and were almost level when a Sam Vokes header hit the side netting.
Burnley were having plenty of the ball as Palace failed to offer the same level of threat they had in the first -- but they were unable to find an equaliser as Roy Hodgson's side held on.
West Bromwich Albion eased their relegation fears and added to Brighton's worries with a 2-0 win at The Hawthorns.
Brighton began sharply, with Jose Izquierdo firing just wide within the opening couple of minutes -- but within moments of that they were behind when Jonny Evans headed home after a corner had been flicked on.
The visitors came close to levelling when Lewis Dunk's thumping strike from inside the area was blocked, but they were failing to cause too many problems.
And West Brom had the cushion they needed 10 minutes into the second half when Craig Dawson struck after Brighton had been unable to deal with another set piece.
Newcastle were held to a 1-1 draw at St James' Park as Swansea gained a key point in their battle to move towards safety.
The home side began on the front foot and should have taken the lead after 13 minutes when Ayoze Perez crossed but Dwight Gayle, around eight yards out, headed over the top.
Gayle had another header ruled out for offside and dragged an effort wide early in the second half -- and he and his teammates were made to pay on the hour when Jordan Ayew was left all alone in the area and, after his first header was saved, he nodded the rebound into the net.
But home nerves were eased when Jonjo Shelvey played a ball over the top for Perez and he helped it on towards Joselu, who swept home to level.
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By RAELYNN RICARTE
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October 4, 2006
Senatorial candidate Carol York has made another questionable statement in the Voters' Pamphlet that has already been sent to military members and will arrive in other mailboxes by Oct. 18.
York, who resides in Hood River, declined to personally comment on the accuracy of her claim to be a certified teacher. She passed a reporter's questions on to spokesperson Michael Gay, who runs her Clackamas County campaign office.
He denied that it was misleading for York to use the title of teacher in the present tense — even though it has been almost 30 years since she earned certification in physical education from New York State.
At issue is this sentence, "I am a certified teacher who understands that just throwing money at problems without sensible solutions is not the answer."
Gay verified on Monday that York has never taught in Oregon. However, she has recently been photographed in a classroom for campaign material that was mailed late last week. According to Gay, York is perfectly within her right to make the claim.
"She could walk into a New York classroom today if she was hired and be a teacher," said Gay. "She's been through the process and I think that qualifies her in knowing the needs of the classroom and what it takes to be a teacher."
York, a Republican, is challenging Democratic Sen. Rick Metsger for the District 26 seat in the Nov. 7 general election. In an ironic twist, there is another Carol York who teaches in a fifth-grade Milwaukie classroom --- and whose daughter's orthodontist recently offered monetary support for her campaign.
Gay said candidate York has assisted in Oregon classrooms. He said her long-standing support for education is evidenced by her service as former chair of the Columbia Gorge Community College Small Business Development Center Advisory Committee. And her continuing involvement in college and local scholarship programs.
"This is an issue of huge importance to her," he said.
In her campaign literature, York is supporting the national movement spearheaded by First Class Education to channel 65 cents of every general fund dollar directly into the classroom. She joins other proponents of that plan in the contention that only 59 cents is now given to K-12 schools in Oregon — which is $240 million less than desired.
However, the Chalkboard Project, an independent and nonpartisan group that monitors school spending, recently reported that 69 cents of every $1 received by the state goes into the classroom. And that figure rises to almost 70 percent in some areas of the state, including Hood River County.
According to reports, York and her husband, Peter Fotheringham, moved full-time to Hood River County in 1988 to establish Gorge Publishing, Inc. They had traveled to the area from Seattle, Wash., where they had lived since 1981, to gather material for Northwest Sailboard Magazine, which they co-founded.
York came to the Pacific Northwest after gaining her teaching certification in 1977 from St. Lawrence University in New York. She finished up her graduate work at the University of Washington and then took on duties as supervisor of King County's 17 indoor pools, one outdoor pool and 10 swimming beaches.
In 1997 York was appointed to the District 1 seat on the Hood River County Board of Commissioners. She was subsequently elected to the role in 2002 but decided not to run this year in order to devote her time to the state race.
The teaching issue is the second of York's statements in the Voters' Pamphlet to spark attention. She drew fire from Metsger in September for an assertion that he opposed requiring proof of citizenship or legal residency before an immigrant could apply for a driver's license.
In fact, in 2003 Metsger authored Senate Bill 586 that required proof of residency before a driver's license was issued. In addition, an immigrant could not obtain an identification card without that proof. Metsger also provide a stack of correspondence traded with constituents that backed up his longtime belief that a driver's license should not be issued to anyone but a lawful resident of Oregon.
York said she had relied on statements about Metsger's stand from a source that she declined to reveal.
"I've been told that he killed a bill by not letting it go forward," she said.
Metsger, who chaired the Senate Transportation and Economic Development Committee in 2003, said SB586 and two other pieces of similar legislation, one in the House, died due to lack of support.
He was asked to comment on York's teaching status but declined. Metsger said he prefers to "stay on the high road and keep focusing on the issues."
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POTSDAM, N.Y. -- Bridget M. Ryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Ryan of Fairfax, Vt., recently received the Frederica Clarkson Award during Clarkson University's 104th Commencement Ceremony in Potsdam, N.Y. Ryan was selected for the $1,000 award by the University faculty, based on hers cholarship and promise of outstanding professional achievement.
Ryan, a civil and envioronmental engineering major, graduated from Clarkson with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.927. She is a Presidential Scholar, Tau Beta Pi--Engineering Honorary Society member, Chi Epsilon--Civil Engineering Honorary Society member, Phi KappaPhi--National Honor Society member, and served as junior officer and secretary of the Society of Women Engineers.
Ryan also served as a house adviser at The Clarkson School, a summer intern in the Environmental Health and Safety Department at Lockheed Martin, and a volunteer for the BigBrother/Big Sister Program and the Potsdam Nursing Home. Ryan's future plans includes traveling through Europe.
Clarkson University is an independent institution located in northern New York, in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. The University has 2,670 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in its schools of Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, and Science, and its Interdisciplinary Engineering and Management program.


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COLDWATER Ś William Snyder, 64, will go back to prison after he tried to prevent his wife from calling 911 during a fight.
Branch County Circuit Judge Bill OÆGrady sentencedĀSnyder to 13 months to two years after he admitted he broke his wife'sĀcell phone duringĀa Feb. 25 dispute at their Clarendon Road home.
"I am doing life on the installment plan," Snyder admitted.
He must serve the remainder of his 15-year term for possession of a weapon by a felon and reckless use of a firearm causing injury after a 2000 Montcalm County conviction.
He also has convictionsĀin Kalamazoo County for weapons and property crimes. SnyderÆs parole officer warned him when he married that he and his intendedĀ"didnÆt mix well," defense attorney Bill Renner explained.
Renner called the incident a mutual affray. Snyder said the woman, who is nowĀSnyder's ex-wife and who got allĀSnyder's property in the divorce, "put me in a headlock" during the argument.
SnyderĀthrew a pop can on the floor, which hit his wife'sĀleg.
ThatÆs when he pulled her hair then smashed her phone, he said.
Renner asked the judge to keepĀSnyder in the county jail so Medicare could pay for his cancer treatments rather than put the burden on the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Snyder was paroled in May 2011 from Lakeland Correctional Facility. His parole would have ended this November.
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For Profit Prisons, a Field of Nightmares
"If you build it, they will come," said Caroline Isaacs, AFSC Arizona Program Director, quoting a famous line from the 1989 movie "Field of Dreams," which was filmed in Iowa. But Caroline wasn't talking about baseball, she was talking about the growth of private prisons in her home state of Arizona.
"It's just not right to get paid for depriving human beings from their liberty," Caroline explained to groups in Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Des Moines, and Ames during a recent speaker tour titled "Who Profits from Immigrant Detention and Mass Incarceration?" Yet private companies own more than 130 prisons, including immigrant detention centers.
The government doesn't save money by privatizing prisons, she explained, drawing on her 15 years of experience advocating for incarcerated individuals and their families, just and effective statewide criminal justice policy, and organizing against the proliferation of private prisons and immigrant detention centers. To the contrary, her research indicates private prisons can be more costly to taxpayers, since the owners have to earn money for shareholders on top of operating expenses and what the government still needs to spend for contract administration. Problems associated with prisons-for-profit include underpaid and undertrained staff, high staff turnover rates, violence, abuse, sexual assault, deficiencies of medical and mental health care, riots, escapes, and death, Caroline said.
For more than a year, AFSC has focused on the private prison industry as an example of "governing under the influence," i.e. abuses to the public interest committed by major corporations with insider access to government officials. In particular, AFSC has drawn attention to the federal budget provisions which mandates detention of 34,000 immigrants every day, with almost 60% of them held in private prisons owned by companies that spend millions of dollars a year on lobbying and campaign contributions. In Iowa, we are encouraging folks to introduce a caucus resolution calling for the elimination of the detention quota. Read more about the quota in our fact sheet.
Although Iowa does not have private prisons, mass incarceration affects everybody. The U.S. is the world's leading jailer with over 7 million people in the U.S. justice system (including probation and parole) and 2.3 million people in correctional facilities. The private prison industry, which has lobbied for bills including three-strikes policies, mandatory minimums, and truth-in sentencing, is at the forefront of driving mass incarceration.
According to Detention Watch, 9 of out the 10 biggest ICE immigrant detention centers owned privately. The quota for FY 2014 allocated $1,840,000,000 and added up to 400,000 people in federal detention. Corrections Corporation of America, the biggest private prison corporation, spent over $10 million lobbying from 2008 to 2014.
"Federal spending on immigration enforcement now surpasses all other federal law enforcement activities combined, including the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Secret Service, US Marshals, and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms," Isaacs said.
"And recidivism is good for business," she continued, expressing how the mission of corrections should be to "correct." But private prisons have experienced recidivism rates from 40-60%.
"How can you expect to see any other business survive with a 40-60% failure rate?"
(Caroline Isaacs with GUI volunteer and staff holding banners outside a Hillary Clinton event, talking with attendees about corporate money driving policy in Urbandale, IA on Dec. 9)
To learn more about other political contributions and connections between private prisons and government, read our new GUI white paper The Role of For-Profit Prison Corporations Shaping U.S. Immigrant Detention & Deportation Policies. Read Isaac's latest report titled The Treatment Industrial Complex: How For-Profit Prison Corporations are Undermining Efforts to Treat and Rehabilitate Prisoners for Corporate Gain.
See some photos from the Iowa tour and how the presidential candidates have answered AFSC questions about private prisons.
Visit our newsroom to see Caroline Isaacs' media appearances in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Quad Cities Times, Marshalltown's Times-Republican, and KHOI Ames community radio station.


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Applicatives are less "powerful" than Monads but considerably more common ... if you know what to look for. This talk will discuss Applicative Functors in Haskell paying particular attention to how they interact with effectual computation. The basis of the talk is taken from the paper: Applicative Programming with Effects by McBride and Paterson (soi.city.ac.uk/~ross/papers/Applicative.html). The talk will introduce the Functor and Applicative type classes in Haskell and provide some concrete examples of their use.
Part 2 of this talk is at vimeo.com/31518213.
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A schoolboy has been given approval to start changing into a woman – provided he has his sperm frozen in case he decides to 'father' children some time in the future.
The extraordinary and controversial case has emerged in Australia where a female judge in the Family Court has given the 16-year-old boy the go-ahead to start drug treatment in the first steps to his conversion into womanhood.
Judge Linda Dessau said the teenager, who is mildly autistic, was mature enough to know what he wanted – and he had the support of his parents, six specialists and a lawyer.
Sydney's Daily Telegraph reported today (Wed) that the boy, identified only as 'O' comes from a loving family who 'adore and respect him'.
He also had the support of his 14-year-old sister, in whose clothes he has been secretly dressing up in.
The judge said the boy was so desperate to become a girl that he had become suicidal and had once taken the extreme step of swallowing lead solder at his school.
Added to the unusual case was the judge's observation that the boy's father had also enjoyed dressing up as a girl but he had said that he 'grew out of it'.
The parents of O thought he would also grow out of his obsession of dressing up as a girl but that did not happen.
When he was 14 he told his parents that he was revolted by his male body.
It is not the first time that an Australian court has created controversy by allowing a minor to start hormone treatment to change sex.
Six years ago the Family Court granted permission for a 13-year-old girl identified only as 'Alex' – who came from a troubled family – to start treatment to become a man.
Then last year Alex, by then aged 17, was given permission to have a double mastectomy.


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New Orleans restaurateur Adolfo Garcia — whose High Hat Cafe and Ancora Pizzeria helped jump-start the commercial revitalization of Freret Street — has bought a building on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard for his next venture.
Demonstrating the degree to which the redevelopment of O.C. Haley has taken off, city officials recently compared the Central City corridor to busy Magazine Street as they discussed the need for increased parking they expect in the near future.
Garcia and several partners bought the former child care center at 1800 O.C. Haley in June, and he plans to convert its first floor into a restaurant.
"We think that bringing another restaurant into the neighborhood is going to bring some foot traffic into the neighborhood," Garcia said, noting the similarities between O.C. Haley now and Freret Street a few years ago, when High Hat and Ancora opened. "The foot traffic on Freret Street is amazing right now, and hopefully, we can do the same thing on OCH."
The renovation is still months down the road, and Garcia wants to keep what kind of restaurant he has in mind under wraps a while longer. But he said the location is ideal — situated in the Uptown area but with direct access to the Central Business District and immediately surrounded by major upcoming projects, including the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra headquarters and the Jack and Jake's market in the former Myrtle Banks School.
"I was down there eating at Casa Borrega a while back, and I saw what was going on with the street," Garcia said. "There's a lot of action going on. It's got great bones, kind of like Freret did."
The proposed restaurant, which will have more than 3,000 square feet of floor space, appears to have garnered some community support already, but also some concerns.
The proposed change in use from the previous business requires the city to revisit its parking requirement: 21 off-street parking spaces for a building of that size. The property currently has no off-street parking, but the child care center had six spaces grandfathered — causing Garcia and developer Tad Mondale to ask the city Board of Zoning Adjustments last week for a waiver of the remaining 15 spaces.
Mondale told the board that he convened a neighborhood meeting in July to discuss the project, and that nearby business owners and business association representatives supported the waiver.
Still, there are some concerns about congestion becoming more of a problem on O.C. Haley.
Attorney Terrance Prout, representing Majestic Mortuary across the street, told board members, "If this place is allowed to start without using its land for off-street parking, it will cause an immediate traffic issue."
The board voted to postpone a decision on the waiver request for 30 days to give its staff more time to evaluate the plan.
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Near Lorton in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Shiloh Baptist Church
Erected 2011 by The Fairfax County History Commission.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Virginia, Fairfax County History Commission marker series.
Location. 38° 40.105′ N, 77° 10.2′ W. Marker is near Lorton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Gunston Road (Virginia Route 242), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10704 Gunston Road, Lorton VA 22079, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 'Thermo-Con' House (approx. 2.1 miles away); Non Commissioned Officers' Service Club (approx. 2.2 miles away); Vision, Initiative, and Dedication Belvoir Grounds and Potomac View Trail (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Birth of a River (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Army Comes to Belvoir (approx. 2.3 miles away); Life at Belvoir (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Influence of the Fairfax Family (approx. 2.3 miles away).
Categories. • African Americans •
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on August 11, 2012. This page has been viewed 481 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2012. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.


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JEFFERSON'S Carson Newman threw a 141-2 in the discus Thursday to win the region title and secure his spot to the state sectionals.
His throw bettered the field by eight feet.
Three other Dragons will join Jefferson at the state sectionals. The list includes defending Class AA pole vault champion Mason Hamrick, who finished second in 8-AA with a vault of 13-6.
Others qualifying were Josh Reid (fourth, 800 meters, 2:05.74) and James Howard (third, pole vault, 13 feet).
Jefferson finished sixth in 8-AA overall with 46 points.
Track: Newman rules region discus, headed to sectionals
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Mark Rogers of Orrs Island is in Venezuela trying to get a new lease on his baseball life.
Rogers, a right-handed pitcher who became a minor league free agent in September when he was removed from the Milwaukee Brewers' 40-man roster, reported last week to the Bravos de Margarita in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League.
"A lot of teams were interested in Mark, and this was the best situation for him," said Ivan Hand, an attorney based in Alabama who represents Rogers.
According to Hand, Rogers could make his first start in the winter league next week for the Bravos. "He will throw a couple of bullpens and then he'll start," he said.
Rogers, 27, was the fifth overall pick in the 2004 draft out of Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham. In 2012, he went 3-1 with a 3.92 earned run average in seven starts during a two-month stint in the majors with the Brewers.
In this past season, Rogers was expected to compete for a spot in Milwaukee's starting rotation, but suffered from diminished velocity in spring training that the Brewers attributed to "shoulder instability." He never made it past Double-A. In his final start for the advanced Class A Brevard County Manatees in the Florida State League on Aug. 29, Rogers' fastball touched 93 miles per hour.
Rogers' career has been plagued with shoulder and hand surgeries.
Following Rogers' release at the end of the minor league season, Milwaukee assistant general manager Gord Ash did not rule out re-signing him to a minor-league contract.
"(We) told him to finish his season in Brevard, go home after that and we'll be in touch," Ash said.
Hand said a number of major league teams have expressed an interest in Rogers.
"We're in the process of fielding free-agent offers," he said. "There's a lot of interest in him based on (his) 2012 (performance) with the Brewers. He's healthy now and ready to show what he can do."
The Bravos play on Isla de Margarita Island, located about 100 miles east of Caracas in the Caribbean.
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