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Ken Jackson 3:38 p.m., Oct. 14
Donna Lambert, facing seven felonies for selling marijuana to an undercover officer with a doctor's recommendation, accepted a plea deal on May 27 and will avoid jail time.
Lambert's case is the third of three medical marijuana prosecutions pursued by San Diego County district attorney Bonnie Dumanis's office in the wake of Operation Green Rx, a multi-agency sweep of San Diego collectives dating back to 2008. Defendants in the other cases — Jovan Jackson and Eugene Davidovich — were acquitted.
"It's not a victory; it's kind of a draw," Lambert told me outside the courtroom. She said she still believes she never broke the law. Lambert was arrested in her home in February 2009, after what she called "a SWAT-style raid."
A medical marijuana patient at the time, Lambert was operating a home-delivery-focused collective. On two occasions, she sold a quarter-ounce of marijuana to a man with a valid doctor's recommendation who turned out to be an undercover cop.
Charged with seven felonies, Lambert faced up to four years in jail. Per Lambert's plea deal, six felonies were dismissed immediately, and the seventh will be dropped at an October sentencing hearing, leaving only a misdemeanor possession charge on her record.
Lambert first took medical marijuana to relieve side effects from chemotherapy. Today, she suffers from chronic pain. She showed me a big bottle of oxycodone pills that doctors prescribed along with Ambien to help her sleep more comfortably (though she prefers marijuana brownies, finding them safer and more effective).
I want to thank Shane Finneran for coming to my hearing and writing this article. It is so important for the public to be important for people to understand the politics of medical marijuaan in San Diego.
Most of the article was correct, he just had one detail reversed. It should have said that I previously used a combination of Ambian and Oxycodone in order to sleep, but I normally forgo that and use about 1/2 a marijuana brownie instead. I find the edible form of marijuana much more effective, it allows me to sleep through the night, and with the use of marijuana, I am much safer as marijuana does not affect the brainstem which controls breathing and heartrate. Marijuana is a safe and effective alternative to pharmaceuticals.
Also, people have asked me as to the question of revoking any of my medical marijuana rights.
There was no attempt by the DA or the judge to question my medical marijuana rights at all. I have extensive health issues and recommendations from 5 doctors. My medical marijuana rights are intact and respected.
Thanks again, Shane, for this article. Donna Lambert
Donna Lambert is inspiring. I am appalled at District Atty Bonnie Dumanis' action, and going after Ms Lambert with a pathetic snitch is a waste of our resources, and smacks of a witch-hunt.
Upon opening my vote-by-mail ballot, and feeling that the (unchallenged) Bonnie Dumanis did not deserve my vote -- I "wrote in" someone else for County DA -- Donna Lambert.
Is the judicial system seriously continuing this pathetic witch hunt for people, like Donna Lambert, who are only trying to medicate themselves non-pharmaceutically? Seven felonies is absolutely ludicrous when people are using and cooking methamphetamines under San Diego's nose.
San Diego County should be disappointed in itself for hiring someone who targets individuals trying to wean themselves off of opiates and depressents like Oxycodone and Ambien. Do your homework, District Attorney. These people want to soothe their bodily pains with a plant and not a proven highly addictive substance. DA Bonnie Dumanis, produce some testicular fortitude, and being in the position you are, have the ability to prosecute people who are not patients.


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Trained chickens
Category: Sports and Recreation > Training
Asked by: munkeyboy-ga
List Price: $5.00
23 May 2003 21:01 PDT
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How do you teach a chicken to play tic-tac-toe or where can you purchase chickens that already possess this skill?
Re: Trained chickens
Answered By: bobbie7-ga on 23 May 2003 23:57 PDT
Hello munkeyboy-ga, Thank you for your question. Bunky Boger trains chickens to play Tic-Tac-Toe by Positive Reinforcement. This means when a hen makes the right move it is rewarded with food. For those who think anyone can beat a hen at tick-tack-toe, don't count on it. Ginger and her 14 backups are highly trained, trainer Bunky Boger said. Using behavioral techniques made famous by psychologist B.F. Skinner, Boger taught the chickens to play tick-tack-toe through positive reinforcement. When a hen makes the right move, it is rewarded with food. Boger uses only white-legged hens, as roosters are too hard to train, he said. But training hens isn't all that easy, especially since each chicken has a unique personality. "They're remarkably like people, they're a little bit different from each other. Most people think a chicken is a chicken and they are. But people are people, too," said Boger, who has trained animals for 30 years. Las Vegas Review-Journal: UNBEATEN BIRDS: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2002/Jul-30-Tue-2002/living/19262071.html Ralph R. Miller, Editor of ANIMAL LEARNING & BEHAVIOR explained that the chicken pecked at any square which in turn activated a computer which played the game for the chicken. Recent question on the Animal Learning & Behavior e-discussion group I avoid Atlantic City, but the tic tac toe playing chicken in NYC's Chinatown also never lost. However, its peck screen was just out of sight of the human player with his own press screen. One day, while pursuing my hyperactive four-year old son behind the exhibit, I found that which square the pigeon pecked and which square the chicken's figure appeared were not always the same. In actuality, the chicken's peck (at any square) only activated a computer that in turn actually played the game for the chicken and never lost (note the analogy to looking behind the curtain of the Wizard of Oz). I don't doubt that chickens can be taught to play tic tac toe successfully, but some people find it easier to program a computer than to actually train the chicken. Ralph R. Miller, Editor ANIMAL LEARNING & BEHAVIOR Department of Psychology http://www.psych.utoronto.ca/~courses/369f/qa.html The chicken is trained to peck at lights, and the machine flashes a light next to the square representing the chicken's best move. http://www.gamezero.com/gamezero/games/1998/chicken/index.html Tic-tac-toe games with a chicken: The chicken is trained to peck at lights, and the machine flashes a light next to the square representing the chicken's best move http://www.chaparraltree.com/vending/coinop.shtml The following excerpt is taken from an article describing the methods: We had a coin operated unit (probably our most famous) called BIRD BRAIN. BIRD BRAIN played tic tac toe. The person had the opportunity to test his or her skill against the chicken (the chicken does get a little help). When we designed the control circuitry for BIRD BRAIN, we allowed for reinforcement at the end of the game, meaning that the chicken would usually play three, four or five times before the feeder fired. We knew that there would ordinarily never be a chance for the chicken's first move to be reinforced. We also knew from experience that a certain percentage of the birds (we guessed about 25 percent or one out of four birds) would have problems starting the game because THE FIRST PECK, OR MOVE, NEVER PAID OFF. In anticipation of this problem, we incorporated what we called a FEED FIRST CYCLE switch that reinforced the birds after the first, or starting peck. Well, we were almost right: it was one out of three birds or 33 percent. Those afflicted birds would simply pace back and forth in front of the cage, approach the switch panel and lights, and then back away and pace some more. It might repeat this behavior several times before finally giving the proper response. By turning on the FEED FIRST CYCLE switch, that delay behavior (delaying reinforcement, of course) would suddenly disappear after a few pecks had been reinforced at the beginning of the performance. RATIOS, SCHEDULES - WHY AND WHEN Robert E. and Marian Bailey, Ph.D. Bob & Marian Bailey Hot Springs, Arkansas http://www.click-l.com/Gems/Basics/fog0000000007.html In order to purchase a chicken that has already learned how to play tic-tac-toe, I would suggest that you get in touch with Bunky Boger at Animal Specialties. Here is his contact information: Contact Information: Bunky Boger Animal Specialties 13231 Hickory Creek Road, Lowell, AR 72745 Phone: 501-751-5088 http://www.pallensmith.com/features/highlights99/h2407f.htm Here are a number of articles with brief excerpts about tic-tac-toe playing chickens that may interest you: Casino Offers $10,000 for Beating Chicken At Tic-Tac-Toe The chickens will make the first move, pecking at X or O on a video display inside hen houses to be set up in the casino's main concourse. Gamblers will stand outside and press buttons on a separate panel. Boston.com: News http://www.boston.com/news/daily/04/casino_chicken.htm From Times Free Press: And according to Bunky Boger, head of Animal Specialties of Lowell, Ark., it's nearly impossible for a skilled tic-tac-toe player to lose if given the first move. According to Mr. Boger, who is apparently an expert in the world of professional tic-tac-toe chicken trainers, most human players draw. A few lose outright. "Some people, I've stood back and watched them play, and it seems they're incredibly stupid," he said. Times Free Press: http://www.timesfreepress.com/2001/oct/08oct01/freepressedit3.html Kansas City News: They are asked to work only two hours a day. There are about 60 of them. Their job is to play tick-tack-toe. They are chickens -- real, clucking, egg-laying hens. And if you can beat them, you get up to $10,000. Trained by Bunky Boger and his wife, Connie, of Springdale, Ark., the birds are managed by the Bogers, their six children and an extended family of brothers, cousins, nieces and nephews. Currently, the family manages four "Chicken Challenge" teams of 15 birds each. They are this summer's feathered, featured attractions at Aztar Corp. casinos in Evansville; Las Vegas; and Atlantic City, N.J. Kansas City News http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/local/3631309.htm Bunky Boger mentions that he only uses female white leghorn hens. In spite of the rooster call blaring from the Chicken Challenge machine, the family actually uses only white leghorn hens. They're prettier to look at, Boger explains. Plus, the females are more focused and easier to train. "Roosters have only one thing on their mind," he explains, "and it's not playing tic-tac-toe." http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/columnists/monica_yant_kinney/5433369.htm North County Times: The chickens are trained by Bunky Boger on a family farm and petting zoo in rural Tennessee. The chickens make the first move, pecking at X or O on a video display inside special hen houses to be set up in the casino's main concourse. Gamblers will stand outside the booth and press buttons on a separate panel. http://www.nctimes.net/news/2001/20010905/wwww.html Tic-tac-toe games with a chicken: The chicken is trained to peck at lights, and the machine flashes a light next to the square representing the chicken's best move http://www.chaparraltree.com/vending/coinop.shtml How to train a rooster to play the piano with Positive Reinforcement.: Last Sunday this guy was training a rooster to play the piano. He actually did it. Using bread as a treat he first fed bits to the rooster to gain his trust. He then got a small electronic keyboard and kept it off. He then dropped pieces of this bread onto the keys so the rooster picked the bread up and in the process tapped the keys. After a bit the rooster was doing this easily so the guy turned on the keyboard so the keys sounded each time the rooster pecked. After the rooster associated the sound with food, this guy made the rooster hit the keys five times before getting a treat. At the end the rooster was effectively playing the piano, he wasn't playing any tune in particular and in fact the noise sounded terrible but I was so amazed to see that this guy could train a rooster to do such a thing. I guess poultry is smarter than we give it credit for. Not sure if I could be bothered trying to train a chicken to play the piano though http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=3e918d56_1%40news.iprimus.com.au Search Criteria: Chicken playing Tic-tac-toe Trainer chicken Tic-tac-toe Reinforcement chicken tic-tac-toe Teach chicken Tic-tac-toe I hope this helps. If anything is unclear please request clarification and I'll be glad to offer further assistance before you rate my answer and close the question. Best Regards, Bobbie7-ga
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Re: Trained chickens
From: bobbie7-ga on 13 Jun 2003 17:22 PDT
Thank you for the five stars and tip! --Bobbie7
Re: Trained chickens
From: jimwww-ga on 08 Nov 2004 22:21 PST
One part of this answer deserves a comment: And according to Bunky Boger, head of Animal Specialties of Lowell, Ark., it's nearly impossible for a skilled tic-tac-toe player to lose if given the first move. Bunky is bogus. Played by competent players, tic tac toe will always end in a draw, no matter who moves first. The first player need NEVER lose. Here are my questions about this game/machine/procedure: (1) My guess is that the chicken is merely trained to peck at the square illuminated by the computer. If so the chicken will never lose if the computer is programmed well, and will sometimes win against incompetent human opponents. (2) Of course, the chicken can peck the wrong square even if the correct square is indicated by the computer. Is it true (as asserted by the psychologist quoted) that the computer will make the correct move even if the chicken pecks incorrectly? If so, the game is a sham; you're not playing against a chicken, you're playing against a computer. (3) Given that a properly behaving chicken can NEVER lose, I wonder how it was that Donald Trump won when he played. He was playing in his own casino, so in the larger sense this is not a mystery. There are also occasional reports of players beating the chicken and winning $500 from time to time. If I were training the chickens or building the boxes, I would never leave any of this to chance. So.... (4) Is there a switch that an operator can throw to put the computer into a "lose" mode? (5) Does the chicken ever make actual mistakes -- not overruled by the computer -- and thus really lose? I'm not asking for formal answers -- just raising the issues. The whole thing smells like a scam to me -- albeit an innocuous one (if you don't have to bet money to play the chicken).
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Squash Processing Center In Oriental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO –The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) recently signed an agreement with City government of Calapan for the construction of a P600,000 squash processing center here to help increase the income of agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) involved in squash farming.
DAR Region 4-B Director Erlinda Pearl V. Armada said the project cost, P480,000, would come from DAR under the government's "Grassroots Participatory Budgeting" program and P120,000 from the city government.
Armada said the squash canton production project in Sitio Bondoc, Guinobatan, Calapan City is estimated to employ for 40 women members of Guinobatan ARC Cooperative (GARCCO) who are directly involved in squash canton processing, and 25 squash and malunggay ARB-growers.
She said that the women, mostly wives of ARBs, will earn an estimated P400 per day or P8,000 per month for a 20-day production cycle.
Based on the project proposal's projected income statement, the return on investment of the project during the first year of operation is 17.40 percent., with the cooperative expected to earn P 66,000 monthly or P792,000 annually.
"The DOST has already awarded upgraded equipment for the cooperative and is just awaiting the construction of the production building," Engr. Marilou C. Baslan, Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer I, said.
Armada added that packaging enhancement and a series of trainings on noodle processing and current good manufacturing practices are needed to make GARCCO's noodle production system more efficient and compliant with food safety standards.
Armada said GARCCO, is registered with the Cooperative Development Authority as a credit cooperative and has 104 members (49 men and 55 women), most of whom are ARBs and their immediate household members.


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Chocolate Peppermint Candies
Chocolate Peppermint Candies
Chocolate and peppermint make a great combination, and whoever first thought of that did a great thing. Think of York Peppermint Patties... oh so good. When you chill them, they are even better! Well, at Christmas time one year, I was looking for something different to make to put on a cookie tray to give out to neighbors and friends. Turns out, that putting peppermint flavored items with other things, causes the fragrance of the peppermint to mingle with the other items. So they are best to give on their own if at all.
Here is a recipe for you to try your hand at making your own peppermint candies. I hope you enjoy it.
Chocolate Peppermint Candies
Three cups, or 18 ounces of semi sweet chocolate chips
Four and a half cups of confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
One teaspoon of pure peppermint extract (you can use peppermint flavoring, but the other is better, in my opinion)
Two tablespoons of shortening, like Crisco
Three quarters cup of sweetened condensed milk
Directions, below
Here are the directions for making these yummy Chocolate Peppermint Candies:
First, pour your extract into the milk, and stir to combine. Next, stir in three and a half to four cups of your powdered sugar. This will turn into what seems like a stiff dough.
Put this onto a hard surface, which has had powdered sugar sprinkled on it. Add additional sugar if needed, and knead it in until you get a stiff enough dough, that it is no longer sticky at all.
With a spoon, grab enough to make one inch sized balls. Place these on a baking sheet, that has been lined with waxed paper. Gently, flatten the balls into one and a half inch circles. Let these mint circles "dry" for about an hour or so. Turn them over carefully, and let them "dry" another hour.
Next, melt your chocolate chips and shortening. You can do this with a double broiler, or a microwave. Its a good idea to always melt your chocolate very slowly. With a double broiler, you want your water only hot, not boiling and not touching the bowl or container that your chocolate is in. Patience is good at this point. I like this method over microwaving, but the microwave works well too. Make sure it is in a microwave safe bowl, and stir it often so that your chocolate all melts evenly together as much as possible.
Cool the chocolate just a little bit. Now, dip your mint patties, into the mixture of chocolate, and place on waxed paper to harden.
It is good to store your candy and chocolates in a closed container in a cool place. Separate your rows of chocolates with waxed paper. Enjoy your peppermint candies!


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UNDER CONSTRUCTION - TO BE DELIVERED SUMMER 2018! Bonita Bay's finest high rise living where you will experience glorious sun rises and glistening sunsets over expansive views of Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Each residence has a private elevator lobby leading into the latest open floor plan design. Floor to ceiling sliders onto a large private terrace equipped with a built in gas grill. Thermador appliances and standard finishes that are beyond the "normal†standard. 3, 100 square feet of a well-defined flowing floorplan. Resort sized pool, fitness center, private movie theater, billiards, fully equipped catering kitchen to serve the designer finished event room completes the amenity package within the building. Seaglass has a private rooftop terrace for all residences use. Elegance without pretension.
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Crazy Cake
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup cocoa
1 cup shortening or oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all purpose flour
1 cup boiling water
Preheat oven to 325. Grease and flour light two 9-inch round or square pans. In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients except the water in the order they are listed. DO NOT STIR! Then add the boiling water and mix well. Pour cake into pans and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 1 hour before frosting.
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Binary Marble Adding Machine
I only stop over at the Make blog every once in awhile cause all that electric wiring and such kind of scares me, but this thing handmade number crunching thingamajiggy (i mean binary marble adding machine) they had posted today is pretty amazing (and made of wood, so not as scary). . .and it's fun watching the marbles drop, kinda like Plinko. I like that he notes it is only limited to 6-bits. Good-looking AND smart is my kind of a thing.


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The legend says, that a ditch in Timberwalk on Shaddowood rd; was cursed with a doll. A girl lived on the street, and heard a noise one night. She went outside, and found her toy doll in the ditch, in her favorite toy car that she always rode in.
The next day, she showed her mom. By then, her eyes had turned red. Before they were blue. That night she had nightmares.
The next day, she showed her dad. This time the dolls nails were long, and sharp. And, her skin was turning green. That night she had nightmares.
The next day, she went alone, and the doll wasn't there. She turned around to go back home, and there was the doll... this time, she looked EXACTLY like a witch. And, the doll had a steak. The girl was never seen again.


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A Labor MP Has Been Accused Of Taking A 'Sickie'
Bill Shorten refuses 'to comment'
Bill Shorten has refused to answer questions on whether federal Labor MP Michael Danby was taking a cheeky sick day back in September.
The opposition leader was kept tight-lipped on why the Member for Melbourne Ports attended a counter-terrorism conference in Israel last month during a sitting week of Parliament – which came after he told the Labor party he was unwell, the Herald Sun reports.
"I'm not going to comment about a person's personal medical issues," Mr Shorten said.
"The man gave us a medical certificate. I'm not a doctor. I'm not going to start second-guessing his medical prognosis and condition."
While Mr Danby confirmed he provided a medical certificate, he told The Australian that no taxpayer funds were spend on the trip - hitting back at allegations of chucking a sickie as a distortion of "circumstances".
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Cat drinks over 32oz a day, pees constantly.
Hello All,
I've decided to seek advice online regarding my male 8 yr old long-hair mixed cat, Socrates.
The story is long, and a bit convoluted. I appreciate the time taken to read this!
Three years ago, our cat Socks, started drinking A LOT of water. Somewhere between 32oz and 48oz in 24 hours. This same month, he caught fleas. He was an indoor cat at the time, and we got the fleas from our neighbours.
He had a pretty bad infestation by the time we put two and two together (I'd never seen/had fleas before, and he was indoor so we never thought...) and brought him to the vet, for two things. Flea medication and a check-up regarding the excessive drinking and urination.
Although the fleas are gone (and have never come back - Revolution!) he still drinks excessive amounts of water. We've taken him to two different Vets, both of which have completed urinalysis (regular and sterile) and bloodwork for diabetes etc.
Neither vet has been able to come up with a diagnosis. He's had antibiotics (out of desperation) and more visits and blood work than I can begin to list. His kidneys seem fine, despite the fact that he's unable to concentrate his urine. As it stands right now, we have him on 6mnth check-ups, and he's doing well.
Our current Vet advised that we make sure to keep water around at all times...which we do, he's got two 'watering holes'. We are not allowed to deny him the water in case it could cause some unforeseen problems.
Here are my concerns...
1) Poor thing is peeing so many times a day (8 or more) that he's fed up with it I'm sure.
2)Long term, this has to be detrimental for him (?!). The stress on the kidneys...everything. It just seems terrible.
3) A 15kg of litter lasts us only one week. We're cleaning the box twice a day, and have to do a complete 'change-over' every few days....If not, he pees outside the box (understandable I suppose, poor thing spends half his day in there). It's expensive, and really just crazy. Bags and boxes of litter everywhere.
Has anyone heard of such a thing before? Any advice, at all?
Thank you,
Does your cat food have a high sodium content? That could make your cat thirsty . Or does the water in your city have a lot of sodium in it?
Welcome to the board, I'm sorry to hear of your troubles with Socks. There's a good number of cat knowledgeable people on the site. Hopefully somebody will be able to shed some light on your problem, but one thing they'll want to know is what the cat is fed wet, dry or homemade, if he's on commercial what is the brand? Have you tried changing food types?
Has Diabetes [B]Insipidus[/B] ever been mentioned as a possibility? This is different from Diabetes Mellitus (aka sugar diabetes): [url]http://www.vetstreet.com/care/diabetes-insipidus-in-cats[/url]
I have one now who is a water champ too about 16 oz a day i know its xpensive but i use botttled water Only thing my vet who is excellent can find are very small kidney stones
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Shelby shape ups
Join the Shelby County Extension Office for a new six-week series of arthritis foundation approved exercises to increase strength, flexibility and balance. The series begins at 11 a.m. today at the Shelby County Extension Office. Classes meet at 11 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. The cost for the six-week series is $25. This class is free to Healthways Silver Sneakers program participants. Please call 633-4593 to register and for more information.
MOPS meeting
Gold Wing Riders meeting
Shelbyville Saddlebred Wings, Chapter KY-H The local Chapter of Gold Wing Road Riders Association, meets Friday at the Shelby County Cooperative Extension Office, 1117 Frankfort Road. Social time is 6:30 p.m. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. The group welcomes all makes of bikes. For more information, visit www.saddlebredwings.org.
Lincoln Institute Alumni
Shelby Area Chapter of Lincoln Institute Alumni meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. John United Methodist Church.
First Saturday Walk
Captain C. C. "Chipping Charlie" Anderson
In February 1945, as a 28-year-old lieutenant colonel, commanding an infantry battalion, the 1ST Battalion of the 3RD Marines, I embarked with my troops aboard USS Frederick Funston for the Iwo Jima invasion. My battalion, reinforced by attached units, including an engineering platoon, a pioneer platoon, a medical collecting section, was designated BLT 1-3 (Battalion Landing Team 1 of the 3rd Marine Regiment.)
AARP driver improvement
The AARP Driver Improvement Program for drivers age 55 and old will be offered from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. today at the Shelby County Extension Office. The class costs $20. Please call 633-4593 for more information and to reserve a space. A Kentucky law requires that car insurance companies give a reduction in premium to drivers 55 and older who complete an authorized driving course.
Angel Tree sign ups
In defeating the all-out Japanese attack of July 25-26, our Marines had broken the enemy's back. The day following, the battalion commander moved his command post from the foot of the cliff to the top. Ordinarily it would have been a poor location, for enemy fire directed at our frontlines would also pin down those in the command post and hinder their exercise of command. However, in this case, organized resistance at the front had ceased.
Liberating 'Scotch' whisky
Stubblefield Repeater Club meeting
The Stubblefield Repeater Club, Shelby County's amateur radio club, meets at 7 p.m. today at the Shelby County Fire Department Station 1, 200 Alpine Dr. For more information, call 502-220-7872 or 502-529-6054.
Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club of Shelbyville meets at noon Thursday at Stratton Community Center in Shelbyville. Lunch is provided and guests are welcome. Call 633-3750 to make a luncheon reservation.
Lions Club
Capital City Crush
travel softball tryouts
Capital City Crush Travel Softball Team is moving to 12U. The Crush is mainly an '06 Team looking to add more '06 and '05 players. Tryouts are 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. until noon Saturday at Sally Gaines Field in Frankfort. If unable to make one of the tryouts, call Tommy Fell at 502-316-0148 to arrange an alternate appointment time.
Music on the Lawn
Fonte Ridge
On July 22, the day following our landing, the 1st Battalion, of which I was Executive Officer (second-in command), was taken out of reserve and placed on the front line on Fonte Ridge, between the other two battalions of the 21st Marines.
Lucas, 9, Ruby Ann, 2, Mac, 5 and Elly, 7, Courtney, the children of Mary and Shane Courtney, raced around a vegetable stand on Vigo Road in Bagdad Monday like a group of rodeo clowns wrangling a bull back into its pen.
The kids were serving customers at their produce stand put together to support two of their friends diagnosed with juvenile diabetes.
"We've actually done better than I thought we would," said Lucas, as he bagged some vegetables for a customer, adding that they have raised $1,000 so far.
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A Comeback From the 90s That's Better Than MC Hammer – Animated GIFs!
Aug 26 2010
Um, yeah.
So you can see why these guys - animated GIFs, not MC Hammer - disappeared when Flash made animations a lot prettier and often easier for Web designers. MC Hammer disappeared for other reasons completely unrelated to design.
I've made a few mentions in previous posts about how designing and coding for email is about 10 years behind what can be done for the web. Just this one time, it might actually be a good thing...
Like MC Hammer, who came back in the late 2000s with a reinvention of his image and music, we can do the same with reinventing animated GIFs for email. He dropped the MC from his name, and we'll drop the cheesiness from GIFs.
When I say reinventing animated GIFs, I'm not referring to the way you make them (even though I will show you a couple of ways you can create them in the next post), I'm talking about how we can use them in our emails.
Before we jump into how we can use animated GIFs today in email, let's take a look at what the deal was with the old school GIFs.
The first generation of animated GIFs lacked one crucial element: SUBTLETY - in probably every sense of the word. These animated GIFs:
- Were EVERYWHERE
- Contained long animations
- Had lots of color (often in alternating, blinding and epileptic seizure inducing patterns)
- Caused super long load times (dial up was the only game in town back then) Looked corny
- Got really irritating after a while (especially if there was a MIDI music file to go along with it. Did anyone else's eye twitch just now?)
- Use sparingly
- Short, subtle animations
- Very few animated colors
- Quick load time (believe it or not, some folks out there still use dial up)
- Compliments the content
Why would you even want to use animated GIFs in your email? They draw attention to something specific and if you've never used them before, they're almost guaranteed to make your subscriber look at your email again, or look at it longer and maybe even interact with the GIF which is perfect since we want a high click rate! If used properly, they can make your email visually interesting and pretty.
Let's say you've got an online store and you're having a sale. You'd first like to grab your subscriber's attention about the sale and then have them click a button that will direct them to a landing page. Depending on your skill level, the timeframe and frequency of the sale, you can incorporate your animated GIF into the header, into a Call To Action (CTA) image or just make it a plain ol' standalone button.
If your sale starts next week and you'd like to rev up excitement about it, you could create an animated portion of your header just as an alert.
An animated GIF like this almost breaks our new generation guidelines, so be careful not to overdo it. The main reason for using short, subtle animations is to keep file size down. The longer the animation, the larger the file size. You could also create a similar animation as an animated banner if you don't want to use, or don't have access to the header.
An animated CTA is ideal for your sale if it's currently happening.
You can create urgency for your subscribers to click on the link (which in this case is the animated CTA) so they can start shopping while they still have time. Since CTAs tend to be bigger than headers, you'll definitely want to keep colors and the animation length to a minimum. Meaning, no quick alternating background colors while 20 products dance around, in and off the screen. I recommend making the main message of the CTA animated while everything else around it stays static. Too much movement in a smaller space like an email client's preview pane will drive your subscribers crazy and will possibly make them close your email.
If the sale is long term (like a month long event) or if it happens frequently (say, every 3rd Thursday of the month because of new shipments), a standalone button is probably the better choice.
It can be used as an attention grabber for a type of featured area in your email, rather than the main point. In this example, the standalone button accompanies the static image above it to compliment the content in this area. It's okay to use standalone buttons in several emails (but not several buttons in an email) since they're not in your face screaming for your attention.
Besides sales events, you can use animated GIFs for a number of reasons in your email (just not all at once, okay?):
- Show product options of a featured product (switch between available colors or between different images on how the product can be used)
- Urge subscribers to keep reading down the email
- To send a greeting (like for the Holidays)
- Announce free shipping (great for headers)
- As a fun and creative image to accompany a small message or a list of links (like the best handbags)
- Social Media Integration flashing Twitter, Facebook, etc. logos or content
- Complete a survey or Forward to a Friend (engage subscribers)
Check back next week, when I show you two different ways to make animated GIFs as well as incorporating the Outlook 2007 tip. By the end of this series, you'll be sending eye catching, revenue generating, high click rating emails that are Too Legit To Quit!
Until next time - happy designing!
Tiana :)


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SEVERAL IMPORTANT WORKS on the Cuban economy have been published over the last few years. One important development is the resumption of publication of a comprehensive, statistical yearbook that includes information on a range of economic and social indicators (item #bi2001003302#). The yearbook, now published by the Oficina Nacional de Estadísticas in Cuba, is similar in format and scope to earlier volumes published by the now-defunct Comité Estatal de Estadísticas. Also significant for statistical information is the annual report of the Banco Central de Cuba (item #bi2001003086#).
In 1997, and again in 2000, the Comisión Económica para América Latina (CEPAL), with the cooperation of the Cuban government, published a comprehensive review of Cuban economic policies and performance that is invaluable for students of the Cuban economy (item #bi2001003089#). In addition to analysis, the study also contains a comprehensive statistical annex—which includes some statistics not available from Cuban sources—as well as an annex of laws and regulations that affect economic activities.
Another noteworthy publication is an outstanding comparative analysis of economic policies and performance in Chile, Costa Rica, and Cuba by Mesa-Lago (item #bi2001003300#). This volume is essential reading for students of the Cuban economy as well as for those interested in Latin American economics and comparative systems.


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Weddings at the Drive In
Every summer, we attract thousands of people for carefree Americana entertainment, food, and more. We are a family-run business specializing in authentic Greek cuisine and hospitality. Our highly-trained staff of chefs, film projectionists, and everything in between are ready to transform our restaurant and cinema under the stars into a multidimensional space for your bespoke wedding.
To ensure that every event is unique, memorable and flawlessly executed, we only schedule five weddings per season. The wedding party has exclusive access to our drive-in, and every opportunity to make it their own for the day. Our grounds include a massive-movie screen, a handsome pergola and fire pit, a playground for the kids, a patio with a stage on which a band can set up, and much more. Next to the drive-in, we operate a family-run Greek restaurant, offering a wide array of Mediterranean dishes and Greek pizza. We also feature a Snack Shack on the patio, and a food truck that specializes in Greek fried dough and crepes.
As an outdoor theater, we are a unique venue with a lively and contemporary atmosphere. We love bringing people together and creating celebrations with a depth of heart and soul. We encourage creativity and breaking out of the mold; The couples that choose us enjoy the freedom to craft their own wedding experience. They are adventure seekers and march to the beat of their own drum.
Weddings mark the beginning of your journey and set the tone for your life's song. At Four Brothers Drive-In we are in pursuit of magic and are here to create a celebration that emphasizes the type of couple that you are.
• A Food Truck that serves Greek Fried Dough and Crepes.
• 4-Hour Open Bar
• Snack Shack serving burgers, hot dogs and shakes for one hour (10-11pm)
• Three options for main entrée from Four Brothers menu or customize for an additional charge
• Four Brothers' Famous Greek Salad
• Hors d'oeuvres – Crudités, Pizza, Spanakopita, and more!
• Dessert – Baklava
• Movie rights to any moving showing on our drive-in screen
• Fire pit for fireside socializing and s'mores
• Professional Photographer
• Our in-house graphic designer to design menus, programs, and signage
• Our staff set-up, decorate and clean-up after the party
• Exclusivity to our venue for one day: 12pm – 1am
• Highly-trained staff of over 65 experts in hospitality
The above amenities, services, catering and exclusivity fee total $18,450. We can accommodate more than 200 guests and charge $100 per person for over 120 guests.
** We require a 10% non refundable deposit – with 40% payment required 60 days before the wedding and the balance of 50% due 30 days before the wedding.
Tent and table rentals, lodging, live music and DJs are not included in the above estimate, but we work closely with local suppliers. (Tables and chair rentals are around $2,000 for ~150 guests.) We also own The Millerton Inn in nearby Millerton, NY, which features 11 rooms, just 10 miles away.


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University of Udine
June 5-8, 2017
via Gemona 92 - 33100 UDINE
Palazzo Toppo Wasserman
Department of Humanities and Cultural Heritage
Conference of young researchers working in the Ancient Near East
Welcome to the website of the 5th edition of the Broadening Horizons conference, which will be organized by the University of Udine in June 2017.
Broadening Horizons 5 is an International Congress dedicated to early-stage researchers and postgraduate students who work in various disciplines regarding the Ancient Near East and Eastern Mediterranean.
The purpose of the conference is to encourage discussions on new topics and to promote the exchange of scientific information between students and scholars of many different specialities – archaeology, prehistory, history, anthropology, archaeobiology – of the Ancient Near East.
The 5th edition of the congress will be held in Udine (Italy) from June 5 to 8, 2017, at the Università degli Studi di Udine.
The Udine edition follows the scientific approach of the previous editions (Ghent 2006, Lyon 2007, Barcelona 2010 and Turin 2011), which were distinguished and inspired by an interdisciplinary approach uniting colleagues conducting research in the Near East.
The goals of the conference are to:
• Stimulate the presentation and discussion of new research – and common problems in the field – within an interdisciplinary and international framework.
• Encourage dialogue and debate among early-stage researchers who are working in similar fields and who face similar difficulties.
• Promote the presentation of data and preliminary results, which can be used to connect together and compare different disciplines and research dynamics.
The geographical area considered in this symposium is the Eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.
English will be the official language of the conference; no translation services will be provided.


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Anton/Bauer's New AB-HDRF System Makes IBC 2012 Debut
AB-HDRF System Offers Portable RF Solution
Last Updated: September 10, 2012 7:33 am GMT
(Amsterdam IBC, Netherlands--September 10, 2012) Anton/Bauer®, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company, and a premier global provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, will be showcasing its new AB-HDRF System at IBC 2012 (Hall 11, Stand E55). This compact 5.8 GHz COFDM RF system can transmit a robust HD signal over great distances; all while being powered by Anton/Bauer batteries.
A collaboration between Anton/Bauer and Vitec Group sister company Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC (IMT), Anton/Bauer's AB-HDRF System is a COFDM transmitter that utilizes the 5.8 GHz frequency band. The AB-HDTX sends its signal directly to the AB-HDRX dual-diversity receiver or the DirectVu handheld confidence monitor/receiver. The unit's size makes it ideal for reality-based, ENG/EFP and live event coverage.
We are thrilled to debut this new system to the IBC community," says Shin Minowa, vice president of marketing and business development, Anton/Bauer. "The response has been overwhelmingly positive thus far and we believe professionals love this system because it is compact, fits on the end of their camera and can be powered with their existing Anton/Bauer batteries, without adding much extra weight. We are proud to continue to offer solutions to help power our clients' creativity, while protecting their investment." As the system only draws about 15 watts, Anton/Bauer batteries, including the DIONIC® 90, HC and HCX, can be used with it to offer reliable power for extended periods of time.
The AB-HDRF System has an RF output of 100 mW and is capable of accepting a wide range of HD/SD video formats along with embedded audio from the HD-SDI output on the camera. The use of MPEG-4 compression allows the signal to travel a half-mile in line-of-site applications. The system offers users the flexibility to choose between 12 different channels in which to transmit, ensuring the least amount of interference. "This also allows multiple cameras to transmit to one central receive site," adds Minowa. "In this application, a director can conveniently monitor different shots and make adjustments in real time."
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Actors: Erland Josephson, Katja Bjorner, Anneli Alhanko
Director: Donya Feuer
Genres: Indie & Art House, Drama, Special Interests, Educational, Musicals & Performing Arts, Documentary
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J. M WILINSKY | teaneck, NJ United States | 10/29/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you like ballet documentaries then this one should be in your collection. We do not often get to learn much of what goes on in the Northern European Ballet Community, which has made very important contributions to the ballet tradition, so this is all the more welcome. It is an intimate behind the scenes look into the Royal Swedish Ballet and its school. We are shown the daily routines of the dancers in training, both female and male. Mostly, we follow the daily routine of Katja Bjoerner, a young lady who is one of Sweden's hopes for a prima ballerina. There are many classroom scenes with group and private instruction at the professional level, both barre and center, as well as stage rehearsals. Some of the dialogue is in Swedish with English subtitles, but a lot of English is spoken also. Katja speaks perfect English. For more on the Royal Swedish Ballet see my review of their Swan Lake."
Andromeda | Chicago | 02/09/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This artistically produced DVD was a joy to watch. Closeups of the dancer's feet and her perspiring face drove home the dedication of this young dancer. For anyone who thinks ballet is easy or something to be taken lightly, this will change your mind and make you see the beauty that is possible with dedication and hard work. I especially enjoyed how the dancers were corrected, as when the teacher told the dancer to go more to second position with her working leg before turning her foot back to arabesque. This type of attention to detail makes all the difference in dance training and this is packaged beautiful into an entertaining picture to view."
A Definite Buy for Dancers
C. M. Day | 08/07/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Though I am not a dancer, I love anything having to do with ballet. I discovered this little film many years ago and rented it probably about 30 times from the video store. I recently purchased it on DVD and found that I still adore every moment of it. There is something compelling (as the narrator of the film also sees) about the dedication it takes young people to become professional dancers. This film brings to life the incredible hard work of dance students. Though there are snippets of certain performaces, what really draws you in are the rehearsals, warm-ups and stretching, for that is where the real meat of ballet lies. If you love dance, you'll love this film."
A Dancer's Life
Rebecca Johnson | Washington State | 02/17/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Katja Bjorner's dedication to ballet is revealed in a personal profile directed by Donya Feurer. Her tenacity is ever present during the vigorous training sessions where nothing less than perfection is acceptable.
Still, in this world of strict regimens, there is an undercurrent of elation as the dancers start to realize their dreams. The teachers express a warmth and patience that reveals they must truly believe in their student's ability to excel beyond expectation.
One of the highly intriguing aspects of this sensitive portrait is how the ballet shoes are created. While dance itself is portrayed with exquisite beauty, the life behind the scenes is captured with equal clarity. The Dancer reveals the life of a ballet student from every angle, except having a personal life or friends outside of class seems completely absent.
The dedication it takes to reach the desired level of perfection sweeps everything aside in favor of an art form that brings breathless beauty to the stage.
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She was Vice President of Television Production and Development at Universal Studios Hollywood and ran her own production company for 25 years, serving clients such as Procter & Gamble, JC Penney, Rubbermaid, and Corning. She co-founded "The Showtime Comedy Club Network" and has worked with Kelsey Grammar, Rosie O Donnell, Tim Allen and Ellen DeGeneres. Her television credits include "General Hospital," "As The World Turns," "The Showtime Comedy Club Network," "The Genesis Awards," "The Mo Show," "Mike and Maty," "Are You Hot," and "Politically Incorrect."
Having a busy career kept her too preoccupied to have a lasting relationship, until she decided to balance her life and make room for love and romance.
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Another very strong personality who inspired dialogue on Alberta Street several years ago was Harriet Fasenfest, who owned Groundswell Cafe. Harriet's been a pretty notable figure on two fronts here in Portland: the food scene and social activism. I don't know where Harriet is now -- she left the cafe some years ago. Harriet is old school -- tough, opinionated, full of fire and passion.
By D.K.ROW
The Oregonian
November 17, 2000
There are two staples in the life of Harriet Fasenfest: social activism and food.
Indeed, the owner of Groundswell, the Northeast Alberta Street cafe and art/performance space, has been making hearty, simple food tossed with a heavy dose of social activism for nearly two decades.
It all began in 1978, when the chatty but peripatetic Bronx native moved to Portland and four years later took over Bertie Lou's, a hip local cafe before the idea of hip local cafes became the rule. After losing the lease on Bertie Lou's, Fasenfest opened Harriet's Eat Now, which enhanced her reputation as a foodie and woman about town.
In 1990, Fasenfest quit dishing out food and opinions and began traveling the country. She got married, moved to California, and moved again to Georgia in 1992. In 1995, she began working with a socially conscious organization close to her heart, Habitat for Humanity International.
Fasenfest returned to Portland in 1997, lured back to become director of the Performance Salon Series at North Portland's North Star Ballroom, an events space that merged art and performance with social activism.
After 21/2 years at North Star, Fasenfest is again filling up appetites, talking art and awakening the activist in us all with a new venture, Groundswell. Since opening Groundswell in June, Fasenfest has become one of the more vocal advocates for social responsibility by businesses on Alberta Street.
The 47-year-old Fasenfest talked to The Oregonian about her latest venture and offered her thoughts on running a business on Alberta Street.
Q: Why did you pick Alberta Street for your new venture?
A: I was trying to figure out where I wanted my son, Wyatt, to go to school. I wanted him to come to Grant High School, which precipitated my coming to the Northeast section of town. When I finished working at the North Star Ballroom, I was at a point of thinking what I wanted to do again. The arts began to enter as a concept more decisively because it just happened that Wyatt, who was going to the Pacific Northwest College of Art at that time, and his friends were thinking about starting a gallery. So they asked if I could find a storefront. I began looking around the neighborhood and wasn't expecting to find anything. But as I was looking at places, I came upon this space on the corner (of 18th and Alberta). It was beautiful, so it kind of grew from there.
Q: Your space is not your usual cafe with art on its walls. How would you characterize it?
A: I started to think about the way one supports space. Because after working at the North Star, which was an events space, it was clear to me that people, lots of people, needed space to do what they wanted to do -- weddings, for example. But there were always people who needed it for rehearsals and for performances or fund-raisers, too. What people could afford differed, but the common denominator was space. People wanted it. So, the idea of having some kind of revenue stream that could support a space and make it available to people who couldn't afford market rate came to mind. I had a formula from working at the North Star and I carried it over to the space on Alberta. So I really designed things to give equal space to both.
Q: What do you think are the responsibilities for businesses, especially on a street like Alberta?
A: I think we must first re-evaluate what we mean by business. There's a trend in business today that suggests we must be nationally or even internationally competitive to survive. We read about that with regard to the problems facing independent booksellers competing with large chain stores with massive buying power. That is what small independent businesses are up against, what we call "market forces." So how does an independent business stay small yet competitive in this sort of market-driven field? I think we need to consider the value and function of small businesses and tradespeople that challenge the ethic of bigger, cheaper and faster as an ideological stance by evaluating how these businesses add to the soul of the market. Not long ago we knew the names of the butcher and baker and vice versa. We valued the quality of their craft and we supported their family -- a family that lived in our community. That sort of connectedness adds to our sense of place and relatedness. It grounds us, and it's something we can't ignore in the discussion of business revitalization. Supporting the small local business on Alberta should be the city's agenda and not simply ideologically, but concretely.
Q: Another business owner on Alberta Street, Reggie Petry, was talking about how, in his opinion, this area is being sold to the public as a multicultural community -- but that businesses aren't truly committed to preserving it.
A: I really don't know why a city decides to infuse money into a community. A lot of it is good intent, I'm sure. But my feeling is that the city has to recognize that when you infuse a community with money, there's a dynamic of speculative development. So not everyone who buys buildings is sharing the vision -- or even has a vision -- of what it means to build a truly vital community. The rents go up, and the only people who can afford to live there are businesses who are secure. You start having a Starbucks, etc. I think what the city needs to realize is that this dynamic creates displacement. It's really an economic issue, but it manifests itself on Alberta Street as a racial issue.
Q: So how do we keep things inclusive?
A: We don't need any more studies. We have to be involved -- the community, the businesses. And we have to ask: What do we want this community to look like? And how do we secure it? Some of that happens when the city buys property and creates commercial land trusts so that spaces are available for retailers in the existing community and also for those who may not have all the experience or the equity to go into business. Someone like me, they'll loan me the money because I have past experience and I have a home. But for those who don't, how do we make opportunities for them?
Q: Is there too much politics to keep everyone happy?
A: This is just a lay person's assessment, because I'm not involved in politics at all. I think there's an issue of no one pushing too hard because they have to play the political game. I know the information is out there. I know the mayor has been talking about commercial land trust as an important piece of what we can do. But there's also a sentiment that it's too late for Alberta Street because it is now very expensive to buy onto. I think they're looking at North Interstate (Avenue) as the next opportunity to do it differently and better.
Q: What about the racial politics here. Is there divisiveness or is that just an illusion?
A: I'm right across the street from Joe's Place and next door to Earl's Barber Shop. I feel that I'm totally welcome here. Joe has been there for over 20 years. He's the person you should be talking to about Alberta Street. This woman there had a funny comment about how when the Last Thursday art walk goes on, everyone is going up and down the street, but not many come into Joe's Place. And I think that's another dynamic. Very often we say we like diversity, but in reality we're afraid to introduce ourselves to it. We like it but we want it to look like something familiar to us. So we won't venture into businesses that don't immediately lend themselves to our own sensibilities. We gussy up a neighborhood so it looks like what we want it to look like. And the sense of revitalizing it is an inherently insulting comment -- as if there was no vitality before.
Q: From listening to you, some people might think you're a Marxist or socialist. Are you?
A: "That which you do to the least of these you do unto me." That is a basic Christian tenet. I'm not a religious person. I'm not talking about Marxism. Every religious system in the world understands the responsibility of caring for one another. But we have reduced it to a bumper-sticker mentality. If we say "Love thy neighbor as thyself" -- and again I'm not a religious person -- then it's our responsibility to care how the world works, how the community works, for the fabric of humankind. We cloister ourselves now -- we get in these gated communities.. . . We're uncomfortable if we're reminded if someone doesn't have as much and somehow we assume we're better by it. But that's not real life. We have to recognize that it's all important.


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She suffered paralysis at the age of 22 through the shock of seeing her father attacked. She preached from her bed until the French Revolution when she became a fugitive and sheltered other fugitive priests.
By 1803 or thereabouts she was miraculously restored to health and in her remaining years opened nineteen schools.


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Star Spotting: Justin Timberlake And Macklemore Tie For VMA Noms AND Handsomeness (PHOTO)
Macklemore and Justin Timberlake are all Gummy Bear buddies right now, but let's see what happens VMA night!
Although we're always down for a game of "Who's the babelier babe?," that's not why we're sharing this Justin Timberlake and Macklemore selfie. We actually want to celebrate the fact that our guys are competing for something else entirely – six 2013 VMA nominations! Who's gonna win 'em? THE. GAME. IS. ON! (Besides, if we WERE gonna play the "Who's more handsome?" game, clearly both gents would win because we are equal opportunity hunk-admirers around here, and, because, well, look at them! #Drool)
The "Can't Hold Us" rapper and "Take Back The Night" singer snapped the above photo, and Macklemore shared it on his Instagram along with the caption, "Me & Justin getting Froyo in London. Crunch Berries and Gummi Bears. This guy goes in." Clearly, they're total buds right now, but we're worried that once the big day starts looming and #theboys start comparing how many of the newly redesigned Kaws Moonmen trophies they both stand to win, well… We'd just hate for it to get ugly. No heated exchanges of "What goes around comes back around, Mack!" and "Yo, JT! I'ma take your grandpa's style!" Play nice, guys.
Cast your vote NOW for this year's Video Music Award winners from the 2013 VMA Nominees. The 2013 Video Music Awards air August 25 on MTV and VMA.MTV.com, live from the Brooklyn Barclays Center. No sleep til Brooklyn!
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Current School Year's Theme: Understanding Mental Disabilities
The mission of the Arcadia Committee for Cultural Understanding (ACCU) is to insure a comfortable social/educational environment at Arcadia Commons Campus that includes the Kalamazoo Valley Museum.
- To be unique and learn from past Diversity Council's experience.
- Don't limit organization to one area of diversity.
- Make people (students, staff, and community) coming to the Arcadia Campus and the Museum feel welcome and a part of the institution.
- Make inclusion a part of the Arcadia Commons Campus culture.
- Make diversity a part of faculty course planning.
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text: A look at the US/Korea Free Trade Agreement, or Korus, which was signed by representatives of Korea and the US on June 30. We look at the implications of Korus, which is the largest Free Trade Bill since NAFTA back in 1994. Also, we explore the impact that militarization has had on the island of Guam, and the Chamoru people, who are indigenous to the island. As the US ramps up to import 8,000 marines to the island, what will the repercussions be for the people? Also, a look at Amerasian Identity in the United States. And finally a tribute to Bill Sorro on the 30th anniversary of the I Hotel. With hosts: Rainjita G and Wayie.


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When then-candidate Donald Trump was running for office, he promised to overturn former President Barack Obama's 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals "amnesty" program, but post-election, President Trump seemed to be backing off from that promise, suggesting that DACA enrollees had nothing to fear.
However, some of the estimated 800,000 illegal immigrants — USA Today suggests potentially as many as 2.1 million — who were brought into the country as children and were enrolled in Obama's program may be on the verge of panic now. Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly just informed members of Congress that the administration may not defend the controversial program from future legal challenges, according to The Washington Post.
Speaking in a closed-door meeting with members of the predominately Democrat Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Kelly informed them that if they wanted to ensure the amnesty program survived, they'd have to engage with Republicans in a bipartisan compromise immigration bill to protect the illegals legislatively.
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"This is what he's being told by different attorneys, that if it goes to court it might not survive," DHS spokesman David Lapan said regarding Kelly's remarks. Should Congress not pass a bill protecting the program, "they're leaving it in the hands of the courts to make a decision."
That was simply too much for a "visibly shaken" Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez, who dramatically proclaimed in both English and Spanish of the attorney general, "Jeff Sessions is going to say, 'Deport them.' If you're going to count on Jeff Sessions to save DACA, then DACA is ended."
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"It's not a pretty picture," New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez told reporters, according to Politico. "The legal authorities that he's spoken to suggest that DACA cannot be sustained legally. We have a different view."
Kelly told the congressional members that, despite his own personal support for the program and Trump's prior statements placing DACA enrollees at ease, an impending legal challenge by Texas and nine other Republican-led states would likely prevail in court and bring an end to the amnesty program, leaving it up to Congress to save the program.
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While there are no doubt plenty of innocent people enrolled in the program who were brought to the country illegally as a child through no choice of their own — people Congress should figure out how to deal with humanely — some illegals have abused the program and many criminals and gang members have been protected by their "DREAMer" status.
In fact, Breitbart reported that since DACA was first rolled out, more than 1,500 of those enrolled have seen their status revoked due to gang affiliations or other criminal activities. Furthermore, several gang members caught in a recent roundup were found to have illegally entered the country as minors, and were potentially eligible for enrolling in the program.
Common sense and past experience suggests that the real number of illegals enrolled in DACA and involved in criminal or gang activity is much, much higher than just those who have been caught.
Obama never should have implemented DACA via executive action, and only did so because Congress had reached an impasse on a compromise. If Congress wants Obama's amnesty program to remain intact and in effect, they better get to work crafting legislation that says as much, because as it stands right now, the program won't hold up under legal challenge and the Trump administration won't be wasting time defending it.
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In the far north of the Drakensberg escarpment, Hannah Game Lodge lies sprawled across 8,000 hectares of unspoiled African terrain. The surrounding reserve is not only home to leopard, buffalo, oryx and sable antelope to name a few, but it is also located on the doorstep of one of South Africa's most visually-rewarding self-drive destinations - the scenic Panorama Route.
This region is undoubtedly a tribute to nature's wonders and its inhabitants. The Panorama Route is home to the Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, the fascinating rock formations of the Three Rondavels and the Pinnacle. Shangana Cultural Village, Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, Echo and Sudwala Caves and the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre are also nearby.
Hannah Game Lodge has 56 elevated, en-suite Standard Chalets, 14 of which have interleading doors transforming them into family units. There are an additional 4 Standard Suites and 4 Luxury Suites. All chalets boast private verandahs and magnificent views of the reserve. Guests can enjoy Game Drives, Bush Walks, and Spa Treatments or otherwise simply relax in the pool, at the restaurant or in the open air bomas.
- Located on the stunning northern Drakensberg escarpment along the picturesque Panorama Route
- On a 8,000 hectare reserve with a multitude of plains game, leopard and over 250 bird species – best seen by bush walk and game drive
- Nearby attractions include Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, Three Rondavels and the Pinnacle
- The lodge has Luxury Suites, Standard Suites and Standard Chalets, some of which can be turned into family units


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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Which country am I in?
5 comments:
- Michelle in Mx said...
OH the empathy I have for you! I've taken the shake and kiss "home" with me to my lovely Lutheran ladies and shocked a few of 'em, too. DOn't I know it! And it's a little disturbing to be out in public and be holding your toilet paper looking for the trash can - AND THERE IS NONE! So in Australia what do they do with their TP? Toilet or trash?
- December 8, 2009 at 6:50 PM
- Hewitt's said...
In Australia it goes in the toilet!
- December 8, 2009 at 7:01 PM
- Read on! said...
Luckily, I can give you a big hug or "crusher"in any country!
- December 9, 2009 at 1:38 AM
- Vicki said...
I would never be able to keep it all straight! You guys really handle it all with a lot of finesse (at least outwardly!) but I know it has got to be challenging. Enjoy your original HOME for the next few months. And especially the holidays!
- December 10, 2009 at 7:08 PM
- Jamie Jo said...
Somehow your blog has remained silent since baby came along. Wonder why? Haha. Actually now is when you should be posting. We all want to see photos!!!
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The driveway that came with the 1921 Craftsman house that David Ulick bought five years ago was the original concrete. It was marred by cracks, and tree roots were breaking through.
The driveway that came with the 1921 Craftsman house that David Ulick bought five years ago was the original concrete. It was marred by cracks, and tree roots were breaking through.
�I didn�t like the driveway,� said Ulick, of Pasadena, Calif. �I wanted something a little bit nicer.�
He looked through books and drove through the Craftsman-rich neighborhoods of Pasadena to get ideas before deciding on a concrete drive with an antique finish, accented with reclaimed red bricks from the 1920s.
�I wanted this to look like the original driveway � an original, nice driveway � and using used bricks gives it a nice old-fashioned look,� Ulick said.
�It really makes it a grand entrance for the house,� he added. �I figured I�d treat the Craftsman the way it deserves to be treated and maintain its design style and heritage.�
Although the driveway might still be an afterthought for many homeowners, others such as Ulick are adding curb appeal to their homes by moving beyond basic options such as grass or gravel, asphalt or concrete.
�The driveway is commonly overlooked,� conceded Michael Keenan, an adjunct assistant professor of landscape architecture at the University of Minnesota. �Driveways are not cheap necessarily, but they are completely functional and necessary if you have a car and a garage.�
Doing up the driveway, Keenan said, is a chance to �celebrate the function because it is a piece of the property you do use every day.�
The design options have grown in the past decade or so, he said, as pavers � made from cast concrete, clay and natural stone such as granite � are being turned out in a range of colors and sizes. Some have rounded edges for an older look; others are mottled to add color variation to the driveway.
Installing a customized driveway is a way to set your house apart from the rest. Depending on the neighborhood, the materials and the quality of the craftsmanship, Keenan said, a driveway could also increase a home�s resale value.
�It does become a point of distinction,� he said. �It is something people notice. It is elegant."
The least expensive paved driveways are made of asphalt, costing about $12 to $15 a square foot, and concrete, about $14 to $18 a square foot, Keenan said. Although concrete is more resilient and lasts longer, both materials will crack over time, he said.
Pavers, which start at about $20 to $25 a square foot, should last a lifetime, Keenan said.
�The key is the fact that the pavement acts as flexible fabric, and it can move with the earth and isn�t a rigid system and isn�t prone to cracking,� he said.
Pavers can be used to make traditional patterns such as basket weave or herringbone or fashioned into a custom look.
For a less traditional look, use a paver that comes in three or four sizes and lay out the pavers at random, Keenan said. Or get a custom design without breaking the bank by using concrete pavers accented with more expensive natural stone pavers.
Keenan, the co-founder and design director of reGEN Land Design in Minneapolis, said people are most concerned with the color.
�I don�t think you can make a value judgment on which one is the best,� Keenan said of driveway designs. �It�s got to fit the building that you�re paving next to.�
He might recommend a traditional red-brick driveway for a light blue Colonial home. For a contemporary, environmentally �green� home, he might choose light-colored permeable pavers � which let water back through to the earth rather than forcing it to run off.
In Naples, Fla., landscape architect W. Christian Busk installs �living driveways� that feature real grass interspersed among pavers.
�We blur the lines between where driveway ends and where landscape begins,� said Busk, president of Busk & Associates. �It always looks beautiful.�
Back in Pasadena, the concrete and brick option that Ulick chose is popular among owners of the Craftsman and other historical homes in the area, said Mark Peters, the chief estimator for Boston Brick & Stone, which helped create Ulick�s driveway.
Since he got his driveway in 2009, Ulick said, he has received many compliments, and people sometimes stop to ask whether his driveway is the original.
�That�s a bigger compliment,� he said, �that it looks like it�s been done years and years and years ago.�


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Kalamazoo is the smallest of four cities in Michigan to employ a full time Historic Preservation Coordinator to advise and assist in a wide variety of projects from neighborhood planning to regulation of projects in the historic districts to helping property owners locate available tax credits and assistance. Kalamazoo is also one of twenty-three certified local governments in the state of Michigan. This designation makes the city eligible for grants that assist historic preservation related planning activities. The Historic Preservation Coordinator supports the city of Kalamazoo's Historic Preservation Commission and Historic District Commission, as well as the Downtown Design Review Committee.
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text: Ok, before I say anything, yes, I'm an architect level developer on both Apple and Windows platforms and I'm also a SysAdmin for a few small businesses. I know about TCP/IP routing tables, NAT, proxies and services are as well as what pointers to double-buffered rendering. I know the difference between Qt and FTP. I know what server-class services like DNS and a CalDav server are. I've set up Windows servers before (including Exchange! Ugh! Nightmare!!!) as well as SL Servers, including all services and configured them to centrally manage all the iMac clients and no, I didn't need to use the new 'wizards' or other hand-holding GUIs. I'm quite familiar with SSH and telnet and the console is my friend. In short, yes I know the difference between what a client OS is for and what a server OS is for. I have to pre-state that because of the bash-fest that went on over in this thread... http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=793543 ...where something similar was asked. While yes, the OP's initial comment was a bit off-putting, the ensuing outpouring of references to consumers vs admins, the store's web site page differences for the minis and my favorite recurring comment... the constant replies of 'if you have to ask, you don't need it!'... both funny and kind of sad at the same time, I swear... more ink (type?) was wasted on defending each other's position instead of helping answer the original question. And it makes me feel the need to overly and emphatically state that yes, I do actually know the difference, and yes, I know in my case, I need server! That isn't my question. (Wasn't that OPs either, but again, I do understand the comments even if I don't completely agree with how they were made.) That said, I'll try asking the same thing, but a little differently here. I am planning to run SL server here at my small business where I actually have several employees who all currently use iMacs. I need centralized management, patch deployment, network-based profiles, a FTP server, an intranet server and a wiki as well as other things like a shared calendar and inter-office chat. In short, I want SLS to act in the role of a server here. Now... In addition to the client machines, I have a three-year old Mac Mini with 2 GB Ram and a 250 GB hard drive (2.5", 4200 RPM notebook type.... i.e. slow!!) that's acting as a simple file share but is otherwise just sitting there doing nothing (except the occasional Hulu session on a projector.) But I also have as *my* client machine a Mac Pro with dual quad-core 3.2 GHz processors, 16GB of RAM and 5TB of space in two separate mirrored raid arrays. It's also sharing three printers and two scanners. Both the Mini and the Pro are left on 24/7 and no, neither are set to sleep. I'm also planning on wiping the Pro's system partition and reinstalling the OS anyway so I can upgrade to a bigger RAID array and sometimes it's just nicer to wipe the system (not the data tho!) and start fresh rather than to restore from a backup to get off all the old cruft, so installation isn't an issue either. Most importantly, I already own a retail license for SLS since I anticipated this need a few weeks back and bought one. Obviously it makes more sense to put SLS on the Mac Pro from a hardware PoV but also obviously, with such a small number of users, even the Mini could easily handle the role of server. It's not recommended by Apple (I actually asked one of their sr. SL Server techs about the mini on a tech call I made a few months back while configuring of those SLS mini setups for a client where we ran into DNS issues with a time capsule running with it) but it's possible and according to them, it should be fine for anything under 10-20 clients. My question is this (finally!!!...) *Asides* from the added services and the tweaks and optimizations that favor background server services over foreground applications (i.e. that it is configured optimally for a server OS and not a client...) are there any *technical* limitations to using the server OS as my main client OS on the Pro which could easily handle me doing client things while also acting as a server for such a small group? (Plus, I can then repurpose that mini for something else too!) Again, my Pro is on 24-7, and no, I don't do stupid crap on it that would make me have to reboot every five minutes or otherwise affect the clients (and even if I did, I know better than to do them during work hours when others are connected) nor do I again ever let the machine sleep since I call into them remotely all the time. The pro is a file and printer server already. Yes I know I can set up the SL client OS on the Pro for most of these server things with added software (and in a lot of cases, stuff that's already built-in to the client, like FTP or Apache.) And yes I also know it's *very* bad practice to use a server machine as a client and I even agree with that... in mid to large-sized businesses, but... (and I know I'll get flamed for this...) I think I can bend the rules in a very small configuration like this without blowing up the IT infrastructure, opening baby black holes in the space-time continuum of server-admin UTC time in the process. Again, that's not what I'm asking. Of course feel free to share your opinion on that. I'd never say not to, especially after reading that other thread since doing so is just an invite for a nice roasting by all the flames defaming my credentials and insulting my abilities.... but again, that isn't what I'm asking. Yes, SL server will run client software slower than SL client on the same machine because of all the extra background services and such, but I guarantee that Pro on it's worst day will still run software better than that Mini on its best! Again, not what I'm asking. What I am asking is *TECHNICALLY*, from an OS/systems point of view *only*... will or won't 3rd-party client-focused software work on SL Server: things like Xcode or Adobe Creative Suite CS5 or things like Chrome, iLife, OpenOffice or even just iTunes? Will the OS support it or is it too stripped-down client-wise? Some in the other threads say the core libraries aren't there in server--there's a bare minimum to make it *look* like the client GUI, while others say, yes, SLS basically has all the same core libs and frameworks as the client but *also* has all the extra, additional things for the server's services, plus the aforementioned preferences favoring them over the admin's GUI console (aka the desktop,) and also has all the client-centric things like bootcamp or iLife taken out as well (which I don't care about anyway. I'm interested in the frameworks and libs.) Again, in short, I am looking for technical limitations caused by what is *in* client, that *isn't* in server--core os-wise, not iLife/boot camp-wise--that would stop me from using that Mac Pro as both a client and a server. Stupid me didn't just ask the damn Apple server rep when I had him on the phone, and now I'd have to pay to call him back. Then again, crowd-sourcing answers is always more fun anyway. Where else can you be insulted for just asking questions?? Speaking of... let the bashings commence!!! I'm ready! I have my protective cup on and everything!!! Mark


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It's been a busy weekend and the construction still isn't finished up on the third floor, so I didn't get a chance to do much as far as baseball cards go. I didn't want to go the whole weekend without posting something, so here goes.
I've been a wrestling fan for most of my life. It only made sense that I would end up becoming friends with a co-worker who is a wrestler. One of the federations that he wrestles for has a weekly OnDemand show on NESN, the same network that carries the Red Sox, and also has their shows available online and on iTunes as a free podcast. I've attended the last two TV tapings and they've been a lot of fun.
Here's the first episode that my friend appeared on. Here he challenges for the TV Title. It's a great match and my friend is a great heel. You have to skip ahead to get to the match, but it is worth it if you're a wrestling fan.
NECW On Demand - February 15, 2010 from NECW on Vimeo.