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|All About The Game
132 And Counting
With its 132nd playing this year, the Harvard-Yale rivalry is the third-most played series in college football. Only Lehigh-Lafayette (150meetings) and Princeton-Yale (137) have played more often.
Instant Classic
Harvard's 30-24 triple-overtime win in 2005 stands as the longest football game in Ivy League history.
Familiar Faces
Harvard assistant coaches Joel Lamb is a former Yale assistant. Yale coaches Tony Reno, Joe Conlin, Dwayne Wilmot and Kris Barber were previous Harvard assistants.
The Last In Line
In every formal season since 1898, Harvard's final opponent has been Yale. There is only one exception, as the 1920 campaign was completed with a 7-6 Rose Bowl victory over Oregon. Harvard got there with a 10-3 decision over the Elis.
Double Duty
Wayne Johnson, Jr. (Harvard A.B. '44, L.L. B. 48) is the only player to have lettered for both Harvard and Yale in football. In 1942, Johnson played fullback for the Crimson and, against Yale, dropped a critical pass in a 7-3 defeat to the Elis. Soon after, he joined the Marines, where the Corps assigned him to Yale in a program that permitted undergrads to continue their studies while preparing for a commission. He played just one game for the Elis before an injury ended his season but was still awarded a letter.
Home Field Advantage?
Harvard is 26-22-1 at the Yale Bowl; Harvard is 26-25-3 at Harvard Stadium. The visiting team has won 16 of the last 27 Games.
On The Charts
The Harvard-Yale rivalry was tabbed as the sixth-best rivalry in college athletics, according to Sports Illustrated On Campus. Alabama-Auburn was first on the list, followed by Duke-North Carolina, UCLA-USC, Army-Navy and Cal-Stanford.
It was the first rivalry in all of college athletics. Today, 159
years later, Harvard-Yale still stands as one of the best series in
the world of sports.
These schools are familiar with being first and foremost. Yale fields 35 varsity sports and Harvard has 42, the most of any Division I school in the nation.
Harvard teams have won 140 national titles in sports ranging from crew to football and lacrosse to fencing. Yale has 105 national titles to its credit, including several in football, swimming and diving, squash and golf.
The schools have combined to capture 497 Ivy League championships since the circuit was formed in 1956 and combined to win 12 League titles in 2011-12 with Harvard claiming 10 of them.
Former Harvard football coach Joe Restic, who guided the Crimson
for 23 seasons until his retirement in 1993, quipped, "Each
year, we're friends for 364 days and rivals for just
one." While he was primarily assessing his relationship with
his legendary Yale counterpart Carm Cozza, those words apply across
the board.
Harvard-Yale is as much a debate as it is a feud. Think Lincoln-Douglas, not Hatfield-McCoy, though it should be noted the two schools jousted some eight years before the 1860 presidential candidates squared off on opposite podiums. In politics, the last four U.S. presidents have earned a combined five degrees from Harvard and Yale. Twelve presidents have earned a combined 13 degrees from Harvard and Yale. In all, a high of five U.S. presidents did their undergrad at Harvard (compared to three at Yale), and three earned graduate degrees at Harvard (compared to two at Yale).
Yet a rivalry doesn't grow in stature by accident. Both schools have played major roles in advancing and shaping college athletics.
In 1843, Yale started the first college boat club in America; in 1884, Eli runner Charles Sherrill first demonstrated the four-point crouch for sprinters; in 1890, Yale introduced "cheerleaders" at a football game, a first in college sports; in 1896, the first intercollegiate ice hockey game featured Yale and Johns Hopkins (a 2-2 tie); and in 1897, Yale men's basketball played in the country's first 5-on-5 game.
Harvard, founded in 1636, has the distinction of being the nation's first college. Among its athletics firsts are: in 1877, the first baseball catcher's mask was used in a Harvard game, a fencing mask adapted by inventor Fred Thayer for Alexander Tyng; in 1896, Harvard freshman James B. Connolly became the first gold medalist of the modern Olympics (winning the hop, hop and jump); in 1901, women's field hockey was first introduced to America on the Harvard (Radcliffe) campus; in 1903, Harvard Stadium, the nation's oldest football stadium, was built; in 1905, Harvard played in the first intercollegiate soccer match (falling to Haverford, 1-0); and in 1947, Chester Pierce '48 became the first African-American footballer to play against a white college in the South when the Crimson met the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
The football rivalry, however, is arguably the most revered. Harvard and Yale have met 128 times on the gridiron since November 13, 1875 in New Haven (a 4-0 Harvard win). The series is the third-most-played in college football history and is now referenced around the country simply as "The Game." And, while combining for 18 national championships and 28 Ivy crowns, the annual contest still attracts sellout crowds to Cambridge and over 50,000 fans to the Bowl in New Haven.
Yet it was football that nearly splintered relations between these two schools. In 1894, following a game known as the "Springfield Massacre" when seven players were carried off the field in "dying condition," Harvard and Yale broke off relations. Each blamed the other for the contest's unprecedented brutality.
Historian George Sullivan wrote, "So savage was combat on a neutral Springfield gridiron … that newspapers printed a casualty summary similar to those listing victims of a disaster. The game's violence appalled the world and ignited a national uproar about football ferocity-outrage that threatened the sport's future."
And the rivalry's as well. The schools didn't meet in football for two seasons, while the baseball, crew and track and field teams avoided each other for one. But the allure of competition was too great, and by 1897, the schools were back at it. Harvard's student newspaper, The Crimson, welcomed the resumption: "forgetting the past and resolving a generous open-handed rivalry for the future, Harvard joins hands with Yale and welcomes her heartily and joyfully to her old place as Harvard's nearest and dearest foe."
By 1898, the football game had relocated to its now-familiar and permanent perch as the final one on each school's docket.
Football has also generated the most lore. The notorious flying wedge, the brainchild of Harvard assistant Lorin Deland, was introduced in the 1892 H-Y game. Harvard coach Percy Haughton is purported to have choked a bulldog to fire up his troops for the 1908 game (although just a story, whatever he did worked as the Crimson won 4-0). In 1923, Yale's T.A.D. Jones told his players, "Gentlemen, you are now going out to play football against Harvard. Never again in your whole life will you do anything so important."
The 1930s had the majestic Barry Wood (Harvard)-Albie Booth (Yale) battles. It was also the era when a Harvard illustrator drew a game program cover of a pilgrim unceremoniously sitting on Yale's famous captain's fence. Some Eli alums were so outraged that a suspension of the series was briefly discussed, before cooler heads prevailed (Harvard's 1995 football captain, Justin Frantz, became the first Harvard athlete invited to sit on the fence, and his picture with Yale captain Tony Mazurkiewicz graced that year's program).
The 1952 Game is remembered for the "ultimate insult" when Yale's football team manager, Charlie Yeager, was put in the game to catch a two-point conversion that culminated a 41-14 Eli blowout at the Stadium. More than half a century later, that one still hurts.
Harvard's 1968 "win" over Yale is still rated as one of the top college football games ever played. Both schools entered The Game owning identical 8-0 records, but Yale appeared well on its way to victory and a perfect season as thousands silently streamed out of The Stadium as the clock counted down. That's before Harvard miraculously scored 16 points in the final 42 seconds to "defeat" the Elis, 29-29. An extra edition of The Crimson, issued just five minutes after the final gun, carried the now famous headline, "HARVARD BEATS YALE, 29-29." Some joke that Harvard's greatest "win" was actually a tie, but none of those people were wearing Crimson that afternoon.
Another memorable day came in 1982, when a group of MIT frat boys exploded a balloon out of the Stadium turf — at midfield, no less — during Harvard's 45-7 triumph.
More recently, Yale rallied to win thrillers in 1998, 1999 and 2000. Harvard has had the edge through the early 21st century, however, as the Crimson won an unprecedented five straight against the Bulldogs (2001-05) and nine of 10 from 2001-10 with 2006 being the lone exception. The 2005 Game immediately joined the ranks of the greatest in the history of the series as the Crimson rallied to force overtime before prevailing, 30-24, in the third extra session of the longest game in Ivy League history.
Another memorable moment was written in 2007 when the teams met at Yale Bowl in front of 57,248 fans with the Bulldogs ranked 11th and Harvard 25th. The teams were undefeated in Ivy play, marking just the fourth time in league history that two unbeaten teams had met in the final game of the year.
For Yale, a victory would also mean its first 10-0 season in 47 years and its first outright league championship in 26. Instead, the previously 9-0 Bulldogs were whipped, 37-6, marking Harvard's most lopsided victory at the Yale Bowl since a 35-6 win in 1959. Had it not been for a late punt return for a touchdown by the Eli's, Harvard would have had its most uneven victory since a 36-0 victory in 1914.
In 2009, Harvard limited Yale to just 90 yards of offense on a bone-chilling day at the Stadium as Harvard, which finished ranked 14th nationally, cruised to a 10-0 win. The victory gave Harvard its second-straight Ivy championship and would mark the final game for Yale coach Jack Siedlecki.
In 2010, Harvard again came away victorious, winning its fifth straight game at Yale Bowl by scoring two late touchdowns in a 14-10 thriller. With Yale leading 10-0 late in the fourth, Harvard drove 76 yards in just 1:50 on six plays to make it a 10-7 game. Yale got the ball back and converted a pair of first downs to move the ball to its own 37 as the clock crept inside the four-minute mark. Yale eventually found itself in fourth down with 22 yards to go from its 25 yard line at 2:40 on the clock. With the league's best punter in Tom Mante waiting to boot it down field, new Yale coach Tom Williams instead called an improbable reverse run on a fake punt. John Powers evaded a would-be tackler in the backfield and moved behind a wall of blockers along the left sideline but Collin Zych blew up a double team block and Anthony Spadafino stopped Powers seven yards shy, giving Harvard the ball at Yale's 40 yard line with 2:25 as a stunned Yale crowd looked on. It took Harvard just three plays to devastate the crowd again as Chris Lorditch cut across the middle of the field and then swiftly past two defenders up the seam as QB Collier Winters lofted a perfect pass over the inside coverage. Thirty two yards later, Harvard suddenly led 14-10 before linebacker Jon Takamura finished the victory with an interception.
In 2011, Harvard scored 45 unanswered points to win, 45-7, and mark its highest output against Yale since an identical score of 45-7 at Cambridge in 1982.
Harvard's offensive might was on display from the beginning as the Crimson ran up 357 yards and 20 first downs in the opening half alone. All told, Harvard had 506 yards of offense as the Crimson set a single-season scoring record with 374 points. Defensively, Harvard sacked Yale's Jeff Witt four times, intercepted him three times and also forced a fumble.
In the 2012 edition, Treavor Scales dashed for 177 yards on 19 carries, while quarterback Colton Chapple threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding 128 yards on the ground, as the Crimson knocked off the Elis, 34-24, for the sixth straight season.
Paul Stanton, Jr. tied the Harvard record for touchdowns in The Game with four, helping the Crimson top Yale, 34-7, for the seventh straight season in 2013. Stanton had two scores on the ground and two as a receiver in the 130th Playing of The Game in New Haven.
In the 2014 edition of The Game, Harvard continued to roll, as Conner Hempel '15 connected with Andrew Fischer '16 for a 35-yard TD pass with 55 seconds remaining, lifting the Crimson to a 31-24 victory at Harvard Stadium. Fischer finished with with 264 all-purpose yards, including 149 receving yards. With the win, the Crimson capped a 10-0 season, claimed the team's 16th Ivy crown and defeated Yale for a program-record eighth-straight occasion.
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49ers right guard Alex Boone wants a new contract.
And he's reportedly set to stay away from training camp until he gets it.
Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area reports there is "no way" Boone is present when camp begins without a new deal.
The 27-year-old Boone has two years left on his current contract. His base salaries are $2 million in 2014 and $1.2 million in 2015.
Should Boone fail to report, the 49ers can fine him up to $30,000 per day missed, according to the CBA. The 49ers might also be reluctant to even discuss a deal with the starting guard if he doesn't report.
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Now that Joe Flacco's contract is done, the Ravens are free to start talking to other free agents they would like to keep around for a Super Bowl defense.
Safety Ed Reed might be on that list, but the team hasn't reached him yet. Reed told the NFL Network Monday that he's yet to hear from the Ravens about a contract for the 2013 season, but said that he hopes they call soon because he'd like to remain in Baltimore.
"I haven't spoken to anyone. Hopefully that call comes soon," Reed said. "I'm a Raven. I plan on being a Raven. I couldn't see me anywhere else right now."
Reed might not be able to envision himself in another uniform, but he didn't sound totally closed off to the possibility that he'll continue his career with another team. He said he thinks he should be paid a salary based on both what he's done in the past and his current ability, a nebulous price that could push him out of the range that the Ravens are willing to pay. If that happens, Reed said he'll "adapt" and move along.
Reed should have other suitors, so that plain to remain a Raven may need to be revisited at some point in the next few weeks.


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Every year, the Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art beckons the best in the fashion industry. On this special night, A-list celebrities, superstar models, and fashion designers mix and mingle in honor of art. This year at the opening of the Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibit, the ladies paired their handpicked gowns with equally chic beauty looks. Click through to see the best hair and makeup moments from the 2013 Met Gala, and don't forget to zoom in!
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In February of 2007 Allen Jankowski known as AJ and Nancy Schauer challenged each other to a contest to see who could make the best pot of chili. They decided that any money raised would be donated to a local charity. American Legion Post 93 of Tomahawk supported the event by hosting the cook-off.
The first year they donated the proceeds to HAVEN which offers shelter and support to victims of domestic violence. This was the beginning of AJ's Chili Cook-off. Later that year Allen Jankowski died, and that winter Nancy talked with his wife Nellie about continuing the event. It was decided that the proceeds would continue to be donated to HAVEN in memory of AJ. The first year there were only the two of them that were involved in the contest. In 2008 more people expressed interest in participating and over $400.00 was raised.
This year there were fourteen entries in the Chili Cook-off contest. Judy Hubatch, Katie Ziert, Chris Schieif, Dick VanStrydonk, Ken Goldbeck, Christie Fletcher, Bill Follstad, Jean Bishop, Erin Story, Judy Reason, Jackie Schoone, Pam Potaczek, Audrey Haring and Todd Schmidt. After the judges had tasted all of the chili, Todd Schmidt was declared the winner and presented with the Chili Cook-off Trophy.
Following the judging, all the chili was sold for $1.00 a bowl giving everyone on opportunity to sample the different flavors of chili. Along with the sale of the chili, everyone had the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for the prizes that were donated by many local individuals and business's including; Billy Bob's, Bridge Inn, Northwoods Bridal, Nancy Schauer, Bill and Jodi Jelinek, Silverado, Loaders, Oaks Pub, Bailey's Town & Courtry, The American Legion, John Sattler, Subway, Boomba Bar, Karyl's Stylin, Ron & Jan Peirdzioch, Holiday Gas Station, Statton's General Store, Happy Snapper, Portable Welding & Repair, Don & Audrey Lue, Jake Luther & Katie Ziert, Lemke's Tomahawk Foods, Ben Franklin, K 7 K Rivers Edge, Touch of Gold, Dan Osero and Claudia, Ken & Lois Wyland, Four Corners Tap,and Carri Foster. The organizers and the American Legion extend a big Thanks to all of you for your support.
Plans are already in the works for the 2010 Chili Cook-off with plans to make it even bigger and better.
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Three Techies Gather Medical Research Awards
SOCORRO, N.M. June 7, 2012 – Three Tech students came home with top awards at the annual INBRE Conference in Santa Fe in April.
|Mika Myers in a chemical engineering lab at New Mexico Tech.
|Monique Garcia (right) with her research poster at the 2012 INBRE Conference. Also pictured are her fellow students and researchers, Sarah Bryant (left) and Maribel Baeza.
|Anntherese Romero
Mika Myers, a junior in chemical engineering won the top prize. Monique Garcia, a master's student in biology won second place. Anntherese Romero won an honorable mention awards.
Myers, a junior from Tularosa, has been working on research projects since her first year. Dr. Michaelann Tartis of the Chemical Engineering Department hired Myers as an intern as a result of her work through the First-Year Experience program.
"It was amazing," she said. "It opened my eyes. To understand all the pieces of equipment is an amazing experience for an undergraduate."
Myers research with Dr. Tartis involves characterizing microbubbles – or liposomes – as anti-cancer drug delivery vehicles. Myers' job has been to discover how much medication can be carried in a microbubble.
"I think this is fantastic," Tartis said. "Mika put in the time and effort to learn the science and how to present research properly – not just the mechanics of day-in and day-out lab work. She presented her work coherently so it made sense to a broader audience."
Myers came to Tech undecided about her major. Her experiences in Tartis' lab and classes helped her decide to pursue chemical engineering. She was thrilled to win the top award at the INBRE conference.
"I was freaked out," she said. "It was really unexpected. I didn't feel like I was going to even place. It was humbling because it was a lot of hard work that went into that poster. It's really spectacular."
Myers became familiar with New Mexico Tech when she participated in Science Olympiad – until her school cancelled the program.
Monique Garcia, who will received her master's degree in biology in May, won second place for her poster presentation. She gave a student talk at the BioInformatics Conference, which preceded the INBRE event. She was unable to attend the INBRE Conference, so her fellow students Maribel Baeza and Sarah Bryant presented the posted and accepted the award for her.
Garcia's research is "The Role of Diet in the Regulation of the Nuclear Hormone Receptor Gene NR4A2 in Rats Exhibiting Metabolic Dysfunction." She and others looked at how diet affects gene expression in rats.
They used gene sequencers at the National Center for Genomic Research in Santa Fe to examine changes in genes.
"Unfortunately I wasn't there, but they were shocked," Garcia said. "They were all happy and I was very pleased and quite ecstatic."
Garcia hopes to enter the field of forensics. She intends to get her first experience in a crime lab in El Paso after graduation.
Anntherese Romero earned her bachelor's in chemistry at Tech in 2010. She now is a graduate student in biology. She won honorable mention for her research examining anti-cancer drugs with chemistry professor Dr. Igor Magedov.
"I was really surprised and flattered because I had never presented my own research before," she said. "It was really neat and good experience … I was really felt good to talk about my work. I am thankful to all my collaborators because it was a collaborative project. It felt good to get recognized for your work. "
She is synthesizing and characterizing new compounds called rigidins, which are found in marine organisms that are similar to sea cucumbers.
"Plants have been a good source for medicinal agents," she said. "Now, we're looking at one of the less explored areas – these marine alkoloids, things derived from animals deep in the sea."
Romero is working with Dr. Igor Magedov, who launched a project to investigate rigidins as potential anti-cancer compounds, and chemistry professors Dr. Alexander Kornienko and Liliya Frilova. Romero, as part of that larger team, synthesized and characterized aspects of rigidins' biological activities in Tech's biology laboratories.
Romero – along with fellow students and under the guidance of the research professors – analyzed about 50 compounds synthesized to mimic the naturally-occurring compounds. She found two strains that seem to stunt the growth of cancerous tumors.
Dr. Snezna Rogelj, who directs the Chemical Biology and Screening Collaborative group at Tech, said the team investigating rigidins has a few obstacles to overcome before this drug can be considered for human trials, but Romero – and everyone else on the team – are determined and optimistic about continued progress.
A graduate of Belen High School, Romero is uncertain about her career path. She is considering medical school, but is also considering medical research.
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The media and the ruling Socialist Party enjoyed a more cooperative relationship during the first half of 2002, but when Fatos Nano was appointed prime minister in July, he took a tougher stance, instructing ministers to order their staffs to stop speaking with the press.
Blatant intimidation and violent attacks against journalists are less common than they were in the 1990s, when war was blazing in neighboring Kosovo and the Albanian government was reeling from a national scandal over failed pyramid schemes. However, in October, several independent media outlets faced politically motivated financial inspections and government pressure to dismiss journalists for their critical reporting. Financial inspectors investigated the offices of the independent daily Koha Jone and the independent Gjeli Vizion television station shortly after both outlets criticized Prime Minister Nano for alleged abuse of power. Also in October, Arban Hasani, editor-in-chief of the independent television station Arberia, and Enton Abilekaj, news director of the independent TeleNorba Shqiptare television station, were both fired for criticizing the government's response to devastating September floods.
The Parliament pressed ahead with reforming the broadcast media. On September 30, legislators appointed Artur Zheji, a political analyst from Arberia television, to head the public broadcaster, Albanian Radio and Television. He will be responsible for addressing significant financial and managerial problems at the outlet. On November 7, Parliament approved amendments to the Law on Public and Private Radio and Television to create a legal framework for issuing licenses and to develop a strategy to improve government oversight of broadcast media.


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This week, I was reminded by a colleague, Rev. Randi Hall, that our mission is still to serve the least of these. It has weighed heavily upon me, especially with the recent government shutdown. Regardless of our political affiliation, it is our spiritual affiliation with Jesus Christ that should ring familiar to us.
The bible reminds us in Mark, �The Poor you will have with you always� and �What you do to the least of these, you do also unto the Lord.� The word poor also represents lack.
This causes me to call my own philanthropy into question. Am I doing all I can to help my family, friends and community? We all have things that afford us a certain quality of life such as food, clothing and shelter; I always share what I have physically.
However, when we think of one having lack or being poor, let us look a little further as it relates to spiritual things. As Christians, we relish in peace, joy and love experienced by having a relationship with our God. Sharing God�s love, the joy of the Lord and peace that passes all understanding is life-altering.
We, as Christians, should share more of that stuff. When we share the Gospel with others, we are sharing steadfast Hope in a God who is our only source and revealing that everything else in life is a resource; our homes, our cars, our jobs, our bank accounts, government assistance, etc.
Today, I am accepting the challenge to remain servant to the least of these in a fresh and greater way. I smile as I vision New Testament brothers in the book of Acts. Peter and John were approaching the Temple to pray and a beggar asked for alms. With assurance, Peter and John say, �Silver and Gold, have I none, but such as I have I give unto thee.�
To the least of these, I offer Jesus, recorded in Isaiah 9:6 � �For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.�
Be encouraged, even though the government was shut down, God is still on his throne, open for all who call upon him and available with unlimited love, peace, hope and joy. Our mission is still to the least of these.
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With respect to the request raised in Q&A(http://www.sencha.com/forum/showthre...s-4.1&p=906871).
We having an issue with the Date column in the grid. We using a custom datepicker which will show only the MONTH and YEAR. Our system will calculate the date depends on the requirements.
My grid has the date value, when i want to modify it by clicking the datepicker, the datepicker is not showing the cell date value, instead it is displaying blank for the first time. And then it is displaying the selected value in the datepicker on further modification.
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The same datepicker is used by another grid by the xtype as datacolumn where it is working fine as expected. We are facing the issue only in the dynamic grid.And also the format config is not working for the Date column, so we converting the date value as per our desired format dd-mmm-yyyy by a function and it will return the value as string.
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maybe looking to sell some items but unsure on value.
I have a 20th anniversary star wars mag signed by Alec Guinness on the front and Shelagh Fraser in the mag where there is a article on Aunt Beru.
Signed by Alec Guinness 1990 collectors edition obi-wan with gate fold box. Signed on the front of the gate fold. Any ideas on the value of these items please?


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With California facing a massive budget deficit, lawmakers have launched efforts to reduce or eliminate some of an estimated $50 billion in tax credits and deductions to help balance the books. Harrison Sheppard in the Daily News.
The credits – decried as "loopholes" by critics – range from mortgage-interest deductions and research credits for business to enterprise zones in the inner city.
Many of the targets are politically popular benefits that analysts say will be difficult to eliminate when a two-thirds vote is required. But Democratic lawmakers are vowing to solve an $8 billion deficit without relying exclusively on cutting state programs.


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Courage is the thing you need most and the hardest thing to get when you're faced with Alzheimer's Disease.
Jordan, my partner of 17 years has younger-onset Alzheimer's. His father and several grandparents had memory problems, so the diagnosis was not totally unexpected, but it is still hard to grasp that someone so young and vital is facing such a ravaging illness.
Since Jordan's diagnosis four years ago, we've both experienced the stigma that is attached to this disease. At the time of Jordan's diagnosis we were lucky to live in Seattle where awareness of Alzheimer's is high. That helped us avoid many problems that I know others experience from the medical establishment. But we've each had to handle other issues. Memory problems in older people are expected and tolerated. Memory problems in younger people are often seen as a serious defect.
One situation that stands out in my mind happened on a visit to Florida. After his diagnosis Jordan had severe depression and anxiety, and he was taking a powerful combination of medications, which caused him to lose his balance. He decided to walk several blocks to the beach at sunrise one morning and fell. A police officer happened to be in the area and stopped in his car. His response was "Sir, Are you drunk?" Jordan responded "No. I have Alzheimer's." The officer repeated that he felt Jordan was drunk and drove away leaving Jordan on the ground.
My experience with stigma was at work. Because Alzheimer's remains a diagnosis of exclusion, it takes a tremendous amount of testing to reach that conclusion. I was taking more and more time from my high-pressure job for doctor visits. Jordan and I were also emotionally reeling from new memory problems that would appear weekly. (At one point, Jordan put socks in the fridge.) I decided to take a leave of absence. When I returned, I found that a shadow replacement had been hired, and I was forced to leave six months later.
Finding courage
When faced with discrimination you must have the courage to say "I'm here and just as important as anyone else." We all have weak moments but fighting the illness sometimes means fighting for yourself or your loved one.
There is stigma or discrimination surrounding any serious illness. Just ask someone with Parkinson's or cancer or multiple sclerosis. But, we've also have found that people are generally supportive when they are aware. Many "stigma moments" are really caused by ignorance. People don't understand Alzheimer's and many even don't understand what it means to be chronically ill.
So often, people only think of Alzheimer's as an end-of-life illness. Even in hospitals nurses will say "but he's so young to have it." Courage to change the public perception thru education and awareness is key. And it's usually accomplished one person at a time through personal contact.
Silence is the enemy
Alzheimer's Disease consumes a tremendous amount of energy and resources. Families are often exhausted by the sheer volume of care responsibilities. And yet this disease is very poorly understood so we also carry the burden of having to educate others.
Jordan quickly tells people that he has Alzheimer's in phone calls and in person so they understand. He also has cards for this purpose. Family is kept updated about his condition and even the little ones are told what to do if there is a problem. But education is also reaching out to the public.
I find time to do advocacy for the Alzheimer's Association. It's not easy since I don't have family to help care for him when I'm gone, but it's essential to raise awareness and unite people in the effort to fight this illness and help the people who have it. If people understand then they won't be afraid. And if they're not afraid then there is no stigma – just the disease.
Learn More:
- Get Involved with World Alzheimer's Month!
- Caring for Alzheimer's
- Stress Management Tips for Caregivers
- Find a Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
About the Blog Author: Rob Epp is a full-time caregiver for his partner Jordan, who was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's four years ago. They live in New Hampshire.
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Every spring, the landscape of Holland explodes in one of the prettiest natural displays of colour, as millions of tulips and other vibrant flowers paint the countryside in a rainbow of colors. Come and join us in celebrating spring with a trip to the famous Keukenhof Gardens.
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Spring is in the air!
Come spring time Holland is covered in pretty flowers and the sweet smell of spring. Especially behind the dunes of Haarlem and Leiden lies the bulb area which looks like a magical canvas of daffodils, hyacinths and tulips.
On this tour we will take you from Amsterdam to visit the world famous Keukenhof flower gardens, where you experience the perfection of millions of bulbs displayed over a wonderful park with fantastic flower shows and sculptures.
Together with our guide you get to walk straight into the park and avoid the massive lines in front of this extremely popular attraction.
How do I get my tickets?
Shortly after your booking is complete your e-ticket will be send directly to your email, just print it out and bring it on your tour.
Where does the tour begin?
The tour starts at the Lindbergh Excursions office. Please show up 30 minutes before departure.
How long does the tour last?
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Rangers, Blues seek bounce-back victoryby Brian Hunter
BLUES (33-11-5) at RANGERS (27-22-3)
Last 10: St. Louis 6-4-0; New York 7-2-1
Season series: This is the second of two games between the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers. When they met in the season's opening weeks, the Rangers were struggling and the Blues took advantage for a 5-3 win at Scottrade Center on Oct. 12. David Backes scored twice while Alexander Steen finished with a goal and three assists.
Big story: Each team comes off a defeat Tuesday, though in very dissimilar fashion. The Rangers, on a surge of late, let a two-goal lead slip on home ice against the rival New York Islanders, while the Blues were thumped by the New Jersey Devils on the second night of a back-to-back. It was their fourth loss in six games.
Team Scope:
Blues: The first two games of a four-game road trip saw drastically different results for St. Louis, which finishes its journey Saturday on Long Island. The Blues were on top of their game in a 4-1 win against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday, but anything but the following night as they lost 7-1 in New Jersey.
Jaroslav Halak was supposed to get the night off after beating Detroit, but he was pressed into action before the end of the first period after Brian Elliott gave up three goals on nine shots. Halak yielded four goals on 14 shots. Still, their teammates hoisted the blame for the rout on their own shoulders.
"It's brutal," forward Chris Stewart said in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "Those are guys who battle for us all year and saved our [butts] two or three years in a row now. So we've got to be better for them. It's time to take a serious look in the mirror and get ready for New York."
Rangers: Only eight points separate the second-place Rangers from the eighth-place Islanders in the Metropolitan Division standings after the Isles rallied from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Blueshirts 5-3 at Madison Square Garden. This is the final game indoors for the Rangers before 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series coming up at Yankee Stadium against the Devils and Islanders.
An illness kept goaltender Henrik Lundqvist from dressing on Tuesday, but he was back at practice Wednesday wearing his pinstriped pads. Meanwhile, the Rangers shook up their defense corps by acquiring Kevin Klein from the Nashville Predators in exchange for 2008 first-round pick Michael Del Zotto.
"He's going to fit in our system very well," general manager Glen Sather said of Klein, who has four more years remaining on his contract and will be in New York by Thursday. "The coaches know him, know what they are getting, know how he plays."
Who's hot: Steen scored the Blues' lone goal Tuesday, his career-high 25th, and his first in three games since returning from a concussion. … Rangers forward Rick Nash has consecutive two-goal games and nine goals in as many games. Forward Chris Kreider had a goal and two assists against the Islanders.
Injury report: St. Louis forward Vladimir Tarasenko (flu-like symptoms) has missed the past two games. Forward Maxim Lapierre (lower body) is on injured reserve. … New York forward Derek Dorsett (broken fibula) is on injured reserve.


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Best You Never Heard 7: Summer UnderdogsAugust 15th, 2012 by Before The Bigs Entertainment | Alternative/Indie, Before Bigs Exclusive, Chill/Jam/Reggae, Dance, Electro, Electronic Dance Music, Electropop, Guest Mix, Hip-Hop/Rap, House, Pop, R&B, Rock, synthpop |
Today we are excited to present Best You Never Heard Volume 7: Summer Underdogs. Shouts to @E_Wish1 on the cover art and the artists for agreeing to have their songs featured on this mix.
With our latest edition of Best You Never Heard, we put out songs that have fun feel-good summer vibes from artists we believe should be getting way more attention for their music. Our criteria for selecting these artists is they had to have under 5,000 facebook fans or under 10,000 twitter followers.
We continue to help young, upcoming musicians in their efforts to reach mainstream success. Many of the people featured on our previous mixes have gone on to accomplish a lot within the music industry.
Below is our 12-track mix that will surely add to your favorite music list and provide you with new artists to listen to that we consider to be the Best You Never Heard. Enjoy!
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Israel News - Stay Informed, Pray Informed
A leading Israeli expert on the Middle East suggested last week that with all the foreign involvement in the ongoing Syrian civil war, that conflict could be the harbinger of a much wider conflagration.
Prof. Itamar Rabinovich, a former Israeli ambassador to Egypt, told those attending a symposium at Tel Aviv University that in the eyes of the Arab world, the final outcome of the Arab Spring hinges on the results of the struggle in Syria.
According to Prof. Rabinovich, the Syrian conflict is a Middle Eastern version of the Spanish Civil War, which was itself a dress rehearsal for World War II.
In Syria, the opposition is supported by the US and Europe, while the regime is backed by Hezbollah, Iran, and China. For Russia, the stakes are also high.
Moscow sees Syria as a key to restoring Russia's status in the region, so replacing the Assad regime with one supportive of America is unacceptable to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Still, it's Iran that probably has the most to lose in Syria. Prof. Rabinovich explained that Iran has actually invested more than Russia when it comes to Syria. Iran wants hegemony in the Middle East, and thus far it has only managed to export its Islamic Revolution to Lebanon, in the form of Hezbollah, which is today more powerful than the state itself.
Iran needs to maintain Syria as a vital link to Hezbollah if it hopes to succeed anywhere else in the region. "The civil war in Syria is not being run by Assad, but rather by Iranian military commanders," Rabinovich revealed. "Hezbollah is also commanding much of the fighting with troops that entered the country from Lebanon."
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POLICIES & DIRECTIONS, APPLEWOOD INN, Lexington, Va.
Applewood Inn is located south of Lexington, and is only a short distance from Interstate Routes 81 and 64. From the north, take Route 11 south 4 1/2 miles from traffic light at intersection (south of Lexington) of Rte. 11 and Rte. 11 Business (south of Lexington), to Route 678, Buffalo Bend Road. Turn right on Buffalo Bend, and follow 1.2 miles to Tarn Beck Lane where signs will direct you. If using GPS, this is one driveway past where it directs you to turn. DON'T TURN ON PAVED DRIVEWAY WITH MAILBOX MARKED PEEBLES. Look for the Inn sign and the Tarn Beck Lane road sign. For accurate GPS use 242 Tarn Beck Lane, Glasgow, Va. 24555-2343. Without the last four digits you will be sent to Glasgow and we are 15 miles from Glasgow!
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This enormous Slit Gong is a wooden gong, similar types of which are found all throughout the South Pacific. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a collection of them on display in the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas collection. This particular one comes from Vanuatu. It is quite remarkable to see gongs made out of wood, though I have also seen gongs sets made out of carved stone in China.
I have in my collection a wooden gong that was used in Chinese temple ceremonies. It has two fish heads at the top and is quite worn on one side. It doesn't have the most pleasant ring to it.
I also have a Burmese (Myanmar) wooden slit gong or bell. Its clappers on the outside of the gong and shaped like elephants. This is apparently a cow bell for an elephant (or elephant bell!). It produces a wonderful clear sound.
I have two Cambodian wooden bells, which I assume are also elephant bells due to their large size. They have a delightful bright sound to them.
I recently has a dream about the Chinese gong, and as I was looking at the Metropolitan Museum website I came across the slit gong above, and I remember wandering through the beautiful Oceania collection area in the museum, which I have done many times. As I looked through my collection I realized I had two more wooden gongs, and I never realized I had so many. Now I hope to build on that collection. As I finish this post, I just received a call from my mother, filled with ululations from sheep, as she was at a sheep farm and put the phone up to the sheep so they could talk to me.


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Though I'm still considered a new author, my outgoing personality (i.e. big mouth) has helped me meet a lot of professional writers. I know several hundred, and count a few dozen among my friends.
Many of them sing the same refrain: they're unhappy with their publishers. They recite similar woes--- not enough money, not enough marketing, not enough enthusiasm in-house, not enough whatever.
Rather than comment on if their complaints are justified, I wonder what these authors are doing FOR their publishers, other than giving them a book. Relationships are give and take. So I ask this to all writers:
What have you done for your publisher lately?
On that note, I recently got back from my annual meeting with Brilliance Audio, my audiobook publisher.
I love Brilliance. Not only do they put out a top-notch product, they also lead the industry in technology and innovation, have a wonderful staff, and run their business the way all publishers should; by caring about their artists, keeping meticulous control over sales and inventory, and spearheading trends while actively striving to improve.
As with WHISKEY SOUR, BLOODY MARY was performed rather than read, with male and female voice actors (Audie winners Dick Hill and Susie Breck) playing each part in dialect. I got to play the character of a sleazy agent, and it was a joy being in the sound booth with these pros.
I also gave Brilliance the rights to a short story, which they tagged onto the audiobook as an extra. I read this as well, and am proud to say I knocked out 6000 words in under half an hour.
Just like last year, the president of the company invited me to dinner, and put me up for the night in a hotel room (thanks Eileen!)
I sat in on a sales meeting (I brought the staff bagels), hung out with the voice actors and the tech folks, got to tour their factory (Brilliance does all the manufacturing in-house), and brought my editor a plant. I was touched to see the plant I'd bought her last year still in her office.
The point?
When my agent sold the audio rights, I made an effort to contact the company and express my gratitude. This led to an invitation to watch the recording process. So I drove out there, spent some time getting to know the staff, and gave the company a free short story to add to the audiobook, which I read.
I brought food and gifts and was gracious and thankful to everyone I met (not hard to do--they're a wonderful group of people).
Our business relationship could have been conducted entirely through my agent. But we each made an effort, and a mutual admiration blossomed.
Ultimately, though, isn't it all about money?
Absolutely. And I can honestly state that I'll do whatever I can to help Brilliance make money from my work. That means when I do signings, I make sure the bookstore has the audio versions. I have a section on my website devoted to Brilliance, along with excerpts from the audiobooks. I talk about how good the audio versions are (and they're damn good) when I do author appearances, events, and conferences.
I actually feel a sense of loyalty towards Brilliance (and to Hyperion, my print publisher, with whom I've made a similar effort.)
Am I being naive? Time will tell.
But when I speak with other authors, who think of their publishers in terms of a paycheck, and I can't help but wonder if my approach is better...
Monday, May 16, 2005
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This Free Comic Book Day... A universe trembles.
It is the far future; the human race has finally colonized the galaxy, preserving an era of prosperity that's only possible because of The Hypernaturals. They're a celebrated, galaxy-wide superhero task force that keeps the peace. That is, until they all mysteriously vanish. Now, as the galaxy teeters on the brink of chaos, it's up to a group of retired and long forgotten Hypernaturals - and their novice recruits - to save the galaxy from complete destruction.
Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the superstar writing duo behind Annihilation and The Legion, launch an all-new original series that takes cosmic super-heroes to a new frontier. Experience the special preview issue of The Hypernaturals this May and pick up the #1 issue this July!


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Friday, 29 October 2010
TIGER TEAM -- This is an ongoing job that has been a lot of fun. I was contacted by Phillip Stokes and asked to re-brand his Scuba Diving business. Any job where I have to draw tigers is OK by me!... and Phill has been great to work with.
At the moment he is deep underwater in Egypt, diving on a shipwreck, but am assured he'll be surfacing soon so we can discuss the merchandising. I'll keep you posted on the t-shirts and decals when they arrive!
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NATIONAL SCHOOL POETRY AWARDS 2007 - NEW ZEALAND POST. Pencil artwork. Colour and design by Chris Waind. This is my most recent colaboration with my good friend, Chris, who is an Art Director at Communication Arts in NZ. We will hopefully be working together this year on a series of children's books. Watch this space. There was no problem with reference - hands and pencils! - and this poster is an excellent example of working long distance. Chris is 12 hours in my future (and half a planet away), so he briefed me on Sunday night, I finished the linework on Monday, delivering the artwork by FTP. Final art approved and to press on Wednesday (NZ time). Of course because of the time difference it means that Chris has already seen the artwork that I haven't started yet!-- and when they tell me they 'want the artwork by yesterday', that's exactly when I'm doing it. Amazing. Now, if I can just get Chris to phone me with the lottery numbers...
HELLBENT. Artwork and co-design. Scroat the Dog makes it on to the cover of Antony McGowan's comic novel for Doubleday.
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. Sample comic book cover – artwork and hand lettering. Drawing SPIDER-MAN isn't work for me – it's a pleasure. I first started reading Marvel Comics in 1968, aged 6. I was totally hooked from the moment I was handed a second hand copy of The Amazing Spider-man No.12 ("Unmasked by Dr. Octopus"). I think I must have spent the next decade constantly drawing Superheroes, so when I left school, aged 16, I pitched up on the doorstep of MARVEL COMICS UK, drawings in hand, looking for a job. The editor at the time, Paul Neary, took pity on me, so my career in illustration was underway. To be honest, the other job option at the time was being in charge of 'light brown paint' on the animation of Watership Down. Not a difficult choice for a teenager. 28 years later and I still get a kick out of drawing our friendly neighbourhood web-slinger.
MISSING ABBEY. Artwork and hand lettering. The first of a teen fiction series for Corgi, including Child X, Breakfast at Sadie's and Kat Got Your Tongue. Co-designed with Tracey Paris. David Fickling Books/Corgi.
APPLESEED. Character study of Briareos, Hitomi and Deunan. Some of the first Manga to really make an impact over here, along with Akira.
BANG BANG. Artwork and script. Bang Bang was one of the characters I worked on for Penthouse Comix in the mid 90's. I had completed the script for The Su-Zi-Manchu Affair and had started in on the artwork when news came of the magazine's demise. Still, the pages remain and are some of my favourites.
AGENT Z. Art and Design. Before he became famous for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Mark Haddon wrote these very funny books.
CHRIS WAIND. Script and Art. Chris worked at Definition Design and is now living in New Zealand with his wife, Jen. He really is one of life's 'individuals'... and an incredibly talented man too, which is lucky. Had he not turned out to be such a good designer he would have almost certainly gone straight to prison. The strip showed just how unglamorous a designer's life is and Chris was a perfect example, being that he was without any sort of glamour. His days consisted mainly of work and wandering about at lunchtimes, eating sandwiches from Boots the Chemist, whilst letting his mind drift free, usually to think about which sandwich he was going to get from Boots the Chemist. I purchased the rights to his life in exchange for a Whopper meal at London Bridge Station, which doesn't sound quite fair, until I point out that he did order the large fries.
HARRY POTTER. Pencil sketches for the marketing of the game Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The work was done for Feref, who's art director, Neill Furmston, is, I've heard it said, quite possibly the best art director in the world.
HARRY POTTER. Sketches/packaging designs for Quidditch World Cup, again for Feref. Neill was best man at my wedding... Well done, mate!
SHOCK CITY. Script and Art. This was a comic strip produced for T.W.O. magazine, a motorcycle mag. Girls and Bikes, pretty much what you'd expect. John Cantlie was a great editor to work with and I've never met a bloke more born to be on TV than John. Which is what he's doing now!
HOW ANGEL PETERSON GOT HIS NAME. Art and co-design. Gary Paulsen is one of my favourite writers, so it was a treat to work on this book. I can't recommend Gary Paulsen highly enough, especially; Zero to Sixty: the Motorcycle Journey of a Lifetime, Brian's Winter and Angel Peterson.
CLEMENCY POGUE, FAIRY KILLER. Character designs and proposed book jacket for Simon & Schuster. The hobgoblin above goes by the name of CHAPHESMEESO.
PHANTOM FEAR. Art and design. A clean, graphic approach to the re-jacketing of Pete Johnson's books.
TALISMAN. Design, Art and Lettering. A series of adventure books, with a kind of 'Indiana Jones' theme. Each book is set in a different location; Eygpt, South America, India and China. Hodder.
BATMAN... and Robin the Boy Wonder. I loved the Bruce Timm animations. Batman didn't make much of an impression on me until Neal Adams' work in the 70's and then again in the 8o's with Frank Miller's Dark Knight. In general I think there are more of us that can relate to Spider-Man's alter-ego, Peter Parker (struggling student who has to take part-time jobs to pay his way) than Bruce Wayne - a billionaire industrialist playboy. Still, at least he had enough money to do a really good job on the batcave -- and he can afford to have Alfred the butler on hand, in case he needs an espresso (a man Bruce's age has gotta be using a lot of caffeine to stay up night after night with the crime-fighting).
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"Terri," starring newcomer Jacob Wysocki and John C. Reilly, is a lovely lyrical ode to high school misfits and the adults they grow into.
Director Azazel Jacobs and screenwriter Patrick deWitt, who shaped the script from a series of deWitt's short stories, have captured that quintessential outsider essence that infects the usual teenage suspects, but catches one of the cool kids in its net as well. That "Terri's" humor, poignancy and intimate storytelling captivated audiences at Sundance is not surprising, though nearly everything else about this very fine indie film is.
Wysocki is Terri, a lumbering pudge of a guy who despite his towering size is a favorite target of those high school boys who run in packs and are both bullies and jerks. By the time we meet Terri and his tormenters, he's taken to wearing pajamas to school simply because, as he tells Mr. Fitzgerald (Reilly), the vice principal in charge of the troubled and tortured, they're more comfortable.
Even beyond the weight, Terri's is not an easy lot. He's parentless, though we're not sure why, and living with an uncle (Creed Bratton), who is losing a battle with disease and dementia. At school, when he's not being bullied, Terri is isolated in his insecurity. A mess of contradictions, he is sometimes childlike and sometimes mature. That you're never sure which way Terri will handle a given situation is a tribute to the strength of the storytelling here.
As a filmmaker, Jacobs is something of a miniaturist, specializing in slivers of life and then building a whole host of complications inside them, which suits "Terri's" small-world big-picture well.
On the surface, the semi-rural area and the high school setting where the film unfolds might seem night-and-day different from the urban world of Jacobs' last film, the critically acclaimed 2008 "Momma's Man." But at their core, both movies are about navigating the treacherous emotional shoals of adulthood, which increasingly defines the filmmaker's work. Instead of a thirtysomething father and husband who has run home to mom and dad because real life is too much for him, this time Jacobs is concerned with an obese teen forced to grow up too fast.
Jacobs and deWitt use Terri's circumstances to circle a series of serious, and seriously uncomfortable, issues. DeWitt captures the way people talk about a problem without talking about a problem as he works his way through obesity, kids as caretakers, the emotional price of neglect, peer pressure, sex and drugs with an unvarnished honesty that is bracing.
It's potent stuff, laced with smart, sensitive humor, and extremely well handled by Wysocki and the excellent ensemble of young actors that become Terri's intimates, especially Bridger Zadina as Chad, a hair-pulling live wire always on the verge of a meltdown, and Olivia Crocicchia as Heather, the pretty girl with problems. Jacobs and cinematographer Tobias Datum add another layer, giving a naturalist beauty to this broken world.
Reilly's vice principal is the adult hub in this teen wheel, as one by one all the conflicted kids end up in his office.
The actor is exactly the right guy to play a grown-up who's a little off-center himself, unconventional in his approach but so genuinely decent that you understand why students gravitate to him. In a sense, his vice principal stands as the archetype of that teacher whose power rests in the mere fact that they're emotionally there. Reilly brings such nuance to the undercurrent of the slightly outrageous that he keeps Mr. Fitzgerald crackling fresh and constantly surprising.
But Wysocki carries the film. He's the embodiment of teenage strength and weakness. By turns tough and soft, serious and silly, needy and self-sufficient. "Terri" is not always easy to like, but impossible not to love.


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Comics are making a big comeback — just look at the comic-character centered movies that have come out recently.
Not to be left out, libraries around the country, including the Newport Beach Public Library, are jumping in at the opportunity to offer comics for children.
Some people may ask, why add comics to libraries? Shouldn't libraries focus on finding ways to get kids to read "real" books? There are a multitude of reasons. First, comic books help reluctant readers, especially boys, become interested in books. Many comics today are also geared specifically with children in mind. They speak to children's interests.
Comic books can also be less intimidating than regular books. Stories told through illustrations are something children are already familiar with. Since comic books combine words with pictures they make a perfect transition into reading different types of books.
Also known as graphic novels, (don't worry, graphic novels are not actually graphic in content, just novels told in the form of comic strips) comics can be of use in the classroom. Their artistic style can teach a lot about visual design. They can also assist in teaching kids about storytelling, narration, dialogue and presentation. There are even arguments that claim reading graphic novels make your brain work more than reading conventional novels — because the reader is bombarded simultaneously by characters, setting, plot and action.
See for yourself just how fun and educational comics can be. These and many more selections can be found at your local library in the Children's Comic and Graphic Novel collections:
"Owly" by Andy Runton tells the story of two friends, an owl and a worm. These wordless novels manage to tell a story of friendship — without uttering a single word.
"Babymouse" by Jennifer Holm is about a lovable, girly mouse who knows what she wants. The bright pink colored pages are perfect for drawing in girl readers.
Many classic books have now been adapted into comic form. They will never replace the originals, but are a great way to introduce children to the classics. Look for titles such as "Black Beauty" by June Brigman, "Treasure Island" by Tim Hamilton, "Gulliver's Travels" by Lewis Helfand, and many more.
There are also several entertaining, beautiful versions of classic fairy tales. Some favorites include "Thumbelina" by Martin Powell, and "The Emperor's New Clothing" by Stephanie Peters.
Perennial children's classics including Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, Goosebumps, The Baby-sitters Club and The Boxcar Children all have graphic versions.
Children can also find comics featuring favorite Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Lightning McQueen, the Smurfs, Scooby-Doo, Pokémon, and Star Wars as well as a large selection of superheroes including Spiderman, Superman, and the Fantastic Four.
Last but not least, the library has a large selection of graphic biographies, histories and science titles. Be amazed at stories of famous people, wow kids with stories from American history, and teach your child about the workings of the lungs, heart or eyes — all with the help of comic books.
CHECK IT OUT is written by the staff of the Newport Beach Public Library. All titles may be reserved from home or office computers by accessing the catalog at http://www.newportbeachlibrary.org. For more information on the Central Library or any of the branches, please contact the Newport Beach Public Library at (949) 717-3800, option 2.


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Strong family support has been a key part of Taylor Swift's success. But according to a recent report, Taylor's parents may actually be separated. The story was posted at Radar Online and will appear in the next issue of the Star magazine.
It's a deeply sad story, of course. According to the Star's source, Taylor's parents, Andrea and Scott, "haven't filed for divorce because they don't want it to damage Taylor's career." They have, though, "stopped wearing their wedding rings."
Taylor's upcoming new album will apparently reflect that sadness, according to the Star. "The new album will showcase the pain of her parents' separation," the source is quoted as saying.
The 'sad' nature of Taylor's upcoming album isn't news. She already spoke about that, most notably in her New Yorker profile last year, where, describing the new songs, she said: 'They're sad? If I'm being honest.'"
As for whether the story of the separation and divorce are true, Taylor's management company and record label had no comment.
Taylor Swift and her father Scott Swift in 2011 (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)
Conversation threads on the subject have also appeared on the forums pages of Taylor's website, but they have been deleted, with the message reading "That thread no longer exists."
Taylor Swift recently took home five Teen Choice Awards. And while her new album release has not yet been announced, she did tease fans with a note on Facebook recently that implied it may be coming very soon.
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NMT Grad Student Assn Hosts First Four-Corners Region Research Conference, March 20, 2006
by Jayme Margolin, GSA
SOCORRO, N.M., March 2006 – New Mexico Tech's Graduate Student Association (GSA) organized and hosted the first annual research conference, "Standing at a Crossroad: Making the Transition from Student to Professional through Research and Publishing," which took place on February 16 and 17. Institutions from across the Four-Corners Region were invited to participate. The majority of the participants and attendees were from New Mexico Tech, but also in attendance were a number of representatives from New Mexico State University, as well as from the University of New Mexico and the University of Arizona.
The GSA invited both undergraduate and graduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to present research papers and posters at the conference. Earl Eiland, conference chairman, came up with the idea of having this kind of smaller-scale conference because it is an excellent way to share ideas and network with faculty and students from other departments and universities.
Dr. Dave Johnson, Dean of Graduate Students, agreed that "presenting work at national conferences for professional societies can be pretty intimidating. Conferences like this one (the GSA Conference), where the presenters and the audience are peers, provide a comfortable setting for young engineers and scientists to present their work." He added that "as important is the opportunity to meet with others working in related areas and to discuss research challenges and directions."
The task of setting up this conference with goals of networking and gaining experience was tackled by Eiland and a full conference committee, including Abhirup Datta (Locations Coordinator), Danielle Lucero (GSA president), Lisa Majkowski-Taylor (Conference Planning Mastermind), Jayme Margolin (Judging Coordinator), Diane Meier (Publicity Coordinator / submissions coordinator), Lara Owens (Registration Coordinator), George Schmaltz (Keynote Coordinator / Webmaster), and Gopal Tadiparthi (Abstract Review Coordinator).
The committee started planning for the event in September 2005 and received monetary help from the Tech administration in order to make the conference possible. With her past experience of organizing NM-AGAP conferences, Lisa Majkowski-Taylor was instrumental in planning the conference. She commented that it provided "something for everyone. The workshop topics offered a variety of opportunities for students to network." She also made it a point to note that GSA is "greatly indebted to everyone from behind the scenes, including the administration and specifically graphic designer Edie Steinhoff."
By December, the GSA conference committee completed the abstract reviews with the help of some other GSA members. In total, this conference had about 20 presentations on the morning of the 17th and then about 20 poster presentations that same afternoon. The presentations were split up into three categories; Computer Science, Earth Science, and Life Science (including biology, chemistry, and engineering).
Monetary awards were given to the best presentation in each category for both the morning and afternoon sessions. After Dr. Johnson tallied the judging sheets, the award winners were announced as:
Best Presentations
Computer Science - Aaron Soto, New Mexico Tech; Implementation of
Virtual LANs for Virus Containment
Earth Science - Shasta McGee, New Mexico Tech, Comparison of
Chlorine-36 Rates Using the Radiocarbon Age-Constrained Lake
Bonneville and Provo Shorelines, UT
Life Science - Andrew Garst, New Mexico Highlands University, Energy
Allocation and Sickness Behavior in Siberian Hamsters
Overall - Life Science - Jeremiah Robbins, New Mexico Tech, Processing
and Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polycarbonate Matrix
Best Posters
Computer Science - Rajaa Shindi, New Mexico State University, Evaluate
the Performance Changes of Processor SImulation Benchmarks when
Context Switches are Incorporated
Earth Science - Jayme Margolin, New Mexico Tech: Minor Resumed
Activity at KA Crater of Mt. Usu, Japan and Possible Triggering
Mechanism by Tokachi-oki Earthquake
Life Science - Julieanne Heffernan, New Mexico Tech, Correlations of
System Mobility with Various Scalar Metrics
Best Overall - Fernando Solorzano, New Mexico State University, 3 '
UTR-Mediated Regulation of Cytosolic Glutamine Synthetase
In addition to the numerous presentations, the GSA had a schedule fully packed with speakers and workshops. Vice President of Student and University Relations Dr. Ricardo Maestas opened the conference by welcoming everyone at the opening dinner. The Humanities Department led the first workshop that helped add humor and ease the nerves on the evening prior to the presentations. Dr. Deming, Dr. Ford, Dr. Griffin, and Ms. Stewart-Langley kept the audience laughing while discussing "Getting the Butterflies Out."
Humanities continued with another workshop on Friday morning, in which Dr. Ford and Dr. Walsh reviewed proper techniques for conducting a phone interview. Chartwells provided us with an amazing New Mexican-style lunch, while Dr. Enrique Vivoni was the guest speaker. After the poster session, two more workshops were conducted by Dr. Warren Ostergren and Laura Wilcox about transitioning into the workplace and by Dr. Van Romero about pursuing an academic or industry career.
The conference concluded with a banquet and keynote address. Keynote speaker Anne Murphy Daily spoke about How to Be Happy in the Real World. Through her speech, we learned how her career path led her to be an attorney-at-law, chairman, founder, and owner of Centaur Royalty Corporation in Santa Fe, as well as being a current member of the New Mexico Tech Board of Regents. George Schmaltz of the GSA commented that "Regent Ann Murphy Daily exemplified the fact that scientists and engineers can do just about anything and go anywhere in the world. Her wide variety of activities has never fit into the category of 'that's just what engineers do'."
The GSA is very appreciative of all of the staff and faculty who volunteered their time to serve as a judge, conduct a workshop, and support this conference. Faculty from New Mexico State University were truly interested in this conference and showed this by volunteering so much of their time and by helping the students' network.
Eiland stated that the conference was "a success and well attended." He saw enthusiasm from all speakers and helpers with the conference. Majkowski-Taylor was pleasedat the degree of communication during the poster session.
The committee held a debriefing meeting to discuss improvements for next year and finalize the loose ends from this year, such as sending out presentation CD's (every presentation was taped) and judging comments to each participant. One goal is to attract a bigger crowd, possibly doubling the participation. Dr. Johnson believes "this was a wonderful beginning. I really hope that it continues and grows." With this experience, GSA is already looking forward to the second annual NMT-GSA Research Conference in 2007!


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Mrs. Barbara J. Carver, age 72 of Talking Rock, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 at Northside Hospital-Cherokee in Canton.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, David and Anita Carver, Talking Rock; sister, Hilda Satterfield, Canton; grandsons, Jordan, Madison and Greyson Carver, all of Talking Rock; brother-in-law, Earl Phenix, Columbus; and step-brother, Fred Shaw, Jasper. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 from Free Hope Baptist Church with the Revs. Grant Wade, Randy Weaver and Autry Dean officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were: Andy and Larry Holden, Keith Hallman, Jason Satterfield, Earl Carver and Jimmy Phenix. Cagle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Bonnie Densmore, age 88 of Ball Ground, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper following a period of declining health.
Born June 4, 1921 in Cherokee County, Ga.. she was the daughter of the late William and Malenda Payne Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Edgar Densmore. Mrs. Densmore had worked as a librarian in the Cherokee County School System and was a member of the Nelson Baptist Church in Nelson, Ga.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Tollyan and Danny Peterman, Ball Ground, and Glenda and Andy Thompson, Tate; grandchildren, Natalie and Chuck Mattson, Buford, Ga., and Cynthia and Josh Greer, Marietta, Ga.; great-grandchildren, John and James Manson and Olivia Greer; brothers and sister-in-law, Wayne Brown, Nelson, and William T. and Barbara Brown, Memphis, Tn. Nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 from Roper Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carl Jameson officiating. Interment followed in Lake Forest Memorial Park. Pallbearers were: Josie and Eric Reinhardt, Michael, Johnny and Skipper Densmore and Jeffrey Stancil. Flowers were accepted, but donations may be made to the American Red Cross, 1266 E Church St., Ste. 154, Jasper, Ga. 30143.
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Mrs. Nancy Katyleen McClure, age 71 of Jasper, Ga., died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper following a sudden illness.
Born July 7, 1938 in Chambers County, Al., she was the daughter of the late Wyatt and Kate Pitts Mackey. She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert ?Bob? McClure, Jr., on Dec. 2, 1966; and sisters, Lovell Anderson, Estelle Hicks and Betty Mackey. The family moved to Tate, Ga. sometime in the late 1940?s. Her mother died when she was 9 years old. Mrs. McClure joined Mt. Calvary Baptist Church at an early age. She attended and graduated from Pickens County Training School in 1956. Mrs. McClure was a homemaker and member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Robert McClure. Jasper; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Ricky Benson, Jasper; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Scott and Jennifer McClure. Rome. Ga.; grandchildren, Thomas Smith and Kerri, Kaylan and Kristopher McClure, all of Rome, Ga.; and aunt, Mrs. Retha Carr, Atlanta. Nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive.
The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 24 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with the remains placed in state at the church at noon with interment to follow in Norton Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Roper Funeral Home on Thursday, Oct. 22 and Friday, Oct. 23 from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Blvd., Ste. 1010, Rockville, Md. 20852-9813 or to the American Diabetes Association, Atlanta Georgia Office, 17 Executive Park, Ste. 115, Atlanta, Ga. 30329-2012.


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Just noticed this year, the auction crowd prefered the customs, or so it seemed.Many looked right past the original non-restored - used car.
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- Women took to the streets during the Arab Spring demanding greater rights
- But activists say women's rights have fallen off the agenda after the uprising
- The say the success of Islamist parties is further jeopardizing the status of women
- An online campaign is fighting to keep women's rights in the spotlight
Women stood at the forefront of the Arab Spring, taking to the streets shoulder to shoulder with men in an effort to overturn oppressive old orders.
But while their efforts have seen dictators ousted and reforms introduced, the greater rights for women many hoped would emerge from the upheaval have not materialized.
Indeed, says Lebanese activist Diala Haidar, the rise of political Islam throughout the region in the wake of the uprising has raised the specter of hard-won gains for women being lost.
Haidar and four other women's rights activists across the region started a campaign, The Uprising of Women in the Arab World, on Facebook in October 2011, to highlight injustices against women throughout the region.
"The Arab Spring took place under the banner of freedom, dignity and equality, and the three can't be established if women are left behind," said Haidar, 28, a laboratory supervisor.
"At every stage of history we have been given the excuse, 'It's not the time to discuss women's issues -- we are at war, it's a revolution,' or whatever. It's our time to say 'We need our rights,'" she added.
The Facebook page has attracted more than 78,000 "likes" and there is now a website. Two campaigns are currently running: One asks people to submit photos with a message of solidarity with women in the region written in Arabic.
The other, launched on United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, encourages women to share their stories of violence, abuse and harassment, in an effort to shine a spotlight on such incidents.
Dozens of women have given their accounts, with a recurring theme that they have felt unable to speak out or hold the perpetrators to account.
"The revolution won't take place in secrecy, it will take place in the light," said Haidar. "We have to start sharing our stories and concerns and aspirations publicly. It can prove that these incidents ... are not exceptional cases but part of a whole society that we should work to cure from this violence."
One account of abuse on the website is given by Rahma, a 22-year-old Tunisian woman, who writes of being sexually molested aged nine by a man who she says has never been held accountable.
"In our culture, these issues are taboos and it is better to suppress them for the sake of the family's 'honor,'" she writes. "What an absurd honor."
Haidar says the campaign is trying to challenge patriarchal cultural attitudes surrounding "honor," often enshrined in discriminatory legal systems that punish the victims of sexual crimes.
"We have to get rid of the blame that society inflicts upon us when it comes to issues of sexual harassment, rape and domestic violence," she added.
In a recent case highlighting the extent of the problem, a 27-year-old Tunisian woman who was allegedly raped by two policemen after they approached her and her fiance in a car was subsequently charged with indecency, which carries a potential six-month sentence, when she filed a complaint against the officers.
The charges were eventually dropped (although the prosecutor has appealed the ruling), and the woman was offered a state apology, but not before the case attracted large protests and criticism that the woman's treatment reflected the attitudes of the country's new Islamist leaders.
Earlier this year, international outrage erupted over the plight of a 16-year-old Moroccan girl who committed suicide after a court ordered her to marry her rapist.
A rise in sexual violence in the form of mob attacks on women on the streets was a pressing issue in post-revolutionary Egypt, said Haidar, as was the concern that women's equality would not be enshrined in the sharia-influenced draft constitution.
Haidar added that the campaign was targeting other issues across the region including the persistence of patriarchal personal status laws, honor killings, female genital mutilation and forced marriages.
Fatima Nabil, 16, from Aden, Yemen, submitted a painting to the campaign.
"I have a friend my age who was forced out of school into marriage," she told CNN. Her paintings were an attempt to "express the injustice suffered by women, because they live in darkness and constraint," she said.
But Haidar said it is still "too early" to say that the Arab Spring has failed women and that could only happen if women allowed it.
"They can't betray women as long as we stand up for our rights and take advantage of this moment in history," she said.
"If we consent to this it will happen, but if we don't it will never happen."


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