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Through print, TV, and the Internet, Americans are bombarded daily with mixed messages, half-truths, misleading statements, and out-and-out fabrications masquerading as facts. The news media - once the vaunted watchdogs of the republic - are often too preoccupied by the latest fad diet or cable-news crime of the week to call these deceptions what they are.
UnSpun is the secret decoder ring for the twenty-first century world of disinformation. Written by Brooks Jackson and Kathleen Hall Jamieson, founders of FackCheck.org (hailed by Time.com as "a blast of fresh air" and one of "25 Sites We Can't Live Without"), unSpun helps us spot deception, shows us how and why it works, and demonstrates how to drill down to factual bedrock.
When we first set up FackCheck.org, it was little more than an afterthought. We intended to write a book about deceptive political advertising in the 2004 presidential election, and wanted to post some of our findings on the Internet while the campaign was unfolding, thinking they would be useful to political reporters and a few others.
To our amazement, the website found a huge audience. By Election Day 2004, FactCheck.org was being visited by hundreds of thousands of persons daily. Ordinary voters told us they were fed up with political spin. Hence this book.
UnSpun is about how to recognize and avoid deception, not just in politics but in commercial advertising and life in general. In it, we tell you how to debunk the malarkey for yourself, and get down to facts. We think everybody should be a FackChecker.
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- Grade Range: 5–12
- Subject: ELA & Reading
Tone is in the Fear of the Beholder: Reading and Writing Using Multimodal Mentor Texts
This resource is a demonstration lesson presented at the 2014 Write for Texas Summer Institute. It provides a snapshot of a four to five week unit that engages students in the reading and writing workshop model.
- Resource ID: TSS0000
- Grade Range: 5–12
- Subject: ELA & Reading
Teaching Sentence Skills
This resource series is designed to enhance teachers' knowledge and skill so they can effectively teach grammar in context. Teaching grammar in context uses powerful models like sentences within mentor texts, rather than marking errors and correcting weak or wrong examples.
- Resource ID: OTALAADMIN
- Grade Range: 5–9
- Subject: ELA & Reading
Texas Adolescent Literacy Academy Administrator Overview
The Texas Adolescent Academy Administrator Overview is designed to prepare school leaders to implement a schoolwide approach to reading intervention consistent with a response to intervention, or RtI, model.
- Resource ID: ELPS-IT01
- Grade Range: 3–12
- Subject: ELL Support
ELPS Instructional Tool
The ELPS Instructional Tool outlines how to plan focused, targeted, and systematic instruction to meet the linguistic needs of ELLs identified at the beginning and intermediate proficiency levels in grade 3 or higher.
- Resource ID: W4TX0000
- Grade Range: 5–12
- Subject: ELA & Reading
Write for Texas Overview Video
This resource links to the Write for Texas online resources and includes a short video overview.

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United Airlines has set up a donation matching initiative to encourage participation in relief efforts for the Philippines, which was ravaged over the weekend by a typhoon estimated to have killed thousands.
The United Airlines Foundation will donate up to $50,000 in matching funds from United customers and employees. In turn, the Chicago-based carrier is offering a one-time mileage bonus to its frequent flier program members who give.
The donated and matching funds will go to United's partnership organizations: AmeriCares, American Red Cross and Operation USA — all of which are providing recovery aid to those impacted.
Members of MileagePlus — United's frequent flier program — will receive bonus miles based on giving increments. A gift of:
– $50-99 will be rewarded with 250 bonus miles
– $100-249 will be rewarded with 500 bonus miles
– More than $250 will be rewarded with 1,000 bonus miles
"Our hearts go out to the people in the Philippines as they recover from this devastation," said Mark Anderson, United's senior vice president of corporate and government affairs, in a news release. "In difficult times like these, our employees and customers always show their generosity, and we're proud to partner with AmeriCares, American Red Cross and Operation USA to make sure that generosity can directly support vital humanitarian relief needed in the Philippines."
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A dark and gritty story with supernatural elements built around Friederich Nietzsche's famous quote "And if though gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will also gaze into thee." That is MAOH: Juvenile Remix in a nutshell. Ando, a high school student, has the ability to force other people to say whatever he wants them to. Fearing that he would be ostracized if people found out about his ability, he does his best to appearing bland and blend in with everyone else. Until the vigilantly group, Grasshopper (yes that is their real name...no I'm not kidding), starts patrolling his city and putting a stop to corruption and crime. Ando is drawn to the words of the Grasshopper leader, Inukai, who is only nineteen himself. Inukai preaches nonviolence and that everyday citizens should stand up for themselves. Inukai gets Ando to start rethinking his philosophy of gliding through life without ever getting involved. But he wonders if Grasshopper and Inukai are really as good as they seem.
The supernatural elements don't play a huge role in the manga, really MAOH is about urban vigilante justice and where the line between protecting and terrorizing people is. Think of Inukai as an anti-batman. Highly charismatic, sure of his morals and his sense of right, and terrifyingly frightening when he decides that someone needs to be punished. Let me put it this way. Batman hands the bad guys over to the police. Inukai makes them wish they had been handed over. To make matters worse he has the face of an angel and looks completely innocent. Ando is a very believable character. He's torn between needing to hide his power and wanting to do something with it to improve the world. There were times I just wanted him to make a decision, but about half way through the manga the plot picks up and things start moving. Be warned the themes are not for the faint of heart and there is a fair bit of violence, bullying, and cruelty. Nothing excessive, but if you like your manga light hearted stay away. If you want a darker, more realistic manga that's not full of aliens, strange magical worlds, or talking swords or robots, I recommend MAOH.


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Great vest. Looks and is very comfy. Can wear as casual…
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Great vest. Looks and is very comfy. Can wear as casual vest around town but works fantastic for hiking. I wore this vest as my primary hiking layer (over nylon shirt) for my hike up to the Everest basecamp. Wore pretty much the whole way up, alone up to maybe 4000m.
Definitely windproof. Seems a little stiff straight out of the package, but loosens up wonderfully with some use, but still maintains windproof capabilities.
Only issues - this is more designed for casual use, around camp and not as high-tech mountaineering layer. Meaning, the entire cut is a little more generous than Patagonia's technical gear, so for technical use I would have gotten a Med instead of the Large I did. It only means that the arm-holes are a bit loose and can let air in and out more easily than I would like and there is no drawstring along the bottom, which also is loose. I suspect, however, that I would have given this vest 5 stars if I had a medium.
Overall, excellent construction, durable, cozy, windproof. Just be aware of the generous cut when ordering and you will be amazingly pleased.
Haven't had a chance to truly test this garment out…
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Haven't had a chance to truly test this garment out yet as its not going to be very chilly for a while where I live, but initial impressions are:
It is very lightweight, lighter than I expected.
Windproof qualities are great. Appears well built and durable. Fits very snug. And it's warm.
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Federal and state investigators have ruled the cause of the deadly fire and explosion at a fertilizer facility in West as undetermined.
The April 17 explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. killed 15 and injured hundreds while laying waste to much of the tiny town.
Texas State Fire Marshal Chris Connealy said a ruling of undetermined is made when the cause "cannot be proven to an acceptable level of certainty."
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"This could be due to insufficient information or if multiple causes could not be eliminated," he said.
Robert Champion, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Dallas Field Division agent in charge, said the following could not be eliminated: a 120-volt electrical system, a golf cart and an intentionally set fire.
A West first responder was arrested last week on suspicion of possessing bomb-making materials, but Champion said investigators would not speculate about whether Bryce Reed is connected to the blast.
Investigators have ruled several possible causes, such as the rekindling of a fire, spontaneous ignition, the 480-volt electrical system that ran the plant's heavy equipment, anhydrous ammonia, ammonia nitrate, smoking and weather.
The investigation into the fire is open and ongoing, although the excavation of the scene is complete. The State Fire Marshal's Office, the ATF, the Department of Public Safety, the McLennan County Sheriff's and District Attorney's Offices will continue to have staff in West to work on the investigation.
Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz released the following statement on the investigation:
"We appreciate the individuals and agencies who have worked to investigate the cause of the tragic explosion in West. Our prayers remain with those struggling to recover and mourning the loss of loved ones. While the cause remains undetermined, it is our sincere hope that at the end of the investigation, the residents of West can find closure and begin to heal."
Details of the fire
The fire, which started in the fertilizer and seed building, sparked two explosions, investigators said. The explosions were "milliseconds" apart, and most people would have registered them as one explosion, investigators said.
The fire was reported at 7:29 p.m., and the two explosions occurred at approximately 7:51 p.m. The fire department was dispatched at 7:32 p.m. and firefighters arrived at 7:38 p.m.
Water from the firefighting activities did not contribute to the cause of the explosion.
The blast left a 37-block area of damage and a crater that was 93 feet wide and 10 feet deep. The furthest piece of evidence was found two and half miles away, but most evidence was found within a 3,000-foot radius.
The origin of the fire was determined to be in the northern area of the fertilizer and seed building, in what is referred to as the seed room.
The golf cart that could not be eliminated as a possible cause of the fire was located in that room. The 120-volt electrical system that could not be ruled out was also located in the building.
Investigators estimate that between 28 and 34 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded, the equivalent of approximately 15,000 to 20,000 pounds of TNT.
An additional 20 to 30 tons in the building and approximately 100 tons of ammonium nitrate in a nearby railcar did not explode.
Connealy said the families of those killed in the blast were briefed on the findings before the press conference.
In addition to the investigation into the origin and cause of the fire, the fire marshal's office has also been conducting a firefighter line of duty death investigation, as required by state law. Work on the report for that investigation is expected to take several months.
The Texas Rangers and McLennan County Sheriff's Office last week opened a criminal investigation into the blast. The fire marshal's office said Thursday that the fire investigation had been considered a criminal investigation since the case was opened.


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress' top Republican on tax policy is drawing up a plan to rewrite the tax code and is likely to recommend repeal of a popular and costly federal tax deduction for state and local taxes paid, congressional aides said.
House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp, who is expected to unveil his plan soon, is pushing forward with the idea of a tax code overhaul despite expectations that this Congress is too fractured to take on such a big project.
The provision, available only to the roughly one-third of federal taxpayers who itemize, allows taxpayers to deduct from their income the value of state and local property tax paid, as well as state and local income or sales tax paid.
Claimed by 46.6 million Americans in 2011, the deduction reduced U.S. tax revenues that year by an estimated $42 billion, making it one of the largest tax breaks in the code.
With lawmakers faced off across a deep partisan fiscal divide, Camp's determination to proceed reflects a personal conviction that the tax code badly needs work.
Future discussions on tax policy could begin with the plan Camp hatches and the lawmaker has said nothing is off-limits.
"Everything is on the table means everything is on the table," said Michelle Dimarob, a committee spokesperson.
Several bipartisan deficit-cutting panels have urged repeal of the deduction for state and local taxes paid, including the Simpson-Bowles commission appointed by President Barack Obama and Congress. "It is hard to go into (tax) reform and not go there," a top Senate Republican tax aide said.
The deduction will be significantly curtailed or axed in any proposal put forward by Camp, said an aide who works for him.
Camp, like most Republicans, wants to slash tax rates. The cuts he envisions would sharply reduce U.S. tax revenues. Those reductions would have to be offset, at least in part, by new revenues, which could be found by ending some tax breaks.
The one for payment of state and local taxes tends to disproportionately benefit wealthy people in Democratic stronghold states. More than 30 percent of the total value of the deduction in 2011 was claimed by New Yorkers and Californians, according to congressional estimates.
If he targets the deduction, Camp will face stiff opposition from Democrats who control the Senate.
Lobbyists, particularly those for state and local governments, are not letting their guard down either.
Repealing the deduction "would fundamentally change a basic tenet of federalism in the United States - the notion that different levels of government don't tax each other," said Lars Etzkorn, a lobbyist with the National League of Cities.
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A Data Retention Mandate? NO
The Wall Street Journal reports that a panel convened by the president to review the National Security Agency's programs will recommend that "the records of nearly every U.S. phone call now collected in a controversial NSA program be held instead by the phone company or a third‐party organization." That recommendation is a non‐starter.
Mandatory data retention has been floated for years using the most politically appealing rationale, child predation. In 2007, we characterized the idea as costly, outsourced surveillance, and Congress has consistently denied that power to the government. In fact, child protection bills containing data retention mandates were introduced in several Congresses but only passed once provisions deputizing communications providers into government surveillance were stripped out. Randy Barnett and I made this point in our brief urging the Supreme Court to take up the NSA's mass surveillance of Americans' telephone calling.
"Congress has declined to institute mandatory data retention laws because the costs, risks, and privacy consequences for innocent citizens outweigh their law enforcement and security benefits," we wrote. "The Verizon order reverses this Congressional policy by requiring a telecommunications provider to turn all data over to the government for retention by the National Security Agency."
How ironic it would be if the NSA's illegal excesses delivered it a victory on a policy initiative that it lost years ago. Is secretly violating Americans' communications privacy really rewarded by a policy requiring the violation of Americans' communications privacy?
Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R‑WI), who claims authorship of the USA-PATRIOT Act, came to Cato two months ago to lament the NSA's use of that law for domestic spying he did not intend the NSA to have. In the past, he has said that data retention "runs roughshod over the privacy rights of people who use the Internet for thousands of lawful purposes." Assumedly, he believes the same as to people's use of the phone, and he will continue working with other privacy‐minded legislators to relegate data retention mandates to the dustbin of history.


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Hair Loss (Alopecia) from Chemotherapy
A common side effect of chemotherapy is hair loss (alopecia). This article answers questions about hair loss and offers tips for coping with this condition. Are you looking for information on Radiation therapy and hair loss?
Why does chemotherapy cause hair loss?
Chemotherapy attacks cells in our body that are rapidly growing, such as cancer cells. Some normal cells that also grow rapidly, like hair cells, are also affected which causes loss of hair.
Does all chemotherapy cause hair loss?
Many chemotherapy drugs have no affect on your hair. Others cause mild hair thinning or complete hair loss. Your doctor or nurse can tell you if hair loss is expected with your treatment. Scalp hair is the most frequently affected, but loss of eyelashes, eyebrows, facial hair, pubic hair and body hair can also occur. The degree of hair loss will depend on several factors, including the chemotherapy drug(s) and dose received, how it is given and other treatments.
When will the hair loss occur?
Hair loss usually begins 2 weeks after your first treatment. Some people notice achiness or tingling of the scalp as the hair loss begins. If complete hair loss is expected, the hair may come out in large amounts and is usually complete within 3-7days.
Is the hair loss permanent?
Hair loss caused by chemotherapy is usually temporary. Your hair will start to regrow after your treatment is completed. Some people experience a small amount of regrowth during treatment. Most people experience significant hair re-growth 3-5 months after treatment is completed. It is not uncommon for hair to grow back curlier and a slightly different color.
Can I apply cold caps to my scalp to decrease hair loss?
Discuss this option with your healthcare provider. Small studies have shown that products marketed as "cold caps" can reduce or prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in some patients. These work by decreasing the blood flow to the scalp and therefore prevent the chemotherapy from affecting the hair follicles. Some practitioners are concerned that this may also prevent the chemotherapy from reaching cancer cells that may be in the scalp area.
How should I care for my hair while receiving chemotherapy?
Even if your chemotherapy treatment is not expected to cause significant hair changes, some precautions are still recommended. If hair thinning is expected, these precautions may decrease damage to your hair:
- Use a soft bristle brush
- Use a gentle, pH balanced shampoo
- Avoid using hair dryers, hot rollers or curling/flat irons too often
- Avoid bleaching or coloring your hair
- Avoid permanent waves
- Avoid braiding or placing hair in a pony tail
- Sleep on a satin pillowcase to decrease friction.
- Wear a hat when in the sun
- If your hair is long, cutting it shorter may help decrease the impact of your hair loss when it occurs.
- Some people find it easier to deal with hair loss by shaving their heads before hair loss occurs.
- Be sure to protect your head with a hat to prevent sun exposure on sunny days- and not just in the summer months! This is especially important for men who are less likely to wear a wig or turban/scarf.
Should I get a wig?
Each person responds differently when learning that they may experience partial or total hair loss. There is no right or wrong response. Do what's comfortable for you. If you choose to purchase a wig:
- Make an appointment with a wig stylist before the hair loss is expected so that the color, style and texture of your hair can be matched to a wig. If hair loss begins before your appointment with the wig stylist, save some pieces of your hair and take them with you.
- Educate yourself regarding the types of wigs. The two types of wigs are:
- Natural hair: More expensive and requires more care
- Synthetic: Less expensive
Can I get help paying for a wig for when I lose my hair from chemotherapy?
Some health insurance policies cover the cost of wigs; you just have to know their language—usually they are referred to as "cranial hair replacement" or "cranial hair prosthesis". You should contact your insurance company first to see if you have any coverage. You may need to ask your healthcare provider for a prescription in order to get reimbursement.
Secondly, the American Cancer Society in some areas can help to cover some or all of the cost of a wig. You should also see if your oncologist's office has a copy of the "TLC" catalog, which is published by the American Cancer Society and offers a wide selection of affordable wigs, turbans and head coverings.
Consider scarves, turbans and hats to conceal hair loss.
They are cooler, can be more comfortable and overall require less care than wigs. There are many attractive, stylish, and creative head covers available.
Why am I so upset about my hair loss?
It is normal to be upset about hair loss from cancer treatment. It may affect how you feel about yourself. It is also a visible reminder of your cancer. Share your feelings with your doctor, nurse, family and friends. There are many educational and supportive programs available.


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The Easy Fit Range bangle has elastic nature, which means that you can open the gap and put the bangle over your wrist, and the bangle regain its original shape and size.
This flexibility allows you to enjoy years of use without effecting the shape of the bangle.
Stainless steel jewellery is one of today's most popular jewellery accessories for a number of very good reasons. Nothing makes your personal statement as strongly as steel. The use of Stainless Steel in the composition of magnetic bangles or magnetic bracelets helps to provide you with a product whose life span is lengthy and whose appearance will not be stained or tarnished over time.
Stainless steel is the most serviceable practical metal, which is durable enough for everyday and long-term wear. Stainless steel is such a hard metal that it is a challenge to make jewellery and therefore not cheap as a finished product. Stainless steel magnetic bracelets are hypoallergenic and do not contain any base metal which could cause an allergy. Therefore a stainless steel magnetic bangles will suitable for anyone with sensitive skin, or anybody who wishes to wear their magnetic jewellery permanently.
The mysterious, magic-like powers of magnetism was always intriguing. It appears the salvation for those seeking better relief than drugs can give them or looking to treat their illness and pain without medication.
But is magnetic therapy a genuinely effective treatment, or is it simply a manipulation of the consumer's mind by slick marketing and promises that don't hold up. Some experiments investigating the effects of magnetic therapy on the human body have been conducted in the last few years, trying to determine the possible benefits of the use of magnets. The pros and cons discovered by the research are being used frequently by both those that convinced by magnetic therapy and those believe it do not help.
We have been selling magnetic bracelets since 2006. We received many emails from buyers telling us that our magnetic bracelets have helped them in medical conditions (We keep all those emails with full details in case the UK authorities will ask for proof for this claim). It may be anecdotal testimonial that must not be consider as a claim for improving or treating medical conditions, but those testimonials surely have some weight in the subject.
Many of those who believe that magnetic therapy cannot in some medical conditions, including pain relief, ignoring one question that we would like to put forward: If you suffer from medical conditions that the conventional medicine could not resolve: Should you not try magnetic jewellery? Now that you can find magnetic bracelets and other magnetic jewellery and magnetic therapy in the UK for such low prices and great service, with an amazing Return Policy, can you really afford not to try?
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We can't say it was unexpected. There was bound to be a backlash against the bigger and heavier bags that have been dominating the streets of Via Fashionable. A 35cm Birkin weights almost three pounds and that's before it's loaded with your wallet, phone, lipstick, keys and other junk.
Handbag designers are increasingly adding fashionable lightweight bags to their collections. The styles, colors and quality go beyond the Goyard tote or the LV Neverfull. These bags are are wonderfully basic. There's no lux lining, zipper or hardware but the leather is supple and the lines are classic. Best of all, they weigh next to nothing, which means you can feel free to pile on the junk.
Celine's version comes in a variety of colors and is priced at about $1600. At Bergdorf Goodman we found a YSL tote that has girly contrasting tassels that retails for $1500. Balenciaga's Papier tote is $1350 and Givenchy offers another option with their Antigona for $1280.
Although these tote bags are light, they are not cheap. A good shopping tote will get kicked around and faithfully used and may show their wear quickly. Less expensive options are also abundant. We just suggest bolting for an interesting color and making sure your tote is weightless.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
The It-it: The Weightless Tote
6 comments:
I love Celine's version but i think the pricing is ridiculous. You can't put much in these bags. The Celine nano in a fun color or black is a better buy
- January 6, 2012 at 5:08 AM
Givanchy? Ware? Spellcheck, por favor!
- January 6, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Also, it's the "LV Neverfull" (not fill) FYI...
- January 6, 2012 at 11:42 AM
- Lila Delilah said...
you're hired!
- January 6, 2012 at 11:51 AM
- Lila Delilah said...
The celine nano is a lot more of a bag than these lightweight options. Still-- love!
- January 6, 2012 at 11:51 AM
I'm just saying if you're going to spend 1500 you may as well step up and buy the nano. Have a lovely wknd
- January 6, 2012 at 1:14 PM
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I know, I know: you lost another election. You're faced with four more years of a black man residing in the White House and you're feeling hurt and confused – after all, why is it called the "White" House if blacks can live there? You did your best spending billions of dollars on campaigns that you weren't willing to spend on taxes, to make sure you don't have to pay more taxes. Not being good with math you still aren't sure how that works-out. And that contributes to your feelings of insecurity.
But cheer up! You may never win the presidency again, but you do still control the House of Representatives, and that means you get to continue to do what you do best: obstruct legislation, take symbolic votes on bills you know will never make it through the Senate, and stuff things up women's vaginas when they get pregnant. You can continue to say you speak for all Americans even though you are predominantly old white men with prostate problems. And you can see to it that the Democrats make absolutely no progress with the economy because good economic news is bad news for Republicans.
You've still got your fantasy world of white supremacy, male domination, and Protestant Christian values to live in! Don't let reality intrude now when you've managed to delude yourselves that you are still relevant 112 years after the 19th century ended! All you have to do is keep saying "we just have to be more conservative and people will love us!" until it seems the same as the truth.
Come on, you can do it. Jam that stick of moral superiority up your backside and march in lock-step into a future that looks just like a black-and-white musical from the 1930s, where white men rule the world and black men serve them drinks! A world where there are still a few new ways to creatively work rape into a positive context! That's your world – even if it is just make-believe!


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National scholarship programs come calling for Baylor students
With recognizable names like Goldwater and Fulbright, some of the most prestigious scholarships in the nation have revealed their winners in recent weeks — and it should come as no surprise that Baylor is again well-represented among the recipients.
These awards provide the students with a means to pay for ongoing studies while shining prestige on the university, the recipient, and his or her individual department. The following Bears, each of whom is either a senior or 2014 graduate, will use their awards to fling green and gold afar in many different disciplines:
- Ian Boys, a University Scholar from Allen, Texas, won a Goldwater Scholarship and will pursue his doctorate in molecular biology.
- Jeff Cross, BA '14, a University Scholar from Flower Mound, Texas, received a Fulbright Scholarship and will teach English in Germany next year.
- Thomas Gibson, a mathematics and Russian double major from Houston, received Goldwater Scholarship honorable mention recognition. He plans to pursue a PhD in mathematics.
- Rebecca Holden, a chemistry major from Allen, will pursue her doctorate in chemistry after receiving a Goldwater Scholarship.
- Jonathan Keim, BS '14, a chemistry major from Salisbury, Md., was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and will pursue a master's degree in synthetic organic chemistry at the University of Nottingham.
- Elijah Maletz, BA '14, an international studies and economics double major from Hood River, Ore., will teach English in Mongolia after receiving his U.S. Student Fulbright Award.
- Erin McInerney, BME '14, a choral music major and French minor from Fairview, Texas, received a French Government English Teaching Assistantship.
- Jesus Sotelo, BS '14, a biology major from Houston, received a Rotary Global Grant Scholar award and will pursue a master's in public health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
Maybe someday we'll be hearing about these students eradicating disease or influencing a new generation to study in America, armed with an understanding of the English language. For now, we wish them the best as they represent Baylor around the globe.
Sic 'em, scholarship winners!
[Pictured above: Boys, Holden and Gibson, courtesy the Baylor Arts & Sciences blog]


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Spoiler Alert! In The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1Edward Cullen chews on Bella's placenta (for reasons. We're not going to spoil everything. You'll have to go see it to find out why.)
And apparently star Rob Pattinson thought we really needed to know what this tasted like. At the Breaking Dawn press conference, Pattinson said that the birth scene in Breaking Dawn was the weirdest thing he's ever done — including "chewing through a placenta and tasting cream cheese and strawberry jam."
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I have just updated my WoW project, BankAlt.com, with two new features.
First, I've added Cooking, which was the only major crafting profession that was missing. Several people have requested it and I agreed that it needed to be included. The reason it wasn't there from the beginning is that my original idea for BankAlt was in a different direction which didn't make use of Cooking at all.
Secondly, others have suggested that I should fill in prices for components which can be bought from vendor NPCs. I have added this feature in the form of a link named "vendor" which appears next to items which vendors sell. Clicking that link will fill in the vendor price for that component and re-calculate the recipe total automatically.
These vendor prices are the full, non-discounted price since I obviously can't account for everyone's reputation and so on. Also, I'm not populating the fields by default when the page loads for two main reasons: it would mess up the calculations whenever there are child and parent vendor components and certain mats are sold by vendors in very limited supply, such that it would make more sense for the user to input his/her own cost instead.
A final minor feature is a "clear all costs" link which zeros everything out.
There are still some minor odds and ends that I need to tie up regarding saving/restoring costs and retrieving vendor prices but all the major functionality is there.
Enjoy and drop me a line if you have any comments!
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The Big Bang is the term which refers to the origin point of the universe, an instantaneous expansion of a microscopic singularity.
That particular instant, was considered a "Very old hiding place" among the time traveling Q. While attempting to flee from his fellow Q, Quinn transported the USS Voyager to a point in time shortly after the Big Bang. B'Elanna Torres remarked that Voyager was not capable of surviving the formation of the cosmos. Q retorted by stating she should consider it an honor to have her atoms become part of the entire universe. (VOY: "Death Wish")
After the discovery of the Omega molecule, Starfleet cosmologists theorized that this molecule was the source of the Big Bang. (VOY: "The Omega Directive")
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The Smartest Investment: A Framework for Business Engagement in Education
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This Framework makes the case that education is not only good for society but also good for business. It provides practical advice on how business can be an effective partner in improving education systems and learning worldwide while delivering business objectives.
Using concrete examples, the Framework sets out a three-part process for engagement: helping businesses to make the case internally about why they should engage in education; selecting appropriate activities; and acting in a responsible manner. It also identifies five drivers that support education while benefitting business:
- Fostering innovation in education
- Addressing operational risks
- Improving brand leadership and enhancing corporate reputation
- Boosting employee morale and retention
- Developing capacity of future employees
The Framework supports the Secretary-Generals Global Education First Initiative, which aims to put every child in school, improve the quality of learning, and foster global citizenship.


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LTUSD, LTCC to adopt by-trustee-area elections
Members of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District school board voted unanimously Tuesday to move governing board elections to even years and to establish trustee district areas.
The motions will put the district and the Lake Tahoe Community College in compliance with the 2001 California Voting Rights Act, a law designed to help ensure that minorities receive fair representation in district elections.
More school districts throughout California are switching to by-trustee-area elections after a spate of lawsuits arguing that local processes block Latinos from office.
"There are many lawsuits currently pending regarding this issue, and we're just not in a position to get sued," board President Wendy David said.
LTUSD and LTCC would designate five trustee boundaries for the next election. One member of the five-person school board would be elected from each of the districts, a process that will replace the at-large elections.
The current school board already represents four of the five future district boundaries, according to board member Larry Green. The only district without an elected official is the Bijou community outlined in green on the new trustee area map.
"We'll have to do more recruitment to get people from all the areas to run," Green said at Tuesday's meeting.
The odd-year elections will be consolidated to occur on the same date as even-year general elections. The switch will save money and encourage higher voter turnout, LTUSD Superintendent James Tarwater said.
If approved by the county board of supervisors, current members' terms would be extended by one year. The terms of David and board clerk Barbara Bannar would expire in 2014 instead of in December.


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NH service patrol started in 2011 travels I-95 and Spaulding Turnpike
HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Department of Transportation is unveiling a new look for the bright orange truck it uses to help stranded motorists along the Interstate 95 and the Spaulding Turnpike.
Since the program began last year, the service truck and DOT drivers have responded to more than 1,350 highway incidents — including accidents, breakdowns and removing debris from travel lanes.
The truck patrols year-round on the 16-mile New Hampshire stretch of I-95, adding the 14-mile Spaulding Turnpike to its route during winter months.
The program is sponsored in part by State Farm Insurance, whose logo will be added to the truck along with brighter reflector strips.
Motorists will also see new signs advising them about the service patrol and how to call for help.


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Here is an easy lesson that will show you "how to draw a ring step by step". I already have a lesson on a diamond ring and because of that I have little to say about this ring. Yes I can see that it is also a diamond ring, but to be honest this ring came out so much better then the last. Rings are a great accessory to wear on your fingers and or thumbs. There is even rings for your toes which are called "toe rings", and there is also rings for your lips, eyes, tongue, and even your belly button. I for one think that rings are beautiful and they come in all different sizes, shapes, and most importantly, prices. A man will give a woman a ring to show his love, and a woman will give a man a ring to prove her love. Even though men make that choice to ask a woman to marry them, in the end it is the woman who determines the results. If she loves him she'll say yes, if she don't she'll say, "can I think about it". If a woman says that, you can be sure that the relationship will come to an end. Anyways, I think you guys will like this lesson on "how to draw a ring step by step". You can choose to draw this ring as a diamond ring, or you can design it any way you wish. I will be back later with more drawing fun so stay tuned in to see what pops up next. Peace out and happy holidays.
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Cannondale & Primera: A story of Innovation
Cannondale started back in 1971 and the first product was a cycle trailer called the Bugger. This at the time was the first cycle trailer you could buy so since day one Cannondale started to produce innovative products. It's this innovation that lies in the heart and soul of Cannondale and this is evident if you look back through the history of Cannondale.
The first bike they produced was the ST-500 touring. This bike featured a TIG welded, aluminium frame with oversized tubing. This was at a time when the majority of bikes on the market still had skinny steel tubing. Cannondale still make amazing aluminium framed bikes today and are still innovating in this area. The new aluminium CAAD 12 road bike is a work of art and is manufactured using a new process that is very similar to how carbon is layered.
The innovation isn't only found on their frames, Cannondale also made some key developments with suspension:
The most notable development is the Headshock fork which paved the way to the legendary Lefty; probably the most iconic and best performing suspension fork on the market today.
They also had some pioneering rear suspension including a very early virtual pivot system.
At Primera we started our journey with Cannondale back in 2006 and it was great to have the brand on board, and we haven't looked back since. Every year we see new ideas, designs and models coming through. Going to the new season launch is always a highlight on our calendar and we always leave buzzing and wanting a new Cannondale. Primera stores carry a great range of Cannondale bikes with most members of staff riding a model from them. Cannondale bikes always have fantastic rider feedback and excellent after sales from Cannondale gives great piece of mind.


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Children & Youth: Building tomorrow today
As young people mature, the decisions they make have an enormous impact on their families, their communities and our world. But growing up surrounded by poverty, war or in the aftermath of disaster increases their risks and limits their choices.
That's why giving children and youth the right support at this most critical time is essential to building tomorrow's strong, productive communities.
When disaster strikes, young children are especially vulnerable to developing emotional and social problems that can jeopardize their futures. Mercy Corps worked with experts to design our signature Comfort for Kids program that helps children process their trauma and recover through play, sports and art activities. See our expert's recommendations for how parents and caregivers can help children through times of crisis ▸
For adolescents faced with violence, early marriage and interruptions to schooling, we provide opportunities for community involvement, vocational training and life skills development. Our goal is to empower youth in the toughest places to make smart life choices and invest their energy in developing solutions to their countries' biggest challenges.
Jordan, Syria: Syrian wrestling champion brings hope to refugee youth
Mohammed Al Karad spent more than a decade as a star Syrian athlete. Now a refugee at Zaatari, he's channeling his past to be a positive role model for young Syrian refugees at Mercy Corps' Youth Center.
Colombia: Soccer moves a generation towards peace
In Colombia, we use soccer to prevent youth violence and encourage leadership skills. This week, community coaches from the program are visiting our global headquarters to hone their skills and learn about youth development.
Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria: Voices of Syria's youth: What it's like to grow up as a refugee
As part of our new research, we asked youth affected by the Syria crisis to describe their struggles and hopes. See their art and photos — and learn what we must do to help this generation rebuild.
Lebanon, Syria: Leaving home behind: Young Syrian refugees speak out
Four young Syrian refugees created videos to share their stories of fleeing home in search of safety and the heartbreaking moments that followed.
Jordan, Syria: Inside Azraq, Jordan's newest refugee camp
Learn about the new safe haven that was designed to give Syrian refugees a better sense of structure and community amid the uncertain future they face.
Jordan, Lebanon, Syria: New workbooks help Syria's children tell their story
See the beautiful images by Syrian-born illustrator Lina Safer in our Comfort for Kids workbooks, which help young refugees heal through creative expression and stay connected to their culture.
Q+A: How we reach youth in conflict
We believe young people are a powerful force for positive change. Our Director of Conflict Management discusses how we protect youth from violence and engage them in opportunities to build a better tomorrow.
Guatemala: Recipes for a bright start: Healthy meals for Guatemala's children
Learn how to make the dishes we're teaching mothers to cook for their children to fight malnutrition and prepare them for a happy future.
Kyrgyzstan: Nourishing success in rural communities
In mountainous Kyrgyzstan, we're helping people from the field to the classroom get the resources they need to build healthy, productive lives.
Kyrgyzstan: Meet our field staff: Alexander and Bakhtiyar
Alexander Kirillov and Bakhtiyar Ergashev have been part of our team in Kyrgyzstan since we began work there 20 years ago. Today, they're leading the fight against hunger and malnutrition in the country.


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Friday, Oct 05, 2012
Thursday, Oct 04, 2012
by Delia
I just wanted to remind all of our visitors that last Spring, The Genealogy Center, like the rest of the Allen County Public Library system, switched to a copy card system for both photocopiers and computers. One must obtain a print card from a staff member in order to copy from our print material or to print images from our computers. The card system will only accept U.S. paper money to put credit on the cards, so those of our visitors who saved coins all year for a visit, or even went to their local bank for rolls of dimes, should instead exchange their coins for $1s, $5s and $10s when they plan a visit. Just think, less weight to carry and security at the airport won't wonder why you have ten rolls of dimes in your carry on!
Sunday, Sep 30, 2012
Have you heard people talking about genealogy, but are unsure about getting started? Did you see episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? on NBC and think it seemed interesting? Are you a researcher who is wants to learn more about family history? Then take advantage of The Genealogy Center's Family History Month activities.
Beginning Monday, October 1st, experience a week that promises to offer various genealogical topics ranging from materials available in other research departments at ACPL, cemeteries, the Revolutionary War, your photographs, and beginning genealogy.
For detailed class descriptions, more information, and to register for individual sessions, see the Family History Month brochure or contact The Genealogy Center at 260-421-1225 or email email@example.com.
by Delia
We all call It by a different name: jump drive; flash drive; stick drive; USB drive. It is a flash data storage device which is integrated with a Universal Serial Bus (USB). Not being all that techie myself, I would just describe it as one of those things that are about the size of my little finger (or smaller) that plugs into a computer to which I can download files with ancestral information and all types of images: photos of great-grandparents, census images from Ancestry, or a baptismal record image from FamilySearch. I photocopy less and less these days, instead putting the image on my flash drive (what I call it). The major benefit to downloading images is that I have an image that I can thoroughly examine. I can enlarge at will to examine that stray mark on the document and determine if it is a vital clue to my family history or just a smudge. I also generate less paper to juggle and file, and have my documents readily available at any computer.
Flash drives come in various storage capacities, four gigabytes and up, and the price corresponds to the capacity. The Allen County Public Library's Circulation Department sells small flashdrives at the Check-out Desk as a service to those who need one, but they have a comparatively small capacity, so I would encourage all of our visitors to purchase a flash drive before visiting The Genealogy Center. You may use them in any of our computers, as long as they do not have any program (.exe) files on them.
So remember to pack your jump/flash/stick/USB drive the next time you visit!
Friday, Sep 28, 2012
Monday, Sep 24, 2012
October is Family History Month and The Genealogy Center would like to invite you to celebrate! In honor of this month, the Center offers a genealogical event a day, which means you have 31 opportunities to learn or participate in a genealogical activity.
Classes for the month will highlight researching genealogy in other departments of the Allen County library, cemetery research and symbolism, state and regional research, census, analyzing photographs, brick wall research, instructional sessions on some of our electronic databases, such as the Origins Network, Ancestry, and the Periodical Source Index (PERSI), and training on using some of the machinery in The Genealogy Center, as well as the return of our traditional Midnight Madness Extended Research Hours on Friday, October 26, offering the opportunity to do family history research until midnight.
Saturday, Sep 22, 2012
Wednesday, Sep 19, 2012
The index to obituaries for The Evangelical Messenger, the English-language, weekly denominational publication associated with the Evangelical Church, has been updated again. The index now covers 1848-1929 and contains 142,000 entries. Indexed by both the decedent and his or her spouse, the index provides the date and page number of the obituary. Since The Genealogy Center owns the newspaper on microfilm, copies of specific obituaries may be ordered by emailing email@example.com with the complete citation as found in the index. Cost is $2.50 per obituary, billed at the time of mailing. Your complete name and mailing address must be included with your request. Take some time and browse The Evangelical Messenger Index or one of our other free databases.
Saturday, Sep 15, 2012
One of the most popular of The Genealogy Center's Free Databases is the Fort Wayne Obituary Index, 1841 - May 2012. It attracts not only current residents, but also descendants of the many people who have lived in this area in the past 160 years. We also offer a service that supplies photocopies of the obituaries by mail for a low cost of $2.50 per obituary. Many customers have used the index and this service in the past five years. However, we wanted everyone to know that we are also in a long-range project of corrections and additions to the database. For a variety of reasons, obituaries have been missed and citations have had errors over the past 70 years or so of this index, as the obituaries were cut out the newspapers and glued onto index cards for filing before an actual print index was created. Those print indexes were put into a database file in the 1990s, and again, some errors occurred.
Part of the correction process consists of volunteers browsing the newspapers, day by day, seeking those obituaries that were missed and correcting errors as they are found. The other part starts with our customers who request an obituary. If the request if for a pre-1900 obituary, we search for the obituary and add the information to the database. Pre-1900 obituaries were originally indexed by date without indicating whether it was a death, funeral or obituary date and not noting which of the several dailies or weeklies in which the item appeared. If it is an error in the citation, we attempt to locate the correct obituary and update the database along with correcting other obituaries as we find them. Corrections and additions are available within a day or two of discovery.
This is a great source, and if you've checked it before, check it again!
Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012
Representatives of Ancestry.com will be visiting The Genealogy Center the last week of September and have offered to provide a class to our customers! On Wednesday, September 26, 2012, Anne Mitchell will lecture on Searching Successfully to Reveal Your Ancestor's Story on Ancestry.com, from 7 PM to 8 PM in Meeting Room C of the Main Library. It's not enough to find the records, one needs to know what to do with them. Ms. Mitchell will discuss search techniques to discover new records as well as methods that help you learn who your ancestors were.
Monday, Sep 10, 2012
Did a 14-year-old boy father a child? This was the question that two patrons in The Genealogy Department had in one day. The first instance, which was discussed in a previous blog entry, may have been a case of two people with the same name in the same geographic area being mistaken for one. In the second case, it seems very possible that the boy was the father of the child … but he wasn't 14 years old at the time the child was born.
The patron had an obituary stating that the father of her deceased female ancestor was a particular man with a rather uncommon first name – no one else of that name could be found in the area where the family lived. The obituary also gave the woman's date of birth, which was in 1852. She had an obituary for the father, as well – or perhaps it was a picture of his cemetery marker – that said the father was born in 1838 or 1839. A 13- or 14-year-old father! But the woman's obituary definitely stated that this man was her father. Part of the puzzle was that this woman, as a child in 1860, was not living in the man's household. She was enumerated on the same page of the census in the household of another family with a different surname, however.
The problem here was those nice, clear-cut dates of birth in the obituaries. It's so tempting to accept those as gospel over a "circa" date estimated from the census or other records. But when the potential father's age was examined on all available federal census schedules, it became clear that he probably was born in 1832 or 1833, rather than in 1838 or 1839. And his possible daughter probably was born about 1855, rather than 1852. So it is quite likely after all that this man, at the age of about 23, could have been her father.
Don't be tripped up believing that a fact is correct because several different records have the same information, either. "But it must be right – it's on the obituary and the death record and the tombstone!" Keep in mind that the information for those three particular kinds of records probably was contributed by the same individual, who may have been wrong! In the case of other kinds of records, one may have copied the information from another.
Saturday, Sep 08, 2012
If you're like me, you have encountered situations in your genealogical research where the pieces of a puzzle almost, but don't quite fit. In those situations, we may enter the information on a family group sheet or a pedigree chart in pencil, or with a question mark. We might write about them in a blog or a journal article, using words like "probably" or "perhaps" or "may have" or "likely," and if we're diligent, we will include notes as to why we are hesitant to state outright that these facts are, well, facts.
The first hypothesis I would test in this situation is whether there were two people with the same name in the same geographic area. Maybe the 14-year-old boy he had a slightly older cousin or uncle who actually was the baby's father, and the boy grew up to marry twice once he was of age. Sometimes researchers "latch onto" individuals with the same name, assuming that they are the same person. But the records often give clues that allow us to distinguish between these same-name folks if we keep our eyes open. For example, when land is sold, a wife's name usually is given. Deeds also give land descriptions and sometimes the names of the owners of adjacent properties. The names of witnesses to deeds and wills can help us build a group of associates for our individuals of interest. Tax records may give us clues as to how wealthy people were, or whether they were very young or more well-established, based on how much land they owned. When there were two (or more) individuals in the same area at the same time in the deeds, tax lists and other records, sometimes designations like Junior, Senior, Younger, and others can help us sort them out. One of my ancestors was called William Morgan "Cozen" – what I later was able to interpret as "Cousin" – in deeds to distinguish him from an older William Morgan in the same area.
Tuesday, Sep 04, 2012
by Cynthia
One of
the free databases available from The Genealogy Center is the Genealogy Center
Surname File, a compilation of researchers who have registered their
contact information and the surnames they are researching. This database, created
in 1998 and updated quarterly, is a great way to find others who are searching
the same surname.
To access the database from our web page, you will select
the "Databases" tab, scroll down to "Free Databases" and select "Genealogy Center Surname File." At the next screen, begin
your surname search. Some options for your search are:
Save time, start collaborating, share resources, and meet new cousins with the Genealogy Center
Surname File.
Thursday, Aug 30, 2012
Monday, Aug 27, 2012
by Dawne
If you have not checked the Free Databases area of The Genealogy Center's website recently, perhaps you should! Among a number of new additions to the website are four Hendricks County, Indiana, databases that include names going back as far as 1847 and coming forward as far as 1975. From oldest material to newest, they are:
The database of Hendricks County voters from 1847 includes name and township of residence for each voter. The 1940 census database is an everyname index and features fields for name, age, birthplace, township, incorporated place, enumeration district and sheet. The 1958 farm directory database is from A Farm Directory for Hendricks County (Princeton, Ind.: n.p., 1958). Information in this resource is name, township of residence, address and remarks, such as whether the individual was a property owner or a tenant. Finally, the database of divorce cases for 1953 to 1975 includes name of the plaintiff, the spouse, the date filed and remarks, such as change of venue or if the action was a legal separation. It also includes the case number so that researchers may follow up in the court records for more information.
The addition of these four resources brings the total number of Hendricks County databases on The Genealogy Center's website to twenty-three. To locate them, position your cursor over the word "databases" in the dark blue horizontal band across the top of The Genealogy Center's homepage. Move your cursor to "free databases," then click on "Indiana Resources." After General and Statewide Resources, available databases for the individual counties are listed alphabetically by county.
Sunday, Aug 26, 2012
The traffic detour that we warned you about in March, which closed part of Clinton Street (U.S. 27) into downtown Fort Wayne from the north, and created a two-way section on its companion street, Spy Run Boulevard, is now over. Although there will be occasional lane closures to complete work on cross streets, travel into downtown Fort Wayne will be much faster. Coming from the north, Clinton Street becomes a one-way south-bound street just north of State Boulevard. Visitors to The Genealogy Center should turn right at Washington Boulevard, and travel west four blocks to the Allen County Public Library. To leave downtown Fort Wayne, go to Lafayette Street, which becomes Spy Run Boulevard as it crosses the river. Confused? Maybe the map below will help, but we wanted to let everyone know that getting here just go ta bit easier.
Friday, Aug 24, 2012
This is primarily an indexing error, and occurs when someone has a first name that may have been a last name at one time, or a last name that is used commonly as a first name. You may be searching for "Moses Thomas," but the indexer has it as "Moses, Thomas." Or you may run across a "Beverly James" in your research who might be indexed as "Beverly, James." Of course, "Beverly James" could be a man or a woman, too. I have also seen this error with names that are totally unfamiliar to the culture of the person doing the indexing, for example, in more unusual Hispanic names.
So if you are searching for an unusual name, or a name consisting of names which could be first names or surnames, try transposing them. You may know your ancestor's name, but the indexer may not.
Tuesday, Aug 21, 2012
The Genealogy Center, along with the Allen County Public Library, will be closed Monday, September 3rd, in observance of Labor Day.
And starting Sunday, September 9, 2012, The Genealogy Center will be open Sundays, noon to 5 PM, through the winter months. Take advantage of the extra five hours research time and make a weekend genealogy trip!
Saturday, Aug 18, 2012
"Discovering your roots just got easier!"
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Politkovskaya, a special correspondent for the independent Moscow newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was well known for her investigative reports on human rights abuses in Chechnya--stories that led to multiple threats on her life. On October 7, 2006, a killer in a baseball cap shot her dead in the elevator of her Moscow apartment house.
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, the agency tasked with solving the gravest crimes in the country, announced today on its website that Makhmudov, who had been wanted on an Interpol warrant since shortly after Politkovskaya's killing, was charged on four separate counts, including murder, illegal appropriation of firearms, kidnapping, and extortion. The latter two charges are not related to the journalist's case.
Vladimir Markin, a spokesman for the Investigative Committee, told journalists today that investigators believed Makhmudov was the man who carried out Politkovskaya's killing. He said the investigation had "gathered enough evidence" against him, the Russian news agency ITAR-TASS reported. Makhmudov denied the charges, according to reports in the local press.
"The arrest and indictment of a key suspect in the murder of Anna Politkovskaya is a welcome step toward ending impunity in this important case," CPJ Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator Nina Ognianova said. "We call on the investigators to continue their efforts toward bringing all responsible for this heinous crime, particularly those who ordered Politkovskaya's death, to justice."
Dmitry Muratov, Novaya Gazeta's editor-in-chief and a 2007 recipient of CPJ's International Press Freedom Award, welcomed Makhmudov's arrest and indictment, which he said he viewed as "one of the steps towards exposing the person, who ordered [Politkovskaya's] murder," the Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported.
Reporting on Makhmudov's arrest, Novaya Gazeta said on Tuesday that among other questions, investigators will have to explain how the suspected gunman--who was placed on the federal and international arrest warrants--was able to travel in and out of Russia unimpeded. Makhmudov fled Russia in late 2007 after obtaining a fraudulent travel passport, and reportedly lived in Europe; he was arrested on Tuesday at his parents' house in Chechnya, local and international press reported.
In the seven years covering the second Chechen war, Politkovskaya's reporting repeatedly drew the wrath of Russian authorities. She was threatened, jailed, forced into exile, and poisoned during her career, CPJ research shows. In February 2009, a Moscow jury court acquitted three defendants of helping to organize the crime.