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After many months, countless attack ads and nearly $2 billion raised and spent, the presidential campaign is finally coming to a close. To help put the long slog of a race into perspective, we've dipped into the archives and come up with a list of some of the campaign's most pivotal, and memorable moments.
Rick Perry's debate brain freeze
There was a time, more than a year ago, when Texas Gov. Rick Perry was considered the front runner among a strong field of Republican primary candidates that included Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, conservative talk radio host Herman Cain, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum. But Perry had a crushing weakness: muddy debate performances. His string of live-action flubs culminated on Nov. 9, 2011, when he tried to name the three federal agencies he'd eliminate if he became president.
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"It's three agencies of government when I get there that are gone," Perry said. "Commerce, Education, and the…what's the third one there? Let's see." Nearly a minute passed, as some of the other candidates tried to help him out with suggestions. But it did no good. "The third agency of government I would do away with - the education, the uh, the commerce and let's see. I can't the third one. I can't. Sorry. Oops." Later, he remembered: the Department of Energy. But it was too late. Perry was dogged by speculation that he would drop out. He vowed to fight on, but by January he was gone.
Cain withdraws from race
Even the most outsider candidates seem to have their surges of popularity, and for a brief time Herman Cain had his with a "9-9-9" tax plan. And then he fell just as quickly, as a series of women came forward with allegations that he had sexually harassed them while he ran the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s. Another woman claimed she had carried on a 13-year extramarital affair with him. Cain denied it all, but the charges overwhelmed his campaign, and on December 9, 2011, he dropped out, citing the "continued hurt on me and my family."
Santorum shocks Romney
Perhaps Tom Brokaw said it best when he summed up Rick Santorum's dogged candidacy by comparing the conservative former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania to a Hollywood action hero. "He's like a character in a Bruce Willis movie," Brokaw quipped during the head of the primary season. "He just knows how to stay alive."
Santorum's insurgency began with a surprising showing in the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 3. The Iowa GOP originally announced Mitt Romney the winner by eight votes, but reversed itself less than two weeks later, when a closer count revealed that Santorum had won by 34 votes. The difference was more than just a few votes; it established Santorum as a force to be reckoned with, and he rode that momentum for months, picking up primary victories in February and March. Romney finally got the better of Santorum in April, reeling off three victories that resulted in Santorum withdrawing on April 4.
Biden forces Obama's hand on same-sex marriage
Vice President Joe Biden is known for his spontaneity, which can catch even his closest allies off guard. At no time was was that more evident than on May 6, when Biden went on NBC's "Meet the Press" and declared that he was "absolutely comfortable" with same-sex marriage. The statement caught President Barack Obama by surprise, and effectively forced his hand on the issue. Obama had once stated his opposition to same-sex marriage, but had more recently conceded that his stance was "evolving," and apparently intended to declare his support some time just before the Democratic National Convention in August. Instead, on May 9, Obama gave an interview the ABC News in which he endorsed same-sex marriage. "At a certain point, I've just concluded that, for me personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married." Biden reportedly apologized to Obama for upsetting the president's plans.
Romney clinches nomination
The race between President Obama and Mitt Romney officially began on May 29, when Romney clinched the Republican presidential nomination with a landslide victory in Texas. The achievement was largely symbolic, because he was already considered the front-runner, and most of his challengers, including Rick Santorum and Ron Paul, had dropped out. Romney, whose father, George, a Michigan governor, failed in his run for the Republican nomination in 1968, vindicated that loss and became the first Mormon to become a major-party nominee. "I am honored that Americans across the country have given their support to my candidacy," Romney announced. "And I am humbled to have won enough delegates."
Romney picks Paul Ryan
One of the biggest problems Romney faced as the GOP's nominee was ambivalence from the party's conservative wing. His solution was to pick Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate. Ryan, the 42-year-old chairman of the House Budget Committee, was the author of a budget proposal that called for steep tax reductions, aggressive spending cuts, and a reorganization of the way Medicare and Medicaid operate. In short, Ryan was the answer to conservatives' prayers: he was young, aggressive, well-spoken and, as a photo spread in Time illustrated, was in really good shape.
The choice highlighted the difference between the two campaigns on entitlements, taxes, the role of government in American life, and social issues, such as abortion. "There are a lot of people in the other party who might disagree with Paul Ryan," Romney said at a rally in which he introduced Ryan. "I don't know of anyone who doesn't respect his character and judgment." Ryan promised that he and Romney "won't duck the tough issues. We will lead."
Eastwood's empty chair
On paper, Romney was the headliner of the Republican National Convention. But he was nearly outshone by an unlikely political speech-maker: Oscar-winning director Clint Eastwood, who was introduced as a surprise guest just before Romney was scheduled to take the stage in Tampa on Aug. 30 and formally accept the GOP nomination. Working without a script or teleprompter, Eastwood, 82, delivered a long, rambling monologue that mocked Obama and Biden. He arranged for an empty chair to be brought on stage with him, and conducted an imaginary conversation with the president. The crowd of delegates roared, but the speech delayed Romney's by 10 minutes and dominated discussion of the night's events.
The Big Dog returns
Obama, too, was upstaged at his party's convention. But unlike Romney's choice of Eastwood, Obama pretty much knew what he was getting when he asked Clinton to formally nominate him at the Democratic National Convention's second night in Charlotte on Sept. 5. The president and Clinton had never been close – their rivalry dated back to Hilary Clinton's primary battle against Obama in 2008 – but they agreed to bury the hatchet in order to keep the White House in Democratic hands. Clinton, out of office for 12 years, clearly relished the opportunity to invoke the fiscal prosperity of the late 1990s that marked his second term as president, delivering a sparkling speech that argued that Obama deserved another four years to fix the economy. Clinton continued stumping for Obama through Election Day.
Romney's "47 percent" remarks
America got a rare glimpse of an unexpurgated Mitt Romney in September, when Mother Jones released a secretly recorded video of the former governor speaking to wealthy donors in Florida. Taken by a small camera or cell phone resting on a table, the video captured Romney saying how he wasn't trying to appeal to the "47 percent of the people" who will vote for Mr. Obama "no matter what." These voters, he said, were "dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them." The video threatened to upend his campaign, and Romney, who had battled a prevailing image of him as out of touch with middle-class voters, immediately sought to contain the damage. He conceded the remarks were "not elegantly stated" and insisted, "this is a campaign about the 100 percent." But the quote dogged him for the rest of the race.
Romney dominates first debate
It was the wrong time for the president to take a nap. Just when Obama seemed to be pulling away in the polls, Romney routed him in the first presidential debate on Oct. 3. The Republican aggressively questioned the president's ability to rescue the economy, but Obama often seemed uninterested in fighting back. Split-screen views of the debate showed Romney castigating Obama while Obama looked down as his lectern, grimly taking notes.
As front runner, Obama appeared to have adopted a strategy of caution, which rapidly backfired. Romney immediately gained ground in the polls, and pulled within striking distance of the president. Later, after he'd had a chance to review a tape of the debate, Obama conceded that he'd screwed up. In an appearance at a charity event with Romney, Obama joked about "the nice, long nap I had in the first debate."
An unlikely hero to emerge from the first debate was Big Bird, after Romney put the character's employer, PBS, on his hit list of government subsidies he'd cut. Immediately, supporters of Big Bird took to social media to defend the yellow-feathered victim. That weekend, Big Bird showed up on Saturday Night Live to defend himself.
Obama went on to rally in the second presidential debate, attacking Romney as a wealthy, far-right candidate who was masking himself as a moderate. At one point, the two men got in each other's faces, appearing as if they might come into contact.
Their third and final debate, limited to foreign policy issues, was more subdued, and this time it was Romney who took a more cautious approach, while the president used sarcasm to mock Romney's lack of experience in international affairs.
Sandy forces a pause in the race
Hurricane Sandy pummeled the Northeast a week before Election Day, forcing the candidates to briefly suspend their campaigns. As the devastation deepened, both men held off returning to the trail until after the worst was over. Whether the storm affects the race's result is a matter of debate, as questions remain about how millions of people still without power or access to transportation will get to the polls.


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This year, instead of my usual trip to the Craft & Hobby Association's summer show (called the CHA PaperArts show in recent years), I decided to try something new for a summer trade show experience by traveling to Salt Lake City for the SPC Mixed Media Show in late July.
The SPC Mixed Media Show is put on by the Sierra Pacific Crafts buying group of stores, and until last year was not open to non-members. With the demise of the traditional CHA Summer show after the 2013 show in Las Vegas, SPC made the decision to open the show for part of its time to non-member buyers, and to host the show to Salt Lake City. The result has been a rapid growth in popularity of what was until recently a relatively unknown event.
There is one catch for those willing to take part, however. While the doors have been opened to make non-member buyers welcome, manufacturers can still only exhibit by invitation. That hasn't stopped the show from being popular with both buyers and manufacturers, however (especially since so many manufacturers are based in the Salt Lake City area).
I spent two days at the show this year….here's some highlights of products and trends that I saw during my visit!
Just like at the CHA Mega Show 2015 in January, one of the undisputed stars of the SPC Mixed Media show was Ken Oliver. Ken was debuting a new line of papers as well as promoting and demonstrating his incredibly popular Colorburst pigment powders.Continue Reading →

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WAYNE - The College of New Jersey women's basketball team had its season come to an end Wednesday night in a 55-39 loss to William Paterson in the semifinals of the NJAC tournament.
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The Pioneers (20-6) were paced by Steinert grad Dana Jeter, who finished with 16 points on 6 of 14 shooting. Floriana Borova added 14.
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Cameron University has established the Jean Orr Endowed Scholarship in Athletics, established by Jerry Orr, Lawton, in honor of his late wife. Jean Orr was a former Cameron student and an avid supporter of Cameron University athletics.
"Jean Orr was a regular at Cameron athletic events, supporting the Aggies with her Cameron spirit whether it was a basketball, baseball, softball or volleyball game," says Albert Johnson, Jr., Vice President for University Advancement. "We are grateful to Jerry Orr and their children, Stacey Bond and Patrick Orr, for endowing this scholarship in her memory."
The late Mrs. Orr became an avid Aggie supporter after attending a few basketball games with her husband. Although she enjoyed the action on the court, her true interest was in Cameron's student athletes. Her enthusiastic support and passion for the Aggie athletes became staples during home games.
The scholarship is designed for Cameron athletes who have completed their athletic eligibility and who are still working on degree completion. Priority will be given to students studying in the areas of history, business and English.
Endowed scholarships managed by the Cameron University Foundation provide financial assistance to deserving students in perpetuity. To learn more about establishing an endowment, contact the Office of University Advancement at 580-581-2999.
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Cristina Zenato is Head of Diving at UNEXSO in Grand Bahama Island, a world renowned shark diver, and member of the Women Divers' Hall of Fame. Cristina is sharing her considerable knowledge and experience of diving with sharks through a new Shark Savers' blog series. Below is first of the series.
If there is one common question I get from people all over the world, it is about the level of skills necessary to be with sharks, followed by an expression of mixed fear and desire to meet them. Most of the queries come from beginner divers and sometimes even from non-divers, who want to go and see sharks, be in the water with them, and experience, in person, the beauty of their presence.
Their questions are legitimate and important. Given my years of experience diving with sharks, I am pleased when a person, a diver, reflects on his/her capabilities about being in the water with sharks and then asks questions. Indeed, even experienced divers should follow some guidelines to verify if a specific shark experience or shark dive trip is appropriate for their experience level.
There are, indeed, some specific and basic considerations that should be reviewed when deciding when, where, how and with what sharks to interact.
Initially, you may want to start by choosing which species of sharks you would like to see and then research locations, operators, seasons and conditions. Some shark species are best observed from the surface while some are better observed underwater on scuba – and between these two options lays a wide variety of shark encounter 'methods'. In a world of unregulated shark encounters, dives available to almost anyone vary from the most conservative cage encounters to unsupervised dives that can end in absolute chaos, However, I am leaving this aspect of the discussion to a later date. For now, knowing the challenges of even a well-supervised shark encounter, at the surface or below, will help make for a safe and positive experience for you and the animals.
If the sharks in question are surface observed, you need to research where and how the encounter is managed, always keeping in mind the behavior of the shark and the approach required. Whale sharks are a prime example. Looking at some of the popular and wonderful footage of whale sharks currently available on line, it might look easy and relaxing but being in the water with these large animals requires strong legs for kicking, good stamina and at least intermediate water skills. For most whale shark encounters, you will find yourself in the middle of the ocean swimming with an animal that can move several feet with just one gentle motion of the tail. Additionally, you are also away from the immediate surface security of the support boat, as vessels should keep a large berth around these gentle giants to avoid disturbance of their natural behaviors, often filter feeding at the surface. You might not need to be a scuba diver, but good water and snorkeling skills are a must for you to be able to enjoy the encounter. As with many oean-related activities, your physical fitness will also play a role in the success of the encounter.
Of course, to thoroughly enjoy your trip you need to be comfortable with your snorkel gear. Using a mask and snorkel for the first time on such a trip might prove uncomfortable and compromise your enjoyment; so, if you are new to the gear, practice at home or take a lesson with a professional before your big encounter -- consider swimming and practicing few laps in a pool to improve your overall fitness level.
If instead, the surface encounters are managed through a cage, there may be less need for preparation in terms of swimming skills. Surprisingly, cage encounters can be more favorable to a wider range of the public as less preparation may be involved. However, considering the location of the cage encounter, the boat travel time and the average sea conditions is still important. The best recommendation for such trips, if you are not a "boat person" or have not been out at sea for a long time is to prepare with some sea sickness medications, some protection from the elements (wind breaker, sun block, glasses, hat) and comfortable clothes you do not mind getting wet or salty; and contact the tour operator to inquire if there is any specific, required/recommended gear and if that gear is provided. For example, to enter some cages in South Africa to observe great whites sharks you will need a thick, warm wetsuit due to the ambient water temperatures. Make sure you have or wetsuits are available in your size as an ill-fitting wetsuit provides little to no thermal protection.
A different set of concerns is involved with shark encounters and observations when using scuba equipment. Primarily, training and certification as Open Water diver is mandatory. Though higher levels of certifications may be required to access a dive, I believe more in the quality of diving and experience each person has. Ultimately, make sure you conform to the operator requirements for certification and/or experience. More importantly, you need to be honest with yourself about your skill level. Nobody else can tell you if you are capable of completing the dives or not.
And again, always consider the animals you want to encounter. What kind of sharks are they? How do they live, where do they live? How are the encounters organized? Is it a in a natural gathering location like the famous Sardine Run, or a chum dive, baited dive, feed dive, or a free encounter dive? Be sure you know what each of these means and what to expect from both the animals and the tour operator. Also, be sure to know what the rules and regulations of the operator are with regard to the dives and encounters? Are you comfortable with the descriptions of the dive procedures? Will there be a guide? A handler/feeder? Do you feel it's the right dive and encounter for your skills level?
You begin by understanding the animals you want to encounter, how they act and what their nature dictates, and understand how the operator works in relation to the characteristic of the animals. Screen operators' dive and animal encounter procedures in conjuction with your own skills to see if they are compatable with your comfort level. Ask still more questions:
Is it a deep dive, in the 100ft plus range? Have you ever dived that deep? Is it a drift dive in strong currents? Can you keep up with the guide and group in those conditions? Is it cold? Bad visibility? How familiar are you with all these conditions? If you realize that a single new element is present and prepare for it, your chances of having a successful dive are higher. If you realize that you are adding several new factors in one experience along with the new shark encounter, you might want to spend more time preparing and perhaps even gain more dive experience before attempting the dive or trip.
Visualizing the dive and conditions can be a great help. We have heard the word visualize before, but often we don't know how to really apply it.
Here is a little trick I use with my divers and students and ultimately myself. Start by imagining yourself donning your wetsuit and think where you are. Is it going to be hot and you are going to don a thick suit? Is it going to be rough on the surface? Sit and think how you need to pull your wetsuit up, imagine the heat coming over your body, imagine breathing and accepting the heat, imagine the sweat, the rocking of the boat, feel it and prepare for it. Do that for every single piece of gear -- mask, regulator, BCD, weights; imagine, visualize, and learn to accept it. The moment it all actually happens, body and mind are ready and your reaction is tranquil.
Think of your breathing, learn to control it and relax it.
Vizualize working your way down the water column, imagine equalizing, how you need to do it effectively, and where to keep your attention. Is there a guide, a descent line, is it blue water diving or is there a bottom and gathering point? As you work through the scenario you can begin to address your concerns even prior to your arrival and discuss them with the person in charge.
If you are planning on taking camera gear, be sure you are familiar with its use and control. While swimming, scuba diving, and interacting with any sharks for the first time is not the place to learn how to operate the 20+ buttons on your new housing and strobes. For that matter, if you are planning on taking any new gear, don't. There is a difference between using basic rental gear, similar to any open water gear you've used before and becoming reacquainted with it or adding something totally new and different, like a computer or camera that requires your attention when you should be payting attention to a new environment and new animals. This same guideline applies to a new wetsuit. If you decide to purchase a new wetsuit for the trip and it's thick, 5mm or more, take into consideration the following: have you ever used a thick suit before, how much weight will you need with this new, more bouyant suit? Can you descend as and when required by the operator? Due to the behaviors of some sharks, some dive procedures require that you enter the water and descend immediately leaving no time for a buoyancy check or any other actions on the surface. If you are not sure, check your buoyancy prior to the trip.
Once you have mastered your own diving and gear, the second step to a successful encounter is: listen to the dive briefing, carefully. Try to collect a series of points and rules. Despite your excitement, try to stay focused and absorb the instructions of the operator. Ask questions if you need but don't question the rules and procedures. If you are in the position – based on experience – to question why you are asked to behave or not in a certain way and feel that the rules are not pertinent to you, then abort the dive and seek out a different operator that works better for your needs. If you enter the water behaving against the instructions of the dive leader or operator, it is not only disrespectful, but could be dangerous, potentially jeopardizing your safety and that of others sharing your trip, the operator and the sharks.
When thinking of embarking on a shark trip, think ahead of time about the environment, gear, conditions, and yourself. Honestly assess your capabilities, address your concerns or fears; make a checklist and decide what you have under control and what requires your attention. Call the operator, ask questions and arrive, on site or on the boat, prepared. Following these guidelines will allow you to concentrate on your interactions with the animals and ultimately help guarantee a wonderful experience.
Cristina was born in Italy and grew up in the middle of the rain forest of the African Congo until the age of 15. She started diving in 1994 during a vacation to Grand Bahama, fell in love with both diving and the island and decided to make the Bahamas her home, and diving her life.
Fluent in five languages, Cristina has become the Diving Operations Manager for UNEXSO. Still with the original passion for diving of when she started, she actively teaches and guides divers daily.
Passionate about sharks since childhood, Cristina found her place under the mentorship of legendary Ben Rose, from whom she learned the art of shark feeding and tonic immobility. In 1996 she became the shark feeder trainer at UNEXSO. She created a course for a shark-friendly experience and has educated divers about the beauty of these creatures and the need to conserve them and their environment. Through the 'shark feeder course' she has created a new series of passionate shark ambassadors who share their gained experience and knowledge about sharks to many more divers.
She has created a shark dive logbook, to track sharks' behavior and presence in relation to the variable factors of the underwater world and the surface. She has collected and conserves a photo ID library of the sharks appearing on the dives around the island. Cristina's unique gift is to be able to put sharks into a state of hypnosis. Sharks respond comfortably to her touch and approach. Cristina uses this technique to remove hooks, parasites and to educate people by viewing sharks differently. Her non-profit work in shark conservation is countless and she has appeared in National Geographic, BBC Science, Pianeta Mare, Ushuaia and diving magazines around the world in more then 20 different languages.
Parallel with her passion for sharks is her love for cave diving. Certified as a cave diver in 1996 in Florida, in 2001 after hundreds of cave dives, she became a cave diving instructor. Cristina has dived all the available and lined caves on Grand Bahama, and has accumulated experience in the caves of Florida, Bahamas and Mexico. Her passion for cave diving has brought her close to another environmental issue on these fragile islands – the conservation of caves and water flow. As a cave instructor, Cristina volunteers to map two of the major cave systems on Grand Bahama. The two-years project and the final survey will be used by the Bahamas National Trust to extend the protection to the land above the entire aquatic cave system. Together with the survey project, she works on creating the associated marine protected area.
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The shot of the week in this year's Masters (shot of the decades?) was from champion Phil Mickelson; an artful threading of a 6 iron between two trees and over Rae's Creek on the par 5, 13th hole.
The heroic shot off the pine straw set up a birdie and propelled him to victory. Mickelson reasoned that no matter what he chose to do, he'd have to hit it between those trees. So he decided to go for the green. Say what you will, the man now owns three green jackets from Augusta National. Congratulations to a great champion.
To many golf fans, Phil's tournament rounds always have an element of dramatic and exciting shot making - and this year's final round at Augusta National was no different. Further, many spectators wonder how he could be so accurate with such a difficult shot. I will help you to understand how Phil was able to pull off this shot with precision and confidence so that you can too.
When playing out of trouble, check the lie first. At the Masters, the world's best players have an advantage you may not when they miss a shot badly; hitting from pine straw. This is ideal for recovery shots because the ball will sit up cleanly, making it much easier for the club face to come into full contact with the ball. If your missed shot is covered in deep grass, you won't be able to make the play Phil did, so grab your wedge and aim for the widest opening to the fairway. If it is sitting cleanly, keep reading.
Next, pick the starting line of the recovery shot. Phil had to go between two trees positioned closely together. He aligned his shoulders, hips and feet squarely to the space between the trees, ensuring the swing path of his club would start the ball on this line. Where you aim your body, the ball will start its flight. On the practice range, place a club shaft on the ground between you and the ball aimed at your target to calibrate your alignment. This will prove useful when playing out of trouble. Finally, aim the club face at your target. In the case of Phil's shot, he aimed the club right, directly at the flag, de-lofting his 6 iron and effectively making the ball go farther. This is what we refer to as "closing" the club face. A closed club face makes the ball go lower as well as longer, so you may find a more lofted club is needed for this shot.
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Music in the Vinaya
Discuss and learn about the traditional Mahayana scriptures, without assuming that any one school 'owns' the only correct interpretation.
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Could anyone tell me more about why music is forbidden for monks in the vinaya? What was the story that accompanied this rule?
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6 2. Now at that time there was a festival on the mountain-top at Râgagaha; and the Khabbaggiya Bhikkhus went to see it.
The people murmured, were annoyed, and became indignant, saying, 'How can the Sakyaputtiya Samanas go to see dancing, and singing, and music, like those who are still enjoying the pleasures of the world?' And they told this matter to the Blessed One.
'You are not, O Bhikkhus, to go to see dancing, or singing, or music. Whosoever does so, shall be guilty of a dukkata.'
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/auth ... .ch10.html
Violations of the eight precepts.
The bhikkhus in the origin story to Cv.V.36 ate at the wrong time, drank strong drink, wore garlands, scents, and cosmetics; they danced, they sang, they played instruments, they directed (§). (According to the Commentary, to Sg 13, this last word means that, "Having gotten up, floating as if in rapture, they get a dramatic dancer to dance; they give the revaka." The Sub-commentary states that revaka, which is found nowhere in the Canon and nowhere else in the Commentary, means that they demonstrated expressive or dramatic gestures (abhinaya): "Having declared their intent, 'This is how to dance,' they get up first and demonstrate the motions of the dance." The Thai translator of the Commentary suggests instead that revaka might mean the musical beat. Under either interpretation, conducting a musical performance at present would also come under this term.) They danced while a woman danced, sang while she danced, played instruments while she danced, directed while she danced. They danced ... sang ... played instruments ... directed while she sang. They danced ... sang ... played instruments ... directed while she played instruments. They danced ... sang ... played instruments ... directed while she directed... Having spread out their outer robes as a stage, they said to a dancing girl, "Dance here, sister." They applauded her (according to the Commentary, they placed their fingers first on their own foreheads, then on her forehead, saying "Good, good!" This, however, would seem to be a violation of Sg 2).
There is a dukkaṭa for going to see dancing, singing, or music.
According to the Commentary, dancing includes going to see even peacocks dancing. It also includes dancing oneself and getting others to dance. (The Roṇa Sutta — AN III.103 — notes that, in the discipline of the noble ones, dancing counts as insanity.) Singing includes drama music as well as "sādhu music," which the Commentary to Bhikkhunī Pc 10 defines as songs sung "at the time of the total Unbinding of a noble one, connected with the virtues of the Triple Gem." The Sub-commentary to Cv.V.36 defines it as music dealing with Dhamma themes such as impermanence. Other religious music would come under this prohibition as well. The Commentary adds that singing also includes singing oneself and getting others to sing. The same holds true for "playing music." (The Roṇa Sutta also notes that, in the discipline of the noble ones, singing counts as wailing.) However, there is no offense in snapping one's fingers or clapping one's hands in irritation or exasperation. There is also no offense if, within the monastery, one happens to see/hear dancing, singing, or music, but if one goes from one dwelling to another with the intention to see/hear, one incurs a dukkaṭa. The same holds true for getting up from one's seat with the intention to see/hear; or if, while standing in a road, one turns one's neck to see.
A parallel issue here...http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html
The Intermediate Section on Virtue
"Whereas some brahmans and contemplatives, living off food given in faith, are addicted to watching shows such as these — dancing, singing, instrumental music, plays, ballad recitations, hand-clapping, cymbals and drums, magic lantern scenes, acrobatic and conjuring tricks, elephant fights, horse fights, buffalo fights, bull fights, goat fights, ram fights, cock fights, quail fights; fighting with staves, boxing, wrestling, war-games, roll calls, battle arrays, and regimental reviews — he abstains from watching shows such as these. This, too, is part of his virtue.
A parallel discussion herehttp://www.metta.lk/tipitaka/2Sutta-Pit ... ggo-e.html
9. Gãtassarasuttaü Ý Musical sounds
Bhikkhus, these five are the dangers for reciting the teaching in a musical tone. What five?
Oneself gets attached to the tone, others too get attached to the tone, householders laugh at it: In the manner that we sing, the sons of the recluse Gotama sing, the concentration of those who do not like musical notes gets destroyed. The later generation copy it.
Bhikkhus, these five are the dangers for reciting the teaching in a musical tone.
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Opinion: China's Bay of Pigs
Human Rights Watch senior researcher Nicholas Bequelin on China's dead pig dumping scandal. Photo: Getty Images
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UVA-1 light therapy may be used as a treatment for localized scleroderma. It has not been useful for finger thickening and ulceration in systemic scleroderma.
For Managing Dry Eyes
Artificial tears can help lubricate dry eyes. There are many brands available.
For Managing Dry Mouth
Artificial saliva helps relieve dry mouth. These are available without a prescription.
For Managing Decreased Mobility Due to Stiffness of Skin and Joints
Scleroderma can interfere with your ability to comfortably move around. Stiffness of your skin and joints can greatly interfere with your ability to be active. Physical therapy may help you retain or regain mobility and ease of movement.
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The Teacher Certificate Amendment
Just before sending H.R. 6 back to the House floor, the Education and Labor Committee approved Congressman George Millers amendment (Section 2124(e)). His amendment stated: ASSURANCE.Each State applying for funds under this title shall provide the Secretary with the assurance that after July 1, 1998, it will require each local educational agency within the State to certify that each full time teacher in schools under the jurisdiction of the agency is certified to teach in the subject area to which he or she is assigned.
This amendment alone would have raised serious concerns for home schoolers. But coupled with the new definition of schools, it was deadly. The word nonprofit had been added to the definition of schools in H.R. 6, changing the definition for the first time since ESEA was enacted in 1965.
Armeys First Amendment
Concerned by the implications of the amendment and new definitions of "school" in H.R. 6, Representative Dick Armey (R-TX) offered his own amendment to protect home and private schools from the certification requirement:
Nothing in this title shall be construed to authorize or encourage Federal control over the curriculum or practices of any private, religious, or home school.
After Armeys amendment was rejected in the committee on February 14, 1994, his office called Mike Farris and asked him to analyze the amendment. Based upon review of the amendment, the definitional language, and HSLDAs 11 years of defending home schools against legal challenges from local education agencies, Farris knew that it was imperative to add protective language to the bill. It is beyond dispute that many local school authorities believe that home and private schools are under their jurisdiction.
By rejecting Dick Armeys original amendment, the Education Committee created a legal presumption that it intended to force home schools and private schools to adhere to the standards in this legislation.
HSLDA immediately contacted Representative Millers office to express our concern and ask for clarifying language. However, Mr. Millers staff told us flatly that he would not agree to any amendments to § 2124(e). With a vote only nine days away, we had no choice but to contact our members.
Congressional Phone Lines Overloaded
On Thursday, February 17, more than 60 local home schoolers volunteered to participate in an emergency Congressional Action Program lobby day. Congressional switchboards became so overloaded due to the amount of calls they were receiving that they literally shut down. Besieged by over 20,000 telephone calls to his office alone, Congressman Millers staff finally put an answering machine on with a message indicating that he had no intent to regulate home schoolers.
By 9:00 a.m. the following morning, the Capitol Hill switchboards were again jammed as tens of thousands of calls flooded congressional offices. Across America, home schoolers called radio stations, faxed letters, and distributed literature on the "Home School/Private School Freedom Amendment" written by Mike Farris and sponsored by Congressman Dick Armey. When the receptionists for certain congressmen began giving false information about H.R. 6 to callers, the National Center sent another fax broadcast to help home schoolers respond to confusing and misleading statements about the bill.
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Tom Arnold Reaches His 100-Pound Weight-Loss Goal
Now 187 pounds, he "is in the best shape of his life," his rep tells ABC News.
March 11, 2014 -- Tom Arnold has a lot to celebrate.
According to his publicist, he has reached his goal weight.
"He's happily reached his 100-pound weight-loss goal," she told ABC News. "He went from 287 pounds to 187 pounds and is in the best shape of his life."
It shows.
In new photos from the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, the 55-year-old actor looked thinner than ever -- and for good reason.
In January, he said that being a father inspired him to get in shape.
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"Something inside of me changed," he said. "I knew I needed to live as long as I could. . . . The moment I saw [my son Jax], I realized he deserves the best."
Topping out at 287 pounds, Arnold was depressed and overeating, often consuming as many as 15 diet sodas in a day and an extra-large meat pizza for dinner.
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Mexico moves against TV, telephone tycoons
MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Enrique Pena Nieto moved Monday to overhaul and strengthen the weak and chaotic regulations that have allowed the world's richest man and its largest Spanish-language media empire to exert near-total control of Mexico's lucrative telephone and television markets.
The reforms would give the Mexican government tools to take on multibillionaire telephone tycoon Carlos Slim and Televisa CEO Emilio Azcarraga, independent observers said. The two rivals' holds on their respective markets have been widely seen as emblems of regulatory dysfunction in a country aspiring to join the ranks of the world's economic superpowers.
Their companies' pervasive influence has repelled a series of attempts to break their dominance over the years. The tycoons' power could thwart fresh efforts despite Pena Nieto's push to put teeth into Mexico's deeply flawed regulatory system, experts said.
The reforms would raise or eliminate limits on foreign investment, create two new national television channels and form a new independent regulatory commission along the lines of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, with the power to unilaterally punish non-competitive practices, including withdrawing corporations' licenses. A second independent commission would be able to order firms to sell off assets in order to reduce their market dominance.
The existing commissions that oversee competition and telecommunications have no independent ability to alter permits, order divestment or issue fines. Those powers sit with a Cabinet secretary, a position that in the past frequently has been accused of bowing to telecommunications firms.
The reforms would require TV networks to provide their programming free to most cable operators, and require cable operators to carry all broadcast channels, measures seen as essential for opening television markets to competition. The changes would also block telecommunications and broadcasting companies from indefinitely freezing regulatory decisions simply by obtaining a private injunction, a peculiarity of Mexican law that has thwarted dozens of attempts to regulate media and communications firms.
It would allow foreign firms now banned from radio and broadcast TV to have as much as a 49 percent stake, and would give blanket permission for total foreign ownership of all telecommunications and satellite TV services, currently subject to a variety of limitations and permit requirements. That change could allow in powerful international players better equipped to challenge Slim and Televisa than the smaller Mexican competitors that have struggled against them.
The reform's purpose is "to accelerate competition in telecommunications and broadcasting ...freeing the potential of the sector, and doing it in the fastest time possible," Pena Nieto said before signing the proposal along with the leaders of the country's major parties.
The changes to the constitution and federal telecommunications laws must now be approved by congress and half of Mexico's 32 state legislatures.
"It seems, at the start at least, like they're taking up substantial issues in order to make structural changes in the way telecommunications and broadcasting work in this country," said Aleida Calleja, president of the Mexican Association for the Right to Information, a group that has campaigned for stricter regulation and increased diversity in the telecoms and television markets. "It seems to me like it's an extremely valuable start."
Televisa's political influence has also become one of the rallying cries of the Mexican left, which often accuses the conglomerate of trading positive coverage of politicians for favorable regulatory treatment. Pre-election protests against Pena Nieto focused on his ties to Televisa, a historic ally of his Institutional Revolutionary Party, which ruled Mexico for seven decades before losing the presidency in 2000.
Pena Nieto has spent his first 100 days reasserting the power of Mexico's once-imperial presidency, most dramatically jailing the head of the teacher's union in the midst of a fight over reforms to the country's sclerotic education system.
Backers of the new reform and some independent experts cast it as a similar blow against entrenched special interests, pledging that it would open Mexico's multi-billion dollar a year telecommunications business to true competition that would drive down some of the world's highest prices for telephone service and diversify a television market dominated by a single company.
"The rules of the game will be fairer, above all for the small and medium companies that have been tied down in their efforts to develop and expand their businesses by the monopolistic practices of Carlos Slim and the television company, particularly Televisa," said Gabriel Sosa Plata, a researcher and telecommunications expert at the Metropolitan Autonomous University in Mexico City.
Slim's Telmex, the privatized former national phone company, controls 80 percent of Mexican landlines and 70 percent of the mobile-phone market. Azcarraga's Televisa has 70 percent of the broadcast TV market and more than 45 percent of cable television.
Televisa said in a written statement that, "We welcome the proposed constitutional reform, which will promote competition in broadcasting and telecommunications." Telmex did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Slim's companies have maintained profit margins nearly double the average in the 34-nation Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, while Mexico has the group's lowest rate of telecommunications investment per capita and sat at or near the bottom in terms of number of fixed and mobile phone lines per capita, according to a scathing OECD report last year.
The report, much of which was fiercely disputed by Slim, found that what it called the dysfunction in telecommunications cost the Mexican economy more than $30 billion a year.
The new regulator's ability to potentially force companies to sell assets in order to reduce their market power and avoid withdrawal of their licenses is "a pretty powerful tool and certainly unlike anything Mexico's ever seen before," said Christopher King, a telecommunications analyst with investment banking firm Stifel Nicolaus.
He described the reform as "bad news" for both American Movil and Televisa, but cautioned that its true impact would only be seen if and when the reforms passes into law regulators begin to act.
"In terms of how bad the news ultimately is, the devil will be in the details," he said.
Stock in Televisa was down slightly by mid-afternoon while Slim's America Movil dropped more than 2 percent.
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DALTON, Massachusetts -- A paper company here supplied paper to the U.S. Treasury for the reworked $100 bill that the government claims led to a printing gaffe that will cost taxpayers $120 million.
The paper folded over during the press run, leaving large portions of the banknotes blank.
Peter Hopkins, a spokesman for Crane & Co., which has sold paper to the government since 1879, said, "They told us they wanted safety paper for 'folding money'--so of course, our Quality Assurance Department checked, before we shipped it, that it would actually fold."
The new bills bear the signature of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. John Boehner, who called for Mr. Geithner to be fired long before last month's election that made him the next Speaker of the House of Reprehensibles, said that Mr. Geithner's signature alone might induce patriotic Americans to reject the bills. Mr. Boehner suggested that Mr. Geithner might sign the blank spot on each bill a second time. "It wouldn't hurt if he wrote, 'I will pay my taxes' one million times," said the Speaker-elect.
A federal official familiar with the matter said "a majority" of the notes remain usable. The source said the Treasury inspected many of the notes and said, "It's great that the bureau was able to detect these notes before they made it into circulation." You see, chaos might ensue if a buyer and seller exchanged a blank banknote, if they disagreed on its denomination.
The source said a $100 bill costs 11.8 cents to manufacture, probably even less if nothing is printed on it, and expressed confidence that, despite the Federal Reserve's plan for "quantitative easing," the bill will be worth at least that much through the end of 2011.
- Thomas Grillo "Uncle Sam's bad bills: Printing error on Mass. co.'s paper could cost $120M". Boston Herald, December 7, 2010


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The Falk School of Sustainability & Environment at Chatham University was founded in 2010 after the tremendous gift of the 388-acre Eden Hall Campus from the Eden Hall Foundation. One of the earliest schools of its kind in the country, the Falk School is a wellspring for leadership and education to overcome current and future sustainability challenges.
The development of the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment was inspired by the work of Chatham alumna Rachel Carson '29, whose knowledge about the environment and passion to preserve it are traits that drive the mission of the school. The academic programs in the Falk School are dedicated to producing professional sustainability leaders, and are currently admitting students at the bachelor's and master's levels with the:
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A weekend of bracket racing, car shows, and swap meets sounds like something any gearhead would go nuts for. When the 3rd annual JE Pistons NMCA WEST Coast Shootout, presented by Lucas Oil, came to the Pomona, California, Auto Club Raceway in mid-May, the CC staff was attracted like bees to honey.
The event was packed with muscle lining up to compete in 10 classes, ranging from the Hedman Hedders Nostalgia Street Car (NSC), the Mustang Madness (MM), Pro Comp, Open Comp, Super Quick, and Quick Street. The fastest speed on the track for the Nostalgia class was a 1967 Camaro driven by Frank Coscarelli of Rosemead, California, who ran 8.518 at 159.89 mph. Justen Spencer of Las Vegas, Nevada, and his 2000 Mustang took home the fastest e.t. for the Mustang Madness class running a 9.648 at 131.27 mph. The overall winners for both classes were Gary Guerrero and his 1979 Capri in the MM class running a consistent 11.023 at 117.73 mph, and Josh Edwards of Glendale, Arizona, with a 1970 Nova running a steady 10.50 at 113.98 mph. The Auto Club Raceway of Pomona is located on the grounds of the L.A. County Fairgrounds. The historic track was home to NHRA's first official race in 1953 and currently hosts the NHRA's season opener, the Kragen O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals, and the season closer, the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals. The NMCA West Coast Shootout was a weekend of nicely built American muscle stuffed with plenty of horsepower—certainly a good day out of the office.


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A winner was selected from 119 designs submitted by 32 freelance designers.
Hi. We're a new company, Everimap. The company provides an easy to use online tool for mapping data.
Visualizing data in a map allows the user and his/her audience to better grasp the message or conclusion. A map tells more than 1000 spreadsheet cells. We help people understand, visualize and communicate their data.
- It's called Everimap, because you can visualize your data in numerous ways: litterally every map is possible;
- The key benefits are the user friendly application and our mapshop, that allows you to enrich your own data;
The main thing we want to achieve is an icon that people will recognize when they see an Everimap map. Can you come up with a design that is fresh and contemporary but also conveys the flexibility of making your map?
Tough one, I know, and we're wary about ending up looking like traditional software companies having a very clinical, non emotional logo.
Link to our company: http://www.everimap.com
Below an overview of the different products and their target audience:
Everimap Studio is a map editor for business professionals. Key benefits:
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• Relevant datasets (freemium model)
Everimap API is an API for web- and solution-developers. Key benefits:
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• Rich in functionality
Everimap Custom Solution are tailor made integrations aimed at companies not able or willing to build or integrate the mapping solutions themselves. Key benefits:
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The logo should consist of the name 'Everimap' combined with an icon. The logo can be used in two ways:
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2) Second as an icon alone: The main thing we want to achieve with this design is an icon that people will recognize as our brand/company. In this case the word 'Everimap' is not used/displayed in the map.
Key words that come to mind describing our brand:
- Energetic
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- No-nonsense
Furthermore the following suggestions:
- References to maps, globes are allowed in the design.
- Logo may have more than one color, but take care that in greyscale the logo still holds.
- The design must be appealing to business professionals.
- Web 2.0 styled.
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Meet the Chicagoans Who Are Opening Their Homes to Abortion-Seekers
Right-wing lawmakers are restricting abortion access. These volunteers are expanding it.
Since its founding in 2014, the Midwest Access Coalition has served more than 215 people from 14 states and has never turned away a request.
CHICAGO—Once a month, Morgan Malone prepares to host a stranger in her South Side home. She consults a thorough email about her guest's needs, shops for snacks and cooks meals. She checks that there are clean sheets on the guest bed, a journal and plenty of sanitary pads. Her guest is traveling to Chicago for an abortion.
When a friend sent her a link to the Midwest Access Coalition and asked her to come to a volunteer information session, Malone—an extremely social Black woman who has performed in the Vagina Monologues and advocated against female genital mutilation—did not think twice. She quickly joined 90 other volunteers who create a warm and loving environment of support.
According to the Guttmacher Institute, 90 percent of counties in the United States in 2014 did not have a single clinic providing abortions. This means that many people seeking to terminate a pregnancy must travel, often to a large city like Chicago.
Illinois also sits in the middle of a doughnut of restrictive Midwestern abortion laws. Iowa, Indiana and Wisconsin ban abortion after 20 weeks, while Illinois uses the more flexible standard of whether a fetus can survive outside the womb. Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Michigan and Kentucky require ultrasounds and state-directed counseling, which Illinois does not. In Indiana, the counseling must be done in person at least 18 hours prior to the procedure, necessitating two trips to the doctor.
Traveling to Chicago is a way to avoid these burdensome processes. The Midwest Access Coalition assists with housing, transportation and other necessities often not calculated into the cost of the procedure (which alone averages $700). Since its founding in 2014, the Midwest Access Coalition has served more than 215 people from 14 states and has never turned away a request.
Vicki (a pseudonym), who lives in one of these more restrictive states, already had three children when she became pregnant again. She took a bus, then a train, then another bus to Chicago to get an abortion with the help of the coalition. She left her two eldest, ages 6 and 8, at home with a caretaker and brought her 2-year-old. Her host was Kate Barutha, a bubbly, white, 29-year-old arts administrator who decided to volunteer as a host after the 2016 election.
Vicki had beautiful long black hair, Barutha recalls, which swayed as she spoke about her struggle with her decision. Vicki talked about life, death, heaven and hell, and whether this was the right decision for her family. She spoke of her plans to continue her education while providing for three children. The decision of whether to terminate a pregnancy is rarely taken lightly. Women often choose to do so based on underemployment, a lack of housing or a lack of familial support.
Vicki did decide to terminate her pregnancy. As she recuperated at Barutha's house, her 2-year-old warmed up to Barutha and delighted in seeing the hundreds of planes that fly through the Chicago skies every day. Over text messages and meals, Barutha and Vicki talked about what the future would hold.
"She seemed to be alone in life," says Barutha. "She texted me all the way back home." All of the hosts have training in difficult conversations and can call a volunteer emotional support helper for backup. Malone and Barutha find their guests appreciate just being near a supportive person. Too often clients are on their own, either literally or emotionally.
The Midwest Access Coalition rotates hosts to avoid burnout, knowing that it's a big commitment to open one's home to a stranger once a month for up to four nights. But Malone and Barutha clearly thrive on the work. Barutha speaks of the importance of bodily autonomy. Malone talks about how a racist and patriarchal medical system often makes decisions for women (and especially women of color) without consulting them. This work of making abortion a real option is one way she combats those forces.
Midwest Access Coalition's founder, Leah Greenblum, says she "envisions a world where people can access abortion on demand regardless of race, class and geography."
"Until that world arrives," she says, "the Midwest Access Coalition's work is necessary."
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