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LISA LEFF Associated Press
April 26, 2011
The sponsors of California's same-sex marriage ban are making it clear they don't want to disqualify the federal judge who struck down the ban because he is gay.
Instead, they argue that he had a potential conflict because he has been in a relationship with the same man for a decade and might want to get hitched himself.
Experts in judicial ethics say that line of reasoning is unlikely to prevail.
They pointed out that while courts have not yet had to wrestle with sexual orientation as grounds for judicial recusal, judges typically have rejected efforts to remove jurists based on personal characteristics such as race, gender, religion or even the contents of their investment portfolios.
At the center of the dispute is Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker, who issued his ruling last August declaring Proposition 8 to be an unconstitutional violation of gay Californians' civil rights.
"We are not suggesting that a gay or lesbian judge could not sit on this case," attorneys for the backers of Proposition 8 wrote in a motion to overturn the landmark ruling.
Rather, they said their doubts about the impartiality of Walker arose because he did not disclose the relationship while he presided over the case, and that he has not yet disclosed whether he has any interest in marrying his partner.
Retired Illinois state Judge Raymond McKoski said he would not have disclosed his sexual orientation if he was handling the case.
"I don't think this judge had any more duty to disclose his sexual orientation than a Christian or Jewish or Muslim judge has a duty to discuss their religion or a heterosexual judge has his duty to discuss their sexual orientation," McKoski said.
DePaul University College of Law professor Jeffrey Shaman, co-author of a widely used textbook on judicial conduct, said the fact that Walker was widely rumored to be gay from the moment he randomly drew the Proposition 8 case "somewhat undercuts the argument that he should have disclosed he was in a long-term relationship."
Lawyers for backers of the ban seem to be grasping at straws in making their argument against the now-retired Walker, Shaman said.
"But it's their prerogative to do this as lawyers," Shaman said. "It might indicate they are worried about the judge's opinion, which was such a strong opinion, and they are trying to make an end run around it."
The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, a political action committee and recruitment organization for gay politicians, said there are now 102 openly gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender judges in the U.S.
Only one, U.S. District Judge Deborah Batts in New York, serves at the federal level, although President Barack Obama has nominated two gay men for federal judgeships but they have not been confirmed.
Rumors that Walker was gay and had a long-term partner who accompanied him to social functions circulated during the 13-day trial that preceded his decision and after he handed it down. The judge declined to comment at the time.
Members of the Proposition 8 team openly complained about Walker's handling of the case and accused him of favoring the same-sex couples who had sued in his court for the right to marry. But they refrained from raising the specter of the judge's sexual orientation, saying media reports and gossip were an unsound basis for legal strategy.
"The bottom line is this case, from our perspective, is and always will be about the law and not about the judge who decides it," Jim Campbell, a lawyer with the Christian legal defense group Alliance Defense Fund, told The Associated Press in August.
That might have remained their position if Walker, who retired in late February after two decades on the federal bench, had not decided to end the speculation himself.
Earlier this month, Walker had a farewell meeting with a select group of courthouse reporters. When the topic came up, Walker said he never thought about recusing himself because he was gay and noted that no one had asked him to, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, who had a reporter at the gathering.
The judge also revealed that he'd been in a relationship with a man he identified only as a physician for a decade.
"If you thought a judge's sexuality, ethnicity, national origin (or) gender would prevent the judge from handling a case, that's a very slippery slope," Walker said. "I don't think it's relevant."
The lawyers who filed the motion to wipe out the judge's ruling declined to elaborate outside their written arguments about why they concluded that Walker's comment about his partner caused them to change course.
In their filing, they stated in a lengthy footnote that the burden for "maintaining impartiality and the appearance of impartiality" lies with judges, and that it was not the place of the lawyers to investigate Walker's private affairs.
Retired California state Judge Jeffrey Rothman said bias claims have arisen in the past surrounding judges with strong religious views. But he noted that the bar for disqualification is purposefully set high. Lawyers representing a clinic that performed abortions, for example, would not be able to challenge a devoutly Catholic judge, he said.
"They would get absolutely nowhere with such a challenge unless that judge had gone out and made statements or speeches saying he believed that Roe v. Wade ought to be overturned if that case ever came before them," Rothman said. "The question is, can the beliefs be set aside and the judge decide the case on its merits and be fair."
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Is the turn when a readied action goes off, considered a different turn from the one when the ready action took place in?
I'm specifically looking at the Warlock Curse power "per turn"
The Rules Compendium, p.189 on "Once per turn" means you can get the effect more than once in a round, but only once in each turn ...
Some effects can occur only once per turn. If a creature can use an effect (such as a class feature) only once per turn, that effect can be used no more than once during each turn in a round—not only during that creature's turn.
however I'm not clear ... is the turn the action is readied on, different than the turn the action is actually triggered?, or is it the characters turn just split between the two parts?


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To look at the results of the indoor track meet held at Tennessee State University Jan. 7 one might never guess that this competition was a first for Lipscomb University.
"We did good at this meet as a general rule," said first-year Lipscomb head coach Karen Robichaud. "The athletes who competed are really trailblazers. This meet will serve as a springboard to bigger and better performances in the future."
• Zac Yanis won his heat in the 1,000 meters• Elizabeth Schall won her heat in the 800-meter with a time of 2:28, • Sarah Foster won her heat in the 200-meter with a time of 27.9\ • Micah Johnson won his heat in the 400 meter with a time of 52.68
Amanda Wright also did particularly well with a third place finish in the 3,000-meter run with a time of 11:41. She received a trophy for this placing.
Among other notable performances:
• Danielle Graham set a school record for the long jump with a distance of 15 feet, 3 inches • Susan Worden and Paige Griffin finished in the top one-third in the one-mile• Weldon Ehlert finished in the top one-third of the one mile with a time of 4:42 • Both the men's and women's team finished in the top-half in the distance medley relays
"I am excited to see athletes that have never competed at the college level come in and contribute such as Sarah Foster, Michael Spencer, Micah Johnson, and Danielle Graham," said Robichaud. "They just went with it and did the best they could, and we all benefited from their talents."
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Title: Say My Name
*Mike, Jesse, and Walt are driving in the desert. Walt is sitting in the back, touching his wrist*
Jesse: There. That's them.
*They pull up to a group of men next to two trucks*
Mike: Your play, Walter. You're on your own.
*They get out of the car and walk toward the group of men*
Declan: Looks like you're about 1000 gallons light here, Mike. Where's the juice?
Walt: The methylamine isn't coming.
Declan: Why's that? And who the hell are you?
Walt: I'm the man that is keeping it.
Declan: *to Mike* What the hell's this? We had an agreement, right. We had our deal, so where's the tank, Mike?
Walt: Mike doesn't know where it is, only I do. And you're dealing with me now, not him.
Declan: Why don't you just cut to what it is you want or what you think is gonna happen here, alright? Cause we're, we're gonna get what we came for.
Walt: 1000 gallons of methylamine is worth more in my hands than yours, or anyone else's, for that matter. But, I need distribution.
Declan: Distribution?
Walt: That's right. So if you agree to give up your cook and sell my product instead, I'll give you 35% of the take.
Declan: 35%, wow are you kidding me? Thirty-five, Mike, please tell me this is a joke. You know how far we had to stick our necks out to get this cash? And why the hell would we want you? You realize we have our own operation, right?
Walt: I know all about your operation. See, my partners here tell me that you produce a meth that's 70% pure, if you're lucky. What I produce is 99.1% pure.
Declan: So?
Walt: So...it's grade-school tee-ball versus the New York Yankees. Yours is just some tepid, off-brand, generic cola. What I'm making is classic Coke.
Declan: Alright. Okay, so um, if we just waste you right here, right now. Leave you in the desert, then there is no more Coke on the market, right? See how that works, there's only us.
Walt: Do you really wanna live in a world without Coca-Cola?
*Declan laughs. Walt reaches into his pocket, takes out a bag of blue meth and tosses it forward*
Walt: My partner tells me that your crew switched to a P2P cook because of our success. You dye your meth with food coloring to make it look like mine. You already ape my product at every turn. But now, you have the opportunity to sell it yourself.
Declan: I need you to listen to me. We're not gonna give up this deal to be your errand boys, do you understand? For what? To watch a bunch of junkies get a better high?
Walt: A better high means customers pay more. A higher purity means a greater yield. That's 130 million dollars of profit that isn't being pissed away by some substandard cook. Now you listen to me. You've got the greatest meth cook in Am -- no, the two greatest meth cooks in America right here, and with our skills you'll earn more from that 35% than you ever would on your own.
Declan: Yeah, that's what you say. I'm just wondering why we're so lucky. Why cut us in?
Walt: Mike is retiring from our crew, so his share of the partnership is available if you can handle his end. Distribution. And if you give him five million dollars of the fifteen million that you brought today. Just think of it as a finder's fee for bringing us together. We have forty pounds of product ready to ship. Ready to go. Are you ready?
*Declan picks up the bag of meth and turns around. He looks at the bag and turns back around. He laughs nervously*
Declan: Who the hell are you?
Walt: You know. You all know exactly who I am. Say my name.
Declan: What? I don't have a damn clue who the hell you are.
Walt: Yeah, you do. I'm the cook. I'm the man who killed Gus Fring.
Declan: Bullshit. Cartel got Fring.
Walt: Are you sure? That's right. Now. Say my name.
Declan: You're Heisenberg.
Walt: You're goddamn right.
*Declan and his men drive away as Mike puts his money in the trunk of the car*
Mike: I gotta hand it to you, Walter.
Jesse: *to Walt* Hey. I appreciate the kind words, but I'm out too, remember?
Walt: I know, we'll talk.
Jesse: Maybe we should talk about how and when I'm gonna get my five million dollars.
Walt: And we will do that. Absolutely.
Jesse: It's just, you know, Mr. White-
Walt: Jesse. Just give me some time here, okay? I'll need a little help getting things up and running during this transition, you can at least do that for me, right? Huh? Come on, don't worry, we'll figure it out.
*Jesse opens the gate so Mike can drive into the Vamonos Pest Control parking lot. Mike and Walt get out*
Mike: Well, I guess that's it. Parting thoughts of which I have two. The first. As I said, I'll handle the legacy cost out of my end so you won't have to worry about my guys anymore. Second, the bug. The DEA will do a sweep. Can't say when, could be any time, but you need to get it out of there sooner rather than later. Alright.
Walt: That's it? No thanks for the five million dollars? No sorry for chaining you to a radiator?
Mike: Just get the bug, Walter.
*Walt walks away*
Jesse: So, hey. Guess I'll see you around.
Mike: Nope, don't think so. When I'm out, I'm out.
Jesse: I'm out too, Mike.
Mike: *sighs* Kid, just look out for yourself.
*Mike and Jesse shake hands as Walt watches through the window*
*The car wash is closed and Skyler is anxiously looking out the front door. There's a knock on the garage door*
Walt: Are we good?
Skyler: You tell me.
Walt: *to Jesse* Okay Jesse, back it up.
*Jesse backs the truck up into the car wash garage*
Walt: You're good. Keep it comin'. Straight back. Slow it down. Alright, that's good.
Jesse: *to Skyler* Hey, Mrs. White.
*Walt closes the gate to the car wash*
Jesse: Vamonos.
Skyler: I wish.
Walt: Alright, let's get this thing hooked up.
Skyler: Walt. What is this?
Walt: Do you really wanna know?
Skyler: Why are you hiding it here?
Walt: Don't worry about it
Skyler: Who are you hiding it from?
Walt: I said, don't worry about it.
Skyler: From the police? Or someone else? Someone who would kill for it?
Walt: Why don't you go back in the office? Why don't you go back in the office and let us do this. We'll get it out of your hair.
*Walt and Jesse hook the methylamine to the Vamonos truck as Skyler walks away. She turns around briefly and looks back at Jesse*
Dorothy: Oh, what'd you bring me this time?
Dan: They're bacon banana cookies.
Dorothy: Is there bacon in these? Oh my God.
Dan: Just bits, just little bits of bacon. Just enough to really make those suckers pop.
Dorothy: Dan, this is too much.
*Dan and Dorothy walk toward the safety deposit boxes. Dorothy enters a code to get in*
Dorothy: I'm not sharing those, I don't give a crap. They're mine.
Dan: Well, they're yours to do with as you please.
Dorothy: Good, cause my husband's not getting any, either.
Dan: How is Mickey?
*Dorothy goes through unlocking the safety deposit boxes*
Dorothy: Don't get me started. He wants to buy a boat. I can't even get him to start the lawnmower and he wants to buy a boat.
Dan: I don't know, a boat might be nice. Little one, maybe.
Dorothy: Where would you even take a boat? All the way down to Elephant Beach?
Dan: Or Caballo. It's beautiful down there. You could even leave it at the lake if you don't wanna haul it.
Dorothy: We're not buying a boat, I'll tell you that right now. And the last one is 545.
Dan: 569.
Dorothy: Aw dangit, almost got 'em all that time.
Dan: Very good, but actually I've got an extra one for you this week, 603.
Dorothy: 603, where is that?
Dan: Right down there.
Dorothy: Ah. Alright, I'll let you get to it.
Dan: Thanks, Dot.
*Dorothy leaves the room and closes the door. Dan begins opening the boxes with his key and placing money inside*
*Dan walks back to Mike's car and gets in*
Dan: Young Kaylee's gonna need a second safety deposit box if you decide to leave one more dollar to her.
Mike: How's the rest of it?
Dan: Oh, it's empty as usual. The families are pretty reliable with the pickups.
Mike: Nobody complaining about them wanting it all at once?
Dan: No, they get it, slow and steady wins the race. Well, I guess this is it for a while. Don't worry about the families, they'll keep getting their deliveries.
*Dan exits the car and Mike drives away*
Hank: *through listening device* Yeah, I know times are tight, but it's for the kids and your sponsorship would sure be appreciated. Now we have a silver level, but the gold and platinum levels really get your name out there on the banners and t-shirts. Sure, no that's not a problem, you call me directly if things change, ya hear? Uhh, Gomie! Take a brick to my head if I have to make another fun run call. I'm done! What's up? Why you smiling?
Gomez: 'Cause the Erhmantraut warrant just came in.
Hank: Oh baby, now we're talkin'. How quick can you get your group together?
Gomez: Two, maybe three hours.
Hank: Can we make it two? We're gonna nail that son of a bitch.
*Mike closes the laptop and drops it down a well. He goes and gets his guns and drops them down too. He then grabs his getaway bag and puts it in the back of his car. He puts his keys on top of a beam and walks away. He hails a cab*
*Mike is pouring himself some coffee. There's a knock at the door*
DEA Agent 1: Police! Search warrant!
*There's another knock*
DEA Agent 1: Police! Search warrant!
Mike: Coming, hold your horses.
*Mike opens the door and the agents come inside*
DEA Agent 1: Search warrant. Police. Search warrant.
Hank: How's that restraining order workin' for ya?
Mike: Uh, if you want me to read that I'm gonna need my glasses.
*Mike sits down and watches TV while the DEA Agents search his house, not finding anything*
*Walt is tinkering around with the lab equipment as Jesse walks in*
Walt: Hey! Perfect timing, just about to get started. Uhh, you know, if you could get going on that settling tank that would be a huge help. We left that stuff in there after the last cook.
Jesse: Mr. White.
Walt: I mean way too long, now we have tremendous amount of residue. You know what we need to invest in is a power washer.
Jesse: Mr. White, could we just take a second and talk about all this?
Walt: Yeah, yeah, sure. Yeah.
*Walt hands Jesse some latex gloves*
Walt: Uh, look, you know what I think we need to talk about? Is doubling down.
Jesse: Doubling down?
Walt: Mmhmm. Cooking 100 pounds a week, not fifty. As in, starting a lab, a lab that you'll run. A cook all of your own. Why not, you deserve it. You're every bit as good as me. Well, what do you think?
Jesse: Mr. White, uh, I think that nothing has changed for me. I just want to get my money and get out.
Walt: Jesse. This...what we do. Being the best at something is a very rare thing, you don't just toss something like that away. And what, you wanna squander that potential, your potential? Why? To do what?
Jesse: I don't know.
Walt: Well, think. To do what, Jesse.
Jesse: I'll figure it out, alright?
Walt: Look at you. What have you got in your life, huh? Nothing. Nobody. Oh wait, yes, video games and go-karts. Oh, and when you get tired of that, what then? Huh? And how soon will you start using again? Look, look I know how upset you are about what happened to this boy. I am just as upset as you are.
Jesse: Are you? Really?
Walt: How can you say that to me? Jesus. I mean, I'm the one who's the father here. What, do I have to curl up in a ball and tears in front of you? Do I have to lock myself up in a room and get high to prove it to you? What happened to that boy is a tragedy and it tears me up inside. But because it happened, what am I supposed to just lie down and die with him? It's done! It makes me sick that it happened just like everyone else who's died in our wake. What Todd did, you and I have done things that are just as bad.
Jesse: Yeah.
Walt: All the people that we've killed. Gale. And the rest. If you believe that there's a hell, I don't know if you're into that, but we're...we're already pretty much going there, right? But I'm not gonna lie down until I get there.
Jesse: What, just because I don't wanna cook meth anymore, I'm lying down? How many more people are gonna die because of us?
Walt: No one. None. Now that we're in control, no one else gets hurt.
Jesse: You keep saying that and it's bullshit every time. Always. You know what? I'm done, okay. You just give me my money and you and I, we're done.
Walt: Okay. Why? Why do you want this money?
Jesse: Because it's mine. It's my cut?
Walt: But isn't it filthy blood money? You're so pure, you have emotional depth. No, no, no, no, you shouldn't touch that dirty money. I'll save you from that, Jesse. Come on. You want it, you want it just as much as I want it. And it's not wrong to want it, okay? So stay and work with me and you can make ten times, twenty times as much.
Jesse: Whatever, man. You don't wanna pay me, I don't care.
Walt: Yes, you do.
Jesse: It's on you, alright? I'm done.
Walt: No you're not, you're not done. You're not leaving because if you leave, you get nothing! You understand me?! Nothing! Jesse!
SAC Ramey: Budget for the current fiscal year for electronic surveillance is 1.5 million. On par with ATF and the marshall service, that's still a fraction of FBI totals. Lobbying congress for an additional 1.41, but we're waiting on action reports to demonstrate that we're actually getting worthwhile results. *starts to fade into the background as Hank looks at images of Mike*
SAC Ramey: Hank! I think we're going to wrap this up. If ASAC Schrader can stay behind while everyone else clears out. Thank you, everybody.
*Everyone but Hank leaves the room*
SAC Ramey: You know no one wants to see you succeed at this more than me, right?
Hank: Yes sir.
SAC Ramey: I know how good you are, I wouldn't have stuck my neck out to get you here if I didn't. But you're not knocking down doors anymore, bubba. You're in charge of an entire district office and that comes with responsibilities. I mean, Hank. Basic reports aren't being filed in a timely manner.
Hank: I'll work on it, it'll get better.
SAC Ramey: Yeah it will, because way too much time and money is being spent on the Fring case, a case which is essentially over. All this overtime to surveil Michael Ehrmantraut? That's just money that can be better spent elsewhere.
Hank: I understand, but I'm not making these choices lightly. We've got increased reports of blue meth out on the streets, Fring's gang is still operational and Ehrmantraut is involved. It's that simple.
SAC Ramey: I believe you. But so what. It's one case out of dozens and you don't play favorites with it just because it used to be yours.
Hank: No, I really...
SAC Ramey: Don't play favorites with it, Hank. You've got a bigger job than that. I mean, forget the financial costs, I hear you're personally serving search warrants out in the field?
Hank: That was an error in judgement. Won't happen again.
SAC Ramey: You're damn right it won't! I'm just gonna bottom-line it for you. The surveillance budget for Ehrmantraut is now zero. We clear?
Hank: Sure. Thank you. Clear.
SAC Ramey: Good. We'll be in touch.
*Gomez knocks on the door*
Hank: Yeah.
Gomez: Hey.
*Gomez goes and sits down next to Hank*
Gomez: So, Ramey wanted to catch up with you? Talk sports and stuff, I guess?
Hank: Yeah, something like that. No more following Ehrmantraut. He's not worth the financial investment.
Gomez: Well, it's not like the guy is going anywhere. He's not even bothering to throw our tails anymore. He's just living a boring old man life like he has nothing left to hide.
Hank: And none of Fring's crew is talking?
Gomez: Not giving an inch.
Hank: Sweeten the pot enough? Zero jail time and an all-expense-paid trip to Maui?
Gomez: Not that, but close. Nobody wants to bite.
Hank: Christ. They're either the most loyal crew in history or someone's still paying them off. You still checking bank records?
Gomez: No one living beyond their means.
Hank: But nine perps all being represented by one lawyer.
Gomez: Not unusual in a case like this.
Hank: Yeah, this guy, what's his name? Daniel Wachsberger? He represents every one of these douchebags except for Ehrmantraut. Can we find out more about the lawyer?
Gomez: You want me to start tailing a lawyer? Like the shit ain't deep enough for you already?
Hank: Hey, Ramey said we couldn't follow Ehrmantraut, he didn't say anything about anyone else. Do it.
Gomez: You're the boss.
*Walt gets his yellow suit on and steps into the tent*
Walt: Alright, should we get started? Now, I know that most of this, or all of this, is gonna be new to you. Did you take chemistry in high school? Just basic.
Todd: No.
Walt: Okay, it's alright. Now, as we go, I'll be as detailed as possible without being overwhelming.
Todd: Yes sir.
Walt: Look, Todd, I don't need you to be Antoine Lavoisier. Umm, what I do need is your full effort and attention. Listen and apply yourself. If you do that then we just might have a fighting chance here, okay?
*Todd nods*
Walt: Okay.
Todd: Okay.
Walt: Meth, here we go.
*Walt teaches Todd how to cook meth*
*Walt sits on the couch and watches a Schticky commercial while Todd looks through the notes he took*
Walt: Now, the CO2 freezes the liquid, crystallizing it. Which gives us our finished methamphetamine. Now, all that's left is to break it up, weigh it, and we're done.
Todd: Wow, this is, umm...this is complicated, it's gonna take me a few more times to get a grasp on...
Walt: Oh yeah. It'll take a few more times.
Todd: I do alright?
Walt: You did fine, Todd. You applied yourself, that's as much as I can ask. Now, all that's left I guess is talk money.
Todd: We can talk money once I get this right.
*Dan drops off some cake pops at Dorothy's desk*
Dan: Morning. Guess what I have. Cake pops. They're balls of cake on a stick.
Dorothy: Very nice, thank you, Dan.
Dan: See, I put little faces on them.
*Dan puts money in the safety deposit boxes as Gomez and two other agents are standing in the doorway*
Dan: Hey.
Gomez: Hey.
*Skyler is sitting at the dinner table drinking wine. Walt grabs his heated-up meal and sits down at the table*
Walt: Alright. You know I'm working with a new guy now. I think that, I think it could possibly work out, because...
*Skyler gets up from the table and leaves*
Walt: I'm trying, Hank, I'm really trying. But there's, there's...I mean, it's like I don't even exist to her.
*Hank mumbles*
Walt: I mean, I know she's struggling, I know. But I, I just don't know what to do, I mean, what can I do? Such a mess. I mean, both of us, we just have screwed up so much. I'm sorry, I don't, do you have any coffee, maybe I can...
Hank: Coffee, you bet. You bet. What you take, uh, cream?
Walt: Yeah.
*Hank leaves the room and pretends to shoot himself. Walt takes the listening device out of the picture of Hank and Marie, then disconnects the device from the computer*
Hank: Alright, here you go, buddy.
Walt: Oh, thank you, Hank. Look, I'm sorry to waste your time with all this, it's really...
Hank: Well, you know, it's, you know.
*They both sip from their mugs*
Gomez: Hey.
Walt: Oh, hey.
Hank: Hey, could you excuse me.
*Hank steps outside the office and talks to Gomez*
Hank: Tell me something good.
Gomez: You tell me. We've been sweating the guy for fourteen hours, that should be some kind of record.
Hank: Yeah, quit your bragging, what'd you get?
Gomez: He's gonna do it. He's gonna flip.
Hank: He's willing to give us Ehrmantraut?
*Gomez laughs and gives Hank a high five*
Hank: What are you wasting your time for? Throw a net around that son of a bitch.
*Kaylee is on the swings while Mike watches. There are kids playing in the park. He's reading a newspaper. His phone rings*
Mike: Yeah.
Dan: Mike, hey, it's me, can you talk?
Mike: I can.
Dan: Great. Look, there's a small situation with the money. I don't wanna do this on the phone, are you available?
Mike: I can come by in a few hours.
Dan: That's not good for me, where are you now?
Mike: I'm at the park with my granddaughter.
Dan: Where exactly?
Mike: Pollemeda.
Dan: Oh, you know what? I'm not far. I'll come to you, you just hang tight.
*Mike hangs up the phone. It rings again*
Mike: Yeah.
Walt: Mike, they're coming for you. Right now, they're coming.
Mike: Slow down Walter, who?
Walt: The DEA. The DEA, somebody flipped. They have, uh, some kind of bank surveillance and something about some lawyer. Someone's talking, Mike, and they're coming for you right now.
*Mike hangs up the phone and gets up to get Kaylee. He sees the cops in the distance looking at his car. Mike hides behind a tree, then leaves*
Saul: How could Mike use that clown of a lawyer, Dan Wachsberger? He would've had better luck with the firm of O'Larry and Shemp. Always consult with me before using outside counsel.
Walt: Alright, alright, Saul. Enough. Please. Instead of just sitting around here, what can we do?
Saul: Besides pray that he gets away? I'm open to ideas. Because if the DEA catches up with him and he flips? It's goodnight John boy.
Jesse: No. No way Mike would ever flip, okay? No way.
Saul: Yeah, yeah. Never say never. Okay, this is the second time the DEA has confiscated his bank roll. You know? Jesus, fool me once, right?
Jesse: Look, he won't flip!
Walt: But his nine guys will.
*Saul's phone rings*
Saul: Hey. Woah, woah. *to Walt* It's him.
*Walt and Jesse get up off the couch and stand near the phone*
Saul: Mike, I got you on speakerphone with the brain trust.
Mike: The what?
Saul: Walt and Jesse are here.
Mike: I don't want Walt and Jesse, Saul, I want you. I need your help.
Jesse: Hey, what do you need?
Mike: I got a go bag at the airport. Passports, money. But there are eyes everywhere, I can't get close. I need you to pick up that bag and get it to me as soon as possible.
Saul: You know how thick the crap storm is out there because of this? I told you not to use that lawyer, he's a hack.
Mike: Shut up, Saul, and get the bag.
Jesse: Hey, Mike, I can get it for you, just tell me what to do.
Mike: No, kid. Not you. I'm paying Saul, he can do the job just fine.
Saul: Yeah, you're paying me and the DEA knows I represent you so they're probably sitting at my car right now hoping I do something stupid.
Jesse: Mike, I can do it, it's not a problem.
Mike: No, Jesse.
Walt: Jesus, I'll do it. *to Jesse* Besides, you're out, remember? Mike, tell me where to get this bag.
*Walt grabs the key to Mike's car and checks inside the go bag*
*Mike is standing by a lake throwing rocks into it. Walt pulls up in Mike's car. Mike begins walking toward it. Walt gets out and gets Mike's go bag*
Mike: Hello, Walter.
Walt: Before I hand this over, I need something from you.
Mike: And what's that?
Walt: The names of your nine men.
Mike: Why? You're never gonna pay them off, what's the point?
Walt: The point is, Mike, it affects me. It affects Jesse too, and we, we deserve to know.
Mike: The only thing left to do now is leave town, do you understand?
Walt: Leave town, wow. Yeah, I just can't up and leave like you, Mike. I've got a family, I've got people who depend on me.
Mike: Yeah. *walks up to Walt and takes the bag from him* Goodbye, Walter.
Walt: You're welcome.
Mike: I'm sorry. What?
Walt: I want those names, Mike. You owe me that much.
Mike: I don't owe you a damn thing. All of this, falling apart like this, is on you.
Walt: Wow. Wow! Oh that's some kind of logic right there, Mike. You screw up, get yourself followed by the DEA, and now suddenly this is all my fault? Why don't you walk me through this, Mike.
Mike: We had a good thing, you stupid son of a bitch. We had Fring. We had a lab. We had everything we needed and it all ran like clockwork. You could've shut your mouth, cooked, and made as much money as you ever needed. It was perfect. But no. You just had to blow it up. You. And your pride and your ego. You just had to be the man. If you'd done your job, known your place, we'd all be fine right now.
*Mike walks away and gets in his car. Walt walks to his car, then walks back toward Mike. Mike opens his go bag and sees that the gun has been removed. Walt shoots Mike through the window of his car. Mike drives away and crashes. Walt runs up to Mike's car and looks inside. Mike's not there but Walt follows his trail. Mike is sitting down by the lake as Walt approaches to disarm him*
Walt: I just...I just realized that Lydia has the names, I can get 'em from her. I'm sorry Mike. This, this whole thing could've been avoided.
Mike: Shut the fuck up. And let me die in peace.
*Mike falls to the ground and dies*
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Former NATO Rep: U.S. Can't Hesitate vs. Syria
Truman National Security Project senior advisor Mark Jacobson explains why it is imperative that the U.S. take decisive, definitive action against Syria. Photo: Getty Images.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... the the ... we want ... the cyber change understood ... that by using ... chemical weapons on large scale against your people him swimming against ... infants ... against children ... that ... you were not only breaking ... international norms and standards of decency ... but you're also creating a situation where ... U S national interests ... are affected and ... that nice stuff ... that was President Obama yesterday saying the US is not yet made a decision ... regarding how and when to take action against the Assad regime in Syria ... good morning welcome to the new sub I'm Paul beanie and taper off Ralf Winkler ... overnight developments in the tension with Syria ... UN Secretary General ban Ki moon says ... inspectors will report their findings regarding the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Assad government on Saturday ... also Turkey has joined Israel Mr. being distributing gas masks to citizens ... out of fear of us and it appears US military actions will trigger for tele Tory moves ... Meanwhile price of crude oil which shot up to a multi month high ... a fall in on what some analysts say was an overreaction to the tension surrounding Syria ... I'm ... tomorrow night at ... our first guest this morning as the Truman National Security project senior advisor and a former NATO representative in Afghanistan and feels it is imperative ... that the U S makes a definitive statement against Syria ... Mark Jacobson joins us this morning from Washington ... morning walk ... thank you for having it all links are coming on the shelf so I your purse her earliest ... how does the Obama and Mr to make a definitive statement ... without giving the United States to deep into the Syrian civil war ... the most important thing administration has done so far is make that clear statement ... that any sort of military responses for limited objectives ... the idea here is to deter aside his regime ... from using chemical weapons again ... this is not going to be about regime change ... okay it was so do you think so what you've seen so far is ... I in you mention this ... earlier ... John Kerry coming out with a strong statement everyone really um have really got everybody's attention ... since then ... he's seen a lot a lot of jockeying Nieto ... on some sort of pop back about how the unity of the evidence is that the Assad regime used chemical weapons ... and what have you seen since then do you think the stock has been convinced ... that the Western powers are serious ... well this is actually what many of us are helping al ... the important piece for this quick and decisive statement by the administration What's to demonstrate ... with complete certainty ... that there would be consequences for the use ... of chemical weapons there are consequences in the international community ... for such reprehensible acts ... I think this step was taken ... quickly and decisively ... exactly with that in mind convince aside betting on is a very small window ... within which to take actions ... back then reduce the likelihood of a strike ... yet when you think of that danger I mean that this this is more than going on for more than two years ... Western powers of largely stood by and watched it when you think of the dangers that you start down this road you say the half to back up the top say they have to send some missiles and there ... was a danger that once you start down this road you do get drawn into this ... well now the challenge for military planners the administration ... is to develop the potential for a military response ... that compels us I did ... not use weapons in the future ... but does not provoke ... the type of response they could drag us further into the conflict ... for example ... under consideration no would be the issue whether or not it's TriQuint to ... create some sort of regional response when they're not Assad would ratchet up pressure and this is exactly why the type of strike ... it's it's more important the psychological message that it sends ... an less important that targets at its actually had ... we are exactly right the enemy gets a vote and this is the challenge for the Pentagon the White House and our allies right now ... from everything you've seen fall ... I look to the Assad regime has been saying we didn't do it was and we weren't the ones using chemical weapons that they said we will respond if attacked ... how how good do you think the case is that was the Assad regime that use those chemical weapons in that attack ... let me break this down a bit because there's been a lot of the discussion about exactly that issue ... the first there's no doubt the Syrian regime has chemical weapons ... this is not a case of Iraq gutsy thousandthree by George Tenet slam dunk guy all that ... this is a case of ... how these attacks took place with us are aware ... I was a sodden control in my argument is ... that you need to understand that ultimately ... Assad has been irresponsible not only for the murder ... of tens of thousands of perhaps even a hundred thousand of his citizens ... but there is no doubt that at least on one occasion possibly onto ... his forces used ... chemical weapons ... and he is ultimately responsible his regime is ultimately responsible for that use ... I Marc Jacobs and thank you very much for coming on this morning ... thank you for having me ...


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I'm a very impatient person when it comes to certain things. Honestly, I could live off of veggies, veggie dip, and some sandwiches here or there. Fairly boring if I do say so myself. So when I do want to eat, I don't especially care to put the time and effort it takes to create a meal from scratch. I want it now, actually more like yesterday. Get what I mean?! But with baking, you don't NEED desserts to live (well, I could probably make a fairly valid argument against this). You need protein, carbs, fruits, veggies, etc. But do I really need a chocolatey, peanut butter-filled delectable cookie? Prooooobably not. So in this sense, baking is something I don't mind taking the time and care required to make a fantastic treat. It becomes more of a hobby then a necessity.
But taking our parents advice (and the realization that we began to hate the grocery store and pizza started to get on our nerves), I decided that every Sunday I would make dinner for two (more like four or five, we eat a lot!). Why Sundays you ask? Well, Sunday is our unofficial 'lazy day,' when ours plans pretty much consist of couch sitting, T.V. watching, and puppy cuddling. Since there seems to be too many hours in this particular day, I figured it would be a perfect time to plan and make [healthy] meals for us.
It's very apparent from my blog that I do not skimp when it comes to decadent desserts. A calorie? They don't exist when it comes to baked goodies. HOWEVER, there does have to be some balance in life to offset my indulgences (dang it...). So when I'm perusing my recipes for main dishes, I tend to gravitate towards healthier [yet still delicious] meals. Yes dad, it is possible!
Okay, so I'm not bragging in any sort of way. But I must say, and my boyfriend agrees, that the three (ha, I know, it's only been three so far) meals I have made have been so very good and filling! And because of this, a tiny light bulb went off in my head. And I'm sure we can all guess what that was.
Along with Tried & True Tuesdays, I would like to welcome 'Sunday Specials' to my blog. Every Sunday (or every other, depending on the time I have to cook) I'll blog about the good [and the bad, but hopefully those aren't frequent] healthy dinner recipes I try out. As I only cook once a week, these will only show up no more than four times a month. Don't worry, my baking will always take the forefront, but I still think some people would be interested in main meal recipes. But if not, let me know otherwise ☺
For the first Sunday Special, I'm going to begin with the dinner we had last weekend: Spinach, Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. Okay, right away I will tell you that my boyfriend stuck his nose up to the thought. He's a hamburger, burrito, anything large-eatin' kind of guy. BUT, he quickly changed his tune after the first spoonful of this soup! It's extremely flavorful, satisfying, and yes, very healthy for you. He actually told me just today that he's been craving that dish! WHOA! Don't let the reduced fat, etc. ingredients scare you off, they're not bad! There's still plenty of yummy goodness in there. And another glorious thing about this soup? It's made in a slow cooker, that set-it and forget-it wonder machine! No slaving over the hot stove for this meal, thank goodness. So no more chatter and let's get to it! .
Spinach, Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
3 c. water
1 (14 oz.) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (14 oz.) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can reduced-fat and reduced sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
2/3 c. uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
3 c. chopped cooked chicken or turkey (about 1 lb.)
2 c. shredded fresh spinach
- In a 3-1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker, combine water, broth, cream of chicken soup, wild rice, thyme, and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3-1/2 to 4 hours.
- To serve, stir in chicken and spinach.
Nutrition Facts: Calories: 216 ; Total Fat: 4g ; Saturated Fat: 1g ; Cholesterol: 64mg ; Sodium: 397mg ; Carbs: 64mg ; Fiber: 2g ; Protein: 26g
*My Notes:
- For the meat, I simply bought a fantastically tender and moist rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. I used a little more meat than what was called for but that's completely up to you.
- After I added the chicken and spinach, I let the soup sit for another 10 or 15 minutes just to let the ingredients soak in the juices.
- I also served whole wheat (80 calorie) take-n-bake rolls. We had some French Bread left over (from my baking, shocking) but honestly, we both agreed that the whole wheat was a fantastic compliment.


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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Twenty NCAA® lacrosse student-athletes who excel both on and off the field were selected as candidates today for the 2013 Senior CLASS Award® in collegiate men's lacrosse, including Harvard senior captain Jason Gonos. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition. The complete list of candidates follows this release.
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities.
Gonos, an economics concentrator with a cumulative GPA of 3.50, was voted by his teammates to serve as captain for the 2013 season. He has started as a defenseman in 37 of Harvard's 42 games over the past three seasons, and last year recorded career-highs with 33 groundballs and 14 caused turnovers. Earlier this spring Inside Lacrosse tabbed him as a preseason All-America honorable mention selection.
Even more impressive than his play on the field has been Gonos' work within the community. In November, he organized the Crimson's involvement in Lacrosse Mustache Madness which raised $6,979 for the HEADstrong Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer. Gonos has also spent time working with Happy Helpers for the Homeless in his home state of Maryland, helping to feed and clothe the homeless in Glen Burnie, Md.
To read Gonos' full Senior CLASS Award bio, click here.
The candidate class will be narrowed to 10 finalists midway through the regular season, and those names will be placed on the official ballot. Ballots will be distributed through a nationwide voting system to media, coaches and fans, who will select one finalist who best exemplifies excellence in the four Cs of community, classroom, character and competition. The Senior CLASS Award winner will be announced during the 2013 NCAA Lacrosse Championships in Philadelphia May 25-27.
For more information on all the candidates, visit seniorCLASSaward.com.
Lacrosse Candidates
Peter Baum, Colgate
Jesse Bernhardt, Maryland
Brendan Buckley, Army
Davis Butts, Loyola (Maryland)
Clay Del Prince, Brown
Nick Dolik, Penn State
Jason Gonos, Harvard
Marcus Holman, North Carolina
Jordan Houtby, Detroit Mercy
Mike Huffner, Bucknell
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Let there be no doubt, the Broncos are changing their upfront blocking scheme to a more physical, powerful style.
The change cost Casey Wiegmann, the Broncos' starting center the past two years. Wiegmann and backup running back LaMont Jordan were released by the club Tuesday.
Wiegmann, who turns 37 this summer, has played in 8,936 consecutive snaps, an iron-man streak that began with the second game of the 2001 season.
The veteran Jordan was signed as a free agent last year, but plans for his use became diminished when the Broncos selected running back Knowshon Moreno with their first-round draft pick, No. 12 overall. Jordan had been one of most vocal supporters of Broncos coach Josh McDaniels.


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Welcome to the Big Apple aka New York City. Is it your first time here or are you just looking to see the sights again in a new way?
The Ride NYC is unlike any other tour you will ever take. The experience started out a bit rough looking for the bus with the directions given having never been to the city streets alone before without someone knowledgable beside me. Once I found the bus though The RIDE didn't disappoint.
The experience was energetic and full of life with a friendly tour guide/speaker and a million dollar tour bus full of high tech speakers, televisions and a stadium style seating arrangement that places you in front of panoramic Windows-seeing everything from your seat. The window seats even got passerby attention with those walking and in buildings seeing us and waving to say hello.
The RIDE is set up as a combo tour with performance and historic and knowledgable information all in one. The information was informative and even managed to engage the children with funny quips and tidbits of each step. The ride was animated to say the least. This was a definite plus for myself as I loved learning of the different buildings history.
One thing I wish would have been included was the 9/11 Memorial. The children really wanted to see it and it would have been a great addition to the 75 minute tour we took. This is a key location people want to see and I would love to see it added in. The tour guide was friendly and lively but failed to show key locations that I was looking Forward to seeing such as the Chrysler Building.
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Family Photo Scavenger Hunt
Photo by Candice Stringham
As I thought about writing about photo scavenger hunts for the May 2009 issue of Creating Keepsakes, I decided to try out the lists with my family. I wanted to see if I could get the kids excited about the activity. Having a camera out and about is a part of their daily lives. In fact, they probably would say (as they roll their eyes) that they're constantly waiting around for me to shoot a picture of this or that in our daily activities. And yet, they rarely get to use the camera themselves. So, they were actually excited when they found out they would be taking their own photographs!
For the article, I chose the "Community Search" list. Since our family lives in a large city, it was much easier to pick one or two of the hunt's questions instead of doing the whole list at once. We started with the "favorite restaurant" item. Our answers were all over the city, so just the couple of questions took the majority of the day. For those of you who live in a small town, you could probably get one list done in a day. It would be perfect for when the kids are on summer break and lying on the couch whining that they're bored!
Our hunt started on a rainy Saturday morning. I informed my family that we were going to go out and take photographs of our favorite things in the city. I had predetermined that the restaurants would be best because it was cold here (we shot for the article in January), and it would give us a nice break from the cold to stop and get lunch. Grant (8 years old, going on 30) took a minute to think about his restaurant choices. He's very intellectual and wanted to make sure he chose one that would be his favorite for a while. He made a list and determined that Max Brenner, a chocolate restaurant, had the best overall appeal, and therefore would remain the highest on his list.
Cole (age 5) yelled, "McDonald's! McDonald's!" before I could even finish asking the question. (Cole has an addiction to the chicken nuggets that I just can't break!) I didn't include my husband, Mark (whose age will not be listed), because I didn't think with his busy schedule he would be able to come. But he yelled from the office that he picked Republic, and that, yes, he wanted to come too, since eating would be involved.
I reminded my boys that there would be much stopping while we took photos (something that can sometimes annoy them) and they actually enjoyed the idea . . . now that we were stopping for lunch! (So there you have it-photography and scrapbooking start to look very appealing to the whole family when food is involved!)
We went to my favorite restaurant first: Trattoria, an amazingly romantic, candlelit Italian place in the village. It took me a few seconds to wait for it to be clear of people, and snap-I got the photo.
Photo by Grant Stringham
We then headed to Max Brenner for Grant's photo. He did a great job! I put the strap around his neck and let him get to it. A lot of people were walking around, so he couldn't see the restaurant. He came up with his own solution of looking up and shooting the sign. I think he did a really great job!
Photo by Mark Stringham
Our next stop was Republic in Union Square, where we stopped to get out of the cold and eat lunch. I handed the camera to Mark, and he snapped several photographs, including this one that I love! I like the reflection of the city in the window-I think it adds a lot.
Photo by Cole Stringham
Happily, McDonald's was just next door to Republic! We handed the camera to Cole, and at first he took a few careful shots of the building. Then he wanted to approve his shots by judging them in the viewfinder. "There's not enough 'M'," he said. I wasn't sure what he meant, but then, he photographed this shot of the sign. He was looking for the arches! Kudos to the marketers of McDonald's, I guess.
After Cole's shot, we stopped for hot chocolate and headed home. It was actually a really amazing time with the family. Everyone got to go to his or her favorite place, everyone knew what would be going on that day, everyone had their tummies filled. We experienced no whining or complaining as each family member took photographs!
We enjoyed doing this so much that we created a group on CK's website where you can share the results of your scavenger hunt and see other people's adventures as well! I loved seeing the choices that each of my family members made. Some were predictable and some really surprising. I think it would be really fun to see what your family favorites are, too! Please share some in the gallery!
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Reading 1: American Democracy Takes Shape
As called for at the end of the First Continental Congress, the Second Continental Congress gathered in the Assembly Room of the Pennsylvania State House on May 10, 1775. The purpose of this meeting was to further discuss the colonies' deteriorating relationship with Great Britain. The delegates quickly named John Hancock from Massachusetts as president of the Congress and George Washington as commanding general of the Continental Army. In April, colonial militia already had begun fighting British soldiers at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. In August, the delegates sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III in which they claimed that the King's ministers in the colonies were corrupt and had forced the colonists to fight. The colonists urged the King to put an end to the fighting and return to peace. Rather than agree with the colonists, King George instead declared that the colonies were in rebellion.
Despite the King's refusal of the Olive Branch Petition and increased fighting between colonists and British soldiers, by the following spring colonists still did not agree on whether they should separate from Great Britain. Many still considered themselves loyal British subjects who were trying to show the government that they deserved the same rights as any man living in Great Britain. On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia put forth a resolution urging the Congress to declare independence once and for all. When the delegates still could not agree, they postponed further discussion of the resolution for a few weeks.
In the meantime, Congress appointed a committee to draft a declaration stating why the American colonies were entitled to form an independent nation. The committee consisted of five delegates: Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman. Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson, the document included three parts: reasons why America should sever ties with Great Britain, a list of wrongdoings the King had committed against America, and the statement that America was hereafter an independent nation. Jefferson's eloquent words turned the colonies' complaints over issues such as taxes and trade restrictions into a struggle for universal human rights. Jefferson's draft included a harsh condemnation of the slave trade and of the King for supporting it, but the final version omitted that language. On July 2, 12 colonies voted to adopt Lee's resolution for independence (New York did not vote until weeks later). On July 4, the delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence knowing that it was an act of treason punishable by death.
After making the decision to formally separate from Great Britain, the Second Continental Congress continued to meet in the State House, but now focused on fighting the war and building a new nation. Congress spent a lot of time trying to find ways to pay for the new Continental Army, which was in desperate need of basic supplies, uniforms, and even shoes. Ambassadors went to France, Spain, Holland, and other nations seeking help. At home, Congress worked on creating a formal agreement among the colonies that would bind them together into one nation. Delegates adopted the resulting Articles of Confederation at the State House in 1777, although it was not ratified by all 13 states until 1781. They carefully crafted the Articles to make sure that a central government did not have too much power. After the experiences with Great Britain, those shaping the new nation wanted to establish a government that was powerful enough to accomplish tasks, but did not take away the liberties of the individual colonies. The first article gave the colonies their new collective name: the United States of America.
Although fighting essentially ceased in late October 1781, the Revolutionary War did not officially end until April 15, 1783, when Congress ratified the peace treaty. Great Britain had at last agreed to withdraw British troops and recognize America as an independent nation. Soon after, Congress left Philadelphia and convened first in New Jersey and then New York. Although the Articles of Confederation had served its purpose of binding the states together, its many weaknesses soon became apparent. Congress had so little authority that the decisions they made could be easily ignored by individuals and the states. The Articles essentially treated each state as an individual nation, so the new central government had no power to collect taxes, control trade, or oversee the general affairs of the country. Once it became clear that a stronger national government with power to act on behalf of all the states was necessary, congressional delegates called for a special meeting or convention to discuss ways to revise the Articles.
In May 1787, 55 delegates from 12 states (Rhode Island declined to participate) met at the Pennsylvania State House to revise the Articles of Confederation. Many of the delegates to what became known as the Constitutional Convention were lawyers and doctors, some were merchants, and a few were farmers. The group included many of the most talented and well respected men in America. Twenty-nine of the delegates had college degrees at a time when few Americans were well-educated. Three-fourths of the men had served in the Continental Congress. As the first order of business, the delegates selected George Washington as president of the convention. They established that each state would have one vote and a majority would rule. All discussions and actions were to be kept secret until finalized, so doors and windows were closed tight despite the stifling summer heat. For the next four months, delegates argued long and hard over how to reshape the government.
Edmund Randolph of Virginia presented a plan that called for the national government to have three parts, or branches: an executive branch with a president to lead the government; a legislative branch with a Congress to make laws; and a judicial branch with a court system to enforce laws. After serious debate, the delegates decided to use this Virginia Plan as the foundation for creating a new government rather than merely revising the Articles of Confederation. There remained, however, many details to iron out.
One particularly contentious issue centered on how many congressional representatives each state would be allowed. Should Rhode Island, the smallest state with the least population, have the same voting power as a large, more populated state like Virginia? In mid-July, delegates agreed to a solution presented by Roger Sherman of Connecticut. Under the Great Compromise, the legislative branch would include two houses: the Senate would consist of two members per state, and the House of Representatives would elect members based on each state's population. More conflict arose, however, when southern states wanted to include slaves in their population totals. Northern states argued that if slaves were considered legal property, they should be counted for taxation purposes, but not representation. Under the resulting Three-fifths Compromise, delegates determined that every slave would be counted as three-fifths of a person for both representation in the House of Representatives and for taxation.
Tensions continued to run high between large and small states and northern and southern ones. The slave trade sparked heated debate. Although several states had abolished the slave trade and slavery, southern states maintained that slavery was integral to their economic survival. In the end, delegates agreed that Congress could not make any laws regarding the importation of slaves until 1808. This compromise also stipulated that runaway slaves would have to be returned to their owners. While the compromises regarding slavery allowed delegates to move forward with drafting the Constitution, they would lead to serious consequences for future generations.
The delegates then set to work defining the powers of the three branches of government and establishing checks and balances to make sure no branch could ever have complete power over the other two. Presidential elections and terms soon proved to be another stumbling block. Delegates argued over whether the president should be elected directly by the people or by the legislature. After many proposals, they decided that electors, chosen from each state in a manner directed by the state legislatures, would vote by ballot for presidential candidates. The man with the most votes would become president for a term of four years, and the man with the second highest votes would be vice-president.
Finally, after months of intense arguments and numerous compromises, enough delegates agreed on a final draft on September 17, 1787. They had decided that at least nine of the 13 states would have to approve or ratify the Constitution in order for it to become valid. Each state held conventions and voted on whether or not to accept it. On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it, and the Constitution became official. The nation at last had a framework that would allow individual states with different interests and needs to cooperate and function together as one united nation. George Washington wrote in a letter that the creation of the Constitution was "little short of a miracle."1 Once the Constitution was ratified, Congress arranged for the first national election and set March 4, 1789 as the date that the new government would officially begin.
Questions for Reading 1
1. What was the Olive Branch Petition? Why do you think it received its name? What was the result?
2. What are the three parts of the Declaration of Independence?
3. What are the Articles of Confederation? What were some of its weaknesses?
4. Why did delegates originally convene in Philadelphia in May 1787? What was the result of the Constitutional Convention?
5. How did the delegates deal with the issue of slavery? What were some of the other issues that caused heated debates among the delegates? How were the delegates able to move past these issues? What might have happened if they had not been willing to compromise?
Reading 1 was compiled from David and Patricia Armentrout, The Constitution (Vero Beach, Fla.: Rourke Publishing LLC, 2005); Joy Hakim, From Colonies to Country: 1710-1791 (New York: Oxford University Press, 1999);
Edward M. Riley, The Story of Independence Hall (Gettysburg, Penn: Thomas Publications, rep. 1990); Jay Schleifer, Our Declaration of Independence (Brookfield, Conn.: The Millbrook Press, 1992); and Sandra Steen and Susan Steen, Independence Hall (New York: Dillon Press, 1994).
1Joy Hakim, From Colonies to Country: 1710-1791 (New York: Oxford University Press, 1999), 184.
1Joy Hakim, From Colonies to Country: 1710-1791 (New York: Oxford University Press, 1999), 184.


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In building a set of messages towards the upcoming IBM Insight (formerly IOD) conference, this blog entry is being written as part of that effort (in collaboration with IBM Marketing):
The Internet of Things is changing our world with the pervasiveness of connected sensors and devices, expanding the volume of captured data exponentially. This new computing model requires us to rethink our data management strategies in several ways. Since data is captured from numerous devices across multiple data types, succeeding in the IoT space requires the ability to securely combine structured, unstructured, Time-Series, spatial and other sensor data into a single source of intelligence. We need to make sense of this huge influx of data by aggregating and analyzing data locally, at the gateway level, to use it in meaningful ways. This can only be achieved by using an intelligent database with reliability, flexibility, performance and simplicity to handle real-time and context computing on the edge. Embedding an enterprise-level database, like Informix, coupled with the power of a warehouse accelerator, can optimize business results with speed of thought insight.
There are many ways sensor data can be used. Data can be used for real-time analytics to gain intelligence and respond to events as they happen. You can use historical analysis to look through record history for trends, analyze collections of sensors for correlation and formulate hints and suggestions based on usage and patterns. As tremendous growth opportunities emerge, so do challenges. Sensors collect and forward data for a single measurement, but consumers will have many devices and want a consolidated view. These devices generate a huge amount of data and limited space will create network and latency concerns. In addition, the variety and volume of data makes it hard to locate data and perform analytics that join different kinds of data together. Databases solve these problems when data is organized locally in a compact form that is easy to search and use. Simple SQL and JSON application development interfaces provide a flexible schema without requiring upfront definitions of their types. IBM Informix hybrid capabilities provide management of SQL and NoSQL/JSON data seamlessly, in one database.
Warehouse accelerators improve the performance of traditional data warehousing queries. In the "sensor analytics zone" within IBM's IoT architecture, IBM Informix Warehouse Accelerator speeds complex queries for relational and Time-Series data. You can scale on a cluster and provision both IDS and IWA in the cloud to analyze much more data from different sensors and gateways. IWA can perform analytics of stored sensor data, up to 1000x faster than Time-Series alone. Informix is leading the way with unique capabilities to harness IoT data at the edge and I'll be talking more about them at Insight 2014.


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The Nordic Game Program ran from 2006 to 2015, with the goal of securing access to quality Nordic computer and video games for children and young people. It was part of the official Nordic co-operation, and one of the most successful Nordic co-operative efforts ever in the cultural field. In addition to funding 112 game projects, selected from 1,345 applications, game development companies from the Nordic countries were assisted with joint-brand export missions to global game events in Europe, Asia and North America, and the support of the program also helped establish the Nordic Game conference as a, if not the, leading professional game developer conference in Europe.
The program was designed and then run by Nordic Game Resources AB, and the original six-year program was extended for four years, the last three of which were run by the for that purpose created Nordic Game Institute. The Institute's purpose is to secure long-term Nordic co-operation in the games industry, and it also serves in co-ordinating activities among the five national game developer trade organisations.
Nordic cooperation is one of the world's most extensive forms of regional collaboration, involving Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and three autonomous areas: the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland. Nordic cooperation has firm traditions in politics, the economy, and culture. It plays an important role in European and international collaboration, and aims at creating a strong Nordic community in a strong Europe. Nordic cooperation seeks to safeguard Nordic and regional interests and principles in the global community. Common Nordic values help the region solidify its position as one of the world's most innovative and competitive.
Below are the collected annual reports of the Nordic Game Program, which for policy reasons are for the most part in Swedish. In addition to financial reporting, they also give an overview of all the different activities supported and carried out each year.
Annual reports, which are published after officially submitted to the Nordic Council of Ministers, no later than April 1 of the following year (in Swedish or Danish):2006
The Nordic Game Program was overseen by a politically appointed group of experts, and this body also took the decisions on which development projects were granted support. Below are the collected minutes of all meetings of the expert group for the Nordic Game Program, which for policy reasons are for the most part in Swedish.
Minutes from meetings of the Expert Group for the Nordic Game Program, which are published upon their confirmation at the following meeting (in Swedish):060328
The Nordic Game Program was based on a survey of Nordic games and factors influencing the availabliity of Nordic-made, Nordic-langage games and a subsequent proposal for a support system for games and the industry that makes them. Several other reports were also made during the program, and many can be found below. Again, for policy reasons, they are for the most part in Swedish.Nordiska datorspelprogrammet, Plan 2006-2012 Nordiska Datorspel Notes on a Nordic creative industry strategy Nordisk Computerspilprogram Global public games support systems Conflict-of-interest in development support expert group decisions Datorspel för personer med funktionsnedsättningar Nordiske barnespill som merkevare The Nordic Game Facts