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Uphold the Sacred Cause of "Officer Safety": Disarm the Cops!
Uphold the Sacred Cause of "Officer Safety": Disarm the Cops!
William Grigg
December 28, 2012
After Adam Lanza took four guns that belonged to his mother and used them to murder her and dozens of other people, we witnessed an entirely predictable – and repellently opportunistic –escalation of the war on individual gun ownership.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has suggested that gun confiscation might be an option. Some figures – including former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper and British celebrity nitwit Piers Morgan – have demanded the abolition of the Second Amendment.
All of this assumes that firearms, while impermissibly dangerous in civilian hands, are somehow transformed into implements of justice and public safety when they are in the hands of the police. Leaving aside the fact that police routinely use firearms to commit crimes against innocent people, it shouldn't be forgotten that they also lose control of their weapons, just as Adam Lanza's mother did.
Earlier today in Clementon, New Jersey, a man who had been arrested on domestic violence charges grabbed a gun in the police station and shot three officers before being killed. Yesterday, the District Attorney for Dane County, Wisconsin announced that Madison Police Officer Stephen Heimsness will not be prosecuted for fatally shooting an unarmed 30-year-old man named Paul Heenan last November 9. Heenan, who had just moved into the neighborhood, entered the wrong home, prompting the residents to report a burglary. When the police arrived, Heenan "struggled" with them, at one point reaching in the direction of Officer Heimsness's gun. This created what the DA calls a "deadly force situation," because the officer was afraid he might lose control of the firearm.
Don't those two incidents illustrate that guns — rather than being a source of protection — are a potentially fatal liability to police officers? Citizen disarmament advocates insist that crimes like that committed by Adam Lanza demonstrate the supposed need to confiscate guns from everybody but the police in the name of "public safety." Wouldn't the same logic, such as it is, dictate that firearms be taken away from the police in the name of "officer safety"?


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At the heart of our diocese are the People of God. These are the women, men and children who have accepted Jesus' invitation to "live life to the full". They are the disciples charged with the mission of bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to everyone. Jesus offers all people a way to belong, a way to be healed, a life of meaning and a life of service.
We welcome newcomers to "come and see" what our faith community has to offer. Seekers are welcome to explore our connect section or contact us to know more.
The People of God gather together as Church in local areas. To find out more about our parishes, visit our Parish page.
Any group of people requires a leader. The one who cares for the People of God in Wollongong Diocese is Bishop Peter Ingham.
The Bishop calls on priests and deacons to care for such a large number of people. Our parishes are served by our clergy. You will find a full listing of our clergy here.
Within our diocese we recognise that there are people who require special services.
One way we care for special groups of people is by supporting them through a chaplain.
A full list of our chaplaincies can be found here.
There are a number of Catholic primary and secondary schools in our diocese which seek to form our students in the Catholic faith, deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, and offer excellence in education. For a full listing of our schools visit our Catholic Education Office website. There are also Catholic Schools run by Religious Congregations and Communities; for a listing of all Catholic Schools in our Diocese, visit this section.
Our Bishop, in caring for the People of God, has formed representative bodies of experienced women and men, to advise him on special mission areas. These bodies can be found under "councils" on our services page.
The Bishop has established some key agencies and services to assist him in support of the People of God and their care of the wider community. These services include:
- Catholic Education Office
- CatholicCare (formerly Centacare)
- Catholic Development Fund, Wollongong.
- Tribunal of the Catholic Church
The Bishop's office includes a number of people in specialised roles who support the Bishop in his care of the diocese. They are listed here.
Within our diocese are many communities of people who have committed themselves to serving God and our Church in special ways.
A full listing of these communities can be found here.
Other people in our diocese identify with some of the institutes of consecrated life and seek to adopt their special way of life, or charism. They continue to work in their normal jobs and remain married or single, yet find the fullest expression of their life through a particular order. Information about these orders can be found on our services page.
- Lay Carmelites of the Third Order of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mt Carmel
- Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites
- Josephite Associates
- Secular Franciscan Order
- Good Samaritan Associates
While not specifically established by the Bishop, there are a wide range of vibrant Catholic groups and organisations operating in and around our diocese. For a listing visit our Services page.


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Germany. Even ordered their white shirt.
Germany. Even ordered their white shirt.
Netherlands, closely followed by what Brumby said
Originally Posted by Axl Rose
RIP Craigos. A true CW legend. You will be missed.
Have always had a soft spot for the Oranje, so I'll be cheering them on.
Will also be hoping Spain, Chile and Germany do well, as they've played the best football.
England. oh.
I may not understand or like your sport, but you ****s are beating us in the cricket atm so I'll take my laughs where I can
GOOD OLD COLLINGWOOD - PREMIERS IN 2010Originally Posted by Irfan
Is Cam White, Is Good.
I have a soft spot for Dutch team but they aren't playing the most attractive type of football.
I hope Ghana do well.... would love to see them in Semi-final.
Netherlands, not quite playing the champagne style of football they are famous for, but have supported them in the past 2 editions and Robben is so smexxi, him in form is hotter than Megan fox strip dancing on Jupiter's hot spot.
You just have to learn to love a bit more.
Believe me, I have a lot of love inside but I'll be cold inside the muddy ground before I give any of it to Argentina
Yes, all your love is taken up by me itbt. Let's keep it that way.
Hmm, got to be honest, Im not a big fan of thowing support behind different teams. I support England (and to a certain extent the US) and there are teams that I despise (see Argentina)
So now England and the US are out, Im not about to start picking new teams to get behind. I support England. England are out. So now I am not supporting anyone and it is ABA for me. The idea of supporting a different team each round after your team goes out just seems kind of unseemly to me.
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Member of DNAS, ESAS - Dirk Nannes, Edgar Schiferli. Dutchmen can bowl.
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Big-Bed Dual-Bridge Waterjet-Cutting Machine
Last year all of the technological pieces fell into place for Ron McGehee and his son Clark. Together the duo launched WaneShear Technologies LLC, manufacturing the unique WaneShear lumber-cutting system in a new shop located in Ukiah, CA.
The WaneShear system gets its name from "wane"—the round exterior portions of logs that cannot be cut into square lumber. The WaneShear shears off a log's wane. The boards are scanned, positioned and cut transversely. Since the board never changes directions, as with conventional systems, the Wane-Shear takes up the space needed for only one lumber line. The system uses all electric actuators, ensuring accuracy, speed and efficiency.
A complete WaneShear system, while also much more compact than other sawmill edgers, can measure up to 80 ft. long and 45 ft. wide. Manufacturing the systems requires WaneShear Technologies to fabricate, machine and assemble several hundred components, primarily of mild and Type 4140 steel, as well as aluminum and other materials such as fiber felt and Delrin (a thermoplastic). Part thickness ranges from 0.250 to 1.5 in.; parts can be as small as 1 by 1 by 1 in. or as large as 8 ft. wide by 36 ft. long.
Abrasive Waterjet Cutting at the Core
For processing many of its parts, WaneShear Technologies first considered laser cutting. However, a machine capable of handling the shop's range of material thicknesses, in particular 1.25-in.-thick aluminum, would have been very expensive—not to mention the challenge of cutting non-metallic materials. Enter abrasive-waterjet cutting.
WaneShear's Omax 120X-3 JetMachining Center features an x-y cutting travel of 40 by 10 ft. Its DualBridge setup is a configuration option that allows the addition of a second Y-bridge to boost efficiency and flexibility. The setup, which can be added to any new or existing JetMachining center, allows two Y-bridges to work independently, significantly increasing machine capacity. The bridges can be programmed to produce separate components or can work in tandem to cut one large part. The system also boosts machine-utilization rates, as cutting can be performed while materials are loaded and unloaded from the machine.Because plate thicknesses vary day to day, WaneShear typically uses the DualBridge on its waterjet machine to simultaneously cut two different sheets/plates of material. For example, while one bridge cuts parts from
1-in.-thick Type 4140 steel, which can take several hours, the machine's second bridge works on other shorter-run parts. Or, one bridge will be used for cutting higher-volume parts and the other for different individual parts in batch sizes of one or two.
WaneShear also specified its cutting machine with the Omax 50-hp Dual Pump package, an integrated system that utilizes two P4055V pumps, designed for shops with high-capacity production demands to cut thick materials and using multiple nozzles. Additionally, the 120X-3 features Omax's Collision Sensing Terrain Follower accessory that automatically adjusts the machine's nozzles for collision avoidance; and the Tilt-A-Jet that eliminates practically all taper along part cut walls. Tilt-A-Jet positions the cutting nozzle at an angle (± 9 deg. max.) calculated by the process software to offset the taper from the abrasive waterjet. The taper then moves to the scrap, leaving part edges nice and square.
Cut Parts Ready for Assembly
According to Clark McGehee, most of the parts cut on its new machine are ready to be assembled—no need for secondary operations, a tremendous time saver.
"We have a well-equipped conventional machining department with advanced horizontal and vertical machining centers, as well as a multitasking machine," he says. "However, the waterjet generates such smooth, straight finishes that the need for finish-machining or secondary operations has been eliminated for many of our parts. Also, the Tilt-A-Jet works great for producing square cuts. With the waterjet helping to eliminate secondary machining operations, especially when it comes to our thicker aluminum parts, our conventional CNC machines become more readily available to process the parts that can't be cut on the waterjet. This eliminates having to farm out such machining work."
A WaneShear welder assembles components of the firm's unique lumber-cutting system. Part thickness ranges from 0.250 to 1.5 in.; parts can be as small as 1 by 1 by 1 in. or as large as 8 ft. wide by 36 ft. long.
Two examples where the waterjet-cutting machine eliminates subsequent machining operations involve parts needing flange bearings and those requiring tapped holes. WaneShear uses several piloted flange bearings in its edging system. Rather than flame-cut and bore the parts to prepare for the bearings, the shop accurately waterjet-cuts the required features to the size and straightness needed for inserting the bearings as the parts exit the waterjet machine. No additional machining is needed.
For tapped holes, the 120X-3, says McGehee, cuts holes to tolerances tight enough to allow tapping without having to be drilled to size. The shop then quickly and easily taps the holes using a magnetic-base drill.
Further, McGehee boasts of the ability to waterjet-etch part numbers onto each part, using the Omax Intelli-Etch software feature. "This allows us to easily identify parts or produce replacement ones if needed."
Intelli-Etch, part of the Omax Intelli-Max software suite that also includes programming to optimize cornering and piercing and to control taper, allows a user to recreate images on the surface of the workpiece. The software converts an image's brightness levels into machine speeds, allowing the waterjet to etch an image from a standard bitmap file into the material.
Quicker Weld Setups
The speed and accuracy delivered by the waterjet-cutting machine allows WaneShear to design its parts with features that help streamline the shop's welding operations. For example, mating parts include waterjet-cut slots and keys to enable quick and easy weld fitup. For the shop, cutting these extra features on any other machine could prove cost- and time-prohibitive.
"It's not only the waterjet-cutting machine's speed but also its accuracy that makes this practice feasible," says McGehee. "With waterjet cutting, we're easily holding tolerances on these weld-locating features to within 0.001 to 0.002 in. As a result, our welders rarely have to reference blueprints or measure and scribe guide lines. The process basically involves inserting key A into slot B and welding, which makes the process quick and practically flawless."
These fabrication features, notes McGehee, do not completely eliminate the need for welding fixtures. Some fixtures are required to keep parts square and plumb. However, custom fixturing is unnecessary, and most of the time the shop's welders simply need only a flat table surface.
Cutting for Two Days Straight, Uninterrupted
As a critical tool in the shop's manufacturing operations, the waterjet-cutting machine typically runs from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. six days per week in the WaneShear plant. It occasionally operates in continuous production for as long as 48 hours, uninterrupted.
According to McGehee, no one at the shop had previous experience running an abrasive-waterjet machine. But with just a week's worth of training from an Omax technician, the shop was able to get the machine up and running quickly. He adds that the Intelli-Max Software Suite "is so user friendly that it took only about 5 hours of programming instruction to train our operator. If a person knows how to turn on a computer, they can run the Omax."
From start to finish, it takes the shop about six months to build one Wane-Shear; annual build capacity is four systems. But as the shop ramps up production, it expects production time per unit to drop significantly. To shorten lead time, the firm has begun to structure operations to allow simultaneous production of two WaneShear systems. As a result, the waterjet-cutting machine now cuts two of every part, with the extra parts used to build the next system. "The machine's speed is what allows us to do this, without adding a significant amount of time to production," says McGehee.
With that said, the shop plans to eventually inventory enough parts to simultaneously build three or four WaneShears. McGehee points out that doing so "would help reduce materials-purchasing costs and machine setup times. Plus, with our newer CNC machines, we'd increase our lights-out machining operations."
McGehee sees the shop achieving, within the next four years, an annual production level of six WaneShears. But to reach its ultimate goal of eight systems per year, the shop would have to double the size of its machining department. The waterjet-cutting machine, on the other hand, could easily handle that increase in production, he says, by being run 24/7. MFArticle provided by Omax Corp., Kent, WA: 253/872-2300; www.omax.com.
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Last year, my 18-year old daughter cast her first vote in a U.S. presidential election. I was proud that she fulfilled her civic duty and told her so, adding that it was especially important for women to always exercise this precious right. She nodded, but was a bit startled by my vehemence. Women of her generation, after all, aren't bound by sexist dress codes (I had to wear skirts to school on snowy days.) or limited to only one or two sports opportunities in school. Indeed, many women of my daughter's generation believe everything is open to them. When I once asked my daughter if there were any career paths she thought were "off limits" to women, she gave me a quizzical look and shook her head. It's no wonder, then, that she would not link voting to activism.
I am pleased that women today have greater access to opportunities than they did as recently as 20 years ago. Still, I hope that we don't forget to honor those women who fought for generations for the advantages we now enjoy. January is a perfect month to pay homage to women like Carrie Chapman Catt, who entered into marriage with a contract that safeguarded her right to campaign for suffrage, and Lucy Burns, who spent more time in prison than any other suffragist.
The House of Representatives Votes for Women's Suffrage
Help your students understand the significance of January 10, 1918 by first watching "Battle for the Ballot"(at 16:50 in the video) in program 2, "The Constitution: Fixed or Flexible" of Democracy in America. After watching the segment, ask students to use primary sources, like newspapers, to further explore the women's voting rights movement in the United States and understand the extraordinary efforts of women like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Carrie Chapman Catt.
It is challenging to modify the Constitution of the United States. Questions you can then discuss in class include:
- Why were women originally excluded from voting?
- Why was it so difficult to secure the right to vote for women?
- Should it be so difficult to amend the Constitution? Why or why not?
Activism in the Gilded Age
While some women took to the streets to protest inequality, others found voice through their prose. Edith Wharton and Anzia Yezierska were writers from very different worlds during the American Gilded Age of the 1920s. In American Passages, works from Wharton and Yezierska are presented as examples of "realistic" literature: writing that offers a true depiction of American life. The wide gap between the rich and poor in New York is vividly revealed in the program for unit 9, "Social Realism." Both of these writers explored how women were constrained—by poverty in one setting and social norms in the other.
Explore the following questions with your students:
- Do you think literature has the power to effect social change?
- How have ideas about 'realism" and "accuracy" in fiction changed over time?
- What contemporary authors could be considered "realistic" writers?
Students may better understand the characters that inhabit stories from Wharton and Yezierska once they've explored the Context Activities included in the "Social Realism" unit. One of these activities is Making Amendments: The Woman Suffrage Movement. How might one of Wharton's characters respond to a suffragette? What might someone from Yezierska's world think about the voting rights crusade?
Commemoration days abound in our yearly calendar. As a woman with a daughter, however, January 10, 1918, is a date especially worthy of tribute.


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Fabio Vacirca is the senior managing director and lead for the Products Operating Group across Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East and Turkey (AAPAC).
He is responsible for performance of the operating unit, sales and delivery excellence and people development and engagement.
Prior to this role, Fabio was leading Accenture's Consumer Goods and Services practice globally where he was responsible for business planning, industry development, investments and market strategy. He was also instrumental in leading Accenture's acquisition and integration of two consumer products software businesses, that has helped us sustain our market leadership in this space.
Since joining Accenture in 1991, he has held a variety of leadership roles and has gained deep industry experience serving several global Consumer Goods Clients.
In particular, Fabio played a key role in the development of the Accenture Customer Innovation Network as the head of innovation creating innovation hubs around the world bringing together the best of Accenture's capabilities to help clients imagine the art of the possible.
He received a Management Engineering degree from the Politecnico di Milano University in Italy and speaks five languages. Fabio is based in Singapore.


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This revolving bookcase from 1st Dibs is absolutely gorgeous, I'd love to have one but I'm not even going to guess at the price because it's an antique and just to find out the price you have to sign up for an account and log in to the site, which I think is the online way of saying "No Time Wasters".
Still that doesn't mean I can't admire it from afar…
England, Circa 1800
This rare George III-period revolving bookcase beautifully exhibits the artistry and ingenuity of Georgian furniture makers. Crafted of luxurious Cuban mahogany in a refined Neoclassical style, this three-tiered case features trompe l'oeil dividers made to look like leather-bound volumes andboasts cast-bronze pulls. The frieze drawers in the drum table base are inlaid with ebony, a rarity during this time of ebonized veneer, and all of the frieze drawers are faux, save for one. Clearly the work of a master craftsman, the case's turned column tripod base ends in legs fitted with the original brass casters.
The late Georgian era is considered by many to be the zenith of English cabinet-making, and this bookcase is certainly a triumph of early 18th century-inventiveness. A patent was taken out in July, 1808 by Benjamin Crosby for "a machine or stand for books, which may be either circular, square, or any other convenient shape, and which may be turned or moved at pleasure; with cases to receive books." This elegant yet flexible bookstand demonstrates the demand for furniture to be light and small enough to be easily moved about. The design for these bookcases was prompted by the desire to leave walls free for paintings. A revolving bookcase such as this could be placed in corners or recesses where a traditional case would otherwise be inconvenient to dispose the same number of books.
This type of circular bookstand is illustrated on pl.13 in Rudolph Ackermann's Repository for Arts for March, 1810 as an "ingenious contrivance."
Page 83 of Regency Furniture 1795-1830 , 1965, by Margaret Jourdain pictures similar revolving bookstands.
An identical revolving bookstand is illustrated in Frances Collard's Regency Furniture, 1985, p. 16.
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When I first wrote about quinoa two years ago, many of you empathized. You too had gone to a supermarket and asked someone where you could find the kwi-NO-ah. Not anymore. Quinoa (pronounced keen-WAH) is no longer just the baby of vegans; it has gone mainstream.
Case in point: the Point Loma, CA Trader Joe's last Sunday. As I was looking for some whole wheat couscous, I overheard the guy next to me say to his wife, "Hey, hon. Is this the keen-WAH you want?" He pronounced it perfectly, without the slightest hesitation. Of course, I had to look. No, he wasn't dressed in a chef's jacket and orange Crocs. In fact, he was a military guy --there's a naval base in Point Loma -- tall and muscular with a crew cut. And his carriage had lots of red meat and eggs in it, not tofu or sprouts.
I couldn't help but think what a great poster child he would be for the Whole Grains Council. I suddenly envisioned the commercial: a buff Navy guy pushes away his breakfast Wheaties and eats a bowl of quinoa instead. Then the camera cuts to him commandeering a naval ship or jumping out of an aircraft into the ocean for a dramatic rescue. Then the voice-over says: Quinoa. The REAL breakfast of champions. Then it ends with the camera zooming in on the guy in his white sailor's uniform, which every woman in America will find both sexy and endearing. Oh, yeah, baby. This is golden.
What makes quinoa so special? Quinoa is high in complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids. But don't eat it just because it's good for you; eat it because it's just plain good. Though quinoa is technically a seed, it is used as a grain. Cooked quinoa is delicately fluffy with a mildly nutty flavor and can be used in dishes ranging from salads and soups to cereals and stuffing.
My current favorite is today's recipe for healthy fruity quinoa stuffed peppers. I have made these stuffed peppers several times now, experimenting with different ingredients, and this version is the winner. Nutrient-rich colored bell peppers are the vessel for a flavorful and textured quinoa stuffing that is studded with chewy apricots, tangy cherries, and crunchy pistachios. Pair with side salad for a substantial vegetarian meal, or serve as a side dish with a chicken, pork, or seafood entree.
If the Whole Grains Council turns me down, I think I'll head straight to the Naval base. After all, I just bought this adorable crisp white and navy sun dress that I'm just dying to wear.
Fruity Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Makes 4-6 servings
Print recipe only here.
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus a little extra for drizzling the stuffed peppers
1 large shallot, finely diced
2 celery stalks, finely diced
1/2 cup dried Turkish apricots, diced
1/3 cup dried tart cherries, chopped
1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger
a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, cilantro, or parsley (my favorite is mint)
6 small (about 3-4 inches tall) or 4 large (about 5-6 inches tall) red, yellow, or orange bell peppers
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Pour the uncooked quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve; rinse and drain. (This helps remove some slight natural bitterness from the grains). In a medium saucepan over high heat, add quinoa and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, and cover until all of the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. (If the water has evaporated before the quinoa is cooked, just add a bit more.) The quinoa will be done when the grains have turned partially white, and the spiral-like germ of the grain is visible. They should maintain a slight crunch when eaten. This will yield about 2 cups cooked quinoa.
In a small skillet over medium heat, warm 2 teaspoons olive oil. Add shallots and celery; saute 2-3 minutes, or until shallots are translucent. Add diced apricots and cherries, and saute 1-2 minutes. Add pistachios, cinnamon, ginger, salt and pepper, and fresh herbs. Stir together and heat through. Place in a large bowl. Add cooked quinoa, and toss until well combined. Taste the stuffing and adjust seasonings as necessary.
Wash and dry the peppers. Using a pairing knife, remove the stem, core and seeds. Divide the stuffing equally among the peppers. Place stuffed peppers in a casserole or similar baking dish and drizzle the tops with 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until peppers are softened and wrinkly and a few brown spots appear on the skin. If the stuffing is browning too much, cover the tops of the peppers with a piece of aluminum foil. Serve hot or at room temperature. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
You might also like these other healthy whole grain dishes:
Shrimp, Pineapple, and Kashi 7 Whole Grain Pilaf Salad
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Last week Jerry Brown gave California's Native American tribes a Valentine's Day present--a place at the table in his administration. Brown appointed Cynthia Gomez, a prominent Native American leader, to the new post of tribal adviser.
The position pays $140,000 annually. According to the terms of an executive order issued by the governor last September, the position was formed "to strengthen communication and collaboration between California state government and Native American Tribes."
On the one hand it's hard to blame Brown for including the tribes. After all. California received $370 million in 2010 in taxes from Indian gaming revenues totaling more than $7 billion. As such, the tribes have a role in the state's income streams. And rumor has it that the tribes want to renegotiate their contract with the state in the near future.
On the other hand, one wonders why the governor would bring an interest group into the inner sanctum of his policy-making machinery.
Should there be an alcoholic beverages adviser?
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The interesting fact is that the state already has a unit that presides over Indian gaming and related issues--it's called the California Gambling Control Commission. The commission's responsibilities include setting policies and regulations for tribal gaming.
Added to the mystery is the fact that Brown has demonstrated a willingness to pare state bureaucracy, rather than add to it. For example, he has refused to appoint a secretary of education because the state has a superintendent of public instruction who heads public education. In addition, Brown has asked the legislature to eliminate dozens of boards and commissions that do little more than serve as outposts for various interests.
None of this is to say that the concerns of Native Americans should not be expressed and heard. Of course, they should, as well as the concerns of Latinos, African-Americans, women, the poor, and lots of others in need of attention.
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Alright, I know some people preach this as the greatest upgrade in efficiency since the mechanical man. Multitasking is pretty fantastic, but its position in the hierarchy of efficiency must be considered. If you multi-task poorly, you risk doing a crappy job of any of your particular tasks. But more importantly, poor multitasking can interfere with your efficiency and lengthen the time it takes to finish.
Not sure if the coke vending robot is real, but it makes sense to me that the first robot walking on the streets would be a vending machine. Either vending machines or meter maids, they've both been on the streets for years just waiting to get mobile.
Wait, multi-tasking. Example: You need to make a call, clean some dishes and make a pizza. The call will take 15min, the dishes will take 30mins and the pizza with preparation time will take 60min. So long as making the call and washing the dishes don't cause you to spend more than 60min overall, multitasking is welcomed. The trick is to finish the time crucial elements of the longest task immediately as they come up. Prep and ovenize the pizza, wash the dishes during cooking, make the call during dishes, pull the pizza out to cool at the 55min mark, eat on schedule. Sure you're switching gears and that's inadvisable, but in the pizza scenario it can be done safely and responsibly. The idiot who finishes up the call and the dishes first realizes he's still got to wait another hour until he eats!
Computer 'multitasking', you're checking email while listening to music and downloading 30 movies. But, a computer is only ever actually able to do one thing at a time, it just goes back and forth between tasks so fast you can't tell. Multiple processor computers are multitasking i suppose, but each processor only ever handles a single string of ones and zeros. Its all just switches people, everything in the digital world is made up of switches no more complex than the one you use to turn on the bathroom light. The monitor asks the processor to flip 2 million switches so it can display a pic of a rose, the mouse is asking for 60000 bathroom switches to be thrown so a right click can be registered, it goes on and on. . . .The processor's inbox is a scattered mess, but it still doesn't ever flip more than a single switch at once. Computers do not multi-task, they just switch gears unbelievably fast and efficiently.
Human Multitasking; are you really multing your tasks? Isn't every task really getting done in a new manner and therefore being something other than what you'd initially set out to do? I mean, if you were to multi-task trampolining with going to the toilet, the two tasks intercede and you end up with an entirely new behaviour that is more than the sum of the two. The term works, sure, you are doing 'multiple' things. Not only that, both of the initial objectives are completed, you really did both jump and poop. But be careful, the tasks themselves change when you multi-task. Getting it all over yourself isn't a common objective for going to the bathroom, nor is this standard trampolining procedure. To ensure he's doing what he set out to do, a good multi-tasker must differentiate good and bad combinations.
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By Caroline McGraw Jun 07, 2012 0
We Learn by Going
"It's too early," I protest as I roll out of bed. I stumble through my morning routine, and before I know it, I am seated with my husband and the rest of our family on the top deck of a cross-island ferry, riding from one side of Bermuda to another. Bermuda isn't just one island, but an archipelago, and as such, ferries and buses combine to make up the public transit system. We're here on a weeklong cruise to celebrate my parents' 30th wedding anniversary and my grandparents' 60th. Early wakeup call aside, I know that this is a time for being together, and I try to keep my eyes open. But the warmth of the sun makes me sleepy, and it has the same effect on my brother Willie. When I glance over at him, he has fallen fast asleep in his seat next to me. He rests with his mouth open slightly, and seems totally content to doze in the thin plastic seat with people talking and laughing all around him. He has the gift of being able to drift into sleep just about anywhere when he's tired, and I envy it.
But in just a few minutes, the ferry boat rocks, jolting Willie out of his light sleep. He shakes his head and wipes at his eyes, bleary. Still half-asleep, he mumbles the date of his 26th birthday, which is coming up in 2013. (No matter that his 25th birthday has only just passed; for Willie, there is always an ongoing countdown.) Inspired, I take my lightweight jacket and ball it up into a makeshift pillow, which I place on my shoulder. Willie needs no prompt; his head drops immediately to the jacket, and he falls back to sleep for a few more minutes.
There is something enormously comforting in this gesture, the way in which we do not need to speak to understand one another's needs. The simple touch of Willie's head on my shoulder steadies me. I feel connected to my sibling, connected and calm. For all the times when I have not had what Willie needed—be that a calm presence, a greater understanding of his mind, or a solution to his behavioral challenges—in this moment, I do have what he needs. In this specific instant, I can offer him a peaceful place to rest. (And isn't that what we all want: just a few more moments of respite, just a little more peace?)
Yes, Willie will feel anxious on this trip. He will have one difficult night, as well as a few frustrated moments in the days ahead. But for this moment in time, he is resting, and so am I. And in addition to the stressful moments—the times when we will have to count out 10 deep breaths to help Willie to be calm—we will also have times of breathing easy. We will wade into crystal-blue water and search for treasured pieces of sea glass together. The sun will break through the clouds unexpectedly, and shards of glass will glimmer in the light. We will have neglected to apply sufficient sunscreen, and so we will get our perennially pale skin sunburned and look a little bit silly.
We will not have a perfect family vacation, because there is no such thing. There will be times when Willie looks at me with confusion in his eyes; there will be times when I know we're both faking our smiles. Yet when I think of our time in Bermuda, I know I'll remember the moments of true connection. In remembering our vacation—as in remembering our life—everything that is not love eventually falls away. Everything that is love remains.
As Willie falls asleep on my shoulder, the elegant opening lines of Theodore Roethke's poem, "The Waking" run through my mind:
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I feel my fate in what I cannot fear.
I learn by going where I have to go.
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Nice, huh? There were a lot of awesome old cars, here are pics of a few:
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Nice cars... I like the light blue one (with the hood down)... isn't that insert a brilliant idea....
We love car shows too. This one looks like a lot of fun.
Thanks for the insight on the purse insert. I definitely need to make one of these inserts.
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Hey....I'll take that vette too.
Drooling over those cars - I'll take one of each, lol! Love the Shelby! Your purse insert is very cool, I love the gorgeous colors. That is a great idea!ReplyDelete
The cars look great. I love the old shapes. I have a bag insert but my bags are different sizes and it it doesn't fit in them all.ReplyDelete
LOVE the Shelby!! They just don't make cars like they used too!! Love, love, love the old muscle cars!! Thanks for all of the great pictures!!ReplyDelete
I never get tired of seeing old cars. I had a Shelby many years ago and a 69 Firebird. I really like the purse insert Talin. Believe it or not I was thinking the other day that I wish I had one!
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What an incredible way to spend the weekend! I'm guessing you and your husband are both fascinated with cars and car shows, that you chose to attend this auto show instead of going to the mall and just walk around. Eyeing incredible cars are definitely a good way to enjoy your day-off while spending it with your partner in life.
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Great post, I generally have quite dis-handbag organizer but I do also carry round a measuring instrument and a listing of measurements of varied nooks and crannies of my house just in case} I come across the right thing on my travels, glad I'm not the sole one!ReplyDelete


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We need an innovative social media expert to manage communications with our fast growing community on Facebook and Twitter. Ideal candidates will also have some experience with other social media channels to include those devoted to fundraising. Additionally, the MarCom Manager will act as the Association copy editor and maintain our writing style guide; strong writing skills are a must. This position also supports traditional communications activities such as media outreach and the design and production of Association print and marketing materials.
Learn more about the National Military Family Association here. If any of these positions interest you, resumes will be accepted through Monday, May 27. Apply now, don't wait!
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Greece has been struggling hard to meet the requirements needed to be a member in the Eurozone. Moreover, following the 2008 financial crisis in the US, Greece's economy got smaller by 25% since 2009. Germany, France, Italy and Spain are the most important economies accounting for 29 percent, 21 percent, 16 percent and 11 percent of the Union's GDP, respectively. The current economic crisis affecting some of the Eurozone peripheral countries is raising doubts over the euro's future and it is the major obstacle to its growth.
Ten Facts about Greece
1. Greece joined the Eurozone in 2001 and was Eurozone's 12th member.
2. Greece was the first country in need a bailout in 2010 in the Eurozone.
3. Greece is the only Euro country with restructured debt.
4. Greece got a third bailout with the total due debt in 2015 accounting for roughly 173% of its GDP.
5. Greece's prime minister resigned calling for fresh elections in September.
6. Greece had one of the lowest ratings among the 18 EMU members when it joined the currency union (2001).
7. While Portugal and Ireland have paid off the debts, Greece continues to seek for more bailouts.
8. Greece has raised doubts of a being the first member country to exit Eurozone (dubbed as a Grexit by media).
9. Greece has so far using bailout packages to repay existing debt rather than rebuilding its falling economy.
10. Greece received the highest number of upgrades between January 1998-December 2008.
Greece's Current Situation Described through 5 Graphs
1. Greece's Individual GDP Per Capita PPP after It Officially Entered the Eurozone In 2001
As Greece entered the Eurozone, doubts about its economy started doing the rounds. The GDP per capita PPP is the country's gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, divided by the total population. It captures the individual performance of Greece as compared to the entire Eurozone since its inclusion in 2001.
Source: Tradingeconomics.com| World Bank 2015
What the Graph Tells Us
* The GDP per Capita, in Greece, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 138% of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Greece was highest by around 2007-08.
* Gradually, the GDP per Capita PPP deteriorated with time. Entire Eurozone saw highest GDP around the same time as Greece. Except 2010, Greece and Eurozone were reacting differently in performance.
* The GDP per Capita, in the Euro Area, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is 208% of the world's average.
* GDP per capita PPP in the Euro Area was an all-time high in 2008 and lowest in 1990.
2. Greece GDP Growth Rate Vs Eurozone GDP Growth Rate
Greece has a service-based economy and is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Following the entry to Eurozone in 2001, the Greek economy had been recording high rates of growth. But, this expansion had been powered by access to cheap credit and growth of public sector and so in 2008 the budget deficit and sovereign debt had reached unsustainable levels. As a result, Greece faces the worst crisis since 1974 and tough reforms enforced by the IMF and the European Commission as part of the bailout programme is taking place.
Source: Tradingeconomics.com| 2015
What the Graph Tells Us
* Greece and Eurozone have not matched much in performance owed to complete contrasting performance in 2010-2012.
* The Eurozone economy advanced only 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2015, with German, Italian and Dutch expansion missed expectations while France stagnated.
* The GDP growth for region's biggest economies missed economists' expectations. Individually, Germany grew by 0.4 percent, against expectations of 0.5 percent growth. The Italian economy expanded by 0.2 percent; lower than the forecasts. The Dutch economy grew by 0.1 percent and France recorded no growth. Only Spanish economy advanced 1 percent, the fastest pace in more than eight years.
3. Unemployment Rate in Greece as compared to the Eurozone
Unemployment rate in Greece has always been a problem ever since its economic problems started. It remains high even though it decreased to 25% percent in May 2015 from 25.58 percent in April of 2015.
Source: Tradingeconomics.com| 2015
What the Graph Tells Us
* Greece Unemployment Rate reached an all-time high of 27.91 percent in 2013 and lowest was in May of 2008.
* Unemployment Rate in the Eurozone remained unchanged at 11.10 percent in June from May of 2015.
* Unemployment Rate in the Euro Area reached highest in 2013 and a lowest in 2008.
4. Government Debt to GDP
Generally, investors use Government debt as a percent of GDP to measure a countries ability to make future payments on its debt. , thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. Greece is of the opinion that much of the matters in Greece got worse due to the strict austerity measures imposed by its creditors.
An article in the New York Times reports that Mr. Tsipras had blamed the austerity for creating a "humanitarian crisis" in Greece. While Germany blames Greece for failing to use economic overhauls to restart its economy, the IMF has called Greece's debt "unsustainable". Even though much of the rescue support is coming from Germany, since it is by far the strongest in the Eurozone, it surely has benefitted in certain sections after the formation of the Eurozone. Recently, the shifting politics in Germany shows that even though 454 German MPs have approved of the Greek bailout, 113 were against it while 18 abstained. Some part of Germany seems a bit hesitant about the third bailout and does not approve of giving extra support to Greece. The €86 billion bailout plan is Greece's third bailout in the last five years with Spain, Estonia and Austria approving the bailout package.
Source: Tradingeconomics.com| World Bank 2015
What the Graph Tells Us
* Greece recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 177.10 percent of the country's GDP in 2014. Government Debt to GDP in Greece was at its peak in 2014 and was lowest in 1980, much before it joined the Eurozone.
* Eurozone recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 91.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2014.
5. Germany Unemployment went down while Greece saw a major increase since 2001
According to Bloomberg, Greek unemployment has doubled since it joined the Eurozone, while Germany halved its unemployment rate.
Source: Tradingeconomics.com| 2015
What the Graph Tells Us
* Even the problem of unemployment, even though stable, remains unaddressed by Greece.
* When Greece joined, it had unemployment of roughly 4.7%, but after its inclusion in the Eurozone, the unemployment rate started increasing.
* Greece and Germany have been on different side of the wall when it comes to unemployment rate.
* While Greece has seen its unemployment increasing, Germany has seen unemployment getting lesser over time, roughly from the time Greece joined the Eurozone.
* Currently, Germany has 4.70% in May 2015; Greece has a disastrous rate of 25% (which means that 1/4th of its population remains unemployed) in 2015.
Final Word
Greece needs to fix its own economy now, irrespective whether it wants to be in the Eurozone or not. High unemployment rate, lack of available jobs, weak banking system, high debt levels, political instability etc. has been a problem in Greece but its time they fixed it. Greece has not set a right example for many countries that remain indebted but instead has paved the way for others to hold talks for repayment of debts on a discount. As John Humphrys puts it "Whatever the future may hold for them, it can't be worse than what has happened in the past."
Ten Facts about Greece and its Economic Issues through 5 Graphs is republished with permission from The Financial Keyhole


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Justin Bieber will begin his 2013 "Believe" tour in San Diego this summer, according to live entertainment company AEG Live.
The group announced that the teen superstar will begin his summer shows on June 22 at Valley View Casino Center in Midway.
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Here we present a worked example of a distributed system in action, to illustrate Leslie Lamport's rules of ordering history using logical clocks.
Our digital lives rely on distributed computer systems, such as the network of banks that allow us to deposit cash in one place and withdraw it in another. But understanding the order of events in such systems is not always straightforward.
Leslie Lamport explains how an understanding of special relativity helped him realise how to order events in computer science, and enabled the development of distributed computing.
Leslie Lamport explains how he used logical clocks to set history straight in distributed systems.
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The 2008 edition of the BC Cancer Foundation's Westside Cycling Classic, presented by the Airey Group, goes Sunday, June 1st, with racers being invited for the first time to register as fundraisers in support of cancer research in B.C. This years race purse will top FIFTEEN THOUSAND dollars.
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This year's BC Provincial Road Race Championship will be followed by the 36km BC Cancer Foundation Westside Cycling Classic Community Ride in the afternoon, led by Merckx and friends Steida, Linden and Rebagliati, which will be a perfect opportunity to warm down safely with family and friends and have some fun on closed roads!
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Retired San Antonio banker Tom Frost won't say directly that the U.S. financial industry is headed toward another crisis.
But Frost does say the elements are in place. "Just like last time," he said, referring to the 2008 financial crisis that deepened the 2007-09 recession.
The difference, Frost explained this week to about 100 members of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Society San Antonio is that — instead of the banking and credit system freezing up mainly because of securities backed by substandard mortgages, as it did in 2008 — the financial system is becoming top heavy with derivatives.
Derivatives are speculative contracts, often based on interest-rate movements. The size of the derivative marketplace has soared to about $250 trillion, Frost said. The market has become the main activity of the largest U.S. banks, the ones that have been deemed "too big to fail."
That is bad news for U.S. taxpayers, Frost said. These super-large banks are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. because they also hold deposits.
When the FDIC cannot cover a large failure or a series of failures, another troubled asset relief program, or TARP, could be necessary, involving taxpayer funds, to keep the credit system alive.
The "too big to fail" banks are not mainly in the business of accepting deposits and making loans. The largest part of their activities now involves derivatives and their profits. That troubles Frost. He warned his audience: "As analysts, you ought to be careful when you have (a) hard time figuring out what the assets are and how much they are worth."
Frost also is troubled by the concentration of assets in the largest U.S. banks. Fifty-two percent of assets nationally are held by just four banks, he said. The 15,000 banks that existed in 1980 has shrunk to about 8,000 now and will dwindle to 4,000 in a few years, said Frost, who once headed Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc., the parent company of Frost Bank.
The disappearing banks will be the smaller ones, he said, because they will be squeezed out of business by the costly Dodd-Frank banking reform regulations that also require maintaining too-large capital reserves and impose lending restrictions.
The culture of community-building by small banks is being lost, Frost warned.
He would like to see a division between deposit/loan activities and the speculative derivatives activity. The risky derivatives investments activity should be under different ownership, different management and different regulators and rules, he said. The FDIC safety net should insure only the deposit/loan activities.
The deposit/loan side of the largest banks should be spun off and sold to the banks that concentrate only on deposits and loans. That would turn the big banks into solely investment banks, which is what they mainly are anyway.
Clearly, Congress needs to revise the Dodd-Frank law to protect depositors and taxpayers from the risky speculation that is occurring.
Frost doesn't think Congress will. The last presidential election was won on social issues, and that is what Congress is focused on now, like immigration reform, he said. Little political will exists to revisit the contentious Dodd-Frank law. Just as bad, "the public doesn't care," Frost observed.
"I'm scared to death" by what is happening, Frost said repeatedly.
Everybody should be, especially Congress.


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In my last Splash Magazine article, I presented to you "Julius Erving, NBA Legend Preview – "Dr. J" Writes His Own Prescription". I was very excited to learn where this legend began, how he rose to the top of his basketball career, how he retired and how his personal life was at times like a roller coaster ride. This was revealed in "Dr. J, The Autobiography" which was written by Karl Taro Greenfeld and it is remarkable.
During the month of November, Mr. Erving was touring and promoting his book. Many adoring fans came to his book signing to purchase his book and greet him. He really appreciated those who came out to support his book. I was very fortunate to meet with him which is an experience I will remember the rest of my life.
Since the release of his book, he has been in high demand for more public appearances and interviews. When he came to Barnes and Nobles in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, November 9, 2013, I was thrilled to be part of this Legend's book signing. Before I arrived at the book signing, I stopped by to give a final farewell to another NBA Legend and Hall of Famer, Mr. Walter Bellamy Jr. who passed away November 2, 2013 at age 74. His "Homegoing Celebration" was both emotional and inspiring. Mr. Bellamy's basketball friends spoke so highly of him and his stellar basketball career. The most emotional moment was when his aunt, who appeared to be in her 90's, came to the podium to speak. She spoke of the person he really was and not the basketball player. However, she was really proud of all of his accomplishment on and off the courts.
After hearing this talk I can understand more clearly why "Dr. J" being the great, respectable, role model, high-achiever, charismatic basketball player we witness on the court wants to share with the world who he is as a person and not just the basketball player.
When I first met "Dr. J", he was very kind and that really meant so much to me. Even his management team, Barry Brookhard and others were very nice to me and very helpful. Fans were enthusiastic about the book signings, though some were trying to get their photos, and other memorabilia's signed. Several friends of mine had requested "Dr. J's" book so I purchased three books that day and we are so glad we did. It is a great read. It is very informative, fascinating and I didn't want to put it down.
Mr. Erving is the gentleman he appears to be. When he asked pleasantly where I wanted him to sign it, I simply responded "you can sign where you have been signing the others". We were talking about all the radio promotion appearances his managers had scheduled to promote his book. In his voice, you could hear that he was very pleased with the way the signing tours were proceeding.
Mr. Erving lives in Atlanta with his beautiful wife, Dory of five years, and he is involved with many city activities. Two years ago, I saw him at the Soul Train Award Show at the Atlanta Fox Theatre. I noticed a high profile artist looking at him with amazement and I laughed to myself because the person is a celebrity herself. Even at age 63, "Dr. J" remains charismatic.
It is an inspiration that "Dr. J" lives in Atlanta among some of his former NBA Philadelphia 76ers Championship teammates.
I am a former United States Air Force basketball player and I understand the closeness teammate shares especially if you are fortunate to win championships together. I'm continually impressed knowing my former "championship" teammates are doing good and giving back to their communities.
Two of "Dr. J's" former "championship" teammates are here in Atlanta and they continue to be successful too. Andrew Toney, a director for the Based Mentoring Program for the Public Schools who was inducted recently into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame.
Also, Reggie Johnson, the founder of RJohnson Community Services Inc., who was inducted recently to the University of Tennessee All-Century Team. I'm a proud member of Mr. Johnson's organization because we are always helping young people to reach their potentials. He told me he is so proud of his former teammates because they still have reunions and do things together as a team and they have fun.
I am really moved by the story about Jeffrey Millman, equipment management for this Championship team who was dying of lung cancer. When he requested the chance to see this special 1983 Championship team, no matter where former players were, they flew to Philadelphia to be by his side. They honored him at the 76ers season opener on October 30, 2013. A great inspirational request was fulfilled while Mr. Millman was still living. A week later, on November 5, he passed away. Even though "Dr. J" was busy promoting his book, he flew to Philadelphia to give his last tribute to the 76ers friend who cared and nurtured these young 76ers players, helping them become Champions.
What I'm expressing now about the closeness his 1983 team shared and saying goodbye to their beloved equipment manager could be in the next Autobiography of "Dr. J". In this life, it's important to honor and give your appreciation to others while they are still living. Just last week my siblings and I honored our father for two of his accomplishments by celebrating 80 years of living and honoring the 50 years since he became one of the first African American policemen in our city in December 1963. You have to live life, enjoy one another and honor each other.
As I honor Mr. Julius "Dr. J" Erving on his special moment in this lifetime, I want to thank him and his management team for allowing me as a photojournalist to share a portion of this great story with Splash Magazine readers. My official report to the Medical and Sport field is, "Dr. J" has written and filled his prescription as a person, a player and now a storyteller.
Copyright © 2013.DECEMBER This story written by Renee Sudderth for Splash Magazines. It is not to be sold or reproduce without written permission of Renee Sudderth


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How to celebrate New Year's Eve at Walt Disney World
The holidays are in full swing, but it's never too early -- or too late! -- to make plans for a very special New Year's Eve celebration. And what could be more fun than ringing in the New Year Disney style?
If you'd like to plan a fun New Year's Eve at Walt Disney World, we have some useful tips and suggestions for making 2012 NYE a night you'll never forget! And if you are still in need of a last minute reservation, we have some tips for you there as well.
Disney World Restaurants for New Year's Eve Dining
New Year's Eve is one of the busiest days of the year at Walt Disney World. The parks often fill to capacity early, and Advance Dining Reservations book up months in advance.
But, if you find yourself with spur-of-the-moment plans to visit, you won't go hungry. There are still tables to be had.
While a reservation in one of Disney World's fancy signature restaurants might be hard to score, the moderately priced options are more readily available. Consider Sanaa Restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge as an alternative to Jiko...A Cooking Place. And Boatwright's Dining Hall at Disney's Port Orleans Resort is sure to offer a festive dining experience with their emphasis on the food and flavors of New Orleans and Louisiana. I would love to spend some time alone with that Jambalaya!
If you do decide to try for a table at a signature (read: expensive) spot, here are our recommendations:
Head over to Disney's Boardwalk Inn and dine at the Flying Fish Cafe. This is easily one of my favorite restaurants in all of Disney World. Impeccable service, a lovely atmosphere and incredible food -- both fish and landlubber fare -- await you here. For New Year's Eve, there will be a prix fixe menu in place that is guaranteed to please. And afterwards, what could be finer than a stroll along the Boardwalk's waterfront?
For a meal with European flare, try booking a spot at the new Monsieur Paul Restaurant in Epcot's France Pavilion. Replacing the swanky Bistro de Paris (but with many of the same menu items), Monsieur Paul is offering a prix fixe New Year's Eve dinner menu. And since it just re-opened, they still have tables available! Cost is $195 per person for food only; $275 per person with wine pairings.
Not in the mood to fight for a reservation? Don't forget counter service options! With full-to-capacity crowds, the parks will most likely have every available restaurant open. Popular resort quick service options, like Captain Cook's at Disney's Polynesian, will also feature food around the clock for hungry revelers.
Last-Minute Dining TIPS: If you're desperate to get into your favorite dining spot and you have a large party, try splitting up your party into two or more tables. Many times you'll be able to get in with smaller groups. And if you have your heart set on dining in a specific restaurant, don't give up. Plan to call (407) WDW-DINE up to the day in question. Cancellations are always possible!
New Year's Eve Hot Spots
Dreaming of an over the top New Year's Eve Disney experience? Here are a couple of our favorite hot tickets for bidding adieu to 2012 in style.
If you love incredible food and a fun, ringing in the New Year at California Grill may be a once in a life time experience. This very popular restaurant, which sits high atop Disney's Contemporary resort, offers a special evening each New Year's Eve, consisting of incredible food stations, live musical entertainment, casino-style gaming, and Disney characters. Guests also have access to unparalleled views of special Magic Kingdom fireworks. The prix fixe menu is $575 per person. Call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463 for availability.
Want to try something completely new and different this year? Head to the newly-opened Splitsville Lanes in Downtown Disney for some upscale eats and retro fun! Get a Bowling Package, including one lane (four people minimum) for 3.5 hours, choice of one app and one entree, a bottle of champagne or house wine (one per lane), two beverage tickets per person, and non-alcoholic beverages for $175/person. Or choose the Table Package, with all of the above, except you'll get a dedicated table instead of a lane -- $100/person.
Would you rather dance in the New Year? You can at Atlantic Dance Hall's party from 8pm – 2am. You'll find a video DJ and limited viewing of the Epcot fireworks included at this Boardwalk Inn hotspot. Guests will also enjoy a holiday prix fixe menu with an American flair. This event is for adults only, and a valid photo ID will be required at the door. For reservations, call 407-939-5100.
New Year's Eve in The Parks
While the parks can be extremely crowded on New Year's Eve, there's something very special about seeing the old year out at the most magical place on Earth.
At Magic Kingdom, take in amazing fireworks while enjoying holiday snacks from various counter service spots throughout the park. For a fantastic kid-friendly way to toast the New Year, check out Gaston's Tavern in New Fantasyland. Be sure to try the new LeFou's Brew, an apple-flavored slush accented with toasted marshmallow flavor and topped with Passion Fruit-Mango foam, for the perfect festive drink!
At Epcot, guests will enjoy more dancing as DJs spin tunes at various locations around World Showcase. Illuminations: Reflections of Earth will take place twice on December 31, at 7 pm and at 11:42 pm.
While many Epcot restaurants will offer special New Year's Eve dining, the park will also open up World Showplace for a unique buffet dinner. The backstage venue located between the Canada and UK pavilions will offer a buffet of American fare with a Fantasia theme. Reserve meal times between 4:30 and 10:30 pm. Cost for the meal is $68.67 for adults and $44.37 for children. Park admission is required. Reservations can be made by phone at 407-284-0202. Note: this is currently sold out, but cancellations are always possible!
Partygoers at Disney's Hollywood Studios will enjoy a rockin' good time with the super-popular "The Mulch, Sweat, and Shears New Year's Eve Spectacular." The resident musicians will play four sets in front of the Sorcerer's Hat, complete with pyrotechnics! Hungry? Hollywood & Vine will be offering a special holiday buffet.
We hope we've given you some fun ideas for celebrating 2013 Walt Disney World style. From incredible (and brand new!) culinary experiences to rock concerts and fireworks, you are guaranteed a memorable experience if you choose to see out the old year with Mickey and Friends!
AJ Wolfe is the owner and executive editor of The Disney Food Blog, a website covering all things food and drink in Walt Disney theme parks and resorts. Check out her newest e-Book -- The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2012 -- for in-depth advice on Disney World dining! Or to plan the perfect experience during your holiday trip this year, be sure to get her DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2012 e-Book. The Disney Food Blog is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company.


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The nation's biggest Lutheran sect voted Friday to allow gays in committed relationships to become clergy in the church, a groundbreaking move that replaces an existing policy which only allowed celibate gays to serve.
Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, which holds 4.8 million members, voted 559-451 to allow homosexuals in "lifelong, monogamous" relationships to become fellow leaders of the church, The Washington Post reported.
Delegates were divided over the controversial measure -- some said it represented a new face of the Lutheran faith, while others mourned the downfall of the old guard.
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"We live today with an understanding of homosexuality that did not exist in Jesus' time and culture," said Tim Mumm, a Wisconsin representative of the church.
Ohio delegate John Sang said the church would suffer a long-term divide thanks to the new policy.
"I really believe...what we are about to do will split the church," Sang said.
The vote creates an equal ground for heterosexual and homosexual clergy -- all members, no matter their sexual orientation, must either be strictly monogamous or completely abstain from sexual activity.
There are over 10,000 Evangelical Lutheran Church branches across the country.


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So, the last time I've done a tattoo tutorial, was a few months ago. I've decided today (with the help of a few suggestions from Drago friends) to create a unique form of wolf art. In this lesson, I will show you in simplistic steps on 'how to draw a Yin and Yang wolf tattoo", step by step. This was an absolute blast to work on, especially the coloring part. If you need inspiration or a set of dynamic ideas, go ahead and checkout this site for reference photos on Yin and Yang tattoo ideas. So if you're starting out with a similar idea, make sure you've got a basic plan on how your tattoo will appear. Take your time, and try to practice with various ideas before you finalize with just one. Thanks so much for viewing and I hope you guys enjoyed this lesson. Peace and love my friends! Don't forget requests are welcome ;)
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This stencil of an IV-aided Lance Armstrong popped up in Los Angeles over the weekend. Armstrong, you'll recall, finally admitted the world's worst kept secret in a never-ending interview with Oprah last Thursday and days later the iconic rider-in-a-yellow-jersey imagery was given a shadowy and accurate update.
It's enjoyable, obviously, because Armstrong spent such a long time being such an asshole to so many people but more than that, it's the simplicity that makes it such a devastating winner.
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During the summer of 2014, Lauren C. watched IsaBody Challenge® Finalists walk across the stage at Celebration and knew that she wanted what they had achieved. Lauren was a dancer and led an active life for as long as she could remember, but after she gave birth to her two sons, Lauren fell out of the rhythm and was not focusing on nutrition or exercise.
"I felt like I was in somebody else's body," Lauren explained. "I'd look at pictures, and they didn't look like me. I was exhausted, fatigued, and bloated."
It didn't help that she felt ashamed and embarrassed about the scars on her stomach, a result of pregnancy and childbirth.
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"I really am the prime example that the scale doesn't matter," said Lauren. "I lost an incredible amount of inches, and then over time, I lost a total of 24 pounds."
In addition to the results she was getting, what truly attracted Lauren to the products was their ease and convenience. As a working mom to two young boys, she needed an easy way to quickly get nutrition. The IsaLean® PRO Shakes were the perfect solution not only for a quick snack but also one that she could take anywhere, especially as a corporate recruiter. Working a 9-to-5 job and caring for her family became a lot easier when Lauren had the nutrition and simplicity of Isagenix to fall back on.
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Lauren's goal from 2014 to become an IsaBody™ Finalist didn't waver throughout multiple Challenges. She qualified as an honorable mention during the New Year Kick Off 2017 judging period and finally made it as a finalist for the Celebration 2017 judging period!
Every Challenge, Lauren set a specific goal or reached a certain milestone. During her fourth Challenge, her goal was to run a half marathon, using the discipline and accountability she gained from IsaBody to complete that goal.
Another milestone she reached was not feeling ashamed of the scars on her stomach. Lauren said that because she had to continue to put herself out there with IsaBody and share her photos and story, it became easier and easier to show her scars and accept them.
"It's just part of me now," she said.
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Instagram Makes Big Play at New York Fashion Week
For years, Instagram has been the photo-sharing app of choice for New York Fashion Week attendees. Now Instagram is bringing something to the party.
The social-media platform, which is owned by Facebook, has stepped up its involvement in the eight-day runway sprint with a handful of initiatives designed to encourage picture taking and posting.
The biggest, most noticeable effort is inside the tents at Lincoln Center, where Instagram has mounted a massive 6 foot by 27 foot screen. It features a rotating selection of dozens of photos posted to Instagram and tagged with #mbfw, shorthand for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The photo wall is a bigger version of a screen Instagram first tried at the shows last September. "We've kicked it up a notch because it worked so well," said Charles Porch, who leads partnerships at Instagram.
Instagram hopes the screen will bring together all the different fashion week happenings, along with inserting some street style fashion images into the tents. It's also a gigantic reminder for time-starved fashion show attendees to post pictures.
Behind-the-scenes, Instagram is working with the fashion editorial community. Last Thursday, it helped to host an "InstaMeet" with Lucky Magazine's editor-in-chief Eva Chen. The magazine gathered 15 Instagrammers for a backstage tour of Lincoln Center — an experience that is ripe for photo taking — and topped off the visit with macaroons and manicures. Chen's photo of the macaroons received more than 3,000 likes.


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Video – "Come Again, Halloween"
To celebrate Halloween, I'm posting a reading of one of my short stories. If you've got 20 minutes or so, I hope you'll check it out!
This time around, I'm reading "Come Again, Halloween." This is a tribute to all the things that make Halloween special to me. This story appears, along with twelve others, in the pages of CREEPING STONES & OTHER STORIES, released just this week from Evileye Books!
It's been a long time since I did a reading, so I feel a little rusty, but I hope you enjoy it!
If you dig the story, I hope you'll check out the collection. You can order your copy on Amazon!
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Yeah so the female anime characters for the day are uploaded so now I have to turn y attention to the Disney girls I have lessons on as pin up models. To start, here is my favorite of the two, "how to draw pin-up Rapunzel", step by step. I think she came out so pretty with her bright green eyes, long flowing blonde hair and the body pose that I chose for her is absolutely beautiful. Even though she is drawn as a pin up girl, she has this innocent quality about her still. I always like drawing new, vibrant things or characters so when someone said to make Disney girls as pin-ups, I just had to say yes to that. So go ahead and have fun with drawing Pin-Up Rapunzel and I will gather Ariel next for you all.
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