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In this age of informality, job titles are a lot more playful than they used to be. The changing online landscape has brought about a new crop of occupations - and workers who have learned to express their individuality on Facebook and Twitter. Copy writers and design directors might not stand out from the crowd, but copy crunchers and designers extraordinaire do.
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Lee Kane, a former Whole Foods store manager, asked to be called the EcoCzar when he was put in charge of the supermarket chain's environmental initiatives in the Northeast. Kane, who also holds the position of regional forager (overseeing acquisition of local products), is appropriately czar-like when it comes to protecting his unique title. He won't allow any of the 11 green mission specialists who do the same job elsewhere in the country to share that distinction. "There's only room for one EcoCzar,'' he said, "and I'm he.''
Frank Nuessel, a language professor at the University of Louisville and author of "The Study of Names,'' warns that holders of quirky titles should be careful that the job description doesn't provide an exaggerated sense of what they do.
"Your business card is a projection of you as a person,'' Nuessel said. "If you give yourself a pompous job title, that's going to go with you.''
But many people clearly don't take their offbeat titles too seriously. At Google, head of space initiatives Tiffany Montague - who oversees the company's collaborations with NASA and the commercial space industry - has Intergalactic Federation King Almighty and Commander of the Universe printed on her business cards. The Cambridge game company SCVNGR is run by chief ninja Seth Priebatsch, and the Boston advertising firm Conover Tuttle Pace employs workflow and wellness guru Angela Bassiri.
Nancy Friedman, chief wordworker at the naming company Wordworking in Oakland, Calif., started seeing nontraditional titles pop up during the dot-com era in the late 1990s. To her, they say, "We're young and brash. We work in lofts and wear Converse sneakers and jeans. We don't want three-piece-suit titles.''
Darin Hager is the CEO, or chief everything officer, at Heyday Footwear, based in Framingham. With only two other staff members - including his assistant, the gatekeeper - he really does do everything: design, development, traveling to the factory in China, customer service, overseeing shoe photography and website design, and working with celebrities who wear his shoes.
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Last April 5th, globally renowned diver and naturalist Laurent Ballesta, equipped with a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms timepiece on his wrist and accompanied by specially trained divers and researchers from the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity SAIAB, together with ten scientists from the Museum of National History and from CNRS, the French National Research Institute, all left for South Africa to undergo 40 days of deep water diving to meet with legendary bottom-dwelling sea creature, the coelacanth.
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with its lobe fins and 'primitive lung', this fish bears testament to our forays within the primordial soup, 379 million years ago.
For over a century, the coelacanth has sparked intense debate between scientists and creationists. Portrayed as the crucial link between fish and land animals, it is without doubt one of the most hotly dissected and debated creatures of our time, and yet we know almost nothing about its way of life. Extremely rare and living over 100 meters deep, very few direct sightings have been witnessed until now. The "Gombessa"expedition, the result of two years' scientific research, logistical and human preparedness, for the first time enabled observations and scientific experiments to be carried out in contact with a living coelacanth.
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Once in contact with the animal, they implemented scientific protocol devised by the research team from the National History Museum and from CNRS, led by Professor Gaël Clément, palaeontologist at the Museum, and by South African biologists, Kerry Sink and Angus Paterson from SAIAB.
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Twitter will likely become flooded with ads — much as Facebook has been — if it launches its own self-serve advertising mechanism this quarter, as reported by TechCrunch's Ingrid Lunden.
Twitter's "Ads API" — an application protocol interface that allows advertisers and ad agencies to plug and serve ads directly onto Twitter — is more than 18 months overdue. Reuters reported it was on its way in July 2011.
Facebook, of course, has its own Ads API, which is one reason it has more than 100,000 clients paying it $1.33 billion a quarter to run ads on the social network. Advertisers have launched promoted tweets and trends on Twitter, but until now those types of promotions have been fairly unobtrusive.
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A man was arrested in connection with the murders of four people Wednesday at two apartments in Metairie, Louisiana, officials said.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand said Armande Stephen Tart, 20, was arrested on four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder.
Normand held a news conference Friday to announce new details in the case, which was reported early Wednesday at an apartment complex on Pasadena Avenue.
Investigators said a woman called 911 to report that she had been shot in the head. Deputies found another woman and two men shot to death.
The sheriff's office identified the people who were killed as Kyle Turner, 40, John Edward Henry, 56, Rosemary Charles, 61, and Harold Frisard, 56.
Frisard was found with multiple stab wounds in an apartment next door to the one where Henry, Charles and Turner were found. The surviving victim was shot in the face.
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Tart and Frisard knew one another because Frisard was known to take in people, Normand said. He said Tart found out about the apparent drug ring in the apartment next door where Turner, Henry and Charles were living.
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So as atheists, I'm curious to hear how everyone feels about mind altering substances and their potential uses and harmful side effects.I'm also curious to hear your stance on the idea of a "drug war".I've just never had an opportunity to grill this demographic about it.I'll tell you now, I'm a major advocate for ending marijuana prohibition.I also (in spite of what at first seems like common sense) believe that opium and cocaine should be legal.I believe the FDA should get involved with the practice of reviewing and approving for use, synthetic recreational drugs.What do you guys think?
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Well said. Atheists merely mean we share the common understanding of there is no god. We can differ on other issues but you know, thats ok too, at least we wont throw god in eachother's faces. ^_^
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It seems, if you make something illegal like recreational drugs, people will use the black-market to acquire them. Given that, I would choose to make every drug legal and amiable over the counter. The FDA wouldn't regulate the way they do now. Instead, I would have the FDA prove the claims of the manufactures and label products explaining the uses, different dosages, side-effects, and possible dangers. This would allow cancer patients, the terminally ill, terminal pain patients, etc to use any medicine they choose. From my experiences with the FDA, they're not regulating but controlling the market for established corporations.
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Eric, I agree with you that persons using marijuana are not endangering their own health and it is their decision to to do so even if they were. When you say provided whatever they decide to do does not interfere with my (or your) property rights or liberties,is where things change.It is a fine line and often difficult to asses when an individual's rights infringe on the rights of others. It is the impairment of their judgement and reaction time while carrying on their regular daily activities that concerns me. Wouldn't you say the guy that just smoked a joint and is now driving the cab, bus, or aircraft you are in is interfering with your and others safety. Or the same guy driving in the opposite direction on the highway.Or the same guy accidently starting a fire in the complex where you live. Is he the best person to judge whether he is interfering with the rights of others, because I am sure he would argue thet he isn't. He can operate that way a thousand times and nothing happens but just one time where his impaired judgement is responsible for an incident is one too many. Obviously the war on drugs is not working but I think a free hand in the use of recreational drugs use would be much worse than you imagine.
It's not the act of smoking the joint or driving a cab that's dangerous, it's the combination of the two. I carry a lifelong injury inflicted by a completely sober man who happened to be a reckless idiot. It's the specific dangerous acts that should be regulated, not the supposed causes. If a guy smokes pot all day, but never starts any fires, why should he be prosecuted? If a careless cooker burns down the apt. bldg., but is sober, should we cut them some slack because they weren't stoned when they did it?
A drunk driver is dangerous, but drinking alcohol is not outlawed. We tried that before, and the results were far worse than the original problem. The War on (some kinds of) Drugs is orders of magnitude worse than Prohibition was.
I totally agree, Ator it is not just the smoking of the joint but the combination of driving with it that is the problem.I also agree if the guy wants to smoke pot all day that should be his preference.The problem is what is he going to do that day that will effect the lives of others. We often see the terms "drunk" when talking about alcohol and "stoned" when talking about drugs.These symptoms are obvious to everyone who sees someone in that condition. I am talking about the influence of smaller amounts that impair your perception and reaction time but aren't as obvious to everyone else. What are the chances, for example, of the guy that smokes some pot or has a few drinks and eventually makes a bad decision and does something that effects the lives of other people.If he did that knowingly shouldn't he be responsible for his actions? As far as the guy acting like a reckless idiot, he should be held accountable for his actions as well. I know proving responsibility is difficult in some cases, but I don't see any other solution. Unfortunately people who cause problems for themselves and others as a result of sober stupidity are difficult to deal with. If you could be charged for being stupid we would all likely be written up from time to time. I just think that legalizing most drugs as Eric suggested, would increase the downside. The war on drugs is obviously not working but I don't agree that legalizing them would make the big picture any better either.
Take a look at Portugal. They decriminalized EVERYTHING there 10 yrs ago, including coke, meth, heroin, etc. Treatment is available for walk-ins, and for people who still manage to get into drug-related criminal problems. Overall use has gone down, abuse has gone way down, and criminal gangs are making much less money off the deal.
Btw, not to be over-sensitive, but it's Artor, not Ator. If you've ever seen the D-grade movie "Ator the Fighting Eagle," you'll understand why I'd rather not get called Ator.
That's all great for Portugal. ( I hope you have your facts correct). But we know that there are Christians in the government and Christian voters that criminalize drugs and don't want them legalized. Which is why I think we are discussing The War on Drugs in an atheist board.
Seems like it's winding down and the more colorful elements have been eliminated.
NIH just released a study. This is a government study, you realize. THC, the active ingredient in marijuana helps the body kill cancer cells.
The study: http://mcr.aacrjournals.org/content/4/8/549.full
The dumb down: http://hammeroftruth.com/2011/natures-cure-for-cancer-finally-disco...
I have been a casual smoker of marijuana for about ten years. By casual, I mean, once every couple of weeks, sometimes couple of months, when a friend brings, etc. I have been a drinker for about the same amount of time. I have never hurt anyone while high on THC, physically or verbally. I cannot say the same for my alcohol experiences.
I have not done any hallucinogens, but I want to try them. The amount of poison large corporations put into your food have more long term ill effects than magic mushrooms. Europe has 3,500 banned chemicals in food. In the US there are 6. LSD is a value changing drug, another one I would like to try. For those of you who have been crapping on them as harmful or this or that, there are risks with every drug you take and I refer you to Bill Hicks.


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I notice that this board has lots of people of different religions, and jurisdictions. So just for fun I thought I would make a poll.
I know, but you're among brothers. If this one on non-Orthodox site than of course you should just vote Eastern Orthodox. But since this in an Orthodox site, I felt it would be better to know the little details.
the online representation, particularly at places like the cafe, are hardly representative in my experience of the feelings of members of ROCOR or of Orthodoxy for that matter. Such places are places of extremism, not of Orthodoxy.Joe Zollars
also where are the AWRV supposed to vote?sorry to keep attackign your poll, just curious.Joe Zollars
thus the problem with internet in general. yes ROCOR can be said to be more traditional than other Juris. But the internet draws out all sorts of crazies, in all groups including ROCOR. JoeZollars
AWRV=Antiochian Western Rite Vicariate (http://www.westernorthodox.com).They are under the Antiochians but can't rightly be described as Eastern Orthodox.Joe Zollars
I was just wondering. there probably aren't any [AWRV folks] who post here, or if they do they don't post very often.
I actually am a member of St Barbara's OCA mission here in Ft. Worth, but am somewhat regularly involved w/St. Peter's, the AWRV church just a few miles away. You're right; they'd probably want a "Western Orthodox" category.
the online representation, particularly at places like the cafe, are hardly representative in my experience of the feelings of members of ROCOR or of Orthodoxy for that matter. Such places are places of extremism, not of Orthodoxy.
That is true. But that doesn't necessarily mean that they are wrong simply because they are traditionalists. I mean, lately this board has embraced ecumenism at a level that I sometime feel goes too far.Let's face the truth; Liberalism is not a part of Orthodoxy. It is simply a consequence of our weakness and selfishness.We need places like the cafe to sometimes remind us of how Orthodoxy was/is traditionally practiced.
why should or orthodoxy or catholicism be hijack by elements that are contrary to christ.
If you are saying that the cafe promotes things that are contrary to the Church, then I think that you neeed to go read more of the history. It is not one of liberalism.That being said, I am not saying that some posters at the cafe are not judgemental or unforgiving of others weaknesses, they are. But that is the weakness of the specific poster -- not the board.
Where has this forum embraced ecumenism?If you mean that it is acting as it describes itself - as a discussion forum - then it seems to me that discussion is taking place. Sometimes. That's all. If you could find some aspect of my/your Christology which is different to yours/mine and that we were skating over then that would false ecumenism. But talking isn't false ecumenism.
Are you joking?
I know extremists think that, but your post came over as saying that it was indeed extremist to talk in your opinion?Or are you an extremist?
So you have your UNIA also.
You don't say. Why do most orthodox don't like Rocor?
Tom, I agree we need a place to see Orthodoxy in its "pure" or "traditional" form. We do have such places. They are called Monastaries. The internet is not a good place to learn about Orthodoxy....
well it is nothing like the unia of the Roman Church. These folks are almost all former Anglicans and Vagantes who have converted. They came about after the ECUSA started ordaining women. A nice site to get some background on the AWRV is http://www.westernorthodox.comJoe Zollars
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Gangster in da Hoodie!
Precious Diamonds! Deep in the deep depths of the earthy deep they wait. Hidden among the common stone and dirt, they sit in cubical majesty. From them one can craft such wondrous things - tools and armor of unparalleled quality and blueness. But among all the wonderful traits diamonds possess, keeping you warm will never be one of them. So to keep your diamond-styling going even in the coldest of weather, prepare your chest armor slot for the Diamond hoodie! Custom crafted for all you tireless miners.


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Backyard With Grass, Pool and Views
The backyard is a lovely mix of green space, patio and of course, that pristine blue pool. Off in the distance, the views seem to go on forever.
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Back Patio and Pool With Red Chairs
The difference between indoor and outdoor spaces is minimal at this home, with most rooms opening directly onto the large patio and covered porch.
Historic Home With A Formal Backyard Garden
Listed on the National Historic Register, this home in South Carolina features a beautifully landscaped formal backyard garden, with low hedges, trees and potted plants.
Tropical Bedroom With Red Bed
Staying in bed all day is extra tempting when a bedroom comes with as spectacular views as this one does.
Ocean View and Infinity Pool
It's a little hard to tell where the infinity pool leaves off and the ocean begins out back of this home, right near Anini Beach on the north shore of Kauai.
Large Living Room with Calming Neutral Colors
This spacious living room features calming neutral colors, a large sofa with decorative pillows, and an oversized potted plant between two floor-to-ceiling windows.
Luxury Cabin and Grass at Night
This grassy backyard is only a part of the home's 2,600 square feet of outdoor space.
Balcony With River and Mountain View
Step out onto the wraparound balcony belonging to the home's upper floor and take in endless vistas of mountains, river and golf course's rich green.
Tropical Courtyard with Fountain, Lush Landscaping
This luxurious courtyard features an inlaid floor, center fountain and arched architectural details that mimic the lines of the courtyard floor. Lush plantings take advantage of the tropical setting in Naples, Florida.
White Cottage Pantry With Cookbook
Small appliances and large serving pieces are easily stashed in the pantry. And there's plenty of extra countertop space, too.
Tropical Backyard Pool and Lanai in Florida
Luxury reins in this Naples, Florida, backyard, which features a lushly landscaped pool and hot tub. A water feature provides tranquil sound for guests to enjoy while they lounge on the lanai. Stately architecture with Classical details and a pink stucco facade fits the Florida setting.
Open Plan Kitchen With White Island
The ceiling in the kitchen and family room soars up 18 feet high and is punctuated by exposed wood beams.
Modern Home Blends Into Rugged, Hillside Site
Stone and glass blend on the facade of this modern home, which connects to its rugged, secluded site through its generous use of natural and organic materials, as well as broad expanses of glass that open the interiors to sweeping views. A stone fence creates a sinuous line that draws the eye to the clean, modern structure.
Neutral Contemporary Bedroom Features Colorful Art and Accents
A pair of colorful paintings over the fireplace add welcome color to this neutral contemporary bedroom. A yellow ottoman and matching pillow echo the color in the one of the paintings.
Backyard and Sky in Windows
Walls made of nearly solid glass have the neat effect of reflecting the sky on a sunny day, adding to the beauty of the backyard.
Splashes of Red and Eye-Catching Art Dress Up Neutral Contemporary Living Room
With two distinct sitting areas, this neutral contemporary living room has plenty of room for hosting family and friends. Eye-catching artwork and red accents, including the rug, pillows, and candles, give the room texture and personality.
Gray Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Brown Wood Table
The dining room and kitchen area of the Wrobel home opens to the living room, and has a new, fresh mid-century feel after host Christina Anstead's renovation, as seen on Christina on the Coast.
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Transitional Master Bathroom Boasts City Views From Soaking Tub
This master bathroom is easy on the eyes thanks to a bay window with views of the Seattle skyline. A soaking tub with a wide rim encourages the owners to keep towels, books and glasses of wine on hand.


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Susie of She's Becoming DoughMesstic started a new pie-themed event last month called You Want Pies With That?. I wanted to join the fun last month, but I couldn't get my act together in time. So I vowed to join the pie making for November. The premise behind the event is to make a pie based on the chosen theme. Then everyone who made a pie can vote for their favorite pie and the baker with the most votes gets to host and choose the theme the following month.
Hostess Holly of PheMOMenon presented us with the theme of "Pies as a Fashion Statement" for November. She was inspired by the reality show Project Runway and asked us to channel our inner pie fashionistas. I've been faithfully watching Project Runway since the very beginning. Has anyone else noticed that Heidi has gotten snarkier with each season? During season one she didn't have too much to say about the fashions we've seen on the runway, but in the most recent season (season five) the woman had a lot to say and not much of it was constructive. And I just love Tim Gunn. That man is just fabulous.
Since almost anything can be considered "fashion" these days, I felt that almost any pie could fit the theme. So like in many of the challenges presented to the contestants on Project Runway, I decided to reinterpret a classic while showing the judges my point of view as a (pie) designer. The classic pie I decided to reinterpret was the pecan pie. I changed it up by using coconut and macadamia nuts instead of pecans for a tropical twist. And then I dressed it up by adding some bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder.
The pie was fairly quick and easy to make. I made my own pie dough, but this would work with store bought pie dough if you're short on time. The pie filling was mixed up in a couple minutes. I loved the buttery macadamia nuts and the earthiness of the coconut. The cloying sweetness normally associated with the corn syrup in pecan pies was tempered by the bittersweet chocolate and the chocolate was further intensified by the cocoa powder. Overall, I felt the pie had the familiar comfort of a pecan pie, but with some sophistication added by the chocolate. The pie was a good marriage of classic with a twist and it was absolutely delicious.
Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Nut Pie
(makes one 9-inch pie)
1 partially baked pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan (see dough recipe below)
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 ounces (4 tbsp / half stick) unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
3 tbsp heavy cream, half and half or whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
5 ounces macadamia nuts, toasted, halved or coarsely chopped
3 ounces bittersweet (60-70% cacao) chocolate, finely chopped
2 tbsp unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
Flaky Pie Dough
(makes enough dough for two single crust 9-inch pies)
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup ice water
1/2 tsp vinegar
To make the pie dough:
Cut the butter into tiny cubes and place in freezer for 15 minutes. Sift flour, sugar and salt into the bowl of a standing mixer. Place bowl of dry ingredients in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Remove butter and mixer bowl with dry ingredients from the freezer. Add the butter to the flour mixture and mix on low for 2-3 minutes until the butter is the size of peas. Combine ice water and vinegar and add to dough. Mix until dough just comes together, about 20 seconds.
Gather dough and divide into 2 disks. Wrap each disk in plastic and chill in refrigerator for 1 hour (and up to 3 days).
Take out one disk of chilled dough. Save the other disk for another use. Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick and about 2 inches larger than the pie pan. Transfer dough carefully to a 9-inch pan. Crimp or flute the edges. Let the pie shell rest in refrigerator for 30 minutes (and up to 1 day) before baking.
Preheat oven to 400F. Partially bake the pie shell by lining with parchment or buttered foil, filling the parchment/foil lined shell with pie weights and baking for 15 minutes at 400F. Carefully remove parchment and pie weights. Continue baking for 5 minutes more until light golden. Set pie shell aside on a baking sheet while you make the filling. Decrease oven temperature to 350F.
To make the pie filling:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, corn syrup and butter. Whisk in eggs, cream, vanilla, and salt. Stir in coconut, macadamia nuts, chocolate and cocoa powder. Pour filling into your partially baked crust.
Bake pie at 350F until the filling is set on the edges and barely set in the middle, about 40 minutes. Let pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving.


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June 15, 2009
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Five future UC Santa Barbara volleyball players were named to Volleyball Magazine's 2009 Fab 50, highlighting the top 50 boys high school volleyball players in the nation.
On the magazine's list of the top 50 players nationwide are middle blocker Dylan Davis, setter Oliver Deutschman, outside hitter Paul Goodman, middle blocker Evan Licht and libero Evan Mottram.
The five UCSB players honored tied for the most from one university among the magazine's list. Ohio State and BYU were the only other schools to have five players on the Fab 50 list. Defending national champion UC Irvine had three on the list and runner-up USC had four.
These five players are also part of head coach Rick McLaughlin's first recruiting class at UCSB.
"We are very excited about all five of these future Gauchos," McLaughlin said. "They have all experienced great success at the high school and club levels. I think all five could make an immediate impact next year."
Currently a senior at Corona del Mar High, the six-foot-eight Davis is widely considered the nation's top of the class of 2009 middle blocker and one of the top two recruits in the country at any position. As a junior, he earned All-CIF Southern Section Division II Third Team and All-Pacific Coast League First Team honors with the Sea Kings.
In club ball, Davis' highly-ranked Balboa Bay team won a silver medal in the 17-and-under division at the 2008 Junior Olympics, where Davis was tabbed a First Team All-American. He was also a starter on the U.S. Youth National Team that won gold at the 2008 NORCECA Championships and qualified for the 2009 Youth National World Championships in Italy this coming summer. In early 2008, Balboa Bay placed first at the Southern California Volleyball Association Boys Invitational. Davis earned MVP accolades at the 2007 Junior Olympics in Atlanta after his team won gold in the 16-and-under division.
Heralded as the top setter in the country from the class of 2009, Deutschman is currently in his senior year at Crossroads School in Santa Monica, Calif. With Pacific Palisades Volleyball Club, Deutschman won gold at the 2008 Junior Olympics, topping Davis' Balboa Bay squad in the 17-and-under title match. Like Davis, the six-foot-four Deutschman was named a First Team All-American following the tournament. He was also a starter, along with Davis, on the U.S. Youth National Team that won the 2008 NORCECA title and qualified to compete at the 2009 Youth National World Championships in Italy.
Licht is a senior captain at his high school, Mira Costa, was a Second Team All-CIF in Division I as a junior when his high school team won the state title. He was the MVP of the 2009 Redondo Varsity Classic Tournament while being named to the 2009 Karch Kiraly All-Tournament Team in Santa Barbara and the 2009 Best of the West All-Tournament Team. In 2007 Licht won a bronze medal with the USA Junior Olympic team.
Goodman, who is in his senior season at Irvine's Beckman High, is a 4-year varsity letterman and a two-time Pacific Coast League honoree. He has won a bronze and a silver medal at the 2006 and 2008 Junior Olympics. Goodman was named to the All Tournament team in 2008 while playing for the Balboa Bay 18 Quiksilver club team. He also won the bronze medal and named Best Attacker at the 2008 USA High Performance Championships.
Mottram, who is a senior at Quartz Hill High, joined Davis and Deutschman on Team USA's Youth National volleyball team and was part of the gold-medal winning team in the 2008 Junior Olympics and was named to the All-Tournament Team.
Earlier this year UCSB Athletics unveiled the BE Great initiative. BE Great is dedicated to maximizing leadership ability, strong on-campus interaction, and general welfare for all 450 student-athletes and Intercollegiate Athletics staff at UC Santa Barbara. BE Great also focuses on personal and career development, diversity, and social awareness, along with ensuring academic success. UCSB has a 92% student-athlete graduation rate.
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To: Dean Sanpei,
Subject: Support S.B. 60 - Utah Needs Stable, Adequate Transportation Funding
Date: Sat Mar 01 15:27:43 MST 2014
Dear State Representative Sanpei,
Utah has long been a leader in disciplined planning and investment in transportation. As the state population is expected to increase by over 60 percent by 2040, we must ensure our state's transportation system will be able to keep pace with population growth, and we also need to maintain the system that we already have. This dynamic growth requires a long-term view and stable, adequate funding mechanism as is provided in S.B. 60.
This bill would reduce the motor-fuel tax to a 14 cent per gallon base, and adjust the rate by multiplying 3.69 percent to the previous year's average price per gallon of gasoline (before tax). This would preserve current transportation funding as it would never go below the current 24.5 cents per gallon.
This is not a tax increase as the bill is revenue neutral in its first year and critically preserves purchasing power in the motor-fuel tax through the annual adjustments.
I urge you to support S.B. 60 Fuel Excise Tax Amendments.
Sincerely, Cade Christoffersen Staker Parson 3535 Overlook Dr Layton, UT 84041


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An aspiring DJ with an encyclopedic music collection, Gerone Spruill's street-smart graphic sensibility illuminates his work. His prismacolor and ink drawings take the form of extensive, if not epic comic book narratives that chronicle the misadventures of his characters, memorably coifed and infinitely cool, as they cruise Chocolate City in pursuit of rap stardom and other kinds of "satisfaction." The artist inserts himself into his narratives via various foot-loving aliases: DJ Disco Duck, so named because he sports a yellow-orange duck bill for a nose; Chuckles, the snouted, goateed man-dog; and MC G, a Technics turntable aficionado armed with a mythic Footstranger Gun designed to convert foot-haters into kindred spirits. His heroes are not without divine help in their quest for "satisfaction." The Prettyfoot Finder, a well-heeled, rosy-cheeked vixen of a muse helps them locate desirable ladies in black penny loafers with black socks who will step on the heroes' feet, "nice and slow." Gerone's work occupies a never-never land of eternal youthful optimism, where fantasy and desire are, with a little perseverance, ultimately within reach. He has been an artist at Creative Growth since 1993.
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Diesel Generators Sydney
Sydney Diesel generators in mind ? Looking for a portable commercial diesel generator in Sydney ? One such Sydney standby generators company is www.Ausgen.net.au . You must be wondering why a diesel generator is being considered cost effective while there is a clear difference between the prices of diesel and gasoline. The answer to your question lies in the fact that diesel possesses higher energy density which implies that it is possible to generate more energy using a particular volume of diesel as compared to what can be generated with the same volume of gasoline. Diesel Generators have brought immense change in power systems of every industry. Generators are available in varied models.
There are Portable Generators, Portable Diesel Generators, Industrial Generators, Industrial Diesel Generators and much more and you can buy diesel generators in Sydney from many outlests. There are quite a few Sydney diesel generator companies in around but some of the best diesel generator experts these days are in Australia.
Australian built diesel generators in Sydney are some of the best Sydney diesel generators in the world because they are not built form Chinese rubbish. Whether you are looking to buy an industrial generator or a small generator for home use, Australian built generators are some of the best in the world. Some of the most popular brands of generators are Cummins generators, Kubota generators, Perkins generators and the silent brands of generators.
One of the most popular uses of diesel generators is the Mine spec diesel generator. There are many brands that accommodate this requirement but more so Cummins are quite popular diesel generators not just when you need generators solutions for mining but generator hire in general, looking to buy a diesel generator or looking to buy a used diesel generator as well. Other use are worksite diesel generators which are also popular
Sydney Portable Diesel Generators For Remote Locations
Portable Generators in Sydney provide electric power when the grid is unavailable. It comprises of an engine and an electric generator mounted together. It is towable and can be moved from one place to other. Portable generators are not permanently installed and can be moved from one location to another very easily. They are very handy and are of great use for industrial purposes, at mines, commercial places or even at residential places. Portable Diesel Generators are also available wherein fuel type used is diesel.
Portable Diesel Generators are most efficient and reliable. Portable Diesel Generators are the better choice for emergency fuel as large quantities of diesel can be stored in containers and kept. Size does matter when it comes to the capacity of any portable diesel generator.
Industrial Generators are very powerful, effective and the most reliable among all generators. Industrial generators are available in different models as per requirements. As industry requirement are huge, the power of these generators is higher. They can be available in different fuel types as well that includes diesel, petrol, gasoline, propane etc.
Sydney Industrial Diesel Generators For Fixed Locations
Industrial Generators are engineered and designed keeping in mind the kind of usage, they need to go through. Premium industrial generators are built and tested as per customer specification.
Industrial Diesel Generators are also available as per requirement and can be custom made to meet the needs of clients This is exactly why the diesel engines, which are being utilized in the automobiles, are able to provide better mileage and are the most suitable option for equipment, machines, or automobiles, which are going to be used for heavy duty.
The cost-effectiveness, as well as efficiency of such diesel generators, is what has been gaining tremendous amounts of attention from a lot of different customers.
How Can Diesel Generators Be Used
The brand new models of such generators available in the market are able to take care of the issue of maintenance cost and noise which were prevalent in the earlier models Diesel generators are clearly more reliable as well as rugged. Autoignition of fuel in diesel generators has ruled out sparking.
Lack of spark wires, as well as plugs, is what leads to incredibly lower cost of maintenance Cost of fuel per KiloWatt production is thirty to even fifty percent lower as compared to that of a gas generator It works at 1800rpm with water cooling unit is known to work for 12000 to even 30000 hours before you are going to spend money on its maintenance.
A similar unit working on gas takes 6000-10000 hours before maintenance is required Since heat generation is remarkably higher in the generators working on gas, the lifetime of gas generators is significantly lower than those of diesel generators
Before we go on, if you are searching for great generator services, generator company we can recommend is ausgen.net.au
They can be located at16/6 Badgally Rd, Campbelltown NSW 2560 or check out the map
Commercial Diesel Generator Usage
Commercial Use Generators
Purposes of large commercial grade diesel generators for mining and government contracts, their benefits in use of generators for large industry. The purpose of large commercial grade diesel generators is to provide the electrical energy which is made possible with the generator filled with diesel.
The commercial grade diesel generators are beneficial for large industries such as for mining and government contracts. Commercial Generators are very useful in any industry since they require less maintenance as well as they are full of benefits for any business. The commercial grade diesel generators are used when there is no electricity available to provide the electricity to anyone using these diesel generators.
Commercial grade diesel generators are a type of industrial generators used for a large industry where the power supply is required. These can help businesses with power just in few seconds since they don't require refueling and can run soon as the power goes out.
Diesel is safe to be used in mining industry and government contracts where lots of heavy duty work takes place which makes the diesel generators best choice to use in this area of industry. This type of generator runs for days providing electrical power energy to the work area where other types of generators will last few hours.
Using the diesel generators decrease the number of humans the workload will require otherwise. The benefits are many especially the cost of diesel is not expensive as compared to gasoline so it's affordable and cheaper for use. With the silent generators, humans do not have to worry about the noise. Since silent generators can reduce the noise that takes place when generators are in use. There are many silent generators that are diesel generators available in the market for not just industries but also for business to use in an outage of electricity. Only with silent generators, the professional can focus better avoiding the noise to concentrate on the work.
Silent generators are not just for businesses and the heavy load of working environment there are manufacturing companies that provide silent generators for homes as well. These can be used with diesel since many models out there require these generators to be filled with diesel before taking the advantage of the silent environment.
There are a variety of generators out there to choose from depending on industry requirement. Whether professionals choose from different manufacturers such as Cummins Generators, Kubota generators, or Perkins generators they are all used in need of electricity power energy.
Whether the generators are being used for mining, government contracts, small business to larger industries there are so many models to choose from. Depending on the budget the generator suiting the price tag can be the one to buy from the manufacturer. Commercial generators are used all over the world from these popular manufacturers whether it's Cummins, Kubota, or Perkins. The generators manufactured are highly trusted by billions of business mans in industries.
Generators are portable to help move them anywhere to provide the best experience of power anywhere. Manufacturers have built millions of different models for providing the best experience of electrical power supply around the world.
Cummins Brand Generators
1. The Right Diesel Generator for Any Job
Cummins diesel generators have a stand-alone capacity grade. The diesel Generators Range from a few kilowatts of ten to thousands of kilowatts. A generator is useful in powering when power fails. Cummins manufactures a wide range of generators from 7 Kva for home use to 3000 kva for Industrial use. Cummins household diesel generators can be easily moved and are silent gen sets.
The best range of Generators for your home range from 7.5 kVA-15kVA, 30kva-75 kva and 160kva-250 kva. With engines horsepower ranging from 50-1200 hp, you will definitely find the right Cummins diesel generators for your specific needs. Cummins generators are available in machinery including:
a) Household/Residential- Cummins residential generators offer powerful backup solutions. They range from 30-60 kW.This is power which is more affordable. They are designed to Be Quiet, efficient in operation, compact design and with remote diagnostic capability. The models desirable for household needs are the Cummins series C25 D6, C30 D6, C35 D6 and C40 D6
b) Commercial mobile Generators-Cummins Onan Quiet Diesel Generators are a heavy duty choice quieter than other diesel-powered generators. Up to 15 dB (A).The units are totally enclosed, including intake systems, muffler, and cooling systems.
c) Road Construction, Earth Moving bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, Materials Handling -forklifts, cranes, terminal tractors and Other Industrial Applications.
Cummins Horsepower generator sets (>1MW), are designed for a critical standby and to provide emergency backup for prime power to applications such as healthcare, water and treatment plants, manufacturing, mining and large commercial buildings. Diesel generator set QSK78 series engine, Model DQLE is a High Horsepower generator set controlled by digital control technology that integrates with components of the overall power system which are easily configured to meet the power generation requirements of each situation.
d) Marine: Marine Model QD 50 Hz 80 kW.The Cummins Onan brand leads in manufacturing durable marine generators sets. The digital series include quiet diesel models which give smart power with a user-friendly diagnosis.
2. Global Supply Network
Cummins supports customers throughout the world in more than 190 countries and across six continents it has a network of 7,200 dealers and 600 distributors. No matter where you're located Cummins is close by for a quick supply and low lead time.
2. Proven Technology
Cummins built their first diesel engine in 1919, and since then people have depended on this proven technology for truckers, farmers, hospitals, data centres and more. Cummins generators leverage on technology to manufacture the most economical, silent and lightweight models. Cummins has enhanced its products through decades of experience and customised to match environments. Cummins offers the power needed for every equipment while upholding emissions standards set for your operating region.
4) High thermal efficiency.
Cummins manufactures low fuel consuming diesel generators. Consumption varies with operating conditions. They are agile and reach full power within a few seconds. The maintenance operation is clear and brief.Cummins Diesel Generator installation and set up clearly outlined in the manual.The remote diagnostic capability for some of the generators has made it much easier to sort out any problems.
Kubota Generators
Kubota Power Generators NSW Australia
When searching for a reliable generator to support your business, in times of emergency, there are many factors to consider. Time wasted on inactivity due to power outages can cost your business income and reputation. It's important to prevent this with the careful selection of the best diesel-powered generator for your needs.
For nearly 40 years, Kubota has provided the best construction and agricultural power equipment in NSW, Australia. The high performance of the Kubota engine is known and esteemed the world over. For that reason, you would be remiss not to consider Kubota Power Generators for your business needs.
Kubota products can be purchased from 140 authorized dealers, Australia wide. Sales of Kubota Power Generators offer high performance and reliability for the discerning consumer. There are options from 6kVA to 30kVA to suit any residential or commercial use. If you're searching for a generator to use in-home or in your small business, Kubota's 2-pole options are varied and reliable. The Workforce Series is designed to suit harsh conditions for small satellite operations. This product line is best for small businesses operating remotely on-site. Also designed for small business and residential needs is the GL Series.
These generators are created with compact structure, easy maintenance and quiet operation in mind. For more power, delivered in a condensed form, look to the J Series. These powerful versions are easily transported for job site use. Conversely, If you're in need of a generator for a large-scale industrial application, consider one of Kubota's 4-pole lines. The KJ Series design offers quiet, safe operation with a focus on efficiency. For your largest applications, look no further than the SQ Series.
These top-of-the-line models are remarkably muffled, for the incredible power provided. They combine a heavy duty 4-pole design with an exceptional noise-cancelling enclosure, ensuring your workplace can be productive even during power outages. It's important also to note, Kubota Power Generators reputation for easy maintenance, user safety, reduced carbon emissions, quiet operation and exceptional fuel economy. All of these factors can allow your business to save money on servicing and repairs.
The entire Kubota Power Generator selection is protected by a 24-month 2000-hour engine and generator warranty. This program allows you to purchase your new generator with peace of mind, knowing you can rely on the Kubota service department to keep your generator running.
Additionally, you can depend on the Kubota 5 Star Service Certification Program to ensure that all service center dealerships live up the strict Kubota standards. Kubota carefully inspects each center's facility, tools, staff, operations and training every two years.
Reducing carbon emissions is important for any business in today's world. Often, the use of cleaner products and practices can reduce taxes paid or garner government subsidies. Choosing a low-emission option for your business generator is another step towards a green workplace. Fuel economy is a factor that goes hand-in-hand towards profitability and sustainability in your business. Kubota offers superior fuel economy versus the competition. For your business needs large and small, it's clear that Kubota Power Generators NSW, Australia is an easy choice. You can be confident that your purchase will provide reliable, safe power for years to come.
Perkins Diesel Generators
Brief History Frank Perkins was born in a family of engineers, which is what prompted him to start designing light high-speed diesel generators with his associates under a different company. In 1932 after the company collapsed due to bankruptcy, he set out to establish his own private company. Currently, Perkins is among the oldest Perkins power generator suppliers of both diesel and gas generators on the 4-2000 kW/5-2800 Horsepower range.
The first ever engine they designed was tested in 19, and reached 4000 revs. The company has an average production capacity of close to 800,000 units in a year. With the ability to meet the demands of every consumer, Perkins has become one of the world's greatest suppliers of off-road gas and diesel engines.
Perkins Power Generator Sales
After the initial test in 1998, joining Generac's residential dealer program provided enough room for rapid expansion into the residential market. Upon the establishment of the company, they started with the production of a small number of lightweight, high-speed diesel generators to Commer that was eventually bought by Chrysler. Close to four years later, Perkin's company had 140 employees, who were capable of handling close to 556 diesel engines.
With such a tremendous outcome, the company introduced two new engine types named: the P4 and P6 engines. These two series were however credited to the then technical director, Charles Chapman. Perkins Power Generators are currently available in a wide range market trending and customizable solutions for bot temporary and emergency power needs. Serving every aspect of the economy including commercial, premier generic and industrial dealers, they offer you great peace of mind with a wide stretch of reliable personalized services and Generac products.
Perkins Power Generator Sales and Services
Purchasing a brand new Perkins Power Generator may come with many concerns. Such concerns like destruction by summer tornados, winter storms and rolling power outages are no longer a concern, thanks to the establishment of the Perkins Power Generator sales and services center. This division is aimed at ensuring that the consumer receives the best possible product and after sale services. Such services are guaranteed to be tailored to suit individual consumers.
Additionally, the division was established to offer clients a scalable power solution with top-notch technical support as well as quality customer service. Every Perkins on-site installer, technician and inspector is licensed and factory approved.
Equally, Perkins Power Generator suppliers stand behind the power as well as longevity of the products and services they offer. Some of the services offered include the installation of;
Workplace stand-by generators to elongate the productivity of the place of work, while maintaining a competitive advantage over your competitors.
Residential emergency power supply. This guarantees your family that they will remain plugged in and protected even when the lights unexpectedly go off.
Industrial standby generators to offer you the extra support you may need in the event that your primary source of power shutters. This would therefore offer and maintain power for critical field operations.
Be it a simple backup generator to power your small family home through an unexpected outage, or a standby power unit for a gigantic data center, Generac meets every individual's power needs, both business and consumers alike.
Typical Application For Diesel Generators
Mining incorporates the excavation of Earth in order to obtain coal, metals, minerals, and other geological products from under it. It is a business that is crucial for the success of any economy. Usually, the mining locations are discovered in remote mountains where it is impossible to provide the main power lines. That is why the mining companies are dependent on Power Generators.
Why power generators are necessary for mining activities
1. Reliable generators are the main energy suppliers in the mining industry. Without the supply of proper energy to the main power grid, shovels, heavy drills, lighting equipment, and several other types of machinery required for mining activities will not work properly. Working with diesel generators is cost-efficient. Diesel powered generators provide power in high capacity which is ideal for extracting, drilling, and transporting nearly 300 tons of materials.
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Early Years
The man who served as the seventeenth Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals1 was born in the small town of Bridgewater, Oneida County, on January 30, 1824, the child of John Ruger and Sophia Brown Ruger. John Ruger, a graduate of Union College, had a flourishing law practice in Schenectady, but subsequently moved the family to Syracuse where he continued to practice until his death in 1855. Young Ruger was educated at Bridgewater Academy and then studied law for several years with his father.
After his admission to the bar in July 1845, Ruger joined his father's law firm and practiced under the name J. and William C. Ruger. He remained in Syracuse after his father's death and practiced with Frank Lester under the name of Ruger and Lester until 1860. In 1865 he formed a partnership with E.S. Jenney under the name of Ruger and Jenney. In 1869 William J. Wallace joined the practice until 1874 when he was appointed United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York.2 Ruger then practiced under the name Ruger, Jenney, Brooks & French.
On May 2, 1860, Judge Ruger married Harriet Prosser, the eldest daughter of Erastus S. Prosser of Buffalo. The couple had one son C. (Crawford) Prosser Ruger born on November 8, 1861. He was also called to the bar as his father and grandfather before him.
Judge Ruger continued to practice in Syracuse until his election to the Court of Appeals. He was highly regarded in the legal community and served as counsel in high profile cases, one among them arising from an investigation into contractors' business dealings with the state involving repairs to and extensions of the state canal system. The Commission appointed by Governor Samual J. Tilden to investigate canal abuses found evidence of fraud and illegal profits, resulting in a suit by the State against James J. Beldon and H.D. Denison who were partners in obtaining state contracts. The State won a recovery of $460,000 with interest. Judge Ruger represented Beldon and was successful in obtaining a reversal and in addition won attorneys' fees and disbursements which he successfully recovered in a later suit against Beldon (Ruger v. Beldon, 91 NY 646 [Jan. 16, 1883]).3 The resulting animosity between Ruger and Governor Tilden was to cost Ruger dearly in his later attempts to win the Democratic nomination for Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals and other offices.4 Other well-known cases of the time in which he was counsel include the Lindsley murder trial and the suits connected with the Jaycox & Green and People's Savings Bank bankruptcy.
His Colleagues Admired Him
". . . [a]s one of the ablest members of the Onondaga Bar, being noted as a shrewd, practical and effective lawyer rather than a brilliant orator. In the conduct of his cases, he excelled especially in clearness of statement, methodical arrangement of thought and logical and earnest reasoning."5
In addition to his successful law practice, Judge Ruger contributed to the advancement of his profession. He was a driving force behind the formation of his county's and state's bar associations. Judge Ruger served as the first president of the Onondaga Bar Association established June 12, 1875 and continued to serve in that office for the next three years. He was a founding member of the New York State Bar Association, incorporated in November 1876, chosen by his peers to conduct the proceedings. He later served as president of the Association in 1882 and again in 1883.6
Political Aspirations
No stranger to politics, Ruger was a lifelong "conservative" Democrat and influential in both state and national arenas. As early as 1849 he was a delegate to the famous "Hunker" Convention. He was a delegate to the State Judicial Convention of 1870, the 1872 National Convention (in which he played a prominent role in nominating Horace Greeley for President) and the 1877 State Convention.7
In 1864, 1866, and 1880, he was the Democratic nominee for Congress but was defeated each time. At the Saratoga Convention in 1880,8 he was an unsuccessful candidate for the nomination of Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. In March 1884 while serving as Chief Judge, his name surfaced as a potential Democratic nominee for President of the United States. His reaction was emphatic:
"That is a question about which I wish to say nothing further than that I deprecate the use of my name in such a connection. It is pleasant, of course, to hear complimentary things said about one's self and to feel that one's friends are anxious to confer the highest honor attainable in the United States, yet I think my duty to those who have placed me in my present position demands my undivided attention. ... A Judge of the Court of Appeals owes it to the people to keep as much as possible out of active political work."9
Chief Judge of the Court
Judge Ruger won the election for Chief Judge of the Court in 1882, defeating his Republican opponent, Charles Andrews, then sitting Chief Judge, also of Syracuse, who later succeeded Ruger as Chief Judge. Seen as an outsider, Judge Ruger came to the Court with an extensive resume but lacked judicial experience. Nevertheless, he authored 274 opinions during his tenure and was praised for his administrative abilities and personal qualities which enabled him to conduct the business of the Court with "rare dignity." Judge Andrews in his tribute noted "[t]he office of Chief Judge requires for its successful administration more than mere legal learning[.]...[T]act, a knowledge of human nature...and a bearing on the part of the Chief Judge [are necessary so] that parties...feel that they [are] afforded a fair chance...."10 His imposing presence and an instinctive judicial temperament were noted.11 Underneath his stern countenance was a kind nature and a "quaint" humor shown only to those considered intimates.12
In the ninth year of his term on January 14, 1892, Chief Judge Ruger died at his home in Syracuse at 12:30 p.m. after a week-long illness. His last public appearance was in Albany on December 29, where he handed down decisions in election cases. He contracted "catarrh of the stomach" which was aggravated by persistent hiccoughs. His physician advised him to put aside the opinion he was working on, but in his usual fashion the Judge refused to quit.13 His wife and son were with him at the end.
Immediately following his death the courtroom and his chair were draped in mourning and the Court was adjourned until January 20 at 10:00 a.m. Many tributes were paid to him from the bench and bar alike.
Justice George N. Kennedy and Judge Irving G. Vann of the Court of Appeals paid eloquent tribute to the worth and ability of the deceased jurist. Judge Vann said: His career as a Judge fittingly crowned his career as a lawyer, for the greatest Judge is great only as he is a great lawyer. The record of his work as a Judge is spread through many volumes of the New York reports, and there is not a weak opinion among the hundreds that he wrote. Every question that he considered shows the grasp of a strong mind and a great lawyer. His views upon a question might be wrong, according to the judgment of his associates, but they were never weak or narrow, for his nature was incapable of it. He brought to the office of Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals a mind ripened, matured and fitted by the work of his life for the arduous, exacting and important duties of that high position. He also brought with him industry, integrity, courage, good judgment, good sense, and a lofty enthusiasm for right and justice."14
Four of his colleagues from the Onondaga County Bar Association were appointed as pall bearers to accompany the funeral procession.15 On January 19 the service was held at St. Paul's Cathedral in Syracuse. The body was taken to Oakwood Cemetery for burial.16
A lawyer, William Cowie, made Judge Ruger the subject of a brief poem called "An Impromptu Offering to Members of the Bar":
Long may you gather in this room,
Nor be your pledging, toasting,
Restrained by thought of coming
Inevitable roastin.
But, surely, when you go below,
They will not be uncivil;
If only Ruger with you go,
He'll charm the very devil.17
Chief Judge Ruger was survived by his wife Harriet Prosser Ruger and a son Crawford Prosser Ruger. No living progeny have been identified as yet.
This biography appears in The Judges of the New York Court of Appeals: A Biographical History, ed. Hon. Albert M. Rosenblatt (New York: Fordham University Press, 2007). It has not been updated since publication.
Sources Consulted
Appleton's Cyclopaedia of American Biography. New York: D. Appelton & Co. (1888-1889) (6 volumes).
Bergan, The History of the New York Court of Appeals, 1847-1932. Columbia University Press (1985).
Browne, The New York State Court of Appeals Parts I & II, The Green Bag, Nos. 7 & 8 (July & August 1890).
Bruce, Memorial History of Syracuse, New York: Part II. Biographical, Syracuse H.P. Smith & Co. (1891).
Bruce, Onondaga's Centennial: Gleanings of a Century, Boston History Co. (1896) (2 volumes).
Chester, Courts and Lawyers of New York: A History. American Historical Society of New York and Chicago (1925) (4 volumes)
Chester, The Legal and Judicial History of New York, National Americana Society (1911) (2 volumes)
Chief Judge Ruger Dead, New York Times (1857-Current File); January 15, 1892. ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
Clayton, History of Onondaga County, New York, D. Mason (1878).
Danforth, Obituary, New York City Bar Association Reports: 23rd Annual Report (1893)
Obituary, January 23, 1892, 36 Harper's Weekly (1892) p 75.
Proceedings in the Court of Appeals in Reference to the Death of Hon. William C. Ruger, Late Chief Judge of Said Court Who Died January 14, 1892, 129 NY 681.
Published Writings Include:
All of Chief Judge Ruger's opinions for the Court of Appeals are published in the Official Reports. In addition, any briefs that he wrote and filed at the Court of Appeals are public documents and can be accessed through the State Archives. During his long and varied political and professional life, it is certain he spoke on many occasions and authored articles or other documents relating to his activities.
Ruger, William C., Letter Accepting Nomination for Court of Appeals, New York Daily Tribune, Oct 10, 1882, p2.
Arguments of Counsel Before the Court of Appeals, in the case of People v. Denison, Feb 1, 1881, stenographically reported. Courier Print Co. (1881).


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Sunday, September 30, 2012
rgt# 09: M. Akers - Tough To Kill LP
Born and raised in the shadow of Detroit, Akers is a native of urban decay and withering cityscapes, political corruption and crime beyond the scope of "normal," and the general unsettling vibe in the air that somewhere, not far away, some ugly shit is going down. Around 2009, he picked up a synth & drum machine & taught himself how to channel the settling dust of a crumbling city into the sound of gritty electronic soundtrack scores, influenced by old gods of the genre such as Froese, Carpenter, and Frizzi. 2010 was the year of his first recording, the self-released, The Future Barbarians, followed by The Elders Of New Detroit on Retrograde in 2011. A handful of releases and a year or so later, Akers has transformed himself from bedroom electronic composer to full-on cinematic-sound mercenary, armed to the teeth with analog gear and the collective years of ingesting OSTs & the work of pioneering electronic musicians. Culminating into Tough To Kill, this evolution serves as a milestone in the timeline of Akers's rapidly growing body of work and a benchmark for the burgeoning retro-soundtrack scene. From dark, brooding ambient to the throb of dance-floor-ready Italo disco, the ominous air and driving rhythms of TTK are presented in classic Carpenter-esque ultra-polish, MIDI-free, sample-free, and on virgin vinyl for maximum clarity. Retrograde is proud to offer Akers's latest & greatest for those familiar with his work as well as a shining introduction for listeners hearing the new sounds of past soundtracks for the first time.
From the man himself: "For fans of 80's film scores, krautrock, early techno, italo disco, war-torn jungles, futuristic dystopias, cynical mercenaries, and cops who smoke too much. If you ever find yourself laying low in a motel in some shithole town with only a bottle of whiskey and a loaded .45, light up your last cigarette and turn on your ipod. This is for you."
Tough To Kill comes housed in a handsome 4 color, split-fountain style screen-printed jacket, each one done painstakingly by hand with an edge-worn look - no two copies are exactly the same. Also included is a 12x11 poster/insert with liner notes.
Additionally, the first 50 orders include a bonus c50, Deleted Scenes, culled from material created during the writing of Tough To Kill that serves as a more nebulous companion to TTK for early bird orders.
Matt Akers - Somewhere In The Dark by Retrograde Tapes
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· Weed Temple
Sunday, September 23, 2012
A few copies of Akers's excellent Mythical Abyss added to the distro.
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Katy Perry to Hit 'American Idol' Stage
Katy Perry will hit the 'American Idol' stage this Thursday, April 26. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the 'Part of Me' singer will perform on the elimination show, which is the second part of the show's Queen tribute.
This isn't Perry's first 'American Idol' rodeo. She was a guest judge in season nine. In season eight, Perry performed and wore an endorsement for then-contestant Adam Lambert on her back. It appears she was on to something, as Lambert went on to perform with Queen later on, despite not being the season's victor.
The purple-haired singer will not be the only star to hit the stage. Stefano Langone will perform his debut single, 'I'm on a Roll,' and the Queen Extravaganza will pay tribute to the 'We Will Rock You' legends.
The episode is a perfect fit for Perry, who happens to be a huge fan of Queen. She dressed as Freddie Mercury on her 24th birthday in 2008 (her big day is October 25, so her soiree was a costumed event). She also serenaded the late legendary frontman on what would have been his 65th birthday in a YouTube video.
Hopefully the fun performance will cheer Perry, who's been rumored to be pining for ex Russell Brand, up!
Watch Katy Perry Sing 'Happy Birthday' to Freddie Mercury


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