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Shabbat, Babylonians, Tacitus, and the Communists
February 14, 2014
Every week, Jody Hirsh, the JCC's Judaic Education Director, provides a Judaic message that is featured at the top of the JCC's weekly email newsletter. Below is the Shabbat message for Friday, February 14, 2014.
Shabbat, Babylonians, Tacitus, and the Communists
Of course, for the western world, Jews, Christians and Muslims, the very idea comes from the Ten Commandments. The Jews brought the Sabbath to the world based on the idea of a universal Sabbath as commanded by God. (See last week's Shabbat Message.) The Babylonians had a similar idea... 7, 14, 21, and 28 days after the new moon signifying the month, would be a day of rest. It wasn't a universal day of rest, of course: slaves could not rest. It was the Roman historian Tacitus (56 C.E. – 117 C.E.) who actually disapproved of the Jews observance of the Sabbath. According to Tacitus, the fact that the Jews alone refused to work every seventh day, was proof that they were a lazy and primitive people.
In Russia, in the early years after the Russian Revolution, the Bolsheviks, too, disapproved of Sabbath observance. They objected to it on anti-religious grounds, but they also objected because they felt that the people would not be sufficiently productive taking off on a regular basis. In 1919, the Russian communists established the "Subbotnik" – a Sabbath in which the people were expected volunteer to help with the basic infrastructure work. (The volunteers themselves, were also called Subbotniks.) Volunteers joined the road cleaners, park maintainers, rubble disposals and other non-glamorous yet necessary tasks. On the first all-Russian Subbotnik, May 1, 1920, Lenin, himself volunteered to help clear rubble from the Kremlin.
Shabbat Shalom
Also, click here to listen to my interview on Lake Effect with the director of The Whipping Man. Join me on March 2nd at 2:00 PM the REP for the Jewish Community Performance of The Whipping Man. Use code REP when ordering for the March 2nd date and get a 20% discount.


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There's something that I've wondered about for some time. At the Council of Elrond, no one, not even Gandalf, suggests that the Eagles be recruited to fly the Fellowship, first to Gondor, and then, after a period of practice and training, to Mount Doom. The Council occurs during an opportune window in the story, since at that time, the Eagles had already proven their capability to transport passengers (e.g., Gandalf's air rescue from Orthanc), and Sauron has not yet had time to re-outfit the Nazgul with airborne fell beasts. They could fly the Company from Rivendell to a suitable location in Gondor, then take some time to probe Mordor's air defenses. At this point, Sauron, is probably still focussing on places farther to the North and West to find the Ring and its carriers. Once it's established that the Eye of Barad-dur is not directed due west, Frodo and some of his companions can be flown to the Sammath Naur before the Ring has had time to cause him enough spiritual corrosion for him to want to keep it.
Any thoughts? —Unsigned comment by Jgoldberg (talk • contribs).
- Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jgoldberg, and welcome to Tolkien Gateway. This is one of the classic "mistakes" appearing in Tolkien's works. However, the main area of Tolkien Gateway is not the place to discuss such issues -- there are many good forums where people love to indulge in such discussions (a recommendation: The Lord of the Rings Fanatics Plaza). Also, feel free to join our IRC chat, where people might be willing to discuss the issue! --Morgan 20:14, 10 September 2012 (UTC)
- Though I remember from my own forum days that if a newbie comes up with "Why couldn't the eagles..." their immediate reaction is "Not this #%$#%$#$% again!" and probably no-one will take the time to actually answer it, instead pointing you at the myriad of other forum posts on the topic. --Ederchil (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 21:14, 10 September 2012 (UTC)
Thanks, Ederchil. Could you direct me to some of those other posts? Thanks. —Unsigned comment by Jgoldberg (talk • contribs).
- If you search for "Eagles" on the bigger boards - the above mentioned Lotr Plaza, or MinisTirith.com, or Theonering.net, or even the Lord of the Rings boards of IMDb, you might find something. --Ederchil (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 19:30, 14 September 2012 (UTC)
The reason it couldn't be done is because the ring wraiths had those flying things, and they were trying to be covert, flying to Gondor to destroy the ring would not have been a good idea because Denethor wanted it —Unsigned comment by 18.104.22.168 (talk).

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Sharing our love of books via reviews, musings, recommendations and warnings is an essential part of the reading experience. How many bookish friends have you made in the online world? A Reader's Respite has made countless book-minded friends that we might never have met were it not for the bibliophile online community. And reading challenges are a big part of that community.
So this year, 2012, we are returning to our love of reading challenges. Oh, you can be assured that there will be a few that we will not finish and will berate ourselves over at the end of the year. But we'll have a fun time trying and who knows? Maybe we'll meet some new bookish friends. (And perhaps we'll get through some of the 800+ unread books sitting on our shelves....ugh).
Here are the challenges we're signing up for:
Sponsored by Workaday Reads, we're being a little wimpy on this one, committing to 25 e-books in 2012. Considering there are over 100+ books on our Kindle, we have more than enough to choose from. Now if we could just remember what in the hell made us download most of them to begin with....
The death of Anne McCaffrey in 2011 seems like a darned good reason to re-read her classic books in this challenge sponsored by West Virginia Red Reads. A Reader's Respite had no idea how many books are in or related to her original Pern novels. We're committing to reading the original trilogy plus the Harper Hall trilogy. (Oh crap, we've got a book moratorium going on in this house....what if we don't already have them all? A trip to the library may be in order.....)
Hosted by Literary Escapism, we're pretty confident that of the 800+ unread books in this house, at least 25 of them were written by an author new to A Reader's Respite. So it is with a happy heart that we're signing up for the New Authors Challenge.
We're pretty sure that The Hopeful Librarian had A Reader's Respite in mind when they created the Unread Book Challenge of 2012. Or could it be that there are other pathetic, obsessive bibliophiles out there who have a nasty habit of buying more books than they can read? Could it be that we're not alone in the universe?
Ah, The Game of Thrones Challenge. Since The Lit Bitch is hosting it and we just happen to have the entire set sitting here on our shelves (still in shrink wrap, we might add), this must be kismet.
No set of reading challenges would be complete without War Through the Generations. Consistently one of the very best challenges around, this year the focus is on World War I. We're going to "wade" this year and read 4-10 books with a World War I theme.
Traditionally, A Reader's Respite has loved participating in the Chunkster Challenge since so many of our books meet the 450+ page criteria. This year, though, we've decided to forgo the Chunkster because the rules state that Kindle books don't count (what the hell, people? Isn't that the reason we got a Kindle to begin with? So we wouldn't have to lug around a 10lb book anymore?). So instead we're heading over to The Book Garden and signing up for the Tea & Books Reading Challenge where only books over 700 pages count! Since Kindle books are acceptable (thankyouverymuch) we're committing to the Earl Grey Aficionado Level which means we have to find six of these mammoth books here on our shelves to read.
If you're a glutton for punishment and can't resist a good reading challenge, head on over to A Novel Challenge and find one that has your name on it.
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During my 25-year career, I've been fortunate to work closely with some of the best and brightest, supporting government and enterprise customers around the world regardless of where I worked. These experiences have enabled me to meet with statesmen and CEOs, into open and closed-door meetings on "the Hill" and abroad, to serve as a member of the CSIS Commission on Cybersecurity, and participate on numerous think tanks, boards of directors, and advisory boards. I've worked and learned from leaders in private industry and global governments, the defense and intelligence communities, and I've always gotten after it with the goal of making a difference and producing positive results.
When Brad Boston asked for me to succeed him in leading the Cisco Global Government Solutions Group (GGSG) in addition to my role overseeing the Corporate Security Programs Organization (CSPO), I was humbled, honored, and excited. GGSG/CSPO is a great organization. Fortunately for Cisco, our customers, and me, Brad will remain nearby, focusing on our go-forward strategy for Satellite Solutions. This expanded role certainly ups the ante for me, yet it is not an altogether new one. As a member of GGSG senior staff since it was formed, and in my role leading Corporate Security during the past ten years, I've watched the organization grow and thrive.
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In 1958, Andre Dubus graduated from McNeese State University in Louisiana and joined the U. S. Marine Corps, thinking it would be "a romantic way to make a living as a writer." Buoyed by a distinctive voice and a natural ebullience, Dubus's work enjoyed moderate initial success. After six years in the Marines, he entered the Iowa Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa, received his MFA, and completed his first and only novel, The Lieutenant. From then on, he devoted himself to the art of the short story.
But it was tragedy that spurred his transformation as a writer and brought his works a broader readership. In 1986, on a highway outside of Boston, he stopped to help two motorists who had stalled in the middle of the lane. A passing car struck Dubus, severely injuring both his legs, one of which required amputation above the knee. He spent the remainder of his life in a wheelchair. Following the accident, his marriage ended, and he battled with depression.
Fortunately, Dubus continued to write after his injury, and the result was met with much critical acclaim. The notebooks Dubus kept while recovering in the hospital—which include drafts of stories—are just a few of the items found in Dubus's archive, which has opened for research at the Ransom Center.
To help with Dubus's mounting medical bills, a group of authors including Kurt Vonnegut, John Irving, Ann Beattie, John Updike, Richard Yates, and Tim O'Brien read from their works in a public benefit for Dubus. He later wrote to thank the participants because they "made me feel, during a very bad time, that I had hundreds of friends I didn't even know." In 1988, he published a book of Selected Stories and won a MacArthur fellowship. Three years later, he published a collection of essays titled Broken Vessels, many of which focus on the accident and aftermath. In a 1996 interview, he said, "My condition increased my empathy and rid me of my fear of disability and misfortune."
In addition to his notebooks of drafts and short story ideas, the papers of the Dubus collection include family correspondence and a series of journals chronicling his thoughts, personal and religious exercises, and housekeeping notes. The items span from 1925 to 2001.
His son, Andre Dubus III, a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and fellow author, spoke of his father's affinity for the city and university where his papers are now housed. Dubus received from his son a LONGHORNS DAD sticker, which he applied to the back of his writing chair. The younger Dubus reflects: "Sometimes I'd walk into his room before he was finished working, and I'd see my Longhorn father hunched over his desk, writing slowly in pen into a bound notebook, composing one of his masterful stories, all of which will now be in Austin."


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Party Pals: See The Stylish Stars Who Socialise Together
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Who: Julia Restoin Roitfeld & Natalie Joos
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The 100 Moments of TSU Athletics presented by Taco Bell® series continues by remembering one of the most successful baseball players in Tennessee State history.
In 1958, outfielder Sam Bowens joined the TSU baseball team after spending two seasons with the Nashville Elite Giants of the Negro League.
Bowens put his tremendous speed and defense on display while at Tennessee State, earning him looks from big league scouts.
After his time with the Tigers, Bowens was drafted by the MLB's Baltimore Orioles. The going rate for a new outfielder at that time was approximately $10,000.
Before Bowens could join the big league team, he had to spend time in Rochester's minor league squad. He immediately drew rave reviews and was even dubbed the league's fastest player.
In 1963, the O's called Bowens up and the young outfielder responded by hitting a cool .333 and slugging .500 in 15 games.
Bowens became Baltimore's starting right fielder in 1964. He hit a career-high 22 home runs for the squad as a full-time starter.
Unfortunately, Bowens suffered a leg injury later in his career. The set-back coupled with the emergence of a younger crop of players forced Bowens to a back-up role.
He was still successful as a back-up however and even played a part in the Orioles winning the World Championship in 1966. Baseball Digest also named a catch by Bowens as the Play of the Year.
Bowens retired in 1969 and was inducted into the Tennessee State Sports Hall of Fame in 1983.
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Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Douglas Foyle
Dramatic changes in the way the public acquires information and formulates its attitudes have potentially altered the opinion and foreign policy relationship. While traditional approaches have treated public opinion on domestic and foreign matters as largely distinct, the culmination of a series of changes may eliminate the effective distinction between foreign and domestic policy, at least in terms of how the American political system operates. All the factors central to the opinion and foreign policy process, such as information acquisition, attitude formation, media effects, the effect of opinion on policy, and presidential leadership now appear to mirror the processes observed at the domestic level.
This analysis reviews historical trends in the literature on public opinion and foreign policy that has focused on the rationality of the public's opinions, the structure of its attitudes, and its influence on foreign policymaking. The traditional Almond-Lippmann consensus portrayed an emotional public with unstructured attitudes and little influence on foreign policy; however, revisionist views have described a reasonable public with largely structured views on foreign policy that can, at times, constrain and even drive those policies. More recently, the rise of "intermestic" issues, contain both domestic and international elements, such as globalization, inequality, terrorism, immigration, and climate change, have interacted to transform the domestic and international context.
The bulk of this analysis highlights emerging new research directions that should be pursued in light of the changes. First, scholars should continue to evaluate the "who thinks what and why" questions with particular attention to differences between high- and low-information individuals, the effect of misinformation, and information sources. In doing so, research should build on research from non-American contexts that points to the important influences of societal and institutional factors. In addition to continued examination of traditional demographic factors such as partisanship and ideology, additional attention should turn to consider potential genetic and biological foundations of attitudes. Finally, researchers should continue to evaluate how the new media environment, including social media, affects how the public accesses information, how the media provides information, and how political elites attempt to shape both. Given these changes, scholars should consider whether it continues to make sense to treat public opinion dynamics regarding foreign policy as distinct from domestic policy and its implications.
Public Opinion on Foreign Policy Issues
Richard C. Eichenberg
Scholars and governments are interested in four sets of questions concerning public opinion on foreign policy and national security policy. First, what do public opinion polls measure? How do citizens, who are generally uninformed about foreign policy and world affairs, form opinions on these matters? Second, how rational is public opinion? Is it stable or volatile? Are opinions coherent? Do opinions plausibly reflect the flow of world events? Third, what factors influence the formation of citizen opinions? Specifically, what is the impact of fundamental attitudes toward war and military force, partisanship, ideology, and gender? Finally, how universal are the determinants of citizen opinion, especially on crucial issues of war and peace? Are the findings in global comparisons the same as those in the American or European contexts?
Considerable scholarship has been devoted to these four questions. Scholars now characterize public opinion as rational, in the sense that it is fairly stable, coherent, and responsive to real world events. Attitudes toward war and military force are a major focus of the research literature because many specific policy attitudes flow from fundamental views of war. Gender has also become a major focus of research because many studies find that women are less supportive of the use of military force for most purposes. Finally, scholars are beginning to discover that some opinion patterns are universal across societies, while others are more affected by the individual characteristics of national societies. Studies of global public opinion have expanded greatly, with recent scholarship focusing on global attitudes toward gender equality, immigration, and climate change.


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Posted on 14 January 2013
The WWF International Danube-Carpathian Programme is looking for a Project Officer to be based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The WWF International Danube-Carpathian Programme is looking for a Project Officer to be based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The main responsibilities of this position is to support WWF's work from Kyiv, including primarily implementation of the EU project "Climate Forum East", which is focused on developing and coordinating stakeholder platforms and awareness raising regarding climate change adaptation in Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaidzhan.
This WWF position will work closely with the Austrian Red Cross, which is leading the Climate Forum East project, to support national coordinators and project activities in Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova, and will be responsible for arranging input and involvement of WWF experience and expertise. It is anticipated that this position will continue after the end of the Climate Forum East project in December 2014.
The key requirements are:
- A university degree, preferably in the field of environmental sciences, social sciences, economics, political science or similar.
- At least 5 years' experience in international project management, including preferably in EU-funded projects.
- Proven project cycle management skills.
- Proven organisational, coordination and communication skills.
- Previous experience with climate change adaptation a strong advantage, but not obligatory.
- Thoroughness and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with exceptional relationship management and networking abilities in a multi-cultural environment.
- Energetic, proactive, creative and oriented to problem solving.
- Reliable, trustworthy and accurate.
- Very good skills in team work and distance management.
- Proven ability to work in multi-cultural teams.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Russian. Proficiency in Ukrainian also an advantage, but not obligatory.
- Dedication to WWF's mission.
Application deadline: Friday 25 January 2013


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The two men reportedly approached the victim, a 55-year-old Leavenworth man, at Olympic Car Wash, 3107 S. Fourth St., around 12:30 p.m. today.
The suspects reportedly displayed a firearm and demanded that the victim turn over his car. The suspects left in the car heading south on Fourth Street. They then turned east on Muncie Road, according to Maj. Dan Nicodemus, deputy chief of the Leavenworth Police Department.
The victim's dog, a 4-year-old miniature pinscher, was still in the vehicle when the suspects drove away. The men reportedly threw the dog from the vehicle while traveling on Muncie Road.
"A citizen saw the dog get tossed from the car," Nicodemus said.
He said the citizen picked up the dog and took it to Leavenworth Animal Control. The dog has been reunited with the victim.
Nicodemus said the dog had suffered some abrasions and a cut. The owner took the animal to a veterinarian to be examined.
The stolen car was last seen traveling south on Kansas 5 Highway toward Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kan.
The vehicle is a silver Cadillac STS with a Washington state license plate number, AFN9898.
The suspects have been described as two black men who wore white shirts. The victim initially was too shaken to provide more of a description. But police were working this afternoon to obtain surveillance video of the suspects, according to Nicodemus.
Anyone who locates the stolen car is asked to call 911 and not try to make contact with the suspects.
People with information about the case also can contact the Leavenworth Police Department at 913-682-4411 or 913-682-CLUE.


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The Oldsmobile Bravada is a midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) of three generations. The first generation ran from 1991 to 1994, the second generation from 1996 to 2001, and the third generation from 2002 to 2004.
It classifies as a luxury vehicle with the trimmings and fittings to go with the label, including interior leather upholstery, refined cushioning for greater comfort, passenger and cargo room, and comfort features befitting of luxury vehicles. As the years progress, the box-like appearance of the older models taper out to more aerodynamic and curvy designs that give it a refined look.
The maneuverability and stability systems of the vehicle saw improvement over the years to make them work in tandem with its speed and engine power specifications. These changes include modifications on the rear drive, four-wheel drive, or permanent four-wheel drive technology, and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
The Oldsmobile Bravada is known for year-to-year improvements in terms of safety and appearance to keep up with the SUV luxury label of the brand. Having been developed with driver and passenger safety in mind, earlier models show little change except for a tweak of the body work to give it revamped head lamps. The model makes provision for a sunroof as an option and comes with an aesthetically appealing front look, as well as a better and more user-friendly instrument panel for the driver and front passenger. By the time the 2001 Bravada came on the block, in keeping with the luxury vehicle designation, such conveniences as a driver's seat with memory and independent temperature controls for the driver and the front seat passenger had been established as standard features.
The 2004 Bravada Oldsmobile uses rear drive and has a four-door SUV body style measuring 74.5 inches in height, 75.4 inches in width, and an impressive 191.8 inches in length sitting. It sits on a 113-inch wheelbase with a ground clearance of eight inches and rolls on 245-65R17 tires that fit on alloy wheels. It offers 40.2 inches of headroom and 43.1 inches of legroom in the front, while rear passengers enjoy 39.6 inches headroom and 37.1 inches legroom. Other comfort and convenience features include cruise control, a navigation system, steering and audio controls fitted on the steering wheel, and factory tinted glass.
The 2004 Bravada uses a four-speed automatic transmission with one engine option, the 4.2-liter I6, 275-hp engine. The EPA rates it at 16/22 mpg city/highway. The vehicle employs several stability and better control features, including an independent front wheel and rear wheel suspension and ABS.
The 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada comes in one trim with a 4.3-liter V-6 that produces 160 hp using a four-speed automatic transmission. The EPA rates it at 17/22 mpg city/highway. Its close follower, the 1992 Bravada, comes in only one trim that uses a four-speed automatic transmission paired with a 4.3-liter, 12-valve V-6, generating 200 hp at 4600 rpm and spewing 260 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. Its EPA rating improves over that of its predecessor to 16/21 mpg city/highway. Subsequent releases show few changes, though convenience and safety features on the suspension did undergo improvements each year.
The 1996 to 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada comes in one trim and the body shape looks a lot more curvy and aerodynamic than earlier models. However, the four-speed automatic transmission vehicle still sports a 4.3-liter, 12-valve, 190-hp engine that produces 250 lb-ft of torque. The following year's edition shows little change except that the four-wheel disc brakes come as a standard feature on the vehicle.
The 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada takes on a more sophisticated look with a change to the headlamps and the front grille. This edition also adds a sunroof as a standard feature, and the front panel takes on a lot more settings, including air-conditioning and audio controls.
The 1999 Bravada edition adds independent driver and passenger temperature controls as well as factory tinted glass. The 2000 Bravada features a more sophisticated safety system, offering better traction control and handling. The 2001 Bravada independent temperature controls for the driver and passenger remain in this model, and the engine capacity stays the same.
The 2002 to 2004 Bravada models underwent changes in the suspension and maneuverability systems to improve safety. Each subsequent model focuses on this goal. The safety of this vehicle lays a good foundation for later vehicle safety technology.
The 2004 Bravada represents the last edition of the vehicle, and it offers two options, namely the two-wheel drive and the four-wheel drive models. This vehicle is a curvaceous beauty that the EPA rates at 16/22 mpg city/highway. It too contains a standard 4.2-liter I6, 275-hp engine.
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
SUV, Utility/Offroad
In 2004, the Oldsmobile reign was coming to an end, making any model a hard sell.
2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
By itself, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada makes a nice sport utility vehicle, but closer examination reveals that it looks very similar to the other GM midsize SUV offerings.
2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
The 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada is a midsize sport utility vehicle, which veers very much on the luxurious side.
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
The 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada is part of a trio of General Motors SUVs that also includes the Chevrolet Blazer and the GMC Jimmy.
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
The 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada is the result of a major redesign that took place in 1998.
1999 Oldsmobile Bravada
The 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada is a luxury compact SUV intended to compete with the Chevy Blazer and the GMC Jimmy.
1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
The 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada classifies as a luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a wide range of standard equipment.
1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
SUV, Utility/Offroad, Wagon
The 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada is not the best vehicle in the line.
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada
The 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada serves as a luxury sport utility vehicle.


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Hood by Air
Definitively New York brand Hood by Air got its start in 2006, as a line of t-shirts simply emblazoned with the word "HOOD." Head designer Shayne Oliver, a member of the GHE20 G0th1k creative collective, continues to subvert and reinvent streetwear with bold, post-gender reinterpretations of urban classics. Since his win of the first LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers, Oliver has directed his attention towards new approaches to cut, tailoring, and fit. Innovative, androgynous womenswear comes in convertible mashups: skirts crossbred with trousers, bonded decals with t-shirt dresses, and transformative leather accessories.
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The Oracle has spoken. Since the Tory MP Claire Perry was appointed by the Prime Minister in December to advise him on "childhood", I've wondered what she'd have to say on the matter. She's a mum of three so she's clearly qualified, and she's campaigned for a while against the premature sexualisation and commercialisation of childhood.
But it seems to me this is an area where politicians have a lot to say, and much less to do.
David Cameron first started going on about the subject in opposition, promising several months before coming to power the lofty aim of ending the "inappropriate sexualisation" of children. He, a former PR, complained about offensive marketing tactics and vowed that firms which don't behave shouldn't be allowed to bid for government contracts for three years. You can't imagine they were quaking in their boots.
A year after the Coalition took office, Reg Bailey, the head of the Christian charity Mothers' Union, did a report with some concrete proposals. To name a few: put lads' mags in brown sleeves, shift inappropriate billboards away from schools, and give music-videos age-appropriate ratings.
So imagine my surprise to read one of Mrs Perry's main solutions to the problem in today's papers: "A crackdown on raunchy music videos and children's access to lads' mags."
It's not as if the Government shelved the Bailey report because it didn't agree with it. A few months after its publication, the PM announced a voluntary ban by the outdoor advertising industry on ads near schools for lap-dancing clubs. And he also said he'd got a commitment from the top four internet service providers that customers would be able to block adult content from their home computers.
The problem is progress has been slower than the Government would like, hence Mrs Perry's re-heating of some rather historic pledges.
In December, the deal with the internet service providers was watered down, so rather than forcing users to opt in if they want to access porn, they'll only have to "actively encourage" parents to switch on filters.
And while another of Mrs Perry's recommendations today suggests "a better, well-advertised system for parents and children to report inappropriate behaviour online", the "ParentPort" website Mr Cameron launched in 2011 for parents to alert each other to concerns also appears to have failed to take off.
When I just looked at the ParentPort "talk board" on Mumsnet, there were just 12 comment threads over the last year, with one titled "Am I a bad parent? - My kids bore me." Interesting philosophical question, but not one that has much to do with the sexualisation of children.
The Education Department said today it would "update" its proposals on how to enact Mr Bailey's report very shortly, and highlighted "ongoing" work to give music videos age-ratings, and the setting up of "ParentPort" as examples of what has already been done. The whole area is something that's politically popular, as parents - when asked - say they want new laws, for example to force the internet service providers to take action.
While it's easy to berate the Government though for failing to match its fine words with swift action, it's also true that there's no substitute for parental engagement. Yes, removing sexually explicit billboards and making it easier to put internet blocks in place might help.
But as Mrs Perry recognises with her controversial proposal to encourage parents to snoop on their children's texts, the main battle is knowing what your children are getting up to and explaining the rights and wrongs. That's not something any Government can legislate for.


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Egypt's Morsi to Meet With Top EU Diplomat
Egypt's government accepts a request by the European Union's top diplomat to see former President Mohammed Morsi. The ousted leader has spent nearly a month out of public view. Matt Bradley reports. Photo: AP.
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My Letter to HIV: A Letter and Video From Christopher Myron
April 7, 2012
Dear HIV,
We've had quite the arrangement since we met two years ago. When we were introduced I cried, I contemplated and I even hyperventilated. My assumptions towards the idea of spending the rest of my life with you involved disaster, falling victim to a nightmare comparable to drowning in the middle of the dark ocean treading up to a non-existing surface; or trying to scream at the top of my lungs to wake up, yet your vocal cords are handicapped.
However, the truth is that the biggest nightmare rests in the physical world. I can only blame me, not you, for coming into my life. Since our relationship began I focused on what I lost, and neglected to see what you've actually given me -- MY LIFE. For that I have to apologize.
It's not your fault that you exist in a world blocked from the outside unless viewed through a bloody vial. In my world I see the way you've been treated; it sure is ugly. It's been thirty years since your sister, AIDS, revealed herself to our world yet many of us continue to bully you, mistaking you for her.
Many are angry at the number of people whose lives were cut short by your sister, yet many still blame you. Many unaffected by you stigmatize you -- wanting nothing to do with people like me who are now related to you.
And even in our own community, where thousands of courageous men and women fight every day to help those of us related to you, fall short on common solutions. Many have prerogatives on one side of the spectrum while others are on the other side, with countless individuals in between. But, there are a few things we agree on:
So, for all mankind, and for the name your sister has created for you, I apologize.
You're not killing me. You're prolonging me.
I wanted to thank you for giving my life back. Forcing me to have quarterly check-ups to make sure I'm satisfying my compromised system gives me the privilege to talk specifically about things like my kidney functions. Because of which I will probably outlive the life I would've continued had we never met.
Finally, with the ounce of faith I have left in the physical world when it comes to you I dream of the day when all people understand you, not fear you or those involved with you. Should a CURE one day, if ever, is revealed I'm sure you'll have no hard feelings. You're a smart cookie and I know you'll find a new way to survive, without the need for humans, somehow.
Until then, here's to our life together.
All the best,
P.S. Do you mind easing up on the insomnia? Sleep is such a luxury these days and we both need our beauty rest.
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April 13, 2009
Box Score - Game 1
Box Score - Game 2
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Freshman Torre Swanson and sophomore Ryne Barry delivered tremendous starts on the mound for MIT and the Tech bats enjoyed an equally-effective afternoon, as the Engineers dropped NEWMAC rival Coast Guard in a pair of conference games on Monday at Briggs Field. Thomas Phillips drove in a career-high seven runs to pace an 18-1 victory for the Cardinal and Gray in game one, while the Engineers hung on for a 7-4 win in the nightcap.
Mike Ahlin endured a tough loss for the Bears (6-18, 2-7 NEWMAC) in the first game, as the Coast Guard defense committed eight errors. After Creed Mangrum doubled with one out in the first inning of the opener, he scored on Dan Hyatt's single through the left side. Phillips followed with an RBI single to center, and later scored on a single to center by Steven Nunez to give MIT a 3-0 lead after one.
MIT (14-8, 5-4) broke open the battle with 10 runs in the second inning, although three miscues resulted in eight of the runs being unearned. Phillips provided the biggest hit of the frame with a two-out grand slam to left field. Unable to secure the last out of the frame, Brian Doyle and David Nole added run scoring singles while Stewart Park brought in the last two runs of the stanza with a double to left center.
Phillips added a solo homerun down the left field line, his 10th of the season, with one out in the third to extend the advantage to 14-0.
Nic Freburg enabled Coast Guard to get on the board in the fourth after leading off the inning with a double. Advancing to third on a wild pitch, Freburg crossed the plate after Eddie Kalankiewicz reached on an error.
The Engineers added two runs in the fourth and fifth innings to account for the final score.
Phillips finished 3-for-3 in the opener with two homeruns, three runs scores and seven runs batted in. Hyatt, Nunez, Kenneth Lin, Doyle and Nole collected two hits a piece, while every starter picked up a hit. Park added three RBI out of the lead-off spot.
Swanson was terrific in moving to 4-0 to start his collegiate career. The rookie righty scattered four hits, surrendered no earned runs, and struck out a career-high nine batters en route to his second consecutive complete-game victory. Ahlin (1-7) was dealt the loss after giving up seven earned runs in 3.1 innings of work.
MIT jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the second inning of game two as Park connected on a run-scoring single to center and Mangrum brought home two more with a double to left center. Mangrum was caught in a run-down between second and third after trying to extend the knock to a triple.
Coast Guard reduced the deficit to 3-2 in the fourth as Brian Yurovich singled home two runs with a rip to center.Kalankiewicz walked to lead off the frame while Keith Laird followed with a double to left center.
William Blackman and Lin authored RBI singles for MIT in the fifth, while Blackman singled home another run in the seventh.
Trailing 6-2 in the eighth, Coast Guard took advantage of three straight walks after a one-out start to the inning and closed the gap to two following a two-run double to left center by John Jeffares.
The Engineers added another run in the bottom half of the inning, while rookie pitcher Columbus Leonard closed the door en route to his first career save.
Barry (2-1) secured the win for MIT after yielding two earned runs and four hits through seven innings. Jesse Karr worked seven strong innings for Coast Guard, but saw his record fall to 1-3 on the year.


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- Biggest Challenge of Living in a Small Space:
- Entertaining guests is difficult in a small space, but cooking for our friends and family is one of our favorite things to do. To address the impracticality of a full-size dining table in our home, we've custom-made (I know, we're sort of handy) an extendable dining table/desk combo. When we are having friends over, the table slides open to seat 8 people comfortably. When it's just us, the table slides closed with the leaves removed, and functions as a perfectly sized desk.
This project in particular took A LOT of planning to pull off (probably more than I should admit). From determining the size of the table leaves (when not in use, they needed to fit under our bed in a storage tub) to figuring out how to seat an ideal number of guests (the coffee table needed to double as a bench seat), everything in our home must serve multiple purposes. Nevertheless, we've created something we're proud of, and hope our guests feel as comfortable as we do.


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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a term used to describe hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and/or impulsivity. It is a common condition that begins in childhood and may persist into adulthood. Children with ADHD typically have trouble sitting still, staying focused, and/or controlling their behavior and emotions, which can lead to lower social skills, isolation, dependence, and poor performance in school. For this reason, children with ADHD often require special attention from parents, teachers, school systems and healthcare and mental health professionals in order to succeed.
ADHD is linked with a variety of sleep problems. For example, one recent study found that children with ADHD had higher rates of daytime sleepiness than children without ADHD. Another study found that 50% of children with ADHD had signs of sleep disordered breathing, compared to only 22% of children without ADHD. Research also suggests that restless legs syndrome and periodic leg movement syndrome are also common in children with ADHD.
In general, sleep deprivation is a problem among children in America. According to NSF's 2004 Sleep in America poll, more than two-thirds of children experience one or more sleep problems at least a few nights a week. For children with ADHD, poor sleep (too little sleep or symptoms of sleep disorders) may profoundly impact ADHD symptoms. In fact, one study found that treating sleep problems may be enough to eliminate attention and hyperactivity issues for some children.
Children and adults behave differently as a result of sleepiness. Adults usually become sluggish when tired while children tend to overcompensate and speed up. For this reason, sleep deprivation is sometimes confused with ADHD in children. Children may also be moody, emotionally explosive, and/or aggressive as a result of sleepiness. In a study involving 2,463 children aged 6-15, children with sleep problems were more likely to be inattentive, hyperactive, impulsive, and display oppositional behaviors.
Sleep problems are also common in adults with ADHD. In one study, researchers compared adults with narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and AHDH and found a high percentage of symptom overlap, suggesting the possibility of ADHD misdiagnosis among adults.
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If you are bored of the classic Warlords or just want to try something different, new, I present you "The Fifth Horseman" Mod. The Fifth Horseman is a standalone mod of WBC3 That brings huge changes to the game, both Altering , races and heroes, hero classes and spell books. The game add brand new units to the game and Provides unique changes to every single race.
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Has it really been 260 fortnights? Has Woot existed for one-hundredth of a millennium already? Where did those two Roman lustra go? Yes, this month Woot celebrates 70 dog years of questionable business decisions and occasionally reliable customer service - and we're passing the jubilation on to you with our Woot 10 celebration! Please enjoy:
Our live birthday Wootcast, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST, Friday, July 11: A full day of jinks both hi- and lo-, streamed live from the Woot studios! The centerpiece will be a participatory ecommerce experience utterly unlike anything ever yet attempted anywhere by anybody. We'll reveal more later. Seriously, this is gonna be insane.
$10 daily shirts at Shirt.Woot: All month long, our shirt store is turning back the price clock with $10 featured shirts every day! Let's party like it's 2004 except we didn't have a T-shirt store in 2004 so more like 2007 but that's confusing with the whole 10-year-anniversary thing so let's just say 2004! Awooh!
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Games, videos, giveaways, animal fights, and more: We're working on all kinds of fun to celebrate ten years of Woot in the most fitting of ways: with a scattershot, slapped-together jumble of ill-conceived folly. Catch it!
Most of all, Woot 10 is a gift to thank you, the fans, for keeping us alive as we near puberty. You don't even have to buy anything. But you know, come on, we've gone to a lot of trouble here. Would it kill you to flip us a couple of bucks?


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OAKLAND — Workers employed at the Oakland International Airport will pay just $2 — a $4 discount — to ride the new BART tram service to the airport, the BART board decided Thursday.
The fare for other riders will be $6.
The new people mover system is expected to begin service in the fall, carrying passengers between the BART Coliseum station and the airport.
There are about 6,000 badged airport employees, including workers at stores, shops and restaurants and Port of Oakland employees who work there, according to a BART report. The Port oversees the airport.
Airport employees commuting in the new tram will be eligible to apply for a smart transit card programmed to give the discounts.
The tram service will replace AirBart shuttle buses, which charge $2 for a trip to the airport.
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text: Larry Pinkard ODU Sports Monarchs Fall at Maryland, 47-10 September 07, 2013 By ODU Athletics Postgame Presser: ODU at Maryland Recap: ODU at Maryland Box Score (PDF) Box Score (HTML) Photo Album COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Maryland jumped out to a 31-3 halftime lead and never looked back defeating Old Dominion University football 47-10 Saturday evening in College Park. The Monarchs fall to 0-2 on the year while Maryland improves to 2-0. The contests against Maryland and last week at East Carolina were the first two games versus FBS teams in school history. The teams traded field goals to start the game as Brad Craddock kicked a 32-yarder for Maryland while Jarod Brown booted a 35-yarder to tie the score at three apiece for ODU. Heinicke nearly hit Blair Roberts in the back of the end zone for a touchdown but it was ruled an incomplete pass. After the trading of field goals, Maryland scored 44-straight points until Cam Boyd's three-yard touchdown run. Boyd got ODU into the end zone in the fourth quarter, capping a 10 play, 61 yard scoring drive. Boyd carried the ball seven times for 41 yards on the drive. Maryland scored twice in the third quarter to take a 45-3 lead. Brown carried in from 31 yards and he tossed a four-yard score to Nigel King. Melvin Vaughn was tackled in the end zone for a safety early in the fourth quarter for a Maryland safety. Maryland took the lead on a five-yard Brandon Ross touchdown, capping a seven play, 77-yard drive. After Maryland intercepted a pass, the Terrapins used a deep pass from Brown to Diggs and a five-yard Brown run to take a 17-3 lead. Maryland took a 24-3 lead on a Brown to Diggs 41-yard pass, capping a 97-yard drive. Albert Reid gave Maryland a 31-3 lead going into halftime with a 27-yard run to cap an 80-yard scoring drive. Heinicke was 18-of-34 for 166 yards and ran for 51 yards. Larry Pinkard caught a career-best seven passes for 96 yards, all in the first half. C.J. Brown was 14-of-22 for Maryland, throwing for 275 yards and running for 30. Brandon Ross rushed for 149 while Stefon Diggs had six catches for 179 yards. Notes – Jarod Brown made his second field goal of the year, as he kicked a 35-yard field in the first quarter. He is now 2-for-2 on the year … Players that saw their first action in an ODU uniform – Phil Paulhill, Sandy Chapman, David Washington, Ely Anderson, Tyler Fisher, Kyle Bottoms, Malik Gumbs … True freshman Melvin Vaughn caught his first career pass for a gain of 30 yards … Gerard Shillow caught the first pass of his ODU career in the fourth quarter … The three interceptions thrown by Taylor Heinicke ties his career high – vs. Duquesne and at Georgia State, in 2012 … Jarod Brown's touchback to open the second half was his seventh of the year … Richie Staton recorded the first sack of his career on the opening drive of the third quarter … The 38,377 is the second largest crowd to watch ODU play, second to the 45,797 that were in attendance at East Carolina last week … Caleb Taylor's fourth quarter interception was the first of his career and the first of the season for the ODU defense.


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Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013: Three Stocks to Watch
WSJ's Matt Jarzemsky joins the News Hub to tell investors why he's watching stock news from Dell, Yum! Brands and Idenix Pharmaceuticals in the markets today. Photo:Yum! Brands.
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About 15 months ago, I finished the creation of my new kitchen scrap space. This moved my scrapbook work area out of the spare room at our house and into the kitchen. Now, for the past few months, I've been in the midst of overhauling my original kitchen creation again to fix a variety of problems with it. How can it need an overhaul so fast? I believe that organization is something of a living, breathing process. It's never really done because we as people are always changing and growing, which means that our organizational needs shift and change as well. What worked a year ago, or even a month ago, can suddenly be unworkable for us today.
So let's look at what I got right, what stood the test of time, and what I outgrew and got wrong in my original design of the space that I am reworking in this next go-around.
To refresh your memory, here's a look at what my kitchen scrap space looked like before I started the overhaul:
Just because I'm overhauling my system doesn't mean that the original design is a complete failure or that I've totally outgrown it. Some things about the space as I originally designed it do work really well, and are staying the same or only slightly modified in the new arrangement.
What Works:
Desk Drawer: I'm barely touching a thing in the built-in desk drawer except adding my rulers to the things that are stored there. It's convenient, easy to use, and keeps key basic stuff right at my fingertips but out of sight.
Rolling Paper File: The rolling file crate that holds my patterned paper and some of my sticker sheets works so well at feeding my creativity that I rarely bother to reach for my "overflow" stash that is still kept in the spare room.
Tool Bucket (Desk): The tin bucket that I bought in Target's dollar section works great for keeping some of my frequently used items like pens and scissors and my paper piercer right close by and easy to grab. It's also portable, so I can move it onto my work surface while I 'm creating if I want.
Tool Surface: Having the flat surfaces on top of my storage cart and cube that I can leave my die cut machine and paper trimmer out on for immediate use have been wonderfully convenient. That feature, while maybe not making for the most elegant home decor, has helped streamline my work process immensely.
Large Baskets (Cabinet): The large plastic baskets in the cabinet have been great for storing a variety of items. Two currently hold an assortment of embellishments like sticker sheets and 3D embellishment packages. Another basket holds my spray mists and templates right now. The baskets, like the tool bucket on the desk, are great for making items easily accessible and then cleaning up fast. I can take a basket down from the cupboard to work, and then put it away when I'm done for instant clean-up.
A few things, however, are not working so well from in the original design of the kitchen space.
What Isn't Working:
Stamp Storage: Under the original plan, my stamps were spread among 3 different places in the kitchen and then another storage area in the spare room. With the volume of the stamps that I own and use, it became impossible to locate the ones that I needed with them that spread out. I could never remember what I had put in which storage area. I also started using my stamps differently, which mean I was looking for them in different ways than they were sorted in the organizational system.
Small Baskets (Cabinet): The small baskets on the middle shelf of the cabinet were originally a good idea but they didn't age well. I outgrew the space pretty quickly after setting them up. They were being used for small bottles like Stickles, Distress Stain, and other products, and the growth of mixed media rapidly grew my collection of those items. Another one of the things in this space that I really wanted better storage for was my Project Life kit elements. They were stored in their original kit box, and I wanted storage that was more open and easier to use. The desire for more shallow storage space for small items like this actually led to my biggest change in the space (see below).
Drawer Cart: The cart with drawers was another good idea at the start that just wasn't quite working anymore as time went on. My Distress pads quickly outgrew the drawer set aside for them, and I found that the drawers weren't quite deep enough for many of the other things that I wanted to store in that area.
Desktop Storage: The desktop storage has been working pretty well, but has felt inefficient. After contemplating it for awhile, I was sure that I could make better use of this space and fit more into it if I worked at it. (And I was right – see below).
Many of the difficulties that evolved over the course of my first year in my kitchen space came from changing trends. My increasing use of stamping and mixed media techniques required new tools and supplies, which needed different kinds of space. It's meant more bottles of things, more ink pads, and the addition of things like rolls of decorative tape, and ribbon rolls that I hadn't been using in large quantity previously.
So after contemplating all of the above, I came up with a plan to overhaul my kitchen scrap space and make it more workable. If you'd like to see what the changes look like, come back for part two of this article to see!


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At this writing, the central Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle cash wheat price is about $5.35. The Kansas City Board of Trade March wheat contract price is $6.16. The KCBT July wheat contract price is $6.40.
The KCBT March and July wheat contract prices have established up-trends. If you have wheat in the bin, watch the KCBT March wheat contract. The March contact has price support at $6 and resistance at $6.50. Prices below $6 will imply the up-trend has been broken. Prices above $6.50 imply that the up-trend will continue.
The KCBT July wheat contract price has support at $6 and resistance at $6.50. To continue the up-trend, July contract prices must break through the $6.50 resistance level.
The Oklahoma/Texas June 2009 wheat forward contract basis is about a minus 85 cents. Wheat may be forward contracted for harvest delivery for about $5.55 ($6.40 – $0.85). The June 2009 wheat contract basis range is between minus $1.10 and minus $0.80.
The June 2009 cash wheat price is expected to be to be $5.75. June 2009 wheat prices may be as low as $4.50 or as high as $7.50.
June 2009 wheat prices will depend on U.S. and world wheat stocks, 2009 U.S. winter wheat production, including hard red winter and the world's 2009 potential wheat production. The current wheat stocks estimate for May 31 is relatively accurate. Wheat production estimates for 2009 are relatively inaccurate.
World wheat ending stocks are projected to be 5.4 billion bushels compared to 4.4 billion bushels last year and a five-year average of 5.1 billion bushels. World ending stocks increased one billion bushels or 26 percent.
United States wheat ending stocks are projected to be 623 million bushels compared to 306 million bushels last year and a five-year average of 499 million bushels. This is a 317 million bushel increase or a 104 percent increase.
Oklahoma and Texas Panhandle wheat prices peaked on March 12, 2008, at $12.50. The June 20 wheat price was about $8.25. Wheat prices bottomed on Dec. 5 at about $4.30. At this writing, the cash price is $5.30.
The USDA winter wheat seedings (2009 U.S. winter wheat planted acres) estimate will be released Jan. 12. Soft red winter wheat planted acres are expected to be significantly less than last year. Hard red winter wheat planted acres are expected to be slightly less.
Fuel and fertilizer prices were at record levels when the winter wheat was planted. Many producers just applied sufficient amounts of fertilizer to establish a wheat stand. Fertilizer prices have declined but with relatively low wheat prices, some producers are reluctant to top-dress wheat with nitrogen fertilizer.
It is also dry in much of the hard red winter wheat area. Lower soil fertility, dry soil conditions, near record low temperatures and less planted acres all point to less wheat production than last year.
There are also reports that, while the world has excess wheat, there is a limited supply of milling quality wheat. Argentina is expected to produce 386 million bushels compared to 599 million bushels last year and a five-year average of 533 million bushels.
Australia wheat production is projected to be 735 million bushels compared to 479 million bushels last year and a five-year average of 673 million bushels. Australia's wheat quality was greatly reduced by a rain delayed harvest and drought conditions during the growing season.
The size and quality of the U.S. winter wheat crop will be determined by the number of planted acres and the weather in March, April and May.


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Agreed. Socialism is the enemy of ambition, talent, freedom, and individuality.Listercat wrote:Enslaving the best and brightest will NEVER result in the results "Socialism" purports to aspire to.
Nice fantasy, but it just plain doesn't work in the real world.
Bottom-up or top-down, socialism is as evil & stupid as Bradley The Rat Marchand.


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Pets along Main Avenue are a common sight, greeting passers-by with a wag and a little sniff as their owners enjoy a cup of coffee or pint of brew inside.
What many owners dont realize is this can earn them a violation for leaving pets unattended and cost them $45.
While the law is not new, springtime brings out the violators, some of whom may be unaware.
Its something that we have always enforced, said Jon Patla, animal-protection director for the city of Durango and La Plata County.
In April, we tend to step things up because things are getting a lot busier. We had requests from the city to make sure that this law is being enforced, especially by the raft put-in at 32nd street and the central business district, Patla said.
Patla said unattended dogs are a liability because they might bite someone while outside the supervision of their owners, and the city could be held accountable.
It is considered an unsafe act, and an unattended pet is considered being at large if it is tied to public property without its owner around, Patla said.
The ticketing process, which will result in a $40 ticket and a $5 surcharge, goes like this:
Initially, the animal-control officer will try to locate the owner, Patla said.
If that doesnt work, well try to figure out the business that the owner may be in and remedy it that way, he said.
If the owner is not located, the animal may be impounded and taken to the Humane Society, Patla said.
When this happens, owners of unattended animals will have to go through the return-to-owner procedure, Patla said.
There is an impound fee mandated by city and the county when animals are taken to the La Plata County Humane Society, and an owner will still have to deal with the $45 ticket for leaving their pet unattended, Patla said.
It was just such a situation that led to troubles for Gyzmo, a 6-year-old German shepherd-husky mix left unattended last September by owner Teresa Bush.
While Bush was inside Lady Falconburghs using the bathroom, Gyzmo bit passer-by James Paxton on the leg.
The bite caused Paxton, who lives in Arizona, to be hospitalized, and caused Gyzmo to be impounded. The dog was returned to Bush after she pleaded guilty to owning a vicious animal.
To prevent incidents such as this, the animal-protection agency has been encouraged by the city to enforce laws prohibiting unattended animals.
We do extra patrols by foot and by vehicular patrol in the central business district along Main Avenue, Patla said.
Leaving animals unattended on public property is illegal within city limits, but ticket citations are subjective, Patla said.
Whether or not a ticket is issued is subjective to the officer and often depends on the situation, Patla said. We will be cracking down on Main Avenue and the put-in to the Animas at 32nd Street.
There is a loophole, pet owners.
There is a fine line: if a dog is inside the business or tied to the business and cant access the public sidewalk, they are fine, Patla said.
Many were surprised to hear of a ticket for pet parking, and, in fact, many local businesses place a water bowl in front of their business for pets to hydrate while owners shop.
We try to do everything we can to give back to the community. We even have dog treats in our store, said Pat Speno, a bookseller at Marias Bookshop, at 960 Main Ave.
At Marias, pets are permitted in the building alongside their owners.
Molly Moore, a barista at Steaming Bean at 915 Main Ave., said the same.
Weve had a water dish outside for over five years, Moore said. Even though pets arent allowed in the store, we provide water for pets walking by.


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|View Poll Results: sasuke reactions' to naruto's jutsu
|*laughing hysterically* i'm still the stronger one....
|Good job, I'm happy for you!!! *Gives Naruto a hug*
|Impressive, but don't think you're the only one with new jutsu
|*shocked* Impossible.....is this....the new naruto?!
|Voters: 75. You may not vote on this poll
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|2007-01-26, 16:27
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kita kita oyaji
Join Date: Jan 2006
(Manga) Sasuke's reaction to the new naruto
there has been quite a lot of hype about naruto's new jutsu recently. Assuming that they do face each other again (which they probably will), what will sasuke think of the new naruto?
Based on their last encounter, sasuke was trying to perform a jutsu that will "end" the fight between sai, naruto, sakura, and yamato. i think this unnamed jutsu's of his will even the playing field. So my bet is that he'll be impressed, but not overly so.
|2007-01-26, 18:07
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Join Date: May 2004
Age: 32
Sasuke already acknowledged Naruto as an equal in their last fight. I think if there's one thing that will really piss him off this time, it will be the fact that Naruto was able to match his power by following the "weak" path of sticking with his friends, without making any of the sacrifices that Sasuke did.
|2007-01-26, 22:36
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✖ ǝʇ ɯıqnɾl ☆
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Mortuary : D
He wouldnt even bother his intial obcession with Naruto was due to lack of progress in comparision with Naruto and other reasons . Now he is found Oro and grown stronger why would he bother .
He would be happy or indiffrent why ? coz getting to Itachi via akatsuki would be faster
|2007-01-27, 17:46
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Age: 32
If Sasuke can realize the difficulty and power of this new jutsu (especially if its complete) he'll probably act just like the Rooftop on Konoha Hospital:
"Shit! Naruto just how far does your power extend?!" (after watching the damage of Rasengan compared to his own Chidori)
So probably option 4.
|2007-01-27, 18:40
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Sasuke's "That" jutsu that he was going to use to end the fight will rival the fuuton rasengan. He'll be suprised for a second, smile and use "That" jutsu.
Here is a scene that I predict.
Naruto: "SASUKEEEEEE!!!!!" <Gets kage bunshins to help make fuuton rasengan>
Sasuke: <Shocked face with a little bit of thinking (maybe)> <smiles> and uses "that jutsu"
the two run into each other, and its a stalemate
|2007-01-27, 21:45
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Location: Location is all relative.
-I chose Option 4 since it certainly wouldn't be the first time Naruto has made Sasuke wonder where Naruto was getting all of his strenght from. Of course Option 3 is also quite plausible but I chose Option 4 since the next time they do clash it will be something with no-holds-barred, all out destruction.
|2007-01-27, 23:39
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The Ironman
Join Date: Sep 2006
Actually, Option 2 has already come to pass somewhat
Spoiler for manga:
But if we don't count that, I vote for Option 3. Sasuke's smug, but he's not the type to laugh at an opponent.
|2007-01-28, 06:32
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Join Date: Jan 2006
This thread is not for comparing between the two, so there shouldn't be any problem if we steer clear from that.
Someone mentioned sasuke wasn't showing any emotion when he met naruto. I think this is because naruto wasn't giving sasuke a good enough fight to provoke a of reaction from him.
|2007-01-28, 08:17
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Konoha's ANBU
Join Date: Dec 2005
Age: 32
He was laughing cuz there was such a small hole in that watertower. While his was obviously bigger. So he felt good immediatly....but then....
We all know his reaction after he saw the back of it though ...making him feel like an inferior person again.
|2007-01-29, 03:01
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REdiculous (see profile)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: I live in a freakin' desert...not even a cool desert with cacti and stuff...just a whole lot o' nada
Age: 35
In reference to Sasuke's "that" jutsu...I think the reactions are going to be switched. I think it's Naruto who will be "*shocked* Impossible.....?!" But then will come back ("Impressive, but don't think you're the only one with new jutsu") with something stronger (perfected Fuuton Rasengan).
|2007-02-01, 02:42
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My good neighbor Totoro
Sasuke'll be "!!!??!?!?!11?!?1?/!!"
then Naruto'll be "L33T!!!11!1!!!ONE!!!" with his new tech
then Sasuke'll be "pshh, mine's bigger than yours, damn right, it's bigger than yours" (JUTSU-wise)
Then Kyuubi comes out, and puts both of them back in their place.
"But wait! didn't Sasuke pwnzorzzz kyuubi already?" Yeah, that's before it came out and chomped his sorry ass...then used his sharingan eyes as massaging hand balls.
but realistically, if we're to believe kishimoto, this time naruto's tech really will be unsurpassed. whether or not he utilizes it to its full potential who knows, but sasuke should be impressed by a lot.
|2007-02-01, 04:21
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REdiculous (see profile)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: I live in a freakin' desert...not even a cool desert with cacti and stuff...just a whole lot o' nada
Age: 35
Anyway, I certainly hope Sasuke just doesn't trump it...it'd be stupid, plus it'd make their relationship even more Dragonball Z-ish. I hate it when they do stuff like that:
"I'm going to up my power by doing this!"
"Well, I'll up my power too, and it'll be more powerful than your power!"
"Oh yeah? Well, I'm uping my power AGAIN!"
"Yeah? Well I'll change forms into something that's just stronger than you!"
"Ha! I'm going to use this super-dooper own all move!"
"Well I'll negate it with my even superer-even dooperer move!"
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vaihdoin siks tähän ku wmp on kämä ja foobar ei toimi 5.1 äänillä uuden äänikortin kanssa en tiiä miks (club3d theatron agrippa 7.1)
It's good software. I don't like all the extra junk that's included but at least they offer you the option to not install anything you don't want, which is quite considerate.
There's no maybe about it at this point. I use Winamp for my streaming listening/viewing and for all the video file types it will support. If you want a lightweight very powerful audio player that does not try to "phone home" to AOL (or anybody else) try Foobar 2000. Not very slick looking but solid.
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March of the penguins comes to Jamestown
The 30th annual Penguin Plunge will take place at noon on New Year's Day at Mackerel Cove town beach.
The plunge is a New Year's tradition in Jamestown. People strip to their swimsuits on the beach. Frigid water and cold air do not deter them. When the fire station horn blows precisely at noon, they whoop and holler while running at full tilt toward the dizzyingly cold water.
For about a minute, or until their lips turn blue, the plungers flap their arms and squawk like penguins, although penguins do perform with a bit more decorum. Then they waddle back to the beach where there is usually someone to wrap a large towel or blanket around their quivering white flesh.
The annual event is one of the largest fund-raisers for Rhode Island Special Olympics, which trains mentally-disabled athletes to compete in a variety of sports.
Mike McGovern, the director of Special Olympics, said that last year's plunge raised some $85,000 and included between 600 and 700 people who happily jumped into the freezing waters of Mackerel Cove for the cause.
New this year will be commemorative rubber bracelets that say "Jamestown-Penguin Plunge" on a black band, on sale for $3.
McGovern said that the Jamestown Police Station will open at 9 a.m. for participant registrations, and people can also register by downloading the form on the Web site at www.specialolympics. org.
Call 823-7411 for more information.


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David, from our home office, recently made the trek out to California to check out the goings-on at the the 2012 Sea Otter Classic, and he brought along his GoPro HD HERO2 video camera to document just a few of the events that were going on. From cross-country to downhill to road riding to simply browsing or demo-ing new cycling gear (in the sprawling infield of Laguna Seca Raceway), Sea Otter had something for everyone who loves bikes:
The guys at Bike magazine put together their own Sea Otter edit, with this cool Sea Otter Classic Pro Men's Dual Slalom highlight video, featuring the pro winner, GT's Kyle Strait:
While you're at it, don't miss out on more Sea Otter Dual Slalom Highlights, and you should definitely watch this clip featuring the action at the Sea Otter Downhill Practice Runs and this highlight video of the actual Sea Otter Pro Men's Downhill final. Like we said, Sea Otter was packed with great cycling events.
One of the road cycling pros even put together this look at a lap of the Laguna Seca road course, from inside the peloton:
Finally, we would be remiss if we didn't direct your attention to this edit from the guys showing off during the Speed & Style event:


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Zipcar (NASDAQ:ZIP) reported on Friday fourth-quarter earnings that tripled on higher membership and a significant tax benefit, while the company is nearing the completion of its acquisition by Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR).
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Profit for the quarter was $13.8 million, or 34 cents a share, compared to $3.9 million and nine cents a share a year earlier. The company benefited from a non-cash net tax benefit of $10.9 million, or 27 cents a share.
Revenue climbed 12% to $70.7 million. Zipcar said Hurricane Sandy dragged down revenue by about $1 million.
Analysts were looking for per-share earnings of six cents, while revenue was in line with the company's outlook provided in November.
Fee revenue accounted for 17% of total revenue, up from 15% the prior year. Operating expenses rose 11%, and membership jumped 16% to 777,000 members by the end of the period.
Avis is acquiring the car-sharing company in a $500 million deal, which Zipcar said will close in March or April. Avis has indicated that its fleet and infrastructure will help Zipcar become more profitable. Zipcar, which offers car rentals by the hour or day, currently focuses on major metropolitan areas like New York, Boston and London. Zipcar's sales grown by at least 10% in each quarter since it went public in 2011.
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ROME (AP) — Rome's mayor, indicted on charges that she lied about a City Hall appointment, is seeking a trial procedure that will likely postpone any hearing until after her 5-Star Movement guns for national office in Italy's March 4 general election.
In a Facebook post Wednesday, Mayor Virginia Raggi said she had asked for an "immediate judgment" procedure because she wanted to "determine the truth as soon as possible."
But the procedure would allow her to skip the Jan. 9 preliminary hearing and proceed directly to trial at a later date. The move will likely delay the start of trial until after March 4 election, where Raggi's anti-establishment 5-Stars are hoping to wrest control of the Italian government for the first time.
Raggi has been the movement's highest-profile office-holder, but her administration has been bedeviled by the appointment scandal and Rome's continued decay under her watch. Having Raggi on trial while the 5-Stars are actively campaigning could cost them dearly.
Raggi stands accused of lying to Italy's anti-corruption czar about the appointment of Renato Marra as director of Rome's tourism department. Marra's brother, Raffaele Marra, headed city hall's personnel office until he was arrested in a corruption probe.
Raggi has said that she alone decided the appointment, but text messages uncovered by investigators suggest that Raffaele Marra was involved in getting his brother the job and a significant salary raise.
In her Facebook post Wednesday, Raggi said she was innocent and trusted Italy's justice system.
Lawmakers from Italy's Democratic Party said Raggi had every right to choose her own legal strategy.
"But don't try to paint this as a great act in search of the truth," said lawmaker Franco Vazio. "The only truth is that by doing this she bypasses the electoral campaign."
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