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We continue in our readings from the Hebrew Bible this morning with another chapter in the story of Abraham, a hard one for us to hear, to be sure. Asking a father to sacrifice his only legitimate son and heir? To kill the one for whom he and his wife had waited so long?
It seems incomprehensible that God would ask this.
And as I read the story once again, I'm struck by the one voice that isn't heard in the story.
We hear all about Abraham and how God told him he must sacrifice his son, the son that he loved, how he went up the mountain, a long trek, the boy's heart-rending question: "The fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering," the angel showing up in the nick of time, the ram in the thicket that serves as the offering…
We hear many voices, but one is missing. The obvious one: the mother of this beloved boy Isaac. Sarah, the one who laughed when she heard she would have a son in her old age. The mother of nations.
Silent? Or did she have no idea what was going to happen on that mountain?
The only clues we have are in the aftermath. In the very next chapter, she dies apart from her husband and child, in Canaan. Abraham has to go to the place where she has died and purchase a burial place from the Hittites. She is estranged from her family. Suffice to say, this is not a happy clan and this is most likely not a happy woman. No more laughter now. Was the incident on the mountain a part of that story?
How could it not be? At some point she learns about what happened, and that triggers an estrangement from Abraham, and thereafter, her death.
We don't hear her voice in the Scriptures, but we can imagine her sharing her story with other women: "After a long life, after a miracle of sorts, I had my beautiful Isaac. My gift of laughter, not because Abraham laughed when God made the promise. Not because I laughed when the strangers said it would happen. Just because he was my joy, my little love.
"And then Abraham took my little love on a trip. He didn't tell me about it, except to say that it was what young boys did with their fathers. Just a little camping trip with some of the other young men. He didn't say this was something that God had insisted upon.
"I learned later that Abraham had taken my boy up a mountain and intended to murder him as a sacrifice required by God. He said that God told him to kill Isaac. God didn't even use his name, just kill him, like he was a lamb to be sacrificed. A piece of meat to be burnt on the altar. "
Can you imagine the rage that Sarah must have felt? To have no choice, to know nothing of what Abraham was going to do with the most precious thing in her life? What mother wouldn't be enraged? Is it any wonder that her story ends so?
One of the midrashes on the story of Sarah's death, a commentary by ancient rabbis on the text, suggests this very conclusion to the story: "At that time, Satan went to Sarah and appeared to her in the guise of Isaac. When she saw him, she said to him: My son, what has your father done to you? He answers her: My father took me up hill and down dale, up to the top of a certain mountain, he built an altar, arranged the wood, bound me ontop of it, he took the knife to slaughter me, and if God had not said, "Don't stretch out your hand," I would already have been slaughtered. He did not finish telling the story before she died." (Tanhuma Vayera 23)
Rabbi Rona Shapiro suggests that Sarah is overcome with a grief so powerful that it kills her, while Abraham seems to carry out God's orders unflinchingly. But perhaps Sarah dies because she knows the sacrifice is wrong. She knows that God would not ask this. If relationship is the way we know God, why would God destroy relationship? Sarah knows about relationship, but Abraham does not. He has already demonstrated this: he abdicated responsibility vis-à-vis her contentious relationship with Hagar and Ishmael. It takes Abraham's nearly killing Isaac for him to realize the significance of this son to him.
Shapiro believes that Sarah's death says that this trip to the mountaintop is unnecessary. There is no truth on the mountain. Truth is right here, at home, cooking dinner, doing the quotidian things. Deuteronomy says "Truth is very close to you, in your mouth and in your heart." (Deut 30:11-14)
Sarah dies knowing the truth that Abraham learns only with her death. He never again talks to God. God never talks to him. Instead, he remarries, fathers more children, lives what appears to be a much more boring life than the one he lived before. With Sarah's death, he finally realizes that relationship is where one finds the truth that is God.
We wrestle with a text like this, wondering if it is an example of Abraham's great faith and obedience or yet another example of how Abraham gets it all wrong. Is this a test from God or a time that Abraham misunderstands the instructions? We cannot know for sure, but we can recognize that we human beings sometimes make assumptions about what God wants. If these assumptions do not fit the whole of what God has revealed about Godself, maybe we're not reading God right. Maybe we are hearing our own egos, our own fears, rather than God's instructions.
There's a reason God stays Abraham's hand. He does not expect Abraham to do this thing. Yes, it might be that Abraham has proved his obedience and God now trusts the patriarch. Or maybe, just maybe, this very human man has once again misread God's intentions – as we ourselves sometimes do – and it is only through the reaction of his wife, the child's mother, that he finally realizes how wrong he has been.
And maybe the faith that is shown here is not so much obedience to an outrageous demand by God, but admission that he was wrong, that God would have never expected such a thing, that the boy's mother was right. She knew. Relationships are where we learn about God's love, and where truth lives. Not in a knife. Not on a mountain. Not in murder.
No, God's love and God's truth are found in life, as ordinary as the supper table. In life, as mundane as a kiss before sleep. In life, as lacking in mountaintop glow as the laundry room in the basement.
God is found in life, not death. Truth is found in relationship, not in homicide. Listen for what God says and test what we think we hear against those statements. Sarah did, as painful as it was. We should, too.


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Did The Record Labels Kill The Golden Goose In Music Video Games?
from the of-course-they-did... dept
And now it looks like the labels may have succeeded in bleeding those types of games dry. With Activision announcing that it was dumping Guitar Hero, one of the major reasons given is the high cost of licensing music. Yup, the labels priced things so high that they made it impractical to actually offer any more. Yet another case of the labels overvaluing their own content. Now, it's also true that these games haven't evolved that much, and people haven't seen the point of buying new versions, but part of that lack of evolving is because so much of the budget had to go towards overpaying for music, rather than innovating.

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KTVB-TV reports that search and rescue teams reached 62-year-old Dennis Dombroski of Reno at about 3 a.m. Monday. Dombroski and a friend were hiking Sunday near Washington Lake when Dombroski fell and sustained a broken leg, cuts and bruises.
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We were fresh out of white face paint and sunscreen soaked into his face. So what do you do in a pinch? Oh if you could have only seen Nolan's face when I told him at the end of the night that he had diaper cream on his nose all night. Priceless.
So as I walk around the neighborhood feeling guilty about how I should've put more effort into their costumes, I look at my sweet babies walking up to each house and guess what? They could have been wearing sheets with holes cut out for eyes and been every bit as happy. Seriously.
Having Gram and Pop here from Kentucky made it even more special because it's the first time ever that they've been able to join us. They stayed with the kids while Justin and I went to New York. I owe them my life for that one!
Here's some fun we carved up the night before Halloween. What fun!
Landry was into it the most, believe it or not!
And here are a couple of my favorite. I didn't get one of Campbell. Probably because the kids had to be super still! Which it's a miracle I got one of Landry!
Knowing how long it takes me to accomplish things, I better start working on next year's costumes!


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That was the reaction of a double murderer to today's jury verdict sentencing him to death. Representing himself at trial, Nathaniel Burris had told jurors in Martinez, California to flip a coin, as he couldn't care less whether he received the death penalty or life without the possibility of parole.
"Send me on my way," he told the jury through a severe speech impediment. "I'm happy, I'm smiling and laughing. I have no remorse."*
According to blow-by-blow news accounts by local news reporter Malaika Fraley of the Contra Costa Times, Burris giggled and cursed his way through the entire trial. He repeatedly said he was justified in killing his estranged girlfriend and her male friend, whom he suspected of trysting with her, and testified he would "do it again." After the verdict was read, he cursed and gloated at his male victim's relatives, yelling: "I blew your brother's brains out, and there's nothing you can do about it."
Even more bizarre, after calling himself as the sole defense witness at the penalty phase of the trial, Burris made a surprise admission: He had committed three unsolved armed robberies of San Francisco pharmacies in the 1990s.
When the prosecutor tried to pin him down about these holdups, cross-examining him as to what kind of gun he had used, Burris grinned and refused to answer: "At this time, I'm not going to answer your questions. Motion denied."
A juror who talked to the news reporter after the verdict said jurors were appalled by Burris's courtroom antics, and had a tough time understanding his right to present no defense. They deliberated for a little over a day before leveling the ultimate penalty, in part out of fear that Burris would kill other prisoners -- as he had testified he would -- if given a life sentence and housed with other men.
Mental health overlooked?
That seems odd, given his bizarre behavior throughout the trial. In the 2008 case of Indiana v. Edwards, the U.S. Supreme Court set the competency bar higher for defendants who elect to act as their own attorneys at trial, ruling that there is no Constitutional right to self representation. Earlier this year, California's high court took that line of reasoning even further, ruling that a judge may bar a defendant from representing himself even if he has been found competent to stand trial.
But the Burris case was a throwback to the pre-Edwards days in which the Long Island railroad killer, Colin Ferguson, was able to railroad himself straight to prison. The spectacle was like handing the prosecutor a shotgun loaded with buckshot and seeing if he could hit the defendant at a range of five feet.
Not difficult. Not pretty. And certainly not dignified for the legal system.
Not a one-time case
This isn't the first time in recent memory that Contra Costa County (northeast of San Francisco) has hosted such a farcical spectacle. Three years ago, a man named Edward Wycoff was allowed to represent himself in the ambush killings of his sister and brother-in-law. Like Burris, he was unrepentant. He testified at trial that he should win an award for ridding the world of two evil people who were "too easy" on their children and had not invited him over for Christmas.
I'm sure you can guess the outcome.
The jury deliberated only 45 minutes before sentencing Wycoff to die. And that was even after the son of the dead couple -- who had opposed the death penalty -- testified that Wycoff was too emotionally impaired to get the ultimate penalty.
In Burris's case, the prosecutor insisted that the defendant's bizarre conduct was irrelevant.
|Snapshot of Burris with murder victim Deborah Ross
But we have only his word on this, because there is no publicly available information on whether Burris's psychological functioning was ever fully explored. In a typical capital case, psychiatric problems, brain damage, childhood trauma, and a host of similar factors are explored as potentially mitigating circumstances that may be presented at the penalty phase of the trial.
For a psychopathic killer, Burris seemed to have an awfully strong death wish. The case reminded me a bit of the landmark case of Richard Moran, who strode into the Red Pearl Saloon in Carson City, Nevada back in 1984 and shot the bartender and a customer dead before looting the cash register. Facing the death penalty, Moran waived his right to counsel, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to death.
Here, the charade took a little longer to play out, but the outcome was just as foregone.
Burris spent quite a bit of time scoffing at the prospect of the death penalty, saying that California's capital sentencing scheme is so dysfunctional that his execution will be held up by appeals for the next 30 to 40 years, while he lives out his life comfortably on Death Row. I have to agree with him there. Especially given his questionable competence, which will be ripe grounds for appeal, I predict that the death penalty will be abolished in California before Burris gets the needle. Public support for capital punishment has never been lower in California. The internationally watched Proposition 34, which would have eliminated executions in the state, was narrowly defeated (53 to 47 percent) even as Burris stood trial, and the issue is unlikely to go away.
In the meantime, Burris sees no problem at all.
"I'm walking the plank. It's my plank to walk. I don't want anyone pushing me, guiding me or holding my hand," he told the jury charged with deciding his fate. "My life has been really interesting. I love it, and I'm actually interested in what's going to happen down the road."
"I'm as cool as a cucumber."
*All direct quotes in this post were gleaned from the detailed news accounts by Malaika Fraley of the Contra Costa Times. Thank you for the reporting, Ms. Fraley.
Related blog posts:
- Mentally ill: No constitutional right to self representation (June 19, 2008)
- How will Edwards affect competency evaluations? (June 20, 2008)
- California adopts Edwards: OK to deny self-representation to mentally ill (Feb. 1, 2012)


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Sunday, 27 July 2008
Strawberry buttercream layer cakes
These make a pretty and sophisticated looking dessert out of what is basically just cupcakes and buttercream. Oddly, although strawberries are undoubtedly the star of this dish, you only need 4 to make the buttercream!
The buttercream looks very dry and crumbly....
...until you add 4 strawberries:
If you wish, you can drizzle a little strawberry or raspberry liqueur over the layers of sponge; I didn't as my eatership for these included a child and a teetotaller.
Cut each sponge into 4 layers:
Spreading the buttercream over the outside proved a "challenge" (i.e. lots of swearing) but I blame the 29 degrees centigrade temperature of my kitchen rather than the recipe – hot weather is lovely in many ways, making buttercream is not one of them!
The cupcakes look very pretty when finished, a bit like Daleks if they discovered their feminine side:
But no one would guess what the inside looks like!
For the sponges:
190g unsalted butter, at room temperature
190g caster sugar
3 eggs
3 tablespoons milk (whole or semi skimmed)
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the buttercream:
125g unsalted butter, at room temperature
500g icing sugar
4 strawberries, hulled and chopped
Optional: strawberries to decorate the finished cakes.
How to make:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan oven 170°C/375°F/Gas mark 5.
- Grease 8 individual pudding basins.
- Start by making the sponges: beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, flour, milk and vanilla to the mix and beat until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the pudding basins and bake until the cupcakes are golden and risen, and a skewer comes out cleanly. This will take approximately 20-25 minutes i.e. longer than a cupcake as the basins are deeper.
- When cooked, leave to cool on a wire rack and turn out of the basins as soon as they are cool enough to handle. Invert the cake on the rack as this is how you will be serving them.
- Now make the buttercream: whisk the butter in a bowl and gradually whisk in the icing sugar.
- Add the chopped strawberries and whisk until they are mashed up and have turned the buttercream pink.
- Now assemble the dessert: start by levelling the base of the cupcake so that your stacks don't slide everywhere. Slice each cake into 3 or 4 layers (depending on how tall your sponges are) . Spread buttercream on one side of each layer and reassemble.
- Spread buttercream around the sides of the cake so that no cake is visible. Chill until required, and take out of the fridge 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Decorate further with strawberries if you want to.
- Bask in glory at the wonderful thing you have made.
- Eat.
9 comments:
- glamah16 said...
Those look so elegant. I want to give a tea party and serve those up.
- 27 July 2008 at 19:41
- Blog Princess G said...
Oh I love it! Girly daleks!
- 28 July 2008 at 05:47
- Michaela said...
Get me to the kitchen! I want a girly dalek for tea. Sod the diet. Again.
- 28 July 2008 at 08:11
- daphne said...
woah! that's alot of cream!! Still, it looks so pretty and girly!! Great for a tea party too.
- 28 July 2008 at 16:16
- cakewardrobe said...
Look at all that PINK! Who wouldn't want to wear it.. I mean eat it!
- 28 July 2008 at 16:45
- Kia said...
Ohmigosh, that looks divine!!!
- 28 July 2008 at 21:41
- Dee said...
Only four strawberries for the buttercream! I love the secret layers inside - such a naughty surprise.
- 29 July 2008 at 11:31
- trashalou said...
Feminised daleks! It opens up a whole new vista doesn't it? How about Cyberwomen who insist upon being clad with titanium or white gold?
Or a Nestene Consciousness with ribbons in its molten plastic surface?
Ooo! The possibilities are endless.
- 29 July 2008 at 20:57
- Mike of Mike's Table said...
I've never made a buttercream yet...out of fear...fear that I'll eat it all before putting it on a dessert. This looks absolutely delicious!
- 30 July 2008 at 22:17


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Other Prevention Tips
- Can Identity Theft Be Prevented?
The Answer is Both Yes and No.
I like to compare identity theft with someone trying to break into your house.
Can you prevent someone from breaking into your house? Well, you can do things to make it hard for them. You can install
locks, alarms, and security cameras. You can hire security experts and armed guards.
Would it still be possible for someone to break in with all that in place? Sure, if they were determined enough and had
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- Do not click on links in any emails you receive from financial institutions – even if you're 100% sure they're legitimate. Instead, go to your browser and type in the domain name of the institution (e.g. www.wellsfargo.com or www.paypal.com) and then login to your account. Some emails you receive about your financial accounts are actually fake and are called "phishing" emails.
- Make sure your computer is set to automatically download the latest patches and fixes. Any computer operating systems will have security holes. You will want to install a new fix once they are discovered and patched. Both Microsoft Windows and Mac have an easy method for doing this.
- Install virus and spyware detection software and keep them updated.
- Install a lockable mailbox at your residence to reduce mail theft.
- Take credit card receipts with you. Never toss them in a public trash container.
- Never leave your purse or wallet unattended at work or in church, restaurants, health fitness clubs, parties, or shopping carts. Never leave your purse or wallet in open view in your car, even when your car is locked.
- Destroy all checks immediately after you close a checking account. Destroy or keep in a secure place any courtesy checks that your bank or credit card company sends to you.
- Do not have your bank send your new checks to your home address. Tell the bank that you prefer to pick them up.
- Reconcile your check and credit card statements in a timely fashion, and challenge any purchases you did not make.
- Limit the number of credit cards you have, and cancel any inactive accounts.
- Never give any credit card, bank, or Social Security information to anyone by telephone, even if you made the call, unless you can positively verify that the call is legitimate.
- Minimize exposure of your Social Security and credit card numbers. If the numbers are requested for check-cashing purposes, ask if the business has alternative options such as a check-cashing card.
- Do not allow your financial institution to print your Social Security number on your personal checks.
- Safeguard your credit, debit, and ATM card receipts. Shred them before discarding.
- Scrutinize your utility and subscription bills to make sure the charges are yours.
- Memorize your passwords and personal identification numbers (PINs) so you do not have to write them down. Be aware of your surroundings to make sure no one is watching you input your PIN.
- Keep a list of all your credit accounts and bank accounts in a secure place so you can quickly call the issuers to inform them about missing or stolen cards. Include account numbers, expiration dates, and telephone numbers of customer service and fraud departments.
- Do not toss pre-approved credit offers in your trash or recycling bin without first shredding them. Dumpster divers use these offers to order credit cards in your name and mail them to their address. Always do the same with other sensitive information like credit card receipts, phone bills, and such.
- If you don't receive your billing statement, notify the company immediately.
Again, none of these tips are guaranteed to prevent identity theft. You just want to make it more difficult for someone to steal your identity.


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Saturday, May 15, 2010
Something wicked to do with leftover egg yolks
I have been keeping my eye out for recipes to use up a heap of egg yolks I have sitting in my freezer due to an uncommonly high amount of meringues being baked here lately. This recipe for Chocolate Custard Tarts from Bill Granger's Open Kitchen caught my eye. Oh My! They are so delicious, the chocolate custard is heavenly & I really had to stop myself from eating it all up out of the pot before it even reached the shells. Luckily I showed some restraint & made the tarts as it was even better once encased in golden puff pastry. Bill is such a legend, sorry but I do drool over his books, breakfast king, divine sweets & gorgeous & usually pretty healthy lunches & dinners too, who can resist?
Anyway I scoffed 2 tarts before they rest were ripped out of my hands and off to Michaels sisters 30th birthday party tonight, I promised a dessert yet in the end couldn't make it as I had to stay home with the boy who has had a bit of a cold (me too) & needed his sleep. Oh well, secretly I am pleased with a whole night just to myself, no whining, no footy in the background, just silence & the freedom to do whatever I want (without leaving the house of course) for a few hours at least. So here I am sitting at the computer, glass of champagne in reach, blogging away, doing online crosswords & looking forward to snuggling up with my book, currently reading The Slap & I am loving it. Just finished cleaning the kitchen & had a gourmet dinner of a corn cob with salt & butter (hey, it's nice not to have to cook for a change!) & feeling very relaxed.
Oh yeah, I found the recipe for the tarts here if you want to give them a go.
Posted by Ange at 7:28 pm
4 comments:
- Christine said...
Sounds like you had a night of bliss, although would be better if the boy wasn't sick :(
Choccie tarts look yummy. I might try them out!
- 3:36 am
- Megan said...
Ooooh thanks! This is perfect. Been craving for some chocolate. I think I'm adding a tiny slice of strawberry on top for this.
- 10:19 pm
- Agnes said...
Sounds like a wonderful evening! :) Those tarts look so decadent. Gorgeous.
- 10:17 pm
- Ange said...
Thanks girls & do give them a go, def worth it!
- 7:23 am
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Monday, December 23, 2013
More Letters From Santa
3 comments:
- Elizabeth said...
Judy heard from, and now Ann. No, I'm not digging back through my letters - I may have one or two??? Think Mother was Santa Claus in the last one? Dad was definitely wrote the other letters. I remember once at Ralston when Dwight took the letter from Santa and tried to decide if he could write like that if he used his left hand - results inconclusive.
- December 23, 2013 at 2:59 PM
- Dwight said...
I am so amazed. I had no idea anyone had any of these priceless gems. They are all written with a tinge of sadness about the scantiness of Santa's sack, but I don't think any of us ever thought much about it. Christmas was all in the magic. Thank you all for finding and posting these.
- December 23, 2013 at 5:56 PM
- Ann said...
My question is who was the long legged grasshopper?
Steve's computer died so it will take him awhile to catch up with us.
- December 23, 2013 at 10:09 PM


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Maggie Q steps out to attend the premiere of the new documentary flick Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon on Thursday evening (May 29) at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Also in attendance at the event were Zachary Quinto and Kelly Choi.
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text: From Slashdot: "Word came down this morning that when Attachmate bought Novell, certain intellectual property rights were sold to a Microsoft-led consortium as part of the deal. Since Unix is the most valuable piece of IP Novell owns, there was a certain amount of panic that suddenly Redmond is in charge of this foundational technology for Linux and a number of other open source projects. But, while MS is being cagey, Brian Proffitt doubts that Unix was part of the IP package that was sold and believes that Linux would be safe even if it were." Hm. Depending on how this breaks, what impact might this have on the BSD world, including Apple?


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"Malenczak" Surname
Frequency of "Malenczak" Surname in the US
2000 US Census
The surname "Malenczak" is not included in the US Census Bureau's ranking of surnames with 100 or more people. Since fewer than 100 people with this surname were included in the 2000 Census, it is relatively uncommon.
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The Red Green Show "New Job In Town" Harold becomes the successful candidate when Possum Lake decides to hire a professional public relations person to promote the area. Then Red makes an automatic dog wash.G
12:30 am
Keeping Up Appearances - The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket "The Christening" Hyacinth enjoys a quiet family christening for a few moments, at least until pandemonium breaks loose.G
1:00 am
The Thin Blue Line "Alternative Culture" Rick finds evidence of the proud Norwegian spirit in the country's capital - from Viking ships to a sleek new opera house, from World War II tales of terrorism to the constant festival at the thriving harbor. He takes in major art pieces and sails with friends in a fjord.G
1:30 am
My Family "Can't Get No Satisfaction" Michael and Alfie's internet dating does not go quite according to plan. Kenzo's piano-playing may leave a lot to be desired, but will Ben's attempt to get his old band together prove a bigger hit?G
2:00 am
The This Old House Hour After a little antiquing at The White Elephant, Norm and Kevin help Tom install interior screens and a Dutch door. Electrician Allen Gallant shows off the exterior lighting and generator, and homeowners John and Julie Corcoran give a grand tour of the beautifully decorated "English cottage" with interior designer Keith Musinski. In the second half of the hour, on ASK THIS OLD HOUSE, Kevin travels to Chicago to learn how subway trains are serviced. D
3:00 am
Outdoor Idaho "Birders, Banders & Binoculars" They can be fierce predators and some of the gentlest of creatures. Some are rare, others are quite common; but they all have the power to bewitch and bedazzle. Birds live in a world that for us is the stuff of dreams and wonder. We take to the field to celebrate birds and the people who study, care for, and watch them.G
3:30 am
Dialogue "Philip Gourevitch: Conversations from the Sun Valley Writers' Conference" The New Yorker staff writer and editor of The Paris Review talks with host Marcia Franklin. Gourevitch is the author of I Regret to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families, an investigation of the 1994 Rwandan massacre. He also wrote The Ballad of Abu Ghraib about some of the military police who worked in that prison during its scandal over inmate torture.G
4:00 am
Sesame Street "Rocco's Playdate" Elmo and Zoe have an arts and crafts play date, but Rocco, Zoe's pet rock, is upset that he doesn't have his own play date. Elmo volunteers to find a friend who is round for Rocco and brings in a balloon. But Rocco wants a friend with a face and hair. D
5:00 am
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood "Daniel's Sleepover/Backyard Camping" Daniel's Sleepover - Daniel and his parents go to Prince Wednesday's castle for a family sleepover. When Daniel and Prince Wednesday go through their bedtime routines together, Daniel realizes how different it is sleeping at Prince Wednesday's castle. As bedtime nears, Daniel and Prince Wednesday notice some things that are just a little bit scary. D
5:30 am
Martha Speaks "Wagstaff Races/The Missing Metal Mystery" Wagstaff Races - Wagstaff City's environmental club is having a "Go Green Go-Cart Race," fueled by alternative energy. Using sun, wind, and pond scum, the gang gathers at the starting line. Who will win the trophy - and most importantly, how? Vocabulary: (E) energy, solar, alternative, convert, generate (I) cart, (re)use, green, power, parts. D
6:00 am
Rescuing The River: The Raritan The Raritan River runs through the center of New Jersey, with upper reaches that are incredibly beautiful, providing a valuable source of water for more than a million people. But industry took hold of the lower Raritan early on and left its mark. This one-hour documentary, narrated by actor Avery Brooks, tells the compelling story of a river that has been profoundly contaminated over 200 years and of the extraordinary efforts to clean it up. D
7:00 am
Rick Steves' Europe "Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca" Rick marvels at El Greco, pops some explosive pickles and rambles Spain's most awe-inspiring medieval walls. He drops in on a bachelorette party, with local troubadours. He slices and savors tasty jamon, strolls with the crowd, and grabs a front-row seat to enjoy Europe's most enchanting square.G
7:30 am
Smart Travels - Europe with Rudy Maxa "Classical Europe: Ancient Greece and Rome" Rudy visits classical sites around the Mediterranean, picking up new stories and making connections.G
8:00 am
The Desert Speaks "Dying Traditions in a Mexican Pueblo" Host David Yetman takes a trip to the pueblos of the Sierra Madre, where traditions are slowly dying out as the big cities become more accessible to the population. After stopping to see a donkey-powered Pinole grinder made of stone, he heads to agrarian community of Sahuaripa to visit its talabarteria (a leather goods shop) and call upon the last remaining weaver of palm hats and baskets. D
8:30 am
Hey Kids, Let's Cook "Mini Meatballs and Pasta" A favorite saying at Italian dinner tables - Moms would say: "Mangia e statti zitto", meaning "Eat and be quiet". So with that said, we're making Italian today. Mini- meatballs and pasta. D
9:00 am
Growing a Greener World "Young Farmers (Atlanta, GA)" There's a new wave of farmers emerging who are young, educated, hard working and extremely environmentally passionate. As traditional farmers are retiring, these young farmers are answering the call for a healthier tomorrow. D
9:30 am
This American Land "Beaver Builders, Wrangling Water, Body Electric, Census in the Smokies" In eastern Oregon, researchers are doing some extreme fieldwork (snorkeling in rivers and streams in the middle of the night, in the middle of winter). They seek to learn more about how beaver dams are helping to create healthier streams and rivers for salmon, trout, songbirds and nearby communities.G
10:00 am
Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen "Tropical Barbecue" Bridget reveals how to make Huli Huli Chicken right at home. Then, Jack challenges Chris to a tasting of reduced-fat potato chips. Next, Adam reveals his top picks for pastry brushes. D
10:30 am
Aviators Aircraft ownership: Kurtis exploring the varied costs and entry points of flying for everyone from the weekend warrior to the rich and famous. Airpark living: When your driveway is a runway, life is good. and as airparks go, this place is Heavenly! Pilot profile - Pete McLeod: Jeff talks to the Red Bull Air Racer about life as a high-adrenalin, competitive flyer. D
11:00 am
Song of the Mountains Hillbilly Gypsies; South Carolina Broadcasters. D
12:00 pm
Sesame Street "Build A Better Basket" Alan, Rosita, and Elmo are putting together a basket full of goodies for Little Red Riding Hood to take to her grandma's house. Red Riding Hood comes by ready to pick up the basket and asks if they tested it to make sure it was strong enough to stand up to the Big Bad Wolf. They agree to test the basket, and Alan holds it up saying, "I got a basket of goodies for you, Grandma. D
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Dinosaur Train "The Good Mom/Hornucopia" The Good Mom - "Mom's" the word when Mrs. Pteranodon meets fellow mom Millie Maiasaura, who is a little too over-protective of her kids. The two moms compare mothering methods in a play date at the Big Pond. Hornucopia! - At the Big Pond, Tank introduces the Pteranodon family to his friend, Stacie Styracosaurus, a fellow Ceratopsian with a crown of elaborate horns on her head. D
1:30 pm
Super Why! "Naila and the Magic Map" Pig and his friends are playing when they find what looks like an Egyptian treasure map. But they can't make out the symbols! To search for some answers, the super readers soar into the book Naila and the Magic Map and explore the world of ancient Egypt. Will they be able to help Naila unravel the mysterious code that will unlock where the treasure lies? Educational Objectives: To learn about Egypt. D
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Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Incredible Journey/Bamboozled" Incredible Journey - Nick and Sally are playing in their homemade Thingamajigger, when the Cat arrives to take them on a real adventure! Off they go to meet salmon Sam, who is returning to the pool where she hatched so she can lay her eggs. With the help of the Subber-e-blubber, they follow Samantha underwater, upriver on her incredible journey! Bamboozled - Sally needs to find a gift for her stuffed panda, Pammy. Who better to ask than a real panda? The Cat takes them to meet Zhu Zhu, a giant panda who helps the kids to discover all the wonderful things you can do with her favorite food, bamboo. D
2:30 pm
Wild Kratts "Koala Balloon" Martin and Chris must protect a young koala stranded in the Australian Outback, and help him get back to his Eucalyptus forest habitat. On their quest to return the adorable animal home, the brothers discover lots of interesting facts about how animals are specialized to their own environment, and with some tips from an intrepid desert dweller called the thorny devil, they must survive the desert crossing and bring the koala home. D
3:00 pm
Wyland's Art Studio "Manta Ray Silhouettes" Create the simplicity of nature from drawing shapes and forms.G
3:30 pm
Piano Guy Host Scott Houston and five-time Grammy nominee, David Benoit, show viewers how to play Horace Silver's "Song For My Father." Guest pianists name and discuss their biggest musical influences. Bobby Floyd performs "Honeysuckle Rose. D
4:00 pm
Wild! "The Great Elephant Gathering" This film captures the stunning natural phenomenon of wild Sri Lankan elephants assembling in large numbers every year, a behavior found in very few places around the world. But with a dwindling elephant population and the encroachment of their natural habitat and food by an expanding human population, the gathering could be under threat.G
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Nature "Survivors of the Firestorm" The wildfires that tore through the Australian state of Victoria in February 2009 incinerated more than a million acres, leaving death and destruction in their wake. Volunteers nurse burned and traumatized wildlife - even fish - back to health at wildlife hospitals and private facilities. Meanwhile in the forest, renewal is taking place too. One year later, the natural world is well on its way back to health.G
7:00 pm
Wild! "The Great Elephant Gathering" This film captures the stunning natural phenomenon of wild Sri Lankan elephants assembling in large numbers every year, a behavior found in very few places around the world. But with a dwindling elephant population and the encroachment of their natural habitat and food by an expanding human population, the gathering could be under threat.G
8:00 pm
Born Free Legacy Joy Adamson's book Born Free caused a sensation when it was first published in March 1960. As well as topping the New York Times bestseller list, the book and its later film adaptation made a massive impact on conservation and science. The programme marks the 50th anniversary of Born Free's publication by revisiting the inspirational story of Joy and her husband George, a game warden turned wildlife observationist and author. D
9:00 pm
Natural World: Wild Indonesia "Magical Forest" Strung out along 5,000 kilometres of the Equator, between Asia and Australia, Indonesia's 17,000 islands make up the largest and most varied archipelago on Earth. From freezing glaciers to coral reefs, orangutans to Komodo dragons, the sheer diversity of landscapes and life defies the imagination. This series tells the story of one of the world's most fascinating regions and its magical wildlife. D
10:00 pm
Nature "Survivors of the Firestorm" The wildfires that tore through the Australian state of Victoria in February 2009 incinerated more than a million acres, leaving death and destruction in their wake. Volunteers nurse burned and traumatized wildlife - even fish - back to health at wildlife hospitals and private facilities. Meanwhile in the forest, renewal is taking place too. One year later, the natural world is well on its way back to health.G
11:00 pm
Wild! "The Great Elephant Gathering" This film captures the stunning natural phenomenon of wild Sri Lankan elephants assembling in large numbers every year, a behavior found in very few places around the world. But with a dwindling elephant population and the encroachment of their natural habitat and food by an expanding human population, the gathering could be under threat.G


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Car Deals
Truck Deals: January 2013
Shoppers interested in a new pickup this month will find great deals on virtually every model available. We've listed some of the best pickup deals on our favorite models below, giving buyers a leg up if they're eager to start off 2013 with a tough new truck.
Chevrolet Silverado HD
Buyers interested in a good deal on a heavy-duty pickup should consider the Chevrolet Silverado HD in January. That's because leftover 2012 models are available with up to $4,000 back for cash buyers, or zero percent interest for up to 60 months for qualified finance customers. Both of those deals are available on 2500 and 3500 models. For shoppers who would prefer the latest model year, the deals are almost as sweet. Finance shoppers can get zero percent interest for up to 60 months, while cash buyers can take up to $2,000 back. Regardless of the deal you choose, each provides a good savings from the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP).
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Ford F-150
Even though Ford's year-end celebration is over, the automaker is offering good deals on the full-size Ford F-150 pickup in January. Shoppers interested in financing a 2013 model can get 0.9 percent interest for up to 36 months plus up to $1,000 in cash back if they trade in their old vehicle. For cash buyers, Ford is offering up to $4,000 back on most 2013 models. Interestingly, offers on 2013 F-150 models are better than the deals on leftover 2012s, suggesting that Ford has already sold most of its inventory of last year's F-150.
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GMC Sierra
Several strong offers make the full-size GMC Sierra look appealing in January, even though it's slated to be replaced within the next year. The best deals are on leftover 2012 models, as GMC is offering cash buyers up to $5,500 back on extended cab models and up to $3,000 back on regular cabs. Shoppers looking to finance a 2012 model will also get a great deal, as GMC is offering zero percent interest for 60 months on all 1500-level Sierra pickups. But GMC's deals aren't limited to 2012 models: the automaker is also giving cash buyers up to $3,000 back on 2013 Sierra extended cabs. And finance customers can get the same zero percent interest for up to 60 months, even on the latest model year.
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Honda Ridgeline
Honda is offering a rare deal on the midsize Honda Ridgeline pickup this month. The automaker is touting interest rates as low as 0.9 percent for up to 36 months or 1.9 percent for up to 60 months -- each a good deal on a rarely discounted new model. And while the Ridgeline doesn't have any factory-backed cash incentives in January, we think many shoppers can negotiate a good deal on the truck -- especially as Honda dealers look to clear out 2012 inventory.
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Toyota Tacoma
Toyota is offering lease and cash back offers on the midsize Toyota Tacoma pickup this month. Lease shoppers can get a well-equipped Tacoma with a 36-month term for $229 per month after $2,999 at signing. As that deal is available on 2012 and 2013 models, we suggest buyers look for the latest model year or try to negotiate for even bigger savings. Toyota is also offering up to $500 in cash back for 2012 and 2013 Tacoma pickups. While that offer isn't as much as some competitors' incentives, it's still money off on a highly popular new truck.
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Ford Transit Connect
If you're interested in a truck for commercial purposes, you may want to consider the fuel-efficient Ford Transit Connect van. While it won't carry some items that can fit in an exposed bed, its cargo area is impressively large -- and in January, it's available with some rare manufacturer incentives. That includes up to $1,000 back for cash buyers and interest rates as low as 0.9 percent for 36 months, or 1.9 percent for up to 48 months on 2012 models. Commercial buyers can also take advantage of Ford's upfit cash offer, which provides $750 in cash back towards work done to the van, such as installing shelves or adding carpet.
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What it means to you: Many automakers are offering strong pickup deals to kick off the New Year.


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Estimates from the article of how many times more likely Muslims are to be incarcerated than are non-Muslims in the following European countries:
France -- 14 times
Britain -- 4 times
Netherlands -- 4 times
Belgium -- 9 times
An important French prison official in charge of integration is there to assuage our concerns, however:
"Many immigrants arrive in France in difficult financial situations, which make delinquency more frequent," said Jeanne Sautière, director of integration and religious groups for the French prison system. "The most important thing is toCorrelation doesn't necessarily indicate causation, but there very clearly is a correlation between Islam and criminality in Europe, as Sautière acknowledges one sentence before asserting that no correlation between Islam and criminality exists.
say there is no correlation between Islam and delinquency."
Apparently statistical literacy is not a requirement of those who pursue a noble career in the multicultural racket. Then again, she might realize that indeed a correlation does exist, but, as her line of work dictates, she understands stating that no such correlation exists (irrespective of reality) is of the utmost importance.


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From The Files Of April 6, 1989 '89 "Those Were The Days, My Friend" could have been the theme song for the many longtime members present at the closing
night of the old American Legion Home on North First Street on Thursday night. Old friends and good times were remembered as those gathered there joined hands to sing "Auld Lang Syne" as the barn doors closed. The home was built 40 years ago in the stone barn on the Mason homeplace by Legionnaires recently returned from service in World War II. However, it was off with the old and in with the new as even bigger crowds attended the opening of the newly constructed legion home on the north outskirts of town over the weekend.
Pennsylvania Game Commissioners are investigating a shooting incident in which an apparently stray bullet pierced siding, insulation and fiberboard wall and landed on the floor inside the factory at Overly-Raker Inc., just north of McConnellsburg. Employees found the cartridge when they returned to work after the Easter weekend.
McConnellsburg Fire Chief Pete Lynch is still attempting to determine who owned a home which was destroyed by fire late Monday night and early Tuesday morning along Mountain Road in Belfast Township. When firefighters arrived at the scene, the structure had already been leveled by the blaze. The home was not occupied at the time of the fire but had live electrical service.
A McConnellsburg man, Rodney Clark, 33, was killed in a one-vehicle accident early last Saturday morning along U.S. Route 30 in Ayr Township. He was traveling east when, for unknown reasons, he lost control of his truck, crossed the roadway and travelled off the north berm striking a stone culvert.
Births at the Medical Center: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Todd Schreiber of Crystal Spring on March 29.
Deaths: Rodney Clark, McConnellsburg; Margaret Nave, Potomac Park, Md.; Harvey Black, Hustontown; Dayton Evans, Youngwood, Pa.; Amanda Fessler, Dudley; Frank Bradnick, Fort Littleton; John Houdersheldt, Warfordsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gobin III of Arlington, Va., announce the birth of a daughter, Julia Annabel, on April 1.
Teresa Leese of Needmore is Fulton County's Nurse of Hope for the American Cancer Society.
Marriage licenses: Robert Guerin, Martinsburg, W.Va., and Linnie Mellott, Needmore; Dan Gordon, Needmore, and Jennifer Mellott, Hagerstown.
30 Years Ago
From The Files Of April 5, 1979 '79 The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant accident in Harrisburg last Wednesday with the resulting escape of low level radiation
was a matter of national concern, but except for those with family or friends living near the area, had little impact on people here. Area motels report an influx of evacuees from the Harrisburg area, some of whom have returned to their homes and the 10 cabins at Cowans Gap State Park were filled with families from the nuclear plant immediate area, free of charge. The crisis at the nuclear plant had eased as of Tuesday, but precautionary mass evacuation plans remain on a standby basis.
Pete Hoch, new owner of the Conestoga Inn, is opening the local tavern for business this Friday. He plans to offer the Glen Nell Hotel at public sale on April 21.
A number of HAFCO firemen have been volunteering their services helping to build the new addition to the firehall and the work is progressing in leaps and bounds.
Thad Shimer was greeted by friends with a surprise birthday cake at Great Cove Golf Club on Sunday, after he finished a round of golf, walking the nine holes in the rain. Thad, at 82, is the oldest member of the club and is one of the pioneer members who helped get the club started.
Earl James Hendershot, Warfordsburg, and Carol Edna Slagenweit, Warfordsburg, applied for a marriage license at the local courthouse last week.
Deaths: Mrs. Evelyn J. Gordon, Hancock; Frank Hull, Chambersburg; Claude Garland, Fremont, Ohio; Mrs. Margaret Benchoff, Mercersburg; Earl T. Smith, Hancock; Goldie M. Barnhart Denner, Friedens; Florence L. Bivens, Ayr Township.
Karen Jean Fraker of Fort Littleton became the bride of Steven Lee Grissinger of Maddensville on February 11 in the Walnut Grove Church of God, Maddensville. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Fraker and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Grissinger.
Specials at the IGA: Campbell's pork and beans, 2 for $1; grapefruit, 5-lb. bag, $1.19; potatoes, 79 cents lb.; Tide, $4.39, 10 lbs.
Births at the Medical Center: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Terry L. DeLauder of Mercersburg on March 26; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Craig Staney of Hancock on March 29.
Evelyn A. Houck became the bride of Gary A. Melius recently in the Scotland School for Veterans Children Church. The bride is the daughter of John Houck of Six Mile Run and Sandy Houck of Baltimore. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Melius, formerly of Hustontown and now of Chambersburg.
40 Years Ago
From The Files Of April 7, 1969 '69 The 1969 golf season will open officially at the Great Cove Golf Club on April 20 with a Blind Bogey Tournament, according to a
golf committee spokesman. The event will be an 18-hole affair, with all participants being asked to tee off no later than 2:30 p.m.
The members of the Tuscarora Cycle Club of Mercersburg have announced that they will run a "one-half mile sportsmen motorcycle race" at the Davis Lane Speedway at Hustontown. The one-half mile oval at Hustontown is one of the fastest motorcycle tracks in the East and this season is expected to be one of the best yet.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Hoffman of Hustontown celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on April 15.
Miss Patricia Foreman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Foreman of Hustontown, was one of 40 students nurses who took part in the dedication ceremonies for the 75th class of the York School of Nursing, held last Sunday in York.
Marriage license: Robert H. Albright of McConnellsburg and Sarah J. Grove of Williamsburg, Pa.
Miss Janet Courie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Courie of Banbury, England, and Sgt. Allen D. Shanholtz of Warfordsburg were united in marriage on March 1, 1969, at St. Mary's Church, Banbury.
Engagement: Mr. and Mrs. Irven Cornelius of Orbisonia wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Carol Gladys, to Charles E. Miller, son of Mrs. Barbara Ann Park and stepson of the late Clair Park of Fort Littleton.
At an impressive ceremony held recently in the Mc- Connellsburg Methodist Church, Mrs. Bette Patton, assistant state home economics leader, Pennsylvania State University, awarded certificates to five Fulton County women who have completed a training course in nutrition education. They are: Myrtle Mathern, Burnt Cabins; Edna Keebaugh, McConnellsburg; Virginia Hess, Needmore; Carleton Williams, Big Cove Tannery; and Ada Fletcher, Warfordsburg.
Betrothal told: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bivens of Harrisonville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ella Mae Bivens, to Pvt. Bliss Leroy Pittman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pittman of Mercersburg.
Births at the Medical Center: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Robinson of Mercersburg on March 11; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Morgan of Mercersburg on April 6; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Strait of Harrisonville on April 11; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bishop of McConnellsburg on April 12; a son to Mr. and Mrs. David Gordon of Warfordsburg on April 12.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown Miller of Hustontown have returned to their home after spending the winter in Florida.
Specials at the IGA: IGA cake mixes, 25 cents each; Adams chilled orange juice, 69 cents, half gallon; chuck roast, 79 cents lb.
Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Chubb of town celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on March 27.
Deaths: Mrs. Ida E. Bivens, McConnellsburg; Gerald Junior White, Mount Union; Mrs. Blanche E. Taylor, Altoona; Mrs. Janice M. Boose, Chambersburg.
50 Years Ago
From The Files Of April 16, 1959 '59 Mrs. John Taylor, accompanied by her sisterin law, Mrs. J.R. Guyer, spent last Tuesday in Harrisburg, visiting her brother, F. Earle Taylor,
who underwent major surgery in Harrisburg Hospital.
Mark Lodge of town was taken to Chambersburg Hospital on Sunday, suffering from pneumonia.
Samuel Albert of Dormont, Pa., father of George Albert, local garage manager and head of Civil Defense in Fulton County, died of a heart attack last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Edward Hendershot moved on Friday from Riverside, N.J., to McConnellsburg to help care for his mother, Mrs. Jessie Hendershot, who was discharged from the Medical Center after being hospitalized for two months.
The H.L. Bain Feed Store, located behind the post office, changed hands on April 2 and is now owned by B.C. Snider and sons of Mercersburg and Williamson.
Fulton County will join the rest of the state on Friday by taking part in a Civil Defense Alert. All citizens and school children are asked to go to the safest place and all radio and TV stations will be closed down from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Only the emergency stations with Conelrad will be on the air. The primary purpose of the drill will be to provide the general public with an opportunity to practice basic self-protection measures in the case of an enemy attack. The exact time of the alert is not known but, upon the sounding of the red alert - a 3 to 5 minute warbling sound on sirens, whistles or horns - the general pubic will be expected to immediately "take cover." After an interval of cover during which a make-believe enemy air raid will be taking place, the all-clear signal will be sounded and the mock raid will be completed.
Local firemen answered three calls during the past week, two for brush fires and once to the turnpike where a tractor-trailer caught fire.
On Friday evening, John H. Enck, local band instructor, served as guest conductor of the 116-member Sunbury Junior High School Band.
Arnold Francis Chaney, teacher of science and social studies in the local high school, has been awarded a scholarship for the American Studies Program to be held this summer at Eastern Baptist College, St. Davids, Pa.
An interesting piece of criticism about a local parsonage was found under the door of the "News" office on Saturday, but had to be thrown in the wastebasket because it was unsigned by the writer.
Lewis H. Wible will mark his 92nd birthday on Sunday.
The house adjoining the Fulton Manufacturing Co., the home of the late Frances Steach, was sold at public auction on Saturday to the factory for $1,775.
Marjorie Mellott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Mellott, broke her hip last week while rollerskating at Bedford Roll arena.
Rebecca Jane Tritle and Kenneth Monroe Querry were married on Easter Sunday.
Births at the Medical Center: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Minor Robinson of Fort Loudon on April 6; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Buterbaugh of Hancock on April 6; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Deshong of Mc- Connellsburg on April 6; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Peck of Warfordsburg on April 8; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lake of Warfordsburg on April 11.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Doyle of the Cove are still drilling wells in Fort Littleton, this being the fourth one this year.
Deaths: Dwight Norman Steach of Phoenix, Ariz.; Geraldine Fleming Shafley of Clinton, Md.; Mrs. Ora Deshong Hixson of Crystal Spring; Rebecca B. Copenhaver of McConnellsburg; Abraham Hayes Hershey of Huntingdon County.
60 Years Ago
From The Files Of April 21, 1949 '49 The town's newest organization, the Wolfs' Club, got under way last Thursday night when 65 members attended a banquet at
the Fulton House, served free by Mrs. Vera James.
Smiley Burnette and his show will be the featured attraction at the Fulton County Fair this year.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sharpe of Harrisonville have announced the engagement of their daughter, Melva Althea, to Clyde H. DeShong Jr.
Fulton County was 99 years old on April 19.
Marcus Downes of Burnt Cabins landed a 15-inch brown trout at Allens Valley on Friday, the first day of the season.
W. Kenneth Shaw, former publisher of the Fulton County News, suffered a mild heart attack last Wednesday.
Births: a daughter on April 16 to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray of McConnellsburg; a son on April 16 to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Deshong of Harrisonville; a son April 17 to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sipes of McConnellsburg.
Death: Rodney Leroy Decker of McConnellsburg.
A second-grade student in the local school, 7-year-old Richard Rotz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rotz, was one of the students who received recognition in a national letter writing contest on the subject, "The Teacher Who Has Helped The Most." He wrote about his teacher, Mrs. Harry Elvey, and for his efforts received a certificate of honor as well as a gold Quiz Kid key, making him an honorary Quiz Kid.
Miss Sara Akers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Akers, was one of two freshmen selected to serve in the queen's court during the May Day festivities at Shippensburg College.
This week, Dr. G.T. Lorentz purchased an X-ray machine which he will put into operation in the near future.
Sixty years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Stevens were married with 75 guests witnessing the ceremony. When they celebrated their anniversary on Sunday, only one of the guests was still alive, Mrs. Virginia Beidleman of Harrisburg, who was one of the flowergirls. Mrs. Beidleman spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Stevens.
Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Anderton of the Harris Hotel celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary on March 28.
Births: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Pittman of McConnellsburg on April 3; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Strait of Needmore on April 3.
70 Years Ago
From The Files Of April 20, 1939 '39 Deaths: Alice Frances Michael of Mc- Connellsburg; John Martin of Harrisburg; Mrs. B. Frank Davis of Warriors Mark; Frank Hoopengardner of Belle Grove, Md.
William Carlton Greenleaf and Nancy Robinson were married on April 15.
Mrs. Mertie Spiller and daughter, Mrs. Elsie Smith of Lincoln Way East, entertained at a luncheon and shower on April 13 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Tad McLaughlin, newlyweds. Mrs. Edgar Harris, Mrs. W.H. Selser and Laverne Hamil entertained at a buffet supper and shower in honor of Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin on April 12.
Mrs. George Reisner will be installed as president of the local Woman's Club at a luncheon meeting in the Methodist Church on Friday. Mrs. Russell Glazier will preside at the luncheon and Miss Mary Jane Kirk will sing "The Song of the Cardinal." Hostesses for the meeting will be Mrs. John L. Neill, Mrs. W.H. Greathead, Mrs. Boyd Fore, Mrs. James Guyer and Mrs. Sloan Warthin.
A "500" and bridge card party will be held at the home of Keith Crabmill at Andover on April 27. Sponsored by the Green Hill Civic Club, the proceeds will be donated to the fund for the purchase of an artificial limb for Earl Gray.
Methodist pastors assigned to Fulton County for the coming year include: Rev. M.W. Randall at Hustontown, succeeding Rev. Nelson Frank; Rev. Paul Meyers at Harrisonville; Rev. J.W. Garthoff at Burnt Cabins and Rev. Miles Pheasant at Mc- Connellsburg, succeeding Rev. F.L. Pannebaker. Rev. R.B. Dysart will serve the Three Springs Charge, which includes part of Fulton County, succeeding Rev. W.W. Breckbill.
The local Lions Club will present a two-day minstrel show on Thursday and Friday. Headed by Prof. Harold C. Welsh as inter- locuter, the show will feature a chorus and such talented entertainers as Charles Wolfe, Wilmer Hays, George Earley, Robert Linn, Charles Ray and Eugene Chesnut. Ballad singers will include Mrs. Donald Sipes, Tad McLaughlin, Lyle Duffey, Miss Virginia Beach, Owen Fries and Paul Ott. Another highlight will be a tap dance by Elsie Jane Hines.
Thomas Pearson has returned to his home after a week's treatment in the Naval Hospital in Philadelphia.
Melvin Cutchall was taken to Chambersburg Hospital on Monday for treatment of a severe cut of the left thumb, received while chopping wood.
Mr. and Mrs. George K. Nelson of town and Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Graybill of Martinsburg left Monday morning for a week's vacation in Bermuda.
Fred R. Hamil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Hamil of Mc- Connellsburg, has been awarded the "aMa" athletic honor in indoor track at Mercersburg Academy.
Mrs. Annie Brant received a telegram telling of the sudden death of her mother and left on Sunday for her home near Altoona.
Mrs. Frank Tritle was brought home from Everett Hospital on Friday afternoon.
A kitchen shower was held on Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Foreman in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Stevens.
Fred Funk of Fort Littleton was taken to Everett Hospital on Sunday evening for an operation for acute appendicitis.
Mrs.Vera James of the Fulton House received a laceration above the left eye in a collision on the Path Valley Road when her driver, Robert Spriggs, lost control of her car.
The first Federated Sportsmen's Association in Fulton County was organized on March 31 when a group of sportsman met in the Rehobeth Church in Thompson Township. The first officers of this new group are Wilbur Comerer, president; Erby Booth, vice president; Calvin Comerer, secretary and treasurer; and Bert Miller, federation delegate.
Openings for more than 4,500 unemployed Pennsylvania youths in the CCC were announced by the Department of Public Assistance. The quota for Fulton County, however, was limited to three.
Effective April 1, all persons applying for any type of public assistance, other than blind pensions, will be required to sign a bond confessing judgement against all real or personal property which may be owned or late acquired, as acknowledgement of the commonwealth's claim to repayment of any assistance received.
Frank Skiles and family moved on Tuesday from East Lincoln Way to Chambersburg.
Miss Mary Louise Grissinger, who recently resigned as stenographer in the Highway Department, is now employed by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Souders of McConnellsburg announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday at the Chambersburg Maternity Home.
A marriage license was issued in Bedford last week to Leroy Ellis Snyder and Beatrice Elizabeth Shaw of Hustontown.
Mrs. Ernest Harris returned home Wednesday from Chambersburg Maternity Home, bringing with her the newest member of the Harris family, Ernest Jr.
Mr. and Mrs .C.B. Stevens celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Monday.
Miss Beulah Johnston sailed last week on the Queen Mary from London to New York where she will be met by her brother, Harry.
Charles Garman and Florence Mann were wed March 29.
80 Years Ago
From The Files Of April 18, 1929 '29 Deaths: Mrs. Frank Mason of Mc- Connellsburg; Mrs.
James S. Gordon of Oakmont; Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Barnett of Three Springs; Alexander Schetrompf of Lexington, Neb.; Mrs. Ruth Horton Edwards of Wells Valley; Herbert Hoover Wheeler of Philadelphia.
Born: a son last Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cornelius of Burnt Cabins, the first boy in a family of five girls.
Discharged from the Everett Hospital last week were Ethel Rotz Hershey of McConnellsburg and Mrs. Josephine Deshong and baby of Andover.
Robert Wayne is the name of the little son born to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hoopengardner of Woodlawn.
By a vote of 36 to 12, the Senate this week passed the 4-cent gas tax, which was previously approved by the House.
Born: a son on April 14 to Mr. and Mrs. George Earley.
Freddy Humbert has helped himself to a new Whippet.
McConnellsburg is now in the unique and not pleasant situation of being without a doctor. Dr. J.W. Mosser, who has ministered to the needs of the people here for the past 35 years, has been confined to his bed by illness.
Tommy and Billy, twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Miller of Webster Mills, were the guests of honor at a surprise party on April 12 in honor of their 12th birthdays.
Noah Mentzer marked his 25th birthday on April 13.
The heavy wind storm on Monday did considerable damage in the county, the worst being reported at Hustontown where the roof of the new school building was blown off.
Daniel Gladfelter has sold his farm near Oak Grove to Sam Laidig.
The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bolinger of New Grenada last week, leaving a little daughter.
Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the large barn on the farm of George Kirk near Warfordsburg on Friday morning, causing the death of 33 head of livestock. Killed were seven horses, a cow, 12 sheep and 13 lambs.
Harold S. Scott and Ruth E. Watson were wed March 29.
March 31 was the 58th birthday of Jacob Kuhn.
Deaths: Jacob C. Murphy of South Fork; Mrs. Larkin Moore of Philadelphia.


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Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne: BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards 2013
Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne hit the stage while attending the 2013 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards held at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Thursday (August 22) in New York City.
The 30-year-old entertainers were joined by Mario, Sean Kingston, Busta Rhymes, Ray J, Benny Blanco, Birdman, and L.A. Reid at the event honoring the songwriters, producers and publishers of the most-performed R&B/hip-hop songs of the previous year.
"#bmirnbhiphopawards like 7 awards tonite i think," Nicki wrote on her Twitter account. "I lost count. And cash money is being honored. Thx BMI."
FYI: Nicki is wearing a Roberto Cavalli dress.
25+ pictures inside of Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and others at the event…


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Great Reading for Women Entrepreneurs
There is no shortage of books about entrepreneurship. Just visit Amazon.com and you'll find that there are many thousands of titles available. But all books on starting a business are not created equal. Women entrepreneurs are making great strides in the business world. This trend has resulted in numerous books geared toward them. Here are a few must-reads for the entrepreneurial lady. * The Chic Entrepreneur: Put Your Business in


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The electronic passport
The electronic passport (ePassport) was introduced in Germany on 1st November, 2005. The passport book of the electronic passport corresponds to the old passport. Additionally, the cover contains an embedded contactless chip (radio frequency chip). Initially only the personal data from the passport book and a facial image were found on the chip. With the storage of two fingerprints of the passport holder on the RF chip being introduced on 1st November, 2007 all the requirements of the European Union for passports have now been implemented.
Data protection
A centralized storage of the data located on the passport does not occur. The registration authorities only store the same data in the passport registers as was stored before the introduction of the electronic passport. The fingerprints are only stored on the RF chip and temporarily during the card manufacturing process. Once the passport is collected by its holder at the registration office, the fingerprints needed for registration and manufacturing are deleted. This is specified in §16 of the Passgesetz (German Passport Law).
Different security mechanisms were developed in order to protect the data stored on the RF chip from unauthorized reading.
Benefits of the electronic passport
The facial image stored digitally on the RF chip has a better quality than the one printed on the ID card, since it is not distorted by the structure of the passport card (due to typographical authentication features). The digital image, as well as the stored fingerprints are therefore very suitable for the determination of whether the passport and its bearer really correspond.
Besides, the security mechanisms on the RF chip allow to quickly recognize forged or falsified electronic passports. More on this topic under "Passive authentication" ...
Content of the electronic passport
The electronic passport consists of 32 or 48 pages. The first page is the data page. The passport contains the following personal data:
- Surname* and if applicable name at birth*,
- Given name(s)*,
- Doctoral degree*,
- Day* and place* of birth,
- Sex*,
- Height,
- Eye color,
- Place of residence,
- Nationality*
The data marked with * is located on the data page, all other data on the next page. Besides, the document type (e.g. "PD" for diplomatic passport), country code, date of issue and expiry, passport number, issuing authority and the bearer's signature are also printed on the data page.
The data page also includes a machine readable zone (MRZ), which can be read by optical character recognition (OCR). It is located at the bottom of the card.
It comprises the document type, the abbreviation "D" for Federal Republic of Germany, the surname, first name(s), serial number of the passport, nationality, date of birth, sex, date of expiry and check sums.
A law compliant sample of the passport book can be found here.
Two fingerprints are stored on the RF chip in addition to the data listed above, these being recorded upon application.
Validity period
According to §5 of the Passgesetz (German Passport Law) a passport is valid for ten years, for persons under the age of 25 six years.


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James Hayter atoned for his second-half penalty miss by scoring the goal that earned Doncaster their first point of the season in a 1-1 draw with Bristol City.
After a dismal start to the campaign, Albert Adomah poured more misery on Sean O'Driscoll's beleaguered Rovers by netting on the stroke of half-time.
And, to the despair of the home fans, Hayter then blasted wide from the spot after Kyle Bennett was fouled in the box.
But, after pressing for an equaliser, Doncaster got it as Hayter turned the hero when he rose to head home Milan Lalkovic`s cross.
Doncaster headed into the game as the npower Championship's bottom side, pointless and having lost five of their last six games in all competitions.
The Robins had also endured a disappointing start to their campaign preceding the trip to the Keepmoat, winning only one of their opening four league games.
Rovers restored Mark Wilson and James O'Connor to the substitutes' bench after injury, with former England international David James replacing sidelined Robins goalkeeper Dean Gerken.
City threatened first, Nicky Maynard almost adding to his three-goal early-season haul with a fizzing shot that just missed Gary Woods' left-hand post after three minutes.
The hosts came close to an opener in the 24th minute when Richard Naylor connected with Giles Barnes' inswinging corner, but his header scraped over the crossbar.
Just before the break, Mustapha Dumbuya warmed James' palms with a long-distance drive, before Adomah directed a similar strike wide of Woods' goal.
Hayter might have given Rovers the advantage going into half-time with a right-footed volley, but James was equal to his attempt.
Yet it was the Robins that drew first blood in the 45th minute, Adomah manoeuvring into space in the penalty area and blasting home.
Hayter then spurned the chance to equalise from the penalty spot with 56 minutes on the clock. Cole Skuse brought down the onrushing Bennett, only for Hayter to power his spot-kick wide of the post.
But he was redeemed 10 minutes later.
Chelsea loanee Lalkovic stormed down the right wing to send a pinpoint cross in for Hayter, which he gratefully headed home.
Rovers, buoyed by their equaliser, turned up the heat on Keith Millen's side.
Barnes forced James to clutch at the ball with a shot from distance, with Lalkovic scooped the ball over the crossbar after finding good space on the edge of the box.
Jon Stead nearly summoned up a late blow to the resurgent Rovers in the 78th minute, angling his body to strike but miscuing his shot agonisingly over Woods' crossbar.
Reece Brown had an opportunity to produce a dramatic victory for Doncaster deep into injury time, but he clipped his header over the crossbar before the final whistle.
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Slow Cooker Revolution, Volume 2: Easy-Prep Edition by America's Test Kitchen
Tired of slow cooker recipes that call for an hour of prep work before you finally get to set the timer and walk away? The editors at America's Test Kitchen hear you. Their latest cookbook of slow cooker recipes (The Easy-Prep Edition!) is full of just the kind of "set it and forget it" meals that make us glad we own a slow cooker.
Quick Facts
• Who wrote it: America's Test Kitchen
• Who published it: America's Test Kitchen
• Number of recipes: Around 200
• Recipes for right now: Creamy Crab Dip, Asian Chicken Noodle Soup, Curried Lentil Soup, Pork Vindaloo, Smoky Ranch Chili, Chicken Mole, Cowboy Steak and Beans, Holiday Glazed Ham, Butternut Squash Risotto
• Other highlights: Every recipe in this book comes with a guarantee: it will take no more than 15 minutes to prep the recipe and get it in the slow cooker. They meet this guarantee in a few ways. First, they keep the list of ingredients to a minimum so "prep" work is often little more than mincing a few cloves of garlic or chopping up a roast. Vegetables and even meat that need pre-cooking (like hamburger) are usually cooked in the microwave instead of on the stove-top — an approach that they've often used in past recipes to cut cooking times and simplify prep work.
Since you're not searing meat or browning vegetables, you lose a little of that savory umami flavor that makes slow-cooked dishes so incredibly good. The cooks at America's Test Kitchen make up for this by adding other savory ingredients to the recipe, like tomato paste and soy sauce. Personally, I would probably add these ingredients and sear my meat! But if time is of the essence, I think paying attention to these umami-rich ingredients is a great shortcut approach.
Many of these recipes also rely on pre-made ingredients, like jars of Alfredo sauce, boxed stuffing mix, and condensed French onion soup. I think everyone is going to have a different comfort level with using ingredients like this. The quality and tastiness of your dish is also going to depend a lot on the quality of the pre-made ingredients you can find. Not every recipe uses these kinds of ingredients, but it's something worth knowing about going into the book.
One thing that I love about this book is that the recipes really cover a range of cooking times. I've been in situations where I realize I only have 4 hours for dinner, which is often too little for a good slow-cooker dish but too long for a stove-top dish; or the contrast, I'm heading out the door at 7am and won't be back for 10 hours, which is longer than many of my stand-by slow cooker recipes. In Slow Cooker Revolution, Vol. 2, there are plenty of recipes that meet either scenario — and others that I'm sure will come up!
Some more technical details for you: There are chapters covering slow cooker basics, appetizers, soups and chilis, chicken dinners and roasts, pastas and casseroles, vegetarian dinners, small meals for two, side dishes, and desserts. The book has a flexible binding that helps it lay flat on the counter. Most recipes have just 3 or 4 steps and fit on a single page, so there's no flipping back and forth while making a recipe. As always with books from America's Test Kitchen, there are lots of boxes and side-bars explaining best ingredients to use, basic techniques, and prep tips.
• Who would enjoy this book? Busy home cooks (i.e. all of us!), new slow cooker owners, students
Find the book at your local library, independent bookstore, or Amazon: Slow Cooker Revolution, Volume 2: Easy Prep Edition by America's Test Kitchen
• Visit the author's website: America's Test Kitchen
Apartment Therapy Media makes every effort to test and review products fairly and transparently. The views expressed in this review are the personal views of the reviewer and this particular product review was not sponsored or paid for in any way by the manufacturer or an agent working on their behalf. However, the manufacturer did give us the product for testing and review purposes.