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Tyrone Young vividly remembers his high school history lessons in East St. Louis, Ill.
Tyrone Young vividly remembers his high school history lessons in East St. Louis, Ill.
Blacks were slaves and they picked cotton. That's what the book said.
"When I went to class, I always felt something was missing; there was something people weren't telling me about who I am," Young said. "Who I am stems from my ancestors."
His people were oppressed slaves, true, but they also were artisans, mathematicians, poets, skilled craftsmen and inventors. Their stories are the subject of his film, "Filling the Gap," a 2009 docudrama nominated in 2011 for an NAACP Image Award.
The film, rather than telling of abused field hands, tells of poet Phillis Wheatley; abolitionist Frederick Douglass; scientist Benjamin Banneker, who made the first wooden clock on American soil; and Elizabeth Keckley, a fashion designer who would become Mary Todd Lincoln's seamstress and friend.
It introduces viewers to a number of talented blacks whose stories aren't found in most history books. It shows the roles they played in the Civil War, as soldiers, spies and runaways who joined Union camps and worked as nurses, cooks, teamsters and builders, or used their knowledge of the countryside to procure food for the soldiers.
Young will show his film at 7 p.m. Sunday at University of the Pacific's Janet Leigh Theatre, followed by a question-and-answer session. He'll repeat the presentation on Monday with a screening of the film at 5 p.m. and question-and-answer session at 6:30 p.m. at Stockton's Cesar Chavez Central Library. Young's appearance is sponsored by the Library and Literacy Foundation as part of its Live from Cesar Chavez! series.
"Getting people to watch the film is a huge challenge," said Young, who unsuccessfully attempted to schedule school visits during his trip here. "You wouldn't think it is, but one of the major setbacks is because people think it's a bunch of 'woe is me' stuff, 'you owe us' stuff. That's not what it's about. It's about accomplishments, how we were able to rise in spirit as a people."
That the stories are not commonly known is understandable, said Caroline Cox, a Pacific history professor who teaches African-American studies.
"Iconic figures become the axis for telling stories," Cox said. "The study of Civil Rights focuses on Martin Luther King, but there were thousands of other community leaders bringing social transformation. We tend not to hear of Medgar Evers, because he was shot and didn't have a recorded speech from the March on Washington. Coming through a K-12 education, you're likely to hear Rosa Parks' and Frederick Douglass' stories but there's so much more."
Young, 45, never figured he'd be the one telling those stories.
He worked in Hollywood beginning in 1992, producing music videos for Tupac Shakur, Luther Vandross and others before moving to Florida to work on "The Grand Ole Opry" television series. In 2004, his feature film, "True Adversity," about two teenagers seeking their selfish parents' love, won best drama at the 2004 New York Independent Film and Video Festival.
He was filming a television commercial at a Civil War re-enactment of the Battle of Olustee, in Florida, when he met Mary Fears, a 76-year-old re-enactor.
"She said, 'Young man with the camera ... you must know a lot about our history,' " Young recalled.
She rattled off the name of one historic figure after another and Young knew none of them.
She and her husband, five years her junior, were the only black re-enactors at the event, except those posing as soldiers.
"When I leave, I'm afraid no one else will be able to tell our stories," she told Young. "We need to do something."
"We?" Young said.
He couldn't break her heart and say no, and he didn't want to lie, so he said he was interested in helping her, but she'd have to wait until after his scheduled trip to Los Angeles.
He called Fears upon his return and she said, "I'm on my way," and arrived at his Orlando home the next day.
Thus began a three-year project, with Fears and her husband putting up their pension to see the project through. Young financed it as well, sometimes stopping production to work on projects that would pay for the docudrama.
It took a year to film it and another year to edit 31/2 hours down 83 minutes with Fears fighting to keep in every story she'd researched.
The finished product, Young said, left Fears "just elated."
It also profoundly impacted Young, who hopes to make similar films about other ethnic groups that formed America, be they Mexican, Irish, Scottish or any other.
The possibility of encouraging more young people to carry on the legacies of their forefathers beckons.
"When I first got into filmmaking, I wanted to do something that would have a lasting impression on people," Young said. "By the grace of God, I found Mrs. Fear. Our paths crossed because they were meant to cross. We were able to make something to educate, something of substance."
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Former Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly appeared on WBBZ-TV's "Sports Rap-Up" Tuesday night. When host Bob Koshinski asked about his role in keeping the Bills in Buffalo when ownership changes hands, Kelly did not mince words.
"I know enough people who want to keep the Bills here, I know enough politicians who want to make sure they stay in Western New York," he said. "Roger Goodell is from Jamestown. I can't see him even thinking about letting the Bills leave Western New York, because I don't think not only would he not be allowed back in Western New York, but he wouldn't be allowed back in the state of New York."
There is also a personal side to the gridiron great. Kelly is a family man. While noting he is not a perfect parent, Kelly told Koshinski that his father taught him some basics in life, such as to not give up, to work hard, and have a firm handshake. Kelly writes about his wife, Jill, their two daughters, and late son, Hunter, in a new book, "The Playbook For Dads: Parenting Your Kids In The Game Of Life."
Koshinski covered Kelly during the NFL Hall of Fame quarterback's career with the Bills, breaking the story that he was coming to Buffalo when he was at WKBW-TV, traveling with the team during the Super Bowl years, and later when he was in charge of the Empire Sports Network.
Koshinski's full story is online at www.allsportswny.com.
"Sports Rap Up" airs Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. live from WBBZ-TV at the Eastern Hills Mall. The show airs Wednesday at 9 a.m. It is sponsored by D'Youville College, Reimer Heating & Air Conditioning and Just Pizza.
WBBZ-TV can be viewed on Channel 5 on Time Warner Cable (HD710 in Buffalo/Niagara Falls), TWC Channel 99 in Dunkirk; TWC Channel 21 in Olean; Verizon FiOS Channel 5 (HD 705) Dish Network; Channel 67 on DirecTV (where available); and digital Channel 67.1 over the air.
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Friday, November 1, 2013
My Top 5 Dodgers' prospects at minor-league every level
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- AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 9:23 AM
Valentin over Joey curletta in odgen?ReplyDelete
Great work by the way!Replies
Know what? I think Curletta may have been an omission on my part. I'd slot him in at No. 3 or 4 here. I may be a little too high on Valentin. Glove and plate discipline are there, but the bat isn't yet.Delete
Thanks much!
- AJ Ellis is a BeastNovember 4, 2013 at 5:14 PM
Actually, I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum. I'd put Valentin number one. If he repeated his Ogden slash line over a full season of MLB ABs along with above average but not elite defense, he'd be a 5 WAR player. If he just put up Yunel Escobar's 2013 line of .256/.332/.366 with above average defense, he'd still be a 3-3.5 WAR player (Yunel, with his plus defense, was 3.9). You just can't teach that K/BB ratio, which is what's worrying about ScavuzzoDelete
Not terribly concerned with Scavuzzo's walk rate. 6.4 percent isn't great, but he did much better as the season went on.Delete
In his first 34 games, he walked five times (141 PA, 3.5 percent). In his last 29 games, he walked 12 times (125 PA, 9.6 percent).
- AJ Ellis is a BeastNovember 4, 2013 at 10:31 PM
Ehh...still not sold on scavuzzo. And for a supposed power/ speed guy, it's a bit worrisome to see 3 SB and 5 CS. Also, I think there's a good chance Barlow will breakout next year, a year removed from TJ. I remember hearing reports before the injury that he was sitting 96+ with a wipeout breaking ball. But Valentin is still #1 for meDelete
- AnonymousNovember 5, 2013 at 6:50 AM
True, but Scavuzzo just started playing baseball full time last year. As a four sport athlete in high school he is still very raw, it will take a lot of seasoning for him to put all his tools together (specially playing center field and walking). Just looking at how much he improved over one year is very telling to me, but you do have to like Valentins walk rate. With the dodgers current outfield depth and Guerrero signed to man secong base, it will provide a lot of time for Valentin to develope his bat and Scavuzzo to put all his tools together.Delete
What is the criteria for the rankings?ReplyDeleteReplies
"To be eligible, I'm using Baseball America's rules. For hitters, they must average at least one plate appearance per team game. For starting pitchers, they must average at least 1/3 of an inning per team game (no applicable to short-season teams). For relievers, they must have made 20 appearances (10 appearances for short-season leagues)."Delete
Also, they had to be prospect-eligible to start the 2013 season.
It obvious the best talent was at Chattanooga and Great Lakes. Do you know if Kyle Farmer at Ogden is projected to be a major leaguer? I know they're moving him to catcher and he had good stats, even if he was one of the older players.Delete
He's a fringe prospect, but he's playing the right position to have a chance at a big league career.Delete
How do you know who was prospect eligible at the start of 2013? For instance, was Ibandel Isabel a prospect beginning the season just gone past?ReplyDeleteReplies
Should clarify: prospects who began the 2013 season as prospects (less than 50 IP/130 AB in majors) or those international prospects signed during the season.Delete
Thanks. Good lists. I would have Ibandel Isabel of the DSL Dodgers on mine. He is a year or so older than others but still young and can rake.Delete


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FRESNO, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes' late comeback bid fell just short, as they lost 2-1 to the LA Galaxy in the Central California Cup at Chukchansi Park Saturday night. The Galaxy grabbed a 2-0 lead early in the second half, but the Quakes made a push to nearly pull out a result at the end. Josh Morton, a U18 Earthquakes Academy player, scored in the 67th minute and the Quakes created a number of quality chances late in the match, but they could not find the equalizer.
After an even first 15 minutes, Jon Busch came up with a big save on a blast from Marcelo Sarvas. A cross was deflected out by the Quakes defense and Sarvas hammered a shot from 25 yards out that Busch punched away.
The Quakes came back with a good combination that nearly broke the deadlock just minutes later. Atiba Harris ran onto a loose ball 30 yards from goal and set up Shea Salinas for a clear look at goal, but the play was called back for a foul.
Sarvas scored the opener with a well-placed shot from 20 yards out in the 31st minute. A clearance fell to the Brazilian, who curled a shot into the far post for a 1-0 lead.
Busch kept the deficit at one goal with a diving save on Gyasi Zardes in the opening moments of the second half. After Zardes got free behind the Quakes defense, Busch came off his line to dive and tip the ball off Zardes' foot. The follow-up shot by the Galaxy was then blocked by Sam Cronin.
Zardes doubled the Galaxy's advantage with a long run and finish in the 54th minute. He took a pass from Landon Donovan and charged at the Quakes' goal before depositing a shot into the upper corner.
San Jose responded in the 67th minute with a goal from Morton. After entering as a sub in the 63rd minute, he redirected a corner kick from Sam Garza to slice the Galaxy lead to 2-1.
JJ Koval almost equalized for San Jose on another set piece with 15 minutes remaining. Walter Martinez swerved in a free kick from the right edge of the box, but Koval's header flew just over the bar.
Mike Fucito and Sam Garza combined for a great chance in the dying moments of the match. Fucito received the ball in midfield and took a touch, before sending a perfectly weighted pass to Garza as he streaked behind the defense. Garza controlled the ball and fired a low shot, but Galaxy goalkeeper Brian Perk made the save to clinch the victory for the Galaxy.
-The Earthquakes have played at Chukchansi Park on two prior occasions, both times in the preseason against the Fresno Fuego. On Feb. 20, 2009, the Quakes defeated the Fuego 6-0 and then beat the Fuego 3-2 on Feb. 27, 2010.
-The Quakes reserves took on the Fresno Fuego in the first match of tonight's doubleheader with eight Earthquakes Academy players seeing action in the game. The Fuego earned a 2-1 come-from-behind win with Juan Baena scoring San Jose's lone goal.
LA Galaxy 2:1 San Jose Earthquakes
February 15, 2014 – Chukchansi Park
Attendance: 12,659
Scoring Summary: LA – Marcelo Sarvas (unassisted) 31; LA – Gyasi Zardes (Landon Donovan) 54; SJ – Josh Morton (Sam Garza) 67.
Misconduct Summary: LA – Leonardo (caution) 39.
San Jose Earthquakes – Jon Busch, Andreas Gorlitz (Cordell Cato 63), Ty Harden (Josh Morton 63), Jason Hernandez (Joe Sofia 63), Jordan Stewart (Shaun Francis 63), Shea Salinas (Walter Martinez 63), Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi (Juan Baena 63), Sam Cronin (JJ Koval 63), Atiba Harris (Sam Garza 63), Billy Schuler (Mike Fucito 63), Steven Lenhart (Adam Jahn 63).
LA Galaxy – Brian Perk, AJ DeLagarza (Matt Hall 63), Omar Gonzalez (Kyle Venter 63), Leonardo (Kofi Opare 61), James Riley (Greg Cochran 61), Stefan Ishizaki (Baggio Husidic 46), Juninho (Rafael Garcia 61), Marcelo Sarvas (Bradford Jamieson IV 63), Landon Donovan (Bryan Gaul 63) Samuel (Chandler Hoffman 61), Gyasi Zardes (Jack McBean 63).


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New York Hospital Queens Partners with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation to Improve Heath Care in Greece
Dec 02, 2010, 02:26 EST
FLUSHING, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New York Hospital Queens has been awarded a $500,000 grant by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. Funds will support the Hellenic American Emergency Medicine Exchange (HAEME) Fellowship for the next five years through 2015. Each year, NYHQ will train four physicians from Greece on critical aspects of emergency medicine. This will allow them to provide a higher quality of care to their patients when they return to Greece.
As a community teaching hospital, NYHQ has a long and successful history of training physicians from all over the world. Queens is one of the most diverse communities in the U.S. and is home to a large number of people of Greek descent, which includes many NYHQ medical staff members and patients. Our graduate medical education program includes a fully accredited emergency medicine residency-training program. NYHQ is a designated Level I Trauma Center that is fully equipped and staffed to manage life-threatening injuries. Last year, 115,000 people were treated through the emergency department.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation has always supported long range collaborative efforts in health care and medicine, which allow partnering institutions to accomplish significant results by sharing each other's science, research, treatment, and medical strengths. The Foundation's Board of Directors said, "We are proud to have been offered the opportunity to support this important initiative, which will allow Greek physicians to take advantage of NYHQ's strengths and expertise in emergency medicine, and consequently, to respond directly and effectively to the health needs of individuals and communities throughout Greece."
Michael Radeos, M.D., MPH, research director, Department of Emergency Medicine, developed the program and will serve as the HAEME Fellowship Director. "Greece does not yet have a specialty in emergency medical care," said Dr. Radeos. "As a first-generation Greek-American, and a board-certified residency-trained emergency physician, I wanted to help develop an in-country safety net for patients who require immediate treatment for life- and limb-threatening injuries."
"For over 50 years, we have worked diligently to ensure that people have access to high quality care where they live, work and play," said Stephen S. Mills, president and chief executive officer. "This generous award allows us to share our expertise with and develop emergency trained physicians in Greece, who not only provide critical emergency medical care but also serve as a source of new knowledge and skills for other physicians."
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (www.SNF.org), an international philanthropic organization, makes grants in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and medicine, and social welfare. While prominent in its support of initiatives that focus on Greece, the Foundation's activities are worldwide in scope. The Foundation funds institutions and projects that exhibit strong leadership and sound management, and that have the potential to achieve a broad and lasting impact. We encourage grantees to collaborate, and we work closely with them to monitor their progress. In addition, the Foundation actively seeks to support projects that facilitate the formation of public-private partnerships as effective means for serving public welfare.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation was founded by Stavros S. Niarchos to support and promote his vision and interests in education, social welfare, health and medicine, and arts and culture. Since 1996, the Foundation has provided total grant commitments of Euro 895,000,000 ($1,200,000,000) through more than 1,900 grants to nonprofit organizations in 90 nations around the world.
New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and is affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell University.
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Teachers, Teaching & ICTs
For the past seven years, the Korean Education & Research Information Service (KERIS) has hosted an annual global symposium on ICT use in education, bringing senior policymakers and practitioners from around the world to Seoul to share emerging lessons from attempts to introduce and utilize information and communications technologies to help meet a wide variety of goals in the education sector. Each year this event, which is one important component of a strong multi-year partnership between the World Bank education sector and the Korean Ministry of Education, focuses on one particular theme. This year's symposium examined the 'changing role of teachers' and featured presentations from, and discussions with, policymakers from 22 countries. This was also the dominant theme of the first global symposium back in 2007 -- but, oh my, how the nature and content of the discussions have changed!
At that first symposium, much of the talk from policymakers in middle and low income countries was still of promise and potential, of the need to begin preparing for what was inevitably going to come. Where there were specific lessons and models and research to share, these were largely those from places like the United States, the UK, Australia -- and of course from Korea itself! For most of the policymakers from middle and low income countries participating in the event, helping to prepare and support teachers as they sought to use ICTs in various ways in support of their teaching, and to support student learning, was something being explored in various 'pilot' activities, and a topic perhaps given some (at least rhetorical) attention in national education policy documents. It wasn't yet a real area of large and sustained activity and expenditure -- largely because there just weren't that many computers in most schools, and what computers that were present were mostly to be found in computer labs, presided over by 'computer teachers' of various sorts. As this year's event made clear, the introduction of PCs, laptops, tablets, and interactive whiteboards is something that is now happening *right now* in very large numbers in countries of all sorts, and ministries of education are ramping up and reforming their teacher training efforts as a result.
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McCrea, whose mother was actress Frances Dee and who later became acattle rancher in New Mexico, died of cardiac arrest April 4 in Roswell, N.M., said his brother, Peter.
The strapping, 6-foot-3 McCrea launched his acting career in films in 1955 and teamed up with his movie-star father in the 1959-60 TV western "Wichita Town," in which the elder McCrea played the marshal and Jody one of his deputies.
Over the next decade, McCrea appeared in about two dozen films and television shows, including the movie westerns "The Broken Land," "Young Guns of Texas," "Law of the Lawless," "Young Fury" and "Cry Blood, Apache."
The beach movies provided a distinct change of pace. Beginning with "Beach Party," the 1963 American International Pictures comedy starring Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon, McCrea appeared in "Muscle Beach Party," "Bikini Beach" "Pajama Party," "Beach Blanket Bingo" and "How to Stuff a Wild Bikini."
McCrea's character in the beach movies, which his brother Peter likened to being the equivalent of court jester ("He was always the one making gags and interrupting the love scenes") -- was originally called Deadhead and then Bonehead.
"A great thing about Jody," Avalon told The Times this week, "was he was just a real fine gentleman and a lot more talented than he really got out of the career of being an actor. He was very bright, and he created this character that was kind of the dummy and, of course, he was the opposite of that."
Recalling the much taller McCrea, Avalon said, "He was a well-built, real athletic-looking guy, and he really was a surfer: He'd get on that board and surf."
Although McCrea had two famous parents, Avalon said, "he never boasted about who his parents were."
Peter McCrea said that following in the footsteps of Joel McCrea had its upside and downside for his brother.
"It was kind of an inspiration and a difficult path to follow, because Pop had been so famous and done so many films," he said. "They got along great. There never was any sense of competition or tension, but it's a tough act to follow."
McCrea, who also played a rival motorcycle gang leader opposite Dennis Hopper in the 1968 AIP biker film "The Glory Stompers," retired from acting in the mid-1970s and eventually moved to New Mexico.
The oldest of three children, he was born Joel Dee McCrea in Los Angeles on Sept. 6, 1934.
While majoring in theater arts at UCLA, McCrea threw the javelin on the Bruins' 1956 national championship track and field team. After college, McCrea served in the Army.
McCrea's wife, actress Dusty Iron Wing McCrea, died in 1996.
In addition to his brother Peter, McCrea is survived by his other brother, David; and his stepchildren, David Iron Wing and Jacquet Rogers.
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Pretty embellishment and embroidery detail on sheer organza, colorful satin layering and a fit-and-flare design make this bebe dress a flirty way to dress up your new-season collection. Try it with a pair of metallic heels and a white tote.
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Teen Beat: Whatever Happened to Jonathan Taylor Thomas?
There was nothing that made my dad laugh harder than watching Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor fumble about with his co-host Al Borland. I enjoyed watching 'Home Improvement' with him, but I had my sights on the show for a very different reason: Tim's middle son, played by Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
Today, Allen's brand new sitcom Last Man Standing has been doing all right in the ratings department. Allen was the ultimate TV dad in Home Improvement so it's nice to see him perhaps recreate his earlier success.
But why, oh why, was the role of Allen's character's granddaughter's dead-beat baby-daddy given to youngen Nick Jonas and not used as a perfect opportunity to reunite Tim with his former TV progeny, Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
The two were brought back together and into the limelight when Entertainment Weekly did a Home Improvement reunion photo spread with the rest of the Taylor family.
His time on Home Improvement doesn't even begin to account for the mania surrounding the hottie "J.T.T." at his prime. The kid ruled the Teen Beat scene, his pretty face covering every magazine, every friend of mine with wall-sized posters of "J.T.T." adorning their walls. He didn't just want to be the king. He was the king.
Teen idol J.T.T. celebrated his 30th birthday two months ago. Precocious little Randy Taylor's now all grown up.
Some Questions You Might Have About J.T.T. Now
Where the hell did he go?
Jonathan Taylor Thomas kind of dropped off the face of the Earth for a while there. He's taken a long break from movies to go to school. He did a bunch of voice work (my favorite of which was on The Simpsons).
At the height of his fame, you couldn't check out at a supermarket without seeing Jonathan Taylor Thomas' cherubic face on a magazine cover. He was the ultimate heartthrob. The leader of the pack. The cutest boy in the whole school.
Is Jonathan Taylor Thomas his real name or a stage name?
I was aghast to find out that it's a stage name. His real name is Jonathan Weiss. It's the name under which he graduated from Columbia University in 2010. He also attended Harvard, in case he wasn't already a dream boat.
Did he do any press for the re-release of The Lion King in 3D?
Good memory. Yep, the voice of young Simba in the original 1994 release of 'The Lion King'
was Jonathan Taylor Thomas, with older Simba being played by Matthew Broderick. However,
even though Disney re-released the movie to theaters this year, J.T.T. did almost no press for it. His notable absence is what prompted the blogosphere to ask where he's been lately, and why he's hiding out. The LA Times had a particularly hard time getting more information about him; a reporter called Disney and his agent, both of whom said he didn't want to do interviews for The Lion King. His agent simply said he'd been in school and is taking time off, but did hint at his desire to continue working. Very mysterious.
Was J.T.T. completely crazy in an episode of Smallville?
He was! Starting in 2002, he played Ian Randall, a krypto-mutant who can duplicate himself. He then dates both Lana (Kristin Kreuk) and Chloe (Allison Mack). Smart boy.
Is Jonathan Taylor Thomas a vegetarian?
He is! He has been for most of his life, except, of course, when he played a lion in a movie.
Wasn't he also on Veronica Mars?
Yeah! I'm just glad someone besides Rob Thomas and the Internet remembered that show's existence.
What's the deal with all the gay rumors surrounding Jonathan Taylor Thomas?
He played a gay teenager in Showtime's Common Ground and a bisexual hustler in Speedway Junky, which is probably where the rumors started. In 2000, he was on the cover of The Advocate but only to announce that he's straight. Then, recently, Lo Bosworth from The Hills insinuated that rumors about J.T.T.'s sexuality were still rampant in LA when she guested on Chelsea Lately. Bosworth admitted her long-time crush but said she wasn't sure if he was gay. Either way, Chelsea told him to 'Come hang out, girl!' LOL.
What's your personal favorite J.T.T. movie?
Normally, this time of year I'd say I'll Be Home for Christmas but as a former Indian Princess (a type of Girl Scouts organization promoting bonding between fathers and daughters), my favorite J.T.T. movie is 1995's Disney comedy Man of the House. In it, Jonathan and Chevy Chase are forced to get along with each other after he marries J.T.T.'s mom Farrah Fawcett. Oh, and they do this by becoming Indian Guides. Also, J.T.T. gives his new stepdad the Indian nickname "Squatting Dog," which is hilarious. By the way, do not confuse this with 2005's Man of the House starring Tommy Lee Jones.
That's your favorite Jonathan Taylor Thomas movie?
Yes! From Farrah-mom's perfect sea shell art to the "mime dad" to thugs trying to beat up Chevy Chase's lawyer character for revenge to the ending where J.T.T. and Chevy finally bond as father and son by using all the skills and tricks the Indian Guides taught them -- including setting a trap, transporting bee hives, sharpening arrows, throwing tomahawks and, yep, sicing bees on the bad guys, who, by the way, have guns. Plus, the ending uses one of my favorite movie cliches -- that the unarmed good guys can talk the stupid, gun-wielding baddies into their own demise using nothing but cleverness.
And of course, the "mime dad" saves the day by shooting at arrow at live dynamite and precisely cutting off the fuse. He banked a lot on the archery skills he learned at...mime-archery school, I guess? Although wouldn't he be required as a mime to only shoot mime arrows? Either way, a man's and a young boy's lives were at risk here, but sure, let's roll with our Indian Guides training on this one.
As we soon learn, three guns have nothing on Norm from 'Cheers,' 'Man of the House' also showcases how much Chevy Chase has aged in the last fifteen years. He's aged a thousand years.
Is 'Tool Time' your favorite show-within-a-show?
It's a pretty good one but I'd personally go with Sports Night and the titular show-ception, Sports Night.
Did you ever have a crush on Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Gaby?
Who didn't?! Ever since our teacher made us watch Tom and Huck, J.T.T. was the one. (RIP Brad Renfro.)
I remember one time, my second-grade BFF Madison and I covered an entire wall of her bedroom with carefully cut-out pictures of J.T.T. We made sure to cover every crevice with his countenance. It was truly a masterpiece rivaling the Sistine Chapel. The Bro-tine Chapel of J.T.T. or something poetic.
So, is J.T.T. poised for a comeback?
That remains to be seen. Patricia Richardson, who played mom Jill Taylor on Home Improvement tweeted during the photo shoot for the show's reunion in EW, saying, "Jonathan is acting, and he wants to direct!" According to IMDB, this may be coming true soon -- though under the shortened, more grown-up name: Jonathan Thomas.
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Epping 9-year-old eager to show off his new calfBy JASON SCHREIBER
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June 03. 2013 8:38PM
EPPING — As the old proverb goes, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."
Nine-year-old Ryan Hoelzel refused to give up on his dream to enter a calf in 4-H shows this year after his first one got away, so the future farmer has now found himself a new calf, and soon he'll show him off at the Hopkinton and Deerfield fairs.
"I worked him yesterday and he was really good," Ryan said Monday.
Ryan's first attempt at buying a calf didn't go so well. The Epping Elementary School fourth-grader saved up $350 to buy a 1-year-old Belted Galloway, but the steer he named Panda got spooked and ran away from the man who was delivering it to Ryan's family farm on Fremont Road in Epping last month.
The steer remained on the loose for five days before it was eventually lured back by a mother cow brought in by the Dover farmer who sold the steer to Ryan. After it was caught, Ryan and his parents decided that Panda was a little too much for him to handle, so he was sent back and Ryan's money was returned.
After learning of his dilemma, Brenda Barthelemy, whose family owns a farm just down the road in Fremont, offered up a 2-month-old Pinzgauer calf for Ryan to enter in the feeder calf category at the upcoming fairs.
Barthelemy is bottle feeding the calf that Ryan has named Chewy, but soon it will be brought to his family farm where he'll continue to raise it as he prepares for the shows.
"He has to keep weight measurements and make sure it's growing properly. It's a big responsibility and he has to do a lot of documentation," said Ryan's mother, Mary Hoelzel.
Until he can bring him home, Ryan is visiting Chewy at the Barthelemys about every other day.
"I got a whole thing of brushes for Easter and I'm going to use them to brush him and we're going to try to give him a bath the next time we go over," said Ryan, who's working out a purchase agreement for the calf.
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After Ryan told his story of the wayward steer to the New Hampshire Union Leader and several TV news stations, generous donors gave him another $350 to add to his bank account. Ryan plans to use the money to buy a new halter, clippers, and pay for entry fees and other costs related to his new calf.
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Atelocynus microtis
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Language: English
|Scientific Name:
|Atelocynus microtis (Sclater, 1883)
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|Taxonomic Notes:
|Atelocynus is a monotypic genus. The species has formerly been placed in the genera Lycalopex, Cerdocyon, and Dusicyon. Phylogenetic analysis has shown Atelocynus microtis to be a distinct taxon most closely related to another monotypic Neotropical canid genus, Speothos.
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Near Threatened ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
|Leite-Pitman, M.R.P. & Williams, R.S.R.
|Sillero-Zubiri, C. & Hoffmann, M.
Although widespread, this species is rare and sightings are uncommon across its range. Although there are indications that the population may be recovering in some areas, with increasing numbers of sightings in recent years, this also reflects a greater number of biologists and tourists in the region and improvements in detection technology such as the use of camera-traps. Given the growing threats of habitat loss (especially due to large-scale conversion currently underway in Amazonia, especially for soybean production), prey-base depletion, and disease transmission from domestic dogs, it is inferred that the species has declined in the region of 20–25% over the past 12 years (estimated generation length = 4 years). The species is therefore listed as Near Threatened, based on approximating listing as Vulnerable under criterion A2.
|Previously published Red List assessments:
|Range Description:
The Short-eared Dog has been found in scattered sites from Colombia to Bolivia and Ecuador to Brazil. Its presence in Venezuela was suggested by Hershkovitz (1961) but never confirmed. Various studies have suggested the presence of the species throughout the entire Amazonian lowland forest region, as well as Andean foothill forests in Ecuador and Peru up to 2,000 m (Emmons and Feer 1990, 1997; Tirira 1999; A. Plenge pers. comm. 2002).
A single specimen [MACN 31.59 held in the Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "Bernardino Rivadavia". (MACN). Colección de Mamíferos] collected on 4 June 1930 is documented as coming from western Pichincha in Ecuador (O.B. Vaccaro pers. comm.). A detailed locality is not provided and it is likely that it is mislabelled; the same collector collected another specimen on 30 July 1930 east of the Andes in Ecuador (specimen also in MACN). However, if the locality is correct, this would be the only record of the species west of the Andes and would mean that the species also previously occurred in the Chocó.
A specimen in the Santa Cruz Natural History Museum labelled as Atelocynus microtis, was genetically analysed and found to be a specimen of Cerdocyon thous (L. Emmons, pers. comm. 2008) which highlights the potential for misidentification between the two species in areas of savannah-forest ecotone in southern Amazonia (where the two species coexist).
|Countries occurrence:
Native:Bolivia, Plurinational States of; Brazil; Colombia; Ecuador; Peru
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The Short-eared Dog is notoriously rare, and sightings are uncommon across its range. However, this may not always have been the case. The first biologists to study the species found it relatively easy to trap during mammal surveys around Balta, Amazonian Peru, in 1969 (A.L. Gardner and J.L. Patton pers. comm.). Grimwood (1969) reported collecting specimens around the same time in Peru's Manu basin (now Manu National Park), suggesting that the species was also relatively common in that area.
This local and temporary disappearance is potentially related to transmission of diseases by domestic dogs, commonly brought by local indigenous into protected areas. Two disease surveys carried out in Manu National Park found parvovirus and distemper to be common among domestic dogs, posing a threat to Short-eared Dog populations and other carnivores inside Manu and Alto Purus National Park (Schenck et al. 1997; Leite Pitman, Nieto et al. 2003).
Over the last two decades, it appears that the species population may be recovering in some areas, with increasing numbers of sightings in recent years, but which also certainly reflects a greater number of biologists and tourists in the region and improvements in detection technology such as the use of camera-traps. Between 1987 and 1999, biologists working in the Peruvian department of Madre de Dios, mostly in the vicinity of Cocha Cashu Biological Station, reported 15 Short-eared Dog sightings. Surveys in Cocha Cashu conducted from 2000–2003 resulted in a few brief encounters, while surveys around the Curanja and Purus rivers found tracks in every creek visited (M.R.P. Leite Pitman pers. obs.). From 2003 to date, more than 100 camera-trap pictures of this species have been recorded at Los Amigos Biological Station, also in south-eastern Peru (M.R.P. Leite Pitman pers. obs.). The species has also been recorded by camera traps in northern Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia and western and eastern Brazil.
|Current Population Trend:
|Additional data:
|Habitat and Ecology:
The Short-eared Dog favours undisturbed rainforest in the Amazonian lowlands. The species has been recorded in a wide variety of lowland habitats, including terra firme forest, swamp forest, stands of bamboo, and primary succession along rivers. At Cocha Cashu, sightings and tracks of the species are strongly associated with rivers and creeks, and there are five reliable reports of Short-eared Dogs swimming in rivers. Records are very rare in areas with significant human disturbance, i.e., near towns or in agricultural areas. It is unclear whether the Short-eared Dog is able to utilize habitats outside wet lowland forests. One sighting in Rondonia, Brazil, was in lowland forest bordering savanna (M. Messias pers. comm.). The species has also been recorded up to 2,000 m elevation in montane forest on ridges adjacent to lowlands.
In an ongoing field study initiated in Madre de Dios, Peru in 2000, a female tracked for one year used an area of 8 km² and a dispersing male 30km² in 3 months. Preliminary evidence suggests that male territories probably do not overlap (M.R.P. Leite Pitman pers. obs.).
|Generation Length (years):
|Use and Trade:
Reports of commercial use are scattered and few. In some cases, wild individuals have been captured for pets and occasionally for sale to local people and zoos.
|Major Threat(s):
The major threats to this species are habitat loss (especially due to large-scale conversion currently underway in Amazonia), prey-base depletion from hunting, and diseases. There are no reports of widespread persecution of the species.
|Conservation Actions:
Although protected on paper in most range countries, this has not yet been backed up by specific conservation action, although the species' presence was a major factor for conservation efforts at Jamari National Forest, western Brazil (Koester et al. 2008).
The Short-eared Dog is likely to occur in most protected areas that encompass large tracts of undisturbed forest in western Amazonia. During the last decade, its presence has been confirmed in protected areas in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru.
The species is not included in the CITES Appendices.
No animals currently are known to be in formal captive breeding programmes. In the past, individuals have been held in several U.S. zoos (including the Lincoln Park Zoo, the National Zoo, the Brookfield Zoo, the Oklahoma City Zoo, and the San Antonio Zoo), mostly during the 1960s and 1970s (Leite Pitman and Williams 2004).
The biology, pathology, and ecology of the species are little known. Especially lacking is any true estimate of population density and an understanding of the species' habitat requirements. New GPS tracking technology will facilitate studies on density, habitat use and home-range.
|Leite-Pitman, M.R.P. & Williams, R.S.R. 2011. Atelocynus microtis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T6924A12814890. . Downloaded on 15 October 2018.
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VARANASI, India (AP) — For tens of millions of Hindus, Varanasi is a place of pilgrimage. Crowded with ancient temples and shrines, its streets jammed with believers and tourists, this city on the banks of the holy Ganges River is where the devout believe they attain instant salvation.
But in recent weeks Varanasi also has become the noisy battleground for India's most-watched contest in its national elections: Two of the country's most prominent politicians are facing off in a contest for the city's sole parliamentary seat.
Holding aloft brooms — the symbol of the year-old Aam Aadmi, or Common Man's, Party — and waving them in the air, thousands gathered Wednesday at a rally in the city to show support for the upstart Arvind Kejriwal, an anti-corruption firebrand who leaped into the national spotlight when he won New Delhi's top job in a stunning upset late last year.
Kejriwal is trying to knock off the heavily favored Narendra Modi, a prime ministerial hopeful from the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP. Modi's carefully crafted and well-financed campaign presents him as a can-do politician who has turned his home state of Gujarat into a haven for business and industry — and has pledged to bolster India's growth.
Despite the national attention given to their city, most residents have distinctly local concerns: frequent electricity outages, filthy streets and the millions of tons of raw sewage that flow into the Ganges.
"Any candidate who can clean up this place has my vote," said Manik Dev Trivedi, who works for a software company, as he picked his way past heaps of discarded food and stray dogs.
Both Modi and Kejriwal must campaign as outsiders. Neither man lives in Varanasi, a city of 1.2 million that votes on May 12 in India's five-weeklong election process in which 814 million people are eligible to cast ballots. Parliamentary candidates can choose to contest any district, and that choice normally reflects their election strategy.
During his campaign, Modi has not played up his party's Hindu agenda, but experts say his decision to run in this holy city is meant to send a clear message to all voters about his commitment to the BJP's brand of religious nationalism, which emphasizes India's Hindu identity.
The BJP also promises good governance at a time when the ruling Congress party has been plagued by repeated scandals, and its leader Rahul Gandhi has generally failed to inspire the public, leaving many analysts to predict that the BJP will likely emerge with the largest number of seats in the elections when results are announced on May 16.
Across Varanasi, Modi's face is plastered on posters and billboards, and the lotus flower, the party's symbol, is everywhere, suspended above major intersections and hanging from street lights. Hordes of party activists wearing saffron caps or shawls roam the streets, confident in his triumph.
"Modi has a vision for this country. His victory from Varanasi is a given, and he will win with a huge margin," said Tilak Raj Mishra, one of his supporters at the party's election headquarters in the city, an enormous portrait of Modi, festooned with marigold garlands, on the wall behind him.
The race in Varanasi is also drawing attention because it lies in India's most populous — and arguably most politically important — state of Uttar Pradesh. With 200 million people, a comparable population to Brazil, the state is allotted 80 seats in the 543-seat in the lower house of parliament. It has a proud political legacy, too: Eight of India's 14 prime ministers have hailed from Uttar Pradesh.
"The sheer size of the state and its population ensures that the party that holds sway in U.P. will be the kingmaker," said Chauthi Ram Yadav, a professor at the city's Banaras Hindu University.
But some Indians are worried about Modi's rise — particularly Muslims, who make up about 18 percent of the state's population.
His image has been tainted by the 2002 sectarian violence that ripped through his home state of Gujarat, killing nearly 1,000 Muslims. Modi, who has been chief minister of the state since 2001, is widely seen as doing little to stop the violence, and his fiercest critics have accused him of organizing the bloodshed.
"As a Muslim, how can I vote for Modi?" asked Tahir Sheikh, a Varanasi college student.
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Since his emergence on the national stage, Kejriwal has quickly gained a reputation of an erratic rabble-rouser. He has led protests and hunger strikes against government corruption. After just 49 days as New Delhi's chief minister, Kejriwal quit, claiming that the entrenched political system prevented him from carrying out real reforms. Instead, he said he would invest his energy in the national elections.
His campaign here has focused more on local issues, and he has promised to build an effective sewage system, clean up the river and support for the city's legendary sari weavers.
In the Madanpura neighborhood, a warren of alleys flanked by buildings home to thousands of impoverished, mostly Muslim, weavers, the overriding concern is about declining demand for hand-woven saris amid a flood of cheaper mass-produced polyester versions.
"In the last decade, the weavers have taken a beating," said Mohammed Azhar as he sat at a low table, using colored pencils to create floral sari patterns. "What can these politicians do for us?"


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GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Jay Canty scored 17 points and Appalachian State again dominated UNC Greensboro in the second half to sweep the season series 77-66 Sunday.
The Mountaineers (12-14, 8-7 Southern Conference) shot 62.5 percent in the second half in beating the Spartans 83-70 on Jan. 14. On Sunday, they hit 55.6 percent (15 of 27) after halftime to turn a 32-30 intermission advantage into an 11-point victory.
Nathan Healy added 16 points and Michael Obacha added 11, while Mike Neal scored all 10 of his points after halftime.
Derrell Armstrong led UNC Greensboro (7-17, 5-8) with 20 points, while Kayel Locke added 14 and Trevis Simpson 12.
The Spartans made just 43.2 percent (16 of 37) after halftime, including a 4-of-18 showing from 3-point range.
Appalachian State made 15 of 24 free throws to the Spartans' 5 of 9, edged UNC Greensboro in rebounds 44-33 and won despite a 16-9 turnover disadvantage.


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Liberty Jail Historic Site
Visit the restored Liberty Jail, where the Prophet Joseph Smith spent approximately five months awaiting trial. While there he received three revelations that are included in the Doctrine and Covenants today. Other sites nearby:
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Michael Steele strikes me as a nice guy who is out of his depth as head of the National Republican Committee. His most annoying habit is one that he shares, sort of, with President Obama–like Obama, Steele keeps confessing error and apologizing. But whereas, when Obama apologizes for America, he means those other Americans, Steele continually apologizes for his own Republican Party.
He did it again yesterday, on CNN. Here is a portion of his exchange with Wolf Blitzer on the subject of immigration:
BLITZER: But you know there are some Republican strategists, Karl Rove, among others, who are worried this is going to alienate Hispanic voters. The Republican Party needs these people.
STEELE: I think — I think Karl Rove is exactly right about that and that we need, as a party, to be mindful that our prior actions in this area, and certainly our rhetoric in this area, has not been the most welcoming and the most supportive of helping those who want to assimilate into the way of life of America, learning English, getting a good job, coming to the process in a legitimate way, has not helped that.
What on earth is Steele talking about? He happily confirms the Democrats' unfair stereotype of Republicans as anti-immigrant know-nothings. But I can't think of a single Republican politician–certainly not one in this century–who has been hostile to "those who want to assimilate into the way of life of America, learning English, getting a good job, coming to the process in a legitimate way." The political controversy over immigration is entirely about illegal immigration, i.e., those who do not "come to the process in a legitimate way."
Steele's frequent and inappropriate apologies on behalf of the Republican Party raise several questions: 1) If his opinion of the party is so low, why is he a Republican? 2) If he wants to be Chairman of the Republican National Committee, shouldn't he at least be well-informed about the party's history? and 3) If Steele has such a tin ear that he can't figure out how to stop infuriating members of his own party, how can anyone expect him to be an effective political leader?


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A Roasted Red Potato Salad recipe dressed with a fresh basil pesto; a healthy alternative to mayonnaise-laden salads. Aside from the pesto sauce the salad is a simple one with only three ingredients: the potatoes, grape tomatoes and red onion. Simple to make, complex in flavor. Not only are the potatoes roasted but so are the grape tomatoes. Roasting them adds another layer of flavor, especially from the tomatoes that intensify and add a nice pop of acidity to the salad. The pesto sauce is made with basil, parsley, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Flavors that compliment both potatoes and tomatoes.
When I saw that my basil desperately needed to be cut back I immediately set my mind on pesto sauce. I love the feeling I get when I cook with plants plucked right from my own backyard. It's an earthy feeling. And the food naturally tastes better! But I have a confession. I don't particularly care for doing the work involved with gardening…like the weeding…and the watering. I know that some enjoy that, and although I've tried, I just don't. I suppose I should marry a farmer…
I could woo him with this delectable potato salad and other garden-fresh delights!
Roasted Red Potato and Tomato Salad with Basil Pesto Sauce
(by Reeni)
5-6 cups Red Potatoes, diced, skins on
3 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cups Grape Tomatoes
Sea Salt and Fresh Black Pepper
For Pesto Sauce:
1 cup packed Fresh Basil leaves
1/3 cup Fresh Parsley leaves
2 cloves Garlic
1/4 cup Pine Nuts or Walnuts
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Also need:
1/2 cup Red Onion, thinly sliced
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons of Olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread out in a greased baking sheet. Toss tomatoes with 1 tablesoon Olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread out in a separate baking sheet. Bake potatoes until tender about 25-30 minutes and tomatoes until shriveled about 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile prepare the pesto by adding the basil, parsley, garlic and nuts to a food processor. Pulse until chopped. Stream in Olive Oil with food processor running. Add Parmesan and pulse to combine. Add Extra-Virgin Olive oil with food processor running. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
3. To a large mixing bowl add warm potatoes and tomatoes with any juices in the pan, along with the red onion. Pour pesto over top and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Can be served warm or refrigerated to be served cold. Mix well before serving.
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I'm adding this to my July Side Dish Showdown and also sending it to the lovely Deb of Kahakai Kitchen for her Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays round-up!
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John DiStaso's Granite Status: Is he in? Scott Brown making private calls to prominent NH RepublicansBy JOHN DiSTASO
Senior Political Reporter
February 21. 2014 3:19PM
FRIDAY, FEB. 21: BROWN MAKING CALLS. The Granite Status has confirmed that former Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Scott Brown has been making calls during the past two weeks to prominent New Hampshire Republicans to talk about a possible run for the Senate seat held by Jeanne Shaheen.
The two top New Hampshire GOP legislative leaders, Senate President Chuck Morse and House Republican Leader Gene Chandler, told us today they were called by Brown this week.
Neither would disclose the private conversation, but we understand from others who were called that they were essentially courtesy, due diligence, types of calls.
And the takeaway was that Brown is serious about a potential run, but no definitive word on when he will make a final decision.
Executive Councilor Chris Sununu also confirmed that he heard from Brown "maybe 10 days ago."
Sununu called Brown "potentially a really exciting candidate and I love to hear that he's making these calls. It's a winnable race. It appears he's taking the right steps if he is going to run.
Also, Republican National Committeeman Steve Duprey said he speaks with Brown "every once in a while and we discuss the Senate race and the pros and cons of him running.
"I did tell him that I think it is a winnable race and that Obamacare is probably more unpopular here than anywhere else in the country," Duprey said.
We understand Brown is far from finished making calls to New Hampshire Republicans. The list is expected to grow in the coming days and weeks.
Brown recently renewed his contract as a contributor with Fox News and he also has a trip to Iowa planned in April.
It's not the first round of calls to top Granite State Republicans Brown has made. In December, we reported that Brown had called former Govs. Steve Merrill and Craig Benson, as well as U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte.
But if Brown is going to run, the time is approaching for him to make a move, many Republicans say.
(Earlier Granite Status reports follow.)
THURSDAY, FEB. 20: ATTACKING CRYANS. With the special District 1 Executive Council election less than a month away, the state Republican Party is going on the attack against Democratic candidate Mike Cryans on behalf of Republican Joe Kenney.
We've learned an initial wave of mailers has gone out in the huge district and will be hitting mailboxes there within the next few days, paid for by the Republican State Committee.
The mailer says Cryans has supported the Affordable Care Act, which "will force North Country residents to travel far from home to find a hospital or doctor in their network," and he "won't oppose Gov. Hassan's gas tax hike." The party cites a recent debate where Cryans would not rule out a gas tax hike.
The mailer calls Cryans a "liberal politician" and says North Country resident's "can't afford" him.
The mailer then praises Kenney as a Marine Corp veteran and former state legislator.
State GOP Chair Jennifer Horn said Cryans has a "liberal agenda" that "will hurt the North Country, and he continues to prove that he lacks the values and priorities needed to represent Executive Council District 1."
The election to a successor to the late Ray Burton is March 11.
(Earlier Granite Status reports follow.)
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19: BROWN STAYING WITH FOX NEWS. Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown Wednesday denied a Boston Globe report that he was leaving as a contributor to the Fox News channel – a report that further fueled speculation that he may run for the U.S. Senate from New Hampshire.
"The Globe is wrong, the contract is good," Brown told the Granite Status in an email.
He said he is scheduled to appear on the "Fox and Friends" morning talk show on Thursday, adding, "that should say it all."
Later Fox News put out a statement confirming that Brown is staying:
"Sen. Brown has renewed his contributor agreement with Fox News. The previous yearlong agreement expired on Feb. 11 and was never terminated — this was purely administrative. We look forward to his continuing political analysis and insight across the network."
The fact that Brown has renewed his contract with Fox News is just another piece of the puzzle regarding whether Brown intends to run against several announced Republicans for the Senate nomination for the right to take on Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in November.
(Earlier Granite Status reports follow.)
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19: BROWN ON BOARD. Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown was confirmed Tuesday as the latest addition to the New Hampshire Republican Party's Northeast Republican Leadership Conference, set for March 14-15 at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua.
It is unclear at the moment on which day Brown will appear. He joins a long list of national Republicans, including Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, former U.S. Rep. and talk show host Joe Scarborough, former presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, former Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas, former New York Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey, New York U.S. Rep. and poetntial presidential candidate Pete King and U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte.
Brown has also agreed to become an "Event Sponsor" by donating $5,000 from his political action committee. The event benefits the NHGOP. Brown earlier contributed $10,000 to the party.
NHGOP Chair Jennifer Horn said, "Senator Brown has been extremely generous supporter of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee and a champion for the traditional Granite State principles of smaller government and limited taxation. We are pleased that that he has agreed to attend the Northeast Republican Leadership Conference and share his thoughts about how to address the serious challenges facing our country."
(Earlier Granite Status reports follow.)
SUNDAY, FEB. 16: A NEW NAME FOR GOVERNOR. Walter and Judy Havenstein of Alton are not household names in the Granite State, but they are well-known to establishment Republicans as strong donors and activists.
We've written their names many times as fund-raiser hosts and donors to Republican candidates such as Ovide Lamontagne, Rich Ashooh, John McCain and more.
Now, we've learned, Walter Havenstein, a former BAE Systems president and former CEO of Science Applications International Corporation, has been having informal discussions with a small group of Republicans about the possibility of running for governor.
Where will it lead? That's unclear at the moment, but it appears he's giving it serious consideration, and some Republicans are actively encouraging him to run.
Republicans view him as a very strong potential candidate with his obviously strong background in the private sector and an ability to self-fund, should he choose to do so.
A senior GOP strategist gushed over Havenstein, in fact, calling him "a serious individual who served his country as a Marine and created jobs during his extremely successful career in the private sector.
"He has the type of resume, management experience, connections to the business community and resources that are needed to run a strong campaign against Governor Hassan. There is no question that he is the strongest potential candidate considering the race, and Republicans will be extremely excited if he decides to run."
Havenstein's focus since retiring two years ago has been in the not-for-profit area. He formerly chaired and is the current vice chairman of Dean Kamen's FIRST 501(c)(3) public charity organization.
Is he willing to refocus on elective politics? We'll see.
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ANDREW'S TEAM. Meanwhile, the lone announced GOP candidate for governor, Andrew Hemingway, continues to gear up a campaign, announcing his steering committee early last week and following it up Friday with top staffers.
Veteran GOP campaign strategist Alicia Preston is the campaign manager, whose experience includes staffing for former New York Gov. George Pataki, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown's special election win in Massachusetts, former Gov. Craig Benson and former U.S. Reps. Frank Guinta and Jeb Bradley, the current state Senate majority leader.
The senior adviser is Matt Wylie, who has managed campaigns from Alaska to Georgia to New Hampshire (state Republican Chairman Jennifer Horn's congressional campaigns) and is former executive director of the Massachusetts Republican Party.
Other staffers include UNH alumnus Mike Ciccio as field director; Rogers Johnson, aformer Bush administration education department official and former state representative, as senior policy adviser; former state Rep. Shaun Doherty, a veteran of Guinta's mayoral campaign and McCain's 2008 presidential campaign, as social media coordinator; and Windsor Lein of North Conway and New Castle as financial assistant.
What wasn't stated in the Hemingway announcement was that Patty Humphrey, wife of Hemingway steering committee member and former U.S. Sen. Gordon Humphrey, is chairing Hemingway's campaign.
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CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE. For two weekends within a month, New Hampshire will be the center of the political universe - again - at least on the Republican side.
At least eight potential presidential candidates will be attending two huge events.
Regardless of your political allegiance, it shows New Hampshire continues to be the place to be for those looking to run.
The events are the Republican Party's Northeast Leadership Conference on March 14 and 15 and the "Freedom Summit" being put on by the Americans for Prosperity Foundation and Citizens United on April 12.
The March conference, at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua, has added "Morning Joe" Scarborough to its lineup.Scarborough, longtime host of the MSNBC talk show and a former Florida congressman, has not ruled out running for President himself, but for now will host a first-in-the-nation primary panel during the second day of the event.
Scarborough first floated the idea of running for President in 2012. Last Wednesday, asked about it by radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt, he said, "I won't rule anything out."
He said it was a "thrill" to serve in Congress, "and I've always said I wanted to get back in. It's just a matter of time. We'll see what happens."
Scarborough will moderate a panel of veteran Republican New Hampshire Primary strategists, featuring former Mitt Romney adviser Jim Merrill, former Rick Santorum campaign manager Mike Biundo, former Ron Paul campaign staffer Andy Demers and former Rick Perry adviser Paul Young, who also worked many years ago on Jack Kemp's campaign and is a former executive director of the NHGOP.
Scarborough joins a lineup that includes Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte, U.S. Rep. Pete King of New York, former Ambassador John Bolton, 2012 presidential candidate and former Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Santorum and others.
Santorum, Jindal and King are also eyeing possible presidential campaigns, and Bolton has not ruled it out.
The latest entry for the conference, which is focusing on expanding the base of the party, is former Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuno, who was viewed during early 2012 as a long-shot running mate choice for Romney.
Last week, the "Freedom Summit," to be held at the Executive Court in Manchester, added Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas to its potential presidential gathering.
Cruz is the fourth potential 2016 presidential candidate to agree to appear, along with real estate magnate Donald Trump, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul. Former House speaker Newt Gingrich, who may just try again in '16 himself, is also scheduled to appear.
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-- Expect a big crowd on Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. at Room 103 of the State House when CACR 17 goes before the Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs Committee for a public hearing. The proposed amendment to Article 2 of the state constitution, sponsored by Sen. David Pierce of Lebanon and six of his fellow Senate Democrats, would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation.
-- State Democrats have been having fundraisers throughout the month for state senators. This week, Bette Lasky will be feted on Tuesday and Jeff Woodburn on Thursday. Both are at The Barley House in Concord at 4:30 p.m.
-- Monday, the Concord and Merrimack County Republican committees will host U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., as the keynoter for their joint Lincoln-Reagan Dinner at the Grappone Conference Center. A social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Several candidates for top state offices are expected to attend.
-- Hemingway will appear Wednesday at the Barnstead-Alton-Gilmanton Republican Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. at J.J. Goodwin's Restaurant in Center Barnstead.
John DiStaso is senior political reporter of the New Hampshire Union Leader and New Hampshire Sunday News. He can be reached at email@example.com and followed on Twitter: @jdistaso.


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Bloody Hands
Re "Electoral Responsibility" (Editorial, 10/29): Thanks for continuing to muddy the waters. It has become a tradition for me to cast my ballot for president every four years by going into the voting booth and holding my nose. It is a tortured exercise. I agree that defense spending is a national disgrace. I also agree that health care should be a basic right and that Roe v. Wade should be overturned so that voters once again get a say in how abortion is legislated. I don't remember the last time I cast my vote for president and walked out of the booth without feeling that I had blood on my hands.
Steve MitcheLl
Lancaster, Pa.
Prayers Answered
Re "Waiting for Gabriel," by Timothy P. O'Malley (10/22): If possible, emotionally or financially, consider adoption. Six years ago we were where the author and his wife are now, and it felt like hell. I prayed a lot, but felt as if I were praying into a hollow well, and each month got worse. We dreaded family gatherings and the people at work had long stopped asking me, "Any plans for children?"
One day my wife, who was really sick of fertility drugs, etc., suggested adoption, and it was like the first break of sunlight after weeks of rain. A kind cousin, out of the blue, offered financial assistance (I guess I wasn't really praying down a well), and a year later we had a wonderful little boy, Luis, from Guatemala. Three months after Luis came home, my wife started throwing up her breakfast, and we realized Luis was going to have a sibling (again, I guess I wasn't praying down a well). A year to the day after Luis came home, little brother Danny was born.
Now those dark days seem a lifetime away. (Our boys are three and six.) But this fine article brought it all back. Keep praying, but consider, if possible, that there are lots of little ones out there praying for a nice home and kind, loving parents. Best of luck.
Mike Casey
North Yarmouth, Me.
Family Advice
"On Their Way," by Elizabeth A. Donnelly and Phillip E. Pulaski (10/22), is a lovely and inspiring article. I commend the authors for facilitating the development of their daughters' lived faith. I worry, however, that young parents may read this article and feel immensely intimidated. It's not always possible to send one's kids to Catholic schools, fund overseas mission trips and come up with a host of inspiring Catholic relatives.
My husband and I have three sons, 16, 18 and 22. One of their grandfathers was an atheist, and they attend public schools. But they share a vibrant and active Catholic faith. My advice: Talk as a family about what is really important in life; find regular opportunities to pray together; develop small rituals around the liturgical year; discuss Scripture together and learn about the saints; find opportunities to serve others with your children; teach your children the fundamentals of the Catholic religion and also learn together about other faith traditions; most important, find a church with a congregation, clergy and faith formation program that will nourish everyone in the family.
I cannot over-emphasize the importance of this last point. Worshipping together in a vibrant faith community that revitalizes our minds, hearts and spirits has helped my boys to become not only faithful Catholics, but also retreat leaders, cantors, lectors and parish council members.
Amanda Green
Belmont, Mass.
Two-Tiered Education System
Re "School Daze" (Editorial 10/15): On the whole, America did a much better job than the rest of the national press in offering a balanced, thoughtful assessment of the Chicago teachers' strike that acknowledged the deeper issues and avoided union-bashing. But it also missed the opportunity to take a more critical look at Catholic education's current and future role in our two-tiered education system. Why, for example, is America so quick to endorse merit pay and other "accountability" standards, measures based on standardized testing, when those same ideas are rarely implemented in Catholic education?
More fundamentally, I know of no Catholic school that does what traditional public schools are asked to do every day: educate every child who walks in the door, regardless of their socioeconomic status, language, special needs or level of parental involvement. Even the most laudable inner-city Catholic educational models, like Cristo Rey schools, depend to some degree on the ability to screen their students. The Catholic Church should ask harder, big-picture questions about its educational enterprise: Vouchers or no vouchers, are Catholic schools resolving or only deepening the division of U.S. schoolchildren into haves and have-nots?
Charles Bergman
Chicago, Ill.


text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - TEFL tecahers in the UK Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in TEFL tecahers in the UK Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Germany View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message conniekoJoined: 21 Jan 2013Posts: 5 Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:01 pm Post subject: TEFL tecahers in the UK Hey there! it's my first time here! i was wondering, can EFL teachers work in state schools in England? (for example, to teach English as an Additional Language to non-native students?) If so, do you need to have a PGCE for that? Back to top spiral78Joined: 05 Apr 2004Posts: 11497Location: On a Short Leash Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:06 pm Post subject: Unclear why this appears in the Germany forum. Back to top conniekoJoined: 21 Jan 2013Posts: 5 Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:33 pm Post subject: sorry! sorry guys! posted n the wrong forum! sorry about that! Back to top SashadroogieJoined: 17 Apr 2007Posts: 11061Location: Moskva, The Workers' Paradise Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 2:08 pm Post subject: Hic! Well there are little bits of England in Germany still, in the form of Army bases. Sovereign soil and all that. Probably won't help much in regards to your question, though. For what it is worth, I think just a basic Celta won't cut it in any state-run institutions in the UK. PGCE or Delta/Masters seems to be the bar. Certainly in FE colleges. Dunno about the other types of places. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Germany All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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It's a rather large pity indeed that Nathan and I are virtually unable to chat these days... since it renders me incapable of giving any info on the new Roleplay, regarding which I am in the dark as much as any of you.
I'll put it this way...
The Roleplay is stagnating somewhat due to Nathan's overall lack of time, and the fact that there is not enough interest from the community to drive him to make it a priority. There's been spates of interest on and off since he made his "there is a new Roleplay coming" announcement, but whenever he gets lost in the mysteries of too little time... people seem to fade away.
*thinks on things...*
With this in mind, it is my intention in a moment to start a new thread, with this in mind. Nathan can, and will, deal with that thread as he sees fit. I direct you to what will soon be a Stickied Thread bearing my name as Author.
Meanwhile, to directly answer Kelderic's question:
Posts can be pretty much any length. At least a paragraph or so is requested. Five paragraphs or more is a good length. And there is definitely a point (uncharted) after which it's getting a little too long.
In committing to the Roleplay, you aren't commiting for life, but for as long as you want. As a courtesy to the other players, it's usually nice if you stick around for a few months, and the overall "story" is openended so that you can RP forever...
...but if, after a decent tour of duty, you feel you've done enough, you can pull out at any time.
At least, such were the guidelines of the old RP. If Nathan changes this aspect in the new one... he has yet to inform us.
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Wide creek at start of the autumn.
Flowers blossom and beautify the whole world with colours dancing in symphony with nature ...
Orchids in bloom
Today, we still find the typical traditional fishing boats being used in many parts of the eastern world and specifically in India's Eastern & Western coasts. These boats are mainly used by small time fishermen. Here is one with a difference. During the winter season from October till March, scores of people visit the picnic town of Taki situated in West Bengal in India. The river Ichhamoti separates the Indian border from Bangladesh. Tourists are very keen to take rides on these boats which take them deep into the border line of Bangladesh as it passes the picnic spots lined along the shores of the river, venturing into deep forest land approaching the Bangladesh border. Some prefer having a pleasant float on a traditional boat. When the tourists are gone, these small time fishermen return to their small time fishing.
This was taken from the Indian side of the India and bangladesh border. The pathway leads to a dense of sunderbans in West Bengal which drifts into Bangladesh. This area is sometimes called as a mini "sunderban". An amazing place along the edge of the River Ichamati which separates India and Bangladesh ..
This is how villagers in India stack hay. Stacking hay this way keeps the moisture away during the monsoon time, and the hay inside the stack remains fresh to be consumed by the cattle the villages own .. In olden times, the villagers used to stock their grains within this cottage like hay hut for the same reason. But now most of the grains they grow are sold and the rest are kept in nylon woven bags for their own consumption.
Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata was built in the memory of Queen Victoria of England. After the demise of Her Majesty, the idea of building a memorial hall in her name was first thought of by the then Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon who left India at the end of 1905. This exquisite marble architecture was designed by Sir William Emerson and was opened in 1921, 5 years ahead of its schedule opening ..
me and the bird, side by side
Learning to walk
Is the money our liberty ?
Going to the island
Central Park lake like a mirror
Building The new skyline in Manhatan
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Crawfish, Shrimp, or Crabmeat Pasta
Makes 2 main-dish or 4 side-dish servings
3 teaspoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Seafood Magic®
⅓ pound dry spaghetti (thin), or rotelli
6 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
1 pound crawfish tails, or peeled raw, medium strip or crabmeat
¼ cup finely chopped green onions
2 cups half & half or heavy cream
how to prepare
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions just to al dente stage; immediately drain and rinse with hot water to wash off starch, then with cold water to stop the cooking process; drain again. (To prevent the pasta from sticking together, pour a very small amount of oil in the palm of your hand and rub through the pasta after rinsing.)
In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat. Add the Seafood Magic® and the green onions and sauté 1 to 2 minutes, continuing to stir. Gradually add the half & half, either stirring or shaking the pan in a back-and- forth motion until the mixture reaches a boil. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens somewhat, continuing to shake the pan, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the seafood and bring to a boil. Add the cooked spaghetti; toss and stir until spaghetti is heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately and enjoy!
NOTE: If you want to add even more flavor to this dish, include 1/4 cup diced Tasso (preferred) or other smoked ham (preferably Cure 81).
Copyright © 1985 by Paul Prudhomme